By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN – In the United States, screens are everywhere.&nbsp;

Televisions, laptops, tablets, electronic bulletin boards and – of course – cell phones.&nbsp;

“Yet what we know about positive childhood development,” said K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, “is that screens are not very helpful. Often, they are simply a mindless activity that doesn’t grow children’s brains or their social-emotional or physical development.”&nbsp;

Many healthcare authorities and pediatricians – among them the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics</a>&nbsp;– have published guidelines indicating children under age 2 should have no screen time, while everyone else should limit screen time outside of work or school to 1-2 hours per day.&nbsp;

Wiles, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3248.pdf" target="_blank">authored a K-State Research and Extension publication</a>&nbsp;on the topic, says that there is an “opportunity cost” associated with screen time. “If you’re engaging in screen time, you’re not doing things that can help you with skill building in multiple domains – physical, mental and social.”&nbsp;

Screens, he said, are often substituted for babysitters, or a break for parents or other caregivers to get other tasks done.&nbsp;

“If that’s for a limited time, that’s fine; I understand the need to perform your household duties,” Wiles said. “You’re not harming your child by doing that, but be mindful of how much time is going by and do your very best to make up for that by being intentional in engaging with your children before and after screen time.”&nbsp;

Wiles is careful to indicate that technology, itself, is not the problem. “The problem is when you use that tool to isolate yourself or your children,” he said.&nbsp;

“If that tool is being used for engagement, then great. That is how children of all ages learn…through dialogue, discussion and shared experience. The ability to talk and learn with and from each other is really a benefit to human development.”&nbsp;

Other things to keep in mind, according to Wiles, include:&nbsp;

Families with very young children&nbsp;

Screen time should be severely limited for those under age 2 – ideally they should have none. Wiles said screen time is not nearly as stimulating as interaction with other humans. Spend time playing with young children instead.&nbsp;

Families with children ages 6-17&nbsp;

Establish “screen free” zones in the home, including bedrooms. It may seem like punishment – and difficult to enforce – but the payoffs are great. If families choose to incorporate more screens into their lives, seek ways to use them in active ways, such as singing or dancing along to a favorite music video.&nbsp;

Tablets and smartphones may provide an opportunity for families to play interactive games, such as puzzles. Less-skilled family members learn more by asking questions, receiving instruction and getting feedback.&nbsp;

Decide in advance what you will view as a family. Avoid watching TV during meals or leaving the TV on for background noise. In addition, avoid texting or talking on a phone during meals or when outside with your family.&nbsp;

More information on child development&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/extension/child-development" target="_blank">is available online</a>&nbsp;from K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1651891817995.jpeg" alt="Screens are often substituted for babysitters or a break for parents or other caregivers to get other tasks done according to&nbsp;&nbsp;K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles. Photo courtesy Pixabay" />
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 </figure>By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension News Service&nbsp;MANHATTAN – In the United States, screens are everywhere.&nbsp;Televisions, laptops, tablets, electronic bulletin boards and – of course – cell phones.&nbsp;“Yet what we know about positive childhood development,” said K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, “is that screens are not very helpful. Often, they are simply a mindless activity that doesn’t grow children’s brains or their social-emotional or physical development.”&nbsp;Many healthcare authorities and pediatricians – among them the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics</a>&nbsp;– have published guidelines indicating children under age 2 should have no screen time, while everyone else should limit screen time outside of work or school to 1-2 hours per day.&nbsp;Wiles, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3248.pdf" target="_blank">authored a K-State Research and Extension publication</a>&nbsp;on the topic, says that there is an “opportunity cost” associated with screen time. “If you’re engaging in screen time, you’re not doing things that can help you with skill building in multiple domains – physical, mental and social.”&nbsp;Screens, he said, are often substituted for babysitters, or a break for parents or other caregivers to get other tasks done.&nbsp;“If that’s for a limited time, that’s fine; I understand the need to perform your household duties,” Wiles said. “You’re not harming your child by doing that, but be mindful of how much time is going by and do your very best to make up for that by being intentional in engaging with your children before and after screen time.”&nbsp;Wiles is careful to indicate that technology, itself, is not the problem. “The problem is when you use that tool to isolate yourself or your children,” he said.&nbsp;“If that tool is being used for engagement, then great. That is how children of all ages learn…through dialogue, discussion and shared experience. The ability to talk and learn with and from each other is really a benefit to human development.”&nbsp;Other things to keep in mind, according to Wiles, include:&nbsp;Families with very young children&nbsp;Screen time should be severely limited for those under age 2 – ideally they should have none. Wiles said screen time is not nearly as stimulating as interaction with other humans. Spend time playing with young children instead.&nbsp;Families with children ages 6-17&nbsp;Establish “screen free” zones in the home, including bedrooms. It may seem like punishment – and difficult to enforce – but the payoffs are great. If families choose to incorporate more screens into their lives, seek ways to use them in active ways, such as singing or dancing along to a favorite music video.&nbsp;Family fun&nbsp;Tablets and smartphones may provide an opportunity for families to play interactive games, such as puzzles. Less-skilled family members learn more by asking questions, receiving instruction and getting feedback.&nbsp;Whole family screen time&nbsp;Decide in advance what you will view as a family. Avoid watching TV during meals or leaving the TV on for background noise. In addition, avoid texting or talking on a phone during meals or when outside with your family.&nbsp;More information on child development&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/extension/child-development" target="_blank">is available online</a>&nbsp;from K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;

Parents encouraged to reduce children’s screen time

Today is Saturday, May 7, the 127th day of 2022. There are 238 days left in the year.

On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.

In 1889, the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore opened its doors.

In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board.

In 1928, the minimum voting age for British women was lowered from 30 to 21 — the same age as men.

In 1939, Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis.

In 1941, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA Victor.

In 1954, the 55-day Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam ended with Vietnamese insurgents overrunning French forces.

In 1963, the United States launched the Telstar 2 communications satellite.

In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford formally declared an end to the "Vietnam era." In Ho Chi Minh City — formerly Saigon — the Viet Cong celebrated its takeover.

In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories.

In 2010, a BP-chartered vessel lowered a 100-ton concrete-and-steel vault onto the ruptured Deepwater Horizon well in an unprecedented, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to stop most of the gushing crude fouling the sea.

In 2019, two students opened fire inside a charter school in a Denver suburb not far from Columbine High School, killing a fellow student, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, who authorities said had charged at the shooters to protect classmates. (Both attackers would be sentenced to life in prison; one who was 16 at the time of the shooting could be eligible for parole after about 20 years.)

In 2020, Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood near the port city of Brunswick. (The two men and a third white man would be convicted of murder in state court, and hate crimes in federal court.)

Ten years ago: Vladimir Putin took the oath of office as Russia's president for the next six years in a brief but regal Kremlin ceremony. Education Secretary Arne Duncan broke ranks with the White House, stating his unequivocal support for same-sex marriage a day after Vice President Joe Biden said on NBC that he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples marrying. (Two days later, President Barack Obama declared his support for same-sex marriage, a position he had previously stopped short of embracing.)

Five years ago: French voters elected independent centrist Emmanuel Macron, 39, as the country's youngest president, delivering a resounding victory to the pro-European former investment banker and dashing the populist dream of far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

One year ago: A federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the constitutional rights of the Black man as he was restrained face-down on the pavement, gasping for air. (Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in state court, pleaded guilty in the federal case; the three others were convicted in February 2022 and also await sentencing.) Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police at the famed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City as weeks-long tensions between Israel and the Palestinians soared; as many as 53 people were injured in the violence. State officials announced that California's population had declined in 2020 for the first time since they began measuring it. Tawny Kitaen, who appeared in rock music videos during the heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party," died at her California home at 59.

Today's Birthdays: R&amp;B singer Thelma Houston is 79. Actor Robin Strasser is 77. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff is 76. Rock musician Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 76. Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is 75. Rock musician Prairie Prince is 72. Movie writer-director Amy Heckerling is 70. Actor Michael E. Knight is 63. Rock musician Phil Campbell (Motorhead) is 61. Rock singer-musician Chris O'Connor (Primitive Radio Gods) is 57. Actor Traci Lords is 54. Actor Morocco Omari is 52. Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is 51. Actor Breckin Meyer is 48. Rock musician Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) is 36. Actor-comedian Aidy Bryant is 35. Actor Taylor Abrahamse is 31. Actor Alexander Ludwig is 30. Actor Dylan Gelula is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, May 7, the 127th day of 2022. There are 238 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.On this date:In 1889, the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore opened its doors.In 1915, a German U-boat torpedoed and sank the British liner RMS Lusitania off the southern coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans, out of the nearly 2,000 on board.In 1928, the minimum voting age for British women was lowered from 30 to 21 — the same age as men.In 1939, Germany and Italy announced a military and political alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis.In 1941, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA Victor.In 1954, the 55-day Battle of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam ended with Vietnamese insurgents overrunning French forces.In 1963, the United States launched the Telstar 2 communications satellite.In 1975, President Gerald R. Ford formally declared an end to the "Vietnam era." In Ho Chi Minh City — formerly Saigon — the Viet Cong celebrated its takeover.In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories.In 2010, a BP-chartered vessel lowered a 100-ton concrete-and-steel vault onto the ruptured Deepwater Horizon well in an unprecedented, and ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to stop most of the gushing crude fouling the sea.In 2019, two students opened fire inside a charter school in a Denver suburb not far from Columbine High School, killing a fellow student, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, who authorities said had charged at the shooters to protect classmates. (Both attackers would be sentenced to life in prison; one who was 16 at the time of the shooting could be eligible for parole after about 20 years.)In 2020, Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood near the port city of Brunswick. (The two men and a third white man would be convicted of murder in state court, and hate crimes in federal court.)Ten years ago: Vladimir Putin took the oath of office as Russia's president for the next six years in a brief but regal Kremlin ceremony. Education Secretary Arne Duncan broke ranks with the White House, stating his unequivocal support for same-sex marriage a day after Vice President Joe Biden said on NBC that he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples marrying. (Two days later, President Barack Obama declared his support for same-sex marriage, a position he had previously stopped short of embracing.)Five years ago: French voters elected independent centrist Emmanuel Macron, 39, as the country's youngest president, delivering a resounding victory to the pro-European former investment banker and dashing the populist dream of far-right rival Marine Le Pen.One year ago: A federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest and death, accusing them of willfully violating the constitutional rights of the Black man as he was restrained face-down on the pavement, gasping for air. (Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in state court, pleaded guilty in the federal case; the three others were convicted in February 2022 and also await sentencing.) Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police at the famed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City as weeks-long tensions between Israel and the Palestinians soared; as many as 53 people were injured in the violence. State officials announced that California's population had declined in 2020 for the first time since they began measuring it. Tawny Kitaen, who appeared in rock music videos during the heyday of MTV and starred opposite Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party," died at her California home at 59.Today's Birthdays: R&amp;B singer Thelma Houston is 79. Actor Robin Strasser is 77. Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff is 76. Rock musician Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead) is 76. Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is 75. Rock musician Prairie Prince is 72. Movie writer-director Amy Heckerling is 70. Actor Michael E. Knight is 63. Rock musician Phil Campbell (Motorhead) is 61. Rock singer-musician Chris O'Connor (Primitive Radio Gods) is 57. Actor Traci Lords is 54. Actor Morocco Omari is 52. Singer Eagle-Eye Cherry is 51. Actor Breckin Meyer is 48. Rock musician Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) is 36. Actor-comedian Aidy Bryant is 35. Actor Taylor Abrahamse is 31. Actor Alexander Ludwig is 30. Actor Dylan Gelula is 28.

Today in History - May 7

Heartland Worship Center invites mothers and their families to a special Mothers Day breakfast Sunday.

The breakfast is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Heartland Worship Center, 118 S. Eighth Street.

In addition to the breakfast, a photo booth will be available for family photos.

"Our church service will follow starting at 10 a.m. Pastor Angie Sartain is going to be preaching. She serves many roles but one of the most dear to her hearts is mom, nene to her grandchildren and spiritual mom to her church family. Please be our guest-we cannot wait to spend Mother’s Day morning with you!” the church noted in a news release.

SubmittedHeartland Worship Center invites mothers and their families to a special Mothers Day breakfast Sunday.The breakfast is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Heartland Worship Center, 118 S. Eighth Street.In addition to the breakfast, a photo booth will be available for family photos."Our church service will follow starting at 10 a.m. Pastor Angie Sartain is going to be preaching. She serves many roles but one of the most dear to her hearts is mom, nene to her grandchildren and spiritual mom to her church family. Please be our guest-we cannot wait to spend Mother’s Day morning with you!” the church noted in a news release.

Heartland Worship Center: Special Mothers Day Breakfast Sunday

Rainfall was much more plentiful Thursday into early Friday morning, with many totals hovering near or just above an inch.

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.92 of an inch was reported, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 1.10 inches was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Friday (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;

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 1.29 inches (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Concordia 0.6 SW, 1.05 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.96 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

Abilene 2.4 WSW, 1.02 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Lindsborg 0.7 NNW, 0.79 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)

McPherson 1.2 N, 1.26 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)

Galva 1.4 N, 0.75 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Galva 1.5 NE, 0.69 of an inch (reported at 6:45 a.m.)

Moundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 7:04 a.m.)

Inman 4.6 NW, 0.82 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Beloit 0.2 SE, 1.05 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Salina 6.2 ENE, 0.83 of an inch (reported at 5:45 a.m.)

Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.94 of an inch (reported at 6:31 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTRainfall was much more plentiful Thursday into early Friday morning, with many totals hovering near or just above an inch.At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.92 of an inch was reported, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 1.10 inches was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Friday (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 COUNTYWakefield 0.2 NW, 1.29 inches (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.90 of an inchMorganville 3.2 SW, 0.86 of an inchCLOUD COUNTYConcordia 0.6 SW, 1.05 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Jamestown 2.4 NW, 1.10 inchesConcordia 9.3 SSW, 1.06 inchesConcordia 1.8 S, 0.91 of an inchDICKINSON COUNTYChapman 0.2 SSE, 0.96 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)Enterprise 0.3 NW, 0.77 of an inchChapman 6.0 NNE, 1.03 inchesHope 0.3 S, 0.94 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E. 1.06 inchesAbilene 5.9 NNW, 1.10 inchesCarlton 2.1 NNW, 1.07 inchesAbilene 7.9 NNW, 1.10 inchesHope 7.5 NNW, 0.99 of an inchAbilene 0.7 W, 0.97 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.72 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 1.08 inchesAbilene 1.1 NNE, 0.93 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 1.11 inchesChapman 3.8 NNW, 1.02 inchesHerington 0.4 W, 0.90 of an inchAbilene 2.4 WSW, 1.02 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m.)ELLSWORTH COUNTYGeneseo 4.1 N, 0.90 of an inchEllsworth 0.3 E, 1.36 inchesHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 1.52 inchesLorraine 2.5 ESE, 1.40 inchesJEWELL COUNTYFormoso 0.3 W, 0.62 of an inchJewell 0.2 SSW, 0.91 of an inchLINCOLN COUNTYBeverly 4.6 S, 1.13 inchesBeverly 0.1 SSW, 1.27 inchesMARION COUNTYHillsboro 5.3 S, 0.58 of an inchNewton 9.4 N, 0.50 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYLindsborg 0.7 NNW, 0.79 of an inch (reported at 6 a.m.)McPherson 1.2 N, 1.26 inches (reported at 6 a.m.)Galva 1.4 N, 0.75 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)Galva 1.5 NE, 0.69 of an inch (reported at 6:45 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 0.74 of an inchLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.93 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.63 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.43 of an inchMoundridge 0.4 SW, 0.61 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.67 of an inchCanton 3.2 N, 0.80 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.57 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 0.64 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.87 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.56 of an inchMcPherson 6.6 ENE, 0.86 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.78 of an inchGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.77 of an inchMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.71 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.75 of an inchMarquette 2.1 NNE, 0.88 of an inchMcPherson 9.6 WNW, 0.70 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.56 of an inchMoundridge 4.3 WSW, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 7:04 a.m.)Inman 4.6 NW, 0.82 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)MITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 1.13 inchesBeloit 9.9 SSW, 1.35 inchesBarnard 6.1 NW, 1.37 inchesBeloit 1.9 ENE, 1.29 inchesBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.64 of an inchBeloit 0.2 SE, 1.05 inches (reported at 7:30 a.m.)OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 1.01 inchesMinneapolis 0.4 NE, 0.71 of an inchCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.85 of an inchBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.85 of an inchREPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 1.03 inchesBelleville 0.5 S, 0.51 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.57 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.53 of an inchBelleville 0.6 ESE, 0.55 of an inchSALINE COUNTYSalina 6.2 ENE, 0.83 of an inch (reported at 5:45 a.m.)Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.94 of an inch (reported at 6:31 a.m.)Brookville 8.0 NNE, 0.86 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.99 of an inchSalina 5.7 NNW, 0.87 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 1.07 inchesSalina 2.9 NE, 0.90 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 0.87 of an inchAssaria 3.5 NE, 1.00 inchCulver 1.8 SE, 0.88 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.90 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.79 of an inchFalun 3.2 SW, 0.86 of an inchGypsum 5.6 S, 0.94 of an inchSalina 6.0 WNW, 0.88 of an inchSalina 0.2 NNE, 0.87 of an inchSalina 0.4 SE, 0.93 of an inchSalina 2.3 SSE, 0.89 of an inch

Many local, area rainfall totals near an inch, some over

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

In recognition of those law enforcement personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty, the Salina Police Department will conduct a memorial ceremony May 18.

Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty, according to information from the department. They are as follows.

Officer John Stonebraker on Feb. 12, 1917

Officer Tom Carson on Nov. 29, 1920

Officer Olney E. Eaton on May 31, 1942

Officer Jerry R. Ivey on June 13, 1975

The ceremony, part of National Police Week, May 15-21, is scheduled for 8 a.m. May 18 in Jerry Ivey Memorial Park, 2465 Edward Street. The ceremony is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony. 

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio Street.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostIn recognition of those law enforcement personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty, the Salina Police Department will conduct a memorial ceremony May 18.Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty, according to information from the department. They are as follows.Officer John Stonebraker on Feb. 12, 1917Officer Tom Carson on Nov. 29, 1920Officer Olney E. Eaton on May 31, 1942Officer Jerry R. Ivey on June 13, 1975The ceremony, part of National Police Week, May 15-21, is scheduled for 8 a.m. May 18 in Jerry Ivey Memorial Park, 2465 Edward Street. The ceremony is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio Street.

Law enforcement memorial ceremony set for May 18

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A car parked at the Central Mall in south Salina was shot up with a BB gun while its owner was working Thursday evening.

A 30-year-old Salina woman told police that sometime between 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, while she was working in the Central Mall, 2259 S. Ninth, someone fired a BB gun at her 2022 Honda Civic, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The driver-side window had several holes and the driver-side door several dents.

Damage was estimated at $2,000, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA car parked at the Central Mall in south Salina was shot up with a BB gun while its owner was working Thursday evening.A 30-year-old Salina woman told police that sometime between 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, while she was working in the Central Mall, 2259 S. Ninth, someone fired a BB gun at her 2022 Honda Civic, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The driver-side window had several holes and the driver-side door several dents.Damage was estimated at $2,000, Forrester said.

Multiple BBs fired at car in south Salina parking lot

An Ellsworth woman was cited after a three-vehicle wreck in south Salina Thursday morning.

Patricia Allen, 66, of Ellsworth, was westbound on W. Magnolia Road in a 2016 Nissan Sentra when she attempted to turn south onto S. Ninth Street. Allen turned in front of an eastbound 2005 Mercury Marquis driven by Douglas Gormley, 60, of Salina, striking the car, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The impact caused the Mercury to strike an eastbound 1985 Chevrolet El Camino driven by Dennis Powell, 73, of Salina, Forrester said.

The Sentra had passenger-side damage and was towed. The Mercury had major front-end damage and was towed. The El Camino had front-end damage and was able to be driven away by Powell.

Allen was cited for failure to yield, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostAn Ellsworth woman was cited after a three-vehicle wreck in south Salina Thursday morning.Patricia Allen, 66, of Ellsworth, was westbound on W. Magnolia Road in a 2016 Nissan Sentra when she attempted to turn south onto S. Ninth Street. Allen turned in front of an eastbound 2005 Mercury Marquis driven by Douglas Gormley, 60, of Salina, striking the car, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The impact caused the Mercury to strike an eastbound 1985 Chevrolet El Camino driven by Dennis Powell, 73, of Salina, Forrester said.The Sentra had passenger-side damage and was towed. The Mercury had major front-end damage and was towed. The El Camino had front-end damage and was able to be driven away by Powell.Allen was cited for failure to yield, Forrester said.

Three vehicles collide in south Salina; Ellsworth woman cited

A local man was arrested Thursday in connection to multiple theft cases in Salina.

Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Jeremiah Hayes said this morning that deputies were sent to the 3500 block of Gerard northwest of Salina for the report of a possible stolen camper being at the Saline County State Fishing Lake.

When they arrived, they discovered that the camper was, indeed, one reported stolen recently in Salina, Hayes said. 

As deputies were preparing to hook up the camper to take it to the sheriff's office for further investigation, a pickup started to pull into the lake drive, then suddenly backed up and took off on Gerard Road at a high rate of speed, Hayes said. A pursuit ensued and eventually the pickup and its driver, identified as Christopher Gochanour, 27, of Salina, were located at a motel on Diamond Drive in north Salina.

When law enforcement personnel arrived at the motel, Gochanour fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended.

Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said personnel from both the Salina Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted in the pursuit.

Both the camper and the pickup were taken to the sheriff's office.

Inside, they found a number of power tools and hand tools, some of which were determined to be stolen from the City of Salina's maintenance building in Sunset Park. Additionally, methamphetamine was found in the pickup and marijuana was found in the camper.

Hayes said the insignias and other identifying marks on the camper had been covered with spray paint and the pickup had a license plate from another pickup that looked similar to the one Gochanour was driving, Hayes said.

In addition, mail belonging to a Salina resident was found in the camper and an insurance check made out to that person was found in the pickup, Hayes said.

Gochanour, who had an active warrant out of Saline County, was arrested on that warrant, Hayes said. Additionally, Gochanour was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges, according to the Saline County Jail booking activity report.

●Crim damage to prop;w/o consent $1K-$25K	

●Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device	

●Obstructing apprehenstion or prosecution: Misdemeanor	

●Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions	

●Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant	

●Poss of stolen property;Value $1,500 to $25,000	

●Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation	

●Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local man was arrested Thursday in connection to multiple theft cases in Salina.Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Jeremiah Hayes said this morning that deputies were sent to the 3500 block of Gerard northwest of Salina for the report of a possible stolen camper being at the Saline County State Fishing Lake.When they arrived, they discovered that the camper was, indeed, one reported stolen recently in Salina, Hayes said. As deputies were preparing to hook up the camper to take it to the sheriff's office for further investigation, a pickup started to pull into the lake drive, then suddenly backed up and took off on Gerard Road at a high rate of speed, Hayes said. A pursuit ensued and eventually the pickup and its driver, identified as Christopher Gochanour, 27, of Salina, were located at a motel on Diamond Drive in north Salina.When law enforcement personnel arrived at the motel, Gochanour fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended.Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said personnel from both the Salina Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted in the pursuit.Both the camper and the pickup were taken to the sheriff's office.Inside, they found a number of power tools and hand tools, some of which were determined to be stolen from the City of Salina's maintenance building in Sunset Park. Additionally, methamphetamine was found in the pickup and marijuana was found in the camper.Hayes said the insignias and other identifying marks on the camper had been covered with spray paint and the pickup had a license plate from another pickup that looked similar to the one Gochanour was driving, Hayes said.In addition, mail belonging to a Salina resident was found in the camper and an insurance check made out to that person was found in the pickup, Hayes said.Gochanour, who had an active warrant out of Saline County, was arrested on that warrant, Hayes said. Additionally, Gochanour was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges, according to the Saline County Jail booking activity report.●Crim damage to prop;w/o consent $1K-$25K	●Ignition interlock device; Operate a car without a required device	●Obstructing apprehenstion or prosecution: Misdemeanor	●Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions	●Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant	●Poss of stolen property;Value $1,500 to $25,000	●Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation	●Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

Salina man arrested in connection to theft of tools, camper

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Your new career is waiting at Robson Oil Company!

Robson Oil has been serving Kansas since 1924, providing Kansas with high quality fuel and lubricants, both on the farm and commercially.

Robson Oil is currently hiring a full-time Tank Wagon/Bobtail driver.

Must be able to work flexible hours and cover a radius of 50-60 miles from Abilene.

CDL and clean driving record are required.

Robson Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive pay and benefits packages.

Please email your resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@robsonoil.com">office@robsonoil.com</a>.

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 </figure>Your new career is waiting at Robson Oil Company!Robson Oil has been serving Kansas since 1924, providing Kansas with high quality fuel and lubricants, both on the farm and commercially.Robson Oil is currently hiring a full-time Tank Wagon/Bobtail driver.Must be able to work flexible hours and cover a radius of 50-60 miles from Abilene.CDL and clean driving record are required.Robson Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive pay and benefits packages.Please email your resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@robsonoil.com">office@robsonoil.com</a>.

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There's a party goin' on right here in downtown Salina Saturday!

The festivities kick off with the UNwrap Party for the 12th annual SculptureTour Salina exhibit. The 22 sculptures created by artists from around the country will be simultaneously unwrapped at precisely 11 a.m. throughout the downtown area.

“We are very excited about the 2022 exhibit,” said Sylvia Rice, committee member of SculptureTour Salina. “The SculptureTour Salina 2022 exhibit is quite diverse, consisting of 22 sculptures from 19 different artists traveling in from seven different states. This year we welcome several new artists, which is a great success!”

According to SculptureTour Salina, the UNwrap Party is guaranteed free fun for the whole family.

Once the sculptures are unwrapped, partygoers are encouraged to check them out and vote for their favorite one. Pick up Walking Tour/Ballots at the silver boxes at the mid-block pedestrian crossings, many of the downtown merchants or at the Visit Salina Info trailer located in 67401 Plaza on the southwest corner of Santa Fe and Ash.

Each year, the People’s Choice Award is determined by members of the public who complete and submit a ballot by the end of December. The winning sculpture is purchased by the City of Salina and put in a permanent location for all to enjoy.

In addition to the new sculptures being unwrapped, the awards for the 2021 SculptureTour Salina exhibit will be announced at 1 p.m. on the new stage at the 67401 Plaza.

But wait! The fun doesn't stop there! Salina Downtown, Inc., and Vortex Global are hosting a Spring Spritzer that will include food, drink, entertainment, and fun at the new stage in the 67401 Plaza. Admission is free.

Please bring your lawn chairs so you can hang out at jam at the new stage. Please do not, however, bring coolers or pets to the event.

The Food by Bonnie food truck will open at 11 a.m. and will be serving lemonade spritzers, gourmet grilled cheeses, and more!

Color Me Crazy face painting will be on hand to paint children's faces.

Additionally, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic seltzer, and water will be for sale during the event.

The Tamara Howe School of Dance is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m.

Shannon's Stars will help Salina Downtown celebrate The Cozy Inn's 100th birthday.

Then get ready for some Whiskey Barrell Rock as Salina's own Sunset Sinners take the stage at 3 p.m.&nbsp;

"Salina Downtown Inc has been working hard to increase the programming downtown. We had a goal to get live entertainment downtown that our community can enjoy free!" Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc., told Salina Post.&nbsp;

"This weekend, May 6-7, is the kickoff to a wonderful 'event season' in downtown Salina," she continued. "Downtown is the heartbeat of  arts and entertainment and we want to bring our community together to enjoy everything downtown Salina has to offer – local shopping, dining and live entertainment….and the best part, it will only get better and more exciting!"

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThere's a party goin' on right here in downtown Salina Saturday!The festivities kick off with the UNwrap Party for the 12th annual SculptureTour Salina exhibit. The 22 sculptures created by artists from around the country will be simultaneously unwrapped at precisely 11 a.m. throughout the downtown area.“We are very excited about the 2022 exhibit,” said Sylvia Rice, committee member of SculptureTour Salina. “The SculptureTour Salina 2022 exhibit is quite diverse, consisting of 22 sculptures from 19 different artists traveling in from seven different states. This year we welcome several new artists, which is a great success!”According to SculptureTour Salina, the UNwrap Party is guaranteed free fun for the whole family.Once the sculptures are unwrapped, partygoers are encouraged to check them out and vote for their favorite one. Pick up Walking Tour/Ballots at the silver boxes at the mid-block pedestrian crossings, many of the downtown merchants or at the Visit Salina Info trailer located in 67401 Plaza on the southwest corner of Santa Fe and Ash.Each year, the People’s Choice Award is determined by members of the public who complete and submit a ballot by the end of December. The winning sculpture is purchased by the City of Salina and put in a permanent location for all to enjoy.In addition to the new sculptures being unwrapped, the awards for the 2021 SculptureTour Salina exhibit will be announced at 1 p.m. on the new stage at the 67401 Plaza.<figure>
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 <figcaption>The Sunset Sinners are scheduled to play the Spring Spritzer Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jeff Haines, courtesy Sunset Sinners</figcaption>
 </figure>But wait! The fun doesn't stop there! Salina Downtown, Inc., and Vortex Global are hosting a Spring Spritzer that will include food, drink, entertainment, and fun at the new stage in the 67401 Plaza. Admission is free.Please bring your lawn chairs so you can hang out at jam at the new stage. Please do not, however, bring coolers or pets to the event.The Food by Bonnie food truck will open at 11 a.m. and will be serving lemonade spritzers, gourmet grilled cheeses, and more!Color Me Crazy face painting will be on hand to paint children's faces.Additionally, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic seltzer, and water will be for sale during the event.The Tamara Howe School of Dance is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m.Shannon's Stars will help Salina Downtown celebrate The Cozy Inn's 100th birthday.Then get ready for some Whiskey Barrell Rock as Salina's own Sunset Sinners take the stage at 3 p.m.&nbsp;"Salina Downtown Inc has been working hard to increase the programming downtown. We had a goal to get live entertainment downtown that our community can enjoy free!" Leslie Bishop, executive director of Salina Downtown, Inc., told Salina Post.&nbsp;"This weekend, May 6-7, is the kickoff to a wonderful 'event season' in downtown Salina," she continued. "Downtown is the heartbeat of arts and entertainment and we want to bring our community together to enjoy everything downtown Salina has to offer – local shopping, dining and live entertainment….and the best part, it will only get better and more exciting!"

Downtown party: Sculptures, Stars, spritzers, Sunset Sinners

Today is Friday, May 6, the 126th day of 2022. There are 239 days left in the year.

On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of the 97 people on board were killed along with a crewman on the ground.

In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese immigrants from the U.S. for 10 years (Arthur had opposed an earlier version with a 20-year ban).

In 1910, Britain's Edwardian era ended with the death of King Edward VII; he was succeeded by George V.

In 1935, the Works Progress Administration began operating under an executive order signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In 1941, Josef Stalin assumed the Soviet premiership, replacing Vyacheslav M. Molotov. Comedian Bob Hope did his first USO show before an audience of servicemen as he broadcast his radio program from March Field in Riverside, California.

In 1942, during World War II, some 15,000 American and Filipino troops on Corregidor island surrendered to Japanese forces.

In 1954, medical student Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile during a track meet in Oxford, England, in 3:59.4.

In 1994, former Arkansas state worker Paula Jones filed suit against President Bill Clinton, alleging he'd sexually harassed her in 1991. (Jones reached a settlement with Clinton in November 1998.)

In 2004, President George W. Bush apologized for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers, calling it "a stain on our country's honor"; he rejected calls for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation.

In 2006, Lillian Gertrud Asplund, the last American survivor of the sinking of the Titanic, died in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at age 99.

In 2010, a computerized sell order triggered a "flash crash" on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones industrials to a loss of nearly 1,000 points in less than half an hour.

In 2013, kidnap-rape victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, who went missing separately about a decade earlier while in their teens or early 20s, were rescued from a house just south of downtown Cleveland. (Their captor, Ariel Castro, hanged himself in prison in September 2013 at the beginning of a life sentence plus 1,000 years.)

In 2020, New York City began shutting down its subway system overnight to allow for additional cleaning and disinfecting of cars and stations amid the pandemic. President Donald Trump reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force; he said the force would shift its focus toward rebooting the economy and developing a vaccine.

Ten years ago: Vice President Joe Biden told NBC's "Meet the Press" he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples who marry getting the same civil rights and liberties as heterosexual couples. Socialist Francois Hollande defeated conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy to become France's next president. Actor George Lindsey, "Goober" on "The Andy Griffith Show," died in Nashville at age 83.

Five years ago: A Nigerian military official said 83 Chibok schoolgirls had been released more than three years after they were abducted from their boarding school by Boko Haram extremists.

One year ago: Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 48-page elections bill that Republicans said would guard against fraud and vote harvesting; Democrats and voting rights advocates said it was an attempt to make it harder for some people to vote. In an election-year surprise, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she would not seek a second term. The Los Angeles Angels cut 41-year-old superstar Albert Pujols. (Pujols would finish the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, before returning to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022.)

Today's Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays is 91. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is 88. Rock singer Bob Seger is 77. Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 77. Gospel singer-comedian Lulu Roman is 76. Actor Alan Dale is 75. Actor Ben Masters is 75. Actor Richard Cox is 74. Actor Gregg Henry is 70. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is 69. TV personality Tom Bergeron is 67. Actor Roma Downey is 62. Rock singer John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants) is 62. Actor Julianne Phillips is 62. Actor-director George Clooney is 61. Actor Clay O'Brien is 61. Rock singer-musician Tony Scalzo (Fastball) is 58. Actor Leslie Hope is 57. Actor Geneva Carr (TV: "Bull") is 56. Rock musician Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish) is 55. Rock musician Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) is 51. Actor Stacey Oristano is 43. Model/TV personality Tiffany Coyne is 40. Actor Adrianne Palicki is 39. Actor Gabourey Sidibe is 39. Actor-comedian Sasheer Zamata is 36. Rapper Meek Mill is 35. Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve is 32. Actor-singer Naomi Scott is 29. Actor Noah Galvin is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, May 6, the 126th day of 2022. There are 239 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of the 97 people on board were killed along with a crewman on the ground.On this date:In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which barred Chinese immigrants from the U.S. for 10 years (Arthur had opposed an earlier version with a 20-year ban).In 1910, Britain's Edwardian era ended with the death of King Edward VII; he was succeeded by George V.In 1935, the Works Progress Administration began operating under an executive order signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.In 1941, Josef Stalin assumed the Soviet premiership, replacing Vyacheslav M. Molotov. Comedian Bob Hope did his first USO show before an audience of servicemen as he broadcast his radio program from March Field in Riverside, California.In 1942, during World War II, some 15,000 American and Filipino troops on Corregidor island surrendered to Japanese forces.In 1954, medical student Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile during a track meet in Oxford, England, in 3:59.4.In 1994, former Arkansas state worker Paula Jones filed suit against President Bill Clinton, alleging he'd sexually harassed her in 1991. (Jones reached a settlement with Clinton in November 1998.)In 2004, President George W. Bush apologized for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers, calling it "a stain on our country's honor"; he rejected calls for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation.In 2006, Lillian Gertrud Asplund, the last American survivor of the sinking of the Titanic, died in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at age 99.In 2010, a computerized sell order triggered a "flash crash" on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones industrials to a loss of nearly 1,000 points in less than half an hour.In 2013, kidnap-rape victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, who went missing separately about a decade earlier while in their teens or early 20s, were rescued from a house just south of downtown Cleveland. (Their captor, Ariel Castro, hanged himself in prison in September 2013 at the beginning of a life sentence plus 1,000 years.)In 2020, New York City began shutting down its subway system overnight to allow for additional cleaning and disinfecting of cars and stations amid the pandemic. President Donald Trump reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force; he said the force would shift its focus toward rebooting the economy and developing a vaccine.Ten years ago: Vice President Joe Biden told NBC's "Meet the Press" he was "absolutely comfortable" with gay couples who marry getting the same civil rights and liberties as heterosexual couples. Socialist Francois Hollande defeated conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy to become France's next president. Actor George Lindsey, "Goober" on "The Andy Griffith Show," died in Nashville at age 83.Five years ago: A Nigerian military official said 83 Chibok schoolgirls had been released more than three years after they were abducted from their boarding school by Boko Haram extremists.One year ago: Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 48-page elections bill that Republicans said would guard against fraud and vote harvesting; Democrats and voting rights advocates said it was an attempt to make it harder for some people to vote. In an election-year surprise, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she would not seek a second term. The Los Angeles Angels cut 41-year-old superstar Albert Pujols. (Pujols would finish the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, before returning to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022.)Today's Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays is 91. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is 88. Rock singer Bob Seger is 77. Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 77. Gospel singer-comedian Lulu Roman is 76. Actor Alan Dale is 75. Actor Ben Masters is 75. Actor Richard Cox is 74. Actor Gregg Henry is 70. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is 69. TV personality Tom Bergeron is 67. Actor Roma Downey is 62. Rock singer John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants) is 62. Actor Julianne Phillips is 62. Actor-director George Clooney is 61. Actor Clay O'Brien is 61. Rock singer-musician Tony Scalzo (Fastball) is 58. Actor Leslie Hope is 57. Actor Geneva Carr (TV: "Bull") is 56. Rock musician Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish) is 55. Rock musician Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) is 51. Actor Stacey Oristano is 43. Model/TV personality Tiffany Coyne is 40. Actor Adrianne Palicki is 39. Actor Gabourey Sidibe is 39. Actor-comedian Sasheer Zamata is 36. Rapper Meek Mill is 35. Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve is 32. Actor-singer Naomi Scott is 29. Actor Noah Galvin is 28.

Today in History - May 6

North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) has announced that Paul Shipp, managing attorney with Flint Hills Legal Services will present a Zoom seminar that focuses on information on low-income housing, housing assistance and their legal rights. 

The Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) seminar will happen on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The Low-Income Housing: A Good Legal Option for Seniors seminar will cover why low-income housing is a good choice for seniors, especially those living on fixed incomes. Shipp will also discuss the public policy behind low-income housing, why it’s a good decision for seniors who are struggling to live independently and how this type of housing often helps individuals live independently longer and delay going to nursing homes.

Rights that seniors have in low-income housing and preventing arbitrary evictions will also be discussed. Information about Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs will also be available.

Registrations must be made by close of business on May 11--the day before the seminar-- and can be completed at <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars">www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars</a> or by calling 1-800-432-2703.

Details on how to participate in Zoom technology are available at <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com">www.ncfhaaa.com</a> and login instructions will be sent to those who register. There is no cost for participating; voluntary contributions to the NC-FH AAA are appreciated and accepted.

North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on AgingThe North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) has announced that Paul Shipp, managing attorney with Flint Hills Legal Services will present a Zoom seminar that focuses on information on low-income housing, housing assistance and their legal rights. The Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) seminar will happen on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.The Low-Income Housing: A Good Legal Option for Seniors seminar will cover why low-income housing is a good choice for seniors, especially those living on fixed incomes. Shipp will also discuss the public policy behind low-income housing, why it’s a good decision for seniors who are struggling to live independently and how this type of housing often helps individuals live independently longer and delay going to nursing homes.Rights that seniors have in low-income housing and preventing arbitrary evictions will also be discussed. Information about Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs will also be available.Registrations must be made by close of business on May 11--the day before the seminar-- and can be completed at <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars">www.ncfhaaa.com/seminars</a> or by calling 1-800-432-2703.Details on how to participate in Zoom technology are available at <a href="http://www.ncfhaaa.com">www.ncfhaaa.com</a> and login instructions will be sent to those who register. There is no cost for participating; voluntary contributions to the NC-FH AAA are appreciated and accepted.

Seminar: Low-income housing options for older Kansans

Patchy drizzle and/or fog is possible through the morning hours along and east of Interstate 135.

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 </figure>National Weather ServicePatchy drizzle and/or fog is possible through the morning hours along and east of Interstate 135.

NWS: Patchy drizzle, fog possible Friday morning

Salina Area Technical College has inducted 18 new students into its chapter of the National Technical Honor Society.

To qualify for membership in the organization, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA, be nominated by an instructor and submit an essay about their community service activities and why they should be inducted.

Emily Baker, Practical Nursing; Kevin Day, Technical Studies; Abigail Deckert, Business Administrative Technology; Jordan Grabill, Associate Degree Nursing; Trevor Johnson, Welding Technology; Clayton Knipp, Computer Aided Drafting; Ernesto Martinez, Jr., Machine Tool Technology; Ashley Skieff, Business Administrative Technology; Andrew Strong, Computer Aided Drafting

Rebecca Robbins, Associate Degree Nursing

Salina TechSalina Area Technical College has inducted 18 new students into its chapter of the National Technical Honor Society.To qualify for membership in the organization, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA, be nominated by an instructor and submit an essay about their community service activities and why they should be inducted.Students inducted include the following. Salina:Emily Baker, Practical Nursing; Kevin Day, Technical Studies; Abigail Deckert, Business Administrative Technology; Jordan Grabill, Associate Degree Nursing; Trevor Johnson, Welding Technology; Clayton Knipp, Computer Aided Drafting; Ernesto Martinez, Jr., Machine Tool Technology; Ashley Skieff, Business Administrative Technology; Andrew Strong, Computer Aided DraftingAbilene:Daniel Brandt, Welding TechnologyBennington:Jordan Drouhard, Practical NursingClay Center:Rebecca Robbins, Associate Degree NursingFalun:Bradlee Call, Automotive TechnologyJunction City:Kaitlyn Dryer, Practical NursingNew Cambria:Dara Robertson, Dental AssistingPark:Dalton Kaiser, Diesel TechnologySmolan:Montgomery Hay, Welding TechnologyTopeka:Riley Sell, Welding Technology

Salina Tech inducts 18 into National Technical Honor Society

Celebrate the new downtown stage and get ready for the Smoky Hill River Festival at Santa Fe &amp; Ash this First Friday. 

Grab dinner downtown, stop by other First Friday openings, and bring your lawn chairs to hang out at the new stage.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8156f92f-88cf-4404-a4f4-761cd676ba6f">From patterns to heritage, First Friday events focus on variety of art</a>

●A local food truck, Food by Bonnie, will open at 5 p.m., serving root beer floats, taco bowls, and more.

●Musician Taylor Kline will perform on the new stage beginning at 5:30 p.m.

●Meet the artists and celebrate the new community mural. Lead artist Dave Lowenstein and mural assistant Karla Prickett will be onsite.

●Purchase Festival wristbands and t-shirts.

Individuals interested in future opportunities to participate in mural-making should contact Salina Arts &amp; Humanities at <a href="mailto:sah@salina.org">sah@salina.org</a> at 785-309-5770.

This free family-friendly event is brought to you by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities as a pre-festival activity for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

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 </figure>Salina Arts &amp; HumanitiesCelebrate the new downtown stage and get ready for the Smoky Hill River Festival at Santa Fe &amp; Ash this First Friday. Grab dinner downtown, stop by other First Friday openings, and bring your lawn chairs to hang out at the new stage.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8156f92f-88cf-4404-a4f4-761cd676ba6f">From patterns to heritage, First Friday events focus on variety of art</a>●A local food truck, Food by Bonnie, will open at 5 p.m., serving root beer floats, taco bowls, and more.●Musician Taylor Kline will perform on the new stage beginning at 5:30 p.m.●Meet the artists and celebrate the new community mural. Lead artist Dave Lowenstein and mural assistant Karla Prickett will be onsite.●Purchase Festival wristbands and t-shirts.Individuals interested in future opportunities to participate in mural-making should contact Salina Arts &amp; Humanities at <a href="mailto:sah@salina.org">sah@salina.org</a> at 785-309-5770.This free family-friendly event is brought to you by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities as a pre-festival activity for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

Celebration at the new stage set for downtown Salina Friday

OCCK, Inc. has announced the extension of the deadline for applications for its More Than You Think Scholarship for 2022 to June 15, 2022.

The scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary celebration of OCCK, as a long-term reminder of the good work that past generations have done, and that future generations will do, in working with people with disabilities in north central Kansas.&nbsp;

The More Than You Think Scholarship recognizes and honors students in north central Kansas from Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson Counties, who have any type of disability and are looking to further their education by enrolling in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.)&nbsp; Any type of credentialed program will be considered.&nbsp;

OCCKOCCK, Inc. has announced the extension of the deadline for applications for its More Than You Think Scholarship for 2022 to June 15, 2022.The scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary celebration of OCCK, as a long-term reminder of the good work that past generations have done, and that future generations will do, in working with people with disabilities in north central Kansas.&nbsp;The More Than You Think Scholarship recognizes and honors students in north central Kansas from Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson Counties, who have any type of disability and are looking to further their education by enrolling in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.)&nbsp; Any type of credentialed program will be considered.&nbsp;To apply, applicants must complete the Scholarship Application, and include two letters of reference.&nbsp; Applications are due June 15, 2022. Multiple winners may be selected in amounts up to $500 each.The scholarship application may be found online at&nbsp;<a href="https://occk.com/scholarships/" target="_blank">https://occk.com/scholarships/</a>, or by contacting Janae Cramer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jcramer@occk.com" target="_blank">jcramer@occk.com</a>&nbsp;or 785.827.9383.

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