NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Talin Goebel of McPherson qualified for the spring 2020 Dean's List at Belmont University. 

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Approximately 53 percent of Belmont's 6,313 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2020 Dean's List. 

Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, "This achievement for the spring semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing."

Belmont University-home of the Oct. 22, 2020 Presidential Debate, the third and final in the election season-is made up of nearly 8,500 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report for its innovation and commitment to teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 95 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.belmont.edu">www.belmont.edu</a>.

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 </figure>NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Talin Goebel of McPherson qualified for the spring 2020 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.Approximately 53 percent of Belmont's 6,313 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2020 Dean's List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, "This achievement for the spring semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing."About Belmont UniversityBelmont University-home of the Oct. 22, 2020 Presidential Debate, the third and final in the election season-is made up of nearly 8,500 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report for its innovation and commitment to teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 95 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.belmont.edu">www.belmont.edu</a>.

McPherson's Goebel named to Belmont University's Dean's List

Precision Electrical Contractors LLC. is now hiring full-time electricians to be based in the central Kansas area. Precision Electric specializes in Commercial and Industrial projects Including health care, education, manufacturing, food service and retail. Precision Electrical contractors is based in Salina, Ks and has been serving central Kansas since 2003.

Licensing and experience in the commercial electric field is preferred but not required. Must be a team player, performance driven and have job safety as a top priority. Precision Electric’s benefit package includes health and life insurance,&nbsp;paid vacation and holidays. A valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screening is required before employment. Apply on our website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pecsalina.com/" target="_blank">www.PECSalina.com</a>&nbsp;EOE

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 </figure>Precision Electrical Contractors LLC. is now hiring full-time electricians to be based in the central Kansas area. Precision Electric specializes in Commercial and Industrial projects Including health care, education, manufacturing, food service and retail. Precision Electrical contractors is based in Salina, Ks and has been serving central Kansas since 2003.Licensing and experience in the commercial electric field is preferred but not required. Must be a team player, performance driven and have job safety as a top priority. Precision Electric’s benefit package includes health and life insurance,&nbsp;paid vacation and holidays. A valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screening is required before employment. Apply on our website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pecsalina.com/" target="_blank">www.PECSalina.com</a>&nbsp;EOE

2 hospitalized in Salina after Ellsworth Co. crash

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Jewell County.

The watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Jewell County.The watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Jewell County

JEWELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Wednesday in Jewell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Peterbilt semi driven by Scott T. Sell, 50, Hastings, NE., was southbound on Kansas 14 just north of Cedar Road.

The vehicle veered onto the west shoulder. The driver overcorrected. The vehicle entered the east ditch and overturned in a pasture.

Sell was pronounced dead at the scene. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

JEWELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Wednesday in Jewell County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Peterbilt semi driven by Scott T. Sell, 50, Hastings, NE., was southbound on Kansas 14 just north of Cedar Road.The vehicle veered onto the west shoulder. The driver overcorrected. The vehicle entered the east ditch and overturned in a pasture.Sell was pronounced dead at the scene. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Driver dies after semi overturns in Jewell County

It looks like a lot of people were glad to see the recycling center workers, too! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">City of Salina</a> Facebook page:

It looks like a lot of people were glad to see the recycling center workers, too! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salina.ks.gov/">City of Salina</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalina.ks.gov%2Fposts%2F10157814143391339&width=500" width="500" height="757" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center reopening proves popular

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Recent obituaries

Another severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several counties in our area.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.

Another severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several counties in our area.The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyRepublic County

NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Clay, Cloud, Republic

Strong to severe storms are possible overnight. 

Thunderstorms may move across central Kansas from northwest Kansas and eventually dive southeast into the Flint Hills, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. 

The main impacts are dime size hail and damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, NWS noted.

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 </figure>Strong to severe storms are possible overnight. Thunderstorms may move across central Kansas from northwest Kansas and eventually dive southeast into the Flint Hills, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. The main impacts are dime size hail and damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, NWS noted.

NWS: Strong to severe storms possible overnight

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

The Saline County Health Department does not have any additional cases of COVID-19 to report today.

The Health Department continues to actively monitor two cases who are isolated at home. The rest have met the criteria necessary to be considered recovered and have been released from daily monitoring and isolation.

KDHE reported the following in their release and can be found at <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus">www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus</a>:

•A total of 10,170 cases with 222 deaths reported.

•There have been 97,883 negative tests conducted at KDHE and private labs.

•The age range is 0 years to 103 years (median 41 years).

•Phase 3 is slated to begin on Friday, June 5th. All businesses, events, and activities will be allowed to open and mass gatherings will be limited to 50 people or less with still following social distancing recommendations and disinfection guidelines. Phase Out is slated for June 19th.

Saline County Health Officer, Jason Tiller, stated, “For all of this to be successful, everyone has to do their part. Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right.” Testing rates, COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, the number of deaths, and our ability to do contact tracing are some of the many things that will go into decisions moving forward. Here is what you can do to help reachreopening milestones:

•Continue to follow the county restrictions in place

•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

•Check-in (via phone/letter/text/email) with friends and family who are isolated

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>. Stay Safe &amp; Stay Healthy.

Here's the Saline County COVID-19 update from Saline County:The Saline County Health Department does not have any additional cases of COVID-19 to report today.The Health Department continues to actively monitor two cases who are isolated at home. The rest have met the criteria necessary to be considered recovered and have been released from daily monitoring and isolation.KDHE reported the following in their release and can be found at <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus">www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus</a>:•A total of 10,170 cases with 222 deaths reported.•There have been 97,883 negative tests conducted at KDHE and private labs.•The age range is 0 years to 103 years (median 41 years).Announcements:•Phase 3 is slated to begin on Friday, June 5th. All businesses, events, and activities will be allowed to open and mass gatherings will be limited to 50 people or less with still following social distancing recommendations and disinfection guidelines. Phase Out is slated for June 19th.Saline County Health Officer, Jason Tiller, stated, “For all of this to be successful, everyone has to do their part. Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right.” Testing rates, COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized, the number of deaths, and our ability to do contact tracing are some of the many things that will go into decisions moving forward. Here is what you can do to help reachreopening milestones:•Continue to follow the county restrictions in place•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•Minimize nonessential travel•Check-in (via phone/letter/text/email) with friends and family who are isolated•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>. Stay Safe &amp; Stay Healthy.

Saline County: No new COVID-19 cases to report

DENVER (AP) — Russell Stover Chocolates has announced that its candy plant in Montrose, Colorado will close seven months ahead of schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

That means that 217 employees will lose their jobs. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company had announced in January that the plant and a Montrose retail store close by March 2021, with operations shifted to Texas and Kansas. 

The process was accelerated because of COVID-19. The plant employed about 400 people when the company first made the announcement. But many employees already left for other jobs. The remaining 217 workers will be let go by the end of August.

DENVER (AP) — Russell Stover Chocolates has announced that its candy plant in Montrose, Colorado will close seven months ahead of schedule because of the coronavirus pandemic. That means that 217 employees will lose their jobs. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company had announced in January that the plant and a Montrose retail store close by March 2021, with operations shifted to Texas and Kansas. The process was accelerated because of COVID-19. The plant employed about 400 people when the company first made the announcement. But many employees already left for other jobs. The remaining 217 workers will be let go by the end of August.

Russell Stover Chocolates closing Colorado plant over virus

ABILENE -- The Abilene Police Department has warned about a utilities scam. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Abilene-Police-Dept-343366589094415/">Abilene Police Dept.</a> Facebook page:

ABILENE -- The Abilene Police Department has warned about a utilities scam. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Abilene-Police-Dept-343366589094415/">Abilene Police Dept.</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D2861075180656864%26id%3D343366589094415&width=500" width="500" height="293" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Abilene Police Department warns of utilities scam

Brock Abbey, an assistant Saline County attorney, has filed
to run for County Attorney in the upcoming Republican primary election. 

He will face Jeff Ebel in the Republican primary.

Abbey
is a career prosecutor who served as Sherman County Attorney before joining
the Saline County Attorney’s Office seven years ago. 

While in law school, Abbey
was selected by merit and participated in an externship clerkship in the United
States District Court for the District of Kansas. Abbey graduated from Washburn
University School of Law with Dean’s Honors and in the top 15 percent of his
class. 

Before law school, he obtained his undergraduate degree from the
University of Nebraska at Kearney where Abbey was both vice-chairman and
chairman of the university’s chapter of College Republicans. 

Abbey and his wife, Brooke, reside in Salina with their two children. 

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 </figure>Brock Abbey, an assistant Saline County attorney, has filed
to run for County Attorney in the upcoming Republican primary election. He will face Jeff Ebel in the Republican primary.Abbey
is a career prosecutor who served as Sherman County Attorney before joining
the Saline County Attorney’s Office seven years ago. While in law school, Abbey
was selected by merit and participated in an externship clerkship in the United
States District Court for the District of Kansas. Abbey graduated from Washburn
University School of Law with Dean’s Honors and in the top 15 percent of his
class. Before law school, he obtained his undergraduate degree from the
University of Nebraska at Kearney where Abbey was both vice-chairman and
chairman of the university’s chapter of College Republicans. Abbey and his wife, Brooke, reside in Salina with their two children.

Assistant Saline County Attorney Brock Abbey files to run for county attorney

For the second year in a row, Abilene is named as a finalist for USA Today’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest.

“We are excited to be named as a finalist in USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town contest,” said Julie Roller Weeks, director, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. “Receiving this recognition two years in a row is extra special and celebrates our efforts to market Abilene as a destination.”

Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from <a href="http://10Best.com">10Best.com</a>; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest is accessible on the <a href="http://10Best.com">10Best.com</a> website.

Abilene is the only finalist from Kansas. Other finalists include:

To vote, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.abilenekansas.org/votenow" target="_blank">AbileneKansas.org/votenow</a>. Online voting has begun and continues until June 28, 2020.

“We encourage everyone to vote daily and ask their employees, visitors and customers to vote as well,” Roller Weeks said. “We’re all in this together.”&nbsp;

Direct contest link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2020/abilene-kansas/" target="_blank">https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2020/abilene-kansas/</a>

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 </figure>For the second year in a row, Abilene is named as a finalist for USA Today’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest.“We are excited to be named as a finalist in USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town contest,” said Julie Roller Weeks, director, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. “Receiving this recognition two years in a row is extra special and celebrates our efforts to market Abilene as a destination.”Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from <a href="http://10Best.com">10Best.com</a>; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest is accessible on the <a href="http://10Best.com">10Best.com</a> website.Abilene is the only finalist from Kansas. Other finalists include:•Astoria, OR•Beaufort, SC•Berkley Springs, WV•Bisbee, AZ•Cape May, NJ•Cedar Key, FL•Clarksdale, MS•Concord, MA•Essex, CT•Granbury, TX•Lahaina, HI•Leadville, CO•Mackinac Island, MI•Natchitoches, LA•St Augustine, FL•Ste. Genevieve, MO•Valparaiso, IN•Virginia City, NV•Williamsburg, VATo vote, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.abilenekansas.org/votenow" target="_blank">AbileneKansas.org/votenow</a>. Online voting has begun and continues until June 28, 2020.“We encourage everyone to vote daily and ask their employees, visitors and customers to vote as well,” Roller Weeks said. “We’re all in this together.”&nbsp;Direct contest link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2020/abilene-kansas/" target="_blank">https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-small-town-2020/abilene-kansas/</a>

Abilene named finalist in Best Historic Small Town contest

SALINE COUNTY–One person was injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Kia Rio driven by Jacob L. Luther, 23, Salina, was westbound on Interstate 70 three miles west of Interstate 135

The Kia rear-ended a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Meghan C. West, 39, El Dorado, that had slowed due to a disabled vehicle on the shoulder.

EMS transported Luther to Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; 

West, another adult and 3 children in the Nissan were not injured.&nbsp; All six were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY–One person was injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Kia Rio driven by Jacob L. Luther, 23, Salina, was westbound on Interstate 70 three miles west of Interstate 135The Kia rear-ended a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder driven by Meghan C. West, 39, El Dorado, that had slowed due to a disabled vehicle on the shoulder.EMS transported Luther to Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; West, another adult and 3 children in the Nissan were not injured.&nbsp; All six were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Salina man hospitalized after I-70 rear-end crash

Tickets for 99KG's Summer Splash go on sale Friday, and if you purchase your grandstand tickets this weekend, you can get a sweet deal!

Summer Splash with Granger Smith, Jimmie Allen, Chris Bandi, and Hudson Drive is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Salina Speedway.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Go to ticketmaster.com and search Summer Splash.

This weekend only, from 10 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, grandstand tickets will only be $25 a piece. After that, all tickets -- VIP, track/pit, and grandstand -- all are $40 each. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 </figure>Tickets for 99KG's Summer Splash go on sale Friday, and if you purchase your grandstand tickets this weekend, you can get a sweet deal!Summer Splash with Granger Smith, Jimmie Allen, Chris Bandi, and Hudson Drive is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Salina Speedway.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Go to ticketmaster.com and search Summer Splash.This weekend only, from 10 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, grandstand tickets will only be $25 a piece. After that, all tickets -- VIP, track/pit, and grandstand -- all are $40 each. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Summer Splash tickets on sale Friday; sweet deal for grandstand tickets this weekend

Historic shirts from the Smoky Hill River Festival that won't be happening are available for sale. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SHRiverFestival/">Smoky Hill River Festival</a> Facebook page:

Historic shirts from the Smoky Hill River Festival that won't be happening are available for sale. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SHRiverFestival/">Smoky Hill River Festival</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSHRiverFestival%2Fposts%2F10157321979460205&width=500" width="500" height="776" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Despite no event, 2020 Smoky Hill River Festival t-shirts for sale

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department this morning reported the county's 30th confirmed case of COVID-19.

The newest positive case is a male in his 50s recovering at home and has unknown exposure at this time, the health department noted. 

Of the 30 confirmed cases in McPherson County, 25 have met recovery guidelines set forth by

the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and one case remains hospitalized, the health department reported.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department this morning reported the county's 30th confirmed case of COVID-19.The newest positive case is a male in his 50s recovering at home and has unknown exposure at this time, the health department noted. Of the 30 confirmed cases in McPherson County, 25 have met recovery guidelines set forth bythe Kansas Department of Health and Environment and one case remains hospitalized, the health department reported.

McPherson County reports 30th case of COVID-19

HAYS – Four members at Fort Hays State University’s Criminal Justice Club were recently honored for their entries in a paper and scholarship competition, hosted by the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon. The 2020 national conference of that organization was canceled this spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but awards were still given out for both the paper and scholarship competitions at the following levels: Lower (less than 70 credit hours, Upper (more than 70 credit hours, and Graduate. The top three places of the paper competition at each level win a cash award (first, $150; second, $100; and third, $50). In addition, the first-place winners from all levels will have their papers published in the&nbsp;LAE Journal. The top three places of the scholarship competition at each level win a cash award (first, $400; second, $200; and third, $100). FHSU students honored include the following.

Paper Competition: Lower level - Abby Hayes, Baldwin City sophomore, first place. Upper level - Brooke Luedke, Mankato senior, first place. Graduate level - Tatiyanna Ray, Grand Prairie, Tex. graduate student, first place. Scholarship Competition: Lower level - Abby Hayes, second place. Upper level - Beatrice Walsh, Thornton, Colo. senior, first place; Brooke Luedke, second place. Graduate level - Tatiyanna Ray, first place. The following papers will be published in the&nbsp;LAE Journal. • Tatiyanna Ray, “Wrongful Convictions Stemming from False Confessions” • Brooke Luedke, “Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and it’s Psychological Effects on the Inmates and the Developmental Effects on their Children and their Children’s Delinquency” • Abby Hayes, “Effectiveness of Drug Abuse Treatment Programs in Prison”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAYS – Four members at Fort Hays State University’s Criminal Justice Club were recently honored for their entries in a paper and scholarship competition, hosted by the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon. The 2020 national conference of that organization was canceled this spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but awards were still given out for both the paper and scholarship competitions at the following levels: Lower (less than 70 credit hours, Upper (more than 70 credit hours, and Graduate. The top three places of the paper competition at each level win a cash award (first, $150; second, $100; and third, $50). In addition, the first-place winners from all levels will have their papers published in the&nbsp;LAE Journal. The top three places of the scholarship competition at each level win a cash award (first, $400; second, $200; and third, $100). FHSU students honored include the following.Paper Competition: Lower level - Abby Hayes, Baldwin City sophomore, first place. Upper level - Brooke Luedke, Mankato senior, first place. Graduate level - Tatiyanna Ray, Grand Prairie, Tex. graduate student, first place. Scholarship Competition: Lower level - Abby Hayes, second place. Upper level - Beatrice Walsh, Thornton, Colo. senior, first place; Brooke Luedke, second place. Graduate level - Tatiyanna Ray, first place. The following papers will be published in the&nbsp;LAE Journal. • Tatiyanna Ray, “Wrongful Convictions Stemming from False Confessions” • Brooke Luedke, “Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and it’s Psychological Effects on the Inmates and the Developmental Effects on their Children and their Children’s Delinquency” • Abby Hayes, “Effectiveness of Drug Abuse Treatment Programs in Prison”&nbsp;&nbsp;

FHSU Criminal Justice Club members win top honors in national competition

A Salina man was transported to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) after a motorcycle accident early this morning at the junction of Interstate 70 (I-70) and Interstate 135 (I-135).

Shortly after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Louis Swartz, 35, of Salina, was riding a 1990 Honda motorcycle northbound on I-135 and exiting onto eastbound I-70, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) accident report.

Swartz somehow came off the motorcycle as it exited I-135, but the riderless motorcycle continued down the ramp onto I-70, where it collided with a white 2019 Dodge Caravan driven by James Shanks, 35, of Piketon, Ohio, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. 

KHP asked the sheriff's office to work the accident with the motorcycle and minivan, Soldan explained.

Soldan said that what caused Swartz to come off the motorcycle is unknown, however&nbsp;a Kenworth tractor-trailer rig was reported to have been involved with the initial part of the accident, but did not strike the motorcycle, according to the KHP report.

Shanks and his four passengers were not injured, Soldan said. According to the KHP report, Swartz was transported to SRHC with suspected minor injuries. He was not wearing a helmet, the KHP report noted.

The rented minivan sustained front-end damage and the motorcycle sustained damage to its side, Soldan said. 

A Salina man was transported to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) after a motorcycle accident early this morning at the junction of Interstate 70 (I-70) and Interstate 135 (I-135).Shortly after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Louis Swartz, 35, of Salina, was riding a 1990 Honda motorcycle northbound on I-135 and exiting onto eastbound I-70, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) accident report.Swartz somehow came off the motorcycle as it exited I-135, but the riderless motorcycle continued down the ramp onto I-70, where it collided with a white 2019 Dodge Caravan driven by James Shanks, 35, of Piketon, Ohio, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. KHP asked the sheriff's office to work the accident with the motorcycle and minivan, Soldan explained.Soldan said that what caused Swartz to come off the motorcycle is unknown, however&nbsp;a Kenworth tractor-trailer rig was reported to have been involved with the initial part of the accident, but did not strike the motorcycle, according to the KHP report.Shanks and his four passengers were not injured, Soldan said. According to the KHP report, Swartz was transported to SRHC with suspected minor injuries. He was not wearing a helmet, the KHP report noted.The rented minivan sustained front-end damage and the motorcycle sustained damage to its side, Soldan said.

Salina man injured; riderless motorcycle continues on, causes 2nd accident

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner is looking for opportunities. From the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page:

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner is looking for opportunities. From the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKHPTroopC%2Fvideos%2F934298883675670%2F&show_text=1&width=267" width="267" height="802" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>

Trooper Ben: Span the distances that divide us

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher

June 2020. How in the world did we get to June? I’ve had many instances lately that made me reflect on the past few months after realizing it’s now June. I have caught myself on more than one occasion asking myself, “Did I really complete that project only a few weeks ago?” or “Did that Zoom meeting really only happen last month?” It all seems like a lifetime ago. 

Since mid-March, I’ve been working remotely, the kids have been schooling virtually and my family has practiced social distancing to the best of our abilities. Our daily behaviors and weekly routines have radically changed. Yet, at the same time we have also stayed on schedule with farming.

While jobs that I completed from home in mid-March, April and even May seem like a lifetime ago, the growth on the farm indicates life is still happening in real-time.

The bees are buzzing and making collections from blooms that have appeared on time just like previous years. Corn planted in April has transformed from seeds below ground into healthy plants gaining height above ground at the same pace as previous years. The wheat is on schedule as it continues to turn from its vivid green into a golden yellow. 

The progress indicates the wheat will be ripe for harvest within the month — an event that happens around the same time every year. The continued growth evidenced on the farm maintains its place in time and space as in years before.

These visual reminders show life continues in real-time as opposed to my perceived warp-speed. 

The field of wheat I ride past on my evening bike rides serves as an anchor which grounds me and helps me recognize that while it may truly seem like a lifetime ago, the world continues to spin at the exact same rate it always has.

While the dizzying time spent in the farm office tackling school and work tasks in March, April and May seem like a blur now, the growth of the corn that my husband planted during that same time period serve as daily reminders we are, in fact, still living and operating in “normal” time. 

I’ve always appreciated June, and I think this year will be no different. The month has always served as a gateway allowing me to recognize, experience and appreciate time. Time where I can catch my breath and enjoy more moments with my kids who are now “home” for the summer. Time where the sunlight is available to enjoy for an extended period, and where I can walk through a field of growing corn and feel the wind while hearing a train whistle in the distance. Time where we can stop, sit and enjoy a meal in the field together as a family during wheat harvest. 

While the world around us may seem to be moving incredibly fast, there are constant reminders time has not changed. Seek out those reminders. Find those things that provide evidence that life continues at a “normal” pace and breathe them in. For me, those reminders are always present on the farm — especially in June.

"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. Copyright © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575904358712.png" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancherJune 2020. How in the world did we get to June? I’ve had many instances lately that made me reflect on the past few months after realizing it’s now June. I have caught myself on more than one occasion asking myself, “Did I really complete that project only a few weeks ago?” or “Did that Zoom meeting really only happen last month?” It all seems like a lifetime ago. Since mid-March, I’ve been working remotely, the kids have been schooling virtually and my family has practiced social distancing to the best of our abilities. Our daily behaviors and weekly routines have radically changed. Yet, at the same time we have also stayed on schedule with farming.While jobs that I completed from home in mid-March, April and even May seem like a lifetime ago, the growth on the farm indicates life is still happening in real-time.The bees are buzzing and making collections from blooms that have appeared on time just like previous years. Corn planted in April has transformed from seeds below ground into healthy plants gaining height above ground at the same pace as previous years. The wheat is on schedule as it continues to turn from its vivid green into a golden yellow. The progress indicates the wheat will be ripe for harvest within the month — an event that happens around the same time every year. The continued growth evidenced on the farm maintains its place in time and space as in years before.These visual reminders show life continues in real-time as opposed to my perceived warp-speed. The field of wheat I ride past on my evening bike rides serves as an anchor which grounds me and helps me recognize that while it may truly seem like a lifetime ago, the world continues to spin at the exact same rate it always has.While the dizzying time spent in the farm office tackling school and work tasks in March, April and May seem like a blur now, the growth of the corn that my husband planted during that same time period serve as daily reminders we are, in fact, still living and operating in “normal” time. I’ve always appreciated June, and I think this year will be no different. The month has always served as a gateway allowing me to recognize, experience and appreciate time. Time where I can catch my breath and enjoy more moments with my kids who are now “home” for the summer. Time where the sunlight is available to enjoy for an extended period, and where I can walk through a field of growing corn and feel the wind while hearing a train whistle in the distance. Time where we can stop, sit and enjoy a meal in the field together as a family during wheat harvest. While the world around us may seem to be moving incredibly fast, there are constant reminders time has not changed. Seek out those reminders. Find those things that provide evidence that life continues at a “normal” pace and breathe them in. For me, those reminders are always present on the farm — especially in June."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. Copyright © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Time in June

Kansas Wesleyan University announced its spring honor rolls on Tuesday, a listing of 266 students across two separate honor rolls.&nbsp;

Full-time students who accumulated a 3.75 grade point average or better during the fall semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll, while those who posted a GPA between 3.25–3.74 this past semester were selected to the Dean’s Honor Roll.&nbsp;

A full listing of names appears below.&nbsp;

Tan Phuoc (Timmy) Ngo (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)

Kansas Wesleyan University announced its spring honor rolls on Tuesday, a listing of 266 students across two separate honor rolls.&nbsp;Full-time students who accumulated a 3.75 grade point average or better during the fall semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll, while those who posted a GPA between 3.25–3.74 this past semester were selected to the Dean’s Honor Roll.&nbsp;A full listing of names appears below.&nbsp;<h2>President’s Honor Roll</h2>Paige Anderson (Lakeville, Minn.)Meredith Angelotti (Shawnee, Kan.)Kelcie Bailey (Fort Scott, Kan.)Anthony Bargas Jr. (Pittsburg, Calif.)Jessyka Barten (Woodbine, Kan.)Asharae Beard (Lancaster, Texas)Carlee Becker (Henderson, Nev.)Madyson Beckett (Halstead, Kan.)Pedro Beltran (Salina, Kan.)Karley Benson (Salina, Kan.)Landon Berquist (Lawrence, Kan.)Daisy Bingham (Huntington Beach, Calif.)Micah Bolton (Ellsworth, Kan.)Cheyenne Bosley (Haysville, Kan.)Alexander Botz (Salina, Kan.)Courtney Brockhoff (Hiawatha, Kan.)Zachary Cepure (Lincoln, Neb.)Samantha Chesser (Wichita, Kan)Kennedy Cleveland (Bartlesville, Okla.)Autumn Colgin (Canton, Kan.)Katie Comley (Sterling, Kan.)Tabetha Deines (Salina, Kan.)Hailey Delisle (Herington, Kan.)Dalayna Demarte (Rocklin, Calif.)Caleb Demel (Salina, Kan.)Tyler Doherty (Salina, Kan.)Trey Duffey (Topeka, Kan.)Dalana Dutton (Lindsborg, Kan.)Noah Eichelberger (Moundridge, Kan.)Madison Elskamp (Topeka, Kan.)Janell Fellers (Assaria, Kan.)Lauren Flowers (Overland Park, Kan.)Autumn Freidhof (Salina, Kan.)John Gassett (Bethany, Okla.)Trey Gilbert (Holcomb, Kan.)Ronald Griffin III (Stinnett, Texas)Izaiah Grogan (Concordia, Kan.)Cortney Hanna (Lawrence, Kan.)Dillon Harriger (Kearney, Neb.)Phillip Hauser (Salina, Kan.)Jeffrey Hendrixson (Haven, Kan.)Jarren Hightower (Oklahoma City, Okla.)Caila Hill (Rossville, Kan.)Isabel Hinkeldey (Charlotte, N.C.)Holly Holt (Shawnee Mission, Kan.)Kenny Jaramillo (Dallas, Texas)Nolan Jones (Plainville, Kan.)Ryann Kats (Prairie View, Kan.)Ethan Kickhaefer (Salina, Kan.)Ryan Lalicker (Goodland, Kan.)Evan Lambert (Salina, Kan.)Taylor Lang (Hutchinson, Kan.)Stephen Loader (Salina, Kan.)Jacob Lovell (Junction City, Kan.)Alison Magni (Santa Maria, Calif.)Stephanie Martinez (Horizon City, Texas)Allisan McGowan (Pratt, Kan.)Evin Miller (Superior, Neb.)Ivy Miller (Cawker City, Kan.)Jeremiah Mixon (Moreno Valley, Calif.)Emily Monson (Cheney, Kan.)Cassity Morlan (Kechi, Kan.)Christopher Nam (Honolulu, Hawaii)Skylar Nelson (Bennington, Kan.)Tan Phuoc (Timmy) Ngo (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam)Thanh Vu Nguyen (Noc Mon, Vietnam)Tam (Ivy) Nguyen (Wichita, Kan.)Parker Norton (Salina, Kan.)John Olivier (Castle Rock, Colo.)Jordan Ott (Austin, Texas)Samuel Overbey (Leavenworth, Kan.)Morgan Parker (Salina, Kan.)Cody Peepgrass (Salina, Kan.)Hilda Pena (Oxnard, Calif.)Thamara Peterson (Monrovia, Calif.)Trenton Poe-Evans (Needles, Calif.)Kirsten Redfern (Keller, Texas)Rick Rein (Salina, Kan.)Ethan Resh (Birdsboro, Pa.)Regan Rhodes (Mullinville, Kan.)Kyle Rice (Topeka, Kan.)Aidan Richmond (Keller, Texas)Paige Robinson (Orange, Calif.)Jana Rosich (Paola, Kan.)Kristen Sayyalinh (Loves Park, Ill.)Claire Schmidt (Salina, Kan.)Madeline Schmidt (Salina, Kan.)Amber Schreiber (Las Vegas, Nev.)Lora Shinn (Topeka, Kan.)Trent Short (Imperial, Mo.)Jayme Sloan (Asbury, Mo)Sydnee Smith (Hutchinson, Kan.)Sydnie Smith (Salina, Kan.)Andrew Sorenson (Manhattan, Kan.)Natalie Soukup (Ellsworth, Kan.)Christian Stevens (Wakefield, Kan.)Sara Taylor (Wills Point, Texas)Emma Turner (Topeka, Kan.)Logan Vacca (Coffeyville, Kan.)Madeline Valdes (Livermore, Calif.)Cole Van Wey (Elk Run Heights, Iowa)Michela Van Wey (Lake Park, Iowa)Hailey Vandevanter (Corona, Calif.)Joshua Walker (Mukwonago, Wisc.)Brianna Wallace (Riverside, Calif.)Thomas Waltz (Niceville, Fla.)Trevor Watson (Coffeyville, Kan.)Justin Weber (Bucyrus, Kan.)Matthew Whitsitt (Newton, Kan.)Austin Wiley (San Antonio, Texas)Karlie Will (Wichita, Kan.)Anna Williams (Crandall, Texas)Abby Wray (Wichita, Kan.)Chu Yu Wu (Taichung, Taiwan)Rylee Zimmerman (Junction City, Kan.)<h2>Dean’s Honor Roll</h2>Katelynn Ade (Salina, Kan.)Melissa Aguila (Chino, Calif.)McGinnis Albert (Boca Raton, Fla.)Carmen Angulo (Long Beach, Calif.)Makenzie Archer (McPherson, Kan.)Ethan Badders (Salina, Kan.)Justin Bailey (Yorba Linda, Calif.)Jonathan Barajas (Huntington Beach, Calif.)Sydney Barrett (Beloit, Kan.)Cameron Becker (Coffeyville, Kan.)Tifanie Becker (Salina, Kan.)Austin Becker (Garland, Texas)Nathaniel Beers (Port Orchard, Wash.)Fraser Boyd (Australia)Haleigh Bradford (Schertz, Texas)James Brooks (Cherokee, Kan.)Sydney Brown (Tucson, Ariz.)Griffin Bryant (Goddard, Kan.)Gia Bryant (Lyons, Kan.)Ryan Buresh (Plainville, Kan.)Adrianne Carr (Berryton, Kan.)Amanda Cheney (Rexford, Kan.)Caleb Christian (Redlands, Calif.)Nelson Cook (Salina, Kan.)Byron Cox (Allen, Texas)Tyler Davis (Spring, Texas)Rafael Diaz (Garden City, Kan.)Peter Dilley (Mesa, Ariz.)William Dryburgh (Saint Joseph, Mo.)Peyton Farrington (Sachse, Texas)Caleb Fistler (El Dorado, Kan.)Matthew Freriks (Stinnett, Texas)Grace Gallagher (Arvada, Colo.)Elizabeth Graham (Girard, Kan.)Kacin Granzella (Salina, Kan.)Billy Granzow (Herington, Kan.)Chris Gruber (Manhattan, Kan.)Taylor Grzywacz-Carnes (Simi Valley, Calif.)Ashlyn Guerrero (Laguna Niguel, Calif.)Lezlie Guerrero (Whittier, Calif.)Kaleb Hagans (Hays, Kan.)McKenzee Hall (Salina, Kan.)Nolan Harris (Lexington, Mo.)Truman Harris (Lexington, Mo.)Peyton Hatter (Andover, Kan.)Anilese Hayes (Payson, Ariz.)Paden Hazuga (San Diego, Calif.)Marc Henderson (Amarillo, Texas)Marisela Hernandez-Castro (Olivehurst, Calif.)Clay Hickey (Virginia Beach, Va.)Linda Himes (Texarkana, Ark.)Cajun Holland (Agoura Hills, Calif.)Christian T Honorio Franco Lima (Sao Paula, Brazil)Aden Hopkins (Salina, Kan.)Bradyn Houltberg (Salina, Kan.)Daniel Huizar (Pomona, Calif.)Brianna Hull (Wichita, Kan.)Chelsea James (Wichita, Kan.)Noah James (Lexington, Ky.)Mikaela Johnson (Salina, Kan.)Allison Johnson (Valley Center, Kan.)Tyler Kepple (Halstead, Kan.)Destin Kimball (Olathe, Kan.)Aaron King (Yates Center, Kan.)Gabriel LaFara (Keller, Texas)Jared Lane (Beaumont, Texas)Diana Lara (Salina, Kan.)Payton Latney (Wichita, Kan.)Ryan Lawrence (Iola, Texas)Kedric Liggins (Salina, Kan.)Sonja Lopez (Los Angeles, Calif.)Tory Lublin Jr. (Escondido, Calif.)Drevon Macon (Compton, Calif.)Jacob Marcotte (Salina, Kan.)David Mares (Cathedral City, Calif.)Sierra Martinez (Manteca, Calif.)Derian Mastin (Broken Arrow, Okla.)Trevor Matthews (Wildomar, Calif.)Brianna McGinnis (Tucson, Ariz.)Anna Menhusen (Mankato, Kan.)Nathan Mercer (Topeka, Kan.)Patrick Mercer (Lewisville, Texas)Sydney Miller (Fairbury, Neb.)Cody Montanez (Santa Rosa, Calif.)Marissa Morales (La Puente, Calif.)Ruendi Moreno (Elkhart, Kan.)Jaren Mortensen (Duchesne, Utah)Delaney Nash (Salina, Kan.)Aaron Nitka (Waurika, Okla.)Savannah Noel (Portis, Kan.)Maddison Nowlin (Salina, Kan.)Valerie Ochoa (Monrovia, Calif.)Austin Odom (Sanger, Texas)Jacob Ohlson (Culver, Kan.)Jacob Olofson (Livermore, Calif.)Mariam Oubaid (Berryton, Kan.)Brittany Pappada (Salina, Kan.)Zachary Payne (Ogden, Kan.)Mackenzie Pease (Manhattan, Kan.)Lane Peters (Scandia, Kan.)Drew Pilgrim (Hays, Kan.)Viviana Ramirez (Whittier, Calif.)Alonzo Range (Junction City, Kan.)Emily Rank (Overland Park, Kan.)Brandon Rectenwald (Salina, Kan.)Alexander Reynolds (Olathe, Kan.)Brenna Rich (Mission Viejo, Calif.)Lucas Rockford (Springfield, Ill.)Pedro Rodriguez (Moorpark, Calif.)Carlos Rodriguez Pedrosa (Toa Baja, Puerto Rico)Paula Rolph (Delphos, Kan.)Riley Rudio (Los Angeles, Calif.)Joseph Salvatierra (Salina, Kan.)Bianca Sanchez (Frisco, Texas)Roy Sanders (Sacramento, Calif.)Quincy Sandoval (South Jordan, Utah)Madison Sattler (Marquette, Kan.)Sarah Scarbrough-Walker (San Antonio, Texas)Elizabeth Schaefer (Lyons, Kan.)Megan Schutz (Salina, Kan.)Jordyn Scott (Miltonvale, Kan.)Zofia Selwesiuk (Katy Wroclawskie, Poland)Jameson Shaughnessy (Salina, Kan.)Jacob Shaw (Baytown, Texas)Jessica Smith (Salina, Kan.)Ethan Speer (Salina, Kan.)Taylor Spencer (Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada)Alyssa Stachura (Glendale, Ariz.)Haley Staroscik (Beatrice, Neb.)Bryce Stephenson (Garland, Texas)Brett Stindt (Belleville, Kan.)Tara Stubits (Topeka, Kan.)Michelle Sugimura (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)Justin Sullivan (Salina, Kan.)Brendan Tackett (Boerne, Texas)Bailie Troll (Peck, Kan.)Caleb Ubel (Wheaton, Kan.)Kathleen Van Ness (Salina, Kan.)Dylan VanBoxel (Green Bay, Wisc.)Albert Vasquez III (Dallas, Texas)Jessica Vegely (Mariposa, Calif.)Taylor Veloz (Fontana, Calif.)Brianna Ward (Basehor, Kan.)Troy Watson (Coffeyville, Kan.)Curtis Weathers (Princeton, Texas)Celine Wetiba (Wichita, Kan.)Payton Whaler (Sublette, Kan.)Brayden White (Topeka, Kan.)Landon Wilson (Colby, Kan.)Charles Winchester (Junction City, Kan.)Preston Yurt (Fort Collins, Colo.)

Kansas Wesleyan announces spring honor rolls

Don't forget: The City of Salina has begun its chlorine and fire hydrant flushing!

Annual Water Line Free Chlorine Flushing: Through July 7, 2020

To maintain high water quality in the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No.3, the utilities department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat city supplied drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turning off the ammonia feed and increasing the free chlorine feed in order to maintain a more uniform disinfection level throughout the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3.

Customers may notice a strong chlorine taste or odor of chlorine in their tap water during this period. These temporary conditions are normal during the modified disinfection process and will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks are advised to seek professional advice as the method for removing free chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water.

To minimize customer disruptions, the city will be completing the annual fire hydrant flushing during this time. A temporary variation in tap water color, as well as possible sediment may occur. Running water at the tap for one or two minutes should help clear this temporary occurrence.

Avoid doing laundry if the water is discolored

Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing: Through July 2, 2020

The annual flushing of fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity which is necessary to maintain the integrity of the water distribution system and to ensure the delivery of high quality water to our customers. Flushing the water distribution system achieves three objectives: helps to keep the interior of the water lines clean (removes sediment); helps maintain good quality water in the water distribution system; and provides an opportunity to check the operation of all fire hydrants. The water is safe to drink but may cause staining of laundry.

If you have any questions concerning these flushing activities, please call a utilities department representative at 309-5725.

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 </figure>Don't forget: The City of Salina has begun its chlorine and fire hydrant flushing!Annual Water Line Free Chlorine Flushing: Through July 7, 2020To maintain high water quality in the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No.3, the utilities department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat city supplied drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turning off the ammonia feed and increasing the free chlorine feed in order to maintain a more uniform disinfection level throughout the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3.Customers may notice a strong chlorine taste or odor of chlorine in their tap water during this period. These temporary conditions are normal during the modified disinfection process and will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks are advised to seek professional advice as the method for removing free chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water.To minimize customer disruptions, the city will be completing the annual fire hydrant flushing during this time. A temporary variation in tap water color, as well as possible sediment may occur. Running water at the tap for one or two minutes should help clear this temporary occurrence.Avoid doing laundry if the water is discoloredAnnual Fire Hydrant Flushing: Through July 2, 2020The annual flushing of fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity which is necessary to maintain the integrity of the water distribution system and to ensure the delivery of high quality water to our customers. Flushing the water distribution system achieves three objectives: helps to keep the interior of the water lines clean (removes sediment); helps maintain good quality water in the water distribution system; and provides an opportunity to check the operation of all fire hydrants. The water is safe to drink but may cause staining of laundry.If you have any questions concerning these flushing activities, please call a utilities department representative at 309-5725.<figure>
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Don't forget: City chlorine, fire hydrant flushing has begun

Today is Wednesday, June 3, the 155th day of 2020. There are 211 days left in the year.

On June 3, 1965, astronaut Edward H. White became the first American to "walk" in space during the flight of Gemini 4.

In 1861, Illinois Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, the Democratic presidential nominee in the 1860 election, died in Chicago of typhoid fever; he was 48.

In 1924, author Franz Kafka, 40, died near Vienna.

In 1935, the French liner Normandie set a record on its maiden voyage, arriving in New York after crossing the Atlantic in just four days.

In 1943, Los Angeles saw the beginning of its "Zoot Suit Riots" as white servicemen clashed with young Latinos wearing distinctive-looking zoot suits; the violence finally ended when military officials declared the city off limits to enlisted personnel.

In 1948, the 200-inch reflecting Hale Telescope at the Palomar Mountain Observatory in California was dedicated.

In 1962, Air France Flight 007, a U.S.-bound Boeing 707, crashed while attempting to take off from Orly Airport near Paris; all but two of the 132 people aboard were killed.

In 1963, Pope John XXIII died at age 81; he was succeeded by Pope Paul VI.

In 1977, the United States and Cuba agreed to set up diplomatic interests sections in each other's countries; Cuba also announced the immediate release of 10 Americans jailed on drug charges.

In 1989, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died. On the same day, Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations.

In 2004, President George W. Bush announced the resignation of CIA Director George Tenet amid a controversy over intelligence lapses about suspected weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and the September 11 terrorist attacks.

In 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, speaking in the same St. Paul, Minnesota, arena where Republicans would be holding their national convention in September 2008.

In 2016, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died at a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 74.

Ten years ago: BP sliced off a pipe with giant shears to make way for a cap in the latest bid to curtail the worst oil spill in U.S. history. During an Oval Office face-off over illegal immigration, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer told President Barack Obama Americans "want our border secured" while Obama underscored his objections over the tough immigration law Brewer had signed, calling it discriminatory. Joran van der Sloot, long suspected in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba, was arrested in Chile following the slaying of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in Peru. (Van der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for Flores' murder.) Emmy-winning actress Rue McClanahan, 76, died in New York.

Five years ago: The Pentagon disclosed that it had inadvertently shipped possibly live anthrax to at least 51 laboratories across the U.S. and in three foreign countries over the previous decade, but said that public health was not at risk.

One year ago: Launching a mostly ceremonial European trip, President Donald Trump had lunch with Queen Elizabeth and tea with Prince Charles ahead of a grand state dinner at Buckingham Palace; Trump arrived in Britain shortly after tweeting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a frequent Trump critic, was a "stone cold loser" who "should focus on crime in London, not me." Viewers of "Jeopardy!" saw James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler and trivia whiz, end a 32-game winning streak by losing for the first time. Security forces in Sudan launched a violent crackdown against pro-democracy activists; protesters said at least 35 people were killed as the military cleared the main sit-in camp in the capital, Khartoum. California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a parole board's decision to free Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten; it was the third time a governor had stopped the release of the youngest member of Manson's murderous cult.

Today's Birthdays: The former president of Cuba, Raul Castro, is 89. Actress Irma P. Hall is 85. Author Larry McMurtry is 84. Rock singer Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) is 81. World Golf Hall of Famer Hale Irwin is 75. Actress Penelope Wilton is 74. Singer Eddie Holman is 74. Actor Tristan Rogers is 74. Musician Too Slim (Riders in the Sky) is 72. Singer Suzi Quatro is 70. Singer Deneice Williams is 70. Singer Dan Hill is 66. Actress Suzie Plakson is 62. Actor Scott Valentine is 62. Rock musician Kerry King (Slayer) is 56. Actor James Purefoy is 56. Rock singer-musician Mike Gordon is 55. TV host Anderson Cooper is 53. Country singer Jamie O'Neal is 52. Writer-director Tate Taylor is 41. Singers Gabriel and Ariel Hernandez (No Mercy) are 49. Actor Vik Sahay is 49. Rhythm and blues singer Lyfe Jennings is 47. Actress Arianne Zucker is 46. Actress Nikki M. James is 39. Tennis player Rafael Nadal is 34. Actor Josh Segarra is 34. Actress-singer Lalaine is 33. Actor Sean Berdy is 27. Actress Anne Winters is 26.

Thought for Today: "Never be haughty to the humble; never be humble to the haughty." — Jefferson Davis, Confederate president (1808-1889).

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 </figure>Today is Wednesday, June 3, the 155th day of 2020. There are 211 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 3, 1965, astronaut Edward H. White became the first American to "walk" in space during the flight of Gemini 4.On this date:In 1861, Illinois Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, the Democratic presidential nominee in the 1860 election, died in Chicago of typhoid fever; he was 48.In 1924, author Franz Kafka, 40, died near Vienna.In 1935, the French liner Normandie set a record on its maiden voyage, arriving in New York after crossing the Atlantic in just four days.In 1943, Los Angeles saw the beginning of its "Zoot Suit Riots" as white servicemen clashed with young Latinos wearing distinctive-looking zoot suits; the violence finally ended when military officials declared the city off limits to enlisted personnel.In 1948, the 200-inch reflecting Hale Telescope at the Palomar Mountain Observatory in California was dedicated.In 1962, Air France Flight 007, a U.S.-bound Boeing 707, crashed while attempting to take off from Orly Airport near Paris; all but two of the 132 people aboard were killed.In 1963, Pope John XXIII died at age 81; he was succeeded by Pope Paul VI.In 1977, the United States and Cuba agreed to set up diplomatic interests sections in each other's countries; Cuba also announced the immediate release of 10 Americans jailed on drug charges.In 1989, Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died. On the same day, Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations.In 2004, President George W. Bush announced the resignation of CIA Director George Tenet amid a controversy over intelligence lapses about suspected weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and the September 11 terrorist attacks.In 2008, Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination, speaking in the same St. Paul, Minnesota, arena where Republicans would be holding their national convention in September 2008.In 2016, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died at a hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 74.Ten years ago: BP sliced off a pipe with giant shears to make way for a cap in the latest bid to curtail the worst oil spill in U.S. history. During an Oval Office face-off over illegal immigration, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer told President Barack Obama Americans "want our border secured" while Obama underscored his objections over the tough immigration law Brewer had signed, calling it discriminatory. Joran van der Sloot, long suspected in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba, was arrested in Chile following the slaying of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in Peru. (Van der Sloot is serving a 28-year sentence for Flores' murder.) Emmy-winning actress Rue McClanahan, 76, died in New York.Five years ago: The Pentagon disclosed that it had inadvertently shipped possibly live anthrax to at least 51 laboratories across the U.S. and in three foreign countries over the previous decade, but said that public health was not at risk.One year ago: Launching a mostly ceremonial European trip, President Donald Trump had lunch with Queen Elizabeth and tea with Prince Charles ahead of a grand state dinner at Buckingham Palace; Trump arrived in Britain shortly after tweeting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a frequent Trump critic, was a "stone cold loser" who "should focus on crime in London, not me." Viewers of "Jeopardy!" saw James Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler and trivia whiz, end a 32-game winning streak by losing for the first time. Security forces in Sudan launched a violent crackdown against pro-democracy activists; protesters said at least 35 people were killed as the military cleared the main sit-in camp in the capital, Khartoum. California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a parole board's decision to free Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten; it was the third time a governor had stopped the release of the youngest member of Manson's murderous cult.Today's Birthdays: The former president of Cuba, Raul Castro, is 89. Actress Irma P. Hall is 85. Author Larry McMurtry is 84. Rock singer Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) is 81. World Golf Hall of Famer Hale Irwin is 75. Actress Penelope Wilton is 74. Singer Eddie Holman is 74. Actor Tristan Rogers is 74. Musician Too Slim (Riders in the Sky) is 72. Singer Suzi Quatro is 70. Singer Deneice Williams is 70. Singer Dan Hill is 66. Actress Suzie Plakson is 62. Actor Scott Valentine is 62. Rock musician Kerry King (Slayer) is 56. Actor James Purefoy is 56. Rock singer-musician Mike Gordon is 55. TV host Anderson Cooper is 53. Country singer Jamie O'Neal is 52. Writer-director Tate Taylor is 41. Singers Gabriel and Ariel Hernandez (No Mercy) are 49. Actor Vik Sahay is 49. Rhythm and blues singer Lyfe Jennings is 47. Actress Arianne Zucker is 46. Actress Nikki M. James is 39. Tennis player Rafael Nadal is 34. Actor Josh Segarra is 34. Actress-singer Lalaine is 33. Actor Sean Berdy is 27. Actress Anne Winters is 26.Thought for Today: "Never be haughty to the humble; never be humble to the haughty." — Jefferson Davis, Confederate president (1808-1889).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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