Salina Public Library’s Gallery 708 is hosting art from some familiar faces. 

Various pieces of art created by library staff members are on display through Sept. 4. A reception will be held at Gallery 708 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 2.

The exhibit features photography, quilting, watercolor and acrylic pieces, and more.

The pride in the local beauty of the area and the desire to articulate and share that beauty is a common thread for all of the library staff artists. Many of the artists are natives of Salina or Kansas, and many graduated from local universities or taught in local schools (some for more than 30 years). 

The passion for the beauty that can be found around Salina comes through in the work currently displayed in Gallery 708. The main themes of much of the displayed work include the great outdoors, animals, and nature.

Gallery 708 is located near the south entrance of Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm Street. The public is welcome to view the exhibit during library hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

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 </figure>Salina Public LibrarySalina Public Library’s Gallery 708 is hosting art from some familiar faces. Various pieces of art created by library staff members are on display through Sept. 4. A reception will be held at Gallery 708 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 2.The exhibit features photography, quilting, watercolor and acrylic pieces, and more.The pride in the local beauty of the area and the desire to articulate and share that beauty is a common thread for all of the library staff artists. Many of the artists are natives of Salina or Kansas, and many graduated from local universities or taught in local schools (some for more than 30 years). The passion for the beauty that can be found around Salina comes through in the work currently displayed in Gallery 708. The main themes of much of the displayed work include the great outdoors, animals, and nature.Gallery 708 is located near the south entrance of Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm Street. The public is welcome to view the exhibit during library hours: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.

Gallery 708 exhibit features art by Salina Public Library staff

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—Ellsworth County Sheriff's Deputy Jerry Slaught&nbsp; injured&nbsp; by a bison Aug. 7 was discharged from Salina Regional Health Center and is recovering, according to Sheriff Murray Marston.

Slaught reported he located the bison just South of Kansas Highway 4. When he exited the vehicle to find a pasture gate, the animal had not seen him, yet.

When the bison did see him, according to Slaught, the animal charged so fast he was unable to return to the patrol car in time.

The bison struck Slaught in the chest, knocking him to the ground. Slaught was able to get to his feet and the animal charged a second time, goring him in the left thigh and tossed him 10-12 feet in the air.

A Rice County deputy arrived at the scene just as the attack occurred and put the animal down as it appeared it would charge Slaught again, according to Marston.

Following Slaught's encounter, 56-year-old Scott Schroeder of rural Bushton, was found dead in a nearby pen and it is believed a bison killed him, according to Marston.

Schroeder's body was in a row of trees north of K-4 at 5th Road near where Slaught was injured by a bison a few hours earlier. Schroeder was the owner of over 20 buffalo kept at that location, according to Marston.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—Ellsworth County Sheriff's Deputy Jerry Slaught&nbsp; injured&nbsp; by a bison Aug. 7 was discharged from Salina Regional Health Center and is recovering, according to Sheriff Murray Marston.Slaught reported he located the bison just South of Kansas Highway 4. When he exited the vehicle to find a pasture gate, the animal had not seen him, yet.When the bison did see him, according to Slaught, the animal charged so fast he was unable to return to the patrol car in time.The bison struck Slaught in the chest, knocking him to the ground. Slaught was able to get to his feet and the animal charged a second time, goring him in the left thigh and tossed him 10-12 feet in the air.A Rice County deputy arrived at the scene just as the attack occurred and put the animal down as it appeared it would charge Slaught again, according to Marston.Following Slaught's encounter, 56-year-old Scott Schroeder of rural Bushton, was found dead in a nearby pen and it is believed a bison killed him, according to Marston.Schroeder's body was in a row of trees north of K-4 at 5th Road near where Slaught was injured by a bison a few hours earlier. Schroeder was the owner of over 20 buffalo kept at that location, according to Marston.

Ellsworth Co. deputy recounts his near death experience with a bison

By SHERMAN SMITH <a href="http://kansasreflector.com">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — State Sen. Caryn Tyson on Monday dramatically scaled back her request to recount votes for the GOP nomination for state treasurer, targeting just six counties for a review of ballots by hand.

State Rep. Steven Johnson led Tyson by 452 votes as of 5 p.m. Monday with 102 out of 105 counties having certified their results, the Secretary of State’s Office said. There were 836 provisional ballots left to be reviewed.

Jonson, from Assaria, said he hoped to learn the final numbers late Monday and begin work on the general election campaign.

“We’ll hit the ground running as soon as we’re able to take that step and make sure the nominee is clear,” Johnson said.

Tyson had requested a hand recount of ballots in 55 rural counties, which would have cost an estimated $46,000. On Monday, she narrowed her request to a full recount in Cloud, Harvey, McPherson and Ottawa counties, as well as a hand recount of advanced in Dickinson and Barton Counties and the city of Great Bend.

The Secretary of State’s Office said Tyson posted a bond of $2,570.54 and that counties could begin their hand recount. Tyson didn’t immediately respond to a call Monday seeking comment on the status of the race.

Monday was the deadline for counties to canvass and certify results in the Aug. 2 election. Johnson, Sedgwick and Shawnee counties were among those that canvassed Monday, a process the includes the review of provisional ballots. Johnson leads by a vote count of 219,363 to 218,911.

On Saturday, the Secretary of State’s Office said 74 of the 105 counties had certified election results as of 5 p.m. Friday. At that time, Johnson led Tyson by 324 votes.

If Johnson’s lead holds, he will face Democratic state Treasurer Lynn Rogers in the general election. Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Rogers, formerly her lieutenant governor, to fill the vacant office in January 2021.

“We’re moving full steam ahead as the nominee for the Democratic Party,” Rogers said in a phone interview. “We’re excited that we can be talking to people and visiting with people. We do get the question of who I’m running against. I guess we’ll wait to see.”

Sherman Smith is the 2021 and 2022 Kansas Press Association’s journalist of the year. He has written award-winning news stories about the instability of the Kansas foster care system, misconduct by government officials, sexual abuse, technology, education, and the Legislature. He previously spent 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal. A lifelong Kansan, he graduated from Emporia State University in 2004 as a Shepherd Scholar with a degree in English.

The above story is republished with permission from <a href="http://kansasreflector.com">Kansas Reflector</a>.

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 </figure>By SHERMAN SMITH <a href="http://kansasreflector.com">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — State Sen. Caryn Tyson on Monday dramatically scaled back her request to recount votes for the GOP nomination for state treasurer, targeting just six counties for a review of ballots by hand.State Rep. Steven Johnson led Tyson by 452 votes as of 5 p.m. Monday with 102 out of 105 counties having certified their results, the Secretary of State’s Office said. There were 836 provisional ballots left to be reviewed.Jonson, from Assaria, said he hoped to learn the final numbers late Monday and begin work on the general election campaign.“We’ll hit the ground running as soon as we’re able to take that step and make sure the nominee is clear,” Johnson said.Tyson had requested a hand recount of ballots in 55 rural counties, which would have cost an estimated $46,000. On Monday, she narrowed her request to a full recount in Cloud, Harvey, McPherson and Ottawa counties, as well as a hand recount of advanced in Dickinson and Barton Counties and the city of Great Bend.The Secretary of State’s Office said Tyson posted a bond of $2,570.54 and that counties could begin their hand recount. Tyson didn’t immediately respond to a call Monday seeking comment on the status of the race.Monday was the deadline for counties to canvass and certify results in the Aug. 2 election. Johnson, Sedgwick and Shawnee counties were among those that canvassed Monday, a process the includes the review of provisional ballots. Johnson leads by a vote count of 219,363 to 218,911.On Saturday, the Secretary of State’s Office said 74 of the 105 counties had certified election results as of 5 p.m. Friday. At that time, Johnson led Tyson by 324 votes.If Johnson’s lead holds, he will face Democratic state Treasurer Lynn Rogers in the general election. Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Rogers, formerly her lieutenant governor, to fill the vacant office in January 2021.“We’re moving full steam ahead as the nominee for the Democratic Party,” Rogers said in a phone interview. “We’re excited that we can be talking to people and visiting with people. We do get the question of who I’m running against. I guess we’ll wait to see.”Sherman Smith is the 2021 and 2022 Kansas Press Association’s journalist of the year. He has written award-winning news stories about the instability of the Kansas foster care system, misconduct by government officials, sexual abuse, technology, education, and the Legislature. He previously spent 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal. A lifelong Kansan, he graduated from Emporia State University in 2004 as a Shepherd Scholar with a degree in English.The above story is republished with permission from <a href="http://kansasreflector.com">Kansas Reflector</a>.

Tyson scales back recount request in GOP race for state treasurer

A project that would reconstruct and realign part of Kansas Highway 4 in Saline County is one of 11 expansion and modernization highway projects announced Monday by Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz.

The projects, a total investment of more than $520 million, have been committed to construction as part of the Kelly Administration’s bipartisan transportation plan, IKE, according to information from the governor's office.

“Expanding and modernizing our highways will improve roadway safety, create good jobs, and deliver more economic opportunities across Kansas, both now and in the future,” said Governor Kelly. “These 11 projects demonstrate that investing in transportation benefits our communities, taxpayers, and businesses.”  

After hosting a series of local consult meetings in 2019 and 2021, Kansas Department of Transportation staff worked with community leaders to help identify regional transportation priorities and determine cost-effective ways to deliver them. 

Secretary Lorenz said KDOT is fully committed to the announced projects and noted the importance of watching inflationary prices and being flexible in scheduling. 

The project in Saline County involves the reconstruction and realignment of seven miles of K-4 from approximately two miles east of the K-4/Kansas Highway 104 junction to just east of the K-4/S. Kipp Road intersection. The project is estimated to cost $23 million and is expected to be let in 2024.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTA project that would reconstruct and realign part of Kansas Highway 4 in Saline County is one of 11 expansion and modernization highway projects announced Monday by Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz.The projects, a total investment of more than $520 million, have been committed to construction as part of the Kelly Administration’s bipartisan transportation plan, IKE, according to information from the governor's office.“Expanding and modernizing our highways will improve roadway safety, create good jobs, and deliver more economic opportunities across Kansas, both now and in the future,” said Governor Kelly. “These 11 projects demonstrate that investing in transportation benefits our communities, taxpayers, and businesses.”  After hosting a series of local consult meetings in 2019 and 2021, Kansas Department of Transportation staff worked with community leaders to help identify regional transportation priorities and determine cost-effective ways to deliver them. Secretary Lorenz said KDOT is fully committed to the announced projects and noted the importance of watching inflationary prices and being flexible in scheduling. The project in Saline County involves the reconstruction and realignment of seven miles of K-4 from approximately two miles east of the K-4/Kansas Highway 104 junction to just east of the K-4/S. Kipp Road intersection. The project is estimated to cost $23 million and is expected to be let in 2024.

K-4 project in Saline County among 11 added to IKE transportation plan

Cooler weather will begin to spread south across the region today. 

A smattering of hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms will impact the region today and tonight, with the highest chances tonight.

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Cooler temperatures move in; chance for rain today

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The competitive benefits package is designed to attract and retain quality and long-term associates. Benefits Include:

· Supplemental Insurance /Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

· Voluntary Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Insurance

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 </figure>Job Opportunities in Salina:· Commercial Post Closing Specialist· Customer Care Center CSR· Customer Care Center Supervisor· TEMP Quality Assurance Specialist· Staff Auditor I· Treasury Management Implementation Coordinator· Payroll Associate· BSA AML Analyst I· Senior Fraud &amp; Loss Prevention Analyst· Universal BankerTo apply, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/5b273a87-9d89-4524-a01c-ea292c036c32/Sunflower-Bank-NA">Sunflower Bank NA - Job Opportunities (paylocity.com)</a>The competitive benefits package is designed to attract and retain quality and long-term associates. Benefits Include:· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance· Supplemental Insurance /Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)· Group Term Life Insurance· Long-term Disability Insurance· Voluntary Life Insurance· Voluntary Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment Insurance· 401k Plan· Paid Time Off (PTO)· Short-term Disability Insurance· Volunteer/Parenting Leave· Holiday Leave· Tuition Reimbursement

Today in History - August 16

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansashistorical/">Kansas Historical Society Facebook page</a>:

Get your cameras ready! The Happy Birthday, Kansas! Photo Contest is now accepting submissions. This year’s theme is “What Kansas Means to Me” and is open to students in first through 12th grade during the 2022 school year. Photos must be taken of Kansas by the student in 2022. First place in each grade level will receive iPads and second place in each grade level will receive Kindles. The contest closes on January 9, 2023 at 5:00. Winners will be notified and awards will be announced at the Kansas Day celebration at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka on January 27, 2023. This contest sponsored by the Kansas legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society. #kansashistory

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kansashistorical/">Kansas Historical Society Facebook page</a>:Get your cameras ready! The Happy Birthday, Kansas! Photo Contest is now accepting submissions. This year’s theme is “What Kansas Means to Me” and is open to students in first through 12th grade during the 2022 school year. Photos must be taken of Kansas by the student in 2022. First place in each grade level will receive iPads and second place in each grade level will receive Kindles. The contest closes on January 9, 2023 at 5:00. Winners will be notified and awards will be announced at the Kansas Day celebration at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka on January 27, 2023. This contest sponsored by the Kansas legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society. #kansashistory<figure>
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'What Kansas Means to Me' theme of student photo contest

Road improvements, grant awards, and the new jail are among the topics on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday.

Saline County Commission is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash Street. The meetings also can be viewed on Saline County’s YouTube channel:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA</a>.

To participate in the meetings, citizens will need to use the Zoom link. Use the following link and put in the Meeting ID and passcode:

<a href="https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09</a>

For further information, contact the County Commission’s Office at (785) 309-5825.

Commissioners are scheduled to consider awarding a bid for a road improvement project at the intersection of S. Donmyer Road and E. Water Well Road. The project extends approximately 2,100 feet to the north and 1,800 feet to the east of the intersecrion. 

The project includes roadway reconstruction and replacing three drainage structures. Additionally, a reinforced concrete box replacement a half mile south of the intersection will be included.

The project is planned to take place in 2023 and last five to six months, according to information in the commission meeting packet.

County staff is recommending that commissioners accept the bid submitted by Reece Construction Co., Inc., for an estimated amount of $894,578.66.

Commissioners also are scheduled to consider approving seven grant applications for funds from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. These would fund capital improvements and expenses designed to improve or increase the capacity or services to Saline County in response to COVID-19 or allow the nonprofit to adapt to direct and indirect challenges caused by the pandemic.

A review committee made up of John Shea, executive director of the North Central Regional Planning Commission, Lori Trenholm, director of community investment for the Douglas County Community Foundation, and Deb Wood, family resource agent for the Central Kansas Extension District is recommending for commission approval the following seven funding requests.

●A grant of $50,000 to St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to renovate spaces for childcare programs. This will be matched by $22,300 in other funding for a total project cost of $72,300.

●A grant of $75,000 to Central Kansas Mental Health Center to expand intake and telehealth services. This will be matched by $55,286 in other funding for a total project cost of $130,286.

●A grant of $23,350 to Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to improve security and provide new freezers. This will be matched by $23,350 in other funding for a total project cost of $46,700.

●A grant of $13,259 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina for technology improvements and improvements to a room for meetings. This will be matched by $13,259 in other funding for a total project cost of $26,518.

●A grant of $11,021.41 to Child Advocacy and Parenting Services for office furnishings. This will be matched by $9,000 in other funding for a total project cost of $20,021.41.

●A grant of $20,000 to Salina Innovation Foundation for furniture, parking lot and sidewalk repairs and security improvements. This will be matched by $5,000 in other funding for a total project cost of $25,000.

●A grant of $75,000 to Ashby House to complete a second emergency homeless shelter. This will be matched by $216,587 in other funding for a total project cost of $291,587. 

"The total amount of these seven recommended projects is $267,630.41, which exceeds the $250,000 total allocated for these grants. The County Administrator contacted Ashby House, and they indicated they may be able to complete their project with funding of $57,350 rather than the $75,000 requested. This is based on two other applications they currently have pending. This would bring the total award amount down to $249,980.41. Alternatively, the full amount could be awarded based on the fact that the awards to date for water/wastewater grants are $15,700 under the allocation amount and there is still $1,492.19 in interest income in the ARPA Fund that has not been designated for a project," the commission meeting packet information noted.

Other items on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday include the following.

●Consider right-of-way acquisitions for seven drainage structure replacement projects.

●A Capital Project Funds for Broadband Infrastructure fund request

●Hear about planning for the transition to the new Saline County Jail

Additionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session for employer/employee negotiations.

To see the full Saline County Commission meeting packet for Tuesday (a 91-page pdf), <a href="https://www.saline.org/Portals/0/Content/Commissioners/Documents/Agenda/Current/20220816.pdf?ver=TZDjatdHvg7f2FJgBVU7tA%3d%3d">click here</a>.

By SALINA POSTRoad improvements, grant awards, and the new jail are among the topics on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday.About the meetingSaline County Commission is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash Street. The meetings also can be viewed on Saline County’s YouTube channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA</a>.To participate in the meetings, citizens will need to use the Zoom link. Use the following link and put in the Meeting ID and passcode:<a href="https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09</a>Meeting ID: 968 3581 9901Passcode: 144636For further information, contact the County Commission’s Office at (785) 309-5825.Agenda itemsCommissioners are scheduled to consider awarding a bid for a road improvement project at the intersection of S. Donmyer Road and E. Water Well Road. The project extends approximately 2,100 feet to the north and 1,800 feet to the east of the intersecrion. The project includes roadway reconstruction and replacing three drainage structures. Additionally, a reinforced concrete box replacement a half mile south of the intersection will be included.The project is planned to take place in 2023 and last five to six months, according to information in the commission meeting packet.County staff is recommending that commissioners accept the bid submitted by Reece Construction Co., Inc., for an estimated amount of $894,578.66.Commissioners also are scheduled to consider approving seven grant applications for funds from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. These would fund capital improvements and expenses designed to improve or increase the capacity or services to Saline County in response to COVID-19 or allow the nonprofit to adapt to direct and indirect challenges caused by the pandemic.A review committee made up of John Shea, executive director of the North Central Regional Planning Commission, Lori Trenholm, director of community investment for the Douglas County Community Foundation, and Deb Wood, family resource agent for the Central Kansas Extension District is recommending for commission approval the following seven funding requests.●A grant of $50,000 to St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to renovate spaces for childcare programs. This will be matched by $22,300 in other funding for a total project cost of $72,300.●A grant of $75,000 to Central Kansas Mental Health Center to expand intake and telehealth services. This will be matched by $55,286 in other funding for a total project cost of $130,286.●A grant of $23,350 to Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank to improve security and provide new freezers. This will be matched by $23,350 in other funding for a total project cost of $46,700.●A grant of $13,259 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina for technology improvements and improvements to a room for meetings. This will be matched by $13,259 in other funding for a total project cost of $26,518.●A grant of $11,021.41 to Child Advocacy and Parenting Services for office furnishings. This will be matched by $9,000 in other funding for a total project cost of $20,021.41.●A grant of $20,000 to Salina Innovation Foundation for furniture, parking lot and sidewalk repairs and security improvements. This will be matched by $5,000 in other funding for a total project cost of $25,000.●A grant of $75,000 to Ashby House to complete a second emergency homeless shelter. This will be matched by $216,587 in other funding for a total project cost of $291,587. "The total amount of these seven recommended projects is $267,630.41, which exceeds the $250,000 total allocated for these grants. The County Administrator contacted Ashby House, and they indicated they may be able to complete their project with funding of $57,350 rather than the $75,000 requested. This is based on two other applications they currently have pending. This would bring the total award amount down to $249,980.41. Alternatively, the full amount could be awarded based on the fact that the awards to date for water/wastewater grants are $15,700 under the allocation amount and there is still $1,492.19 in interest income in the ARPA Fund that has not been designated for a project," the commission meeting packet information noted.Other items on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday include the following.●Consider right-of-way acquisitions for seven drainage structure replacement projects.●A Capital Project Funds for Broadband Infrastructure fund request●A human resources department update●A livestock and expo center update●Hear about planning for the transition to the new Saline County JailAdditionally, commissioners are scheduled to meet in executive session for employer/employee negotiations.To see the full Saline County Commission meeting packet for Tuesday (a 91-page pdf), <a href="https://www.saline.org/Portals/0/Content/Commissioners/Documents/Agenda/Current/20220816.pdf?ver=TZDjatdHvg7f2FJgBVU7tA%3d%3d">click here</a>.

Grant awards, jail project among Saline County Commission agenda items

BAVARIA - W. Magnolia Road between Main Street and Midland Road in Bavaria was closed today to through traffic due to a cross-road structure being damaged.

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced the the closing, which will continue indefinitely.

Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations. Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies, the department noted.

BAVARIA - W. Magnolia Road between Main Street and Midland Road in Bavaria was closed today to through traffic due to a cross-road structure being damaged.The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced the the closing, which will continue indefinitely.Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations. Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies, the department noted.

Saline County closes part of W. Magnolia Road in Bavaria

Persons using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at a Salina farmers market also will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Feast on the Fe dinner.

With the price starting at $50 per ticket, individuals receiving SNAP benefits are generally unable to attend due to cost. That will change this year for three lucky individuals, thanks to a raffle announced by the Local Food Works Foundation, organizers of the popular annual Feast on the Fe dinner.

People who use the SNAP/DUFB (Double Up Food Bucks) benefits at the Salina Harvest Farmers Market have the chance to be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of tickets. The raffle is open now and is scheduled to run until Sept. 13, with winners announced on Sept. 16. 

The Harvest Farmers Market is held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at 1325 E. Cloud Street. SNAP recipients are encouraged to go to the market, use their SNAP dollars, and get registered for the drawing, according to information in a news release from the Local Food Works Foundation.

“We wanted to extend the invitation to celebrate the local foods community to a wider audience who may not normally be able to attend,” said Rachel Bieker, Local Food Works Foundation board president.

The fifth annual Feast on the Fe is scheduled for Oct. 1 on the 100 block of S. Santa Fe Avenue in front of the Stiefel Theater. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sept. 2 at Salina Downtown’s First Friday event. More details are available at <a href="http://facebook.com/salinafeastonthefe">facebook.com/salinafeastonthefe</a>.

By SALINA POSTPersons using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at a Salina farmers market also will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Feast on the Fe dinner.With the price starting at $50 per ticket, individuals receiving SNAP benefits are generally unable to attend due to cost. That will change this year for three lucky individuals, thanks to a raffle announced by the Local Food Works Foundation, organizers of the popular annual Feast on the Fe dinner.People who use the SNAP/DUFB (Double Up Food Bucks) benefits at the Salina Harvest Farmers Market have the chance to be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of tickets. The raffle is open now and is scheduled to run until Sept. 13, with winners announced on Sept. 16. The Harvest Farmers Market is held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesdays at 1325 E. Cloud Street. SNAP recipients are encouraged to go to the market, use their SNAP dollars, and get registered for the drawing, according to information in a news release from the Local Food Works Foundation.“We wanted to extend the invitation to celebrate the local foods community to a wider audience who may not normally be able to attend,” said Rachel Bieker, Local Food Works Foundation board president.The fifth annual Feast on the Fe is scheduled for Oct. 1 on the 100 block of S. Santa Fe Avenue in front of the Stiefel Theater. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sept. 2 at Salina Downtown’s First Friday event. More details are available at <a href="http://facebook.com/salinafeastonthefe">facebook.com/salinafeastonthefe</a>.

Persons using SNAP benefits can enter Feast on the Fe raffle

Back to school travel used to include horses. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmokyHillMuseum/">Smoky Hill Museum Facebook page</a>:

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Some found horsepower was the way to go to school

North Central Regional Planning Commission

BELOIT&nbsp;— A new program that seeks to attract new residents to move to north-central Kansas is now available in Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic and Saline counties. &nbsp;

The pilot project known as the "North Central Kansas Regional Relocation Program" seeks to make home ownership more affordable for those relocating to the region by reducing the barriers of down payments and closing costs. It offers a combination of a 0% down payment assistance loan of $10,000 and closing cost grant of $2,500 when purchasing a home of $50,000 of greater.&nbsp; Eligible home purchase types include existing homes, existing homes with planned/financed upgrades totaling $50,000 or greater, manufactured homes including lot and infrastructure, or new construction. Funds are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The program officially launched August 15, 2022.

An award from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan assisted in funding the program, along with a donation from NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. North Central Regional Planning Commission in Beloit is administering the program. NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. is an affiliate of the North Central Regional Planning Commission.

“This initiative would not be possible without the generous assistance from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the tremendous support we have received from area banks and economic development groups,” Program Manager Debra Peters said.

Program eligibility includes relocating to an eligible county in north-central Kansas within 18 months of the request. Additionally, the primary bank loan must be provided by a bank having a physical location in the North Central Regional Planning Commission 12-county service area.

“We are pleased to bring this program to north-central Kansas,” Peters said. “It offers new residents up to 18 months to experience all the region has to offer before staking roots here.”

Results of the pilot program will be used to develop a permanent regional relocation program in 2024.

For more information about the program, contact your local bank or realtor or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrpc.org/nckregionalrelocationincentive/" target="_blank">www.ncrpc.org/nckregionalrelocationincentive</a>.

About North Central Regional Planning Commission The North Central Regional Planning Commission is committed to advancing rural Kansas through comprehensive planning and development services. Its primary service area includes 12 counties and 83 cities in north-central Kansas. For more information about the NCRPC, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrpc.org/" target="_blank">www.ncrpc.org</a>.

North Central Regional Planning CommissionBELOIT&nbsp;— A new program that seeks to attract new residents to move to north-central Kansas is now available in Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic and Saline counties. &nbsp; The pilot project known as the "North Central Kansas Regional Relocation Program" seeks to make home ownership more affordable for those relocating to the region by reducing the barriers of down payments and closing costs. It offers a combination of a 0% down payment assistance loan of $10,000 and closing cost grant of $2,500 when purchasing a home of $50,000 of greater.&nbsp; Eligible home purchase types include existing homes, existing homes with planned/financed upgrades totaling $50,000 or greater, manufactured homes including lot and infrastructure, or new construction. Funds are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The program officially launched August 15, 2022.An award from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan assisted in funding the program, along with a donation from NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. North Central Regional Planning Commission in Beloit is administering the program. NCK Housing Opportunities, Inc. is an affiliate of the North Central Regional Planning Commission.“This initiative would not be possible without the generous assistance from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the tremendous support we have received from area banks and economic development groups,” Program Manager Debra Peters said. Program eligibility includes relocating to an eligible county in north-central Kansas within 18 months of the request. Additionally, the primary bank loan must be provided by a bank having a physical location in the North Central Regional Planning Commission 12-county service area. “We are pleased to bring this program to north-central Kansas,” Peters said. “It offers new residents up to 18 months to experience all the region has to offer before staking roots here.”Results of the pilot program will be used to develop a permanent regional relocation program in 2024.For more information about the program, contact your local bank or realtor or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrpc.org/nckregionalrelocationincentive/" target="_blank">www.ncrpc.org/nckregionalrelocationincentive</a>.About North Central Regional Planning Commission The North Central Regional Planning Commission is committed to advancing rural Kansas through comprehensive planning and development services. Its primary service area includes 12 counties and 83 cities in north-central Kansas. For more information about the NCRPC, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrpc.org/" target="_blank">www.ncrpc.org</a>.

Regional relocation program now available in north-central Kansas

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESBased in Salina KS, Twin Oaks Industries is a family-owned business that has thrived for over 30 years in the metal manufacturing supply business. Recently operations have been enhanced and strengthened through the development and manufactures of off road adventure trailers through TO Extreme Off Road! Both divisions of Twin Oaks operate out of the same production facility and continue to generate multiple career opportunities!<figure>
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 </figure>As a team member you will receive:• Progressive wages with opportunities twice per year for advancement• Full benefits including health &amp; life insurance, holiday-vacation-flextime,401K with company match, bonus program, and paid uniforms.• On-the-job training opportunities.If you are interested in joining our team please send resumes to P.O. Box 1723 Salina Ks, 67401 or apply via or website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twino.com/">www.twino.com</a>. We look forward in hearing from you!

Owner's forethought helps Saline County deputies find 3 stolen vehicles

A local man was arrested after a pursuit through southwestern Salina Sunday afternoon.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer attempted to stop a silver 2004 Chevrolet Venture in the 1000 block of W. Cloud Street after it failed to use a turn signal. A pursuit began and went through much of southwestern Salina. The pursuit eventually went west on W. Magnolia Road and then south on Interstate 135, with speeds reaching in excess of 90 mph, Forrester said.

The minivan exited I-135 at W. Schilling Road. The driver, identified as Alvaro Escobedo-Gomez, 42, Salina, eventually abandoned the minivan in the roadway in front of a residence in the 3200 block of Canterbury Drive. He then entered the residence, but was apprehended by police.

The incident started at approximately 3:10 p.m. Sunday.

Escobedo-Gomez was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.

●Felony interference with law enforcement officers

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local man was arrested after a pursuit through southwestern Salina Sunday afternoon.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that an officer attempted to stop a silver 2004 Chevrolet Venture in the 1000 block of W. Cloud Street after it failed to use a turn signal. A pursuit began and went through much of southwestern Salina. The pursuit eventually went west on W. Magnolia Road and then south on Interstate 135, with speeds reaching in excess of 90 mph, Forrester said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660569942402.jpeg" alt="Alvaro Escobedo-Gomez. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Alvaro Escobedo-Gomez. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>The minivan exited I-135 at W. Schilling Road. The driver, identified as Alvaro Escobedo-Gomez, 42, Salina, eventually abandoned the minivan in the roadway in front of a residence in the 3200 block of Canterbury Drive. He then entered the residence, but was apprehended by police.The incident started at approximately 3:10 p.m. Sunday.Escobedo-Gomez was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.●Flee and elude●Felony interference with law enforcement officers●Driving without a license●No proof of insurance●Numerous traffic violations

Sometimes high-speed pursuit leads to arrest of Salina man Sunday

A Salina man is in custody after he allegedly stole an electric bicycle and bike trailer that were parked at a store near downtown Sunday morning.

A 61-year-old Salina man told police that he had parked his electrically-modified silver Mongoose bicycle with bike trailer outside DG Market, 511 E. Iron, and went inside to shop at approximately 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. When the man walked out of the store, he discovered the bike and trailer missing.

The bike and trailer were valued at $500.

Forrester said surveillance video showed that shortly after the man entered the store, another man, described as a white male wearing a black ball cap, black shorts, and a gray t-shirt with "chill out" on it, rode up to the store on another bicycle and entered the store. He left a short while later and rode off on the other man's electric bicycle, Forrester said.

At approximately 9 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted the man riding the electric bicycle in the area of State Street and N. College Avenue. The officer attempted to stop the man, but he took off, eventually ditching the bike and fleeing on foot in the 100 block of S. Clark Street, Forrester said.

Another officer spotted the man at approximately 9:25 a.m. in the alley between West Place and S. College Avenue. After a foot pursuit, the man, identified as Zachariah Behling, 31, of Salina, was apprehended.

Behling was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.

●Two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer

The bike and trailer were returned to the owner.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man is in custody after he allegedly stole an electric bicycle and bike trailer that were parked at a store near downtown Sunday morning.A 61-year-old Salina man told police that he had parked his electrically-modified silver Mongoose bicycle with bike trailer outside DG Market, 511 E. Iron, and went inside to shop at approximately 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. When the man walked out of the store, he discovered the bike and trailer missing.The bike and trailer were valued at $500.Forrester said surveillance video showed that shortly after the man entered the store, another man, described as a white male wearing a black ball cap, black shorts, and a gray t-shirt with "chill out" on it, rode up to the store on another bicycle and entered the store. He left a short while later and rode off on the other man's electric bicycle, Forrester said.At approximately 9 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted the man riding the electric bicycle in the area of State Street and N. College Avenue. The officer attempted to stop the man, but he took off, eventually ditching the bike and fleeing on foot in the 100 block of S. Clark Street, Forrester said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660569683118.jpeg" alt="Zachariah Behling. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Zachariah Behling. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Another officer spotted the man at approximately 9:25 a.m. in the alley between West Place and S. College Avenue. After a foot pursuit, the man, identified as Zachariah Behling, 31, of Salina, was apprehended.Behling was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.●Felony theft●Two counts of interference with a law enforcement officerThe bike and trailer were returned to the owner.

Salina man arrested in connection to stolen electric bike, trailer

A Marquette teen was arrested on multiple requested charges after an alleged incident at his former girlfriend's residence in southern Saline County late Sunday morning.

A 15-year-old girl was home in the 11000 block of S. Burma Road when she heard what she initially thought was her father working on the house, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. Instead, it was a 17-year-old Marquette boy with whom she used have a relationship.

The incident occurred shortly before 11:45 a.m. Sunday

The boy allegedly attempted to break into the residence, causing $450 in damage to a storm door and $600 damage to glass in another door, Soldan said. Additionally, the boy allegedly caused $150 worth of damage to a large wire dog kennel. No dog was inside the kennel.

Soldan said that when the girl heard the noise, she looked out a window and made eye contact with the boy, who then jumped into what turned out to be a stolen vehicle from McPherson County and began doing donuts in the yard.

It appeared that the boy also had gotten into one of the family's vehicle's while he was there, Soldan said.

The boy took off and was later arrested in McPherson County in connection to the stolen vehicle, Soldan said. Additionally, the Saline County Sheriff's Office is requesting the following charges for the boy, Soldan said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Marquette teen was arrested on multiple requested charges after an alleged incident at his former girlfriend's residence in southern Saline County late Sunday morning.A 15-year-old girl was home in the 11000 block of S. Burma Road when she heard what she initially thought was her father working on the house, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. Instead, it was a 17-year-old Marquette boy with whom she used have a relationship.The incident occurred shortly before 11:45 a.m. SundayThe boy allegedly attempted to break into the residence, causing $450 in damage to a storm door and $600 damage to glass in another door, Soldan said. Additionally, the boy allegedly caused $150 worth of damage to a large wire dog kennel. No dog was inside the kennel.Soldan said that when the girl heard the noise, she looked out a window and made eye contact with the boy, who then jumped into what turned out to be a stolen vehicle from McPherson County and began doing donuts in the yard.It appeared that the boy also had gotten into one of the family's vehicle's while he was there, Soldan said.The boy took off and was later arrested in McPherson County in connection to the stolen vehicle, Soldan said. Additionally, the Saline County Sheriff's Office is requesting the following charges for the boy, Soldan said.●Aggravated burglary●Felony damage to property●Criminal trespass●Reckless driving

Marquette boy arrested after alleged incident at former girlfriend's home

Over the last two and a half years, evidence piled up indicating that for the vast majority of K–12 and university students, online learning with extensive screen time was a disaster. Learning loss was greater in math subjects where daily lessons are needed to build math skills, but loss was even greater in the sciences where lab and field experiences are needed to make concepts meaningful.

While this learning loss varied, with only a few students maintaining normal progress due to their intellectual nature and extra parental support. The data as well as teacher testimonials showing a dramatic overall slowdown in learning filled the pages of both Education Week and Chronicle of Higher Education, the weekly newspapers-of-record for K–12 and higher education.

Nevertheless, those publications as well as other media are filled with even more advertising, futuristic calls to utilize more computers in the classroom, continuing messages similar to “you can’t teach tomorrow’s students with today’s technology.” The educational technology complex that predicted handheld screens would end all need of printed books by 2015 and end brick-and-mortar schools long before now. In his last days in office, President Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the “military industrial complex.” If he were alive today, he might very well add the “education technology complex.”

The dangers of replacing proven effective teaching and printed books with on-screen methodology have long been detailed by a series of academic books summarizing the problems with digital screen formats: “Mind Over Machine: The Power of Human Intuition and Expertise in the Era of the Computer by Hubert and Stuart Dreyfus (1986); “Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children’s Minds—and What We Can Do About it” by Jane Healy (1998); “Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom” by Larry Cuban (2001); “The Flickering Mind: The False Promise of Technology in the Classroom and How Learning Can Be Saved” by Todd Oppenheimer (2003); “What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr (2010); “Mindless: Why Smarter Machines are Making Dumber Humans” by Simon Head (2014) and many others.

Four decades of research has been conducted. A meta-analysis is an overall analysis of the many published research articles in a field, and a total of three meta-analyses have been conducted: “Reading on Paper and Digitally: What the Past Decades of Empirical Research Reveal” by Singer and Alexander, The Journal of Experimental Education, 85: 155-172 (2016); “Don't Throw Away Your Printed Books: A Meta-analysis on the Effects of Reading Media on Reading Comprehension” by Delgado et al., Educational Research Review, 25: 23-38 (2018); and “Reading from Paper Compared to Screens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Clinton in Journal of Research in Reading 42(2): 288-324 (2019). All found comprehension and distraction problems with screen reading that the industry has never addressed. And now these last years of pandemic have provided a massive field test confirming face-to-face teaching and reading printed books is superior for the majority of students.

At the university level many publishers have faced the fact that they only make money on a new printed textbook the first semester it is released. The used book market provides students with the print that they overwhelmingly prefer. One strategy was to publish new editions each few years despite such updates not being needed. Then many publishers offered the texts slightly cheaper but only online and with access suspended at the end of the semester. Students printed it off in order to do “deep reading” on paper. Now one publisher has speculated on using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in order to claim some profit each time a book is sold, similar to a new trend for artwork.

Now we also face a most serious threat from libraries discarding printed books under the assumption that everything is now available in online archives, which is not true. This danger was clearly documented back in 2003 in the journal Science in “Going, Going, Gone: Lost Internet References” by Dellavalle et al. and updated in “Dozens of Scientific Journals Have Vanished From the Internet, and No One Preserved Them” by Brainard in Science September 8, 2020. Acid-free paper can last up to 500 years while digital archives—when they exist—must be migrated up every decade. &nbsp;

Following the pandemic, other countries have moved back to face-to-face teaching and students using printed books. Many schools in the U.S. have chosen to ignore these lessons.&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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573490075841.jpeg" alt="John Richard Schrock" />
 <figcaption>John Richard Schrock</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN RICHARD SCHROCKOver the last two and a half years, evidence piled up indicating that for the vast majority of K–12 and university students, online learning with extensive screen time was a disaster. Learning loss was greater in math subjects where daily lessons are needed to build math skills, but loss was even greater in the sciences where lab and field experiences are needed to make concepts meaningful. While this learning loss varied, with only a few students maintaining normal progress due to their intellectual nature and extra parental support. The data as well as teacher testimonials showing a dramatic overall slowdown in learning filled the pages of both Education Week and Chronicle of Higher Education, the weekly newspapers-of-record for K–12 and higher education. Nevertheless, those publications as well as other media are filled with even more advertising, futuristic calls to utilize more computers in the classroom, continuing messages similar to “you can’t teach tomorrow’s students with today’s technology.” The educational technology complex that predicted handheld screens would end all need of printed books by 2015 and end brick-and-mortar schools long before now. In his last days in office, President Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the “military industrial complex.” If he were alive today, he might very well add the “education technology complex.” The dangers of replacing proven effective teaching and printed books with on-screen methodology have long been detailed by a series of academic books summarizing the problems with digital screen formats: “Mind Over Machine: The Power of Human Intuition and Expertise in the Era of the Computer by Hubert and Stuart Dreyfus (1986); “Failure to Connect: How Computers Affect Our Children’s Minds—and What We Can Do About it” by Jane Healy (1998); “Oversold and Underused: Computers in the Classroom” by Larry Cuban (2001); “The Flickering Mind: The False Promise of Technology in the Classroom and How Learning Can Be Saved” by Todd Oppenheimer (2003); “What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr (2010); “Mindless: Why Smarter Machines are Making Dumber Humans” by Simon Head (2014) and many others. Four decades of research has been conducted. A meta-analysis is an overall analysis of the many published research articles in a field, and a total of three meta-analyses have been conducted: “Reading on Paper and Digitally: What the Past Decades of Empirical Research Reveal” by Singer and Alexander, The Journal of Experimental Education, 85: 155-172 (2016); “Don't Throw Away Your Printed Books: A Meta-analysis on the Effects of Reading Media on Reading Comprehension” by Delgado et al., Educational Research Review, 25: 23-38 (2018); and “Reading from Paper Compared to Screens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Clinton in Journal of Research in Reading 42(2): 288-324 (2019). All found comprehension and distraction problems with screen reading that the industry has never addressed. And now these last years of pandemic have provided a massive field test confirming face-to-face teaching and reading printed books is superior for the majority of students. At the university level many publishers have faced the fact that they only make money on a new printed textbook the first semester it is released. The used book market provides students with the print that they overwhelmingly prefer. One strategy was to publish new editions each few years despite such updates not being needed. Then many publishers offered the texts slightly cheaper but only online and with access suspended at the end of the semester. Students printed it off in order to do “deep reading” on paper. Now one publisher has speculated on using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) in order to claim some profit each time a book is sold, similar to a new trend for artwork. Now we also face a most serious threat from libraries discarding printed books under the assumption that everything is now available in online archives, which is not true. This danger was clearly documented back in 2003 in the journal Science in “Going, Going, Gone: Lost Internet References” by Dellavalle et al. and updated in “Dozens of Scientific Journals Have Vanished From the Internet, and No One Preserved Them” by Brainard in Science September 8, 2020. Acid-free paper can last up to 500 years while digital archives—when they exist—must be migrated up every decade. &nbsp; Following the pandemic, other countries have moved back to face-to-face teaching and students using printed books. Many schools in the U.S. have chosen to ignore these lessons.&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: Pandemic showed print superior to screen

Kansas Wesleyan University, led by its Advancement office, closed the books on another outstanding fundraising year July 31. The university raised more than $9 million in cash, pledges and other gifts.

"We like to say, 'It's a great time to be a Coyote!' and it truly is," said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. "The generosity of our friends, supporters and alumni has not only helped take KWU to new heights but it has positioned the university for the future."

The 2021-22 success means that KWU's best fundraising years have been the past three. By most metrics, including money raised for the university's annual fund, this past year was the best in school history.

Thanks to the university's tremendous fundraising efforts, KWU's endowment now exceeds $45 million. It has nearly doubled in the past 10 years.

The financial growth has helped drive millions of dollars in campus improvements, record enrollment figures and numerous on-campus successes, including athletics, DECA and debate, and faculty honors and recognitions. The university is also making significant progress towards completion of a $4.5 million campaign for music, which will enable the renovation of KWU's centerpiece facility, Sams Chapel, as well as various other departmental spaces. Overall, KWU has surpassed $25 million raised during the last 38 months toward its $26 million Power of AND campaign.&nbsp;

"Our supporters have helped us accomplish so much these past few years," said Oliver. "We believe, however, thanks to the rock-solid foundation KWU is built on, that the best is yet to come. We look forward to 2022-23 being a year to remember!"

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659993225623.png" alt="Kansas Wesleyan University's Pioneer Hall. Salina Post file photo" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Wesleyan University's Pioneer Hall. Salina Post file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>KWUKansas Wesleyan University, led by its Advancement office, closed the books on another outstanding fundraising year July 31. The university raised more than $9 million in cash, pledges and other gifts."We like to say, 'It's a great time to be a Coyote!' and it truly is," said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. "The generosity of our friends, supporters and alumni has not only helped take KWU to new heights but it has positioned the university for the future."The 2021-22 success means that KWU's best fundraising years have been the past three. By most metrics, including money raised for the university's annual fund, this past year was the best in school history.Thanks to the university's tremendous fundraising efforts, KWU's endowment now exceeds $45 million. It has nearly doubled in the past 10 years.The financial growth has helped drive millions of dollars in campus improvements, record enrollment figures and numerous on-campus successes, including athletics, DECA and debate, and faculty honors and recognitions. The university is also making significant progress towards completion of a $4.5 million campaign for music, which will enable the renovation of KWU's centerpiece facility, Sams Chapel, as well as various other departmental spaces. Overall, KWU has surpassed $25 million raised during the last 38 months toward its $26 million Power of AND campaign.&nbsp;"Our supporters have helped us accomplish so much these past few years," said Oliver. "We believe, however, thanks to the rock-solid foundation KWU is built on, that the best is yet to come. We look forward to 2022-23 being a year to remember!"

KWU closes books on another outstanding fundraising year

Today is Monday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2022. There are 138 days left in the year.

On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2022. There are 138 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York.On this date:In 1057, Macbeth, King of Scots, was killed in battle by Malcolm, the eldest son of King Duncan, whom Macbeth had slain.In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island of Corsica.In 1914, the Panama Canal officially opened as the SS Ancon crossed the just-completed waterway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.In 1935, humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory.In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces landed in southern France in Operation Dragoon.In 1945,in a pre-recorded radio address, Japan's Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II.In 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule.In 1961, as workers began constructing a Berlin Wall made of concrete, East German soldier Conrad Schumann leapt to freedom over a tangle of barbed wire.In 1971, President Richard Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents.In 1989, F.W. de Klerk was sworn in as acting president of South Africa, one day after P.W. Botha resigned as the result of a power struggle within the National Party.In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the center of Omagh, Northern Ireland; a splinter group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility.In 2003, bouncing back from the largest blackout in U.S. history, cities from the Midwest to Manhattan restored power to millions of people.Ten years ago: Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners' first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0; it was the third perfect game and sixth no-hitter of the season.Five years ago: President Donald Trump, who'd faced harsh criticism for initially blaming the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia on "many sides," told reporters that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the confrontation and that groups protesting against the white supremacists were "also very violent." (In between those statements, at the urging of aides, Trump had offered a more direct condemnation of white supremacists.)One year ago: The Taliban swept into Afghanistan's capital after the country's government collapsed and the embattled Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, joined fellow citizens and foreigners in fleeing the country; the collapse marked the end of a two-decade U.S. campaign to remake the country. As U.S. military helicopters whisked American diplomats to the airport in Kabul, the U.S. military said it was taking charge of air traffic control at the airport, where thousands of foreigners and Afghans were desperately trying to leave. The American flag was lowered at the embassy, where smoke rose as staff destroyed important documents. Afghans rushing to leave the country lined up at cash machines to withdraw their life savings. Rescuers raced to find survivors from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, searching the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from the approaching Tropical Storm Grace.Today's Birthdays: Actor Jim Dale is 87. Actor Pat Priest is 86. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is 84. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is 84. Musician Pete York (Spencer Davis Group) is 80. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 78. Songwriter Jimmy Webb is 76. Rock singer-musician Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) is 74. Actor Phyllis Smith is 73. Britain's Princess Anne is 72. Actor Tess Harper is 72. Actor Larry Mathews is 67. Actor Zeljko Ivanek&nbsp; is 65. Actor-comedian Rondell Sheridan is 64. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson (The The) is 61. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 59. Philanthropist Melinda Gates is 58. Country singer Angela Rae (Wild Horses) is 56. Actor Peter Hermann is 55. Actor Debra Messing is 54. Actor Anthony Anderson is 52. Actor Ben Affleck is 50. Singer Mikey Graham (Boyzone) is 50. Actor Natasha Henstridge is 48. Actor Nicole Paggi is 45. Christian rock musician Tim Foreman (Switchfoot) is 44. Actor Emily Kinney is 38. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 38. Latin pop singer Belinda is 33. Actor Courtney Hope is 33. Rock singer Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 33. Actor-singer Carlos PenaVega is 33. Actor Jennifer Lawrence is 32.