The Chamber in Hays, Kansas has announced the opening of sponsorship opportunities for the 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner.

This event is set to take place at 5 p.m. Feb 29, and is an opportunity for the community to express their gratitude to the hardworking farmers and ranchers who are the backbone of life in western Kansas.

Ag Appreciation is a night dedicated to celebrating those who work tirelessly to provide food for the heartland.

“Farming and ranching is not just a profession, however, it is a way of life,” said chamber President and CEO Sarah Wasinger. “But this event is not possible without the support of many generous sponsors.”

“The 36th Annual Ag Appreciation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the agricultural community that sustains western Kansas. This event is a heartfelt 'thank you' to the farmers and ranchers who work countless hours to feed our local community, state, and beyond."

The chamber is excited to introduce a new, exclusive event title sponsorship package. The title sponsor will receive premium benefits, including a branded swag bag option, providing the official welcome at the event, a radio interview spot on The Morning Blend on 94.3 FM KAYS and more.

With this new sponsorship package, one business will be afforded an excellent opportunity to showcase its commitment to our agricultural community.

"The heart of western Kansas beats with the dedication of our farmers and ranchers,” Wasinger said. “We invite businesses to join us in recognizing their invaluable contributions and show how we can grow and thrive together."

In addition to the title sponsorship, other sponsorship opportunities have returned from previous year’s events.

"Our Grower, Cultivator, and Barnraiser sponsorship levels provide businesses with diverse options to express their gratitude to our agricultural heroes,” Wasinger said. “Each level offers unique benefits that showcase your commitment to this vital industry."

Wasinger said the event itself again promises an unforgettable evening of appreciation, with dinner provided for all ticket holders, along with two drink vouchers for adults aged 21 and over. The highlight of the night will be a prize drawing made possible through the generosity of the event sponsors.

“Agriculture drives our Ellis County economy and community; it's an honor to host this event each year and give back to the families whose work never ends,” Wasinger said. “The 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner is a night to remember, celebrate, and opportunity to say, 'thank you' in a big way."

“Sponsorships and donations of door prizes help make this event even more memorable and meaningful; the deadline to get involved is December 15," Wasinger said.

For more information on how to support the 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner and details on the sponsorship levels, please visit <a href="https://hayschamber.com./">hayschamber.com.</a>

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 </figure>Hays ChamberThe Chamber in Hays, Kansas has announced the opening of sponsorship opportunities for the 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner.This event is set to take place at 5 p.m. Feb 29, and is an opportunity for the community to express their gratitude to the hardworking farmers and ranchers who are the backbone of life in western Kansas.Ag Appreciation is a night dedicated to celebrating those who work tirelessly to provide food for the heartland.“Farming and ranching is not just a profession, however, it is a way of life,” said chamber President and CEO Sarah Wasinger. “But this event is not possible without the support of many generous sponsors.”“The 36th Annual Ag Appreciation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the agricultural community that sustains western Kansas. This event is a heartfelt 'thank you' to the farmers and ranchers who work countless hours to feed our local community, state, and beyond."The chamber is excited to introduce a new, exclusive event title sponsorship package. The title sponsor will receive premium benefits, including a branded swag bag option, providing the official welcome at the event, a radio interview spot on The Morning Blend on 94.3 FM KAYS and more.With this new sponsorship package, one business will be afforded an excellent opportunity to showcase its commitment to our agricultural community."The heart of western Kansas beats with the dedication of our farmers and ranchers,” Wasinger said. “We invite businesses to join us in recognizing their invaluable contributions and show how we can grow and thrive together."In addition to the title sponsorship, other sponsorship opportunities have returned from previous year’s events."Our Grower, Cultivator, and Barnraiser sponsorship levels provide businesses with diverse options to express their gratitude to our agricultural heroes,” Wasinger said. “Each level offers unique benefits that showcase your commitment to this vital industry."Wasinger said the event itself again promises an unforgettable evening of appreciation, with dinner provided for all ticket holders, along with two drink vouchers for adults aged 21 and over. The highlight of the night will be a prize drawing made possible through the generosity of the event sponsors.“Agriculture drives our Ellis County economy and community; it's an honor to host this event each year and give back to the families whose work never ends,” Wasinger said. “The 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner is a night to remember, celebrate, and opportunity to say, 'thank you' in a big way."“Sponsorships and donations of door prizes help make this event even more memorable and meaningful; the deadline to get involved is December 15," Wasinger said.For more information on how to support the 36th Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner and details on the sponsorship levels, please visit <a href="https://hayschamber.com./">hayschamber.com.</a>

Sponsorships now open for 36th-annual Ag Appreciation Dinner by Hays Chamber

Fort Hays State University will hold a special rededication ceremony to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the original dedication of the Memorial Union on Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Union’s Sunset Atrium.

Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union was built in 1958. A dedication service was held in October of that year, where the building was named in honor of former students who lost their lives while serving their country.

A plaque bearing the names of those brave Americans was installed to commemorate the event. Twenty-five years later, the memorial was updated to include former students who lost their lives in conflicts up to – and including – the Vietnam War.

This rededication ceremony will include the addition of two former students lost in combat operations in Afghanistan, Army Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter and Army Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols. Their names will be added to the esteemed list of courageous individuals who preceded them.

This event will also include the unveiling of a new digital memorial display.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsFort Hays State University will hold a special rededication ceremony to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the original dedication of the Memorial Union on Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Union’s Sunset Atrium.Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union was built in 1958. A dedication service was held in October of that year, where the building was named in honor of former students who lost their lives while serving their country.A plaque bearing the names of those brave Americans was installed to commemorate the event. Twenty-five years later, the memorial was updated to include former students who lost their lives in conflicts up to – and including – the Vietnam War.This rededication ceremony will include the addition of two former students lost in combat operations in Afghanistan, Army Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter and Army Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols. Their names will be added to the esteemed list of courageous individuals who preceded them.This event will also include the unveiling of a new digital memorial display.

Fort Hays State University Memorial Union memorial plaque rededication set

This Veterans Day, Thirsty's Brew Pub and Grill is proud to honor and support those who have served our country. As a thank you for your service, we will be hosting our annual Veteran's Day Appreciation Event. 

Join us at Thirsty's, 2704 Vine, Hays, on Saturday, November 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a free breakfast buffet for vets and their family (up to four meals). First come, first served; no reservations please.

Buffet includes cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, Danish rolls, waffles, French toast, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy, hashbrowns, and honey-glazed ham.

Thank you for your service! We look forward to seeing you at Thirsty's!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>This Veterans Day, Thirsty's Brew Pub and Grill is proud to honor and support those who have served our country. As a thank you for your service, we will be hosting our annual Veteran's Day Appreciation Event. Join us at Thirsty's, 2704 Vine, Hays, on Saturday, November 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a free breakfast buffet for vets and their family (up to four meals). First come, first served; no reservations please.Buffet includes cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, Danish rolls, waffles, French toast, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy, hashbrowns, and honey-glazed ham.Thank you for your service! We look forward to seeing you at Thirsty's!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Veterans Day free appreciation breakfast at Thirsty's in Hays Saturday morning 

LaCROSSE — The First Christian Church of La Crosse has set a fundraising auction for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the church, 619 Oak, LaCrosse.

Proceeds will benefit the First Christian Church youth program. The program offers after-school activities and opportunities for older youth to take an annual mission trip.

This is the first major fundraising event for the program. Organizers hope to raise $10,000.

The after-school program, Friends Relying on God, also known as FROG, provides meals to the children in the program. The program also offers a food bank to the children's parents.

The older youth have traveled to Denver to work for a week in a soup kitchen, worked at a homeless shelter and ad served at a children's home. Most recently they helped with clean up and repairs at a summer camp.

"We want to teach them that life takes many different directions," Pastor Mark Sizemore said.

First Christian in LaCrosse is a church of about 20 people, but reaches beyond its congregation, Sizemore said.

The church is still seeking donations of items or funds for the auction. The church will take new or gently used items. No clothes, please. You can contact Brett Gray, youth sponsor, at 785-635-8015, Heather at 785-432-3377, Sizemore at 785-259-7601 or email hlh87@att.net about donating.

Church volunteers are willing to pick up items.&nbsp;

Donations to the auction are tax deductible.

Some of the items donated thus far include gift cards to area businesses, John Deere toys, collector metal signs, Fort Hays State University basketball season tickets and designer purses.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostLaCROSSE — The First Christian Church of La Crosse has set a fundraising auction for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 at the church, 619 Oak, LaCrosse.Proceeds will benefit the First Christian Church youth program. The program offers after-school activities and opportunities for older youth to take an annual mission trip.This is the first major fundraising event for the program. Organizers hope to raise $10,000.The after-school program, Friends Relying on God, also known as FROG, provides meals to the children in the program. The program also offers a food bank to the children's parents.The older youth have traveled to Denver to work for a week in a soup kitchen, worked at a homeless shelter and ad served at a children's home. Most recently they helped with clean up and repairs at a summer camp."We want to teach them that life takes many different directions," Pastor Mark Sizemore said.First Christian in LaCrosse is a church of about 20 people, but reaches beyond its congregation, Sizemore said.The church is still seeking donations of items or funds for the auction. The church will take new or gently used items. No clothes, please. You can contact Brett Gray, youth sponsor, at 785-635-8015, Heather at 785-432-3377, Sizemore at 785-259-7601 or email hlh87@att.net about donating.Church volunteers are willing to pick up items.&nbsp;Donations to the auction are tax deductible.Some of the items donated thus far include gift cards to area businesses, John Deere toys, collector metal signs, Fort Hays State University basketball season tickets and designer purses.A meal will be offered for a donation.

First Christian Church in LaCrosse sets auction to benefit youth program

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division is
announcing that a guardrail repair project will be taking place in the 1900
block of Munjor Road.

The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7th, as well as on Wednesday, November 8th.
The bridge will also close at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9th for
completion of the

project. The area will be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. 

Motorists traveling in the affected area should use
alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is complete.

Please direct any questions to Ellis County Public Works
Road &amp; Bridge Division, at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this
project is appreciated.

Ellis County Public WorksThe Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division is
announcing that a guardrail repair project will be taking place in the 1900
block of Munjor Road.The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7th, as well as on Wednesday, November 8th.
The bridge will also close at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9th for
completion of theproject. The area will be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling in the affected area should use
alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is complete.Please direct any questions to Ellis County Public Works
Road &amp; Bridge Division, at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this
project is appreciated.

Guardrail repair project on Munjor Road

HOXIE — Sheridan State Fishing Lake, Hoxie, will be dewatered to allow lake renovation.

As a result, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has issued the lake to be opened to public fish salvage effective immediately.

This order is posted on the information boards around the lake. 

It allows the public to collect any remaining fish by any legal methods as well as by hand, dip net, throw net, minnow trap or seine, snagging, gig, speargun, bow and arrow or crossbow with a barbed head and line attached from bow/crossbow to arrow per regulation 115-7-1. This fish salvage order also removes all daily creel limits and size limits per regulation 115-25-14. 

This public fish salvage will remain in effect until posted notice signage on site is removed.

For more information contact Dave Spalsbury, District Fisheries Biologist at 785-726-3212.

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 </figure>KDWPHOXIE — Sheridan State Fishing Lake, Hoxie, will be dewatered to allow lake renovation.As a result, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has issued the lake to be opened to public fish salvage effective immediately.This order is posted on the information boards around the lake. It allows the public to collect any remaining fish by any legal methods as well as by hand, dip net, throw net, minnow trap or seine, snagging, gig, speargun, bow and arrow or crossbow with a barbed head and line attached from bow/crossbow to arrow per regulation 115-7-1. This fish salvage order also removes all daily creel limits and size limits per regulation 115-25-14. This public fish salvage will remain in effect until posted notice signage on site is removed.For more information contact Dave Spalsbury, District Fisheries Biologist at 785-726-3212.

Public fish salvage at Sheridan State Fishing Lake underway; lake to be renovated

ELLIS — Ellis Knights of Columbus, 1013 Washington, is having a Stag this Friday.

Doors open at 5 p.m.; supper is at 6:30. Meal mountain oysters, gizzards, ham and beans, refreshments.

Drawings, prizes, 50/50 raffle, shot gun or rifle. Cost is $15 per person. All are welcome.

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 </figure>SubmittedELLIS — Ellis Knights of Columbus, 1013 Washington, is having a Stag this Friday.Doors open at 5 p.m.; supper is at 6:30. Meal mountain oysters, gizzards, ham and beans, refreshments.Drawings, prizes, 50/50 raffle, shot gun or rifle. Cost is $15 per person. All are welcome.

Ellis Knights of Columbus to host Stag Night Friday

The first Apply Free Days are coming up. From Nov. 7-9, Kansas residents can apply to any state undergraduate program free of charge.

This Kansas Board of Regents initiative is hoped to remove a financial barrier for people applying to Kansas higher education institutions. Regardless of age or income, Kansas residents can apply for free to any state public university, community college, technical college, and private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.

FHSU’s Director of Admissions, Jon Armstrong, said applying at FHSU is relatively simple.

“There are a lot of different ways students can apply to Fort Hays and not have to worry about the $30 application fee,” Armstrong said. In addition to the Apply Free Days, FHSU has historically offered application fee waivers for students attending FHSU admission events at their local high schools, campus visits, and FHSU recruitment events.

He said he hopes the Apply Free Days will encourage students who hadn’t considered higher education to explore the opportunities. The hope is also that students will gain more access to scholarships.

“We are more than willing to help any student apply and show them how the application process works,” he said. “The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to understand that access to higher education is not as difficult as they think it might be.”

For anyone interested in applying to FHSU, the process is relatively simple, according to Armstrong. An online form is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtJQgSEc35-2FdcBL0tMQWS4cyIUEMR4J5ro6IBu-2FaKNvzwW2lJIBTu7qGaG0asUr6x5xEQvIx8FqXJLx-2FsVBc-2Bh2M-3DvabS_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbBs39T-2Fdny32Q-2B5EQy3JlmYAx-2BdjgZSe4eKYIs8lsVLkhmx7ubiW9c-2FtrvFDoOLEmdCbu7NJQbFLw19q-2BPbGWJo0O-2Fkkle2jMin7MAI0eqyUEqVsXjRDRwOdxNjg3g1LZZoPWGmYqYjO-2Fzci3CYOyclnoolcONxMLNW-2F33ubMqj3DYIr3wuJ3DMs-2FuBxjAMUVQnW2a3ALlqS7QIjkiwjReGOa-2BVhhHzezx8x23Rjeu2CugqxzSqBNErbXLtmPx-2B05dMrN8-2FhOEuOKyMY-2FW-2Fldhg-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/admissions-application/</a>

The FHSU Office of Admission can provide further information by calling 785-628-5666 or emailing tigers@fhsu.edu.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsThe first Apply Free Days are coming up. From Nov. 7-9, Kansas residents can apply to any state undergraduate program free of charge.This Kansas Board of Regents initiative is hoped to remove a financial barrier for people applying to Kansas higher education institutions. Regardless of age or income, Kansas residents can apply for free to any state public university, community college, technical college, and private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.FHSU’s Director of Admissions, Jon Armstrong, said applying at FHSU is relatively simple.“There are a lot of different ways students can apply to Fort Hays and not have to worry about the $30 application fee,” Armstrong said. In addition to the Apply Free Days, FHSU has historically offered application fee waivers for students attending FHSU admission events at their local high schools, campus visits, and FHSU recruitment events.He said he hopes the Apply Free Days will encourage students who hadn’t considered higher education to explore the opportunities. The hope is also that students will gain more access to scholarships.“We are more than willing to help any student apply and show them how the application process works,” he said. “The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to understand that access to higher education is not as difficult as they think it might be.”For anyone interested in applying to FHSU, the process is relatively simple, according to Armstrong. An online form is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtJQgSEc35-2FdcBL0tMQWS4cyIUEMR4J5ro6IBu-2FaKNvzwW2lJIBTu7qGaG0asUr6x5xEQvIx8FqXJLx-2FsVBc-2Bh2M-3DvabS_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbBs39T-2Fdny32Q-2B5EQy3JlmYAx-2BdjgZSe4eKYIs8lsVLkhmx7ubiW9c-2FtrvFDoOLEmdCbu7NJQbFLw19q-2BPbGWJo0O-2Fkkle2jMin7MAI0eqyUEqVsXjRDRwOdxNjg3g1LZZoPWGmYqYjO-2Fzci3CYOyclnoolcONxMLNW-2F33ubMqj3DYIr3wuJ3DMs-2FuBxjAMUVQnW2a3ALlqS7QIjkiwjReGOa-2BVhhHzezx8x23Rjeu2CugqxzSqBNErbXLtmPx-2B05dMrN8-2FhOEuOKyMY-2FW-2Fldhg-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/admissions-application/</a>The FHSU Office of Admission can provide further information by calling 785-628-5666 or emailing tigers@fhsu.edu.

Free admission applications Nov. 7-9 at FHSU, thanks to Kansas Regents

Beginning on Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the Hays intersections of 27th&nbsp;&amp; Vine St. and 13th&nbsp;&amp; Vine St. 

Throughout the project, the signal lights may be intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off completely. Under these scenarios the intersection may be controlled with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;

Drivers are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the intersections. 

Avoid these areas, if possible, as travel delays can be expected. &nbsp;

Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end of the day on Thursday.

The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of Hays Beginning on Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the Hays intersections of 27th&nbsp;&amp; Vine St. and 13th&nbsp;&amp; Vine St. Throughout the project, the signal lights may be intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off completely. Under these scenarios the intersection may be controlled with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;Drivers are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the intersections. Avoid these areas, if possible, as travel delays can be expected. &nbsp;Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end of the day on Thursday.The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

Upgraded signals underway in Hays at 27th and Vine, 13th and Vine; traffic delays

Enjoy a multi-course feast in a renaissance setting with seasonal musical entertainment in the Stone Church in Luray, Sunday, Dec. 3.

 Featured entertainers are the Fort Hays Brass Quintet. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for wassail; serving at 6.

Seating is limited; call 785-698-2459 for reservations and more information. 

 Sponsored by the Luray Historical Society.

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 </figure>SubmittedEnjoy a multi-course feast in a renaissance setting with seasonal musical entertainment in the Stone Church in Luray, Sunday, Dec. 3. Featured entertainers are the Fort Hays Brass Quintet. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for wassail; serving at 6.Seating is limited; call 785-698-2459 for reservations and more information. Sponsored by the Luray Historical Society.

Renaissance feast, music in Luray Stone Church Dec. 3   

Join us on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BriefSpaceHays?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">BriefSpace</a>, 219 W. 10th&nbsp;in Hays, as we cheer on young visionaries from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tmpmarian?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Thomas More Prep-Marian</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD388?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">USD 388</a>&nbsp;for their innovative ventures.

The competition promises to be a great learning experience for all attendees and an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.

Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the next generation of business leaders. Bring your friends and family, and let's make this event a memorable one!

We're thrilled to invite you to the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition event, where talented young minds will showcase their business prowess!

This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including Grow Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/networkkansas?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">NetWork Kansas</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nextech.ruraltelephone?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Nex-Tech</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunflowerelectricpower?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Sunflower Electric Power Corporation</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MidwestEnergy?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Midwest Energy, Inc.</a>. We're grateful for their commitment to nurturing young entrepreneurs in our community.

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 </figure>Grow HaysJoin us on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BriefSpaceHays?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">BriefSpace</a>, 219 W. 10th&nbsp;in Hays, as we cheer on young visionaries from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tmpmarian?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Thomas More Prep-Marian</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD388?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">USD 388</a>&nbsp;for their innovative ventures. The competition promises to be a great learning experience for all attendees and an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the next generation of business leaders. Bring your friends and family, and let's make this event a memorable one!We're thrilled to invite you to the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Competition event, where talented young minds will showcase their business prowess!This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including Grow Hays,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/networkkansas?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">NetWork Kansas</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nextech.ruraltelephone?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Nex-Tech</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunflowerelectricpower?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Sunflower Electric Power Corporation</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MidwestEnergy?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXaA4SqNODKlMQ6qrLbGU9hAuMHurdidiZ4wpQ7InMkvIONedJUfIExNx2rtPuFQ1GpL1J3aMDzgtxC6r9e6-j7Rr5Mks_btKvhWmJIOj2ZiAFWB7saTL4gpbT3CvIsGl0O-r5fD-9u8lB338Mr6I5rgs1HTzaizqSlsnDG7LopNyNpA75Q4Y385ilgDfaqjXk&amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R" target="_blank">Midwest Energy, Inc.</a>. We're grateful for their commitment to nurturing young entrepreneurs in our community.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge competition at Grow Hays Tuesday

Kensington Fall Festival Saturday at American Legion

The annual Kensington Veteran's Day parade is on Veteran's Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.

Seth Kastle, Hays, a veteran of Afghanistan and Iran and retired Army first sergeant, will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m.

Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. with free barbecue at noon.

Many other community giveaways and activities.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedThe annual Kensington Veteran's Day parade is on Veteran's Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.Seth Kastle, Hays, a veteran of Afghanistan and Iran and retired Army first sergeant, will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m.Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. with free barbecue at noon.Many other community giveaways and activities.&nbsp;

Kensington annual Veteran's Day parade, free bbq set for Saturday 

RUSH COUNTY— "Night of the Father's Love," a Christmas musical  directed by Mark DeWald, will be performed by the Rush County Community Choir on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal and again at 4:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church  in La Crosse. 

The Pro Art music club is the sponsor. Refreshments following. Everyone welcome.

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 </figure>SUBMITTED RUSH COUNTY— "Night of the Father's Love," a Christmas musical directed by Mark DeWald, will be performed by the Rush County Community Choir on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal and again at 4:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in La Crosse. The Pro Art music club is the sponsor. Refreshments following. Everyone welcome.

Christmas musical to be presented in Rush County on Dec. 3

Come be part of the Dragging Main event by the Hays Youth Leadership Advisory Board at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Everyone wanting to participate will meet in the Hays Middle School parking lot before 7 p.m. From there, we will be escorted to the 27th and Main Street entrance by the Hays Police Department and then Drag Down Main.

We'll end up at Municipal Park where, starting at 8 p.m., the Descendants band will play in concert, and it is free to the public.

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 </figure>SubmittedCome be part of the Dragging Main event by the Hays Youth Leadership Advisory Board at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.Everyone wanting to participate will meet in the Hays Middle School parking lot before 7 p.m. From there, we will be escorted to the 27th and Main Street entrance by the Hays Police Department and then Drag Down Main.We'll end up at Municipal Park where, starting at 8 p.m., the Descendants band will play in concert, and it is free to the public.

Dragging Main event, free concert Nov. 10 sponsored by Hays Youth Leadership Advisory Board

The City of Hays Water Resources Department has contracted with CC Steel, LLC to conduct sewer line cleaning and inspections at the locations shown on the above map. 

Cleaning will begin today. The entire project should be completed by Dec. 8

Door hanger notices will be placed on homes and businesses affected prior to cleaning. 

Work will begin at the north end of the project area and proceed south until completed. 

During this process, residents may experience a rumbling sound, in addition to the possibility of water entering your sink, bathtub and/or toilet. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum from the cleaning process. If you will not be home or on vacation during this time of sewer line cleaning, please protect your home by keeping your toilet lids down. 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact CC Steel LLC's onsite Supervisor at 701-318-0088, or the Water Resources Dept. at 785-628-7380.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe City of Hays Water Resources Department has contracted with CC Steel, LLC to conduct sewer line cleaning and inspections at the locations shown on the above map. Cleaning will begin today. The entire project should be completed by Dec. 8Door hanger notices will be placed on homes and businesses affected prior to cleaning. Work will begin at the north end of the project area and proceed south until completed. During this process, residents may experience a rumbling sound, in addition to the possibility of water entering your sink, bathtub and/or toilet. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum from the cleaning process. If you will not be home or on vacation during this time of sewer line cleaning, please protect your home by keeping your toilet lids down. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact CC Steel LLC's onsite Supervisor at 701-318-0088, or the Water Resources Dept. at 785-628-7380.

Sewer cleaning starts today in select areas of north Hays

The TMP Key Club and Kiwanis Club of Hays are proud to partner with each other for this year’s annual fall blood drive on Wednesday, November 8.

Nearly 20 spots for donating blood remain. 

To schedule an appointment, all able community members are encouraged to go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Enter 67601 for the area zip code and scroll down to November 8. Click on the TMP blood drive to access available time slots to donate.

Those wishing to donate blood are encouraged to arrive at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School at 1701 Hall St. at least ten minutes before the appointment time unless they are checking in throught the quick pass on the Blood Donor App.

The American Red Cross sponsors numerous scholarships annually for students who volunteer time to host successful blood drives.

Currently, there are over 50 students at TMP-Marian who are participating in Key Club. The Kiwanis Club of Hays is proud to be the sponsoring Kiwanis organization for the TMP-Marian Key Club each year.

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe TMP Key Club and Kiwanis Club of Hays are proud to partner with each other for this year’s annual fall blood drive on Wednesday, November 8.Nearly 20 spots for donating blood remain. To schedule an appointment, all able community members are encouraged to go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Enter 67601 for the area zip code and scroll down to November 8. Click on the TMP blood drive to access available time slots to donate.Those wishing to donate blood are encouraged to arrive at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School at 1701 Hall St. at least ten minutes before the appointment time unless they are checking in throught the quick pass on the Blood Donor App.The American Red Cross sponsors numerous scholarships annually for students who volunteer time to host successful blood drives.Currently, there are over 50 students at TMP-Marian who are participating in Key Club. The Kiwanis Club of Hays is proud to be the sponsoring Kiwanis organization for the TMP-Marian Key Club each year.About Key Club of TMP-MarianKey Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

TMP Key Club to host Hays blood drive on Nov. 8

CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS IS OWNED BY MIKE AND MARLA KNAUS FROM QUINTER, KANSAS!&nbsp; 

THEIR PRODUCT COMES FROM CALIFORNIA AND IS THIS YEAR'S CROP!&nbsp; THEY HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 7 YEARS AND STRIVE TO BRING YOU QUALITY DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS!

California Dried Fruit and Nuts WILL BE SELLING AT THE WHISKEY CREEK BANQUET ROOM (3203 VINE, USE THE SOUTH BACK DOOR) ON NOVEMBER 10 &amp; 11.&nbsp; 

COME AND GET YOUR GOODIES FOR THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!&nbsp; 

They HAVE SOME NEW PRODUCTS THIS YEAR!&nbsp; 

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 </figure>CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS IS OWNED BY MIKE AND MARLA KNAUS FROM QUINTER, KANSAS!&nbsp; THEIR PRODUCT COMES FROM CALIFORNIA AND IS THIS YEAR'S CROP!&nbsp; THEY HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 7 YEARS AND STRIVE TO BRING YOU QUALITY DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS!California Dried Fruit and Nuts WILL BE SELLING AT THE WHISKEY CREEK BANQUET ROOM (3203 VINE, USE THE SOUTH BACK DOOR) ON NOVEMBER 10 &amp; 11.&nbsp; HOURS ARE 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM!&nbsp; COME AND GET YOUR GOODIES FOR THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS!&nbsp; They HAVE SOME NEW PRODUCTS THIS YEAR!&nbsp; You won't want to miss it!<figure>
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Russell Community Thanksgiving Dinner offered on Nov. 23

Santa comes to Gorham Nov. 26

MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University will spend Nov. 7-9 visiting several county regions: Barton County, Ellis County, Norton County, Phillips County and Smith County.

The multi-day event across five counties is part of the second year of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">regional community visits</a>&nbsp;across the state.&nbsp;Through the community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties of Kansas.

The upcoming community visit to the five counties will include several days of activities to engage with, listen to and learn from Kansans in the&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Norton,&nbsp;Phillipsburg&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smith Center&nbsp;regions.

K-State leaders and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/" target="_blank">Connected 'Cats students</a>&nbsp;will lead several events, including community conversations, recruitment activities and events to highlight university partnerships and K-State Research and Extension relationships.

The Connected 'Cats students for the Barton County and Ellis County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/jocelyn-rigler.html" target="_blank">Jocelyn Rigler</a>, sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/rachel-sabesta.html" target="_blank">Rachel Sebesta</a>, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson.

The Connected 'Cats students for the Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/kagan-keeten.html" target="_blank">Kagan Keeten</a>, senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/meg-keeten.html" target="_blank">Meg Keeten</a>, senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.

The keystone events include two community open forums: •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.,&nbsp;Great Bend People can RSVP for this community open forum at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/barton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/barton-county.</a> •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Bullseye Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave.,&nbsp;Norton People can RSVP for the community open forums at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/norton-county.</a>

<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank"></a>Both community open forums are free and open to all Kansans: community members, leaders, families, current and future students, and parents. The events also will include free K-State Call Hall ice cream.

Other events throughout the multiday visit will occur in Hays, Phillipsburg and Smith Center and will focus on topics such as community development, water management and child care.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/schedule/barton-ellis-norton-phillips-smith-counties/" target="_blank">View a schedule with full details for the Nov. 7-9 community visit</a>.

"Through these community visits, we are engaging with people and communities across the state, which is a key piece of our K-State 105 initiative to build economic prosperity in Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We want to bring K-State 105 alive through valuable conversations that help build on our partnerships in these five counties."

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">K-State community visit initiative</a>&nbsp;focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities throughout the state to listen to and learn from the Kansans who live there.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">Learn more about the community visit initiative</a>.

The community visits are an important part of the K-State 105 initiative, which is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. 

Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.

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 </figure>K-State News ServiceMANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University will spend Nov. 7-9 visiting several county regions: Barton County, Ellis County, Norton County, Phillips County and Smith County.The multi-day event across five counties is part of the second year of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">regional community visits</a>&nbsp;across the state.&nbsp;Through the community visit initiative, K-State is engaging with people and communities across all 105 counties of Kansas.The upcoming community visit to the five counties will include several days of activities to engage with, listen to and learn from Kansans in the&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Norton,&nbsp;Phillipsburg&nbsp;and&nbsp;Smith Center&nbsp;regions.K-State leaders and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/" target="_blank">Connected 'Cats students</a>&nbsp;will lead several events, including community conversations, recruitment activities and events to highlight university partnerships and K-State Research and Extension relationships.<figure>
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sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Barton County and Ellis County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
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 </figure>The Connected 'Cats students for the Barton County and Ellis County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/jocelyn-rigler.html" target="_blank">Jocelyn Rigler</a>, sophomore in biology,&nbsp;Hays, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/rachel-sabesta.html" target="_blank">Rachel Sebesta</a>, junior in agricultural education and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Wilson.<figure>
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 <figcaption>&nbsp; Kagan Keeten,&nbsp;senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697634749716.png" alt="Meg Keeten,&nbsp;senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU" />
 <figcaption>Meg Keeten,&nbsp;senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg,&nbsp;is a K-State Connected 'Cat student leader for the&nbsp;Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the community visit series. Photo courtesy KSU</figcaption>
 </figure>The Connected 'Cats students for the Phillips County, Norton County and Smith County portion of the visit include&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/kagan-keeten.html" target="_blank">Kagan Keeten</a>, senior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Glade, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/connected-cats/meg-keeten.html" target="_blank">Meg Keeten</a>, senior in communications sciences and disorders,&nbsp;Phillipsburg.The keystone events include two community open forums: •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.,&nbsp;Great Bend People can RSVP for this community open forum at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/barton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/barton-county.</a> •&nbsp;5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Bullseye Event Center, 118 S. Kansas Ave.,&nbsp;Norton People can RSVP for the community open forums at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank">k-state.edu/norton-county.</a><a href="http://www.k-state.edu/norton-county" target="_blank"></a>Both community open forums are free and open to all Kansans: community members, leaders, families, current and future students, and parents. The events also will include free K-State Call Hall ice cream.Other events throughout the multiday visit will occur in Hays, Phillipsburg and Smith Center and will focus on topics such as community development, water management and child care.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/schedule/barton-ellis-norton-phillips-smith-counties/" target="_blank">View a schedule with full details for the Nov. 7-9 community visit</a>."Through these community visits, we are engaging with people and communities across the state, which is a key piece of our K-State 105 initiative to build economic prosperity in Kansas," said Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director. "We want to bring K-State 105 alive through valuable conversations that help build on our partnerships in these five counties."The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">K-State community visit initiative</a>&nbsp;focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities throughout the state to listen to and learn from the Kansans who live there.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/president/initiatives/regional-community-visits/" target="_blank">Learn more about the community visit initiative</a>.The community visits are an important part of the K-State 105 initiative, which is Kansas State University's answer to the call for a comprehensive economic growth and advancement solution for Kansas. The initiative leverages the statewide K-State Research and Extension network to deliver the full breadth of the university's collective knowledge and solution-driven innovation to every Kansan, right where they live and work. Additionally, K-State 105 forges the connections and partnerships that create access to additional expertise within other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations — all part of an effort to build additional capacities and strengths in each of the 105 counties in the state.

K-State travels to five area counties for regional community visits Nov. 7-9   

Fort Hays State University Science Café presents: “FHSU MakerVan and the Portable Planetarium.”

Experience the world around you in our portable and immersive planetarium. Check out the new FHSU MakerVan and the programs it offers.

Presenters: Dr. Paul Adams, Dean, College of Education, Professor of Physics and Anschutz,&nbsp;Professor of Education,&nbsp;NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, FHSU

Mr. GG Launchbaugh, Makerspace/MakerVan Coordinator, FHSU&nbsp;

November 13&nbsp; 7:00 p.m. in The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays

Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute.

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 </figure>FHSUFort Hays State University Science Café presents: “FHSU MakerVan and the Portable Planetarium.”Experience the world around you in our portable and immersive planetarium. Check out the new FHSU MakerVan and the programs it offers. Free and open to the publicPresenters: Dr. Paul Adams, Dean, College of Education, Professor of Physics and Anschutz,&nbsp;Professor of Education,&nbsp;NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, FHSU Mr. GG Launchbaugh, Makerspace/MakerVan Coordinator, FHSU&nbsp; November 13&nbsp; 7:00 p.m. in The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, HaysSponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute.<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bou-xR3N3e7X8yDRd3kbDkA1fTZdPFExe8YAv4dL0AiGXygwsRwEY72nNkXn5qO-IptehGhOefzEf-ecfox2EEg~~" target="_blank">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?btlGrbuiMcSRUy-9lFiXOlhzRlH9o0Xzz94G9x2ErDUUOWD_dMhqXivdUOOmcrJpSXC1iSaMtx9WmkI47VVoY4bLCpmwj5z5Y_aVnsIHsHWwZRap0ExekDMLDlhhVFiMQ" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="http://www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe" target="_blank">www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

FHSU Science Cafe presents portable planetarium Nov. 13 

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began November 1 and remains in effect through March 31.

While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when the local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.

The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.

Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.

The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjkuNDgwODE4MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtdXMvanVyaXNkaWN0aW9uP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.z4A6UmRSHOf4F-MQSb2kmUAFGU-s-5CLtnUeWAjEun8%2Fs%2F1510803189%2Fbr%2F115360877620-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CcH3tkufaUn9uixSUtKvg33XHSKYKtiyNfTaQVhE_vB-UpukIcB-6PizDCyjle2i8yYlZKkOx8duRExJ3lAKWYs6OlUp-fy-PqpqK3udO0Kllef6x&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC's jurisdiction</a>, however many municipal utilities and cooperatives have similar winter weather policies.

Information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvY29uc3VtZXItaW5mb3JtYXRpb24vY29sZC13ZWF0aGVyLXJ1bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAzMC44NDgyODg2MSJ9.tbhbi1jnIKUZ9V33An66ftzDJffc6Obefla1c4g6SR4/s/2166754292/br/229515906980-l" target="_blank">Commission’s website</a>. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.

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 </figure>KCC TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, began November 1 and remains in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when the local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMjkuNDgwODE4MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tjYy5rcy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtdXMvanVyaXNkaWN0aW9uP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.z4A6UmRSHOf4F-MQSb2kmUAFGU-s-5CLtnUeWAjEun8%2Fs%2F1510803189%2Fbr%2F115360877620-l%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgovdelivery&amp;c=E%2C1%2CcH3tkufaUn9uixSUtKvg33XHSKYKtiyNfTaQVhE_vB-UpukIcB-6PizDCyjle2i8yYlZKkOx8duRExJ3lAKWYs6OlUp-fy-PqpqK3udO0Kllef6x&amp;typo=1&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">KCC's jurisdiction</a>, however many municipal utilities and cooperatives have similar winter weather policies.Information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvY29uc3VtZXItaW5mb3JtYXRpb24vY29sZC13ZWF0aGVyLXJ1bGU_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTAzMC44NDgyODg2MSJ9.tbhbi1jnIKUZ9V33An66ftzDJffc6Obefla1c4g6SR4/s/2166754292/br/229515906980-l" target="_blank">Commission’s website</a>. Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 800-662-0027 or 785-271-3140.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule now in effect 

The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd. The area will
be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling in the affected area
should use alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is
complete.

Ellis County Public WorksThe Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division is
announcing that a guardrail repair project will be taking place in the 1900
block of Munjor Road.The bridge will be restricted to one-lane traffic beginning
at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd. The area will
be re-opened by 4:00 p.m. each day. Motorists traveling in the affected area
should use alternate routes of travel, if possible, until the project is
complete.

Munjor Road Guardrail Repair Project

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 13-19, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at FHSU offers a full slate of professional development courses.

“We have so many training opportunities planned that we are spreading them over two weeks to celebrate and support entrepreneurs in Western Kansas,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of SBCD Kansas.

Eight workshops, webinars, and hybrid events will be offered from Liberal to Salina and on the FHSU campus. Topics include international trade opportunities, trademarks and patents, government contracting, podcasting, and business startup planning.

A complete list of opportunities is below:

Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM, Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Start a Business: Steps to Take &amp; Resources for Help Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28119

Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Write a Business Plan Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPnGFpwdLV4gNl3kTqunpf6A-3D-3Dd5jU_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLSnqvaU6O-2By4jLpSKceeOcjuv2BLF1afhR1b9LxEVht-2Bx0jgt7dC9eETtgMleAu8LHL-2BIAr2gV1yjQw4d7RjQY-2FvO8IZr-2Fjj35Ok1FFFbQHW-2BGYnuYXtYfrsqNqVM9yZtsS8tTpKH-2FQZ7XLwJu5FImZnL5iP0JYaJL8L0qWsI-2BTsZgit8YW51B-2FPCwrQ3n5DAA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28120</a>

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Virtual Podcasting for Profit: Master the Art of Business Podcasting Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPzRbc6vOmo6Oi1Yx0BgD-2FPQ-3D-3DTYGG_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLT7n7k9DwXCGP35inI415Z5JqcoOz7GqmNd-2FlnRZcTi7mbqHKr1nAaFCNpeM3aUqw5oJLtSGxOal7cx43MdxnCoSgfFqoM-2BqvUNiRtObEEetn6FvA80fB7QhvLXbbT2yuqk2dFagl9N2a8ytb3ifP5-2BAWv26fhgytb-2F-2FYD5NSc-2FKrL-2B-2BJZtoFDwaifMITGjfaA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28121</a>

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Salina, KS, In-Person Government Contracting Workshop: Tips and Resources Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPuFHbzar2D-2FBTCey9-2BAjRaA-3D-3Ds9Me_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLS9w7nhMDaYzpycoQXd3n65LSebl93iZjoXC9NxHQ-2BYo-2BqkYQvfGiAGuuETcT93OfKunvQo2iV18JPQexUyrfGGXFr0J-2BMF2UhaKAj1V23MU3SXZ33umC-2FgBOiNgbRZiEQDMAoFYIsBpPttq-2B025nmWXuI6wbikfr-2F8tbiNZXbY-2Fq-2BQFRjzY2-2BY9td9SuQE3-2FQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28129</a>

Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual Intro to QuickBooks Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28136

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual International Trade Opportunities and Resources Webinar Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPJbEFaSw34NWEurvfoC5Hpw-3D-3DhY21_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLc1R8R6e4-2BM6QNvSNSVzWpA9fmaWNOelHcCYlO5ZzSufsmeIGi4ogO1tTjEtI3Jg8R-2FWxSBBa4OoSFicVchENW5rLYSvS-2FM54LYKH8Z-2BAsdeGNIm3DIe9ny4tk-2FE8mlKbOMI-2BAdHYu1Rzx9TLmgWG9TMMlnKgepPnTyo9Y-2Bmg5KyFgdgVVlcKeiSwOyYqyKQ4Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28130</a>

Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual and In-Person Trademark Essentials: What You Need to Protect Your Business Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPjELrjBYX42N-2BSbldOY5mcw-3D-3DEO6s_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLVkLqTjWlvpLQmqkdRu-2BykSr9JWizPDz5hYpXoZB-2FtP7tzkpZG3miOlriwiivZ-2FpGma7qzE5SN3yHDZDWOlCy5lj8QdyVfyvyoevRzPekejf-2FdS1LCJujCbvDEHkt-2BcCFdKRq63PkHIkuY2qYOkZ-2B0MDg539iqLmxwIvaXR5IOAZz1d8cQUD8O9A9O622D685g-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28123</a>

Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Virtual How to work with U.S. Patent &amp; Trademark Office Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPaAoR8V1MdMZcuZDctvbbcw-3D-3DOtxD_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLd3VX7AyEl2fyEuknZYlxruFlRbF1UCNN6xQtM7EE7Kp37bEgHVoDiZMNTWIJDAyKitYPQWn-2FGGj2ovd8XsFsQyRpW6EnUUIDWCHaRRjNugZNDTIQJLfv7A9Av11dE-2BAp-2FKJHvrcgSTbafcnbcdi2X5jHv-2FrmTSimTeUAOQBM6iRfCGorfO5ahcYuRn2T1p77A-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28132</a>

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsIn recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 13-19, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at FHSU offers a full slate of professional development courses.“We have so many training opportunities planned that we are spreading them over two weeks to celebrate and support entrepreneurs in Western Kansas,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of SBCD Kansas.Eight workshops, webinars, and hybrid events will be offered from Liberal to Salina and on the FHSU campus. Topics include international trade opportunities, trademarks and patents, government contracting, podcasting, and business startup planning.A complete list of opportunities is below:Monday, November 6, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM, Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Start a Business: Steps to Take &amp; Resources for Help Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28119Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM Garden City, KS, In-Person How to Write a Business Plan Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPnGFpwdLV4gNl3kTqunpf6A-3D-3Dd5jU_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLSnqvaU6O-2By4jLpSKceeOcjuv2BLF1afhR1b9LxEVht-2Bx0jgt7dC9eETtgMleAu8LHL-2BIAr2gV1yjQw4d7RjQY-2FvO8IZr-2Fjj35Ok1FFFbQHW-2BGYnuYXtYfrsqNqVM9yZtsS8tTpKH-2FQZ7XLwJu5FImZnL5iP0JYaJL8L0qWsI-2BTsZgit8YW51B-2FPCwrQ3n5DAA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28120</a>Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Virtual Podcasting for Profit: Master the Art of Business Podcasting Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPzRbc6vOmo6Oi1Yx0BgD-2FPQ-3D-3DTYGG_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLT7n7k9DwXCGP35inI415Z5JqcoOz7GqmNd-2FlnRZcTi7mbqHKr1nAaFCNpeM3aUqw5oJLtSGxOal7cx43MdxnCoSgfFqoM-2BqvUNiRtObEEetn6FvA80fB7QhvLXbbT2yuqk2dFagl9N2a8ytb3ifP5-2BAWv26fhgytb-2F-2FYD5NSc-2FKrL-2B-2BJZtoFDwaifMITGjfaA-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28121</a>Thursday, November 9, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Salina, KS, In-Person Government Contracting Workshop: Tips and Resources Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPuFHbzar2D-2FBTCey9-2BAjRaA-3D-3Ds9Me_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLS9w7nhMDaYzpycoQXd3n65LSebl93iZjoXC9NxHQ-2BYo-2BqkYQvfGiAGuuETcT93OfKunvQo2iV18JPQexUyrfGGXFr0J-2BMF2UhaKAj1V23MU3SXZ33umC-2FgBOiNgbRZiEQDMAoFYIsBpPttq-2B025nmWXuI6wbikfr-2F8tbiNZXbY-2Fq-2BQFRjzY2-2BY9td9SuQE3-2FQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28129</a>Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual Intro to QuickBooks Registration Link:&nbsp;https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28136Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Virtual International Trade Opportunities and Resources Webinar Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPJbEFaSw34NWEurvfoC5Hpw-3D-3DhY21_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLc1R8R6e4-2BM6QNvSNSVzWpA9fmaWNOelHcCYlO5ZzSufsmeIGi4ogO1tTjEtI3Jg8R-2FWxSBBa4OoSFicVchENW5rLYSvS-2FM54LYKH8Z-2BAsdeGNIm3DIe9ny4tk-2FE8mlKbOMI-2BAdHYu1Rzx9TLmgWG9TMMlnKgepPnTyo9Y-2Bmg5KyFgdgVVlcKeiSwOyYqyKQ4Q-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28130</a>Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual and In-Person Trademark Essentials: What You Need to Protect Your Business Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPjELrjBYX42N-2BSbldOY5mcw-3D-3DEO6s_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLVkLqTjWlvpLQmqkdRu-2BykSr9JWizPDz5hYpXoZB-2FtP7tzkpZG3miOlriwiivZ-2FpGma7qzE5SN3yHDZDWOlCy5lj8QdyVfyvyoevRzPekejf-2FdS1LCJujCbvDEHkt-2BcCFdKRq63PkHIkuY2qYOkZ-2B0MDg539iqLmxwIvaXR5IOAZz1d8cQUD8O9A9O622D685g-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28123</a>Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Virtual How to work with U.S. Patent &amp; Trademark Office Registration Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtHmQbz4SJu4vt28r3s2EaBAsZOEUBehbnAi4AjzfZOJPaAoR8V1MdMZcuZDctvbbcw-3D-3DOtxD_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbmhx2pe3fn2fYPblUyMeoN0AHW9chpyE-2F2-2FB59vvoLfVQCm3-2BIZOCSvYCPuBCcwosQxZl3rm6h1nHD-2FMp-2BTNgLd3VX7AyEl2fyEuknZYlxruFlRbF1UCNN6xQtM7EE7Kp37bEgHVoDiZMNTWIJDAyKitYPQWn-2FGGj2ovd8XsFsQyRpW6EnUUIDWCHaRRjNugZNDTIQJLfv7A9Av11dE-2BAp-2FKJHvrcgSTbafcnbcdi2X5jHv-2FrmTSimTeUAOQBM6iRfCGorfO5ahcYuRn2T1p77A-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28132</a>

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