While on a lecture tour of Chinese normal universities in spring of 2008, I found myself in charge of a class of 60 biology student teachers while the regular university professors had to attend a campus event of “one heart” with the victims of the Wenchuan earthquake that had occurred a few weeks earlier. After describing our U.S. educational system, I posed a question to the students: “Will the future general citizens of China need to know: 1) less, 2) the same amount, or 3) more science than they know today?”

The whole class responded immediately with one voice: “More science!”

The response from U.S. decision-makers has been “less science” for nearly 40 years. As a result, the graduate-level science programs at a majority of U.S. universities must rely on foreign students. Without them, many U.S. university science programs would have to close. The U.S. simply teaches far too little science K–12 for general citizen science literacy, let alone to inspire and produce science graduates.

Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology recently released its report documenting how China universities surpassed the U.S. in graduating science doctoral students back in 2007. In 2019, the U.S. graduated 33,759 STEM PhD students while China graduated 49,498. By 2025, we will produce 39,959 graduates while China will produce 77,179. But about 42 percent of those U.S. university science doctoral recipients are international students educated K–12 in foreign countries. If we only consider the American-born students trained in the U.S., then China will produce more than three times as many science doctorates as the U.S. in 2025 (23,256 compared to China’s 77,179).

The just-released report by our National Science Foundation, “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” confirms China surpassed the U.S. in total annual science papers published (in 2017) and patents awarded (in 2019). The U.S. fell behind China in contribution to global research spending growth over the past two decades: China (29%), United States (23%).

In October 2021, the Center for Strategic and International Studies released “Winning the Tech Talent Competition: Without STEM Immigration Reforms, the United States Will Not Stay ahead of China.” And our National Science Board just released “International STEM Talent is Crucial for a Robust U.S. Economy” with graphs titled “International Students Disproportionately Earn Doctoral Degrees in Fields Underlying Critical and Emerging Technologies” and “Substantial and Growing Proportion of the U.S. S&amp;E Workforce is Foreign-Born” and how “Over Half of Doctorate Holders Employed in Academic Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences are Foreign-Born.”

The National Science Board has released “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022" report asserting “Building the STEM labor force through strengthening U.S. STEM education at the K–12 level will increase S&amp;E capacity.” But this accurate statement provided no further actions towards increasing our K–12 science coursework or increasing science teacher training. &nbsp;

There are four problems. 1) U.S. national and state legislatures have made clear decisions to abandon nuclear science, particle accelerators, astronomy facilities, etc., thus moving this research overseas. 2) Education Schools refuse to expand science, assuming if you need a science snswer, you can just “look it up.” 3) Recent political actions have begun a decline in foreign students coming to the U.S. well before the pandemic, due to ongoing U.S. gun violence, anti-foreign nationalism and our anti-Asian and anti-Muslim violence. And 4) both legislators and education boards totally disregard our desperate need to increase K-12 science coursework and science teacher training.

Last December I sent three major reports on this U.S. decline in science education to over 500 members of state boards of education nationwide, and to the education czars in the four states that lack a state board. The facts were clear in those reports, documenting the long term decline in K–12 science coursework, the widespread shortage of well-trained science teachers, and state policies that are further eroding the quality and amount of science our future population will understand. It took us four decades to fall to the bottom of developed nations in science illiteracy. If we took immediate steps to turn this around, it would take another four decades to rebuild U.S. science productivity and literacy.

But the responses I received nationwide made it clear that there will be no turnaround. Only in America do we believe in a future of “less science.”

The Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology report is at: <a href="https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/china-is-fast-outpacing-u-s-stem-phd-growth" target="_blank">https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/china-is-fast-outpacing-u-s-stem-phd-growth</a>

The National Science Foundation “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” report is at:&nbsp;<a href="https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20221" target="_blank">The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022 | NSF - National Science Foundation</a>

The Center for Strategic and International Studies report “Winning the Tech Talent Competition: Without STEM Immigration Reforms, the United States Will Not Stay ahead of China” is at: &nbsp; <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/winning-tech-talent-competition" target="_blank">Winning the Tech Talent Competition</a>

The National Science Board “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” is at: <a href="https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20221" target="_blank">The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022 | NSF - National Science Foundation</a>

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 SCHROCKWhile on a lecture tour of Chinese normal universities in spring of 2008, I found myself in charge of a class of 60 biology student teachers while the regular university professors had to attend a campus event of “one heart” with the victims of the Wenchuan earthquake that had occurred a few weeks earlier. After describing our U.S. educational system, I posed a question to the students: “Will the future general citizens of China need to know: 1) less, 2) the same amount, or 3) more science than they know today?” The whole class responded immediately with one voice: “More science!” The response from U.S. decision-makers has been “less science” for nearly 40 years. As a result, the graduate-level science programs at a majority of U.S. universities must rely on foreign students. Without them, many U.S. university science programs would have to close. The U.S. simply teaches far too little science K–12 for general citizen science literacy, let alone to inspire and produce science graduates. Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology recently released its report documenting how China universities surpassed the U.S. in graduating science doctoral students back in 2007. In 2019, the U.S. graduated 33,759 STEM PhD students while China graduated 49,498. By 2025, we will produce 39,959 graduates while China will produce 77,179. But about 42 percent of those U.S. university science doctoral recipients are international students educated K–12 in foreign countries. If we only consider the American-born students trained in the U.S., then China will produce more than three times as many science doctorates as the U.S. in 2025 (23,256 compared to China’s 77,179). The just-released report by our National Science Foundation, “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” confirms China surpassed the U.S. in total annual science papers published (in 2017) and patents awarded (in 2019). The U.S. fell behind China in contribution to global research spending growth over the past two decades: China (29%), United States (23%). In October 2021, the Center for Strategic and International Studies released “Winning the Tech Talent Competition: Without STEM Immigration Reforms, the United States Will Not Stay ahead of China.” And our National Science Board just released “International STEM Talent is Crucial for a Robust U.S. Economy” with graphs titled “International Students Disproportionately Earn Doctoral Degrees in Fields Underlying Critical and Emerging Technologies” and “Substantial and Growing Proportion of the U.S. S&amp;E Workforce is Foreign-Born” and how “Over Half of Doctorate Holders Employed in Academic Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences are Foreign-Born.” The National Science Board has released “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022" report asserting “Building the STEM labor force through strengthening U.S. STEM education at the K–12 level will increase S&amp;E capacity.” But this accurate statement provided no further actions towards increasing our K–12 science coursework or increasing science teacher training. &nbsp; There are four problems. 1) U.S. national and state legislatures have made clear decisions to abandon nuclear science, particle accelerators, astronomy facilities, etc., thus moving this research overseas. 2) Education Schools refuse to expand science, assuming if you need a science snswer, you can just “look it up.” 3) Recent political actions have begun a decline in foreign students coming to the U.S. well before the pandemic, due to ongoing U.S. gun violence, anti-foreign nationalism and our anti-Asian and anti-Muslim violence. And 4) both legislators and education boards totally disregard our desperate need to increase K-12 science coursework and science teacher training. Last December I sent three major reports on this U.S. decline in science education to over 500 members of state boards of education nationwide, and to the education czars in the four states that lack a state board. The facts were clear in those reports, documenting the long term decline in K–12 science coursework, the widespread shortage of well-trained science teachers, and state policies that are further eroding the quality and amount of science our future population will understand. It took us four decades to fall to the bottom of developed nations in science illiteracy. If we took immediate steps to turn this around, it would take another four decades to rebuild U.S. science productivity and literacy. But the responses I received nationwide made it clear that there will be no turnaround. Only in America do we believe in a future of “less science.”The Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology report is at: <a href="https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/china-is-fast-outpacing-u-s-stem-phd-growth" target="_blank">https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/china-is-fast-outpacing-u-s-stem-phd-growth</a> The National Science Foundation “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” report is at:&nbsp;<a href="https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20221" target="_blank">The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022 | NSF - National Science Foundation</a> The Center for Strategic and International Studies report “Winning the Tech Talent Competition: Without STEM Immigration Reforms, the United States Will Not Stay ahead of China” is at: &nbsp; <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/winning-tech-talent-competition" target="_blank">Winning the Tech Talent Competition</a> The National Science Board “The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022” is at: <a href="https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20221" target="_blank">The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2022 | NSF - National Science Foundation</a>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.

EDUCATION FRONTLINES: U.S. decides 'less science'

Today is Monday, June 6, the 157th day of 2022. There are 208 days left in the year.

On June 6, 1944, during World War II, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on "D-Day" as they began the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.

In 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association was founded in London.

In 1912, Novarupta, a volcano on the Alaska peninsula, began a three-day eruption, sending ash as high as 100,000 feet; it was the most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century and ranks among the largest in recorded history.

In 1934, the Securities and Exchange Commission was established.

In 1939, the first Little League game was played as Lundy Lumber defeated Lycoming Dairy 23-8 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

In 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, 25 1/2 hours after he was shot by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.

In 1977, a sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law imposing an automatic death sentence on defendants convicted of the first-degree murder of a police officer.

In 1982, Israeli forces invaded Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country. (The Israelis withdrew in June 1985.)

In 1989, burial services were held for Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Washington state Democrat Tom Foley succeeded Jim Wright as House speaker.

In 2001, Democrats formally assumed control of the U.S. Senate after the decision of Vermont Republican James Jeffords to become an independent.

In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that people who smoked marijuana because their doctors recommended it to ease pain could be prosecuted for violating federal drug laws.

In 2006, soul musician Billy Preston died in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 59.

In 2020, tens of thousands rallied in cities from Australia to Europe to honor George Floyd and voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Massive, peaceful protests took place nationwide to demand police reform, as services for George Floyd were held in North Carolina, near his birthplace.

Ten years ago: Business social network LinkedIn reported that some of its users' passwords had been stolen and leaked onto the Internet. New Yorkers lined the West Side waterfront to welcome the space shuttle Enterprise as it sailed up the Hudson River to its new home aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air &amp; Space Museum.

Five years ago: Bill Cosby's chief accuser, Andrea Constand, took the stand at his sexual assault trial to tell her story publicly for the first time, saying the comedian groped her after giving her three blue pills that left her paralyzed and helpless. (The jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial, but Cosby was convicted in a second trial; Pennsylvania's highest court would toss out that conviction.) George and Amal Clooney welcomed twins Ella and Alexander. Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, 81, once one of the world's richest men, who was implicated in the Iran-Contra affair, died in London.

One year ago: Several ceremonies were held in France to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day, though for the second year in a row, commemorations were marked by virus travel restrictions that prevented many veterans and families of fallen soldiers from attending. Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open, a day after a four-set third-round victory, in order to rest before Wimbledon.

Today's Birthdays: Singer-songwriter Gary "U.S." Bonds is 83. Country singer Joe Stampley is 79. Jazz musician Monty Alexander is 78. Actor Robert Englund is 75. Folk singer Holly Near is 73. Singer Dwight Twilley is 71. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is 70. Playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein is 70. Comedian Sandra Bernhard is 67. International Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg is 66. Actor Amanda Pays is 63. Comedian Colin Quinn is 63. Record producer Jimmy Jam is 63. Rock musician Steve Vai is 62. Rock singer-musician Tom Araya (Slayer) is 61. Actor Jason Isaacs is 59. Actor Anthony Starke is 59. Rock musician Sean Yseult (White Zombie) is 56. Actor Max Casella is 55. Actor Paul Giamatti is 55. R&amp;B singer Damion Hall (Guy) is 54. Rock musician James "Munky" Shaffer (Korn) is 52. TV correspondent Natalie Morales is 50. Country singer Lisa Brokop is 49. Rapper-rocker Uncle Kracker is 48. Actor Sonya Walger is 48. Actor Staci Keanan is 47. Jazz singer Somi is 46. Actor Amber Borycki is 39. Actor Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is 15.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, June 6, the 157th day of 2022. There are 208 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 6, 1944, during World War II, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on "D-Day" as they began the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.On this date:In 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association was founded in London.In 1912, Novarupta, a volcano on the Alaska peninsula, began a three-day eruption, sending ash as high as 100,000 feet; it was the most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century and ranks among the largest in recorded history.In 1934, the Securities and Exchange Commission was established.In 1939, the first Little League game was played as Lundy Lumber defeated Lycoming Dairy 23-8 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.In 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, 25 1/2 hours after he was shot by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.In 1977, a sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law imposing an automatic death sentence on defendants convicted of the first-degree murder of a police officer.In 1982, Israeli forces invaded Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organization fighters out of the country. (The Israelis withdrew in June 1985.)In 1989, burial services were held for Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Washington state Democrat Tom Foley succeeded Jim Wright as House speaker.In 2001, Democrats formally assumed control of the U.S. Senate after the decision of Vermont Republican James Jeffords to become an independent.In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that people who smoked marijuana because their doctors recommended it to ease pain could be prosecuted for violating federal drug laws.In 2006, soul musician Billy Preston died in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 59.In 2020, tens of thousands rallied in cities from Australia to Europe to honor George Floyd and voice support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Massive, peaceful protests took place nationwide to demand police reform, as services for George Floyd were held in North Carolina, near his birthplace.Ten years ago: Business social network LinkedIn reported that some of its users' passwords had been stolen and leaked onto the Internet. New Yorkers lined the West Side waterfront to welcome the space shuttle Enterprise as it sailed up the Hudson River to its new home aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air &amp; Space Museum.Five years ago: Bill Cosby's chief accuser, Andrea Constand, took the stand at his sexual assault trial to tell her story publicly for the first time, saying the comedian groped her after giving her three blue pills that left her paralyzed and helpless. (The jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial, but Cosby was convicted in a second trial; Pennsylvania's highest court would toss out that conviction.) George and Amal Clooney welcomed twins Ella and Alexander. Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, 81, once one of the world's richest men, who was implicated in the Iran-Contra affair, died in London.One year ago: Several ceremonies were held in France to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day, though for the second year in a row, commemorations were marked by virus travel restrictions that prevented many veterans and families of fallen soldiers from attending. Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open, a day after a four-set third-round victory, in order to rest before Wimbledon.Today's Birthdays: Singer-songwriter Gary "U.S." Bonds is 83. Country singer Joe Stampley is 79. Jazz musician Monty Alexander is 78. Actor Robert Englund is 75. Folk singer Holly Near is 73. Singer Dwight Twilley is 71. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is 70. Playwright-actor Harvey Fierstein is 70. Comedian Sandra Bernhard is 67. International Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg is 66. Actor Amanda Pays is 63. Comedian Colin Quinn is 63. Record producer Jimmy Jam is 63. Rock musician Steve Vai is 62. Rock singer-musician Tom Araya (Slayer) is 61. Actor Jason Isaacs is 59. Actor Anthony Starke is 59. Rock musician Sean Yseult (White Zombie) is 56. Actor Max Casella is 55. Actor Paul Giamatti is 55. R&amp;B singer Damion Hall (Guy) is 54. Rock musician James "Munky" Shaffer (Korn) is 52. TV correspondent Natalie Morales is 50. Country singer Lisa Brokop is 49. Rapper-rocker Uncle Kracker is 48. Actor Sonya Walger is 48. Actor Staci Keanan is 47. Jazz singer Somi is 46. Actor Amber Borycki is 39. Actor Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is 15.

Today in History - June 6

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 </figure>Sargent Drilling is now accepting applications for a Pump Setter/Laborer.· Experience is preferred but will train the right person.· Salary is based on experience.· Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL license.· Overnight travel is required at times.· Benefits include: health and life insurance, 401 (K), and paid vacation.To inquire more information about this position, please call 785-829-0963. Pre-employment drug test, physical and a driving record review are all required. Sargent Drilling is an equal opportunity employer.

Flood warning in effect Monday for Ellsworth, Lincoln counties

This year's Juneteenth weekend will have special meaning in Salina.

On June 18, the Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition will host a repast in memory of the young Black man who was lynched in Salina in 1893.&nbsp;No one was ever arrested for the lynching.

The celebration, dedication, and installation of a historical marker for Adams is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. June 18 in Caldwell Plaza. The plaza is located between the City-County Building and the Salina Public Library. The event is open to the public.

"The upcoming celebration will conclude a two-year journey the coalition began in June 2020 to tell Dana Adams story on a broader scale and recognize the 128-year-old lynching that happened in Salina, Kansas, on April 20, 1893. Dana a 20-year-old Black man was unceremoniously pulled from a Union Pacific rail car which was purposely uncoupled from the main train pulling out of the station and lynched on the property, by being hung by the neck on a telegraph pole at the train station on Ninth and North Street," the Rev. Delores 'Dee' J. Williamston told Salina Post.

Williamston, of Topeka, is a member of the Coalition for The Dana Adams Project 1893 along with Salinans Sandy Beverly and the Rev. Dr. Martha Murchinson.

The June 18 event is a collaboration between the coalition and the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)/Legacy Museum in Montgomery Alabama. The event will include the dedication of a historic marker in remembrance of Adams. The historic marker summarizes the story of racial terror in Kansas on one side and provides Dana Adams' story on the other side. The six-foot-tall historic marker is being provided by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Community Remembrance Project.

Following is a public invitation from the coalition.

In the great tradition of African American culture, we invite you to the grounds of Caldwell Plaza to break bread and honor the life of Dana Adams. Join us for the "Mercy Luncheon" that should have been part of the natural course of grieving, but was denied. When Dana Adams was lynched his family, friends and all Black African American citizens of Salina were afraid to go to work for days following the violent act on April 20, 1893.

The Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition will host the long-overdue repast for this young man on June 18, 2022, the weekend of the federal holiday, Juneteenth. The event will conclude with the dedication of the historical marker provided by the Equal Justice Initiative. All events take place at Caldwell Plaza and the schedule of events is as follows:

Pulled pork sandwich, pasta salad, chips, cookies and drink

Entertainment during meal provided by Bantu Drumming Group and Dr. Daisy Kabagarama

3 p.m. Historical Plaque Dedication

Original poetry presentation - Dr. Jennifer Rogers Gordon

Guest speaker - Sheryl R. Wilson, director of the Kansas Institute for Peace and Justice, and author of Colorizing Restorative Justice 

Bring a chair and join us, this is long past due!

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654471096993.jpeg" alt="The photo of the tree above is meaning-filled to this event, according to&nbsp;the Rev. Delores 'Dee' J. Williamston.&nbsp;The tree depicted is standing near the location of Adams' actual lynching. The Kansas State Extension Forestry office dates the tree to more than 128 years old, meaning it was present as a sapling in 1893 when Adams was pulled from the rail car and lynched.&nbsp;The forestry office has named the tree "The Witness Elm."&nbsp;Poster image courtesy&nbsp;the Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition" />
 <figcaption>The photo of the tree above is meaning-filled to this event, according to&nbsp;the Rev. Delores 'Dee' J. Williamston.&nbsp;The tree depicted is standing near the location of Adams' actual lynching. The Kansas State Extension Forestry office dates the tree to more than 128 years old, meaning it was present as a sapling in 1893 when Adams was pulled from the rail car and lynched.&nbsp;The forestry office has named the tree "The Witness Elm."&nbsp;Poster image courtesy&nbsp;the Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThis year's Juneteenth weekend will have special meaning in Salina.On June 18, the Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition will host a repast in memory of the young Black man who was lynched in Salina in 1893.&nbsp;No one was ever arrested for the lynching.The celebration, dedication, and installation of a historical marker for Adams is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. June 18 in Caldwell Plaza. The plaza is located between the City-County Building and the Salina Public Library. The event is open to the public."The upcoming celebration will conclude a two-year journey the coalition began in June 2020 to tell Dana Adams story on a broader scale and recognize the 128-year-old lynching that happened in Salina, Kansas, on April 20, 1893. Dana a 20-year-old Black man was unceremoniously pulled from a Union Pacific rail car which was purposely uncoupled from the main train pulling out of the station and lynched on the property, by being hung by the neck on a telegraph pole at the train station on Ninth and North Street," the Rev. Delores 'Dee' J. Williamston told Salina Post.Williamston, of Topeka, is a member of the Coalition for The Dana Adams Project 1893 along with Salinans Sandy Beverly and the Rev. Dr. Martha Murchinson.The June 18 event is a collaboration between the coalition and the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)/Legacy Museum in Montgomery Alabama. The event will include the dedication of a historic marker in remembrance of Adams. The historic marker summarizes the story of racial terror in Kansas on one side and provides Dana Adams' story on the other side. The six-foot-tall historic marker is being provided by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Community Remembrance Project.Following is a public invitation from the coalition.In the great tradition of African American culture, we invite you to the grounds of Caldwell Plaza to break bread and honor the life of Dana Adams. Join us for the "Mercy Luncheon" that should have been part of the natural course of grieving, but was denied. When Dana Adams was lynched his family, friends and all Black African American citizens of Salina were afraid to go to work for days following the violent act on April 20, 1893.The Dana Adams Project 1893 Coalition will host the long-overdue repast for this young man on June 18, 2022, the weekend of the federal holiday, Juneteenth. The event will conclude with the dedication of the historical marker provided by the Equal Justice Initiative. All events take place at Caldwell Plaza and the schedule of events is as follows:1-2:45 p.m. Mercy LuncheonPulled pork sandwich, pasta salad, chips, cookies and drinkFree to all attendeesEntertainment during meal provided by Bantu Drumming Group and Dr. Daisy Kabagarama3 p.m. Historical Plaque DedicationOriginal poetry presentation - Dr. Jennifer Rogers GordonGuest speaker - Sheryl R. Wilson, director of the Kansas Institute for Peace and Justice, and author of Colorizing Restorative Justice Unveiling of the historical markerBring a chair and join us, this is long past due!

Dana Adams remembrance, marker dedication on Juneteenth Weekend

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Let’s go to Atlanta, to the largest blade and knife show in the world. Among the exhibitors is a craftsman from halfway across the continent. He is displaying his high-quality knives that are handmade in rural Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvey King is the craftsman who started his own business, known as Harvey King Knives. Harvey is a native of Topeka. After college, he met and married Bonnie who was from Eskridge. They moved to Eskridge and lived there for 34 years. In 2004, he and Bonnie noticed a place that they admired in the country near Alta Vista, and eventually moved to where they live today.&nbsp;

“I have been interested in knives most of my life,” King said. “My dad was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish, and he taught me the value of a good knife at a young age.”&nbsp;

“I spent 31 years building earthmover tires at Goodyear in Topeka,” said King, who is now retired. “The maintenance men at Goodyear knew I liked to hunt and fish and trap. They showed me some of the knives that they made in their spare time and, pretty quick, I wanted to try it.”&nbsp;

He started making knives in 1988 and soon found other people wanted them. A taxidermist friend talked him into sharing a table at some of the local shows and Harvey’s knives sold well. He launched his own business, Harvey King Knives, and started selling them at knife and gun shows around the country. In July 2022, King will turn 75.&nbsp;

“My daughter asked when I would retire,” King said. “I told her, when it ceases to be fun or when I’m too shaky to do it right. (Right now), it’s still fun.”&nbsp;

Hunters have an old saying: The gun does the work for 30 seconds, but the knife does the work for 2-3 hours. In other words, a hunting knife is used extensively, so it is important to have a good one.&nbsp;

What are the keys to making a good knife? ”Fit and finish,” King said. “The parts need to fit together just right, with no gaps, voids or holes, and the finish grind lines need to be straight.”&nbsp;

It is also important to start with the right materials, he said.&nbsp;

“A good knife starts with a properly heat-treated quality steel blade,” King said. He makes his blades out of D2 tool steel in 1/8” or 5/32” thickness. “It holds a good edge.”&nbsp;

What about the knife handle? “I like natural handles,” he said. King constructs his handles out of California buckeye, Amboyna Burl (a wood from southeast Asia), boxelder and hedge. The wood is injected with polyurethane carbonate to stabilize it. “It polishes out great,” King said.&nbsp;

He also handcrafts a leather sheath that goes with each knife.&nbsp;&nbsp;King creates various models of knives for small game, hunting, personal, companion use and more.&nbsp;

King has a supply of knives for sale and also makes custom knives on demand. In a year, he might produce as many as 175 knives. He is a member of the Professional Knifemakers Association, the American Bladesmith Society, and a past voting member of the Knifemakers Guild.&nbsp;

“I go to gun and knife shows,” he said, at one point attending 26 a year. He used to go to the Blade Show in Atlanta, which is the largest knife show in the world, but he prefers the shows in Denver and in Ohio, which are more personal. His knives have gone from coast to coast, from California to New York.&nbsp;

It's an impressive record for a craftsman located near the rural community of Alta Vista, population 409 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;

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

It’s time to leave the world’s largest knife show, where Harvey King is displaying his beautiful knives that were handcrafted in rural Kansas. We salute Harvey King for making a difference with his skills and craftsmanship. You might say they are cutting edge.&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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 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityLet’s go to Atlanta, to the largest blade and knife show in the world. Among the exhibitors is a craftsman from halfway across the continent. He is displaying his high-quality knives that are handmade in rural Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Harvey King is the craftsman who started his own business, known as Harvey King Knives. Harvey is a native of Topeka. After college, he met and married Bonnie who was from Eskridge. They moved to Eskridge and lived there for 34 years. In 2004, he and Bonnie noticed a place that they admired in the country near Alta Vista, and eventually moved to where they live today.&nbsp;“I have been interested in knives most of my life,” King said. “My dad was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish, and he taught me the value of a good knife at a young age.”&nbsp;“I spent 31 years building earthmover tires at Goodyear in Topeka,” said King, who is now retired. “The maintenance men at Goodyear knew I liked to hunt and fish and trap. They showed me some of the knives that they made in their spare time and, pretty quick, I wanted to try it.”&nbsp;He started making knives in 1988 and soon found other people wanted them. A taxidermist friend talked him into sharing a table at some of the local shows and Harvey’s knives sold well. He launched his own business, Harvey King Knives, and started selling them at knife and gun shows around the country. In July 2022, King will turn 75.&nbsp;“My daughter asked when I would retire,” King said. “I told her, when it ceases to be fun or when I’m too shaky to do it right. (Right now), it’s still fun.”&nbsp;Hunters have an old saying: The gun does the work for 30 seconds, but the knife does the work for 2-3 hours. In other words, a hunting knife is used extensively, so it is important to have a good one.&nbsp;What are the keys to making a good knife? ”Fit and finish,” King said. “The parts need to fit together just right, with no gaps, voids or holes, and the finish grind lines need to be straight.”&nbsp;It is also important to start with the right materials, he said.&nbsp;“A good knife starts with a properly heat-treated quality steel blade,” King said. He makes his blades out of D2 tool steel in 1/8” or 5/32” thickness. “It holds a good edge.”&nbsp;What about the knife handle? “I like natural handles,” he said. King constructs his handles out of California buckeye, Amboyna Burl (a wood from southeast Asia), boxelder and hedge. The wood is injected with polyurethane carbonate to stabilize it. “It polishes out great,” King said.&nbsp;He also handcrafts a leather sheath that goes with each knife.&nbsp;&nbsp;King creates various models of knives for small game, hunting, personal, companion use and more.&nbsp;King has a supply of knives for sale and also makes custom knives on demand. In a year, he might produce as many as 175 knives. He is a member of the Professional Knifemakers Association, the American Bladesmith Society, and a past voting member of the Knifemakers Guild.&nbsp;“I go to gun and knife shows,” he said, at one point attending 26 a year. He used to go to the Blade Show in Atlanta, which is the largest knife show in the world, but he prefers the shows in Denver and in Ohio, which are more personal. His knives have gone from coast to coast, from California to New York.&nbsp;It's an impressive record for a craftsman located near the rural community of Alta Vista, population 409 people. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.harveykingknives.com/" target="_blank">www.harveykingknives.com</a>.&nbsp;It’s time to leave the world’s largest knife show, where Harvey King is displaying his beautiful knives that were handcrafted in rural Kansas. We salute Harvey King for making a difference with his skills and craftsmanship. You might say they are cutting edge.&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: Harvey King Knives

Salina CityGo and paratransit services will be offering free rides and extended hours to patrons of the Smoky Hill River Festival.

Any passengers with a river festival wristband, that ride CityGo or paratransit vehicles, will be allowed to ride for free on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

CityGo passengers must show the drivers their wristbands when they board the buses.&nbsp; Paratransit riders must tell the dispatcher they have river festival wristbands when they schedule their rides.&nbsp;

Additional hours have been added to CityGo’s schedule to accommodate River Festival hours as well.&nbsp; The Blue Route will run until 10 p.m. on Thursday,&nbsp; Friday, and Saturday.

From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Blue Route will pick up passengers at the normal stops at the Oakdale Park north entrance, the Oakdale Park east entrance, the Kenwood Park footbridge, and Kenwood Cove.&nbsp; The driver will then take passengers to stops that they request on any route.&nbsp;

“We are pleased to offer this service to river festival patrons,” said Trell Grinter, transportation director for OCCK. “The festival is such a fun time for Salina and we want to make sure people are able to get to the park and stay as long as they want.&nbsp; And by offering free rides, we hope to encourage people to park a little bit further away and ride the bus in to help with the traffic congestion.”

OCCK TransportationSalina CityGo and paratransit services will be offering free rides and extended hours to patrons of the Smoky Hill River Festival.Any passengers with a river festival wristband, that ride CityGo or paratransit vehicles, will be allowed to ride for free on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.CityGo passengers must show the drivers their wristbands when they board the buses.&nbsp; Paratransit riders must tell the dispatcher they have river festival wristbands when they schedule their rides.&nbsp;Additional hours have been added to CityGo’s schedule to accommodate River Festival hours as well.&nbsp; The Blue Route will run until 10 p.m. on Thursday,&nbsp; Friday, and Saturday.From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Blue Route will pick up passengers at the normal stops at the Oakdale Park north entrance, the Oakdale Park east entrance, the Kenwood Park footbridge, and Kenwood Cove.&nbsp; The driver will then take passengers to stops that they request on any route.&nbsp;“We are pleased to offer this service to river festival patrons,” said Trell Grinter, transportation director for OCCK. “The festival is such a fun time for Salina and we want to make sure people are able to get to the park and stay as long as they want.&nbsp; And by offering free rides, we hope to encourage people to park a little bit further away and ride the bus in to help with the traffic congestion.”

OCCK Transportation: Free rides, extra hours for river festival goers

UPDATE 8:45 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for the following counties in our area.

You can track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DS&amp;O Electric Cooperative. To check the radar, <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">click here</a>.

UPDATE 8:45 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. for the following counties in our area.Marion CountyMcPherson CountyThe National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyJewell CountyLincoln CountyMitchell CountySaline CountyYou can track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DS&amp;O Electric Cooperative. To check the radar, <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">click here</a>.

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watches have expired

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 1 a.m. Monday for the following part of our area.

At 8:02 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Ellsworth, Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Beverly, Ellsworth Airport, and Westfall. This includes the following streams and drainages East Spring Creek, Blue Stem Creek, Spring Creek, Spillman Creek, West Spring Creek, Lost Creek, Brush Creek, West Twin Creek, Owl Creek, Clear Creek, Elkhorn Creek, Table Rock Creek, Mulberry Creek, Wolf Creek, Little Wolf Creek, Buffalo Creek, Cow Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Yauger Creek, West Elkhorn Creek, Wilson Creek, Blood Creek, Oak Creek, Saline River, Coal Creek, Smoky Hill River, Eff Creek, and Bullfoot Creek.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

In hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 1 a.m. Monday for the following part of our area.Northern Ellsworth CountySouthern Lincoln CountyAt 8:02 p.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Ellsworth, Wilson, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Beverly, Ellsworth Airport, and Westfall. This includes the following streams and drainages East Spring Creek, Blue Stem Creek, Spring Creek, Spillman Creek, West Spring Creek, Lost Creek, Brush Creek, West Twin Creek, Owl Creek, Clear Creek, Elkhorn Creek, Table Rock Creek, Mulberry Creek, Wolf Creek, Little Wolf Creek, Buffalo Creek, Cow Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Yauger Creek, West Elkhorn Creek, Wilson Creek, Blood Creek, Oak Creek, Saline River, Coal Creek, Smoky Hill River, Eff Creek, and Bullfoot Creek.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don`t drown.Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.In hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

UPDATE: Flash flood warning has expired

UPDATE 1:30 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood watch in effect for Dickinson County from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning.

Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in swollen creek and streams along with saturated soils. Additional heavy rainfall is anticipated this evening and tonight which will likely yield more river flooding and possibly flash flooding.

A flood watch has been issued for multiple counties in our area.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two

feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don`t drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning for the following counties in our area.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

A large thunderstorms complex is expected to develop during the late afternoon and evening tonight.  Periods of very heavy rain can be expected to fall over already saturated ground. This will increase the risk of river, areal and even flash flooding. The flash flooding threat will be the most likely in areas which received significant rainfall last night.

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTUPDATE 1:30 p.m. Sunday: The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood watch in effect for Dickinson County from 7 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning.Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in swollen creek and streams along with saturated soils. Additional heavy rainfall is anticipated this evening and tonight which will likely yield more river flooding and possibly flash flooding.A flood watch has been issued for multiple counties in our area.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don`t drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood watch in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday through Monday morning for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln County Marion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyFlooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.A large thunderstorms complex is expected to develop during the late afternoon and evening tonight. Periods of very heavy rain can be expected to fall over already saturated ground. This will increase the risk of river, areal and even flash flooding. The flash flooding threat will be the most likely in areas which received significant rainfall last night.Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

UPDATE: Flood watches have expired

UPDATE noon Sunday: The flood warnings for all of Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, and Saline counties have been allowed to expire, however, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued flood warnings for the following two area rivers.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg from Monday morning to early Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.

IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, the south bank overflows extend out to 20 feet from bank. Old Mill Park floods along with low-lying fields in rural areas.

FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 21.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Cottonwood River near Florence.

IMPACTS: At 24.0 feet, outside the levee system in southeast Florence, flood waters flow across Park Ave Road and reach the foundation of a residential home. Northwest of Florence, the bridge on 140th Road and 1/2 mile west of Highway 77 floods.

FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 25.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Smoky Hill River at Enterprise.

IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City. At 26.0 feet, Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods. At 27.0 feet, Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood.

FORECAST: The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 28.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning to 23.1 feet and begin rising again Tuesday evening. It will rise to 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.

After storms rolled through, bringing heavy overnight rains to parts of the area, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Lincoln County.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Flooding of various creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas is likely occurring. Some street flooding is likely as well. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable.

At 4:48 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 4 inches   of rain have fallen across the warned area since late Saturday evening.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 9:45 a.m. for the following counties in our area.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Significant rises on streams and creeks has occurred due to heavy rainfall since Saturday morning. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding of other low-lying and flood prone areas is likely.

At 4:37 a.m. CDT, local law enforcement reported up to 3 feet of   water was covering Highway 4 just south of Gypsum in southeast Saline county. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since Saturday morning.

By SALINA POST UPDATE noon Sunday: The flood warnings for all of Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, and Saline counties have been allowed to expire, however, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued flood warnings for the following two area rivers.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg from Monday morning to early Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, the south bank overflows extend out to 20 feet from bank. Old Mill Park floods along with low-lying fields in rural areas.FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 21.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.Flood stage is 21.0 feet.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Cottonwood River near Florence.IMPACTS: At 24.0 feet, outside the levee system in southeast Florence, flood waters flow across Park Ave Road and reach the foundation of a residential home. Northwest of Florence, the bridge on 140th Road and 1/2 mile west of Highway 77 floods.FORECAST: The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 25.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. Flood stage is 22.0 feet.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning from Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon for the Smoky Hill River at Enterprise. IMPACTS: At 21.0 feet, Low land agricultural flooding occurs from near Enterprise to near Junction City. At 26.0 feet, Valley north of the Kansas Highway 43 bridge on the north side of Enterprise floods. At 27.0 feet, Railroad tracks near Enterprise flood.FORECAST: The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 28.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning to 23.1 feet and begin rising again Tuesday evening. It will rise to 23.2 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.Flood stage is 26.0 feet.After storms rolled through, bringing heavy overnight rains to parts of the area, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for counties in our area.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don`t drown.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Lincoln County.Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Flooding of various creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas is likely occurring. Some street flooding is likely as well. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable.At 4:48 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen across the warned area since late Saturday evening.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning in effect until 9:45 a.m. for the following counties in our area.Marion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyFlooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Significant rises on streams and creeks has occurred due to heavy rainfall since Saturday morning. Various low-water crossings are likely inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding of other low-lying and flood prone areas is likely.At 4:37 a.m. CDT, local law enforcement reported up to 3 feet of water was covering Highway 4 just south of Gypsum in southeast Saline county. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since Saturday morning.

UPDATE: Flood warnings for two area rivers canceled

Overnight rainfall varied greatly across the area, from 0.02 of an inch 5 miles north-northwest of Cuba in Republic County to 3.75 inches 5.6 miles south of Gypsum in Saline County.

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.92 of an inch was reported. In southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.60 of an inch was reported.

More rain is forecast for Sunday afternoon and night.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7bf83e1d-ae2b-49d5-948d-77dd2666423b">NWS: Severe storms expected to develop Sunday afternoon, night</a>

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Sunday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Concordia 0.6 SW, 1.47 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Brookville 5.5 W, 1.16 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Ellsworth 0.2 W, 1.93 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Lindsborg 0.7 NNW, 2.58 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

McPherson 1.2 N, 1.18 inches (reported at 6:13 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.17 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Cuba 5.0 NNW, 0.02 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Smolan 1.5 SW, 0.94 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Salina 0.2 NNE, 0.67 of an inch (reported at 6:08 a.m.)

Brookville 8.1 N, 0.23 of an inch (reported at 6:46 a.m.)

Salina 6.2 ENE, 0.96 of an inch (reported at 7:13 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTOvernight rainfall varied greatly across the area, from 0.02 of an inch 5 miles north-northwest of Cuba in Republic County to 3.75 inches 5.6 miles south of Gypsum in Saline County.At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.92 of an inch was reported. In southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.60 of an inch was reported.More rain is forecast for Sunday afternoon and night.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7bf83e1d-ae2b-49d5-948d-77dd2666423b">NWS: Severe storms expected to develop Sunday afternoon, night</a>Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Sunday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;CLAY COUNTYClay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.55 of an inchCLOUD COUNTYConcordia 0.6 SW, 1.47 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Concordia 1.8 S, 1.25 inchesDICKINSON COUNTYChapman 0.2 SSE, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Chapman 6.0 NNE, 0.79 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 1.15Abilene 5.9 NNW, 0.70 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 1.30 inchesHope 7.5 NNW, 1.04 inchesAbilene 0.7 W, 0.82 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 1.34 inchesAbilene 1.1 NNE, 0.64 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 1.2 inchesHerington 0.4 W, 0.44 of an inchELLSWORTH COUNTYBrookville 5.5 W, 1.16 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Ellsworth 0.2 W, 1.93 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Ellsworth 0.3 E, 1.80 inchesLorraine 1.4 S, 0.69 of an inchHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.58 of an inchJEWELL COUNTYNo amounts reportedLINCOLN COUNTYBeverly 4.6 S, 0.35 of an inchBeverly 0.1 SSW, 0.31 of an inchMARION COUNTYHillsboro 5.3 S, 1.30 inchesNewton 9.4 N, 1.15 inchesMCPHERSON COUNTYLindsborg 0.7 NNW, 2.58 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)McPherson 1.2 N, 1.18 inches (reported at 6:13 a.m.)Mc Pherson 6.6 WSW, 1.27 inchesLindsborg 5.6 W, 2.44 inchesInman 0.8 WSW, 0.84 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 2.00 inchesMoundridge 1.0 N, 1.27 inchesGalva 1.4 N, 3.03 inchesMoundridge 2.2 W, 1.35 inchesGalva 9.5 N, 2.35 inchesMoundridge 4.8 W, 1.14 inchesMcPherson 6.6 ENE, 2.85 inchesGalva 1.1 WSW, 2.23 inchesGalva 2.6 SSE, 1.53 inchesMcPherson 1.1 NW, 2.26 inchesMcPherson 0.8 SW, 1.62 inchesMarquette 2.1 NNE, 2.25 inchesInman 2.5 SSW, 0.93 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 2.35 inchesMITCHELL COUNTYBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.06 of an inchBeloit 0.4 NNW, 0.17 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 0.46 of an inchMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 0.28 of an inchCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.50 of an inchREPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 0.23 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 0.81 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.58 of an inchCuba 5.0 NNW, 0.02 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)SALINE COUNTYSmolan 1.5 SW, 0.94 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Salina 0.2 NNE, 0.67 of an inch (reported at 6:08 a.m.)Brookville 8.1 N, 0.23 of an inch (reported at 6:46 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.84 of an inchSalina 0.8 S, 0.73 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.62 of an inchSalina 5.7 NNW, 0.28 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 1.22 inchesCulver 1.8 SE, 0.65 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.55 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.65 of an inchAssaria 6.2 SE, 3.40 inchesGypsum 5.6 S, 3.75 inchesSalina 0.4 SE, 0.77 of an inchNew Cambria 4.5 NE, 0.99 of an inchSalina 6.2 ENE, 0.96 of an inch (reported at 7:13 a.m.)

Overnight rainfall ranges from 0.02 of an inch to 3.75 inches

Scattered storms are expected to develop over central Kansas later this afternoon and become more numerous tonight as they move southeast across the region. 

The greatest risk of severe weather will affect locations mainly along and west of a Salina to Eureka to Independence line.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceScattered storms are expected to develop over central Kansas later this afternoon and become more numerous tonight as they move southeast across the region. The greatest risk of severe weather will affect locations mainly along and west of a Salina to Eureka to Independence line.

UPDATE: Severe storms expected to develop Sunday afternoon, night

Today is Sunday, June 5, the 156th day of 2022. There are 209 days left in the year.

On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California's Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was arrested at the scene.

In 1794, Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited Americans from taking part in any military action against a country that was at peace with the United States.

In 1950, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Henderson v. United States, struck down racially segregated railroad dining cars.

In 1967, war erupted in the Middle East as Israel, anticipating a possible attack by its Arab neighbors, launched a series of pre-emptive airfield strikes that destroyed nearly the entire Egyptian air force; Syria, Jordan and Iraq immediately entered the conflict.

In 1975, Egypt reopened the Suez Canal to international shipping, eight years after it was closed because of the 1967 war with Israel.

In 1976, 14 people were killed when the Teton Dam in Idaho burst.

In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control reported that five homosexuals in Los Angeles had come down with a rare kind of pneumonia; they were the first recognized cases of what later became known as AIDS.

In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home. (Smart was found alive by police in a Salt Lake suburb in March 2003. One kidnapper, Brian David Mitchell, is serving a prison sentence; the other, Wanda Barzee, was released in September 2018.)

In 2004, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, died in Los Angeles at age 93 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

In 2006, more than 50 National Guardsmen from Utah became the first unit to work along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President George W. Bush's crackdown on illegal immigration.

In 2013, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians, many of them sleeping women and children, pleaded guilty to murder at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to avoid the death penalty; he was sentenced to life in prison.

In 2016, Novak Djokovic became the first man in nearly a half-century to win four consecutive major championships and finally earned an elusive French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, beating Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

In 2020, Minneapolis banned chokeholds by police, the first of many changes in police practices to be announced in the aftermath of George Floyd's death; officers would also now be required to intervene any time they saw unauthorized force by another officer. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league had been wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality.

Ten years ago: Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending. Jury selection began in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in the trial of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach charged with child sexual abuse. (Sandusky was later convicted of 45 counts and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison.) Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury, 91, died in Los Angeles.

Five years ago: The White House said President Donald Trump would not assert executive privilege to block fired FBI Director James Comey from testifying on Capitol Hill. Bill Cosby went on trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on charges he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand, a former employee of Temple University's basketball program, at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004. (The jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial, but Cosby was convicted in a second trial; Pennsylvania's highest court later tossed out that conviction.)

One year ago: The Justice Department said it would no longer secretly obtain reporters' records during leak investigations. Favored Essential Quality won the Belmont Stakes in New York over Hot Rod Charlie.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Bill Hayes is 97. Broadcast journalist Bill Moyers is 88. Former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark is 83. Author Dame Margaret Drabble is 83. Country singer Don Reid (The Statler Brothers) is 77. Rock musician Freddie Stone (AKA Freddie Stewart) (Sly and the Family Stone) is 75. Rock singer Laurie Anderson is 75. Country singer Gail Davies is 74. Author Ken Follett is 73. Financial guru Suze Orman is 71. Rock musician Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) is 70. Jazz musician Peter Erskine is 68. Jazz musician Kenny G is 66. Rock singer Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs) is 66. Actor Beth Hall is 64. Actor Jeff Garlin is 60. Actor Karen Sillas is 59. Actor Ron Livingston is 55. Singer Brian McKnight is 53. Rock musician Claus Norreen (Aqua) is 52. Actor Mark Wahlberg is 51. Actor Chad Allen is 48. Rock musician P-Nut (311) is 48. Actor Navi Rawat is 45. Actor Liza Weil is 45. Rock musician Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) is 43. Rock musician Seb Lefebvre (Simple Plan) is 41. Actor Chelsey Crisp is 39. Actor Amanda Crew is 36. Electronic musician Harrison Mills (Odesza) is 33. Musician/songwriter/producer DJ Mustard is 32. Actor Sophie Lowe is 32. Actor Hank Greenspan is 12.

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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>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, June 5, the 156th day of 2022. There are 209 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California's Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was arrested at the scene.On this date:In 1794, Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited Americans from taking part in any military action against a country that was at peace with the United States.In 1950, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Henderson v. United States, struck down racially segregated railroad dining cars.In 1967, war erupted in the Middle East as Israel, anticipating a possible attack by its Arab neighbors, launched a series of pre-emptive airfield strikes that destroyed nearly the entire Egyptian air force; Syria, Jordan and Iraq immediately entered the conflict.In 1975, Egypt reopened the Suez Canal to international shipping, eight years after it was closed because of the 1967 war with Israel.In 1976, 14 people were killed when the Teton Dam in Idaho burst.In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control reported that five homosexuals in Los Angeles had come down with a rare kind of pneumonia; they were the first recognized cases of what later became known as AIDS.In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home. (Smart was found alive by police in a Salt Lake suburb in March 2003. One kidnapper, Brian David Mitchell, is serving a prison sentence; the other, Wanda Barzee, was released in September 2018.)In 2004, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, died in Los Angeles at age 93 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.In 2006, more than 50 National Guardsmen from Utah became the first unit to work along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President George W. Bush's crackdown on illegal immigration.In 2013, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians, many of them sleeping women and children, pleaded guilty to murder at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to avoid the death penalty; he was sentenced to life in prison.In 2016, Novak Djokovic became the first man in nearly a half-century to win four consecutive major championships and finally earned an elusive French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, beating Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.In 2020, Minneapolis banned chokeholds by police, the first of many changes in police practices to be announced in the aftermath of George Floyd's death; officers would also now be required to intervene any time they saw unauthorized force by another officer. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league had been wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality.Ten years ago: Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending. Jury selection began in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in the trial of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach charged with child sexual abuse. (Sandusky was later convicted of 45 counts and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison.) Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury, 91, died in Los Angeles.Five years ago: The White House said President Donald Trump would not assert executive privilege to block fired FBI Director James Comey from testifying on Capitol Hill. Bill Cosby went on trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania, on charges he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand, a former employee of Temple University's basketball program, at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004. (The jury deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial, but Cosby was convicted in a second trial; Pennsylvania's highest court later tossed out that conviction.)One year ago: The Justice Department said it would no longer secretly obtain reporters' records during leak investigations. Favored Essential Quality won the Belmont Stakes in New York over Hot Rod Charlie.Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Bill Hayes is 97. Broadcast journalist Bill Moyers is 88. Former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark is 83. Author Dame Margaret Drabble is 83. Country singer Don Reid (The Statler Brothers) is 77. Rock musician Freddie Stone (AKA Freddie Stewart) (Sly and the Family Stone) is 75. Rock singer Laurie Anderson is 75. Country singer Gail Davies is 74. Author Ken Follett is 73. Financial guru Suze Orman is 71. Rock musician Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) is 70. Jazz musician Peter Erskine is 68. Jazz musician Kenny G is 66. Rock singer Richard Butler (Psychedelic Furs) is 66. Actor Beth Hall is 64. Actor Jeff Garlin is 60. Actor Karen Sillas is 59. Actor Ron Livingston is 55. Singer Brian McKnight is 53. Rock musician Claus Norreen (Aqua) is 52. Actor Mark Wahlberg is 51. Actor Chad Allen is 48. Rock musician P-Nut (311) is 48. Actor Navi Rawat is 45. Actor Liza Weil is 45. Rock musician Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) is 43. Rock musician Seb Lefebvre (Simple Plan) is 41. Actor Chelsey Crisp is 39. Actor Amanda Crew is 36. Electronic musician Harrison Mills (Odesza) is 33. Musician/songwriter/producer DJ Mustard is 32. Actor Sophie Lowe is 32. Actor Hank Greenspan is 12.

Today in History - June 5

By TAYLOR JAMISON K-State Research and Extension news writer&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — Composting is a simple way to keep the home garden healthy while also helping the environment, but there is a certain art to doing it right, said Dennis Patton, a horticulture agent in K-State Research and Extension’s Johnson County office.&nbsp;

“The science is making sure the composting process works,” he said, “and the art part of it is figuring out what works for you.”&nbsp;

Patton said compost can be any dead plant or animal matter, but don’t be fooled by the definition.&nbsp;

“We put dead stuff in the compost, but the compost is very much alive,” he said.&nbsp;

Within the compost pile, there are live microorganisms that feed off dead matter. Managing the microorganisms is the key to composting, Patton said.&nbsp;

Patton said compost consists of a mixture of green and brown matter, both of which are key to making the microorganisms “happy.”&nbsp;

Brown matter is the source of carbon, and the bulk of what gardeners use in the compost pile; it includes dead leaves and other garden waste. Green matter is the source of nitrogen and somewhat harder to find; it can be grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps and animal manure. &nbsp;

Patton recommends about 2/3 brown matter to 1/3 green matter.&nbsp;

Some materials should not be used in compost, he said. Pet feces -- especially cat and dog feces -- should not be used. Nor should food waste that contains fats or oils.&nbsp;

Also, grass, hay or manure from a pasture that uses herbicides should not be added to the pile. Patton said these materials can all taint the compost and damage plants. &nbsp;

Once safe materials are available for compost, Patton said there is not really a bad location for the pile, but he suggests avoiding a low area that will collect water -- which can cause a bad smell.&nbsp;

To maintain the compost pile, Patton suggests watching for the development of heat within a week to 10 days of its initial construction. “If the compost pile is properly constructed, that internal part of the pile should be reaching up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit or more.”&nbsp;

Once the pile begins to cool down, it is time to turn the materials, a process that distributes&nbsp;&nbsp;moisture. Eventually, the pile will heat up again, then turned when it cools.&nbsp;

Patton said it may take between 3-6 months to form compost, but he adds, “the more you leave it in the back corner and leave it up to Mother Nature, it may take a year or more until you have compost.”&nbsp;

K-State Research and Extension offers several&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/healthy-yards-and-environment/composting.html" target="_blank">online resources</a>&nbsp;on composting.&nbsp;Additional information or questions can be directed to your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension office</a>.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Composting can benefit your gardens. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>By TAYLOR JAMISON K-State Research and Extension news writer&nbsp;MANHATTAN — Composting is a simple way to keep the home garden healthy while also helping the environment, but there is a certain art to doing it right, said Dennis Patton, a horticulture agent in K-State Research and Extension’s Johnson County office.&nbsp;“The science is making sure the composting process works,” he said, “and the art part of it is figuring out what works for you.”&nbsp;Patton said compost can be any dead plant or animal matter, but don’t be fooled by the definition.&nbsp;“We put dead stuff in the compost, but the compost is very much alive,” he said.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kQ6SrmvXkEU" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Within the compost pile, there are live microorganisms that feed off dead matter. Managing the microorganisms is the key to composting, Patton said.&nbsp;Patton said compost consists of a mixture of green and brown matter, both of which are key to making the microorganisms “happy.”&nbsp;Brown matter is the source of carbon, and the bulk of what gardeners use in the compost pile; it includes dead leaves and other garden waste. Green matter is the source of nitrogen and somewhat harder to find; it can be grass clippings, vegetable and fruit scraps and animal manure. &nbsp;Patton recommends about 2/3 brown matter to 1/3 green matter.&nbsp;Some materials should not be used in compost, he said. Pet feces -- especially cat and dog feces -- should not be used. Nor should food waste that contains fats or oils.&nbsp;Also, grass, hay or manure from a pasture that uses herbicides should not be added to the pile. Patton said these materials can all taint the compost and damage plants. &nbsp;Once safe materials are available for compost, Patton said there is not really a bad location for the pile, but he suggests avoiding a low area that will collect water -- which can cause a bad smell.&nbsp;To maintain the compost pile, Patton suggests watching for the development of heat within a week to 10 days of its initial construction. “If the compost pile is properly constructed, that internal part of the pile should be reaching up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit or more.”&nbsp;Once the pile begins to cool down, it is time to turn the materials, a process that distributes&nbsp;&nbsp;moisture. Eventually, the pile will heat up again, then turned when it cools.&nbsp;Patton said it may take between 3-6 months to form compost, but he adds, “the more you leave it in the back corner and leave it up to Mother Nature, it may take a year or more until you have compost.”&nbsp;K-State Research and Extension offers several&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/healthy-yards-and-environment/composting.html" target="_blank">online resources</a>&nbsp;on composting.&nbsp;Additional information or questions can be directed to your local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension office</a>.&nbsp;

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