FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the northwest part of Garden City for a domestic situation, involving a man who had been stabbed by a woman known to him.

Officers learned that the man had returned to his residence after running errands and engaged in a verbal argument with the woman, identified as 36-year-old&nbsp; Maria Herrera-Chavez&nbsp; of Garden City.

Herrera-Chavez became upset and allegedly stabbed the man with a pocketknife, in the presence of a small child. The man was taken to St. Catherine Hospital, where he was treated and released for his injuries.

Herrera-Chavez was arrested and booked into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Child Endangerment, according to the release.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643386937368.png" alt="Herrera-Chavez-photo Finney Co." />
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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing and have a suspect in custody.Just before 3p.m. Wednesday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to the northwest part of Garden City for a domestic situation, involving a man who had been stabbed by a woman known to him.Officers learned that the man had returned to his residence after running errands and engaged in a verbal argument with the woman, identified as 36-year-old&nbsp; Maria Herrera-Chavez&nbsp; of Garden City.Herrera-Chavez became upset and allegedly stabbed the man with a pocketknife, in the presence of a small child. The man was taken to St. Catherine Hospital, where he was treated and released for his injuries.Herrera-Chavez was arrested and booked into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Child Endangerment, according to the release.

Police: SW Kan. woman stabbed man in front of children

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state legislator has been charged with two traffic violations over his late November arrest on Interstate 70 in northeast&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;but not with driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, the potential crime initially listed by the Highway Patrol.

Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, also still faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in a separate criminal case in the Kansas City area over an Oct. 30 fight with his younger brother. Coleman pled not guilty, and a scheduling hearing in that case is set for Wednesday in Johnson County District Court.

In neighboring Douglas County, home to Lawrence and the main University of Kansas campus, Coleman faces charges of speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle as required by law over a Nov. 27 stop. A complaint filed Jan. 21 by an assistant district attorney says Coleman was driving 92 mph when the post speed limit was 75 mph Together, the charges could result in several hundred dollars in fines.

Coleman is scheduled to have the charges formally read to him and enter a plea on April 15, during a break in the Kansas Legislature's annual session. His attorney did not respond to a telephone message and the lawmaker did not reply to a text seeking comment.

Coleman has been embroiled in controversy since he ran for the House in 2020, when he acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. A legislative committee reprimanded Coleman in writing in February 2020 over those abuses. After his two arrests within a month, six female Democrats in the House filed a complaint against him with the House designed to lead to his ouster.

The Kansas Highway Patrol initially said he had been arrested in Douglas County on suspicion of DUI, but a decision on charges waited on the report to the district attorney's office from the patrol on the substances in Coleman's body at the time of the stop. Coleman has said he wasn't under the influence.

Jill Jess, a spokesperson for the Douglas County district attorney's office, said the charges were “based on evidence presented,” without elaborating. The Associated Press has requested a copy of the patrol's report.

“Mr. Coleman faces no further charges in Douglas County at this time,” she wrote.

Coleman is free on bond in both criminal cases. At the Statehouse, he's been pursuing a liberal agenda and earlier this month introduced a bill to reduce criminal penalties for possessing or distributing psychedelic mushrooms. But Democratic leaders have refused to give him any committee assignments.

The complaint filed against him by six fellow Democrats revived the committee of three Republicans and three Democrats that admonished him in writing last year. But its chairman has said it doesn't plan to meet again until Coleman's criminal cases are resolved.

In the Johnson County case, Coleman was ordered to undergo a mental health exam. Court documents said Coleman, who is Jewish, had a fight with his younger brother over the brother's plans for a Christian baptism.

A police sergeant wrote in an affidavit that Coleman was uncooperative and “extremely erratic,” and that he reported not sleeping for three days. Coleman tweeted Nov. 25 — two days before his arrest in Douglas County — that he's suffered from chronic insomnia “my whole adult life.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635804497310.png" alt="Coleman as shown in his October booking photo in Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Coleman as shown in his October booking photo in Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN HANNATOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state legislator has been charged with two traffic violations over his late November arrest on Interstate 70 in northeast&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;but not with driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, the potential crime initially listed by the Highway Patrol.Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Kansas City, also still faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in a separate criminal case in the Kansas City area over an Oct. 30 fight with his younger brother. Coleman pled not guilty, and a scheduling hearing in that case is set for Wednesday in Johnson County District Court.In neighboring Douglas County, home to Lawrence and the main University of Kansas campus, Coleman faces charges of speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle as required by law over a Nov. 27 stop. A complaint filed Jan. 21 by an assistant district attorney says Coleman was driving 92 mph when the post speed limit was 75 mph Together, the charges could result in several hundred dollars in fines.Coleman is scheduled to have the charges formally read to him and enter a plea on April 15, during a break in the Kansas Legislature's annual session. His attorney did not respond to a telephone message and the lawmaker did not reply to a text seeking comment.Coleman has been embroiled in controversy since he ran for the House in 2020, when he acknowledged past abuses against girls and young women. A legislative committee reprimanded Coleman in writing in February 2020 over those abuses. After his two arrests within a month, six female Democrats in the House filed a complaint against him with the House designed to lead to his ouster.The Kansas Highway Patrol initially said he had been arrested in Douglas County on suspicion of DUI, but a decision on charges waited on the report to the district attorney's office from the patrol on the substances in Coleman's body at the time of the stop. Coleman has said he wasn't under the influence.Jill Jess, a spokesperson for the Douglas County district attorney's office, said the charges were “based on evidence presented,” without elaborating. The Associated Press has requested a copy of the patrol's report.“Mr. Coleman faces no further charges in Douglas County at this time,” she wrote.Coleman is free on bond in both criminal cases. At the Statehouse, he's been pursuing a liberal agenda and earlier this month introduced a bill to reduce criminal penalties for possessing or distributing psychedelic mushrooms. But Democratic leaders have refused to give him any committee assignments.The complaint filed against him by six fellow Democrats revived the committee of three Republicans and three Democrats that admonished him in writing last year. But its chairman has said it doesn't plan to meet again until Coleman's criminal cases are resolved.In the Johnson County case, Coleman was ordered to undergo a mental health exam. Court documents said Coleman, who is Jewish, had a fight with his younger brother over the brother's plans for a Christian baptism.A police sergeant wrote in an affidavit that Coleman was uncooperative and “extremely erratic,” and that he reported not sleeping for three days. Coleman tweeted Nov. 25 — two days before his arrest in Douglas County — that he's suffered from chronic insomnia “my whole adult life.”

Kansas lawmaker charged with traffic violations but not DUI

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/998/Audrey-Miller/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Audrey L. Miller | Christians Funeral Home located in L... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

 Audrey Miller was born to Elmer and Myrtle Johnson on December 27, 1932, in Salina, Ks. She grew up on the family farm north of Lindsborg, with her 2 brothers, Einar and Don, where they raised Herford cattle. Her optimistic and peppy spirit made her a friend to so many and a perfect cheerleader during her school years.

     Audrey was married to August Carlson on August 9, 1952, and they had four children- Mark, Jennifer, Calvin, and Wayne. Her farm and cattle background came in handy as they farmed and ranched and raised their family together over the next 31 years. Audrey loved being actively involved first in their Hereford and then their Simmental operations. She provided support to her family in all their activities and faithfully brought them to church. 

     Later Audrey was married to Ted Bjorkman for 13 years and then to Ron Miller for 12 years. She was a faithful wife to each of her three husbands. She enjoyed their years together in health and cared for each husband through sickness until they passed. What an amazing example of love and service she was to us all. 

     Mom, Grandma, Gigi enjoyed being with family more than anything and faithfully called or visited. She was the hub of family holidays and coffee parties and attended as many events as possible to support her family. Audrey loved putting worms on hooks so the grandkids could fish, hanging out with Jennifer and maybe shopping a bit, and watching K-State or Chiefs games with her sons. We are sure she was celebrating the Chief’s victory the evening before she passed away. 

     Audrey enjoyed being hospitable and staying in contact with people. Her home was always open and the location of get-togethers of all types. Many remember coming to the birthday parties she threw for herself or visiting over a meal or coffee and treats together. Her address book was full of names, names of dear friends with whom she kept in touch. 

     Audrey had a deep faith in her Lord and looked forward to stepping into heaven. She was a life-long member of the Salemsborg Lutheran Church and was actively involved in various groups like the church choir, LCW (Lutheran Church Women) and sewing club. She even attended Bible Study the week before she died. 

     Audrey loved music of almost every kind, but especially religious music. She was often on the piano bench accompanying hymns at church functions. She loved hearing people sing while she played. She also sang in the Messiah and the church choir whenever possible. But Audrey also loved playing fun music from the past like she did until recently with the Fiddlers at Bethany Home. She played the piano with music or by ear and could play almost any song requested. 

     Her involvement in community activities is too long to list but 4-H was at the top of the list. She was a motivating force behind her kids completing their 4-H projects and project notebooks! She was part of a community Pinochle club and Aquarobics at the YMCA for years. 

     There were opportunities to travel with each of her three husbands including trips abroad and around the United States. She loved taking pictures, so her photo albums are full of pictures of these trips and the many people they visited. 

     Audrey passed away on January 24, 2022, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Nita Kay, with Jennifer at her side. Family had been with her throughout her illness. She will be missed, but we carry dear memories of her love and faith in God in our minds and hearts as we go forward. 

     Audrey is survived by her four children: Mark Carlson (Mary Ann- ex); Jennifer McConnell (Cam); Calvin Carlson (Shelly); and Wayne (Nita Kay); brothers Einar Johnson (Kristin) and Don Johnson (Rebecca); 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 

     Visitation is Thursday, January 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home. 

     The funeral service will be Friday, January 28 at 10:30 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church. 

     Memorials may be given to Salemsborg Lutheran Church or the Hospice of Salina. 

 Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

<h2>Audrey L. Miller</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643389033933.png" alt="Audrey L. Miller" />
 <figcaption>Audrey L. Miller</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/998/Audrey-Miller/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Audrey L. Miller | Christians Funeral Home located in L... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>December 27, 1932 - January 24, 2022 Audrey Miller was born to Elmer and Myrtle Johnson on December 27, 1932, in Salina, Ks. She grew up on the family farm north of Lindsborg, with her 2 brothers, Einar and Don, where they raised Herford cattle. Her optimistic and peppy spirit made her a friend to so many and a perfect cheerleader during her school years. Audrey was married to August Carlson on August 9, 1952, and they had four children- Mark, Jennifer, Calvin, and Wayne. Her farm and cattle background came in handy as they farmed and ranched and raised their family together over the next 31 years. Audrey loved being actively involved first in their Hereford and then their Simmental operations. She provided support to her family in all their activities and faithfully brought them to church. Later Audrey was married to Ted Bjorkman for 13 years and then to Ron Miller for 12 years. She was a faithful wife to each of her three husbands. She enjoyed their years together in health and cared for each husband through sickness until they passed. What an amazing example of love and service she was to us all. Mom, Grandma, Gigi enjoyed being with family more than anything and faithfully called or visited. She was the hub of family holidays and coffee parties and attended as many events as possible to support her family. Audrey loved putting worms on hooks so the grandkids could fish, hanging out with Jennifer and maybe shopping a bit, and watching K-State or Chiefs games with her sons. We are sure she was celebrating the Chief’s victory the evening before she passed away. Audrey enjoyed being hospitable and staying in contact with people. Her home was always open and the location of get-togethers of all types. Many remember coming to the birthday parties she threw for herself or visiting over a meal or coffee and treats together. Her address book was full of names, names of dear friends with whom she kept in touch. Audrey had a deep faith in her Lord and looked forward to stepping into heaven. She was a life-long member of the Salemsborg Lutheran Church and was actively involved in various groups like the church choir, LCW (Lutheran Church Women) and sewing club. She even attended Bible Study the week before she died. Audrey loved music of almost every kind, but especially religious music. She was often on the piano bench accompanying hymns at church functions. She loved hearing people sing while she played. She also sang in the Messiah and the church choir whenever possible. But Audrey also loved playing fun music from the past like she did until recently with the Fiddlers at Bethany Home. She played the piano with music or by ear and could play almost any song requested. Her involvement in community activities is too long to list but 4-H was at the top of the list. She was a motivating force behind her kids completing their 4-H projects and project notebooks! She was part of a community Pinochle club and Aquarobics at the YMCA for years. There were opportunities to travel with each of her three husbands including trips abroad and around the United States. She loved taking pictures, so her photo albums are full of pictures of these trips and the many people they visited. Audrey passed away on January 24, 2022, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Nita Kay, with Jennifer at her side. Family had been with her throughout her illness. She will be missed, but we carry dear memories of her love and faith in God in our minds and hearts as we go forward. Audrey is survived by her four children: Mark Carlson (Mary Ann- ex); Jennifer McConnell (Cam); Calvin Carlson (Shelly); and Wayne (Nita Kay); brothers Einar Johnson (Kristin) and Don Johnson (Rebecca); 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday, January 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday, January 28 at 10:30 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church. Memorials may be given to Salemsborg Lutheran Church or the Hospice of Salina. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Audrey L. Miller

<a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/stanley-roth-1">Stanley Roth Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Stanley Rankin Roth, 78, lifelong resident of Whitewater, Kansas, peacefully entered into his eternal home on January 22, 2022, surrounded by family and the love of his life for over 60 years, Marcia Roth. 

Stanley, the eldest of six siblings, was born to Robert T. (Bob) &amp; Alma M. (Brockway) Roth on August 3, 1943, in Newton, KS.

Stanley attended Whitewater High School (’62) where he excelled in athletics. He held nine school records in track and was known to be one of the fastest runners in the state of Kansas. The speed he held in track also played out well on the football field causing opposing coaches to stay up late trying to figure out how they could stop #20! High school was also where he met the love of his life, Marcia Peterson, and on December 27, 1963, they married and began the celebration that would faithfully endure for over 58 years. For most of their married life, Marcia &amp; Stanley had a huge (and I do mean HUGE) garden. They enjoyed spending time together in the garden and sharing that bounty with family and friends.

Stanley was a hard worker. He began his career at the Whitewater Flour Mill and worked there for several years before he went to work with his dad building homes. He could do or build just about anything – a gift he inherited from his father. Stanley spent many years in the home-building business beside his father, developing and honing his talents. He took great pride in using his gifts to ensure that business facility operations ran smoothly, and in 1984 he became head of facilities at Wheat State Manor nursing home, doing just that; retiring from Wheat State Manor after 21 years. But more than his unique gifts, talents and abilities, Stanley will be best remembered for the way he made everyone he came in contact with feel special. Stanley never had an unkind word to say about anyone and it wasn’t possible to be around him without walking away with a smile on your face. He had a laugh that was contagious and his quiet, unassuming, and genuine personality made everyone he touched completely comfortable and joyful in his presence. Stanley’s impact on others could be measured by a million, little, behind the scenes stories that few know about.

Once such story is how one of the residents at Wheat State Manor had a precious porcelain cat fall off her dresser and break into many pieces. Most people would have just swept it up and threw it away. No, not Stanley. Stanley glued it all back together to present back to her. You could hardly tell it had ever been broken and this token of kindness meant the world to her. He was just like that. 

His family and friends were proud to call him husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend and the lasting impact he left on those who knew and loved him cannot be measured. Marcia and Stanley were blessed with three children, Robert, Allison, and Jason. Stanley loved his family wholeheartedly and demonstrated that daily with his kind, compassionate, loving, committed, and dependable ways. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were completely drawn to him and loved him dearly. Stanley was greeted in heaven by his father and mother Bob and Alma Roth, and his sister Marilyn McEwin.

And until they meet again, Stanley is survived by his wife Marcia J. Roth; son Robert Roth (Monica) of Elbing, KS; daughter Allison Lorson (Jon) of Glenwood, IA; and son Jason Roth of Whitewater, KS; four grandchildren: Bryce Roth (Samantha), Ben Roth (Marina), Ian Lorson and Avery Lorson, as well as two great-grandchildren: Elise Roth and Lawson Stanley Roth. Stanley also precedes his siblings Larry Roth (Linda) of Wichita, Gary Roth (Janet) of North Newton, Janice Miller of Strong City, Ken Roth (Cindy) of Wichita, and Patti Warren of El Dorado, as well as numerous other extended family and friends. Sometimes, life can take us down a path that can both surprise and bless. This happened for Stanley and his siblings late in life when they discovered they had one full and two half-siblings! Dennis Dodson (Pam), Carolyn Wilson (Harry) and Marilyn McEwin (deceased) were joyfully integrated and welcomed into the family. What a blessing it was for Stanley to be able to spend time with two of his new-found siblings prior to his passing. A private graveside service will be held for the family at the Whitewater Cemetery on January 29, 2022, with a come-and-go celebration of life service to follow for family and friends at Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, KS, from 2-4 p.m.

Memorials have been established at Wheat State Manor Nursing Home in Whitewater, KS, and with Jack Van Impe Ministries. All donations may be sent directly to Lamb Funeral Home at P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154, in memory of Stanley Roth. 

Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Stanley at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>

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<h2>Stanley R. Roth, Whitewater</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643385703036.jpeg" alt="Stanley Rankin Roth" />
 <figcaption>Stanley Rankin Roth</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/stanley-roth-1">Stanley Roth Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>August 3, 1943 - January 22, 2022Stanley Rankin Roth, 78, lifelong resident of Whitewater, Kansas, peacefully entered into his eternal home on January 22, 2022, surrounded by family and the love of his life for over 60 years, Marcia Roth. Stanley, the eldest of six siblings, was born to Robert T. (Bob) &amp; Alma M. (Brockway) Roth on August 3, 1943, in Newton, KS.Stanley attended Whitewater High School (’62) where he excelled in athletics. He held nine school records in track and was known to be one of the fastest runners in the state of Kansas. The speed he held in track also played out well on the football field causing opposing coaches to stay up late trying to figure out how they could stop #20! High school was also where he met the love of his life, Marcia Peterson, and on December 27, 1963, they married and began the celebration that would faithfully endure for over 58 years. For most of their married life, Marcia &amp; Stanley had a huge (and I do mean HUGE) garden. They enjoyed spending time together in the garden and sharing that bounty with family and friends. Stanley was a hard worker. He began his career at the Whitewater Flour Mill and worked there for several years before he went to work with his dad building homes. He could do or build just about anything – a gift he inherited from his father. Stanley spent many years in the home-building business beside his father, developing and honing his talents. He took great pride in using his gifts to ensure that business facility operations ran smoothly, and in 1984 he became head of facilities at Wheat State Manor nursing home, doing just that; retiring from Wheat State Manor after 21 years. But more than his unique gifts, talents and abilities, Stanley will be best remembered for the way he made everyone he came in contact with feel special. Stanley never had an unkind word to say about anyone and it wasn’t possible to be around him without walking away with a smile on your face. He had a laugh that was contagious and his quiet, unassuming, and genuine personality made everyone he touched completely comfortable and joyful in his presence. Stanley’s impact on others could be measured by a million, little, behind the scenes stories that few know about. Once such story is how one of the residents at Wheat State Manor had a precious porcelain cat fall off her dresser and break into many pieces. Most people would have just swept it up and threw it away. No, not Stanley. Stanley glued it all back together to present back to her. You could hardly tell it had ever been broken and this token of kindness meant the world to her. He was just like that. His family and friends were proud to call him husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend and the lasting impact he left on those who knew and loved him cannot be measured. Marcia and Stanley were blessed with three children, Robert, Allison, and Jason. Stanley loved his family wholeheartedly and demonstrated that daily with his kind, compassionate, loving, committed, and dependable ways. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were completely drawn to him and loved him dearly. Stanley was greeted in heaven by his father and mother Bob and Alma Roth, and his sister Marilyn McEwin. And until they meet again, Stanley is survived by his wife Marcia J. Roth; son Robert Roth (Monica) of Elbing, KS; daughter Allison Lorson (Jon) of Glenwood, IA; and son Jason Roth of Whitewater, KS; four grandchildren: Bryce Roth (Samantha), Ben Roth (Marina), Ian Lorson and Avery Lorson, as well as two great-grandchildren: Elise Roth and Lawson Stanley Roth. Stanley also precedes his siblings Larry Roth (Linda) of Wichita, Gary Roth (Janet) of North Newton, Janice Miller of Strong City, Ken Roth (Cindy) of Wichita, and Patti Warren of El Dorado, as well as numerous other extended family and friends. Sometimes, life can take us down a path that can both surprise and bless. This happened for Stanley and his siblings late in life when they discovered they had one full and two half-siblings! Dennis Dodson (Pam), Carolyn Wilson (Harry) and Marilyn McEwin (deceased) were joyfully integrated and welcomed into the family. What a blessing it was for Stanley to be able to spend time with two of his new-found siblings prior to his passing. A private graveside service will be held for the family at the Whitewater Cemetery on January 29, 2022, with a come-and-go celebration of life service to follow for family and friends at Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, KS, from 2-4 p.m. Memorials have been established at Wheat State Manor Nursing Home in Whitewater, KS, and with Jack Van Impe Ministries. All donations may be sent directly to Lamb Funeral Home at P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154, in memory of Stanley Roth. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Stanley at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=N5Y8oKRZV%2FyxecUB%2B9tAIg5h3VnhotsckLnBN3VaytwFD%2Fl0IdX7hTlvZ8HW8nQoH19lf55av9eItmWDbGHUS0rYjGyu5HuH1qOYd6YhmMYI62YIn7didNS7p%2FhdgegnIp6S%2BEVqbl20YhlX96dvCNqt6Zt83AMFqJh7JYnzNLWvqLEaErBku4MsmI5jEu4mR32PrZ0EM4wvD2Un1cy99HQxQinluGJM5NDhGKHHn5RHwfgC%2BJ0EBw2nN%2FNYO68MaGxgssxBHxnCW0hTmOPsuk9q10S93eve1EvLgux%2FqW6YAEDfjJ4HkZ5dlczqKrHoksTSKkNvmGym5Ckz2k%2BOaFFLYB7sZKdFtryIBpl6gEMphoYRiIZHPSxe6TXjS5MkE%2BHgwa1g7PABzRrK92TqrczQcDI4W7DdrnzVqaZYT45WM2GAzcr5efk6heV3NRIs4m1Ffxqo2p4bZFoyKcappWuMeFOOw0IkEYGN2IKXHOetxCBjYNPpVYmBvL1tgu5LpsZUPTwhLzZBxiT22UXOusz3DxyhSJYrUmc1rVkWzOhtlJi6Irzvtzp3Y1Ki5L7kxey4nhB4U5UiysrYYpugKYp5zpWdhm1nkcqgQy%2FUE2PldMa0cZ7xAMj15vmsG6TFnmcHSgEcNxO1r3vuTiFQzWoj4WFh2iSgHsHpTJyaMBDagdK7nQvLCQ%2BYEOQxk2KiKg6RR%2FWp5CcDu06cqR4obExoXIdomDyoAMFHerMhruISB4e%2F%2BvJJOv7pFL6nItKz0d6eI5xP4feLd7XHadJDO%2FFw%2FgR67OxO0ZG%2BBuovM0ms5Z5U9eiKgf9DUyYAVUdA3WB0O9BQ7Evnf0h2lrWXJIima5eq0pIj3JVW8WL%2FCtPBEIFYD0KaDZoSOAZs2QCBMvkDNtKlyeF7g5rklvNXtTu1SyAoQXpot%2FjdobRjm%2BhVq4SBR2fDQXSEZWLBa2ai97NBFqtIay7qoAz749FkNvyeKORv5BSX3ZqBYleOrQ9teXb41hI5M6C4Woz%2B6J88sE5MIzdlaEYE%2FcjcPTIQ%2Bra7Mpuz5B0BU6hBfv6DUVZtYHkKu4aK61RDTTz5LiL7">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Stanley Roth, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=N5Y8oKRZV%2FyxecUB%2B9tAIg5h3VnhotsckLnBN3VaytwFD%2Fl0IdX7hTlvZ8HW8nQoH19lf55av9eItmWDbGHUS0rYjGyu5HuH1qOYd6YhmMYI62YIn7didNS7p%2FhdgegnIp6S%2BEVqbl20YhlX96dvCNqt6Zt83AMFqJh7JYnzNLWvqLEaErBku4MsmI5jEu4mR32PrZ0EM4wvD2Un1cy99HQxQinluGJM5NDhGKHHn5RHwfgC%2BJ0EBw2nN%2FNYO68MaGxgssxBHxnCW0hTmOPsuk9q10S93eve1EvLgux%2FqW6YAEDfjJ4HkZ5dlczqKrHoksTSKkNvmGym5Ckz2k%2BOaFFLYB7sZKdFtryIBpl6gEMphoYRiIZHPSxe6TXjS5MkE%2BHgwa1g7PABzRrK92TqrczQcDI4W7DdrnzVqaZYT45WM2GAzcr5efk6heV3NRIs4m1Ffxqo2p4bZFoyKcappWuMeFOOw0IkEYGN2IKXHOetxCBjYNPpVYmBvL1tgu5LpsZUPTwhLzZBxiT22UXOusz3DxyhSJYrUmc1rVkWzOhtlJi6Irzvtzp3Y1Ki5L7kxey4nhB4U5UiysrYYpugKYp5zpWdhm1nkcqgQy%2FUE2PldMa0cZ7xAMj15vmsG6TFnmcHSgEcNxO1r3vuTiFQzWoj4WFh2iSgHsHpTJyaMBDagdK7nQvLCQ%2BYEOQxk2KiKg6RR%2FWp5CcDu06cqR4obExoXIdomDyoAMFHerMhruISB4e%2F%2BvJJOv7pFL6nItKz0d6eI5xP4feLd7XHadJDO%2FFw%2FgR67OxO0ZG%2BBuovM0ms5Z5U9eiKgf9DUyYAVUdA3WB0O9BQ7Evnf0h2lrWXJIima5eq0pIj3JVW8WL%2FCtPBEIFYD0KaDZoSOAZs2QCBMvkDNtKlyeF7g5rklvNXtTu1SyAoQXpot%2FjdobRjm%2BhVq4SBR2fDQXSEZWLBa2ai97NBFqtIay7qoAz749FkNvyeKORv5BSX3ZqBYleOrQ9teXb41hI5M6C4Woz%2B6J88sE5MIzdlaEYE%2FcjcPTIQ%2Bra7Mpuz5B0BU6hBfv6DUVZtYHkKu4aK61RDTTz5LiL7">flower store</a>.

Stanley R. Roth

Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2022. There are 337 days left in the year.

On Jan. 28, 1973, a cease-fire officially went into effect in the Vietnam War, a day after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords by the United States, North Vietnam and South Vietnam. 

In 1547, England's King Henry VIII died; he was succeeded by his 9-year-old son, Edward VI. 

In 1813, the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was first published anonymously in London.

In 1915, the United States Coast Guard was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill merging the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service. 

In 1916, Louis D. Brandeis was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson to the Supreme Court; Brandeis became the court's first Jewish member. 

In 1945, during World War II, Allied supplies began reaching China over the newly reopened Burma Road. 

In 1956, Elvis Presley made his first national TV appearance on "Stage Show," a CBS program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. 

In 1977, actor-comedian Freddie Prinze, 22, co-star of the NBC-TV show "Chico and the Man," shot and mortally wounded himself at the Beverly Comstock Hotel (he died the following day). 

In 1980, six U.S. diplomats who had avoided being taken hostage at their embassy in Tehran flew out of Iran with the help of Canadian diplomats. 

In 1982, Italian anti-terrorism forces rescued U.S. Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier, 42 days after he had been kidnapped by the Red Brigades. 

In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. 

In 2011, chaos engulfed Egypt as protesters seized the streets of Cairo, battling police, burning down the ruling party's headquarters and defying a military curfew.

In 2020, the United States and several other nations prepared to airlift citizens out of the Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak that had killed more than 100 people. 

Ten years ago: The Arab League halted its observer mission in Syria because of escalating violence. Victoria Azarenka routed three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open.

Five years ago: A federal judge in New York issued an emergency order temporarily barring the U.S. from deporting people from nations subject to President Donald Trump's travel ban. Serena Williams won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, defeating her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 at the Australian Open.

One year ago: A new variant of the coronavirus emerged in the United States, posing yet another public health challenge in a country already losing more than 3,000 people to COVID-19 every day. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration confirmed that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state's official tallies had previously acknowledged. Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper's wife in "Sounder," won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers' hearts in "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," died; she was 96.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Nicholas Pryor is 87. Actor Alan Alda is 86. Actor Susan Howard is 80. Actor Marthe Keller is 77. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is 75. Actor-singer Barbi Benton is 72. Evangelical pastor Rick Warren is 68. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is 67. Actor Harley Jane Kozak is 65. Movie director Frank Darabont is 63. Rock musician Dave Sharp is 63. Rock singer Sam Phillips is 60. Rock musician Dan Spitz is 59. Gospel singer Marvin Sapp is 55. Singer Sarah McLachlan is 54. Rapper Rakim is 54. DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill) is 54. Actor Kathryn Morris is 53. Humorist Mo Rocca is 53. Rock/soul musician Jeremy Ruzumna (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. R&amp;B singer Anthony Hamilton is 51. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is 50. Singer Monifah is 50. Actor Gillian Vigman is 50. Retired MLB All-Star Jermaine Dye is 48. Actor Terri Conn is 47. Singer Joey Fatone Jr. ('N Sync) is 45. Rapper Rick Ross is 45. Actor Rosamund Pike is 43. Actor Angelique Cabral is 43. Singer Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) is 42. Actor Vinny Chhibber is 42. Actor Elijah Wood is 41. Rapper J. Cole is 37. Actor Alexandra Krosney is 34. Actor Yuri Sardarov is 34. Actor Ariel Winter is 24.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2022. There are 337 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 28, 1973, a cease-fire officially went into effect in the Vietnam War, a day after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords by the United States, North Vietnam and South Vietnam. On this date: In 1547, England's King Henry VIII died; he was succeeded by his 9-year-old son, Edward VI. In 1813, the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was first published anonymously in London.In 1915, the United States Coast Guard was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill merging the Life-Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service. In 1916, Louis D. Brandeis was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson to the Supreme Court; Brandeis became the court's first Jewish member. In 1945, during World War II, Allied supplies began reaching China over the newly reopened Burma Road. In 1956, Elvis Presley made his first national TV appearance on "Stage Show," a CBS program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. In 1977, actor-comedian Freddie Prinze, 22, co-star of the NBC-TV show "Chico and the Man," shot and mortally wounded himself at the Beverly Comstock Hotel (he died the following day). In 1980, six U.S. diplomats who had avoided being taken hostage at their embassy in Tehran flew out of Iran with the help of Canadian diplomats. In 1982, Italian anti-terrorism forces rescued U.S. Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier, 42 days after he had been kidnapped by the Red Brigades. In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. In 2011, chaos engulfed Egypt as protesters seized the streets of Cairo, battling police, burning down the ruling party's headquarters and defying a military curfew.In 2020, the United States and several other nations prepared to airlift citizens out of the Chinese city at the center of a virus outbreak that had killed more than 100 people. Ten years ago: The Arab League halted its observer mission in Syria because of escalating violence. Victoria Azarenka routed three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open. Five years ago: A federal judge in New York issued an emergency order temporarily barring the U.S. from deporting people from nations subject to President Donald Trump's travel ban. Serena Williams won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title, defeating her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 at the Australian Open.One year ago: A new variant of the coronavirus emerged in the United States, posing yet another public health challenge in a country already losing more than 3,000 people to COVID-19 every day. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration confirmed that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state's official tallies had previously acknowledged. Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper's wife in "Sounder," won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers' hearts in "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman," died; she was 96.Today's Birthdays: Actor Nicholas Pryor is 87. Actor Alan Alda is 86. Actor Susan Howard is 80. Actor Marthe Keller is 77. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., is 75. Actor-singer Barbi Benton is 72. Evangelical pastor Rick Warren is 68. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is 67. Actor Harley Jane Kozak is 65. Movie director Frank Darabont is 63. Rock musician Dave Sharp is 63. Rock singer Sam Phillips is 60. Rock musician Dan Spitz is 59. Gospel singer Marvin Sapp is 55. Singer Sarah McLachlan is 54. Rapper Rakim is 54. DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill) is 54. Actor Kathryn Morris is 53. Humorist Mo Rocca is 53. Rock/soul musician Jeremy Ruzumna (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. R&amp;B singer Anthony Hamilton is 51. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is 50. Singer Monifah is 50. Actor Gillian Vigman is 50. Retired MLB All-Star Jermaine Dye is 48. Actor Terri Conn is 47. Singer Joey Fatone Jr. ('N Sync) is 45. Rapper Rick Ross is 45. Actor Rosamund Pike is 43. Actor Angelique Cabral is 43. Singer Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) is 42. Actor Vinny Chhibber is 42. Actor Elijah Wood is 41. Rapper J. Cole is 37. Actor Alexandra Krosney is 34. Actor Yuri Sardarov is 34. Actor Ariel Winter is 24.

Today in History - Jan. 28

Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. 

In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. 

In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. 

In 1888, the National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C.

In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. 

In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. 

In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. 

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. 

In 2006, Western Union delivered its last telegram. 

In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," died in Cornish, New Hampshire, at age 91. 

In 2013, flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing 242 people. 

In 2018, a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital.

In 2020, China confirmed more than 2,700 cases of the new coronavirus with more than 80 deaths in that country; authorities postponed the end of the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home. U.S. health officials said they believed the risk to Americans remained low and that they had no evidence that the new virus was spreading in the United States; they advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to any part of China.

Ten years ago: A federal judge in Seattle sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts. (Harris-Moore was transferred from prison to a work-release facility in September 2016.) Former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White died at age 82.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months — and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely — declaring the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the nation.

One year ago: In an effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation's heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment. Ty Garbin, one of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Europe's aviation safety agency said a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max had been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes. Cloris Leachman, who won an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series, died at 94.

Today's Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 82. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 78. R&amp;B singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 76. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 74. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 73. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is 67. Country singer Cheryl White is 67. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 67. Actor Mimi Rogers is 66. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 65. Actor Susanna Thompson is 64. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 63. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 61. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 61. Actor Tamlyn Tomita is 59. Actor Bridget Fonda is 58. Actor Alan Cumming is 57. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 54. Rock singer Mike Patton is 54. Rapper Tricky is 54. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 53. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 53. Actor Josh Randall is 50. Country singer Kevin Denney is 44. Tennis player Marat Safin is 42. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 36. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 26.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2022. There are 338 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. In 1888, the National Geographic Society was incorporated in Washington, D.C.In 1944, during World War II, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. In 2006, Western Union delivered its last telegram. In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of "The Catcher in the Rye," died in Cornish, New Hampshire, at age 91. In 2013, flames raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing 242 people. In 2018, a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital.In 2020, China confirmed more than 2,700 cases of the new coronavirus with more than 80 deaths in that country; authorities postponed the end of the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home. U.S. health officials said they believed the risk to Americans remained low and that they had no evidence that the new virus was spreading in the United States; they advised Americans to avoid non-essential travel to any part of China.Ten years ago: A federal judge in Seattle sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins and boat and plane thefts. (Harris-Moore was transferred from prison to a work-release facility in September 2016.) Former Boston Mayor Kevin H. White died at age 82.Five years ago: President Donald Trump barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months — and those from war-ravaged Syria indefinitely — declaring the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the nation.One year ago: In an effort to stave off the worst of climate change, President Joe Biden signed executive orders to transform the nation's heavily fossil-fuel powered economy into a clean-burning one, pausing oil and gas leasing on federal land and targeting subsidies for those industries. The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment. Ty Garbin, one of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Europe's aviation safety agency said a modified version of the Boeing 737 Max had been approved to resume flights in Europe, following nearly two years of reviews after the aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes. Cloris Leachman, who won an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series, died at 94. Today's Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 82. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 78. R&amp;B singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 76. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 74. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 73. U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is 67. Country singer Cheryl White is 67. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 67. Actor Mimi Rogers is 66. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 65. Actor Susanna Thompson is 64. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 63. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 61. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 61. Actor Tamlyn Tomita is 59. Actor Bridget Fonda is 58. Actor Alan Cumming is 57. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 54. Rock singer Mike Patton is 54. Rapper Tricky is 54. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 53. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 53. Actor Josh Randall is 50. Country singer Kevin Denney is 44. Tennis player Marat Safin is 42. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 36. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 26.

Today in History - Jan. 27

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Kansas men for alleged counterfeiting.

On January 18, the Arkansas City Police Department began investigating numerous cases involving counterfeit U.S. currency, along with false identifications that were being used throughout the city to secure transactions and the passing of a fake check, according to Arkansas City Police.

On January 22, police were dispatched to Super 8 by Wyndham, 3228 N. Summit Street in north Arkansas City, for a report of a man suspect who had rented a room using a paper identification that was later determined to be fake.

When they arrived, officers located and later arrested 30-year-old Matthew Duane Albrecht and 38-year-old Aaron Scott Gramke.

Albrecht is being held on requested charges of identity fraud and making false information, as well as one misdemeanor count of theft of property or services.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Gramke is being held requested charges of counterfeiting, identity theft and making false information, as well as one misdemeanor count of theft of property totaling less than $1,500 in value. 

They were transported to and booked into the county jail where they remain in custody, according to police.

Anyone with information about counterfeiting is encouraged to call the Arkansas City Police Department. Specifically, anyone who recently has received a check from a “Jared Brown” should call Detective Lt. Jason Legleiter at (620) 441-4435.

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 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Kansas men for alleged counterfeiting.On January 18, the Arkansas City Police Department began investigating numerous cases involving counterfeit U.S. currency, along with false identifications that were being used throughout the city to secure transactions and the passing of a fake check, according to Arkansas City Police.On January 22, police were dispatched to Super 8 by Wyndham, 3228 N. Summit Street in north Arkansas City, for a report of a man suspect who had rented a room using a paper identification that was later determined to be fake.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643140891878.png" alt="Albrecht photo Cowley County" />
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 </figure>When they arrived, officers located and later arrested 30-year-old Matthew Duane Albrecht and 38-year-old Aaron Scott Gramke.Albrecht is being held on requested charges of identity fraud and making false information, as well as one misdemeanor count of theft of property or services.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gramke is being held requested charges of counterfeiting, identity theft and making false information, as well as one misdemeanor count of theft of property totaling less than $1,500 in value. They were transported to and booked into the county jail where they remain in custody, according to police.Anyone with information about counterfeiting is encouraged to call the Arkansas City Police Department. Specifically, anyone who recently has received a check from a “Jared Brown” should call Detective Lt. Jason Legleiter at (620) 441-4435.

Two Kan. men accused of counterfeiting, passing fake checks

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –&nbsp;The United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee has announced the 222-member 2022 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.

The Opening Ceremony will take place Friday, Feb. 4, with competition beginning Feb. 2 and concluding Sunday, Feb. 20. “The Olympic Games showcases the best of humanity and sport competition, and Beijing 2022 will be no different. The 222 incredible athletes who make up Team USA are not only ready to compete, but they are ready to make this country proud,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “The USOPC and the National Governing Bodies are committed to taking every step to keep our athletes safe, supported and championed as they live out their sporting dreams.” The 2022 U.S. Olympic Team features 99 returning Olympians, including four five-time Olympians – Shaun White in halfpipe snowboarding, Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboardcross, Katie Uhlaender in skeleton and John Shuster in curling. There are eight members of Team USA who will compete at their fourth Olympic Winter Games – Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries (previously of Team Canada) in bobsled, Ashley Caldwell in aerials freestyle skiing, Evan Bates in ice dance figure skating, Hilary Knight in ice hockey, Chris Mazdzer in luge, and Faye Gulini and Nick Baumgartner in snowboardcross. “Every time you have an opportunity to wear the red, white and blue, it’s a huge honor and an absolute privilege,” said Knight, defending Olympic champion. “I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to do it four times for the Olympics now, but it’s the feeling, and elation, of being able to pull the jersey over your shoulders and represent something bigger than yourself. It always feels like the first time whenever you put the jersey on.” Eighteen members of Team USA in Beijing have already achieved Olympic glory, including 11 athletes who have previously won Olympic gold medals.&nbsp;White tops the list with three gold medals in halfpipe snowboarding in 2006, 2010 and 2018, while Mikaela Shiffrin (alpine skiing), Humphries, Jamie Anderson (slopestyle and big air snowboarding) and David Wise (halfpipe freestyle skiing) each have two Olympic golds. Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Brianna Decker and Lee Stecklein (ice hockey), Jessie Diggins (cross-country skiing) and Shuster each have one Olympic gold. “This is an exciting 2022 U.S. Olympic Team – a great mix of returning champions building on remarkable legacies and first-time Olympians eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage in sport,” said Rick Adams, USOPC chief of sport performance and 2022 Games Chef de Mission. “The dedication of these Team USA athletes to train and compete in this unpredictable global environment is exemplary. It’s an honor to support and celebrate Team USA, and we can’t wait for the Games to begin.” The Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 open March 4. The 2022 U.S. Paralympic Team will be announced Feb. 19. 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The U.S. Olympic Team microsite will offer Team USA results from the Olympic Winter Games, as well as athlete biographies, sport previews, a history book (published the week of Jan. 31), competition schedules, and facts and figures about the U.S. delegation.

●The roster of 222 athletes is the second largest U.S. contingent ever at the Olympic Winter Games, behind the 228-member team at PyeongChang 2018, and equaling the 222 named to the Sochi 2014 team. This will be the sixth U.S. winter delegation with over 200 athletes, all since 2002.

●Thirty-one states will be represented on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team, with the largest contingents coming from California (29), Colorado (23) and Minnesota (23).

●The 2022 roster includes 107 women and 115 men. The 107 women in 2022, will be the largest ever female contingent for Team USA at an Olympic Winter Games, after 101 women competed at PyeongChang 2018 and 100 at Sochi 2014.

●The youngest member of Team USA in Beijing will be Alysa Liu, who was born on Aug. 8, 2005, and will be only 16 years and 6 months old when she competes in figure skating. The youngest man on Team USA will be Jordan Stolz in speedskating, who will turn 18 on May 21, 2022.

●The oldest member of Team USA will be Nick Baumgartner, competing in his fourth Olympic Winter Games in snowboarding, who turned 40 on Dec. 17, 2021. The oldest woman will be Katie Uhlaender in skeleton, also in her fourth Olympic Winter Games, who turned 37 on July 17, 2021.

 ●Ninety-nine members of Team USA in Beijing have previous Olympic appearances, with 88 of them having competed at the Olympic Winter Games and 11 having appeared at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. This will be the most experienced U.S. winter Olympic team ever, with 45% of the team having competed previously at an Olympic Winter Games.

●Four U.S. athletes will be competing in their fifth Olympic Winter Games – Shaun White and Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboarding, Katie Uhlaender in skeleton and John Shuster in curling. All of them competed in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.

●Bobsledders Sylvia Hoffman and Josh Williamson make the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team after winning Team USA’s Next Olympic Hopeful contest.

 ●Fifty-four members of Team USA will make their Olympic debuts in Beijing.

●Eighteen members of Team USA have won Olympic medals, led by Mikaela Shiffrin in alpine skiing, Kaillie Humphries (previously of Team Canada) and Elana Meyers Taylor in bobsled, Hilary Knight in ice hockey, and Shaun White and Jamie Anderson in snowboarding – all with three Olympic medals.

●Of the 222 U.S. athletes heading to Beijing, more than 35% (84 athletes) competed collegiately across 43 schools. Four U.S. sport teams have at least 75% collegiate participation: men’s and women’s ice hockey (100%), bobsled (83%) and biathlon (75%). More than one-third of the women’s ice hockey team competed at the University of Minnesota, while U.S. bobsledders competed collegiately in five different sports: track and field, football, softball, lacrosse and basketball. College athlete representation on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team spans all three NCAA Divisions (I, II and III), as well as collegiate club programs.

●Shaun White will be aiming for his fourth gold medal in halfpipe snowboarding. If he wins, he will become only the ninth Olympian to win individual gold medals at four Olympic Games, and only the second to do so at the Olympic Winter Games, after Ireen Wüst in speedskating for the Netherlands.

●Jamie Anderson will be looking to win her third consecutive gold medal in slopestyle snowboarding. If she succeeds, she will equal the three-peat of Bonnie Blair, who won the 500-meter speedskating race at three consecutive Olympic Winter Games in 1988-94.

●Hilary Knight has three Olympic medals in ice hockey, with one gold and two silvers. If Team USA women’s ice hockey can make the podium again, Knight will equal Angela Ruggiero, Jenny Schmidgall-Potter and Julie Chu with four Olympic ice hockey medals, the most ever by U.S. women.

●David Wise will be looking for his third consecutive gold medal in halfpipe freestyle skiing. If he does so, he will become the first U.S. man to win three consecutive gold medals in the same event at the Olympic Winter Games, and only the sixth man from any nation to do so in an individual event.

●Mikaela Shiffrin enters Beijing with two gold medals, the most ever by a U.S. alpine skier, equaling Ted Ligety and Andrea Mead-Lawrence. If she wins a gold medal in Beijing, she will top the gold-medal list for U.S. alpine skiers.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –&nbsp;The United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee has announced the 222-member 2022 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The Opening Ceremony will take place Friday, Feb. 4, with competition beginning Feb. 2 and concluding Sunday, Feb. 20. “The Olympic Games showcases the best of humanity and sport competition, and Beijing 2022 will be no different. The 222 incredible athletes who make up Team USA are not only ready to compete, but they are ready to make this country proud,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “The USOPC and the National Governing Bodies are committed to taking every step to keep our athletes safe, supported and championed as they live out their sporting dreams.” The 2022 U.S. Olympic Team features 99 returning Olympians, including four five-time Olympians – Shaun White in halfpipe snowboarding, Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboardcross, Katie Uhlaender in skeleton and John Shuster in curling. There are eight members of Team USA who will compete at their fourth Olympic Winter Games – Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries (previously of Team Canada) in bobsled, Ashley Caldwell in aerials freestyle skiing, Evan Bates in ice dance figure skating, Hilary Knight in ice hockey, Chris Mazdzer in luge, and Faye Gulini and Nick Baumgartner in snowboardcross. “Every time you have an opportunity to wear the red, white and blue, it’s a huge honor and an absolute privilege,” said Knight, defending Olympic champion. “I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to do it four times for the Olympics now, but it’s the feeling, and elation, of being able to pull the jersey over your shoulders and represent something bigger than yourself. It always feels like the first time whenever you put the jersey on.” Eighteen members of Team USA in Beijing have already achieved Olympic glory, including 11 athletes who have previously won Olympic gold medals.&nbsp;White tops the list with three gold medals in halfpipe snowboarding in 2006, 2010 and 2018, while Mikaela Shiffrin (alpine skiing), Humphries, Jamie Anderson (slopestyle and big air snowboarding) and David Wise (halfpipe freestyle skiing) each have two Olympic golds. Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Brianna Decker and Lee Stecklein (ice hockey), Jessie Diggins (cross-country skiing) and Shuster each have one Olympic gold. “This is an exciting 2022 U.S. Olympic Team – a great mix of returning champions building on remarkable legacies and first-time Olympians eager to show what they can do on the biggest stage in sport,” said Rick Adams, USOPC chief of sport performance and 2022 Games Chef de Mission. “The dedication of these Team USA athletes to train and compete in this unpredictable global environment is exemplary. It’s an honor to support and celebrate Team USA, and we can’t wait for the Games to begin.” The Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 open March 4. The 2022 U.S. Paralympic Team will be announced Feb. 19. 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The U.S. Olympic Team microsite will offer Team USA results from the Olympic Winter Games, as well as athlete biographies, sport previews, a history book (published the week of Jan. 31), competition schedules, and facts and figures about the U.S. delegation. 2022 U.S. Olympic Team Facts●The roster of 222 athletes is the second largest U.S. contingent ever at the Olympic Winter Games, behind the 228-member team at PyeongChang 2018, and equaling the 222 named to the Sochi 2014 team. This will be the sixth U.S. winter delegation with over 200 athletes, all since 2002.●Thirty-one states will be represented on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team, with the largest contingents coming from California (29), Colorado (23) and Minnesota (23).●The 2022 roster includes 107 women and 115 men. The 107 women in 2022, will be the largest ever female contingent for Team USA at an Olympic Winter Games, after 101 women competed at PyeongChang 2018 and 100 at Sochi 2014.●The youngest member of Team USA in Beijing will be Alysa Liu, who was born on Aug. 8, 2005, and will be only 16 years and 6 months old when she competes in figure skating. The youngest man on Team USA will be Jordan Stolz in speedskating, who will turn 18 on May 21, 2022.●The oldest member of Team USA will be Nick Baumgartner, competing in his fourth Olympic Winter Games in snowboarding, who turned 40 on Dec. 17, 2021. The oldest woman will be Katie Uhlaender in skeleton, also in her fourth Olympic Winter Games, who turned 37 on July 17, 2021. ●Ninety-nine members of Team USA in Beijing have previous Olympic appearances, with 88 of them having competed at the Olympic Winter Games and 11 having appeared at the Youth Olympic Winter Games. This will be the most experienced U.S. winter Olympic team ever, with 45% of the team having competed previously at an Olympic Winter Games.●Four U.S. athletes will be competing in their fifth Olympic Winter Games – Shaun White and Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboarding, Katie Uhlaender in skeleton and John Shuster in curling. All of them competed in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.●Bobsledders Sylvia Hoffman and Josh Williamson make the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team after winning Team USA’s Next Olympic Hopeful contest. ●Fifty-four members of Team USA will make their Olympic debuts in Beijing.●Eighteen members of Team USA have won Olympic medals, led by Mikaela Shiffrin in alpine skiing, Kaillie Humphries (previously of Team Canada) and Elana Meyers Taylor in bobsled, Hilary Knight in ice hockey, and Shaun White and Jamie Anderson in snowboarding – all with three Olympic medals.●Of the 222 U.S. athletes heading to Beijing, more than 35% (84 athletes) competed collegiately across 43 schools. Four U.S. sport teams have at least 75% collegiate participation: men’s and women’s ice hockey (100%), bobsled (83%) and biathlon (75%). More than one-third of the women’s ice hockey team competed at the University of Minnesota, while U.S. bobsledders competed collegiately in five different sports: track and field, football, softball, lacrosse and basketball. College athlete representation on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team spans all three NCAA Divisions (I, II and III), as well as collegiate club programs.●Shaun White will be aiming for his fourth gold medal in halfpipe snowboarding. If he wins, he will become only the ninth Olympian to win individual gold medals at four Olympic Games, and only the second to do so at the Olympic Winter Games, after Ireen Wüst in speedskating for the Netherlands.●Jamie Anderson will be looking to win her third consecutive gold medal in slopestyle snowboarding. If she succeeds, she will equal the three-peat of Bonnie Blair, who won the 500-meter speedskating race at three consecutive Olympic Winter Games in 1988-94.●Hilary Knight has three Olympic medals in ice hockey, with one gold and two silvers. If Team USA women’s ice hockey can make the podium again, Knight will equal Angela Ruggiero, Jenny Schmidgall-Potter and Julie Chu with four Olympic ice hockey medals, the most ever by U.S. women.●David Wise will be looking for his third consecutive gold medal in halfpipe freestyle skiing. If he does so, he will become the first U.S. man to win three consecutive gold medals in the same event at the Olympic Winter Games, and only the sixth man from any nation to do so in an individual event.●Mikaela Shiffrin enters Beijing with two gold medals, the most ever by a U.S. alpine skier, equaling Ted Ligety and Andrea Mead-Lawrence. If she wins a gold medal in Beijing, she will top the gold-medal list for U.S. alpine skiers.-<a href="http://teamusa.org">USOPC</a>-

222-member 2022 U.S. Olympic Team announced

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal September 2020 crash have made an arrest.

On Tuesday, members of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office extradition unit arrested&nbsp; 26-year-old Gabriel Ortiz at the San Diego, CA County Jail and transported him to the Sedgwick County Jail, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.

Ortiz <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20074214">was booked for a </a>warrant issued in the 18th&nbsp;Judicial District for murder in the second degree, involuntary manslaughter (alternative) and three counts of aggravated battery.&nbsp; The charges stem from the collision. He is expected to make a first court appearance Wednesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On September 5, 2020, an Infinity Q50 SUV crossed the centerline of the roadway at 5600 W MacArthur and struck a Toyota Sienna van head-on.&nbsp; 

The passenger of the Sienna, 55-year-old Sonia Lopez of Wichita, died from injuries sustained during the collision.&nbsp; Two passengers in the Infinity and the driver of the Sienna sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1643215327769.png" alt="Ortiz-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Ortiz-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal September 2020 crash have made an arrest.On Tuesday, members of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office extradition unit arrested&nbsp; 26-year-old Gabriel Ortiz at the San Diego, CA County Jail and transported him to the Sedgwick County Jail, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.Ortiz <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20074214">was booked for a </a>warrant issued in the 18th&nbsp;Judicial District for murder in the second degree, involuntary manslaughter (alternative) and three counts of aggravated battery.&nbsp; The charges stem from the collision. He is expected to make a first court appearance Wednesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.On September 5, 2020, an Infinity Q50 SUV crossed the centerline of the roadway at 5600 W MacArthur and struck a Toyota Sienna van head-on.&nbsp; The passenger of the Sienna, 55-year-old Sonia Lopez of Wichita, died from injuries sustained during the collision.&nbsp; Two passengers in the Infinity and the driver of the Sienna sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Man extradited from California after arrest for deadly Kan. crash

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2022. There are 339 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 26, 2020, the U.S. consulate in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, said it would evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight. Five cases of the new coronavirus were now confirmed in the United States, including new cases in California and Arizona; all involved people who had traveled to Wuhan. 

In 1861, Louisiana passed an Ordinance of Secession, becoming the sixth state to break free from the United States.

In 1911, the Richard Strauss opera "Der Rosenkavalier" (The Cavalier of the Rose) premiered in Dresden, Germany.

In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act, which created America's 10th national park.

In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on the moon. (The probe ended up missing its target by more than 22,000 miles.) 

In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton, appearing with his wife, Hillary, on CBS' "60 Minutes," acknowledged "causing pain in my marriage," but said past problems were not relevant to the campaign. 

In 1993, Vaclav Havel was elected president of the newly formed Czech Republic. 

In 1994, a scare occurred during a visit to Sydney, Australia, by Britain's Prince Charles as college student David Kang lunged at the prince, firing two blank shots from a starter's pistol. (Kang was later sentenced to 500 hours of community service.) 

In 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." 

In 2005, a U.S. Marine helicopter crashed in western Iraq, killing 30 Marines and a Navy medic aboard. A man parked his SUV on railroad tracks in Glendale, California, setting off a crash of two commuter trains that killed 11 people. (The SUV's driver, Juan Alvarez, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms.) 

In 2009, Nadya Suleman gave birth at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in California to six boys and two girls; criticism came after the public learned that the unemployed, single mother had gotten pregnant with the octuplets and six elder children through in vitro fertilization. 

In 2016, the FBI arrested the leaders of an armed group that was occupying a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for more than three weeks during a traffic stop that left one man, Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, dead. Character actor Abe Vigoda, 94, died in Woodland Park, New Jersey.

In 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. Eighteen-year-old singer Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest to win one of Grammy's top awards and the first to sweep all four in nearly 40 years.

Ten years ago: The Pentagon outlined a plan for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs. Capping three days of mourning, some 12,000 people — including Penn State students, fans and football stars — paid tribute to the late Joe Paterno in a campus memorial service that exposed a strong undercurrent of anger over his firing.

Five years ago: Tensions flared between President Donald Trump and Mexico, with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto scrapping a planned visit to Washington and the White House threatening a 20 percent tax on imports to pay for Trump's proposed wall along the southern border. Actor Mike Connors, 91, who starred as TV's hard-hitting private eye "Mannix," died in Los Angeles. Actor Barbara Hale, 94, who played steadfast secretary Della Street on "Perry Mason," died at her home in Sherman Oaks, California.

One year ago: The interim chief of the Capitol Police, in prepared testimony to lawmakers, apologized for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection on Jan. 6 despite warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress. President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation as counterparts; Biden raised concerns about the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and other issues. The Biden administration said it was restoring relations with the Palestinians and renewing aid to Palestinian refugees, a reversal of the Trump administration's cutoff. The Justice Department rescinded a Trump-era memo that established a "zero tolerance" enforcement policy for migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, which resulted in thousands of family separations. The San Francisco school board voted to remove the names of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and others from public schools after officials deemed them unworthy of the honor. (The plan was later suspended.)

Today's Birthdays: Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 93. Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 87. Actor Scott Glenn is 83. Singer Jean Knight is 79. Activist Angela Davis is 78. Actor Richard Portnow is 75. Rock musician Corky Laing (Mountain) is 74. Actor David Strathairn is 73. Producer-director Mimi Leder is 70. Alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 69. Reggae musician Norman Hassan (UB40) is 64. Actor-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 64. Rock musician Charlie Gillingham (Counting Crows) is 62. Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 61. Musician Andrew Ridgeley is 59. R&amp;B singer Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) is 59. Actor Paul Johansson is 58. Director Lenny Abrahamson is 56. Actor Bryan Callen is 55. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 52. Actor Nate Mooney is 50. Actor Jennifer Crystal is 49. Rock musician Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) is 48. Actor Matilda Szydagis is 48. Actor Gilles Marini is 46. Gospel singer Tye Tribbett is 46. Retired NBA player Vince Carter is 45. Actor Sarah Rue is 44. Actor Colin O'Donoghue is 41.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2022. There are 339 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 2020, the U.S. consulate in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, said it would evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight. Five cases of the new coronavirus were now confirmed in the United States, including new cases in California and Arizona; all involved people who had traveled to Wuhan. On this date: In 1861, Louisiana passed an Ordinance of Secession, becoming the sixth state to break free from the United States.In 1911, the Richard Strauss opera "Der Rosenkavalier" (The Cavalier of the Rose) premiered in Dresden, Germany.In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act, which created America's 10th national park.In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on the moon. (The probe ended up missing its target by more than 22,000 miles.) In 1992, Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton, appearing with his wife, Hillary, on CBS' "60 Minutes," acknowledged "causing pain in my marriage," but said past problems were not relevant to the campaign. In 1993, Vaclav Havel was elected president of the newly formed Czech Republic. In 1994, a scare occurred during a visit to Sydney, Australia, by Britain's Prince Charles as college student David Kang lunged at the prince, firing two blank shots from a starter's pistol. (Kang was later sentenced to 500 hours of community service.) In 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." In 2005, a U.S. Marine helicopter crashed in western Iraq, killing 30 Marines and a Navy medic aboard. A man parked his SUV on railroad tracks in Glendale, California, setting off a crash of two commuter trains that killed 11 people. (The SUV's driver, Juan Alvarez, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 consecutive life terms.) In 2009, Nadya Suleman gave birth at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in California to six boys and two girls; criticism came after the public learned that the unemployed, single mother had gotten pregnant with the octuplets and six elder children through in vitro fertilization. In 2016, the FBI arrested the leaders of an armed group that was occupying a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for more than three weeks during a traffic stop that left one man, Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, dead. Character actor Abe Vigoda, 94, died in Woodland Park, New Jersey.In 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. Eighteen-year-old singer Billie Eilish made history at the Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest to win one of Grammy's top awards and the first to sweep all four in nearly 40 years.Ten years ago: The Pentagon outlined a plan for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs. Capping three days of mourning, some 12,000 people — including Penn State students, fans and football stars — paid tribute to the late Joe Paterno in a campus memorial service that exposed a strong undercurrent of anger over his firing. Five years ago: Tensions flared between President Donald Trump and Mexico, with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto scrapping a planned visit to Washington and the White House threatening a 20 percent tax on imports to pay for Trump's proposed wall along the southern border. Actor Mike Connors, 91, who starred as TV's hard-hitting private eye "Mannix," died in Los Angeles. Actor Barbara Hale, 94, who played steadfast secretary Della Street on "Perry Mason," died at her home in Sherman Oaks, California.One year ago: The interim chief of the Capitol Police, in prepared testimony to lawmakers, apologized for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection on Jan. 6 despite warnings that white supremacists and far-right groups would target Congress. President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation as counterparts; Biden raised concerns about the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny and other issues. The Biden administration said it was restoring relations with the Palestinians and renewing aid to Palestinian refugees, a reversal of the Trump administration's cutoff. The Justice Department rescinded a Trump-era memo that established a "zero tolerance" enforcement policy for migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, which resulted in thousands of family separations. The San Francisco school board voted to remove the names of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and others from public schools after officials deemed them unworthy of the honor. (The plan was later suspended.) Today's Birthdays: Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 93. Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 87. Actor Scott Glenn is 83. Singer Jean Knight is 79. Activist Angela Davis is 78. Actor Richard Portnow is 75. Rock musician Corky Laing (Mountain) is 74. Actor David Strathairn is 73. Producer-director Mimi Leder is 70. Alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is 69. Reggae musician Norman Hassan (UB40) is 64. Actor-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 64. Rock musician Charlie Gillingham (Counting Crows) is 62. Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 61. Musician Andrew Ridgeley is 59. R&amp;B singer Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) is 59. Actor Paul Johansson is 58. Director Lenny Abrahamson is 56. Actor Bryan Callen is 55. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 52. Actor Nate Mooney is 50. Actor Jennifer Crystal is 49. Rock musician Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) is 48. Actor Matilda Szydagis is 48. Actor Gilles Marini is 46. Gospel singer Tye Tribbett is 46. Retired NBA player Vince Carter is 45. Actor Sarah Rue is 44. Actor Colin O'Donoghue is 41.

Today in History - Jan. 26

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

The #8 Southeast of Saline girls basketball team decimated the Republic County Buffaloes on Tuesday night, cruising to a 62-12 victory to remain unbeaten in league play.

The Lady Trojans turned Republic County over a staggering 24 times and in a display of sheer dominance, didn’t allow the Buffs to score a single point in the second half.

“I thought we did a good job of keeping our hands high and closing out on them tonight,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We really didn’t allow many offensive rebounds either.”

The Trojans spread the wealth evenly once again with 11 different players in the scoring column.

Leading the way were Maddie Harris and Brielle Ptacek who each cashed in double-digit performances, doing a majority of their damage in the first half.

While much of the Trojan’s production comes in the form of drives to the basket, Ptacek has leaned into the art of the mid-range game as the year has gone on.

“I like her little jump shot,” Smith said. “She’s gotten a lot more comfortable with it and we know we don’t always have to drive to the basket.”

Tonight also saw the triumphant return of Lexi Jacobson, who missed several games before returning to the varsity floor tonight.

“We didn’t feel like Lexi missed a beat,” she said. "She’s been happy to do whatever she needs to do to get back on the floor.”

With the game more or less decided by halftime, SES had an opportunity to get some of their younger players into the game, and despite the inexperience, the defensive intensity never fell.

“I think our younger girls are learning how fun it is to play in these varsity games,” Smith said. “We had a big crowd on hand tonight and it’s always fun to get into the varsity books.”

With this win, the Lady Trojans advance to 9-3 and 4-0 in league play while Republic County falls to 0-12.

Southeast will be back in action on Friday when the Lady Trojans head to Ellsworth for a date with the 5-7 Bearcats.

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599179528888.png" alt="This SES game recap is presented by Salina Ortho: Quality orthopedic care when you need it!" />
 <figcaption>This SES game recap is presented by Salina Ortho: Quality orthopedic care when you need it!</figcaption>
 </figure>The #8 Southeast of Saline girls basketball team decimated the Republic County Buffaloes on Tuesday night, cruising to a 62-12 victory to remain unbeaten in league play.The Lady Trojans turned Republic County over a staggering 24 times and in a display of sheer dominance, didn’t allow the Buffs to score a single point in the second half.“I thought we did a good job of keeping our hands high and closing out on them tonight,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “We really didn’t allow many offensive rebounds either.”The Trojans spread the wealth evenly once again with 11 different players in the scoring column.Leading the way were Maddie Harris and Brielle Ptacek who each cashed in double-digit performances, doing a majority of their damage in the first half.While much of the Trojan’s production comes in the form of drives to the basket, Ptacek has leaned into the art of the mid-range game as the year has gone on.“I like her little jump shot,” Smith said. “She’s gotten a lot more comfortable with it and we know we don’t always have to drive to the basket.”Tonight also saw the triumphant return of Lexi Jacobson, who missed several games before returning to the varsity floor tonight.“We didn’t feel like Lexi missed a beat,” she said. "She’s been happy to do whatever she needs to do to get back on the floor.”With the game more or less decided by halftime, SES had an opportunity to get some of their younger players into the game, and despite the inexperience, the defensive intensity never fell.“I think our younger girls are learning how fun it is to play in these varsity games,” Smith said. “We had a big crowd on hand tonight and it’s always fun to get into the varsity books.”With this win, the Lady Trojans advance to 9-3 and 4-0 in league play while Republic County falls to 0-12.Southeast will be back in action on Friday when the Lady Trojans head to Ellsworth for a date with the 5-7 Bearcats.

Lady Trojans blank Buffs in second half of 63-12 blowout

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2022. There are 340 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 25, 1945, the World War II Battle of the Bulge ended as German forces were pushed back to their original positions. 

In 1533, England's King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who later gave birth to Elizabeth I. 

In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepted Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's resignation as commander of the Army of the Potomac and replaced him with Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. 

In 1915, America's first official transcontinental telephone call took place as Alexander Graham Bell, who was in New York, spoke to his former assistant, Thomas Watson, who was in San Francisco, over a line set up by American Telephone &amp; Telegraph. 

In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France. 

In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first community to add fluoride to its public water supply. 

In 1959, American Airlines began Boeing 707 jet flights between New York and Los Angeles. 

In 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actor Sharon Tate. 

In 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.

In 1993, Sears announced that it would no longer publish its famous century-old catalog.

In 1994, maintaining his innocence, singer Michael Jackson settled a child molestation lawsuit against him; terms were confidential, although the monetary figure was reportedly $22 million. 

In 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover zipped its first pictures of Mars to Earth, showing a surface smooth and dark red in some places, and strewn with fragmented slabs of light bedrock in others. 

In 2020, President Donald Trump's defense team opened its arguments at his first Senate impeachment trial, casting the effort to remove him from office as a politically motivated attempt to subvert the 2016 election and the upcoming 2020 contest. Canada, Australia and Malaysia each reported their first cases of the new coronavirus.

Ten years ago: U.S. military forces flew into Somalia in a nighttime helicopter raid, freeing an American and a Danish hostage and killing nine pirates. U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona returned to Congress to officially tender her resignation a year after she was shot and severely wounded in her home district.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation's immigration controls, signing executive actions to jumpstart construction of his promised U.S.-Mexico border wall and cut federal grants for immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities." Mary Tyler Moore, who created one of TV's first career-woman sitcom heroines in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died at the age of 80. Actor John Hurt died at 77.

One year ago: House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate for the start of his historic second impeachment trial even as Republican senators eased off of their criticism of the former president and shunned calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. President Joe Biden reinstated COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from more than two dozen countries, including European countries that allowed travel across open borders; he added South Africa to the list because of concerns about a variant of the coronavirus that had spread beyond that nation. Biden signed an order reversing a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from military service. Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president's efforts to spread baseless claims about the 2020 election.

Today's Birthdays: Country singer Claude Gray is 90. Actor Leigh Taylor-Young is 78. Actor Jenifer Lewis is 65. Country musician Mike Burch (River Road) is 56. R&amp;B singer Kina is 53. Actor China Kantner is 51. Actor Ana Ortiz is 51. Drummer Joe Sirois (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) is 50. Musician Matt Odmark (Jars of Clay) is 48. Actor Mia Kirshner is 47. Actor Christine Lakin is 43. R&amp;B singer Alicia Keys is 42. Actor Michael Trevino is 37. Pop musician Calum Hood (5 Seconds to Summer) is 26. Actor Olivia Edward is 15.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2022. There are 340 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 25, 1945, the World War II Battle of the Bulge ended as German forces were pushed back to their original positions. On this date: In 1533, England's King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who later gave birth to Elizabeth I. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepted Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's resignation as commander of the Army of the Potomac and replaced him with Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker. In 1915, America's first official transcontinental telephone call took place as Alexander Graham Bell, who was in New York, spoke to his former assistant, Thomas Watson, who was in San Francisco, over a line set up by American Telephone &amp; Telegraph. In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France. In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan, became the first community to add fluoride to its public water supply. In 1959, American Airlines began Boeing 707 jet flights between New York and Los Angeles. In 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actor Sharon Tate. In 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.In 1993, Sears announced that it would no longer publish its famous century-old catalog.In 1994, maintaining his innocence, singer Michael Jackson settled a child molestation lawsuit against him; terms were confidential, although the monetary figure was reportedly $22 million. In 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover zipped its first pictures of Mars to Earth, showing a surface smooth and dark red in some places, and strewn with fragmented slabs of light bedrock in others. In 2020, President Donald Trump's defense team opened its arguments at his first Senate impeachment trial, casting the effort to remove him from office as a politically motivated attempt to subvert the 2016 election and the upcoming 2020 contest. Canada, Australia and Malaysia each reported their first cases of the new coronavirus.Ten years ago: U.S. military forces flew into Somalia in a nighttime helicopter raid, freeing an American and a Danish hostage and killing nine pirates. U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona returned to Congress to officially tender her resignation a year after she was shot and severely wounded in her home district. Five years ago: President Donald Trump moved aggressively to tighten the nation's immigration controls, signing executive actions to jumpstart construction of his promised U.S.-Mexico border wall and cut federal grants for immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities." Mary Tyler Moore, who created one of TV's first career-woman sitcom heroines in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died at the age of 80. Actor John Hurt died at 77.One year ago: House Democrats delivered the impeachment case against Donald Trump to the Senate for the start of his historic second impeachment trial even as Republican senators eased off of their criticism of the former president and shunned calls to convict him over the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol. President Joe Biden reinstated COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from more than two dozen countries, including European countries that allowed travel across open borders; he added South Africa to the list because of concerns about a variant of the coronavirus that had spread beyond that nation. Biden signed an order reversing a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from military service. Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president's efforts to spread baseless claims about the 2020 election.Today's Birthdays: Country singer Claude Gray is 90. Actor Leigh Taylor-Young is 78. Actor Jenifer Lewis is 65. Country musician Mike Burch (River Road) is 56. R&amp;B singer Kina is 53. Actor China Kantner is 51. Actor Ana Ortiz is 51. Drummer Joe Sirois (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) is 50. Musician Matt Odmark (Jars of Clay) is 48. Actor Mia Kirshner is 47. Actor Christine Lakin is 43. R&amp;B singer Alicia Keys is 42. Actor Michael Trevino is 37. Pop musician Calum Hood (5 Seconds to Summer) is 26. Actor Olivia Edward is 15.

Today in History - Jan. 25

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Texas man wanted in connection to the shooting death of a Salina man in August has been arrested.

The Salina Police Department announced this afternoon that Jacob Martin Leos, 22, of Justin, Texas, was arrested in Justin, Texas, on Jan. 11, in connection to the shooting death of Camilo Renaldo Ramirez. 

Ramirez was shot near the intersection of Front Street and E. Iron Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. Aug. 23. Police, who were dispatched to the area for the report of gunshots, found Ramirez in the street. His dog was found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot, acording to information from the department.

Ramirez died in a Wichita hospital on Aug. 24.

Later that week, police reported that three people had been arrested in connection to the case. They were:

Kiera Stewart, 22, of Salina, who was arrested on requested charges of felony murder and attempted aggravated robbery.

Jaime Leos, Jr., 24, of Salina, who was arrested on requested charges of attempted first degree murder (later upgraded to first degree murder), felony animal cruelty, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and other narcotics related charges.

Juan Doroteo Morales, 34, of Salina, who was arrested on attempted first degree murder (later upgraded to first degree murder), felony animal cruelty, and felon in possession of a firearm.

Jacob Martin Leos was booked into the Saline County Jail last week on the following requested charges, according to information released by the Salina Police Department today.

Salina police also announced that Amy Norton of the Kansas Attorney General's Office will be prosecuting the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642860240574.jpeg" alt="Jacob Martin Leos. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Jacob Martin Leos. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Texas man wanted in connection to the shooting death of a Salina man in August has been arrested.The Salina Police Department announced this afternoon that Jacob Martin Leos, 22, of Justin, Texas, was arrested in Justin, Texas, on Jan. 11, in connection to the shooting death of Camilo Renaldo Ramirez. Ramirez was shot near the intersection of Front Street and E. Iron Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. Aug. 23. Police, who were dispatched to the area for the report of gunshots, found Ramirez in the street. His dog was found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot, acording to information from the department.Ramirez died in a Wichita hospital on Aug. 24.Later that week, police reported that three people had been arrested in connection to the case. They were:Kiera Stewart, 22, of Salina, who was arrested on requested charges of felony murder and attempted aggravated robbery.Jaime Leos, Jr., 24, of Salina, who was arrested on requested charges of attempted first degree murder (later upgraded to first degree murder), felony animal cruelty, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and other narcotics related charges.Juan Doroteo Morales, 34, of Salina, who was arrested on attempted first degree murder (later upgraded to first degree murder), felony animal cruelty, and felon in possession of a firearm.Jacob Martin Leos was booked into the Saline County Jail last week on the following requested charges, according to information released by the Salina Police Department today.●First degree murder●Aggravated assault with deadly weapon●Aggravated robbery●Animal cruelty●Criminal discharge of a firearm●Felony damage to propertySalina police also announced that Amy Norton of the Kansas Attorney General's Office will be prosecuting the case.

Fourth arrest made in shooting death of Salina man in August

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/food-banks-hunger-inflation-a3d8f4ed0c4842fc3927710f11207c9e">Food banks</a>&nbsp;across the country are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from their usual shifts, and companies and schools that regularly supply large groups of volunteers are canceling their participation over virus fears.

The end result in many cases has been a serious increase in spending by the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-united-states-health-hunger-2c509e7e1ce108c47287b42315e2a0c3">food banks</a>&nbsp;at a time when they are already dealing with higher food costs due to inflation and supply chain issues.

“Food banks rely on volunteers. That’s how we keep the costs low,” said Shirley Schofield, CEO of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodbanknorthal.org/" target="_blank">Food Bank of North Alabama.</a>&nbsp;“The work still gets done but at a much higher expense.”

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/food-banks-hunger-inflation-a3d8f4ed0c4842fc3927710f11207c9e">Food banks</a>&nbsp;across the country are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from their usual shifts, and companies and schools that regularly supply large groups of volunteers are canceling their participation over virus fears.The end result in many cases has been a serious increase in spending by the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-united-states-health-hunger-2c509e7e1ce108c47287b42315e2a0c3">food banks</a>&nbsp;at a time when they are already dealing with higher food costs due to inflation and supply chain issues.“Food banks rely on volunteers. That’s how we keep the costs low,” said Shirley Schofield, CEO of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodbanknorthal.org/" target="_blank">Food Bank of North Alabama.</a>&nbsp;“The work still gets done but at a much higher expense.”The extent of the problem was highlighted this past week during the national holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when many food banks have traditionally organized mass volunteer drives as part of a day of service.Michael Altfest, director of community engagement for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.accfb.org/" target="_blank">Alameda County Community Food Bank</a>&nbsp;in Oakland, California, called it “without fail, our biggest volunteer event of the year.”But many food banks chose to cancel their plans this year or continued with radically lower numbers than pre-pandemic years.Altfest said his food bank’s King Day event drew 73 people spread out over two shifts, when previous years had drawn more than 200 people with all volunteer slots booked up before New Year’s Day. The food bank did not attempt an event last year.In Tallahassee, Florida, plans for a volunteer-driven event on the holiday were abruptly canceled when all the volunteers dropped out. Schofield said executives at her food bank in Huntsville, Alabama, are debating whether to cut back on their mobile food pantry distributions because they simply do not have enough volunteer-packed food boxes to hand out.The shortage of volunteers is not universal.Michael Manning of the&nbsp;<a href="https://brfoodbank.org/" target="_blank">Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in Louisiana</a>&nbsp;said his volunteer numbers have remained strong and his MLK Day event proceeded normally with two shifts of more than 50 people.But several food banks have reported a similar dynamic: minimal volunteers for most of 2021, then a surge last fall through November and December before falling off a cliff in January.Food banks generally use volunteers to sort through donations and to pack ready-made boxes of goods for distribution. It is common practice to arrange for local companies or schools to send over large groups of volunteers, but that has left the system vulnerable to those institutions pulling out all at once.At the&nbsp;<a href="https://fightinghunger.org/" target="_blank">Second Harvest of the Big Bend</a>&nbsp;food bank in Tallahassee, Florida, the volunteer numbers have remained solid through the omicron surge. But CEO Monique Van Pelt said she was forced to cancel her MLK Day plans because the volunteers all came from a single corporate partner that “didn’t think it was safe for them to gathering as a group in such tight quarters.”Jamie Sizemore had planned for 54 volunteers from three corporate groups at the&nbsp;<a href="https://feedingamericaky.org/" target="_blank">Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland food bank</a>&nbsp;in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. But two groups canceled and the third sent less than half its promised number.“We did manage to pick up some last minute individuals for a total of 12 volunteers for the day,” said Sizemore, the executive director. She added that a long-term contingent of eight assigned Kentucky National Guardsmen frequently help fill the volunteer gaps.Even outdoor volunteer work, with seemingly less exposure risk than warehouse work, has suffered.In Irvine, California, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.feedoc.org/" target="_blank">Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County</a>&nbsp;has launched an ambitious farm project on 45 acres of land provided by University of California. So far, 22 acres have been planted with cabbage and broccoli, and it’s harvest time. The plan was conceived with the intention of using up to 300 volunteers per week, organized in groups from corporate partners such as Disney. But most of the partnering organizations have suspended their volunteer drives amid the omicron surge.“It’s a bummer because it’s a great outdoor experience,” said Claudia Keller, the food bank’s CEO . “We’re crossing our fingers that this is a short-term thing. We know many of the volunteers are chomping at the bit to get out there.”The sudden absence of volunteer labor forces most food banks into more expensive choices. When the farm runs short of volunteers, paid laborers are employed.At the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/" target="_blank">Capital Area Food Bank</a>&nbsp;in Washington, D.C., CEO Radha Muthiah has to order truckloads of prepackaged boxes of mixed goods to distribute because there aren’t enough volunteers to pack.“When it’s prepackaged, that tends to increase the price significantly,” Muthiah said.A truckload of produce on pallets costs about $9,000, but a truckload of ready-to-distribute care packages can cost between $13,000 and $18,000, she said.In addition to the financial costs, some executives point out a more subtle impact.“Volunteerism is about more than just getting the boxes packed,” said Schofield, from the Alabama food bank. “It builds camaraderie and a sense of community. It’s a sign of a healthy community at large.”Vince Hall, government relations officer for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" target="_blank">Feeding America</a>, which coordinates the work of more than 200 food banks, said the volunteer numbers are partially a reflection of long-term emotional fatigue and burnout. As the nation endures a second pandemic winter and the omicron variant rolls back some of the progress people expected from the vaccine, long-time volunteers are wearing down.“These people who are really part of the bedrock of our volunteer workforce, They’ve been doing this since March of 2020,” Hall said. “It takes an emotional toll on people.”