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●Assist in Planning, management, and overseeing of all elements of production.

●Develop, draft, and recommend improved production processes particularly focused on waste elimination.

●Follow product specifications and quality control measures.

●Assist in developing best practices to increase speed, repeatability, and efficiency of processes without compromising quality.

●Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures that effectively monitor products and guarantee desired results.

●Ensure all functions of production run smoothly and efficiently.

●Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.

●Perform analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.

●Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.

●Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.

●Assist in developing operating instructions and processes for production activities.

●Investigate problems, determine corrective actions, analyze root causes, and recommend resolutions.

●Assist in development, design, and supervision of production tooling projects.

●Assist in production goal planning, development, and execution.

●Ability to effectively lead production activities in multiple fast paced departments.

●Ability to read, interpret and train staff on production drawings.

●Ability to lead, guide, train, mentor, and coach supervisory personnel.

●Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules and regulations.

●Identify and correct unsafe operations and practices.

●Associates degree in Applied Science preferred.

●5+ years proven experience in production and engineering environment.

●Previous supervisory experience required.

●Possess a wide breadth of knowledge in mechanics and metal fabrication, welding, and machining in particular.

●Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

●Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.

●Ability to maintain positive relationships.

Full-time Regular benefits include:&nbsp;Progressive pay scale, Health Insurance w/ Dental, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Bonus and Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan and company supplied uniforms.

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 </figure><h2>Production Foreman</h2>Responsibilities●Assist in Planning, management, and overseeing of all elements of production.●Develop, draft, and recommend improved production processes particularly focused on waste elimination.●Follow product specifications and quality control measures.●Assist in developing best practices to increase speed, repeatability, and efficiency of processes without compromising quality.●Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures that effectively monitor products and guarantee desired results.●Ensure all functions of production run smoothly and efficiently.●Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production.●Perform analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.●Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.●Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.●Assist in developing operating instructions and processes for production activities.●Investigate problems, determine corrective actions, analyze root causes, and recommend resolutions.●Assist in development, design, and supervision of production tooling projects.●Assist in production goal planning, development, and execution.●Ability to effectively lead production activities in multiple fast paced departments.●Ability to read, interpret and train staff on production drawings.●Ability to lead, guide, train, mentor, and coach supervisory personnel.●Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules and regulations.●Identify and correct unsafe operations and practices.Job Requirements:●Associates degree in Applied Science preferred.●Familiarity with CAD software a plus.●Proficiency using Microsoft office.●5+ years proven experience in production and engineering environment.●Previous supervisory experience required.●Possess a wide breadth of knowledge in mechanics and metal fabrication, welding, and machining in particular.●Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.●Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.●Detail-oriented and efficient.●Ability to maintain positive relationships.Full-time Regular benefits include:&nbsp;Progressive pay scale, Health Insurance w/ Dental, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Bonus and Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan and company supplied uniforms.

Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples coming to Salina

Mike Brown is a former Johnson County commissioner, a failed primary candidate for GOP Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s job, and someone who has expressed sympathy for former President Trump’s lies regarding the 2020 election results. And as of last weekend, he is also the new chairperson of the Kansas Republican party. For those Republicans who want to forget election conspiracies and focus on their party’s substantive platform, this is probably frustrating.

It needs to be remembered that for many ordinary citizens across the country, the continued claims of voter fraud and rigged elections promoted by Trump make little sense. Recent polls show that election denialism has declined, and that only a third of those not already caught up in conspiracy theorizing say they find such paranoia understandable. In short, obsessing and nitpicking over close elections, especially in the wake of the attack on the Capitol in 2021 inspired by Trump’s loss, is increasing seen by many as pointless, dangerous, and strange.

Kansas Republicans, though, have a more complicated history with denialism. Long before Trump started ranting about how he was robbed—and started harassing GOP officials and his own vice-president to get them to support his lost cause—Kansas had Kris Kobach, who for years as Secretary of State focused less on his job than on prosecuting supposed illegal voters, leading to costly losses in court. Kansas Republicans, in short, have seen hysteria over election security overshadow their other responsibilities and priorities before.

Still, despite Kobach’s return to Topeka as Attorney General—after failing in races for governor and the U.S. Senate—many Kansas Republicans likely had reason to feel hopeful for the direction of the state party. Despite the closeness of his loss to Governor Kelly, Derek Schmidt left the stage without recriminations (and Kobach, securing his own very narrow win, said nothing about suing the governor). Schwab won re-election handily in the midst of national under-performance by Republicans, all while insisting the Kansas elections were secure and reliable. Perhaps they were shaking off the preoccupations of their former national leader?

Most rank and file Republicans in the state hopefully are. But some Kansas Republicans are unfortunately still obsessed with the idea, despite lacking any evidence, that nefarious actors are faking votes and corrupting election results. And now they have a state party chair on their side.

When running against Schwab in the Secretary of State GOP primary, Brown mocked his opponent for refusing to claim the same voter-hunting power Kobach had previously abused, insisted that all ballot drop-boxes should be banned, and implied that Schwab was at fault for not investigating outlandish, unsubstantiated claims about ballot-dumping and more. As party chair, he obviously won’t be involved in setting priorities for the Secretary of State, much less shaping voter legislation. Nonetheless, his narrow, 88-90 vote triumph among state party leaders is likely depressing to those Kansas Republicans hoping to move their party out of Trump’s shadow.

Of course, Trump may well be back at the top of the national GOP ticket come 2024, so perhaps the state Republican party is just getting ready to fall in line. But for Republicans who recognize how hopeless and dangerous adhering that paranoid line is—and they do exist!—Brown’s selection likely seems like as an unfortunate stop backwards, while others try to push ahead.

Russell Arben Fox teaches politics in Wichita.

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 </figure>By&nbsp;RUSSELL ARBEN FOXMike Brown is a former Johnson County commissioner, a failed primary candidate for GOP Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s job, and someone who has expressed sympathy for former President Trump’s lies regarding the 2020 election results. And as of last weekend, he is also the new chairperson of the Kansas Republican party. For those Republicans who want to forget election conspiracies and focus on their party’s substantive platform, this is probably frustrating.It needs to be remembered that for many ordinary citizens across the country, the continued claims of voter fraud and rigged elections promoted by Trump make little sense. Recent polls show that election denialism has declined, and that only a third of those not already caught up in conspiracy theorizing say they find such paranoia understandable. In short, obsessing and nitpicking over close elections, especially in the wake of the attack on the Capitol in 2021 inspired by Trump’s loss, is increasing seen by many as pointless, dangerous, and strange.Kansas Republicans, though, have a more complicated history with denialism. Long before Trump started ranting about how he was robbed—and started harassing GOP officials and his own vice-president to get them to support his lost cause—Kansas had Kris Kobach, who for years as Secretary of State focused less on his job than on prosecuting supposed illegal voters, leading to costly losses in court. Kansas Republicans, in short, have seen hysteria over election security overshadow their other responsibilities and priorities before.Still, despite Kobach’s return to Topeka as Attorney General—after failing in races for governor and the U.S. Senate—many Kansas Republicans likely had reason to feel hopeful for the direction of the state party. Despite the closeness of his loss to Governor Kelly, Derek Schmidt left the stage without recriminations (and Kobach, securing his own very narrow win, said nothing about suing the governor). Schwab won re-election handily in the midst of national under-performance by Republicans, all while insisting the Kansas elections were secure and reliable. Perhaps they were shaking off the preoccupations of their former national leader?Most rank and file Republicans in the state hopefully are. But some Kansas Republicans are unfortunately still obsessed with the idea, despite lacking any evidence, that nefarious actors are faking votes and corrupting election results. And now they have a state party chair on their side.When running against Schwab in the Secretary of State GOP primary, Brown mocked his opponent for refusing to claim the same voter-hunting power Kobach had previously abused, insisted that all ballot drop-boxes should be banned, and implied that Schwab was at fault for not investigating outlandish, unsubstantiated claims about ballot-dumping and more. As party chair, he obviously won’t be involved in setting priorities for the Secretary of State, much less shaping voter legislation. Nonetheless, his narrow, 88-90 vote triumph among state party leaders is likely depressing to those Kansas Republicans hoping to move their party out of Trump’s shadow.Of course, Trump may well be back at the top of the national GOP ticket come 2024, so perhaps the state Republican party is just getting ready to fall in line. But for Republicans who recognize how hopeless and dangerous adhering that paranoid line is—and they do exist!—Brown’s selection likely seems like as an unfortunate stop backwards, while others try to push ahead.Russell Arben Fox teaches politics in Wichita.

INSIGHT KANSAS: Two steps forward, one step back for Kansas Republicans

A warming trend is expected through the weekend and into next week.

 Dry and windy conditions on Saturday may lead to elevated fire concerns.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA warming trend is expected through the weekend and into next week. Dry and windy conditions on Saturday may lead to elevated fire concerns.

Cold today? Maybe this will help warm you up!

Ben Folds is bringing his What Matters Most Tour to Salina in August.

Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About the artist from the Stiefel Theatre

Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.

He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

Folds released his first book - a collection of interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions, continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is working on two new albums.

An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTBen Folds is bringing his What Matters Most Tour to Salina in August.Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.About the artist from the Stiefel TheatreFolds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.Folds released his first book - a collection of interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions, continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is working on two new albums.An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

Ben Folds scheduled to perform in Salina in August

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are investigating another daytime residential burglary.

A 28-year-old Salina woman told police that she had left for an appointment at approximately 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. When she returned to her home in the 800 block of W. Republic Avenue approximately an hour later, she discovered that the family cat was shut in the basement, which it hadn't been before, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The woman checked with her husband to see whether he had been home. He had not. When her husband got home, he discovered that his tan Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield 9mm gun, a metal lock box, and some ammunition were missing, Forrester said. Also missing was a box with miscellaneous coins.

Police are checking for surveillance video in the neighborhood.

Forrester noted that this was the third or fourth recent daytime residential burglary in the general area. He said people need to make sure they are keeping their property locked. 

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating another daytime residential burglary.A 28-year-old Salina woman told police that she had left for an appointment at approximately 4:45 p.m. Wednesday. When she returned to her home in the 800 block of W. Republic Avenue approximately an hour later, she discovered that the family cat was shut in the basement, which it hadn't been before, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The woman checked with her husband to see whether he had been home. He had not. When her husband got home, he discovered that his tan Smith &amp; Wesson M&amp;P Shield 9mm gun, a metal lock box, and some ammunition were missing, Forrester said. Also missing was a box with miscellaneous coins.Total loss was estimated at $460.Police are checking for surveillance video in the neighborhood.Forrester noted that this was the third or fourth recent daytime residential burglary in the general area. He said people need to make sure they are keeping their property locked.

Gun, ammo, coins stolen in another daytime burglary

Kansas Wesleyan’s Department of Music will begin its spring schedule of on-campus performances Sunday, when the university’s choral and jazz ensembles perform in Sams Chapel. 

The event gets underway at 2 p.m. and admission is free.

The Philharmonic Choir, conducted by Anne Gassmann, will perform Gloria from Mozart’s Mass in C Major, K. 317, the Sanctus from French composer Gabriel Faure’s Requiem,&nbsp;and a contemporary piece called The Honey Bee from The Bee and the Frog by David von Kampen.

The Wesleyan Chorale, also conducted by Gassmann, will perform Sing we and chant it by English Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, an arrangement of Louis Armstrong’s popular hit What a Wonderful World, and It’s You I Like, composed by Fred Rogers.

The KWU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Steve Lueth, will provide a selection of standard jazz repertoire pieces, including Hoagy Carmichael’s Georgia on My Mind, Summertime by George Gershwin, and Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima.

KWUKansas Wesleyan’s Department of Music will begin its spring schedule of on-campus performances Sunday, when the university’s choral and jazz ensembles perform in Sams Chapel. The event gets underway at 2 p.m. and admission is free.The Philharmonic Choir, conducted by Anne Gassmann, will perform Gloria from Mozart’s Mass in C Major, K. 317, the Sanctus from French composer Gabriel Faure’s Requiem,&nbsp;and a contemporary piece called The Honey Bee from The Bee and the Frog by David von Kampen.The Wesleyan Chorale, also conducted by Gassmann, will perform Sing we and chant it by English Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, an arrangement of Louis Armstrong’s popular hit What a Wonderful World, and It’s You I Like, composed by Fred Rogers.The KWU Jazz Ensemble, directed by Steve Lueth, will provide a selection of standard jazz repertoire pieces, including Hoagy Carmichael’s Georgia on My Mind, Summertime by George Gershwin, and Sing, Sing, Sing by Louis Prima.

KWU music to open spring schedule Sunday

OCCK, Inc. Transportation will have shortened hours on Monday in observance of Presidents Day.&nbsp;

On Monday, CityGo buses will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no peak routes running.&nbsp;

Regional paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia vehicles will run a reduced number of trips.

81 Connection and KanConnect will run normal schedules.

Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday.

OCCK TransportationOCCK, Inc. Transportation will have shortened hours on Monday in observance of Presidents Day.&nbsp;On Monday, CityGo buses will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no peak routes running.&nbsp;Regional paratransit, GoAbilene, and GoConcordia vehicles will run a reduced number of trips.81 Connection and KanConnect will run normal schedules.Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday.

OCCK Transportation announces Presidents Day schedule

Today is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2023. There are 318 days left in the year.

On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista.

In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's victory earned him the moniker "Unconditional Surrender Grant."

In 1918, Lithuania proclaimed its independence from the Russian Empire. (Lithuania, which was occupied by the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, then the Soviet Union again during World War II, renewed its independence in 1990).

In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt by English archaeologist Howard Carter.

In 1945, American troops landed on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II.

In 1960, the nuclear-powered radar picket submarine USS Triton departed New London, Connecticut, on the first submerged circumnavigation by a vessel.

In 1961, the United States launched the Explorer 9 satellite.

In 1996, eleven people were killed in a fiery collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a Maryland commuter train in Silver Spring, Maryland.

In 1998, a China Airlines Airbus A300 trying to land in fog near Taipei, Taiwan, crashed, killing all 196 people on board, plus seven on the ground.

In 2001, the United States and Britain staged air strikes against radar stations and air defense command centers in Iraq.

In 2009, in Stamford, Connecticut, a 200-pound chimpanzee named Travis went berserk, severely mauling its owner's friend, Charla Nash; Travis was shot dead by police.

In 2011, bookstore chain Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would close nearly a third of its stores. (Borders closed all of its remaining stores in September 2011.)

Ten years ago: Gunmen attacked a camp for a construction company in rural northern Nigeria, killing a guard and kidnapping seven workers from Lebanon, Britain, Greece and Italy; the kidnappers later claimed to have killed the hostages. Billy Hunter was ousted as executive director of the National Basketball Players Association by NBA players. Tony Sheridan, 72, a British singer who performed with the Beatles during their early years in Germany, died in Hamburg.

Five years ago: In an indictment, special counsel Robert Mueller accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election with a huge but hidden social media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Donald Trump. The FBI said it had received a tip in January that the suspect in the Parkland, Florida school shooting had a "desire to kill" and access to guns, but agents failed to investigate. Former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney officially launched his political comeback attempt, announcing that he was running for a Utah Senate seat. (Romney would be elected in November, handily defeating Democrat Jenny Wilson.)

One year ago: Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity, while the West warned that it saw no sign of a promised pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine's borders despite Kremlin declarations of a withdrawal. (Russia would invade Ukraine four days later.) The Catholic Church said baptisms performed by a priest who served in Arizona for 16 years are now presumed to be invalid because he used incorrect wording on a subtle but key component of the sacrament.

Today's birthdays: Jazz/pop singer-actor Peggy King is 93. Actor William Katt is 72. Actor LeVar Burton is 66. Actor-rapper Ice-T is 65. International Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe is 64. Rock musician Andy Taylor is 62. Rock musician Dave Lombardo (Slayer) is 58. Actor Sarah Clarke is 52. Olympic gold medal runner Cathy Freeman is 50. Actor Mahershala Ali is 49. Electronic dance music artist Bassnectar is 45. Rapper Lupe Fiasco is 41. Actor Chloe Wepper is 37. Pop-rock singer Ryan Follese (Hot Chelle Rae) is 36. Sen. John Ossoff, D-Ga., is 36. Rock musician Danielle Haim is 34. Actor Elizabeth Olsen is 34.

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 </figure>&nbsp;By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2023. There are 318 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba a month and a-half after the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista.On this date:In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's victory earned him the moniker "Unconditional Surrender Grant."In 1918, Lithuania proclaimed its independence from the Russian Empire. (Lithuania, which was occupied by the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, then the Soviet Union again during World War II, renewed its independence in 1990).In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt by English archaeologist Howard Carter.In 1945, American troops landed on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines during World War II.In 1960, the nuclear-powered radar picket submarine USS Triton departed New London, Connecticut, on the first submerged circumnavigation by a vessel.In 1961, the United States launched the Explorer 9 satellite.In 1996, eleven people were killed in a fiery collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a Maryland commuter train in Silver Spring, Maryland.In 1998, a China Airlines Airbus A300 trying to land in fog near Taipei, Taiwan, crashed, killing all 196 people on board, plus seven on the ground.In 2001, the United States and Britain staged air strikes against radar stations and air defense command centers in Iraq.In 2009, in Stamford, Connecticut, a 200-pound chimpanzee named Travis went berserk, severely mauling its owner's friend, Charla Nash; Travis was shot dead by police.In 2011, bookstore chain Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would close nearly a third of its stores. (Borders closed all of its remaining stores in September 2011.)Ten years ago: Gunmen attacked a camp for a construction company in rural northern Nigeria, killing a guard and kidnapping seven workers from Lebanon, Britain, Greece and Italy; the kidnappers later claimed to have killed the hostages. Billy Hunter was ousted as executive director of the National Basketball Players Association by NBA players. Tony Sheridan, 72, a British singer who performed with the Beatles during their early years in Germany, died in Hamburg.Five years ago: In an indictment, special counsel Robert Mueller accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 U.S. presidential election with a huge but hidden social media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Donald Trump. The FBI said it had received a tip in January that the suspect in the Parkland, Florida school shooting had a "desire to kill" and access to guns, but agents failed to investigate. Former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney officially launched his political comeback attempt, announcing that he was running for a Utah Senate seat. (Romney would be elected in November, handily defeating Democrat Jenny Wilson.)One year ago: Ukrainians defied pressure from Moscow with a national show of flag-waving unity, while the West warned that it saw no sign of a promised pullback of Russian troops from Ukraine's borders despite Kremlin declarations of a withdrawal. (Russia would invade Ukraine four days later.) The Catholic Church said baptisms performed by a priest who served in Arizona for 16 years are now presumed to be invalid because he used incorrect wording on a subtle but key component of the sacrament.Today's birthdays: Jazz/pop singer-actor Peggy King is 93. Actor William Katt is 72. Actor LeVar Burton is 66. Actor-rapper Ice-T is 65. International Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe is 64. Rock musician Andy Taylor is 62. Rock musician Dave Lombardo (Slayer) is 58. Actor Sarah Clarke is 52. Olympic gold medal runner Cathy Freeman is 50. Actor Mahershala Ali is 49. Electronic dance music artist Bassnectar is 45. Rapper Lupe Fiasco is 41. Actor Chloe Wepper is 37. Pop-rock singer Ryan Follese (Hot Chelle Rae) is 36. Sen. John Ossoff, D-Ga., is 36. Rock musician Danielle Haim is 34. Actor Elizabeth Olsen is 34.

Today in History - Feb. 16

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

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

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

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 </figure>Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas, is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email <a href="http://jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

Sacred Heart Scholars Bowl team wins 2A title for second year

Below are reported closings and delays due to the winter storm roaring through Kansas. We will update the list when additional information is available.

Beloit -&nbsp;St. John's Catholic School, closed

Central Plains&nbsp;USD 112, closed

Concordia&nbsp;USD 333, closed. All scheduled activities canceled

Glasco/Miltonvale&nbsp;USD 334,&nbsp; closed

Kansas State University, Manhattan and Salina campuses, no classes. Only essential personnel should report.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Below are reported closings and delays due to the winter storm roaring through Kansas. We will update the list when additional information is available.<h2>THURSDAY</h2>Beloit -&nbsp;St. John's Catholic School, closedCentral Plains&nbsp;USD 112, closedConcordia&nbsp;USD 333, closed. All scheduled activities canceledEllsworth Senior Center, closedEllsworth&nbsp;USD 327, closedGlasco/Miltonvale&nbsp;USD 334,&nbsp; closedKansas State University, Manhattan and Salina campuses, no classes. Only essential personnel should report.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lincoln&nbsp;USD 298, closedRural Vista USD 481, closedSylvan - Lucas USD 299, closedWaconda USD 272, closed

Weather-related closings, delays

By NATE KING Salina Post

Calling all car fanatics and enthusiasts — Dennis Gage, TV host of "My Classic Car," will be in Salina Feb. 25 at The Garage.&nbsp; His special visit is no coincidence. Gage will be in Salina to celebrate The Garage's first anniversary at the upcoming <a href="https://seama.org/buckled-in-blue-event">Buckled in Blue </a>event.

During the celebration, one lucky winner will go home with a 1966 Ford Thunderbird.

Matthew Miller-Wells, director of education at <a href="https://seama.org/">The Garage</a>, 134 S. Fourth St., said the 1966 Ford Thunderbird was donated by the Lynn Brown&nbsp;estate in 2016.&nbsp;

"The car has been sitting around and we never really knew quite what exactly to do with it. There wasn't an exhibit in mind and no one really wanted it as a company car," Miller-Wells said. "So we said this is a great opportunity to let patrons experience what was known as America's ultimate luxury automobile."

Miller-Wells told Salina Post that the 1966 Ford Thunderbird is&nbsp;set up like a fighter jet. When the driver sits inside, the steering column swings out of the way. The gauges on the dash even look like aviation gauges.

"There are lights and switches that look like you're sitting in a cockpit. You know, yoke controls and all of your buttons," Miller-Wells said. "I've had the opportunity to drive the car around a little bit since Sankeys Automotive here in town helped us kind of resuscitate it, look it over to make sure it's safe for driving. And it is perhaps the nicest road boat I have ever had the pleasure of driving."

$100 – one event ticket Includes admission, one raffle ticket, Hickory Hut BBQ, unlimited Budweiser, Bud Light, or root beer, commemorative mug, meet and greet with Dennis Gage

$400 – four event tickets Includes sponsor logo on event agenda and social media

$1,000 –&nbsp;10 event tickets Includes sponsor logo on signage at the museum, event agenda and social media.

Michelle Peck, executive director for The Garage, said that in its first year, The Garage has seen nearly 25,000 guests. "What is really fantastic about that number is our records also indicate that a third of our guests are from outside of Salina. This automotive attraction is bringing people to our community to relive the past and drive the future," Peck said.&nbsp;

Gage grew up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. He started tinkering with cars early on. He also played guitar and trumpet in a variety of rock, folk, and school bands. He went to North Central College in Naperville, Ill., where he majored in both chemistry and physics. His undergraduate research in quantum physics received an American Chemical Society award. He continued his automotive interest and, through the course of his college years, owned a number of muscle and sports cars. He also kept up his music, playing in local coffee houses. Gage accepted a position as a product development scientist at The Procter Gamble Company in Cincinnati. There he either worked on, or created, most of PGs food products in the store including Pringles, with which he bears a striking resemblance to the handlebar mustachioed character on the can. Gage holds a number of patents on PG products. Once again having some disposable income, Gage got back to playing with classic cars.

By NATE KING Salina PostCalling all car fanatics and enthusiasts — Dennis Gage, TV host of "My Classic Car," will be in Salina Feb. 25 at The Garage.&nbsp; His special visit is no coincidence. Gage will be in Salina to celebrate The Garage's first anniversary at the upcoming <a href="https://seama.org/buckled-in-blue-event">Buckled in Blue </a>event.During the celebration, one lucky winner will go home with a 1966 Ford Thunderbird.Matthew Miller-Wells, director of education at <a href="https://seama.org/">The Garage</a>, 134 S. Fourth St., said the 1966 Ford Thunderbird was donated by the Lynn Brown&nbsp;estate in 2016.&nbsp;"The car has been sitting around and we never really knew quite what exactly to do with it. There wasn't an exhibit in mind and no one really wanted it as a company car," Miller-Wells said. "So we said this is a great opportunity to let patrons experience what was known as America's ultimate luxury automobile."Miller-Wells told Salina Post that the 1966 Ford Thunderbird is&nbsp;set up like a fighter jet. When the driver sits inside, the steering column swings out of the way. The gauges on the dash even look like aviation gauges."There are lights and switches that look like you're sitting in a cockpit. You know, yoke controls and all of your buttons," Miller-Wells said. "I've had the opportunity to drive the car around a little bit since Sankeys Automotive here in town helped us kind of resuscitate it, look it over to make sure it's safe for driving. And it is perhaps the nicest road boat I have ever had the pleasure of driving."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676302881661.jpeg" alt="Buckled in Blue event flyer. Photos courtesy, The Garage Automotive Museum&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Buckled in Blue event flyer. Photos courtesy, The Garage Automotive Museum&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Ticket package information</h2>$100 – one event ticket Includes admission, one raffle ticket, Hickory Hut BBQ, unlimited Budweiser, Bud Light, or root beer, commemorative mug, meet and greet with Dennis Gage$400 – four event tickets Includes sponsor logo on event agenda and social media$1,000 –&nbsp;10 event tickets Includes sponsor logo on signage at the museum, event agenda and social media.Michelle Peck, executive director for The Garage, said that in its first year, The Garage has seen nearly 25,000 guests. "What is really fantastic about that number is our records also indicate that a third of our guests are from outside of Salina. This automotive attraction is bringing people to our community to relive the past and drive the future," Peck said.&nbsp;<h2>More about Dennis Gage from The Garage</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676303909538.jpeg" alt="Dennis Gage" />
 <figcaption>Dennis Gage</figcaption>
 </figure>Gage grew up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. He started tinkering with cars early on. He also played guitar and trumpet in a variety of rock, folk, and school bands. He went to North Central College in Naperville, Ill., where he majored in both chemistry and physics. His undergraduate research in quantum physics received an American Chemical Society award. He continued his automotive interest and, through the course of his college years, owned a number of muscle and sports cars. He also kept up his music, playing in local coffee houses. Gage accepted a position as a product development scientist at The Procter Gamble Company in Cincinnati. There he either worked on, or created, most of PGs food products in the store including Pringles, with which he bears a striking resemblance to the handlebar mustachioed character on the can. Gage holds a number of patents on PG products. Once again having some disposable income, Gage got back to playing with classic cars.

Dennis Gage, TV Host of 'My Classic Car' to visit Salina Feb. 25

Sustained northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. This will result in blowing and drifting snow as well as reduced visibility.

Additionally, wind chills below zero are expected across north-central and portions of south-central Kansas Thursday morning. Be sure to wear layers if you head outdoors.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cfed035a-36d2-4008-bc0a-c0b2be375a21">CDC: Prevent hypothermia, frostbite this winter</a>

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceSustained northerly winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. This will result in blowing and drifting snow as well as reduced visibility.<figure>
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 </figure>Additionally, wind chills below zero are expected across north-central and portions of south-central Kansas Thursday morning. Be sure to wear layers if you head outdoors.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/cfed035a-36d2-4008-bc0a-c0b2be375a21">CDC: Prevent hypothermia, frostbite this winter</a>

NWS: Blustery overnight; wind chills below zero

SALINE COUNTY—A Salina woman died in an accident just after 1 a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Toyota Tundra driven by&nbsp; Abygail E Aaron, 20, Wichita, was southbound on Interstate 135 just south of Water Well Road.

The pickup crossed the center median and struck a 2016 Ford F150 driven by Jose M.&nbsp;Rodriguez, 41, Salina, on the shoulder of the northbound lanes.

EMS transported Rodriguez and a passenger in the Ford identified as Daisha J. Endsley, 26, Salina, to Salina Regional Health Center where Endsley was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; EMS also transported&nbsp;Aaron to Wesley Medical Center.

All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred overnight south of Salina.

The highway is now open to all northbound traffic on Interstate 135&nbsp; according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

SALINE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred overnight south of Salina.

All northbound traffic on Interstate 135 will exit off the interstate at the Mentor Road-Smolan Road milepost 86 ramp in Saline county, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

SALINE COUNTY—A Salina woman died in an accident just after 1 a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Toyota Tundra driven by&nbsp; Abygail E Aaron, 20, Wichita, was southbound on Interstate 135 just south of Water Well Road.The pickup crossed the center median and struck a 2016 Ford F150 driven by Jose M.&nbsp;Rodriguez, 41, Salina, on the shoulder of the northbound lanes.EMS transported Rodriguez and a passenger in the Ford identified as Daisha J. Endsley, 26, Salina, to Salina Regional Health Center where Endsley was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; EMS also transported&nbsp;Aaron to Wesley Medical Center.All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.------------SALINE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred overnight south of Salina.The highway is now open to all northbound traffic on Interstate 135&nbsp; according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.------SALINE COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred overnight south of Salina.All northbound traffic on Interstate 135 will exit off the interstate at the Mentor Road-Smolan Road milepost 86 ramp in Saline county, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

KHP ID's Salina woman who died after 2-vehicle crash on I-135 

A local teen wanted on active warrants was arrested Wednesday morning after leading police on a foot chase in central Salina.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer observed Gage Inscho, 19, of Salina, in the 800 block of W. Crawford Street and knew that he had active warrants. The officer gave Inscho verbal commands to stop, but Inscho ran around a building at 812 W. Crawford. Inscho was apprehended at 822 W. Crawford.

Forrester said Inscho was arrested on a warrant from Saline County District Court for failure to appear, a Salina Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, and a requested charge of felony obstruction.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local teen wanted on active warrants was arrested Wednesday morning after leading police on a foot chase in central Salina.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676470760423.jpeg" alt="Gage Inscho. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Gage Inscho. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer observed Gage Inscho, 19, of Salina, in the 800 block of W. Crawford Street and knew that he had active warrants. The officer gave Inscho verbal commands to stop, but Inscho ran around a building at 812 W. Crawford. Inscho was apprehended at 822 W. Crawford.Forrester said Inscho was arrested on a warrant from Saline County District Court for failure to appear, a Salina Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, and a requested charge of felony obstruction.

Salina teen with active warrants arrested after footchase Wednesday

With weather forecasts expecting snow tonight and throughout the morning tomorrow, the City of Salina will be pre-treating all roadways, bridge decks and other elevated surfaces with rock salt to help prevent icing at the onset of the event.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eab003cc-3867-4c5d-802f-610cd83b80e0">Winter storm warnings, weather advisories kick in today for our area</a>

Staff is also making preparations to have salt trucks and plows ready, for deployment when the need arises.

The public is asked to allow ample space when approaching salt trucks from behind, as the equipment will be distributing salt to the roadway. Driving too closely to equipment could also present additional challenges and safety concerns for operators and other motorists.

For additional information on the storm or snow removal operations, please visit the city’s website at <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/">http://www.salina-ks.gov/</a>, the city’s Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/</a> or call the General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

City of SalinaWith weather forecasts expecting snow tonight and throughout the morning tomorrow, the City of Salina will be pre-treating all roadways, bridge decks and other elevated surfaces with rock salt to help prevent icing at the onset of the event.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eab003cc-3867-4c5d-802f-610cd83b80e0">Winter storm warnings, weather advisories kick in today for our area</a>Staff is also making preparations to have salt trucks and plows ready, for deployment when the need arises.The public is asked to allow ample space when approaching salt trucks from behind, as the equipment will be distributing salt to the roadway. Driving too closely to equipment could also present additional challenges and safety concerns for operators and other motorists.For additional information on the storm or snow removal operations, please visit the city’s website at <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/">http://www.salina-ks.gov/</a>, the city’s Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/</a> or call the General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

City of Salina to pre-treat roadways, preparing for winter storm

A local woman was injured in a single-vehicle wreck early Tuesday afternoon in central Salina.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Angela Gonzalez, 44, of Salina, was westbound in the 300 block of Center Street in a 2014 Toyota Camry when she veered to the left, then overcorrected, went up over the right curb, and struck an Evergy utility pole.

The wreck occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Gonzalez suffered minor injuries and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, Forrester said.

The Camry sustained extensive front-end damage and was towed from the scene.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local woman was injured in a single-vehicle wreck early Tuesday afternoon in central Salina.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Angela Gonzalez, 44, of Salina, was westbound in the 300 block of Center Street in a 2014 Toyota Camry when she veered to the left, then overcorrected, went up over the right curb, and struck an Evergy utility pole.The wreck occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.Gonzalez suffered minor injuries and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, Forrester said.The Camry sustained extensive front-end damage and was towed from the scene.

Single-vehicle wreck in central Salina injures local woman

Metals 2 will be added to the list of 2023 summer school high school classes after the Salina USD 305 Board of Education approved the class at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

“We remain committed to increasing opportunities for our students,” explained Linn Exline, superintendent. “We strive to meet our students’ needs while also helping meet the needs of local business and industry and ultimately, support transforming Salina.”

Welding teaching facilities are only available at Central High School (CHS), though the classes are open to both South and Central high students. And with a growing demand, Central’s welding site has not been able to meet the demand. Sixty-six student names have been placed on a wait list for Metals 2.

Seven years ago, the North Central Kansas Technical Task Force projected that welding careers would grow 9 percent by 2026, but growth has already exceeded that projection. Cole Dow teaches the metals classes at CHS and enrollment in his classes increased from a combined count last year of 170 to 390 students for this school year.

Dow, named the USD 305 2021 Secondary Horizon Award Teacher, has created a dynamic learning environment where students are not afraid to take risks. Matt Brungardt, CHS principal, added, “Cole is preparing his students to enter the welding industry after high school.”

This new summer school class will combine classroom and lab sessions. Students who complete the class will have the option to earn concurrent college credit through Salina Area Technical College (SATC). The SATC tuition cost will be covered by the State of Kansas through Senate Bill 155 funding.

With the welding addition to summer school, Salina Public Schools continue a strong tradition of providing great opportunities for students. For more information, interested students should check with their high school counseling office.

Salina USD 305Metals 2 will be added to the list of 2023 summer school high school classes after the Salina USD 305 Board of Education approved the class at its regular meeting on Tuesday.“We remain committed to increasing opportunities for our students,” explained Linn Exline, superintendent. “We strive to meet our students’ needs while also helping meet the needs of local business and industry and ultimately, support transforming Salina.”Welding teaching facilities are only available at Central High School (CHS), though the classes are open to both South and Central high students. And with a growing demand, Central’s welding site has not been able to meet the demand. Sixty-six student names have been placed on a wait list for Metals 2.Seven years ago, the North Central Kansas Technical Task Force projected that welding careers would grow 9 percent by 2026, but growth has already exceeded that projection. Cole Dow teaches the metals classes at CHS and enrollment in his classes increased from a combined count last year of 170 to 390 students for this school year.Dow, named the USD 305 2021 Secondary Horizon Award Teacher, has created a dynamic learning environment where students are not afraid to take risks. Matt Brungardt, CHS principal, added, “Cole is preparing his students to enter the welding industry after high school.”This new summer school class will combine classroom and lab sessions. Students who complete the class will have the option to earn concurrent college credit through Salina Area Technical College (SATC). The SATC tuition cost will be covered by the State of Kansas through Senate Bill 155 funding.With the welding addition to summer school, Salina Public Schools continue a strong tradition of providing great opportunities for students. For more information, interested students should check with their high school counseling office.

USD 305 adds popular Metals 2 class to 2023 summer school offerings

By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher Calving season started on our farm last week with the arrival of three babies. For roughly two months our cows and their newborn babies will be the center of all our attention. This season has become one of my favorite parts of the farm year. Even though I grew up on a dairy farm, calves arriving in this small window was new to me as our dairy calving was staggered throughout the year. Calving is a time of long hours, spontaneous burst of intensity and nights filled with worry. But it is also filled with stretches of quiet serenity, the wonder of new life and a rhythm of routine that fills me with peace and gratitude. The births are unpredictable — a little bit like knowing you are going to have a house guest but not knowing when they will arrive. We are nervous the calves will show up in the middle of the night or when you are away from home, but we can’t spend all of our time watching and waiting. &nbsp;Day or night, the births often happen without issue and a cow with good maternal instinct will have the young one clean, feeding and walking around the pasture within 24 hours. Occasionally things don’t go as planned and we have to step-in and help things along. This is most likely to happen for those giving birth for the first time or on very cold nights. When we help by pulling a calf, warming them inside or occasionally feeding them colostrum, there is a lot of worry and hope that the calf will make it. Knowing that the natural course of calving means some won’t survive doesn’t ever make it easier to lose one. Like a doctor making rounds, farmers ride through their pastures multiples times a day during calving season. We are on the lookout for dark patches in the grass that might be a calf, cows with twitchy tails or away from the herd, which are both signs they are close to delivery. This exercise of checking the herd doubles as the practice of mindfulness, the therapeutic technique of focusing on the present to relieve stress, because all of our energy is spent paying attention to the things happening in the moment. The views during this season are unforgettable, too. I have always thought Kansas is at its height of beauty on warm February days when the sun is shining and cows are grazing on wheat that has greened up.&nbsp; Evening checks are always my favorite. The “how was your day,” conversation on the drive to the field fades away as we start the check and need to focus on the task at hand. As the days have started to get a little longer, the fading sun creates a picturesque world framed by the most beautiful colors the sky can paint. A feeling of peace and wonder settles in during these marvelous moments. Every day the work is the same: look for new calves to tag, check on cows who are getting close to delivery, check the water and roll out a feed bale if needed. These are simple steps of a routine that never feel that way; each day is challenging and gratifying in its own ways. The weeks of calving season are filled with hard work, lots of stress and little sleep. They also generate enough beauty and contentment to fuel my soul for the coming year. If you don’t have calves of your own, when you next pass a field of cows grazing stop to enjoy a moment of beauty and remember the farmers who keep watch at all hours’ day and night.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575406519723.jpeg" alt="Jackie Mundt. Photo courtesy KFB" />
 <figcaption>Jackie Mundt. Photo courtesy KFB</figcaption>
 </figure>By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher Calving season started on our farm last week with the arrival of three babies. For roughly two months our cows and their newborn babies will be the center of all our attention. This season has become one of my favorite parts of the farm year. Even though I grew up on a dairy farm, calves arriving in this small window was new to me as our dairy calving was staggered throughout the year. Calving is a time of long hours, spontaneous burst of intensity and nights filled with worry. But it is also filled with stretches of quiet serenity, the wonder of new life and a rhythm of routine that fills me with peace and gratitude. The births are unpredictable — a little bit like knowing you are going to have a house guest but not knowing when they will arrive. We are nervous the calves will show up in the middle of the night or when you are away from home, but we can’t spend all of our time watching and waiting. &nbsp;Day or night, the births often happen without issue and a cow with good maternal instinct will have the young one clean, feeding and walking around the pasture within 24 hours. Occasionally things don’t go as planned and we have to step-in and help things along. This is most likely to happen for those giving birth for the first time or on very cold nights. When we help by pulling a calf, warming them inside or occasionally feeding them colostrum, there is a lot of worry and hope that the calf will make it. Knowing that the natural course of calving means some won’t survive doesn’t ever make it easier to lose one. Like a doctor making rounds, farmers ride through their pastures multiples times a day during calving season. We are on the lookout for dark patches in the grass that might be a calf, cows with twitchy tails or away from the herd, which are both signs they are close to delivery. This exercise of checking the herd doubles as the practice of mindfulness, the therapeutic technique of focusing on the present to relieve stress, because all of our energy is spent paying attention to the things happening in the moment. The views during this season are unforgettable, too. I have always thought Kansas is at its height of beauty on warm February days when the sun is shining and cows are grazing on wheat that has greened up.&nbsp; Evening checks are always my favorite. The “how was your day,” conversation on the drive to the field fades away as we start the check and need to focus on the task at hand. As the days have started to get a little longer, the fading sun creates a picturesque world framed by the most beautiful colors the sky can paint. A feeling of peace and wonder settles in during these marvelous moments. Every day the work is the same: look for new calves to tag, check on cows who are getting close to delivery, check the water and roll out a feed bale if needed. These are simple steps of a routine that never feel that way; each day is challenging and gratifying in its own ways. The weeks of calving season are filled with hard work, lots of stress and little sleep. They also generate enough beauty and contentment to fuel my soul for the coming year. If you don’t have calves of your own, when you next pass a field of cows grazing stop to enjoy a moment of beauty and remember the farmers who keep watch at all hours’ day and night. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service. Copyright © 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: The rhythm of calving

Salina South High School has announced the names of students who met the qualifications for the 22-23 Fall Honor Roll.

The following students have achieved a 3.00 or above Grade Point Average (GPA) with no posted “F” grades for the 22-23 fall semester.

SENIORS, CLASS OF 2023 Garrett C. Aills, Sydney A. Anderes, Emily C. Anderson, Vanessa M. Arceo, Peyton C. Augustine, Maritza Avila Castro, Merissa E. Bailey Rios, Brooklyne M. Baird, Paige E. Baird, Emory Z. Barth, Lily G. Bartley, Faith L. Bates, Susie R. Beachy, Olivia G. Beckman, Emily A. Bergmann, Micah E. Bixby, Hannah L. Boyer, Baylee J. Brin, Que'Raun E. Brooks, Abbey K. Carra, Julissa Castellanos-Zacarias, Ryan S. Clark, Seth A. Clemmer, Rylie A. Cooper, Addison E. Copeland, Lucio F. Cordova, Irene O. Cortez Lopez, Samantha Cox, Karen N. Cuevas, Tess L. Daily, Roman E. Dalme, Rylee K. Davis, Evan A. Dickson, Cecilia N. Dinh, Jake G. Disney, Eva E. Elder, Yadira M. Escobedo, Alexander Figueroa-Castro, Jackelyn G. Fischer, Janie R. Fletcher, Brianna N. Fortune, Jorge A. Franco, Dayanara Franco Ramos, Addison L. Freeman, William J. Fulkerson, Kallie R. Fulton, Rylie D. Gebhardt, Adele A. Gerry, Avah M. Glavin, Jonathan Goldwire Jr., Francisco D. Guardado, Damaris Gutierrez-Castro, Dillon L. Halton, Lauren R. Harris, Dylan C. Hayes, Carter R. Hensley, Elena F. Herbel, Kaden G. Herbel, Ashli J. Herrera, Emma J. Hilbert, Dayton M. Hudson, Alyssa M. Hull, JoLee M. Hurren, Mia C. Ibarra, Verenise Jaquez, Chloe M. Jeffries, Abraham Jimenez, Vannetta D. Johnson, Andrew F. Kaiser, Kaitlyn N. Kieborz, Reese T. Kimmi, Amaya F. Langen, Kady J. Latham, Sydney F. Lobato, Jayson R. Lucero, Olivia G. Mancino-Hinde, Alexandra Martin-Escobedo, Isaac J. Martinez, Lydea F. Masaniai, Aliya T. Masse, Mallory McKenna, Emma L. McNelly, Macy G. McNelly, Ellie E. Mencanin, Ezequiel E. Mendez Machado, Alondra L. Mendiola, Kreighton G. Modrow, Leah N. Modrow, Jhaque P. Montgomery, Zoe Moreland, Alexander Mueller, Giselle Nash, Emily A. Nguyen, Katelyn R. Nielsen, Taegen S. Norris, Vincent Nouanlasy, Gabriel J. Nunez, Averi J. O'Connor, Makenzie G. Packard, Montanna A. Packett, Austin Z. Park, Faith Ethanie W. Pasngadan, Baylee E. Pembleton, Alyse B. Perkins, Tanner G. Peterson, Kailenna S. Pheuisomphou, Danee A. Phillips, Payton M. Phillips, Adam M. Phommachanh, Morgan R. Pickering, Adrie L. Powell, Katen M. Putman, Daniela V. Ramirez Ruiz, Regina L. Reed, Mahin Rehman, Devin M. Reidelberger, Marlee L. Reimold, Ayianna L. Revels, Araceli J. Rivas, Seth M. Robben, Connor R. Robbins, Conner C. Roberts, Kevin Y. Salazar Sanchez, Bayli M. Saldibar-Lorenson, Aidan A. Sankey, Dalton L. Sawyers, Andrew A. Schrage, Lauren A. Scoville, Porter N. Scoville, Samantha M. Seybold, Jaserin R. Sheridan, Luke W. Simpson, Aubrey B. Siruta-Powell, Haden M. Smith, Malina M. Szyndlar, Analisse Y. Telles, Noah W. Temple, Chantal A. Torres, Jaden J. Trembley, Amelia L. Tripp, Samuel E. Urbina Urbina, Jan M. Valle Zapata, Hailey M. Valleroy, Abigail Valles, Denalyn Vasquez, Cooper D. Vorarath, Jesse C. Vorarath, Brookelyn J. Webb, Riley A. Weber, Shayden L. Weikle, Jack Robert M. West, Kyren R. Whitaker, Patience G. Wiegand, Liberty M. Wilcox, Faith A. Workman, Madison M. Yost. JUNIORS, CLASS OF 2024 David R. Adams, Angelica Alvarado, Ian U. Andalon Silva, Ethan J. Anderson, Lillian P. Ardis, Ashlynn R. Armstrong, Micah R. Bailey, Katie L. Beaman, Tristan S. Bernhardt, Tyson Bounyareth, Lane B. Brucker, Kaden C. Budke, Raven Caesar, Dillon J. Chartier, Sippakorn Chimkho, Emma M. Cole, Calyn R. Conner, Elijah J. Crabbs, Carson W. Crow, Alexa A. Cruz Rivera, Alex W. Davidson, Kara J. Davis, Khamarion T. Davis, Raela A. Davis, Emma L. Derting, Dawson T. Dooley, Kacee E. Doonan, Rian E. Dye, Drew J. Emerson, Ariel I. Escalante, Allyson F. Exline, Brayden M. Fencl, Josten L. Fischer, Seth P. Flores, Isabel R. Fulkerson, Nardaicela Garcia, Mason X. Gardner, Dominique P. Girard, Megan E. Graff, Isabelle J. Greenemeyer, Destiny Hamilton, Tianna L. Harle, Ethan C. Harris, Paul D. Hawksworth IV, Gabrielle M. Hendricks, Hanna R. Householter, Brady M. Howard, Hannah M. Hutton, Brandy Huynh, Emily M. Jaramillo, Jozlyn S. Jones, Leah B. Kelly, Kamryn R. Kelsey, Tierstyn K. Kershner, Easton R. Kimmi, Dara M. Kinion, Maliyah M. Koster, Danison R. Lagroon, Ava G. Lemaster, Jessica A. Leyva, Dillen P. Lidgett, Annabell R. Lovett, Kalex J. Lundgrin, Soren A. Mannebach, Isaac A. Mares, Kayla E. Masse, Lola O. McBride, Claire R. McCullough, Trevor W. McMurray-Dusseau, Cade A. Miles, Alexandria J. Needham, Zoe G. Needham, Emily S. Newman, Lillian A. Patchett, Genessis I. Perez-Sorto, Jonasin R. Peryer, Campbell K. Peterson, Alyah F. Piepho, Carson T. Power, Quevon Purucker, Layson M. Sajdak, Miralina L. Samreth, Mya A. Schafer, Maycie E. Scheele, Mathew J. Schutz, Harley J. Sierminski, Alison G. Sinnett, Emily M. Streeter, Mercedes K. Tarver, Alena L. Tran-Nguyen, Lauren M. Veit, Lexi D. Walker, Alexia L. Walsh, Kieragan Y. Warhurst, Kenleigh R. Weiss, Kinsley N. Windhorst, Landon A. Woellhof, Lantis E. Wolfe, Maddox S. Xaysongkham. SOPHOMORES, CLASS OF 2025 Villads M. Albrechtsen, Mckenzie Alvord, Kelly A. Amaro, Aidan F. Anderes, Camden J. Augustine, Jocelyn M. Bailey, Owen Bailey, Isabella F. Bastin, Bryson P. Bettles, Jaci C. Blaha, Boston A. Blair, Kayetlynn E. Blair, Allie M. Bray, Natalie G. Brenneman, Lacy J. Brewer, Jotis Brown, Ayden Brunsting, Minh Anh Bui, Sofia D. Burns, Annabelle L. Burr, Nalyna Butsanoy, Alex A. Cabungcal, Ashley Cardona-Rodriguez, Baylee D. Castro, Marianna Castro-Arceo, Tamia Cheeks, Julia A. Clair, Jaycee B. Cook, Dave Joseph P. Cooper, Ava J. Cyre, Abraham De La Torre, Linsey A. De Leon Montanez, David B. Draper, Alejandro J. Duran, Madison D. Durr, Bianca R. Escalante, Andrea Escobedo, Tiara A. Fair, Bryan I. Fajardo Mares, Erik Franco, Addison Frederking, Isabella Freidhof, Leah M. Galvan, Hannah J. Gardner, Brodie C. Garnett, Kaitlyn M. Geist, Destiny Gonzalez-Keophaymany, Henslie G. Gunelson, Garrett A. Hamel, Jocelyn A. Hamilton, Tylor C. Hammon, Andrew R. Harris, Mylee A. Hayes, Chloe J. Helsel, Haley A. Hemberger, Cali L. Hensley, Taelin J. Herbel, Diego A. Hernandez, Carson D. Heusman, Bethany P. Hicklin, Bryan Hinojosa, Brooklin M. Hughes, Jace K. Humphrey, Sean J. Iselin, Colton R. Jackson, Morgan L. Janousek, Zachary P. Johnson, Bret M. Jones, Connor R. Kitchen, Rylee D. Lambeth, Mackenzie J. Langer, Sydni K. Leonard, Elizabeth Y. Lovett, Mae V. Lumley, Jesus Mariscal-Valencia, Anahi Martinez, Josiah J. Martinez, Kyler G. Masse, Zachary D. McMurray-Dusseau, Aaliyah M. Meeks, Noah B. Mincks, Talia C. Montgomery, Nash R. Murdock, Dylan E. Norris, Jonathan Nouanlasy, Jennifer N. Nowak, Brady C. Oliver, Sophia M. Osborn, Guadalupe V. Palacios, Berklie R. Parson, Xiomara A. Perez-Sorto, Jackson M. Perry, Isabella G. Price, Carter L. Purcell, Landon W. Putman, Lawson A. Rassette, Myah C. Roudybush, Daren Savath, Kaden M. Schroller, Hannah M. Schutz, Evie R. Sellers, Ava L. Sidebottom, Natalia Silvestre, Grady J. Smith, Kaisen R. Snow, Lakin L. Soden, Shiloh A. Summers, Sarah R. Thongphetmanichanh, Hao T. Tran, Jacob M. Tran, Phuong N. Tran, Royce C. Tripp, Mark W. Trow, Emily Truong, Danny Tso, Michael B. Turner, Carson B. Umscheid, Yarleen Z. Valle Zapata, Callie Vargas, Andres D. Vasquez, Kaidan R. Wachs, Kamryn L. Watts, Brooklyn M. Weaver, Cheyenne R. Webb, Carson D. Wellbrock, Cooper L. Wellbrock, Callie J. Werth, Mia J. White, Emma G. Wille, Grant D. Williams, Lyllie M. Woodin, Sadie J. Xaysongkham, Shane M. Yek, Macy C. Yost. FRESHMEN, CLASS OF 2026 Brooklyn L. Adams, Nicolis Adams, Katie M. Allen, Gunnar S. Anderson, Joshua H. Andrewson, Jose C. Aranda, Alina Arceo, Jorge J. Arceo, Gabriel W. Autry, Ella G. Baird, Elle E. Barth, Abbygale A. Binger, Trent J. Blackwell, Rita R. Boland, Freddy J. Briseno Ceja, Zachary J. Brown, Addelyn Brunsting, Trinity A. Burch, McKenzie C. Burse, Mya L. Butsanoy, Saul A. Cabral, Ivanna C. Camacho-Romero, Annabella M. Carter, Elijah J. Castro, Nayeli Chavez, Jalen J. Cheeks, Lia F. Cochran, Hailey M. Collins, Kenny Ray P. Cooper, Oscar A. Cortes Perez, Lauren C. Crow, Sophie L. Daily, Mia Dara, Zoe E. Davidson, Jaslyn I. De Santiago-Martinez, Amari I. Deherrera, Miles H. Dennett, Gavin DeVoe, Adamaris Diaz, Madelyn G. Disney, Samantha L. Dominguez, Bryce C. Doonan, Analeigh E. Draper, Carlee R. Dye, Jasyn D. Edwards, Anistyn C. Elting, Haylee M. Emerson, Marcello T. Escalante, Galilea Escobedo, Summer R. Fauci-Wills, Ruby A. Felguerez, Chase D. Freeman, Paityn R. Fritz, Elizabeth M. Garay, Miya J. Garcia, Jaelyn J. Gates, Lydia E. Gerry, Makayla C. Halferty, Cale M. Hammond, M'Lynn K. Harris, Sawyer N. Harris, Ruby Hassler, Wyatt L. Hendrix, Kolton L. Herbel, Daniella E. Herrera-Ortiz, Landon M. Huffman, Kate E. Hull, Jalee M. Hurren, Brandon N. Huynh, Bryan N. Huynh, Kalliauna K. Johnson, Brooklyn Jordan, Eden B. Khamdalanikone, Kristen J. Kinion, Briancha R. Kramer, Stella M. Kraus, Julie Lai, Brooklynn A. Larsen, Addison N. Lauber, Hayden A. Lawson, Alaina T. Le, Ashdan M. Lee, Joshua Lee Perez, Natalie B. Lewis, Elizabeth Luna, Ashlyn R. Lundblade, Addison A. Marshall, Kaitlyn E. Marshall, Isabelle A. Maxton, Damon McDonald, Isabelah D. McGinty, Mikayla R. McMullen, Promyce McNeal, Hannah L. Miller, Saibre V. Montoy, Darius K. Morton, Brylee G. Moss, Braxton B. Moxter, Jennifer T. Nguyen, Mayer E. Olivas-Rascon, Camden L. Olson, Catelynn N. Owens, Rodrigo Palacios, Izabella J. Perez, Brydon I. Perry, Tucker J. Peterson, Philipz Phachanla, Laurynn K. Phalen, Makayla S. Phetsomphou, Sadie Phomchaleun, Peter Phonthachack, Jayden L. Piepho, Jose E. Pinedo De La Torre, Tate J. Pommer, Emely M. Ponce, Kira L. Ponton, Claudine Quiroz Ortega, Gabrielle Ramirez, Lilliana C. Rasmussen, Aliana J. Rios, Sarah Rosario, Adalyne D. Saner, Rebecca A. Schutz, Cason L. Shaw, Sydney N. Shaw, Bronx J. Sitton, Anaice H. Solis, Joshua F. Soto, Aidan J. Speilman, Nikolas A. Stoppel, Daiven L. Stout, Anneliese K. Strowig, Jakub W. Szyndlar, Miley L. Taylor, Tam T. Tran, Lawrence P. Underwood, Alexandra Valles, Kayleigh M. Vaquera, Leonardo T. Vidales, Kyler M. Webb, Delaney M. Weikle, Sekoia L. Whitmer, Easton C. Wilcox, Kaicen G. Wolters, Felicity Womack, Hannah K. Woodard&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina South High SchoolSalina South High School has announced the names of students who met the qualifications for the 22-23 Fall Honor Roll.The following students have achieved a 3.00 or above Grade Point Average (GPA) with no posted “F” grades for the 22-23 fall semester. SENIORS, CLASS OF 2023 Garrett C. Aills, Sydney A. Anderes, Emily C. Anderson, Vanessa M. Arceo, Peyton C. Augustine, Maritza Avila Castro, Merissa E. Bailey Rios, Brooklyne M. Baird, Paige E. Baird, Emory Z. Barth, Lily G. Bartley, Faith L. Bates, Susie R. Beachy, Olivia G. Beckman, Emily A. Bergmann, Micah E. Bixby, Hannah L. Boyer, Baylee J. Brin, Que'Raun E. Brooks, Abbey K. Carra, Julissa Castellanos-Zacarias, Ryan S. Clark, Seth A. Clemmer, Rylie A. Cooper, Addison E. Copeland, Lucio F. Cordova, Irene O. Cortez Lopez, Samantha Cox, Karen N. Cuevas, Tess L. Daily, Roman E. Dalme, Rylee K. Davis, Evan A. Dickson, Cecilia N. Dinh, Jake G. Disney, Eva E. Elder, Yadira M. Escobedo, Alexander Figueroa-Castro, Jackelyn G. Fischer, Janie R. Fletcher, Brianna N. Fortune, Jorge A. Franco, Dayanara Franco Ramos, Addison L. Freeman, William J. Fulkerson, Kallie R. Fulton, Rylie D. Gebhardt, Adele A. Gerry, Avah M. Glavin, Jonathan Goldwire Jr., Francisco D. Guardado, Damaris Gutierrez-Castro, Dillon L. Halton, Lauren R. Harris, Dylan C. Hayes, Carter R. Hensley, Elena F. Herbel, Kaden G. Herbel, Ashli J. Herrera, Emma J. Hilbert, Dayton M. Hudson, Alyssa M. Hull, JoLee M. Hurren, Mia C. Ibarra, Verenise Jaquez, Chloe M. Jeffries, Abraham Jimenez, Vannetta D. Johnson, Andrew F. Kaiser, Kaitlyn N. Kieborz, Reese T. Kimmi, Amaya F. Langen, Kady J. Latham, Sydney F. Lobato, Jayson R. Lucero, Olivia G. Mancino-Hinde, Alexandra Martin-Escobedo, Isaac J. Martinez, Lydea F. Masaniai, Aliya T. Masse, Mallory McKenna, Emma L. McNelly, Macy G. McNelly, Ellie E. Mencanin, Ezequiel E. Mendez Machado, Alondra L. Mendiola, Kreighton G. Modrow, Leah N. Modrow, Jhaque P. Montgomery, Zoe Moreland, Alexander Mueller, Giselle Nash, Emily A. Nguyen, Katelyn R. Nielsen, Taegen S. Norris, Vincent Nouanlasy, Gabriel J. Nunez, Averi J. O'Connor, Makenzie G. Packard, Montanna A. Packett, Austin Z. Park, Faith Ethanie W. Pasngadan, Baylee E. Pembleton, Alyse B. Perkins, Tanner G. Peterson, Kailenna S. Pheuisomphou, Danee A. Phillips, Payton M. Phillips, Adam M. Phommachanh, Morgan R. Pickering, Adrie L. Powell, Katen M. Putman, Daniela V. Ramirez Ruiz, Regina L. Reed, Mahin Rehman, Devin M. Reidelberger, Marlee L. Reimold, Ayianna L. Revels, Araceli J. Rivas, Seth M. Robben, Connor R. Robbins, Conner C. Roberts, Kevin Y. Salazar Sanchez, Bayli M. Saldibar-Lorenson, Aidan A. Sankey, Dalton L. Sawyers, Andrew A. Schrage, Lauren A. Scoville, Porter N. Scoville, Samantha M. Seybold, Jaserin R. Sheridan, Luke W. Simpson, Aubrey B. Siruta-Powell, Haden M. Smith, Malina M. Szyndlar, Analisse Y. Telles, Noah W. Temple, Chantal A. Torres, Jaden J. Trembley, Amelia L. Tripp, Samuel E. Urbina Urbina, Jan M. Valle Zapata, Hailey M. Valleroy, Abigail Valles, Denalyn Vasquez, Cooper D. Vorarath, Jesse C. Vorarath, Brookelyn J. Webb, Riley A. Weber, Shayden L. Weikle, Jack Robert M. West, Kyren R. Whitaker, Patience G. Wiegand, Liberty M. Wilcox, Faith A. Workman, Madison M. Yost. JUNIORS, CLASS OF 2024 David R. Adams, Angelica Alvarado, Ian U. Andalon Silva, Ethan J. Anderson, Lillian P. Ardis, Ashlynn R. Armstrong, Micah R. Bailey, Katie L. Beaman, Tristan S. Bernhardt, Tyson Bounyareth, Lane B. Brucker, Kaden C. Budke, Raven Caesar, Dillon J. Chartier, Sippakorn Chimkho, Emma M. Cole, Calyn R. Conner, Elijah J. Crabbs, Carson W. Crow, Alexa A. Cruz Rivera, Alex W. Davidson, Kara J. Davis, Khamarion T. Davis, Raela A. Davis, Emma L. Derting, Dawson T. Dooley, Kacee E. Doonan, Rian E. Dye, Drew J. Emerson, Ariel I. Escalante, Allyson F. Exline, Brayden M. Fencl, Josten L. Fischer, Seth P. Flores, Isabel R. Fulkerson, Nardaicela Garcia, Mason X. Gardner, Dominique P. Girard, Megan E. Graff, Isabelle J. Greenemeyer, Destiny Hamilton, Tianna L. Harle, Ethan C. Harris, Paul D. Hawksworth IV, Gabrielle M. Hendricks, Hanna R. Householter, Brady M. Howard, Hannah M. Hutton, Brandy Huynh, Emily M. Jaramillo, Jozlyn S. Jones, Leah B. Kelly, Kamryn R. Kelsey, Tierstyn K. Kershner, Easton R. Kimmi, Dara M. Kinion, Maliyah M. Koster, Danison R. Lagroon, Ava G. Lemaster, Jessica A. Leyva, Dillen P. Lidgett, Annabell R. Lovett, Kalex J. Lundgrin, Soren A. Mannebach, Isaac A. Mares, Kayla E. Masse, Lola O. McBride, Claire R. McCullough, Trevor W. McMurray-Dusseau, Cade A. Miles, Alexandria J. Needham, Zoe G. Needham, Emily S. Newman, Lillian A. Patchett, Genessis I. Perez-Sorto, Jonasin R. Peryer, Campbell K. Peterson, Alyah F. Piepho, Carson T. Power, Quevon Purucker, Layson M. Sajdak, Miralina L. Samreth, Mya A. Schafer, Maycie E. Scheele, Mathew J. Schutz, Harley J. Sierminski, Alison G. Sinnett, Emily M. Streeter, Mercedes K. Tarver, Alena L. Tran-Nguyen, Lauren M. Veit, Lexi D. Walker, Alexia L. Walsh, Kieragan Y. Warhurst, Kenleigh R. Weiss, Kinsley N. Windhorst, Landon A. Woellhof, Lantis E. Wolfe, Maddox S. Xaysongkham. SOPHOMORES, CLASS OF 2025 Villads M. Albrechtsen, Mckenzie Alvord, Kelly A. Amaro, Aidan F. Anderes, Camden J. Augustine, Jocelyn M. Bailey, Owen Bailey, Isabella F. Bastin, Bryson P. Bettles, Jaci C. Blaha, Boston A. Blair, Kayetlynn E. Blair, Allie M. Bray, Natalie G. Brenneman, Lacy J. Brewer, Jotis Brown, Ayden Brunsting, Minh Anh Bui, Sofia D. Burns, Annabelle L. Burr, Nalyna Butsanoy, Alex A. Cabungcal, Ashley Cardona-Rodriguez, Baylee D. Castro, Marianna Castro-Arceo, Tamia Cheeks, Julia A. Clair, Jaycee B. Cook, Dave Joseph P. Cooper, Ava J. Cyre, Abraham De La Torre, Linsey A. De Leon Montanez, David B. Draper, Alejandro J. Duran, Madison D. Durr, Bianca R. Escalante, Andrea Escobedo, Tiara A. Fair, Bryan I. Fajardo Mares, Erik Franco, Addison Frederking, Isabella Freidhof, Leah M. Galvan, Hannah J. Gardner, Brodie C. Garnett, Kaitlyn M. Geist, Destiny Gonzalez-Keophaymany, Henslie G. Gunelson, Garrett A. Hamel, Jocelyn A. Hamilton, Tylor C. Hammon, Andrew R. Harris, Mylee A. Hayes, Chloe J. Helsel, Haley A. Hemberger, Cali L. Hensley, Taelin J. Herbel, Diego A. Hernandez, Carson D. Heusman, Bethany P. Hicklin, Bryan Hinojosa, Brooklin M. Hughes, Jace K. Humphrey, Sean J. Iselin, Colton R. Jackson, Morgan L. Janousek, Zachary P. Johnson, Bret M. Jones, Connor R. Kitchen, Rylee D. Lambeth, Mackenzie J. Langer, Sydni K. Leonard, Elizabeth Y. Lovett, Mae V. Lumley, Jesus Mariscal-Valencia, Anahi Martinez, Josiah J. Martinez, Kyler G. Masse, Zachary D. McMurray-Dusseau, Aaliyah M. Meeks, Noah B. Mincks, Talia C. Montgomery, Nash R. Murdock, Dylan E. Norris, Jonathan Nouanlasy, Jennifer N. Nowak, Brady C. Oliver, Sophia M. Osborn, Guadalupe V. Palacios, Berklie R. Parson, Xiomara A. Perez-Sorto, Jackson M. Perry, Isabella G. Price, Carter L. Purcell, Landon W. Putman, Lawson A. Rassette, Myah C. Roudybush, Daren Savath, Kaden M. Schroller, Hannah M. Schutz, Evie R. Sellers, Ava L. Sidebottom, Natalia Silvestre, Grady J. Smith, Kaisen R. Snow, Lakin L. Soden, Shiloh A. Summers, Sarah R. Thongphetmanichanh, Hao T. Tran, Jacob M. Tran, Phuong N. Tran, Royce C. Tripp, Mark W. Trow, Emily Truong, Danny Tso, Michael B. Turner, Carson B. Umscheid, Yarleen Z. Valle Zapata, Callie Vargas, Andres D. Vasquez, Kaidan R. Wachs, Kamryn L. Watts, Brooklyn M. Weaver, Cheyenne R. Webb, Carson D. Wellbrock, Cooper L. Wellbrock, Callie J. Werth, Mia J. White, Emma G. Wille, Grant D. Williams, Lyllie M. Woodin, Sadie J. Xaysongkham, Shane M. Yek, Macy C. Yost. FRESHMEN, CLASS OF 2026 Brooklyn L. Adams, Nicolis Adams, Katie M. Allen, Gunnar S. Anderson, Joshua H. Andrewson, Jose C. Aranda, Alina Arceo, Jorge J. Arceo, Gabriel W. Autry, Ella G. Baird, Elle E. Barth, Abbygale A. Binger, Trent J. Blackwell, Rita R. Boland, Freddy J. Briseno Ceja, Zachary J. Brown, Addelyn Brunsting, Trinity A. Burch, McKenzie C. Burse, Mya L. Butsanoy, Saul A. Cabral, Ivanna C. Camacho-Romero, Annabella M. Carter, Elijah J. Castro, Nayeli Chavez, Jalen J. Cheeks, Lia F. Cochran, Hailey M. Collins, Kenny Ray P. Cooper, Oscar A. Cortes Perez, Lauren C. Crow, Sophie L. Daily, Mia Dara, Zoe E. Davidson, Jaslyn I. De Santiago-Martinez, Amari I. Deherrera, Miles H. Dennett, Gavin DeVoe, Adamaris Diaz, Madelyn G. Disney, Samantha L. Dominguez, Bryce C. Doonan, Analeigh E. Draper, Carlee R. Dye, Jasyn D. Edwards, Anistyn C. Elting, Haylee M. Emerson, Marcello T. Escalante, Galilea Escobedo, Summer R. Fauci-Wills, Ruby A. Felguerez, Chase D. Freeman, Paityn R. Fritz, Elizabeth M. Garay, Miya J. Garcia, Jaelyn J. Gates, Lydia E. Gerry, Makayla C. Halferty, Cale M. Hammond, M'Lynn K. Harris, Sawyer N. Harris, Ruby Hassler, Wyatt L. Hendrix, Kolton L. Herbel, Daniella E. Herrera-Ortiz, Landon M. Huffman, Kate E. Hull, Jalee M. Hurren, Brandon N. Huynh, Bryan N. Huynh, Kalliauna K. Johnson, Brooklyn Jordan, Eden B. Khamdalanikone, Kristen J. Kinion, Briancha R. Kramer, Stella M. Kraus, Julie Lai, Brooklynn A. Larsen, Addison N. Lauber, Hayden A. Lawson, Alaina T. Le, Ashdan M. Lee, Joshua Lee Perez, Natalie B. Lewis, Elizabeth Luna, Ashlyn R. Lundblade, Addison A. Marshall, Kaitlyn E. Marshall, Isabelle A. Maxton, Damon McDonald, Isabelah D. McGinty, Mikayla R. McMullen, Promyce McNeal, Hannah L. Miller, Saibre V. Montoy, Darius K. Morton, Brylee G. Moss, Braxton B. Moxter, Jennifer T. Nguyen, Mayer E. Olivas-Rascon, Camden L. Olson, Catelynn N. Owens, Rodrigo Palacios, Izabella J. Perez, Brydon I. Perry, Tucker J. Peterson, Philipz Phachanla, Laurynn K. Phalen, Makayla S. Phetsomphou, Sadie Phomchaleun, Peter Phonthachack, Jayden L. Piepho, Jose E. Pinedo De La Torre, Tate J. Pommer, Emely M. Ponce, Kira L. Ponton, Claudine Quiroz Ortega, Gabrielle Ramirez, Lilliana C. Rasmussen, Aliana J. Rios, Sarah Rosario, Adalyne D. Saner, Rebecca A. Schutz, Cason L. Shaw, Sydney N. Shaw, Bronx J. Sitton, Anaice H. Solis, Joshua F. Soto, Aidan J. Speilman, Nikolas A. Stoppel, Daiven L. Stout, Anneliese K. Strowig, Jakub W. Szyndlar, Miley L. Taylor, Tam T. Tran, Lawrence P. Underwood, Alexandra Valles, Kayleigh M. Vaquera, Leonardo T. Vidales, Kyler M. Webb, Delaney M. Weikle, Sekoia L. Whitmer, Easton C. Wilcox, Kaicen G. Wolters, Felicity Womack, Hannah K. Woodard&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina South announces students named to Fall Honor Roll

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2023. There are 319 days left in the year.

On Feb. 15, 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court.

In 1764, the site of present-day St. Louis was established by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau.

In 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members and bringing the United States closer to war with Spain.

In 1933, President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami that mortally wounded Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak; gunman Giuseppe Zangara was executed more than four weeks later.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2023. There are 319 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 15, 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court.On this date:In 1764, the site of present-day St. Louis was established by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau.In 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members and bringing the United States closer to war with Spain.In 1933, President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami that mortally wounded Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak; gunman Giuseppe Zangara was executed more than four weeks later.In 1944, Allied bombers destroyed the monastery atop Monte Cassino in Italy.In 1950, Walt Disney's animated film "Cinderella" premieres in Boston.In 1961, 73 people, including an 18-member U.S. figure skating team en route to the World Championships in Czechoslovakia, were killed in the crash of a Sabena Airlines Boeing 707 in Belgium.In 1965, singer Nat King Cole, 45, died in Santa Monica, California.In 1967, the rock band Chicago was founded by Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow and Robert Lamm; the group originally called itself The Big Thing, then Chicago Transit Authority.In 1989, the Soviet Union announced that the last of its troops had left Afghanistan, after more than nine years of military intervention.In 1992, a Milwaukee jury found that Jeffrey Dahmer was sane when he killed and mutilated 15 men and boys. (The decision meant that Dahmer, who had already pleaded guilty to the murders, would receive a mandatory life sentence for each count; Dahmer was beaten to death in prison in 1994.)In 2003, millions of protesters around the world demonstrated against the prospect of a U.S. attack on Iraq.In 2005, defrocked priest Paul Shanley was sentenced in Boston to 12 to 15 years in prison on child rape charges.In 2020, the U.S. government said Americans who were on board a cruise ship under quarantine in Japan because of the coronavirus would be flown back home on a chartered flight, but that they would face another two-week quarantine; about 380 Americans were aboard the Diamond Princess.Ten years ago: With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a meteor blazed across Russia's western Siberian sky and exploded, injuring more than 1,000 people as it blasted out windows. Pressing his case in Chicago, the town that launched his political career, President Barack Obama called for the government to take an active, wide-ranging role in ensuring every American had a "ladder of opportunity" into the middle class.Five years ago: The last of the bodies of the 17 victims of a school shooting in Florida were removed from the building after authorities analyzed the crime scene; 13 wounded survivors were still hospitalized. In response to the shooting, President Donald Trump, in an address to the nation, promised to "tackle the difficult issue of mental health," but avoided any mention of guns. Nikolas Cruz, the suspect in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, was ordered held without bond at a brief court hearing. American Mikaela Shiffrin used a hard-charging final run to win the women's giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.One year ago: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he welcomed a security dialogue with the West as his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. had "not yet verified" Russia's claim and that an invasion still remains a distinct possibility. (Russia would invade Ukraine five days later.) The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.Today's birthdays: Actor Claire Bloom is 92. Author Susan Brownmiller is 88. Songwriter Brian Holland is 82. Rock musician Mick Avory (The Kinks) is 79. Jazz musician Henry Threadgill is 79. Actor-model Marisa Berenson is 76. Actor Jane Seymour is 72. Singer Melissa Manchester is 72. Actor Lynn Whitfield is 70. "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is 69. Model Janice Dickinson is 68. Actor Christopher McDonald is 68. Reggae singer Ali Campbell is 64. Actor Joseph R. Gannascoli is 64. Musician Mikey Craig (Culture Club) is 63. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green is 63. Actor-comedian Steven Michael Quezada is 60. Actor Michael Easton is 56. Latin singer Gloria Trevi is 55. Rock musician Stevie Benton (Drowning Pool) is 52. Actor Alex Borstein is 52. Actor Renee O'Connor is 52. Actor Sarah Wynter is 50. Olympic gold medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is 50. Actor-director Miranda July is 49. Rock singer Brandon Boyd (Incubus) is 47. Rock musician Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers) is 47.

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