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Smoky River Meats is seeking a full-time Customer Service Employee.

This position should be comfortable working on their feet, in a fast-paced environment, directly with customers, and preparing meat products for purchase.

The employee will work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8am to 5:30pm and every other Saturday from 7:45am to 1:00pm.

We are seeking a self-starter, excellent communicator, and someone who is responsible for handling a detailed workload. Customer service skills, basic math, and a willingness to learn are required. We offer vacation, sick, and personal time off for full-time employees.

Please apply in person and speak with our Manager, Dave at 215 West Kirwin Avenue, or call Dave at 785-827-1311.

Smoky River Meats is seeking a full-time Customer Service Employee.This position should be comfortable working on their feet, in a fast-paced environment, directly with customers, and preparing meat products for purchase.The employee will work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8am to 5:30pm and every other Saturday from 7:45am to 1:00pm.We are seeking a self-starter, excellent communicator, and someone who is responsible for handling a detailed workload. Customer service skills, basic math, and a willingness to learn are required. We offer vacation, sick, and personal time off for full-time employees.Please apply in person and speak with our Manager, Dave at 215 West Kirwin Avenue, or call Dave at 785-827-1311.

Salina Central grad's artwork next exhibition at Salina Public Library

Today is Saturday, June 4, the 155th day of 2022. There are 210 days left in the year.

On June 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific.

In 1812, the U.S. House of Representatives approved, 79-49, a declaration of war against Britain.

In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which said that the right to vote could not be denied or abridged based on gender. The amendment was sent to the states for ratification.

In 1939, the German ocean liner MS St. Louis, carrying more than 900 Jewish refugees from Germany, was turned away from the Florida coast by U.S. officials.

In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military evacuation of some 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France, ended. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

In 1944, U-505, a German submarine, was captured by a U.S. Navy task group in the south Atlantic; it was the first such capture of an enemy vessel at sea by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812. The U.S. Fifth Army began liberating Rome.

In 1967, "Mission: Impossible" won outstanding dramatic series, "The Monkees" outstanding comedy series at the 19th Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 1985, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling striking down an Alabama law providing for a daily minute of silence in public schools.

In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver information related to the national defense to Israel. (Pollard, sentenced to life in prison, was released on parole on Nov. 20, 2015; he moved to Israel after completing parole in December 2020.)

In 1989, a gas explosion in the Soviet Union engulfed two passing trains, killing 575.

In 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer's patient from Portland, Oregon, end her life in Oakland County, Michigan.

In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

In 2020, in the first of a series of memorials set for three cities over six days, celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of George Floyd's golden casket in Minneapolis.

Ten years ago: With President Barack Obama standing off to the side, former President Bill Clinton warned during a fundraiser in New York that a Mitt Romney presidency would be "calamitous" for the nation and the world. Al-Qaida's second-in-command, Abu Yahya al-Libi , was killed in a U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan, Pakistan.

Five years ago: Alfredo del Mazo of the governing PRI party was elected governor of the state of Mexico in a hotly disputed contest marred by charges of irregularities. Elite rock climber Alex Honnold became the first to climb alone to the top of the massive granite wall known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without ropes or safety gear.

One year ago: A federal judge overturned California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, calling it a "failed experiment" that violated people's constitutional right to bear arms. Facebook said former President Donald Trump's accounts would be suspended for two years, following a finding that Trump stoked violence ahead of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their second child, a girl born in California and named Lilibet Diana in a tribute both to Queen Elizabeth II and to the prince's late mother, Princess Diana. Actor Clarence Williams III, who played undercover cop Linc Hayes on the TV series 'The Mod Squad,' died in Los Angeles at 81.

Today's Birthdays: Sex therapist and media personality Dr. Ruth Westheimer is 94. Actor Bruce Dern is 86. Musician Roger Ball is 78. Actor-singer Michelle Phillips is 78. Jazz musician Anthony Braxton is 77. Rock musician Danny Brown (The Fixx) is 71. Actor Parker Stevenson is 70. Actor Keith David is 66. Blues singer-musician Tinsley Ellis is 65. Actor Eddie Velez is 64. Singer-musician El DeBarge is 61. Actor Julie White is 61. Actor Lindsay Frost is 60. Actor Sean Pertwee is 58. Former tennis player Andrea Jaeger is 57. Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli is 56. R&amp;B singer Al B. Sure! is 54. Actor Scott Wolf is 54. Actor-comedian Rob Huebel is 53. Comedian Horatio Sanz is 53. Actor James Callis is 51. Actor Noah Wyle is 51. Rock musician Stefan Lessard (The Dave Matthews Band) is 48. Actor-comedian Russell Brand is 47. Actor Angelina Jolie is 47. Actor Theo Rossi is 47. Alt-country singer Kasey Chambers is 46. Actor Robin Lord Taylor is 44. Rock musician JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 42. Model Bar Refaeli is 37. Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek is 37. Americana singer Shakey Graves is 35. Rock musician Zac Farro is 32.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, June 4, the 155th day of 2022. There are 210 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific.On this date:In 1812, the U.S. House of Representatives approved, 79-49, a declaration of war against Britain.In 1919, Congress approved the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which said that the right to vote could not be denied or abridged based on gender. The amendment was sent to the states for ratification.In 1939, the German ocean liner MS St. Louis, carrying more than 900 Jewish refugees from Germany, was turned away from the Florida coast by U.S. officials.In 1940, during World War II, the Allied military evacuation of some 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France, ended. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."In 1944, U-505, a German submarine, was captured by a U.S. Navy task group in the south Atlantic; it was the first such capture of an enemy vessel at sea by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812. The U.S. Fifth Army began liberating Rome.In 1967, "Mission: Impossible" won outstanding dramatic series, "The Monkees" outstanding comedy series at the 19th Primetime Emmy Awards.In 1985, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling striking down an Alabama law providing for a daily minute of silence in public schools.In 1986, Jonathan Jay Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to deliver information related to the national defense to Israel. (Pollard, sentenced to life in prison, was released on parole on Nov. 20, 2015; he moved to Israel after completing parole in December 2020.)In 1989, a gas explosion in the Soviet Union engulfed two passing trains, killing 575.In 1990, Dr. Jack Kevorkian carried out his first publicly assisted suicide, helping Janet Adkins, a 54-year-old Alzheimer's patient from Portland, Oregon, end her life in Oakland County, Michigan.In 1998, a federal judge sentenced Terry Nichols to life in prison for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.In 2020, in the first of a series of memorials set for three cities over six days, celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of George Floyd's golden casket in Minneapolis.Ten years ago: With President Barack Obama standing off to the side, former President Bill Clinton warned during a fundraiser in New York that a Mitt Romney presidency would be "calamitous" for the nation and the world. Al-Qaida's second-in-command, Abu Yahya al-Libi , was killed in a U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan, Pakistan.Five years ago: Alfredo del Mazo of the governing PRI party was elected governor of the state of Mexico in a hotly disputed contest marred by charges of irregularities. Elite rock climber Alex Honnold became the first to climb alone to the top of the massive granite wall known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without ropes or safety gear.One year ago: A federal judge overturned California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons, calling it a "failed experiment" that violated people's constitutional right to bear arms. Facebook said former President Donald Trump's accounts would be suspended for two years, following a finding that Trump stoked violence ahead of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their second child, a girl born in California and named Lilibet Diana in a tribute both to Queen Elizabeth II and to the prince's late mother, Princess Diana. Actor Clarence Williams III, who played undercover cop Linc Hayes on the TV series 'The Mod Squad,' died in Los Angeles at 81.Today's Birthdays: Sex therapist and media personality Dr. Ruth Westheimer is 94. Actor Bruce Dern is 86. Musician Roger Ball is 78. Actor-singer Michelle Phillips is 78. Jazz musician Anthony Braxton is 77. Rock musician Danny Brown (The Fixx) is 71. Actor Parker Stevenson is 70. Actor Keith David is 66. Blues singer-musician Tinsley Ellis is 65. Actor Eddie Velez is 64. Singer-musician El DeBarge is 61. Actor Julie White is 61. Actor Lindsay Frost is 60. Actor Sean Pertwee is 58. Former tennis player Andrea Jaeger is 57. Opera singer Cecilia Bartoli is 56. R&amp;B singer Al B. Sure! is 54. Actor Scott Wolf is 54. Actor-comedian Rob Huebel is 53. Comedian Horatio Sanz is 53. Actor James Callis is 51. Actor Noah Wyle is 51. Rock musician Stefan Lessard (The Dave Matthews Band) is 48. Actor-comedian Russell Brand is 47. Actor Angelina Jolie is 47. Actor Theo Rossi is 47. Alt-country singer Kasey Chambers is 46. Actor Robin Lord Taylor is 44. Rock musician JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 42. Model Bar Refaeli is 37. Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek is 37. Americana singer Shakey Graves is 35. Rock musician Zac Farro is 32.

Today in History - June 4

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.

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

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. Sunday that includes the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyJewell CountyLincoln CountyMitchell County You can track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather page thanks to Smart Insurance and DS&amp;O Electric Cooperative. To check the radar, <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">click here</a>.

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch has expired

Scattered showers are expected on Saturday, diminishing by Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. An isolated storm is also possible. Strong or severe storms are not expected.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceScattered showers are expected on Saturday, diminishing by Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. An isolated storm is also possible. Strong or severe storms are not expected.

NWS: Chance for showers Saturday morning

Marion Reservoir at hazard level for blue-green algae, KDHE reports

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have expanded public health advisories for Kansas lakes, today, due to blue-green algae to include four new locations.&nbsp;

Marion Reservoir in Marion County is at a hazard level due to high toxins and high cell count.&nbsp;The Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public to avoid Marion Reservoir and is closing all parks, boat ramps and recreation areas on the reservoir until conditions improve to acceptable levels.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water.  Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.K6XrM9ZodGi-bMTJvPswdHIkjb4AA_gjTHwYd5EZM8A/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Herington City Lake, Dickinson County (Added on Friday)

Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;

Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County (Added on Friday)

Marion County Lake, Marion County (Added on Friday)

Garnett Lake (north), Anderson County (Added on Friday)&nbsp;

A&nbsp;hazard status&nbsp;indicates that a harmful algal bloom is present, and extreme conditions exist.&nbsp;&nbsp;

●Signage should be posted at all public access locations. 

●It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.

●In some cases, the adjacent land should be closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.

●When partial closures (i.e., beach or cove) are issued, the remaining lake or zone area will carry a warning status.

A&nbsp;warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

 ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A&nbsp;watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.

●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.

●Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.

●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;

●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.x86XX80aw4h7LHqz6YuvlyII4CVm06TX4jQRc2WUb1g/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.MrdHfjwcE2DS-qsIn01MTpXw51fh6ENjU8OV8Z_gupA/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Marion Reservoir at hazard level for blue-green algae, KDHE reports</h2>KDHETOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have expanded public health advisories for Kansas lakes, today, due to blue-green algae to include four new locations.&nbsp;Marion Reservoir in Marion County is at a hazard level due to high toxins and high cell count.&nbsp;The Army Corps of Engineers is asking the public to avoid Marion Reservoir and is closing all parks, boat ramps and recreation areas on the reservoir until conditions improve to acceptable levels.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water.  Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.K6XrM9ZodGi-bMTJvPswdHIkjb4AA_gjTHwYd5EZM8A/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;Active advisories include the following.HazardMarion Reservoir, Marion CountyWarning&nbsp;Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County&nbsp;Colwich City Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp;Gathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp;Herington City Lake, Dickinson County (Added on Friday)Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County (Added on Friday)Marion County Lake, Marion County (Added on Friday)WatchGarnett Lake (north), Anderson County (Added on Friday)&nbsp;A&nbsp;hazard status&nbsp;indicates that a harmful algal bloom is present, and extreme conditions exist.&nbsp;&nbsp;●Signage should be posted at all public access locations. ●It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.●In some cases, the adjacent land should be closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.●When partial closures (i.e., beach or cove) are issued, the remaining lake or zone area will carry a warning status.A&nbsp;warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.●Water contact should be avoided.●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.●Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible. ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.●Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.x86XX80aw4h7LHqz6YuvlyII4CVm06TX4jQRc2WUb1g/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDMuNTg4ODA2MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.MrdHfjwcE2DS-qsIn01MTpXw51fh6ENjU8OV8Z_gupA/s/1305935158/br/132398738879-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Army Corps of Engineers: Avoid Marion Reservoir

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Kan. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zen4e-1240212-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=450" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam.

🎤Forward Ever: Kan. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

PRATT&nbsp;– This Saturday and Sunday are Free Fishing Days in Kansas, when anyone can fish on any public waters without a fishing license. &nbsp;

The free weekend provides the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling; kind of a “try it before you buy it” opportunity. &nbsp;In Kansas, anyone age 16-74 must have a fishing license to fish, except on Free Fishing Days, and although license requirements are waived, anglers must still abide by all other regulations such as length and creel limits, &nbsp;and equipment requirements.

If you’re looking for a place to drop a line during Free Fishing Days, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDIuNTg4MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0Zpc2hpbmcifQ.PtK_QGUjkG_y9fdne_mRteae4nn1x31dCTS4iaoemcY/s/1419840138/br/132330898229-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/fishing</a>&nbsp;and click “Where To Fish” for a list of fishing locations near you.

After you’ve found an ideal spot or two, consult the 2022 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary prior to hitting the water. The summary contains vital information specific to all public waters and even has some handy tips and tricks on tying knots and identifying fish. View an electronic version at <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/fishing">ksoutdoors.com/fishing</a>, or pick up a hard-copy at your nearest license vendor.

Kansas fishing regulations, forecasts, and more can also be accessed via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app for iOS and Android. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDIuNTg4MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0xpY2Vuc2UtUGVybWl0cy9LRFdQLU1vYmlsZS1BcHBzLyJ9.hB5QS2ax0fuogpFX7YgNVugYJBxATnRVOKvG2CrKQ3g/s/1419840138/br/132330898229-l" target="_blank">https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>&nbsp;to download.

With the right location, a variety of baits to choose from, and some cooperative weather, Kansas fishing can be a blast. Give it a try; we can bet you’ll be hooked.&nbsp;

Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT&nbsp;– This Saturday and Sunday are Free Fishing Days in Kansas, when anyone can fish on any public waters without a fishing license. &nbsp;The free weekend provides the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling; kind of a “try it before you buy it” opportunity. &nbsp;In Kansas, anyone age 16-74 must have a fishing license to fish, except on Free Fishing Days, and although license requirements are waived, anglers must still abide by all other regulations such as length and creel limits, &nbsp;and equipment requirements.If you’re looking for a place to drop a line during Free Fishing Days, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDIuNTg4MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0Zpc2hpbmcifQ.PtK_QGUjkG_y9fdne_mRteae4nn1x31dCTS4iaoemcY/s/1419840138/br/132330898229-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/fishing</a>&nbsp;and click “Where To Fish” for a list of fishing locations near you.After you’ve found an ideal spot or two, consult the 2022 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary prior to hitting the water. The summary contains vital information specific to all public waters and even has some handy tips and tricks on tying knots and identifying fish. View an electronic version at <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/fishing">ksoutdoors.com/fishing</a>, or pick up a hard-copy at your nearest license vendor.Kansas fishing regulations, forecasts, and more can also be accessed via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app for iOS and Android. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MDIuNTg4MzIwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL0xpY2Vuc2UtUGVybWl0cy9LRFdQLU1vYmlsZS1BcHBzLyJ9.hB5QS2ax0fuogpFX7YgNVugYJBxATnRVOKvG2CrKQ3g/s/1419840138/br/132330898229-l" target="_blank">https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>&nbsp;to download.With the right location, a variety of baits to choose from, and some cooperative weather, Kansas fishing can be a blast. Give it a try; we can bet you’ll be hooked.&nbsp;

Kansas Free Fishing Days this weekend

GYPSUM - A small earthquake shook part of southeastern Saline County Thursday evening.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, the 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Gypsum at 7:28 p.m. Thursday. It was centered just east pf S. Niles Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.

By SALINA POSTGYPSUM - A small earthquake shook part of southeastern Saline County Thursday evening.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654273002042.png" alt="The 7:28 p.m. Thursday, 2.3 magnitude Saline County earthquake. Map courtesy Kansas Geological Survey" />
 <figcaption>The 7:28 p.m. Thursday, 2.3 magnitude Saline County earthquake. Map courtesy Kansas Geological Survey</figcaption>
 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, the 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Gypsum at 7:28 p.m. Thursday. It was centered just east pf S. Niles Road between E. Hedberg Road and E. Assaria Road.

Minor quake strikes southwest of Gypsum Thursday evening

By GRANT GUGGISBERG K-State News Service

MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University&nbsp;<a href="https://engg.k-state.edu/asce/concrete%20canoe" target="_blank">concrete canoe team</a>&nbsp;will compete at the 35th annual American Society of Civil Engineers' Concrete Canoe Competition finals after a second-place finish at the regional Mid-America Student Symposium in May. The competition, which will feature 19 qualifiers from 10 regions, runs Friday through Sunday on the campus of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. The competition challenges teams to create a functioning canoe made of concrete. The process includes designing a hull, performing structural analysis and finally designing a concrete mixture that satisfies the strength requirements found in the structural analysis. Teams are judged for their final product, design paper, oral presentation and race finishes. Races include men's and women's sprints and endurance races. The canoes are also built around a theme, with K-State choosing Triton's Trireme as its theme for 2022. "As a team, we feel honored to represent K-State at the competition," said Maddie Akers, senior in civil engineering and geology. "Seeing our hard work pay off has been a tremendous reward." Hunter Meier, senior in civil engineering, said the team bonded as it prepared for regional competition on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. "Our team had grown close during the weeks and months leading up to the competition in Ames," he said. "To advance to the national competition in Ruston will further solidify this bond and we look forward to competing again next year." Christopher Jones, Wallis-Lage Family Cornerstone teaching scholar and associate professor in the civil engineering department at K-State, is the team's faculty advisor. Members of the K-State ASCE Concrete Canoe team include the following students: Hunter Prochaska, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Beloit; Aidan Torrez, sophomore in civil engineering,&nbsp;Bucyrus. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Luke Vohs, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Lenexa; Isabelle McCann, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Mission; Quinn Underwood, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Overland Park; and Amelia Mullin, senior in architectural engineering,&nbsp;Shawnee. Hunter Meier, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Lincoln; Dalton Willbrant, May 2022 graduate in civil engineering,&nbsp;Manhattan; Lindsay Schupp, freshman in general engineering,&nbsp;Oskaloosa; Cody Meyer, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Sabetha; Nathan Streeter, sophomore in civil engineering,&nbsp;Salina; Abbi Clark, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Wamego; and Kisan Patel, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Wichita. From out of state: Ben Garnmeister, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Arlington Heights, Illinois; Kayleigh Bednar, sophomore in industrial engineering,&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Ciara Hogsett, May 2022 graduate in civil engineering,&nbsp;Willow Springs, Missouri;andMaddie Akers, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654260607943.jpeg" alt="The K-State concrete canoe team poses in front of their canoe, built with the Triton's Trireme theme, at the Mid-America Student Symposium in Ames, Iowa, in May. Back row, from left: Dalton Wilbrandt, faculty advisor Christopher Jones, Cody Meyer, Ben Garnmeister, Luke Vohs, Nathan Streeter, Lindsay Schupp, Isabelle McCann and Kayleigh Bednar. Front row, from left: Amelia Mullin, Abbi Clark, Maddie Akers, Quinn Underwood and Hunter Prochaska. Photo courtesy K-State" />
 <figcaption>The K-State concrete canoe team poses in front of their canoe, built with the Triton's Trireme theme, at the Mid-America Student Symposium in Ames, Iowa, in May. Back row, from left: Dalton Wilbrandt, faculty advisor Christopher Jones, Cody Meyer, Ben Garnmeister, Luke Vohs, Nathan Streeter, Lindsay Schupp, Isabelle McCann and Kayleigh Bednar. Front row, from left: Amelia Mullin, Abbi Clark, Maddie Akers, Quinn Underwood and Hunter Prochaska. Photo courtesy K-State</figcaption>
 </figure>By GRANT GUGGISBERG K-State News ServiceMANHATTAN — The Kansas State University&nbsp;<a href="https://engg.k-state.edu/asce/concrete%20canoe" target="_blank">concrete canoe team</a>&nbsp;will compete at the 35th annual American Society of Civil Engineers' Concrete Canoe Competition finals after a second-place finish at the regional Mid-America Student Symposium in May. The competition, which will feature 19 qualifiers from 10 regions, runs Friday through Sunday on the campus of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. The competition challenges teams to create a functioning canoe made of concrete. The process includes designing a hull, performing structural analysis and finally designing a concrete mixture that satisfies the strength requirements found in the structural analysis. Teams are judged for their final product, design paper, oral presentation and race finishes. Races include men's and women's sprints and endurance races. The canoes are also built around a theme, with K-State choosing Triton's Trireme as its theme for 2022. "As a team, we feel honored to represent K-State at the competition," said Maddie Akers, senior in civil engineering and geology. "Seeing our hard work pay off has been a tremendous reward." Hunter Meier, senior in civil engineering, said the team bonded as it prepared for regional competition on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa. "Our team had grown close during the weeks and months leading up to the competition in Ames," he said. "To advance to the national competition in Ruston will further solidify this bond and we look forward to competing again next year." Christopher Jones, Wallis-Lage Family Cornerstone teaching scholar and associate professor in the civil engineering department at K-State, is the team's faculty advisor. Members of the K-State ASCE Concrete Canoe team include the following students: Hunter Prochaska, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Beloit; Aidan Torrez, sophomore in civil engineering,&nbsp;Bucyrus. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Luke Vohs, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Lenexa; Isabelle McCann, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Mission; Quinn Underwood, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Overland Park; and Amelia Mullin, senior in architectural engineering,&nbsp;Shawnee. Hunter Meier, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Lincoln; Dalton Willbrant, May 2022 graduate in civil engineering,&nbsp;Manhattan; Lindsay Schupp, freshman in general engineering,&nbsp;Oskaloosa; Cody Meyer, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Sabetha; Nathan Streeter, sophomore in civil engineering,&nbsp;Salina; Abbi Clark, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Wamego; and Kisan Patel, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Wichita. From out of state: Ben Garnmeister, junior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Arlington Heights, Illinois; Kayleigh Bednar, sophomore in industrial engineering,&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Ciara Hogsett, May 2022 graduate in civil engineering,&nbsp;Willow Springs, Missouri;andMaddie Akers, senior in civil engineering,&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local, area students on K-State concrete canoe team headed to nationals

On Tuesday, officers of the Salina Police Department were sent to the Baymont Inn, 1740 W. Crawford Street, regarding a trailer and motorcycle theft. 

The victim reported that sometime overnight his black six-foot utility trailer containing two dirt bikes was stolen from the parking lot. The dirt bikes were a Blue Yamaha WR250 and a Red Honda 50. The value of the trailer and motorcycles is estimated to be $5000.

Surveillance video shows an older white model Chevrolet or GMC truck with a utility box arriving in the parking lot. A male with dark clothing and hat hooked up the trailer to the truck and left the hotel northbound on Beverly Drive.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Kerby, case 2022-15487.

CrimestoppersOn Tuesday, officers of the Salina Police Department were sent to the Baymont Inn, 1740 W. Crawford Street, regarding a trailer and motorcycle theft. The victim reported that sometime overnight his black six-foot utility trailer containing two dirt bikes was stolen from the parking lot. The dirt bikes were a Blue Yamaha WR250 and a Red Honda 50. The value of the trailer and motorcycles is estimated to be $5000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654259154128.jpeg" alt="Salina police are looking for this vehicle and its driver. Photo courtesy Crimestoppers" />
 <figcaption>Salina police are looking for this vehicle and its driver. Photo courtesy Crimestoppers</figcaption>
 </figure>Surveillance video shows an older white model Chevrolet or GMC truck with a utility box arriving in the parking lot. A male with dark clothing and hat hooked up the trailer to the truck and left the hotel northbound on Beverly Drive.If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Kerby, case 2022-15487.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about theft of trailer, dirt bikes

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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>.

DAVE SAYS: What do you want to do?

Today is Friday, June 3, the 154th day of 2022. There are 211 days left in the year.

On June 3, 1989, Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations.

In 1621, the Dutch West India Co. received its charter for a trade monopoly in parts of the Americas and Africa.

In 1888, the poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published in the San Francisco Daily Examiner.

In 1935, the French liner Normandie set a record on its maiden voyage, arriving in New York after crossing the Atlantic in just four days.

In 1937, Edward, The Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, married Wallis Simpson in a private ceremony in Monts, France.

In 1962, Air France Flight 007, a U.S.-bound Boeing 707, crashed while attempting to take off from Orly Airport near Paris; all but two of the 132 people aboard were killed.

In 1965, astronaut Edward H. White became the first American to "walk" in space during the flight of Gemini 4.

In 1977, the United States and Cuba agreed to set up diplomatic interests sections in each other's countries; Cuba also announced the immediate release of 10 Americans jailed on drug charges.

In 1989, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died.

In 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, speaking in the same St. Paul, Minnesota, arena where Republicans would be holding their national convention in September 2008.

In 2011, physician-assisted suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian died at a Michigan hospital at 83. Actor James Arness (TV: "Gunsmoke"), 88, died in Brentwood, California.

In 2016, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died at a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 74.

In 2020, prosecutors charged three more police officers in the death of George Floyd and filed a new, tougher charge of second-degree murder against Derek Chauvin, the officer who was caught on video pressing his knee to Floyd's neck. (Chauvin would be convicted on all charges.) Defense Secretary Mark Esper took issue with President Donald Trump's threats to use the full force of the military to quell street protests. Enforcing a curfew, police in New York City moved in on crowds of demonstrators, at times blasting people with pepper spray.

Ten years ago: A Dana Air MD-83 jetliner carrying 153 people crashed on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria, killing everyone on board and at least 10 people on the ground. The River Thames became a royal highway as Queen Elizabeth II led a motley but majestic flotilla of more than 1,000 vessels to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Tiger Woods birdied three of his last four holes to win the Memorial, closing with a 5-under 67.

Five years ago: A white van slammed into pedestrians on London Bridge, killing eight people; the three attackers were shot and killed by police. SpaceX launched its first recycled cargo ship to the International Space Station. Former major leaguer Jimmy Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book "Fear Strikes Out," died in Wheaton, Illinois, at age 87. Albert Pujols of the Angels hit a grand slam for his 600th homer during the fourth inning of Los Angeles' 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

One year ago: California workplace regulators approved controversial rules that allowed workers to go maskless only if every employee in a room was fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. United Airlines said it was hoping to bring back supersonic travel before the end of the decade; the airline announced plans to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic. A former colleague confirmed the death of celebrity attorney F. Lee Bailey, who had defended O.J. Simpson, Patricia Hearst and the alleged Boston Strangler; Bailey was 87.

Today's Birthdays: The former president of Cuba, Raul Castro, is 91. Actor Irma P. Hall is 87. Rock singer Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) is 83. World Golf Hall of Famer Hale Irwin is 77. Actor Penelope Wilton is 76. Singer Eddie Holman is 76. Actor Tristan Rogers is 76. Musician Too Slim (Riders in the Sky) is 74. Singer Suzi Quatro is 72. Singer Deneice Williams is 72. Singer Dan Hill is 68. Actor Suzie Plakson is 64. Actor Scott Valentine is 64. Rock musician Kerry King (Slayer) is 58. Actor James Purefoy is 58. Rock singer-musician Mike Gordon is 57. TV host Anderson Cooper is 55. Country singer Jamie O'Neal is 54. Writer-director Tate Taylor is 43. Singers Gabriel and Ariel Hernandez (No Mercy) are 51. Actor Vik Sahay is 51. R&amp;B singer Lyfe Jennings is 49. Actor Arianne Zucker is 48. Actor Nikki M. James is 41. Tennis player Rafael Nadal is 36. Actor Josh Segarra is 36. Actor-singer Lalaine is 35. Actor Sean Berdy is 29. Actor Anne Winters is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, June 3, the 154th day of 2022. There are 211 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 3, 1989, Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations.On this date:In 1621, the Dutch West India Co. received its charter for a trade monopoly in parts of the Americas and Africa.In 1888, the poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published in the San Francisco Daily Examiner.In 1935, the French liner Normandie set a record on its maiden voyage, arriving in New York after crossing the Atlantic in just four days.In 1937, Edward, The Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, married Wallis Simpson in a private ceremony in Monts, France.In 1962, Air France Flight 007, a U.S.-bound Boeing 707, crashed while attempting to take off from Orly Airport near Paris; all but two of the 132 people aboard were killed.In 1965, astronaut Edward H. White became the first American to "walk" in space during the flight of Gemini 4.In 1977, the United States and Cuba agreed to set up diplomatic interests sections in each other's countries; Cuba also announced the immediate release of 10 Americans jailed on drug charges.In 1989, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died.In 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, speaking in the same St. Paul, Minnesota, arena where Republicans would be holding their national convention in September 2008.In 2011, physician-assisted suicide advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian died at a Michigan hospital at 83. Actor James Arness (TV: "Gunsmoke"), 88, died in Brentwood, California.In 2016, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died at a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 74.In 2020, prosecutors charged three more police officers in the death of George Floyd and filed a new, tougher charge of second-degree murder against Derek Chauvin, the officer who was caught on video pressing his knee to Floyd's neck. (Chauvin would be convicted on all charges.) Defense Secretary Mark Esper took issue with President Donald Trump's threats to use the full force of the military to quell street protests. Enforcing a curfew, police in New York City moved in on crowds of demonstrators, at times blasting people with pepper spray.Ten years ago: A Dana Air MD-83 jetliner carrying 153 people crashed on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria, killing everyone on board and at least 10 people on the ground. The River Thames became a royal highway as Queen Elizabeth II led a motley but majestic flotilla of more than 1,000 vessels to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Tiger Woods birdied three of his last four holes to win the Memorial, closing with a 5-under 67.Five years ago: A white van slammed into pedestrians on London Bridge, killing eight people; the three attackers were shot and killed by police. SpaceX launched its first recycled cargo ship to the International Space Station. Former major leaguer Jimmy Piersall, who bared his soul about his struggles with mental illness in his book "Fear Strikes Out," died in Wheaton, Illinois, at age 87. Albert Pujols of the Angels hit a grand slam for his 600th homer during the fourth inning of Los Angeles' 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.One year ago: California workplace regulators approved controversial rules that allowed workers to go maskless only if every employee in a room was fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. United Airlines said it was hoping to bring back supersonic travel before the end of the decade; the airline announced plans to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic. A former colleague confirmed the death of celebrity attorney F. Lee Bailey, who had defended O.J. Simpson, Patricia Hearst and the alleged Boston Strangler; Bailey was 87.Today's Birthdays: The former president of Cuba, Raul Castro, is 91. Actor Irma P. Hall is 87. Rock singer Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) is 83. World Golf Hall of Famer Hale Irwin is 77. Actor Penelope Wilton is 76. Singer Eddie Holman is 76. Actor Tristan Rogers is 76. Musician Too Slim (Riders in the Sky) is 74. Singer Suzi Quatro is 72. Singer Deneice Williams is 72. Singer Dan Hill is 68. Actor Suzie Plakson is 64. Actor Scott Valentine is 64. Rock musician Kerry King (Slayer) is 58. Actor James Purefoy is 58. Rock singer-musician Mike Gordon is 57. TV host Anderson Cooper is 55. Country singer Jamie O'Neal is 54. Writer-director Tate Taylor is 43. Singers Gabriel and Ariel Hernandez (No Mercy) are 51. Actor Vik Sahay is 51. R&amp;B singer Lyfe Jennings is 49. Actor Arianne Zucker is 48. Actor Nikki M. James is 41. Tennis player Rafael Nadal is 36. Actor Josh Segarra is 36. Actor-singer Lalaine is 35. Actor Sean Berdy is 29. Actor Anne Winters is 28.

Today in History - June 3

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Longtime Salina florists and artisan encouragers Peggy and Wayne DeBey are calling it a career.

For more than 39 years, Peggy and Wayne have successfully owned and operated The Flower Nook in Salina, but at the end of the month, the downtown icon will close its doors for the final time and Peggy and Wayne will pursue other endeavors as they enjoy their retirement.

The DeBeys had planned to announce that they were closing The Nook during Friday night's First Friday event at the shop, however, the curious promotion of the event as "The Last First Friday" got tongues to wagging and piqued the interest of many a Flower Nook fan. Then there was the ComPro Realty sign that appeared in the front window of the shop at 208 E. Iron.

I sat down with Peggy and Wayne last week to talk about their decision to close The Nook, their careers, and their future.

Wayne said the decision to close the shop wasn't an easy one, however, health issues for the both of them were a nudge they couldn't ignore.

"It was just like, I think the universe is telling us it is time," Wayne said.

The DeBeys bought The Flower Nook in 1983, and since that time they have not had "a normal day."

"We've done it for a long time, and basically, I've enjoyed it. There are frustrations as there are with any business, but I liked what I did and I still do," Wayne said.

"Probably the big adjustment is not having that flow of flowers in front of me all the time, and also the flow of people," Wayne said. "There isn't such a thing as a normal day, because you come in and you just don't know what's gonna happen, who's gonna walk in your door, what they're gonna need."

Through the years, the DeBeys turned The Flower Nook into more than just a flower shop. They began inviting artists in to exhibit their works or to perform. They also encouraged many artisans to sell their creations in The Nook. At any one time, 15 or so artisans from throughout the area would offer their works for sale.

Peggy said the decision to close was "a heart-tug."

"This has just been such a part of our lives for so long. And since I've started doing art, I'm going to have such a trouble to disconnect with that because I feel like I have a knack and I've married the community and art people, and I'm feeling bad about and wondering where they're going to go," Peggy said.

"On the other hand, I will allow myself to think about the excitement. It's been a long time since Wayne and I have got to be a couple. Just a couple without having to talk about the shop and the flowers, and just find something else to end up our life just as husband and wife, and I find that super exciting. I think it will be a nice final chapter of our world," she added.

Wayne said that because they have operated The Flower Nook for nearly 40 years, they have grown with families who have been and are their customers.

"I've (seen them) married. I've seen their kids come into the world. I've married some of their kids. I've buried some of them. You get that cycle of life," he said. 

Through the years, the DeBeys have served in many roles for their customers, including being listeners and confidants.

"We get a lot of the back story, and sometimes I think we're chief psychologists. People wanna talk. People wanna tell you what their need is a lot of times," Wayne said. "We've been keeping family secrets for a long time."

When asked about their immediate plans for retirement, Wayne chuckled and Peggy replied, "Well, I've already made several plans!"

Shortly after the shop closes, the couple plans to head to Las Vegas for an American Institute of Floral Designers flower show, where they will get to see many florist friends they haven't seen for a while, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even that will be bittersweet.

"And once again, it'll be real different because normally you go to things and you get charged up and you want to go home and you want to make it, or I go to the social media classes. So this time it's just gonna be kind of watching, and then I know there will be some tears, because it will be like, wow, we're not gonna have anyone to do this for," Peggy said.

The DeBeys haven't always been florists. In fact, Wayne refers to their getting into the business as "the accidental florist."

Wayne said that when they moved back to Salina, he had planned to run a greenhouse or buy into a greenhouse.

"It seemed like every time we tried to take a step forward, it was blocked," Wayne said. "So in the winter, one of us heard about Kansas State School of Floristry, and they had like month-long basic classes, and I thought, well, you know, that could be good to have that to kind of fill in some of the slow times. So I went to this class, and it was in Lawrence, and before I got out of it, I had ended up buying a flower shop. I found out The Flower Nook was for sale in Salina and that launched us into it."

At that point, as florists, the DeBeys were as green as the greenery in their floral arrangements.

"We didn't have any retail experience. We didn't have any floral experience. If it wasn't for good designers working with us at that time, it probably wouldn't have made it," Wayne said.

They also had the experiences of their parents to rely on.

"Both of our parents had their own businesses, and we knew that was hard. We understood working for ourselves was going to be hard," Peggy said. "It never was 'oh, what were we thinking about?' It was like 'we can do it!'"

Peggy said that the person they bought The Flower Nook from in March of 1983 had told them that after a vacation, she would come back and train them, but by then they had faced and survived the trial by fire that was Mothers Day.

"By then, you had to sink or swim. You had a lot of things left to learn, but it wasn't like, 'oh now tell me how to do it' because, hello, we've done it," she said.

"And then Wayne always said we were blooming idiots, and everybody laughed except for us because it seemed like, uh-huh, I think you're right," Peggy added.

Although the DeBeys were green as florists, they did have quite a bit of experience in another aspect of the business, that of helping others.

"It's interesting in hindsight because at that time (when they bought The Nook), Wayne was in the social working department and I also was in an organization like OCCK. We worked with people and we worked to better people's lives, and so really, it was what we always knew, that service where you, 'how can I help you?'" Peggy said. 

When the DeBeys bought The Flower Nook, it was located at 248 B S. Santa Fe Avenue. They stayed at that location for about 15 years before moving to the current location, where they've been for 24 years, Wayne said.

"The Flower Nook has always been a downtown store. It started in '45 across from the old Lamer Hotel in what was truly a nook, acccording to the people that remembered it. If you had four or five people in front of the counter, it was full," Wayne said. 

The DeBeys moved The Flower Nook to its current location after the owner of the building on S. Santa Fe wanted the space for something else.

"We started looking, and I walked through this derelict building and I fell in love with the space, not the derelict building as such. It just had such great space," Wayne said. "I went home and Peggy said, 'I don't like the look in your eyes!'"

The Flower Nook's current location had been the old Pittsburgh Plate Glass store that had burned in the late 1970s, Wayne said. The building had been partially restored after the fire.

"I could tell we were going to buy it. I knew from the way Wayne was talking. And it was a lot of work," Peggy said.

"There was a lot of sweat equity in this building. We were young enough then we could do it and our daughters all got conscripted," Wayne said and laughed. "I'm not sure they volunteered, but they got involved in it. We had one guy come in and they were working on restoring the space next door, and he said, 'I didn't know there was an all-female construction crew. Where did they come from?'"

After all the work and all the heart the DeBeys have put into The Flower Nook, they had hoped that someone would buy the shop.

"We had hoped, and it still would be wonderful if someone would step forward and wanted to take a business that's going and keep it going, but it just hasn't worked out. If anyone's out there, come and talk to us," Wayne said.

The Last First Friday Art at The Nook is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday. Here's what's scheduled for the event:

●A Mandela Effect - Therapy Art exhibit from Room Green Production

●A floral beard exhibit on live models will be on display

●The story of Rose Kretsinger Quilting, as portrayed by Debbie Devine

●Sunflower art created by local and area artists to benefit Ukrainian refugees in Poland also will be on display. All of the sunflower artwork - approximately 100 pieces - will be for sale, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Ukrainian refugee assistance efforts at the Warsaw Museum of Modern Art.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9e7029bd-6e29-4829-91b7-672ff333cc77">Heartland artists create to help people thousands of miles away</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654230883692.jpeg" alt="A ComPro Realty sign can be seen in the front window of The Flower Nook. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>A ComPro Realty sign can be seen in the front window of The Flower Nook. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostLongtime Salina florists and artisan encouragers Peggy and Wayne DeBey are calling it a career.For more than 39 years, Peggy and Wayne have successfully owned and operated The Flower Nook in Salina, but at the end of the month, the downtown icon will close its doors for the final time and Peggy and Wayne will pursue other endeavors as they enjoy their retirement.The DeBeys had planned to announce that they were closing The Nook during Friday night's First Friday event at the shop, however, the curious promotion of the event as "The Last First Friday" got tongues to wagging and piqued the interest of many a Flower Nook fan. Then there was the ComPro Realty sign that appeared in the front window of the shop at 208 E. Iron.I sat down with Peggy and Wayne last week to talk about their decision to close The Nook, their careers, and their future.Wayne said the decision to close the shop wasn't an easy one, however, health issues for the both of them were a nudge they couldn't ignore."It was just like, I think the universe is telling us it is time," Wayne said.The DeBeys bought The Flower Nook in 1983, and since that time they have not had "a normal day.""We've done it for a long time, and basically, I've enjoyed it. There are frustrations as there are with any business, but I liked what I did and I still do," Wayne said."Probably the big adjustment is not having that flow of flowers in front of me all the time, and also the flow of people," Wayne said. "There isn't such a thing as a normal day, because you come in and you just don't know what's gonna happen, who's gonna walk in your door, what they're gonna need."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654230999299.jpeg" alt="Wayne DeBey works on an order. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>Wayne DeBey works on an order. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Through the years, the DeBeys turned The Flower Nook into more than just a flower shop. They began inviting artists in to exhibit their works or to perform. They also encouraged many artisans to sell their creations in The Nook. At any one time, 15 or so artisans from throughout the area would offer their works for sale.Peggy said the decision to close was "a heart-tug.""This has just been such a part of our lives for so long. And since I've started doing art, I'm going to have such a trouble to disconnect with that because I feel like I have a knack and I've married the community and art people, and I'm feeling bad about and wondering where they're going to go," Peggy said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1654231100905.png" alt="While closing is sad, Peggy DeBey is excited to not have to share her husband with the shop. Photo courtesy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFlowerNookSalina">The Flower Nook Facebook page</a>" />
 <figcaption>While closing is sad, Peggy DeBey is excited to not have to share her husband with the shop. Photo courtesy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFlowerNookSalina">The Flower Nook Facebook page</a></figcaption>
 </figure>"On the other hand, I will allow myself to think about the excitement. It's been a long time since Wayne and I have got to be a couple. Just a couple without having to talk about the shop and the flowers, and just find something else to end up our life just as husband and wife, and I find that super exciting. I think it will be a nice final chapter of our world," she added.The cycle of lifeWayne said that because they have operated The Flower Nook for nearly 40 years, they have grown with families who have been and are their customers."I've (seen them) married. I've seen their kids come into the world. I've married some of their kids. I've buried some of them. You get that cycle of life," he said. Through the years, the DeBeys have served in many roles for their customers, including being listeners and confidants."We get a lot of the back story, and sometimes I think we're chief psychologists. People wanna talk. People wanna tell you what their need is a lot of times," Wayne said. "We've been keeping family secrets for a long time."RetirementWhen asked about their immediate plans for retirement, Wayne chuckled and Peggy replied, "Well, I've already made several plans!"Shortly after the shop closes, the couple plans to head to Las Vegas for an American Institute of Floral Designers flower show, where they will get to see many florist friends they haven't seen for a while, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even that will be bittersweet."And once again, it'll be real different because normally you go to things and you get charged up and you want to go home and you want to make it, or I go to the social media classes. So this time it's just gonna be kind of watching, and then I know there will be some tears, because it will be like, wow, we're not gonna have anyone to do this for," Peggy said.The accidental florist The DeBeys haven't always been florists. In fact, Wayne refers to their getting into the business as "the accidental florist."Wayne said that when they moved back to Salina, he had planned to run a greenhouse or buy into a greenhouse."It seemed like every time we tried to take a step forward, it was blocked," Wayne said. "So in the winter, one of us heard about Kansas State School of Floristry, and they had like month-long basic classes, and I thought, well, you know, that could be good to have that to kind of fill in some of the slow times. So I went to this class, and it was in Lawrence, and before I got out of it, I had ended up buying a flower shop. I found out The Flower Nook was for sale in Salina and that launched us into it."At that point, as florists, the DeBeys were as green as the greenery in their floral arrangements."We didn't have any retail experience. We didn't have any floral experience. If it wasn't for good designers working with us at that time, it probably wouldn't have made it," Wayne said.They also had the experiences of their parents to rely on."Both of our parents had their own businesses, and we knew that was hard. We understood working for ourselves was going to be hard," Peggy said. "It never was 'oh, what were we thinking about?' It was like 'we can do it!'"Peggy said that the person they bought The Flower Nook from in March of 1983 had told them that after a vacation, she would come back and train them, but by then they had faced and survived the trial by fire that was Mothers Day."By then, you had to sink or swim. You had a lot of things left to learn, but it wasn't like, 'oh now tell me how to do it' because, hello, we've done it," she said."And then Wayne always said we were blooming idiots, and everybody laughed except for us because it seemed like, uh-huh, I think you're right," Peggy added.Helping others was what they knewAlthough the DeBeys were green as florists, they did have quite a bit of experience in another aspect of the business, that of helping others."It's interesting in hindsight because at that time (when they bought The Nook), Wayne was in the social working department and I also was in an organization like OCCK. We worked with people and we worked to better people's lives, and so really, it was what we always knew, that service where you, 'how can I help you?'" Peggy said. Always a downtown shopWhen the DeBeys bought The Flower Nook, it was located at 248 B S. Santa Fe Avenue. They stayed at that location for about 15 years before moving to the current location, where they've been for 24 years, Wayne said."The Flower Nook has always been a downtown store. It started in '45 across from the old Lamer Hotel in what was truly a nook, acccording to the people that remembered it. If you had four or five people in front of the counter, it was full," Wayne said. The DeBeys moved The Flower Nook to its current location after the owner of the building on S. Santa Fe wanted the space for something else."We started looking, and I walked through this derelict building and I fell in love with the space, not the derelict building as such. It just had such great space," Wayne said. "I went home and Peggy said, 'I don't like the look in your eyes!'"The Flower Nook's current location had been the old Pittsburgh Plate Glass store that had burned in the late 1970s, Wayne said. The building had been partially restored after the fire."I could tell we were going to buy it. I knew from the way Wayne was talking. And it was a lot of work," Peggy said."There was a lot of sweat equity in this building. We were young enough then we could do it and our daughters all got conscripted," Wayne said and laughed. "I'm not sure they volunteered, but they got involved in it. We had one guy come in and they were working on restoring the space next door, and he said, 'I didn't know there was an all-female construction crew. Where did they come from?'"After all the work and all the heart the DeBeys have put into The Flower Nook, they had hoped that someone would buy the shop."We had hoped, and it still would be wonderful if someone would step forward and wanted to take a business that's going and keep it going, but it just hasn't worked out. If anyone's out there, come and talk to us," Wayne said.The Last First Friday Art at The Nook is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday. Here's what's scheduled for the event:●A Mandela Effect - Therapy Art exhibit from Room Green Production●A floral beard exhibit on live models will be on display●The story of Rose Kretsinger Quilting, as portrayed by Debbie Devine●Music by Taylor Kline●Sunflower art created by local and area artists to benefit Ukrainian refugees in Poland also will be on display. All of the sunflower artwork - approximately 100 pieces - will be for sale, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Ukrainian refugee assistance efforts at the Warsaw Museum of Modern Art.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9e7029bd-6e29-4829-91b7-672ff333cc77">Heartland artists create to help people thousands of miles away</a>

Peggy and Wayne DeBey to retire; The Flower Nook closing

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. 

The letting took place May 18, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Johnson County ‑&nbsp;10‑46 KA‑6085‑01 ‑ K‑10, bridge #176 over Lexington Avenue located 4.45 miles east of the Douglas/Johnson county line (westbound), and bridge #178 and #179 over Kill Creek located 5.125 miles east of the Douglas/Johnson county line, bridge deck, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Missouri, $4,486,081.58.

Johnson County ‑&nbsp;435‑46 KA‑6400‑01 ‑ I‑435, from the I‑435/Metcalf Avenue interchange east approximately 3.26 miles to the Kansas/Missouri state line, pavement patching, 3.3 miles, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Missouri, $5,119,813.10.

Wyandotte County ‑&nbsp;670‑105 KA‑5495‑02 ‑ I‑670, approximately 0.11 mile east of junction I‑70/I‑670 to approximately 0.12 mile west of the Wyandotte County/Missouri state line, lighting, 1.4 miles, Capital Electric Line Builders Inc., Riverside, Missouri, $1,563,444.90.

Wyandotte County ‑&nbsp;635‑105 KA‑6087‑01 ‑ I‑635, bridge #032 in Wyandotte County located 1.02 miles north of I‑35, bridge deck, Miles Excavating, Inc., Basehor, Kansas, $2,711,569.21.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;177‑106 KA‑5581‑01 ‑ K‑177, from the I‑70/K‑177 junction north to the east end of bridge #050 (over the Kansas River and UPRR), special, 8.3 miles, Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kansas, $1,823,313.25.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6494‑01 ‑ City of Centralia (Nemaha County), City of Fairview (Brown County), City of Winchester (Jefferson County), City of Pomona (Franklin County) and City of La Cygne (Linn County), special, Multicon Inc., Wichita, Kansas, $75,513.50.

Dickinson County ‑&nbsp;21 C‑5079‑01 – Bridge over West Holland Creek located at 510 800 Avenue approximately 1.6 miles north of Carlton, bridge replacement, 0.1 mile, Reece Construction Company, Inc., Salina, Kansas, $802,484.49.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 18, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.District One — NortheastJohnson County ‑&nbsp;10‑46 KA‑6085‑01 ‑ K‑10, bridge #176 over Lexington Avenue located 4.45 miles east of the Douglas/Johnson county line (westbound), and bridge #178 and #179 over Kill Creek located 5.125 miles east of the Douglas/Johnson county line, bridge deck, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Missouri, $4,486,081.58.Johnson County ‑&nbsp;435‑46 KA‑6400‑01 ‑ I‑435, from the I‑435/Metcalf Avenue interchange east approximately 3.26 miles to the Kansas/Missouri state line, pavement patching, 3.3 miles, Clarkson Construction Company, Kansas City, Missouri, $5,119,813.10.Wyandotte County ‑&nbsp;670‑105 KA‑5495‑02 ‑ I‑670, approximately 0.11 mile east of junction I‑70/I‑670 to approximately 0.12 mile west of the Wyandotte County/Missouri state line, lighting, 1.4 miles, Capital Electric Line Builders Inc., Riverside, Missouri, $1,563,444.90.Wyandotte County ‑&nbsp;635‑105 KA‑6087‑01 ‑ I‑635, bridge #032 in Wyandotte County located 1.02 miles north of I‑35, bridge deck, Miles Excavating, Inc., Basehor, Kansas, $2,711,569.21.Statewide ‑&nbsp;177‑106 KA‑5581‑01 ‑ K‑177, from the I‑70/K‑177 junction north to the east end of bridge #050 (over the Kansas River and UPRR), special, 8.3 miles, Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. &amp; Subsidiaries, Wichita, Kansas, $1,823,313.25.Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6494‑01 ‑ City of Centralia (Nemaha County), City of Fairview (Brown County), City of Winchester (Jefferson County), City of Pomona (Franklin County) and City of La Cygne (Linn County), special, Multicon Inc., Wichita, Kansas, $75,513.50.District Two — North-centralDickinson County ‑&nbsp;21 C‑5079‑01 – Bridge over West Holland Creek located at 510 800 Avenue approximately 1.6 miles north of Carlton, bridge replacement, 0.1 mile, Reece Construction Company, Inc., Salina, Kansas, $802,484.49.Dickinson County ‑&nbsp;15‑21 KA‑6124‑01 ‑ K‑15, bridge #057 over Smoky Hill River located 3.53 miles south of I‑70 in Dickinson County, bridge overlay, PBX Corporation &amp; Subsidiary, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, $639,042.69.McPherson County ‑&nbsp;135‑59 KA‑6063‑01 ‑ I‑135, from the Harvey/McPherson county line north to 6.3 miles north of the Harvey/McPherson county line, pavement reconstruction, 6.3 miles, Koss Construction Co., Topeka, Kansas, $19,189,012.05.McPherson County ‑&nbsp;135‑59 KA‑6283‑01 ‑ I‑135/K‑260, north interchange (Exit 48) north of Moundridge in McPherson County, lighting, Atlas Electric, LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $197,207.00.McPherson County ‑&nbsp;61‑59 KA‑6544‑01 ‑ K‑61, beginning at the McPherson/Reno county line north 14.366 miles to the end of the concrete pavement, pavement marking, 14.4 miles, Cillessen and Sons Inc., Kechi, Kansas, $1,033,441.40.District Three — NorthwestStatewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6256‑01 – U.S. 83, K‑184, U.S 24 and K‑25 in Thomas, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan and Sherman counties, signing, KOMO Construction LLC/DBA A&amp;H Co., Elko New Market, Minnesota, $211,905.07.Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6257‑01 – U.S. 283, U.S. 24, K‑84, K‑85 and K‑18 in Graham, Sheridan, Norton, Rooks and Trego counties, signing, KOMO Construction LLC /DBA A&amp;H Co., Elko New Market, Minnesota, $293,720.29.Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6491‑01 ‑ City of Grainfield (Gove County) and City of Dighton (Lane County), special, Multicon Inc., Wichita, Kansas, $140,272.20.District Four — SoutheastStatewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6111‑01 – U.S. 400, U.S. 54, K‑99, K‑249 and K‑58 in Greenwood, Woodson, Wilson, Elk, Butler and Lyon counties, signing, KOMO Construction LLC/DBA A&amp;H Co., Elko New Market, Minnesota, $637,033.96.District Five — South-centralHarvey County ‑&nbsp;135‑40 KA‑6284‑01 ‑ I‑135 and East Lincoln Boulevard in Hesston, lighting, Atlas Electric LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $221,450.00.Sumner County ‑&nbsp;55‑96 KA‑3887‑01 ‑ K‑55, bridge #116 over Arkansas River located 7.63 miles east of U.S. 81, bridge replacement, A M Cohron &amp; Son Inc., Atlantic, Iowa, $8,227,018.62.The following bids were approved from the April 20, 2022, letting.Wyandotte County ‑&nbsp;105 N‑0710‑01 ‑ Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas: Safe Routes KCK Phase G: Northwest Middle and Bertram Caruthers Schools, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 1.6 miles, Julius Kaaz Construction Co. Inc., Leavenworth, Kansas, $977,792.50Mitchell County ‑&nbsp;62 U‑2330‑03 – 8th Street from Independence Street to Campbell Street, and Independence Street from 7th&nbsp;Street to 8th Street in Beloit, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.6 mile, APAC-Kansas Inc., Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $685,499.50.Norton County ‑&nbsp;36‑69 KA‑5419‑01 ‑ U.S. 36, from 350 feet east of U.S. 283 to the east city limits of Norton, grading and surfacing, 0.4 mile, Vogts-Parga Construction LLC, Newton, Kansas, $2,637,337.47.