The Salina Police Department has two new officers! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:

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Salina Police Department adds two new officers

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CAPS fundraiser at McAlister's Tuesday night

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Police are looking for the person who led officers and troopers on a high-speed chase through parts of Salina Friday afternoon.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer observed a white 2013 GMC Terrain pulling out of a travel center parking lot in the 1900 block of N. Ninth Street at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday. It was believed to have been driven by someone police were looking for, so the officer began following the SUV.

In the 1500 block of N. Ninth Street, the officer observed the driver make a traffic violation. As the SUV turned onto N. Broadway Boulevard, the officer attempted a traffic stop. The SUV pulled into an alley in the 800 block of N. Broadway Boulevard. As the officer attempted to make contact with the driver, the SUV took off at a high rate of speed, and a pursuit began, first in north Salina, then south on Broadway Boulevard to Franklin Street, at times reaching speeds of 90 mph, Forrester said.

Eventually the pursuit moved over to W. Republic Avenue, where the SUV went east toward S. Fourth Street. At that point, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers who were working a saturation patrol in town took over the pursuit. Forrester said the pursuers found the SUV abandoned in the 900 block of S. Fourth Street.

Inside the SUV, law enforcement personnel located a backpack that contained methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Forrester said.

The owner of the SUV, identified as a 30-year-old Salina woman, told police that if someone was driving the SUV, it had been stolen from her driveway in the 200 block of Baker Street as she was out of town.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for the person who led officers and troopers on a high-speed chase through parts of Salina Friday afternoon.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer observed a white 2013 GMC Terrain pulling out of a travel center parking lot in the 1900 block of N. Ninth Street at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday. It was believed to have been driven by someone police were looking for, so the officer began following the SUV.In the 1500 block of N. Ninth Street, the officer observed the driver make a traffic violation. As the SUV turned onto N. Broadway Boulevard, the officer attempted a traffic stop. The SUV pulled into an alley in the 800 block of N. Broadway Boulevard. As the officer attempted to make contact with the driver, the SUV took off at a high rate of speed, and a pursuit began, first in north Salina, then south on Broadway Boulevard to Franklin Street, at times reaching speeds of 90 mph, Forrester said.Eventually the pursuit moved over to W. Republic Avenue, where the SUV went east toward S. Fourth Street. At that point, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers who were working a saturation patrol in town took over the pursuit. Forrester said the pursuers found the SUV abandoned in the 900 block of S. Fourth Street.Inside the SUV, law enforcement personnel located a backpack that contained methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Forrester said.The owner of the SUV, identified as a 30-year-old Salina woman, told police that if someone was driving the SUV, it had been stolen from her driveway in the 200 block of Baker Street as she was out of town.

SUV found abandoned in central Salina after pursuit Friday

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinadowntowninc">Salina Downtown, Inc., Facebook page</a>:

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Did you unplug the holiday lights in downtown Salina?

CORONADO HEIGHTS - Two teens from Lindsborg were injured Sunday night after the pickup they were in rolled coming down the road from Coronado Heights in southern Saline County.

A 17-year-old boy was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado pickup down the hill when the pickup failed to negotiate a curve in the road and rolled at least once, coming to rest on its tires, Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning. The wreck occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

It is believed that the boy was driving too fast to safely negotiate the curve, Melander said.

Both the boy and a 17-year-old girl who was a passenger in the pickup were taken by EMS to the Lindsborg Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Melander said. They both had been properly restrained in the pickup.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostCORONADO HEIGHTS - Two teens from Lindsborg were injured Sunday night after the pickup they were in rolled coming down the road from Coronado Heights in southern Saline County.A 17-year-old boy was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado pickup down the hill when the pickup failed to negotiate a curve in the road and rolled at least once, coming to rest on its tires, Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning. The wreck occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday.It is believed that the boy was driving too fast to safely negotiate the curve, Melander said.Both the boy and a 17-year-old girl who was a passenger in the pickup were taken by EMS to the Lindsborg Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Melander said. They both had been properly restrained in the pickup.

Two Lindsborg teens injured when pickup rolls at Coronado Heights

Salina Downtown, Inc., got the holiday season underway Saturday, first with a Holiday Festival in the afternoon and then with the Parade of Lights at night.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/522c4a97-a51d-48a8-9ffb-23c3bc6f10ff">Salina Downtown kicks off holiday season Saturday</a>

Hundreds bundled in coats and blankets braved the cold to watch the annual parade down Santa Fe Avenue. At the conclusion, people gathered at Campbell Plaza for the lighting of the community tree.

If you didn't make it downtown for the parade, or want to watch it again, click the link below.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSalina Downtown, Inc., got the holiday season underway Saturday, first with a Holiday Festival in the afternoon and then with the Parade of Lights at night.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/522c4a97-a51d-48a8-9ffb-23c3bc6f10ff">Salina Downtown kicks off holiday season Saturday</a>Hundreds bundled in coats and blankets braved the cold to watch the annual parade down Santa Fe Avenue. At the conclusion, people gathered at Campbell Plaza for the lighting of the community tree.If you didn't make it downtown for the parade, or want to watch it again, click the link below.<figure>
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🎥Hundreds participate in, watch Salina Downtown Parade of Lights

A Salina man who was arrested in connection to a damage to property case added to his requested charges when he allegedly head-butted a paramedic.

Officers were called to the Village Inn, 453 S. Broadway Boulevard, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday for the report of damage to property. When they arrived, they spoke with the owner who told them that someone broke a window and a picture frame in a room there, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The officers made contact with Matthew Burton, 28, of Salina, who had a cut on his hand. During the investigation, officers determined that Burton was responsible for the damage, Forrester said. 

When officers tried to arrest Burton, he allegedly became disruptive and resisted, causing officers to place him in a wrap restraint system, Forrester said. While Burton was in the restraint system, he appeared to become unconscious, prompting officers to call EMS.

EMS transported Burton to Salina Regional Health Center. At some point, Burton allegedly head-butted a paramedic in the chest twice, Forrester said. Burton was treated and released, and then booked into the Salina County Jail on the following requested charges, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man who was arrested in connection to a damage to property case added to his requested charges when he allegedly head-butted a paramedic.Officers were called to the Village Inn, 453 S. Broadway Boulevard, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday for the report of damage to property. When they arrived, they spoke with the owner who told them that someone broke a window and a picture frame in a room there, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.<figure>
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 </figure>The officers made contact with Matthew Burton, 28, of Salina, who had a cut on his hand. During the investigation, officers determined that Burton was responsible for the damage, Forrester said. When officers tried to arrest Burton, he allegedly became disruptive and resisted, causing officers to place him in a wrap restraint system, Forrester said. While Burton was in the restraint system, he appeared to become unconscious, prompting officers to call EMS.EMS transported Burton to Salina Regional Health Center. At some point, Burton allegedly head-butted a paramedic in the chest twice, Forrester said. Burton was treated and released, and then booked into the Salina County Jail on the following requested charges, Forrester said.●Criminal damage to property●Assault of a law enforcement officer●Battery●Disorderly conduct

Arrested Salina man allegedly head butts paramedic

Last Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents vice president of academic affairs told board members that college algebra was for preparing students for calculus, so only 20 percent of majors needed higher-level math. According to the Kansas News Service, he told KBOR “We’re sending students down a road that’s not practical, that’s not really needed, not relevant for their field. So, this is something that doesn’t work very well.”&nbsp; Thus, Regents are considering aligning math requirements with a student’s major. Many more could take statistics instead of algebra.

U.S. undergraduate enrollment has lost almost 1.4 million students nationwide, compared to pre-pandemic levels, and Kansas universities suffered their share of losses. Watering down college requirements appears to be another action to get more high school students to enter college. KBOR already dropped a specific&nbsp; physics or chemistry science requirement they had established back in 1997.

This job-centered mentality is wrong at many levels. First, over 60 percent of public university students nationwide change their major at least once! Students have little prior direct experiences to make a decision on what field they wish to pursue. A spectrum of general education courses across many fields results in well over half switching to a field they had not previously considered. &nbsp;

The second reason all students should take algebra, even if they do not select a science field, is that it changes the way you think. Basic math and business math courses are extensions of 1+1 = 2 simple mathematics. But the A squared + B squared = C squared algebra provides you with a new way to solve problems that you cannot solve with simple mathematics. Even if you graduate in a field that does not involve algebra—and you forget how to do the problems—you retain the mental confidence that when you encounter such a problem, there is a solution possible through algebra. It provides a confidence that is lacking if you never took the course.

Algebra is likewise a critical skill for solving physics, chemistry and some biology problems. But if students can avoid it, those doors will close to students who are among the 60 percent who change major, some who would have switched to these sciences. &nbsp;

Does it matter? You bet it does! Students in East Asia begin studying algebra in fourth grade. Half of their undergraduates in their universities major in STEM subjects. Only 18% of U.S. students major in STEM. China is now number one in number of STEM majors in college (2007), in number of STEM articles in science journals (2017), in number of international patents (2019) and in top one percent of most-cited STEM articles worldwide (2022).

Across the U.S., many states are watering down their educational standards. If Kansas sets aside algebra for non-science majors, they will be following California that just did that last year. Other states are doing the same. We have been eroding U.S. science and science literacy for decades. The U.S. now relies on foreign-born students coming to the U.S. to maintain enrollment in science programs.

The National Foundation for American Policy released its report on “International Students in Science and Engineering” in August 2021. “In 2019, at U.S. universities, there were only 9,083 full-time U.S. graduate students in electrical engineering, compared to 26,343 full-time international students....At U.S. universities, international students account for 82% of the full-time graduate students in petroleum engineering, 74% in electrical engineering and 72% in computer and information sciences, 71% in industrial and manufacturing engineering, 70% in statistics, 67% in economics, 61% in civil engineering, 58% in mechanical engineering and agricultural economics, 56% in mathematics and applied mathematics, 54% in chemical engineering, 53% in metallurgical and materials engineering, 52% in materials sciences and 50% in pharmaceutical sciences.”

The NFAB report continues: “At many U.S. universities, the data show it would be difficult to maintain important graduate programs without international students.” While full-time U.S. graduate students in computer and information science grew 91% (9,042 to 17,334) from 1998 to 2019, the annual number of full-time international grad students grew 310% (10,930 to 44,786). From 1998 to 2019, the number of U.S. grad students in electrical engineering only grew 12% (8,139 to 9,083) while international grad students in this field increased 130% (11,469 to 26,343). These are shortage fields in the U.S. The NFAB report quotes research showing “At the graduate level, international students do not crowd-out, but actually increase domestic enrollment.” Without these international students, primarily from Asia, many U.S. research universities would have to shut down graduate science departments and research programs. Both teaching faculty and researchers would be without jobs.

All of these fields require algebra. This pending KBOR decision merely accelerates the devaluing of U.S. education and increases our reliance on foreign students.&nbsp;&nbsp;

John Richard Schrock has trained biology teachers for more than 30 years in Kansas. He also has lectured at 27 universities during 20 trips to China. He holds the distinction of “Faculty Emeritus” at Emporia State University.

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 </figure>By JOHN RICHARD SCHROCKLast Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents vice president of academic affairs told board members that college algebra was for preparing students for calculus, so only 20 percent of majors needed higher-level math. According to the Kansas News Service, he told KBOR “We’re sending students down a road that’s not practical, that’s not really needed, not relevant for their field. So, this is something that doesn’t work very well.”&nbsp; Thus, Regents are considering aligning math requirements with a student’s major. Many more could take statistics instead of algebra. U.S. undergraduate enrollment has lost almost 1.4 million students nationwide, compared to pre-pandemic levels, and Kansas universities suffered their share of losses. Watering down college requirements appears to be another action to get more high school students to enter college. KBOR already dropped a specific&nbsp; physics or chemistry science requirement they had established back in 1997. This job-centered mentality is wrong at many levels. First, over 60 percent of public university students nationwide change their major at least once! Students have little prior direct experiences to make a decision on what field they wish to pursue. A spectrum of general education courses across many fields results in well over half switching to a field they had not previously considered. &nbsp; The second reason all students should take algebra, even if they do not select a science field, is that it changes the way you think. Basic math and business math courses are extensions of 1+1 = 2 simple mathematics. But the A squared + B squared = C squared algebra provides you with a new way to solve problems that you cannot solve with simple mathematics. Even if you graduate in a field that does not involve algebra—and you forget how to do the problems—you retain the mental confidence that when you encounter such a problem, there is a solution possible through algebra. It provides a confidence that is lacking if you never took the course. Algebra is likewise a critical skill for solving physics, chemistry and some biology problems. But if students can avoid it, those doors will close to students who are among the 60 percent who change major, some who would have switched to these sciences. &nbsp; Does it matter? You bet it does! Students in East Asia begin studying algebra in fourth grade. Half of their undergraduates in their universities major in STEM subjects. Only 18% of U.S. students major in STEM. China is now number one in number of STEM majors in college (2007), in number of STEM articles in science journals (2017), in number of international patents (2019) and in top one percent of most-cited STEM articles worldwide (2022). Across the U.S., many states are watering down their educational standards. If Kansas sets aside algebra for non-science majors, they will be following California that just did that last year. Other states are doing the same. We have been eroding U.S. science and science literacy for decades. The U.S. now relies on foreign-born students coming to the U.S. to maintain enrollment in science programs. The National Foundation for American Policy released its report on “International Students in Science and Engineering” in August 2021. “In 2019, at U.S. universities, there were only 9,083 full-time U.S. graduate students in electrical engineering, compared to 26,343 full-time international students....At U.S. universities, international students account for 82% of the full-time graduate students in petroleum engineering, 74% in electrical engineering and 72% in computer and information sciences, 71% in industrial and manufacturing engineering, 70% in statistics, 67% in economics, 61% in civil engineering, 58% in mechanical engineering and agricultural economics, 56% in mathematics and applied mathematics, 54% in chemical engineering, 53% in metallurgical and materials engineering, 52% in materials sciences and 50% in pharmaceutical sciences.” The NFAB report continues: “At many U.S. universities, the data show it would be difficult to maintain important graduate programs without international students.” While full-time U.S. graduate students in computer and information science grew 91% (9,042 to 17,334) from 1998 to 2019, the annual number of full-time international grad students grew 310% (10,930 to 44,786). From 1998 to 2019, the number of U.S. grad students in electrical engineering only grew 12% (8,139 to 9,083) while international grad students in this field increased 130% (11,469 to 26,343). These are shortage fields in the U.S. The NFAB report quotes research showing “At the graduate level, international students do not crowd-out, but actually increase domestic enrollment.” Without these international students, primarily from Asia, many U.S. research universities would have to shut down graduate science departments and research programs. Both teaching faculty and researchers would be without jobs. All of these fields require algebra. This pending KBOR decision merely accelerates the devaluing of U.S. education and increases our reliance on foreign students.&nbsp;&nbsp;John Richard Schrock has trained biology teachers for more than 30 years in Kansas. He also has lectured at 27 universities during 20 trips to China. He holds the distinction of “Faculty Emeritus” at Emporia State University.

ED. FRONTLINES: Decisions to make U.S. a Third World country

Today is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2022. There are 40 days left in the year.

On Nov. 21, 1980, 87 people died in a fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1920, the Irish Republican Army killed 12 British intelligence officers and two auxiliary policemen in the Dublin area; British forces responded by raiding a soccer match, killing 14 civilians.

In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Air Quality Act.

In 1969, the Senate voted down the Supreme Court nomination of Clement F. Haynsworth, 55-45, the first such rejection since 1930.

In 1973, President Richard Nixon's attorney, J. Fred Buzhardt, revealed the existence of an 18-1/2-minute gap in one of the White House tape recordings related to Watergate.

In 1979, a mob attacked the US Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing two Americans.

In 1980, an estimated 83 million TV viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera "Dallas" to find out "who shot J.R." (The shooter turned out to be J.R. Ewing's sister-in-law, Kristin Shepard.)

In 1985, U.S. Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Jay Pollard was arrested and accused of spying for Israel. (Pollard later pleaded guilty to espionage and was sentenced to life in prison; he was released on parole on Nov. 20, 2015, and moved to Israel five years later.)

In 1990, junk-bond financier Michael R. Milken, who had pleaded guilty to six felony counts, was sentenced by a federal judge in New York to 10 years in prison. (Milken served two.)

In 1995, Balkan leaders meeting in Dayton, Ohio, initialed a peace plan to end 3 1/2 years of ethnic fighting in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In 2001, Ottilie Lundgren, a 94-year-old resident of Oxford, Connecticut, died of inhalation anthrax; she was the apparent last victim of a series of anthrax attacks carried out through the mail system.

In 2020, a federal judge in Pennsylvania tossed out a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of Joe Biden's victory in the state; in a scathing order, the judge said Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani presented only "speculative accusations." The Trump campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race, a day after state officials certified results showing that Democrat Joe Biden won the state. (After the recount, the state's top elections official recertified Biden's victory.)

Ten years ago: Two weeks after he was re-elected to a ninth full term in Congress, Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois quietly resigned in a letter in which he acknowledged an ongoing federal investigation. (Jackson would eventually be sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for illegally spending campaign money.) Israel and the Hamas militant group in Gaza agreed to a cease-fire to end eight days of the fiercest fighting in nearly four years.

Five years ago: Zimbabwe's 93-year-old president Robert Mugabe resigned; he was facing impeachment proceedings and had been placed under house arrest by the military. Former teen pop idol David Cassidy, star of the 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family," died at the age of 67; he'd announced earlier in the year that he had been diagnosed with dementia.

One year ago: A man drove an SUV into a suburban Milwaukee Christmas parade, leaving six people dead and more than 60 injured. (Darrell Brooks Jr. was convicted of 76 counts, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide; he would be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of release.) Sudan's deposed prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, signed a deal with the military to reinstate him, almost a month after a military coup put him under house arrest. (Hamdok would resign in January 2022 after failing to bridge a gap between the military and pro-democracy protesters.) South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Laurence Luckinbill is 88. Actor Marlo Thomas is 85. Actor Rick Lenz is 83. Actor Juliet Mills is 81. Basketball Hall of Famer Earl Monroe is 78. Television producer Marcy Carsey is 78. Actor Goldie Hawn is 77. Movie director Andrew Davis is 76. Rock musician Lonnie Jordan (War) is 74. Singer Livingston Taylor is 72. Actor-singer Lorna Luft is 70. Actor Cherry Jones is 66. Rock musician Brian Ritchie (The Violent Femmes) is 62. Gospel singer Steven Curtis Chapman is 60. Actor Nicollette Sheridan is 59. Singer-actor Bjork is 57. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is 56. R&amp;B singer Chauncey Hannibal (BLACKstreet) is 54. Rock musician Alex James (Blur) is 54. Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is 53. TV personality Rib Hillis is 52. Football player-turned-TV personality Michael Strahan is 51. Actor Rain Phoenix is 50. Actor Marina de Tavira is 49. Country singer Kelsi Osborn (SHeDAISY) is 48. Actor Jimmi Simpson is 47. Singer-actor Lindsey Haun is 38. Actor Jena Malone is 38. Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen is 37. Actor-singer Sam Palladio is 36.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2022. There are 40 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Nov. 21, 1980, 87 people died in a fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.On this date:In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1920, the Irish Republican Army killed 12 British intelligence officers and two auxiliary policemen in the Dublin area; British forces responded by raiding a soccer match, killing 14 civilians.In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Air Quality Act.In 1969, the Senate voted down the Supreme Court nomination of Clement F. Haynsworth, 55-45, the first such rejection since 1930.In 1973, President Richard Nixon's attorney, J. Fred Buzhardt, revealed the existence of an 18-1/2-minute gap in one of the White House tape recordings related to Watergate.In 1979, a mob attacked the US Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing two Americans.In 1980, an estimated 83 million TV viewers tuned in to the CBS prime-time soap opera "Dallas" to find out "who shot J.R." (The shooter turned out to be J.R. Ewing's sister-in-law, Kristin Shepard.)In 1985, U.S. Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Jay Pollard was arrested and accused of spying for Israel. (Pollard later pleaded guilty to espionage and was sentenced to life in prison; he was released on parole on Nov. 20, 2015, and moved to Israel five years later.)In 1990, junk-bond financier Michael R. Milken, who had pleaded guilty to six felony counts, was sentenced by a federal judge in New York to 10 years in prison. (Milken served two.)In 1995, Balkan leaders meeting in Dayton, Ohio, initialed a peace plan to end 3 1/2 years of ethnic fighting in Bosnia-Herzegovina.In 2001, Ottilie Lundgren, a 94-year-old resident of Oxford, Connecticut, died of inhalation anthrax; she was the apparent last victim of a series of anthrax attacks carried out through the mail system.In 2020, a federal judge in Pennsylvania tossed out a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of Joe Biden's victory in the state; in a scathing order, the judge said Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani presented only "speculative accusations." The Trump campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race, a day after state officials certified results showing that Democrat Joe Biden won the state. (After the recount, the state's top elections official recertified Biden's victory.)Ten years ago: Two weeks after he was re-elected to a ninth full term in Congress, Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois quietly resigned in a letter in which he acknowledged an ongoing federal investigation. (Jackson would eventually be sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for illegally spending campaign money.) Israel and the Hamas militant group in Gaza agreed to a cease-fire to end eight days of the fiercest fighting in nearly four years.Five years ago: Zimbabwe's 93-year-old president Robert Mugabe resigned; he was facing impeachment proceedings and had been placed under house arrest by the military. Former teen pop idol David Cassidy, star of the 1970s sitcom "The Partridge Family," died at the age of 67; he'd announced earlier in the year that he had been diagnosed with dementia.One year ago: A man drove an SUV into a suburban Milwaukee Christmas parade, leaving six people dead and more than 60 injured. (Darrell Brooks Jr. was convicted of 76 counts, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide; he would be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of release.) Sudan's deposed prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, signed a deal with the military to reinstate him, almost a month after a military coup put him under house arrest. (Hamdok would resign in January 2022 after failing to bridge a gap between the military and pro-democracy protesters.) South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd.Today's Birthdays: Actor Laurence Luckinbill is 88. Actor Marlo Thomas is 85. Actor Rick Lenz is 83. Actor Juliet Mills is 81. Basketball Hall of Famer Earl Monroe is 78. Television producer Marcy Carsey is 78. Actor Goldie Hawn is 77. Movie director Andrew Davis is 76. Rock musician Lonnie Jordan (War) is 74. Singer Livingston Taylor is 72. Actor-singer Lorna Luft is 70. Actor Cherry Jones is 66. Rock musician Brian Ritchie (The Violent Femmes) is 62. Gospel singer Steven Curtis Chapman is 60. Actor Nicollette Sheridan is 59. Singer-actor Bjork is 57. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is 56. R&amp;B singer Chauncey Hannibal (BLACKstreet) is 54. Rock musician Alex James (Blur) is 54. Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is 53. TV personality Rib Hillis is 52. Football player-turned-TV personality Michael Strahan is 51. Actor Rain Phoenix is 50. Actor Marina de Tavira is 49. Country singer Kelsi Osborn (SHeDAISY) is 48. Actor Jimmi Simpson is 47. Singer-actor Lindsey Haun is 38. Actor Jena Malone is 38. Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen is 37. Actor-singer Sam Palladio is 36.

Today in History - November 21

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ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER, KANSAS

Ellsworth, Cheney, Hays, Salina &amp; Garden City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kirkham Michael is a growing company in need of an energetic and knowledgeable individual to fill our full-time Assistant Construction Observer position.&nbsp; This position will be located in either our Ellsworth, Cheney, Hays, Salina, or Garden City, Kansas offices.&nbsp;

Performs inspection services along haul routes for energy projects, including acting as a liaison between County and Developer. Maintains daily job log and is familiar with plans and specifications. Has some exposure to clients. No initial responsibility for the direction of others.&nbsp; Performs several basic engineering and mathematical procedures, which require following instructions and guidelines, and providing accurate and complete records of that work.&nbsp; Assist experienced staff performing inspection and testing on energy and transportation related construction projects. Receives supervision from senior-level Engineering staff.&nbsp;

●High School Diploma or equivalent.&nbsp;

●Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.&nbsp;

●CIT certifications and/or construction inspection experience preferred but not required.&nbsp;

Monday to Friday overnight travel is required for this position. Lodging and per diem paid by the company. Work environment is primarily outdoors.&nbsp;

Pay starts at $18.00 per hour if no inspection experience or certifications.&nbsp;

Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and a flex spending account as well as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401 (K) plan, and professional development plans (tuition reimbursement /professional memberships). &nbsp;

At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance, so you create your own destiny!&nbsp;

For more information or to apply, please see our website at <a href="http://www.kirkham.com/" target="_blank">http://www.kirkham.com/</a>&nbsp;

Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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 </figure>ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER, KANSASEllsworth, Cheney, Hays, Salina &amp; Garden City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;Kirkham Michael is a growing company in need of an energetic and knowledgeable individual to fill our full-time Assistant Construction Observer position.&nbsp; This position will be located in either our Ellsworth, Cheney, Hays, Salina, or Garden City, Kansas offices.&nbsp;Primary Function &nbsp;Performs inspection services along haul routes for energy projects, including acting as a liaison between County and Developer. Maintains daily job log and is familiar with plans and specifications. Has some exposure to clients. No initial responsibility for the direction of others.&nbsp; Performs several basic engineering and mathematical procedures, which require following instructions and guidelines, and providing accurate and complete records of that work.&nbsp; Assist experienced staff performing inspection and testing on energy and transportation related construction projects. Receives supervision from senior-level Engineering staff.&nbsp;Qualifications&nbsp;●High School Diploma or equivalent.&nbsp;●Basic math skills.●Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.&nbsp;●CIT certifications and/or construction inspection experience preferred but not required.&nbsp;Monday to Friday overnight travel is required for this position. Lodging and per diem paid by the company. Work environment is primarily outdoors.&nbsp;Pay starts at $18.00 per hour if no inspection experience or certifications.&nbsp;Kirkham Michael is a great place to work where you can achieve both your professional and personal goals. Kirkham Michael offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and a flex spending account as well as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401 (K) plan, and professional development plans (tuition reimbursement /professional memberships). &nbsp;At Kirkham Michael, employees are rewarded based on performance, so you create your own destiny!&nbsp;For more information or to apply, please see our website at <a href="http://www.kirkham.com/" target="_blank">http://www.kirkham.com/</a>&nbsp;Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Salina Downtown, Inc., announces kid food collection winner

Tranquil weather conditions are anticipated through the upcoming week, with breezy northwest winds developing on Thursday and Friday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceTranquil weather conditions are anticipated through the upcoming week, with breezy northwest winds developing on Thursday and Friday.

NWS: Thanksgiving Week 'quiet and dry'

A proposed mental health co-responder program, fixed automatic license plate readers, and the 2021 audit report are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commissioners are scheduled to meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. Monday. During the study session, they are scheduled to receive a wastewater treatment plant cost update. To see the information packet for the study session, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=499660&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.

The regular meeting is set to being at 4 p.m.

Commissioners are scheduled to consider a request to recognize Nov. 26, 2022, as Shop Small Saturday in the City of Salina. Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc., will read the proclamation.

Commissioners also are scheduled to consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding among the City of Salina, Saline County, and Central Kansas Mental Health Center for a mental health co-responder program.

"Mental health co-responder programs pair healthcare professionals with law enforcement officers in responding to calls that involve people who are having either a mental health crisis, are intoxicated, are experiencing homelessness, or have other health or social service needs," according to information in the commission meeting packet.

Between April 2021 and Oct. 1, 2022, Salina Police Department personnel responded to 1,090 calls for service dealing with persons in crisis, accounting for approximately 934 hours of an officer's time, the request for action information noted.

If approved, the plan is to use $163,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for two years worth of salaries and benefits for two licensed clinicians, who would be employed through the Central Kansas Mental Health Center. Additionally, the Central Kansas Mental Health Center plans to make an in-kind donation of $27,686 "to supplement the salaries and benefits in order to attract better qualified candidates."

Additionally, the City of Salina is constructing an office space and providing office furniture, office equipment, a vehicle, 240 hours of proposed training, uniforms, and other safety equipment. These items will be funded through the Salina Police Department 2023 operating budget.

Commissioners also are scheduled to consider a request to enter into a three-year service agreement with Flock Group, Inc., for the installation and leasing of 22 fixed, automatic license plate readers, at a total cost of $169,950. If approved, the 22 fixed, solar-powered camera systems would be installed at locations throughout the city, including entry and exit points, high traffic areas, and high-crime areas, according to information from the city.

During the meeting, commissioners also are scheduled to review the 2021 audit report from Gordon CPA.

To see the full Salina City Commission meeting packet for Monday, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=177362&amp;&amp;dbid=0">click here</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590456274194.jpeg" alt="The Salina City-County Building. Salina Post file photo" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTA proposed mental health co-responder program, fixed automatic license plate readers, and the 2021 audit report are among the items on the Salina City Commission agenda for Monday.About the meetingStudy sessions and city commission meetings will take place in–person in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, and via Zoom until further notice. Meetings also can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.The meeting also can be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID:892 7598 4587 when prompted.If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hands so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.Citizens also can send written comments or questions to city commissioners via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:citycommission@salina.org">citycommission@salina.org</a>.In order for the commissioners to have an opportunity to review comments in advance of the meeting, please email your comments or questions by 5 p.m. the Sunday prior to the Monday meetings.Study sessionCommissioners are scheduled to meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. Monday. During the study session, they are scheduled to receive a wastewater treatment plant cost update. To see the information packet for the study session, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=499660&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">click here</a>.Regular meetingThe regular meeting is set to being at 4 p.m.Commissioners are scheduled to consider a request to recognize Nov. 26, 2022, as Shop Small Saturday in the City of Salina. Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc., will read the proclamation.Commissioners also are scheduled to consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding among the City of Salina, Saline County, and Central Kansas Mental Health Center for a mental health co-responder program."Mental health co-responder programs pair healthcare professionals with law enforcement officers in responding to calls that involve people who are having either a mental health crisis, are intoxicated, are experiencing homelessness, or have other health or social service needs," according to information in the commission meeting packet.Between April 2021 and Oct. 1, 2022, Salina Police Department personnel responded to 1,090 calls for service dealing with persons in crisis, accounting for approximately 934 hours of an officer's time, the request for action information noted.If approved, the plan is to use $163,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for two years worth of salaries and benefits for two licensed clinicians, who would be employed through the Central Kansas Mental Health Center. Additionally, the Central Kansas Mental Health Center plans to make an in-kind donation of $27,686 "to supplement the salaries and benefits in order to attract better qualified candidates."Additionally, the City of Salina is constructing an office space and providing office furniture, office equipment, a vehicle, 240 hours of proposed training, uniforms, and other safety equipment. These items will be funded through the Salina Police Department 2023 operating budget.Commissioners also are scheduled to consider a request to enter into a three-year service agreement with Flock Group, Inc., for the installation and leasing of 22 fixed, automatic license plate readers, at a total cost of $169,950. If approved, the 22 fixed, solar-powered camera systems would be installed at locations throughout the city, including entry and exit points, high traffic areas, and high-crime areas, according to information from the city.During the meeting, commissioners also are scheduled to review the 2021 audit report from Gordon CPA.To see the full Salina City Commission meeting packet for Monday, <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?startid=177362&amp;&amp;dbid=0">click here</a>.

License plate readers, 2021 audit among City of Salina agenda items

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Patent pending. We frequently see those words on a label but may not think about the process required to gain such a designation.&nbsp;

Today we’ll meet a small-town Kansas law firm that specializes in helping clients across the nation protect their intellectual property.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Attorney Daniel Coughlin is founder and principal of the Coughlin Law Office LLC in Sabetha. Stuart Aller is the patent agent in the law firm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coughlin is a Michigan native.&nbsp;While earning a doctorate in biochemistry at the University of Michigan, he researched a product that was thought to be patentable.&nbsp;“I was intrigued by the patent process,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coughlin earned a law degree at the University of Toledo.&nbsp;Through a church youth group, he met and later married Tamra who was born in Sabetha.&nbsp;While working his way through law school, Coughlin built and programmed control panels at a Sabetha manufacturing company.&nbsp; He recognized that patents help encourage inventors by protecting their innovative ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2012, he opened the Coughlin Law Office in Sabetha.&nbsp;Over time, he found a niche in developing and filing patents for his clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2020, Hiawatha native Stuart Aller joined the firm.&nbsp;Aller graduated from K-State with life science degrees and worked as a scientist for the State of Kansas before moving back to his hometown to teach.&nbsp;Aller met Coughlin and started doing technical writing for the firm during the summers. Aller became interested in the patent work that supports innovation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“I’ve always been interested in science and technology,” Aller said.&nbsp;He sat for the patent bar exam, which is a specialized form of legal certification.&nbsp;“There’s something like a 40% pass rate,” he said.&nbsp;“It was definitely the hardest exam I’ve ever taken.”&nbsp;

Aller passed and, in 2020, became certified by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a registered patent agent. He joined the Coughlin firm in offering their KanPat® intellectual property services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“An inventor will come in with some idea and we will work though it to identify the key factors that make it new and unique,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;Then they develop a proposed filing complete with technical drawings and explanations. Ultimately this is filed with the U.S. Patent Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It is not necessarily a quick process,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;Filings are subject to in-depth review by patent examiners.&nbsp; “Depending on various factors, it can take 2-3 years at the fastest or up to 5-6 years for a patent to issue. However, ‘patent pending’ can usually be achieved in just a few days or weeks.”&nbsp;

“(Working with clients) is one of the best parts of the job,” he said.&nbsp;

Coughlin Law Office recently worked with a K-State student to patent an improved hitch pin.&nbsp;In another case, they worked with an inventor who had been turned away by a big city law firm, but Coughlin and Aller ultimately obtained a patent for him.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sabetha is a fruitful home base for the company due to the multiple innovative manufacturers found in the community.&nbsp;However, the firm’s reputation has grown far beyond the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Coughlin Law Office has done patent work for clients across the nation, from Florida to Washington state.&nbsp;They have also done international work on intellectual property protection in such places as Japan, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;

That’s remarkable for a law firm located in a rural community such as Sabetha, population 2,545 people.&nbsp;Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We get lots of referrals through our loyal clients who appreciate a rural small town law practice with this capability,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;As the law firm’s website states:&nbsp; “We strive to provide professional services with small town warmth and integrity.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kanpat.com/" target="_blank">www.kanpat.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patent pending.&nbsp;Those simple words reflect a complex process, led in this case by a law office in rural Kansas.&nbsp;We commend Daniel Coughlin and Stuart Aller of the Coughlin Law Office for making a difference by encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property in a small town setting.&nbsp; The benefit to rural Kansas should be patently obvious.&nbsp;

Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668973085215.jpeg" alt="Stuart Aller, Daniel Coughlin, and Tamra Coughlin. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
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 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityPatent pending. We frequently see those words on a label but may not think about the process required to gain such a designation.&nbsp;Today we’ll meet a small-town Kansas law firm that specializes in helping clients across the nation protect their intellectual property.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attorney Daniel Coughlin is founder and principal of the Coughlin Law Office LLC in Sabetha. Stuart Aller is the patent agent in the law firm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coughlin is a Michigan native.&nbsp;While earning a doctorate in biochemistry at the University of Michigan, he researched a product that was thought to be patentable.&nbsp;“I was intrigued by the patent process,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coughlin earned a law degree at the University of Toledo.&nbsp;Through a church youth group, he met and later married Tamra who was born in Sabetha.&nbsp;While working his way through law school, Coughlin built and programmed control panels at a Sabetha manufacturing company.&nbsp; He recognized that patents help encourage inventors by protecting their innovative ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2012, he opened the Coughlin Law Office in Sabetha.&nbsp;Over time, he found a niche in developing and filing patents for his clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2020, Hiawatha native Stuart Aller joined the firm.&nbsp;Aller graduated from K-State with life science degrees and worked as a scientist for the State of Kansas before moving back to his hometown to teach.&nbsp;Aller met Coughlin and started doing technical writing for the firm during the summers. Aller became interested in the patent work that supports innovation. &nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve always been interested in science and technology,” Aller said.&nbsp;He sat for the patent bar exam, which is a specialized form of legal certification.&nbsp;“There’s something like a 40% pass rate,” he said.&nbsp;“It was definitely the hardest exam I’ve ever taken.”&nbsp;Aller passed and, in 2020, became certified by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a registered patent agent. He joined the Coughlin firm in offering their KanPat® intellectual property services.&nbsp;&nbsp;“An inventor will come in with some idea and we will work though it to identify the key factors that make it new and unique,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;Then they develop a proposed filing complete with technical drawings and explanations. Ultimately this is filed with the U.S. Patent Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is not necessarily a quick process,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;Filings are subject to in-depth review by patent examiners.&nbsp; “Depending on various factors, it can take 2-3 years at the fastest or up to 5-6 years for a patent to issue. However, ‘patent pending’ can usually be achieved in just a few days or weeks.”&nbsp;“(Working with clients) is one of the best parts of the job,” he said.&nbsp;Coughlin Law Office recently worked with a K-State student to patent an improved hitch pin.&nbsp;In another case, they worked with an inventor who had been turned away by a big city law firm, but Coughlin and Aller ultimately obtained a patent for him.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sabetha is a fruitful home base for the company due to the multiple innovative manufacturers found in the community.&nbsp;However, the firm’s reputation has grown far beyond the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coughlin Law Office has done patent work for clients across the nation, from Florida to Washington state.&nbsp;They have also done international work on intellectual property protection in such places as Japan, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;That’s remarkable for a law firm located in a rural community such as Sabetha, population 2,545 people.&nbsp;Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We get lots of referrals through our loyal clients who appreciate a rural small town law practice with this capability,” Coughlin said.&nbsp;As the law firm’s website states:&nbsp; “We strive to provide professional services with small town warmth and integrity.”&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kanpat.com/" target="_blank">www.kanpat.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Patent pending.&nbsp;Those simple words reflect a complex process, led in this case by a law office in rural Kansas.&nbsp;We commend Daniel Coughlin and Stuart Aller of the Coughlin Law Office for making a difference by encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property in a small town setting.&nbsp; The benefit to rural Kansas should be patently obvious.&nbsp;Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

NOW THAT'S RURAL: Daniel Coughlin, Coughlin Law Firm

By definition, an “ambassador” is a person who represents, speaks for or advertises a particular organization or group of people. However, for Ethan Brown and Elle Eilert, their new role as K-State Student Ambassadors runs much deeper than that simple definition.&nbsp; For them, purple pride is a way of life. They love K-State, and they want prospective students to fall in love with this university too. They represent all the best things that K-State is known for: community, camaraderie and a can-do attitude.&nbsp; When their names were announced as the 2023 K-State Student Ambassador winners on the field at the Homecoming football game Oct. 29, they joined a proud tradition of Student Ambassadors dating back to 1977, when the K-State Alumni Association established the program.&nbsp; “When I walked onto the field at halftime, I was honored just to have been a candidate,” said Brown, a&nbsp; junior in marketing from Salina. “I was shocked when I heard my name announced as the 2023 Student Ambassador, but that quickly gave way to the greatest feeling. Even now, it means so much to me that the student body put their trust in me. I am both honored and humbled. The theme for Homecoming week was Wildcat Dreams, and hearing my name that day was the realization of mine.” “When my name was announced, I definitely did a double-take,” echoes Eilert, a junior in mathematics and secondary education from Beloit. “I was just so pumped. I immediately looked at my dad who was on the field with me. He was extremely excited for me and it was really special to share that experience with family and friends. Being ambassador is such an honor, I am still shocked whenever I think about it.”

So, what exactly is involved in a Student Ambassador’s duties?&nbsp;

●Visiting with prospective students and alumni. 

●Attending Student Alumni Board meetings and activities. 

●Assisting with programming on campus such as the Alumni Fellows program, All-University Homecoming Committee and other special events. 

●Assisting the K-State President's Office as needed.

Ambassadors are elected during Homecoming week by a student vote from a group of semifinalists. They serve a one-year term, and each receives the Kirk Family Student Ambassador Scholarship of $2,500, clothing from Manhattan clothing store Borck Brothers and an official K-State ring from Balfour and the Alumni Association.

Brown and Eilert were already familiar faces on campus before becoming Student Ambassadors.&nbsp;Brown is a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He also serves as campus access director for the Student Governing Association and as vice president of allocations for Student Foundation. In his free time, his interests include western sports (especially bull riding) and researching Professional Bull Riders (PBR) stats for CBS Sports’ play-by-play announcer. Brown said he ran for Student Ambassador with the goal of spreading the message that K-State will do whatever it takes to help students overcome possible barriers and help them thrive in their education. He believes K-State is a place for everyone.&nbsp; “Throughout my life, I have been challenged in terms of accessibility,” he said. “K-State has always cleared a path for me to take advantage of the opportunities both in the classroom and in organizations I’m involved with: Student Foundation (student philanthropy), Student Government and my fraternity.” He’s ready to help prospective students come to know the university the same way he does. “As a Student Ambassador, I want to impart my enthusiasm for our university into every community in Kansas and beyond, help build the future group of the Wildcat family through recruitment, and share in the remembrances of various alumni of their experiences at Kansas State,” Brown said. “I am most looking forward to making connections and talking about the amazing things that make K-State great.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eilert is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Additionally, she serves on the Student Opportunity Awards Committee for Student Foundation. Her interests include spending time with friends, enjoying a good cup of tea and going for jogs around town. “I have always loved Kansas State — the ‘Alma Mater’ was practically a lullaby around my house growing up,” Eilert said. “Family is the building block of society and K-State captured this culture in a bottle. Just like a loving family, K-State offers the safety to learn, grow and fail so its students are marked by resilience, empathy and greatness. K-State is more than a university; it’s a home that I dearly love.” She’s excited to share that love for K-State with prospective students.&nbsp; “I have loved my time at Kansas State, specifically the community and experiences it has given me,” she said. “There is nowhere like it, with opportunities of a large university but the experiences of a tight-knit community. I truly believe there is something for everyone here, and I can’t help but want to share that with those that I encounter.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668918131161.jpeg" alt="Elle Eilert, left, of Beloit, and Ethan Brown, of Salina,&nbsp;were announced as the 2023 K-State Student Ambassador winners on the field at the Homecoming football game Oct. 29. Photos courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.com/">K-State Alumni Association</a>" />
 <figcaption>Elle Eilert, left, of Beloit, and Ethan Brown, of Salina,&nbsp;were announced as the 2023 K-State Student Ambassador winners on the field at the Homecoming football game Oct. 29. Photos courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.com/">K-State Alumni Association</a></figcaption>
 </figure>K-State Alumni AssociationBy definition, an “ambassador” is a person who represents, speaks for or advertises a particular organization or group of people. However, for Ethan Brown and Elle Eilert, their new role as K-State Student Ambassadors runs much deeper than that simple definition.&nbsp; For them, purple pride is a way of life. They love K-State, and they want prospective students to fall in love with this university too. They represent all the best things that K-State is known for: community, camaraderie and a can-do attitude.&nbsp; When their names were announced as the 2023 K-State Student Ambassador winners on the field at the Homecoming football game Oct. 29, they joined a proud tradition of Student Ambassadors dating back to 1977, when the K-State Alumni Association established the program.&nbsp; “When I walked onto the field at halftime, I was honored just to have been a candidate,” said Brown, a&nbsp; junior in marketing from Salina. “I was shocked when I heard my name announced as the 2023 Student Ambassador, but that quickly gave way to the greatest feeling. Even now, it means so much to me that the student body put their trust in me. I am both honored and humbled. The theme for Homecoming week was Wildcat Dreams, and hearing my name that day was the realization of mine.” “When my name was announced, I definitely did a double-take,” echoes Eilert, a junior in mathematics and secondary education from Beloit. “I was just so pumped. I immediately looked at my dad who was on the field with me. He was extremely excited for me and it was really special to share that experience with family and friends. Being ambassador is such an honor, I am still shocked whenever I think about it.” <h2>About the program</h2>So, what exactly is involved in a Student Ambassador’s duties?&nbsp;●Visiting with prospective students and alumni. ●Attending Student Alumni Board meetings and activities. ●Assisting with programming on campus such as the Alumni Fellows program, All-University Homecoming Committee and other special events. ●Assisting the K-State President's Office as needed.Ambassadors are elected during Homecoming week by a student vote from a group of semifinalists. They serve a one-year term, and each receives the Kirk Family Student Ambassador Scholarship of $2,500, clothing from Manhattan clothing store Borck Brothers and an official K-State ring from Balfour and the Alumni Association. <h2>About the 2023 Ambassadors</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668918556298.jpeg" alt="Ethan Brown" />
 <figcaption>Ethan Brown</figcaption>
 </figure>Brown and Eilert were already familiar faces on campus before becoming Student Ambassadors.&nbsp;Brown is a member of Delta Chi fraternity. He also serves as campus access director for the Student Governing Association and as vice president of allocations for Student Foundation. In his free time, his interests include western sports (especially bull riding) and researching Professional Bull Riders (PBR) stats for CBS Sports’ play-by-play announcer. Brown said he ran for Student Ambassador with the goal of spreading the message that K-State will do whatever it takes to help students overcome possible barriers and help them thrive in their education. He believes K-State is a place for everyone.&nbsp; “Throughout my life, I have been challenged in terms of accessibility,” he said. “K-State has always cleared a path for me to take advantage of the opportunities both in the classroom and in organizations I’m involved with: Student Foundation (student philanthropy), Student Government and my fraternity.” He’s ready to help prospective students come to know the university the same way he does. “As a Student Ambassador, I want to impart my enthusiasm for our university into every community in Kansas and beyond, help build the future group of the Wildcat family through recruitment, and share in the remembrances of various alumni of their experiences at Kansas State,” Brown said. “I am most looking forward to making connections and talking about the amazing things that make K-State great.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668918487559.jpeg" alt="Elle Eilert" />
 <figcaption>Elle Eilert</figcaption>
 </figure>Eilert is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Additionally, she serves on the Student Opportunity Awards Committee for Student Foundation. Her interests include spending time with friends, enjoying a good cup of tea and going for jogs around town. “I have always loved Kansas State — the ‘Alma Mater’ was practically a lullaby around my house growing up,” Eilert said. “Family is the building block of society and K-State captured this culture in a bottle. Just like a loving family, K-State offers the safety to learn, grow and fail so its students are marked by resilience, empathy and greatness. K-State is more than a university; it’s a home that I dearly love.” She’s excited to share that love for K-State with prospective students.&nbsp; “I have loved my time at Kansas State, specifically the community and experiences it has given me,” she said. “There is nowhere like it, with opportunities of a large university but the experiences of a tight-knit community. I truly believe there is something for everyone here, and I can’t help but want to share that with those that I encounter.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Salina's Brown, Beloit's Eilert named K-State Student Ambassadors

With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday comes local government closings.

Most City of Salina and Saline County offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. They are scheduled to return to regular hours on Nov. 28.

No City of Salina sanitation collection will take place Thursday. Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day. Regular collection will resume Nov. 28.

Additionally, the City of Salina Landfill will be closed Thursday. Normal operating hours will resume Friday.

The Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center will be closed Thursday and will resume regular operating hours on Friday.

The Salina Public Library plans to close at 6 p.m. Wednesday&nbsp; and be closed all day Thursday and Friday. The library is scheduled to resume regular hours on Saturday.

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 <figcaption>&nbsp; Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/es/@cryancom?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Christopher Ryan</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/thanksgiving?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTWith the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday comes local government closings.Most City of Salina and Saline County offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. They are scheduled to return to regular hours on Nov. 28.No City of Salina sanitation collection will take place Thursday. Thursday and Friday collections will be delayed by one day. Regular collection will resume Nov. 28.Additionally, the City of Salina Landfill will be closed Thursday. Normal operating hours will resume Friday.The Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center will be closed Thursday and will resume regular operating hours on Friday.The Salina Public Library plans to close at 6 p.m. Wednesday&nbsp; and be closed all day Thursday and Friday. The library is scheduled to resume regular hours on Saturday.

City of Salina, Saline County closings for Thanksgiving

Today is Sunday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2022. There are 41 days left in the year.

On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain's future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.

In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. (Almost a year later, the International Military Tribune sentenced 12 of the defendants to death; seven received prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life; three were acquitted.)

In 1952, President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his selection of John Foster Dulles to be his secretary of state.

In 1967, the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock at the Commerce Department ticked past 200 million.

In 1969, the Nixon administration announced a halt to residential use of the pesticide DDT as part of a total phaseout. A group of American Indian activists began a 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.

In 1985, the first version of Microsoft's Windows operating system, Windows 1.0, was officially released.

In 1992, fire seriously damaged Windsor Castle, the favorite weekend home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

In 1998, forty-six states embraced a $206 billion settlement with cigarette makers over health costs for treating sick smokers.

In 2000, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled before the Florida Supreme Court over whether the presidential election recount should be allowed to continue.

In 2003, Michael Jackson was booked on suspicion of child molestation in Santa Barbara, California. (Jackson was later acquitted at trial.) Record producer Phil Spector was charged with murder in the shooting death of an actor, Lana Clarkson, at his home in Alhambra, California. (Spector's first trial ended with a hung jury in 2007; he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009 and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. He died in January 2021.)

In 2015, Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, was released from prison after 30 years behind bars for spying for Israel. (After five years of parole, Pollard moved to Israel in December 2020.)

In 2020, Georgia's Republican governor and its top elections official certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state's presidential vote over President Donald Trump; the margin was less than 0.5%, allowing the Trump campaign to ask for a recount. A recount of the presidential election in Wisconsin's two most heavily Democratic counties began with the Trump campaign seeking unsuccessfully to discard tens of thousands of absentee ballots.

Ten years ago: Former boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot while sitting in a car in his hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. (Camacho died four days later after doctors removed him from life support.) "Elmo" puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" amid allegations of sexually abusing underage boys, which Clash denied. Jack Taylor, a guard for the Grinnell College basketball team, shattered the NCAA scoring record with a 138-point performance as the Division III school beat Faith Baptist Bible, 179-104.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump announced that he was designating North Korea, which he called a "murderous regime," as a state sponsor of terror. CBS News suspended Charlie Rose, and PBS stopped distribution of his nightly interview show, after a Washington Post report carried accusations of sexual misconduct from eight women.

One year ago: Police and witnesses said about 80 people, some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, ransacked a high-end department store in the San Francisco Bay Area, assaulting employees and stealing merchandise before fleeing in cars waiting outside. Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections; demonstrations against virus restrictions also took place in Switzerland, Croatia, Italy and Northern Ireland.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Estelle Parsons is 95. Comedian Dick Smothers is 84. President Joe Biden is 80. Singer Norman Greenbaum is 80. Actor Veronica Hamel is 79. Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is 76. Singer Joe Walsh is 75. Actor Richard Masur is 74. Opera singer Barbara Hendricks is 74. Former national security adviser John Bolton is 74. Actor Bo Derek is 66. Former NFL player Mark Gastineau is 66. Reggae musician Jimmy Brown (UB40) is 65. Actor Sean Young is 63. Pianist Jim Brickman is 61. Actor Ming-Na is 59. Actor Ned Vaughn is 58. Rapper Mike D (The Beastie Boys) is 57. Rapper Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) is 57. Actor Callie Thorne is 53. Actor Sabrina Lloyd is 52. Actor Joel McHale is 51. Actor Marisa Ryan is 48. Country singer Dierks Bentley is 47. Actor Joshua Gomez is 47. Actor Laura Harris is 46. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes is 46. Country singer Josh Turner is 45. Actor Nadine Velazquez is 44. Actor Jacob Pitts is 43. Actor Andrea Riseborough is 41. Actor Jeremy Jordan is 38. Actor Dan Byrd is 37. Actor Ashley Fink is 36. Rock musician Jared Followill (Kings of Leon) is 36. Actor Jaina Lee Ortiz is 36. Actor Cody Linley is 33. Pop musician Michael Clifford (5 Seconds to Summer) is 27.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2022. There are 41 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain's future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.On this date: In 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. (Almost a year later, the International Military Tribune sentenced 12 of the defendants to death; seven received prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life; three were acquitted.)In 1952, President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his selection of John Foster Dulles to be his secretary of state.In 1967, the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock at the Commerce Department ticked past 200 million.In 1969, the Nixon administration announced a halt to residential use of the pesticide DDT as part of a total phaseout. A group of American Indian activists began a 19-month occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.In 1985, the first version of Microsoft's Windows operating system, Windows 1.0, was officially released.In 1992, fire seriously damaged Windsor Castle, the favorite weekend home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.In 1998, forty-six states embraced a $206 billion settlement with cigarette makers over health costs for treating sick smokers.In 2000, lawyers for Al Gore and George W. Bush battled before the Florida Supreme Court over whether the presidential election recount should be allowed to continue.In 2003, Michael Jackson was booked on suspicion of child molestation in Santa Barbara, California. (Jackson was later acquitted at trial.) Record producer Phil Spector was charged with murder in the shooting death of an actor, Lana Clarkson, at his home in Alhambra, California. (Spector's first trial ended with a hung jury in 2007; he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009 and sentenced to 19 years to life in prison. He died in January 2021.)In 2015, Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, was released from prison after 30 years behind bars for spying for Israel. (After five years of parole, Pollard moved to Israel in December 2020.)In 2020, Georgia's Republican governor and its top elections official certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state's presidential vote over President Donald Trump; the margin was less than 0.5%, allowing the Trump campaign to ask for a recount. A recount of the presidential election in Wisconsin's two most heavily Democratic counties began with the Trump campaign seeking unsuccessfully to discard tens of thousands of absentee ballots.Ten years ago: Former boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot while sitting in a car in his hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. (Camacho died four days later after doctors removed him from life support.) "Elmo" puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" amid allegations of sexually abusing underage boys, which Clash denied. Jack Taylor, a guard for the Grinnell College basketball team, shattered the NCAA scoring record with a 138-point performance as the Division III school beat Faith Baptist Bible, 179-104.Five years ago: President Donald Trump announced that he was designating North Korea, which he called a "murderous regime," as a state sponsor of terror. CBS News suspended Charlie Rose, and PBS stopped distribution of his nightly interview show, after a Washington Post report carried accusations of sexual misconduct from eight women.One year ago: Police and witnesses said about 80 people, some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, ransacked a high-end department store in the San Francisco Bay Area, assaulting employees and stealing merchandise before fleeing in cars waiting outside. Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections; demonstrations against virus restrictions also took place in Switzerland, Croatia, Italy and Northern Ireland.Today's Birthdays: Actor Estelle Parsons is 95. Comedian Dick Smothers is 84. President Joe Biden is 80. Singer Norman Greenbaum is 80. Actor Veronica Hamel is 79. Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is 76. Singer Joe Walsh is 75. Actor Richard Masur is 74. Opera singer Barbara Hendricks is 74. Former national security adviser John Bolton is 74. Actor Bo Derek is 66. Former NFL player Mark Gastineau is 66. Reggae musician Jimmy Brown (UB40) is 65. Actor Sean Young is 63. Pianist Jim Brickman is 61. Actor Ming-Na is 59. Actor Ned Vaughn is 58. Rapper Mike D (The Beastie Boys) is 57. Rapper Sen Dog (Cypress Hill) is 57. Actor Callie Thorne is 53. Actor Sabrina Lloyd is 52. Actor Joel McHale is 51. Actor Marisa Ryan is 48. Country singer Dierks Bentley is 47. Actor Joshua Gomez is 47. Actor Laura Harris is 46. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Dawes is 46. Country singer Josh Turner is 45. Actor Nadine Velazquez is 44. Actor Jacob Pitts is 43. Actor Andrea Riseborough is 41. Actor Jeremy Jordan is 38. Actor Dan Byrd is 37. Actor Ashley Fink is 36. Rock musician Jared Followill (Kings of Leon) is 36. Actor Jaina Lee Ortiz is 36. Actor Cody Linley is 33. Pop musician Michael Clifford (5 Seconds to Summer) is 27.

Today in History - November 20

DICKINSON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Saturday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Dodge Charger driven by Leannitta M.&nbsp;Heller, 36, Solomon, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Solomon.

The Dodge rear-ended a 2001 Ford Excursion driven by Michael J. Morton, 68, San Bernadino, California.

EMS transported&nbsp;Heller and Morton to Salina Regional Health Center. The KHP reported two children were also in the Dodge. They did not report if they were transported for treatment.&nbsp; The drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

DICKINSON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Saturday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Dodge Charger driven by Leannitta M.&nbsp;Heller, 36, Solomon, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Solomon.The Dodge rear-ended a 2001 Ford Excursion driven by Michael J. Morton, 68, San Bernadino, California.EMS transported&nbsp;Heller and Morton to Salina Regional Health Center. The KHP reported two children were also in the Dodge. They did not report if they were transported for treatment.&nbsp; The drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

2 hospitalized in Salina after I-70 rear-end crash

Near average temperatures along with breezy conditions are expected for today. 

Elevated fire weather conditions are also possible this afternoon across central Kansas.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceNear average temperatures along with breezy conditions are expected for today. Elevated fire weather conditions are also possible this afternoon across central Kansas.

NWS: Warmer, breezy across the area for Sunday

Young and old braved wind chills into the 20s to participate in Salina Downtown's Holiday Festival Saturday.

The festival, including a variety of booths, activities, and offerings from downtown merchants, was being held in conjunction with the annual Parade of Lights, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Santa Fe Avenue. The parade is expected to have more than 110 entries.

After the parade, the Community Christmas Tree in Campbell Plaza will be lit, followed by a performance by Don Wagner.

READ:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d68048a5-d762-45d3-adf4-0261b4ed3049">Salina's Campbell Plaza decorated for the holidays</a>

Here are some additional views of the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival:

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668898688392.jpeg" alt="Salina Downtown, Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop helps a youngster with a bag of reindeer food at the Equity Bank booth at the 67401 Plaza. Photos by Leslie Eikleberry/Salina Post" />
 <figcaption>Salina Downtown, Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop helps a youngster with a bag of reindeer food at the Equity Bank booth at the 67401 Plaza. Photos by Leslie Eikleberry/Salina Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostYoung and old braved wind chills into the 20s to participate in Salina Downtown's Holiday Festival Saturday.The festival, including a variety of booths, activities, and offerings from downtown merchants, was being held in conjunction with the annual Parade of Lights, which is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Santa Fe Avenue. The parade is expected to have more than 110 entries.After the parade, the Community Christmas Tree in Campbell Plaza will be lit, followed by a performance by Don Wagner.READ:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/d68048a5-d762-45d3-adf4-0261b4ed3049">Salina's Campbell Plaza decorated for the holidays</a>Here are some additional views of the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668899605683.jpeg" alt="Vegan Shark performs on the City Lights Stage during the Holiday Festival." />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668898995113.jpeg" alt="Face painting by Color Me Crazy courtesy the Bank of Tescott was a popular Holiday Festival destination." />
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Salina Downtown kicks off holiday season Saturday

By NATE KING Salina Post

Late this morning, Salina Fire crews were on scene at Marshall’s in Salina located at 2450 South 9th Street in Salina.&nbsp; Salina Fire Department responded to reports of smoke inside the store and a fire alarm that sounded an alarm. The store was evacuated. According to Salina Fire, the cause of the smoke was attributed to a bad belt on HVAC system on the roof.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668887973532.jpeg" alt="Salina Firefighters responded this morning to a report of smoke at Marshall's. Photo by Salina Post" />
 <figcaption>Salina Firefighters responded this morning to a report of smoke at Marshall's. Photo by Salina Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina Post Late this morning, Salina Fire crews were on scene at Marshall’s in Salina located at 2450 South 9th Street in Salina.&nbsp; Salina Fire Department responded to reports of smoke inside the store and a fire alarm that sounded an alarm. The store was evacuated. According to Salina Fire, the cause of the smoke was attributed to a bad belt on HVAC system on the roof.

Smoke causes Marshall's to be evacuated Saturday

OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia and KanConnect public transportation, will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving.&nbsp;

CityGo service will resume on Black Friday (Nov. 25), with hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; Peak routes will not be running.&nbsp;

Regional Paratransit service will only be running essential trips on Friday.&nbsp;

81 Connection and KanConnect will be running regular routes on Friday.

OCCK TransportationOCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia and KanConnect public transportation, will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving.&nbsp;CityGo service will resume on Black Friday (Nov. 25), with hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; Peak routes will not be running.&nbsp;Regional Paratransit service will only be running essential trips on Friday.&nbsp;81 Connection and KanConnect will be running regular routes on Friday.Both GoAbilene and GoConcordia public transportation systems will be closed on Friday.Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Nov. 26.

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