The lineup is set for the traditional kickoff for the Smoky Hill River Festival: the SM Hanson Festival Jam!

The SM Hanson Festival Jam is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. June 9 on the Eric Stein Stage in Oakdale Park.

Admission to the Smoky Hill River Festival is by weekend wristband ($15 in advance, $20 at the gate) or daily wristband ($10, sold only at the gate). Children ages 11 and under are admitted at no charge.&nbsp;Wristbands can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Friverfestival.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39i1I7DFwMNDT2V3MoYKB0BeWIN5l10hjoOgDliWn0PawXl9tdZIEQ3lQ&amp;h=AT0iB7jmCQSvBjQmD8iFTaDLLOeGccm4UZSdZK4rr2uXfSvrM0uU0vjErs_S94TBUNQU4AIIuPDjM2-fV1ASPszGyct6XiZxhqpC1yBMYO5XoVZcMIDa6I3LjanuT8OotQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1OR1QBQyo1L8wtSyqqfOX5DcvwjvG7i3N_t2MKK9NOg_tDAuuAJUa0qce-RyeN8oKcPR1crEqpLkYjcS-sJb6SQ1gndwU2vkpV1WD6kvEvuvhV-5vqjIAoz8l2hY_I40JnMpsbYQw6_hU503FmuR8rwfqkzZMFFZjuNeTB8pXcTdNs" target="_blank">riverfestival.com</a>&nbsp;or at any of the participating retailers in Salina and around the region. For a list of retailers selling wristbands, <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/participating-retailers/">click here</a>.

During the four-hour Festival Jam, 16 bands will each play for 12 minutes. Several of the bands are new to the Festival Jam, while others are longtime fan favorites.

An estimated 13,000 people attended the 2019 Festival Jam, according to Rick Hanson, CEO and president of SM Hanson Music, Inc. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Smoky Hill River Festival was canceled. Last year, the Festival Jam got started, but eventually was rained out.

Following is the 2022 SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup, with information about the bands provided by Hanson.

6 p.m. Keep the Change This is a Steve Hanson project band – high school students of Steve Hanson and Dean Kranzler, this five-piece band will play southern rock to start our show. This will be the band's first time at the Festival Jam.

6:15 p.m. FedUp This four-piece band from Salina will be playing rock. This band played the Festival Jam in 2015 and now has some new faces.

6:30 p.m. Kyndred This five-piece band from the Hays, America, area will light it up with hard rock. A few of the members have played the Festival Jam previously, however, this is Kyndred's first time.

6:45 p.m. The Radicles Expect eclectic rock from this Salina four-piece band.

7 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and friends have played the Festival Jam previously and always are entertaining with a mix of country, rock, blues, and folk music.

7:15 p.m. The Opinions This will be the first time at the Festival Jam for this four-piece band with Salina roots. The band will be playing classic rock and original music.

7:30 p.m. The Get Downs They were HOT last year at their first Festival Jam. This five-piece band from Salina will play rock and blues.

7:45 p.m. Lix A band from the past – older now and yet...This original Salina three-piece band will play classic rock from the '50s to the '90s (they are that old).

8 p.m. Split Decision A Salina five-piece band that has played the Festival Jam previously, but it has been a few years. Southern rock and country is their wheelhouse.

8:15 p.m. Hey Radio A Wichita-based band. These guys lit it up in 2019. They were rained out last year. We look forward to the mix of skate punk and pop.

8:30 p.m. Dune Buggy These guys have played before. This Pet Project consists of five members playing together for several years. Their quick set will include rock and pop.

8:45 p.m. Fast Food Junkies Be ready to be blown away! This will be the fastest 12 minutes of music that night. They are from the McPherson area – playing HOT Bluegrass – Guitar, Banjo, and Bass. Originals and covers. First time at the Festival Jam.

9 p.m. Paramount 1980s rock from a Salina-based five-piece band that has been at the Festival Jam before. Always entertaining!

9:15 p.m. Northcutt They were rained out last year. A five-piece Salina band playing country/rock/blues.

9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson Band The founder! This is their 36th time at the Festival Jam. Always a variety – always great!

9:45 p.m. The Blades The Festival Jam closer. This band has SO MANY great players – it is really hard to count the people on stage! We know they will close the show properly.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626982189744.jpeg" alt="SM Hanson Festival Jam bands will each play 12 minutes. Photo of a previous Festival Jam courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SMHansonMusic">SM Hanson Music, Inc.</a>" />
 <figcaption>SM Hanson Festival Jam bands will each play 12 minutes. Photo of a previous Festival Jam courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SMHansonMusic">SM Hanson Music, Inc.</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe lineup is set for the traditional kickoff for the Smoky Hill River Festival: the SM Hanson Festival Jam!The SM Hanson Festival Jam is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. June 9 on the Eric Stein Stage in Oakdale Park.Admission to the Smoky Hill River Festival is by weekend wristband ($15 in advance, $20 at the gate) or daily wristband ($10, sold only at the gate). Children ages 11 and under are admitted at no charge.&nbsp;Wristbands can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Friverfestival.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39i1I7DFwMNDT2V3MoYKB0BeWIN5l10hjoOgDliWn0PawXl9tdZIEQ3lQ&amp;h=AT0iB7jmCQSvBjQmD8iFTaDLLOeGccm4UZSdZK4rr2uXfSvrM0uU0vjErs_S94TBUNQU4AIIuPDjM2-fV1ASPszGyct6XiZxhqpC1yBMYO5XoVZcMIDa6I3LjanuT8OotQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1OR1QBQyo1L8wtSyqqfOX5DcvwjvG7i3N_t2MKK9NOg_tDAuuAJUa0qce-RyeN8oKcPR1crEqpLkYjcS-sJb6SQ1gndwU2vkpV1WD6kvEvuvhV-5vqjIAoz8l2hY_I40JnMpsbYQw6_hU503FmuR8rwfqkzZMFFZjuNeTB8pXcTdNs" target="_blank">riverfestival.com</a>&nbsp;or at any of the participating retailers in Salina and around the region. For a list of retailers selling wristbands, <a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/participating-retailers/">click here</a>.During the four-hour Festival Jam, 16 bands will each play for 12 minutes. Several of the bands are new to the Festival Jam, while others are longtime fan favorites.An estimated 13,000 people attended the 2019 Festival Jam, according to Rick Hanson, CEO and president of SM Hanson Music, Inc. "We want more!" Hanson told Salina Post.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Smoky Hill River Festival was canceled. Last year, the Festival Jam got started, but eventually was rained out.Following is the 2022 SM Hanson Festival Jam lineup, with information about the bands provided by Hanson.6 p.m. Keep the Change This is a Steve Hanson project band – high school students of Steve Hanson and Dean Kranzler, this five-piece band will play southern rock to start our show. This will be the band's first time at the Festival Jam.6:15 p.m. FedUp This four-piece band from Salina will be playing rock. This band played the Festival Jam in 2015 and now has some new faces.6:30 p.m. Kyndred This five-piece band from the Hays, America, area will light it up with hard rock. A few of the members have played the Festival Jam previously, however, this is Kyndred's first time.6:45 p.m. The Radicles Expect eclectic rock from this Salina four-piece band.7 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and friends have played the Festival Jam previously and always are entertaining with a mix of country, rock, blues, and folk music.7:15 p.m. The Opinions This will be the first time at the Festival Jam for this four-piece band with Salina roots. The band will be playing classic rock and original music.7:30 p.m. The Get Downs They were HOT last year at their first Festival Jam. This five-piece band from Salina will play rock and blues.7:45 p.m. Lix A band from the past – older now and yet...This original Salina three-piece band will play classic rock from the '50s to the '90s (they are that old).8 p.m. Split Decision A Salina five-piece band that has played the Festival Jam previously, but it has been a few years. Southern rock and country is their wheelhouse.8:15 p.m. Hey Radio A Wichita-based band. These guys lit it up in 2019. They were rained out last year. We look forward to the mix of skate punk and pop.8:30 p.m. Dune Buggy These guys have played before. This Pet Project consists of five members playing together for several years. Their quick set will include rock and pop.8:45 p.m. Fast Food Junkies Be ready to be blown away! This will be the fastest 12 minutes of music that night. They are from the McPherson area – playing HOT Bluegrass – Guitar, Banjo, and Bass. Originals and covers. First time at the Festival Jam.9 p.m. Paramount 1980s rock from a Salina-based five-piece band that has been at the Festival Jam before. Always entertaining!9:15 p.m. Northcutt They were rained out last year. A five-piece Salina band playing country/rock/blues.9:30 p.m. Steve Hanson Band The founder! This is their 36th time at the Festival Jam. Always a variety – always great!9:45 p.m. The Blades The Festival Jam closer. This band has SO MANY great players – it is really hard to count the people on stage! We know they will close the show properly.

SM Hanson Music announces 2022 Festival Jam lineup

Today is Thursday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2022. There are 233 days left in the year.

On May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, which the Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift.

In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the besieged city of Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered to British forces.

In 1932, the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old kidnapped son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was found in a wooded area near Hopewell, New Jersey.

In 1933, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration were established to provide help for the needy and farmers.

In 1943, during World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered. The two-week Trident Conference, headed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, opened in Washington.

In 1958, the United States and Canada signed an agreement to create the North American Air Defense Command (later the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD).

In 1970, the Senate voted unanimously to confirm Harry A. Blackmun as a Supreme Court justice.

In 1975, the White House announced the new Cambodian government had seized an American merchant ship, the Mayaguez, in international waters. (U.S. Marines gained control of the ship three days after its seizure, not knowing the 39 civilian members of the crew had already been released by Cambodia.)

In 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered a Spanish priest armed with a bayonet who attacked Pope John Paul II. (In 2008, the pope's longtime private secretary revealed that the pontiff was slightly wounded in the assault.)

In 1986, the military action-drama film "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis and released by Paramount Pictures, had its world premiere in New York.

In 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.

In 2009, five Miami men were convicted in a plot to blow up FBI buildings and Chicago's Sears Tower; one man was acquitted. Suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk was deported from the United States to Germany. (On this date in 2011, Demjanjuk, who maintained his innocence, would be convicted by a German court of being an accessory to the murder of tens of thousands of Jews; he died in March 2012 at age 91.)

In 2011, CEOs of the five largest oil companies went before the Senate Finance Committee, where Democrats challenged the executives to justify tax breaks at a time when people were paying $4 a gallon for gas.

Ten years ago: Miami's LeBron James became the eighth player in NBA history to receive the MVP award three times.

Five years ago: Dozens of countries were hit with a huge cyberextortion attack that locked up computers and held users' files for ransom at a multitude of hospitals, companies and government agencies. Pope Francis urged Catholics to "tear down all walls" and spread peace during a visit to Fatima, Portugal, as he marked the 100th anniversary of one of the most unique events of the 20th-century Catholic Church: the visions of the Virgin Mary reported by three illiterate shepherd children.

One year ago: Israel pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures and toppling two high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities; the Islamic militant group showed no signs of backing down, and fired hundreds of rockets at Israeli cities. Republicans dumped Rep. Liz Cheney from her House leadership post for her persistent repudiation of Donald Trump's election falsehoods, underscoring the hold that Trump retained on his party. The nation's largest fuel pipeline restarted operations, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers. Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's were elected to the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also included Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren.

Today's Birthdays: Composer Burt Bacharach is 94. Actor Millie Perkins is 86. R&amp;B singer Jayotis Washington is 81. Country singer Billy Swan is 80. Actor Linda Dano is 79. Actor Lindsay Crouse is 74. Singer-musician Steve Winwood is 74. Actor Gabriel Byrne is 72. Actor Bruce Boxleitner is 72. Singer Billy Squier is 72. Blues singer-musician Guy Davis is 70. Country singer Kix Brooks is 67. Actor Kim Greist is 64. Rock musician Eric Singer (KISS) is 64. Actor Ving Rhames is 63. Rock musician Billy Duffy is 61. Actor Emilio Estevez is 60. Actor April Grace is 60. Actor Vanessa A. Williams is 59. TV personality/chef Carla Hall is 58. Actor Stephen Baldwin is 56. Actor Scott Schwartz is 54. Actor Kim Fields is 53. Actor Samantha Mathis is 52. Actor Jamie Luner is 51. Actor Christian Campbell is 50. Actor Rhea Seehorn is 50. Actor Mackenzie Astin is 49. Country musician Matt Mangano (The Zac Brown Band) is 46. Actor Rebecca Herbst is 45. Actor Malin Akerman is 44. Actor Jason Biggs is 44. Actor Rami Malek is 41. Actor-singer Clare Bowen is 38. Actor Emily VanCamp is 36. Actor Malcolm David Kelley is 30. Actor Sullivan Sweeten is 27.

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 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2022. There are 233 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 12, 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the Berlin Blockade, which the Western powers had succeeded in circumventing with their Berlin Airlift.On this date:In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, the besieged city of Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered to British forces.In 1932, the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old kidnapped son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was found in a wooded area near Hopewell, New Jersey.In 1933, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration were established to provide help for the needy and farmers.In 1943, during World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered. The two-week Trident Conference, headed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, opened in Washington.In 1958, the United States and Canada signed an agreement to create the North American Air Defense Command (later the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD).In 1970, the Senate voted unanimously to confirm Harry A. Blackmun as a Supreme Court justice.In 1975, the White House announced the new Cambodian government had seized an American merchant ship, the Mayaguez, in international waters. (U.S. Marines gained control of the ship three days after its seizure, not knowing the 39 civilian members of the crew had already been released by Cambodia.)In 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered a Spanish priest armed with a bayonet who attacked Pope John Paul II. (In 2008, the pope's longtime private secretary revealed that the pontiff was slightly wounded in the assault.)In 1986, the military action-drama film "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis and released by Paramount Pictures, had its world premiere in New York.In 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.In 2009, five Miami men were convicted in a plot to blow up FBI buildings and Chicago's Sears Tower; one man was acquitted. Suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk was deported from the United States to Germany. (On this date in 2011, Demjanjuk, who maintained his innocence, would be convicted by a German court of being an accessory to the murder of tens of thousands of Jews; he died in March 2012 at age 91.)In 2011, CEOs of the five largest oil companies went before the Senate Finance Committee, where Democrats challenged the executives to justify tax breaks at a time when people were paying $4 a gallon for gas.Ten years ago: Miami's LeBron James became the eighth player in NBA history to receive the MVP award three times.Five years ago: Dozens of countries were hit with a huge cyberextortion attack that locked up computers and held users' files for ransom at a multitude of hospitals, companies and government agencies. Pope Francis urged Catholics to "tear down all walls" and spread peace during a visit to Fatima, Portugal, as he marked the 100th anniversary of one of the most unique events of the 20th-century Catholic Church: the visions of the Virgin Mary reported by three illiterate shepherd children.One year ago: Israel pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures and toppling two high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities; the Islamic militant group showed no signs of backing down, and fired hundreds of rockets at Israeli cities. Republicans dumped Rep. Liz Cheney from her House leadership post for her persistent repudiation of Donald Trump's election falsehoods, underscoring the hold that Trump retained on his party. The nation's largest fuel pipeline restarted operations, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers. Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's were elected to the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also included Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren.Today's Birthdays: Composer Burt Bacharach is 94. Actor Millie Perkins is 86. R&amp;B singer Jayotis Washington is 81. Country singer Billy Swan is 80. Actor Linda Dano is 79. Actor Lindsay Crouse is 74. Singer-musician Steve Winwood is 74. Actor Gabriel Byrne is 72. Actor Bruce Boxleitner is 72. Singer Billy Squier is 72. Blues singer-musician Guy Davis is 70. Country singer Kix Brooks is 67. Actor Kim Greist is 64. Rock musician Eric Singer (KISS) is 64. Actor Ving Rhames is 63. Rock musician Billy Duffy is 61. Actor Emilio Estevez is 60. Actor April Grace is 60. Actor Vanessa A. Williams is 59. TV personality/chef Carla Hall is 58. Actor Stephen Baldwin is 56. Actor Scott Schwartz is 54. Actor Kim Fields is 53. Actor Samantha Mathis is 52. Actor Jamie Luner is 51. Actor Christian Campbell is 50. Actor Rhea Seehorn is 50. Actor Mackenzie Astin is 49. Country musician Matt Mangano (The Zac Brown Band) is 46. Actor Rebecca Herbst is 45. Actor Malin Akerman is 44. Actor Jason Biggs is 44. Actor Rami Malek is 41. Actor-singer Clare Bowen is 38. Actor Emily VanCamp is 36. Actor Malcolm David Kelley is 30. Actor Sullivan Sweeten is 27.

Today in History - May 12

Scattered storms are expected this evening, especially across central and northern Kansas. The stronger storms will be capable of quarter-size hail along with damaging downburst winds.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceScattered storms are expected this evening, especially across central and northern Kansas. The stronger storms will be capable of quarter-size hail along with damaging downburst winds.

Scattered storms, some with hail, wind, expected this evening

Brandon Schlautman with The Land Institute, Salina, was selected to receive a $39,691 grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) for the project, "Using Perennial Groundcovers for Improved Soil and Nutrient Retention in Corn/Soy Production."

"This project will determine whether planting corn-soy rotations into Kentucky Bluegrass or Kura Clover perennial groundcovers, also known as perennial cover crops, is an economically viable strategy to limit soil and nutrient loss through on-farm demonstration trials," said Schlautman.

This grant was awarded as part of NCR-SARE's Partnership Grant Program. The Partnership Grant Program is intended to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education activities related to sustainable agriculture. Learn more about the NCR-SARE Partnership Grant Program online at <a href="http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Partnership-Grant-Program">http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Partnership-Grant-Program </a>

The focus for each of the NCR-SARE grant programs is on research and education. Funding considerations are based on how well the applicant presents the problem being addressed, the project's relevance to sustainable agriculture in the 12-state North Central region, and how well it aligns with NCR-SARE's goals, among other factors specific to each grant program.

NCR-SARE's Administrative Council (AC) members decide which projects will receive SARE funds. A collection of farm and non-farm citizens, the AC includes a diverse mix of agricultural stakeholders in the region. Council members hail from regional farms and ranches, the Cooperative Extension Service, universities, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

NCR-SAREBrandon Schlautman with The Land Institute, Salina, was selected to receive a $39,691 grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) for the project, "Using Perennial Groundcovers for Improved Soil and Nutrient Retention in Corn/Soy Production.""This project will determine whether planting corn-soy rotations into Kentucky Bluegrass or Kura Clover perennial groundcovers, also known as perennial cover crops, is an economically viable strategy to limit soil and nutrient loss through on-farm demonstration trials," said Schlautman.This grant was awarded as part of NCR-SARE's Partnership Grant Program. The Partnership Grant Program is intended to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education activities related to sustainable agriculture. Learn more about the NCR-SARE Partnership Grant Program online at <a href="http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Partnership-Grant-Program">http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Partnership-Grant-Program </a>The focus for each of the NCR-SARE grant programs is on research and education. Funding considerations are based on how well the applicant presents the problem being addressed, the project's relevance to sustainable agriculture in the 12-state North Central region, and how well it aligns with NCR-SARE's goals, among other factors specific to each grant program.NCR-SARE's Administrative Council (AC) members decide which projects will receive SARE funds. A collection of farm and non-farm citizens, the AC includes a diverse mix of agricultural stakeholders in the region. Council members hail from regional farms and ranches, the Cooperative Extension Service, universities, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Land Institute's Schlautman receives grant

APAC Kansas, Incorporated, has been building the heartland from the ground up for more than a century.

From the supply of aggregate materials, hot mix asphalt, and concrete to the construction of roads and bridges, we do it all. You've seen our trucks and now, we want to hire you!

APAC-Salina is growing and we are hiring for all positions. From truck drivers to mechanics to construction laborers, APAC has your next career.

We offer great pay and benefits. APAC Kansas, Incorporated, is an equal opportunity employer.

<a href="https://jobs.crh.com/search/?searchby=location&amp;q=Shears&amp;locationsearch=Kansas">Click here to see available positions and apply</a>!

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 </figure>APAC Kansas, Incorporated, has been building the heartland from the ground up for more than a century.From the supply of aggregate materials, hot mix asphalt, and concrete to the construction of roads and bridges, we do it all. You've seen our trucks and now, we want to hire you!APAC-Salina is growing and we are hiring for all positions. From truck drivers to mechanics to construction laborers, APAC has your next career.We offer great pay and benefits. APAC Kansas, Incorporated, is an equal opportunity employer.<a href="https://jobs.crh.com/search/?searchby=location&amp;q=Shears&amp;locationsearch=Kansas">Click here to see available positions and apply</a>!

Blue Key: K-State students to receive scholarships

By ANDREW RAYO Federal Trade Commission

These days, working from home is pretty common. It’s a win-win for both those hoping to avoid a commute, and companies looking for talent from all over the world. You might even get a call or message about a job opportunity — but how do you know it’s legit? If a company asks for sensitive info (like your Social Security number) before they hire you — or they say they need you to make an upfront payment — it’s a scam.

Scammers have been reaching out to people,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/imposter-scams">pretending to be companies</a>&nbsp;that offer at-home employment. These scammers are supposedly hiring for positions in data processing, among other fields. But after interested applicants finish long interviews, the interviewer says to give their Social Security number and other personal info. Then, the “company” sends them a check to “buy equipment.” But that check is for more than the amount needed, so they tell you to send the leftover money back to the company — or to someone else.&nbsp;That’s a scam.

Scammers promise you a job, but what they want is your money and personal information. So, before you accept a job offer:

●Do a search online.&nbsp;Look up the company’s name, email address, and phone number, plus the words “scam,” “review,” or complaint.”

●Start with sources you’re sure are legit.&nbsp;Try visiting sites like&nbsp;your state’s Career OneStop.

●Never bank on a “cleared” check.&nbsp;No legit employer will send you a check, tell you to buy stuff with it, and then ask you to send money to cover the balance. The check will bounce, and you’ll have lost the money you sent them.

Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams">job scams</a>. And report them at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

&nbsp; If you're looking for work, check out the Salina Post&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/jobs">Jobs page</a>&nbsp;today!&nbsp; &nbsp;

By ANDREW RAYO Federal Trade CommissionThese days, working from home is pretty common. It’s a win-win for both those hoping to avoid a commute, and companies looking for talent from all over the world. You might even get a call or message about a job opportunity — but how do you know it’s legit? If a company asks for sensitive info (like your Social Security number) before they hire you — or they say they need you to make an upfront payment — it’s a scam.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652300215125.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Scammers have been reaching out to people,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/imposter-scams">pretending to be companies</a>&nbsp;that offer at-home employment. These scammers are supposedly hiring for positions in data processing, among other fields. But after interested applicants finish long interviews, the interviewer says to give their Social Security number and other personal info. Then, the “company” sends them a check to “buy equipment.” But that check is for more than the amount needed, so they tell you to send the leftover money back to the company — or to someone else.&nbsp;That’s a scam.Scammers promise you a job, but what they want is your money and personal information. So, before you accept a job offer:●Do a search online.&nbsp;Look up the company’s name, email address, and phone number, plus the words “scam,” “review,” or complaint.”●Start with sources you’re sure are legit.&nbsp;Try visiting sites like&nbsp;your state’s Career OneStop.●Never bank on a “cleared” check.&nbsp;No legit employer will send you a check, tell you to buy stuff with it, and then ask you to send money to cover the balance. The check will bounce, and you’ll have lost the money you sent them.Learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams">job scams</a>. And report them at&nbsp;<a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.&nbsp; If you're looking for work, check out the Salina Post&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/jobs">Jobs page</a>&nbsp;today!&nbsp; &nbsp;

FTC: Want to work from home? Spot the scams first

ABILENE - GoAbilene, a program of OCCK Transportation, is offering a brand new program for Abilene area youth ages 7-18.&nbsp;

Youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Go Anywhere” Summer Youth Pass for $25.&nbsp; The pass will be good for unlimited rides on GoAbilene public transportation from June 1 to Aug. 31.&nbsp;

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/40216f08-9401-4557-8328-dbdef75a9787">Youth summer bus passes on sale later this month</a>

The passes will be available to purchase starting Monday.

Rides must be scheduled in advance, at least by 4 p.m. on the previous day and up to two weeks advance and are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp; Passengers can schedule rides by calling 785-826-1583 or 1-855-577-4337 during business hours or by using the Online Scheduling Form for GoAbilene at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>.&nbsp;

Youth must show the drivers their “Go Anywhere” pass when they board the buses and follow the OCCK Transportation Passenger Code of Conduct.

Riding the bus gives kids the freedom to get around in the summer.&nbsp; The “Go Anywhere” Summer Youth Pass is a great way for kids to get to the pool, community centers, parks, the library, shopping and more.

The Summer Youth Bus Pass is available for purchase at OCCK Transportation, 340 N. Santa Fe; online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>&nbsp;or in the Token Transit app.&nbsp; Passes purchased online can be mailed, picked up at the time of the first trip, or picked up at the OCCK Transportation office in Salina.

“We are excited to start the GoAbilene Go Anywhere program,” said Michelle Griffin, mobility manager for north-central Kansas.&nbsp; “The program has a two-fold mission.&nbsp; One is to help kids get around Abilene safely and two, we know riding public transportation is a valuable life skill for kids and adults alike.&nbsp; This is a great way to use the local system.&nbsp; It’s a great deal and we hope a lot of families take advantage of it.”

ABILENE - GoAbilene, a program of OCCK Transportation, is offering a brand new program for Abilene area youth ages 7-18.&nbsp;Youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Go Anywhere” Summer Youth Pass for $25.&nbsp; The pass will be good for unlimited rides on GoAbilene public transportation from June 1 to Aug. 31.&nbsp;READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/40216f08-9401-4557-8328-dbdef75a9787">Youth summer bus passes on sale later this month</a>The passes will be available to purchase starting Monday.Rides must be scheduled in advance, at least by 4 p.m. on the previous day and up to two weeks advance and are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp; Passengers can schedule rides by calling 785-826-1583 or 1-855-577-4337 during business hours or by using the Online Scheduling Form for GoAbilene at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>.&nbsp;Youth must show the drivers their “Go Anywhere” pass when they board the buses and follow the OCCK Transportation Passenger Code of Conduct.Riding the bus gives kids the freedom to get around in the summer.&nbsp; The “Go Anywhere” Summer Youth Pass is a great way for kids to get to the pool, community centers, parks, the library, shopping and more.The Summer Youth Bus Pass is available for purchase at OCCK Transportation, 340 N. Santa Fe; online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>&nbsp;or in the Token Transit app.&nbsp; Passes purchased online can be mailed, picked up at the time of the first trip, or picked up at the OCCK Transportation office in Salina.“We are excited to start the GoAbilene Go Anywhere program,” said Michelle Griffin, mobility manager for north-central Kansas.&nbsp; “The program has a two-fold mission.&nbsp; One is to help kids get around Abilene safely and two, we know riding public transportation is a valuable life skill for kids and adults alike.&nbsp; This is a great way to use the local system.&nbsp; It’s a great deal and we hope a lot of families take advantage of it.”

OCCK Transportation offering GoAbilene youth summer passes

Mowery Clinic has announced that Dr. Keenan Wanamaker, general and vascular surgeon, has joined the clinic.

Wanamaker will work with Dr. Chris Rupe, general and vascular surgeon, at Mowery Clinic, 737 E. Crawford Street.

Wanamaker’s philosophy of patient care is focused on compassionate care. 

“I’m always striving for an open-eared approach with my patients and their families. A doctor-patient relationship should encourage individualized treatment plans during times of need,” Wanamaker said.

Wanamaker earned his medical degree at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. He then completed his general surgery residency at Michigan State University, Genesys Regional Medical Center. Wanamaker also served a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Michigan State University-Sinai Grace Hospital followed by a Surgical Critical Care fellowship at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center-Harper University Hospital.

Wanamaker is currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call (785) 827-7261, or to learn more about Mowery Clinic or Wanamaker please visit <a href="http://moweryclinic.com">moweryclinic.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652302095130.jpeg" alt="Dr. Keenan Wanamaker. Photo courtesy Mowery Clinic" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Keenan Wanamaker. Photo courtesy Mowery Clinic</figcaption>
 </figure>Mowery ClinicMowery Clinic has announced that Dr. Keenan Wanamaker, general and vascular surgeon, has joined the clinic.Wanamaker will work with Dr. Chris Rupe, general and vascular surgeon, at Mowery Clinic, 737 E. Crawford Street.Wanamaker’s philosophy of patient care is focused on compassionate care. “I’m always striving for an open-eared approach with my patients and their families. A doctor-patient relationship should encourage individualized treatment plans during times of need,” Wanamaker said.Wanamaker earned his medical degree at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. He then completed his general surgery residency at Michigan State University, Genesys Regional Medical Center. Wanamaker also served a Vascular Surgery fellowship at Michigan State University-Sinai Grace Hospital followed by a Surgical Critical Care fellowship at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center-Harper University Hospital.Wanamaker is currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call (785) 827-7261, or to learn more about Mowery Clinic or Wanamaker please visit <a href="http://moweryclinic.com">moweryclinic.com</a>.

Mowery Clinic welcomes general, vascular surgeon

USD 306 Southeast of Saline has scheduled a come-and-go retirement reception for this afternoon.

The reception is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday in the high school commons. The reception is open to the public.

Retirees being honored include Judy Hall, Melony McClure, Cindy Mueller, Sandy Rogers, Tammy Streit, and Theresa Winters, according to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD306/">Unified School District 306 - Southeast of Saline Facebook page</a>.

By SALINA POSTUSD 306 Southeast of Saline has scheduled a come-and-go retirement reception for this afternoon.The reception is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday in the high school commons. The reception is open to the public.Retirees being honored include Judy Hall, Melony McClure, Cindy Mueller, Sandy Rogers, Tammy Streit, and Theresa Winters, according to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD306/">Unified School District 306 - Southeast of Saline Facebook page</a>.

USD 306 retirement reception set for Wednesday afternoon

Beginning in the fall of 2022, families will need to fill out a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to determine if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

The Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application is a part of the enrollment process. The application will be available when online enrollment opens July 13.

Schoolwide free meals end after this school year because Congress did not extend its child nutrition waivers that were in place during the pandemic.

USD 305Beginning in the fall of 2022, families will need to fill out a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to determine if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.The Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application is a part of the enrollment process. The application will be available when online enrollment opens July 13.Schoolwide free meals end after this school year because Congress did not extend its child nutrition waivers that were in place during the pandemic.

USD 305: Applications needed for free or reduced-price meals next year

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A teen connected to two vehicle thefts and the double burglary at an east-Salina convenience store was booked into the Saline County Jail late Tuesday afternoon.

Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that the store manager at Kwik Shop, 657 Fairdale Road, told police that he thought he recognized a former employee on surveillance video from the times the store was burglarized early Tuesday morning.

Surveillance video showed a white pickup pull up to the doors at approximately 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. A chain was hooked to the pickup and the store door and the doors were pulled open. Three males were seen on the video entering the store. They left and then returned a few minutes later.

Hanus said that during the two entries to the store, an undetermined amount of cash and more than $100 worth of tobacco were stolen.

Video from the return visit showed that the pickup had "APAC" on it. Officers went to APAC Kansas Shears Division, 1633 Sunflower Road, where they found the gate to the fenced in area had been forced open. An APAC employee arrived and told officers that a white 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, valued at $25,000, was missing.

At approximately 11 a.m. Tuesday, an officer in the 100 block of S. Eighth Street located the pickup in a city parking lot, Hanus said. Additionally, a short time later, the officer located the named suspect in the case, who was identified as Isaiah T. Robertson, 18, of Salina. Hanus said Robertson had in his possession the keys to the pickup.

Hanus said Robertson confirmed his participation in the two burglaries at the Kwik Shop and the removal of the pickup from APAC. Additionally, he confirmed his participation in the theft of a Dodge Ram 2500, valued at $27,000, from APAC on April 30, Hanus said. That pickup was recovered the next morning.

Robertson faces a number of requested charges including multiple counts of felony theft, multiple counts of damage to property, and multiple counts of contributing to the misconduct of a juvenile.

Hanus said the other two people involved in the incidents were juveniles.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA teen connected to two vehicle thefts and the double burglary at an east-Salina convenience store was booked into the Saline County Jail late Tuesday afternoon.Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that the store manager at Kwik Shop, 657 Fairdale Road, told police that he thought he recognized a former employee on surveillance video from the times the store was burglarized early Tuesday morning.Surveillance video showed a white pickup pull up to the doors at approximately 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. A chain was hooked to the pickup and the store door and the doors were pulled open. Three males were seen on the video entering the store. They left and then returned a few minutes later.Hanus said that during the two entries to the store, an undetermined amount of cash and more than $100 worth of tobacco were stolen.Video from the return visit showed that the pickup had "APAC" on it. Officers went to APAC Kansas Shears Division, 1633 Sunflower Road, where they found the gate to the fenced in area had been forced open. An APAC employee arrived and told officers that a white 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, valued at $25,000, was missing.At approximately 11 a.m. Tuesday, an officer in the 100 block of S. Eighth Street located the pickup in a city parking lot, Hanus said. Additionally, a short time later, the officer located the named suspect in the case, who was identified as Isaiah T. Robertson, 18, of Salina. Hanus said Robertson had in his possession the keys to the pickup.Hanus said Robertson confirmed his participation in the two burglaries at the Kwik Shop and the removal of the pickup from APAC. Additionally, he confirmed his participation in the theft of a Dodge Ram 2500, valued at $27,000, from APAC on April 30, Hanus said. That pickup was recovered the next morning.Robertson faces a number of requested charges including multiple counts of felony theft, multiple counts of damage to property, and multiple counts of contributing to the misconduct of a juvenile.Hanus said the other two people involved in the incidents were juveniles.

Salina teen arrested in connection to Kwik Shop burglaries

A local man was arrested and a Texas man was taken to the hospital after a traffic stop west of Salina Monday night.

Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that a deputy pulled a car over for speeding at approximately 9:45 p.m. Monday in the 2700 block of S. Burma Road. While the deputy was talking with the driver and a passenger, he discovered a 46-year-old man from Texas lying in the back seat.

The driver, identified as Thomas Fletcher, 22, of Salina, told the deputy he was taking the man to the hospital because he had fallen off the structure at Coronado Heights in far southern Saline County. Hughes said EMS was called and they transported the man to Salina Regional Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no indications of foul play, he added.

Fletcher was arrested on the following requested charges, Hughes said.

●Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Another passenger in the vehicle, Shade McLean, 22, of Salina, was cited for having an open container, Hughes said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local man was arrested and a Texas man was taken to the hospital after a traffic stop west of Salina Monday night.Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that a deputy pulled a car over for speeding at approximately 9:45 p.m. Monday in the 2700 block of S. Burma Road. While the deputy was talking with the driver and a passenger, he discovered a 46-year-old man from Texas lying in the back seat.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652199672151.jpeg" alt="Thomas Fletcher. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Thomas Fletcher. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, identified as Thomas Fletcher, 22, of Salina, told the deputy he was taking the man to the hospital because he had fallen off the structure at Coronado Heights in far southern Saline County. Hughes said EMS was called and they transported the man to Salina Regional Health Center with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no indications of foul play, he added.Fletcher was arrested on the following requested charges, Hughes said.●Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs●Possession of marijuana●Possession of drug paraphernalia●SpeedingAnother passenger in the vehicle, Shade McLean, 22, of Salina, was cited for having an open container, Hughes said.

Traffic stop results in arrest of Salina man, transport to SRHC for Texas man

The Salina Police Department announced Wednesday morning that Dalton Levi Palmer has been taken into custody.

On Saturday, police identified Palmer as a person of interest in a shooting incident early Saturday morning in the 400 block of S. College Avenue that left one person dead and two others injured.

"Dalton Levi Palmer, the person of interest in this shooting investigation, is in custody regarding his unrelated warrants," the Salina Police Department noted in a statement issued this morning.

On Tuesday, the Saline County Sheriff's Office had posted the following on its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineSheriffKS">Facebook page</a>.

"The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Dalton Levi Palmer. Palmer is currently listed on the 24 Most Wanted for May of 2022 in Saline County, Kansas. Palmer has a Saline County District Court felony fail to appear warrant with charges of: Distribution of Meth, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Para, Criminal Use of Weapons, Interfere w/LEO, Child Endangerment and multiple traffic charges. Palmer was last known to be in Salina, Kansas but is known to have ties to the Delphos, Kansas area."

In regard to the shooting incident, officers were sent to the 400 block of S. College Avenue at approximately 3:20 a.m. Saturday for a report of several gunshots being fired in the area. When they arrived, they located multiple spent ammunition casings in the street. A few minutes later, at 3:23 a.m., they were called to the emergency room of Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, for the report of two gunshot victims there.

One of the shooting victims, identified as Dylan Eugene Garman, 25, of Salina, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other victim is an 18-year-old female whose identity has not been released.

At approximately 3:34 a.m., officers were sent to the 500 block of E. Cloud Street for the report of a person lying in the front yard of a residence who had been shot multiple times. A 23-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, where he underwent emergency surgery before being transferred to a Wichita hospital with serious injuries, police noted at the time.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1651958808690.jpeg" alt="Dalton Levi Palmer. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Dalton Levi Palmer. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Salina Police Department announced Wednesday morning that Dalton Levi Palmer has been taken into custody.On Saturday, police identified Palmer as a person of interest in a shooting incident early Saturday morning in the 400 block of S. College Avenue that left one person dead and two others injured."Dalton Levi Palmer, the person of interest in this shooting investigation, is in custody regarding his unrelated warrants," the Salina Police Department noted in a statement issued this morning.On Tuesday, the Saline County Sheriff's Office had posted the following on its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineSheriffKS">Facebook page</a>."The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Dalton Levi Palmer. Palmer is currently listed on the 24 Most Wanted for May of 2022 in Saline County, Kansas. Palmer has a Saline County District Court felony fail to appear warrant with charges of: Distribution of Meth, Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Para, Criminal Use of Weapons, Interfere w/LEO, Child Endangerment and multiple traffic charges. Palmer was last known to be in Salina, Kansas but is known to have ties to the Delphos, Kansas area."In regard to the shooting incident, officers were sent to the 400 block of S. College Avenue at approximately 3:20 a.m. Saturday for a report of several gunshots being fired in the area. When they arrived, they located multiple spent ammunition casings in the street. A few minutes later, at 3:23 a.m., they were called to the emergency room of Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, for the report of two gunshot victims there.One of the shooting victims, identified as Dylan Eugene Garman, 25, of Salina, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other victim is an 18-year-old female whose identity has not been released.At approximately 3:34 a.m., officers were sent to the 500 block of E. Cloud Street for the report of a person lying in the front yard of a residence who had been shot multiple times. A 23-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center, where he underwent emergency surgery before being transferred to a Wichita hospital with serious injuries, police noted at the time.

Salina Police Department: Palmer in custody

An unmanned aircraft systems integration and design student at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;will be spending his summer learning and working at one of the biggest technology manufacturers in the world. Thanks to a career fair at the K-State Salina campus in the fall, Houston Griffitts, junior,&nbsp;Salina, used his networking skills and built a professional relationship with a representative from California-based General Atomics. That relationship has blossomed into an internship opportunity for Griffitts this summer with the company. General Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company that produces unmanned aircraft and provides drone technology such as electro-optical, radar, signals intelligence and automated airborne surveillance and power conversion systems, among other things. The business occupies over 8 million square feet of engineering, laboratory and manufacturing facilities with more than 15,000 employees. General Atomics is also one of K-State Salina's biggest industry partners. "I met the representative from General Atomics and showed him engineering drawings that I have been working on since I was in high school," Griffitts said. "General Atomics is widely regarded as one of the premier drone technology companies and it's a company I have always wanted to work for. I think this experience will not only provide me with hands-on experience in things that I can't learn anywhere else, but also may help me get a job in this industry in the future." The internship will be from June 6 to Aug. 12 and Griffitts will work at General Atomics' headquarters near San Diego. As a machinal engineering intern, he will use the engineering and computer engineering skills he has learned at K-State Salina. K-State Salina annually hosts two career fairs where businesses from different industries come to campus to talk with students. Many students use the experience to build networking skills or even earn an internship or job opportunity. "Career fairs provide students valuable experiences in learning how to network with industry professionals, as well as potentially tightening their interviewing skills," said Josh Doak, with K-State Salina Career Services and Personal Development. "We are committed to ensuring that our students are career-ready by the time they walk across the stage and receive their degrees. We view the career fairs hosted by our campus as vital to student success. The skills of networking and interviewing are lifelong and take time and dedication to constantly improve." The campus's connections with businesses and leaders across different industries are some of the most important resources available to K-State Salina students, making experiences like Griffitts possible every year. "Our campus continues to develop its connections and partnerships with industry every year," said Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina CEO and dean. "The Aerospace and Technology Campus mission is to train tomorrow's leaders in the classroom and provide them with hands-on experiences in almost every aspect of their academic careers. This is why our students are routinely sought after by industry and why 97% of our graduates are either in the workplace of their choosing or are continuing their education."&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652272807141.png" alt="Houston Griffitts, left, a junior in unmanned aircraft systems integration and design at Kansas State University Salina, will intern at General Atomics this summer. He earned the opportunity after networking at a K-State Salina career fair in fall 2021.&nbsp;Griffitts is a graduate of Salina Central High School. Photo courtesy&nbsp; K-State Salina" />
 <figcaption>Houston Griffitts, left, a junior in unmanned aircraft systems integration and design at Kansas State University Salina, will intern at General Atomics this summer. He earned the opportunity after networking at a K-State Salina career fair in fall 2021.&nbsp;Griffitts is a graduate of Salina Central High School. Photo courtesy&nbsp; K-State Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State SalinaAn unmanned aircraft systems integration and design student at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;will be spending his summer learning and working at one of the biggest technology manufacturers in the world. Thanks to a career fair at the K-State Salina campus in the fall, Houston Griffitts, junior,&nbsp;Salina, used his networking skills and built a professional relationship with a representative from California-based General Atomics. That relationship has blossomed into an internship opportunity for Griffitts this summer with the company. General Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company that produces unmanned aircraft and provides drone technology such as electro-optical, radar, signals intelligence and automated airborne surveillance and power conversion systems, among other things. The business occupies over 8 million square feet of engineering, laboratory and manufacturing facilities with more than 15,000 employees. General Atomics is also one of K-State Salina's biggest industry partners. "I met the representative from General Atomics and showed him engineering drawings that I have been working on since I was in high school," Griffitts said. "General Atomics is widely regarded as one of the premier drone technology companies and it's a company I have always wanted to work for. I think this experience will not only provide me with hands-on experience in things that I can't learn anywhere else, but also may help me get a job in this industry in the future." The internship will be from June 6 to Aug. 12 and Griffitts will work at General Atomics' headquarters near San Diego. As a machinal engineering intern, he will use the engineering and computer engineering skills he has learned at K-State Salina. K-State Salina annually hosts two career fairs where businesses from different industries come to campus to talk with students. Many students use the experience to build networking skills or even earn an internship or job opportunity. "Career fairs provide students valuable experiences in learning how to network with industry professionals, as well as potentially tightening their interviewing skills," said Josh Doak, with K-State Salina Career Services and Personal Development. "We are committed to ensuring that our students are career-ready by the time they walk across the stage and receive their degrees. We view the career fairs hosted by our campus as vital to student success. The skills of networking and interviewing are lifelong and take time and dedication to constantly improve." The campus's connections with businesses and leaders across different industries are some of the most important resources available to K-State Salina students, making experiences like Griffitts possible every year. "Our campus continues to develop its connections and partnerships with industry every year," said Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina CEO and dean. "The Aerospace and Technology Campus mission is to train tomorrow's leaders in the classroom and provide them with hands-on experiences in almost every aspect of their academic careers. This is why our students are routinely sought after by industry and why 97% of our graduates are either in the workplace of their choosing or are continuing their education."&nbsp; &nbsp;

K-State Salina UAS student Griffitts to intern with General Atomics

By GLENN BRUNKOW Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

Warning: Today’s column is about politics and the upcoming election. Wait, don’t stop reading because what I have to say is especially important and will affect your farm and ranch for a long time to come. I know we are all tired of the constant fighting and mudslinging and what happens in D.C. and Topeka seems to be millions of miles away. I am here to tell you what happens in both cities hits close to home. Over and over, I hear about how good people have turned off politics and just do not participate anymore. Friends, we have to change that. I am begging, no I am pleading, with all of you to get involved in this next election cycle and help make Kansas Farm Bureau’s voice stronger. Voters Organized To Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) has a great record when it comes to endorsing candidates, but this is no time to get complacent. We must make our voice heard. VOTE FBF’s track record when it comes to endorsing candidates is so strong because we involve, or try to involve, every county and every member in the process. I know I sound like a broken record, but our strength is our grassroots. This is the time of the year when VOTE FBF starts to make decisions on which candidates to endorse in both our federal and state elections. The very core of the process is the recommendations from each county. It is important, especially in state races, because you know your candidates, your voice and opinions carry great weight with the VOTE FBF board. It’s true, you need to have at least donated $5to VOTE FBF, but that is a small price to have a say in who makes the rules and laws that affect our livelihoods. We need to make sure we are surfacing and supporting legislators who understand and back agriculture. The only way things will get better is if we are involved, and that has to start now. First, familiarize yourself with the candidates in your area. Read their websites and go meet them. Find out who supports your way of life and who will represent your point of view in D.C. and Topeka. Then go to your county office, pay your $5 if you haven’t already and ask to be part of the process. I will bet you won’t be turned down. I hope there will be deep, meaningful conversations about which candidates to back around those board tables. Most of all, however, I hope we have feedback from all 105 counties. I can’t emphasize how important the next two election cycles are to agriculture and rural Kansas. We must make sure we have a say in which candidates represent us. &nbsp;Get informed and get involved because we need your input to ensure we endorse pragmatic leaders who understand agriculture and rural Kansas. Now is the time to get involved and make sure Kansas Farm Bureau and VOTE FBF continue to be the Voice of Agriculture in the years to come.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

By GLENN BRUNKOW Pottawatomie County farmer and rancherWarning: Today’s column is about politics and the upcoming election. Wait, don’t stop reading because what I have to say is especially important and will affect your farm and ranch for a long time to come. I know we are all tired of the constant fighting and mudslinging and what happens in D.C. and Topeka seems to be millions of miles away. I am here to tell you what happens in both cities hits close to home. Over and over, I hear about how good people have turned off politics and just do not participate anymore. Friends, we have to change that. I am begging, no I am pleading, with all of you to get involved in this next election cycle and help make Kansas Farm Bureau’s voice stronger. Voters Organized To Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) has a great record when it comes to endorsing candidates, but this is no time to get complacent. We must make our voice heard. VOTE FBF’s track record when it comes to endorsing candidates is so strong because we involve, or try to involve, every county and every member in the process. I know I sound like a broken record, but our strength is our grassroots. This is the time of the year when VOTE FBF starts to make decisions on which candidates to endorse in both our federal and state elections. The very core of the process is the recommendations from each county. It is important, especially in state races, because you know your candidates, your voice and opinions carry great weight with the VOTE FBF board. It’s true, you need to have at least donated $5to VOTE FBF, but that is a small price to have a say in who makes the rules and laws that affect our livelihoods. We need to make sure we are surfacing and supporting legislators who understand and back agriculture. The only way things will get better is if we are involved, and that has to start now. First, familiarize yourself with the candidates in your area. Read their websites and go meet them. Find out who supports your way of life and who will represent your point of view in D.C. and Topeka. Then go to your county office, pay your $5 if you haven’t already and ask to be part of the process. I will bet you won’t be turned down. I hope there will be deep, meaningful conversations about which candidates to back around those board tables. Most of all, however, I hope we have feedback from all 105 counties. I can’t emphasize how important the next two election cycles are to agriculture and rural Kansas. We must make sure we have a say in which candidates represent us. &nbsp;Get informed and get involved because we need your input to ensure we endorse pragmatic leaders who understand agriculture and rural Kansas. Now is the time to get involved and make sure Kansas Farm Bureau and VOTE FBF continue to be the Voice of Agriculture in the years to come."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: Endorsing agriculture

Today is Wednesday, May 11, the 131st day of 2022. There are 234 days left in the year.

On May 11, 2010, Conservative leader David Cameron, at age 43, became Britain's youngest prime minister in almost 200 years after Gordon Brown stepped down and ended 13 years of Labour government.

In 1647, Peter Stuyvesant arrived in New Amsterdam to become governor of New Netherland.

In 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state of the Union.

In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded during a banquet at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

In 1935, the Rural Electrification Administration was created as one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs.

In 1946, the first CARE packages, sent by a consortium of American charities to provide relief to the hungry of postwar Europe, arrived at Le Havre, France.

In 1953, a tornado devastated Waco, Texas, claiming 114 lives.

In 1960, Israeli agents captured Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In 1973, the espionage trial of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo in the "Pentagon Papers" case came to an end as Judge William M. Byrne dismissed all charges, citing government misconduct.

In 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36.

In 1996, an Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Miami and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board.

In 1998, India set off three underground atomic blasts, its first nuclear tests in 24 years. A French mint produced the first coins of Europe's single currency, the euro.

In 2020, Twitter announced that it would add a warning label to tweets containing disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus. Jerry Stiller, best known for his role as George Costanza's father in "Seinfeld" and earlier as part of a comedy duo with wife Anne Meara, died at 92.

Ten years ago: A Chicago jury convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law, William Balfour, of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. (Balfour was sentenced to life in prison.)

Five years ago: President Donald Trump signed an executive order launching a commission to review alleged voter fraud and voter suppression, building upon his unsubstantiated claims that millions of people voted illegally in the 2016 election. (Trump disbanded the commission in January 2018 amid infighting and refusals by numerous states to cooperate.)

One year ago: The confrontation between Israel and Hamas, sparked by weeks of tensions in Jerusalem, escalated; Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza while the Israeli city of Tel Aviv came under fire from a barrage of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip. The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River was closed after authorities said they found a crack in the span linking Arkansas and Tennessee. (The bridge remained closed for nearly three months.) More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts said was unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by hackers entered its fifth day. Stage and screen actor Norman Lloyd, known for his role as a kindly doctor on TV's "St. Elsewhere," died at his Los Angeles home at the age of 106; his career had earlier put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats.

Today's Birthdays: Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is 89. Jazz keyboardist Carla Bley is 86. Rock singer Eric Burdon (The Animals; War) is 81. Actor Pam Ferris is 74. Former White House chief of staff John F. Kelly is 72. Actor Shohreh Aghdashloo is 70. Actor Frances Fisher is 70. Sports columnist Mike Lupica is 70. Actor Boyd Gaines is 69. Actor Martha Quinn is 63. Actor Tim Blake Nelson is 58. Actor Jeffrey Donovan is 54. Actor Nicky Katt is 52. Actor Coby Bell is 47. Cellist Perttu Kivilaakso is 44. Actor Austin O'Brien is 41. Actor-singer Jonathan Jackson is 40. Rapper Ace Hood is 34. Latin singer Prince Royce is 33. Actor Annabelle Attanasio (TV: "Bull") is 29. Musician Howard Lawrence (Disclosure) is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, May 11, the 131st day of 2022. There are 234 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 11, 2010, Conservative leader David Cameron, at age 43, became Britain's youngest prime minister in almost 200 years after Gordon Brown stepped down and ended 13 years of Labour government.On this date:In 1647, Peter Stuyvesant arrived in New Amsterdam to become governor of New Netherland.In 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state of the Union.In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded during a banquet at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.In 1935, the Rural Electrification Administration was created as one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs.In 1946, the first CARE packages, sent by a consortium of American charities to provide relief to the hungry of postwar Europe, arrived at Le Havre, France.In 1953, a tornado devastated Waco, Texas, claiming 114 lives.In 1960, Israeli agents captured Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina.In 1973, the espionage trial of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo in the "Pentagon Papers" case came to an end as Judge William M. Byrne dismissed all charges, citing government misconduct.In 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36.In 1996, an Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Miami and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board.In 1998, India set off three underground atomic blasts, its first nuclear tests in 24 years. A French mint produced the first coins of Europe's single currency, the euro.In 2020, Twitter announced that it would add a warning label to tweets containing disputed or misleading information about the coronavirus. Jerry Stiller, best known for his role as George Costanza's father in "Seinfeld" and earlier as part of a comedy duo with wife Anne Meara, died at 92.Ten years ago: A Chicago jury convicted Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law, William Balfour, of murdering her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. (Balfour was sentenced to life in prison.)Five years ago: President Donald Trump signed an executive order launching a commission to review alleged voter fraud and voter suppression, building upon his unsubstantiated claims that millions of people voted illegally in the 2016 election. (Trump disbanded the commission in January 2018 amid infighting and refusals by numerous states to cooperate.)One year ago: The confrontation between Israel and Hamas, sparked by weeks of tensions in Jerusalem, escalated; Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza while the Israeli city of Tel Aviv came under fire from a barrage of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip. The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River was closed after authorities said they found a crack in the span linking Arkansas and Tennessee. (The bridge remained closed for nearly three months.) More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts said was unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by hackers entered its fifth day. Stage and screen actor Norman Lloyd, known for his role as a kindly doctor on TV's "St. Elsewhere," died at his Los Angeles home at the age of 106; his career had earlier put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats.Today's Birthdays: Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is 89. Jazz keyboardist Carla Bley is 86. Rock singer Eric Burdon (The Animals; War) is 81. Actor Pam Ferris is 74. Former White House chief of staff John F. Kelly is 72. Actor Shohreh Aghdashloo is 70. Actor Frances Fisher is 70. Sports columnist Mike Lupica is 70. Actor Boyd Gaines is 69. Actor Martha Quinn is 63. Actor Tim Blake Nelson is 58. Actor Jeffrey Donovan is 54. Actor Nicky Katt is 52. Actor Coby Bell is 47. Cellist Perttu Kivilaakso is 44. Actor Austin O'Brien is 41. Actor-singer Jonathan Jackson is 40. Rapper Ace Hood is 34. Latin singer Prince Royce is 33. Actor Annabelle Attanasio (TV: "Bull") is 29. Musician Howard Lawrence (Disclosure) is 28.

Today in History - May 11

By EIAN PRACHT Smoky View 4-H Club reporter

On April 24, the Smoky View 4-H Club chose fair king and queen candidates Karson Pihl and Brynna Anderson for the Tri-Rivers Fair. This took place during the club’s April club meeting at the Salemsborg Fellowship Center.

At this meeting, Krew Swisher gave a demonstration on how to make chocolate chip cookies with his mom. Marik Anderson presented a video to the club about his meat goat project. Brynna Anderson gave a presentation on the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, which is a group of high school students that promote Swedish dancing and its history. Lastly, Ridge Johnson showed the club two fully functioning model engines that he constructed.

On April 23, several members of the Smoky View 4-H Club held a club fundraiser for the year. A concession stand at the Central Kansas Beef Classic Show was held to raise funds for the club. 

The club will meet again on June 19 at the Salemsborg Fellowship Center. 

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 </figure>By EIAN PRACHT Smoky View 4-H Club reporterOn April 24, the Smoky View 4-H Club chose fair king and queen candidates Karson Pihl and Brynna Anderson for the Tri-Rivers Fair. This took place during the club’s April club meeting at the Salemsborg Fellowship Center.At this meeting, Krew Swisher gave a demonstration on how to make chocolate chip cookies with his mom. Marik Anderson presented a video to the club about his meat goat project. Brynna Anderson gave a presentation on the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, which is a group of high school students that promote Swedish dancing and its history. Lastly, Ridge Johnson showed the club two fully functioning model engines that he constructed.On April 23, several members of the Smoky View 4-H Club held a club fundraiser for the year. A concession stand at the Central Kansas Beef Classic Show was held to raise funds for the club. The club will meet again on June 19 at the Salemsborg Fellowship Center.

Smoky View 4-H Club chooses king, queen candidates for fair

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