UNIVERSITY, MS - Ashley Smith, of Hays, KS, is among the more than 3,300 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2022.

Smith, who majored in art, received a master of fine arts from the graduate school.

May 2022 graduates were invited to walk across the stage at the&nbsp;University of Mississippi 169th Commencement exercises, which were held by individual colleges and schools May 4-8. The university-wide morning convocation was held on Saturday, May 7 in the Grove, with UM alumnus Bradford Cobb, a celebrated music industry executive, giving the keynote address.

The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.

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 </figure>News releaseUNIVERSITY, MS - Ashley Smith, of Hays, KS, is among the more than 3,300 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2022.Smith, who majored in art, received a master of fine arts from the graduate school.May 2022 graduates were invited to walk across the stage at the&nbsp;University of Mississippi 169th Commencement exercises, which were held by individual colleges and schools May 4-8. The university-wide morning convocation was held on Saturday, May 7 in the Grove, with UM alumnus Bradford Cobb, a celebrated music industry executive, giving the keynote address.The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. Its 16 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and an Honors College acclaimed for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action. Recognized among the nation's most beautiful, Ole Miss' main campus is in Oxford, which is routinely acknowledged as one of the country's best college towns.

Hays native Ashley Smith earns master's degree from University of Mississippi

MANCHESTER, NH - Christopher Rayburn of Hays has been named to<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h0/uJqV1_WyYa-q7Q2y9tVVFET49YQPeZ5WULI_g_xjovk" target="_blank">&nbsp;Southern New Hampshire University</a>'s Winter 2022 President's List.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List.&nbsp;

<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h1/8NM0Qw34rIESA8sY8geu_T_arDIlZgmrDZj3U_Q8l2A" target="_blank">Southern New Hampshire University</a>&nbsp;(SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the "Most Innovative" regional university by U.S. News &amp; World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h2/k8BhXqtVGPGg2zs2MyUMO6xng2yeDAILSN3v-gJF_p0" target="_blank">www.snhu.edu</a>.

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 </figure>News releaseMANCHESTER, NH - Christopher Rayburn of Hays has been named to<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h0/uJqV1_WyYa-q7Q2y9tVVFET49YQPeZ5WULI_g_xjovk" target="_blank">&nbsp;Southern New Hampshire University</a>'s Winter 2022 President's List.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List.&nbsp;<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h1/8NM0Qw34rIESA8sY8geu_T_arDIlZgmrDZj3U_Q8l2A" target="_blank">Southern New Hampshire University</a>&nbsp;(SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as the "Most Innovative" regional university by U.S. News &amp; World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ss/c/FVKQBa-VN97l-OkdOuXU3X-Z4xYYAgJ5dnVhHTdGwvU/3m4/vH0VX8YpSv67wUhpJdMFGw/h2/k8BhXqtVGPGg2zs2MyUMO6xng2yeDAILSN3v-gJF_p0" target="_blank">www.snhu.edu</a>.

Hays student named to Southern New Hampshire University President's List

The Larks Alumni will play the Old Fort Hays Post 9 team in a vintage baseball game at 7 p.m. on June 1 at Larks Park.

Admission is free, but fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to help stock the shelves at the Community Assistance Center.

The Larks Alumni will play the Old Fort Hays Post 9 team in a vintage baseball game at 7 p.m. on June 1 at Larks Park.Admission is free, but fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to help stock the shelves at the Community Assistance Center.

Larks alumni to play Old Fort Hays team June 1

Opening Gallery Reception for the “Gordon Sherman Retrospective” will be Friday, May 20,&nbsp;from 6-8pm at the Moss-Thorns Gallery &amp; Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby located on the FHSU campus. 

This exhibition will be up from May 23-June 10. Summer Gallery Hours will be M-F 10-2pm.

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 </figure>Opening Gallery Reception for the “Gordon Sherman Retrospective” will be Friday, May 20,&nbsp;from 6-8pm at the Moss-Thorns Gallery &amp; Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby located on the FHSU campus. This exhibition will be up from May 23-June 10. Summer Gallery Hours will be M-F 10-2pm.

'Gordon Sherman Retrospective' will open Friday at Moss-Thorns

The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysCVB/">Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> announced on social media&nbsp; late Monday afternoon the ARC Park Splash Pad, 3300 Hillcrest Drive, is now open for the season.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysCVB/">Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> announced on social media&nbsp; late Monday afternoon the ARC Park Splash Pad, 3300 Hillcrest Drive, is now open for the season.&nbsp;

CITY: ARC Park Splash Pad now open for the season

The mail carrier food drive for the Community Assistance Center was Saturday and collections were extremely low. Post card reminders were not sent out alerting residents to the drive, the center said.&nbsp;

The center needs the community's help to stock pantry shelves.&nbsp;

Food items or monetary assistance can be dropped off at 1108 Oak, or monetary donations can be mailed to the same address.&nbsp;

The mail carrier food drive for the Community Assistance Center was Saturday and collections were extremely low. Post card reminders were not sent out alerting residents to the drive, the center said.&nbsp;The center needs the community's help to stock pantry shelves.&nbsp;Food items or monetary assistance can be dropped off at 1108 Oak, or monetary donations can be mailed to the same address.&nbsp;

Low collection for food drive, center needs community support

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of McCracken public water supply system located in Rush County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of chlorine residual due to an equipment malfunction. Failure to maintain an adequate chlorine residual may lead to bacterial contamination.

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

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

For consumer questions, contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information, visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTcwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.A58MxzAYTPlANzwOZzPwPfA_LUaqD2rq0Dnw3QInfIU/s/1305913623/br/131343187781-l">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>

KDHEThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of McCracken public water supply system located in Rush County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of chlorine residual due to an equipment malfunction. Failure to maintain an adequate chlorine residual may lead to bacterial contamination.Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of McCracken indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;For consumer questions, contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information, visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTcwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.A58MxzAYTPlANzwOZzPwPfA_LUaqD2rq0Dnw3QInfIU/s/1305913623/br/131343187781-l">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>

KDHE: Boil order rescinded for McCracken

Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Thursday as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1655 hosts its second “Fly Now” informational program on learning to become a pilot. Attendees will be able to register for a free introductory training flight sponsored by Hays Aircraft. 

EAA Chapter 1655 is a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association. The group is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreation and career. 

The program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Thirsty’s Event Center, just off of 27th and Vine in Hays.

“Our first 'Fly Now' program was so successful, our room was overflowing, but it was exciting to see all the interest in flying and becoming a pilot," Chapter President Gary Shorman said.

Anyone interested in aviation is invited to attend. Local pilots will be on hand to discuss why and how they learned to fly. The meeting also will cover the steps and requirements for becoming a pilot, provide tips on how to make it economical, and provide information on how you can get started.

 If you think piloting your own plane, soaring over the plains, might be fun … just wait till you get behind the control stick.

The Hays Chapter of the EAA is one of about 900 chapters around the world, which provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing “The Spirit of Aviation.”

Chapter activities range from monthly meetings to airport open houses, fly-ins, educational programs, and special events that share aviation with the community and build a stronger bond between local aviation and the public.

For more information about this “Fly Now” meeting, contact Gary Shorman at 785-301-2082 or Hays Aircraft at 785-628-8881. 

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 </figure>SubmittedThose who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Thursday as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1655 hosts its second “Fly Now” informational program on learning to become a pilot. Attendees will be able to register for a free introductory training flight sponsored by Hays Aircraft. EAA Chapter 1655 is a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association. The group is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreation and career. The program will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Thirsty’s Event Center, just off of 27th and Vine in Hays.“Our first 'Fly Now' program was so successful, our room was overflowing, but it was exciting to see all the interest in flying and becoming a pilot," Chapter President Gary Shorman said.Anyone interested in aviation is invited to attend. Local pilots will be on hand to discuss why and how they learned to fly. The meeting also will cover the steps and requirements for becoming a pilot, provide tips on how to make it economical, and provide information on how you can get started. If you think piloting your own plane, soaring over the plains, might be fun … just wait till you get behind the control stick.The Hays Chapter of the EAA is one of about 900 chapters around the world, which provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing “The Spirit of Aviation.”Chapter activities range from monthly meetings to airport open houses, fly-ins, educational programs, and special events that share aviation with the community and build a stronger bond between local aviation and the public.For more information about this “Fly Now” meeting, contact Gary Shorman at 785-301-2082 or Hays Aircraft at 785-628-8881.

Hays Experimental Aircraft Association to host Fly Now event Thursday

HAYS – It’s not too late for Hays area high school students to sign up for a week-long musical theater workshop planned in early June.

From June 6-10, incoming freshmen through outgoing college freshmen will create and perform an original musical production during the in-person Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts workshop at Hays High School.

In just five days, participating students will conceive, write, choreograph, compose, design, rehearse and perform an original piece of musical theater in collaboration with a staff of professional artists. Hays students had a previous opportunity to work with&nbsp;Lovewell staff during a song-writing workshop in March.

No previous music or theater experience is required. To make the production come together, the process needs writers, actors, poets, dancers, singers, dreamers, visual artists, musicians, composers, designers, and creative students of ALL kinds.

The first three days of the workshop are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fourth day is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the fifth day (performance day) is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Workshops are also being held in Hoxie, Phillipsburg, Colby, Concordia and Salina during June and July. Students are encouraged to participate in a workshop closest to them. For more information or to register, visit lovewell.org, and click on Apply, and then Kansas.

This is the fifth summer the Dane G. Hansen Foundation has sponsored the program in Kansas. Each student can participate for a significantly discounted fee of $50.

The Lovewell Institute is a not-for-profit organization based in Florida, but its roots are in Kansas. Lovewell’s professional artists offer workshops across the United States and internationally. 

Learn more at <a href="https://lovewell.org/">www.lovewell.org</a>.

SubmittedHAYS – It’s not too late for Hays area high school students to sign up for a week-long musical theater workshop planned in early June.From June 6-10, incoming freshmen through outgoing college freshmen will create and perform an original musical production during the in-person Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts workshop at Hays High School.In just five days, participating students will conceive, write, choreograph, compose, design, rehearse and perform an original piece of musical theater in collaboration with a staff of professional artists. Hays students had a previous opportunity to work with&nbsp;Lovewell staff during a song-writing workshop in March.No previous music or theater experience is required. To make the production come together, the process needs writers, actors, poets, dancers, singers, dreamers, visual artists, musicians, composers, designers, and creative students of ALL kinds.The first three days of the workshop are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fourth day is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the fifth day (performance day) is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Workshops are also being held in Hoxie, Phillipsburg, Colby, Concordia and Salina during June and July. Students are encouraged to participate in a workshop closest to them. For more information or to register, visit lovewell.org, and click on Apply, and then Kansas.This is the fifth summer the Dane G. Hansen Foundation has sponsored the program in Kansas. Each student can participate for a significantly discounted fee of $50.Scholarships are available.The Lovewell Institute is a not-for-profit organization based in Florida, but its roots are in Kansas. Lovewell’s professional artists offer workshops across the United States and internationally. Learn more at <a href="https://lovewell.org/">www.lovewell.org</a>.

Registration open for Dane G. Hansen Foundation summer theater workshop

WICHITA -&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXRocml2ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.UJ7J1vRW1XqPZOt_bnC20WJeEZruEceqmI58lNJOMAA/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined</a>&nbsp;by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is a six-month executive-level training program intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training.&nbsp;

While there is no financial cost to participate, participants will invest their time and effort to develop a strategic growth plan for their business. The comprehensive curriculum includes 100+ hours of professional specialized training and peer-to-peer counseling to provide business owners with the tools they need to catapult their company to the next level and achieve sustainable growth.

This training is&nbsp;not&nbsp;for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:

The SBA Wichita District Office is currently recruiting for the 2022 Kansas Cohort. Tune-in to one of the two, free information session webinars (links below) as we explain the requirements, eligibility qualifications, how business owners can apply, and the benefits of participating!

<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWlRJMU5UQmhZalV0TXpjM05DMDBZalJpTFRsaE9UWXROalJsWVRVd01UYzFOVFE0JTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiYjY5YmFiOC0zMzUyLTRmN2YtOTAxYy0zY2Y5ZjkyYWE1YTIlMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.0AxKq0EzD9IhFrWBeq9K4GQawri1tVboKzM4C0LxB7g/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">Click HERE&nbsp;</a>to join the webinar at&nbsp;11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday,&nbsp;May 18th.

<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfTWpVNU1tSTNNRFl0TUdabFpDMDBNVGsxTFRsa1pUUXROR0l5TUdaa1pHRTVPRFEyJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiYjY5YmFiOC0zMzUyLTRmN2YtOTAxYy0zY2Y5ZjkyYWE1YTIlMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1I9ds7mLU5Jh-olRcZpnERUpQrV5Xz-ycknRTILj6sA/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">Click HERE&nbsp;</a>to join the webinar at&nbsp;3:30 - 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;on Friday,&nbsp;May 20th.

T.H.R.I.V.E. will be a hybrid virtual and in-person executive-level series is&nbsp;limited to twenty participants&nbsp;and is intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities and communities.

Here is a link to a YouTube video from an alum about their experience with the program&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdj1ieXVNbHZ4TXlUWSJ9.u1UAts2IDg-oMyjhbqejBfDllMdOGo3s09ZOGWp_IKM/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byuMlvxMyTY</a>

To&nbsp;apply&nbsp;for the T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program and to learn more, please go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXRocml2ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.sFaWPMp2rSSToitSRpLuiUPSP1w_TdoR8tVs9gK8bXU/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">https://sbathrive.com/</a>.&nbsp;The deadline to apply&nbsp;is&nbsp;May 31, 2022.

Questions? Please call Michael Aumack at 316-269-6275.

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 </figure>SBAWICHITA -&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXRocml2ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.UJ7J1vRW1XqPZOt_bnC20WJeEZruEceqmI58lNJOMAA/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined</a>&nbsp;by the Small Business Administration (SBA) is a six-month executive-level training program intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training.&nbsp;While there is no financial cost to participate, participants will invest their time and effort to develop a strategic growth plan for their business. The comprehensive curriculum includes 100+ hours of professional specialized training and peer-to-peer counseling to provide business owners with the tools they need to catapult their company to the next level and achieve sustainable growth.This training is&nbsp;not&nbsp;for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:<ul>
 <li>Have annual revenues of at least $250,000</li><li>Have been in business for at least three years</li><li>Have at least one employee, other than self</li><li>Have a strong desire to grow their business</li>
 </ul>The SBA Wichita District Office is currently recruiting for the 2022 Kansas Cohort. Tune-in to one of the two, free information session webinars (links below) as we explain the requirements, eligibility qualifications, how business owners can apply, and the benefits of participating!<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfWlRJMU5UQmhZalV0TXpjM05DMDBZalJpTFRsaE9UWXROalJsWVRVd01UYzFOVFE0JTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiYjY5YmFiOC0zMzUyLTRmN2YtOTAxYy0zY2Y5ZjkyYWE1YTIlMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.0AxKq0EzD9IhFrWBeq9K4GQawri1tVboKzM4C0LxB7g/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">Click HERE&nbsp;</a>to join the webinar at&nbsp;11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday,&nbsp;May 18th.<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3RlYW1zLm1pY3Jvc29mdC5jb20vbC9tZWV0dXAtam9pbi8xOSUzYW1lZXRpbmdfTWpVNU1tSTNNRFl0TUdabFpDMDBNVGsxTFRsa1pUUXROR0l5TUdaa1pHRTVPRFEyJTQwdGhyZWFkLnYyLzA_Y29udGV4dD0lN0IlMjJUaWQlMjIlM0ElMjIzYzg5ZmQ4YS03ZjY4LTQ2NjctYWExNS00MWViZjIyMDg5NjElMjIlMkMlMjJPaWQlMjIlM0ElMjJiYjY5YmFiOC0zMzUyLTRmN2YtOTAxYy0zY2Y5ZjkyYWE1YTIlMjIlN0QmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1I9ds7mLU5Jh-olRcZpnERUpQrV5Xz-ycknRTILj6sA/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">Click HERE&nbsp;</a>to join the webinar at&nbsp;3:30 - 4:30 p.m.&nbsp;on Friday,&nbsp;May 20th.T.H.R.I.V.E. will be a hybrid virtual and in-person executive-level series is&nbsp;limited to twenty participants&nbsp;and is intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities and communities.Here is a link to a YouTube video from an alum about their experience with the program&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdj1ieXVNbHZ4TXlUWSJ9.u1UAts2IDg-oMyjhbqejBfDllMdOGo3s09ZOGWp_IKM/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byuMlvxMyTY</a>To&nbsp;apply&nbsp;for the T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program and to learn more, please go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA1MTQuNTc5MTMzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3NiYXRocml2ZS5jb20vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.sFaWPMp2rSSToitSRpLuiUPSP1w_TdoR8tVs9gK8bXU/s/202716367/br/131335662458-l" target="_blank">https://sbathrive.com/</a>.&nbsp;The deadline to apply&nbsp;is&nbsp;May 31, 2022.Questions? Please call Michael Aumack at 316-269-6275.

SBA seeks applicants for T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program

Get info about new kids' Special Olympics program at Hays ARC Park party May 19

LOGAN — The Hansen Museum Continuing Education
Program will welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach
two Joy of Painting classes on June 11th and 12th.&nbsp; On Saturday, June 11th, the
class will paint “Lazy Days,” and on Sunday, June 12th, “The Flag
Eagle.” &nbsp;Classes will be held in the Hansen
Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long
lunch break each day.

The
Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. &nbsp;Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself.&nbsp; Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways
of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted
atmosphere.&nbsp; All painting supplies are
provided, and no previous experience is necessary. &nbsp;Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie
of these classes. &nbsp;Students need only
bring a roll of paper towels. 

Call
the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org)
under Classes &amp; Workshops. &nbsp;Register
by June 2nd and pay $70.00 per day; after June 2nd, pay
$75.00 per day.&nbsp; Discounts are available
for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. 

This
enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum
Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. &nbsp;For more information, please call
785-689-4846.

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 Continuing Education
Program will welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach
two Joy of Painting classes on June 11th and 12th.&nbsp; On Saturday, June 11th, the
class will paint “Lazy Days,” and on Sunday, June 12th, “The Flag
Eagle.” &nbsp;Classes will be held in the Hansen
Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long
lunch break each day.The
Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. &nbsp;Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself.&nbsp; Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways
of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted
atmosphere.&nbsp; All painting supplies are
provided, and no previous experience is necessary. &nbsp;Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie
of these classes. &nbsp;Students need only
bring a roll of paper towels. Call
the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org)
under Classes &amp; Workshops. &nbsp;Register
by June 2nd and pay $70.00 per day; after June 2nd, pay
$75.00 per day.&nbsp; Discounts are available
for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. This
enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum
Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. &nbsp;For more information, please call
785-689-4846.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;

Bob Ross painting classes return to Hansen Museum

PRATT&nbsp;– An angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this spring and summer in Kansas, thanks to the return of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby. This year’s Derby will run May 15 to September 15, 2022. 

During that time, anglers can try their luck at catching one of more than 500 specially tagged fish located in public waterbodies across the Sunflower State. 

The statewide competition is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Kansas Wildscape Foundation, Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Kansas State Fair, Firewater Music Festival, City of Independence, and many local retailers.&nbsp;

“It’s a new year, but our goal remains the same - get people fishing and generate support for communities and nearby waters,” said David Breth, KDWP sportfishing education coordinator. “Participants will be excited to know that we’ve extended this year’s Derby to give anglers more time to win. We also added a few more lakes, and there are more tagged fish."&nbsp;

Pre-registration is not required, and participation is free, though normal fishing license requirements remain in effect. To get your Kansas fishing license, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>&nbsp;or download KDWP’s mobile licensing app, “Go Outdoors Kansas,” here&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>.&nbsp;

Anglers who catch a tagged fish as part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby should remove the tag and enter the number at&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>. A follow-up communication will notify the angler of what they’ve won and where to claim their prize. Ksfishderby.com will also allow anglers and non-anglers to register to win additional prizes through random drawings.&nbsp;

"Businesses, municipalities, and more are supporting the Great Kansas Fishing Derby by sponsoring many of our prizes, and without their support, the Derby wouldn’t exist,” added Breth. “Thanks to them, anglers can win concert tickets, state fair kid's packs, gift cards to Bass Pro/Cabelas and KDWP, fishing tackle, experiences, cabin stays, and cash this year.”

If that’s not incentive enough, the Derby offers another major prize this year. Every angler who catches and redeems a valid derby tag will be entered into a drawing to win a lifetime hunting and fishing license sponsored by Kansas Wildscape Foundation.&nbsp;

All participating waterbodies are open to the public and managed, in whole or in-part, by KDWP. Also included in the list of participating waters are ponds and lakes currently enrolled in KDWP’s Community Fisheries Assistance Program. By leveraging funding from federal excise taxes on fishing equipment, KDWP leases public access – at no additional cost to the public – to gorgeous waters that once required special county, community or city permits. To learn more about these waters, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program">https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program</a>.&nbsp;

A complete list of waters with fish tagged for the Derby will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>&nbsp;on May 14.&nbsp;

"Our staff will tag as many species of fish as possible, including bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, drum and carp,” said Breth. “Last year, someone won $250 in KDWP gift cards by catching a tagged warmouth.&nbsp;

“We will list the species tagged on ksoutdoors.com on the lake pages... If you catch one, make sure to snap a photo and share with us on social media or post online using #ksfishderby.”&nbsp;

If a tagged fish meets legal length limits, the fish may be kept. However, anglers may release their catch if they first remove the tag (see&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>&nbsp;for instructions).&nbsp;

Businesses and groups interested in sponsoring tagged fish for this year’s Derby can find sponsorship details at&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information on fishing in Kansas, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksoutdoors.com/Fishing">ksoutdoors.com/Fishing</a>.

For more on the Derby, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>KDWPPRATT&nbsp;– An angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this spring and summer in Kansas, thanks to the return of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby. This year’s Derby will run May 15 to September 15, 2022. During that time, anglers can try their luck at catching one of more than 500 specially tagged fish located in public waterbodies across the Sunflower State. The statewide competition is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Kansas Wildscape Foundation, Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Kansas State Fair, Firewater Music Festival, City of Independence, and many local retailers.&nbsp;“It’s a new year, but our goal remains the same - get people fishing and generate support for communities and nearby waters,” said David Breth, KDWP sportfishing education coordinator. “Participants will be excited to know that we’ve extended this year’s Derby to give anglers more time to win. We also added a few more lakes, and there are more tagged fish."&nbsp;How It WorksPre-registration is not required, and participation is free, though normal fishing license requirements remain in effect. To get your Kansas fishing license, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/">gooutdoorskansas.com</a>&nbsp;or download KDWP’s mobile licensing app, “Go Outdoors Kansas,” here&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>.&nbsp;Anglers who catch a tagged fish as part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby should remove the tag and enter the number at&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>. A follow-up communication will notify the angler of what they’ve won and where to claim their prize. Ksfishderby.com will also allow anglers and non-anglers to register to win additional prizes through random drawings.&nbsp;"Businesses, municipalities, and more are supporting the Great Kansas Fishing Derby by sponsoring many of our prizes, and without their support, the Derby wouldn’t exist,” added Breth. “Thanks to them, anglers can win concert tickets, state fair kid's packs, gift cards to Bass Pro/Cabelas and KDWP, fishing tackle, experiences, cabin stays, and cash this year.”If that’s not incentive enough, the Derby offers another major prize this year. Every angler who catches and redeems a valid derby tag will be entered into a drawing to win a lifetime hunting and fishing license sponsored by Kansas Wildscape Foundation.&nbsp;Where To FishAll participating waterbodies are open to the public and managed, in whole or in-part, by KDWP. Also included in the list of participating waters are ponds and lakes currently enrolled in KDWP’s Community Fisheries Assistance Program. By leveraging funding from federal excise taxes on fishing equipment, KDWP leases public access – at no additional cost to the public – to gorgeous waters that once required special county, community or city permits. To learn more about these waters, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program">https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program</a>.&nbsp;A complete list of waters with fish tagged for the Derby will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>&nbsp;on May 14.&nbsp;"Our staff will tag as many species of fish as possible, including bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, drum and carp,” said Breth. “Last year, someone won $250 in KDWP gift cards by catching a tagged warmouth.&nbsp;“We will list the species tagged on ksoutdoors.com on the lake pages... If you catch one, make sure to snap a photo and share with us on social media or post online using #ksfishderby.”&nbsp;If a tagged fish meets legal length limits, the fish may be kept. However, anglers may release their catch if they first remove the tag (see&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>&nbsp;for instructions).&nbsp;Businesses and groups interested in sponsoring tagged fish for this year’s Derby can find sponsorship details at&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on fishing in Kansas, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksoutdoors.com/Fishing">ksoutdoors.com/Fishing</a>.For more on the Derby, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://beyond.fishing/derby/">ksfishderby.com</a>.&nbsp;

KDWP: Great Kansas Fishing Derby starts Sunday; more prizes, time extended 

ABILENE - The Symphony at Sunset annual D-Day Commemoration Concert returns to the campus grounds at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, June 4. Several programs are scheduled leading up to the D-Day commemorative concert including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium.

Admission to the concert and museum is free all day. 

Concert activities begin at 4 p.m. with Salina-based band Everyday Lights performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m., and the Salina Symphony takes the stage just as the sun sets around 8:30 p.m. 

Food and beverage vendors open at 4 p.m. No weapons or outside alcohol are permitted on federal property.&nbsp; Small, soft-sided coolers are allowed; however all bags are subject to inspection. Remember to dress for the elements and bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray!

Guests are invited to arrive early and make time to visit the temporary exhibit Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin &amp; the Art of War. This traveling exhibit from Pritzker Military Museum &amp; Library debuts in Abilene on June 4 and runs through November 27. This retrospective of work by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, Bill Mauldin, about our nation's time of war, civil rights, and social justice is an absolute must-see.

Additional details for any of the programs including the&nbsp;WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium,&nbsp;Symphony at Sunset, and the&nbsp;Drawn to Combat&nbsp;exhibit can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Drzb44a6lNCc30d6BfFWmjiQgLk_7yIXeStx49_0o4VM18dEXnR_-7c45NIaIV8400foYIEAEU5vsxPluhYcytjO0ts6w-zZUOxmYq7mmRuxVyj3Qc6lupkFYtgJmQlatl_EgbKGokYLK-TYVyX1w==&amp;c=DnmxH-V0rv2aOKUi_rahMX1tduw3T5860uLMbprt2GFObxBGxXQAIQ==&amp;ch=048bYGOlczf6jURdHisyAB6WhI6zIqjxFXpaoPN-MVN4mRReo8qcKg==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>&nbsp;website.

This concert is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Marshall Motors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652472952647.jpeg" alt="Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert&nbsp;at Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene (File photo courtesy Salina Symphony)" />
 <figcaption>Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert&nbsp;at Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene (File photo courtesy Salina Symphony)</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedABILENE - The Symphony at Sunset annual D-Day Commemoration Concert returns to the campus grounds at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday, June 4. Several programs are scheduled leading up to the D-Day commemorative concert including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium.Admission to the concert and museum is free all day. Concert activities begin at 4 p.m. with Salina-based band Everyday Lights performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m., and the Salina Symphony takes the stage just as the sun sets around 8:30 p.m. Food and beverage vendors open at 4 p.m. No weapons or outside alcohol are permitted on federal property.&nbsp; Small, soft-sided coolers are allowed; however all bags are subject to inspection. Remember to dress for the elements and bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray! Guests are invited to arrive early and make time to visit the temporary exhibit Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin &amp; the Art of War. This traveling exhibit from Pritzker Military Museum &amp; Library debuts in Abilene on June 4 and runs through November 27. This retrospective of work by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, Bill Mauldin, about our nation's time of war, civil rights, and social justice is an absolute must-see.Additional details for any of the programs including the&nbsp;WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium,&nbsp;Symphony at Sunset, and the&nbsp;Drawn to Combat&nbsp;exhibit can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014Drzb44a6lNCc30d6BfFWmjiQgLk_7yIXeStx49_0o4VM18dEXnR_-7c45NIaIV8400foYIEAEU5vsxPluhYcytjO0ts6w-zZUOxmYq7mmRuxVyj3Qc6lupkFYtgJmQlatl_EgbKGokYLK-TYVyX1w==&amp;c=DnmxH-V0rv2aOKUi_rahMX1tduw3T5860uLMbprt2GFObxBGxXQAIQ==&amp;ch=048bYGOlczf6jURdHisyAB6WhI6zIqjxFXpaoPN-MVN4mRReo8qcKg==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>&nbsp;website. This concert is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Marshall Motors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert returns to Eisenhower grounds

National Association of Mail Carriers will "Stamp out Hunger" Saturday, May 14. 

Please put non-perishable food items by your mailbox Saturday morning before mail delivery and your mail carrier will collect the items. 

Donations from Hays will go to the Community Assistance Center.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652446102468.jpeg" alt="Donations from Hays will go to the Community Assistance Center." />
 <figcaption>Donations from Hays will go to the Community Assistance Center.</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedNational Association of Mail Carriers will "Stamp out Hunger" Saturday, May 14. Please put non-perishable food items by your mailbox Saturday morning before mail delivery and your mail carrier will collect the items. Donations from Hays will go to the Community Assistance Center.

Food donations collected tomorrow for NALC Stamp Out Hunger 

Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney 17th Annual Memorial Day Service,&nbsp; 403 South 13th, WaKeeney

Guest Speaker: Retired US Army Medical Service Corps Colonel Allen C. Schmidt 


Featuring: Marine Corps League E.A. Schumacher Detachment, Cavalry Re-enactment Troop (under the direction of Jake Bauer), American Legion Riders, Punishers M.C., Hays High Plains Chapter Barbershop Chorus, Taps will be played by TCHS Band Members Gage Hilmes &amp; Peyton Moore, Bagpipes played by Rev. Randy Gibbs, WaKeeney VFW Auxiliary (Peggy -White &amp; LaDonna Richeson) and Reverend Jon Anderson, Chaplain. 
North gates will be open for additional parking. 

Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are welcome. Handicapped parking available near the shelter area. 
All are invited.&nbsp;

Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney 17th Annual Memorial Day Service,&nbsp; 403 South 13th, WaKeeney 10 a.m. Monday, May 30Guest Speaker: Retired US Army Medical Service Corps Colonel Allen C. Schmidt 
Featuring: Marine Corps League E.A. Schumacher Detachment, Cavalry Re-enactment Troop (under the direction of Jake Bauer), American Legion Riders, Punishers M.C., Hays High Plains Chapter Barbershop Chorus, Taps will be played by TCHS Band Members Gage Hilmes &amp; Peyton Moore, Bagpipes played by Rev. Randy Gibbs, WaKeeney VFW Auxiliary (Peggy -White &amp; LaDonna Richeson) and Reverend Jon Anderson, Chaplain. 
North gates will be open for additional parking. Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are welcome. Handicapped parking available near the shelter area. 
All are invited.&nbsp;

Memorial Day services scheduled in WaKeeney

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to involve the community in a positive way to help promote awareness.

 Genoa is the pharmacy that is located inside of High Plains Mental Health Center, 208 E. 7th, Hays, and we've been here for 12 years.

Anyone is welcome to join us for a free ice cream treat Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. in the west parking lot.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to involve the community in a positive way to help promote awareness. Genoa is the pharmacy that is located inside of High Plains Mental Health Center, 208 E. 7th, Hays, and we've been here for 12 years.Anyone is welcome to join us for a free ice cream treat Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. in the west parking lot.&nbsp;

HPMHC pharmacy offers free ice cream to celebrate National Mental Health Month

TOPEKA&nbsp;—&nbsp;This year marks the 26th&nbsp;anniversary of section 529 in the federal tax code, which makes it possible to open a 529 education savings plan. The State of Kansas Treasurer’s Office has planned visits to museums across the state in celebration of this anniversary — culminating with a final event on May 29 to officially recognize 529 Day.

During each visit, the Treasurer and his staff will hand out informational materials about Learning Quest 529 accounts, and participants attending the event will be entered to win a random drawing for $1,000 to establish a Learning Quest 529 account or add the cash to an existing Learning Quest 529 account.

“I encourage Kansans to come visit with me as we are out and about across the state. We want to do our best to make sure that folks know about this opportunity to save for the next step in their education journey. We know that supporting education savings means supporting the future workforce of Kansas,” said&nbsp;Treasurer Lynn Rogers.

With the rising costs of education, Learning Quest 529 saving plans offer Kansas families an opportunity to save for school and enjoy tax benefits, all while reducing the burden of student loan debt. 

Any U.S. citizen or resident may open an account or be a beneficiary. There are no age or income requirements, and anyone can contribute any amount to the accounts up to $435,000. Funds can be used to cover costs of public, private, community, technical, and vocational schools as well as registered apprenticeship programs, and student debt.

The Treasurer has confirmed visits to the following locations:

Flints Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, KS May 7, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Exploration Place, Wichita, KS May 28, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sternberg Museum, Hays, KS May 29, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m.

For any additional locations that may be added, the public is encourage to check the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasTreasurer/events" target="_blank">events section of the Kansas State Treasurer’s Facebook page.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseTOPEKA&nbsp;—&nbsp;This year marks the 26th&nbsp;anniversary of section 529 in the federal tax code, which makes it possible to open a 529 education savings plan. The State of Kansas Treasurer’s Office has planned visits to museums across the state in celebration of this anniversary — culminating with a final event on May 29 to officially recognize 529 Day.During each visit, the Treasurer and his staff will hand out informational materials about Learning Quest 529 accounts, and participants attending the event will be entered to win a random drawing for $1,000 to establish a Learning Quest 529 account or add the cash to an existing Learning Quest 529 account.“I encourage Kansans to come visit with me as we are out and about across the state. We want to do our best to make sure that folks know about this opportunity to save for the next step in their education journey. We know that supporting education savings means supporting the future workforce of Kansas,” said&nbsp;Treasurer Lynn Rogers.With the rising costs of education, Learning Quest 529 saving plans offer Kansas families an opportunity to save for school and enjoy tax benefits, all while reducing the burden of student loan debt. Any U.S. citizen or resident may open an account or be a beneficiary. There are no age or income requirements, and anyone can contribute any amount to the accounts up to $435,000. Funds can be used to cover costs of public, private, community, technical, and vocational schools as well as registered apprenticeship programs, and student debt.The Treasurer has confirmed visits to the following locations: Flints Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, KS May 7, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exploration Place, Wichita, KS May 28, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sternberg Museum, Hays, KS May 29, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. For any additional locations that may be added, the public is encourage to check the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasTreasurer/events" target="_blank">events section of the Kansas State Treasurer’s Facebook page.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;

State treasurer to promote 529 Day in Hays this month

We are proud to welcome the 41 graduates of the Class of 2022 into the prestigious ranks of Thomas More Prep-Marian Alumni.&nbsp;

Commencement ceremonies will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 in 
the afternoon in Al Billinger Fieldhouse. The Baccalaureate Mass will 
precede commencement at 2:00 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt, class of 1990 and current Pastor and Chaplain
 of St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center in Manhattan will deliver the 
commencement address.

This is the 112th commencement ceremony for the school, which began as Hays Catholic College in 1908.&nbsp;

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 </figure>TMP-MWe are proud to welcome the 41 graduates of the Class of 2022 into the prestigious ranks of Thomas More Prep-Marian Alumni.&nbsp;Commencement ceremonies will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 in 
the afternoon in Al Billinger Fieldhouse. The Baccalaureate Mass will 
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 </figure>Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt, class of 1990 and current Pastor and Chaplain
 of St. Isidore's Catholic Student Center in Manhattan will deliver the 
commencement address.This is the 112th commencement ceremony for the school, which began as Hays Catholic College in 1908.&nbsp;

TMP-M will graduate 41 in 112th commencement

Stockton Peony Festival set for May 21

The Hays Young Professionals will host its second annual Community Street Dance on Friday, June 17, starting at 7:30 p.m at the Downtown Pavilion, 10th and Main, featuring live music from Anthony and the Anamals. The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Bring your lawn chair and favorite beverage.

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 </figure>The Hays Young Professionals will host its second annual Community Street Dance on Friday, June 17, starting at 7:30 p.m at the Downtown Pavilion, 10th and Main, featuring live music from Anthony and the Anamals. The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Bring your lawn chair and favorite beverage.

Hays Young Professionals street dance scheduled in June

TOPEKA - Registration is now open for the Kansas Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship event, June 16-18 in Leavenworth, Kan. Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates that you won’t find anywhere else.

“In today’s world, no matter the beef production system you are involved with, stockmanship and stewardship are more important than ever,” said Curt Pate, Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship clinician, and cattle handling expert. “This quality program combines age-old skills with modern practices to improve your bottom line and quality of life.”

The three-day event includes tours, classroom sessions and live cattle demonstrations with hands-on opportunities for attendees. The first day features a half-day tour including visits to Kauffman Stadium, Bichelmeyer Meats and J&amp;N Ranch. The evening concludes with dinner at the Schwinn Farm Barn and a keynote presentation by Ron Wilson, rancher and cowboy poet.

Classroom sessions on day two include topics such as economics, grazing management, importance of mental health, entrepreneurship, marketing concepts as well as a meat cutting demonstration, concluding with dinner and a live band. The final day at Due West Ranch Equestrian Center features stockmanship principles, safety considerations, chuteside demonstrations and a BQA training. The program is sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) a contractor to the beef checkoff, Merck Animal Health, Kansas State University (KSU) and the Kansas Beef Council (KBC).

“Merck Animal Health is proud to have a long-standing partnership with NCBA in ensuring education and animal welfare training with our sponsorship of Stockmanship and Stewardship,” said Kevin Mobley, executive director of sales and marketing for Merck Animal Health. “With products and technology designed to enhance animal health, productivity and traceability, combined with the expertise of our people, Merck Animal Health is in a unique position to provide leadership and innovation in the area of sustainability.”

For more information, complete agenda, fees and to register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/" target="_blank">www.StockmanshipAndStewardship.org</a>. Full registration includes all events and meals, and student pricing and one-day registration options are available.

Cattle producers attending Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship are eligible for reimbursement through the Rancher Resilience Grant. To apply for a grant to cover registration costs and two nights hotel, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant" target="_blank">www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseTOPEKA - Registration is now open for the Kansas Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship event, June 16-18 in Leavenworth, Kan. Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates that you won’t find anywhere else.“In today’s world, no matter the beef production system you are involved with, stockmanship and stewardship are more important than ever,” said Curt Pate, Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship clinician, and cattle handling expert. “This quality program combines age-old skills with modern practices to improve your bottom line and quality of life.”The three-day event includes tours, classroom sessions and live cattle demonstrations with hands-on opportunities for attendees. The first day features a half-day tour including visits to Kauffman Stadium, Bichelmeyer Meats and J&amp;N Ranch. The evening concludes with dinner at the Schwinn Farm Barn and a keynote presentation by Ron Wilson, rancher and cowboy poet.Classroom sessions on day two include topics such as economics, grazing management, importance of mental health, entrepreneurship, marketing concepts as well as a meat cutting demonstration, concluding with dinner and a live band. The final day at Due West Ranch Equestrian Center features stockmanship principles, safety considerations, chuteside demonstrations and a BQA training. The program is sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) a contractor to the beef checkoff, Merck Animal Health, Kansas State University (KSU) and the Kansas Beef Council (KBC).“Merck Animal Health is proud to have a long-standing partnership with NCBA in ensuring education and animal welfare training with our sponsorship of Stockmanship and Stewardship,” said Kevin Mobley, executive director of sales and marketing for Merck Animal Health. “With products and technology designed to enhance animal health, productivity and traceability, combined with the expertise of our people, Merck Animal Health is in a unique position to provide leadership and innovation in the area of sustainability.”For more information, complete agenda, fees and to register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/" target="_blank">www.StockmanshipAndStewardship.org</a>. Full registration includes all events and meals, and student pricing and one-day registration options are available.Cattle producers attending Stockmanship &amp; Stewardship are eligible for reimbursement through the Rancher Resilience Grant. To apply for a grant to cover registration costs and two nights hotel, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant" target="_blank">www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant</a>.&nbsp;

Registration open for Kansas Stockmanship & Stewardship event in June

Russell Humanities Speaker Series opens June 9

The Hays Area Children's Center and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas are collaborating on&nbsp;a transition process for Part C,&nbsp;Tiny-k services in Ellis County and a portion of Rush County. &nbsp;

Infant-toddler early intervention services are available to infants and toddlers to enhance development and minimize their potential for developmental delays, and to recognize the significant brain development that occurs during the child’s first three years. Intervention services include screenings, home visits, occupational, physical, speech or behavioral therapy and other intervention services.

This home-based service previously provided through the HACC, will officially transition over to DSNWK's Kid-Link services on May 15, 2022. The HACC will continue to operate their daycare services without change at the Children's Center on the FHSU campus. &nbsp;

Both the HACC and DSNWK are working to make this a smooth transition and would like to express our appreciation to all the affected families involved in this Part C,&nbsp;Tiny-k program for their help, patience and understanding as we work together through this transition process. &nbsp;

DSNWK's Kid-Link program has been proudly serving families in several surrounding counties in northwest Kansas including Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Smith, Osborne and Russell since 1976. &nbsp;

Parents involved in the Tiny-k program at the HACC can reach out with any questions about this change by calling HACC at (785) 625-3257. &nbsp;Over the next several weeks, direct outreach will be occurring with each enrolled family. &nbsp;New referrals in this area can be sent to DSNWK Kid-Link by faxing (785) 623-2867, phone (785) 621-5270, PO Box 310 or ASQ database (English:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asqonline.com/family/eabcab">https://www.asqonline.com/family/eabcab</a>, Spanish:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asqonline.com/family/42baa5">https://www.asqonline.com/family/42baa5</a>.

News releaseThe Hays Area Children's Center and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas are collaborating on&nbsp;a transition process for Part C,&nbsp;Tiny-k services in Ellis County and a portion of Rush County. &nbsp;Infant-toddler early intervention services are available to infants and toddlers to enhance development and minimize their potential for developmental delays, and to recognize the significant brain development that occurs during the child’s first three years. Intervention services include screenings, home visits, occupational, physical, speech or behavioral therapy and other intervention services.This home-based service previously provided through the HACC, will officially transition over to DSNWK's Kid-Link services on May 15, 2022. The HACC will continue to operate their daycare services without change at the Children's Center on the FHSU campus. &nbsp;Both the HACC and DSNWK are working to make this a smooth transition and would like to express our appreciation to all the affected families involved in this Part C,&nbsp;Tiny-k program for their help, patience and understanding as we work together through this transition process. &nbsp;DSNWK's Kid-Link program has been proudly serving families in several surrounding counties in northwest Kansas including Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Smith, Osborne and Russell since 1976. &nbsp;Parents involved in the Tiny-k program at the HACC can reach out with any questions about this change by calling HACC at (785) 625-3257. &nbsp;Over the next several weeks, direct outreach will be occurring with each enrolled family. &nbsp;New referrals in this area can be sent to DSNWK Kid-Link by faxing (785) 623-2867, phone (785) 621-5270, PO Box 310 or ASQ database (English:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asqonline.com/family/eabcab">https://www.asqonline.com/family/eabcab</a>, Spanish:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.asqonline.com/family/42baa5">https://www.asqonline.com/family/42baa5</a>.

Part C Tiny-k services transitioning from HACC to DSNWK

The City of Hays Water Resources Department has contracted with Pro Pipe, Denver, to conduct sewer line cleaning and inspections at the locations shown on the above map. 

Cleaning will begin Monday. Pro Pipe should be completed with the entire project by Friday, July 1.

Pro Pine will perform light cleaning and video inspection of 118,177 linear feet (22 miles) of sanitary sewer with a budget authority not to&nbsp;exceed $140,000. The 2022 program continues the goal of performing cleaning of sanitary&nbsp;sewer lines on a five-year cleaning cycle.&nbsp;

Door hanger notices will be placed on homes and businesses affected prior to cleaning. Work will begin at the north end of the project area and proceed south until completed. 

During this process, residents may experience a rumbling sound, in addition to the possibility of water entering your sink, bathtub and/or toilet. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum from the cleaning process. If you will not be home or on vacation during this time of sewer line cleaning, please protect your home by keeping your toilet lids down. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Pro Pipe’s onsite Supervisor Del at 480-318-9315,  Project Manager Isaac at 909-568-7070, or the Water Resources Dept. at 785-628-7380.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe City of Hays Water Resources Department has contracted with Pro Pipe, Denver, to conduct sewer line cleaning and inspections at the locations shown on the above map. Cleaning will begin Monday. Pro Pipe should be completed with the entire project by Friday, July 1.Pro Pine will perform light cleaning and video inspection of 118,177 linear feet (22 miles) of sanitary sewer with a budget authority not to&nbsp;exceed $140,000. The 2022 program continues the goal of performing cleaning of sanitary&nbsp;sewer lines on a five-year cleaning cycle.&nbsp;Door hanger notices will be placed on homes and businesses affected prior to cleaning. Work will begin at the north end of the project area and proceed south until completed. During this process, residents may experience a rumbling sound, in addition to the possibility of water entering your sink, bathtub and/or toilet. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum from the cleaning process. If you will not be home or on vacation during this time of sewer line cleaning, please protect your home by keeping your toilet lids down. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Pro Pipe’s onsite Supervisor Del at 480-318-9315, Project Manager Isaac at 909-568-7070, or the Water Resources Dept. at 785-628-7380.

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