Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/">Smoky Hill Museum</a>. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays."&nbsp;&nbsp;

When Spanish explorers in the 16th century reached a large bluff sitting at the south end of the Smoky Hills, they took a moment to overlook the prairie and discussed where to go next, pointing at the far-off horizon.&nbsp;

Today, Coronado Castle sits atop a bluff located northwest of Lindsborg — its past is riddled with history spanning millions of years.&nbsp;

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, the Smoky Hill Buttes are capped by hard sandstone that is more resistant to erosion than the softer underlying shales.

As wind, water, and other forces eroded the surrounding sandstone, the rock that makes up the buttes remained standing. Sand and other debris from which the sandstones formed were deposited in shallow seas about 100 million years ago in the <a href="https://geokansas.ku.edu/glossary/c#227">Cretaceous Period</a>.

Tens of millions of years later, the Kansas Prairie landscape rose from a seabed and dominated the horizon. Today the butte rises 300 feet above the Smoky Hill River Valley, allowing its visitors and explorers to see for miles in all directions.

Many believe the Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, the castle’s namesake, may have reached the region in July of 1541 during his failed quest to discover the mythical seven cities of gold. Modern evidence now debates the idea.

A local Bethany College professor in 1915, J.A. Udden suspected Coronado’s presence after he discovered woven Spanish chainmail armor in the area, indicating evidence of 16th-century exploration.

According to the Visit Lindsborg website, others found Spanish coins, a bridle and lead bars in the valley.

The Smoky Valley Historical Society, which formed to develop Coronado Heights, acquired the property in 1919 from two local farm families and began making improvements.&nbsp;

Before the stock market crash in 1929, plans were underway to improve the driveway up to the overlook, which was routinely rendered impassable by rain.&nbsp;

The Great Depression disrupted the project’s development until the early 1930s, when the federal government-sponsored Work Progress Administration, or WPA, built eating and cooking areas, and later, the iconic castle.

The towering structure, complete with two floors, features a large interior room with a stone table and fireplace. The open-air second floor provides a spectacular view overlooking the valley.

&nbsp;At night the city lights of Salina, approximately 12 miles to the north, and McPherson, around 20 miles to the south, can be plainly seen from the top of the castle.

The Smoky Valley Historical Association owns the site.

Sumac, yucca, spiderwort, butterfly milkweed, gooseberries and the newly named state fruit, the sandhill plum, are just some of the plants visitors can expect to see when they visit.

Groups are welcome to use Coronado Heights for meetings, outings, and special events. Contact the Lindsborg CVB office for information on obtaining permission to use the Heights for these occasions. Informal visits and family gatherings are always welcome and do not require prior approval by the SVHA.&nbsp;

Coronado Heights is patrolled by both the Saline County Sheriff's Department and the Lindsborg Police Department. The rules and regulations for the use of the Heights can be found in the<a href="https://smokyvalleyhistory.org/coronadoheightspolicy.html"> Coronado Heights Use Policy.</a>

📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Coronado Heights - Vol. 18

Salina Post is thrilled to announce an exciting update - we are now accepting letters to the editor from our readers. We believe that our community's voices deserve to be heard, and providing a platform for open dialogue and constructive discussions is essential to a strong free press.&nbsp;

With the new letters to the editor offering, we aim to create a space where readers can express their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on a wide range of local topics that impact their daily lives.&nbsp;

Submitting a letter to the editor is simple. Just email your letter to <a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a> Ensure that your letter is concise and respectful. We value thoughtful and constructive discussions, so please make sure to present your arguments in a clear and coherent manner.

While we appreciate and encourage diverse perspectives, we also have certain guidelines in place. Letters should be free from hate speech, personal attacks, or any form of discrimination. We believe in promoting a respectful and inclusive environment for all readers.

Our editorial team will review all submissions and select letters that align with our guidelines and contribute positively to the conversation. We may edit letters for clarity, grammar, and length, but we will strive to maintain the essence of your message.

We are excited about this new opportunity to amplify your voice and encourage you to take advantage of this platform.

So, whether you have a burning issue, an inspiring story, or an important message to share, we invite you to submit a letter to the editor. Let's come together, learn from each other, and build a stronger community through the power of words.

All letters must include the author's name. No anonymous letters to the editor will be published, but if you have a news tip or an issue you would like us to know about still reach out via email.&nbsp;

<a href="https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/letters-to-editor/main">Information Courtesy University of Kansas Community Toolbox</a>

You feel strongly about an issue, and you want to let people know what you think. You believe you can even influence people to take some action if you speak your mind. But, you want to reach an audience larger than just your friends or your group membership. Letters to the editor can be an effective way to get the word out.

A letter to the editor is a written way of talking to a newspaper, magazine, or other regularly printed publication. Letters to the editor are generally found in the first section of the newspaper, or towards the beginning of a magazine, or in the editorial page. They can take a position for or against an issue, or simply inform, or both. They can convince readers by using emotions, or facts, or emotions and facts combined. 

Letters to the editor are usually short and tight, rarely longer than 300 words.

Using a few carefully placed letters, you can generate plenty of community discussion. You can also keep an issue going by preventing it from disappearing from the public eye. You can stimulate the interest of the news media and create more coverage for the matters you're working on. You can also send a "good news" letter to bring recognition to people who deserve it or acknowledge the success of an effort.

Salina Post now accepting letters to the editor

The Salvation Army in Salina is accepting applications for bell ringers this holiday season.

Applications may be picked up at The Salvation Army facility, 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue.

Bell ringers will be needed at the various Christmas Kettle locations from Nov. 10 to Dec. 24, according to information from the local Salvation Army organization.

To help you may volunteer at <a href="https://www.registertoring.com/">https://www.registertoring.com/</a>

Salina Salvation Army seeks bell ringers for kettle campaign

SHAWNEE&nbsp;– Whether you’ve had your eye on a waterfront cabin, are slowly working through a state park “bucket list,” or simply want to break in that new tent you got as a birthday present – there are three important dates coming up that&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vU3RhdGUtUGFya3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMTA5Ljg1NDM5NzkxIn0.YHSi2LNDDKPvyGOFtEGMK5-lraaUA5DlQDIlS7WXHi8/s/1303179659/br/230492081172-l" target="_blank">Kansas State Park</a>&nbsp;visitors won’t want to miss!

Beginning December 1, 2023, the following annual permits for Kansas State Parks will go on sale&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNhbXBpdGtzLmNvbS9wb3MucGFnZSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzExMDkuODU0Mzk3OTEifQ.Q7JWcIpM1AKDT_RbP3ZorKNhweET2O_FtSGPPDAi9TU/s/1303179659/br/230492081172-l" target="_blank">online</a>, at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vU3RhdGUtUGFya3MvTG9jYXRpb25zIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTEwOS44NTQzOTc5MSJ9.W14bShM0cvEz5jdYub-CUbD_VI33MzG2ycGRFvit4no/s/1303179659/br/230492081172-l" target="_blank">state park offices</a>&nbsp;and at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzL0xvY2F0aW9ucy10by1CdXktTGljZW5zZS1QZXJtaXRzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMTEwOS44NTQzOTc5MSJ9.Sz6HANkaz6lqrF6qQ4TYq48bC-ETHw1BpXJhV91UASQ/s/1303179659/br/230492081172-l" target="_blank">license vendor locations</a>:

• Annual Vehicle Permit – $25&nbsp; • Annual Vehicle Permit (Senior/Disabled Kansas Resident) – $13.75 • Unconventional Vehicle Permit – $52.50 (Purchase at state park offices.) • Annual Camping Permit – $202.50 (If purchased prior to April 1 or after September 30. $252.50 if purchased between April 1 and September 30. Discount permit, a $10/night discount on camping for the calendar year.) • 14-day Camping Permit – $112.50 (Discount permit, a $10/night discount on camping for up to 14 nights; nights do not have to be consecutive.)&nbsp; &nbsp;

Beginning December 8, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST, campsite reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31)&nbsp;will open for the following Kansas State Parks:

• Cedar Bluff, Cheney, Kanopolis, Meade, Milford, Perry, Pomona, Prairie Dog, Sandhills, Tuttle Creek), and (Note: Tuttle Creek River Pond and Riley campground may be reserved online from April 1 through November 30.)&nbsp;

Beginning December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST, campsite reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31)&nbsp;will open for the remaining Kansas State Parks:

• Clinton, Crawford, Cross Timbers, Eisenhower, El Dorado, Elk City, Fall River, Glen Elder, Hillsdale, Historic Lake Scott, Lovewell, and Wilson.&nbsp;

Parkgoers who want to have the best chances possible of being able to reserve a campsite for a desired date(s) during prime season should:

To view a complete list of state parks in Kansas –&nbsp;including maps and lists of amenities – visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vU3RhdGUtUGFya3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMxMTA5Ljg1NDM5NzkxIn0.78AnLuzqJm4PhIBQtcIp3GN57oIvl3QOQo0BfeEZ__c/s/1303179659/br/230492081172-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks</a>.

Annual permits, 2024 campsite reservations for Kansas state parks start Dec. 1

Looking for a new podcast to keep you informed and connected within your local community? Look no further than Eagle Radio's latest podcast, "King in the Community."&nbsp;

Join Eagle Radio news director, Nate King as he talks with local and regional government officials, first responders, non-profit leaders and unique individuals with interesting stories from north central Kansas and beyond. Learn about how organizations in your neighborhood leverage their partnerships to create a more interconnected community.

Available on all your favorite platforms, including&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-in-the-community/id1687185014">Apple podcasts,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">Podbean</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZeCj4TK3kaOZEvgQaDlio">&nbsp;Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c78f2e2e-c714-4aaf-ad4c-4864a4038889">Amazon Audible</a>, TuneIn + Alexa,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/king-in-the-community-5324914">Podchaser,</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/62430">Boomplay</a>.&nbsp;

No matter what streaming service you use, we've got you covered with engaging discussions and insightful interviews that will help you understand the issues that matter most to you.&nbsp; So why wait? Tune in to the "King in the Community" podcast today and discover a new way to stay connected to your local community.

For a full list of episodes<a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/page/2/">&nbsp;click here</a>. Thanks for listening!

🎙The latest from 'King in the Community' with Nate King

Join 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave and Sam this Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on 910AM.

Hear highlights about community events, public affairs, and all things happening in Salina. Their approach is friendly, informative, and entertaining. They're committed to making a difference in their community and keeping listeners up-to-date with updates from new and returning guests.

To listen to past 910KINA Saturday Morning Shows head on over to the KINA podcast homepage&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KINA&amp;embedOpened=true&amp;embedOpenedApp=song&amp;embedOpenedSong=910683and6831076845683KINA&amp;embedOpenedArtist=&amp;embedOpenedAlbum=">here.</a>

9:05 a.m. Natasha Cundy, Deputy Director of Emergency Management on Operation Green Light for Veterans and transition to Civilian Life

9:30 a.m. Susan Hawksworth, Executive Director of Smoky Hill Museum on First Thursday and New Exhibit

10:05 a.m. Randall Holm, Director at Large, Salina Downtown Lions Club on 65th Annual Public BBQ

10:30 a.m. Captain Patricia and LT Luke Hirsh, Salvation Army on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas Festivities. 

910KINA Saturday Morning Show lineup

9:05 a.m.&nbsp; Jeff Walker, Manager DAV Thrift Store on Trunk or Treat and Christmas Area Opening.

9:20 a.m.&nbsp; Gary Olson on Reminder of Gypsum Fall Festival. 

930 a.m.&nbsp; Amanda Otto, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters Saline County on Frosty Fun Run.

10:05 a.m.&nbsp; Dan Holiday, Chief Meteorologist Eagle Communications on Fall and Weather Models into 2024.

10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Daniel Craig, Tammy Walker Cancer Center on Crossroads Marathon Update and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

910KINA Saturday Morning Show lineup 

9:05 a.m.&nbsp; Amanda Otto, Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters on Frosty Fun Run

9:20 a.m.&nbsp; Jill Ade on Gypsum Fall Festival

9:30 a.m.&nbsp; Mandy McIntire on Veterans Day Parade and Kansas Honor Flight

10:05 a.m.&nbsp; Curtis Stevens, USD 305, Director of Secondary Programs and Building Bridges

10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Mike Peterson, Community Housing Development Corporation of Central Kansas

By ROSARIO MENDEZ Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

What’s worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The FTC has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/spot-and-stop-dishonest-charity-fundraisers">called people</a>&nbsp;to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth?

Ask the caller specific questions.

What is the charity’s name, phone number, or address? Write these down so you can confirm them later. Keep in mind that many charity names sound alike, and that sham charities often use names that are sound and look like names of legitimate charities.

How much of your donation will go directly to the programs you want to support?

Will your donation be tax-deductible? Not every call seeking a donation is from a charity. Some calls might be from Political Action Committees or other groups where donations are not deductible. See more questions to ask here.

Resist the pressure to donate on the spot.

After you’ve listened to the caller, hang up the phone and think about what they said. Then, go online and do your own research:

Search for the organization’s name and phone number, plus the word “scam” or “complaint.” What you find might help you decide if you want to make that donation.

Look up the organization’s name and address. Does it show up? If it doesn’t, that could be a sign the caller was lying to you.

See what these rating organizations say about the charity: BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, and Candid.

If you get a donation request in the mail, do some research online before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

If you get a donation request in the mail,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/charity">do some research online</a>&nbsp;before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/www.reportfraud.ftc.gov">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

FTC: How to spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers

Join 910KINA's Saturday Morning Show hosts Dave and Sam this Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="https://910kina.com/">910AM</a>.

9:05 a.m.&nbsp; Natasha Cundy, Deputy Director of Emergency Management on Preparedness Month. 

920 a.m.&nbsp; Tyler Henry, Voice of the Yotes on the McPherson football game. 

9:30 a.m.&nbsp; Jenny Sites, Director of Community Engagement, CAPS on Every Child Matters Fund Raiser Banquet. 

10:05 a.m. John Reynolds and Byron Erickson on Masonic Cancer Screening, October 14, and First Responder Breakfast, October 28. 

10:30 a.m.&nbsp; MO Shay Craig, Christ Cathedral on Blessing of the Pets.

<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?CFID=2c1da70f-c71b-40ed-9ee4-c029accb2bbb&amp;CFTOKEN=0&amp;stationCallSign=KINA&amp;onDemandAutoStart=true&amp;p75046869=true&amp;relocateURL=true">To listen to previous Saturday Morning Shows check out the podcast here.&nbsp;</a>

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services, there are programs to help you stay connected.

During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in encouraging those in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program.&nbsp; Both programs help low-income individuals and families stay connected so they can access health care, attend classes, find employment, and call for help in an emergency.

Lifeline provides federal and state discounts up to $17.02 per month on phone service (wireless or residential) and broadband. Seven million Americans currently benefit from the program, including approximately 30,000 Kansans.

The Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Plan&nbsp; provides a monthly internet service discount of up to $30 and a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. According to FCC data, more than 20 million U.S. households are currently enrolled, including approximately 120,000 in Kansas.

Eligibility&nbsp;is based on income&nbsp;(at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Lifeline and at or below 200% for Affordable Connectivity Plan)&nbsp;or participation in certain assistance programs&nbsp;such as:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) •&nbsp; Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) •&nbsp; Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA) •&nbsp; Veterans Pensions &amp; Survivors Pension Benefit •&nbsp; Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance •&nbsp; Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families •&nbsp; Head Start Tribal Programs (income based) •&nbsp; Food Distribution Program on Tribal Lands&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone who qualifies for Lifeline is automatically eligible to participate in Affordable Connectivity Plan. Others may still qualify for the plan if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Are approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including the&nbsp;USDA Community Eligibility Provision.&nbsp; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.&nbsp; • Meet the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.&nbsp;

Due to higher income maximums, Affordable Connectivity Plan  also has the potential to help families that may not qualify for other types of assistance. The maximum income for a family of four to qualify for the&nbsp; program is&nbsp;$60,000 per year compared to $40,500 for Lifeline. Both Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Plan offer additional discounts for subscribers living on tribal lands.

More information on income eligibility, participating providers, and the enrollment process is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvdGVsZWNvbW11bmljYXRpb25zL2xpZmVsaW5lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MTEuODIzOTEwMjEifQ.SgutPMf7jc8B89ZmFqxVxA5ZBkjKYdszBMiWwbYC7oo/s/1510803030/br/225606126077-l" target="_blank">KCC’s website</a>.

Plans available to help Kansans unable to pay for phone, internet services stay connected

ISIS Shrine raffling off decorated trees at Central Mall-Salina through Dec. 3

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

&nbsp;Brookville will celebrate the holidays this weekend, inviting community members from across north central Kansas to participate in the town's second Parade of Lights.

Festivities alongside the parade begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, with chili and chicken and noodle soup at the Brookville United Methodist Church. 

Church members will perform a nativity scene at 5:30 p.m., and photographer Tarrah Casteel will provide free professional photos with Santa, Mrs. Clause and The Grinch.

The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brookvillecommunityfoundationfund/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfbjfOvqvUcdNoAtG9dzSAgvAY7KU2w4wwLW1NV90_G3RWCWJ-H31QxXychKlVwLMvQ&amp;_rdr">Brookville Community Foundation</a> began the celebration last year.

Jenni Jones, the vice president of the Brookville Community Foundation, said last year the parade had 20 participants, but she hopes to see it grow to 40 exhibitors.

The parade is free for any interested participant; the only requirement is to line up by Ell-Saline High School around 5:45 p.m.

"I love seeing all the families — it's such a happy time of year," Jones said. "We cap off the night over at Sandstone Saloon with an ugly sweater party, so just seeing people's creativity with that was a lot of fun."

Jones said community members will bake cookies and hand out hot chocolate and snacks for guests. The foundation asks that guests donate $10 for the Brookville Community Foundation Park Project, but it is not required.

"Anyone can come — it doesn't matter if you live or work in Brookville," Jones said. "Even Salina businesses, Lindsborg, Ellsworth and other surrounding communities. We'd love to have everyone."

Brookville Community Foundation celebrates holidays with second Parade of Lights

On Monday, Nov. 22, Officers with the Salina Police Department were dispatched to Rent One at 1123 W. Crawford St., Salina, in regards to a theft.

An employee reported at approximately 5:30 p.m. a subject entered the store and asked to see an Apple Macbook. When presented with the computer, the suspect collected it and ran from the store. The computer is valued at approximately $1,800. The suspect was described as a white male, blonde hair, approximately 5’8’’ tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds.

On Thursday, Nov. 30, Officers were dispatched to Rent-A-Center for a similar theft. At approximately 11:00 AM a suspect matching the description of the theft at Rent One entered the store and stole an iPad from behind the counter. The iPad was valued at over $600.

If you have any information about this incident or identification of the individual involved, please call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online tip at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Ediger, case 2023-36106.

Rent-A-Center laptop theft is this week's Crimestoppers

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Ballinger,Elijah Quinn REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME: Bruning,Jennifer Elizabeth REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear, Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Degener,Jason Edward REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Eilrich,Jeremy Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Garvert,Deanna Marie REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Endangering a child

NAME:&nbsp;Hull,Tanner Lee REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Larson,Erick Eugene REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal use of weapons; Barrel &lt; 18" or automatic, Defacing identification marks on a firearm, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME: Linaweaver, Dustin Maynard&nbsp; REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Burglary;Locked non-dwelling to commit felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500, Criminal trespass; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;McDaniel, Terry Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Pagan, Angela Maxine REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity

Saline County Jail Activity, Dec. 1

On Dec. 1, 1991, Ukrainians voted overwhelmingly for independence from the Soviet Union.

In 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed among John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. (Adams ended up the winner.)

In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln sent his Second Annual Message to Congress, in which he called for the abolition of slavery, and went on to say, “Fellow-citizens, we can not escape history. We of this Congress and this Administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves.”

In 1941, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito approved waging war against the United States, Britain and the Netherlands after his government rejected U.S. demands contained in the Hull Note.

In 1942, during World War II, nationwide gasoline rationing went into effect in the United States; the goal was not so much to save on gas, but to conserve rubber that was desperately needed for the war effort by reducing the use of tires.

In 1952, the New York Daily News ran a front-page story on Christine Jorgensen’s sex-reassignment surgery with the headline, “Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty”.

In 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus; the incident sparked a year-long boycott of the buses.

In 1965, an airlift of refugees from Cuba to the United States began in which thousands of Cubans were allowed to leave their homeland.

In 1969, the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II.

In 1974, TWA Flight 514, a Washington-bound Boeing 727, crashed in Virginia after being diverted from National Airport to Dulles International Airport; all 92 people on board were killed. On the same day, Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 6231, a Boeing 727, crashed near Stony Point, New York, with the loss of its three crew members (the plane had been chartered to pick up the Baltimore Colts football team in Buffalo, New York).

In 2005, a roadside bomb killed 10 U.S. Marines near Fallujah, Iraq.

In 2009, President Barack Obama ordered 30,000 more U.S. troops into the war in Afghanistan but promised during a speech to cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to begin withdrawals in 18 months.

In 2012, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and took his own life in front of the team’s coach and general manager.

In 2013, a New York City commuter train rounding a riverside curve derailed, killing four people and injuring more than 70.

In 2017, retired general Michael Flynn, who served as President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about reaching out to the Russians on Trump’s behalf. (Trump would later pardon Flynn.)

In 2020, disputing President Donald Trump’s persistent, baseless claims, Attorney General William Barr told The Associated Press that the U.S. Justice Department had uncovered no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could change the outcome of the 2020 election.

In 2021, the U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa.

In 2022, legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress as lawmakers responded to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in the long-running labor dispute.

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A 36-year-old Salina woman called the Salina Police Department four times while her significant other continuously battered her in a vehicle.

At 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, SPD received a phone call where a woman told dispatchers her 36-year-old significant other struck her in the head and pulled her hair in the car after an argument began.

According to SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, the suspect continued to harm the victim while driving around Salina and trapping her in the truck. The victim gave updates on her location to dispatchers through four 911 calls.

"They were on Interstate 135 and State Street, where she was finally let out of the vehicle," Tonniges said. "That's where we made contact with her."

Tonniges said the victim provided information on the suspect, but officers are investigating the incident and provided no further details.

Salina woman calls 911 four times while significant other batters her in truck

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is excited to announce its 1st Annual Be Big $alina Cash Raffle, an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life while standing a chance to win up to $25,000.

Since 1968, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Their mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Raffle participants directly support children in the community by taking them off the waitlist and into life changing mentorship. Currently, there are over 80 youth waiting for a mentor in the program, highlighting the urgent need for support.

“The children in our programs are achieving academic success, avoiding risky behaviors and learning to build strong relationships with their families and others," said CEO Amanda Otto. " Our agency relies on funding to carefully match volunteers with children and provide ongoing support to sustain long-term oneto-one mentoring friendships. The Be Big $alina Cash Raffle is a win/win for our community.”

Only 2,500 raffle tickets will be sold at $50 each. Raffle tickets are available from October 15-December 3, or until all 2,500 raffle tickets are sold. The cash prize drawing will be held at 3:45pm on December 5 via Facebook Live.

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Sponsors include 99KG and Eagle Communications.

To purchase tickets and find more information about the rules, you can visit the official event website at <a href="http://www.bebigsalina.org">www.bebigsalina.org</a>

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina new cash raffle 'Be Big Salina'

Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced Tuesday that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for fall 2023.

This investment will leverage $7.2 million in community matching dollars for a total investment of over $19 million.

“No one can better pinpoint a community’s transportation needs than the people who actually live and work there,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “That’s why we’ve partnered with local communities to invest a total of $19 million in projects that will improve safety, support job retention, relieve congestion, and make it easier to travel across the state.”

The Cost Share Program was created as part of the Kelly administration’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program, or IKE.

Joining Governor Kelly and Secretary Reed for the announcement were representatives from Atchinson and Pottawatomie counties and the City of Baldwin City, all among the funding recipients in this round of Cost Share awards. Each spoke of the program’s benefits to their respective communities.

Enhancements supported in this ninth round of Cost Share included county road improvements, bridge repairs, and safety improvements for roadways and walkways. With financial assistance from KDOT’s Kansas Active Transportation Enhancement (KATE), Cost Share was able to fund extra bike/ped projects and extend the reach of the program.

“It was very much evident during KDOT’s recent Local Consult listening tour how much the Cost Share program is appreciated across the state,” said Secretary Reed. “Kansans acknowledge how much Cost Share has resulted in much-needed and impactful community-based improvement projects.”

Secretary Reed noted the Cost Share Program has invested nearly $140 million in state funding toward 165 projects since the program was founded in the fall of 2019. An additional $100 million in matching local funds has been contributed.

After Governor Kelly announced the recipients of the Cost Share Funds, Salina Post spoke with Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Renee Duxler to learn more about the Magnolia Road project. Duxler said the total cost of the project, and all the proposed phases, would cost $10 million. 

"It was on our legislative agenda last year and it will be on our agenda when we release it for 2024," Duxler said. "Due to the continued economic growth, improving the roadway would benefit the airport industrial complex, the housing developments that are going on in that area, and then certainly to Kansas State University Salina."&nbsp;

Duxler said Phase One will receive funding allocated via the Cost Share Program, but the project plans for more phases.

Future phases of the Magnolia Road Improvement Project would upgrade the roadway to a three laned road with medians and turn lanes. The project also plans to add a 10 foot wide hike and bike trail on the south side of the road and a sidewalk on the north side.

"That also includes street lighting, landscaping, and public art as well as bridge and culvert replacements and widening the railroad crossing," Duxler said.&nbsp;

Public Works Director for the City of Salina, Jim Teutsch said Phase One extends approximately half a mile west from the southbound Interstate 135 ramps and includes just beyond Virginia Drive.&nbsp;

We're extremely pleased with this latest opportunity. It's a $1.5 million award from KDOT," Teutsch said. "The city will be contributing another million dollars for a total of $2.5 million. It's a huge project that is one of the largest transportation connections that we need to make."

Magnolia Road serves as an important transportation artery that many residents use daily to get to work, school, or Interstate 135.

"More than 100 businesses and organizations are currently operating within that connecting area," Teutsch said. "I think it's vitally important to be able to connect that part of Salina with the downtown retail area and other businesses."

City of Abilene – 14th Street and North Van Buren Street intersection

City of Baldwin City – U.S. 56– Pedestrian Crossing Safety improvements

City of Deerfield – Main Street reconstruction project

City of Halstead – North Street reconstruction and sidewalk improvements

City of Harper – Ash and Walnut streets restoration

City of Haysville – South Broadway pedestrian pathway project

City of Hillsboro – Adams Street improvements

City of Jennings – Chip seal city streets

City of Parsons – Main Street sidewalk replacement

City of Salina – West Magnolia Road – Phase 1&nbsp;

City of Syracuse – New Syracuse Street signs

Atchison County – Ottawa Road (RS 21) roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements

Brown County – 270th Street rehabilitation

Clark and Comanche Counties – Clark and Comanche Counties pavement improvement project

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