The Kansas Sampler Foundation announced that its newest board member is Luke Mahin of Courtland.

Mahin is a co-owner of Irrigation Ales, which is, because of its location in a town of 294 and proximity to the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District, one of the most "pivotal" breweries in the midwest. Before opening Irrigation Ales, he was the Republic County Economic Development director.&nbsp;

Foundation director Marci Penner said, “We are excited to add Luke to the board. He’s living the issues we work on year-round so he brings a reality to the discussion, has a passion and drive for finding the best solutions, and he’s just a fun guy to have in the mix.”

Mahin currently serves on the Republic County Foundation board as well as Courtland's Arts Council, Fun Day committee, and Fermentation Club. He has attended almost every Big Kansas Road Trip and enjoys exploring Kansas by way of gravel biking, food, and breweries.

“The biggest challenge in rural Kansas is building capacity for those who want to positively improve their quality of life,” Mahin said. "Part of that is showing people why rural is a worthwhile cause and that its culture matters.”

Mahin replaces RJ Wilson of Shawnee on the board. Other board members are Stacy Barnes, Greensburg; Sarah Werner, Winfield; Simone Elder, Leoti; and David Procter, Manhattan.

The mission of the Kansas-based non-profit is to preserve and sustain rural culture.

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 </figure>Kansas Sampler FoundationThe Kansas Sampler Foundation announced that its newest board member is Luke Mahin of Courtland.Mahin is a co-owner of Irrigation Ales, which is, because of its location in a town of 294 and proximity to the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District, one of the most "pivotal" breweries in the midwest. Before opening Irrigation Ales, he was the Republic County Economic Development director.&nbsp;Foundation director Marci Penner said, “We are excited to add Luke to the board. He’s living the issues we work on year-round so he brings a reality to the discussion, has a passion and drive for finding the best solutions, and he’s just a fun guy to have in the mix.”Mahin currently serves on the Republic County Foundation board as well as Courtland's Arts Council, Fun Day committee, and Fermentation Club. He has attended almost every Big Kansas Road Trip and enjoys exploring Kansas by way of gravel biking, food, and breweries.“The biggest challenge in rural Kansas is building capacity for those who want to positively improve their quality of life,” Mahin said. "Part of that is showing people why rural is a worthwhile cause and that its culture matters.”Mahin replaces RJ Wilson of Shawnee on the board. Other board members are Stacy Barnes, Greensburg; Sarah Werner, Winfield; Simone Elder, Leoti; and David Procter, Manhattan.The mission of the Kansas-based non-profit is to preserve and sustain rural culture.

Courtland's Mahin joins Kansas Sampler Foundation board

Salina Central High School's Scholars' Bowl team has won the 5A Regional Championship.

Team members are Elijah Resano, John Rose, Nehemiah Gomendoza, Charlene Arrieta-Renteria, and Kegan Madison. The team is coached by Salina Central teachers Melinda Jett and Katrina Paradis.

Next for the team is the 5A State competition Saturday in DeSoto, Paradis told Salina Post.

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 <figcaption>The Salina Central 5A Regional Scholars' Bowl champs, from left:&nbsp;Elijah Resano, John Rose, Nehemiah Gomendoza, Charlene Arrieta-Renteria, and Kegan Madison. Photo courtesy&nbsp;Katrina Paradis</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTSalina Central High School's Scholars' Bowl team has won the 5A Regional Championship.Team members are Elijah Resano, John Rose, Nehemiah Gomendoza, Charlene Arrieta-Renteria, and Kegan Madison. The team is coached by Salina Central teachers Melinda Jett and Katrina Paradis.Next for the team is the 5A State competition Saturday in DeSoto, Paradis told Salina Post.

Salina Central Scholars' Bowl team wins 5A regional competition

Today is Sunday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2023. There are 335 days left in the year.

On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history, though a majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. Just one Republican, Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with the GOP and voted to convict.

In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.

In 1917, the U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.

In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.

In 1922, the first edition of Reader's Digest was published.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.

In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.

In 1973, services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Army Col. William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty before the Vietnam cease-fire took effect.

In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison - he died in 1991.)

In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.

In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)

In 2008, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop; he was believed to be about 90.

In 2014, CVS Caremark announced it would pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that would delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts scheduled to kick in March 1. (The president and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement, and the $85 billion in federal spending cuts, known as sequester, went into effect.)

Five years ago: Stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than 1,100 points. Jerome Powell was sworn in as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve. Former sports doctor Larry Nassar received his third long prison sentence, 40 to 125 years, for molesting young athletes at an elite Michigan gymnastics club. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of being "un-American" and perhaps "treasonous" for not clapping during his State of the Union address a week earlier.

One year ago: On the eve of the celebration of her 70th anniversary on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II offered her support to have the Duchess of Cornwall become known as Queen Camilla, a significant decision in shaping the future of the British Monarchy. A 5-year-old boy named Rayan trapped in a deep well in Morocco for four days died. He was pulled from the well by rescuers after the lengthy operation that captured global attention.

Today's birthdays: Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 85. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 84. Actor David Selby is 82. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 81. Movie director Michael Mann is 80. Rock singer Al Kooper is 79. Actor Charlotte Rampling is 77. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 76. Actor Barbara Hershey is 75. Actor Christopher Guest is 75. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 75. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is 64. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 62. Actor Jennifer Jason Leigh is 61. Actor Laura Linney is 59. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) is 59. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 57. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 56. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 55. Singer Bobby Brown is 54. Actor Michael Sheen is 54. Actor David Chisum is 53. Country singer Sara Evans is 52. Country singer Tyler Farr is 39. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 36. Actor Alex Brightman is 36. Actor Henry Golding is 36. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 35. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 34. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 24.

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 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2023. There are 335 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history, though a majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. Just one Republican, Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with the GOP and voted to convict.On this date:In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.In 1917, the U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.In 1922, the first edition of Reader's Digest was published.In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.In 1973, services were held at Arlington National Cemetery for U.S. Army Col. William B. Nolde, the last official American combat casualty before the Vietnam cease-fire took effect.In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison - he died in 1991.)In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)In 2008, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop; he was believed to be about 90.In 2014, CVS Caremark announced it would pull cigarettes and other tobacco products from its stores.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama asked Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that would delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts scheduled to kick in March 1. (The president and congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement, and the $85 billion in federal spending cuts, known as sequester, went into effect.)Five years ago: Stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than 1,100 points. Jerome Powell was sworn in as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve. Former sports doctor Larry Nassar received his third long prison sentence, 40 to 125 years, for molesting young athletes at an elite Michigan gymnastics club. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of being "un-American" and perhaps "treasonous" for not clapping during his State of the Union address a week earlier.One year ago: On the eve of the celebration of her 70th anniversary on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II offered her support to have the Duchess of Cornwall become known as Queen Camilla, a significant decision in shaping the future of the British Monarchy. A 5-year-old boy named Rayan trapped in a deep well in Morocco for four days died. He was pulled from the well by rescuers after the lengthy operation that captured global attention.Today's birthdays: Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 85. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 84. Actor David Selby is 82. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 81. Movie director Michael Mann is 80. Rock singer Al Kooper is 79. Actor Charlotte Rampling is 77. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 76. Actor Barbara Hershey is 75. Actor Christopher Guest is 75. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 75. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is 64. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 62. Actor Jennifer Jason Leigh is 61. Actor Laura Linney is 59. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses) is 59. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 57. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 56. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 55. Singer Bobby Brown is 54. Actor Michael Sheen is 54. Actor David Chisum is 53. Country singer Sara Evans is 52. Country singer Tyler Farr is 39. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 36. Actor Alex Brightman is 36. Actor Henry Golding is 36. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 35. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 34. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 24.

Today in History - Feb. 5

JEWELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before midnight Saturday in Jewell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Toyota 4-Runner driven by&nbsp; Elliott Phillip Whiteside, 18, Tryon, North Carolina, was southbound at 101 North McRoberts Street in Mankato.

The SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway into the ditch, went airborne and struck a tree. A juvenile in the vehicle was ejected. He was pronounced deceased and transported to&nbsp;Melby's Mortuary.&nbsp; 

EMS transported Whiteside to Wesley Medical Center. The driver and passenger were not properly restrained, according to the KHP.

JEWELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before midnight Saturday in Jewell County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Toyota 4-Runner driven by&nbsp; Elliott Phillip Whiteside, 18, Tryon, North Carolina, was southbound at 101 North McRoberts Street in Mankato.The SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway into the ditch, went airborne and struck a tree. A juvenile in the vehicle was ejected. He was pronounced deceased and transported to&nbsp;Melby's Mortuary.&nbsp; EMS transported Whiteside to Wesley Medical Center. The driver and passenger were not properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Juvenile dies after SUV crash in north-central Kansas

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2022 fall semester academic honors list for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs.

Trace Leners, Salina, was among those who earned academic honors.

Students earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work (pass/fail courses are not included) are eligible. 

Undergraduate students earning at least a 3.75 grade point average while completing six or more hours of graded work (pass/fail courses are not included) are eligible. 

About Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University is an independent Methodist liberal arts university of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan is committed to transforming each student to lead a life of learning, service, leadership and success in a diverse world. Nebraska Wesleyan offers a wide variety of study programs that combine personal attention to students with a focus on experiential and service learning. For more information, visit <a href="http://nebrwesleyan.edu">nebrwesleyan.edu</a>.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2022 fall semester academic honors list for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs.Trace Leners, Salina, was among those who earned academic honors.Traditional undergraduatesStudents earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work (pass/fail courses are not included) are eligible. Adult undergraduatesUndergraduate students earning at least a 3.75 grade point average while completing six or more hours of graded work (pass/fail courses are not included) are eligible. About Nebraska Wesleyan University Nebraska Wesleyan University is an independent Methodist liberal arts university of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 1887, Nebraska Wesleyan is committed to transforming each student to lead a life of learning, service, leadership and success in a diverse world. Nebraska Wesleyan offers a wide variety of study programs that combine personal attention to students with a focus on experiential and service learning. For more information, visit <a href="http://nebrwesleyan.edu">nebrwesleyan.edu</a>.

Salina's Leners earns academic honors at Nebraska Wesleyan

CORRECTION: KHP has informed Salina Post that the information provided for the below story is from KHP Lieutenant Alex Taylor. The story has been changed to reflect that.

Get an up-close look at what it takes to be a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) dispatcher during an open house Feb. 28.

In 2002, KHP centralized its dispatch services for the state to one location. Troopers are dispatched from the State Central Dispatch in Salina regardless of where they are working in the state. The KHP Communications Center is located in the KHP facility on the former Marymount College campus in east Salina. The facility also includes the KHP Training Academy and the Troop C headquarters.

The open house, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28, is designed for persons who are considering careers as KHP dispatchers. Space is limited to 20 persons as the KHP must conduct a background check to ensure the protection of Criminal Justice Information Systems data, according to KHP Lieutenant Alex Taylor.

Interested persons should register via the KHP website: <a href="https://kansashighwaypatrol.org/khpjobsorg/career-opportunities/communications-specialist/">https://kansashighwaypatrol.org/khpjobsorg/career-opportunities/communications-specialist/</a>.

The open house will consist of an hour-long presentation and discussion, as well as an hour to sit with dispatchers and observe their workings in a live environment, Taylor told Salina Post.

"I have long recognized the value of this position to those who seek a role in public service. It is an opportunity to be a part of the betterment of society without having to place yourself in harm’s way daily. For some, this is what they desire," Taylor noted. "For others, dispatch offers a stepping stone into this world of law enforcement. For many college students who desire a role as a LEO, they must wait to be 21 before applying for a position. Dispatch minimum age is 18, which gives a person three years of knowledge and experience that they can carry over to set them ahead in their new career."

A dispatch position is a 40-hour-per-week job. KPERS state retirement benefits are earned and are inclusive when working for other KPERS organizations, according to Taylor.

While some students may have schedule conflicts that would not allow them to work as a dispatcher, Taylor said there currently are several dispatchers who are completing their college degrees while working in the KHP Communications Center.

"Dispatching is no simple task. It requires a high level of multi-tasking, computer skills, and independent work. The communications center is staffed 24/7 holidays and weekends. Shifts are divided into three time periods: days 0600-1400 hours, evenings 1400-2200 hours, and midnights 2200-0600 hours," Taylor said. "Dispatchers are regularly involved in multiple incidents recording information, gathering assistance, and providing guidance. As our center does not directly take 911 emergency phone calls our dispatchers do not provide medical guidance over the phone."

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 </figure>CORRECTION: KHP has informed Salina Post that the information provided for the below story is from KHP Lieutenant Alex Taylor. The story has been changed to reflect that.By SALINA POSTGet an up-close look at what it takes to be a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) dispatcher during an open house Feb. 28.In 2002, KHP centralized its dispatch services for the state to one location. Troopers are dispatched from the State Central Dispatch in Salina regardless of where they are working in the state. The KHP Communications Center is located in the KHP facility on the former Marymount College campus in east Salina. The facility also includes the KHP Training Academy and the Troop C headquarters.The open house, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28, is designed for persons who are considering careers as KHP dispatchers. Space is limited to 20 persons as the KHP must conduct a background check to ensure the protection of Criminal Justice Information Systems data, according to KHP Lieutenant Alex Taylor.Interested persons should register via the KHP website: <a href="https://kansashighwaypatrol.org/khpjobsorg/career-opportunities/communications-specialist/">https://kansashighwaypatrol.org/khpjobsorg/career-opportunities/communications-specialist/</a>.The open house will consist of an hour-long presentation and discussion, as well as an hour to sit with dispatchers and observe their workings in a live environment, Taylor told Salina Post.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675566277838.png" alt="The KHP dispatch center." />
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 </figure>"I have long recognized the value of this position to those who seek a role in public service. It is an opportunity to be a part of the betterment of society without having to place yourself in harm’s way daily. For some, this is what they desire," Taylor noted. "For others, dispatch offers a stepping stone into this world of law enforcement. For many college students who desire a role as a LEO, they must wait to be 21 before applying for a position. Dispatch minimum age is 18, which gives a person three years of knowledge and experience that they can carry over to set them ahead in their new career."A dispatch position is a 40-hour-per-week job. KPERS state retirement benefits are earned and are inclusive when working for other KPERS organizations, according to Taylor.While some students may have schedule conflicts that would not allow them to work as a dispatcher, Taylor said there currently are several dispatchers who are completing their college degrees while working in the KHP Communications Center."Dispatching is no simple task. It requires a high level of multi-tasking, computer skills, and independent work. The communications center is staffed 24/7 holidays and weekends. Shifts are divided into three time periods: days 0600-1400 hours, evenings 1400-2200 hours, and midnights 2200-0600 hours," Taylor said. "Dispatchers are regularly involved in multiple incidents recording information, gathering assistance, and providing guidance. As our center does not directly take 911 emergency phone calls our dispatchers do not provide medical guidance over the phone."

CORRECTION: KHP dispatch open house: Learn what it takes to be a voice supporting the badge

TOPEKA—The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County created by Judge Jason Parks’ March 3 resignation.

The 28th Judicial District is composed of Saline and Ottawa counties.  &nbsp;

Justice K.J. Wall, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 28th Judicial District, said individuals can apply or be nominated, but nominations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee's signature.

District magistrate judge appointment process

To be considered for district magistrate judge, a nominee must be:

●a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;

●a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; and

 ●either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination to become certified within 18 months.

The nominating commission selects whom to appoint to fill magistrate judge positions.

Nominations must be accompanied by a nomination form available from the clerk of the district court in Saline or Ottawa counties, the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/o1_41Ai3yKc7LoAFazrax6gogpV3wTnkzwKJ6Fhmufg" target="_blank">clerk of the appellate courts</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka, or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/o1_41Ai3yKc7LoAFazraxzYKE2LhRqb0iok7lYDlJbw" target="_blank">www.kscourts.org/judges.html</a>.&nbsp;

Nominations may be submitted electronically or by paper copy. The deadline to submit a nomination with supporting documents is noon Feb. 24. &nbsp; Electronic submissions can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jdnc.nominationform@kscourts.org" target="_blank">jdnc.nominationform@kscourts.org</a>. &nbsp; Paper submissions require one original and eight copies to be sent to: &nbsp; Justice K.J. Wall Kansas Judicial Center 301 SW 10th Ave. Topeka KS 66612

The nominating commission will convene to interview nominees at 10 a.m. April 4, in the Ottawa County Courthouse in Minneapolis.&nbsp;

Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible, preferably 10 working days before the meeting date:

ADA Coordinator  <a href="mailto:ADA@kscourts.org" target="_blank">ADA@kscourts.org</a> 785-296-2256  TTY at 711

After serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.

The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice K.J. Wall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Donald Merriman, and Christine Ritter of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.

Kansas Judicial BranchTOPEKA—The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County created by Judge Jason Parks’ March 3 resignation.The 28th Judicial District is composed of Saline and Ottawa counties.  &nbsp;Justice K.J. Wall, the Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 28th Judicial District, said individuals can apply or be nominated, but nominations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee's signature.District magistrate judge appointment processTo be considered for district magistrate judge, a nominee must be:●a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;●a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; and ●either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination to become certified within 18 months.The nominating commission selects whom to appoint to fill magistrate judge positions.Nomination processNominations must be accompanied by a nomination form available from the clerk of the district court in Saline or Ottawa counties, the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/o1_41Ai3yKc7LoAFazrax6gogpV3wTnkzwKJ6Fhmufg" target="_blank">clerk of the appellate courts</a>&nbsp;at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka, or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/o1_41Ai3yKc7LoAFazraxzYKE2LhRqb0iok7lYDlJbw" target="_blank">www.kscourts.org/judges.html</a>.&nbsp;Nominations may be submitted electronically or by paper copy. The deadline to submit a nomination with supporting documents is noon Feb. 24. &nbsp; Electronic submissions can be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jdnc.nominationform@kscourts.org" target="_blank">jdnc.nominationform@kscourts.org</a>. &nbsp; Paper submissions require one original and eight copies to be sent to: &nbsp; Justice K.J. Wall Kansas Judicial Center 301 SW 10th Ave. Topeka KS 66612Public interviewsThe nominating commission will convene to interview nominees at 10 a.m. April 4, in the Ottawa County Courthouse in Minneapolis.&nbsp;Interviews are open to the public.&nbsp;AccommodationAny person with a disability who requires accommodation to access the nominating commission meeting should notify the judicial branch ADA coordinator as early as possible, preferably 10 working days before the meeting date:ADA Coordinator  <a href="mailto:ADA@kscourts.org" target="_blank">ADA@kscourts.org</a> 785-296-2256  TTY at 711 Term of officeAfter serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.Nominating commissionThe 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice K.J. Wall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Donald Merriman, and Christine Ritter of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.

28th Judicial District Nominating Commission seeks nominees

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KHS: Harvesting ice from Pipe Creek in Ottawa County

TOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for&nbsp;the&nbsp;City of&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;public water supply system located in&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;County.&nbsp;The advisory was&nbsp;issued&nbsp;because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.&nbsp; Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.&nbsp;

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;

Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Ellsworth&nbsp;indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  &nbsp;

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-531-2297&nbsp;or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMDQuNzEwMjM5NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ._mchQ075OZP6sXaENXiFrUTcyKyjOEler8lv8zOhntI/s/1305935158/br/154025704988-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

KDHETOPEKA –&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for&nbsp;the&nbsp;City of&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;public water supply system located in&nbsp;Ellsworth&nbsp;County.&nbsp;The advisory was&nbsp;issued&nbsp;because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system.&nbsp; Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.&nbsp;Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Ellsworth&nbsp;indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  &nbsp;For consumer questions, please contact the water system at: 785-531-2297&nbsp;or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMDQuNzEwMjM5NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ._mchQ075OZP6sXaENXiFrUTcyKyjOEler8lv8zOhntI/s/1305935158/br/154025704988-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boil water advisory rescinded for City of Ellsworth

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

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There are 16 new bestsellers, 44 new movies, eight new audiobooks, 148 new children's books, and 160 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "Chain of Thorns," "My Hero Academia, Vol. 33," and "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." The new movies this week include "The Walking Dead: Season 11," "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody," and "Strange World."&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:*** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-490&amp;fbclid=IwAR0UC-CpfTFbF5x7pfvsCxKboRX0KMMjd2w_isNQbopAa1w-CXPW4aNpw5M" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-490</a> ***There are 16 new bestsellers, 44 new movies, eight new audiobooks, 148 new children's books, and 160 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "Chain of Thorns," "My Hero Academia, Vol. 33," and "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." The new movies this week include "The Walking Dead: Season 11," "Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody," and "Strange World."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed three new members to the District Magistrate Judges Certification Committee. Members appointed to serve through June 30, 2026, are:

●District Magistrate Judge Jenifer Ashford, 10th Judicial District, which is Johnson County

●District Magistrate Judge Guy Steier, 12th Judicial District, serving in Cloud County

District Magistrate Judge Ronald Sylvester, who serves in Kingman County of the 30th Judicial District, was appointed to fill an unexpired term that ends June 30, 2024. Magistrate judges who are not licensed attorneys must complete a certification program overseen by the Supreme Court. The committee oversees this certification.

Kansas Judicial BranchTOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed three new members to the District Magistrate Judges Certification Committee. Members appointed to serve through June 30, 2026, are:●District Magistrate Judge Jenifer Ashford, 10th Judicial District, which is Johnson County●District Magistrate Judge Guy Steier, 12th Judicial District, serving in Cloud CountyDistrict Magistrate Judge Ronald Sylvester, who serves in Kingman County of the 30th Judicial District, was appointed to fill an unexpired term that ends June 30, 2024. Magistrate judges who are not licensed attorneys must complete a certification program overseen by the Supreme Court. The committee oversees this certification.

Cloud County judge on Dist. Magistrate Judges Certification Committee

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that 37 murals were completed in 14 Kansas communities in 2022 through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s (ORP) Rural Mural and Public Art Grant Programming. These grants helped communities with fewer than 10,000 residents create murals and public art projects to beautify public gathering spaces and offer new tourist attractions.

“These murals celebrate the beauty of Kansas and highlight everything our small towns have to offer,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“As our Rural Mural program continues to grow, I look forward to seeing how it showcases each community's individuality and contributions to our state."

The maximum amount of each grant was $10,000. Awardees were also required to provide a 1:1 match. A total of $93,500 was awarded last year.&nbsp;

“These rural murals speak to everyone – tourists, locals, and children alike – and I encourage Kansans to take time to visit these locations,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“Public art allows communities to showcase their past, present, and future in a creative way that will have a lasting impact for years to come.”&nbsp;

“We had an incredible response to our Rural Mural program in 2022 and were able to complete more murals than we had in the past years,”&nbsp;Director of the Office of Rural Prosperity Trisha Purdon said.&nbsp;“The communities came together to support the artists and projects to see them through to the end.”&nbsp;

Below is the list of ORP-funded murals completed in 2022. The murals are located in 13 counties throughout the state.

City of Caldwell - Caldwell Firehouse Community Quilt Mural

City of Girard - Girard Main Street Branding Mural

Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation - Resting Art (14 benches with murals)

Community Arts Council of Council Grove - The Sun Also Sets

Community Foundation of Dickinson County - Welcome to Woodbine Mural

Ellsworth County Economic Development Corporation - Millwood Realty Mural, Paden’s Place Mural, Munchkinz Bakery Mural, and City of Holyrood Mural

Jackson County/Jackson County Tourism Council - Eastern Tallgrass Prairie Mural and Western Tallgrass Prairie Mural

Meade County Historical Society Museum - Museum Murals

Mitchell County Strong - Explore More Mural, Under the Sea Mural, Waconda Trader Mill Street Mural, Greetings from Cawker City Mural, and Trapper Lodge Mural

Seneca Downtown Impact - Seneca Sampler Quilt Mural. Stepping Up Inc. (Scott City) - Welcome Mural

Wallace County Foundation - Blooming Poppies Mural, 1870s Railroad History Mural, and Welcome to Kansas Mural

Wilson Tourism Hub - Heritage on Display

Project information and photos can be found on the interactive map at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMDMuNzA5NzUyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNjb21tZXJjZS5nb3YvbXVyYWxzLyJ9.Kw-2KwctviUQUXDaQRqn36HZd234cO9A4iqgZa3KehE/s/1419840138/br/153958457601-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansascommerce.gov/murals/</a>.

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 </figure>Kansas Governor's OfficeTOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that 37 murals were completed in 14 Kansas communities in 2022 through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s (ORP) Rural Mural and Public Art Grant Programming. These grants helped communities with fewer than 10,000 residents create murals and public art projects to beautify public gathering spaces and offer new tourist attractions.“These murals celebrate the beauty of Kansas and highlight everything our small towns have to offer,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said.&nbsp;“As our Rural Mural program continues to grow, I look forward to seeing how it showcases each community's individuality and contributions to our state."The maximum amount of each grant was $10,000. Awardees were also required to provide a 1:1 match. A total of $93,500 was awarded last year.&nbsp;“These rural murals speak to everyone – tourists, locals, and children alike – and I encourage Kansans to take time to visit these locations,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“Public art allows communities to showcase their past, present, and future in a creative way that will have a lasting impact for years to come.”&nbsp;“We had an incredible response to our Rural Mural program in 2022 and were able to complete more murals than we had in the past years,”&nbsp;Director of the Office of Rural Prosperity Trisha Purdon said.&nbsp;“The communities came together to support the artists and projects to see them through to the end.”&nbsp;Below is the list of ORP-funded murals completed in 2022. The murals are located in 13 counties throughout the state.City of Caldwell - Caldwell Firehouse Community Quilt MuralCity of Chanute - Welcome MuralCity of Girard - Girard Main Street Branding MuralClay Center Community Improvement Foundation - Resting Art (14 benches with murals)Community Arts Council of Council Grove - The Sun Also Sets Community Foundation of Dickinson County - Welcome to Woodbine MuralEllsworth County Economic Development Corporation - Millwood Realty Mural, Paden’s Place Mural, Munchkinz Bakery Mural, and City of Holyrood MuralJackson County/Jackson County Tourism Council - Eastern Tallgrass Prairie Mural and Western Tallgrass Prairie MuralMeade County Historical Society Museum - Museum MuralsMitchell County Strong - Explore More Mural, Under the Sea Mural, Waconda Trader Mill Street Mural, Greetings from Cawker City Mural, and Trapper Lodge MuralSeneca Downtown Impact - Seneca Sampler Quilt Mural. Stepping Up Inc. (Scott City) - Welcome MuralWallace County Foundation - Blooming Poppies Mural, 1870s Railroad History Mural, and Welcome to Kansas MuralWilson Tourism Hub - Heritage on DisplayProject information and photos can be found on the interactive map at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAyMDMuNzA5NzUyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rYW5zYXNjb21tZXJjZS5nb3YvbXVyYWxzLyJ9.Kw-2KwctviUQUXDaQRqn36HZd234cO9A4iqgZa3KehE/s/1419840138/br/153958457601-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansascommerce.gov/murals/</a>.

Completed area murals part of state grant program

Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2023. There are 330 days left in the year.

On Feb. 4, 1783, Britain's King George III proclaimed a formal cessation of hostilities in the American Revolutionary War.

In 1789, electors chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.

In 1801, John Marshall was confirmed by the Senate as chief justice of the United States.

In 1913, Rosa Parks, a Black woman whose 1955 refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus to a white man sparked a civil rights revolution, was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee.

In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began a wartime conference at Yalta.

In 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in Berkeley, California, by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army.

In 1976, more than 23,000 people died when a severe earthquake struck Guatemala with a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

In 1977, eleven people were killed when two Chicago Transit Authority trains collided on an elevated track.

In 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.

In 1999, senators at President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial voted to permit the showing of portions of Monica Lewinsky's videotaped deposition.

In 2004, the social networking website Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched "Thefacebook."

In 2012, Florence Green, who had served with the Women's Royal Air Force and was recognized as the last veteran of World War I, died in King's Lynn, eastern England, at age 110.

In 2020, thousands of medical workers in Hong Kong were on strike for a second day to demand that the country's border with China be completely closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus; the territory reported its first death from the virus and the second known fatality outside China.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama signed a bill temporarily raising the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit, averting a default. British scientists announced they had rescued the skeletal remains of King Richard III, who lived during the 15th century, from the anonymity of a drab municipal parking lot. For the fifth straight week there was a new No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll: Indiana. Reg Presley, 71, lead singer for the Troggs on "Wild Thing," died in Andover, England.

Five years ago: The Philadelphia Eagles, led by backup quarterback Nick Foles, became NFL champs for the first time since 1960, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33 in the Super Bowl. An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a parked freight train in the early-morning darkness in South Carolina after a thrown switch sent it hurtling down a side track; the conductor and engineer were killed and more than 100 passengers were injured. Actor John Mahoney, who played the dad of two psychiatrists on the TV show "Frasier," died in Chicago at the age of 77.

One year ago: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Winter Olympics open at a ceremony at Beijing's Bird Nest Stadium. The Olympic flame was delivered by athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang, a member of the country's Uyghur Muslim minority, which Western governments and human rights groups say China has oppressed on a massive scale. The Republican National Committee censured Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois at the party's winter meeting for serving on the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 insurrection.

Today's birthdays: Actor Jerry Adler is 94. Former Argentinian President Isabel Peron is 92. Actor Gary Conway is 87. Actor John Schuck is 83. Rock musician John Steel (The Animals) is 82. Singer Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) is 81. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 76. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 75. Actor Michael Beck is 74. Actor Lisa Eichhorn is 71. Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor is 64. Actor Pamelyn Ferdin is 64. Rock singer Tim Booth is 63. Rock musician Henry Bogdan is 62. Country singer Clint Black is 61. Rock musician Noodles (The Offspring) is 60. Actor Gabrielle Anwar is 53. Actor Rob Corddry is 52. Singer David Garza is 52. Actor Michael Goorjian is 52. TV personality Nicolle Wallace is 51. Olympic gold medal boxer Oscar De La Hoya is 50. Rock musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) is 48. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 48. Rapper Cam'ron is 47. Rock singer Gavin DeGraw is 46. Rock singer Zoe Manville is 39. Actor/musician Bashy, AKA Ashley Thomas, is 38. Actor Charlie Barnett is 35. Olympic gold medal gymnast-turned-singer Carly Patterson is 35. Actor Kyla Kenedy (TV: "Speechless") is 20.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2023. There are 330 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 4, 1783, Britain's King George III proclaimed a formal cessation of hostilities in the American Revolutionary War.On this date:In 1789, electors chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.In 1801, John Marshall was confirmed by the Senate as chief justice of the United States.In 1913, Rosa Parks, a Black woman whose 1955 refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus to a white man sparked a civil rights revolution, was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Tuskegee.In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began a wartime conference at Yalta.In 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in Berkeley, California, by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army.In 1976, more than 23,000 people died when a severe earthquake struck Guatemala with a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.In 1977, eleven people were killed when two Chicago Transit Authority trains collided on an elevated track.In 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.In 1999, senators at President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial voted to permit the showing of portions of Monica Lewinsky's videotaped deposition.In 2004, the social networking website Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched "Thefacebook."In 2012, Florence Green, who had served with the Women's Royal Air Force and was recognized as the last veteran of World War I, died in King's Lynn, eastern England, at age 110.In 2020, thousands of medical workers in Hong Kong were on strike for a second day to demand that the country's border with China be completely closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus; the territory reported its first death from the virus and the second known fatality outside China.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama signed a bill temporarily raising the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit, averting a default. British scientists announced they had rescued the skeletal remains of King Richard III, who lived during the 15th century, from the anonymity of a drab municipal parking lot. For the fifth straight week there was a new No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll: Indiana. Reg Presley, 71, lead singer for the Troggs on "Wild Thing," died in Andover, England.Five years ago: The Philadelphia Eagles, led by backup quarterback Nick Foles, became NFL champs for the first time since 1960, beating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33 in the Super Bowl. An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a parked freight train in the early-morning darkness in South Carolina after a thrown switch sent it hurtling down a side track; the conductor and engineer were killed and more than 100 passengers were injured. Actor John Mahoney, who played the dad of two psychiatrists on the TV show "Frasier," died in Chicago at the age of 77.One year ago: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Winter Olympics open at a ceremony at Beijing's Bird Nest Stadium. The Olympic flame was delivered by athletes Zhao Jiawen and Dinigeer Yilamujiang, a member of the country's Uyghur Muslim minority, which Western governments and human rights groups say China has oppressed on a massive scale. The Republican National Committee censured Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois at the party's winter meeting for serving on the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 insurrection.Today's birthdays: Actor Jerry Adler is 94. Former Argentinian President Isabel Peron is 92. Actor Gary Conway is 87. Actor John Schuck is 83. Rock musician John Steel (The Animals) is 82. Singer Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) is 81. Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 76. Rock singer Alice Cooper is 75. Actor Michael Beck is 74. Actor Lisa Eichhorn is 71. Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor is 64. Actor Pamelyn Ferdin is 64. Rock singer Tim Booth is 63. Rock musician Henry Bogdan is 62. Country singer Clint Black is 61. Rock musician Noodles (The Offspring) is 60. Actor Gabrielle Anwar is 53. Actor Rob Corddry is 52. Singer David Garza is 52. Actor Michael Goorjian is 52. TV personality Nicolle Wallace is 51. Olympic gold medal boxer Oscar De La Hoya is 50. Rock musician Rick Burch (Jimmy Eat World) is 48. Singer Natalie Imbruglia is 48. Rapper Cam'ron is 47. Rock singer Gavin DeGraw is 46. Rock singer Zoe Manville is 39. Actor/musician Bashy, AKA Ashley Thomas, is 38. Actor Charlie Barnett is 35. Olympic gold medal gymnast-turned-singer Carly Patterson is 35. Actor Kyla Kenedy (TV: "Speechless") is 20.

Today in History - Feb. 4

NATE KING Salina Post

Bringing back its&nbsp;Sunflower Biennial exhibition, the Salina Art Center is ready to give younger Kansans a way to showcase their art.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have 98 pieces in the show, representing 38 communities across our state. So it's really an exciting show,” said Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene.&nbsp;

The exhibition is set to open on Feb. 11 and will be open to the public until March 26. All of the pieces featured in the exhibition are made by a&nbsp;college or high school age Kansas student.

Serene said that this exhibition provides young artists a platform to share what is current in their world that encourages the exchange of ideas and respect. The exhibition will allow young artists to gain experience with the submitting artwork for exhibitions, building a portfolio, public speaking, marketing their talents and more.&nbsp;

“We will have an&nbsp;opening reception at the center on February the 11th, from 1-3 p.m. free and open to anyone to attend, we encourage you to meet the young artists, talk to them and see their work," Serene said. "It's a very community friendly opportunity. In fact, everything at the galleries is always free admission.&nbsp;”&nbsp;

Two art jurors&nbsp;from the FISCH HAUS in Wichita will review&nbsp;all the submissions, and determine which of the artworks will be awarded additional prizes. The jurors are Elizabeth&nbsp;Stevenson and&nbsp;Patrick&nbsp;Duegaw.&nbsp;

FISCH HAUS is a multi-disciplinary art facility, located in Wichita's Commerce St. Art District, currently accommodating five full-time local creatives as well as a steady stream of artists, actors and musicians, both regional and international.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We always do our best to reach out to reputable artists who are currently working in the field of art to be jurors for this exhibition," Serene said. "Elizabeth and Patrick are both fantastic artists, so we are very pleased to be working with them and FISH HAUS."&nbsp;

Stevenson earned a degree in architecture from McGill University in Montreal. She has lived and worked throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East, arriving finally in Wichita in 1998.&nbsp;

Duegaw&nbsp;is an artist and shows nationally and internationally. He divides his time between his studios in Kansas and Montréal,&nbsp;Québec. Duegaw's first solo museum exhibition, The Builder, Removed, a comprehensive retrospective of 111 paintings and drawings, was held at the Wichita Art Museum in the spring of 2009. Many museums and exhibitions later,&nbsp;Duegaw&nbsp;has had seven large-scale solo multi-media exhibitions at Fisch Haus, regularly exhibits in galleries in both Kansas City and San Francisco, and has been invited to participate in national group shows such as the Kansas Masters Invitational, and the Kansas Governor's Ball/Inauguration Exhibition, both held in 2007.&nbsp;

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 </figure> NATE KING Salina PostBringing back its&nbsp;Sunflower Biennial exhibition, the Salina Art Center is ready to give younger Kansans a way to showcase their art.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675457686150.jpeg" alt="Featuring Mason L Cloud, "Outreak," 2022 Kailin Nielsen, "Sexualization or Sexuality?," 2022 Kailin Nielsen, "Debauchery," 2022 Kelsey Taber, "Hands Off," 2022 Brooklyn Petrie, "We've Always Been Here," 2022." />
 <figcaption>Featuring Mason L Cloud, "Outreak," 2022 Kailin Nielsen, "Sexualization or Sexuality?," 2022 Kailin Nielsen, "Debauchery," 2022 Kelsey Taber, "Hands Off," 2022 Brooklyn Petrie, "We've Always Been Here," 2022.</figcaption>
 </figure>“We have 98 pieces in the show, representing 38 communities across our state. So it's really an exciting show,” said Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene.&nbsp;The exhibition is set to open on Feb. 11 and will be open to the public until March 26. All of the pieces featured in the exhibition are made by a&nbsp;college or high school age Kansas student.<figure>
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 </figure>Serene said that this exhibition provides young artists a platform to share what is current in their world that encourages the exchange of ideas and respect. The exhibition will allow young artists to gain experience with the submitting artwork for exhibitions, building a portfolio, public speaking, marketing their talents and more.&nbsp;“We will have an&nbsp;opening reception at the center on February the 11th, from 1-3 p.m. free and open to anyone to attend, we encourage you to meet the young artists, talk to them and see their work," Serene said. "It's a very community friendly opportunity. In fact, everything at the galleries is always free admission.&nbsp;”&nbsp;Two art jurors&nbsp;from the FISCH HAUS in Wichita will review&nbsp;all the submissions, and determine which of the artworks will be awarded additional prizes. The jurors are Elizabeth&nbsp;Stevenson and&nbsp;Patrick&nbsp;Duegaw.&nbsp;FISCH HAUS is a multi-disciplinary art facility, located in Wichita's Commerce St. Art District, currently accommodating five full-time local creatives as well as a steady stream of artists, actors and musicians, both regional and international.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675457548084.jpeg" alt="Madison Mullen, "Lick Her Bottle," 2022 Kierstin Barton, "Dad's Denim Jacket," 2022 Salina Sunflower Biennial Exhibition." />
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 </figure>"We always do our best to reach out to reputable artists who are currently working in the field of art to be jurors for this exhibition," Serene said. "Elizabeth and Patrick are both fantastic artists, so we are very pleased to be working with them and FISH HAUS."&nbsp;Stevenson earned a degree in architecture from McGill University in Montreal. She has lived and worked throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East, arriving finally in Wichita in 1998.&nbsp;Duegaw&nbsp;is an artist and shows nationally and internationally. He divides his time between his studios in Kansas and Montréal,&nbsp;Québec. Duegaw's first solo museum exhibition, The Builder, Removed, a comprehensive retrospective of 111 paintings and drawings, was held at the Wichita Art Museum in the spring of 2009. Many museums and exhibitions later,&nbsp;Duegaw&nbsp;has had seven large-scale solo multi-media exhibitions at Fisch Haus, regularly exhibits in galleries in both Kansas City and San Francisco, and has been invited to participate in national group shows such as the Kansas Masters Invitational, and the Kansas Governor's Ball/Inauguration Exhibition, both held in 2007.&nbsp;

Salina Art Center showcases Kansas student art in 'Sunflower Biennial'

TESCOTT - Buy some tasty food for a good cause Saturday.

The 2023 Tescott Lions Club Pancake Day is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Tescott Lions Building. Eat in or carry out pancakes, eggs, sausage, chili, and desserts. The cost is by donation.

Raffle tickets will be sold for four each of hams and pork loins. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. The Tescott Lions Club noted that the hams and loins "are huge and would be great for Super Bowl parties or Easter dinner!"

Additionally, while it lasts, bulk pork sausage will be available in one-pound packages for $4.50 each. 

"Thank you to Glasco Locker and Srna Farms for the fresh pork/sausage," the Tescott Lions Club noted.

All funds raised will go toward the club's local scholarship program and community projects.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTTESCOTT - Buy some tasty food for a good cause Saturday.The 2023 Tescott Lions Club Pancake Day is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Tescott Lions Building. Eat in or carry out pancakes, eggs, sausage, chili, and desserts. The cost is by donation.Raffle tickets will be sold for four each of hams and pork loins. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. The Tescott Lions Club noted that the hams and loins "are huge and would be great for Super Bowl parties or Easter dinner!"Additionally, while it lasts, bulk pork sausage will be available in one-pound packages for $4.50 each. "Thank you to Glasco Locker and Srna Farms for the fresh pork/sausage," the Tescott Lions Club noted.All funds raised will go toward the club's local scholarship program and community projects.

Tescott Lions Club Pancake Day Saturday

The Saline County Engineer's Office has announced that part of Falun Road has been closed for a bridge replacement project.

Falun Road between S. Burma Road and S. Halstead Road is scheduled to reopen on June 1.

Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of the closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies. A signed detour route will not be installed for this project. However, improvements to Halstead Rd and Salemsborg Rd have been completed for use by local traffic.

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.

Saline CountyThe Saline County Engineer's Office has announced that part of Falun Road has been closed for a bridge replacement project.Falun Road between S. Burma Road and S. Halstead Road is scheduled to reopen on June 1.Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of the closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies. A signed detour route will not be installed for this project. However, improvements to Halstead Rd and Salemsborg Rd have been completed for use by local traffic.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.

Saline County closes part of Falun Road for bridge project

Two Salina Police Department officers graduate from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:

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Salina Police Dept. recognizes 2 officers for KLETC graduation

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A catalytic converter was stolen from a pickup while the vehicle was parked at a central Salina clinic Thursday.

A 63-year-old Salina woman told police that her 2017 Chevrolet Colorado was parked at Mowery Clinic, 737 E. Crawford Street, from 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Thursday. When she drove away, she noticed that the pickup was extremely loud and then discovered that someone had cut the catalytic converter from the pickup, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

In a legal opinion on May 26, 2021, then-Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt noted that "Catalytic converters are covered by the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act, so transactions involving their purchase by scrap metal dealers are regulated and must be reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation database."

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA catalytic converter was stolen from a pickup while the vehicle was parked at a central Salina clinic Thursday.A 63-year-old Salina woman told police that her 2017 Chevrolet Colorado was parked at Mowery Clinic, 737 E. Crawford Street, from 7:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Thursday. When she drove away, she noticed that the pickup was extremely loud and then discovered that someone had cut the catalytic converter from the pickup, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The loss was estimated at $1,000.In a legal opinion on May 26, 2021, then-Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt noted that "Catalytic converters are covered by the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act, so transactions involving their purchase by scrap metal dealers are regulated and must be reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation database."

Thief steals pickup's catalytic converter at clinic during daytime

An SUV stolen from an east Salina mortuary in late January was recovered Thursday in another part of the city.

Officers were sent to Theatre Salina, 303 E. Iron Avenue, for the report of a vehicle burglary in progress. A witness reported seeing a man looking inside a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. 

The man, who was riding a red and black mountain bike, was described as being 30-40 years of age, 5'5" with a slender build and dark hair. He was wearing a light-weight dark jacket and dark pants.

The man left before officers arrived, but they did find the driver-side door open. When they ran the license plate, they discovered that the SUV was the same one that had been stolen from Roselawn Mortuary sometime on Jan. 24-25, Forrester said.

The SUV was not damaged and was returned to the mortuary, he said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostAn SUV stolen from an east Salina mortuary in late January was recovered Thursday in another part of the city.Officers were sent to Theatre Salina, 303 E. Iron Avenue, for the report of a vehicle burglary in progress. A witness reported seeing a man looking inside a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. The man, who was riding a red and black mountain bike, was described as being 30-40 years of age, 5'5" with a slender build and dark hair. He was wearing a light-weight dark jacket and dark pants.The man left before officers arrived, but they did find the driver-side door open. When they ran the license plate, they discovered that the SUV was the same one that had been stolen from Roselawn Mortuary sometime on Jan. 24-25, Forrester said.The SUV was not damaged and was returned to the mortuary, he said.

Stolen mortuary SUV recovered near downtown Salina

A pedestrian was injured when she was struck by a car in central Salina Thursday afternoon.

Jeffrey Herzog, 66, of Salina, was westbound on E. Crawford Street in a 2012 Honda Accord, when he attempted to turn left onto S. Fourth Street and struck Tihomina Green, 40, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. Thursday.

Initially, Green was not taken to the hospital, but she later complained of hip pain and went to the hospital, Forrester said.

The car sustained some front-end damage, but Herzog was able to drive it away.

Herzog was cited for inattentive driving, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA pedestrian was injured when she was struck by a car in central Salina Thursday afternoon.Jeffrey Herzog, 66, of Salina, was westbound on E. Crawford Street in a 2012 Honda Accord, when he attempted to turn left onto S. Fourth Street and struck Tihomina Green, 40, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The incident occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. Thursday.Initially, Green was not taken to the hospital, but she later complained of hip pain and went to the hospital, Forrester said.The car sustained some front-end damage, but Herzog was able to drive it away.Herzog was cited for inattentive driving, Forrester said.

Local woman injured when struck by car in central Salina

Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 3, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.&nbsp;unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a locked storage unit in the 2100 block of E. North Street in rural Saline County. 

Once inside, the suspect(s) stole seven reels of No. 4 copper. The copper stolen was stored on green plastic reels.

Total loss and damage are estimated at $1,100.

If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit these crimes, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="http://www.pd.salina.org">www.pd.salina.org</a> and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1000 and you are not required to give your name.

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 </figure>CrimestoppersBetween Feb. 2 and Feb. 3, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.&nbsp;unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a locked storage unit in the 2100 block of E. North Street in rural Saline County. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole seven reels of No. 4 copper. The copper stolen was stored on green plastic reels.Total loss and damage are estimated at $1,100.If you have any information concerning who attempted to commit these crimes, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="http://www.pd.salina.org">www.pd.salina.org</a> and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1000 and you are not required to give your name.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about stolen copper

Warm above-normal temperatures will prevail across the region for Saturday through Monday. South winds will become stronger and gusty on both Saturday and Monday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceWarm above-normal temperatures will prevail across the region for Saturday through Monday. South winds will become stronger and gusty on both Saturday and Monday.