LOGAN — The Hansen Museum’s Continuing Education Program is excited to have representational landscape painter of the west and Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, David Vollbracht,&nbsp;who will&nbsp;teach a 3-day oil painting workshop at the Hansen Museum&nbsp;on&nbsp;July&nbsp;14, 15, &amp; 16, 2022. During this workshop, David will demonstrate oil painting techniques and teach students to enhance their personal painting style with composition, color, and brushwork. &nbsp;Students will explore design, colors, values, and composition as well as the more elusive elements of mood, passion, and attitude.&nbsp;

Mr. Vollbracht earned his art degree from Fort Hays State University. His knowledge has been nurtured by attending the workshops of&nbsp;oil painters such as&nbsp;Clyde&nbsp;Aspevig&nbsp;and Wayne Wolfe. David’s art reflects the quality of light, nature, and spirit drawn from the land. David emphasizes the beauty and importance of the natural landscape in his compositions. He is intrigued by patterns and shapes in nature and the effect that light has on these elements. His work has been in numerous shows&nbsp;including&nbsp;Mountain Oyster Club Show, Tucson, AZ; One Man Show, Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS; National Miniature Show, La Luz, NM; and National Oil Painters of America Exhibitions and Rocky Mountain Plein Air Show, Winter Park, CO.&nbsp;

Registration fees for this workshop are $180.00 with discounts available to Patron and Sustaining&nbsp;Members of the Hansen Museum. &nbsp;For more information about the workshop, including a list of supplies required, see the workshop registration form on our website under the Classes &amp; Workshops heading. If you have any questions, please call the Hansen Museum at 785-689-4846 or send an email to director@hansenmuseum.org. Please return registrations to the Museum. Preregistration is helpful&nbsp;but not required.&nbsp;

The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.&nbsp; The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.&nbsp;

SubmittedLOGAN — The Hansen Museum’s Continuing Education Program is excited to have representational landscape painter of the west and Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, David Vollbracht,&nbsp;who will&nbsp;teach a 3-day oil painting workshop at the Hansen Museum&nbsp;on&nbsp;July&nbsp;14, 15, &amp; 16, 2022. During this workshop, David will demonstrate oil painting techniques and teach students to enhance their personal painting style with composition, color, and brushwork. &nbsp;Students will explore design, colors, values, and composition as well as the more elusive elements of mood, passion, and attitude.&nbsp;Mr. Vollbracht earned his art degree from Fort Hays State University. His knowledge has been nurtured by attending the workshops of&nbsp;oil painters such as&nbsp;Clyde&nbsp;Aspevig&nbsp;and Wayne Wolfe. David’s art reflects the quality of light, nature, and spirit drawn from the land. David emphasizes the beauty and importance of the natural landscape in his compositions. He is intrigued by patterns and shapes in nature and the effect that light has on these elements. His work has been in numerous shows&nbsp;including&nbsp;Mountain Oyster Club Show, Tucson, AZ; One Man Show, Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS; National Miniature Show, La Luz, NM; and National Oil Painters of America Exhibitions and Rocky Mountain Plein Air Show, Winter Park, CO.&nbsp;Registration fees for this workshop are $180.00 with discounts available to Patron and Sustaining&nbsp;Members of the Hansen Museum. &nbsp;For more information about the workshop, including a list of supplies required, see the workshop registration form on our website under the Classes &amp; Workshops heading. If you have any questions, please call the Hansen Museum at 785-689-4846 or send an email to director@hansenmuseum.org. Please return registrations to the Museum. Preregistration is helpful&nbsp;but not required.&nbsp;The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.&nbsp; The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.&nbsp;

Hansen Museum to host oil painting workshop

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

The long Independence Day holiday weekend has come and gone but there's plenty of July remaining. There are also plenty of activities and events remaining this month for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;

Melissa Dixon, Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director, has some of the highlights.&nbsp;

For an updated list of Hays activities, check the CVB calendar at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">www.visithays.com</a>.

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 🎥 CVB: July events in Hays

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work on a pair of road construction projects in Gove and Logan counties starting Tuesday.

In Gove County, crews will be completing a mill and overlay on 15 miles of K-23 starting at the south city limits in Gove and ending at the Sheridan County line. The project area will also include the K-23 alternate through Grainfield and K-23 spur.

Crews will also mill and overlay 26 miles of U.S. 40 in Logan County. Work will begin at the Wallace County line and extend east to the east K-25 junction.

Traffic will be directed through both work zones by flaggers and a pilot car operation. Delays up to 15 minutes should be anticipated.

KDOT expects the projects to be completed by the end of August, weather permitting.

The primary contractor for the Gove County project is APAC Kansas Inc. Shears Division, of Hutchison, with a total contract cost of approximately $3.5 million. Venture Corp. of Great Bend is the primary contractor for the nearly $3.8 million Logan County project.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work on a pair of road construction projects in Gove and Logan counties starting Tuesday.In Gove County, crews will be completing a mill and overlay on 15 miles of K-23 starting at the south city limits in Gove and ending at the Sheridan County line. The project area will also include the K-23 alternate through Grainfield and K-23 spur.Crews will also mill and overlay 26 miles of U.S. 40 in Logan County. Work will begin at the Wallace County line and extend east to the east K-25 junction.Traffic will be directed through both work zones by flaggers and a pilot car operation. Delays up to 15 minutes should be anticipated.KDOT expects the projects to be completed by the end of August, weather permitting.The primary contractor for the Gove County project is APAC Kansas Inc. Shears Division, of Hutchison, with a total contract cost of approximately $3.5 million. Venture Corp. of Great Bend is the primary contractor for the nearly $3.8 million Logan County project.

Road construction projects begin in Gove, Logan counties

The reconstruction of 22nd Street between Allen and 
Vine Street begins Tuesday. &nbsp;This project replaces the 
pavement and select areas of curb and gutter. &nbsp;As such, 22nd Street will
 be closed to through traffic for approximately six weeks.&nbsp;

For more information, call the contractor, T&amp;T Builders 
at 785 650-4507 or the Office of Project Management at 785 628-7350. &nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysThe reconstruction of 22nd Street between Allen and 
Vine Street begins Tuesday. &nbsp;This project replaces the 
pavement and select areas of curb and gutter. &nbsp;As such, 22nd Street will
 be closed to through traffic for approximately six weeks.&nbsp;For more information, call the contractor, T&amp;T Builders 
at 785 650-4507 or the Office of Project Management at 785 628-7350. &nbsp;

Section of 22nd Street will be closed for six weeks

Free&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screenings will be held&nbsp;from 9 to noon Saturday,&nbsp;July 30,&nbsp;at the&nbsp;First United Methodist Church&nbsp;at&nbsp;305 W. Seventh.&nbsp;The&nbsp;free cancer screenings&nbsp;are&nbsp;hosted by&nbsp;Hays&nbsp;Masonic Lodge No.&nbsp;195, Masonic&nbsp;Cancer Alliance, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.&nbsp;This community outreach event is free and open to the public. No appointments are necessary to participate in the screening event.

Lodge members and staff from&nbsp;MCA&nbsp;are teaming up with&nbsp;health&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center to provide&nbsp;health&nbsp;services that include:

•Skin and Prostate Cancer Screenings •Colon Cancer Take-Home Screening Kits •Tobacco Cessation Information and More

Area Masons work with&nbsp;staff from&nbsp;the&nbsp;MCA, the outreach network of&nbsp;KU Cancer Center,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Kansas Masonic Foundation to coordinate&nbsp;many&nbsp;of the&nbsp;free&nbsp;screening events that often draw several hundred attendees of all ages.&nbsp;According to Brooke Groneman,&nbsp;MCA&nbsp;outreach director,&nbsp;over&nbsp;20,000&nbsp;Kansas residents have attended the screenings since 2003.

According&nbsp;to the&nbsp;American Academy of Dermatology,&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;9,500&nbsp;Americans&nbsp;are diagnosed&nbsp;withsome&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;every&nbsp;day,&nbsp;and&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;250&nbsp;of&nbsp;those&nbsp;are&nbsp;diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;melanoma,&nbsp;the&nbsp;deadliest&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Centers&nbsp;for Disease&nbsp;Control&nbsp;reports&nbsp;that cancer&nbsp;is currently the second&nbsp;leading cause ofdeath in Kansas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;region&nbsp;has&nbsp;higher than&nbsp;average&nbsp;rates of&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;other&nbsp;parts of&nbsp;thecountry.

When it comes to the possibility of cancer, it&nbsp;is always better to catch a potential problem in the earliest stage possible. Anyone identified&nbsp;with&nbsp;a possible health concern at one of the free cancer screenings is&nbsp;advised&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;screening&nbsp;team&nbsp;to&nbsp;follow up with his/her&nbsp;local&nbsp;physician.

For&nbsp;more information on the&nbsp;free cancer screening&nbsp;event&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;call&nbsp;Chris Neeley&nbsp;at&nbsp;785-259-2067.

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 </figure>News releaseFree&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screenings will be held&nbsp;from 9 to noon Saturday,&nbsp;July 30,&nbsp;at the&nbsp;First United Methodist Church&nbsp;at&nbsp;305 W. Seventh.&nbsp;The&nbsp;free cancer screenings&nbsp;are&nbsp;hosted by&nbsp;Hays&nbsp;Masonic Lodge No.&nbsp;195, Masonic&nbsp;Cancer Alliance, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center.&nbsp;This community outreach event is free and open to the public. No appointments are necessary to participate in the screening event.Lodge members and staff from&nbsp;MCA&nbsp;are teaming up with&nbsp;health&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;University of Kansas Medical Center to provide&nbsp;health&nbsp;services that include:•Skin and Prostate Cancer Screenings •Colon Cancer Take-Home Screening Kits •Tobacco Cessation Information and MoreArea Masons work with&nbsp;staff from&nbsp;the&nbsp;MCA, the outreach network of&nbsp;KU Cancer Center,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Kansas Masonic Foundation to coordinate&nbsp;many&nbsp;of the&nbsp;free&nbsp;screening events that often draw several hundred attendees of all ages.&nbsp;According to Brooke Groneman,&nbsp;MCA&nbsp;outreach director,&nbsp;over&nbsp;20,000&nbsp;Kansas residents have attended the screenings since 2003.According&nbsp;to the&nbsp;American Academy of Dermatology,&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;9,500&nbsp;Americans&nbsp;are diagnosed&nbsp;withsome&nbsp;form&nbsp;of&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;every&nbsp;day,&nbsp;and&nbsp;nearly&nbsp;250&nbsp;of&nbsp;those&nbsp;are&nbsp;diagnosed&nbsp;with&nbsp;melanoma,&nbsp;the&nbsp;deadliest&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Centers&nbsp;for Disease&nbsp;Control&nbsp;reports&nbsp;that cancer&nbsp;is currently the second&nbsp;leading cause ofdeath in Kansas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;region&nbsp;has&nbsp;higher than&nbsp;average&nbsp;rates of&nbsp;skin&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;other&nbsp;parts of&nbsp;thecountry.When it comes to the possibility of cancer, it&nbsp;is always better to catch a potential problem in the earliest stage possible. Anyone identified&nbsp;with&nbsp;a possible health concern at one of the free cancer screenings is&nbsp;advised&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;screening&nbsp;team&nbsp;to&nbsp;follow up with his/her&nbsp;local&nbsp;physician.For&nbsp;more information on the&nbsp;free cancer screening&nbsp;event&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;call&nbsp;Chris Neeley&nbsp;at&nbsp;785-259-2067.

Masonic Lodge to host free cancer screenings in Hays

Families interested in enrolling their children in Thomas More Prep-Marian for the 
2022-23 school year are encouraged to contact the&nbsp;office over the 
summer.

Summer is the best time to do a transfer because it allows
 time for questions to be answered, class schedules to be made, and 
social and activity participation to&nbsp;break the ice before the first day 
of school.

There is assistance for&nbsp;school fees and tuition, including for first time new families to Hays Catholic Schools for students entering 7th or 8th grades.


To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandparishcatholicschoolsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tmpm/page/admissions-home" target="_blank">TMP-Marian Admissions</a>. Or feel free to contact the office at anytime to schedule a visit - 785-625-6577.

TMP-MFamilies interested in enrolling their children in Thomas More Prep-Marian for the 
2022-23 school year are encouraged to contact the&nbsp;office over the 
summer.Summer is the best time to do a transfer because it allows
 time for questions to be answered, class schedules to be made, and 
social and activity participation to&nbsp;break the ice before the first day 
of school.There is assistance for&nbsp;school fees and tuition, including for first time new families to Hays Catholic Schools for students entering 7th or 8th grades.
To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandparishcatholicschoolsks.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tmpm/page/admissions-home" target="_blank">TMP-Marian Admissions</a>. Or feel free to contact the office at anytime to schedule a visit - 785-625-6577.

TMP-M accepting applications for 2022-23 school year

Blood drive July 6 in Hays

FORT LARNED — A weekend July Fourth celebration will be July 2 to 4 at Fort Larned National Historic Site.

For soldiers and civilians at remote frontier posts celebrating our nation’s birthday was a yearly highlight.&nbsp; Being far from home made the holiday especially poignant.&nbsp;

To celebrate this year’s Fourth of July, Fort Larned is presenting special programs all weekend starting on Saturday, July 2,&nbsp;through Monday July 4. Living history demonstrations and presentations will be ongoing throughout each day, but there will also be special scheduled programs each day.&nbsp;

The weekend’s schedule of events includes the following:&nbsp;

10:00 a.m. – Blacksmith Demonstration&nbsp;

11:00 a.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;

1:00 p.m. – Fort Larned Fitness: Bayonet Drill Demonstration&nbsp;

2:00 p.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;

4:30 p.m. – Retreat: Traditional Army Flag Lowering Ceremony&nbsp;

1:00 p.m. – Life on Officers’ Row&nbsp;

2:00 pm – Small Arms &amp; Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;

12:00 p.m. – Traditional Salute Ceremony to the Flag&nbsp;

1:00 p.m. – Infantry Weapons of the Past: Small Arms from the Revolutionary War to Fort Larned (1775 – 1878)&nbsp;

Please keep in mind that programs and events are subject to change.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>&nbsp;

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas 156. Information on visiting is on the internet at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>, or by calling 620-285-6911, or email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:fols_superintendent@nps.gov" target="_blank">fols_superintendent@nps.gov</a>.&nbsp;

For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining and community services, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larnedks.org/" target="_blank">www.larnedks.org</a>&nbsp;or call 620-285-6916.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseFORT LARNED — A weekend July Fourth celebration will be July 2 to 4 at Fort Larned National Historic Site.For soldiers and civilians at remote frontier posts celebrating our nation’s birthday was a yearly highlight.&nbsp; Being far from home made the holiday especially poignant.&nbsp;To celebrate this year’s Fourth of July, Fort Larned is presenting special programs all weekend starting on Saturday, July 2,&nbsp;through Monday July 4. Living history demonstrations and presentations will be ongoing throughout each day, but there will also be special scheduled programs each day.&nbsp;The weekend’s schedule of events includes the following:&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;10:00 a.m. – Blacksmith Demonstration&nbsp;11:00 a.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;1:00 p.m. – Fort Larned Fitness: Bayonet Drill Demonstration&nbsp;2:00 p.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;4:30 p.m. – Retreat: Traditional Army Flag Lowering Ceremony&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;10:00 a.m. – Blacksmith Demonstration&nbsp;11:00 a.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;1:00 p.m. – Life on Officers’ Row&nbsp;2:00 pm – Small Arms &amp; Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;4:30 p.m. – Retreat: Traditional Army Flag Lowering Ceremony&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;10:00 a.m. – Blacksmith Demonstration&nbsp;11:00 a.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;12:00 p.m. – Traditional Salute Ceremony to the Flag&nbsp;1:00 p.m. – Infantry Weapons of the Past: Small Arms from the Revolutionary War to Fort Larned (1775 – 1878)&nbsp;2:00 p.m. – Small Arms and Howitzer Firing Demonstration&nbsp;4:30 p.m. – Retreat: Traditional Army Flag Lowering Ceremony&nbsp;Please keep in mind that programs and events are subject to change.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>&nbsp;Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas 156. Information on visiting is on the internet at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/fols" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/fols</a>, or by calling 620-285-6911, or email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:fols_superintendent@nps.gov" target="_blank">fols_superintendent@nps.gov</a>.&nbsp; For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining and community services, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larnedks.org/" target="_blank">www.larnedks.org</a>&nbsp;or call 620-285-6916.&nbsp;

Historic Fort Larned to celebrate July 4 with three-day event

Visitors Can Easily Find Information to Assist in Decision Making

WICHITA — A new Adams Brown website is now live at&nbsp;www.adamsbrowncpa.com&nbsp;where website visitors can more easily access information around financial issues impacting businesses and individuals.

“Our old site wasn’t user friendly, and finding information required a lot of clicks,” said Korby Boswell, senior marketing specialist at Adams Brown. “This site was designed with users in mind to make sure they could easily find whatever they are looking for.”

Highlights of the new user experience-focused website include:

“When people are looking for information, especially after hours when their advisor might not be available, we wanted to make sure they could find it,” Boswell said. “This new site is another way we’re meeting the evolving needs of our clients and communities.”

The firm’s brand promise of going above+beyond for clients can be seen throughout the site that consists of bright colors, easy to read text and regularly updated content.

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 </figure>Visitors Can Easily Find Information to Assist in Decision MakingWICHITA — A new Adams Brown website is now live at&nbsp;www.adamsbrowncpa.com&nbsp;where website visitors can more easily access information around financial issues impacting businesses and individuals.“Our old site wasn’t user friendly, and finding information required a lot of clicks,” said Korby Boswell, senior marketing specialist at Adams Brown. “This site was designed with users in mind to make sure they could easily find whatever they are looking for.”Highlights of the new user experience-focused website include:<ul>
 <li>Resource center.&nbsp;This searchable and filterable database includes articles, webinars, whitepapers, guides and more. Diverse business topics across a number of industries are covered to ensure there is something for everyone.</li><li>Payroll tools.&nbsp;From here clients can easily access their payroll entry programs, time clocks and more, saving them precious time.</li><li>Individual bios.&nbsp;It’s now easier to find and communicate directly with any of our advisors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Careers section.&nbsp;Providing more information on the culture of the organization to ensure we’re attracting the best people to service clients in this competitive job market.</li>
 </ul>“When people are looking for information, especially after hours when their advisor might not be available, we wanted to make sure they could find it,” Boswell said. “This new site is another way we’re meeting the evolving needs of our clients and communities.”The firm’s brand promise of going above+beyond for clients can be seen throughout the site that consists of bright colors, easy to read text and regularly updated content.

Adams Brown launches new website

By Laah Tucker Special to the Hays Post

NATOMA — The endeavor to bring the life and times of the Hackerott family, who immigrated from Germany to America in 1842, became a reality with the annual Hackerott Heritage Family Reunion.

The first weekend in June, 25 descendants traveled from across the nation for the 61st-annual celebration in Natoma.

Nestled in Paradise Valley along Paradise Creek, the thriving agricultural community in Osborne County gives a unique sense of place in the historical background of three Hackerott siblings’ perseverance and rugged individualism in taming the prairie during the Kansas Homestead Movement.

Traveling by oxen-drawn wagon, August Hackerott and his family arrived in Osborne County in 1872 following statehood.

A sister, Lisette (Hackerott) Pfortmiller, her husband John Henry, and children joined them in 1877; a brother Ernest Hackerott and his family in 1878.

A Saturday tour guided by Mary Ann and Roger Beisner gave insight through personal stories while experiencing the original sites of homesteads, farms, ranches and cemeteries.

In the late afternoon, the Beisners hosted refreshments in their Victorian home built by Edward Hackerott in 1904. 

Documentation revealed the Hackerotts dedication and determination to carve out a life on the High Plains undeterred by extreme weather conditions, toil in breaking sod, pestilence, danger, and illness.

On Sunday, a social hour gave time to review albums of historical data, photographs, maps, and stories contained in the Hackerott Heritage Book I, II, and III compiled by Mary Ann and Roger Beisner, and their son, Brian Beisner. Information from the past and present continues to add threads to the rich tapestry of their heritage.&nbsp;

Orville Pfortmiller, 93, blessed the family by reciting Numbers 6:24-26. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” All joined in the German Common Prayer.

A dinner by K &amp; W Caterers, who are Hackerott descendants, was followed by the family’s annual meeting.

Mary Ann Beisner gave updates of 28 births, 11 marriages and 15 deaths. Veterans and current active military were recognized. Gratitude was given to the dedication of the Kansas farmer. 

Orville Pfortmiller, Korean War veteran and retired farmer, was recognized as the eldest in attendance at 93. Married the longest for 65 years are Roger and Mary Ann Beisner. Traveling the greatest distances: Bob Hackerott, New Hampshire; Carol and Jim Hamm, Texas; Yvette and Ben Smith, Texas.

Officers volunteering to serve in 2022-2023: Laah Tucker, president; Alan Beisner, vice-president; Ginger De Bey, secretary/treasurer; and Mary Ann Beisner, Hackerott Heritage historian   

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1656428985570.jpeg" alt="Celebrating 150 years of American Pioneer Heritage in the Heartland of Kansas, Hackerott family descendants gathered for their 61st annual reunion the weekend of June 4-5 in Natoma for a two-day event. Courtesy photo " />
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 </figure>By Laah Tucker Special to the Hays Post NATOMA — The endeavor to bring the life and times of the Hackerott family, who immigrated from Germany to America in 1842, became a reality with the annual Hackerott Heritage Family Reunion.The first weekend in June, 25 descendants traveled from across the nation for the 61st-annual celebration in Natoma.Nestled in Paradise Valley along Paradise Creek, the thriving agricultural community in Osborne County gives a unique sense of place in the historical background of three Hackerott siblings’ perseverance and rugged individualism in taming the prairie during the Kansas Homestead Movement.Traveling by oxen-drawn wagon, August Hackerott and his family arrived in Osborne County in 1872 following statehood.A sister, Lisette (Hackerott) Pfortmiller, her husband John Henry, and children joined them in 1877; a brother Ernest Hackerott and his family in 1878.A Saturday tour guided by Mary Ann and Roger Beisner gave insight through personal stories while experiencing the original sites of homesteads, farms, ranches and cemeteries.In the late afternoon, the Beisners hosted refreshments in their Victorian home built by Edward Hackerott in 1904. Documentation revealed the Hackerotts dedication and determination to carve out a life on the High Plains undeterred by extreme weather conditions, toil in breaking sod, pestilence, danger, and illness.On Sunday, a social hour gave time to review albums of historical data, photographs, maps, and stories contained in the Hackerott Heritage Book I, II, and III compiled by Mary Ann and Roger Beisner, and their son, Brian Beisner. Information from the past and present continues to add threads to the rich tapestry of their heritage.&nbsp;Orville Pfortmiller, 93, blessed the family by reciting Numbers 6:24-26. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” All joined in the German Common Prayer.A dinner by K &amp; W Caterers, who are Hackerott descendants, was followed by the family’s annual meeting.Mary Ann Beisner gave updates of 28 births, 11 marriages and 15 deaths. Veterans and current active military were recognized. Gratitude was given to the dedication of the Kansas farmer. Orville Pfortmiller, Korean War veteran and retired farmer, was recognized as the eldest in attendance at 93. Married the longest for 65 years are Roger and Mary Ann Beisner. Traveling the greatest distances: Bob Hackerott, New Hampshire; Carol and Jim Hamm, Texas; Yvette and Ben Smith, Texas.Officers volunteering to serve in 2022-2023: Laah Tucker, president; Alan Beisner, vice-president; Ginger De Bey, secretary/treasurer; and Mary Ann Beisner, Hackerott Heritage historian

Kansas pioneer heritage celebrated during Hackerott Heritage Family Reunion

KANSAS CITY – Hunters and anglers will now benefit from a new-and-improved system designed to make accessing public lands in Kansas easier than ever. As part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) all-new licensing purchase system – Go Outdoors KS – outdoor recreationalists will not need a separate login to “check in” and out of KDWP-managed properties, as the Go Outdoors KS licensing system and mobile app is fully integrated.

“We’re thrilled to offer an improved customer experience for our constituents, especially in advance of our fall seasons this year,” said Shanda Knapic, chief of licensing for KDWP. “Go Outdoors KS is a critical tool for hunters and anglers to safely, legally, and easily enjoy outdoor recreation in our state, and it can be accessed right from a smartphone or mobile device.”

Hunters and anglers who are familiar with KDWP’s previous licensing solution, and check-in system, will notice:

Those wishing to explore KDWP’s new-and-improved hunting and fishing licensing system may do so from any web browser or smart device. Here’s how:

“This isn’t a ‘one and done’ project for us or for our contract vendor,” added Knapic. “We’re committed to ensuring that outdoor access, and making hunting- and fishing-related purchases, remains easy and enjoyable for everyone wishing to Go Outdoors in Kansas.”

KDWP’s state park reservation system remains unchanged by the Go Outdoors KS launch. Campers in Kansas can still access the same great features they’re accustomed to – whether purchasing a daily vehicle entrance permit or securing a campsite with water and electric – by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmNhbXBpdGtzLmNvbSJ9.44QJy6WmlM0SYKpVKeGlMnqL4cWaos9FDTcZT3m7ZQk/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">www.campitks.com</a>.

To purchase a Kansas hunting or fishing license, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2dvb3V0ZG9vcnNrYW5zYXMuY29tIn0.FTfB81ARUOYe-flAW0E4q5-n0KkMS5OhJT2PvspF5gc/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">GoOutdoorsKansas.com</a>&nbsp;or download the “Go Outdoors KS” mobile app today.

To make a campsite reservation or state park-related purchase, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Jlc2VydmVhbWVyaWNhLmNvbSJ9.aboeuFQ8-2v6FFqd1pUpCj8d2lLhFaaHBeUU-uZOWRM/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">ReserveAmerica.com</a>.

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 </figure>KDWPKANSAS CITY – Hunters and anglers will now benefit from a new-and-improved system designed to make accessing public lands in Kansas easier than ever. As part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) all-new licensing purchase system – Go Outdoors KS – outdoor recreationalists will not need a separate login to “check in” and out of KDWP-managed properties, as the Go Outdoors KS licensing system and mobile app is fully integrated.“We’re thrilled to offer an improved customer experience for our constituents, especially in advance of our fall seasons this year,” said Shanda Knapic, chief of licensing for KDWP. “Go Outdoors KS is a critical tool for hunters and anglers to safely, legally, and easily enjoy outdoor recreation in our state, and it can be accessed right from a smartphone or mobile device.”Hunters and anglers who are familiar with KDWP’s previous licensing solution, and check-in system, will notice:<ul>
 <li>A single sign-in feature, eliminating the need to remember multiple logins</li><li>All-in-one access, as customers may now access license purchases and check-ins from the same location</li><li>Greater ease of use, as the customer experience remained “top of mind” throughout the system’s development</li>
 </ul>Those wishing to explore KDWP’s new-and-improved hunting and fishing licensing system may do so from any web browser or smart device. Here’s how:Check-in/Check-out on The Web<ol>
 <li>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.5cm7bf6IxGv91yKFRvOfPNZSsLZ7Zr6id10g3dEKtns/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin</a></li><li>Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu</li>
 </ol>Check-in/Check-out on The App<ol>
 <li>Download “Go Outdoors KS” from the Apple or Google Play store</li><li>Click “Check-in/Check-out”</li><li>Select a location</li><li>Login with KDWP credentials</li><li>Complete and submit “Check-in form</li>
 </ol>“This isn’t a ‘one and done’ project for us or for our contract vendor,” added Knapic. “We’re committed to ensuring that outdoor access, and making hunting- and fishing-related purchases, remains easy and enjoyable for everyone wishing to Go Outdoors in Kansas.”KDWP’s state park reservation system remains unchanged by the Go Outdoors KS launch. Campers in Kansas can still access the same great features they’re accustomed to – whether purchasing a daily vehicle entrance permit or securing a campsite with water and electric – by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmNhbXBpdGtzLmNvbSJ9.44QJy6WmlM0SYKpVKeGlMnqL4cWaos9FDTcZT3m7ZQk/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">www.campitks.com</a>.To purchase a Kansas hunting or fishing license, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2dvb3V0ZG9vcnNrYW5zYXMuY29tIn0.FTfB81ARUOYe-flAW0E4q5-n0KkMS5OhJT2PvspF5gc/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">GoOutdoorsKansas.com</a>&nbsp;or download the “Go Outdoors KS” mobile app today.To make a campsite reservation or state park-related purchase, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjQuNTk4ODIxNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Jlc2VydmVhbWVyaWNhLmNvbSJ9.aboeuFQ8-2v6FFqd1pUpCj8d2lLhFaaHBeUU-uZOWRM/s/1303161001/br/134042026658-l" target="_blank">ReserveAmerica.com</a>.

Accessing public lands for hunting, fishing just got easier

McPHERSON - McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its spring 2022 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. To qualify for the honor roll, students must be a full-time student and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the previous term. Students earning a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.54 are named to the honorable mention.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR Hays, KS;&nbsp;Chase Brous, Honorable Mention&nbsp;

McPherson College offers more than 20 bachelor's and pre-professional programs with curriculum that emphasizes entrepreneurship and career-focused education. It was ranked this year by U.S. News &amp; World Report on its "Best Colleges" list and recognized for the seventh year in a row as a "Great College to Work For" in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mcpherson.edu/">www.mcpherson.edu</a> to learn more about McPherson College.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseMcPHERSON - McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its spring 2022 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. To qualify for the honor roll, students must be a full-time student and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the previous term. Students earning a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.54 are named to the honorable mention. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR Hays, KS;&nbsp;Chase Brous, Honorable Mention&nbsp; McPherson College offers more than 20 bachelor's and pre-professional programs with curriculum that emphasizes entrepreneurship and career-focused education. It was ranked this year by U.S. News &amp; World Report on its "Best Colleges" list and recognized for the seventh year in a row as a "Great College to Work For" in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mcpherson.edu/">www.mcpherson.edu</a> to learn more about McPherson College.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hays student recognized as high academic achiever at McPherson College 

RUSSELL — The next art show at the Deines Cultural Center opens on Sunday with a reception from 2-4 p.m.. This special invitational show celebrates the warm breezes, wild flowers, and green pastures of the season. 

Fourteen Kansas artists have contributed their expressions of summer. 

Paintings, mixed media, ceramics, and jewelry is shown by artists Krystal Barnes, David Friday,&nbsp;Tracy Hanzlick, Mick Jilg, Hays,&nbsp;Joyce Jilg, Hays, Robert Joy, Cally Krallman, Kathleen Kuchar, Hays, Cal Mahin, Angela Muller, Barbara Stevens, Nicole Thibodeau, and Shannon Trevethan can be see at the Deines Cultural Center June 26th&nbsp;through August 3rd.

The Deines Cultural Center is located in downtown Russell at 820 N. Main Street. Admission to the galleries is free and everyone is welcome. 

Follow us on Facebook or call 785-483-3742 for exhibit and event information.

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 </figure>SubmittedRUSSELL — The next art show at the Deines Cultural Center opens on Sunday with a reception from 2-4 p.m.. This special invitational show celebrates the warm breezes, wild flowers, and green pastures of the season. Fourteen Kansas artists have contributed their expressions of summer. Paintings, mixed media, ceramics, and jewelry is shown by artists Krystal Barnes, David Friday,&nbsp;Tracy Hanzlick, Mick Jilg, Hays,&nbsp;Joyce Jilg, Hays, Robert Joy, Cally Krallman, Kathleen Kuchar, Hays, Cal Mahin, Angela Muller, Barbara Stevens, Nicole Thibodeau, and Shannon Trevethan can be see at the Deines Cultural Center June 26th&nbsp;through August 3rd.The Deines Cultural Center is located in downtown Russell at 820 N. Main Street. Admission to the galleries is free and everyone is welcome. Follow us on Facebook or call 785-483-3742 for exhibit and event information.

Invitational exhibit at Deines Cultural Center includes Hays artists

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on an amendment to the FFY 2022-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.&nbsp;

The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. In addition to this list of projects is the July Administrative Narrative Modification (#4) for updates that have occurred in the Public Information and Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs narrative sections of the STIP.&nbsp;

The amendment list of projects and administrative modification to the STIP can be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MTMwNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2djYzAyLnNhZmVsaW5rcy5wcm90ZWN0aW9uLm91dGxvb2suY29tLz9kYXRhPTA1JTdDMDElN0NLaW0uU3RpY2glNDBrcy5nb3YlN0M4YzE5OTUwZjMxMjM0OGEyMjZjNzA4ZGE1NDRmOTRiMCU3Q2RjYWU4MTAxYzkyZDQ4MGNiYzQzYzY3NjFjY2NjYzVhJTdDMCU3QzAlN0M2Mzc5MTQ5OTgwMzExNTY4NTElN0NVbmtub3duJTdDVFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKV0lqb2lNQzR3TGpBd01EQWlMQ0pRSWpvaVYybHVNeklpTENKQlRpSTZJazFoYVd3aUxDSlhWQ0k2TW4wJTNEJTdDMzAwMCU3QyU3QyU3QyZyZXNlcnZlZD0wJnNkYXRhPWNjd1IlMkZaZnBxVHU5anlzdCUyRiUyQlN5TkhYZjh4N01OWWFQUG9kQkk5dTFHVk0lM0QmdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cua3Nkb3Qub3JnJTJGYnVyZWF1cyUyRmJ1clByb2dQcm9qTWdtdCUyRnN0aXAlMkZzdGlwLmFzcCUzRnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0Rnb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.bZBj4xGo9gklVeHtxHXJWdoAjap9Ne_FSeSKN-jXaWA/s/1410649012/br/133500277802-l" target="_blank">http://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burProgProjMgmt/stip/stip.asp</a>.

The approval of the STIP amendment requires a public comment period, which concludes July 6.&nbsp;To make comments on the amendment, contact KDOT’s Division of Program and Project Management at (785) 296-3254.

This information is available in alternative accessible formats.&nbsp;To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, (785) 296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).

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 </figure>KDOTTOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on an amendment to the FFY 2022-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.&nbsp;The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. In addition to this list of projects is the July Administrative Narrative Modification (#4) for updates that have occurred in the Public Information and Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Programs narrative sections of the STIP.&nbsp;The amendment list of projects and administrative modification to the STIP can be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.bZBj4xGo9gklVeHtxHXJWdoAjap9Ne_FSeSKN-jXaWA/s/1410649012/br/133500277802-l" target="_blank">http://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burProgProjMgmt/stip/stip.asp</a>.The approval of the STIP amendment requires a public comment period, which concludes July 6.&nbsp;To make comments on the amendment, contact KDOT’s Division of Program and Project Management at (785) 296-3254.This information is available in alternative accessible formats.&nbsp;To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, (785) 296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).

KDOT requests comments on transportation improvements amendment

Center for Life Experience schedules July events

Free Connections 3 to 5 Preschool enrollment open in Hays, Ellis & Russell

LINDSBORG - Bethany College, Lindsborg, has named 213 students to the Academic Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2022. Students must be enrolled full-time with a semester grade point average of at least 3.50, to qualify.&nbsp; To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 and above. 85 students earned a GPA of 4.0.

Hays, KS&nbsp; &nbsp;Allison C. Applequist, Visual Art Administration

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseLINDSBORG - Bethany College, Lindsborg, has named 213 students to the Academic Dean's Honor Roll for spring 2022. Students must be enrolled full-time with a semester grade point average of at least 3.50, to qualify.&nbsp; To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 and above. 85 students earned a GPA of 4.0. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(S)Hays, KS&nbsp; &nbsp;Allison C. Applequist, Visual Art AdministrationBethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.&nbsp;

Hays' Allison Applequist named to Bethany College Dean's Honor Roll

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 18, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Included are the following bids for northwest Kansas projects.

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KDOT announces approved May bids for northwest Kansas

Unite Free Store (Inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th, Hays, on Friday, July 1 from 7:30AM-9:00AM. 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:

*Add $492 for each additional family member after eight

Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: spaghetti sauce, green beans, canned pork, orange juice, canned chicken, tortillas, cherry apple juice, cereal oat circles, beef stew, green peas, vegetable soup pouch, and cream of mushroom pouch. Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

News releaseUnite Free Store (Inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th, Hays, on Friday, July 1 from 7:30AM-9:00AM. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis until we run out.Doors will not open until 7:30AM.To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below:$1,396 Household of one$1,888 Household of two$2,379 Household of three$2,871 Household of four$3,363 Household of five$3,855 Household of six$4,374 Household of seven$4,839 Household of eight*Add $492 for each additional family member after eightCommodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: spaghetti sauce, green beans, canned pork, orange juice, canned chicken, tortillas, cherry apple juice, cereal oat circles, beef stew, green peas, vegetable soup pouch, and cream of mushroom pouch. Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Future commodity distribution times will be posted at: (https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/)

Government surplus commodities distribution day set

June 30&nbsp; is a fifth Thursday of the month. Therefore, there will not be a Hays City Commission work session that evening.

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 </figure>City of HaysJune 30&nbsp; is a fifth Thursday of the month. Therefore, there will not be a Hays City Commission work session that evening.

No Hay City Commission work session this week

Donations at free lemonade stand to benefit ARC Park

From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/solomonfestival">Solomon Festival Facebook page</a>:

We are back to two days of events this year, so mark your calendars for July 15th &amp; 16th. Share with all your friends!

If you have any questions, comment on this post or message the Solomon Festival Facebook page and we’ll get back to you asap.

- Parade Entry Forms can be found at Bush’s Market.

- Volleyball Registration is due by July 9th. Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pdesormiers@usd393.net">pdesormiers@usd393.net</a>

- Festival Shirts &amp; Buttons will be available at Bush’s Market beginning the week of festival.

From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/solomonfestival">Solomon Festival Facebook page</a>:We are back to two days of events this year, so mark your calendars for July 15th &amp; 16th. Share with all your friends!If you have any questions, comment on this post or message the Solomon Festival Facebook page and we’ll get back to you asap.- Parade Entry Forms can be found at Bush’s Market.- Volleyball Registration is due by July 9th. Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pdesormiers@usd393.net">pdesormiers@usd393.net</a>- Festival Shirts &amp; Buttons will be available at Bush’s Market beginning the week of festival.<figure>
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Solomon Festival announces 2 days of events for 2022

Effective immediately, Oak Street is closed to 
through traffic between 25th and 26th streets. Oak Street should 
be reopened by the end of the day on Wednesday.

City of HaysEffective immediately, Oak Street is closed to 
through traffic between 25th and 26th streets. Oak Street should 
be reopened by the end of the day on Wednesday.For more information, call 785-628-7350.

Block of Oak Street closed through Wednesday

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division announced in a news release that an asphalt maintenance project will take place on Hall Street between 45th and 48th streets. 

Repairs will begin at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and will 
reopen when the project is completed. The road will be closed to through traffic
for the safety of staff and the traveling public. The estimated completion date is the same day, weather permitting. 

Motorists traveling in the affected area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. 
For more information, call 785-628-9455.&nbsp;

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division announced in a news release that an asphalt maintenance project will take place on Hall Street between 45th and 48th streets. Repairs will begin at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and will 
reopen when the project is completed. The road will be closed to through traffic
for the safety of staff and the traveling public. The estimated completion date is the same day, weather permitting. Motorists traveling in the affected area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. 
For more information, call 785-628-9455.&nbsp;

Portion of Hall will be closed Wednesday for maintenance

TOPEKA -&nbsp;Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

Kade Urban from Hays earned this honor for Spring 2022.

More than 575 students qualified for the President's List. Washburn University is proud of these students and their commitment to excellence.

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 </figure>News releaseTOPEKA -&nbsp;Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.Kade Urban from Hays earned this honor for Spring 2022.More than 575 students qualified for the President's List. Washburn University is proud of these students and their commitment to excellence.

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