By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

An estimated $13,000 worth of tools were stolen from a construction trailer in north Salina earlier this week.

Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that representatives of Busboom and Rauh Construction and Hutton Construction told officers that sometime between 1:30 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday someone broke into a construction trailer at a storage site in the 1200 block of E. North Street and stole approximately $13,000 worth of construction hand tools. 

Hanus said that a comprehensive list of stolen tools was still being compiled, but that some of the tools known to be missing included laser levels, hammer drills, and regular drills. Additionally, the locks on two other construction trailers were damaged.

Total damage to the three trailers was estimated at $1,500, he said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostAn estimated $13,000 worth of tools were stolen from a construction trailer in north Salina earlier this week.Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that representatives of Busboom and Rauh Construction and Hutton Construction told officers that sometime between 1:30 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday someone broke into a construction trailer at a storage site in the 1200 block of E. North Street and stole approximately $13,000 worth of construction hand tools. Hanus said that a comprehensive list of stolen tools was still being compiled, but that some of the tools known to be missing included laser levels, hammer drills, and regular drills. Additionally, the locks on two other construction trailers were damaged.Total damage to the three trailers was estimated at $1,500, he said.

Construction trailer burgled; tools taken estimated at $13,000

A Saline County man is out $30,000 after falling for a texting scam involving an alleged woman.

Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that an elderly Saline County man started a texting conversation with someone claiming to be a woman. At first, the conversation was just friendly chat between two people who supposedly had being older and lonely in common, he said.

Then the alleged woman began discussing visiting the man and even possibly moving to Saline County. The alleged woman also began asking for money. Initially, the man wired $1,000 to the alleged woman, and then began wiring multiple increments of money via Western Union until the total reached $30,000, Hughes said. At that point, the fraud department of the man's bank took notice and intervened.

Hughes said that in this type of scam, the scammer most often will take on a role that is gender opposite from that of the person being scammed, playing on the emotions of the person being scammed.

Regardless of how nice people seem, Hughes said it is important to remember to not wire money to people you don't know. If someone asks you to wire money or to purchase gift cards and then provide the card numbers, it's a scam.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Saline County man is out $30,000 after falling for a texting scam involving an alleged woman.Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that an elderly Saline County man started a texting conversation with someone claiming to be a woman. At first, the conversation was just friendly chat between two people who supposedly had being older and lonely in common, he said.Then the alleged woman began discussing visiting the man and even possibly moving to Saline County. The alleged woman also began asking for money. Initially, the man wired $1,000 to the alleged woman, and then began wiring multiple increments of money via Western Union until the total reached $30,000, Hughes said. At that point, the fraud department of the man's bank took notice and intervened.Hughes said that in this type of scam, the scammer most often will take on a role that is gender opposite from that of the person being scammed, playing on the emotions of the person being scammed.Regardless of how nice people seem, Hughes said it is important to remember to not wire money to people you don't know. If someone asks you to wire money or to purchase gift cards and then provide the card numbers, it's a scam.

Saline County man scammed out of $30,000

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The world has become an anxious, worrisome place. Anxiety has been escalating on a near-vertical trendline—currently, 40 million adults in the U.S. alone are struggling.<a href="https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics" target="_blank">1</a>&nbsp;

Make no mistake: Even if you don’t struggle with anxiety, it&nbsp;is&nbsp;real, and it’s powerful. I know I’ve been weighed down by anxiety and the runaway train of fear and compulsion. But I also know that healing and peace is possible when we decide to change our identity, take ownership of our thoughts and actions, and partner with anxiety instead of going to war with it.

Anxiety is like a smoke alarm. It goes off when it detects a threat in our bodies or our environments—like when we feel we’re in danger, alone or out of control. In most cases (though not all), anxiety does not mean something is wrong inside us, but rather, it means there are fires in our environment—like disconnection, safety concerns, overstimulation or past trauma—that need to be addressed. Sometimes, it’s as simple as drinking way too much coffee and not getting enough sleep.

Healing our anxious minds and bodies is a daily and lifelong journey, but it’s one worth taking. As you learn how to deal with your anxiety, I want to encourage you to start by focusing on these six key things:

1. Stop using anxiety as an identity

Millions of people have been labeled as disordered. They have anxiety and believe they’ve got a disease. Hear me say this:&nbsp;You are not your anxiety. Instead, anxiety is a&nbsp;learned physical and mental response to a world full of threats and disconnection—perceived or real. It’s your body’s way of trying to take care of you. And since you learned it, it can be unlearned. &nbsp;

Learn to pay attention to your personal anxiety alarms and what makes them go off. Maybe it’s running into a certain coworker in the hall or being ignored by someone you care about. Or maybe it’s when you arrive home after a long, exhausting day and feel afraid to step inside because&nbsp;loneliness&nbsp;is&nbsp;waiting to greet you. Maybe it’s a past tragedy, deep trauma or hyper-stressed mind.

Yes, the alarms are loud, and your thoughts might spin out of control. But the longer you ignore the alarms, the longer you go without getting what you need. Pay attention to what your anxiety alarms are telling you instead of running from the noise.

3. Take an inventory of your life&nbsp;

All change begins with owning reality. You must ask yourself:&nbsp;What’s going right for me and what’s not?&nbsp;To begin healing, you&nbsp;must&nbsp;take inventory of how things are going.

Here are some questions to help you begin. Write down your answers to see what you learn and what needs to change.

●Am I safe and valued in my current environment?

●Have I dealt with past traumas and painful relationships?

●Do I have a friend or a community I can count on?

●Do I find purpose and meaning in my work or family?

●Am I eating well, exercising, and getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night?

●What forms of distraction or comfort am I addicted to?

●What stimulants am I consuming (caffeine, sugar, etc.)?

4. Make a habit of identifying your thoughts and emotions

An anxious mind can feel like your brain is filled with chaos. Writing your thoughts and feelings on paper gets them out of your body and often takes their power away. Instead of chaos, your thoughts become just words on paper. From there, you can sort through the truth and the lies of what’s on the paper. You can demand evidence from the thoughts and learn to challenge the critical voice or worst-case scenario death spiral inside your head.

5. Go from controlling your thoughts to changing your actions

When you look at your thoughts on paper, you can begin to identify what’s&nbsp;within&nbsp;your control and what’s&nbsp;outside&nbsp;of&nbsp;your control. For example, let’s consider your workplace. Say you’re overwhelmed and burned out at work. You can’t control the decisions your boss and coworkers make, but you&nbsp;can&nbsp;decide how&nbsp;you&nbsp;will act at work—how you show up early, work with integrity and excellence, and respect others. You can choose to avoid gossip, delete obnoxious group texts, and speak up when necessary. You can also choose to set boundaries, or maybe even look for a different job.

Learning to control and direct your thoughts and actions takes time, strength and practice—just like working out a muscle. But we can all do it!

Now, if you’ve taken to the steps to address the things within your control and you’re still struggling, you might be considering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATRwU2IBQ9Y" target="_blank">anxiety medication</a>. I want to be clear: As a society, we are&nbsp;way&nbsp;overmedicated. But for a season, medication can help you dial down or “turn off” your anxiety alarms. But silencing the alarm won’t put out the fires, which means, in almost every situation,&nbsp;medication is not a long-term solution.

Years ago, anxiety medications were an important piece of my healing puzzle. They didn’t solve or take away my anxiety, but they did help turn down the volume on the alarms so I could meet with a counselor, address my work and home life, and begin to take better care of myself. I haven’t taken them in years—but they served their purpose for a season. Don’t let anyone tell you that all medications are evil. And don’t let anyone tell you that medication by itself can cure anxiety.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before taking medications, I recommend working with a counselor and a doctor to examine your diet, sleep, relationships, trauma and family histories. If you do end up taking medicine for a season, it can be a remarkable support as you heal and change your thoughts and actions. Just remember that it doesn’t have to be—and almost never should be—a part of your story forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;

6. Connect with real people in real ways

Our bodies can’t be well without regular, connected community. We biologically, spiritually and emotionally need others—and we need them in person. Don’t turn to a screen after your alarms start to sound. Don’t text unless you have no other options. Don’t run to social media unless you truly have no place left to go.

Call someone. Go visit someone. See a real face. Hear a real voice. If it’s safe, touch a real hand. Have a real hug. Find a way to talk to or see a human. Connect with people you love or who you can be vulnerable with. This might mean calling a therapist, a pastor, your neighbor, a hotline, a friend or an old college buddy you haven’t seen in forever. Make true human connection a critical and essential part of your life.

The next time the alarms start ringing, pause. Ask yourself what the alarms are trying to tell you. Remember: You have tools to deal with anxiety. Reach out to someone you can trust. Breathe deeply and intentionally. Challenge your thoughts and lean into healthy actions. You can do this—and you are worth the work. You are worth being well.

John Delony&nbsp;is a mental health expert with&nbsp;PhDs in Counselor Education &amp; Supervision and Higher Education Administration&nbsp;from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor, and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Follow John on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/johndelony" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/johndelony" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.johndelony.com/" target="_blank">www.johndelony.com</a>.

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 </figure>By JOHN DELONYThe world has become an anxious, worrisome place. Anxiety has been escalating on a near-vertical trendline—currently, 40 million adults in the U.S. alone are struggling.<a href="https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics" target="_blank">1</a>&nbsp;Make no mistake: Even if you don’t struggle with anxiety, it&nbsp;is&nbsp;real, and it’s powerful. I know I’ve been weighed down by anxiety and the runaway train of fear and compulsion. But I also know that healing and peace is possible when we decide to change our identity, take ownership of our thoughts and actions, and partner with anxiety instead of going to war with it.Anxiety is like a smoke alarm. It goes off when it detects a threat in our bodies or our environments—like when we feel we’re in danger, alone or out of control. In most cases (though not all), anxiety does not mean something is wrong inside us, but rather, it means there are fires in our environment—like disconnection, safety concerns, overstimulation or past trauma—that need to be addressed. Sometimes, it’s as simple as drinking way too much coffee and not getting enough sleep.Healing our anxious minds and bodies is a daily and lifelong journey, but it’s one worth taking. As you learn how to deal with your anxiety, I want to encourage you to start by focusing on these six key things:1. Stop using anxiety as an identityMillions of people have been labeled as disordered. They have anxiety and believe they’ve got a disease. Hear me say this:&nbsp;You are not your anxiety. Instead, anxiety is a&nbsp;learned physical and mental response to a world full of threats and disconnection—perceived or real. It’s your body’s way of trying to take care of you. And since you learned it, it can be unlearned. &nbsp;2. Honor the alarmsLearn to pay attention to your personal anxiety alarms and what makes them go off. Maybe it’s running into a certain coworker in the hall or being ignored by someone you care about. Or maybe it’s when you arrive home after a long, exhausting day and feel afraid to step inside because&nbsp;loneliness&nbsp;is&nbsp;waiting to greet you. Maybe it’s a past tragedy, deep trauma or hyper-stressed mind.Yes, the alarms are loud, and your thoughts might spin out of control. But the longer you ignore the alarms, the longer you go without getting what you need. Pay attention to what your anxiety alarms are telling you instead of running from the noise.3. Take an inventory of your life&nbsp;All change begins with owning reality. You must ask yourself:&nbsp;What’s going right for me and what’s not?&nbsp;To begin healing, you&nbsp;must&nbsp;take inventory of how things are going.Here are some questions to help you begin. Write down your answers to see what you learn and what needs to change.●Am I safe and valued in my current environment?●Have I dealt with past traumas and painful relationships?●Where do I feel anxiety in my body?●Do I have a friend or a community I can count on?●Do I find purpose and meaning in my work or family?●Am I eating well, exercising, and getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night?●What forms of distraction or comfort am I addicted to?●What stimulants am I consuming (caffeine, sugar, etc.)?4. Make a habit of identifying your thoughts and emotionsAn anxious mind can feel like your brain is filled with chaos. Writing your thoughts and feelings on paper gets them out of your body and often takes their power away. Instead of chaos, your thoughts become just words on paper. From there, you can sort through the truth and the lies of what’s on the paper. You can demand evidence from the thoughts and learn to challenge the critical voice or worst-case scenario death spiral inside your head.5. Go from controlling your thoughts to changing your actionsWhen you look at your thoughts on paper, you can begin to identify what’s&nbsp;within&nbsp;your control and what’s&nbsp;outside&nbsp;of&nbsp;your control. For example, let’s consider your workplace. Say you’re overwhelmed and burned out at work. You can’t control the decisions your boss and coworkers make, but you&nbsp;can&nbsp;decide how&nbsp;you&nbsp;will act at work—how you show up early, work with integrity and excellence, and respect others. You can choose to avoid gossip, delete obnoxious group texts, and speak up when necessary. You can also choose to set boundaries, or maybe even look for a different job.Learning to control and direct your thoughts and actions takes time, strength and practice—just like working out a muscle. But we can all do it!Now, if you’ve taken to the steps to address the things within your control and you’re still struggling, you might be considering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATRwU2IBQ9Y" target="_blank">anxiety medication</a>. I want to be clear: As a society, we are&nbsp;way&nbsp;overmedicated. But for a season, medication can help you dial down or “turn off” your anxiety alarms. But silencing the alarm won’t put out the fires, which means, in almost every situation,&nbsp;medication is not a long-term solution.Years ago, anxiety medications were an important piece of my healing puzzle. They didn’t solve or take away my anxiety, but they did help turn down the volume on the alarms so I could meet with a counselor, address my work and home life, and begin to take better care of myself. I haven’t taken them in years—but they served their purpose for a season. Don’t let anyone tell you that all medications are evil. And don’t let anyone tell you that medication by itself can cure anxiety.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before taking medications, I recommend working with a counselor and a doctor to examine your diet, sleep, relationships, trauma and family histories. If you do end up taking medicine for a season, it can be a remarkable support as you heal and change your thoughts and actions. Just remember that it doesn’t have to be—and almost never should be—a part of your story forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Connect with real people in real waysOur bodies can’t be well without regular, connected community. We biologically, spiritually and emotionally need others—and we need them in person. Don’t turn to a screen after your alarms start to sound. Don’t text unless you have no other options. Don’t run to social media unless you truly have no place left to go.Call someone. Go visit someone. See a real face. Hear a real voice. If it’s safe, touch a real hand. Have a real hug. Find a way to talk to or see a human. Connect with people you love or who you can be vulnerable with. This might mean calling a therapist, a pastor, your neighbor, a hotline, a friend or an old college buddy you haven’t seen in forever. Make true human connection a critical and essential part of your life.Practical Tips for Anxiety ReliefThe next time the alarms start ringing, pause. Ask yourself what the alarms are trying to tell you. Remember: You have tools to deal with anxiety. Reach out to someone you can trust. Breathe deeply and intentionally. Challenge your thoughts and lean into healthy actions. You can do this—and you are worth the work. You are worth being well.John Delony&nbsp;is a mental health expert with&nbsp;PhDs in Counselor Education &amp; Supervision and Higher Education Administration&nbsp;from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor, and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Follow John on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/johndelony" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/johndelony" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.johndelony.com/" target="_blank">www.johndelony.com</a>.

DELONY: How to deal with anxiety

Free! Quality tax preparation from IRS-certified preparers to individuals and families earning up to $56,000 annually at VITA.

Get all your tax papers together and drop them off at VITA by April 7. “You can bring your papers in a shoebox, a grocery sack, or a recycled holiday gift bag,” said Mary Chegwidden, VITA Intake Volunteer.&nbsp;

“Our program allows people to come in during times that fit their schedule. We have morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours available for drop-off and pick-up,” said Phil Bowman, VITA quality review volunteer.

The program’s objective is to help eligible taxpayers file their taxes and receive their refunds to improve their financial stability, one of the focus areas of the Salina Area United Way.

“Stimulus payments and child tax credits are two of the most common income questions this year, and our IRS-Certified Volunteers are here to answer questions for tax filers,” said Brenda Gutierrez, Salina Area United Way.

The Salina Area United Way provides free income tax preparation through the VITA Program to assist individuals and families earning $56,000 or less.&nbsp;The Salina VITA program's last day to drop-off is April 7, 2022. Drop-off hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The VITA location is the Salina Area United Way office, 113 N. Seventh Street. More information about the free tax service is available by phoning (785) 827-1312.

The VITA program, created in 1969, assists underserved communities, such as low- and moderate-income individuals and limited English proficient taxpayers. VITA provides free federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing. The IRS provides tax law training, certification, and oversight.

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 </figure>Salina Area United WayFree! Quality tax preparation from IRS-certified preparers to individuals and families earning up to $56,000 annually at VITA.Get all your tax papers together and drop them off at VITA by April 7. “You can bring your papers in a shoebox, a grocery sack, or a recycled holiday gift bag,” said Mary Chegwidden, VITA Intake Volunteer.&nbsp;“Our program allows people to come in during times that fit their schedule. We have morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours available for drop-off and pick-up,” said Phil Bowman, VITA quality review volunteer.The program’s objective is to help eligible taxpayers file their taxes and receive their refunds to improve their financial stability, one of the focus areas of the Salina Area United Way.“Stimulus payments and child tax credits are two of the most common income questions this year, and our IRS-Certified Volunteers are here to answer questions for tax filers,” said Brenda Gutierrez, Salina Area United Way.The Salina Area United Way provides free income tax preparation through the VITA Program to assist individuals and families earning $56,000 or less.&nbsp;The Salina VITA program's last day to drop-off is April 7, 2022. Drop-off hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The VITA location is the Salina Area United Way office, 113 N. Seventh Street. More information about the free tax service is available by phoning (785) 827-1312.The VITA program, created in 1969, assists underserved communities, such as low- and moderate-income individuals and limited English proficient taxpayers. VITA provides free federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing. The IRS provides tax law training, certification, and oversight.

United Way VITA program offers free tax preparation

Today is Thursday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2022. There are 282 days left in the year.

On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound and began leaking an estimated 11 million gallons of crude oil.

In 1765, Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.

In 1832, a mob in Hiram, Ohio, attacked, tarred and feathered Mormon leaders Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon.

In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.

In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill granting future independence to the Philippines.

In 1976, the president of Argentina, Isabel Peron, was deposed by her country's military.

In 1980, one of El Salvador's most respected Roman Catholic Church leaders, Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, was shot to death by a sniper as he celebrated Mass in San Salvador.

In 1995, after 20 years, British soldiers stopped routine patrols in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In 1999, NATO launched airstrikes against Yugoslavia, marking the first time in its 50-year existence that it had ever attacked a sovereign country. Thirty-nine people were killed when fire erupted in the Mont Blanc tunnel in France and burned for two days.

In 2010, keeping a promise he'd made to anti-abortion Democratic lawmakers to assure passage of his historic health care legislation, President Barack Obama signed an executive order against using federal funds to pay for elective abortions covered by private insurance.

In 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320, crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board; investigators said the jetliner was deliberately downed by the 27-year-old co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz.

In 2016, a U.N. war crimes court convicted former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic of genocide and nine other charges for orchestrating a campaign of terror that left 100,000 people dead during the 1992-95 war in Bosnia; Karadzic was sentenced to 40 years in prison. (The sentence was later increased to life in prison.)

In 2020, the International Olympic Committee announced that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo would be postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus.

Ten years ago: Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary, beating front-runner Mitt Romney in yet another conservative Southern state. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, with a long history of cardiovascular problems, underwent a heart transplant at a Virginia hospital.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump and GOP leaders yanked their bill to repeal "Obamacare" off the House floor when it became clear the measure would fail badly. Former Penn State President Graham Spanier was convicted of hushing up child sexual abuse allegations in 2001 against Jerry Sandusky, whose arrest a decade later blew up into a major scandal for the university. (After losing an appeal, Spanier served nearly two months in jail.)

One year ago: The Senate confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation's assistant secretary of health; Levine was the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation. Virginia, the state with the second-highest number of executions, became the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. Jessica Walter, whose roles included a scheming matriarch on TV's "Arrested Development" and a stalker in the film "Play Misty for Me," died at 80. "Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status, winning the top award at the Producers Guild of America Awards.

Today's Birthdays: Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is 83. Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is 75. Rock musician Lee Oskar is 74. Singer Nick Lowe is 73. Rock musician Dougie Thomson (Supertramp) is 71. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is 71. Actor Donna Pescow is 68. Actor Robert Carradine is 68. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, is 68. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is 66. Actor Kelly LeBrock is 62. TV personality Star Jones is 60. Country-rock musician Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) is 58. Actor Peter Jacobson is 57. Rock singer-musician Sharon Corr (The Corrs) is 52. Actor Lauren Bowles is 52. Actor Lara Flynn Boyle is 52. Rapper Maceo (AKA P.A. Pasemaster Mase) is 52. Actor Megyn Price is 51. Actor Jim Parsons is 49. Christian rock musician Chad Butler (Switchfoot) is 48. Actor Alyson Hannigan is 48. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is 46. Actor Amanda Brugel (TV: "The Handmaid's Tale") is 45. Actor Olivia Burnette is 45. Actor Jessica Chastain is 45. Actor Amir Arison is 44. Actor Lake Bell is 43. Rock musician Benj Gershman (O.A.R.) is 42. Neo-soul musician Jesse Phillips (St. Paul &amp; the Broken Bones) is 42. Actor Philip Winchester (TV: "Strike Back") is 41. Dancer Val Chmerkovskiy is 36. Actor Keisha Castle-Hughes is 32.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2022. There are 282 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound and began leaking an estimated 11 million gallons of crude oil.On this date:In 1765, Britain enacted the Quartering Act, requiring American colonists to provide temporary housing to British soldiers.In 1832, a mob in Hiram, Ohio, attacked, tarred and feathered Mormon leaders Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon.In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch announced in Berlin that he had discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill granting future independence to the Philippines.In 1976, the president of Argentina, Isabel Peron, was deposed by her country's military.In 1980, one of El Salvador's most respected Roman Catholic Church leaders, Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, was shot to death by a sniper as he celebrated Mass in San Salvador.In 1995, after 20 years, British soldiers stopped routine patrols in Belfast, Northern Ireland.In 1999, NATO launched airstrikes against Yugoslavia, marking the first time in its 50-year existence that it had ever attacked a sovereign country. Thirty-nine people were killed when fire erupted in the Mont Blanc tunnel in France and burned for two days.In 2010, keeping a promise he'd made to anti-abortion Democratic lawmakers to assure passage of his historic health care legislation, President Barack Obama signed an executive order against using federal funds to pay for elective abortions covered by private insurance.In 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320, crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board; investigators said the jetliner was deliberately downed by the 27-year-old co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz.In 2016, a U.N. war crimes court convicted former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic of genocide and nine other charges for orchestrating a campaign of terror that left 100,000 people dead during the 1992-95 war in Bosnia; Karadzic was sentenced to 40 years in prison. (The sentence was later increased to life in prison.)In 2020, the International Olympic Committee announced that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo would be postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus.Ten years ago: Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary, beating front-runner Mitt Romney in yet another conservative Southern state. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, with a long history of cardiovascular problems, underwent a heart transplant at a Virginia hospital.Five years ago: President Donald Trump and GOP leaders yanked their bill to repeal "Obamacare" off the House floor when it became clear the measure would fail badly. Former Penn State President Graham Spanier was convicted of hushing up child sexual abuse allegations in 2001 against Jerry Sandusky, whose arrest a decade later blew up into a major scandal for the university. (After losing an appeal, Spanier served nearly two months in jail.)One year ago: The Senate confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation's assistant secretary of health; Levine was the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation. Virginia, the state with the second-highest number of executions, became the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty. Jessica Walter, whose roles included a scheming matriarch on TV's "Arrested Development" and a stalker in the film "Play Misty for Me," died at 80. "Nomadland" cemented its Oscar front-runner status, winning the top award at the Producers Guild of America Awards.Today's Birthdays: Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is 83. Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is 75. Rock musician Lee Oskar is 74. Singer Nick Lowe is 73. Rock musician Dougie Thomson (Supertramp) is 71. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is 71. Actor Donna Pescow is 68. Actor Robert Carradine is 68. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, is 68. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is 66. Actor Kelly LeBrock is 62. TV personality Star Jones is 60. Country-rock musician Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) is 58. Actor Peter Jacobson is 57. Rock singer-musician Sharon Corr (The Corrs) is 52. Actor Lauren Bowles is 52. Actor Lara Flynn Boyle is 52. Rapper Maceo (AKA P.A. Pasemaster Mase) is 52. Actor Megyn Price is 51. Actor Jim Parsons is 49. Christian rock musician Chad Butler (Switchfoot) is 48. Actor Alyson Hannigan is 48. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is 46. Actor Amanda Brugel (TV: "The Handmaid's Tale") is 45. Actor Olivia Burnette is 45. Actor Jessica Chastain is 45. Actor Amir Arison is 44. Actor Lake Bell is 43. Rock musician Benj Gershman (O.A.R.) is 42. Neo-soul musician Jesse Phillips (St. Paul &amp; the Broken Bones) is 42. Actor Philip Winchester (TV: "Strike Back") is 41. Dancer Val Chmerkovskiy is 36. Actor Keisha Castle-Hughes is 32.

Today in History - March 24

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced the Spring 2022 winners of its Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship.

Joyce Yoo Adams, Salina, is a social work major originally from Hawaii. Beyond her life as a student, she is a mother and a military spouse. With her degree from KWU, she intends to build a clinic that provides free walk-ins, start her own scholarship fund and become an active member of her community.

“Receiving this scholarship gives me the confidence to be the best student I can be,” said Adams. “It will give me the freedom to be present with my daughter, and to be the best mom I can be. I am honored to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Chopp and am even more motivated to reach my future goals.”

Felicity Worsham, Atchison, will major in biology. She currently participates in multiple extracurricular activities, in addition to working jobs both on and off-campus.

The Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship is awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 2.75 or above, who favorably complete a career-based essay and interview process with KWU staff and/or faculty. It was established in honor of Rebecca Chopp ’74, an esteemed KWU alumna and the first female chancellor at the University of Denver.

For more information about this opportunity and the many other scholarships offered at KWU, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwu.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/scholarships/" target="_blank">https://www.kwu.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/scholarships/</a>.

KWUKansas Wesleyan University has announced the Spring 2022 winners of its Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship.Joyce Yoo Adams, Salina, is a social work major originally from Hawaii. Beyond her life as a student, she is a mother and a military spouse. With her degree from KWU, she intends to build a clinic that provides free walk-ins, start her own scholarship fund and become an active member of her community.“Receiving this scholarship gives me the confidence to be the best student I can be,” said Adams. “It will give me the freedom to be present with my daughter, and to be the best mom I can be. I am honored to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Chopp and am even more motivated to reach my future goals.”Felicity Worsham, Atchison, will major in biology. She currently participates in multiple extracurricular activities, in addition to working jobs both on and off-campus.The Rebecca Chopp Transfer Scholarship is awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 2.75 or above, who favorably complete a career-based essay and interview process with KWU staff and/or faculty. It was established in honor of Rebecca Chopp ’74, an esteemed KWU alumna and the first female chancellor at the University of Denver.For more information about this opportunity and the many other scholarships offered at KWU, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwu.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/scholarships/" target="_blank">https://www.kwu.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/scholarships/</a>.

KWU announces latest Chopp Transfer Scholarship recipients

LAWRENCE — Average groundwater levels across western and central Kansas fell by more than a foot in 2021, with the greatest declines in the southwest portion of the state, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey.

The KGS, based at the University of Kansas, and the Division of Water Resources (DWR) of the Kansas Department of Agriculture measure about 1,400 wells every year to monitor the health of the High Plains aquifer and other aquifers in western and central Kansas. Those measurements showed an overall average decline of 1.01 feet last year. Most parts of the region saw below-average precipitation for the year, especially during the summer growing season for agricultural crops.

“The key takeaway is that 2021 started off very dry and, outside of the month of May, which is the last month most folks in western Kansas saw any measurable precipitation, dry conditions continued right into the summer and fall months,” said Brownie Wilson, KGS water-data manager.

The 2021 decline followed an overall drop of 0.93 feet in 2020, which was another abnormally dry year. Dry years lead to increased pumping demands, primarily for irrigation, which in turn typically cause greater declines in water levels.

“The entire state is currently in some stage of drought and even with recent snowfalls, I bet it remains that way,” Wilson said.

As of the beginning of February, virtually all of Kansas was under some level of drought conditions, based on maps published by National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Southwest Kansas was experiencing extreme to exceptional drought, with widespread moderate to severe drought across the rest of the western and central Kansas regions covered by the groundwater monitoring program.

The High Plains aquifer is a network of water-bearing rock that extends into eight states. In Kansas, the aquifer comprises three components — the Ogallala aquifer, the Great Bend Prairie aquifer and the Equus Beds. Of these, the Ogallala aquifer underlies most of western Kansas and consists mainly of the Ogallala Formation, a geologic unit that formed from sediment eroded off the uplifting Rocky Mountains.

The southwest Kansas portion of the Ogallala has suffered the greatest losses since groundwater levels started dropping in the 1950s. In the drought years between 2010 and 2014, declines averaged about 3 feet per year. Since 2015, levels fell less than a foot each year until 2020, which saw a decline of 1.2 feet. In 2021, the region saw an average drop of nearly 2.2 feet.

In central Kansas, the Great Bend Prairie aquifer underlies an area encompassing Great Bend, Kinsley, Greensburg and Pratt. Farther east, the Equus Beds extends from just north of Wichita toward McPherson and Hutchinson. This area typically sees more precipitation than the western part of the state. Because the aquifer is relatively close to the land surface and sandy soils are abundant, some of this precipitation recharges — or makes its way into — the aquifer. Since 1996, when the state began administrating the water-level monitoring program, water levels in this area have remained relatively stable.

Most of the wells in the network monitored by the KGS and DWR are within the boundaries of the state’s five Groundwater Management Districts (GMDs), which are organized and governed by area landowners and local water users to address water-resources issues.

In Southwest Kansas GMD 3, average groundwater levels dropped 2.17 feet in 2021, the largest decline in the region since 2013, when groundwater levels fell 2.43 feet. The region experienced drops of 1.25 feet in 2020 and 0.80 feet in 2019.

The region saw below-average precipitation in 2021, with widespread areas receiving 50% to 75% of long-term averages.&nbsp;

“Much of southwest Kansas came out of the winter months with already below-normal precipitation levels and, outside of one month, that trend continued through the growing season and into the fall and winter months of 2022,” Wilson said.

GMD 3 includes all or part of Grant, Haskell, Gray, Finney, Stanton, Ford, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Hamilton, Kearny, and Meade counties. Most of the wells monitored in the district are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer, except in a few areas where they draw from the deeper Dakota aquifer.

Dry conditions were also prevalent in the west-central and northwest portions of the state. Western Kansas GMD 1 experienced a groundwater-level drop of 0.51 feet in 2021, after falling 0.59 in 2020 and 0.14 in 2019. Declines there tend to be small but steady. GMD 1 includes portions of Wallace, Greeley, Wichita, Scott, and Lane counties, where the majority of wells are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer.

Northwest Kansas GMD 4 experienced a drop of 0.51 feet in groundwater levels, after a decline of 0.70 feet in 2020 and an increase of 0.60 feet in 2019. GMD 4 covers Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan and parts of Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Graham, Wallace, Logan, and Gove counties. Groundwater there is pumped from the Ogallala aquifer and shallow alluvial sources associated with streams.

In contrast to the significant declines observed in western Kansas GMDs, increases and decreases in water levels in Great Bend GMD 5 and Equus Beds GMD 2 in the central part of the state tend to even out over time. Both districts have localized areas of long-term groundwater declines but as a whole have remained relatively stable.

Big Bend GMD 5, centered on the Great Bend Prairie aquifer, experienced a water-level decline of 0.81 feet in 2021, after a decline of 0.69 feet in 2020 and an increase of 1.75 feet in 2019. Precipitation across the region ranged from average to below average in 2021. GMD 5 includes Stafford and Pratt counties and parts of Barton, Pawnee, Edwards, Kiowa, Reno, and Rice counties.

Equus Beds GMD 2, a major source of water for Wichita, Hutchinson and surrounding towns, saw the smallest decline of 2021, at 0.13 feet, after experiencing the largest decrease of 2020 at 1.8 feet. Precipitation in the region came in slightly below average for the year. GMD 2 covers portions of Reno, Sedgwick, Harvey, and McPherson counties.

The KGS measured 586 wells in western Kansas, and DWR staff from field offices in Stockton, Garden City, and Stafford measured 224, 355 and 258 wells, respectively, in western and central Kansas. Most of the wells, spread over 48 counties, are used for irrigation and have been measured for decades with landowners’ permission.

Measurements are taken primarily in January, when water levels are least likely to fluctuate due to seasonal irrigation. The measurement results, available on the KGS Water Well Levels&nbsp;<a href="https://geohydro.kgs.ku.edu/geohydro/wizard/" target="_blank">website</a>, are provisional and subject to revision based on additional analysis.

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 </figure>KU NewsLAWRENCE — Average groundwater levels across western and central Kansas fell by more than a foot in 2021, with the greatest declines in the southwest portion of the state, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey.The KGS, based at the University of Kansas, and the Division of Water Resources (DWR) of the Kansas Department of Agriculture measure about 1,400 wells every year to monitor the health of the High Plains aquifer and other aquifers in western and central Kansas. Those measurements showed an overall average decline of 1.01 feet last year. Most parts of the region saw below-average precipitation for the year, especially during the summer growing season for agricultural crops.“The key takeaway is that 2021 started off very dry and, outside of the month of May, which is the last month most folks in western Kansas saw any measurable precipitation, dry conditions continued right into the summer and fall months,” said Brownie Wilson, KGS water-data manager.The 2021 decline followed an overall drop of 0.93 feet in 2020, which was another abnormally dry year. Dry years lead to increased pumping demands, primarily for irrigation, which in turn typically cause greater declines in water levels.“The entire state is currently in some stage of drought and even with recent snowfalls, I bet it remains that way,” Wilson said.As of the beginning of February, virtually all of Kansas was under some level of drought conditions, based on maps published by National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Southwest Kansas was experiencing extreme to exceptional drought, with widespread moderate to severe drought across the rest of the western and central Kansas regions covered by the groundwater monitoring program.The High Plains aquifer is a network of water-bearing rock that extends into eight states. In Kansas, the aquifer comprises three components — the Ogallala aquifer, the Great Bend Prairie aquifer and the Equus Beds. Of these, the Ogallala aquifer underlies most of western Kansas and consists mainly of the Ogallala Formation, a geologic unit that formed from sediment eroded off the uplifting Rocky Mountains.The southwest Kansas portion of the Ogallala has suffered the greatest losses since groundwater levels started dropping in the 1950s. In the drought years between 2010 and 2014, declines averaged about 3 feet per year. Since 2015, levels fell less than a foot each year until 2020, which saw a decline of 1.2 feet. In 2021, the region saw an average drop of nearly 2.2 feet.In central Kansas, the Great Bend Prairie aquifer underlies an area encompassing Great Bend, Kinsley, Greensburg and Pratt. Farther east, the Equus Beds extends from just north of Wichita toward McPherson and Hutchinson. This area typically sees more precipitation than the western part of the state. Because the aquifer is relatively close to the land surface and sandy soils are abundant, some of this precipitation recharges — or makes its way into — the aquifer. Since 1996, when the state began administrating the water-level monitoring program, water levels in this area have remained relatively stable.Most of the wells in the network monitored by the KGS and DWR are within the boundaries of the state’s five Groundwater Management Districts (GMDs), which are organized and governed by area landowners and local water users to address water-resources issues.In Southwest Kansas GMD 3, average groundwater levels dropped 2.17 feet in 2021, the largest decline in the region since 2013, when groundwater levels fell 2.43 feet. The region experienced drops of 1.25 feet in 2020 and 0.80 feet in 2019.The region saw below-average precipitation in 2021, with widespread areas receiving 50% to 75% of long-term averages.&nbsp;“Much of southwest Kansas came out of the winter months with already below-normal precipitation levels and, outside of one month, that trend continued through the growing season and into the fall and winter months of 2022,” Wilson said.GMD 3 includes all or part of Grant, Haskell, Gray, Finney, Stanton, Ford, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Hamilton, Kearny, and Meade counties. Most of the wells monitored in the district are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer, except in a few areas where they draw from the deeper Dakota aquifer.Dry conditions were also prevalent in the west-central and northwest portions of the state. Western Kansas GMD 1 experienced a groundwater-level drop of 0.51 feet in 2021, after falling 0.59 in 2020 and 0.14 in 2019. Declines there tend to be small but steady. GMD 1 includes portions of Wallace, Greeley, Wichita, Scott, and Lane counties, where the majority of wells are drilled into the Ogallala aquifer.Northwest Kansas GMD 4 experienced a drop of 0.51 feet in groundwater levels, after a decline of 0.70 feet in 2020 and an increase of 0.60 feet in 2019. GMD 4 covers Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan and parts of Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Graham, Wallace, Logan, and Gove counties. Groundwater there is pumped from the Ogallala aquifer and shallow alluvial sources associated with streams.In contrast to the significant declines observed in western Kansas GMDs, increases and decreases in water levels in Great Bend GMD 5 and Equus Beds GMD 2 in the central part of the state tend to even out over time. Both districts have localized areas of long-term groundwater declines but as a whole have remained relatively stable.Big Bend GMD 5, centered on the Great Bend Prairie aquifer, experienced a water-level decline of 0.81 feet in 2021, after a decline of 0.69 feet in 2020 and an increase of 1.75 feet in 2019. Precipitation across the region ranged from average to below average in 2021. GMD 5 includes Stafford and Pratt counties and parts of Barton, Pawnee, Edwards, Kiowa, Reno, and Rice counties.Equus Beds GMD 2, a major source of water for Wichita, Hutchinson and surrounding towns, saw the smallest decline of 2021, at 0.13 feet, after experiencing the largest decrease of 2020 at 1.8 feet. Precipitation in the region came in slightly below average for the year. GMD 2 covers portions of Reno, Sedgwick, Harvey, and McPherson counties.The KGS measured 586 wells in western Kansas, and DWR staff from field offices in Stockton, Garden City, and Stafford measured 224, 355 and 258 wells, respectively, in western and central Kansas. Most of the wells, spread over 48 counties, are used for irrigation and have been measured for decades with landowners’ permission.Measurements are taken primarily in January, when water levels are least likely to fluctuate due to seasonal irrigation. The measurement results, available on the KGS Water Well Levels&nbsp;<a href="https://geohydro.kgs.ku.edu/geohydro/wizard/" target="_blank">website</a>, are provisional and subject to revision based on additional analysis.

Groundwater levels fall across western, central Kansas

BARNARD - Thirty-three dogs were removed from a residence in Barnard on Monday and the owner was later arrested on requested cruelty to animals charges.

"On Monday, March 21, 2022 the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Barnard, Kansas. As a result of the search warrant, 33 dogs of various ages and breeds were removed from the deplorable conditions they were living in," Sheriff Dustin Florence noted in a news release on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LincolnCountyKSSheriff">Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Facebook page</a> today.

Barnard is located in northeastern Lincoln County.

Cruelty to animals charges have been requested for the owner of the dogs, who has not been named. He was being held in the Lincoln County Jail, the release noted. The case has been forwarded to the Lincoln County Attorney's Office.

The sheriff's office thanked several organizations for assisting with the rescue of the dogs, including the Sedgwick County Animal Shelter, All Dogs Bark and Play Rescue, Golden Belt Humane Society, the State of Kansas Animal Facilities inspectors, Solomon Valley Veterinarian Hospital, and a number of volunteers.

"The Sheriff's Office would also add that owning animals is a huge commitment. Dogs, cats and other domestic animals require food, water and shelter at all times, as well as proper medical care. We understand that sometimes the love people have for animals outweighs their abilities to properly care for them; either financially or proper shelter or medically. We encourage anyone who may be struggling to properly care for their animals to reach out before the problem becomes much larger than anyone can handle," Florence wrote in the news release.

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 </figure>By SALINA POST BARNARD - Thirty-three dogs were removed from a residence in Barnard on Monday and the owner was later arrested on requested cruelty to animals charges."On Monday, March 21, 2022 the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Barnard, Kansas. As a result of the search warrant, 33 dogs of various ages and breeds were removed from the deplorable conditions they were living in," Sheriff Dustin Florence noted in a news release on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LincolnCountyKSSheriff">Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Facebook page</a> today.Barnard is located in northeastern Lincoln County.Cruelty to animals charges have been requested for the owner of the dogs, who has not been named. He was being held in the Lincoln County Jail, the release noted. The case has been forwarded to the Lincoln County Attorney's Office.The sheriff's office thanked several organizations for assisting with the rescue of the dogs, including the Sedgwick County Animal Shelter, All Dogs Bark and Play Rescue, Golden Belt Humane Society, the State of Kansas Animal Facilities inspectors, Solomon Valley Veterinarian Hospital, and a number of volunteers."The Sheriff's Office would also add that owning animals is a huge commitment. Dogs, cats and other domestic animals require food, water and shelter at all times, as well as proper medical care. We understand that sometimes the love people have for animals outweighs their abilities to properly care for them; either financially or proper shelter or medically. We encourage anyone who may be struggling to properly care for their animals to reach out before the problem becomes much larger than anyone can handle," Florence wrote in the news release.

Owner faces charges after 33 dogs removed from Barnard home

An information and listening session for Salina residents will offer insights about how boards of education work. 

The session will take place Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 p.m. in the SEC room of the district office, 1511 Gypsum Avenue.

Jim Fletcher, board president, and school board members will discuss board functions, responsibilities and scope of authority. Community members will have the opportunity to share what they would like to learn or know about the board of education. There will be time for questions and answers.

Everyone is invited to join this conversation about the Salina Public Schools Board of Education on March 29.

No official board action will take place.

Salina USD 305An information and listening session for Salina residents will offer insights about how boards of education work. The session will take place Tuesday from 4:30-5:45 p.m. in the SEC room of the district office, 1511 Gypsum Avenue.Jim Fletcher, board president, and school board members will discuss board functions, responsibilities and scope of authority. Community members will have the opportunity to share what they would like to learn or know about the board of education. There will be time for questions and answers.Everyone is invited to join this conversation about the Salina Public Schools Board of Education on March 29.No official board action will take place.

USD 305 to have community information, listening session

Today’s Featured Job is the Maintenance Staff

Are you familiar with basic fabrication, welding, electrical, plumbing, painting, concrete work and carpentry? Then Rolling Hills Zoo has a position for you on our Maintenance team. To apply you must be a team player and be able to work weekends. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.

RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.

Send resume to: 625 N Hedville Rd Salina, KS 67401 Or email to: <a href="mailto:info@rollinghillszoo.org">info@rollinghillszoo.org</a>

Rolling Hills Zoo has a number of fulltime and seasonal job opportunities available. Check these positions out at Rollinghillszoo.org/employment for a list of positions.

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 </figure>Today’s Featured Job is the Maintenance StaffAre you familiar with basic fabrication, welding, electrical, plumbing, painting, concrete work and carpentry? Then Rolling Hills Zoo has a position for you on our Maintenance team. To apply you must be a team player and be able to work weekends. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.Pay is commensurate with experience!RHZ is a drug free workplace and values diversity in our work force.Send resume to: 625 N Hedville Rd Salina, KS 67401 Or email to: <a href="mailto:info@rollinghillszoo.org">info@rollinghillszoo.org</a>Rolling Hills Zoo has a number of fulltime and seasonal job opportunities available. Check these positions out at Rollinghillszoo.org/employment for a list of positions.No phone calls please

UPDATE: Salina man faces multiple charges, including aggravated arson

A Salina woman was arrested on a requested charge of battery in connection to an incident with an emergency medical technician late Tuesday morning.

Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that officers and EMTs were sent to the Kwik Shop at 1727 W. Crawford at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for the report of a person in the women's restroom who appeared to be in a distressed mental state.

During an onsite medical evaluation by EMTs, the 25-year-old Salina woman allegedly battered one of the EMTs and subsequently was arrested on a requested charge of battery, Hanus said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina woman was arrested on a requested charge of battery in connection to an incident with an emergency medical technician late Tuesday morning.Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus said this morning that officers and EMTs were sent to the Kwik Shop at 1727 W. Crawford at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for the report of a person in the women's restroom who appeared to be in a distressed mental state.During an onsite medical evaluation by EMTs, the 25-year-old Salina woman allegedly battered one of the EMTs and subsequently was arrested on a requested charge of battery, Hanus said.

Salina woman arrested after EMT allegedly battered while on a call

The Salina Police Department this morning released the following statement concerning a shooting early Wednesday in south Salina.&nbsp;

On March 23, 2022, at approximately 1:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2200 block of Wesley Street in reference to a 27-year-old male being shot. The male was transported to Salina Regional Health Center by ambulance with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The police department’s preliminary investigative findings indicate that a domestic disturbance, involving several family members, occurred at the residence. The disturbance involved firearms and knives. Multiple shots were fired, and the 27-year-old male was shot more than once.

The Salina Police Department has been in consultation with the Saline County Attorney’s Office. At this time, it appears that the individual who shot the 27-year-old was acting in accordance with Kansas Statutes Annotated (KSA) 21-5222, Use of Force in defense of a person; no duty to retreat.

This case is still an active investigation, and circumstances could change. No arrests have been made at this time, and there is no indication of any danger to the public.

If you have any information concerning this event or identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward and you are not required to give your name. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210. Case 2022-3667.

The Salina Police Department this morning released the following statement concerning a shooting early Wednesday in south Salina.&nbsp;On March 23, 2022, at approximately 1:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2200 block of Wesley Street in reference to a 27-year-old male being shot. The male was transported to Salina Regional Health Center by ambulance with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.The police department’s preliminary investigative findings indicate that a domestic disturbance, involving several family members, occurred at the residence. The disturbance involved firearms and knives. Multiple shots were fired, and the 27-year-old male was shot more than once.The Salina Police Department has been in consultation with the Saline County Attorney’s Office. At this time, it appears that the individual who shot the 27-year-old was acting in accordance with Kansas Statutes Annotated (KSA) 21-5222, Use of Force in defense of a person; no duty to retreat.This case is still an active investigation, and circumstances could change. No arrests have been made at this time, and there is no indication of any danger to the public. If you have any information concerning this event or identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward and you are not required to give your name. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210. Case 2022-3667.

Police investigating shooting of 27-year-old man in south Salina

Multiple items were stolen from a storage facility east of Salina over the weekend.

Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that sometime between Saturday and Monday, someone cut the fence at a storage facility in the 3400 block of Country Club Road. 

A recreational vehicle that was stored at the facility was burgled and a pellet grill and a 36-inch television were stolen.

Additionally, a storage unit was broken into and a set of Mizuno golf clubs, a Callaway driver, and a camp stove were stolen.

At least two other campers stored at the facility were damaged by someone trying to break into them, Hughes said. 

The total value of the property stolen was estimated at $1,500. Total damage was estimated at $750, Hughes said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostMultiple items were stolen from a storage facility east of Salina over the weekend.Saline County Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes said this morning that sometime between Saturday and Monday, someone cut the fence at a storage facility in the 3400 block of Country Club Road. A recreational vehicle that was stored at the facility was burgled and a pellet grill and a 36-inch television were stolen.Additionally, a storage unit was broken into and a set of Mizuno golf clubs, a Callaway driver, and a camp stove were stolen.At least two other campers stored at the facility were damaged by someone trying to break into them, Hughes said. The total value of the property stolen was estimated at $1,500. Total damage was estimated at $750, Hughes said.

$1,500 worth of items stolen from storage facility east of Salina

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's Silver Key, the sophomore leadership honor society, has selected new members for the 2022-2023 academic year. To be eligible for Silver Key, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be a 2021 high school graduate and in their freshmen year at the university. Silver Key members take part in a variety of community service projects throughout the semester. Past projects have included hosting children from the Boys and Girls Club at K-State Athletics events; partnering with the K-State Recycling Center; writing cards and making quilts for a local veterans' center; collecting donations for the Manhattan Emergency Shelter; highway and neighborhood cleanup efforts; and afternoon visits to Stoneybrook and Meadowlark, senior living communities in Manhattan. The following students are members of Silver Key for 2022-2023: Terin Rundus,&nbsp;Concordia; Alexa Heseltine,&nbsp;Derby; Ava Perrier,&nbsp;Eureka; Katie Schmit,&nbsp;Garnett. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Olivia Waren and Garett Willis, both from&nbsp;Lenexa; Kate Weisner,&nbsp;Olathe; Grace Burgett, Abby Collins, Zach Davidson, Grant Henderson, Jack Marks, Gracyn Martin, Tanner Prock and Ellie Zerrer, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; Abigail Harrison,&nbsp;Prairie Village; Emily Gipson, Eddie Hotzel, Ajooni Hundal and Landyn Luttrell, all from&nbsp;Shawnee; and Lauren Andrews,&nbsp;Stilwell. Marrissa Raynesford,&nbsp;Hays; Skyler Johnston and Courtney Pitts, both from&nbsp;Lawrence. From&nbsp;Manhattan: Carson Ingold, Chanae Parker, Mia Thompson and Sofie Zeck. Abigail Stuchlik,&nbsp;Marion; Ross Latta,&nbsp;Marysville; Adelaide Easter and Madison Turner, both from&nbsp;Salina; Paige Vulgamore,&nbsp;Scott City; Sydney Bacon,&nbsp;South Haven; Mia Cardenas,&nbsp;Washington; and Ashleigh Mauler,&nbsp;Wichita. From out of state: Brianna Fay,&nbsp;Arvada, Colorado; Abigail Colburn,&nbsp;Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Hannah Writebol,&nbsp;Parker, Colorado; Hannah Rerick,&nbsp;Newtown, Connecticut; Evie Rodenbaugh,&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Alexis Hoover,&nbsp;Nebraska City, Nebraska; Olivia Edwards,&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska; Chloe Bagg,&nbsp;Norman, Oklahoma; and Lauren Thompson,&nbsp;Woodville, Wisconsin.&nbsp; &nbsp;

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's Silver Key, the sophomore leadership honor society, has selected new members for the 2022-2023 academic year. To be eligible for Silver Key, students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average, be a 2021 high school graduate and in their freshmen year at the university. Silver Key members take part in a variety of community service projects throughout the semester. Past projects have included hosting children from the Boys and Girls Club at K-State Athletics events; partnering with the K-State Recycling Center; writing cards and making quilts for a local veterans' center; collecting donations for the Manhattan Emergency Shelter; highway and neighborhood cleanup efforts; and afternoon visits to Stoneybrook and Meadowlark, senior living communities in Manhattan. The following students are members of Silver Key for 2022-2023: Terin Rundus,&nbsp;Concordia; Alexa Heseltine,&nbsp;Derby; Ava Perrier,&nbsp;Eureka; Katie Schmit,&nbsp;Garnett. From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City: Olivia Waren and Garett Willis, both from&nbsp;Lenexa; Kate Weisner,&nbsp;Olathe; Grace Burgett, Abby Collins, Zach Davidson, Grant Henderson, Jack Marks, Gracyn Martin, Tanner Prock and Ellie Zerrer, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; Abigail Harrison,&nbsp;Prairie Village; Emily Gipson, Eddie Hotzel, Ajooni Hundal and Landyn Luttrell, all from&nbsp;Shawnee; and Lauren Andrews,&nbsp;Stilwell. Marrissa Raynesford,&nbsp;Hays; Skyler Johnston and Courtney Pitts, both from&nbsp;Lawrence. From&nbsp;Manhattan: Carson Ingold, Chanae Parker, Mia Thompson and Sofie Zeck. Abigail Stuchlik,&nbsp;Marion; Ross Latta,&nbsp;Marysville; Adelaide Easter and Madison Turner, both from&nbsp;Salina; Paige Vulgamore,&nbsp;Scott City; Sydney Bacon,&nbsp;South Haven; Mia Cardenas,&nbsp;Washington; and Ashleigh Mauler,&nbsp;Wichita. From out of state: Brianna Fay,&nbsp;Arvada, Colorado; Abigail Colburn,&nbsp;Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Hannah Writebol,&nbsp;Parker, Colorado; Hannah Rerick,&nbsp;Newtown, Connecticut; Evie Rodenbaugh,&nbsp;Kansas City, Missouri; Alexis Hoover,&nbsp;Nebraska City, Nebraska; Olivia Edwards,&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska; Chloe Bagg,&nbsp;Norman, Oklahoma; and Lauren Thompson,&nbsp;Woodville, Wisconsin.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local, area students selected for K-State's Silver Key society

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer

My family and I recently enjoyed a few days off the farm having some fun in the snow in northern New Mexico.&nbsp; While homeward bound from our spring break ski trip, there were signs of a new season quickly approaching during our drive. Over our nearly eight hours on the road, our window views changed from mountainous snowy landscapes highlighting herds of grazing elk to wintery grasslands dotted with antelope.&nbsp; As we traveled from New Mexico into Oklahoma and then through western Kansas, the rangeland views slowly changed to farm ground. Remnants of the 2021 cotton, corn and sorghum crops were ever present as we took in the landscape. Mama cows and their young calves now occupied the fields that had grain harvested from them last fall.&nbsp; We could also see that this year’s wheat crop was slowly coming out of dormancy. As we continued eastbound back to our home, the wheat fields that displayed small patches of greens among fields of mostly drab browns slowly transformed into larger and more colorful sections of green. The color variations continued to change as we continued towards our central Kansas home. While appreciating the extra hour of daylight during our drive, I was able to take in the view of the fields as we got closer to our farm. The evening sunlight allowed me a glimpse of a sure sign of a quickly-approaching spring as we returned to our neighborhood. Carpets of vividly green wheat fields occupied my view. The bright green blanketed entire fields and provided an unexpected “pop” of color. The color was so intense and obviously noticeable that I immediately pointed it out to everyone in the car. We had only been gone a few days, but within that time spring had clearly sprung!&nbsp; The bright green views not only offered my family a warm welcome home but provided me with a simple reminder that we are getting closer to the end of a long, dreary and cold winter.&nbsp; Those beautiful windshield views of bright green fields provided me a gentle assurance that warmer temperatures, longer days and our busy season on the farm are just around the corner.&nbsp; As the days continue to get longer and warmer, the wheat near our home continues to showcase its magnificent beauty with its dazzling pop of emerald. While some might believe that the view of a waving golden wheat field in the summer is one of the best views in the world, I’d argue the magnificent green fields of wheat in the spring are near the top of my list. To me, it’s a color that represents an awakening that ushers in the promise of new life, growth and warmer days to come.

"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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy Kansas Farm Bureau</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmerMy family and I recently enjoyed a few days off the farm having some fun in the snow in northern New Mexico.&nbsp; While homeward bound from our spring break ski trip, there were signs of a new season quickly approaching during our drive. Over our nearly eight hours on the road, our window views changed from mountainous snowy landscapes highlighting herds of grazing elk to wintery grasslands dotted with antelope.&nbsp; As we traveled from New Mexico into Oklahoma and then through western Kansas, the rangeland views slowly changed to farm ground. Remnants of the 2021 cotton, corn and sorghum crops were ever present as we took in the landscape. Mama cows and their young calves now occupied the fields that had grain harvested from them last fall.&nbsp; We could also see that this year’s wheat crop was slowly coming out of dormancy. As we continued eastbound back to our home, the wheat fields that displayed small patches of greens among fields of mostly drab browns slowly transformed into larger and more colorful sections of green. The color variations continued to change as we continued towards our central Kansas home. While appreciating the extra hour of daylight during our drive, I was able to take in the view of the fields as we got closer to our farm. The evening sunlight allowed me a glimpse of a sure sign of a quickly-approaching spring as we returned to our neighborhood. Carpets of vividly green wheat fields occupied my view. The bright green blanketed entire fields and provided an unexpected “pop” of color. The color was so intense and obviously noticeable that I immediately pointed it out to everyone in the car. We had only been gone a few days, but within that time spring had clearly sprung!&nbsp; The bright green views not only offered my family a warm welcome home but provided me with a simple reminder that we are getting closer to the end of a long, dreary and cold winter.&nbsp; Those beautiful windshield views of bright green fields provided me a gentle assurance that warmer temperatures, longer days and our busy season on the farm are just around the corner.&nbsp; As the days continue to get longer and warmer, the wheat near our home continues to showcase its magnificent beauty with its dazzling pop of emerald. While some might believe that the view of a waving golden wheat field in the summer is one of the best views in the world, I’d argue the magnificent green fields of wheat in the spring are near the top of my list. To me, it’s a color that represents an awakening that ushers in the promise of new life, growth and warmer days to come."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: Color of awakening

A group of local artists recently proved that art is, indeed, ageless.

Salina Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Cathy Boos, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”

Winners in this year's Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:

Best of Show professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home”

Best of Show amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”

People’s Choice amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”

People’s Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time”

Judge’s Choice professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1”

Christmas amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Santa Moon”

Christmas professional: Stan Lauer, “Holly Wreath”

Drawing amateur: Nancy Lonergan, “Colorado Cloud”

Drawing professional: Craig Boyers, “Last House on Spirit Lane”

Fiber Arts professional: Janie Tubbs, “Large 4 Dozen Egg Basket”

Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Marie Robinson, “Reflections on Silver”

Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Barb Culley, “Brushes Galore”

Needlework professional: Kathleen Tremblay, “Patriotic Welcome”

Painting amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time”

Painting professional: Craig Boyers, “Spatial Anomaly”

Photography amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Lake in Glacier National Park”

Photography professional: Gerald Karnes, “Hand in Hand”

Quilting amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”

Quilting professional: Barbara Walker, “Go North”

Sculpture/3-D amateur: Robert Wygal, “Pottery Sculpture”

Sculpture/3-D professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1”

Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

PMMA’s Art is Ageless program encourages Salina Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648003766962.jpeg" alt="Craig Boyers' 'Steampunk Airship #1' was a double winner in this year's&nbsp;Art is Ageless® juried competition. Photo courtesy Salina Presbyterian Manor" />
 <figcaption>Craig Boyers' 'Steampunk Airship #1' was a double winner in this year's&nbsp;Art is Ageless® juried competition. Photo courtesy Salina Presbyterian Manor</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Presbyterian ManorA group of local artists recently proved that art is, indeed, ageless.Salina Presbyterian Manor recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Cathy Boos, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”Winners in this year's Salina Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless juried competition were:Best of Show professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home”Best of Show amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”People’s Choice amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”People’s Choice professional: Glenn Knak, “Letter from Home”Judge’s Choice amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time”Judge’s Choice professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1”Christmas amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Santa Moon”Christmas professional: Stan Lauer, “Holly Wreath”Drawing amateur: Nancy Lonergan, “Colorado Cloud”Drawing professional: Craig Boyers, “Last House on Spirit Lane”Fiber Arts professional: Janie Tubbs, “Large 4 Dozen Egg Basket”Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Marie Robinson, “Reflections on Silver”Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Barb Culley, “Brushes Galore”Needlework professional: Kathleen Tremblay, “Patriotic Welcome”Painting amateur: Jean Fritz, “Tea Time”Painting professional: Craig Boyers, “Spatial Anomaly”Photography amateur: Sue Holmgren, “Lake in Glacier National Park”Photography professional: Gerald Karnes, “Hand in Hand”Quilting amateur: Lynn Droege, “Down the Rabbit Hole”Quilting professional: Barbara Walker, “Go North”Sculpture/3-D amateur: Robert Wygal, “Pottery Sculpture”Sculpture/3-D professional: Craig Boyers, “Steampunk Airship #1”Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.PMMA’s Art is Ageless program encourages Salina Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.