MANHATTAN – Registration is now open for a webinar that will help Kansas beef cattle producers prepare to manage and reduce the impacts of drought and reduced forage availability on cow herds.

The webinar will be hosted by the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension via Zoom on July 9 at noon (CDT).

“As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail,” said K-State beef specialist Sandy Johnson. “This webinar is being conducted to help cow-calf producers evaluate the options they have to make strategic adjustments in response to reduced forage availability.&nbsp;We want producers to be prepared to take advantage of opportunities that may arise given current resources, markets and weather.”

The program features strategic reduction of grazing pressure, drought supplementation of cows, early weaned calf nutrition and management, and calf health considerations, presented by members of the K-State beef extension team.

Register for the webinar online at&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/KSUBeef-Drought-Preparedness" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/KSUBeef-Drought-Preparedness</a>&nbsp;or at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ksubeef.org/" target="_blank">www.KSUBeef.org</a>. For questions about the event or to register,&nbsp;contact Lois Schreiner,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lschrein@ksu.edu" target="_blank">lschrein@ksu.edu,</a>&nbsp;or 785-532-1267.

MANHATTAN – Registration is now open for a webinar that will help Kansas beef cattle producers prepare to manage and reduce the impacts of drought and reduced forage availability on cow herds.The webinar will be hosted by the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension via Zoom on July 9 at noon (CDT).“As the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail,” said K-State beef specialist Sandy Johnson. “This webinar is being conducted to help cow-calf producers evaluate the options they have to make strategic adjustments in response to reduced forage availability.&nbsp;We want producers to be prepared to take advantage of opportunities that may arise given current resources, markets and weather.”The program features strategic reduction of grazing pressure, drought supplementation of cows, early weaned calf nutrition and management, and calf health considerations, presented by members of the K-State beef extension team.Register for the webinar online at&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/KSUBeef-Drought-Preparedness" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/KSUBeef-Drought-Preparedness</a>&nbsp;or at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ksubeef.org/" target="_blank">www.KSUBeef.org</a>. For questions about the event or to register,&nbsp;contact Lois Schreiner,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lschrein@ksu.edu" target="_blank">lschrein@ksu.edu,</a>&nbsp;or 785-532-1267.

K-State to host drought preparedness webinar July 9

The Kansas Supreme Court today affirmed Dickinson County District Court's denial of Virgil S. Bradford's motion to correct an illegal sentence.

In 1999, a Dickinson County jury convicted Bradford of capital murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, and two counts of felony theft. Many years after his sentences for these crimes became final, Bradford argued his aggravated robbery sentence was illegal. Bradford based his argument on a 2018 change in the law, according to a news release from the Kansas Supreme Court.

In a decision published today, the supreme court rejected Bradford's argument. The court held if a criminal defendant moves to correct an illegal sentence, courts judge the sentence's legality as of the time the sentencing judge pronounced the sentence. Later changes in the law do not render a legal sentence illegal. The court also held Bradford could not raise constitutional challenges to his sentence through a motion to correct an illegal sentence, according to the information from the supreme court.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593705224232.jpeg" alt="Virgil S. Bradford. Photo courtesy KDOC" />
 <figcaption>Virgil S. Bradford. Photo courtesy KDOC</figcaption>
 </figure>The Kansas Supreme Court today affirmed Dickinson County District Court's denial of Virgil S. Bradford's motion to correct an illegal sentence.In 1999, a Dickinson County jury convicted Bradford of capital murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, and two counts of felony theft. Many years after his sentences for these crimes became final, Bradford argued his aggravated robbery sentence was illegal. Bradford based his argument on a 2018 change in the law, according to a news release from the Kansas Supreme Court.In a decision published today, the supreme court rejected Bradford's argument. The court held if a criminal defendant moves to correct an illegal sentence, courts judge the sentence's legality as of the time the sentencing judge pronounced the sentence. Later changes in the law do not render a legal sentence illegal. The court also held Bradford could not raise constitutional challenges to his sentence through a motion to correct an illegal sentence, according to the information from the supreme court.

Kansas Supreme Court affirms Bradford conviction in Dickinson County

A Salina man was arrested on a requested charge of aggravated battery after an alleged incident Wednesday night.

The 28-year-old female victim sutained what appeared to be a broken nose during the incident alleged to have occurred between 10-11:37 p.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Johnstown Avenue, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva reported this morning. She also allegedly was strangled, he noted.

The woman was treated and released from Salina Regional Health Center, Villanueva reported.

Brian Corbin, 39, of Salina, was arrested in the case on the requested charge of aggravated battery, Villanueva noted.

A Salina man was arrested on a requested charge of aggravated battery after an alleged incident Wednesday night.The 28-year-old female victim sutained what appeared to be a broken nose during the incident alleged to have occurred between 10-11:37 p.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Johnstown Avenue, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva reported this morning. She also allegedly was strangled, he noted.The woman was treated and released from Salina Regional Health Center, Villanueva reported.Brian Corbin, 39, of Salina, was arrested in the case on the requested charge of aggravated battery, Villanueva noted.

Salina man arrested on requested charge of aggravated battery

Police are investigating the theft of more than $2,000 worth of cell phones from a south Salina retail store.

Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva reported this morning that a man went into the electronics department of Walmart, 2900 South Ninth Street, Tuesday at approximately 7:30 p.m. and stole two Samsung Galaxy S10 cell phones. The total value of the two phones was $2,079, he noted.

The suspect was described as being a heavy-set black male wearing a gray t-shirt, black hat, and a mask around his neck, Villanueva explained. The man also appeared to have a beard and glasses, he added.

It is thought that the suspect possibly is the same person who recently has committed like crimes in Great Bend, Hays, and McPherson, Villanueva noted.

Police are investigating the theft of more than $2,000 worth of cell phones from a south Salina retail store.Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva reported this morning that a man went into the electronics department of Walmart, 2900 South Ninth Street, Tuesday at approximately 7:30 p.m. and stole two Samsung Galaxy S10 cell phones. The total value of the two phones was $2,079, he noted.The suspect was described as being a heavy-set black male wearing a gray t-shirt, black hat, and a mask around his neck, Villanueva explained. The man also appeared to have a beard and glasses, he added.It is thought that the suspect possibly is the same person who recently has committed like crimes in Great Bend, Hays, and McPherson, Villanueva noted.

Police investigating theft of cell phones from Walmart

Kansas Wesleyan released an overview of its COVID-19 Strategic Plan on Wednesday, describing portions of its plans for fall 2020.&nbsp;

The plan contains information on changes made to accommodate social distancing, new&nbsp;residence hall policies and changes to move-in day, including requiring students to sign up for arrival time slots.&nbsp; KWU’s COVID-19 Task Force has been meeting regularly since March, and has spent the last few months focused on policies and procedures necessary for “reopening”. The Task Force includes the campus emergency manager, the chair of the Nursing Department and multiple members of the President's Council, along with representatives from Sodexo, Plant Operations, and Marketing and Communications, among&nbsp;others.&nbsp; Perhaps the most pressing detail announced in the plan involves move-in days, which remain scheduled for Aug. 5 and Aug. 7.&nbsp; To help control traffic and crowds on those days, students will need to sign up for a scheduled time to arrive to campus. This can be done through the Student Development Office. Prior to entering any campus building on move-in days, individuals will be temperature-tested using non-contact thermometers to make sure all in attendance are under the CDC-recommended figure of 100.4 degrees (F). If someone should test high, they will enter a temperature-controlled holding area for 15 minutes before being retested. If they fail the second test, they will need to leave campus and will not be allowed to enter any campus building. A similar plan will be in place for other, appropriate campus events.&nbsp; It is expected that, although temperature checks may not be in place for certain events, all visitors to KWU events in 2020-21 will be asked to review standardized set of health-related questions and not come to campus if they have negative answers.&nbsp; When students arrive to campus for move-in day, they — along with all faculty and staff members — will receive a welcome kit that will include a face covering, gloves, hand sanitizer, a pen and a thermometer. The kit will also contain instructions to conduct a self-check each day before coming to campus or class, and students with positive symptoms should contact the athletic trainer. Faculty or staff with positive symptoms during the self-check should contact their&nbsp;supervisor or appropriate faculty member.&nbsp; Two of the changes that students will notice quickly are in food service and residence halls. In The Den, the food service option located in the Student Activity Center, customers will now order through the window to relieve potential congestion inside. To-go service will also be possible, both at The Den and in Shriwise Dining Hall, through the use of an Android and iPhone application. Increased PPE and increased cleaning will be hallmarks of the food service experience. Any residence halls that have community bathrooms will have an occupancy limit of six individuals.&nbsp;All cleaning will be done according to CDC recommendations.&nbsp; On the athletics side, student-athletes, coaches, staff and game officials will be screened daily due to the close contact required for participation and workouts. That screening will take place both with temperature checks and a standardized verbal screening similar to that mentioned above. In addition, spaces that are generally shared (i.e. locker rooms) will be adjusted and stadium/arena entry procedures will be altered to avoid excessive lines.&nbsp; Finally, student travel during the semester — particularly non-essential travel that ventures outside the state of Kansas — will be strongly discouraged. If a student does travel outside the state, they must notify the Student Development Office in advance and it may result in a two-week quarantine upon return, depending upon KDHE regulations.&nbsp; “This plan describes our day-to-day&nbsp;efforts moving forward, and how we will address what have become&nbsp;common concerns in our world today,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. “Due to our small class sizes — 91 percent of our courses last year had less than 30 students — we are in a position to have to make fewer adjustments than some of our peers. However, some adjustments are certainly necessary and we have come together as a campus to identify and begin to implement those. While we did not include it in this document, we also have multiple action plans in place to isolate/quarantine those who may be exposed to the virus during the academic year.&nbsp;All of us at KWU appreciate how Saline County leadership has proactively provided assistance and is supporting us this academic year."&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas Wesleyan released an overview of its COVID-19 Strategic Plan on Wednesday, describing portions of its plans for fall 2020.&nbsp;The plan contains information on changes made to accommodate social distancing, new&nbsp;residence hall policies and changes to move-in day, including requiring students to sign up for arrival time slots.&nbsp; KWU’s COVID-19 Task Force has been meeting regularly since March, and has spent the last few months focused on policies and procedures necessary for “reopening”. The Task Force includes the campus emergency manager, the chair of the Nursing Department and multiple members of the President's Council, along with representatives from Sodexo, Plant Operations, and Marketing and Communications, among&nbsp;others.&nbsp; Perhaps the most pressing detail announced in the plan involves move-in days, which remain scheduled for Aug. 5 and Aug. 7.&nbsp; To help control traffic and crowds on those days, students will need to sign up for a scheduled time to arrive to campus. This can be done through the Student Development Office. Prior to entering any campus building on move-in days, individuals will be temperature-tested using non-contact thermometers to make sure all in attendance are under the CDC-recommended figure of 100.4 degrees (F). If someone should test high, they will enter a temperature-controlled holding area for 15 minutes before being retested. If they fail the second test, they will need to leave campus and will not be allowed to enter any campus building. A similar plan will be in place for other, appropriate campus events.&nbsp; It is expected that, although temperature checks may not be in place for certain events, all visitors to KWU events in 2020-21 will be asked to review standardized set of health-related questions and not come to campus if they have negative answers.&nbsp; When students arrive to campus for move-in day, they — along with all faculty and staff members — will receive a welcome kit that will include a face covering, gloves, hand sanitizer, a pen and a thermometer. The kit will also contain instructions to conduct a self-check each day before coming to campus or class, and students with positive symptoms should contact the athletic trainer. Faculty or staff with positive symptoms during the self-check should contact their&nbsp;supervisor or appropriate faculty member.&nbsp; Two of the changes that students will notice quickly are in food service and residence halls. In The Den, the food service option located in the Student Activity Center, customers will now order through the window to relieve potential congestion inside. To-go service will also be possible, both at The Den and in Shriwise Dining Hall, through the use of an Android and iPhone application. Increased PPE and increased cleaning will be hallmarks of the food service experience. Any residence halls that have community bathrooms will have an occupancy limit of six individuals.&nbsp;All cleaning will be done according to CDC recommendations.&nbsp; On the athletics side, student-athletes, coaches, staff and game officials will be screened daily due to the close contact required for participation and workouts. That screening will take place both with temperature checks and a standardized verbal screening similar to that mentioned above. In addition, spaces that are generally shared (i.e. locker rooms) will be adjusted and stadium/arena entry procedures will be altered to avoid excessive lines.&nbsp; Finally, student travel during the semester — particularly non-essential travel that ventures outside the state of Kansas — will be strongly discouraged. If a student does travel outside the state, they must notify the Student Development Office in advance and it may result in a two-week quarantine upon return, depending upon KDHE regulations.&nbsp; “This plan describes our day-to-day&nbsp;efforts moving forward, and how we will address what have become&nbsp;common concerns in our world today,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. “Due to our small class sizes — 91 percent of our courses last year had less than 30 students — we are in a position to have to make fewer adjustments than some of our peers. However, some adjustments are certainly necessary and we have come together as a campus to identify and begin to implement those. While we did not include it in this document, we also have multiple action plans in place to isolate/quarantine those who may be exposed to the virus during the academic year.&nbsp;All of us at KWU appreciate how Saline County leadership has proactively provided assistance and is supporting us this academic year."&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas Wesleyan announces fall semester plan

CONCORDIA -- Cloud County Community College (CCCC) has announced the names of students on the spring 2020 President's List. 

To be named to the President's List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.9-4.0.

Following are the names of students who are on the spring 2020 President's List.

CONCORDIA -- Cloud County Community College (CCCC) has announced the names of students on the spring 2020 President's List. To be named to the President's List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and earned a semester grade point average of 3.9-4.0.Following are the names of students who are on the spring 2020 President's List.John Adams of Concordia, KSJustice Anderson of Concordia, KSMeghan Augustine of Beloit, KSAnna Borders of Windom, KSJaycee Burghart of McPherson, KSMatthew Carstensen of Belleville, KSChasity Clinton of Salina, KSKaren Finney of Beloit, KSClay Girard of Clyde, KSKaleigh Hanzlick of Wilson, KSHaley Hollon of Clyde, KSSamuel Huehl of Lincoln, KSElora Huiett of Longford, KSWillow Hunt of Salina, KSChance Jacobson of Hope, KSJacie Marcotte of Salina, KSPreston Myers of Courtland, KSMary Potter of Abilene, KSTerri Sadler of Randall, KSEdward Scott of Abilene, KSBrandon Shrader of Jamestown, KSAnna Smith of Clay Center, KSMichaela Wetter of Concordia, KSGrant White of Belleville, KSTaylor Zamrzla of Holyrood, KS

CCCC announces spring 2020 President's List

When plants don’t produce fruit, too much fertilizer or lack of pollinators may be issue

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Most folks won’t complain about pretty flowers in their garden … except when they’re expecting fruit or vegetables instead.

Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said it is common this time of year for food plants to bloom without setting fruit.

“There are several possible reasons for this,” he said. “One of those is that the plant has been over-fertilized. Too much nitrogen causes the plant to emphasize vegetative growth, often to the detriment of fruit production.”

Upham said the problem of too much fertilizer is commonly seen with tomatoes. The plant may look healthy, but it is has no flowers that produce fruit.

He added that night-time temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above 75 F, or daytime temperatures above 95 F with hot, dry winds can also keep plants from producing fruit. Cherry tomatoes are often more forgiving of high temperatures than the larger slicers.

For vine crops, such as cucumbers, watermelon, squash and muskmelons, “look for the presence of bees visiting those plants,” Upham said.

The early flowers on those plants are usually all male, he said, though the production of male and female flowers becomes more balanced as time passes. “You can easily tell the difference between the two because only the female flower has a tiny fruit behind the blossom,” Upham said.

“If you have both male and female flowers, have not over-fertilized and are still having a problem, make sure you have pollinators working in your garden,” he said.

“If you don’t see any bees, try hand-pollinating several flowers by using a painter’s brush to transfer pollen from the anther of the male flower to the stigma of the female flower. If you get fruit on only those flowers you pollinated, then you need more pollinators.”

For those who use insecticides on vine crops, Upham warned against using too much, which can kill the pollinators. “If you must use an insecticide,” he said, “spray near dusk when the flowers have closed.”

Upham and his colleagues in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticultural Newsletter with tips for keeping yards healthy and beautiful year-round. The newsletter is&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">available to view online</a>; interested persons can also subscribe to have it delivered by email each week.

Interested persons can also send their yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wupham@ksu.edu" target="_blank">wupham@ksu.edu</a>.

<h2>When plants don’t produce fruit, too much fertilizer or lack of pollinators may be issue</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593630512889.jpeg" alt="A bee pollinator. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>A bee pollinator. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Most folks won’t complain about pretty flowers in their garden … except when they’re expecting fruit or vegetables instead.Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said it is common this time of year for food plants to bloom without setting fruit.“There are several possible reasons for this,” he said. “One of those is that the plant has been over-fertilized. Too much nitrogen causes the plant to emphasize vegetative growth, often to the detriment of fruit production.”Upham said the problem of too much fertilizer is commonly seen with tomatoes. The plant may look healthy, but it is has no flowers that produce fruit.He added that night-time temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit or above 75 F, or daytime temperatures above 95 F with hot, dry winds can also keep plants from producing fruit. Cherry tomatoes are often more forgiving of high temperatures than the larger slicers.For vine crops, such as cucumbers, watermelon, squash and muskmelons, “look for the presence of bees visiting those plants,” Upham said.The early flowers on those plants are usually all male, he said, though the production of male and female flowers becomes more balanced as time passes. “You can easily tell the difference between the two because only the female flower has a tiny fruit behind the blossom,” Upham said.“If you have both male and female flowers, have not over-fertilized and are still having a problem, make sure you have pollinators working in your garden,” he said.“If you don’t see any bees, try hand-pollinating several flowers by using a painter’s brush to transfer pollen from the anther of the male flower to the stigma of the female flower. If you get fruit on only those flowers you pollinated, then you need more pollinators.”For those who use insecticides on vine crops, Upham warned against using too much, which can kill the pollinators. “If you must use an insecticide,” he said, “spray near dusk when the flowers have closed.”Upham and his colleagues in K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources produce a weekly Horticultural Newsletter with tips for keeping yards healthy and beautiful year-round. The newsletter is&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html" target="_blank">available to view online</a>; interested persons can also subscribe to have it delivered by email each week.Interested persons can also send their yard-related questions to Upham at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wupham@ksu.edu" target="_blank">wupham@ksu.edu</a>.

Problems in the garden? K-State's Upham shares helpful tips

Today is Thursday, July 2, the 184th day of 2020. There are 182 days left in the year. 

On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Washington railroad station; Garfield died the following September. (Guiteau was hanged in June 1882.) 

In 1566, French astrologer, physician and professed prophesier Nostradamus died in Salon (sah-LOHN'). 

In 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." 

In 1917, rioting erupted in East St. Louis, Illinois, as white mobs attacked Black residents; nearly 50 people, mostly Blacks, are believed to have died in the violence. 

In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator. 

In 1961, author Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. 

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy met Pope Paul VI at the Vatican, the first meeting between a Catholic U.S. chief executive and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. 

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress. 

In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Gregg v. Georgia, ruled 7-2 the death penalty was not inherently cruel or unusual. 

In 1986, ruling in a pair of cases, the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action as a remedy for past job discrimination. 

In 1987, 18 Mexican immigrants were found dead inside a locked boxcar near Sierra Blanca, Texas, in what authorities called a botched smuggling attempt; a 19th man survived. 

In 2009, federal marshals took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse, forcing Madoff's wife, Ruth, to move elsewhere. 

In 2018, rescue divers in Thailand found 12 boys and their soccer coach, who had been trapped by flooding as they explored a cave more than a week earlier. 

Ten years ago: Gen. David Petraeus arrived in Afghanistan to assume command of U.S. and NATO forces after his predecessor, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, was fired for intemperate remarks he'd made about Obama administration figures in Rolling Stone magazine. The United States defeated Japan 7-2 to win its seventh consecutive world softball championships. British novelist Beryl Bainbridge, 77, died in London.

Five years ago: Trying to close the books on the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, BP agreed to provide billions of dollars in new money to five Gulf Coast states in a deal the company said would bring its full obligations to an estimated $53.8 billion. A Philippine ferry, the Kim Nirvana, capsized after leaving port in Ormoc City, killing about 60 people.

One year ago: Lee Iacocca, the automobile executive who helped launch some of Detroit's best-selling vehicles at Ford and then Chrysler, died in California at the age of 94. Fire erupted at a Jim Beam warehouse in Kentucky that was filled with about 45,000 barrels of aging bourbon; the warehouse and bourbon were a total loss and the bourbon leaked into nearby creeks and rivers. A decorated Navy SEAL, Edward Gallagher, was acquitted of murder in the killing of a wounded Islamic State captive in Iraq but was convicted of posing with the corpse. (Gallagher would be sentenced to four months' confinement, but was set free since he had spent more time in custody awaiting trial; the case led to a conflict between President Donald Trump and armed services leaders over military discipline and forced the ouster of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.)

Today's Birthdays: Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is 91. Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal is 90. Actor Robert Ito is 89. Actress Polly Holliday is 83. Racing Hall of Famer Richard Petty is 83. Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu is 81. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox is 78. Writer-director-comedian Larry David is 73. Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, is 73. Actor Saul Rubinek is 72. Rock musician Roy Bittan (Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band) is 71. Rock musician Gene Taylor is 68. Actress Wendy Schaal is 66. Actress-model Jerry Hall is 64. Actor Jimmy McNichol is 59. Country singer Guy Penrod is 57. Rock musician Dave Parsons (Bush) is 55. Actress Yancy Butler is 50. Contemporary Christian musician Melodee DeVevo (Casting Crowns) is 44. Actor Owain Yeoman is 42. Race car driver Sam Hornish Jr. is 41. NHL center Joe Thornton is 41. Singer Michelle Branch is 37. Actress Vanessa Lee Chester is 36. Figure skater Johnny Weir is 36. Actor Nelson Franklin is 35. Actress-singer Ashley Tisdale is 35. Actress Lindsay Lohan is 34. Actress Margot Robbie is 30.

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 <figcaption>&nbsp; Photo of old book courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://shutterstock.com/">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, July 2, the 184th day of 2020. There are 182 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Washington railroad station; Garfield died the following September. (Guiteau was hanged in June 1882.) On this date: In 1566, French astrologer, physician and professed prophesier Nostradamus died in Salon (sah-LOHN'). In 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States." In 1917, rioting erupted in East St. Louis, Illinois, as white mobs attacked Black residents; nearly 50 people, mostly Blacks, are believed to have died in the violence. In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator. In 1961, author Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy met Pope Paul VI at the Vatican, the first meeting between a Catholic U.S. chief executive and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress. In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Gregg v. Georgia, ruled 7-2 the death penalty was not inherently cruel or unusual. In 1986, ruling in a pair of cases, the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action as a remedy for past job discrimination. In 1987, 18 Mexican immigrants were found dead inside a locked boxcar near Sierra Blanca, Texas, in what authorities called a botched smuggling attempt; a 19th man survived. In 2009, federal marshals took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse, forcing Madoff's wife, Ruth, to move elsewhere. In 2018, rescue divers in Thailand found 12 boys and their soccer coach, who had been trapped by flooding as they explored a cave more than a week earlier. Ten years ago: Gen. David Petraeus arrived in Afghanistan to assume command of U.S. and NATO forces after his predecessor, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, was fired for intemperate remarks he'd made about Obama administration figures in Rolling Stone magazine. The United States defeated Japan 7-2 to win its seventh consecutive world softball championships. British novelist Beryl Bainbridge, 77, died in London. Five years ago: Trying to close the books on the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, BP agreed to provide billions of dollars in new money to five Gulf Coast states in a deal the company said would bring its full obligations to an estimated $53.8 billion. A Philippine ferry, the Kim Nirvana, capsized after leaving port in Ormoc City, killing about 60 people. One year ago: Lee Iacocca, the automobile executive who helped launch some of Detroit's best-selling vehicles at Ford and then Chrysler, died in California at the age of 94. Fire erupted at a Jim Beam warehouse in Kentucky that was filled with about 45,000 barrels of aging bourbon; the warehouse and bourbon were a total loss and the bourbon leaked into nearby creeks and rivers. A decorated Navy SEAL, Edward Gallagher, was acquitted of murder in the killing of a wounded Islamic State captive in Iraq but was convicted of posing with the corpse. (Gallagher would be sentenced to four months' confinement, but was set free since he had spent more time in custody awaiting trial; the case led to a conflict between President Donald Trump and armed services leaders over military discipline and forced the ouster of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.) Today's Birthdays: Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is 91. Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal is 90. Actor Robert Ito is 89. Actress Polly Holliday is 83. Racing Hall of Famer Richard Petty is 83. Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu is 81. Former Mexican President Vicente Fox is 78. Writer-director-comedian Larry David is 73. Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, is 73. Actor Saul Rubinek is 72. Rock musician Roy Bittan (Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band) is 71. Rock musician Gene Taylor is 68. Actress Wendy Schaal is 66. Actress-model Jerry Hall is 64. Actor Jimmy McNichol is 59. Country singer Guy Penrod is 57. Rock musician Dave Parsons (Bush) is 55. Actress Yancy Butler is 50. Contemporary Christian musician Melodee DeVevo (Casting Crowns) is 44. Actor Owain Yeoman is 42. Race car driver Sam Hornish Jr. is 41. NHL center Joe Thornton is 41. Singer Michelle Branch is 37. Actress Vanessa Lee Chester is 36. Figure skater Johnny Weir is 36. Actor Nelson Franklin is 35. Actress-singer Ashley Tisdale is 35. Actress Lindsay Lohan is 34. Actress Margot Robbie is 30.

Today in History -- July 2

It wil be hot and humid today, while tonight the area will see a chance for strong to severe storms.

Temperatures are expected in the mid 90s, but the high humidity will make it feel like the high 90s to lower 100s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors!

Strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening across the area. The greatest chance of seeing severe storms will be along and west of Interstate 135, NWS noted.

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 </figure>It wil be hot and humid today, while tonight the area will see a chance for strong to severe storms.Temperatures are expected in the mid 90s, but the high humidity will make it feel like the high 90s to lower 100s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors!<figure>
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 </figure>Strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening across the area. The greatest chance of seeing severe storms will be along and west of Interstate 135, NWS noted.

NWS: Hot, humid, and chance for storms

Smoky Hill Education Service Center celebrated its 30-year anniversary on Wednesday with the reveal of a new logo, designed to better reflect SHESC’s name and mission.

Chris Moddelmog, SHESC Executive Director, said that reaching the 30-year milestone presented a perfect opportunity to reconsider and modernize SHESC’s brand, while still honoring and connecting to the previous logo design.

“The compass rose-style star at the center of our previous logo is a powerful symbol of how we provide direction to educators, as well as helping to guide and inspire them,” Moddelmog said. “We didn’t want to just discard that tradition, but we also wanted to enhance and build upon that foundation.”

Moddelmog explained that the new logo adds a stylized hill as its central symbol, providing a stronger connection to the “Smoky Hill” in the service center’s name and suggesting the historical connection between mountain peaks and striving for greater heights of learning.

Other symbolism in the new logo includes:

· Smoky Hills (White Line): Represents the regional geography of the Smoky Hills and the more than 50 school districts SHESC serves across 25 counties.

· Smoky Hill River (Blue Swoop): As the river helps sustain the land it runs through, SHESC provides critical assistance for area education.

· Pencil: Where the blue and white lines intersect on the abstract hill, it suggests the point of a sharpened pencil – a reminder of SHESC’s educational mission.

· Arrow: Where the blue swoop touches two rays of the compass rose star, it forms an arrow pointing upward and onward. Likewise, SHESC serves as a guide to continual improvement and advancement.

Adam Pracht, SHESC Marketing Coordinator, said he was excited that SHESC was also able to support area students with the new logo project. SHESC hired Etch - a student-run marketing and graphic design firm connected with McPherson College - to create the new symbol.

“The college students at Etch provided us with a beautiful logo that is packed with meaning in just a few simple lines,” Pracht said. “By going with Etch, we were able to support innovative education in Central Kansas!”

The new logo was rolled out immediately across SHESC’s website, social media, and most online and printed marketing materials. It will begin to appear across more branded materials through

July and August. During the next one to two years, people can expect to see the new logo on locations such as signage, name tags, event displays, and the like.

“Some items will take time to change, but we will get there,” Pracht said. “We’re really looking forward to introducing this modern new look across everywhere our name and brand appears!”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593649385013.jpeg" alt="The new logo. Image courtesy SHESC" />
 <figcaption>The new logo. Image courtesy SHESC</figcaption>
 </figure>Smoky Hill Education Service Center celebrated its 30-year anniversary on Wednesday with the reveal of a new logo, designed to better reflect SHESC’s name and mission.Chris Moddelmog, SHESC Executive Director, said that reaching the 30-year milestone presented a perfect opportunity to reconsider and modernize SHESC’s brand, while still honoring and connecting to the previous logo design.“The compass rose-style star at the center of our previous logo is a powerful symbol of how we provide direction to educators, as well as helping to guide and inspire them,” Moddelmog said. “We didn’t want to just discard that tradition, but we also wanted to enhance and build upon that foundation.”Moddelmog explained that the new logo adds a stylized hill as its central symbol, providing a stronger connection to the “Smoky Hill” in the service center’s name and suggesting the historical connection between mountain peaks and striving for greater heights of learning.Other symbolism in the new logo includes:· Smoky Hills (White Line): Represents the regional geography of the Smoky Hills and the more than 50 school districts SHESC serves across 25 counties.· Smoky Hill River (Blue Swoop): As the river helps sustain the land it runs through, SHESC provides critical assistance for area education.· Pencil: Where the blue and white lines intersect on the abstract hill, it suggests the point of a sharpened pencil – a reminder of SHESC’s educational mission.· Arrow: Where the blue swoop touches two rays of the compass rose star, it forms an arrow pointing upward and onward. Likewise, SHESC serves as a guide to continual improvement and advancement.Adam Pracht, SHESC Marketing Coordinator, said he was excited that SHESC was also able to support area students with the new logo project. SHESC hired Etch - a student-run marketing and graphic design firm connected with McPherson College - to create the new symbol.“The college students at Etch provided us with a beautiful logo that is packed with meaning in just a few simple lines,” Pracht said. “By going with Etch, we were able to support innovative education in Central Kansas!”The new logo was rolled out immediately across SHESC’s website, social media, and most online and printed marketing materials. It will begin to appear across more branded materials throughJuly and August. During the next one to two years, people can expect to see the new logo on locations such as signage, name tags, event displays, and the like.“Some items will take time to change, but we will get there,” Pracht said. “We’re really looking forward to introducing this modern new look across everywhere our name and brand appears!”

New logo and brand for Smoky Hill Education Service Center

Truer words may never have been spoken for a handful of Kansas Wesleyan students, who, after a lengthy time away from the stage, will return when&nbsp;A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder&nbsp;premiers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Salina Community Theatre (SCT).&nbsp;

The play is an SCT production done in collaboration with KWU, and it features students Paula Rolph (Delphos), Dalana Dutton (Lindsborg), Elizabeth Shaefer (Lyons), Bradyn Houltberg (Salina) and Ethan Badders (Salina) in the cast. Fellow student Molly Terlouw (Shawnee Mission) will act as stage manager, with KWU staff member Patsy Stockham, ’94, running lights.&nbsp;

The last time KWU students took to the stage was, in fact, in preparation for this very show, which had been scheduled to take place this spring.&nbsp;

“We as a cast have dealt with a number of frustrations during the process, but overall have stayed positive and flexible in these ever-changing conditions,” said Rolph. “For example, just Monday, we had to discuss how Governor Kelly’s executive order will affect the production, or if it will at all. We have also had to adjust to a stricter cleaning regimen during and after rehearsals and shows, but I’m excited that after all these months of preparation, our hard work will be on display.”

The show is scheduled to run through July 19.

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 </figure>Truer words may never have been spoken for a handful of Kansas Wesleyan students, who, after a lengthy time away from the stage, will return when&nbsp;A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder&nbsp;premiers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Salina Community Theatre (SCT).&nbsp;The play is an SCT production done in collaboration with KWU, and it features students Paula Rolph (Delphos), Dalana Dutton (Lindsborg), Elizabeth Shaefer (Lyons), Bradyn Houltberg (Salina) and Ethan Badders (Salina) in the cast. Fellow student Molly Terlouw (Shawnee Mission) will act as stage manager, with KWU staff member Patsy Stockham, ’94, running lights.&nbsp;The last time KWU students took to the stage was, in fact, in preparation for this very show, which had been scheduled to take place this spring.&nbsp;“We as a cast have dealt with a number of frustrations during the process, but overall have stayed positive and flexible in these ever-changing conditions,” said Rolph. “For example, just Monday, we had to discuss how Governor Kelly’s executive order will affect the production, or if it will at all. We have also had to adjust to a stricter cleaning regimen during and after rehearsals and shows, but I’m excited that after all these months of preparation, our hard work will be on display.”The show is scheduled to run through July 19.

KWU thespians return to the stage Thursday at SCT

Here's Wednesday's COVID-19 update from Saline County:

There are 18 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, June 29 report. The total for the county is now 128, with 56 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department and 70 that have recovered. *KDHE is reporting 106 positives for Saline County, which is incorrect. The total for Saline County is 128.

We have received information about an outbreak where all close contacts have not yet been identified. If you attended any of these events, you need to quarantine at home until at least July 8th and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and call the Saline County Health Department to inform us that you were present at any of these events 785-826-6600.

•June 23rd between 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a rosary at Ryan Mortuary at 137 N 8th Street.

•June 24th at 11 am for mass for a funeral at St Mary’s Queen of the Universe Catholic Church at 230 E. Cloud.

•June 24th between 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm for a luncheon for a funeral at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church at 1000 Burr Oak Lane.

According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 14,990 cases and 272 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.

•Our staff has been fielding several questions regarding the Governor’s Executive Order mandating masks. The order is to be signed on July 2nd and a copy distributed to the Counties. We do not know what the order says to understand the mandate fully.

•The Saline County Board of County Commissioners and the Saline County Health Officer will meet at 5 pm on July 2 in room 107 at the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, to discuss the Governor’s Executive Order and make a determination for Saline County.

Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right. Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:

•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings

•Avoid socializing with large groups

•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs

Only follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

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 <figcaption>Chart courtesy Saline County</figcaption>
 </figure>Here's Wednesday's COVID-19 update from Saline County:There are 18 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, June 29 report. The total for the county is now 128, with 56 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department and 70 that have recovered. *KDHE is reporting 106 positives for Saline County, which is incorrect. The total for Saline County is 128.We have received information about an outbreak where all close contacts have not yet been identified. If you attended any of these events, you need to quarantine at home until at least July 8th and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and call the Saline County Health Department to inform us that you were present at any of these events 785-826-6600.•June 23rd between 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a rosary at Ryan Mortuary at 137 N 8th Street.•June 24th at 11 am for mass for a funeral at St Mary’s Queen of the Universe Catholic Church at 230 E. Cloud.•June 24th between 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm for a luncheon for a funeral at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church at 1000 Burr Oak Lane.According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 14,990 cases and 272 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.Announcements:•Our staff has been fielding several questions regarding the Governor’s Executive Order mandating masks. The order is to be signed on July 2nd and a copy distributed to the Counties. We do not know what the order says to understand the mandate fully.•The Saline County Board of County Commissioners and the Saline County Health Officer will meet at 5 pm on July 2 in room 107 at the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street, to discuss the Governor’s Executive Order and make a determination for Saline County.Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right. Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:•Stay home if you’re sick•Wear masks in public settings•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings•Avoid socializing with large groups•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs•Wash your hands frequentlyOnly follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

Saline County: 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Monday

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported three new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the county total to 77.

Following is information provided by the health department.

Positive case #75 is a symptomatic female in her 40s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

Positive case #76 is a symptomatic female in her 20s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

Positive case #77 is a symptomatic female in her 60s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.

Of the 77 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County, 49 have met Kansas Department of Health and Environment recovery guidelines, the health department noted.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported three new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the county total to 77.Following is information provided by the health department.Positive case #75 is a symptomatic female in her 40s with known exposure and is recovering at home.Positive case #76 is a symptomatic female in her 20s with known exposure and is recovering at home.Positive case #77 is a symptomatic female in her 60s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.Of the 77 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County, 49 have met Kansas Department of Health and Environment recovery guidelines, the health department noted.

McPherson County reports three additional COVID-19 cases

SOLOMON -- Two men were arrested on multiple requested drug charges after a search warrant was executed in Solomn late last week.

On Friday, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), with the assistance of sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers executed a search warrant in the 200 block of East Sixth Street in Solomon following a three-week investigation, according to Dickinson County Sheriff Gareth Hoffman.

Arrested were Ethan Swarts, 18, and Alec Swarts, 23, the sheriff noted. During the search and arrests, law enforcement personnel recovered marijuana, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and a firearm, he reported.

Ethan Swarts was arrested on the following requested charges, Hoffman noted.

Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school

Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

Alec Swarts was arrested on the following requested charges, Hoffman reported.

Hoffman noted in a news release that the investigation is ongoing.

SOLOMON -- Two men were arrested on multiple requested drug charges after a search warrant was executed in Solomn late last week.On Friday, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), with the assistance of sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers executed a search warrant in the 200 block of East Sixth Street in Solomon following a three-week investigation, according to Dickinson County Sheriff Gareth Hoffman.Arrested were Ethan Swarts, 18, and Alec Swarts, 23, the sheriff noted. During the search and arrests, law enforcement personnel recovered marijuana, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and a firearm, he reported.Ethan Swarts was arrested on the following requested charges, Hoffman noted.Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a schoolFelony possession of drug paraphernaliaNo drug tax stampMisdemeanor possession of drug paraphernaliaCriminal use of weaponsAlec Swarts was arrested on the following requested charges, Hoffman reported.Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a schoolFelony possession of drug paraphernaliaNo drug tax stampMisdemeanor possession of drug paraphernaliaHoffman noted in a news release that the investigation is ongoing.

Two arrested in Solomon drug bust late last week

Salina USD 305 and NEA-Salina reached agreement today on the teacher contract of employment for the 2020-2021 school year. 

-Salary schedule modifications and increase to the base resulting in a new base salary of $40,385;

-Step and movement on the modified salary schedule for all teachers;

-An increase of $5 per month to the to the Employer Paid Health Benefit;

-The addition of five days of paid parental leave for employees upon the birth or adoption of a child;

-An increase of middle school plan time to 245 minutes per week;

-Modifications to allow for representation for those teachers filing complaints pursuant to board policy;

-The removal of the plan time exception for elementary specials teachers;

-The transition of two elementary staff development days into regular student contact days, and

-Modifications to the illness and disability pool.

Salina USD 305 and NEA-Salina reached agreement today on the teacher contract of employment for the 2020-2021 school year. Items agreed to include the following.-Salary schedule modifications and increase to the base resulting in a new base salary of $40,385;-Step and movement on the modified salary schedule for all teachers;-An increase of $5 per month to the to the Employer Paid Health Benefit;-The addition of five days of paid parental leave for employees upon the birth or adoption of a child;-An increase of middle school plan time to 245 minutes per week;-Modifications to allow for representation for those teachers filing complaints pursuant to board policy;-The removal of the plan time exception for elementary specials teachers;-The transition of two elementary staff development days into regular student contact days, and-Modifications to the illness and disability pool.

USD 305, NEA-Salina reach agreement for 2020-2021 contract

TOPEKA – Fourteen Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) Clubs across the state are sharing nearly $84,000 in&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;grants to create or improve places in their communities where teens can be more physically active. 

The recipients were announced during a&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=aYIb3RIcEE1NlZg2DINOM8l4aNTwA8e2HHPLwjQ0t8MSYf-2FSvqTdL8E0oApr-2BxYTLQlr-2BlE7ZhGO8YEw-2BI6-2FNQ-3D-3DCiCd_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFly3pMOhpINivEvyInDGU7k8u9TU3E5AWy9CX2pNyK4Ow1OfYYDRKIxsollafn0O-2BmEn8qkecsypaiUjhSHkrKhXUOh9H18Mr2B4nUPhTBzYZrGRSA-2FLlyXXkb2TABPmncgN94-2FoDjgrUyjgohOb02mYSMwU7H2kgGimou-2FP6Hgm07nPuqnqHOXdhH1kuMu6PT2xHDiH65v8Pb2LHC8gson-2BnH7HpOhCtgNKgghkLP45fjyC1nfuRAGYFPMQu14UeQ9fGubYYW9bBanE5ZV1JHEsrFEX5LJnwMzlJq5cUj7oqHmfqXqhBvIg7va5x2S-2B7aU0Xn2w-2BloLpqFMbPFiZQYlXdy0BiHtAxV-2By-2FzurNzgY8-3D" target="_blank">Facebook Live event</a>&nbsp;(KAYAN Facebook page) today at the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), Topeka.

The&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;program was originally created in 2017 as a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Kansas Association for Youth Alumni Network (KAYAN). In 2019, Blue Cross provided KAYAN with a second $150,000 grant to administer the two-year program in which mini-grants are given to KAY clubs across the state to implement initiatives to engage their peers through projects that support both physical and mental wellness.

The KAY clubs selected to receive the mini-grants are at:

KAYAN received 22 applications in a rigorous selection process which included submission of letters of intent, surveying student bodies, research and partnering with community organizations.

"We are thrilled with the number of KAY clubs that have seized the opportunity to participate in this exciting adventure," said Cheryl Gleason, KAY state director and&nbsp;KSHSAA assistant executive director. "The results of their dreams and teamwork will leave a lasting impact on their school and community."

"The&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;initiative has been full of opportunities for students all across the state of Kansas, including brainstorming and dreaming big of how they can make a lasting impact on their school and community, writing letters of intent, having meaningful discussions with leaders of their schools and then putting those pieces together into a grant application," said Katlin Bryan,&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;project coordinator. "Through the generous grants from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the KAYAN board's organization of these grants, students have been given the opportunity to make a difference by promoting healthy lifestyles and mental health for themselves as well as future generations of Kansans."

While the awarded KAY clubs brought forth different ideas, they were similar in that all focused on getting their peers moving more and connect the benefit of physical health to improved mental health. Some clubs will use their grant dollars to improve existing walking trails, sand volleyball courts and weight rooms, while others will install water bottle filling stations. Other clubs plan to purchase and install splash pads, disc golf course or create an outdoor classroom and activity space.

"It is inspiring to see the enthusiasm that these KAY club members have for&nbsp;Be the Spark," said Virginia Barnes, director of Blue Health Initiatives for the state's largest and only local health insurer. "They thoughtfully and carefully developed a plan that they determined was best for their school and community, one that will have long-term, sustainable results by helping themselves and their peers improve their lifetime physical and mental wellbeing.

"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is proud to provide the funding necessary to make their initiatives become reality," Barnes said.

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 </figure>TOPEKA – Fourteen Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) Clubs across the state are sharing nearly $84,000 in&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;grants to create or improve places in their communities where teens can be more physically active. The recipients were announced during a&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=aYIb3RIcEE1NlZg2DINOM8l4aNTwA8e2HHPLwjQ0t8MSYf-2FSvqTdL8E0oApr-2BxYTLQlr-2BlE7ZhGO8YEw-2BI6-2FNQ-3D-3DCiCd_6kyJuRoUnmvCB1a16096Mn2eJZOhmBwdl6u-2F3e7vncM2LrUJDwK9KSu1RUc8GFly3pMOhpINivEvyInDGU7k8u9TU3E5AWy9CX2pNyK4Ow1OfYYDRKIxsollafn0O-2BmEn8qkecsypaiUjhSHkrKhXUOh9H18Mr2B4nUPhTBzYZrGRSA-2FLlyXXkb2TABPmncgN94-2FoDjgrUyjgohOb02mYSMwU7H2kgGimou-2FP6Hgm07nPuqnqHOXdhH1kuMu6PT2xHDiH65v8Pb2LHC8gson-2BnH7HpOhCtgNKgghkLP45fjyC1nfuRAGYFPMQu14UeQ9fGubYYW9bBanE5ZV1JHEsrFEX5LJnwMzlJq5cUj7oqHmfqXqhBvIg7va5x2S-2B7aU0Xn2w-2BloLpqFMbPFiZQYlXdy0BiHtAxV-2By-2FzurNzgY8-3D" target="_blank">Facebook Live event</a>&nbsp;(KAYAN Facebook page) today at the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), Topeka.The&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;program was originally created in 2017 as a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Kansas Association for Youth Alumni Network (KAYAN). In 2019, Blue Cross provided KAYAN with a second $150,000 grant to administer the two-year program in which mini-grants are given to KAY clubs across the state to implement initiatives to engage their peers through projects that support both physical and mental wellness.The KAY clubs selected to receive the mini-grants are at:Atchison Middle SchoolCherryvale Middle/High SchoolEllis High SchoolEmporia High SchoolHalstead Middle SchoolHolton Middle/High SchoolIndependence Middle SchoolOsborne High SchoolPike Valley High School, CourtlandRemington Middle SchoolRoyal Valley High SchoolSanta Fe Trail High School, OverbrookThunder Ridge High School, KensingtonWabaunsee High School, AlmaKAYAN received 22 applications in a rigorous selection process which included submission of letters of intent, surveying student bodies, research and partnering with community organizations."We are thrilled with the number of KAY clubs that have seized the opportunity to participate in this exciting adventure," said Cheryl Gleason, KAY state director and&nbsp;KSHSAA assistant executive director. "The results of their dreams and teamwork will leave a lasting impact on their school and community.""The&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;initiative has been full of opportunities for students all across the state of Kansas, including brainstorming and dreaming big of how they can make a lasting impact on their school and community, writing letters of intent, having meaningful discussions with leaders of their schools and then putting those pieces together into a grant application," said Katlin Bryan,&nbsp;Be the Spark&nbsp;project coordinator. "Through the generous grants from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the KAYAN board's organization of these grants, students have been given the opportunity to make a difference by promoting healthy lifestyles and mental health for themselves as well as future generations of Kansans."While the awarded KAY clubs brought forth different ideas, they were similar in that all focused on getting their peers moving more and connect the benefit of physical health to improved mental health. Some clubs will use their grant dollars to improve existing walking trails, sand volleyball courts and weight rooms, while others will install water bottle filling stations. Other clubs plan to purchase and install splash pads, disc golf course or create an outdoor classroom and activity space."It is inspiring to see the enthusiasm that these KAY club members have for&nbsp;Be the Spark," said Virginia Barnes, director of Blue Health Initiatives for the state's largest and only local health insurer. "They thoughtfully and carefully developed a plan that they determined was best for their school and community, one that will have long-term, sustainable results by helping themselves and their peers improve their lifetime physical and mental wellbeing."Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is proud to provide the funding necessary to make their initiatives become reality," Barnes said.

14 KAY Clubs awarded Be the Spark grants

BENNINGTON -- Pam Irwin today began her new duties as superintendent of Twin Valley USD 240.

Most recently, Irwin served as executive director of teaching and learning at Geary County Schools. She also served as director of staff development and accreditation for Salina USD 305 from 2008 to 2017 and curriculum technologist for USD 305 from 2001 to 2008.

"The board is certain in our choice of Irwin and confident that under her leadership USD 240 will continue its mission to challenge all students to become responsible members of society dedicated to lifelong learning in an ever changing world," USD 240 Board President Rosemary Neaderhiser said in a story on the district's website.

Twin Valley USD 240 includes schools in Bennington and Tescott.

BENNINGTON -- Pam Irwin today began her new duties as superintendent of Twin Valley USD 240.Most recently, Irwin served as executive director of teaching and learning at Geary County Schools. She also served as director of staff development and accreditation for Salina USD 305 from 2008 to 2017 and curriculum technologist for USD 305 from 2001 to 2008."The board is certain in our choice of Irwin and confident that under her leadership USD 240 will continue its mission to challenge all students to become responsible members of society dedicated to lifelong learning in an ever changing world," USD 240 Board President Rosemary Neaderhiser said in a story on the district's website.Twin Valley USD 240 includes schools in Bennington and Tescott.

Pam Irwin begins duties today as USD 240 superintendent

Two Salina men were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a physical altercation with police officers.

At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, an officer noticed Adrian Vanley, 30, of Salina, in the parking lot of the Airliner Motel, 781 North Broadway Boulevard, and knew that Vanley had a body only warrant out of Saline County District Court, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. The officer confronted Vanley, advised him of the warrant, and attempted to place him under arrest. Vanely turned toward the officer in a fighting stance and began acting aggressively, Forrester explained.  

Other officers arrived and struggled with Vanley to place him in handcuffs, Forrester noted. While they were on the ground struggling with Vanley, another male, Michael Swisher, 36, of Salina, began approaching the officers, Forrester reported. Officers told Swisher to show them his hands, as Swisher had his right hand in his right pocket and refused to take it out, according to Forrester.   

Officers continued to give commands to Swisher, but he continued advancing toward the officers with his hand in his pocket, Forrester said. Swisher got close enough that one of the officers grabbed Swisher’s left hand, and when that happened, Swisher pulled his right hand out of his pocket and was holding a knife, Forrester noted. Officers continued giving commands and Swisher finally dropped the knife and was taken into custody, he added.  

Forrester said that Vanley was arrested on two active warrants -- probation violation and failure to appear -- and on requested charges of two counts of assault of a law enforcement officer and one count of disorderly conduct.

Swisher was arrested on the following requested charges: three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, one count of disorderly conduct, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer, Forrester said. 

Two Salina men were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a physical altercation with police officers.At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, an officer noticed Adrian Vanley, 30, of Salina, in the parking lot of the Airliner Motel, 781 North Broadway Boulevard, and knew that Vanley had a body only warrant out of Saline County District Court, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. The officer confronted Vanley, advised him of the warrant, and attempted to place him under arrest. Vanely turned toward the officer in a fighting stance and began acting aggressively, Forrester explained. Other officers arrived and struggled with Vanley to place him in handcuffs, Forrester noted. While they were on the ground struggling with Vanley, another male, Michael Swisher, 36, of Salina, began approaching the officers, Forrester reported. Officers told Swisher to show them his hands, as Swisher had his right hand in his right pocket and refused to take it out, according to Forrester. Officers continued to give commands to Swisher, but he continued advancing toward the officers with his hand in his pocket, Forrester said. Swisher got close enough that one of the officers grabbed Swisher’s left hand, and when that happened, Swisher pulled his right hand out of his pocket and was holding a knife, Forrester noted. Officers continued giving commands and Swisher finally dropped the knife and was taken into custody, he added. Forrester said that Vanley was arrested on two active warrants -- probation violation and failure to appear -- and on requested charges of two counts of assault of a law enforcement officer and one count of disorderly conduct.Swisher was arrested on the following requested charges: three counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, one count of disorderly conduct, one count of interference with a law enforcement officer, Forrester said.

Salina men arrested after physical altercation with police

A Salina woman was injured Tuesday night after she swerved to avoid hitting a deer and rolled her vehicle.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Alexandra Valdez, 20, of Salina, was westbound on Magnolia Road just east of Whitmore Road in a 2009 Jeep Patriot when she swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway shortly before midnight. The Jeep went into the north ditch, rolled and came to rest on its top, Soldan said.

Valdez was trapped in the vehicle and had to be cut out by the Salina Fire Department rescue squad, he said. She was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with unknown injuries, he said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593616678493.jpeg" alt="A Salina woman swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway and ended up trapped in the Jeep she was driving. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>A Salina woman swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway and ended up trapped in the Jeep she was driving. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>A Salina woman was injured Tuesday night after she swerved to avoid hitting a deer and rolled her vehicle.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Alexandra Valdez, 20, of Salina, was westbound on Magnolia Road just east of Whitmore Road in a 2009 Jeep Patriot when she swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway shortly before midnight. The Jeep went into the north ditch, rolled and came to rest on its top, Soldan said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593616787327.jpeg" alt="The Jeep came to rest on its top. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The Jeep came to rest on its top. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Valdez was trapped in the vehicle and had to be cut out by the Salina Fire Department rescue squad, he said. She was transported by EMS to Salina Regional Health Center with unknown injuries, he said.

Salina woman injured in rollover accident east of town late Tuesday

The Tri-Rivers Fair Board has decided to cancel this year's fair, with the exception of the 4-H events. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tri-Rivers-Fair-110591415684566/">Tri-Rivers Fair</a> Facebook page:

The Tri-Rivers Fair Board has decided to cancel this year's fair, with the exception of the 4-H events. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tri-Rivers-Fair-110591415684566/">Tri-Rivers Fair</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D3009433255800353%26id%3D110591415684566&width=500" width="500" height="287" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

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By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher

As the days wind down in June, wheat harvest has just now begun for our family. It’s a late harvest this year, but we are glad we are able to get into the fields to harvest the grain. It’s perhaps my most favorite event of the year on the farm. We’ve watched this crop since last fall when it was sown into the soil and emerged as a small plant. We’ve watched as it’s carpeted the ground, survived a cold winter, transformed into the most vivid green before ripening into the most beautiful yellow. We’ve invested a lot of time and hope in the crop, and now it’s time to harvest the grain. &nbsp; One of the other reasons I love wheat harvest is because the entire family is involved. Since the kids are out of school for the summer, they get to experience harvest in all of its glory as well. Both Banks and Isannah have always played an active role in wheat harvest. When both were younger many of their nap times happened in their car seats while I would drive meals or machine parts out to the fields. I would hold my babies on my hips, and we'd wave to the combines and cheer as they'd roar past making another round in a field. &nbsp; Every year my kids get to help bake cookies, pack meals and distribute drinks for our harvest crew. They get to sink their toes in the spilled wheat before it's shoveled up. They love to drive out to the fields and watch our crew and machines run. They enjoy meals out in the field and riding in the combine’s buddy seat next to their dad or grandpa as they move from one side of the field to the other cutting the wheat. It’s a beautiful tradition we experience every summer, and I often wonder if harvest will call my two home when they are older with children of their own. &nbsp; Last night, after we had driven out to the field with food for the crew, the guys began walking back to the tractor, combines and trucks to continue cutting the wheat into the night. As we were walking back to the car, my 4-year-old daughter began weeping. The weeping quickly turned into sobs. As I was attempting to calm her down to find out what was wrong, she was pointing to the combines and grain cart already moving to the opposite end of the field.&nbsp; &nbsp; After encouraging her to take deep breaths so she could express what was wrong, she began to hiccup her explanation while tears rolled down her face.&nbsp;It turns out she had planned to ride in a combine after dinner and clearly she was not in one of the cabs. She wanted me to call one of the combines back so she could get in and help cut wheat. I assured her she’d get to ride later. Hesitantly, she climbed into her car seat and we drove home. &nbsp; For the next few hours, Isannah would ask if it was time for her to go cut. Near bedtime, my husband briefly came into the house to get an item before getting back out to the field. Isannah cornered him and asked if it was time for her to go cut wheat. He knew she would not take “no” for an answer. So even though it was already past her bedtime, at 9 p.m., the two of them headed back to the field. According to Adam, she fell asleep on the drive out to the field, but woke up to help cut wheat for another couple hours. &nbsp; He carried her to bed shortly before midnight, both exhausted from another day of wheat harvest.&nbsp; &nbsp; This morning as we all slowly made our way to the breakfast table, Isannah, still sleepy eyed with dirt on her face and wearing the same clothes from yesterday, sat down at the table, crossed her arms and proceeded to ask Adam, “When are WE cutting wheat today?”&nbsp; &nbsp; How can you not love wheat harvest when it’s clearly a family affair?

"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 © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancherAs the days wind down in June, wheat harvest has just now begun for our family. It’s a late harvest this year, but we are glad we are able to get into the fields to harvest the grain. It’s perhaps my most favorite event of the year on the farm. We’ve watched this crop since last fall when it was sown into the soil and emerged as a small plant. We’ve watched as it’s carpeted the ground, survived a cold winter, transformed into the most vivid green before ripening into the most beautiful yellow. We’ve invested a lot of time and hope in the crop, and now it’s time to harvest the grain. &nbsp; One of the other reasons I love wheat harvest is because the entire family is involved. Since the kids are out of school for the summer, they get to experience harvest in all of its glory as well. Both Banks and Isannah have always played an active role in wheat harvest. When both were younger many of their nap times happened in their car seats while I would drive meals or machine parts out to the fields. I would hold my babies on my hips, and we'd wave to the combines and cheer as they'd roar past making another round in a field. &nbsp; Every year my kids get to help bake cookies, pack meals and distribute drinks for our harvest crew. They get to sink their toes in the spilled wheat before it's shoveled up. They love to drive out to the fields and watch our crew and machines run. They enjoy meals out in the field and riding in the combine’s buddy seat next to their dad or grandpa as they move from one side of the field to the other cutting the wheat. It’s a beautiful tradition we experience every summer, and I often wonder if harvest will call my two home when they are older with children of their own. &nbsp; Last night, after we had driven out to the field with food for the crew, the guys began walking back to the tractor, combines and trucks to continue cutting the wheat into the night. As we were walking back to the car, my 4-year-old daughter began weeping. The weeping quickly turned into sobs. As I was attempting to calm her down to find out what was wrong, she was pointing to the combines and grain cart already moving to the opposite end of the field.&nbsp; &nbsp; After encouraging her to take deep breaths so she could express what was wrong, she began to hiccup her explanation while tears rolled down her face.&nbsp;It turns out she had planned to ride in a combine after dinner and clearly she was not in one of the cabs. She wanted me to call one of the combines back so she could get in and help cut wheat. I assured her she’d get to ride later. Hesitantly, she climbed into her car seat and we drove home. &nbsp; For the next few hours, Isannah would ask if it was time for her to go cut. Near bedtime, my husband briefly came into the house to get an item before getting back out to the field. Isannah cornered him and asked if it was time for her to go cut wheat. He knew she would not take “no” for an answer. So even though it was already past her bedtime, at 9 p.m., the two of them headed back to the field. According to Adam, she fell asleep on the drive out to the field, but woke up to help cut wheat for another couple hours. &nbsp; He carried her to bed shortly before midnight, both exhausted from another day of wheat harvest.&nbsp; &nbsp; This morning as we all slowly made our way to the breakfast table, Isannah, still sleepy eyed with dirt on her face and wearing the same clothes from yesterday, sat down at the table, crossed her arms and proceeded to ask Adam, “When are WE cutting wheat today?”&nbsp; &nbsp; How can you not love wheat harvest when it’s clearly a family affair?"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 © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: A family harvest

Eagle Radio is joining forces with the Ashby House to help FINISH THAT HOUSE!

Ashby House, 150 South Eighth Street, is adding a new shelter to its complex. The house is being remodeled to be used for women and children in the Salina area.

Eagle Radio is matching up to $5,000 with the Bob Schmidt Foundation. You can help as well by donating today at Eagle Radio studios, 1825 South Ohio Street, or on <a href="http://Ashbyhouse.org">Ashbyhouse.org</a>.

Additionally, skilled volunteered groups are welcome. 

Ashby House is an organization empowering women and families. Donate today!

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593568346319.jpeg" alt="This house that was moved from South Fifth Street and placed on the Ashby House property at the corner of South Eighth Street and West Walnut Street is being remodeled to provide space for women and children. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>This house that was moved from South Fifth Street and placed on the Ashby House property at the corner of South Eighth Street and West Walnut Street is being remodeled to provide space for women and children. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Eagle Radio is joining forces with the Ashby House to help FINISH THAT HOUSE!Ashby House, 150 South Eighth Street, is adding a new shelter to its complex. The house is being remodeled to be used for women and children in the Salina area.Eagle Radio is matching up to $5,000 with the Bob Schmidt Foundation. You can help as well by donating today at Eagle Radio studios, 1825 South Ohio Street, or on <a href="http://Ashbyhouse.org">Ashbyhouse.org</a>.Additionally, skilled volunteered groups are welcome. Ashby House is an organization empowering women and families. Donate today!

Eagle Radio: FINISH THAT HOUSE!

Today is Wednesday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2020. There are 183 days left in the year. 

On July 1, 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting in a Union victory, began in Pennsylvania. 

In 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect. 

In 1912, aviator Harriet Quimby, 37, was killed along with her passenger, William Willard, when they were thrown out of Quimby's monoplane at the Third Annual Boston Aviation Meet. 

In 1944, delegates from 44 countries began meeting at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where they agreed to establish the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. 

In 1946, the United States exploded a 20-kiloton atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. 

In 1961, Diana, the princess of Wales, was born in Sandringham, England. (She died in a 1997 car crash in Paris at age 36.) 

In 1963, the U.S. Post Office inaugurated its five-digit ZIP codes. 

In 1966, the Medicare federal insurance program went into effect. 

In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated federal appeals court judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, beginning an ultimately successful confirmation process marked by allegations of sexual harassment. 

In 1997, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony. Actor Robert Mitchum died in Santa Barbara, California, at age 79. 

In 2002, the world's first permanent war crimes tribunal, the International Criminal Court, came into existence. A Russian passenger jet collided with a cargo plane over southern Germany, killing all 69 people, including 45 schoolchildren, on the Russian plane and the cargo jet pilots. 

In 2004, actor Marlon Brando died in Los Angeles at age 80. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592508220607.jpeg" alt="&nbsp; Photo of old book courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://shutterstock.com/">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp; Photo of old book courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://shutterstock.com/">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2020. There are 183 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 1, 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting in a Union victory, began in Pennsylvania. On this date: In 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect. In 1912, aviator Harriet Quimby, 37, was killed along with her passenger, William Willard, when they were thrown out of Quimby's monoplane at the Third Annual Boston Aviation Meet. In 1944, delegates from 44 countries began meeting at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where they agreed to establish the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In 1946, the United States exploded a 20-kiloton atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1961, Diana, the princess of Wales, was born in Sandringham, England. (She died in a 1997 car crash in Paris at age 36.) In 1963, the U.S. Post Office inaugurated its five-digit ZIP codes. In 1966, the Medicare federal insurance program went into effect. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated federal appeals court judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court, beginning an ultimately successful confirmation process marked by allegations of sexual harassment. In 1997, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony. Actor Robert Mitchum died in Santa Barbara, California, at age 79. In 2002, the world's first permanent war crimes tribunal, the International Criminal Court, came into existence. A Russian passenger jet collided with a cargo plane over southern Germany, killing all 69 people, including 45 schoolchildren, on the Russian plane and the cargo jet pilots. In 2004, actor Marlon Brando died in Los Angeles at age 80. In 2009, Academy Award-winning actor Karl Malden, 97, died in Brentwood, California. Ten years ago: California lawmakers approved a $20 million settlement with the family of Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped as a girl and held captive in a secret backyard for 18 years by a paroled sex offender. At least two suicide bombers attacked a popular Muslim shrine in Pakistan's second largest city, Lahore, killing some three dozen people. Five years ago: After more than a half-century of hostility, the United States and Cuba declared they would reopen embassies in each other's capitals, marking a historic full restoration of diplomatic relations between the Cold War foes. Episcopalians voted overwhelmingly at their General Convention in Salt Lake City to allow religious weddings for same-sex couples. San Francisco resident Kate Steinle, 32, was fatally shot in the back while walking along the city's popular waterfront. (Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, a Mexican national who was in the U.S. illegally, acknowledged holding the gun that killed Steinle but said it fired accidentally after he found it. He was found not guilty of killing Steinle; a state appeals court threw out his conviction on a gun charge.) One year ago: Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff, the youngest player to qualify at Wimbeldon in the professional era, defeated 39-year-old Venus Williams in the first round, 6-4, 6-4. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, 27, was found dead in his room at the Texas hotel where the team was staying; the medical examiner found that Skaggs had a toxic mix of alcohol and the painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone in his body. Hundreds of protesters swarmed into Hong Kong's legislature, defacing portraits of lawmakers and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans in the chamber before vacating it as riot police cleared surrounding streets with tear gas; the three-hour occupation came on the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony's return to China. Today's Birthdays: Actress Olivia de Havilland is 104. Actress-dancer Leslie Caron is 89. Actress Jean Marsh is 86. Actor Jamie Farr is 86. Actor David Prowse is 85. Cookiemaker Wally Amos is 84. Dancer-choreographer Twyla Tharp is 79. Actress Genevieve Bujold is 78. Rock singer-actress Deborah Harry is 75. Movie-TV producer-director Michael Pressman is 70. Actor Daryl Anderson is 69. Actor Trevor Eve is 69. Actor Terrence Mann is 69. Rock singer Fred Schneider (B-52's) is 69. Pop singer Victor Willis (Village People) is 69. Actor-comedian Dan Aykroyd is 68. Actress Lorna Patterson is 64. Actor Alan Ruck is 64. Rhythm and blues singer Evelyn "Champagne" King is 60. Olympic gold medal track star Carl Lewis is 59. Country singer Michelle Wright is 59. Actor Andre Braugher is 58. Actor Dominic Keating is 58. Actress Pamela Anderson is 53. Rock musician Mark Pirro is 50. Rock musician Franny Griffiths (Space) is 50. Actor Henry Simmons is 50. Hip-hop artist Missy Elliott is 49. Actress Julianne Nicholson is 49. Actress Melissa Peterman is 49. Actress/writer Jill Kargman is 46. Rock musician Bryan Devendorf (The National) is 45. Singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens is 45. Actor Thomas Sadoski is 44. Actress Liv Tyler is 43. Bluegrass musician Adam Haynes (formerly w/Dailey &amp; Vincent) is 41. Actress Hilarie Burton is 38. Actress Lynsey Bartilson is 37. Actress Lea Seydoux is 35. Actor Evan Ellingson is 32. Actors Andrew and Steven Cavarno are 28. Actress/singer Chloe Bailey is 22. Actress Storm Reid is 17.

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