By NATE KING Salina Post

On Wednesday afternoon, May 29, a 66-year-old Salina woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of K-140 and I-135 in Saline County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said the accident happened at approximately 4:32 p.m. yesterday.

"There was a vehicle that exited the northbound off-ramp and stopped at the stop sign," said Soldan. "When they pulled away from the sign, they didn't see a vehicle that was coming from the west heading east."

Kim Fowler, 66, of Salina, was driving the black Chevy Equinox east on K-140 when she struck a yellow Chevy Monte Carlo occupied by Heath Carlson, 47, and Trena Carlson, 45, both of Salina.

Soldan said Heath Carlson and Trine Carlson did not have injuries as a result of the crash, but Fowler was transported to Salina Regional Health Center by EMS for neck and shoulder pain. 

LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a>

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 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostOn Wednesday afternoon, May 29, a 66-year-old Salina woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of K-140 and I-135 in Saline County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said the accident happened at approximately 4:32 p.m. yesterday.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d3207.1564623464037!2d-97.650325002086!3d38.839683750743006!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1717083862172!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>"There was a vehicle that exited the northbound off-ramp and stopped at the stop sign," said Soldan. "When they pulled away from the sign, they didn't see a vehicle that was coming from the west heading east."Kim Fowler, 66, of Salina, was driving the black Chevy Equinox east on K-140 when she struck a yellow Chevy Monte Carlo occupied by Heath Carlson, 47, and Trena Carlson, 45, both of Salina.<figure>
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 </figure>Soldan said Heath Carlson and Trine Carlson did not have injuries as a result of the crash, but Fowler was transported to Salina Regional Health Center by EMS for neck and shoulder pain. LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a>

Salina woman injured after two-vehicle accident on K-140

Steven Wayne Moore December 3, 1963 ~May 22, 2024

Steven Wayne Moore, born on December 3rd, 1963 in Temple, TX to Bobbie (Holloway) Brenton and Delton ‘John’ Moore, passed away May 22nd, 2024, doing something he loved, riding his Harley.

Steve was raised in Woodbine, KS by his grandparents, Robert and Anna Holloway, where he attended local schools.

Steve met Juanita ‘JJ’ Johnson and together they welcomed the light in his eyes, his girls, Amanda and Tabitha. The two married in 1983, later divorcing.

In 1991, Steve married his second wife, Gerri McKenney. With this union he welcomed two bonus children, Darcy and Jeremy. The couple moved to Onida, SD in 1993.

While living in Onida, Steve worked for local farmers, Morris Construction in Pierre, and Danbred Hog farm west of Onida. He was introduced to the local Masonic Lodge by his father in law, Marlin McKenney, and became a lifelong Freemason. Steve and Gerri raised their 4 children in Onida, divorcing in 2005.

Steve remained in Onida until 2013, he then moved to Salina, KS, to be closer to his Girls and Grandkids. He was working at Ovation Cabinetry in Salina at the time of his passing.

Steve is survived by his daughters, Amanda Moore and Tabitha (Jake) Area, 3 grandsons, Kaden Pazour, Alec Area, and Ryker Moore, 1 granddaughter, Racelee Meeks, bonus daughter, Darcy and family, bonus son Jeremy and his son Harvey, sisters, Melinda Moore, Lisa Moore, Cyndi House, Linda Lewey, Brenda Ellenbecker, brother John Michael Moore, uncles Charlie (Susan) Holloway, Noel Moore, aunts Nora Nito, Brenda Moore, nieces and nephews Cassandra Moore, Shelby Ramos, Sierra Ebert, Charlie Moore, Casey Schiedt, Brandi Ellenbecker, KJ Sutton, Andy Sutton, Lisa Swin, Tony Walker, Johnny Walker, LW House, Kimberly House, mother in law Nancy McKenney, several great nieces and nephews, and lots of extended family and friends. He is also survived by his sidekick, dog Pita.

Steve is proceeded in death by both of his parents, grandparents Robert and Anna Holloway, Mary Sellers and Virgil Moore, uncles Robert ‘Tex’ Holloway, Wesley Moore, Weldon Moore, Virgil ‘JR’ Moore, Thurman Moore, aunts Mary Moore, Beatrice Moore, father in law Marlin McKenney and granddaughter, Meka.

The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at Browns Memorial Park in Abilene, KS on Saturday, June 8th, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tabitha Area.

LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

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 </figure>Steven Wayne Moore December 3, 1963 ~May 22, 2024 Steven Wayne Moore, born on December 3rd, 1963 in Temple, TX to Bobbie (Holloway) Brenton and Delton ‘John’ Moore, passed away May 22nd, 2024, doing something he loved, riding his Harley.Steve was raised in Woodbine, KS by his grandparents, Robert and Anna Holloway, where he attended local schools.Steve met Juanita ‘JJ’ Johnson and together they welcomed the light in his eyes, his girls, Amanda and Tabitha. The two married in 1983, later divorcing.In 1991, Steve married his second wife, Gerri McKenney. With this union he welcomed two bonus children, Darcy and Jeremy. The couple moved to Onida, SD in 1993.While living in Onida, Steve worked for local farmers, Morris Construction in Pierre, and Danbred Hog farm west of Onida. He was introduced to the local Masonic Lodge by his father in law, Marlin McKenney, and became a lifelong Freemason. Steve and Gerri raised their 4 children in Onida, divorcing in 2005.Steve remained in Onida until 2013, he then moved to Salina, KS, to be closer to his Girls and Grandkids. He was working at Ovation Cabinetry in Salina at the time of his passing.Steve is survived by his daughters, Amanda Moore and Tabitha (Jake) Area, 3 grandsons, Kaden Pazour, Alec Area, and Ryker Moore, 1 granddaughter, Racelee Meeks, bonus daughter, Darcy and family, bonus son Jeremy and his son Harvey, sisters, Melinda Moore, Lisa Moore, Cyndi House, Linda Lewey, Brenda Ellenbecker, brother John Michael Moore, uncles Charlie (Susan) Holloway, Noel Moore, aunts Nora Nito, Brenda Moore, nieces and nephews Cassandra Moore, Shelby Ramos, Sierra Ebert, Charlie Moore, Casey Schiedt, Brandi Ellenbecker, KJ Sutton, Andy Sutton, Lisa Swin, Tony Walker, Johnny Walker, LW House, Kimberly House, mother in law Nancy McKenney, several great nieces and nephews, and lots of extended family and friends. He is also survived by his sidekick, dog Pita.Steve is proceeded in death by both of his parents, grandparents Robert and Anna Holloway, Mary Sellers and Virgil Moore, uncles Robert ‘Tex’ Holloway, Wesley Moore, Weldon Moore, Virgil ‘JR’ Moore, Thurman Moore, aunts Mary Moore, Beatrice Moore, father in law Marlin McKenney and granddaughter, Meka.The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at Browns Memorial Park in Abilene, KS on Saturday, June 8th, at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tabitha Area.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Steven W. Moore

Richard "Dick" Switzer July 30, 1940 ~ May 29, 2024

Richard "Dick" Switzer, 83, of Concordia, passed away May 29th.

Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 6th, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5th, starting at 1:00 pm, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.

Rosary / Vigil Services will be at 7pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home, and the family will greet friends following the Rosary.

Memorials are requested to the Concordia High School Athletic Dept, and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.

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 </figure>Richard "Dick" Switzer July 30, 1940 ~ May 29, 2024Richard "Dick" Switzer, 83, of Concordia, passed away May 29th.Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, June 6th, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia.Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5th, starting at 1:00 pm, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.Rosary / Vigil Services will be at 7pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home, and the family will greet friends following the Rosary.Memorials are requested to the Concordia High School Athletic Dept, and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.Obituary to follow.&nbsp;LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Richard "Dick" Switzer

Bonnie Schmidt April 12, 1941 ~ May 27, 2024

Bonnie’s life began on April 12, 1941, in Marion, Kansas. She is the daughter of Ronald and Irene (Herbel) Lucas. Bonnie graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1959. She then went on to work for Gound Ford Dealership as their bookkeeper. Bonnie married Robert Schmidt at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marion. They were married for 62 years. Once Bonnie’s kids were born, she sold Avon Cosmentics and was a Homemaker for her family. Later she took a position as bookkeeper for Marion County Road and Bridge.

When Bonnie wasn’t hard at work or raising her family, she could be found enjoying her crossword puzzles and watching The Price Is Right. Bonnie was also a very active member in Our Savior Lutheran Church and would assist with their Missions Group. She would also get together with her graduating classmates monthly for their potlucks and conversations.

Most of all, Bonnie loved her family, which includes her husband, Robert of the home; sons; Rodney Schmidt of Marion, Troy (Eileen) Schmidt of Marion; and Kevin (Sherri) of Clinton, Missouri; grandchildren; Noah Schmidt, Ruby Schmidt, Nikita (Charlie) Branscombe, Telisha (Josh) Brandt, Trista (Tyler Bone) Humphrey; great grandchildren; Jade Branscombe, Nick Branscombe, Suryna Jones, Sophia Brandt; sister Darlene (Richard) Siebert of Wichita, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bonnie, at the age of 83, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Newton, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Irene; sister Delores (Al) Stirman, and aunt; Shirley (Bill) Burkholder. Bonnie’s family will gather with friends on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion. Funeral Service for Bonnie will be held 10:00 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Marion, lead by Pastor John Werner. Bonnie will be laid to rest at Marion Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in honor of Bonnie may be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to Good Shephard Hospice, Newton, KS. &nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Bonnie at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

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 </figure>Bonnie Schmidt April 12, 1941 ~ May 27, 2024 Bonnie’s life began on April 12, 1941, in Marion, Kansas. She is the daughter of Ronald and Irene (Herbel) Lucas. Bonnie graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1959. She then went on to work for Gound Ford Dealership as their bookkeeper. Bonnie married Robert Schmidt at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marion. They were married for 62 years. Once Bonnie’s kids were born, she sold Avon Cosmentics and was a Homemaker for her family. Later she took a position as bookkeeper for Marion County Road and Bridge.When Bonnie wasn’t hard at work or raising her family, she could be found enjoying her crossword puzzles and watching The Price Is Right. Bonnie was also a very active member in Our Savior Lutheran Church and would assist with their Missions Group. She would also get together with her graduating classmates monthly for their potlucks and conversations.Most of all, Bonnie loved her family, which includes her husband, Robert of the home; sons; Rodney Schmidt of Marion, Troy (Eileen) Schmidt of Marion; and Kevin (Sherri) of Clinton, Missouri; grandchildren; Noah Schmidt, Ruby Schmidt, Nikita (Charlie) Branscombe, Telisha (Josh) Brandt, Trista (Tyler Bone) Humphrey; great grandchildren; Jade Branscombe, Nick Branscombe, Suryna Jones, Sophia Brandt; sister Darlene (Richard) Siebert of Wichita, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.Bonnie, at the age of 83, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Newton, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Irene; sister Delores (Al) Stirman, and aunt; Shirley (Bill) Burkholder. Bonnie’s family will gather with friends on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion. Funeral Service for Bonnie will be held 10:00 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Marion, lead by Pastor John Werner. Bonnie will be laid to rest at Marion Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in honor of Bonnie may be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to Good Shephard Hospice, Newton, KS. &nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Bonnie at www.yazelmeglifh.com.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

 Bonnie Schmidt

Keith Alan Vahsholtz September 20, 1960 ~ May 27, 2024

Keith’s life began on September 20, 1960, in Herington. He was the son of Herbert K. and Erline Eva (Albrecht) Vahsholtz. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Chapman High School. He also attended Beloit Vo-tech for diesel mechanic training. Keith was a farmer and mechanic. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Shady Brook) where he was a lifelong member.&nbsp;

Keith was married to Joni Kline Adkins on April 23, 1994, at Immanuel Lutheran and they divorced. Joni passed away in 2016. Keith enjoyed being a farmer, “wrenching” on his equipment and his grandchildren.&nbsp;

He is survived by his children John F. (Ashley) Vahsholtz of Chapman, and Jessica (Chris) Glendenning of Abilene; grandchildren Trenton and Nolan Haslouer and Cooper and Madisyn Vahsholtz; sibling Russell (Julie) Vahsholtz, Nancy (Kent) Rawson, Vonley Vahsholtz, and Kelli Vahsholtz-Olson; aunts Carol Florea and Pearl Vahsholtz and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp;

Keith passed away Monday May 27, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center. He is preceded in death by his parents. His family will gather with friends on Friday May 31, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Keith’s funeral service will be held on Saturday June 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook. Memorial contributions may be directed to John Vahsholtz for the grandchildren’s education fund. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Keith at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Keith Alan Vahsholtz September 20, 1960 ~ May 27, 2024 Keith’s life began on September 20, 1960, in Herington. He was the son of Herbert K. and Erline Eva (Albrecht) Vahsholtz. Keith was a 1978 graduate of Chapman High School. He also attended Beloit Vo-tech for diesel mechanic training. Keith was a farmer and mechanic. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church (Shady Brook) where he was a lifelong member.&nbsp;Keith was married to Joni Kline Adkins on April 23, 1994, at Immanuel Lutheran and they divorced. Joni passed away in 2016. Keith enjoyed being a farmer, “wrenching” on his equipment and his grandchildren.&nbsp;He is survived by his children John F. (Ashley) Vahsholtz of Chapman, and Jessica (Chris) Glendenning of Abilene; grandchildren Trenton and Nolan Haslouer and Cooper and Madisyn Vahsholtz; sibling Russell (Julie) Vahsholtz, Nancy (Kent) Rawson, Vonley Vahsholtz, and Kelli Vahsholtz-Olson; aunts Carol Florea and Pearl Vahsholtz and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp;Keith passed away Monday May 27, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center. He is preceded in death by his parents. His family will gather with friends on Friday May 31, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Keith’s funeral service will be held on Saturday June 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook. Memorial contributions may be directed to John Vahsholtz for the grandchildren’s education fund. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Keith at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.&nbsp;LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Keith A. Vahsholtz

Russell Lee Cochran December 18, 1952 ~ May 26, 2024

Russell Lee Cochran, Solomon, KS, was called home to Jesus, on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. He was born in Lovington, New Mexico on December 18th, 1952 to Alexander Franklin Cochran and Maggie Howell.

His life changed in 1977 when he met Kathy who he married in 1978. They made their home in Odessa, TX for the first 6 months. Then they moved to Durham, OK. They went into the dairy business with Kathy’s family. He was not a dairy man, but he loved the farm and all of the cattle.

One of Russell’s biggest joys was the few cattle that he had. He could tell you who the dam was for every cow back to the great-grandmother. Most of his cows are black, but he could tell each of them apart.

Upon graduating from Odessa High School, Russell began his career of working with anything from truck parts to agriculture parts. In 1989, he moved to Solomon, KS to work for Abilene Machine. He finished his career working with Abilene Machine after many years. He could always remember customer phone numbers and tractor part numbers. He made many friends though the years.

Russell’s church and church family were extremely important. He was a member and deacon of the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene for many years. He was active in the church and during gatherings you would see him walking around serving tea and coffee. His Men’s Bible Study group built lasting brotherhood relations. He was an ardent prayer warrior and he loved to tell people about Jesus.

Russell’s family filled his heart with joy and thankfulness. His boys, Bryan and Bryce; daughter in law’s, Jessica and Jasmine; grandsons, Bryar and Jace; and granddaughter, Millie, were his pride and joy.

Russell was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers, Alec Cochran and Hilton Cochran, and sister, Jane Hindman.

Services for Russell will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. His final resting place will be in Oklahoma at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Russell Lee Cochran December 18, 1952 ~ May 26, 2024 Russell Lee Cochran, Solomon, KS, was called home to Jesus, on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. He was born in Lovington, New Mexico on December 18th, 1952 to Alexander Franklin Cochran and Maggie Howell.His life changed in 1977 when he met Kathy who he married in 1978. They made their home in Odessa, TX for the first 6 months. Then they moved to Durham, OK. They went into the dairy business with Kathy’s family. He was not a dairy man, but he loved the farm and all of the cattle.One of Russell’s biggest joys was the few cattle that he had. He could tell you who the dam was for every cow back to the great-grandmother. Most of his cows are black, but he could tell each of them apart.Upon graduating from Odessa High School, Russell began his career of working with anything from truck parts to agriculture parts. In 1989, he moved to Solomon, KS to work for Abilene Machine. He finished his career working with Abilene Machine after many years. He could always remember customer phone numbers and tractor part numbers. He made many friends though the years.Russell’s church and church family were extremely important. He was a member and deacon of the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene for many years. He was active in the church and during gatherings you would see him walking around serving tea and coffee. His Men’s Bible Study group built lasting brotherhood relations. He was an ardent prayer warrior and he loved to tell people about Jesus.Russell’s family filled his heart with joy and thankfulness. His boys, Bryan and Bryce; daughter in law’s, Jessica and Jasmine; grandsons, Bryar and Jace; and granddaughter, Millie, were his pride and joy.Russell was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers, Alec Cochran and Hilton Cochran, and sister, Jane Hindman.Services for Russell will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. His final resting place will be in Oklahoma at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Russell L. Cochran

Betty Lee Little November 26, 1940 ~&nbsp;May 28, 2024

Betty Lee Little, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born to Clarence and Sylva Rosebrook on their farmstead in rural Lincoln County during a winter storm on November 26, 1940. She was the second of three sisters, her best friends, Mary Ann and Peggy.

Betty was born a farmgirl. She eventually fell in love with her own farmer and polka dancing partner, Don Little, whom she wed on June 12, 1960. They had one daughter, Karla. Betty, Don, and Karla were a unit. Whether pulling calves in the middle of the night, driving to track meets and softball games, setting up electric fence to protect Betty’s garden from coons, or on their monthly trip to Panjo’s pizza and movie at the Stiefel, they were always together.

Anyone with the honor of meeting Betty knows she was fiercely loyal and immensely proud of her family and friends. She loved deeply. She was the ultimate caretaker. This naturally translated to her being the best “Mamaw” and “Grammy” to her two grandchildren, Matt and Mariah, and “Great Gaga” to her three great-grandchildren, Demi, Lawson, and Carter.

As an individual, Betty had her own breadth of skills and hobbies. If she wasn’t making one of her famous cherry pies, you could find her taking care of her flowers, loving on her dog, Jazz, working on a puzzle, or decorating her home with pictures of her family.

Most importantly, Betty was a servant of the Lord. She greatly enjoyed her Bible studies and sharing that time with her group of friends. One of her most cherished possessions was her Bible, the pages full of handwritten notes in the margins and scraps from Bible lessons. One of her saved lessons had highlighted: “My funeral shall not be about me! Focus all attention upon the Christ who loves me and gave His life up for me! In Him I have died, which means I did not die!”

Betty was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by: her husband, Don; daughter, Karla (Randy) Jones; grandchildren, Matt (Alisha) Jones, Mariah (Garrett) Greif; great-grandchildren, Carter Jones, Demi Greif, and Lawson Greif; sisters, Mary Ann (Harold) Morton, Peggy Krehbiel; many nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.

Memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>Betty Lee Little November 26, 1940 ~&nbsp;May 28, 2024 Betty Lee Little, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born to Clarence and Sylva Rosebrook on their farmstead in rural Lincoln County during a winter storm on November 26, 1940. She was the second of three sisters, her best friends, Mary Ann and Peggy.Betty was born a farmgirl. She eventually fell in love with her own farmer and polka dancing partner, Don Little, whom she wed on June 12, 1960. They had one daughter, Karla. Betty, Don, and Karla were a unit. Whether pulling calves in the middle of the night, driving to track meets and softball games, setting up electric fence to protect Betty’s garden from coons, or on their monthly trip to Panjo’s pizza and movie at the Stiefel, they were always together.Anyone with the honor of meeting Betty knows she was fiercely loyal and immensely proud of her family and friends. She loved deeply. She was the ultimate caretaker. This naturally translated to her being the best “Mamaw” and “Grammy” to her two grandchildren, Matt and Mariah, and “Great Gaga” to her three great-grandchildren, Demi, Lawson, and Carter.As an individual, Betty had her own breadth of skills and hobbies. If she wasn’t making one of her famous cherry pies, you could find her taking care of her flowers, loving on her dog, Jazz, working on a puzzle, or decorating her home with pictures of her family.Most importantly, Betty was a servant of the Lord. She greatly enjoyed her Bible studies and sharing that time with her group of friends. One of her most cherished possessions was her Bible, the pages full of handwritten notes in the margins and scraps from Bible lessons. One of her saved lessons had highlighted: “My funeral shall not be about me! Focus all attention upon the Christ who loves me and gave His life up for me! In Him I have died, which means I did not die!”Betty was preceded in death by her parents.She is survived by: her husband, Don; daughter, Karla (Randy) Jones; grandchildren, Matt (Alisha) Jones, Mariah (Garrett) Greif; great-grandchildren, Carter Jones, Demi Greif, and Lawson Greif; sisters, Mary Ann (Harold) Morton, Peggy Krehbiel; many nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.Memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Betty L. Little

We are asking participating businesses to deliver any donated items/cash on either&nbsp;Tuesday, June 4&nbsp;or&nbsp;Wednesday, June 5, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the former Consolidated Printing building located at 319 S. 5th Street (on the southern side of the building).

The warehouse is located between South and Mulberry Street, specifically on South Street. Look for board members stationed at the dock entrance on the southwest side (facing 5th street), where Project Salina yard signs will be displayed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation" target="_blank">https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation</a>

<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ba998c67eb88c768cba06f5/t/65dcf15a527449442d5893d2/1708978522557/2024ProjectSalinaCollectionReport.docx.pdf">PRINT ATTACHED FORM</a>&nbsp;and include it with your product/cash donation when you deliver the items.

We would prefer to collect everything on the scheduled two-day window. Our board members have scheduled time off work specifically for this purpose, and we would like to collect all donations on those days. If you are delivering, kindly specify which of the two days you will arrive and an approximate time to expect you at the warehouse.

Please ensure that any food products are properly bagged or boxed to avoid excessive weight and that the items are easily accessible on the ground floor. Additionally, please complete the&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ba998c67eb88c768cba06f5/t/65dcf15a527449442d5893d2/1708978522557/2024ProjectSalinaCollectionReport.docx.pdf">attached form</a>&nbsp;to help our volunteers efficiently track donation numbers.

If&nbsp;June 4&nbsp;or&nbsp;June 5&nbsp;doesn't work with your schedule, send us an email and we'll arrange with our board members to transport the items to the warehouse at their convenience.

For those exclusively offering checks or cash, here are your options:

Mail the checks to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina, KS 67402-2861. 

There's no deadline for cash donations; feel free to send them at your convenience. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO PROJECT SALINA!

If mailing cash isn't preferable, you can drop it off, along with any checks, at Central National Bank (454 S. Ohio, near Water’s True Value). Please label the envelope with "Kristina Litchman, Project Salina" and include your name for proper crediting of your deposit. You can utilize the drive-through or visit a teller inside.

Should you prefer a board member to collect the cash/checks in person, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:projectsalina@gmail.com">projectsalina@gmail.com</a>, and we'll arrange a pickup at our earliest convenience.

AGAIN, PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO PROJECT SALINA!

We deeply value your participation in Project Salina. Each and every one of your contributions is greatly appreciated!

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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 </figure>SubmittedWe are asking participating businesses to deliver any donated items/cash on either&nbsp;Tuesday, June 4&nbsp;or&nbsp;Wednesday, June 5, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the former Consolidated Printing building located at 319 S. 5th Street (on the southern side of the building).The warehouse is located between South and Mulberry Street, specifically on South Street. Look for board members stationed at the dock entrance on the southwest side (facing 5th street), where Project Salina yard signs will be displayed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation" target="_blank">https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation</a><a href="https://www.projectsalina.com/collectioninformation" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ba998c67eb88c768cba06f5/t/65dcf15a527449442d5893d2/1708978522557/2024ProjectSalinaCollectionReport.docx.pdf">PRINT ATTACHED FORM</a>&nbsp;and include it with your product/cash donation when you deliver the items.We would prefer to collect everything on the scheduled two-day window. Our board members have scheduled time off work specifically for this purpose, and we would like to collect all donations on those days. If you are delivering, kindly specify which of the two days you will arrive and an approximate time to expect you at the warehouse.<ol>
 <li>Your preferred day and time for pickup.</li><li>Address of your business, including specific door instructions and the contact person upon our arrival. </li><li>Contact person's name and cell phone number for communication. </li><li>Quantity and type of products requiring pickup. </li><li>Any cash or checks we should collect during the pickup. </li>
 </ol>Please ensure that any food products are properly bagged or boxed to avoid excessive weight and that the items are easily accessible on the ground floor. Additionally, please complete the&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ba998c67eb88c768cba06f5/t/65dcf15a527449442d5893d2/1708978522557/2024ProjectSalinaCollectionReport.docx.pdf">attached form</a>&nbsp;to help our volunteers efficiently track donation numbers.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>If&nbsp;June 4&nbsp;or&nbsp;June 5&nbsp;doesn't work with your schedule, send us an email and we'll arrange with our board members to transport the items to the warehouse at their convenience.For those exclusively offering checks or cash, here are your options:Mail the checks to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina, KS 67402-2861. There's no deadline for cash donations; feel free to send them at your convenience. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO PROJECT SALINA!If mailing cash isn't preferable, you can drop it off, along with any checks, at Central National Bank (454 S. Ohio, near Water’s True Value). Please label the envelope with "Kristina Litchman, Project Salina" and include your name for proper crediting of your deposit. You can utilize the drive-through or visit a teller inside.Should you prefer a board member to collect the cash/checks in person, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:projectsalina@gmail.com">projectsalina@gmail.com</a>, and we'll arrange a pickup at our earliest convenience.AGAIN, PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO PROJECT SALINA!We deeply value your participation in Project Salina. Each and every one of your contributions is greatly appreciated!Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Project Salina provides specific instructions for food pick up

Two local community banks, Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas came together to finance the first phase of Salina Destination, a new multi-family housing development in Salina, Kansas. 

This collaborative effort is being led by Bennington State Bank as the lead financer, with First Bank Kansas as a participating financial supporter of the project.

According to the leadership of both financial institutions, the involvement of these two community banks underscores their shared commitment to foster community growth by providing much-needed housing options for residents.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7a4149d5-6859-43dc-b3a6-b102edd738ad">Ribbon cutting for Salina Destination Development multi-family housing project</a>

The new housing project, named Magnolia Village, will be located near the intersection of Magnolia Road and Interstate 135.

The City of Salina was awarded $25,000,000 through Kansas HB 2510 &amp; Kansas SB 267 by the Department of Commerce to help accommodate housing expansion. The Magnolia Village project will receive a portion of these funds.&nbsp;

The first phase of the development includes 254 apartments featuring spacious floor plans, in-house laundry and various outdoor amenities. The project responds to the projected influx of new employees in Salina, driven by the community’s robust economic development. 

“This is the culmination of a lot of work by a lot of people over a lot of years," said Salina City Manager Mike Schrage. 

Schrage emphasized that many background economic successes, months of preparation, and multiple instrumental people have contributed to this point of the project.

Salina Destination Development, the organization behind Magnolia Village, aims to create a residential complex that not only meets the community's immediate needs but also enhances the overall quality of life for its residents.

“Working with Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas has been seamless. Their knowledge of the process and ability to get things done efficiently has been invaluable,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina Destination Development.

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Darren Gragg, President and CEO of Bennington State Bank, said the bank is dedicated to supporting community initiatives.

 “We are excited to partner with Salina Destination Development and the City of Salina on this transformative project. This partnership underscores our commitment to the communities we serve, supporting growth and making a meaningful impact through strategic investments. We exist to serve our communities and are committed to providing the capital necessary to grow these communities,” Gragg said.

Brian Schwarz, Senior Vice President and Loan Officer at First Bank Kansas shared similar remarks about the partnership.

“We are thrilled to partner with Magnolia Village and all the community collaborators who have contributed to the realization of this project. Their valuable insights are what make Salina great, showing how we come together as a community to address important needs," Schwarz said. 

Phase 1 construction is expected to be completed in early 2026.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTTwo local community banks, Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas came together to finance the first phase of Salina Destination, a new multi-family housing development in Salina, Kansas. This collaborative effort is being led by Bennington State Bank as the lead financer, with First Bank Kansas as a participating financial supporter of the project.According to the leadership of both financial institutions, the involvement of these two community banks underscores their shared commitment to foster community growth by providing much-needed housing options for residents.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7a4149d5-6859-43dc-b3a6-b102edd738ad">Ribbon cutting for Salina Destination Development multi-family housing project</a>The new housing project, named Magnolia Village, will be located near the intersection of Magnolia Road and Interstate 135.The City of Salina was awarded $25,000,000 through Kansas HB 2510 &amp; Kansas SB 267 by the Department of Commerce to help accommodate housing expansion. The Magnolia Village project will receive a portion of these funds.&nbsp;The first phase of the development includes 254 apartments featuring spacious floor plans, in-house laundry and various outdoor amenities. The project responds to the projected influx of new employees in Salina, driven by the community’s robust economic development. “This is the culmination of a lot of work by a lot of people over a lot of years," said Salina City Manager Mike Schrage. Schrage emphasized that many background economic successes, months of preparation, and multiple instrumental people have contributed to this point of the project.Salina Destination Development, the organization behind Magnolia Village, aims to create a residential complex that not only meets the community's immediate needs but also enhances the overall quality of life for its residents. “Working with Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas has been seamless. Their knowledge of the process and ability to get things done efficiently has been invaluable,” said Jeremy Hurt, lead contact for Salina Destination Development.LISTEN:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>Darren Gragg, President and CEO of Bennington State Bank, said the bank is dedicated to supporting community initiatives. “We are excited to partner with Salina Destination Development and the City of Salina on this transformative project. This partnership underscores our commitment to the communities we serve, supporting growth and making a meaningful impact through strategic investments. We exist to serve our communities and are committed to providing the capital necessary to grow these communities,” Gragg said.Brian Schwarz, Senior Vice President and Loan Officer at First Bank Kansas shared similar remarks about the partnership.“We are thrilled to partner with Magnolia Village and all the community collaborators who have contributed to the realization of this project. Their valuable insights are what make Salina great, showing how we come together as a community to address important needs," Schwarz said. Phase 1 construction is expected to be completed in early 2026.

Bennington State Bank and First Bank Kansas partner on Salina housing project

E. Dean Williams March 3, 1928 ~&nbsp;February 13, 2024

E. Dean Williams was born March 3, 1928, in Glasco, Ks. and died February 13, 2024, at the age of 95. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Jesse and Emma Olson Williams and graduated from Glasco High in 1946. He then served for 2 years in the U.S. Navy Air Corps before returning to Glasco upon his honorable discharge. Dean then went to work at the Co-Op service station for a year and then the Natural Gas Pipeline Station in Glasco. In May 1951 Dean was united in marriage to Joyce Henning, a marriage that lasted 63 years until her passing in 2014. In December 1953, Dean and Joyce moved to Hammond, IL. as the Company transferred him to a new pipeline station there. While living there, their two children were born, Jody in December 1953 and Randy in October 1955. Dean and Joyce missed Cloud County, so they moved to Concordia in May 1956 and Dean accepted a job with the Co-Op. He accepted a position with the Fidelity State Bank in 1958 and continued working in the banking industry until his retirement in 1993. During his 35 years in the banking business, he was a strong supporter of the community, having served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Cloud-Republic Bankers Association, and the Bankers of America Institute in Salina. Dean was also one of the Founders of the Cloud County Community College and served on the Board of Trustees for 4 years, being the Chair the final year. He was also a long-time member of the NCK Saddle Club and helped with the construction of the new rodeo arena. Hobbies included hunting, horseback riding, and fishing. He also loved to play pool and pitch. Dean was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather and was never happier than spending time with his family, especially with the grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce, brothers Lyle, Lewie, and Jack and sisters Melva Letourneau and Eva Crum. He is survived by children Jody (Alex) Sanchez of Salina and Randy (Deb) Williams of Valley Center, Ks., 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren,3 great great grandchildren, and special friend, Beulah Nobert.

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Jim Winter will be held June 7th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Concordia Lutheran Church with visitation with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the church and inurnment at the Glasco Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to The Concordia Lutheran Church or The Brown Grand Theatre in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>E. Dean Williams March 3, 1928 ~&nbsp;February 13, 2024 E. Dean Williams was born March 3, 1928, in Glasco, Ks. and died February 13, 2024, at the age of 95. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Jesse and Emma Olson Williams and graduated from Glasco High in 1946. He then served for 2 years in the U.S. Navy Air Corps before returning to Glasco upon his honorable discharge. Dean then went to work at the Co-Op service station for a year and then the Natural Gas Pipeline Station in Glasco. In May 1951 Dean was united in marriage to Joyce Henning, a marriage that lasted 63 years until her passing in 2014. In December 1953, Dean and Joyce moved to Hammond, IL. as the Company transferred him to a new pipeline station there. While living there, their two children were born, Jody in December 1953 and Randy in October 1955. Dean and Joyce missed Cloud County, so they moved to Concordia in May 1956 and Dean accepted a job with the Co-Op. He accepted a position with the Fidelity State Bank in 1958 and continued working in the banking industry until his retirement in 1993. During his 35 years in the banking business, he was a strong supporter of the community, having served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Cloud-Republic Bankers Association, and the Bankers of America Institute in Salina. Dean was also one of the Founders of the Cloud County Community College and served on the Board of Trustees for 4 years, being the Chair the final year. He was also a long-time member of the NCK Saddle Club and helped with the construction of the new rodeo arena. Hobbies included hunting, horseback riding, and fishing. He also loved to play pool and pitch. Dean was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather and was never happier than spending time with his family, especially with the grandsons.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce, brothers Lyle, Lewie, and Jack and sisters Melva Letourneau and Eva Crum. He is survived by children Jody (Alex) Sanchez of Salina and Randy (Deb) Williams of Valley Center, Ks., 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren,3 great great grandchildren, and special friend, Beulah Nobert.A memorial service officiated by Pastor Jim Winter will be held June 7th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Concordia Lutheran Church with visitation with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the church and inurnment at the Glasco Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.The family suggests memorials to The Concordia Lutheran Church or The Brown Grand Theatre in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

E. "Dean" Williams

Dewey G. Nelson June 10, 1949 ~&nbsp;May 24, 2024

Dewey G. Nelson, 74, Concordia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Advena Living of Clay Center. He was born on June 10, 1949 to Durrel and Velma (French) Nelson in Belleville, Kansas.

He attended Concordia Schools and graduated in 1968. He went on to work for ABB and Cloud Ceramics.

Dewey married Kathy Bible in 1970 in Golden, Colorado.

Dewey could do just about anything he was asked. Kathy might ask him to build or fix something and he would disappear to his shop and reappear with something that would work perfectly. He loved working on cars and boats.

His beloved Lhasa Apso, Charlie Brown passed away in 2023 but before that they could be seen on drives around town or at their daily trip to the dog park.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Durrel and Velma Nelson.

He will be missed by his wife Kathy Nelson of Concordia, KS; his brother, Raymond Nelson (Donna) of Concordia, KS; nephews, Tony Nelson (Jasmine) of Olathe, KS, and Chris Nelson (Faye) of Hooper, NE; and six great nieces.

A memorial service will be held at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Monday, June 3rd , 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Redmond officiating. Family will greet friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, rural Concordia. Memorials can be made to the OCCK Memory Group or the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and can be sent in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Dewey G. Nelson June 10, 1949 ~&nbsp;May 24, 2024 Dewey G. Nelson, 74, Concordia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Advena Living of Clay Center. He was born on June 10, 1949 to Durrel and Velma (French) Nelson in Belleville, Kansas.He attended Concordia Schools and graduated in 1968. He went on to work for ABB and Cloud Ceramics.Dewey married Kathy Bible in 1970 in Golden, Colorado.Dewey could do just about anything he was asked. Kathy might ask him to build or fix something and he would disappear to his shop and reappear with something that would work perfectly. He loved working on cars and boats.His beloved Lhasa Apso, Charlie Brown passed away in 2023 but before that they could be seen on drives around town or at their daily trip to the dog park.He was preceded in death by his parents, Durrel and Velma Nelson.He will be missed by his wife Kathy Nelson of Concordia, KS; his brother, Raymond Nelson (Donna) of Concordia, KS; nephews, Tony Nelson (Jasmine) of Olathe, KS, and Chris Nelson (Faye) of Hooper, NE; and six great nieces.A memorial service will be held at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Monday, June 3rd , 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor David Redmond officiating. Family will greet friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, rural Concordia. Memorials can be made to the OCCK Memory Group or the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and can be sent in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901. For online condolences please visit chaputbuoy.com.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

Dewey G. Nelson

Lee A. White September 19, 1940 ~&nbsp;May 24, 2024

Lee White was born September 19, 1940 in Richmond, Missouri, the son of Wilbert and Almira (Hillyard) White. Lee passed away at his home in rural Chapman, Kansas Friday May 24, 2024.

Lee worked for many years in the Wichita area as a security guard. Lee is survived by his long time partner Dawn Valera, his daughter Dana White (Cathrine) Derby, Kansas and his son Darryl White (Paula) of rural Chapman, Kansas Lee was preceded in death by his parents.

The family has chosen cremation and there will be no funeral services. A graveside service will be held at the Liberty Cemetery rural Chapman on June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Lee A. White September 19, 1940 ~&nbsp;May 24, 2024 Lee White was born September 19, 1940 in Richmond, Missouri, the son of Wilbert and Almira (Hillyard) White. Lee passed away at his home in rural Chapman, Kansas Friday May 24, 2024.Lee worked for many years in the Wichita area as a security guard. Lee is survived by his long time partner Dawn Valera, his daughter Dana White (Cathrine) Derby, Kansas and his son Darryl White (Paula) of rural Chapman, Kansas Lee was preceded in death by his parents.The family has chosen cremation and there will be no funeral services. A graveside service will be held at the Liberty Cemetery rural Chapman on June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>

 Lee A. White

According to Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois, the internet has been restored to the Salina City/Saline County Building.&nbsp; At 9:46 a.m. NexTech announced via social media that the emergency maintenance is complete, and customers should see their service come back online.&nbsp; NexTech Customer Solutions Specialist, John Hendrick said customers may need to reboot their router by disconnecting it from power for about 60 seconds.&nbsp; If customers continue to have connection issues, please contact the NexTech Help Desk at 688-565-3200.

Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

Originally posted 05/29/2024 at 8:25 p.m.

Last night, NexTech encountered an internal issue with its internet infrastructure.&nbsp;

John Hendrick, customer solutions specialist at NexTech said the issue is affecting approximately 1,000 customers.&nbsp;

"We are aware that during maintenance last night that there was some internal issues that happened," Hendrick said. "All of us are working diligently to get the problem resolved in a quick and expedient manner."

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Hendrick said the customers impacted by the Internet issue are across NexTech's geographic footprint.&nbsp;

Saline County residents told Salina Post they were experiencing exceptionally long lines at the&nbsp;Saline County Vehicle Registration office. Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois confirmed the internet is down.&nbsp;

"We're just flat down. I came in at 7 a.m. this morning and couldn't log on," DuBois said. "I talked to IT, and they just said they're working on it."

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 </figure>By SALINA POST According to Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois, the internet has been restored to the Salina City/Saline County Building.&nbsp; At 9:46 a.m. NexTech announced via social media that the emergency maintenance is complete, and customers should see their service come back online.&nbsp; NexTech Customer Solutions Specialist, John Hendrick said customers may need to reboot their router by disconnecting it from power for about 60 seconds.&nbsp; If customers continue to have connection issues, please contact the NexTech Help Desk at 688-565-3200. Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.&nbsp;Originally posted 05/29/2024 at 8:25 p.m.By NATE KING Salina PostLast night, NexTech encountered an internal issue with its internet infrastructure.&nbsp;John Hendrick, customer solutions specialist at NexTech said the issue is affecting approximately 1,000 customers.&nbsp;"We are aware that during maintenance last night that there was some internal issues that happened," Hendrick said. "All of us are working diligently to get the problem resolved in a quick and expedient manner."LISTEN:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6a4e3cd9-a93e-40de-ab9a-856ed8613326">🎙King in the Community Podcast — Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Renewal Project funding</a>Hendrick said the customers impacted by the Internet issue are across NexTech's geographic footprint.&nbsp;Saline County residents told Salina Post they were experiencing exceptionally long lines at the&nbsp;Saline County Vehicle Registration office. Saline County Treasurer Jim DuBois confirmed the internet is down.&nbsp;"We're just flat down. I came in at 7 a.m. this morning and couldn't log on," DuBois said. "I talked to IT, and they just said they're working on it."Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

UPDATED: Saline County/City of Salina building internet issues

Marvin G. Heffel January 17, 1946 ~&nbsp;April 28, 2024

Marvin G. Heffel, of Dorrance, KS, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita,&nbsp;KS, at the age of 78. He was born on January 17, 1946, to Arthur and Helen (Lind) Heffel in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp;Marvin married Sylvia Baral on August 27, 1974, in Wichita, KS. They were blessed with three children:&nbsp;Stacy, Stephanie, and Travis.

Marvin grew up in Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1964. He went on to Fort Hays&nbsp;University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He started out working as a driver and&nbsp;manager for Bankers Dispatch and other divisions. He then owned and operated Overnight Express&nbsp;Courier Services in Los Angeles, CA for 10 years. In 1992 he sold the company and moved back to Russell&nbsp;and worked for 4-Way Trucking out of Hays for 6 years and was currently working with Quest-Diagnostics.

Marvin was a KU, Chiefs, and Royals fan. He enjoyed Sunday family dinners, drives with his wife,&nbsp;listening to music as well as playing Rock-N-Roll songs on the piano for his family,especially his&nbsp;grandkids. Marvin loved birdwatching; he knew all the species. He served his&nbsp;country in the United&nbsp;States Army during the Vietnam War. He also was the Commander and Vice Commander in the&nbsp;Dorrance American Legion Post #334 and a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Sylvia Heffel of the home in Dorrance; children, Stacy and John Bonds of&nbsp;Broomfield, CO, Stephanie and David Cardinal of Salina, KS, and Travis and Kristy Heffel of Wilson, KS;&nbsp;sister, Karen Kircher (Ken) of Indianola, NE; brother, Larry Heffel (Marilyn) of Lenexa, KS; 8&nbsp;grandchildren, Taylor, Tehya, Takotah, Ivorie, Solei, and Raydio Bonds, Lydia and Brekyn Heffel; step-grandson, David Cardinal Jr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Aubree&nbsp;and Kinzlee Bonds and soon to be Jett&nbsp;Bonds; and 2 step-great-grandchildren, David III and Damir Cardinal.

Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, Art and Helen; brother, Arlan “Dots” Heffel; and step-granddaughter, Sydnee Cardinal.

A Celebration of Life Service will be&nbsp;held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:30AM at the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance, KS.

Memorials are suggested to Marvin G. Heffel Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Marvin G. Heffel January 17, 1946 ~&nbsp;April 28, 2024 Marvin G. Heffel, of Dorrance, KS, passed away on April 28, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita,&nbsp;KS, at the age of 78. He was born on January 17, 1946, to Arthur and Helen (Lind) Heffel in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp;Marvin married Sylvia Baral on August 27, 1974, in Wichita, KS. They were blessed with three children:&nbsp;Stacy, Stephanie, and Travis.Marvin grew up in Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1964. He went on to Fort Hays&nbsp;University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. He started out working as a driver and&nbsp;manager for Bankers Dispatch and other divisions. He then owned and operated Overnight Express&nbsp;Courier Services in Los Angeles, CA for 10 years. In 1992 he sold the company and moved back to Russell&nbsp;and worked for 4-Way Trucking out of Hays for 6 years and was currently working with Quest-Diagnostics.Marvin was a KU, Chiefs, and Royals fan. He enjoyed Sunday family dinners, drives with his wife,&nbsp;listening to music as well as playing Rock-N-Roll songs on the piano for his family,especially his&nbsp;grandkids. Marvin loved birdwatching; he knew all the species. He served his&nbsp;country in the United&nbsp;States Army during the Vietnam War. He also was the Commander and Vice Commander in the&nbsp;Dorrance American Legion Post #334 and a member of the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance.Marvin is survived by his wife, Sylvia Heffel of the home in Dorrance; children, Stacy and John Bonds of&nbsp;Broomfield, CO, Stephanie and David Cardinal of Salina, KS, and Travis and Kristy Heffel of Wilson, KS;&nbsp;sister, Karen Kircher (Ken) of Indianola, NE; brother, Larry Heffel (Marilyn) of Lenexa, KS; 8&nbsp;grandchildren, Taylor, Tehya, Takotah, Ivorie, Solei, and Raydio Bonds, Lydia and Brekyn Heffel; step-grandson, David Cardinal Jr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Aubree&nbsp;and Kinzlee Bonds and soon to be Jett&nbsp;Bonds; and 2 step-great-grandchildren, David III and Damir Cardinal.Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, Art and Helen; brother, Arlan “Dots” Heffel; and step-granddaughter, Sydnee Cardinal.A Celebration of Life Service will be&nbsp;held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:30AM at the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance, KS.Memorials are suggested to Marvin G. Heffel Memorial Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/bcaccb8d-f512-4a31-b84c-deeb52e0ffef">Memorial Day Ceremony at Sunset Park, Salina-Saline County War Memorial</a>

Marvin G. Heffel

K-State beef cattle veterinarians relay how to make the most of grazing warm and cool season grasses

<a href="mailto:jbklaudt@ksu.edu">By JACOB KLAUDT</a> K-State Research and Extension news service

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pastures can be thought of in the same light as bank accounts. If an account holder withdraws a lot of money early in the year, then they’re left with nothing to spend on essential things down the line.

Beef producers who manage their pastureland in the same way can face similar repercussions.

Kansas State University veterinarians spoke about summer grazing management techniques that can keep pastures “in the black” on a recent episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>.

“When we have cool-season grasses right now, they should be doing pretty well in most parts of the country and are very productive. Our warm-season grasses, depending on where you are, maybe haven’t quite come on yet,” K-State veterinarian Brad White said. “We need to think about our plan because both of those types of grasses have what are called dry spells where they’re less productive.”

K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster suggests introducing annual warm-season grasses to help balance out a pasture’s nutritional value when cool-season plants start to decline.

“Adding some annual warm-season forages to your grazing land rotation can be very beneficial so that you get something that is peaking in production when cool-season grasses are slowing down because of the heat,” he said.

Lancaster added: “When we get into the July and August timeframe, the cool-season grasses are not able to tolerate the heat, so their productivity slows way down.”

After cattle have grazed down cool-season plants, planting warm-season grasses like sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet or crabgrass straight into those pastures, or overseeding, serves as a great option for grazing cattle, according to Lancaster.

“Crabgrass is actually a very good (plant) that doesn’t have the potential to introduce some of the animal health problems that sorghum-sudangrass can with nitrate toxicity, but those are still some good options as we’re thinking about planting.”

For producers who employ a rotational grazing plan, frequently monitoring the growth of the plants within a pasture plays a key part in keeping grass in good condition.

“As you’re rotating to new pastures, paying attention to previously grazed pastures and how they are recovering and regrowing can kind of tell you how fast you need to rotate animals to maintain that plant in kind of a vegetative state,” Lancaster said.

White agreed and added: “In terms of your pasture movement, some of those things need to be sped up or slowed down based on conditions. There’s no static.”

To capture the full benefits of grazing the cool-season plants within a pasture, it’s important they stay immature for as long as possible.

“One of our goals in some of these cool-season forage systems is to try to minimize that plant going into a reproductive stage,” Lancaster said.

White added: “So, keep it from going to seed and getting ‘stemmy.’”

To learn more about summer grazing, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

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 </figure><h2>K-State beef cattle veterinarians relay how to make the most of grazing warm and cool season grasses</h2><a href="mailto:jbklaudt@ksu.edu">By JACOB KLAUDT</a> K-State Research and Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. — Pastures can be thought of in the same light as bank accounts. If an account holder withdraws a lot of money early in the year, then they’re left with nothing to spend on essential things down the line.Beef producers who manage their pastureland in the same way can face similar repercussions.Kansas State University veterinarians spoke about summer grazing management techniques that can keep pastures “in the black” on a recent episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>.“When we have cool-season grasses right now, they should be doing pretty well in most parts of the country and are very productive. Our warm-season grasses, depending on where you are, maybe haven’t quite come on yet,” K-State veterinarian Brad White said. “We need to think about our plan because both of those types of grasses have what are called dry spells where they’re less productive.”<div><iframe style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0s9EjyFvr7UhVXad1z1FRe?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>K-State nutritionist Phillip Lancaster suggests introducing annual warm-season grasses to help balance out a pasture’s nutritional value when cool-season plants start to decline.“Adding some annual warm-season forages to your grazing land rotation can be very beneficial so that you get something that is peaking in production when cool-season grasses are slowing down because of the heat,” he said.Lancaster added: “When we get into the July and August timeframe, the cool-season grasses are not able to tolerate the heat, so their productivity slows way down.”After cattle have grazed down cool-season plants, planting warm-season grasses like sorghum-sudangrass, pearl millet or crabgrass straight into those pastures, or overseeding, serves as a great option for grazing cattle, according to Lancaster.“Crabgrass is actually a very good (plant) that doesn’t have the potential to introduce some of the animal health problems that sorghum-sudangrass can with nitrate toxicity, but those are still some good options as we’re thinking about planting.”For producers who employ a rotational grazing plan, frequently monitoring the growth of the plants within a pasture plays a key part in keeping grass in good condition.“As you’re rotating to new pastures, paying attention to previously grazed pastures and how they are recovering and regrowing can kind of tell you how fast you need to rotate animals to maintain that plant in kind of a vegetative state,” Lancaster said.White agreed and added: “In terms of your pasture movement, some of those things need to be sped up or slowed down based on conditions. There’s no static.”To capture the full benefits of grazing the cool-season plants within a pasture, it’s important they stay immature for as long as possible.“One of our goals in some of these cool-season forage systems is to try to minimize that plant going into a reproductive stage,” Lancaster said.White added: “So, keep it from going to seed and getting ‘stemmy.’”To learn more about summer grazing, listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2024/05/24/international-visitors-summer-grazing-the-electronic-nose/">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;on your preferred streaming platform.

KSRE Cattle Chat: Summer grazing

Join host Nate King on the King in the Community podcast as he talks with Sarah Keck, entertainment director for the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina, Kansas. Sarah shares a sneak peek of the music acts at the festival, including diverse genres and performers.

LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a>

Sarah also discusses the collaborative effort in selecting artists and highlights returning favorites like Papa Green Shoes and new additions like Wilderness and Scott Mulvahill. Don't miss this celebration of music and community spirit at the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival June 13-16.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival Entertainment Director" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jv7te-161f8d7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By SALINA POSTJoin host Nate King on the King in the Community podcast as he talks with Sarah Keck, entertainment director for the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina, Kansas. Sarah shares a sneak peek of the music acts at the festival, including diverse genres and performers.LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eb9d6b20-de39-4216-9b0a-1c488dfeb1e6">🎙King in the Community — Crystal Hammerschmidt, Salina Arts and Humanities</a>Sarah also discusses the collaborative effort in selecting artists and highlights returning favorites like Papa Green Shoes and new additions like Wilderness and Scott Mulvahill. Don't miss this celebration of music and community spirit at the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival June 13-16.&nbsp;<h2>More from King in the Community</h2><div><iframe title="King in the Community" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=skmut-558a99-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=publish_time&publish_start=2023-11-01&publish_end=2024-05-16&ss=529e65f6691d9b7dddebedc34e283cbe&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

🎙King in the Community — Sarah Keck, Smoky Hill River Festival

Join 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave Foor and Nate King this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. on 910AM 107.5 FM.

Hear highlights about community events, public affairs, and all things happening in Salina. Their approach is friendly, informative, and entertaining. To listen to past 910KINA Saturday Morning Shows head on over to the KINA podcast homepage&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/">here.</a>

9:05-9:30 a.m. USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline is in the 910 KINA studio to talk about the district's summer lunch program

9:30-10 a.m. Salina Arts and Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson shares information about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">48th Annual Smoky Hill River Festival</a>

10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Salina Symphony Conductor, Yaniv Segal shares details about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0238c3f4-a0f0-445a-ad92-59c7519c2d70">Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert</a>

10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The director of the Saline County Senior Center, Rosie Walter stops by for an update from the Senior Center

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591971280271.jpeg" alt="KINA New logo Blue Black" />
 <figcaption>KINA New logo Blue Black</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTJoin 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave Foor and Nate King this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. on 910AM 107.5 FM.Hear highlights about community events, public affairs, and all things happening in Salina. Their approach is friendly, informative, and entertaining. To listen to past 910KINA Saturday Morning Shows head on over to the KINA podcast homepage&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/">here.</a><h2>Saturday Morning Show Lineup, May 25</h2>9:05-9:30 a.m. USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline is in the 910 KINA studio to talk about the district's summer lunch program9:30-10 a.m. Salina Arts and Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson shares information about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b7840647-570e-46c9-b3db-a74fa03752e1">48th Annual Smoky Hill River Festival</a>10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Salina Symphony Conductor, Yaniv Segal shares details about the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0238c3f4-a0f0-445a-ad92-59c7519c2d70">Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert</a>10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The director of the Saline County Senior Center, Rosie Walter stops by for an update from the Senior Center

910 KINA Saturday Morning Show Lineup

Today A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 59. South-southeast wind 16 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low of around 51. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Saturday A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/86bc4f88-991d-4e2c-8964-b6b3c917cc2f">🎙King in the Community — Kansas Secretary of State, Scott Schwab</a>

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 </figure>NWS-WichitaToday A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 59. South-southeast wind 16 to 18 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low of around 51. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Saturday A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Saturday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Sunday A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.&nbsp;&nbsp;LISTEN MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/86bc4f88-991d-4e2c-8964-b6b3c917cc2f">🎙King in the Community — Kansas Secretary of State, Scott Schwab</a>

NWS Wichita — holiday weekend weather outlook

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With Thursday scheduled as the day for the markup of the next five-year Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee, Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann went to the House floor to praise the initial product that he has seen thus far heading into the process.

Mr. Speaker, this is a week that farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in my state have long-awaited. The House Agriculture Committee will finally markup a five-year Farm Bill. I want to start by saying thank you to Chairman G.T. Thompson for leading the committee in developing a bipartisan, comprehensive, fiscally conservative Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers the certainty they deserve.

Around this time last year, the Chairman and I hosted a Farm Bill listening session in the middle of a wheat field in my District. We heard from 150 Kansans about their priorities for a Farm Bill. They were clear—they need a Farm Bill that gives them certainty as they work day-in and day-out to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.

This Farm Bill strengthens the farm safety net and protects crop insurance. Agricultural producers in Kansas understand firsthand how important that is. In February 2021, Kansas had 13 consecutive days of below freezing temperatures which was a 40-year record. Our producers worked around the clock to protect their cattle and ensure they survived. Just last summer, drought and market conditions in Kansas caused producers to abandon the highest number of acres of wheat since World War One. Wheat farmers have seen a 35% decrease in production in the last year as a result. Mr. Speaker, the reality is Mother Nature is a very difficult business partner. One bad crop year could put the livelihood of our producers and their families at risk. This Farm Bill gives these hardworking individuals more certainty by strengthening the farm safety net, adjusting reference prices, and modernizing the Livestock Indemnity Program, dairy supports, and Conservation Reserve Program.

The committee’s Farm Bill also maintains American food independence and invests tax dollars in places we can see a return on those dollars. America is the freest country in the world, in part because we have never had to rely on another country to feed us. At the heart of that independence is agricultural research and innovation.

The Big First is home to some of the crown jewels of the animal health corridor—Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. These institutions give the nation a scientific hub of world renown research. Kansas State University is conducting groundbreaking research into areas, including new heat-tolerant wheat varieties and higher yielding sorghum. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will conduct research into serious animal disease threats and be an important backstop in protecting our nation’s food supply. This work, and America’s continued ability to feed ourselves for generations to come, depend on a five-year Farm Bill that prioritizes food security as national security.

Mr. Speaker, this Farm Bill makes robust investments in the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development cooperator programs that ensure our American producers remain in the international marketplace. It proactively addresses issues like deferred maintenance costs at land-grant institutions and the country’s veterinarian shortage before the problem gets worse.

I’ve been to this floor nearly thirty times to push for my priorities in the Farm Bill—to protect and strengthen crop insurance, promote trade programs that help America remain competitive and secure, conduct rigorous oversight of the executive branch to fight big government overreach, and invest in agricultural research at America’s land-grant universities.&nbsp;I’m pleased that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.

We need to pass a five-year, fiscally conservative Farm Bill long enough to provide certainty and short enough for Congress to respond to market changes. Farm Bills feed every corner of the nation from New England to the islands of Hawaii, both our coasts, down to the Gulf, and even the heartland of the country, including Kansas.&nbsp;American agricultural producers and consumers are counting on it. The legislation we markup this week will have ripple effects for the next half-decade. This body, and Congress, must use this legislation to address the concerns we have all heard over the last several years.

When we kicked off our Farm Bill listening session last year there were three combines parked behind us – John Deere, Case, and Gleaner. When you grow up on a farm, you’re born into a loyalty to one of these trusted American brands. They have different styles and features, but they are all designed to do the same thing – harvest. Our listening session that day, and the bill the House Agriculture Committee markup this week are no different. We all have different priorities and backgrounds, but we’re all here to do the same thing – harvest, work hard, and effectively churn out a product – the Farm Bill.&nbsp;American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers deserve it, America’s food and national security depend on it, and Congress must deliver it.

This Farm Bill is something our agricultural community can be proud of. It&nbsp;puts&nbsp;dollars in places where Americans&nbsp;can see&nbsp;a good return on&nbsp;their&nbsp;investment. It tightens budgets and reins in reckless spending that doesn’t serve taxpayers. Most importantly, this&nbsp;bill ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can continue to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed.&nbsp;The Farm, Food, and National Security Act&nbsp;is the first step in the right direction, and I look forward to this week’s markup.

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 </figure>Office of Congressman Tracey MannWASHINGTON, D.C. — With Thursday scheduled as the day for the markup of the next five-year Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee, Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann went to the House floor to praise the initial product that he has seen thus far heading into the process.<div><iframe width="927" height="522" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7E3VgSiXMpc" title="Mann Champions Agricultural Community, Fiscally-Conservative Farm Bill" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Mann's remarks are below:Mr. Speaker, this is a week that farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers in my state have long-awaited. The House Agriculture Committee will finally markup a five-year Farm Bill. I want to start by saying thank you to Chairman G.T. Thompson for leading the committee in developing a bipartisan, comprehensive, fiscally conservative Farm Bill that gives our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers the certainty they deserve.Around this time last year, the Chairman and I hosted a Farm Bill listening session in the middle of a wheat field in my District. We heard from 150 Kansans about their priorities for a Farm Bill. They were clear—they need a Farm Bill that gives them certainty as they work day-in and day-out to feed, clothe, and fuel the world. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.This Farm Bill strengthens the farm safety net and protects crop insurance. Agricultural producers in Kansas understand firsthand how important that is. In February 2021, Kansas had 13 consecutive days of below freezing temperatures which was a 40-year record. Our producers worked around the clock to protect their cattle and ensure they survived. Just last summer, drought and market conditions in Kansas caused producers to abandon the highest number of acres of wheat since World War One. Wheat farmers have seen a 35% decrease in production in the last year as a result. Mr. Speaker, the reality is Mother Nature is a very difficult business partner. One bad crop year could put the livelihood of our producers and their families at risk. This Farm Bill gives these hardworking individuals more certainty by strengthening the farm safety net, adjusting reference prices, and modernizing the Livestock Indemnity Program, dairy supports, and Conservation Reserve Program.The committee’s Farm Bill also maintains American food independence and invests tax dollars in places we can see a return on those dollars. America is the freest country in the world, in part because we have never had to rely on another country to feed us. At the heart of that independence is agricultural research and innovation.The Big First is home to some of the crown jewels of the animal health corridor—Kansas State University and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. These institutions give the nation a scientific hub of world renown research. Kansas State University is conducting groundbreaking research into areas, including new heat-tolerant wheat varieties and higher yielding sorghum. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s state-of-the-art National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will conduct research into serious animal disease threats and be an important backstop in protecting our nation’s food supply. This work, and America’s continued ability to feed ourselves for generations to come, depend on a five-year Farm Bill that prioritizes food security as national security.Mr. Speaker, this Farm Bill makes robust investments in the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development cooperator programs that ensure our American producers remain in the international marketplace. It proactively addresses issues like deferred maintenance costs at land-grant institutions and the country’s veterinarian shortage before the problem gets worse.I’ve been to this floor nearly thirty times to push for my priorities in the Farm Bill—to protect and strengthen crop insurance, promote trade programs that help America remain competitive and secure, conduct rigorous oversight of the executive branch to fight big government overreach, and invest in agricultural research at America’s land-grant universities.&nbsp;I’m pleased that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act does just that.We need to pass a five-year, fiscally conservative Farm Bill long enough to provide certainty and short enough for Congress to respond to market changes. Farm Bills feed every corner of the nation from New England to the islands of Hawaii, both our coasts, down to the Gulf, and even the heartland of the country, including Kansas.&nbsp;American agricultural producers and consumers are counting on it. The legislation we markup this week will have ripple effects for the next half-decade. This body, and Congress, must use this legislation to address the concerns we have all heard over the last several years.When we kicked off our Farm Bill listening session last year there were three combines parked behind us – John Deere, Case, and Gleaner. When you grow up on a farm, you’re born into a loyalty to one of these trusted American brands. They have different styles and features, but they are all designed to do the same thing – harvest. Our listening session that day, and the bill the House Agriculture Committee markup this week are no different. We all have different priorities and backgrounds, but we’re all here to do the same thing – harvest, work hard, and effectively churn out a product – the Farm Bill.&nbsp;American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers deserve it, America’s food and national security depend on it, and Congress must deliver it.This Farm Bill is something our agricultural community can be proud of. It&nbsp;puts&nbsp;dollars in places where Americans&nbsp;can see&nbsp;a good return on&nbsp;their&nbsp;investment. It tightens budgets and reins in reckless spending that doesn’t serve taxpayers. Most importantly, this&nbsp;bill ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can continue to keep us all fed, fueled, and clothed.&nbsp;The Farm, Food, and National Security Act&nbsp;is the first step in the right direction, and I look forward to this week’s markup.