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Solomon Scholars Bowl team goes undefeated at Canton-Galva

One of the simplest ways to define politics is as a struggle for power.

This power struggle has flared up again. The legislature began their 2023 session by introducing a bill that would further disrupt the current power division between state and local and also undermine Kansas voters.

Often, in Topeka, this is a struggle between parties — Republicans versus Democrats — or between branches — the legislature versus the governor. But more and more often over the past few years we have seen the struggle for power play out as state government versus local government.

As you may recall, following the outbreak of COVID-19, the state legislature restricted localities’ ability to respond to the pandemic.

Last year, the state legislature also banned cities from declaring themselves “sanctuary cities” and from restricting single-use items such as bags, cups, and other packaging made of plastic — Governor Kelly signed the former and vetoed the latter.

Now, under current Kansas law, localities cannot regulate abortion services. That power is left to the state alone. This law was originally put in place to prevent certain cities from making access to abortion easier than could be found under state law.

Now however, following the state Supreme Court’s 2019 Hodes decision and the failure of the “Value Them Both” amendment last August, it effectively prevents cities from restricting access to abortion services in opposition to the statewide constitutional protection.

Legislation has been introduced that would repeal this law, allowing localities to ban abortion.

On Aug. 2, 2022, Kansans spoke loud and clear about their desire to protect access to abortion services in our state. The “Value Them Both” amendment was a resounding failure.

Not only does this bill show a lack of respect for the large number of voters who made their voices heard last August, but also for Home Rule, which is protected in the state constitution.

Should it pass it would further establish a precedent that localities can be used as political pawns at the whims of the legislature.

Any restrictions would still be unconstitutional under the state constitution, but would set the stage for localities to challenge the state and create yet another power tug of war.

Kansans made their position clear twice last election cycle, in both the primary and the general election. They don’t want to increase the legislature’s power.

Across our country and our state, trust in government is at an all time low precisely because of actions such as these.

In the 2022 Kansas Speaks public opinion survey distributed by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University, a mere thirty-one percent of Kansans expressed satisfaction with the performance of the state legislature.

And yet, legislators are supposed to be representing our voice in government.

As we celebrate Kansas Day on Jan. 29, let’s not forget the long struggle for home rule and popular sovereignty that led to our statehood.

Alexandra Middlewood, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of political science at Wichita State University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633377761670.jpeg" alt="Alexandra Middlewood" />
 <figcaption>Alexandra Middlewood</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;ALEXANDRA MIDDLEWOODOne of the simplest ways to define politics is as a struggle for power.This power struggle has flared up again. The legislature began their 2023 session by introducing a bill that would further disrupt the current power division between state and local and also undermine Kansas voters.Often, in Topeka, this is a struggle between parties — Republicans versus Democrats — or between branches — the legislature versus the governor. But more and more often over the past few years we have seen the struggle for power play out as state government versus local government.As you may recall, following the outbreak of COVID-19, the state legislature restricted localities’ ability to respond to the pandemic.Last year, the state legislature also banned cities from declaring themselves “sanctuary cities” and from restricting single-use items such as bags, cups, and other packaging made of plastic — Governor Kelly signed the former and vetoed the latter.Now, under current Kansas law, localities cannot regulate abortion services. That power is left to the state alone. This law was originally put in place to prevent certain cities from making access to abortion easier than could be found under state law.Now however, following the state Supreme Court’s 2019 Hodes decision and the failure of the “Value Them Both” amendment last August, it effectively prevents cities from restricting access to abortion services in opposition to the statewide constitutional protection.Legislation has been introduced that would repeal this law, allowing localities to ban abortion.On Aug. 2, 2022, Kansans spoke loud and clear about their desire to protect access to abortion services in our state. The “Value Them Both” amendment was a resounding failure.Not only does this bill show a lack of respect for the large number of voters who made their voices heard last August, but also for Home Rule, which is protected in the state constitution.Should it pass it would further establish a precedent that localities can be used as political pawns at the whims of the legislature.Any restrictions would still be unconstitutional under the state constitution, but would set the stage for localities to challenge the state and create yet another power tug of war.Kansans made their position clear twice last election cycle, in both the primary and the general election. They don’t want to increase the legislature’s power.Across our country and our state, trust in government is at an all time low precisely because of actions such as these.In the 2022 Kansas Speaks public opinion survey distributed by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University, a mere thirty-one percent of Kansans expressed satisfaction with the performance of the state legislature.And yet, legislators are supposed to be representing our voice in government.As we celebrate Kansas Day on Jan. 29, let’s not forget the long struggle for home rule and popular sovereignty that led to our statehood.Alexandra Middlewood, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of political science at Wichita State University.

INSIGHT KANSAS: Let’s not forget home rule, popular sovereignty

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

Our Spring Calendars will be out soon! Here is a list of some of the places in Salina, other than the Library, where you can pickup a copy:

Salina Art Center: 242 S. Santa Fe Ave.

Saline County Health Department: 125 W. Elm St.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: 500 Kenwood Park Dr.

Smoky Hill Museum: 211 W. Iron Ave.

Great Clips: 1661 S. Ohio St. &amp; 2950 S. 9th St.

Parks &amp; Rec: 300 W. Ash St., Room #100&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:<figure>
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 </figure>Our Spring Calendars will be out soon! Here is a list of some of the places in Salina, other than the Library, where you can pickup a copy:Ad Astra: 141 N. Santa Fe Ave.Salina Art Center: 242 S. Santa Fe Ave.Salina Tech: 2562 Centennial Rd.Senior Center: 245 N. 9th St.Saline County Health Department: 125 W. Elm St.Big Brothers Big Sisters: 500 Kenwood Park Dr.Visit Salina: 120 W. Ash St.Smoky Hill Museum: 211 W. Iron Ave.Great Clips: 1661 S. Ohio St. &amp; 2950 S. 9th St.Parks &amp; Rec: 300 W. Ash St., Room #100&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina Public Library announces spring calendar distribution sites

SRHC Mothers' Breast Milk Depot a success

Although there is still snow on the ground, meteorologists with the National Weather Service are preparing for the upcoming severe storm season.

Among their preparations are scheduling storm identification and safety presentations to help prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming storm season.

"Our staff will provide an in-depth weather presentation that will engage the audience by teaching them about the different types of storms, the individual storm features that help a person to recognize the storms' potential severity, how to report hazardous weather, and severe weather safety," the NWS team noted on the NWS-Wichita website.

The in-person presentations are scheduled throughout the area, beginning in February, and are open to the public.

NWS-Wichita's Storm Fury on the Plains presentations in our area include the following.

Feb. 15 - Lincoln County 6:30 p.m., Lincoln High School Commons

March 16 - Marion County 6:30 p.m., Tabor College's Shari Flaming Center for the Arts in Hillsboro

March 20 - Ellsworth County 6:30 p.m., PAC Ellsworth High School Auditorium

March 29 - Saline County 6:30 p.m., Fitzpatrick Auditorium, Sams Hall of Fine Arts at Kansas Wesleyan University

March 30 - McPherson County 6:30 p.m., McPherson Opera House

Storm identification and safety presentations in area counties outside of NWS-Wichita's coverage area include the following.

March 14 - Jewell County 6:30 p.m., Mankato Community Center

March 21 - Mitchell County 6:30 p.m., North Central Kansas Technical College student union in Beloit

March 28 - Ottawa County 7 p.m., Basement of the Ottawa County Courthouse

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 <figcaption>The NWS-Wichita Weather Forecast Office. Photo courtesy NWS-Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTAlthough there is still snow on the ground, meteorologists with the National Weather Service are preparing for the upcoming severe storm season.Among their preparations are scheduling storm identification and safety presentations to help prepare storm spotters and weather enthusiasts for the upcoming storm season."Our staff will provide an in-depth weather presentation that will engage the audience by teaching them about the different types of storms, the individual storm features that help a person to recognize the storms' potential severity, how to report hazardous weather, and severe weather safety," the NWS team noted on the NWS-Wichita website.The in-person presentations are scheduled throughout the area, beginning in February, and are open to the public.NWS-Wichita's Storm Fury on the Plains presentations in our area include the following.Feb. 15 - Lincoln County 6:30 p.m., Lincoln High School CommonsMarch 16 - Marion County 6:30 p.m., Tabor College's Shari Flaming Center for the Arts in HillsboroMarch 20 - Ellsworth County 6:30 p.m., PAC Ellsworth High School AuditoriumMarch 29 - Saline County 6:30 p.m., Fitzpatrick Auditorium, Sams Hall of Fine Arts at Kansas Wesleyan UniversityMarch 30 - McPherson County 6:30 p.m., McPherson Opera HouseStorm identification and safety presentations in area counties outside of NWS-Wichita's coverage area include the following.March 14 - Jewell County 6:30 p.m., Mankato Community CenterMarch 21 - Mitchell County 6:30 p.m., North Central Kansas Technical College student union in BeloitMarch 28 - Ottawa County 7 p.m., Basement of the Ottawa County Courthouse

NWS storm identification, safety presentations to begin in February

Registration fittingly opens on Kansas Day for the 49th Biking Across Kansas (BAK), an event that celebrates cycling and the Sunflower State.

From June 10-17, riders will cover 542 miles from Colorado to Missouri, pedaling between 50 and 80 miles each day.

“BAK is an annual bicycle tour across the state of Kansas,” said David Rohr, BAK board president. “It promotes health and fitness through bicycling, as well as the history and beauty of the Kansas landscape, and the warm hospitality of the Kansas towns and people.”

Registration for the 2023 BAK opens on <a href="http://bak.org">bak.org</a> at 6 a.m. Sunday.

This year, BAK will take a more southerly route, with overnight stops in Elkhart, Satanta, Spearville, Stafford, Newton, Eureka, Chanute, and Garnett, and a celebration picnic in Pleasanton. Additionally, riders will pass through a number of other Kansas communities, including Hugoton, Sublette, Dodge City, Kinsley, Partridge, El Dorado, Toronto, and Iola.

Many bicyclists will return as repeat participants, including some who bicycled the very first tour in 1975, Rohr said. In recent years, BAK riders have represented a wide age span — from 7 to 87 — and multiple generational families, according to information from BAK.

Just under 100 riders participated in the first BAK in 1975. Now as many as 800 bicyclists make the trek across the Sunflower State. The event is capped at 850 participants. 

BAK noted in a news release that this year's entries are anticipated from 30 or more states, as well as from other countries.

“It is a cycling challenge and a uniquely Kansas adventure,” he said. “On a bicycle, you are moving more slowly and can experience this beautiful state like you can't from behind a windshield.”

“You’re burning so many calories on the bike that you can enjoy all the pie and ice cream you want without any guilt,” Rohr said.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Some Biking Across Kansas cyclists from a previous year. Photo courtesy BAK</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POST Registration fittingly opens on Kansas Day for the 49th Biking Across Kansas (BAK), an event that celebrates cycling and the Sunflower State.From June 10-17, riders will cover 542 miles from Colorado to Missouri, pedaling between 50 and 80 miles each day.“BAK is an annual bicycle tour across the state of Kansas,” said David Rohr, BAK board president. “It promotes health and fitness through bicycling, as well as the history and beauty of the Kansas landscape, and the warm hospitality of the Kansas towns and people.”Registration for the 2023 BAK opens on <a href="http://bak.org">bak.org</a> at 6 a.m. Sunday.This year, BAK will take a more southerly route, with overnight stops in Elkhart, Satanta, Spearville, Stafford, Newton, Eureka, Chanute, and Garnett, and a celebration picnic in Pleasanton. Additionally, riders will pass through a number of other Kansas communities, including Hugoton, Sublette, Dodge City, Kinsley, Partridge, El Dorado, Toronto, and Iola.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674752693257.png" alt="Map courtesy BAK" />
 <figcaption>Map courtesy BAK</figcaption>
 </figure>Many bicyclists will return as repeat participants, including some who bicycled the very first tour in 1975, Rohr said. In recent years, BAK riders have represented a wide age span — from 7 to 87 — and multiple generational families, according to information from BAK.Just under 100 riders participated in the first BAK in 1975. Now as many as 800 bicyclists make the trek across the Sunflower State. The event is capped at 850 participants. BAK noted in a news release that this year's entries are anticipated from 30 or more states, as well as from other countries.Why do BAK? Rohr said the reasons are many.“It is a cycling challenge and a uniquely Kansas adventure,” he said. “On a bicycle, you are moving more slowly and can experience this beautiful state like you can't from behind a windshield.”Plus, there is an added benefit.“You’re burning so many calories on the bike that you can enjoy all the pie and ice cream you want without any guilt,” Rohr said.

Biking Across Kansas registration opens Sunday morning

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are investigating the theft of an SUV from an east Salina mortuary.

Sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday, someone stole a blue 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara belonging to Roselawn Mortuary from the facility at 1910 E. Crawford Street, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The key fob was in the vehicle.

The SUV had a Kansas license plate of 718 ECO and was valued at $10,000.

Forrester said there was no sign of forced entry, but a door at the facility was found open.

Tracks indicated that the SUV pulled onto E. Crawford Street, but did so by driving off a large concrete ledge, which possibly caused damage to the front bumper, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating the theft of an SUV from an east Salina mortuary.Sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday, someone stole a blue 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara belonging to Roselawn Mortuary from the facility at 1910 E. Crawford Street, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The key fob was in the vehicle.The SUV had a Kansas license plate of 718 ECO and was valued at $10,000.Forrester said there was no sign of forced entry, but a door at the facility was found open.Tracks indicated that the SUV pulled onto E. Crawford Street, but did so by driving off a large concrete ledge, which possibly caused damage to the front bumper, Forrester said.

SUV stolen from Salina mortuary, possibly damaged

The Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation has approved $34,270 in Horizons Grants for local artists and cultural organizations. The grants were juried and scored by professional panelists with expertise in the granting areas.

Horizons Grants support initiatives demonstrating a commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement by engaging audience members as active participants. Applicants also are encouraged to develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the reach of their local activities.

Lana Jordan Developing Artist grants funded for 2023 include the following.

Kristen Bush, $3,000 for “The Game Camera.” Kristen “Kiki” Bush received support to produce a rural Kansas narrative short film. Bush will co-write and will star in the production. The film will spotlight Kansas actors, be directed by a Kansas director, feature music composed by a Kansas musician, and be shot in Saline County. The story focuses on a grieving Kansas widow who installs a game camera in her mini-horse corral and is forced to reconsider her husband’s death when an image of human legs appears on the camera.

Karla Prickett, $3,000 for “Teaching Artist Residency.” Karla Prickett received support for a one-week residency with Art Yard Brooklyn’s Advanced Studio Program, Summer Session 2023. The one-week residency is the “next step” in expanding upon a year-and-a-half participatory experience as an invited artist.

Louis Magee, $2,270 for “Audio &amp; Video Production Computer.” Louis Magee received support to purchase a new desktop computer tailored for professional audio and video production. In addition, he also plans to host a three-day workshop for community members to facilitate a hands-on introduction to the field of professional audio work.

Organizational Project grants funded for 2023 include the following.

Salina Art Center, $6,000 for “Summer 2023 Exhibition and Guest Curator Case Study.” The Salina Art Center received support to develop a structure for curating art exhibitions through guest curators and traveling exhibitions emphasizing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. The model focuses on exceptional programming connected to a schedule of contemporary visual art exhibitions of work by regional, national, and international artists and filmmakers in a wide variety of media.

Salina Symphony, $6,000 for “The Harmony Games.” The Salina Symphony received support to present a family concert in January of 2024 featuring Music Director Yaniv Segal’s “The Harmony Games,” a work that introduces school-age children to the orchestra while connecting music and math. In addition to the Jan. 28 Symphony Concert, the Symphony will perform “the Harmony Games” at a free education outreach concert for approximately 1,200 local/regional fourth-grade students on Jan. 26, 2024.

Theatre Salina, $6,000 for “AACTFest 2023.” Theatre Salina received support to cover adjudication fees that are a contracted part of their hosting of the American Association of Community Theatre Region V Festival in April 2023. Theater Salina will acquire three theatre professionals to adjudicate the performances of competing for regional theatres and pay a stipend, housing, travel, and per diem for those three individuals.

Enrichment Grants available for application – Feb. 1 through Nov. 15

The Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation approved $8,000 to fund Enrichment Grants for artists and organizations in Saline county in 2023. Salina Arts &amp; Humanities reviews Enrichment Grant applications on a rolling basis from Feb. 1 through Nov. 15 each year. For 2023, applicants may apply for up to $1,000 to support the presentation of work, study, training, artistic promotion, purchase of equipment, or travel. Enrichment Grant guidelines and applications are available online, <a href="https://www.salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/">salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/</a>.

The agency will again accept Organizational Project and Developing Artists Grant applications in November 2023. All grant guidelines and applications are available at salinaarts.org.

Horizons Grants are made possible by private contributions from more than 50 individuals, foundations, and businesses, in partnership with the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation. The Foundation has provided more than one million dollars in support of more than 550 Horizons Grants since 1986. Salina Arts &amp; Humanities staff provide grant oversight and administration for Saline County artists and organizations

<figure>
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 </figure>Salina Arts &amp; HumanitiesThe Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation has approved $34,270 in Horizons Grants for local artists and cultural organizations. The grants were juried and scored by professional panelists with expertise in the granting areas.Horizons Grants support initiatives demonstrating a commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement by engaging audience members as active participants. Applicants also are encouraged to develop strategic partnerships to strengthen the reach of their local activities.Lana Jordan Developing Artist grants funded for 2023 include the following.Kristen Bush, $3,000 for “The Game Camera.” Kristen “Kiki” Bush received support to produce a rural Kansas narrative short film. Bush will co-write and will star in the production. The film will spotlight Kansas actors, be directed by a Kansas director, feature music composed by a Kansas musician, and be shot in Saline County. The story focuses on a grieving Kansas widow who installs a game camera in her mini-horse corral and is forced to reconsider her husband’s death when an image of human legs appears on the camera.Karla Prickett, $3,000 for “Teaching Artist Residency.” Karla Prickett received support for a one-week residency with Art Yard Brooklyn’s Advanced Studio Program, Summer Session 2023. The one-week residency is the “next step” in expanding upon a year-and-a-half participatory experience as an invited artist.Louis Magee, $2,270 for “Audio &amp; Video Production Computer.” Louis Magee received support to purchase a new desktop computer tailored for professional audio and video production. In addition, he also plans to host a three-day workshop for community members to facilitate a hands-on introduction to the field of professional audio work.Organizational Project grants funded for 2023 include the following.Salina Art Center, $6,000 for “Summer 2023 Exhibition and Guest Curator Case Study.” The Salina Art Center received support to develop a structure for curating art exhibitions through guest curators and traveling exhibitions emphasizing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. The model focuses on exceptional programming connected to a schedule of contemporary visual art exhibitions of work by regional, national, and international artists and filmmakers in a wide variety of media.Salina Symphony, $6,000 for “The Harmony Games.” The Salina Symphony received support to present a family concert in January of 2024 featuring Music Director Yaniv Segal’s “The Harmony Games,” a work that introduces school-age children to the orchestra while connecting music and math. In addition to the Jan. 28 Symphony Concert, the Symphony will perform “the Harmony Games” at a free education outreach concert for approximately 1,200 local/regional fourth-grade students on Jan. 26, 2024.Theatre Salina, $6,000 for “AACTFest 2023.” Theatre Salina received support to cover adjudication fees that are a contracted part of their hosting of the American Association of Community Theatre Region V Festival in April 2023. Theater Salina will acquire three theatre professionals to adjudicate the performances of competing for regional theatres and pay a stipend, housing, travel, and per diem for those three individuals.Enrichment Grants available for application – Feb. 1 through Nov. 15The Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation approved $8,000 to fund Enrichment Grants for artists and organizations in Saline county in 2023. Salina Arts &amp; Humanities reviews Enrichment Grant applications on a rolling basis from Feb. 1 through Nov. 15 each year. For 2023, applicants may apply for up to $1,000 to support the presentation of work, study, training, artistic promotion, purchase of equipment, or travel. Enrichment Grant guidelines and applications are available online, <a href="https://www.salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/">salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/</a>.The agency will again accept Organizational Project and Developing Artists Grant applications in November 2023. All grant guidelines and applications are available at salinaarts.org.Horizons Grants are made possible by private contributions from more than 50 individuals, foundations, and businesses, in partnership with the Salina Arts &amp; Humanities Foundation. The Foundation has provided more than one million dollars in support of more than 550 Horizons Grants since 1986. Salina Arts &amp; Humanities staff provide grant oversight and administration for Saline County artists and organizations

Salina Arts & Humanities announces  2023 Horizons Grants recipient

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;Michael-Morales, Marco Antonio; 42; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Skillern, Earnest Alfred; 58; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Smith, Bobbie Lee; 35; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor

NAME:&nbsp;Thille, Tiffany Carolyn; 34; Wichita CHARGES CREATED:&nbsp;Contract housing

NAME:&nbsp;Witt, Trevor Allen; 33; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass

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/2023/1/1674742441971.jpeg" alt="Michael-Morales, Marco Antonio" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Michael-Morales, Marco Antonio; 42; No city listed CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674742512204.jpeg" alt="Skillern, Earnest Alfred" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Skillern, Earnest Alfred; 58; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Failure to appear <figure>
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 <figcaption>Smith, Bobbie Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Smith, Bobbie Lee; 35; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674742628676.jpeg" alt="Thille, Tiffany Carolyn" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Thille, Tiffany Carolyn; 34; Wichita CHARGES CREATED:&nbsp;Contract housing<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Witt, Trevor Allen; 33; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Harass by telecom device; Phone call with intent to abuse/threaten/harass

Saline County Booking Activity, Jan. 26

Community has always been key to the growth and progress of Kansas Wesleyan, dating back to shortly before the university’s founding. Then, 95 acres of land was gifted to support Salina’s efforts to attract the university that would become KWU. The 1920s construction of Pioneer Hall is another example, as a $50,000 campaign by local business leaders allowed the project to continue.

Today is no different, as the university announced Wednesday that recent gifts have propelled it through the second phase of The Power of AND Campaign, the largest capital campaign in the university’s history.

The campaign has now raised more than $28 million in the past 40 months, including more than $12 million in Phase Two.

“Kansas Wesleyan is on a great trajectory,” said Matt Thompson, KWU president. “For more than 136 years, KWU and Salina have had a mutually beneficial relationship. The community supports the university, and we have given back to our communities through education, leadership, community service work and alumni settling in the region. Our recent successes, including our 20% growth in enrollment since 2019, are a testament to the power of this approach. This campaign’s success begins our positioning to give back more often, and in more significant ways. Helped by our alumni, friends and supporters, we are ready to step into the future and embrace the next chapter in KWU’s storied history. We are grateful to all who have empowered us to take these steps.”

The centerpiece of the campaign’s second phase was music, including the renovation of Sams Chapel and creation of a new entrance and lobby for that facility. The university announced in December that it had completed the campaign that would precede the renovation. While a formal groundbreaking date has not been announced, work to move departmental materials and offices is nearly complete.

Phase two also included the announcement of Coyote Village, the university’s new student housing, and the Bieber Dining Hall.&nbsp;The main floor of Memorial Library underwent an extensive renovation, which included new carpet, furniture and signage.

Phase one, which wrapped up this past spring, included construction of the Nursing Education Center and significant scholarship increases. KWU, in fact, has increased the number of its endowed scholarships by roughly 22% since 2019.

The opening phase of the campaign also included endowment monies, support for campus ministry, backing for improvements at baseball and softball facilities, additional faculty and staff positions, and renovations of multiple science labs and other academic areas.

At this time, current fundraising initiatives — those highlighted in phase two — will continue as the university prepares for a third phase of the comprehensive campaign.

“Community is a critical part of the Kansas Wesleyan experience,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president for advancement and university operations. “Whether it is the faculty, staff and students that make up our internal community, our alumni or the greater Salina area, we rely on our communities, much as they rely on us. It is only through the support of those communities that we have been able to execute this campaign. The initiatives they have embraced will move our university into the future boldly, advance programs that will help shape our region for the better, and help KWU continue to empower students to live out grace, truth and knowledge within their own communities.”

KWUCommunity has always been key to the growth and progress of Kansas Wesleyan, dating back to shortly before the university’s founding. Then, 95 acres of land was gifted to support Salina’s efforts to attract the university that would become KWU. The 1920s construction of Pioneer Hall is another example, as a $50,000 campaign by local business leaders allowed the project to continue.Today is no different, as the university announced Wednesday that recent gifts have propelled it through the second phase of The Power of AND Campaign, the largest capital campaign in the university’s history.The campaign has now raised more than $28 million in the past 40 months, including more than $12 million in Phase Two.“Kansas Wesleyan is on a great trajectory,” said Matt Thompson, KWU president. “For more than 136 years, KWU and Salina have had a mutually beneficial relationship. The community supports the university, and we have given back to our communities through education, leadership, community service work and alumni settling in the region. Our recent successes, including our 20% growth in enrollment since 2019, are a testament to the power of this approach. This campaign’s success begins our positioning to give back more often, and in more significant ways. Helped by our alumni, friends and supporters, we are ready to step into the future and embrace the next chapter in KWU’s storied history. We are grateful to all who have empowered us to take these steps.”The centerpiece of the campaign’s second phase was music, including the renovation of Sams Chapel and creation of a new entrance and lobby for that facility. The university announced in December that it had completed the campaign that would precede the renovation. While a formal groundbreaking date has not been announced, work to move departmental materials and offices is nearly complete.Phase two also included the announcement of Coyote Village, the university’s new student housing, and the Bieber Dining Hall.&nbsp;The main floor of Memorial Library underwent an extensive renovation, which included new carpet, furniture and signage.Phase one, which wrapped up this past spring, included construction of the Nursing Education Center and significant scholarship increases. KWU, in fact, has increased the number of its endowed scholarships by roughly 22% since 2019.The opening phase of the campaign also included endowment monies, support for campus ministry, backing for improvements at baseball and softball facilities, additional faculty and staff positions, and renovations of multiple science labs and other academic areas.At this time, current fundraising initiatives — those highlighted in phase two — will continue as the university prepares for a third phase of the comprehensive campaign.“Community is a critical part of the Kansas Wesleyan experience,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president for advancement and university operations. “Whether it is the faculty, staff and students that make up our internal community, our alumni or the greater Salina area, we rely on our communities, much as they rely on us. It is only through the support of those communities that we have been able to execute this campaign. The initiatives they have embraced will move our university into the future boldly, advance programs that will help shape our region for the better, and help KWU continue to empower students to live out grace, truth and knowledge within their own communities.”

KWU completes Phase Two of capital campaign, raises more than $28M

Today is Thursday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2022. There are 339 days left in the year.

On Jan. 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky."

In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act, which created America's 10th national park.

In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on the moon. (The probe ended up missing its target by more than 22,000 miles.)

In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton, appearing with his wife, Hillary, on CBS' "60 Minutes," acknowledged "causing pain in my marriage," but said past problems were not relevant to the campaign.

In 1993, Vaclav Havel was elected president of the newly formed Czech Republic.

In 1994, a scare occurred during a visit to Sydney, Australia, by Britain's Prince Charles as college student David Kang lunged at the prince, firing two blank shots from a starter's pistol. (Kang was later sentenced to 500 hours of community service.)

In 2005, a U.S. Marine helicopter crashed in western Iraq, killing 30 Marines and a Navy medic aboard. A man parked his SUV on railroad tracks in Glendale, California, setting off a crash of two commuter trains that killed 11 people. (The SUV's driver, Juan Alvarez, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms.)

In 2009, Nadya Suleman gave birth at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in California to six boys and two girls; criticism came after the public learned that the unemployed, single mother had gotten pregnant with the octuplets and six elder children through in vitro fertilization.

In 2016, the FBI arrested the leaders of an armed group that was occupying a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for more than three weeks during a traffic stop that left one man, Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, dead. Character actor Abe Vigoda, 94, died in Woodland Park, New Jersey.

In 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. Eighteen-year-old singer Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest to win one of Grammy's top awards and the first to sweep all four in nearly 40 years.

Ten years ago: Thousands of people, many holding signs with names of gun violence victims, joined a rally in Washington, D.C. for gun control, marching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument. Victoria Azarenka won her second consecutive Australian Open title, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Ashley Wagner became the first woman since Michelle Kwan in 2005 to win back-to-back titles in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, holding off up-and-comer Gracie Gold in Omaha, Neb.

Five years ago: A jury in suburban New Orleans found Ronald Gasser guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of NFL running back Joe McKnight in a December 2016 road-rage confrontation. (Gasser, 56, was later sentenced to 30 years in prison.) Michigan State University Athletic Director Mark Hollis retired, two days after the university's president resigned over the school's handling of sexual abuse allegations against disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar. A fire raced through a small South Korean hospital with no sprinkler system, killing 37 people.

One year ago: The Federal Reserve signaled that it planned to start raising interest rates to fight high inflation. Boston's Brigham &amp; Women's Hospital defended its decision to deny a man a heart transplant in part because he refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Spotify said it would grant the request of veteran rocker Neil Young to have his music removed from the streaming platform; Young objected to what he said was Spotify's decision to allow COVID-19 misinformation to spread in podcasts. After 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money, the winning streak of "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider came to an end.

Today's birthdays: Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 94. Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 88. Actor Scott Glenn is 84. Singer Jean Knight is 80. Activist Angela Davis is 79. Actor Richard Portnow is 76. Rock musician Corky Laing (Mountain) is 75. Actor David Strathairn is 74. Producer-director Mimi Leder is 71. Alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 70. Reggae musician Norman Hassan (UB40) is 65. Actor-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 65. Rock musician Charlie Gillingham (Counting Crows) is 63. Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 62. Musician Andrew Ridgeley is 60. R&amp;B singer Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) is 60. Actor Paul Johansson is 59. Director Lenny Abrahamson is 57. Actor Bryan Callen is 56. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 53. Actor Nate Mooney is 51. Actor Jennifer Crystal is 50. Rock musician Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) is 49. Actor Matilda Szydagis is 49. Actor Gilles Marini is 47. Gospel singer Tye Tribbett is 47. Retired NBA player Vince Carter is 46. Actor Sarah Rue is 45. Actor Colin O'Donoghue is 42.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2022. There are 339 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky."On this date:In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act, which created America's 10th national park.In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on the moon. (The probe ended up missing its target by more than 22,000 miles.)In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton, appearing with his wife, Hillary, on CBS' "60 Minutes," acknowledged "causing pain in my marriage," but said past problems were not relevant to the campaign.In 1993, Vaclav Havel was elected president of the newly formed Czech Republic.In 1994, a scare occurred during a visit to Sydney, Australia, by Britain's Prince Charles as college student David Kang lunged at the prince, firing two blank shots from a starter's pistol. (Kang was later sentenced to 500 hours of community service.)In 2005, a U.S. Marine helicopter crashed in western Iraq, killing 30 Marines and a Navy medic aboard. A man parked his SUV on railroad tracks in Glendale, California, setting off a crash of two commuter trains that killed 11 people. (The SUV's driver, Juan Alvarez, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms.)In 2009, Nadya Suleman gave birth at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in California to six boys and two girls; criticism came after the public learned that the unemployed, single mother had gotten pregnant with the octuplets and six elder children through in vitro fertilization.In 2016, the FBI arrested the leaders of an armed group that was occupying a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for more than three weeks during a traffic stop that left one man, Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, dead. Character actor Abe Vigoda, 94, died in Woodland Park, New Jersey.In 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. Eighteen-year-old singer Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest to win one of Grammy's top awards and the first to sweep all four in nearly 40 years.Ten years ago: Thousands of people, many holding signs with names of gun violence victims, joined a rally in Washington, D.C. for gun control, marching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument. Victoria Azarenka won her second consecutive Australian Open title, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Ashley Wagner became the first woman since Michelle Kwan in 2005 to win back-to-back titles in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, holding off up-and-comer Gracie Gold in Omaha, Neb.Five years ago: A jury in suburban New Orleans found Ronald Gasser guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of NFL running back Joe McKnight in a December 2016 road-rage confrontation. (Gasser, 56, was later sentenced to 30 years in prison.) Michigan State University Athletic Director Mark Hollis retired, two days after the university's president resigned over the school's handling of sexual abuse allegations against disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar. A fire raced through a small South Korean hospital with no sprinkler system, killing 37 people.One year ago: The Federal Reserve signaled that it planned to start raising interest rates to fight high inflation. Boston's Brigham &amp; Women's Hospital defended its decision to deny a man a heart transplant in part because he refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Spotify said it would grant the request of veteran rocker Neil Young to have his music removed from the streaming platform; Young objected to what he said was Spotify's decision to allow COVID-19 misinformation to spread in podcasts. After 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money, the winning streak of "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider came to an end.Today's birthdays: Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 94. Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 88. Actor Scott Glenn is 84. Singer Jean Knight is 80. Activist Angela Davis is 79. Actor Richard Portnow is 76. Rock musician Corky Laing (Mountain) is 75. Actor David Strathairn is 74. Producer-director Mimi Leder is 71. Alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 70. Reggae musician Norman Hassan (UB40) is 65. Actor-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 65. Rock musician Charlie Gillingham (Counting Crows) is 63. Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 62. Musician Andrew Ridgeley is 60. R&amp;B singer Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) is 60. Actor Paul Johansson is 59. Director Lenny Abrahamson is 57. Actor Bryan Callen is 56. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 53. Actor Nate Mooney is 51. Actor Jennifer Crystal is 50. Rock musician Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) is 49. Actor Matilda Szydagis is 49. Actor Gilles Marini is 47. Gospel singer Tye Tribbett is 47. Retired NBA player Vince Carter is 46. Actor Sarah Rue is 45. Actor Colin O'Donoghue is 42.

Today in History - Jan. 26

Congratulations to Cindy Holecek of Ellsworth, the Week 20 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

Cindy, who scored 16 of 16 points, wins $100.

Although the season is almost over, you still have time to win!

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 </figure>Congratulations to Cindy Holecek of Ellsworth, the Week 20 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!Cindy, who scored 16 of 16 points, wins $100.Although the season is almost over, you still have time to win!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up today</a>&nbsp;to make your picks for a chance to win great weekly prizes, including cash,&nbsp;gift cards, concert tickets, and Chiefs tickets.&nbsp;Don't miss out on the state's best pro football pick'em contest!&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Click here to register for Gridiron Glory</a>

Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Cindy Holecek!

By COLLEEN TRESSLER FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education

Recent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets on social media — all to try to steal your money and personal information.

Scammers may go to great lengths to get what they want. Some may conduct fake online job interviews and set up phony onboarding portals where they ask you for Social Security numbers and bank account information to (supposedly) deposit paychecks. Other scammers may ask you to send money for (supposed) equipment needed for remote work — with the promise to reimburse you with your first paycheck. But these are scams.

Whether you’re looking for your first job or seeking a new gig, here’s some advice to help you avoid job scams:

Verify job openings before you apply.&nbsp;Reach out to the company directly using contact information you know to be legit — not an email or phone number you got from the person who contacted you. If you’re not familiar with the company, search its name with the word “scam” or “fraud.” You may find stories from others who have been targeted.

Watch for telltale signs of a possible scam.&nbsp;There’s no sure-fire way to detect a job scam, but there are red flags that should raise your suspicions — for example, email from personal accounts not affiliated with a company, poor spelling and grammar, interviews conducted solely via email or online chat, salaries out of line with industry norms, and requests for account numbers or other personal information. &nbsp;

Don’t pay for the promise of a job.&nbsp;Honest employers will never ask you to pay to get a job. And legitimate placement firms and headhunters typically don’t charge prospective employees. Instead, they’re paid by the company looking for qualified candidates. If you’re asked for money, walk away. You could be dealing with a scam.

The FTC has&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#tips%20for%20finding%20a%20job">resources</a>&nbsp;to help you spot potential job scams. If you run across something sketchy during your job search,&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">report it to the FTC</a>.

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 </figure>By COLLEEN TRESSLER FTC, Division of Consumer and Business EducationRecent layoffs in industries like the tech sector have scammers fine-tuning their approaches to take advantage. They may advertise jobs online, sometimes setting up fake websites, or look for targets on social media — all to try to steal your money and personal information.Scammers may go to great lengths to get what they want. Some may conduct fake online job interviews and set up phony onboarding portals where they ask you for Social Security numbers and bank account information to (supposedly) deposit paychecks. Other scammers may ask you to send money for (supposed) equipment needed for remote work — with the promise to reimburse you with your first paycheck. But these are scams.Whether you’re looking for your first job or seeking a new gig, here’s some advice to help you avoid job scams:Verify job openings before you apply.&nbsp;Reach out to the company directly using contact information you know to be legit — not an email or phone number you got from the person who contacted you. If you’re not familiar with the company, search its name with the word “scam” or “fraud.” You may find stories from others who have been targeted.Watch for telltale signs of a possible scam.&nbsp;There’s no sure-fire way to detect a job scam, but there are red flags that should raise your suspicions — for example, email from personal accounts not affiliated with a company, poor spelling and grammar, interviews conducted solely via email or online chat, salaries out of line with industry norms, and requests for account numbers or other personal information. &nbsp;Don’t pay for the promise of a job.&nbsp;Honest employers will never ask you to pay to get a job. And legitimate placement firms and headhunters typically don’t charge prospective employees. Instead, they’re paid by the company looking for qualified candidates. If you’re asked for money, walk away. You could be dealing with a scam.The FTC has&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#tips%20for%20finding%20a%20job">resources</a>&nbsp;to help you spot potential job scams. If you run across something sketchy during your job search,&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">report it to the FTC</a>.

FTC: Looking for a job? Scammers might be looking for you

Today, the Salina Housing Authority and Knight Development announced the&nbsp;funding&nbsp;of Salina RAD Homes, setting the stage for a significant renovation and development effort to begin on the scattered site portfolio. 

The proposed redevelopment effort is made possible through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD), which seeks to increase affordable housing opportunities through private investment.

“We are pleased to take this important step forward with the first phase of our portfolio conversion, aptly named Vanguard,” said Phil Nix, Executive Director of Salina Housing Authority. “We expect to close on phase two in the first half of 2023. Together, these two phases will increase the quality and availability of affordable housing opportunities in Salina.”

Constructed between 1952 through 1997, Salina RAD Homes sits on approximately 20.52 acres. Salina RAD Homes is a 118 scattered site project located at various addresses throughout the city of Salina. A collective of single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes, and row houses, this development is a RAD/Section 18 blend of 24 RAD units and 94 PBV units. There are ten one-bedroom, 56 two-bedroom, and 52 three-bedroom units.

Each unit will be evaluated for modernization. Amenities and upgrades may include kitchen and bathroom renovations, new windows and flooring, new HVAC Systems and appliances, energy-efficient building features, and interior/exterior paint. In addition, the units will be complemented where appropriate with landscaping, sidewalk improvements, and signage.

Red Stone Equity Partners provided equity. Cedar Rapids Bank &amp; Trust provided debt coverage. Our allocating agency partner is Kansas Development Finance Authority, and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation issued the bonds. The General Contractor is Snyder Construction Group. Royal American Management will provide Property Management.

ABOUT SALINA HOUSING AUTHORITY – Established in 1967, the Salina Housing Authority is dedicated to providing and advocating affordable, safe living environments and opportunities to become self-sufficient for persons of very low to moderate income. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinahousing.org/" target="_blank">salinahousing.org</a>.

ABOUT KNIGHT DEVELOPMENT – Knight Development, formerly BGC Advantage, is an award-winning real estate development company specializing in creating and rehabilitating affordable housing communities. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://knightdev.co/" target="_blank">knightdev.co</a>.

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 </figure>Knight DevelopmentToday, the Salina Housing Authority and Knight Development announced the&nbsp;funding&nbsp;of Salina RAD Homes, setting the stage for a significant renovation and development effort to begin on the scattered site portfolio. The proposed redevelopment effort is made possible through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD), which seeks to increase affordable housing opportunities through private investment.“We are pleased to take this important step forward with the first phase of our portfolio conversion, aptly named Vanguard,” said Phil Nix, Executive Director of Salina Housing Authority. “We expect to close on phase two in the first half of 2023. Together, these two phases will increase the quality and availability of affordable housing opportunities in Salina.”Constructed between 1952 through 1997, Salina RAD Homes sits on approximately 20.52 acres. Salina RAD Homes is a 118 scattered site project located at various addresses throughout the city of Salina. A collective of single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes, and row houses, this development is a RAD/Section 18 blend of 24 RAD units and 94 PBV units. There are ten one-bedroom, 56 two-bedroom, and 52 three-bedroom units.Each unit will be evaluated for modernization. Amenities and upgrades may include kitchen and bathroom renovations, new windows and flooring, new HVAC Systems and appliances, energy-efficient building features, and interior/exterior paint. In addition, the units will be complemented where appropriate with landscaping, sidewalk improvements, and signage.Red Stone Equity Partners provided equity. Cedar Rapids Bank &amp; Trust provided debt coverage. Our allocating agency partner is Kansas Development Finance Authority, and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation issued the bonds. The General Contractor is Snyder Construction Group. Royal American Management will provide Property Management.ABOUT SALINA HOUSING AUTHORITY – Established in 1967, the Salina Housing Authority is dedicated to providing and advocating affordable, safe living environments and opportunities to become self-sufficient for persons of very low to moderate income. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinahousing.org/" target="_blank">salinahousing.org</a>.ABOUT KNIGHT DEVELOPMENT – Knight Development, formerly BGC Advantage, is an award-winning real estate development company specializing in creating and rehabilitating affordable housing communities. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://knightdev.co/" target="_blank">knightdev.co</a>.

Salina Housing Authority to begin $23M renovation of affordable housing

LAWRENCE – A third-year student at the University of Kansas School of Law will receive a grant from the Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. Lindsay McQuinn is a recipient of the foundation’s Rural Law Practice Grant.

This grant is awarded to law students who intend to practice in rural communities after graduation, bringing legal information and advocacy to those with limited access to resources. A maximum of three students each year can win the $16,500 grant.

“Serving rural communities is important to me because you get to see the impact you’re making on people and seeing that difference,” McQuinn said. “There’s more of an opportunity to get plugged into the community when it’s smaller. I think it’s important to see the different types of cultures and lifestyles and to really see that family and community vibe.”

McQuinn will join Hampton &amp; Royce L.C. in Salina after graduating in May.

“They are already really connected with the community,” McQuinn said. “Working for a firm like that opens up more opportunities to really give back and get more connected with the community.”

McQuinn is no stranger to rural Kansas. Her father grew up in a small community in Missouri, and McQuinn visited her family’s farm as a child.

“At first, I wasn’t sure I could see myself in that small of a town, but when I visited Salina, I just fell in love with the place,” McQuinn said. “It’s smaller than a big city and you get to see people you know every day and develop more of a connection to people.”

“The Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation is making a real impact with its Rural Law Practice Grants. They are meaningful ways to support both new lawyers and rural communities,” said Stacey Blakeman, assistant dean of career services at KU Law.

This grant will give students like McQuinn the opportunity to get more involved and give back financially or timewise more than they would have been able to without this grant.

“I may be able to stay at a smaller firm in a smaller community when I otherwise financially wouldn’t be able to. It’s opening up a lot more doors than it would without it,” McQuinn said.

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 </figure>KU NewsLAWRENCE – A third-year student at the University of Kansas School of Law will receive a grant from the Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. Lindsay McQuinn is a recipient of the foundation’s Rural Law Practice Grant.This grant is awarded to law students who intend to practice in rural communities after graduation, bringing legal information and advocacy to those with limited access to resources. A maximum of three students each year can win the $16,500 grant.“Serving rural communities is important to me because you get to see the impact you’re making on people and seeing that difference,” McQuinn said. “There’s more of an opportunity to get plugged into the community when it’s smaller. I think it’s important to see the different types of cultures and lifestyles and to really see that family and community vibe.”McQuinn will join Hampton &amp; Royce L.C. in Salina after graduating in May.“They are already really connected with the community,” McQuinn said. “Working for a firm like that opens up more opportunities to really give back and get more connected with the community.”McQuinn is no stranger to rural Kansas. Her father grew up in a small community in Missouri, and McQuinn visited her family’s farm as a child.“At first, I wasn’t sure I could see myself in that small of a town, but when I visited Salina, I just fell in love with the place,” McQuinn said. “It’s smaller than a big city and you get to see people you know every day and develop more of a connection to people.”“The Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation is making a real impact with its Rural Law Practice Grants. They are meaningful ways to support both new lawyers and rural communities,” said Stacey Blakeman, assistant dean of career services at KU Law.This grant will give students like McQuinn the opportunity to get more involved and give back financially or timewise more than they would have been able to without this grant.“I may be able to stay at a smaller firm in a smaller community when I otherwise financially wouldn’t be able to. It’s opening up a lot more doors than it would without it,” McQuinn said.

KU law student wins grant, plans to practice in Salina

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

The grant funds are in turn granted to projects and organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops; expanding availability and access to specialty crops; and addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.”

Applications will be evaluated by a team of external reviewers. The team will rate proposals on their ability to successfully promote specialty crops in Kansas and make a positive impact on the Kansas economy. Those recommendations will be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, who will make the final awards.

Applications are due to KDA no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on March 15, 2023. For more information, please download and carefully read the 2023 Kansas Request for Applications from the KDA website:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjUuNzA0MDY4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9zcGVjaWFsdHljcm9wP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.c2g17yLWX-IJlNoVq_reyLSyLXC8GXHY735_88Fi_C4/s/1377891820/br/153420439699-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/specialtycrop</a>.

Specialty Crop Block Grant funding from USDA–AMS is awarded to states based on recent value and acreage of specialty crops in the state. In 2023, Kansas will receive approximately $327,000.

The vision of the Kansas Department of Agriculture is to provide an ideal environment for long-term, sustainable agricultural prosperity and statewide economic growth. The agency will achieve this by advocating for sectors at all levels and providing industry outreach.

Kansas Department of AgricultureMANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds for the program are awarded to the agency by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.The grant funds are in turn granted to projects and organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by leveraging efforts to market and promote specialty crops; assisting producers with research and development relevant to specialty crops; expanding availability and access to specialty crops; and addressing local, regional, and national challenges confronting specialty crop producers. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture.”Applications will be evaluated by a team of external reviewers. The team will rate proposals on their ability to successfully promote specialty crops in Kansas and make a positive impact on the Kansas economy. Those recommendations will be submitted to the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, who will make the final awards.Applications are due to KDA no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on March 15, 2023. For more information, please download and carefully read the 2023 Kansas Request for Applications from the KDA website:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjUuNzA0MDY4OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9zcGVjaWFsdHljcm9wP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.c2g17yLWX-IJlNoVq_reyLSyLXC8GXHY735_88Fi_C4/s/1377891820/br/153420439699-l" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/specialtycrop</a>.Specialty Crop Block Grant funding from USDA–AMS is awarded to states based on recent value and acreage of specialty crops in the state. In 2023, Kansas will receive approximately $327,000.The vision of the Kansas Department of Agriculture is to provide an ideal environment for long-term, sustainable agricultural prosperity and statewide economic growth. The agency will achieve this by advocating for sectors at all levels and providing industry outreach.

KDA announces specialty crop grant opportunity

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The legendary band Three Dog Night is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre.

The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 18 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $58 and go on sale at noon on Friday. Buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. Additionally, the Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About Three Dog Night courtesy the Stiefel Theatre

Legendary band, Three Dog Night, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.      

Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures - songs like&nbsp; Mama Told Me (Not To Come),&nbsp; Joy to the World, Black and White, Shambala and One&nbsp; serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including three No. 1 singles, and 11 Top 10s.

Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, Three Dog Night maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule. The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night.”    

The band recorded songs of the best and largely undiscovered new songwriters of its time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others. The band’s music transcends time, bringing together both new and longtime audiences alike. Three Dog Night demonstrates its eclectic song choices once again with the new material being recorded for an upcoming album release. One of the new tracks, Prayer of the Children was discovered by Hutton who created an a cappella arrangement so that for the first time in the history of Three Dog Night, the vocals of all six members of the band are featured. The song is currently part of their live concert set and quickly becoming an audience favorite, marking more than 50 years on the road. Since 1986, the band has performed nearly 3,000 shows.

Three Dog Night’s 21 Top 40 Hits

Mama Told Me (Not To Come) No. 1

An Old Fashioned Love Song No. 4

Sure As I’m Sittin’ Here No. 16

Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) No. 33

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674618225458.jpeg" alt="Three Dog Night is scheduled to perform in Salina's Stiefel Theatre&nbsp; May 18. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe legendary band Three Dog Night is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre.The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 18 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $58 and go on sale at noon on Friday. Buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. Additionally, the Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. About Three Dog Night courtesy the Stiefel TheatreLegendary band, Three Dog Night, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures - songs like&nbsp; Mama Told Me (Not To Come),&nbsp; Joy to the World, Black and White, Shambala and One&nbsp; serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, Three Dog Night had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including three No. 1 singles, and 11 Top 10s.Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, Three Dog Night maintains an aggressive, year-round touring schedule. The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night.” The band recorded songs of the best and largely undiscovered new songwriters of its time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others. The band’s music transcends time, bringing together both new and longtime audiences alike. Three Dog Night demonstrates its eclectic song choices once again with the new material being recorded for an upcoming album release. One of the new tracks, Prayer of the Children was discovered by Hutton who created an a cappella arrangement so that for the first time in the history of Three Dog Night, the vocals of all six members of the band are featured. The song is currently part of their live concert set and quickly becoming an audience favorite, marking more than 50 years on the road. Since 1986, the band has performed nearly 3,000 shows. Three Dog Night’s 21 Top 40 HitsMama Told Me (Not To Come) No. 1 Joy to The World No. 1 Black And White No. 1 Shambala No. 3 Easy To Be Hard No. 4 An Old Fashioned Love Song No. 4 The Show Must Go On No. 4 One No. 5 Never Been To Spain No. 5 Liar No. 7 Eli’s Coming No. 10 The Family Of Man No. 12 Celebrate No. 15 Out In The Country No. 15 Sure As I’m Sittin’ Here No. 16 Let Me Serenade You No. 17 One Man Band No. 19 Pieces Of April No. 19 Try A Little Tenderness No. 29 Til The World Ends No. 32 Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) No. 33

Three Dog Night to perform in Salina in May

Salina Souper Bowl of Hope is asking for community help to collect 57,000 cans of soup.

The annual collection distributes the soup to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, Ashby House, and DVACK.

The collection, which will accept cans of soup and cash donations, will go through Feb. 11. Salina Souper Bowl of Hope noted in a news release that a $30 donation will allow the organization to purchase 60 cans of soup due to its volume buying power.

Groups can drop off donations of soup and cash at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago Street, on the following dates.

Groups also can call Janie at 785-643-7143 to make an appointment to drop off money and soup.

Additionally, there will be drop-off locations at Salina Dillon's stores at the following times and dates.

●10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11

By SALINA POSTSalina Souper Bowl of Hope is asking for community help to collect 57,000 cans of soup.The annual collection distributes the soup to the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission, Ashby House, and DVACK.The collection, which will accept cans of soup and cash donations, will go through Feb. 11. Salina Souper Bowl of Hope noted in a news release that a $30 donation will allow the organization to purchase 60 cans of soup due to its volume buying power.Groups can drop off donations of soup and cash at the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, 255 S. Chicago Street, on the following dates.Saturday from 6-7 p.m.Sunday from 5-6 p.m.Feb. 4 from 6-7 p.m.Feb. 5 from 5-6 p.m.Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m.Groups also can call Janie at 785-643-7143 to make an appointment to drop off money and soup.Additionally, there will be drop-off locations at Salina Dillon's stores at the following times and dates.●10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, and Feb. 11●1-5 p.m. on Sunday and Feb. 5Collection volunteers also are needed for two-hour shifts at the Dillons locations, Salina Souper Bowl of Hope noted.If you can help at Planet Avenue Dillons, please call Jerry at 785-643-6549 or JJ at 785-258-4087.If you can help at the east doors of E. Cloud Street Dillons, please call Paul at 785-643-9895 after 5:30 p.m.If you can help at the west doors of E. Cloud Street Dillons, please call Janie at 785-643-7143.If you can help at either the east or west doors of W. Crawford Street Dillons, please call Janie at 785-643-7143.

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