ABILENE -- Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser.

A total donation of $280 was presented to USD 435 Abilene to go towards negative lunch account balances for students.

Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of January. The day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580868844486.jpeg" alt="Pictured from left are Traci Jurgensen, EOC committee member; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; and Greg Brown, USD 435 superintendent. Photo courtesy MHS" />
 <figcaption>Pictured from left are Traci Jurgensen, EOC committee member; Haley Jones, EOC committee member; and Greg Brown, USD 435 superintendent. Photo courtesy MHS</figcaption>
 </figure>ABILENE -- Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) recently wore blue jeans at work for another Jeans Day fundraiser.A total donation of $280 was presented to USD 435 Abilene to go towards negative lunch account balances for students.Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on the last Friday of January. The day was organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (EOC) committee.

MHS employees donate toward school lunches

CONCORDIA -- Cloud County Community College has announced its homecoming queen and king candidates.

The 2020 homecoming queen and king will be crowned on Saturday between the men’s and women’s basketball.

College faculty, staff and students will be casting their votes throughout the week to select the winners.

On Saturday, the Thunderbirds will play host to Coffeyville Community College in Arley Bryant Gymnasium. The women will tip off at 2 p.m. The crowning of the CCCC king and queen will take place prior to the start of the men’s game at 4 p.m.

In addition to the homecoming crowning activities, the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the men’s game. Three members will make up the 14th&nbsp;class of Hall of Fame inductees: Kevin Muff, Stanecia Graham, and Jennifer (Stunkel) Thalmann.

Muff attended Cloud County from 1982-1984, and was a member of the men’s basketball team, where he was a first team All Region VI player. He returned to Cloud County in 1998 as head coach of the basketball team, leading the T-Birds to a 202-153 record over 12 seasons. In 2005, he led the T-Birds to their first KJCCC West Division Title. In 2006 and 2007, his teams had 24-win seasons.

Graham was a member of the women’s basketball team from 2005-2007.&nbsp;During her time as a Lady T-Bird, she was a two-time NJCAA All-American, and was named the KJCCC Freshman of the year in 2005-2006. She is the second all-time leading scorer for the Lady T-Birds with 1,182 points, and rebounder with 588 rebounds.

Thalmann, who attended Cloud County from 1992 to 1994 was a seven-time All-American in track and field. She is still the school record holder in three events – high jump, the pentathlon and heptathlon. She was also the first Cloud athlete to earn a medal at the Texas Relays, coming away with second in the high jump. She was also a member of the volleyball team, helping them to an 83-20 record in two season. She also recorded 438 kills.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580867232029.jpeg" alt="Candidates for Cloud County Community College 2020 homecoming are, front row, from left: Willow Hunt, Plainville; Sophie Jebose, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Chase Siedlik, Independence, Mo.; Rebecca Thornton, Concordia; and Abby White, Peetz, Colo. Back row, from left: Adhika Ezra, Jakarta, Indonesia; Blayne Harris, Beloit; Kevin Murry, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Igor Silva, São Paulo, Brazil. Not pictured: Dylan Fry, Salina. Photo courtesy CCCC" />
 <figcaption>Candidates for Cloud County Community College 2020 homecoming are, front row, from left: Willow Hunt, Plainville; Sophie Jebose, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Chase Siedlik, Independence, Mo.; Rebecca Thornton, Concordia; and Abby White, Peetz, Colo. Back row, from left: Adhika Ezra, Jakarta, Indonesia; Blayne Harris, Beloit; Kevin Murry, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Igor Silva, São Paulo, Brazil. Not pictured: Dylan Fry, Salina. Photo courtesy CCCC</figcaption>
 </figure>CONCORDIA -- Cloud County Community College has announced its homecoming queen and king candidates.The 2020 homecoming queen and king will be crowned on Saturday between the men’s and women’s basketball.College faculty, staff and students will be casting their votes throughout the week to select the winners.On Saturday, the Thunderbirds will play host to Coffeyville Community College in Arley Bryant Gymnasium. The women will tip off at 2 p.m. The crowning of the CCCC king and queen will take place prior to the start of the men’s game at 4 p.m.In addition to the homecoming crowning activities, the 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the men’s game. Three members will make up the 14th&nbsp;class of Hall of Fame inductees: Kevin Muff, Stanecia Graham, and Jennifer (Stunkel) Thalmann.Muff attended Cloud County from 1982-1984, and was a member of the men’s basketball team, where he was a first team All Region VI player. He returned to Cloud County in 1998 as head coach of the basketball team, leading the T-Birds to a 202-153 record over 12 seasons. In 2005, he led the T-Birds to their first KJCCC West Division Title. In 2006 and 2007, his teams had 24-win seasons.Graham was a member of the women’s basketball team from 2005-2007.&nbsp;During her time as a Lady T-Bird, she was a two-time NJCAA All-American, and was named the KJCCC Freshman of the year in 2005-2006. She is the second all-time leading scorer for the Lady T-Birds with 1,182 points, and rebounder with 588 rebounds.Thalmann, who attended Cloud County from 1992 to 1994 was a seven-time All-American in track and field. She is still the school record holder in three events – high jump, the pentathlon and heptathlon. She was also the first Cloud athlete to earn a medal at the Texas Relays, coming away with second in the high jump. She was also a member of the volleyball team, helping them to an 83-20 record in two season. She also recorded 438 kills.

CCCC: Homecoming royalty, athletic hall of fame class

Two visiting artist performances are included in this month's First Friday events.

On Friday, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities will facilitate two visiting artist performances at the Salina Art Center, 150 South Santa Fe Avenue. The performances will complement current SAC exhibitions “Shattering the Void” and “Mother Tongue.”

Between 5-7 p.m. on Friday, visiting percussionist Dr. Fofo Tai-Jung Jackson will perform contemporary and Asian folk music on the marimba. Works include “To the Earth” by Frederic Rzewski, “Jing Marimba” by Chen Yi, “Michi” by Keiko Abe and more.

Jackson has performed as a solo and chamber percussionist in cities around the world with various musical groups. Her technique has been described as “sheer perfection” by Crescent News in Appleton, Wisc. Originally from Taiwan, Jackson came to the United States in 2009. She received a Master of Music degree with honors from New York University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kansas. Jackson is currently a faculty member at the Culture House in Olathe, a percussion instructor at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, and freelances in the Kansas City area.

Following Jackson’s performance, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company will present its original production of “In the Mirror, 3 Tales from Asia” at 7:15 p.m. 

Expanding on themes found in the current Salina Art Center exhibits, the tales from Korea, Japan, and Turkey feature atypical heroes. 

A favorite is the little old lady outsmarting two Onis (Japanese trolls) who imprison her to sample her delicious cooking. The show uses a clever stage that rises and folds out of a decorated box. The show is best suited for children ages five and up. 

The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company is visiting Salina area schools through Friday through the Arts Infusion Program of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities. School and public performances by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company are brought by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities in collaboration with the KU Spencer Museum of Art.

To see the entire schedule for this month's First Friday activities, <a href="http://www.salinaarts.com/pdfs/First_Friday_Night_Live_Poster.pdf">click here</a>.

Two visiting artist performances are included in this month's First Friday events.On Friday, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities will facilitate two visiting artist performances at the Salina Art Center, 150 South Santa Fe Avenue. The performances will complement current SAC exhibitions “Shattering the Void” and “Mother Tongue.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580935952594.jpeg" alt="Dr. Fofo Tai-Jung Jackson. Photos courtesy SA&amp;H" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Fofo Tai-Jung Jackson. Photos courtesy SA&amp;H</figcaption>
 </figure>Between 5-7 p.m. on Friday, visiting percussionist Dr. Fofo Tai-Jung Jackson will perform contemporary and Asian folk music on the marimba. Works include “To the Earth” by Frederic Rzewski, “Jing Marimba” by Chen Yi, “Michi” by Keiko Abe and more.Jackson has performed as a solo and chamber percussionist in cities around the world with various musical groups. Her technique has been described as “sheer perfection” by Crescent News in Appleton, Wisc. Originally from Taiwan, Jackson came to the United States in 2009. She received a Master of Music degree with honors from New York University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kansas. Jackson is currently a faculty member at the Culture House in Olathe, a percussion instructor at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, and freelances in the Kansas City area.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580936292980.jpeg" alt="The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company" />
 <figcaption>The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company</figcaption>
 </figure>Following Jackson’s performance, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company will present its original production of “In the Mirror, 3 Tales from Asia” at 7:15 p.m. Expanding on themes found in the current Salina Art Center exhibits, the tales from Korea, Japan, and Turkey feature atypical heroes. A favorite is the little old lady outsmarting two Onis (Japanese trolls) who imprison her to sample her delicious cooking. The show uses a clever stage that rises and folds out of a decorated box. The show is best suited for children ages five and up. The Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company is visiting Salina area schools through Friday through the Arts Infusion Program of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities. School and public performances by the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company are brought by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities in collaboration with the KU Spencer Museum of Art.To see the entire schedule for this month's First Friday activities, <a href="http://www.salinaarts.com/pdfs/First_Friday_Night_Live_Poster.pdf">click here</a>.

Visiting artist performances among First Friday activities

Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2020. There are 329 days left in the year.

On Feb. 6, 2003, edging closer to war, President George W. Bush declared "the game is over" for Saddam Hussein and urged skeptical allies to join in disarming Iraq.

In 1756, America's third vice president, Aaron Burr, was born in Newark, N.J.

In 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the United States won official recognition and military support from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris.

In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1862, during the Civil War, Fort Henry in Tennessee fell to Union forces.

In 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois.

In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called "lame duck" amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson.

In 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II.

In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery flew to within 37 feet of the Russian space station Mir in the first rendezvous of its kind in two decades.

In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Pop music star Falco, who had a 1986 hit with "Rock Me Amadeus," died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic; he was 40. Carl Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died in Los Angeles at age 51.

In 2005, The New England Patriots won their third NFL championship in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX (39) by a score of 24-21.

In 2008, the Bush White House defended the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying it was legal — not torture as critics argued — and had saved American lives. The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.

In 2014, Jay Leno said goodbye to NBC's "The Tonight Show" for the second time, making way for Jimmy Fallon to take over as host.

Ten years ago: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, delivering the keynote address at the first national convention of the tea party coalition in Nashville, declared, "America is ready for another revolution." American missionary Robert Park headed home after North Korea released him from six weeks' detention for crossing its border on Christmas Day to protest religious suppression in the totalitarian regime. Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith led a class of seven new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Five years ago: A message purportedly from the Islamic State group said an American hostage, 26-year-old aid worker Kayla Mueller, had been killed in a Jordanian airstrike in Syria. Jordan dismissed the claim as "criminal propaganda." (Her death was later confirmed by U.S. officials.) President Barack Obama warned against American "overreach" as he outlined a new national security blueprint for his last two years in office; Obama said the threat of terrorism against the homeland had "diminished, but still persists" and vowed to degrade extremist groups using counterterrorism operations and global coalitions, not large-scale, American-led ground wars.

One year ago: The Italian fashion designer Gucci apologized for marketing a black wool sweater with an oversize collar bearing what looked like giant red lips; critics said the garment resembled blackface. A California woman went public with a sexual assault accusation against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax; the state's governor, Ralph Northam, was already battling to hang on to his office amid an uproar over a racist photo in his 1984 medical school yearbook.

Today's Birthdays: Actress Mamie Van Doren is 89. Actor Mike Farrell is 81. Former NBC News anchorman Tom Brokaw is 80. Singer Fabian is 77. Actress Gayle Hunnicutt is 77. Actor Michael Tucker is 75. Producer-director-writer Jim Sheridan is 71. Actor Jon Walmsley is 64. Actress Kathy Najimy is 63. Rock musician Simon Phillips (Toto) is 63. Actor-director Robert Townsend is 63. Actor Barry Miller is 62. Actress Megan Gallagher is 60. Rock singer Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) is 58. Country singer Richie McDonald is 58. Singer Rick Astley is 54. Rock musician Tim Brown (Boo Radleys) is 51. "Good Morning America" co-host Amy Robach is 47. Actor Josh Stewart is 43. Actor Ben Lawson is 40. Actor Brandon Hammond is 36. Actress Crystal Reed (TV: "Teen Wolf") is 35. Actress Alice Greczyn is 34. Actress Anna Diop is 32. Rhythm and blues singer/actress Tinashe is 27.

Thought for Today: "Life is just one grand sweet song, so start the music." — President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock.com</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock.com</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2020. There are 329 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 6, 2003, edging closer to war, President George W. Bush declared "the game is over" for Saddam Hussein and urged skeptical allies to join in disarming Iraq.On this date:In 1756, America's third vice president, Aaron Burr, was born in Newark, N.J.In 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the United States won official recognition and military support from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris.In 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1862, during the Civil War, Fort Henry in Tennessee fell to Union forces.In 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was born in Tampico, Illinois.In 1933, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the so-called "lame duck" amendment, was proclaimed in effect by Secretary of State Henry Stimson.In 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old elder daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II.In 1995, the space shuttle Discovery flew to within 37 feet of the Russian space station Mir in the first rendezvous of its kind in two decades.In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Pop music star Falco, who had a 1986 hit with "Rock Me Amadeus," died in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic; he was 40. Carl Wilson, a founding member of The Beach Boys, died in Los Angeles at age 51.In 2005, The New England Patriots won their third NFL championship in four years, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX (39) by a score of 24-21.In 2008, the Bush White House defended the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding, saying it was legal — not torture as critics argued — and had saved American lives. The Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.In 2014, Jay Leno said goodbye to NBC's "The Tonight Show" for the second time, making way for Jimmy Fallon to take over as host.Ten years ago: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, delivering the keynote address at the first national convention of the tea party coalition in Nashville, declared, "America is ready for another revolution." American missionary Robert Park headed home after North Korea released him from six weeks' detention for crossing its border on Christmas Day to protest religious suppression in the totalitarian regime. Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith led a class of seven new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Five years ago: A message purportedly from the Islamic State group said an American hostage, 26-year-old aid worker Kayla Mueller, had been killed in a Jordanian airstrike in Syria. Jordan dismissed the claim as "criminal propaganda." (Her death was later confirmed by U.S. officials.) President Barack Obama warned against American "overreach" as he outlined a new national security blueprint for his last two years in office; Obama said the threat of terrorism against the homeland had "diminished, but still persists" and vowed to degrade extremist groups using counterterrorism operations and global coalitions, not large-scale, American-led ground wars.One year ago: The Italian fashion designer Gucci apologized for marketing a black wool sweater with an oversize collar bearing what looked like giant red lips; critics said the garment resembled blackface. A California woman went public with a sexual assault accusation against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax; the state's governor, Ralph Northam, was already battling to hang on to his office amid an uproar over a racist photo in his 1984 medical school yearbook.Today's Birthdays: Actress Mamie Van Doren is 89. Actor Mike Farrell is 81. Former NBC News anchorman Tom Brokaw is 80. Singer Fabian is 77. Actress Gayle Hunnicutt is 77. Actor Michael Tucker is 75. Producer-director-writer Jim Sheridan is 71. Actor Jon Walmsley is 64. Actress Kathy Najimy is 63. Rock musician Simon Phillips (Toto) is 63. Actor-director Robert Townsend is 63. Actor Barry Miller is 62. Actress Megan Gallagher is 60. Rock singer Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) is 58. Country singer Richie McDonald is 58. Singer Rick Astley is 54. Rock musician Tim Brown (Boo Radleys) is 51. "Good Morning America" co-host Amy Robach is 47. Actor Josh Stewart is 43. Actor Ben Lawson is 40. Actor Brandon Hammond is 36. Actress Crystal Reed (TV: "Teen Wolf") is 35. Actress Alice Greczyn is 34. Actress Anna Diop is 32. Rhythm and blues singer/actress Tinashe is 27.Thought for Today: "Life is just one grand sweet song, so start the music." — President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Today in History -- Feb. 6

Salinan Phil Black will delve into that topic during a free public presentation Sunday. "What IS a living wage?" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday in Martinelli's Little Italy, 158 South Santa Fe Avenue.

Black noted that although he is running for the 69th District of the Kansas House of Representative seat, the people in attendance are not there to endorse his candidacy.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580872664204.jpeg" alt="Image courtesy Phil Black" />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy Phil Black</figcaption>
 </figure>What is a living wage? Salinan Phil Black will delve into that topic during a free public presentation Sunday. "What IS a living wage?" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday in Martinelli's Little Italy, 158 South Santa Fe Avenue.Black noted that although he is running for the 69th District of the Kansas House of Representative seat, the people in attendance are not there to endorse his candidacy.

Presentation to look at what a living wage is

Learn about theatrical and cinematic special effects during a seminar Friday.

Special effects makeup artist Amanda Wells will conduct&nbsp;a seminar and display on theatrical and cinematic special effects at 7 p.m. Friday in room 200 of KWU’s Sams Hall of Fine Arts. The program is open to the public at no charge.

Wells has more than a decade of experience with practical special effects, and her work has been widely featured in the Lawrence area, where she resides.

During the evening’s seminar, Wells will transform her husband, Nicholas, into a T-800 zombie from the movie “Zombieland II.” She will also speak on creating prosthetics from scratch, the best methods and techniques for theatrical and cinematic makeup application and provide feedback and commentary on commonly-available commercial makeup prosthesis and other products.

In 2018, Wells conducted a similar seminar at KWU, transforming her niece into a fungal zombie from the role-playing game “The Last of Us.”

Learn about theatrical and cinematic special effects during a seminar Friday.Special effects makeup artist Amanda Wells will conduct&nbsp;a seminar and display on theatrical and cinematic special effects at 7 p.m. Friday in room 200 of KWU’s Sams Hall of Fine Arts. The program is open to the public at no charge.Wells has more than a decade of experience with practical special effects, and her work has been widely featured in the Lawrence area, where she resides.During the evening’s seminar, Wells will transform her husband, Nicholas, into a T-800 zombie from the movie “Zombieland II.” She will also speak on creating prosthetics from scratch, the best methods and techniques for theatrical and cinematic makeup application and provide feedback and commentary on commonly-available commercial makeup prosthesis and other products.In 2018, Wells conducted a similar seminar at KWU, transforming her niece into a fungal zombie from the role-playing game “The Last of Us.”

Special effects makeup artist to deliver seminar at KWU

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has updated the status of Cunningham Road.

According to information from the department, South Cunningham Road between East Schilling Road and East Water Well Road has been opened to traffic.

Additionally, South Cunningham Road between East Magnolia Road and East Schilling Road will remain closed to traffic for the replacement of a crossroad drainage structure.

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has updated the status of Cunningham Road.According to information from the department, South Cunningham Road between East Schilling Road and East Water Well Road has been opened to traffic.Additionally, South Cunningham Road between East Magnolia Road and East Schilling Road will remain closed to traffic for the replacement of a crossroad drainage structure.

County updates status of work on South Cunningham Road

MCPHERSON -- A McPherson County deputy is a MADD hero! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff/">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office</a> Facebook page:

MCPHERSON -- A McPherson County deputy is a MADD hero! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff/">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMcPhersonCountyksSheriff%2Fposts%2F1320677864796975&width=500" width="500" height="795" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

McPherson County deputy named a MADD hero

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 </figure>Riverview Estates in Marquette is now hiring for career-minded people who care about their jobs. We are now hiring for a full-time RN flex shift day/evening, $3,000 sign-on bonus, and a full-time day shift and evening shift LPN. Please apply in person at&nbsp;202 S. Washington in Marquette, or&nbsp;download an application at&nbsp;<a href="http://riverviewestatesks.com/" target="_blank">riverviewestatesks.com</a>.Call 785-546-2211 to inquire! Riverview Estates in Marquette, where we care for your family like one of our family. Join our team today!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the reopening of two sections of roads that had been closed to traffic.

Lightville Road between Crawford Street and Carmony Road has been opened to traffic.

Additionally, Armstrong Road between Halstead Road and Fairchilds Road has been opened to traffic.

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced the reopening of two sections of roads that had been closed to traffic.Lightville Road between Crawford Street and Carmony Road has been opened to traffic.Additionally, Armstrong Road between Halstead Road and Fairchilds Road has been opened to traffic.

County reopens two sections of road

A stolen SUV was returned to its owner after an officer located it in another part of the city Tuesday.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Daniel Hess, 57, of Salina, reported that sometime between 7 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole his 2006 Ford Freestyle from the driveway of his residence in the 600 block of Pheasant Lane. Hess told police that he still had both sets of keys in his possession, Forrester said.

Later on Tuesday, a patrol officer located the SUV, which was backed into a parking stall at the Heritage at Hawthorne apartment complex, 715 North Ninth Street, Forrester said. The SUV did not appear to be damaged and nothing appeared to be missing from it, he added. The SUV was returned to Hess, he said.

According to Forrester, police are looking for surveillance video in the area that might provide a clue as to who stole the SUV.

A stolen SUV was returned to its owner after an officer located it in another part of the city Tuesday.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Daniel Hess, 57, of Salina, reported that sometime between 7 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole his 2006 Ford Freestyle from the driveway of his residence in the 600 block of Pheasant Lane. Hess told police that he still had both sets of keys in his possession, Forrester said.Later on Tuesday, a patrol officer located the SUV, which was backed into a parking stall at the Heritage at Hawthorne apartment complex, 715 North Ninth Street, Forrester said. The SUV did not appear to be damaged and nothing appeared to be missing from it, he added. The SUV was returned to Hess, he said.According to Forrester, police are looking for surveillance video in the area that might provide a clue as to who stole the SUV.

Stolen SUV returned to owner after it was located in another part of Salina

Two people from the Kansas City area were transported to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) after a box truck went off the road east of Salina Tuesday afternoon.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that emergency responders were dispatched at 1:12 p.m. Tuesday to South Simpson Road, approximately 0.3 of a mile north of East Magnolia Road, where a white, 2019 HINO box truck belonging to MHC Truck Leasing had gone off the road and into a wheat field. 

The driver, Delmas Williams, 44, of Lenexa, told deputies that the truck was southbound on South Simpson Road when it caught a gust of wind and went off the west side of the road into a wheat field, Soldan said. The truck was loaded with electronics and furniture, he added.

Williams and a passenger, Mason Lockamy, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., were transported by Salina EMS to SRHC with minor injuries, Soldan said. 

The truck was towed from the scene, he added.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580921831421.jpeg" alt="Furniture and electronics spilled from the top of the box truck when it overturned Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp; Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Furniture and electronics spilled from the top of the box truck when it overturned Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp; Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Two people from the Kansas City area were transported to Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) after a box truck went off the road east of Salina Tuesday afternoon.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that emergency responders were dispatched at 1:12 p.m. Tuesday to South Simpson Road, approximately 0.3 of a mile north of East Magnolia Road, where a white, 2019 HINO box truck belonging to MHC Truck Leasing had gone off the road and into a wheat field. The driver, Delmas Williams, 44, of Lenexa, told deputies that the truck was southbound on South Simpson Road when it caught a gust of wind and went off the west side of the road into a wheat field, Soldan said. The truck was loaded with electronics and furniture, he added.Williams and a passenger, Mason Lockamy, 20, of Kansas City, Mo., were transported by Salina EMS to SRHC with minor injuries, Soldan said. The truck was towed from the scene, he added.

Box truck catches wind, overturns, spills cargo in wheat field

Police are looking for a known suspect after a car, wallet, and cellphone turned up missing in west Salina.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Hollie Ruiz, 43, of Salina, reported to police at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday that between 8:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, a male acquaintance had visited her residence in the 1300 block of Franklin Street. She told police that after the male left, she couldn't find her cellphone and thought she had left it in her car, however when she went to look in her 2005 Saturn Vue, she discovered it was missing as well, Forrester said. Additionally, her wallet was missing, he said.

The dark gray Vue, valued at $1,700, has a Kansas license tag of 989 GPF, Forrester said. The suspect is described as being a white male approximately 35 years of age, he said.

Police are looking for a known suspect after a car, wallet, and cellphone turned up missing in west Salina.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that Hollie Ruiz, 43, of Salina, reported to police at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday that between 8:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, a male acquaintance had visited her residence in the 1300 block of Franklin Street. She told police that after the male left, she couldn't find her cellphone and thought she had left it in her car, however when she went to look in her 2005 Saturn Vue, she discovered it was missing as well, Forrester said. Additionally, her wallet was missing, he said.The dark gray Vue, valued at $1,700, has a Kansas license tag of 989 GPF, Forrester said. The suspect is described as being a white male approximately 35 years of age, he said.

Police looking for car stolen from west Salina

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher

I recently overheard a deep breakfast conversation between my husband and kids regarding the TV show they were viewing. It was such a good conversation I didn’t want to interrupt the thought process, so I remained sitting in the living room, eavesdropping and trying to control my giggles. Plus, I wanted to see how my husband would handle our daughter’s questions.&nbsp;

We’ve been without cable or satellite television for a few years now, so generally, during breakfast the kids get to watch something we’ve recorded on our TiVo. While we have quite a&nbsp;diverse collection of recordings, we generally select a program from PBS like “Odd Squad,” “Molly of Denali” or “Peg Plus Cat” before school. The kids are really into science, math, and adventures, so these three shows are a pretty regular morning rotation in our home.

However, on this particular morning, the conversation centered around these people who got lost and ended up being stranded on a tropical island after a three-hour tour. Yes, my kids also love watching “Gilligan’s Island” which airs on a local television channel. We have maintained a steady viewing of the 1960s sitcom for the last few years. In fact, our son requested to have a “Gilligan’s Island” themed birthday party once. There are many days I question my parenting tactics and decisions but allowing the kids to watch “Gilligan’s Island” has never caused me to fret.

During this breakfast conversation, my 4-year-old daughter was trying to make sense of the overall storyline.

“Let me tell you, Daddy,” she began. “I’d be working on fixing the holes in that boat if I got stuck on an island. Why didn’t they try to fix the holes?”

My 7-year-old would chime in to try to defend the plot and to help her better understand.

“Isannah, they’re stranded on an island, they don’t have the tools,” Banks would point out.&nbsp;

“If they don’t have tools, then why do they live in nice huts made from bamboo and trees?” she countered.&nbsp;

Isannah then moved on to her next item, “And let me tell you something else,” she said. “I wouldn’t take the boat at night — that’s when there’s waves!” I think she was referencing the opening scene of the show when the S.S. Minnow was tossed about by waves when the weather started getting rough. It was dark.

“Isannah, there’s always waves day and night,” Banks pointed out. “It’s in the ocean.”

Clearly, as they continued this back-and-forth dialogue, both children had different perspectives related to the tale of the seven castaways.&nbsp;

All the while, my husband, Adam, would nod his head and make random sounds to ensure the kids knew he was listening to them both. But ultimately, the kids led the conversation and Adam was not needed to referee the chat.&nbsp;

Not once did either of them get upset or belittle the other’s argument. Not once did either of them start screaming at the other or call the other names. Not once did either of them get frustrated and end the conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While I think “Gilligan’s Island” provides entertainment for my family, it also is clearly causing my kids to think and verbalize their thoughts with one another in a civil conversation.

Perhaps we all need some little ones discussing “Gilligan’s Island” over breakfast from time to time to help remind us as adults how to interact with others who might have differing views.

After all, if the kids can model civil discourse, surely the rest of us can, too.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin. Photo courtesy KFB</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancherI recently overheard a deep breakfast conversation between my husband and kids regarding the TV show they were viewing. It was such a good conversation I didn’t want to interrupt the thought process, so I remained sitting in the living room, eavesdropping and trying to control my giggles. Plus, I wanted to see how my husband would handle our daughter’s questions.&nbsp;We’ve been without cable or satellite television for a few years now, so generally, during breakfast the kids get to watch something we’ve recorded on our TiVo. While we have quite a&nbsp;diverse collection of recordings, we generally select a program from PBS like “Odd Squad,” “Molly of Denali” or “Peg Plus Cat” before school. The kids are really into science, math, and adventures, so these three shows are a pretty regular morning rotation in our home.However, on this particular morning, the conversation centered around these people who got lost and ended up being stranded on a tropical island after a three-hour tour. Yes, my kids also love watching “Gilligan’s Island” which airs on a local television channel. We have maintained a steady viewing of the 1960s sitcom for the last few years. In fact, our son requested to have a “Gilligan’s Island” themed birthday party once. There are many days I question my parenting tactics and decisions but allowing the kids to watch “Gilligan’s Island” has never caused me to fret.During this breakfast conversation, my 4-year-old daughter was trying to make sense of the overall storyline.“Let me tell you, Daddy,” she began. “I’d be working on fixing the holes in that boat if I got stuck on an island. Why didn’t they try to fix the holes?”My 7-year-old would chime in to try to defend the plot and to help her better understand.“Isannah, they’re stranded on an island, they don’t have the tools,” Banks would point out.&nbsp;“If they don’t have tools, then why do they live in nice huts made from bamboo and trees?” she countered.&nbsp;Silence. She did have a good point.Isannah then moved on to her next item, “And let me tell you something else,” she said. “I wouldn’t take the boat at night — that’s when there’s waves!” I think she was referencing the opening scene of the show when the S.S. Minnow was tossed about by waves when the weather started getting rough. It was dark.“Isannah, there’s always waves day and night,” Banks pointed out. “It’s in the ocean.”Silence. He had a good point.Clearly, as they continued this back-and-forth dialogue, both children had different perspectives related to the tale of the seven castaways.&nbsp;All the while, my husband, Adam, would nod his head and make random sounds to ensure the kids knew he was listening to them both. But ultimately, the kids led the conversation and Adam was not needed to referee the chat.&nbsp;Not once did either of them get upset or belittle the other’s argument. Not once did either of them start screaming at the other or call the other names. Not once did either of them get frustrated and end the conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;While I think “Gilligan’s Island” provides entertainment for my family, it also is clearly causing my kids to think and verbalize their thoughts with one another in a civil conversation.Perhaps we all need some little ones discussing “Gilligan’s Island” over breakfast from time to time to help remind us as adults how to interact with others who might have differing views.After all, if the kids can model civil discourse, surely the rest of us can, too."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2020 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

Insight: Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale

CLAY CENTER -- The dietary portion of patient care will be the focus of the next Future Medical Professionals program at Clay County Medical Center. 

Linda Yarrow, registered dietician, and Alice Christensen, food and nutrition services manager, will be leading students in our program on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;Please meet in the front lobby of Clay County Medical Center, where a representative of the hospital will meet you.

They will review dietary restrictions, types of diets, and the importance of diet in the healing process. Activities will include tray set up, picking out a menu based on dietary restrictions, sampling of various types of diet, including pureed, and mechanical soft, and of course –thickened liquids! Students will also get the opportunity to set up the trays for each other and use their communication skills to orient each other to trays and meals.

Students from any area high school are welcome to join the program! The group meets on the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. and immerses participants in activities throughout the hospital. This organization is specifically focused on exposing high school students to different medical departments within a hospital and includes hands-on activities led by department heads. There is no fee for the program. Students under 18 years old will need a parent’s signature before their first meeting.&nbsp;

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 </figure>CLAY CENTER -- The dietary portion of patient care will be the focus of the next Future Medical Professionals program at Clay County Medical Center. Linda Yarrow, registered dietician, and Alice Christensen, food and nutrition services manager, will be leading students in our program on Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;Please meet in the front lobby of Clay County Medical Center, where a representative of the hospital will meet you.They will review dietary restrictions, types of diets, and the importance of diet in the healing process. Activities will include tray set up, picking out a menu based on dietary restrictions, sampling of various types of diet, including pureed, and mechanical soft, and of course –thickened liquids! Students will also get the opportunity to set up the trays for each other and use their communication skills to orient each other to trays and meals.Students from any area high school are welcome to join the program! The group meets on the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. and immerses participants in activities throughout the hospital. This organization is specifically focused on exposing high school students to different medical departments within a hospital and includes hands-on activities led by department heads. There is no fee for the program. Students under 18 years old will need a parent’s signature before their first meeting.&nbsp;

Next CCMC Future Medical Professionals program Feb. 10

Positivity is coming to the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Stiefel Executive Director Jane Gates has announced that Michael Franti and Spearhead will perform on the Stiefel stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 11.

Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at noon Friday. To buy tickets, stop by or call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998 Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. or buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>.

An acclaimed artist and humanitarian, Franti radiates positivity on stage and off. AXS notes, “Michael Franti &amp; Spearhead are on a mission: to make the world a more positive place, one note at a time.”

Franti is a musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. He believes that there is a great battle taking place in the world today between cynicism and optimism, so he made his most recent album, Stay Human Vol. II, his highest-charting album to date, to remind himself - and anyone who’s listening - that there is still good in the world and that it is worth fighting for. The songs on Stay Human Vol. II were inspired by Franti’s new self-directed documentary, Stay Human, which released in January and won an array of awards at film festivals worldwide. 

Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned four Billboard No. 1 singles with triumphantly hopeful hits such as “Sound of Sunshine” and “Say Hey (I Love You,” five Top 30 Hot AC singles, eight Top 25 AAA Singles and four Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums and topped multiple charts with his latest release. 

Franti owns Soulshine Bali, the leading yoga retreat hotel in Ubud, Bali, and co-founded Do It For The Love with his wife, Sara Agah Franti, a wish-granting organization that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to any live concert anywhere in the world. To date, they have granted more than 2,000 wishes!

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580853151868.jpeg" alt="Michael Franti and Spearhead are scheduled to perform in the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts on Aug. 11. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts" />
 <figcaption>Michael Franti and Spearhead are scheduled to perform in the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts on Aug. 11. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts</figcaption>
 </figure>Positivity is coming to the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts.Stiefel Executive Director Jane Gates has announced that Michael Franti and Spearhead will perform on the Stiefel stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 11.Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at noon Friday. To buy tickets, stop by or call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998 Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. or buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>.An acclaimed artist and humanitarian, Franti radiates positivity on stage and off. AXS notes, “Michael Franti &amp; Spearhead are on a mission: to make the world a more positive place, one note at a time.”Franti is a musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. He believes that there is a great battle taking place in the world today between cynicism and optimism, so he made his most recent album, Stay Human Vol. II, his highest-charting album to date, to remind himself - and anyone who’s listening - that there is still good in the world and that it is worth fighting for. The songs on Stay Human Vol. II were inspired by Franti’s new self-directed documentary, Stay Human, which released in January and won an array of awards at film festivals worldwide. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned four Billboard No. 1 singles with triumphantly hopeful hits such as “Sound of Sunshine” and “Say Hey (I Love You,” five Top 30 Hot AC singles, eight Top 25 AAA Singles and four Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums and topped multiple charts with his latest release. Franti owns Soulshine Bali, the leading yoga retreat hotel in Ubud, Bali, and co-founded Do It For The Love with his wife, Sara Agah Franti, a wish-granting organization that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to any live concert anywhere in the world. To date, they have granted more than 2,000 wishes!

Stiefel: Michael Franti and Spearhead to perform Aug. 11

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2020. There are 330 days left in the year.

On Feb. 5, 2001, four disciples of Osama bin Laden went on trial in New York in the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa. (The four were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.)

In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.

In 1917, Mexico's present constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Santiago de Queretaro. The U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.

In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.

In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.

In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison -- he died in 1991.)

In 1988, the Arizona House impeached Republican Gov. Evan Mecham, setting the stage for his trial in the state Senate, where he was convicted of obstructing justice and misusing state funds allegedly funneled to his Pontiac dealership.

In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.

In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)

In 1999, Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was sentenced in Rockville, Md., to a year in jail for assaulting two motorists following a traffic accident (he ended up serving 3 1/2 months).

In 2002, A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., indicted John Walker Lindh on ten charges, alleging he was trained by Osama bin Laden's network and then conspired with the Taliban to kill Americans. (Lindh later pleaded guilty to lesser offenses and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. He was released in May 2019 after serving more than 17 years.)

In 2009, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer.

Ten years ago: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, emerged from seclusion to apologize and address criticism that the automaker had mishandled a crisis over sticking gas pedals.

Five years ago: Jordan stepped up its air attacks on Islamic State facilities in Syria and expanded its airstrikes into Iraq for the first time after a captured Jordanian pilot was burned to death by the militant group. At the National Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama called the Islamic State group a "death cult" and condemned those who seek to use religion as a rationale for violence. RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would sell up to 2,400 stores.

One year ago: In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Washington to end what he called "ridiculous partisan investigation" and cast aside "revenge, resistance and retribution;" Trump accepted no blame for the rancorous atmosphere and refused to yield on the hard-line immigration policies that had infuriated Democrats and forced a government shutdown. In the Democratic response, Stacey Abrams, who had lost her bid in Georgia to become America's first black woman governor, accused Trump of abandoning working Americans and bringing partisan and cultural discord. Chanting for yet another title, hundreds of thousands of fans jammed downtown Boston for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots' sixth Super Bowl victory.

Today's Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is 86. Actor Stuart Damon is 83. Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 82. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 81. Actor David Selby is 79. Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong is 79. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 78. Movie director Michael Mann is 77. Rock singer Al Kooper is 76. Actress Charlotte Rampling is 74. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 73. Actress Barbara Hershey is 72. Actor Christopher Guest is 72. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 72. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 59. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 58. Actress Laura Linney is 56. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver) is 56. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 54. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 53. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 52. Singer Bobby Brown is 51. Actor Michael Sheen is 51. Actor David Chisum is 50. Country singer Sara Evans is 49. Country singer Tyler Farr is 36. Neo-soul musician Mark Shusterman (Nathaniel Rateliff &amp; the Night Sweats) is 35. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 33. Actor Alex Brightman is 33. Actor Henry Golding is 33. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 32. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 31. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 21.

Thought for Today: "Men do not desire to be rich, but to be richer than other men." — John Stuart Mill, English philosopher and economist (1806-1873).

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 </figure>Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2020. There are 330 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 5, 2001, four disciples of Osama bin Laden went on trial in New York in the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa. (The four were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.)On this date:In 1811, George, the Prince of Wales, was named Prince Regent due to the mental illness of his father, Britain's King George III.In 1917, Mexico's present constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Santiago de Queretaro. The U.S. Congress passed, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, an act severely curtailing Asian immigration.In 1918, during World War I, the Cunard liner SS Tuscania, which was transporting about 2,000 American troops to Europe, was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Irish Sea with the loss of more than 200 people.In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices; the proposal, which failed in Congress, drew accusations that Roosevelt was attempting to "pack" the nation's highest court.In 1971, Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell stepped onto the surface of the moon in the first of two lunar excursions.In 1983, former Nazi Gestapo official Klaus Barbie, expelled from Bolivia, was brought to Lyon, France, to stand trial. (He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison -- he died in 1991.)In 1988, the Arizona House impeached Republican Gov. Evan Mecham, setting the stage for his trial in the state Senate, where he was convicted of obstructing justice and misusing state funds allegedly funneled to his Pontiac dealership.In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, granting workers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for family emergencies.In 1994, white separatist Byron De La Beckwith was convicted in Jackson, Mississippi, of murdering civil rights leader Medgar Evers in 1963, and was immediately sentenced to life in prison. (Beckwith died Jan. 21, 2001 at age 80.)In 1999, Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was sentenced in Rockville, Md., to a year in jail for assaulting two motorists following a traffic accident (he ended up serving 3 1/2 months).In 2002, A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., indicted John Walker Lindh on ten charges, alleging he was trained by Osama bin Laden's network and then conspired with the Taliban to kill Americans. (Lindh later pleaded guilty to lesser offenses and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. He was released in May 2019 after serving more than 17 years.)In 2009, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer.Ten years ago: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, emerged from seclusion to apologize and address criticism that the automaker had mishandled a crisis over sticking gas pedals.Five years ago: Jordan stepped up its air attacks on Islamic State facilities in Syria and expanded its airstrikes into Iraq for the first time after a captured Jordanian pilot was burned to death by the militant group. At the National Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama called the Islamic State group a "death cult" and condemned those who seek to use religion as a rationale for violence. RadioShack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it would sell up to 2,400 stores.One year ago: In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Washington to end what he called "ridiculous partisan investigation" and cast aside "revenge, resistance and retribution;" Trump accepted no blame for the rancorous atmosphere and refused to yield on the hard-line immigration policies that had infuriated Democrats and forced a government shutdown. In the Democratic response, Stacey Abrams, who had lost her bid in Georgia to become America's first black woman governor, accused Trump of abandoning working Americans and bringing partisan and cultural discord. Chanting for yet another title, hundreds of thousands of fans jammed downtown Boston for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots' sixth Super Bowl victory.Today's Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron is 86. Actor Stuart Damon is 83. Tony-winning playwright John Guare is 82. Financial writer Jane Bryant Quinn is 81. Actor David Selby is 79. Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong is 79. Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach is 78. Movie director Michael Mann is 77. Rock singer Al Kooper is 76. Actress Charlotte Rampling is 74. Racing Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip is 73. Actress Barbara Hershey is 72. Actor Christopher Guest is 72. Actor Tom Wilkinson is 72. Actor-comedian Tim Meadows is 59. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 58. Actress Laura Linney is 56. Rock musician Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver) is 56. World Golf Hall of Famer Jose Maria Olazabal is 54. Actor-comedian Chris Parnell is 53. Rock singer Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) is 52. Singer Bobby Brown is 51. Actor Michael Sheen is 51. Actor David Chisum is 50. Country singer Sara Evans is 49. Country singer Tyler Farr is 36. Neo-soul musician Mark Shusterman (Nathaniel Rateliff &amp; the Night Sweats) is 35. Actor-singer Darren Criss is 33. Actor Alex Brightman is 33. Actor Henry Golding is 33. Rock musician Kyle Simmons (Bastille) is 32. Actor Jeremy Sumpter is 31. Drummer Graham Sierota (Echosmith) is 21.Thought for Today: "Men do not desire to be rich, but to be richer than other men." — John Stuart Mill, English philosopher and economist (1806-1873).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Today in History -- Feb. 5

The City of Salina seeks public feedback about City boards, commissions, and committees through a new online survey. 

The six-question survey asks questions about participation and communication preferences pertaining to vacancies. 

Individuals who would like to complete the survey should visit <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov">www.salina-ks.gov</a>, and select the link located within the Featured Items section.

The City of Salina seeks public feedback about City boards, commissions, and committees through a new online survey. The six-question survey asks questions about participation and communication preferences pertaining to vacancies. Individuals who would like to complete the survey should visit <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov">www.salina-ks.gov</a>, and select the link located within the Featured Items section. The survey will close Feb. 28.

City boards, commissions, and committees survey available online

By STEPHAN BISAHA, <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/high-school-graduates-disabilities-want-work-kansas-short-help-they-need">Kansas News Service</a>

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas — Nikki Heiman was 
excited to learn that the state was sending a job counselor to work with
 her son, Trenton, a high school student with Down syndrome.

But 
that excitement fizzled when Heiman learned the specialist could only 
meet with Trenton once a month — and only for 15 minutes. That’s all the
 time the counselor could squeeze into her schedule while handling a 
large caseload that forces her to shuttle between multiple counties.

“We
 were very disappointed,” Heiman said. “When you cover five counties, 
you spend so much of your workweek driving and not nearly enough 
providing services to people who need support.”

State agencies 
want Kansans with disabilities in the workforce. Even earning a modest 
wage can bring added purpose and pride to their lives, and stability. 
But landing and keeping a job, especially for people with cognitive 
challenges, can prove daunting.

To make that happen, counties 
across the state turn to the private Project Search program. The 
national program pairs disabled workers with employers and gives workers
 some of the special tools they need to keep things humming in an office
 or on a shop floor.

Genesis
 Coleman’s long legs made for an awkward fit in a chair made for someone
 half his size. But he read to the 1-year-old sitting next to him. The 
day’s book: “Teeth Are Not For Biting.”

After graduating from Derby Public Schools, Coleman signed up for a 
year-long internship at McConnell Air Force Base’s child care center 
through <a href="https://www.projectsearch.us/who-we-are/" target="_blank">Project Search</a>.

Coleman
 hopes to earn a job working with children, possibly as a teacher’s 
aide. He has autism and he’s learning at McConnell how to deal with 
kids. That includes adapting to their heightened emotions, especially 
sadness.

“I ask them what’s wrong,” Coleman said. “I sometimes 
just let them just stay with me. And, you know, just tell them it’s 
alright sometimes.”

Project Search works with <a href="https://www.sunflowerhealthplan.com/members/medicaid/resources/helpful-links/project-search.html" target="_blank">13 Kansas job sites</a>, including hospitals, universities and hotels. Instructors try to keep a light touch on supporting the interns on the job.

“We
 have high expectations because we don’t want them to fail when they get
 their full-time, paying job,” said Vicki Rierson, a Project Search 
instructor for Derby Public Schools.

Besides the work experience,
 interns spend part of their day in class. The lessons range from 
financial literacy to self-care — topics meant to help students in their
 life during and after work.

After eight years in Kansas, Project Search says 74% of its interns land jobs. Only about <a href="https://www.statedata.info/bbstates/Kansas.pdf" target="_blank">46% of working age Kansans with disabilities are employed</a>. For those with cognitive disabilities, it’s 35%.

Project
 Search helps about 100 interns a year in Kansas. The Kansas Department 
for Children and Families estimates that more than 16,000 students 16 
and older have a disability.

Kansas offers job counseling for 
students and graduates with disabilities, but the state doesn’t have 
enough counselors for everyone.

Kansas struggles to hire the counselors it needs because they can make more in other states. Counselors in <a href="https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Vocational-Rehabilitation-Counselor-Salaries,-Nebraska" target="_blank">Nebraska make $20,000</a> more than those in <a href="https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Vocational-Rehabilitation-Counselor-Salaries,-Kansas" target="_blank">Kansas</a>.

But
 the tight Kansas labor market could also make it easier to convince 
employers to hire more workers with disabilities, their advocates say. 
They say that with workers scarce, businesses can’t afford to ignore any
 job applications.

“Any employer you talk to will tell you how 
hard it is to hire good help these days,” said Rocky Nichols, head of 
the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. “Well, guess what? There are 
tons and tons of people with disabilities who have talents, who have 
abilities and skills, who are being unutilized in our Kansas economy.”

Even
 after getting hired, Kansans with disabilities still need ongoing 
support, So do their employers. Advocates say businesses need training 
in how to accommodate someone with a disability.

With just 
minimal support, like having an advocate check in at work every few 
months, 70% of workers with cognitive disabilities stay successful, said
 Craig Knutson, a policy analyst with the Kansas Council on 
Developmental Disabilities. He said that without the support, most lose 
their job after five years.

Employers may need lessons on how to 
communicate with someone who doesn’t speak. A worker with Down syndrome 
may need more supervision and direct instructions to stay on task.

And as a task changes — like a filing system going from physical to digital — more training has to happen.

Project
 Search approached Jennifer Jull-Sullivan about taking on an intern at 
her veterinary practice a few years ago. She previously had one employee
 with a disability work at Blair Doon Veterinary Hospital for about a 
decade. But the employee’s condition eventually worsened until she could
 no longer work. Jull-Sullivan eventually did take on the intern and 
eventually hired him as a kennel assistant. That’s a choice she likely 
wouldn’t have made without support before and after the internship.

“I really did feel like I’d had my hand held all the way through,” Jull-Sullivan said. “It worked very nicely.”

Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for KMUW and the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/stevebisaha?lang=en" target="_blank">@stevebisaha</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580740573084.jpeg" alt=" Project Search intern Genesis Coleman cares for children at the Child Development Center on McConnell Air Force Base. Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> Project Search intern Genesis Coleman cares for children at the Child Development Center on McConnell Air Force Base. Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By STEPHAN BISAHA, <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/high-school-graduates-disabilities-want-work-kansas-short-help-they-need">Kansas News Service</a>MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas — Nikki Heiman was 
excited to learn that the state was sending a job counselor to work with
 her son, Trenton, a high school student with Down syndrome.But 
that excitement fizzled when Heiman learned the specialist could only 
meet with Trenton once a month — and only for 15 minutes. That’s all the
 time the counselor could squeeze into her schedule while handling a 
large caseload that forces her to shuttle between multiple counties.“We
 were very disappointed,” Heiman said. “When you cover five counties, 
you spend so much of your workweek driving and not nearly enough 
providing services to people who need support.”State agencies 
want Kansans with disabilities in the workforce. Even earning a modest 
wage can bring added purpose and pride to their lives, and stability. 
But landing and keeping a job, especially for people with cognitive 
challenges, can prove daunting.To make that happen, counties 
across the state turn to the private Project Search program. The 
national program pairs disabled workers with employers and gives workers
 some of the special tools they need to keep things humming in an office
 or on a shop floor.<h2>Project Search</h2>Genesis
 Coleman’s long legs made for an awkward fit in a chair made for someone
 half his size. But he read to the 1-year-old sitting next to him. The 
day’s book: “Teeth Are Not For Biting.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580740635275.jpeg" alt=" Project Search intern Genesis Coleman reads to a 1-year-old at McConnell Air Force Base's child care center. Credit Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> Project Search intern Genesis Coleman reads to a 1-year-old at McConnell Air Force Base's child care center. Credit Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>After graduating from Derby Public Schools, Coleman signed up for a 
year-long internship at McConnell Air Force Base’s child care center 
through <a href="https://www.projectsearch.us/who-we-are/" target="_blank">Project Search</a>.Coleman
 hopes to earn a job working with children, possibly as a teacher’s 
aide. He has autism and he’s learning at McConnell how to deal with 
kids. That includes adapting to their heightened emotions, especially 
sadness.“I ask them what’s wrong,” Coleman said. “I sometimes 
just let them just stay with me. And, you know, just tell them it’s 
alright sometimes.”Project Search works with <a href="https://www.sunflowerhealthplan.com/members/medicaid/resources/helpful-links/project-search.html" target="_blank">13 Kansas job sites</a>, including hospitals, universities and hotels. Instructors try to keep a light touch on supporting the interns on the job.“We
 have high expectations because we don’t want them to fail when they get
 their full-time, paying job,” said Vicki Rierson, a Project Search 
instructor for Derby Public Schools.Besides the work experience,
 interns spend part of their day in class. The lessons range from 
financial literacy to self-care — topics meant to help students in their
 life during and after work.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1580740664109.jpeg" alt=" Derby Public Schools Project Search instructor Vicki Rierson teaches interns about financial literacy. Credit Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> Derby Public Schools Project Search instructor Vicki Rierson teaches interns about financial literacy. Credit Stephan Bisaha / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>After eight years in Kansas, Project Search says 74% of its interns land jobs. Only about <a href="https://www.statedata.info/bbstates/Kansas.pdf" target="_blank">46% of working age Kansans with disabilities are employed</a>. For those with cognitive disabilities, it’s 35%.Project
 Search helps about 100 interns a year in Kansas. The Kansas Department 
for Children and Families estimates that more than 16,000 students 16 
and older have a disability.Kansas offers job counseling for 
students and graduates with disabilities, but the state doesn’t have 
enough counselors for everyone.<h2>Market Forces</h2>Kansas struggles to hire the counselors it needs because they can make more in other states. Counselors in <a href="https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Vocational-Rehabilitation-Counselor-Salaries,-Nebraska" target="_blank">Nebraska make $20,000</a> more than those in <a href="https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Vocational-Rehabilitation-Counselor-Salaries,-Kansas" target="_blank">Kansas</a>.But
 the tight Kansas labor market could also make it easier to convince 
employers to hire more workers with disabilities, their advocates say. 
They say that with workers scarce, businesses can’t afford to ignore any
 job applications.“Any employer you talk to will tell you how 
hard it is to hire good help these days,” said Rocky Nichols, head of 
the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. “Well, guess what? There are 
tons and tons of people with disabilities who have talents, who have 
abilities and skills, who are being unutilized in our Kansas economy.”Even
 after getting hired, Kansans with disabilities still need ongoing 
support, So do their employers. Advocates say businesses need training 
in how to accommodate someone with a disability.With just 
minimal support, like having an advocate check in at work every few 
months, 70% of workers with cognitive disabilities stay successful, said
 Craig Knutson, a policy analyst with the Kansas Council on 
Developmental Disabilities. He said that without the support, most lose 
their job after five years.Employers may need lessons on how to 
communicate with someone who doesn’t speak. A worker with Down syndrome 
may need more supervision and direct instructions to stay on task.And as a task changes — like a filing system going from physical to digital — more training has to happen.Project
 Search approached Jennifer Jull-Sullivan about taking on an intern at 
her veterinary practice a few years ago. She previously had one employee
 with a disability work at Blair Doon Veterinary Hospital for about a 
decade. But the employee’s condition eventually worsened until she could
 no longer work. Jull-Sullivan eventually did take on the intern and 
eventually hired him as a kennel assistant. That’s a choice she likely 
wouldn’t have made without support before and after the internship.“I really did feel like I’d had my hand held all the way through,” Jull-Sullivan said. “It worked very nicely.”Stephan Bisaha reports on education and young adult life for KMUW and the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/stevebisaha?lang=en" target="_blank">@stevebisaha</a>.

Kan. falls short helping HS grads with disabilities in workforce

More than $90,000 in permit fees were collected by Saline County planning and zoning and environmental health in 2019.

That's the word Saline County Commissioners got from Tim Hamilton, planning and zoning administrator. Hamilton presented his 2019 update to commissioners during the regular weekly commission meeting this morning.

Hamilton told commissioners that during 2019, a total of $90,720 in permit fees was collected. In Saline County there were 79 building permits issued, 115 septic permits issued, 93 water screenings conducted, and 37 water well permits issued, according to information provided by the county. The Environmental Health division of the department also services Ottawa, Ellsworth, and Lincoln counties, the information noted.

Additionally, commissioners discussed with County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes the budget process for 2021. Smith-Hanes also told commissioners that he will be working on a five-year financial projection and trends report that he plans to share with the commissioners in early March, according to the provided county information.

Commissioners also approved updates to two personnel policies. The first policy was updated to reflect the current Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rates and the second was to reflect changes to the federal mandates on the utilization of a secure database to conduct queries of commercial driver’s licenses.   

Commissioners also met in an executive session concerning economic development, according to information provided by the county.

More than $90,000 in permit fees were collected by Saline County planning and zoning and environmental health in 2019.That's the word Saline County Commissioners got from Tim Hamilton, planning and zoning administrator. Hamilton presented his 2019 update to commissioners during the regular weekly commission meeting this morning.Hamilton told commissioners that during 2019, a total of $90,720 in permit fees was collected. In Saline County there were 79 building permits issued, 115 septic permits issued, 93 water screenings conducted, and 37 water well permits issued, according to information provided by the county. The Environmental Health division of the department also services Ottawa, Ellsworth, and Lincoln counties, the information noted.Additionally, commissioners discussed with County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes the budget process for 2021. Smith-Hanes also told commissioners that he will be working on a five-year financial projection and trends report that he plans to share with the commissioners in early March, according to the provided county information.Commissioners also approved updates to two personnel policies. The first policy was updated to reflect the current Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rates and the second was to reflect changes to the federal mandates on the utilization of a secure database to conduct queries of commercial driver’s licenses. Commissioners also met in an executive session concerning economic development, according to information provided by the county.

County collects more than $90,000 in permit fees, commissioners told

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