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TOPEKA - Since March, Governor Laura Kelly has made appointments to various boards, councils and committees while also coordinating emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“My administration has been working diligently over the past month to ensure Kansans have the information and resources they need in order to stay safe during these trying times,” Kelly said.

This announcement includes 44 appointments across 19 different boards made by the governor in recent weeks.

“I am committed to keeping government working for all Kansans, and that includes continuing the essential appointments process,” Kelly said. “These appointments have been made with the same level of scrutiny and certainty as always, and I have no doubt these individuals will be great additions to their respective boards and help keep our state running as it should.”

Below are the appointments made by Governor Kelly.

Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. *

State Board of Technical Professions

The board is charged with protecting the health, safety and welfare of Kansans by registering and licensing technical professionals to ensure that only qualified persons carry out the practice of engineering, architecture, land surveying, landscape architecture and geology in the state.

State Building Advisory Commission

The commission evaluates and selects firms to be interviewed by user agencies for Capitol improvement projects; collects and maintains current data on construction costs; establishes criteria and procedures to evaluate the qualification and performance of contractors providing architectural, engineering or construction services; develops and adopts standards for the inspection and acceptance of Capitol improvement projects; reviews state agencies’ yearly Capitol improvement project requests; and files an advice report with the budget director.&nbsp;

The Committee’s purpose is to advise the director of purchases on issues surrounding the purchase of products and services provided by blind or disabled persons.

The purpose of the board is to provide oversight to the Hall of Fame and provide ideas for awareness, education, needed legislation and fundraising.

Kansas Guardianship Program Board of Directors

The Kansas Guardianship Program Board of Directors is a partnership involving the state of Kansas and its citizen volunteers to assist certain adults legally determined to be unable to manage for themselves. Members shall have knowledge and interest in issues related to guardianship, conservatorship and the needs of disabled adults.

Kansas Statewide Independent Living Council

The purpose of the Council is to develop a State Plan through external input, which ensures independent living for Kansans; advocate for the accomplishment of the State Plan objectives; monitor, review and evaluate the implementation of the plan; and to be a statewide catalyst for independent living.

The purpose of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is the regulation of 11 healthcare professions and to ensure that these healthcare professionals meet and maintain certain qualifications to protect the public from incompetent practice, unprofessional conduct and other proscribed behavior by individuals who have been credentialed to practice in Kansas.

Kansas Advisory Committee on Trauma

The ACT is advisory to the Secretary of Health and Environment on the development and implementations of a statewide trauma system.

Kansas State Board of Tax Appeals*

The board's mission is to impartially resolve disputes between taxpayers and taxing authorities. It also reviews tax exemption decisions made by local governments and grievances resulting from technical errors, and corrects tax inequities.

Kansas Propane Education Research Council

The purpose of the council is to develop programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety and training; provide research and development to improve existing propane technology; and to increase efficiency of propane use.

The purpose of the council is to supervise and regulate credit unions across Kansas.

The mission of the Kansas Banking Board is to prudently, equitably, ethically and efficiently administer all its statutorily delegated powers and duties so as to promote competitiveness, financial stability, safe and sound banking practices, protection of Kansas consumers and public confidence in the state-chartered banking industry.

Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council

The Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council advises the Governor on adult, adolescent, and children services issues.

Employment First Oversight Committee

The Commission makes annual recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on strategies to increase the rate of competitive integrated employment for Kansans with disabilities.

The water authority advises the governor, the Legislature and the director of the Kansas Water Office (KWO) on water policy issues — including the approval of the Kansas Water Plan and revisions, federal contracts, administration regulations and legislation proposed by the KWO.

Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

The purpose of the Advisory Group is to determine, advocate for and promote the best interests of juveniles in Kansas.

Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission*

The purpose of the Commission is to protect the integrity of the racing and gaming industry through enforcement of Kansas laws.

The State Civil Board hears appeals from classified state employees with permanent status under the Kansas civil service act as well as applicants for classified positions who are entitled by law and regulation to appeal to the Board.

The Commission prepares a national service plan for the state; ensures outreach to diverse community-based agencies; and administers certain grant programs.

For more information on the appointments, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovernor.kansas.gov%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cda2ad28b58b949f28ba408d7dfed1815%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637224081704194166&amp;sdata=Co1nA5o3usVKSCQybxlOYdJiCjor%2FLpDSafOjVvntR4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://governor.kansas.gov/</a>

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 </figure>Office of the GovernorTOPEKA - Since March, Governor Laura Kelly has made appointments to various boards, councils and committees while also coordinating emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.“My administration has been working diligently over the past month to ensure Kansans have the information and resources they need in order to stay safe during these trying times,” Kelly said.This announcement includes 44 appointments across 19 different boards made by the governor in recent weeks.“I am committed to keeping government working for all Kansans, and that includes continuing the essential appointments process,” Kelly said. “These appointments have been made with the same level of scrutiny and certainty as always, and I have no doubt these individuals will be great additions to their respective boards and help keep our state running as it should.”Below are the appointments made by Governor Kelly.Appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. *State Board of Technical ProfessionsThe board is charged with protecting the health, safety and welfare of Kansans by registering and licensing technical professionals to ensure that only qualified persons carry out the practice of engineering, architecture, land surveying, landscape architecture and geology in the state.<ol>
 <li>Bonnie Limbird, Prairie Village</li>
 </ol>State Building Advisory CommissionThe commission evaluates and selects firms to be interviewed by user agencies for Capitol improvement projects; collects and maintains current data on construction costs; establishes criteria and procedures to evaluate the qualification and performance of contractors providing architectural, engineering or construction services; develops and adopts standards for the inspection and acceptance of Capitol improvement projects; reviews state agencies’ yearly Capitol improvement project requests; and files an advice report with the budget director.&nbsp;<ol>
 <li>Fran Hug, Topeka</li>
 </ol>State Use Law CommitteeThe Committee’s purpose is to advise the director of purchases on issues surrounding the purchase of products and services provided by blind or disabled persons.<ol>
 <li>Representative Jan Kessinger, Overland Park</li><li>Shelby Fry, Topeka</li><li>Robert Tabor, Lawrence</li><li>Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau, Wichita (reappointment)</li>
 </ol>Kansas Sports Hall of FameThe purpose of the board is to provide oversight to the Hall of Fame and provide ideas for awareness, education, needed legislation and fundraising.<ol>
 <li>Ann Gaffigan, Olathe</li>
 </ol>Kansas Guardianship Program Board of DirectorsThe Kansas Guardianship Program Board of Directors is a partnership involving the state of Kansas and its citizen volunteers to assist certain adults legally determined to be unable to manage for themselves. Members shall have knowledge and interest in issues related to guardianship, conservatorship and the needs of disabled adults.<ol>
 <li>Sherrie Watkins, Kansas City</li>
 </ol>Kansas Statewide Independent Living CouncilThe purpose of the Council is to develop a State Plan through external input, which ensures independent living for Kansans; advocate for the accomplishment of the State Plan objectives; monitor, review and evaluate the implementation of the plan; and to be a statewide catalyst for independent living.<ol>
 <li>Teresa Beaudry, Deerfield</li><li>Ray Petty, Lawrence</li>
 </ol>Kansas Board of Healing ArtsThe purpose of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is the regulation of 11 healthcare professions and to ensure that these healthcare professionals meet and maintain certain qualifications to protect the public from incompetent practice, unprofessional conduct and other proscribed behavior by individuals who have been credentialed to practice in Kansas.<ol>
 <li>Dr. Stephanie Suber, Lawrence</li>
 </ol>Kansas Advisory Committee on TraumaThe ACT is advisory to the Secretary of Health and Environment on the development and implementations of a statewide trauma system.<ol>
 <li>Dr. Wael Khreiss, Topeka</li><li>Dr. Stepheny Berry, Leawood</li><li>Carol Perry, Topeka (reappointment)</li><li>Jane Kemmerer, Jewell (reappointment)</li>
 </ol>Kansas State Board of Tax Appeals*The board's mission is to impartially resolve disputes between taxpayers and taxing authorities. It also reviews tax exemption decisions made by local governments and grievances resulting from technical errors, and corrects tax inequities.<ol>
 <li>Robert Marx, Fairway</li>
 </ol>Kansas Propane Education Research CouncilThe purpose of the council is to develop programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety and training; provide research and development to improve existing propane technology; and to increase efficiency of propane use.<ol>
 <li>Rob Northcutt, El Dorado</li><li>Lewis Creek, Meriden</li><li>Richard Mentzer, Yates Center</li><li>Edward Barrett, Pratt</li>
 </ol>Kansas Credit Union CouncilThe purpose of the council is to supervise and regulate credit unions across Kansas.<ol>
 <li>Michael Augustine, Olathe</li><li>Charles Bullock, Wichita</li><li>Kirsten Flory, Baldwin City</li>
 </ol>Kansas Banking Board*The mission of the Kansas Banking Board is to prudently, equitably, ethically and efficiently administer all its statutorily delegated powers and duties so as to promote competitiveness, financial stability, safe and sound banking practices, protection of Kansas consumers and public confidence in the state-chartered banking industry.<ol>
 <li>Mary Ann Berry, Goddard</li><li>Lea Tatum-Haskell, Topeka</li>
 </ol>Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning CouncilThe Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council advises the Governor on adult, adolescent, and children services issues.<ol>
 <li>Elijah Redington, Newton</li><li>Savannah Hunsucker, Walton</li><li>Ashely Grill, Overland Park</li><li>Dr. Sherrie Vaughn, Topeka</li>
 </ol>Employment First Oversight CommitteeThe Commission makes annual recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies on strategies to increase the rate of competitive integrated employment for Kansans with disabilities.<ol>
 <li>Joseph Scarlett, Overland Park</li>
 </ol>Kansas Water AuthorityThe water authority advises the governor, the Legislature and the director of the Kansas Water Office (KWO) on water policy issues — including the approval of the Kansas Water Plan and revisions, federal contracts, administration regulations and legislation proposed by the KWO.<ol>
 <li>Dr. Jean Steiner, Manhattan</li>
 </ol>Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and DelinquencyThe purpose of the Advisory Group is to determine, advocate for and promote the best interests of juveniles in Kansas.<ol>
 <li>Dr. April Terry, Hays</li>
 </ol>Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission*The purpose of the Commission is to protect the integrity of the racing and gaming industry through enforcement of Kansas laws.<ol>
 <li>David Moses, Wichita (reappointment)</li><li>Larry Turnquist, Salina (reappointment)</li>
 </ol>Civil Service Board*The State Civil Board hears appeals from classified state employees with permanent status under the Kansas civil service act as well as applicants for classified positions who are entitled by law and regulation to appeal to the Board.<ol>
 <li>Tom Wright, Topeka</li>
 </ol>Kansas Volunteer CommissionThe Commission prepares a national service plan for the state; ensures outreach to diverse community-based agencies; and administers certain grant programs.<ol>
 <li>Brittany Crabtree, Topeka</li><li>Ginger Williams, Lenexa,</li><li>Marcee Binder, Pittsburg</li><li>Dr. Emily Riner, Lecompton</li><li>Ralph G. Costilla, Wichita</li><li>Dr. Joe Marlow, Olathe (reappointment)</li><li>Amy Pinger, Topeka (reappointment)</li><li>Shelby Ostrom, Overland Park (reappointment)</li><li>Breanna Monk, Wichita (reappointment)</li>
 </ol>For more information on the appointments, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovernor.kansas.gov%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cda2ad28b58b949f28ba408d7dfed1815%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637224081704194166&amp;sdata=Co1nA5o3usVKSCQybxlOYdJiCjor%2FLpDSafOjVvntR4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://governor.kansas.gov/</a>

FHSU prof appointed to statewide juvenile justice panel

United Way of Ellis County announced this week its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has now reached over $7,000 due to an Immediate Need Grant of $2,500 from the Heartland Community Foundation, donations from the community and United Way match.&nbsp; 

This fund was established to help local nonprofits with the prevention, education and mitigation of the economic fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; Donations are still being accepted at <a href="http://www.liveunited.us/covid-19">www.liveunited.us/covid-19</a> or mail a donation to P.O. Box 367, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.

Area nonprofits can now apply for funding through the Relief Fund.&nbsp; Applications can be found at <a href="http://www.liveunited.us/covid-19">www.liveunited.us/covid-19</a>.&nbsp; Completed applications may be emailed to uweced@ruraltel.net.

The United Way of Ellis County is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in our community.&nbsp; The safety and well-being of our clients, donors, staff and volunteers is one of our top priorities.&nbsp; The United Way and our community partners are working on ways that we can best support our community during this time of widespread need.&nbsp; Due to the stay-at-home order, the United Way of Ellis County office is closed, and staff are working remotely from home.&nbsp; They can still be reached at 785-628-8281, email <a href="mailto:uweced@ruraltel.net">uweced@ruraltel.net</a> or message on Facebook.&nbsp; Information about community resources and how you can connect to basic needs assistance and other social services can be found at <a href="http://www.elliscountykshelp.com">www.elliscountykshelp.com</a>.&nbsp; Resources can also be found by dialing 211 or visiting www.kansas211.org. Like our Facebook page at /unitedwayofelliscounty to see other updated information.

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 </figure>UWECUnited Way of Ellis County announced this week its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has now reached over $7,000 due to an Immediate Need Grant of $2,500 from the Heartland Community Foundation, donations from the community and United Way match.&nbsp; This fund was established to help local nonprofits with the prevention, education and mitigation of the economic fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; Donations are still being accepted at <a href="http://www.liveunited.us/covid-19">www.liveunited.us/covid-19</a> or mail a donation to P.O. Box 367, Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601.Area nonprofits can now apply for funding through the Relief Fund.&nbsp; Applications can be found at <a href="http://www.liveunited.us/covid-19">www.liveunited.us/covid-19</a>.&nbsp; Completed applications may be emailed to uweced@ruraltel.net.The United Way of Ellis County is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in our community.&nbsp; The safety and well-being of our clients, donors, staff and volunteers is one of our top priorities.&nbsp; The United Way and our community partners are working on ways that we can best support our community during this time of widespread need.&nbsp; Due to the stay-at-home order, the United Way of Ellis County office is closed, and staff are working remotely from home.&nbsp; They can still be reached at 785-628-8281, email <a href="mailto:uweced@ruraltel.net">uweced@ruraltel.net</a> or message on Facebook.&nbsp; Information about community resources and how you can connect to basic needs assistance and other social services can be found at <a href="http://www.elliscountykshelp.com">www.elliscountykshelp.com</a>.&nbsp; Resources can also be found by dialing 211 or visiting www.kansas211.org. Like our Facebook page at /unitedwayofelliscounty to see other updated information.

United Way's emergency relief fund accepting agency applications 

Beginning Wednesday, brick pavement on 13th Street in Hays between Fort and Main will be repaired. 

13th Street will remain open to traffic in both directions; however, parking will be restricted in areas adjacent to construction. 

Construction should be completed in two weeks. 

Question can be directed to the City Office of Project Management at (785) 628-7350 or the contractor, Morgan Brothers Construction, at (785) 432-3104.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning Wednesday, brick pavement on 13th Street in Hays between Fort and Main will be repaired. 13th Street will remain open to traffic in both directions; however, parking will be restricted in areas adjacent to construction. Construction should be completed in two weeks. Question can be directed to the City Office of Project Management at (785) 628-7350 or the contractor, Morgan Brothers Construction, at (785) 432-3104.

Brick repair starts on portion of 13th St.

Three-day weather outlook

With the 2020 Kansas Turkey season in the “wings” and possibly in effect by the time you read this, my mind goes to “tales” of turkey hunts past. I’m not a die-hard turkey hunter by any means, but I’ve had some interesting encounters while sitting in a turkey blind. The favorite memory has to be the hunt that earned my wife Joyce her fist Kansas wild turkey.

It was 15 plus years ago and we were both still working full time, so hunts were evening and weekend affairs. We’d gotten permission to hunt a small property northwest of Inman, owned by a well-known local guy, Lavern “Curley” Neufeldt. Directly behind Curley’s house was a thicket of a few acres that hadn’t been maintained much for years and was fairly thick and overgrown. A small band of turkeys roosted in that thicket every year, and roamed the surrounding farmland by day. This particular year, the thicket was surrounded by new wheat on 2 sides and on the third side by a fence that was the property line. We discovered that the turkeys would cross the open crop land and follow the boundary fence back to the thicket each evening, so in late afternoon we would set up in the corner behind the thicket and along the fence. On one of our first attempts, we sat on camp stools in a patch of weeds just across the fence on the neighbor’s property. I think the turkeys stood us up that evening, but as we sat there, Joyce suddenly began to nudge me, and as I followed her eyes forward, a bobcat sat just feet away from her on the other side of the weed patch, evidently trying to figure us out before it turned and nonchalantly sauntered off. As I recall, that unexpected and wondrous encounter ended the evening’s hunt.

A few evenings later, we were back and put up our hunting blind in that same corner, but in the wheat field. I don’t think we owned any decoys yet, so we were counting on my feeble calling abilities to supplement the fact that the turkeys usually took this route home each evening anyway. Every 15 minutes or so as we sat in the hot blind, I’d try to get the box call in my hands to mimic the sounds of some poor, lonely hen in the brush behind us. After a while, the band of turkeys appeared across the field heading our direction. Binoculars showed several young jakes (one-year old toms) at the front of the pack, and the closer they got, the faster the jakes seemed to go, evidently hoping to score a date with the hen they heard before the elder toms caught-up.&nbsp;

Closer and closer they came until they were well within range of her 20 gauge, but Joyce just sat there as if waiting for some sort of signal. I began to motion violently to her and asked her with muted words what the thunder she was waiting for. Turns out, her seat was low enough and the turkey were so close that she couldn’t even see them. Once my contortions conveyed the fact that they were right outside, she quietly stood, eased the shotgun barrel out the window and the 20-gauge dropped one of the fella’s before he knew what hit him. After some high-fives and the usual exuberance and celebration that goes along with a hunter’s first harvest, we collected her prize, folded up our blind and headed home.&nbsp;

As the evening wore on, Joyce began to complain about her right shoulder, where the butt of her shotgun rested, was exceptionally sore. I thought nothing of it at first, figuring that was normal because we are not seasoned shotgunners. But after a while as her shoulder seemed to get progressively sorer, we rolled up her right sleeve and found a huge bruise lower on her arm just below the shoulder. Evidently when she took the standing shot, leaning slightly toward the window of the blind, the butt of her shotgun slid down below her shoulder and gave her a wallop she’ll never forget, along with her first Kansas turkey. Take someone turkey hunting this year and make memories of your own…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoor.

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

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 </figure>With the 2020 Kansas Turkey season in the “wings” and possibly in effect by the time you read this, my mind goes to “tales” of turkey hunts past. I’m not a die-hard turkey hunter by any means, but I’ve had some interesting encounters while sitting in a turkey blind. The favorite memory has to be the hunt that earned my wife Joyce her fist Kansas wild turkey.It was 15 plus years ago and we were both still working full time, so hunts were evening and weekend affairs. We’d gotten permission to hunt a small property northwest of Inman, owned by a well-known local guy, Lavern “Curley” Neufeldt. Directly behind Curley’s house was a thicket of a few acres that hadn’t been maintained much for years and was fairly thick and overgrown. A small band of turkeys roosted in that thicket every year, and roamed the surrounding farmland by day. This particular year, the thicket was surrounded by new wheat on 2 sides and on the third side by a fence that was the property line. We discovered that the turkeys would cross the open crop land and follow the boundary fence back to the thicket each evening, so in late afternoon we would set up in the corner behind the thicket and along the fence. On one of our first attempts, we sat on camp stools in a patch of weeds just across the fence on the neighbor’s property. I think the turkeys stood us up that evening, but as we sat there, Joyce suddenly began to nudge me, and as I followed her eyes forward, a bobcat sat just feet away from her on the other side of the weed patch, evidently trying to figure us out before it turned and nonchalantly sauntered off. As I recall, that unexpected and wondrous encounter ended the evening’s hunt.A few evenings later, we were back and put up our hunting blind in that same corner, but in the wheat field. I don’t think we owned any decoys yet, so we were counting on my feeble calling abilities to supplement the fact that the turkeys usually took this route home each evening anyway. Every 15 minutes or so as we sat in the hot blind, I’d try to get the box call in my hands to mimic the sounds of some poor, lonely hen in the brush behind us. After a while, the band of turkeys appeared across the field heading our direction. Binoculars showed several young jakes (one-year old toms) at the front of the pack, and the closer they got, the faster the jakes seemed to go, evidently hoping to score a date with the hen they heard before the elder toms caught-up.&nbsp;Closer and closer they came until they were well within range of her 20 gauge, but Joyce just sat there as if waiting for some sort of signal. I began to motion violently to her and asked her with muted words what the thunder she was waiting for. Turns out, her seat was low enough and the turkey were so close that she couldn’t even see them. Once my contortions conveyed the fact that they were right outside, she quietly stood, eased the shotgun barrel out the window and the 20-gauge dropped one of the fella’s before he knew what hit him. After some high-fives and the usual exuberance and celebration that goes along with a hunter’s first harvest, we collected her prize, folded up our blind and headed home.&nbsp;As the evening wore on, Joyce began to complain about her right shoulder, where the butt of her shotgun rested, was exceptionally sore. I thought nothing of it at first, figuring that was normal because we are not seasoned shotgunners. But after a while as her shoulder seemed to get progressively sorer, we rolled up her right sleeve and found a huge bruise lower on her arm just below the shoulder. Evidently when she took the standing shot, leaning slightly toward the window of the blind, the butt of her shotgun slid down below her shoulder and gave her a wallop she’ll never forget, along with her first Kansas turkey. Take someone turkey hunting this year and make memories of your own…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoor.Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

Exploring Outdoors Kansas: Turkey 'tales'

By GREG DOERING, Kansas Farm Bureau

I was a sophomore in college when Sept. 11 happened. Like everyone else, I remember a lot of confusion in the aftermath of that day. It wasn’t until about a week later when a letter from my father drove home the impact.

“The world has forever changed,” he wrote. That’s the line that stuck in my brain nearly two decades later. My dad wasn’t prone to hyperbole. He didn’t make grand, definitive statements. Of course, his blunt assessment then was correct.

Unfortunately, my father’s words hold true for today’s current crisis.

Like everyone else, farmers and ranchers have seen their world turned upside down in a short amount of time. The year started on a bright note with optimism that new and expanded trade deals would help lift commodity prices from years-long doldrums. The confluence of an oil price war, COVID-19 and the fallout from both have hammered the agricultural sector.

The pain is widespread. Prices have cratered in nearly every corner of agriculture. May corn is down 15 percent from mid-January because of cratering demand for ethanol. Cotton, a small but growing crop in Kansas, is off nearly 30 percent. The “silver lining” for crops is soybeans, down 10 percent.

Despite lower grain prices, livestock producers are seeing freefalling prices as well. Hogs and live cattle are off more than 30 percent, while dairy is off by similar margins.

No marketing plan accounts for such rapid declines. Markets are in turmoil because there’s no basis to guide future decisions. Upended supply chains are straining to recalibrate to the dynamics of our presently slowed society that has wrecked our world.

I can’t imagine the agony of public health officials who face making unprecedented decisions. I can’t imagine the fear health care workers must have going to work every day. I can’t imagine the pain of hospitality workers who’ve lost their livelihoods are enduring. I can’t imagine the grief of families who’ve lost loved ones without being by their side and suffered the further indignity of not holding a funeral.

I can’t imagine what’s going through farmers’ minds with planting decisions looming. I can’t imagine the anguish of ranchers balancing keeping cattle and the daily cost to feed them versus selling at what amounts to fire sale prices. I can’t imagine the rage dairy producers feel when dumping milk.

While I can’t comprehend the situations so many find themselves in, I know we are all struggling to come to grips with enduring this crisis at a distance. I also know there are countless people who are still working behind the scenes to either mitigate the economic effects or end the pandemic.

I know this because I’ve seen it firsthand these past few weeks at Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB, where our mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

In addition to KFB staff, county Farm Bureaus and members across the state have stepped up to provide educational resources and opportunities to parents who’ve also become substitute teachers.

A partnership between KFB’s Foundation for Agriculture, county Farm Bureaus and Farm Bureau Financial Services has the ambitious goal of ending hunger in Kansas.

Our advocacy staffers are working with their counterparts at the American Farm Bureau Federation to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture understands the needs of Kansas farmers and ranchers as it crafts a relief program authorized in the CARES Act.

Separately these may seem like small things, but they’re small things within our control. That’s how we get past the confusion and gain clarity as we begin to rebuild a world forever changed.

"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.

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 </figure>By GREG DOERING, Kansas Farm BureauI was a sophomore in college when Sept. 11 happened. Like everyone else, I remember a lot of confusion in the aftermath of that day. It wasn’t until about a week later when a letter from my father drove home the impact.“The world has forever changed,” he wrote. That’s the line that stuck in my brain nearly two decades later. My dad wasn’t prone to hyperbole. He didn’t make grand, definitive statements. Of course, his blunt assessment then was correct.Unfortunately, my father’s words hold true for today’s current crisis.Like everyone else, farmers and ranchers have seen their world turned upside down in a short amount of time. The year started on a bright note with optimism that new and expanded trade deals would help lift commodity prices from years-long doldrums. The confluence of an oil price war, COVID-19 and the fallout from both have hammered the agricultural sector.The pain is widespread. Prices have cratered in nearly every corner of agriculture. May corn is down 15 percent from mid-January because of cratering demand for ethanol. Cotton, a small but growing crop in Kansas, is off nearly 30 percent. The “silver lining” for crops is soybeans, down 10 percent.Despite lower grain prices, livestock producers are seeing freefalling prices as well. Hogs and live cattle are off more than 30 percent, while dairy is off by similar margins.No marketing plan accounts for such rapid declines. Markets are in turmoil because there’s no basis to guide future decisions. Upended supply chains are straining to recalibrate to the dynamics of our presently slowed society that has wrecked our world.I can’t imagine the agony of public health officials who face making unprecedented decisions. I can’t imagine the fear health care workers must have going to work every day. I can’t imagine the pain of hospitality workers who’ve lost their livelihoods are enduring. I can’t imagine the grief of families who’ve lost loved ones without being by their side and suffered the further indignity of not holding a funeral.I can’t imagine what’s going through farmers’ minds with planting decisions looming. I can’t imagine the anguish of ranchers balancing keeping cattle and the daily cost to feed them versus selling at what amounts to fire sale prices. I can’t imagine the rage dairy producers feel when dumping milk.While I can’t comprehend the situations so many find themselves in, I know we are all struggling to come to grips with enduring this crisis at a distance. I also know there are countless people who are still working behind the scenes to either mitigate the economic effects or end the pandemic.I know this because I’ve seen it firsthand these past few weeks at Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB, where our mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.In addition to KFB staff, county Farm Bureaus and members across the state have stepped up to provide educational resources and opportunities to parents who’ve also become substitute teachers.A partnership between KFB’s Foundation for Agriculture, county Farm Bureaus and Farm Bureau Financial Services has the ambitious goal of ending hunger in Kansas.Our advocacy staffers are working with their counterparts at the American Farm Bureau Federation to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture understands the needs of Kansas farmers and ranchers as it crafts a relief program authorized in the CARES Act.Separately these may seem like small things, but they’re small things within our control. That’s how we get past the confusion and gain clarity as we begin to rebuild a world forever changed."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.

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Rebuilding our world

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

The low bid for construction of the <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/515/North-Vine-Street-Corridor-Improvements">North Vine Street Corridor Improvement Project</a> in Hays is more than $3.5 million higher than the engineer's estimate.

The $11.9 million dollar bid comes from  Smoky Hill LLC of Salina.

The estimate by the city's project engineer WSP is $8.46 million, while the estimate from the Kansas Department of Transportation is $8.15 million. KDOT will be administering construction of the project.&nbsp;

Assistant City Manager Collin Bielser says the cost increase should not have a negative impact on the city's budget.

"We think some of the reasons for the high bid was obviously the coronavirus pandemic — availability of workforce and disruption in the supply chain for materials. Perhaps it was a real reflection of the project. We don't really know," Bielser said Tuesday. 

There are few details about the bid included in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162020-1190">agenda information packet</a> for Thursday evening's city commission work session.

"My understanding is it's an internal document until it's awarded," Bielser said.&nbsp;

"But originally it was going to be funded by the city anyway so we have that extra federal funding.&nbsp; And so we don't want to lose the opportunity for that federal funding which is a little over six million."&nbsp;

Hays received a $6 million federal BUILD grant to cover a portion of the project, which was estimated at a total cost of $9.3 million. The remainder of the funding will come from an increase in the Transient Guest Tax.

 The bid from&nbsp;Smoky Hill Construction, combined with $1.2 million for construction engineering by  Kirkham Michael of Ellsworth, totals $13.1 million.&nbsp;

Subtracting out the $6,057,827 BUILD grant leaves the city’s share at $7,110,430,&nbsp;which KDOT has rounded to $7,111,000. It is to be paid to KDOT by May 14 from the city's Capital Projects Fund.

No impact to other capital projects is expected at this time, according to Bielser.

"It's over-estimate, but still within our budget," Hays mayor Shaun Musil told Hays Post in a text. "We could cut corners but it has to be done right the first time."

The other bid for the project came from&nbsp;KOSS Construction, Topeka, for&nbsp; $12.7 million.

"Every capital project has its own funding source. So while the Capital Projects Fund will provide the payment to KDOT, the North Vine Street corridor project will be reimbursed with a bond, the debt service for which will come from transient guest tax proceeds," Bielser wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;

The BUILD grant requires construction to begin next month.

The federal funds were committed to Hays prior to the declared coronavirus pandemic.

"That's money that is part of the project and isn't in jeopardy to be pulled elsewhere," Bielser noted.

City commission work sessions and meetings are being livestreamed and broadcast live on Nex-Tech and Eagle Communications cable TV.&nbsp; Due to social distancing rules, the public is not permitted in commission chambers and all city buildings are closed to the public. 

Public comment for non-agenda items will be accepted in writing and can be emailed to publiccomment@haysusa.com. 

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostThe low bid for construction of the <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/515/North-Vine-Street-Corridor-Improvements">North Vine Street Corridor Improvement Project</a> in Hays is more than $3.5 million higher than the engineer's estimate.The $11.9 million dollar bid comes from Smoky Hill LLC of Salina.The estimate by the city's project engineer WSP is $8.46 million, while the estimate from the Kansas Department of Transportation is $8.15 million. KDOT will be administering construction of the project.&nbsp;Assistant City Manager Collin Bielser says the cost increase should not have a negative impact on the city's budget."We think some of the reasons for the high bid was obviously the coronavirus pandemic — availability of workforce and disruption in the supply chain for materials. Perhaps it was a real reflection of the project. We don't really know," Bielser said Tuesday. There are few details about the bid included in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162020-1190">agenda information packet</a> for Thursday evening's city commission work session.<figure>
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 </figure>"My understanding is it's an internal document until it's awarded," Bielser said.&nbsp;"But originally it was going to be funded by the city anyway so we have that extra federal funding.&nbsp; And so we don't want to lose the opportunity for that federal funding which is a little over six million."&nbsp;Hays received a $6 million federal BUILD grant to cover a portion of the project, which was estimated at a total cost of $9.3 million. The remainder of the funding will come from an increase in the Transient Guest Tax. The bid from&nbsp;Smoky Hill Construction, combined with $1.2 million for construction engineering by Kirkham Michael of Ellsworth, totals $13.1 million.&nbsp;Subtracting out the $6,057,827 BUILD grant leaves the city’s share at $7,110,430,&nbsp;which KDOT has rounded to $7,111,000. It is to be paid to KDOT by May 14 from the city's Capital Projects Fund.No impact to other capital projects is expected at this time, according to Bielser."It's over-estimate, but still within our budget," Hays mayor Shaun Musil told Hays Post in a text. "We could cut corners but it has to be done right the first time."The other bid for the project came from&nbsp;KOSS Construction, Topeka, for&nbsp; $12.7 million."Every capital project has its own funding source. So while the Capital Projects Fund will provide the payment to KDOT, the North Vine Street corridor project will be reimbursed with a bond, the debt service for which will come from transient guest tax proceeds," Bielser wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;The BUILD grant requires construction to begin next month.The federal funds were committed to Hays prior to the declared coronavirus pandemic."That's money that is part of the project and isn't in jeopardy to be pulled elsewhere," Bielser noted.City commission work sessions and meetings are being livestreamed and broadcast live on Nex-Tech and Eagle Communications cable TV.&nbsp; Due to social distancing rules, the public is not permitted in commission chambers and all city buildings are closed to the public. Public comment for non-agenda items will be accepted in writing and can be emailed to publiccomment@haysusa.com.

🎥 N. Vine roundabout project low bid is $3.5M over estimates  

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Special Olympics community was struck with another blow last week when Kansas Special Olympics announced that it would be canceling its summer games, which were set for June 5 to 7.

The organization cited concerns for the the health of its athletes, many of whom have underlying health concerns.

The Special Olympics basketball tournament set for March in Hays also had to be canceled as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.

"All of our athletes were ready to go," said Brent Kaiser, ARC of the Central Plains activities director. "That was a great disappointment because our athletes had put in so much work and the coaches had put in so much work to get ready for that.&nbsp;

"They knew they all could turn around and look forward to track and field, which is part of the summer games."

Athletes have been unable to gather for practice since the governor's stay-at-home order was put into place.

While other adults may be able to stay connected through social media and phone calls, Kaiser said Special Olympians might not be as fluent in technology.

"I think it has taken a pretty good toll on them," Kaiser said.

Kaiser has instituted a Facebook bingo night to allow the athletes to socialize.

"I know there are several of them who are not able to do those type of things. A lot of people live in group homes or don't have Facebook," Kaiser said. "It has really in my opinion taken away from their quality of life the last couple of months and maybe over the next couple of months.&nbsp;

"I am really excited and can't wait to get back together with them and allow them to get back together and talk to each other. This is one of the main ways and only ways they all get to get together."

Kacey Dannels, 27, Special Olympian, not only missed playing in the basketball tournament in March but will not be able to participate in her running events in June. She usually runs the 100, 400 and 1,500.

"I was really excited," she said. "I'm going to be missing my friends and the opportunity to see them. It is cool to see them."&nbsp;

She has been trying to keep in shape by walking with her mom. She's been participating in the Facebook bingo nights.

"It's a lot of fun, but it's not the same as being in person. When we are in person, we laugh and get to talk to people."

Ryan Hoag, Special Olympics athlete, also played basketball and would have participated in track and field in the summer Special Olympics.

He is also running and walking, although he said he would prefer to practice with his friends.

He said he knew it was important to be apart from his friends right now to keep everyone safe, but said he hoped other sports seasons wouldn't be canceled.

Hays also has a 5K running club, which is also not able to meet at this time.

Noalee McDonald-Augustine has been an ARC coach for more than 20 years and also leads the ARC 5K Club.

She is connected to her 5K athletes through MapMyRun and has shared encouraging comments through the app.

"They love traveling and getting out of town, but they also really love getting to see their friends from the other programs from across the state," McDonald-Augustine said. "The biggest thing they will miss out on is that opportunity to socialize and see their friends."

Some athletes understand why they can't see those friends and others can't, she said.

"It's really isolating for a lot of them and increasing anxiety levels for others,"&nbsp;McDonald-Augustine said. "It's tough."

She said she is missing the athletes just as they are missing their coaches and each other.

"Special Olympics is a big part of my mental health practice,"&nbsp;McDonald-Augustine said. "What better way to feel great or to change your attitude than to come to Special Olympics practice and get hugs and see the excitement in their faces? It is really hard not to see them and not hang out with them."

Other social gatherings for the special needs population have also been canceled, including an Easter egg hunt.&nbsp;

"It is so hard right now," Kaiser said. "For me and all of our coaches, we want to continue to provide anything we can because we love them so much. We just want to see them succeed, to be social, be athletic and involved in activities."

Kaiser said he and others at the ARC have been trying to develop ways to improve participants quality of life in this time of social distancing.

"It has been difficult," he said, "but hopefully we won't have to do it much longer. We just never know."

Kansas Special Olympics has instituted an I-70 challenge. The athletes keep track of their exercise at home. They earn prizes as they progress virtually from Kansas City to Goodland. The challenge can be found virtually at <a href="https://ksso.org/i70-challenge/">https://ksso.org/i70-challenge/</a>.

The ARC Thrift Store in Hays, which supports ARC activities, has been temporarily closed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. It is also not accepting donations.&nbsp;

Kaiser said although the ARC's source of income has been diminished, its cost are also less with activities being canceled.

Funds are still being accepted for the ARC Park, but in light of social distancing and difficult economic times, the ARC has postponed its major fundraising events, including Dine Out Days, Kaiser said.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Special Olympics community was struck with another blow last week when Kansas Special Olympics announced that it would be canceling its summer games, which were set for June 5 to 7.The organization cited concerns for the the health of its athletes, many of whom have underlying health concerns.The Special Olympics basketball tournament set for March in Hays also had to be canceled as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus."All of our athletes were ready to go," said Brent Kaiser, ARC of the Central Plains activities director. "That was a great disappointment because our athletes had put in so much work and the coaches had put in so much work to get ready for that.&nbsp;"They knew they all could turn around and look forward to track and field, which is part of the summer games."<figure>
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 </figure>Athletes have been unable to gather for practice since the governor's stay-at-home order was put into place.While other adults may be able to stay connected through social media and phone calls, Kaiser said Special Olympians might not be as fluent in technology."I think it has taken a pretty good toll on them," Kaiser said.Kaiser has instituted a Facebook bingo night to allow the athletes to socialize."I know there are several of them who are not able to do those type of things. A lot of people live in group homes or don't have Facebook," Kaiser said. "It has really in my opinion taken away from their quality of life the last couple of months and maybe over the next couple of months.&nbsp;"I am really excited and can't wait to get back together with them and allow them to get back together and talk to each other. This is one of the main ways and only ways they all get to get together."<figure>
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 </figure>Kacey Dannels, 27, Special Olympian, not only missed playing in the basketball tournament in March but will not be able to participate in her running events in June. She usually runs the 100, 400 and 1,500."I was really excited," she said. "I'm going to be missing my friends and the opportunity to see them. It is cool to see them."&nbsp;She has been trying to keep in shape by walking with her mom. She's been participating in the Facebook bingo nights."It's a lot of fun, but it's not the same as being in person. When we are in person, we laugh and get to talk to people."<figure>
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 </figure>Ryan Hoag, Special Olympics athlete, also played basketball and would have participated in track and field in the summer Special Olympics.He is also running and walking, although he said he would prefer to practice with his friends.He said he knew it was important to be apart from his friends right now to keep everyone safe, but said he hoped other sports seasons wouldn't be canceled."When will this be over?" he asked.Hays also has a 5K running club, which is also not able to meet at this time.Noalee McDonald-Augustine has been an ARC coach for more than 20 years and also leads the ARC 5K Club.She is connected to her 5K athletes through MapMyRun and has shared encouraging comments through the app."They love traveling and getting out of town, but they also really love getting to see their friends from the other programs from across the state," McDonald-Augustine said. "The biggest thing they will miss out on is that opportunity to socialize and see their friends."Some athletes understand why they can't see those friends and others can't, she said."It's really isolating for a lot of them and increasing anxiety levels for others,"&nbsp;McDonald-Augustine said. "It's tough."She said she is missing the athletes just as they are missing their coaches and each other."Special Olympics is a big part of my mental health practice,"&nbsp;McDonald-Augustine said. "What better way to feel great or to change your attitude than to come to Special Olympics practice and get hugs and see the excitement in their faces? It is really hard not to see them and not hang out with them."Other social gatherings for the special needs population have also been canceled, including an Easter egg hunt.&nbsp;"It is so hard right now," Kaiser said. "For me and all of our coaches, we want to continue to provide anything we can because we love them so much. We just want to see them succeed, to be social, be athletic and involved in activities."Kaiser said he and others at the ARC have been trying to develop ways to improve participants quality of life in this time of social distancing."It has been difficult," he said, "but hopefully we won't have to do it much longer. We just never know."Kansas Special Olympics has instituted an I-70 challenge. The athletes keep track of their exercise at home. They earn prizes as they progress virtually from Kansas City to Goodland. The challenge can be found virtually at <a href="https://ksso.org/i70-challenge/">https://ksso.org/i70-challenge/</a>.The ARC Thrift Store in Hays, which supports ARC activities, has been temporarily closed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. It is also not accepting donations.&nbsp;Kaiser said although the ARC's source of income has been diminished, its cost are also less with activities being canceled.Funds are still being accepted for the ARC Park, but in light of social distancing and difficult economic times, the ARC has postponed its major fundraising events, including Dine Out Days, Kaiser said.

Kansas Special Olympics cancels summer games; local athletes miss friends

🎥LIVE: A chat with the Chamber

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., today announced Kansas airports will receive $53 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Phase III&nbsp;Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.&nbsp;

“Americans around the country are doing their part to stop the spread of the virus by limiting their travel and staying home,” Moran said. “While reducing air travel is important to stop the spread of the virus, it has caused significant losses for our airports. Whether large or small, Kansas airports play an important role in the commerce and travel of our state.&nbsp;I advocated strongly for the inclusion of airport relief in the&nbsp;CARES Act&nbsp;and am glad to see critical resources being provided for Kansas airports. While this can’t replace the usual business of these airports, these grants will work to alleviate the hardships currently felt within the industry.”

Hays will receive just more than $1 million in grant money.

Other northwest Kansas airports receive money are:

• Atwood-Rawlins County, $30,000 • Cheyenne County Municipal, $20,000 • Great Bend Municipal, $69,000 • Hill City Municipal, $20,000 • Ness City Municipal, $20,000 • Norton Municipal, $30,000 • Oakley&nbsp;Municipal, $1,000 • Oberlin&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Phillipsburg&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Rooks County&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 • Russell&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Scott City&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Smith Center&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 • Trego WaKeeney, $1,000 • Tribune&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 •&nbsp;

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 </figure>WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., today announced Kansas airports will receive $53 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Phase III&nbsp;Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.&nbsp;“Americans around the country are doing their part to stop the spread of the virus by limiting their travel and staying home,” Moran said. “While reducing air travel is important to stop the spread of the virus, it has caused significant losses for our airports. Whether large or small, Kansas airports play an important role in the commerce and travel of our state.&nbsp;I advocated strongly for the inclusion of airport relief in the&nbsp;CARES Act&nbsp;and am glad to see critical resources being provided for Kansas airports. While this can’t replace the usual business of these airports, these grants will work to alleviate the hardships currently felt within the industry.”Hays will receive just more than $1 million in grant money.Other northwest Kansas airports receive money are:• Atwood-Rawlins County, $30,000 • Cheyenne County Municipal, $20,000 • Great Bend Municipal, $69,000 • Hill City Municipal, $20,000 • Ness City Municipal, $20,000 • Norton Municipal, $30,000 • Oakley&nbsp;Municipal, $1,000 • Oberlin&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Phillipsburg&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Rooks County&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 • Russell&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Scott City&nbsp;Municipal, $30,000 • Smith Center&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 • Trego WaKeeney, $1,000 • Tribune&nbsp;Municipal, $20,000 •&nbsp;

Moran: Hays airport will receive $1M via federal CARES Act

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed two more positive cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County. 

The patients are doing well and currently in home isolation, following the guidance of the CDC and ECHD.   
The positive cases were identified through contact tracing by the ECHD and testing was sent to a private lab. These results will be verified by the CDC lab but will be treated as a positive unless determined otherwise. 


ECHD is following KDHE guidelines to identify any close contacts of the individuals. Contacts will be notified and directed to self-quarantine for 14 days. 

The patients are a female and a male in their 50s and 60s.  No other information can be provided about the patients. 
The two new positive cases have a connection with each other.  The two new cases have not had recent travel to an area listed as a KDHE travel restriction. 

 Residents and visitors of Ellis County need to remain diligent in social distancing. It is important to remember to take basic precautions like washing your hands, covering your cough and staying home when you are ill. Continue to follow and understand guidance provided by CDC, KDHE and ECHD.  Make the individual choice to protect yourself and others around you.    
Stay informed as information changes frequently. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/COVID19 or www.kdheks.gov/. Call the KDHE phone bank at 1-866-534-3463 (1-866-KDHEINF) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or ECHD at 628-9440.

Ellis County Health DepartmentThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed two more positive cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County. The patients are doing well and currently in home isolation, following the guidance of the CDC and ECHD. 
The positive cases were identified through contact tracing by the ECHD and testing was sent to a private lab. These results will be verified by the CDC lab but will be treated as a positive unless determined otherwise. 
ECHD is following KDHE guidelines to identify any close contacts of the individuals. Contacts will be notified and directed to self-quarantine for 14 days. The patients are a female and a male in their 50s and 60s. No other information can be provided about the patients. 
The two new positive cases have a connection with each other. The two new cases have not had recent travel to an area listed as a KDHE travel restriction. Residents and visitors of Ellis County need to remain diligent in social distancing. It is important to remember to take basic precautions like washing your hands, covering your cough and staying home when you are ill. Continue to follow and understand guidance provided by CDC, KDHE and ECHD. Make the individual choice to protect yourself and others around you. 
Stay informed as information changes frequently. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/COVID19 or www.kdheks.gov/. Call the KDHE phone bank at 1-866-534-3463 (1-866-KDHEINF) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or ECHD at 628-9440.

Two more positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Ellis Co.

After several days of intense negotiations, members of the "OPEC-Plus" oil exporters agreed Sunday to cut overall crude-oil production by 9.7 million barrels a day. The cuts would commence May 1 and gradually ramp down to cuts of six million barrels a day early next year. Sunday’s deal came after President Donald Trump intervened to compensate what Mexico could not contribute to the proposed cuts.

The Saudi Energy Minister said on Monday that the effective total worldwide cuts will reach 19.5 million barrels per day. Reuters reports that total includes the reduction agreement by the OPEC-Plus producers, as well as oil purchases into reserves and pledges by other nations.

A week-long marathon of calls and video conferences joined OPEC-Plus with the Group of 20 nations in what Bloomberg described as an unprecedented agreement. The focus of the market now shifts to whether they can dent the supply glut that keeps growing as the COVID pandemic hammers the global economy.

By Tuesday, a number of energy analysts were predicting the agreement will not fully kick in next month, and that compliance may not reach 50%.

Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a slight uptick in its weekly Rig Count in Kansas, noting three active rigs in the eastern half of the state, up two for the week. The count west of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. One oil well in Cheyenne County was the only well completed across the state of Kansas last week.&nbsp; We've had 312 new well-completions so far this year. There were just two permits issued last week for drilling at new locations in Kansas, one in Haskell County and one in Hodgeman County. There are 161 new drilling permits on file so far this year.

Baker Hughes reported another huge drop in the weekly active drilling rig counts last week. Nationwide there are 602 active rigs, down 58 oil rigs and four gas rigs.&nbsp; The count in Texas was down 36 rigs. New Mexico was down seven and Oklahoma was down three.

The Energy Information Administration last week reported another rise in domestic crude-oil inventories. U.S. stockpiles were up more than 15 million barrels to the highest level reported since June of last year.

The government said U.S. crude oil production dropped more than half a million barrels a day last week. Operators pumped just shy of 12.4 million barrels per day during the week ending April 3.

U.S. crude-oil imports continue to drop.&nbsp; EIA reported average imports of 5.9 million barrels per day, down 173,000 barrels per day from the week before.

The government reduced its production and price forecasts for West Texas Intermediate Crude. In its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook report, the EIA predicts WTI prices will average $29.34 a barrel this year, down about 23% from its previous forecast. The report suggests U.S. production will average 11.76 million barrels per day in 2020, down nearly ten percent from the prediction in March.

Gasoline demand has dropped to 27-year lows, and gasoline stockpiles are now ten percent above the five-year average. That's good news at the pump. The national average price for a gallon of regular dropped to $1.851 on Tuesday. The average across Kansas is $1.603.&nbsp; Triple-A says only eleven states have a cheaper statewide average than Kansas. Your 15-gallon fill-up is nearly $15 cheaper than it was a year ago at this time.

A barrel of Western Canadian Select (crude oil) now costs less than a foot-long sub. That's the way Canada's oilfield service company executives put it in an open letter to the federal government in Ottawa. They're asking for a federal payroll relief plan, and for the government to purchase their accounts receivable, at a discount. They say that would give the companies instant cash flow, and the government could then collect at a profit when oil prices recover. In addition to the worldwide price rout, the oil patch in Canada has been hit harder than in most other countries because of inadequate pipeline capacity and other issues. Over 200,000 people have lost energy jobs in Canada since 2014.

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 </figure>By JOHN P. TRETBARAfter several days of intense negotiations, members of the "OPEC-Plus" oil exporters agreed Sunday to cut overall crude-oil production by 9.7 million barrels a day. The cuts would commence May 1 and gradually ramp down to cuts of six million barrels a day early next year. Sunday’s deal came after President Donald Trump intervened to compensate what Mexico could not contribute to the proposed cuts.The Saudi Energy Minister said on Monday that the effective total worldwide cuts will reach 19.5 million barrels per day. Reuters reports that total includes the reduction agreement by the OPEC-Plus producers, as well as oil purchases into reserves and pledges by other nations.A week-long marathon of calls and video conferences joined OPEC-Plus with the Group of 20 nations in what Bloomberg described as an unprecedented agreement. The focus of the market now shifts to whether they can dent the supply glut that keeps growing as the COVID pandemic hammers the global economy.By Tuesday, a number of energy analysts were predicting the agreement will not fully kick in next month, and that compliance may not reach 50%.Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a slight uptick in its weekly Rig Count in Kansas, noting three active rigs in the eastern half of the state, up two for the week. The count west of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. One oil well in Cheyenne County was the only well completed across the state of Kansas last week.&nbsp; We've had 312 new well-completions so far this year. There were just two permits issued last week for drilling at new locations in Kansas, one in Haskell County and one in Hodgeman County. There are 161 new drilling permits on file so far this year.Baker Hughes reported another huge drop in the weekly active drilling rig counts last week. Nationwide there are 602 active rigs, down 58 oil rigs and four gas rigs.&nbsp; The count in Texas was down 36 rigs. New Mexico was down seven and Oklahoma was down three.The Energy Information Administration last week reported another rise in domestic crude-oil inventories. U.S. stockpiles were up more than 15 million barrels to the highest level reported since June of last year.The government said U.S. crude oil production dropped more than half a million barrels a day last week. Operators pumped just shy of 12.4 million barrels per day during the week ending April 3.U.S. crude-oil imports continue to drop.&nbsp; EIA reported average imports of 5.9 million barrels per day, down 173,000 barrels per day from the week before.The government reduced its production and price forecasts for West Texas Intermediate Crude. In its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook report, the EIA predicts WTI prices will average $29.34 a barrel this year, down about 23% from its previous forecast. The report suggests U.S. production will average 11.76 million barrels per day in 2020, down nearly ten percent from the prediction in March.Gasoline demand has dropped to 27-year lows, and gasoline stockpiles are now ten percent above the five-year average. That's good news at the pump. The national average price for a gallon of regular dropped to $1.851 on Tuesday. The average across Kansas is $1.603.&nbsp; Triple-A says only eleven states have a cheaper statewide average than Kansas. Your 15-gallon fill-up is nearly $15 cheaper than it was a year ago at this time.A barrel of Western Canadian Select (crude oil) now costs less than a foot-long sub. That's the way Canada's oilfield service company executives put it in an open letter to the federal government in Ottawa. They're asking for a federal payroll relief plan, and for the government to purchase their accounts receivable, at a discount. They say that would give the companies instant cash flow, and the government could then collect at a profit when oil prices recover. In addition to the worldwide price rout, the oil patch in Canada has been hit harder than in most other countries because of inadequate pipeline capacity and other issues. Over 200,000 people have lost energy jobs in Canada since 2014.

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By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Hays tied a record low of 17 degrees Monday.

The original record was set in 1928. Monday's high was 48 degrees, according to the K-State Extension Research Station.

The record high for Monday was 91 and was set in 2002 and tied in 2003.

Hays remains behind on moisture for the year. To date, Hays has received 2.86 inches of moisture. The average accumulation by the end of April is 4.57 inches.

The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 52 today in Hays with mostly sunny skies and gusts of up to 26 miles per hour. Wednesday's forecast shows a high of 64 with a chance of rain on Thursday.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostHays tied a record low of 17 degrees Monday.The original record was set in 1928. Monday's high was 48 degrees, according to the K-State Extension Research Station.The record high for Monday was 91 and was set in 2002 and tied in 2003.Hays remains behind on moisture for the year. To date, Hays has received 2.86 inches of moisture. The average accumulation by the end of April is 4.57 inches.The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 52 today in Hays with mostly sunny skies and gusts of up to 26 miles per hour. Wednesday's forecast shows a high of 64 with a chance of rain on Thursday.

Hays ties record low on Monday

The Eagle Radio of Hays Online Auction is currently underway!

There are several great items to bid on including:

BOS Motorsports 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 Hunter

This brand new 2019 carry-over Polaris Sportsman 570 hunter edition is loaded with front and rear bumpers, power steering, a 2500 lb. winch, front rear rack extensions, a gun mount and scabbard, extra gun mounts and don't forget it's camo! This perfect hunting atv also comes with a 6 month warranty! To see this machine in person, Stop by BOS Motorsports, home of Polaris and Bob-Cat zero turn riding mowers.&nbsp;

Hearing Solutions (Hays/Colby) Pair of Sonic Cheer 20 Hearing Aids

From the whoop of a crowd, to chatter among friends, Hearing Solutions of Hays and Colby wants you to get back to hearing everything around you. Hearing Solutions offers up for bid this pair of Sonic Cheer 20 Wireless open fit Behind the Ear Hearing aids. With antifeedback circuitry, speech variable processing, soft noise reduction, Adaptive microphone system, and wireless connectivity, it allows you a great option to make your modern lifestyle even more fun and hassle-free. Gray in color…Configured to provide hands-free operation in most listening situations. Hearing Solutions of Hays and Colby, 29th and Vine in Hays, and on Range Ave in Colby…785-621-HEAR…LISTEN CLOSELY FOR SOME EXCITING NEWS COMING SOON FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT HEARING SOLUTIONS!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hoxie Implement Circle M 20 foot Hay Trailer

From Hoxie Implement, this is a 4 bale, single row, bumper pull 2017 Circle M 20 foot hay trailer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Invisalign program from Lifetime Dental Care offers comfort, convenience and confidence while straightening your teeth using trays that are virtually invisible. The Invisalign program Includes office consultation, trays, photos, x-rays, aligners, whitening program and more. Invisalign works great for both adults and teens. Your new smile is waiting. Get started today!<a href="http://www.lifetimedentalcare.com/" target="_blank">www.lifetimedentalcare.com</a>. THIS OFFER NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL OFFER.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There’s a variety of different pizzas on the menu at your area Pizza Huts. Choose your favorite toppings and crust options that everyone will enjoy. Along with pastas, wings, sides and desserts. Visit your favorite area locations in Plainville, Stockton, Smith Center, Osborne, Hill City, WaKeeney, Norton, and Phillipsburg. No one out pizzas the hut! Package contains (2) $25 gift certificate. Limit 2 certificates per visit. Offer Valid through December 31st 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Premier Landscaping $500 Certificate

Gift Ccrtificate from Premier Landscaping in Hays. Good towards landscaping, fences, lawn service and everything outdoor. Serving Hays and surrounding communities. Gift certificate valid through 12-31-2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Regal Audio Video 65" Samsung Frame TV

IT’S A TV WHEN IT’S ON, ART WHEN IT’S OFF … that’s right, the Samsung “The Frame” TV from Regal Audio Video, 124 West 9th in downtown Hays is the latest Frame TV that gives you some interesting alternatives. You can hang it or it has legs for setting on your tv stand. It contains a built-in library of diverse artwork, or you can also display your own photos when the TV is off. It’s designed to always show a picture when somone is in the room—a motion sensor ensure that the image remains onscreen as long as it senses movement. After a period of no motion, the screen will go blank to save power. It’s a terrific 4K TV too—vibrant picture with the highest quality signals—it’s ready for web streaming options, too! It contains a One Connect Box to hook all of your accessories too, and then one single super-thin cable connects the hub to the TV. It’s 64.5 inches screen, art mode frame, 4K screen resolution, Bluetooth audio streaming capability, and so many more features. Contact the professionals at Regal Audio Video in Hays with questions at 628-2700.&nbsp;&nbsp;

S and S Trailer Sales 1 Month Grain Trailer Rental during 2020 Wheat Harvest

This item is good for a 1 month "grain trailer" rental during the 2020 wheat harvest from S and S Trailer Sales of Ness City. Rent whatever length Mauer steel hopper grain trailer you'd like - from 24 foot all the way up to 42 foot. This will cover any grain trailer rental for 1 full month during the 2020 wheat harvest. This is for wheat harvest only from S and S Trailer Sales of Ness City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Simpson Farm Enterprises Hypro Transfer Pump

The Pentair Hypro SF-1100-PTS Series Ag Runner is one of the best transfer pump systems on the market.&nbsp; The Ag Runner is portable, flexible and extremely versatile, especially those that use multiple containers.&nbsp; The entire system is a sturdy, easy-to-carry welded frame.&nbsp; It has an industry leading pump, is built for rugged service, with a simple, accurate flow container.&nbsp; Includes a 20 foot cable, electronic flow meter, 12 VDC motor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BOS Motorsports 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 HunterRetail Price $9799 Current bid $2,000This brand new 2019 carry-over Polaris Sportsman 570 hunter edition is loaded with front and rear bumpers, power steering, a 2500 lb. winch, front rear rack extensions, a gun mount and scabbard, extra gun mounts and don't forget it's camo! This perfect hunting atv also comes with a 6 month warranty! To see this machine in person, Stop by BOS Motorsports, home of Polaris and Bob-Cat zero turn riding mowers.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Hearing Solutions (Hays/Colby) Pair of Sonic Cheer 20 Hearing AidsRetail Price $3700 No current bidFrom the whoop of a crowd, to chatter among friends, Hearing Solutions of Hays and Colby wants you to get back to hearing everything around you. Hearing Solutions offers up for bid this pair of Sonic Cheer 20 Wireless open fit Behind the Ear Hearing aids. With antifeedback circuitry, speech variable processing, soft noise reduction, Adaptive microphone system, and wireless connectivity, it allows you a great option to make your modern lifestyle even more fun and hassle-free. Gray in color…Configured to provide hands-free operation in most listening situations. Hearing Solutions of Hays and Colby, 29th and Vine in Hays, and on Range Ave in Colby…785-621-HEAR…LISTEN CLOSELY FOR SOME EXCITING NEWS COMING SOON FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT HEARING SOLUTIONS!&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Hoxie Implement Circle M 20 foot Hay TrailerRetail Price $5188 Current bid $1,200From Hoxie Implement, this is a 4 bale, single row, bumper pull 2017 Circle M 20 foot hay trailer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Lifetime Dental InvisalignRetail Price $5450 No current bidThe Invisalign program from Lifetime Dental Care offers comfort, convenience and confidence while straightening your teeth using trays that are virtually invisible. The Invisalign program Includes office consultation, trays, photos, x-rays, aligners, whitening program and more. Invisalign works great for both adults and teens. Your new smile is waiting. Get started today!<a href="http://www.lifetimedentalcare.com/" target="_blank">www.lifetimedentalcare.com</a>. THIS OFFER NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL OFFER.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Pizza Hut $50 CertificateRetail Price $50 Current bid $5There’s a variety of different pizzas on the menu at your area Pizza Huts. Choose your favorite toppings and crust options that everyone will enjoy. Along with pastas, wings, sides and desserts. Visit your favorite area locations in Plainville, Stockton, Smith Center, Osborne, Hill City, WaKeeney, Norton, and Phillipsburg. No one out pizzas the hut! Package contains (2) $25 gift certificate. Limit 2 certificates per visit. Offer Valid through December 31st 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Premier Landscaping $500 CertificateRetail Price $500 Current bid $100Gift Ccrtificate from Premier Landscaping in Hays. Good towards landscaping, fences, lawn service and everything outdoor. Serving Hays and surrounding communities. Gift certificate valid through 12-31-2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Regal Audio Video 65" Samsung Frame TVRetail Price $2799 Current bid $600IT’S A TV WHEN IT’S ON, ART WHEN IT’S OFF … that’s right, the Samsung “The Frame” TV from Regal Audio Video, 124 West 9th in downtown Hays is the latest Frame TV that gives you some interesting alternatives. You can hang it or it has legs for setting on your tv stand. It contains a built-in library of diverse artwork, or you can also display your own photos when the TV is off. It’s designed to always show a picture when somone is in the room—a motion sensor ensure that the image remains onscreen as long as it senses movement. After a period of no motion, the screen will go blank to save power. It’s a terrific 4K TV too—vibrant picture with the highest quality signals—it’s ready for web streaming options, too! It contains a One Connect Box to hook all of your accessories too, and then one single super-thin cable connects the hub to the TV. It’s 64.5 inches screen, art mode frame, 4K screen resolution, Bluetooth audio streaming capability, and so many more features. Contact the professionals at Regal Audio Video in Hays with questions at 628-2700.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>S and S Trailer Sales 1 Month Grain Trailer Rental during 2020 Wheat HarvestRetail Price $2000 Current bid $200This item is good for a 1 month "grain trailer" rental during the 2020 wheat harvest from S and S Trailer Sales of Ness City. Rent whatever length Mauer steel hopper grain trailer you'd like - from 24 foot all the way up to 42 foot. This will cover any grain trailer rental for 1 full month during the 2020 wheat harvest. This is for wheat harvest only from S and S Trailer Sales of Ness City.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Simpson Farm Enterprises Hypro Transfer PumpRetail Price $1200 No current bidThe Pentair Hypro SF-1100-PTS Series Ag Runner is one of the best transfer pump systems on the market.&nbsp; The Ag Runner is portable, flexible and extremely versatile, especially those that use multiple containers.&nbsp; The entire system is a sturdy, easy-to-carry welded frame.&nbsp; It has an industry leading pump, is built for rugged service, with a simple, accurate flow container.&nbsp; Includes a 20 foot cable, electronic flow meter, 12 VDC motor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Urban Hardwood Flooring $500 CertificateRetail Price $500 No current bidThis certificate is for $500 off labor and/or materials on any flooring project, big or small. Services include hardwood flooring, tile, laminate, prefinish, unfinish sand on site flooring, floor finishing and cabinets. $500 will do approximately 60 to 65 square feet or use the certificate for the cost off your project. The certificate is good for labor and/or materials, including their many flooring product lines. Call 785-650-1240 or visit them online at&nbsp;<a href="http://urbanhardwoodflooring.com/" target="_blank">urbanhardwoodflooring.com</a><figure>
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 </figure>Wolf Furniture Galleries Set of End Tables and Cocktail TableRetail Price $2135 Current bid $320This set of two end tables and matching cocktail display table is up for bid from Wolf Furniture Galleries in Hays. This rustic set features two end tables with one drawer and plenty of under-storage to accentuate your living room. With these end tables, comes a very unique display cocktail table. The top glass of the cocktail table slides open in two different directions for display of collections and other figurines. The storage area can also be used for storage of remotes, books, and many other items used in the living room. It’s a very unique collection, built sturdy for year of enjoyment. Pass your old set on to the kids, and bid now on this set of two end tables and display cocktail table from Wolf Furniture Galleries, north of I70 in Hays, open 7 days a week.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/eagle-radio-auction">HERE</a>&nbsp;to see all the latest deals from local merchants.Register, bid and buy from the comfort of your own home!

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