By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Coming off a busy summer concert schedule, the local band was named Entertainer of the Year (Group) in the Southern Rock/Country Rock category of the Josie Music Awards. The awards were presented during a two-day event Friday and Saturday in the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

"This is totally cool and a great honor," said Sunset Sinners' drummer Blake Blackim. "Anytime you can be recognized, its a big deal. Is this the CMAs? No. But it is just right under the CMAs. This recognition shows that we're on the right track."

According to the organization's <a href="https://www.josiemusicawards.com/">website</a>, "the Josie Music Awards was created solely to celebrate those in the independent music industry that work so hard every day and deserve to have a night of their own."

During an interview in May when the award show nominations were revealed, Blackim told Salina Post that the nomination came about after he was interviewed a few weeks prior on The Josie Show by Josie Passantino, who also is the namesake of the awards show. The internet radio show can be heard on Thursday nights.

Blackim said Passantino encouraged the Sunset Sinners to submit its Always Time for One More Beer for award consideration. As it turned out, the song led to the Sunset Sinners being nominated for Group of the Year in the Southern Rock/Country Rock category.

Because of the rigid review process for the Josie Music Awards, just being nominated for an award is an honor. According to the Josie Music Awards <a href="https://www.josiemusicawards.com/">website</a>, "Nominee suggestions go through a lengthy review process by a team of industry leaders and the official nomination list is created from their final decisions. Winners are also selected by this industry leader team (this review team has no connection to independent artists)."

Recognition for the Sunset Sinners doesn't stop with the Josie Music Awards. A few of weeks ago, the band's debut album, a compilation of their singles, was released, and it is already garnering attention. Fireworks, a music magazine in the United Kingdom, has scheduled a glowing review of the Sunset Sinners' album in its October issue. Additionally, another U.K. music magazine, Powerplay, has scheduled a feature about the Sunset Sinners for its November issue.

Blackim said the album is available on all the major music streaming services.

Additionally, two Sunset Sinners' singles - Old Glory and Friday Night - have been seen on the Nashville Music Row Charts, Blackim said.

What's next for the Sunset Sinners? The band's patriotic-themed show, Red, White, &amp; Brews is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Kansas City based blues rock powerhouse MAHAN, featuring guitarist extraordinaire Howard Mahan, is scheduled to open the show, according to information from the Stiefel Theatre.

Tickets are $23 for general admission and can be purchased from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Stiefel Theatre walk-up window box office next to the main entrance. Additionally, you can call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998 to buy direct or buy online at stiefeltheatre.org.

Sunset Sinners will bring their Red White &amp; Brews Tour to the Stiefel Theatre as the ultimate party concert to honor military, veterans, and first responders.

"We're all about honoring active military, veterans, and first responders," Blackim told Salina Post when the concert was announced. "It's because of them that we're able to go out and play and perform! We even wrote a song called Old Glory that's recently been on the Nashville radio charts. It's dedicated to everyone that had the courage to sign up and serve."

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Sunset Sinners are winners!Coming off a busy summer concert schedule, the local band was named Entertainer of the Year (Group) in the Southern Rock/Country Rock category of the Josie Music Awards. The awards were presented during a two-day event Friday and Saturday in the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tenn."This is totally cool and a great honor," said Sunset Sinners' drummer Blake Blackim. "Anytime you can be recognized, its a big deal. Is this the CMAs? No. But it is just right under the CMAs. This recognition shows that we're on the right track."According to the organization's <a href="https://www.josiemusicawards.com/">website</a>, "the Josie Music Awards was created solely to celebrate those in the independent music industry that work so hard every day and deserve to have a night of their own."During an interview in May when the award show nominations were revealed, Blackim told Salina Post that the nomination came about after he was interviewed a few weeks prior on The Josie Show by Josie Passantino, who also is the namesake of the awards show. The internet radio show can be heard on Thursday nights.Blackim said Passantino encouraged the Sunset Sinners to submit its Always Time for One More Beer for award consideration. As it turned out, the song led to the Sunset Sinners being nominated for Group of the Year in the Southern Rock/Country Rock category.Because of the rigid review process for the Josie Music Awards, just being nominated for an award is an honor. According to the Josie Music Awards <a href="https://www.josiemusicawards.com/">website</a>, "Nominee suggestions go through a lengthy review process by a team of industry leaders and the official nomination list is created from their final decisions. Winners are also selected by this industry leader team (this review team has no connection to independent artists)."Recognition for the Sunset Sinners doesn't stop with the Josie Music Awards. A few of weeks ago, the band's debut album, a compilation of their singles, was released, and it is already garnering attention. Fireworks, a music magazine in the United Kingdom, has scheduled a glowing review of the Sunset Sinners' album in its October issue. Additionally, another U.K. music magazine, Powerplay, has scheduled a feature about the Sunset Sinners for its November issue.Blackim said the album is available on all the major music streaming services.Additionally, two Sunset Sinners' singles - Old Glory and Friday Night - have been seen on the Nashville Music Row Charts, Blackim said.What's next for the Sunset Sinners? The band's patriotic-themed show, Red, White, &amp; Brews is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Kansas City based blues rock powerhouse MAHAN, featuring guitarist extraordinaire Howard Mahan, is scheduled to open the show, according to information from the Stiefel Theatre.Tickets are $23 for general admission and can be purchased from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Stiefel Theatre walk-up window box office next to the main entrance. Additionally, you can call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998 to buy direct or buy online at stiefeltheatre.org.Sunset Sinners will bring their Red White &amp; Brews Tour to the Stiefel Theatre as the ultimate party concert to honor military, veterans, and first responders."We're all about honoring active military, veterans, and first responders," Blackim told Salina Post when the concert was announced. "It's because of them that we're able to go out and play and perform! We even wrote a song called Old Glory that's recently been on the Nashville radio charts. It's dedicated to everyone that had the courage to sign up and serve."

Sunset Sinners receive Entertainer of the Year group award

Mark your calendars! The Saline County Health Department has scheduled its annual Community Flu Shot Clinic for Oct. 13.

The drive-through clinic is scheduled for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct.13 at the 4-H Building in Kenwood Park and is for persons ages 19 and older. Those participating are asked to wear short sleeves and face masks.

Vehicles should enter from the south near the Kenwood Cove entrance, according to information from the health department. 

The health department noted that persons with the following health plans who bring their insurance cards, may be covered for flu shots.

●Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage Plan C

●KanCare/Medicaid (Sunflower State Health Plan, Aetna Better Health of Kansas, United Health Care Community Plan)

According to the health department shots also will be available for persons with out of network/no health insurance and will be payable at the time of service.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTMark your calendars! The Saline County Health Department has scheduled its annual Community Flu Shot Clinic for Oct. 13.The drive-through clinic is scheduled for 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct.13 at the 4-H Building in Kenwood Park and is for persons ages 19 and older. Those participating are asked to wear short sleeves and face masks.Vehicles should enter from the south near the Kenwood Cove entrance, according to information from the health department. The health department noted that persons with the following health plans who bring their insurance cards, may be covered for flu shots.●Blue Cross/Blue Shield●Aetna●Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage Plan C●KanCare/Medicaid (Sunflower State Health Plan, Aetna Better Health of Kansas, United Health Care Community Plan)●UMR for Saline County employees onlyAccording to the health department shots also will be available for persons with out of network/no health insurance and will be payable at the time of service.

Drive through flu shot clinic set for Oct. 13

Here's what's new at the Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

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Fall Fix-Up is a few weeks away and The Friends of the River needs your help. 

The organization seeks volunteers for the annual community event, which is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon on Oct. 9.

Volunteers will meet at their worksites, and are asked to wear facemasks and bring their own gloves. Social distancing will be manditory. Tools will be provided, according to information on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smokyhillriver">The Friends of the River</a> Facebook page. Children ages 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.

There are a variety of projects with which to help during this year's event. Those projects include the following.

Ashby House Painting at the shelter, cleaning up flowerbeds, and removing debris and trash from properties. Meet at 204 S. Eighth Street.

Community Housing Development Organization Put new siding on a house, indoor painting, and yard work. Meet at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and N. Ninth Street.

City of Salina Putting medallions on storm drains about trash in the water ways. Meet in the parking lot of The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

North Town Clean the landscaping at Five-Corners. Meet at Five-Corners, N. Ninth Street and N. Broadway Boulevard.

Homes on N. Ninth Street Scrape, paint, and do yardwork. Meet at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and N. Ninth Street.

Old Smoky Hill River channel Pick up trash near the Smoky Hill River next to the YMCA. Meet in the parking lot of the YMCA, 570 YMCA Drive.

Salina Food Bank Add mulch to the garden, do yard work, and plant landscaping. Meet at 255 S. Chicago Street.

Salina Rescue Mission Paint, do yard maintenance, move furniture. Meet at 1716 Summers Road.

The Temple Paint rooms and clean the theater. Enter through the red door on the north side of the building, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Additionally, the City of Salina has announced free residential trash disposal for all Saline County residents at the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 9. The landfill is located at 4292 S. Burma Road.

Customers must have Saline County license plates on their vehicles for free disposal. Vehicles from other counties will be required to pay normal tipping fees. Commercial waste haulers will be given priority (standard rates apply).

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2130ca29-7ce3-4b75-8a59-6d6ffce3511c">City announces free landfill day for all Saline County residents</a>

Additionally, the City of Salina is scheduled to offer free mulch at the south end of the Municipal Golf Course parking lot from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 9. The city will provide a loader to help load mulch into vehicles, according to information from The Friends of the River.

For questions, email <a href="mailto:janea@smokyhillriver.org">janea@smokyhillriver.org</a> or call 785-493-8491.

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 </figure>Fall Fix-Up is a few weeks away and The Friends of the River needs your help. The organization seeks volunteers for the annual community event, which is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon on Oct. 9.Volunteers will meet at their worksites, and are asked to wear facemasks and bring their own gloves. Social distancing will be manditory. Tools will be provided, according to information on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smokyhillriver">The Friends of the River</a> Facebook page. Children ages 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.There are a variety of projects with which to help during this year's event. Those projects include the following.Ashby House Painting at the shelter, cleaning up flowerbeds, and removing debris and trash from properties. Meet at 204 S. Eighth Street.Community Housing Development Organization Put new siding on a house, indoor painting, and yard work. Meet at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and N. Ninth Street.City of Salina Putting medallions on storm drains about trash in the water ways. Meet in the parking lot of The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.North Town Clean the landscaping at Five-Corners. Meet at Five-Corners, N. Ninth Street and N. Broadway Boulevard.Homes on N. Ninth Street Scrape, paint, and do yardwork. Meet at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and N. Ninth Street.Old Smoky Hill River channel Pick up trash near the Smoky Hill River next to the YMCA. Meet in the parking lot of the YMCA, 570 YMCA Drive.Salina Food Bank Add mulch to the garden, do yard work, and plant landscaping. Meet at 255 S. Chicago Street.Salina Rescue Mission Paint, do yard maintenance, move furniture. Meet at 1716 Summers Road.The Temple Paint rooms and clean the theater. Enter through the red door on the north side of the building, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Additionally, the City of Salina has announced free residential trash disposal for all Saline County residents at the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 9. The landfill is located at 4292 S. Burma Road.Customers must have Saline County license plates on their vehicles for free disposal. Vehicles from other counties will be required to pay normal tipping fees. Commercial waste haulers will be given priority (standard rates apply).READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/2130ca29-7ce3-4b75-8a59-6d6ffce3511c">City announces free landfill day for all Saline County residents</a>Additionally, the City of Salina is scheduled to offer free mulch at the south end of the Municipal Golf Course parking lot from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 9. The city will provide a loader to help load mulch into vehicles, according to information from The Friends of the River.For questions, email <a href="mailto:janea@smokyhillriver.org">janea@smokyhillriver.org</a> or call 785-493-8491.

Volunteers sought for Fall Fix-Up

Here's what's new at Salina Public Library. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library</a> Facebook page:

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The Ottawa and Saline County CASA Program is offering training this fall for persons interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. 

The program is seeking 18 new volunteers to Change a Child’s Story™.

An informational meeting about CASA volunteer work will take place at the CAPS office, 155 N. Oakdale, Salina, KS on Sept. 8, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Training will commence Sept. 15 at 5:30 pm and every Wednesday until Nov. 3, 2021. People interested in joining the CASA program who cannot attend the informational meeting are encouraged to call the CAPS office at (785) 825-4493 for more information.

CASA volunteers advocate for abused or neglected children who are in the foster care system through no fault of their own. There are currently 36 children being served by 35 CASA volunteers in the 28th judicial district. However, there are nearly 7,000 youth currently in the Kansas foster care system.

Increasing CASA volunteers will increase the likelihood of a child exiting the foster care system faster and staying out of the foster care system longer. According to 2018 data from the Kansas CASA Association, children who had an advocate reached permanent placement faster, when compared with all children in out-of-home placement; 95 percent of kids with a CASA volunteer and stay out of long-term foster care; and 90 percent of kids with a CASA volunteer do not re-enter the child welfare system.

Current Ottawa and Saline County CASA volunteer Libby Charvat said, “This opportunity to volunteer to be a CASA...a changing, loving, supportive force in a young child’s life, during a very turbulent period of their formative years, is a gratifying ministry that you can be involved with and know that you have changed the trajectory of their young lives!”

-<a href="https://capsofsalina.org/">CAPS</a>-

The Ottawa and Saline County CASA Program is offering training this fall for persons interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. The program is seeking 18 new volunteers to Change a Child’s Story™.An informational meeting about CASA volunteer work will take place at the CAPS office, 155 N. Oakdale, Salina, KS on Sept. 8, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Training will commence Sept. 15 at 5:30 pm and every Wednesday until Nov. 3, 2021. People interested in joining the CASA program who cannot attend the informational meeting are encouraged to call the CAPS office at (785) 825-4493 for more information.CASA volunteers advocate for abused or neglected children who are in the foster care system through no fault of their own. There are currently 36 children being served by 35 CASA volunteers in the 28th judicial district. However, there are nearly 7,000 youth currently in the Kansas foster care system.Increasing CASA volunteers will increase the likelihood of a child exiting the foster care system faster and staying out of the foster care system longer. According to 2018 data from the Kansas CASA Association, children who had an advocate reached permanent placement faster, when compared with all children in out-of-home placement; 95 percent of kids with a CASA volunteer and stay out of long-term foster care; and 90 percent of kids with a CASA volunteer do not re-enter the child welfare system.Current Ottawa and Saline County CASA volunteer Libby Charvat said, “This opportunity to volunteer to be a CASA...a changing, loving, supportive force in a young child’s life, during a very turbulent period of their formative years, is a gratifying ministry that you can be involved with and know that you have changed the trajectory of their young lives!”-<a href="https://capsofsalina.org/">CAPS</a>-

Ottawa, Saline County CASA Program recruiting new volunteers

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Food insecurity affects one in every five children in Saline County. That is why the Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank, whose mission it is to provide emergency needs for food, shelter and well-being to Saline County residents, has announced a matching gift challenge intended to secure funds needed to expand operations to meet the rising needs of the community.

“We are so privileged to have specials donors pay tribute to our 50th anniversary by matching donations received before Dec. 31 up to $50,0000. We can’t think of a better way to encourage others to join us in providing families safe access to nutrition and resources," said Food Bank Executive Director Karen Couch. "In addition to funding a strategic expansion of our operations, this campaign gives us the endurance to keep fighting hunger and helping our most vulnerable citizens in the years to come.”

As the need for resources continues to grow due to the pandemic, many Kansans — including children, seniors and increasingly vulnerable populations — find themselves struggling to get back on track. The Food Bank distributed a record-setting amount of food and hygiene items over the last year through food programs and partner relationships. 

Looking to the future, Couch said, “Our food bank is more than just a short-term solution to a household in crisis. We are positioned to be a key step on the road to long-term stability, but it takes hard-working team of creative individuals, volunteers and donors to make it happen.”

For those looking to contribute to the food bank, donations can be made online via the website, mailed in, or dropped off at 255 S. Chicago Street&nbsp; during normal business hours. 

To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.salinafood.org">www.salinafood.org</a> or find us on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/salinafoodbank">www.facebook.com/salinafoodbank</a>.

Food insecurity affects one in every five children in Saline County. That is why the Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank, whose mission it is to provide emergency needs for food, shelter and well-being to Saline County residents, has announced a matching gift challenge intended to secure funds needed to expand operations to meet the rising needs of the community.“We are so privileged to have specials donors pay tribute to our 50th anniversary by matching donations received before Dec. 31 up to $50,0000. We can’t think of a better way to encourage others to join us in providing families safe access to nutrition and resources," said Food Bank Executive Director Karen Couch. "In addition to funding a strategic expansion of our operations, this campaign gives us the endurance to keep fighting hunger and helping our most vulnerable citizens in the years to come.”As the need for resources continues to grow due to the pandemic, many Kansans — including children, seniors and increasingly vulnerable populations — find themselves struggling to get back on track. The Food Bank distributed a record-setting amount of food and hygiene items over the last year through food programs and partner relationships. Looking to the future, Couch said, “Our food bank is more than just a short-term solution to a household in crisis. We are positioned to be a key step on the road to long-term stability, but it takes hard-working team of creative individuals, volunteers and donors to make it happen.”For those looking to contribute to the food bank, donations can be made online via the website, mailed in, or dropped off at 255 S. Chicago Street&nbsp; during normal business hours. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.salinafood.org">www.salinafood.org</a> or find us on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/salinafoodbank">www.facebook.com/salinafoodbank</a>.

Food bank announces $50,000 matching gift challenge

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) invites older Kansans and caregivers to the Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) Sunflower Connections events. 

The first event that highlights practical information and includes fun for seniors and caregivers is slated for Sept. 1 at the Marion Community Center, 203 N. Third Street in Marion. A second event is planned for Sept. 30 in Wamego in conjunction with the community’s Senior Resource Fair.

“COVID-19 has popped our plans for our popular annual Sunflower Fair—so these two events are ways for people in this part of Kansas to get trustworthy and practical information on topics important to anyone who is going to celebrate more birthdays,” said Julie Govert Walter, executive director of the NC-FH AAA. 

She added that experts will cover “How to Make your Money Last as Long as You Do,” “Positive Aging” and “Talking With Your Doctor: Being Your Best Health Care Advocate.”

Walter said that each event features expert speakers, prizes, entertainment and lunch. For the safety of participants, each event is limited to 50 people.

Registration costs $10 per person and includes a catered lunch.

To register, call the NC-FH AAA at 1-800-432-2703 or visit <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com/sunflowerconnections">www.ncfhaaa.com/sunflowerconnections</a>. Each event starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends about 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged as space is restricted because of concerns for safety during the pandemic.

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) invites older Kansans and caregivers to the Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) Sunflower Connections events. The first event that highlights practical information and includes fun for seniors and caregivers is slated for Sept. 1 at the Marion Community Center, 203 N. Third Street in Marion. A second event is planned for Sept. 30 in Wamego in conjunction with the community’s Senior Resource Fair.“COVID-19 has popped our plans for our popular annual Sunflower Fair—so these two events are ways for people in this part of Kansas to get trustworthy and practical information on topics important to anyone who is going to celebrate more birthdays,” said Julie Govert Walter, executive director of the NC-FH AAA. She added that experts will cover “How to Make your Money Last as Long as You Do,” “Positive Aging” and “Talking With Your Doctor: Being Your Best Health Care Advocate.”Walter said that each event features expert speakers, prizes, entertainment and lunch. For the safety of participants, each event is limited to 50 people.Registration costs $10 per person and includes a catered lunch.To register, call the NC-FH AAA at 1-800-432-2703 or visit <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com/sunflowerconnections">www.ncfhaaa.com/sunflowerconnections</a>. Each event starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends about 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged as space is restricted because of concerns for safety during the pandemic.

Answers for Older Kansans at Sunflower Connections events

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MjEuNDYyMzMzMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dzIuZWQuZ292L3Byb2dyYW1zL25jbGJicnMvaW5kZXguaHRtbD91dG1fY29udGVudD0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fbmFtZT0mdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fdGVybT0ifQ.pd46RO8JJvrIPRYxfjQW7O5HyyHiQkTapBjdDf2LsXQ/s/1504423233/br/112655539636-l" target="_blank">National Blue Ribbon Schools</a>&nbsp;for 2021, including five schools in Kansas.

The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MjEuNDYyMzMzMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lZC5nb3YvbmV3cy9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy91cy1kZXBhcnRtZW50LWVkdWNhdGlvbi1hbm5vdW5jZXMtcmV0dXJuLXNjaG9vbC1yb2FkLXRyaXAtc3BvdGxpZ2h0LXNhZmUtcmV0dXJuLXBlcnNvbi1sZWFybmluZz91dG1fY29udGVudD0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fbmFtZT0mdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fdGVybT0ifQ.3pBTes0NKXe6hopw199DqqbiRf0UIktlWkQ-PRocBGg/s/1504423233/br/112655539636-l" target="_blank">Return to School Road Trip</a>, while visiting an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Ill.

The Kansas schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were:

●El Dorado – Grandview Elementary School, El Dorado Public Schools Unified School District 490.

●Ellsworth – Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth Unified School District 327.

●Hays – Roosevelt Elementary School, Hays Unified School District 489.

 ●Olathe – Mahaffie Elementary School, Olathe Unified School District 233.

●Sabetha – Sabetha Elementary School, Prairie Hills Unified School District 113.

“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” said Secretary Cardona. “I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.”

The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools.

The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

●Exemplary High-Performing Schools&nbsp;are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

●Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools&nbsp;are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students.

Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites National Blue Ribbon Schools nominations from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MjEuNDYyMzMzMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dzIuZWQuZ292L3Byb2dyYW1zL25jbGJicnMvaW5kZXguaHRtbD91dG1fY29udGVudD0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fbmFtZT0mdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fdGVybT0ifQ.pd46RO8JJvrIPRYxfjQW7O5HyyHiQkTapBjdDf2LsXQ/s/1504423233/br/112655539636-l" target="_blank">National Blue Ribbon Schools</a>&nbsp;for 2021, including five schools in Kansas. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona made the announcement during his&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MjEuNDYyMzMzMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5lZC5nb3YvbmV3cy9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlcy91cy1kZXBhcnRtZW50LWVkdWNhdGlvbi1hbm5vdW5jZXMtcmV0dXJuLXNjaG9vbC1yb2FkLXRyaXAtc3BvdGxpZ2h0LXNhZmUtcmV0dXJuLXBlcnNvbi1sZWFybmluZz91dG1fY29udGVudD0mdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fbmFtZT0mdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSZ1dG1fdGVybT0ifQ.3pBTes0NKXe6hopw199DqqbiRf0UIktlWkQ-PRocBGg/s/1504423233/br/112655539636-l" target="_blank">Return to School Road Trip</a>, while visiting an awardee school, Walter R. Sundling Jr. High School, in Palatine, Ill.The Kansas schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were:●El Dorado – Grandview Elementary School, El Dorado Public Schools Unified School District 490.●Ellsworth – Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth Unified School District 327.●Hays – Roosevelt Elementary School, Hays Unified School District 489. ●Olathe – Mahaffie Elementary School, Olathe Unified School District 233.●Sabetha – Sabetha Elementary School, Prairie Hills Unified School District 113.“This year’s cohort of honorees demonstrates what is possible when committed educators and school leaders create vibrant, welcoming, and affirming school cultures where rich teaching and learning can flourish,” said Secretary Cardona. “I commend all our Blue Ribbon honorees for working to keep students healthy and safe while meeting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. In the face of unprecedented circumstances, you found creative ways to engage, care for, protect, and teach our children. Blue Ribbon Schools have so much to offer and can serve as a model for other schools and communities so that we can truly build back better.”The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 39th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools.The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:●Exemplary High-Performing Schools&nbsp;are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.●Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools&nbsp;are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students.Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites National Blue Ribbon Schools nominations from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education.-U.S. Department of Education-

Ellsworth Elementary among 5 Kansas schools to receive national award

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;&nbsp;Allen, Lelando Eugene; 38; Wichita CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance

NAME:&nbsp;Brathwaite, Antoine Denton; 30; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions

NAME:&nbsp;Estes, Jaron; 31; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit

NAME:&nbsp;Geren, Natalie Renea; 39; Marion CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Johnson, Anne Marie; 29; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Martin, Jamal; 39; Alamogordo, New Mexico CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit

NAME:&nbsp;Matthews, Rachel Lynn; 36; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Moshier, Christopher John; 43; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Toothman, Carl Gregory; 47; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of stimulant; 1 prior conviction Probation Violation Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Eric James; 34;&nbsp;Schkillshben, Pennsylvania CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit

NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Maurio Del Lavon; 38; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation

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.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Allen, Lelando Eugene; 38; Wichita CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram Distribute opiate, opium, narcotic, certain stimulant; 100 grams - &lt; 1 kilogram Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Brathwaite, Antoine Denton; 30; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Estes, Jaron; 31; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632241583648.jpeg" alt="Geren, Natalie Renea" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Geren, Natalie Renea; 39; Marion CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632241659207.jpeg" alt="Johnson, Anne Marie" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Johnson, Anne Marie; 29; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Martin, Jamal; 39; Alamogordo, New Mexico CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Matthews, Rachel Lynn; 36; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632241915091.jpeg" alt="Moshier, Christopher John" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Moshier, Christopher John; 43; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632241986464.jpeg" alt="Toothman, Carl Gregory" />
 <figcaption>Toothman, Carl Gregory</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Toothman, Carl Gregory; 47; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of stimulant; 1 prior conviction Probation Violation Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632242098698.jpeg" alt="Williams, Eric James" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Eric James; 34;&nbsp;Schkillshben, Pennsylvania CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;In transit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632242185400.jpeg" alt="Williams, Maurio Del Lavon" />
 <figcaption>Williams, Maurio Del Lavon</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Williams, Maurio Del Lavon; 38; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, Sept. 21

Congratulations to Justin Deines of Ramona, the Week 2 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest on&nbsp;<a href="http://salinapost.com/">SalinaPost.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deines, who scored 13 out of 16 points, wins a pair of tickets and a parking pass to the Chiefs game against the Chargers Sunday in Arrowhead Stadium.

Although the season has begun, you still have time to win!

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d56f448d-e474-448c-9a47-8f7d4ce8ae6f?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up</a>&nbsp;today to make your picks for a chance to win weekly prizes including Chiefs tickets, show tickets, and cash. If you pick well, you'll also be in the running for the local season prize of $1,000 and a national season prize of a trip to Hawaii!

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<figure>
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 </figure>Congratulations to Justin Deines of Ramona, the Week 2 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest on&nbsp;<a href="http://salinapost.com/">SalinaPost.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Deines, who scored 13 out of 16 points, wins a pair of tickets and a parking pass to the Chiefs game against the Chargers Sunday in Arrowhead Stadium.Although the season has begun, you still have time to win!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d56f448d-e474-448c-9a47-8f7d4ce8ae6f?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up</a>&nbsp;today to make your picks for a chance to win weekly prizes including Chiefs tickets, show tickets, and cash. If you pick well, you'll also be in the running for the local season prize of $1,000 and a national season prize of a trip to Hawaii!To get to the registration page,&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d56f448d-e474-448c-9a47-8f7d4ce8ae6f?contestid=3#registration/login">click here</a>&nbsp;or go to the Contests tab near the top of&nbsp;<a href="http://salinapost.com/">SalinaPost.com</a>.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d56f448d-e474-448c-9a47-8f7d4ce8ae6f?contestid=3#registration/login">Register today</a>&nbsp;and prove that you have what it takes to win Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory!

Gridiron Glory: Congrats Justin Deines!

A Glock was stolen from a north Salina residence on Monday.

Tiera Steen, 23, of Salina, told police that she was in the process of moving into a house in the 800 block of W. Elm Street, and was away from the residence between 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. 

When she returned to the residence at 1 p.m., she found the front door had been kicked in and her Glock Gen4 model 17 9/11 commemorative handgun had been stolen, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The gun has a U.S. Flag on the slide. The gun was valued at $800.

Damage to the door was estimated at $200.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Glock was stolen from a north Salina residence on Monday.Tiera Steen, 23, of Salina, told police that she was in the process of moving into a house in the 800 block of W. Elm Street, and was away from the residence between 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. When she returned to the residence at 1 p.m., she found the front door had been kicked in and her Glock Gen4 model 17 9/11 commemorative handgun had been stolen, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The gun has a U.S. Flag on the slide. The gun was valued at $800.Damage to the door was estimated at $200.

9/11 commemorative Glock stolen from north Salina house

Police are investigating the theft of a pickup and trailer from a Salina construction company over the weekend.

Sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, someone entered a fenced-in area and stole the following from Smoky Hill Construction, 1615 W. Magnolia Road, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

●A 2001 Dodge Ram pickup with a Kansas license plate of 620980

●A black dual-axle trailer with Kansas license plate of 567065

Both the pickup and the trailer had company decals on them.

It is believed that the thief attempted to steal a Ford F150 belonging to the company, however the pickup was found stuck in the mud behind the business, Forrester said. 

Additionally, an employee-owned pickup that was parked at the business had both the headlights and taillights removed and a window broken, Forrester said.

Total loss was estimated at just under $11,000, he said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating the theft of a pickup and trailer from a Salina construction company over the weekend.Sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, someone entered a fenced-in area and stole the following from Smoky Hill Construction, 1615 W. Magnolia Road, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.●A 2001 Dodge Ram pickup with a Kansas license plate of 620980●A black dual-axle trailer with Kansas license plate of 567065Both the pickup and the trailer had company decals on them.It is believed that the thief attempted to steal a Ford F150 belonging to the company, however the pickup was found stuck in the mud behind the business, Forrester said. Additionally, an employee-owned pickup that was parked at the business had both the headlights and taillights removed and a window broken, Forrester said.Total loss was estimated at just under $11,000, he said.

Pickup, trailer stolen from Salina construction company

CLAY CENTER - Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been awarded a $198,116 grant through the Health Resources &amp; Services Administration as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. 

The grant is part of the Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Confidence (RHCVC) program, which provides up to $49,529 per rural health clinic location. CCMC will receive funds in support of vaccine administration at Clay Center Family Physicians, Clyde Family Physicians, Linn Family Physicians, and Riley Family Physicians.

“The additional funding will provide opportunities to reinforce vaccine information, education, and resources throughout our rural health clinics and surrounding areas. This initiative covers a broad range of efforts; including improving health care in rural areas by reinforcing basic messaging about prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases,”&nbsp;Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC, said.

The RHCVC Program is an initiative to improve vaccine confidence and counter vaccine hesitancy in rural communities where COVID-19 vaccine uptake lags in comparison to more populated areas. CCMC is well positioned to disseminate information about how and where to get vaccinated at the local level, and to coordinate with existing vaccination sites to identify strategies to increase vaccine confidence.

CLAY CENTER - Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been awarded a $198,116 grant through the Health Resources &amp; Services Administration as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The grant is part of the Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Confidence (RHCVC) program, which provides up to $49,529 per rural health clinic location. CCMC will receive funds in support of vaccine administration at Clay Center Family Physicians, Clyde Family Physicians, Linn Family Physicians, and Riley Family Physicians.“The additional funding will provide opportunities to reinforce vaccine information, education, and resources throughout our rural health clinics and surrounding areas. This initiative covers a broad range of efforts; including improving health care in rural areas by reinforcing basic messaging about prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases,”&nbsp;Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC, said.The RHCVC Program is an initiative to improve vaccine confidence and counter vaccine hesitancy in rural communities where COVID-19 vaccine uptake lags in comparison to more populated areas. CCMC is well positioned to disseminate information about how and where to get vaccinated at the local level, and to coordinate with existing vaccination sites to identify strategies to increase vaccine confidence.

Clay County Medical Center receives COVID-19 vaccine grant

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has announced the results of its recent You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign.

During the campaign Aug. 20 to Sept. 6, the sheriff's office conducted overtime saturation patrols to aggressively enforce Kansas impaired driving laws.

Deputies made 118 vehicle stops which resulted in the following, according to information from the sheriff's office.

"If you were stopped you hopefully learned from your experience," said Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan. "You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws all through the year. We will continue to do so because, while the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign may be over, we are always committed to enforcing impaired driving and other traffic laws."

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign was supported by a federal grant through the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has announced the results of its recent You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign.During the campaign Aug. 20 to Sept. 6, the sheriff's office conducted overtime saturation patrols to aggressively enforce Kansas impaired driving laws.Deputies made 118 vehicle stops which resulted in the following, according to information from the sheriff's office.●Five impaired driving arrests●A safety belt citation●Twenty-six speeding citations●Ninety-seven other citations●Three non-DUI-related arrests"If you were stopped you hopefully learned from your experience," said Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan. "You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws all through the year. We will continue to do so because, while the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign may be over, we are always committed to enforcing impaired driving and other traffic laws."The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. campaign was supported by a federal grant through the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Saline County Sheriff's Office releases results of saturation patrols

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2021. There are 101 days left in the year. 

On Sept. 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit. 

In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy. 

In 1912, magician Harry Houdini first publicly performed his "Water Torture Cell" trick at the Circus Busch in Berlin.

In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives. 

In 1948, Milton Berle made his debut as permanent host of "The Texaco Star Theater" on NBC-TV. 

In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.

In 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court. 

In 1982, Amin Gemayel, brother of Lebanon's assassinated president-elect, Bashir Gemayel, was himself elected president. National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever. 

In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program. 

In 1987, NFL players called a strike, mainly over the issue of free agency. (The 24-day walkout prompted football owners to hire replacement players.) 

In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.) 

In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks. 

In 2008, baseball said farewell to the original Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. 

Ten years ago: Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr. The state of Georgia executed Troy Davis, who used his last words to declare his innocence in the killing of police officer Mark MacPhail. Alternative rock group R.E.M. announced on its website that it had "decided to call it a day as a band."

Five years ago: Outraged Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled Heather Bresch, the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, about the significant cost increase of its life-saving EpiPens; defending her company's business practices, Bresch told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee she wished the company had "better anticipated the magnitude and acceleration" of the rising prices for some families.

One year ago: President Donald Trump met at the White House with Amy Coney Barrett, as the conservative judge emerged as an early favorite for the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An enormous wildfire in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles was one of more than two dozen major fires burning across California, including five of the largest wildfires in state history. The Las Vegas Raiders, playing their first game a new $2 billion stadium following their move from Oakland, defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24; there were no fans in attendance because of the coronavirus.

Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 80. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 78. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 77. Musician Don Felder is 74. Author Stephen King is 74. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 72. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 71. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 64. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 64. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 62. Actor David James Elliott is 61. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 60. Actor Nancy Travis is 60. Actor Rob Morrow is 59. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 58. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 58. Actor Cheryl Hines is 56. Country singer Faith Hill is 54. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 54. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 53. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 53. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 53. Actor Billy Porter is 52. Actor Rob Benedict is 51. Actor James Lesure is 50. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 50. Actor Luke Wilson is 50. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 43. Actor Bradford Anderson is 42. Actor Autumn Reeser is 41. TV personality Nicole Richie is 40. Actor Maggie Grace is 38. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 38. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 37. Rapper Wale is 37. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 35. Actor Ryan Guzman is 34. Actor Nikolas Brino is 23.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2021. There are 101 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Sept. 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit. On this date: In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy. In 1912, magician Harry Houdini first publicly performed his "Water Torture Cell" trick at the Circus Busch in Berlin.In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives. In 1948, Milton Berle made his debut as permanent host of "The Texaco Star Theater" on NBC-TV. In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.In 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court. In 1982, Amin Gemayel, brother of Lebanon's assassinated president-elect, Bashir Gemayel, was himself elected president. National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever. In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program. In 1987, NFL players called a strike, mainly over the issue of free agency. (The 24-day walkout prompted football owners to hire replacement players.) In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.) In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks. In 2008, baseball said farewell to the original Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. Ten years ago: Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr. The state of Georgia executed Troy Davis, who used his last words to declare his innocence in the killing of police officer Mark MacPhail. Alternative rock group R.E.M. announced on its website that it had "decided to call it a day as a band."Five years ago: Outraged Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled Heather Bresch, the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, about the significant cost increase of its life-saving EpiPens; defending her company's business practices, Bresch told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee she wished the company had "better anticipated the magnitude and acceleration" of the rising prices for some families.One year ago: President Donald Trump met at the White House with Amy Coney Barrett, as the conservative judge emerged as an early favorite for the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An enormous wildfire in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles was one of more than two dozen major fires burning across California, including five of the largest wildfires in state history. The Las Vegas Raiders, playing their first game a new $2 billion stadium following their move from Oakland, defeated the New Orleans Saints 34-24; there were no fans in attendance because of the coronavirus.Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 80. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 78. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 77. Musician Don Felder is 74. Author Stephen King is 74. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 72. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 71. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 64. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 64. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 62. Actor David James Elliott is 61. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 60. Actor Nancy Travis is 60. Actor Rob Morrow is 59. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 58. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 58. Actor Cheryl Hines is 56. Country singer Faith Hill is 54. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 54. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 53. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 53. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 53. Actor Billy Porter is 52. Actor Rob Benedict is 51. Actor James Lesure is 50. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 50. Actor Luke Wilson is 50. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 43. Actor Bradford Anderson is 42. Actor Autumn Reeser is 41. TV personality Nicole Richie is 40. Actor Maggie Grace is 38. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 38. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 37. Rapper Wale is 37. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 35. Actor Ryan Guzman is 34. Actor Nikolas Brino is 23.

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IRVING, Texas&nbsp;– Kansas freshman outside hitter/libero Caroline Bien has been named the Big 12 Rookie of the Week for the second straight week, the conference office announced Tuesday. Bien averaged 10.7 kills and hit .387 as Kansas won the Jayhawk Classic with wins against Kansas City, Missouri State and Albany. KU opened the weekend ending Kansas City's eight-match winning streak and followed that ending Missouri State's six-match winning streak. A native of Overland Park, Bien's 14 kills against Kansas City tied her season/career high as she posted a .565 hitting percentage against the Roos. In the win versus Missouri State, Bien had 10 kills for the sixth time this season and she hit .444 against the Bears. Her 16 digs against Missouri State were her second most this year. The 2021 Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year, last week Bien won the Big 12 Rookie of the Week honor as the Jayhawks won the Kansas Invitational going 3-0 in the event. Kansas (8-3) has won six-straight matches heading into Big 12 play. Preseason pick No. 4 by the league coaches, the Jayhawks open league competition at Texas Tech (10-3), Sept. 24-25, with both matches starting at 6 p.m. (Central).&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>IRVING, Texas&nbsp;– Kansas freshman outside hitter/libero Caroline Bien has been named the Big 12 Rookie of the Week for the second straight week, the conference office announced Tuesday. Bien averaged 10.7 kills and hit .387 as Kansas won the Jayhawk Classic with wins against Kansas City, Missouri State and Albany. KU opened the weekend ending Kansas City's eight-match winning streak and followed that ending Missouri State's six-match winning streak. A native of Overland Park, Bien's 14 kills against Kansas City tied her season/career high as she posted a .565 hitting percentage against the Roos. In the win versus Missouri State, Bien had 10 kills for the sixth time this season and she hit .444 against the Bears. Her 16 digs against Missouri State were her second most this year. The 2021 Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year, last week Bien won the Big 12 Rookie of the Week honor as the Jayhawks won the Kansas Invitational going 3-0 in the event. Kansas (8-3) has won six-straight matches heading into Big 12 play. Preseason pick No. 4 by the league coaches, the Jayhawks open league competition at Texas Tech (10-3), Sept. 24-25, with both matches starting at 6 p.m. (Central).&nbsp;&nbsp;-<a href="http://kuathletics.com">kuathletics.com</a>-

KU's Bien earns Big 12 honor for second consecutive week

WICHITA —&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12703">Isaiah Randalle</a>&nbsp;(JR/Sacramento, Calif.) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12720">Devonta Brooks</a>&nbsp;(SR/Cleveland, Ohio) have earned this week's KCAC Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday.

The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Sept. 13-19&nbsp;by a vote of conference sports information directors.

Randalle had his best night as a Coyote in the 31-24 win over then-No. 10 ranked Bethel in North Newton. Randalle threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns as the Coyotes rallied from a 24-17 deficit in the final 12 minutes of the game to win. His 405 yards passing is the most for a KWU quarterback since&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12136">Johnny Feauto</a>&nbsp;threw for 414 against Avila in 2019. He completed 63 percent of his passes with a 168.2 passing efficiency rating. He also helped KWU's offense score 31 points against Bethel's defense that had only allowed 3 points and 200 yards per game in its first two contests.

Brooks was huge for the KWU defense as the Coyotes rallied to defeat then-No. 10 ranked Bethel 31-24. Brooks and the rest of the KWU defense held Bethel to only three second-half points while the KWU offense rallied for the win. Brooks was a huge asset to the defense with an intereception (rare against Bethel and their run-heavy offense), and also had four tackles, including a sack. The sack was on the final drive for Bethel. The sack, a loss of 10 yards, forced Bethel to try to spike the ball to stop the clock, but the play ended up being a penalty and caused the end of the game due to a 10-second runoff of the clock.

COYOTES MOVE UP TO NO. 12 IN NAIA TOP 25 Coming off Saturday's win over Bethel, the Coyotes moved up four spots in the FirstDown PlayBook NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll released on Monday by the NAIA National Office.

The Coyotes are 3-0 on the season and in the KCAC after defeating Bethel 31-24 on Saturday in North Newton for KWU's 13th&nbsp;straight win over the Threshers.

Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) remains atop the poll earning 418 points in the poll and 17 of 18 first-place votes. Northwestern is ranked No. 2, Morningside No. 3, Grand View No. 4 and Concordia (Mich.) No. 5 to round out the Top 5 in the poll. Morningside received the other first-place vote in the poll.

Three other KCAC teams were ranked in the poll. Avila is No. 15, Bethel fell to No. 18, and Southwestern is No. 22.

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 </figure>WICHITA —&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12703">Isaiah Randalle</a>&nbsp;(JR/Sacramento, Calif.) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12720">Devonta Brooks</a>&nbsp;(SR/Cleveland, Ohio) have earned this week's KCAC Football Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Sept. 13-19&nbsp;by a vote of conference sports information directors.Randalle had his best night as a Coyote in the 31-24 win over then-No. 10 ranked Bethel in North Newton. Randalle threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns as the Coyotes rallied from a 24-17 deficit in the final 12 minutes of the game to win. His 405 yards passing is the most for a KWU quarterback since&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/23/5/12136">Johnny Feauto</a>&nbsp;threw for 414 against Avila in 2019. He completed 63 percent of his passes with a 168.2 passing efficiency rating. He also helped KWU's offense score 31 points against Bethel's defense that had only allowed 3 points and 200 yards per game in its first two contests.Brooks was huge for the KWU defense as the Coyotes rallied to defeat then-No. 10 ranked Bethel 31-24. Brooks and the rest of the KWU defense held Bethel to only three second-half points while the KWU offense rallied for the win. Brooks was a huge asset to the defense with an intereception (rare against Bethel and their run-heavy offense), and also had four tackles, including a sack. The sack was on the final drive for Bethel. The sack, a loss of 10 yards, forced Bethel to try to spike the ball to stop the clock, but the play ended up being a penalty and caused the end of the game due to a 10-second runoff of the clock.COYOTES MOVE UP TO NO. 12 IN NAIA TOP 25 Coming off Saturday's win over Bethel, the Coyotes moved up four spots in the FirstDown PlayBook NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll released on Monday by the NAIA National Office.The Coyotes are 3-0 on the season and in the KCAC after defeating Bethel 31-24 on Saturday in North Newton for KWU's 13th&nbsp;straight win over the Threshers.Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) remains atop the poll earning 418 points in the poll and 17 of 18 first-place votes. Northwestern is ranked No. 2, Morningside No. 3, Grand View No. 4 and Concordia (Mich.) No. 5 to round out the Top 5 in the poll. Morningside received the other first-place vote in the poll.Three other KCAC teams were ranked in the poll. Avila is No. 15, Bethel fell to No. 18, and Southwestern is No. 22.KWU is back in action on Saturday as the Coyotes head to Lindsborg to take on Bethany at 7 p.m. at Anderson Stadium.-<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com">kwucoyotes.com</a>-

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