UPDATE: THE STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE MEETING, AS WELL AS THE FINAL COPY OF THE RESOLUTION.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

During a special Wednesday afternoon meeting, the Saline County Commission voted 3-2 to reverse its decision of nearly a week ago and approved a resolution requiring the wearing of face masks or other coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The resolution, which can be seen below, will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday for the entire county. 

County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes provided a review of the resolution then under consideration and spoke a bit about Saline County's history in dealing with COVID-19.

"We have been at this since March. Saline County has been in a declared disaster since March 27," Smith-Hanes said. 

Smith-Hanes noted that the commission, during its Tuesday meeting, the commission "expressed a desire for uniformity between the city and the county and willingness to meet in a special meeting once a copy of the city ordinance was received."

The copy of the city ordinance was received on Tuesday after the county commission meeting, and according to Smith-Hanes, County Counselor Mike Montoya spent the evening writing a draft of a county resolution that paralleled the city ordinance. 

Smith-Hanes noted that the requirements in the county draft paralleled the requirements in the city ordinance. Those requirements can be seen below.

Commission Chair Robert Vidricksen clarified the difference between the county and city documents. He noted that while the city ordinance could not go into effect until it was published in the county newspaper of record, the county, because of state statute, uses resolutions that are not required to be published before they can go into effect.

Vidricksen then opened the meeting to public comment. A number of persons on both sides of the mask issue got up and spoke. 

Ben Pruitt, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for a city commission seat last fall, voiced his displeasure with the proposed resolution.

"I'm not a child. I'm an adult. We elected all of you to do us a job and not dictate what we need to do. You look around. You watch the media. They say this. They say that. Make your decision. The facts are there. Do the research, but don't forget who put you all in office. And if you seek to re-elect, to get re-election, its probably not going to be very good if you vote to pass this. We're not children. We're adults. Thank you," Pruitt said.

Later in the meeting Commissioner Jim Weese, responded to Pruitt's comment when he said, "As far as comments, the gentleman was right. Every year, either a city or county commissioner is up for re-election, and it is the ability then to change your board if a decision comes down that you don't like, and I am good with that."

LaNay Meier thanked the commissioners for considering the resolution and noted that the issue is not a political one.

"I want to emphasize that this is not a political matter in my opinion. I just want to say that I am so grateful that you are here reconsidering this and, of course, I hope that you will pass this ordinance," Meier said. "It takes a lot of wisdom and compassion and caring for our citizens, and working with the city is just a no-brainer. That was an excellent thought and it's just a terrific idea. I want to say that I do hope you will pass it, of course. It's the best thing we can do for our county, city, because in the big, big picture, we're all in this together and we need to care about one another and keep politics out of it."

Melissa Hendricks "strongly encouraged" the the commission to uphold its original decision to not mandate masks.

"From the beginning of the COVID season in March, the governor and you guys told us that the goal was to flatten the curve. We did that. To my knowledge, our hospital was not overrun by COVID cases, and neither were many hospitals throughout the state of Kansas. We began lifting restrictions over two months ago in May, and at that time, neither our governor, our city, nor our county thought it was necessary to mandate masks. From the beginning, we knew that we would see an increase in cases as restrictions were lifted. Our city allowed various sporting events to take place, which brought people here from all over the state. Do you not see the hypocracy in that? Why is anyone in this room surprised or shocked by the fact that that the number of cases have gone up?" Hendricks said.

"I've been told over and over again that if we all just wear a mask, the virus will go away. Kids can go back to school. When did eradication become the goal? To sit here and mandate masks two months after the onset of lifting the restrictions is like deciding to put a condom on after your wife is already pregnant. It's a naive way of thinking," Hendricks continued. "The fact is more and more people are recovering from this virus. My family and I do not have underlying health conditions or elderly, at-risk people to worry about. My husband has worked on the front lines for a critical infrastructure business this whole time. He has been in and out of hot-spot cities, countless homes and businesses, and all without a mask. He has not gotten sick and if he has, his immune system has fought it off and that is what it's supposed to do. I recognize and sympathize with those families that have underlying health issues or elderly, at-risk individuals. Those people should be taking precautions to keep themselves safe from this virus, just like they would with influenza or any other illness. Individuals should be given the right to choose what is right for themselves and their families when it comes to wearing masks."

Commissioner Monte Shadwick said he believed it was important that if the commission passed the resolution, that it include a provision to review the resolution on July 28 and then every two weeks after. 

"I think that businesses out there need some certainty. There will be businesses that decide not to open through this, and I think that they need to make decisions on when possibly it could happen. If it's when a vaccine becomes available, that could be next year," Shadwick said.

Shadwick's request was later incorporated into the resolution.

Commissioner Roger Sparks said that while he agreed with the resolution, he believed the issue was one of personal responsibility. Sparks questioned whether people exempted under the resolution, such as those "with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability" needed to have a doctor's letter.

"And what happens if a business does not like them? You know. What happens?" Sparks asked.

Sparks also raised a question about the definition in the resolution that masks could be improvised "from household items such as scarfs, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels."

"Have these products all been verifed by medical or scientific professionals? We have face masks being sold out there that say right on them 'will not stop COVID-19.' My whole thing comes to is  it really a perception of safety or is this a psychological manipulation?" Sparks said.

Commissioner Mike White expressed concern that if the county enacted the resolution, it would prevent the other encorporated cities in the county from enacting their own ordinances concerning mask wearing. It was later pointed out that the cities would be able to pass their own ordinances, regardless of what Saline County passed.

Weese then asked Montoya whether the county resolution, if passed, would affect the City of Salina's ordinance. Montoya replied, "No."

"If this resolution would pass, would it negate the ability of the City of Assaria to pass an ordinance of lesser degree?" Weese asked. 

Montoya replied, that if a city is incorporated, its officials would  be able to pass an ordinance pertaining to the city.

Weese then asked Tiller whether the curve in the county had been flattened.

"It has been. We are starting to see an increase in the hospitalizations at Salina Regional," Tiller said.

Weese noted that there has been a lot of confusing information put forth concerning the CDC. He asked Tiller what the CDC currently was saying about the wearing of face masks.

"The CDC still recommends the wearing of masks," Tiller said, and then provided information about a number of CDC articles that discussed mask use.

Weese said that if the resolution is accepted, "the best would be lives might be saved and we might be able to keep our community open and not have to go back to a shutdown and such."

Vidricksen thanked all who attended the meeting and showed an interest in the topic. 

"I agree with whoever said if everybody would just do their part and would social distance or whatever it takes to keep themselves and anyone else safe, if we would all do that, but it appears to me that we're not doing that. And that's why we're in the situation we're in," Vidricksen said. "It was a prudent thing to do, I think, to come in and revisit this, and to give us time. The governor gave us no time what so ever for us to come up with a resolution on last Thursday or to be able to react. I understand why my fellow commissioners voted the way they did with the enforcement thing. I understand their comments today. I agreed with almost everything that's been said in here today other than do we wear 'em or don't we wear 'em, because, you know, there has to be a line in the sand there for me."

Vidricksen then discussed the difference between the city and the county.

"The city does not have a health officer. The county does have a health officer, and I'm going to take some direction from a health officer. I've had, oh probably 25 physicians call me or email me and suggest that I do one thing or another, and I can tell you, the vote was 24 to one to wear the mask. My vote will go in favor of the health department and their suggestion," he said.

Vidricksen then asked the commissioners whether they had any additional comments. 

"Well I would just like to say, as somebody that voted against it on Thursday, the fact is 85 percent of the county is going to be under this tomorrow whether we accept this or not," Shadwick responded. "My concerns yesterday were, I think there needs to be a level playing field between people within the city and in the rural areas and I think that there needed to be some consistency. I still don't like the governor's one that she mandated to us the other day. I think the city's is a little more thoughtful. So I'm going to be somebody that's in the unique position, that probably my business is now going to be boycotted by both groups."

Shadwick then moved that the commission adopt the resolution with and amendment in Section 6 that the commission would review the issue on July 28 and then every other Tuesday after that. Weese seconded the motion. 

The commission's vote was 3-2 in favor of adopting the resolution, with Sparks and White voting against the motion.

UPDATE: THE STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE MEETING, AS WELL AS THE FINAL COPY OF THE RESOLUTION.By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostDuring a special Wednesday afternoon meeting, the Saline County Commission voted 3-2 to reverse its decision of nearly a week ago and approved a resolution requiring the wearing of face masks or other coverings to help stop the spread of COVID-19.The resolution, which can be seen below, will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday for the entire county. County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes provided a review of the resolution then under consideration and spoke a bit about Saline County's history in dealing with COVID-19."We have been at this since March. Saline County has been in a declared disaster since March 27," Smith-Hanes said. Smith-Hanes noted that the commission, during its Tuesday meeting, the commission "expressed a desire for uniformity between the city and the county and willingness to meet in a special meeting once a copy of the city ordinance was received."The copy of the city ordinance was received on Tuesday after the county commission meeting, and according to Smith-Hanes, County Counselor Mike Montoya spent the evening writing a draft of a county resolution that paralleled the city ordinance. Smith-Hanes noted that the requirements in the county draft paralleled the requirements in the city ordinance. Those requirements can be seen below.Commission Chair Robert Vidricksen clarified the difference between the county and city documents. He noted that while the city ordinance could not go into effect until it was published in the county newspaper of record, the county, because of state statute, uses resolutions that are not required to be published before they can go into effect.Vidricksen then opened the meeting to public comment. A number of persons on both sides of the mask issue got up and spoke. Ben Pruitt, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for a city commission seat last fall, voiced his displeasure with the proposed resolution."I'm not a child. I'm an adult. We elected all of you to do us a job and not dictate what we need to do. You look around. You watch the media. They say this. They say that. Make your decision. The facts are there. Do the research, but don't forget who put you all in office. And if you seek to re-elect, to get re-election, its probably not going to be very good if you vote to pass this. We're not children. We're adults. Thank you," Pruitt said.Later in the meeting Commissioner Jim Weese, responded to Pruitt's comment when he said, "As far as comments, the gentleman was right. Every year, either a city or county commissioner is up for re-election, and it is the ability then to change your board if a decision comes down that you don't like, and I am good with that."LaNay Meier thanked the commissioners for considering the resolution and noted that the issue is not a political one."I want to emphasize that this is not a political matter in my opinion. I just want to say that I am so grateful that you are here reconsidering this and, of course, I hope that you will pass this ordinance," Meier said. "It takes a lot of wisdom and compassion and caring for our citizens, and working with the city is just a no-brainer. That was an excellent thought and it's just a terrific idea. I want to say that I do hope you will pass it, of course. It's the best thing we can do for our county, city, because in the big, big picture, we're all in this together and we need to care about one another and keep politics out of it."Melissa Hendricks "strongly encouraged" the the commission to uphold its original decision to not mandate masks."From the beginning of the COVID season in March, the governor and you guys told us that the goal was to flatten the curve. We did that. To my knowledge, our hospital was not overrun by COVID cases, and neither were many hospitals throughout the state of Kansas. We began lifting restrictions over two months ago in May, and at that time, neither our governor, our city, nor our county thought it was necessary to mandate masks. From the beginning, we knew that we would see an increase in cases as restrictions were lifted. Our city allowed various sporting events to take place, which brought people here from all over the state. Do you not see the hypocracy in that? Why is anyone in this room surprised or shocked by the fact that that the number of cases have gone up?" Hendricks said."I've been told over and over again that if we all just wear a mask, the virus will go away. Kids can go back to school. When did eradication become the goal? To sit here and mandate masks two months after the onset of lifting the restrictions is like deciding to put a condom on after your wife is already pregnant. It's a naive way of thinking," Hendricks continued. "The fact is more and more people are recovering from this virus. My family and I do not have underlying health conditions or elderly, at-risk people to worry about. My husband has worked on the front lines for a critical infrastructure business this whole time. He has been in and out of hot-spot cities, countless homes and businesses, and all without a mask. He has not gotten sick and if he has, his immune system has fought it off and that is what it's supposed to do. I recognize and sympathize with those families that have underlying health issues or elderly, at-risk individuals. Those people should be taking precautions to keep themselves safe from this virus, just like they would with influenza or any other illness. Individuals should be given the right to choose what is right for themselves and their families when it comes to wearing masks."Commissioner Monte Shadwick said he believed it was important that if the commission passed the resolution, that it include a provision to review the resolution on July 28 and then every two weeks after. "I think that businesses out there need some certainty. There will be businesses that decide not to open through this, and I think that they need to make decisions on when possibly it could happen. If it's when a vaccine becomes available, that could be next year," Shadwick said.Shadwick's request was later incorporated into the resolution.Commissioner Roger Sparks said that while he agreed with the resolution, he believed the issue was one of personal responsibility. Sparks questioned whether people exempted under the resolution, such as those "with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability" needed to have a doctor's letter."And what happens if a business does not like them? You know. What happens?" Sparks asked.Sparks also raised a question about the definition in the resolution that masks could be improvised "from household items such as scarfs, bandanas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels.""Have these products all been verifed by medical or scientific professionals? We have face masks being sold out there that say right on them 'will not stop COVID-19.' My whole thing comes to is it really a perception of safety or is this a psychological manipulation?" Sparks said.Commissioner Mike White expressed concern that if the county enacted the resolution, it would prevent the other encorporated cities in the county from enacting their own ordinances concerning mask wearing. It was later pointed out that the cities would be able to pass their own ordinances, regardless of what Saline County passed.Weese then asked Montoya whether the county resolution, if passed, would affect the City of Salina's ordinance. Montoya replied, "No.""If this resolution would pass, would it negate the ability of the City of Assaria to pass an ordinance of lesser degree?" Weese asked. Montoya replied, that if a city is incorporated, its officials would be able to pass an ordinance pertaining to the city.Weese then asked Tiller whether the curve in the county had been flattened."It has been. We are starting to see an increase in the hospitalizations at Salina Regional," Tiller said.Weese noted that there has been a lot of confusing information put forth concerning the CDC. He asked Tiller what the CDC currently was saying about the wearing of face masks."The CDC still recommends the wearing of masks," Tiller said, and then provided information about a number of CDC articles that discussed mask use.Weese said that if the resolution is accepted, "the best would be lives might be saved and we might be able to keep our community open and not have to go back to a shutdown and such."Vidricksen thanked all who attended the meeting and showed an interest in the topic. "I agree with whoever said if everybody would just do their part and would social distance or whatever it takes to keep themselves and anyone else safe, if we would all do that, but it appears to me that we're not doing that. And that's why we're in the situation we're in," Vidricksen said. "It was a prudent thing to do, I think, to come in and revisit this, and to give us time. The governor gave us no time what so ever for us to come up with a resolution on last Thursday or to be able to react. I understand why my fellow commissioners voted the way they did with the enforcement thing. I understand their comments today. I agreed with almost everything that's been said in here today other than do we wear 'em or don't we wear 'em, because, you know, there has to be a line in the sand there for me."Vidricksen then discussed the difference between the city and the county."The city does not have a health officer. The county does have a health officer, and I'm going to take some direction from a health officer. I've had, oh probably 25 physicians call me or email me and suggest that I do one thing or another, and I can tell you, the vote was 24 to one to wear the mask. My vote will go in favor of the health department and their suggestion," he said.Vidricksen then asked the commissioners whether they had any additional comments. "Well I would just like to say, as somebody that voted against it on Thursday, the fact is 85 percent of the county is going to be under this tomorrow whether we accept this or not," Shadwick responded. "My concerns yesterday were, I think there needs to be a level playing field between people within the city and in the rural areas and I think that there needed to be some consistency. I still don't like the governor's one that she mandated to us the other day. I think the city's is a little more thoughtful. So I'm going to be somebody that's in the unique position, that probably my business is now going to be boycotted by both groups."Shadwick then moved that the commission adopt the resolution with and amendment in Section 6 that the commission would review the issue on July 28 and then every other Tuesday after that. 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UPDATE: Saline County approves face covering resolution

Eagle Radio is joining forces with the Ashby House to help FINISH THAT HOUSE!

Ashby House, 150 South Eighth Street, is adding a new shelter to its complex. The house is being remodeled to be used for women and children in the Salina area.

Eagle Radio is matching up to $5,000 with the Bob Schmidt Foundation. You can help as well by donating today at Eagle Radio studios, 1825 South Ohio Street, or on <a href="http://Ashbyhouse.org">Ashbyhouse.org</a>.

Additionally, skilled volunteered groups are welcome. 

Ashby House is an organization empowering women and families. Donate today!

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593568346319.jpeg" alt="This house that was moved from South Fifth Street and placed on the Ashby House property at the corner of South Eighth Street and West Walnut Street is being remodeled to provide space for women and children. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>This house that was moved from South Fifth Street and placed on the Ashby House property at the corner of South Eighth Street and West Walnut Street is being remodeled to provide space for women and children. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Eagle Radio is joining forces with the Ashby House to help FINISH THAT HOUSE!Ashby House, 150 South Eighth Street, is adding a new shelter to its complex. The house is being remodeled to be used for women and children in the Salina area.Eagle Radio is matching up to $5,000 with the Bob Schmidt Foundation. You can help as well by donating today at Eagle Radio studios, 1825 South Ohio Street, or on <a href="http://Ashbyhouse.org">Ashbyhouse.org</a>.Additionally, skilled volunteered groups are welcome. Ashby House is an organization empowering women and families. Donate today!

Eagle Radio: FINISH THAT HOUSE!

Saline County released information today about a possible COVID-19 exposure at Sunset Park.&nbsp;

Following is the information from the county.

On June 22nd, 2020 a soccer game took place in Sunset Park located at 700 Sunset Dr. Salina, Kansas. At least one symptomatic person participated in that game and potentially exposed others to COVID-19. This game took place between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

This was not an organized game, so there is no roster of attendees. If anyone was in attendance we ask that you quarantine, monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, and call the Saline County Health Department at 785-826-6600. If you are unable to reach a person directly, please leave a detailed message with your name and contact information so we can contact you.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed. Symptoms can include the following:

•New loss of taste or smell

•Shortness of Breath or difficulty breathing

Only follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

Saline County released information today about a possible COVID-19 exposure at Sunset Park.&nbsp;Following is the information from the county.On June 22nd, 2020 a soccer game took place in Sunset Park located at 700 Sunset Dr. Salina, Kansas. At least one symptomatic person participated in that game and potentially exposed others to COVID-19. This game took place between 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm.This was not an organized game, so there is no roster of attendees. If anyone was in attendance we ask that you quarantine, monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, and call the Saline County Health Department at 785-826-6600. If you are unable to reach a person directly, please leave a detailed message with your name and contact information so we can contact you.Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed. Symptoms can include the following:•Cough•Sore throat•New loss of taste or smell•Fever•Muscle pain•Chills•Shortness of Breath or difficulty breathingOnly follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

Saline County issues notice of possible COVID-19 exposure

Volunteers are needed across Kansas to collect data that helps weather professionals monitor storms and track how the state’s climate is changing.

Mary Knapp, an assistant state climatologist at Kansas State University, said rainfall measurements are currently tracked through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, or CoCoRaHS.

She said more than 700 rain gauges are located in neighborhoods throughout Kansas, but more are needed. “Ideally, we might have one on every block to capture differences that a storm might produce across the state,” Knapp said.

Sometimes, Knapp noted, a storm can dump varying amounts of rainfall from one side of a town to the other – and sometimes even from one side of a street to the other. The CoCoRaHS network relies on citizens using a calibrated gauge, often located in their own yard, to report rainfall in their area.

“By deploying additional rain gauges and getting people to report those observations, we get a better picture of what is happening with a storm,” she said. “If people are interested, it’s a very good way to get involved with monitoring the weather.”

For more information or to volunteer, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/state.aspx?state=ks" target="_blank">Kansas CoCoRaHS website</a>, or send email to Knapp at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mknapp@ksu.edu" target="_blank">mknapp@ksu.edu</a>.

Volunteers are needed across Kansas to collect data that helps weather professionals monitor storms and track how the state’s climate is changing.Mary Knapp, an assistant state climatologist at Kansas State University, said rainfall measurements are currently tracked through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, or CoCoRaHS.She said more than 700 rain gauges are located in neighborhoods throughout Kansas, but more are needed. “Ideally, we might have one on every block to capture differences that a storm might produce across the state,” Knapp said.Sometimes, Knapp noted, a storm can dump varying amounts of rainfall from one side of a town to the other – and sometimes even from one side of a street to the other. The CoCoRaHS network relies on citizens using a calibrated gauge, often located in their own yard, to report rainfall in their area.“By deploying additional rain gauges and getting people to report those observations, we get a better picture of what is happening with a storm,” she said. “If people are interested, it’s a very good way to get involved with monitoring the weather.”For more information or to volunteer, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/state.aspx?state=ks" target="_blank">Kansas CoCoRaHS website</a>, or send email to Knapp at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mknapp@ksu.edu" target="_blank">mknapp@ksu.edu</a>.

Volunteers needed to help collect weather data

The Salina High School South Class of 1980 has announced its 40-year class reunion.

The reunion is scheduled for Sept. 11-12.

Classmates with questions are asked to email the planning committee at <a href="mailto:salinasouthhigh1980@gmail.com">salinasouthhigh1980@gmail.com</a>.

Additionally, classmates are encouraged to visit the class Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/salinasouthhigh1980">www.facebook.com/groups/salinasouthhigh1980</a>.

The Salina High School South Class of 1980 has announced its 40-year class reunion.The reunion is scheduled for Sept. 11-12.Classmates with questions are asked to email the planning committee at <a href="mailto:salinasouthhigh1980@gmail.com">salinasouthhigh1980@gmail.com</a>.Additionally, classmates are encouraged to visit the class Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/salinasouthhigh1980">www.facebook.com/groups/salinasouthhigh1980</a>.

Salina South Class of 1980 announces reunion plans

After being postponed due to COVID-19, Eagle Radio and Tony’s Pizza Events Center are excited to announce a new date for the Salina Women’s Fair!

The fair is now scheduled for 5-9 p.m.&nbsp; July 30 in Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

The Salina Women’s Fair will be an evening filled with shopping opportunities, fashion, entertainment, food and cocktail sampling, and more than $10,000 in door prizes! Tickets to the event are free and will be available at local sponsor locations. Sponsors and locations to be announced at a later date via Eagle Radio and <a href="http://salinapost.com">salinapost.com</a>.

Comedian Christine Stedman will headline the event and will be ready to provide some much-needed laughter!

Stedman is a 26-year comedy veteran who performs in comedy clubs across the country including Las Vegas &amp; Atlantic City. She was one of five finalists in Nick @ Nite’s Search for the Funniest Mom In America competition. When it comes to her comedy, she is unapologetic, unfiltered and can best be described as one funny mother!

Businesses large &amp; small are encouraged to reserve their booth space soon as space is limited. Contact Lisa McDowell at Eagle Radio, 785-825-4631, <a href="mailto:lisa.mcdowell@eagleradio.net">lisa.mcdowell@eagleradio.net</a>; or your Eagle Radio salesrepresentative to reserve your booth today.

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 </figure>After being postponed due to COVID-19, Eagle Radio and Tony’s Pizza Events Center are excited to announce a new date for the Salina Women’s Fair!The fair is now scheduled for 5-9 p.m.&nbsp; July 30 in Tony’s Pizza Events Center.The Salina Women’s Fair will be an evening filled with shopping opportunities, fashion, entertainment, food and cocktail sampling, and more than $10,000 in door prizes! Tickets to the event are free and will be available at local sponsor locations. Sponsors and locations to be announced at a later date via Eagle Radio and <a href="http://salinapost.com">salinapost.com</a>.Comedian Christine Stedman will headline the event and will be ready to provide some much-needed laughter!Stedman is a 26-year comedy veteran who performs in comedy clubs across the country including Las Vegas &amp; Atlantic City. She was one of five finalists in Nick @ Nite’s Search for the Funniest Mom In America competition. When it comes to her comedy, she is unapologetic, unfiltered and can best be described as one funny mother!Businesses large &amp; small are encouraged to reserve their booth space soon as space is limited. Contact Lisa McDowell at Eagle Radio, 785-825-4631, <a href="mailto:lisa.mcdowell@eagleradio.net">lisa.mcdowell@eagleradio.net</a>; or your Eagle Radio salesrepresentative to reserve your booth today. &nbsp;

Salina Women's Fair rescheduled for July 30

Tickets for 99KG's Summer Splash go on sale Friday, and if you purchase your grandstand tickets this weekend, you can get a sweet deal!

Summer Splash with Granger Smith, Jimmie Allen, Chris Bandi, and Hudson Drive is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Salina Speedway.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Go to ticketmaster.com and search Summer Splash.

This weekend only, from 10 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, grandstand tickets will only be $25 a piece. After that, all tickets -- VIP, track/pit, and grandstand -- all are $40 each. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 </figure>Tickets for 99KG's Summer Splash go on sale Friday, and if you purchase your grandstand tickets this weekend, you can get a sweet deal!Summer Splash with Granger Smith, Jimmie Allen, Chris Bandi, and Hudson Drive is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Salina Speedway.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Go to ticketmaster.com and search Summer Splash.This weekend only, from 10 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, grandstand tickets will only be $25 a piece. After that, all tickets -- VIP, track/pit, and grandstand -- all are $40 each. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Summer Splash tickets on sale Friday; sweet deal for grandstand tickets this weekend

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5th annual Trojan Football Golf Scramble set for Aug. 1

Comfort Heating &amp; Air and Mokas coffee are spreading Cheer in a Cup. They’ve partnered up for Good Neighbor Award on <a href="http://SalinaPost.com">SalinaPost.com</a> and are looking for your stories of friendship and kindness right here in our community.

Go to <a href="https://salinapost.com/category/contests">SalinaPost.com</a> now and click on the Good Neighbor Award link to nominate someone you know who deserves a special thank you. It could be as simple as a neighbor who makes home deliveries while you "stay at home" or an essential business employee who is working hard to keep our community running, a neighbor who helps mow your lawn, or brings you fresh vegetables from their garden. Each week Comfort Heating &amp; Air and Mokas Coffee are giving away a Mokas Coffee $50 gift card good at any Salina location to say "thank you" to someone in our community who is spreading kindness and helping others.

"We care about our community and right now we think it’s important to spread some kindness around. There are so many people helping other people of all ages out there and at Comfort Heating &amp; Air we think they deserve an extra 'Thank You!'" said Tucker Hilbert, owner of Comfort Heating &amp; Air. "We reached out to our friends at Mokas Coffee to help and as another local business they were really excited to help us spread some cheer in our community."

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e909064eb7f1705360237d6#//">Click here</a> to enter someone you know today!

To see those who have already been selected as Good Neighbors, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinacomfort/">Comfort Heating &amp; Air</a> Facebook page.

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 </figure>Comfort Heating &amp; Air and Mokas coffee are spreading Cheer in a Cup. They’ve partnered up for Good Neighbor Award on <a href="http://SalinaPost.com">SalinaPost.com</a> and are looking for your stories of friendship and kindness right here in our community. Go to <a href="https://salinapost.com/category/contests">SalinaPost.com</a> now and click on the Good Neighbor Award link to nominate someone you know who deserves a special thank you. It could be as simple as a neighbor who makes home deliveries while you "stay at home" or an essential business employee who is working hard to keep our community running, a neighbor who helps mow your lawn, or brings you fresh vegetables from their garden. Each week Comfort Heating &amp; Air and Mokas Coffee are giving away a Mokas Coffee $50 gift card good at any Salina location to say "thank you" to someone in our community who is spreading kindness and helping others."We care about our community and right now we think it’s important to spread some kindness around. There are so many people helping other people of all ages out there and at Comfort Heating &amp; Air we think they deserve an extra 'Thank You!'" said Tucker Hilbert, owner of Comfort Heating &amp; Air. "We reached out to our friends at Mokas Coffee to help and as another local business they were really excited to help us spread some cheer in our community."<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e909064eb7f1705360237d6#//">Click here</a> to enter someone you know today!To see those who have already been selected as Good Neighbors, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinacomfort/">Comfort Heating &amp; Air</a> Facebook page.

Two local businesses team up to spread some kindness 

If you missed today's graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 from Salina Central and Salina South, we've got you covered!

Earlier today, Shane McClintock and 99KG hosted on-air versions of the 2020 graduation ceremonies for Salina Central and Salina South. You can listen to them here:

<a href="https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/digitalads/SalinaPost/Central2020Grad.mp3">Salina Central 2020 Graduation on 99KG</a>

<a href="https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/digitalads/SalinaPost/South2020Grad.mp3">Salina South 2020 Graduation on 99KG</a>

If you missed today's graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 from Salina Central and Salina South, we've got you covered!Earlier today, Shane McClintock and 99KG hosted on-air versions of the 2020 graduation ceremonies for Salina Central and Salina South. You can listen to them here:<a href="https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/digitalads/SalinaPost/Central2020Grad.mp3">Salina Central 2020 Graduation on 99KG</a><a href="https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/digitalads/SalinaPost/South2020Grad.mp3">Salina South 2020 Graduation on 99KG</a>

Listen to Salina Central and Salina South graduation ceremonies here

The Saline County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad has a reputation for helping out in a crisis. Now they're helping out in a pandemic. 

Starting immediately, the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad will begin offering assistance to citizens in the higher risk category for COVID-19, primarily, those with contributing conditions such as compromised immune systems or our more senior citizens, the organization noted in a news release. The service is possible, in part, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Salina Area United Way's&nbsp;COVID-19 Relief Fund.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e9cbb2eeb7f17053602ea5d">SAUW receives donation from KS Gas, awards more grants</a>

According to information from the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, members will pick up essential items for these persons and deliver those to their locations in Saline County. Items such as groceries, prescriptions and other essential items can be ordered through the source of choice with arrangements for the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to pick these items up and deliver them.

To get assistance simply call Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad Commander Bill Cooke at 620-200-2931 or Deputy Cain Humphrey at 785-826-6393. Assistance will be given in the order that requests are received.

"We thank the community and our supporters. Specifically, thank you to the Salina Area United Way for helping to provide PPE so that we may provide this service to our community. Our thoughts are with all of those people local and around the world affected in any way by COVID-19," the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad noted in the release.

The Saline County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad has a reputation for helping out in a crisis. Now they're helping out in a pandemic. Starting immediately, the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad will begin offering assistance to citizens in the higher risk category for COVID-19, primarily, those with contributing conditions such as compromised immune systems or our more senior citizens, the organization noted in a news release. The service is possible, in part, thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Salina Area United Way's&nbsp;COVID-19 Relief Fund.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5e9cbb2eeb7f17053602ea5d">SAUW receives donation from KS Gas, awards more grants</a>According to information from the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, members will pick up essential items for these persons and deliver those to their locations in Saline County. Items such as groceries, prescriptions and other essential items can be ordered through the source of choice with arrangements for the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to pick these items up and deliver them.To get assistance simply call Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad Commander Bill Cooke at 620-200-2931 or Deputy Cain Humphrey at 785-826-6393. Assistance will be given in the order that requests are received."We thank the community and our supporters. Specifically, thank you to the Salina Area United Way for helping to provide PPE so that we may provide this service to our community. Our thoughts are with all of those people local and around the world affected in any way by COVID-19," the Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad noted in the release.

Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad to assist higher risk persons

LINDSBORG -- Bethany College has appointed Bill Nelson '86 as the Director of Development. Nelson most recently served as the principal at Smoky Valley High School since 2015.

"We are very pleased to have Bill Nelson joining the Advancement team of his alma mater. Bill has a great passion and love for Bethany and is the ideal person for this position with his personality, work ethic and connections with Bethany Alumni, friends and donors,” said Clair Oleen, Director of Advancement.

When asked about his return to Bethany, Nelson said, “I’m very excited to be back on campus and am looking forward to reconnecting with Bethany alumni, friends of Bethany, and meeting new people. Bethany College gave me so much more than a degree. It gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher and coach. It challenged my faith to grow as a believer, and provided me with mentors who demonstrated faith in action.”

Nelson resides in Lindsborg with his wife, Kristin '85. His children are Emily, Seth '15, and Elise, who is currently a junior at Bethany College. Bill and Kristin are members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg.

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 </figure>LINDSBORG -- Bethany College has appointed Bill Nelson '86 as the Director of Development. Nelson most recently served as the principal at Smoky Valley High School since 2015."We are very pleased to have Bill Nelson joining the Advancement team of his alma mater. Bill has a great passion and love for Bethany and is the ideal person for this position with his personality, work ethic and connections with Bethany Alumni, friends and donors,” said Clair Oleen, Director of Advancement.When asked about his return to Bethany, Nelson said, “I’m very excited to be back on campus and am looking forward to reconnecting with Bethany alumni, friends of Bethany, and meeting new people. Bethany College gave me so much more than a degree. It gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher and coach. It challenged my faith to grow as a believer, and provided me with mentors who demonstrated faith in action.”Nelson resides in Lindsborg with his wife, Kristin '85. His children are Emily, Seth '15, and Elise, who is currently a junior at Bethany College. Bill and Kristin are members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg.

Bethany College names Nelson director of development

ABILENE -- The Dickinson County Health Department today reported the county's 19th case of COVID-19.

"The case is a 18-year-old male. The individual is currently maintaining in-home isolation and is stable. All contacts are being notified and will monitor for COVID-19 symptoms," the health department noted in a news release issued by John Hultgren, director.

Hultgren continued, "We remind everyone to wear masks while in public, maintain social distancing, and perform proper handwashing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."

ABILENE -- The Dickinson County Health Department today reported the county's 19th case of COVID-19."The case is a 18-year-old male. The individual is currently maintaining in-home isolation and is stable. All contacts are being notified and will monitor for COVID-19 symptoms," the health department noted in a news release issued by John Hultgren, director.Hultgren continued, "We remind everyone to wear masks while in public, maintain social distancing, and perform proper handwashing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."

Dickinson County reports 19th case of COVID-19

CLAY CENTER -- Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) was awarded $126,960 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bolster its telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CCMC will use this funding for telemedicine carts and videoconferencing software to continue providing medical care to patients in north-central Kansas.

Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC said, “During this time, patient safety and access remains a top priority at CCMC. Telehealth can bridge that gap, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or patients at high risk for complications should they contract COVID-19. The buildout of our telehealth platform at CCMC and all associated clinics will help ensure that patients can continue to receive high-quality care, close to home.”

“Telehealth is becoming the way medicine will be moving in the future. This grant will provide CCMC the hardware needed to receive expert consultation from a specialist, while the patient is in our own hospital or associated clinic. This brings the care right to the patient, and keeps the patient in their community,” said John M. Kelley, MD, chief medical officer.

CLAY CENTER -- Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) was awarded $126,960 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bolster its telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. CCMC will use this funding for telemedicine carts and videoconferencing software to continue providing medical care to patients in north-central Kansas.Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC said, “During this time, patient safety and access remains a top priority at CCMC. Telehealth can bridge that gap, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or patients at high risk for complications should they contract COVID-19. The buildout of our telehealth platform at CCMC and all associated clinics will help ensure that patients can continue to receive high-quality care, close to home.”“Telehealth is becoming the way medicine will be moving in the future. This grant will provide CCMC the hardware needed to receive expert consultation from a specialist, while the patient is in our own hospital or associated clinic. This brings the care right to the patient, and keeps the patient in their community,” said John M. Kelley, MD, chief medical officer.

Clay County Medical Center awarded telehealth funding

Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and very heavy rain will be possible again tonight across much of the area. 

The greatest threat for strong and severe storms will arrive after 11 p.m. across portions of central and south-central Kansas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. 

The strongest storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail, wind gusts to around 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall, NWS noted.

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 </figure>Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and very heavy rain will be possible again tonight across much of the area. The greatest threat for strong and severe storms will arrive after 11 p.m. across portions of central and south-central Kansas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. The strongest storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail, wind gusts to around 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall, NWS noted.

NWS: Another round of storms possible overnight

TOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/SkKuHku93jvUH8iBtODRCskuCWwPsLa7Yt2xAOMRH9E" target="_blank">28th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene July 28, to interview three nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County.

The vacancy was created by the Aug. 14 retirement of Judge Mary Thrower.

The commission will convene in the Ottawa County Courthouse, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis. The time will be announced later. Interviews are open to the public.

The 28th Judicial District is composed of Ottawa and Saline counties.

Andrew Couch, Salina, private practice lawyer

Amy C. Crawford, Salina, assistant county attorney, Dickinson County Attorney’s Office

Jason C. Parks, Minneapolis, owner of Ink Sharks LLC and Messenger Publishing Company

Kansas law requires that a district magistrate judge be:

a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;

a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; and

either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.

After interviews conclude, the commission will appoint the district magistrate judge.

After serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.

The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Christine Ritter, and Darrell Wilson of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.&nbsp;

TOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/SkKuHku93jvUH8iBtODRCskuCWwPsLa7Yt2xAOMRH9E" target="_blank">28th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene July 28, to interview three nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County.The vacancy was created by the Aug. 14 retirement of Judge Mary Thrower.The commission will convene in the Ottawa County Courthouse, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis. The time will be announced later. Interviews are open to the public.The 28th Judicial District is composed of Ottawa and Saline counties.The nominees to be interviewed are:Andrew Couch, Salina, private practice lawyerAmy C. Crawford, Salina, assistant county attorney, Dickinson County Attorney’s OfficeJason C. Parks, Minneapolis, owner of Ink Sharks LLC and Messenger Publishing CompanyKansas law requires that a district magistrate judge be:a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; andeither a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.After interviews conclude, the commission will appoint the district magistrate judge.After serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Christine Ritter, and Darrell Wilson of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.&nbsp;

28th Judicial District commission to interview nominees

These positions are full time with benefits. The positions available are:

Check out these jobs! To apply for these positions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>.

Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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 </figure>These positions are full time with benefits. The positions available are:· 1st Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Service· 2nd Shift Packers· 2nd Shift Wrapping Lead· 2nd Shift Machine Operators· Box Supervisor· Utility Forklift DriverCheck out these jobs! To apply for these positions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>.Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

Driver hospitalized after truck overturns in Clay Co.

Rain was plentiful across the area as storms rumbled through overnight.

The Salina Regional Airport reported 0.55 of an inch of rain, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.85 of an inch of rain was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5ee4ce44ebfb13423b27a8f4">Volunteers needed to help collect weather data</a>

Rain was plentiful across the area as storms rumbled through overnight.The Salina Regional Airport reported 0.55 of an inch of rain, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.85 of an inch of rain was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5ee4ce44ebfb13423b27a8f4">Volunteers needed to help collect weather data</a>CLAY COUNTYClay Center 12.4 NNE, 0.80 of an inchClay Center 6.7 WNW, 1.53 inchesMorganville 3.2 SW, 1.48 inchesCLOUD COUNTYJamestown 2.4 NW, 1.52 inchesConcordia 9.3 SSW, 2.35 inchesConcordia 1.8 S, 1.41 inchesDICKINSON COUNTYEnterprise 0.3 NW, 2.24 inchesAbilene 0.7 E, 3.40 inchesAbilene 3.2 ENE, 1.60 inchesChapman 6.0 NNE, 1.35 inchesHope 0.3 S, 2.42 inchesAbilene 5.4 E, 1.89 inchesAbilene 5.9 NNW, 2.80 inchesSolomon 0.2 W, 2.10 inchesChapman 5.2 SE, 1.55 inchesCarlton 2.1 NNW, 1.37 inchesHope 7.5 NNW, 2.30 inchesAbilene 10.3 S, 2.23 inchesAbilene 0.7 W, 2.77 inchesEnterprise 2.1 SW, 2.68 inchesAbilene 1.1 NNE, 2.53 inchesAbilene 9.4 S, 2.15 inchesChapman 3.8 NNW, 2.00 inchesELLSWORTH COUNTYGeneseo 4.1 N, 0.44 of an inchKanopolis 0.8 SW, 0.79 of an inchEllsworth 0.3 E, 0.62 of an inchLorraine 1.4 S, 0.54 of an inchLorraine 2.5 ESE, 0.60 of an inchKanopolis 4.5 NE, 0.77 of an inchKanopolis 0.4 SSE, 0.82 of an inch 	JEWELL COUNTYWebber 2.6 ENE, 0.78 of an inchFormoso 0.3 W, 1.69 inches LINCOLN COUNTYBeverly 4.6 S, 1.22 inches MARION COUNTYTampa 3.2 ESE, 1.60 inchesHillsboro 5.3 S, 1.77 inchesNewton 9.4 N, 0.53 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYMc Pherson 6.6 WSW, 0.39 of an inchLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.96 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.29 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 1.30 inchesMoundridge 0.4 SW, 1.29 inchesMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.60 of an inchCanton 3.2 N, 0.64 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 1.30 inchesGalva 1.4 N, 0.55 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 1.40 inchesGalva 9.5 N, 0.66 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 1.31 inchesCanton 0.3 E, 0.70 of an inchMarquette 2.3 NNE, 0.96 of an inchMcPherson 6.6 ENE, 0.37 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.66 of an inchMoundridge 0.3 ENE, 1.17 inchesMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.80 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.45 of an inchMITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 2.00 inchesBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.38 of an inchHunter 2.1 NNW, 0.70 of an inchBeloit 1.9 ENE, 1.73 inchesBeloit 6.9 NE, 2.75 inchesHunter 9.5 E, 0.63 of an inch OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 0.76 of an inch REPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 0.72 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 1.02 inchesCourtland 6.1 N, 0.88 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.80 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.86 of an inchBelleville 0.6 ESE, 1.10 inchesSALINE COUNTYBrookville 8.0 NNE, 0.96 of an inchSalina 0.7 SSW, 0.89 of an inchSalina 0.8 S, 0.54 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.75 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.82 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 1.59 inchesCulver 1.8 SE, 1.11 inchesNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 1.20 inches

Locations across the area get a soaking from overnight storms

TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals judges will hear appeals by videoconference Monday. The oral arguments will be&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlBhT-07ZMloVqj0sgPAZV7g" target="_blank">livestreamed on YouTube</a>.

Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger is the presiding judge and is joined by judges David Bruns and Kim Schroeder for the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlMMxhpVTWko-ZTavoW2WgKQ" target="_blank">July 13 docket</a>.

Ordinarily, Court of Appeals panels hear oral arguments in person. Through&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlFXJbthIIbqWjYn_ecBDAnU" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2020-PR-076</a>, the Kansas Supreme Court has ordered all hearings be conducted remotely if possible.

On the Court of Appeals docket for 9 a.m. Monday is the following case from Ottawa County, according to summary information provided by the court.

Appeal No. 121,879:&nbsp;Ringneck Farms LLC v. Dr. Bradley Steuwe, Fried Enterprises LP, C&amp;W Ranch Ltd., Joel Wimer, and R.J. Fencing LLC

Ottawa County: Ringneck Farms alleged the defendants cut down a hedge row of over 100 trees without permission on Ringneck's property. Ringneck hired expert witnesses who were prepared to testify the replacement cost of the trees was over $1 million. Before the district court, the defendants argued that the only proper measure of damages was the value of the property before the trees were cut down versus after the trees were cut down. The district court agreed and barred Ringneck from presenting its expert witnesses' testimony. Subsequently, the district court granted summary judgment for the defendants because Ringneck was unable to prove damages. On appeal, Ringneck argues the district court erred when it barred the expert testimony because tree replacement cost can be a viable measure of damages in certain circumstances.

TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals judges will hear appeals by videoconference Monday. The oral arguments will be&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlBhT-07ZMloVqj0sgPAZV7g" target="_blank">livestreamed on YouTube</a>.Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger is the presiding judge and is joined by judges David Bruns and Kim Schroeder for the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlMMxhpVTWko-ZTavoW2WgKQ" target="_blank">July 13 docket</a>.Ordinarily, Court of Appeals panels hear oral arguments in person. Through&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlFXJbthIIbqWjYn_ecBDAnU" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2020-PR-076</a>, the Kansas Supreme Court has ordered all hearings be conducted remotely if possible.On the Court of Appeals docket for 9 a.m. Monday is the following case from Ottawa County, according to summary information provided by the court.Appeal No. 121,879:&nbsp;Ringneck Farms LLC v. Dr. Bradley Steuwe, Fried Enterprises LP, C&amp;W Ranch Ltd., Joel Wimer, and R.J. Fencing LLCOttawa County: Ringneck Farms alleged the defendants cut down a hedge row of over 100 trees without permission on Ringneck's property. Ringneck hired expert witnesses who were prepared to testify the replacement cost of the trees was over $1 million. Before the district court, the defendants argued that the only proper measure of damages was the value of the property before the trees were cut down versus after the trees were cut down. The district court agreed and barred Ringneck from presenting its expert witnesses' testimony. Subsequently, the district court granted summary judgment for the defendants because Ringneck was unable to prove damages. On appeal, Ringneck argues the district court erred when it barred the expert testimony because tree replacement cost can be a viable measure of damages in certain circumstances.

Kansas Court of Appeals to hear Ottawa County case on Monday

The City of Salina has temporarily reduced the schedule of its workforce in an effort to prepare for expected budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Summer staffing for the Parks and Recreation Department was cut by 80 percent, which has resulted in noticeable changes within city parks, facilities and programs.

In an effort to assist with beautification efforts, numerous citizens have inquired about volunteer opportunities. The scope of opportunities includes picking up trash, weeding, maintaining flower beds and pots, and emptying and removing trash cans.

Additionally, mowing and trimming of parks will be considered and reviewed for volunteers who use their own equipment.

Individuals who are interested in volunteer opportunities should complete the volunteer form and waiver at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>. Alternatively, paper forms are available in the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, room 100 in the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.

Individuals who volunteer are strongly encouraged to social distance from park users and volunteers, stay home if sick, wash hands frequently, and wear a mask.

Ordinance No. 20-11034 mandates that face coverings are worn when individuals are in any public space where social distancing of six feet at all times is not possible.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Department at (785) 309-5765.

The City of Salina has temporarily reduced the schedule of its workforce in an effort to prepare for expected budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Summer staffing for the Parks and Recreation Department was cut by 80 percent, which has resulted in noticeable changes within city parks, facilities and programs.In an effort to assist with beautification efforts, numerous citizens have inquired about volunteer opportunities. The scope of opportunities includes picking up trash, weeding, maintaining flower beds and pots, and emptying and removing trash cans.Additionally, mowing and trimming of parks will be considered and reviewed for volunteers who use their own equipment.Individuals who are interested in volunteer opportunities should complete the volunteer form and waiver at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>. Alternatively, paper forms are available in the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, room 100 in the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.Individuals who volunteer are strongly encouraged to social distance from park users and volunteers, stay home if sick, wash hands frequently, and wear a mask.Ordinance No. 20-11034 mandates that face coverings are worn when individuals are in any public space where social distancing of six feet at all times is not possible.For questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Department at (785) 309-5765.

City offers information for persons interested in volunteering at parks

KANSAS CITY,&nbsp;Mo.&nbsp;—&nbsp;In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2021 regular season schedule.&nbsp;All game times will be announced at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Opening Day is scheduled for April 1 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Texas Rangers, to mark the&nbsp;fifth time in seven years that the Royals will open the season at home.&nbsp;It’ll be the first time the Royals will play the Rangers on Opening Day, and the first time they will open with a non-divisional opponent since starting the 2016 season vs. the New York Mets.

Kansas City will continue its I-70 series vs. St. Louis with three games at Busch Stadium from Aug. 6-8 and three games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 13-15. The remaining 14 Interleague games will be played over six series, including three at home and three on the road against the National League Central. This will mark the second consecutive season in which the Royals will face all five National League Central opponents.

Kansas City will host Interleague matchups in 2021 vs. Milwaukee (May 18-19), Pittsburgh (May 31-June 1) and Cincinnati (July 5-7). The road Interleague schedule will take the Royals to Pittsburgh (April 27-28), Milwaukee (July 20-21) and Chicago (Aug. 20-22).&nbsp;This will be the Royals’ first trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh since 2018, and will mark the second straight season in which they will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field.&nbsp;

Kansas City’s holiday schedule will see the Royals host Texas on Easter Sunday (April 4), the Chicago White Sox on Mother’s Day (May 9), Pittsburgh on Memorial Day (May 31), Boston on Father’s Day (June 20) and Minnesota on Independence Day (July 4). The Royals will travel to Baltimore on Labor Day (Sept. 6).

The All-Star break will run from July 12-15 and will include the 91st&nbsp;Major League Baseball All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 13 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

Kansas City will host 81 games at Kauffman Stadium, including 13 in April, 13 in May, 11 in June, 16 in July, 11 in August, 14 in September and three in October.

The Royals will host two 10-game homestands, from April 12-21 vs. Los Angeles, Toronto and Tampa Bay; and from Aug. 9-19 vs. New York, St. Louis and Houston. The Royals are scheduled for four three-city trips, including nine games in 10 days from April 23-May 2 at Detroit, at Pittsburgh and at Minnesota; 10 games in 10 days from June 22-July 1 at New York, Texas and Boston; nine games in 10 days from July 30-Aug. 8 at Toronto, at the Chicago White Sox and at St. Louis; and 10 games in 10 days from Aug. 20-29 at the Chicago Cubs, at Houston and at Seattle.

&nbsp;The game dates are subject to change.

KANSAS CITY,&nbsp;Mo.&nbsp;—&nbsp;In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2021 regular season schedule.&nbsp;All game times will be announced at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Opening Day is scheduled for April 1 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Texas Rangers, to mark the&nbsp;fifth time in seven years that the Royals will open the season at home.&nbsp;It’ll be the first time the Royals will play the Rangers on Opening Day, and the first time they will open with a non-divisional opponent since starting the 2016 season vs. the New York Mets.Kansas City will continue its I-70 series vs. St. Louis with three games at Busch Stadium from Aug. 6-8 and three games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 13-15. The remaining 14 Interleague games will be played over six series, including three at home and three on the road against the National League Central. This will mark the second consecutive season in which the Royals will face all five National League Central opponents.Kansas City will host Interleague matchups in 2021 vs. Milwaukee (May 18-19), Pittsburgh (May 31-June 1) and Cincinnati (July 5-7). The road Interleague schedule will take the Royals to Pittsburgh (April 27-28), Milwaukee (July 20-21) and Chicago (Aug. 20-22).&nbsp;This will be the Royals’ first trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh since 2018, and will mark the second straight season in which they will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field.&nbsp;Kansas City’s holiday schedule will see the Royals host Texas on Easter Sunday (April 4), the Chicago White Sox on Mother’s Day (May 9), Pittsburgh on Memorial Day (May 31), Boston on Father’s Day (June 20) and Minnesota on Independence Day (July 4). The Royals will travel to Baltimore on Labor Day (Sept. 6).The All-Star break will run from July 12-15 and will include the 91st&nbsp;Major League Baseball All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 13 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.Kansas City will host 81 games at Kauffman Stadium, including 13 in April, 13 in May, 11 in June, 16 in July, 11 in August, 14 in September and three in October.The Royals will host two 10-game homestands, from April 12-21 vs. Los Angeles, Toronto and Tampa Bay; and from Aug. 9-19 vs. New York, St. Louis and Houston. The Royals are scheduled for four three-city trips, including nine games in 10 days from April 23-May 2 at Detroit, at Pittsburgh and at Minnesota; 10 games in 10 days from June 22-July 1 at New York, Texas and Boston; nine games in 10 days from July 30-Aug. 8 at Toronto, at the Chicago White Sox and at St. Louis; and 10 games in 10 days from Aug. 20-29 at the Chicago Cubs, at Houston and at Seattle.&nbsp;The game dates are subject to change.

Royals announce 2021 regular season schedule

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In anticipation of the National Football League's guidelines being issued to clubs regarding stadium configuration changes and reduced capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chiefs have announced a plan that offers the most flexibility and benefits for Season Ticket Members for what will be an unprecedented NFL season in 2020.

Because the club cannot fairly re-seat the entire season ticket base across a limited number of seats, all Season Ticket Members will automatically have their 2020 payment credited for the 2021 season without any action on their part. Keeping their payment as a credit towards 2021 includes the following benefits:

From <a href="http://chiefs.com">chiefs.com</a>:In anticipation of the National Football League's guidelines being issued to clubs regarding stadium configuration changes and reduced capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chiefs have announced a plan that offers the most flexibility and benefits for Season Ticket Members for what will be an unprecedented NFL season in 2020.Because the club cannot fairly re-seat the entire season ticket base across a limited number of seats, all Season Ticket Members will automatically have their 2020 payment credited for the 2021 season without any action on their part. Keeping their payment as a credit towards 2021 includes the following benefits:<ul>
 <li>STMs will be automatically included in a single-game presale for any available seats in 2020, once a final capacity is determined.</li><li>Their credit can be utilized to purchase single-game tickets for a reduced-capacity 2020 season, if they choose.</li><li>They will receive their 2020 Season Ticket Member box with exclusive gifts.</li><li>STM pricing will remain flat for 2021 and they will accrue a year of STM tenure for the 2020 season, regardless of if they attend any games or not in 2020.</li><li>In the event that the club is permitted to host a full-capacity crowd for any potential playoff games, STMs that did not opt for a refund will be given the first opportunity to purchase their seats.</li><li>Parking or hospitality club passes purchased as part of a Season Ticket Membership can be managed exactly like tickets – either as a credit for 2021 or a full-refund, if requested.</li>
 </ul>Season Ticket Members who wish to receive a full refund vs. a 2021 credit can choose to do so by contacting their ticket representative over the phone or via email. While those who opt to receive a refund won't be eligible for the above benefits in 2020, they will still be issued a 2021 renewal for their same season ticket location(s) and will maintain their tenure."People around the country and around the world are getting accustomed to a constantly changing environment and the same goes for all of us in Chiefs Kingdom," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. "While our goal all offseason was to have a full stadium as we begin our Super Bowl title defense, it is out of consideration of the health and safety of our fans, employees, coaches and players that we move forward with a reduced-capacity plan that adheres to local guidelines and expert recommendations. As we looked at ways to navigate this unusual season, our first priority was to offer a fair and flexible plan for our loyal and valued Season Ticket Members, and we believe we accomplished that. While it will be a different experience for everyone, we are looking forward to welcoming fans to Arrowhead this fall."Due to the inability to accommodate all Season Ticket Members, there is no way to account for purchasers who have already secured single-game tickets. All single-game tickets purchased through the primary market will be issued an automatic refund to the method of payment. For any tickets purchased through a resale marketplace, ticket purchasers will need to visit the marketplace used to review their options. Single-game parking passes that have already been purchased through the team will automatically be refunded to the method of payment as well.The club will announce and conduct a reduced-capacity single-game on-sale once the final number of available seats is determined based on the guidance of the NFL, as well as local government officials and public health experts. Season Ticket Members who retain their 2020 funds as a credit for 2021 will be given first access to purchase single-game tickets in a priority order, based on their tenure. This Season Ticket Member process will take place through password-protected online accounts. Any remaining single-game tickets will be offered to the public following the Season Ticket Member presale.When reduced capacity single-game tickets go on sale to Season Ticket Members and the public, it is likely that the club will only sell tickets for the preseason and the first few games of the regular season. As the season progresses, the club will follow the guidance of local officials and public health experts, with the goal being that local regulations will allow for an increased capacity later in the season. Any change that increases capacity throughout the season would provide more fans the ability to purchase single-game tickets in more areas.Beyond the NFL's stadium configuration changes, the club continues to work closely with the NFL, representatives of The University of Kansas Health System, Populous, as well as local government officials and public health experts on additional capacity and operational adjustments for the safety of all fans, staff, coaches and players. All aspects of the gameday experience for the upcoming season – including parking, tailgating, guest service, food and beverage, retail and stadium operations – are being evaluated and will be announced prior to the start of the season.

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