By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension Dist. Agent

Cropping options to follow an early terminated wheat crop could be similar to those for full-season crops. At this point in the season, viable crop options are still corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and feed/hay crops.

Regardless of which crop you choose to plant, weed control will likely be needed. Despite insufficient precipitation to produce a crop, many fields will still have emerged weeds and all fields will have a weed seed bank likely to emerge and compete with the summer crop. In addition, any remaining wheat will need to be terminated. Burndown of summer annual weeds present at planting is essential for successful double-cropping. 

Glyphosate will be effective for terminating wheat, but if glyphosate-resistant kochia and/or pigweeds are present, alternative treatments such as paraquat may be required.

General agronomic considerations, herbicide carryover, and weed management are fully addressed in the full length article on our K-State Agronomy eUpdate electronic newsletter. Also you can subscribe to this weekly newsletter, it only takes a minute to subscribe and K-State Research &amp; Extension does not share your email with anyone. 

To subscribe https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/index_new_prep.php Or just type into your internet browser K-State Agronomy eUpdates.

Cover Crops - Less information is available regarding the herbicide carryover potential of wheat herbicides to cover crops. There is little or no mention of rotational restrictions for specific cover crops on the labels of most herbicides. However, this does not mean there are no restrictions. 

Generally, there will be a statement indicating “no other crops” should be planted for a specified amount of time, or that a bioassay must be conducted before planting the crop. A bioassay is a fancy word meaning you simply take about 2 to 3 inches of top soil from field(s) in question and place the soil in some type of shallow container. Then plant at least 10 or more seeds of the intended crop to be planted, water and place in sunlight and see if the seed comes up and lives.

For more detailed information about herbicides, see the “2023 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, and Noncropland” guide available online at https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/CHEMWEEDGUIDE.pdf or come by the Cottonwood Extension Offices in Great Bend, 3007 10th Street or Hays, 601 Main Street, for a paper copy.

The use of trade names is for clarity to readers and does not imply endorsement of a particular product, nor does exclusion imply non-approval. Always consult the herbicide label for the most current use requirements.

Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681266655144.jpeg" alt="Stacy Campbell, Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>Stacy Campbell, Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension Dist. AgentCropping options to follow an early terminated wheat crop could be similar to those for full-season crops. At this point in the season, viable crop options are still corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and feed/hay crops.Regardless of which crop you choose to plant, weed control will likely be needed. Despite insufficient precipitation to produce a crop, many fields will still have emerged weeds and all fields will have a weed seed bank likely to emerge and compete with the summer crop. In addition, any remaining wheat will need to be terminated. Burndown of summer annual weeds present at planting is essential for successful double-cropping. Glyphosate will be effective for terminating wheat, but if glyphosate-resistant kochia and/or pigweeds are present, alternative treatments such as paraquat may be required.General agronomic considerations, herbicide carryover, and weed management are fully addressed in the full length article on our K-State Agronomy eUpdate electronic newsletter. Also you can subscribe to this weekly newsletter, it only takes a minute to subscribe and K-State Research &amp; Extension does not share your email with anyone. To subscribe https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/index_new_prep.php Or just type into your internet browser K-State Agronomy eUpdates.Cover Crops - Less information is available regarding the herbicide carryover potential of wheat herbicides to cover crops. There is little or no mention of rotational restrictions for specific cover crops on the labels of most herbicides. However, this does not mean there are no restrictions. Generally, there will be a statement indicating “no other crops” should be planted for a specified amount of time, or that a bioassay must be conducted before planting the crop. A bioassay is a fancy word meaning you simply take about 2 to 3 inches of top soil from field(s) in question and place the soil in some type of shallow container. Then plant at least 10 or more seeds of the intended crop to be planted, water and place in sunlight and see if the seed comes up and lives.For more detailed information about herbicides, see the “2023 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, and Noncropland” guide available online at https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/CHEMWEEDGUIDE.pdf or come by the Cottonwood Extension Offices in Great Bend, 3007 10th Street or Hays, 601 Main Street, for a paper copy.The use of trade names is for clarity to readers and does not imply endorsement of a particular product, nor does exclusion imply non-approval. Always consult the herbicide label for the most current use requirements.Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

CAMPBELL: Crop options after early terminated wheat

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Smoky Hill Education Foundation

SALINA - The 26th anniversary of the Smoky Hill Education Foundation “Scramble for Schools” golf tournament attracted more than 110 participants on May 30.

The annual fundraiser brings in thousands of dollars in support of education at more than 50 school districts in Kansas. A tradition nearly as old as Smoky Hill Education Service Center itself, the tournament at the Salina Municipal Golf Course has grown to be one of the largest in the area.

Hundreds of door prizes from generous area donors went to the participants, including the grand prize of a 55” Samsung flat-screen TV provided by long-time Smoky Hill ESC business partner Kansas City Audio Visual (KCAV).

Other top prizes included a golf magazine autographed by Tom Kite and Jack Nicklaus and a $100 gift certificate to School Specialty.

Prizes also went to golfers for their achievements on the course, announced as follows during the luncheon that concluded the tournament:

· B Flight, Third Place: Tim Stephenson, Brandon Stephenson, Tyler Stephenson, Kendal Stephenson.

· B Flight, Second Place: Adam Trost, Morgan Trost, Skylar Hittle, Curtis Noon.

· B Flight, First Place: Troy Marseline, Monte Doll, Bill Maddy, Lyles Lashley.

· A Flight, Third Place: Shane Berggren, Dale Douglas, Jon Lightle, Aaron Gillespie from Nex-Tech Wireless.

· A Flight, Second Place: Mike Lagerman, Sean Robertson, Dylan Nelson, Haliegh Burkhart.

· A Flight, First Place: Steve Joonas, Cam McVean, Blaine Joonas, Zak Voelker from USD 426 Pike Valley.

· Championship Flight, Third Place: Tom Vernon, Khris Thaxton, Rick Tutak, Randy Wetzel from USD 428 Great Bend.

· Championship Flight, Second Place: Larry Root, Stan Knipp, Dale Knipp, Mitch Knipp.

· Championship Flight, First Place: Chris Drees, Wade Ditter, Parker Krob, Tanner Copeland from USD 270 Plainville on a team sponsored by STOPit Solutions another long-time SHESC business partner.

Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to all the participants, donors, volunteers, and supporters who helped this year – and every year – to make the annual fundraiser a huge success.

Founded July 1, 1990, Smoky Hill Education Service Center is a cooperative consortium of more than 50 school districts across 25 counties, formed to provide cost and efficiency savings in a variety of educational services for its participating members.&nbsp;

Visit www.smokyhill.org for details.

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 </figure>Smoky Hill Education Foundation SALINA - The 26th anniversary of the Smoky Hill Education Foundation “Scramble for Schools” golf tournament attracted more than 110 participants on May 30.The annual fundraiser brings in thousands of dollars in support of education at more than 50 school districts in Kansas. A tradition nearly as old as Smoky Hill Education Service Center itself, the tournament at the Salina Municipal Golf Course has grown to be one of the largest in the area.Hundreds of door prizes from generous area donors went to the participants, including the grand prize of a 55” Samsung flat-screen TV provided by long-time Smoky Hill ESC business partner Kansas City Audio Visual (KCAV).Other top prizes included a golf magazine autographed by Tom Kite and Jack Nicklaus and a $100 gift certificate to School Specialty.Prizes also went to golfers for their achievements on the course, announced as follows during the luncheon that concluded the tournament:· B Flight, Third Place: Tim Stephenson, Brandon Stephenson, Tyler Stephenson, Kendal Stephenson.· B Flight, Second Place: Adam Trost, Morgan Trost, Skylar Hittle, Curtis Noon.· B Flight, First Place: Troy Marseline, Monte Doll, Bill Maddy, Lyles Lashley.· A Flight, Third Place: Shane Berggren, Dale Douglas, Jon Lightle, Aaron Gillespie from Nex-Tech Wireless.· A Flight, Second Place: Mike Lagerman, Sean Robertson, Dylan Nelson, Haliegh Burkhart.· A Flight, First Place: Steve Joonas, Cam McVean, Blaine Joonas, Zak Voelker from USD 426 Pike Valley.· Championship Flight, Third Place: Tom Vernon, Khris Thaxton, Rick Tutak, Randy Wetzel from USD 428 Great Bend.· Championship Flight, Second Place: Larry Root, Stan Knipp, Dale Knipp, Mitch Knipp.· Championship Flight, First Place: Chris Drees, Wade Ditter, Parker Krob, Tanner Copeland from USD 270 Plainville on a team sponsored by STOPit Solutions another long-time SHESC business partner.Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you to all the participants, donors, volunteers, and supporters who helped this year – and every year – to make the annual fundraiser a huge success.Founded July 1, 1990, Smoky Hill Education Service Center is a cooperative consortium of more than 50 school districts across 25 counties, formed to provide cost and efficiency savings in a variety of educational services for its participating members.&nbsp;Visit www.smokyhill.org for details.

USD 270 Plainville team wins 'Scramble for Schools' golf tourney

The U8 Hays Havoc Girls Soccer Team finished their 2023
spring season with a perfect 8-0 in league play.

 The eight games were played
across three Saturday’s down in Wichita.

League play kicked off on March 4th with a win as the Havoc
upended FC Wichita 4-1.

 The girls started slow as they had quite a few shots on
goal but just could not convert. 

Then forward Brynlee Bauck put two on the
board, and the Havoc never looked back after that. 

Hattie Simpson and Getse
Cabrera-Ramirez also netted goals as the Havoc ceased control of the game.


Goalie Nyx Kaiser was almost flawless, stopping 9 of the 10 shots she faced. 

Game #2 went just as well for the Havoc as they defeated
McPherson FC by a score of 5-2. But the Havoc really had to work to earn this
win. 

The first half saw a score of 0-0, as it was a defensive battle early on.
However, we would break through with goals from Simpson, Bauck and
Cabrera-Ramirez to take a 3-0 lead. 

The teams traded goals in the final minutes
to finish out the game. 

Defenders Samantha Schonthaler, Kersee Wince and
Brynlee Hartshorn did a great job of playing their positions and keeping the
opponent’s shots at bay. 

After a long layoff between weekends, the Havoc were finally
back in action on April 1st. 

The first game saw the Havoc overwhelm Sporting
Wichita Silver and ultimately win by a final of 8-0. 

Everything was clicking;
offense, defense, and goalkeeping. Our forwards of Brynlee Bauck, Hattie
Simpson, Getse Cabrera-Ramirez, twin sister Aly Cabrera-Ramirez, Hattie Enslow
and Elena Gross were relentless in this game, and it would turn out to be a
theme for the weekend. Goals by Bauck, Simpson and the Cabrera-Ramirez sisters
and flawless goalkeeping by Kaiser put this game away early. 

The 2nd game pitted us against MCFC and this outcome would
be much of the same.

 Bauck, Simpson, and the Cabrera-Ramirez sisters would not
be denied in this one as they would combine for 9 goals in another terrific
performance. Schonthaler, Wince, and Hartshorn would again be absolute walls on
defense. 

They know their positions and play them well. Kaiser would also only
allow one goal in this one as the Havoc rolled to a 9-1 victory.

It was clearly going to be our weekend as Game 3 offered a
very similar outcome as the first two contests. 

We “wreaked havoc” up and down
the field against Sporting Wichita Silver again for a full 40 minutes to earn
an 8-1 victory. It was another great showing by the offense, defense, and
goalkeeping. 

This win would cap a 3-win weekend, outscoring our opponents 25-2,
moving our league record to 5-0 heading into the last weekend of play.

The girls were really looking forward to this final weekend
with the opportunity to finish the season undefeated. 

It was not going to be
easy as we were missing three players for this final weekend, but the seven we
had were more than ready for the challenge.

FC Kansas Crusade was the first opponent of the weekend. 

The
girls came out focused from the get go as Simpson and Bauck combined for 5
goals. 

The scoring did not stop there as just about everyone on the team scored
a goal as we cruised to an 11-0 victory. Samantha Schonthaler netted two goals
to go along with Hattie Enslow and Kersee Wince’s one goal apiece. Goalkeeper
Nyx Kaiser even got in on the scoring action moving to forward mid-way through
the game. 

One down, two to go for an undefeated season.

The 2nd game proved to be a physical matchup as we battled
against the Unicorns.

 While some were busy trying to take cheap shots at our
players, Bauck, Simpson and company were busy scoring the soccer ball. 

Their
“physical” play only fueled our fire more and we absolutely took it to them,
winning by a score of 8-1. 

Bauck and Simpson were able to net a combined 6
goals due to great defense and passing by our defenders and goalkeeping. 

That
has been a key to our success all season, and it turns out it would be vital in
the final game for the chance to finish 8-0.

The 3rd and final game was a matchup against one of the two
teams to play us close, FC Wichita. 

The two teams played in the first game of
league to a 4-1 game, but the game was closer than the score indicated.

 It took
a late scoring burst and some great goaltending for us to win the first
matchup, and it was only fitting they were the team to stand in our way of a
perfect season.

The first half saw some early fireworks as Bauck was able to
connect on a one-timer to put the Havoc up 1-0. FC Wichita responded quickly
with a goal of their own, but Simpson and Bauck responded with goals before
half to give us a 3-1 lead heading into the 2nd half. 

By this point, our seven
girls had played 100 minutes through two and a half games. I knew this would be
the most difficult 20 minutes of the season.

The beginning of the 2nd half did not start well as we gave
up two goals in the first seven minutes, with one being on a questionable
no-call from the official. 

With the game tied 3-3 with ten minutes left, you
really would not want it any other way. A back-and-forth battle for the next
seven minutes saw very little opportunity for either team to score. 

I did not
want to see the final game of the season end in a draw. These girls had worked
too dang hard for that. With under 3 minutes left, Simpson found some daylight
up the far side of the field set up by a great pass from Wince. 

With a defender
running stride for stride with Simpson the whole way, she was able to create
enough separation for a shot. 

The shot rolled on the ground towards the goal,
with the goalie moving towards it. She was in position to make the stop, but could
not get her hands down on the ground quick enough, as the ball went between her
legs and into the back of the net! 

No time to celebrate yet (although there
were a lot of smiles) as time was still on the clock. 

Thanks to some more
stellar defense the Havoc were able to hold off a last gasp chance to win the
game 4-3. It was a fitting game to end the season.

I can’t say enough about this group of girls and what they
accomplished this season. 

Each one of them improved their game in some aspect,
and that’s what it’s all about.

 I’m extremely proud of them and look forward to
the next season where we will move up to play 7 vs. 7. 

They played like their
team’s name suggested and wreaked havoc all season long.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe U8 Hays Havoc Girls Soccer Team finished their 2023
spring season with a perfect 8-0 in league play. The eight games were played
across three Saturday’s down in Wichita.<h2>First Weekend</h2>League play kicked off on March 4th with a win as the Havoc
upended FC Wichita 4-1. The girls started slow as they had quite a few shots on
goal but just could not convert. Then forward Brynlee Bauck put two on the
board, and the Havoc never looked back after that. Hattie Simpson and Getse
Cabrera-Ramirez also netted goals as the Havoc ceased control of the game.
Goalie Nyx Kaiser was almost flawless, stopping 9 of the 10 shots she faced. Game #2 went just as well for the Havoc as they defeated
McPherson FC by a score of 5-2. But the Havoc really had to work to earn this
win. The first half saw a score of 0-0, as it was a defensive battle early on.
However, we would break through with goals from Simpson, Bauck and
Cabrera-Ramirez to take a 3-0 lead. The teams traded goals in the final minutes
to finish out the game. Defenders Samantha Schonthaler, Kersee Wince and
Brynlee Hartshorn did a great job of playing their positions and keeping the
opponent’s shots at bay. <h2>Second Weekend</h2>After a long layoff between weekends, the Havoc were finally
back in action on April 1st. The first game saw the Havoc overwhelm Sporting
Wichita Silver and ultimately win by a final of 8-0. Everything was clicking;
offense, defense, and goalkeeping. Our forwards of Brynlee Bauck, Hattie
Simpson, Getse Cabrera-Ramirez, twin sister Aly Cabrera-Ramirez, Hattie Enslow
and Elena Gross were relentless in this game, and it would turn out to be a
theme for the weekend. Goals by Bauck, Simpson and the Cabrera-Ramirez sisters
and flawless goalkeeping by Kaiser put this game away early. The 2nd game pitted us against MCFC and this outcome would
be much of the same. Bauck, Simpson, and the Cabrera-Ramirez sisters would not
be denied in this one as they would combine for 9 goals in another terrific
performance. Schonthaler, Wince, and Hartshorn would again be absolute walls on
defense. They know their positions and play them well. Kaiser would also only
allow one goal in this one as the Havoc rolled to a 9-1 victory.It was clearly going to be our weekend as Game 3 offered a
very similar outcome as the first two contests. We “wreaked havoc” up and down
the field against Sporting Wichita Silver again for a full 40 minutes to earn
an 8-1 victory. It was another great showing by the offense, defense, and
goalkeeping. This win would cap a 3-win weekend, outscoring our opponents 25-2,
moving our league record to 5-0 heading into the last weekend of play.<h2>The Final Weekend</h2>The girls were really looking forward to this final weekend
with the opportunity to finish the season undefeated. It was not going to be
easy as we were missing three players for this final weekend, but the seven we
had were more than ready for the challenge.FC Kansas Crusade was the first opponent of the weekend. The
girls came out focused from the get go as Simpson and Bauck combined for 5
goals. The scoring did not stop there as just about everyone on the team scored
a goal as we cruised to an 11-0 victory. Samantha Schonthaler netted two goals
to go along with Hattie Enslow and Kersee Wince’s one goal apiece. Goalkeeper
Nyx Kaiser even got in on the scoring action moving to forward mid-way through
the game. One down, two to go for an undefeated season.The 2nd game proved to be a physical matchup as we battled
against the Unicorns. While some were busy trying to take cheap shots at our
players, Bauck, Simpson and company were busy scoring the soccer ball. Their
“physical” play only fueled our fire more and we absolutely took it to them,
winning by a score of 8-1. Bauck and Simpson were able to net a combined 6
goals due to great defense and passing by our defenders and goalkeeping. That
has been a key to our success all season, and it turns out it would be vital in
the final game for the chance to finish 8-0.The 3rd and final game was a matchup against one of the two
teams to play us close, FC Wichita. The two teams played in the first game of
league to a 4-1 game, but the game was closer than the score indicated. It took
a late scoring burst and some great goaltending for us to win the first
matchup, and it was only fitting they were the team to stand in our way of a
perfect season.The first half saw some early fireworks as Bauck was able to
connect on a one-timer to put the Havoc up 1-0. FC Wichita responded quickly
with a goal of their own, but Simpson and Bauck responded with goals before
half to give us a 3-1 lead heading into the 2nd half. By this point, our seven
girls had played 100 minutes through two and a half games. I knew this would be
the most difficult 20 minutes of the season.The beginning of the 2nd half did not start well as we gave
up two goals in the first seven minutes, with one being on a questionable
no-call from the official. With the game tied 3-3 with ten minutes left, you
really would not want it any other way. A back-and-forth battle for the next
seven minutes saw very little opportunity for either team to score. I did not
want to see the final game of the season end in a draw. These girls had worked
too dang hard for that. With under 3 minutes left, Simpson found some daylight
up the far side of the field set up by a great pass from Wince. With a defender
running stride for stride with Simpson the whole way, she was able to create
enough separation for a shot. The shot rolled on the ground towards the goal,
with the goalie moving towards it. She was in position to make the stop, but could
not get her hands down on the ground quick enough, as the ball went between her
legs and into the back of the net! No time to celebrate yet (although there
were a lot of smiles) as time was still on the clock. Thanks to some more
stellar defense the Havoc were able to hold off a last gasp chance to win the
game 4-3. It was a fitting game to end the season.I can’t say enough about this group of girls and what they
accomplished this season. Each one of them improved their game in some aspect,
and that’s what it’s all about. I’m extremely proud of them and look forward to
the next season where we will move up to play 7 vs. 7. They played like their
team’s name suggested and wreaked havoc all season long.

⚽ Hays Havoc dominate Wichita League, finish season undefeated

By DIANA BAUMANN Hays Lions Club

Lions club members from the state of Kansas will welcome International President Brian Sheehan and Lion Lori of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, this weekend in Hays.

I.P. Sheehan, from Minnesota, will address the Lions during their annual state convention Friday and Saturday.

“We’re happy to welcome the Sheehans to our community,” said District Governor Tom Baumann. “We look forward to sharing our impact in the community and the lives we’ve touched through service. ”

This is the first time in 20 years that a Lions state convention has been held west of Salina and an estimated 200 Lions from Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska will be attending.&nbsp;

The Kansas Lions Band is gathering at Fort Hays State University this week and will be performing a jazz concert Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and an entire band concert on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Both events will be held at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at FHSU. There will be close to 200 students from across the state of Kansas performing. The public is welcome to attend.

Lions in Kansas conduct a variety of projects and events, including children’s sight screenings, delivering food and packages to families in need, donating time and items to families who have children fighting cancer, diabetes awareness, helping rebuild communities hit with tornados, floods and fires, and performing projects as needed for their communities and others. Where there is a need, there is a Lion.

“Our clubs give members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community. It means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve,” said Council Chair Randy St. Aubyn.

The Hays Lions Club has 49 members and meets on every Tuesday at noon at The Press. Lions are caring men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to meet those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Hays Lions Clubs, join us at a meeting or visit us on Facebook.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, with 1.42 million members in more than 200 countries and geographic areas.&nbsp;

For more information, visit <a href="https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission">lcif.org</a>.

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 </figure>By DIANA BAUMANN Hays Lions ClubLions club members from the state of Kansas will welcome International President Brian Sheehan and Lion Lori of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, this weekend in Hays.I.P. Sheehan, from Minnesota, will address the Lions during their annual state convention Friday and Saturday.“We’re happy to welcome the Sheehans to our community,” said District Governor Tom Baumann. “We look forward to sharing our impact in the community and the lives we’ve touched through service. ”This is the first time in 20 years that a Lions state convention has been held west of Salina and an estimated 200 Lions from Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska will be attending.&nbsp;The Kansas Lions Band is gathering at Fort Hays State University this week and will be performing a jazz concert Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and an entire band concert on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Both events will be held at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at FHSU. There will be close to 200 students from across the state of Kansas performing. The public is welcome to attend.Lions in Kansas conduct a variety of projects and events, including children’s sight screenings, delivering food and packages to families in need, donating time and items to families who have children fighting cancer, diabetes awareness, helping rebuild communities hit with tornados, floods and fires, and performing projects as needed for their communities and others. Where there is a need, there is a Lion.“Our clubs give members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community. It means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve,” said Council Chair Randy St. Aubyn.The Hays Lions Club has 49 members and meets on every Tuesday at noon at The Press. Lions are caring men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to meet those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Hays Lions Clubs, join us at a meeting or visit us on Facebook.Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, with 1.42 million members in more than 200 countries and geographic areas.&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission">lcif.org</a>.

Kansas Lions Club state convention in Hays this week; international president is key speaker

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Summer officially kicks off later this month. The weather is also warming up, allowing for many outdoor activities in Hays.

Melissa Dixon, Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director, talks about some of the event highlights.

An updated calendar of events is available on the bureau's webpage at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">www.visithays.com</a>.

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🎥 CVB: June events and activities in Hays

🎤 Forward Ever: State Library of Kansas director of reference Cindy Roupe

TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;

A harmful algal bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. 

Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtkaGUua3MuZ292LzExNjMvUmVwb3J0LWFuLUlsbG5lc3Mtb3ItSGVhbHRoLUluY2lkZW50P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDEuNzc2MTcyNjEifQ._6vHFrTku0VEd48z52hUfgagg3tm3Y77ZZoRATgdrd8/s/1305913623/br/204122213650-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593727789226.jpeg" alt="Photo by Pixabay" />
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 </figure>KDHETOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;A harmful algal bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtkaGUua3MuZ292LzExNjMvUmVwb3J0LWFuLUlsbG5lc3Mtb3ItSGVhbHRoLUluY2lkZW50P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDEuNzc2MTcyNjEifQ._6vHFrTku0VEd48z52hUfgagg3tm3Y77ZZoRATgdrd8/s/1305913623/br/204122213650-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.Active Advisories&nbsp;Warning<ul>
 <li>Marion Lake (Reservoir), Marion County&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Lifted<ul>
 <li>Norton Lake&nbsp;(Keith Sebelius Reservoir), Norton County (Lifted on June 1)</li>
 </ul>

KDHE: Algae warning lifted at Norton Lake

Hays Police Department responded to 63 incidents May 14-20, 2023 according to the HPD activity log.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays Police Department responded to 63 incidents May 14-20, 2023 according to the HPD activity log.&nbsp;<figure>
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Hays Police Dept. activity log, May 14-20, 2023

As work continues inside the home of the <a href="https://www.echshays.org/">Ellis County Historical Society</a>, 100 W.
Seventh, the group will give visitors an opportunity to see two exhibits for
free during extended summer hours.

Executive Director Amanda Rupp said she is very excited to have the museum open to the public seven days a week. 

“We are
going to be usually open almost every day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and then even on
Thursdays, we're going to be open until 7 p.m.," Rupp said. “If you'd like to
come to do some research and you work during the day, [you can] come to visit us during
the evening hours. We're even going to be open Saturdays and Sundays.
Sundays, we will be from 1 to 5 p.m.”

The
extended hours are thanks, in part, to additional staff, including Patty Nicholas, she
said.

“I was
able to hire a part-time archivist assistant, and she has been putting those
into our new Past Perfect system,” Rupp said. “So now, if you come down, and
you want to look up some family history, she's going to be able to assist you
in going through the things that we have in archives.”

She said
Court Docket books being entered now – dating back to the 1860-70s – are
particularly noteworthy.

“All
written in hand, that nice calligraphy, they are docket books about notices to
appear or criminal actions, they vary from the city of Hays to other
townships in the county,” Rupp said. “Some of them are pretty interesting to
read if you can read the calligraphy, but she's going to put those in our
system so that you don't have to thumb through them all by hand.”

Nicholas
has a history with the Fort Hays State University Forsyth Library, the Hays
Public Library and Historic Fort Hays, Rupp said.

“She's
really in her element,” Rupp said. "She knows archives in and out and how to put
those systems into order so that they can be useful to other people. I'm
excited about having her ...”

Now that
the society has been working on the archives, they plan to start going through artifacts
that will be put into a storage area to accommodate work on the upstairs of the
building.

Work on a disabled-accessible bathroom is near completion, and work on an accessible entrance is expected
later this year.

“Hopefully,
mid-fall, I think, is when they can get there with their crews,” Rupp said. “So
yeah, we just keep on moving. You blink your eyes. You're going to miss it.”

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9acd7c52-251f-4e4b-90ae-281f2a884f22">That
work is being funded in part with a Heritage Trust Fund Grant awarded to the
society from the Kansas State Historic Society.</a>

HVAC
replacement is also expected to begin this year.

Two area
students also will serve the society as interns during the summer, along with
their four staff members. The society will utilize community volunteers during work nights every
second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.

“One of
them is returning from last year, and she was a senior this year at Fort Hays State,”
Rupp said. “Another one is a high school student here through Hays. They both come to us through the <a href="https://www.nex-generation.org/">Next
Generation Roundup for Youth</a>
programs.”

While the new staff acclimates to their positions and
repair work is underway, the society will host two exhibitions over the summer,
including a traveling exhibit from Salina’s Smoky Hill Museum.

“It is supposed to be about
the notorious – I don't want to say outlaws – notorious people of the plains in
the Wild West era of this area,” Rupp said.

The Sternberg Firearms
Collection will again be on display, with some additions to last summer’s exhibition.

“The Sternberg Firearms Collection
got so much attention last summer that we have decided to keep it up,” Rupp
said. “It had been in storage for so long, why not keep showing it around?”

The society’s outbuildings will
be available to view as well.

“We want to get the
excitement going for our community and see what we have to offer, so please
come down and visit us,” Rupp said. “Even if you only have 30 minutes and you
want to get the kids out of the house for a minute.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685640084520.jpeg" alt="Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostAs work continues inside the home of the <a href="https://www.echshays.org/">Ellis County Historical Society</a>, 100 W.
Seventh, the group will give visitors an opportunity to see two exhibits for
free during extended summer hours.Executive Director Amanda Rupp said she is very excited to have the museum open to the public seven days a week. <div><iframe title="Ellis County Historical Society summer exhibit ushers in expanded hours" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=9er77-1420ffa-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=450" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>“We are
going to be usually open almost every day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and then even on
Thursdays, we're going to be open until 7 p.m.," Rupp said. “If you'd like to
come to do some research and you work during the day, [you can] come to visit us during
the evening hours. We're even going to be open Saturdays and Sundays.
Sundays, we will be from 1 to 5 p.m.”The
extended hours are thanks, in part, to additional staff, including Patty Nicholas, she
said.“I was
able to hire a part-time archivist assistant, and she has been putting those
into our new Past Perfect system,” Rupp said. “So now, if you come down, and
you want to look up some family history, she's going to be able to assist you
in going through the things that we have in archives.”She said
Court Docket books being entered now – dating back to the 1860-70s – are
particularly noteworthy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685640154774.jpeg" alt="The "Notorious" exhibition is open now at the Ellis County Historical Society. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post." />
 <figcaption>The "Notorious" exhibition is open now at the Ellis County Historical Society. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post.</figcaption>
 </figure>“All
written in hand, that nice calligraphy, they are docket books about notices to
appear or criminal actions, they vary from the city of Hays to other
townships in the county,” Rupp said. “Some of them are pretty interesting to
read if you can read the calligraphy, but she's going to put those in our
system so that you don't have to thumb through them all by hand.”Nicholas
has a history with the Fort Hays State University Forsyth Library, the Hays
Public Library and Historic Fort Hays, Rupp said.“She's
really in her element,” Rupp said. "She knows archives in and out and how to put
those systems into order so that they can be useful to other people. I'm
excited about having her ...”Now that
the society has been working on the archives, they plan to start going through artifacts
that will be put into a storage area to accommodate work on the upstairs of the
building.Work on a disabled-accessible bathroom is near completion, and work on an accessible entrance is expected
later this year.“Hopefully,
mid-fall, I think, is when they can get there with their crews,” Rupp said. “So
yeah, we just keep on moving. You blink your eyes. You're going to miss it.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685640116082.jpeg" alt="Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9acd7c52-251f-4e4b-90ae-281f2a884f22">That
work is being funded in part with a Heritage Trust Fund Grant awarded to the
society from the Kansas State Historic Society.</a> HVAC
replacement is also expected to begin this year.Two area
students also will serve the society as interns during the summer, along with
their four staff members. The society will utilize community volunteers during work nights every
second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.“One of
them is returning from last year, and she was a senior this year at Fort Hays State,”
Rupp said. “Another one is a high school student here through Hays. They both come to us through the <a href="https://www.nex-generation.org/">Next
Generation Roundup for Youth</a>
programs.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685641275637.jpeg" alt="Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>While the new staff acclimates to their positions and
repair work is underway, the society will host two exhibitions over the summer,
including a traveling exhibit from Salina’s Smoky Hill Museum.“It is supposed to be about
the notorious – I don't want to say outlaws – notorious people of the plains in
the Wild West era of this area,” Rupp said.The Sternberg Firearms
Collection will again be on display, with some additions to last summer’s exhibition.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653503381018.jpeg" alt="Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>“The Sternberg Firearms Collection
got so much attention last summer that we have decided to keep it up,” Rupp
said. “It had been in storage for so long, why not keep showing it around?”The society’s outbuildings will
be available to view as well.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685640289439.jpeg" alt="Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The summer exhibitions are
free to view.“We want to get the
excitement going for our community and see what we have to offer, so please
come down and visit us,” Rupp said. “Even if you only have 30 minutes and you
want to get the kids out of the house for a minute.”

🎙 Ellis County Historical Society summer exhibit ushers in expanded hours

TOPEKA&nbsp; – Navigating the health insurance marketplace is no easy task. Whether you have recently lost coverage, are looking for a new plan, or are getting health insurance for the first time, it is important to do your homework. 

I encourage Kansans that are in the market for health insurance to do their due diligence before choosing a plan. When shopping for health insurance, remember that the cheapest option is not always the best choice. Explore your options, compare plans, and make informed decisions to secure coverage that meets your health care needs.

Be sure to consult the department’s Health Insurance Shopper’s Guide before you start shopping. 

Here are a few questions to ask yourself: Is the plan with the lowest premium really the most affordable? You should consider not only the cost of premiums, but also how much you will pay out of pocket when you need health care. 

Do you have a chronic condition or have certain prescription drugs you need? You should confirm that the plan you are seeking covers your needs. Also, if you have a preferred family doctor or hospital, you will want to make sure they are not out of network or you may end up paying more. 

What is the deductible and are you prepared to pay the full cost for services until it is reached? The deductible is the amount you pay before your insurance company starts paying their share of the cost of care. Even with insurance, you pay the full cost of services until you meet your plan’s deductible. Some plans only pay up to a certain dollar amount; you may have to pay the cost beyond that amount. Be sure to carefully review what is covered and what is not. 

Is the person and their insurance company trying to sell you insurance licensed in Kansas? Always be wary of anyone who contacts you unsolicited offering to sell you health insurance. Ask for their state license number and verify online at sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup or contact the department at 785-296-7862. 

For other helpful resources, consult the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Health Insurance Shopping Tool and the What to Ask When Shopping for Health Insurance guide. 

If you have questions while shopping for health insurance, contact the Kansas Insurance Department’s Consumer Assistance Division toll-free at 1-800-432-2484, by email kid.commissioner@ks.gov or visit the Department online at <a href="https://insurance.kansas.gov/">insurance.kansas.gov</a>.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt&nbsp;serves as the secretary of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Midwest Zone and co-vice chair of the Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee of the NAIC. She also serves as a member on the Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee and the International Insurance Relations (G) Committee of the NAIC, and the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) Board of Directors.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685110516042.jpeg" alt="Vicki Schmidt is the Kansas Insurance Commissioner. Courtesy photo." />
 <figcaption>Vicki Schmidt is the Kansas Insurance Commissioner. Courtesy photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>By VICKI SCHMIDT KIDTOPEKA&nbsp; – Navigating the health insurance marketplace is no easy task. Whether you have recently lost coverage, are looking for a new plan, or are getting health insurance for the first time, it is important to do your homework. I encourage Kansans that are in the market for health insurance to do their due diligence before choosing a plan. When shopping for health insurance, remember that the cheapest option is not always the best choice. Explore your options, compare plans, and make informed decisions to secure coverage that meets your health care needs.Be sure to consult the department’s Health Insurance Shopper’s Guide before you start shopping. Here are a few questions to ask yourself: Is the plan with the lowest premium really the most affordable? You should consider not only the cost of premiums, but also how much you will pay out of pocket when you need health care. Do you have a chronic condition or have certain prescription drugs you need? You should confirm that the plan you are seeking covers your needs. Also, if you have a preferred family doctor or hospital, you will want to make sure they are not out of network or you may end up paying more. What is the deductible and are you prepared to pay the full cost for services until it is reached? The deductible is the amount you pay before your insurance company starts paying their share of the cost of care. Even with insurance, you pay the full cost of services until you meet your plan’s deductible. Some plans only pay up to a certain dollar amount; you may have to pay the cost beyond that amount. Be sure to carefully review what is covered and what is not. Is the person and their insurance company trying to sell you insurance licensed in Kansas? Always be wary of anyone who contacts you unsolicited offering to sell you health insurance. Ask for their state license number and verify online at sbs.naic.org/solar-external-lookup or contact the department at 785-296-7862. For other helpful resources, consult the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Health Insurance Shopping Tool and the What to Ask When Shopping for Health Insurance guide. If you have questions while shopping for health insurance, contact the Kansas Insurance Department’s Consumer Assistance Division toll-free at 1-800-432-2484, by email kid.commissioner@ks.gov or visit the Department online at <a href="https://insurance.kansas.gov/">insurance.kansas.gov</a>. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt&nbsp;serves as the secretary of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Midwest Zone and co-vice chair of the Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee of the NAIC. She also serves as a member on the Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee and the International Insurance Relations (G) Committee of the NAIC, and the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) Board of Directors.

SCHMIDT: Navigating the health insurance marketplace is no easy task

SCOTT COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations following an incident in Scott County.

Just after 3:p.m. Thursday,&nbsp; two women came to the Scott County Law Enforcement Center to report an incident that occurred in the 600 block of North Washington in Scott City, according to a media release.

As a result of this investigation, police arrested David Suri, 41, of Scott City on requested charges of Lewd and Lascivious Behavior and Sexual Battery.

Suri was transported to the Scott County Jail and this case has been referred to the Scott County Attorney for prosecution.&nbsp;

Suri has previous convictions for battery, theft, criminal threat and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685702686395.png" alt="Suri has previous convictions for battery, theft, criminal threat and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Suri has previous convictions for battery, theft, criminal threat and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>SCOTT COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations following an incident in Scott County.Just after 3:p.m. Thursday,&nbsp; two women came to the Scott County Law Enforcement Center to report an incident that occurred in the 600 block of North Washington in Scott City, according to a media release.As a result of this investigation, police arrested David Suri, 41, of Scott City on requested charges of Lewd and Lascivious Behavior and Sexual Battery.Suri was transported to the Scott County Jail and this case has been referred to the Scott County Attorney for prosecution.&nbsp;Suri has previous convictions for battery, theft, criminal threat and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Police: Kansas felon accused of sexual battery

LENEXA – Overseen by EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinators (OSCs) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, response personnel have completed the recovery of discharged oil in Mill Creek from the Dec. 8, 2022 pipeline rupture near Washington, in northcentral Kansas.&nbsp;

While additional response-related tasks are ongoing such as the disposal of oil-impacted soil and sediment; response-generated waste; and the restoration of lands impacted by the response, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authorized TC Energy to begin restoration work in Mill Creek under Nationwide Permit 27: Aquatic Habitat Restoration, Enhancement, and Establishment Activities.

Through this permit, the restoration of Mill Creek will allow for the creek to be restored to its original condition, form and functions, as well as include enhancement activities that will result in a net gain in aquatic resource functions and services.

“Starting restoration work in Mill Creek is a tremendous milestone and to meet that in five months highlights the commitment and dedication of response personnel,” said&nbsp;EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “I am very proud of our team and their commitment and dedication to overseeing the cleanup operations at the site, which included time on-site during extreme winter weather and several holidays.”

EPA and KDHE will continue to monitor the cleanup and restoration of the site and the impacted segments of Mill Creek. KDHE will also oversee the decommissioning of the water treatment facilities; monitor the water quality; work with USACE on restoration efforts; and work with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to evaluate the impacts on wildlife in the area. Monitoring of the surface and groundwater will also be conducted by KDHE.

“We are so pleased to see the progress on the restoration and recovery of Mill Creek and recognize that these are the combined efforts of hundreds of hard-working personnel,” said&nbsp;KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek. “I commend the KDHE team for its diligent and committed response to overseeing the remediation of the creek and surrounding area, and ensuring the future use of the water source.”

<a href="http://url6130.epa.mediaroom.com/ls/click?upn=-2BroytcZInNRyuFbAvAoN5eJhBEt8m0DdyEEkSNo5f2Hgk13qyA7CGoQ20-2Fty7gi8AqhHEbNGlNHI9rxeqNSoGB-2BN15D4-2FHZh37bxKC5XtV96s7mexH-2BQHU1U0Yk2It-2FRbzOAmjC78-2BpoQ5iM-2Ft9czbb-2BKyBN6GnNK6qCJ0YtzUDv7YC7VXzM7vcktyTFsmn3Q0QQ4HVAg9PZmCD-2B30rq0XLRie-2F1W6q3142NJQfp5IMZ8T-2BscsSsJ8h9hEwUjXfX-2FOY79oCU-2FNryNzb7v12w9ta9vcfOO0aEUjlSkqssR51AxGJaaBjZwAELfujfq4ZUteojh65aVxLh-2F0jlsYO-2BumNCTdt9ENu4DdITq8gXBCaBqNmzXrhG0cd3OSOTft4UbUb-2Ft08K2PwjzrpTrf-2FWLImT-2FZrEZ6m751OQtrp6zeWkg-2B5NUDs7K4wwT6aRDfboMz0EwuHls0v3tXLozUmwiLleui065BMwW-2F7TdfdZb2W7rVU8lndmObBdWl66-2BYO4wV7Q3l77YwPWsR93F-2BwKr12ADz3gewSrwKM2jfLuvRD5KmzINZiRq7V6O6hNrQfuFSJy7W7uri2Egjmf9hUBj2Mcj8Imva100ni2y17Qmts-3DMrlH_hnwZc2KLmru8dsOkeuIQ-2FEiK9TFD-2BUMiC-2BMsXOyLaeRMMXg9GT1PzvyekDfCHj07q3TEZMY4hspNrs6QivTG-2BrwkYgPhAc9C0BnZfrC-2FA88L3aknLchMJB0D63-2FvUo476zjkFNtsTIdrEbV6wsDzwf5ZE1KDUiPebhUDKJz-2B7RvpPtJayz0tH1gOlyoL63SeHXlCV-2BUPy85Mim-2Bp9pSigVtiafGA5MSRy-2FWI29uugDGKvCVpuiVPtzzH6TcKjFym" target="_blank">View</a>&nbsp;EPA’s Story Map for the Mill Creek Response.

<a href="http://url6130.epa.mediaroom.com/ls/click?upn=-2BroytcZInNRyuFbAvAoN5YUMS5IFkSiuNOH3EYCbQaZrUpTStiemNhIVgMISS5dR-2BeDNjo9UqqXNlWw1V6bALs9MQQXbQq4fPgZOr-2BPqpns-3DhlPw_hnwZc2KLmru8dsOkeuIQ-2FEiK9TFD-2BUMiC-2BMsXOyLaeRMMXg9GT1PzvyekDfCHj07q3TEZMY4hspNrs6QivTG-2BrwkYgPhAc9C0BnZfrC-2FA8-2BUPssqukULOqIUoPWQr5PtFsHtADjW49ePKZTT3LOzB2ucs8-2BzK3dY542r1sbyUvVfDdnKh4no-2FIIwd8pJB0XvjG5TvKTgrm3KEmR3vkhxkPBNn34YyUZWor1HsWi8eXCyguldOokRk4fP1xwiaVDS" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about EPA’s response operations at Mill Creek.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685111206492.png" alt="Oil cleanup procedure on Mill Creek. EPA photo" />
 <figcaption>Oil cleanup procedure on Mill Creek. EPA photo</figcaption>
 </figure>EPALENEXA – Overseen by EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinators (OSCs) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, response personnel have completed the recovery of discharged oil in Mill Creek from the Dec. 8, 2022 pipeline rupture near Washington, in northcentral Kansas.&nbsp;While additional response-related tasks are ongoing such as the disposal of oil-impacted soil and sediment; response-generated waste; and the restoration of lands impacted by the response, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has authorized TC Energy to begin restoration work in Mill Creek under Nationwide Permit 27: Aquatic Habitat Restoration, Enhancement, and Establishment Activities.Through this permit, the restoration of Mill Creek will allow for the creek to be restored to its original condition, form and functions, as well as include enhancement activities that will result in a net gain in aquatic resource functions and services.“Starting restoration work in Mill Creek is a tremendous milestone and to meet that in five months highlights the commitment and dedication of response personnel,” said&nbsp;EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “I am very proud of our team and their commitment and dedication to overseeing the cleanup operations at the site, which included time on-site during extreme winter weather and several holidays.”EPA and KDHE will continue to monitor the cleanup and restoration of the site and the impacted segments of Mill Creek. KDHE will also oversee the decommissioning of the water treatment facilities; monitor the water quality; work with USACE on restoration efforts; and work with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to evaluate the impacts on wildlife in the area. Monitoring of the surface and groundwater will also be conducted by KDHE.“We are so pleased to see the progress on the restoration and recovery of Mill Creek and recognize that these are the combined efforts of hundreds of hard-working personnel,” said&nbsp;KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek. “I commend the KDHE team for its diligent and committed response to overseeing the remediation of the creek and surrounding area, and ensuring the future use of the water source.”<a href="http://url6130.epa.mediaroom.com/ls/click?upn=-2BroytcZInNRyuFbAvAoN5eJhBEt8m0DdyEEkSNo5f2Hgk13qyA7CGoQ20-2Fty7gi8AqhHEbNGlNHI9rxeqNSoGB-2BN15D4-2FHZh37bxKC5XtV96s7mexH-2BQHU1U0Yk2It-2FRbzOAmjC78-2BpoQ5iM-2Ft9czbb-2BKyBN6GnNK6qCJ0YtzUDv7YC7VXzM7vcktyTFsmn3Q0QQ4HVAg9PZmCD-2B30rq0XLRie-2F1W6q3142NJQfp5IMZ8T-2BscsSsJ8h9hEwUjXfX-2FOY79oCU-2FNryNzb7v12w9ta9vcfOO0aEUjlSkqssR51AxGJaaBjZwAELfujfq4ZUteojh65aVxLh-2F0jlsYO-2BumNCTdt9ENu4DdITq8gXBCaBqNmzXrhG0cd3OSOTft4UbUb-2Ft08K2PwjzrpTrf-2FWLImT-2FZrEZ6m751OQtrp6zeWkg-2B5NUDs7K4wwT6aRDfboMz0EwuHls0v3tXLozUmwiLleui065BMwW-2F7TdfdZb2W7rVU8lndmObBdWl66-2BYO4wV7Q3l77YwPWsR93F-2BwKr12ADz3gewSrwKM2jfLuvRD5KmzINZiRq7V6O6hNrQfuFSJy7W7uri2Egjmf9hUBj2Mcj8Imva100ni2y17Qmts-3DMrlH_hnwZc2KLmru8dsOkeuIQ-2FEiK9TFD-2BUMiC-2BMsXOyLaeRMMXg9GT1PzvyekDfCHj07q3TEZMY4hspNrs6QivTG-2BrwkYgPhAc9C0BnZfrC-2FA88L3aknLchMJB0D63-2FvUo476zjkFNtsTIdrEbV6wsDzwf5ZE1KDUiPebhUDKJz-2B7RvpPtJayz0tH1gOlyoL63SeHXlCV-2BUPy85Mim-2Bp9pSigVtiafGA5MSRy-2FWI29uugDGKvCVpuiVPtzzH6TcKjFym" target="_blank">View</a>&nbsp;EPA’s Story Map for the Mill Creek Response.<a href="http://url6130.epa.mediaroom.com/ls/click?upn=-2BroytcZInNRyuFbAvAoN5YUMS5IFkSiuNOH3EYCbQaZrUpTStiemNhIVgMISS5dR-2BeDNjo9UqqXNlWw1V6bALs9MQQXbQq4fPgZOr-2BPqpns-3DhlPw_hnwZc2KLmru8dsOkeuIQ-2FEiK9TFD-2BUMiC-2BMsXOyLaeRMMXg9GT1PzvyekDfCHj07q3TEZMY4hspNrs6QivTG-2BrwkYgPhAc9C0BnZfrC-2FA8-2BUPssqukULOqIUoPWQr5PtFsHtADjW49ePKZTT3LOzB2ucs8-2BzK3dY542r1sbyUvVfDdnKh4no-2FIIwd8pJB0XvjG5TvKTgrm3KEmR3vkhxkPBNn34YyUZWor1HsWi8eXCyguldOokRk4fP1xwiaVDS" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about EPA’s response operations at Mill Creek.

Cleanup operations at oil leak in north central Kansas creek shift to restoration

ATCHISON - Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. 

Lane Werth of Hays&nbsp;was recently named to the Dean's List for the spring semester, which ended May 9, 2023.

Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point average through the spring term is named to the President's List. Full time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the Dean's List. Of the 2,234 students on campus for 2022-2023 academic year, 166 made the President's List and 698 made the Dean's List.

Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseATCHISON - Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. Lane Werth of Hays&nbsp;was recently named to the Dean's List for the spring semester, which ended May 9, 2023.Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point average through the spring term is named to the President's List. Full time students with 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 are named to the Dean's List. Of the 2,234 students on campus for 2022-2023 academic year, 166 made the President's List and 698 made the Dean's List.Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp;

Hays resident Lane Werth receives academic honor  

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

McPHERSON - McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, announces the names of students earning degrees and graduating from the college on May 20, 2023. 

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS (if listed) Hays, KS Chase Brous, Bachelor of Arts, English: Licensure&nbsp;&nbsp;

A complete list of graduates and the ceremony is on the college website, <a href="https://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/graduation/">mcpherson.edu/graduation</a>.

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 </figure>McPHERSON - McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, announces the names of students earning degrees and graduating from the college on May 20, 2023. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS (if listed) Hays, KS Chase Brous, Bachelor of Arts, English: Licensure&nbsp;&nbsp; A complete list of graduates and the ceremony is on the college website, <a href="https://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/graduation/">mcpherson.edu/graduation</a>.

Hays resident earn honor as McPherson College graduate

The races for the Victoria and Hays school boards are
shaping up to be extremely competitive this fall with at least 10 candidates vying for four seats on both school boards.

According to the Ellis County Election office, there were 11
people filed for four at-large seats on the USD 432 Victoria school board and 10
people filed to run for four seats on the USD 489 school board by the noon deadline on Thursday, June 1.

The 11 Victoria residents that submitted the necessary paperwork to be on the USD 432 ballot in the fall are Janea Dinkel, Terry
Dinkel, Haley Gagnon, Brenton Hoffman, Jacob Hunter, Douglas A. Kuhn, Tammy
Lichter, Matthew K. Orr, Morgan Pfeifer, Gregory Sander and Tammy Lee Schumacher.

In the USD 489 Hays school district race, there are 10 Hays
residents who will be on the ballot in the November General Election.

They are David Clingan, James Feyerherm, Jayme Goetz, Lori
Hertel, Craig Pallister, Allen Park, Ruth A. Ruder, Duff Watson, Dennis Wilkie
and Derek Yarmer.

Despite a large number of candidates, there were not enough candidates to
force a primary election in either race. All of the candidates will show up on the General
Election ballot on Nov. 7.

In Ellis there were five residents who filed for four seats
on the USD 388 school board. They are Cindy Hertel, Aaron Honas, Marty Hollern,
Stephanie Johnson and Brian J. Shannon.

Randall S. Honas was the only candidate to file for the one
unexpired term on the Ellis school board.

In the race for the Ellis City Council, four people filed in
the race for three open seats. They are Devin D. Henderson, Brady A. Richards, John
A. Walz and Terry G. Zerfas.

David R. McDaniel was the only candidate to file for Ellis mayor and Faith Scheck for Ellis treasurer.

In Hays there are two four-year and one two-year term up for
election on the Hays City Commission. There will be five people on the ballot
for those three positions. They are Kelly Ancar, Reese E. Barrick, Alaina
Cunningham, Diana F. Pantle and Mason Ruder.

Kevin Bieker is the only candidate vying for the Schoenchen mayor, and Frederick H Follmer and Kyle Zimmerman were the only two candidates to
file for Schoenchen City Council. There are five positions up for election on
the council.

John Schulte was the only person to file for Victoria mayor, and Joe Leroux for Victoria City Council. There are two positions open on
the city council.

The November General Election also features races for the improvement
districts and Cottonwood Extension District.

You can find a list of those candidates below and you can
find a complete list of candidates <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/DocumentCenter/View/4937/2023-Candidate-Filings">HERE</a>.

Big Creek Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey F Herrman Duane Kuhn Larry D
Leiker Keith
Schmidt Duff Watson

Munjor Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;

Prairie Acres Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shane Gregg Kevin
Zimmer William T
Wierman

Suburban Estates Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cottonwood Extension District #17 - 2 board positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diana F Pantle Allen P Roth Tatum
Sprague-Kinzey

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1685650059944.jpg" alt="Photo courtesy of Pixabay" />
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 </figure>Hays PostThe races for the Victoria and Hays school boards are
shaping up to be extremely competitive this fall with at least 10 candidates vying for four seats on both school boards.According to the Ellis County Election office, there were 11
people filed for four at-large seats on the USD 432 Victoria school board and 10
people filed to run for four seats on the USD 489 school board by the noon deadline on Thursday, June 1.The 11 Victoria residents that submitted the necessary paperwork to be on the USD 432 ballot in the fall are Janea Dinkel, Terry
Dinkel, Haley Gagnon, Brenton Hoffman, Jacob Hunter, Douglas A. Kuhn, Tammy
Lichter, Matthew K. Orr, Morgan Pfeifer, Gregory Sander and Tammy Lee Schumacher.In the USD 489 Hays school district race, there are 10 Hays
residents who will be on the ballot in the November General Election.They are David Clingan, James Feyerherm, Jayme Goetz, Lori
Hertel, Craig Pallister, Allen Park, Ruth A. Ruder, Duff Watson, Dennis Wilkie
and Derek Yarmer.Despite a large number of candidates, there were not enough candidates to
force a primary election in either race. All of the candidates will show up on the General
Election ballot on Nov. 7.In Ellis there were five residents who filed for four seats
on the USD 388 school board. They are Cindy Hertel, Aaron Honas, Marty Hollern,
Stephanie Johnson and Brian J. Shannon.Randall S. Honas was the only candidate to file for the one
unexpired term on the Ellis school board.In the race for the Ellis City Council, four people filed in
the race for three open seats. They are Devin D. Henderson, Brady A. Richards, John
A. Walz and Terry G. Zerfas.David R. McDaniel was the only candidate to file for Ellis mayor and Faith Scheck for Ellis treasurer.In Hays there are two four-year and one two-year term up for
election on the Hays City Commission. There will be five people on the ballot
for those three positions. They are Kelly Ancar, Reese E. Barrick, Alaina
Cunningham, Diana F. Pantle and Mason Ruder.Kevin Bieker is the only candidate vying for the Schoenchen mayor, and Frederick H Follmer and Kyle Zimmerman were the only two candidates to
file for Schoenchen City Council. There are five positions up for election on
the council.John Schulte was the only person to file for Victoria mayor, and Joe Leroux for Victoria City Council. There are two positions open on
the city council.The November General Election also features races for the improvement
districts and Cottonwood Extension District.You can find a list of those candidates below and you can
find a complete list of candidates <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/DocumentCenter/View/4937/2023-Candidate-Filings">HERE</a>.Big Creek Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey F Herrman Duane Kuhn Larry D
Leiker Keith
Schmidt Duff WatsonMunjor Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp; Prairie Acres Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shane Gregg Kevin
Zimmer William T
WiermanSuburban Estates Improvement District - 3 Director positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cottonwood Extension District #17 - 2 board positions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diana F Pantle Allen P Roth Tatum
Sprague-Kinzey

 Crowded field of candidates vying for Hays, Victoria school boards in fall

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the city of Portis public water supply system located in Osborne County.

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the city of Portis public water supply system located in Osborne County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:<ul>
 <li>Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.</li><li>Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.</li><li>If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.</li><li>Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.</li><li>Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.</li>
 </ul>The advisory took effect on June 1 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.&nbsp;Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment&nbsp; announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 758-346-4020, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtkaGUua3MuZ292LzQ2OC9Db25zdW1lci1JbmZvcm1hdGlvbi1SZWdhcmRpbmctYS1EaXNydXB0P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MDEuNzc1OTQ5MDEifQ.B4Ox2cO-OgyLfXAl2KuP2cI04JJzv0qCuRI50Wg4_O4/s/1305913623/br/204088737988-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption.</a>Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety &amp; lodging program at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.fsl@ks.gov" target="_blank">kda.fsl@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 785-564-6767.Cover photo courtesy of Pixabay.

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