Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley.Photos courtesy Stiefel Theatre

A musical triple treat is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in August.

Jane Gates, Stiefel executive director, announced Thursday that Trombone Shorty &amp; Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley with Mavis Staples are scheduled to perform beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $99 and go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Buy online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About the artists courtesy the Stiefel Theatre

It’s been a remarkable year for&nbsp;Trombone Shorty, who released his most recent album, Lifted, last April. He performed “Shotgun” at the MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson during Grammy week this month and also performed at the Grammy Salute to Paul Simon Concert which aired this past December on CBS. Additional television appearances in 2022 included the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ESPN’s Sportscenter, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Good Morning America.

Shorty spent much of 2022 with his band headlining prestigious venues including Red Rocks, the Hollywood Bowl and Central Park Summerstage. Just last week, he helped to kick off the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans with his 3rd-annual Shorty Gras concert following the Krewe of Freret Parade, which featured his very own parade float. In January he led a cultural exchange trip to Cuba in partnership with his own Trombone Shorty Foundation. The five-day “Havana Funk Expedition” trip celebrated the longstanding musical and cultural connections between New Orleans and Cuba. Other 2022 highlights include his first-ever GRAMMY win for his work on Jon Batiste’s album and an in-depth interview with Marc Maron's WTF podcast where Marc attested “I can’t remember the last time I heard a power horn band like that.”

Ziggy Marley&nbsp;is an eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian who has cultivated a legendary career for close to 40 years. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft. Equal parts master storyteller and motivational guide, he deftly explores issues from environmental awareness to self-empowerment, social injustice to political inequity, while returning again and again to the transformative power of love. And over the past 15 years with his own companies, Tuff Gong Worldwide and Ishti Music, Marley has complete control of his masters and publishing; alongside his charity URGE – benefiting the well-being of children in Jamaica, Africa and North America.

It’s impossible to listen to a voice like&nbsp;Mavis Staples’ without contemplating all she’s been through in her life—the album cover features a heartrending Gordon Parks photo that speaks to the casual cruelty of racial segregation in 1950’s Alabama—but it only serves to make her optimism and resilience that much more inspiring and contagious. There is darkness and doubt on the album to be sure (the spirit of Pops Staples informs the mournful “Heavy On My Mind,” which recognizes that some wounds never heal, while the poignant “Never Needed Anyone” stings with the pain of lingering regret) but it’s consistently overpowered by hope and conviction. “Been holding on too long to let go / Running too hard to slow down / Believing too deep to not have faith,” Staples confesses on the soulful “One More Change To Make.” In that sense, the album’s title is more than just an observation. When Staples and Harper join forces to sing “We Get By,” it’s a prayer, a promise, an invitation.

“I sing because I want to leave people feeling better than I found them,” Staples concludes. “I want them to walk away with a positive message in their hearts, feeling stronger than they felt before. I’m singing to myself for those same reasons, too.”

Even the messenger needs a reminder every now and then.

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 </figure>Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley.Photos courtesy Stiefel TheatreBy SALINA POSTA musical triple treat is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in August.Jane Gates, Stiefel executive director, announced Thursday that Trombone Shorty &amp; Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley with Mavis Staples are scheduled to perform beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.<figure>
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 </figure>Mavis StaplesTickets start at $99 and go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Buy online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.About the artists courtesy the Stiefel TheatreIt’s been a remarkable year for&nbsp;Trombone Shorty, who released his most recent album, Lifted, last April. He performed “Shotgun” at the MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson during Grammy week this month and also performed at the Grammy Salute to Paul Simon Concert which aired this past December on CBS. Additional television appearances in 2022 included the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ESPN’s Sportscenter, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Good Morning America.Shorty spent much of 2022 with his band headlining prestigious venues including Red Rocks, the Hollywood Bowl and Central Park Summerstage. Just last week, he helped to kick off the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans with his 3rd-annual Shorty Gras concert following the Krewe of Freret Parade, which featured his very own parade float. In January he led a cultural exchange trip to Cuba in partnership with his own Trombone Shorty Foundation. The five-day “Havana Funk Expedition” trip celebrated the longstanding musical and cultural connections between New Orleans and Cuba. Other 2022 highlights include his first-ever GRAMMY win for his work on Jon Batiste’s album and an in-depth interview with Marc Maron's WTF podcast where Marc attested “I can’t remember the last time I heard a power horn band like that.”Ziggy Marley&nbsp;is an eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian who has cultivated a legendary career for close to 40 years. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft. Equal parts master storyteller and motivational guide, he deftly explores issues from environmental awareness to self-empowerment, social injustice to political inequity, while returning again and again to the transformative power of love. And over the past 15 years with his own companies, Tuff Gong Worldwide and Ishti Music, Marley has complete control of his masters and publishing; alongside his charity URGE – benefiting the well-being of children in Jamaica, Africa and North America.It’s impossible to listen to a voice like&nbsp;Mavis Staples’ without contemplating all she’s been through in her life—the album cover features a heartrending Gordon Parks photo that speaks to the casual cruelty of racial segregation in 1950’s Alabama—but it only serves to make her optimism and resilience that much more inspiring and contagious. There is darkness and doubt on the album to be sure (the spirit of Pops Staples informs the mournful “Heavy On My Mind,” which recognizes that some wounds never heal, while the poignant “Never Needed Anyone” stings with the pain of lingering regret) but it’s consistently overpowered by hope and conviction. “Been holding on too long to let go / Running too hard to slow down / Believing too deep to not have faith,” Staples confesses on the soulful “One More Change To Make.” In that sense, the album’s title is more than just an observation. When Staples and Harper join forces to sing “We Get By,” it’s a prayer, a promise, an invitation.“I sing because I want to leave people feeling better than I found them,” Staples concludes. “I want them to walk away with a positive message in their hearts, feeling stronger than they felt before. I’m singing to myself for those same reasons, too.”Even the messenger needs a reminder every now and then.

Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples coming to Salina

BUNKER HILL — "The Kansas Legislature," a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature state Sen. John Doll (Dist. #39 – Garden City), Representative Steven Howe (Dist. # 71 – Salina), and Rep. Barb Wasinger (Dist. #111 – Hays) on Friday at 7 p.m.

"The Kansas Legislature"&nbsp;is a program that takes place during the legislative session and gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; During the program, viewers can call 1-800-337-4788 with their legislative questions.&nbsp; "The Kansas Legislature"&nbsp;is hosted by Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post and Eagle Radio.&nbsp;

To find a list of legislatures that might be on the show each week, go to our website,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;where you will find the 2023 season schedule.&nbsp; Streaming access is also available for each episode on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp;

"The Kansas Legislature" is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

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 </figure>BUNKER HILL — "The Kansas Legislature," a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature state Sen. John Doll (Dist. #39 – Garden City), Representative Steven Howe (Dist. # 71 – Salina), and Rep. Barb Wasinger (Dist. #111 – Hays) on Friday at 7 p.m."The Kansas Legislature"&nbsp;is a program that takes place during the legislative session and gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; During the program, viewers can call 1-800-337-4788 with their legislative questions.&nbsp; "The Kansas Legislature"&nbsp;is hosted by Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post and Eagle Radio.&nbsp;To find a list of legislatures that might be on the show each week, go to our website,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;where you will find the 2023 season schedule.&nbsp; Streaming access is also available for each episode on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp;"The Kansas Legislature" is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

Wasinger to appear Friday on 'The Kansas Legislature'

GOODLAND — Northwest Kansas Technical College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2022&nbsp;fall&nbsp;semester.

Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average,&nbsp;while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.

Bentley&nbsp;Baehler&nbsp;- Automotive Technology&nbsp;

Drew&nbsp;Withington&nbsp;- Atwood High School

Rayanna&nbsp;Schmidt - Respiratory Therapy

Ashton&nbsp;Bearley&nbsp;- Automotive Technology&nbsp;

Chaye&nbsp;Ralph - Cloud and Crypto Computing

Brodie Traver - Precision Agriculture Technology

Cord Frink - Precision Agriculture Technology

Carson&nbsp;VanEaton&nbsp;- Electrical Technology

Saul Vargas Rojas - Precision Agriculture Technology

Colton Pfannenstiel&nbsp;–&nbsp;Precision Agriculture Technology

Chelsey&nbsp;Knitig&nbsp;- Engineering Technology

Bryson&nbsp;Ihrig&nbsp;- Diesel Technology

Cara&nbsp;Agan&nbsp;- Respiratory Therapy

Vernon&nbsp;Lovins&nbsp;- Engineering Technology

Noah&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering Technology

Raphael&nbsp;Kitur&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;

Alyson&nbsp;Gotchall&nbsp;- Respiratory Therapy

Rhiannon&nbsp;Cacavio&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto Computing

Brian&nbsp;Kiptoo&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;

Adriana Valdez Dominguez - Computer Graphics Technology&nbsp;

Caleb&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;- Precision Agriculture Technology

Taylor&nbsp;Heili&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto Computing

Amulek&nbsp;Partida&nbsp;- Electrical Technology

Tabitha McClendon - Cloud and Crypto Computing

Christopher&nbsp;Stecklein&nbsp;- Respiratory Therapy

Aarron&nbsp;Beheydt&nbsp;Miller - Engineering Technology

Sydney&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering Technology

Jay Birdsall - Automotive Technology&nbsp;

Youssouf&nbsp;Timera&nbsp;- Business Technology

Kerrek&nbsp;Lockhart - Engineering Technology

Asaph Garcia - Cloud and Crypto Computing

Mattie&nbsp;Brandl&nbsp;- Respiratory Therapy

Ryan&nbsp;Heier&nbsp;- Precision Agriculture Technology

Isaac&nbsp;Kraushaar&nbsp;- Diesel Technology

Nathan&nbsp;Kipyego&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;

Nathaniel&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering Technology

Bradley&nbsp;Bogert&nbsp;- Gove County Welding

Tayler&nbsp;Kleinow&nbsp;- Computer Graphics Technology&nbsp;

Andrew&nbsp;Macki&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto Computing

Nathan&nbsp;Stramel&nbsp;- Diesel Technology

Anthony Platt - Automotive Technology&nbsp;

Erika Wilkins - Crime Scene&nbsp;Investigation

Gabriel Rice - Precision Agriculture Technology

Federico Dominguez - Cloud and Crypto Computing

Jose&nbsp;Olague&nbsp;- Electrical Technology

Jessi&nbsp;Lewman&nbsp;- Respiratory Therapy

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 </figure>News releaseGOODLAND — Northwest Kansas Technical College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2022&nbsp;fall&nbsp;semester.Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average,&nbsp;while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.<h2>President’s Honor List</h2>Daniel Moose - Business TechnologyMatthew Teeter - Oakley High SchoolBentley&nbsp;Baehler&nbsp;- Automotive Technology&nbsp;Wyatt Ricker - Scott City High SchoolBrandon Smyth - Scott City High SchoolJoey Vasquez - Scott City High SchoolDrew&nbsp;Withington&nbsp;- Atwood High SchoolRayanna&nbsp;Schmidt - Respiratory TherapyJonathan Hopson - Carpentry&nbsp;Brandon Orozco - Carpentry&nbsp;Ashton&nbsp;Bearley&nbsp;- Automotive Technology&nbsp;Chaye&nbsp;Ralph - Cloud and Crypto ComputingBrodie Traver - Precision Agriculture TechnologyCord Frink - Precision Agriculture TechnologyCameron Ford - Electrical TechnologyCarson&nbsp;VanEaton&nbsp;- Electrical TechnologySaul Vargas Rojas - Precision Agriculture TechnologyColton Pfannenstiel&nbsp;–&nbsp;Precision Agriculture TechnologyBethany Wright - Medical Assistant&nbsp;<h2>Dean’s Honor List</h2>Chelsey&nbsp;Knitig&nbsp;- Engineering TechnologyDamian Ramos - Carpentry&nbsp;Bryson&nbsp;Ihrig&nbsp;- Diesel TechnologyCara&nbsp;Agan&nbsp;- Respiratory TherapyAnna Guillot - Respiratory TherapyDillon Carlson - Engineering TechnologyVernon&nbsp;Lovins&nbsp;- Engineering TechnologyNoah&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering TechnologyRaphael&nbsp;Kitur&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;Alyson&nbsp;Gotchall&nbsp;- Respiratory TherapyOlivia Carter -&nbsp;Respiratory TherapyZachary Ehrlich - Engineering TechnologyRhiannon&nbsp;Cacavio&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto ComputingUriel Pina - Electrical TechnologyBrian&nbsp;Kiptoo&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;Adriana Valdez Dominguez - Computer Graphics Technology&nbsp;Peter Kimaiyo - Medical Assistant&nbsp;Caleb&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;- Precision Agriculture TechnologyAndrew Strange - Engineering TechnologyTaylor&nbsp;Heili&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto ComputingAmulek&nbsp;Partida&nbsp;- Electrical TechnologyElias Garcia - Carpentry&nbsp;Tabitha McClendon - Cloud and Crypto ComputingCasey Strand - Business TechnologyChristopher&nbsp;Stecklein&nbsp;- Respiratory TherapyAarron&nbsp;Beheydt&nbsp;Miller - Engineering TechnologySydney&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering TechnologyAbigail Scott - Engineering TechnologyEmilio Pena - Cloud and Crypto ComputingJay Birdsall - Automotive Technology&nbsp;Faith Johnson - CosmetologyCerena&nbsp;Watson - Business TechnologyYoussouf&nbsp;Timera&nbsp;- Business TechnologyKerrek&nbsp;Lockhart - Engineering TechnologyJoseph Myers - Engineering TechnologyAsaph Garcia - Cloud and Crypto ComputingMegan Hunt - Automotive Technology&nbsp;Mattie&nbsp;Brandl&nbsp;- Respiratory TherapyLucas Hill - Carpentry&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;Heier&nbsp;- Precision Agriculture TechnologyClayton Bradley - Business TechnologyMichael Washington - Business TechnologyIsrael Oden - WeldingIsaac&nbsp;Kraushaar&nbsp;- Diesel TechnologyNathan&nbsp;Kipyego&nbsp;- Medical Assistant&nbsp;Elisa Sole Sanchez - Business TechnologyEthan Andersen - Electrical TechnologyZane Rankin - Carpentry&nbsp;Garrett Davis - Carpentry&nbsp;Nathaniel&nbsp;Schears&nbsp;- Engineering TechnologyBradley&nbsp;Bogert&nbsp;- Gove County WeldingGavin Wasson - Carpentry&nbsp;Tayler&nbsp;Kleinow&nbsp;- Computer Graphics Technology&nbsp;Jason Campbell - Carpentry&nbsp;Andrew&nbsp;Macki&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto ComputingNathan&nbsp;Stramel&nbsp;- Diesel TechnologyAnthony Platt - Automotive Technology&nbsp;Tyree Turnbull - Engineering TechnologyMariela Montes - Respiratory TherapyTy Wilson - Electrical TechnologyTyler Higgins - Carpentry&nbsp;Elijah Mills - Engineering TechnologyPerla Yanez - Cloud and Crypto ComputingCody Caton - Engineering TechnologyJoseph Dougherty - WeldingErika Wilkins - Crime Scene&nbsp;InvestigationLandyn Plummer - Oakley High SchoolSara Brantley - Respiratory TherapyGabriel Rice - Precision Agriculture TechnologyFederico Dominguez - Cloud and Crypto ComputingRosa Campos-Piedra - CosmetologyHope Perry - CosmetologyJose&nbsp;Olague&nbsp;- Electrical TechnologyJessi&nbsp;Lewman&nbsp;- Respiratory TherapyJose Prieto - Electrical TechnologyJoshua Miller - Diesel TechnologyTrenton Hawes - Diesel TechnologyTate Murdock - WeldingArron Arteaga - Electrical TechnologyMadison Ellsworth - Crime Scene&nbsp;InvestigationTatum Armstrong - WeldingAnthony Martinez - Electrical TechnologyHunter Gonzales - Business TechnologyLucas Ward - Engineering TechnologyQuincy&nbsp;Snoddy&nbsp;- Business TechnologyPeyton Finley - CosmetologyElijah&nbsp;Applebury&nbsp;- Diesel TechnologyMatthew&nbsp;Lalicker&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto ComputingAziah&nbsp;Campbell - Business TechnologyOmrhan&nbsp;Sharaf El Yasin - Business TechnologyKristina Holub - Respiratory TherapySusana Rodriguez - Medical Assistant&nbsp;Manten&nbsp;Crow - WeldingAlejandro Rojas - Computer Graphics Technology&nbsp;Mallory O'Brien - Cloud and Crypto ComputingDane Shores - Electrical TechnologyMichael Vars - Cloud and Crypto ComputingZander Steyn - Electrical TechnologyErick Marroquin - Electrical TechnologySheldon&nbsp;Bieker&nbsp;- Cloud and Crypto ComputingJesus Martinez - WeldingThe students listed above have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and strive to put forth their best effort with every assignment, test, and exam. These students exemplify the qualities of a true Maverick. Be smart, work hard, and do the right thing!&nbsp;

Northwest Tech announces fall 2022 honors lists 

SALINA — Ben Folds is bringing his What Matters Most Tour to Salina in August.

Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>
 or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is 
open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About the artist from the Stiefel Theatre

Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.

He's
 created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop 
albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous 
collaborative records.

For over a decade he's performed with some 
of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the 
first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the 
Kennedy Center.

Folds released his first book - a collection of 
interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - 
in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a 
podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations 
with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's 
also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions,
 continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is 
working on two new albums.

An outspoken champion for arts 
education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, 
Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the 
distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and 
serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

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 </figure>Salina PostSALINA — Ben Folds is bringing his What Matters Most Tour to Salina in August.Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at: <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>
 or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is 
open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.About the artist from the Stiefel TheatreFolds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.He's
 created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop 
albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous 
collaborative records.For over a decade he's performed with some 
of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the 
first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the 
Kennedy Center.Folds released his first book - a collection of 
interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - 
in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a 
podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations 
with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's 
also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions,
 continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is 
working on two new albums.An outspoken champion for arts 
education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, 
Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the 
distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and 
serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

Ben Folds scheduled to perform in Salina in August

Due to necessary repairs on the tower for 101.9 The Bull, Friday's Area Game Of The Week between Phillipsburg and Hoxie will air on Mix 103.

The broadcast begins with with Game Day Live at 5:15 p.m. Friday.

Due to necessary repairs on the tower for 101.9 The Bull, Friday's Area Game Of The Week between Phillipsburg and Hoxie will air on Mix 103.The broadcast begins with with Game Day Live at 5:15 p.m. Friday.

🏀 Eagle Area Game of the Week moves to Mix 103

By NATE KING Salina Post

Calling all car fanatics and enthusiasts — Dennis Gage, TV host of "My Classic Car," will be in Salina Feb. 25 at The Garage.&nbsp; His special visit is no coincidence. Gage will be in Salina to celebrate The Garage's first anniversary at the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://seama.org/buckled-in-blue-event">Buckled in Blue&nbsp;</a>event.

During the celebration, one lucky winner will go home with a 1966 Ford Thunderbird.

Matthew Miller-Wells, director of education at&nbsp;<a href="https://seama.org/">The Garage</a>, 134 S. Fourth St., said the 1966 Ford Thunderbird was donated by the Lynn Brown&nbsp;estate in 2016.&nbsp;

"The car has been sitting around and we never really knew quite what exactly to do with it. There wasn't an exhibit in mind and no one really wanted it as a company car," Miller-Wells said. "So we said this is a great opportunity to let patrons experience what was known as America's ultimate luxury automobile."

Miller-Wells told Salina Post that the 1966 Ford Thunderbird is&nbsp;set up like a fighter jet. When the driver sits inside, the steering column swings out of the way. The gauges on the dash even look like aviation gauges.

"There are lights and switches that look like you're sitting in a cockpit. You know, yoke controls and all of your buttons," Miller-Wells said. "I've had the opportunity to drive the car around a little bit since Sankeys Automotive here in town helped us kind of resuscitate it, look it over to make sure it's safe for driving. And it is perhaps the nicest road boat I have ever had the pleasure of driving."

Buckled in Blue event flyer.&nbsp;Photos courtesy, The Garage Automotive Museum&nbsp;

$100 – one event ticket Includes admission, one raffle ticket, Hickory Hut BBQ, unlimited Budweiser, Bud Light, or root beer, commemorative mug, meet and greet with Dennis Gage

$400 – four event tickets Includes sponsor logo on event agenda and social media

$1,000 –&nbsp;10 event tickets Includes sponsor logo on signage at the museum, event agenda and social media.

Michelle Peck, executive director for The Garage, said that in its first year, The Garage has seen nearly 25,000 guests. "What is really fantastic about that number is our records also indicate that a third of our guests are from outside of Salina. This automotive attraction is bringing people to our community to relive the past and drive the future," Peck said.&nbsp;

Gage grew up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. He started tinkering with cars early on. He also played guitar and trumpet in a variety of rock, folk, and school bands. He went to North Central College in Naperville, Ill., where he majored in both chemistry and physics. His undergraduate research in quantum physics received an American Chemical Society award. He continued his automotive interest and, through the course of his college years, owned a number of muscle and sports cars. He also kept up his music, playing in local coffee houses. Gage accepted a position as a product development scientist at The Procter Gamble Company in Cincinnati. There he either worked on, or created, most of PGs food products in the store including Pringles, with which he bears a striking resemblance to the handlebar mustachioed character on the can. Gage holds a number of patents on PG products. Once again having some disposable income, Gage got back to playing with classic cars.

By NATE KING Salina PostCalling all car fanatics and enthusiasts — Dennis Gage, TV host of "My Classic Car," will be in Salina Feb. 25 at The Garage.&nbsp; His special visit is no coincidence. Gage will be in Salina to celebrate The Garage's first anniversary at the upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://seama.org/buckled-in-blue-event">Buckled in Blue&nbsp;</a>event.During the celebration, one lucky winner will go home with a 1966 Ford Thunderbird.Matthew Miller-Wells, director of education at&nbsp;<a href="https://seama.org/">The Garage</a>, 134 S. Fourth St., said the 1966 Ford Thunderbird was donated by the Lynn Brown&nbsp;estate in 2016.&nbsp;"The car has been sitting around and we never really knew quite what exactly to do with it. There wasn't an exhibit in mind and no one really wanted it as a company car," Miller-Wells said. "So we said this is a great opportunity to let patrons experience what was known as America's ultimate luxury automobile."Miller-Wells told Salina Post that the 1966 Ford Thunderbird is&nbsp;set up like a fighter jet. When the driver sits inside, the steering column swings out of the way. The gauges on the dash even look like aviation gauges."There are lights and switches that look like you're sitting in a cockpit. You know, yoke controls and all of your buttons," Miller-Wells said. "I've had the opportunity to drive the car around a little bit since Sankeys Automotive here in town helped us kind of resuscitate it, look it over to make sure it's safe for driving. And it is perhaps the nicest road boat I have ever had the pleasure of driving."<figure>
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 </figure>Buckled in Blue event flyer.&nbsp;Photos courtesy, The Garage Automotive Museum&nbsp;<h2>Ticket package information</h2>$100 – one event ticket Includes admission, one raffle ticket, Hickory Hut BBQ, unlimited Budweiser, Bud Light, or root beer, commemorative mug, meet and greet with Dennis Gage$400 – four event tickets Includes sponsor logo on event agenda and social media$1,000 –&nbsp;10 event tickets Includes sponsor logo on signage at the museum, event agenda and social media.Michelle Peck, executive director for The Garage, said that in its first year, The Garage has seen nearly 25,000 guests. "What is really fantastic about that number is our records also indicate that a third of our guests are from outside of Salina. This automotive attraction is bringing people to our community to relive the past and drive the future," Peck said.&nbsp;<h2>More about Dennis Gage from The Garage</h2><figure>
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 </figure>Dennis GageGage grew up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. He started tinkering with cars early on. He also played guitar and trumpet in a variety of rock, folk, and school bands. He went to North Central College in Naperville, Ill., where he majored in both chemistry and physics. His undergraduate research in quantum physics received an American Chemical Society award. He continued his automotive interest and, through the course of his college years, owned a number of muscle and sports cars. He also kept up his music, playing in local coffee houses. Gage accepted a position as a product development scientist at The Procter Gamble Company in Cincinnati. There he either worked on, or created, most of PGs food products in the store including Pringles, with which he bears a striking resemblance to the handlebar mustachioed character on the can. Gage holds a number of patents on PG products. Once again having some disposable income, Gage got back to playing with classic cars.

Dennis Gage, TV Host of 'My Classic Car' to visit Salina Feb. 25

BUNKER HILL —&nbsp; The tradition continues as Smoky Hills PBS will again be covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament live the weekend of Feb. 24.&nbsp; For more than 30 years, Smoky Hills PBS has aired this tournament and made DVDs of the broadcast available.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Action will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. A rebroadcast of the championship finals will air at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.&nbsp;.

DVDs of the televised rounds will be available for purchase online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>or by calling 1.800.337.4788.

“Covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament has been a long standing tradition here at Smoky Hills PBS,” said Betsy Schwien General Manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “Being able to cover the 3-2-1A State Wrestling event for our viewers and capturing these memories for the wrestlers is something we take great pride in.”

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 </figure>Smoky Hills PBSBUNKER HILL —&nbsp; The tradition continues as Smoky Hills PBS will again be covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament live the weekend of Feb. 24.&nbsp; For more than 30 years, Smoky Hills PBS has aired this tournament and made DVDs of the broadcast available.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Action will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. A rebroadcast of the championship finals will air at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.&nbsp;.DVDs of the televised rounds will be available for purchase online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>or by calling 1.800.337.4788.“Covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament has been a long standing tradition here at Smoky Hills PBS,” said Betsy Schwien General Manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “Being able to cover the 3-2-1A State Wrestling event for our viewers and capturing these memories for the wrestlers is something we take great pride in.”

Smoky Hills PBS gears up for 3-2-1A State Wrestling

PHILLIPSBURG — A
 traffic emergency has been declared by the Director of Public Works 
for a Class B winter storm effective Feb. 14 at 10 P.M. and
 ending Feb.&nbsp; 17 at midnight.&nbsp;

PHILLIPSBURG — A
 traffic emergency has been declared by the Director of Public Works 
for a Class B winter storm effective Feb. 14 at 10 P.M. and
 ending Feb.&nbsp; 17 at midnight.&nbsp;See below for details:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fplsoks%2Fposts%2Fpfbid029UmJ9stiEXkCLY35prBCffdRSkoLUDC2Sv3aJaRDXEGzCTs6tns9YgYXqkEfP7oWl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="285" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Phillipsburg declares traffic emergency

A kickoff event for “Rooted in Resilience,” brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kfb.org/Womens-Leadership-Committee" target="_blank">Women’s Leadership Committee</a>, will take place Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at BriefSpace in Hays.

Michelle Holdemen, a mental health professional, will share myths commonly associated with therapy and mental health services, how to know when to seek therapy, the benefits of going to therapy, the obstacles that make it difficult to find a therapist in rural America and some solutions to these obstacles.&nbsp; &nbsp; Grater Whey, a charcuterie service in Hays, will walk through how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board and understand the pairings of different meats and cheeses. Bring your drink of choice to sip on while you build your charcuterie board and relationships. &nbsp; Attendees can join in person or virtually to hear from the mental health professional but must be in person to participate in the charcuterie board workshop. If you want to participate in the charcuterie workshop, the fee is $25. &nbsp; &nbsp;There are three registration options for attendees:

To register, go&nbsp;<a href="https://kfb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8a9167d2be21397b1ff7cc576&amp;id=7a68367409&amp;e=59e93c6729" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://form.jotform.com/kfbforms/wlc-rir">https://form.jotform.com/kfbforms/wlc-rir</a>

KFBA kickoff event for “Rooted in Resilience,” brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kfb.org/Womens-Leadership-Committee" target="_blank">Women’s Leadership Committee</a>, will take place Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at BriefSpace in Hays. Michelle Holdemen, a mental health professional, will share myths commonly associated with therapy and mental health services, how to know when to seek therapy, the benefits of going to therapy, the obstacles that make it difficult to find a therapist in rural America and some solutions to these obstacles.&nbsp; &nbsp; Grater Whey, a charcuterie service in Hays, will walk through how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board and understand the pairings of different meats and cheeses. Bring your drink of choice to sip on while you build your charcuterie board and relationships. &nbsp; Attendees can join in person or virtually to hear from the mental health professional but must be in person to participate in the charcuterie board workshop. If you want to participate in the charcuterie workshop, the fee is $25. &nbsp; &nbsp;There are three registration options for attendees:<ol>
 <li>In-person: Build a charcuterie board and hear from a mental health professional, $25</li><li>In-person: Hear from a&nbsp;mental health professional only, no charcuterie board, free</li><li>Zoom: Hear from a&nbsp;mental health professional, free</li>
 </ol>To register, go&nbsp;<a href="https://kfb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8a9167d2be21397b1ff7cc576&amp;id=7a68367409&amp;e=59e93c6729" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://form.jotform.com/kfbforms/wlc-rir">https://form.jotform.com/kfbforms/wlc-rir</a>Cover image courtesy Pixabay

'Rooted in Resilience' scheduled this month in Hays

Siny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>,&nbsp;is among a team of five researchers who have been awarded grant funding from the&nbsp;<a href="https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/convergence-accelerator" target="_blank">National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program</a>&nbsp;to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Wichita
 State University is leading the $750,000 National Science Foundation, 
or NSF, grant to gather information and create digital maps of indoor 
spaces that could be used by persons with disabilities.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/faculty/bios/joseph-s.html" target="_blank">Joseph</a>&nbsp;is a co-principal investigator on the research team. The
 NSF Convergence Accelerator program selected 16 multidisciplinary teams
 to develop tools and technologies to enhance the quality of life and 
employment access and opportunities for persons with disabilities as 
part of Track H: Enhancing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. According
 to Wichita State, the creation of MABLE, or Mapping for Accessibility 
in Built Environments, maps through crowdsourcing, experiences, 
observations and robots will help persons with disabilities assess, plan
 and navigate indoor environments with audio and visual information. 
Envisioned users include those with visual or mobility impairments. While
 recent advances in indoor localization technology provide opportunities
 to enable real-time navigation and wayfinding within built 
environments, continued progress has been slowed by the lack of detailed
 and usable accessibility information. The project aims to create a 
community-driven framework and prototypes for information collection, 
processing and analysis for accessible maps, navigating and wayfinding 
development. Joseph's role in the research project will focus on 
creating frameworks for quantifying economic benefits from accessible 
built environments encompassing perspectives of future economic growth 
potential, cost savings and return on investments. Joseph has 
been a faculty member with K-State Salina since 2012. She earned a 
bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a Master of Business 
Administration, specializing in marketing and operations research, from 
institutions in India, and a master's and a doctorate in resource 
economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She was also the recipient of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement/?id=85769" target="_blank">2022 McArthur Award</a>&nbsp;for excellence in teaching and research at K-State Salina. The
 first phase of the one-year NSF grant is designed to develop new 
technologies and tools to enhance the quality of life and employment 
access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. At the end of 
phase one, the 16 teams will submit a formal proposal and participate in
 a pitch to be selected for phase two. Selected teams will receive up to
 $5 million in additional support during 24 months to develop their 
solutions and sustainability development plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667392560238.jpeg" alt="Siny Joseph. Photo courtesy K-State Salina" />
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 </figure>K-State SalinaSiny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at&nbsp;<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>,&nbsp;is among a team of five researchers who have been awarded grant funding from the&nbsp;<a href="https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/convergence-accelerator" target="_blank">National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program</a>&nbsp;to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Wichita
 State University is leading the $750,000 National Science Foundation, 
or NSF, grant to gather information and create digital maps of indoor 
spaces that could be used by persons with disabilities.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/academics/faculty/bios/joseph-s.html" target="_blank">Joseph</a>&nbsp;is a co-principal investigator on the research team. The
 NSF Convergence Accelerator program selected 16 multidisciplinary teams
 to develop tools and technologies to enhance the quality of life and 
employment access and opportunities for persons with disabilities as 
part of Track H: Enhancing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. According
 to Wichita State, the creation of MABLE, or Mapping for Accessibility 
in Built Environments, maps through crowdsourcing, experiences, 
observations and robots will help persons with disabilities assess, plan
 and navigate indoor environments with audio and visual information. 
Envisioned users include those with visual or mobility impairments. While
 recent advances in indoor localization technology provide opportunities
 to enable real-time navigation and wayfinding within built 
environments, continued progress has been slowed by the lack of detailed
 and usable accessibility information. The project aims to create a 
community-driven framework and prototypes for information collection, 
processing and analysis for accessible maps, navigating and wayfinding 
development. Joseph's role in the research project will focus on 
creating frameworks for quantifying economic benefits from accessible 
built environments encompassing perspectives of future economic growth 
potential, cost savings and return on investments. Joseph has 
been a faculty member with K-State Salina since 2012. She earned a 
bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a Master of Business 
Administration, specializing in marketing and operations research, from 
institutions in India, and a master's and a doctorate in resource 
economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She was also the recipient of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement/?id=85769" target="_blank">2022 McArthur Award</a>&nbsp;for excellence in teaching and research at K-State Salina. The
 first phase of the one-year NSF grant is designed to develop new 
technologies and tools to enhance the quality of life and employment 
access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. At the end of 
phase one, the 16 teams will submit a formal proposal and participate in
 a pitch to be selected for phase two. Selected teams will receive up to
 $5 million in additional support during 24 months to develop their 
solutions and sustainability development plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State Salina professor, research team awarded NSF grant

Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café for the spring 2023 semester is set for Monday, Feb. 20.

This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Windows and Birds: A Deadly Combination,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

Curtis Wolf, director of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, will examine the significance of window strikes by birds and possible solutions for businesses and homes.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsFort Hays State University’s next Science Café for the spring 2023 semester is set for Monday, Feb. 20.This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Windows and Birds: A Deadly Combination,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.Curtis Wolf, director of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, will examine the significance of window strikes by birds and possible solutions for businesses and homes.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIbWkKLWq-2BAH9EOMnpKiWtF21cgruX7hnOpjSWWak0MVcf0W_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemvOMQEPiOqcAQHsah1ExvHQz-2FSgJxx8cx2o7XMqdc90noE9NRXYG7ej-2FFySe5ZSrJGCZFBp8oKfy-2BCUyjWDdVQvySLI1alJl5I82Q3INqSee4NBTEwx5LBjrGzJ3LKs3K5OpOeDQMjv5ZaPflO-2FOkMZVHYj7EjRyqZtVKXGP7zfO6-2F-2BBIi9pwZq3tkA6e-2FacuCuPwHpFnidYu9U-2F0fb33aeor2ci86McfC9H7hpPrnLopFAX5-2FC15WkklcBj0HgqtH4o5v1gexoJcDS5ruptlQg-3D-3D">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTxs6d_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemvOMQEPiOqcAQHsah1ExvHQz-2FSgJxx8cx2o7XMqdc90noE9NRXYG7ej-2FFySe5ZSrJGCZFBp8oKfy-2BCUyjWDdVQgg4CoJ-2FrCCHixydCvcwAWEvbzOS336gsH-2FlOtWrnKrvwnBEv-2FRaZOT9USoWjFzhvb8oUhF1g7W6t5O-2BYDic4xcWL9XrAdGsFAfa93MXl04HLGhqmY5-2Bjt9VRA8fhuTRUSqjelrLqkD2h7R-2FuyPqMutW317aZSViCjbVub-2FS6Vbw2NxIUZaW75bLxkFc1HYCEg-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3Dt3kP_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemvOMQEPiOqcAQHsah1ExvHQz-2FSgJxx8cx2o7XMqdc90noE9NRXYG7ej-2FFySe5ZSrJGCZFBp8oKfy-2BCUyjWDdVQibGcmZx8Apj0HQb4721ivntz0cqi7PZRyPV0JL4EpVfmeoimrzBKcMhL5U-2F17nlUbzEq-2FLbKKnjb4SQOPOXooYi21AR2Va1TkIbontEI0pYJI4F9-2BLKud96IuBzYc7VFqkwmxY2Iznq0qJ9rLieKW7ECNmNB-2BOtYp5I3AsGRJqhkatwM00bthN2BvwZkiYJYQ-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

FHSU’s next Science Café set for Feb. 20

K-State Research and Extension will be offering a one-day soybean school on Feb. 22 at Great Plains Manufacturing, 1525 E. North St. in Salina. The school will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and presentations will begin at 9 a.m. The presentations will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an optional tour of Great Plains Manufacturing immediately following the last presenter. A noon lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship by the Kansas Soybean Commission.

This event will provide in-depth training targeted for soybean producers and key stakeholders. Some topics that will be covered include crop production practices, soybean breeding update, Kansas&nbsp;Mesonet&nbsp;tools, insect and disease management, and market outlook.

There is no cost to attend this school. In addition, CCA credits have been applied for. For those interested in the Great Plains Manufacturing tour, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.

Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/soyschool">https://bit.ly/soyschool</a>. You can also register by calling one of these contacts: Kansas Soybean at 877-577-6923; Jay Wisbey at 785-309-5850; or K-State Extension Agronomy at 785-532-0400.&nbsp;

K-State Research and ExtensionK-State Research and Extension will be offering a one-day soybean school on Feb. 22 at Great Plains Manufacturing, 1525 E. North St. in Salina. The school will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and presentations will begin at 9 a.m. The presentations will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an optional tour of Great Plains Manufacturing immediately following the last presenter. A noon lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship by the Kansas Soybean Commission.This event will provide in-depth training targeted for soybean producers and key stakeholders. Some topics that will be covered include crop production practices, soybean breeding update, Kansas&nbsp;Mesonet&nbsp;tools, insect and disease management, and market outlook.There is no cost to attend this school. In addition, CCA credits have been applied for. For those interested in the Great Plains Manufacturing tour, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/soyschool">https://bit.ly/soyschool</a>. You can also register by calling one of these contacts: Kansas Soybean at 877-577-6923; Jay Wisbey at 785-309-5850; or K-State Extension Agronomy at 785-532-0400.&nbsp;Cover image courtesy Pixabay

K-State soybean school scheduled this month in Salina

Beginning Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the intersection of Eight&nbsp; and Vine streets. &nbsp; Throughout the project, the signal lights may be 
intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off 
completely. &nbsp;Under these scenarios, the intersection may be controlled 
with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;

Drivers
 are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the 
intersection. &nbsp;Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end
 of the day on Friday. For more information, call (785) 628-7350.

Beginning Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the intersection of Eight&nbsp; and Vine streets. &nbsp; Throughout the project, the signal lights may be 
intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off 
completely. &nbsp;Under these scenarios, the intersection may be controlled 
with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;Drivers
 are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the 
intersection. &nbsp;Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end
 of the day on Friday. For more information, call (785) 628-7350.— City of Hays

Eighth and Vine signal upgrades will alter traffic flow

The Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian will sponsor the 49th annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2022, ACE has raised $11,868,702.18 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.

This year's auction will be April 28 and 29 at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. The ACE 2023 hosts are Dan '64 and Judy '64 Dischner and Glen '67 and Anita Neuburger.

For more information, click <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2023">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Hays Catholic SchoolsThe Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian will sponsor the 49th annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2022, ACE has raised $11,868,702.18 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.This year's auction will be April 28 and 29 at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. The ACE 2023 hosts are Dan '64 and Judy '64 Dischner and Glen '67 and Anita Neuburger.For more information, click <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2023">HERE</a>.

49th annual ACE auction scheduled for April

The Eagle Media Center business office, 2300 Hall, will be closed Monday.

The business office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

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 </figure>The Eagle Media Center business office, 2300 Hall, will be closed Monday.The business office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Eagle Media Center business office closed Monday

LOGAN — The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present “The Three Little Kittens” at the Logan School Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m., and “Yankee Doodle” at 1:30 p.m.

The three little kittens have lost their mittens--but they're not just going to sit around and cry about it! These are definitely not your ordinary house cats. Help the kittens find their mittens and save them from their hideous fate — a time out! The kittens all learn many valuable lessons but the most important is to always tell the truth. The Three Little Kittens is a musical comedy adaptation by Kevin M. Reese based on the popular children’s story.

Yankee Doodle is a musical comedy with a broad sweep of big and little deeds accomplished by men and women whose lives have impacted the United States. Yankee Doodle is a rousing salute to the “movers and shakers” which includes famous as well as forgotten figures and events. This patriotic extravaganza glorifying American achievement is told through a sequence of dramatic vignettes from Paul Revere to Charles Lindbergh, from the creation of the ice cream cone to the beginning of mass-produced Valentines, from the inventions of Thomas A. Edison to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yankee Doodle is a modern classic that will inspire, inform, and entertain young audiences.

The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company performs from September through February in Kansas and Nebraska. The Company is professional in every facet, complete with storybook sets, costumes and props appropriate for each production.

The performances of “The Three Little Kittens” and “Yankee Doodle” in Logan is sponsored by the Hansen Museum and made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Foundation. 

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 </figure>News releaseLOGAN — The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present “The Three Little Kittens” at the Logan School Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m., and “Yankee Doodle” at 1:30 p.m.The three little kittens have lost their mittens--but they're not just going to sit around and cry about it! These are definitely not your ordinary house cats. Help the kittens find their mittens and save them from their hideous fate — a time out! The kittens all learn many valuable lessons but the most important is to always tell the truth. The Three Little Kittens is a musical comedy adaptation by Kevin M. Reese based on the popular children’s story.Yankee Doodle is a musical comedy with a broad sweep of big and little deeds accomplished by men and women whose lives have impacted the United States. Yankee Doodle is a rousing salute to the “movers and shakers” which includes famous as well as forgotten figures and events. This patriotic extravaganza glorifying American achievement is told through a sequence of dramatic vignettes from Paul Revere to Charles Lindbergh, from the creation of the ice cream cone to the beginning of mass-produced Valentines, from the inventions of Thomas A. Edison to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yankee Doodle is a modern classic that will inspire, inform, and entertain young audiences.The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company performs from September through February in Kansas and Nebraska. The Company is professional in every facet, complete with storybook sets, costumes and props appropriate for each production.The performances of “The Three Little Kittens” and “Yankee Doodle” in Logan is sponsored by the Hansen Museum and made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Foundation.

Logan school to host Wichita Children's Theatre performances

The Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th, Hays, has canceled its <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9ae21cd0-3b2c-44f3-a096-4ddc0344e07b">Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat</a>, originally scheduled for March.

The free one-day retreat is for children who have recently lost a loved one. The annual event has been designed to help the children through the grieving process through a series of hands-on activities. Each child is paired with a trained adult “buddy” to help guide them through the day’s events.

The center has recently lost two key members of its staff, said Scott Robson, vice chair of the CFLE’s Board of Directors.

“The vision of CFLE to make a positive impact in the children's lives is at the core of our decision to announce the postponement of the Healing Kids' Hearts Retreat until March 2024,” Robson said. 

“Unfortunately,&nbsp;changes in leadership and limited resources made us concerned whether we could plan the event, maintain its high quality and meet the children's needs by March of this year.”

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 </figure>CFLE The Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th, Hays, has canceled its <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9ae21cd0-3b2c-44f3-a096-4ddc0344e07b">Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat</a>, originally scheduled for March.The free one-day retreat is for children who have recently lost a loved one. The annual event has been designed to help the children through the grieving process through a series of hands-on activities. Each child is paired with a trained adult “buddy” to help guide them through the day’s events.The center has recently lost two key members of its staff, said Scott Robson, vice chair of the CFLE’s Board of Directors.“The vision of CFLE to make a positive impact in the children's lives is at the core of our decision to announce the postponement of the Healing Kids' Hearts Retreat until March 2024,” Robson said. “Unfortunately,&nbsp;changes in leadership and limited resources made us concerned whether we could plan the event, maintain its high quality and meet the children's needs by March of this year.”

Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat in Hays canceled for 2023

A blood drive has been set for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the LaCrosse City Auditorium.

SubmittedA blood drive has been set for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the LaCrosse City Auditorium.

Blood drive set for Friday in LaCrosse

GREAT BEND - If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to weld, now is your chance thanks to Barton Community College’s spring stick welding class, which will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights from March 6 through May 11 in the welding lab in the Technical Building.

Executive Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development Mary Foley said the class is designed to give students the skills to weld for personal applications and gain skills that could help them land a job.

“This is a great skill to learn for hobbyists wanting to build their toolkit for various repairs and projects, but it can also be a springboard to a career in welding,” she said. “Classes like this one are a great way for people to try out welding to see if it’s something they might want to do professionally, and it also counts for three hours of college credit.”

For program information or to apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://welding.bartonccc.edu/">welding.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or contact Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleym@bartonccc.edu">foleym@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 620-792-9278.

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 </figure>BCCGREAT BEND - If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to weld, now is your chance thanks to Barton Community College’s spring stick welding class, which will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights from March 6 through May 11 in the welding lab in the Technical Building.Executive Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development Mary Foley said the class is designed to give students the skills to weld for personal applications and gain skills that could help them land a job.“This is a great skill to learn for hobbyists wanting to build their toolkit for various repairs and projects, but it can also be a springboard to a career in welding,” she said. “Classes like this one are a great way for people to try out welding to see if it’s something they might want to do professionally, and it also counts for three hours of college credit.”For program information or to apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://welding.bartonccc.edu/">welding.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or contact Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleym@bartonccc.edu">foleym@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 620-792-9278.

Barton Community College to offer spring stick welding class

Changing up your social media habits? You can now follow Hays Post on Mastadon.

Click <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/invite/izYES7gZ">HERE</a> to follow Hays Post.

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On Wednesday, Mix 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull and KFIX 96.9 will be off air at times as transmitter repairs are made.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The stations will return to the airwaves Wednesday, but at very low power until permanent repairs can be made.&nbsp;

The online streams will be unaffected. Click <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a> to listen to your favorite station online.

We apologize for any inconvenience — and thanks for listening!

On Wednesday, Mix 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull and KFIX 96.9 will be off air at times as transmitter repairs are made.&nbsp;&nbsp;The stations will return to the airwaves Wednesday, but at very low power until permanent repairs can be made.&nbsp;The online streams will be unaffected. Click <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a> to listen to your favorite station online.We apologize for any inconvenience — and thanks for listening!<figure>
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Support Russell Community for Classrooms during Feb. 25 bowling tourney

Show your love - litter pollutes the land and waterways and can be harmful to people and animals. Help keep Kansas roadways clean. Don’t  litter. 

Want to Adopt-A-Highway in Kansas? Click here for more information on how your organization can help: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ofgRoy?fbclid=IwAR0ZkSFjJvBhrFKcFh05sZZ6WrGqJz_j9GhzuGuAQ22FRaw8H7RjrvJOY5Y" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2ofgRoy</a>

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Quinter UMC to celebrate 125 years Feb. 19

LOGAN - The Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 18th and 19th. 

On Saturday, February 18th, the class will paint “Desert Paradise,” and on Sunday, February 19th, “Peaceful Night.” Classes held in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break each day.

The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted atmosphere. 

All painting supplies are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie of these classes. Students need only bring a roll of paper towels.

Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Discounts are available for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. 

This enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information, please call 785-689-4846.

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 </figure>SubmittedLOGAN - The Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 18th and 19th. On Saturday, February 18th, the class will paint “Desert Paradise,” and on Sunday, February 19th, “Peaceful Night.” Classes held in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break each day.The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted atmosphere. All painting supplies are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie of these classes. Students need only bring a roll of paper towels.Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Discounts are available for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. This enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information, please call 785-689-4846.

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