As I begin my 32nd year as an Extension Educator here in Central Kansas I am excited to share information about some great resource materials available to you. Through the years, people in my position have been known as home demonstration agents, home economics agents and most recently Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agents. Our goal through all of those title changes has remained the same; to bring unbiased research based information to families that can help improve their quality of life.&nbsp;

Through the end of May, I hope you will visit the Cottonwood Extension District FaceBook page each weekday and find a tip related to healthy living. The days of the week have a theme; Mindful Moment Monday, Taco’bout Cooking Skills Tuesday, Working Together Wednesday, Thrifty Thursday, and Friends &amp; Family Friday. Many of the posts will contain a link to a fact sheet that follows the theme. When you click on the #FCSTime2Shine that appears on each post, you will be able to see posts from our colleagues from across the state. Some agents have added fun videos to their posts.

My two posts this past week highlighted the Everyday Mindfulness fact sheet on Monday and a fact sheet titled, “When Your Income Drops: Sharpening Survival Skills” on Thrifty Thursday. Both of these fact sheets contain great information we can use to help us through these uncertain times.&nbsp;

Berny, from the Hays office, and I will be trading off making the daily posts. If you do not have a way to connect to the internet to receive these materials, we will be happy to share a copy of the fact sheets if you give us a call. My number at the Great Bend office is: (620)793-1910 and the Hays office is (785)628-9430.&nbsp;

So look for our Cottonwood Extension District FaceBook page and open up a wealth of knowledge!

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or <a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District.</figcaption>
 </figure>As I begin my 32nd year as an Extension Educator here in Central Kansas I am excited to share information about some great resource materials available to you. Through the years, people in my position have been known as home demonstration agents, home economics agents and most recently Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agents. Our goal through all of those title changes has remained the same; to bring unbiased research based information to families that can help improve their quality of life.&nbsp;Through the end of May, I hope you will visit the Cottonwood Extension District FaceBook page each weekday and find a tip related to healthy living. The days of the week have a theme; Mindful Moment Monday, Taco’bout Cooking Skills Tuesday, Working Together Wednesday, Thrifty Thursday, and Friends &amp; Family Friday. Many of the posts will contain a link to a fact sheet that follows the theme. When you click on the #FCSTime2Shine that appears on each post, you will be able to see posts from our colleagues from across the state. Some agents have added fun videos to their posts.My two posts this past week highlighted the Everyday Mindfulness fact sheet on Monday and a fact sheet titled, “When Your Income Drops: Sharpening Survival Skills” on Thrifty Thursday. Both of these fact sheets contain great information we can use to help us through these uncertain times.&nbsp;Berny, from the Hays office, and I will be trading off making the daily posts. If you do not have a way to connect to the internet to receive these materials, we will be happy to share a copy of the fact sheets if you give us a call. My number at the Great Bend office is: (620)793-1910 and the Hays office is (785)628-9430.&nbsp;So look for our Cottonwood Extension District FaceBook page and open up a wealth of knowledge!Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or <a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

KRUG: FCS Time2Shine campaign is now

Barring any further setbacks, the Hays Larks are planning to
move forward with a shortened baseball season this summer. Following a meeting
by the Larks board Thursday night, the organization is planning a June 15th
start.

“It's not a definite, we're hoping." said longtime Larks
manager Frank Leo. “This whole thing is just hard to predict in what direction it's trying to go but we're going to prepare to try to open on June 15th.” Leo said.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced a revised plan to open
the state Thursday. Currently, Kansas is in Phase One with a new Phase 1.5 going
into effect Monday. It calls for no more than 10 people in public gatherings. Phase
Two, which can start no earlier than June 1st, allows for no more than 30 in
public gatherings. The Larks would operate under Phase Three, which can begin no
earlier than June 15th. It calls for gatherings of no more than 90 individuals.


Leo has been in contact with Ellis County Health
Administrator Jason Kennedy. Both feel fans can be dispersed throughout Larks
Park to adhere to the governor’s plan.

“We feel that with June 15th and that mass gathering rule,
we can still survive.” Leo said. “If a 2.5 phase comes out and we get made any
smaller, it’s going to be hard for us to operate. We’re going to give it a
shot. We think the people of Hays are looking forward to some baseball and we’re
going to try and provide that.”

This is also the Larks first season in the Rocky Mountain
Collegiate Baseball League, which is down to eight members after two decided to
not field teams this summer.

“The Colorado teams are actually going to start a little bit
before the 15th.” Leo said. “They don’t draw as many people as we do so their mass
gathering doesn’t come into play as much as we do here which is one reason why
we had to push (our start) back to the 15th.”

The Larks will now play a 36 game schedule over 41 days. 28 of
their games are at home including the first 12, all in the month of June. After
heading to Colorado for six straight, they close the season with 12 of their
final 16 games at home.

Players will report to Hays on June 10th.

Leo says as of now, the National Baseball Congress is
planning to move forward with their annual World Series at the end of July,
however it’s no guarantee. 

Time will tell, but Leo is hopeful we all hear the umpire
say “Play Ball” this summer.

Barring any further setbacks, the Hays Larks are planning to
move forward with a shortened baseball season this summer. Following a meeting
by the Larks board Thursday night, the organization is planning a June 15th
start.“It's not a definite, we're hoping." said longtime Larks
manager Frank Leo. “This whole thing is just hard to predict in what direction it's trying to go but we're going to prepare to try to open on June 15th.” Leo said.Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced a revised plan to open
the state Thursday. Currently, Kansas is in Phase One with a new Phase 1.5 going
into effect Monday. It calls for no more than 10 people in public gatherings. Phase
Two, which can start no earlier than June 1st, allows for no more than 30 in
public gatherings. The Larks would operate under Phase Three, which can begin no
earlier than June 15th. It calls for gatherings of no more than 90 individuals.
Leo has been in contact with Ellis County Health
Administrator Jason Kennedy. Both feel fans can be dispersed throughout Larks
Park to adhere to the governor’s plan.“We feel that with June 15th and that mass gathering rule,
we can still survive.” Leo said. “If a 2.5 phase comes out and we get made any
smaller, it’s going to be hard for us to operate. We’re going to give it a
shot. We think the people of Hays are looking forward to some baseball and we’re
going to try and provide that.”This is also the Larks first season in the Rocky Mountain
Collegiate Baseball League, which is down to eight members after two decided to
not field teams this summer.“The Colorado teams are actually going to start a little bit
before the 15th.” Leo said. “They don’t draw as many people as we do so their mass
gathering doesn’t come into play as much as we do here which is one reason why
we had to push (our start) back to the 15th.”The Larks will now play a 36 game schedule over 41 days. 28 of
their games are at home including the first 12, all in the month of June. After
heading to Colorado for six straight, they close the season with 12 of their
final 16 games at home.Players will report to Hays on June 10th.Leo says as of now, the National Baseball Congress is
planning to move forward with their annual World Series at the end of July,
however it’s no guarantee. Time will tell, but Leo is hopeful we all hear the umpire
say “Play Ball” this summer.

Larks still planning to play baseball this summer

Athletes will be able to compete in events throughout May

MISSION, KS — Special Olympics Kansas athletes who have been sidelined by COVID-19 will lace up their tennis shoes and hit the outdoors to participate in the 2020 Virtual Summer Games.

In-person games were scheduled for June 5-7 in Maize, but concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the risk to people with underlying health issues caused the games to be canceled.

“Special Olympics serves athletes with intellectual disabilities and many are in the highest at-risk level for COVID-19,” Heather Waters, SOKS representative, said. “We know our athletes want to get together and train and compete, but our No. 1 priority is keeping them safe and healthy. Having in-person games in early June is just not possible this year.”

Athletes have been sidelined since early March when state basketball competition was canceled due to COVID-19 cases and spread in Kansas.

State powerlifting competition was also canceled in April.

Athletes who participate in the virtual games will be able to choose one of six categories of competition ranging from running events to wheelchair competition. They are also able to participate in a 1-mile run and a bonus Unified Soccer Dribble event where athletes will partner, virtually, with a teammate to complete a soccer dribbling course.

All events are able to be completed at athletes’ homes with common household objects as substitutes for traditional sports equipment.

Now through May 29 athletes will train at home and then record their best times and/or results. On June 5, the original start date of the Summer Games, SOKS will host an online Opening Ceremony with videos from statewide law enforcement agencies running the ceremonial Torch Run, athletes signing the National Anthem, and athletes reciting the Special Olympics Athlete Oath.

Brent Kaiser, ARC of the Central Plains activities director, said he has not been in contact with any local athletes, but said he assumes some of the ARC's regular athletes will participate.

He expressed concerns about the athletes being able to record their own times and results.

"Anyone who has a higher need, it is going to be hard for them to complete," Kaiser said. "I think Special Olympics is doing a good thing, and they are doing a great job of trying to reach out, but at the same time we can only do so much."

The local ARC has been offering weekly online Facebook bingo. Kaiser said he has about 15 to 18 regulars who are participating in that event.

However, many of the individuals the ARC serves do not have the abilities or the access to technology to participate online, he said.

Kaiser said he thinks what the athletes will really miss is not necessarily the chance to compete in athletics, but to see all of their friends at the event.

"We are going to do as much as we can here to keep everyone engaged," he said.

Three other virtual events will take place between June 5 and 7 online: a talent show, trivia tournament and dance party featuring Kansas City DJ Brian B. Shynin from Hot 103 Jamz.

Results from the athlete’s competition will be divisioned by age, gender and ability level and awards will be announced online from June 5 to 7 as well.

For more information about Summer Games visit <a href="http://ksso.org/virtual-summer-games/">ksso.org/virtual-summer-games/</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586810127795.jpeg" alt="ARC of the Central Plains Special Olympics cheer squad. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>ARC of the Central Plains Special Olympics cheer squad. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Athletes will be able to compete in events throughout May</h2>MISSION, KS — Special Olympics Kansas athletes who have been sidelined by COVID-19 will lace up their tennis shoes and hit the outdoors to participate in the 2020 Virtual Summer Games.In-person games were scheduled for June 5-7 in Maize, but concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and the risk to people with underlying health issues caused the games to be canceled.“Special Olympics serves athletes with intellectual disabilities and many are in the highest at-risk level for COVID-19,” Heather Waters, SOKS representative, said. “We know our athletes want to get together and train and compete, but our No. 1 priority is keeping them safe and healthy. Having in-person games in early June is just not possible this year.”Athletes have been sidelined since early March when state basketball competition was canceled due to COVID-19 cases and spread in Kansas.State powerlifting competition was also canceled in April.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586810304111.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Athletes who participate in the virtual games will be able to choose one of six categories of competition ranging from running events to wheelchair competition. They are also able to participate in a 1-mile run and a bonus Unified Soccer Dribble event where athletes will partner, virtually, with a teammate to complete a soccer dribbling course.All events are able to be completed at athletes’ homes with common household objects as substitutes for traditional sports equipment.Now through May 29 athletes will train at home and then record their best times and/or results. On June 5, the original start date of the Summer Games, SOKS will host an online Opening Ceremony with videos from statewide law enforcement agencies running the ceremonial Torch Run, athletes signing the National Anthem, and athletes reciting the Special Olympics Athlete Oath.Brent Kaiser, ARC of the Central Plains activities director, said he has not been in contact with any local athletes, but said he assumes some of the ARC's regular athletes will participate.He expressed concerns about the athletes being able to record their own times and results."Anyone who has a higher need, it is going to be hard for them to complete," Kaiser said. "I think Special Olympics is doing a good thing, and they are doing a great job of trying to reach out, but at the same time we can only do so much."The local ARC has been offering weekly online Facebook bingo. Kaiser said he has about 15 to 18 regulars who are participating in that event.However, many of the individuals the ARC serves do not have the abilities or the access to technology to participate online, he said.Kaiser said he thinks what the athletes will really miss is not necessarily the chance to compete in athletics, but to see all of their friends at the event."We are going to do as much as we can here to keep everyone engaged," he said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586810404347.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Three other virtual events will take place between June 5 and 7 online: a talent show, trivia tournament and dance party featuring Kansas City DJ Brian B. Shynin from Hot 103 Jamz.Results from the athlete’s competition will be divisioned by age, gender and ability level and awards will be announced online from June 5 to 7 as well.For more information about Summer Games visit <a href="http://ksso.org/virtual-summer-games/">ksso.org/virtual-summer-games/</a>.

Special Olympics Kansas to hold virtual summer games

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Kansas officials have decided to 
delay moving into Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, holding off on 
opening bars, concert venues and movie theaters. 

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-05-14/kansas-scales-back-next-phase-of-reopening-but-will-allow-haircuts-and-workouts">Kansas News Service</a>

Kansans won’t have to wait another week to go to the gym or the 
barber shop, but your neighborhood bar and local movie theater will stay
 closed until further notice.

Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday modified her <a href="https://covid.ks.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Reopen-Kansas-Framework-043020.3.pdf" target="_blank">reopening plan</a>, citing a still-rising number of coronavirus cases.

"I
 said from the beginning that public safety must remain the top 
priority, which means that our reopening efforts must be driven by data,
 not dates," Kelly said in a statement.

Phase 2 was supposed to 
start Monday, allowing as many as 30 people to gather, as well as 
reopened bars (at 50% capacity, gyms, salons, tattoo parlors, movie 
theaters, community centers and sports tournaments.

But Kelly said
 circumstances can’t allow the full Phase 2 to start, so Kansas is 
moving into Phase 1.5 on Monday: Still no more than 10 people can gather
 at a time, but nail salons, barber shops, hair salons and tattoo 
parlors can open for pre-scheduled appointments. Also, gyms can reopen, 
but can’t hold in-person classes or make locker rooms available to 
customers.

In what will be welcome news to parents of high school 
seniors, graduation ceremonies are allowed, indoor and outdoor, as long 
as no more than 10 people are in one area at a time.

Under the middle phase, bars, night clubs and concert venues are 
still closed, as well as theaters, museums, community centers and 
“indoor leisure spaces.” 

There is no specific targeted end date for Phase 1.5, though the <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/87/f8/9f72864244e682797b70ed261dc0/eo-20-31-re-open-phase-1.5.pdf" target="_blank">newest executive order</a> says it will “remain in force until rescinded” or until her emergency declaration expires.

The GOP-dominated State Finance Council extended that declaration through May 25 and has plans to change the <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/048_000_0000_chapter/048_009_0000_article/" target="_blank">emergency management</a>
 law next week. Some Republican leaders, like state Senate President 
Susan Wagle, have been critical of Kelly’s phased-in plan. They say the 
Democratic governor is moving too slowly and unnecessarily damaging the 
economy in the process.

“We won’t allow one dictator to determine everything,” she said this week. “We will have a check and a balance of powers.”

The
 move also pushes the so-called third phase of reopening, which would 
lift pretty much all restrictions on businesses, aside from limiting 
gatherings to 90 or fewer people.

Kansas has more than 7,400 cases
 of COVID-19, with about 700 hospitalizations and, as of Thursday, 164 
deaths. Most of the clusters in Kansas come in the same kinds of places 
they show up nationally — nursing homes, prisons and meatpacking plants.

About 13% of the 57,000 people who’ve been tested in Kansas have come back positive, according to <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health and Environment statistics</a>.
 The World Health Organization recommends testing enough people until 
10% or fewer are positive. In Kansas, only about 20 people per 1,000 are
 being tested.

The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of 
KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on 
health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public
 policy.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589491558459.png" alt="Gyms across Kansas will be able to open on Monday, May 18. Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Gyms across Kansas will be able to open on Monday, May 18. Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Kansas officials have decided to 
delay moving into Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan, holding off on 
opening bars, concert venues and movie theaters. </h2><a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-05-14/kansas-scales-back-next-phase-of-reopening-but-will-allow-haircuts-and-workouts">Kansas News Service</a>Kansans won’t have to wait another week to go to the gym or the 
barber shop, but your neighborhood bar and local movie theater will stay
 closed until further notice.Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday modified her <a href="https://covid.ks.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Reopen-Kansas-Framework-043020.3.pdf" target="_blank">reopening plan</a>, citing a still-rising number of coronavirus cases."I
 said from the beginning that public safety must remain the top 
priority, which means that our reopening efforts must be driven by data,
 not dates," Kelly said in a statement.Phase 2 was supposed to 
start Monday, allowing as many as 30 people to gather, as well as 
reopened bars (at 50% capacity, gyms, salons, tattoo parlors, movie 
theaters, community centers and sports tournaments.But Kelly said
 circumstances can’t allow the full Phase 2 to start, so Kansas is 
moving into Phase 1.5 on Monday: Still no more than 10 people can gather
 at a time, but nail salons, barber shops, hair salons and tattoo 
parlors can open for pre-scheduled appointments. Also, gyms can reopen, 
but can’t hold in-person classes or make locker rooms available to 
customers.In what will be welcome news to parents of high school 
seniors, graduation ceremonies are allowed, indoor and outdoor, as long 
as no more than 10 people are in one area at a time.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589491627695.png" alt="A barber shop in downtown Wichita was closed May 14, as it was not part of Gov. Laura Kelly's first wave of businesses that could reopen. It'll be allowed to resume haircuts on Monday, May 18. Stephan Bisaha" />
 <figcaption>A barber shop in downtown Wichita was closed May 14, as it was not part of Gov. Laura Kelly's first wave of businesses that could reopen. It'll be allowed to resume haircuts on Monday, May 18. Stephan Bisaha</figcaption>
 </figure>Under the middle phase, bars, night clubs and concert venues are 
still closed, as well as theaters, museums, community centers and 
“indoor leisure spaces.” There is no specific targeted end date for Phase 1.5, though the <a href="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/87/f8/9f72864244e682797b70ed261dc0/eo-20-31-re-open-phase-1.5.pdf" target="_blank">newest executive order</a> says it will “remain in force until rescinded” or until her emergency declaration expires.The GOP-dominated State Finance Council extended that declaration through May 25 and has plans to change the <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/048_000_0000_chapter/048_009_0000_article/" target="_blank">emergency management</a>
 law next week. Some Republican leaders, like state Senate President 
Susan Wagle, have been critical of Kelly’s phased-in plan. They say the 
Democratic governor is moving too slowly and unnecessarily damaging the 
economy in the process.“We won’t allow one dictator to determine everything,” she said this week. “We will have a check and a balance of powers.”The
 move also pushes the so-called third phase of reopening, which would 
lift pretty much all restrictions on businesses, aside from limiting 
gatherings to 90 or fewer people.Kansas has more than 7,400 cases
 of COVID-19, with about 700 hospitalizations and, as of Thursday, 164 
deaths. Most of the clusters in Kansas come in the same kinds of places 
they show up nationally — nursing homes, prisons and meatpacking plants.About 13% of the 57,000 people who’ve been tested in Kansas have come back positive, according to <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health and Environment statistics</a>.
 The World Health Organization recommends testing enough people until 
10% or fewer are positive. In Kansas, only about 20 people per 1,000 are
 being tested.The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of 
KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on 
health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public
 policy.&nbsp;

Kan. scales back next phase of reopening, but will allow haircuts, workouts 

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GOVE COUNTY— Two people were injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Thursday in Gove County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Toyota Camry driven by Cameron Louis Otto, 18, Elkhorn, NE., was eastbound on Old US Highway 40 one half mile east of Interstate 70.

The driver lost control of the vehicle. It left the roadway to the right, entered the south ditch and traveled into a field.

EMS transported&nbsp;Otto and a passenger Baylor William Bakhit, 18, Goodyear, AZ., to the hospital in Colby. They were both properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

GOVE COUNTY— Two people were injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Thursday in Gove County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Toyota Camry driven by Cameron Louis Otto, 18, Elkhorn, NE., was eastbound on Old US Highway 40 one half mile east of Interstate 70.The driver lost control of the vehicle. It left the roadway to the right, entered the south ditch and traveled into a field.EMS transported&nbsp;Otto and a passenger Baylor William Bakhit, 18, Goodyear, AZ., to the hospital in Colby. They were both properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Two teens hospitalized after NW Kansas accident

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Severe drought conditions have crept into southwest Ellis County during the past week, according to the <a href="https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?KS">U.S. Drought Monitor</a>.

The remainder of Ellis County is in a moderate drought.

Nearly the western two-thirds of Kansas is in drought, ranging from abnormally dry to exceptional drought.

An updated map of Kansas was released Thursday morning.

According to official records at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town, Hays has received 3.77 inches of precipitation so far this year.

The average amount is 7.81 inches by the end of May.

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostSevere drought conditions have crept into southwest Ellis County during the past week, according to the <a href="https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?KS">U.S. Drought Monitor</a>.The remainder of Ellis County is in a moderate drought.Nearly the western two-thirds of Kansas is in drought, ranging from abnormally dry to exceptional drought.An updated map of Kansas was released Thursday morning.According to official records at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town, Hays has received 3.77 inches of precipitation so far this year.The average amount is 7.81 inches by the end of May.

Portion of Ellis County now in severe drought 

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

ELLIS — The Ellis USD 388 school board voted to accept the resignation of board member&nbsp;Mike Gaschler effective immediately at its meeting Monday night.

Gaschler wrote in an email to the board, "Due to a change in my job schedule, I feel it is best to resign my position on the board effective immediately."

The board will advertise the opening next month. The board will then interview and appoint a new member the following month.

Gaschler was elected in 2017 and served two and half years on the board.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostELLIS — The Ellis USD 388 school board voted to accept the resignation of board member&nbsp;Mike Gaschler effective immediately at its meeting Monday night.Gaschler wrote in an email to the board, "Due to a change in my job schedule, I feel it is best to resign my position on the board effective immediately."The board will advertise the opening next month. The board will then interview and appoint a new member the following month.Gaschler was elected in 2017 and served two and half years on the board.

Gaschler resigns from Ellis USD 388 school board

Fort Hays State men's basketball coach discusses the three high school seniors signed for the 2020-21 season.

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The Ellis County Health Department and The Chamber in Hays will host a brief webinar at 8 a.m. Friday for Ellis County business owners. Attendees will hear updates regarding reopening Ellis County from Ellis County Health Department Director Jason Kennedy.

To join the meeting, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017QtOGFX4UxmfelyxP5NvRtSzixwg0HItD3VSIuKA_MLxLtYbGRvl1rr9YJI_VA9rqLupZ1LNYfpyGO2fih6H59r1yB_PqA6FE8kMasIZoTQNWimsQpHjq1AfHYBNw1h0PlcgBgkjZkJh5UmOlbmOKOLL51y31Wk18_ynRTLs7b0=&amp;c=eoUNYzXT1MCFCwyb848UQMbeakY_5vREB0g9UERpClkPz-qbd4jJWg==&amp;ch=35PYJ51eU3lM7BicccpIWRe8dnNg9s7ceXQQyOL9ViVU0UXc6GSigA==" target="_blank">https://hayschamber.com/news-announcements</a>. There will be time at the end of the webinar for a few questions. Attendees can type their questions into the chat room during the webinar.

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 </figure>CORRECTED to reflect updated time of webinar.The Ellis County Health Department and The Chamber in Hays will host a brief webinar at 8 a.m. Friday for Ellis County business owners. Attendees will hear updates regarding reopening Ellis County from Ellis County Health Department Director Jason Kennedy.To join the meeting, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017QtOGFX4UxmfelyxP5NvRtSzixwg0HItD3VSIuKA_MLxLtYbGRvl1rr9YJI_VA9rqLupZ1LNYfpyGO2fih6H59r1yB_PqA6FE8kMasIZoTQNWimsQpHjq1AfHYBNw1h0PlcgBgkjZkJh5UmOlbmOKOLL51y31Wk18_ynRTLs7b0=&amp;c=eoUNYzXT1MCFCwyb848UQMbeakY_5vREB0g9UERpClkPz-qbd4jJWg==&amp;ch=35PYJ51eU3lM7BicccpIWRe8dnNg9s7ceXQQyOL9ViVU0UXc6GSigA==" target="_blank">https://hayschamber.com/news-announcements</a>. There will be time at the end of the webinar for a few questions. Attendees can type their questions into the chat room during the webinar.

Kennedy will discuss Ellis Co. reopening on Friday webinar

SALINA - The Smoky Hill Education Service, along with the Kansas State Dept. of Education,&nbsp; and <a href="https://www.character.org/">Character.org</a> announce the 2020 Kansas Schools of Character recipients in a virtual ceremony May 12.

USD 271 Stockton Grade School was recognized as an Honorable Mention School of Character and for a Shifting School Culture.&nbsp;

Stockton Grade School is one of the original <a href="https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/School-Redesign/Mercury-7">Mercury 7 redesign design schools</a>&nbsp;in Kansas and social-emotional development has been one of their key initiatives.

Criteria for selection are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Character, which include providing
 students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership and engaging families and communities as partners in the character-building effort.

In Schools of Character, adults embrace their critical role as models. Teachers work together as professionals
 - along with parents and community members as partners - to positively shape the social, emotional, and character development of the young people entrusted to them each day. Students in these schools feel safe, respected, and connected to those around them,
 allowing them to thrive academically and socially and be motivated to give back to their communities.


<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E72&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Complete
 High School Maize&nbsp;- USD 266 - Maize, Kansas</a>

Honorable Mention School of Character

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E73&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Beloit
 Elementary School - USD 273 - Beloit, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E74&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Stockton
 Elementary School - USD 271 - Stockton, Kansas</a>

Shifting School Culture Recognition

Recognizes schools and districts that have developed and implemented an SECD initiative or program for
 at least one year and are transforming the school culture, district culture, or both - as well as growing student SECD skills. These initiatives or programs must support the KS SECD Standards and the school or district KESA goals, the Redesign Principles,
 or a combination of the above.&nbsp;

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E75&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Beloit
 Elementary School - USD 273 - Beloit, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E76&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Cottonwood
 Elementary School - USD 305 - Salina, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E77&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">David
 Brewer Elementary School - USD 453 - Leavenworth, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E78&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Fowler
 Grade School - USD 225 - Fowler, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E79&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Fowler
 Junior/Senior High School - USD 225 - Fowler, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7A&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 250 - Pittsburg, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7B&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Stockton
 Grade School - USD 271 - Stockton, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7C&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Sunset
 Elementary School - USD 373 - Newton, Kansas</a>

Recognizes schools and districts that are implementing new initiatives or are enhancing existing initiatives
 that will strengthen the social, emotional and character development skills in their students and school climate. Initiatives must support at least one of the KS SECD Standards strands and support one or more of the KESA 5R’s,&nbsp;the Redesign Principles, or both.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7D&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Caldwell
 Elementary School - USD 360 - Caldwell, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7E&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Green
 Springs Elementary School - USD 233 - Olathe, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7F&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 250 - Pittsburg, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E80&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 272 - Cawker City, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E81&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Marais
 des Cygnes Valley District - USD 456 - Melvern, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E82&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Olathe
 West High School - USD 233 - Olathe, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E83&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Spring
 Valley Elementary School - USD 475 - Junction City, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E84&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Trail
 Ridge Middle School - USD 231 - Gardner, Kansas</a>

<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E85&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Whittier
 Elementary School - USD 465 - Winfield, Kansas</a>

The <a href="https://www.smokyhill.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20Us%7CHistory%20/%20Benefits%20/%20Organization">Smoky Hill Education Service Center</a> was organized July 1, 1990. It is a consortium of more than 50 school districts in 25-counties, formed to cooperatively provide a variety of educational services to its participating members in a more cost-efficient and beneficial manner.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589321137653.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>SHESCSALINA - The Smoky Hill Education Service, along with the Kansas State Dept. of Education,&nbsp; and <a href="https://www.character.org/">Character.org</a> announce the 2020 Kansas Schools of Character recipients in a virtual ceremony May 12.USD 271 Stockton Grade School was recognized as an Honorable Mention School of Character and for a Shifting School Culture.&nbsp;Stockton Grade School is one of the original <a href="https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/School-Redesign/Mercury-7">Mercury 7 redesign design schools</a>&nbsp;in Kansas and social-emotional development has been one of their key initiatives.<figure>
 <iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5A_k6dLMEG8"></iframe>
 <figcaption>Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson announces the State Schools of Character and honorable mentions.</figcaption>
 </figure>Criteria for selection are based on Character.org’s 11 Principles of Character, which include providing
 students with opportunities for moral action, fostering shared leadership and engaging families and communities as partners in the character-building effort.In Schools of Character, adults embrace their critical role as models. Teachers work together as professionals
 - along with parents and community members as partners - to positively shape the social, emotional, and character development of the young people entrusted to them each day. Students in these schools feel safe, respected, and connected to those around them,
 allowing them to thrive academically and socially and be motivated to give back to their communities.
State School of Character<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E72&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Complete
 High School Maize&nbsp;- USD 266 - Maize, Kansas</a>Honorable Mention School of Character<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E73&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Beloit
 Elementary School - USD 273 - Beloit, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E74&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Stockton
 Elementary School - USD 271 - Stockton, Kansas</a><figure>
 <iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4q6LeAM8NHw"></iframe>
 <figcaption>Tiger Touchstones - Confidence, Creativity, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect - are the guiding light for professional decision making and to establish student and staff norms and expectations at Stockton Grade School.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Shifting School Culture RecognitionRecognizes schools and districts that have developed and implemented an SECD initiative or program for
 at least one year and are transforming the school culture, district culture, or both - as well as growing student SECD skills. These initiatives or programs must support the KS SECD Standards and the school or district KESA goals, the Redesign Principles,
 or a combination of the above.&nbsp;<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E75&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Beloit
 Elementary School - USD 273 - Beloit, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E76&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Cottonwood
 Elementary School - USD 305 - Salina, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E77&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">David
 Brewer Elementary School - USD 453 - Leavenworth, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E78&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Fowler
 Grade School - USD 225 - Fowler, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E79&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Fowler
 Junior/Senior High School - USD 225 - Fowler, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7A&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 250 - Pittsburg, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7B&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Stockton
 Grade School - USD 271 - Stockton, Kansas</a><figure>
 <iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjiznTSIJuQ"></iframe>
 <figcaption>As a way to build relationships, Community Groups were started in the spring of 2018 and meet one day a week for 30 minutes with Kindergarten through 5th grade.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7C&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Sunset
 Elementary School - USD 373 - Newton, Kansas</a>Enhanced Spotlight RecognitionRecognizes schools and districts that are implementing new initiatives or are enhancing existing initiatives
 that will strengthen the social, emotional and character development skills in their students and school climate. Initiatives must support at least one of the KS SECD Standards strands and support one or more of the KESA 5R’s,&nbsp;the Redesign Principles, or both.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7D&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Caldwell
 Elementary School - USD 360 - Caldwell, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7E&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Green
 Springs Elementary School - USD 233 - Olathe, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E7F&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 250 - Pittsburg, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E80&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Lakeside
 Elementary School - USD 272 - Cawker City, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E81&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Marais
 des Cygnes Valley District - USD 456 - Melvern, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E82&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Olathe
 West High School - USD 233 - Olathe, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E83&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Spring
 Valley Elementary School - USD 475 - Junction City, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E84&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Trail
 Ridge Middle School - USD 231 - Gardner, Kansas</a><a href="http://smokyhill.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=A589E85&amp;e=10613DE&amp;c=8B935&amp;t=0&amp;l=&amp;email=znrqnUK8%2Fegc4YJegG2pUISoqms6IaH4&amp;seq=1" target="_blank">Whittier
 Elementary School - USD 465 - Winfield, Kansas</a>The <a href="https://www.smokyhill.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/About%20Us%7CHistory%20/%20Benefits%20/%20Organization">Smoky Hill Education Service Center</a> was organized July 1, 1990. It is a consortium of more than 50 school districts in 25-counties, formed to cooperatively provide a variety of educational services to its participating members in a more cost-efficient and beneficial manner.

🎥 Stockton school wins state 'School of Character' honors

The Chamber in Hays, Kansas is currently seeking applications for Vice President of Membership.&nbsp; Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three reference letters to hayscc@hayschamber.com by June 5th.&nbsp; The Vice President of Membership reports directly to the President/CEO of The Chamber.

Specific duties for this position include:

Interviews will be conducted in June, with a desired start date of July 1st.&nbsp; Questions about this position can be directed to Sarah Wasinger, President/CEO of The Chamber by calling 785-628-8201 or via email at sarah@hayschamber.com.

About the Chamber: The Chamber facilitates collaboration among businesses and community partners by cultivating and enhancing development opportunities.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1588269644630.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Chamber in Hays, Kansas is currently seeking applications for Vice President of Membership.&nbsp; Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three reference letters to hayscc@hayschamber.com by June 5th.&nbsp; The Vice President of Membership reports directly to the President/CEO of The Chamber.Specific duties for this position include:<ol>
 <li>Responsible for keeping all membership information, dues structure and resources updated, organized and available for reports.</li><li>Obtain new Chamber memberships and help retain them beyond their first year of membership.</li><li>Communicate, connect, and develop relationships with existing chamber members as needed, with a goal to reach out to all members annually if possible.</li><li>Sell advertising, programs, and sponsorships for events and programs as deemed necessary by the President/CEO.</li><li>Assist with the collection of overdue membership dues.</li><li>Assist in organizing and coordinating details for special events, programs and projects as deemed necessary by the President/CEO.&nbsp;</li><li>Schedule weekly Chamber Chats, Ribbon Cuttings, Business Showcases, Grand Openings, Ground Breakings, and other events.</li><li>Maintain the Welcome Home bucket program.</li><li>Speak and lead at Chamber sponsored events as needed.</li><li>Assist other Chamber staff in maintaining Chamber Cheques, plans room, bulk rate stamp, phone reception, and other office procedures as necessary.</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills must be utilized as this position’s work greatly impacts the progress of the team overall.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
 </ol>Interviews will be conducted in June, with a desired start date of July 1st.&nbsp; Questions about this position can be directed to Sarah Wasinger, President/CEO of The Chamber by calling 785-628-8201 or via email at sarah@hayschamber.com.About the Chamber: The Chamber facilitates collaboration among businesses and community partners by cultivating and enhancing development opportunities.The Chamber will:<ol>
 <li>connect resources and provide development opportunities to member investors</li><li>promote community advancement and improve quality of life by educating stakeholders on area initiatives&nbsp;</li><li>strategically collaborate with community partners&nbsp;</li><li>strive to enhance business opportunities</li>
 </ol>

New scholarship options at FHSU address virus challenges

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MANHATTAN — An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding — a realistic concern during
 the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.ece.k-state.edu/people/faculty/scoglio/" target="_blank">Caterina Scoglio</a>,
 professor, and Qihui Yang, doctoral student, both in electrical and computer engineering, recently published "<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378437119304583" target="_blank">Developing
 an agent-based model to simulate the beef cattle production and transportation in southwest Kansas</a>" in Physica A, an Elsevier journal publication.



The paper describes a model of the beef production system and the transportation industry, which are interdependent critical infrastructures — similar to the electrical grid and computer technology. 

According to the model, disruptions in the cattle industry
 — especially in the beef packing plants — will affect the transportation industry and together cause great economic harm. The disruptions modeled in the simulation share similarities with how the packing plants have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.




"When we first started working on this project, there was a lot of emphasis on studying critical infrastructures; especially ones that are interdependent, meaning that they need to work together with other critical infrastructures," Scoglio said.&nbsp;"The idea is if there is a failure in one of the systems, it can propagate to the other system, increasing the catastrophic effects." 

The study included a variety of viewpoints to create a realistic and integrated model of both systems. 

Co-authors on the paper include Don Gruenbacher, associate professor and department head of electrical and computer engineering; Jessica Heier Stamm, associate
 professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering; Gary Brase, professor of psychological sciences; Scott DeLoach, professor and department head of computer science; and David Amrine, research director of the Beef Cattle Institute.




The researchers used the model to evaluate which supply chain components were more robust and which were not. They determined that packing plants are the most vulnerable.

Scoglio said that recent events in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic raise important
 issues about how to safeguard the system.

"An important message is that after understanding the critical role of these packers, we need to decide how we could protect both them and the people who work there," Scoglio said. 

"While the plants are a critical infrastructure and need to be protected, taking
 care of the health of the workers is very important. How can we design a production process that can be flexible and adaptable in an epidemic?"



According to the paper, the beef cattle industry contributes approximately $8.9 billion to the Kansas economy and employs more than 42,000 people in the state. 

Since trucks are needed to move cattle, any disruption in either cattle production or transportation
 almost certainly would harm the regional economy, Scoglio said.



"Packers need to be considered as a critical point of a much longer supply chain, which needs specific attention to make sure it will not fail and can continue working," Scoglio said. "Beef packers are a critical infrastructure in the United States."



The project was supported by the National Science Foundation and focused on southwest Kansas, but the researchers acknowledge that cattle come from outside the region and interruptions may have larger national effects.


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587239901438.png" alt="National Beef Plant in Dodge City (Photo by Bethany Wood /Kansas News Service)" />
 <figcaption>National Beef Plant in Dodge City (Photo by Bethany Wood /Kansas News Service)</figcaption>
 </figure>KSU News ServiceMANHATTAN — An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding — a realistic concern during
 the COVID-19 pandemic. 

<a href="https://www.ece.k-state.edu/people/faculty/scoglio/" target="_blank">Caterina Scoglio</a>,
 professor, and Qihui Yang, doctoral student, both in electrical and computer engineering, recently published "<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378437119304583" target="_blank">Developing
 an agent-based model to simulate the beef cattle production and transportation in southwest Kansas</a>" in Physica A, an Elsevier journal publication.


The paper describes a model of the beef production system and the transportation industry, which are interdependent critical infrastructures — similar to the electrical grid and computer technology. According to the model, disruptions in the cattle industry
 — especially in the beef packing plants — will affect the transportation industry and together cause great economic harm. The disruptions modeled in the simulation share similarities with how the packing plants have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.


"When we first started working on this project, there was a lot of emphasis on studying critical infrastructures; especially ones that are interdependent, meaning that they need to work together with other critical infrastructures," Scoglio said.&nbsp;"The idea is if there is a failure in one of the systems, it can propagate to the other system, increasing the catastrophic effects." The study included a variety of viewpoints to create a realistic and integrated model of both systems. Co-authors on the paper include Don Gruenbacher, associate professor and department head of electrical and computer engineering; Jessica Heier Stamm, associate
 professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering; Gary Brase, professor of psychological sciences; Scott DeLoach, professor and department head of computer science; and David Amrine, research director of the Beef Cattle Institute.


The researchers used the model to evaluate which supply chain components were more robust and which were not. They determined that packing plants are the most vulnerable. Scoglio said that recent events in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic raise important
 issues about how to safeguard the system. "An important message is that after understanding the critical role of these packers, we need to decide how we could protect both them and the people who work there," Scoglio said. "While the plants are a critical infrastructure and need to be protected, taking
 care of the health of the workers is very important. How can we design a production process that can be flexible and adaptable in an epidemic?"

According to the paper, the beef cattle industry contributes approximately $8.9 billion to the Kansas economy and employs more than 42,000 people in the state. Since trucks are needed to move cattle, any disruption in either cattle production or transportation
 almost certainly would harm the regional economy, Scoglio said.

"Packers need to be considered as a critical point of a much longer supply chain, which needs specific attention to make sure it will not fail and can continue working," Scoglio said. "Beef packers are a critical infrastructure in the United States."

The project was supported by the National Science Foundation and focused on southwest Kansas, but the researchers acknowledge that cattle come from outside the region and interruptions may have larger national effects.

Study of SW Kan. beef packers reveals supply chain vulnerabilities

By GREG DOERING, Kansas Farm Bureau

Over the past few weeks, my colleagues at Kansas Farm Bureau have seen more of my basement than either I or they ever envisioned they would. Their riveting view consists of two doors, one to the laundry room and one to a spare bedroom. Between the two hangs a painting from my grandmother.

It’s a fall scene of a barn with hay bales stacked next to it. The sky is blue with fluffy, white clouds. Autumn has turned the grass reddish brown and yellowed the leaves on the oak trees. It’s a scene taken from countless farms across the country. It’s also one of several family heirlooms surrounding me in my new workspace.

Most of my work is done at a desk that once belonged to my great-grandfather. According to family lore, it resided in the office of the movie theatre he owned and operated through the Great Depression until he died in the early ‘70s. My father used it in his office at my childhood home until I took possession of it.

The desk has been in my basement for just shy of a decade now, mostly accumulating the junk flat surfaces tend to attract. Built of solid red oak, it’s still plenty capable of serving its intended function, even though a laptop has replaced the inkwell and typewriter.

I’ve also rediscovered an open-faced Waltham pocket watch. I’ve kept it nearby, winding it periodically to hear the rhythmic ticking. It’s older than the desk, dating to at least my great-great-grandfather, Artemas L. Barton. There’s an outside chance the watch originally belonged to his father who had the same initials.

The case is made of brass and is engraved with ALB in the center of the back cover, which is dented in a couple of spots. A semi-circle of polished metal is evidence it slid in and out of its owner’s pocket. It’s missing the second hand and the face is a little faded, but it still keeps time.

All of these are amusing distractions that allow my mind to wander.

I ponder if my great-grandfather leaned back in his chair and propped his feet up on the same corner I do. I wonder if Artemas checked the watch before an important meeting. And I ask myself what item of mine might one day spark such questions from my descendants.

My grandmother probably didn’t set out to create an heirloom when she crafted her painting. My great-grand-father would have never envisioned his office desk from a cinema holding a computer capable of streaming endless movies and TV shows. I doubt my great-great-grandfather imagined his everyday watch becoming an inheritance spanning generations.

These items are connections to just a fraction of my ancestors. Others include a Lutheran minister in Germany at the beginning of the European Reformation and an accused witch in Salem, Massachusetts. She eventually fled to Framingham, which is just west of Boston. Between the two is Waltham, birthplace of the pocket watch now ticking away on my desk.

Everyone comes from somewhere, and that’s why I find these items fascinating. I think about what small items of mine might find their way to my descendants long after I’m gone.

It’s also a reminder that life will continue without you. And the most inconsequential decisions — creating a painting, choosing a desk, buying a pocket watch — become the little legacies we leave.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574694508756.jpeg" alt="Greg Doering" />
 <figcaption>Greg Doering</figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG DOERING, Kansas Farm BureauOver the past few weeks, my colleagues at Kansas Farm Bureau have seen more of my basement than either I or they ever envisioned they would. Their riveting view consists of two doors, one to the laundry room and one to a spare bedroom. Between the two hangs a painting from my grandmother.It’s a fall scene of a barn with hay bales stacked next to it. The sky is blue with fluffy, white clouds. Autumn has turned the grass reddish brown and yellowed the leaves on the oak trees. It’s a scene taken from countless farms across the country. It’s also one of several family heirlooms surrounding me in my new workspace.Most of my work is done at a desk that once belonged to my great-grandfather. According to family lore, it resided in the office of the movie theatre he owned and operated through the Great Depression until he died in the early ‘70s. My father used it in his office at my childhood home until I took possession of it.The desk has been in my basement for just shy of a decade now, mostly accumulating the junk flat surfaces tend to attract. Built of solid red oak, it’s still plenty capable of serving its intended function, even though a laptop has replaced the inkwell and typewriter.I’ve also rediscovered an open-faced Waltham pocket watch. I’ve kept it nearby, winding it periodically to hear the rhythmic ticking. It’s older than the desk, dating to at least my great-great-grandfather, Artemas L. Barton. There’s an outside chance the watch originally belonged to his father who had the same initials.The case is made of brass and is engraved with ALB in the center of the back cover, which is dented in a couple of spots. A semi-circle of polished metal is evidence it slid in and out of its owner’s pocket. It’s missing the second hand and the face is a little faded, but it still keeps time.All of these are amusing distractions that allow my mind to wander.I ponder if my great-grandfather leaned back in his chair and propped his feet up on the same corner I do. I wonder if Artemas checked the watch before an important meeting. And I ask myself what item of mine might one day spark such questions from my descendants.My grandmother probably didn’t set out to create an heirloom when she crafted her painting. My great-grand-father would have never envisioned his office desk from a cinema holding a computer capable of streaming endless movies and TV shows. I doubt my great-great-grandfather imagined his everyday watch becoming an inheritance spanning generations.These items are connections to just a fraction of my ancestors. Others include a Lutheran minister in Germany at the beginning of the European Reformation and an accused witch in Salem, Massachusetts. She eventually fled to Framingham, which is just west of Boston. Between the two is Waltham, birthplace of the pocket watch now ticking away on my desk.Everyone comes from somewhere, and that’s why I find these items fascinating. I think about what small items of mine might find their way to my descendants long after I’m gone.It’s also a reminder that life will continue without you. And the most inconsequential decisions — creating a painting, choosing a desk, buying a pocket watch — become the little legacies we leave."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Little legacies

I have had several calls lately with producers asking questions about cutting their wheat for hay or silage. Below is an article from K-State Research and Extension’s eUpdate that discusses the forage quality and pricing if you decide to go that route. As always, if you have a question, you can always contact us by calling the office at 620-793-1910 or emailing at aboor@ksu.edu.

Freezing conditions during April over some parts of Kansas potentially caused some damage in winter wheat, and with the passage of time, the level of damage is becoming more clear.&nbsp; As a result, producers facing reduced grain yields must soon decide whether to keep the wheat crop for grain or make a forage such as wheat hay or silage.

Comparing net returns to grain versus forage at this stage, however, requires market prices for wheat hay and silage, which aren’t always readily available.&nbsp; So how do you put a value on these forage products?&nbsp; This article updates a 2018 eUpdate article to provide some current estimates of wheat forage values as producers consider their options moving forward.&nbsp; The earlier article has more details on harvest concerns and relative feedstuff values.

It must also be mentioned that insured wheat growers should check first with their crop insurance agent before harvesting a forage crop to determine insurance requirements and document potential grain yield losses.&nbsp; Sometimes producers may be required to leave small areas of uncut wheat to provide a way to estimate grain yields.&nbsp; Insurance agents can also inform producers of any other restrictions which may apply. &nbsp;

The approach for pricing these wheat forage products will be to derive a silage or hay price using feed value comparisons to a feedstuff for which more reliable price information exists.&nbsp; A good candidate for a proxy feedstuff in Kansas is alfalfa hay, with prices reported weekly across the entire state and for a range of quality levels.&nbsp;

Alfalfa hay rated as “good” quality will have 58-60 percent total digestible nutrients (TDN) and 18-20 percent crude protein. According to USDA Ag Marketing Service reports, “fair/good” grinding alfalfa in southwest Kansas is currently selling for around $150-170 / ton, as a reference point.&nbsp; Wheat silage made from wheat at “early-head stage” maturity contains just over 15% Crude Protein and 73% TDN, on a dry matter basis.

Using an alfalfa hay price of $160/ton and the value of energy in alfalfa hay, a comparable wheat silage price based solely on energy would figure out to about $70 per ton as fed ($199/ton dry matter basis, assuming the silage is 35 percent dry matter.&nbsp; A similar calculation based solely on protein content would suggest a wheat silage price of about $50/ton as fed (about $143/ton dry matter basis). These results, based on rather simplistic calculations, might be viewed as upper and lower bounds on wheat silage prices, from a feed value perspective.&nbsp;

For wheat hay, Watson, indicated that wheat hay harvested at the dough stage would have 56-62 percent TDN and 8-10 percent crude protein, on a dry matter basis.&nbsp; So, wheat hay has almost as high an energy content as alfalfa hay, but significantly lower protein.&nbsp; Wheat hay priced solely on energy, relative to alfalfa, would figure out to about $155 per ton as fed.&nbsp; However, a similar calculation based solely on protein content would suggest a wheat hay price of only about $69/ton as fed.&nbsp; This is a rather wide range and could be considered as upper and lower bounds on the wheat hay value.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Given this wide range, this same approach based on relative feeding values is also estimated with a comparison to forage sorghum hay, which is closer in nutrient content to wheat hay and may provide a more meaningful range of price estimates. Using a TDN value of 57% and a crude protein value of 8% for forage sorghum hay, along with an edge-of-the-field price of $110 ton, we get suggested wheat hay prices in the range of $110 to $124 per ton.

Ultimately, of course, market prices are determined by buyers and sellers.&nbsp; However, the discussion above provides a couple of perspectives on how interested parties might approach the problem.&nbsp;

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141354634.png" alt="Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension." />
 <figcaption>Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension.</figcaption>
 </figure>I have had several calls lately with producers asking questions about cutting their wheat for hay or silage. Below is an article from K-State Research and Extension’s eUpdate that discusses the forage quality and pricing if you decide to go that route. As always, if you have a question, you can always contact us by calling the office at 620-793-1910 or emailing at aboor@ksu.edu.Freezing conditions during April over some parts of Kansas potentially caused some damage in winter wheat, and with the passage of time, the level of damage is becoming more clear.&nbsp; As a result, producers facing reduced grain yields must soon decide whether to keep the wheat crop for grain or make a forage such as wheat hay or silage.Comparing net returns to grain versus forage at this stage, however, requires market prices for wheat hay and silage, which aren’t always readily available.&nbsp; So how do you put a value on these forage products?&nbsp; This article updates a 2018 eUpdate article to provide some current estimates of wheat forage values as producers consider their options moving forward.&nbsp; The earlier article has more details on harvest concerns and relative feedstuff values.It must also be mentioned that insured wheat growers should check first with their crop insurance agent before harvesting a forage crop to determine insurance requirements and document potential grain yield losses.&nbsp; Sometimes producers may be required to leave small areas of uncut wheat to provide a way to estimate grain yields.&nbsp; Insurance agents can also inform producers of any other restrictions which may apply. &nbsp;Pricing wheat silage and wheat hayThe approach for pricing these wheat forage products will be to derive a silage or hay price using feed value comparisons to a feedstuff for which more reliable price information exists.&nbsp; A good candidate for a proxy feedstuff in Kansas is alfalfa hay, with prices reported weekly across the entire state and for a range of quality levels.&nbsp;Alfalfa hay rated as “good” quality will have 58-60 percent total digestible nutrients (TDN) and 18-20 percent crude protein. According to USDA Ag Marketing Service reports, “fair/good” grinding alfalfa in southwest Kansas is currently selling for around $150-170 / ton, as a reference point.&nbsp; Wheat silage made from wheat at “early-head stage” maturity contains just over 15% Crude Protein and 73% TDN, on a dry matter basis.Using an alfalfa hay price of $160/ton and the value of energy in alfalfa hay, a comparable wheat silage price based solely on energy would figure out to about $70 per ton as fed ($199/ton dry matter basis, assuming the silage is 35 percent dry matter.&nbsp; A similar calculation based solely on protein content would suggest a wheat silage price of about $50/ton as fed (about $143/ton dry matter basis). These results, based on rather simplistic calculations, might be viewed as upper and lower bounds on wheat silage prices, from a feed value perspective.&nbsp;For wheat hay, Watson, indicated that wheat hay harvested at the dough stage would have 56-62 percent TDN and 8-10 percent crude protein, on a dry matter basis.&nbsp; So, wheat hay has almost as high an energy content as alfalfa hay, but significantly lower protein.&nbsp; Wheat hay priced solely on energy, relative to alfalfa, would figure out to about $155 per ton as fed.&nbsp; However, a similar calculation based solely on protein content would suggest a wheat hay price of only about $69/ton as fed.&nbsp; This is a rather wide range and could be considered as upper and lower bounds on the wheat hay value.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given this wide range, this same approach based on relative feeding values is also estimated with a comparison to forage sorghum hay, which is closer in nutrient content to wheat hay and may provide a more meaningful range of price estimates. Using a TDN value of 57% and a crude protein value of 8% for forage sorghum hay, along with an edge-of-the-field price of $110 ton, we get suggested wheat hay prices in the range of $110 to $124 per ton.Ultimately, of course, market prices are determined by buyers and sellers.&nbsp; However, the discussion above provides a couple of perspectives on how interested parties might approach the problem.&nbsp;Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.

BOOR: Grain versus silage

Individuals interested in commenting during Thursday's public hearings regarding economic incentive requests for the planned new travel plaza in northwest Hays will be able to do so in person, despite the continued closure of city hall because of the coronavirus.

During the May 14, 2020, Hays City Commission meeting, two public hearings for the D&amp;J Land and Development project will be held. 

Due to social distancing and mass gathering requirements, the city will provide special accommodations, according to Collin Bielser, assistant city manager.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578625943413.jpeg" alt="The site at the northwest corner of 230th Ave. and 55th St. (I-70 Exit 157) is planned for a travel plaza, truck wash, full-service hotel, restaurants and other general commercial development." />
 <figcaption>The site at the northwest corner of 230th Ave. and 55th St. (I-70 Exit 157) is planned for a travel plaza, truck wash, full-service hotel, restaurants and other general commercial development.</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostIndividuals interested in commenting during Thursday's public hearings regarding economic incentive requests for the planned new travel plaza in northwest Hays will be able to do so in person, despite the continued closure of city hall because of the coronavirus.During the May 14, 2020, Hays City Commission meeting, two public hearings for the D&amp;J Land and Development project will be held. Due to social distancing and mass gathering requirements, the city will provide special accommodations, according to Collin Bielser, assistant city manager.&nbsp;"Essentially, they just need to show up at 6:30 p.m. Someone will be at the door to let people in," Bielser said.The number of chairs in the city commission chambers has been reduced so that each is placed&nbsp; at least six feet apart.If there are enough empty chairs in the chambers, people may sit there. "If not, people will remain in the hallway - spaced six feet apart- until it's their turn to speak. They should be able to hear the meeting in the hallway."Mass gatherings may now be more than 10 people as long as they remain six feet apart.People are welcome but not required to wear face coverings or masks.Individuals planning to comment who want to learn more about the&nbsp; process are encouraged to contact Bielser at cbielser@haysusa.com, or by calling 785-628-7320 by noon on Thursday.Individuals may also send public comments to publiccomment@haysusa.com. Presentations about the requested Tax Increment Financing (TIF, development agreement, and proposed Community Improvement District (CID) will have the same information as given during the May 7 work session. The work session video is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABxmbncLTN8&amp;list=PL3Fzb-KBsZZ-V5DLSgW2fa4YLIeCQQ_9A">https://www.youtube.com/user/NexTechChannel/videos</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An audio recording of the work session and the agenda packet is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072020-1192">https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The developer wishes to establish a 2.00% CID sales tax on a portion of the project site&nbsp;to fund certain project expenditures on a pay-as-you-go basis. The CID sales tax will generate approximately $2.92 million over the maximum 22-year term.The TIF is estimated to generate about&nbsp;$14.95 million over the maximum 20-year term. It would be made available to reimburse the developer&nbsp;for TIF-eligible project costs on a pay-as-you-go basis. TIF revenues are derived from incremental property tax revenues collected.The May 14 complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142020-1193">here</a>.&nbsp;

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