At around 2:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, Salina emergency responders reported to the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and South Street for a three-car accident in the northbound lanes.

The three vehicles involved in the incident include a gold or tan Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a black Ford Escape and another gray Chevrolet Malibu.

According to Saline County dispatchers, eight people were involved in the accident.

Emergency responders have limited travel through the intersection, directing northbound traffic to an access road to Holiday Street.

Salina Post will update this story as more information becomes available.

Three-vehicle wreck at Broadway Boulevard and South Street

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

99KG's Shane McClintock describes his first fatal accident as a police officer that involved an 8-year-old whose vehicle was hit by a drunk driver. He gives a bit more insight into the effects of drunk driving and the true stories behind the badge.

SHATTERED LIVES: the fatal drunken choice to drive

Submitted by&nbsp;Parker Page, Cardinal 4-H Club Reporter

The Cardinal 4-H Club had an exciting November! The month kicked off with the annual 4-H Celebration of Achievements Banquet for the Central Kansas 4-H District, where several of our club members&nbsp;received&nbsp;achievement pins and awards.&nbsp;

Two of our members,&nbsp;Reygan&nbsp;Schrock &amp; Carson Fouard, were named Outstanding&nbsp;4-Hers of the Year&nbsp;for their hard work and leadership in the 4-H program and will have their photos hang in the K-State Research and Extension office for the next year.&nbsp;We also had a family from our club named the 4-H Family of the Year, the Joe &amp; Melissa Gates Family.&nbsp;Great job, 4-Hers!&nbsp;

Our club also held a bake sale at the Tumbleweed Craft Show to raise funds for scholarships and activities during the year. We appreciate all those who purchased our goods to support our club!&nbsp;

At our November monthly meeting, we had a fun “soup” theme for our potluck dinner and&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;Schmeidler,&nbsp;our Central Kansas District 4-H Extension Agent, did a leadership workshop for our group.&nbsp;

The month is wrapping up with one of our members,&nbsp;Reygan&nbsp;Schrock, heading to Atlanta, GA for National 4-H Congress, where she will expand her leadership skills and meet other 4-H members from across the country.&nbsp;

Cardinal 4-H Members Named Outstanding 4-Hers and 4-H Family of the Year 

By LISA MOSER K-State Research and Extension news service

Walk into any kindergarten classroom in the middle of winter and you are bound to find a little person fighting off a cold. In much the same way, young calves are also prone to respiratory disease and pneumonia after they are weaned, say the veterinarians at the Kansas State Univeristy Beef Cattle Institute.

Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, K-State veterinarians Brian Lubbers, Bob Larson and Brad White share why now is the time to stock the medicine cabinet and make a treatment plan with the local veterinarian so that producers are prepared when illness hits the herd.

“That plan should include a case definition that would indicate when the animal would need treatment and what those steps would be,” Lubbers said.

In the case of a respiratory illness in calves, some of those signs would be difficulty breathing and/or coughing, a reduced appetite and depressed behavior among others, Lubbers said.

If those signs are observed, the second stage of the plan might include bringing the calf into the chute for a closer inspection in which the person evaluating them could take their temperature, listen to their breathing through a stethoscope and perhaps run other tests.

“Whatever the protocol is, the important thing is that it is consistent across the operation,” Lubbers said. “That consistency will allow producers to monitor treatment outcomes in the best way.”

He added: “If the case definition is changing over time, then it will confound and confuse the assessment of treatment outcomes.”

Regarding treatment, Larson said ideally producers will want to have medicine at the ranch ahead of when sickness hits.

“We have a lot of effective treatment options for respiratory illness, so it is good to have those on hand and know the dose and route of administration for the products you will need to use when that sickness arises,” Larson said. “Most cattle will respond to treatment and show improvement. but some will not, so it is important to talk to the veterinarian ahead of time to plan that next step.”

Lubbers said this conversation also establishes the veterinary client patient relationship (VCPR) contract that is legally needed for producers to administer treatment to the animals without the veterinarian performing an exam first.

“Along with having a valid VCPR, producers will also need to keep an accurate record of when treatments were administered,” Lubbers said. “All products have a withdrawal time that must be adhered to and so we don’t want to send them on for sale or processing if they have residues in their systems.”

White agreed and said he recommends producers hold the calves on the property until they’ve cleared the withdrawal time.

“I don’t always know what happens to the calf once they leave my place so I always make sure the calves are out of the withdrawal time before they leave the ranch,” White said.

Lubbers also recommended that producers share those health records with the calf’s next owner.

Also, along with antibiotic treatment, Larson said it is important to include comfort care in the illness plan.

“A good nursing care plan includes offering the sick calves dry bedding to lay on, providing them palatable feed and moving them away from others in the herd so they don’t have to compete with their penmates,” Larson said. “Those attentions to detail are important in the recovery of that animal.”

To hear the full discussion, listen to the&nbsp;<a href="https://ksubci.org/2023/11/24/selecting-replacement-heifers-selling-calves-treating-sick-calves/" target="_blank">Cattle Chat</a>&nbsp;podcast online or through your preferred streaming platform.

KSRE Cattle Chat: Creating a care plan, experts say it's time to make a treatment plan

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

The Salina Police Department arrested 25-year-old Simon Crowder after he violated a stalking protective order by leaving "gifts" for the victim.

At 10:22 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, SPD officers arrived at the 100 block of South Front Street after the stalking victim contacted officers about the "gifts" left by Crowder.

SPD Sergeant Kyle Tonniges said when officers attempted to arrest Crowder at his residence, he resisted.

"When officers attempted to arrest him, he fled back into the house and slammed the door on them, hitting one of the officers with the door in the process," Tonniges said. "The officers forced entry into the home and were able to arrest Simon [Crowder.] He was so uncooperative, so [officers] had to place him in a body wrap."

According to Tonniges, officers did not use a warrant in the arrest due to the report from the victim sparking probable cause. SPD arrested Crowder and requested charges of protection order violation and interference with a law enforcement officer.

SPD arrests stalker after he leaves "gifts" for victim

The Salina City Commission meeting will take place in–person at the City/County Building in Room 107 and via Zoom.&nbsp; Meetings can be viewed at the City of Salina YouTube channel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>.&nbsp;

To participate via Zoom, citizens will need to use the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>.&nbsp;

The meeting can also be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID: 892 7598 4587 when prompted.&nbsp;

If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the mayor requests public comment on an item, citizens attending via Zoom must raise their hand so that the meeting host can allow them to speak. Those who attend the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium.&nbsp;

Citizens can also send written comments or questions to City Commissioners by visiting the City of Salina’s website at<a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov/" target="_blank">&nbsp;www.salina-ks.gov</a>&nbsp;and using the “Email City Commission” icon on the home page.&nbsp;

To see the full meeting packet for today,&nbsp;<a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=524351&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina&amp;cr=1">click here.</a>&nbsp;

The City Commission will hold a study on Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Annex Building,&nbsp;218 N. Seventh Street, Salina.

Approve the minutes of the meeting of November 20, 2023.

Approve Resolution No. 23-8170 adopting the Financial Policies for the City of Salina (5.3)  Approve the minutes of the special meeting of November 30, 2023

Consider the request by RAM Contracting and Dirt Works of Salina, Kansas to withdraw its bid and award the bid for project number 23011, 2023 Sidewalk Ramps, to Morgan Brothers Construction, Inc. of La Crosse, Kansas in the amount of $108,616.30 with a $5,430.82 (5%) construction contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $114,047.12 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Morgan Brothers Construction, Inc. of La Crosse, Kansas upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.

Approve Resolution No. 23-8175 along with awarding the bid for project number 23037, 2023 New Sidewalk Construction, to RAM Contracting and Dirt Works of Salina, Kansas in the amount of $124,479 with a $6,223.95 (5%) construction contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed $130,702.95 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RAM upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.

Authorize Publication of the Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2023 Amended Budget which sets December 18, 2023 as the date for public hearing on the 2023 Amended Budget and establishes the maximum limits of the 2023 Amended Budget.

Consider the Salina Airport Authority's request and Salina Community Economic Development Organization Board of Directors' recommendation regarding the City of Salina's participation in the funding of a proposed agreement with SkyWest Airlines for resumption of overnight flight scheduling of Denver flights.

Approve Ordinance No. 23-11187 on first reading relating to prohibitions against any person obstructing in public places pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic or marked vehicular parking.

(6.6)  City Commission Meeting Schedule and Ordinance Passage Amendments

(6.6a) Approve Resolution No. 23-8174 amending the Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for conducting meetings of the Board of Commissioners regarding when regular meetings are held and the manner in which ordinances are adopted.

(6.6b) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11186 on first reading amending Section 1-5.l of the Salina Code regarding consideration of ordinances.

Approve Ordinance No. 23-11185 on first reading authorizing the City of Salina, Kansas to issue taxable Multi-Family Bonds, Series 2023 (Cedarhurst Project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisition, construction and equipping of a commercial facility and authorizing certain other related documents and actions.

Approve Ordinance No. 23-11184 on first reading authorizing the City of Salina, Kansas to issue taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Dominion Project) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,729,417.31 for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of an additional manufacturing facility addition in the City of Salina and authorizing certain other related documents and actions and for the exemption of sales tax for material used in the construction of the project and a 10 year property tax exemption.

Approve Ordinance No. 23-11183 on first reading updating and modifying where alcoholic beverages may be consumed on public property in the City of Salina and restricting open containers at the same locations that are public property

SkyWest proposal, IRBs, alcoholic beverage consumption on public property on Salina City Comm. agenda

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;Alstatt, Terry Wayne REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Banda, Gabrielle Elizabeth REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Barone, Skylar Allen REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Crowder, Simon Avery REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ; misd, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Garrison, Thomas Cole REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Aggravated criminal sodomy; With person/animal by force, Aggravated kidnapping, Domestic Battery: rude physical contact, Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Rape; Sexual intercourse without consent and use of force, Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance, Failure to appear.

NAME:&nbsp;Loane, Susan Lynn REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

NAME:&nbsp;McMillan, Daniel James REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving While Suspended

Saline County Jail Activity, Dec. 4

On Dec. 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis.

In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York.

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace Conference.

In 1942, during World War II, U.S. bombers struck the Italian mainland for the first time in a raid on Naples.

In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. James A. Lovell aboard on a two-week mission. (While Gemini 7 was in orbit, its sister ship, Gemini 6A, was launched on Dec. 15 on a one-day mission; the two spacecraft were able to rendezvous within a foot of each other.)

In 1978, San Francisco got its first female mayor as City Supervisor Dianne Feinstein was named to replace the assassinated George Moscone.

In 1980, the bodies of four American churchwomen slain in El Salvador two days earlier were unearthed. (Five Salvadoran national guardsmen were later convicted of murdering nuns Ita Ford, Maura Clarke and Dorothy Kazel, and lay worker Jean Donovan.)

In 1986, both houses of Congress moved to establish special committees to conduct investigations of the Iran-Contra affair.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush ordered American troops to lead a mercy mission to Somalia, threatening military action against warlords and gangs who were blocking food for starving millions.

In 1995, the first NATO troops landed in the Balkans to begin setting up a peace mission that brought American soldiers into the middle of the Bosnian conflict.

In 2000, in a pair of legal setbacks for Al Gore, a Florida state judge refused to overturn George W. Bush’s certified victory in Florida and the U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that had allowed manual recounts.

In 2016, a North Carolina man armed with a rifle fired several shots inside Comet Ping Pong, a Washington, D.C., pizzeria, as he attempted to investigate an online conspiracy theory that prominent Democrats were harboring child sex slaves at the restaurant; no one was hurt, and the man surrendered to police. (He was later sentenced to four years in prison.)

In 2017, President Donald Trump scaled back two sprawling national monuments in Utah; it was the first time in a half century that a president had undone that type of public land protection.

In 2018, long lines of people wound through the Capitol Rotunda to view the casket of former President George H.W. Bush.

In 2021, CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo less than a week after new information emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier in the year.

Today in History, Dec. 4

Kansas Wesleyan has received a $700,000 gift from the estate of Gretchen Morgenstern, a former member of the KWU Board of Trustees. The gift is believed to be one of the ten largest single gifts from an individual in school history.

“We are extremely appreciative of this generous gift,” said Ken Oliver, KWU’s executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “KWU was just a small part of what Gretchen Morgenstern gave to the community, and we are truly grateful to have been a recipient of her service. She clearly was an individual dedicated to serving her community, and that is worthy of enduring respect.”

Morgenstern was well-known for her service work in the community prior to her 2022 passing. Her obituary notes that she was a foster parent to 75 children during a 12-year period ,and she served as both vice president and treasurer of the Saline County Foster Parent Association. In addition to that and her work at KWU, she was board chair of Youthville, a Kansas nonprofit, board president of the Salina YWCA and president of the Salina chapter of the American Association of University women. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Salina.

The gift will become a part of KWU’s endowment and be used to fund additional student scholarships. It boosts the total raised by the university’s Power of AND Campaign to nearly $34 million.

KWU receives generous gift from Morgenstern Estate

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER and NATE KING Salina Post

Steve Heiser spreads a positive message by actively participating in the betterment of his local community. This resilient hero works diligently behind the scenes, shoulder to shoulder with neighbors and friends.

People in north central Kansas benefit greatly from the countless hours that community champions spend on tasks like picking up the garbage, farming the land, volunteering, nursing the sick, and maintaining our roads and electrical grid.&nbsp;

As we embark on this mission to thank the seldomly thanked, Salina Post invites you to open your hearts to the incredible stories of these unsung heroes — these Community Champions.

Steve Heiser, a snowplow driver for the Saline County Road and Bridge Department, arrives early on snow days to work, prepared to tackle slushy, snow-packed roads.&nbsp;

On a weather event day, he usually beats his coworkers to the shop and prepares snowplow 19-10, filling its tanks with hundreds of tons of salt and, sometimes, thousands of gallons of magnesium chloride for bitter-cold days.

"I'm usually one of the first ones here," Heiser said. "I'm just itching to get out there and start."

Heiser began snowplowing for Saline County a decade ago, but his experience stretches another decade before that.&nbsp;

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He first started snowplowing in Tulsa, OK, and after five years there, he moved to Kansas and snowplowed for the Kansas Department of Transportation across the state for another five years.

Heiser started at Saline County Road and Bridge in 2013.

"I love it," Heiser said. "I look forward to the accomplishment of doing my job, how well I can do it, and help the public be safe."

Long before he began scraping snow and ice off roads, Heiser was born and raised in Lincoln, KS, and joined the United States Army after high school for 24 years. Heiser said he served in Iraq and Saudi Arabia while in the Army.

After leaving military service, he moved to Oklahoma, where he lived for 20 years before returning to Kansas.

The Saline County community named all of Road and Bridge’s snowplows last winter, and Snowplow 19-10, Heiser’s snowplow, is called “Subzero Swiffer.”

The fleet of snowplows also includes 17-2 or “Dwight D. Icenplower,” 232 or “The Big LaPlowski,” 230 or “Scoop Dog,” 238 or “Betty White Out,” 19-1 or “Snow Daddy,” 263 or “Darth Blader,” and 22-4 or “Snowy McSnowface.” 

On snowy days, the Road and Bridge website provides a <a href="https://portal.snowpaths.com/public/983282/983283">live map tracking each snowplow’s location</a>.

Before the fleet leaves the shop during snow events, Saline County Road Superintendent Ted Sears makes decisions based on the weather.

“Once I make the decision and get everybody called in, the trucks have assigned routes,” Sears said. “Everybody knows where they’re going, so they just get loaded up and get going. We’ve got predetermined amounts of salt to put down based on the storm.”

Heiser covers the sixth route, which stretches from Assaria to Falun and to the county line. On Saturday, Nov. 25, Heiser helped with another course due to one of the other snowplows breaking down.

“I did mostly all the north, northwest and south, southwest,” Heiser said. “Saturday, I put in 220 miles and on Sunday, 180.”

For each mile, snowplows will usually spread around 250 to 300 pounds of salt per mile on a single-lane road and about 400 to 500 pounds on double-lane highways. When the weather is more severe, Sears said they will use around 800 pounds of salt per mile and use magnesium chloride alongside.

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