Today is Monday, March 7, the 66th day of 2022. There are 299 days left in the year. 

On March 7, 1965, a march by civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, by state troopers and a sheriff's posse in what came to be known as "Bloody Sunday." 

In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a U.S. patent for his telephone. 

In 1911, President William Howard Taft ordered 20,000 troops to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the Mexican Revolution. 

In 1916, Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) had its beginnings in Munich, Germany, as an airplane engine manufacturer.

In 1926, the first successful trans-Atlantic radio-telephone conversations took place between New York and London. 

In 1936, Adolf Hitler ordered his troops to march into the Rhineland, thereby breaking the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact. 

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. forces crossed the Rhine at Remagen, Germany, using the damaged but still usable Ludendorff Bridge. 

In 1975, the U.S. Senate revised its filibuster rule, allowing 60 senators to limit debate in most cases, instead of the previously required two-thirds of senators present. 

In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a parody that pokes fun at an original work can be considered "fair use." (The ruling concerned a parody of the Roy Orbison song "Oh, Pretty Woman" by the rap group 2 Live Crew.)

In 1999, movie director Stanley Kubrick, whose films included "Dr. Strangelove," "A Clockwork Orange" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," died in Hertfordshire, England, at age 70, having just finished editing "Eyes Wide Shut."

In 2005, President George W. Bush nominated John Bolton to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, an appointment that ran into Democratic opposition, prompting Bush to make a recess appointment.

In 2016, Peyton Manning announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the National Football League. 

In 2020, health officials in Florida said two people who had tested positive for the new coronavirus had died; the deaths were the first on the East Coast attributed to the outbreak. 

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama, speaking at a Daimler truck plant in Mount Holly, North Carolina, made his most urgent appeal to date for the nation to wean itself from oil, calling it a "fuel of the past" and demanding that the United States broaden its approach to energy. The Indianapolis Colts released injured quarterback Peyton Manning, who went on to play for the Denver Broncos.

Five years ago: WikiLeaks published thousands of documents described as secret files about CIA hacking tools the government employed to break into users' computers, mobile phones and even smart TVs from companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung. The Commerce Department reported the U.S. trade deficit jumped in January 2017 by 9.6 percent to $48.5 billion, the highest level in nearly five years as a flood of mobile phones and other consumer products widened America's trade gap with China. A freight train smashed into a charter bus at a rail crossing in Biloxi, Mississippi, leaving four people dead.

One year ago: In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, their first since they stepped aside from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, spoke of racism and mistreatment from within the royal family; Meghan, who is biracial, said the palace had failed to help her when she had suicidal thoughts, and that a member of the royal family had raised "concerns" about the color of her baby's skin when she was pregnant with her son, Archie. Pope Francis wrapped up a historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority. Team LeBron romped to a 170-150 win over Team Durant in the NBA's 70th All-Star Game.

Today's Birthdays: International Motorsports Hall of Famer Janet Guthrie is 84. Actor Daniel J. Travanti is 82. Entertainment executive Michael Eisner is 80. Rock musician Chris White (The Zombies) is 79. Rock singer Peter Wolf is 76. Rock musician Matthew Fisher (Procol Harum) is 76. Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris is 72. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann is 70. R&amp;B singer-musician Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 70. Rock musician Kenny Aronoff (BoDeans, John Mellencamp) is 69. Actor Bryan Cranston is 66. Actor Donna Murphy is 63. Actor Nick Searcy is 63. Golfer Tom Lehman is 63. International Tennis Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl is 62. Actor Mary Beth Evans is 61. Singer-actor Taylor Dayne is 60. Actor Bill Brochtrup is 59. Author E.L. James is 59. Author Bret Easton Ellis is 58. Opera singer Denyce Graves is 58. Comedian Wanda Sykes is 58. Actor Jonathan Del Arco is 56. Rock musician Randy Guss (Toad the Wet Sprocket) is 55. Actor Rachel Weisz is 52. Actor Peter Sarsgaard is 51. Actor Jay Duplass is 49. Classical singer Sebastien Izambard (Il Divo) is 49. Rock singer Hugo Ferreira (Tantric) is 48. Actor Jenna Fischer is 48. Actor Tobias Menzies is 48. Actor Sarayu Blue is 47. Actor Audrey Marie Anderson is 47. Actor TJ Thyne is 47. Bluegrass singer-musician Frank Solivan is 45. Actor Laura Prepon is 42. Actor Bel Powley is 30. Poet and activist Amanda Gorman is 24. Actor Giselle Eisenberg (TV: "Life in Pieces") 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 is Monday, March 7, the 66th day of 2022. There are 299 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 7, 1965, a march by civil rights demonstrators was violently broken up at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, by state troopers and a sheriff's posse in what came to be known as "Bloody Sunday." On this date: In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a U.S. patent for his telephone. In 1911, President William Howard Taft ordered 20,000 troops to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the Mexican Revolution. In 1916, Bavarian Motor Works (BMW) had its beginnings in Munich, Germany, as an airplane engine manufacturer.In 1926, the first successful trans-Atlantic radio-telephone conversations took place between New York and London. In 1936, Adolf Hitler ordered his troops to march into the Rhineland, thereby breaking the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Pact. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. forces crossed the Rhine at Remagen, Germany, using the damaged but still usable Ludendorff Bridge. In 1975, the U.S. Senate revised its filibuster rule, allowing 60 senators to limit debate in most cases, instead of the previously required two-thirds of senators present. In 1994, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a parody that pokes fun at an original work can be considered "fair use." (The ruling concerned a parody of the Roy Orbison song "Oh, Pretty Woman" by the rap group 2 Live Crew.)In 1999, movie director Stanley Kubrick, whose films included "Dr. Strangelove," "A Clockwork Orange" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," died in Hertfordshire, England, at age 70, having just finished editing "Eyes Wide Shut."In 2005, President George W. Bush nominated John Bolton to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, an appointment that ran into Democratic opposition, prompting Bush to make a recess appointment.In 2016, Peyton Manning announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the National Football League. In 2020, health officials in Florida said two people who had tested positive for the new coronavirus had died; the deaths were the first on the East Coast attributed to the outbreak. Ten years ago: President Barack Obama, speaking at a Daimler truck plant in Mount Holly, North Carolina, made his most urgent appeal to date for the nation to wean itself from oil, calling it a "fuel of the past" and demanding that the United States broaden its approach to energy. The Indianapolis Colts released injured quarterback Peyton Manning, who went on to play for the Denver Broncos.Five years ago: WikiLeaks published thousands of documents described as secret files about CIA hacking tools the government employed to break into users' computers, mobile phones and even smart TVs from companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung. The Commerce Department reported the U.S. trade deficit jumped in January 2017 by 9.6 percent to $48.5 billion, the highest level in nearly five years as a flood of mobile phones and other consumer products widened America's trade gap with China. A freight train smashed into a charter bus at a rail crossing in Biloxi, Mississippi, leaving four people dead.One year ago: In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, their first since they stepped aside from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, spoke of racism and mistreatment from within the royal family; Meghan, who is biracial, said the palace had failed to help her when she had suicidal thoughts, and that a member of the royal family had raised "concerns" about the color of her baby's skin when she was pregnant with her son, Archie. Pope Francis wrapped up a historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority. Team LeBron romped to a 170-150 win over Team Durant in the NBA's 70th All-Star Game. Today's Birthdays: International Motorsports Hall of Famer Janet Guthrie is 84. Actor Daniel J. Travanti is 82. Entertainment executive Michael Eisner is 80. Rock musician Chris White (The Zombies) is 79. Rock singer Peter Wolf is 76. Rock musician Matthew Fisher (Procol Harum) is 76. Pro Football Hall of Famer Franco Harris is 72. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann is 70. R&amp;B singer-musician Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 70. Rock musician Kenny Aronoff (BoDeans, John Mellencamp) is 69. Actor Bryan Cranston is 66. Actor Donna Murphy is 63. Actor Nick Searcy is 63. Golfer Tom Lehman is 63. International Tennis Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl is 62. Actor Mary Beth Evans is 61. Singer-actor Taylor Dayne is 60. Actor Bill Brochtrup is 59. Author E.L. James is 59. Author Bret Easton Ellis is 58. Opera singer Denyce Graves is 58. Comedian Wanda Sykes is 58. Actor Jonathan Del Arco is 56. Rock musician Randy Guss (Toad the Wet Sprocket) is 55. Actor Rachel Weisz is 52. Actor Peter Sarsgaard is 51. Actor Jay Duplass is 49. Classical singer Sebastien Izambard (Il Divo) is 49. Rock singer Hugo Ferreira (Tantric) is 48. Actor Jenna Fischer is 48. Actor Tobias Menzies is 48. Actor Sarayu Blue is 47. Actor Audrey Marie Anderson is 47. Actor TJ Thyne is 47. Bluegrass singer-musician Frank Solivan is 45. Actor Laura Prepon is 42. Actor Bel Powley is 30. Poet and activist Amanda Gorman is 24. Actor Giselle Eisenberg (TV: "Life in Pieces") is 15.

Today in History - March 7

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

Would you like to go camping on a lakefront property? Then build yourself a lake next door.&nbsp;

That statement might sound overly simplistic, but today we’ll learn about a reservoir that was recently constructed in southwest Kansas. It is serving the outdoor recreation needs of thousands of people in Kansas and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Last week we met the Jantz family of MJE LLC, which is the company that constructed this project known as HorseThief Reservoir. Audrey Rupp is district manager for HorseThief Reservoir. Gene Webb is HorseThief’s historian.&nbsp;

Audrey grew up at Tribune, studied tourism and hospitality at Fort Hays State University and became manager at HorseThief in November 2021. Webb is a lifelong resident of Hodgeman County where the lake is located.&nbsp;

“I’ve hunted and fished in this area since I was 12 years old,” Gene said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Now I’m 85.”&nbsp;

Gene served on the board of the HorseThief Reservoir Benefit District for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Corps of Engineers had been interested in the possibility of a dam here back in the 1930s,” Gene said.&nbsp;

In tight budget climates, how would such a project get accomplished? In more recent years, the Pawnee watershed district studied the issue and proposed going to the state to create a tax benefit district that could generate resources for reservoir construction.&nbsp;

“I was on an advisory committee to see if people were willing to support a sales tax to build the lake,” Gene said. In 2004, the proposal was put on the ballot in Hodgeman, Ford, Gray and Finney counties. The proposal passed by more than a 2-1 margin. The Pawnee Watershed District owns the land, which is leased to the HorseThief Benefit District.&nbsp;

In 2009, the 7,200 foot long dam was completed. The reservoir was constructed in a scenic area nine miles west of the rural community of Jetmore, population 770 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;

The reservoir takes its name from a nearby canyon where the old-timers say horse thieves were hung back in frontier days. Here’s my advice:&nbsp;&nbsp;When you come to the reservoir today, bring your own horse….&nbsp;

HorseThief Reservoir is now the largest body of water in southwest Kansas, consisting of 450 acres of water in 1600 acres of prairie. “Everybody said (the lake) would never fill with water,” Audrey said, due to the fickle nature of western Kansas rainfall. “By spring 2010 it was filled to 50% and by July 2016 it was filled to capacity.”&nbsp;

In 2018, an estimated 100,000 visitors came to HorseThief Reservoir from many states.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have 54 camping sites with utilities and primitive camping sites all over,” Audrey said.&nbsp;

There are boat docks, barbecue sites, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, windsurfing, an archery range, swimming area, equestrian corrals, hiking and biking trails, a lodge, and a stage and open air pavilion which has hosted a red dirt music festival plus weddings and holiday parties.&nbsp;

There are also five yurts, which sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. These are domelike structures for lodging. A reservoir visitor can opt for primitive camping or go for a yurt with the comforts of home.&nbsp;

A couple of the yurts are fully equipped with running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, bathrooms, queen beds and more. This is for what some call Glamping – glamorous camping.&nbsp;

Walk-in hunting is allowed for deer, waterfowl, and upland birds. The lake is stocked with walleye, large mouth bass, channel cat, bluegill, sage eye and more. “I’m still an avid fisherman,” Gene said.&nbsp;

There are also special events such as Zombie paintball in the fall, plus a rooster roundup contest and more. “We have a friends group which holds fundraisers with the proceeds going to the reservoir,” Audrey said. “We are actively working on plans for further enhancements to get people here year-round.”&nbsp;

For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.horsethiefreservoir.com/" target="_blank">www.horsethiefreservoir.com</a>.&nbsp;

Would you like to go camping on a lakefront property? Then build a lake next door. We commend Audrey Rupp, Gene Webb and all those involved with HorseThief Reservoir for making a difference with this community enhancement in outdoor recreation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s go to the lake!&nbsp;

Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623560862487.jpeg" alt="Ron Wilson. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Ron Wilson. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State UniversityWould you like to go camping on a lakefront property? Then build yourself a lake next door.&nbsp;That statement might sound overly simplistic, but today we’ll learn about a reservoir that was recently constructed in southwest Kansas. It is serving the outdoor recreation needs of thousands of people in Kansas and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last week we met the Jantz family of MJE LLC, which is the company that constructed this project known as HorseThief Reservoir. Audrey Rupp is district manager for HorseThief Reservoir. Gene Webb is HorseThief’s historian.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646578194231.jpeg" alt="HorseThief Reservoir. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>HorseThief Reservoir. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>Audrey grew up at Tribune, studied tourism and hospitality at Fort Hays State University and became manager at HorseThief in November 2021. Webb is a lifelong resident of Hodgeman County where the lake is located.&nbsp;“I’ve hunted and fished in this area since I was 12 years old,” Gene said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Now I’m 85.”&nbsp;Gene served on the board of the HorseThief Reservoir Benefit District for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Corps of Engineers had been interested in the possibility of a dam here back in the 1930s,” Gene said.&nbsp;In tight budget climates, how would such a project get accomplished? In more recent years, the Pawnee watershed district studied the issue and proposed going to the state to create a tax benefit district that could generate resources for reservoir construction.&nbsp;“I was on an advisory committee to see if people were willing to support a sales tax to build the lake,” Gene said. In 2004, the proposal was put on the ballot in Hodgeman, Ford, Gray and Finney counties. The proposal passed by more than a 2-1 margin. The Pawnee Watershed District owns the land, which is leased to the HorseThief Benefit District.&nbsp;In 2009, the 7,200 foot long dam was completed. The reservoir was constructed in a scenic area nine miles west of the rural community of Jetmore, population 770 people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;The reservoir takes its name from a nearby canyon where the old-timers say horse thieves were hung back in frontier days. Here’s my advice:&nbsp;&nbsp;When you come to the reservoir today, bring your own horse….&nbsp;HorseThief Reservoir is now the largest body of water in southwest Kansas, consisting of 450 acres of water in 1600 acres of prairie. “Everybody said (the lake) would never fill with water,” Audrey said, due to the fickle nature of western Kansas rainfall. “By spring 2010 it was filled to 50% and by July 2016 it was filled to capacity.”&nbsp;In 2018, an estimated 100,000 visitors came to HorseThief Reservoir from many states.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have 54 camping sites with utilities and primitive camping sites all over,” Audrey said.&nbsp;There are boat docks, barbecue sites, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, windsurfing, an archery range, swimming area, equestrian corrals, hiking and biking trails, a lodge, and a stage and open air pavilion which has hosted a red dirt music festival plus weddings and holiday parties.&nbsp;There are also five yurts, which sounds like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. These are domelike structures for lodging. A reservoir visitor can opt for primitive camping or go for a yurt with the comforts of home.&nbsp;A couple of the yurts are fully equipped with running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, bathrooms, queen beds and more. This is for what some call Glamping – glamorous camping.&nbsp;Walk-in hunting is allowed for deer, waterfowl, and upland birds. The lake is stocked with walleye, large mouth bass, channel cat, bluegill, sage eye and more. “I’m still an avid fisherman,” Gene said.&nbsp;There are also special events such as Zombie paintball in the fall, plus a rooster roundup contest and more. “We have a friends group which holds fundraisers with the proceeds going to the reservoir,” Audrey said. “We are actively working on plans for further enhancements to get people here year-round.”&nbsp;For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.horsethiefreservoir.com/" target="_blank">www.horsethiefreservoir.com</a>.&nbsp;Would you like to go camping on a lakefront property? Then build a lake next door. We commend Audrey Rupp, Gene Webb and all those involved with HorseThief Reservoir for making a difference with this community enhancement in outdoor recreation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s go to the lake!&nbsp;Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

NOW THAT'S RURAL: Audrey Rupp, HorseThief Reservoir

Today is Sunday, March 6, the 65th day of 2022. There are 300 days left in the year. 

On March 6, 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II. 

In 1834, the city of York in Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto.

In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell as Mexican forces led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna stormed the fortress after a 13-day siege; the battle claimed the lives of all the Texan defenders, nearly 200 strong, including William Travis, James Bowie and Davy Crockett.

In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dred Scott v. Sandford, ruled 7-2 that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and therefore could not sue for his freedom in federal court.

In 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co.

In 1933, a national bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at calming panicked depositors went into effect.

In 1964, heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay officially changed his name to Muhammad Ali. 

In 1970, a bomb being built inside a Greenwich Village townhouse in New York by the radical Weathermen accidentally went off, destroying the house and killing three group members. 

In 1973, Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, 80, died in Danby, Vermont. 

In 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of "The CBS Evening News." 

In 1998, the Army honored three Americans who'd risked their lives and turned their weapons on fellow soldiers to stop the slaughter of Vietnamese villagers at My Lai in 1968.

In 2002, Independent Counsel Robert Ray issued his final report in which he wrote that former President Bill Clinton could have been indicted and probably would have been convicted in the scandal involving former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. 

In 2016, former first lady Nancy Reagan died in Los Angeles at age 94.

Ten years ago: In Super Tuesday contests, Republican Mitt Romney narrowly won in pivotal Ohio, seized a home-state victory in Massachusetts, triumphed in Idaho, Vermont and Alaska, and won easily in Virginia, where neither Rick Santorum nor Newt Gingrich was on the ballot; Santorum won contests in Oklahoma, Tennessee and North Dakota, while Gingrich won at home in Georgia. Former Texas tycoon R. Allen Stanford was convicted in Houston of bilking his investors out of more than $7 billion through a Ponzi scheme. (Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in prison.)

Five years ago: Without fanfare, President Donald Trump signed a scaled-back version of his controversial ban on many foreign travelers, one that still barred new visas for people from six Muslim-majority countries and temporarily shut down America's refugee program.

One year ago: After working through the night on a mountain of amendments, the Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, setting up final approval by the House. Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, died at 85 in Sarasota, Florida.

Today's Birthdays: Former FBI and CIA director William Webster is 98. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is 96. Dancer-actor Carmen de Lavallade is 91. Former Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova is 85. Former Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo., is 83. Actor-writer Joanna Miles is 82. Actor Ben Murphy is 80. Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is 78. Rock musician Hugh Grundy (The Zombies) is 77. Rock singer-musician David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) is 76. Actor Anna Maria Horsford is 75. Actor-director Rob Reiner is 75. Singer Kiki Dee is 75. TV consumer reporter John Stossel is 75. Composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz is 74. Rock singer-musician Phil Alvin (The Blasters) is 69. Sports correspondent Armen Keteyian is 69. Actor Tom Arnold is 63. Actor D.L. Hughley is 59. Country songwriter Skip Ewing is 58. Actor Shuler Hensley is 55. Actor Connie Britton is 55. Actor Moira Kelly is 54. Actor Amy Pietz is 53. Rock musician Chris Broderick (Megadeth) is 52. Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is 50. Country singer Trent Willmon is 49. Rapper Beanie Sigel is 48. Rapper Bubba Sparxxx is 45. Actor Shaun Evans is 42. Rock musician Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend) is 38. MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta is 36. Actor Eli Marienthal is 36. Rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator is 31. Actor Dillon Freasier is 26. Actor Savannah Stehlin is 26. Actor Millicent Simmonds (Film: "Wonderstruck") is 19.

<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 Sunday, March 6, the 65th day of 2022. There are 300 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 6, 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II. On this date: In 1834, the city of York in Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto.In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell as Mexican forces led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna stormed the fortress after a 13-day siege; the battle claimed the lives of all the Texan defenders, nearly 200 strong, including William Travis, James Bowie and Davy Crockett.In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dred Scott v. Sandford, ruled 7-2 that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and therefore could not sue for his freedom in federal court.In 1912, Oreo sandwich cookies were first introduced by the National Biscuit Co.In 1933, a national bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at calming panicked depositors went into effect.In 1964, heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay officially changed his name to Muhammad Ali. In 1970, a bomb being built inside a Greenwich Village townhouse in New York by the radical Weathermen accidentally went off, destroying the house and killing three group members. In 1973, Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, 80, died in Danby, Vermont. In 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of "The CBS Evening News." In 1998, the Army honored three Americans who'd risked their lives and turned their weapons on fellow soldiers to stop the slaughter of Vietnamese villagers at My Lai in 1968.In 2002, Independent Counsel Robert Ray issued his final report in which he wrote that former President Bill Clinton could have been indicted and probably would have been convicted in the scandal involving former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In 2016, former first lady Nancy Reagan died in Los Angeles at age 94.Ten years ago: In Super Tuesday contests, Republican Mitt Romney narrowly won in pivotal Ohio, seized a home-state victory in Massachusetts, triumphed in Idaho, Vermont and Alaska, and won easily in Virginia, where neither Rick Santorum nor Newt Gingrich was on the ballot; Santorum won contests in Oklahoma, Tennessee and North Dakota, while Gingrich won at home in Georgia. Former Texas tycoon R. Allen Stanford was convicted in Houston of bilking his investors out of more than $7 billion through a Ponzi scheme. (Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in prison.) Five years ago: Without fanfare, President Donald Trump signed a scaled-back version of his controversial ban on many foreign travelers, one that still barred new visas for people from six Muslim-majority countries and temporarily shut down America's refugee program. One year ago: After working through the night on a mountain of amendments, the Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, setting up final approval by the House. Carla Wallenda, a member of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act and the last surviving child of the famed troupe's founder, died at 85 in Sarasota, Florida.Today's Birthdays: Former FBI and CIA director William Webster is 98. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is 96. Dancer-actor Carmen de Lavallade is 91. Former Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova is 85. Former Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond, R-Mo., is 83. Actor-writer Joanna Miles is 82. Actor Ben Murphy is 80. Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is 78. Rock musician Hugh Grundy (The Zombies) is 77. Rock singer-musician David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) is 76. Actor Anna Maria Horsford is 75. Actor-director Rob Reiner is 75. Singer Kiki Dee is 75. TV consumer reporter John Stossel is 75. Composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz is 74. Rock singer-musician Phil Alvin (The Blasters) is 69. Sports correspondent Armen Keteyian is 69. Actor Tom Arnold is 63. Actor D.L. Hughley is 59. Country songwriter Skip Ewing is 58. Actor Shuler Hensley is 55. Actor Connie Britton is 55. Actor Moira Kelly is 54. Actor Amy Pietz is 53. Rock musician Chris Broderick (Megadeth) is 52. Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is 50. Country singer Trent Willmon is 49. Rapper Beanie Sigel is 48. Rapper Bubba Sparxxx is 45. Actor Shaun Evans is 42. Rock musician Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend) is 38. MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta is 36. Actor Eli Marienthal is 36. Rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator is 31. Actor Dillon Freasier is 26. Actor Savannah Stehlin is 26. Actor Millicent Simmonds (Film: "Wonderstruck") is 19.

Today in History - March 6

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

With 20 seconds to play in the sub-state championship game, the Solomon Gorillas boys basketball team trailed 10th-ranked Clifton-Clyde 45-50 on the Eagles home floor without the ball.

No one in the building believed that Solomon, a team that had never clinched a spot in the state tournament in its existence, had a prayer to pull off the impossible.

It started with a Makaen Hastings steal and score with an and-1 that the junior buried without a second thought.

A timeout and a second turnover led to Hastings at the cup with an opportunity to draw even which he powered through the contact for a second and-1 in just ten seconds of game time.

A free throw from the junior would give Solomon the lead in regulation and as Clifton-Clyde scrambled to throw the ball in for the final possession, Hastings swooped in, stole the inbound pass, and laid it in to give Solomon a three-point lead in the closing seconds.

In front of a shocked and horrified Eagles crowd, the Gorillas secured their first state tournament berth in program history with a team down one of its best seniors and a coach in his first year who has yet to blow out 24 candles.

“We talked all week about how this game would have ups and downs,” Solomon head coach Kyler Stein said. “Clifton-Clyde is a really good team and they went on some runs but we battled all game with them. We told the guys to believe, that we were going to find a way and we did just that.

The late heroics from Hastings were just the icing on the cake of a 32-point performance from the Gorilla's top scorer on the season.

“It’s the best game I’ve seen him play,” Stein said. “He’s an incredible athlete and he stepped up on the biggest stage. I can’t say enough good things about him tonight, I’m just glad he’s on our team and that we don’t have to coach against him.”

No matter what happens at the state tournament in Dodge City next week, this Gorillas team has already etched themselves into the record books as one of the best to ever play in Solomon, but the team isn’t content to be done just yet.

“It’s always nice to make history and this was very well deserved for this group,” Stein said. “This is great but we’re not satisfied and we have much bigger goals to accomplish.”

While Clifton-Clyde wraps up their season at 15-6, the Gorillas set their sights on the week to come, and will be in search not just of the team's first appearance at state, but for their first state tournament win in program history.

For continuing coverage of the Solomon boy’s basketball team at state stay tuned to the Salina Post.

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 </figure>With 20 seconds to play in the sub-state championship game, the Solomon Gorillas boys basketball team trailed 10th-ranked Clifton-Clyde 45-50 on the Eagles home floor without the ball.No one in the building believed that Solomon, a team that had never clinched a spot in the state tournament in its existence, had a prayer to pull off the impossible.No one that is, except the Gorillas.It started with a Makaen Hastings steal and score with an and-1 that the junior buried without a second thought.48-50A timeout and a second turnover led to Hastings at the cup with an opportunity to draw even which he powered through the contact for a second and-1 in just ten seconds of game time.50-50A free throw from the junior would give Solomon the lead in regulation and as Clifton-Clyde scrambled to throw the ball in for the final possession, Hastings swooped in, stole the inbound pass, and laid it in to give Solomon a three-point lead in the closing seconds.53-50In front of a shocked and horrified Eagles crowd, the Gorillas secured their first state tournament berth in program history with a team down one of its best seniors and a coach in his first year who has yet to blow out 24 candles.“We talked all week about how this game would have ups and downs,” Solomon head coach Kyler Stein said. “Clifton-Clyde is a really good team and they went on some runs but we battled all game with them. We told the guys to believe, that we were going to find a way and we did just that.The late heroics from Hastings were just the icing on the cake of a 32-point performance from the Gorilla's top scorer on the season.“It’s the best game I’ve seen him play,” Stein said. “He’s an incredible athlete and he stepped up on the biggest stage. I can’t say enough good things about him tonight, I’m just glad he’s on our team and that we don’t have to coach against him.”No matter what happens at the state tournament in Dodge City next week, this Gorillas team has already etched themselves into the record books as one of the best to ever play in Solomon, but the team isn’t content to be done just yet.“It’s always nice to make history and this was very well deserved for this group,” Stein said. “This is great but we’re not satisfied and we have much bigger goals to accomplish.”While Clifton-Clyde wraps up their season at 15-6, the Gorillas set their sights on the week to come, and will be in search not just of the team's first appearance at state, but for their first state tournament win in program history.For continuing coverage of the Solomon boy’s basketball team at state stay tuned to the Salina Post.Photo courtesy of Kyler Stein

Hastings' miracle propels Solomon to first-ever state title bid

The 38th Salina Spring Poetry Series is not just an ordinary gathering of poets.

This year's series features a lineup of socially minded poets brought together by Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina. Sponsored by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities, the poetry series is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesdays in April in the courtyard of Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry Street, and in the first-floor atrium of The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

The reading are open to the public at no charge. A cash bar will be available for refreshmens at all the readings, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities noted.

"It is exciting to have Kansas's Poet Laureate, Huascar Medina, curating this year's lineup," said Brad Anderson, executive director of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities. "Salina Arts &amp; Humanities greatly values the poetry series’ role over the last four decades, bringing a diverse collection of voices to the community."

Medina selected poets with a broad range of perspectives featuring experiences from working with incarcerated populations to human's relationship with soil and the prairie, according to information from Salina Arts &amp; Humanities.

"Salina has a real gem in the Salina Spring Poetry Series," said Medina. "It's a long-standing poetry event in Kansas that continues to grow in popularity and notoriety. I'm honored to be a curator and humbled to be a part of this poetic tradition."

Following is information about this year's poets, as provided by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities.

Bobby LeFebre 7 p.m. April 5, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry Street

Bobby LeFebre is an award-winning writer, performer, and cultural worker. He fuses a non-traditional multi-hyphenated professional identity to imagine new realities, empower communities, advance arts and culture, and serve as an agent of provocation, transformation, equity, and social change. LeFebre's work has appeared in The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Guardian, American Theater Magazine, NPR, and <a href="http://Poets.Org">Poets.Org</a>. In 2019, LeFebre was named Colorado's 8th Poet Laureate, making him the youngest and first person of color to be appointed to the position in its 100-year history. LeFebre holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Metropolitan University of Denver and a master's degree in art, literature, and culture from the University of Denver.

Michael Kleber-Diggs 7 p.m. April 12, the first-floor atrium at The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe

Michael Kleber-Diggs is a poet, essayist, and literary critic. His debut poetry collection, Worldly Things (Milkweed Editions, 2021), won the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize. Among other places, Kleber-Diggs' writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Poem-a-Day, Poetry Daily, Poetry Northwest, Potomac Review, Hunger Mountain, Memorious, and various anthologies. Since 2016, Michael has been an instructor with the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop. He also teaches creative writing in Augsburg University's low-res MFA program and at Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. He was born and raised in Kansas and now lives in St. Paul, Minn.

Megan Kaminski 7 p.m. April 19, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry Street

Megan Kaminski is a poet and essayist and the author of three books of poetry, Gentlewomen (Noemi, 2020), Deep City (Noemi Press, 2015), and Desiring Map (Coconut Books, 2012). Prairie Divination, her forthcoming illustrated collection of essays + oracle deck with artist L. Ann Wheeler, turns to the prairie's plants, animals, and geological features as guides for living in good relation to each other, re-aligning thinking towards kinship, community, and interdependence. An associate professor in English at the University of Kansas, she specializes in poetry and poetics, plant studies, queer ecology, somatics, eco-arts practices, and the environmental humanities. Her work is informed by interdisciplinary research in social welfare, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and previous work in the healing arts and at non-profit environmental organizations.

Huascar Medina 7 p.m. April 26, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry Street

Huascar Medina is the current Poet Laureate of Kansas (2019-2022), Lit Editor for seveneightfive magazine, creator/host of Kansas is Lit on <a href="http://785live.com">785live.com</a>, a staff editor at South Broadway Press, and a freelance writer. He's published two collections of poetry, Un Mango Grows in Kansas (2020) and How to Hang the Moon (2017). His words have appeared in The New York Times, Latino Book Review, Flint Hills Review, and elsewhere.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe 38th Salina Spring Poetry Series is not just an ordinary gathering of poets.This year's series features a lineup of socially minded poets brought together by Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina. Sponsored by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities, the poetry series is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesdays in April in the courtyard of Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry Street, and in the first-floor atrium of The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe Avenue.The reading are open to the public at no charge. A cash bar will be available for refreshmens at all the readings, Salina Arts &amp; Humanities noted."It is exciting to have Kansas's Poet Laureate, Huascar Medina, curating this year's lineup," said Brad Anderson, executive director of Salina Arts &amp; Humanities. "Salina Arts &amp; Humanities greatly values the poetry series’ role over the last four decades, bringing a diverse collection of voices to the community."Medina selected poets with a broad range of perspectives featuring experiences from working with incarcerated populations to human's relationship with soil and the prairie, according to information from Salina Arts &amp; Humanities."Salina has a real gem in the Salina Spring Poetry Series," said Medina. "It's a long-standing poetry event in Kansas that continues to grow in popularity and notoriety. I'm honored to be a curator and humbled to be a part of this poetic tradition."Following is information about this year's poets, as provided by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities.<figure>
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 </figure>Bobby LeFebre 7 p.m. April 5, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry StreetBobby LeFebre is an award-winning writer, performer, and cultural worker. He fuses a non-traditional multi-hyphenated professional identity to imagine new realities, empower communities, advance arts and culture, and serve as an agent of provocation, transformation, equity, and social change. LeFebre's work has appeared in The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Guardian, American Theater Magazine, NPR, and <a href="http://Poets.Org">Poets.Org</a>. In 2019, LeFebre was named Colorado's 8th Poet Laureate, making him the youngest and first person of color to be appointed to the position in its 100-year history. LeFebre holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Metropolitan University of Denver and a master's degree in art, literature, and culture from the University of Denver.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646535986687.png" alt="Michael Kleber-Diggs.&nbsp;Photo by Ayanna Muata courtesy Salina Arts &amp; Humanities" />
 <figcaption>Michael Kleber-Diggs.&nbsp;Photo by Ayanna Muata courtesy Salina Arts &amp; Humanities</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael Kleber-Diggs 7 p.m. April 12, the first-floor atrium at The Temple, 336 S. Santa FeMichael Kleber-Diggs is a poet, essayist, and literary critic. His debut poetry collection, Worldly Things (Milkweed Editions, 2021), won the Max Ritvo Poetry Prize. Among other places, Kleber-Diggs' writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Poem-a-Day, Poetry Daily, Poetry Northwest, Potomac Review, Hunger Mountain, Memorious, and various anthologies. Since 2016, Michael has been an instructor with the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop. He also teaches creative writing in Augsburg University's low-res MFA program and at Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. He was born and raised in Kansas and now lives in St. Paul, Minn.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646536102517.png" alt="Megan Kaminski. Photo courtesy Salina Arts and Humanities" />
 <figcaption>Megan Kaminski. Photo courtesy Salina Arts and Humanities</figcaption>
 </figure>Megan Kaminski 7 p.m. April 19, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry StreetMegan Kaminski is a poet and essayist and the author of three books of poetry, Gentlewomen (Noemi, 2020), Deep City (Noemi Press, 2015), and Desiring Map (Coconut Books, 2012). Prairie Divination, her forthcoming illustrated collection of essays + oracle deck with artist L. Ann Wheeler, turns to the prairie's plants, animals, and geological features as guides for living in good relation to each other, re-aligning thinking towards kinship, community, and interdependence. An associate professor in English at the University of Kansas, she specializes in poetry and poetics, plant studies, queer ecology, somatics, eco-arts practices, and the environmental humanities. Her work is informed by interdisciplinary research in social welfare, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and previous work in the healing arts and at non-profit environmental organizations.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1646536205001.png" alt="Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina. Photo courtesy Salina Arts &amp; Humanities" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina. Photo courtesy Salina Arts &amp; Humanities</figcaption>
 </figure>Huascar Medina 7 p.m. April 26, the courtyard at Homewood Suites, 115 E. Mulberry StreetHuascar Medina is the current Poet Laureate of Kansas (2019-2022), Lit Editor for seveneightfive magazine, creator/host of Kansas is Lit on <a href="http://785live.com">785live.com</a>, a staff editor at South Broadway Press, and a freelance writer. He's published two collections of poetry, Un Mango Grows in Kansas (2020) and How to Hang the Moon (2017). His words have appeared in The New York Times, Latino Book Review, Flint Hills Review, and elsewhere.

Salina Spring Poetry Series lineup announced

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.

Just before noon Friday,&nbsp;&nbsp;deputies served an Osage County arrest warrant in the 300 block of North 3rd Street in Quenemo, according to sheriff Chris Wells.

Deputies arrested 57-year-old Chris W. Fine of Quenemo and transported him to the Osage County Jail Facility for the warrant.

After arriving at the jail facility, suspected methamphetamine was in Fine’s possession. Fine was booked into jail on the warrant. He also faced requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

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 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.Just before noon Friday,&nbsp;&nbsp;deputies served an Osage County arrest warrant in the 300 block of North 3rd Street in Quenemo, according to sheriff Chris Wells.Deputies arrested 57-year-old Chris W. Fine of Quenemo and transported him to the Osage County Jail Facility for the warrant.After arriving at the jail facility, suspected methamphetamine was in Fine’s possession. Fine was booked into jail on the warrant. He also faced requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

Kansas deputies found meth while booking suspect into jail

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Today is Saturday, March 5, the 64th day of 2022. There are 301 days left in the year.

On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place as British soldiers who'd been taunted by a crowd of colonists opened fire, killing five people.

In 1849, Zachary Taylor was inaugurated as the 12th president of the United States. (The swearing-in was delayed by a day because March 4 fell on a Sunday.)

In 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began in the U.S. Senate, with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase presiding. Johnson, the first U.S. president to be impeached, was accused of "high crimes and misdemeanors" stemming from his attempt to fire Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; the trial ended on May 26 with Johnson's acquittal.

In 1933, in German parliamentary elections, the Nazi Party won 44 percent of the vote; the Nazis joined with a conservative nationalist party to gain a slender majority in the Reichstag.

In 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, in which he said: "From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an 'iron curtain' has descended across the continent, allowing police governments to rule Eastern Europe."

In 1953, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin died after three decades in power.

In 1963, country music performers Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in the crash of their plane, a Piper Comanche, near Camden, Tennessee, along with pilot Randy Hughes (Cline's manager).

In 1970, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons went into effect after 43 nations ratified it.

In 1979, NASA's Voyager 1 space probe flew past Jupiter, sending back photographs of the planet and its moons.

In 1982, comedian John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose in a rented bungalow in Hollywood; he was 33.

In 1998, NASA scientists said enough water was frozen in the loose soil of the moon to support a lunar base and perhaps, one day, a human colony.

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted in New York of obstructing justice and lying to the government about why she'd unloaded her Imclone stock just before the price plummeted; her ex-stockbroker, Peter Bacanovic, also was found guilty in the stock scandal. (Each later received a five-month prison sentence.)

In 2020, Palestinian officials closed the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem over fears of the coronavirus. Officials ordered a cruise ship with 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew could be tested; a traveler from its previous voyage died of the coronavirus.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, where Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack.

Five years ago: Throngs of people converged in the city of Selma, Alabama, for the annual re-enactment of a key event in the civil rights movement: the 1965 march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge by demonstrators seeking voting rights.

One year ago: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's health department confirmed that members of his COVID-19 task force altered a state Health Department report to omit the full number of nursing home patients killed by the coronavirus, but insisted the changes were made because of concerns about the data's accuracy. California relaxed guidelines for reopening outdoor venues, clearing the way for fans to attend opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shut down major entertainment spots. Movie theaters in New York City reopened, operating at only 25% capacity. Pope Francis began the first-ever papal visit to Iraq with an appeal for Iraqis to protect the country's diversity, and for the country's embattled and dwindling Christian community to persevere.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Paul Sand is 90. Actor James B. Sikking is 88. Actor Fred Williamson is 84. Actor Samantha Eggar is 83. Actor Michael Warren is 76. Actor Eddie Hodges is 75. Singer Eddy Grant is 74. Rock musician Alan Clark (Dire Straits) is 70. Actor-comedian Marsha Warfield is 68. Magician Penn Jillette is 67. Actor Adriana Barraza is 66. Actor Talia Balsam is 63. Rock singers Charlie and Craig Reid (The Proclaimers) are 60. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is 56. Actor Paul Blackthorne is 53. Rock musician John Frusciante is 52. Singer Rome is 52. Actor Kevin Connolly is 48. Actor Eva Mendes is 48. Actor Jill Ritchie is 48. Actor Jolene Blalock is 47. Model Niki Taylor is 47. Actor Kimberly McCullough is 44. Actor Karolina Wydra is 41. Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is 40. Actor Dominique McElligott is 36. Actor Sterling Knight is 33. Actor Jake Lloyd is 33. Actor Micah Fowler is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, March 5, the 64th day of 2022. There are 301 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place as British soldiers who'd been taunted by a crowd of colonists opened fire, killing five people.On this date:In 1849, Zachary Taylor was inaugurated as the 12th president of the United States. (The swearing-in was delayed by a day because March 4 fell on a Sunday.)In 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began in the U.S. Senate, with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase presiding. Johnson, the first U.S. president to be impeached, was accused of "high crimes and misdemeanors" stemming from his attempt to fire Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; the trial ended on May 26 with Johnson's acquittal.In 1933, in German parliamentary elections, the Nazi Party won 44 percent of the vote; the Nazis joined with a conservative nationalist party to gain a slender majority in the Reichstag.In 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, in which he said: "From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an 'iron curtain' has descended across the continent, allowing police governments to rule Eastern Europe."In 1953, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin died after three decades in power.In 1963, country music performers Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in the crash of their plane, a Piper Comanche, near Camden, Tennessee, along with pilot Randy Hughes (Cline's manager).In 1970, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons went into effect after 43 nations ratified it.In 1979, NASA's Voyager 1 space probe flew past Jupiter, sending back photographs of the planet and its moons.In 1982, comedian John Belushi was found dead of a drug overdose in a rented bungalow in Hollywood; he was 33.In 1998, NASA scientists said enough water was frozen in the loose soil of the moon to support a lunar base and perhaps, one day, a human colony.In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted in New York of obstructing justice and lying to the government about why she'd unloaded her Imclone stock just before the price plummeted; her ex-stockbroker, Peter Bacanovic, also was found guilty in the stock scandal. (Each later received a five-month prison sentence.)In 2020, Palestinian officials closed the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem over fears of the coronavirus. Officials ordered a cruise ship with 3,500 people aboard to stay back from the California coast until passengers and crew could be tested; a traveler from its previous voyage died of the coronavirus.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, where Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack.Five years ago: Throngs of people converged in the city of Selma, Alabama, for the annual re-enactment of a key event in the civil rights movement: the 1965 march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge by demonstrators seeking voting rights.One year ago: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's health department confirmed that members of his COVID-19 task force altered a state Health Department report to omit the full number of nursing home patients killed by the coronavirus, but insisted the changes were made because of concerns about the data's accuracy. California relaxed guidelines for reopening outdoor venues, clearing the way for fans to attend opening-day baseball games and return to Disneyland nearly a year after coronavirus restrictions shut down major entertainment spots. Movie theaters in New York City reopened, operating at only 25% capacity. Pope Francis began the first-ever papal visit to Iraq with an appeal for Iraqis to protect the country's diversity, and for the country's embattled and dwindling Christian community to persevere.Today's Birthdays: Actor Paul Sand is 90. Actor James B. Sikking is 88. Actor Fred Williamson is 84. Actor Samantha Eggar is 83. Actor Michael Warren is 76. Actor Eddie Hodges is 75. Singer Eddy Grant is 74. Rock musician Alan Clark (Dire Straits) is 70. Actor-comedian Marsha Warfield is 68. Magician Penn Jillette is 67. Actor Adriana Barraza is 66. Actor Talia Balsam is 63. Rock singers Charlie and Craig Reid (The Proclaimers) are 60. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is 56. Actor Paul Blackthorne is 53. Rock musician John Frusciante is 52. Singer Rome is 52. Actor Kevin Connolly is 48. Actor Eva Mendes is 48. Actor Jill Ritchie is 48. Actor Jolene Blalock is 47. Model Niki Taylor is 47. Actor Kimberly McCullough is 44. Actor Karolina Wydra is 41. Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is 40. Actor Dominique McElligott is 36. Actor Sterling Knight is 33. Actor Jake Lloyd is 33. Actor Micah Fowler is 24.

Today in History - March 5

DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) on Friday arrested a man who was formerly an officer of the Lawrence Police Department, according to a media release from the agency.

On Nov. 1, 2021, the Lawrence Police Department requested KBI assistance after they received a report that day from a female subject alleging that one of their officers, Jonathan, M. Gardner, 41, of Tonganoxie, had sexually assaulted her while he was on duty. The crime is suspected to have occurred on Jan. 1, 2017.

KBI agents initiated an investigation. The Lawrence Police Department cooperated fully with the case. Soon after Gardner was separated from employment with the Police Department, according to the KBI.

Just after 8a.m. Friday, KBI agents arrested Gardner near the intersection of Smiley Road and Highway 40. The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.

Gardner is being held requested charge of one count of rape, 12 counts of unlawful acts concerning computers, and 12 counts of official misconduct. The charges of official misconduct and unlawful acts with computers claim Gardner committed illegal and unauthorized searches of the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS), as well as internal police department public safety systems between 2017 and 2020.

Lawrence Police Chief Lockhart said, “I am appalled by the alleged conduct of Gardner. Those alleged actions are not consistent with the values of the department and, if true, Gardner violated the trust of the community he was sworn to serve. The conduct Gardner is accused of is not tolerated by the department. The department acted swiftly when notified of the allegation and is grateful to the Kansas Bureau of

Investigation for its investigation into this matter. Most importantly, I would like to extend my appreciation to the community member who possessed the courage and bravery to come forward and report this allegation to our agency.”

Gardner was booked into the Leavenworth County Jail and&nbsp; issued a $50,000 bond. He is no longer in custody.

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 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) on Friday arrested a man who was formerly an officer of the Lawrence Police Department, according to a media release from the agency.On Nov. 1, 2021, the Lawrence Police Department requested KBI assistance after they received a report that day from a female subject alleging that one of their officers, Jonathan, M. Gardner, 41, of Tonganoxie, had sexually assaulted her while he was on duty. The crime is suspected to have occurred on Jan. 1, 2017.KBI agents initiated an investigation. The Lawrence Police Department cooperated fully with the case. Soon after Gardner was separated from employment with the Police Department, according to the KBI.Just after 8a.m. Friday, KBI agents arrested Gardner near the intersection of Smiley Road and Highway 40. The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.Gardner is being held requested charge of one count of rape, 12 counts of unlawful acts concerning computers, and 12 counts of official misconduct. The charges of official misconduct and unlawful acts with computers claim Gardner committed illegal and unauthorized searches of the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS), as well as internal police department public safety systems between 2017 and 2020.Lawrence Police Chief Lockhart said, “I am appalled by the alleged conduct of Gardner. Those alleged actions are not consistent with the values of the department and, if true, Gardner violated the trust of the community he was sworn to serve. The conduct Gardner is accused of is not tolerated by the department. The department acted swiftly when notified of the allegation and is grateful to the Kansas Bureau ofInvestigation for its investigation into this matter. Most importantly, I would like to extend my appreciation to the community member who possessed the courage and bravery to come forward and report this allegation to our agency.”Gardner was booked into the Leavenworth County Jail and&nbsp; issued a $50,000 bond. He is no longer in custody.

KBI: Former Kan. officer accused of rape while on duty

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Nolan Gene Howell, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:56 p.m., Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 suddenly, at his home. Nolan was born in rural Larned, Kansas on February 16, 1942, a son of the late Mildred M. (Merkel) and Weldon Gene Howell. Nolan attended the Zook Consolidated School, Zook, Kansas and graduated from St. John High School, St. John, Kansas. He then attended McPherson College where he met JoAnn Reed and also received a bachelor's degree in history and political science. Nolan Gene Howell was united in marriage to JoAnn Reed on June 13, 1964 at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson while finishing his education at McPherson College. In 1965 the couple moved to Garden City, Kansas for 10 years and they were blessed with the birth of a son, Kent Nolan and then adopted a daughter Angela. In 1975 the family moved to McPherson for five years, then moved to Great Bend, Kansas for 25 years prior to moving back to McPherson after retirement.. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson, Kansas, but recently attended the First Presbyterian Church. Through the years Nolan worked for several newspapers in western and central Kansas serving as editor of the McPherson Sentinel in the late 1970s. He then worked for St. Francis Children's Ministry of Salina, Kansas and then as a para for Canton-Galva School System from which he retired. Nolan was a member of numerous civic and professional organizations. He enjoyed all kinds of reading but particularly in Kansas history. He was an enthusiast of the automobile and a collector of miniature cars and books. He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, JoAnn Howell of McPherson, Kansas; his children Kent Nolan Howell of Topeka, Kansas and Angela Howell of Inman, Kansas; his siblings Veneta Ediger and husband Paul of McPherson, Kansas, Norman Howell and wife Mei-Feng of Fremont, California, and Janice Wokaty and husband Terry of Jacksonville, Arkansas; other relatives and a host of friends. Nolan was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend John Barkett officiating. Interment will be in the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson College and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nolan Gene Howell, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Nolan Gene Howell, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Nolan-Howell/">Nolan Gene Howell Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>February 16, 1942 - March 1, 2022Nolan Gene Howell, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:56 p.m., Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 suddenly, at his home. Nolan was born in rural Larned, Kansas on February 16, 1942, a son of the late Mildred M. (Merkel) and Weldon Gene Howell. Nolan attended the Zook Consolidated School, Zook, Kansas and graduated from St. John High School, St. John, Kansas. He then attended McPherson College where he met JoAnn Reed and also received a bachelor's degree in history and political science. Nolan Gene Howell was united in marriage to JoAnn Reed on June 13, 1964 at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson while finishing his education at McPherson College. In 1965 the couple moved to Garden City, Kansas for 10 years and they were blessed with the birth of a son, Kent Nolan and then adopted a daughter Angela. In 1975 the family moved to McPherson for five years, then moved to Great Bend, Kansas for 25 years prior to moving back to McPherson after retirement.. He was a member of Church of the Brethren McPherson, Kansas, but recently attended the First Presbyterian Church. Through the years Nolan worked for several newspapers in western and central Kansas serving as editor of the McPherson Sentinel in the late 1970s. He then worked for St. Francis Children's Ministry of Salina, Kansas and then as a para for Canton-Galva School System from which he retired. Nolan was a member of numerous civic and professional organizations. He enjoyed all kinds of reading but particularly in Kansas history. He was an enthusiast of the automobile and a collector of miniature cars and books. He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, JoAnn Howell of McPherson, Kansas; his children Kent Nolan Howell of Topeka, Kansas and Angela Howell of Inman, Kansas; his siblings Veneta Ediger and husband Paul of McPherson, Kansas, Norman Howell and wife Mei-Feng of Fremont, California, and Janice Wokaty and husband Terry of Jacksonville, Arkansas; other relatives and a host of friends. Nolan was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in McPherson, Kansas with Reverend John Barkett officiating. Interment will be in the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson College and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nolan Gene Howell, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Nolan Gene Howell

Today is Friday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2022. There are 302 days left in the year. 

On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took office as America's 32nd president. 

In 1789, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York. (The lawmakers then adjourned for lack of a quorum.) 

In 1863, the Idaho Territory was created. 

In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for a second term of office; with the end of the Civil War in sight, Lincoln declared: "With malice toward none, with charity for all." 

In 1917, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the same day President Woodrow Wilson took his oath of office for a second term (it being a Sunday, a private ceremony was held inside the U.S. Capitol; a second, public swearing-in took place the next day).

In 1966, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted in the London Evening Standard as saying, "We're more popular than Jesus now," a comment that caused an angry backlash in the United States.

In 1981, a jury in Salt Lake City convicted Joseph Paul Franklin, an avowed racist and serial killer, of violating the civil rights of two Black men, Ted Fields and David Martin, who'd been shot to death. (Franklin received two life sentences for this crime; he was executed in 2013 for the 1977 murder of a Jewish man, Gerald Gordon.) 

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation on the Iran-Contra affair, acknowledging that his overtures to Iran had "deteriorated" into an arms-for-hostages deal. 

In 1994, in New York, four extremists were convicted of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing that killed six people and injured more than a thousand. Actor-comedian John Candy died in Durango, Mexico, at age 43. 

In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sexual harassment at work can be illegal even when the offender and victim are of the same gender. 

In 2015, the Justice Department cleared Darren Wilson, a white former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer, in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a Black 18-year-old, but also issued a scathing report calling for sweeping changes in city law enforcement practices. 

In 2018, former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found unconscious on a bench in the southwestern English city of Salisbury; both survived what British authorities said was a murder attempt using a nerve agent. 

In 2020, federal health officials investigated a suburban Seattle nursing home at the center of a coronavirus outbreak. 

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama, in an address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, said he didn't want war but that he would not hesitate to attack Iran if that were the only option left to stop it from getting a nuclear weapon. Vladimir Putin scored a decisive victory in Russia's presidential election to return to the Kremlin and extend his hold on power. Nearly 300 people in the Republic of Congo were killed after a series of blasts at an arms depot in the capital Brazzaville.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of tapping his telephones during the 2016 election; an Obama spokesman declared that the assertion was "simply false." Tommy Page, a former pop star whose song "I'll Be Your Everything" went to No. 1 in 1990 and who later became a record company executive, died in New York at age 46.

One year ago: Breaking from other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's mask order for another month but said the requirement would end for good in April. Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting the previous month's military coup returned to the streets, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people a day earlier by security forces.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Paula Prentiss is 84. Movie director Adrian Lyne is 81. Singer Shakin' Stevens is 74. Author James Ellroy is 74. Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry is 72. Singer Chris Rea is 71. Actor/rock singer-musician Ronn Moss is 70. Actor Kay Lenz is 69. Musician Emilio Estefan is 69. Movie director Scott Hicks is 69. Actor Catherine O'Hara is 68. Actor Mykelti Williamson is 65. Actor Patricia Heaton is 64. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., is 64. Actor Steven Weber is 61. Rock musician Jason Newsted is 59. Actor Stacy Edwards is 57. Rapper Grand Puba is 56. Rock singer Evan Dando (Lemonheads) is 55. Actor Patsy Kensit is 54. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is 54. Gay rights activist Chaz Bono is 53. Actor Andrea Bendewald is 52. Actor Nick Stabile is 52. Country singer Jason Sellers is 51. Jazz musician Jason Marsalis is 45. Actor Jessica Heap is 39. Actor Scott Michael Foster is 37. TV personality Whitney Port is 37. Actor Audrey Esparza is 36. Actor Margo Harshman is 36. Actor Josh Bowman is 34. Actor Andrea Bowen is 32. Actor Jenna Boyd is 29.

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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 Friday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2022. There are 302 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took office as America's 32nd president. On this date: In 1789, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York. (The lawmakers then adjourned for lack of a quorum.) In 1863, the Idaho Territory was created. In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated for a second term of office; with the end of the Civil War in sight, Lincoln declared: "With malice toward none, with charity for all." In 1917, Republican Jeannette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the same day President Woodrow Wilson took his oath of office for a second term (it being a Sunday, a private ceremony was held inside the U.S. Capitol; a second, public swearing-in took place the next day).In 1966, John Lennon of The Beatles was quoted in the London Evening Standard as saying, "We're more popular than Jesus now," a comment that caused an angry backlash in the United States.In 1981, a jury in Salt Lake City convicted Joseph Paul Franklin, an avowed racist and serial killer, of violating the civil rights of two Black men, Ted Fields and David Martin, who'd been shot to death. (Franklin received two life sentences for this crime; he was executed in 2013 for the 1977 murder of a Jewish man, Gerald Gordon.) In 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation on the Iran-Contra affair, acknowledging that his overtures to Iran had "deteriorated" into an arms-for-hostages deal. In 1994, in New York, four extremists were convicted of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing that killed six people and injured more than a thousand. Actor-comedian John Candy died in Durango, Mexico, at age 43. In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sexual harassment at work can be illegal even when the offender and victim are of the same gender. In 2015, the Justice Department cleared Darren Wilson, a white former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer, in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a Black 18-year-old, but also issued a scathing report calling for sweeping changes in city law enforcement practices. In 2018, former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found unconscious on a bench in the southwestern English city of Salisbury; both survived what British authorities said was a murder attempt using a nerve agent. In 2020, federal health officials investigated a suburban Seattle nursing home at the center of a coronavirus outbreak. Ten years ago: President Barack Obama, in an address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, said he didn't want war but that he would not hesitate to attack Iran if that were the only option left to stop it from getting a nuclear weapon. Vladimir Putin scored a decisive victory in Russia's presidential election to return to the Kremlin and extend his hold on power. Nearly 300 people in the Republic of Congo were killed after a series of blasts at an arms depot in the capital Brazzaville.Five years ago: President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of tapping his telephones during the 2016 election; an Obama spokesman declared that the assertion was "simply false." Tommy Page, a former pop star whose song "I'll Be Your Everything" went to No. 1 in 1990 and who later became a record company executive, died in New York at age 46. One year ago: Breaking from other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's mask order for another month but said the requirement would end for good in April. Demonstrators in Myanmar protesting the previous month's military coup returned to the streets, undaunted by the killing of at least 38 people a day earlier by security forces. Today's Birthdays: Actor Paula Prentiss is 84. Movie director Adrian Lyne is 81. Singer Shakin' Stevens is 74. Author James Ellroy is 74. Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry is 72. Singer Chris Rea is 71. Actor/rock singer-musician Ronn Moss is 70. Actor Kay Lenz is 69. Musician Emilio Estefan is 69. Movie director Scott Hicks is 69. Actor Catherine O'Hara is 68. Actor Mykelti Williamson is 65. Actor Patricia Heaton is 64. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., is 64. Actor Steven Weber is 61. Rock musician Jason Newsted is 59. Actor Stacy Edwards is 57. Rapper Grand Puba is 56. Rock singer Evan Dando (Lemonheads) is 55. Actor Patsy Kensit is 54. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is 54. Gay rights activist Chaz Bono is 53. Actor Andrea Bendewald is 52. Actor Nick Stabile is 52. Country singer Jason Sellers is 51. Jazz musician Jason Marsalis is 45. Actor Jessica Heap is 39. Actor Scott Michael Foster is 37. TV personality Whitney Port is 37. Actor Audrey Esparza is 36. Actor Margo Harshman is 36. Actor Josh Bowman is 34. Actor Andrea Bowen is 32. Actor Jenna Boyd is 29.

Today in History - March 4

Thanks to new legal changes, the popularity of <a href="https://morningconsult.com/2022/01/18/sports-betting-trends/" target="_blank">sports betting has exploded</a>. If you think scammers haven’t noticed, think again. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a> is seeing reports from people who accidentally placed bets with scam sports betting websites or apps.

You want to place a bet on an upcoming game, so you search online for
 a sports betting service. You find a website or app that looks 
trustworthy. It may even offer an enticing introductory bonus, so you 
can make an initial bet “risk free.” &nbsp;

You place a bet, and, at first, everything seems normal. But as soon 
as you try to cash out your winnings, you find you can’t withdraw a 
cent. Scammers will make up various excuses. For example, they may claim
 technical issues or insist on additional identity verification. In 
other cases, they may require you to deposit even more money before you 
can withdraw your winnings! Whatever you do, you’ll never be able to get
 your money off the site. And any personal information you shared is now
 in the hands of scam artists.

One victim reported to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>:
 “I deposited money to put a wager for a sports game. I won the bet 
[and] attempted 3 times to cash out and 3 times it was declined. Spoke 
to their representative, and they needed a picture of my driver's 
license, a photo of myself holding my ID, and a blank check from my 
bank. With all the run around I've been given, it prompted me to read 
their reviews. All horrible reviews of a scam. Called my credit card 
company to file a fraud report.”

Check out BBB’s tips for <a href="https://www.bbb.org/all/spot-a-scam/how-to-identify-a-fake-website" target="_blank">spotting a lookalike website</a> and <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/26341-bbb-tip-how-to-avoid-app-store-scams" target="_blank">downloading apps</a>. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbb.org/ScamTips" target="_blank">BBB.org/ScamTips</a>&nbsp;to stay alert to new and commonly used scam tactics.

If you've come across a sports betting scam, report it at once to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/ScamTracker" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>. Your report can help other consumers avoid falling prey to scammers’ tricks.

<figure>
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 </figure>BBBThanks to new legal changes, the popularity of <a href="https://morningconsult.com/2022/01/18/sports-betting-trends/" target="_blank">sports betting has exploded</a>. If you think scammers haven’t noticed, think again. <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a> is seeing reports from people who accidentally placed bets with scam sports betting websites or apps.<h2>How the scam works</h2>You want to place a bet on an upcoming game, so you search online for
 a sports betting service. You find a website or app that looks 
trustworthy. It may even offer an enticing introductory bonus, so you 
can make an initial bet “risk free.” &nbsp;You place a bet, and, at first, everything seems normal. But as soon 
as you try to cash out your winnings, you find you can’t withdraw a 
cent. Scammers will make up various excuses. For example, they may claim
 technical issues or insist on additional identity verification. In 
other cases, they may require you to deposit even more money before you 
can withdraw your winnings! Whatever you do, you’ll never be able to get
 your money off the site. And any personal information you shared is now
 in the hands of scam artists.One victim reported to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>:
 “I deposited money to put a wager for a sports game. I won the bet 
[and] attempted 3 times to cash out and 3 times it was declined. Spoke 
to their representative, and they needed a picture of my driver's 
license, a photo of myself holding my ID, and a blank check from my 
bank. With all the run around I've been given, it prompted me to read 
their reviews. All horrible reviews of a scam. Called my credit card 
company to file a fraud report.”<h2>How to avoid sports betting scams</h2><ul>
 <li>Look for an establish, approved service. Look for “white-listed” sports books that have been approved by your area’s gaming commission. In the United States, <a href="https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/19740480/the-united-states-sports-betting-where-all-50-states-stand-legalization" target="_blank">ESPN</a> has a list of where sports betting is legal. </li><li>Don’t fall for tempting ads. Ignore gambling-related pop-up ads, email spam, or text messages.&nbsp; </li><li>Read the fine print on incentives. Gambling sites 
and apps often offer incentives or bonuses to new users and around major
 games. But like any sales pitch, these can be deceptive. Be sure to 
read the fine print carefully. </li><li>Even legitimate sports betting sites have the right to freeze your winnings. Gambling companies can restrict user’s activity for “seeming to have an ‘unfair advantage’ or ‘irregular playing patterns,’” <a href="https://lifehacker.com/how-to-spot-a-shady-online-sports-betting-site-1848525467" target="_blank">reports Lifehacker</a>. Be sure to check the terms of service.</li>
 </ul><h2>For more information </h2>Check out BBB’s tips for <a href="https://www.bbb.org/all/spot-a-scam/how-to-identify-a-fake-website" target="_blank">spotting a lookalike website</a> and <a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/26341-bbb-tip-how-to-avoid-app-store-scams" target="_blank">downloading apps</a>. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbb.org/ScamTips" target="_blank">BBB.org/ScamTips</a>&nbsp;to stay alert to new and commonly used scam tactics.If you've come across a sports betting scam, report it at once to <a href="https://www.bbb.org/ScamTracker" target="_blank">BBB Scam Tracker</a>. Your report can help other consumers avoid falling prey to scammers’ tricks.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Betting on a big game? Don't fall for a sports betting scam

Today is Thursday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2022. There are 303 days left in the year. 

On March 3, 1974, a Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashed shortly after takeoff from Orly Airport in Paris, killing all 346 people on board. 

In 1791, Congress passed a measure taxing distilled spirits; it was the first internal revenue act in U.S. history. 

In 1849, the U.S. Department of the Interior was established.

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed a measure creating the National Academy of Sciences. 

In 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" became the national anthem of the United States as President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution.

In 1943, in London's East End, 173 people died in a crush of bodies at the Bethnal Green tube station, which was being used as a wartime air raid shelter. 

In 1945, the Allies fully secured the Philippine capital of Manila from Japanese forces during World War II. 

In 1960, Lucille Ball filed for divorce from her husband, Desi Arnaz, a day after they had finished filming the last episode of "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show." 

In 1966, death claimed actors William Frawley at age 79 and Alice Pearce at age 48 in Hollywood.

In 1969, Apollo 9 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on a mission to test the lunar module.

In 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video. Twenty-five people were killed when a United Airlines Boeing 737-200 crashed while approaching the Colorado Springs airport. 

In 2020, in a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-point, its largest cut in more than a decade, to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus. 

Ten years ago: Mitt Romney rolled to a double-digit victory in Washington state's Republican presidential caucuses, his fourth campaign triumph in a row.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump toured St. Andrew Catholic School, a private religious facility in Orlando, Florida, praising it as an ideal institution for "disadvantaged children" while re-emphasizing that his education agenda would focus on school choice. The Nintendo Switch, a hybrid game machine that works as both a console at home and a portable tablet on the go, made its debut.

One year ago: Officials testifying at a Senate hearing said Defense Department leaders had delayed sending help for hours on Jan. 6, despite an urgent plea for reinforcement from police protecting the U.S. Capitol building. Video showed a dramatic escalation of violence by security forces in Myanmar against opponents of a February military coup; a U.N. official said 38 people were killed. The manager of the Texas power grid was fired following February's deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days. A man who admitted using a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto in April 2018 was found guilty on charges including first-degree murder, bringing an automatic life sentence. Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced in California to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and other sexual offenses against five women.

Today's Birthdays: Singer-musician Mike Pender (The Searchers) is 81. Movie producer-director George Miller is 77. Actor Hattie Winston is 77. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 75. Actor-director Tim Kazurinsky is 72. Singer-musician Robyn Hitchcock is 69. Actor Robert Gossett is 68. Rock musician John Lilley is 68. Actor Miranda Richardson is 64. Radio personality Ira Glass is 63. Actor Mary Page Keller is 61. Olympic track and field gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is 60. Former NFL player and College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker is 60. Actor Laura Harring is 58. Contemporary Christian musician Duncan Phillips (Newsboys) is 58. Rapper-actor Tone Loc is 56. Actor Julie Bowen is 52. Country singer Brett Warren (The Warren Brothers) is 51. Actor David Faustino is 48. Gospel singer Jason Crabb is 45. Singer Ronan Keating (Boyzone) is 45. Rapper Lil' Flip is 41. Actor Jessica Biel is 40. Rock musician Blower (AKA Joe Garvey) (Hinder) is 38. Musician Brett Hite (Frenship) is 36. Pop singer Camila Cabello is 25. Actor Thomas Barbusca (TV: "The Mick") is 19. Actor Reylynn Caster is 19.

<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 Thursday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2022. There are 303 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 3, 1974, a Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashed shortly after takeoff from Orly Airport in Paris, killing all 346 people on board. On this date: In 1791, Congress passed a measure taxing distilled spirits; it was the first internal revenue act in U.S. history. In 1845, Florida became the 27th state. In 1849, the U.S. Department of the Interior was established.In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed a measure creating the National Academy of Sciences. In 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" became the national anthem of the United States as President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution.In 1943, in London's East End, 173 people died in a crush of bodies at the Bethnal Green tube station, which was being used as a wartime air raid shelter. In 1945, the Allies fully secured the Philippine capital of Manila from Japanese forces during World War II. In 1960, Lucille Ball filed for divorce from her husband, Desi Arnaz, a day after they had finished filming the last episode of "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show." In 1966, death claimed actors William Frawley at age 79 and Alice Pearce at age 48 in Hollywood.In 1969, Apollo 9 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on a mission to test the lunar module.In 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video. Twenty-five people were killed when a United Airlines Boeing 737-200 crashed while approaching the Colorado Springs airport. In 2020, in a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-point, its largest cut in more than a decade, to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus. Ten years ago: Mitt Romney rolled to a double-digit victory in Washington state's Republican presidential caucuses, his fourth campaign triumph in a row. Five years ago: President Donald Trump toured St. Andrew Catholic School, a private religious facility in Orlando, Florida, praising it as an ideal institution for "disadvantaged children" while re-emphasizing that his education agenda would focus on school choice. The Nintendo Switch, a hybrid game machine that works as both a console at home and a portable tablet on the go, made its debut.One year ago: Officials testifying at a Senate hearing said Defense Department leaders had delayed sending help for hours on Jan. 6, despite an urgent plea for reinforcement from police protecting the U.S. Capitol building. Video showed a dramatic escalation of violence by security forces in Myanmar against opponents of a February military coup; a U.N. official said 38 people were killed. The manager of the Texas power grid was fired following February's deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days. A man who admitted using a van to kill 10 pedestrians in Toronto in April 2018 was found guilty on charges including first-degree murder, bringing an automatic life sentence. Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced in California to 14 years in prison for multiple rapes and other sexual offenses against five women. Today's Birthdays: Singer-musician Mike Pender (The Searchers) is 81. Movie producer-director George Miller is 77. Actor Hattie Winston is 77. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 75. Actor-director Tim Kazurinsky is 72. Singer-musician Robyn Hitchcock is 69. Actor Robert Gossett is 68. Rock musician John Lilley is 68. Actor Miranda Richardson is 64. Radio personality Ira Glass is 63. Actor Mary Page Keller is 61. Olympic track and field gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is 60. Former NFL player and College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker is 60. Actor Laura Harring is 58. Contemporary Christian musician Duncan Phillips (Newsboys) is 58. Rapper-actor Tone Loc is 56. Actor Julie Bowen is 52. Country singer Brett Warren (The Warren Brothers) is 51. Actor David Faustino is 48. Gospel singer Jason Crabb is 45. Singer Ronan Keating (Boyzone) is 45. Rapper Lil' Flip is 41. Actor Jessica Biel is 40. Rock musician Blower (AKA Joe Garvey) (Hinder) is 38. Musician Brett Hite (Frenship) is 36. Pop singer Camila Cabello is 25. Actor Thomas Barbusca (TV: "The Mick") is 19. Actor Reylynn Caster is 19.

Today in History - March 3

United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic Committee

BEIJING – Paralympic alpine skiing teammates Danelle Umstead and Tyler Carter have been selected as the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. &nbsp; Umstead, a four-time Paralympian, and Carter, a three-time Paralympian, were selected by a majority vote from fellow Team USA athletes to lead the 67-member delegation. Umstead will be joined by husband Rob who also acts as her guide. The opening ceremony will be held Friday at the National Stadium, where 43 athletes and two guides are set to walk in the event serving as the official start to the Paralympic Winter Games. &nbsp; Umstead made her Paralympic debut at the Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 where she took home double bronze in the women’s visually impaired class after standout performances in the downhill and super-combined events. Umstead secured her third career medal with a third-place finish at the Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014. &nbsp; The only married couple on the team, Danelle and Rob Umstead have been competitively skiing together since 2008. Umstead is one of three four-time Paralympians on the 2022 U.S. Winter Paralympic Team.&nbsp; “I was completely surprised,” said Umstead on being selected by her fellow U.S. teammates. “They did a beautiful thing, and they had my husband tell me. Everything I have done, he has been by my side. He is so proud. This is such an honor, and I was completely shocked.”&nbsp; Four years after witnessing the Paralympic Winter Games as a fan in Vancouver, Carter made his debut at the Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 where he took home the 19th best finish in the men’s slalom standing class. He returned to the world’s biggest stage in PyeongChang 2018 with a 27th place finish in the giant slalom. Carter recently served as the Team USA athlete service coordinator for the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 and currently works for the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Museum. &nbsp; “I called my dad right away when I found out, and he was over the moon excited,” Carter said. “I was crying when I was telling him. This is a really cool way to end my athletic career and Games experience.”&nbsp; "Getting to carry the flag alongside Danelle is a huge honor,” Carter continued. “I lived with her for a few months when I was young in my career. She mentored me, and we became best friends. To be able to walk alongside her [and] represent our whole country and the team, I can’t think of anyone better to be sharing that moment with.”&nbsp; According to the IPC protocol and determined by the host country’s language, Turkey will be the first country to march with the United States entering the stadium as the 45th country in the lineup. The parade of nations will be closed out by host country People’s Republic of China. &nbsp; The Opening Ceremony will be shown live on USA Network and Peacock from 7 – 9 a.m. ET&nbsp;on March 4. Presented by Toyota, NBCUniversal will showcase unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games including&nbsp;more than 230+ hours of programming, 120 of which being television coverage, across NBC, USA Network, the Olympic Channel and Peacock. All events will stream live on Peacock. &nbsp; Team USA fans can follow the 2022 U.S. Paralympic Team at&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc72498c87189ba0b9f41476c4eebff75e6283cc1e6b6d7aba303993ba586c325660ea5d5ea8770a80cac160a83f4420c5" target="_blank">TeamUSA.org</a>&nbsp;and across Team USA’s social channels on&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc4943bd6ecfce6b8a5dfeac8ab8151b027a9aac8f27c8a4b6b5b8b14051f59276627be74643b0e069cadfaef069070bdc" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc9251ea4674b1846b54b38176bf8c727c09e655e7afdc6902f16fe492fab9b1c3d7e78865e7d7889e6325d7cfdd8637d2" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc6df9ff1d671a31425f2097b919c48ab52676a901ad2769a86e65930185dcb97ea362f26e0fc2e82ab78c1147d881a951" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdf9dadd9866177f8e04ac667b5ef3d6fa550c6f32bf3748732e472c5ebda66295124e4f0aa1a192fb0597ebcffe05fbcda" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdf8a3a04ed1d7ceb9bedbe475e34e6606ad241eeeb89bdfa660f97840d0a6dbc753432e4d306f9888bd0b61b78b8194065" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. The&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdfb20cd1cc5214e48683b06e34bf74f46a3ce4f039db37d201056e51d1973c8ae4ca6aa5169305e5fb22f1b50dd593e4c8" target="_blank">U.S. Paralympic Team microsite</a>&nbsp;will offer Team USA results from the Paralympic Winter Games, as well as athlete biographies, sport previews, a history book, and facts and figures about the U.S. delegation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

United States Olympic &amp; Paralympic CommitteeBEIJING – Paralympic alpine skiing teammates Danelle Umstead and Tyler Carter have been selected as the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. &nbsp; Umstead, a four-time Paralympian, and Carter, a three-time Paralympian, were selected by a majority vote from fellow Team USA athletes to lead the 67-member delegation. Umstead will be joined by husband Rob who also acts as her guide. The opening ceremony will be held Friday at the National Stadium, where 43 athletes and two guides are set to walk in the event serving as the official start to the Paralympic Winter Games. &nbsp; Umstead made her Paralympic debut at the Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 where she took home double bronze in the women’s visually impaired class after standout performances in the downhill and super-combined events. Umstead secured her third career medal with a third-place finish at the Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014. &nbsp; The only married couple on the team, Danelle and Rob Umstead have been competitively skiing together since 2008. Umstead is one of three four-time Paralympians on the 2022 U.S. Winter Paralympic Team.&nbsp; “I was completely surprised,” said Umstead on being selected by her fellow U.S. teammates. “They did a beautiful thing, and they had my husband tell me. Everything I have done, he has been by my side. He is so proud. This is such an honor, and I was completely shocked.”&nbsp; Four years after witnessing the Paralympic Winter Games as a fan in Vancouver, Carter made his debut at the Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 where he took home the 19th best finish in the men’s slalom standing class. He returned to the world’s biggest stage in PyeongChang 2018 with a 27th place finish in the giant slalom. Carter recently served as the Team USA athlete service coordinator for the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 and currently works for the U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Museum. &nbsp; “I called my dad right away when I found out, and he was over the moon excited,” Carter said. “I was crying when I was telling him. This is a really cool way to end my athletic career and Games experience.”&nbsp; "Getting to carry the flag alongside Danelle is a huge honor,” Carter continued. “I lived with her for a few months when I was young in my career. She mentored me, and we became best friends. To be able to walk alongside her [and] represent our whole country and the team, I can’t think of anyone better to be sharing that moment with.”&nbsp; According to the IPC protocol and determined by the host country’s language, Turkey will be the first country to march with the United States entering the stadium as the 45th country in the lineup. The parade of nations will be closed out by host country People’s Republic of China. &nbsp; The Opening Ceremony will be shown live on USA Network and Peacock from 7 – 9 a.m. ET&nbsp;on March 4. Presented by Toyota, NBCUniversal will showcase unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games including&nbsp;more than 230+ hours of programming, 120 of which being television coverage, across NBC, USA Network, the Olympic Channel and Peacock. All events will stream live on Peacock. &nbsp; Team USA fans can follow the 2022 U.S. Paralympic Team at&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc72498c87189ba0b9f41476c4eebff75e6283cc1e6b6d7aba303993ba586c325660ea5d5ea8770a80cac160a83f4420c5" target="_blank">TeamUSA.org</a>&nbsp;and across Team USA’s social channels on&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc4943bd6ecfce6b8a5dfeac8ab8151b027a9aac8f27c8a4b6b5b8b14051f59276627be74643b0e069cadfaef069070bdc" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc9251ea4674b1846b54b38176bf8c727c09e655e7afdc6902f16fe492fab9b1c3d7e78865e7d7889e6325d7cfdd8637d2" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=02b8c10b3a5099bc6df9ff1d671a31425f2097b919c48ab52676a901ad2769a86e65930185dcb97ea362f26e0fc2e82ab78c1147d881a951" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdf9dadd9866177f8e04ac667b5ef3d6fa550c6f32bf3748732e472c5ebda66295124e4f0aa1a192fb0597ebcffe05fbcda" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdf8a3a04ed1d7ceb9bedbe475e34e6606ad241eeeb89bdfa660f97840d0a6dbc753432e4d306f9888bd0b61b78b8194065" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. The&nbsp;<a href="https://click.email.teamusa.org/?qs=0fe31f3bfaabcbdfb20cd1cc5214e48683b06e34bf74f46a3ce4f039db37d201056e51d1973c8ae4ca6aa5169305e5fb22f1b50dd593e4c8" target="_blank">U.S. Paralympic Team microsite</a>&nbsp;will offer Team USA results from the Paralympic Winter Games, as well as athlete biographies, sport previews, a history book, and facts and figures about the U.S. delegation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Umstead, Carter elected Team USA’s opening ceremony flag bearers

By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancher

History often repeats itself. This phrase used to seem like a cautionary warning but the last two years have transformed it to have a feeling more like a judgmental, “I told you so.” Events I had only read about in history books like a global pandemic, racial unrest as part of the fight for civil rights and the start of war in Europe are actually happening. Bad things happen in the world every day but this has felt heavier and closer. Six degrees of separation is a theory that any two people on earth can be connected to each other through the network connections of six or fewer people. This theory has been around since the 1920s and has shown up in pop culture as the subject of plays, movies and even a game featuring Kevin Bacon as the speculated most connected person in the entertainment industry. I have often thought that in the agriculture community we could cut the number of degrees in half. Maybe we are friendlier or there are just less of us, but I could give example after example of how small our world is and the interesting places I have meet people with whom I share a first or second social connection. For example, less than six months ago, I was traveling with Kansas Farm Bureau’s Casten Fellows program, learning about how farmers in the Baltic states have worked to build their businesses, infrastructure and knowledge over the last three decades after gaining independence from Russian occupation. Farmers we met on that trip have close family and friends who are in Ukraine and willing to fight for their freedom. That’s two degrees of separation for me. All of the people we met in the Baltics, who are thriving under their own sovereignty, know they will be a future target if the Ukraine falls to Russia. Then it would be just one degree of separation. That is why it feels so close. People I know or that know my connections are fighting a war. Not because they volunteered to help, but because invaders burst into their homes trying to rob them of their independence. Power, greed, hatred, disagreement and control are some of the most unfortunate motivators within human nature because they lead to separation, struggle and conflict. War is a dreadful and often repeated reality brought about by these motivators. With war just a degree or two away, the struggles and conflicts of our everyday lives seem to lessen a little in light of all the things we already have and the ways we universally alike. We all want to be safe, healthy, connected. War does none of these things but making new connections, sharing our lives and being good to each other reduces our degrees of separation and brings us all closer together. The world gets smaller and better with every connection we make. Hold your loved ones closer, reach out to friends and strangers to connect to the world around you, and continue to pray for the families in Ukraine and their connections all over the world.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

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 </figure>By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancherHistory often repeats itself. This phrase used to seem like a cautionary warning but the last two years have transformed it to have a feeling more like a judgmental, “I told you so.” Events I had only read about in history books like a global pandemic, racial unrest as part of the fight for civil rights and the start of war in Europe are actually happening. Bad things happen in the world every day but this has felt heavier and closer. Six degrees of separation is a theory that any two people on earth can be connected to each other through the network connections of six or fewer people. This theory has been around since the 1920s and has shown up in pop culture as the subject of plays, movies and even a game featuring Kevin Bacon as the speculated most connected person in the entertainment industry. I have often thought that in the agriculture community we could cut the number of degrees in half. Maybe we are friendlier or there are just less of us, but I could give example after example of how small our world is and the interesting places I have meet people with whom I share a first or second social connection. For example, less than six months ago, I was traveling with Kansas Farm Bureau’s Casten Fellows program, learning about how farmers in the Baltic states have worked to build their businesses, infrastructure and knowledge over the last three decades after gaining independence from Russian occupation. Farmers we met on that trip have close family and friends who are in Ukraine and willing to fight for their freedom. That’s two degrees of separation for me. All of the people we met in the Baltics, who are thriving under their own sovereignty, know they will be a future target if the Ukraine falls to Russia. Then it would be just one degree of separation. That is why it feels so close. People I know or that know my connections are fighting a war. Not because they volunteered to help, but because invaders burst into their homes trying to rob them of their independence. Power, greed, hatred, disagreement and control are some of the most unfortunate motivators within human nature because they lead to separation, struggle and conflict. War is a dreadful and often repeated reality brought about by these motivators. With war just a degree or two away, the struggles and conflicts of our everyday lives seem to lessen a little in light of all the things we already have and the ways we universally alike. We all want to be safe, healthy, connected. War does none of these things but making new connections, sharing our lives and being good to each other reduces our degrees of separation and brings us all closer together. The world gets smaller and better with every connection we make. Hold your loved ones closer, reach out to friends and strangers to connect to the world around you, and continue to pray for the families in Ukraine and their connections all over the world."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;Copyright © 2022 Kansas Farm Bureau, All rights reserved.

INSIGHT: Degrees of separation

Today is Wednesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2022. There are 304 days left in the year. 

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2022. There are 304 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record that still stands. (Philadelphia won, 169-147.) On this date: In 1861, the state of Texas, having seceded from the Union, was admitted to the Confederacy.In 1877, Republican Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential election over Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, even though Tilden had won the popular vote. In 1917, actor, producer, director and bandleader Desi Arnaz was born in Santiago de Cuba.In 1932, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which moved the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4 to Jan. 20, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification.In 1939, John Ford's classic Western "Stagecoach," starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne, opened in New York.In 1943, the three-day Battle of the Bismarck Sea began in the southwest Pacific during World War II; U.S. and Australian warplanes were able to inflict heavy damage on an Imperial Japanese convoy. In 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks' famous act of defiance, Claudette Colvin, a Black high school student in Montgomery, Alabama, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white passenger.In 1985, the government approved a screening test for AIDS that detected antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood to be excluded from the blood supply. In 1989, representatives from the 12 European Community nations agreed to ban all production of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), the synthetic compounds blamed for destroying the Earth's ozone layer, by the end of the 20th century. In 1990, more than 6,000 drivers went on strike against Greyhound Lines Inc. (The company, later declaring an impasse in negotiations, fired the strikers.) In 1995, the Internet search engine website Yahoo! was incorporated by founders Jerry Yang and David Filo. In 2011, the Supreme Court ruled, 8-1, that a grieving father's pain over mocking protests at his Marine son's funeral had to yield to First Amendment protections for free speech in a decision favoring the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. Ten years ago: Some 40 people were killed by tornadoes that struck Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Major League Baseball expanded its playoff format to 10 teams, adding a second wild card in each league.Five years ago: Under intensifying pressure, Attorney General Jeff Sessions abruptly agreed to recuse himself from any investigation into Russian meddling in America's 2016 presidential election, acting after revelations he twice spoke with the Russian ambassador during the campaign and failed to say so when pressed by Congress. The Senate confirmed retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be energy secretary.One year ago: FBI Director Chris Wray told senators that the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump was "domestic terrorism"; Wray warned of a rapidly growing threat of homegrown violent extremism. Thirteen people were killed when an SUV carrying 25 people collided with a semitruck on a California highway near the U.S.-Mexico border. (A Mexican man was charged with organizing a smuggling run in which the SUV drove through a hole in a border fence.) Texas became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a growing movement to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to do so. The business responsible for preserving the legacy of children's author Dr. Seuss said six of his books would no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery. Bunny Wailer, the last surviving founding member of the legendary reggae group The Wailers, died in his native Jamaica at 73.Today's Birthdays: Actor John Cullum is 92. Former Soviet President and Nobel peace laureate Mikhail S. Gorbachev is 91. Actor Barbara Luna is 83. Author John Irving is 80. Actor Cassie Yates is 71. Actor Laraine Newman is 70. Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., is 69. Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is 67. Singer Jay Osmond is 67. Pop musician John Cowsill (The Cowsills) is 66. Former tennis player Kevin Curren is 64. Country singer Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) is 63. Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi is 60. Blues singer-musician Alvin Youngblood Hart is 59. Actor Daniel Craig is 54. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 50. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 45. Actor Heather McComb is 45. Actor Rebel Wilson is 42. Actor Bryce Dallas Howard is 41. Former NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 40. Actor Robert Iler is 37. Actor Nathalie Emmanuel is 33. Country singer Luke Combs is 32. Singer-rapper-actor Becky G is 25.