America will soon be heading to the polls again. If you’re like millions of your fellow Americans, you’re feeling a little anxious about the outcomes. Elections create anxiety and make us feel small because they cause us to face this truth: There’s&nbsp;so much&nbsp;that’s out of our control.&nbsp;We get one vote. That’s it. But regardless of the outcome, I promise the world&nbsp;will&nbsp;keep turning. Don’t let anxiety and fear steal your joy, mental health or determination to do what’s right during this season. Here are a few ways to deal with election anxiety as we head toward Nov. 8. &nbsp;

You&nbsp;must&nbsp;vote. You have to. Voting is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. It’s your responsibility to participate in making this country a better place—for yourself, your family and your neighbors. Take ownership of your life and your future by casting your ballot.

Voting is one of our sacred rights as citizens of this country. Even if our democracy is flawed at times (and it is), we get to carry on a legacy that was hard won by generations of courageous women and men before us. The only way this democracy stops working is if the people stop participating.

Have you heard the term&nbsp;doomscrolling? It’s the habit of mindlessly scrolling through the latest videos, articles and tweets, searching for the next shocking headline. We’ve all been there—it feels like being caught on a hamster wheel of death and destruction. And that’s not much of an exaggeration, because a steady diet of catastrophic news—especially when you can’t do much about it—is bad for your health. Information that creates fear, panic and stress triggers a complex physiological reaction. Your heart rate and blood pressure spike, and stress hormones flood your body. It’s hard to sleep, focus, rest and breathe.

On the side of each electronic device is an off button. Use it.

By now, you know who you’re voting for (and by the way—everyone around you does too, so there’s no need to keep arguing and adding to the noise). You don’t have to keep flooding your brain with the latest arguments and opinions and predictions. Just put down the phone. Protect yourself by setting boundaries for when and how often you’ll access media of any kind.

Very few of us will ever make a big splash in Washington, D.C., but you&nbsp;can&nbsp;make a difference in your neighborhood, town and state. In fact, you can make more of an impact on this level than you realize. Decisive action helps reduce anxiety because it empowers you to focus on what you can control.&nbsp;

Read up on your local candidates. Learn what they stand for, and talk to people in your community about them. Who are the judges, representatives, senators, school board members and city commissioners on your ballot? Their time in office will directly impact your streets, your kids’ classrooms, and how local businesses are run. &nbsp;

You don’t have to hold political office to model what it means to be a good citizen. And if you haven’t noticed, we’re in need of some good citizens! Whether we realize it or not, our families, coworkers, internet friends and real friends are watching us. They’re paying attention to our bickering, our complaining and our mindless fixation on our screens.

Being a good citizen looks like getting intentional about kindness. Tip your waiter or waitress obnoxiously. Be grateful with salespeople. Let folks over in traffic. If you’re in a season of financial blessing, pay for someone’s groceries. Take your dog for a walk and pick up trash in your neighborhood while you’re out.&nbsp;

Specific to the election, I’m going to take my son with me when I vote. I want him to sit in that line with me. He’s 12—it will be painful for all of us—but it’s important to me that he has memories seared in his heart and mind about how important this was for his dad and for our country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Make time for rest, kindness . . . and play

Make time to just be a human being. Laugh. Plan a super hot surprise date for your spouse. Get your friends together to kick a soccer ball around. Take your family on a walk around the neighborhood and wave at people in crosswalks.

Let’s choose to be kind over the next couple of weeks. We’re better than how we’ve been acting.

Connect with others and value your community

I want you to think of valuing your community in two ways. First, when you’re feeling anxious, it’s a sign that you’re feeling disconnected. Spend time with those who support and love you—your spouse, your children and your friends. Talk about your fears and listen to the fears of others. Seek to listen first and explain second.

Next, I want you to value people who don’t align with you politically. No matter who wins, we’re going to pump gas next to each other at the same stations. We’re going to wait in the same carpool lines to get our kids from school. We’re going to share meals next to each other at restaurants. Let’s be with one another as human beings and choose not to go on the offensive.

Folks, we must choose to move forward, united as one group of people, doing the best we can.

John Delony&nbsp;is a mental health expert with&nbsp;PhDs in Counselor Education &amp; Supervision and Higher Education Administration&nbsp;from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Follow John on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/johndelony" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/johndelony" target="_blank">YouTube</a>or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.johndelony.com/" target="_blank">www.johndelony.com</a>.

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 </figure>By JOHN DELONYAmerica will soon be heading to the polls again. If you’re like millions of your fellow Americans, you’re feeling a little anxious about the outcomes. Elections create anxiety and make us feel small because they cause us to face this truth: There’s&nbsp;so much&nbsp;that’s out of our control.&nbsp;We get one vote. That’s it. But regardless of the outcome, I promise the world&nbsp;will&nbsp;keep turning. Don’t let anxiety and fear steal your joy, mental health or determination to do what’s right during this season. Here are a few ways to deal with election anxiety as we head toward Nov. 8. &nbsp;You have to voteYou&nbsp;must&nbsp;vote. You have to. Voting is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. It’s your responsibility to participate in making this country a better place—for yourself, your family and your neighbors. Take ownership of your life and your future by casting your ballot.Voting is one of our sacred rights as citizens of this country. Even if our democracy is flawed at times (and it is), we get to carry on a legacy that was hard won by generations of courageous women and men before us. The only way this democracy stops working is if the people stop participating.Limit your media intakeHave you heard the term&nbsp;doomscrolling? It’s the habit of mindlessly scrolling through the latest videos, articles and tweets, searching for the next shocking headline. We’ve all been there—it feels like being caught on a hamster wheel of death and destruction. And that’s not much of an exaggeration, because a steady diet of catastrophic news—especially when you can’t do much about it—is bad for your health. Information that creates fear, panic and stress triggers a complex physiological reaction. Your heart rate and blood pressure spike, and stress hormones flood your body. It’s hard to sleep, focus, rest and breathe.On the side of each electronic device is an off button. Use it.By now, you know who you’re voting for (and by the way—everyone around you does too, so there’s no need to keep arguing and adding to the noise). You don’t have to keep flooding your brain with the latest arguments and opinions and predictions. Just put down the phone. Protect yourself by setting boundaries for when and how often you’ll access media of any kind.Get involved locallyVery few of us will ever make a big splash in Washington, D.C., but you&nbsp;can&nbsp;make a difference in your neighborhood, town and state. In fact, you can make more of an impact on this level than you realize. Decisive action helps reduce anxiety because it empowers you to focus on what you can control.&nbsp;Read up on your local candidates. Learn what they stand for, and talk to people in your community about them. Who are the judges, representatives, senators, school board members and city commissioners on your ballot? Their time in office will directly impact your streets, your kids’ classrooms, and how local businesses are run. &nbsp;Set an exampleYou don’t have to hold political office to model what it means to be a good citizen. And if you haven’t noticed, we’re in need of some good citizens! Whether we realize it or not, our families, coworkers, internet friends and real friends are watching us. They’re paying attention to our bickering, our complaining and our mindless fixation on our screens.Stop.Being a good citizen looks like getting intentional about kindness. Tip your waiter or waitress obnoxiously. Be grateful with salespeople. Let folks over in traffic. If you’re in a season of financial blessing, pay for someone’s groceries. Take your dog for a walk and pick up trash in your neighborhood while you’re out.&nbsp;Specific to the election, I’m going to take my son with me when I vote. I want him to sit in that line with me. He’s 12—it will be painful for all of us—but it’s important to me that he has memories seared in his heart and mind about how important this was for his dad and for our country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make time for rest, kindness . . . and playMake time to just be a human being. Laugh. Plan a super hot surprise date for your spouse. Get your friends together to kick a soccer ball around. Take your family on a walk around the neighborhood and wave at people in crosswalks.Let’s choose to be kind over the next couple of weeks. We’re better than how we’ve been acting.Connect with others and value your communityI want you to think of valuing your community in two ways. First, when you’re feeling anxious, it’s a sign that you’re feeling disconnected. Spend time with those who support and love you—your spouse, your children and your friends. Talk about your fears and listen to the fears of others. Seek to listen first and explain second.Next, I want you to value people who don’t align with you politically. No matter who wins, we’re going to pump gas next to each other at the same stations. We’re going to wait in the same carpool lines to get our kids from school. We’re going to share meals next to each other at restaurants. Let’s be with one another as human beings and choose not to go on the offensive.Folks, we must choose to move forward, united as one group of people, doing the best we can.We need each other.John Delony&nbsp;is a mental health expert with&nbsp;PhDs in Counselor Education &amp; Supervision and Higher Education Administration&nbsp;from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Follow John on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/johndelony" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/johndelony" target="_blank">YouTube</a>or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.johndelony.com/" target="_blank">www.johndelony.com</a>.

DELONY: Election anxiety

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There are two new bestsellers, 107 new movies, one new music CD, 123 new children's books, and 47 other new books. The new bestsellers this week are "A Narwhal and Jelly 7" and "The Book of Lost Names." The new movies this week include "The Nine Kittens of Christmas," "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas," and "Hallmark 3-Movie Collection: Christmas CEO, A Christmas Together With You &amp;amp; An Unexpected Christmas."&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=5578-476&amp;fbclid=IwAR0CWPyWp2s80lnFj-8FBBkA4XTBI_4chJ0l6XJWUWL3XkbRrmVUWQfXWoI" target="_blank">http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&amp;p=5578-476</a> ***There are two new bestsellers, 107 new movies, one new music CD, 123 new children's books, and 47 other new books. The new bestsellers this week are "A Narwhal and Jelly 7" and "The Book of Lost Names." The new movies this week include "The Nine Kittens of Christmas," "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas," and "Hallmark 3-Movie Collection: Christmas CEO, A Christmas Together With You &amp;amp; An Unexpected Christmas."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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On Monday, Vogts Parga Construction of Newton will open the parking lot west of N. Fifth Street between E. Iron Avenue and E. Ash Street.

During a period of just seven weeks, including a number of rain days, Vogts Parga and their subcontractors:

●Removed and replaced 3,336 square yards of old pavement, equal to half a football field;

●Installed 853 feet of curb and gutter, equal to about two city blocks;

●Installed two 30 foot tall parking lot lights;

●Installed more than 2,100 feet of parking lot lines.

In addition to updating the old parking lot infrastructure, the project created fourteen additional parking spots that will be well utilized by Downtown and Salina Fieldhouse patrons for years to come.

The $470,000 project was funded by New Market Tax Credits.

City of SalinaOn Monday, Vogts Parga Construction of Newton will open the parking lot west of N. Fifth Street between E. Iron Avenue and E. Ash Street.During a period of just seven weeks, including a number of rain days, Vogts Parga and their subcontractors:●Removed and replaced 3,336 square yards of old pavement, equal to half a football field;●Installed 853 feet of curb and gutter, equal to about two city blocks;●Installed two 30 foot tall parking lot lights;●Relocated four street lights;●Installed 44 trees and shrubs;●Installed more than 2,100 feet of parking lot lines.In addition to updating the old parking lot infrastructure, the project created fourteen additional parking spots that will be well utilized by Downtown and Salina Fieldhouse patrons for years to come.The $470,000 project was funded by New Market Tax Credits.

City of Salina: N. Fifth Street parking lot to reopen Monday

Today is Saturday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2022. There are 63 days left in the year.

On Oct. 29, 1929, "Black Tuesday" descended upon the New York Stock Exchange. Prices collapsed amid panic selling and thousands of investors were wiped out as America's "Great Depression" began.

In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh, the English courtier, military adventurer and poet, was executed in London for treason.

In 1787, the opera "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had its world premiere in Prague.

In 1891, actor, comedian and singer Fanny Brice was born in New York.

In 1940, a blindfolded Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson drew the first number — 158 — from a glass bowl in America's first peacetime military draft.

In 1956, during the Suez Canal crisis, Israel invaded Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" premiered as NBC's nightly television newscast.

In 1960, a chartered plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashed on takeoff from Toledo, Ohio, killing 22 of the 48 people on board.

In 1987, following the confirmation defeat of Robert H. Bork to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, President Ronald Reagan announced his choice of Douglas H. Ginsburg, a nomination that fell apart over revelations of Ginsburg's previous marijuana use. Jazz great Woody Herman died in Los Angeles at age 74.

In 1998, Sen. John Glenn, at age 77, roared back into space aboard the shuttle Discovery, retracing the trail he'd blazed for America's astronauts 36 years earlier.

In 2004, four days before Election Day in the U.S., Osama bin Laden, in a videotaped statement, directly admitted for the first time that he'd ordered the September 11 attacks and told Americans "the best way to avoid another Manhattan" was to stop threatening Muslims' security.

In 2005, mourners slowly filed past the body of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama, just miles from the downtown street where she'd made history by refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man.

In 2015, Paul Ryan was elected the 54th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

In 2018, a new-generation Boeing jet operated by the Indonesian budget airline Lion Air crashed in the Java Sea minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board; it was the first of two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max, causing the plane to be grounded around the world for nearly two years as Boeing worked on software changes to a flight-control system.

Ten years ago: Superstorm Sandy slammed ashore in New Jersey and slowly marched inland, devastating coastal communities and causing widespread power outages; the storm and its aftermath were blamed for at least 182 deaths in the U.S.

Five years ago: All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem, reacting to a remark from team owner Bob McNair to other NFL owners that "we can't have the inmates running the prison." The head of Puerto Rico's power company said the agency was cancelling its $300 million contract with a tiny Montana company to restore the island's power system; the company was based in the hometown of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.

One year ago: The Food and Drug Administration paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine; the FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use. Eighteen states filed three separate lawsuits to stop President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violated federal law. Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican, and came away saying the pontiff told him he was a "good Catholic" and should keep receiving Communion, although conservatives had called for him to be denied the sacrament because of his support for abortion rights.

Today's Birthdays: Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is 84. Country singer Lee Clayton is 80. Rock musician Denny Laine is 78. Singer Melba Moore is 77. Actor Richard Dreyfuss is 75. Actor Kate Jackson is 74. Country musician Steve Kellough (Wild Horses) is 66. Actor Dan Castellaneta (TV: "The Simpsons") is 65. Comic strip artist Tom Wilson ("Ziggy") is 65. Actor Finola Hughes is 63. Singer Randy Jackson (the Jacksons) is 61. Rock musician Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 57. Actor Joely Fisher is 55. Rapper Paris is 55. Actor Rufus Sewell is 55. Actor Grayson McCouch is 54. Rock singer SA Martinez (311) is 53. Actor Winona Ryder is 51. Actor Tracee Ellis Ross is 50. Actor Gabrielle Union is 50. Actor Trevor Lissauer is 49. Olympic gold medal bobsledder Vonetta Flowers is 49. Actor Milena Govich is 46. Actor Jon Abrahams is 45. Actor Brendan Fehr is 45. Actor Ben Foster is 42. Rock musician Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend) is 38. Actor Janet Montgomery is 37. Actor India Eisley is 29.

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 </figure>By The Associated Press undefinedToday in HistoryToday is Saturday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2022. There are 63 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 29, 1929, "Black Tuesday" descended upon the New York Stock Exchange. Prices collapsed amid panic selling and thousands of investors were wiped out as America's "Great Depression" began.On this date:In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh, the English courtier, military adventurer and poet, was executed in London for treason.In 1787, the opera "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had its world premiere in Prague.In 1891, actor, comedian and singer Fanny Brice was born in New York.In 1940, a blindfolded Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson drew the first number — 158 — from a glass bowl in America's first peacetime military draft.In 1956, during the Suez Canal crisis, Israel invaded Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" premiered as NBC's nightly television newscast.In 1960, a chartered plane carrying the California Polytechnic State University football team crashed on takeoff from Toledo, Ohio, killing 22 of the 48 people on board.In 1987, following the confirmation defeat of Robert H. Bork to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, President Ronald Reagan announced his choice of Douglas H. Ginsburg, a nomination that fell apart over revelations of Ginsburg's previous marijuana use. Jazz great Woody Herman died in Los Angeles at age 74.In 1998, Sen. John Glenn, at age 77, roared back into space aboard the shuttle Discovery, retracing the trail he'd blazed for America's astronauts 36 years earlier.In 2004, four days before Election Day in the U.S., Osama bin Laden, in a videotaped statement, directly admitted for the first time that he'd ordered the September 11 attacks and told Americans "the best way to avoid another Manhattan" was to stop threatening Muslims' security.In 2005, mourners slowly filed past the body of civil rights icon Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Alabama, just miles from the downtown street where she'd made history by refusing to give up her seat on a city bus to a white man.In 2015, Paul Ryan was elected the 54th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.In 2018, a new-generation Boeing jet operated by the Indonesian budget airline Lion Air crashed in the Java Sea minutes after takeoff from Jakarta, killing all 189 people on board; it was the first of two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max, causing the plane to be grounded around the world for nearly two years as Boeing worked on software changes to a flight-control system.Ten years ago: Superstorm Sandy slammed ashore in New Jersey and slowly marched inland, devastating coastal communities and causing widespread power outages; the storm and its aftermath were blamed for at least 182 deaths in the U.S.Five years ago: All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem, reacting to a remark from team owner Bob McNair to other NFL owners that "we can't have the inmates running the prison." The head of Puerto Rico's power company said the agency was cancelling its $300 million contract with a tiny Montana company to restore the island's power system; the company was based in the hometown of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.One year ago: The Food and Drug Administration paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine; the FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use. Eighteen states filed three separate lawsuits to stop President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violated federal law. Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican, and came away saying the pontiff told him he was a "good Catholic" and should keep receiving Communion, although conservatives had called for him to be denied the sacrament because of his support for abortion rights.Today's Birthdays: Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is 84. Country singer Lee Clayton is 80. Rock musician Denny Laine is 78. Singer Melba Moore is 77. Actor Richard Dreyfuss is 75. Actor Kate Jackson is 74. Country musician Steve Kellough (Wild Horses) is 66. Actor Dan Castellaneta (TV: "The Simpsons") is 65. Comic strip artist Tom Wilson ("Ziggy") is 65. Actor Finola Hughes is 63. Singer Randy Jackson (the Jacksons) is 61. Rock musician Peter Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 57. Actor Joely Fisher is 55. Rapper Paris is 55. Actor Rufus Sewell is 55. Actor Grayson McCouch is 54. Rock singer SA Martinez (311) is 53. Actor Winona Ryder is 51. Actor Tracee Ellis Ross is 50. Actor Gabrielle Union is 50. Actor Trevor Lissauer is 49. Olympic gold medal bobsledder Vonetta Flowers is 49. Actor Milena Govich is 46. Actor Jon Abrahams is 45. Actor Brendan Fehr is 45. Actor Ben Foster is 42. Rock musician Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend) is 38. Actor Janet Montgomery is 37. Actor India Eisley is 29.

Today in History - October 29

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.wvLCJDisChDSO3RS_xdKjv8yWuHIo26MSvg5sy2KppA/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;

Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County&nbsp;

Milford Lake Zone A, Dickinson and Geary Counties

Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County&nbsp;

Carbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp;

Kingston Lake, Johnson County (Lowered on October 27)

A&nbsp;warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;. Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A&nbsp;watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.

●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.

●Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.

●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;

●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hwCKTZOiWSvH25fRKxvu_R7eqa6RRWDE8G6x-xW9cI0/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.zV3rw0QK0htVdzTjK_r1W-YNWA4fdH4tRwBH7MwYtBQ/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KDHETOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.wvLCJDisChDSO3RS_xdKjv8yWuHIo26MSvg5sy2KppA/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;Active advisories include the following.Warnings&nbsp;Crystal Lake, Anderson CountyFord County Lake, Ford CountyGathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp;Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;Marion Reservoir, Marion County&nbsp;Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County&nbsp;Milford Lake Zone A, Dickinson and Geary CountiesMilford Lake Zone B, Geary County&nbsp;Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County&nbsp;Rooks County SFL, Rooks CountySouth Park Lake, Johnson County&nbsp;WatchesCarbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp;Kingston Lake, Johnson County (Lowered on October 27)A&nbsp;warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.●Water contact should be avoided.●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.●Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;. Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.●Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.hwCKTZOiWSvH25fRKxvu_R7eqa6RRWDE8G6x-xW9cI0/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjcuNjU3OTAyNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.zV3rw0QK0htVdzTjK_r1W-YNWA4fdH4tRwBH7MwYtBQ/s/1305935158/br/146886397021-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Blue-green algae advisories continue for local, area bodies of water

Three people were injured in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Friday in Salina.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Ford C-Max driven by Mary Lynn Henry, 75, Salina, was southbound on S. Ohio Street at E. Republic Avenue in Salina.

The car struck an eastbound 2021 Honda CRV driven by Rebecca J. Donelan, 66, Salina.

EMS transported Henry and a passenger in the Ford, Ronald L. Wilson, 77, Valley Center, to Salina Regional Health Center. A private vehicle transported&nbsp;Donelan to Salina Regional Health Center. The KHP did not have seat belt usage information.

Three people were injured in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Friday in Salina.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Ford C-Max driven by Mary Lynn Henry, 75, Salina, was southbound on S. Ohio Street at E. Republic Avenue in Salina.The car struck an eastbound 2021 Honda CRV driven by Rebecca J. Donelan, 66, Salina.EMS transported Henry and a passenger in the Ford, Ronald L. Wilson, 77, Valley Center, to Salina Regional Health Center. A private vehicle transported&nbsp;Donelan to Salina Regional Health Center. The KHP did not have seat belt usage information.

3 hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash in Salina

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab about the upcoming November 2022 election.

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab about the upcoming November 2022 election.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4CT12zEhq6M" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🎤 Forward Ever: Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab

<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;is one of 87 organizations across Kansas to be selected for the 2023 Leadership Transformation Grant.

The competitive grant, through the Kansas Leadership Center, will help K-State Salina continue cultivating a culture that embraces change, tackles problems and seizes opportunities. As part of the Leadership Transformation Grant, K-State Salina has been awarded 60 spots, meaning that faculty and staff can partake in the training, regardless of position or title. K-State Salina's mission starts with the development of leadership and this grant is one way the campus is investing in its faculty, staff and students to develop leadership capacity. This is the second year in a row that the K-State Salina campus has been selected for the Leadership Transformation Grant, as the campus provided 40 participants training in 2022. "K-State Salina is eager to continue our partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center," said Kirsten Zoller, executive director of strategic initiatives at K-State Salina. "The Kansas Leadership Center principle of 'Leadership is not an authority position, but rather an activity' is a value that our campus has adopted to empower our employees so we can continue to improve our organizational and communication skills day by day." In addition to the 60 spots for training, the campus core team will lead additional programming and learning opportunities that amplify the Kansas Leadership Center's dynamic program experiences. The grant additionally comes with further resources and consultation from the organization. The Kansas Leadership Center is a non-profit organization committed to fostering leadership for strong, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities.&nbsp;

K-State Salina<a href="http://salina.ksu.edu/" target="_blank">Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus</a>&nbsp;is one of 87 organizations across Kansas to be selected for the 2023 Leadership Transformation Grant. The competitive grant, through the Kansas Leadership Center, will help K-State Salina continue cultivating a culture that embraces change, tackles problems and seizes opportunities. As part of the Leadership Transformation Grant, K-State Salina has been awarded 60 spots, meaning that faculty and staff can partake in the training, regardless of position or title. K-State Salina's mission starts with the development of leadership and this grant is one way the campus is investing in its faculty, staff and students to develop leadership capacity. This is the second year in a row that the K-State Salina campus has been selected for the Leadership Transformation Grant, as the campus provided 40 participants training in 2022. "K-State Salina is eager to continue our partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center," said Kirsten Zoller, executive director of strategic initiatives at K-State Salina. "The Kansas Leadership Center principle of 'Leadership is not an authority position, but rather an activity' is a value that our campus has adopted to empower our employees so we can continue to improve our organizational and communication skills day by day." In addition to the 60 spots for training, the campus core team will lead additional programming and learning opportunities that amplify the Kansas Leadership Center's dynamic program experiences. The grant additionally comes with further resources and consultation from the organization. The Kansas Leadership Center is a non-profit organization committed to fostering leadership for strong, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities.&nbsp;

K-State Salina receives Leadership Transformation Grant

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Salina man is missing a pickup after it was stolen east of the city earlier this week.

Vincent Raetz, 59, of Salina, reported that sometime between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday, someone stole his blue, 1995 GMC Sierra pickup from where it was parked in the 1700 block of E. Old Highway 40 near the ADM elevator where he works, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. 

The key was in the visor and the pickup was unlocked, Soldan said.

The pickup had a Kansas license plate of 422PCM. The pickup had rust on the driver's side of the cab and the wheelwells, Soldan said. The pickup also had a sticker in the back window with the words "Preserve wildlife. Pickle a squirrel." on it. The pickup also contained jumper cables, a $150 socket set, a $65 1.5 ton jack in a case, and some fence insulators, he said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666971459383.jpeg" alt="The pickup that was stolen. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The pickup that was stolen. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man is missing a pickup after it was stolen east of the city earlier this week.Vincent Raetz, 59, of Salina, reported that sometime between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday, someone stole his blue, 1995 GMC Sierra pickup from where it was parked in the 1700 block of E. Old Highway 40 near the ADM elevator where he works, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. The key was in the visor and the pickup was unlocked, Soldan said.The pickup had a Kansas license plate of 422PCM. The pickup had rust on the driver's side of the cab and the wheelwells, Soldan said. The pickup also had a sticker in the back window with the words "Preserve wildlife. Pickle a squirrel." on it. The pickup also contained jumper cables, a $150 socket set, a $65 1.5 ton jack in a case, and some fence insulators, he said.The pickup was valued at $4,200.

Sheriff's office looking for pickup stolen east of Salina

On Oct. 7, officers with the Salina Police Department received a report of a burglary at Reanimated Customs, 1745 N. Ninth Street. 

In the early morning hours, an employee noticed movement on the business' surveillance cameras. The employee went to the business to investigate and found an unknown suspect had broken a window and gained entry into the business. More than $13,000 in tools were stolen from inside.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line 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. Tipstersmay also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Scheppelmann, case 2022-29815.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666962320544.jpeg" alt="Reanimated Customs. Photos courtesy Crimestoppers" />
 <figcaption>Reanimated Customs. Photos courtesy Crimestoppers</figcaption>
 </figure>CrimestoppersOn Oct. 7, officers with the Salina Police Department received a report of a burglary at Reanimated Customs, 1745 N. Ninth Street. In the early morning hours, an employee noticed movement on the business' surveillance cameras. The employee went to the business to investigate and found an unknown suspect had broken a window and gained entry into the business. More than $13,000 in tools were stolen from inside.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666962378845.jpeg" alt="A shot of the suspect taken from surveillance video." />
 <figcaption>A shot of the suspect taken from surveillance video.</figcaption>
 </figure>If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line 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. Tipstersmay also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Officer Scheppelmann, case 2022-29815.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about burglary at north Salina business

After hearing you talk about financial infidelity, I have to admit that I hide money from my husband. I have been setting aside money for emergencies without his knowledge. He is not terrible with money, but he always seems to find something to spend it on. Before I started doing this, we never managed to save much money at all. But now I feel like I have been doing something wrong. What should I do?

I believe in saving up for emergencies. I mean, I’m the guy who tells people to have three to six months of expenses saved in an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/quick-guide-to-your-emergency-fund" target="_blank">emergency fund</a>, right? But deception is never a positive thing in a relationship—especially a marriage. You need to talk to your husband about this.

I know it won’t be easy for you, so you have to make sure you tell him in the right way. Playing the blame game won’t help. Basically, you’ve been&nbsp;deceiving him about this. Sure, it sounds like he has been immature when it comes to your household finances, but you made the decision to hide things. You chose to do this instead of talking to him about your concerns.

Let’s start here. Tell your husband you need to talk to him about something important, and sit down together with no distractions. Explain what’s been going on, and that you’re sorry for not being honest about things, but you also need to speak up and tell him why you were doing this secretly. If you were afraid to disagree with him, tell him that. Tell him why, too, and let him know you just want the two of you to have a successful financial future, and that you’re committed to never hiding things again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Managing money in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/relationships/the-truth-about-money-and-relationships" target="_blank">marriage</a>&nbsp;isn’t a “his” or “hers” thing. It’s a “we” thing. You can fix this, but it’s going to take some honesty, understanding and making an effort to work&nbsp;together&nbsp;toward the same goals—like saving or living on a written, monthly budget.

You each have a vote, but it also means you have to stand up and vote no, Lana, if he wants to blow money on silly stuff when you guys don’t have your finances in order.

Dave Ramsey&nbsp;is an eight-time national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ramsey-show?snid=shows.shows.the-ramsey-show" target="_blank">The Ramsey Show</a>, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He&nbsp;has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1648176857529.png" alt="Dave Ramsey" />
 <figcaption>Dave Ramsey</figcaption>
 </figure>Dear Dave,After hearing you talk about financial infidelity, I have to admit that I hide money from my husband. I have been setting aside money for emergencies without his knowledge. He is not terrible with money, but he always seems to find something to spend it on. Before I started doing this, we never managed to save much money at all. But now I feel like I have been doing something wrong. What should I do?LanaDear Lana,I believe in saving up for emergencies. I mean, I’m the guy who tells people to have three to six months of expenses saved in an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/quick-guide-to-your-emergency-fund" target="_blank">emergency fund</a>, right? But deception is never a positive thing in a relationship—especially a marriage. You need to talk to your husband about this.I know it won’t be easy for you, so you have to make sure you tell him in the right way. Playing the blame game won’t help. Basically, you’ve been&nbsp;deceiving him about this. Sure, it sounds like he has been immature when it comes to your household finances, but you made the decision to hide things. You chose to do this instead of talking to him about your concerns.Let’s start here. Tell your husband you need to talk to him about something important, and sit down together with no distractions. Explain what’s been going on, and that you’re sorry for not being honest about things, but you also need to speak up and tell him why you were doing this secretly. If you were afraid to disagree with him, tell him that. Tell him why, too, and let him know you just want the two of you to have a successful financial future, and that you’re committed to never hiding things again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Managing money in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/relationships/the-truth-about-money-and-relationships" target="_blank">marriage</a>&nbsp;isn’t a “his” or “hers” thing. It’s a “we” thing. You can fix this, but it’s going to take some honesty, understanding and making an effort to work&nbsp;together&nbsp;toward the same goals—like saving or living on a written, monthly budget.You each have a vote, but it also means you have to stand up and vote no, Lana, if he wants to blow money on silly stuff when you guys don’t have your finances in order.DaveDave Ramsey&nbsp;is an eight-time national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/the-ramsey-show?snid=shows.shows.the-ramsey-show" target="_blank">The Ramsey Show</a>, heard by more than 18 million listeners each week. He&nbsp;has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

DAVE SAYS: Honesty is a necessity

A year ago Thursday, Saline County officials broke ground on the new Saline County Jail and sheriff's office.

"With construction slated for substantial completion in 11 more months, construction is at the halfway point," Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes noted in an announcement.

To mark the occasion, the county commissioners' meeting on Tuesday "will consist of a study session held onsite at the construction trailer just west of the job site (parking lot entrance off of Front Street between Woodland and Pacific Avenues). The meeting, which will begin at 9:00 am, is a public meeting like all meetings of the Commission and members of the public will be able to join Commissioners along with construction team members for a review of progress," Smith-Hanes noted.

Following the study session, commissioners will be offered individual site tours, however those tours will not be available to the public, nor will a quorum of commissioners be present due to safety concerns on the work site.

The next regular monthly jail update is scheduled for the county commission meeting on Nov. 8, Smith-Hanes noted.

By SALINA POSTA year ago Thursday, Saline County officials broke ground on the new Saline County Jail and sheriff's office."With construction slated for substantial completion in 11 more months, construction is at the halfway point," Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes noted in an announcement.To mark the occasion, the county commissioners' meeting on Tuesday "will consist of a study session held onsite at the construction trailer just west of the job site (parking lot entrance off of Front Street between Woodland and Pacific Avenues). The meeting, which will begin at 9:00 am, is a public meeting like all meetings of the Commission and members of the public will be able to join Commissioners along with construction team members for a review of progress," Smith-Hanes noted.Following the study session, commissioners will be offered individual site tours, however those tours will not be available to the public, nor will a quorum of commissioners be present due to safety concerns on the work site.The next regular monthly jail update is scheduled for the county commission meeting on Nov. 8, Smith-Hanes noted.

Next Saline County Commission meeting a study session at new jail site

The Tammy Walker Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Department has received a three-year re-certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). 

The voluntary program is an effort to help medical oncology practices assess the quality of care they provide patients using nationally recognized standards.

To become QOPI® Certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. The QOPI® Certification Program staff and task force members then verify through an on-site survey that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices meet core standards in areas of treatment, including:

• Creating a safe environment—staffing, competencies and general policy

• Treatment planning, patient consent and education

• Safe ordering, preparing, dispensing and administering chemotherapy

• Monitoring after chemotherapy is administered, including adherence, toxicity and complications

• Chemotherapy orders and drug preparation

• Monitoring and assessment of patient well-being

“A significant portion of QOPI® Certification revolves around creating a culture of performance improvement,” said Melanie Leepers, cancer program manager at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. “This includes analyzing our efforts documented in patient records to evaluate the quality of treatments received, including symptom management and consideration for a patient’s overall health. This information is then used to drive our performance improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and outcomes.”

The Tammy Walker Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Department was first certified by QOPI® in 2018. Nearly 300 practices around the United States are currently QOPI® certified.

“Practices that re-certify demonstrate passion for quality care," said ASCO Chair Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO. "By opting to dedicate time and resources toward this certification, they exemplify what all providers should strive for, in not just meeting guidelines and standards, but exceeding them.”

The QOPI® Certification Program is dedicated to innovative quality improvement programs. For more information please visit: <a href="https://practice.asco.org/qualityimprovement/quality-programs">https://practice.asco.org/qualityimprovement/quality-programs</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666924237264.jpeg" alt="Tammy Walker Cancer Center staff. Photo courtesy Salina Regional Health Center" />
 <figcaption>Tammy Walker Cancer Center staff. Photo courtesy Salina Regional Health Center</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Regional Health CenterThe Tammy Walker Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Department has received a three-year re-certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®). The voluntary program is an effort to help medical oncology practices assess the quality of care they provide patients using nationally recognized standards.To become QOPI® Certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. The QOPI® Certification Program staff and task force members then verify through an on-site survey that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices meet core standards in areas of treatment, including:• Creating a safe environment—staffing, competencies and general policy• Treatment planning, patient consent and education• Safe ordering, preparing, dispensing and administering chemotherapy• Monitoring after chemotherapy is administered, including adherence, toxicity and complications• Treatment planning• Staff training and education• Chemotherapy orders and drug preparation• Patient consent and education• Safe chemotherapy administration• Monitoring and assessment of patient well-being“A significant portion of QOPI® Certification revolves around creating a culture of performance improvement,” said Melanie Leepers, cancer program manager at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. “This includes analyzing our efforts documented in patient records to evaluate the quality of treatments received, including symptom management and consideration for a patient’s overall health. This information is then used to drive our performance improvement initiatives focused on patient safety and outcomes.”The Tammy Walker Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology and Hematology Department was first certified by QOPI® in 2018. Nearly 300 practices around the United States are currently QOPI® certified.“Practices that re-certify demonstrate passion for quality care," said ASCO Chair Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO. "By opting to dedicate time and resources toward this certification, they exemplify what all providers should strive for, in not just meeting guidelines and standards, but exceeding them.”The QOPI® Certification Program is dedicated to innovative quality improvement programs. For more information please visit: <a href="https://practice.asco.org/qualityimprovement/quality-programs">https://practice.asco.org/qualityimprovement/quality-programs</a>.

Tammy Walker Cancer Center receives ASCO QOPI® re-certification

UPDATE: The City of Salina has updated its leaf collection guidelines and enhanced its collection zones map. Those changes are reflected below.

Now that the leaves are beginning to fall, the City of Salina has announced the scheduled for its annual curbside leaf collection.

General Services staff will be conducting curbside leaf collection from Nov. 7 to Dec. 30, weather permitting.

"As the weeks progress, staff will provide updates to help keep everyone wishing to participate in the program properly informed," the department noted in a news release.

Leaf collection participant guidelines and information

To help staff collect all the leaves set out by the public this season, included below are the participant guidelines as provided by General Services.

●Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, pile leaves directly behind the curb. Staff will not be picking up bags nor collecting leaves in the alleys, on private streets, or commercial properties.

●Leaf piles will not be collected if mixed with other debris. Tree limbs and branches will not be collected.

●Don’t rake or blow leaves into the street as this can be a hazard to traffic and is a violation of City Code. Additionally, placing leaves in the street may cause problems for our storm drainage systems.

●Don’t park vehicles directly in front of or behind leaf piles, as this makes collection more difficult for our crew.

●Have your leaves ready for collection on the first day of the schedule for your respective zone.

●There will only be one round of curbside leaf collection in each zone; however, customers may call in to report locations if they feel they may have been missed by the leaf collection crew or when weather conditions or late leaf deposits require additional collection.

UPDATE: The City of Salina has updated its leaf collection guidelines and enhanced its collection zones map. Those changes are reflected below.<figure>
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 <figcaption>The curbside leaf collection is scheduled from Nov. 7 to Dec. 30. Photo by Matthew Lee on Unsplash</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTNow that the leaves are beginning to fall, the City of Salina has announced the scheduled for its annual curbside leaf collection.General Services staff will be conducting curbside leaf collection from Nov. 7 to Dec. 30, weather permitting."As the weeks progress, staff will provide updates to help keep everyone wishing to participate in the program properly informed," the department noted in a news release.Folling is the collection schedule.<figure>
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 </figure>Leaf collection participant guidelines and informationTo help staff collect all the leaves set out by the public this season, included below are the participant guidelines as provided by General Services.●Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, pile leaves directly behind the curb. Staff will not be picking up bags nor collecting leaves in the alleys, on private streets, or commercial properties.●Leaf piles will not be collected if mixed with other debris. Tree limbs and branches will not be collected.●Don’t rake or blow leaves into the street as this can be a hazard to traffic and is a violation of City Code. Additionally, placing leaves in the street may cause problems for our storm drainage systems.●Don’t park vehicles directly in front of or behind leaf piles, as this makes collection more difficult for our crew.●Have your leaves ready for collection on the first day of the schedule for your respective zone.●There will only be one round of curbside leaf collection in each zone; however, customers may call in to report locations if they feel they may have been missed by the leaf collection crew or when weather conditions or late leaf deposits require additional collection.

UPDATE: City of Salina corrects leaf collection guidelines

Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2022. There are 64 days left in the year.

On Oct. 28, 1922, fascism came to Italy as Benito Mussolini took control of the government.

In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act establishing Harvard College.

In 1726, the original edition of "Gulliver's Travels," a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift, was first published in London.

In 1858, Rowland Hussey Macy opened his first New York store at Sixth Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.

In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland.

In 1914, medical researcher Jonas Salk, who developed the first successful polio vaccine, was born in New York.

In 1919, Congress enacted the Volstead Act, which provided for enforcement of Prohibition, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto.

In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary.

In 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the United States that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba; in return, the U.S. secretly agreed to remove nuclear missiles from U.S. installations in Turkey.

In 1991, what became known as "The Perfect Storm" began forming hundreds of miles east of Nova Scotia; lost at sea during the storm were the six crew members of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

In 2001, the families of people killed in the September 11 terrorist attack gathered in New York for a memorial service filled with prayer and song.

In 2013, Penn State said it would pay $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

In 2016, the FBI dropped what amounted to a political bomb on the Clinton campaign when it announced it was investigating whether emails on a device belonging to disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner, the estranged husband of one of Clinton's closest aides, Huma Abedin, might contain classified information.

Ten years ago: Airlines canceled more than 7,000 flights in advance of Hurricane Sandy, transit systems in New York, Philadelphia and Washington were shut down, and forecasters warned the New York area could see an 11-foot wall of water. President Barrack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney altered their campaign travel plans because of the approaching superstorm. The San Francisco Giants won their second World Series title in three years, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings to complete a four-game sweep.

Five years ago: During a visit to South Korea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that the threat of nuclear missile attacks by North Korea was accelerating; he accused the North of illegal and unnecessary missile and nuclear programs. Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel was suspended for the first five games of the 2018 season for making a racist gesture toward Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish after hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series off of Darvish, who was born in Japan.

One year ago: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company was rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future. (The social network itself would still be called Facebook.) Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested at New York's Citi Field, where a hip-hop music festival was taking place; he would be charged with participating in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of cocaine and other drugs into the New York area. (The rapper pleaded guilty to a conspiracy drug charge that carried a mandatory five-year prison sentence.) Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers, two days after the second-winningest coach in NHL history was among those implicated for not swiftly responding to allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually assaulted by another coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Today's Birthdays: Jazz singer Cleo Laine is 95. Actor Joan Plowright is 93. Actor Jane Alexander is 83. Actor Dennis Franz is 78. Actor Telma Hopkins is 74. Caitlyn Jenner is 73. Actor Annie Potts is 70. Songwriter/producer Desmond Child is 69. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is 67. Rock musician Stephen Morris (New Order) is 65. Rock singer-musician William Reid (The Jesus &amp; Mary Chain) is 64. Actor Mark Derwin is 62. Actor Daphne Zuniga is 60. Actor Lauren Holly is 59. Talk show host-comedian-actor Sheryl Underwood is 59. Actor Jami Gertz is 57. Actor Chris Bauer is 56. Actor-comedian Andy Richter is 56. Actor Julia Roberts is 55. Country singer-musician Caitlin Cary is 54. Actor Jeremy Davies is 53. Singer Ben Harper is 53. Country singer Brad Paisley is 50. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is 48. Actor Gwendoline Christie is 44. Singer Justin Guarini (TV: "American Idol") is 44. Pop singer Brett Dennen is 43. Actor Charlie Semine is 42. Actor Matt Smith is 40. Actor Finn Wittrock is 38. Actor Troian Bellisario is 37. Singer/rapper Frank Ocean is 35. Actor Lexi Ainsworth (TV: "General Hospital") is 30. Actor Nolan Gould is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2022. There are 64 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 28, 1922, fascism came to Italy as Benito Mussolini took control of the government.On this date:In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act establishing Harvard College.In 1726, the original edition of "Gulliver's Travels," a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift, was first published in London.In 1858, Rowland Hussey Macy opened his first New York store at Sixth Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland.In 1914, medical researcher Jonas Salk, who developed the first successful polio vaccine, was born in New York.In 1919, Congress enacted the Volstead Act, which provided for enforcement of Prohibition, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto.In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary.In 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the United States that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba; in return, the U.S. secretly agreed to remove nuclear missiles from U.S. installations in Turkey.In 1991, what became known as "The Perfect Storm" began forming hundreds of miles east of Nova Scotia; lost at sea during the storm were the six crew members of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts.In 2001, the families of people killed in the September 11 terrorist attack gathered in New York for a memorial service filled with prayer and song.In 2013, Penn State said it would pay $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.In 2016, the FBI dropped what amounted to a political bomb on the Clinton campaign when it announced it was investigating whether emails on a device belonging to disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner, the estranged husband of one of Clinton's closest aides, Huma Abedin, might contain classified information.Ten years ago: Airlines canceled more than 7,000 flights in advance of Hurricane Sandy, transit systems in New York, Philadelphia and Washington were shut down, and forecasters warned the New York area could see an 11-foot wall of water. President Barrack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney altered their campaign travel plans because of the approaching superstorm. The San Francisco Giants won their second World Series title in three years, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings to complete a four-game sweep.Five years ago: During a visit to South Korea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that the threat of nuclear missile attacks by North Korea was accelerating; he accused the North of illegal and unnecessary missile and nuclear programs. Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel was suspended for the first five games of the 2018 season for making a racist gesture toward Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish after hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series off of Darvish, who was born in Japan.One year ago: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company was rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future. (The social network itself would still be called Facebook.) Rapper Fetty Wap was arrested at New York's Citi Field, where a hip-hop music festival was taking place; he would be charged with participating in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of cocaine and other drugs into the New York area. (The rapper pleaded guilty to a conspiracy drug charge that carried a mandatory five-year prison sentence.) Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers, two days after the second-winningest coach in NHL history was among those implicated for not swiftly responding to allegations by a Chicago Blackhawks player of being sexually assaulted by another coach during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs.Today's Birthdays: Jazz singer Cleo Laine is 95. Actor Joan Plowright is 93. Actor Jane Alexander is 83. Actor Dennis Franz is 78. Actor Telma Hopkins is 74. Caitlyn Jenner is 73. Actor Annie Potts is 70. Songwriter/producer Desmond Child is 69. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is 67. Rock musician Stephen Morris (New Order) is 65. Rock singer-musician William Reid (The Jesus &amp; Mary Chain) is 64. Actor Mark Derwin is 62. Actor Daphne Zuniga is 60. Actor Lauren Holly is 59. Talk show host-comedian-actor Sheryl Underwood is 59. Actor Jami Gertz is 57. Actor Chris Bauer is 56. Actor-comedian Andy Richter is 56. Actor Julia Roberts is 55. Country singer-musician Caitlin Cary is 54. Actor Jeremy Davies is 53. Singer Ben Harper is 53. Country singer Brad Paisley is 50. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is 48. Actor Gwendoline Christie is 44. Singer Justin Guarini (TV: "American Idol") is 44. Pop singer Brett Dennen is 43. Actor Charlie Semine is 42. Actor Matt Smith is 40. Actor Finn Wittrock is 38. Actor Troian Bellisario is 37. Singer/rapper Frank Ocean is 35. Actor Lexi Ainsworth (TV: "General Hospital") is 30. Actor Nolan Gould is 24.

Today in History - October 28

Brent Terstriep has been selected as Kansas Department of Transportation’s District Two Engineer in Salina. 

Terstriep transferred to Salina from his position as the District Five Engineer in Hutchinson. He succeeds Randy West, who retired last month.

Terstriep pursued his civil engineering degree at the University of Kansas. After graduation, he began with KDOT in 1999 as an Engineering Associate I in Wichita. Through a series of promotions, Terstriep then became the District Five Engineer in Hutchinson in March 2017.

“When I started here, I didn’t expect much out of KDOT and I started with very little in the construction office,” Terstriep said. “But KDOT has turned out to be a great workplace and I enjoy the people I get to work with every day, including KDOT employees and the people in our communities.”

He is devoted to safety at KDOT and looks forward to helping communities with their transportation needs and especially those as they relate to our highway system through their respective communities.

 “Everyone has to go home as good or better than when they started their day,” said Terstriep. “That’s what makes transportation safety so important.”

KDOTBrent Terstriep has been selected as Kansas Department of Transportation’s District Two Engineer in Salina. Terstriep transferred to Salina from his position as the District Five Engineer in Hutchinson. He succeeds Randy West, who retired last month.Terstriep pursued his civil engineering degree at the University of Kansas. After graduation, he began with KDOT in 1999 as an Engineering Associate I in Wichita. Through a series of promotions, Terstriep then became the District Five Engineer in Hutchinson in March 2017.“When I started here, I didn’t expect much out of KDOT and I started with very little in the construction office,” Terstriep said. “But KDOT has turned out to be a great workplace and I enjoy the people I get to work with every day, including KDOT employees and the people in our communities.”He is devoted to safety at KDOT and looks forward to helping communities with their transportation needs and especially those as they relate to our highway system through their respective communities. “Everyone has to go home as good or better than when they started their day,” said Terstriep. “That’s what makes transportation safety so important.”

Terstriep selected as KDOT district engineer in Salina

More than 700 runners from 30 states are expected to run the Salina Crossroads Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relays and 4.01K Family Fun Run on Nov. 5 in downtown Salina. 

This will be the first USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier marathon ever held in Salina. 

“We are excited to have such a huge turnout for our first Salina Crossroads Marathon event and look forward to growing this into one of the premier running events in Kansas,” said Co-race Director Daniel Craig. “We want to say a special thank you to JoVonna Rutherford for helping us with the special event permit and Sgt. Chad McCary and Brent Buchwald (Street Superintendent for City of Salina) for helping us develop a flat, fast, and scenic route that minimizes disruption to traffic."

Craig noted that the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce ha estimated that the Salina Crossroads Marathon will bring in $380,000 in economic impact to the community and 100 percent of the entry fees will go to four youth sports organizations in Salina: Salina Family YMCA, Salina Area Youth Sportsmanship Initiative, Kansas Youth Sports, and USD 305 School Marathon. 

"We are doing our best to get the word out about the race and the streets that will be impacted so that community members can plan ahead and use alternative routes when possible. We know that there will be some disruptions to traffic on race day, so we appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to the economic impact that the Salina Crossroads Marathon will have for the community as well as the funds from the race entry fees that we will be able to provide to our youth sports organizations. We invite everyone in the community to come cheer on the runners and show everyone what an amazing community we have here in Salina,” Craig said.

There are five events to participate in on Nov. 5. In addition to the full marathon there is also a half marathon, half marathon relay, marathon relay, and 4.01K (2.5 mile) Family Fun Run/Walk. To learn more about the races or to register visit runsalinacrossroads.com. Runners and walkers can register up to and including the morning of the race although early registration is encouraged. 

“We are super excited to hear how many people are using Salina Crossroads as their first race. The 4.01K (2.5 mile) Family Fun Run/Walk and Team Relays are a fun way to come be a part of Salina’s first ever USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier Marathon weekend,” said Craig. 

All finishers get a custom-designed medal by Vortex and there will be great post-race food and lots of fun photo ops.

“We get a lot of questions about the relay events, which are fun way to complete a half marathon or marathon as a team,” said Craig. “A half marathon and marathon relay involves a team of runners splitting the distance of a typical half marathon or marathon into several ‘legs.’ Each team member is responsible for running 1 leg of the race so that the team, as a whole, can cover the half marathon distance (13.1 miles) or marathon distance (26.2 miles). A single runner's belt is provided per team, and the idea is for each runner, on finishing their leg, to pass the runners belt forward to the next team member. That runner then wears the runner's belt and passes it on to the next runner, and so on, until the half marathon or marathon has been completed. Leg 1 is 3.7 miles; Leg 2 is 5.1 miles; Leg 3 is 4.3 miles; Leg 4 (marathon relay only) is 3.7 miles; Leg 5 is 5.1 miles; Leg 6 is 4.3 miles. Each team will be responsible for getting team members to their relay transition location.”

One of the most important elements in putting on a high quality event is volunteers. 

"We are getting a great response, but could still use additional volunteers. Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community!" Craig noted.

Volunteers can sign up <a href="https://salinacrossroadsmarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/">here</a>.&nbsp;

Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and will be provided with a volunteer kit, which will include volunteer instructions and contact information in case they have any questions during the event.

Live updates during the race are available <a href="https://www.athlinks.com/event/363794/results/Event/1001423/Results">here</a>. There are three splits (mile 3, mile 5, and mile 8 as well as the halfway point and finish line).

●Noon-7 p.m.: Packet pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton

●7 p.m.: Pre-race meeting on the patio of Homewood Suites by Hilton

●7:15 p.m.: Fun raffle drawing for bib numbers

●7:30-9 p.m.: Fun music presented by DJ Cash Hollistah on the patio

●6-7:30 a.m.: Late registration/packet pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton

Salina Crossroads MarathonMore than 700 runners from 30 states are expected to run the Salina Crossroads Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relays and 4.01K Family Fun Run on Nov. 5 in downtown Salina. This will be the first USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier marathon ever held in Salina. “We are excited to have such a huge turnout for our first Salina Crossroads Marathon event and look forward to growing this into one of the premier running events in Kansas,” said Co-race Director Daniel Craig. “We want to say a special thank you to JoVonna Rutherford for helping us with the special event permit and Sgt. Chad McCary and Brent Buchwald (Street Superintendent for City of Salina) for helping us develop a flat, fast, and scenic route that minimizes disruption to traffic."<figure>
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 </figure>Craig noted that the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce ha estimated that the Salina Crossroads Marathon will bring in $380,000 in economic impact to the community and 100 percent of the entry fees will go to four youth sports organizations in Salina: Salina Family YMCA, Salina Area Youth Sportsmanship Initiative, Kansas Youth Sports, and USD 305 School Marathon. "We are doing our best to get the word out about the race and the streets that will be impacted so that community members can plan ahead and use alternative routes when possible. We know that there will be some disruptions to traffic on race day, so we appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to the economic impact that the Salina Crossroads Marathon will have for the community as well as the funds from the race entry fees that we will be able to provide to our youth sports organizations. We invite everyone in the community to come cheer on the runners and show everyone what an amazing community we have here in Salina,” Craig said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666930101119.jpeg" alt="Parking map courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon" />
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 </figure>There are five events to participate in on Nov. 5. In addition to the full marathon there is also a half marathon, half marathon relay, marathon relay, and 4.01K (2.5 mile) Family Fun Run/Walk. To learn more about the races or to register visit runsalinacrossroads.com. Runners and walkers can register up to and including the morning of the race although early registration is encouraged. “We are super excited to hear how many people are using Salina Crossroads as their first race. The 4.01K (2.5 mile) Family Fun Run/Walk and Team Relays are a fun way to come be a part of Salina’s first ever USATF Certified and Boston Qualifier Marathon weekend,” said Craig. All finishers get a custom-designed medal by Vortex and there will be great post-race food and lots of fun photo ops.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666930222713.jpeg" alt="One of the custom-designed medals. Photo courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon" />
 <figcaption>One of the custom-designed medals. Photo courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon</figcaption>
 </figure>“We get a lot of questions about the relay events, which are fun way to complete a half marathon or marathon as a team,” said Craig. “A half marathon and marathon relay involves a team of runners splitting the distance of a typical half marathon or marathon into several ‘legs.’ Each team member is responsible for running 1 leg of the race so that the team, as a whole, can cover the half marathon distance (13.1 miles) or marathon distance (26.2 miles). A single runner's belt is provided per team, and the idea is for each runner, on finishing their leg, to pass the runners belt forward to the next team member. That runner then wears the runner's belt and passes it on to the next runner, and so on, until the half marathon or marathon has been completed. Leg 1 is 3.7 miles; Leg 2 is 5.1 miles; Leg 3 is 4.3 miles; Leg 4 (marathon relay only) is 3.7 miles; Leg 5 is 5.1 miles; Leg 6 is 4.3 miles. Each team will be responsible for getting team members to their relay transition location.”<h2>Volunteers needed</h2>One of the most important elements in putting on a high quality event is volunteers. "We are getting a great response, but could still use additional volunteers. Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community!" Craig noted.Volunteers can sign up <a href="https://salinacrossroadsmarathon.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/">here</a>.&nbsp;Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and will be provided with a volunteer kit, which will include volunteer instructions and contact information in case they have any questions during the event.<h2>Tracking runners during the race</h2>Live updates during the race are available <a href="https://www.athlinks.com/event/363794/results/Event/1001423/Results">here</a>. There are three splits (mile 3, mile 5, and mile 8 as well as the halfway point and finish line).<h2>Packet Pickup/Race Day Schedule</h2>Nov. 4●Noon-7 p.m.: Packet pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton●7 p.m.: Pre-race meeting on the patio of Homewood Suites by Hilton●7:15 p.m.: Fun raffle drawing for bib numbers●7:30-9 p.m.: Fun music presented by DJ Cash Hollistah on the patioNov. 5●6-7:30 a.m.: Late registration/packet pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton●7:55 a.m.: National Anthem●8 a.m.: Marathon, half marathon, half marathon relay, and marathon relay races begin●8:10 a.m.: 4.01K Family Fun Run/Walk begins●9:30 a.m.: 4.01K Family Fun Run/Walk Awards Ceremony (Announcement of top three male and top three female runners)●10:30 a.m.: Half marathon and Team Relay Awards Ceremony (Announcement of top three male and top three female runners in the half marathon and winning teams for the half marathon and marathon team relays)●Noon: Marathon Awards Ceremony (Announcement of top three male and top three female runners)●Following the race there will be drinks, snacks, and burgers from Cozy Inn●11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Music by The Blades on the patio of Homewood Suites by Hilton●1 -3 p.m.: Fun music presented by DJ Cash Hollistah on the patio of Homewood Suites by HiltonFor more information about the Salina Crossroads Marathon check out the website at runsalinacrossroads.com or follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469896640070189.

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