Wilson Communications eNewsletter


		February 2025


		Darcy L. Hubka-Vopat Memorial Scholarship Wilson Communications is honored to announce an additional scholarship opportunity, the Darcy L. Hubka-Vopat Memorial Scholarship, is now available to students within its service area. Darcy was born and raised in Wilson, KS and loved everything small, rural towns stand for. She was an active member in her community and believed you could accomplish anything if you just put a little work into it. Darcy was a long-time employee of Wilson Communications, having worked as an Office Assistant and AP Specialist for over 12 years. In January 2025, Darcy lost her battle with Ovarian Adenocarcinoma and to honor her memory Wilson Communications is offering one, non-renewable $500 scholarship opportunity to a student who will be pursuing a degree in an accounting related field. Eligibility requirements and applications can be obtained from our website, your school's guidance counselor, or contact our office at 785-658-2111 or 800-432-7607.


		Venice's Crazy Engineering Discover how Venetians used ingenious techniques to turn a muddy lagoon into a thriving metropolis and engineering marvel.		Weird Facts About Gilligan's Island Did you know the city of Denver was named after the great-great-grandfather of Bob Denver, who played Gilligan? Watch to learn more.


		Cybersecurity Awareness This February love is in the air and online, but so are cybercriminals. Almost a third of Americans said they used an online dating service or app according to a recent Pew survey, and 10% of people in a relationship said that they met their partner online. These stats are even higher for younger people. Unfortunately, though, all this online romance creates opportunities for scammers. Ick! Romance scams are also called sweetheart scams, which refer to scams involving online dating. Essentially, a bad actor creates a fake online profile, fires up the charm, and attempts to stir up romantic feelings in potential victims. Romance scammers try to be as convincing as possible, which can now include using artificial intelligence-powered deepfake video or audio technology. Still, many cybercriminals follow a similar scammy pattern. Look out for some red flags when cybersurfing for love: The person requests money for urgent matters, such as medical expenses or a plane ticket to see you. Never send money to someone you haven't met in person. The person requests hard-to-track forms of payment, like pre-loaded gift cards. The person claims to live far away from you, often in a foreign country. They might also say they are in the military and serving overseas. The person breaks promises to see you in person. The person wants to push the conversation from the dating app to other messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram. The relationship feels like it is moving very fast. Americans reported losing a heartbreaking $1.3 billion to romance scams in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission, and the number is likely higher due to underreporting. Safeguard your heart (and wallet) from scammers by adopting a few privacy habits: Share with care: Think before posting about yourself and others on social media or online dating services. Consider what a post reveals and who can see it. Check your settings: Consider setting your social media profiles to "private". This makes it harder for scammers to target and communicate with you. Think before you click: Be wary of messages that push you for immediate action or ask for personal information. This is a red flag for phishing. Never share personal info via email or text if you do not know the sender. Use reverse image search: Do a reverse image search of the flirty account's profile picture. You may see that image belongs to a completely different person, or has been affiliated with different online identities. If this is the case, there is a high chance the person behind the fake profile picture is trying to scam you. If you suspect you or a loved one are the victim of a romance scams, take action and immediately stop communicating with the scammer. Take note of any identifiable information you may have on them, such as their email address or phone number, take screenshots and write down any contact information. Contact your bank or credit card company if you've been scammed out of money and file a report with your local police department. Report the scam to the FTC and the FBI and alert the website, platform, or app where you met the scammer. They might have more information on the scammer that can help investigators.


		Famous "Marry Me" Chicken So delicious, it might lead to a proposal! Chicken is simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.		Easy Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli Round out your meal with crispy, golden potatoes and tender, charred broccoli — all roasted to perfection on one sheet pan.


		Fooducate Go on a journey toward improved health with this app, which helps you create good habits, eat more mindfully, and stay on track. Learn more...		Knotwords This is a mix of crossword puzzles and sudoku. Arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Learn more...		Debt Payoff Planner Billed as "your new debt payoff superpower," it provides guidance and motivation to move more quickly toward a debt-free life. Learn more...


		Turn Old Jewelry Into New Art What can you do with old costume jewelry you never wear? Create a mixed media canvas to display or give as a gift.		Pinecone Flower Wreath When painted bright colors, pinecones can be quickly transformed into flowers for a gorgeous (and inexpensive) wreath.

Wilson Communications · 2504 Ave D · PO Box 508 · Wilson KS 67490

877-576-4599

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

© 2025 Cornerstone Publishing Group Inc.

Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

View this email online.

Manage your preferences | Sign up to receive our future emails.

This email was sent to .

You can opt out of all mailings by clicking this link.

Continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.

Subscribe to our email list.