By KARISSA WINKEL Cottonwood Extension District

As the population of those 65 and older grows, the proportion of Americans with dementia will rise. Currently, it is estimated that 6.9 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s dementia. Close family and friends tend to provide caregiving services for loved ones with the disease, and it is no easy task. In fact, those caring for a person with dementia provide extensive assistance including personal care, increased supervision, and response to behavioral symptoms.

This is why respite care, or rest for the caregiver, is vital. If you or someone you know could benefit from respite care, look to community resources for assistance.

A Different Mindset Association, located in Hays, Kansas, aims to support caregivers, provide education, network resources, and promote awareness about dementia. The group hosts caregiver support group meetings in person and via Zoom. They also provide a monthly mobile respite care service and a social engagement day program for those with dementia.

Mobile respite, “On the Road Again,” occurs the first Tuesday of every month at the Hays Senior Center. Caregivers have the opportunity to drop loved ones off to enjoy lunch, field trips, community service opportunities, and indoor and outdoor experiences.

“Our Club,” is a day program from 11 am- 3:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Participants can enjoy lunch, art, drama, music, intergenerational activities, community service, and animal friends at the Hays Senior Center.

Through these programs, A Different Mindset Association hopes to relieve caregivers and enrich the lives of those with dementia through social connections, recreation, and a newfound purpose.

Everyone needs a break to rest and recharge. Respite care can provide temporary relief from caregiving, while the person with dementia continues to receive care in a safe environment. Using respite services can strengthen your ability to provide the best care possible.

Visit https://www.adiffmindsetassoc.org/adm/support/ or call 785- 269-1928 to learn more about the services A Different Mindset Association provides.

Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu.

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 </figure>By KARISSA WINKEL Cottonwood Extension DistrictAs the population of those 65 and older grows, the proportion of Americans with dementia will rise. Currently, it is estimated that 6.9 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s dementia. Close family and friends tend to provide caregiving services for loved ones with the disease, and it is no easy task. In fact, those caring for a person with dementia provide extensive assistance including personal care, increased supervision, and response to behavioral symptoms.This is why respite care, or rest for the caregiver, is vital. If you or someone you know could benefit from respite care, look to community resources for assistance.A Different Mindset Association, located in Hays, Kansas, aims to support caregivers, provide education, network resources, and promote awareness about dementia. The group hosts caregiver support group meetings in person and via Zoom. They also provide a monthly mobile respite care service and a social engagement day program for those with dementia.Mobile respite, “On the Road Again,” occurs the first Tuesday of every month at the Hays Senior Center. Caregivers have the opportunity to drop loved ones off to enjoy lunch, field trips, community service opportunities, and indoor and outdoor experiences.“Our Club,” is a day program from 11 am- 3:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Participants can enjoy lunch, art, drama, music, intergenerational activities, community service, and animal friends at the Hays Senior Center.Through these programs, A Different Mindset Association hopes to relieve caregivers and enrich the lives of those with dementia through social connections, recreation, and a newfound purpose.Everyone needs a break to rest and recharge. Respite care can provide temporary relief from caregiving, while the person with dementia continues to receive care in a safe environment. Using respite services can strengthen your ability to provide the best care possible.Visit https://www.adiffmindsetassoc.org/adm/support/ or call 785- 269-1928 to learn more about the services A Different Mindset Association provides.Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu.

WINKEL: Respite Services Near You

Colby Community College is accepting applications for part-time Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) instructors to provide high-quality education for students pursuing healthcare careers in the following communities:

Overview The CNA and CMA instructors will teach classes to prepare students to become certified professionals in long-term care and medication administration.

· Hold a current Kansas RN or LPN license in good standing, with no pending or current disciplinary actions.

· Have at least two years of full-time licensed experience.

· Possess one year of experience in a long-term care setting or have completed seven hours of professional continuing education on person-centered care in a licensed adult care home or long-term care unit of a hospital within the past year.

· Experience supervising nurse aides or teaching adults, with completion of a course in adult education or professional continuing education focused on supervision or adult education.

· CNA class (5 credit hours) is $3,250 with up to 10 students;

· CMA class (4-hours) is $2,600 with up to 6 students.

Application Process Positions will be open until filled. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, references, and postsecondary transcripts to:

Colby Community College ATTN: Human Resources 1255 S Range Ave Colby, KS 67701 Apply online or email materials to hr@colbycc.edu. For more information, please visit www.colbycc.edu/employment or contact Human Resources at (785) 460-5490.

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 </figure>Colby Community College is accepting applications for part-time Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) instructors to provide high-quality education for students pursuing healthcare careers in the following communities:· Colby· Hoxie· Norton· Oakley· Oberlin· PhillipsburgOverview The CNA and CMA instructors will teach classes to prepare students to become certified professionals in long-term care and medication administration.Qualifications· Hold a current Kansas RN or LPN license in good standing, with no pending or current disciplinary actions.· Have at least two years of full-time licensed experience.· Possess one year of experience in a long-term care setting or have completed seven hours of professional continuing education on person-centered care in a licensed adult care home or long-term care unit of a hospital within the past year.· Experience supervising nurse aides or teaching adults, with completion of a course in adult education or professional continuing education focused on supervision or adult education.Compensation $650 per credit hour:· CNA class (5 credit hours) is $3,250 with up to 10 students;· CMA class (4-hours) is $2,600 with up to 6 students.Application Process Positions will be open until filled. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, references, and postsecondary transcripts to:Colby Community College ATTN: Human Resources 1255 S Range Ave Colby, KS 67701 Apply online or email materials to hr@colbycc.edu. For more information, please visit www.colbycc.edu/employment or contact Human Resources at (785) 460-5490.

Hansen Museum to offer Joy of Painting class

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

A juvenile runaway from Ohio was located in a Hays apartment following a disturbance call to the police.

Hays Police Department Chief Don Scheibler said a call made on Sept. 17 from someone living in the apartment led to the discovery of the juvenile.

"This was a disturbance call initially but when officers got there, they had a runaway which had been found," he said.

The caller reported that she was living with a runaway from Ohio.

Scheibler said the juvenile had been living at the residence since July 1 before being discovered on Sept. 17. The juvenile was identified and taken into custody to be returned to Ohio.

Nineteen-year-old suspect Logan Joseph Bryan Douglass was arrested for alleged child misconduct related to sheltering or concealing a runaway.

Twenty-year-old Kiersten Angel Satterfield was also arrested for aggravated interference contributing to child misconduct.

Both Hays residents were arrested and booked into the Ellis County Jail.

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 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostA juvenile runaway from Ohio was located in a Hays apartment following a disturbance call to the police.Hays Police Department Chief Don Scheibler said a call made on Sept. 17 from someone living in the apartment led to the discovery of the juvenile."This was a disturbance call initially but when officers got there, they had a runaway which had been found," he said.The caller reported that she was living with a runaway from Ohio.Scheibler said the juvenile had been living at the residence since July 1 before being discovered on Sept. 17. The juvenile was identified and taken into custody to be returned to Ohio.Nineteen-year-old suspect Logan Joseph Bryan Douglass was arrested for alleged child misconduct related to sheltering or concealing a runaway.Twenty-year-old Kiersten Angel Satterfield was also arrested for aggravated interference contributing to child misconduct.Both Hays residents were arrested and booked into the Ellis County Jail.

Juvenile runaway from Ohio found in Hays, two suspects arrested 

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Outdoor watering restrictions in Hays between noon and 7 p.m. will end Sept. 30. They began June 1 and include private wells.

In addition to the seasonal restrictions, the following is prohibited year-round:

• Washing down of hardscapes such as sidewalks, parking lots and driveways • Known loss of water through breaks or leaks in plumbing systems • Escape of water from private property onto public property such as sidewalks or into the street gutter from landscape irrigation

If the fall weather is hot and windy, it's highly encouraged to water landscapes plants, including turfgrass, said Holly Dickman, water conservation specialist.

"If it's necessary, water early in the morning or at night to make most efficient use of the water," she said.

"Fortunately, with cooler night temperatures and shorter days, the need for supplemental irrigation is greatly reduced. Always be sure to check the soil first before turning on the irrigation or garden hose."

Fall is a good time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, as well as many drought-tolerant perennials.

"The cooler temperatures make the environment less stressful, while the warm soil temperatures encourage good root growth," Dickman said.

She advised to first prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter.

"Compost, peat moss, grass clippings or shredded leaves can loosen heavy clay soil, allowing water to percolate down to plant roots instead of running off.

"Fall is an excellent time to add organic matter to gardens and landscape beds, so they can grow more water-efficient roots next spring.

"You can do that any time before it freezes," she said.

More information about creating a "WaterSmart Landscape" is available online at <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/566/WaterSmart-Landscaping">www.watersmarthays.com</a> or by contacting your local K-State Research and Extension Office.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostOutdoor watering restrictions in Hays between noon and 7 p.m. will end Sept. 30. They began June 1 and include private wells.In addition to the seasonal restrictions, the following is prohibited year-round:• Washing down of hardscapes such as sidewalks, parking lots and driveways • Known loss of water through breaks or leaks in plumbing systems • Escape of water from private property onto public property such as sidewalks or into the street gutter from landscape irrigationIf the fall weather is hot and windy, it's highly encouraged to water landscapes plants, including turfgrass, said Holly Dickman, water conservation specialist."If it's necessary, water early in the morning or at night to make most efficient use of the water," she said."Fortunately, with cooler night temperatures and shorter days, the need for supplemental irrigation is greatly reduced. Always be sure to check the soil first before turning on the irrigation or garden hose."Fall is a good time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, as well as many drought-tolerant perennials."The cooler temperatures make the environment less stressful, while the warm soil temperatures encourage good root growth," Dickman said.She advised to first prepare the soil by incorporating organic matter."Compost, peat moss, grass clippings or shredded leaves can loosen heavy clay soil, allowing water to percolate down to plant roots instead of running off."Fall is an excellent time to add organic matter to gardens and landscape beds, so they can grow more water-efficient roots next spring."You can do that any time before it freezes," she said.More information about creating a "WaterSmart Landscape" is available online at <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/566/WaterSmart-Landscaping">www.watersmarthays.com</a> or by contacting your local K-State Research and Extension Office.&nbsp;

Outdoor watering restrictions end Monday in Hays   

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

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Three-day weather outlook

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2024.

AbileneRanda DeWeese, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Robin Reinhard, A.A. S

BasehorDanielle Nay, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

BentonAudrey Lancaster, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Clay CenterChayla Maichel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

ColbyMorgan Barnes, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;David Becker, Emergency Planning and Mitigation Certificate

DerbyBraden Boswell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dodge CityCharlee Bitler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

EllinwoodBrooke McReynolds, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

EnterpriseLaura Squier, Medical Coding Certificate

Fort LeavenworthDestinee Armstead, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joy Becker, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chloe Howard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lineza LaFace, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Paxston Sailers, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Meisha Wilson, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort RileyClara Barbosa Hernandez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Janaye Brew, A.A.S.Hannah Conn, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hailey Estes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sierra Iron Moccasin, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dorothy Jebehn, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Katie Kelly, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Yasmin Orellana Martinez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Josiah Riojas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Juan Soto-Lara, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Allyson Townsend, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kaycie Yeumans, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

GorhamCourtney Lines, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Great BendAliyah Fryberger, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Olivia Petrik, A.A.S.Heather Ramirez, Medical Coding CertificateCaden Rhan-Nokleby, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Analiz Rivas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

HoisingtonPenelope Mccraw, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brooklynne Zielke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

JetmoreValeria Gallardo-Pulido, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

JohnsonLeighton Grover, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Junction CityDavin Antillon, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jakayla Castile, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Harrison Corn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Danny Gordon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maria Guzman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Nicole Philen-Braun, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Haley Voelcker, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

La CrosseAshton Waggoner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

LarnedKyle Fredericks, Welding TechnologyJoseph Seiler, Bus Management &amp; Leadership Certificate

LawrenceMozae Rivers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

LeavenworthKari Corbet, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Juan Lopez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kleber Zambrano, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

MacksvilleAngel Lopez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

ManhattanChalice Carter, Medical Assistant CertificateRonald Hill, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Peter Hughes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Olivia Kubista, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jaden Lang, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jasmine Larry, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hannah London-Janicki, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Autumn McDonnell, Medical Coding CertificateCalina Mingo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collin Rankin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maxine Ross, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy Washington, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ness CityMadison Barrera, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

PhillipsburgWysteria Corbett, Dietary Manager Certificate

PrattAlexandra Heyl, Medical Coding Certificate

Pretty PrairieMcKenna Vogl, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Rush CenterJana Herdman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

RussellWhitney Nuss, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

St. JohnJonathan Lyon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

SalinaSharon Dolan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Heidi Tuttle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Smith CenterHaley Feldmann, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

TopekaRobert Bolin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

WichitaAndrea Collins, Medical Coding CertificateStephanie Scifres, A.A.S.

WinfieldShawn Keene, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

WoodstonMelissa Ard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mobile, Ala.Jeramiah Martin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Selma, Calif.Caleb Cardoza, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Colorado Springs, Colo.Melissa Sandoval, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ave Maria, Fla.Jacob Damas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Augusta, Ga.Sienna Lenon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Benning, Ga.Tiffany Rismiller, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Le Mars, IowaWillow Olsen, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Chicago, Ill.Fawaz Surakat, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lagro, Ind.Blake Huston, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Knox, Ky.Lillian Duke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Baltimore, Md.Aaron Charles, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Audubon, N.J.Frank Mcintosh, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Egg Harbor Township, N.J.Marlena Morel Marte, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Blackwell, Okla.Kristopher Perkins, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Duncan, Okla.Mikaylee Ribble, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

El Paso, TexasShelia Cleek, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Little Elm, TexasKayla Williams, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mansfield, TexasNoah Kincade, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

San Antonio, TexasRaeann Selvera, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

West Valley City, UtahJadelyn Hooper, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

JamaicaChristopher Young, A.S.Adrian Nethersole, A.S.

SubmittedBarton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2024.AbileneRanda DeWeese, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Robin Reinhard, A.A. SBasehorDanielle Nay, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;BentonAudrey Lancaster, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Clay CenterChayla Maichel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ColbyMorgan Barnes, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;David Becker, Emergency Planning and Mitigation CertificateConcordiaKarah Standridge, A.A.S.DerbyBraden Boswell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dodge CityCharlee Bitler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;EllinwoodBrooke McReynolds, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;EnterpriseLaura Squier, Medical Coding CertificateFort LeavenworthDestinee Armstead, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Joy Becker, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chloe Howard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lineza LaFace, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Paxston Sailers, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Meisha Wilson, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort RileyClara Barbosa Hernandez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Janaye Brew, A.A.S.Hannah Conn, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hailey Estes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sierra Iron Moccasin, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dorothy Jebehn, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Katie Kelly, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Yasmin Orellana Martinez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Josiah Riojas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Juan Soto-Lara, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Allyson Townsend, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kaycie Yeumans, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;GorhamCourtney Lines, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Great BendAliyah Fryberger, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Olivia Petrik, A.A.S.Heather Ramirez, Medical Coding CertificateCaden Rhan-Nokleby, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Analiz Rivas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;HoisingtonPenelope Mccraw, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brooklynne Zielke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;JetmoreValeria Gallardo-Pulido, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;JohnsonLeighton Grover, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Junction CityDavin Antillon, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jakayla Castile, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Harrison Corn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Danny Gordon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maria Guzman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Nicole Philen-Braun, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Haley Voelcker, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;La CrosseAshton Waggoner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;LarnedKyle Fredericks, Welding TechnologyJoseph Seiler, Bus Management &amp; Leadership CertificateLawrenceMozae Rivers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;LeavenworthKari Corbet, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Juan Lopez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kleber Zambrano, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;MacksvilleAngel Lopez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ManhattanChalice Carter, Medical Assistant CertificateRonald Hill, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Peter Hughes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Olivia Kubista, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jaden Lang, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jasmine Larry, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hannah London-Janicki, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Autumn McDonnell, Medical Coding CertificateCalina Mingo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collin Rankin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maxine Ross, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy Washington, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ness CityMadison Barrera, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;PhillipsburgWysteria Corbett, Dietary Manager CertificatePrattAlexandra Heyl, Medical Coding CertificatePretty PrairieMcKenna Vogl, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Rush CenterJana Herdman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;RussellWhitney Nuss, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;St. JohnJonathan Lyon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;SalinaSharon Dolan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Heidi Tuttle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Smith CenterHaley Feldmann, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;TopekaRobert Bolin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;WichitaAndrea Collins, Medical Coding CertificateStephanie Scifres, A.A.S.WinfieldShawn Keene, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;WoodstonMelissa Ard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mobile, Ala.Jeramiah Martin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Selma, Calif.Caleb Cardoza, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Aurora, Colo.Andrew Toole, A.A.S.Colorado Springs, Colo.Melissa Sandoval, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ave Maria, Fla.Jacob Damas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Augusta, Ga.Sienna Lenon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Benning, Ga.Tiffany Rismiller, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Le Mars, IowaWillow Olsen, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chicago, Ill.Fawaz Surakat, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lagro, Ind.Blake Huston, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Knox, Ky.Lillian Duke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Baltimore, Md.Aaron Charles, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Audubon, N.J.Frank Mcintosh, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Egg Harbor Township, N.J.Marlena Morel Marte, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Blackwell, Okla.Kristopher Perkins, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateDuncan, Okla.Mikaylee Ribble, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;El Paso, TexasShelia Cleek, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Little Elm, TexasKayla Williams, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mansfield, TexasNoah Kincade, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;San Antonio, TexasRaeann Selvera, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;West Valley City, UtahJadelyn Hooper, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;CanadaReece Hemmerling, A.S.JamaicaChristopher Young, A.S.Adrian Nethersole, A.S.MadagascarMirah Miarisoamalala, A.S.

Barton Community College announces summer 2024 graduates

The Hays Police Department responded to 92&nbsp; incidents Sept. 15-21, 2024, according to the HPD activity log.

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The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin work on the first phase of a modernization project on approximately 6 miles of K-23 in Sheridan County the week of Sept. 30.

The project will involve full-depth reconstruction of the pavement&nbsp;<a>into a 30-foot paved surface with 3-foot turf shoulders</a>&nbsp;starting near Road 70S and extending north to Walnut Avenue in Hoxie. The bridges spanning Sand Creek and the South Fork Solomon River will also be replaced.

Work will be phased across multiple construction seasons, with most activity occurring off of the roadway in 2024. Daily lane closures may be necessary at times, and traffic will be directed by flaggers in those instances.

<a>KDOT plans to close the highway in March 2025 and reopen in late fall.&nbsp;</a>A state route detour will be in effect during the closure. More information about the closure and detour will be provided at a later date.

The project is expected to be fully completed in early 2026.

The project is part of KDOT’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, known as IKE. Sporer Land Development of Oakley is the primary contractor with a total contract cost of approximately $19 million. For more information, contact KDOT Area Construction Manager Todd Anderson at 785-953-6011 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:todd.anderson@ks.gov">todd.anderson@ks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin work on the first phase of a modernization project on approximately 6 miles of K-23 in Sheridan County the week of Sept. 30.The project will involve full-depth reconstruction of the pavement&nbsp;<a>into a 30-foot paved surface with 3-foot turf shoulders</a>&nbsp;starting near Road 70S and extending north to Walnut Avenue in Hoxie. The bridges spanning Sand Creek and the South Fork Solomon River will also be replaced.Work will be phased across multiple construction seasons, with most activity occurring off of the roadway in 2024. Daily lane closures may be necessary at times, and traffic will be directed by flaggers in those instances.<a>KDOT plans to close the highway in March 2025 and reopen in late fall.&nbsp;</a>A state route detour will be in effect during the closure. More information about the closure and detour will be provided at a later date.The project is expected to be fully completed in early 2026.The project is part of KDOT’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, known as IKE. Sporer Land Development of Oakley is the primary contractor with a total contract cost of approximately $19 million. For more information, contact KDOT Area Construction Manager Todd Anderson at 785-953-6011 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:todd.anderson@ks.gov">todd.anderson@ks.gov</a>.

 Work set to start on K-23 modernization project in Sheridan County

K-State Research &amp; Extension will host the Kansas Landowner Conference on Oct. 10 -11 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan.

This conference is for owners of agriculture land who did not necessarily grow up on the farm or those who inherited a farm and do not know where to start on how to handle being a landowner and working with a tenant.

Topics presented will be land values and trends, landowner-tenant communication, estate planning, wind and solar leases, hunting leases, carbon credits, conservation programs, farm economy outlook and more.

To register, visit <a href="https://agmanager.info/landowner">agmanager.info/landowner</a>. If you have questions contact your local county or district Extension Office.

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 </figure>Cottonwood Extension DistrictK-State Research &amp; Extension will host the Kansas Landowner Conference on Oct. 10 -11 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan.This conference is for owners of agriculture land who did not necessarily grow up on the farm or those who inherited a farm and do not know where to start on how to handle being a landowner and working with a tenant.Topics presented will be land values and trends, landowner-tenant communication, estate planning, wind and solar leases, hunting leases, carbon credits, conservation programs, farm economy outlook and more.Early bird registration ends Oct. 1.To register, visit <a href="https://agmanager.info/landowner">agmanager.info/landowner</a>. If you have questions contact your local county or district Extension Office.

Kansas Landowner Conference is Oct. 10-11

By JOHN P. TRETBAR Eagle Media

The second most prolific crude-oil producing state in the U.S. has canceled dozens of planned wastewater injection wells. 

New Mexico has been rattled by a string of felt earthquakes in recent months, and a new study has uncovered thousands of quakes that have gone unfelt and undetected. The state pulled the plug on 75 new disposal wells along its southern border with Texas. Operators planned to inject 2.3 million barrels of brine into the earth each day at the facilities. 

According to the report, an average of about four barrels of wastewater are produced with each barrel of oil extracted in New Mexico.

Russia is shipping black gold on blacklisted ships, in defiance of Western sanctions. 

Since April, Russian ports have loaded petroleum cargoes onto at least 17 ships that have been restricted by the West, according to Bloomberg ship tracking data. 

Over the last several months Moscow appears to have ramped up its use of sanctioned vessels. A dozen of them took on cargoes of Russian crude and products in August and September, up from just one sanctioned ship noted in April.

The Energy Department reported another million barrels barrels in refills to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the last two weeks. SPR inventories total 381 million barrels as of September 13. That's up more than 29 million barrels from a year ago. 

Reuters reports the administration will announce another six million barrels in refill purchases for delivery early next year.&nbsp; So far more than 50 million barrels have been added back into the SPR since the sale two years ago of more than 180 million barrels.

Commercial crude inventories dropped by 1.6 million barrels last week. 

Stockpiles are about four percent below the five year average for this time of year. U.S. crude production drops slightly to 13,211,000 barrels per day. Since last October, weekly U.S. crude oil production has dropped below 13 million barrels per day only once, during a widespread winter weather event in January.

Crude oil imports outpaced exports by 1.7 million barrels per day last week.&nbsp;Petroleum product imports lagged behind exports by more than five million barrels.

U.S. crude imports averaged 6.3 million barrels a day, down more than half a million barrels from last week. The four-week average is down more than seven percent from the same four weeks last year. 

Crude imports are down nearly half a million barrels a day from a year ago, and nearly 200-thousand daily barrels from two years ago.

The government reports crude exports of more than 4.5 million barrels a day, up nearly 1.3 million from a week ago but down half a million daily barrels from a year ago.

The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is down one gas rig for a total of 588 nationwide. The tally in Texas was up two rigs from a week ago, while New Mexico, Louisiana, Utah and Colorado were each down one rig.

The Kansas Rig Count From Independent Oil And Gas Service shows nine active rigs in eastern Kansas, down two, and 13 west of Wichita, which is unchanged. The tally is down 8% on the week, down 31% from a month ago, and down 39% from a year ago.

Kansas regulators okayed 19 new drilling locations last week, with eight in western Kansas, including two new drilling locations in Stafford County. That’s 752 permits so far this year. 

Independent Oil and Gas Service reports 23 new well completions, with 13 in western Kansas, with one in Ellis County. That’s 964 completions so far this year.

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 </figure>By JOHN P. TRETBAR Eagle MediaThe second most prolific crude-oil producing state in the U.S. has canceled dozens of planned wastewater injection wells. New Mexico has been rattled by a string of felt earthquakes in recent months, and a new study has uncovered thousands of quakes that have gone unfelt and undetected. The state pulled the plug on 75 new disposal wells along its southern border with Texas. Operators planned to inject 2.3 million barrels of brine into the earth each day at the facilities. According to the report, an average of about four barrels of wastewater are produced with each barrel of oil extracted in New Mexico.Russia is shipping black gold on blacklisted ships, in defiance of Western sanctions. Since April, Russian ports have loaded petroleum cargoes onto at least 17 ships that have been restricted by the West, according to Bloomberg ship tracking data. Over the last several months Moscow appears to have ramped up its use of sanctioned vessels. A dozen of them took on cargoes of Russian crude and products in August and September, up from just one sanctioned ship noted in April.The Energy Department reported another million barrels barrels in refills to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the last two weeks. SPR inventories total 381 million barrels as of September 13. That's up more than 29 million barrels from a year ago. Reuters reports the administration will announce another six million barrels in refill purchases for delivery early next year.&nbsp; So far more than 50 million barrels have been added back into the SPR since the sale two years ago of more than 180 million barrels.Commercial crude inventories dropped by 1.6 million barrels last week. Stockpiles are about four percent below the five year average for this time of year. U.S. crude production drops slightly to 13,211,000 barrels per day. Since last October, weekly U.S. crude oil production has dropped below 13 million barrels per day only once, during a widespread winter weather event in January.Crude oil imports outpaced exports by 1.7 million barrels per day last week.&nbsp;Petroleum product imports lagged behind exports by more than five million barrels.U.S. crude imports averaged 6.3 million barrels a day, down more than half a million barrels from last week. The four-week average is down more than seven percent from the same four weeks last year. Crude imports are down nearly half a million barrels a day from a year ago, and nearly 200-thousand daily barrels from two years ago.The government reports crude exports of more than 4.5 million barrels a day, up nearly 1.3 million from a week ago but down half a million daily barrels from a year ago.The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is down one gas rig for a total of 588 nationwide. The tally in Texas was up two rigs from a week ago, while New Mexico, Louisiana, Utah and Colorado were each down one rig.The Kansas Rig Count From Independent Oil And Gas Service shows nine active rigs in eastern Kansas, down two, and 13 west of Wichita, which is unchanged. The tally is down 8% on the week, down 31% from a month ago, and down 39% from a year ago.Kansas regulators okayed 19 new drilling locations last week, with eight in western Kansas, including two new drilling locations in Stafford County. That’s 752 permits so far this year. Independent Oil and Gas Service reports 23 new well completions, with 13 in western Kansas, with one in Ellis County. That’s 964 completions so far this year.

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Come and help us celebrate Becky Kiser's retirement.

This is a come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Media Center, 2300 Hall.

Kiser has been an Eagle employee-owner since 2005, officially retiring this September to end a successful 19-year career.

She's been a consistent asset to Eagle as the Hays Post news director and a part of the Hays community before her start with Eagle.

She was professor at Fort Hays State University, been an anchor on local television with KAYS-TV, KBSH,and ECTV.

You can hear her on all Hays Eagle Radio stations as she does the local news.

 You can find her Thursday nights covering city commission meetings. 

She is currently on the United Way board and a member of Women Who Lead to name a few. 

Becky has won numerous awards over the years, the most recent are as follows: 2024 KAB honorable for multimedia reporting; 2023 KAB first place for multimedia reporting, second place for complete newscast and honorable mention for a special program; 2022 KPA first place for best story originating from a public notice, and 2022 KAB honorable mention for complete newscast.

She has done so much more throughout her career.

Please stop by and wish her the best. She will be missed and we hope she will enjoy her retirement years.

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 </figure>Come and help us celebrate Becky Kiser's retirement.This is a come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagle Media Center, 2300 Hall.Kiser has been an Eagle employee-owner since 2005, officially retiring this September to end a successful 19-year career.She's been a consistent asset to Eagle as the Hays Post news director and a part of the Hays community before her start with Eagle.She was professor at Fort Hays State University, been an anchor on local television with KAYS-TV, KBSH,and ECTV.You can hear her on all Hays Eagle Radio stations as she does the local news. You can find her Thursday nights covering city commission meetings. She is currently on the United Way board and a member of Women Who Lead to name a few. Becky has won numerous awards over the years, the most recent are as follows: 2024 KAB honorable for multimedia reporting; 2023 KAB first place for multimedia reporting, second place for complete newscast and honorable mention for a special program; 2022 KPA first place for best story originating from a public notice, and 2022 KAB honorable mention for complete newscast.She has done so much more throughout her career.Please stop by and wish her the best. She will be missed and we hope she will enjoy her retirement years.

Kiser retirement reception set for Thursday

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Hays USD 489 school board approved a guaranteed maximum price of $14.49 million for the O'Loughlin Elementary School renovation and addition at its meeting on Monday.

The school board members asked representatives of DLR, the district's architect, about the cost of the project and the remaining bond projects.

A new high school is being built as part of $145 million in bond projects. The current high school will be converted into a middle school, and the middle school will be converted into an elementary school. An addition and renovation at Roosevelt Elementary School is close to being completed.

Lincoln Elementary School will close in May, and the district plans to close Wilson Elementary School as well. Upon the closure of the Rockwell Administration Center, that building will likely be used as an administrative office.

The former middle school will become Felten Elementary School. The main change at the Felten will be the addition of en-suite bathrooms to the kindergarten and first-grade classrooms.

The kindergarten and first-grade classrooms also will receive paint and other light renovations.

Board member Jayme Goetz expressed concerns about the school's plumbing.

Superintendent Ron Wilson said staff are not aware of any current plumbing problems. The DLR representative said a site visit is performed before the contract goes to bid.

The estimated cost for the project will be $3.8 million.

The project has a built-in 5% contingency fund.

Work on the new high school is set to be completed in August 2025. Work on the old high school is set to begin in summer 2025, with completion anticipated in six to eight months.

In the current high school, walls for several small classrooms will be moved to create larger classrooms.

The classrooms that will be enlarged will also receive light renovations, including flooring and paint.

The typical classroom in the former high school is about 624 square feet. New classrooms being built today average 800 to 900 square feet.

The district has budgeted $6.9 million for the renovations of the current high school. It has already spent $3.6 million to replace the HVAC system, and the rest of the renovations will cost an estimated $3.3 million.

All three projects are within the budget for the bond.

"I don't think we have wisely been using money," board member Derek Yarmer said. "I don't feel we've made the plans for the next step."

"We've spent this money here, and whatever we have left, we have left," he said.

He added, "I think we overspent in areas we didn't need to. We are still leaving things subpar."

Board member Allen Park said he thought the light renovations could be done by district maintenance staff to save money.&nbsp;

He also said he thought the community and board should have been more involved in the planning process for Felten, the new middle school and O'Loughlin.

The price for the O'Loughlin project passed on a vote of 5-2, with Yarmer and Park voting against it.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Hays USD 489 school board approved a guaranteed maximum price of $14.49 million for the O'Loughlin Elementary School renovation and addition at its meeting on Monday.The school board members asked representatives of DLR, the district's architect, about the cost of the project and the remaining bond projects.A new high school is being built as part of $145 million in bond projects. The current high school will be converted into a middle school, and the middle school will be converted into an elementary school. An addition and renovation at Roosevelt Elementary School is close to being completed.Lincoln Elementary School will close in May, and the district plans to close Wilson Elementary School as well. Upon the closure of the Rockwell Administration Center, that building will likely be used as an administrative office.The former middle school will become Felten Elementary School. The main change at the Felten will be the addition of en-suite bathrooms to the kindergarten and first-grade classrooms.The kindergarten and first-grade classrooms also will receive paint and other light renovations.Board member Jayme Goetz expressed concerns about the school's plumbing.Superintendent Ron Wilson said staff are not aware of any current plumbing problems. The DLR representative said a site visit is performed before the contract goes to bid.The estimated cost for the project will be $3.8 million.The project has a built-in 5% contingency fund.Work on the new high school is set to be completed in August 2025. Work on the old high school is set to begin in summer 2025, with completion anticipated in six to eight months.In the current high school, walls for several small classrooms will be moved to create larger classrooms.The classrooms that will be enlarged will also receive light renovations, including flooring and paint.The typical classroom in the former high school is about 624 square feet. New classrooms being built today average 800 to 900 square feet.The district has budgeted $6.9 million for the renovations of the current high school. It has already spent $3.6 million to replace the HVAC system, and the rest of the renovations will cost an estimated $3.3 million.All three projects are within the budget for the bond."I don't think we have wisely been using money," board member Derek Yarmer said. "I don't feel we've made the plans for the next step.""We've spent this money here, and whatever we have left, we have left," he said.He added, "I think we overspent in areas we didn't need to. We are still leaving things subpar."Board member Allen Park said he thought the light renovations could be done by district maintenance staff to save money.&nbsp;He also said he thought the community and board should have been more involved in the planning process for Felten, the new middle school and O'Loughlin.The price for the O'Loughlin project passed on a vote of 5-2, with Yarmer and Park voting against it.

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