After a few morning showers and storms across southern Kansas Sunday, warmer and drier air will start to move in. Sunday will be the coolest day of the week with hot and dry conditions expected the rest of the week.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAfter a few morning showers and storms across southern Kansas Sunday, warmer and drier air will start to move in. Sunday will be the coolest day of the week with hot and dry conditions expected the rest of the week.

NWS: Warm-up coming after Sunday; triple digits returning

LINDSBORG - Four new exhibitions open at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7JkNExXp7K2U6IkMRWgeZpgPmDqBqgEO4LYx8g7BJeSQ-EDCXTR0uDNbrmh78pWDFxYlaKEj-_ZBcuh_dPXOnSvHJrJOxjjmK9rcTygxpNSOKMhvtr8n7SI=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a>&nbsp;on Aug. 21 and continue through Oct. 23.

They feature a national biennial exhibitionWatercolor NOW!; sculpture by Danielle Robinson of Hays; works on paper by Erin Wiersma of Manhattan; and drawings by Maurice R. Bebb (1891-1986) from the Gallery's permanent collection. 

A reception for the exhibitions will be held on Aug. 21, from 2-4 p.m.

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGDY53MqEB4q4TMD_GfC0daJ76Iii-1ZgjJzl60KnODFy9k25EjhhVvLQuHCJywM4EBExk7sSR9gdUOjw6hS0x4WielauwyYJNWm3HJnccmRQ=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Watercolor NOW!</a>&nbsp;is a biennial exhibition held in various locations throughout the United States. It is open to members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGfqD0hdhmQLh3bga3Knyyx3wgitb0RkqRpW6TwAxUCJIXlt_A_qPz18m7XgLz25PjT_oKfaiiK4ynZzplZBNa8BAchN7mkOXxLnLWZDQa4vg=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Watercolor USA Honor Society</a>&nbsp;and showcases the best in contemporary watermedia work. The Honor Society is a unique organization formed in 1985 from a broad-based assemblage of inventive artists whose paintings have won awards and/or been juried into three Watercolor U.S.A. national exhibitions, or who have served as jurors to the exhibition. The group endeavors to promote an interest in watermedia painting through the national exhibition held at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGrNBn-pSq6F_qdqCae6LXvaL0N6arOmEa4T1h8fEJRNrmn7tKEcrNxJKY1IDJfHWSqXGMrGL3IC2MvCtZkIIcJA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Springfield Art Museum</a>in Missouri each year.

Danielle Robinson is a cast metal sculptor working in Hays and also an&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UG_nhwkOnriwznJoFRbbPIRih0Dc_LBCBgAo3BCgrF9AeFGMcSDqqFmW7owjHiLC7wT2GT4_muYBlrDw4s_Y3dr0oWLoP7v1FUTJpfRjx63I1Gb0zdR7t1mieHBqkpSJA5&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">adjunct instructor at Fort Hays State University</a>. She is a Southern California native who has shown in numerous group, invitational, and juried exhibitions across the country.

Robinson explained, "The influences of my surroundings inspire my artistic expression. My sculptures are abstractions of landscape terrains with a multitude of environments relevant to erosion, drought, and rising seas. My enjoyment of 'process' evolved into a passion for working in metals. My work is composed of cast iron, fabricated elements, and found objects. Creating a cast iron sculpture involves many steps and procedures that include meticulous craftsmanship and continuous brainstorming of new ideas and ingenuity.&nbsp;No cast is ever the same."

Manhattan artist&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGi-JOM5Lo7K3Q_3DF7qBlBpSOzcC0vRlfVL5NtMn9JDZ_PFPugXN4s-GE4AopZaEhdrav3Cp9aiCreyv61Yni0wIpG9EqKrBOFyaJUUaHPRw=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Erin Wiersma</a>'s art focuses on the body’s capacity to absorb and respond to an environment. Her current series develops from interacting with the burnt grasses from controlled fires in the Konza Prairie.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGa72m5sW-Z5BcRUVcUgmFCeZ3yVZ7qk_JAnbiBsfLaeAFa1RaW1VvSCHwon8nEkrpBvSgVdUGYDP96VAFxr2BKg==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Wiersma</a>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGd3Mv91XtgkOLuqFl9qihVsGWhsLVsKd_Zlaz8eEkuJEawgyQ9vjCfqw0sdvdle0iJ09_IEjycNgiO2xYp1M9Vd1H7wdoIMjZXeoYGYFbRyREvPledF-zXA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">associate professor of art at Kansas State University</a>. She studied at the Institutio San Lovidico in Orvieto, Italy, as an undergraduate; received her B.A. from Messiah College; and completed her M.F.A. at the University of Connecticut. She is represented by&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGfxK5QNpKKv1g0nYmGdzPvkLcD8nrceNnlRQ6Zw45RMKRRy5cKcdJ74iGdWDdIbwiWM7KXeH0zZfkfHTNyObbqEBtAalD4kAI&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Robischon Gallery</a>&nbsp;in Denver and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UG3kWWr1TlitEDnYkum_KbZGBtKi_tIyX5Xmt1FhGlKyxpa0dAI0QYXVolhMYLmn1aIo0O-qz7oX8LEjmnoqvOWA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Galerie Wehlau</a>in Munich, Germany.

Best known for his detailed etchings of birds,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGZV9AqXjV5YLtFyTGTcZTISbJJP7vc1v6sShuh_kKBCVzD3uiZSKb7M3lOvx0ZwcQ5_ah-MSqFkcj6TsomLZm4A==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Maurice Robert Bebb</a>, also drew extensively. The Sandzén Gallery was fortunate to receive a large collection of his drawings from the Bebb family and will exhibit a selection that are now a part of the gallery's permanent collection. The exhibition will be co-curated by Cori Sherman North and John Mallery.

Though largely self-taught and coming to art later in life, Bebb established a national reputation as an exceptional color etcher. He created more than 220 print designs over his career and provided three gift prints for print societies of which he was a member – the Print Makers Society of California (1953), the Chicago Society of Etchers (1954), and for the Prairie Print Makers (1960). 

His drawings serve as a conduit to his prints, but also demonstrate his skill at capturing landscapes from his home around Muskogee, Okla., as well as favorite spots in Minnesota, Tennessee, and northern Europe.

<a href="https://sandzen.org/">The Sandzén Gallery</a>&nbsp;is located at 401 N. First Street in Lindsborg. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGvFTT2VZS06SkHhi9_HC2TBQ71pFAgEmoev-tWxfsyXU3JFzVwDqluy5U8QVrs7pCGuVgy41TYIEQ7f1XoQOS-v_2zqqVDn7rkqZd4OOsU4Q=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">gallery</a>, and these exhibitions visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sandzen.org/">www.sandzen.org</a>&nbsp;or phone (785) 227-2220.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659218974980.jpeg" alt="'Minnesota Landscape July 22 1955' by Maurice Bebb. Image from&nbsp;<a href="https://sandzen.org/">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a> courtesy Visit Lindsborg" />
 <figcaption>'Minnesota Landscape July 22 1955' by Maurice Bebb. Image from&nbsp;<a href="https://sandzen.org/">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a> courtesy Visit Lindsborg</figcaption>
 </figure>Visit LindsborgLINDSBORG - Four new exhibitions open at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7JkNExXp7K2U6IkMRWgeZpgPmDqBqgEO4LYx8g7BJeSQ-EDCXTR0uDNbrmh78pWDFxYlaKEj-_ZBcuh_dPXOnSvHJrJOxjjmK9rcTygxpNSOKMhvtr8n7SI=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a>&nbsp;on Aug. 21 and continue through Oct. 23. They feature a national biennial exhibitionWatercolor NOW!; sculpture by Danielle Robinson of Hays; works on paper by Erin Wiersma of Manhattan; and drawings by Maurice R. Bebb (1891-1986) from the Gallery's permanent collection. A reception for the exhibitions will be held on Aug. 21, from 2-4 p.m.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGDY53MqEB4q4TMD_GfC0daJ76Iii-1ZgjJzl60KnODFy9k25EjhhVvLQuHCJywM4EBExk7sSR9gdUOjw6hS0x4WielauwyYJNWm3HJnccmRQ=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Watercolor NOW!</a>&nbsp;is a biennial exhibition held in various locations throughout the United States. It is open to members of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGfqD0hdhmQLh3bga3Knyyx3wgitb0RkqRpW6TwAxUCJIXlt_A_qPz18m7XgLz25PjT_oKfaiiK4ynZzplZBNa8BAchN7mkOXxLnLWZDQa4vg=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Watercolor USA Honor Society</a>&nbsp;and showcases the best in contemporary watermedia work. The Honor Society is a unique organization formed in 1985 from a broad-based assemblage of inventive artists whose paintings have won awards and/or been juried into three Watercolor U.S.A. national exhibitions, or who have served as jurors to the exhibition. The group endeavors to promote an interest in watermedia painting through the national exhibition held at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGrNBn-pSq6F_qdqCae6LXvaL0N6arOmEa4T1h8fEJRNrmn7tKEcrNxJKY1IDJfHWSqXGMrGL3IC2MvCtZkIIcJA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Springfield Art Museum</a>in Missouri each year. Danielle Robinson is a cast metal sculptor working in Hays and also an&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UG_nhwkOnriwznJoFRbbPIRih0Dc_LBCBgAo3BCgrF9AeFGMcSDqqFmW7owjHiLC7wT2GT4_muYBlrDw4s_Y3dr0oWLoP7v1FUTJpfRjx63I1Gb0zdR7t1mieHBqkpSJA5&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">adjunct instructor at Fort Hays State University</a>. She is a Southern California native who has shown in numerous group, invitational, and juried exhibitions across the country. Robinson explained, "The influences of my surroundings inspire my artistic expression. My sculptures are abstractions of landscape terrains with a multitude of environments relevant to erosion, drought, and rising seas. My enjoyment of 'process' evolved into a passion for working in metals. My work is composed of cast iron, fabricated elements, and found objects. Creating a cast iron sculpture involves many steps and procedures that include meticulous craftsmanship and continuous brainstorming of new ideas and ingenuity.&nbsp;No cast is ever the same." Manhattan artist&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGi-JOM5Lo7K3Q_3DF7qBlBpSOzcC0vRlfVL5NtMn9JDZ_PFPugXN4s-GE4AopZaEhdrav3Cp9aiCreyv61Yni0wIpG9EqKrBOFyaJUUaHPRw=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Erin Wiersma</a>'s art focuses on the body’s capacity to absorb and respond to an environment. Her current series develops from interacting with the burnt grasses from controlled fires in the Konza Prairie.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGa72m5sW-Z5BcRUVcUgmFCeZ3yVZ7qk_JAnbiBsfLaeAFa1RaW1VvSCHwon8nEkrpBvSgVdUGYDP96VAFxr2BKg==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Wiersma</a>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGd3Mv91XtgkOLuqFl9qihVsGWhsLVsKd_Zlaz8eEkuJEawgyQ9vjCfqw0sdvdle0iJ09_IEjycNgiO2xYp1M9Vd1H7wdoIMjZXeoYGYFbRyREvPledF-zXA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">associate professor of art at Kansas State University</a>. She studied at the Institutio San Lovidico in Orvieto, Italy, as an undergraduate; received her B.A. from Messiah College; and completed her M.F.A. at the University of Connecticut. She is represented by&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGfxK5QNpKKv1g0nYmGdzPvkLcD8nrceNnlRQ6Zw45RMKRRy5cKcdJ74iGdWDdIbwiWM7KXeH0zZfkfHTNyObbqEBtAalD4kAI&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Robischon Gallery</a>&nbsp;in Denver and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UG3kWWr1TlitEDnYkum_KbZGBtKi_tIyX5Xmt1FhGlKyxpa0dAI0QYXVolhMYLmn1aIo0O-qz7oX8LEjmnoqvOWA==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Galerie Wehlau</a>in Munich, Germany. Best known for his detailed etchings of birds,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGZV9AqXjV5YLtFyTGTcZTISbJJP7vc1v6sShuh_kKBCVzD3uiZSKb7M3lOvx0ZwcQ5_ah-MSqFkcj6TsomLZm4A==&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">Maurice Robert Bebb</a>, also drew extensively. The Sandzén Gallery was fortunate to receive a large collection of his drawings from the Bebb family and will exhibit a selection that are now a part of the gallery's permanent collection. The exhibition will be co-curated by Cori Sherman North and John Mallery.Though largely self-taught and coming to art later in life, Bebb established a national reputation as an exceptional color etcher. He created more than 220 print designs over his career and provided three gift prints for print societies of which he was a member – the Print Makers Society of California (1953), the Chicago Society of Etchers (1954), and for the Prairie Print Makers (1960). His drawings serve as a conduit to his prints, but also demonstrate his skill at capturing landscapes from his home around Muskogee, Okla., as well as favorite spots in Minnesota, Tennessee, and northern Europe.<a href="https://sandzen.org/">The Sandzén Gallery</a>&nbsp;is located at 401 N. First Street in Lindsborg. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001td08oVPaB-NcmRm_jzm2-TUWHRIzJ6E3WS4sHyzv6tq97MimTr0t7F4QZDL3O7UGvFTT2VZS06SkHhi9_HC2TBQ71pFAgEmoev-tWxfsyXU3JFzVwDqluy5U8QVrs7pCGuVgy41TYIEQ7f1XoQOS-v_2zqqVDn7rkqZd4OOsU4Q=&amp;c=uL7ywHyaY8IS1hVrECp5he4BUdMB0pqAvMgjNWxNNdG1Mzq8PTE7VQ==&amp;ch=tLiC1mJJpAjSmWu_G-USdgQzDcUR9kLYgFiKP8WbY6kdm3f1hxiqsQ==" target="_blank">gallery</a>, and these exhibitions visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sandzen.org/">www.sandzen.org</a>&nbsp;or phone (785) 227-2220.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandzén Gallery in Lindsborg: Four new exhibitions, including Bebb works

By GENE POLICINSKI Freedom Forum

NOTE: This column expresses the views of Robert Bickel,&nbsp;professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law,&nbsp;and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment, Freedom Forum.

When the Supreme Court declared in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 that the segregationist doctrine of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional, our government, our society and our very selves were redefined.

With that decision, the court achieved equal status with the other two branches of government — legislative and executive — fulfilling the aspirations for our nation’s democracy.&nbsp;

In that watershed moment, a young&nbsp;Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a fresh advocate and leader for a movement many hoped would use the high court’s decision to make democracy “real.”

King understood the power of the First Amendment and its guaranteed freedoms, especially the right to protest peacefully. He brought that power alive and helped realize the promise of Brown the following year when he spoke the words that gave the Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott its foundation:

With King’s words energizing a peaceful mass protest against racial injustice, the leaders and legions who were prompted to action in Montgomery after&nbsp;Rosa Parks&nbsp;was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a city bus set out to change the nation. They sparked social change and examination that continues today.&nbsp;

For those who want to better understand this and other touchstone events in the fight for civil rights, we have created a free online course, “<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/course-the-first-amendment-and-the-civil-rights-movement/" target="_blank">The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement</a>.” The lessons address important civil rights cases, with video interviews of leading figures and historical front pages of newspapers from the Newseum collection to set the scenes.

The course’s interdisciplinary, multimedia design makes it an excellent resource for teachers, public officials, social leaders and others who want to learn about the First Amendment’s roots in the nation’s search for racial justice over more than two centuries to “form a more perfect union.”&nbsp;

Because of the First Amendment, that mid-20th&nbsp;century movement of peaceful mass protest grew throughout the South and continued for a decade. The South’s resistance to Brown elevated the issue of racial segregation to a violation of the civil rights amendments. In turn, that propelled the federal courts at every level to reaffirm Brown in its most expansive terms — with a free press and free speakers tracking every move.&nbsp;

These cases challenged the courts from within to oppose those Southern district and appellate judges who openly espoused resistance to Brown. The Doctrine of Interposition — which allowed states to stand between the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and federal law — had to be overturned once and for all as an unconstitutional view of states’ rights.

The protests and petitions of the 1950s and 1960s led the White House and Congress to live up to their duty to enforce the human rights at stake in Brown, which required bipartisan political commitment and action. The result was the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, crowning moments in congressional history.&nbsp;

The Black Lives Matter movement is today’s version of Selma, Ala., where nonviolent marchers in support of voting rights for Black Americans were met on the Edmund Pettus Bridge with billy clubs and tear gas.&nbsp;As&nbsp;David Halberstam&nbsp;wrote in his book “The Fifties,” the earlier movement educated the news media, and the media educated America. The First Amendment freedoms powered that education, then and now, by providing a free press and protecting the rights of those who marched as they sought to touch the conscience of the nation.

The First Amendment is a primary tool for those who seek to revitalize in the 21st&nbsp;century the efforts made in the last century to finally fulfill the promises of freedom and equality in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Robert Bickel, professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law, and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, are authors of “<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/course-the-first-amendment-and-the-civil-rights-movement/" target="_blank">The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement</a>,” created with the support of Stetson University and the Freedom Forum. The online course is available to all at no charge.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632538886369.jpeg" alt="Gene Policinski. Photo courtesy Freedom Forum" />
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 </figure>By GENE POLICINSKI Freedom ForumNOTE: This column expresses the views of Robert Bickel,&nbsp;professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law,&nbsp;and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment, Freedom Forum.When the Supreme Court declared in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 that the segregationist doctrine of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional, our government, our society and our very selves were redefined.With that decision, the court achieved equal status with the other two branches of government — legislative and executive — fulfilling the aspirations for our nation’s democracy.&nbsp;In that watershed moment, a young&nbsp;Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a fresh advocate and leader for a movement many hoped would use the high court’s decision to make democracy “real.”King understood the power of the First Amendment and its guaranteed freedoms, especially the right to protest peacefully. He brought that power alive and helped realize the promise of Brown the following year when he spoke the words that gave the Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott its foundation:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659211972513.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>With King’s words energizing a peaceful mass protest against racial injustice, the leaders and legions who were prompted to action in Montgomery after&nbsp;Rosa Parks&nbsp;was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a city bus set out to change the nation. They sparked social change and examination that continues today.&nbsp;For those who want to better understand this and other touchstone events in the fight for civil rights, we have created a free online course, “<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/course-the-first-amendment-and-the-civil-rights-movement/" target="_blank">The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement</a>.” The lessons address important civil rights cases, with video interviews of leading figures and historical front pages of newspapers from the Newseum collection to set the scenes.The course’s interdisciplinary, multimedia design makes it an excellent resource for teachers, public officials, social leaders and others who want to learn about the First Amendment’s roots in the nation’s search for racial justice over more than two centuries to “form a more perfect union.”&nbsp;Because of the First Amendment, that mid-20th&nbsp;century movement of peaceful mass protest grew throughout the South and continued for a decade. The South’s resistance to Brown elevated the issue of racial segregation to a violation of the civil rights amendments. In turn, that propelled the federal courts at every level to reaffirm Brown in its most expansive terms — with a free press and free speakers tracking every move.&nbsp;These cases challenged the courts from within to oppose those Southern district and appellate judges who openly espoused resistance to Brown. The Doctrine of Interposition — which allowed states to stand between the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and federal law — had to be overturned once and for all as an unconstitutional view of states’ rights.The protests and petitions of the 1950s and 1960s led the White House and Congress to live up to their duty to enforce the human rights at stake in Brown, which required bipartisan political commitment and action. The result was the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, crowning moments in congressional history.&nbsp;The Black Lives Matter movement is today’s version of Selma, Ala., where nonviolent marchers in support of voting rights for Black Americans were met on the Edmund Pettus Bridge with billy clubs and tear gas.&nbsp;As&nbsp;David Halberstam&nbsp;wrote in his book “The Fifties,” the earlier movement educated the news media, and the media educated America. The First Amendment freedoms powered that education, then and now, by providing a free press and protecting the rights of those who marched as they sought to touch the conscience of the nation.The First Amendment is a primary tool for those who seek to revitalize in the 21st&nbsp;century the efforts made in the last century to finally fulfill the promises of freedom and equality in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.Robert Bickel, professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law, and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, are authors of “<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/course-the-first-amendment-and-the-civil-rights-movement/" target="_blank">The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement</a>,” created with the support of Stetson University and the Freedom Forum. The online course is available to all at no charge.

FIRST FIVE:  The Civil Rights Movement and the First Amendment

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Position Title:&nbsp;Service Technician / Quality Control Specialist

The Service Technician at Weddle and Sons will be tasked with assessing leaks, planning and performing many different small to medium-size roof repairs on steep/low slope roofs along with other company projects. Ability to perform repairs on the following materials: composition shingles; single ply membranes and built-up roof systems. This person will be able to work independently with little or no supervision; must also be able to work well with a team and know when to ask for outside input and support.

The Quality Control Specialist (QCS) at Weddle and Sons will develop and demonstrate skill in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential roofing crew and will show an advanced level of initiative in communication with supervisors, subordinates, and clients. A QCS must be committed to the core values of the company and must show the potential to coach others to higher levels of execution.

The starting hourly rate in the range of $16.00 - $20.00 based upon level of experience, paid biweekly, per 40 hours worked in a week with overtime paid at time-and-a-half.

The company provides 5 days of paid vacation and seven paid holiday days annually. Employees are eligible to join a company-sponsored health insurance plan after 30 days of employment. Employees are eligible for a company-sponsored 401k plan after 12 months of employment.

Weddle and Sons team members must support our Mission of “Building Better Lives” and embody our Core Values. We make hiring, retention, and advancement decisions largely on how well team members exemplify our core values in each aspect of their job. Our Core Values are:

1. Commitment to Clients: We will act in the best interest of those we serve

2. Responsibility: We will hold ourselves and each other accountable for excellent work

3. Integrity: We will exemplify fairness and honesty in our actions, decisions, and communications

4. Positivity: We choose to view and respond to life and work in a positive way

5. Never Settle: We are committed to constantly improving personally and professionally

1. Successfully solve client problems through effective issue identification, troubleshooting, and repairs

2. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with clients and team, communicating clearly and with a positive attitude, actively listening to customer concerns, and explaining our recommendations, options, and timing

3. Maintain current and accurate records of existing conditions, recommendations, work performed, time spent, and materials purchased for each project

4. Manage multiple tasks, prioritizing and carefully planning to maximize daily efficiency and minimize down time and unnecessary trips while quickly responding to urgent needs

5. Proactively seek service leads in the Salina area by networking and initiating with key service clients and potential clients

1. Keeping the client informed of the re-roof process

2. Keeping sub-contractors informed and scheduled ahead of time so that the client may plan appropriately.

4. Ensuring materials delivery is timely, accurate and correct

6. Informing the crew of safety requirements and promptly addressing violations

7. Managing the quality of installation by the sub-contractor

8. Maintain industry-best cleanliness of the job site, with specific attention to trash and nail clean up

9. Completing roof inspection form before leaving the job-site

11. Performing the installation of custom chimney flashing and skylight installation

13. Proper documentation of job notes on company platform

14. Regular communication with the Production Manager on ways to improve processes

1. Basic knowledge of roofing systems (and ability to learn quickly) with overall technical proficiency

2. Physical fitness sufficient to perform tasks that can be demanding at times

3. Problem-solving ability to troubleshoot roofing (and related) issues: ability to identify symptoms and systematically eliminate potential causes until solving the issue

a. Customer service skills (listening, positive communication, patience)

b. Competence in grammar and spelling preferred

c. Ability to send clear and mistake-free written communications

5. Ability to organize many competing and concurrent workstreams, while prioritizing and following through on commitments

Working Environment and Expectations:

Hours: A typical work week is expected to be not less than 40 hours. Given the seasonality of this business, we expect that there will be many weeks in middle of the year that require well over 40 hours of work. At the same time, there will be many weeks in the winter that may require somewhat less than 40 hours. At any time, and especially during the winter months, the service technician may be asked to assist with various company initiatives.

Travel: A service technician role is likely to involve occasional travel for company training, and projects. At times, business demand or weather events may require that the QCS spend time working in other company locations.

This is an “At Will” employment agreement. Nothing in the company’s policies, actions, or this document shall be construed to alter the “At Will” nature of Employee’s status with the company, and Employee understands that the company may terminate his/her employment at any time for any reason or for no reason, provided it is not terminated in violation of state or federal law. Likewise, the company recognizes the employee’s right to resign from employment for any reason.

Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weddleandsons.com/apply/">https://www.weddleandsons.com/apply/</a>&nbsp;and select the “Salina” branch and “Service Technician/Quality Control Specialist” job.

<figure>
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 </figure>Position Title:&nbsp;Service Technician / Quality Control SpecialistLocation:&nbsp;Salina, KSReports to:&nbsp;Branch ManagerGeneral Description:The Service Technician at Weddle and Sons will be tasked with assessing leaks, planning and performing many different small to medium-size roof repairs on steep/low slope roofs along with other company projects. Ability to perform repairs on the following materials: composition shingles; single ply membranes and built-up roof systems. This person will be able to work independently with little or no supervision; must also be able to work well with a team and know when to ask for outside input and support.The Quality Control Specialist (QCS) at Weddle and Sons will develop and demonstrate skill in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential roofing crew and will show an advanced level of initiative in communication with supervisors, subordinates, and clients. A QCS must be committed to the core values of the company and must show the potential to coach others to higher levels of execution.Compensation:The starting hourly rate in the range of $16.00 - $20.00 based upon level of experience, paid biweekly, per 40 hours worked in a week with overtime paid at time-and-a-half.The company provides 5 days of paid vacation and seven paid holiday days annually. Employees are eligible to join a company-sponsored health insurance plan after 30 days of employment. Employees are eligible for a company-sponsored 401k plan after 12 months of employment.Mission and Core Values:Weddle and Sons team members must support our Mission of “Building Better Lives” and embody our Core Values. We make hiring, retention, and advancement decisions largely on how well team members exemplify our core values in each aspect of their job. Our Core Values are:1. Commitment to Clients: We will act in the best interest of those we serve2. Responsibility: We will hold ourselves and each other accountable for excellent work3. Integrity: We will exemplify fairness and honesty in our actions, decisions, and communications4. Positivity: We choose to view and respond to life and work in a positive way5. Never Settle: We are committed to constantly improving personally and professionallyResponsibilities:Service Technician1. Successfully solve client problems through effective issue identification, troubleshooting, and repairs2. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with clients and team, communicating clearly and with a positive attitude, actively listening to customer concerns, and explaining our recommendations, options, and timing3. Maintain current and accurate records of existing conditions, recommendations, work performed, time spent, and materials purchased for each project4. Manage multiple tasks, prioritizing and carefully planning to maximize daily efficiency and minimize down time and unnecessary trips while quickly responding to urgent needs5. Proactively seek service leads in the Salina area by networking and initiating with key service clients and potential clientsQuality Control Specialist1. Keeping the client informed of the re-roof process2. Keeping sub-contractors informed and scheduled ahead of time so that the client may plan appropriately.3. Being available: cell phone; email4. Ensuring materials delivery is timely, accurate and correct5. Abiding by OSHA laws6. Informing the crew of safety requirements and promptly addressing violations7. Managing the quality of installation by the sub-contractor8. Maintain industry-best cleanliness of the job site, with specific attention to trash and nail clean up9. Completing roof inspection form before leaving the job-site10. Removing left over inventory11. Performing the installation of custom chimney flashing and skylight installation12. Managing weather hazards13. Proper documentation of job notes on company platform14. Regular communication with the Production Manager on ways to improve processesSkills:1. Basic knowledge of roofing systems (and ability to learn quickly) with overall technical proficiency2. Physical fitness sufficient to perform tasks that can be demanding at times3. Problem-solving ability to troubleshoot roofing (and related) issues: ability to identify symptoms and systematically eliminate potential causes until solving the issue4. Written and verbal professionalisma. Customer service skills (listening, positive communication, patience)b. Competence in grammar and spelling preferredc. Ability to send clear and mistake-free written communicationsd. Good phone demeanor and tone5. Ability to organize many competing and concurrent workstreams, while prioritizing and following through on commitmentsWorking Environment and Expectations:Hours: A typical work week is expected to be not less than 40 hours. Given the seasonality of this business, we expect that there will be many weeks in middle of the year that require well over 40 hours of work. At the same time, there will be many weeks in the winter that may require somewhat less than 40 hours. At any time, and especially during the winter months, the service technician may be asked to assist with various company initiatives.Travel: A service technician role is likely to involve occasional travel for company training, and projects. At times, business demand or weather events may require that the QCS spend time working in other company locations.Employment Terms:This is an “At Will” employment agreement. Nothing in the company’s policies, actions, or this document shall be construed to alter the “At Will” nature of Employee’s status with the company, and Employee understands that the company may terminate his/her employment at any time for any reason or for no reason, provided it is not terminated in violation of state or federal law. Likewise, the company recognizes the employee’s right to resign from employment for any reason.To apply:Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weddleandsons.com/apply/">https://www.weddleandsons.com/apply/</a>&nbsp;and select the “Salina” branch and “Service Technician/Quality Control Specialist” job.

Today in History - July 30

In six of the seven months in 2022, the number of confirmed COVID cases has outpaced those of last year.

"We suspect the number of positive COVID cases to be much higher in reality," said Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller. "At-home testing is ubiquitous, and many of those who test positive aren't reporting those results and can manage their symptoms at home. In years past, many employers had policies that required an 'official test' for employees to be excused from work. Thankfully, that has changed, which has released some of the strain on the medical community's resources."

Free at-home tests can be found at several places in Saline County including Salina Family Healthcare Center and the Saline County Health Department. A resident needs only to stop by and ask for a test. Anyone with symptoms or who may have been exposed to someone with COVID is encouraged to get tested.

While the number of cases is tracking higher than last year, critical admissions to Salina Regional Health Center is significantly lower than in the same timeframe last year. Unvaccinated patients continue to account for the largest number of critical hospital admissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The number of deaths per month is less consistent month to month compared to last year but is on the decline overall. Thus far in 2022, Saline County has lost 29 residents to COVID. During the same period last year, that number was 44. In both years, unvaccinated people made up the highest proportion of deaths to COVID.

"Obviously, we want that number at zero," said Tiller. "Vaccination continues to play a significant role in testing positive for the virus, the severity of it if you do, and the likelihood of passing it on to others."

Currently, in Saline County, residents over the age of 65 account for the highest vaccination rate, with the rate steadily decreasing in younger demographics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Due to the high community transmission rate in Saline County, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends wearing a mask indoors in public and on public transportation, staying up-to-date on vaccines, and getting tested if you have symptoms. Those at high risk for severe illness should consider taking additional precautions. <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OFl02JxwmuHGJNUB8rRyMcnuFncQHDDeyb5SokxPdu7aCNi1jYe_JomzMRdbv_Hl5iksXd2BoUMDn0Y_6JCg1LexofB3yw2Xs5hz4PjQqr-BkvyxoMWPR4T26dYII9Q_8BrS1vZ8S4r0LsJ-D2vWfxmO1Y_D8t4UHAw-uP26E0go-VHqhKNkeFdmIEQQve4D10fokaBhI2nxEWR6gFl-KcRFtcogQf-4Upc2aYg85RDFfaqfbSuGJKWUQPBh9xPdaRS4OLLe3r8pAEhM92bETjI6TG9aPfSnYZkbeomCoqadfHZZTfjDDA==&amp;c=FI8eKm0QENqxVzBt-4HRzamRhAp_dJn8O_xWkb5xhLnWNSn8xCsDiA==&amp;ch=2Dy_k1VTnkS-bFOdocekIKcZ_b_derOG9PPXlRN5i-_ElYBpBuel7Q==" target="_blank">Learn more here.</a>

"When setting policies locally, we look at "The Big Three" criteria," explained Tiller. "Those areconfirmed cases, taking into account clusters and wide-spread transmission;hospitalizationsand whether or not the majority are critical; anddeaths- their frequency and what other mitigating factors there may have been. We also consider vaccination level and availability as well as testing level and availability.

"Taking all that into account and consulting with other healthcare experts in the area, at this point, I do not plan to implement any county-wide policies but encourage everyone to follow the CDC recommendations."

Organizations are encouraged to set policies that make sense and work for them. The Health Department sponsors a quarterly HR Healthy Workplace Round Table to help local organizations share policies, programs, and information.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OFl02JxwmuHGJNUB8rRyMcnuFncQHDDeyb5SokxPdu7aCNi1jYe_Jkv3HCSWd1TXrYTR61eB5DrrV8-9MexRYHkRksNPS1iFgHlExBssqtqjBOqLKQa-zArCJ4FUYHp46ugiDWhW8-yJAP-VdHcpZ0hSvTRUo3Vk8qd-WCdLCnlUg7nvop6rB9xyIzYBLBKAaspdduGqcdVjS8-aGeOCyYXW-f5Ia2RQJgjs3p9amhogGn_HYVDDxoKhY8PmqVXIw9qj4udrb_rSimeVWzG_Ym40hDeoq89sI8Y3IqgXO3rlfzE_SFfdTGmTjOEYomkghwYK1Wwlokv60xjU5_VVWA==&amp;c=FI8eKm0QENqxVzBt-4HRzamRhAp_dJn8O_xWkb5xhLnWNSn8xCsDiA==&amp;ch=2Dy_k1VTnkS-bFOdocekIKcZ_b_derOG9PPXlRN5i-_ElYBpBuel7Q==" target="_blank">(Sign up to receive HR Healthy Workplace Round Table information.)</a>

It is important to remember that many medical facilities continue to require masking.

Saline County Health DepartmentIn six of the seven months in 2022, the number of confirmed COVID cases has outpaced those of last year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659135419336.png" alt="Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department" />
 <figcaption>Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department</figcaption>
 </figure>"We suspect the number of positive COVID cases to be much higher in reality," said Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller. "At-home testing is ubiquitous, and many of those who test positive aren't reporting those results and can manage their symptoms at home. In years past, many employers had policies that required an 'official test' for employees to be excused from work. Thankfully, that has changed, which has released some of the strain on the medical community's resources." Free at-home tests can be found at several places in Saline County including Salina Family Healthcare Center and the Saline County Health Department. A resident needs only to stop by and ask for a test. Anyone with symptoms or who may have been exposed to someone with COVID is encouraged to get tested. While the number of cases is tracking higher than last year, critical admissions to Salina Regional Health Center is significantly lower than in the same timeframe last year. Unvaccinated patients continue to account for the largest number of critical hospital admissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659135567296.png" alt="Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department" />
 <figcaption>Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department</figcaption>
 </figure>The number of deaths per month is less consistent month to month compared to last year but is on the decline overall. Thus far in 2022, Saline County has lost 29 residents to COVID. During the same period last year, that number was 44. In both years, unvaccinated people made up the highest proportion of deaths to COVID. "Obviously, we want that number at zero," said Tiller. "Vaccination continues to play a significant role in testing positive for the virus, the severity of it if you do, and the likelihood of passing it on to others." Currently, in Saline County, residents over the age of 65 account for the highest vaccination rate, with the rate steadily decreasing in younger demographics.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1659135704808.png" alt="Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department" />
 <figcaption>Chart courtesy Saline County Health Department</figcaption>
 </figure>Due to the high community transmission rate in Saline County, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends wearing a mask indoors in public and on public transportation, staying up-to-date on vaccines, and getting tested if you have symptoms. Those at high risk for severe illness should consider taking additional precautions. <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OFl02JxwmuHGJNUB8rRyMcnuFncQHDDeyb5SokxPdu7aCNi1jYe_JomzMRdbv_Hl5iksXd2BoUMDn0Y_6JCg1LexofB3yw2Xs5hz4PjQqr-BkvyxoMWPR4T26dYII9Q_8BrS1vZ8S4r0LsJ-D2vWfxmO1Y_D8t4UHAw-uP26E0go-VHqhKNkeFdmIEQQve4D10fokaBhI2nxEWR6gFl-KcRFtcogQf-4Upc2aYg85RDFfaqfbSuGJKWUQPBh9xPdaRS4OLLe3r8pAEhM92bETjI6TG9aPfSnYZkbeomCoqadfHZZTfjDDA==&amp;c=FI8eKm0QENqxVzBt-4HRzamRhAp_dJn8O_xWkb5xhLnWNSn8xCsDiA==&amp;ch=2Dy_k1VTnkS-bFOdocekIKcZ_b_derOG9PPXlRN5i-_ElYBpBuel7Q==" target="_blank">Learn more here.</a> "When setting policies locally, we look at "The Big Three" criteria," explained Tiller. "Those areconfirmed cases, taking into account clusters and wide-spread transmission;hospitalizationsand whether or not the majority are critical; anddeaths- their frequency and what other mitigating factors there may have been. We also consider vaccination level and availability as well as testing level and availability. "Taking all that into account and consulting with other healthcare experts in the area, at this point, I do not plan to implement any county-wide policies but encourage everyone to follow the CDC recommendations." Organizations are encouraged to set policies that make sense and work for them. The Health Department sponsors a quarterly HR Healthy Workplace Round Table to help local organizations share policies, programs, and information.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OFl02JxwmuHGJNUB8rRyMcnuFncQHDDeyb5SokxPdu7aCNi1jYe_Jkv3HCSWd1TXrYTR61eB5DrrV8-9MexRYHkRksNPS1iFgHlExBssqtqjBOqLKQa-zArCJ4FUYHp46ugiDWhW8-yJAP-VdHcpZ0hSvTRUo3Vk8qd-WCdLCnlUg7nvop6rB9xyIzYBLBKAaspdduGqcdVjS8-aGeOCyYXW-f5Ia2RQJgjs3p9amhogGn_HYVDDxoKhY8PmqVXIw9qj4udrb_rSimeVWzG_Ym40hDeoq89sI8Y3IqgXO3rlfzE_SFfdTGmTjOEYomkghwYK1Wwlokv60xjU5_VVWA==&amp;c=FI8eKm0QENqxVzBt-4HRzamRhAp_dJn8O_xWkb5xhLnWNSn8xCsDiA==&amp;ch=2Dy_k1VTnkS-bFOdocekIKcZ_b_derOG9PPXlRN5i-_ElYBpBuel7Q==" target="_blank">(Sign up to receive HR Healthy Workplace Round Table information.)</a> It is important to remember that many medical facilities continue to require masking. As always, everyone is encouraged to:●Stay home if you are sick.●Get tested.●Wear a mask when appropriate.

Saline Co.: COVID cases up in 2022; hospitalizations, deaths down

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Salina man has been arrested in connection to the murder of Nathan Thompson.

This afternoon, the Salina Police Department announced that they had "developed Joseph Benton Houseman, 48 year old, of Salina as the suspect" in the case.

Houseman currently is in the Salina County Jail on unrelated requested charges.&nbsp;According to the Saline County Jail Daily Booking Activity Report, Houseman was booked into the Saline County Jail at 11 p.m. June 17 on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping, and possession of stolen property-firearm.

He now faces the following requested charges in connection to the Thompson case, according to information from the Salina Police Department.

●Felony interference with law enforcement

On June 18, Salina police announced that they were investigating the disappearance of Thompson, 44, who hadn't been seen in more than a week. In information released on June 18, police reported that on June 13, the Salina Fire Department responded to a trailer home fire at 1635 Elgin in west Salina. No one was in the trailer at the time the blaze was extinguished, however the fire was classified as an arson.

At the time of the fire, neighbors told police that Thompson had been living in the trailer, but had not been seen for approximately a week.

On June 22, Salina police released photos of a Chevrolet Express van that police believe was used in Thompson's disappearance and asked members of the public for any information they might have about it.

On July 23, the Salina Police Department announced that human remains found in rural Ellsworth County on July 19 were identifed as those of Thompson.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man has been arrested in connection to the murder of Nathan Thompson.This afternoon, the Salina Police Department announced that they had "developed Joseph Benton Houseman, 48 year old, of Salina as the suspect" in the case.Houseman currently is in the Salina County Jail on unrelated requested charges.&nbsp;According to the Saline County Jail Daily Booking Activity Report, Houseman was booked into the Saline County Jail at 11 p.m. June 17 on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping, and possession of stolen property-firearm.He now faces the following requested charges in connection to the Thompson case, according to information from the Salina Police Department.●First degree murder●Aggravated arson●Arson●Felony interference with law enforcement●Criminal desecration<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577117894.jpeg" alt="Nathan Thompson" />
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 </figure>On June 18, Salina police announced that they were investigating the disappearance of Thompson, 44, who hadn't been seen in more than a week. In information released on June 18, police reported that on June 13, the Salina Fire Department responded to a trailer home fire at 1635 Elgin in west Salina. No one was in the trailer at the time the blaze was extinguished, however the fire was classified as an arson.At the time of the fire, neighbors told police that Thompson had been living in the trailer, but had not been seen for approximately a week.On June 22, Salina police released photos of a Chevrolet Express van that police believe was used in Thompson's disappearance and asked members of the public for any information they might have about it.On July 23, the Salina Police Department announced that human remains found in rural Ellsworth County on July 19 were identifed as those of Thompson.

Salina man arrested in connection to Thompson death

By JASON LEVY Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Friday at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium.&nbsp;

Officer Spencer Putman of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was the graduating class president. The speaker for the ceremony was Chief Karl Oakman of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. James Buettgenbach, KLETC Senior Instructor of Police, was the Class Coordinator for the 296th Basic Training Class.

Officer Ryan Lies of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Deputy Irlick Moreno of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office were placed on the Director’s Honor Roll. Deputy Moreno was additionally awarded the Larry Welch Academic Award for having the highest GPA in the class. Officer Tyler Hynes was awarded the Fitness Medal for having the most miles completed (223.8) and for having the most improvement on his physical assessments. Officer Ryan Lies from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was recognized during the ceremony for his firearms proficiency as the class’ “Top Shot.”

Graduates receive certificates of course completion from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state requirement for law enforcement training. Classroom lectures and hands-on applications help train officers to solve the increasingly complex problems they face in the line of duty.

Established by the Kansas Legislature in 1968, KLETC trains the majority of municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers in Kansas and oversees the training of the remaining officers at seven authorized and certified academy programs operated by local law enforcement agencies and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

About 300 officers enroll annually in KLETC 14-week basic training programs. KLETC offers continuing education and specialized training to over 10,000 Kansas officers each year. KLETC is located one mile west and one mile south of Yoder, near Hutchinson, and is a division of the University of Kansas Lifelong &amp; Professional Education.

The graduates, who began their training in April 2022, represented multiple municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies from across Kansas. Graduates are listed below by county and agency:

Spencer Garten - Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office

Cory Roberson - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Kyle Zeller - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Kalu Elmu - Garden City Police Department

Matthew McGarth - Garden City Police Department

Jason Hedges - Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Tyler Hynes - Grandview Plaza Police Department

Eric Shepard - Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office

Ryan Lies - Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Spencer Putman - Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Vincent Beaudoin - Hutchinson Police Department

Brooke Poppe - Belleville Police Department

Irlick Moreno - Rice County Sheriff’s Office

Austin Barrett - Haysville Police Department

Jonathan Cortes - Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Elijah Ming - Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

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 </figure>By JASON LEVY Kansas Law Enforcement Training CenterTwenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Friday at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium.&nbsp;Officer Spencer Putman of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was the graduating class president. The speaker for the ceremony was Chief Karl Oakman of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. James Buettgenbach, KLETC Senior Instructor of Police, was the Class Coordinator for the 296th Basic Training Class.Officer Ryan Lies of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Deputy Irlick Moreno of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office were placed on the Director’s Honor Roll. Deputy Moreno was additionally awarded the Larry Welch Academic Award for having the highest GPA in the class. Officer Tyler Hynes was awarded the Fitness Medal for having the most miles completed (223.8) and for having the most improvement on his physical assessments. Officer Ryan Lies from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks was recognized during the ceremony for his firearms proficiency as the class’ “Top Shot.”Graduates receive certificates of course completion from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state requirement for law enforcement training. Classroom lectures and hands-on applications help train officers to solve the increasingly complex problems they face in the line of duty.Established by the Kansas Legislature in 1968, KLETC trains the majority of municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers in Kansas and oversees the training of the remaining officers at seven authorized and certified academy programs operated by local law enforcement agencies and the Kansas Highway Patrol.About 300 officers enroll annually in KLETC 14-week basic training programs. KLETC offers continuing education and specialized training to over 10,000 Kansas officers each year. KLETC is located one mile west and one mile south of Yoder, near Hutchinson, and is a division of the University of Kansas Lifelong &amp; Professional Education.The graduates, who began their training in April 2022, represented multiple municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies from across Kansas. Graduates are listed below by county and agency:Cherokee&nbsp;CountyJoshua Davis - Galena Police DepartmentDickinson&nbsp;CountySpencer Garten - Dickinson County Sheriff’s OfficeDouglas&nbsp;CountyCory Roberson - Douglas County Sheriff's OfficeKyle Zeller - Douglas County Sheriff's OfficeFinney&nbsp;CountyKalu Elmu - Garden City Police DepartmentMatthew McGarth - Garden City Police DepartmentFranklin&nbsp;CountyJason Hedges - Franklin County Sheriff’s OfficeGeary&nbsp;CountyTyler Hynes - Grandview Plaza Police DepartmentHarvey&nbsp;CountyCarter James - Newton Police DepartmentPottawatomie&nbsp;CountyEric Shepard - Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s OfficePratt&nbsp;CountyRyan Lies - Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksSpencer Putman - Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksReno&nbsp;CountyVincent Beaudoin - Hutchinson Police DepartmentRepublic&nbsp;CountyBrooke Poppe - Belleville Police DepartmentRice&nbsp;CountyIrlick Moreno - Rice County Sheriff’s OfficeSedgwick&nbsp;CountyAustin Barrett - Haysville Police DepartmentBryan Tuxhorn - Cheney Police DepartmentSumner&nbsp;CountyLaura Freeman - Oxford Police DepartmentThomas&nbsp;CountyLandon Skolout - Colby Police DepartmentWyandotte CountyJonathan Cortes - Wyandotte County Sheriff's OfficeElijah Ming - Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Area officers graduate with 296th KLETC basic training class

Click <a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=444991&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">HERE</a> to learn more or apply.

Do you want to be part of creating a better experience where you live, work and play? Why not grow with a company where you are not just an employee, but where you can be an owner? 

The Salina Media Center at Eagle Communications is seeking an on-air news director to help grow our newsgathering and publishing operations for our local radio properties and market-leading news site. We are looking for a journalist who understands and loves the local relationship with — and responsibility to — their community and audience.

This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day newsgathering operations for the Salina coverage area for our three radio stations and SalinaPost.com. Collaboration is key at Eagle, and the on-air news director will work closely with the digital news director, market manager, marketing consultants, programmers and the video team.  

Responsibilities: •&nbsp; &nbsp; Ensure reliable coverage of Salina-area local news, sports and community events •&nbsp; &nbsp; Guide and promote creativity and good programming practices with on-air and digital peers •&nbsp; &nbsp; Broadcast news coverage •&nbsp; &nbsp; Publish text, visual and audio content to SalinaPost.com •&nbsp; &nbsp; Help maintain a growing social media presence

Experience: •&nbsp; &nbsp; News writing and on-air experience preferred. Photography and video skills a plus •&nbsp; &nbsp; Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to learn Eagle’s proprietary content management system •&nbsp; &nbsp; Knowledge of radio production preferred •&nbsp; &nbsp; Excellent communication skills

Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Other Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer.

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=444991&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">HERE</a>&nbsp;to learn more or apply.

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 </figure>Click <a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=444991&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">HERE</a> to learn more or apply.Do you want to be part of creating a better experience where you live, work and play? Why not grow with a company where you are not just an employee, but where you can be an owner? The Salina Media Center at Eagle Communications is seeking an on-air news director to help grow our newsgathering and publishing operations for our local radio properties and market-leading news site. We are looking for a journalist who understands and loves the local relationship with — and responsibility to — their community and audience.This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day newsgathering operations for the Salina coverage area for our three radio stations and SalinaPost.com. Collaboration is key at Eagle, and the on-air news director will work closely with the digital news director, market manager, marketing consultants, programmers and the video team. Responsibilities: •&nbsp; &nbsp; Ensure reliable coverage of Salina-area local news, sports and community events •&nbsp; &nbsp; Guide and promote creativity and good programming practices with on-air and digital peers •&nbsp; &nbsp; Broadcast news coverage •&nbsp; &nbsp; Publish text, visual and audio content to SalinaPost.com •&nbsp; &nbsp; Help maintain a growing social media presence Experience: •&nbsp; &nbsp; News writing and on-air experience preferred. Photography and video skills a plus •&nbsp; &nbsp; Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to learn Eagle’s proprietary content management system •&nbsp; &nbsp; Knowledge of radio production preferred •&nbsp; &nbsp; Excellent communication skillsCompensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.Other Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer.Click&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=444991&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">HERE</a>&nbsp;to learn more or apply.

Eagle Radio / Salina Post seeks on-air news director

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineCountyKS">Saline County Kansas Facebook page</a>:

Saline County has been notified that this text message has been received by some area voters.

The Saline County Elections office will never text you. This text was not sent from our offices.

You can check the status of your advance ballot online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyvoteinfo.voteks.org%2Fvoterview%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0eNt6AumBIdv60_lU7ZgAsZT3K2zB93712Q-EpLDUFG0N12QZCFO4Fw5s&amp;h=AT2euGgw0x638iTNKKw_lFpgyj-_44vdpBngyiS49zU37BT0XKD-GCvokGFH88FATMZ6pMCP8v2whnnzkZ2qw-f3P3kgfEBsQOpzlfOP2Hly-duWdWI6KgEG7X9Eu5k-SQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2KMSiF7rD4GVKFyV-FwIjq0zHYIwM2hhrjvZZevZkm4wX0VJ7BrUlUSnz72CCckEeCe__nTo1Uon664IYzKiq8lh3egz-1jstKYC-30dNVGKn2RcUZtF5Zp9qhcX2_4H_2CpKCiwV2Ef4nv5QKck3N8IrjZZwQAnsm5hDt5_o9B0syiyEh7RXlxMqVil3qBZncnu17N65K7A" target="_blank">https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview</a>

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalineCountyKS">Saline County Kansas Facebook page</a>:Saline County has been notified that this text message has been received by some area voters. The Saline County Elections office will never text you. This text was not sent from our offices. You can check the status of your advance ballot online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmyvoteinfo.voteks.org%2Fvoterview%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0eNt6AumBIdv60_lU7ZgAsZT3K2zB93712Q-EpLDUFG0N12QZCFO4Fw5s&amp;h=AT2euGgw0x638iTNKKw_lFpgyj-_44vdpBngyiS49zU37BT0XKD-GCvokGFH88FATMZ6pMCP8v2whnnzkZ2qw-f3P3kgfEBsQOpzlfOP2Hly-duWdWI6KgEG7X9Eu5k-SQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2KMSiF7rD4GVKFyV-FwIjq0zHYIwM2hhrjvZZevZkm4wX0VJ7BrUlUSnz72CCckEeCe__nTo1Uon664IYzKiq8lh3egz-1jstKYC-30dNVGKn2RcUZtF5Zp9qhcX2_4H_2CpKCiwV2Ef4nv5QKck3N8IrjZZwQAnsm5hDt5_o9B0syiyEh7RXlxMqVil3qBZncnu17N65K7A" target="_blank">https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview</a> <figure>
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Saline County responds concerning election text

Salina Area Technical College is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the college’s Board of Trustees.

“The Board sought new applicants in May, and the response was amazing,” said Salina Tech President Greg Nichols. “We had many excellent members of the community willing to lend their knowledge and experience.”

However, as Nichols and the trustees discussed the applications, they realized something was missing.

In recent years, Salina Tech has added Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs, and is adding a Dental Hygiene program starting this fall. That’s a huge shift toward health care, and yet just one of the nine current trustees is from the healthcare sector.

At their meeting earlier this week, the trustees decided to ask again for applications, this time specifying they were looking for someone representing health care, and preferably dentistry.

The nine-member Board is the college’s governing body, and determines goals and direction for the institution. New board members are appointed by the board itself, and serve terms of three years, with terms starting on July 1.

The board typically meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and occasionally has special meetings at other times.

Application deadline is Aug. 15, and the board will consider the applications at its Aug. 22 meeting.

Applications are available online at: <a href="https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Board-of-Trustees-Interest-Form-revised-09.11.12.pdf">https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Board-of-Trustees-Interest-Form-revised-09.11.12.pdf</a> or by contacting the President Nichols at 785-309-3182 or <a href="mailto:Greg.Nichols@SalinaTech.edu">Greg.Nichols@SalinaTech.edu</a>.

Salina TechSalina Area Technical College is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the college’s Board of Trustees.“The Board sought new applicants in May, and the response was amazing,” said Salina Tech President Greg Nichols. “We had many excellent members of the community willing to lend their knowledge and experience.”However, as Nichols and the trustees discussed the applications, they realized something was missing.In recent years, Salina Tech has added Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs, and is adding a Dental Hygiene program starting this fall. That’s a huge shift toward health care, and yet just one of the nine current trustees is from the healthcare sector.At their meeting earlier this week, the trustees decided to ask again for applications, this time specifying they were looking for someone representing health care, and preferably dentistry.The nine-member Board is the college’s governing body, and determines goals and direction for the institution. New board members are appointed by the board itself, and serve terms of three years, with terms starting on July 1.The board typically meets on the fourth Monday of the month, and occasionally has special meetings at other times.Application deadline is Aug. 15, and the board will consider the applications at its Aug. 22 meeting.Applications are available online at: <a href="https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Board-of-Trustees-Interest-Form-revised-09.11.12.pdf">https://www.salinatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Board-of-Trustees-Interest-Form-revised-09.11.12.pdf</a> or by contacting the President Nichols at 785-309-3182 or <a href="mailto:Greg.Nichols@SalinaTech.edu">Greg.Nichols@SalinaTech.edu</a>.

Salina Tech seeking new member for Board of Trustees

Rainfall forecasts have shifted southward with the best chance for heavy rain being over southern Kansas. Stay tuned for future forecasts as we continue to monitor shifts.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceRainfall forecasts have shifted southward with the best chance for heavy rain being over southern Kansas. Stay tuned for future forecasts as we continue to monitor shifts.

Rainfall shifts south; little, if any, expected in area for weekend

The music of Led Zeppelin is coming to the Stiefel Theatre stage in October.

Get The Led Out is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at noon Friday. Purchase tickets online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for phone or walk-up sales.

About the performance from the Stiefel Theatre

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. 

The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants: a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. 

Dubbed by the media as "The American Led Zeppelin," Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and "Hey Hey What Can I Do.

GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. 

"Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era," said lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. "I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless."

A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of "The Mighty Zep." Whether it's the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems, it's their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe music of Led Zeppelin is coming to the Stiefel Theatre stage in October.Get The Led Out is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at noon Friday. Purchase tickets online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a> or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for phone or walk-up sales.About the performance from the Stiefel TheatreFrom the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants: a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. Dubbed by the media as "The American Led Zeppelin," Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and "Hey Hey What Can I Do.GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. "Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era," said lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. "I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless."A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of "The Mighty Zep." Whether it's the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems, it's their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!

Tickets go on sale Friday for Get The Led Out at Stiefel Theatre

We had some issues with our live stream of the Kustom Kemps of America Sundown Cruise on Santa Fe Avenue Thursday night, but we were able to record the event.

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🎥Watch video of the KKOA Sundown Cruise in Salina Thursday night

A local man is out a laptop computer after it went missing from his room at a south Salina hotel.

The 46-year-old Salina man told police that he left his room at the Rodeway Inn, 3932 S. Ninth Street, at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday. When he returned about 8 p.m., he noticed that the nightstand drawer was open and that his Dell Latitude 5580 laptop was missing from a computer bag on the sofa, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

Forrester said there were no signs of forced entry.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA local man is out a laptop computer after it went missing from his room at a south Salina hotel.The 46-year-old Salina man told police that he left his room at the Rodeway Inn, 3932 S. Ninth Street, at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday. When he returned about 8 p.m., he noticed that the nightstand drawer was open and that his Dell Latitude 5580 laptop was missing from a computer bag on the sofa, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The computer was valued at $1,000.Forrester said there were no signs of forced entry.

Police investigating burglary at south Salina motel

The Salina Police Department Thursday afternoon identified the man whose body was found in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of W. South Street on July 8. 

On Tuesday, police were able to confirm that the body found was that of Adam Noe Guzman, 29, of Salina, the department noted in a news release issued this afternoon.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Salina Police Department Thursday afternoon identified the man whose body was found in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of W. South Street on July 8. On Tuesday, police were able to confirm that the body found was that of Adam Noe Guzman, 29, of Salina, the department noted in a news release issued this afternoon.An autopsy was conducted on July 11 "and no signs of trauma were located during the examination," the department noted."The cause of death is still pending toxicology results and the final report by the medical examiner. No foul play is suspected at this time," the department reported.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/b99567e6-0ebe-4e66-8826-0d20b611291c">Salina police find decomposing body; foul play not suspected</a>

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