4-H club collecting coats for Oct. 17 giveaway in Russell

Imagine Ellis County&nbsp;has enlisted the assistance of Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute to conduct a survey on quality-of-life priorities for Ellis County. 

The study aims to better understand residents’ perceptions and preferences regarding various aspects of the county that can improve the area as a place to live, work and play. 

The more households who respond, the more beneficial the findings will be for identifying quality-of-life priorities in our county.

The first mailing wave of questionnaires and cover letters has been sent to a random selection of households in the county. The second wave will go out soon. 

The questionnaire booklet requires only about 10 to 15 minutes to fill out, and it is pre-addressed and postage paid for direct return by mail to the Docking Institute.

SubmittedImagine Ellis County&nbsp;has enlisted the assistance of Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute to conduct a survey on quality-of-life priorities for Ellis County. The study aims to better understand residents’ perceptions and preferences regarding various aspects of the county that can improve the area as a place to live, work and play. The more households who respond, the more beneficial the findings will be for identifying quality-of-life priorities in our county.The first mailing wave of questionnaires and cover letters has been sent to a random selection of households in the county. The second wave will go out soon. The questionnaire booklet requires only about 10 to 15 minutes to fill out, and it is pre-addressed and postage paid for direct return by mail to the Docking Institute.

Imagine Ellis County sends quality-of-life survey to residents

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The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a road construction project in Thomas County.

Crews are first resurfacing the K-186 and K-188 spurs, then will be working on an 8-mile stretch of U.S. 24, starting at the U.S. 83 junction and ending at the Sheridan County line. Traffic in the work zones will be reduced to one lane and directed through by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Delays up to 15 minutes should be anticipated.

KDOT expects the project to be completed by the end of November, weather permitting.

McCormick Excavation and Paving of Colby is the primary contractor for the nearly $2.1 million project.&nbsp;

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a road construction project in Thomas County.Crews are first resurfacing the K-186 and K-188 spurs, then will be working on an 8-mile stretch of U.S. 24, starting at the U.S. 83 junction and ending at the Sheridan County line. Traffic in the work zones will be reduced to one lane and directed through by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Delays up to 15 minutes should be anticipated.KDOT expects the project to be completed by the end of November, weather permitting.McCormick Excavation and Paving of Colby is the primary contractor for the nearly $2.1 million project.&nbsp;

Resurfacing work underway in Thomas County

Pet food drive will benefit Hays Humane Society

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Donations being accepted now for Hays coat drive

St. Joseph Food Pantry has received a one-time fresh produce drop and will hold a special drive-through distribution for families in need on Thursday. 

This car-side service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out in the St. Joseph school parking lot near the Food Pantry doors. 

Each box includes white potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, acorn squash and grapes.

St. Joseph Food Pantry has received a one-time fresh produce drop and will hold a special drive-through distribution for families in need on Thursday. This car-side service will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. or until supplies run out in the St. Joseph school parking lot near the Food Pantry doors. Each box includes white potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, acorn squash and grapes.— Submitted

St. Joe food pantry will offer fresh produce Thursday

RUSSELL — Scared Silly will be sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. RCT’s 103rd production is a compilation of short plays dealing with the spooky and supernatural in a most comedic way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randyll Mauro is making her directorial debut with this production. Seven short plays have been selected from Scared Silly and RCT is sure this will be an audience favorite! The following individuals have been cast for various roles: Kiefer Craig, Nikki Kuntzsch, Debora Kreutzer, Teressa Roe, Todd Chance, Monica Harrison, Nakota Allen, Dalton Mauro, Brandon Fitzgerald, Sheila Lamb, Olivia Schreiner and Liberty Kuntzsch.&nbsp;

It’s You by Ian McWethy-The Brillmore Strangler is on the loose--and as a slasher-movie junkie, Lois couldn't be more excited. Her friends are less thrilled, especially when they hear she's tracked the killer to the very room they're in. As the bodies pile up, accusing the right guy (or girl!) proves harder than it looks in this loving send-up of slasher-movie mayhem.&nbsp;

The True Meaning of Halloween by Don Zolidis-On Halloween night, a couple opens their door to a find true monster: a teenager without a costume who demands candy anyway. While Alicia thinks they should just give Jordan a Butterfinger and call it a night, to Jonas, it's about the integrity of trick-or-treating. It's about effort. It's about America. But if there's more to Jordan than meets the eye, it just might also be a Halloween miracle.&nbsp;

The Midnight Club by Jonathan Dorf-It's hard enough for a group of students from different walks of life to get along in detention under the best of circumstances. Try midnight detention at a supernatural school where one kid spiked the punch with holy water and another is trying to slow down his transformation into a zombie. A reminder that in a way, each of us is a brain and an athlete . . . and a ghost . . . and a werewolf.&nbsp;

The Kev-Burger by Peter Bloedel-Even though Trisha's broken her glasses, she's excited to have a nice meal with her boyfriend Ned at the new burger place in town. But Ned can see clearly that something's suspicious here. Like the guy covered in blood lurking around. Or the gangsters delivering "steaks" in a body bag. Macabre farce is on the menu in this delicious comedy.&nbsp;

The (Completely Inaccurate) Legend of the Mummy Witch House by Hillary DePiano-Three urban explorers venture into a haunted house to find proof of a legend, but when they come face-to-face with the creepy place's real residents, they're not quite what the trio expected. Turns out, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction--and way more fun.&nbsp;

Forever Friends by Becca Schlossberg-Ash is devoted to her stuffed animals, even though she's thirteen and people give her a hard time. Turns out someone else knows exactly how she feels--who happens to be a terrifying ghost who lives in her closet. A whimsical tale of friendship between the human, ghostly, and stuffed.&nbsp;

Attack of the Cafeteria Zombies by Ed Monk-Earth faces a peril unlike anything humanity has ever seen, and it looks like cafeteria corn dogs. When the principal and a school bully start acting strangely, a group of students discover that aliens are testing a mind control device on their school lunch. But the invaders have one weakness . . . and you can collect them all!&nbsp;

Performances will run October 18-22, 2022, at the RCT Playhouse (5th and Kansas, Russell). Show time is 8:00 pm. Admission is $12 or by season ticket. Scared Silly is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.&nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Community Theater is a nonprofit theater company in Russell, Kansas. The sole purpose of RCT is to produce theater for the community and the surrounding area. Completely volunteer driven, RCT is supported financially solely through ticket admissions and gifts from those supportive of community theater. Since its inception in 1986, RCT has presented 102 full-scale theatrical productions. For more information, call 785-483-4057 or visit the group's Facebook page.

SubmittedRUSSELL — Scared Silly will be sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. RCT’s 103rd production is a compilation of short plays dealing with the spooky and supernatural in a most comedic way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randyll Mauro is making her directorial debut with this production. Seven short plays have been selected from Scared Silly and RCT is sure this will be an audience favorite! The following individuals have been cast for various roles: Kiefer Craig, Nikki Kuntzsch, Debora Kreutzer, Teressa Roe, Todd Chance, Monica Harrison, Nakota Allen, Dalton Mauro, Brandon Fitzgerald, Sheila Lamb, Olivia Schreiner and Liberty Kuntzsch.&nbsp;It’s You by Ian McWethy-The Brillmore Strangler is on the loose--and as a slasher-movie junkie, Lois couldn't be more excited. Her friends are less thrilled, especially when they hear she's tracked the killer to the very room they're in. As the bodies pile up, accusing the right guy (or girl!) proves harder than it looks in this loving send-up of slasher-movie mayhem.&nbsp;The True Meaning of Halloween by Don Zolidis-On Halloween night, a couple opens their door to a find true monster: a teenager without a costume who demands candy anyway. While Alicia thinks they should just give Jordan a Butterfinger and call it a night, to Jonas, it's about the integrity of trick-or-treating. It's about effort. It's about America. But if there's more to Jordan than meets the eye, it just might also be a Halloween miracle.&nbsp;The Midnight Club by Jonathan Dorf-It's hard enough for a group of students from different walks of life to get along in detention under the best of circumstances. Try midnight detention at a supernatural school where one kid spiked the punch with holy water and another is trying to slow down his transformation into a zombie. A reminder that in a way, each of us is a brain and an athlete . . . and a ghost . . . and a werewolf.&nbsp;The Kev-Burger by Peter Bloedel-Even though Trisha's broken her glasses, she's excited to have a nice meal with her boyfriend Ned at the new burger place in town. But Ned can see clearly that something's suspicious here. Like the guy covered in blood lurking around. Or the gangsters delivering "steaks" in a body bag. Macabre farce is on the menu in this delicious comedy.&nbsp;The (Completely Inaccurate) Legend of the Mummy Witch House by Hillary DePiano-Three urban explorers venture into a haunted house to find proof of a legend, but when they come face-to-face with the creepy place's real residents, they're not quite what the trio expected. Turns out, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction--and way more fun.&nbsp;Forever Friends by Becca Schlossberg-Ash is devoted to her stuffed animals, even though she's thirteen and people give her a hard time. Turns out someone else knows exactly how she feels--who happens to be a terrifying ghost who lives in her closet. A whimsical tale of friendship between the human, ghostly, and stuffed.&nbsp;Attack of the Cafeteria Zombies by Ed Monk-Earth faces a peril unlike anything humanity has ever seen, and it looks like cafeteria corn dogs. When the principal and a school bully start acting strangely, a group of students discover that aliens are testing a mind control device on their school lunch. But the invaders have one weakness . . . and you can collect them all!&nbsp;Performances will run October 18-22, 2022, at the RCT Playhouse (5th and Kansas, Russell). Show time is 8:00 pm. Admission is $12 or by season ticket. Scared Silly is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.&nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Community Theater is a nonprofit theater company in Russell, Kansas. The sole purpose of RCT is to produce theater for the community and the surrounding area. Completely volunteer driven, RCT is supported financially solely through ticket admissions and gifts from those supportive of community theater. Since its inception in 1986, RCT has presented 102 full-scale theatrical productions. For more information, call 785-483-4057 or visit the group's Facebook page.

Russell theater group will present 'Scared Silly'

2022 United Way of Ellis County&nbsp; 4 Person Scramble

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at&nbsp;Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course

Grab your friends and join us for a fun 4 person scramble! We'll have: -Cash payouts to flighted winners -Hole prizes -Side Games -Lunch

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$30 cart rentals - Call Pro Shop to reserve 785-625-9949 **All carts brought onto course must have paid a $105 trail fee

Schedule:&nbsp; 9:00 am - Registration 10:00 am - Tee Off 12:00 pm - Grab and Go Lunch 3:00 pm - Awards

Check out our website for more information: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liveunited.us%2Fgolf-tournament%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0OV-yAbeS02WizxpJztuzB7BaTUFJoAFrftUrGSrrTsLQ733wZ3FwTNN0&amp;h=AT0cyEMaQIhCjmwjoD2YpzLnZZw1aKxiS8wADgY1FadLPBplY5jJ3JJXx7nW7JrtQSFcyLP26xbU2lYKqrU9u2J50AxXhv18SR9Fg7DVer_HgJRClUP2Cj6TCwQyJRMCarXt&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0FpRWlAWPxCQIANGJJeEWiBg37m2D5usgvtUStqQpwaD5rDhJUhh5GLzSPvplmnejqKq28RRoQ-RVCYaqAVffEfpknGLjNpq6emfKEHb2P8q_HUdkWonC8ALVCOo0C--w_Ev8YJ68xC0owe1zQa-tWkVYHXPr5cfkx0rxZw8IInUozsMyQhpPiTNhIQCfEw_QEC0fpXVQZZcT4RJHOfyMhMq93ndg6PIYuG0qy5pYITvb3kEjhXVRz8hSno7cFKLV8A9cIb7sFRSe3fNweBi_6D2SdCyybliOdn2WfxWfUypGGZQxlV-0p4RhPU_kkvPx69ZAgVQ" target="_blank">https://www.liveunited.us/golf-tournament</a>

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 </figure>2022 United Way of Ellis County&nbsp; 4 Person ScrambleSunday, Oct. 9, 2022 at&nbsp;Fort Hays Municipal Golf CourseGrab your friends and join us for a fun 4 person scramble! We'll have: -Cash payouts to flighted winners -Hole prizes -Side Games -Lunch $60 per Player/$240 per team. Signup at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgolfhub.golfgenius.com%2Fevents%2F295681e2-db92-4452-9ad0-ad08f0d24e62%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3SL55zWHYJlh6w7wYbXNjWpEcEfI0NHBcUavnQRyFYBh6OfslEYVLiZ1E&amp;h=AT2-MO3dIKDSuNuU4a3KqzpRTbt1yQgUq0btSWhnfxwPODMD0x_-LIao4vGC8qkdEPsCZ9en1biP1eKrpVjW_pw2L17s8BHEKuvId80y3EtAgmT0qyaX-qxdcgJUkTxrIQ9r&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0FpRWlAWPxCQIANGJJeEWiBg37m2D5usgvtUStqQpwaD5rDhJUhh5GLzSPvplmnejqKq28RRoQ-RVCYaqAVffEfpknGLjNpq6emfKEHb2P8q_HUdkWonC8ALVCOo0C--w_Ev8YJ68xC0owe1zQa-tWkVYHXPr5cfkx0rxZw8IInUozsMyQhpPiTNhIQCfEw_QEC0fpXVQZZcT4RJHOfyMhMq93ndg6PIYuG0qy5pYITvb3kEjhXVRz8hSno7cFKLV8A9cIb7sFRSe3fNweBi_6D2SdCyybliOdn2WfxWfUypGGZQxlV-0p4RhPU_kkvPx69ZAgVQ" target="_blank">https://golfhub.golfgenius.com/.../295681e2-db92-4452...</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgolfhub.golfgenius.com%2Fevents%2F295681e2-db92-4452-9ad0-ad08f0d24e62%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3SL55zWHYJlh6w7wYbXNjWpEcEfI0NHBcUavnQRyFYBh6OfslEYVLiZ1E&amp;h=AT2-MO3dIKDSuNuU4a3KqzpRTbt1yQgUq0btSWhnfxwPODMD0x_-LIao4vGC8qkdEPsCZ9en1biP1eKrpVjW_pw2L17s8BHEKuvId80y3EtAgmT0qyaX-qxdcgJUkTxrIQ9r&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0FpRWlAWPxCQIANGJJeEWiBg37m2D5usgvtUStqQpwaD5rDhJUhh5GLzSPvplmnejqKq28RRoQ-RVCYaqAVffEfpknGLjNpq6emfKEHb2P8q_HUdkWonC8ALVCOo0C--w_Ev8YJ68xC0owe1zQa-tWkVYHXPr5cfkx0rxZw8IInUozsMyQhpPiTNhIQCfEw_QEC0fpXVQZZcT4RJHOfyMhMq93ndg6PIYuG0qy5pYITvb3kEjhXVRz8hSno7cFKLV8A9cIb7sFRSe3fNweBi_6D2SdCyybliOdn2WfxWfUypGGZQxlV-0p4RhPU_kkvPx69ZAgVQ" target="_blank"></a>Must Prepay - Deadline Wednesday, Oct. 5. Please pay at the Pro Shop, Cash or Check - No Credit Card. $30 cart rentals - Call Pro Shop to reserve 785-625-9949 **All carts brought onto course must have paid a $105 trail fee Schedule:&nbsp; 9:00 am - Registration 10:00 am - Tee Off 12:00 pm - Grab and Go Lunch 3:00 pm - Awards Check out our website for more information: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liveunited.us%2Fgolf-tournament%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0OV-yAbeS02WizxpJztuzB7BaTUFJoAFrftUrGSrrTsLQ733wZ3FwTNN0&amp;h=AT0cyEMaQIhCjmwjoD2YpzLnZZw1aKxiS8wADgY1FadLPBplY5jJ3JJXx7nW7JrtQSFcyLP26xbU2lYKqrU9u2J50AxXhv18SR9Fg7DVer_HgJRClUP2Cj6TCwQyJRMCarXt&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0FpRWlAWPxCQIANGJJeEWiBg37m2D5usgvtUStqQpwaD5rDhJUhh5GLzSPvplmnejqKq28RRoQ-RVCYaqAVffEfpknGLjNpq6emfKEHb2P8q_HUdkWonC8ALVCOo0C--w_Ev8YJ68xC0owe1zQa-tWkVYHXPr5cfkx0rxZw8IInUozsMyQhpPiTNhIQCfEw_QEC0fpXVQZZcT4RJHOfyMhMq93ndg6PIYuG0qy5pYITvb3kEjhXVRz8hSno7cFKLV8A9cIb7sFRSe3fNweBi_6D2SdCyybliOdn2WfxWfUypGGZQxlV-0p4RhPU_kkvPx69ZAgVQ" target="_blank">https://www.liveunited.us/golf-tournament</a>

Sign up for United Way of Ellis County golf tourney fundraiser Oct. 9

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The family of a longtime Hays businessman is having a celebration of life for him on Thursday.

Friends and acquaintances of <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Russ Clark</a> are invited to attend a casual reception from 9 a.m. to noon at the Strand, 1102 Main.

Clark's family decided the Strand was a fitting location because he opened The Village Shop in that location with Don Volker in 1963.

Clark worked at his business for 27 years before retiring in 1990.

He died in December of 2020 at the age of 96 years. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Because that was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his family decided to wait until a later time for people to gather safely in his honor.</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedThe family of a longtime Hays businessman is having a celebration of life for him on Thursday.Friends and acquaintances of <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Russ Clark</a> are invited to attend a casual reception from 9 a.m. to noon at the Strand, 1102 Main.Clark's family decided the Strand was a fitting location because he opened The Village Shop in that location with Don Volker in 1963.Clark worked at his business for 27 years before retiring in 1990.He died in December of 2020 at the age of 96 years. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/991fa8c0-ac00-4848-be67-c30aa7e024a8">Because that was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his family decided to wait until a later time for people to gather safely in his honor.</a>

Celebration of life set for longtime Hays businessman

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Parents of autistic children are invited to attend a new free support group offered by the Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th.

Titled “It’s Good to Talk—Neurodivergent,” the group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month, beginning Oct. 26. Free on-site childcare will be available to those who RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 5, to the center at (785) 259-6859 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@cflehope.org">info@cflehope.org</a>.

Darian Schulte, the center’s executive director, said in an email, “Parents coping with autism face many obstacles, whether that’s developing parenting strategies, learning better ways to communicate, or advocating for their child.

“This group offers an opportunity to build social supports with other parents in similar situations. Share, listen, and learn from other parents/legal guardians on how they handle their own unique experiences with autism.”

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 </figure>News releaseParents of autistic children are invited to attend a new free support group offered by the Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th.Titled “It’s Good to Talk—Neurodivergent,” the group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month, beginning Oct. 26. Free on-site childcare will be available to those who RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 5, to the center at (785) 259-6859 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@cflehope.org">info@cflehope.org</a>.Darian Schulte, the center’s executive director, said in an email, “Parents coping with autism face many obstacles, whether that’s developing parenting strategies, learning better ways to communicate, or advocating for their child.“This group offers an opportunity to build social supports with other parents in similar situations. Share, listen, and learn from other parents/legal guardians on how they handle their own unique experiences with autism.”

Support group for parents of autistic children forms in Hays

PHILLIPS COUNTY — The Phillips County Economic Development Board voted to increase funding for commercial properties as well as residential through the Demolition Assistance Program.

The program is now able to assist you with the removal of commercial buildings that are no longer of service to the community and cannot be rehabilitated. 

For more information or to apply, visit The PCED&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phillipscountyks.org/departments/EconomicDevelopment">website</a>.

Applications will not be accepted for projects that are either completed or currently in progress. The number of applications per year per program are limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>PCEDPHILLIPS COUNTY — The Phillips County Economic Development Board voted to increase funding for commercial properties as well as residential through the Demolition Assistance Program. This change will take effect on Jan. 1.The program is now able to assist you with the removal of commercial buildings that are no longer of service to the community and cannot be rehabilitated. For more information or to apply, visit The PCED&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phillipscountyks.org/departments/EconomicDevelopment">website</a>.Applications will not be accepted for projects that are either completed or currently in progress. The number of applications per year per program are limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phillips Co. to expand demolition assistance funds to commercial buildings

RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

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 </figure>RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

Russell County events during October

Thursday's Hays City Commission work session has been canceled.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Thursday's Hays City Commission work session has been canceled.&nbsp;

Hays City Commission work session canceled this week

The Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;

This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building.

Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
to go from here.

SubmittedThe Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building. Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
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Victoria Community Coalition meeting scheduled for Oct. 5

Purple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.

Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:

· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.

Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.

Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.

Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.

Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.

In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship.

Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:

· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.

Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences.

Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. 

All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.

Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

SubmittedPurple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship. Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences. Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

Options sets events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Kansas Special Olympics is looking for 32 volunteers to help me with the Special Olympics Kansas West Region Bowling Tournament that will be on Oct. 22 at Centennial Lanes in Hays.

This will be the first West Region Bowling Tournament since 2019 and it will be the first time the tournament has been hosted in Hays.

Link to sign-up: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218?fbclid=IwAR0v-MHO7FlR174MMkurtGBAKbNlaVJVBfP6Tamo92j0Ibclhg5VuGXpu8A" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218</a>

Volunteers will be utilized as lane monitors. Lane monitors check to be sure all athletes are bowling in the correct order and write final scores for each athlete at the end of game.

All volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt courtesy of Special Olympics Kansas. Groups are welcome.

&nbsp;If you have any questions about this tournament, contact Brent Kaiser, development and sports coordinator, at kaiserb@soks.org.

SubmittedKansas Special Olympics is looking for 32 volunteers to help me with the Special Olympics Kansas West Region Bowling Tournament that will be on Oct. 22 at Centennial Lanes in Hays.This will be the first West Region Bowling Tournament since 2019 and it will be the first time the tournament has been hosted in Hays.Link to sign-up: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218?fbclid=IwAR0v-MHO7FlR174MMkurtGBAKbNlaVJVBfP6Tamo92j0Ibclhg5VuGXpu8A" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218</a>Volunteers will be utilized as lane monitors. Lane monitors check to be sure all athletes are bowling in the correct order and write final scores for each athlete at the end of game.All volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt courtesy of Special Olympics Kansas. Groups are welcome.&nbsp;If you have any questions about this tournament, contact Brent Kaiser, development and sports coordinator, at kaiserb@soks.org.

Volunteers need for Special Olympics bowling in Hays

The Dorrance American Legion, 513 Main Street, Dorrance, will host a steak feed Saturday, Oct. 8.

Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 6:30 p.m.

Menu includes 12 or 6 ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts.&nbsp;

Ice-cold beer and mixed drinks will be available.

Proceeds benefit the Dorrance American Legion.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Dorrance American Legion, 513 Main Street, Dorrance, will host a steak feed Saturday, Oct. 8.Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 6:30 p.m.Menu includes 12 or 6 ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts.&nbsp;Ice-cold beer and mixed drinks will be available.Proceeds benefit the Dorrance American Legion.&nbsp;

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