A second transplant donor registration event for a local teen is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at at the Eagle Radio studios, 1825 S. Ohio. 

Last Friday, DKMS, in partnership with 99KG's Shane McClintock, sponsored a blood stem cell donor registration drive to help find a matching donor for Calvin Davis, 14, of Salina, who has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and is in urgent need of a blood stem cell transplant.

According to McClintock, so many people showed up that the event ran out of registration kits in two and a half hours. 

More kits have arrived, so another registration event has been scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Eagle Radio studios, 1825 S. Ohio. 

Anyone in good health between ages 18-55 is encouraged to attend the registration drive. Persons attending will review medical eligibility, fill out registration forms, swab the insides of their cheeks, and then drop off their completed packets before leaving the drive, according to DKMS.

Second transplant donor registration event Thursday

Saline County Community Baby Shower Oct. 4

CORRECTION: Salina Post inadvertantly included an incorrect time for the event. We have corrected the time of the event below. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.

NEW CAMBRIA - Peace Lutheran Church's fourth annual car show is coming up this Saturday.

The event is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the church, on Main Street in New Cambria.

"Cars of all years and styles will be at this Little Stone Church. You will get a chance to vote on your favorite. There will also be a silent auction and several different home base vendors. We will have a special performance from Taylor’s Twirlers at 12:30 and 1:30," the church noted.

UPDATE: 4th annual car show set for Peace Lutheran Church Saturday

Following are the sports programs and events scheduled for KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) this week.

Monday Chiefs Kingdom Show:&nbsp; 6 p.m.

Friday Kpreps Pre Show:&nbsp; 6 p.m.

Southeast of Saline vs Clay Center Pregame Show at Steve Fritz Field,&nbsp; Gypsum:&nbsp; 6:30 p.m.

Southeast of Saline vs Clay Center football game at Steve Fritz Field, Gypsum:&nbsp; 7 p.m.

Sunday Yellawood 500 at Talladega Super Speedway:&nbsp; noon

Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Bay:&nbsp; 6 p.m. (simulcast on 99KG)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sports on KINA this week

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:

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There are 16 new bestsellers, six new movies, one new audiobook, 32 new music CDs, two new children's books, and 186 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture," "Regretting You," and "Help is Here: Facing Life's Challenges with the Power of the Spirit." The new movies this week include "Superman &amp;amp; Lois: The Complete Second Season," "The Flash: The Complete Eighth Season," and "Masterpiece Mystery! Van der Valk Season 2."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out what's new at the Salina Public Library

Tammy Walker Cancer Center is taking registrations for two free skin cancer and prostate cancer screening events in October.

Tammy Walker Cancer Center in partnership with the Salina Masonic Lodge No. 60, Masonic Cancer Alliance, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center will be holding free skin cancer and prostate cancer screenings on Oct. 8 and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe Avenue. The community outreach events are open to the public at no charge, however, registration for the screenings is required.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer found in both men and women. People of all ages should have moles and other unusual skin changes evaluated by a professional, according to information from Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Additionally, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men behind lung cancer. The prostate cancer screening is for men ages 55 to 69 and includes a PSA blood test and physical exam, Tammy Walker Cancer Center noted in a news release. Prior to testing men will have the opportunity to consult with a urologist to help decide if the screening is appropriate and desirable.

Those interested in participating are asked to sign up for an appointment by calling Daniel Craig at 785-452-4848. Masks will be required. These screenings have filled up in past years, so registering early is recommended. 

In addition to the screenings, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits and tobacco cessation materials will be available at the event. Also, blood pressure readings will be taken.

Two cancer screening events set for Tammy Walker Cancer Center

On Sept. 16, officers with the Salina Police Department responded to Wingstop, 1621 S. Ohio Street in regard to a burglary. 

An employee arrived to open the business and discovered the safe was missing. Video surveillance shows during the early morning hours, an unknown suspect forced entry through the rear door and removed the safe.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individuals involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Det. Jones, case 2022-27424.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about burglary at Wingstop

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Due to tree damage caused by the storm on Saturday, City of Salina staff will perform a sweep of the entire city to pick up tree limbs beginning Monday.

The thunderstorm and wind event that impacted the City of Salina on Saturday caused damage to trees in all sectors of the community. While not catastrophic the damage to trees in the community was significant and subject to city forces providing services to help residents recover from this storm event.

Residents are asked to neatly stack tree limbs near the curb on their property for city pick-up by 7 a.m. Monday. City crews will work their way throughout the entire community to pick up piles of tree and limb debris in sanitation trucks, dump trucks, and where necessary, a grapple truck or a front-end loader to load the larger tree trunks. The tree limb pickup effort is expected to take one-two weeks to complete.

Residents do still have the option to take their tree limb debris to the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill for free during normal business hours. The landfill is located at 4292 S. Burma Road and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Please Note: Contractors providing a tree service are subject to fees and mixed residential loads containing sod, dirt, rock, lumber refuse, and grass will be charged $42 per ton).

For more information, please visit <a href="http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks">http://salina.ks.us/PublicWorks</a> or with further questions, contact the City of Salina General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

City of Salina to pick up storm tree debris beginning Monday

Changes at the federal level have forced an adjustment to commodities distribution in Saline County.

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, which coordinates the distribution for Saline County, can only get government commodities every other month now, according to information provided by the church this morning. As such, there will be no commodities distribution in September.

The next commodities distribution for Saline County is scheduled for Oct. 19, according to the church representative who spoke with Salina Post this morning.

Federal change forces Saline Co. commodities distribution to adjust

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There are four new movies, 21 new children's books, and 17 other new books. The new movies this week include "1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story," "When Calls The Heart: Year Nine," and "When Calls the Heart Double Feature: In Like a Lion; Turn of the Page."&nbsp;&nbsp;

TOPEKA – As part of Life Insurance Awareness month, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt highlights a lost and found search program that can have a significant financial impact on a family. 

Kansans can use this program to search among millions of dollars in unpaid life insurance policy funds.

“Purchasing life insurance is an important financial stability tool for families,” said Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. “The NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator helps Kansans locate lost or unknown policies.”

The Life Insurance Policy Locator is a free service provided by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Individuals can perform a nationwide search for missing life insurance funds by providing the social security number, legal first name, legal last name, date of birth and date of death of a deceased individual. Searches can be performed at <a href="http://eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator">eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator</a>.

If you have questions or concerns about a missing life insurance policy, please call the Kansas Insurance Department at 1-800-432-2484. To learn more about life insurance visit <a href="http://insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/">insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/</a>.

Millions in life insurance funds still unclaimed in Kansas

Having shared a love of languages for over 30 years, Jan Denning is the recipient of the 2022 Phyllis Farrar Leadership Award, presented by the Kansas World Language Association (KSWLA).&nbsp;

The KSWLA presents this award to individuals in Kansas who have made outstanding contributions over time to the profession of teaching world languages.&nbsp;

Jan, now retired, taught French and sometimes Spanish at Central High School (CHS). Her upper level courses also included students from South High School. During her time as a teacher, Jan held many leadership roles including being a part of the building’s leadership team, mentor program and served as the chair of the language department.&nbsp;

Jan remembers teaching fondly. “I loved working with so many amazing students. They all had an impact on me”, said Jan. A graduate of CHS herself, Jan’s commitment to her school and her students included making 10 different trips to Paris with students. “Learning a world language helps you to understand other cultures and to learn to respect the differences. It opens your mind to other people and other languages.”

Jan’s influence reaches beyond Salina Public Schools as she was instrumental in bringing the Seal of Biliteracy program to school districts across Kansas. As a member of the Kansas World Language Advisory Council from 2008 to 2016, she helped write the proposal to the State Board of Education for the adoption of the Seal of Biliteracy program. Since its adoption, Jan served as the coordinator at CHS from 2017 to 2022. In 2018, Jan also began serving on the Advisory Council for the Seal of Biliteracy program and advised the implementation of the program in&nbsp; numerous school districts.

Jan knows that with the Seal of Biliteracy program, “Our students are able to demonstrate proficiency in a language, which helps them in post-secondary studies, jobs and the military. Plus, learning a language is fun!”&nbsp;

Jan’s dedication to sharing her love of language has left an impact on her students at CHS and students across Kansas. We are proud that Jan chose to serve our students with her talents, passion and leadership as part of our team of great teachers inspiring great futures. Congratulations Jan on your award!

Retired Central language teacher Denning receives award

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansashistorical/">Kansas Historical Society</a> Facebook page:

Alva Duckwall started a business in Greenleaf where he sold and repaired bicycles. He sold that business in 1901 and bought another store in Abilene selling a “little bit of everything.” Along with his brother Wilbur, Duckwall expanded the business and it became one of the most popular five and dime stores in Kansas and other states. This 1950s photo shows the Duckwall's store in Council Grove. #kansashistory

Kansas Historical Society: The beginning of Duckwall's

TOPEKA – Two Salina organizations have been awarded $108,000 in grants to provide services for victims of crime, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced today.

The grants were awarded to support the following programs:

●Child Advocacy &amp; Parenting Services, Inc.,&nbsp;$32,500 to increase support of child abuse victims through increased advocacy.

●Child Advocacy &amp; Parenting Services, Inc.,&nbsp;$9,000, to sustain 24/7 advocacy support and operations of the child advocacy center.

●Child Advocacy &amp; Parenting Services, Inc.,&nbsp;$4,000&nbsp;for operating expenditures for children’s advocacy centers.

●Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas,&nbsp;$12,500 to provide temporary emergency shelter and trauma-informed support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, as well as their dependent children, in order to meet their immediate health and safety needs. Educational services will also continue to be provided to reduce the incidence of domestic and sexual violence.

●Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas, $50,000 to support ongoing operating expenses of the domestic violence/sexual assault center.

“Organizations across Kansas do great work every day to support victims of crime,” Schmidt said. “We are proud to support these organizations through the victim services grant programs.”

The awards were made from the Protection from Abuse Fund, the State Crime Victims’ Assistance Fund, the State Crime Victims’ Assistance Fund for Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers Fund. The Protection from Abuse Fund is funded by State General Fund appropriations, marriage license fees, county court costs and municipal court assessments. The State Crime Victims’ Assistance Fund is funded though the remittance of applicable fines, penalties and forfeitures from clerks of the district courts. The State Crime Victims’ Assistance Fund for Child Abuse and Neglect Fund is funded through county court costs, municipal court assessments and State General Fund appropriations. The Children’s Advocacy Centers Fund is funded though the remittance of applicable fines, penalties and forfeitures from clerks of the district courts.

This year, the attorney general’s office awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to local and state crime victim assistance organizations. More information on the grant programs and the full list of award recipients is available on the attorney general’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ag.ks.gov/#_blank" target="_blank">www.ag.ks.gov</a>.

AG Schmidt announces grants for Salina organizations

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Salina Wednesday thanks to Pestinger Distributing!

Pestinger Distributing of Salina and Colby recently won the Anheuser-Busch Esteemed Ambassadors of Excellence Big Jake Award. Mike Riemann, Pestinger Distributing's general manager, told Salina Post that "in order to achieve Ambassador status and earn the Big Jake Award, which is the highest company honor, a wholesaler must score gold proficiency three times in a five-year period. The Ambassador of Excellence award is given annually to distributors nationwide who perform at the highest level of sales execution, customer service, community involvement, environmental consciousness and the endorsement and engagement of responsible drinking programs.

Riemann said that currently, there are only 13 active Ambassadors in the nation out of more than 500 wholesalers.

One of the perks of winning the award is a local visit from the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Riemann said that the Clydesdale team will be hitching up at Chuck's Bar, 600 N. Santa Fe Avenue, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. They are scheduled to start their trek south on Santa Fe Avenue at 6 p.m., stopping along the way to deliver beer and photo opportunities at some of Pestinger Distribution's Santa Fe Avenue customers. The Clydesdale team is scheduled to conclude it's trip at The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Rieman said.

The following information about the Budweiser Clydesdales is courtesy the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PestingerBudweiser">Pestinger Distributing Facebook page</a>.

●The Clydesdale breed is about 200 years old, having originated along the banks of the River Clyde, in Scotland, in the early 19th century.

●The Budweiser Clydesdales and their red, white, and gold beer wagon, were first introduced to the public on April 7, 1933, as part of a surprise presentation brewers August Anheuser Busch, Jr. and brother Adolphus Busch made to their father to celebrate the end of Prohibition.

●All Budweiser Clydesdales are geldings and at least 4 years old.

●Size requirements: must be at least 18 hands (6 feet) high and weight between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds

●On average, each Budweiser Clydesdale consumes as much as 20 to 25 quarts of whole grains, minerals, and vitamins, 50 to 60 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.

●The harness and collar that each Budweiser Clydesdale wears weighs about 130 pounds.

●The combined weight of the horses, gear, drivers, and fully-loaded wagon is about 12 tons.

Budweiser Clydesdales to parade down Santa Fe Wednesday evening

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Multiple mailboxes and road signs west of Salina took a beating Tuesday afternoon.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that eight mailboxes and five road signs, including culvert alert and no passing zone signs, were struck between noon and 4:40 p.m. Tuesday between the 4200 block of State Street to the 7100 block of State Street.

Deputies talked to many of the mailbox owners and no one had seen or heard anything between noon and 4:40 p.m. Soldan said deputies were able to develop a time frame of when the damage occurred because some people had collected their mail for the day prior to noon and had not seen damage at that time.

Soldan said it appeared that a baseball bat or something similar was used to damage the mailboxes and signs.

Mailbox damage was estimated at $20 each. Sign damage was estimated at $50 each.

Sheriff: Mailboxes, signs damaged on State Street west of Salina

By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau

Osage orange trees are still common throughout much of the United States, though not many people appreciate just how much the thorny, dense trees have shaped our country. Before Christopher Columbus’ arrival, Osage orange had a limited range in the Red River basin in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Like the droves of Europeans who followed, the tree eventually spread to all corners of our country, so long as you don’t count Alaska and Hawaii. The thorny, dense trees go by a number of names, including hedge trees, prairie hedge, hedge apple, horse apple, bowwood or yellow wood for the hue of the heartwood. Whatever moniker you choose, the trees were the original barbed wire. After sprouting, the hedge trees were aggressively pruned to promote thick growth that was woven into a living fence considered to be “horse high, bull strong and hog tight”. Even after the widespread adoption of barbed wire, wood from the hedge tree is still highly prized for fence posts based on its ability to withstand the elements. Termites and other insects don’t bother the wood. Water doesn’t penetrate the dense grain either. Today, a post made from Osage orange is likely to outlast the strands of barbed wire attached to it. In fact, the posts can be difficult if not impossible to work with if they’re left to season too long after cutting. Hedge posts don’t decay, rather they almost petrify into something between wood and stone. Osage orange’s qualities extend well beyond corralling cattle and other livestock. Its tight grain makes the wood extraordinarily flexible, enough so that a bow made from the tree was worth a horse and blanket in the 1800s. Osage orange also offers the highest heat value of any species when burned as firewood. Osage orange is probably the most popular and widely distributed plant that isn’t a food source for either humans or animals. Its fruit is a softball-sized green ball with folded contours that surround a cluster of seeds. We called them brain blobs growing up because the outer shell consisted of folded contours. They were dense and would make a satisfying sound when flung into a tree trunk. They’ll start falling off trees any day this time of year. Rumor has it the fruits keep all sorts of creepy-crawlies away, from boxelder bugs and crickets to spiders and other pests, especially when placed in basements or near the foundation of a home. Research has yet to find any evidence to support those claims, yet the legends endure. Steel T-posts and pipe braces are gaining favor, but some still prefer to use hedge posts for fencing. Composite compound bows can launch an arrow with a much greater force than the traditional longbow, yet Osage orange bow staves are still readily available. The living fencerows are long gone, but hedge trees planted during the Great Depression as windbreaks still mark the edges of fields. There’s no one quality that has seeded the Osage orange across the countryside, rather versality is its main attribute. From hedge to post or bow to kindling, mankind has found it useful for centuries. While modern materials will eventually win out, they won’t ever have a history quite like hedge.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: History of hedge

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly was in Salina Tuesday to speak to those attending the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) annual fall conference.

Kelly told those assembled that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has worked with private sector businesses to create and retain more than 50,000 jobs. 

"That's a milestone worth celebrating. Fifty thousand jobs represent 50,000 opportunities for Kansans across state to achieve their dreams and provide greater futures for themselves and their families," she said. "This is on top of a 2.5 percent unemployment rate, one of the lowest in state history."

Kelly said that the jobs and unemployment rate, combined with record-setting levels of new private sector investment "underscore the strength of the Kansas economy now and into the future."

The governor praised the Kansas Department of Commerce, led by Lieutenant Governor David Toland, closing more than 750 economic development projects representing more than $14 billion in capital investment.

"Credit also goes to KEDA and other forward-thinking leaders here in Kansas who have made it their shared goal to strengthen the economic future of our state," Kelly said. 

"I can't thank you all enough for your partnership and your commitment to our state's success," she added.

Kelly also noted that Kansas also has become "a highly sought after destination for companies looking for a new location to grow their businesses."

"For the past two years, Kansas has won the prestigious Gold Shovel Award for excellence in attracting high-value investment projects that created a significant number of new jobs in our communities," Kelly said. "And, Kansas won the Governor's Cup for being the state with the most economic development investment per capita in the country. Kansas is No. 1 right now!"

Kelly talked about the largest private-sector investment in state history: Panasonic's $4 billion new electric vehicle battery facility in DeSoto, which was announced in July. The facility will employ 4,000 workers and create another 4,000 permanent jobs at suppliers and community businesses, she said. Additionally, 16,500 people will be hired for the construction phase.

"It's a resounding validation that we're on the right track and our future is as bright as it has ever been. Kansas is truly officially open for business," Kelly said.

The "thriving business climate" is due to the state following it's Framework for Growth Plan that was launched in 2021.

"It addressed current and future trends in our state and created a roadmap for developing several key Kansas industries, including aviation, agriculture, biotechnology, and animal health," she said.

Kelly said that none of the state's economic success has been possible without "the right people in place, sufficient housing, childcare, and quality education."

"We're working hard to recruit and retain the skilled workforce Kansas needs to compete at a global level. The main ways we're doing this are childcare expansion and affordable housing," she said. 

"This year, I signed a bipartisan bill expanding tax credits for businesses that provide childcare to employees, and I announced that my administration is giving a total of $53 million to eligible childcare staff at licensed facilities as a reward for their incredibly essential and hard work," Kelly said. 

"To reduce the price of housing, I worked to secure over $90 million in funding for housing throughout the state, and $100 million in incentives for communities to invest in diversifying and rehabilitating housing stock," she added.

Kelly noted that "without a strong education system in place, none of this is sustainable. That's why I am especially proud that we have achieved all of this while fully funding our schools."

Kelly lauds state's economic development during Salina speech

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Anguish, Brandon Alan; 30; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Beal, Michael Louis; 38; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Dodson, Rickey Odell; 41; Ogden CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;Elder, Nicole Diane; 25; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Holzhuter, Justice Jason; 28; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Defective tail lamps Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Howard, Stephen Jacob; 24; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Inscho, Gage Allen; 19; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;McMiller,Andre Javon; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Distribute opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin; Dosage 10 - &lt; 100 units Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Murray, Taylor T.; 29; Dayton, TX CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Swaney, Trevor Jamz; 27; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Flee or attempt to elude; five or more moving violations Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; felony No Proof Of Insurance Operate a MV w/o a valid license Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation

NAME:&nbsp;Thompson, Michael James; 44; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Distribute opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants; Unknown quanitity Driving While Suspended Fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; Unknown severity

NAME:&nbsp;Tiller, Darryl Wesley; 61; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Winters, Jesse Allen; 47; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Assault Criminal restraint Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Zahradnik, Scott Allen; 49; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

Saline County Booking Activity, Sept. 28

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2022. There are 94 days left in the year.

On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first effective antibiotic.

In 1781, American forces in the Revolutionary War, backed by a French fleet, began their successful siege of Yorktown, Virginia.

In 1841, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow completed his poem "Excelsior."

In 1850, flogging was abolished as a form of punishment in the U.S. Navy.

In 1920, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were indicted for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. (All were acquitted at trial, but all eight were banned from the game for life.)

In 1924, three U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle, having completed the first round-the-world trip by air in 175 days.

In 1939, during World War II, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a treaty calling for the partitioning of Poland, which the two countries had invaded.

In 1958, voters in the African country of Guinea overwhelmingly favored independence from France.

In 1962, a federal appeals court found Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett in civil contempt for blocking the admission of James Meredith, a Black student, to the University of Mississippi. (Federal marshals escorted Meredith onto the campus two days later.)

In 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat signed an accord at the White House ending Israel's military occupation of West Bank cities and laying the foundation for a Palestinian state.

In 2000, capping a 12-year battle, the government approved use of the abortion pill RU-486.

In 2019, voters in Afghanistan went to the polls to elect a president for the fourth time since a U.S.-led coalition ousted the Taliban regime in 2001; the vote was marred by violence, Taliban threats and widespread allegations of mismanagement. (After a series of delays, the country's independent election commission announced months later that Ashraf Ghani had won a second term as president.)

In 2020, the worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1 million, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.

Ten years ago: Citing national security risks, President Barack Obama blocked a Chinese company from owning four wind farm projects in northern Oregon near a Navy base where the U.S. military flew unmanned drones and electronic-warfare planes on training missions.

Five years ago: The Trump administration said its relief efforts in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria were succeeding, though people on the island said help was scarce and disorganized. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise returned to the House chamber for the first time since he was wounded three months earlier by a gunman who opened fire at a Republican baseball practice.

One year ago: Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called the 20-year war in Afghanistan a "strategic failure," and said he had favored keeping several thousand troops in the country to prevent a collapse of the U.S.-backed government and a rapid takeover by the Taliban. Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground during a celebratory groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center along Lake Michigan in Chicago, near the Obama family home. A man who shot and killed five people at a newspaper in Maryland in 2018 was sentenced to more than five life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Brigitte Bardot is 88. Actor Joel Higgins is 79. Singer Helen Shapiro is 76. Actor Vernee Watson is 73. Movie writer-director-actor John Sayles is 72. Rock musician George Lynch is 68. Zydeco singer-musician C.J. Chenier is 65. Actor Steve Hytner is 63. Actor-comedian Janeane Garofalo is 58. Country singer Matt King is 56. Actor Mira Sorvino is 55. TV personality/singer Moon Zappa is 55. Actor-model Carre Otis is 54. Actor Naomi Watts is 54. Country singer Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town) is 53. Singer/songwriter A.J. Croce is 51. Country singer Mandy Barnett is 47. Rapper Young Jeezy is 45. World Golf Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak is 45. Actor Peter Cambor is 44. Writer-producer-director-actor Bam Margera is 43. Actor Melissa Claire Egan is 41. Actor Jerrika Hinton is 41. Neo-soul musician Luke Mossman (Nathaniel Rateliff &amp; the Night Sweats ) is 41. Pop-rock singer St. Vincent is 40. Comedian/actor Phoebe Robinson is 38. Rock musician Daniel Platzman (Imagine Dragons) is 36. Actor Hilary Duff is 35. Actor Keir Gilchrist is 30.

Today in History - September 28

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, their big-legged kicker whom they so sorely missed last week in Indianapolis, will be able to play when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Chiefs used journeyman Matt Ammendola the past two weeks in place of Butker, who sprained his plant ankle when he slipped on the shoddy turf in Arizona in Week 1.

But after a solid job in a win over the Chargers, Ammendola missed an early extra point in Indianapolis and then a chip-shot field goal that would have extended the Kansas City lead to seven.

Instead, the Colts seized the momentum and marched downfield for the go-ahead touchdown in the closing seconds, and the margin in the 20-17 loss for Kansas City wound up being that missed field goal with 8:41 left to play.

"Harrison will go ahead and do a little bit today," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday, "and we'll just play it by ear."

The Chiefs are still hedging their bets, though. They waived Ammendola, who had won a five-way kicking competition to be the fill-in guy, and signed former Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad.

He would be promoted to the active roster if Butker remains unavailable.

Wright appeared in three games for Pittsburgh two years ago and 14 games for Jacksonville, where he connected on 21 of 24 field goals and 13 of 15 extra points. The former Central Florida standout's career long is 56 yards.

"I don't know (about Wright) other than his workout out here. I haven't been in a game with him," Reid said. "He had a good workout yesterday and you would hope that transfers in. He does have some experience."

Just not the same level as Butker, who has emerged alongside Baltimore's Justin Tucker as one of the NFL's best kickers.

He has converted 94% of his extra points and 90% of his field-goal tries during five-plus seasons, including a 54-yarder made while nursing a sore ankle against the Cardinals.

And Butker might have the strongest leg in the league, with 21 makes over 50 yards and a career-best of 58 yards, which gives Kansas City a chance to score any time it crosses midfield.

One thing that could factor into the decision to play him: the location of the game.

As of Wednesday, the Chiefs were still due to play Sunday night on the natural grass surface at Tampa Bay, which was getting dumped on courtesy of Hurricane Ian and could be somewhat compromised.

If the NFL decides to move the game, it would be played on the artificial surface inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

"We're not sure where we're going to play," Reid said, "but wherever we need to go, we'll go. We'll get ourselves ready for that. When the league announces it, we'll move forward in that direction. But right now we know nothing.

"And listen, my heart goes out to the people of Tampa. I haven't quite followed it and know how much it's hit or will hit, but from what I've heard it could be a big one. My heart goes out to them."

NOTES: The Chiefs activated CB Nazeeh Johnson from the practice squad Wednesday. They also signed LB Elijah Lee, who was waived the previous day, to replace him on the practice squad. ... The Chiefs signed DT Cortez Broughton to the practice squad this week. The seventh-round pick of the Chargers in 2019 spent last season on the Kansas City practice squad. He'd been waived with an injury designation in July and placed on the reserve/PUP list after clearing waivers. ... DE Mike Danna (calf), RB Ronald Jones II (illness) and WR Mecole Hardman (bruised foot) did not practice Wednesday, though Reid sounded optimistic that Hardman will play on Sunday. "I think the heel affected him a bit this past week," Reid said.

Chiefs hopeful star kicker Harrison Butker can play vs Bucs

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

The Southeast of Saline volleyball team has been gaining steam as the Lady Trojans head down the back stretch of their 2022 campaign, raising more than a few eyebrows around the Kansas volleyball community.

In their last six matches, SES knocked off #1 Little River (1A), #3 Beloit (3A), and #3 Ellinwood (2A) twice to advance to 9-6 on the season.

“These ranked wins have been huge for the confidence of our girls,” SES head coach Ashley Gilpin said. “I told them before we played Ellinwood ‘do this for yourselves but do this for the program as well.’ We don’t have a lot of tradition behind us and they proved to themselves that they can compete at a very high level.”

Fundamentally, the Lady Trojan's biggest improvements have come at the net, where middle blockers Macy Bunch and Christina Wingo have walled off opposing hitters; but perhaps the biggest improvement SES has seen has come in the form of a renewed confidence and electric energy.

“The way they respond to each other and the energy on the court has been so great to see,” Gilpin said. “We’ve looked like a completely different team and their all-around skill has improved as well.”

On the attack, Lexi Jacobson and Macy Bunch have led the way in kills while back row sensation Chase Gilpin has provided SES with a spark, digging everything that’s come her way thus far.

At the net, Brielle Ptacek has teed up her teammates with ruthless efficiency, approaching 400 assists heading into this week.

With a wave of recent momentum, SES has started to set its sights on bigger and better things to come, something the Lady Trojans have prepared for throughout a brutal gauntlet of a schedule.

“I think having all of these tough opponents is going to serve us well come postseason time,” Gilpin said. “Those opponents make us better and it can be a little bit scary sometimes but it’s definitely made us stronger and improved our confidence.”

While Southeast might not appear in this week's 3A rankings, the Lady Trojans are not a team many will take lightly the rest of the way.

“If we stay healthy and play up to our potential I think this team sees what we could do and they know where we could end up,” she said. “I think they can see themselves ranked in the top ten and if we can have a Saturday at substate like we’ve had at these tournaments I think they can see themselves at state.”

The Lady Trojans will be back in action at the Concordia Invitational on October first with five more competitions ahead before postseason play.

For continuing coverage of Lady Trojan volleyball stay tuned to the Salina Post.

SES volleyball heating up ahead of home stretch

Kansas Wesleyan's Aiden Richmond wasn't about to let her last opportunity to play well in a tournament on her home golf course slip away.

Richmond shot a 5-over-par 77 and finished third with an 80-77—157 total in the Central Plains Invitational on Tuesday at Salina Country Club. She was one stroke behind runner-up Ida Lihufvdh of Bethany (78-78—156) and 13 strokes in back of individual champion Cristina Galban of Southwestern Christian (74-71—145).

KWU was second as a team with a 324-321—645 total, four shots behind Southwestern Christian (326-315—641) and six strokes better than third-place finisher Bethany (322-329—651).

"It was really fun and I was happy about it," Richmond said. "This is my senior year and last home tournament and I feel like I made it the best home tournament for me personally."

Richmond said she's approaches everything with a sense of urgency this year.

"I feel like that with every tournament, in everything we do in golf this will be the last time I get to do that and I better make the most of it," she said.

Richmond was fifth after Monday's first 18 holes but moved up during the final 18 holes.

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