OLATHE – The work that Kansas State University researchers do to determine the best and safest ways to grow tasty, nutritious fresh vegetables has yielded a bountiful benefit for hungry Kansas and Missouri families.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fresh produce research at K-State’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center during the 2019 growing season resulted in a donation of 11,241 pounds of fresh produce to After the Harvest, a non-profit gleaner in Kansas City, Missouri. ATH is the largest produce donor to Harvesters – The Community Food Network. Harvesters is a regional food bank serving 26 counties in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri from facilities in Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Harvesters provides food to more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others.

“Our partnership with ATH creates a win-win situation. Our graduate students get the vegetables they need to conduct important research and our center helps fulfill&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/reports/grandchallenges.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension’s Grand Challenges</a>&nbsp;by reducing food waste and donating fresh, nutritious produce to help families stretch their food dollars,” said Cary Rivard, Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center director. Since 2016, the center has donated more than 40,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to ATH.

Donated vegetables – tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, and spinach in 2019 – were grown for research projects of graduate students in the Urban Food Systems program at K-State Olathe and for variety trials. The amount of vegetables required for research was sorted and taken to K-State Olathe’s laboratory for analysis. All remaining vegetables were made available to After the Harvest. Each week during the growing season, ATH volunteers gathered vegetables not used for research.

Additional produce grown at the K-State Olathe Horticulture Center by a Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners group in its Backyard Garden Demonstration Plot was donated directly to the Olathe Salvation Army Food Pantry. The&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/master-gardeners/" target="_blank">Extension Master Gardener</a>&nbsp;program is a volunteer program in which K-State Research and Extension "trades" classroom training for volunteer time, all of which is coordinated by a local (county or district) extension agent.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581208468407.jpeg" alt="Kansas State University's Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center collaborated with After the Harvest to donate more than 11,000 pounds of fresh produce to Kansas and Missouri food banks. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State University's Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center collaborated with After the Harvest to donate more than 11,000 pounds of fresh produce to Kansas and Missouri food banks. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>OLATHE – The work that Kansas State University researchers do to determine the best and safest ways to grow tasty, nutritious fresh vegetables has yielded a bountiful benefit for hungry Kansas and Missouri families.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fresh produce research at K-State’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center during the 2019 growing season resulted in a donation of 11,241 pounds of fresh produce to After the Harvest, a non-profit gleaner in Kansas City, Missouri. ATH is the largest produce donor to Harvesters – The Community Food Network. Harvesters is a regional food bank serving 26 counties in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri from facilities in Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Harvesters provides food to more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others.“Our partnership with ATH creates a win-win situation. Our graduate students get the vegetables they need to conduct important research and our center helps fulfill&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/reports/grandchallenges.html" target="_blank">K-State Research and Extension’s Grand Challenges</a>&nbsp;by reducing food waste and donating fresh, nutritious produce to help families stretch their food dollars,” said Cary Rivard, Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center director. Since 2016, the center has donated more than 40,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to ATH.Donated vegetables – tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, and spinach in 2019 – were grown for research projects of graduate students in the Urban Food Systems program at K-State Olathe and for variety trials. The amount of vegetables required for research was sorted and taken to K-State Olathe’s laboratory for analysis. All remaining vegetables were made available to After the Harvest. Each week during the growing season, ATH volunteers gathered vegetables not used for research.Additional produce grown at the K-State Olathe Horticulture Center by a Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners group in its Backyard Garden Demonstration Plot was donated directly to the Olathe Salvation Army Food Pantry. The&nbsp;<a href="https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/master-gardeners/" target="_blank">Extension Master Gardener</a>&nbsp;program is a volunteer program in which K-State Research and Extension "trades" classroom training for volunteer time, all of which is coordinated by a local (county or district) extension agent.

K-State vegetable research leads to food bank donation

Are you looking for a new challenging career? Would you like to join a growing transit system with a commitment to high quality fixed route, para-transit, and regional transportation services?

OCCK, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Supervisor for our public transportation services.

This position is responsible for providing first line supervision in the daily operations of the transit system, including the maintenance of safe, efficient service.

Daily duties include managing driver schedules, training new drivers, providing supervision and coaching to drivers, being a back-up driver as needed, and ensuring quality services are provided.

This full-time position has a competitive salary and comes with a complete benefit package that includes:

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances;

The person selected for this position will be required to obtain a DOT Medical card upon hire and CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Apply online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com/">www.occk.com</a>.

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 </figure>Are you looking for a new challenging career? Would you like to join a growing transit system with a commitment to high quality fixed route, para-transit, and regional transportation services?OCCK, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Supervisor for our public transportation services.This position is responsible for providing first line supervision in the daily operations of the transit system, including the maintenance of safe, efficient service.Daily duties include managing driver schedules, training new drivers, providing supervision and coaching to drivers, being a back-up driver as needed, and ensuring quality services are provided.This full-time position has a competitive salary and comes with a complete benefit package that includes:Monthly cash benefit allowance;Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances;KPERS;403(b) retirement planThe person selected for this position will be required to obtain a DOT Medical card upon hire and CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire.Apply online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.occk.com/">www.occk.com</a>.EOEDrug testing required

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Have a dream of performing (not playing) at Kauffman Stadium? The Royals are holding auditions. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Royals/">Kansas City Royals</a> Facebook page:

Have a dream of performing (not playing) at Kauffman Stadium? The Royals are holding auditions. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Royals/">Kansas City Royals</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRoyals%2Fposts%2F10157079505663691%3A0&width=500" width="500" height="478" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Royals Fans Got Talent auditions set for March 7

Salina Area Technical College is joining nearly 100 other technical colleges across the nation Feb. 20 in hosting an event to recognize and celebrate students who are entering the college in the fall of 2020.

The event, called National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day, is similar to the signing days colleges have long hosted for incoming student-athletes. The event is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field, and to celebrate the dignity of work. It will start at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 in Building ‘A’ on the Salina Tech campus.

Incoming students are encouraged to bring family and friends to the event. Groups of incoming students will come to the front of the room to be recognized and seated, sign their letters of intent and receive a Salina Tech cap. Each student participating in Signing Day will receive a $250 scholarship redeemable in the fall semester of 2020.

The idea for a technical college signing day started at Washburn Tech in 2014 and has since expanded to technical colleges nationwide. The event is sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers, and individual member industries such as Kubota, Snap-on, Trane and 3M.

Local industry leaders that hire Salina Tech graduates are also invited to the signing day, and students will have an opportunity to meet their future employers and learn about high-demand careers in fields such as manufacturing, transportation and health care.

“By signing our incoming students to letters of intent, we’re telling them we’ve reserved a place for them, and we want them,” said Salina Tech President Greg Nichols. “Industry leaders are excited about this opportunity because it validates the students and their decisions to pursue technical education and provides an opportunity for industry representatives to meet these future workers.”

Salina Tech is in the process of contacting and inviting students who have applied for admission in the fall of 2020. Applicants that have not yet been contacted may contact the admissions office at 785-309-3100 or <a href="mailto:admissions@salinatech.edu">admissions@salinatech.edu</a>. The deadline to register is Feb. 17.

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 </figure>Salina Area Technical College is joining nearly 100 other technical colleges across the nation Feb. 20 in hosting an event to recognize and celebrate students who are entering the college in the fall of 2020.The event, called National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day, is similar to the signing days colleges have long hosted for incoming student-athletes. The event is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field, and to celebrate the dignity of work. It will start at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 in Building ‘A’ on the Salina Tech campus.Incoming students are encouraged to bring family and friends to the event. Groups of incoming students will come to the front of the room to be recognized and seated, sign their letters of intent and receive a Salina Tech cap. Each student participating in Signing Day will receive a $250 scholarship redeemable in the fall semester of 2020.The idea for a technical college signing day started at Washburn Tech in 2014 and has since expanded to technical colleges nationwide. The event is sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers, and individual member industries such as Kubota, Snap-on, Trane and 3M.Local industry leaders that hire Salina Tech graduates are also invited to the signing day, and students will have an opportunity to meet their future employers and learn about high-demand careers in fields such as manufacturing, transportation and health care.“By signing our incoming students to letters of intent, we’re telling them we’ve reserved a place for them, and we want them,” said Salina Tech President Greg Nichols. “Industry leaders are excited about this opportunity because it validates the students and their decisions to pursue technical education and provides an opportunity for industry representatives to meet these future workers.”Salina Tech is in the process of contacting and inviting students who have applied for admission in the fall of 2020. Applicants that have not yet been contacted may contact the admissions office at 785-309-3100 or <a href="mailto:admissions@salinatech.edu">admissions@salinatech.edu</a>. The deadline to register is Feb. 17.

Salina Tech to host 'Signing Day' on Feb. 20

On Friday, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasGeologicalSurvey/">Kansas Geological Survey</a> (KGS) posted the following on its Facebook page.

A bit later, the ground under southern Marion County gave a little shake.

According to KGS, a magnitude 2 earthquake struck about 10:33 a.m. Friday. It was south of Florence and east-southeast of Peabody, centered between Xavier Road and U.S. 77, just a bit north of 50th Street.

On Friday, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasGeologicalSurvey/">Kansas Geological Survey</a> (KGS) posted the following on its Facebook page.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasGeologicalSurvey%2Fposts%2F2681291561924893&width=500" width="500" height="191" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>A bit later, the ground under southern Marion County gave a little shake.<figure>
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 </figure>According to KGS, a magnitude 2 earthquake struck about 10:33 a.m. Friday. It was south of Florence and east-southeast of Peabody, centered between Xavier Road and U.S. 77, just a bit north of 50th Street.

Marion County quake breaks KGS streak

Kansas Wesleyan’s DECA squad captured an impressive 29 medals, 15 of them first-place honors, at the 2020 state meet, held on Monday at Tabor College in Hillsboro.

Four KWU competitors—Matthew Whitsitt (Newton, Ryann Kats (Prairie View, Dillon Harriger (Kearney, Mo.) and Autumn Colgin (Canton)—led the team with two first-place medals apiece. KWU grabbed the top two spots in both the travel and tourism and fashion merchandising and marketing events, and captured multiple podium finishes in four other competitions as well.

“Our DECA students have not only established themselves as the state’s best competitors over the last three years, but also as legitimate contenders at the national competition,” said KWU head coach Brylee New ’17. “I am extremely proud of the reputation they are continuing to build for both our program and our school.”&nbsp;

KWU’s 29 medals give the program 72 state medals in its mere three years of existence, to go along with quality results at nationals that have included multiple top-10 placings.

KWU DECA will return to action April 22–25, when select members of the squad travel to Atlanta, Ga., to take part in the national DECA event.

Business Ethics: Nathan Merc and Matthew Whitsitt, first place

Business to Business: Megan Schutz and Hailey Vandevanter, first place

Event Planning: Meredith Angelotti and Haylie Rodriguez, third place

Entrepreneurship Operations: Dillon Harriger, first place

Fashion Merchandising and Marketing: Karley Benson, first place and Austin Wiley, second place

Hotel and Lodging: Tifanie Becker, second place and Haylie Rodriguez, third place

Human Resource Management: Courtney Brockhoff, second place and Taylor Lang, third place

International Marketing: Dillon Harriger and Taylor Lang, first place

Managerial Accounting: Matthew Whitsitt, first place

Marketing and Communications: Autumn Colgin and Ryann Kats, first place and Karley Benson and Emily Monson, third place

Marketing Management: Autumn Colgin, first place

Restaurant and Food Service Management: Tifanie Becker, first place

Retail Management: Nathan Mercer, second place and Meredith Angelotti, third place

Sales Management Meeting: Ryann Kats, first place

Sports and Entertainment Marketing: Eli Truhe and Austin Wiley, second place

Travel and Tourism: Emily Monson, first place and Eli Truhe, second place

--<a href="http://kwu.edu">KWU</a>--

Kansas Wesleyan’s DECA squad captured an impressive 29 medals, 15 of them first-place honors, at the 2020 state meet, held on Monday at Tabor College in Hillsboro.Four KWU competitors—Matthew Whitsitt (Newton, Ryann Kats (Prairie View, Dillon Harriger (Kearney, Mo.) and Autumn Colgin (Canton)—led the team with two first-place medals apiece. KWU grabbed the top two spots in both the travel and tourism and fashion merchandising and marketing events, and captured multiple podium finishes in four other competitions as well.“Our DECA students have not only established themselves as the state’s best competitors over the last three years, but also as legitimate contenders at the national competition,” said KWU head coach Brylee New ’17. “I am extremely proud of the reputation they are continuing to build for both our program and our school.”&nbsp;KWU’s 29 medals give the program 72 state medals in its mere three years of existence, to go along with quality results at nationals that have included multiple top-10 placings.KWU DECA will return to action April 22–25, when select members of the squad travel to Atlanta, Ga., to take part in the national DECA event.KWU State DECA ResultsBusiness Ethics: Nathan Merc and Matthew Whitsitt, first placeBusiness to Business: Megan Schutz and Hailey Vandevanter, first placeEvent Planning: Meredith Angelotti and Haylie Rodriguez, third placeEntrepreneurship Operations: Dillon Harriger, first placeFashion Merchandising and Marketing: Karley Benson, first place and Austin Wiley, second placeHotel and Lodging: Tifanie Becker, second place and Haylie Rodriguez, third placeHuman Resource Management: Courtney Brockhoff, second place and Taylor Lang, third placeInternational Marketing: Dillon Harriger and Taylor Lang, first placeManagerial Accounting: Matthew Whitsitt, first placeMarketing and Communications: Autumn Colgin and Ryann Kats, first place and Karley Benson and Emily Monson, third placeMarketing Management: Autumn Colgin, first placeRestaurant and Food Service Management: Tifanie Becker, first placeRetail Management: Nathan Mercer, second place and Meredith Angelotti, third placeSales Management Meeting: Ryann Kats, first placeSports and Entertainment Marketing: Eli Truhe and Austin Wiley, second placeTravel and Tourism: Emily Monson, first place and Eli Truhe, second place--<a href="http://kwu.edu">KWU</a>--

KWU DECA captures 29 medals at state meet

Beginning Monday, the first floor of the senior center, 245 North Ninth Street, will be closed for remodeling of the kitchen and restroom areas.

According to information from Saline County, which operates the facility, renovations are expected to take 10 weeks. The closure will not affect activities on the second and third floors, the county noted. 

Additionally, Meals on Wheels has been moved to an alternate location to ensure continuity of that service, according to the county.

On Jan. 28, Saline County commissioners awarded to Ponton Construction a remodeling bid in the amount of $62,249 for the kitchen remodeling. The project will include removing all cabinets, shelving units, sinks and flooring and installing new stainless steel work areas, new ceiling tiles, new floor surfaces, and making repairs to several areas in the kitchen. 

Additionally, a new handicapped-accessible restroom will be installed on the first floor.

A combination of private donations, grants, and Saline County Capital Improvement Plan dollars are being used to accomplish these projects, earlier information from the county noted.

<figure>
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 </figure>Beginning Monday, the first floor of the senior center, 245 North Ninth Street, will be closed for remodeling of the kitchen and restroom areas.According to information from Saline County, which operates the facility, renovations are expected to take 10 weeks. The closure will not affect activities on the second and third floors, the county noted. Additionally, Meals on Wheels has been moved to an alternate location to ensure continuity of that service, according to the county.On Jan. 28, Saline County commissioners awarded to Ponton Construction a remodeling bid in the amount of $62,249 for the kitchen remodeling. The project will include removing all cabinets, shelving units, sinks and flooring and installing new stainless steel work areas, new ceiling tiles, new floor surfaces, and making repairs to several areas in the kitchen. Additionally, a new handicapped-accessible restroom will be installed on the first floor.A combination of private donations, grants, and Saline County Capital Improvement Plan dollars are being used to accomplish these projects, earlier information from the county noted.

First floor of senior center closing Monday for remodeling

Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2020. There are 327 days left in the year.

On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death.

In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, ended in victory for Union forces led by Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside.

In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.

In 1922, President Warren G. Harding had a radio installed in the White House.

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed her accession to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI.

In 1968, three college students were killed in a confrontation between demonstrators and highway patrolmen at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg in the wake of protests over a whites-only bowling alley. The science-fiction film "Planet of the Apes," starring Charlton Heston, had its world premiere in New York (it went into general release the following April.)

In 1971, NASDAQ, the world's first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading day.

In 1973, Senate leaders named seven members of a select committee to investigate the Watergate scandal, including its chairman, Sen. Sam J. Ervin, D-N.C.

In 1976, Martin Scorsese's violent urban drama "Taxi Driver," starring Robert De Niro, was released by Columbia Pictures.

In 1989, 144 people were killed when an American-chartered Boeing 707 filled with Italian tourists slammed into a fog-covered mountain in the Azores.

In 1992, the XVI Olympic Winter Games opened in Albertville, France.

In 1993, General Motors sued NBC, alleging that "Dateline NBC" had rigged two car-truck crashes to show that 1973-to-87 GM pickups were prone to fires in side-impact crashes. (NBC settled the lawsuit the following day and apologized for its "unscientific demonstration.")

Ten years ago: Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station. Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop superstar in Los Angeles Superior Court. (Murray was convicted in 2011 and served two years in jail.) The Nielsen Co. estimated that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, beating the 1983 "M-A-S-H" finale, which had 105.97 million viewers. U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died at a hospital in Arlington, Virginia, at age 77.

Five years ago: A riot erupted outside a major soccer stadium in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 19 people. At the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Sam Smith won best new artist, record of the year, song of the year for "Stay with Me" and best pop vocal album; Beck won album of the year for "Morning Phase."

One year ago: A fire swept through the sleeping quarters of an academy for a Brazilian professional soccer club, killing 10 teenage players. A second woman accused Virginia Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, saying he had raped her 19 years earlier while they were both students at Duke University. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam made it clear that he would not resign, defying the demands of fellow Democrats after a racist photo from his 1984 medical school yearbook surfaced and he acknowledged wearing blackface in the 1980s. (State Attorney General Mark Herring, also a Democrat, had also acknowledged wearing blackface at a college party.)

Today's Birthdays: Composer-conductor John Williams is 88. Newscaster Ted Koppel is 80. Actor Nick Nolte is 79. Comedian Robert Klein is 78. Actor-rock musician Creed Bratton is 77. Singer Ron Tyson is 72. Actress Brooke Adams is 71. Actress Mary Steenburgen is 67. Author John Grisham is 65. Retired NBA All-Star and College Basketball Hall of Famer Marques Johnson is 64. Actor Henry Czerny is 61. The former president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, is 60. Rock singer Vince Neil (Motley Crue) is 59. Rock singer-musician Sammy Llanas (formerly w/The BoDeans) is 59. Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa P. Jackson is 58. Movie producer Toby Emmerich is 57. Actress Missy Yager is 52. Actress Mary McCormack is 51. Rock musician Keith Nelson is 51. Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning is 50. Actress Susan Misner is 49. Dance musician Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk) is 46. Actor Seth Green is 46. Actor Josh Morrow is 46. Rock musician Phoenix (Linkin Park) is 43. Actor William Jackson Harper is 40. Actor Jim Parrack is 39. Folk singer-musician Joey Ryan (Milk Carton Kids) is 38. Actress-comedian Cecily Strong is 36. Rock musician Jeremy Davis is 35. Hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak is 34. Rock musician Max Grahn (Carolina Liar) is 32. Actor Ryan Pinkston is 32. NBA star Klay Thompson is 30. Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is 30. Actress Karle Warren is 28.

Thought for Today: "Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance." — Robert Quillen, American journalist (1887-1948).

<figure>
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 </figure>Today is Saturday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2020. There are 327 days left in the year.Today's Highlights in History:On Feb. 8, 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death.On this date:In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, ended in victory for Union forces led by Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside.In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.In 1922, President Warren G. Harding had a radio installed in the White House.In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed her accession to the British throne following the death of her father, King George VI.In 1968, three college students were killed in a confrontation between demonstrators and highway patrolmen at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg in the wake of protests over a whites-only bowling alley. The science-fiction film "Planet of the Apes," starring Charlton Heston, had its world premiere in New York (it went into general release the following April.)In 1971, NASDAQ, the world's first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading day.In 1973, Senate leaders named seven members of a select committee to investigate the Watergate scandal, including its chairman, Sen. Sam J. Ervin, D-N.C.In 1976, Martin Scorsese's violent urban drama "Taxi Driver," starring Robert De Niro, was released by Columbia Pictures.In 1989, 144 people were killed when an American-chartered Boeing 707 filled with Italian tourists slammed into a fog-covered mountain in the Azores.In 1992, the XVI Olympic Winter Games opened in Albertville, France.In 1993, General Motors sued NBC, alleging that "Dateline NBC" had rigged two car-truck crashes to show that 1973-to-87 GM pickups were prone to fires in side-impact crashes. (NBC settled the lawsuit the following day and apologized for its "unscientific demonstration.")Ten years ago: Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station. Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop superstar in Los Angeles Superior Court. (Murray was convicted in 2011 and served two years in jail.) The Nielsen Co. estimated that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, beating the 1983 "M-A-S-H" finale, which had 105.97 million viewers. U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., died at a hospital in Arlington, Virginia, at age 77.Five years ago: A riot erupted outside a major soccer stadium in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 19 people. At the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Sam Smith won best new artist, record of the year, song of the year for "Stay with Me" and best pop vocal album; Beck won album of the year for "Morning Phase."One year ago: A fire swept through the sleeping quarters of an academy for a Brazilian professional soccer club, killing 10 teenage players. A second woman accused Virginia Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, saying he had raped her 19 years earlier while they were both students at Duke University. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam made it clear that he would not resign, defying the demands of fellow Democrats after a racist photo from his 1984 medical school yearbook surfaced and he acknowledged wearing blackface in the 1980s. (State Attorney General Mark Herring, also a Democrat, had also acknowledged wearing blackface at a college party.)Today's Birthdays: Composer-conductor John Williams is 88. Newscaster Ted Koppel is 80. Actor Nick Nolte is 79. Comedian Robert Klein is 78. Actor-rock musician Creed Bratton is 77. Singer Ron Tyson is 72. Actress Brooke Adams is 71. Actress Mary Steenburgen is 67. Author John Grisham is 65. Retired NBA All-Star and College Basketball Hall of Famer Marques Johnson is 64. Actor Henry Czerny is 61. The former president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, is 60. Rock singer Vince Neil (Motley Crue) is 59. Rock singer-musician Sammy Llanas (formerly w/The BoDeans) is 59. Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa P. Jackson is 58. Movie producer Toby Emmerich is 57. Actress Missy Yager is 52. Actress Mary McCormack is 51. Rock musician Keith Nelson is 51. Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning is 50. Actress Susan Misner is 49. Dance musician Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk) is 46. Actor Seth Green is 46. Actor Josh Morrow is 46. Rock musician Phoenix (Linkin Park) is 43. Actor William Jackson Harper is 40. Actor Jim Parrack is 39. Folk singer-musician Joey Ryan (Milk Carton Kids) is 38. Actress-comedian Cecily Strong is 36. Rock musician Jeremy Davis is 35. Hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak is 34. Rock musician Max Grahn (Carolina Liar) is 32. Actor Ryan Pinkston is 32. NBA star Klay Thompson is 30. Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is 30. Actress Karle Warren is 28.Thought for Today: "Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance." — Robert Quillen, American journalist (1887-1948).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Today in History -- Feb. 8

HAYS -- The annual Hays Eagles youth baseball tournament will be April 18 and 19 at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex in Hays.&nbsp;

Entry fee is due April 13. See the registration form below for more information.

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Registration open for Hays Eagles youth baseball tournament

Congratulations to Kendra Gumm of Minneapolis, the Week 21 winner in our Gridiron Glory contest! Kendra wins $100 cash from Eagle Radio!

Kendra, who is our final weekly winner of the season, came within one point of picking the exact score of the game Sunday!

We will release information about the local grand prize winner as soon as we are able to get in touch with her.

Thank you to everyone who played&nbsp;

Anesthesia Associates’ Gridiron Glory on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/" target="_blank">SalinaPost.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Congratulations to Kendra Gumm of Minneapolis, the Week 21 winner in our Gridiron Glory contest! Kendra wins $100 cash from Eagle Radio!Kendra, who is our final weekly winner of the season, came within one point of picking the exact score of the game Sunday!We will release information about the local grand prize winner as soon as we are able to get in touch with her.Thank you to everyone who played&nbsp;

Anesthesia Associates’ Gridiron Glory on&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/" target="_blank">SalinaPost.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Gridiron Glory: Congrats Kendra Gumm

The Greater Salina Community Foundation recently awarded over $35,000 to 12 charitable projects and organizations in Saline County. 

The following organizations received funding:

&nbsp;USD 306 Southeast of Saline, $5,000 to install an on-campus, 12-hole disc golf course for use by students and the public.

League of Women Voters of Kansas, $5,000 to host non-partisan civic engagement activities to encourage increased voter turnout for the 2020 election.

Salina Art Center, $5,000 to host artist-in-residence Fidencio Fifield-Perez for workshops, discussions, and activities that explore the immigrant experience in the United States.

Child Care Aware of Kansas, $4,967 for a childcare provider survey to benefit the new GROW Child Care initiative in Saline County.

USD 305, $3,000 to acquire a therapy dog for Heartland Early Education.

Smoky Hill Education Service Center, $2,850 to host a STEM education event featuring a Cosmosphere exhibit and workshops by a NASA education specialist.

Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, $2,500 to provide direct client assistance through the agency’s disability assistance program.

Salina Community Theatre, $1,829 for a barcode inventory control system to help keep track of its large costume collection.

USD 306 Southeast of Saline, $1,500 to purchase a virtual reality kit for Southeast of Saline Elementary School.

Salina After Prom, $1,500 to support the Safe After Prom event for Salina high school students.

Salina Area Technical College, $1,497 to support instructor salaries for the 2020 STEM-Related Day Camp for students in 6th through 10th grades.

My Bike Kansas, $583 to market their free bikes for kids and bicycle safety training efforts.

This round of grants was made possible by four funds at the community foundation: the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, which supports projects and programs that improve the community’s quality of life; the Kansas Health Foundation Fund, which supports preventative programs that support healthy living across Saline County; the L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, which supports hands-on learning opportunities for youth in the areas of arts and humanities and science, technology and invention; and the YW Legacy Fund, which supports initiatives that align with the mission of the former YWCA in Salina.

Applications for the foundation’s next community grant cycle are due by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020. This will be the final grant cycle of the fiscal year. Detailed application and fund criteria are available at www.gscf.org/about-grants.

The Greater Salina Community Foundation recently awarded over $35,000 to 12 charitable projects and organizations in Saline County. The following organizations received funding:&nbsp;USD 306 Southeast of Saline, $5,000 to install an on-campus, 12-hole disc golf course for use by students and the public.League of Women Voters of Kansas, $5,000 to host non-partisan civic engagement activities to encourage increased voter turnout for the 2020 election.Salina Art Center, $5,000 to host artist-in-residence Fidencio Fifield-Perez for workshops, discussions, and activities that explore the immigrant experience in the United States.Child Care Aware of Kansas, $4,967 for a childcare provider survey to benefit the new GROW Child Care initiative in Saline County.USD 305, $3,000 to acquire a therapy dog for Heartland Early Education.Smoky Hill Education Service Center, $2,850 to host a STEM education event featuring a Cosmosphere exhibit and workshops by a NASA education specialist.Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, $2,500 to provide direct client assistance through the agency’s disability assistance program.Salina Community Theatre, $1,829 for a barcode inventory control system to help keep track of its large costume collection.USD 306 Southeast of Saline, $1,500 to purchase a virtual reality kit for Southeast of Saline Elementary School.Salina After Prom, $1,500 to support the Safe After Prom event for Salina high school students.Salina Area Technical College, $1,497 to support instructor salaries for the 2020 STEM-Related Day Camp for students in 6th through 10th grades.My Bike Kansas, $583 to market their free bikes for kids and bicycle safety training efforts.This round of grants was made possible by four funds at the community foundation: the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, which supports projects and programs that improve the community’s quality of life; the Kansas Health Foundation Fund, which supports preventative programs that support healthy living across Saline County; the L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, which supports hands-on learning opportunities for youth in the areas of arts and humanities and science, technology and invention; and the YW Legacy Fund, which supports initiatives that align with the mission of the former YWCA in Salina.Applications for the foundation’s next community grant cycle are due by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020. This will be the final grant cycle of the fiscal year. Detailed application and fund criteria are available at www.gscf.org/about-grants.

GSCF awards $35,000 in community grants

WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;– Federal charges were filed Friday against three Kansas men in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton that ended with a chase and crash in Salina, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Jeremiah Urias, 18;&nbsp;Rico Montes, 27, and&nbsp;Jorge Correa, 25, all of Wichita,&nbsp; were charged with committing a robbery Feb. 4 at EZ Trip, 100 S. Main in Newton.

A criminal complaint filed in the case alleges two robbers entered the store before 6 a.m. One of the robbers in a red hoodie pointed a handgun at a clerk and demanded money, which the clerk gave him. Then a second robber carrying a military style rifle demanded more money. While waiting for the money, the second robber walked around the store firing shots into the ceiling and into an ATM.

Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHP

Investigators used surveillance footage to identify a license tag number of the getaway vehicle. After a high speed pursuit, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested the three defendants. Urias was driving. Montes was wearing a red hoodie and sitting in the front passenger seat. Correa was sitting in the back seat with a rifle.

If convicted, the defendants could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000

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 </figure>WICHITA, KAN.&nbsp;– Federal charges were filed Friday against three Kansas men in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton that ended with a chase and crash in Salina, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.<figure>
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 </figure>Montes photo Harvey CountyJeremiah Urias, 18;&nbsp;Rico Montes, 27, and&nbsp;Jorge Correa, 25, all of Wichita,&nbsp; were charged with committing a robbery Feb. 4 at EZ Trip, 100 S. Main in Newton.<figure>
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 </figure>Urias photo Harvey Co.A criminal complaint filed in the case alleges two robbers entered the store before 6 a.m. One of the robbers in a red hoodie pointed a handgun at a clerk and demanded money, which the clerk gave him. Then a second robber carrying a military style rifle demanded more money. While waiting for the money, the second robber walked around the store firing shots into the ceiling and into an ATM.<figure>
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 </figure>Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHPInvestigators used surveillance footage to identify a license tag number of the getaway vehicle. After a high speed pursuit, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested the three defendants. Urias was driving. Montes was wearing a red hoodie and sitting in the front passenger seat. Correa was sitting in the back seat with a rifle.If convicted, the defendants could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000

Federal charges filed against 3 for armed robbery, Salina crash

A vehicle stolen overnight was returned to its owner after it was found in another part of town.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said Friday that officers were sent to the 800 block of Cherokee for the report of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala being stolen from the driveway of a residence there. Vanessa Vogel, 34, of Salina, told police that her car keys had been missing for approximately five days prior to the vehicle being stolen, he said. Vogel told police that she had last seen her vehicle at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, Forrester added.

According to Forrester, an officer on patrol overheard the radio traffic concerning the stolen car and reported that he had seen the Impala parked in the area of West Ash Street and North 13th Street. When the officer returned to the area, the car was still there and was not damaged, Forrester said. The keys, however, were still missing, he added.

A vehicle stolen overnight was returned to its owner after it was found in another part of town.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said Friday that officers were sent to the 800 block of Cherokee for the report of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala being stolen from the driveway of a residence there. Vanessa Vogel, 34, of Salina, told police that her car keys had been missing for approximately five days prior to the vehicle being stolen, he said. Vogel told police that she had last seen her vehicle at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, Forrester added.According to Forrester, an officer on patrol overheard the radio traffic concerning the stolen car and reported that he had seen the Impala parked in the area of West Ash Street and North 13th Street. When the officer returned to the area, the car was still there and was not damaged, Forrester said. The keys, however, were still missing, he added.

Stolen car located in another part of Salina

A rural Saline County youth was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Thursday morning east of Salina.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Camden Spano-Lund, 17, was eastbound on Country Club Road, when the 2003 Mazda B4000 pickup he was driving drifted off the north side of the road then went back toward the south side, rolled, and came to rest on its top. 

The accident occurred around 6 a.m., approximately 1,800 feet west of Whitmore Road, Soldan said.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office was notified of the accident shortly before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, when a passerby noticed the pickup on its top and called in, he said. When deputies arrived, Spano-Lund was gone, as he had been able to exit the pickup and walk to a nearby residence, Soldan said. 

Someone at the residence called the boy's father, who picked him up and took him to Salina Regional Health Center, Soldan explained. Spano-Lund was suffering from a possible head injury and could not remember what had happened in the accident, Soldan said.

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 </figure>A rural Saline County youth was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident Thursday morning east of Salina.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that Camden Spano-Lund, 17, was eastbound on Country Club Road, when the 2003 Mazda B4000 pickup he was driving drifted off the north side of the road then went back toward the south side, rolled, and came to rest on its top. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., approximately 1,800 feet west of Whitmore Road, Soldan said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581094768213.jpeg" alt="Damage done to the pickup." />
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 </figure>The Saline County Sheriff's Office was notified of the accident shortly before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, when a passerby noticed the pickup on its top and called in, he said. When deputies arrived, Spano-Lund was gone, as he had been able to exit the pickup and walk to a nearby residence, Soldan said. Someone at the residence called the boy's father, who picked him up and took him to Salina Regional Health Center, Soldan explained. Spano-Lund was suffering from a possible head injury and could not remember what had happened in the accident, Soldan said.

Rural Saline County youth injured in single-vehicle rollover

Coronado Elementary School second graders collect money to help others. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Salina-Shares-771970029488109/">Salina Shares</a> Facebook page:

Coronado Elementary School second graders collect money to help others. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Salina-Shares-771970029488109/">Salina Shares</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D2927285553956535%26id%3D771970029488109&width=500" width="500" height="762" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Coronado second graders collect money to help others

ABILENE -- "Atlantic Resolve with the Big Red One" will be the topic of the upcoming Evenings at Ease program at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.

The February Evenings at Ease program is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. This free presentation is open to the public and will be held in the visitors center auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 Southeast Fourth Street, Abilene.

Ft. Riley's 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade personnel will share experiences from their recent Atlantic Resolve deployment. Since April 2014, U.S. Army Europe has led the Department of Defense’s Atlantic Resolve land efforts by bringing units based in the U.S. to Europe for nine months at a time. Atlantic Resolve provides these rotational units with the ability to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhances the bond between ally and partner militaries through multinational training events. Hear firsthand about training with allies, overcoming logistical challenges and overall deployment experience.

The Evenings at Ease program series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Union Pacific Foundation.

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 </figure>ABILENE -- "Atlantic Resolve with the Big Red One" will be the topic of the upcoming Evenings at Ease program at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.The February Evenings at Ease program is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. This free presentation is open to the public and will be held in the visitors center auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 Southeast Fourth Street, Abilene.Ft. Riley's 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade personnel will share experiences from their recent Atlantic Resolve deployment. Since April 2014, U.S. Army Europe has led the Department of Defense’s Atlantic Resolve land efforts by bringing units based in the U.S. to Europe for nine months at a time. Atlantic Resolve provides these rotational units with the ability to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhances the bond between ally and partner militaries through multinational training events. Hear firsthand about training with allies, overcoming logistical challenges and overall deployment experience.The Evenings at Ease program series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Union Pacific Foundation.

Evenings at Ease Series: Atlantic Resolve with the Big Red One

Today is Friday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2020. There are 328 days left in the year.

On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to begin their first American tour.

In 1812, author Charles Dickens was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England.

In 1817, America's first public gas street lamp was lighted in Baltimore at the corner of Market and Lemon streets (now East Baltimore and Holliday streets).

In 1940, Walt Disney's second animated feature, "Pinocchio," premiered in New York.

In 1943, the government abruptly announced that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year. (Rationing was lifted in October 1945.)

In 1948, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned as U.S. Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by Gen. Omar Bradley.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba.

In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart went on the first untethered spacewalk, which lasted nearly six hours.

In 1986, the Philippines held a presidential election marred by charges of fraud against the incumbent, Ferdinand E. Marcos. Haitian President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier fled his country, ending 28 years of his family's rule.

In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of Haiti (he was overthrown by the military the following September).

In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were opened in Nagano, Japan, by Emperor Akihito.

In 1999, Jordan's King Hussein died of cancer at age 63; he was succeeded by his eldest son, Abdullah.

In 2001, death claimed singer-actress Dale Evans at age 88 and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, widow of aviator Charles Lindbergh, at age 94.

Ten years ago: A nearly completed Kleen Energy Systems power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, exploded, killing six people and injuring 50. Pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych declared victory in Ukraine's presidential runoff, but his opponents rejected the claim, saying the vote was too close to call. (Yanukovych was inaugurated Feb. 25.) The New Orleans Saints rallied for a 31-17 Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

Five years ago: Olympic gold medalist Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner was involved in a fatal multiple-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, that left one woman dead and several others injured. In a memo released by NBC, Brian Williams said he was stepping away temporarily from the anchor chair of the "NBC Nightly News" amid questions about his recollections of war coverage in Iraq (Williams ended up being permanently removed from the principal anchor chair, but remained with NBC News).

One year ago: Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in American history, died at his home in Dearborn, Michigan at the age of 92; the Democrat had served in the House for 59 years before retiring in 2014. Democrats launched a sweeping plan to transform the U.S. economy to combat climate change and create thousands of jobs in renewable energy; at least six senators running for president or considering White House bids backed the "Green New Deal." Albert Finney, one of the most respected and versatile actors of his generation, died at a London hospital at the age of 82. Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball, died in Los Angeles at the age of 83.

Today's Birthdays: Author Gay Talese is 88. Former Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is 85. Reggae musician Brian Travers (UB40) is 61. Comedy writer Robert Smigel is 60. Actor James Spader is 60. Country singer Garth Brooks is 58. Rock musician David Bryan (Bon Jovi) is 58. Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard is 58. Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 55. Actor Jason Gedrick is 53. Actress Essence Atkins is 48. Rock singer-musician Wes Borland is 45. Rock musician Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket) is 42. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 42. Actress Tina Majorino is 35. Actress Deborah Ann Woll is 35. NBA player Isaiah Thomas is 31. NHL center Steven Stamkos is 30.

Thought for Today: "A day wasted on others is not wasted on one's self." — Charles Dickens (born this date in 1812, died 1870).

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 </figure>Today is Friday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2020. There are 328 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to begin their first American tour.On this date:In 1812, author Charles Dickens was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England.In 1817, America's first public gas street lamp was lighted in Baltimore at the corner of Market and Lemon streets (now East Baltimore and Holliday streets).In 1940, Walt Disney's second animated feature, "Pinocchio," premiered in New York.In 1943, the government abruptly announced that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year. (Rationing was lifted in October 1945.)In 1948, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower resigned as U.S. Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by Gen. Omar Bradley.In 1962, President John F. Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba.In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart went on the first untethered spacewalk, which lasted nearly six hours.In 1986, the Philippines held a presidential election marred by charges of fraud against the incumbent, Ferdinand E. Marcos. Haitian President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier fled his country, ending 28 years of his family's rule.In 1991, Jean-Bertrand Aristide was inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of Haiti (he was overthrown by the military the following September).In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were opened in Nagano, Japan, by Emperor Akihito.In 1999, Jordan's King Hussein died of cancer at age 63; he was succeeded by his eldest son, Abdullah.In 2001, death claimed singer-actress Dale Evans at age 88 and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh, widow of aviator Charles Lindbergh, at age 94.Ten years ago: A nearly completed Kleen Energy Systems power plant in Middletown, Connecticut, exploded, killing six people and injuring 50. Pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych declared victory in Ukraine's presidential runoff, but his opponents rejected the claim, saying the vote was too close to call. (Yanukovych was inaugurated Feb. 25.) The New Orleans Saints rallied for a 31-17 Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts.Five years ago: Olympic gold medalist Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner was involved in a fatal multiple-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, that left one woman dead and several others injured. In a memo released by NBC, Brian Williams said he was stepping away temporarily from the anchor chair of the "NBC Nightly News" amid questions about his recollections of war coverage in Iraq (Williams ended up being permanently removed from the principal anchor chair, but remained with NBC News).One year ago: Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in American history, died at his home in Dearborn, Michigan at the age of 92; the Democrat had served in the House for 59 years before retiring in 2014. Democrats launched a sweeping plan to transform the U.S. economy to combat climate change and create thousands of jobs in renewable energy; at least six senators running for president or considering White House bids backed the "Green New Deal." Albert Finney, one of the most respected and versatile actors of his generation, died at a London hospital at the age of 82. Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball, died in Los Angeles at the age of 83.Today's Birthdays: Author Gay Talese is 88. Former Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is 85. Reggae musician Brian Travers (UB40) is 61. Comedy writer Robert Smigel is 60. Actor James Spader is 60. Country singer Garth Brooks is 58. Rock musician David Bryan (Bon Jovi) is 58. Actor-comedian Eddie Izzard is 58. Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 55. Actor Jason Gedrick is 53. Actress Essence Atkins is 48. Rock singer-musician Wes Borland is 45. Rock musician Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket) is 42. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 42. Actress Tina Majorino is 35. Actress Deborah Ann Woll is 35. NBA player Isaiah Thomas is 31. NHL center Steven Stamkos is 30.Thought for Today: "A day wasted on others is not wasted on one's self." — Charles Dickens (born this date in 1812, died 1870).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Today in History -- Feb. 7

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Dick Vitale is living the dream and then some, baby!

"I've lived a life that's exceeded any dream, I mean, come on, making a living doing something you love," the 80-year-old former coach and current college basketball analyst said Thursday evening.

Dickie V, as he is known in basketball arenas throughout the country, was in Salina Thursday to speak at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet.

Vitale credits his parents for guiding him on his life journey. He said his parents were factory workers with fifth-grade educations, however he noted that they each had "a doctorate of love."

"They taught my brother, sister, and I in this great country, if you have passion about what you do, and you do it to the best of your ability, a lot of beautiful things are going to happen," he said.

Vitale said he carries with him to this day what his parents taught him. 

The cruelty of others and the love of his mother

Vitale explained that when he was a boy, he lost the use of his left eye and that it would wander, not looking in the same direction as his right eye.

"I thought it was the end of the world," he said. 

His mother, however, bolstered his feelings, telling the young Richie, as he was known as then, that he had something that others didn't: his spirit and excitement for life.

"Don't let them hold you back," his mother told him.

Vitale recalled being a little league pitcher and hearing other children's parents ridiculing him because of his eye.

"I went home and I cried like a baby. I had to go in my room and my mother would say 'what are you crying about?' Those people, they're all ridiculing my eye. I'm 12 years old. She inspired me. She said 'don't let them get the best of you,'" he said.

Fast-forward to when his two daughters were young and his wife, Lorraine, took them to have their eyes checked.

"The doctor says, by any chance, I noticed the name is Vitale. Are you, by any chance, related to Dick Vitale? She says 'yeah, that's my husband,'" Vitale recalled. 

He said the doctor told Lorraine, "I'm a big basketball fan and I watch the games on TV. Has anyone ever talked to him about his eye...about correcting that eye?" 

Lorraine told the doctor that Dick's mother had taken him to a number of doctors and received all sorts of reports. The doctor told Lorraine that he was talking about correcting movement in the eye so that it worked with the good eye, Vitale said. She went home and told him what the doctor had told her, but he wasn't interested. 

An incident later, however, would prompt Vitale to pay a visit to the doctor. He explained that one day, after walking out of the studio, he asked the receptionist whether there were any calls. She replied, that just one guy had called and he had made her really mad because he he'd kept calling and demanding the company president's phone number. It seems the caller wanted to get Vitale off the air because he couldn't stand looking at Vitale's eye. 

"It was like a knife went through me. It brought back the memories of little league," he said. 

Vitale explained that he went home, called his boss -- Steve Anderson -- and told him that he was done with television and was going back into coaching because he was being ridiculed about his eye.

"He said 'Dick, we hired you because of your enthusiasm, your knowledge,'" Vitale said. 

"I was crushed, so I told my wife I wanted to quit and coach and she said, 'don't be ridiculous!'" he added.

Eventually, Vitale went to see the doctor, a pediatric opthamologist, who told him he would make an exception and work on Vitale's eye.

Vitale's enthusiasm shines through

It's easy to see Vitale's enthusiasm for what he does, but what is his favorite part?

"I love being in the arena. Go to Kansas. When I went there for Rock Chock Jayhawk last Saturday, I walked in and the kids chanting "Dickie V" going in. I mean, I'm 80 years old and they treat me like ...you know, its unreal. Same thing the other night at Carolina-Florida State. It will happen again probably Saturday. I'm doing Indiana-Purdue. I love it. I eat, sleep, and drink it," Vitale said.

"It's not work. It is absolutely stealing money! To sit at court side. The best games in the country, week in and week out. I'd do it for nothing, basically, because I love doing it. And I think that's what keeps me going," he continued. "People say, where do you get your passion and your energy? Very simply, if you're doing something that you love, and you wake up and you're excited to go, its going to really give you that impetus, and that's what it does for me. It really, really excites me. I can't wait for the next game."

After the Indiana-Purdue game on Saturday, the next game for Vitale is a special one, he said.

"That's special because a couple of guys going to the game with me. There was a package at an event that I spoke at and the package was that I would provide a private plane, they could come on a private plane with me to Duke. Mike (Krzyzewski) got me the tickets," Vitale explained. "I got six tickets and these people all bid six figures to go for cancer research because this is probably my biggest thing, people."

Indeed, Vitale has a gala each year to raise money for the V Foundation to fight cancer. This year, the 15th annual Dick Vitale Gala is scheduled for May 8 in the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota in Florida. The 2020 gala honorees include Mark Few, Gonzaga University head basketball coach, Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator, and Bruce Arians, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach. Additionally, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly and Pat Williams, author, speaker, and former Orlando Magic executive, will receive the 2020 John Saunders V Foundation Courage Award during the gala, Vitale said.

Since it began, the gala has raised $29.5 million for the V Foundation, with $4.3 million raised last year. This year's goal is $5 million.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostDick Vitale is living the dream and then some, baby!"I've lived a life that's exceeded any dream, I mean, come on, making a living doing something you love," the 80-year-old former coach and current college basketball analyst said Thursday evening.Dickie V, as he is known in basketball arenas throughout the country, was in Salina Thursday to speak at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet.Vitale credits his parents for guiding him on his life journey. He said his parents were factory workers with fifth-grade educations, however he noted that they each had "a doctorate of love.""They taught my brother, sister, and I in this great country, if you have passion about what you do, and you do it to the best of your ability, a lot of beautiful things are going to happen," he said.Vitale said he carries with him to this day what his parents taught him. The cruelty of others and the love of his motherVitale explained that when he was a boy, he lost the use of his left eye and that it would wander, not looking in the same direction as his right eye."I thought it was the end of the world," he said. His mother, however, bolstered his feelings, telling the young Richie, as he was known as then, that he had something that others didn't: his spirit and excitement for life."Don't let them hold you back," his mother told him.Vitale recalled being a little league pitcher and hearing other children's parents ridiculing him because of his eye."I went home and I cried like a baby. I had to go in my room and my mother would say 'what are you crying about?' Those people, they're all ridiculing my eye. I'm 12 years old. She inspired me. She said 'don't let them get the best of you,'" he said.Fast-forward to when his two daughters were young and his wife, Lorraine, took them to have their eyes checked."The doctor says, by any chance, I noticed the name is Vitale. Are you, by any chance, related to Dick Vitale? She says 'yeah, that's my husband,'" Vitale recalled. He said the doctor told Lorraine, "I'm a big basketball fan and I watch the games on TV. Has anyone ever talked to him about his eye...about correcting that eye?" Lorraine told the doctor that Dick's mother had taken him to a number of doctors and received all sorts of reports. The doctor told Lorraine that he was talking about correcting movement in the eye so that it worked with the good eye, Vitale said. She went home and told him what the doctor had told her, but he wasn't interested. An incident later, however, would prompt Vitale to pay a visit to the doctor. He explained that one day, after walking out of the studio, he asked the receptionist whether there were any calls. She replied, that just one guy had called and he had made her really mad because he he'd kept calling and demanding the company president's phone number. It seems the caller wanted to get Vitale off the air because he couldn't stand looking at Vitale's eye. "It was like a knife went through me. It brought back the memories of little league," he said. Vitale explained that he went home, called his boss -- Steve Anderson -- and told him that he was done with television and was going back into coaching because he was being ridiculed about his eye."He said 'Dick, we hired you because of your enthusiasm, your knowledge,'" Vitale said. "I was crushed, so I told my wife I wanted to quit and coach and she said, 'don't be ridiculous!'" he added.Eventually, Vitale went to see the doctor, a pediatric opthamologist, who told him he would make an exception and work on Vitale's eye.Vitale's enthusiasm shines throughIt's easy to see Vitale's enthusiasm for what he does, but what is his favorite part?"I love being in the arena. Go to Kansas. When I went there for Rock Chock Jayhawk last Saturday, I walked in and the kids chanting "Dickie V" going in. I mean, I'm 80 years old and they treat me like ...you know, its unreal. Same thing the other night at Carolina-Florida State. It will happen again probably Saturday. I'm doing Indiana-Purdue. I love it. I eat, sleep, and drink it," Vitale said."It's not work. It is absolutely stealing money! To sit at court side. The best games in the country, week in and week out. I'd do it for nothing, basically, because I love doing it. And I think that's what keeps me going," he continued. "People say, where do you get your passion and your energy? Very simply, if you're doing something that you love, and you wake up and you're excited to go, its going to really give you that impetus, and that's what it does for me. It really, really excites me. I can't wait for the next game."<figure>
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 </figure>Vitale's other passionAfter the Indiana-Purdue game on Saturday, the next game for Vitale is a special one, he said."That's special because a couple of guys going to the game with me. There was a package at an event that I spoke at and the package was that I would provide a private plane, they could come on a private plane with me to Duke. Mike (Krzyzewski) got me the tickets," Vitale explained. "I got six tickets and these people all bid six figures to go for cancer research because this is probably my biggest thing, people."Indeed, Vitale has a gala each year to raise money for the V Foundation to fight cancer. This year, the 15th annual Dick Vitale Gala is scheduled for May 8 in the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota in Florida. The 2020 gala honorees include Mark Few, Gonzaga University head basketball coach, Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator, and Bruce Arians, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach. Additionally, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly and Pat Williams, author, speaker, and former Orlando Magic executive, will receive the 2020 John Saunders V Foundation Courage Award during the gala, Vitale said.Since it began, the gala has raised $29.5 million for the V Foundation, with $4.3 million raised last year. This year's goal is $5 million.The V Foundation now has a special pediatric fund named in honor of Vitale. "V Foundation has now started what is called the Dick Vitale Pediatric Fund. Every dollar that I raise goes into that fund. I am certainly thrilled by that," he said. Vitale's fundraising efforts on behalf of fighting pediatric cancer don't stop with the gala."All my merchandise on my website, <a href="http://dickvitale.com">dickvitale.com</a>, if people go there, all my merchandise, everything. Every penny that I would make. Every penny. Goes in the pile and my goal this year is $5 million for kids battling cancer," he said.The website includes his new book, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmore of College Basketball," which is billed as including "solid gold, prime time performers from my four decades at ESPN."Vitale offers adviceOffering advice to not only young people, but all people, Vitale said, "Find something you love doing."Again, he related how his parents inspired him to do what he loved.Vitale talked about how his parents worked in a factory."My mother would soak coats with a bunch of other ladies and my father pressed the coats in a hot factory, pressing those coats," Vitale said. "You got paid by what they called piece work. The more coats he pressed, the more money he made and it was like a machine from 7 in the morning to 4:30."Vitale said his father inspired him because, "my junior year, he took me with him and he didn't want me to go and do what he's doing and I was heading that way. Nobody in my family went to college. And my mother had nine brothers and sisters and my father had nine brothers and sisters. Eighteen uncles and aunts, all blue collar. All they cared about was their family, three meals on the table, a lot of love for each other, and that's the way we lived."He said his job was to run and get the coats. Afterward, his father gave him some advice."He'd say to me, 'you don't want to do this, Richie. Go to college. You got a brain in your head. Go to college,'" Vitale said.Although he didn't think college was for him, Vitale's parents convinced him to go. Vitale graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He also earned a master's degree in education from William Paterson College and has 32 graduate credits beyond the master's degree in administration."I thank God every day. You know, I start my day off. In my bedroom, is a beautiful giant-sized picture of my mom and dad and me sitting on their lap when I was about three or four years old, and every day my day starts with me saying a prayer to them, thanking them for their love. For inspiring me, never letting me believe that I couldn't be a success in anything I wanted to do. I mean these are uneducated people with a heart of gold and a doctorate of love," Vitale said.Recent honorsIn 2019, Vitale joined the ranks of Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson, Curt Gowdy, and Vin Scully, when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Sports during the 2019 Sports Emmy Awards. He also is the 2020 recipient of the NCAA President's Gerald R. Ford Presidential NCAA award, joining such recipients as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Robin Roberts, Grant Hill, and Condoleezza Rice. Additionally, he has been inducted into the National Broadcasting Hall of Fame.Despite all his accolaides, Vitale gives it all back to his parents."Two things I will never forget in my home. My mom would always say, and my dad, 'never, ever, believe in can't. Don't let can't be part of your life.' And the second thing I would hear maybe 15 times a day, 'be good to people, Richie, and people are going to be good to you,'" Vitale said. "I'm in 14 hall of fames now. Fourteen! I can't run. I can't jump. I can't shoot. I got a body by linguine. I'm in 14 halls of fame because people have been so good to me. People have really just been great to me and that's why I want to give back."