Thirsty's Veterans Day Appreciation meal set for Nov. 11

Ducks Unlimited Banquet set for Saturday

Blood drive set at HaysMed for Nov. 15

The Dorrance American Legion will host a steak feed on Saturday, Nov. 12.

The social hour will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

The meal will include either a 12 or 6 ounce ribeye,baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water and a selection of desserts.

Cold beer and mixed drinks will be available.

Proceeds will benefit the Dorrance American Legion.

SubmittedThe Dorrance American Legion will host a steak feed on Saturday, Nov. 12.The social hour will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meal will include either a 12 or 6 ounce ribeye,baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water and a selection of desserts. Cold beer and mixed drinks will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Dorrance American Legion.

Dorrance American Legion sets steak feed for Nov. 12

Area high school blood drives set for Nov. 7-9

The Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host its second annual Potato Derby from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Fort Hays State University's Cunningham Hall.

There will be potato carving and demonstrations, as well as snacks and gift bags.

The Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host its second annual Potato Derby from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Fort Hays State University's Cunningham Hall.There will be potato carving and demonstrations, as well as snacks and gift bags.

Scouts schedule second annual Potato Derby at Fort Hays State

Traffic control for the Reconstruction of South Vine 
Street Project will change on Tuesday. &nbsp;

During the 
next phase of construction, traffic north of Eighth Street will be moved 
from the outside to the inside lanes. &nbsp;As such, all traffic on Vine 
Street within the construction zone will be carried on the new pavement 
in the center of Vine Street, one lane in each direction. &nbsp;

Also, the intersection of Eighth and Vine will reopen to westbound traffic and will be open to all traffic movements. &nbsp;

Access to all businesses will remain open but could be restricted at times as temporary entrances are constructed.

For more information, visit the project webpage at 
haysusa.com or contact the Office of Project Management at (785)&nbsp; 628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Traffic control for the Reconstruction of South Vine 
Street Project will change on Tuesday. &nbsp;During the 
next phase of construction, traffic north of Eighth Street will be moved 
from the outside to the inside lanes. &nbsp;As such, all traffic on Vine 
Street within the construction zone will be carried on the new pavement 
in the center of Vine Street, one lane in each direction. &nbsp;Also, the intersection of Eighth and Vine will reopen to westbound traffic and will be open to all traffic movements. &nbsp;Access to all businesses will remain open but could be restricted at times as temporary entrances are constructed.For more information, visit the project webpage at 
haysusa.com or contact the Office of Project Management at (785)&nbsp; 628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;— City of Hays

Traffic flow on South Vine will shift again starting Tuesday

A portion of K-23 in Sheridan County was among 11 expansion and modernization projects that were recently moved into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Plan construction pipeline.

The Kansas Department of Transportation project will reconstruct and add shoulders on 6 miles of highway starting at Walnut Avenue in Hoxie and ending approximately one-quarter mile south of County Road 70 South (CR-406). KDOT will also replace the bridges located along the route over the South Fork Solomon River and Sand Creek.

The project is currently scheduled to let for construction in early 2024. Work is expected to begin in 2025 and will require the road to be closed with a state route detour in place.

KDOTA portion of K-23 in Sheridan County was among 11 expansion and modernization projects that were recently moved into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Plan construction pipeline.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will reconstruct and add shoulders on 6 miles of highway starting at Walnut Avenue in Hoxie and ending approximately one-quarter mile south of County Road 70 South (CR-406). KDOT will also replace the bridges located along the route over the South Fork Solomon River and Sand Creek.The project is currently scheduled to let for construction in early 2024. Work is expected to begin in 2025 and will require the road to be closed with a state route detour in place.

Sheridan Co. highway project added to IKE construction pipeline 

The Twist Out Cancer Yoga-thon will be 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in Cunningham Hall 122.

The Cancer Council of Ellis County and Fort Hays State University would like for you to join us in the fight against cancer by participating in the Yoga-thon.

Teams are allowed up to 10 members for a $50 registration fee.  Team members don’t have to know how to do Yoga to participate. Yoga leaders will be there to instruct during each session.

In addition, teams are encouraged to find and collect donations to help raise money for the Cancer Council of Ellis County.  The team that raises the most money will be honored at the FHSU Basketball game on Dec. 1.  

The winning team will receive free tickets to the games along with pizza and drinks.  For more information, contact Anita Walters, amwalters@fhsu.edu&nbsp; or call 785-628-5335 or the Cancer Council of Ellis County, ccecks@eaglecom.net or call 785-625-6653.  Registration is due by Nov. 8.

Submitted The Twist Out Cancer Yoga-thon will be 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in Cunningham Hall 122.The Cancer Council of Ellis County and Fort Hays State University would like for you to join us in the fight against cancer by participating in the Yoga-thon. Teams are allowed up to 10 members for a $50 registration fee. Team members don’t have to know how to do Yoga to participate. Yoga leaders will be there to instruct during each session.In addition, teams are encouraged to find and collect donations to help raise money for the Cancer Council of Ellis County. The team that raises the most money will be honored at the FHSU Basketball game on Dec. 1. The winning team will receive free tickets to the games along with pizza and drinks. For more information, contact Anita Walters, amwalters@fhsu.edu&nbsp; or call 785-628-5335 or the Cancer Council of Ellis County, ccecks@eaglecom.net or call 785-625-6653. Registration is due by Nov. 8.<figure>
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Cancer Council of Ellis County sets Twist Out Cancer Yoga-thon

Hays High School JAG-K Review: October Edition

On Friday, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of Sixth Street for pavement replacement due to waterline work. Sixth Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic on Saturday.

For more information, call (785) 628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of Sixth Street for pavement replacement due to waterline work. Sixth Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic on Saturday.For more information, call (785) 628-7350. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Portion of Pine Street in Hays will be closed Friday

Submitted In honor of all our veteran clients, Clinkscales Elder Law Practice would love to encourage our communities to donate to the Kansas Honor Flight. Clinkscales will match donations up to $1,300, which is the cost of a fully funded trip for a Kansas veteran to travel to Washington, D.C., for an honor flight.

The Kansas Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expense-paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.

The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans. KHF is part of the National Honor Flight Network, an organization comprised of over 130 hubs dedicated to serving our veterans.

Clinkscales encourages everyone to donate or volunteer in honor of a veteran in their life. Donors can deliver or mail their contributions to law office at 1407 Main, Suite A, Hays, KS 67601 or pay online at <a href="https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/clinkscaleselderlaw/trust">https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/clinkscaleselderlaw/trust</a> in order for their donation to be matched. To learn more about the organization, visit <a href="http://www.kansashonorflight.org">www.kansashonorflight.org</a>.

Submitted In honor of all our veteran clients, Clinkscales Elder Law Practice would love to encourage our communities to donate to the Kansas Honor Flight. Clinkscales will match donations up to $1,300, which is the cost of a fully funded trip for a Kansas veteran to travel to Washington, D.C., for an honor flight.The Kansas Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization that works to honor Kansas veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War by providing them with an all-expense-paid journey of honor and remembrance to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C.The organization also works to educate the youth and communities throughout Kansas about the impact of these historic wars and the freedoms our nation enjoys because of the service of our veterans. KHF is part of the National Honor Flight Network, an organization comprised of over 130 hubs dedicated to serving our veterans.Clinkscales encourages everyone to donate or volunteer in honor of a veteran in their life. Donors can deliver or mail their contributions to law office at 1407 Main, Suite A, Hays, KS 67601 or pay online at <a href="https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/clinkscaleselderlaw/trust">https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/clinkscaleselderlaw/trust</a> in order for their donation to be matched. To learn more about the organization, visit <a href="http://www.kansashonorflight.org">www.kansashonorflight.org</a>.Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Clinkscales Honor Flight donation in observance of Veteran’s Day

The PYW-FCE of Dorrance soup feed will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Dorrance Community Shop Building in Dorrance.

Homemade chicken and noodle soup, chili soup, ham and bean soup, vegetable beef soup, sandwiches, pies, and drinks will be served. The noodles are even homemade. 

Bring the whole family to enjoy their favorite soups. This is the opening day for pheasant hunters, and we invite everyone to join us for a good cup of hot soup. 

Our FCE unit helps support different activities in the community. 

SubmittedThe PYW-FCE of Dorrance soup feed will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Dorrance Community Shop Building in Dorrance. Homemade chicken and noodle soup, chili soup, ham and bean soup, vegetable beef soup, sandwiches, pies, and drinks will be served. The noodles are even homemade. Bring the whole family to enjoy their favorite soups. This is the opening day for pheasant hunters, and we invite everyone to join us for a good cup of hot soup. Our FCE unit helps support different activities in the community.

PYW-FCE of Dorrance soup feed set for Nov. 12

Toys for Tots is helping needy families again this year.

Their goal is to see that Santa doesn’t miss a single family this Christmas.

So if you or someone you know needs help in getting Santa to come, you can apply for assistance by going to: <a href="http://hays-ks.toysfortots.org">hays-ks.toysfortots.org</a> and click on “request a toy."

SubmittedToys for Tots is helping needy families again this year.Their goal is to see that Santa doesn’t miss a single family this Christmas.So if you or someone you know needs help in getting Santa to come, you can apply for assistance by going to: <a href="http://hays-ks.toysfortots.org">hays-ks.toysfortots.org</a> and click on “request a toy."

Ellis County Toys for Tots accepting toy requests

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The Hays Kiwanis Club will host Ellis County veterans and active military personnel at its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3.&nbsp; Those being honored will enjoy a free meal and live music program featuring the TMP Pop Singers.&nbsp; Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 East Eighth.

Veterans and active duty military personnel wishing to attend should RSVP to 785-628-8201 or <a href="mailto:hayskiwanis@gmail.com">hayskiwanis@gmail.com</a> on or before Nov. 1.

Hays Kiwanis Club is also accepting photos to honor Ellis County Veterans and those with ties to Ellis County as part of the program.&nbsp; Photos can be emailed to <a href="mailto:hayskiwanis@gmail.com">hayskiwanis@gmail.com</a>.

For additional information, contact President Sarah Wasinger or email hayskiwanis@gmail.com.

News releaseThe Hays Kiwanis Club will host Ellis County veterans and active military personnel at its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3.&nbsp; Those being honored will enjoy a free meal and live music program featuring the TMP Pop Singers.&nbsp; Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 East Eighth.Veterans and active duty military personnel wishing to attend should RSVP to 785-628-8201 or <a href="mailto:hayskiwanis@gmail.com">hayskiwanis@gmail.com</a> on or before Nov. 1.Hays Kiwanis Club is also accepting photos to honor Ellis County Veterans and those with ties to Ellis County as part of the program.&nbsp; Photos can be emailed to <a href="mailto:hayskiwanis@gmail.com">hayskiwanis@gmail.com</a>.For additional information, contact President Sarah Wasinger or email hayskiwanis@gmail.com.

Veterans, active military invited to Kiwanis luncheon

The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on U.S. 83 near Oakley is scheduled to be closed for repairs Nov. 3 and 4.

During the work, U.S. 83 will be closed in both directions at the crossing, which is located just north of the U.S. 40 junction. Local traffic may continue to access the road up to the closure point. Through traffic will be detoured on Interstate 70 and U.S. 40.

Union Pacific and its traffic control subcontractor will oversee the repairs of the crossing and traffic control signing.

KDOTThe Union Pacific Railroad crossing on U.S. 83 near Oakley is scheduled to be closed for repairs Nov. 3 and 4.During the work, U.S. 83 will be closed in both directions at the crossing, which is located just north of the U.S. 40 junction. Local traffic may continue to access the road up to the closure point. Through traffic will be detoured on Interstate 70 and U.S. 40.Union Pacific and its traffic control subcontractor will oversee the repairs of the crossing and traffic control signing.

U.S. 83 railroad crossing near Oakley to close for repairs

Hays - Volleytech Sports Club will be hosting tryouts this Sunday, October 30th at Hays Middle School. There will be two times for players to tryout and split by age group. This will be for winter teams in 2023.

11's, 12's and 13's will begin at 1:00 and go until 2:30.

Beginning at 2:30 will be the tryouts for 14's, 15's, 16's and 17's.&nbsp;

Players are asked to register with USA Volleyball prior to attending tryouts. Tryout memberships are $10 and are available at hoavb.org.&nbsp;

Please bring proof of tryout membership Sunday.

Contact Donna and Dave Ward at ddward303@gmail.com with questions.

Hays - Volleytech Sports Club will be hosting tryouts this Sunday, October 30th at Hays Middle School. There will be two times for players to tryout and split by age group. This will be for winter teams in 2023.11's, 12's and 13's will begin at 1:00 and go until 2:30.Beginning at 2:30 will be the tryouts for 14's, 15's, 16's and 17's.&nbsp;Tryout cost is $10.Players are asked to register with USA Volleyball prior to attending tryouts. Tryout memberships are $10 and are available at hoavb.org.&nbsp;Please bring proof of tryout membership Sunday.Contact Donna and Dave Ward at ddward303@gmail.com with questions.

🏐 Volleytech Tryouts Sunday

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Jana’s Campaign, a Hays-based&nbsp;national education and&nbsp;violence&nbsp;prevention organization with the single mission of reducing gender and relationship violence,&nbsp;will host&nbsp;its annual Empty Place at the Table Gala at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall&nbsp;in Hays&nbsp;on Saturday, Nov. 12.

This annual event brings together&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign’s&nbsp;supporters, donors, and friends to celebrate the&nbsp;violence&nbsp;prevention&nbsp;and&nbsp;education work being done across the state&nbsp;and beyond.&nbsp;With this year’s theme being "the groovy '70s," this is an amazing opportunity to have fun and raise funds&nbsp;to&nbsp;ultimately make our world a safer place.&nbsp;

“Empty Place at the Table is our largest fundraising event, and it continues to grow each and every year," said Kaiti Blackburn, executive director of&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign. “I am&nbsp;in awe of the&nbsp;support we receive from the Hays community and beyond.&nbsp;Because of this generous&nbsp;support, we are able to reach&nbsp;thousands&nbsp;more&nbsp;preteens, teens, and young adults&nbsp;each year, working to prevent violent and unhealthy relationship behaviors before they start.”

The evening will&nbsp;include&nbsp;a festive cocktail hour, dinner, live&nbsp;entertainment,&nbsp;a raffle,&nbsp;along with both a silent and live auction.&nbsp;Businesses throughout the community&nbsp;and state&nbsp;have&nbsp;donated&nbsp;items and experiences&nbsp;to support this&nbsp;event.&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign&nbsp;is celebrating&nbsp;impacting over&nbsp;83,000 students from623&nbsp;middle and high schools across ten&nbsp;states.&nbsp;These&nbsp;numbers reflect work completed since 2013, when&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign&nbsp;formalized their data collection processes.&nbsp;

This year, tickets&nbsp;are&nbsp;available for both online and in-person attendance. To purchase your tickets and learn more about the event itself, visit our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.janascampaign.org/">www.JanasCampaign.org</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseJana’s Campaign, a Hays-based&nbsp;national education and&nbsp;violence&nbsp;prevention organization with the single mission of reducing gender and relationship violence,&nbsp;will host&nbsp;its annual Empty Place at the Table Gala at the Rose Garden Banquet Hall&nbsp;in Hays&nbsp;on Saturday, Nov. 12.This annual event brings together&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign’s&nbsp;supporters, donors, and friends to celebrate the&nbsp;violence&nbsp;prevention&nbsp;and&nbsp;education work being done across the state&nbsp;and beyond.&nbsp;With this year’s theme being "the groovy '70s," this is an amazing opportunity to have fun and raise funds&nbsp;to&nbsp;ultimately make our world a safer place.&nbsp;“Empty Place at the Table is our largest fundraising event, and it continues to grow each and every year," said Kaiti Blackburn, executive director of&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign. “I am&nbsp;in awe of the&nbsp;support we receive from the Hays community and beyond.&nbsp;Because of this generous&nbsp;support, we are able to reach&nbsp;thousands&nbsp;more&nbsp;preteens, teens, and young adults&nbsp;each year, working to prevent violent and unhealthy relationship behaviors before they start.”The evening will&nbsp;include&nbsp;a festive cocktail hour, dinner, live&nbsp;entertainment,&nbsp;a raffle,&nbsp;along with both a silent and live auction.&nbsp;Businesses throughout the community&nbsp;and state&nbsp;have&nbsp;donated&nbsp;items and experiences&nbsp;to support this&nbsp;event.&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign&nbsp;is celebrating&nbsp;impacting over&nbsp;83,000 students from623&nbsp;middle and high schools across ten&nbsp;states.&nbsp;These&nbsp;numbers reflect work completed since 2013, when&nbsp;Jana’s Campaign&nbsp;formalized their data collection processes.&nbsp;This year, tickets&nbsp;are&nbsp;available for both online and in-person attendance. To purchase your tickets and learn more about the event itself, visit our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.janascampaign.org/">www.JanasCampaign.org</a>.&nbsp;

Jana’s Campaign's Empty Place at the Table set for next month

Event is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Rockwell Administrative Center, 323 W. 12th.

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The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division has announced an asphalt repair project due to begin on Monday in the 500 block of Ellis Avenue has been postponed due to a
fire. 

The project will now begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen when the project is completed. 

The road will be closed from South County Line Road to
Grants Villa Road. 

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

The road will be closed to through traffic for the safety of
staff and the traveling public. 

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division has announced an asphalt repair project due to begin on Monday in the 500 block of Ellis Avenue has been postponed due to a
fire. The project will now begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen when the project is completed. The estimated completion date is Nov 9. The road will be closed from South County Line Road to
Grants Villa Road. Motorists traveling in the affected area should use
alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. The road will be closed to through traffic for the safety of
staff and the traveling public. — Ellis County

After delay, South Ellis Avenue road work set to start

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