Rolling Hills Zoo announced this week
that two new chimpanzees are being introduced to the Zoo’s troop of four at their
great ape exhibit.

Female chimpanzees,
Baby Face, 47 years old, and Randi, 34 years old, made the move from the
Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Ind., on Monday. 

“Both females were recommended to join
our troop of four by the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan, to increase our
overall group size,” shared RHZ’s General Curator, Brenda Gunder. “This
addition will allow for a more balanced male to female ratio and for all to
have more choice with whom they spend their time.&nbsp; This type of fission-fusion social
organization mimics the wild where females migrate to neighboring communities
and males stay within their family groups.”&nbsp;


The Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan is part of the Association of Zoos
&amp; Aquariums, of which Rolling Hills Zoo is an accredited member. 

Baby Face is described as the “peacemaker”
by her former Potawatomi Zoo keepers.&nbsp;
She is an experienced female who has been in several groups over her 47
years.&nbsp; While details of her birth
location are not known, at age 5 she was moved to an AZA accredited facility
and is no stranger to troop introductions.&nbsp;


Baby Face is known to lead her companion
Randi, who is described as a natural follower and overall “chill”
chimpanzee.&nbsp; Born at the Fort Worth Zoo
in 1985, she joined the troop at Potawatomi Zoo in 2015 where she was
introduced to Baby Face.&nbsp; 

The two new females will be joining Rolling
Hills Zoo’s current troop that includes Millie, a 20 year old female; and three
males: Shudak, 42 years old, Tohlo, 39 years old, and Auli, who turns 39 years
old later this month.&nbsp; 

Rolling Hills Zoo appreciates everyone’s patience while they allow
the chimpanzees time to acclimate to their new home and get to know each
other.&nbsp; Currently, the great ape
building’s indoor viewing remains closed due to the COVID-19 situation and the
outdoor viewing area is roped off during this introductory phase.&nbsp; 

Rolling Hills Zoo announced this week
that two new chimpanzees are being introduced to the Zoo’s troop of four at their
great ape exhibit.Female chimpanzees,
Baby Face, 47 years old, and Randi, 34 years old, made the move from the
Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Ind., on Monday. “Both females were recommended to join
our troop of four by the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan, to increase our
overall group size,” shared RHZ’s General Curator, Brenda Gunder. “This
addition will allow for a more balanced male to female ratio and for all to
have more choice with whom they spend their time.&nbsp; This type of fission-fusion social
organization mimics the wild where females migrate to neighboring communities
and males stay within their family groups.”&nbsp;
The Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan is part of the Association of Zoos
&amp; Aquariums, of which Rolling Hills Zoo is an accredited member. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597417636553.jpeg" alt="Baby Face. Photos courtesy Rolling Hills Zoo" />
 <figcaption>Baby Face. Photos courtesy Rolling Hills Zoo</figcaption>
 </figure>Baby Face is described as the “peacemaker”
by her former Potawatomi Zoo keepers.&nbsp;
She is an experienced female who has been in several groups over her 47
years.&nbsp; While details of her birth
location are not known, at age 5 she was moved to an AZA accredited facility
and is no stranger to troop introductions.&nbsp;
Baby Face is known to lead her companion
Randi, who is described as a natural follower and overall “chill”
chimpanzee.&nbsp; Born at the Fort Worth Zoo
in 1985, she joined the troop at Potawatomi Zoo in 2015 where she was
introduced to Baby Face.&nbsp; <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597417593035.jpeg" alt="Randi" />
 <figcaption>Randi</figcaption>
 </figure>The two new females will be joining Rolling
Hills Zoo’s current troop that includes Millie, a 20 year old female; and three
males: Shudak, 42 years old, Tohlo, 39 years old, and Auli, who turns 39 years
old later this month.&nbsp; Rolling Hills Zoo appreciates everyone’s patience while they allow
the chimpanzees time to acclimate to their new home and get to know each
other.&nbsp; Currently, the great ape
building’s indoor viewing remains closed due to the COVID-19 situation and the
outdoor viewing area is roped off during this introductory phase.&nbsp;

Rolling Hills Zoo introduces two new chimpanzees

Two young teenagers were arrested early this morning after driving around in a car that didn't belong to them.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning that Tyler Lund, 36, of Salina, had loaned his 1998 gold Toyota Corolla to an acquaintance and that the car had been parked in the 400 block of State Street. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 5:15 a.m. Thursday, someone took the vehicle from that location, he explained. Lund told police that there was a spare key inside the vehicle, he added. 

According to Forrester, the vehicle was seen in the area of the 100 block of Overhill Road around 10 a.m. on Thursday and was being driven by a juvenile male, however officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. Friday, an officer spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Claflin Avenue, Forrester reported. The vehicle was occupied by four juveniles, two males and two females, all of whom were 14 years old, he noted. 

After police completed the investigation, the two males were both arrested on requested charges of theft and curfew violation, according to Forrester.

The vehicle was returned to Lund undamaged, he added.

Two young teenagers were arrested early this morning after driving around in a car that didn't belong to them.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning that Tyler Lund, 36, of Salina, had loaned his 1998 gold Toyota Corolla to an acquaintance and that the car had been parked in the 400 block of State Street. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 5:15 a.m. Thursday, someone took the vehicle from that location, he explained. Lund told police that there was a spare key inside the vehicle, he added. The vehicle was valued at $1,000.According to Forrester, the vehicle was seen in the area of the 100 block of Overhill Road around 10 a.m. on Thursday and was being driven by a juvenile male, however officers were unable to locate the vehicle.At approximately 12:30 a.m. Friday, an officer spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Claflin Avenue, Forrester reported. The vehicle was occupied by four juveniles, two males and two females, all of whom were 14 years old, he noted. After police completed the investigation, the two males were both arrested on requested charges of theft and curfew violation, according to Forrester.The vehicle was returned to Lund undamaged, he added.

Teens arrested after driving car that didn't belong to them

My in-laws have very generously offered my wife and I
$250,000 to help with a down payment on a home. I know the amount exceeds the
IRS’s yearly gift allowance, but they want to structure it as a family loan and
have already told us they don’t care if we pay it back. If we accept, we
technically owe them a lot of money. If we say no, they may be offended. What
do you think about this and how it might impact the relationship?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Well, it makes sense your wife would be onboard with
the whole thing. It’s her dad making the offer, so of course she would
be a lot more comfortable with the idea than you are.

&nbsp;This is a big
deal, and it’s something you two should have a very serious conversation about.
Get on the same page in every regard. Also, I’d recommend making sure you get everything
in writing. See to it, as well, that it can be forgiven at the maximum allowable
annual <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/grandparent-giving-unspoken-secrets-you-must-know">gift</a>
rate.

In addition, in the event of death make sure it’s
included in the estate, it’s forgiven, and there will be zero call on the note.
In effect, that would make it an advance on your inheritance instead of <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/the-truth-about-debt-reduction">debt.</a>
Under no circumstances should they, or any other heirs, have grounds to call
the note.&nbsp;

That’s a good question, James. And a nice gift!

I have a full-time job, but I also have a side job
providing firewood to help pay off debt. I make $600 to $1,000 a month with
this project. My log splitter went down recently when a hydraulic line burst,
and the machine caught on fire. I’m not sure how much it will cost to get it
going again. Should I invest in a new one that will increase my productivity
and help me pay off debt faster? 

If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to fix the old one.
Even it means duct tape and glue, I’m going to try to find a way to repair it
instead of spending a bunch of money or going deeper into debt.

If you can’t do that at a reasonable price out of
pocket, I’d be in the market for a decent, used log splitter. And <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/askdave/home-buying/why-wouldnt-you-pay-cash">pay
cash!</a> I get your line of thinking when it comes to
increasing productivity. Splitting wood is real work. But don’t try to justify
buying an expensive, new piece of equipment when it’s just not necessary.

If you’re making that much with a <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/ingredients-for-a-winning-side-hustle?int_cmpgn=new_year_campaign_2018&amp;int_dept=dr_blog_bu&amp;int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&amp;int_fmt=text&amp;int_dscpn=ny18_jumpstart_day2_make_a_zero_based_budget-winning_side_hustle_link">side
hustle</a>, you can make your money back on a used splitter in a
month or two—three at the most. Be smart about it, Chris!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including&nbsp;The Total Money Makeover.&nbsp;The Dave Ramsey Show&nbsp;is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/">daveramsey.com</a>&nbsp;and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596845065840.jpeg" alt="Dave Ramsey" />
 <figcaption>Dave Ramsey</figcaption>
 </figure>A very generous offerDear Dave,My in-laws have very generously offered my wife and I
$250,000 to help with a down payment on a home. I know the amount exceeds the
IRS’s yearly gift allowance, but they want to structure it as a family loan and
have already told us they don’t care if we pay it back. If we accept, we
technically owe them a lot of money. If we say no, they may be offended. What
do you think about this and how it might impact the relationship?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JamesDear James,Well, it makes sense your wife would be onboard with
the whole thing. It’s her dad making the offer, so of course she would
be a lot more comfortable with the idea than you are. &nbsp;This is a big
deal, and it’s something you two should have a very serious conversation about.
Get on the same page in every regard. Also, I’d recommend making sure you get everything
in writing. See to it, as well, that it can be forgiven at the maximum allowable
annual <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/grandparent-giving-unspoken-secrets-you-must-know">gift</a>
rate. In addition, in the event of death make sure it’s
included in the estate, it’s forgiven, and there will be zero call on the note.
In effect, that would make it an advance on your inheritance instead of <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/the-truth-about-debt-reduction">debt.</a>
Under no circumstances should they, or any other heirs, have grounds to call
the note.&nbsp; That’s a good question, James. And a nice gift!DaveKeeping the side hustle aliveDear Dave,I have a full-time job, but I also have a side job
providing firewood to help pay off debt. I make $600 to $1,000 a month with
this project. My log splitter went down recently when a hydraulic line burst,
and the machine caught on fire. I’m not sure how much it will cost to get it
going again. Should I invest in a new one that will increase my productivity
and help me pay off debt faster? ChrisDear Chris,If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to fix the old one.
Even it means duct tape and glue, I’m going to try to find a way to repair it
instead of spending a bunch of money or going deeper into debt.If you can’t do that at a reasonable price out of
pocket, I’d be in the market for a decent, used log splitter. And <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/askdave/home-buying/why-wouldnt-you-pay-cash">pay
cash!</a> I get your line of thinking when it comes to
increasing productivity. Splitting wood is real work. But don’t try to justify
buying an expensive, new piece of equipment when it’s just not necessary. If you’re making that much with a <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/ingredients-for-a-winning-side-hustle?int_cmpgn=new_year_campaign_2018&amp;int_dept=dr_blog_bu&amp;int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&amp;int_fmt=text&amp;int_dscpn=ny18_jumpstart_day2_make_a_zero_based_budget-winning_side_hustle_link">side
hustle</a>, you can make your money back on a used splitter in a
month or two—three at the most. Be smart about it, Chris!&nbsp;&nbsp; DaveDave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including&nbsp;The Total Money Makeover.&nbsp;The Dave Ramsey Show&nbsp;is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/">daveramsey.com</a>&nbsp;and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

DAVE SAYS: A very generous offer and a side hustle

The 2020 Garden Tour by the K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas District Master Gardeners has gone virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The original 2020 Garden Tour which was planned for June has now been converted into a pre-recorded video based tour that is currently airing on Salina Media Connection in Salina and online.

While the CKD Master Gardener volunteers are sad not be able to host the tour in-person this year due to the pandemic, we still want to offer our community a fun way to engage horticulture, be inspired, and to learn.

The virtual/video garden tours are being aired each day on Salina Media Connection starting at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.&nbsp; A new private garden will be featured beginning Monday of each week for four weeks.&nbsp; The recordings will also be available to watch online.&nbsp; Find information and links to each video on our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>.

Here are the four gardens that have graciously allowed us a peek into their backyards to see all the beautiful work they have done:

The Succulent Paradise:&nbsp; John and Sherry Bishop have created a true backyard paradise.&nbsp; In only 4 years they transformed their backyard to include beautiful layers of plants, art, and décor that work together in stunning ways.&nbsp; You’ll see a grand collection of succulents, some of their favorite plants, as well as many other tropical plants and unique containers that add beautiful texture to the landscape.&nbsp;

The Inviting Oasis:&nbsp; Terry and Elaine Ferguson’s garden is a perfect getaway.&nbsp; The garden includes careful planning for outdoor rooms and sitting areas including a pool centered in the landscape design.&nbsp; Elaine’s containers are absolutely stunning and the flow of flowers throughout the landscape are a breathtaking and refreshing experience.&nbsp; This tour will even include Terry sharing his skill on the bagpipe!

The Meandering Sanctuary:&nbsp; Rick and Angie Frisbie have created a backyard sanctuary full of wonderful surprises.&nbsp; In 5 years they have planted an amazing variety of plants and trees surrounding inviting garden pathways and flowerbeds.&nbsp; The natural driftwood art, espaliered trees, and fruit trees all add to the wonderful beauty you’ll experience on this meandering tour.

The Peaceful Garden Retreat:&nbsp; John and Linda Davis love their peaceful garden retreat and you will too.&nbsp; You’ll get to see a beautiful shade garden that forms a perfect landscape floor under a large and majestic pine tree, wonderful raised vegetable beds, native grasses, a weeping redbud and an outdoor sitting area from which to enjoy the all the beauty.

The 2020 Virtual Garden Tour is a community outreach event and is the only fundraising opportunity for the CKD Extension Master Gardener volunteers in 2020.&nbsp; Due to not being able to sell tickets for the tour this year we would greatly appreciate any donation you can make in lieu of a ticket to help our volunteers to be able to continue their work and outreach in our community.&nbsp; You can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;to make a donation online through PayPal or with a debit or credit card.

Money raised through donations goes toward yearly maintenance and planting of the Master Gardeners Public Demonstration Garden in Salina and other Master Gardener community projects including children’s and community Gardens,&nbsp;Master Gardener outreach events, fairs and more.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597362806032.png" alt="A shot from this week's virtual tour. Image courtesy <a href="https://www.salinatv.org/">Salina Media Connection</a>" />
 <figcaption>A shot from this week's virtual tour. Image courtesy <a href="https://www.salinatv.org/">Salina Media Connection</a></figcaption>
 </figure>The 2020 Garden Tour by the K-State Research and Extension Central Kansas District Master Gardeners has gone virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The original 2020 Garden Tour which was planned for June has now been converted into a pre-recorded video based tour that is currently airing on Salina Media Connection in Salina and online.While the CKD Master Gardener volunteers are sad not be able to host the tour in-person this year due to the pandemic, we still want to offer our community a fun way to engage horticulture, be inspired, and to learn.The virtual/video garden tours are being aired each day on Salina Media Connection starting at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.&nbsp; A new private garden will be featured beginning Monday of each week for four weeks.&nbsp; The recordings will also be available to watch online.&nbsp; Find information and links to each video on our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>.Here are the four gardens that have graciously allowed us a peek into their backyards to see all the beautiful work they have done:The Succulent Paradise:&nbsp; John and Sherry Bishop have created a true backyard paradise.&nbsp; In only 4 years they transformed their backyard to include beautiful layers of plants, art, and décor that work together in stunning ways.&nbsp; You’ll see a grand collection of succulents, some of their favorite plants, as well as many other tropical plants and unique containers that add beautiful texture to the landscape.&nbsp;The Inviting Oasis:&nbsp; Terry and Elaine Ferguson’s garden is a perfect getaway.&nbsp; The garden includes careful planning for outdoor rooms and sitting areas including a pool centered in the landscape design.&nbsp; Elaine’s containers are absolutely stunning and the flow of flowers throughout the landscape are a breathtaking and refreshing experience.&nbsp; This tour will even include Terry sharing his skill on the bagpipe!The Meandering Sanctuary:&nbsp; Rick and Angie Frisbie have created a backyard sanctuary full of wonderful surprises.&nbsp; In 5 years they have planted an amazing variety of plants and trees surrounding inviting garden pathways and flowerbeds.&nbsp; The natural driftwood art, espaliered trees, and fruit trees all add to the wonderful beauty you’ll experience on this meandering tour.The Peaceful Garden Retreat:&nbsp; John and Linda Davis love their peaceful garden retreat and you will too.&nbsp; You’ll get to see a beautiful shade garden that forms a perfect landscape floor under a large and majestic pine tree, wonderful raised vegetable beds, native grasses, a weeping redbud and an outdoor sitting area from which to enjoy the all the beauty.The 2020 Virtual Garden Tour is a community outreach event and is the only fundraising opportunity for the CKD Extension Master Gardener volunteers in 2020.&nbsp; Due to not being able to sell tickets for the tour this year we would greatly appreciate any donation you can make in lieu of a ticket to help our volunteers to be able to continue their work and outreach in our community.&nbsp; You can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralkansas.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">www.centralkansas.ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;to make a donation online through PayPal or with a debit or credit card.Money raised through donations goes toward yearly maintenance and planting of the Master Gardeners Public Demonstration Garden in Salina and other Master Gardener community projects including children’s and community Gardens,&nbsp;Master Gardener outreach events, fairs and more.

2020 Garden Tour goes virtual

Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. 

On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001.) 

In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered Beijing to put down the Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at purging China of foreign influence. 

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. 

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. 

In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. 

In 1948, the Summer Olympics in London ended; they were the first Olympic games held since 1936.

In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to a halt. 

In 1980, workers went on strike at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in a job action that resulted in creation of the Solidarity labor movement.

In 1992, the White House announced that the Pentagon would begin emergency airlifts of food to Somalia to alleviate mass deaths by starvation. 

In 1995, Shannon Faulkner officially became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. (However, Faulkner quit the school less than a week later, citing the stress of her court fight, and her isolation among the male cadets.)

In 2008, President George W. Bush signed consumer-safety legislation that banned lead from children's toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world. 

In 2009, Charles Manson follower Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, 60, convicted of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, was released from a Texas prison hospital after more than three decades behind bars. 

In 2018, a highway bridge collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa during a storm, sending vehicles plunging nearly 150 feet and leaving 43 people dead. 

Ten years ago: A day after weighing in on the issue, President Barack Obama repeated that Muslims had the right to build a mosque near New York's ground zero, but said he was not commenting on the "wisdom" of such a choice. Eight people leaving a party at a downtown Buffalo, New York, restaurant were shot, four fatally, including a Texas man who'd returned to his hometown to celebrate his first wedding anniversary. (Former gang member Riccardo McCray was later convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole.) A truck overturned during an off-road race in the Mojave Desert, killing eight spectators.

Five years ago: The Stars and Stripes rose over the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba after a half century of often-hostile relations; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry celebrated the day, but also made an extraordinary, nationally broadcast call for democratic change on the island.

One year ago: Thousands of people packed a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas, to mourn the 22 victims of a shooting at a Walmart by a man who told police that he was targeting Mexicans. American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court, six weeks after a street brawl in Stockholm that had attracted the attention of President Donald Trump, but the court gave "conditional sentences" to the rapper and his two bodyguards, sparing them prison time unless they were to commit a similar offense in Sweden again. A former Blackwater security contractor, Nicholas Slatten, was sentenced in Washington to life in prison after a retrial for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq that left 14 people dead.

Today's Birthdays: Broadway lyricist Lee Adams ("Bye Bye Birdie") is 96. College Football Hall of Famer John Brodie is 85. Singer Dash Crofts is 82. Rock singer David Crosby is 79. Country singer Connie Smith is 79. Comedian-actor Steve Martin is 75. Movie director Wim Wenders is 75. Actor Antonio Fargas is 74. Singer-musician Larry Graham is 74. Actor Susan Saint James is 74. Author Danielle Steel is 73. Rock singer-musician Terry Adams (NRBQ) is 72. "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson is 70. Actor Carl Lumbly is 69. Olympic gold medal swimmer Debbie Meyer is 68. Actor Jackee Harry is 64. Actor Marcia Gay Harden is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is 61. Singer Sarah Brightman is 60. Actor Susan Olsen is 59. Actor-turned-fashion/interior designer Cristi Conaway is 56. Rock musician Keith Howland (Chicago) is 56. Actor Halle Berry is 54. Actor Ben Bass is 52. Actor Catherine Bell is 52. Rock musician Kevin Cadogan is 50. Actor Scott Michael Campbell is 49. Actor Lalanya Masters is 48. Actor Christopher Gorham is 46. Actor Mila Kunis is 37. Actor Lamorne Morris is 37. TV personality Spencer Pratt is 37. NFL quarterback-turned-baseball player Tim Tebow is 33. Actor Marsai Martin is 16.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001.) On this date: In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered Beijing to put down the Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at purging China of foreign influence. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. In 1948, the Summer Olympics in London ended; they were the first Olympic games held since 1936.In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to a halt. In 1980, workers went on strike at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in a job action that resulted in creation of the Solidarity labor movement.In 1992, the White House announced that the Pentagon would begin emergency airlifts of food to Somalia to alleviate mass deaths by starvation. In 1995, Shannon Faulkner officially became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. (However, Faulkner quit the school less than a week later, citing the stress of her court fight, and her isolation among the male cadets.)In 2008, President George W. Bush signed consumer-safety legislation that banned lead from children's toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world. In 2009, Charles Manson follower Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, 60, convicted of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, was released from a Texas prison hospital after more than three decades behind bars. In 2018, a highway bridge collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa during a storm, sending vehicles plunging nearly 150 feet and leaving 43 people dead. Ten years ago: A day after weighing in on the issue, President Barack Obama repeated that Muslims had the right to build a mosque near New York's ground zero, but said he was not commenting on the "wisdom" of such a choice. Eight people leaving a party at a downtown Buffalo, New York, restaurant were shot, four fatally, including a Texas man who'd returned to his hometown to celebrate his first wedding anniversary. (Former gang member Riccardo McCray was later convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole.) A truck overturned during an off-road race in the Mojave Desert, killing eight spectators.Five years ago: The Stars and Stripes rose over the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba after a half century of often-hostile relations; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry celebrated the day, but also made an extraordinary, nationally broadcast call for democratic change on the island.One year ago: Thousands of people packed a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas, to mourn the 22 victims of a shooting at a Walmart by a man who told police that he was targeting Mexicans. American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court, six weeks after a street brawl in Stockholm that had attracted the attention of President Donald Trump, but the court gave "conditional sentences" to the rapper and his two bodyguards, sparing them prison time unless they were to commit a similar offense in Sweden again. A former Blackwater security contractor, Nicholas Slatten, was sentenced in Washington to life in prison after a retrial for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq that left 14 people dead.Today's Birthdays: Broadway lyricist Lee Adams ("Bye Bye Birdie") is 96. College Football Hall of Famer John Brodie is 85. Singer Dash Crofts is 82. Rock singer David Crosby is 79. Country singer Connie Smith is 79. Comedian-actor Steve Martin is 75. Movie director Wim Wenders is 75. Actor Antonio Fargas is 74. Singer-musician Larry Graham is 74. Actor Susan Saint James is 74. Author Danielle Steel is 73. Rock singer-musician Terry Adams (NRBQ) is 72. "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson is 70. Actor Carl Lumbly is 69. Olympic gold medal swimmer Debbie Meyer is 68. Actor Jackee Harry is 64. Actor Marcia Gay Harden is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is 61. Singer Sarah Brightman is 60. Actor Susan Olsen is 59. Actor-turned-fashion/interior designer Cristi Conaway is 56. Rock musician Keith Howland (Chicago) is 56. Actor Halle Berry is 54. Actor Ben Bass is 52. Actor Catherine Bell is 52. Rock musician Kevin Cadogan is 50. Actor Scott Michael Campbell is 49. Actor Lalanya Masters is 48. Actor Christopher Gorham is 46. Actor Mila Kunis is 37. Actor Lamorne Morris is 37. TV personality Spencer Pratt is 37. NFL quarterback-turned-baseball player Tim Tebow is 33. Actor Marsai Martin is 16.

Today in History -- Aug. 13

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has revised its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fmilford-lake-zoned.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca135c06d6dba4261ca5008d83fcd2a09%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637329497684596157&amp;sdata=eQLbyV2uKAmIcNyky%2BaJX7SHMZFR%2Bsg%2BdKLTHUN308I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Milford Lake</a>&nbsp;Zones A, B and C&nbsp;Geary County (upgraded Zones B and C)

Unit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County

Advisories Lifted Effective August 13

Cheney Reservoir, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick Counties

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

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

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

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

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

●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water. During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

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

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

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

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

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

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has revised its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.Warning<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fmilford-lake-zoned.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca135c06d6dba4261ca5008d83fcd2a09%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637329497684596157&amp;sdata=eQLbyV2uKAmIcNyky%2BaJX7SHMZFR%2Bsg%2BdKLTHUN308I%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Milford Lake</a>&nbsp;Zones A, B and C&nbsp;Geary County (upgraded Zones B and C)Gathering Pond, Geary CountyLovewell Reservoir, Jewell CountyWatchBrown State Fishing Lake, Brown CountyFord State Fishing Lake, Ford CountyCamp Hawk Lake, Harvey County (new)South Lake, Johnson CountyUnit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn CountyMarion County Lake, Marion CountyOverbrook City Lake, Osage CountyAgra Lake, Phillips CountyPlainville Township Lake, Rooks CountyWebster Reservoir, Rooks CountyAdvisories Lifted Effective August 13Mission Lake, Brown CountyMarion Reservoir, Marion CountyCheney Reservoir, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick CountiesWarning ProtocolsWhen a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.●Water contact should be avoided.●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.●Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.Watch ProtocolsA watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water. During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.●Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

KDHE: Advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis Kansas is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.

Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.

Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email jlott2522@att.net

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 </figure>Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis Kansas is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors and hay equipment.Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email jlott2522@att.net

Adams named assistant director of Salina Public Library

Mowery Clinic has announced that Dr. Megan Morriss, general surgeon, has joined the clinic. 

Morriss joins Dr. Chris Rupe, Dr. Seth Vernon, and Dr. Steven Groene at Mowery Clinic, located at 737 East Crawford Street.

From an early age, Morriss knew that she wanted to be a doctor. 

“As cliché as it sounds, even as a little girl I would tell my parents that I was going to be a doctor one day. From grade school and high school, and then eventually college, I always envisioned it as my way to help others,” said Morriss.

Her passion to help others coupled with a love for the operating room is what led her to become a surgeon.

“Not only did I want to make a difference in the lives of others, I also loved the idea of having the opportunity to never stop learning. Medicine is an ever-changing art, an art that always keeps you working to master the next skill,” said Morriss. “The immediacy of helping patients drew me to the field of surgery. I love the idea of an entire team working towards the common goal of caring for a patient. Once I discovered that surgery could afford me the opportunity to build lasting relationships with my patients, I knew there was no other path I wanted to take.”

Morriss completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Her areas of special interest include Breast Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Da Vinci Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and General Surgery.

Morriss is currently accepting new patients, and no referral is required. To schedule an appointment with Morriss, please call (785) 827-7261 or visit <a href="http://MoweryClinic.com">MoweryClinic.com</a> to learn more.

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 </figure>Mowery Clinic has announced that Dr. Megan Morriss, general surgeon, has joined the clinic. Morriss joins Dr. Chris Rupe, Dr. Seth Vernon, and Dr. Steven Groene at Mowery Clinic, located at 737 East Crawford Street.From an early age, Morriss knew that she wanted to be a doctor. “As cliché as it sounds, even as a little girl I would tell my parents that I was going to be a doctor one day. From grade school and high school, and then eventually college, I always envisioned it as my way to help others,” said Morriss.Her passion to help others coupled with a love for the operating room is what led her to become a surgeon.“Not only did I want to make a difference in the lives of others, I also loved the idea of having the opportunity to never stop learning. Medicine is an ever-changing art, an art that always keeps you working to master the next skill,” said Morriss. “The immediacy of helping patients drew me to the field of surgery. I love the idea of an entire team working towards the common goal of caring for a patient. Once I discovered that surgery could afford me the opportunity to build lasting relationships with my patients, I knew there was no other path I wanted to take.”Morriss completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Her areas of special interest include Breast Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Da Vinci Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and General Surgery.Morriss is currently accepting new patients, and no referral is required. To schedule an appointment with Morriss, please call (785) 827-7261 or visit <a href="http://MoweryClinic.com">MoweryClinic.com</a> to learn more.

Mowery Clinic welcomes first female general surgeon

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department this afternoon reported three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 165.

Following is information about the most recent confirmed cases, as provided by the health department.

Positive case No. 163 is a symptomatic male in his 70s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

Positive case No. 164 is a symptomatic male in his 30s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

Positive case No. 165 is a symptomatic 5 year old female with known exposure and is recovering at home.

Of the 165 total confirmed cases, 146 have met Kansas Department of Health and Environment recovery guidelines, according to the health department. None of the active cases are hospitalized, the health department noted.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department this afternoon reported three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 165.Following is information about the most recent confirmed cases, as provided by the health department.Positive case No. 163 is a symptomatic male in his 70s with known exposure and is recovering at home.Positive case No. 164 is a symptomatic male in his 30s with known exposure and is recovering at home.Positive case No. 165 is a symptomatic 5 year old female with known exposure and is recovering at home.Of the 165 total confirmed cases, 146 have met Kansas Department of Health and Environment recovery guidelines, according to the health department. None of the active cases are hospitalized, the health department noted.

McPherson County reports 3 additional cases of COVID-19

TOPEKA – The Kansas Lottery has announced the first 18 winners of the&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist/chiefs2020/" target="_blank">Chiefs Suite Experience</a>&nbsp;promotion, where eight players can win a Luxury Suite Experience and 10 players can win a Field Box Experience!

This drawing is the first of three drawings.

The Luxury Suite Experience prize includes two tickets to a game at Arrowhead Stadium in the Club Level suites, as well as Founders Club passes with food and drinks, pregame field access, $500 cash, and more! The eight Luxury Suite Experience winners are:

The Field Box Experience prize includes two Field Box tickets at Arrowhead Stadium, as well as a gold level parking pass, $500 cash, and more! The 10 Field Box Experience winners for the October 11 game versus the Las Vegas Raiders are:

Kansas Lottery players entered into the promotion by submitting non-winning $5 Kansas Lottery&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/Games/Instants/?gameid=174" target="_blank">Kansas City Chiefs tickets</a>&nbsp;into PlayOn® starting June 2, 2020. The deadline for the drawings for the Luxury Suite Experience and the first 10 Field Box Experience prizes was August 4, 2020. There were 58,477 entries into the Chiefs Suite Experience drawing. All entries that were not selected will rollover into subsequent drawings.

Another 20 Field Box winners will be drawn over the next two months. There are two drawings remaining in the promotion:

TOPEKA – The Kansas Lottery has announced the first 18 winners of the&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist/chiefs2020/" target="_blank">Chiefs Suite Experience</a>&nbsp;promotion, where eight players can win a Luxury Suite Experience and 10 players can win a Field Box Experience! This drawing is the first of three drawings.The Luxury Suite Experience prize includes two tickets to a game at Arrowhead Stadium in the Club Level suites, as well as Founders Club passes with food and drinks, pregame field access, $500 cash, and more! The eight Luxury Suite Experience winners are:Alicia Roberts of WamegoSteven Burns of SalinaBrett Dunlap of HighlandMary Sutterlin of ManhattanJamie Badtin of HolcombPaul Moats of WichitaVicki Ebenstein of Spring HillHeather Dowell of Overland ParkThe Field Box Experience prize includes two Field Box tickets at Arrowhead Stadium, as well as a gold level parking pass, $500 cash, and more! The 10 Field Box Experience winners for the October 11 game versus the Las Vegas Raiders are:Deloris Matthews of Kansas City, Kan.Jonathan Aldrich of SalinaLisa Brown of ColumbusThailand To of LiberalEric Hasenbank of HillsboroJosh Pavlich of Kansas City, Kan.Christine Joy of TopekaAnthony Everett of WichitaEric Kuron of Yates CenterJason Hollis of WichitaKansas Lottery players entered into the promotion by submitting non-winning $5 Kansas Lottery&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/Games/Instants/?gameid=174" target="_blank">Kansas City Chiefs tickets</a>&nbsp;into PlayOn® starting June 2, 2020. The deadline for the drawings for the Luxury Suite Experience and the first 10 Field Box Experience prizes was August 4, 2020. There were 58,477 entries into the Chiefs Suite Experience drawing. All entries that were not selected will rollover into subsequent drawings.Another 20 Field Box winners will be drawn over the next two months. There are two drawings remaining in the promotion:<figure>
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2 Salina men among winners in KS Lottery drawing

It's almost time for the tiger cubs' birthday party! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rollinghillszoo/">Rolling Hills Zoo</a> Facebook page:

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RHZ: It's almost time for the tiger cubs' birthday party

Approximately $1,500 worth of coins were stolen from a garage in north Salina earlier this week.

Sometime between 8:15 p.m. Tuesday and 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, someone broke into a locked garage in the 500 block of Reynolds Street and stole two jars full of coins, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. A piece of plywood had been pried off the door and the back gate to the yard was found open, he noted.

One jar contained approximately $1,000 worth of coins and the other approximately $500 worth of coins, according to Forrester. 

Damage to the door was estimated at $25, he added.

Approximately $1,500 worth of coins were stolen from a garage in north Salina earlier this week.Sometime between 8:15 p.m. Tuesday and 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, someone broke into a locked garage in the 500 block of Reynolds Street and stole two jars full of coins, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. A piece of plywood had been pried off the door and the back gate to the yard was found open, he noted.One jar contained approximately $1,000 worth of coins and the other approximately $500 worth of coins, according to Forrester. Damage to the door was estimated at $25, he added.

Approximately $1,500 worth of coins stolen

Police are investigating the theft of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from a central Salina neighborhood early Wednesday.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported today that sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. Wednesday, someone stole a gray 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the 600 block of Highland Avenue.

Paige Norwood, 28, of Salina, told police that she was visiting a resident in the 600 block of Highland Avenue and left her Jeep, with license tag of KS 344FPF, parked on the street, according to Forrester. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys were left in the vehicle, he noted. Additionally, $500 that was left in the vehicle also is missing, he reported.

A neighbor reported seeing the Jeep at midnight and then the vehicle was gone at 4 a.m., Forrester explained.

Total loss was estimated at $13,500, he noted. 

Police are investigating the theft of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from a central Salina neighborhood early Wednesday.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported today that sometime between midnight and 4 a.m. Wednesday, someone stole a gray 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the 600 block of Highland Avenue.Paige Norwood, 28, of Salina, told police that she was visiting a resident in the 600 block of Highland Avenue and left her Jeep, with license tag of KS 344FPF, parked on the street, according to Forrester. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys were left in the vehicle, he noted. Additionally, $500 that was left in the vehicle also is missing, he reported.A neighbor reported seeing the Jeep at midnight and then the vehicle was gone at 4 a.m., Forrester explained.Total loss was estimated at $13,500, he noted.

Jeep stolen from central Salina early Wednesday

As Great Plains Manufacturing was announcing its $53 million Salina expansion, Signify announced it was closing its lighting production facility here.

The announcement bodes well for Great Plains, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota North America Corporation, as it plans to purchase the 750,000-square-foot facility on South Ninth Street from Signify and convert it into a manufacturing plant for Kubota's SVL65 compact track loaders initially.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fe40141b-eb47-4142-81bc-7db2fc57b328">UPDATE: Great Plains announces $53M Salina expansion</a>

The sale is expected to close on July 31, 2021, Signify noted.

"In response to the declining demand for conventional lighting, Signify will leverage economies of scale and improve efficiencies by relocating the production of its conventional lighting products from this facility to its facilities in Poland and India," the company reported in a news release issued this morning.

Signify plans to gradually transition production and to cease operations at the Salina facility, still known to many in the area as Philips Lighting, in the second quarter of 2021, according to information from the company.

"The decision has not been taken lightly but is necessary with the ongoing transformation in the lighting industry. Signify will support its affected employees through the transition, and provide resources and training to assist them through this difficult period and set them up for future success," the company noted in the news release.

Signify currently employs 159 people at the Salina facility, a company representative told Salina Post this morning.

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 </figure>As Great Plains Manufacturing was announcing its $53 million Salina expansion, Signify announced it was closing its lighting production facility here.The announcement bodes well for Great Plains, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota North America Corporation, as it plans to purchase the 750,000-square-foot facility on South Ninth Street from Signify and convert it into a manufacturing plant for Kubota's SVL65 compact track loaders initially.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fe40141b-eb47-4142-81bc-7db2fc57b328">UPDATE: Great Plains announces $53M Salina expansion</a>The sale is expected to close on July 31, 2021, Signify noted."In response to the declining demand for conventional lighting, Signify will leverage economies of scale and improve efficiencies by relocating the production of its conventional lighting products from this facility to its facilities in Poland and India," the company reported in a news release issued this morning.Signify plans to gradually transition production and to cease operations at the Salina facility, still known to many in the area as Philips Lighting, in the second quarter of 2021, according to information from the company."The decision has not been taken lightly but is necessary with the ongoing transformation in the lighting industry. Signify will support its affected employees through the transition, and provide resources and training to assist them through this difficult period and set them up for future success," the company noted in the news release.Signify currently employs 159 people at the Salina facility, a company representative told Salina Post this morning.

Signify closing local facility, moving to India, Poland

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., announced today a $53 million expansion project for its Salina operation. 

Great Plains is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota North America Corporation.

The expansion will be into the current 750,000-square-foot Signify/Philips Lighting plant on South Ninth Street, which will close in the second quarter of 2021, Signify announced today. Currently, 159 people work in the Signify/Philips plant, the company told Salina Post this morning.

Great Plains plans to begin operations in the new facility by the end of 2021, and will utilize a phased approach. 

"This facility, through renovations, the equipment needed to turn it into a suitable production facility for us, requires a $43 million investment. There will be an additional $10 million spent in startup costs, including training, for a total spend of about $53 million," Linda Salem, president and CEO of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., said during the announcement of the expansion.

Initially, Great Plains will plan to add approximately 130 new manufacturing jobs, Salem said. The size of the building on South Ninth Street will allow for future expansion as well, she said.

Salem said the products that will be made in the new facility are new to Great Plains, but not to Kubota.

"The initial product we will focus on will be the Kubota compact track loader called the SVL65," Salem said. "This product is manufactured in Japan today. Kubota's strategy is to move production closer to the market and the North American market is the No. 1 customer for this unit, so we are honored they have entrusted the manufacturing of this important product to Great Plains."

Salem said the building on South Ninth Street will be available to Great Plains in August of 2021.

"We anticipate that there will be full production the last quarter of 2022 with approximately 130 employees," Salem said.

Currently, Great Plains employs 1,450 people throughout Kansas, according to company information. The Salina announcement is the latest in a series of Midwest investments, including the most recent Great Plains' purchase of a 350,000-square-foot Abilene production facility, which opened earlier this year and further expands operations to produce Kubota and Land Pride branded products.

"We have a lot of people to thank for making this possible," Salem said. "The State of Kansas, and particularly the Kansas Department of Commerce, has worked closely with us to ensure that we understand and work with the many programs they have to encourage business development within our state. The Governor's Office, the Salina Economic Development Organization, the City of Salina staff and commissioners have been gracious and supportive of our continued expansion. We are really appreciative of your support."

Salem noted that Great Plains and the community are in partnership together.

"We cannot grow unless our community is healthy, provides a great place for people to not only work but also build their lives outside of work, raise their families, pursue their hobbies, and their recreational pursuits," Salem explained.

"Salina, through private investment, public investment, private and public partnerships has invested heavily in this community. The downtown renovation project, I believe, is over a $175 million investment so far. We have upgrading and expansion of soccer fields, baseball fields. We have strong support of the arts here in Salina. We have excellent regional medical facilities, impressive and up-to-date public school facilities. I think that Salina is an oasis in central Kansas," she continued. "All of these are essential to attracting and retaining great workers and community members, and Great Plains really prides itself on being a partner to such a great community."

A bright future despite mixed emotions

Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock told those assembled this morning that he has mixed emotions.

"As some of you may or may not know, the 750,000-square-foot building that Linda was talking about is the Signify plant, known by most people as Philips Lighting. Signify/Philip has been an important part of the Salina community for over 50 years. The announcement and loss of jobs due to the Signify closing could have been a serious blow to Saline County. I hope the citizens of Saline County understand the magnitude of the purchase and investment being made by Great Plains Manufacturing," Hoppock said.

"As I mentioned Monday at the Schwan's announcement, projects like these do not happen by accident," the mayor continued. "Because of the united efforts of the State of Kansas, the City of Salina, Salina Community Economic Development Organization, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, we were able to partner with Great Plains and secure a significant investment in our community and to keep a very large facility from going dark."

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c21b97bc-0cf3-41a8-89e1-cea252202470">Schwan's to expand, add 225 new full-time jobs</a>

Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland noted that "Salina's having a big week!"

"It is wonderful to be back here for the second time in four days for a major economic development announcement, particularly because this has been a long time in the making. We are so grateful to Kubota and to Great Plains for seeing what we see here in Salina and this part of the state, which is opportunity," Toland said.

"This project, yes it does involve a transition with the Signify/Philips plant and we are sorry for that, but today we're focused on the future and a future that is bright for our manufacturing workforce here in Salina and in the region," he continued.

"The fact is that as the world faces a new normal, we believe that Kansas is extraordinarily well positioned to succeed and to prosper, particularly as it relates to focusing on supply chain," Toland said. "We want to send a message to any firm, any company that is evaluating what to do right now as it relates to onshoring. We want them to think about Kansas, because of our prime location, because of our reliable infrastructure, and most importantly because of our skilled workforce. It's our people that make the difference here in Kansas and so, you know, what you're going to get in our state is the highest quality, the best customer service, and the best people."

Although she wasn't there in person, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly offered her congratulations to Great Plains and Salina in a video that was played during the news conference.

"Great Plains Manufacturing is a stellar Kansas company and leading employer which has been recognized as a Governor's Exporter of the Year and has continued to make investments and expand its footprint throughout north-central Kansas over many years," Kelly said. "My administration is committed to growing a strong relationship between Kubota, Great Plains Manufacturing, and the State of Kansas, and we're excited about this new, significant investment in Salina. It is a testament to Great Plains strong leadership team and quality employees that Kubota has chosen this location for their continued growth in the North American market."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597329351592.jpeg" alt="Linda Salem, president and CEO of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., announced the expansion this morning. Salina Post photos" />
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc., announced today a $53 million expansion project for its Salina operation. Great Plains is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota North America Corporation.The expansion will be into the current 750,000-square-foot Signify/Philips Lighting plant on South Ninth Street, which will close in the second quarter of 2021, Signify announced today. Currently, 159 people work in the Signify/Philips plant, the company told Salina Post this morning.Great Plains plans to begin operations in the new facility by the end of 2021, and will utilize a phased approach. "This facility, through renovations, the equipment needed to turn it into a suitable production facility for us, requires a $43 million investment. There will be an additional $10 million spent in startup costs, including training, for a total spend of about $53 million," Linda Salem, president and CEO of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc., said during the announcement of the expansion.Initially, Great Plains will plan to add approximately 130 new manufacturing jobs, Salem said. The size of the building on South Ninth Street will allow for future expansion as well, she said.Salem said the products that will be made in the new facility are new to Great Plains, but not to Kubota.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597338672100.jpeg" alt="In the new facility, Great Plains will manufacture the Kubota SVL65. Salem said this is the smallest of the three SVL65s that will be manufactured.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>In the new facility, Great Plains will manufacture the Kubota SVL65. Salem said this is the smallest of the three SVL65s that will be manufactured.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>"The initial product we will focus on will be the Kubota compact track loader called the SVL65," Salem said. "This product is manufactured in Japan today. Kubota's strategy is to move production closer to the market and the North American market is the No. 1 customer for this unit, so we are honored they have entrusted the manufacturing of this important product to Great Plains."Salem said the building on South Ninth Street will be available to Great Plains in August of 2021."We anticipate that there will be full production the last quarter of 2022 with approximately 130 employees," Salem said.Currently, Great Plains employs 1,450 people throughout Kansas, according to company information. The Salina announcement is the latest in a series of Midwest investments, including the most recent Great Plains' purchase of a 350,000-square-foot Abilene production facility, which opened earlier this year and further expands operations to produce Kubota and Land Pride branded products."We have a lot of people to thank for making this possible," Salem said. "The State of Kansas, and particularly the Kansas Department of Commerce, has worked closely with us to ensure that we understand and work with the many programs they have to encourage business development within our state. The Governor's Office, the Salina Economic Development Organization, the City of Salina staff and commissioners have been gracious and supportive of our continued expansion. We are really appreciative of your support."Salem noted that Great Plains and the community are in partnership together."We cannot grow unless our community is healthy, provides a great place for people to not only work but also build their lives outside of work, raise their families, pursue their hobbies, and their recreational pursuits," Salem explained."Salina, through private investment, public investment, private and public partnerships has invested heavily in this community. The downtown renovation project, I believe, is over a $175 million investment so far. We have upgrading and expansion of soccer fields, baseball fields. We have strong support of the arts here in Salina. We have excellent regional medical facilities, impressive and up-to-date public school facilities. I think that Salina is an oasis in central Kansas," she continued. "All of these are essential to attracting and retaining great workers and community members, and Great Plains really prides itself on being a partner to such a great community."A bright future despite mixed emotionsSalina Mayor Mike Hoppock told those assembled this morning that he has mixed emotions."As some of you may or may not know, the 750,000-square-foot building that Linda was talking about is the Signify plant, known by most people as Philips Lighting. Signify/Philip has been an important part of the Salina community for over 50 years. The announcement and loss of jobs due to the Signify closing could have been a serious blow to Saline County. I hope the citizens of Saline County understand the magnitude of the purchase and investment being made by Great Plains Manufacturing," Hoppock said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597338943392.jpeg" alt="Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock" />
 <figcaption>Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock</figcaption>
 </figure>"As I mentioned Monday at the Schwan's announcement, projects like these do not happen by accident," the mayor continued. "Because of the united efforts of the State of Kansas, the City of Salina, Salina Community Economic Development Organization, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, we were able to partner with Great Plains and secure a significant investment in our community and to keep a very large facility from going dark."READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/c21b97bc-0cf3-41a8-89e1-cea252202470">Schwan's to expand, add 225 new full-time jobs</a>Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland noted that "Salina's having a big week!""It is wonderful to be back here for the second time in four days for a major economic development announcement, particularly because this has been a long time in the making. We are so grateful to Kubota and to Great Plains for seeing what we see here in Salina and this part of the state, which is opportunity," Toland said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597339073231.jpeg" alt="Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland</figcaption>
 </figure>"This project, yes it does involve a transition with the Signify/Philips plant and we are sorry for that, but today we're focused on the future and a future that is bright for our manufacturing workforce here in Salina and in the region," he continued."The fact is that as the world faces a new normal, we believe that Kansas is extraordinarily well positioned to succeed and to prosper, particularly as it relates to focusing on supply chain," Toland said. "We want to send a message to any firm, any company that is evaluating what to do right now as it relates to onshoring. We want them to think about Kansas, because of our prime location, because of our reliable infrastructure, and most importantly because of our skilled workforce. It's our people that make the difference here in Kansas and so, you know, what you're going to get in our state is the highest quality, the best customer service, and the best people."Although she wasn't there in person, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly offered her congratulations to Great Plains and Salina in a video that was played during the news conference.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597339209693.jpeg" alt="Kansas Governor Laura Kelly" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Governor Laura Kelly</figcaption>
 </figure>"Great Plains Manufacturing is a stellar Kansas company and leading employer which has been recognized as a Governor's Exporter of the Year and has continued to make investments and expand its footprint throughout north-central Kansas over many years," Kelly said. "My administration is committed to growing a strong relationship between Kubota, Great Plains Manufacturing, and the State of Kansas, and we're excited about this new, significant investment in Salina. It is a testament to Great Plains strong leadership team and quality employees that Kubota has chosen this location for their continued growth in the North American market."

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Sixteen Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade trained to become the Kansas Army National Guard’s newest validated graders for the Army Combat Fitness Test Aug. 4-5 at the Great Plains Joint Training Center in Salina.

In addition to educating and certifying the students on how to conduct and grade the ACFT, which becomes the official Army physical fitness test of record Oct. 1, leaders and instructors hope the course will have the lasting impact of helping to set in motion a shift in Kansas Army National Guard fitness culture.

“This is a train the trainer course,” said Command Sgt. Major Darrian Campbell, command sergeant major of 1st Bn, 161st FA Regt. “The overall intent is for Soldiers to be able to go back to their units and train other people on how to grade Soldiers taking the test. This a new test, this is something new to the Army, and there’s certain education and requirements you have to have to be at the different levels of administering it, supervising it and grading it.”

Staff Sgt. Bronson Shipman, master fitness trainer and ACFT project non-commissioned officer for the state of Kansas, explained that in order to certify as graders, students have to complete all six events of the ACFT, as well as complete a list of other tasks. 

“We go through each event individually and specifically so that the graders know what they’re looking for to prevent injuries and also to know what’s going to count and not count as a repetition,” Shipman said.

Students also walk through how to set up the course lanes and complete a mock ACFT, where the instructors take the test and the students grade. The two-day training concludes with a written exam at the end.

In addition to teaching the students all the technicalities of administering the test and training other graders, Campbell said he hopes the course teaches students not to be intimidated by the ACFT.

“I know there’s a lot of talk,” Campbell said. “People say, ‘that’s going to exclude me,’ ‘I’m going to have to get out,’ It’s going to be too hard,’ ‘I can’t do it.’ But I think that’s mostly people watching from the sidelines. I think once they get involved, they’ll see that they are very capable of performing these exercises.”

Shipman also attested that many Soldiers have expressed apprehension about the new test.

“I hope that students take away the idea that this test is attainable,” Shipman said. “And that they also go back to their units with a positive attitude about the test. There’s a lot of negativity around the test right now. It’s our job to change that mindset and have a more positive attitude. So if these students could go back and say look, the test isn’t that bad. I’m going to show you how to do it. That’s the main thing. As well as trying to get them a little more focused on getting into shape.”

While Shipman and his team of master fitness trainers have the primary goal of setting Soldiers up for success by Oct. 1, more broadly, they also hope to help shift the culture of fitness in the Kansas Army National Guard.

“As civilian Soldiers, it’s easy to get into a sedentary lifestyle because we’re not in the uniform 28 days of each month,” Shipman said. “We all have to change the mindset and be more geared toward fitness. We’re going to have to start training.”

Shipman explained that the current test of record, the Army Physical Fitness Test, could often be passed by Soldiers who only train last minute – the APFT did not require them to maintain high levels of physical readiness throughout the year. But he cautions Soldiers that that strategy will not be effective if they hope to be successful on the ACFT.

“Start training now,” Shipman said. “Go out and research what the test is and start working on those events individually. That way you know what you have to work on to get better at. Be ready.”

Other than increasing levels of physical fitness perennially, Shipman said the ACFT has the additional benefit of helping increase overall Soldier readiness through injury reduction.

“The ACFT is an 80 percent predictor of a Soldier’s ability to perform their job during combat, so if they can successfully pass the ACFT, they are going to be successful in their job, therefore helping to prevent any injuries they might sustain,” Shipman said.

While the responsibility to train properly and pass the ACFT is an individual one, unit leaders also play a roll.

“As a battalion command sergeant major, I want to make sure I’m educated – that I know the test and I know the standards – because I’m the one that is going to be responsible for enforcing those standards,” Campbell said. “I’m out here because I want to experience it and become educated on it, but I also want the Soldiers to look up and see that the command is supporting it and I want to show that it’s important to the force in order to keep our lethality.”

Shipman agreed that leadership can play a roll in shaping the fitness culture of the organization, and suggested that units consider incorporating physical training into their monthly training plans. 

“Those two days might not drastically change a Soldier’s level of physical fitness, but it’s going to teach that Soldier what he or she can do while they’re not at drill in order to get in better shape,” Shipman said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597277882181.jpeg" alt="Sgt. Janina Felka-Burns and Staff Sgt. Bronson Shipman both master fitness trainers for the Kansas Army National Guard, show students with 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade how to set up Army Combat Fitness Test Lanes. Students took part in a two-day training to become validated ACFT graders Aug. 4-5 in Salina. Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/portfolio/1433008">Maj. Margaret Ziffer</a>&nbsp;courtesy KANG" />
 <figcaption>Sgt. Janina Felka-Burns and Staff Sgt. Bronson Shipman both master fitness trainers for the Kansas Army National Guard, show students with 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade how to set up Army Combat Fitness Test Lanes. Students took part in a two-day training to become validated ACFT graders Aug. 4-5 in Salina. Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/portfolio/1433008">Maj. Margaret Ziffer</a>&nbsp;courtesy KANG</figcaption>
 </figure>Sixteen Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade trained to become the Kansas Army National Guard’s newest validated graders for the Army Combat Fitness Test Aug. 4-5 at the Great Plains Joint Training Center in Salina.In addition to educating and certifying the students on how to conduct and grade the ACFT, which becomes the official Army physical fitness test of record Oct. 1, leaders and instructors hope the course will have the lasting impact of helping to set in motion a shift in Kansas Army National Guard fitness culture.“This is a train the trainer course,” said Command Sgt. Major Darrian Campbell, command sergeant major of 1st Bn, 161st FA Regt. “The overall intent is for Soldiers to be able to go back to their units and train other people on how to grade Soldiers taking the test. This a new test, this is something new to the Army, and there’s certain education and requirements you have to have to be at the different levels of administering it, supervising it and grading it.”Staff Sgt. Bronson Shipman, master fitness trainer and ACFT project non-commissioned officer for the state of Kansas, explained that in order to certify as graders, students have to complete all six events of the ACFT, as well as complete a list of other tasks. “We go through each event individually and specifically so that the graders know what they’re looking for to prevent injuries and also to know what’s going to count and not count as a repetition,” Shipman said.Students also walk through how to set up the course lanes and complete a mock ACFT, where the instructors take the test and the students grade. The two-day training concludes with a written exam at the end.In addition to teaching the students all the technicalities of administering the test and training other graders, Campbell said he hopes the course teaches students not to be intimidated by the ACFT.“I know there’s a lot of talk,” Campbell said. “People say, ‘that’s going to exclude me,’ ‘I’m going to have to get out,’ It’s going to be too hard,’ ‘I can’t do it.’ But I think that’s mostly people watching from the sidelines. I think once they get involved, they’ll see that they are very capable of performing these exercises.”Shipman also attested that many Soldiers have expressed apprehension about the new test.“I hope that students take away the idea that this test is attainable,” Shipman said. “And that they also go back to their units with a positive attitude about the test. There’s a lot of negativity around the test right now. It’s our job to change that mindset and have a more positive attitude. So if these students could go back and say look, the test isn’t that bad. I’m going to show you how to do it. That’s the main thing. As well as trying to get them a little more focused on getting into shape.”While Shipman and his team of master fitness trainers have the primary goal of setting Soldiers up for success by Oct. 1, more broadly, they also hope to help shift the culture of fitness in the Kansas Army National Guard.“As civilian Soldiers, it’s easy to get into a sedentary lifestyle because we’re not in the uniform 28 days of each month,” Shipman said. “We all have to change the mindset and be more geared toward fitness. We’re going to have to start training.”Shipman explained that the current test of record, the Army Physical Fitness Test, could often be passed by Soldiers who only train last minute – the APFT did not require them to maintain high levels of physical readiness throughout the year. But he cautions Soldiers that that strategy will not be effective if they hope to be successful on the ACFT.“Start training now,” Shipman said. “Go out and research what the test is and start working on those events individually. That way you know what you have to work on to get better at. Be ready.”Other than increasing levels of physical fitness perennially, Shipman said the ACFT has the additional benefit of helping increase overall Soldier readiness through injury reduction.“The ACFT is an 80 percent predictor of a Soldier’s ability to perform their job during combat, so if they can successfully pass the ACFT, they are going to be successful in their job, therefore helping to prevent any injuries they might sustain,” Shipman said.While the responsibility to train properly and pass the ACFT is an individual one, unit leaders also play a roll.“As a battalion command sergeant major, I want to make sure I’m educated – that I know the test and I know the standards – because I’m the one that is going to be responsible for enforcing those standards,” Campbell said. “I’m out here because I want to experience it and become educated on it, but I also want the Soldiers to look up and see that the command is supporting it and I want to show that it’s important to the force in order to keep our lethality.”Shipman agreed that leadership can play a roll in shaping the fitness culture of the organization, and suggested that units consider incorporating physical training into their monthly training plans. “Those two days might not drastically change a Soldier’s level of physical fitness, but it’s going to teach that Soldier what he or she can do while they’re not at drill in order to get in better shape,” Shipman said.Shipman, who has trained over 60 graders and administered the ACFT for over 400 Soldiers statewide so far, said physical fitness has played a prominent role in his life since he graduated basic training at 19 years old. Later this month, he will complete his certification as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and he plans to continue his full-time work as a master fitness trainer for the Kansas Army National Guard helping Soldiers achieve their fitness goals, through the advent of the ACFT and beyond.“It’s an honor to be a part of it,” Shipman said. “It’s a huge transition for the Army overall, so to be on the front lines of it is a good feeling. We are getting a good predictor of how we are as the guard and where we’re at in the state as far as our physical fitness capabilities. It’s been an eye opener for some of the Soldiers. But getting them to actually take the test is helping them realize that it’s not insurmountable.”--<a href="https://kansasarmynationalguard.com/">Kansas Army National Guard</a>--

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