On Sept. 30, 1955, actor James Dean was killed at age 24 in a two-car collision near Cholame, California.

In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania.

In 1791, Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” premiered in Vienna, Austria.

In 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said, “I believe it is peace for our time.”

In 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time; the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3 in Game 1 (the Yankees went on to win the Series four games to three).

In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end.

In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy.

In 1960, “The Flintstones,” network television’s first animated prime-time series, debuted on ABC.

In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was escorted by federal marshals to the campus of the University of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next day; Meredith’s presence sparked rioting that left two people dead.

In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente’s had his 3,000th, and final, hit, a double against Jon Matlack of the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium.

In 1986, the U.S. released accused Soviet spy Gennadiy Zakharov, one day after the Soviets released American journalist Nicholas Daniloff.

In 1988, Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev retired President Andrei A. Gromyko from the Politburo and fired other old-guard leaders in a Kremlin shake-up.

In 2001, under threat of U.S. military strikes, Afghanistan’s hardline Taliban rulers said explicitly for the first time that Osama bin Laden was still in the country and that they knew where his hideout was located.

In 2012, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels became the first rookie in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season.

In 2013, Pope Francis announced during a meeting with cardinals that he would canonize two of his most influential predecessors, John Paul II and John XXIII.

In 2017, Monty Hall, the long-running host of TV’s “Let’s Make a Deal,” died of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 96.

In 2021, with only hours to spare, Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3.

In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties to illegally annex more occupied Ukrainian territory in a sharp escalation of his seven-month invasion.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1696050323756.png" alt="Visitors talk near a painting of James Dean in downtown Fairmount, Ind., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, during the James Dean Festival and Run. (AP Photo/The Chronicle-Tribune, Jeff Morehead)" />
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 </figure><h2>Today’s Highlight in History:</h2>On Sept. 30, 1955, actor James Dean was killed at age 24 in a two-car collision near Cholame, California.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania.In 1791, Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” premiered in Vienna, Austria.In 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said, “I believe it is peace for our time.”In 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time; the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3 in Game 1 (the Yankees went on to win the Series four games to three).In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end.In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy.In 1960, “The Flintstones,” network television’s first animated prime-time series, debuted on ABC.In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was escorted by federal marshals to the campus of the University of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next day; Meredith’s presence sparked rioting that left two people dead.In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente’s had his 3,000th, and final, hit, a double against Jon Matlack of the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium.In 1986, the U.S. released accused Soviet spy Gennadiy Zakharov, one day after the Soviets released American journalist Nicholas Daniloff.In 1988, Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev retired President Andrei A. Gromyko from the Politburo and fired other old-guard leaders in a Kremlin shake-up.In 2001, under threat of U.S. military strikes, Afghanistan’s hardline Taliban rulers said explicitly for the first time that Osama bin Laden was still in the country and that they knew where his hideout was located.In 2012, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels became the first rookie in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season.In 2013, Pope Francis announced during a meeting with cardinals that he would canonize two of his most influential predecessors, John Paul II and John XXIII.In 2017, Monty Hall, the long-running host of TV’s “Let’s Make a Deal,” died of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 96.In 2021, with only hours to spare, Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3.In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties to illegally annex more occupied Ukrainian territory in a sharp escalation of his seven-month invasion.

Today in History, Sept. 30

Four of the five candidates for USD 305 School Board attended the forum

USD 305 School Board candidate Dana Kossow was not.&nbsp;

"There are two types of people in this country today: a consumer and a citizen," forum moderator Randy Picking said. "You are all citizens because you're interested in what's going on. These folks up here [school board candidates] are citizens because they want to run for a zero-paid job and they catch flack from radio talk show hosts."

Four other school board candidates, Mark Bandre, Scott Gardner, Paul Gebhardt and Ann Zimmerman discussed issues such as&nbsp;

Positives and areas of concern in local education

Zimmerman Positives "We have a big initiative this year called visible learning, and it's looking at research of all the things that teachers do. Almost everything teachers do positively affects learning for the students, but there are certain things they do that have a bigger, positive influence on student learning. And this is a study of that and there are books on it," Zimmerman said. "We are training our teachers on it now.

"Thanks to our great super superintendent Linn Exline, the people are seeing what really works. And so if you've got a choice of two or three possibilities for teaching methods, and you can use the one that works better than any of them, that's what you want to do because the teachers all want the kids to learn. That's one of our big strengths this year positive things."

Area of Concern "One of the big challenges now has become chronic absenteeism. There have been so many students since the pandemic who are absent. It was somewhat of a problem before but even more so now that students who are absent more than 10% of the year maybe make up to 40% of our students are absent that much of the year. So we have started an effort to talk to the parents to call them not just wait till their way to end, but to call the parents to check with the families and do our very best to get those kids back in school. Because when you're not there, they're losing out and the more they're gone, the harder it is to catch up." Gebhardt "Well, I think that we have adequate funding for what we've done. We have over the last 20 years increased twofold our amount of funding available. So looking at that it's a matter of how we spend so that we can avoid having problems with retaining good teachers, and quality teachers and ensuring that those funds are used for the appropriate reasons where we might spend on infrastructure or ancillary items. It comes down to the teachers and their function that really is the big one and that's that's been a problem for a while already. Making sure that we have good-quality teachers." Gardner Positive "I think the positive thing is that the system that we're in right now and just the three to five years, we're not afraid to change as we learn more, we adapt, we make changes as necessary. That's the thing that we always have to be ready to do - modify what we're doing to change it in order to reach the goals that we're trying to reach," Gardner said. "If we're doing something that isn't working we need to stop as quickly as possible, change course and adapt the policy."

Area of Concern "The thing that's a big concern, as far as I'm concerned, is the funding that we're supposed to get from the state for special education. Those numbers are drastically underfunded, and because of that, we have to take money from other areas to help fund it necessary." Bandre Positive "I come from a family that's always valued education. I have a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. My brothers are both lawyers. My parents are both college graduates and three of my four grandparents went to college. So I come from that perspective, the current board president, he and I've talked long about the different ways people become contributing members of the community. But one of the really, really cool things about what USD 305 does is all the diverse ways we prepare people for whatever it is they want to do, but you can leave Salina South or Salina Central with a welding tech certificate from Salina Area Technical College. You can join the military.

"We prepare people in a lot of different ways, and part of the reason we're able to be successful and all the different offerings for those over many years of leadership from our predecessors on the board. For Mrs. Exline and her predecessors and superintendent and the great things teachers have done we've planned ahead financially. We don't see this a lot and let you very carefully study the budget that we put out each year. But Salina school districts are in great shape financially, they have adequate savings, and they have a master plan for making sure that facilities are well taken care of. For me, it's a real honor to be able to help shepherd that budget through the process. That's one of the key things the board does."

Areas of Concern "I want to echo the two things that Ann [Zimmerman] and Scott [Gardner] said, getting kids to come to school is a real challenge. A part of that stems from poverty in the community. We have a number of families that just struggle with how to get from A to B each day," Bandre said. "We talked about a student recently where they just can't afford the gas money to get them in there but they're within the two-and-a-half mile range where we're allowed to do bussing. So solving some of those problems. I got one of the things we can do, that I hope to work on if reelected, is figuring out better ways to help inform our state and federal elected officers. The special education funding is a problem without a doubt."

'Winning back' parents and students who left public school during COVID-19

Bandre "The pandemic disrupted a lot of things. That was not a fun time for anybody, any stretch of the imagination, and parents made choices. I want to make sure that every family has the ability to make a choice about the best place they want to go to school whether that's private school, or public school. I want to make sure that Salina Schools put their best foot forward on that. I think many of you've seen or heard over the last year and a half, I think two years now we've been doing some pretty extensive marketing programs. We actually hired an outside firm to do some studies of 'Why did people leave the school system to potentially do to get them back?'

"I'm sure you're aware that the state legislature has recently made it possible where students from other communities could choose to go to school here if they want to. That has pros and cons as well. One of the things we're worried about in the district is right now if somebody from Salomon wanted to send their kid to Salina, they could more or less choose which building they want to go to. If they pick our building that already has full seats, it's not fair to people who are within the district. You have to go to the neighborhood school that you live in. So try to find parity.&nbsp; 

"But again, going back to the marketing study, we've tried to help make sure people know what the outcomes are from Salina Schools and to make sure they know that our teachers are wonderful people that are doing great work within the limited finances that we're able to use to pull everything together." Gardner "I would agree with Mark the marketing studies is powerful. But one of the things that I think we really need to be concerned about is giving them exactly what they need in order to be successful. We can do that we have to find out what they deem as important. So it's not about what we think or what we want. It's about being able to deliver what's necessary in order for them to be successful. As long as we're being meaningfully unique for what our community and what our people are asking for. We've all got our degrees and we moved on. We've got to make sure that the generation coming behind us is able to be successful."

Gebhardt " I think that a lot of the pandemic brought on a lot of challenges that people weren't capable of getting past. It put challenges on the school systems and educational systems that they weren't able to get past. And I think they're getting what they need, just like Scott said, matter of fact, the unique taught lessons and information, the foundational skills is going to be the critical piece that needs to get together because, after the pandemic, we're going to have years before we actually truly see how much impact that actually made on everything we're having to deal with now and then making changes through each of these events and getting past this. It's going to be time before we get all out in the wash. So getting us to that point. I think it's going be the biggest challenge." Zimmerman "How to Win students back to public schools. Well, some parents learned during the pandemic, how hard it is to educate children, and they were happy to have kids go back to public schools and we were happy to have them."

"I hope that people can get good information about public schools in Salina, about us about USD 305. There's a lot of innuendo out there that you hear about public schools, which is not based on facts in our district. If you're hearing bad things about public schools, you might want to take a visit to our public schools and find out how hard those teachers are working, how engaged those students are, how much they're learning, and there is a lot of learning gap from the time that the pandemic and they're working very hard to make up that gap."

"I am concerned about kids who are spending their high school years and even their middle school years working online. So much of middle school and high school, we all remember, was about social interaction. You learn so much there now not all social action in middle school and high school is positive, but neither is social interaction anywhere. You learned to navigate things that you would never come close to learning if you were just doing things online. So the market study is good, we hope that the information is out there that people read it, that people hear it and get good information about our district, and that they will make wise choices. I think the wisest choice is almost always to go to public schools."

Balancing quality education with taxpayers' burden

Zimmerman "Much of our school district money comes from the state and there's a 20 mill levy that's all across the state.&nbsp; Districts that have a very rich tax base which would include Johnson County Schools and maybe like some oil well schools out in western Kansas - they have lots and lots of income from that 20 mils and other school districts have very little value in their property taxes in their district." "That money is spread even is tried to spread evenly across the state to I mean, not usually but to compensate for those differences. And so already, there's a sharing of that part of the tax burden among the whole state so that you don't get a poor education because you live in one zip code, a great education because you live in another."

"We have an extremely well planned out budget that has planning for all our roof replacements and concrete replacements and so we do our very best to use every single dollar in a way that's not gonna hit us up with an emergency spending that we need to grab money from our local taxpayers that wasn't planned. So I think we're doing a really good job using the taxpayer money." Gebhardt "I think it's the best way of verifying that we're doing right by all the students and the teachers and the community as a whole by looking into the cost-benefit analysis or return on investment, making sure that the way that the tax money is being spent is being yielded back to the people through evidentiary filings, ie grades, making sure that the grades are up to snuff as a measure."&nbsp; "Making sure that we don't have anything sitting and nothing not being used. If we have investments in things that are not being utilized. Then we need to trim the fat because that's costing the taxpayers more money." Gardner "It comes back to education. That comes back to educating our adult citizens as to how mill levies and all of that actually work with the revenue neutral rate, and what it actually equivalates to because even while we're not revenue neutral, the average increase probably effects someone by about $9 or $10.

"We hear these numbers, but we really don't understand how the numbers actually work. And even working for the city. That's what I do, I look at numbers all day, and I find ways and find different methods to save money and to reduce costs."

"We might realize that it's really not that big of a number, actually, depending on if your taxes have gone up. If your taxes don't go up, it doesn't affect you at all. What you're actually looking at is we're going to get revenue from different things that were not on a tax basis, that particular year, but now they are."

"For example, we give businesses tax incentives. We didn't get any money from them because we returned it back to them. Well, now that those incentives are gone, we will tax them, and that money will come in. If we say we're not, that money won't come in anymore. We try to do things to get businesses to come to Salina. When that time is up, we have to go back and start to recoup so that we can do things for new businesses coming to Salina. If we never change that tax thing, we will never see that growth and we will not be able to get businesses to come in because we won't have the money to put into the system." Bandre "There's pros to go at first and this order approach. I want to tell you a quick story on this. My father-in-law has been on the school board in Garnett where he lives for 36 years. Believe it or not, this is his last year. He was on the school board when the Wolf Creek Nuclear power plant was built in Burlington. One of the fun things for Garnett at that time funds set in quotes was a lot of the workers doing the work in Burlington. Lived in Garnett. So the kids were going to school there at that time some of the revenue-neutral things Dan was talking about where the mill levy dollars are equitably spread across the state. It wasn't done quite the same."

"So Burlington and beautiful schools that will Creek ultimately funded but the workers were all living in Garnett, which didn't get some of that revenue. So there's some history behind why the dollars are better spread out but are allocated across the state. I hope that we keep doing that. Part of that comes from one of the answers earlier like helping to educate the folks in Topeka, Washington but how does the decision they make affect the local schools. As Scott mentioned earlier about the special ed not being adequately funded. I don't remember the exact percentage but it's something like 62% of what they're supposed to be funding might be worse than that is what actually comes through and that that hurts in every other sense."

"I think the key thing that the taxpayer needs to know is that Salina Public Schools has done an excellent job using the dollars that are available. There's been a lot of press the last couple of weeks, Salina Public Schools has found $4 million in savings over the life of the 30-year bond because of how it was refinanced. Over the course of all the bonds that USD 305 has done over its history. This company has found ways to save something like $16 million while having quality facilities."

"It's important for our students to be able to have quality facilities here new softball fields. All that's part of the system. So I think I'm biased certainly one of the good things about being on the board and having access to this budget for four years. But I feel really confident about the way dollars are being spent. I know my taxes have gone up in my house this year because somebody decided my house is worth more. So I understand that side too. But those dollars that come in I think are being shepherded wisely and you folks have questions about that. Let me know and we'll talk about it."

Candidate's stance on removing library books from shelves due to their "inappropriate nature"

Clarke Sanders, Republican State Representative, 69th District was in attendance for the forum. Sanders asked the candidates how they felt USD 305 is doing in alignment with keeping "appropriate" books on school library shelves. He cited a list of 30 books that have been deemed "questionable in nature."

"There's been controversy in the last two or three years about books on the school library shelves. In fact, I think there's a list of about 30 books that are questionable in nature. How do you feel we're doing in alignment with keeping appropriate books on school library shelves," Sanders said.&nbsp;

"One of the really great things about any educational system is giving students access to literature. You have to be able to read. You have to be able to discern. We're all faced with things every day, especially with these things beeping at us. We all have access to information. There's tons of information we were talking about the good old days when my parents got a newspaper at home and that was the only source of information was that one public newspaper."

"Now we get information from everywhere. I think the key thing that we can do in our public schools is help young people discern what they're reading. How do you make good quality decisions based on what's there? I personally as somebody that followed things this last year, am aware I'm not in favor of banning books for any reason. I am in favor of educating our librarians and our students and making sure that the things that are brought into the schools in the first place have value behind them. Your definition of value may not agree with my mine&nbsp; but we're trying to make good informed decisions about what's there.

"The second thing beyond that, one of the things we did this last year during some of the contentions that Clark alluded to, was we've as a school board made sure that parents have a right to come in and have a voice and what their students are reading. Without a doubt, they should be aware of this. They have access to check with librarians about what what books their students are checking out. When my sons were in school, I didn't care what they read. I wanted them to read. I wanted them to inform themselves and learn how to interpret that literature, whatever it might be. But as parents, they have the right to come in and pull those back out if they want to. So great question. That's what I think on the matter and I want people to read and be informed." Gardner "I agree with Mark, as a parent, it is my responsibility to educate my kid at home first. It's my responsibility to give my kids right from wrong as I as I see it, are they going to be perfect? No. But as long as I know that I've&nbsp; raised them the right way. Then I want to expose them so that we can have that conversation so that I can tell you okay, this is how I did this is how mom and dad sees that. Before you get out into the public eye and you hear what somebody else has to say."

"I think far too much we don't educate at home. We look and let somebody else do it. And then when they do it wrong, we want to get mad. I know at my church, you drop your kid off. That kid is mine now. And so if you haven't disciplined them, I'm going to correct it. And my opinion or my statement back to you won't raise your kid I will, otherwise don't bring them here.

"I think that we have to do a better job of raising our kids ourselves, instead of blaming somebody else for not raising them the way that we think they should be raised. So I really don't care what's on the library shelf, because I raised my kids. That is something you don't need to be reading. I trust that when they get there to look at it like no, I'm not interested in that. Are they gonna always do that every time? No, they're not. But that doesn't mean that I don't want to expose them to that and then allow them to go to college and then get exposed to it and actually make the wrong decisions. So yes, let's have this conversation." Gebhardt "Much like Mark and Scott, I don't believe in the banning, because I don't think that solves the problem. I think if you're if you have questionable material on the shelves for the students, it's condoning it and condoning its endorsing. And so in that case, it doesn't if it doesn't benefit the students, then it's money not spent wisely. And in that case, it goes back to the librarians. Librarians need to be educated and they need to be judicious about how they curate their libraries." Zimmerman "We had three book objections this year, three different people. Not one of them was the parent of children in our schools. And not one of them had read the book. It was the same boook, "All Boys Aren't Blue." But we had a policy are you set up from the 80s that said what to do in a book objections. The first thing was to talk to the principal and the librarian at that school, and if they didn't agree with that, there was a committee from the school of faculty, the library and the principal and some community people, and they all read the book."

"The question was, is there enough social value or literary value or artistic value in this book, that if there's some part of it that makes you cringe somewhat, which there was from this one, but is there enough other stuff that it's still worth having? Does it deal with an issue that some kids need to know about? Then there was another committee from the other high school and more community people and then there was the appeal to the board and all of us read that book. And we all agreed that there was value in that book. 

"I was dismayed that the objectors hadn't read the book. They took a couple of pages that will make you cringe and it's true did but they didn't read any of the rest of the book, as far as I can tell. And books are great things. I read some books in high school that were probably not quite appropriate to me. And it did not turn me into any kind of monster, I don't believe."

Zimmerman "I am having a great time on the school board. It's a lot of work. It's a lot of meetings. It's a lot of reading every week. You're reading dozens if not hundreds of pages. But it is really worthwhile. I really want our schools to be great. I want our kids to be successful. I want our kids to be wise, to wisest 18-year-olds they can be when they get out of school and to have a great life on the way up.

"I had a wonderful time in Salina Public Schools, and a great transformative education can stretch minds, can stretch hearts, and can leave you with more wonder for life and wonder for the earth and the world. That's what I want for our kids to be full of wonder when they graduate and ready to discover more. When you turn 18, you're not grown. You have a lot more room to do so, that's what I want for our kids is transformational education."

Gebhardt "I would like to make sure that if I get elected, that I'm I'm able to do the things that I can do to impact our community in a positive manner. I think the educational system is the heart of the community. And I think that's one of the reasons that drives me to run to do this venture. I want to go and utilize all my skill sets from my leadership in the Navy to my time as a student out here as well as all my previous time going to the school system here using things like Project XL and various other programs that were going on.

"I've seen other places around the nation and other places around the world. And while we're very sheltered here in Salina, there are a lot of other places that are a lot more rife with problems."

Gardner &nbsp;"I hope that you will reelect me. It's an honor to do that. But I think one of the biggest things about me is who I am is exactly who you've met. But when I sit on this board, it's not about me. It's not about my beliefs. It's about what's best for our kids and what is best for our community. So, there have been a lot of things that I voted for that me personally, Scott would not have done. But because of what's necessary to move forward in the community. I'm either behind it or maybe against it. I have to do what's best for the community."

Bandre " I spent most of my life involved in education. But despite that, I have learned a tremendous amount over the last four years, and part of the reason I'm running again is to try and keep on using some of that knowledge to help benefit our students and our families. Again, you're not always going to agree with me. I'm not always going to agree with you, but I'm going to respect your opinion."

"I can assure you that even during the height of COVID-19, we had so much controversy about masking. If people disagreed with me, no doubt about it. But I respect your opinion. I wrote back to every single person who wrote to me, and I'm going to keep on doing that. So I feel like similar to what Scott said, I put my heart and soul into this the last four years. I've read a tremendous amount of material, trying to help figure out what's best for our students, and our teachers to make sure that Salina Schools are the best place to learn."

2023 Election: Candidates for school board weigh in on local issues at forum

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with the inaugural Limestone Preservation Award winners Jack and Kathie Crispin.

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🎤 Forward Ever: Post Rock Limestone Preservation Award winners Jack, Kathie Crispin

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VA provides Veterans with field guide to looming government shutdown

Centennial Road between Rose Hill Road and Sundgren Road is scheduled to be closed from September 27 to December 1 for a bridge replacement project approximately 0.1 miles south of Sundgren Road.

Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations.&nbsp;

Local&nbsp;and emergency traffic will be provided&nbsp;access to private property within the sections of the&nbsp;closed&nbsp;road&nbsp;at&nbsp;all times but only from the side upon which the property lies.

Driving around road closure barricades is not just unlawful but extremely unsafe. For your safety and the safety of the construction workers, please obey all traffic signs.

Thank you for your patience and understanding

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By NATE KING Salina Post

On this episode of King in the Community, I sit down with Katie Zey, head of marketing at The Salina Public Library to talk about the TEEN-TOBER campaign focussed on engaging teens in the community.&nbsp;

Since she started working for the Salina Libary last year, Zey said she has been blown away by how much the library does for the local community.

"There is always something to do at the Library," Zey said.&nbsp;

Zey will be a regular guest on the podcast to give us updates on events and programs at the Salina Public Library.&nbsp;

For more information go to&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/">https://salinapubliclibrary.org/</a>

<div><iframe title="Katie Zey, Salina Public Library" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dqdvc-149b930-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By NATE KING Salina PostOn this episode of King in the Community, I sit down with Katie Zey, head of marketing at The Salina Public Library to talk about the TEEN-TOBER campaign focussed on engaging teens in the community.&nbsp;Since she started working for the Salina Libary last year, Zey said she has been blown away by how much the library does for the local community."There is always something to do at the Library," Zey said.&nbsp;Zey will be a regular guest on the podcast to give us updates on events and programs at the Salina Public Library.&nbsp;For more information go to&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/">https://salinapubliclibrary.org/</a>

🎙King in the Community: Katie Zey, Salina Public Library

Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present “Salina-Flashback Fridays.”

Salina founders William A. Phillips, David Phillips, Alexander M. Campbell Sr., A.C. Spillman and James Muir set aside land on the 200 block of South Eighth Street for the city's first public school.

The location held the former Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High School, and by 1868, the building proved too small for Salina's growing population.

In 1873, contractors built the first "Central" on a large block between Mulberry and Walnut Streets and Seventh and Eighth Streets.

A Mustang represented the school's spirit, acting as its mascot since its founding in the late 1800s, and remains today as Salina Central High School Mustangs.

Just four years later, the school made a $30,000 addition to include a high school in 1877, where before the single building served all grades.

In the 1880s, Salina continued to grow, adding multiple grade schools. Eventually, most residents knew Salina Central as a high school.

By 1900, contractors tore Salina Central down at Mulberry and Walnut Streets and built a new school at Seventh and Mulberry Streets, and renamed the building, Lincoln High School.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/39be6989-60f4-4308-b386-d8deabaf186d">READ: Flashback Friday: Salina Post-Smoky Hill Museum- Vol. 8&nbsp; Salina Opera House/United Building</a>

Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 8

Later, Lincoln High became known as the Grammar School or Junior High for seventh and eighth-grade students. Later, in 1909, Salina built Washington High School at Second and Mulberry Streets and served the community until 1952.

The new Salina High School opened in 1952, standing in its current location today on the southeast corner of Crawford and Front Streets. In 1971, the school was renamed Salina Central High School after the addition of Salina South High School.

&nbsp;For years, tales circulated that a ghost haunted Salina’s Washington High School theatre. When the building was razed in 1972, the ghost supposedly moved to Central High. 

In 1949, Joyce Diller performed the lead in the Washington High production of "Death Takes a Holiday," in which Death spares her character after an auto accident.&nbsp;In a case of life imitating art, Joyce’s car collided with a gasoline truck the following year.

Tragically, Joyce did not fare as well as her character. 

Shortly after her death, students saw her face in the curtains and felt her presence on the catwalks and in the lights. Skeptics claimed, however, that the supposed face in the curtain was just a water stain.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joyce seems to be a benevolent spirit, as she helps actors with forgotten lines or keeps cast members from falling on stage. But sometimes, those who skip school are not treated so amicably.

A famous story claims that the stage curtains were moved from Washington to Central with Joyce in tow. This is unlikely, for the building remained used for theatre productions after the new high school was built in 1952.

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 </figure>Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present “Salina-Flashback Fridays.”By SALINA POSTSalina founders William A. Phillips, David Phillips, Alexander M. Campbell Sr., A.C. Spillman and James Muir set aside land on the 200 block of South Eighth Street for the city's first public school.The location held the former Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High School, and by 1868, the building proved too small for Salina's growing population.In 1873, contractors built the first "Central" on a large block between Mulberry and Walnut Streets and Seventh and Eighth Streets.<div><div class="flourish-embed flourish-photo-slider" data-src="visualisation/15190218"><script src="https://public.flourish.studio/resources/embed.js"></script></div></div>A Mustang represented the school's spirit, acting as its mascot since its founding in the late 1800s, and remains today as Salina Central High School Mustangs.Just four years later, the school made a $30,000 addition to include a high school in 1877, where before the single building served all grades.In the 1880s, Salina continued to grow, adding multiple grade schools. Eventually, most residents knew Salina Central as a high school.By 1900, contractors tore Salina Central down at Mulberry and Walnut Streets and built a new school at Seventh and Mulberry Streets, and renamed the building, Lincoln High School.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/39be6989-60f4-4308-b386-d8deabaf186d">READ: Flashback Friday: Salina Post-Smoky Hill Museum- Vol. 8&nbsp; Salina Opera House/United Building</a><h2>Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 8</h2>Later, Lincoln High became known as the Grammar School or Junior High for seventh and eighth-grade students. Later, in 1909, Salina built Washington High School at Second and Mulberry Streets and served the community until 1952.<div><div class="flourish-embed flourish-photo-slider" data-src="visualisation/15189771"><script src="https://public.flourish.studio/resources/embed.js"></script></div></div>The new Salina High School opened in 1952, standing in its current location today on the southeast corner of Crawford and Front Streets. In 1971, the school was renamed Salina Central High School after the addition of Salina South High School.<h2>Washington High's Ghost Tales</h2>&nbsp;For years, tales circulated that a ghost haunted Salina’s Washington High School theatre. When the building was razed in 1972, the ghost supposedly moved to Central High. In 1949, Joyce Diller performed the lead in the Washington High production of "Death Takes a Holiday," in which Death spares her character after an auto accident.&nbsp;In a case of life imitating art, Joyce’s car collided with a gasoline truck the following year. Tragically, Joyce did not fare as well as her character. Shortly after her death, students saw her face in the curtains and felt her presence on the catwalks and in the lights. Skeptics claimed, however, that the supposed face in the curtain was just a water stain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joyce seems to be a benevolent spirit, as she helps actors with forgotten lines or keeps cast members from falling on stage. But sometimes, those who skip school are not treated so amicably.A famous story claims that the stage curtains were moved from Washington to Central with Joyce in tow. This is unlikely, for the building remained used for theatre productions after the new high school was built in 1952.

📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 9

On the morning of Sunday, September 9, 2023, Officers with the Salina Police Department were sent to the 2300 block of Melrose, Salina, in regards to a vehicle burglary and unlawful use of a financial card.

The victim reported their wallet was stolen from their vehicle the previous day while it was parked at their residence and the Salina Country Club. The suspect stole the victim’s wallet from inside the vehicle, which contained financial cards. The cards were later used at multiple retail establishments in Salina, McPherson and Wichita. Several transactions totaling over $4500 were made with the stolen cards. Surveillance video shows the suspect below using the stolen financial cards to make a purchase. The suspect walks with a limp and was seen driving a silver or beige 4 door passenger car.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Wymore, case 2023-28170.

On the morning of Sunday, September 9, 2023, Officers with the Salina Police Department were sent to the 2300 block of Melrose, Salina, in regards to a vehicle burglary and unlawful use of a financial card.<figure>
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 </figure>The victim reported their wallet was stolen from their vehicle the previous day while it was parked at their residence and the Salina Country Club. The suspect stole the victim’s wallet from inside the vehicle, which contained financial cards. The cards were later used at multiple retail establishments in Salina, McPherson and Wichita. Several transactions totaling over $4500 were made with the stolen cards. Surveillance video shows the suspect below using the stolen financial cards to make a purchase. The suspect walks with a limp and was seen driving a silver or beige 4 door passenger car.If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Wymore, case 2023-28170.

This week’s Crimestoppers: Vehicle burglary, stolen financial card

There are just a few weeks remaining to see the Smoky Hill Museum’s exhibit,&nbsp;Fire: Embers of Discovery. In this exhibit, you will encounter major fires in our Nation’s history as well as stories from Salina’s past.&nbsp;These fires helped shape our understanding of fire and what it takes to keep us safe from its terrible destruction.&nbsp; Have you heard of the Sad Yule or the Great Chicago Fire? Do you know the fiery history of the local H.D. Lee buildings? What about the huge prairie fire that left a path of destruction in Saline County in 1982? These stories and many more are awaiting you at the Smoky Hill Museum.&nbsp; You won’t want to miss this exhibit. The last day to see&nbsp;Fire: Embers of Discovery&nbsp;is October 21, 2023.

The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open&nbsp;Tuesday-Friday 11-5,&nbsp;Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store&nbsp;for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

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 </figure>Submitted There are just a few weeks remaining to see the Smoky Hill Museum’s exhibit,&nbsp;Fire: Embers of Discovery. In this exhibit, you will encounter major fires in our Nation’s history as well as stories from Salina’s past.&nbsp;These fires helped shape our understanding of fire and what it takes to keep us safe from its terrible destruction.&nbsp; Have you heard of the Sad Yule or the Great Chicago Fire? Do you know the fiery history of the local H.D. Lee buildings? What about the huge prairie fire that left a path of destruction in Saline County in 1982? These stories and many more are awaiting you at the Smoky Hill Museum.&nbsp; You won’t want to miss this exhibit. The last day to see&nbsp;Fire: Embers of Discovery&nbsp;is October 21, 2023.The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open&nbsp;Tuesday-Friday 11-5,&nbsp;Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store&nbsp;for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

Last Chance to see Exhibit on Fire at the Smoky Hill Museum

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;Dickerman,Wade Erin REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to appear

NAME: Green,Derrick NathanielREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violations

NAME: Lawrence,Raymond MonroeREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Obrien,Bailey Eugene REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Parker,James David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Deprivaton of Property,&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:Presley,Khadeizsha Monay REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving while suspended.

NAME: Jamison,Nathaniel LaneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&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 JailAll persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Parker,James David REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Deprivaton of Property,&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear,&nbsp;Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass<figure>
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 </figure>NAME: Jamison,Nathaniel LaneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation,&nbsp;Driving While Suspended,&nbsp;Failure to appear

Saline County Jail Activity, Sept 29

K-State's Blakeslee says sugar or pie pumpkins are best for cooking

By MADDY ROHRKSRE It is nearly October, which means pumpkins are everywhere, including in popular food and drink items.

When the popular fall treat is used for baking and cooking, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says sugar or pie pumpkins are the No. 1 choice.

“They are smaller than pumpkins used for carving festive jack-o-lanterns,” Blakeslee said. “They have dense flesh and high sugar content. The flesh is less stringy and the color is usually darker.”

When cooking, 1 3/4 cups of mashed fresh pie or sugar pumpkin can replace a 15-ounce can of pumpkin.

“Home canning is not recommended for any mashed pumpkin or winter squash. The only directions for canning these are for cubed pieces. Mashed products can be safely frozen,” Blakeslee said.

Mashed pumpkin or winter squash has a thick density in mashed form which prevents adequate heat transfer to the center of the jar. Blakeslee warns of insufficient research to establish a single, safe processing time for mashed pumpkin or winter squash products.

“This can lead to under processing or uneven processing and harmful bacteria can survive after canning,” Blakeslee said. She suggests freezing mashed pumpkin or winter squash as the safest method of preservation.

Some grocery stores sell sugar or pie pumpkins, but Blakeslee recommends looking for U-pick farms that grow pumpkins.

"Before cutting, always rinse with water and scrub the outside of the pumpkin to remove any dirt and debris. Check for damage to the rind such as soft spots or spoilage and remove those spots,” she said.

Blakeslee, who also coordinator of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/">K-State’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science</a>, publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on food safety. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices</a>&nbsp;in Kansas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695986532476.png" alt="Home canning is not recommended for any mashed pumpkin or winter squash, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. image courtesy KSRE&nbsp; " />
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 </figure><h2>K-State's Blakeslee says sugar or pie pumpkins are best for cooking</h2>By MADDY ROHRKSRE It is nearly October, which means pumpkins are everywhere, including in popular food and drink items.When the popular fall treat is used for baking and cooking, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says sugar or pie pumpkins are the No. 1 choice.“They are smaller than pumpkins used for carving festive jack-o-lanterns,” Blakeslee said. “They have dense flesh and high sugar content. The flesh is less stringy and the color is usually darker.”When cooking, 1 3/4 cups of mashed fresh pie or sugar pumpkin can replace a 15-ounce can of pumpkin.“Home canning is not recommended for any mashed pumpkin or winter squash. The only directions for canning these are for cubed pieces. Mashed products can be safely frozen,” Blakeslee said.Mashed pumpkin or winter squash has a thick density in mashed form which prevents adequate heat transfer to the center of the jar. Blakeslee warns of insufficient research to establish a single, safe processing time for mashed pumpkin or winter squash products.“This can lead to under processing or uneven processing and harmful bacteria can survive after canning,” Blakeslee said. She suggests freezing mashed pumpkin or winter squash as the safest method of preservation.Some grocery stores sell sugar or pie pumpkins, but Blakeslee recommends looking for U-pick farms that grow pumpkins."Before cutting, always rinse with water and scrub the outside of the pumpkin to remove any dirt and debris. Check for damage to the rind such as soft spots or spoilage and remove those spots,” she said.Blakeslee, who also coordinator of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/">K-State’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science</a>, publishes a monthly newsletter called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/newsletter">You Asked It!</a>&nbsp;that provides numerous tips on food safety. More information is also available from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html">local extension offices</a>&nbsp;in Kansas.

How to preserve pumpkins this fall

On Sept. 29, 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.

In 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.

In 1829, London’s reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.

In 1943, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship HMS Nelson off Malta.

In 1962, Canada joined the space age as it launched the Alouette 1 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, creating the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.

In 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of seven victims in the Chicago area. (To date, the case remains unsolved.)

In 1986, the Soviet Union released Nicholas Daniloff, an American journalist confined on spying charges.

In 1989, actor Zsa Zsa Gabor was convicted of battery for slapping Beverly Hills police officer Paul Kramer after he’d pulled over her Rolls-Royce for expired license plates.

In 2000, Israeli riot police stormed a major Jerusalem shrine and opened fire on stone-throwing Muslim worshippers, killing four Palestinians and wounding 175.

In 2005, John G. Roberts Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s 17th chief justice after winning Senate confirmation.

In 2012, Omar Khadr, the last Western detainee held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, returned to Canada after a decade in custody.

In 2017, Tom Price resigned as President Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services amid investigations into his use of costly charter flights for official travel at taxpayer expense.

In 2018, Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, agreed to pay a total of $40 million to settle a government lawsuit alleging that Musk had duped investors with misleading statements about a proposed buyout of the company.

In 2020, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos, as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry and personal jabs and the two men talked over each other.

In 2021, a judge in Los Angeles suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that had controlled her life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement reflected a “toxic environment.”

In 2022, rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and businesses and left millions in the dark.

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 <figcaption>British Premier Sir Neville Chamberlain shakes hands with German leader Adolf Hitler, sealing a peace treaty, in Munich, Germany, September 30, 1938. Chamberlain was successful in his peace saving effort in conjunction with the French, German and Italian heads of state. The pact was one of several diplomatic successes that strengthened Hitler’s hold on Germany, expanded his European power and set the stage for conquest in Europe. Next to Hitler stands interpreter Paul Schmidt, and British ambassador Nevile Henderson stands next to Chamberlain. (AP Photo) </figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today’s Highlight in History:</h2>On Sept. 29, 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.In 1829, London’s reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.In 1943, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship HMS Nelson off Malta.In 1962, Canada joined the space age as it launched the Alouette 1 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, creating the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.In 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of seven victims in the Chicago area. (To date, the case remains unsolved.)In 1986, the Soviet Union released Nicholas Daniloff, an American journalist confined on spying charges.In 1989, actor Zsa Zsa Gabor was convicted of battery for slapping Beverly Hills police officer Paul Kramer after he’d pulled over her Rolls-Royce for expired license plates.In 2000, Israeli riot police stormed a major Jerusalem shrine and opened fire on stone-throwing Muslim worshippers, killing four Palestinians and wounding 175.In 2005, John G. Roberts Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s 17th chief justice after winning Senate confirmation.In 2012, Omar Khadr, the last Western detainee held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, returned to Canada after a decade in custody.In 2017, Tom Price resigned as President Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services amid investigations into his use of costly charter flights for official travel at taxpayer expense.In 2018, Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, agreed to pay a total of $40 million to settle a government lawsuit alleging that Musk had duped investors with misleading statements about a proposed buyout of the company.In 2020, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos, as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry and personal jabs and the two men talked over each other.In 2021, a judge in Los Angeles suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that had controlled her life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement reflected a “toxic environment.”In 2022, rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and businesses and left millions in the dark.

Today in History, Sept. 29

Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus is a devastating disease in Kansas, and volunteer wheat in your field and all surrounding fields must be removed prior to planting. As farmers are currently drilling winter wheat across the state, be a good neighbor and control volunteer wheat.&nbsp;An infected field can impact thousands of acres in immediate proximity, depending on environmental factors.

The drought over the previous years, combined with multiple issues during harvest, have created conditions that make wheat streak mosaic and related diseases an increased threat this year. Abandoned wheat, weedy patches that weren’t harvested and hail-shattered fields all favor an increased incidence of volunteer wheat.

Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) causes considerable damage to the Kansas wheat crop each year, primarily in the western portion of the state. In 2017, this disease caused a conservative $76.8 million in direct losses to wheat farmers, a loss of 19.2 million bushels of wheat. The 2017 loss was a 5.6 percent yield loss, up from an average 1.5 percent loss. For the past couple growing seasons, however, tests determine the disease showed up not only in western Kansas but also in central Kansas.

Wheat curl mites that spread WSMV and other diseases survive the summer on volunteer wheat and certain other grasses. As those plants die off, the wheat curl mites leave in search of new plants to feed on. Early planted wheat is likely to become infested and thus become infected with wheat streak mosaic virus, high plains virus and Triticum mosaic virus. The wheat curl mites are moved by wind and can be carried a mile or more before dying, so if wheat is planted early, make sure all volunteer wheat within a mile is completely dead at least two weeks before planting. For growers considering planting early, a good management consideration would be to select wheat varieties with resistance to the wheat streak mosaic virus and/or tolerance to the wheat curl mite, especially in the western portions of the state.

For more information on this devastating disease, download a packet of information or request a printed copy from Kansas Wheat, 1990 Kimball Ave., Manhattan, KS&nbsp;66502.

We must work together to stop the spread of wheat streak mosaic virus and related diseases. There are no effective ways to treat, so the only way to stop it is to prevent it through one or more of the following ways.

The best way to prevent the spread of the wheat streak mosaic virus is to remove volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds. Volunteer wheat must be completely dead and dry for two weeks before planting a new wheat crop. Volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds can be removed with herbicides or tillage, but it’s absolutely essential to allow time for herbicides to work.

Avoid early planting; plant after the best pest management planting date, or BPMP (formerly known as the “Hessian fly-free”) date. By avoiding early planting, Kansas wheat farmers can avoid times when wheat mite populations are the highest in late summer and decrease the interval between planting and fall freeze events.

Plant varieties with moderate or high levels of resistance to WSMV. “Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2023” is a new publication in the Kansas Wheat Rx Series and addresses steps to ensure a successful variety selection.

It is very difficult to rate varieties for WSMV. There are three separate virus diseases in the Central Plains that can all occur, separately or in combination: wheat streak mosaic virus, high plains virus and Triticum mosaic virus. They have similar symptoms and are vectored by the wheat curl mite. If two or more of these diseases occur together, all wheat varieties become susceptible.

At this point, there are no chemical options such as insecticides or pesticides that are effective at controlling the wheat curl mite. The best way to stop the spread of WSMV is to control volunteer wheat at least two weeks prior to planting a new crop.

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 </figure>Kansas WheatWheat Streak Mosaic Virus is a devastating disease in Kansas, and volunteer wheat in your field and all surrounding fields must be removed prior to planting. As farmers are currently drilling winter wheat across the state, be a good neighbor and control volunteer wheat.&nbsp;An infected field can impact thousands of acres in immediate proximity, depending on environmental factors.The drought over the previous years, combined with multiple issues during harvest, have created conditions that make wheat streak mosaic and related diseases an increased threat this year. Abandoned wheat, weedy patches that weren’t harvested and hail-shattered fields all favor an increased incidence of volunteer wheat.Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) causes considerable damage to the Kansas wheat crop each year, primarily in the western portion of the state. In 2017, this disease caused a conservative $76.8 million in direct losses to wheat farmers, a loss of 19.2 million bushels of wheat. The 2017 loss was a 5.6 percent yield loss, up from an average 1.5 percent loss. For the past couple growing seasons, however, tests determine the disease showed up not only in western Kansas but also in central Kansas.Wheat curl mites that spread WSMV and other diseases survive the summer on volunteer wheat and certain other grasses. As those plants die off, the wheat curl mites leave in search of new plants to feed on. Early planted wheat is likely to become infested and thus become infected with wheat streak mosaic virus, high plains virus and Triticum mosaic virus. The wheat curl mites are moved by wind and can be carried a mile or more before dying, so if wheat is planted early, make sure all volunteer wheat within a mile is completely dead at least two weeks before planting. For growers considering planting early, a good management consideration would be to select wheat varieties with resistance to the wheat streak mosaic virus and/or tolerance to the wheat curl mite, especially in the western portions of the state.For more information on this devastating disease, download a packet of information or request a printed copy from Kansas Wheat, 1990 Kimball Ave., Manhattan, KS&nbsp;66502.We must work together to stop the spread of wheat streak mosaic virus and related diseases. There are no effective ways to treat, so the only way to stop it is to prevent it through one or more of the following ways.Control Volunteer WheatThe best way to prevent the spread of the wheat streak mosaic virus is to remove volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds. Volunteer wheat must be completely dead and dry for two weeks before planting a new wheat crop. Volunteer wheat and other grassy weeds can be removed with herbicides or tillage, but it’s absolutely essential to allow time for herbicides to work.Avoid Early PlantingAvoid early planting; plant after the best pest management planting date, or BPMP (formerly known as the “Hessian fly-free”) date. By avoiding early planting, Kansas wheat farmers can avoid times when wheat mite populations are the highest in late summer and decrease the interval between planting and fall freeze events.Plant Resistant VarietiesPlant varieties with moderate or high levels of resistance to WSMV. “Kansas Wheat Variety Guide 2023” is a new publication in the Kansas Wheat Rx Series and addresses steps to ensure a successful variety selection.It is very difficult to rate varieties for WSMV. There are three separate virus diseases in the Central Plains that can all occur, separately or in combination: wheat streak mosaic virus, high plains virus and Triticum mosaic virus. They have similar symptoms and are vectored by the wheat curl mite. If two or more of these diseases occur together, all wheat varieties become susceptible.At this point, there are no chemical options such as insecticides or pesticides that are effective at controlling the wheat curl mite. The best way to stop the spread of WSMV is to control volunteer wheat at least two weeks prior to planting a new crop.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile&nbsp;app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Wheat Scoop: Control volunteer wheat to stop wheat streak mosaic virus

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

Students from Salina Central High School paraded through downtown Salina on Wednesday evening. After the parade, students met at Salina Stadium for a pep rally and Homecoming candidate games.

Throughout the week, students participated in "Spirit Week," where they dressed up in various themes. On Friday, during the home game against Valley Center High School, a school staff member will announce the Homecoming King and Queen.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695943416283.jpeg" alt="The Salina Central High School Cheer Team tosses candy to parade-goers during the Salina Central 2023 Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The Salina Central High School Cheer Team tosses candy to parade-goers during the Salina Central 2023 Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostStudents from Salina Central High School paraded through downtown Salina on Wednesday evening. After the parade, students met at Salina Stadium for a pep rally and Homecoming candidate games.Throughout the week, students participated in "Spirit Week," where they dressed up in various themes. On Friday, during the home game against Valley Center High School, a school staff member will announce the Homecoming King and Queen.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695944140250.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School Homecoming candidates Kendyl Gary and Levi Losey toss candy to parade-goers during the 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695944310833.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School's Gender and Sexuality Alliance walks down Santa Fe Avenue during the 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695943903103.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School Homecoming candidates Callan Hall and Gunnar Gross toss candy and wave to parade-goers during the Salina Central 2023 Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695943292533.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School twirler team spin their torched batons during the Salina Central Homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in downtown Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695944220781.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Azbey Peckham and Jameer Moore ride during the Salina Central 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Azbey Peckham and Jameer Moore ride during the Salina Central 2023 Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695944080616.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Tyler Vidricksen and Dez Gibson reach for candy to toss to parade-goers during the Salina Central Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Tyler Vidricksen and Dez Gibson reach for candy to toss to parade-goers during the Salina Central Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695944015445.jpeg" alt="Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Lydia Dong and Kyler Brecheisen ride downtown during the 2023 Salina Central Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming candidates Lydia Dong and Kyler Brecheisen ride downtown during the 2023 Salina Central Homecoming celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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📸 Photos: Salina Central High School 2023 Homecoming Parade

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

Western Kansas often stays dry throughout the summer months, but according to National Weather Service Wichita, the state’s western regions have received above-normal rain since January.

According to NWS, most of the southeastern region of Kansas received eight to 12 inches below-normal precipitation, causing the driest year for El Dorado and Iola since 1980.

Wichita NWS meteorologist Brad Katcham said the transition from a La Niña weather pattern to a El Niño one affected the precipitation patterns for Kansas.

“During those transition periods, sometimes you get areas that become unusually dry unfortunately,” Katcham said. “The benefit of it has been for the western half of Kansas, they’ve gotten quite a bit of rain this year and actually, well above-normal in some areas.”

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c0fcb43-e62d-41ab-80bb-f117829e1cfc">READ: NWS Prediction: El Niño and shifting weather shifting weather patterns</a>

Katcham said during the summer months, western Kansas saw multiple storms that it would normally have missed during a non-transition year.

The more than 12 inches of rain that some of western Kansas saw could also benefit the The High Plains Aquifer, comprised of the Ogallala, Great Bend Prairie and Equus Beds aquifer regions.

According to Katcham, the rain in western Kansas allowed for limited ground-water recharge, the system that allows rainwater to re-enter ground-water systems like aquifers.

“All good rains like this are beneficial to it,” Katcham said. “The more that we can get rains to recharge the aquifer, the better we are.”

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostWestern Kansas often stays dry throughout the summer months, but according to National Weather Service Wichita, the state’s western regions have received above-normal rain since January.According to NWS, most of the southeastern region of Kansas received eight to 12 inches below-normal precipitation, causing the driest year for El Dorado and Iola since 1980.Wichita NWS meteorologist Brad Katcham said the transition from a La Niña weather pattern to a El Niño one affected the precipitation patterns for Kansas.“During those transition periods, sometimes you get areas that become unusually dry unfortunately,” Katcham said. “The benefit of it has been for the western half of Kansas, they’ve gotten quite a bit of rain this year and actually, well above-normal in some areas.”<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8c0fcb43-e62d-41ab-80bb-f117829e1cfc">READ: NWS Prediction: El Niño and shifting weather shifting weather patterns</a>Katcham said during the summer months, western Kansas saw multiple storms that it would normally have missed during a non-transition year.The more than 12 inches of rain that some of western Kansas saw could also benefit the The High Plains Aquifer, comprised of the Ogallala, Great Bend Prairie and Equus Beds aquifer regions.According to Katcham, the rain in western Kansas allowed for limited ground-water recharge, the system that allows rainwater to re-enter ground-water systems like aquifers.“All good rains like this are beneficial to it,” Katcham said. “The more that we can get rains to recharge the aquifer, the better we are.”

NWS: Areas of Kansas see driest year since 1980

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Some might say that Flora brings a lot of her problems on herself: her hedonistic, hard-partying lifestyle made her a 17-year-old mom and left her with feckless musician husband Ian (Jack Reynor) and surly, now-teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan). 

She can't quite resist the allure of nightclubs and meaningless one-night stands, a respite from her dead-end job as a nanny and the constant arguments with her crime-dabbling son and soon-to-be-ex-husband. As played by luminous up-and-comer Eve Hewson, though, Flora is sympathetic and beguiling, bringing us to her side immediately. 

Director John Carney delighted audiences with the Irish romance&nbsp;Once&nbsp;and coming-of-age charmer&nbsp;Sing Street—movies infused with the pure, dopamine pleasure of music, and making music. Carney's latest is another toe-tapping tribute to pop-rock, as Flora decides she’ll learn how to play the guitar—and discovers a way of connecting with husband and son. In a welcome return to the screen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is terrific as Jeff, a long-haired, opinionated Californian rocker who teaches guitar via Zoom. 

When Flora thinks she’s falling in love with her long-distance instructor, it makes perfect cinematic sense for Jeff to magically appear next to Flora, encouraging her creative efforts. Carney’s sincerity makes this a winning confection, and Hewson is a real discovery. She’s got a musical pedigree—her father is U2 singer Bono—and lots of dad’s natural charisma and presence, but Hewson has a star quality of her own, creating a heroine who’s imperfect, passionate, vulnerable, yet resilient as well.

 Flora’s relationship with Ian (more like squabbling siblings than parent and child) is complex, frustrating, funny, and deeply heartfelt. It’s the solid emotional core of a feel-good film filled with memorable tunes, wry humor, and more than a few joyful tears.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rated R for profanity, some drug use, and sexual references.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/beNTTHnMIy8?si=Hiewe7rsbL1wHDKv" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ShiU2SKkTcGQZrKlSNmxqnp70snf6hFJ43GDdri_ikXA_i_gs6FBtgBxOhRJzf2oc9Fwi67pqfLKWlkerHy9_MwMcPsk4al2-b3NdwQDzHHhFsu0dObc6EaL00up6LND5_VGKmy7WvjqZGcl2JXj7eb8o7vjWDIL3mU4WvZqSMNBEDsv0gEj6zwjmvpkzJt8YyoHTWX-SgHXI63FtvLvCLJ49NrwJ07aiF0SBxs7jsXKs3orTvXmGvu0TDZcWtpg_A13WYp9lehNOHQ4MHI1kvGP9cnAWqjCBjZyQMQD9J-v0LA2zG-2lZe6UejWWTIAbjpX1IfFI3PmR_2362mXOQ==&amp;c=QsJIXNGfUlHklAXkEL-yuLy2RVR1tOdAMDyRUD3pG3yacKWBD-U1cw==&amp;ch=R0LF5EcVv8LX6rvkGYrN59lfH6d8g_xAgxDbLNXPOpceGJUH-N1YFA==" target="_blank">Tickets and Showtimes</a>SubmittedSome might say that Flora brings a lot of her problems on herself: her hedonistic, hard-partying lifestyle made her a 17-year-old mom and left her with feckless musician husband Ian (Jack Reynor) and surly, now-teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan). She can't quite resist the allure of nightclubs and meaningless one-night stands, a respite from her dead-end job as a nanny and the constant arguments with her crime-dabbling son and soon-to-be-ex-husband. As played by luminous up-and-comer Eve Hewson, though, Flora is sympathetic and beguiling, bringing us to her side immediately. Director John Carney delighted audiences with the Irish romance&nbsp;Once&nbsp;and coming-of-age charmer&nbsp;Sing Street—movies infused with the pure, dopamine pleasure of music, and making music. Carney's latest is another toe-tapping tribute to pop-rock, as Flora decides she’ll learn how to play the guitar—and discovers a way of connecting with husband and son. In a welcome return to the screen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is terrific as Jeff, a long-haired, opinionated Californian rocker who teaches guitar via Zoom. When Flora thinks she’s falling in love with her long-distance instructor, it makes perfect cinematic sense for Jeff to magically appear next to Flora, encouraging her creative efforts. Carney’s sincerity makes this a winning confection, and Hewson is a real discovery. She’s got a musical pedigree—her father is U2 singer Bono—and lots of dad’s natural charisma and presence, but Hewson has a star quality of her own, creating a heroine who’s imperfect, passionate, vulnerable, yet resilient as well. Flora’s relationship with Ian (more like squabbling siblings than parent and child) is complex, frustrating, funny, and deeply heartfelt. It’s the solid emotional core of a feel-good film filled with memorable tunes, wry humor, and more than a few joyful tears.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rated R for profanity, some drug use, and sexual references.97 minutes

Salina Art Center Cinema presents, 'Flora and Son' Sept. 29-Oct. 4

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recently released data through the Kansas Violent Death Reporting System (KSVDRS) details between 2016-2020, nearly 1 in 3 Kansas youth who died by suicide experienced behavior and mental health challenges in school at the time of death.&nbsp;

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 </figure>TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recently released data through the Kansas Violent Death Reporting System (KSVDRS) details between 2016-2020, nearly 1 in 3 Kansas youth who died by suicide experienced behavior and mental health challenges in school at the time of death.&nbsp;The CDC reports as many as 63 percent more child and adolescent mental and behavioral health emergency room visits occurred in the fall school semester compared to the summer break. Epidemiologists at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment collaborated with the CDC on the national report. “We are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis,” said&nbsp;Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, State Health Officer. “Youth are resilient, but we need to better understand the stressors they encounter daily and apply evidence-based prevention, early identification, and intervention practices to improve our youth's mental health and wellness.” Key findings from the CDC 2018-2023 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and Kansas data: Nationally, for youth aged 10-14 and 15-17 years, emergency department visits for depressive disorders, suicidal ideation or self-harm, and trauma- and stressor-related conditions were significantly more frequent in both the fall and spring semesters when compared to the previous summer semester.&nbsp;Kansas trends indicate that for 10-14-year-olds, depressive disorder visits were significantly more frequent in the fall semester compared to the previous summer break each year from 2018-2022.&nbsp; Visits for 15-17-year-olds were significantly more frequent in the fall than in the summer for 2018-2021.&nbsp;Kansas emergency department visits for suicidal ideation or self-harm were significantly more frequent in both the fall and spring periods compared to the previous summers across all years from fall 2018 to spring 2023. Kansas trends indicate that for 10-14-year-olds, depressive disorder visits were significantly more frequent in the fall semester compared to the previous summer break each year from 2018-2022. Visits for 15-17-year-olds were significantly more frequent in the fall than in the summer for 2018-2021. Kansas emergency department visits for suicidal ideation or self-harm were significantly more frequent in both the fall and spring periods compared to the previous summers across all years from fall 2018 to spring 2023.Children and adolescents may face certain school-related stressors, such as:Transitioning into a new school year or new school away from friends. Academic performance pressure and testing. Bullying and peer victimization that is not reported. Social anxiety that decreases confidence and worsens mental healthThe Kansas State Department of Education developed a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtzZGUub3JnL0FnZW5jeS9EaXZpc2lvbi1vZi1MZWFybmluZy1TZXJ2aWNlcy9TdHVkZW50LVN0YWZmLVRyYWluaW5nL1ByZXZlbnRpb24tYW5kLVJlc3BvbnNpdmUtQ3VsdHVyZS9TdWljaWRlLUF3YXJlbmVzcy1hbmQtUHJldmVudGlvbi9LYW5zYXMtU3VpY2lkZS1QcmV2ZW50aW9uLVJlc3BvbnNlLWFuZC1Qb3N0dmVudGlvbi1Ub29sa2l0P3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MjcuODMyMzYwMjEifQ.xRUX_XNitRZO3Qg5BUEiF03ILiq8hDVsThz7fXVmb20/s/1305935158/br/226929323953-l">toolkit</a>&nbsp;for prevention and response resources for schools to reduce barriers to mental health services for the youth.How to promote mental and behavioral healthChildhood and adolescent mental and behavioral health are serious health priorities. Poor mental and behavioral health in youth are risk factors for drug use, violence, and other cognitive factors that last into adulthood. Positive childhood experiences combined with family, school and community involvement can reduce the current mental health crisis. Promotion can start by:Building strong relationships with adults and friends at school and in the community. Providing students with mental health services and resources at school and in the home environment. Engaging school-aged youth in social and emotional learning programs.. Encourage parents in discussions about how to connect with their adolescents, communicate effectively, and monitor activities and behavior.