Dense fog advisories have been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Marion County.

Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense fog is forecast.

Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility are expected.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for the following counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Ellsworth County.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTDense fog advisories have been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Marion County.Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense fog is forecast.Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility are expected.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for the following counties in our area.McPherson CountySaline CountyVisibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense fog is forecast.Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility are expected.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Ellsworth County.Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense fog is forecast.Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility are expected.

Dense fog advisories issued until 9 a.m. Thursday

On Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22, 2022 Circle C Construction of Goddard, will seal cracks on the following streets, weather permitting.

The work will take
place generally between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. &nbsp;Access to properties within work zones will be
maintained at all times. &nbsp;“Road Work
Ahead” signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane
closures are to be expected. &nbsp;Motorists
are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of
the crews performing the work.

The annual crack and
joint sealing program is an important and cost-effective preventive maintenance
component of the City of Salina’s annual street repair program. &nbsp;Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water
from penetrating into the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in
reducing a number of pavement problems which include:&nbsp; crack spreading; formation of voids under
pavement; swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials; freeze-thaw action;
alligator cracking; potholing; and complete failure. &nbsp;Because of its importance and cost- effectiveness,
the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no
less often than every seven years. 

This $288,000 project is part of the
city's $4.7 million 2022 street maintenance program.

City of SalinaOn Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22, 2022 Circle C Construction of Goddard, will seal cracks on the following streets, weather permitting.<figure>
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 </figure>The work will take
place generally between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. &nbsp;Access to properties within work zones will be
maintained at all times. &nbsp;“Road Work
Ahead” signs will be placed in advance of work zones, and temporary single-lane
closures are to be expected. &nbsp;Motorists
are asked to proceed with caution when approaching work zones for the safety of
the crews performing the work.The annual crack and
joint sealing program is an important and cost-effective preventive maintenance
component of the City of Salina’s annual street repair program. &nbsp;Crack sealing the pavement helps prevent water
from penetrating into the pavement structure or sub-base material and aids in
reducing a number of pavement problems which include:&nbsp; crack spreading; formation of voids under
pavement; swelling and shrinking of sub-base materials; freeze-thaw action;
alligator cracking; potholing; and complete failure. &nbsp;Because of its importance and cost- effectiveness,
the Department of Public Works strives to seal each asphalt street in Salina no
less often than every seven years. This $288,000 project is part of the
city's $4.7 million 2022 street maintenance program.

City of Salina announces additional crack sealing work

We are looking for creative high school students!&nbsp; In-person high school theater workshops offered by the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation are returning this summer.

Each week-long musical theatre workshop is open to high school students (incoming high school freshman through outgoing college freshman).&nbsp; In just five days, participating students will conceive, write, choreograph, compose, design, rehearse and perform an original piece of musical theatre in collaboration with a staff of professional artists.

●June 6-10 – Hays (Hays High School). 

●June 13 – 17 – Hoxie (Hoxie High School). 

●June 20 – 24 – Phillipsburg (Huck Boyd Center). 

●June 27 – July 1 – Colby (Colby High School). 

●July 11-15 – Concordia (Brown Grand Theater). 

●July 18-29 – Salina (Salina Community Theater) (2-week workshop)

The first three days of the workshop are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fourth day is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the fifth day (performance day) is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For the two-week workshop in Salina, the longer hours will be in the second week.

Students from surrounding communities and counties are encouraged to participate in a workshop closest to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://lovewell.org">lovewell.org</a>, and click on Apply, and then Kansas.

This is the fifth summer the program has been offered in Kansas.&nbsp; Lovewell offers students an opportunity to explore music and theater in a unique way. The response from the students and faculty in previous summers was overwhelmingly positive.

The week-long day camp/workshop brings students from all different creative backgrounds together to create an original work of musical theatre from scratch. While the performance is an enormous part of the workshop, the focus is on the creative process. No previous music or theater experience is required. To make it come together, the process needs writers, actors, poets, dancers, singers, dreamers, visual artists, musicians, composers, designers, and creative students of ALL kinds.

The students will work with a team of professional artists to help utilize all the students’ gifts and explore the arts while forging new friendships and making memories to last a lifetime.

The Hansen Foundation is underwriting the cost of the workshops so that the student participation fee is significantly discounted to $50.&nbsp; However, no student who is truly committed to participate will be denied the opportunity due to inability to pay. Scholarships are available.

Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts is a not-for-profit organization that brings students together with professional artists to conduct these unique and transformational workshops. The Lovewell team are artist who make their living as musical directors, play writes, choreographers, composers, lyricists, etc.

Lovewell is based in Florida, but its roots are in Kansas. Today, Lovewell offers workshops all over the United States and internationally. Learn more about Lovewell at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lovewell.org/" target="_blank">www.lovewell.org</a>

Dane G. Hansen FoundationWe are looking for creative high school students!&nbsp; In-person high school theater workshops offered by the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation are returning this summer.Each week-long musical theatre workshop is open to high school students (incoming high school freshman through outgoing college freshman).&nbsp; In just five days, participating students will conceive, write, choreograph, compose, design, rehearse and perform an original piece of musical theatre in collaboration with a staff of professional artists.Workshop schedule:●June 6-10 – Hays (Hays High School). ●June 13 – 17 – Hoxie (Hoxie High School). ●June 20 – 24 – Phillipsburg (Huck Boyd Center). ●June 27 – July 1 – Colby (Colby High School). ●July 11-15 – Concordia (Brown Grand Theater). ●July 18-29 – Salina (Salina Community Theater) (2-week workshop)The first three days of the workshop are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fourth day is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the fifth day (performance day) is from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For the two-week workshop in Salina, the longer hours will be in the second week.Students from surrounding communities and counties are encouraged to participate in a workshop closest to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information or to register, visit <a href="http://lovewell.org">lovewell.org</a>, and click on Apply, and then Kansas.This is the fifth summer the program has been offered in Kansas.&nbsp; Lovewell offers students an opportunity to explore music and theater in a unique way. The response from the students and faculty in previous summers was overwhelmingly positive.ABOUT THE LOVEWELL WORKSHOPSThe week-long day camp/workshop brings students from all different creative backgrounds together to create an original work of musical theatre from scratch. While the performance is an enormous part of the workshop, the focus is on the creative process. No previous music or theater experience is required. To make it come together, the process needs writers, actors, poets, dancers, singers, dreamers, visual artists, musicians, composers, designers, and creative students of ALL kinds.The students will work with a team of professional artists to help utilize all the students’ gifts and explore the arts while forging new friendships and making memories to last a lifetime.PARTICIPTION COSTSThe Hansen Foundation is underwriting the cost of the workshops so that the student participation fee is significantly discounted to $50.&nbsp; However, no student who is truly committed to participate will be denied the opportunity due to inability to pay. Scholarships are available.ABOUT LOVEWELLLovewell Institute for the Creative Arts is a not-for-profit organization that brings students together with professional artists to conduct these unique and transformational workshops. The Lovewell team are artist who make their living as musical directors, play writes, choreographers, composers, lyricists, etc.Lovewell is based in Florida, but its roots are in Kansas. Today, Lovewell offers workshops all over the United States and internationally. Learn more about Lovewell at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lovewell.org/" target="_blank">www.lovewell.org</a>

Registration open for high school summer theatre workshops

Widespread drizzle along with a slight chance of thunderstorms will spread north across the region Thursday. While widespread storms are not expected, isolated quarter-size hail is possible.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceWidespread drizzle along with a slight chance of thunderstorms will spread north across the region Thursday. While widespread storms are not expected, isolated quarter-size hail is possible.

NWS: Widespread drizzle expected on Thursday

The Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher will take the Salina Central Theatre stage later this week.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Salina Central Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and can be purchased in advance on the theatre's website or at the door starting at 6 p.m. on show nights.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and audience members will be able to pick their own seats in the auditorium. Masking is optional for all audience members.

Written by Rick Elice, Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Baker.

Synopsis provided by Music Theatre International

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

Ethan Henry* as Lord Leonard Aster (senior)

Harper Johnston* as Captain Scott (junior)

Benjamin Campbell* as Grempkin/Hawking Clam (sophomore)

Musicians: Guillermo Rodriguez and Jack Angell* (junior), percussion; and Sue Will, piano

Technical director/scenic design: Bill Weaver

Assistant stage manager: Israel Barlow* (senior)

Scenic construction: Bill Weaver, Charles Goldbach*, Tyler Campbell*, Daniel Allen*, Colton Britt, Makyla Dixson, Colton Grogg, Anna Gutierrez*, Ethan Henry*, Trace Horniman, Cadence Lane, Dontai Martinez, Jesse Simpson, Peyton Wood*, Alex Riley, Nicole Cademartori, Kasheia Peterson*, Michelle Simmons*, Nils Lenhert*, Kassidy Cottingham, Imani McFadden, Vy Le*, Chloe Highsmith*, Vidhi Bhakta*, Nathan Goldbach*, Maddison Farthing*, Ben Kraft*, Harper Johnston*, Benjamin Campbell*

Shop foreman: Trace Horniman (senior, tech class), Charles Goldbach* (senior, weekend builds)

Costume changers: Vix Rasmussen (freshman), Abby Luddes (freshman)

Costume crew: Imani McFadden (junior), Olivia Gubareva (sophomore), Kassidy Cottingham (senior), Liv Owings (freshman)

Running crew: Michelle Simmons* (sophomore), Kasheia Peterson* (sophomore), Lin Miller* (sophomore), Liv Owings (freshman)

Sound board operators: Vy Le* (junior), Nils Lenhert* (junior)

Projection operation/sound effects: Nils Lenhert* (junior)

Properties: Barbara Hilt, Kasheia Peterson* (sophomore), Michelle Simmons* (sophomore), Chloe Highsmith* (junior)

Props crew chief: Michelle Simmons* (sophomore)

Light board operator: Camille Morris* (junior)

Lighting crew: Nathan Goldbach* (freshman), Benjamin Campbell* (sophomore), Tyler Campbell* (senior), Ethan Henry* (senior), Charles Goldbach* (senior)

Spotlight operators: Keaton Myers (freshman), Mykah Trusty (freshman)

*Indicates students are members of the international Thespian Troupe 639.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Tony Award-winning Peter and the Starcatcher will take the Salina Central Theatre stage later this week.Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Salina Central Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and can be purchased in advance on the theatre's website or at the door starting at 6 p.m. on show nights.Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and audience members will be able to pick their own seats in the auditorium. Masking is optional for all audience members.Written by Rick Elice, Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Baker.Synopsis provided by Music Theatre InternationalTony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.Cast and crewNathan Goldbach* as Peter (freshman)Peyton Wood* as Molly Aster (senior)Charles Goldbach* as Prentiss (senior)Will Ebel* as Ted (sophomore)Joshua Warner* as Black Stache (senior)Emma Kelly* as Smee (senior)Ethan Henry* as Lord Leonard Aster (senior)Harper Johnston* as Captain Scott (junior)Tyler Campbell* as Bumbrake (senior)Tayge Jones* as Alf (junior)Chloe Highsmith* as Bill Slank (junior)Benjamin Campbell* as Grempkin/Hawking Clam (sophomore)Maddison Farthing* as Mack (senior)Vidhi Bhakta* as Sanchez (senior)Ben Kraft* as Fighting Prawn (senior)Musicians: Guillermo Rodriguez and Jack Angell* (junior), percussion; and Sue Will, pianoDirection: Barbara HiltMusic direction: Ryan HolmquistAssistant music director: Ethan BaddersTechnical director/scenic design: Bill WeaverMovement coordinator: Lorenz RinconesStage manager: Lillian Myers* (senior)Assistant stage manager: Israel Barlow* (senior)Scenic construction: Bill Weaver, Charles Goldbach*, Tyler Campbell*, Daniel Allen*, Colton Britt, Makyla Dixson, Colton Grogg, Anna Gutierrez*, Ethan Henry*, Trace Horniman, Cadence Lane, Dontai Martinez, Jesse Simpson, Peyton Wood*, Alex Riley, Nicole Cademartori, Kasheia Peterson*, Michelle Simmons*, Nils Lenhert*, Kassidy Cottingham, Imani McFadden, Vy Le*, Chloe Highsmith*, Vidhi Bhakta*, Nathan Goldbach*, Maddison Farthing*, Ben Kraft*, Harper Johnston*, Benjamin Campbell*Shop foreman: Trace Horniman (senior, tech class), Charles Goldbach* (senior, weekend builds)Costumes: Barbara HiltCostume changers: Vix Rasmussen (freshman), Abby Luddes (freshman)Costume crew: Imani McFadden (junior), Olivia Gubareva (sophomore), Kassidy Cottingham (senior), Liv Owings (freshman)Running crew: Michelle Simmons* (sophomore), Kasheia Peterson* (sophomore), Lin Miller* (sophomore), Liv Owings (freshman)Sound board operators: Vy Le* (junior), Nils Lenhert* (junior)Projection operation/sound effects: Nils Lenhert* (junior)Properties: Barbara Hilt, Kasheia Peterson* (sophomore), Michelle Simmons* (sophomore), Chloe Highsmith* (junior)Props crew chief: Michelle Simmons* (sophomore)House manager: Cadence Lane (junior)Lighting design: Barbara HiltLight board operator: Camille Morris* (junior)Lighting crew: Nathan Goldbach* (freshman), Benjamin Campbell* (sophomore), Tyler Campbell* (senior), Ethan Henry* (senior), Charles Goldbach* (senior)Publicity: Joshua Warner* (senior)Poster design: Bill WeaverT-shirt design: Bill WeaverProgram design: Bill WeaverSpotlight operators: Keaton Myers (freshman), Mykah Trusty (freshman)Ladder construction: Jerry Wardyn*Indicates students are members of the international Thespian Troupe 639.

Central students to perform 'Peter and the Starcatcher'

Leah&nbsp;Jean-Lacher&nbsp;Reay touched many lives with her generosity and enthusiasm before her death in a crash with an intoxicated driver on Jan. 22, 2017. Join the Salina community in remembering Reay by donating blood at the annual American Red Cross blood drives held in her memory.

●Friday, noon–6:30 p.m.&nbsp;at the Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue. For an appointment, please contact Yvonne at 785-452-7882.

●April 29, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.&nbsp;at Kansas Wesleyan University Nursing Education Center, 135 E. Claflin Avenue. For an appointment, please call Aidan at 817-727-7002 or &nbsp;1-800 RED CROSS, or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;and search by code&nbsp;kwuleah.&nbsp;

Reay, a 2013 Kansas Wesleyan University nursing science graduate, worked for the Salina Regional Health Center and served as a mentor for Salina youth before moving home to California in 2015. As a nurse and a regular blood donor, Reay also understood the importance of blood donation. &nbsp;

“I think these annual drives are such a meaningful way to remember Leah,” said Kevin Reay, her husband. “She was such a giving person.”&nbsp;

In addition to holding blood drives in Leah’s honor, her family has established a scholarship fund for nursing students at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leahslegacyfoundation.org/" target="_blank">LeahsLegacyFoundation.org</a>. &nbsp;

Held since 2017, the Salina blood drives in memory of&nbsp;Leah&nbsp;Jean-Lacher&nbsp;Reay&nbsp;have collected around 200 total donations. The Red Cross Southern California Region also hosts a blood drive in Reay’s memory each year around her April 2 birthday. It regularly collects more than 70 donations.&nbsp;

Come to give blood, platelets or plasma April 19-May 19, 2022, and the Red Cross will say thanks with a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice. PLUS, donors will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a new travel trailer camper that sleeps eight, powered by Suburban Propane! Full details and terms:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/suburban-propane.html" target="_blank">rcblood.org/camper</a>.&nbsp;

The Red Cross&nbsp;is&nbsp;testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus. &nbsp;

Plasma from routine blood and platelet donations that have high levels of antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood product collected from COVID-19 survivors who have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. &nbsp;

The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.&nbsp;

At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is also screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease.&nbsp;Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donors can expect to receive antibody test and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. &nbsp;

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus--covid-19--and-blood-donation.html" target="_blank">additional precautions&nbsp;</a>– including temperature checks and face masks for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are&nbsp;asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a&nbsp;face mask while at the drive, in alignment with&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;public guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit  <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?cid=%20dec16-jan4bda&amp;med=referral&amp;source=news&amp;campdesc=local" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>,&nbsp;call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)&nbsp;or enable&nbsp;the&nbsp;Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device&nbsp;to make an appointment or for more information.&nbsp;All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age&nbsp;in most states&nbsp;(16 with parental consent&nbsp;where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive" target="_blank">donate blood</a>. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.&nbsp;

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass®&nbsp;to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass</a>&nbsp;or use the Blood Donor App.&nbsp;

American Red CrossLeah&nbsp;Jean-Lacher&nbsp;Reay touched many lives with her generosity and enthusiasm before her death in a crash with an intoxicated driver on Jan. 22, 2017. Join the Salina community in remembering Reay by donating blood at the annual American Red Cross blood drives held in her memory.●Friday, noon–6:30 p.m.&nbsp;at the Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue. For an appointment, please contact Yvonne at 785-452-7882.●April 29, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.&nbsp;at Kansas Wesleyan University Nursing Education Center, 135 E. Claflin Avenue. For an appointment, please call Aidan at 817-727-7002 or &nbsp;1-800 RED CROSS, or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;and search by code&nbsp;kwuleah.&nbsp;Reay, a 2013 Kansas Wesleyan University nursing science graduate, worked for the Salina Regional Health Center and served as a mentor for Salina youth before moving home to California in 2015. As a nurse and a regular blood donor, Reay also understood the importance of blood donation. &nbsp;“I think these annual drives are such a meaningful way to remember Leah,” said Kevin Reay, her husband. “She was such a giving person.”&nbsp;In addition to holding blood drives in Leah’s honor, her family has established a scholarship fund for nursing students at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leahslegacyfoundation.org/" target="_blank">LeahsLegacyFoundation.org</a>. &nbsp;Held since 2017, the Salina blood drives in memory of&nbsp;Leah&nbsp;Jean-Lacher&nbsp;Reay&nbsp;have collected around 200 total donations. The Red Cross Southern California Region also hosts a blood drive in Reay’s memory each year around her April 2 birthday. It regularly collects more than 70 donations.&nbsp;Come to give blood, platelets or plasma April 19-May 19, 2022, and the Red Cross will say thanks with a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice. PLUS, donors will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a new travel trailer camper that sleeps eight, powered by Suburban Propane! Full details and terms:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/suburban-propane.html" target="_blank">rcblood.org/camper</a>.&nbsp;Health insights for donors&nbsp;The Red Cross&nbsp;is&nbsp;testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus. &nbsp;Plasma from routine blood and platelet donations that have high levels of antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood product collected from COVID-19 survivors who have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. &nbsp;The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.&nbsp;At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is also screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease.&nbsp;Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donors can expect to receive antibody test and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. &nbsp;Blood drive safety&nbsp;Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus--covid-19--and-blood-donation.html" target="_blank">additional precautions&nbsp;</a>– including temperature checks and face masks for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are&nbsp;asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a&nbsp;face mask while at the drive, in alignment with&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&nbsp;public guidance.&nbsp;&nbsp;About blood donation&nbsp;Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit  <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?cid=%20dec16-jan4bda&amp;med=referral&amp;source=news&amp;campdesc=local" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>,&nbsp;call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)&nbsp;or enable&nbsp;the&nbsp;Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device&nbsp;to make an appointment or for more information.&nbsp;All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age&nbsp;in most states&nbsp;(16 with parental consent&nbsp;where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive" target="_blank">donate blood</a>. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.&nbsp;Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass®&nbsp;to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass</a>&nbsp;or use the Blood Donor App.&nbsp;

Annual Red Cross blood drive remembers Leah Jean-Lacher Reay

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 </figure>Glassman Corporation, a prominent Mechanical Construction and Services firm is growing with available employment opportunities in your local area! Join our team of topnotch skilled personnel! Successful candidates must have a valid DL, be self-motivated, and goal orientated. Entry level apprentice wage starting at $18.00 per hour. Experienced Licensed Journeyman from $26-$35 per hour, based upon credentials, experience and skill set. Full Time. Advancement Opportunities! Benefits including 100% employer funded health insurance and dental insurance after the waiting period is complete!Benefits: • 100% Employer Funded Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Medical Insurance • 100% Employer Funded Humana Dental Insurance • Additional Insurances such as Accident, Disability and Life Insurance available • 401k with Safe Harbor Match • Employee Appreciation Events • Safety Rewards Program • Paid Holidays and PTO • Company Paid Uniforms • Company Vehicle • Company Paid Cell Phone and iPadGlassman Corporation participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Current Job Openings Include: Project Superintendents Journeyman Plumbers HVAC Technicians Sheet Metal Installers Construction ApprenticesTo Apply visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.glassmancorp.com/careers" target="_blank">www.glassmancorp.com/careers</a>&nbsp;or visit your local KS Workforce Center.Learn more about who we are and what we do by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.glassmancorp.com/" target="_blank">www.glassmancorp.com</a>!

Salina Tech places first at welding competition

UPDATE 9:20 a.m. Friday: Police have determined that the woman sought in this case arrived at Planet Fitness wearing a black tank top and gray shorts. Once inside, she changed into black leggings.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c4431e9a-0546-4859-8ef5-3a260f00333b">Crimestoppers seeks tips about theft of vehicle from gym</a>

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A car reported stolen in south Salina on Monday afternoon was recovered in Manhattan on Tuesday morning.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a 20-year-old Salina woman went to Planet Fitness, 2012 S. Ohio Street, Monday afternoon and put the keys to her 2017 Kia Forte in a locker in the women's locker room. When she finished working out, she found that the keys and her car were gone.

Inside the car were the woman's purse, and camping gear including a tent, a cooler, and sleeping bags. Additionally, a friend's keys also were in the vehicle, Forrester said. Total loss was estimated at $19,240.

Surveillance video from the parking lot showed a woman described as being 5'-6" with brown hair and wearing a black tank top and black leggings get out of a silver Honda Civic that possibly was driven by a white male, Forrester said. The woman later was seen on surveillance video driving away in the Forte at approximately 4 p.m. Monday.

As the owner of the car was talking with police, she received a fraud notification from her bank that someone was using her financial card at Target in Salina. Surveillance video from Target showed the same woman as was in the surveillance video from Planet Fitness, Forrester said.

Additionally, an app on the Forte owner's cellphone allowed her to ping the car's location. The first ping showed the car was in Junction City. A later ping showed that the car was at a Starbucks in Manhattan. Forrester said the Riley County Police Department was notified that the stolen car was in Manhattan. 

Tuesday morning, the Salina Police Department was notified by the Riley County Police Department that the stolen Forte had been found unoccupied, Forrester said. It was not damaged.

UPDATE 9:20 a.m. Friday: Police have determined that the woman sought in this case arrived at Planet Fitness wearing a black tank top and gray shorts. Once inside, she changed into black leggings.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c4431e9a-0546-4859-8ef5-3a260f00333b">Crimestoppers seeks tips about theft of vehicle from gym</a>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA car reported stolen in south Salina on Monday afternoon was recovered in Manhattan on Tuesday morning.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that a 20-year-old Salina woman went to Planet Fitness, 2012 S. Ohio Street, Monday afternoon and put the keys to her 2017 Kia Forte in a locker in the women's locker room. When she finished working out, she found that the keys and her car were gone.Inside the car were the woman's purse, and camping gear including a tent, a cooler, and sleeping bags. Additionally, a friend's keys also were in the vehicle, Forrester said. Total loss was estimated at $19,240.Surveillance video from the parking lot showed a woman described as being 5'-6" with brown hair and wearing a black tank top and black leggings get out of a silver Honda Civic that possibly was driven by a white male, Forrester said. The woman later was seen on surveillance video driving away in the Forte at approximately 4 p.m. Monday.As the owner of the car was talking with police, she received a fraud notification from her bank that someone was using her financial card at Target in Salina. Surveillance video from Target showed the same woman as was in the surveillance video from Planet Fitness, Forrester said.Additionally, an app on the Forte owner's cellphone allowed her to ping the car's location. The first ping showed the car was in Junction City. A later ping showed that the car was at a Starbucks in Manhattan. Forrester said the Riley County Police Department was notified that the stolen car was in Manhattan. Tuesday morning, the Salina Police Department was notified by the Riley County Police Department that the stolen Forte had been found unoccupied, Forrester said. It was not damaged.

UPDATE: Car stolen in south Salina later located in Manhattan

UPDATE 4:37 p.m. Wednesday: The Salina Police Department released the following update Wednesday afternoon concerning&nbsp;Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia, who originally was identified as a person of interest in a&nbsp;homicide early this morning in Salina.

On April 20, 2022, an arrest warrant was issued for Lopez-Garcia by Saline County District Court, for the charges of First Degree Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

This afternoon, a Kansas City, Missouri resident recognized Lopez-Garcia apparently due to the previous media release. KCPD was contacted and Lopez-Garcia was taken into custody on unrelated local Kansas City charges. Lopez-Garcia will be extradited back to Kansas for the homicide upon completion of the extradition process.

The victim has been identified but presently, the next of kin resides in another state and the notification is forthcoming. Once that is done, the victim’s name will be released.

The Salina Police Department would like to thank the citizens for the information that lead to the arrest and capture of this individual. The investigation is ongoing.

Police are looking for a person of interest in connection to an early Wednesday morning homicide in central Salina.

At approximately 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the area of S. Front Street and Gypsum Avenue for the report of an injury motor vehicle wreck. When they arrived, they found in the passenger seat of a green 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis the body of a man who appeared to have been shot, according to a news release issued by the Salina Police Department this morning. The man has not yet been identified. No one else was in the vehicle when police arrived.

The Salina Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide and has named Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia as a person of interest in the case, according to information in the release.

Lopez-Garcia, 27, is described as a Hispanic man who is 5’8”, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. He may be in a maroon 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup with a Kansas disabled license plate of B5702, the release reported.

"Lopez-Garcia should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about his location or come into contact with him, do not approach or make contact with him, call 911 with the location or information," the Salina Police Department noted.

If you have any information reference this case or the identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward and you are not required to give your name. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 or Detective Carswell 785-833-8548. Case 2022-10912

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 <figcaption>Lopez-Garcia photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>UPDATE 4:37 p.m. Wednesday: The Salina Police Department released the following update Wednesday afternoon concerning&nbsp;Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia, who originally was identified as a person of interest in a&nbsp;homicide early this morning in Salina.On April 20, 2022, an arrest warrant was issued for Lopez-Garcia by Saline County District Court, for the charges of First Degree Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.This afternoon, a Kansas City, Missouri resident recognized Lopez-Garcia apparently due to the previous media release. KCPD was contacted and Lopez-Garcia was taken into custody on unrelated local Kansas City charges. Lopez-Garcia will be extradited back to Kansas for the homicide upon completion of the extradition process.The victim has been identified but presently, the next of kin resides in another state and the notification is forthcoming. Once that is done, the victim’s name will be released.The Salina Police Department would like to thank the citizens for the information that lead to the arrest and capture of this individual. The investigation is ongoing.By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for a person of interest in connection to an early Wednesday morning homicide in central Salina.At approximately 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the area of S. Front Street and Gypsum Avenue for the report of an injury motor vehicle wreck. When they arrived, they found in the passenger seat of a green 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis the body of a man who appeared to have been shot, according to a news release issued by the Salina Police Department this morning. The man has not yet been identified. No one else was in the vehicle when police arrived.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650468864122.png" alt="Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia. Photos courtesy Missouri Department of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia. Photos courtesy Missouri Department of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>The Salina Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide and has named Anthony Quentin Lopez-Garcia as a person of interest in the case, according to information in the release.Lopez-Garcia, 27, is described as a Hispanic man who is 5’8”, weighs 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. He may be in a maroon 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup with a Kansas disabled license plate of B5702, the release reported."Lopez-Garcia should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about his location or come into contact with him, do not approach or make contact with him, call 911 with the location or information," the Salina Police Department noted.If you have any information reference this case or the identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward and you are not required to give your name. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210 or Detective Carswell 785-833-8548. Case 2022-10912

UPDATE: Police make an arrest in connection to early Wednesday homicide

The Salina Fire Department promoted eight men during a ceremony Tuesday morning. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>:

The Salina Fire Department promoted eight members in a ceremony Tuesday morning.

The ceremony, which took place in a convention room at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, lasted about a half hour and honored the eight men rising up the ranks of the department.

Fire Chief Tony Sneidar, City Commissioner Bill Longbine and Deputy City Manager Jacob Wood all spoke at the ceremony. Topics of discussion included the honor of being promoted as well as the sacrifices families make for the good of the department and community. Chief Sneidar also emphasized the importance of having events of this sort to acknowledge the hard work of those in the department.

Capt. Derrick R. Herzog to Battalion Chief

Capt. Kirk A. Stover to Battalion Chief

Lt. Michael W. Robinson to Captain

Engineer Jordan A. Stiles to Lieutenant

Engineer Samuel A. Hoskins to Lieutenant

Firefighter Nicholas T. Oxandale to Engineer

Firefighter Zach M. Taylor to Engineer

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650463621467.jpeg" alt="Those who were promoted. Photo courtesy the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>" />
 <figcaption>Those who were promoted. Photo courtesy the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a></figcaption>
 </figure>The Salina Fire Department promoted eight men during a ceremony Tuesday morning. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinafire">Salina Fire Facebook page</a>:The Salina Fire Department promoted eight members in a ceremony Tuesday morning.The ceremony, which took place in a convention room at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, lasted about a half hour and honored the eight men rising up the ranks of the department.Fire Chief Tony Sneidar, City Commissioner Bill Longbine and Deputy City Manager Jacob Wood all spoke at the ceremony. Topics of discussion included the honor of being promoted as well as the sacrifices families make for the good of the department and community. Chief Sneidar also emphasized the importance of having events of this sort to acknowledge the hard work of those in the department.The promotions are as follows:Capt. Derrick R. Herzog to Battalion ChiefCapt. Kirk A. Stover to Battalion ChiefLt. Michael W. Robinson to CaptainLt. Riley B. Hawbaker to CaptainEngineer Jordan A. Stiles to LieutenantEngineer Samuel A. Hoskins to LieutenantFirefighter Nicholas T. Oxandale to EngineerFirefighter Zach M. Taylor to Engineer

Salina Fire Department promotes 8 during ceremony Tuesday

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer

The wheat is greening, the fruit trees are blooming and spring planting is in full swing. One day the temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees, and then two days later we received a dusting of snow. Needless to say, it’s all part of spring in Kansas! &nbsp; While looking at the calendar to mark the first day of corn planting, I quickly realized that we have officially hit the one-month mark until school is out for the summer. The days of my two kids home all day are upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited! &nbsp; They have a garden to help maintain, livestock to care for, swimming lessons to complete, little league practices and games to go to, library programming to attend, wheat harvest to help with, and 4-H projects to complete. It’s safe to say I plan to have an enriching summer with my kids while also taking care of our responsibilities on the farm. &nbsp; The garden has been prepared, and it’s now ready for two children to help manage. The kids have had a say in the seeds selected. They have helped plan the way the water will get to the growing plants. My two children have been given full reign of the garden space. They are free to dig and rake and water (with my oversight) to their choosing. Yes, weeding will also be a priority, but with their own garden tools, a radio playing music, and ownership in the space, I envision this summer gardening to be a fun experience that will perhaps incorporate more vegetables into my children’s picky food preferences. At the least, I hope my two will have a few garden entries at the local fair later this summer.&nbsp; &nbsp; While on summer break, the livestock will get even more attention from my children. My son’s cow and calf will soon return to the pasture near our home. Ensuring the animals have access to water daily and an occasional serving of range cubes will be a priority for my boy. He knows his cow is already bred and will deliver a calf later this fall. He also knows it is his responsibility to care for and observe his animals daily to ensure they also have a good summer on the farm as he anticipates another calf to add to his herd later this year. &nbsp; The sheep have already been released into their summer grazing space after the kids helped their grandpa build the fence. A breeding harness with a blue crayon has also been put on the ram that we recently introduced to the ewes. Soon, we will hopefully begin seeing signs in the form of blue marks on the backs of the females indicating the arrival of lambs later this fall. My two children will be responsible for helping keep watch over the ewes daily and note when a blue mark appears on another member of the flock in anticipation of lambing season. &nbsp; Physical activity will also be key to being home this summer. Organized time at the swimming pool as well as ball practices and games will keep my kids moving (and decrease screen time) while also having fun with friends. &nbsp; Fun will also be had with friends as my children participate in our public library’s summer program in town as well as during sessions with others to work on completing their 4-H projects.&nbsp; &nbsp; And we can’t forget about the wheat harvest we will all focus on when the time comes this summer. My two will assist me with making and delivering meals to the field, helping deliver truckloads of grain to the local elevator, and sitting in the buddy seats next to their dad and grandpa as the combines work through fields. It’s safe to say we have a full summer planned that will keep my kids’ minds engaged, their bodies active, and their relationships nurtured, while also providing them with opportunities that will help them understand the importance of fulfilling responsibilities on the farm.

"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.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmerThe wheat is greening, the fruit trees are blooming and spring planting is in full swing. One day the temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees, and then two days later we received a dusting of snow. Needless to say, it’s all part of spring in Kansas! &nbsp; While looking at the calendar to mark the first day of corn planting, I quickly realized that we have officially hit the one-month mark until school is out for the summer. The days of my two kids home all day are upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited! &nbsp; They have a garden to help maintain, livestock to care for, swimming lessons to complete, little league practices and games to go to, library programming to attend, wheat harvest to help with, and 4-H projects to complete. It’s safe to say I plan to have an enriching summer with my kids while also taking care of our responsibilities on the farm. &nbsp; The garden has been prepared, and it’s now ready for two children to help manage. The kids have had a say in the seeds selected. They have helped plan the way the water will get to the growing plants. My two children have been given full reign of the garden space. They are free to dig and rake and water (with my oversight) to their choosing. Yes, weeding will also be a priority, but with their own garden tools, a radio playing music, and ownership in the space, I envision this summer gardening to be a fun experience that will perhaps incorporate more vegetables into my children’s picky food preferences. At the least, I hope my two will have a few garden entries at the local fair later this summer.&nbsp; &nbsp; While on summer break, the livestock will get even more attention from my children. My son’s cow and calf will soon return to the pasture near our home. Ensuring the animals have access to water daily and an occasional serving of range cubes will be a priority for my boy. He knows his cow is already bred and will deliver a calf later this fall. He also knows it is his responsibility to care for and observe his animals daily to ensure they also have a good summer on the farm as he anticipates another calf to add to his herd later this year. &nbsp; The sheep have already been released into their summer grazing space after the kids helped their grandpa build the fence. A breeding harness with a blue crayon has also been put on the ram that we recently introduced to the ewes. Soon, we will hopefully begin seeing signs in the form of blue marks on the backs of the females indicating the arrival of lambs later this fall. My two children will be responsible for helping keep watch over the ewes daily and note when a blue mark appears on another member of the flock in anticipation of lambing season. &nbsp; Physical activity will also be key to being home this summer. Organized time at the swimming pool as well as ball practices and games will keep my kids moving (and decrease screen time) while also having fun with friends. &nbsp; Fun will also be had with friends as my children participate in our public library’s summer program in town as well as during sessions with others to work on completing their 4-H projects.&nbsp; &nbsp; And we can’t forget about the wheat harvest we will all focus on when the time comes this summer. My two will assist me with making and delivering meals to the field, helping deliver truckloads of grain to the local elevator, and sitting in the buddy seats next to their dad and grandpa as the combines work through fields. It’s safe to say we have a full summer planned that will keep my kids’ minds engaged, their bodies active, and their relationships nurtured, while also providing them with opportunities that will help them understand the importance of fulfilling responsibilities on the farm."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: Visions of summer

The Kansas Wesleyan University DECA team's recent trip to Baltimore for the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference and competition proved to be quite successful, so much so that the KWU students returned to Salina as the most successful team at the conference.

The KWU team members competed against more than 800 other students from more than 100 other institutions during the conference April 9-12.

In its fifth year of competition, KWU was not only victorious over colleges and universities of similar size, but it also was victorious over such institutions as Pepperdine University, DePaul University, University of Texas, Rutgers University, and The University of Wisconsin, according to Trish Petak, KWU associate professor of business and accounting.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most international teams did not attend the conference and competition, however some teams from England were present.

Petak explained that DECA is a business competition in which students select event topics that include business ethics, marketing communication, and financial accounting. The students are presented cases that contain problems or opportunities within those specialized areas. Students are then given a set amount of time to prepare solutions and present those solutions to judges.

According to Petak, 100 percent of KWU's 14 team members finished in the Top 10 of their respective events. Six of the team members placed second and two were crowned world champions, she said.

Michelle Case, who is in her first year as chair of the Business and Accounting Department, said that she was in awe of what the team accomplished this year.

The students' success, in part, was in response to a challenge Petak issued to the team earlier in the year. She told them that "if we simply follow the DECA rubric provided to the judge, we are ordinary; you need to do something extra to make you extraordinary." The team took that to heart and it guided them through a successful competition season.

Petak also noted that the team was the department's team, and praised her colleagues for the work they do in the classroom with the students.

Following are the KWU Top 10 finishers and winners as provided by Petak.

First Place: Ryann Kats and Emily Monson - Business-to-Business Marketing

Second Place: Maddy Beckett and Alexis Utz - Event Planning

Second Place:&nbsp;Karley Benson - Food and Restaurant Service Management

Second Place:&nbsp;Trey Duffey and Connor Waltz - Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Second Place:&nbsp;Brian Nelson - Managerial Accounting

Other KWU students who finished in the Top 10 are as follows.

Cameron Becker and Matthew Freriks - Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Courtney Beers and Linda Himes - International Marketing

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650422904306.png" alt="The KWU DECA team in Baltimore, front row, from left:&nbsp;Taylor Lang, Linda Himes, Paige Welk, Emily Monson, Karley Benson, and Trish Petak; back row, from left:&nbsp;Maddy Beckett, Ryann Kats, Courtney Beers, Connor Waltz, Trey Duffey, Alexis Utz, Cameron Becker, Brian Nelson, and Matthew Freriks. Photos courtesy&nbsp;Trish Petak" />
 <figcaption>The KWU DECA team in Baltimore, front row, from left:&nbsp;Taylor Lang, Linda Himes, Paige Welk, Emily Monson, Karley Benson, and Trish Petak; back row, from left:&nbsp;Maddy Beckett, Ryann Kats, Courtney Beers, Connor Waltz, Trey Duffey, Alexis Utz, Cameron Becker, Brian Nelson, and Matthew Freriks. Photos courtesy&nbsp;Trish Petak</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Kansas Wesleyan University DECA team's recent trip to Baltimore for the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference and competition proved to be quite successful, so much so that the KWU students returned to Salina as the most successful team at the conference.The KWU team members competed against more than 800 other students from more than 100 other institutions during the conference April 9-12.In its fifth year of competition, KWU was not only victorious over colleges and universities of similar size, but it also was victorious over such institutions as Pepperdine University, DePaul University, University of Texas, Rutgers University, and The University of Wisconsin, according to Trish Petak, KWU associate professor of business and accounting.Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most international teams did not attend the conference and competition, however some teams from England were present.Petak explained that DECA is a business competition in which students select event topics that include business ethics, marketing communication, and financial accounting. The students are presented cases that contain problems or opportunities within those specialized areas. Students are then given a set amount of time to prepare solutions and present those solutions to judges.According to Petak, 100 percent of KWU's 14 team members finished in the Top 10 of their respective events. Six of the team members placed second and two were crowned world champions, she said.Michelle Case, who is in her first year as chair of the Business and Accounting Department, said that she was in awe of what the team accomplished this year.The students' success, in part, was in response to a challenge Petak issued to the team earlier in the year. She told them that "if we simply follow the DECA rubric provided to the judge, we are ordinary; you need to do something extra to make you extraordinary." The team took that to heart and it guided them through a successful competition season.Petak also noted that the team was the department's team, and praised her colleagues for the work they do in the classroom with the students.Following are the KWU Top 10 finishers and winners as provided by Petak.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650421878696.jpeg" alt="Ryann Kats and Emily Monson" />
 <figcaption>Ryann Kats and Emily Monson</figcaption>
 </figure>First Place: Ryann Kats and Emily Monson - Business-to-Business Marketing<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650422010593.jpeg" alt="Maddy Beckett and Alexis Utz" />
 <figcaption>Maddy Beckett and Alexis Utz</figcaption>
 </figure>Second Place: Maddy Beckett and Alexis Utz - Event Planning<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650422139639.jpeg" alt="Karley Benson" />
 <figcaption>Karley Benson</figcaption>
 </figure>Second Place:&nbsp;Karley Benson - Food and Restaurant Service Management<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650422175921.jpeg" alt="Trey Duffey and Connor Waltz" />
 <figcaption>Trey Duffey and Connor Waltz</figcaption>
 </figure>Second Place:&nbsp;Trey Duffey and Connor Waltz - Sports and Entertainment Marketing<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650423825100.jpeg" alt="Brian Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Brian Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>Second Place:&nbsp;Brian Nelson - Managerial AccountingOther KWU students who finished in the Top 10 are as follows.Cameron Becker and Matthew Freriks - Sports and Entertainment MarketingCourtney Beers and Linda Himes - International MarketingTaylor Lang - Human Resource ManagementPaige Welk - Sales Management Meeting

No one better than KWU team in international DECA competition

Today is Wednesday, April 20, the 110th day of 2022. There are 255 days left in the year.

On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, leased by BP, killed 11 workers and caused a blow-out that began spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico. (The well was finally capped nearly three months later.)

In 1812, the fourth vice president of the United States, George Clinton, died in Washington at age 72, becoming the first vice president to die while in office.

In 1861, Col. Robert E. Lee resigned his commission in the United States Army. (Lee went on to command the Army of Northern Virginia, and eventually became general-in-chief of the Confederate forces.)

In 1912, Boston's Fenway Park hosted its first professional baseball game while Navin Field (Tiger Stadium) opened in Detroit. (The Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings; the Tigers beat the Cleveland Naps 6-5 in 11 innings.)

In 1916, the Chicago Cubs played their first game at Wrigley Field (then known as Weeghman Park); the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6.

In 1971, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the use of busing to achieve racial desegregation in schools.

In 1972, Apollo 16's lunar module, carrying astronauts John W. Young and Charles M. Duke Jr., landed on the moon.

In 1986, following an absence of six decades, Russian-born pianist Vladimir Horowitz performed in the Soviet Union to a packed audience at the Grand Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow.

In 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives.

In 2003, U.S. Army forces took control of Baghdad from the Marines in a changing of the guard that thinned the military presence in the capital.

In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final Mass in the United States before a full house in Yankee Stadium, blessing his enormous U.S. flock and telling Americans to use their freedoms wisely.

In 2016, five former New Orleans police officers pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the deadly shootings on a bridge in the days following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants were up about 20 percent in the first three months of the year; researchers believed it was related to the coronavirus epidemic.

Ten years ago: A judge ruled that George Zimmerman could be released on $150,000 bail while he awaited trial on a charge of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin during a February 2012 confrontation in a Sanford, Florida gated community. (Zimmerman was acquitted.) In Pakistan, a Bhoja Air Boeing 737-200 crashed while on approach to the main airport in Islamabad, killing all 127 people on board.

Five years ago: Arkansas overcame a flurry of court challenges that derailed three other executions, putting to death an inmate for the first time in nearly a dozen years. Cuba Gooding Sr., who sang the 1972 hit "Everybody Plays the Fool," died in Los Angeles; he was 72.

One year ago: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with a knee on the Black man's neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests and a reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. (Chauvin would be sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison.) President Joe Biden said the conviction of Derek Chauvin could be "a giant step forward" for the nation in the fight against systemic racism, but he declared that "it's not enough." A 16-year-old Black girl, Ma'khia Bryant, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Columbus, Ohio, as she swung a knife at a young woman. The military in the central African nation of Chad announced that President Idriss Deby Into, who had governed for more than three decades, had been mortally wounded during a visit to troops battling a rebel group north of the capital.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Leslie Phillips is 98. Former Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., is 86. Actor George Takei is 85. Singer Johnny Tillotson is 84. Actor Ryan O'Neal is 81. Bluegrass singer-musician Doyle Lawson (Quicksilver) is 78. Actor Judith O'Dea is 77. Rock musician Craig Frost (Grand Funk; Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band) is 74. Actor Gregory Itzin is 74. Actor Jessica Lange is 73. Actor Veronica Cartwright is 73. Actor Clint Howard is 63. Actor Crispin Glover is 58. Actor Andy Serkis is 58. Olympic silver medal figure skater Rosalynn Sumners is 58. Actor William deVry is 54. Country singer Wade Hayes is 53. Actor Shemar Moore is 52. Actor Carmen Electra is 50. Reggae singer Stephen Marley is 50. Rock musician Marty Crandall is 47. Actor Joey Lawrence is 46. Country musician Clay Cook (Zac Brown Band) is 44. Actor Clayne Crawford is 44. Actor Tim Jo is 38. Actor Carlos Valdes (TV: "The Flash") is 33.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, April 20, the 110th day of 2022. There are 255 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, leased by BP, killed 11 workers and caused a blow-out that began spewing an estimated 200 million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico. (The well was finally capped nearly three months later.)On this date:In 1812, the fourth vice president of the United States, George Clinton, died in Washington at age 72, becoming the first vice president to die while in office.In 1861, Col. Robert E. Lee resigned his commission in the United States Army. (Lee went on to command the Army of Northern Virginia, and eventually became general-in-chief of the Confederate forces.)In 1912, Boston's Fenway Park hosted its first professional baseball game while Navin Field (Tiger Stadium) opened in Detroit. (The Red Sox defeated the New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings; the Tigers beat the Cleveland Naps 6-5 in 11 innings.)In 1916, the Chicago Cubs played their first game at Wrigley Field (then known as Weeghman Park); the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6.In 1971, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the use of busing to achieve racial desegregation in schools.In 1972, Apollo 16's lunar module, carrying astronauts John W. Young and Charles M. Duke Jr., landed on the moon.In 1986, following an absence of six decades, Russian-born pianist Vladimir Horowitz performed in the Soviet Union to a packed audience at the Grand Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow.In 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives.In 2003, U.S. Army forces took control of Baghdad from the Marines in a changing of the guard that thinned the military presence in the capital.In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his final Mass in the United States before a full house in Yankee Stadium, blessing his enormous U.S. flock and telling Americans to use their freedoms wisely.In 2016, five former New Orleans police officers pleaded guilty to lesser charges in the deadly shootings on a bridge in the days following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said reports of accidental poisonings from cleaners and disinfectants were up about 20 percent in the first three months of the year; researchers believed it was related to the coronavirus epidemic.Ten years ago: A judge ruled that George Zimmerman could be released on $150,000 bail while he awaited trial on a charge of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin during a February 2012 confrontation in a Sanford, Florida gated community. (Zimmerman was acquitted.) In Pakistan, a Bhoja Air Boeing 737-200 crashed while on approach to the main airport in Islamabad, killing all 127 people on board.Five years ago: Arkansas overcame a flurry of court challenges that derailed three other executions, putting to death an inmate for the first time in nearly a dozen years. Cuba Gooding Sr., who sang the 1972 hit "Everybody Plays the Fool," died in Los Angeles; he was 72.One year ago: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with a knee on the Black man's neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests and a reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. (Chauvin would be sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison.) President Joe Biden said the conviction of Derek Chauvin could be "a giant step forward" for the nation in the fight against systemic racism, but he declared that "it's not enough." A 16-year-old Black girl, Ma'khia Bryant, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Columbus, Ohio, as she swung a knife at a young woman. The military in the central African nation of Chad announced that President Idriss Deby Into, who had governed for more than three decades, had been mortally wounded during a visit to troops battling a rebel group north of the capital.Today's Birthdays: Actor Leslie Phillips is 98. Former Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., is 86. Actor George Takei is 85. Singer Johnny Tillotson is 84. Actor Ryan O'Neal is 81. Bluegrass singer-musician Doyle Lawson (Quicksilver) is 78. Actor Judith O'Dea is 77. Rock musician Craig Frost (Grand Funk; Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band) is 74. Actor Gregory Itzin is 74. Actor Jessica Lange is 73. Actor Veronica Cartwright is 73. Actor Clint Howard is 63. Actor Crispin Glover is 58. Actor Andy Serkis is 58. Olympic silver medal figure skater Rosalynn Sumners is 58. Actor William deVry is 54. Country singer Wade Hayes is 53. Actor Shemar Moore is 52. Actor Carmen Electra is 50. Reggae singer Stephen Marley is 50. Rock musician Marty Crandall is 47. Actor Joey Lawrence is 46. Country musician Clay Cook (Zac Brown Band) is 44. Actor Clayne Crawford is 44. Actor Tim Jo is 38. Actor Carlos Valdes (TV: "The Flash") is 33.

Today in History - April 20

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

MANHATTAN – Shane Potter is one who gives credit where credit is due. And when it comes to volunteers in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/" target="_blank">Kansas 4-H program</a>, he’s big on the kudos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Volunteers,” he says, “are really the lifeblood of how we run 4-H.”&nbsp;

In 2021, the Kansas 4-H program reported that more than 8,400 Kansans volunteered time to help nearly 50,000 youth. Volunteers support the hundreds of extension agents and state specialists that conduct 4-H programs across the state.&nbsp;

Potter is a 4-H Youth Development specialist, located in the state’s office in Manhattan, and from his perspective, the time given by Kansans is critical for youth.&nbsp;

“It’s the volunteers that bring life and connect with youth on a daily and weekly basis,” he said. “We are so appreciative of the contributions and structure that volunteers provide to make our system successful.”&nbsp;

Kansas 4-H is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 16-23. The state’s largest youth organization has been around for more than 100 years, and offers nearly three dozen project areas and numerous programs that rely on caring adults to work closely with youth.&nbsp;

“There’s a place for everyone,” Potter said. “Regardless of how knowledgeable or confident a person is in an area, there is a place that can embrace your skills, help you contribute and allow you to give back to your community.”&nbsp;

Potter said Kansas 4-H offers a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/volunteers/volunteer-screening-resources/index.html" target="_blank">formal process for becoming a volunteer</a>, which includes a background check and training. He said those interested in becoming more involved should&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">contact their local extension office</a>.&nbsp;

Others, he said, may spend less time focused on specific areas or needs in the program. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to ask those volunteers to become involved.&nbsp;

“We’ve done studies of why people volunteer and why people don’t,” Potter said. “And one of the things they say is that they weren’t asked. We help our staff understand that if you see someone that has a passion for an area that’s part of your community, it’s okay to ask them directly to volunteer.”&nbsp;

Potter said that although Kansas 4-H plans a week to show its appreciation for volunteers, he realize that many who give their time aren’t looking for recognition.&nbsp;

“But,” he said, “it’s always a nice thing to show we do appreciate what they’ve done, and the things that volunteers are contributing to youth.”&nbsp;

By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension News service&nbsp;MANHATTAN – Shane Potter is one who gives credit where credit is due. And when it comes to volunteers in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/" target="_blank">Kansas 4-H program</a>, he’s big on the kudos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Volunteers,” he says, “are really the lifeblood of how we run 4-H.”&nbsp;In 2021, the Kansas 4-H program reported that more than 8,400 Kansans volunteered time to help nearly 50,000 youth. Volunteers support the hundreds of extension agents and state specialists that conduct 4-H programs across the state.&nbsp;Potter is a 4-H Youth Development specialist, located in the state’s office in Manhattan, and from his perspective, the time given by Kansans is critical for youth.&nbsp;“It’s the volunteers that bring life and connect with youth on a daily and weekly basis,” he said. “We are so appreciative of the contributions and structure that volunteers provide to make our system successful.”&nbsp;Kansas 4-H is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 16-23. The state’s largest youth organization has been around for more than 100 years, and offers nearly three dozen project areas and numerous programs that rely on caring adults to work closely with youth.&nbsp;“There’s a place for everyone,” Potter said. “Regardless of how knowledgeable or confident a person is in an area, there is a place that can embrace your skills, help you contribute and allow you to give back to your community.”&nbsp;Potter said Kansas 4-H offers a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/volunteers/volunteer-screening-resources/index.html" target="_blank">formal process for becoming a volunteer</a>, which includes a background check and training. He said those interested in becoming more involved should&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/statewide-locations.html" target="_blank">contact their local extension office</a>.&nbsp;Others, he said, may spend less time focused on specific areas or needs in the program. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to ask those volunteers to become involved.&nbsp;“We’ve done studies of why people volunteer and why people don’t,” Potter said. “And one of the things they say is that they weren’t asked. We help our staff understand that if you see someone that has a passion for an area that’s part of your community, it’s okay to ask them directly to volunteer.”&nbsp;Potter said that although Kansas 4-H plans a week to show its appreciation for volunteers, he realize that many who give their time aren’t looking for recognition.&nbsp;“But,” he said, “it’s always a nice thing to show we do appreciate what they’ve done, and the things that volunteers are contributing to youth.”&nbsp;

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