With the Aug. 2 primary election just weeks
away, the Ellis County Attorney is reminding residents of the rules regarding campaign
signs, advertisements and apparel in and around polling locations.

In a press release Wednesday, Ellis County Attorney Robert
Anderson Jr. aimed to clarify the Kansas law regarding electioneering.

“Given the polarizing nature of the 'Value Them Both
Amendment,' which will be voted on August 2, 2022 (early voting beginning
Monday, July 18, 2022), I felt it necessary to educate the public on the most
common violation of our election laws: 'Electioneering.' "

Anderson said the most common form of electioneering are
placing political signs and wearing political clothing to close to polling
sites.

“K.S.A. 25-2430, 'Electioneering,' makes it a crime (class C
misdemeanor) for any person to knowingly attempt to persuade or influence
eligible voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, party or
question submitted . . . within any polling place on election day or advance
voting site during the time allowed by law for casting a ballot by advance
voting or within a radius of 250 feet from the entrance thereof,” Anderson
said.

Advanced voting in Ellis County starts on Monday, July 18 and
Anderson said individuals who have banners or advertisements displayed within
250 feet of a polling location must take them down before election day.

“For those of you who will appear in-person to cast a vote,
the law requires that you dress accordingly and leave any other political
materials at home,” Anderson said.

There are
thirty statutes in chapter 25 which criminalize conduct specific to elections.
Some of the conduct prohibited is obvious and instinctive (you can’t vote more
than once), while other prohibited conduct is not as obvious or instinctive. Additionally,
each statute has some degree of ambiguity, which of course does results in
technical violations of the law by otherwise well-meaning, passionate, and
patriotic citizens. 

Given the
polarizing nature of the “Value Them Both Amendment”, which will be voted on August
2, 2022 (early voting beginning Monday, July 18, 2022), I felt it necessary to
educate the public on the most common violation of our election laws:
“Electioneering”.

The most
common forms of “electioneering” are: (1) having political signs posted too
close to voting sites; and (2) wearing political clothing/hats inside, or too
close, to voting sites. &nbsp;

K.S.A.
25-2430, “Electioneering”, makes it a crime (class C misdemeanor) for any
person to knowingly attempt to persuade or influence eligible voters to vote
for or against a particular candidate, party or question submitted . . . within
any polling place on election day or advance voting site during the time
allowed by law for casting a ballot by advance voting or within a radius of 250
feet from the entrance thereof.

The
specific conduct this statute aims to prohibit includes (but may not
necessarily be limited to) wearing, exhibiting, or distributing labels, signs,
posters, stickers or other materials that clearly identify a candidate in the
election or clearly indicate support or opposition to a question
submitted for election (inside any polling place or voting site, or within a 250-foot
radius, during early voting and on election day).

This
statute is meant to keep our polling places/voting sites (and a 250-foot radius
around them) neutral - free of political advertisement.

For those
of you who have signs, banners, or other advertisements displayed, the law
requires that you take them down once voting begins if they are within 250-feet
of a voting site. For those of you who will appear in-person to cast a vote, the
law requires that you dress accordingly and leave any other political materials
at home. 

Our local
election officials on-site will do their best to identify violations and
provide corrective instruction on a case-by-case basis.

Hays PostWith the Aug. 2 primary election just weeks
away, the Ellis County Attorney is reminding residents of the rules regarding campaign
signs, advertisements and apparel in and around polling locations.In a press release Wednesday, Ellis County Attorney Robert
Anderson Jr. aimed to clarify the Kansas law regarding electioneering.“Given the polarizing nature of the 'Value Them Both
Amendment,' which will be voted on August 2, 2022 (early voting beginning
Monday, July 18, 2022), I felt it necessary to educate the public on the most
common violation of our election laws: 'Electioneering.' "Anderson said the most common form of electioneering are
placing political signs and wearing political clothing to close to polling
sites.“K.S.A. 25-2430, 'Electioneering,' makes it a crime (class C
misdemeanor) for any person to knowingly attempt to persuade or influence
eligible voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, party or
question submitted . . . within any polling place on election day or advance
voting site during the time allowed by law for casting a ballot by advance
voting or within a radius of 250 feet from the entrance thereof,” Anderson
said.Advanced voting in Ellis County starts on Monday, July 18 and
Anderson said individuals who have banners or advertisements displayed within
250 feet of a polling location must take them down before election day.“For those of you who will appear in-person to cast a vote,
the law requires that you dress accordingly and leave any other political
materials at home,” Anderson said.The entire release is below:There are
thirty statutes in chapter 25 which criminalize conduct specific to elections.
Some of the conduct prohibited is obvious and instinctive (you can’t vote more
than once), while other prohibited conduct is not as obvious or instinctive. Additionally,
each statute has some degree of ambiguity, which of course does results in
technical violations of the law by otherwise well-meaning, passionate, and
patriotic citizens. Given the
polarizing nature of the “Value Them Both Amendment”, which will be voted on August
2, 2022 (early voting beginning Monday, July 18, 2022), I felt it necessary to
educate the public on the most common violation of our election laws:
“Electioneering”.The most
common forms of “electioneering” are: (1) having political signs posted too
close to voting sites; and (2) wearing political clothing/hats inside, or too
close, to voting sites. &nbsp;K.S.A.
25-2430, “Electioneering”, makes it a crime (class C misdemeanor) for any
person to knowingly attempt to persuade or influence eligible voters to vote
for or against a particular candidate, party or question submitted . . . within
any polling place on election day or advance voting site during the time
allowed by law for casting a ballot by advance voting or within a radius of 250
feet from the entrance thereof.The
specific conduct this statute aims to prohibit includes (but may not
necessarily be limited to) wearing, exhibiting, or distributing labels, signs,
posters, stickers or other materials that clearly identify a candidate in the
election or clearly indicate support or opposition to a question
submitted for election (inside any polling place or voting site, or within a 250-foot
radius, during early voting and on election day). This
statute is meant to keep our polling places/voting sites (and a 250-foot radius
around them) neutral - free of political advertisement. For those
of you who have signs, banners, or other advertisements displayed, the law
requires that you take them down once voting begins if they are within 250-feet
of a voting site. For those of you who will appear in-person to cast a vote, the
law requires that you dress accordingly and leave any other political materials
at home. Our local
election officials on-site will do their best to identify violations and
provide corrective instruction on a case-by-case basis.

Ellis Co. attorney reminds residents of electioneering laws

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.j4PSr98k3pPIcHIB5TJced5IVzXnvk20Xw9P7cEt1V8/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County

Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp;

Lake Tanko (Cherryvale City Lake), Montgomery County (Added on July 14)

Carbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp;

Crystal Lake, Anderson County (Lowered on July 14)

Lenexa City Lake, Johnson County (Added on July 14)

Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County (Added on July 14)

Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County (Added on July 14)

A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates a&nbsp;harmful algal bloom is&nbsp;present, and&nbsp;extreme conditions exist

A&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.8eXgraCaCIWgEvgil0VHHJtiaAU0uGw_zb-PhPPjKAY/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fS2CU6V57S15DtQRghawm78_UKMNvsSVN7S8v24NDAA/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes 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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.j4PSr98k3pPIcHIB5TJced5IVzXnvk20Xw9P7cEt1V8/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Active Advisories&nbsp;</h2><h2>Hazard</h2>Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County<h2>Warning&nbsp;</h2>Ford County Lake, Ford CountyGathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp;Hain SFL, Ford County (Added on July 14)Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County&nbsp;Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp;Lake Tanko (Cherryvale City Lake), Montgomery County (Added on July 14)Marion Reservoir, Marion County&nbsp;Milford Lake Zone A&nbsp;Norton Lake, Norton County&nbsp;Pomona Lake, Osage County&nbsp;<h2>Watch</h2>Carbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp;Crystal Lake, Anderson County (Lowered on July 14)Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County&nbsp;Lenexa City Lake, Johnson County (Added on July 14)Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County (Added on July 14)Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County (Added on July 14)Milford Lake Zone B, Geary County<h2>Lifted</h2>Colwich City Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp;Garnett Lake (north), Anderson CountyMelvern Lake, Osage County&nbsp;Parsons Lake, Neosho County&nbsp;Riggs Park Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp;A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates a&nbsp;harmful algal bloom is&nbsp;present, and&nbsp;extreme conditions exist<ul>
 <li>Signage should be posted at all public access locations</li><li>It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.</li><li>Recreation is discouraged in the lake or zone, including, at lake manager direction, closing the lake or zone to the public.&nbsp;</li><li>In some cases, the adjacent shoreland should be avoided or closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Water contact should be avoided.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Signage will be posted at all public access locations.&nbsp;</li><li>Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.&nbsp;</li><li>Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.&nbsp;</li><li>Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.8eXgraCaCIWgEvgil0VHHJtiaAU0uGw_zb-PhPPjKAY/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fS2CU6V57S15DtQRghawm78_UKMNvsSVN7S8v24NDAA/s/1305913623/br/141055611582-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Western Kan. lakes included in blue-green algae warning from KDHE

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657914060860.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast click here.</a>

Three-day weather outlook

The Hays Area Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a rezoning request from the city of Hays.

The&nbsp; city purchased the additional property  at 1732 W. 41st Street around a city water well and booster&nbsp;station several years ago with future development of a fire station in mind.&nbsp;

The property has always been in agriculture production and is currently zoned A-L Agriculture
District. The request is to change the zoning to P-I Public and Institutional District.

The complete July 18 agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07182022-1359">here</a>. The meeting will be held in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657901770846.png" alt="The city of Hays plans to build another fire station at 1732 W. 41st in the northwest part of town. (City of Hays)" />
 <figcaption>The city of Hays plans to build another fire station at 1732 W. 41st in the northwest part of town. (City of Hays)</figcaption>
 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Area Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a rezoning request from the city of Hays.The&nbsp; city purchased the additional property at 1732 W. 41st Street around a city water well and booster&nbsp;station several years ago with future development of a fire station in mind.&nbsp;The property has always been in agriculture production and is currently zoned A-L Agriculture
District. The request is to change the zoning to P-I Public and Institutional District.The complete July 18 agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07182022-1359">here</a>. The meeting will be held in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.&nbsp;

Public hearing scheduled Monday for new Hays fire station location

Limon will attend Colby Community College

By MICHELE BOY <a href="https://thesyracusejournal.com/news/a-hero">The Syracuse Journal</a>

SYRACUSE — It was a dramatic few weeks and one of the bigger moments got missed. 
Dakira Limon is a lifeguard at the Hamilton County pool and a hero.&nbsp; An
 SHS graduate headed to Colby Community college for the animal science 
program. It is her fourth year as a lifeguard at the Hamilton County 
Swimming Pool. And on Monday, June 13, all her training kicked in. As
 she was keeping watch in the deep end, she saw a young boy go off the 
diving board. But something was off. He began sinking toward the 
bottom.&nbsp; Dana Gould was on the scene that day and commented, “As a 
mother at the pool I’m always watching to see that the guards are doing a
 good job. Dakira was amazing. She fearlessly jumped in and pulled that 
boy up from the bottom of the deep end! I was so proud of her. She 
represented the guards so well. It’s such an important job and as a 
community we need to feel confident that the pool is taking their job 
seriously. I really appreciate the leadership and management of the pool
 this summer.” She followed her training.&nbsp; She blew her whistle 
jumped in and saved the young boy. &nbsp;Afterward she was emotional, worn&nbsp; out from the high temperatures and the adrenaline rush.&nbsp; Dakira said, “After the adrenaline wore off, I was worried and scared, hoping he would be OK.” EMS was on the scene. David Stimatze, a 16 year veteran of EMS, “She did a great job. She did what they are trained to do.” Mom,
 Carol Limon. said, “In my book she is a hero. She handled it like she 
was trained to. And if it was any other guard I would want them to have 
that recognition too.” This didn’t slow Dakira down. She took a short
 break to gather herself and got back on the stand. “I love being with 
the community. And the people I work with!”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657913341132.jpeg" alt="Dakira Limon" />
 <figcaption>Dakira Limon</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Limon will attend Colby Community College</h2>By MICHELE BOY <a href="https://thesyracusejournal.com/news/a-hero">The Syracuse Journal</a>SYRACUSE — It was a dramatic few weeks and one of the bigger moments got missed. 
Dakira Limon is a lifeguard at the Hamilton County pool and a hero.&nbsp; An
 SHS graduate headed to Colby Community college for the animal science 
program. It is her fourth year as a lifeguard at the Hamilton County 
Swimming Pool. And on Monday, June 13, all her training kicked in. As
 she was keeping watch in the deep end, she saw a young boy go off the 
diving board. But something was off. He began sinking toward the 
bottom.&nbsp; Dana Gould was on the scene that day and commented, “As a 
mother at the pool I’m always watching to see that the guards are doing a
 good job. Dakira was amazing. She fearlessly jumped in and pulled that 
boy up from the bottom of the deep end! I was so proud of her. She 
represented the guards so well. It’s such an important job and as a 
community we need to feel confident that the pool is taking their job 
seriously. I really appreciate the leadership and management of the pool
 this summer.” She followed her training.&nbsp; She blew her whistle 
jumped in and saved the young boy. &nbsp;Afterward she was emotional, worn&nbsp; out from the high temperatures and the adrenaline rush.&nbsp; Dakira said, “After the adrenaline wore off, I was worried and scared, hoping he would be OK.” EMS was on the scene. David Stimatze, a 16 year veteran of EMS, “She did a great job. She did what they are trained to do.” Mom,
 Carol Limon. said, “In my book she is a hero. She handled it like she 
was trained to. And if it was any other guard I would want them to have 
that recognition too.” This didn’t slow Dakira down. She took a short
 break to gather herself and got back on the stand. “I love being with 
the community. And the people I work with!”Republished with permission

SW Kan. lifeguard hailed as a hero after saving young boy

With the temperature at 102 degrees and climbing at 1:30 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which will remain in effect until 7 p.m.

A high of 108 degrees is possible in the Hays area, and the NWS said the mercury could reach up to 110 degrees in some areas.

Aside from a slight chance of rain or showers late Saturday night, the heat wave is expected to continue through next week, with highs of 99 to 104 projected through Thursday.

The NWS advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, to stay inside and out of the sun, and to check on relatives and neighbors — and reminding that young children and pets should never be left in an unattended vehicle.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657909424409.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>With the temperature at 102 degrees and climbing at 1:30 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which will remain in effect until 7 p.m.A high of 108 degrees is possible in the Hays area, and the NWS said the mercury could reach up to 110 degrees in some areas.Aside from a slight chance of rain or showers late Saturday night, the heat wave is expected to continue through next week, with highs of 99 to 104 projected through Thursday.The NWS advised residents to drink plenty of fluids, to stay inside and out of the sun, and to check on relatives and neighbors — and reminding that young children and pets should never be left in an unattended vehicle.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The oppressive heat will rise to potentially record breaking levels this afternoon across our area, with temperatures peaking in the 105-110F range. Remember to stay hydrated, wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, and refrain from strenuous activity outdoors. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KSwx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KSwx</a> <a href="https://t.co/xUaXwOsDQY">pic.twitter.com/xUaXwOsDQY</a>&mdash; NWS Dodge City (@NWSDodgeCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSDodgeCity/status/1547901253308411904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Record-breaking heat possible Friday afternoon

Four HaysMed clinics have added new providers recently.&nbsp;

Tiffany DeWitt, APRN has joined the Urology Clinic. DeWitt graduated from Tabor College with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She obtained her master’s of science in nursing, family nurse practitioner degree from United State University.

New to the Pediatric Clinic is Kaitlin Robben, APRN. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University and a master's in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.

Danielle Spencer is the new physician assistant in the Cancer Clinic. She received her bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Kansas and her master’s of science in physician studies from Wichita State University.

The Family Medicine Clinic welcomed Danielle VonFeldt, APRN on July 1.&nbsp; She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing and a master’s of science degree in nursing and family nurse practitioner from Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657905973608.jpeg" alt="Dewitt" />
 <figcaption>Dewitt</figcaption>
 </figure>HaysMedFour HaysMed clinics have added new providers recently.&nbsp;Tiffany DeWitt, APRN has joined the Urology Clinic. DeWitt graduated from Tabor College with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She obtained her master’s of science in nursing, family nurse practitioner degree from United State University.New to the Pediatric Clinic is Kaitlin Robben, APRN. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University and a master's in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657905993846.jpeg" alt="Robben" />
 <figcaption>Robben</figcaption>
 </figure>Danielle Spencer is the new physician assistant in the Cancer Clinic. She received her bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Kansas and her master’s of science in physician studies from Wichita State University.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657906014623.jpeg" alt="Spencer" />
 <figcaption>Spencer</figcaption>
 </figure>The Family Medicine Clinic welcomed Danielle VonFeldt, APRN on July 1.&nbsp; She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing and a master’s of science degree in nursing and family nurse practitioner from Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657906551686.jpeg" alt="VonFeldt" />
 <figcaption>VonFeldt</figcaption>
 </figure>

HaysMed clinics introduce new providers

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Hays city commissioners Thursday night approved 26
recommended changes to the city’s Unified Development Code, which was adopted
six years ago.&nbsp; 

Public Works Director Jesse Rohr said the UDC is a “living,
breathing document” and to expect more updates in the future.

“We want to be able to provide flexibility for
developers, builders, contractors, and citizens as they do projects," Rohr told the commission. "We fully intend to relax regulations and
remove barriers to building and different projects, and overall, lessen the
need for interpretation.”

The&nbsp;UDC codifies the city’s land use through zoning and subdivision regulations.

The recommended changes were made in the areas of zoning, signage, landscaping and a miscellaneous category,&nbsp;following earlier approval by the Hays Area Planning Commission.

“We want to made sure we are protecting what
needs protecting and getting out of the way when we can get out of the way,” said Toby Dougherty, city manager.&nbsp;

One area where the city will "get out of the way" is window sign regulations. All references to window signs will be removed.

"A lot of businesses do signage in their front windows. You'll see it downtown. You'll see it on Vine Street. The signs are changed frequently a lot of times.&nbsp;

"We don't see any reason to enforce that sort of thing, inside the business, in the windows," Rohr said.&nbsp;

A change that was discussed extensively by the planning commission, according to Rohr, was rear yard setbacks in residential areas.

"We are proposing to reduce, in most cases, rear yard setbacks for residential properties to 15 foot. There's some cases now where it's 20 foot, some where it's 25 foot.

"We want people to be able to build on that property as much as they can. Lots are expensive. Housing is expensive. If we can make a change like this that will allow them to maximize building on the lot, that's what we'd like to do."&nbsp;

The changes were identified by Planning and Development Superintendent Curtis Deines and his staff, with input from developers, contractors and builders.

After several discussions, the planning commission conducted a public hearing in 2021 about the proposed changes. The city commission reviewed those changes at two work sessions.

"This gives me confidence that enough people have looked at this," said Vice-Mayor Michael Berges.

The 26 UDC amendments approved by the city commission are available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142022-1358">here</a>. The entire Unified Development Code can be seen <a href="http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/hays-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-526">here</a>.&nbsp;

Mayor Mason Ruder was absent from the meeting.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657898905373.png" alt="The Hays Unified Development Code is available on the city's website.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Hays Unified Development Code is available on the city's website.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostHays city commissioners Thursday night approved 26
recommended changes to the city’s Unified Development Code, which was adopted
six years ago.&nbsp; Public Works Director Jesse Rohr said the UDC is a “living,
breathing document” and to expect more updates in the future.“We want to be able to provide flexibility for
developers, builders, contractors, and citizens as they do projects," Rohr told the commission. "We fully intend to relax regulations and
remove barriers to building and different projects, and overall, lessen the
need for interpretation.”The&nbsp;UDC codifies the city’s land use through zoning and subdivision regulations.<div><div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/VideoObject"><meta itemprop="uploadDate" content="Fri Jul 15 2022 10:18:55 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)"/><meta itemprop="name" content="Udc Changes"/><meta itemprop="duration" content="P0Y0M0DT0H0M40S" /><meta itemprop="thumbnailUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/LdHTYoSn-1920.jpg"/><meta itemprop="contentUrl" content="https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/LdHTYoSn-AMBVbJQD.mp4"/><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/LdHTYoSn-P46diVCW.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Udc Changes" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></div>The recommended changes were made in the areas of zoning, signage, landscaping and a miscellaneous category,&nbsp;following earlier approval by the Hays Area Planning Commission.“We want to made sure we are protecting what
needs protecting and getting out of the way when we can get out of the way,” said Toby Dougherty, city manager.&nbsp;One area where the city will "get out of the way" is window sign regulations. All references to window signs will be removed."A lot of businesses do signage in their front windows. You'll see it downtown. You'll see it on Vine Street. The signs are changed frequently a lot of times.&nbsp;"We don't see any reason to enforce that sort of thing, inside the business, in the windows," Rohr said.&nbsp;A change that was discussed extensively by the planning commission, according to Rohr, was rear yard setbacks in residential areas."We are proposing to reduce, in most cases, rear yard setbacks for residential properties to 15 foot. There's some cases now where it's 20 foot, some where it's 25 foot."We want people to be able to build on that property as much as they can. Lots are expensive. Housing is expensive. If we can make a change like this that will allow them to maximize building on the lot, that's what we'd like to do."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657900594712.jpeg" alt="Curtis Deines, Hays Planning and Development superintendent&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Curtis Deines, Hays Planning and Development superintendent&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The changes were identified by Planning and Development Superintendent Curtis Deines and his staff, with input from developers, contractors and builders.After several discussions, the planning commission conducted a public hearing in 2021 about the proposed changes. The city commission reviewed those changes at two work sessions."This gives me confidence that enough people have looked at this," said Vice-Mayor Michael Berges.The 26 UDC amendments approved by the city commission are available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142022-1358">here</a>. The entire Unified Development Code can be seen <a href="http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/hays-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-526">here</a>.&nbsp;Mayor Mason Ruder was absent from the meeting.&nbsp;

🎥 'Living, breathing document': City OKs 26 changes to Hays UDC   

JOPLIN, Mo. — Former Hays High standout golfer Tradgon
McCrae recently won the Ozark Amateur at the Schifferdecker Golf Course in
Joplin, Mo., July 9 and 10.

McCrae won the title on the second playoff hole after rounds
of 65 and 68 in the 36-hole event.

McCrae, a native of Plainville, graduated from Hays High School
then played for two seasons at Hutchinson Community College before transferring
to Missouri Southern where he will begin his senior season this fall.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657898990441.jpeg" alt="Tradgon McCrae" />
 <figcaption>Tradgon McCrae</figcaption>
 </figure>JOPLIN, Mo. — Former Hays High standout golfer Tradgon
McCrae recently won the Ozark Amateur at the Schifferdecker Golf Course in
Joplin, Mo., July 9 and 10.McCrae won the title on the second playoff hole after rounds
of 65 and 68 in the 36-hole event.McCrae, a native of Plainville, graduated from Hays High School
then played for two seasons at Hutchinson Community College before transferring
to Missouri Southern where he will begin his senior season this fall.

⛳ Former Hays High standout wins Ozark Amateur

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post The region is bracing for several more days of near record
heat, a weather pattern meteorologists say could last several days.

Both National Weather Service offices in Dodge City and
Goodland have forecast 100 degree temperatures for the next seven to 10 days
for the western half of the state. Officials with the Goodland office said
several locations in western Kansas could come close to setting new record high
temperatures.

Meteorologist Dan Holiday with The Storm Report said the
current weather setup is not unusual for this time of year but the temperatures
are above normal.

“Typically this time of year, we would be in the 90s for a
high, but we are soaring well above average,” Holiday said.

He said a high pressure ridge centered over the four
corners region of Colorado, Utah and part of Arizona and New Mexico is
expanding into the plains.

“When that happens, it brings that much warmer, dry air,” Holiday
said. “It will be sending temperatures into the triple-digit range.”

Holiday said the Hays area could even see temperatures between 105 and 110
on Friday.

There is a weak cool front that is expected to move into the
region Saturday but Holiday said the relief will be short lived with
temperatures climbing back into the 100s.

“That stretch of Sunday into Tuesday (or) Wednesday of next
week looks very hot,” Holiday said. “We already have an exceptional drought
over parts of west-central and southwest Kansas, (and) it just doesn’t like we’re
going to get any type of a break here throughout the next seven to 10 days.”

Holiday said that the Climate Prediction Center says the
above average temperatures and below average precipitation is expected to continue
through the month of July.

He said if the high pressure system were to shift a little to the south and west, the area could see a change in the weather pattern that could bring
much-needed rain along with thunderstorms out of the high plains of Wyoming
and Colorado and into northwest Kansas.

&nbsp;The current round of
hot weather doesn’t have the high humidity with it like earlier this
year, according to Holiday. He said there are still dangers surrounding the
near record high temperatures.

Ellis County Emergency Services Director Danita Schroeder said
that while most people across the region are acclimated to the hot weather,
it’s still important to be on the lookout for the symptoms a person is getting
overheated.

Those symptoms include muscle cramps, which Schroeder said
usually is a sign of dehydration or not taking in enough fluids.

She also said people she be mindful of the symptoms of heat
exhaustion.

“You’re sweaty, you’re dizzy, you’re nauseated, you may be vomiting (and) sometimes they pass out” Schroeder said. “In that case, get inside, get
some fluids (and) try to cool down.” 

Schroeder said to place wet towels on the back of the neck or
armpits and sit in front of a fan.

If the condition is bad enough, you could possibly experience
a heat stroke.

“A heat stroke is when they pass out completely. They may
have seizures, and they may be extremely disoriented,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder said placing icepacks on the back of the neck or
armpits can help with a potential heat stroke as well.

If the symptoms don’t improve and the person is still vomiting
and disoriented, that is the time to call an ambulance or get to the hospital,
Schroeder said.

Schroeder said during the periods of extreme hot weather they
stress the importance of water.

“Drink lots of water,” Schroeder said. “I don’t know how to
stress that enough … just drink plenty of fluid.”

They also encourage people to avoid being outside during the
peak hours of the heat.

“We try to encourage people to do their work outside in the
mornings,” Schroeder said. “If it's really hot outside in the afternoon, just
stay inside.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657818329073.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post The region is bracing for several more days of near record
heat, a weather pattern meteorologists say could last several days.Both National Weather Service offices in Dodge City and
Goodland have forecast 100 degree temperatures for the next seven to 10 days
for the western half of the state. Officials with the Goodland office said
several locations in western Kansas could come close to setting new record high
temperatures.Meteorologist Dan Holiday with The Storm Report said the
current weather setup is not unusual for this time of year but the temperatures
are above normal.“Typically this time of year, we would be in the 90s for a
high, but we are soaring well above average,” Holiday said.He said a high pressure ridge centered over the four
corners region of Colorado, Utah and part of Arizona and New Mexico is
expanding into the plains.“When that happens, it brings that much warmer, dry air,” Holiday
said. “It will be sending temperatures into the triple-digit range.”Holiday said the Hays area could even see temperatures between 105 and 110
on Friday.There is a weak cool front that is expected to move into the
region Saturday but Holiday said the relief will be short lived with
temperatures climbing back into the 100s.“That stretch of Sunday into Tuesday (or) Wednesday of next
week looks very hot,” Holiday said. “We already have an exceptional drought
over parts of west-central and southwest Kansas, (and) it just doesn’t like we’re
going to get any type of a break here throughout the next seven to 10 days.”Holiday said that the Climate Prediction Center says the
above average temperatures and below average precipitation is expected to continue
through the month of July.He said if the high pressure system were to shift a little to the south and west, the area could see a change in the weather pattern that could bring
much-needed rain along with thunderstorms out of the high plains of Wyoming
and Colorado and into northwest Kansas.&nbsp;The current round of
hot weather doesn’t have the high humidity with it like earlier this
year, according to Holiday. He said there are still dangers surrounding the
near record high temperatures.Ellis County Emergency Services Director Danita Schroeder said
that while most people across the region are acclimated to the hot weather,
it’s still important to be on the lookout for the symptoms a person is getting
overheated.Those symptoms include muscle cramps, which Schroeder said
usually is a sign of dehydration or not taking in enough fluids.She also said people she be mindful of the symptoms of heat
exhaustion.“You’re sweaty, you’re dizzy, you’re nauseated, you may be vomiting (and) sometimes they pass out” Schroeder said. “In that case, get inside, get
some fluids (and) try to cool down.” Schroeder said to place wet towels on the back of the neck or
armpits and sit in front of a fan.If the condition is bad enough, you could possibly experience
a heat stroke.“A heat stroke is when they pass out completely. They may
have seizures, and they may be extremely disoriented,” Schroeder said.Schroeder said placing icepacks on the back of the neck or
armpits can help with a potential heat stroke as well.If the symptoms don’t improve and the person is still vomiting
and disoriented, that is the time to call an ambulance or get to the hospital,
Schroeder said.Schroeder said during the periods of extreme hot weather they
stress the importance of water.“Drink lots of water,” Schroeder said. “I don’t know how to
stress that enough … just drink plenty of fluid.”They also encourage people to avoid being outside during the
peak hours of the heat.“We try to encourage people to do their work outside in the
mornings,” Schroeder said. “If it's really hot outside in the afternoon, just
stay inside.”Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Take precautions: Hot weather to last for several days

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Popping out of the otherwise urban scene of railroad tracks and parking is a vibrant plains scene, which is the latest <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c249f967-7e8d-4a80-897e-25bccb78992e">Brush the Bricks</a> downtown mural.

The mural, on the north side of the Golden Q, 809 Ash, is by Dennis Schiel. With giant bees, butterflies and a frog on a swing, Schiel said the artwork is more whimsical than some of the other murals he has painted in Hays. 

He has also painted murals on the side of the Fox Theatre, VFW, S&amp;W Supply and the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/274e05fe-f437-4c8a-95f7-2d33bdfb4c44">Arc of the Central Plains</a> buildings. The latter two murals were part of the Brush the Bricks project.

Schiel's newest mural, which is 16 by 55 feet, includes the word, "Hays," in letters about 8 to 9 feet tall. It also features sunflowers, a bison and corn.

He said he always tries to include a bison in his murals, which can also be seen on his Fox Theatre mural and the "Three Amigos" mural on the S&amp;W Supply building.

The mural is not quite done. The word "Hays" will contain the mascots of all the schools in the Hays, including a Fort Hays State University tiger, Hays High School Indian, NCK Tech bull and the TMP bison.

The mural was started in June and should be completed by the end of July, Schiel said.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6bb3bfe4-ed00-43eb-87ed-eee70888ac9a">Last summer Matt Miller painted a homage to the Native people of the Plains, which was also as part of the Brush the Bricks project.</a> That mural is on the north side of State Glass Co., 421 Main.

Miller will be painting another mural for the project on the side of Sake2Me, 803 Fort, starting yet this summer. That mural will depict a Chinese dragon.

Schiel will be directing a third mural project this summer as part of the Brush the Bricks project, which will be on the north side of the Midland Marketing building, 219 E. Ninth.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/ea6bffb7-00c3-4168-bf22-1fd68eb1db84">Midland Marketing donated $20,000 to the Brush the Bricks project.</a>

This project will involve community volunteers, both novice and professional painters working on the mural together.

Brush the Bricks will be paying for paint and supplies.

"I will kind of draw it out, " Schiel said. "I usually never draw something out, and it will be more like a paint by number."

Schiel said he will teach novice painters and let professionals paint in their own way.

"It'll be fun for the person to paint," he said. 

The mural will depict an agricultural scene, including a barn and cattle.

Most of the painting times will likely be on the weekends or evenings, probably between 6 and 10 p.m., to allow more people to participate. Portions of the mural can only be done by adults because they will have to be on a scissor lift.

Anyone interested in volunteering on the project can email Schiel at <a href="mailto:dennis_schiel@yahoo.com">dennis_schiel@yahoo.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657743536866.jpeg" alt="A new mural is being painted by artist Dennis Schiel on the side of the Golden Q, 809 Ash, as part of the Brush the Bricks Project. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>A new mural is being painted by artist Dennis Schiel on the side of the Golden Q, 809 Ash, as part of the Brush the Bricks Project. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostPopping out of the otherwise urban scene of railroad tracks and parking is a vibrant plains scene, which is the latest <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c249f967-7e8d-4a80-897e-25bccb78992e">Brush the Bricks</a> downtown mural.The mural, on the north side of the Golden Q, 809 Ash, is by Dennis Schiel. With giant bees, butterflies and a frog on a swing, Schiel said the artwork is more whimsical than some of the other murals he has painted in Hays. He has also painted murals on the side of the Fox Theatre, VFW, S&amp;W Supply and the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/274e05fe-f437-4c8a-95f7-2d33bdfb4c44">Arc of the Central Plains</a> buildings. The latter two murals were part of the Brush the Bricks project. Schiel's newest mural, which is 16 by 55 feet, includes the word, "Hays," in letters about 8 to 9 feet tall. It also features sunflowers, a bison and corn.He said he always tries to include a bison in his murals, which can also be seen on his Fox Theatre mural and the "Three Amigos" mural on the S&amp;W Supply building. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657743587615.jpeg" alt="Artist Dennis Schiel said he hopes to finish his latest mural by the end of July. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Artist Dennis Schiel said he hopes to finish his latest mural by the end of July. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The mural is not quite done. The word "Hays" will contain the mascots of all the schools in the Hays, including a Fort Hays State University tiger, Hays High School Indian, NCK Tech bull and the TMP bison.The mural was started in June and should be completed by the end of July, Schiel said. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6bb3bfe4-ed00-43eb-87ed-eee70888ac9a">Last summer Matt Miller painted a homage to the Native people of the Plains, which was also as part of the Brush the Bricks project.</a> That mural is on the north side of State Glass Co., 421 Main.Miller will be painting another mural for the project on the side of Sake2Me, 803 Fort, starting yet this summer. That mural will depict a Chinese dragon.Schiel will be directing a third mural project this summer as part of the Brush the Bricks project, which will be on the north side of the Midland Marketing building, 219 E. Ninth.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657743628972.jpeg" alt="Artist Dennis Schiel said he took a more whimsical approach to his latest downtown Hays mural. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Artist Dennis Schiel said he took a more whimsical approach to his latest downtown Hays mural. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/ea6bffb7-00c3-4168-bf22-1fd68eb1db84">Midland Marketing donated $20,000 to the Brush the Bricks project.</a> This project will involve community volunteers, both novice and professional painters working on the mural together.Brush the Bricks will be paying for paint and supplies. "I will kind of draw it out, " Schiel said. "I usually never draw something out, and it will be more like a paint by number." Schiel said he will teach novice painters and let professionals paint in their own way."It'll be fun for the person to paint," he said. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657743655732.jpeg" alt="After this mural on the Golden Q is completed, two more murals will be started downtown late this summer. One will be on the side of Sake2Me and the other on the north side of the Midland Marketing building. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>After this mural on the Golden Q is completed, two more murals will be started downtown late this summer. One will be on the side of Sake2Me and the other on the north side of the Midland Marketing building. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>The mural will depict an agricultural scene, including a barn and cattle.Most of the painting times will likely be on the weekends or evenings, probably between 6 and 10 p.m., to allow more people to participate. Portions of the mural can only be done by adults because they will have to be on a scissor lift. Anyone interested in volunteering on the project can email Schiel at <a href="mailto:dennis_schiel@yahoo.com">dennis_schiel@yahoo.com</a>.

Mural in works at Golden Q in Hays; more planned for this summer

PHILLIPSBURG — A new face will entertain at this year’s Phillipsburg rodeo.

Matt Merritt will be “clowning around” at Kansas Biggest Rodeo Aug. 4 to 6.&nbsp;

The Olin, N.C., cowboy has been entertaining at rodeos for the past twenty-plus years. He’s worked some of the PBR’s biggest events and at western events across the globe, including in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.&nbsp;

He never competed in rodeo as a kid, but grew up around it, with friends who rode bulls. His dream wasn’t to compete, it was to entertain. “I’ve never been anything other than an entertainer or clown,” he said. “That was my spot in rodeo.”

His “spot” includes making fans forget their problems for two and a half hours during the rodeo.&nbsp;

“When I’m telling a joke or doing something entertaining, I look up in to the stands and see everybody laughing, and I know they aren’t thinking about their bills or their problems at work. It’s kind of cool that I get to take people’s worries away.”&nbsp;

And he’s done well in rodeo, having worked some of the biggest shows in the country: The American, Rodeo Salinas (Calif.); Nampa, Idaho; Casper, Wyo.; and Fort Worth, Texas, as well as numerous prestigious PBR events, including the PBR Canada Finals, the PBR Australian Finals, and the PBR Velocity Tour Finals.&nbsp;

Merritt married his wife Bonnie in 2004; they have two daughters, Ruia, age thirteen, and Etta, who is nine. Bonnie competed in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and cutting in high school, and their daughters are starting their own rodeo careers. Ruia has a liberty act that she takes to rodeos, and Etta is learning to roman ride and trick ride.&nbsp;

He couldn’t do what he does without his wife, he said. She helps with all the behind-the-scenes logistics, helping set up the camper, making sure the frig is full of groceries, and all the day-to-day tasks that need to be done.&nbsp;

While Merritt is on the road, Bonnie is home taking care of everything. The family has a small working ranch near Olin, N.C., and she takes care of the livestock and the kids. “She works a lot harder than I do, keeping it all up.”&nbsp;

In his spare time, Merritt loves to hunt and fish. He’s fished the “miracle mile” in Wyoming, in Australia, and all over the southeast. “I stay consumed,” with hunting and fishing, he said.&nbsp;

Merritt will provide the comedy and the laughs during each night of Kansas Biggest Rodeo from Aug. 4 to 6 in Phillipsburg. Rodeo performances start at 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets are on sale online at&nbsp;<a href="http://kansasbiggestrodeo.com/">KansasBiggestRodeo.com</a>&nbsp;and start at $16 for adults and $12 for children.&nbsp;

For more information, visit the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://kansasbiggestrodeo.com/">KansasBiggestRodeo.com</a>&nbsp;or call 785.543.2448.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657546904330.jpeg" alt="Rodeo clown Matt Merritt will make his first trip to Phillipsburg, to entertain at Kansas Biggest Rodeo. Photo by Jackie Jensen." />
 <figcaption>Rodeo clown Matt Merritt will make his first trip to Phillipsburg, to entertain at Kansas Biggest Rodeo. Photo by Jackie Jensen.</figcaption>
 </figure>News releasePHILLIPSBURG — A new face will entertain at this year’s Phillipsburg rodeo.Matt Merritt will be “clowning around” at Kansas Biggest Rodeo Aug. 4 to 6.&nbsp;The Olin, N.C., cowboy has been entertaining at rodeos for the past twenty-plus years. He’s worked some of the PBR’s biggest events and at western events across the globe, including in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.&nbsp;He never competed in rodeo as a kid, but grew up around it, with friends who rode bulls. His dream wasn’t to compete, it was to entertain. “I’ve never been anything other than an entertainer or clown,” he said. “That was my spot in rodeo.”His “spot” includes making fans forget their problems for two and a half hours during the rodeo.&nbsp;“When I’m telling a joke or doing something entertaining, I look up in to the stands and see everybody laughing, and I know they aren’t thinking about their bills or their problems at work. It’s kind of cool that I get to take people’s worries away.”&nbsp;And he’s done well in rodeo, having worked some of the biggest shows in the country: The American, Rodeo Salinas (Calif.); Nampa, Idaho; Casper, Wyo.; and Fort Worth, Texas, as well as numerous prestigious PBR events, including the PBR Canada Finals, the PBR Australian Finals, and the PBR Velocity Tour Finals.&nbsp;Merritt married his wife Bonnie in 2004; they have two daughters, Ruia, age thirteen, and Etta, who is nine. Bonnie competed in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and cutting in high school, and their daughters are starting their own rodeo careers. Ruia has a liberty act that she takes to rodeos, and Etta is learning to roman ride and trick ride.&nbsp;He couldn’t do what he does without his wife, he said. She helps with all the behind-the-scenes logistics, helping set up the camper, making sure the frig is full of groceries, and all the day-to-day tasks that need to be done.&nbsp;While Merritt is on the road, Bonnie is home taking care of everything. The family has a small working ranch near Olin, N.C., and she takes care of the livestock and the kids. “She works a lot harder than I do, keeping it all up.”&nbsp;In his spare time, Merritt loves to hunt and fish. He’s fished the “miracle mile” in Wyoming, in Australia, and all over the southeast. “I stay consumed,” with hunting and fishing, he said.&nbsp;Merritt will provide the comedy and the laughs during each night of Kansas Biggest Rodeo from Aug. 4 to 6 in Phillipsburg. Rodeo performances start at 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets are on sale online at&nbsp;<a href="http://kansasbiggestrodeo.com/">KansasBiggestRodeo.com</a>&nbsp;and start at $16 for adults and $12 for children.&nbsp;For more information, visit the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://kansasbiggestrodeo.com/">KansasBiggestRodeo.com</a>&nbsp;or call 785.543.2448.

North Carolina rodeo clown will entertain at Phillipsburg rodeo

NORTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a scam in northwest Kansas. According to a social media report from Norton Police, citizens have received automated telephone calls, threatening that the City of Norton will shut off power if you do not provide payment within the next 30 minutes. 

 This is an obvious scam. Please reminded residents the City of Norton will never send out automated telephone calls regarding utility payments.

 If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Norton city office at 785-877-5000 or the Norton Police Department at 785-877-5010.&nbsp;

NORTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a scam in northwest Kansas. According to a social media report from Norton Police, citizens have received automated telephone calls, threatening that the City of Norton will shut off power if you do not provide payment within the next 30 minutes. This is an obvious scam. Please reminded residents the City of Norton will never send out automated telephone calls regarding utility payments. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Norton city office at 785-877-5000 or the Norton Police Department at 785-877-5010.&nbsp;

Police in northwest Kansas alert public to utility payment scam

COLBY — The Colby Community College registrar's office released the names of students earning a place on the President's and Vice President's honor rolls for the spring 2022 semester. Those listed completed at least 12 credit hours with no failing grades.&nbsp;

The President's Honor Roll includes 96 students who earned a 4.0 grade point average. Forty-four students on the Vice President's Honor Roll had GPAs between 3.75 and 3.99.&nbsp;

Names are listed by hometown or country, as indicated by the student.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allen:&nbsp;Nellie Kaner.&nbsp;Ashland:&nbsp;Mary Mills.&nbsp;Bazine:&nbsp;Dawn Harrison.&nbsp;Boonsboro, Md:&nbsp;Mikayla Miller.&nbsp;Broomfield, Colo.:&nbsp;Blake Labuda.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Matthew Dobberthien, Cleary Simpson.&nbsp;Castle Rock, Colo.:&nbsp;Jennifer Hansen.&nbsp;Cimarron:&nbsp;Morgan Clinesmith.&nbsp;Clearfield, Utah:&nbsp;Kaycee Valencia.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Hannah Bange, William Bradley, Colin Carroll, Danielle Isham, Amanda Neitzel, Claire Nelson, Aaron Platt, Jalyn Sabatka, Jade Schroer, Tyler Voss, Tobi Wilber.&nbsp;Damar:&nbsp;Kirsten Marcotte.&nbsp;Downsville, La:&nbsp;Brandon Carter.&nbsp;Dresden:&nbsp;Candace Taylor.&nbsp;Ellis:&nbsp;Isabella Bollig, Eva Gaschler.&nbsp;Emporia:&nbsp;Annisa Lord.&nbsp;Ford:&nbsp;Candace Fry.&nbsp;Fort Collins, Colo.:&nbsp;Anthony Cortese.&nbsp;Fort Worth, Texas:&nbsp;Kiarra Henderson.&nbsp;Gem:&nbsp;Carli Nieman, Kylah Smith.&nbsp;Germany:&nbsp;Laura Bogen.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Dustin Delgado, Elena Flores.&nbsp;Greenfield Center, N.Y.:&nbsp;Ashley Nisen.&nbsp;Greensburg:&nbsp;Tina Banman.&nbsp;Haiti:&nbsp;Roberson Jean.&nbsp;Herndon:&nbsp;Farrah Trail.&nbsp;Houston, Texas:&nbsp;Hagen Barcello, Stephen Rutherford.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Emily Diercks.&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;Alessia Bergesio, Silvia Bonsanti, Ruxandra Flueras.&nbsp;Junction City:&nbsp;Savannah Adams.&nbsp;Lecompton:Brandon Corbin.&nbsp;Liberal:&nbsp;Sarah Mein.&nbsp;Lincoln, Neb.:&nbsp;Faith Mulholland.&nbsp;Loveland, Colo.:&nbsp;Allison Westbrook.&nbsp;Lyman, Neb.:&nbsp;Regan Hodsden.&nbsp;Marienthal:Elizabeth Kopfmann.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Natalie Hedlund.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Lilly Beikman, Zackerey Beltz, Natasha Flores, Clint Hammond, Kayle Holsman, Reilly Manning, David Rector.&nbsp;Norway:&nbsp;Alicia Westad Rasmussen.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Wayne Flipse, Carla Johnson.&nbsp;Palisade, Neb.:&nbsp;Catherine Burton.&nbsp;Parker, Colo.:&nbsp;Griffin Bruder.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Abby Babcock, Caitlyn Cheney, Corinne Cole, Emilee Cole, Gracie Jessup, Jayden Minkler, Makenzie Storz.&nbsp;Pierce, Colo.:&nbsp;Ryleigh Carr.&nbsp;Poland:Marta Roicka.&nbsp;Prescott Valley, Ariz.:&nbsp;Jake Ticer.&nbsp;Rexford:&nbsp;Amie Cheney, Kassie Miller, Morgan Wark.&nbsp;Richmond, Texas:&nbsp;Da'Jah Vigilante, De'Jah Vigilante.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Addison Christiansen.&nbsp;Rolla:&nbsp;Melanie Norton.&nbsp;Salina:&nbsp;Courtney McCullough.&nbsp;Scott City:&nbsp;Abby McDaniel, Krista McDaniel, Charity Weeks.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Connor Kuhlman.&nbsp;Spain:&nbsp;Claudia Font Torres.&nbsp;Spring, Texas:&nbsp;Katelyn Alatini.&nbsp;Sterling, Alaska:&nbsp;Morgan Chace.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Austin Van Aalst.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Caden Brown, Cole Feldt, Garrett Kuhn, Tyler Malsam.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Regan Stramel.&nbsp;Woodland Park, Colo.:&nbsp;Jada Boddy.

Arapahoe, Colo.:&nbsp;Brielle Allen.&nbsp;Australia:&nbsp;Nicholas Hosie.&nbsp;Berea, Ohio:&nbsp;Tyler Hampu.&nbsp;Biloxi, Miss.:&nbsp;Abbygail Kinlock.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Kyle Froehlich, Joel McGrath, Liam Vulcano.&nbsp;Chapman:&nbsp;McKenna Kirkpatrick.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Carissa Brogan, Chamekia Cole, Meghann Elling, Britnee McKinney, Laurel Myers, Danielle Schroeder, Jacob Wetter.&nbsp;Douglass:&nbsp;Stella Norton.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Remi Chavenaud.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Valeria Almanza-Chavez, Sara Salcedo.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Shailey Clark.&nbsp;Grinnell:Regan Lewis.&nbsp;Hartington, Neb.:&nbsp;Michaela Derickson.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Kyler Richmeier.&nbsp;Herriman, Utah:&nbsp;Alexa Wade.&nbsp;Hill City:&nbsp;Tyler Winn.&nbsp;La Junta, Colo.:&nbsp;Brooklyn Mueller.&nbsp;Lafayette, La:&nbsp;Zoe Wiltz.

Leoti:&nbsp;Dora Langdon-Seaton.&nbsp;Lyndon:&nbsp;Alyssa Dorr.&nbsp;Meade:&nbsp;Tyrik King.&nbsp;North Platte, Neb.:&nbsp;Kamryn Hughes.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Emily Rogers, Angela Sorter.&nbsp;Oakley:Triston Swart.&nbsp;Osborne:&nbsp;Sarah Seifert.&nbsp;Paola:&nbsp;Selah Hadle.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Madysen Boydston, Emma Hunnacutt.&nbsp;Plainville:&nbsp;Emma Rudman.&nbsp;Praire View:Lauren Heersink.&nbsp;Pratt:&nbsp;Jarrett Bates.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kiley Avery, Mark Rausch.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Lakin Perry.&nbsp;Shelley, Idaho:&nbsp;Lacy Hathaway.&nbsp;Syracuse, Utah:&nbsp;Abby Sims.&nbsp;Yuma, Colo.:&nbsp;Ximena Estrada.

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY — The Colby Community College registrar's office released the names of students earning a place on the President's and Vice President's honor rolls for the spring 2022 semester. Those listed completed at least 12 credit hours with no failing grades.&nbsp;The President's Honor Roll includes 96 students who earned a 4.0 grade point average. Forty-four students on the Vice President's Honor Roll had GPAs between 3.75 and 3.99.&nbsp;Names are listed by hometown or country, as indicated by the student.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>President's Honor Roll</h2>Allen:&nbsp;Nellie Kaner.&nbsp;Ashland:&nbsp;Mary Mills.&nbsp;Bazine:&nbsp;Dawn Harrison.&nbsp;Boonsboro, Md:&nbsp;Mikayla Miller.&nbsp;Broomfield, Colo.:&nbsp;Blake Labuda.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Matthew Dobberthien, Cleary Simpson.&nbsp;Castle Rock, Colo.:&nbsp;Jennifer Hansen.&nbsp;Cimarron:&nbsp;Morgan Clinesmith.&nbsp;Clearfield, Utah:&nbsp;Kaycee Valencia.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Hannah Bange, William Bradley, Colin Carroll, Danielle Isham, Amanda Neitzel, Claire Nelson, Aaron Platt, Jalyn Sabatka, Jade Schroer, Tyler Voss, Tobi Wilber.&nbsp;Damar:&nbsp;Kirsten Marcotte.&nbsp;Downsville, La:&nbsp;Brandon Carter.&nbsp;Dresden:&nbsp;Candace Taylor.&nbsp;Ellis:&nbsp;Isabella Bollig, Eva Gaschler.&nbsp;Emporia:&nbsp;Annisa Lord.&nbsp;Ford:&nbsp;Candace Fry.&nbsp;Fort Collins, Colo.:&nbsp;Anthony Cortese.&nbsp;Fort Worth, Texas:&nbsp;Kiarra Henderson.&nbsp;Gem:&nbsp;Carli Nieman, Kylah Smith.&nbsp;Germany:&nbsp;Laura Bogen.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Dustin Delgado, Elena Flores.&nbsp;Greenfield Center, N.Y.:&nbsp;Ashley Nisen.&nbsp;Greensburg:&nbsp;Tina Banman.&nbsp;Haiti:&nbsp;Roberson Jean.&nbsp;Herndon:&nbsp;Farrah Trail.&nbsp;Houston, Texas:&nbsp;Hagen Barcello, Stephen Rutherford.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Emily Diercks.&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;Alessia Bergesio, Silvia Bonsanti, Ruxandra Flueras.&nbsp;Junction City:&nbsp;Savannah Adams.&nbsp;Lecompton:Brandon Corbin.&nbsp;Liberal:&nbsp;Sarah Mein.&nbsp;Lincoln, Neb.:&nbsp;Faith Mulholland.&nbsp;Loveland, Colo.:&nbsp;Allison Westbrook.&nbsp;Lyman, Neb.:&nbsp;Regan Hodsden.&nbsp;Marienthal:Elizabeth Kopfmann.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Natalie Hedlund.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Lilly Beikman, Zackerey Beltz, Natasha Flores, Clint Hammond, Kayle Holsman, Reilly Manning, David Rector.&nbsp;Norway:&nbsp;Alicia Westad Rasmussen.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Wayne Flipse, Carla Johnson.&nbsp;Palisade, Neb.:&nbsp;Catherine Burton.&nbsp;Parker, Colo.:&nbsp;Griffin Bruder.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Abby Babcock, Caitlyn Cheney, Corinne Cole, Emilee Cole, Gracie Jessup, Jayden Minkler, Makenzie Storz.&nbsp;Pierce, Colo.:&nbsp;Ryleigh Carr.&nbsp;Poland:Marta Roicka.&nbsp;Prescott Valley, Ariz.:&nbsp;Jake Ticer.&nbsp;Rexford:&nbsp;Amie Cheney, Kassie Miller, Morgan Wark.&nbsp;Richmond, Texas:&nbsp;Da'Jah Vigilante, De'Jah Vigilante.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Addison Christiansen.&nbsp;Rolla:&nbsp;Melanie Norton.&nbsp;Salina:&nbsp;Courtney McCullough.&nbsp;Scott City:&nbsp;Abby McDaniel, Krista McDaniel, Charity Weeks.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Connor Kuhlman.&nbsp;Spain:&nbsp;Claudia Font Torres.&nbsp;Spring, Texas:&nbsp;Katelyn Alatini.&nbsp;Sterling, Alaska:&nbsp;Morgan Chace.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Austin Van Aalst.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Caden Brown, Cole Feldt, Garrett Kuhn, Tyler Malsam.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Regan Stramel.&nbsp;Woodland Park, Colo.:&nbsp;Jada Boddy.<h2>Vice President's Honor Roll</h2>Arapahoe, Colo.:&nbsp;Brielle Allen.&nbsp;Australia:&nbsp;Nicholas Hosie.&nbsp;Berea, Ohio:&nbsp;Tyler Hampu.&nbsp;Biloxi, Miss.:&nbsp;Abbygail Kinlock.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Kyle Froehlich, Joel McGrath, Liam Vulcano.&nbsp;Chapman:&nbsp;McKenna Kirkpatrick.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Carissa Brogan, Chamekia Cole, Meghann Elling, Britnee McKinney, Laurel Myers, Danielle Schroeder, Jacob Wetter.&nbsp;Douglass:&nbsp;Stella Norton.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Remi Chavenaud.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Valeria Almanza-Chavez, Sara Salcedo.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Shailey Clark.&nbsp;Grinnell:Regan Lewis.&nbsp;Hartington, Neb.:&nbsp;Michaela Derickson.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Kyler Richmeier.&nbsp;Herriman, Utah:&nbsp;Alexa Wade.&nbsp;Hill City:&nbsp;Tyler Winn.&nbsp;La Junta, Colo.:&nbsp;Brooklyn Mueller.&nbsp;Lafayette, La:&nbsp;Zoe Wiltz.Leoti:&nbsp;Dora Langdon-Seaton.&nbsp;Lyndon:&nbsp;Alyssa Dorr.&nbsp;Meade:&nbsp;Tyrik King.&nbsp;North Platte, Neb.:&nbsp;Kamryn Hughes.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Emily Rogers, Angela Sorter.&nbsp;Oakley:Triston Swart.&nbsp;Osborne:&nbsp;Sarah Seifert.&nbsp;Paola:&nbsp;Selah Hadle.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Madysen Boydston, Emma Hunnacutt.&nbsp;Plainville:&nbsp;Emma Rudman.&nbsp;Praire View:Lauren Heersink.&nbsp;Pratt:&nbsp;Jarrett Bates.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kiley Avery, Mark Rausch.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Lakin Perry.&nbsp;Shelley, Idaho:&nbsp;Lacy Hathaway.&nbsp;Syracuse, Utah:&nbsp;Abby Sims.&nbsp;Yuma, Colo.:&nbsp;Ximena Estrada.

140 named to Colby CC honors roll for spring 2022

Photo courtesy of Ken's Photography of Hays

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By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

Typically, wheat growers will keep back enough of their wheat seed to plant again, but also they may be looking to replace a variety in an effort to reduce seed borne diseases, and to improve genetics for&nbsp;various factors including but not limited to&nbsp;yield and disease prevention.&nbsp;

Each year many county agents put out wheat variety demonstration plots and conduct field days to view and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of varieties and wheat production issues. Most demonstration plots are also harvested. &nbsp;

To see the full yield results and&nbsp;details of the cultural practices go to our web site at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cottonwood.ksu.edu/">www.cottonwood.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;This demonstration wheat plot&nbsp;should not be used&nbsp;solely&nbsp;for making your variety selection decisions, it is more for showing and talking about the varieties each year at the field day. &nbsp;

Instead I would highly encourage growers to make your variety selection decisions based on the K-State Agricultural Experiment Stations replicated wheat performance tests. They are randomized replicated trials,&nbsp;meaning each variety is randomly planted in 4 different spots in the field, all seed is either foundation or registered. Replicated field trials will account for or smooth out the variability within a field, and thus are more accurate. These results from the&nbsp;K-State&nbsp;Agricultural Experiment Stations can also be found on our web site. &nbsp;

Yield should not be the only consideration in your selection, and multiple years of data should be considered.&nbsp;Some other important considerations are stripe &amp; leaf rust resistance, drought tolerance, winter hardiness, straw strength, shattering reputation, maturity and test weight. Each grower may differ some in what is most important to them and may add other considerations not mentioned. &nbsp;A good resource is “Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings– MF991” publication that is updated yearly,&nbsp;it will be&nbsp;posted on our web site as well, click onto Crops and Livestock, and look under Hot Topics.&nbsp;

Many thanks to&nbsp;Neil Gottschalk &amp; Brandon Riedel for putting out the wheat demonstration plot. And to the&nbsp;following businesses for sponsoring the field day meal – Bank of Hays,&nbsp;Bieker Insurance&nbsp;Agency,&nbsp;Carrico&nbsp;Implement, Commerce Bank, Emprise Bank,&nbsp;Farm Bureau Financial Services, Danny Dinkel, First Kansas Bank,&nbsp;Golden Belt Bank, Golden Belt Coop, Gorham State Bank, High Plains Farm Credit,&nbsp;Kippes&nbsp;Insurance Agency,&nbsp;LDI, Midland Marketing,&nbsp;Nutrien&nbsp;Ag Solutions, Radke Implement,&nbsp;Sunflower Bank, United Ag and A &amp; A Coors. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictTypically, wheat growers will keep back enough of their wheat seed to plant again, but also they may be looking to replace a variety in an effort to reduce seed borne diseases, and to improve genetics for&nbsp;various factors including but not limited to&nbsp;yield and disease prevention.&nbsp;Each year many county agents put out wheat variety demonstration plots and conduct field days to view and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of varieties and wheat production issues. Most demonstration plots are also harvested. &nbsp;To see the full yield results and&nbsp;details of the cultural practices go to our web site at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cottonwood.ksu.edu/">www.cottonwood.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;This demonstration wheat plot&nbsp;should not be used&nbsp;solely&nbsp;for making your variety selection decisions, it is more for showing and talking about the varieties each year at the field day. &nbsp;Instead I would highly encourage growers to make your variety selection decisions based on the K-State Agricultural Experiment Stations replicated wheat performance tests. They are randomized replicated trials,&nbsp;meaning each variety is randomly planted in 4 different spots in the field, all seed is either foundation or registered. Replicated field trials will account for or smooth out the variability within a field, and thus are more accurate. These results from the&nbsp;K-State&nbsp;Agricultural Experiment Stations can also be found on our web site. &nbsp;Yield should not be the only consideration in your selection, and multiple years of data should be considered.&nbsp;Some other important considerations are stripe &amp; leaf rust resistance, drought tolerance, winter hardiness, straw strength, shattering reputation, maturity and test weight. Each grower may differ some in what is most important to them and may add other considerations not mentioned. &nbsp;A good resource is “Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings– MF991” publication that is updated yearly,&nbsp;it will be&nbsp;posted on our web site as well, click onto Crops and Livestock, and look under Hot Topics.&nbsp;Many thanks to&nbsp;Neil Gottschalk &amp; Brandon Riedel for putting out the wheat demonstration plot. And to the&nbsp;following businesses for sponsoring the field day meal – Bank of Hays,&nbsp;Bieker Insurance&nbsp;Agency,&nbsp;Carrico&nbsp;Implement, Commerce Bank, Emprise Bank,&nbsp;Farm Bureau Financial Services, Danny Dinkel, First Kansas Bank,&nbsp;Golden Belt Bank, Golden Belt Coop, Gorham State Bank, High Plains Farm Credit,&nbsp;Kippes&nbsp;Insurance Agency,&nbsp;LDI, Midland Marketing,&nbsp;Nutrien&nbsp;Ag Solutions, Radke Implement,&nbsp;Sunflower Bank, United Ag and A &amp; A Coors. &nbsp;<figure>
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CAMPBELL: Ellis County wheat variety demonstration plot

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Research shows highest shorebird counts in decades at Cheyenne Bottoms 

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Cattle stranded in Ellis in 107° heat helped by fire dept.

THOMAS COUNTY—Two juveniles were injured in an accident just after noon Thursday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 John Deere Side by Side driven by 14-year-old Miguel&nbsp;Garcia Luna of Rexford was northbound on County Road 31 twelve miles northeast of Colby.

The vehicle pulled out into the intersection at U.S. 83 in front of a westbound 1993 Dodge Dakota driven by Shaun D. Gilbert, 31, Rexford. The vehicles collided. The John Deere came to rest in the north ditch of U.S. Highway 83. The pickup came to rest on the westbound lane of the highway.

EMS transported&nbsp; Garcia Luna and a 12-year-old passenger on the UTV to Citizen's Medical Center in Colby. Gilbert was properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.

THOMAS COUNTY—Two juveniles were injured in an accident just after noon Thursday in Thomas County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 John Deere Side by Side driven by 14-year-old Miguel&nbsp;Garcia Luna of Rexford was northbound on County Road 31 twelve miles northeast of Colby.The vehicle pulled out into the intersection at U.S. 83 in front of a westbound 1993 Dodge Dakota driven by Shaun D. Gilbert, 31, Rexford. The vehicles collided. The John Deere came to rest in the north ditch of U.S. Highway 83. The pickup came to rest on the westbound lane of the highway.EMS transported&nbsp; Garcia Luna and a 12-year-old passenger on the UTV to Citizen's Medical Center in Colby. Gilbert was properly restrained and not injured, according to the KHP.

Two Kan. juveniles hospitalized after pickup, UTV collide

KANSAS CITY, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is currently accepting applications for 2022-2023 “Special Hunts” – hunts conducted on lands not normally open to unrestricted hunting, which include select KDWP-managed properties, refuges, Walk-in Hunting Access areas, city and county properties, and other locations. KDWP’s Special Hunts also limit the number of participants to ensure a quality experience or to achieve specific management goals, such as herd reduction.

This fall and winter, more than 370 special hunting opportunities will be held on the following properties:

Hunters have the option to apply in four categories, including youth, mentor, disabled, and open hunts. Youth hunts require parties to include at least one youth who must be accompanied by an adult mentor, and the adult(s) may not hunt. Mentor hunts are open to both youth and/or inexperienced (novice) hunters who are each supervised by a licensed adult mentor, during which time both the novice and mentor may hunt. Disabled hunts are designed for individuals with disabilities. And lastly, open hunts are available to all persons, with no age or experience restrictions.

Hunters should note, prior to applying, that KDWP’s Special Hunts program only provides access to properties; Licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and Hunter Education are still required, unless exempt.&nbsp;

KDWP’s Licensing staff will draw applications for fall and winter special hunts on Aug. 8 (for hunts taking place in September/October 2022), Sept. 26 (for hunts taking place in November/December 2022) and again on Dec. 12 (for hunts taking place in January/February 2023).

For a complete list of available Special Hunts, eligibility requirements and instructions for applying, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODE5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0h1bnRpbmcvU3BlY2lhbC1IdW50cy1JbmZvcm1hdGlvbiJ9.6lMy2B7lJWM4Gj-7G9qVZ-YvX8yrTMm0hJdrW_AEDjQ/s/1372079104/br/141062244314-l">https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Special-Hunts-Information</a>.

KDWPKANSAS CITY, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is currently accepting applications for 2022-2023 “Special Hunts” – hunts conducted on lands not normally open to unrestricted hunting, which include select KDWP-managed properties, refuges, Walk-in Hunting Access areas, city and county properties, and other locations. KDWP’s Special Hunts also limit the number of participants to ensure a quality experience or to achieve specific management goals, such as herd reduction.This fall and winter, more than 370 special hunting opportunities will be held on the following properties:<ul>
 <li>21 – KDWP Wildlife Areas</li><li>6 – Kansas State Parks</li><li>3 – State Fishing Lakes</li><li>3 – County-owned Properties</li><li>2 – Private Lands</li><li>2 – National Wildlife Refuges</li><li>1 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake</li>
 </ul>Hunters have the option to apply in four categories, including youth, mentor, disabled, and open hunts. Youth hunts require parties to include at least one youth who must be accompanied by an adult mentor, and the adult(s) may not hunt. Mentor hunts are open to both youth and/or inexperienced (novice) hunters who are each supervised by a licensed adult mentor, during which time both the novice and mentor may hunt. Disabled hunts are designed for individuals with disabilities. And lastly, open hunts are available to all persons, with no age or experience restrictions.Hunters should note, prior to applying, that KDWP’s Special Hunts program only provides access to properties; Licenses, permits, tags, stamps, and Hunter Education are still required, unless exempt.&nbsp;KDWP’s Licensing staff will draw applications for fall and winter special hunts on Aug. 8 (for hunts taking place in September/October 2022), Sept. 26 (for hunts taking place in November/December 2022) and again on Dec. 12 (for hunts taking place in January/February 2023).For a complete list of available Special Hunts, eligibility requirements and instructions for applying, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODE5MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0h1bnRpbmcvU3BlY2lhbC1IdW50cy1JbmZvcm1hdGlvbiJ9.6lMy2B7lJWM4Gj-7G9qVZ-YvX8yrTMm0hJdrW_AEDjQ/s/1372079104/br/141062244314-l">https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/Special-Hunts-Information</a>.

Application period open for fall, winter special hunting opportunities

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