To schedule a session, call the Eagle Radio office at (785) 301-2211.

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 </figure>To schedule a session, call the Eagle Radio office at (785) 301-2211.

Eagle Radio plans free marketing workshop

The 2023 Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center, Hays field day will be held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on August 23. 

Soil Scientist Dr. Augustine Obour and graduate students Mikaela Lawrence and Sachin Dhanda, and Dr. Ram Perumal (sorghum and millet breeder) will be sharing research information ranging from strategic tillage to grass weeds, cover crops for weed suppression and soil health, sorghum and peal millet hybrids for drylands. 

Interested in learning about cover crops and strategic tillage to manage herbicide resistant weeds or new sorghum and millet hybrids?

Visit us at ARCH to learn more from our experts and graduate students. 

Dinner will be served, so pre-register today to reserve your place.

Scan the QR code below or contact&nbsp;Monica Bridges at monica94@ksu.edu or 785-625-3425 to pre-register.

Topic that will be discuss are listed below:

•Agronomy and soil health field tours •Soil health 6-yrs after strategic tillage in long-term no-tillage systems •Occasional tillage in wheat-sorghum-fallow rotation •Sorghum fertilizer use efficiency demonstration study •Using cover crops for weed suppression •Millet and sorghum field tours •Sorghum hybrids for early planting •Pearl millet hybrids for drylands

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 </figure>KSREThe 2023 Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center, Hays field day will be held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on August 23. Soil Scientist Dr. Augustine Obour and graduate students Mikaela Lawrence and Sachin Dhanda, and Dr. Ram Perumal (sorghum and millet breeder) will be sharing research information ranging from strategic tillage to grass weeds, cover crops for weed suppression and soil health, sorghum and peal millet hybrids for drylands. Interested in learning about cover crops and strategic tillage to manage herbicide resistant weeds or new sorghum and millet hybrids?Visit us at ARCH to learn more from our experts and graduate students. Dinner will be served, so pre-register today to reserve your place.Scan the QR code below or contact&nbsp;Monica Bridges at monica94@ksu.edu or 785-625-3425 to pre-register.<figure>
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 </figure>Topic that will be discuss are listed below:•Agronomy and soil health field tours •Soil health 6-yrs after strategic tillage in long-term no-tillage systems •Occasional tillage in wheat-sorghum-fallow rotation •Sorghum fertilizer use efficiency demonstration study •Using cover crops for weed suppression •Millet and sorghum field tours •Sorghum hybrids for early planting •Pearl millet hybrids for drylands

Pre-register for KSU ARCH Field Day in Hays on Aug. 23

The Gifted Treasures art sale opens from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hays Arts Center (112 E. 11th) and HAC Annex (1010 Main).

To shore up funding for the Hays Arts Council's 2023-2024 programming year (and offset expenses of its third crashed A/C unit in the past two years) the Hays Arts Council is capitalizing on some special art donations it's recently received and others that were tucked away after previous art sales...paintings, fine art prints, ceramics, sculpture, photographs, pottery, reproduction and decorative art.

It's recycling at its best. Join the council for the sale Thursday through Tuesday during regular Hays Arts Center hours.

The council wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Claire Mathews who, following a downsizing move earlier this year, provided the "foundation" for the art sale by donating a large number of wonderful original artworks.

Many of the works were courtesy of Mathews, with some donated by other generous friends.

You can see all of them - and a lot of others!- when our doors open at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

In addition to the larger works in the Hays Arts Center, the council will have a variety of items with lower price points in the Hays Arts Center Annex at 1010 Main.

Be sure to check out both of the buildings.

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 </figure>Hays Arts Council&nbsp;The Gifted Treasures art sale opens from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hays Arts Center (112 E. 11th) and HAC Annex (1010 Main).To shore up funding for the Hays Arts Council's 2023-2024 programming year (and offset expenses of its third crashed A/C unit in the past two years) the Hays Arts Council is capitalizing on some special art donations it's recently received and others that were tucked away after previous art sales...paintings, fine art prints, ceramics, sculpture, photographs, pottery, reproduction and decorative art.It's recycling at its best. Join the council for the sale Thursday through Tuesday during regular Hays Arts Center hours.The council wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Claire Mathews who, following a downsizing move earlier this year, provided the "foundation" for the art sale by donating a large number of wonderful original artworks.Many of the works were courtesy of Mathews, with some donated by other generous friends.You can see all of them - and a lot of others!- when our doors open at 5 p.m. on Thursday.In addition to the larger works in the Hays Arts Center, the council will have a variety of items with lower price points in the Hays Arts Center Annex at 1010 Main.Be sure to check out both of the buildings.

Hays Arts Council fundraising art sale starts Thursday

&nbsp;FHSU University Communications

Businesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring or summer 2024 intern from Fort Hays State University through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship program.

A Dane G. Hansen Foundation grant made paid internships possible for next spring and summer. Applications from employers will be accepted through Sept. 15.

Eligible employers must be located in the Hansen Foundation’s 26-county service area: the block of counties stretching from the Cheyenne-Wallace County area east to include the Republic-Saline County area, including Ellsworth County. (See above map.)

However, students do not have to be from the northwest Kansas area to apply.

A participating employer invests $500 toward the student intern’s wages, and the Hansen Foundation grant provides the remaining funding. Each internship is for one semester or summer. Spring interns will work 240 hours, and summer interns will work 300 hours.

“We’re grateful for the Dane G. Hansen Foundation’s continued support of this program,” said Lisa Karlin, internship career advisor. “It provides employers access to new talent and allows students to gain professional work experience and make connections.”

Interested employers should go to the Career Services page on the FHSU website at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtG5PucV5OyxhgJ0tnlB5qvSeVHTGbbIP-2B3deK9cQnLkt-2FHslK7jhKLG-2BZV4Ad4pXsZGYo2COHsq4fX3QO1d0XKo-3D1P1Y_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbrnukfDfjqoUhQ5mK4IeksTt3JnYAT1lRMLLuzgMMS8cVj1CKFswBRvkiTXLv12hiM-2Bno64UaICfXL5b-2BctyCRbi26xuNno47cIAitfkiS64WvDphtBDDVPYMVRztZC9yuV5nD4uvZlySODLDGoSnqdmWHgZguyQ41inKEoUb7PTxfhsbse28TcJZlOAFwT7OTMA6iizsO95JdBYoIZsJfETTatKZE4U5J1tJ8TNzZqpXx1vf86BTgifjFKKzweW23u-2BreBYZLqRZBfzGGS4zzQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/career/employers/hansen-internship-program</a>&nbsp;to learn more about the program and complete the application. The employer must also provide a detailed job description for the internship.

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 </figure>&nbsp;FHSU University CommunicationsBusinesses and organizations in northwest Kansas can now apply for a spring or summer 2024 intern from Fort Hays State University through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Internship program.A Dane G. Hansen Foundation grant made paid internships possible for next spring and summer. Applications from employers will be accepted through Sept. 15.Eligible employers must be located in the Hansen Foundation’s 26-county service area: the block of counties stretching from the Cheyenne-Wallace County area east to include the Republic-Saline County area, including Ellsworth County. (See above map.)However, students do not have to be from the northwest Kansas area to apply.A participating employer invests $500 toward the student intern’s wages, and the Hansen Foundation grant provides the remaining funding. Each internship is for one semester or summer. Spring interns will work 240 hours, and summer interns will work 300 hours.“We’re grateful for the Dane G. Hansen Foundation’s continued support of this program,” said Lisa Karlin, internship career advisor. “It provides employers access to new talent and allows students to gain professional work experience and make connections.”Interested employers should go to the Career Services page on the FHSU website at&nbsp;<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtG5PucV5OyxhgJ0tnlB5qvSeVHTGbbIP-2B3deK9cQnLkt-2FHslK7jhKLG-2BZV4Ad4pXsZGYo2COHsq4fX3QO1d0XKo-3D1P1Y_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbrnukfDfjqoUhQ5mK4IeksTt3JnYAT1lRMLLuzgMMS8cVj1CKFswBRvkiTXLv12hiM-2Bno64UaICfXL5b-2BctyCRbi26xuNno47cIAitfkiS64WvDphtBDDVPYMVRztZC9yuV5nD4uvZlySODLDGoSnqdmWHgZguyQ41inKEoUb7PTxfhsbse28TcJZlOAFwT7OTMA6iizsO95JdBYoIZsJfETTatKZE4U5J1tJ8TNzZqpXx1vf86BTgifjFKKzweW23u-2BreBYZLqRZBfzGGS4zzQ-3D-3D" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/career/employers/hansen-internship-program</a>&nbsp;to learn more about the program and complete the application. The employer must also provide a detailed job description for the internship.

Employer applications open for FHSU/Dane G. Hansen interns

There will be two chance for kids to get free haircuts for the upcoming school year this week and next.

The first will be today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hays Academy of Hair Design. See the flyer below.

Lewis Automotive Group of Hays also has announced its sponsorship for the upcoming free back-to-school haircuts event at the Fade Factory, 129 E. 8th.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, all parents and guardians are invited to bring their children (13 and younger) for a day filled with fun, laughter and some stylish new haircuts.

Kids who get their haircuts also will receive a free school supply bag.

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082989627450&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVguc39KA0iTidFvdigjCwd24hPDRKmqlJlQZl0waC80UyMfKg2pquxLXRlMLWxEfOsnBBhZ5eR3zGV54z5Z5VCi6-YOtA9Uf7Lianj43HmIKWUWkEYMhUMekVw6U3usH4M7DUZpn1yeP2Bb9_fX1_g&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Tacos El Guero Guey</a> food truck will be on-site, ready to serve tacos while you enjoy watching your kiddos get pampered.

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 </figure>Hays PostThere will be two chance for kids to get free haircuts for the upcoming school year this week and next.The first will be today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hays Academy of Hair Design. See the flyer below.<figure>
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 </figure>Lewis Automotive Group of Hays also has announced its sponsorship for the upcoming free back-to-school haircuts event at the Fade Factory, 129 E. 8th.From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, all parents and guardians are invited to bring their children (13 and younger) for a day filled with fun, laughter and some stylish new haircuts.Kids who get their haircuts also will receive a free school supply bag.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082989627450&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVguc39KA0iTidFvdigjCwd24hPDRKmqlJlQZl0waC80UyMfKg2pquxLXRlMLWxEfOsnBBhZ5eR3zGV54z5Z5VCi6-YOtA9Uf7Lianj43HmIKWUWkEYMhUMekVw6U3usH4M7DUZpn1yeP2Bb9_fX1_g&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Tacos El Guero Guey</a> food truck will be on-site, ready to serve tacos while you enjoy watching your kiddos get pampered.Cover photo courtesy of Pixabay.

2 chances for free haircuts for kids in Hays starting today

ELI Wireline Services has driver opening in Hays and Hutchinson!

We are hiring CDL Drivers (A or B) with a hazmat endorsement, or ability to acquire one, for our oilfield wireline company. 

ELI would also consider helping the right people obtain a CDL license. 

The job will require rigging for wireline operations.

Applicants should be able to work outdoors and have the ability to lift 75 pounds. 

Typical 40-hour work week with overtime in peak season. 

Some weekend work and occasional travel out of state is required. 

Light maintenance, cleaning and mechanical work of vehicles &amp; equipment is also involved. 

24/7 on-call rotation is also a requirement of this position.

Benefits include 100% Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance paid by employer, 401K, and a competitive salary. 

If interested, please apply within at&nbsp;1327 Rome Rd.

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 </figure>ELI Wireline Services has driver opening in Hays and Hutchinson!We are hiring CDL Drivers (A or B) with a hazmat endorsement, or ability to acquire one, for our oilfield wireline company. ELI would also consider helping the right people obtain a CDL license. The job will require rigging for wireline operations.Applicants should be able to work outdoors and have the ability to lift 75 pounds. Typical 40-hour work week with overtime in peak season. Some weekend work and occasional travel out of state is required. Light maintenance, cleaning and mechanical work of vehicles &amp; equipment is also involved. 24/7 on-call rotation is also a requirement of this position.Benefits include 100% Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance paid by employer, 401K, and a competitive salary. This position is based out of Hays.If interested, please apply within at&nbsp;1327 Rome Rd.

K-258 highway in Rooks County to be resurfaced starting Wednesday

In July of 2018, BriefSpace in Hays opened its doors and became the first coworking space in central and western Kansas offering networking and collaboration in a shared space. 

Since then, coworking spaces have popped up all over Kansas. 

Owned and operated by Grow Hays, Inc., BriefSpace,219 W. 10th, has made several improvements since launching. 

We are excited to show how the space has evolved. In conjunction with National Coworking Day, come help us celebrate BriefSpace’s five-year anniversary on August 9. 

We will kick off at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and brick presentation courtesy of the Hays Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Hays Development Corporation. 

For the coworking curious, this is an excellent opportunity to give it a try and spend the day coworking for free. 

For more information about BriefSpace, contact Ernee Sly at 785-628-3102.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedIn July of 2018, BriefSpace in Hays opened its doors and became the first coworking space in central and western Kansas offering networking and collaboration in a shared space. Since then, coworking spaces have popped up all over Kansas. Owned and operated by Grow Hays, Inc., BriefSpace,219 W. 10th, has made several improvements since launching. We are excited to show how the space has evolved. In conjunction with National Coworking Day, come help us celebrate BriefSpace’s five-year anniversary on August 9. We will kick off at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and brick presentation courtesy of the Hays Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Hays Development Corporation. For the coworking curious, this is an excellent opportunity to give it a try and spend the day coworking for free. For more information about BriefSpace, contact Ernee Sly at 785-628-3102.&nbsp;

BriefSpace to celebrate five years in Hays on Wednesday

Divine Mercy Radio is gearing up for its 13th annual appreciation banquet to be held in Hays Sept. 9 and in Salina Sept. 10. 

A well-known couple from the Eternal Word Television Network, Jack and Johnnette Williams, will be the guest speakers.

The banquet in Hays will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a meal and program. It will be held at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E. 8th St.

In Salina, the banquet will also begin with a social hour, but at 5 p.m., followed by a meal and program. It will be held in the Hall of Bishops at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. 9th St.

Jack Williams is the general manager of EWTN Radio as well as the host of “Open Line,” which airs at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Johnnette Williams is the executive producer of the “Women of Grace” television program and host of the radio program, “Women of Grace,” which airs at 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday on Divine Mercy Radio.

“Both Jack and Johnnette have interesting stories,” said Donetta Robben, executive director of Divine Mercy Radio. “They both came into their faith in adulthood and they both lost their first spouses to cancer. Their mutual work at EWTN brought them together, happily united in marriage.”

The title of their talk will be “Speaking Truth to Darkness: The Call of Radio for Such a Time as This.”

Tickets are $55 if ordered before Aug. 20. After that date, the price goes up to $60. No tickets can be sold after Sept. 1. 

Tickets can be purchased by sending a check to: Appreciation Banquet, Divine Mercy Radio, 108 E. 12th St., Hays, KS 67601. Tickets can also be purchased online at dvmercy.com. Please state which banquet you will be attending, Hays or Salina. If attending the banquet in Salina, please indicate if your meal choice will be beef or chicken. 

For more information, as well as the menu, go to dvmercy.com.

Divine Mercy Radio began in 2010 with 88.1, KVDM, Hays. Five years later they expended to 88.1, KRTT, Great Bend. Then, in 2020, 101.7 KJDM, Lindsborg/Salina went on the air as well as 105.7, KMDG, Hays. The original station, KVDM in Hays, began airing Catholic classic radio.&nbsp;In May, the fifth Divine Mercy Radio station went on the air – 89.1, KGOH in Colby.

Divine Mercy Radio is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization relying on the generosity of its listeners as well as business underwriters.

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 </figure>SubmittedDivine Mercy Radio is gearing up for its 13th annual appreciation banquet to be held in Hays Sept. 9 and in Salina Sept. 10. A well-known couple from the Eternal Word Television Network, Jack and Johnnette Williams, will be the guest speakers.The banquet in Hays will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a meal and program. It will be held at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E. 8th St.In Salina, the banquet will also begin with a social hour, but at 5 p.m., followed by a meal and program. It will be held in the Hall of Bishops at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. 9th St.<figure>
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 </figure>Jack Williams is the general manager of EWTN Radio as well as the host of “Open Line,” which airs at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.<figure>
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 </figure>Johnnette Williams is the executive producer of the “Women of Grace” television program and host of the radio program, “Women of Grace,” which airs at 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday on Divine Mercy Radio.“Both Jack and Johnnette have interesting stories,” said Donetta Robben, executive director of Divine Mercy Radio. “They both came into their faith in adulthood and they both lost their first spouses to cancer. Their mutual work at EWTN brought them together, happily united in marriage.”The title of their talk will be “Speaking Truth to Darkness: The Call of Radio for Such a Time as This.”Tickets are $55 if ordered before Aug. 20. After that date, the price goes up to $60. No tickets can be sold after Sept. 1. Tickets can be purchased by sending a check to: Appreciation Banquet, Divine Mercy Radio, 108 E. 12th St., Hays, KS 67601. Tickets can also be purchased online at dvmercy.com. Please state which banquet you will be attending, Hays or Salina. If attending the banquet in Salina, please indicate if your meal choice will be beef or chicken. For more information, as well as the menu, go to dvmercy.com.Divine Mercy Radio began in 2010 with 88.1, KVDM, Hays. Five years later they expended to 88.1, KRTT, Great Bend. Then, in 2020, 101.7 KJDM, Lindsborg/Salina went on the air as well as 105.7, KMDG, Hays. The original station, KVDM in Hays, began airing Catholic classic radio.&nbsp;In May, the fifth Divine Mercy Radio station went on the air – 89.1, KGOH in Colby.Divine Mercy Radio is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization relying on the generosity of its listeners as well as business underwriters.

Divine Mercy Radio to celebrate 13th-annual appreciation banquet in Hays, Salina

Join the Girl Scouts for National S’mores Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Hays office, 2707 Vine, Suite 8.

 We’ll have free hot dogs, games and activities, and of course, s’mores. Celebrate the end of summer with your fellow Girl Scouts and come meet CEO Rolinda Sample. You may even get an exclusive patch from her.&nbsp;

You do not have to be a registered Girl Scout to attend. Learn more about signing up for Scouts.

The shop will be open and full of new items and product program staff will have fall program materials available for pickup. Registration is not required for this free event, so be sure to come to see us and enjoy an afternoon of Girl Scout fun.

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 </figure>Join the Girl Scouts for National S’mores Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Hays office, 2707 Vine, Suite 8. We’ll have free hot dogs, games and activities, and of course, s’mores. Celebrate the end of summer with your fellow Girl Scouts and come meet CEO Rolinda Sample. You may even get an exclusive patch from her.&nbsp;You do not have to be a registered Girl Scout to attend. Learn more about signing up for Scouts.The shop will be open and full of new items and product program staff will have fall program materials available for pickup. Registration is not required for this free event, so be sure to come to see us and enjoy an afternoon of Girl Scout fun.

Hays Girl Scouts to celebrate S'mores Day Thursday

On August 10, First Care Clinic and Heartland Dermatology Center will again team up to offer a free health screening and education event.

This event will take place from 4-7 p.m. at First Care Clinic located at 105 W. 13th.

 The screenings are open to the public, are free of charge, and do not require an appointment. 

Opportunities include skin cancer screenings, vision screenings, blood pressure checks, and blood glucose testing. Assistance with meal planning will also be available.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with First Care Clinic again for the upcoming health screening event, offering free skin cancer screening to raise awareness and promote early detection," said&nbsp;Tara Gillespie, APRN-C and CEO of Heartland Dermatology. "Join us in prioritizing health and empowering our community to take proactive steps towards a healthier future.”

"The purpose of a health screening event is to empower attendees with knowledge and practical strategies to lead healthier lives and take proactive steps towards preventative care," said Stephanie Burkholder, Regional Director for Heartland Dermatology.

The event is completely free of charge and the community is invited to bring their friends and family to come partake in these screenings. 

Refreshments will be served and staff from both clinics will be onsite to answer questions.

First Care Clinic has two primary care locations in Hays. 

They also recently opened an Express Care Clinic at 1301 Main St., which will house the First Care Pharmacy that is set to open in several months.

Heartland Dermatology Center has been serving patients in Hays since 1977 and has fourteen locations throughout the state of Kansas. 

Heartland is committed to setting the standard for excellence in dermatologic care throughout the Heartland by the provision of high-quality comprehensive medical, surgical, pathology and cosmetic services that are patient-centered, convenient, and accessible.

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 </figure>On August 10, First Care Clinic and Heartland Dermatology Center will again team up to offer a free health screening and education event.This event will take place from 4-7 p.m. at First Care Clinic located at 105 W. 13th. The screenings are open to the public, are free of charge, and do not require an appointment. Opportunities include skin cancer screenings, vision screenings, blood pressure checks, and blood glucose testing. Assistance with meal planning will also be available.<figure>
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 </figure>“We are thrilled to be partnering with First Care Clinic again for the upcoming health screening event, offering free skin cancer screening to raise awareness and promote early detection," said&nbsp;Tara Gillespie, APRN-C and CEO of Heartland Dermatology. "Join us in prioritizing health and empowering our community to take proactive steps towards a healthier future.”"The purpose of a health screening event is to empower attendees with knowledge and practical strategies to lead healthier lives and take proactive steps towards preventative care," said Stephanie Burkholder, Regional Director for Heartland Dermatology.The event is completely free of charge and the community is invited to bring their friends and family to come partake in these screenings. Refreshments will be served and staff from both clinics will be onsite to answer questions.First Care Clinic has two primary care locations in Hays. They also recently opened an Express Care Clinic at 1301 Main St., which will house the First Care Pharmacy that is set to open in several months.Heartland Dermatology Center has been serving patients in Hays since 1977 and has fourteen locations throughout the state of Kansas. Heartland is committed to setting the standard for excellence in dermatologic care throughout the Heartland by the provision of high-quality comprehensive medical, surgical, pathology and cosmetic services that are patient-centered, convenient, and accessible.

Options requests quilt blocks for 40th anniversary quilt

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The application period for the FY2024 Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant is now open until the grant deadline of Sept. 15, 2023. The Office of the State Fire Marshal makes this $400,000 grant possible through its budget passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;

“This funding and implementation of the grant goes a long way in providing much needed equipment for our volunteer fire departments across the state,” Doug Jorgensen, state fire marshal, said. 

“In many rural areas of our state, the smaller departments are the sole providers of fire and rescue response. So, it is vital that they have the proper safety gear and recruitment tools to ensure their community’s safety.”

Grants issued through the grant program will cover the costs of safety gear for volunteer and part-time firefighters. We know that volunteer and part-time fire departments face recruitment and retention challenges, because they do not have the funding to provide safety equipment. Without new equipment provided by the recruiting fire department, potential volunteers are faced with not only donating their time but also providing their own safety gear, sharing gear with others, or doing without.

Funding will also be available for junior firefighter programs and physicals not covered by the individual's insurance or reimbursed by their department, as well as for the purchase of strategically placed washer-extractor machines throughout the state. The funding for junior firefighter programs and physicals is available to all fire departments in Kansas, not just the volunteer/part-time departments.&nbsp;

Eligible applicants must be an established and recognized Kansas volunteer/part-time fire department in good standing with the state fire marshal's office on the National Fire Incident Reporting System. Departments must also participate in the Comprehensive Resource Management &amp; Credentialing System.

Submission requirements and applications are now available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.firemarshal.ks.gov/306/Kansas-Firefighter-Recruitment-and-Safet" target="_blank">KFRSG INFORMATION</a>. The deadline for submission to receive funds through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant is Sept. 15, 2023.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of State Fire MarshallTOPEKA –&nbsp;The application period for the FY2024 Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant is now open until the grant deadline of Sept. 15, 2023. The Office of the State Fire Marshal makes this $400,000 grant possible through its budget passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly.&nbsp;“This funding and implementation of the grant goes a long way in providing much needed equipment for our volunteer fire departments across the state,” Doug Jorgensen, state fire marshal, said. “In many rural areas of our state, the smaller departments are the sole providers of fire and rescue response. So, it is vital that they have the proper safety gear and recruitment tools to ensure their community’s safety.”Grants issued through the grant program will cover the costs of safety gear for volunteer and part-time firefighters. We know that volunteer and part-time fire departments face recruitment and retention challenges, because they do not have the funding to provide safety equipment. Without new equipment provided by the recruiting fire department, potential volunteers are faced with not only donating their time but also providing their own safety gear, sharing gear with others, or doing without.Funding will also be available for junior firefighter programs and physicals not covered by the individual's insurance or reimbursed by their department, as well as for the purchase of strategically placed washer-extractor machines throughout the state. The funding for junior firefighter programs and physicals is available to all fire departments in Kansas, not just the volunteer/part-time departments.&nbsp;Eligible applicants must be an established and recognized Kansas volunteer/part-time fire department in good standing with the state fire marshal's office on the National Fire Incident Reporting System. Departments must also participate in the Comprehensive Resource Management &amp; Credentialing System.Submission requirements and applications are now available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.firemarshal.ks.gov/306/Kansas-Firefighter-Recruitment-and-Safet" target="_blank">KFRSG INFORMATION</a>. The deadline for submission to receive funds through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant is Sept. 15, 2023.&nbsp;

KS firefighter recruitment, safety grant applications now open

TOPEKA -&nbsp; The Kansas Manufacturing Council, an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3f6i-8VDr2Xu8GH4og4HvYXe_9aYlHJaR_wsxtGMifqjdFTzUkqFNJvlp3gVMGAcpYY2qfKmTOGLRUj01Yv_u0cRJebGN87STg==&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas</a>.

Presented by&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3agS4I45P7Q_1NYmp1Krly2vvHs0XBVyLq5m_yCK--qaWxEMwLklkQTTlYft-1dyZ7UdZNwhGQH7MOe7mEAMI1D5BWwhPtL-kQ==&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">FORVIS</a>, the Kansas Manufacturing Council, launched this competition in 2020 to promote and elevate Kansas manufacturers and to highlight products developed and produced in Kansas and distributed across the U.S. and internationally.

“The Kansas Manufacturing Council’s annual contest showcases Kansas’s wide variety of manufacturers that keep our state’s economy strong and our communities growing. It’s with great pride that KMC supports manufacturing technology and integration to embrace the future,” said Brandie McPherson, the council's executive director.

Any product that is made in Kansas qualifies for the competition. 

There are two categories in this year's competition: People's Choice and Coolest Innovation. 

The People’s Choice contest begins with product nominations and the popular vote round. The top 16 vote-getters will move on to a bracket-style tournament where they will compete in head-to-head match-ups. The ones that receive the most votes in each match-up will advance to the next round, moving one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the People’s Choice - Coolest Thing Made in Kansas.

The Coolest Innovation contest highlights the many ways Kansas manufacturers research and develop new products and work to improve products to address crucial challenges.

A panel of expert judges will review and score questionnaires completed by the companies regarding their nominated products. The top four scoring products will be invited to present in-person to the expert panel on October 23 at the&nbsp;Coolest Celebration Reception. The judges will choose the winning product&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3ZJXf5ONtHNa9AwPm1v7oVofpQVabCpSG0QPPjYXjlCMTojgLlpSbSpMk2cKvJbprJQuf4DbbOWL-S_yDwIfQ9j9drz9cvL5tkrROh27uqkCPx1veugGzd7R4dg5tTtTYiXp2KG3r-hRf6KSzB6hWiX_anjDbFJw7RUG4TztDxXwIdvr3ec73_4=&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">based on a criteria&nbsp;</a>that includes its impact on the challenge it solves as well as the business, its employees, and customers.

Winners for both categories will be announced during the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3Yn05dZhlCIZQ33ze_EQWEyvSHxCYxcN8PjUG_zh2TiSaPWz6E87e1JiYZfGKRTZXA2WwZYvBCeIFDRHQk4Sb9QTgwyE7054W59WpXDtXx1winnMvUkLozFFvyVHKfCX2Qwmej84YbLG-g2dcNLwyJhuKxT2nCJxX3eq3LTPmC7A&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">Kansas Manufacturing Summit</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday, October 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita.

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3ZJXf5ONtHNaHhDcdC1ivY_jpu23pj9vTjIAR5VOihW0ZvEARkv245oEiYcx2vqFPeQmJUbJ2eQMszI5qQdYW_BsUgqPVZ_aWnT4M6-eg824NR5aSmOCYrYeK83ZWUG2LxKLSxLqc1MFFi5Z0TxlElkRw3cdOgt0W5sT9hxY23WT&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">Click here</a>to nominate your favorite Kansas-made product. Nominations for the 2023 contest close on August 30 at midnight CT.

2023 Competition Details Nomination Rules

Voting Rules for People's Choice contest

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 </figure>News releaseTOPEKA -&nbsp; The Kansas Manufacturing Council, an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3f6i-8VDr2Xu8GH4og4HvYXe_9aYlHJaR_wsxtGMifqjdFTzUkqFNJvlp3gVMGAcpYY2qfKmTOGLRUj01Yv_u0cRJebGN87STg==&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas</a>.Presented by&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3agS4I45P7Q_1NYmp1Krly2vvHs0XBVyLq5m_yCK--qaWxEMwLklkQTTlYft-1dyZ7UdZNwhGQH7MOe7mEAMI1D5BWwhPtL-kQ==&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">FORVIS</a>, the Kansas Manufacturing Council, launched this competition in 2020 to promote and elevate Kansas manufacturers and to highlight products developed and produced in Kansas and distributed across the U.S. and internationally.“The Kansas Manufacturing Council’s annual contest showcases Kansas’s wide variety of manufacturers that keep our state’s economy strong and our communities growing. It’s with great pride that KMC supports manufacturing technology and integration to embrace the future,” said Brandie McPherson, the council's executive director.Any product that is made in Kansas qualifies for the competition. There are two categories in this year's competition: People's Choice and Coolest Innovation. The People’s Choice contest begins with product nominations and the popular vote round. The top 16 vote-getters will move on to a bracket-style tournament where they will compete in head-to-head match-ups. The ones that receive the most votes in each match-up will advance to the next round, moving one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the People’s Choice - Coolest Thing Made in Kansas. The Coolest Innovation contest highlights the many ways Kansas manufacturers research and develop new products and work to improve products to address crucial challenges.A panel of expert judges will review and score questionnaires completed by the companies regarding their nominated products. The top four scoring products will be invited to present in-person to the expert panel on October 23 at the&nbsp;Coolest Celebration Reception. The judges will choose the winning product&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3ZJXf5ONtHNa9AwPm1v7oVofpQVabCpSG0QPPjYXjlCMTojgLlpSbSpMk2cKvJbprJQuf4DbbOWL-S_yDwIfQ9j9drz9cvL5tkrROh27uqkCPx1veugGzd7R4dg5tTtTYiXp2KG3r-hRf6KSzB6hWiX_anjDbFJw7RUG4TztDxXwIdvr3ec73_4=&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">based on a criteria&nbsp;</a>that includes its impact on the challenge it solves as well as the business, its employees, and customers.Winners for both categories will be announced during the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3Yn05dZhlCIZQ33ze_EQWEyvSHxCYxcN8PjUG_zh2TiSaPWz6E87e1JiYZfGKRTZXA2WwZYvBCeIFDRHQk4Sb9QTgwyE7054W59WpXDtXx1winnMvUkLozFFvyVHKfCX2Qwmej84YbLG-g2dcNLwyJhuKxT2nCJxX3eq3LTPmC7A&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">Kansas Manufacturing Summit</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday, October 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012KmUbOBPZBTUfVI17ejhZwtJ2rFikYug-TZwX7pVxliksPqQGDtL3ZJXf5ONtHNaHhDcdC1ivY_jpu23pj9vTjIAR5VOihW0ZvEARkv245oEiYcx2vqFPeQmJUbJ2eQMszI5qQdYW_BsUgqPVZ_aWnT4M6-eg824NR5aSmOCYrYeK83ZWUG2LxKLSxLqc1MFFi5Z0TxlElkRw3cdOgt0W5sT9hxY23WT&amp;c=3zYpJ5Zg0AAwKVaIho0Xc-8vbTUmwKJ1CAKmhH7jeIRtIMvIEoFf6g==&amp;ch=v-6K6FOPnRerLL2bW2xQ0xIOldDYe9GGH4AbfD27gEfGGiOwWtFHyw==" target="_blank">Click here</a>to nominate your favorite Kansas-made product. Nominations for the 2023 contest close on August 30 at midnight CT.2023 Competition Details Nomination Rules <ol>
 <li>Everyone is encouraged to nominate their favorite products. There is no limit to the number of product nominations per person.</li><li>Products nominated can be from any sector of the state’s manufacturing industry.</li><li>The company does not have to be headquartered in Kansas but the product must be manufactured in a Kansas-based facility.</li><li>The product must be made using a manufacturing process.</li><li>The Kansas Manufacturing Council will review each nomination to ensure these requirements are met. If for any reason the nomination does not meet these requirements, the nominator will be notified.</li><li>Companies may only have one product featured in the top four, so only one product nomination per company is encouraged.</li><li>Winning companies are prohibited from participating in the contest for one year, while each winning product is indefinitely prohibited from being nominated again.</li><li>Companies with products nominated will be notified by the Kansas Manufacturing Council.</li><li>Products can be nominated for both categories but may only be in one of the category's finals.</li>
 </ol>Voting Rules for People's Choice contest <ol>
 <li>Voting is open to the public. A voter may vote once per day.</li><li>The number of votes received will be reset at the beginning of each round.</li><li>The 16 nominated products who receive the most votes during the popular vote round will advance to the bracket-style tournament.</li><li>The products receiving the highest number of votes in their head-to-head match-ups during each voting period will advance to the next round.</li><li>&nbsp;The final round of final four (4) will be decided by popular vote.</li>
 </ol>

Nominations open for 'Coolest Thing Made In Kansas' to highlight manufacturers  

The <a href="https://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu/">Kansas Wetlands Education Center</a> will host its annual Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party on Fri., Aug. 11.

The center, located 10 miles northeast of Great Bend at 592 NE K-156 Highway, welcomes the public to enjoy free, family-friendly activities beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Each year, as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet, the center celebrates the end of summer by watching the meteors or shower activity. Stargazers may spot from 60-100 meteors per hour during this time.

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable sky-watching. The center will offer various space-themed crafts, science experiments, planetarium shows, and games. In addition, special black light chemistry experiments will be set up in the auditorium.

Highlighting the evening, s’mores, a time-honored summer tradition, will be roasted at the center’s fire pit.

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Perseid Meteor Shower watch party Aug. 11 at KS Wetlands Center

LOGAN - If you enjoy sunshine and crafts, come spend a fun-filled Saturday in northwest Kansas on Highway 9. The town of Logan, home to the renovated Hansen Museum, hosts one of the best arts and crafts fairs in Kansas. 

Join the festivities on Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., when more than 57 artisans and crafters from Kansas and the surrounding states will turn the Hansen Plaza into a shopper’s paradise. 

The day kicks off with a 5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Registration and T-shirt pickup begin at 7:00 a.m. at the corner of Douglas and Main. The 5K Run starts at 8:00 a.m. with the 2 Mile Walk to follow at 8:15 a.m. All registration fees will be given to Phillips County Hospice Services. Download a registration form at <a href="https://hansenmuseum.org/5k-run2-mile-fun-walk/">hansenmuseum.org/5k-run2-mile-fun-walk/ </a>or call the museum to sign up.

After the race, cool off in the shade and check out the crafty offerings as every booth opens for business at 9:00 a.m. Food vendors fill the air with tantalizing smells as they prepare delicious foods such as hamburgers, bratwursts, turkey and noodles, pies, barbeque, walking tacos, snow cones, kettle corn, and more. There is something tasty for every palette. Also, at 9:00 a.m., Inflate-o-Fun will be ready to entertain the children with an obstacle course, meltdown game and a jump/slide combo.

For your listening pleasure, live music on two stages can be enjoyed throughout the day. The south stage will showcase the talents of “Formerly Three” at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. alternating with “The Bent Fork Band” entertaining from the north stage at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Artisans presenting their skills around the Plaza Square throughout the day include Joy of Painting instructor Sandra Seamone; caricature sketches by Brooke Werner; basket weaving by Marsha Jensen; wheel throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel by Rodney Zimmerman; weaver Sally Brandon; pen and ink artist Julie Peterson-Shea; and fast draw shooting with the Deer Creek Regulators.

Amble across the street to the Logan Library where you can watch Janie Lowry’s Disappearing Quilts Keep Showing Up demonstration at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. On the other end of the block, Iowa chainsaw artist, Blair Smith, will astonish you with his chainsaw artistry. Blair is scheduled to carve at the service station at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Be sure to stop and watch his amazing talent. Two of his incredible sculptures will be given away in drawings at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.

Please take time to step inside the museum and meander through the gallery. On display is Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers exhibition, sculptures made with LEGO bricks. This exhibit is a crowd-pleaser, so make sure to stop in the gallery for a look. 

While inside, check out the membership table to purchase or renew your Hansen Museum membership. Purchasing a membership during the Arts &amp; Crafts Fair automatically enters you in the Hansen Bucks drawings (Hansen Bucks can be spent just like cash at all Arts and Crafts Fair vendors). Hansen Bucks worth $500 will be given away in drawings held at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Remember to stick around because you must be present to win and spend these bucks!

The highlight of the day will be the selection of 12 new winners (and two alternates) of the coveted “Artist of the Month” award. The crafters are judged for uniqueness, quality of craft, and display. Winners announced at 2:45 p.m. with prizes and photos to follow the fair’s 3:00 p.m. closing.

Join us for the 49th Annual Hansen Arts &amp; Crafts Fair, Saturday, August 19, 2023, on the beautiful Hansen Plaza in downtown Logan. Come hungry, bring your wallet, and wear your walking shoes. You’ll leave with a smile.

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 </figure>SubmittedLOGAN - If you enjoy sunshine and crafts, come spend a fun-filled Saturday in northwest Kansas on Highway 9. The town of Logan, home to the renovated Hansen Museum, hosts one of the best arts and crafts fairs in Kansas. Join the festivities on Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., when more than 57 artisans and crafters from Kansas and the surrounding states will turn the Hansen Plaza into a shopper’s paradise. There is no admission charge.<figure>
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 </figure>The day kicks off with a 5K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk. Registration and T-shirt pickup begin at 7:00 a.m. at the corner of Douglas and Main. The 5K Run starts at 8:00 a.m. with the 2 Mile Walk to follow at 8:15 a.m. All registration fees will be given to Phillips County Hospice Services. Download a registration form at <a href="https://hansenmuseum.org/5k-run2-mile-fun-walk/">hansenmuseum.org/5k-run2-mile-fun-walk/ </a>or call the museum to sign up.After the race, cool off in the shade and check out the crafty offerings as every booth opens for business at 9:00 a.m. Food vendors fill the air with tantalizing smells as they prepare delicious foods such as hamburgers, bratwursts, turkey and noodles, pies, barbeque, walking tacos, snow cones, kettle corn, and more. There is something tasty for every palette. Also, at 9:00 a.m., Inflate-o-Fun will be ready to entertain the children with an obstacle course, meltdown game and a jump/slide combo.For your listening pleasure, live music on two stages can be enjoyed throughout the day. The south stage will showcase the talents of “Formerly Three” at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. alternating with “The Bent Fork Band” entertaining from the north stage at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Artisans presenting their skills around the Plaza Square throughout the day include Joy of Painting instructor Sandra Seamone; caricature sketches by Brooke Werner; basket weaving by Marsha Jensen; wheel throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel by Rodney Zimmerman; weaver Sally Brandon; pen and ink artist Julie Peterson-Shea; and fast draw shooting with the Deer Creek Regulators.Amble across the street to the Logan Library where you can watch Janie Lowry’s Disappearing Quilts Keep Showing Up demonstration at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. On the other end of the block, Iowa chainsaw artist, Blair Smith, will astonish you with his chainsaw artistry. Blair is scheduled to carve at the service station at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Be sure to stop and watch his amazing talent. Two of his incredible sculptures will be given away in drawings at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.<figure>
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 </figure>Please take time to step inside the museum and meander through the gallery. On display is Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers exhibition, sculptures made with LEGO bricks. This exhibit is a crowd-pleaser, so make sure to stop in the gallery for a look. While inside, check out the membership table to purchase or renew your Hansen Museum membership. Purchasing a membership during the Arts &amp; Crafts Fair automatically enters you in the Hansen Bucks drawings (Hansen Bucks can be spent just like cash at all Arts and Crafts Fair vendors). Hansen Bucks worth $500 will be given away in drawings held at 10:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Remember to stick around because you must be present to win and spend these bucks!The highlight of the day will be the selection of 12 new winners (and two alternates) of the coveted “Artist of the Month” award. The crafters are judged for uniqueness, quality of craft, and display. Winners announced at 2:45 p.m. with prizes and photos to follow the fair’s 3:00 p.m. closing.Join us for the 49th Annual Hansen Arts &amp; Crafts Fair, Saturday, August 19, 2023, on the beautiful Hansen Plaza in downtown Logan. Come hungry, bring your wallet, and wear your walking shoes. You’ll leave with a smile.

49th annual Hansen Arts & Crafts Fair is Aug. 19 in Logan

9th-grade Hays High student orientation Aug. 10

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting workshops for women-owned small businesses on Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sternberg Museum, 3000 Sternberg Drive, Hays.

The workshops are geared toward women and their partners who own or are interested in starting businesses, and for resource providers. Businesses are also welcome to bring their employees or encourage them to attend to gain valuable information.

Workshop topics include access to capital; certifications for Women-Owned Business Enterprise/Women-Owned Small Business (WBE/WOSB); branding for women-owned businesses; regional food businesses; high growth opportunities; and networking opportunities.

“We are excited about offering this opportunity in Hays,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of Kansas SBDC. “This is a chance for participants to learn about issues, needs, and opportunities specifically for women-owned businesses and to share information, connections, and enthusiasm for supporting women-owned small businesses to create strong pathways for success.”

The registration fee to attend any or all the day’s workshops is $10.

Register online by Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. at <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28046#policy">ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28046#policy</a>.

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsThe Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting workshops for women-owned small businesses on Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sternberg Museum, 3000 Sternberg Drive, Hays.The workshops are geared toward women and their partners who own or are interested in starting businesses, and for resource providers. Businesses are also welcome to bring their employees or encourage them to attend to gain valuable information.Workshop topics include access to capital; certifications for Women-Owned Business Enterprise/Women-Owned Small Business (WBE/WOSB); branding for women-owned businesses; regional food businesses; high growth opportunities; and networking opportunities.“We are excited about offering this opportunity in Hays,” said Laurie Pieper, assistant state director of Kansas SBDC. “This is a chance for participants to learn about issues, needs, and opportunities specifically for women-owned businesses and to share information, connections, and enthusiasm for supporting women-owned small businesses to create strong pathways for success.”The registration fee to attend any or all the day’s workshops is $10.Presenters include:<ol>
 <li>Sarah Haymaker, Deputy District Director of the U.S. SBA, Wichita District </li><li>Rhonda Harris, Director, Office of Minority &amp; Women Business Development</li><li>Susie Pryor, Ph. D., Associate State Director, Kansas SBDC</li><li>Laurie Pieper, Ph. D., Assistant State Director, Kanas SBDC</li><li>Trace Mulligan, Agribusiness Development Manager, Kansas Department of Agriculture</li><li>Christy Preston, Senior Product Manager, NetWork Kansas, Rural Entrepreneurship, Western Region</li><li>Sabree Larsen, Branch Manager, Commerce Bank, Hays</li>
 </ol>Register online by Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. at <a href="https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28046#policy">ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28046#policy</a>.

Workshops for women-owned businesses planned in Hays through Small Business Development Center

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship has launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.

“MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be used to grow the state’s skilled workforce in rural and urban communities across multiple industries – further advancing Kansas’ economic growth,” Kelly said.&nbsp;“By continuing to work together, we are fostering a brighter, more resilient, and more prosperous future for all who call the Sunflower State home.”

Funding for MeadowLARK was delivered through a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmRvbC5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vcmVsZWFzZXMvZXRhL2V0YTIwMjMwNzE5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyNC44MDEwNzI4MSJ9.cz-VqV4fhggWCxrm73JZEJtChXKMNURR9bGf4QIwneo/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant</a>&nbsp;from the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides targeted support to state Registered Apprenticeship Programs. A total of $6,331,847 was awarded to Kansas.

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship will utilize these funds to continue revolutionizing apprenticeship in Kansas. MeadowLARK will also greatly expand the office’s efforts by developing Multi-Employer Intermediaries focusing on high-demand, high-wage occupations to meet industry needs.

“Since it was established last year, the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship is making huge strides to expand the highest quality earn-and-learn opportunities across our state,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Through the MeadowLARK funding, the office will continue bringing together businesses, industries, labor, workforce boards, higher education systems, state departments, and other stakeholders, with one objective: Making Kansas a top 25 apprenticeship state by 2025.”

“MeadowLARK represents the latest and most significant opportunity for us to revolutionize how we develop and engage the workforce system and Multi-Employer Intermediaries.,”&nbsp;Shonda Anderson, director of apprenticeship and internship for the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, said. “With this model, we’re able to create easier pathways for businesses to grow their own workforce.”

In addition to modernization, MeadowLARK will invest nearly $5.7 million over the next three years to advance integration efforts with local Workforce Boards across Kansas and establish Statewide and Regional Multi-Employer Intermediaries.

The Statewide Multi-Employer Intermediaries include:

Statewide Multi-Employer Intermediaries convene and ease the development of Registered Apprenticeship programs for specific employers.

“This Registered Apprenticeship program is a critical step toward addressing the teacher shortage here in Kansas,”&nbsp;Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson said. “These additional grant funds will help ease the financial hurdle many aspiring educators face on their way to earning a college degree and enable us to expand the program.”

Local Workforce Boards such as Kansas WorkforceONE will convene opportunities for populations with barriers to employment.

“Kansas WorkforceONE is excited about the opportunities that the MeadowLARK grant will provide us,”&nbsp;said Deb Scheibler, executive director at Kansas WorkforceONE. “We can use this to expand Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities across central and western Kansas for some of our most vulnerable populations.”

The Regional Multi-Employer Intermediaries include:

For more information about the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, click&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi93b3JrZm9yY2Uva2Fuc2FzcmVnaXN0ZXJlZGFwcHJlbnRpY2VzaGlwLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjQuODAxMDcyODEifQ.k_9XXlOitaI02q803YmkA_kb_gOTDxBJjOsq13DEKhY/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">here</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690385736137.jpeg" alt="Photo by Pixabay" />
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 </figure>Office of Gov. KellyTOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship has launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.“MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be used to grow the state’s skilled workforce in rural and urban communities across multiple industries – further advancing Kansas’ economic growth,” Kelly said.&nbsp;“By continuing to work together, we are fostering a brighter, more resilient, and more prosperous future for all who call the Sunflower State home.”Funding for MeadowLARK was delivered through a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmRvbC5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vcmVsZWFzZXMvZXRhL2V0YTIwMjMwNzE5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyNC44MDEwNzI4MSJ9.cz-VqV4fhggWCxrm73JZEJtChXKMNURR9bGf4QIwneo/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant</a>&nbsp;from the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides targeted support to state Registered Apprenticeship Programs. A total of $6,331,847 was awarded to Kansas.The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship will utilize these funds to continue revolutionizing apprenticeship in Kansas. MeadowLARK will also greatly expand the office’s efforts by developing Multi-Employer Intermediaries focusing on high-demand, high-wage occupations to meet industry needs.“Since it was established last year, the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship is making huge strides to expand the highest quality earn-and-learn opportunities across our state,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Through the MeadowLARK funding, the office will continue bringing together businesses, industries, labor, workforce boards, higher education systems, state departments, and other stakeholders, with one objective: Making Kansas a top 25 apprenticeship state by 2025.”“MeadowLARK represents the latest and most significant opportunity for us to revolutionize how we develop and engage the workforce system and Multi-Employer Intermediaries.,”&nbsp;Shonda Anderson, director of apprenticeship and internship for the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, said. “With this model, we’re able to create easier pathways for businesses to grow their own workforce.”In addition to modernization, MeadowLARK will invest nearly $5.7 million over the next three years to advance integration efforts with local Workforce Boards across Kansas and establish Statewide and Regional Multi-Employer Intermediaries.The Statewide Multi-Employer Intermediaries include:<ol>
 <li>K-12 Teacher Educator Registered Apprenticeship with the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtzZGUub3JnLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjQuODAxMDcyODEifQ.mRhVbgQYaWZdXDUhg6L2RviRjz6c5bDsgraeR4fHScE/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Education</a></li><li>Justice Involved Registered Apprenticeship with local&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly9rc3dvcmtmb3JjZW9uZS5vcmcvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyNC44MDEwNzI4MSJ9.89cHgRgNv6-AucvxZfgz66bo7a73R4l8sbioFM-5WfU/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Kansas WorkforceONE</a></li>
 </ol>Statewide Multi-Employer Intermediaries convene and ease the development of Registered Apprenticeship programs for specific employers.“This Registered Apprenticeship program is a critical step toward addressing the teacher shortage here in Kansas,”&nbsp;Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson said. “These additional grant funds will help ease the financial hurdle many aspiring educators face on their way to earning a college degree and enable us to expand the program.”Local Workforce Boards such as Kansas WorkforceONE will convene opportunities for populations with barriers to employment.“Kansas WorkforceONE is excited about the opportunities that the MeadowLARK grant will provide us,”&nbsp;said Deb Scheibler, executive director at Kansas WorkforceONE. “We can use this to expand Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities across central and western Kansas for some of our most vulnerable populations.”The Regional Multi-Employer Intermediaries include:<ol>
 <li>Wichita-based health economy occupations, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging industries with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd29ya2ZvcmNlLWtzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzI0LjgwMTA3MjgxIn0.HMuK7OENHLexWNQheEARFmjM1cvMufD6pQNSL5bMZ9Q/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Workforce Alliance</a></li><li>Kansas City-based Youth Registered Apprenticeships with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd29ya2ZvcmNlcGFydG5lcnNoaXAuY29tLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjQuODAxMDcyODEifQ.VWxGnw1tyfX-iFraWmLBwMNVCpW-ta7XTLN8d6RJK8E/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Workforce Partnerships</a></li><li>Workforce occupations will work with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Vrd29ya3Mub3JnLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjQuODAxMDcyODEifQ.TipzQnd_xfgi-GaV4E70Yluvz8bV_neDZ2Pvi-uuAcs/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Southeast&nbsp;KANSASWORKS</a>&nbsp;

manufacturing, and other emerging industries with&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd29ya2ZvcmNlLWtzLmNvbS8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzI0LjgwMTA3MjgxIn0.HMuK7OENHLexWNQheEARFmjM1cvMufD6pQNSL5bMZ9Q/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">Workforce Alliance</a></li>
 </ol>For more information about the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, click&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi93b3JrZm9yY2Uva2Fuc2FzcmVnaXN0ZXJlZGFwcHJlbnRpY2VzaGlwLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjQuODAxMDcyODEifQ.k_9XXlOitaI02q803YmkA_kb_gOTDxBJjOsq13DEKhY/s/1303161001/br/223121404448-l" target="_blank">here</a>.

MeadowLARK grant program expands apprenticeship opportunities in Kansas

Hays Area Children's Center sets preschool open house, fundraiser for Friday

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

It's back-to-school time in Hays as summer starts to wind down and fall events start appearing on the calendar.

Melissa Dixon, executive director of the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, has some highlights of the local activities during August.

The up-to-the-minute events calendar is online at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">www.visithays.com</a>.

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostIt's back-to-school time in Hays as summer starts to wind down and fall events start appearing on the calendar.Melissa Dixon, executive director of the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, has some highlights of the local activities during August.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/VT6fI6Cq-P46diVCW.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Cvb August 2023" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><figure>
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 </figure>The up-to-the-minute events calendar is online at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">www.visithays.com</a>.

🎥 Hays CVB: Community events during August

Osborne County August calendar of events

Celebrate with the Hays Public Library Foundation! The Foundation is hosting the 3rd&nbsp;Annual Wine &amp; Cheese Fundraiser on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hays Public Library.

The event will begin with a wine and cheese social hour, followed by a fascinating, inspiring, and fun presentation from Kansas Sampler Foundation Executive Director Marci Penner. The evening also will include a raffle and silent auction.

The Hays Public Library Foundation was established in 2001 to&nbsp;serve as a source for funding emergent and unexpected needs and events associated with the library. 

In the past the Foundation has contributed to the purchase of the bookmobile and to the 2021 library remodel. 

The library currently is working on plans to update the basement which houses most of the adult collection. 

More information about the Foundation and ways to contribute is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/foundation" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org/foundation</a>.

&nbsp;Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at the library or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/event" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org/event</a>. There are a limited number of tickets. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event or providing items for the silent auction or raffle are encouraged to contact Callie Kolacny at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ckolacny@hayslibrary.org">ckolacny@hayslibrary.org</a>.

You can find out more about this and other library programs online at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling 785-625-9014.

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 </figure>HPLCelebrate with the Hays Public Library Foundation! The Foundation is hosting the 3rd&nbsp;Annual Wine &amp; Cheese Fundraiser on September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hays Public Library.The event will begin with a wine and cheese social hour, followed by a fascinating, inspiring, and fun presentation from Kansas Sampler Foundation Executive Director Marci Penner. The evening also will include a raffle and silent auction.The Hays Public Library Foundation was established in 2001 to&nbsp;serve as a source for funding emergent and unexpected needs and events associated with the library. In the past the Foundation has contributed to the purchase of the bookmobile and to the 2021 library remodel. The library currently is working on plans to update the basement which houses most of the adult collection. More information about the Foundation and ways to contribute is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/foundation" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org/foundation</a>.&nbsp;Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at the library or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/event" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org/event</a>. There are a limited number of tickets. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event or providing items for the silent auction or raffle are encouraged to contact Callie Kolacny at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ckolacny@hayslibrary.org">ckolacny@hayslibrary.org</a>.You can find out more about this and other library programs online at&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/" target="_blank">hayslibrary.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling 785-625-9014.

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