PRATT – An angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this spring and summer in Kansas, thanks to the return of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby. 

This year’s Derby will run May 15 to Sept. 15, 2022. During that time, anglers can try their luck at catching one of more than 500 specially tagged fish located in public waterbodies across the Sunflower State. 

The statewide competition is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Kansas Wildscape Foundation, Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Kansas State Fair, Firewater Music Festival, City of Independence, and many local retailers. 

“It’s a new year, but our goal remains the same - get people fishing and generate support for communities and nearby waters,” said David Breth, KDWP sportfishing education coordinator. “Participants will be excited to know that we’ve extended this year’s Derby to give anglers more time to win. We also added a few more lakes, and there are more tagged fish." 

Pre-registration is not required, and participation is free, though normal fishing license requirements remain in effect. To get your Kansas fishing license, visit <a href="http://gooutdoorskansas.com">gooutdoorskansas.com</a> or download KDWP’s mobile licensing app, “Go Outdoors Kansas,” here <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>.

Anglers who catch a tagged fish as part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby should remove the tag and enter the number at ksfishderby.com. A follow-up communication will notify the angler of what they’ve won and where to claim their prize. <a href="http://Ksfishderby.com">Ksfishderby.com</a> will also allow anglers and non-anglers to register to win additional prizes through random drawings.

"Businesses, municipalities, and more are supporting the Great Kansas Fishing Derby by sponsoring many of our prizes, and without their support, the Derby wouldn’t exist,” added Breth. “Thanks to them, anglers can win concert tickets, state fair kid's packs, gift cards to Bass Pro/Cabelas and KDWP, fishing tackle, experiences, cabin stays, and cash this year.”

If that’s not incentive enough, the Derby offers another major prize this year. Every angler who catches and redeems a valid derby tag will be entered into a drawing to win a lifetime hunting and fishing license sponsored by Kansas Wildscape Foundation. 

All participating waterbodies are open to the public and managed, in whole or in part, by KDWP. Also included in the list of participating waters are ponds and lakes currently enrolled in KDWP’s Community Fisheries Assistance Program. By leveraging funding from federal excise taxes on fishing equipment, KDWP leases public access – at no additional cost to the public – to gorgeous waters that once required special county, community, or city permits. To learn more about these waters, visit <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program">https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program</a>.

Participating lakes in our area include the following.

Jewell State Fishing Lake in Jewell County

A complete list of waters with fish tagged for the derby is posted on <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a>.

"Our staff will tag as many species of fish as possible, including bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, drum and carp,” said Breth. “Last year, someone won $250 in KDWP gift cards by catching a tagged warmouth. 

“We will list the species tagged on ksoutdoors.com on the lake pages... If you catch one, make sure to snap a photo and share with us on social media or post online using #ksfishderby.” 

If a tagged fish meets legal length limits, the fish may be kept. However, anglers may release their catch if they first remove the tag (see <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a> for instructions).

For more information on fishing in Kansas, visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing">ksoutdoors.com/Fishing</a>.

For more on the Derby, visit <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652621780607.jpeg" alt="The Great Kansas Fishing Derby begins today! Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism" />
 <figcaption>The Great Kansas Fishing Derby begins today! Photo courtesy Kansas Tourism</figcaption>
 </figure>PRATT – An angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this spring and summer in Kansas, thanks to the return of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby. This year’s Derby will run May 15 to Sept. 15, 2022. During that time, anglers can try their luck at catching one of more than 500 specially tagged fish located in public waterbodies across the Sunflower State. The statewide competition is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Kansas Wildscape Foundation, Bass Pro-Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Kansas State Fair, Firewater Music Festival, City of Independence, and many local retailers. “It’s a new year, but our goal remains the same - get people fishing and generate support for communities and nearby waters,” said David Breth, KDWP sportfishing education coordinator. “Participants will be excited to know that we’ve extended this year’s Derby to give anglers more time to win. We also added a few more lakes, and there are more tagged fish." How it worksPre-registration is not required, and participation is free, though normal fishing license requirements remain in effect. To get your Kansas fishing license, visit <a href="http://gooutdoorskansas.com">gooutdoorskansas.com</a> or download KDWP’s mobile licensing app, “Go Outdoors Kansas,” here <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/">ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/</a>. Anglers who catch a tagged fish as part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby should remove the tag and enter the number at ksfishderby.com. A follow-up communication will notify the angler of what they’ve won and where to claim their prize. <a href="http://Ksfishderby.com">Ksfishderby.com</a> will also allow anglers and non-anglers to register to win additional prizes through random drawings. "Businesses, municipalities, and more are supporting the Great Kansas Fishing Derby by sponsoring many of our prizes, and without their support, the Derby wouldn’t exist,” added Breth. “Thanks to them, anglers can win concert tickets, state fair kid's packs, gift cards to Bass Pro/Cabelas and KDWP, fishing tackle, experiences, cabin stays, and cash this year.”If that’s not incentive enough, the Derby offers another major prize this year. Every angler who catches and redeems a valid derby tag will be entered into a drawing to win a lifetime hunting and fishing license sponsored by Kansas Wildscape Foundation. Where to fishAll participating waterbodies are open to the public and managed, in whole or in part, by KDWP. Also included in the list of participating waters are ponds and lakes currently enrolled in KDWP’s Community Fisheries Assistance Program. By leveraging funding from federal excise taxes on fishing equipment, KDWP leases public access – at no additional cost to the public – to gorgeous waters that once required special county, community, or city permits. To learn more about these waters, visit <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program">https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Community-Fisheries-Assistance-Program</a>. Participating lakes in our area include the following.Herington ReservoirLakewood Park lake in SalinaJewell State Fishing Lake in Jewell CountyA complete list of waters with fish tagged for the derby is posted on <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a>. "Our staff will tag as many species of fish as possible, including bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, drum and carp,” said Breth. “Last year, someone won $250 in KDWP gift cards by catching a tagged warmouth. “We will list the species tagged on ksoutdoors.com on the lake pages... If you catch one, make sure to snap a photo and share with us on social media or post online using #ksfishderby.” If a tagged fish meets legal length limits, the fish may be kept. However, anglers may release their catch if they first remove the tag (see <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a> for instructions). For more information on fishing in Kansas, visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing">ksoutdoors.com/Fishing</a>.For more on the Derby, visit <a href="http://ksfishderby.com">ksfishderby.com</a>.

 Great Kansas Fishing Derby back for 2nd year, begins today

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Remember when small-town Kansas had filling stations instead of convenience stores?&nbsp;

Today we will meet an old time filling station, but this one is not about filling your gas tank. Instead, it’s about filling your stomach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Fife-Eagle and her daughter Beth Stockebrand are co-owners of Hys Filling Station, a diner in Yates Center. Nancy is vice president and compliance officer for GNBank in Yates Center. Beth is a nursing home administrator. Nancy and her husband live in the house where she grew up, in the nearby rural community of Toronto, population 281 people. Now, that’ s rural.&nbsp;

For decades, Yates Center had a small diner named Tip-Top Café. It had great memories for both Nancy and Beth.&nbsp;

“Tip-Top was my first job at 15 and I could barely drive,” Beth said. Her late father worked in the restaurant industry and even ran a small carryout place. “My dad was a really good cook.”&nbsp;

The Tip-Top Café closed and became another restaurant briefly, but was then abandoned. Beth attended Emporia State, married a Woodson County guy, and returned to the community.&nbsp;

In 2016, Nancy and Beth decided to purchase, remodel and reopen the old diner. “My husband is a car guy,” Beth said. “He runs an auto body shop in Iola so we wanted an automotive theme.”&nbsp;

In front of the diner, they installed an antique gas pump from her grandfather’s shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Using the name Hys from Beth’s grandparent’s business name, they called it Hys Filling Station.&nbsp;

“A few people have pulled up to the pump and tried to get gas,” Nancy said with a smile.&nbsp;&nbsp;There’s no gasoline, but when those customers get inside, they find down-home family cooking and small town friendliness.&nbsp;

Hys Filling Station features hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pork tenderloin, chicken strips, chicken fried steak, ham and beans and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’ve had people rave about our hamburgers, and our chicken and noodles always sells out,” Nancy said. “All of our hamburger is grown by a local farmer.”&nbsp;

There are daily specials, including casseroles and homemade chicken and noodles every Friday. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch.&nbsp;

This is a family affair. “Beth’s father-in-law, Ron Stockebrand, breads everything by hand,” Nancy said. Beth’s mother-in-law Patty makes pies.&nbsp;

In honor of Beth’s dad, there is an entree called the Herbie, which consists of a hamburger patty on Texas toast with handcut fries, chili and cheese.&nbsp;

“My 13-year old son washes dishes on Saturday,” Beth said. “I want to teach him a good work ethic.”&nbsp;

“(Working in the diner) brings us closer as a family,” Beth said. “When I make my dad’s chili, I think of him.”&nbsp;

Beth and Nancy credit the hard-working staff and supportive customers for the restaurant’s success.&nbsp;

“I like our customers, and this is all possible because we have great team members,” Beth said.&nbsp;

Nancy adds: “I enjoy our customers and our employees. We have a lot of fun.”&nbsp;

Small town friendliness abounds here. “We’re not a very big place, so folks will often share a table with someone else,” Nancy said. “Recently there was a couple in town for a funeral. They came in and sat down with another couple they didn’t know and by the time they left, they were friends. The one couple even paid for the other’s meal.”&nbsp;

“We like to connect with people,” Beth said. “When I leave here on Saturday, my heart is full.”&nbsp;

Hys Filling Station benefits from the fact that Yates Center is situated at the crossroads of Highways 75 and 54. For more information, search for Hys Filling Station on Facebook.&nbsp;

Remember when small town Kansas had filling stations instead of convenience stores?&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we can recapture that nostalgic theme while enjoying classic foods in a friendly setting.&nbsp;

We commend Nancy Fife-Eagle, Beth Stockebrand and all those involved with Hys Filling Station for making a difference with good food and friendship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now let’s take a look at the menu and…Fill `er up!&nbsp;

Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

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 <figcaption>Ron Wilson. Photos courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityRemember when small-town Kansas had filling stations instead of convenience stores?&nbsp;Today we will meet an old time filling station, but this one is not about filling your gas tank. Instead, it’s about filling your stomach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652584227557.jpeg" alt="Nancy Fife-Eagle and Beth Stockebrand" />
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 </figure>Nancy Fife-Eagle and her daughter Beth Stockebrand are co-owners of Hys Filling Station, a diner in Yates Center. Nancy is vice president and compliance officer for GNBank in Yates Center. Beth is a nursing home administrator. Nancy and her husband live in the house where she grew up, in the nearby rural community of Toronto, population 281 people. Now, that’ s rural.&nbsp;For decades, Yates Center had a small diner named Tip-Top Café. It had great memories for both Nancy and Beth.&nbsp;“Tip-Top was my first job at 15 and I could barely drive,” Beth said. Her late father worked in the restaurant industry and even ran a small carryout place. “My dad was a really good cook.”&nbsp;The Tip-Top Café closed and became another restaurant briefly, but was then abandoned. Beth attended Emporia State, married a Woodson County guy, and returned to the community.&nbsp;In 2016, Nancy and Beth decided to purchase, remodel and reopen the old diner. “My husband is a car guy,” Beth said. “He runs an auto body shop in Iola so we wanted an automotive theme.”&nbsp;In front of the diner, they installed an antique gas pump from her grandfather’s shop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Using the name Hys from Beth’s grandparent’s business name, they called it Hys Filling Station.&nbsp;“A few people have pulled up to the pump and tried to get gas,” Nancy said with a smile.&nbsp;&nbsp;There’s no gasoline, but when those customers get inside, they find down-home family cooking and small town friendliness.&nbsp;Hys Filling Station features hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pork tenderloin, chicken strips, chicken fried steak, ham and beans and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’ve had people rave about our hamburgers, and our chicken and noodles always sells out,” Nancy said. “All of our hamburger is grown by a local farmer.”&nbsp;There are daily specials, including casseroles and homemade chicken and noodles every Friday. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch.&nbsp;This is a family affair. “Beth’s father-in-law, Ron Stockebrand, breads everything by hand,” Nancy said. Beth’s mother-in-law Patty makes pies.&nbsp;In honor of Beth’s dad, there is an entree called the Herbie, which consists of a hamburger patty on Texas toast with handcut fries, chili and cheese.&nbsp;“My 13-year old son washes dishes on Saturday,” Beth said. “I want to teach him a good work ethic.”&nbsp;“(Working in the diner) brings us closer as a family,” Beth said. “When I make my dad’s chili, I think of him.”&nbsp;Beth and Nancy credit the hard-working staff and supportive customers for the restaurant’s success.&nbsp;“I like our customers, and this is all possible because we have great team members,” Beth said.&nbsp;Nancy adds: “I enjoy our customers and our employees. We have a lot of fun.”&nbsp;Small town friendliness abounds here. “We’re not a very big place, so folks will often share a table with someone else,” Nancy said. “Recently there was a couple in town for a funeral. They came in and sat down with another couple they didn’t know and by the time they left, they were friends. The one couple even paid for the other’s meal.”&nbsp;“We like to connect with people,” Beth said. “When I leave here on Saturday, my heart is full.”&nbsp;Hys Filling Station benefits from the fact that Yates Center is situated at the crossroads of Highways 75 and 54. For more information, search for Hys Filling Station on Facebook.&nbsp;Remember when small town Kansas had filling stations instead of convenience stores?&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we can recapture that nostalgic theme while enjoying classic foods in a friendly setting.&nbsp;We commend Nancy Fife-Eagle, Beth Stockebrand and all those involved with Hys Filling Station for making a difference with good food and friendship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now let’s take a look at the menu and…Fill `er up!&nbsp;Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

NOW THAT'S RURAL: Fife-Eagle, Stockebrand, Hys Filling Station

The Smoky Hill Museum wants community input. Help the Museum select future exhibit topics for the fall of 2024 through 2025. 

Please go to <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> and click on the “Exhibit Survey” link at the top of the page by May 31. You can then pick up to three exhibit ideas that interest you most.&nbsp;Your response and input are vital to the planning process. The survey should only take a couple of minutes. Everyone’s feedback is important!

Responses will be used to round out the museum’s 48-month exhibit schedule, which was based on community input given in 2020. It currently has the following:

Fall 2022 – Fire and the Embers of Discovery

Spring 2023 – Immigration – the journey to Salina in the late 1800s

Fall 2023 – Women of Salina. Spring 2024 – The Smoky Hill River

Spring 2026 – America’s 250th anniversary

Fall of 2026 – Celebrate the Museum’s 40th anniversary

The Smoky Hill Museum uses a 48-month schedule to plan, collect and research exhibits. A typical exhibition takes at least 18 months from beginning to end (or to fully develop and fabricate before it’s opened to the public.) Often the search for artifacts and research materials is conducted years before the exhibit opens.

“It is important to stay relevant, and the best way to do that is through community input,” said Museum Director Susan Hawksworth.

Smoky Hill MuseumThe Smoky Hill Museum wants community input. Help the Museum select future exhibit topics for the fall of 2024 through 2025. Please go to <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> and click on the “Exhibit Survey” link at the top of the page by May 31. You can then pick up to three exhibit ideas that interest you most.&nbsp;Your response and input are vital to the planning process. The survey should only take a couple of minutes. Everyone’s feedback is important!Responses will be used to round out the museum’s 48-month exhibit schedule, which was based on community input given in 2020. It currently has the following:Fall 2022 – Fire and the Embers of DiscoverySpring 2023 – Immigration – the journey to Salina in the late 1800sFall 2023 – Women of Salina. Spring 2024 – The Smoky Hill RiverFall 2024Spring 2025Fall 2025Spring 2026 – America’s 250th anniversaryFall of 2026 – Celebrate the Museum’s 40th anniversaryThe Smoky Hill Museum uses a 48-month schedule to plan, collect and research exhibits. A typical exhibition takes at least 18 months from beginning to end (or to fully develop and fabricate before it’s opened to the public.) Often the search for artifacts and research materials is conducted years before the exhibit opens.“It is important to stay relevant, and the best way to do that is through community input,” said Museum Director Susan Hawksworth.

Smoky Hill Museum seeks community input about exhibits

OCCK, Inc. Transportation will be celebrating National Transportation Week Monday through Friday with three events.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Tuesday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting a small meet-and-greet at Eisenhower Park in Abilene from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; All are welcome to attend and enjoy cupcakes, cool drinks, and conversation about public transportation.

On Wednesday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting an open house and cookout in honor of National Transportation Week.&nbsp; The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 340 N. Santa Fe, Salina.&nbsp; Hot dogs, chips and bottled water will be served.&nbsp; The event is free and open to the public.&nbsp; In addition, guests will be able to view the current transportation vehicles, including a CityGo bus, meet staff, and learn more about transportation.

On Thursday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting another small meet-and-greet at Broadway Plaza in Concordia from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; Again, all are welcome to attend and enjoy cupcakes, cool drinks, and conversation about public transportation.

“We are pleased to offer these events to the public,” said Michelle Griffin, Mobility Manager. “These communities have been so supportive of our efforts to provide public transportation in their towns and throughout the region.&nbsp; We want to celebrate our successes, and this gives us an opportunity to share that with everyone.” National Transportation Week is a way to increase the awareness and appreciation of the transportation industry and to celebrate the community of transportation professionals who keep our country on the move.

●In 1957, Congress designated the third Friday of May each year as National Defense Transportation Day.

●In 1962, Congress updated the designation, naming the entire third week of May each year as National Transportation Week.

●Each year the President of the United States signs a proclamation encouraging the observation of National Transportation Week.

OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives.&nbsp; OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.

OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non-emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non-emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, KanConnect regional fixed route, and the newest program, GoConcordia.

For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com/" target="_blank">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp; For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

OCCK TransportationOCCK, Inc. Transportation will be celebrating National Transportation Week Monday through Friday with three events.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Tuesday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting a small meet-and-greet at Eisenhower Park in Abilene from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; All are welcome to attend and enjoy cupcakes, cool drinks, and conversation about public transportation.On Wednesday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting an open house and cookout in honor of National Transportation Week.&nbsp; The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 340 N. Santa Fe, Salina.&nbsp; Hot dogs, chips and bottled water will be served.&nbsp; The event is free and open to the public.&nbsp; In addition, guests will be able to view the current transportation vehicles, including a CityGo bus, meet staff, and learn more about transportation.On Thursday, OCCK Transportation will be hosting another small meet-and-greet at Broadway Plaza in Concordia from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; Again, all are welcome to attend and enjoy cupcakes, cool drinks, and conversation about public transportation.“We are pleased to offer these events to the public,” said Michelle Griffin, Mobility Manager. “These communities have been so supportive of our efforts to provide public transportation in their towns and throughout the region.&nbsp; We want to celebrate our successes, and this gives us an opportunity to share that with everyone.” National Transportation Week is a way to increase the awareness and appreciation of the transportation industry and to celebrate the community of transportation professionals who keep our country on the move.●In 1957, Congress designated the third Friday of May each year as National Defense Transportation Day.●In 1962, Congress updated the designation, naming the entire third week of May each year as National Transportation Week.●Each year the President of the United States signs a proclamation encouraging the observation of National Transportation Week.OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting as early as birth and following people through their whole lives.&nbsp; OCCK provides an array of supports for success at home and in the community, including independent living skills and supports, employment and career training, Alzheimer’s supports, autism services, assistive technology, children’s services, transportation, specialized therapies, and home health care.OCCK is committed to providing transportation services to the general public, seniors, and persons with disabilities, through a variety of programs, including a fixed route service in Salina, CityGo, a regional paratransit service that serves fourteen counties, non-emergency medical transportation for people with Medicaid, as well as non-emergency medical transportation for clients of Salina Regional Health Center, a regional fixed route service, 81 Connection, KANcycle – the regional bike sharing program, GoAbilene public transportation, KanConnect regional fixed route, and the newest program, GoConcordia.For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com/" target="_blank">www.occk.com</a>.&nbsp; For more information about CityGo and OCCK Transportation, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinacitygo.com/" target="_blank">www.salinacitygo.com</a>. Or, contact the OCCK Transportation Center at 785-826-1583.

OCCK plans local, area events for National Transportation Week

Today is Sunday, May 15, the 135th day of 2022. There are 230 days left in the year.

On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture.

In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse made his debut in the silent animated short "Plane Crazy."

In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its unanimous In re Gault decision, ruled that juveniles accused of crimes were entitled to the same due process afforded adults.

In 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were killed as police opened fire during student protests.

In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for president in Laurel, Maryland, by Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 years for attempted murder.

In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and captured the American merchant ship Mayaguez, which had been seized by the Khmer Rouge. (All 39 crew members had already been released safely by Cambodia; some 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in connection with the operation.)

In 1988, the Soviet Union began the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, more than eight years after Soviet forces entered the country.

In 2000, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a key provision of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, saying that rape victims could not sue their attackers in federal court.

In 2007, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, who built the Christian right into a political force, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.

In 2009, General Motors told about 1,100 dealers their franchises would be terminated.

In 2015, a jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and left more than 250 wounded.

In 2020, President Donald Trump formally unveiled a coronavirus vaccine program he called "Operation Warp Speed," to speed development of COVID-19 vaccines and quickly distribute them around the country. Comedic actor Fred Willard, whose films included "Best In Show" and "Anchorman," died at 86.

Ten years ago: Francois Hollande became president of France after a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in central Paris; he was the country's first Socialist leader since Francois Mitterrand left office in 1995. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year.

Five years ago: The United States accused Syria of executing thousands of imprisoned political opponents and burning their bodies in a crematorium to hide the evidence. The Supreme Court shut the door on North Carolina Republicans' effort to revive a state law that mandated voter identification and scaled back early voting, provisions that a lower court said improperly targeted minority voters.

One year ago: Israel escalated its attacks on the Gaza Strip, bombing the home of a senior Hamas leader, killing a family of 10 in a refugee camp and destroying a high-rise that housed The Associated Press and other media; the Hamas militant group continued a stream of rocket volleys into Israel, and one man was killed when a rocket hit his home outside Tel Aviv. China landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time, in the latest step forward for its ambitious goals in space. Rombauer won the Preakness in Baltimore at odds of 11-1, defeating Medina Spirit, who would later be disqualified from his Kentucky Derby win because of a failed drug test.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Anna Maria Alberghetti is 86. Counterculture icon Wavy Gravy is 86. Singer Lenny Welch is 84. Actor-singer Lainie Kazan is 80. Actor Gunilla Hutton is 80. Actor Chazz Palminteri is 76. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is 74. Singer-songwriter Brian Eno is 74. Actor Nicholas Hammond (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 72. Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett is 69. Musician-composer Mike Oldfield is 69. Actor Lee Horsley is 67. TV personality Giselle Fernández is 61. Rapper Grandmaster Melle Mel is 61. Actor Brenda Bakke is 59. Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is 53. Actor Brad Rowe is 52. Actor David Charvet is 50. Actor Russell Hornsby is 48. Rock musician Ahmet Zappa is 48. Olympic gold medal gymnast Amy Chow is 44. Actor David Krumholtz is 44. Rock musician David Hartley (The War on Drugs) is 42. Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler is 41. Actor Alexandra Breckenridge is 40. Rock musician Brad Shultz (Cage the Elephant) is 40. Rock musician Nick Perri is 38. Tennis player Andy Murray is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, May 15, the 135th day of 2022. There are 230 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordan, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.On this date:In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed an act establishing the Department of Agriculture.In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse made his debut in the silent animated short "Plane Crazy."In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its unanimous In re Gault decision, ruled that juveniles accused of crimes were entitled to the same due process afforded adults.In 1970, just after midnight, Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi, were killed as police opened fire during student protests.In 1972, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace was shot and left paralyzed while campaigning for president in Laurel, Maryland, by Arthur H. Bremer, who served 35 years for attempted murder.In 1975, U.S. forces invaded the Cambodian island of Koh Tang and captured the American merchant ship Mayaguez, which had been seized by the Khmer Rouge. (All 39 crew members had already been released safely by Cambodia; some 40 U.S. servicemen were killed in connection with the operation.)In 1988, the Soviet Union began the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, more than eight years after Soviet forces entered the country.In 2000, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a key provision of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act, saying that rape victims could not sue their attackers in federal court.In 2007, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, who built the Christian right into a political force, died in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.In 2009, General Motors told about 1,100 dealers their franchises would be terminated.In 2015, a jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death for the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and left more than 250 wounded.In 2020, President Donald Trump formally unveiled a coronavirus vaccine program he called "Operation Warp Speed," to speed development of COVID-19 vaccines and quickly distribute them around the country. Comedic actor Fred Willard, whose films included "Best In Show" and "Anchorman," died at 86.Ten years ago: Francois Hollande became president of France after a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in central Paris; he was the country's first Socialist leader since Francois Mitterrand left office in 1995. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year.Five years ago: The United States accused Syria of executing thousands of imprisoned political opponents and burning their bodies in a crematorium to hide the evidence. The Supreme Court shut the door on North Carolina Republicans' effort to revive a state law that mandated voter identification and scaled back early voting, provisions that a lower court said improperly targeted minority voters.One year ago: Israel escalated its attacks on the Gaza Strip, bombing the home of a senior Hamas leader, killing a family of 10 in a refugee camp and destroying a high-rise that housed The Associated Press and other media; the Hamas militant group continued a stream of rocket volleys into Israel, and one man was killed when a rocket hit his home outside Tel Aviv. China landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time, in the latest step forward for its ambitious goals in space. Rombauer won the Preakness in Baltimore at odds of 11-1, defeating Medina Spirit, who would later be disqualified from his Kentucky Derby win because of a failed drug test.Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Anna Maria Alberghetti is 86. Counterculture icon Wavy Gravy is 86. Singer Lenny Welch is 84. Actor-singer Lainie Kazan is 80. Actor Gunilla Hutton is 80. Actor Chazz Palminteri is 76. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is 74. Singer-songwriter Brian Eno is 74. Actor Nicholas Hammond (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 72. Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett is 69. Musician-composer Mike Oldfield is 69. Actor Lee Horsley is 67. TV personality Giselle Fernández is 61. Rapper Grandmaster Melle Mel is 61. Actor Brenda Bakke is 59. Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is 53. Actor Brad Rowe is 52. Actor David Charvet is 50. Actor Russell Hornsby is 48. Rock musician Ahmet Zappa is 48. Olympic gold medal gymnast Amy Chow is 44. Actor David Krumholtz is 44. Rock musician David Hartley (The War on Drugs) is 42. Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler is 41. Actor Alexandra Breckenridge is 40. Rock musician Brad Shultz (Cage the Elephant) is 40. Rock musician Nick Perri is 38. Tennis player Andy Murray is 35.

Today in History - May 15

UPDATE 1 p.m. Sunday:&nbsp; The severe thunderstorm watch has been extended to 3 p.m. for Marion County. The watch has expired for the remainder of the counties.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

UPDATE 1 p.m. Sunday:&nbsp; The severe thunderstorm watch has been extended to 3 p.m. for Marion County. The watch has expired for the remainder of the counties.The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountyOttawa CountySaline County

UPDATE: Marion County remains in severe thunderstorm watch

An alumna from Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus played an integral role addressing the shortage of women in aviation from her time as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB).

Lindsey Dreiling, a 2007 graduate of K-State Salina, was appointed to the FAA’s board in 2018 and the group recently submitted their multi-year reach and comprehensive plan to achieve greater participation from women in the aviation industry. The 30-member, all female aviation leaders, board was established by the FAA to promote organizations and programs that provide education, training, mentorship, outreach and recruitment for women in aviation positions.

“The future of the aviation industry depends on the recruitment and retention of the very top talent to support the current and growing workforce needs of the industry,” said Dreiling. “With women making up less than 7% of the pilot workforce and 2% of the aviation maintenance workforce, we have a severely untapped talent resource. Additionally, supporting future generations of women in aviation professionals provides an opportunity for them to access and excel in a challenging, adventurous, and rewarding career.” Dreiling lent her years of experience in the board’s research and findings that resulted in 55 recommendations encompassing recruitment, retention, advancement, data and culture to the FAA for greater female involvement.

Of the major findings by the WIAAB included creating a change in culture, starting with leadership. The board found that leaders in aviation have the ability to ensure an effective culture change strategy necessary to implement inside of their respective organizations. The board is asking for support from the U.S. Congress, the Department of Transportation, the FAA and many other industry leaders in adopting the comprehensive recommendations to support aviation’s future innovation, efficiency, viability and safety.

“The recommendations provide guidance for leadership on avenues for engagement and creating alliances among organizations to support aviation’s future,” Dreiling said. “These steps are just the beginning to improving access for all future aviators seeking a fulfilling profession.”

Dreiling herself has seen successes in the aviation industry during her career, which made her the ideal candidate to help the WIAAB. Dreiling previously worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation, serving as the deputy director of aviation and unmanned aircraft systems, helping to lead the first statewide unmanned air traffic safety program. She was also K-State Salina’s first ever executive director of aviation strategy, responsible for fostering growing partnerships between the Aerospace and Technology Campus and the aviation industry to broaden access for underrepresented groups in aviation.

K-State Salina department head of aviation Clint Strong notes that the training that students are receiving from the campus are helping them to become leaders of tomorrow.

“A pillar of the Aerospace and Technology Campus mission is to create a greater representation of females in the workplace,” said Strong. “Lindsey’s leadership on the national level has made it possible for women to take an interest in aviation when they might else not have. With our Global Aeronautics Initiative, we recognize the shortcomings of the industry and we hope to play a role in making sure that aviation is a better representation of our country as a whole.”

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 <figcaption>Lindsey Dreiling. Photo courtesy K-State Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>K-State SalinaAn alumna from Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus played an integral role addressing the shortage of women in aviation from her time as a member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB).Lindsey Dreiling, a 2007 graduate of K-State Salina, was appointed to the FAA’s board in 2018 and the group recently submitted their multi-year reach and comprehensive plan to achieve greater participation from women in the aviation industry. The 30-member, all female aviation leaders, board was established by the FAA to promote organizations and programs that provide education, training, mentorship, outreach and recruitment for women in aviation positions.“The future of the aviation industry depends on the recruitment and retention of the very top talent to support the current and growing workforce needs of the industry,” said Dreiling. “With women making up less than 7% of the pilot workforce and 2% of the aviation maintenance workforce, we have a severely untapped talent resource. Additionally, supporting future generations of women in aviation professionals provides an opportunity for them to access and excel in a challenging, adventurous, and rewarding career.” Dreiling lent her years of experience in the board’s research and findings that resulted in 55 recommendations encompassing recruitment, retention, advancement, data and culture to the FAA for greater female involvement.Of the major findings by the WIAAB included creating a change in culture, starting with leadership. The board found that leaders in aviation have the ability to ensure an effective culture change strategy necessary to implement inside of their respective organizations. The board is asking for support from the U.S. Congress, the Department of Transportation, the FAA and many other industry leaders in adopting the comprehensive recommendations to support aviation’s future innovation, efficiency, viability and safety.“The recommendations provide guidance for leadership on avenues for engagement and creating alliances among organizations to support aviation’s future,” Dreiling said. “These steps are just the beginning to improving access for all future aviators seeking a fulfilling profession.”Dreiling herself has seen successes in the aviation industry during her career, which made her the ideal candidate to help the WIAAB. Dreiling previously worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation, serving as the deputy director of aviation and unmanned aircraft systems, helping to lead the first statewide unmanned air traffic safety program. She was also K-State Salina’s first ever executive director of aviation strategy, responsible for fostering growing partnerships between the Aerospace and Technology Campus and the aviation industry to broaden access for underrepresented groups in aviation.K-State Salina department head of aviation Clint Strong notes that the training that students are receiving from the campus are helping them to become leaders of tomorrow.“A pillar of the Aerospace and Technology Campus mission is to create a greater representation of females in the workplace,” said Strong. “Lindsey’s leadership on the national level has made it possible for women to take an interest in aviation when they might else not have. With our Global Aeronautics Initiative, we recognize the shortcomings of the industry and we hope to play a role in making sure that aviation is a better representation of our country as a whole.”

K-State Salina alumna part of research about female aviation participation

Kansas law enforcement efforts in April removed tons of unused and unwanted medicines from public access.

Kansas law enforcement officers collected 7,362 pounds of medicines at 66 locations throughout the state during the April 30 National Drug Take-Back Day, according to a report from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

In Saline County, 26.6 pounds of medications were collected, Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski told Salina Post. 

Kansans have safely destroyed a more than 118 tons of medications in the 22 collection days that have been held since 2010, according to information from the Kansas Attorney General's Office. That is the equivalent of nearly five semitrailer loads of unused medication. 

You don't need to wait for a Drug Take-Back Day to safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications. You can drop off the medicine in lobby of the sheriff's office during the office's regular business hours. Additionally, you can drop them off on the weekends at the Saline County Jail visitation window.

By SALINA POSTKansas law enforcement efforts in April removed tons of unused and unwanted medicines from public access.Kansas law enforcement officers collected 7,362 pounds of medicines at 66 locations throughout the state during the April 30 National Drug Take-Back Day, according to a report from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.In Saline County, 26.6 pounds of medications were collected, Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski told Salina Post. Kansans have safely destroyed a more than 118 tons of medications in the 22 collection days that have been held since 2010, according to information from the Kansas Attorney General's Office. That is the equivalent of nearly five semitrailer loads of unused medication. <figure>
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 </figure>You don't need to wait for a Drug Take-Back Day to safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications. You can drop off the medicine in lobby of the sheriff's office during the office's regular business hours. Additionally, you can drop them off on the weekends at the Saline County Jail visitation window.

Drug Take-Back Day yields more than 3 tons in Kansas

More than 150 members of the class of 2022, together with their families and friends, gathered Saturday at Tony’s Pizza Events Center for Kansas Wesleyan University’s 2022 Commencement ceremony.

Phil Beckner ’05, a player development consultant for professional basketball players and leader of the “Be Better. Be Different.” Legacy Foundation, was the commencement speaker, and delivered inspiring remarks on a game plan for success in life.

Award winners announced included Emily Monson, Cheney, and Hunter Pane, Burke, Va., who earned the Fran Jabara Leadership Awards, an honor based on entrepreneurial traits and leadership, particularly in business creation.&nbsp;Monson was also one of two students to earn the University Medallion, sharing the honor with Karley Benson, Salina. That award is given to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average.&nbsp;

The members of KWU Nursing’s class of 2022, meanwhile, received their pins in a special ceremony Friday evening in Mabee Arena.&nbsp;

Saturday’s commencement proceedings marked the second consecutive year that KWU had held commencement at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, and it was the university’s first traditional ceremony – that is, not affected by COVID-19 – since 2019.

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 <figcaption>Some of the Kansas Wesleyan University students participating in the university's commencement ceremony Saturday. Photos by Tanner Colvin courtesy KWU</figcaption>
 </figure>KWUMore than 150 members of the class of 2022, together with their families and friends, gathered Saturday at Tony’s Pizza Events Center for Kansas Wesleyan University’s 2022 Commencement ceremony.Phil Beckner ’05, a player development consultant for professional basketball players and leader of the “Be Better. Be Different.” Legacy Foundation, was the commencement speaker, and delivered inspiring remarks on a game plan for success in life.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652571671478.jpeg" alt="Commencement Speaker Phil Beckner" />
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 </figure>Award winners announced included Emily Monson, Cheney, and Hunter Pane, Burke, Va., who earned the Fran Jabara Leadership Awards, an honor based on entrepreneurial traits and leadership, particularly in business creation.&nbsp;Monson was also one of two students to earn the University Medallion, sharing the honor with Karley Benson, Salina. That award is given to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average.&nbsp;The members of KWU Nursing’s class of 2022, meanwhile, received their pins in a special ceremony Friday evening in Mabee Arena.&nbsp;Saturday’s commencement proceedings marked the second consecutive year that KWU had held commencement at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, and it was the university’s first traditional ceremony – that is, not affected by COVID-19 – since 2019.

More than 150 students participate in KWU commencement

If you can't make it to the USD 305 high school graduations on Sunday, you can watch livestreams of them.

According to information on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD305">USD 305 Facebook page</a>, Salina Media Connection plans to livestream both graduations. Here's how you can watch:

Salina High School Central (2 p.m. Sunday, Tony's Pizza Events Center): <a href="https://youtu.be/j1VM2Bdr5TQ">https://youtu.be/j1VM2Bdr5TQ</a>

Salina High School South (5 p.m. Sunday, Tony's Pizza Events Center): <a href="https://youtu.be/opWNaYCklJ4">https://youtu.be/opWNaYCklJ4</a>

By SALINA POSTIf you can't make it to the USD 305 high school graduations on Sunday, you can watch livestreams of them.According to information on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD305">USD 305 Facebook page</a>, Salina Media Connection plans to livestream both graduations. Here's how you can watch:Salina High School Central (2 p.m. Sunday, Tony's Pizza Events Center): <a href="https://youtu.be/j1VM2Bdr5TQ">https://youtu.be/j1VM2Bdr5TQ</a>Salina High School South (5 p.m. Sunday, Tony's Pizza Events Center): <a href="https://youtu.be/opWNaYCklJ4">https://youtu.be/opWNaYCklJ4</a>

USD 305 high school graduations to have livestream option

An isolated thunderstorm or two is possible late this afternoon and this evening, especially northwest of a Salina to Great Bend line. 

If a thunderstorm is able to form, quarter-size hail and 60 mph winds are possible.

Additionally, thunderstorms are possible late tonight through Sunday across portions of northern, northeast, and far eastern Kansas. The main threat is 60 to 70 mph winds, although some quarter-size hail is possible.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAn isolated thunderstorm or two is possible late this afternoon and this evening, especially northwest of a Salina to Great Bend line. If a thunderstorm is able to form, quarter-size hail and 60 mph winds are possible.<figure>
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 </figure>Additionally, thunderstorms are possible late tonight through Sunday across portions of northern, northeast, and far eastern Kansas. The main threat is 60 to 70 mph winds, although some quarter-size hail is possible.

NWS: Storms possible in area Saturday afternoon, night

The Friends of the Salina Public Library has scheduled a drive-up collection for next week.

The organization will be collecting the following items from 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.

●Gently used fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children

●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old

●Audiobooks, music CDs, movie DVDs, and video games

No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted, according to information from the organization.

Persons wishing to donate items to the Friends of the Salina Public Library for future used book sales can drive up to the front of the library and volunteers will unload the items being donated.

All proceeds from the Friends of the Salina Public Library's used book sales go directly to support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

By SALINA POSTThe Friends of the Salina Public Library has scheduled a drive-up collection for next week.The organization will be collecting the following items from 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.●Gently used fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old●Audiobooks, music CDs, movie DVDs, and video gamesNo encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted, according to information from the organization.Persons wishing to donate items to the Friends of the Salina Public Library for future used book sales can drive up to the front of the library and volunteers will unload the items being donated.All proceeds from the Friends of the Salina Public Library's used book sales go directly to support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

Friends of the Salina Public Library to collect used books, other items

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Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

ABILENE - The Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert returns to the campus grounds at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on June 4. 

Several programs are scheduled leading up to the D-Day commemorative concert including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium.

Admission to the concert and museum is free all day. Concert activities begin at 4 p.m. with Salina-based band Everyday Lights performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m., and the Salina Symphony takes the stage just as the sun sets around 8:30 p.m. Food and beverage vendors will be open at 4 p.m. 

No weapons or outside alcohol are permitted on federal property. Small, soft-sided coolers are allowed, however all bags are subject to inspection. Remember to dress for the elements and bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray!

Guests are invited to arrive early and make time to visit the temporary exhibit Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin &amp; the Art of War. This traveling exhibit from Pritzker Military Museum &amp; Library debuts in Abilene on June 4 and runs through Nov. 27. This retrospective of work by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Bill Mauldin, about our nation's time of war, civil rights, and social justice is an absolute must-see.

Additional details for any of the programs including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium, Symphony at Sunset, and the Drawn to Combat exhibit can be found on the <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a> website.

This concert is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Marshall Motors.

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 </figure>Eisenhower Presidential Library and MuseumABILENE - The Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert returns to the campus grounds at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on June 4. Several programs are scheduled leading up to the D-Day commemorative concert including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium.Admission to the concert and museum is free all day. Concert activities begin at 4 p.m. with Salina-based band Everyday Lights performing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 1st Infantry Division Band at 7 p.m., and the Salina Symphony takes the stage just as the sun sets around 8:30 p.m. Food and beverage vendors will be open at 4 p.m. No weapons or outside alcohol are permitted on federal property. Small, soft-sided coolers are allowed, however all bags are subject to inspection. Remember to dress for the elements and bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1652495467095.jpeg" alt="Some people gathered near the Eisenhower statue for a previous concert." />
 <figcaption>Some people gathered near the Eisenhower statue for a previous concert.</figcaption>
 </figure>Guests are invited to arrive early and make time to visit the temporary exhibit Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin &amp; the Art of War. This traveling exhibit from Pritzker Military Museum &amp; Library debuts in Abilene on June 4 and runs through Nov. 27. This retrospective of work by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Bill Mauldin, about our nation's time of war, civil rights, and social justice is an absolute must-see.Additional details for any of the programs including the WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium, Symphony at Sunset, and the Drawn to Combat exhibit can be found on the <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a> website.This concert is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and Marshall Motors.

Symphony at Sunset June 4 on Eisenhower Presidential Library grounds

Today is Saturday, May 14, the 134th day of 2022. There are 231 days left in the year.

On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II.

In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 upon the death of his father, Louis XIII.

In 1796, English physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year-old James Phipps against smallpox by using cowpox matter.

In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois.

In 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister; U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized the new nation.

In 1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. (The Pact was dissolved in 1991.)

In 1961, Freedom Riders were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.

In 1988, 27 people, mostly teens, were killed when their church bus collided with a pickup truck going the wrong direction on a highway near Carrollton, Kentucky. (Truck driver Larry Mahoney served 9 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter.)

In 1998, singer-actor Frank Sinatra died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. The hit sitcom "Seinfeld" aired its final episode after nine years on NBC.

In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that there is no exception in federal law for people to use marijuana for medical purposes.

In 2003, more than 100 immigrants were abandoned in a locked trailer at a Texas truck stop; 19 of them died. (Truck driver Tyrone Williams was later sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for his role in the deaths.)

In 2008, the Interior Department declared the polar bear a threatened species because of the loss of Arctic sea ice.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama sought to tarnish Republican Mitt Romney as a corporate titan who got rich by cutting rather than creating jobs; Romney's campaign responded that the former Massachusetts governor alone helped spur more public and private jobs than Obama had.

Five years ago: Emmanuel Macron swept into office as France's new president, pledging to fortify the European Union, redesign French politics and glue together his divided nation. Five days after South Korea elected a president who expressed a desire to reach out to North Korea, Pyongyang sent a challenge to its rival's new leader by test-firing a ballistic missile.

One year ago: Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the West Bank, sparking the most widespread Palestinian protests in years; hundreds of young demonstrators in multiple towns clashed with Israeli troops, who shot and killed at least 11 people, including one who had tried to stab an Israeli soldier. Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes; a Gaza family of six was killed when an airstrike crushed their home in what Israel said was an effort to clear militant tunnels. Demonstrating allegiance to Donald Trump, Republicans elected Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, a Trump stalwart, to a House leadership post that had been held by Trump critic Liz Cheney until she was tossed from that post days earlier.

Today's Birthdays: Photo-realist artist Richard Estes is 90. Actor Dame Sian Phillips is 89. Former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., is 80. Movie producer George Lucas is 78. Guitarist Gene Cornish is 78. Actor Meg Foster is 74. Movie director Robert Zemeckis is 71. Rock singer David Byrne is 70. Actor Tim Roth is 61. Rock singer Ian Astbury (The Cult) is 60. Rock musician C.C. (aka Cecil) DeVille is 60. Actor Danny Huston is 60. Rock musician Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) is 56. Fabrice Morvan (ex-Milli Vanilli) is 56. R&amp;B singer Raphael Saadiq is 56. Actor Cate Blanchett is 53. Singer Danny Wood (New Kids on the Block) is 53. Movie writer-director Sofia Coppola is 51. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is 50. Actor Gabriel Mann is 50. Singer Natalie Appleton (All Saints) is 49. Singer Shanice is 49. Actor Carla Jimenez is 48. Rock musician Henry Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 44. Alt-country musician-singer Ketch Secor is 44. Rock singer-musician Dan Auerbach is 43. Rock musician Mike Retondo (Plain White T's) is 41. Actor Amber Tamblyn is 39. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is 38. Actor Lina Esco is 37. NFL player Rob Gronkowski is 33. Actor Miranda Cosgrove is 29.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, May 14, the 134th day of 2022. There are 231 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 14, 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to invading German forces during World War II.On this date:In 1643, Louis XIV became King of France at age 4 upon the death of his father, Louis XIII.In 1796, English physician Edward Jenner inoculated 8-year-old James Phipps against smallpox by using cowpox matter.In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois.In 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister; U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized the new nation.In 1955, representatives from eight Communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. (The Pact was dissolved in 1991.)In 1961, Freedom Riders were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.In 1988, 27 people, mostly teens, were killed when their church bus collided with a pickup truck going the wrong direction on a highway near Carrollton, Kentucky. (Truck driver Larry Mahoney served 9 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter.)In 1998, singer-actor Frank Sinatra died at a Los Angeles hospital at age 82. The hit sitcom "Seinfeld" aired its final episode after nine years on NBC.In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that there is no exception in federal law for people to use marijuana for medical purposes.In 2003, more than 100 immigrants were abandoned in a locked trailer at a Texas truck stop; 19 of them died. (Truck driver Tyrone Williams was later sentenced to nearly 34 years in prison for his role in the deaths.)In 2008, the Interior Department declared the polar bear a threatened species because of the loss of Arctic sea ice.In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama sought to tarnish Republican Mitt Romney as a corporate titan who got rich by cutting rather than creating jobs; Romney's campaign responded that the former Massachusetts governor alone helped spur more public and private jobs than Obama had.Five years ago: Emmanuel Macron swept into office as France's new president, pledging to fortify the European Union, redesign French politics and glue together his divided nation. Five days after South Korea elected a president who expressed a desire to reach out to North Korea, Pyongyang sent a challenge to its rival's new leader by test-firing a ballistic missile.One year ago: Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the West Bank, sparking the most widespread Palestinian protests in years; hundreds of young demonstrators in multiple towns clashed with Israeli troops, who shot and killed at least 11 people, including one who had tried to stab an Israeli soldier. Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes; a Gaza family of six was killed when an airstrike crushed their home in what Israel said was an effort to clear militant tunnels. Demonstrating allegiance to Donald Trump, Republicans elected Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, a Trump stalwart, to a House leadership post that had been held by Trump critic Liz Cheney until she was tossed from that post days earlier.Today's Birthdays: Photo-realist artist Richard Estes is 90. Actor Dame Sian Phillips is 89. Former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., is 80. Movie producer George Lucas is 78. Guitarist Gene Cornish is 78. Actor Meg Foster is 74. Movie director Robert Zemeckis is 71. Rock singer David Byrne is 70. Actor Tim Roth is 61. Rock singer Ian Astbury (The Cult) is 60. Rock musician C.C. (aka Cecil) DeVille is 60. Actor Danny Huston is 60. Rock musician Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) is 56. Fabrice Morvan (ex-Milli Vanilli) is 56. R&amp;B singer Raphael Saadiq is 56. Actor Cate Blanchett is 53. Singer Danny Wood (New Kids on the Block) is 53. Movie writer-director Sofia Coppola is 51. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is 50. Actor Gabriel Mann is 50. Singer Natalie Appleton (All Saints) is 49. Singer Shanice is 49. Actor Carla Jimenez is 48. Rock musician Henry Garza (Los Lonely Boys) is 44. Alt-country musician-singer Ketch Secor is 44. Rock singer-musician Dan Auerbach is 43. Rock musician Mike Retondo (Plain White T's) is 41. Actor Amber Tamblyn is 39. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is 38. Actor Lina Esco is 37. NFL player Rob Gronkowski is 33. Actor Miranda Cosgrove is 29.

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