Fort Hays State University can’t wait to welcome Tiger fans home for its annual Homecoming weekend. Make plans in advance and encourage family, friends, and classmates to join you for the festivities.&nbsp;

Registration for select events closes on September 20. For a full schedule of events, registration information, and event updates, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJPGNsJtpIE36qptiSyx0wgXjNc0VulA0mFJP3LZmxdwCCVQC_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLlATzdh69C1Xqn59G6C8y012r0-2BAloKb8uQjGL924MD3vHJeWuUCkX03J6A4wdRI5Qy8pV59Zef6PDuVMblBq-2B7csIOklC4e3vlt3vbvCdF435KlaxiofTN2Rgn4z84TaTVXg4UnsqHmQAD963Z1EbS-2BLW26Phgm8qvH-2FT6K1xAN-2BCcnpVpa-2FukgxS6dh8V5qg-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.FHSUhomecoming.com</a>&nbsp;or call the FHSU Alumni Office at 785-628-4430.&nbsp;

Victor E. Apparel &amp; Gift Co. in the Memorial Union will offer discounts of 20% on all regularly priced items all day, Friday and Saturday of Homecoming. To get 20% off Tiger merchandise, use code “HOCO23” during checkout at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtK-2FH-2Fo0fcrpEhivv5HyrGosqfcL-2Bqxdi1osPd3Ih3UEm-2FbMteo-2FcGWkqIJsslaPUNw-3D-3DwnyL_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLrisnC73tvqBq6NOT8gEJsDBUhWeVKbNCzmailzH2ABgqvi-2FX-2FhQ6yMyKM3ImavLce6qQwbLfKfXM-2Fu0KCSVN1MBGslhHDi8IEvgV3vrVkRSDfQcv1XBWkT-2BYPsj0aXjLgqNsS2PX9xSn91nLZSBziJo9EyP9sl5xMgPxbR7Bv0HjGfuPLXMkbfT4IwjGoDQJw-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://victoreapparelandgiftco.myresero.com</a>&nbsp;or stop by the Memorial Union.&nbsp;

• Catching Up with the Chamber – Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:00 a.m.&nbsp;

Monday, September 25 – Saturday, September 30&nbsp;

• All In: Online Homecoming,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtCYnV6Rf88ngwLTlX0-2FJAZcmWwKBT9LIK-2F4ixSR5wmbDojq3_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLmZTlzJzf-2FSgaw7OpZIORRfjkcScakD-2BhaxMb7wYxS-2BFD4Lj64CRk37EDeUWVpaG9CH-2B5C6SLPk-2BSgL1s9hAkZdgxZByzEmdBxhQkdEaaPAkKKAQfEBLlWUL-2B1tv0nty5ouansbEV1aPtEvNXsWp601YjT8qWUT0djw5QmhHTo5NqOFZ0PHfuPf9ooisIoLUlw-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/fhsuhomecoming2023</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday, September 27 – Friday, September 29&nbsp;

• Homecoming Royalty Elections – Student voting will take place on TigerLink.&nbsp;

• Homecoming Golf Tournament*&nbsp;­– Smoky Hill Country Club, Registration at 8:00 a.m., Tee Off at 9:00 a.m. (Registration Full)&nbsp;

• DIY Game Day Buttons – FHSU Quad, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.&nbsp;

• Lunch with Head Football Coach Chris Brown*&nbsp;–&nbsp;Smoky Hill Country&nbsp;Club, 12:00 p.m. Price for lunch is $17.&nbsp;

• Tiger Bonfire – FHSU Robbins Center, 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

• Wilmer and Lorena Kellogg Training Center Ribbon Cutting – Hays City Sportsmen’s Club, 9:00 a.m.&nbsp;

• Alumni Award Recipients Meet and Greet – FHSU Forsyth Library, Main Floor, 9:30 a.m.&nbsp;–&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;

• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIyPlCfO6qLsLzHoamdfDQ38Uho9hP7Q-2F-2FcN1XU1Z-2F6U2ED9_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLhkZlaGUQ5itZv70jjxPnKca-2Fp3kcBFkP8Z1RezlowESzI7Tt0klFPgm6sxZzR4fJKw6TMIW415TpEmn5s4Rzw8yfPyZ4jQinRTn1IJi6WPKZGszDbbdtk-2BiTn1o4DEihZXOWvbyTN4TtQx-2FuUeeOHeBVumCzGF8U-2BhBjpKoh8ZU8EIzTH4N0LhWRDvCsJ7jWA-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.OktoberfestHays.com</a>&nbsp;for additional information&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

• Half Century Club Social, Luncheon, and Induction* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 11:00 a.m.,Luncheon and Induction at 12:00 p.m. Price for luncheon is $20.&nbsp;

• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;

• Class of 1963 and 1973 Optional Hays Bus Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;

• Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Price for banquet is $30.&nbsp;

• Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Gathering – The Fort Tavern, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.&nbsp;

• Class of 1963 and 1973 Reunion Breakfast* – Memorial Union, Stouffer Lounge, 8:30 a.m. Price for breakfast is $15.&nbsp;

• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:30 a.m.&nbsp;

• Main Street Mile – 7th&nbsp;and Main, 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;

• Parade – The Bricks in Downtown Hays, 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;

• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIyPlCfO6qLsLzHoamdfDQ38Uho9hP7Q-2F-2FcN1XU1Z-2F6UW8ix_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLv15PFH9DLhZh11W0Eg6mVfbXrxjxd374CjnOzJ4G5yuyyuz2wWQtH6-2FReM19-2BsnEazsvPXH8zX9S9h-2FS8KotP9PTLtXDGchZVr-2BepemOcitJmlRImoGln8FFTVrKYVgIOKwSz2HDNHt3mNe50zOa2KkfHtf3lZbK-2FVfMT8yj8Hvgk1sDSvNZr-2FMmqaoK9CZPw-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.OktoberfestHays.com</a>&nbsp;for additional information&nbsp;

•Finance Department Reunion and Open House – McCartney Hall, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;

• Tiger Tailgate* – Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn, 5:00 p.m. Price for tailgate buffet is $16.&nbsp;

• Football Game – FHSU Lewis Field Stadium, FHSU vs. Lincoln, Pre-Game at 6:30 p.m., Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Purchase game tickets from FHSU Athletics by phone at 785-628-4050, online at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtGKfdQz-2FFwB5mNOpGxBClToVU57cRoemWtayQHlUXorXUzoH_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLvdlfN43dcnmhCk-2FJMWHJZSBs0xHGpCuwSklolAp8jLgPN1CZwurGp-2FI5mBwWXatpRAYXXl-2Fq1sqJXjBMfIq5p46yin38eP9f7L-2B-2Fz11YZArjVxoOYLkjfwiEg41aXIgOBIJMhphZw0FUvph2v2yAMwfQnpKpZThtdWjEVHQScAy6hftCSy3wW4MuCklMkmTfg-3D-3D" target="_blank">fhsuathletics.com</a>, or at the gate. &nbsp;&nbsp;

*Denotes events that require advanced registration prior to September 20 by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJPGNsJtpIE36qptiSyx0wgXjNc0VulA0mFJP3LZmxdwC4BfC_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLirIAWanoFrVlQENNLPgxqvyrDvAazyXHIirH0iPcD23u6jO2v67GNaTH7k0BUqTHT8peKe2JniDCsZCnfLovZkKV-2FGhuIIb053c-2F44j6DlmjFocQlehNQsc0lfmoVS-2BWcr-2FDSGPcPtAFPIzLmAUN7WuVjvrrC4Xzm2yrSPmDAy-2Fs8H0WAt-2BOhJYtnqZ7a9F0Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.FHSUhomecoming.com</a>&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694446555134.jpeg" alt="FHSU Homecoming 2022 (Courtesy FHSU)" />
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 </figure>FHSU Alumni&nbsp;Fort Hays State University can’t wait to welcome Tiger fans home for its annual Homecoming weekend. Make plans in advance and encourage family, friends, and classmates to join you for the festivities.&nbsp;Registration for select events closes on September 20. For a full schedule of events, registration information, and event updates, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJPGNsJtpIE36qptiSyx0wgXjNc0VulA0mFJP3LZmxdwCCVQC_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLlATzdh69C1Xqn59G6C8y012r0-2BAloKb8uQjGL924MD3vHJeWuUCkX03J6A4wdRI5Qy8pV59Zef6PDuVMblBq-2B7csIOklC4e3vlt3vbvCdF435KlaxiofTN2Rgn4z84TaTVXg4UnsqHmQAD963Z1EbS-2BLW26Phgm8qvH-2FT6K1xAN-2BCcnpVpa-2FukgxS6dh8V5qg-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.FHSUhomecoming.com</a>&nbsp;or call the FHSU Alumni Office at 785-628-4430.&nbsp;Victor E. Apparel &amp; Gift Co. in the Memorial Union will offer discounts of 20% on all regularly priced items all day, Friday and Saturday of Homecoming. To get 20% off Tiger merchandise, use code “HOCO23” during checkout at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtK-2FH-2Fo0fcrpEhivv5HyrGosqfcL-2Bqxdi1osPd3Ih3UEm-2FbMteo-2FcGWkqIJsslaPUNw-3D-3DwnyL_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLrisnC73tvqBq6NOT8gEJsDBUhWeVKbNCzmailzH2ABgqvi-2FX-2FhQ6yMyKM3ImavLce6qQwbLfKfXM-2Fu0KCSVN1MBGslhHDi8IEvgV3vrVkRSDfQcv1XBWkT-2BYPsj0aXjLgqNsS2PX9xSn91nLZSBziJo9EyP9sl5xMgPxbR7Bv0HjGfuPLXMkbfT4IwjGoDQJw-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://victoreapparelandgiftco.myresero.com</a>&nbsp;or stop by the Memorial Union.&nbsp;Wednesday, September 20&nbsp;• Catching Up with the Chamber – Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:00 a.m.&nbsp;Monday, September 25 – Saturday, September 30&nbsp;• All In: Online Homecoming,&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtCYnV6Rf88ngwLTlX0-2FJAZcmWwKBT9LIK-2F4ixSR5wmbDojq3_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLmZTlzJzf-2FSgaw7OpZIORRfjkcScakD-2BhaxMb7wYxS-2BFD4Lj64CRk37EDeUWVpaG9CH-2B5C6SLPk-2BSgL1s9hAkZdgxZByzEmdBxhQkdEaaPAkKKAQfEBLlWUL-2B1tv0nty5ouansbEV1aPtEvNXsWp601YjT8qWUT0djw5QmhHTo5NqOFZ0PHfuPf9ooisIoLUlw-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/fhsuhomecoming2023</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday, September 27 – Friday, September 29&nbsp;• Homecoming Royalty Elections – Student voting will take place on TigerLink.&nbsp;Thursday, September 28&nbsp;• Homecoming Golf Tournament*&nbsp;­– Smoky Hill Country Club, Registration at 8:00 a.m., Tee Off at 9:00 a.m. (Registration Full)&nbsp;• DIY Game Day Buttons – FHSU Quad, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.&nbsp;• Lunch with Head Football Coach Chris Brown*&nbsp;–&nbsp;Smoky Hill Country&nbsp;Club, 12:00 p.m. Price for lunch is $17.&nbsp;• Tiger Bonfire – FHSU Robbins Center, 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;Friday, September 29&nbsp;• Wilmer and Lorena Kellogg Training Center Ribbon Cutting – Hays City Sportsmen’s Club, 9:00 a.m.&nbsp;• Alumni Award Recipients Meet and Greet – FHSU Forsyth Library, Main Floor, 9:30 a.m.&nbsp;–&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIyPlCfO6qLsLzHoamdfDQ38Uho9hP7Q-2F-2FcN1XU1Z-2F6U2ED9_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLhkZlaGUQ5itZv70jjxPnKca-2Fp3kcBFkP8Z1RezlowESzI7Tt0klFPgm6sxZzR4fJKw6TMIW415TpEmn5s4Rzw8yfPyZ4jQinRTn1IJi6WPKZGszDbbdtk-2BiTn1o4DEihZXOWvbyTN4TtQx-2FuUeeOHeBVumCzGF8U-2BhBjpKoh8ZU8EIzTH4N0LhWRDvCsJ7jWA-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.OktoberfestHays.com</a>&nbsp;for additional information&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Half Century Club Social, Luncheon, and Induction* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 11:00 a.m.,Luncheon and Induction at 12:00 p.m. Price for luncheon is $20.&nbsp;• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;• Class of 1963 and 1973 Optional Hays Bus Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;• Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Price for banquet is $30.&nbsp;• Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Gathering – The Fort Tavern, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.&nbsp;Saturday, September 30&nbsp;• Class of 1963 and 1973 Reunion Breakfast* – Memorial Union, Stouffer Lounge, 8:30 a.m. Price for breakfast is $15.&nbsp;• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:30 a.m.&nbsp;• Main Street Mile – 7th&nbsp;and Main, 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;• Parade – The Bricks in Downtown Hays, 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIyPlCfO6qLsLzHoamdfDQ38Uho9hP7Q-2F-2FcN1XU1Z-2F6UW8ix_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLv15PFH9DLhZh11W0Eg6mVfbXrxjxd374CjnOzJ4G5yuyyuz2wWQtH6-2FReM19-2BsnEazsvPXH8zX9S9h-2FS8KotP9PTLtXDGchZVr-2BepemOcitJmlRImoGln8FFTVrKYVgIOKwSz2HDNHt3mNe50zOa2KkfHtf3lZbK-2FVfMT8yj8Hvgk1sDSvNZr-2FMmqaoK9CZPw-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.OktoberfestHays.com</a>&nbsp;for additional information&nbsp;•Finance Department Reunion and Open House – McCartney Hall, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.&nbsp;• Tiger Tailgate* – Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn, 5:00 p.m. Price for tailgate buffet is $16.&nbsp;• Football Game – FHSU Lewis Field Stadium, FHSU vs. Lincoln, Pre-Game at 6:30 p.m., Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Purchase game tickets from FHSU Athletics by phone at 785-628-4050, online at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtGKfdQz-2FFwB5mNOpGxBClToVU57cRoemWtayQHlUXorXUzoH_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLvdlfN43dcnmhCk-2FJMWHJZSBs0xHGpCuwSklolAp8jLgPN1CZwurGp-2FI5mBwWXatpRAYXXl-2Fq1sqJXjBMfIq5p46yin38eP9f7L-2B-2Fz11YZArjVxoOYLkjfwiEg41aXIgOBIJMhphZw0FUvph2v2yAMwfQnpKpZThtdWjEVHQScAy6hftCSy3wW4MuCklMkmTfg-3D-3D" target="_blank">fhsuathletics.com</a>, or at the gate. &nbsp;&nbsp;*Denotes events that require advanced registration prior to September 20 by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJPGNsJtpIE36qptiSyx0wgXjNc0VulA0mFJP3LZmxdwC4BfC_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbRWhMvXM6o9Q6Mpl5YM5JwrSBKOJha-2FyopLuDhz27uS5ZGX6w9aipr-2FIoW4Om3ocA-2FXSwkfpktltAEWwEQAJXLirIAWanoFrVlQENNLPgxqvyrDvAazyXHIirH0iPcD23u6jO2v67GNaTH7k0BUqTHT8peKe2JniDCsZCnfLovZkKV-2FGhuIIb053c-2F44j6DlmjFocQlehNQsc0lfmoVS-2BWcr-2FDSGPcPtAFPIzLmAUN7WuVjvrrC4Xzm2yrSPmDAy-2Fs8H0WAt-2BOhJYtnqZ7a9F0Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.FHSUhomecoming.com</a>&nbsp;

Fort Hays State University announces homecoming 2023 schedule of events

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Midwest Energy Inc., is seeking a Real Estate Specialist!


The position will be responsible for securing easements, real estate purchases
and permits that establish access for the company to construct, modify and
maintain Company electric facilities and infrastructure.



The company is looking to locate this position in its Hays or Great Bend
offices, but other locations may be considered based on proximity to Midwest’s
electric service territory. 



An associate degree or post-secondary certification in real estate, engineering
technology, environmental science, land surveying, geographic information
systems, or another related field is required, however, experience may be
substituted for education. 



Applicants must have three years of relevant experience and prior experience
with an electric or natural gas company is helpful. 



Midwest Energy is a great company to work for, with excellent pay and benefits,
Blue Cross family medical and Delta family dental, vision/wellness plan, 401K
with generous match PLUS a company-funded pension plan!



For more details on the job requirements and responsibilities, visit
www.mwenergy.com/careers. 

The application deadline is Sept. 25, 2023. 

Interested candidates can apply at <a href="https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/bc29cbe5-cd2c-f154-1d0d-ad07b598b2ca/apply?source=2686299-CS-43286">https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/bc29cbe5-cd2c-f154-1d0d-ad07b598b2ca/apply?source=2686299-CS-43286</a>.


Midwest Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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 </figure>Midwest EnergyMidwest Energy Inc., is seeking a Real Estate Specialist!
The position will be responsible for securing easements, real estate purchases
and permits that establish access for the company to construct, modify and
maintain Company electric facilities and infrastructure.

The company is looking to locate this position in its Hays or Great Bend
offices, but other locations may be considered based on proximity to Midwest’s
electric service territory. 

An associate degree or post-secondary certification in real estate, engineering
technology, environmental science, land surveying, geographic information
systems, or another related field is required, however, experience may be
substituted for education. 

Applicants must have three years of relevant experience and prior experience
with an electric or natural gas company is helpful. 

Midwest Energy is a great company to work for, with excellent pay and benefits,
Blue Cross family medical and Delta family dental, vision/wellness plan, 401K
with generous match PLUS a company-funded pension plan!

For more details on the job requirements and responsibilities, visit
www.mwenergy.com/careers. The application deadline is Sept. 25, 2023. 

Interested candidates can apply at <a href="https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/bc29cbe5-cd2c-f154-1d0d-ad07b598b2ca/apply?source=2686299-CS-43286">https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/bc29cbe5-cd2c-f154-1d0d-ad07b598b2ca/apply?source=2686299-CS-43286</a>.
Midwest Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Oakley Gun, Coin and Knife show set for Sept. 16-17

Perry Riebel from Russell was the winner of the Keystone UTV.

He picked up his prize at the Eagle Radio Media Center on Monday.

Riebel registered on June 21 at Fossil Station Convenience Store in Russell. He outlasted 27 total finalists to be the LAST name pulled out of the bucket to win a beautiful Keystone Light UTV.

The Keystone Light UTV Giveaway was the summer promotion presented by A &amp; A Coors, Miller, Boulevard, and Keystone Light, Advantage Glass Plus, Hays Post and the Eagle Media Center in Hays.&nbsp;

There were 14 on-location broadcasts throughout the months of June, July, August and September.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694468733814.jpeg" alt="Eagle Radio Programming Director Dustin Armbruster, left, with&nbsp;Perry Riebel from Russell, right, with his new Keystone Light UTV. Riebel was selected from 27 finalists as the winner of the UTV at halftime of Thursday's Fort Hays State University football game. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Eagle Radio Programming Director Dustin Armbruster, left, with&nbsp;Perry Riebel from Russell, right, with his new Keystone Light UTV. Riebel was selected from 27 finalists as the winner of the UTV at halftime of Thursday's Fort Hays State University football game. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostPerry Riebel from Russell was the winner of the Keystone UTV.He picked up his prize at the Eagle Radio Media Center on Monday.Riebel registered on June 21 at Fossil Station Convenience Store in Russell. He outlasted 27 total finalists to be the LAST name pulled out of the bucket to win a beautiful Keystone Light UTV.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694468967365.jpeg" alt="Perry Riebel from Russell, left, and&nbsp;Eagle Radio Programming Director Dustin Armbruster, right, on Monday when Riebel picked up his new&nbsp;Keystone Light UTV. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Perry Riebel from Russell, left, and&nbsp;Eagle Radio Programming Director Dustin Armbruster, right, on Monday when Riebel picked up his new&nbsp;Keystone Light UTV. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The Keystone Light UTV Giveaway was the summer promotion presented by A &amp; A Coors, Miller, Boulevard, and Keystone Light, Advantage Glass Plus, Hays Post and the Eagle Media Center in Hays.&nbsp;There were 14 on-location broadcasts throughout the months of June, July, August and September.

Keystone UTV winner picks up prize Monday

LOGAN — The Dane G. Hansen Foundation will make scholarships available in four categories to students in 26 northwest Kansas counties for the 2023-2024 academic year.&nbsp; Students from an accredited high school, registered independent, private or home school in one of the following 26 counties are eligible to apply:

Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.

Scholarships available for students who will graduate in the current academic year are:

• Seven&nbsp;Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships&nbsp;with annual stipends of $10,000 renewable for three additional years if criteria established by the Scholarship Committee are met.&nbsp; Recipients must attend an accredited four-year public, private or church related Kansas college or university.

• Thirty-Five&nbsp;Hansen Scholar Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $6,500 renewable for three additional years if criteria established by the Scholarship Committee are met.&nbsp; Recipients must attend an accredited four-year public, private or church related Kansas college or university.

• Seventy&nbsp;Hansen Student Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $4,000 renewable for one additional year, providing the recipients have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA at the college level. Recipients must attend an accredited community, public, private or church related college or university in Kansas.

To qualify for the above scholarships, a student must have taken the&nbsp;ACT test&nbsp;and have a composite score of&nbsp;23 or higher&nbsp;and have at least a&nbsp;3.50 GPA (un-weighted). The student should be an active participant in extracurricular school and community activities, display good citizenship, leadership, and moral integrity.

Students planning to enter the competition for Leaders of Tomorrow, Hansen Scholar or Hansen Student scholarships must register at their school and take the qualifying test at locations to be announced.&nbsp; Information on all scholarships has been sent to qualifying area schools.&nbsp; Tentative test dates have been set for&nbsp;September 13 and 14, 2023.

• One hundred&nbsp;Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $4,000 renewable for one additional year, providing the recipients have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA at the college level.&nbsp; Career and Technical Education Scholarships are available to encourage high school seniors who seek competence through career training.&nbsp;&nbsp; An applicant for the Career and Technical Education Scholarship must complete an application form that is available from the high school counselor, or it can be downloaded from our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.danehansenfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.danehansenfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp;

The scholarship committee is interested in the student’s character, activities and goals.&nbsp; Applicants for the Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarship are not required to take a qualifying test.&nbsp; A 3.50 GPA is not necessary to apply for this scholarship.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Career and Technical Education Scholarships must be used at one of the following pre-approved schools in Northwest Kansas: North Central Kansas Technical College (Beloit or Hays), Colby Community College, Northwest Kansas Technical College, Hays Academy of Hair Design (Hays or Salina), Cloud County Community College, Salina Area Technical College, Fort Hays State University (2-year program) or Kansas State Polytechnic – Salina (2-year program).&nbsp;&nbsp;A student planning to pursue a 1 or 2-year technical or associate degree program at a school not included in the above pre-approved list is not eligible to apply.

Through scholarships, the trustees of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation encourage good citizenship and high achievement in academic endeavors.&nbsp; Improvement of educational opportunities for students in western Kansas ranks high among the objectives of the trustees of the Hansen Foundation.

We encourage all students that are interested in our scholarship program to visit our Facebook page and website for the current information on our scholarships.&nbsp; Our website is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.danehansenfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.danehansenfoundation.org</a>.

The Hansen Foundation is in its 49th&nbsp;year of service to the young people of Northwest Kansas through the insight and generosity of the late Dane G. Hansen of Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; The book DANE GRAY HANSEN: TITAN OF NORTHWEST KANSAS by Billy M. Jones (1962) describes Dane G. Hansen and his contributions to Northwest Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691421284100.jpeg" alt="Hansen Foundation" />
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 </figure>Hansen Foundation LOGAN — The Dane G. Hansen Foundation will make scholarships available in four categories to students in 26 northwest Kansas counties for the 2023-2024 academic year.&nbsp; Students from an accredited high school, registered independent, private or home school in one of the following 26 counties are eligible to apply:Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.Scholarships available for students who will graduate in the current academic year are:• Seven&nbsp;Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships&nbsp;with annual stipends of $10,000 renewable for three additional years if criteria established by the Scholarship Committee are met.&nbsp; Recipients must attend an accredited four-year public, private or church related Kansas college or university.• Thirty-Five&nbsp;Hansen Scholar Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $6,500 renewable for three additional years if criteria established by the Scholarship Committee are met.&nbsp; Recipients must attend an accredited four-year public, private or church related Kansas college or university.• Seventy&nbsp;Hansen Student Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $4,000 renewable for one additional year, providing the recipients have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA at the college level. Recipients must attend an accredited community, public, private or church related college or university in Kansas.To qualify for the above scholarships, a student must have taken the&nbsp;ACT test&nbsp;and have a composite score of&nbsp;23 or higher&nbsp;and have at least a&nbsp;3.50 GPA (un-weighted). The student should be an active participant in extracurricular school and community activities, display good citizenship, leadership, and moral integrity.Students planning to enter the competition for Leaders of Tomorrow, Hansen Scholar or Hansen Student scholarships must register at their school and take the qualifying test at locations to be announced.&nbsp; Information on all scholarships has been sent to qualifying area schools.&nbsp; Tentative test dates have been set for&nbsp;September 13 and 14, 2023.• One hundred&nbsp;Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarships&nbsp;with stipends of $4,000 renewable for one additional year, providing the recipients have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA at the college level.&nbsp; Career and Technical Education Scholarships are available to encourage high school seniors who seek competence through career training.&nbsp;&nbsp; An applicant for the Career and Technical Education Scholarship must complete an application form that is available from the high school counselor, or it can be downloaded from our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.danehansenfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.danehansenfoundation.org</a>.&nbsp; The scholarship committee is interested in the student’s character, activities and goals.&nbsp; Applicants for the Hansen Career and Technical Education Scholarship are not required to take a qualifying test.&nbsp; A 3.50 GPA is not necessary to apply for this scholarship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Career and Technical Education Scholarships must be used at one of the following pre-approved schools in Northwest Kansas: North Central Kansas Technical College (Beloit or Hays), Colby Community College, Northwest Kansas Technical College, Hays Academy of Hair Design (Hays or Salina), Cloud County Community College, Salina Area Technical College, Fort Hays State University (2-year program) or Kansas State Polytechnic – Salina (2-year program).&nbsp;&nbsp;A student planning to pursue a 1 or 2-year technical or associate degree program at a school not included in the above pre-approved list is not eligible to apply.Through scholarships, the trustees of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation encourage good citizenship and high achievement in academic endeavors.&nbsp; Improvement of educational opportunities for students in western Kansas ranks high among the objectives of the trustees of the Hansen Foundation.We encourage all students that are interested in our scholarship program to visit our Facebook page and website for the current information on our scholarships.&nbsp; Our website is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.danehansenfoundation.org/" target="_blank">www.danehansenfoundation.org</a>.The Hansen Foundation is in its 49th&nbsp;year of service to the young people of Northwest Kansas through the insight and generosity of the late Dane G. Hansen of Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; The book DANE GRAY HANSEN: TITAN OF NORTHWEST KANSAS by Billy M. Jones (1962) describes Dane G. Hansen and his contributions to Northwest Kansas.

Annual Hansen college scholarship program announced for NW Kansas students

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Triplett, Inc., Salina, wants to build a  24/7 Travel Store truck stop just north of Interstate 70 at the west Hays exit 157. The company has requested a tax increment financing district in the city of Hays for the $11 million proposed project.&nbsp;

It's the first of step of many in Hays' economic development policy and was reviewed Thursday by city commissioners.

The company also plans to ask for&nbsp;a community&nbsp;improvement district and the utilization of industrial revenue bonds for the property at the southeast corner of 230th Avenue and 55th Street. The land was recently annexed into the city, and the zoning changed from agricultural to commercial development.

Triplett already operates a small 24/7 Travel Store in Hays at&nbsp;3601 Vine St., south of the interstate Exit 159.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The new 9,000-square-foot&nbsp;location&nbsp;would include a full-service travel plaza and convenience store, with 12 gas fueling positions and five diesel fueling positions, electric vehicle charging stations, a restaurant in the travel plaza, a dog park and RV overnight campsites.

Triplett also owns 24/7 Travel Stores in Goodland, Colby, WaKeeney, Russell, Abilene, Salina, McPherson and Maple Hill.

Based on current project costs, the developer estimates $4.2 million of the Travel Store costs are TIF-eligible expenses under state law and the city’s economic development policy:&nbsp;

If the city commission votes next week to approve a tax increment financing district for the project, the developer expects to begin construction next summer and to be operating by the spring of 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"A lot of things are happening in this community right now," said Sandy Jacobs, Hays vice-mayor. "The minute you think things are slowing down, something else comes in front of us.

"I can see the (next) 25 years looking pretty good, so we need to look a little further out," she said.&nbsp;

In other business, City Manager Toby Dougherty reminded commissioners they will have a final chance to review the 2024 draft budget at the Sept. 14 meeting.

Following any modifications, public hearings will then be held to approve an ordinance to exceed the revenue neutral rate, followed by the budget public hearing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The commission also entered into a 15-minute executive session at the end of the work session to discuss acquisition of real property. No action was taken.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694184787815.png" alt="Triplett, Inc., Salina, plans to build a 24/7 Travel Store travel plaza in Hays north of Interstate 70 at the west exit 157. It is expected to open in the spring 2025.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Triplett, Inc., Salina, plans to build a 24/7 Travel Store travel plaza in Hays north of Interstate 70 at the west exit 157. It is expected to open in the spring 2025.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostTriplett, Inc., Salina, wants to build a 24/7 Travel Store truck stop just north of Interstate 70 at the west Hays exit 157. The company has requested a tax increment financing district in the city of Hays for the $11 million proposed project.&nbsp;It's the first of step of many in Hays' economic development policy and was reviewed Thursday by city commissioners.The company also plans to ask for&nbsp;a community&nbsp;improvement district and the utilization of industrial revenue bonds for the property at the southeast corner of 230th Avenue and 55th Street. The land was recently annexed into the city, and the zoning changed from agricultural to commercial development.Triplett already operates a small 24/7 Travel Store in Hays at&nbsp;3601 Vine St., south of the interstate Exit 159.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new 9,000-square-foot&nbsp;location&nbsp;would include a full-service travel plaza and convenience store, with 12 gas fueling positions and five diesel fueling positions, electric vehicle charging stations, a restaurant in the travel plaza, a dog park and RV overnight campsites.Triplett also owns 24/7 Travel Stores in Goodland, Colby, WaKeeney, Russell, Abilene, Salina, McPherson and Maple Hill.Based on current project costs, the developer estimates $4.2 million of the Travel Store costs are TIF-eligible expenses under state law and the city’s economic development policy:&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>If the city commission votes next week to approve a tax increment financing district for the project, the developer expects to begin construction next summer and to be operating by the spring of 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;"A lot of things are happening in this community right now," said Sandy Jacobs, Hays vice-mayor. "The minute you think things are slowing down, something else comes in front of us."I can see the (next) 25 years looking pretty good, so we need to look a little further out," she said.&nbsp;In other business, City Manager Toby Dougherty reminded commissioners they will have a final chance to review the 2024 draft budget at the Sept. 14 meeting.Following any modifications, public hearings will then be held to approve an ordinance to exceed the revenue neutral rate, followed by the budget public hearing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The commission also entered into a 15-minute executive session at the end of the work session to discuss acquisition of real property. No action was taken.&nbsp;

24/7 Travel Store travel plaza planned for Hays north of Interstate 70 

GOVE COUNTY —Two people were injured in separate accidents from strong winds on Interstate 70 just after 10p.m. Saturday in Gove County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Freightliner semi driven by Mario L. Swain, 33, Branson, Missouri,&nbsp;was parked on the on ramp to eastbound Interstate 70 at Park, when the wind blew over the truck and trailer.

EMS transported a passenger in the vehicle Darius&nbsp;Knowlton, 60, of Springfield, Missouri, to Gove County Medical Center. Swain was not injured.

Four miles east of this accident, a 2019 Freightliner driven by 39-year-old Yahannes A.&nbsp;Wedajo, 39, Denver, Colorado,&nbsp;was parked on the right shoulder of westbound Interstate 70.

Due to the storm,&nbsp; high winds blew the vehicle onto the drivers side and slid the vehicle and trailer across both lanes, where it came to rest partially in the median and in the passing lane of travel.

EMS transported&nbsp;Wedajo to the Logan County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

GOVE COUNTY —Two people were injured in separate accidents from strong winds on Interstate 70 just after 10p.m. Saturday in Gove County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Freightliner semi driven by Mario L. Swain, 33, Branson, Missouri,&nbsp;was parked on the on ramp to eastbound Interstate 70 at Park, when the wind blew over the truck and trailer.EMS transported a passenger in the vehicle Darius&nbsp;Knowlton, 60, of Springfield, Missouri, to Gove County Medical Center. Swain was not injured.Four miles east of this accident, a 2019 Freightliner driven by 39-year-old Yahannes A.&nbsp;Wedajo, 39, Denver, Colorado,&nbsp;was parked on the right shoulder of westbound Interstate 70.Due to the storm,&nbsp; high winds blew the vehicle onto the drivers side and slid the vehicle and trailer across both lanes, where it came to rest partially in the median and in the passing lane of travel.EMS transported&nbsp;Wedajo to the Logan County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

2 hospitalized after winds blow trucks over on I-70

On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;USD 489 Early Childhood Connections instructors Arielle Simpson and Michelle Dannels share details for Go Truck Go, set for Sept. 14 in Hays.

<div><iframe title="Go Truck Go set for Sept. 14" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=r55wq-149ea70-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;USD 489 Early Childhood Connections instructors Arielle Simpson and Michelle Dannels share details for Go Truck Go, set for Sept. 14 in Hays.<figure>
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🎙 Post Podcast: Go Truck Go set for Sept. 14

By JOHN P. TRETBAR Eagle Communications

The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes broke its losing streak. The total count as of 9/8 was 632 active rigs, marking the first increase in total rigs, and the first increase in oil rigs, in more than two months. The count in Texas was up four. New Mexico and North Dakota were each down three. 

The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service was down two rigs from last week in western Kansas. The tally east of Wichita is unchanged. The count is down 40% from last year at this time. 

Drilling was underway Friday on a lease in Ellis County.

So far this year, 186 oil-and-gas operators have spudded 884 wells across the state of Kansas. They've completed 1,190 wells, up seven percent over last year. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service says spuds are down 23% from a year ago, and total footage drilled trails last year by 26%. 

Operators completed 38 new wells across Kansas last week, 13 east of Wichita and 26 in western Kansas, including two in Barton County, one in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Kansas regulators last week approved eight new drilling locations across the state, two in eastern Kansas and six west of Wichita. That's 842 new drilling permits so far this year compared to 1,130 a year ago.

The Kansas Corporation Commission reported 83 new intent-to-drill notices in August, including one in Barton County, three in Ellis County, one in Russell County and one in Stafford County. So far this year there are 901 new intents statewide, down 280 from the count at the end of August last year.

The government reported another near-record week for crude production, over 12.8 million barrels per day for the third week in a row. U.S. weekly output has exceeded 12.8 million barrels per day only 18 times in history including this latest report from the Energy Information Administration. The record weekly tally was 13,074,000 barrels per day set during the week through February 28, 2020.

The Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude imports increased by 154,000 barrels per day to 6.8 million. The four-week average is nearly ten percent higher than a year ago. 

Crude inventories dropped another 6.3 million barrels, to 416.6 million barrels. That's the lowest tally since June of 2022.&nbsp; The Energy Information Administration says stockpiles are four percent below the five-year average for this time of year.

At least one Russia sanction is not working as planned. The G7 and its allies have shelved regular reviews of the Russian oil price-cap scheme, even though most Russian crude is trading above the limit because of a rally in global crude prices. Reuters reports Russian producers have found ways to sell oil using fewer Western ships and insurance services, making it difficult for the West to enforce the existing price cap.

Viper Energy, a Midland, Texas operator, is expanding its reach, paying out a billion dollars in cash and stock for a huge acreage stake to add to its own in the Permian Basin and other oil and gas plays. Viper said the new fields will boost its Permian acreage to 32,000 acres with output jumping to 48,000 barrels per day.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684775008059.jpeg" alt="Photo by Pixabay" />
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 </figure>By JOHN P. TRETBAR Eagle Communications The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes broke its losing streak. The total count as of 9/8 was 632 active rigs, marking the first increase in total rigs, and the first increase in oil rigs, in more than two months. The count in Texas was up four. New Mexico and North Dakota were each down three. The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service was down two rigs from last week in western Kansas. The tally east of Wichita is unchanged. The count is down 40% from last year at this time. Drilling was underway Friday on a lease in Ellis County. So far this year, 186 oil-and-gas operators have spudded 884 wells across the state of Kansas. They've completed 1,190 wells, up seven percent over last year. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service says spuds are down 23% from a year ago, and total footage drilled trails last year by 26%. Operators completed 38 new wells across Kansas last week, 13 east of Wichita and 26 in western Kansas, including two in Barton County, one in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Kansas regulators last week approved eight new drilling locations across the state, two in eastern Kansas and six west of Wichita. That's 842 new drilling permits so far this year compared to 1,130 a year ago. The Kansas Corporation Commission reported 83 new intent-to-drill notices in August, including one in Barton County, three in Ellis County, one in Russell County and one in Stafford County. So far this year there are 901 new intents statewide, down 280 from the count at the end of August last year.The government reported another near-record week for crude production, over 12.8 million barrels per day for the third week in a row. U.S. weekly output has exceeded 12.8 million barrels per day only 18 times in history including this latest report from the Energy Information Administration. The record weekly tally was 13,074,000 barrels per day set during the week through February 28, 2020.The Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude imports increased by 154,000 barrels per day to 6.8 million. The four-week average is nearly ten percent higher than a year ago. Crude inventories dropped another 6.3 million barrels, to 416.6 million barrels. That's the lowest tally since June of 2022.&nbsp; The Energy Information Administration says stockpiles are four percent below the five-year average for this time of year.At least one Russia sanction is not working as planned. The G7 and its allies have shelved regular reviews of the Russian oil price-cap scheme, even though most Russian crude is trading above the limit because of a rally in global crude prices. Reuters reports Russian producers have found ways to sell oil using fewer Western ships and insurance services, making it difficult for the West to enforce the existing price cap.Viper Energy, a Midland, Texas operator, is expanding its reach, paying out a billion dollars in cash and stock for a huge acreage stake to add to its own in the Permian Basin and other oil and gas plays. Viper said the new fields will boost its Permian acreage to 32,000 acres with output jumping to 48,000 barrels per day.

News from the Oil Patch: Inventories plummet despite near-record production

WICHITA — The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations in affected areas.&nbsp;

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for type O blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care.&nbsp;

When Idalia slammed into the Southeast – leading to widespread power outages,&nbsp;travel hazards and flooding – the storm also forced the cancellation of over a dozen blood drives and caused hundreds of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This compounded a shortfall of about 30,000 donations in August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in.

The Red Cross needs blood donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcULgiEk59QFPcOLTrYgBUZJ_goY_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3JNh7xNUiSr7CmOagB6uAucmJuQjfa0fWiBID0IOylyND1Fu5VW478t1Jo-2Ffyo6dg53vKusIS7il6ZbIXpTGwP1WrHR9QAbsQUFia4euEmFnM3fkN-2BrZX2udkcM5EJKmJ6vXpm28ehaaI8RagQ0yM-2Bhlwoipkr8wUKY-2FfdreGqGIOKdoFwxTSWNge0DKnju9KTdhIfS2nCFLoDvo80yVvwgzxh92dDK0eyJTW8LZv-2Bi27gpSzMJAlpSLvShqUylMqARl-2BywLHTmd2T5Vd-2Be6NAw-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

In thanks for helping rebuild the blood supply, all who come to give Sept. 1-18 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Those who come to give throughout September will also receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience. Details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbY1s5cgY4qtAGY7U6F9ee-2FUFf3Ui8RL3iNUhy5bthQpooFeWuMuH8SlWPLmTKvNDw-3D-3DQ5AF_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3JNh7xNUiSr7CmOagB6uAucmJuQjfa0fWiBID0IOylyND1Fu5VW478t1Jo-2Ffyo6dg53vKusIS7il6ZbIXpTGwP1WrHR9QAbsQUFia4euEmFnM3fkN-2BrZX2udkcM5EJKmJ-2FthAdamHo7FZUpcgNx8CvypXHZDf6aRlCGhovyLVlLxP83XdoKyhvTPHA1E98X9ZYV9uTyKZWZb5EDOrA9MWPEmch4R4zxprIdsG3yOsJGjxVTWY1re3mLmeI80uMdA3q155PrqYAxBQNjGcNdlmOM-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive</a>.

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 </figure>ARC WICHITA — The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations in affected areas.&nbsp;Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for type O blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care.&nbsp;When Idalia slammed into the Southeast – leading to widespread power outages,&nbsp;travel hazards and flooding – the storm also forced the cancellation of over a dozen blood drives and caused hundreds of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This compounded a shortfall of about 30,000 donations in August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in.The Red Cross needs blood donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcULgiEk59QFPcOLTrYgBUZJ_goY_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3JNh7xNUiSr7CmOagB6uAucmJuQjfa0fWiBID0IOylyND1Fu5VW478t1Jo-2Ffyo6dg53vKusIS7il6ZbIXpTGwP1WrHR9QAbsQUFia4euEmFnM3fkN-2BrZX2udkcM5EJKmJ6vXpm28ehaaI8RagQ0yM-2Bhlwoipkr8wUKY-2FfdreGqGIOKdoFwxTSWNge0DKnju9KTdhIfS2nCFLoDvo80yVvwgzxh92dDK0eyJTW8LZv-2Bi27gpSzMJAlpSLvShqUylMqARl-2BywLHTmd2T5Vd-2Be6NAw-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).<figure>
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 </figure>In thanks for helping rebuild the blood supply, all who come to give Sept. 1-18 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Those who come to give throughout September will also receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts. Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience. Details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbY1s5cgY4qtAGY7U6F9ee-2FUFf3Ui8RL3iNUhy5bthQpooFeWuMuH8SlWPLmTKvNDw-3D-3DQ5AF_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3JNh7xNUiSr7CmOagB6uAucmJuQjfa0fWiBID0IOylyND1Fu5VW478t1Jo-2Ffyo6dg53vKusIS7il6ZbIXpTGwP1WrHR9QAbsQUFia4euEmFnM3fkN-2BrZX2udkcM5EJKmJ-2FthAdamHo7FZUpcgNx8CvypXHZDf6aRlCGhovyLVlLxP83XdoKyhvTPHA1E98X9ZYV9uTyKZWZb5EDOrA9MWPEmch4R4zxprIdsG3yOsJGjxVTWY1re3mLmeI80uMdA3q155PrqYAxBQNjGcNdlmOM-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RaceToGive</a>.<figure>
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Upcoming western Kan. blood drives; national shortage caused by Hurricane Idalia

For more information contact First Call for Help at 785-623-2800 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@firstcallelliscounty.com?subject=Info">info@firstcallelliscounty.com</a>

First Call for Help is located at&nbsp;607 E. 13th St., Hays.

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Food donations needed at First Call for Help; shelves nearly bare

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Hays Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau hosted a free Kite Show for the community on Sunday at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

The event featured the giant kite displays of Great American Kites &amp; Events featuring some of the world’s largest kites.

<a>Great American Kites &amp; Events, based out of Missouri, produces events all over the country.</a>

Although the winds were initially light and rains came to Hays later in the afternoon, the larger kites were able to launch.

Other activities included yard games sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Ellis County, the bookmobile courtesy of the Hays Public Library, and live animals from the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Hays Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau hosted a free Kite Show for the community on Sunday at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.The event featured the giant kite displays of Great American Kites &amp; Events featuring some of the world’s largest kites.<a>Great American Kites &amp; Events, based out of Missouri, produces events all over the country.</a><figure>
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 </figure>Although the winds were initially light and rains came to Hays later in the afternoon, the larger kites were able to launch.Other activities included yard games sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Ellis County, the bookmobile courtesy of the Hays Public Library, and live animals from the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.<figure>
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📷 Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show delights spectators

COLBY — The fall semester Third Thursday gallery walk opens from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at five locations in Colby.

Pieces by Cody Beeson of St. Francis and Colby's Jeanne Cox and Madeline McCormick will be displayed at the Colby Community College Cultural Arts Center Gallery. The Detherage Trio out of Hays will perform live music.

Downtown, clay artist Zak Ashburn of Denver will be in the Jonas Gallery, and Pioneer Memorial Library features pen, pencil, and watercolor creations of St. Francis's Kary Zweygardt. Dustin Olsen, from Schoenchen, will be at the Prairie Museum of Art &amp; History, and Brown Dove Healing Arts is the site for photographer Brenton Kirkhart of Colby.

"We're starting this year with more locations and some amazing art," said CCC art instructor Rebel Mahieu. "The pieces are original, and many will be for sale."

Admission is free. Refreshments will be served at each location.

For more information, contact Mahieu at 785-460-5459 or follow her on Facebook.

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 </figure>SubmittedCOLBY — The fall semester Third Thursday gallery walk opens from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at five locations in Colby.Pieces by Cody Beeson of St. Francis and Colby's Jeanne Cox and Madeline McCormick will be displayed at the Colby Community College Cultural Arts Center Gallery. The Detherage Trio out of Hays will perform live music.Downtown, clay artist Zak Ashburn of Denver will be in the Jonas Gallery, and Pioneer Memorial Library features pen, pencil, and watercolor creations of St. Francis's Kary Zweygardt. Dustin Olsen, from Schoenchen, will be at the Prairie Museum of Art &amp; History, and Brown Dove Healing Arts is the site for photographer Brenton Kirkhart of Colby."We're starting this year with more locations and some amazing art," said CCC art instructor Rebel Mahieu. "The pieces are original, and many will be for sale."Admission is free. Refreshments will be served at each location.For more information, contact Mahieu at 785-460-5459 or follow her on Facebook.

Art gallery walk resumes Sept. 21 in Colby

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture hosted two inbound trade missions this summer focused on beef cattle genetics and livestock equipment. During trade missions, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses work to build relationships and expand international marketing opportunities for Kansas goods and services in foreign markets.

“Building trade is all about building relationships, and that’s exactly what Kansas cattlemen have had the opportunity to do over the past few months,” said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, KDA international trade director. “Through these recent trade missions, Kansans have had the opportunity to market purebred beef cattle genetics and livestock equipment while building their global networks.”

The week of August 28, KDA hosted six cattlemen from Chile who were looking for purebred beef cattle genetics. While in Kansas, the team visited Ohlde Cattle Company, Palmer; Fink Beef Genetics, Randolph; Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill; Mushrush Ranches, Strong City; Geiger Cattle, Troy; and the American Angus Association in St. Joseph, Missouri.

“These trade mission participants have progressive operations and are continually working to improve their herds through improved genetics. We were honored to host them in Kansas during their search for high-quality beef genetics,” said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.

KDA also hosted a beef genetics trade team from Argentina in June 2023. During their two-week tour through America’s heartland, the trade team spent three days in Kansas visiting No-Bull Enterprises and Callicrate Cattle Co., St. Francis; Mushrush Ranches, Strong City; and Kansas State University, Manhattan. The trade team’s ranch visits allowed them to look for beef genetics that would fit across a variety of environments in Argentina. “They are looking for cattle that are easy fleshing and low maintenance while providing calving ease and eye appeal,” stated Santiago Debernardi, Select Sires Argentina, who helped select producers to bring to Kansas.

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 </figure>KDAMANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture hosted two inbound trade missions this summer focused on beef cattle genetics and livestock equipment. During trade missions, Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses work to build relationships and expand international marketing opportunities for Kansas goods and services in foreign markets.“Building trade is all about building relationships, and that’s exactly what Kansas cattlemen have had the opportunity to do over the past few months,” said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, KDA international trade director. “Through these recent trade missions, Kansans have had the opportunity to market purebred beef cattle genetics and livestock equipment while building their global networks.”The week of August 28, KDA hosted six cattlemen from Chile who were looking for purebred beef cattle genetics. While in Kansas, the team visited Ohlde Cattle Company, Palmer; Fink Beef Genetics, Randolph; Mill Brae Ranch, Maple Hill; Mushrush Ranches, Strong City; Geiger Cattle, Troy; and the American Angus Association in St. Joseph, Missouri.“These trade mission participants have progressive operations and are continually working to improve their herds through improved genetics. We were honored to host them in Kansas during their search for high-quality beef genetics,” said Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.KDA also hosted a beef genetics trade team from Argentina in June 2023. During their two-week tour through America’s heartland, the trade team spent three days in Kansas visiting No-Bull Enterprises and Callicrate Cattle Co., St. Francis; Mushrush Ranches, Strong City; and Kansas State University, Manhattan. The trade team’s ranch visits allowed them to look for beef genetics that would fit across a variety of environments in Argentina. “They are looking for cattle that are easy fleshing and low maintenance while providing calving ease and eye appeal,” stated Santiago Debernardi, Select Sires Argentina, who helped select producers to bring to Kansas.

St. Francis group among hosts of international beef genetics tour

Summer is filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, from watermelon to tomatoes to fresh corn on the cob. It’s the season to indulge in foods that are tasty and good for you, too!

We all know that it’s important to include fruits and vegetables in our diets. Here are a few key factors to encourage you to opt for produce. 

The fiber in fruits and veggies helps keep you full, helps improve digestion, and helps reduce the risks and effects of several diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Many fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals that our bodies can't produce on their own. This is why experts recommend filling half of your plate during meals with fruits and vegetables.

By consuming more fruits and vegetables, you fill up faster on low-calorie foods. This can help reduce weight and reduce cravings for sugary and fatty foods. This is because your body is likely getting the nutrients it needs and filling up on fiber. The good news is that whether produce is fresh, frozen, canned, or dried, fruits and vegetables can be consumed year-round.

National Fruits and Veggies Month also comes with a reminder to cut food waste in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that nearly 40% of food waste occurs at home.

Before shopping at the store, shop your kitchen first. Plan meals and snacks based on what you have available, and make a meal schedule to help use up produce before it spoils. This will help cut your grocery bill and minimize food waste.

Other tips for reducing food waste include: • Add perishable foods to a casserole, salad or soup. •&nbsp;Freeze fresh produce to use later. • Don’t buy in bulk if it’s not an item you can use quickly. • Prepare fresh produce so that it’s easy to grab and go for easy snacks. • If food is spoiled, consider composting if you have space available.

More information on incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily diet plan – not just in September – is available from several sources, including:

• K-State Research and Extension food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health: <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/humannutrition/">ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition</a> • Produce for a Better Health Foundation: <a href="https://fruitsandveggies.org/">https://fruitsandveggies.org&nbsp;</a> • USDA MyPlate:<a href="https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate"> https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate</a>

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>Summer is filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, from watermelon to tomatoes to fresh corn on the cob. It’s the season to indulge in foods that are tasty and good for you, too!We all know that it’s important to include fruits and vegetables in our diets. Here are a few key factors to encourage you to opt for produce. The fiber in fruits and veggies helps keep you full, helps improve digestion, and helps reduce the risks and effects of several diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.Many fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals that our bodies can't produce on their own. This is why experts recommend filling half of your plate during meals with fruits and vegetables.By consuming more fruits and vegetables, you fill up faster on low-calorie foods. This can help reduce weight and reduce cravings for sugary and fatty foods. This is because your body is likely getting the nutrients it needs and filling up on fiber. The good news is that whether produce is fresh, frozen, canned, or dried, fruits and vegetables can be consumed year-round.National Fruits and Veggies Month also comes with a reminder to cut food waste in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that nearly 40% of food waste occurs at home.Before shopping at the store, shop your kitchen first. Plan meals and snacks based on what you have available, and make a meal schedule to help use up produce before it spoils. This will help cut your grocery bill and minimize food waste.Other tips for reducing food waste include: • Add perishable foods to a casserole, salad or soup. •&nbsp;Freeze fresh produce to use later. • Don’t buy in bulk if it’s not an item you can use quickly. • Prepare fresh produce so that it’s easy to grab and go for easy snacks. • If food is spoiled, consider composting if you have space available. More information on incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily diet plan – not just in September – is available from several sources, including:• K-State Research and Extension food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health: <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/humannutrition/">ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition</a> • Produce for a Better Health Foundation: <a href="https://fruitsandveggies.org/">https://fruitsandveggies.org&nbsp;</a> • USDA MyPlate:<a href="https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate"> https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate</a> 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: September is National Fruits and Vegetables Month

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TOPEKA — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis announced that USDA is investing $49.1 million to help rural utilities build and improve clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems in rural Kansas.

• A $2,225,000 loan will help rehabilitate 39,000 feet of the sewer collection system in Mankato. It will correct existing deficiencies and help provide a safe and reliable sewer system

USDA is making the investments through the <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program">Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loan and Grant Program</a> and the <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-guarantees">Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees Program</a>.

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 </figure>USDATOPEKA — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis announced that USDA is investing $49.1 million to help rural utilities build and improve clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems in rural Kansas.Included in the Kansas projects is:• A $2,225,000 loan will help rehabilitate 39,000 feet of the sewer collection system in Mankato. It will correct existing deficiencies and help provide a safe and reliable sewer systemUSDA is making the investments through the <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program">Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loan and Grant Program</a> and the <a href="https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-guarantees">Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees Program</a>.

Mankato awarded rural utility funds for sewer collection system rehab

On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> executive director Doug Williams shares information on upcoming events at Brief Space.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays plans fall events" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:450px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=yynw7-149ea49-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=450" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> executive director Doug Williams shares information on upcoming events at Brief Space.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Grow Hays plans fall events 

GREAT BEND — Barton Community College has teamed up with the CKP Suicide Prevention Task Force to bring author, actor, and international public speaker Josh Rivedal to the Barton County campus to entertain and educate about the importance of mental health and wellbeing. 

His program, “How to Live Mentally Well and Crush it During Difficult Times,” will be free and open to the public from 7-8:30 p.m. Tue., Oct. 10 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. It will also be live streamed from Barton’s YouTube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BaCOUGARnKS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">page</a>.

Barton Community College Mental Health Counselor Jakki Maser said she is excited to bring Josh Rivedal to the community to expand the conversations around mental health and wellness.

“It’s important that people know that wellbeing does not mean being happy all the time or that there won’t be stress, difficult periods, or emotional discomfort,” she said. 

“Mental wellness encompasses all emotions, and we want to bring awareness to the fact that all people struggle and have experiences that are really hard to talk about. Nobody is alone in that. It is by having those hard conversations that we learn how to cope, adapt, connect, and grow from those difficult experiences, and that is what creates resiliency and wellness. In his presentation, Josh inspires and challenges people to do those very things,”&nbsp;Maser said.

According to his <a href="http://www.joshuarivedal.com/">website</a>, Josh Rivedal is the founder and creative director of The i'Mpossible Project.

This organization creates workshops, seminars, curriculum, continuing education, books, and multimedia on suicide prevention and mental health in workplaces, campuses, school districts, communities, professional organizations, and more. A project born out of his own personal struggle with mental health and the loss of his father to suicide, Rivedal creates content that is relatable and that inspires, educates, entertains, and transforms.

Admission is free. Content is recommended for ages 12+. For more information, contact Maser at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:maserj@bartonccc.edu">maserj@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 620-792-9295.&nbsp;

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Living mentally well in difficult times to be presented at Barton Community College

Once upon a time near a sleepy little town called Inman, in a land far, far away known as Kansas, a legend was born; a legend that would bring this quiet town notoriety for a time those 100 years ago. The legend became that of Sink Hole Sam.

Believe it or not, prior to the 1920s, a string of small freshwater lakes stretched across part of central Kansas, coming within a couple miles of the town of Inman. 

It is reported that people from around the state actually came here to fish in those lakes, and the duck hunting there was said to be so good that hunters would fill wagons with harvested ducks and haul them with teams of horses north to the town of Conway where they would be sent by train to exclusive restaurants in Kansas City. 

Eventually the lakes were drained, leaving Lake Inman, and a few low pockets of water now known as “sinkholes.” Inman Lake remains as the largest natural lake in the state. The biggest of the sinkholes took the astonishing name, "The Big Sinkhole.” Here, a legend was born in the form of a large serpent-like creature that became Sink Hole Sam.

Alright, alright let’s get real here. I suppose that back in the day certain “liquid refreshments” were easily obtained in the back rooms of most hardware stores and from what I hear, tranquil little Inman, KS was an exception. But how many visits to the back room would it take to fabricate stories about freshwater lakes here where some years it's so dry that fire hydrants chase dogs up the street and kids are actually urged to pee in the pool?

Anyway, people speculated that Sam had been living in some prehistoric underground cavern that had somehow filled with water from the sinkhole, allowing him to finally venture forth. 

Evidently no one got close enough to see if the critter should be named Sam or Samantha, but I’ll stay true to the legend and use “Sam.” Two “unidentified” Inman men fishing at the sinkhole first reported seeing Sam. 

Soon after, Inmanites Albert Neufeld and George Regehr spotted him also. Albert sought to save the town by taking pot shots at poor Sam from a nearby bridge (I suspect the bridge was not really all that nearby!) Of course, descriptions of the beast varied according to the audience and the time of day, but Sam ended up being a very large snake-like critter, about fifteen feet long and the diameter of an automobile tire.

Now, everyone likes a good legend, and the discovery of Sam was no exception. The story spread like hot peanut butter! Newspapers caught wind of the tale, (no pun intended) and locals started getting calls from strangers all across the country. 

Today, some residents still recall seeing hundreds of cars parked around the big sinkhole hoping “Sammy” would make a curtain call.

In an attempt to quell speculation about their new prehistoric mascot, (here the legend takes a sharp southern detour) some “great scientific minds” were brought on board in the persons of Ernest Dewey and his assistant Dr. Erasmus P. Quattlebaum. Earnest D. and the Dr. informed Inman that Sam was a “Foopengerkle,” one of a species thought to be the “extinctest” creatures ever to inhabit the Kansas Plains. 

This must be where he became Sam rather than Samantha, because Ernest and Dr. Q. maintained that no female&nbsp;“Foopengerkles” ever existed. Their final report urged caution, since Sam did not seem to realize he was extinct.

Like I said, everyone likes a good legend. Millions of dollars have been spent attempting to disprove the existence of Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster. As far as I know, all such attempts have failed, so both creatures must still live, if only in myth. 

Sink Hole Sam put Inman on the map and in the news those many years ago, and no one has ever disproven his existence to me. After all, this is America, and stranger things have happened! Like I said, everyone likes a good legend…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!

Steve can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

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 </figure>Once upon a time near a sleepy little town called Inman, in a land far, far away known as Kansas, a legend was born; a legend that would bring this quiet town notoriety for a time those 100 years ago. The legend became that of Sink Hole Sam.Believe it or not, prior to the 1920s, a string of small freshwater lakes stretched across part of central Kansas, coming within a couple miles of the town of Inman. It is reported that people from around the state actually came here to fish in those lakes, and the duck hunting there was said to be so good that hunters would fill wagons with harvested ducks and haul them with teams of horses north to the town of Conway where they would be sent by train to exclusive restaurants in Kansas City. Eventually the lakes were drained, leaving Lake Inman, and a few low pockets of water now known as “sinkholes.” Inman Lake remains as the largest natural lake in the state. The biggest of the sinkholes took the astonishing name, "The Big Sinkhole.” Here, a legend was born in the form of a large serpent-like creature that became Sink Hole Sam.Alright, alright let’s get real here. I suppose that back in the day certain “liquid refreshments” were easily obtained in the back rooms of most hardware stores and from what I hear, tranquil little Inman, KS was an exception. But how many visits to the back room would it take to fabricate stories about freshwater lakes here where some years it's so dry that fire hydrants chase dogs up the street and kids are actually urged to pee in the pool?Anyway, people speculated that Sam had been living in some prehistoric underground cavern that had somehow filled with water from the sinkhole, allowing him to finally venture forth. Evidently no one got close enough to see if the critter should be named Sam or Samantha, but I’ll stay true to the legend and use “Sam.” Two “unidentified” Inman men fishing at the sinkhole first reported seeing Sam. Soon after, Inmanites Albert Neufeld and George Regehr spotted him also. Albert sought to save the town by taking pot shots at poor Sam from a nearby bridge (I suspect the bridge was not really all that nearby!) Of course, descriptions of the beast varied according to the audience and the time of day, but Sam ended up being a very large snake-like critter, about fifteen feet long and the diameter of an automobile tire.Now, everyone likes a good legend, and the discovery of Sam was no exception. The story spread like hot peanut butter! Newspapers caught wind of the tale, (no pun intended) and locals started getting calls from strangers all across the country. Today, some residents still recall seeing hundreds of cars parked around the big sinkhole hoping “Sammy” would make a curtain call.In an attempt to quell speculation about their new prehistoric mascot, (here the legend takes a sharp southern detour) some “great scientific minds” were brought on board in the persons of Ernest Dewey and his assistant Dr. Erasmus P. Quattlebaum. Earnest D. and the Dr. informed Inman that Sam was a “Foopengerkle,” one of a species thought to be the “extinctest” creatures ever to inhabit the Kansas Plains. This must be where he became Sam rather than Samantha, because Ernest and Dr. Q. maintained that no female&nbsp;“Foopengerkles” ever existed. Their final report urged caution, since Sam did not seem to realize he was extinct.Like I said, everyone likes a good legend. Millions of dollars have been spent attempting to disprove the existence of Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster. As far as I know, all such attempts have failed, so both creatures must still live, if only in myth. Sink Hole Sam put Inman on the map and in the news those many years ago, and no one has ever disproven his existence to me. After all, this is America, and stranger things have happened! Like I said, everyone likes a good legend…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!Steve can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

Exploring Outdoors Kansas: The Legend of Sink Hole Sam

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced two appointments and eight reappointments to the following state boards and council, including two northwest Kansas residents:

Board of Accountancy Purpose: To carry out&nbsp;the laws and administrative regulations governing CPAs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Julie Wondra, McPherson (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Aron Dunn, Valley Center (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Trina Harmon, Wichita&nbsp; &nbsp;

911 Coordinating Council Purpose:&nbsp;To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and distribute available grant funds to public safety answering points (PSAP).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jonathan York, Topeka (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott Hilbrink, Colby (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeremy Rabb, Topeka (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Eric Harper, Saint Frances&nbsp;&nbsp;

State Board of Technical Professions Purpose: To register and license engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carisa McMullen, Olathe (reappointment) Doug Louis, Wichita (reappointment) Kimberly Kramer, Manhattan (reappointment) &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of GovernorTOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced two appointments and eight reappointments to the following state boards and council, including two northwest Kansas residents:Board of Accountancy Purpose: To carry out&nbsp;the laws and administrative regulations governing CPAs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Julie Wondra, McPherson (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Aron Dunn, Valley Center (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Trina Harmon, Wichita&nbsp; &nbsp; 911 Coordinating Council Purpose:&nbsp;To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and distribute available grant funds to public safety answering points (PSAP).&nbsp;&nbsp;Jonathan York, Topeka (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott Hilbrink, Colby (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Jeremy Rabb, Topeka (reappointment)&nbsp;&nbsp; Eric Harper, Saint Frances&nbsp;&nbsp; State Board of Technical Professions Purpose: To register and license engineers, architects, surveyors, and landscape architects.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carisa McMullen, Olathe (reappointment) Doug Louis, Wichita (reappointment) Kimberly Kramer, Manhattan (reappointment) &nbsp; &nbsp;

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