The Salina Souper Bowl of Hope needs your help!

The annual soup collection for the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, Ashby House, and DVACK is going on now until Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. This year's goal is 56,000 cans of soup.

"We are asking businesses and churches to help us with our goal," Salina Souper Bowl of Hope organizers noted in a news release.

Donations of both cans of soup and money will be accepted. 

"$25 will allow us to buy 60 cans of soup," the organizers noted.

There are several ways for groups to make sure their contributions go toward Souper Bowl of Hope. They are as follows.

Contributions can be dropped off at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago, the week of Feb. 14 (9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday). Please take your contributions to the west side of the building by the garage door. 

You also can call 785-452-5008 to arrange for your contributions to be picked up.

The organizers ask that you have your contributions counted prior to pickup or drop off.

Additionally, contributions will be collected at Salina Dillons stores this Saturday and Sunday, and on Feb. 5, 6, and 12.

Salina Souper Bowl of Hope seeks donations for annual soup collection

From the AMERICAN RED CROSS

While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. 

Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUhCBRb6TtLBWEBUqw6ksphvM0ydae5TdhaeqY7dxOnew-3D-3DMLcr_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBN1XIdY6js7mNqLlIwCULtPZGTn6dTq2EHTxhGTYtSIoGMguRub5Z-2BgRBABGxpYIl-2FtJQCTU1eZMCqkqyV87bX4ob23mwG7gW5YsKx3YDmFOEG5-2FYJi52aPb-2BIu6xmwG68F562v2m6Atn5-2FqDPq3M0Y-3D" target="_blank">donation appointment</a>&nbsp;in their area to help ensure accident victims rushed to the emergency room, those being treated for cancer and others who count on blood product transfusions can receive lifesaving care without delay.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since the Red Cross issued its first-ever blood crisis alert, a surge in COVID-19 infections&nbsp;has further complicated efforts to rebuild the blood supply. In the Kansas and Oklahoma Region, more than 2,100 scheduled donations went uncollected so far this month as blood drives were changed or canceled because of COVID cases or required quarantines. In addition, donors with COVID must wait 14 days after their symptoms resolve or, if they are asymptomatic, after a positive test before giving blood again&nbsp;

As February approaches, and the effects from the spread of the omicron variant persist and winter weather continues to be a potential problem, people are urged to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9nAk-2BdoMpFHABCOsrA-2BSZnjsmu5onQGZP1RTpkUi1o9RxGaI_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBFpKeGQrXk7OLCMwLbkqHsT1435stRktztpPbj5FpENvxq2TdUbJDLwklOHVYyW5pTapHnNQ2csNm7nYB8m1LKsHgf1-2FndCHFKB9J77hxTrlO-2FmXKuVfTzTGoOmFbHqnQ9Xl1cSWvxSf5oMRD-2FxHOCw-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a> or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).  &nbsp;

As a thank-you for coming out to help save lives during this blood crisis, Krispy Kreme is offering those who come to give blood or platelets a free Original Glazed® dozen through the end of January. To receive the free Original Glazed dozen, visit a participating Krispy Kreme shop by Jan. 31 and present a donation sticker or a digital blood donor card through the Red Cross Blood Donor App.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Those who come to give blood or platelets Feb. 1-28, 2022, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, thanks to Amazon. (

Terms apply. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUgaMKQ4Wpsdtufy1AiEsGP3Kb3UNQrmN-2BHXl3ss9QIontPrnl7aC-2FKMPu6mO6w-2FVMruRKLbfmFWniWtXgSk8BCUW_T_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBLpVNmQYaWQ9WG23otGbTP6UIOuHiMzvULmB-2BvUKqt3868BzXA5jQYLSN1TxT1sCheMRiWP5CFWzHpwQ4mdFRcohUpU8v7ijYS5-2BlAb3Qa-2FLpjw9HA-2BD8B9z6OOMvGMJJdyzh7Xk-2FV38mhIvCsV4FOE-3D" target="_blank">rcblood.org/together</a>. )&nbsp;&nbsp;

Employment and volunteer opportunities available&nbsp;

During this challenging time, the Red Cross is also actively recruiting blood collection employees and blood drive volunteers who play vital roles in supporting the nation’s blood supply. The Red Cross encourages those interested to join us at a Red Cross hiring event on Feb. 24 from 2–7&nbsp;p.m. at&nbsp;707 N Main St., Wichita, KS 67203&nbsp;to learn more about blood collection employee opportunities in the Kansas and Oklahoma Region. There will be virtual options to attend for people seeking opportunities in Hays and Salina, Kansas, and in Tulsa. Across the region, the Red Cross needs to hire about 30 collections staff members. For volunteer opportunities to support Red Cross blood collections, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbSEB1yYF5kXzlN-2FZgqLHeJImCOqpc8ZsN9z8fFL4WyENUsb1GBMCKK-2Bnu-2FEuGOM08z83swKyUiXn-2BNR6QEnwnMZ4nxvQ0qL2zGMz2bvCB5ZfZTr_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBFPxwSx4aE6hiM-2BLUJd61CHOdJqm1zDDei-2FwwlNCUzW-2BvA9qwSQGx0e-2FK-2BMrmg9jyh42XH6UFIwJb5V1-2FS1SowNUe5403ZLy-2BUzC4zyBqCAL9mXzp4-2BBUQpHlWv-2FGvxPfaCpQZDevf-2BwRhMjhnkIxS4-3D" target="_blank">redcross.org/volunteertoday</a>.&nbsp;

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcW8o7gbhRQhu3-2BrGY78VBTVSe8Uh37tl7ceXQ2Xthz-2Fsb4n5lZsZ-2BHdiarUOgYP2JxWT1Rd-2FjbStjGbij2z9PCtIHxLsrILwTuuagtQlfNWJA-3D-3DSMZj_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBGskIDn-2FmC3RFpYIfMuaXMjklk-2BSBtcCSFEeZKLVesHxRWEZaPvtJCOlCd9i4kuYxvlrauezILaYDGML2M3vrNwsQKqU-2BwXJqs-2FzU2nlhjuSx4-2BfEZGrZlNC09FkBAL-2BFyeKeTdqFgLttFRqgRQu2gs-3D" target="_blank">additional precautions </a>– including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. &nbsp;

Save time during donation&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcW8o7gbhRQhu3-2BrGY78VBTVmfxL71k1cDqYklhBEpAqFQND97I7JDtVW3bvoT18KklclACohTYAaDsiHzEGwJLiG2qw_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBNVxF6dpveE4vN1mHsdjYdLSwh8Lh0L-2BECJBspthIfXPnrwSJ4J8NmgouUz0Fi0Z-2Bf-2Fv1sbJMhOvN0-2BfGylLpX-2Bi869JJ09b82f-2BMK9CcAWmmQPyZEpvIJVFP6xTjLQAWdADvsyMwglJ5k-2Fz-2BgCGUzs-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass</a>&nbsp;or use the&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcW0AWgbjPlOXwDMNzvwpJqgNAEfj-2F6QzWqOUlUOFSHpwA-3D-3Dw7iy_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBEvMQ92wetGDpMDJX1IWOHulXI8KtV1lmYR4dctneFfv-2BQtZcvvdaOGjLhei89gEq12UdHUcOe2qrY-2FRJFkMTFUKTE0WSnBTd7fc3EjZpSJoyCpWivVablLxPAH69R1marnt-2BogR-2BFOeTOIDnJHFeOo-3D" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>.&nbsp;

To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.&nbsp;

Health insights for donors &nbsp;

At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require trait-negative blood. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.    &nbsp;

Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.  &nbsp;

About the American Red Cross&nbsp;

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9geTRvg6gONCxWCfsFRiiR98MQQQJQpTYTykG1meDNLdMm3a_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBE47AiC6za6z6B0vyoN3tWUynNRaKiz-2B-2FELqPAjwB32m07c1mLKqS0Q24KshYjAHwb6e-2Bv9YlWbScpds7zhZXyy591CoJpsC7jWrdM491auEHzEKYww4gug-2F5A12tEZWocn0dplQzlXhG-2BnDUeX3bq8-3D" target="_blank">redcross.org</a> or <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9hg41TxzbcaEuXbjP9P1v-2F1xHqem5iGAmJXa3rg2nfp-2BCUix_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBI47V3emONycOM7nlef-2B7Wp0cHsAjLwXkZ1VrMLX-2FRAlB1jqqt7WEkD4-2FBxQXXb2N5O2g3xCPu1Xz6zdUUtgXcTlk7wwU54jh3f7dyDHz9t8o8-2FSZCx9sSiMrbfsY-2FVNkbHj49oIu8NeJUvOpdufMvs-3D" target="_blank">cruzrojaamericana.org</a>, or visit us on Twitter at <a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9tNcW8nFOa0fbFI9LCJ31zm7rtXTZjurfNvosIt6suLS0Xk9_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFlyZRQqBuhwEumpNdt-2Fb-2BStMs1OG5edHYLL3We3ZZh5v29kuW8zzoxsbJeyMU8iRVWmVlYH4Z7Vs7rqFYnfFgEi3TECjOQAoWQqkepL3RG-2FDlViRFP3GeRbm9jHJBYmr7VjfF2TueS3KjXEs4OuUzkWBH-2B6B1oU6rmnD7bu9MGqlICl-2BFWNbEAhF-2B2D4y7YB0BO9VPvkU41oCMKbJ2AjpbAyIM7XHjoOjeqFQp3xQrKGXE38RIJjnqiq8C0Q9dB5jWSSx4WL8R0IUIqkfw23tM58sMdys8FNRlLQGQvRGObCVM-3D" target="_blank">@RedCross</a>.

Red Cross: Blood, platelet donation appointments still critically needed

Pre-register now for the 2022 Salina Wedding Fair!

Not only will you gain access to the premiere wedding event in the area, but you also will receive a chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c7537d4-fbdb-4c84-b091-657cead8abd0#//">Click here to access the pre-registration page</a>

The 2022 Salina Wedding Fair is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall of Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway. 

The Salina Wedding Fair will include prizes, cake sampling, and bridal fashion shows! And don't forget about the chance to win a $500 bridal gift card!

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c7537d4-fbdb-4c84-b091-657cead8abd0#//">Pre-register</a> today!

Pre-register for the Salina Wedding Fair, chance for $500 bridal gift card

Salina USD 305 is taking another precaution in its effort to keep schools open during the coronavirus pandemic.

The district announced that, for the first time, it would be conducting a substitute teacher job fair on Thursday.

"COVID’s impact includes a need to increase our substitute teacher pool," Jennifer Camien, district public information director, told Salina Post. "Along with other community members, teachers are affected by COVID. It’s important that we have substitutes to fill in when teachers have to be out, so that we can keep classrooms and schools open."

The substitute teacher job fair is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the district office building, 1511 Gypsum Avenue.

"If someone has wondered about becoming a substitute teacher or wanted a chance to get their foot in the door, this is a great opportunity," said Eryn Wright, executive director of human resources. 

Simple requirements for substitutes include enjoying working with students and being a high school graduate. According to the district, substitutes are not required to be certified teachers or to hold college degrees but must be able to pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

USD 305 substitutes have flexible scheduling that includes choice of work locations and assignments, according to information from the district.

Additionally, the district offers paid orientation and training, as well as licensure application assistance and cost reimbursement up to $60 for first-time substitutes. There also is up to $250 in incentives per semester for substitutes who qualify, the district noted.

The district maintains a substitute teacher pool of approximately 90 people each year, according to Camien.

USD 305 hoping to increase substitute teacher pool with job fair

From the Salina Public Library Facebook page:

See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:

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There are 18 new bestsellers, 24 new movies, 20 new audiobooks, 32 new music CDs, 294 new children's books, and 284 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Great Reset: Joe Biden and the Rise of Twenty-First-Century Fascism," "Verity," and "Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World." The new movies this week include "Encanto," "Clifford the Big Red Dog," and "American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out what's new at the Salina Public Library

The Smoky Hill Museum is planning a celebration for Kansas Day, and you're invited! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmokyHillMuseum">Smoky Hill Museum</a> Facebook page:

On January 29, 2022, Kansas celebrates another year of statehood. The Smoky Hill Museum plans to offer a FREE public celebration with fun for the whole family. You can enjoy learning how to make butter or shell corn. Plus, there will be make and take crafts, delicious refreshments and more! Entrance to the Museum will be by reservation only during this time.

Please do sign up for your reservation now. Admission is free, but for health and safety reasons, we are spreading out the admission for this very popular event. The Museum Store will remain open to all visitors and no ticket will be required to visit just the Store.

Museum now taking reservations for Kansas Day celebration

ABILENE - Various books about leadership will be the focus of the 2022 Ike's Virtual Book Club.

The theme for this year's virtual book club is Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader. Ike's Book Club will meet using the Zoom platform.

"Our book selection focuses on the categories of family, military, presidency, and mentorship. The book discussions will each focus on how they relate to Dwight Eisenhower's leadership," the Eisenhower Library noted in a news release.

The first book, in February, is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. The discussion is scheduled to be led by Gene Chaves with Humanities Kansas. The 2022 version of the book club is scheduled to conclude with Susan Eisenhower discussing her recent book How Ike Led.

The full reading list and schedule is available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Eisenhower Library announces Ike's Virtual Book Club list for 2022

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

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There are 29 new movies, one new audiobook, one new music CD, 28 new children's books, and 17 other new books. The new movies this week include "Doctor Who: The Complete Thirteenth Series: Flux," "Midsomer Murders: Series 22," and "Tower of God: The Complete Season."&nbsp;&nbsp;

The following is from the Salina Public Library Facebook page.

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There are eight new bestsellers, 66 new movies, three new music CDs, 13 new children's books, and 168 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy," "Verity," and "Reminders of Him: A Novel." The new movies this week include "RWBY: Volume 8 [Blu-ray]," "House of Gucci," and "Fortress."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina Presbyterian Manor is now accepting entries for the 2022 Art is Ageless® juried exhibition.

Open to artists age 65 and older, the annual exhibition is scheduled for March 8-10. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibition is scheduled in Homewood Suites by Hilton, 115 E. Mulberry.

Area artists who are age 65 or older may submit entries for the exhibition and/or the competition for an opportunity to be featured in the 2023 Art is Ageless® calendar, according to information from Salina Presbyterian Manor. 

Artwork being entered in the competition must have been completed after the artist turned 65. Additionally, the artwork must have been completed within the past five years. 

Artwork will be accepted from both amteur and professional artists. There are nine entry categories from which to choose, including the following.

Quilting (machine-stitched or hand-stitched)

Entry forms and additional information can be obtained by calling Cathy Boos, Salina Presbyterian Manor marketing director, at 785-825-1366 or by emailing <a href="mailto:cboos@pmma.org">cboos@pmma.org</a>. You also can access entry forms online at <a href="http://artisageless.org">artisageless.org</a>.

Entries must be dropped off at Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2600 E. Crawford, by 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Contact Boos at 785-825-1366 to arrange a drop-off time.

Salina Presbyterian Manor issues call for entries for Art is Ageless®

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There are seven new movies. The new movies this week include "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," "Eternals," and "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out what's new at Salina Public Library

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SOLOMON - The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Solomon woman who was found unresponsive Wednesday afternoon at her residence.

According to information from Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis, sheriff's office personnel responded Wednesday afternoon to a report of an unresponsive female at a residence in the 300 block of 2500 Avenue. Life-saving measures had been initiated prior to first responders arrival at the residence.

Dickinson County Emergency Medical Services and Solomon and Abilene Fire Departments also responded, Davis noted.

The woman, identified as Mollie Danae Naill, 30, of Solomon, was pronounced dead at the scene, Davis reported. 

Dickinson Co. Sheriff's Office investigating death of Solomon woman

Salina police are investigating two instances of shots fired on Wednesday night and early this morning.

In the first instance, officers were sent to the 3000 block of Castle Court in southwest Salina at approximately 8:25 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a residence being shot, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. 

When officers arrived on the scene, a 28-year-old Salina man told them that his residence had been shot six times. The man, who was not injured, said he was in bed when he heard what he described as an explosion and saw drywall dust in the air near his closet, Forrester said. He also found another hole inside the closet. 

While inspecting the exterior of the house, he discovered six bullet holes. According to Forrester, one of the rounds had gone through the wall and entered the back of the refrigerator. Total damage was estimated at $2,000.

Then, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers were sent to the 1500 block of Bachtold Avenue in west Salina for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, one of the officers saw what appeared to be damage from a bullet on the north side of a residence, Forrester noted. 

The man who lived in the residence told police that he had heard gun shots from the southeast side of his house. He reported hearing three gunshots, a car door closing, and then a vehicle taking off southbound on Sycamore Street. Damage to the residence was estimated at $100.

Officers located a total of four 9mm shell casings from the area of the intersection of Bachtold Avenue and Sycamore Street, Forrester noted.

Video from the neighborhood showed what appeared to be a white Mitsubishi Eclipse two-door vehicle with a black top driving westbound on Bachtold Avenue and then southbound on Sycamore Street.

At this time, police do not believe the two incidents are related, Forrester reported.

Two residences in west, southwest Salina damaged by gunfire

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;Allen, Benjamin Ecclesiastes; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Poss of marijuana Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Base, Claire Ivy; 23; Brookville CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Bratton, Clayton Kenneth Boyd; 26; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner Domestic Battery: rude physical contact Driving While Suspended Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Dale, Colton Wayne; 23; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Garcia, Felix Michael Alexander; 23; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Drive w/o lights when needed&nbsp; Driving While Suspended DUI; 3rd in 10y;comp evidence blood/breath .08+ Transporting an open container

NAME:&nbsp;Reavis, Dustin Wayne; 40; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

NAME:&nbsp;Sprague, Robert Randall; 56; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Poss of depressant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, Jan. 27

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WICHITA – With the majority of winter still ahead, and an increasing number of calls coming in, AAA Kansas is urging motorists to pay attention to the two tire issues most likely to result in the need for emergency roadside service.

“In just the first few weeks of the year we have seen tire-related calls that amount to more than 20% of the total volume for all of last winter – and we still have almost two months to go,” said Jon Burgett, AAA Kansas Emergency Roadside Service supervisor in the Wichita area. “Drivers must make sure their tires are properly inflated and that they have sufficient tread to grip wet or snow-covered roads.”

At this time, AAA is seeing tire-related call volume in Kansas exceeding what it was pre-pandemic. From Jan. 1-18, 2022, AAA roadside assistance calls for tire problems are&nbsp;up nearly 23% when compared to the same period in 2019, so drivers are encouraged to pay attention to their tires – or pay a price.

“Neglecting basic vehicle maintenance, such as rotating tires, has been far too common throughout the pandemic, resulting in more wear and tear – and additional expense,” Burgett said. “Routines may have changed, but routine car care is still critical.”

Tires that have not been properly inflated to adjust for colder temperatures are more likely to result in a flat or blowout and tires with a worn tread are more likely to result in a crash. The good news, though, is that both of these tire troubles are easy to resolve.

Check Tire Pressure Keeping your vehicle’s tires properly inflated to the automaker’s recommended pressures is a critical element of tire maintenance. Tires that contain the specified amount of air pressure last longer and contribute to vehicle safety.

●Check tire inflation pressure on all four tires and the spare.

●As the average temperature drops, so will tire pressures – typically by one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

●The proper tire pressure levels can be found in the owner’s manual or on a sticker typically located on the driver’s side doorjamb (Do not use the pressure molded into the tire sidewall).&nbsp;

Check Tire Tread Adequate tread depth is necessary for a tire to maintain traction on slippery roads. You can measure tread depth with an inexpensive gauge available at any auto parts store or… you can use the traditional quarter test demonstrated in the photo.

Insert a quarter into a tread groove with the top of Washington's head facing down. If the top of his head is not visible, your tires are fine for continued use. If you can see above the top of Washington's head, it is time to start shopping for new tires. Take multiple measurements across the tread to help ensure accurate results.

●Winter storms, bad weather&nbsp;and&nbsp;sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

 ●Previous AAA research indicates that driving on worn tires at highway speeds increase stopping distance by a staggering 43% compared to new tires, putting drivers, and their passengers, at increased risk.

●AAA urges drivers to check tread depth, replace tires proactively, and increase following distances significantly when roadways are wet or snow-covered.

Tire and vehicle maintenance Regular and ongoing maintenance is important to keep vehicles running their best and to avoid the need for emergency roadside service. Whether it is to replace or repair a tire or other auto repair needs, having a trusted service provider provides peace of mind. Find your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair location&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503169&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">here</a>.

For more tips to ensure the performance and safety of your tires, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://aaacluballiance.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2c5%2f91-%3eLCE59.%3c5%3a%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=5430239&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=503168&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">AAA.com/TheExtraMile</a>.

AAA: Two tire troubles to avoid this winter

Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. 

In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. 

In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. 

In 1888, the National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C.

In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. 

In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. 

In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. 

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. 

In 2006, Western Union delivered its last telegram. 

In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," died in Cornish, New Hampshire, at age 91. 

In 2013, flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing 242 people. 

In 2018, a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital.

In 2020, China confirmed more than 2,700 cases of the new coronavirus with more than 80 deaths in that country; authorities postponed the end of the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home. U.S. health officials said they believed the risk to Americans remained low and that they had no evidence that the new virus was spreading in the United States; they advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to any part of China.

Ten years ago: A federal judge in Seattle sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts. (Harris-Moore was transferred from prison to a work-release facility in September 2016.) Former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White died at age 82.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months — and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely — declaring the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the nation.

One year ago: In an effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation's heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment. Ty Garbin, one of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Europe's aviation safety agency said a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max had been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes. Cloris Leachman, who won an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series, died at 94.

Today's Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 82. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 78. R&amp;B singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 76. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 74. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 73. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is 67. Country singer Cheryl White is 67. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 67. Actor Mimi Rogers is 66. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 65. Actor Susanna Thompson is 64. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 63. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 61. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 61. Actor Tamlyn Tomita is 59. Actor Bridget Fonda is 58. Actor Alan Cumming is 57. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 54. Rock singer Mike Patton is 54. Rapper Tricky is 54. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 53. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 53. Actor Josh Randall is 50. Country singer Kevin Denney is 44. Tennis player Marat Safin is 42. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 36. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 26.

Today in History - Jan. 27

The 2022 Salina Wedding Fair is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall of Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.

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ABILENE - With a theme of Dwight D. Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader, the Eisenhower Presidential Library will kick off its 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn program on Thursday.

The virtual presentation is scheduled for noon Thursday via Zoom. <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItfuuurD8jHjGbWz0IZ-9Fw_q003_y4yQ">Register in advance</a>. Registration details are available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Mary Jean Eisenhower will help those participating get to know her great-grandmother, Ida.

"Ida Eisenhower was a magnificent woman known for her strength and resilience. These character traits were passed down to each of her boys. She was a woman of strong moral fortitude with a gentle hand in teaching her children life-long lessons of character. Mary Jean will share family stories and experiences she uncovered while researching her great-grandmother's life," the Eisenhower Presidential Library noted in a news release.

The 2022 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library The Dwight D.&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library and Museum&nbsp;is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzyr4VJXNFso6qY2ML5hzMRA5zAxZ9Pd0tkmrsGca9SfILVqu5ZWEmD2F5kAaNDpc6XrQKA45DucvPuR5grrrMYA==&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">National Archives and Records Administration</a>. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. They preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the&nbsp;Eisenhower&nbsp;Presidential Library are made possible in part through the generous support of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkzoK7wzBeI1YvzTGMX4U0f-5ErzK8nHSCQf-E-dKFRBWnuQnOQF_8vBcr4UowYPmtufdbyb1IpgYgogJlL3xRDnMtmkzCJWyv0&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">Eisenhower&nbsp;Foundation</a>. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wf2DHVJdDSJ1G7ljZoEvyzcOAwsRCGgiudUv-TgOGUD-jACQKRwc9W4rRJe1GGkz1M8dmnp_cujoDnYsMY7VYxJIJ2-OiVmNLepJBfrvpAS3layvJkFoMDa0sj-jIRIju6uMBYZlCUboCp0nBj6j5fnTp8pnU-gz&amp;c=_An3bhe3I5wVvLqFOWoerNnoCfjhmXs30Tq2Y9KOtUiT4EPr2i9qpA==&amp;ch=hu7T8CDimAf2US7AP6_1ScoPE6biulAzJEomaJDcwJwwWyoxTZJytw==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Eisenhower Library Lunch & Learn: Getting to know Ida

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.

Three additional members of our community have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Friday.

Another 279 people have had COVID-19 positive test results reported to the Saline County Health Department.

The Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19.

There are a recorded 2,695 active cases of COVID-19. Due to this overwhelmingly high number of cases, the Saline County Health Department will only be contacting those under 18 years old or who have requested an isolation letter for their employers.

If you test positive and require a letter for work, please contact the Health Department at 785.826.6600.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 125 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .2 percent.

●A total of 29,654 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 54.7 percent of the total population.

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The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:

●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxqcPyrn10LFe883DRx6ytfyWmHAyr1bLF8YWXlX8WH9dkPuqKrGJUS4uPgVUOKYrzWxaKHNZ0vkeKS--RUswAgBFnKpQyjZBl-3pqC7DxQZi8BXGjD8QndE=&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLV5CPsCZcnx9s6xsLSHr3UtjlvyrwpjydnWDaC_ciQHafaQnZm89JpzAFwidrrSUDA17wPFu2R9FG-SRldQCJoA==&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001npxnwP8GtSGezK8Ah_g-mJt7ityIVxtPirwiFFu2pYenhh0aJz4qxslPqYete4iLuYm-5DBqNTwjj_5eXwwrK75lye8qixdZgq1o4Cz69FPPMXX-LDaK4is2mXdMcYprvADDw159mOiWP3BFLmv1soFV2L3Xh7edZsUdrzJ-MrDjbIiRxWU8sZ9ICDwlmsaRiD_yLPSwj8Hwi2oM18hYCdVI9Y054Css&amp;c=42tbnxxs75Y4JlZpYntVzX1zgmSled-Dqm5-z7EB3lSdTLTAHiOreQ==&amp;ch=02ejpytgnc_TKAYOg-r41PewhE-nxr1cv4B7A2tmekYDRevS5k6w5Q==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 3 additional deaths, 279 new COVID-19 cases

You can get your first in-person look at the first southern white rhino born at the Rolling Hills Zoo as early as Thursday!

This afternoon, the zoo announced that it will start allowing guests to see the male rhino calf on a trial basis beginning Thursday.

"This is a trial schedule as we continue to monitor mother, Evey, and her calf to guests in the barn. They have been doing great since the first of the year with new faces," said Brenda Gunder, Rolling Hills Zoo curator. "Our first priority is to the mother and calf, so if we should start to see signs of distress during visitation hours, the barn will be closed."

The rhino barn visitation schedule, as provided by Rolling Hills Zoo, is as follows.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The barn will remain closed to the public on Wednesdays.

Guests will be required to bring their own facemasks to enter the rhino barn. Strollers will not be allowed in the barn.

The calf was born on Dec. 9 and will be seven weeks old on Thursday. 

"As a bouncing baby boy, this calf is very curious as he explores his indoor habitat and runs zoomies from one side to the other. He enjoys brush scratches from his keepers, is developing his 'wallowing' skills, and has been seeing munching on mama’s hay. As any toddler will, he has also been seen nudging Evey to play, mouthing her face, eyes and ears, and bumping her with his developing horn. He will even put his two front feet on her as she is laying down to indicate that he’s ready to nurse," the zoo noted in a news release.

Rolling Hills Zoo announces visitation hours to see rhino calf

Kansas Wesleyan Bowling saw some strong performances over the weekend at the SWIBC V and VI tournaments held in Dallas and Plano, Texas.

In the SWIBC V tournament for the men,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12139">Caleb Demel</a>&nbsp;(SR/Salina, Kan.) rolled the first 300 game in competition history for the Coyote program in the fourth game of individual games during the team games. His perfect game helped him finish third in the individual standings with a pin total of 1087.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12146">Caleb Coleman</a>&nbsp;(SO/San Antonio, Texas) was 25th&nbsp;with 959 pins in five games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12145">Taylor Wiley</a>&nbsp;(SO/San Antonio, Texas) was 81st&nbsp;with 765 pins in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12140">Bryce Stephenson</a>&nbsp;(SR/Garland, Texas) was 87th&nbsp;with 721 pins in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/13021">Seth Baratz</a>&nbsp;(FR/Edmond, Okla.) was 98th&nbsp;with 606 in three games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/13020">Jackson Penny</a>&nbsp;(FR/Shawnee, Kan.) was 108th&nbsp;with 402 pins in two games and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/13019">Landon Jones</a>&nbsp;(FR/Plano, Texas) was 112th&nbsp;with 336 pins in two games.

KWU finished third as a team in the overall team standings out of the 14 teams at the event. KWU had a pin total of 7067, finishing only behind Newman and Wichita State.

For the women at SWIBC V, KWU finished fourth out of the seven teams at the event with a pin total of 6276.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12165">Hayleigh Hale-Haggard</a>&nbsp;(SO/Allen, Texas) led the KWU finishers in the individual standings in 18th&nbsp;with 730 pins in four games.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12157">Chloe Lovell</a>&nbsp;(SR/Junction City, Kan.) was 19th&nbsp;with 719 pins in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12163">Jasmine Senechal</a>&nbsp;(SO/Maryville, Tenn.) was 22nd&nbsp;with 680 pins in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12158">Madison Elskamp</a>&nbsp;(SR/Topeka, Kan.) was 26th&nbsp;with 659 in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12160">Linda Himes</a>&nbsp;(JR/Texarkana, Ark.) was 27th&nbsp;with 652 in four games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/13024">Kara Thompson</a>&nbsp;(FR/Rio Rancho, N.M.) was 33rd&nbsp;with 512 in three games and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12161">Taylor Lang</a>&nbsp;(JR/Hutchinson, Kan.) was 40th&nbsp;with 307 in two games.

KWU then headed to Plano, Texas, for the SWIBC VI Tournament.

On the men's side, KWU finished in second place out of the 14 competing teams, behind only Wichita State who had 7952 pins. KWU finished with 7565.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12145">Taylor Wiley</a>&nbsp;won the event rolling seven games and finishing with 1713 pins, 50 ahead of a TJ Rock from Wichita State.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12146">Caleb Coleman</a>&nbsp;finished sixth with 1578 pins over the seven games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/13020">Jackson Penny</a>&nbsp;was 15th&nbsp;with 1490 pins,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12139">Caleb Demel</a>&nbsp;was 25th&nbsp;with 1420 pins and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/28/12140">Bryce Stephenson</a>&nbsp;was 38th&nbsp;with 1364.

On the women's side, KWU finished in fourth out of the seven teams, finishing with 6546 pins.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12161">Taylor Lang</a>&nbsp;led the finishers in 14th&nbsp;with 1286 pins for seven games.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/13024">Kara Thompson</a>&nbsp;was 18th&nbsp;with 1194 pins over six games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12158">Madison Elskamp</a>&nbsp;was 24th&nbsp;with 1012 over five games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12163">Jasmine Senechal</a>&nbsp;was 28th&nbsp;with 935 for five games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12165">Hayleigh Hale-Haggard</a>&nbsp;was 32nd&nbsp;with 885 over five games,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12157">Chloe Lovell</a>&nbsp;was 35th&nbsp;with 764 over four games and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/29/12160">Linda Himes</a>&nbsp;was 41st&nbsp;with 470 over three games.

-<a href="http://kwucyotes.com">kwucyotes.com</a>-

KWU bowlers: Strong showing at weekend tournaments

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