Precipitation data courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/">CoCoRaHS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">The National Weather Service</a>.

Following precipitation events, check the <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/recent-precipitation">precipitation totals page</a> on Salinapost.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712068223733.jpeg" alt="A band of rain moved slowly eastward this morning across the region. Rainfall amounts will be light and generally less than a tenth of an inch. Image Courtesy NWS-Wichita" />
 <figcaption>A band of rain moved slowly eastward this morning across the region. Rainfall amounts will be light and generally less than a tenth of an inch. Image Courtesy NWS-Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTPrecipitation data courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/">CoCoRaHS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">The National Weather Service</a>.Following precipitation events, check the <a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/recent-precipitation">precipitation totals page</a> on Salinapost.comSalina —&nbsp; 0.15 inchesConcordia — 0.04 inchesEllsworth — 0.09 inchesLindsborg —&nbsp; 0.10 inchesAbilene —&nbsp; 0.18 inchesClay Center — 0.27 inchesMinneapolis — 0.05 inchesTescott — 0.05 inchesMcPherson — 0.25 inchesGypsum — 0.15 inchesInman — 0.27 inchesMarion — 0.20 inchesAssaria — 0.10 inches

CoCoRaHS 24-hour rain totals

<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;is hosting a family-friendly open house&nbsp;from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6.

The Salina-area community, future students, current students and their families, and alumni&nbsp;are all&nbsp;invited&nbsp;to explore and enjoy the campus.Guests can attend a&nbsp;kids carnival&nbsp;that&nbsp;will feature Wildcat purple pride popcorn, a bouncy house and a variety of yard games.

Other events&nbsp;will&nbsp;include a coffee chat with Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of K-State Salina, a pancake feed benefiting competitive aviation student organizations,&nbsp;first-hand flight experience simulators, department and student project displays,&nbsp;campus tours&nbsp;and more.

Current students and faculty will be at the event to interact with visitors and share more about new features of the campus.Learn about all that K-State Salina has to offer at this year's K-State Salina Open House.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/about/visitor-information/open-house/" target="_blank">View a schedule of the day's events here.</a>

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e1513991-866b-46ae-a386-85c2f5c59f2d">Downtown First Friday Concert</a> 126 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS

Saturday, April 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!. Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!

Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

⦁ View departmental &amp; student projects

⦁ Interact with student organizations and clubs

	Alpha Eta Rho is holding a carnival full of activities for the whole family! Try out some of their Wildcat purple pride popcorn, jump around in a bouncy house, and test your skills with a variety of yard games.

	Aerospace Maintenance Professionals Club is showcasing its Bellanca Cruiseair project and offering interactive games.

	Cybernetics club will share information about their autonomous racers and robotics projects. In addition, you will get to meet Gonzo the Tankbot.

⦁ Take to the skies in aviation simulators

	Take the opportunity to connect directly with potential employers, gain insights into leading companies, and explore the dynamic partnerships that can take a student's academic experience into post-graduation. Whether you’re seeking an internship or full-time position, this showcase is for you!

⦁ Enjoy lunch with your family at Centennial Dining

	⦁ Learn about the tight-knit K-State Salina community and meet the team dedicated to making the student experience the best it can be. This is an opportunity to connect with the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs team and learn about campus resources available.

Visit the heart of the community, Downtown Salina, after the open house. Whether you are looking for a delicious bite to eat, need a shopping spree or want to enjoy a family game of bowling, there is something for you.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712067001526.jpeg" alt="K-State Salina is hosting its open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The festivities include a kids carnival, a coffee chat with the CEO and dean, a pancake feed, hands-on flight simulations and more. The entire Salina-area community is welcome to attend. Photo Courtesy K-State Salina" />
 <figcaption>K-State Salina is hosting its open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The festivities include a kids carnival, a coffee chat with the CEO and dean, a pancake feed, hands-on flight simulations and more. The entire Salina-area community is welcome to attend. Photo Courtesy K-State Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>Submitted<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina</a>&nbsp;is hosting a family-friendly open house&nbsp;from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The Salina-area community, future students, current students and their families, and alumni&nbsp;are all&nbsp;invited&nbsp;to explore and enjoy the campus.Guests can attend a&nbsp;kids carnival&nbsp;that&nbsp;will feature Wildcat purple pride popcorn, a bouncy house and a variety of yard games.Other events&nbsp;will&nbsp;include a coffee chat with Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of K-State Salina, a pancake feed benefiting competitive aviation student organizations,&nbsp;first-hand flight experience simulators, department and student project displays,&nbsp;campus tours&nbsp;and more.Current students and faculty will be at the event to interact with visitors and share more about new features of the campus.Learn about all that K-State Salina has to offer at this year's K-State Salina Open House.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salina.k-state.edu/about/visitor-information/open-house/" target="_blank">View a schedule of the day's events here.</a><h2>Activities and Experiences</h2>Friday, April 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/e1513991-866b-46ae-a386-85c2f5c59f2d">Downtown First Friday Concert</a> 126 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KSSaturday, April 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!. Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.⦁ View departmental &amp; student projects⦁ Interact with student organizations and clubs	Alpha Eta Rho is holding a carnival full of activities for the whole family! Try out some of their Wildcat purple pride popcorn, jump around in a bouncy house, and test your skills with a variety of yard games.	Aerospace Maintenance Professionals Club is showcasing its Bellanca Cruiseair project and offering interactive games.	Cybernetics club will share information about their autonomous racers and robotics projects. In addition, you will get to meet Gonzo the Tankbot.⦁ Take to the skies in aviation simulators⦁ See the static plane display⦁Employer Showcase	Take the opportunity to connect directly with potential employers, gain insights into leading companies, and explore the dynamic partnerships that can take a student's academic experience into post-graduation. Whether you’re seeking an internship or full-time position, this showcase is for you!⦁Go on a campus tour⦁ Enjoy lunch with your family at Centennial Dining	⦁ Learn about the tight-knit K-State Salina community and meet the team dedicated to making the student experience the best it can be. This is an opportunity to connect with the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs team and learn about campus resources available.⦁ Shop at the Centennial BookstoreSaturday, April 6 from 1 to 6 p.m.Visit the heart of the community, Downtown Salina, after the open house. Whether you are looking for a delicious bite to eat, need a shopping spree or want to enjoy a family game of bowling, there is something for you.

K-State Salina open house returns with experiences for everyone

On April 2, 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, who became one of the most influential leaders of the 20th and early 21st centuries while working to build a moral foundation in the modern world and playing a crucial role in overthrowing communism, died in his Vatican apartment at age 84.

In 1792, Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized establishment of the U.S. Mint.

In 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and most of his Cabinet fled the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, because of advancing Union forces.

In 1912, the just-completed RMS Titanic left Belfast to begin its sea trials eight days before the start of its ill-fated maiden voyage.

In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” (Congress declared war four days later.)

In 1982, several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, from Britain. (Britain seized the islands back the following June.)

In 1986, four American passengers, including an 8-month-old girl, her mother and her grandmother, were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a TWA jetliner en route from Rome to Athens, Greece; the remaining 110 passengers survived.

In 1992, mob boss John Gotti was convicted in New York of murder and racketeering; he was later sentenced to life, and died in prison.

In 1995, after a work stoppage lasting nearly eight months, baseball owners accepted the players’ union offer to play without a contract.

In 2002, Israel seized control of Bethlehem; Palestinian gunmen forced their way into the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, where they began a 39-day standoff.

In 2003, during the Iraq War, American forces fought their way to within sight of the Baghdad skyline.

In 2007, in its first case on climate change, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, ruled 5-4 that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

In 2012,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-90ee7eaa53e4483e8413be6cf57a6a8d">a gunman killed seven people at Oikos University,</a>&nbsp;a Christian school in Oakland, California. (The shooter, One Goh, died in 2019 while serving a life prison sentence.)

In 2013, North Korea said it would restart its long-shuttered plutonium reactor and increase production of nuclear weapons material in what outsiders saw as its latest attempt to extract U.S. concessions by raising fears of war.

In 2017, Coach Dawn Staley and South Carolina&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/national-national-general-news-f144f279319e4cc6b07b3957840150fd">won their first women’s NCAA championship&nbsp;</a>with a 67-55 victory over Mississippi State.

In 2018,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/952c73f169304fe2be6b59e618981d97">anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela</a>, who’d been married for nearly 38 years to Nelson Mandela, died in a Johannesburg hospital at age 81.

In 2020, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-ap-top-news-virus-outbreak-public-health-7c8c65a74daaf0ada3582d3b3161b35f">passed the 1 million mark</a>, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

In 2021, rapper DMX was rushed from his home to a suburban New York hospital after going into cardiac arrest;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dmx-earl-simmons-dead-a9151285bb3e6334154afe4773d8b74f">he died a week later</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712065428470.jpeg" alt="FILE -- The first appearence of Pope John Paul II after his election on Oct. 16, 1978 at the balcony of Peters Dome at the Vatican. The pontiff died on Saturday, April 2, 2005. (AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti)" />
 <figcaption>FILE -- The first appearence of Pope John Paul II after his election on Oct. 16, 1978 at the balcony of Peters Dome at the Vatican. The pontiff died on Saturday, April 2, 2005. (AP Photo/Massimo Sambucetti)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today in History:</h2>On April 2, 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, who became one of the most influential leaders of the 20th and early 21st centuries while working to build a moral foundation in the modern world and playing a crucial role in overthrowing communism, died in his Vatican apartment at age 84.<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1792, Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized establishment of the U.S. Mint.In 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and most of his Cabinet fled the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, because of advancing Union forces.In 1912, the just-completed RMS Titanic left Belfast to begin its sea trials eight days before the start of its ill-fated maiden voyage.In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” (Congress declared war four days later.)In 1982, several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, from Britain. (Britain seized the islands back the following June.)In 1986, four American passengers, including an 8-month-old girl, her mother and her grandmother, were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a TWA jetliner en route from Rome to Athens, Greece; the remaining 110 passengers survived.In 1992, mob boss John Gotti was convicted in New York of murder and racketeering; he was later sentenced to life, and died in prison.In 1995, after a work stoppage lasting nearly eight months, baseball owners accepted the players’ union offer to play without a contract.In 2002, Israel seized control of Bethlehem; Palestinian gunmen forced their way into the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, where they began a 39-day standoff.In 2003, during the Iraq War, American forces fought their way to within sight of the Baghdad skyline.In 2007, in its first case on climate change, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, ruled 5-4 that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.In 2012,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-90ee7eaa53e4483e8413be6cf57a6a8d">a gunman killed seven people at Oikos University,</a>&nbsp;a Christian school in Oakland, California. (The shooter, One Goh, died in 2019 while serving a life prison sentence.)In 2013, North Korea said it would restart its long-shuttered plutonium reactor and increase production of nuclear weapons material in what outsiders saw as its latest attempt to extract U.S. concessions by raising fears of war.In 2017, Coach Dawn Staley and South Carolina&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/national-national-general-news-f144f279319e4cc6b07b3957840150fd">won their first women’s NCAA championship&nbsp;</a>with a 67-55 victory over Mississippi State.In 2018,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/952c73f169304fe2be6b59e618981d97">anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela</a>, who’d been married for nearly 38 years to Nelson Mandela, died in a Johannesburg hospital at age 81.In 2020, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-us-news-ap-top-news-virus-outbreak-public-health-7c8c65a74daaf0ada3582d3b3161b35f">passed the 1 million mark</a>, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.In 2021, rapper DMX was rushed from his home to a suburban New York hospital after going into cardiac arrest;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dmx-earl-simmons-dead-a9151285bb3e6334154afe4773d8b74f">he died a week later</a>.

Today in History, April 2

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

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation and&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Dehorta Hernandez, Erving Edwardo

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Pedestrians Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackson, Alaiya Meishawn

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Failure to Appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of marijuana and Failure to Appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of restrictions on driver's license or permit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Poss of marijuana and Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Waggoner, Andrew David Michael

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp; Return for court testimony and Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712062883496.png" alt="Ames, Joshua Duane" />
 <figcaption>Ames, Joshua Duane</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ames, Joshua DuaneREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712062939067.png" alt="Autrey, Ira Dexte" />
 <figcaption>Autrey, Ira Dexte</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Autrey, Ira DexteREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712062995093.png" alt="Brunner, James Dean" />
 <figcaption>Brunner, James Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brunner, James DeanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063046870.png" alt="Carter, Alan Michael" />
 <figcaption>Carter, Alan Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Carter, Alan MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063088516.png" alt=" Crowder, Simon Avery" />
 <figcaption> Crowder, Simon Avery</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Crowder, Simon AveryREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation and&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063153387.png" alt="Dehorta Hernandez, Erving Edwardo" />
 <figcaption>Dehorta Hernandez, Erving Edwardo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Dehorta Hernandez, Erving EdwardoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Pedestrians Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063268545.png" alt="Jackson, Alaiya Meishawn" />
 <figcaption>Jackson, Alaiya Meishawn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackson, Alaiya MeishawnREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063307671.png" alt="McMullen, Serenity Jo" />
 <figcaption>McMullen, Serenity Jo</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;McMullen, Serenity JoREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063364054.png" alt="Riffel, Nathaniel Karl" />
 <figcaption>Riffel, Nathaniel Karl</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Riffel, Nathaniel KarlREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Poss of marijuana and Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063414759.png" alt="Shanks, Jesse Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Shanks, Jesse Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Shanks, Jesse RyanREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of restrictions on driver's license or permit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Poss of marijuana and Fail to yield at stop or yield sign<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063470811.png" alt="Smith, Alvin Jay" />
 <figcaption>Smith, Alvin Jay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Smith, Alvin JayREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712063518121.png" alt="Waggoner, Andrew David Michael" />
 <figcaption>Waggoner, Andrew David Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp; &nbsp;Waggoner, Andrew David MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp; &nbsp; Return for court testimony and Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708525875074.png" alt="Nielsen, Dawson Lee&nbsp; &nbsp;(photo from a February arrest)" />
 <figcaption>Nielsen, Dawson Lee&nbsp; &nbsp;(photo from a February arrest)</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Nielsen, Dawson LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Saline County Jail Bookings, April 2

The Drive To Zero Coalition, along with the Kansas Department of Transportation, urges drivers to always put safety first and ditch distractions, as inattention is the main cause of motor vehicle crashes.

Preliminary 2023 data for Kansas shows 102 people died and more than 450 people were injured in crashes due to distracted driving.

Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which takes place in April, focuses on raising awareness and educating motorists to increase safety on roadways. During April, Kansas motorists will hear and see more distracted driving safety messages. Increased law enforcement will remind drivers any distraction, including texting, is unsafe, unnecessary and illegal.

“Distracted driving for any reason is dangerous and puts others at risk,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavior Safety Manager. “As soon as your eyes leave the road and your hands leave the steering wheel, focus on driving is gone. This results in no time to safely react to traffic hazards.”

Herman said distractions include eating, sipping a beverage, turning attention to a child in the backseat and texting.

Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows drivers ages 18-34 represent the most distracted drivers, namely due to cell phone use. In addition, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using voice commands on cars, changing music or using phones.

Drivers are encouraged to develop safe driving habits and:

The Drive To Zero Coalition, along with the Kansas Department of Transportation, urges drivers to always put safety first and ditch distractions, as inattention is the main cause of motor vehicle crashes.Preliminary 2023 data for Kansas shows 102 people died and more than 450 people were injured in crashes due to distracted driving.Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which takes place in April, focuses on raising awareness and educating motorists to increase safety on roadways. During April, Kansas motorists will hear and see more distracted driving safety messages. Increased law enforcement will remind drivers any distraction, including texting, is unsafe, unnecessary and illegal.“Distracted driving for any reason is dangerous and puts others at risk,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavior Safety Manager. “As soon as your eyes leave the road and your hands leave the steering wheel, focus on driving is gone. This results in no time to safely react to traffic hazards.”Herman said distractions include eating, sipping a beverage, turning attention to a child in the backseat and texting.Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows drivers ages 18-34 represent the most distracted drivers, namely due to cell phone use. In addition, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using voice commands on cars, changing music or using phones.Drivers are encouraged to develop safe driving habits and:<ul>
 <li>Put the phone away and out of reach.</li><li>Activate the phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature.</li><li>Avoid adjusting the radio, handling food and other items that take your hands off the wheel.</li><li>Have passengers oversee navigation information and all phones.</li><li>If needed, pull over at a safe location to handle things.</li>
 </ul>

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Texting while driving is illegal

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

At the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7068f395-a20b-49d1-9500-ce7d7041a7b2">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology</a> College Center, eight local business representatives and owners stood before three judges to vie for a $6,000 cash prize at the annual Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge.

Created three years ago by a conglomerate of Salina economic development organizations, the challenge aims to support new local commerce in town alongside honoring the well-known businessman Charlie Walker, who began multiple Salina businesses and the Rolling Hills Zoo.

The <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/28ee9989-31bb-4fbd-9f38-bac12ff3fb6b">Salina Community Economic Development Organization</a>, <a href="https://www.networkkansas.com/">NetWork Kansas</a> and the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fd756f88-a1fd-4dc9-a4b5-8e1772d73f85">Salina Area Chamber of Commerce</a> all help plan and produce the event through an organization named <a href="https://projectopensalina.com/startup-salina/">Startup Salina</a>.

Todd Welsh, the owner of <a href="https://salinahomes.com/">Salina Homes</a> and the Charlie Walker Pitch master of ceremonies, once worked with Walker early in his career and, throughout the evening, shared stories of Walker and his business practices.

Before the businesses presented, Welsh showed an image of Walker in his office, wearing a large horseshoe ring.

"Charlie Walker, when he wore that horseshoe ring, meant business," Welsh said. "He had it on every day... That was a big signature piece he had."

Each business had about five minutes to present its area of trade, which this year ranged from lactation consulting to a line of sustainable cleaning products.

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The businesses included AOT Acquisition and Consulting, LLC, <a href="https://beyoutifulcreationsbyas.square.site/">BeYOUtiful Creations by AS</a>,<a href="https://clubhousegolfsalina.com/"> Clubhouse Golf Salina, LLC</a>, Heartland Lactation, LLC, <a href="https://www.letitsew.net/">Let it Sew</a>, The Refillery, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/unlimitedsips">Unlimited Sips</a> and Weaves-n-Such.

This year's judges included John Gunn, a Salina area entrepreneur and a founder of the event, Darren Gregg, president and CEO of <a href="https://www.bsbks.com/">Bennington State Bank</a> and Megan Browne, support coordinator for <a href="https://jriusa.com/">JRI Hospitality</a>.

"I would bet half of them over the three years are in business trying to make their business work," Gunn said. "You just never know what's going to take off."

After years of service on the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce board and the Salina Community Economic Development Organization, the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge began as an idea from Gunn.&nbsp;

Gunn said he approached the Chamber and the Economic Development Organization with his idea, which then transformed into the modern-day Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge.

"This is not easy," said Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler. "It takes a lot of guts to get in front of a group of complete strangers and share your dream and have to do it in less than five minutes."

Gunn, Gregg and Browne witnessed eight business owners and representatives pitch their ideas to the crowd and judges, but ultimately, The Refillery was the evening's winner.

The Refillery, owned and operated by Morgan Baughman, is a sustainability-focused business where she provides refills of cleaning supplies to customers to move away from single-use plastics.

Baughman said she worked hard leading up to the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, and her reward will help her continue The Refillery dream.

"You work your ass for this for a long time, and you start to wonder, 'Am I delusional, or do I have a good idea?'" Baughman said. "I haven't worked harder on anything else in my whole life except maybe being a mom."

Sustainability has always been a part of Baughman's life, which she said helped spark an early interest in moving away from single-use plastics and adopting eco-friendly practices.

"I have always had a curiosity about the natural way things are made," Baughman said. "I think it's a bigger purpose of enjoying and understanding why all of this works day in and day out. It's like a common curiosity that turned into a bigger thing and wanting to enjoy the things of the Earth."

To the judges, The Refillery best matched their grading rubric by covering essential topics in a pitch, such as units sold, price per unit, and total profitability outlook of the business.

After The Refillery won the $6,000 cash prize for first place, Heartland Lactation by Jacee Rietbrock won second place with $4,000. 

AOT Acquisition and Consulting by Latoriea Edwards won the third place $3,000 prize, BeYOUtiful Creations by Adria Smith won a $2,000 fourth place prize and Unlimited Sips by Elizabeth Denholm won the $1,000 fifth-place prize.

Baughman said she intends to use the $6,000 cash prize to grow her business's online presence and appear in more local farm and art markets throughout the year.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712002606734.jpeg" alt="Morgan Baughman, founder and owner of The Refillery, pitches her business to the judges during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Morgan Baughman, founder and owner of The Refillery, pitches her business to the judges during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostAt the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/7068f395-a20b-49d1-9500-ce7d7041a7b2">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology</a> College Center, eight local business representatives and owners stood before three judges to vie for a $6,000 cash prize at the annual Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge.Created three years ago by a conglomerate of Salina economic development organizations, the challenge aims to support new local commerce in town alongside honoring the well-known businessman Charlie Walker, who began multiple Salina businesses and the Rolling Hills Zoo.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712003102799.jpeg" alt="Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler introduces the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge to attendees on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler introduces the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge to attendees on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>The <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/28ee9989-31bb-4fbd-9f38-bac12ff3fb6b">Salina Community Economic Development Organization</a>, <a href="https://www.networkkansas.com/">NetWork Kansas</a> and the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/fd756f88-a1fd-4dc9-a4b5-8e1772d73f85">Salina Area Chamber of Commerce</a> all help plan and produce the event through an organization named <a href="https://projectopensalina.com/startup-salina/">Startup Salina</a>.Todd Welsh, the owner of <a href="https://salinahomes.com/">Salina Homes</a> and the Charlie Walker Pitch master of ceremonies, once worked with Walker early in his career and, throughout the evening, shared stories of Walker and his business practices.Before the businesses presented, Welsh showed an image of Walker in his office, wearing a large horseshoe ring.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712003215432.jpeg" alt="Todd Welsh, owner of Salina Homes and Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge master of ceremonies, shares stories about Charlie Walker and his work in town on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Todd Welsh, owner of Salina Homes and Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge master of ceremonies, shares stories about Charlie Walker and his work in town on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>"Charlie Walker, when he wore that horseshoe ring, meant business," Welsh said. "He had it on every day... That was a big signature piece he had."Each business had about five minutes to present its area of trade, which this year ranged from lactation consulting to a line of sustainable cleaning products.READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/42dbd29f-e625-4828-b08f-570a490b9c4b">Salina Salvation Army benefit concert short of ticket sales amid financial struggles</a>The businesses included AOT Acquisition and Consulting, LLC, <a href="https://beyoutifulcreationsbyas.square.site/">BeYOUtiful Creations by AS</a>,<a href="https://clubhousegolfsalina.com/"> Clubhouse Golf Salina, LLC</a>, Heartland Lactation, LLC, <a href="https://www.letitsew.net/">Let it Sew</a>, The Refillery, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/unlimitedsips">Unlimited Sips</a> and Weaves-n-Such.This year's judges included John Gunn, a Salina area entrepreneur and a founder of the event, Darren Gregg, president and CEO of <a href="https://www.bsbks.com/">Bennington State Bank</a> and Megan Browne, support coordinator for <a href="https://jriusa.com/">JRI Hospitality</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712003269433.jpeg" alt="John Gunn listens as a local business pitches their idea during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>John Gunn listens as a local business pitches their idea during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>"I would bet half of them over the three years are in business trying to make their business work," Gunn said. "You just never know what's going to take off."After years of service on the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce board and the Salina Community Economic Development Organization, the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge began as an idea from Gunn.&nbsp;Gunn said he approached the Chamber and the Economic Development Organization with his idea, which then transformed into the modern-day Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge."This is not easy," said Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler. "It takes a lot of guts to get in front of a group of complete strangers and share your dream and have to do it in less than five minutes."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712004511101.jpeg" alt="Morgan Baughman, owner of The Refillery, listens to a judge question during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Morgan Baughman, owner of The Refillery, listens to a judge question during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Gunn, Gregg and Browne witnessed eight business owners and representatives pitch their ideas to the crowd and judges, but ultimately, The Refillery was the evening's winner.The Refillery, owned and operated by Morgan Baughman, is a sustainability-focused business where she provides refills of cleaning supplies to customers to move away from single-use plastics.Baughman said she worked hard leading up to the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, and her reward will help her continue The Refillery dream.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712004594636.jpeg" alt="Morgan Baughman, owner of The Refillery, wipes a tear as she stands with the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge judges, Megan Browne, left, John Gunn, behind, and Darren Gregg, right, with her first-place prize of $6,000 on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Morgan Baughman, owner of The Refillery, wipes a tear as she stands with the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge judges, Megan Browne, left, John Gunn, behind, and Darren Gregg, right, with her first-place prize of $6,000 on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>"You work your ass for this for a long time, and you start to wonder, 'Am I delusional, or do I have a good idea?'" Baughman said. "I haven't worked harder on anything else in my whole life except maybe being a mom."Sustainability has always been a part of Baughman's life, which she said helped spark an early interest in moving away from single-use plastics and adopting eco-friendly practices."I have always had a curiosity about the natural way things are made," Baughman said. "I think it's a bigger purpose of enjoying and understanding why all of this works day in and day out. It's like a common curiosity that turned into a bigger thing and wanting to enjoy the things of the Earth."To the judges, The Refillery best matched their grading rubric by covering essential topics in a pitch, such as units sold, price per unit, and total profitability outlook of the business.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712004661319.jpeg" alt="Jacee Rietbrook pitches Heartland Lactation, LLC, to the crowd and judges during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Jacee Rietbrook pitches Heartland Lactation, LLC, to the crowd and judges during the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge on Friday, March 22, at K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>After The Refillery won the $6,000 cash prize for first place, Heartland Lactation by Jacee Rietbrock won second place with $4,000. AOT Acquisition and Consulting by Latoriea Edwards won the third place $3,000 prize, BeYOUtiful Creations by Adria Smith won a $2,000 fourth place prize and Unlimited Sips by Elizabeth Denholm won the $1,000 fifth-place prize.Baughman said she intends to use the $6,000 cash prize to grow her business's online presence and appear in more local farm and art markets throughout the year.

Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge awards The Refillery with $6,000 cash prize

An unknown suspect burglarized a local cleaning business yesterday, stole only the keys and the title for a light blue and silver 1997 Jaguar XJ four-door, and took off with the car parked outside.

Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said sometime between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 31, a suspect entered Fresh Look Cleaners at 820 E. Crawford Ave. without breaking into the building.

"Someone had entered into a storage area at the backside of the building. They [officers and staff] didn't see any forced entry," Feldman said. "We're not sure how they got in the building."

The suspect only stole the 1997 Jaguar's title, the vehicle's keys and the car itself. Feldman said the car was worth about $4,200.&nbsp;

Around 5 a.m., Monday, April 1, an officer located the 1997 Jaguar in the 700 block of S. 10th Street with its keys, but the vehicle title was still missing.

Feldman said there are no suspects, and SPD officers continue investigating the crime.

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

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eac36d43-733d-4172-97aa-f3d391e7b7f0">Local Taco Bell falls victim to alleged Bitcoin scam</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574271818216.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostAn unknown suspect burglarized a local cleaning business yesterday, stole only the keys and the title for a light blue and silver 1997 Jaguar XJ four-door, and took off with the car parked outside.Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said sometime between 4 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 31, a suspect entered Fresh Look Cleaners at 820 E. Crawford Ave. without breaking into the building."Someone had entered into a storage area at the backside of the building. They [officers and staff] didn't see any forced entry," Feldman said. "We're not sure how they got in the building."The suspect only stole the 1997 Jaguar's title, the vehicle's keys and the car itself. Feldman said the car was worth about $4,200.&nbsp;Around 5 a.m., Monday, April 1, an officer located the 1997 Jaguar in the 700 block of S. 10th Street with its keys, but the vehicle title was still missing.Feldman said there are no suspects, and SPD officers continue investigating the crime.Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/eac36d43-733d-4172-97aa-f3d391e7b7f0">Local Taco Bell falls victim to alleged Bitcoin scam</a>

Jaguar stolen from local cleaners over the weekend

Colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;is now the leading cause of&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;death for men under the age of 50 and the second leading cause of&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;among women in the same age group, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38230766/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%202%2C001%2C140%20new%20cancer,occur%20in%20the%20United%20States.">according to a report by Cancer&nbsp;Statistics 2024</a> released earlier this year&nbsp;by the American&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Society.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer has gone from being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in both younger men and women two decades ago to being the leading cause for cancer death among younger men and second leading cause for cancer death among younger women.&nbsp;

Individuals interested in learning more about&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;rates and trends including the rising rates of colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;in young adults can access the full report at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/2024-cancer-facts-figures.html" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/2024-cancer-facts-figures.html</a>.

Regular colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screening is one of the most powerful weapons against colorectal&nbsp;cancer.&nbsp;All men and women should get screened for colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;starting at age 45. Those with a family history of the disease should talk to their physician about screening at a younger age.&nbsp;

Colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screening tests can be picked up at&nbsp;Salina, Lindsborg, Abilene, and Concordia pharmacies until April 7.

The kits are the Hemosure iFOB (FIT) tests, an advanced fecal blood test that requires only one sample and has no food or drug restrictions. The FIT test is a stool-based test that detects hidden blood in the stool and should be done annually.

&nbsp;If individuals would like a test mailed to them they can call the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at 785-452-4848. The tests can be mailed back to Tammy Walker&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Center in the pre-paid postage envelope.&nbsp;

Participants in the screening should return their samples for analysis by May 30. Tammy Walker&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Center&nbsp;will send participants and their primary care physician a copy of the test results.

 The screening&nbsp;tests are being made available to anyone age 45 to 75 who has not had a recent colonoscopy.&nbsp;

Grant funding from the Salina Charities League and Salina Regional Health Foundation is helping to underwrite the screening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1709574235629.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy Tammy Walker Cancer Center" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy Tammy Walker Cancer Center</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedColorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;is now the leading cause of&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;death for men under the age of 50 and the second leading cause of&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;among women in the same age group, <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38230766/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%202%2C001%2C140%20new%20cancer,occur%20in%20the%20United%20States.">according to a report by Cancer&nbsp;Statistics 2024</a> released earlier this year&nbsp;by the American&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Society. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer has gone from being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in both younger men and women two decades ago to being the leading cause for cancer death among younger men and second leading cause for cancer death among younger women.&nbsp;Individuals interested in learning more about&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;rates and trends including the rising rates of colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;in young adults can access the full report at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/2024-cancer-facts-figures.html" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/2024-cancer-facts-figures.html</a>.Regular colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screening is one of the most powerful weapons against colorectal&nbsp;cancer.&nbsp;All men and women should get screened for colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;starting at age 45. Those with a family history of the disease should talk to their physician about screening at a younger age.&nbsp;Colorectal&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;screening tests can be picked up at&nbsp;Salina, Lindsborg, Abilene, and Concordia pharmacies until April 7.The kits are the Hemosure iFOB (FIT) tests, an advanced fecal blood test that requires only one sample and has no food or drug restrictions. The FIT test is a stool-based test that detects hidden blood in the stool and should be done annually.&nbsp;If individuals would like a test mailed to them they can call the Tammy Walker Cancer Center at 785-452-4848. The tests can be mailed back to Tammy Walker&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Center in the pre-paid postage envelope.&nbsp;Participants in the screening should return their samples for analysis by May 30. Tammy Walker&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Center&nbsp;will send participants and their primary care physician a copy of the test results. The screening&nbsp;tests are being made available to anyone age 45 to 75 who has not had a recent colonoscopy.&nbsp;Grant funding from the Salina Charities League and Salina Regional Health Foundation is helping to underwrite the screening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Free colorectal cancer screenings available at regional pharmacies through April 7 

A Mural Movement is proud to announce its 30th mural, which will be created by Orlando-based artist Christian Stanley. The mural, spanning 3,200 square feet, will adorn the CVA grain bin located near downtown Clay Center, KS. 

Scheduled to commence on April 19, the mural is anticipated to be completed within approximately three weeks. The artwork will encapsulate a thematic representation of Kansas, incorporating various elements emblematic of our state.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cstanleycreative/">Stanley</a> is a distinguished muralist hailing from Orlando, Florida, renowned for his contributions to street art across the nation. His portfolio includes notable works in Memphis, Tenn., Las Vegas, Nev., and various locations throughout central Florida.

Born and raised in Stuart, Fl., Stanley's art is often influenced by his roots and love for the wildlife of the Southeast. From an early age, Stanley sought out natural settings for inspiration and continues to enjoy hiking and wildlife spotting with his wife, Jessica.&nbsp;

Stanley's artistic vision often intertwines nature and fantasy themes, resonating with the ethos of the communities hosting his murals. This upcoming mural on the grain bin will mark Stanley's second contribution to Clay Center, following his acclaimed 'Sunflower State of Mind' mural completed in 2022.

“Being a part of A Mural Movement is an amazing experience. This community is like no other and I am proud to have been able to be a part of the program," Stanley said. "It is my hope that people will stop by and enjoy the murals for years to come, and recognize Clay Center as a hub for mural arts in Kansas.”

Painting in Clay Center was a valued opportunity for the pair, as Jessica’s family is from Central Kansas.

The two met in 2017 and soon after formed C. Stanley Creative while painting a small electrical box as a part of a community art initiative. Since then Stanley has gone on to paint dozens of murals a year with his largest project to date spanning over 8,000 square feet in size. He has taken his mural art talents across the United States and overseas to international street art festivals.&nbsp;

Stanley's street art work is known for its signature “dash and dot” style, which borders on impressionism to give his subjects depth and vibrant color. He has had the privilege of working with large national brands and local community arts organizations alike.&nbsp;

In his studio, Stanley's work often calls back to the flora and fauna of home, with occasional fantasy or surreal themes. His process involves concepting, digital illustration, and painting with the use of custom made stencils, spray paint, and acrylic paint. He has participated in shows and sold original works with ABV Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia.

Christian and Jessica work full-time in the arts, and are firm believers in the power of art to change places for the better. In their travels they had the opportunity to see the power of public art at work in communities of all shapes and sizes, and find their most rewarding work to be in towns that understand that art can be used as a tool for community revitalization.&nbsp;

A Mural Movement of Clay Center has spearheaded 29 transformative murals over the past four years, with Stanley's mural poised to be the 30th landmark addition.

Collaborating with artists from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and California, A Mural Movement has been instrumental in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Clay Center while leveraging public art to attract visitors. These impactful mural projects have been made possible through the generous contributions of donors from Clay Center and across the United States. 

Tax-deductible donations can be made through the <a href="https://www.claycentercif.org/">Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation</a> to support future endeavors.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711994446672.jpeg" alt="The CVA bin located in Clay Center will be the future home of C. Stanley's latest mural, as part of A Mural Movement" />
 <figcaption>The CVA bin located in Clay Center will be the future home of C. Stanley's latest mural, as part of A Mural Movement</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTA Mural Movement is proud to announce its 30th mural, which will be created by Orlando-based artist Christian Stanley. The mural, spanning 3,200 square feet, will adorn the CVA grain bin located near downtown Clay Center, KS. Scheduled to commence on April 19, the mural is anticipated to be completed within approximately three weeks. The artwork will encapsulate a thematic representation of Kansas, incorporating various elements emblematic of our state.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711993786733.jpeg" alt="Christian Stanley Image Courtesy C Stanley Creative" />
 <figcaption>Christian Stanley Image Courtesy C Stanley Creative</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>About the Artist</h2><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cstanleycreative/">Stanley</a> is a distinguished muralist hailing from Orlando, Florida, renowned for his contributions to street art across the nation. His portfolio includes notable works in Memphis, Tenn., Las Vegas, Nev., and various locations throughout central Florida.Born and raised in Stuart, Fl., Stanley's art is often influenced by his roots and love for the wildlife of the Southeast. From an early age, Stanley sought out natural settings for inspiration and continues to enjoy hiking and wildlife spotting with his wife, Jessica.&nbsp;Stanley's artistic vision often intertwines nature and fantasy themes, resonating with the ethos of the communities hosting his murals. This upcoming mural on the grain bin will mark Stanley's second contribution to Clay Center, following his acclaimed 'Sunflower State of Mind' mural completed in 2022.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711993986454.png" alt="EXAMPLE OF PREVIOUS ARTWORK: Triceratops mural painted by Stanley in Macon, Ga. " />
 <figcaption>EXAMPLE OF PREVIOUS ARTWORK: Triceratops mural painted by Stanley in Macon, Ga. </figcaption>
 </figure>“Being a part of A Mural Movement is an amazing experience. This community is like no other and I am proud to have been able to be a part of the program," Stanley said. "It is my hope that people will stop by and enjoy the murals for years to come, and recognize Clay Center as a hub for mural arts in Kansas.”Painting in Clay Center was a valued opportunity for the pair, as Jessica’s family is from Central Kansas.The two met in 2017 and soon after formed C. Stanley Creative while painting a small electrical box as a part of a community art initiative. Since then Stanley has gone on to paint dozens of murals a year with his largest project to date spanning over 8,000 square feet in size. He has taken his mural art talents across the United States and overseas to international street art festivals.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711993676454.jpeg" alt="The Sunflower State of Mind' is A Mural Movement Clay Center's 25th mural. The mural was painted in 2022 by C. Stanley Creative from Orlando, Florida. Located in downtown Clay Center on the Ward Craft Home Store building located at 531 Court Street. Image Courtesy C. Stanley Creative&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Sunflower State of Mind' is A Mural Movement Clay Center's 25th mural. The mural was painted in 2022 by C. Stanley Creative from Orlando, Florida. Located in downtown Clay Center on the Ward Craft Home Store building located at 531 Court Street. Image Courtesy C. Stanley Creative&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Stanley's street art work is known for its signature “dash and dot” style, which borders on impressionism to give his subjects depth and vibrant color. He has had the privilege of working with large national brands and local community arts organizations alike.&nbsp;In his studio, Stanley's work often calls back to the flora and fauna of home, with occasional fantasy or surreal themes. His process involves concepting, digital illustration, and painting with the use of custom made stencils, spray paint, and acrylic paint. He has participated in shows and sold original works with ABV Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711994095102.png" alt="EXAMPLE OF PREVIOUS ARTWORK: 'The Spirit of Iverness Fla.' by Christian Stanley" />
 <figcaption>EXAMPLE OF PREVIOUS ARTWORK: 'The Spirit of Iverness Fla.' by Christian Stanley</figcaption>
 </figure>Christian and Jessica work full-time in the arts, and are firm believers in the power of art to change places for the better. In their travels they had the opportunity to see the power of public art at work in communities of all shapes and sizes, and find their most rewarding work to be in towns that understand that art can be used as a tool for community revitalization.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711994567379.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy A Mural Movement" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy A Mural Movement</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>About A Mural Movement</h2>A Mural Movement of Clay Center has spearheaded 29 transformative murals over the past four years, with Stanley's mural poised to be the 30th landmark addition.Collaborating with artists from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Florida, and California, A Mural Movement has been instrumental in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Clay Center while leveraging public art to attract visitors. These impactful mural projects have been made possible through the generous contributions of donors from Clay Center and across the United States. Tax-deductible donations can be made through the <a href="https://www.claycentercif.org/">Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation</a> to support future endeavors.&nbsp;

Grain bin mural to begin in Clay Center

In the year's first three months, 16 structure fires have impacted businesses and families across Salina — leading the Salina Salvation Army staff to work overtime to help 12 families in town.

The Salvation Army assists families and individuals through their Emergency Disaster Services program with food, housing, clothing, and other programs after an emergency like a house fire.&nbsp;

Still, the staff faces another challenge besides helping so many families in such a short period.

"With our Christmas Kettles, we fell about $20,000 behind," said Salina Salvation Army Lieutenant Luke Hursh. "Because we fell $20,000 behind, and now we're having more fires, it affects our ability to help them as much as we want."

Last year, the Salina Salvation Army helped six families after a fire, so they have already doubled that this year.

A team consisting of Hursh, his wife, Capt. Patricia Hursh and two other staff members assist families and first responders during emergencies.&nbsp;

With the increased need this year, Hursh said the small team has continued but with a new plan moving forward — recruiting volunteers to staff an Emergency Disaster Services Team.

"We're trying to put together an Emergency Disaster Services Team of people on call who can get the training," Hursh said.

Volunteers can join the team by contacting or visiting the Salina Salvation Army, where Hursh said staff will give them the basic training, but volunteers can choose to do further training if requested.

Those who join the team could also travel with the Salina Salvation Army if called to another major disaster in the United States or beyond.

Beyond adding more Emergency Disaster Services Team staff, the Salina Salvation Army partnered with The Unreal Tour for a benefit concert in April to help remedy some lost funds from the Christmas Kettles.

"The benefit concert is hopefully going to help us raise those $20,000 plus some," Hursh said. "It's going to be money to help the community. It all goes directly back to the program. A lot of people don't realize that 86 cents of $1 goes to help programs, so that 14 cents is used for administrative costs."

Salvation Army staff looked for ways to raise more cash for their programs, especially with a higher demand this year, and The Unreal Tour happened to contact the organization.

READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/776b3aef-8759-46f3-8f96-5864b2a0c031">The Unreal Tour visits Salina in April for The Salvation Army of Salina benefit concert</a>

Hursh said they contacted him and his staff, asking if they would like to host the concert in Salina. Hursh then inquired if it could be a benefit concert, to which they agreed.

The tour will feature Christian artists Sanctus Real, Unspoken and JJ Weeks at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway, Salina, Kan.

"This is going to help us not just with our Emergency Disaster Services, but it will help us with our feeding program, our character building program and our youth music program," Hursh said. "It would help us possibly start other programs that we want to do."

Interested attendees can find tickets for the concert at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tonyspizzaeventscenter.com/">Tony's Pizza Events Center</a>&nbsp;box office or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-unreal-tour-salina-kansas-04-05-2024/event/20006036E01717C0">Ticketmaster.com</a>. Ticket prices are $23, $33 and $45 for VIP, which includes a meet and greet with the artists.

Hursh said there are 800 regular tickets and 200 VIP tickets in total. On Monday, only 95 regular and 30 VIP tickets have sold for the concert.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655324775700.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostIn the year's first three months, 16 structure fires have impacted businesses and families across Salina — leading the Salina Salvation Army staff to work overtime to help 12 families in town.The Salvation Army assists families and individuals through their Emergency Disaster Services program with food, housing, clothing, and other programs after an emergency like a house fire.&nbsp;Still, the staff faces another challenge besides helping so many families in such a short period."With our Christmas Kettles, we fell about $20,000 behind," said Salina Salvation Army Lieutenant Luke Hursh. "Because we fell $20,000 behind, and now we're having more fires, it affects our ability to help them as much as we want."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703438283078.jpeg" alt="Raymond Brown, a Salvation Army bell ringer, holds out his red Salvation Army bell during his shift on Friday, Dec. 22, at the Salina Central Mall. Photo by Olivia Bermgier" />
 <figcaption>Raymond Brown, a Salvation Army bell ringer, holds out his red Salvation Army bell during his shift on Friday, Dec. 22, at the Salina Central Mall. Photo by Olivia Bermgier</figcaption>
 </figure>Last year, the Salina Salvation Army helped six families after a fire, so they have already doubled that this year.A team consisting of Hursh, his wife, Capt. Patricia Hursh and two other staff members assist families and first responders during emergencies.&nbsp;With the increased need this year, Hursh said the small team has continued but with a new plan moving forward — recruiting volunteers to staff an Emergency Disaster Services Team."We're trying to put together an Emergency Disaster Services Team of people on call who can get the training," Hursh said.Volunteers can join the team by contacting or visiting the Salina Salvation Army, where Hursh said staff will give them the basic training, but volunteers can choose to do further training if requested.Those who join the team could also travel with the Salina Salvation Army if called to another major disaster in the United States or beyond.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710518833906.jpeg" alt="Unreal Tour. Graphic courtesy The Salvation Army of Salina" />
 <figcaption>Unreal Tour. Graphic courtesy The Salvation Army of Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>Beyond adding more Emergency Disaster Services Team staff, the Salina Salvation Army partnered with The Unreal Tour for a benefit concert in April to help remedy some lost funds from the Christmas Kettles."The benefit concert is hopefully going to help us raise those $20,000 plus some," Hursh said. "It's going to be money to help the community. It all goes directly back to the program. A lot of people don't realize that 86 cents of $1 goes to help programs, so that 14 cents is used for administrative costs."Salvation Army staff looked for ways to raise more cash for their programs, especially with a higher demand this year, and The Unreal Tour happened to contact the organization.READ MORE: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/776b3aef-8759-46f3-8f96-5864b2a0c031">The Unreal Tour visits Salina in April for The Salvation Army of Salina benefit concert</a>Hursh said they contacted him and his staff, asking if they would like to host the concert in Salina. Hursh then inquired if it could be a benefit concert, to which they agreed.The tour will feature Christian artists Sanctus Real, Unspoken and JJ Weeks at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway, Salina, Kan."This is going to help us not just with our Emergency Disaster Services, but it will help us with our feeding program, our character building program and our youth music program," Hursh said. "It would help us possibly start other programs that we want to do."Interested attendees can find tickets for the concert at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tonyspizzaeventscenter.com/">Tony's Pizza Events Center</a>&nbsp;box office or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-unreal-tour-salina-kansas-04-05-2024/event/20006036E01717C0">Ticketmaster.com</a>. Ticket prices are $23, $33 and $45 for VIP, which includes a meet and greet with the artists.Hursh said there are 800 regular tickets and 200 VIP tickets in total. On Monday, only 95 regular and 30 VIP tickets have sold for the concert.

Salina Salvation Army benefit concert short of ticket sales amid financial struggles

The Salina Youth Symphony Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The concert will feature members of the Salina Youth Symphony, Youth String Ensemble, Youth Wind Ensemble and Preparatory Orchestra.

The Salina Youth Symphony features a full orchestra of advanced string, wind, brass and percussion musicians under the direction of Henry Littich. The Youth String Ensemble is an intermediate string orchestra performing under the baton of Dr. Leonardo Rosario. The Youth Wind Ensemble, directed by Adam Keller, is an intermediate wind, brass and percussion ensemble. The Preparatory Orchestra, a beginning string orchestra, is conducted by Michael Harbaugh.

Tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, by calling (785) 827-1998 or online at www.stiefeltheatre.org.

The Salina Youth Choir Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church. The Youth Choir features 45 members under the direction of Jenna Eshleman.

The choir will be joined by special guest, Don Wagner. Wagner performs original songs and traditional favorites rooted in folk, bluegrass and the blues.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. Seating is by general admission and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The Salina Symphony is dedicated to enriching lives through artistic music performance and education. For more information, please contact the Symphony Office at (785) 823-8309 or visit <a href="http://salinasymphony.org">salinasymphony.org</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711992366218.jpeg" alt="On Monday the Salina Symphony announced the dates for the Youth Symphony and choir. Image Courtesy Salina Symphony" />
 <figcaption>On Monday the Salina Symphony announced the dates for the Youth Symphony and choir. Image Courtesy Salina Symphony</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Salina Youth Symphony Concert</h2>The Salina Youth Symphony Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The concert will feature members of the Salina Youth Symphony, Youth String Ensemble, Youth Wind Ensemble and Preparatory Orchestra.The Salina Youth Symphony features a full orchestra of advanced string, wind, brass and percussion musicians under the direction of Henry Littich. The Youth String Ensemble is an intermediate string orchestra performing under the baton of Dr. Leonardo Rosario. The Youth Wind Ensemble, directed by Adam Keller, is an intermediate wind, brass and percussion ensemble. The Preparatory Orchestra, a beginning string orchestra, is conducted by Michael Harbaugh.Tickets may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, by calling (785) 827-1998 or online at www.stiefeltheatre.org.<h2>Salina Youth Choir Concert</h2>The Salina Youth Choir Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church. The Youth Choir features 45 members under the direction of Jenna Eshleman.The choir will be joined by special guest, Don Wagner. Wagner performs original songs and traditional favorites rooted in folk, bluegrass and the blues.Tickets may be purchased at the door. Seating is by general admission and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.The Salina Symphony is dedicated to enriching lives through artistic music performance and education. For more information, please contact the Symphony Office at (785) 823-8309 or visit <a href="http://salinasymphony.org">salinasymphony.org</a>.

Salina Symphony announces youth symphony and youth choir spring concerts

Severe storms will likely impact southern Kansas from the Flint Hills down to far southeast Kansas this afternoon and evening, with storms firing off around 2 p.m. Monday.

According to the National Weather Service Wichita, the main threats in this storm include golf-ball-sized hail and 70 mph damaging winds. 

Parts of the storm could produce a few tornadoes before moving into Missouri and Arkansas.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/df1b8a0b-f725-4e8d-b0b2-66d87796bd64">Spring ahead of schedule in Kansas — climatologists uncertain for severe weather season</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1711991772803.jpeg" alt="Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening through the Flint Hills and especially southeast Kansas. Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Wichita" />
 <figcaption>Severe storms are likely this afternoon and evening through the Flint Hills and especially southeast Kansas. Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTSevere storms will likely impact southern Kansas from the Flint Hills down to far southeast Kansas this afternoon and evening, with storms firing off around 2 p.m. Monday.According to the National Weather Service Wichita, the main threats in this storm include golf-ball-sized hail and 70 mph damaging winds. Parts of the storm could produce a few tornadoes before moving into Missouri and Arkansas.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/df1b8a0b-f725-4e8d-b0b2-66d87796bd64">Spring ahead of schedule in Kansas — climatologists uncertain for severe weather season</a>

NWS predicts severe storms for southern Kansas

Taco Bell employees at 1700 W. Crawford Ave. received a suspected scam caller parading as a corporate staff member who requested more than $1,500 in Bitcoin from the franchise in town.

Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said around 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, an unidentified employee received the scam call and first attempted to verify the reliability of the corporate staff member.

"The person [suspect] stated there was a financial discrepancy, and the business needed to pay in Bitcoin to fix the issue," Feldman said. "The employee asked multiple questions which the subject was able to answer and ended up going and purchasing Bitcoin."

Feldman said the employee made three transactions for the local Taco Bell franchise for $1,618 in Bitcoin. Later, around 6:30 p.m., the employees realized the scam and contacted SPD. 

Officers continue to investigate the crime, and there are no suspects. 

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0d304eb2-2de9-424c-b43a-bcd5b389c563">Cash Hollistah to read in Salina Spring Poetry Series, Tuesday April 2</a>

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 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostTaco Bell employees at 1700 W. Crawford Ave. received a suspected scam caller parading as a corporate staff member who requested more than $1,500 in Bitcoin from the franchise in town.Salina Police Department Capt. James Feldman said around 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, an unidentified employee received the scam call and first attempted to verify the reliability of the corporate staff member."The person [suspect] stated there was a financial discrepancy, and the business needed to pay in Bitcoin to fix the issue," Feldman said. "The employee asked multiple questions which the subject was able to answer and ended up going and purchasing Bitcoin."Feldman said the employee made three transactions for the local Taco Bell franchise for $1,618 in Bitcoin. Later, around 6:30 p.m., the employees realized the scam and contacted SPD. Officers continue to investigate the crime, and there are no suspects. Salina Post will update the story as more information becomes available.READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/0d304eb2-2de9-424c-b43a-bcd5b389c563">Cash Hollistah to read in Salina Spring Poetry Series, Tuesday April 2</a>

Local Taco Bell falls victim to alleged Bitcoin scam

After another successful year of Funded Partners during 2023-2024, Salina Area United Way is excited to announce the opening of 2024-2025 Funded Partner applications.

Applications are now open to qualified nonprofit organizations as of Monday, April 1, 2024. The organization is in the third year of accepting applications for Funded Partners in their local community service areas. Joining Salina Area United Way as a Funded Partner means joining a funded partnership where the end goal of impact is now.

Applications will be accepted throughout the next month, with a closing submission deadline of Friday, May 17, at Noon. 

Funded Partners will be selected and awarded based on specific criteria outlined by community volunteer members of the Salina Area United Way Grants Committee and Board of Directors.

Applications can be found on the Salina Area United Way website at <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org/funded-partners">www.unitedwaysalina.org/funded-partners</a>.

“Being a Funded Partner is a dedicated, reliable funding and mission-focused collaboration," said Amanda Otto, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina and a 2023-2024 Funded Partner of Salina Area United Way. “Funded Partners has given us the funding opportunity to match over 30 youth so far this past year with a positive adult role model. This is instrumental in meeting the need for mentors in Saline County.”

“Being a Funded Partner of Salina Area United Way means that our organization can focus on providing mental health care to anyone that comes through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay," said Gretchen Boyum, Grants and Communications Specialist at Central Kansas Mental Health Center.

Salina Area United Way’s mission is to Strengthen Our Community with direct and immediate impact through three goals: health, education, and financial stability.

For more information about the Salina Area United Way and Funded Partners, visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">www.unitedwaysalina.org</a>, or contact the Salina Area United Way office at 785-827-1312.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687976865454.png" alt="Salina Area United Way Header" />
 <figcaption>Salina Area United Way Header</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedAfter another successful year of Funded Partners during 2023-2024, Salina Area United Way is excited to announce the opening of 2024-2025 Funded Partner applications.Applications are now open to qualified nonprofit organizations as of Monday, April 1, 2024. The organization is in the third year of accepting applications for Funded Partners in their local community service areas. Joining Salina Area United Way as a Funded Partner means joining a funded partnership where the end goal of impact is now.Applications will be accepted throughout the next month, with a closing submission deadline of Friday, May 17, at Noon. Funded Partners will be selected and awarded based on specific criteria outlined by community volunteer members of the Salina Area United Way Grants Committee and Board of Directors. Applications can be found on the Salina Area United Way website at <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org/funded-partners">www.unitedwaysalina.org/funded-partners</a>.“Being a Funded Partner is a dedicated, reliable funding and mission-focused collaboration," said Amanda Otto, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina and a 2023-2024 Funded Partner of Salina Area United Way. “Funded Partners has given us the funding opportunity to match over 30 youth so far this past year with a positive adult role model. This is instrumental in meeting the need for mentors in Saline County.”“Being a Funded Partner of Salina Area United Way means that our organization can focus on providing mental health care to anyone that comes through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay," said Gretchen Boyum, Grants and Communications Specialist at Central Kansas Mental Health Center.Salina Area United Way’s mission is to Strengthen Our Community with direct and immediate impact through three goals: health, education, and financial stability.For more information about the Salina Area United Way and Funded Partners, visit <a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">www.unitedwaysalina.org</a>, or contact the Salina Area United Way office at 785-827-1312.

Salina Area United Way opens 2024-2025 Funded Partner application 

Monte Shadwick - District 1Robert Vidricksen II - District 2

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m. 300 W Ash Room 107 Salina, Kansas 67401

County offices will be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

If you need any assistance in participating in any meeting or event due to a disability as defined under ADA, please call the County'sCounty's ADA Coordinator at (785) 309-5812 or email&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="mailto:leamerm@salinecountyks.gov">leamerm@salinecountyks.gov</a>&nbsp;before the scheduled meeting or event to request accommodations.

Saline County Commission meetings are LIVE and streamed on the county's YouTube&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125/streams">channel here.&nbsp;</a>

Approval of County Commission Minutes for March 19, 2024,&nbsp;

Approval of County Commission Minutes from March 25, 2024&nbsp;

<a target="_blank" href="https://salinecountyks.gov/media/Expo-Center/scholarshipapplication2023.pdf">Approval of Oliver Hagg Scholarship Awards&nbsp;</a>

Re-Appointment of Hannah Bett to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncrpc.org/procurement/hsprojects/">North Central Regional Homeland</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncrpc.org/procurement/hsprojects/">Security Council</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6992">2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation 14 - 14</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6993">2024 Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation 15 - 15</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697467290838.jpeg" alt="The Saline County and Salina City building at 300 West Ash Street in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The Saline County and Salina City building at 300 West Ash Street in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Board of County Commissioners:</h2>Monte Shadwick - District 1Robert Vidricksen II - District 2Rodger Sparks - District 3James Weese - District 4Chairman, Joe Hay Jr. - District 5<h2>About the Meeting</h2>Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m. 300 W Ash Room 107 Salina, Kansas 67401County offices will be open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.If you need any assistance in participating in any meeting or event due to a disability as defined under ADA, please call the County'sCounty's ADA Coordinator at (785) 309-5812 or email&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="mailto:leamerm@salinecountyks.gov">leamerm@salinecountyks.gov</a>&nbsp;before the scheduled meeting or event to request accommodations.Saline County Commission meetings are LIVE and streamed on the county's YouTube&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125/streams">channel here.&nbsp;</a><h2>Call To Order</h2>Flag Salute and Moment of SilencePublic Forum<h2>Consent Agenda</h2>Approval of Tax Roll AdjustmentsApproval of Accounts PayableApproval of Public Forum AgendaApproval of County Commission Minutes for March 19, 2024,&nbsp;Approval of County Commission Minutes from March 25, 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://salinecountyks.gov/media/Expo-Center/scholarshipapplication2023.pdf">Approval of Oliver Hagg Scholarship Awards&nbsp;</a>Re-Appointment of Hannah Bett to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncrpc.org/procurement/hsprojects/">North Central Regional Homeland</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncrpc.org/procurement/hsprojects/">Security Council</a>Exceptional Loss Plaque Presentation<h2>Action Items</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6992">2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation 14 - 14</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6993">2024 Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation 15 - 15</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6994">2024 National County Government Month Proclamation 16 - 16</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6996">2024 National Public Health Week Proclamation 17 - 17</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6999">Dump Truck Purchase, 2024-50 18 - 44</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7004">Broadband Community Assessment, 2024-54 45 - 86</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=6998">Bid Award Roof Layover Court Services, 2024-53 87 - 88</a><a target="_blank" href="https://pub-salinecounty.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7009">Bid Award for Lawn Mowing Services, 2024-56 89 - 90</a><h2>Informational Items</h2>Engineering Quarterly Report - January to April 2024, 2024-52 91 - 94County Administrator Update 040224 95 - 95Commissioner Comments<h2>Announcements</h2>04/09/2024 Agenda ItemsEmergency Management Update2024 Chip Seal Bid Award