MANHATTAN — Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer 2021. 

The graduates are from 58 Kansas counties, 38 states and 27 countries. The university awarded 290 bachelor's degrees, 224 master's degrees, 56 doctorates and four associate degrees. Several students earned multiple degrees. Thirty-seven students earned graduation honors for outstanding academic performance. Of those, 10 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, nine students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 18 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local and area student who earned degrees include the following.&nbsp;Some cities may be listed outside of the geographical area of their county based on the student's records.

Clay Center: Cori Jackson, Master of Science&nbsp;

Wakefield: Briana Fowler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Concordia: Jaxson Metzler, Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles

Abilene: Jennifer Andres, Master of Science; Emily Hedden, Master of Science; Erin Jones, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude; Tyler Krenzin, Bachelor of Science&nbsp;

Herington: Brooke Biehler, Associate of Science

Ellsworth: Connor Davis, Master of Arts; Emma Klein, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Lincolnville: Constance Lare, Doctor of Philosophy&nbsp;

Marion: Elizabeth Cooper, Master of Science

Inman: Lucas Barlow, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Beloit: Jacob Rutledge, Master of Science

Tescott: Kaden Keim, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology

Belleville: Audrey Sheets, Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning&nbsp;

Munden: Christian Tipton, Associate of Technology&nbsp;

Scandia: Lisa Ross, Master of Public Health

Salina: Cole Calvert, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jeffrey Grant, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Javil Hansen, Master of Science; Caroline Holgerson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kelsey Ketcher, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Magna Cum Laude; Hannah Kochevar, Bachelor of Science in Education; Benjamin Murray, Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning; Alison Rassette, Master of Science; Colleen Reif, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Miranda Reinking, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Terri Schweitzer, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Taylor Vargo, Master of Science

MANHATTAN — Nearly 570 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in summer 2021. The graduates are from 58 Kansas counties, 38 states and 27 countries. The university awarded 290 bachelor's degrees, 224 master's degrees, 56 doctorates and four associate degrees. Several students earned multiple degrees. Thirty-seven students earned graduation honors for outstanding academic performance. Of those, 10 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, nine students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 18 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.&nbsp; &nbsp;Local and area student who earned degrees include the following.&nbsp;Some cities may be listed outside of the geographical area of their county based on the student's records.<h2>Clay County</h2>Clay Center: Cori Jackson, Master of Science&nbsp;Wakefield: Briana Fowler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration<h2>Cloud County</h2>Concordia: Jaxson Metzler, Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles<h2>Dickinson County</h2>Abilene: Jennifer Andres, Master of Science; Emily Hedden, Master of Science; Erin Jones, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude; Tyler Krenzin, Bachelor of Science&nbsp;Herington: Brooke Biehler, Associate of Science<h2>Ellsworth County</h2>Ellsworth: Connor Davis, Master of Arts; Emma Klein, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture<h2>Marion County</h2>Lincolnville: Constance Lare, Doctor of Philosophy&nbsp;Marion: Elizabeth Cooper, Master of Science<h2>McPherson County</h2>Inman: Lucas Barlow, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration<h2>Mitchell County</h2>Beloit: Jacob Rutledge, Master of Science<h2>Ottawa County</h2>Tescott: Kaden Keim, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology<h2>Republic County</h2>Belleville: Audrey Sheets, Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning&nbsp;Munden: Christian Tipton, Associate of Technology&nbsp;Scandia: Lisa Ross, Master of Public Health<h2>Saline County</h2>Salina: Cole Calvert, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jeffrey Grant, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Javil Hansen, Master of Science; Caroline Holgerson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kelsey Ketcher, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Magna Cum Laude; Hannah Kochevar, Bachelor of Science in Education; Benjamin Murray, Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning; Alison Rassette, Master of Science; Colleen Reif, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Miranda Reinking, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Terri Schweitzer, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Taylor Vargo, Master of Science

KSU students earn summer 2021 degrees, graduation honors

We'll see sunny skies on Monday followed by increasing chances of showers and storms for Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635119069822.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>We'll see sunny skies on Monday followed by increasing chances of showers and storms for Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita.

NWS: Sunny Monday, then increasing chances for showers, storms

It is not enough to take this weapon out of the hands of the soldiers. It must be put into the hands of those who will know how to strip its military casing and adapt it to the arts of peace. The United States knows that if the fearful trend of atomic military buildup can be reversed, this greatest of destructive forces can be developed into a great boon, for the benefit of all mankind. -Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dec. 8, 1953

ABILENE - President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the International Atomic Energy Agency will be the focus of the October Lunch &amp; Learn program from the Eisnehower Presidenial Library.

The virtual program is scheduled for noon Thursday.

Eisenhower’s 1953 “Atoms for Peace” address to the General Assembly of the United Nations was the genesis of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This talk will give an overview of the IAEA’s history, highlight connections with Eisenhower and showcase treasures from the IAEA’s Archives.

Richard Lehane is the unit head, archives unit, at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna (Austria). He was previously manager of the Digital Archives team at State Archives NSW (Australia). After completing a Ph.D. in history, Lehane obtained his archival qualifications at the University of Liverpool before embarking on a career in the archives.

Google Meet URL: meet.google.com/osc-ntqr-hdr

Phone: 617-675-4444‬ (PIN: ‪990 652 692 1293‬#)

Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time.

The 2021 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.

It is not enough to take this weapon out of the hands of the soldiers. It must be put into the hands of those who will know how to strip its military casing and adapt it to the arts of peace. The United States knows that if the fearful trend of atomic military buildup can be reversed, this greatest of destructive forces can be developed into a great boon, for the benefit of all mankind. -Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dec. 8, 1953ABILENE - President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the International Atomic Energy Agency will be the focus of the October Lunch &amp; Learn program from the Eisnehower Presidenial Library.The virtual program is scheduled for noon Thursday.Eisenhower’s 1953 “Atoms for Peace” address to the General Assembly of the United Nations was the genesis of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This talk will give an overview of the IAEA’s history, highlight connections with Eisenhower and showcase treasures from the IAEA’s Archives.Richard Lehane is the unit head, archives unit, at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna (Austria). He was previously manager of the Digital Archives team at State Archives NSW (Australia). After completing a Ph.D. in history, Lehane obtained his archival qualifications at the University of Liverpool before embarking on a career in the archives.Join the presentation onlineGoogle Meet URL: meet.google.com/osc-ntqr-hdrPhone: 617-675-4444‬ (PIN: ‪990 652 692 1293‬#)Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time.The 2021 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Eisenhower, atomic energy

Bonds, a public hearing, tennis courts, road improvements, and an executive session are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.

Study sessions and city commission meetings will take place in–person in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, and via Zoom until further notice. Meetings also can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.

To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.

The meeting also can be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID:892 7598 4587 when prompted.

If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hands so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.

Citizens also can send written comments or questions to city commissioners via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citycommission@salina.org">citycommission@salina.org</a>.

In order for the commissioners to have an opportunity to review comments in advance of the meeting, please email your comments or questions by 5 p.m. the Sunday prior to the Monday meetings.

Commissioners are scheduled to begin with a 2:30 p.m. study session. The topics of the study session are a river festival recap and the state of the arts. To view the information packet for the study session, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=481400&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.

The regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. A time for public comment is scheduled near the beginning of the meeting.

Commissioners are scheduled to conduct a public hearing concerning the issuance of Taxable Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed  $15,000,000 and in regard to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property constructed or purchased with the proceeds of such bonds. Following the hearing, the commission is scheduled to consider a resolution that would authorize proceeding with the project and the issuance of the bonds.

Dover Development of St. Louis has entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of the land west of the Knox Sandpit on which it would develop an assisted living center/memory care facility. The development being proposed is a 70,000 square foot facility with 58 assisted living and 22 memory care apartment units. It would be a one-story facility facing S. Ohio Street.

The project would begin construction by May 1, 2022, according to information in the city commission meeting packet. Completion of the project and the beginning of tenant leasing is anticipated to begin Nov. 1, 2021.

Other items on the city commission agenda for Monday include the following.

●Consider authorizing the mayor to execute a limited warranty deed with reversionary and limited warrany covenants and retained easement with Salina USD 305 regarding the conveyance of real estate associated with the Jerry Ivey Park tennis courts.

●Consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract for engineering design services with H.W. Lochner, Inc., in the amount of $196,905.05 for engineering services for the Centennial Road Improvements project.

●Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the city to issue industrial revenue bonds (Great Plains project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a commercial facility and authorizing certain other related documents and actions.

●Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the city to issue industrial revenue bonds (Superior Contracting and Manufacturing Services Co. project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,308,145.55 for the purpose of the acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a manufacturing and commercial facility and authorizing certain other related documents and actions.

●Consider approving an ordinance establishing specific reserve funds as recommended during the 2022 strategic planning and budget sessions.

●Consider approving a resolution adopting financial recommendations presented during the 2022 strategic planning and budget sessions.

●Consider approving a resolution for a license agreement with Blue Beacon International to allow construction of a second-floor balcony that would extend over the public sidewalk at the front of the building located at 135 N. Santa Fe Avenue.

Additionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel legal matters relating to the pending suit regarding the ordinance proposed by initiative petition.

To view the entire Salina City Commission meeting packet (391 pages), click here. You also can open agenda items individually.

By SALINA POSTBonds, a public hearing, tennis courts, road improvements, and an executive session are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.About the meetingStudy sessions and city commission meetings will take place in–person in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, and via Zoom until further notice. Meetings also can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.The meeting also can be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID:892 7598 4587 when prompted.If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hands so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.Citizens also can send written comments or questions to city commissioners via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citycommission@salina.org">citycommission@salina.org</a>.In order for the commissioners to have an opportunity to review comments in advance of the meeting, please email your comments or questions by 5 p.m. the Sunday prior to the Monday meetings.Study sessionCommissioners are scheduled to begin with a 2:30 p.m. study session. The topics of the study session are a river festival recap and the state of the arts. To view the information packet for the study session, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=481400&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.Regular meetingThe regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. A time for public comment is scheduled near the beginning of the meeting.Commissioners are scheduled to conduct a public hearing concerning the issuance of Taxable Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 and in regard to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property constructed or purchased with the proceeds of such bonds. Following the hearing, the commission is scheduled to consider a resolution that would authorize proceeding with the project and the issuance of the bonds.Dover Development of St. Louis has entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of the land west of the Knox Sandpit on which it would develop an assisted living center/memory care facility. The development being proposed is a 70,000 square foot facility with 58 assisted living and 22 memory care apartment units. It would be a one-story facility facing S. Ohio Street.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635117470569.png" alt="A rendering of the proposed facility from the city commission meeting packet" />
 <figcaption>A rendering of the proposed facility from the city commission meeting packet</figcaption>
 </figure>The project would begin construction by May 1, 2022, according to information in the city commission meeting packet. Completion of the project and the beginning of tenant leasing is anticipated to begin Nov. 1, 2021.Other items on the city commission agenda for Monday include the following.●Consider authorizing the mayor to execute a limited warranty deed with reversionary and limited warrany covenants and retained easement with Salina USD 305 regarding the conveyance of real estate associated with the Jerry Ivey Park tennis courts.●Consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract for engineering design services with H.W. Lochner, Inc., in the amount of $196,905.05 for engineering services for the Centennial Road Improvements project.●Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the city to issue industrial revenue bonds (Great Plains project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a commercial facility and authorizing certain other related documents and actions.●Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the city to issue industrial revenue bonds (Superior Contracting and Manufacturing Services Co. project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,308,145.55 for the purpose of the acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a manufacturing and commercial facility and authorizing certain other related documents and actions.●Consider approving an ordinance establishing specific reserve funds as recommended during the 2022 strategic planning and budget sessions.●Consider approving a resolution adopting financial recommendations presented during the 2022 strategic planning and budget sessions.●Consider approving a resolution for a license agreement with Blue Beacon International to allow construction of a second-floor balcony that would extend over the public sidewalk at the front of the building located at 135 N. Santa Fe Avenue.Additionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel legal matters relating to the pending suit regarding the ordinance proposed by initiative petition.To view the entire Salina City Commission meeting packet (391 pages), click here. You also can open agenda items individually.

Hearing for proposed assisted living facility bonds among city agenda items

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Winter in our part of the Great Plains looks to be a bit warmer than normal with parts of the area also a bit drier than normal.

That's the word from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/">Climate Prediction Center</a>, which on Thursday issued its 2021 Winter Outlook. The outlook is for December through February.

For the second year in row, La Nina climate condition will be the force behind the forecast winter weather, the Climate Predicition Center noted.

All of Kansas has a 33-40 percent chance for above normal temperatures this winter, according to the winter outlook.

As for precipitation, much of Kansas, including our area, has an equal chance for either below-normal or above-normal precipitation. The southwest corner of the state is leaning toward a below-normal chance of precipitation, while a sliver of far southeast Kansas is leaning toward an above-normal chance for precipitation.

Drought is expected to develop across a wide swath of western and southern Kansas, while in far northwestern Kansas, drought conditions are expected to continue or worsen.

To read the&nbsp;Climate Predicition Center's U.S. Winter Outlook, <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/us-winter-outlook-drier-warmer-south-wetter-north-with-return-of-la-nina">click here</a>.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostWinter in our part of the Great Plains looks to be a bit warmer than normal with parts of the area also a bit drier than normal.That's the word from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/">Climate Prediction Center</a>, which on Thursday issued its 2021 Winter Outlook. The outlook is for December through February.For the second year in row, La Nina climate condition will be the force behind the forecast winter weather, the Climate Predicition Center noted.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cLrmyXVXum8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>All of Kansas has a 33-40 percent chance for above normal temperatures this winter, according to the winter outlook.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635087788898.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>As for precipitation, much of Kansas, including our area, has an equal chance for either below-normal or above-normal precipitation. The southwest corner of the state is leaning toward a below-normal chance of precipitation, while a sliver of far southeast Kansas is leaning toward an above-normal chance for precipitation.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635087847142.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Drought is expected to develop across a wide swath of western and southern Kansas, while in far northwestern Kansas, drought conditions are expected to continue or worsen.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635087966920.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>To read the&nbsp;Climate Predicition Center's U.S. Winter Outlook, <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/us-winter-outlook-drier-warmer-south-wetter-north-with-return-of-la-nina">click here</a>.

🎥Climate Prediction Center: Warmer, drier in our area this winter

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;Alvear, Ricardo; 31; Brownsville, Texas

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

NAME:&nbsp;Barber-Donaldson, Tracy; 51; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Interfere with access to health care facility

NAME:&nbsp;Davis, Alexandria Deshone; 29; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Flippin, KiAndre Maurice; 26; Salina

Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption	

NAME:&nbsp;Madacs, Benjamin Markus; 30; no city listed

Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner	

NAME:&nbsp;Rosa, Joseph Manuel Bernard; 28; no city listed

Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner	

NAME:&nbsp;Sharp, Kenneth Leroy; 48; no city listed

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Possession of stolen property; Felony

NAME:&nbsp;Zeedyk, Kristina Ann; 36; Salina

CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635080804774.jpeg" alt="Alvear, Ricardo" />
 <figcaption>Alvear, Ricardo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Alvear, Ricardo; 31; Brownsville, TexasCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635080923052.jpeg" alt="Barber-Donaldson, Tracy" />
 <figcaption>Barber-Donaldson, Tracy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Barber-Donaldson, Tracy; 51; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Interfere with access to health care facility<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081107670.png" alt="Davis, Alexandria Deshone" />
 <figcaption>Davis, Alexandria Deshone</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Davis, Alexandria Deshone; 29; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081245404.png" alt="Flippin, KiAndre Maurice" />
 <figcaption>Flippin, KiAndre Maurice</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Flippin, KiAndre Maurice; 26; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Assault<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081366073.png" alt="Henry, Kevin Guy" />
 <figcaption>Henry, Kevin Guy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Henry, Kevin Guy; 35; WichitaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption	Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081481099.jpeg" alt="Madacs, Benjamin Markus" />
 <figcaption>Madacs, Benjamin Markus</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Madacs, Benjamin Markus; 30; no city listedCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner	Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081580886.jpeg" alt="Rosa, Joseph Manuel Bernard" />
 <figcaption>Rosa, Joseph Manuel Bernard</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Rosa, Joseph Manuel Bernard; 28; no city listedCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner	Domestic Battery: rude physical contact	Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081696081.jpeg" alt="Sharp, Kenneth Leroy" />
 <figcaption>Sharp, Kenneth Leroy</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Sharp, Kenneth Leroy; 48; no city listedCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Possession of stolen property; Felony<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635081781710.jpeg" alt="Zeedyk, Kristina Ann" />
 <figcaption>Zeedyk, Kristina Ann</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Zeedyk, Kristina Ann; 36; SalinaCHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, Oct. 24

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the closing of part of Lockard Road for drainage work.

Lockard Road between N. Muir Road and N. Lightville Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday for replacement of a cross-road drainage structure.  The road will be closed approximately two months. 

 Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations.  Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632856074313.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the closing of part of Lockard Road for drainage work.Lockard Road between N. Muir Road and N. Lightville Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday for replacement of a cross-road drainage structure. The road will be closed approximately two months. Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations. Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies.

Saline County closing part of Lockard Road for drainage work

Prevention of human trafficking will be the focus of a presentation at Kansas Wesleyan University Nov. 4.

KWU will host a presentation on human trafficking prevention by nationally known speaker Brook&nbsp;Bello at 6 p.m. Nov. 4 in Sams Chapel.&nbsp;The event is open to the public at no charge.&nbsp;In accordance with KWU’s COVID-19 policy, face coverings are required indoors regardless of vaccination status.

“Human trafficking is one of the great evils of our time,” said Allen Smith, KWU’s director of diversity and student success, who helped organize the event. “It can strike across all socioeconomic boundaries in a variety of ways and knows no limitations. We are pleased to host Dr.&nbsp;Bello&nbsp;for this seminar on educating our community regarding this scourge.”

Bello&nbsp;is the founding CEO of More Too Life, a non-profit, human trafficking reduction and survivor empowerment organization. She has earned a litany of recognitions and distinctions, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Obama White House, a Florida Advocate of the Year award and a Google Next-Gen Policy Leader.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635040846191.png" alt="Brook Bello. Photo courtesy KWU" />
 <figcaption>Brook Bello. Photo courtesy KWU</figcaption>
 </figure>Prevention of human trafficking will be the focus of a presentation at Kansas Wesleyan University Nov. 4.KWU will host a presentation on human trafficking prevention by nationally known speaker Brook&nbsp;Bello at 6 p.m. Nov. 4 in Sams Chapel.&nbsp;The event is open to the public at no charge.&nbsp;In accordance with KWU’s COVID-19 policy, face coverings are required indoors regardless of vaccination status.“Human trafficking is one of the great evils of our time,” said Allen Smith, KWU’s director of diversity and student success, who helped organize the event. “It can strike across all socioeconomic boundaries in a variety of ways and knows no limitations. We are pleased to host Dr.&nbsp;Bello&nbsp;for this seminar on educating our community regarding this scourge.”Bello&nbsp;is the founding CEO of More Too Life, a non-profit, human trafficking reduction and survivor empowerment organization. She has earned a litany of recognitions and distinctions, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Obama White House, a Florida Advocate of the Year award and a Google Next-Gen Policy Leader.

Human trafficking prevention topic of presentation at KWU

Today is Sunday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2021. There are 68 days left in the year. 

On Oct. 24, 1940, the 40-hour work week went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. 

In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War and effectively destroyed the Holy Roman Empire.

In 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph message was sent by Chief Justice Stephen J. Field of California from San Francisco to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C., over a line built by the Western Union Telegraph Co. 

In 1931, the George Washington Bridge, connecting New York and New Jersey, was officially dedicated (it opened to traffic the next day). 

In 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect. 

In 1962, a naval quarantine of Cuba ordered by President John F. Kennedy went into effect during the missile crisis. 

In 1972, Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who'd broken Major League Baseball's modern-era color barrier in 1947, died in Stamford, Connecticut, at age 53. 

In 1989, former television evangelist Jim Bakker was sentenced by a judge in Charlotte, N.C., to 45 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. (The sentence was later reduced to eight years; it was further reduced to four for good behavior.) 

In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win the World Series as they defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4-3, in Game 6. 

In 1996, TyRon Lewis, 18, a Black motorist, was shot to death by police during a traffic stop in St. Petersburg, Florida; the incident sparked rioting. (Officer James Knight, who said that Lewis had lurched his car at him several times, knocking him onto the hood, was cleared by a grand jury and the Justice Department.) 

In 2002, authorities apprehended John Allen Muhammad and teenager Lee Boyd Malvo near Myersville, Maryland, in the Washington-area sniper attacks. (Malvo was later sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, but Maryland's highest court has agreed to reconsider that sentence in 2022; Muhammad was sentenced to death and executed in 2009.) 

In 2005, civil rights icon Rosa Parks died in Detroit at age 92. 

In 2007, rapidly rising Internet star Facebook Inc. sold a 1.6 percent stake to Microsoft Corp. for $240 million, spurning a competing offer from online search leader Google Inc. 

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama offered mortgage relief to hundreds of thousands of Americans during a visit to Las Vegas. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, visiting Yokota Air Base in Japan, lashed out at North Korea for "reckless and provocative" acts and criticized China for a secretive expansion of its military power.

Five years ago: Campaigning in battleground Florida, a defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on "phony polls" from the "disgusting" media. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren pounded Trump, accusing him of disrespecting women and denigrating U.S. troops assisting Iraqis in their push to retake the city of Mosul. Pop idol Bobby Vee, 73, died in Rogers, Minnesota.

One year ago: A North Carolina health official ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it was helping spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures. Despite surging cases around the country and more infections at the White House, President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder at a trio of rallies that "we're rounding the turn" on the coronavirus; he mocked challenger Joe Biden for raising alarms about the pandemic. Heavily protected crews in Washington state worked to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the United States.

Today's Birthdays: Rock musician Bill Wyman is 85. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 82. Movie director-screenwriter David S. Ward is 76. Actor Kevin Kline is 74. Congressman and former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume is 73. Actor Doug Davidson is 67. Actor B.D. Wong is 61. Actor Zahn McClarnon is 55. Singer Michael Trent (Americana duo Shovels &amp; Rope) is 44. Rock musician Ben Gillies (Silverchair) is 42. Singer-actor Monica Arnold is 41. Actor-comedian Casey Wilson is 41. R&amp;B singer, actor and "The Real" co-host Adrienne Bailon Houghton is 38. Actor Tim Pocock is 36. R&amp;B singer-rapper-actor Drake is 35. Actor Shenae Grimes is 32. Actor Eliza Taylor is 32. Actor Ashton Sanders (Film: "Moonlight") is 26. Olympic gold medal gymnast Kyla Ross is 25. Actor Hudson Yang is 18.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2021. There are 68 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 24, 1940, the 40-hour work week went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. On this date: In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War and effectively destroyed the Holy Roman Empire.In 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph message was sent by Chief Justice Stephen J. Field of California from San Francisco to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C., over a line built by the Western Union Telegraph Co. In 1931, the George Washington Bridge, connecting New York and New Jersey, was officially dedicated (it opened to traffic the next day). In 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect. In 1962, a naval quarantine of Cuba ordered by President John F. Kennedy went into effect during the missile crisis. In 1972, Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, who'd broken Major League Baseball's modern-era color barrier in 1947, died in Stamford, Connecticut, at age 53. In 1989, former television evangelist Jim Bakker was sentenced by a judge in Charlotte, N.C., to 45 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. (The sentence was later reduced to eight years; it was further reduced to four for good behavior.) In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win the World Series as they defeated the Atlanta Braves, 4-3, in Game 6. In 1996, TyRon Lewis, 18, a Black motorist, was shot to death by police during a traffic stop in St. Petersburg, Florida; the incident sparked rioting. (Officer James Knight, who said that Lewis had lurched his car at him several times, knocking him onto the hood, was cleared by a grand jury and the Justice Department.) In 2002, authorities apprehended John Allen Muhammad and teenager Lee Boyd Malvo near Myersville, Maryland, in the Washington-area sniper attacks. (Malvo was later sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, but Maryland's highest court has agreed to reconsider that sentence in 2022; Muhammad was sentenced to death and executed in 2009.) In 2005, civil rights icon Rosa Parks died in Detroit at age 92. In 2007, rapidly rising Internet star Facebook Inc. sold a 1.6 percent stake to Microsoft Corp. for $240 million, spurning a competing offer from online search leader Google Inc. Ten years ago: President Barack Obama offered mortgage relief to hundreds of thousands of Americans during a visit to Las Vegas. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, visiting Yokota Air Base in Japan, lashed out at North Korea for "reckless and provocative" acts and criticized China for a secretive expansion of its military power. Five years ago: Campaigning in battleground Florida, a defiant Donald Trump blamed his campaign struggles on "phony polls" from the "disgusting" media. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren pounded Trump, accusing him of disrespecting women and denigrating U.S. troops assisting Iraqis in their push to retake the city of Mosul. Pop idol Bobby Vee, 73, died in Rogers, Minnesota.One year ago: A North Carolina health official ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it was helping spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures. Despite surging cases around the country and more infections at the White House, President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder at a trio of rallies that "we're rounding the turn" on the coronavirus; he mocked challenger Joe Biden for raising alarms about the pandemic. Heavily protected crews in Washington state worked to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the United States. Today's Birthdays: Rock musician Bill Wyman is 85. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 82. Movie director-screenwriter David S. Ward is 76. Actor Kevin Kline is 74. Congressman and former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume is 73. Actor Doug Davidson is 67. Actor B.D. Wong is 61. Actor Zahn McClarnon is 55. Singer Michael Trent (Americana duo Shovels &amp; Rope) is 44. Rock musician Ben Gillies (Silverchair) is 42. Singer-actor Monica Arnold is 41. Actor-comedian Casey Wilson is 41. R&amp;B singer, actor and "The Real" co-host Adrienne Bailon Houghton is 38. Actor Tim Pocock is 36. R&amp;B singer-rapper-actor Drake is 35. Actor Shenae Grimes is 32. Actor Eliza Taylor is 32. Actor Ashton Sanders (Film: "Moonlight") is 26. Olympic gold medal gymnast Kyla Ross is 25. Actor Hudson Yang is 18.

Today in History - Oct. 24

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Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.

Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.

Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

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Salina man dies after crash with a semi in Ellsworth County

Don't forget: On Sunday, you'll have to dial the area code when making a local call.

As Salina Post first reported in April, Kansans who live in area codes 785 or 620 will be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls beginning Sunday. If, on Sunday, you attempt to make a local call without dialing the area code, your call will not go through and a recording will inform you that your call "cannot be completed as dialed."

The dialing change is being implemented to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

In July 2020 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the new abbreviated number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As a result, any area code that uses the 988 prefix in telephone numbers is mandated to adopt 10-digit dialing. That includes Kansas area codes 785 and 620, which cover the majority of the state. Because of the mandate, 82 area codes in 36 states will make the change to 10-digit local dialing.

The FCC initiated a practice period in April allowing both seven-digit and 10-digit dialing to help callers adjust to the change, but that grace period ends on Sunday, with the exception of any three digit abbreviated numbers available in the community, such as 911, according to information provided by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).

Callers will still dial 1 plus the area code and telephone number for all long distance calls.

With the switch to 10-digit dialing about to take effect, residents are encouraged to make sure any services with automatic dialing equipment, such as life safety systems, medical monitoring devices, security systems and fire alarms, mobile phone contact lists and call forwarding settings are reprogrammed if needed.

Beginning July 16, 2022, callers can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988. Until then, callers will continue to dial 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), the KCC noted.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTDon't forget: On Sunday, you'll have to dial the area code when making a local call.As Salina Post first reported in April, Kansans who live in area codes 785 or 620 will be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls beginning Sunday. If, on Sunday, you attempt to make a local call without dialing the area code, your call will not go through and a recording will inform you that your call "cannot be completed as dialed."The dialing change is being implemented to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.In July 2020 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the new abbreviated number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As a result, any area code that uses the 988 prefix in telephone numbers is mandated to adopt 10-digit dialing. That includes Kansas area codes 785 and 620, which cover the majority of the state. Because of the mandate, 82 area codes in 36 states will make the change to 10-digit local dialing.The FCC initiated a practice period in April allowing both seven-digit and 10-digit dialing to help callers adjust to the change, but that grace period ends on Sunday, with the exception of any three digit abbreviated numbers available in the community, such as 911, according to information provided by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).Callers will still dial 1 plus the area code and telephone number for all long distance calls.With the switch to 10-digit dialing about to take effect, residents are encouraged to make sure any services with automatic dialing equipment, such as life safety systems, medical monitoring devices, security systems and fire alarms, mobile phone contact lists and call forwarding settings are reprogrammed if needed.Beginning July 16, 2022, callers can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988. Until then, callers will continue to dial 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), the KCC noted.<figure>
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Don't forget: Manditory 10-digit local dialing begins Sunday

PRATT&nbsp;– As the days get shorter and weather gets cooler, the breeding season for deer will begin. Traversing pastures, roadways, rivers and streams – male white-tailed and mule deer will begin a nearly month-long quest for suitable mates, stopping for very little, including motorists.

Commonly referred to as the “rut,” this time of year marks the distinct period when deer-vehicle collisions are most frequent, and the Sunflower State is no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and AAA Kansas offer &nbsp;helpful tips that can help drivers safely navigate Kansas roadways and potentially avoid collisions with deer.

“If you are unfortunate enough to have a deer enter the highway in front of your car, it is best to hit the animal and not swerve to avoid it,” said KHP Lieutenant Candice Breshears. “Often, we find more serious crashes occur when you swerve to miss the deer, potentially losing control of your vehicle, leaving the road or veering into oncoming traffic.”

While the vast majority of deer-vehicle collisions do not involve serious injury, data collected by KDOT indicates that from 2011-2019, 51 people have been killed in Kansas crashes involving deer.

“In addition to potentially causing human injuries and loss of life, deer collisions often cause significant vehicle damage that can lead to large expenses for the vehicle owner if not properly insured,” said Shawn Steward, public and government affairs manager for AAA Kansas. “Of the animal strikes reported by AAA Insurance policy holders in 2020, the average cost per claim was nearly $5,500, an increase of more than $1,000 per claim from 2019.”

Steward attributes the higher repair costs to advanced driver assistance technology and the expensive sensors and calibration requirements in newer vehicles.

To avoid incurring costly vehicle repairs, or worse, state experts offer these helpful tips:

●Be especially watchful at dawn and dusk, when deer are more active.

●If you see one deer, expect others, as deer seldom travel alone.

●Drive at a reduced speed and be extra vigilant near wooded areas or green spaces, such as parks and golf courses, and near water sources such as streams and ponds.

●Deer crossing signs show areas where high numbers of vehicle/deer crashes have occurred in the past; heed these warnings.

●Use bright lights when there is no oncoming traffic, and scan the road ahead for the reflective eyes of deer.

●Do not swerve to avoid hitting a deer – the most serious crashes sometimes occur when motorists veer and collide with another vehicle or run off the road and hit an obstacle.

●Always wear a seat belt and use appropriately-fitting child safety seats, as these are the best defenses in a crash.

●Honk the vehicle’s horn using one long blast, as this may frighten large animals, such as deer, away from the roadway.

●Lastly, if a collision occurs, move the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, if possible, and call law enforcement - KHP dispatch at *47, the Kansas Turnpike at *KTA and local law enforcement at 911.

Anyone involved in a deer-vehicle crash resulting in personal injury or property damage that totals $1,000 or more is required to immediately report the incident to the nearest law enforcement agency. Failure to report any vehicle crash is a misdemeanor and may result in suspension of driving privileges.

To remove a deer carcass, or any part of a deer, from a crash site, a salvage tag must first be obtained. Salvage tags can be issued by KHP troopers, sheriff’s deputies or KDWP game wardens.

This fall season, motorists can ensure the “holiday traffic” they encounter remains as safe as possible, for humans and deer, by staying alert and simply slowing down.

PRATT&nbsp;– As the days get shorter and weather gets cooler, the breeding season for deer will begin. Traversing pastures, roadways, rivers and streams – male white-tailed and mule deer will begin a nearly month-long quest for suitable mates, stopping for very little, including motorists.Commonly referred to as the “rut,” this time of year marks the distinct period when deer-vehicle collisions are most frequent, and the Sunflower State is no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and AAA Kansas offer &nbsp;helpful tips that can help drivers safely navigate Kansas roadways and potentially avoid collisions with deer.“If you are unfortunate enough to have a deer enter the highway in front of your car, it is best to hit the animal and not swerve to avoid it,” said KHP Lieutenant Candice Breshears. “Often, we find more serious crashes occur when you swerve to miss the deer, potentially losing control of your vehicle, leaving the road or veering into oncoming traffic.”While the vast majority of deer-vehicle collisions do not involve serious injury, data collected by KDOT indicates that from 2011-2019, 51 people have been killed in Kansas crashes involving deer.“In addition to potentially causing human injuries and loss of life, deer collisions often cause significant vehicle damage that can lead to large expenses for the vehicle owner if not properly insured,” said Shawn Steward, public and government affairs manager for AAA Kansas. “Of the animal strikes reported by AAA Insurance policy holders in 2020, the average cost per claim was nearly $5,500, an increase of more than $1,000 per claim from 2019.”Steward attributes the higher repair costs to advanced driver assistance technology and the expensive sensors and calibration requirements in newer vehicles.To avoid incurring costly vehicle repairs, or worse, state experts offer these helpful tips:●Be especially watchful at dawn and dusk, when deer are more active.●If you see one deer, expect others, as deer seldom travel alone.●Drive at a reduced speed and be extra vigilant near wooded areas or green spaces, such as parks and golf courses, and near water sources such as streams and ponds.●Deer crossing signs show areas where high numbers of vehicle/deer crashes have occurred in the past; heed these warnings.●Use bright lights when there is no oncoming traffic, and scan the road ahead for the reflective eyes of deer.●Do not swerve to avoid hitting a deer – the most serious crashes sometimes occur when motorists veer and collide with another vehicle or run off the road and hit an obstacle.●Always wear a seat belt and use appropriately-fitting child safety seats, as these are the best defenses in a crash.●Honk the vehicle’s horn using one long blast, as this may frighten large animals, such as deer, away from the roadway.●Lastly, if a collision occurs, move the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, if possible, and call law enforcement - KHP dispatch at *47, the Kansas Turnpike at *KTA and local law enforcement at 911.Anyone involved in a deer-vehicle crash resulting in personal injury or property damage that totals $1,000 or more is required to immediately report the incident to the nearest law enforcement agency. Failure to report any vehicle crash is a misdemeanor and may result in suspension of driving privileges.To remove a deer carcass, or any part of a deer, from a crash site, a salvage tag must first be obtained. Salvage tags can be issued by KHP troopers, sheriff’s deputies or KDWP game wardens.This fall season, motorists can ensure the “holiday traffic” they encounter remains as safe as possible, for humans and deer, by staying alert and simply slowing down.-KSWP-

State experts offer tips for preventing deer-vehicle collisions

TOPEKA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced it is investing $2.688 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. 

These Kansas projects will benefit more than 100,000 rural residents, including those in Clay, Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Mitchell and Republic counties.

“Broadband provides rural Kansas residents with easier access to more resources,” said Dan Fischer acting state director for USDA rural development. “These investments by the Biden Administration will help Kansans living in rural places access health care and education opportunities that could change and save lives.”

The announcement is part of a larger national announcement which includes $50 million going to 105 rural distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and Puerto Rico. These awards are being funded through USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. This program helps fund distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas to increase access to education, training and health care resources that are otherwise limited or unavailable.

The details of the four Kansas projects are:

●The Diocese of Dodge City will receive an $824,630 grant for three schools to deliver high-quality distant learning services. The three schools are Holy Family School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Sacred Heart School, which together serve approximately 300 students. This project provides real-time, interactive telecommunication distance learning equipment, to deliver educational instruction and substance use prevention training to students living in Great Bend, Ellinwood and Ness City. This project will also help connect rural schools to support rural residents throughout Southwest Kansas.

●The Kansas Department of Corrections will receive an $858,650 grant to build a telemedicine and distance learning network between 19 counties. This project will expand internet connectivity for distance education programs and behavioral health services at adult correctional facilities in Winfield, Norton, Stockton, El Dorado, Oswego, Ellsworth, Larned, and Lansing. The project will provide 7,600 residents of the correctional facilities with the opportunity to access education programs, teacher resources, and secondary and post-secondary level instruction, while also expanding access to therapeutic services and support services to aide in their recovery process.

●Pawnee Mental Health Services will receive a $579,186 grant to expand user sites in Clay, Cloud, Jewell, Marshall, Mitchell, Pottawatomie, Republic and Washington counties. This project will enhance existing telehealth technology infrastructure and create new partnerships with rural hospitals, jails and the Pottawatomie Health Department, in order to improve access to mental health care for 70,000 residents.

●Morton County Health System will receive a $426,102 grant to purchase and install stationary and portable medical examination equipment to serve rural residents in Morton County, Kan. and Cimarron and Texas counties in Oklahoma. The project will provide state of the art diagnosis and care to patients, in addition to opioid and substance abuse education. The total number of rural residents who will benefit from the project is estimated to be 144,000.

TOPEKA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced it is investing $2.688 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. These Kansas projects will benefit more than 100,000 rural residents, including those in Clay, Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Mitchell and Republic counties.“Broadband provides rural Kansas residents with easier access to more resources,” said Dan Fischer acting state director for USDA rural development. “These investments by the Biden Administration will help Kansans living in rural places access health care and education opportunities that could change and save lives.”The announcement is part of a larger national announcement which includes $50 million going to 105 rural distance learning and telemedicine projects in 37 states and Puerto Rico. These awards are being funded through USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program. This program helps fund distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas to increase access to education, training and health care resources that are otherwise limited or unavailable.The details of the four Kansas projects are:●The Diocese of Dodge City will receive an $824,630 grant for three schools to deliver high-quality distant learning services. The three schools are Holy Family School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Sacred Heart School, which together serve approximately 300 students. This project provides real-time, interactive telecommunication distance learning equipment, to deliver educational instruction and substance use prevention training to students living in Great Bend, Ellinwood and Ness City. This project will also help connect rural schools to support rural residents throughout Southwest Kansas.●The Kansas Department of Corrections will receive an $858,650 grant to build a telemedicine and distance learning network between 19 counties. This project will expand internet connectivity for distance education programs and behavioral health services at adult correctional facilities in Winfield, Norton, Stockton, El Dorado, Oswego, Ellsworth, Larned, and Lansing. The project will provide 7,600 residents of the correctional facilities with the opportunity to access education programs, teacher resources, and secondary and post-secondary level instruction, while also expanding access to therapeutic services and support services to aide in their recovery process.●Pawnee Mental Health Services will receive a $579,186 grant to expand user sites in Clay, Cloud, Jewell, Marshall, Mitchell, Pottawatomie, Republic and Washington counties. This project will enhance existing telehealth technology infrastructure and create new partnerships with rural hospitals, jails and the Pottawatomie Health Department, in order to improve access to mental health care for 70,000 residents.●Morton County Health System will receive a $426,102 grant to purchase and install stationary and portable medical examination equipment to serve rural residents in Morton County, Kan. and Cimarron and Texas counties in Oklahoma. The project will provide state of the art diagnosis and care to patients, in addition to opioid and substance abuse education. The total number of rural residents who will benefit from the project is estimated to be 144,000.

USDA to invest nearly $2.7M in telemedicine, distance learning

Lisa Tinoco has been named the new director of care management at&nbsp; Salina Regional Health Center. 

Tinoco has three years of experience working as a nurse in the ICU, five years in the cardiac cath lab and nine years of experience in care management at the hospital. She succeeds Lea Borst, who served the hospital for more than 11 years.

Tinoco received a bachelor’s degree in human biology as well as anthropology from the University of Kansas. She then&nbsp;received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Baker University.

Tinoco enjoys working with all of the medical professionals at Salina Regional Health Center and likes giving the best care possible to the patients. 

“I enjoy looking for ways to improve our already great patient-centered care,” Tinoco said.

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 </figure>Lisa Tinoco has been named the new director of care management at&nbsp; Salina Regional Health Center. Tinoco has three years of experience working as a nurse in the ICU, five years in the cardiac cath lab and nine years of experience in care management at the hospital. She succeeds Lea Borst, who served the hospital for more than 11 years.Tinoco received a bachelor’s degree in human biology as well as anthropology from the University of Kansas. She then&nbsp;received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Baker University.Tinoco enjoys working with all of the medical professionals at Salina Regional Health Center and likes giving the best care possible to the patients. “I enjoy looking for ways to improve our already great patient-centered care,” Tinoco said.

Lisa Tinoco named director of care management at SRHC

Salina Central High School will will open its 2021-22 mainstage season with a fast-paced slapstick comedy.

Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets are on sale for $10 general admission and $5 for students and can be purchased in advance on the <a href="https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/salina-central-high-school/one-man-two-guvnors-31095">Central Theatre website</a> or at the door. Audience will be able to pick their own seats in the auditorium and there will be no assigned seating. Masking is required for all audience members.

Prior to the Saturday performance, the Salina Central Theatre Boosters plan to have a Bangers &amp; Mash meal from 5-7 p.m. outside the theatre on the west side of the building (S. Front Street side). Tickets for this event are $10 if pre-purchased by cast members or from Barbara Hilt, Central theatre director, in room 1601 and are $15 for walk-ups the day of the event. To-go options will be available. Meal includes bangers n’ mash, slaw, bread pudding or other dessert and a beverage. These tickets are sold separately from the tickets for the production. All proceeds from the meal will go to support future productions including Central's upcoming musical in Januaray, Anastasia the Musical.

Synopsis of the play provided by Central Theatre

One Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced, hilarious farce that follows the mixed fortunes of Francis Henshall. Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis suddenly finds himself employed by two bosses. His first guvnor is Roscoe Crabbe, a revered London gangster who has, apparently, come to Brighton to claim money owed to him by his fiancee’s father, Charlie Clench. However it soon becomes clear that Roscoe is, in fact, his twin sister Rachel Crabbe in disguise. Roscoe was killed by Rachel’s boyfriend, Stanley Stubbers, and she wants the money to flee the country with Stanley. Unfortunately for

Francis, his second boss is Stanley, who does not know that Rachel is in Brighton. Stanley is hiding from the police, waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery and earn money from both guvnors, Francis must keep Rachel and Stanley apart. To aid him in his quest, Francis enlists help from the audience and frequently brings unsuspecting audience members up on to the stage to do his job for him. Meanwhile, Roscoe’s fiancee and Charlie’s daughter, Pauline Clench, must keep Rachel’s disguise a secret, risking her own future happiness with wannabe thespian, Alan Dangle. As Francis’s world plunges into further mayhem and confusion, his attempts to woo Dolly, Charlie’s bookkeeper, go awry and he must prove to her that he is a good, honest man. Believing Stanley to be dead, Rachel finally ditches her disguise but she is soon reunited with her lover. Normality is restored as Francis plans to take Dolly on holiday to Majorca, Pauline and Alan are reunited, and Rachel and Stanley decide to marry and turn themselves in to the police. One Man, Two Guvnors is a rollicking farce, which often breaks the fourth wall, as Francis enlists the aid of willing and unwilling audience members in his quest to serve two masters and finally get a good meal.

The cast is comprised of: Charles Goldbach as Francis (senior), Tyler Campbell as Charlie (senior), Lillian Myers as Rachel (senior), Joshua Warner as Stanley (senior), Ethan Henry as Alan (senior), Tayge Jones as Harry (junior), Chloe Highsmith as Dolly (junior), Maddison Farthing as Pauline (senior), Israel Barlow as Lloyd (senior), Harper Johnston as Gareth (junior), Benjamin Campbell as Alfie (sophomore), Camille Morris as Cab Driver (junior), Amelia Coykendall as the Bar Man (senior), Kassidy Cottingham as Woman (senior), Q Duxler as Christine (sophomore), Will Ebel as the Police Officer (sophomore), Nathan Goldbach as Boy (freshman).

Additionally, four students will play in the band to accompany the ending song: Ben Kraft on bass (senior), Anzia Howard on piano (senior), Emma Kelly on vocals/ percussion (senior), and Caleb Morris on drums (freshman).

Student crew members who have worked on design and run the technical elements of the production: Peyton Wood (stage manager, senior), Vidhi Bhakta (assistant stage manager, senior), Jack Angell (light design and board operator, junior), Vy Le (sound board operator, junior), Charlene Arrieta (sound effects, junior). Running Crew members include: Lin Miller (sophomore), Liv Owings (freshman), Eavee Taylor (junior), Imani McFadden (junior), Annabelle LeSage (sophomore), Michelle Simmons (sophomore). Imani McFadden and Kassidy Cottingham also worked on costumes. Michelle Simmons will serve as house manager.

The production is directed by Barbara Hilt and Bill Weaver serves as scenic designer and technical director.

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 </figure>Salina Central High School will will open its 2021-22 mainstage season with a fast-paced slapstick comedy.Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets are on sale for $10 general admission and $5 for students and can be purchased in advance on the <a href="https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/salina-central-high-school/one-man-two-guvnors-31095">Central Theatre website</a> or at the door. Audience will be able to pick their own seats in the auditorium and there will be no assigned seating. Masking is required for all audience members.Prior to the Saturday performance, the Salina Central Theatre Boosters plan to have a Bangers &amp; Mash meal from 5-7 p.m. outside the theatre on the west side of the building (S. Front Street side). Tickets for this event are $10 if pre-purchased by cast members or from Barbara Hilt, Central theatre director, in room 1601 and are $15 for walk-ups the day of the event. To-go options will be available. Meal includes bangers n’ mash, slaw, bread pudding or other dessert and a beverage. These tickets are sold separately from the tickets for the production. All proceeds from the meal will go to support future productions including Central's upcoming musical in Januaray, Anastasia the Musical.Synopsis of the play provided by Central TheatreOne Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced, hilarious farce that follows the mixed fortunes of Francis Henshall. Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis suddenly finds himself employed by two bosses. His first guvnor is Roscoe Crabbe, a revered London gangster who has, apparently, come to Brighton to claim money owed to him by his fiancee’s father, Charlie Clench. However it soon becomes clear that Roscoe is, in fact, his twin sister Rachel Crabbe in disguise. Roscoe was killed by Rachel’s boyfriend, Stanley Stubbers, and she wants the money to flee the country with Stanley. Unfortunately forFrancis, his second boss is Stanley, who does not know that Rachel is in Brighton. Stanley is hiding from the police, waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery and earn money from both guvnors, Francis must keep Rachel and Stanley apart. To aid him in his quest, Francis enlists help from the audience and frequently brings unsuspecting audience members up on to the stage to do his job for him. Meanwhile, Roscoe’s fiancee and Charlie’s daughter, Pauline Clench, must keep Rachel’s disguise a secret, risking her own future happiness with wannabe thespian, Alan Dangle. As Francis’s world plunges into further mayhem and confusion, his attempts to woo Dolly, Charlie’s bookkeeper, go awry and he must prove to her that he is a good, honest man. Believing Stanley to be dead, Rachel finally ditches her disguise but she is soon reunited with her lover. Normality is restored as Francis plans to take Dolly on holiday to Majorca, Pauline and Alan are reunited, and Rachel and Stanley decide to marry and turn themselves in to the police. One Man, Two Guvnors is a rollicking farce, which often breaks the fourth wall, as Francis enlists the aid of willing and unwilling audience members in his quest to serve two masters and finally get a good meal.Cast and crewThe cast is comprised of: Charles Goldbach as Francis (senior), Tyler Campbell as Charlie (senior), Lillian Myers as Rachel (senior), Joshua Warner as Stanley (senior), Ethan Henry as Alan (senior), Tayge Jones as Harry (junior), Chloe Highsmith as Dolly (junior), Maddison Farthing as Pauline (senior), Israel Barlow as Lloyd (senior), Harper Johnston as Gareth (junior), Benjamin Campbell as Alfie (sophomore), Camille Morris as Cab Driver (junior), Amelia Coykendall as the Bar Man (senior), Kassidy Cottingham as Woman (senior), Q Duxler as Christine (sophomore), Will Ebel as the Police Officer (sophomore), Nathan Goldbach as Boy (freshman).Additionally, four students will play in the band to accompany the ending song: Ben Kraft on bass (senior), Anzia Howard on piano (senior), Emma Kelly on vocals/ percussion (senior), and Caleb Morris on drums (freshman).Student crew members who have worked on design and run the technical elements of the production: Peyton Wood (stage manager, senior), Vidhi Bhakta (assistant stage manager, senior), Jack Angell (light design and board operator, junior), Vy Le (sound board operator, junior), Charlene Arrieta (sound effects, junior). Running Crew members include: Lin Miller (sophomore), Liv Owings (freshman), Eavee Taylor (junior), Imani McFadden (junior), Annabelle LeSage (sophomore), Michelle Simmons (sophomore). Imani McFadden and Kassidy Cottingham also worked on costumes. Michelle Simmons will serve as house manager.The production is directed by Barbara Hilt and Bill Weaver serves as scenic designer and technical director.

Salina Central Theatre to present 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

How long is your commute to work? Ten minutes? Twenty? Half an hour? I remember living in a city back east where it took more than an hour in stop-and-go traffic to get to work.&nbsp;

Today we’ll meet a young man whose commute lasts however long it takes for him to get to his computer in his house. He is part of the current wave of remote workers, and he is choosing to live in rural Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Matthew James is this young remote worker. He is a native of Concordia who went on to study computer science at K-State. “I was always interested in technology,” Matthew said.&nbsp;

In the summer after his freshman year, someone at Matthew’s church told him about an opportunity to work remotely. The county economic development director at the time was the wife of Matt’s high school baseball coach, so Matt was comfortable talking to her.&nbsp;

“She told me about a program in northwest Kansas called Rural &amp; Remote,” Matthew said. She put Matthew in contact with Kade Wilcox and he got Matthew into the program.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityHow long is your commute to work? Ten minutes? Twenty? Half an hour? I remember living in a city back east where it took more than an hour in stop-and-go traffic to get to work.&nbsp;Today we’ll meet a young man whose commute lasts however long it takes for him to get to his computer in his house. He is part of the current wave of remote workers, and he is choosing to live in rural Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew James is this young remote worker. He is a native of Concordia who went on to study computer science at K-State. “I was always interested in technology,” Matthew said.&nbsp;In the summer after his freshman year, someone at Matthew’s church told him about an opportunity to work remotely. The county economic development director at the time was the wife of Matt’s high school baseball coach, so Matt was comfortable talking to her.&nbsp;“She told me about a program in northwest Kansas called Rural &amp; Remote,” Matthew said. She put Matthew in contact with Kade Wilcox and he got Matthew into the program.&nbsp;Rural &amp; Remote is one of the projects initiated by the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc., supported by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation in the northwest part of the state. The program is customized to fit each individual based on their experience and unique needs. It involves application, training, work experience and job placement support.&nbsp;Matthew participated in the Rural &amp; Remote Coding Academy, which trains people for work as web developers or software engineers. Coding is essentially the process of creating the electronic operating instructions for modern digital devices.&nbsp;“With the way technology and society are changing, coders are becoming a bigger need,” Matthew said. “And since Covid, remote work has picked up.”&nbsp;Matthew put in a 500-hour apprenticeship that turned into a full-time coding job by the time he finished college. After graduating, he moved back to Concordia. In fall 2021, he married his high school sweetheart, who had graduated from K-State as well.&nbsp;Today, Matthew is a web developer who is working remotely for a digital solutions company headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. “We create solutions for businesses looking to grow,” he said. The company offers custom software, search engine optimization, websites, help with digital marketing and more. As projects are identified, Matt can accomplish them remotely.&nbsp;“I have a sprint – that’s what we call a week’s worth of work,” he said. “It’s all custom, everything from helping an agribusiness company market seed, to creating a database of residential apartments for a management company.”&nbsp;What does Matthew value about remote work? “I can set my own hours,” he said. “I usually work 8 to 5, but if I need to take time off to go to a doctor or dentist appointment, I can do that and make up the hours later.”&nbsp;“There’s a bunch of guys I play noon basketball with at Cloud County Community College, so I like to go do that,” he said. His new bride is student-teaching nearby.&nbsp;Matthew is thankful for the remote work opportunity. “It got me back to my hometown,” he said. “My family and friends are here and my wife’s family is nearby. I’m glad to be able to work in my field and do it from home. And this can be done in other fields too.”&nbsp;“This is a win-win situation for businesses and employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both are seeing benefits,” Matthew said. “People like having the flexibility and companies save a lot on expenses by not having to pay for buildings.”&nbsp;It’s great to see that remote work has made it possible for this young man to return to his hometown, the rural community of Concordia, population 5,111 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;How long is your commute?&nbsp;&nbsp;For Matthew James, his commute to work consists of a keystroke on his computer. We commend him for making a difference with his online entrepreneurship and his commitment to his community. I hope his computer never runs into a traffic jam.Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.