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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 </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

●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 Hilton

For 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.

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666929927450.jpeg" alt="Route map courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon" />
 <figcaption>Route map courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon</figcaption>
 </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" />
 <figcaption>Parking map courtesy Salina Crossroads Marathon</figcaption>
 </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.

Huge turnout expected for Salina Crossroads Marathon event on Nov. 5

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The Kelly administration sees a bright future for Salina and its partnership with the community.

That's the word from Lieutenant Governor David Toland during an exclusive interview with Salina Post earlier this week.

Toland said the Kelly administration is proud of its partnership with the people of Salina. Toland noted not only the growth and vibrance of downtown Salina, but also the growth in local manufacturing and housing starts.

"We've been really proud, Governor Kelly and I, to have been partners with the Salina community in all of this growth, and we think that the future's very bright, and we're going to continue with the same approach and policy to economic development and to community development that we've had from the start," Toland said. "We think that that is going to continue to bring rich dividends for the Salina community."

Toland also talked about some of the accomplishments of the administration's first term.

"Since I work for the Education Governor, I would be remiss if I didn't start with fully funding our K-12 system for the last four years in a row and getting the state out of the cycle of litigation about underfunding that had really bedeviled us for over 20 years," Toland said.

"We're proud of the investments we've made in our K-12 system, but also in higher education, and that includes K-State Salina and the amazing programs that are happening there," he said.

Toland also noted new investments in the state's community colleges and technical colleges.

At the state level, there has been more than $14 billion of new investment that has occurred since Kelly took office in January of 2019, including 52,000 new and retained jobs, Toland said. 

"You look at Salina specifically, there have been over 1,300 new jobs created under the Kelly administration. That's 1,323 to be specific. And we've had $687.4 million of private business investment that has happened in Saline County since 2019," he said.

"When you look at the variety of things that have happened in Salina specifically, you know, from Schwans, where the largest frozen pizza plant in the world is going to open next week to Great Plains Manufacturing, which has taken over the Phillips Lighting facility, is just such a great opportunity to really grow the Kubota footprint in Kansas," Toland continued. "There's so much room for growth in that massive facility."

Toland also talked about 1 Vision Aviation at the Salina Regional Airport as an example of growth in Salina, noting how 1 Vision Aviation was able to utilize the assets of the airport in creating new jobs and new investment.

"It's so healthy to have this kind of diversity, from food processing to advanced manufacturing to maintenance, repair, and overhaul for aviation. It's really a good sign about the health of the Salina economy that you've had this kind of diversity of growth," he said.

Getting legislation passed to eliminate the state's sales tax on groceries is also listed among the Kelly administration's accomplishments.

"We're really proud that we were able to ax the food tax. And this is both an accomplishment and a to-do for January because axing the food tax got through, but it's on a schedule that takes it a couple of years out before it's actually eliminated, and that's because Derek Schmidt's allies in the legislature didn't want to give Governor Kelly a win in an election year, and so they were playing politics with people's grocery bills," Toland said. 

"And so, Priority One along with Medicaid expansion in our second term is going to be immediately axing the food tax so that it takes effect hopefully in January, so that we can give some relief to families that are really struggling and seniors in particular who are on fixed incomes," he said.

According to Toland, there are more than 1,000 highway construction projects that currently are underway across the state.

"You know, coming to Salina on I-70, there are an awful lot of orange barrels, and that's a good thing. It means that we've stopped the raid of the 'Bank of KDOT' that happened under the Brownback administration, all these transfers of money that Derek Schmidt supported, and we've been able to fully fund the infrastructure we need," Toland said. 

Additionally, as part of the IKE Transportation Plan through the Kansas Department of Transportation, funding is available to increase broadband internet offerings in the state.

"We're really proud that there are 55,000 new households and businesses that have been connected to high-speed internet in the last 18 months," he said.

"When you think about those kinds of investements, and then you think about how Derek Schmidt says he wants to get in and start slashing and cutting, you know, he's going to be cutting broadband. He's going to be cutting economic development. He's going to be cutting the highway program. And these are things that the voters have made clear are important to them and they don't want to see us go down that road again," Toland said. 

As campaigning for the upcoming election has progressed, a number of well-known Republicans have come out in support of the Kelly-Toland ticket. Those Republicans include former Kansas governors Bill Graves and Mike Hayden, former U.S. senators from Kansas Nancy Kassebaum and Sheila Frahm, former U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, former Republican National Committee Committeewoman Alicia Salisbury, and former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan.

"I think it reflects who the governor and I are as people. We are centrist, concensus builders who work to find common ground and who don't worry so much about party labels. We worry about getting the public policy right and doing things that not only help people in the here and now, but really set up the next generation for success," Toland said.

He continued, "Ultimately, I think the reason we've got such strong Republican support across the state is that folks see that Governor Kelly is a middle-of-the-road governor who works to craft sound public policy and isn't worried about party labels. She's worried about getting it right."

Recently, the British tabloid The Daily Mail falsely claimed that the Kansas Department of Commerce and its Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC), provided funding for drag shows in Wichita. A poster for one of the shows included the Department of Commerce/KCAIC logo. 

Members of the GOP, including Kelly's gubernatorial opponent Derek Schmidt, expressed outrage over the alleged funding, which the Kelly administration quickly debunked as false.

READ: Kan. GOP seize on false report about drag show to attack Governor

When asked about the issue, Toland said, "It's just flat out not true. It didn't happen," calling the incident a "classic, late October political dirty trick."

OpenStudios, the sponsor of one of the Wichita events, also noted that no state funds were to be used for the event. In a post on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OpenStudiosICT">its Facebook page</a>, Open Studios wrote, "You may have noticed we had to erase a few posts about the event because of some (frustrating) marketing miscommunications. After a few inquiries, we’d like to clarify that the KCAIC is not sponsoring this event. Their logo was placed on former posters because of their relationship with Fisch Bowl Inc., who hosts the OpenStudios spaces at Towne West. No state funds were used in support of this event."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666922239896.jpeg" alt="Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland. Photo courtesy Kelly/Toland Campaign" />
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Kelly administration sees a bright future for Salina and its partnership with the community.That's the word from Lieutenant Governor David Toland during an exclusive interview with Salina Post earlier this week.Toland said the Kelly administration is proud of its partnership with the people of Salina. Toland noted not only the growth and vibrance of downtown Salina, but also the growth in local manufacturing and housing starts."We've been really proud, Governor Kelly and I, to have been partners with the Salina community in all of this growth, and we think that the future's very bright, and we're going to continue with the same approach and policy to economic development and to community development that we've had from the start," Toland said. "We think that that is going to continue to bring rich dividends for the Salina community."School fundingToland also talked about some of the accomplishments of the administration's first term."Since I work for the Education Governor, I would be remiss if I didn't start with fully funding our K-12 system for the last four years in a row and getting the state out of the cycle of litigation about underfunding that had really bedeviled us for over 20 years," Toland said."We're proud of the investments we've made in our K-12 system, but also in higher education, and that includes K-State Salina and the amazing programs that are happening there," he said.Toland also noted new investments in the state's community colleges and technical colleges.Economic developmentAt the state level, there has been more than $14 billion of new investment that has occurred since Kelly took office in January of 2019, including 52,000 new and retained jobs, Toland said. "You look at Salina specifically, there have been over 1,300 new jobs created under the Kelly administration. That's 1,323 to be specific. And we've had $687.4 million of private business investment that has happened in Saline County since 2019," he said."When you look at the variety of things that have happened in Salina specifically, you know, from Schwans, where the largest frozen pizza plant in the world is going to open next week to Great Plains Manufacturing, which has taken over the Phillips Lighting facility, is just such a great opportunity to really grow the Kubota footprint in Kansas," Toland continued. "There's so much room for growth in that massive facility."Toland also talked about 1 Vision Aviation at the Salina Regional Airport as an example of growth in Salina, noting how 1 Vision Aviation was able to utilize the assets of the airport in creating new jobs and new investment."It's so healthy to have this kind of diversity, from food processing to advanced manufacturing to maintenance, repair, and overhaul for aviation. It's really a good sign about the health of the Salina economy that you've had this kind of diversity of growth," he said.Axing the food taxGetting legislation passed to eliminate the state's sales tax on groceries is also listed among the Kelly administration's accomplishments."We're really proud that we were able to ax the food tax. And this is both an accomplishment and a to-do for January because axing the food tax got through, but it's on a schedule that takes it a couple of years out before it's actually eliminated, and that's because Derek Schmidt's allies in the legislature didn't want to give Governor Kelly a win in an election year, and so they were playing politics with people's grocery bills," Toland said. "And so, Priority One along with Medicaid expansion in our second term is going to be immediately axing the food tax so that it takes effect hopefully in January, so that we can give some relief to families that are really struggling and seniors in particular who are on fixed incomes," he said.InfrastructureAccording to Toland, there are more than 1,000 highway construction projects that currently are underway across the state."You know, coming to Salina on I-70, there are an awful lot of orange barrels, and that's a good thing. It means that we've stopped the raid of the 'Bank of KDOT' that happened under the Brownback administration, all these transfers of money that Derek Schmidt supported, and we've been able to fully fund the infrastructure we need," Toland said. Additionally, as part of the IKE Transportation Plan through the Kansas Department of Transportation, funding is available to increase broadband internet offerings in the state."We're really proud that there are 55,000 new households and businesses that have been connected to high-speed internet in the last 18 months," he said."When you think about those kinds of investements, and then you think about how Derek Schmidt says he wants to get in and start slashing and cutting, you know, he's going to be cutting broadband. He's going to be cutting economic development. He's going to be cutting the highway program. And these are things that the voters have made clear are important to them and they don't want to see us go down that road again," Toland said. Republican supportAs campaigning for the upcoming election has progressed, a number of well-known Republicans have come out in support of the Kelly-Toland ticket. Those Republicans include former Kansas governors Bill Graves and Mike Hayden, former U.S. senators from Kansas Nancy Kassebaum and Sheila Frahm, former U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, former Republican National Committee Committeewoman Alicia Salisbury, and former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan."I think it reflects who the governor and I are as people. We are centrist, concensus builders who work to find common ground and who don't worry so much about party labels. We worry about getting the public policy right and doing things that not only help people in the here and now, but really set up the next generation for success," Toland said.He continued, "Ultimately, I think the reason we've got such strong Republican support across the state is that folks see that Governor Kelly is a middle-of-the-road governor who works to craft sound public policy and isn't worried about party labels. She's worried about getting it right."No drag party fundingRecently, the British tabloid The Daily Mail falsely claimed that the Kansas Department of Commerce and its Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC), provided funding for drag shows in Wichita. A poster for one of the shows included the Department of Commerce/KCAIC logo. Members of the GOP, including Kelly's gubernatorial opponent Derek Schmidt, expressed outrage over the alleged funding, which the Kelly administration quickly debunked as false.READ: Kan. GOP seize on false report about drag show to attack GovernorWhen asked about the issue, Toland said, "It's just flat out not true. It didn't happen," calling the incident a "classic, late October political dirty trick."OpenStudios, the sponsor of one of the Wichita events, also noted that no state funds were to be used for the event. In a post on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OpenStudiosICT">its Facebook page</a>, Open Studios wrote, "You may have noticed we had to erase a few posts about the event because of some (frustrating) marketing miscommunications. After a few inquiries, we’d like to clarify that the KCAIC is not sponsoring this event. Their logo was placed on former posters because of their relationship with Fisch Bowl Inc., who hosts the OpenStudios spaces at Towne West. No state funds were used in support of this event."

Salina's future bright, Lieutenant Governor David Toland says

A juvenile was injured in an accident just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Salina.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Gregory Arnold, 44, Salina, was southbound on Roach Street and began to make an eastbound turn onto Pentwood Drive. 

A juvenile on a bicycle was northbound on the east sidewalk, failed to yield and struck the passenger side fender of the Dodge.

The juvenile had minor injuries. Arnold was not injured. The KHP released no additional details.

A juvenile was injured in an accident just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Salina.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Gregory Arnold, 44, Salina, was southbound on Roach Street and began to make an eastbound turn onto Pentwood Drive. A juvenile on a bicycle was northbound on the east sidewalk, failed to yield and struck the passenger side fender of the Dodge.The juvenile had minor injuries. Arnold was not injured. The KHP released no additional details.

Juvenile on bicycle struck fender of car driven by Salina man

· Full, part time, and seasonal positions available.

· Floral experience preferred, on the job training available if needed.

· Knowledge of floral design, and a sense of color is needed.

· This is a way to show your creativity and artistic abilities with use of many different varieties of fresh flowers

· Apply in person at Pettle’s Flowers, 341 Center St., Salina

Pettle’s Flowers an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 </figure>· Full, part time, and seasonal positions available.· Floral experience preferred, on the job training available if needed.· Knowledge of floral design, and a sense of color is needed.· This is a way to show your creativity and artistic abilities with use of many different varieties of fresh flowers· Apply in person at Pettle’s Flowers, 341 Center St., SalinaPettle’s Flowers an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salvation Army announces application dates for Christmas assistance

Putting all its energy into the music, the group Classic Albums Live is bringing some Pink Floyd to Salina in January.

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is scheduled for 8 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $25 and go on sale at noon Friday. The Stiefel box office is open for walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You also can buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998.

About the artist courtesy Stiefel Theatre

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. 

“Think of it as a recital,” said Martin, “These albums are historic and stand the test of time.” 

Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. 

“We don’t dress up or wear any sort of costume. We just stand there and play. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album,” said Martin. 

With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success.

“We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote - ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy,” Martin said. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666840310544.jpeg" alt="Classic Albums Live is coming to Salina's historic Stiefel Theatre in January. Photos courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
 <figcaption>Classic Albums Live is coming to Salina's historic Stiefel Theatre in January. Photos courtesy Stiefel Theatre</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTPutting all its energy into the music, the group Classic Albums Live is bringing some Pink Floyd to Salina in January.Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is scheduled for 8 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $25 and go on sale at noon Friday. The Stiefel box office is open for walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You also can buy online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or call the Stiefel at 785-827-1998.About the artist courtesy Stiefel TheatreFounded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage - note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” said Martin, “These albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. “We don’t dress up or wear any sort of costume. We just stand there and play. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album,” said Martin. With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success.“We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote - ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy,” Martin said.

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' coming to Stiefel

DICKINSON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Salina men in connection with theft and drug allegations.

On Tuesday, the Dickinson County Sheriff received a report of a suspicious Craigslist post that involved a John Deere 4044R tractor - valued at $36,645, according to a media release. Investigators learned the tractor had been stolen from Prairieland Partners in Abilene.

As the investigation continued, undercover officers made arrangements to purchase the tractor. The undercover officers met with the suspects in the 1000 block of 1700 Avenue and started to discuss the purchase of the tractor that was in possession of the suspects.

As a result, deputies arrested Alan T. Kosakowski and Joshua D. Baker, both of Salina, and recovered the tractor.

At the time of the arrest, the sheriff’s office utilized the&nbsp;Abilene Police Department K9 and determined the suspects were also in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

Kosakowski and Baker are being held in the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges that include felony theft, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;

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 </figure>DICKINSON COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Salina men in connection with theft and drug allegations.On Tuesday, the Dickinson County Sheriff received a report of a suspicious Craigslist post that involved a John Deere 4044R tractor - valued at $36,645, according to a media release. Investigators learned the tractor had been stolen from Prairieland Partners in Abilene.As the investigation continued, undercover officers made arrangements to purchase the tractor. The undercover officers met with the suspects in the 1000 block of 1700 Avenue and started to discuss the purchase of the tractor that was in possession of the suspects.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Alan T. Kosakowski. Photo courtesy Dickinson County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>As a result, deputies arrested Alan T. Kosakowski and Joshua D. Baker, both of Salina, and recovered the tractor.At the time of the arrest, the sheriff’s office utilized the&nbsp;Abilene Police Department K9 and determined the suspects were also in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.Kosakowski and Baker are being held in the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges that include felony theft, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana.&nbsp;

Undercover deputies arrest 2 Salina men, recover stolen tractor

A Salina man was cited after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in the central part of the city.

Everett Burdett, 65, of Salina, was eastbound on W. Prescott Avenue in a 2014 Toyota Sienna when he failed to stop at the red light at S. Santa Fe Avenue and struck a northbound 2017 Dodge Charger driven by Kaitlynn Lawrence, 22, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The airbags deployed in both vehicles and the drivers suffered minor injuries, but were not transported to the hospital, Forrester said. 

Both vehicles sustained front-end damage and were towed from the scene.

Forrester said Burdett was cited for failing to stop at the stoplight.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man was cited after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in the central part of the city.Everett Burdett, 65, of Salina, was eastbound on W. Prescott Avenue in a 2014 Toyota Sienna when he failed to stop at the red light at S. Santa Fe Avenue and struck a northbound 2017 Dodge Charger driven by Kaitlynn Lawrence, 22, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The airbags deployed in both vehicles and the drivers suffered minor injuries, but were not transported to the hospital, Forrester said. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage and were towed from the scene.Forrester said Burdett was cited for failing to stop at the stoplight.

Drivers injured when car, minivan collide in central Salina

Keeping animals warm and comfortable this winter is the idea behind an upcoming straw bale giveaway.

The Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter is planning a Straw Bale Giveaway Day on Nov. 5. During the drive-through event, pet owners can get a free straw bale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. Second. 

"Our animals rely on us to keep their areas filled with warm, comfortable straw during the cold winter months," the Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter noted in a news release.

One free straw bale per pet owner will be available while supplies last. Volunteers will be on hand to load one bale per pet owner during the drive-through event.

By SALINA POST Keeping animals warm and comfortable this winter is the idea behind an upcoming straw bale giveaway.The Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter is planning a Straw Bale Giveaway Day on Nov. 5. During the drive-through event, pet owners can get a free straw bale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. Second. "Our animals rely on us to keep their areas filled with warm, comfortable straw during the cold winter months," the Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter noted in a news release.One free straw bale per pet owner will be available while supplies last. Volunteers will be on hand to load one bale per pet owner during the drive-through event.

Friends of Salina Animal Shelter giving away straw bales to pet owners

UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service has adjusted rainfall chances for our area. That new information is reflected below.

Scattered showers look to develop over central Kansas today and move slowly eastward across the state into the night time hours. Rainfall amounts will range from a trace to three tenths of an inch.

UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service has adjusted rainfall chances for our area. That new information is reflected below.<figure>
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 </figure>National Weather ServiceScattered showers look to develop over central Kansas today and move slowly eastward across the state into the night time hours. Rainfall amounts will range from a trace to three tenths of an inch.

UPDATE: NWS adjusts rain chances for our area Thursday

Today is Thursday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2022. There are 65 days left in the year.

On Oct. 27, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 11 congregants and wounded six others at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history; authorities said the suspect, Robert Bowers, raged against Jews during and after the rampage. (Bowers, whose trial is now set for April 2023, has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors are seeking a death sentence.)

In 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays calling for ratification of the United States Constitution, was published.

In 1904, the first rapid transit subway, the IRT, was inaugurated in New York City.

In 1914, author-poet Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales.

In 1941, the Chicago Daily Tribune dismissed the possibility of war with Japan, editorializing, "She cannot attack us. That is a military impossibility. Even our base at Hawaii is beyond the effective striking power of her fleet."

In 1954, U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was promoted to brigadier general, the first Black officer to achieve that rank in the USAF.

In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down while flying over Cuba, killing the pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr.

In 1971, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was renamed the Republic of Zaire (but it went back to its previous name in 1997).

In 1978, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their progress toward achieving a Middle East accord.

In 1995, a sniper killed one soldier and wounded 18 others at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (Paratrooper William J. Kreutzer was convicted in the shootings, and condemned to death; the sentence was later commuted to life in prison.)

In 1998, Hurricane Mitch cut through the western Caribbean, pummeling coastal Honduras and Belize; the storm caused several thousand deaths in Central America in the days that followed.

In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4, 3-0.

In 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was formally sworn as the Supreme Court's ninth justice, her oath administered in private by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Ten years ago: The eastern United States braced for high winds, torrential rains, power outages and even snow from Hurricane Sandy, which was headed north from the Caribbean toward a merger with two wintry weather systems.

Five years ago: Spain fired Catalonia's regional government and dissolved its parliament, after a Catalan declaration of independence that flouted the country's constitution. Golfer Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving, resolving charges from an arrest in which he was found passed out in his car with prescription drugs and marijuana in his system. The White House said federal officials had played no role in selecting a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown for a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid.

One year ago: The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. immigration authorities would no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other "protected" areas. Investigators in New Mexico said there was "some complacency" in how weapons were handled on a movie set where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer and wounded another person. The State Department said the United States had issued its first passport with an 'X' gender designation for a person who does not identify as male or female. Starbucks said it would raise its U.S. employees' pay and making other changes to improve working conditions in its stores; the company said all of its U.S. workers would earn at least $15 - and up to $23 - per hour by the following summer.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian John Cleese is 83. Author Maxine Hong Kingston is 82. Country singer Lee Greenwood is 80. Rock musician Garry Tallent (Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band) is 73. Author Fran Lebowitz is 72. Rock musician K.K. Downing is 71. TV personality Jayne Kennedy is 71. Actor-director Roberto Benigni is 70. Actor Peter Firth is 69. Actor Robert Picardo is 69. World Golf Hall of Famer Patty Sheehan is 66. Singer Simon Le Bon is 64. Country musician Jerry Dale McFadden (The Mavericks) is 58. Internet news editor Matt Drudge is 56. Rock musician Jason Finn (Presidents of the United States of America) is 55. Actor Sean Holland is 54. Actor Channon Roe is 53. Author Anthony Doerr is 49. Actor Sheeri Rappaport is 45. Actor David Walton is 44. Violinist Vanessa-Mae is 44. Actor-singer Kelly Osbourne is 38. Actor Christine Evangelista is 36. Actor Bryan Craig is 31. Actor Troy Gentile is 29.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2022. There are 65 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 27, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 11 congregants and wounded six others at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history; authorities said the suspect, Robert Bowers, raged against Jews during and after the rampage. (Bowers, whose trial is now set for April 2023, has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors are seeking a death sentence.)On this date:In 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays calling for ratification of the United States Constitution, was published.In 1904, the first rapid transit subway, the IRT, was inaugurated in New York City.In 1914, author-poet Dylan Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales.In 1941, the Chicago Daily Tribune dismissed the possibility of war with Japan, editorializing, "She cannot attack us. That is a military impossibility. Even our base at Hawaii is beyond the effective striking power of her fleet."In 1954, U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was promoted to brigadier general, the first Black officer to achieve that rank in the USAF.In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down while flying over Cuba, killing the pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr.In 1971, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was renamed the Republic of Zaire (but it went back to its previous name in 1997).In 1978, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their progress toward achieving a Middle East accord.In 1995, a sniper killed one soldier and wounded 18 others at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (Paratrooper William J. Kreutzer was convicted in the shootings, and condemned to death; the sentence was later commuted to life in prison.)In 1998, Hurricane Mitch cut through the western Caribbean, pummeling coastal Honduras and Belize; the storm caused several thousand deaths in Central America in the days that followed.In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4, 3-0.In 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was formally sworn as the Supreme Court's ninth justice, her oath administered in private by Chief Justice John Roberts.Ten years ago: The eastern United States braced for high winds, torrential rains, power outages and even snow from Hurricane Sandy, which was headed north from the Caribbean toward a merger with two wintry weather systems.Five years ago: Spain fired Catalonia's regional government and dissolved its parliament, after a Catalan declaration of independence that flouted the country's constitution. Golfer Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving, resolving charges from an arrest in which he was found passed out in his car with prescription drugs and marijuana in his system. The White House said federal officials had played no role in selecting a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown for a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid.One year ago: The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. immigration authorities would no longer make routine immigration arrests at schools, hospitals or a range of other "protected" areas. Investigators in New Mexico said there was "some complacency" in how weapons were handled on a movie set where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer and wounded another person. The State Department said the United States had issued its first passport with an 'X' gender designation for a person who does not identify as male or female. Starbucks said it would raise its U.S. employees' pay and making other changes to improve working conditions in its stores; the company said all of its U.S. workers would earn at least $15 - and up to $23 - per hour by the following summer.Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian John Cleese is 83. Author Maxine Hong Kingston is 82. Country singer Lee Greenwood is 80. Rock musician Garry Tallent (Bruce Springsteen &amp; the E Street Band) is 73. Author Fran Lebowitz is 72. Rock musician K.K. Downing is 71. TV personality Jayne Kennedy is 71. Actor-director Roberto Benigni is 70. Actor Peter Firth is 69. Actor Robert Picardo is 69. World Golf Hall of Famer Patty Sheehan is 66. Singer Simon Le Bon is 64. Country musician Jerry Dale McFadden (The Mavericks) is 58. Internet news editor Matt Drudge is 56. Rock musician Jason Finn (Presidents of the United States of America) is 55. Actor Sean Holland is 54. Actor Channon Roe is 53. Author Anthony Doerr is 49. Actor Sheeri Rappaport is 45. Actor David Walton is 44. Violinist Vanessa-Mae is 44. Actor-singer Kelly Osbourne is 38. Actor Christine Evangelista is 36. Actor Bryan Craig is 31. Actor Troy Gentile is 29.

Today in History - October 27

By RON FIELDS Post News Network

As&nbsp;<a href="https://nextlinkinternet.com/">Nextlink Internet</a>&nbsp;prepares to expand its network across Kansas and Nebraska, legacy broadband companies are questioning the Dallas-based company's strategy to deploy mostly fixed wireless connectivity to rural residents.

On Aug. 31, Nextlink was awarded almost a half-billion dollars from the Federal Communications Commission to expand its service.&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/90364494-09e3-468a-8103-8425c695fa4b">In both Kansas and Nebraska, more than $25 million</a>&nbsp;was dedicated to deploying a mix of fiber and fixed wireless connections to about 40,000 customers deemed to have substandard connectivity. The funding is part of the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund —&nbsp;RDOF.

Jimmy Todd, CEO of Lenora, Kan.-based&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nex-tech.com/">Nex-Tech</a>, contends the fixed wireless solution — which pipes a signal to customers via an access point on a tower or other high point —&nbsp;is not the solution.

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 </figure>By RON FIELDS Post News NetworkAs&nbsp;<a href="https://nextlinkinternet.com/">Nextlink Internet</a>&nbsp;prepares to expand its network across Kansas and Nebraska, legacy broadband companies are questioning the Dallas-based company's strategy to deploy mostly fixed wireless connectivity to rural residents.On Aug. 31, Nextlink was awarded almost a half-billion dollars from the Federal Communications Commission to expand its service.&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/90364494-09e3-468a-8103-8425c695fa4b">In both Kansas and Nebraska, more than $25 million</a>&nbsp;was dedicated to deploying a mix of fiber and fixed wireless connections to about 40,000 customers deemed to have substandard connectivity. The funding is part of the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund —&nbsp;RDOF.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iBphp1RILuA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Jimmy Todd, CEO of Lenora, Kan.-based&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nex-tech.com/">Nex-Tech</a>, contends the fixed wireless solution — which pipes a signal to customers via an access point on a tower or other high point —&nbsp;is not the solution."Fixed wireless is by no means the best option for them," he said. "The pandemic has taught us more than anything else how important it is to be connected. They're not going to get the same kind of service if those funds had gone to fiber providers."Nextlink, which began a decade ago serving communities around the Dallas-Fort Worth area, also was awarded $281 million&nbsp;in 2018 as part of the FCC's Connect America Fund Phase II —&nbsp;CAF II —&nbsp;which fueled its expansion into five additional states. In the RDOF grant, Nextlink proposed expanding that footprint to 11 states.The latest grant, Todd said, was a "quick reaction to an outgoing FCC leadership. With CAF II, before there was never any proof of whether or not that was good or not, they rolled out the first round of RDOF."Both grant programs have percentage-completion milestones that must be met. Todd said several of those milestones were "punted during the pandemic."Nextlink's Chief Strategy Officer Claude Aiken said the CAF II builds are ahead of the FCC's schedule — but Todd claimed in the more rural parts of Kansas, that is not the case."The completion percentages likely are based on population centers further east," he said. "When you're looking at numbers, it's easier to show a higher number of people connected versus a less densely populated area. Out where we're at, we haven't seen a lot of activity."Aiken said recently the company actually is ahead of its 2022 milestone of 40 percent completion in Kansas, with that state's CAF II work actually 60 percent completed.Todd admitted Nex-Tech saw strategic areas to expand its network, which currently serves over 30,000 customers and has in recent years expanded into Salina, Great Bend and Moundridge. At least some future fiber expansions could be off the table with Nextlink's plans."We'd hoped that we've have the opportunity to build fiber in these rural areas. (Nextlink) hasn't even built out to their CAF II obligations," he said. "Will customers even, four years from now, have any kind of coverage?"Their arrival keeps you from being able to take fiber to those customers," he added. "The operational costs are so much less. It costs more to deploy, but the operational cost is going to be less."Todd said, depending upon terrain, population density and other factors, fibers costs between $20,000 and $40,000 per mile to deploy. That's in addition to the approximately $3,000 per customer installation costs.Daniel Friesen, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Buhler, Kan.-based&nbsp;<a href="https://ideatek.com/">Ideatek</a>, also said fiber is the best long-term solution."While IdeaTek also operates a fixed-wireless network to provide internet to remote, rural areas, fiber is the only real future-proof solution for Kansas," he said. "Investing more in fiber means there would be less state or federal spending on technology that has the tendency to become quickly outdated. Fiber is the only technology proven to serve the state's needs for decades to come."Kansas and Nebraska have their own pools of dollars to help connect the unconnected — more than 80,000 in both Kansas and Nebraska lack broadband speeds of 25MB download/3MB upload."Nextlink does already offer service in parts of Nebraska, so any expansion of its services at least improves options for people, and in many cases, might be an option for service that was never available before," said Deb Collins, public information officer with the Nebraska Public Service Commission.Nextlink's Aiken said the Kansas pool of money to fund broadband projects is "significantly oversubscribed.""There are way more applications for funding than money to go around," he said. "Is the contention we should be double-funding these areas to do the same thing? ... This is going to enable people who might have otherwise not have had service to receive it."But the fixed wireless technology — and the promise it can deliver reliable 100MB-by-20MB speeds at minimum — leaves Todd dubious, especially when it comes to the radio spectrum the wireless signals travel on from tower to home."They just don't have the licensed spectrum to do it. They own some, but they're not going to get to gigabit speeds through that. It's subject to too much noise," he said.And distance from the source signal makes a difference, he said, noting the similarities to a stronger signal while being near a home router."The radios are going to have to be in such close proximity. (You can) use higher spectrum radio signals ... but the higher the spectrum, the shorter the distance it travels," Todd said. "Technology has come a long way to improve this, but only to a point."Aiken said the company is doing a trial run of speed tests for submission to the FCC, noting Nextlink has thousands of customers already using fixed wireless — and getting promised high-speed rates."Our chief technology officer has the next-generation gear that we've been deploying in areas that offer up to 500-by-100," Aiken said. "I would certainly hope if our chief technology officer is getting higher than 100-by-20 at his residence, we can certainly do that for other folks."While Friesen said he disagreed with Nextlink's reliance upon fixed wireless, he said the ambitious deployment plan is well-intentioned."How can you not be impressed by the enormous plans companies like NextLink have? They've made a huge commitment to underserved Kansans," he said. "Their wireless plans are highly ambitious, something not yet seen at scale in the market, but we respect any innovation and creativity in the broadband space if it accomplishes the mission of serving the underserved."We can support any mission that serves underserved Kansans, even if we disagree on the technological path forward."Aiken is confident Nextlink's plan of a mix of fiber and fixed wireless will provide the promised high-speed connectivity."We do our best to educate the rest of the world on what we can do, regardless of the technology," he said.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

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