From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:

Summer lunches at the Library starts TODAY!

Here's the menu for this week (May 23-27); thank you to St. John's Missionary Baptist Church for partnering with us on this worthwhile program.

Monday: Pub fries w/ hamburger, tater tots, peaches and milk

Tuesday: Salisbury steak, carrots, pears and milk

Wednesday: BBQ pork sandwich, green beans, mixed fruit, milk

Thursday: Shepherd's Pie, mixed veggies, bananas, milk

Friday: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peaches, milk

First come, first served; available while meals last.

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:<figure>
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 </figure>Summer lunches at the Library starts TODAY!Here's the menu for this week (May 23-27); thank you to St. John's Missionary Baptist Church for partnering with us on this worthwhile program.Monday: Pub fries w/ hamburger, tater tots, peaches and milkTuesday: Salisbury steak, carrots, pears and milkWednesday: BBQ pork sandwich, green beans, mixed fruit, milkThursday: Shepherd's Pie, mixed veggies, bananas, milkFriday: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, peaches, milkFirst come, first served; available while meals last.

Salina Public Library, St. John's once again offering youth lunches

Enjoy a tasty breakfast and help out a local organization.

The Isis Shrine Temple, 200 E. Diamon Drive, has scheduled a breakfast fundraiser for 8-11 a.m. June 4 or until no items remain. The breakfast is open to the public. 

The menu includes breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, and sausage pancake on a stick. Additionally, Bloody Marys and Mimosas will be for sale for $5 each to persons age 21 and older.

All proceeds will be used for the operations of the Isis 

By SALINA POSTEnjoy a tasty breakfast and help out a local organization.The Isis Shrine Temple, 200 E. Diamon Drive, has scheduled a breakfast fundraiser for 8-11 a.m. June 4 or until no items remain. The breakfast is open to the public. The cost is as follows.$10 per adult (two items)$5 per child age 10 and under (one item)The menu includes breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, and sausage pancake on a stick. Additionally, Bloody Marys and Mimosas will be for sale for $5 each to persons age 21 and older.All proceeds will be used for the operations of the Isis Shrine and are not tax deductible.

Breakfast fundraiser to benefit Isis Shrine Temple

From the Salina Public Library Facebook page:

See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:

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There are 14 new bestsellers, 12 new movies, 25 new audiobooks, 30 new music CDs, and 273 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for America's Future," "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times," and "Tanqueray." The new movies this week include "The Last Kingdom: Season Five," "Memory," and "Bruno Sammartino: Wrestling's Greatest Champion."&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the Salina Public Library Facebook page:See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:*** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-453&amp;fbclid=IwAR2kYlCBQIfl0EZKJUF6gH47aIVN53Mq9jnUypWeyNo3ciDH1P9y-MOhW3o" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-453</a> ***There are 14 new bestsellers, 12 new movies, 25 new audiobooks, 30 new music CDs, and 273 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for America's Future," "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times," and "Tanqueray." The new movies this week include "The Last Kingdom: Season Five," "Memory," and "Bruno Sammartino: Wrestling's Greatest Champion."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Crimestoppers of Salina/Saline County

On May 11, 2022, at 1:27 a.m., officers responded to a business alarm at Nex-Tech Wireless, 2525 Market Place, Suite B, in Salina. Officers discovered the rear door to the business had been damaged enabling entry into the building. 

An inventory of products revealed various phone accessories were taken. The total value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $500.

A similar burglary was reported to have occurred on the same night at the Nex-Tech Wireless in Hutchinson. Surveillance video from both businesses showed the same two suspects committing the burglaries.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individuals involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online tip at:

<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>

You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Detective Vaughan, case 2022-13196.

Crimestoppers of Salina/Saline CountyOn May 11, 2022, at 1:27 a.m., officers responded to a business alarm at Nex-Tech Wireless, 2525 Market Place, Suite B, in Salina. Officers discovered the rear door to the business had been damaged enabling entry into the building. An inventory of products revealed various phone accessories were taken. The total value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $500.A similar burglary was reported to have occurred on the same night at the Nex-Tech Wireless in Hutchinson. Surveillance video from both businesses showed the same two suspects committing the burglaries.<figure>
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 </figure>If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individuals involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an online tip at:<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Detective Vaughan, case 2022-13196.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about break-in at Nex-Tech Wireless

The Saline County Sheriff's Office urges you to make it click!

The instant you buckle up before driving or riding in the front seat of a car or truck, you cut your risk of a fatal injury in a crash nearly in half. That's a massive return on the investment of putting on a seatbelt. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, as being ejected from a vehicle is almost always deadly. Additionally, your vehicle's other safety features, particularly air bags, can't work as effectively if you're not buckled up - they are designed to work together.

Beginning Sunday and continuing through June 4, travelers can expect increased law enforcement presence on Saline County roadways as the Saline County Sheriff's Office joins 160 other law enforcement agencies in vigorously enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2022 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign.

The purpose of the campaign is to drastically reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries that occur when unbelted drivers and passengers are involved in traffic crashes.

During Click It or Ticket, drivers will be met with extra enforcement of both the Kansas Safety Belt USe Act and the Kansas Child Passenger Safety Act. These statutes require that all vehicle occupants must be appropriately restrained.

"First, I want to thank the drivers that take their safety seriously and buckle up every trip," said Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said. "I also want people to know that in the interest of saving lives, day or night, the Saline County Sheriff's Office is committed to vigorously ticketing violators of adult seat belt and child safety laws, as well as other traffic infractions, which make the need for occupant restraint so necessary."

The Click It or Ticket campaign is supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Saline County Sheriff's OfficeThe Saline County Sheriff's Office urges you to make it click!The instant you buckle up before driving or riding in the front seat of a car or truck, you cut your risk of a fatal injury in a crash nearly in half. That's a massive return on the investment of putting on a seatbelt. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, as being ejected from a vehicle is almost always deadly. Additionally, your vehicle's other safety features, particularly air bags, can't work as effectively if you're not buckled up - they are designed to work together.Beginning Sunday and continuing through June 4, travelers can expect increased law enforcement presence on Saline County roadways as the Saline County Sheriff's Office joins 160 other law enforcement agencies in vigorously enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2022 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign.The purpose of the campaign is to drastically reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries that occur when unbelted drivers and passengers are involved in traffic crashes.During Click It or Ticket, drivers will be met with extra enforcement of both the Kansas Safety Belt USe Act and the Kansas Child Passenger Safety Act. These statutes require that all vehicle occupants must be appropriately restrained."First, I want to thank the drivers that take their safety seriously and buckle up every trip," said Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said. "I also want people to know that in the interest of saving lives, day or night, the Saline County Sheriff's Office is committed to vigorously ticketing violators of adult seat belt and child safety laws, as well as other traffic infractions, which make the need for occupant restraint so necessary."The Click It or Ticket campaign is supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Click It or Ticket campaign begins Sunday

Registration is open for four classes CAPS is offering this summer.

Three of the four classes are in person, with one of those being in Spanish only.

Additionally, free childcare is available with pre-registration. All class registration links can be found at <a href="http://www.capsofsalina.org/parenting-classes/">www.capsofsalina.org/parenting-classes/</a>.

Grief Recovery Method - Grief Support Group Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26 6:30-8:30 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale, Suite 200

Grief Recovery Method Support Groups offer a safe, evidence-based environment for adult grievers to take effective and lasting action, no matter the type of loss experienced. This program is led by Rex Cearley, MS, CAPS Parent Educator and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist - trained and certified by the Grief Recovery Institute. Must enroll by May 31, 2022.

The Best of the Best – NEW! Mondays, June 20 and 27 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom

Vicki Price, MS, CAPS Education Program Director and Cindy Ramsey, CFLE, CAPS Parent Educator. 

The Best of the Best is for parents who are looking to boost their parenting skills with a short and sweet class. This class is especially great for parents who have taken our classes before, but want a refresher on some of the best parenting tools out there. Vicki will share some of the best information from the following parent educators:

Helping Children with Loss Wednesdays, June 22 and 29; July 6 and 13 6:30-8:30 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale, Suite 200

The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This four-week program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing. Taught by Rex Cearley, MS, CAPS Parent Educator and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist. This is a very popular class with limited enrollment. Must enroll by June 15, 2022.

Paz Financiera por Andrés Gutiérrez, Experto Financiero Lunes, Julio 11, 18 y 25; Agosto 1, 8 y 15 6-8 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale Avenue, Suite 200

Egla Eikleberry, BA, CAPS Mentora Familiar, y Grecia Castaneda-Torres, LBSW, CAPS Mentora Familiar. Se requiere preinscripción para el cuidado de niños. Cupo limitada.

Paz Financiera es un curso de 6 clases, por Andrés Gutiérrez. En estas clases aprenderás principios de cómo administrar el dinero, crear riqueza, salir de deudas, cómo hacer un presupuesto que funcione, los mismos principios que han transformado la vida de Andrés y miles de familias. En estas divertides y interactivas clases, el programa de Andrés te va a ayudar a que tu dinero se comporte. ¡Prepárate para cambiar tu futuro y el de tu familia para siempre! 

CAPSRegistration is open for four classes CAPS is offering this summer.Three of the four classes are in person, with one of those being in Spanish only.Additionally, free childcare is available with pre-registration. All class registration links can be found at <a href="http://www.capsofsalina.org/parenting-classes/">www.capsofsalina.org/parenting-classes/</a>.Following are the classes being offered.Grief Recovery Method - Grief Support Group Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26 6:30-8:30 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale, Suite 200Grief Recovery Method Support Groups offer a safe, evidence-based environment for adult grievers to take effective and lasting action, no matter the type of loss experienced. This program is led by Rex Cearley, MS, CAPS Parent Educator and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist - trained and certified by the Grief Recovery Institute. Must enroll by May 31, 2022.The Best of the Best – NEW! Mondays, June 20 and 27 7-8:30 p.m. via ZoomVicki Price, MS, CAPS Education Program Director and Cindy Ramsey, CFLE, CAPS Parent Educator. The Best of the Best is for parents who are looking to boost their parenting skills with a short and sweet class. This class is especially great for parents who have taken our classes before, but want a refresher on some of the best parenting tools out there. Vicki will share some of the best information from the following parent educators:Dr. Hiam GinottBecky Bailey, Ph.D.Jane NelsonJohn F. TaylorH. Stephen GlennJim FayBarbara ColorosoCharles Fay, Ph.D.Adele FaberElaine MazlishStephen Bavolek, Ph.D.Ross Greene, Ph.D.Carolyn Webster-Stratton, Ph.DHelping Children with Loss Wednesdays, June 22 and 29; July 6 and 13 6:30-8:30 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale, Suite 200The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This four-week program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing. Taught by Rex Cearley, MS, CAPS Parent Educator and certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist. This is a very popular class with limited enrollment. Must enroll by June 15, 2022.Paz Financiera por Andrés Gutiérrez, Experto Financiero Lunes, Julio 11, 18 y 25; Agosto 1, 8 y 15 6-8 p.m., 155 N. Oakdale Avenue, Suite 200Egla Eikleberry, BA, CAPS Mentora Familiar, y Grecia Castaneda-Torres, LBSW, CAPS Mentora Familiar. Se requiere preinscripción para el cuidado de niños. Cupo limitada.Paz Financiera es un curso de 6 clases, por Andrés Gutiérrez. En estas clases aprenderás principios de cómo administrar el dinero, crear riqueza, salir de deudas, cómo hacer un presupuesto que funcione, los mismos principios que han transformado la vida de Andrés y miles de familias. En estas divertides y interactivas clases, el programa de Andrés te va a ayudar a que tu dinero se comporte. ¡Prepárate para cambiar tu futuro y el de tu familia para siempre!

CAPS offering four classes this summer; registration open

The City of Salina has announced that it will begin flushing water lines and hydrants later this month.

The annual water line free chlorine flushing is scheduled for Wednesday through July 11.

"To maintain high water quality in the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3, the Utilities Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat our drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turning off the ammonia feed and increasing the free chlorine feed in order to maintain a more uniform disinfection level throughout the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3," the city noted in a news release.

The city cautioned that during the flushing period, water customers may notice a strong chlorine taste or odor in the water.

"These temporary conditions are normal during the modified disinfection process and will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate," the news release noted.

The city urged "users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks to seek professional advice as the method for removing free chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water."

Additionally, the city plans to conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing during the chlorine flushing of the water lines. This is a preventive maintenance measure.

"Flushing the water distribution system achieves three objectives: helps to keep the interior of the water lines clean (removes sediment); helps maintain good quality water in the water distribution system; and provides an opportunity to check the operation of all fire hydrants. The water is safe to drink but may cause staining of laundry," the city noted.

City water customers are encouraged to avoid doing laundry if the water is discolored due to fire hydrants being flushed in their areas.

The annual fire hydrant flushing is scheduled for May 31-July 5. Following is a map of when fire hydrants are scheduled to be flushed in each part of the city.

<figure>
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe City of Salina has announced that it will begin flushing water lines and hydrants later this month.The annual water line free chlorine flushing is scheduled for Wednesday through July 11."To maintain high water quality in the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3, the Utilities Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat our drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turning off the ammonia feed and increasing the free chlorine feed in order to maintain a more uniform disinfection level throughout the city’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD No. 3," the city noted in a news release.The city cautioned that during the flushing period, water customers may notice a strong chlorine taste or odor in the water."These temporary conditions are normal during the modified disinfection process and will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate," the news release noted.The city urged "users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks to seek professional advice as the method for removing free chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water."Additionally, the city plans to conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing during the chlorine flushing of the water lines. This is a preventive maintenance measure."Flushing the water distribution system achieves three objectives: helps to keep the interior of the water lines clean (removes sediment); helps maintain good quality water in the water distribution system; and provides an opportunity to check the operation of all fire hydrants. The water is safe to drink but may cause staining of laundry," the city noted.City water customers are encouraged to avoid doing laundry if the water is discolored due to fire hydrants being flushed in their areas.The annual fire hydrant flushing is scheduled for May 31-July 5. Following is a map of when fire hydrants are scheduled to be flushed in each part of the city.<figure>
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City announces chlorine, fire hydrant flushing schedules

Following are the sports programs and events scheduled for KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) this week.

Monday The Coach Heron O'Neal Show at AJ's in the Alley with video coverage on Salina Post,&nbsp; 5:30 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday Bi Hourly Reports from the PGA Golf Championship

Saturday MRN&nbsp;Nascar Live,&nbsp; 8 a.m.

PRN&nbsp; Texas 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, noon

Salina Liberty at Sioux City Bandits,&nbsp; 6:30 p.m. pregame and 7 p.m. kickoff

Sunday PRN&nbsp; The Pit Reporters, 9 a.m.

MRN&nbsp; Nascar All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway,&nbsp; 4:30 p.m.

Following are the sports programs and events scheduled for KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) this week.Monday The Coach Heron O'Neal Show at AJ's in the Alley with video coverage on Salina Post,&nbsp; 5:30 p.m.Thursday-Sunday Bi Hourly Reports from the PGA Golf Championship Saturday MRN&nbsp;Nascar Live,&nbsp; 8 a.m. PRN&nbsp; Texas 250 at Texas Motor Speedway, noon Salina Liberty at Sioux City Bandits,&nbsp; 6:30 p.m. pregame and 7 p.m. kickoffSunday PRN&nbsp; The Pit Reporters, 9 a.m.MRN&nbsp; Nascar All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway,&nbsp; 4:30 p.m.

Sports on KINA this week

The Smoky Hill Museum wants community input. Help the Museum select future exhibit topics for the fall of 2024 through 2025. 

Please go to <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> and click on the “Exhibit Survey” link at the top of the page by May 31. You can then pick up to three exhibit ideas that interest you most.&nbsp;Your response and input are vital to the planning process. The survey should only take a couple of minutes. Everyone’s feedback is important!

Responses will be used to round out the museum’s 48-month exhibit schedule, which was based on community input given in 2020. It currently has the following:

Fall 2022 – Fire and the Embers of Discovery

Spring 2023 – Immigration – the journey to Salina in the late 1800s

Fall 2023 – Women of Salina. Spring 2024 – The Smoky Hill River

Spring 2026 – America’s 250th anniversary

Fall of 2026 – Celebrate the Museum’s 40th anniversary

The Smoky Hill Museum uses a 48-month schedule to plan, collect and research exhibits. A typical exhibition takes at least 18 months from beginning to end (or to fully develop and fabricate before it’s opened to the public.) Often the search for artifacts and research materials is conducted years before the exhibit opens.

“It is important to stay relevant, and the best way to do that is through community input,” said Museum Director Susan Hawksworth.

Smoky Hill MuseumThe Smoky Hill Museum wants community input. Help the Museum select future exhibit topics for the fall of 2024 through 2025. Please go to <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> and click on the “Exhibit Survey” link at the top of the page by May 31. You can then pick up to three exhibit ideas that interest you most.&nbsp;Your response and input are vital to the planning process. The survey should only take a couple of minutes. Everyone’s feedback is important!Responses will be used to round out the museum’s 48-month exhibit schedule, which was based on community input given in 2020. It currently has the following:Fall 2022 – Fire and the Embers of DiscoverySpring 2023 – Immigration – the journey to Salina in the late 1800sFall 2023 – Women of Salina. Spring 2024 – The Smoky Hill RiverFall 2024Spring 2025Fall 2025Spring 2026 – America’s 250th anniversaryFall of 2026 – Celebrate the Museum’s 40th anniversaryThe Smoky Hill Museum uses a 48-month schedule to plan, collect and research exhibits. A typical exhibition takes at least 18 months from beginning to end (or to fully develop and fabricate before it’s opened to the public.) Often the search for artifacts and research materials is conducted years before the exhibit opens.“It is important to stay relevant, and the best way to do that is through community input,” said Museum Director Susan Hawksworth.

Smoky Hill Museum seeks community input about exhibits

The Friends of the Salina Public Library has scheduled a drive-up collection for next week.

The organization will be collecting the following items from 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.

●Gently used fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children

●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old

●Audiobooks, music CDs, movie DVDs, and video games

No encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted, according to information from the organization.

Persons wishing to donate items to the Friends of the Salina Public Library for future used book sales can drive up to the front of the library and volunteers will unload the items being donated.

All proceeds from the Friends of the Salina Public Library's used book sales go directly to support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

By SALINA POSTThe Friends of the Salina Public Library has scheduled a drive-up collection for next week.The organization will be collecting the following items from 1-4 p.m. May 21 at the library, 301 W. Elm Street.●Gently used fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children●Textbooks and travel books less than three years old●Audiobooks, music CDs, movie DVDs, and video gamesNo encyclopedias, magazines, VHS tapes, or homemade recordings can be accepted, according to information from the organization.Persons wishing to donate items to the Friends of the Salina Public Library for future used book sales can drive up to the front of the library and volunteers will unload the items being donated.All proceeds from the Friends of the Salina Public Library's used book sales go directly to support programs and activities of the Salina Public Library.

Friends of the Salina Public Library to collect used books, other items

UPDATE 9:05 a.m. Thursday: USD 305 has revised the information on its summer food program flyer. The updated information is below.

Salina USD 305 has announced information about its summer food program for children.

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There are eight new bestsellers, 31 new movies, one new audiobook, two new children's books, and 64 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "Just Tyrus: A Memoir," "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma," and "The Thursday Murder Club." The new movies this week include "Agatha Raisin: Series 4," "Succession: The Complete Third Season," and "The Contractor."&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the Salina Public Library Facebook page:See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:*** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-451&amp;fbclid=IwAR0AYN2mrA5JEUrO7AyUDjXhugg-EsDBvNhL912LYLXOZxdC9UJSCv5Bq3E" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-451</a> ***There are eight new bestsellers, 31 new movies, one new audiobook, two new children's books, and 64 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "Just Tyrus: A Memoir," "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma," and "The Thursday Murder Club." The new movies this week include "Agatha Raisin: Series 4," "Succession: The Complete Third Season," and "The Contractor."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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OCCK, Inc. has announced the extension of the deadline for applications for its More Than You Think Scholarship for 2022 to June 15, 2022.

The scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary celebration of OCCK, as a long-term reminder of the good work that past generations have done, and that future generations will do, in working with people with disabilities in north central Kansas.&nbsp;

The More Than You Think Scholarship recognizes and honors students in north central Kansas from Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson Counties, who have any type of disability and are looking to further their education by enrolling in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.)&nbsp; Any type of credentialed program will be considered.&nbsp;

To apply, applicants must complete the Scholarship Application, and include two letters of reference.&nbsp; Applications are due June 15, 2022. Multiple winners may be selected in amounts up to $500 each.

The scholarship application may be found online at&nbsp;<a href="https://occk.com/scholarships/" target="_blank">https://occk.com/scholarships/</a>, or by contacting Janae Cramer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jcramer@occk.com" target="_blank">jcramer@occk.com</a>&nbsp;or 785.827.9383.

OCCKOCCK, Inc. has announced the extension of the deadline for applications for its More Than You Think Scholarship for 2022 to June 15, 2022.The scholarship was established in 2021 as part of the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary celebration of OCCK, as a long-term reminder of the good work that past generations have done, and that future generations will do, in working with people with disabilities in north central Kansas.&nbsp;The More Than You Think Scholarship recognizes and honors students in north central Kansas from Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth, or Dickinson Counties, who have any type of disability and are looking to further their education by enrolling in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.)&nbsp; Any type of credentialed program will be considered.&nbsp;To apply, applicants must complete the Scholarship Application, and include two letters of reference.&nbsp; Applications are due June 15, 2022. Multiple winners may be selected in amounts up to $500 each.The scholarship application may be found online at&nbsp;<a href="https://occk.com/scholarships/" target="_blank">https://occk.com/scholarships/</a>, or by contacting Janae Cramer at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jcramer@occk.com" target="_blank">jcramer@occk.com</a>&nbsp;or 785.827.9383.

OCCK More Than You Think Scholarship deadline extended

UPDATE 12:20 p.m. Thursday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has once again adjusted the&nbsp;closing of S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street. The department issued the following statement earlier today.

The contractor on the Simpson Road Project has elected to begin work tomorrow May 6. Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street will now be closed to traffic starting Friday May 6 for a road improvement project. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either Magnolia Road nor Cloud Street during the project. Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties who’s access is on Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street from the Crawford Street intersection only. Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.

UPDATE 4:20 p.m. Tuesday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has adjusted the closing of S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street. The department issued the following earlier today.

Due to weather delays, Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street will now be closed to traffic starting Monday May 9 for a road improvement project. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either Magnolia Road nor Cloud Street during the project. Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties who’s access is on Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street from the Crawford Street intersection only. Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.

S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street will be closed to traffic starting Wednesday for a road improvement project.

S. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either E. Magnolia Road or E. Cloud Street during the project. 

Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties whose access is on S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street from the E. Crawford Steet intersection only. 

Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.

<figure>
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 </figure>UPDATE 12:20 p.m. Thursday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has once again adjusted the&nbsp;closing of S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street. The department issued the following statement earlier today.The contractor on the Simpson Road Project has elected to begin work tomorrow May 6. Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street will now be closed to traffic starting Friday May 6 for a road improvement project. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either Magnolia Road nor Cloud Street during the project. Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties who’s access is on Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street from the Crawford Street intersection only. Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.UPDATE 4:20 p.m. Tuesday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has adjusted the closing of S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street. The department issued the following earlier today.Due to weather delays, Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street will now be closed to traffic starting Monday May 9 for a road improvement project. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either Magnolia Road nor Cloud Street during the project. Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties who’s access is on Simpson Road between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street from the Crawford Street intersection only. Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.Saline CountyS. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street will be closed to traffic starting Wednesday for a road improvement project. S. Simpson Road will not be accessible from either E. Magnolia Road or E. Cloud Street during the project. Emergency and local traffic will be allowed access to properties whose access is on S. Simpson Road between E. Magnolia Road and E. Crawford Street from the E. Crawford Steet intersection only. Through traffic is asked to find alternate routes.

UPDATE: Closing of S. Simpson Road now changed to Friday

Veterans Poker Run set for May 21

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:

*** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-450&amp;fbclid=IwAR0rt8Cx9CxXqZJsrFEVocfma67sno_efRM5v_D5Y2Q0OcCSTTq9PiHGVeQ" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-450</a> ***

There are eight new bestsellers, 54 new movies, and 23 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "The Guest List: A Novel," "One Damn Thing After Another: Memoirs of an Attorney General," and "Educated: A Memoir." The new movies this week include "Without Remorse," "The Outfit," and "Umma."&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary/">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:See what's new this week at the Salina Public Library at:*** <a href="http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-450&amp;fbclid=IwAR0rt8Cx9CxXqZJsrFEVocfma67sno_efRM5v_D5Y2Q0OcCSTTq9PiHGVeQ" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-450</a> ***There are eight new bestsellers, 54 new movies, and 23 other new books. The new bestsellers this week include "The Guest List: A Novel," "One Damn Thing After Another: Memoirs of an Attorney General," and "Educated: A Memoir." The new movies this week include "Without Remorse," "The Outfit," and "Umma."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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UPDATE 1:40 p.m. Friday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has extended to May 13 the amount of time a portion of S. Simpson Road will be closed for a pipe replacement and road and ditch regrading.

Saline County Road and Bridge Department

S. Simpson Road between E. Water Well Road and E. Farrelly Road will be closed to through traffic from Monday through May 6 for a pipe replacement and road and ditch regrading. Motorists are asked to find alternate routes.  Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times.

UPDATE 1:40 p.m. Friday: The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has extended to May 13 the amount of time a portion of S. Simpson Road will be closed for a pipe replacement and road and ditch regrading.<figure>
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 </figure>Saline County Road and Bridge DepartmentS. Simpson Road between E. Water Well Road and E. Farrelly Road will be closed to through traffic from Monday through May 6 for a pipe replacement and road and ditch regrading. Motorists are asked to find alternate routes. Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times.

UPDATE: Saline County extends closure on S. Simpson Road

OCCK and its Solution Outreach Center have scheduled the second annual&nbsp;Durable&nbsp;Medical Equipment Recycling Week.

The collection event is scheduled to begin Monday and last until May 11.

OCCK urgently needs hospital beds, scooters, bedside commodes, bath transfer benches, walkers, and patient lifts. All donations will be sanitized and repurposed for children and adults with mobility needs.

 Anyone from Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Cloud, Jewell, Republic, Dickinson, and Mitchell counties with used&nbsp;durable&nbsp;medical equipment that they would like to donate may call 785-827-9383 and request a pick-up or drop-off appointment.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Last year's event produced 45 donated pieces of medical equipment. In 2021, OCCK provided 176 pieces of donated medical equipment to help children and adults with mobility needs.

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 </figure>OCCKOCCK and its Solution Outreach Center have scheduled the second annual&nbsp;Durable&nbsp;Medical Equipment Recycling Week.The collection event is scheduled to begin Monday and last until May 11.OCCK urgently needs hospital beds, scooters, bedside commodes, bath transfer benches, walkers, and patient lifts. All donations will be sanitized and repurposed for children and adults with mobility needs.<figure>
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 </figure> Anyone from Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Cloud, Jewell, Republic, Dickinson, and Mitchell counties with used&nbsp;durable&nbsp;medical equipment that they would like to donate may call 785-827-9383 and request a pick-up or drop-off appointment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last year's event produced 45 donated pieces of medical equipment. In 2021, OCCK provided 176 pieces of donated medical equipment to help children and adults with mobility needs.

OCCK center collecting durable medical equipment

Now through June, drop off school supplies at SPL to help area students for Salina District 305!

A list of needed items is below; place any donations in the blue bin located near the south entrance. Thank you from all of us at SPL for helping our community's students!

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Salina Public Library Facebook page</a>:Now through June, drop off school supplies at SPL to help area students for Salina District 305!A list of needed items is below; place any donations in the blue bin located near the south entrance. Thank you from all of us at SPL for helping our community's students!<figure>
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Salina Public Library collecting school supplies for USD 305

The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those who rely on transfusions for treatment. Since donated blood has a limited shelf life, supplies must be constantly replenished to ensure a sufficient inventory of blood products. With no substitution for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for patients with sickle cell disease, car accident victims and parents experiencing difficult childbirths.&nbsp;

As a blood donor himself, Jerry Rice urges individuals to roll up a sleeve and take pride in the lifesaving impact they’re making. “Here’s your chance to make a difference,” said Rice. “You never know who you might be helping. It could be a friend or family member who needs blood – and that’s why it’s so important.”&nbsp;

As a thank-you, Suburban Propane is fueling a lifetime of road-tripping memories with a special opportunity for donors who answer the call to give power to patients. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma April 19-May 19, 2022, will be automatically entered to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Plus, those who come to give will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, all courtesy of Suburban Propane.*&nbsp;

"We are honored to join our longtime partners at the American Red Cross and football legend Jerry Rice to raise awareness about the need for blood this spring," said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "This effort is a wonderful addition to our SuburbanCares initiative, aimed at giving back to our local communities throughout the nation, and we are delighted to sponsor the camper giveaway in hopes of motivating even more people to donate blood and give the gift of life." &nbsp;

A simple act can lead to lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUgaMKQ4Wpsdtufy1AiEsGPzxjUs7lv6c5AxbxSqfUDfF9TPWE6bRh2Bmv5bPO6x97fePH823DK73JdvVlM0pTbdKiF_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqpIPJGTu-2Bac5HHVOgStPSgIpBmy4y2LgLDWZF1nJsNOGbfyvJ-2Fndw-2Fz4iXObcwdjCr1l0e8NlKNHftWHJITdlfe7uCq3NNRieeVJpSbUuSLhIv2w8Zh72mGoLrbcR8oPruN-2Fi0FG4ydjSW4DYExqvjM6Ub638jrR7KerJHg-2FldMaoI3dMKha6fzvVrkhGxtij3XJfsUf3w1pvNNIXuTvc-2F5R9OScN82qGldMHkQnX4-2BohZAJt7vsqTW0IYlVxudnTLuUZBDM4zNRjfWQIpbP23c-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). &nbsp;

Upcoming local and area blood donation opportunities through May 19 as provided by the American Red Cross.

5/19/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., National Guard Armory, 227 S. 12th St.

5/12/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 401 Washington

4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kansas Army National Guard, 2115 Blosser Circle

4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., OCCK Inc, 1502 Lincoln Street

5/4/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus

5/5/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Abilene High School, 1300 N. Cedar

5/5/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 N. Cedar Street

5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Andrews Parish Hall, 311 S. Buckeye

5/19/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., FNB Annex &amp; Community Center, 124 Main Street

4/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christian Community Center, 137 N. 4th Street

5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Centre High School, 2374 310th St.

5/9/2022: 1:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 320 S. Cedar

5/13/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Peabody High School, 810 N. Sycamore

5/14/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sunflower School, 2192 Eisenhower

4/27/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson

4/26/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., McPherson College, 1600 Euclid

4/27/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Christian College, 1200 S. Maple

4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1200 E Kansas Ave

5/2/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., McPherson High School, 801 E. 1st

5/17/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Prairieland Partners John Deere, 2401 E. Northview

5/17/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East Euclid

5/18/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East Euclid

4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Zion Church, 101 S. Washington

5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., MKC Learning Center, 221 W. Hirschler St

5/2/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., OCCK-Beloit, 501 W. 7th Street

5/11/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Bennington Community Fire/EMS, 584 N. 180th Road

4/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Republic County 4-H Building, 901 O Street

5/2/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mentor UMC, 616 E. Mentor Road

4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 845 S. Ohio

4/28/2022: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., OCCK, 1710 W. Schilling Road

4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Nursing Education Center, 135 E. Claflin

5/2/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit

5/3/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit

5/4/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit

5/7/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Heartland Dermatology &amp; Skin Cancer Center, 828 Elmhurst

5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Platelet Center, 120 W. Prescott Avenue

5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., KSU, 607 N. Front St.

5/13/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe

American Red CrossThe American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those who rely on transfusions for treatment. Since donated blood has a limited shelf life, supplies must be constantly replenished to ensure a sufficient inventory of blood products. With no substitution for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for patients with sickle cell disease, car accident victims and parents experiencing difficult childbirths.&nbsp;As a blood donor himself, Jerry Rice urges individuals to roll up a sleeve and take pride in the lifesaving impact they’re making. “Here’s your chance to make a difference,” said Rice. “You never know who you might be helping. It could be a friend or family member who needs blood – and that’s why it’s so important.”&nbsp;As a thank-you, Suburban Propane is fueling a lifetime of road-tripping memories with a special opportunity for donors who answer the call to give power to patients. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma April 19-May 19, 2022, will be automatically entered to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Plus, those who come to give will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, all courtesy of Suburban Propane.*&nbsp;"We are honored to join our longtime partners at the American Red Cross and football legend Jerry Rice to raise awareness about the need for blood this spring," said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "This effort is a wonderful addition to our SuburbanCares initiative, aimed at giving back to our local communities throughout the nation, and we are delighted to sponsor the camper giveaway in hopes of motivating even more people to donate blood and give the gift of life." &nbsp;A simple act can lead to lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUXB8DBR7Jr5TcFyyqp8VCcUgaMKQ4Wpsdtufy1AiEsGPzxjUs7lv6c5AxbxSqfUDfF9TPWE6bRh2Bmv5bPO6x97fePH823DK73JdvVlM0pTbdKiF_t63W6VOpNaQzFln0mRpIPwKWfC8tUIiPKNeIQzfdtyfQoXXVWW7tXyuBqGeFvk2cNuQE8DSUNhLYK5rhxUJJqpIPJGTu-2Bac5HHVOgStPSgIpBmy4y2LgLDWZF1nJsNOGbfyvJ-2Fndw-2Fz4iXObcwdjCr1l0e8NlKNHftWHJITdlfe7uCq3NNRieeVJpSbUuSLhIv2w8Zh72mGoLrbcR8oPruN-2Fi0FG4ydjSW4DYExqvjM6Ub638jrR7KerJHg-2FldMaoI3dMKha6fzvVrkhGxtij3XJfsUf3w1pvNNIXuTvc-2F5R9OScN82qGldMHkQnX4-2BohZAJt7vsqTW0IYlVxudnTLuUZBDM4zNRjfWQIpbP23c-3D" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>&nbsp;or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). &nbsp;Upcoming local and area blood donation opportunities through May 19 as provided by the American Red Cross.<h2>Clay County</h2>Clay Center5/19/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., National Guard Armory, 227 S. 12th St.<h2>Cloud County</h2>Clyde5/12/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., VFW Hall, 401 WashingtonConcordia4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kansas Army National Guard, 2115 Blosser Circle4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., OCCK Inc, 1502 Lincoln Street5/4/2022: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus<h2>Dickinson County</h2>Abilene5/5/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Abilene High School, 1300 N. Cedar5/5/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 N. Cedar Street5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Andrews Parish Hall, 311 S. BuckeyeHope5/19/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., FNB Annex &amp; Community Center, 124 Main Street<h2>Lincoln County</h2>Lincoln4/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Christian Community Center, 137 N. 4th Street<h2>Marion County</h2>Lost Springs5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Centre High School, 2374 310th St.Marion5/9/2022: 1:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 320 S. CedarPeabody5/13/2022: 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Peabody High School, 810 N. Sycamore<h2>McPherson County</h2>Galva5/14/2022: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sunflower School, 2192 EisenhowerLindsborg4/27/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bethany College, 335 E. SwenssonMcPherson4/26/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., McPherson College, 1600 Euclid4/27/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Christian College, 1200 S. Maple4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1200 E Kansas Ave5/2/2022: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., McPherson High School, 801 E. 1st5/17/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Prairieland Partners John Deere, 2401 E. Northview5/17/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East Euclid5/18/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Journey Mennonite Church, 201 East EuclidMoundridge4/29/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Zion Church, 101 S. Washington5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., MKC Learning Center, 221 W. Hirschler St<h2>Mitchell County</h2>Beloit5/2/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., OCCK-Beloit, 501 W. 7th Street<h2>Ottawa County</h2>Bennington5/11/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Bennington Community Fire/EMS, 584 N. 180th Road<h2>Republic County</h2>Belleville4/27/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Republic County 4-H Building, 901 O Street<h2>Saline County</h2>Mentor5/2/2022: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mentor UMC, 616 E. Mentor RoadSalina4/26/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 845 S. Ohio4/28/2022: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., OCCK, 1710 W. Schilling Road4/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Nursing Education Center, 135 E. Claflin5/2/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit5/3/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit5/4/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunrise Presbyterian, 825 E. Beloit5/7/2022: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Heartland Dermatology &amp; Skin Cancer Center, 828 Elmhurst5/10/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Platelet Center, 120 W. Prescott Avenue5/12/2022: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., KSU, 607 N. Front St.5/13/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Temple, 336 S. Santa Fe

Red Cross: Make a powerful impact by giving blood

Coach Heron O'Neal Show at AJ's at the Alley with video coverage on Salina Post, 5:30 p.m.

Salina Liberty vs Rapid City Marshalls at Tony's Pizza Event Center, 6 p.m. pregame and 6:35 p.m. kickoff

MRN Duramax Drydene 400, presented by Reladyne at Dover Motor Speedway, 1 p.m.

Following are the sports programs and events scheduled for KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) this week.MondayCoach Heron O'Neal Show at AJ's at the Alley with video coverage on Salina Post, 5:30 p.m.SaturdayMRN Nascar Live, 8 a.m.Salina Liberty vs Rapid City Marshalls at Tony's Pizza Event Center, 6 p.m. pregame and 6:35 p.m. kickoffSundayPRN The Pit Reports, 9 a.m.MRN Duramax Drydene 400, presented by Reladyne at Dover Motor Speedway, 1 p.m.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country Saturday for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

According to Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski, sheriff's office personnel will be joined by representatives from Interim Healthcare and Hospice for the collection, which is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Salina Senior Center, 245 N. Ninth Street.

The bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications.

By SALINA POSTThe Saline County Sheriff's Office will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country Saturday for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.According to Saline County Sheriff's Lieutenant Sean Kochanowski, sheriff's office personnel will be joined by representatives from Interim Healthcare and Hospice for the collection, which is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Salina Senior Center, 245 N. Ninth Street.The bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications.“Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “Overdose deaths continue to hit tragic record highs. I encourage everyone to dispose of unneeded prescription medications now.”For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or no longer needed—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its inception. These efforts are directly in line with DEA’s priority to combat the overdose epidemic in the United States.Drug overdose deaths are up 16 percent in the last year, claiming more than 290 lives every day, the DEA noted. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the United States, more than 106,000 people died as the result of a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending November 2021, marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related deaths accounting for 75 percent of all overdose deaths.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636343230337.jpeg" alt="The sharps and medication collection bins in the Saline County Sheriff's Office lobby. Salina Post file photo" />
 <figcaption>The sharps and medication collection bins in the Saline County Sheriff's Office lobby. Salina Post file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>If you can't make it to the collection event on Saturday, you can drop off unneeded medications in lobby of the sheriff's office during the office's regular business hours. Additionally, you can drop them off on the weekends at the Saline County Jail visitation window.

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