Hays High (2-2, 2-0 WAC) at Junction City (1-3, 0-1 CL) Friday, Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. Junction City, Kan. – Blue Jay Stadium

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1267898">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The Hays High Indians are on the road once again Friday night as they travel to take on the Junction City Blue Jays.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central Time. Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and radio.

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 </figure>Hays High (2-2, 2-0 WAC) at Junction City (1-3, 0-1 CL) Friday, Oct. 4 - 7 p.m. Junction City, Kan. – Blue Jay StadiumRadio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1267898">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The Hays High Indians are on the road once again Friday night as they travel to take on the Junction City Blue Jays.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central Time. Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 Hays travels to Junction City

The Hays 2024 Oktoberfest kicked off this morning with opening ceremonies and the tapping of the keg.&nbsp;

The event will close at 7 tonight and reopen at 11:45 a.m. Saturday after the Fort Hays State University Homecoming parade at 11 a.m. on Main Street.

Event-goers can enjoy a variety of foods, including German favorites such as bierocks, brats and kuchen, as well as choices from other food booths and trucks.

A beer garden is open both days, and FHSU and community groups are selling food and other items as fundraisers.

A complete schedule of the event is above.

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Hays Oktoberfest 2024

Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday
night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024&nbsp;To The Stars:
Kansas Business Awards&nbsp;ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and
Visitors Bureau. The event recognized their outstanding contributions to the
state’s economy and communities.

It was announced at the ceremony that Nu Life Market in
Scott City won the 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence, and KSi Conveyors in
Sabetha earned the 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.

“Nu Life Market and KSi are both large contributors to our
state’s growing economic success in the agribusiness and food processing
industries,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said. “By honoring and showcasing
their accomplishments, we aim to inspire other businesses to keep reaching for
new opportunities across our state.”

A record 346 businesses, organizations, and individuals were
nominated in nine categories for this year’s&nbsp;To the Stars: Kansas
Business Awards. Nominees were reviewed and scored for various criteria,
such as business expansion, employee recruitment and retention practices,
training and educational programs, capital investment, and support of local
community events. A total of 226 Merit Awards and 45 Regional Awards were
presented at the event. Additionally, one nominee in each category was
designated a Statewide Winner, making them finalists for the Governor’s Award
of Excellence.

“Our state has been reaching unprecedented heights in terms
of business investment and economic growth in Kansas thanks to companies such
as those we’re honoring here,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of
Commerce David Toland said. “Each of the nominees play a critical role in
the new era of Kansas we are creating — they are truly the pillars of our
success and more than worthy of being celebrated.”

The following businesses and businesspeople were named 2024
Statewide Award winners:

The 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence winner, Nu Life
Market, is the largest grain sorghum milling food processing company in the
United States and is a leader in regenerative agriculture and utilizing
sustainable sorghum. The company’s mission and goals are to ensure their
products undergo strict food safety protocols in a dedicated gluten-, peanut-
and soy-free facility. Their environmentally friendly sorghum helps reduce
water usage and CO₂ emissions. Nu Life Market combines the dedication and skill
of professional farmers, food scientists, and nutritionists to provide
customers with high-quality flours and grain products that are trusted to be
safe and healthy options.

The 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year award has been
given annually to a Kansas company for more than three decades. The award
brings statewide recognition for their exporting efforts and showcases them as
role models of exporting success in Kansas.

The 2024 Exporter of the Year winner, KSi, was founded
nearly 25 years ago with an innovative technology that changed an entire
industry. KSi is a family-owned business with operating offices and
manufacturing facilities in Kansas and Illinois, as well as regional
representation, strategic partnerships, and offices throughout the Midwestern
United States, Canada, and South America. Their development of the original,
patented, cleated belt conveyor technology — specifically designed to gently
and efficiently move seed and other valuable materials at steep angles — helped
establish KSi as the standard in quality and ground-breaking developments in
bulk systems, seed treatment application equipment, and state-of-the-art
automation and data management technology in the agricultural industry.

Other Exporter of the Year award finalists included GeoProbe
Systems, Salina, and Lubrication Engineers, Wichita. A complete list of the
2024&nbsp;To The Stars: Kansas Business Award&nbsp;winners and
photographs from the event can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.kansascommerce.gov%252F%253Fpage_id%3D66487%2F1%2F0101019253898be8-20c1b034-ccae-4c24-b765-3ae9000018a5-000000%2FxKZfxLModZAWV4hZplckrgRaCDvTaITrRaDV-7tsFo4%3D373&amp;data=05%7C02%7Czach.fletcher%40ks.gov%7Ce8e458c7a00b44aecebb08dce3d52587%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638635751804645501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ekpor630MPXOWLPLHfrpGndygk9VN9pYeNll%2BQK7T7Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.

Kansas Department of CommerceKansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday
night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024&nbsp;To The Stars:
Kansas Business Awards&nbsp;ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and
Visitors Bureau. The event recognized their outstanding contributions to the
state’s economy and communities.It was announced at the ceremony that Nu Life Market in
Scott City won the 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence, and KSi Conveyors in
Sabetha earned the 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.“Nu Life Market and KSi are both large contributors to our
state’s growing economic success in the agribusiness and food processing
industries,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said. “By honoring and showcasing
their accomplishments, we aim to inspire other businesses to keep reaching for
new opportunities across our state.”A record 346 businesses, organizations, and individuals were
nominated in nine categories for this year’s&nbsp;To the Stars: Kansas
Business Awards. Nominees were reviewed and scored for various criteria,
such as business expansion, employee recruitment and retention practices,
training and educational programs, capital investment, and support of local
community events. A total of 226 Merit Awards and 45 Regional Awards were
presented at the event. Additionally, one nominee in each category was
designated a Statewide Winner, making them finalists for the Governor’s Award
of Excellence.“Our state has been reaching unprecedented heights in terms
of business investment and economic growth in Kansas thanks to companies such
as those we’re honoring here,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of
Commerce David Toland said. “Each of the nominees play a critical role in
the new era of Kansas we are creating — they are truly the pillars of our
success and more than worthy of being celebrated.”The following businesses and businesspeople were named 2024
Statewide Award winners:<ul>
 <li>Nu
 Life Market, Scott City — Agribusiness Award</li><li>Midwest
 Energy, Hays — Apprenticeship Champions and Partners Award</li><li>Hydrograph
 Clean Power, Manhattan — Business Innovation Award</li><li>Community
 Foundation of Dickinson County, Abilene — Health care/Nonprofit Award</li><li>DaVinci
 Roofscapes, Lenexa — Manufacturing/Distribution Award</li><li>Goodwill
 Industries of Kansas, Wichita — Non-Traditional Talent Pools Award</li><li>Arthur’s
 Pizza and Mexican Foods, Ellis — Retail/Service Award</li><li>Ellie
 Bowman, Prickly Pear Farm &amp; Home, Kinsley — Under 30 Entrepreneur
 Award</li><li>Julie
 Lyon, The Cannonball Extended Stay Accommodations, Kingman — Welcome
 Back Award</li>
 </ul>The 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence winner, Nu Life
Market, is the largest grain sorghum milling food processing company in the
United States and is a leader in regenerative agriculture and utilizing
sustainable sorghum. The company’s mission and goals are to ensure their
products undergo strict food safety protocols in a dedicated gluten-, peanut-
and soy-free facility. Their environmentally friendly sorghum helps reduce
water usage and CO₂ emissions. Nu Life Market combines the dedication and skill
of professional farmers, food scientists, and nutritionists to provide
customers with high-quality flours and grain products that are trusted to be
safe and healthy options.The 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year award has been
given annually to a Kansas company for more than three decades. The award
brings statewide recognition for their exporting efforts and showcases them as
role models of exporting success in Kansas.The 2024 Exporter of the Year winner, KSi, was founded
nearly 25 years ago with an innovative technology that changed an entire
industry. KSi is a family-owned business with operating offices and
manufacturing facilities in Kansas and Illinois, as well as regional
representation, strategic partnerships, and offices throughout the Midwestern
United States, Canada, and South America. Their development of the original,
patented, cleated belt conveyor technology — specifically designed to gently
and efficiently move seed and other valuable materials at steep angles — helped
establish KSi as the standard in quality and ground-breaking developments in
bulk systems, seed treatment application equipment, and state-of-the-art
automation and data management technology in the agricultural industry.Other Exporter of the Year award finalists included GeoProbe
Systems, Salina, and Lubrication Engineers, Wichita. A complete list of the
2024&nbsp;To The Stars: Kansas Business Award&nbsp;winners and
photographs from the event can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.kansascommerce.gov%252F%253Fpage_id%3D66487%2F1%2F0101019253898be8-20c1b034-ccae-4c24-b765-3ae9000018a5-000000%2FxKZfxLModZAWV4hZplckrgRaCDvTaITrRaDV-7tsFo4%3D373&amp;data=05%7C02%7Czach.fletcher%40ks.gov%7Ce8e458c7a00b44aecebb08dce3d52587%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C638635751804645501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ekpor630MPXOWLPLHfrpGndygk9VN9pYeNll%2BQK7T7Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.

Arthur’s, Midwest Energy among Kansas Department of Commerce award winners

October Hays Community events

Congratulations to Angie Tetlow, who won $500 in the first Cash Grab giveaway.

Listen at 9, 11, 1, and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and enter the keyword on <a href="http://hayspost.com">hayspost.com</a>&nbsp;for a chance to win $500 on each Friday in October.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Angie Tetlow, right, is the winner of the first $500 Cash Grab prize. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Congratulations to Angie Tetlow, who won $500 in the first Cash Grab giveaway.Listen at 9, 11, 1, and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and enter the keyword on <a href="http://hayspost.com">hayspost.com</a>&nbsp;for a chance to win $500 on each Friday in October.&nbsp;

First Cash Grab winner selected

First Care Clinic, Inc.
is pleased to announce Ross Kee, DDS, as its full-time dentist.&nbsp; Dr. Kee previously served on a part-time
basis as the Dental Director for the clinic but will be joining the dental
department full-time beginning October 1, 2024.&nbsp;


Dr. Kee earned his
Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School
of Dentistry. He comes to First Care Clinic from the La Crosse Family Dentistry
practice in La Crosse, where he served his patients for four years. Patients from
La Crosse Family Dentistry are now able to schedule with Dr. Kee at the First
Care Clinic location at 105 W. 13th St. in Hays.

“I am happy to announce that some of my current staff are making
the transition to Hays with me,” stated Dr. Ross Kee. “My patients will receive
the same exceptional dental care, just at a different location.”

“A little over a year
ago, Dr. Kee joined our clinic as Dental Director, and his leadership style
really resonated with our dental team.&nbsp;
We were fortunate to have him in our clinic providing dental services one
day a week as well” says CEO, Eric Flax, “I saw first-hand how caring and
patient-driven Dr. Kee is.&nbsp; I am very
excited to now have Dr. Kee in our clinic full-time.&nbsp; We are looking forward to meeting the dental,
medical and pharmacy needs of the La Crosse Family Dental patients. “

Flax went on to
explain, “As we work to integrate Dr. Kee’s current patients into First Care
Clinic, we have not forgotten our longtime dental patients.&nbsp; Our goal is to get those patients back on
schedule, and our staff will be reaching out to them soon.”

Dental patients of
First Care Clinic, who are waiting to be seen, can expect to receive a text
notification to request an appointment with Dr. Kee, or one of the Dental
Hygienists.

“We have put together a wonderful team.  Along with Dr. Kee, we are very fortunate to have three very talented dental hygienists on staff as well - Cheyenne Branch, Kim Seib and Rylee Smalley.  They take pride in providing the compassionate and quality care that our patients have come to expect,” stated Flax.

First Care Clinic is a federally qualified health center, with three locations in Hays, providing services for people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They provide family medicine, express care, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, and family dentistry services.

First Care Clinic welcomes all patients and accepts all major insurances. A sliding fee scale discount is also available to those who qualify. Patients can request an appointment at firstcareclinic.com or by calling First Care Clinic at (785) 621-4990. Patients can also schedule same-day Express Care visits on our website. Book a time and skip the line!

“First Care Clinic. The region’s premiere medical home, dedicated to providing access to compassionate, quality care for all.”

For more information contact Danielle Windholz, Director of Operations, at First Care Clinic (785-621-4990).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727812014203.png" alt="Ross Kee, DDS" />
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 </figure>SubmittedFirst Care Clinic, Inc.
is pleased to announce Ross Kee, DDS, as its full-time dentist.&nbsp; Dr. Kee previously served on a part-time
basis as the Dental Director for the clinic but will be joining the dental
department full-time beginning October 1, 2024.&nbsp;
Dr. Kee earned his
Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School
of Dentistry. He comes to First Care Clinic from the La Crosse Family Dentistry
practice in La Crosse, where he served his patients for four years. Patients from
La Crosse Family Dentistry are now able to schedule with Dr. Kee at the First
Care Clinic location at 105 W. 13th St. in Hays.“I am happy to announce that some of my current staff are making
the transition to Hays with me,” stated Dr. Ross Kee. “My patients will receive
the same exceptional dental care, just at a different location.”“A little over a year
ago, Dr. Kee joined our clinic as Dental Director, and his leadership style
really resonated with our dental team.&nbsp;
We were fortunate to have him in our clinic providing dental services one
day a week as well” says CEO, Eric Flax, “I saw first-hand how caring and
patient-driven Dr. Kee is.&nbsp; I am very
excited to now have Dr. Kee in our clinic full-time.&nbsp; We are looking forward to meeting the dental,
medical and pharmacy needs of the La Crosse Family Dental patients. “Flax went on to
explain, “As we work to integrate Dr. Kee’s current patients into First Care
Clinic, we have not forgotten our longtime dental patients.&nbsp; Our goal is to get those patients back on
schedule, and our staff will be reaching out to them soon.”Dental patients of
First Care Clinic, who are waiting to be seen, can expect to receive a text
notification to request an appointment with Dr. Kee, or one of the Dental
Hygienists.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727812104488.png" alt="Cheyenne Branch, Dental Hygienist" />
 <figcaption>Cheyenne Branch, Dental Hygienist</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727812092247.png" alt="Rylee Smalley, Dental Hygienist" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727812082668.png" alt="Kim Sieb, Dental Hygienist" />
 <figcaption>Kim Sieb, Dental Hygienist</figcaption>
 </figure>“We have put together a wonderful team. Along with Dr. Kee, we are very fortunate to have three very talented dental hygienists on staff as well - Cheyenne Branch, Kim Seib and Rylee Smalley. They take pride in providing the compassionate and quality care that our patients have come to expect,” stated Flax.ABOUT FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC.First Care Clinic is a federally qualified health center, with three locations in Hays, providing services for people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They provide family medicine, express care, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, and family dentistry services.First Care Clinic welcomes all patients and accepts all major insurances. A sliding fee scale discount is also available to those who qualify. Patients can request an appointment at firstcareclinic.com or by calling First Care Clinic at (785) 621-4990. Patients can also schedule same-day Express Care visits on our website. Book a time and skip the line!“First Care Clinic. The region’s premiere medical home, dedicated to providing access to compassionate, quality care for all.”For more information contact Danielle Windholz, Director of Operations, at First Care Clinic (785-621-4990).

Homes costs more than ever in Kansas

HaysMed welcomes Rhiannon “Annie” Frasier, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), to its Convenient Care Clinic.

Frasier has a background in acute care and a dedication to patient-centered service.

Holding both a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she brings several years of valuable experience to HaysMed.

At the HaysMed Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic, Frasier will manage a broad spectrum of urgent health issues.

"HaysMed is excited about the positive impact Frasier will have on patients and looks forward to her contributions to the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional health care," a HaysMed press release said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727969270179.jpeg" alt="Rhiannon “Annie” Frasier" />
 <figcaption>Rhiannon “Annie” Frasier</figcaption>
 </figure>HaysMedHaysMed welcomes Rhiannon “Annie” Frasier, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), to its Convenient Care Clinic.Frasier has a background in acute care and a dedication to patient-centered service.Holding both a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she brings several years of valuable experience to HaysMed.At the HaysMed Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic, Frasier will manage a broad spectrum of urgent health issues."HaysMed is excited about the positive impact Frasier will have on patients and looks forward to her contributions to the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional health care," a HaysMed press release said.

HaysMed welcomes new Convenient Care Clinic provider

Western Kansas Graham County native, longtime resident and farmer, Terry Davis of Hill City, is looking forward to the Inaugural Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike tour taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024.&nbsp; Mr. Davis will be participating as a rider.

Terry was interviewed at the “Rest Area” North of Bogue where two historical signs are located and the second SAG (supply and gear) stop will be setup.* Sign 12:&nbsp; Wildhorse Township Orientation* Sign 13:&nbsp; Crossroads and Development

When asked about his experience as a rider, Mr. Davis shared that in his family, when someone reached their 9th birthday, receiving a bicycle was a given.&nbsp; Since the age of nine he has been riding bikes and he really enjoys it.&nbsp; He has ridden in many tours across different states with his daughters and by himself.&nbsp; Terry estimates that he has completed the annual Bike Across Kansas or BAK at least 25 times. One of the other prominent (known to cyclists) bike rides that Terry has completed is the RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across lowa).&nbsp; He said that he rides his bike by Nicodemus all the time.&nbsp; The history is what’s attracting him to join the ride.

While Terry admits that he is not familiar with the historical significance of the tour, the history is what enticed him to commit and participate.&nbsp; Mr. Davis is looking forward to the opportunity of riding his bike while learning about the history of the baseball field, church and other historical sites that were cornerstones in the Nicodemus community.

Because Terry has much more experience riding on pavement versus gravel, he has opted to ride the shorter 21.5 mile tour.&nbsp; Mr. Davis is hoping that his sister, brother-in-law and a daughter (all residents of Colorado) will also be joining him for the event.&nbsp; Terry encourages others to join the bike tour.&nbsp; Terry's motto is always, "the more the merrier" and hopes more folks throughout the community will consider this event.&nbsp; He stated that it’s a great form of exercise, fun and some rich history to be learned.

The Nicodemus Historical Society invites your entire family including the kids to bring your bikes and ride a FREE shorter route that will take you on a tour around the historic town of Nicodemus to various silhouettes, historic building sites and a few of the historic tour signs.

Come enjoy the free pancake breakfast sponsored by Kansas Black Farmers Association.&nbsp; Share a day of community history, fun, delicious food by “RC RubGrub BBQ” of Glade and enjoy live music by Graham County’s local musicians and house band for Mikkelson's Tavern, Butch Creek.&nbsp; A free showing of the documentary which illustrates the first settlers arriving in Nicodemus,"Ellis Trail To Nicodemus" will be featured on the big screen at 2:30 in the Visitor's Center.&nbsp; The day is expected to be great fun.

Whether you participate in the bike tour or not everyone is welcome to discover the rich history and learn about one of the nation's most iconic African American national sites in the West, Nicodemus.

To learn more about the ride and our history follow us on Facebook.&nbsp; Interested riders should register via the Nicodemus Historical Society’s website at:&nbsp; nicodemushistoricalsociety.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By ROBIN HARDMANWestern Kansas Graham County native, longtime resident and farmer, Terry Davis of Hill City, is looking forward to the Inaugural Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike tour taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024.&nbsp; Mr. Davis will be participating as a rider.Terry was interviewed at the “Rest Area” North of Bogue where two historical signs are located and the second SAG (supply and gear) stop will be setup.* Sign 12:&nbsp; Wildhorse Township Orientation* Sign 13:&nbsp; Crossroads and DevelopmentWhen asked about his experience as a rider, Mr. Davis shared that in his family, when someone reached their 9th birthday, receiving a bicycle was a given.&nbsp; Since the age of nine he has been riding bikes and he really enjoys it.&nbsp; He has ridden in many tours across different states with his daughters and by himself.&nbsp; Terry estimates that he has completed the annual Bike Across Kansas or BAK at least 25 times. One of the other prominent (known to cyclists) bike rides that Terry has completed is the RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across lowa).&nbsp; He said that he rides his bike by Nicodemus all the time.&nbsp; The history is what’s attracting him to join the ride.While Terry admits that he is not familiar with the historical significance of the tour, the history is what enticed him to commit and participate.&nbsp; Mr. Davis is looking forward to the opportunity of riding his bike while learning about the history of the baseball field, church and other historical sites that were cornerstones in the Nicodemus community.Because Terry has much more experience riding on pavement versus gravel, he has opted to ride the shorter 21.5 mile tour.&nbsp; Mr. Davis is hoping that his sister, brother-in-law and a daughter (all residents of Colorado) will also be joining him for the event.&nbsp; Terry encourages others to join the bike tour.&nbsp; Terry's motto is always, "the more the merrier" and hopes more folks throughout the community will consider this event.&nbsp; He stated that it’s a great form of exercise, fun and some rich history to be learned.The Nicodemus Historical Society invites your entire family including the kids to bring your bikes and ride a FREE shorter route that will take you on a tour around the historic town of Nicodemus to various silhouettes, historic building sites and a few of the historic tour signs.Come enjoy the free pancake breakfast sponsored by Kansas Black Farmers Association.&nbsp; Share a day of community history, fun, delicious food by “RC RubGrub BBQ” of Glade and enjoy live music by Graham County’s local musicians and house band for Mikkelson's Tavern, Butch Creek.&nbsp; A free showing of the documentary which illustrates the first settlers arriving in Nicodemus,"Ellis Trail To Nicodemus" will be featured on the big screen at 2:30 in the Visitor's Center.&nbsp; The day is expected to be great fun.Whether you participate in the bike tour or not everyone is welcome to discover the rich history and learn about one of the nation's most iconic African American national sites in the West, Nicodemus.To learn more about the ride and our history follow us on Facebook.&nbsp; Interested riders should register via the Nicodemus Historical Society’s website at:&nbsp; nicodemushistoricalsociety.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nicodemus Township History Trail Bike Tour Interview Series: Terry Davis

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The Hays Police Department responded to 94 incidents Sept. 22-28, 2024, according to the HPD activity log.

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Hays Police Department arrest log, Sept. 22-28, 2024

The First Baptist Church, 1111 Fort, Hays, will offer free liver and onions dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

The meal will include grilled beef liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dinner roll.

Pull up to the curb, and a free meal will be delivered to your car.

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 </figure>The First Baptist Church, 1111 Fort, Hays, will offer free liver and onions dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. today.The meal will include grilled beef liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, and dinner roll.Pull up to the curb, and a free meal will be delivered to your car.

First Baptist Church to offer free liver, onions tonight

FHSU crime log Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2024

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll and Special Olympics Program this weekend

Annual coat drive underway

The final drawing for the Yuengling Flight Golf Cart Giveaway is coming during Octoberfest Hays Friday, Oct. 4.

A winner will be selected from the finalists picked throughout the last few months.

A &amp; A Coors-Yuengling invite you to this year's Oktoberfest to enjoy all of the German food, the live entertainment, and fun for all ages.&nbsp;

A &amp; A will be giving away the Yuengling Flight Golf Cart at 1:45 p.m. on the main stage...so come and find out who the big winner is!&nbsp;

1.&nbsp;Dustin Hickert from Hays – Relay Golf Tournament 6-14

2.&nbsp;Matt Cook from Hays – Relay Golf Tournament 6-14

3.&nbsp;Brian Thorell from Hays – Brogden GMC 7-13

4.&nbsp;Cade Gerhard from Hays – Brogden GMC 7-13

5.&nbsp;Sara Brown from WaKeeney – Prairie Rose Inn 8-16

6.&nbsp;Sammy Crossland from Ogallah – Prairie Rose Inn 8-16

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adam Napell from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8-29

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stacy Campbell from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8-29

9.&nbsp; DeeDee Heronemus from WaKeeney – Malay’s Market 9-7

10.&nbsp; Michelle Post from WaKeeney – Malay’s Market 9-7

11.&nbsp; Kevin Baintner from Hays – Stone House 9-13

12.&nbsp; Aaron Ladd from Hays – Stone House 9-13

13.&nbsp; Nancy Williams from Stockton – Mr. K’s Foodtown in Plainville 9-14

14.&nbsp; Irvin Brungardt from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown in Plainville 9-14

15.&nbsp; Thad Wheeles from WaKeeney – Club Liquor in Hays 9-2

16.&nbsp; Curt Wachs from Hays – Club Liquor in Hays 9-26

17.&nbsp; Jane Younger from Hays – Lewis Automotive 9-27

18.&nbsp; Cheryl Schmeidler from Hays – Lewis Automotive 9-27

&nbsp;19.&nbsp; Neva Hendrix from WaKeeney – Pit Road Liquor 9-2

20.&nbsp; Don Flax from WaKeeney – Pit Road Liquor 9-28

21.&nbsp; Jeff Rupp from Hays – CERV’s on Vine 10-3

22.&nbsp; Eric Flax from Hays – CERV’s on Vine 10-3

The final drawing for the Yuengling Flight Golf Cart Giveaway is coming during Octoberfest Hays Friday, Oct. 4.A winner will be selected from the finalists picked throughout the last few months.A &amp; A Coors-Yuengling invite you to this year's Oktoberfest to enjoy all of the German food, the live entertainment, and fun for all ages.&nbsp; A &amp; A will be giving away the Yuengling Flight Golf Cart at 1:45 p.m. on the main stage...so come and find out who the big winner is!&nbsp;All finalists to date:1.&nbsp;Dustin Hickert from Hays – Relay Golf Tournament 6-142.&nbsp;Matt Cook from Hays – Relay Golf Tournament 6-143.&nbsp;Brian Thorell from Hays – Brogden GMC 7-134.&nbsp;Cade Gerhard from Hays – Brogden GMC 7-135.&nbsp;Sara Brown from WaKeeney – Prairie Rose Inn 8-166.&nbsp;Sammy Crossland from Ogallah – Prairie Rose Inn 8-167.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adam Napell from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8-298.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stacy Campbell from Hays – Kaiser Liquor 8-299.&nbsp; DeeDee Heronemus from WaKeeney – Malay’s Market 9-710.&nbsp; Michelle Post from WaKeeney – Malay’s Market 9-711.&nbsp; Kevin Baintner from Hays – Stone House 9-1312.&nbsp; Aaron Ladd from Hays – Stone House 9-1313.&nbsp; Nancy Williams from Stockton – Mr. K’s Foodtown in Plainville 9-1414.&nbsp; Irvin Brungardt from Plainville – Mr. K’s Foodtown in Plainville 9-1415.&nbsp; Thad Wheeles from WaKeeney – Club Liquor in Hays 9-216.&nbsp; Curt Wachs from Hays – Club Liquor in Hays 9-2617.&nbsp; Jane Younger from Hays – Lewis Automotive 9-2718.&nbsp; Cheryl Schmeidler from Hays – Lewis Automotive 9-27&nbsp;19.&nbsp; Neva Hendrix from WaKeeney – Pit Road Liquor 9-220.&nbsp; Don Flax from WaKeeney – Pit Road Liquor 9-2821.&nbsp; Jeff Rupp from Hays – CERV’s on Vine 10-322.&nbsp; Eric Flax from Hays – CERV’s on Vine 10-3

Yuengling Flight Golf cart to be given away during Oktoberfest

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By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Child Care Task Force of Ellis County recently released data that broke down the number of needed child care slots by city.

As of Aug. 15, data from Child Care Aware of Kansas showed the following number of child care spots needed in Ellis County communities:

Hays — 114 Ellis — 109 Victoria — 4 Catherine — 21 Munjor — not available Ellis County total — 430

Child care task force members acknowledged that interpreting these numbers can be challenging.

Workers coming into Hays from other communities and counties may seek child care in Hays.&nbsp;

Andrew Curtright, a board member of the Hays Area Children's Center, said this could increase the demand for child care spots in Hays.

Sarah Wasinger, task force facilitator, said, "Child care is a very personal experience for families. It is quite possibly one of the most important jobs and professions we have because parents want to make sure their kids are in a safe space when they are going to work."

The latest data also does not address the type of child care needed.

There has long been a higher demand for infant care than care for older children, and Wasinger said she thinks the Child Care Aware numbers may reflect this need.

Until a recent regulation change, a child younger than 18 months old was considered an infant. The new regulations will classify an infant as a child 12 months old or younger.

More adult supervision is required for infants than for older children. Caring for an infant can decrease the number of children an in-home child care provider can care for. For this reason, some in-home providers do not accept infants or must limit the number of infants they care for.

When the child care center in The Grove addition opens in Hays, 75 additional child care slots will open. The project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2025.

If all the current centers stay open, that would bring the number of centers in Hays to 11 in 2025. The number of licensed child care homes in Hays has increased from 64 homes in 2022 to 68 in 2024.

The child care gap has been cut significantly since 2022. As of Aug. 15, the child care capacity in Hays increased from 772 slots to 1,096 slots.

One of the most significant jumps was in slots for school-age children. According to Child Care Aware, there were no school-age children programs in Hays in 2022. Now, there are two with a capacity of 160 children.

The Ellis school district is also working on a partnership to open more child care slots in its community.

Victoria's Aug. 15 data only showed a need for four child care slots. However, the Victoria Community Coalition has been in talks with local child care providers to move an existing in-home provider into St. John's Place.

The former nursing home is being renovated. Part of the building will be used for senior housing. The Ellis County Historical Society also plans to use a portion of the building for a satellite museum.

Victoria has no child care centers but has four in-home providers.

Munjor reported one in-home child care home, and no data was available on Catherine.

Melissa Schoenberger of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the state has seen an increase in unlicensed care.

She said these people are difficult to identify because the department is usually unaware of an unlicensed child care provider until a complaint is made.

She asked the child care task force if they would focus some of its education resources on informing parents about what questions to ask providers and how to choose a licensed provider.

Statutes recently changed that would allow some providers to care for more children. Schoenberger said that could also affect the available slots.

However, task force members noted that not all providers choose to operate at capacity.

If you are looking for child care, you can access the state referral system through Child Care Aware by <a href="https://ks.childcareaware.org/finding-quality-child-care/">clicking HERE</a>.

The child care task force will continue its professional development series for providers at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall. Michael Berges will present a session on financial planning and business support.

Free fingerprinting for providers will be offered before the development session at 6 p.m.

The next child care task force meeting will be at 4&nbsp; p.m. Oct. 30 at the Hays Welcome Center.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Child Care Task Force of Ellis County recently released data that broke down the number of needed child care slots by city.As of Aug. 15, data from Child Care Aware of Kansas showed the following number of child care spots needed in Ellis County communities:Hays — 114 Ellis — 109 Victoria — 4 Catherine — 21 Munjor — not available Ellis County total — 430Child care task force members acknowledged that interpreting these numbers can be challenging.Workers coming into Hays from other communities and counties may seek child care in Hays.&nbsp;Andrew Curtright, a board member of the Hays Area Children's Center, said this could increase the demand for child care spots in Hays.Sarah Wasinger, task force facilitator, said, "Child care is a very personal experience for families. It is quite possibly one of the most important jobs and professions we have because parents want to make sure their kids are in a safe space when they are going to work."The latest data also does not address the type of child care needed.There has long been a higher demand for infant care than care for older children, and Wasinger said she thinks the Child Care Aware numbers may reflect this need.Until a recent regulation change, a child younger than 18 months old was considered an infant. The new regulations will classify an infant as a child 12 months old or younger.More adult supervision is required for infants than for older children. Caring for an infant can decrease the number of children an in-home child care provider can care for. For this reason, some in-home providers do not accept infants or must limit the number of infants they care for.When the child care center in The Grove addition opens in Hays, 75 additional child care slots will open. The project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2025.If all the current centers stay open, that would bring the number of centers in Hays to 11 in 2025. The number of licensed child care homes in Hays has increased from 64 homes in 2022 to 68 in 2024.The child care gap has been cut significantly since 2022. As of Aug. 15, the child care capacity in Hays increased from 772 slots to 1,096 slots.One of the most significant jumps was in slots for school-age children. According to Child Care Aware, there were no school-age children programs in Hays in 2022. Now, there are two with a capacity of 160 children.The Ellis school district is also working on a partnership to open more child care slots in its community.Victoria's Aug. 15 data only showed a need for four child care slots. However, the Victoria Community Coalition has been in talks with local child care providers to move an existing in-home provider into St. John's Place.The former nursing home is being renovated. Part of the building will be used for senior housing. The Ellis County Historical Society also plans to use a portion of the building for a satellite museum.Victoria has no child care centers but has four in-home providers.Munjor reported one in-home child care home, and no data was available on Catherine.Melissa Schoenberger of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said the state has seen an increase in unlicensed care.She said these people are difficult to identify because the department is usually unaware of an unlicensed child care provider until a complaint is made.She asked the child care task force if they would focus some of its education resources on informing parents about what questions to ask providers and how to choose a licensed provider.Statutes recently changed that would allow some providers to care for more children. Schoenberger said that could also affect the available slots.However, task force members noted that not all providers choose to operate at capacity.If you are looking for child care, you can access the state referral system through Child Care Aware by <a href="https://ks.childcareaware.org/finding-quality-child-care/">clicking HERE</a>.The child care task force will continue its professional development series for providers at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall. Michael Berges will present a session on financial planning and business support.Free fingerprinting for providers will be offered before the development session at 6 p.m.The next child care task force meeting will be at 4&nbsp; p.m. Oct. 30 at the Hays Welcome Center.

Ellis County task force dives deeper into child care data

TOPEKA — The Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute graduated its 22nd class of 30 students on Sept. 5 at the KHA annual Convention and Trade Show in Overland Park, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.

Helping to build future health care leaders is important to the Kansas Hospital Association. “We are committed to strengthening and promoting the leadership capacity of hospital employees in Kansas,” said Chad Austin, president and CEO, Kansas Hospital Association. 

The KHA Leadership Institute was established to help hospitals provide professional development opportunities that accentuate the personal skills and abilities needed to facilitate positive change and innovation in Kansas hospitals.

The 2024 Leadership Institute class was diverse. They represented a wide geographic distribution of hospitals from St. Francis to Satanta and Parsons to Lawrence – there was representation from all parts of the state. 

Students had been working in health care for as little as a year to more than 20 years. Several students have been in management positions while others were new managers. Some students also supervise other staff, from a few to more than 50 employees.

It is important to note that the students nominated to participate in this program were not selected because they needed to learn "management skills." They were nominated because their CEO recognized their potential to be future leaders and wanted to help cultivate that development. Each one of these students made a personal and professional commitment to expand their skills by attending all six courses of the Leadership Institute.

The curriculum was structured to enhance each student's leadership abilities. 

Course #1 focused on explaining the difference between leadership and management, identifying organizational values and creating a positive organizational climate. Course #2 focused on enhancing communication skills and grassroots advocacy. Course #3 focused on team building - including how to lead a team and how to be part of a team and Course # 4 examined conflict management. Courses #5 was at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show. Students learned about the challenges facing health care.

KHA Leadership Institute Class of 2024&nbsp;

Wade Babcock, The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus, Great Bend

Tori Bowers, Memorial Health System, Abilene

Tanya Brabender, Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc., Manhattan

Niki Buesing, Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca

Teresa Ellis, Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons

Carol Fickes, McPherson Hospital, Inc., McPherson

Gerald Fulton, Coffey County Hospital, Burlington

Stacey Hardy, Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne

Veronica Heredia, Satanta District Hospital, Clinics &amp; LTCU, Satanta

Danelle Holzwarth, Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha

Jason Johnson, Cheyenne County Hospital, Saint Francis

Michelle Johnson, Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg

Kirstin Keller, Logan County Health Services, Oakley

Roy Kirk, Wichita County Health Center, Leoti

Ashley Lambert, Citizens Health, Colby

Marla McElderry, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina

Jodie Miller, Lindsborg Community Hospital, Lindsborg

Mellissa Mixon, Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine Lodge

Sarah Mohr, Norton County Hospital, Norton

Lindsey Osterhaus, Decatur Health, Oberlin

Tonya Powell, Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt

Cody Ray, Greenwood County Hospital, Eureka

Julie Robben, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned

Kim Smith, Fredonia Regional Hospital, Fredonia

Michael Thomas, Clara Barton Medical Center, Hoisington

Yadira Torres, Minneola Healthcare, Minneola

Jordan Trujillo, Greeley County Health Services, Tribune

Lee Wolf, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina

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 </figure>KHATOPEKA — The Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute graduated its 22nd class of 30 students on Sept. 5 at the KHA annual Convention and Trade Show in Overland Park, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.Helping to build future health care leaders is important to the Kansas Hospital Association. “We are committed to strengthening and promoting the leadership capacity of hospital employees in Kansas,” said Chad Austin, president and CEO, Kansas Hospital Association. The KHA Leadership Institute was established to help hospitals provide professional development opportunities that accentuate the personal skills and abilities needed to facilitate positive change and innovation in Kansas hospitals.The 2024 Leadership Institute class was diverse. They represented a wide geographic distribution of hospitals from St. Francis to Satanta and Parsons to Lawrence – there was representation from all parts of the state. Students had been working in health care for as little as a year to more than 20 years. Several students have been in management positions while others were new managers. Some students also supervise other staff, from a few to more than 50 employees.It is important to note that the students nominated to participate in this program were not selected because they needed to learn "management skills." They were nominated because their CEO recognized their potential to be future leaders and wanted to help cultivate that development. Each one of these students made a personal and professional commitment to expand their skills by attending all six courses of the Leadership Institute.The curriculum was structured to enhance each student's leadership abilities. Course #1 focused on explaining the difference between leadership and management, identifying organizational values and creating a positive organizational climate. Course #2 focused on enhancing communication skills and grassroots advocacy. Course #3 focused on team building - including how to lead a team and how to be part of a team and Course # 4 examined conflict management. Courses #5 was at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show. Students learned about the challenges facing health care.KHA Leadership Institute Class of 2024&nbsp;Wade Babcock, The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus, Great BendBrooke Bacon, LMH Health, LawrenceCindy Bass, Labette Health, ParsonsTori Bowers, Memorial Health System, AbileneTanya Brabender, Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc., ManhattanNiki Buesing, Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, SenecaTeresa Ellis, Hospital District #1 of Rice County, LyonsCarol Fickes, McPherson Hospital, Inc., McPhersonBrian Forinash, HaysMed, HaysGerald Fulton, Coffey County Hospital, BurlingtonCassandra Gilbert, NMC Health, NewtonStacey Hardy, Osborne County Memorial Hospital, OsborneVeronica Heredia, Satanta District Hospital, Clinics &amp; LTCU, SatantaDanelle Holzwarth, Wilson Medical Center, NeodeshaJason Johnson, Cheyenne County Hospital, Saint FrancisMichelle Johnson, Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, GreensburgKirstin Keller, Logan County Health Services, OakleyRoy Kirk, Wichita County Health Center, LeotiAshley Lambert, Citizens Health, ColbyMarla McElderry, Salina Regional Health Center, SalinaJodie Miller, Lindsborg Community Hospital, LindsborgMellissa Mixon, Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, Medicine LodgeSarah Mohr, Norton County Hospital, NortonLindsey Osterhaus, Decatur Health, OberlinTonya Powell, Pratt Regional Medical Center, PrattCody Ray, Greenwood County Hospital, EurekaJulie Robben, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, LarnedKim Smith, Fredonia Regional Hospital, FredoniaMichael Thomas, Clara Barton Medical Center, HoisingtonYadira Torres, Minneola Healthcare, MinneolaJordan Trujillo, Greeley County Health Services, TribuneLee Wolf, Salina Regional Health Center, SalinaThe Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing to be the leading advocate and resource for members. KHA membership includes 237 member facilities, of which 121 are full-service, community hospitals. Founded in 1910, KHA’s vision is: “Optimal Health for Kansans.”

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