The City of Salina this morning released the following statement concerning the incoming winter storm.

With weather forecasts expecting 5” – 8” of snowfall late Wednesday night (March 9) and into Thursday morning (March 10), the City of Salina will begin pre-treating the City’s roadways with road salt and Magnesium Chloride brine (MgCl2) Wednesday.

When snow accumulations reach 1.5” in depth all arterial and collector streets will be plowed. If accumulations exceed 2” in depth, snow will be plowed in residential areas once arterial and collector streets have been plowed. Crews are divided into day and night shifts to allow continuous 24-hour operations.

The public is asked to minimize travel during snowfall as much as possible. If travel is necessary, please be sure to clear your vehicle’s windshield and windows to improve visibility and your roof to reduce the amount of blowing snow for other motorists. Please allow extra stopping distance at intersections or between vehicles on the roadway.

The public is asked to also allow ample space when approaching snow removal equipment from behind, as the equipment will be distributing salt, which may cause limited visibility as snow is being removed from the roadway. Driving too closely to snow removal equipment could also present additional challenges and safety concerns for operators and other motorists.

For additional information on the City of Salina’s ice and snow removal operations, please visit the City’s website at <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/">http://www.salina-ks.gov/</a>, the City’s Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/</a> or call the General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

The City of Salina this morning released the following statement concerning the incoming winter storm.With weather forecasts expecting 5” – 8” of snowfall late Wednesday night (March 9) and into Thursday morning (March 10), the City of Salina will begin pre-treating the City’s roadways with road salt and Magnesium Chloride brine (MgCl2) Wednesday.When snow accumulations reach 1.5” in depth all arterial and collector streets will be plowed. If accumulations exceed 2” in depth, snow will be plowed in residential areas once arterial and collector streets have been plowed. Crews are divided into day and night shifts to allow continuous 24-hour operations.The public is asked to minimize travel during snowfall as much as possible. If travel is necessary, please be sure to clear your vehicle’s windshield and windows to improve visibility and your roof to reduce the amount of blowing snow for other motorists. Please allow extra stopping distance at intersections or between vehicles on the roadway.The public is asked to also allow ample space when approaching snow removal equipment from behind, as the equipment will be distributing salt, which may cause limited visibility as snow is being removed from the roadway. Driving too closely to snow removal equipment could also present additional challenges and safety concerns for operators and other motorists.For additional information on the City of Salina’s ice and snow removal operations, please visit the City’s website at <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/">http://www.salina-ks.gov/</a>, the City’s Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/</a> or call the General Services office at (785) 309-5750.

City of Salina releases statement concerning incoming winter storm

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Salina Adult Education Center is seeking individuals to fill an adult basic education instructor position immediately. Instructors teach reading, writing and math through algebra. Must be proficient in MS Office, Google Docs and able to learn new software quickly. Ability to teach students on site and remotely and work as part of an instructional team critical.

The open position is a full-time position that is a split shift morning/evening Mon – Thurs shift with occasional Friday morning staff meetings

INSTRUCTOR - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED®/COLLEGE SKILL BUILDING Salina Unified School District #305

Purpose Statement: The job of Instructor - Adult Basic Education/GED® is done for the purpose/s of facilitating adult student success in academics, workplace skills, and life skills through implementing program-approved curriculum; documenting student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

This job reports to Director - Salina Adult Education Center 

•Administers assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ entry performance level, planning instruction, documenting progress and verifying completion of outcomes. (paper/pencil and computer based assessments) 

• Collaborates with school personnel and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. 

• Models methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students. 

• Directs students, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency, meeting requirements and providing feedback.

• Facilitates adult student learning through identification, documentation and accommodation of special learning problems, for the purpose of meeting the needs of individual students.

• Implements defined courses of study for the purpose of improving student success in academics, workplace skills and life skills. 

• Uses appropriate English communication for the purpose of developing students’ ability to communicate effectively using the English language.

• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students, providing an optimal learning environment and adhering to district, KBOR, and program policies. 

• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. assessment scores, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing study plans and documenting student attendance and progress. 

• Protects student confidentiality for the purpose of maintaining program compliance with department, district and KBOR policy. 

• Provides feedback and information to students and program administration for the purpose of motivating students, facilitating program improvement and documenting outcomes for funding. 

• Participates in various initiatives as assigned to improve instructional and programmatic environment for students for the purpose of improving the Salina Adult Education program. 

• Understands content standards based instruction and demonstrates ability to write lesson plans incorporating standards and multi-level activities for numerous levels of adult learning for the purpose of meeting program requirements 

• Demonstrates high level technology skills including Microsoft Office programs, email functions and learning software and platforms for the purpose of creating lesson content and documenting program activities. 

• Fosters employment and college focused relationships and experiences for students to expand opportunities beyond the classroom for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.

• Supports and understands outcomes based funding system for the purpose ensuring program needs and objectives. 

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications) Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and applying instructional strategies appropriate for adults.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:

Writing: mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, composition

Math: mastery of high school level mathematics including 1) operations &amp; algebraic thinking, 2) ratio &amp; proportional reasoning, 3) data &amp; statistics, 4) measurement &amp; geometry and 5) algebra.

Reading: Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; motivating, mentoring and empowering adult learners; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team. 

Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree Preferred 

Please send resume to <a href="mailto:kelly.mobray@usd305.com">kelly.mobray@usd305.com</a>

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 </figure>Salina Adult Education Center is seeking individuals to fill an adult basic education instructor position immediately. Instructors teach reading, writing and math through algebra. Must be proficient in MS Office, Google Docs and able to learn new software quickly. Ability to teach students on site and remotely and work as part of an instructional team critical.The open position is a full-time position that is a split shift morning/evening Mon – Thurs shift with occasional Friday morning staff meetingsINSTRUCTOR - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED®/COLLEGE SKILL BUILDING Salina Unified School District #305 Purpose Statement: The job of Instructor - Adult Basic Education/GED® is done for the purpose/s of facilitating adult student success in academics, workplace skills, and life skills through implementing program-approved curriculum; documenting student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment. This job reports to Director - Salina Adult Education Center Essential Functions •Administers assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ entry performance level, planning instruction, documenting progress and verifying completion of outcomes. (paper/pencil and computer based assessments) • Collaborates with school personnel and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. • Models methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students. • Directs students, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency, meeting requirements and providing feedback.• Facilitates adult student learning through identification, documentation and accommodation of special learning problems, for the purpose of meeting the needs of individual students.• Implements defined courses of study for the purpose of improving student success in academics, workplace skills and life skills. • Uses appropriate English communication for the purpose of developing students’ ability to communicate effectively using the English language.• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students, providing an optimal learning environment and adhering to district, KBOR, and program policies. • Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. assessment scores, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing study plans and documenting student attendance and progress. • Protects student confidentiality for the purpose of maintaining program compliance with department, district and KBOR policy. • Provides feedback and information to students and program administration for the purpose of motivating students, facilitating program improvement and documenting outcomes for funding. • Participates in various initiatives as assigned to improve instructional and programmatic environment for students for the purpose of improving the Salina Adult Education program. • Understands content standards based instruction and demonstrates ability to write lesson plans incorporating standards and multi-level activities for numerous levels of adult learning for the purpose of meeting program requirements • Demonstrates high level technology skills including Microsoft Office programs, email functions and learning software and platforms for the purpose of creating lesson content and documenting program activities. • Fosters employment and college focused relationships and experiences for students to expand opportunities beyond the classroom for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.• Supports and understands outcomes based funding system for the purpose ensuring program needs and objectives. Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications) Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and applying instructional strategies appropriate for adults. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: Writing: mastery of grammar, punctuation, spelling, composition Math: mastery of high school level mathematics including 1) operations &amp; algebraic thinking, 2) ratio &amp; proportional reasoning, 3) data &amp; statistics, 4) measurement &amp; geometry and 5) algebra. Reading: Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; motivating, mentoring and empowering adult learners; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team. Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Degree Preferred Please send resume to <a href="mailto:kelly.mobray@usd305.com">kelly.mobray@usd305.com</a>

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Tina Layton, fourth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, and Melanie Hammond, science teacher at South High School, have been selected as USD 305 Teachers of the Year. 

The Salina Board of Education honored them at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Elementary Teacher of the Year: Tina Layton, fourth grade teacher at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School

Layton has a degree in music education and elementary education from Wichita State University. She holds an endorsement for English for Speakers of Other Languages. She began teaching at Northern Valley Schools in Almena as a band teacher for two years before joining Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School (MLR). She has worked as science lab and writing lab teacher, at-risk reading teacher and for the past 16 years, she has taught fourth grade. She has been on a team that created English Language Arts units for fourth-grade instruction, been a Benchmark Assessment System trainer, worked on the Elementary Curriculum Academy team, and contributed to USD 305 on numerous other teams. Layton is committed to education, to continuously adding to her own education and to continuously enhancing her student-centered instruction in her classroom.

“Tina continually engages in professional development and ongoing learning. She has excellent rapport with her students, colleagues and families,” said Deena Hilbig, MLR principal. “She takes her dedication to the profession beyond the classroom, offering tutoring for students at all grade levels in her spare time.”

Layton works very hard to build a solid relationship with her students. 

“I try to learn about my students through observation, sharing in class meetings and conversations,” she explained. “Every child is different and comes from a different home and background. When students need extra support, I make sure that I find that support whether it’s what I can do in the classroom or bringing in outside help.” 

Her students know that they are all valued and important in her classroom.

Secondary Teacher of the Year: Melanie Hammond, science teacher at South High School

Hammond earned her bachelor’s and two master’s degrees from Kansas State University. She has taught science for 20 years at South High School while becoming certified as an English Language Learner, an assistant girl’s swim coach, sponsor of SADD, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Student Council. She is a mentor teacher and a building representative for NEA-Salina.

Hammond enjoys working with at-risk students and makes sure each student feels loved and cared for. Her instruction incorporates real life examples and experiences that they can apply later in life. Hammond explains, “I try to build students’ problem-solving, critical thinking and argumentation skills so that they can be successful no matter what career path they choose.”

She greets her students at the door as they enter each day and creates a positive learning environment. She has excellent technology skills, is creative and is a positive influence in her school.

“Melanie genuinely cares, is enthusiastic and compassionate with her students,” explained Charles Kipp, South High School principal. “She makes every effort to support students’ continued growth and achievement.”

Hammond is a believer that learning never stops. This inspired her to pilot Standards Referenced Grading, otherwise known as measuring students’ mastery on well-defined objectives, at South High. Along with colleagues, she developed the multiple assessments for each standard, proficiency scales to measure students’ mastery and communications to build understanding.

Hammond wants people to know that teachers truly do care about the students they teach. “We don’t do it for the money, or because we couldn’t’ have done something different. We teach because it’s our passion.”

Salina USD 305Tina Layton, fourth-grade teacher at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, and Melanie Hammond, science teacher at South High School, have been selected as USD 305 Teachers of the Year. The Salina Board of Education honored them at its regular meeting on Tuesday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646800042951.jpeg" alt="Tina Layton. Photos courtesy Salina USD 305" />
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 </figure>Elementary Teacher of the Year: Tina Layton, fourth grade teacher at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary SchoolLayton has a degree in music education and elementary education from Wichita State University. She holds an endorsement for English for Speakers of Other Languages. She began teaching at Northern Valley Schools in Almena as a band teacher for two years before joining Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School (MLR). She has worked as science lab and writing lab teacher, at-risk reading teacher and for the past 16 years, she has taught fourth grade. She has been on a team that created English Language Arts units for fourth-grade instruction, been a Benchmark Assessment System trainer, worked on the Elementary Curriculum Academy team, and contributed to USD 305 on numerous other teams. Layton is committed to education, to continuously adding to her own education and to continuously enhancing her student-centered instruction in her classroom.“Tina continually engages in professional development and ongoing learning. She has excellent rapport with her students, colleagues and families,” said Deena Hilbig, MLR principal. “She takes her dedication to the profession beyond the classroom, offering tutoring for students at all grade levels in her spare time.”Layton works very hard to build a solid relationship with her students. “I try to learn about my students through observation, sharing in class meetings and conversations,” she explained. “Every child is different and comes from a different home and background. When students need extra support, I make sure that I find that support whether it’s what I can do in the classroom or bringing in outside help.” Her students know that they are all valued and important in her classroom.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1645563198539.jpeg" alt="Melanie Hammond" />
 <figcaption>Melanie Hammond</figcaption>
 </figure>Secondary Teacher of the Year: Melanie Hammond, science teacher at South High SchoolHammond earned her bachelor’s and two master’s degrees from Kansas State University. She has taught science for 20 years at South High School while becoming certified as an English Language Learner, an assistant girl’s swim coach, sponsor of SADD, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Student Council. She is a mentor teacher and a building representative for NEA-Salina.Hammond enjoys working with at-risk students and makes sure each student feels loved and cared for. Her instruction incorporates real life examples and experiences that they can apply later in life. Hammond explains, “I try to build students’ problem-solving, critical thinking and argumentation skills so that they can be successful no matter what career path they choose.”She greets her students at the door as they enter each day and creates a positive learning environment. She has excellent technology skills, is creative and is a positive influence in her school.“Melanie genuinely cares, is enthusiastic and compassionate with her students,” explained Charles Kipp, South High School principal. “She makes every effort to support students’ continued growth and achievement.”Hammond is a believer that learning never stops. This inspired her to pilot Standards Referenced Grading, otherwise known as measuring students’ mastery on well-defined objectives, at South High. Along with colleagues, she developed the multiple assessments for each standard, proficiency scales to measure students’ mastery and communications to build understanding.Hammond wants people to know that teachers truly do care about the students they teach. “We don’t do it for the money, or because we couldn’t’ have done something different. We teach because it’s our passion.”

Salina USD 305 honors Teachers of the Year

By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau

Growing up, this is about the time of year I spent plenty of weekends patrolling pastures for eastern red cedar trees to lop off with a pair of shears. It was easier to spot the evergreen saplings amidst the browns and tans of last year’s growing season. My job was to find the saplings growing in fence rows, draws and other areas where the fire we’d set a few weeks later was unlikely to reach them. From an evolutionary standpoint, this particular plant is a marvelous organism. A member of the juniper family, the trees seemingly thrive anywhere from deep soils to bare rock. Heat, cold and drought are simple inconveniences. These well-adapted trees have always been present in Kansas prairies, but they once were limited to some of the more marginal land. The cedars could flourish there precisely because there was little other organic matter around. On the open range, periodic wildfires would get hot enough to fully engulf full-grown trees allowing the grassland to reclaim the territory. Today, prescribed burns are used in place of wildfires, especially in the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma. Here, an average of 2.2 million acres will be set ablaze this spring. In the coming weeks, evidence of these burns will be easily visible as plumes of smoke rise over the horizon. Thankfully, rangeland managers have become more purposeful in timing their burns to minimize how much smoke reaches urban areas. Voluntary efforts like the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan allow landowners access to detailed forecast and smoke modeling tools at&nbsp;<a href="https://kfb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=45bba928f411d21617c5eadbe&amp;id=6cb21fa496&amp;e=f3a072990a" target="_blank">www.ksfire.org</a>&nbsp;so they can balance the need for burning with the air quality of their neighbors. These extra steps are a small price to pay compared to the necessity of fire in preserving the prairie. For as well as cedars grow in marginal soils, they do even better in the sod of open ground. It’s not the plow or development that represents the greatest threat to the grasslands of tomorrow, rather it’s the advancement of woody plants like these. This encroachment puts pressure on working rangelands by decreasing livestock production and increasing wildfire risk as well as harming grassland biodiversity for existing wildlife. Expansive prairies are threatened with wholesale transition to woodland, and it can happen in short order. A recent report from Oklahoma State University points out woody plants have increased on more than 108 million acres in the western U.S. since 1999. In turn, that’s driving the potential collapse of the remaining Great Plains grassland. Fire is both fast and affordable, but for its ability to preserve large expanses of grassland, prescribed fires aren’t the same as the wildfires that once ripped through the prairie. There were no fences, road ditches or windbreaks on nearby homes that would interrupt the fire’s spread. Those areas today are a reservoir for mature cedars capable of producing seed that can travel a significant distance, advancing the line of encroachment. Now I’m not advocating we get rid of fences, ditches, windbreaks and other areas where cedars are safe from fire. Rather those with a vested stake in maintaining our productive prairies have to find ways to work together to manage this threat. What that means is a heightened vigilance and perpetual management of cedars and other woody plants, even if that means I’m going to be spending a few weekends in the spring patrolling pastures again to ensure the rangeland in Kansas remains resilient.

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

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 </figure>By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm BureauGrowing up, this is about the time of year I spent plenty of weekends patrolling pastures for eastern red cedar trees to lop off with a pair of shears. It was easier to spot the evergreen saplings amidst the browns and tans of last year’s growing season. My job was to find the saplings growing in fence rows, draws and other areas where the fire we’d set a few weeks later was unlikely to reach them. From an evolutionary standpoint, this particular plant is a marvelous organism. A member of the juniper family, the trees seemingly thrive anywhere from deep soils to bare rock. Heat, cold and drought are simple inconveniences. These well-adapted trees have always been present in Kansas prairies, but they once were limited to some of the more marginal land. The cedars could flourish there precisely because there was little other organic matter around. On the open range, periodic wildfires would get hot enough to fully engulf full-grown trees allowing the grassland to reclaim the territory. Today, prescribed burns are used in place of wildfires, especially in the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma. Here, an average of 2.2 million acres will be set ablaze this spring. In the coming weeks, evidence of these burns will be easily visible as plumes of smoke rise over the horizon. Thankfully, rangeland managers have become more purposeful in timing their burns to minimize how much smoke reaches urban areas. Voluntary efforts like the Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan allow landowners access to detailed forecast and smoke modeling tools at&nbsp;<a href="https://kfb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=45bba928f411d21617c5eadbe&amp;id=6cb21fa496&amp;e=f3a072990a" target="_blank">www.ksfire.org</a>&nbsp;so they can balance the need for burning with the air quality of their neighbors. These extra steps are a small price to pay compared to the necessity of fire in preserving the prairie. For as well as cedars grow in marginal soils, they do even better in the sod of open ground. It’s not the plow or development that represents the greatest threat to the grasslands of tomorrow, rather it’s the advancement of woody plants like these. This encroachment puts pressure on working rangelands by decreasing livestock production and increasing wildfire risk as well as harming grassland biodiversity for existing wildlife. Expansive prairies are threatened with wholesale transition to woodland, and it can happen in short order. A recent report from Oklahoma State University points out woody plants have increased on more than 108 million acres in the western U.S. since 1999. In turn, that’s driving the potential collapse of the remaining Great Plains grassland. Fire is both fast and affordable, but for its ability to preserve large expanses of grassland, prescribed fires aren’t the same as the wildfires that once ripped through the prairie. There were no fences, road ditches or windbreaks on nearby homes that would interrupt the fire’s spread. Those areas today are a reservoir for mature cedars capable of producing seed that can travel a significant distance, advancing the line of encroachment. Now I’m not advocating we get rid of fences, ditches, windbreaks and other areas where cedars are safe from fire. Rather those with a vested stake in maintaining our productive prairies have to find ways to work together to manage this threat. What that means is a heightened vigilance and perpetual management of cedars and other woody plants, even if that means I’m going to be spending a few weekends in the spring patrolling pastures again to ensure the rangeland in Kansas remains resilient."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: Resilient rangeland

Today is Wednesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2022. There are 297 days left in the year. 

On March 9, 1933, Congress, called into special session by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, began its "hundred days" of enacting New Deal legislation. 

In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais. (The couple later divorced.)

In 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free.

In 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Virginia.

In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. During the First World War, Germany declared war on Portugal. 

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers began launching incendiary bomb attacks against Tokyo, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths. 

In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they'd been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. 

In 1976, a cable car in the Italian ski resort of Cavalese fell some 700 feet to the ground when a supporting line snapped, killing 43 people. 

In 1987, Chrysler Corp. announced it had agreed to buy the financially ailing American Motors Corp. 

In 1989, the Senate rejected President George H.W. Bush's nomination of John Tower to be defense secretary by a vote of 53-47. (The next day, Bush tapped Wyoming Rep. Dick Cheney, who went on to win unanimous Senate approval.) 

In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24. 

In 2000, John McCain suspended his presidential campaign, conceding the Republican nomination to George W. Bush. Bill Bradley ended his presidential bid, conceding the Democratic nomination to Vice President Al Gore. 

In 2020, global stock markets and oil prices plunged, reflecting mounting alarm over the impact of the coronavirus. An alarmingly sharp slide at the opening bell on Wall Street triggered the first automatic halt in trading in more than two decades; the Dow industrials finished nearly 8% lower. 

Ten years ago: A high-profile international mission to end the Syrian crisis stumbled before it began as the opposition rejected calls by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan for dialogue with President Bashar Assad as pointless and out of touch after a year of violence. Lindsey Vonn of the United States won the World Cup giant slalom race in Are, Sweden to clinch her fourth overall title.

Five years ago: Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney urged Iraq and the world's nations not to let the Islamic State extremist group "get away with genocide," telling a U.N. meeting that what was "shocking" was not just the group's brutality but the "passive" response by the world's nations.

One year ago: Buckingham Palace said allegations of racism made earlier in the week by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were "concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Longtime NBC and CBS correspondent and television anchor Roger Mudd died at his Virginia home at the age of 93.

Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. James L. Buckley, Conservative-N.Y., is 99. Actor Joyce Van Patten is 88. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 86. Actor Trish Van Devere is 81. Singer-musician John Cale (The Velvet Underground) is 80. Singer Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders) is 80. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 79. Rock musician Robin Trower is 77. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 74. Country musician Jimmie Fadden (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 74. Actor Jaime Lyn Bauer is 73. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 71. TV newscaster Faith Daniels is 65. Actor Linda Fiorentino is 64. Actor Tom Amandes is 63. Actor-director Lonny Price is 63. Country musician Rusty Hendrix (Confederate Railroad) is 62. Actor Juliette Binoche is 58. Rock musician Robert Sledge (Ben Folds Five) is 54. Rock musician Shannon Leto (30 Seconds to Mars) is 52. Rapper C-Murder (AKA C-Miller) is 51. Actor Emmanuel Lewis is 51. Actor Jean Louisa Kelly is 50. Actor Kerr Smith is 50. Actor Oscar Isaac is 43. Comedian Jordan Klepper (TV: "The Daily Show") is 43. Rapper Chingy is 42. Actor Matthew Gray Gubler is 42. Rock musician Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory) is 41. NHL defenseman Brent Burns is 37. Actor Brittany Snow is 36. Rapper Bow Wow is 35. Rapper YG is 32. Actor Cierra Ramirez is 27. U.S. Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Sunisa Lee is 19.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2022. There are 297 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 9, 1933, Congress, called into special session by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, began its "hundred days" of enacting New Deal legislation. On this date: In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais. (The couple later divorced.)In 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free.In 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Virginia.In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. During the First World War, Germany declared war on Portugal. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers began launching incendiary bomb attacks against Tokyo, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths. In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they'd been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. In 1976, a cable car in the Italian ski resort of Cavalese fell some 700 feet to the ground when a supporting line snapped, killing 43 people. In 1987, Chrysler Corp. announced it had agreed to buy the financially ailing American Motors Corp. In 1989, the Senate rejected President George H.W. Bush's nomination of John Tower to be defense secretary by a vote of 53-47. (The next day, Bush tapped Wyoming Rep. Dick Cheney, who went on to win unanimous Senate approval.) In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24. In 2000, John McCain suspended his presidential campaign, conceding the Republican nomination to George W. Bush. Bill Bradley ended his presidential bid, conceding the Democratic nomination to Vice President Al Gore. In 2020, global stock markets and oil prices plunged, reflecting mounting alarm over the impact of the coronavirus. An alarmingly sharp slide at the opening bell on Wall Street triggered the first automatic halt in trading in more than two decades; the Dow industrials finished nearly 8% lower. Ten years ago: A high-profile international mission to end the Syrian crisis stumbled before it began as the opposition rejected calls by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan for dialogue with President Bashar Assad as pointless and out of touch after a year of violence. Lindsey Vonn of the United States won the World Cup giant slalom race in Are, Sweden to clinch her fourth overall title.Five years ago: Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney urged Iraq and the world's nations not to let the Islamic State extremist group "get away with genocide," telling a U.N. meeting that what was "shocking" was not just the group's brutality but the "passive" response by the world's nations.One year ago: Buckingham Palace said allegations of racism made earlier in the week by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were "concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Longtime NBC and CBS correspondent and television anchor Roger Mudd died at his Virginia home at the age of 93. Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. James L. Buckley, Conservative-N.Y., is 99. Actor Joyce Van Patten is 88. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 86. Actor Trish Van Devere is 81. Singer-musician John Cale (The Velvet Underground) is 80. Singer Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders) is 80. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 79. Rock musician Robin Trower is 77. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 74. Country musician Jimmie Fadden (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 74. Actor Jaime Lyn Bauer is 73. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 71. TV newscaster Faith Daniels is 65. Actor Linda Fiorentino is 64. Actor Tom Amandes is 63. Actor-director Lonny Price is 63. Country musician Rusty Hendrix (Confederate Railroad) is 62. Actor Juliette Binoche is 58. Rock musician Robert Sledge (Ben Folds Five) is 54. Rock musician Shannon Leto (30 Seconds to Mars) is 52. Rapper C-Murder (AKA C-Miller) is 51. Actor Emmanuel Lewis is 51. Actor Jean Louisa Kelly is 50. Actor Kerr Smith is 50. Actor Oscar Isaac is 43. Comedian Jordan Klepper (TV: "The Daily Show") is 43. Rapper Chingy is 42. Actor Matthew Gray Gubler is 42. Rock musician Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory) is 41. NHL defenseman Brent Burns is 37. Actor Brittany Snow is 36. Rapper Bow Wow is 35. Rapper YG is 32. Actor Cierra Ramirez is 27. U.S. Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Sunisa Lee is 19.

Today in History - March 9

JEWELL COUNTY - A small earthquake struck southwest of Mankato Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.9 magnitude quake hit at 2:52 p.m. just northwest of the Jewell County State Park. It was centered under 120 Road just south of K Road.

JEWELL COUNTY - A small earthquake struck southwest of Mankato Tuesday afternoon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646796511716.png" alt="The 2:52 p.m. Tuesday, 2.9 magnitude Jewell County earthquake. Map courtesy Kansas Geological Survey" />
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 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.9 magnitude quake hit at 2:52 p.m. just northwest of the Jewell County State Park. It was centered under 120 Road just south of K Road.

2.9 magnitude quake strikes Jewell County Tuesday afternoon

WICHITA — Robert J. Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center, in partnership with other medical centers within the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 15, will host a town hall meeting for women Veterans at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Any woman Veteran may attend the virtual event at&nbsp;<a href="https://video.teleforumonline.com/video/streaming.php?client=21102" target="_blank">access.live/womenveteranstownhall</a>. They can also attend via telephone by dialing 1-855-962-1127. Neither the video link nor telephone number will be active until just before the town hall begins.

“We want all women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to join us for this very important town hall meeting,” said Dole VA Medical Center Director Candace Ifabiyi, a veteran herself. “For women veterans who qualify for VA health benefits, we offer a full continuum of services that include gynecology, pelvic floor therapy, and much more.”

Dole VA has a dedicated women’s health team that includes a women veterans program manager, women veterans medical director, a women behavioral health champion, a gynecologist, a pelvic floor therapist, two women RN navigators for maternity and cancer screenings, and a dedicated women health social worker. The main facility and CBOCs all have two women health designated providers to provide comprehensive health care services for women veterans. Approximately 2,464 women veterans enrolled with Dole VA.

The regional office serves the state of Kansas for the administration of non-medical benefits. They provide a full range of benefits including compensation for service-connected disabilities, pension, education assistance, and vocational counseling and rehabilitation.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VISN 15, also known as the VA Heartland Network, is comprised of the following VA medical centers:

●Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Leavenworth/Topeka, Kansas)

●Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital (Columbia, Missouri)

●John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (Poplar Bluff, Missouri)

●Kansas City VA Medical Center (Kansas City, Missouri)

●St. Louis VA Health Care Systems (St. Louis, Missouri)

●Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, Illinois)

●Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita, Kansas)

“During the town hall meeting, each facility will provide an overview of their services and what they can offer to our women veterans,” Ifabiyi said. “We’ll then open up the lines for questions and discussions. If you have served in the armed forces and you are interested in VA health care services for women, I hope you join us.”

Robert J. Dole VA Medical CenterWICHITA — Robert J. Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center, in partnership with other medical centers within the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 15, will host a town hall meeting for women Veterans at 6 p.m. Thursday. Any woman Veteran may attend the virtual event at&nbsp;<a href="https://video.teleforumonline.com/video/streaming.php?client=21102" target="_blank">access.live/womenveteranstownhall</a>. They can also attend via telephone by dialing 1-855-962-1127. Neither the video link nor telephone number will be active until just before the town hall begins.“We want all women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to join us for this very important town hall meeting,” said Dole VA Medical Center Director Candace Ifabiyi, a veteran herself. “For women veterans who qualify for VA health benefits, we offer a full continuum of services that include gynecology, pelvic floor therapy, and much more.”Dole VA has a dedicated women’s health team that includes a women veterans program manager, women veterans medical director, a women behavioral health champion, a gynecologist, a pelvic floor therapist, two women RN navigators for maternity and cancer screenings, and a dedicated women health social worker. The main facility and CBOCs all have two women health designated providers to provide comprehensive health care services for women veterans. Approximately 2,464 women veterans enrolled with Dole VA.The regional office serves the state of Kansas for the administration of non-medical benefits. They provide a full range of benefits including compensation for service-connected disabilities, pension, education assistance, and vocational counseling and rehabilitation.The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VISN 15, also known as the VA Heartland Network, is comprised of the following VA medical centers:●Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Leavenworth/Topeka, Kansas)●Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital (Columbia, Missouri)●John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (Poplar Bluff, Missouri)●Kansas City VA Medical Center (Kansas City, Missouri)●St. Louis VA Health Care Systems (St. Louis, Missouri)●Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, Illinois)●Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita, Kansas)“During the town hall meeting, each facility will provide an overview of their services and what they can offer to our women veterans,” Ifabiyi said. “We’ll then open up the lines for questions and discussions. If you have served in the armed forces and you are interested in VA health care services for women, I hope you join us.”

VA to host virtual town hall meeting for women veterans

UPDATE 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: Two additional earthquakes have rattled southeastern Saline County Tuesday.

A 3.0 magnitude quake struck at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday east-southeast of Assaria, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. The quake was centered just south of E. Hedberg Road between S. Woodward Road and S. Simpson Road.

At 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, a 2.1 magnitude quake struck nearby. The quake was centered east of S. Simpson Road between E. Lapsley Road and E. Hedberg Road.

GYPSUM - A minor earthquake struck southwest of Gypsum Tuesday morning.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.0 magnitude quake struck at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday. It was centered northwest of the S. Niles Road/E. Hedberg Road intersection.

UPDATE 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: Two additional earthquakes have rattled southeastern Saline County Tuesday.<figure>
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 </figure>A 3.0 magnitude quake struck at 2:37 p.m. Tuesday east-southeast of Assaria, according to the Kansas Geological Survey. The quake was centered just south of E. Hedberg Road between S. Woodward Road and S. Simpson Road.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646794897953.png" alt="The 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, 2.1 magnitude Saline County earthquake." />
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 </figure>At 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, a 2.1 magnitude quake struck nearby. The quake was centered east of S. Simpson Road between E. Lapsley Road and E. Hedberg Road.GYPSUM - A minor earthquake struck southwest of Gypsum Tuesday morning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646761925472.jpeg" alt="The 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, 2.0 magnitude Saline County earthquake. Map courtesy Kansas Geological Survey" />
 <figcaption>The 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, 2.0 magnitude Saline County earthquake. Map courtesy Kansas Geological Survey</figcaption>
 </figure>According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a 2.0 magnitude quake struck at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday. It was centered northwest of the S. Niles Road/E. Hedberg Road intersection.

UPDATE: Three quakes, including a 3.0, strike SE Saline County

SALINE COUNTY—A Salina woman was injured in an accident just before 3 p.m. Tuesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII driven by Lisa Marie Good, 44, Salina, was northbound in the 2200 block of S. Ohio Street.

The Lincoln rear-ended a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by Michael Hauser, 17, Salina, who&nbsp;yielded to emergency lights, pulled to the right and stopped.

EMS transported Good to Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;Hauser was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY—A Salina woman was injured in an accident just before 3 p.m. Tuesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII driven by Lisa Marie Good, 44, Salina, was northbound in the 2200 block of S. Ohio Street.The Lincoln rear-ended a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by Michael Hauser, 17, Salina, who&nbsp;yielded to emergency lights, pulled to the right and stopped.EMS transported Good to Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;Hauser was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Salina woman hospitalized after rear-end crash

CORRECTION: Kansas Wesleyan University has corrected the information below concerning its campus ministers.&nbsp;

Kansas Wesleyan has announced multiple steps designed to better its relationship with University United Methodist Church (UUMC) that will enhance the university’s campus ministry programs.

KWU will provide a grant to UUMC that will pay a portion of Rev. Nick Talbott’s compensation. In turn, Talbott will expand his role in KWU’s campus ministry program and become an official campus pastor. He will be one of two KWU ministers, joining fellow local Methodist minister Scott Jagodzinske.

“Rev. Talbott has been an important part of our campus ministry culture for some time,” said Bridget Weiser, vice president of Student Development. “He has been influential with several of our programs and the growth of many of our students. We’re excited to see him more involved on campus!”

It will be the first time in recent years that KWU will have two ministers on staff. This change continues the&nbsp; recent growth of KWU’s campus ministry programs. The university, for example, has an assigned chaplain for each activity and athletic program.

“Supporting students through ministry and fostering spiritual development – regardless of an individual’s personal belief system – are critical parts of the KWU experience,” said Weiser. “Putting an emphasis on campus ministry programming and staffing helps make sure that spiritual resources are available to all students.”

KWU has also moved its campus ministry offices to UUMC, helping centralize these resources for students.

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 </figure>CORRECTION: Kansas Wesleyan University has corrected the information below concerning its campus ministers.&nbsp;KWUKansas Wesleyan has announced multiple steps designed to better its relationship with University United Methodist Church (UUMC) that will enhance the university’s campus ministry programs.KWU will provide a grant to UUMC that will pay a portion of Rev. Nick Talbott’s compensation. In turn, Talbott will expand his role in KWU’s campus ministry program and become an official campus pastor. He will be one of two KWU ministers, joining fellow local Methodist minister Scott Jagodzinske.“Rev. Talbott has been an important part of our campus ministry culture for some time,” said Bridget Weiser, vice president of Student Development. “He has been influential with several of our programs and the growth of many of our students. We’re excited to see him more involved on campus!”It will be the first time in recent years that KWU will have two ministers on staff. This change continues the&nbsp; recent growth of KWU’s campus ministry programs. The university, for example, has an assigned chaplain for each activity and athletic program.“Supporting students through ministry and fostering spiritual development – regardless of an individual’s personal belief system – are critical parts of the KWU experience,” said Weiser. “Putting an emphasis on campus ministry programming and staffing helps make sure that spiritual resources are available to all students.”KWU has also moved its campus ministry offices to UUMC, helping centralize these resources for students.

CORRECTION: KWU increases ties with University United Methodist Church

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Bonilla named new principal at St. Mary's Grade School

A guest artist and the next music director finalist will be featured during the upcoming Salina Symphony concert.

The Salina Symphony is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. March 27 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Concert tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://salinasymphony.org">salinasymphony.org</a>. Single admission is $29 or $39 and $19 for students.

Please visit the Salina Symphony website for information about the Stiefel Theatre’s COVID-19 policy.

The upcoming concert will feature "the infectious rhythms of Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez and the triumphant melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

Music director finalist information from Salina Symphony

A native of Israel, Yaniv Attar serves as music director of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra in Bellingham, Wash., as well as artistic partner with Northwest Sinfonietta in Seattle and music director of the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra. During his tenure in Bellingham, the BSO has seen tremendous audience growth, a rise in donations and sponsorships, and a threefold increase in its education and community activities, now reaching thousands of students and patrons every year. Because of these efforts, Attar was awarded the Mayor’s Arts Award for his contribution to the musical life in Bellingham.

Attar is known for his creative programming, including a concert series begun in Bellingham in 2015 titled “Harmony from Discord.” This concert series amplifies the music of composers who wrote while oppressed, highlighting their ability to transcend the dark reality of their situation and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit. Since many of these

works are rarely performed, the goal of the series is to bring a renewed interest to the music, while furthering discussion about the use of art as a tool to transcend oppression and bring a message of hope and unity.

Attar has studied with Israel Edelson in Jerusalem, Virginia Allen at the Juilliard School in New York, and Neil Thomson at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was also conductor of the Tempus Chamber Orchestra. In 2008, Attar earned his doctor of music from McGill University, where he studied under the tutelage of Alexis Hauser. He also studied with renowned conductors such as Kurt Masur, Leonard Slatkin and Jorma Panula. He has worked with many orchestras in North America, Europe and Israel, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Dohnanyi Orchestra Budapest, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra (Germany) and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (Israel).

Attar is also an accomplished classical guitarist. He was the first guitarist to win the Aviv Competition Prize in Israel and the Concerto Competition at the Juilliard School.

Guest artist information from Salina Symphony

Guest artist Daniel Bolshoy is a senior lecturer in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, where he directs the guitar program. An Israeli-Canadian guitarist, he has performed as a soloist with more than 60 orchestras internationally including the Mexico City Philharmonic, the Volgograd (Russia) Symphony and the symphony orchestras of New Mexico, Modesto, Fresno, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Kingston, Victoria, Okanagan, Saskatoon and Nova Scotia as well as the Chamber Orchestras of Israel, Pennsylvania, Manitoba, Ottawa, The Northwest Sinfonietta and many others.

An avid chamber musician, Bolshoy has performed at numerous chamber music festivald and concert series throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia and the Middle East. He appears on seven commercial recordings and two documentary films on the

Bravo! TV network. His recordings and live performances are often broadcast on CBC Radio, NPR and various classical music stations.

Bolshoy recently completed a tour of concerts and master classes in China, including a residency at the Beijing central conservatory. This season, he is scheduled to perform concerti and solo recitals across North America as well as in Europe and Asia.

Attar and Bolshoy are scheduled to present a pre-concert talk at 3 p.m. in the Stiefel Theatre Watson Room. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

By SALINA POSTA guest artist and the next music director finalist will be featured during the upcoming Salina Symphony concert.The Salina Symphony is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. March 27 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Concert tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://salinasymphony.org">salinasymphony.org</a>. Single admission is $29 or $39 and $19 for students.Please visit the Salina Symphony website for information about the Stiefel Theatre’s COVID-19 policy.The upcoming concert will feature "the infectious rhythms of Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez and the triumphant melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646760151556.jpeg" alt="Yaniv Attar. Photos courtesy Salina Symphony" />
 <figcaption>Yaniv Attar. Photos courtesy Salina Symphony</figcaption>
 </figure>Music director finalist information from Salina SymphonyA native of Israel, Yaniv Attar serves as music director of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra in Bellingham, Wash., as well as artistic partner with Northwest Sinfonietta in Seattle and music director of the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra. During his tenure in Bellingham, the BSO has seen tremendous audience growth, a rise in donations and sponsorships, and a threefold increase in its education and community activities, now reaching thousands of students and patrons every year. Because of these efforts, Attar was awarded the Mayor’s Arts Award for his contribution to the musical life in Bellingham.Attar is known for his creative programming, including a concert series begun in Bellingham in 2015 titled “Harmony from Discord.” This concert series amplifies the music of composers who wrote while oppressed, highlighting their ability to transcend the dark reality of their situation and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit. Since many of theseworks are rarely performed, the goal of the series is to bring a renewed interest to the music, while furthering discussion about the use of art as a tool to transcend oppression and bring a message of hope and unity.Attar has studied with Israel Edelson in Jerusalem, Virginia Allen at the Juilliard School in New York, and Neil Thomson at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was also conductor of the Tempus Chamber Orchestra. In 2008, Attar earned his doctor of music from McGill University, where he studied under the tutelage of Alexis Hauser. He also studied with renowned conductors such as Kurt Masur, Leonard Slatkin and Jorma Panula. He has worked with many orchestras in North America, Europe and Israel, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Dohnanyi Orchestra Budapest, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra (Germany) and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (Israel).Attar is also an accomplished classical guitarist. He was the first guitarist to win the Aviv Competition Prize in Israel and the Concerto Competition at the Juilliard School.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646760219291.jpeg" alt="Daniel Bolshoy" />
 <figcaption>Daniel Bolshoy</figcaption>
 </figure>Guest artist information from Salina SymphonyGuest artist Daniel Bolshoy is a senior lecturer in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, where he directs the guitar program. An Israeli-Canadian guitarist, he has performed as a soloist with more than 60 orchestras internationally including the Mexico City Philharmonic, the Volgograd (Russia) Symphony and the symphony orchestras of New Mexico, Modesto, Fresno, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Kingston, Victoria, Okanagan, Saskatoon and Nova Scotia as well as the Chamber Orchestras of Israel, Pennsylvania, Manitoba, Ottawa, The Northwest Sinfonietta and many others.An avid chamber musician, Bolshoy has performed at numerous chamber music festivald and concert series throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia and the Middle East. He appears on seven commercial recordings and two documentary films on theBravo! TV network. His recordings and live performances are often broadcast on CBC Radio, NPR and various classical music stations.Bolshoy recently completed a tour of concerts and master classes in China, including a residency at the Beijing central conservatory. This season, he is scheduled to perform concerti and solo recitals across North America as well as in Europe and Asia.Pre-concert talkAttar and Bolshoy are scheduled to present a pre-concert talk at 3 p.m. in the Stiefel Theatre Watson Room. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.

Next Salina Symphony concert set for March 27

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Save this pocket guide and start planning for your spring veggie gardens today.

A well–planned, properly tended vegetable garden not only provides an excellent source of fresh, nutritious vegetables, but also relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family. With a few simple tools, a little space, and a desire to nurture plant growth, anyone can create a thriving vegetable garden.

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From the K-State Research and Extension Facebook page:It's the most wonderful time of the year! Save this pocket guide and start planning for your spring veggie gardens today.A well–planned, properly tended vegetable garden not only provides an excellent source of fresh, nutritious vegetables, but also relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family. With a few simple tools, a little space, and a desire to nurture plant growth, anyone can create a thriving vegetable garden.Read more in the Kansas Garden Guide: <a href="http://ksre-learn.com/kansas-garden-guide?fbclid=IwAR2BdK4yrj6uiIWGKa6zeG2MOELNg2Y5NPT2M0_j7BXAjq7CpSh56XsT2KE" target="_blank">ksre-learn.com/kansas-garden-guide</a><figure>
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KSRE: Time to start planning spring vegetable gardens!

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has awarded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships-aid/scholarships/future-students/additional-opportunities/freshman/competitive/kassebaum-scholarship.html" target="_blank">Kassebaum Scholarships</a>&nbsp;to four high school seniors. The scholarship competition was conducted earlier this semester. K-State received a significant number of applications, and a selection committee chose 10 student finalists to interview for the scholarship. Of those interviewed, Campbell McNorton,&nbsp;Eudora, a senior from Eudora High School; Emma Shulda,&nbsp;Salina, a senior from Salina South High School; Jack O'Malley,&nbsp;Wichita, a senior from Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School; and Dalia Acevedo,&nbsp;West Dundee, Ill., a senior from Harry D. Jacobs High School,&nbsp;were chosen to receive the $5,000 scholarship. Named in honor of former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum-Baker, the Kassebaum Scholarship recognizes students whose academic and extracurricular achievements reflect the potential for and desire to make a difference through energetic leadership in the public service arena. The Kassebaum Scholarship has been awarded to 135 students since its inception in 2001. K-State is a leader among public universities in Truman, Goldwater and Udall scholars. Often recipients of these prestigious scholarships come from the Kassebaum Scholarship program. Students will be engaged in enrichment and professional development opportunities to enhance their K-State experience as a result of collaborations between Scholar Services in the Academic Achievement Center and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships. Students will develop an individualized plan to meet their academic and professional aspirations. Finalists for K-State's Kassebaum Scholarship included the following high school seniors: Kinley Nielsen,&nbsp;El Dorado, a senior from El Dorado High School; Alyssa Boudreau,&nbsp;Leawood, a senior from St. Thomas Aquinas High School; Ibrahim Ciftci and Kristopher Long, both from&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;and both seniors at Manhattan High School; Remy Evans,&nbsp;Garden City, Mo., a senior from Holden High School; and Matthew Fries,&nbsp;Bartlesville, Okla., a senior from Bartlesville High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kansas State UniversityMANHATTAN — Kansas State University has awarded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships-aid/scholarships/future-students/additional-opportunities/freshman/competitive/kassebaum-scholarship.html" target="_blank">Kassebaum Scholarships</a>&nbsp;to four high school seniors. The scholarship competition was conducted earlier this semester. K-State received a significant number of applications, and a selection committee chose 10 student finalists to interview for the scholarship. Of those interviewed, Campbell McNorton,&nbsp;Eudora, a senior from Eudora High School; Emma Shulda,&nbsp;Salina, a senior from Salina South High School; Jack O'Malley,&nbsp;Wichita, a senior from Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School; and Dalia Acevedo,&nbsp;West Dundee, Ill., a senior from Harry D. Jacobs High School,&nbsp;were chosen to receive the $5,000 scholarship. Named in honor of former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum-Baker, the Kassebaum Scholarship recognizes students whose academic and extracurricular achievements reflect the potential for and desire to make a difference through energetic leadership in the public service arena. The Kassebaum Scholarship has been awarded to 135 students since its inception in 2001. K-State is a leader among public universities in Truman, Goldwater and Udall scholars. Often recipients of these prestigious scholarships come from the Kassebaum Scholarship program. Students will be engaged in enrichment and professional development opportunities to enhance their K-State experience as a result of collaborations between Scholar Services in the Academic Achievement Center and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships. Students will develop an individualized plan to meet their academic and professional aspirations. Finalists for K-State's Kassebaum Scholarship included the following high school seniors: Kinley Nielsen,&nbsp;El Dorado, a senior from El Dorado High School; Alyssa Boudreau,&nbsp;Leawood, a senior from St. Thomas Aquinas High School; Ibrahim Ciftci and Kristopher Long, both from&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;and both seniors at Manhattan High School; Remy Evans,&nbsp;Garden City, Mo., a senior from Holden High School; and Matthew Fries,&nbsp;Bartlesville, Okla., a senior from Bartlesville High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Salina's Emma Shulda among new Kassebaum Scholarship recipients

UPDATE 4:20 p.m. Tuesday: Five additional counties in our area now are facing a winter storm watch.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.&nbsp; For road conditions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kandrive.org/">kandrive.org</a>&nbsp;or call 5-1-1 or 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.

Heavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9  inches are possible. Additionally, northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph may cause some blowing and drifting snow.

Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: Additionally counties in our area are now included in a winter storm watch.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.

Heavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Additionally, wind chill values will fall to near zero by Thursday morning.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Winter storm watches have been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon that includes Lincoln County.

Moderate to heavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Additionally, wind chill values will fall to near zero by Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.

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 </figure>UPDATE 4:20 p.m. Tuesday: Five additional counties in our area now are facing a winter storm watch.Slow down and use caution while traveling.&nbsp; For road conditions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kandrive.org/">kandrive.org</a>&nbsp;or call 5-1-1 or 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyHeavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches are possible. Additionally, northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph may cause some blowing and drifting snow.Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.UPDATE 11:30 a.m. Tuesday: Additionally counties in our area are now included in a winter storm watch.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountySaline CountyHeavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Additionally, wind chill values will fall to near zero by Thursday morning.Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.By SALINA POSTWinter storm watches have been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon that includes Lincoln County.Moderate to heavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Additionally, wind chill values will fall to near zero by Thursday morning.Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyHeavy snow, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. The wind will generally be northeasterly at around 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph, therefore, some blowing and drifting snow will also be possible.Plan on slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. Most of the expected snow will fall Wednesday night into Thursday morning, which could impact the Thursday morning commute.

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