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

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.j4PSr98k3pPIcHIB5TJced5IVzXnvk20Xw9P7cEt1V8/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County

Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;

Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp;

Lake Tanko (Cherryvale City Lake), Montgomery County (Added  Thursday)

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

Crystal Lake, Anderson County (Lowered  Thursday)

Lenexa City Lake, Johnson County (Added  Thursday)

Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County (Added  Thursday)

Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County (Added Thursday)

A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates a&nbsp;harmful algal bloom is&nbsp;present, and&nbsp;extreme conditions exist

●Signage should be posted at all public access locations. 

●It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.

●Recreation is discouraged in the lake or zone, including, at lake manager direction, closing the lake or zone to the public.

●In some cases, the adjacent shoreland should be avoided or closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

 ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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

●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.

●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.8eXgraCaCIWgEvgil0VHHJtiaAU0uGw_zb-PhPPjKAY/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fS2CU6V57S15DtQRghawm78_UKMNvsSVN7S8v24NDAA/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.j4PSr98k3pPIcHIB5TJced5IVzXnvk20Xw9P7cEt1V8/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;Active advisories include the following.HazardMilford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay CountyWarningsFord County Lake, Ford CountyGathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp;Hain SFL, Ford County (Added Thursday)Jerry Ivey Memorial Park pond, Saline County&nbsp;Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp;Lake Tanko (Cherryvale City Lake), Montgomery County (Added Thursday)Marion Reservoir, Marion County&nbsp;Milford Lake Zone A&nbsp;Norton Lake, Norton County&nbsp;Pomona Lake, Osage County&nbsp;WatchesCarbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp;Crystal Lake, Anderson County (Lowered Thursday)Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County&nbsp;Lenexa City Lake, Johnson County (Added Thursday)Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County (Added Thursday)Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County (Added Thursday)Milford Lake Zone B, Geary CountyLiftedColwich City Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp;Garnett Lake (north), Anderson CountyMelvern Lake, Osage County&nbsp;Parsons Lake, Neosho County&nbsp;Riggs Park Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp;A&nbsp;Hazard status&nbsp;indicates a&nbsp;harmful algal bloom is&nbsp;present, and&nbsp;extreme conditions exist●Signage should be posted at all public access locations. ●It is recommended that either a portion of the lake or the entire lake or zone, be closed to the public.●Recreation is discouraged in the lake or zone, including, at lake manager direction, closing the lake or zone to the public.●In some cases, the adjacent shoreland should be avoided or closed as well. Actual setback distances will be determined on a site-specific basis, if necessary.A&nbsp;warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.●Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.●Water contact should be avoided.●Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.●Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.●If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible. ●Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;A&nbsp;watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;●Signage will be posted at all public access locations.●Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.●Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.●Swimming, wading, skiing, and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.●Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;●Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.8eXgraCaCIWgEvgil0VHHJtiaAU0uGw_zb-PhPPjKAY/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA3MTQuNjA3ODIyODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.fS2CU6V57S15DtQRghawm78_UKMNvsSVN7S8v24NDAA/s/1305935158/br/141055612032-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local, area bodies of water under blue-green algae advisories

Since the Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America opened downtown in February, more than 3,000 people have used the museum’s virtual welding simulator, on loan from Salina Area Technical College.

But there was a catch: While the museum’s employees had been trained on how to run the simulator, most of them had never welded in real life.

So Wednesday morning, museum Executive Director Michelle Peck and Director of Education Matthew Tyler Delano Miller-Wells brought several high school students who work at the museum part-time to Salina Tech’s welding shop for some hands-on experience.

After spending a few minutes explaining welding theory and safety, Salina Tech welding instructor Eric Vannoy got everyone into welding jackets, gloves and helmet, and they headed out to the shop where he began demonstrating some welds.

After they’d practiced for a few minutes, Vannoy showed the group a bin of scrap metal, and invited them to use their imaginations.

“I was a little hesitant at first, but this was really fun,” said Brody Dooley. “I got to where I was making some OK welds. And now that I’ve done it, I think I’ll be better at helping people use the simulator.”

“I was a little scared at first – it’s molten metal, and that’s kind of scary,” said Brady Hemmer. “I learned a lot today, and it’s going to help me with the simulator.”

“This experience and opportunity is really cool,” Peck said. “Our partnership with Salina Tech has been great so far, and we’re finding new ways to work together.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657852856539.jpeg" alt="Salina Tech welding instructor Eric Vannoy, center, explains welding techniques to Adia Peck and Brody Dooley, both staffers at The Garage. Photos courtesy Salina Tech" />
 <figcaption>Salina Tech welding instructor Eric Vannoy, center, explains welding techniques to Adia Peck and Brody Dooley, both staffers at The Garage. Photos courtesy Salina Tech</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina TechSince the Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America opened downtown in February, more than 3,000 people have used the museum’s virtual welding simulator, on loan from Salina Area Technical College.But there was a catch: While the museum’s employees had been trained on how to run the simulator, most of them had never welded in real life.So Wednesday morning, museum Executive Director Michelle Peck and Director of Education Matthew Tyler Delano Miller-Wells brought several high school students who work at the museum part-time to Salina Tech’s welding shop for some hands-on experience.After spending a few minutes explaining welding theory and safety, Salina Tech welding instructor Eric Vannoy got everyone into welding jackets, gloves and helmet, and they headed out to the shop where he began demonstrating some welds.Then it was their turn.After they’d practiced for a few minutes, Vannoy showed the group a bin of scrap metal, and invited them to use their imaginations.“I was a little hesitant at first, but this was really fun,” said Brody Dooley. “I got to where I was making some OK welds. And now that I’ve done it, I think I’ll be better at helping people use the simulator.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657853008887.jpeg" alt="Michelle Peck, executive director of The Garage, poses with museum staffer Brady Hemmer and his first welds." />
 <figcaption>Michelle Peck, executive director of The Garage, poses with museum staffer Brady Hemmer and his first welds.</figcaption>
 </figure>“I was a little scared at first – it’s molten metal, and that’s kind of scary,” said Brady Hemmer. “I learned a lot today, and it’s going to help me with the simulator.”“This experience and opportunity is really cool,” Peck said. “Our partnership with Salina Tech has been great so far, and we’re finding new ways to work together.”

Staff from The Garage visits Salina Tech to learn about welding

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Two children were transported to Salina Regional Health Center after a two-vehicle wreck in west-central Salina late Thursday afternoon.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1980 Chevrolet pickup driven by Gary W. Stout, 64, of Salina, entered W. Crawford Street just east of S. Broadway Boulevard and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Stout swerved to avoid oncoming traffic and struck on the driver's side a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Kristina L. Hill, 38, of Salina.

The collision occurred at approximately 4:37 p.m.

Hill complained of pain, but was not transported to Salina Regional because of her injuries, the highway patrol report noted. Two children in the Pacifica, a three-year-old girl and an eight-year-old girl from Salina, suffered suspected minor injuries and were transported to Salina Regional. All three were properly restrained, according to the report.

Stout, who also was properly restrained, also suffered suspected minor injuries but was not transported.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostTwo children were transported to Salina Regional Health Center after a two-vehicle wreck in west-central Salina late Thursday afternoon.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1980 Chevrolet pickup driven by Gary W. Stout, 64, of Salina, entered W. Crawford Street just east of S. Broadway Boulevard and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. Stout swerved to avoid oncoming traffic and struck on the driver's side a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Kristina L. Hill, 38, of Salina.The collision occurred at approximately 4:37 p.m.Hill complained of pain, but was not transported to Salina Regional because of her injuries, the highway patrol report noted. Two children in the Pacifica, a three-year-old girl and an eight-year-old girl from Salina, suffered suspected minor injuries and were transported to Salina Regional. All three were properly restrained, according to the report.Stout, who also was properly restrained, also suffered suspected minor injuries but was not transported.The Pacifica was towed from the scene.

Two children sent to hospital after wreck in west-central Salina

Heat advisories have been issued for much of Kansas on Friday, including all counties in our area.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday that includes Marion County.

Heat index values of 101 to 105 are expected.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values of 106 to 108 are expected.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-7 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values of 103 to 107 are expected.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values from 103 to 109 degrees are expected.

By SALINA POSTHeat advisories have been issued for much of Kansas on Friday, including all counties in our area.Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday that includes Marion County.Heat index values of 101 to 105 are expected.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyHeat index values of 106 to 108 are expected.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-7 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyHeat index values of 103 to 107 are expected.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from 1-8 p.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyHeat index values from 103 to 109 degrees are expected.

Heat advisories for Friday; indices to reach 101-109

The Salina Police Department has announced the retirement ceremony for Captain Bill Cox. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:

The Salina Police Department has announced the retirement ceremony for Captain Bill Cox. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:<figure>
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Salina Police Department: Retirement ceremony for Cox

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced&nbsp;the hiring of Kay Quinn as assistant director of stewardship and university events. 

“We are excited to have Kay join our team,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “She brings strong event, marketing and fundraising skills and solid regional connections that will be a great fit for Kansas Wesleyan.”

A native of Bennington, Quinn spent 21 years in Gainesville, Fla., where she attended graduate school at the University of Florida, served for 10 years as managing editor and director of communications for Oxendine Publishing, helping to found Student Leader, a national campus publication with a circulation of 115,000. She later owned a boutique public relations firm that specialized in strategic planning, media relations and image management.

Quinn returned to the Salina area in 2010. She handled all marketing and promotions for the Smoky Hill River Festival and provided development support for the festival and the Smoky Hill Museum for more than a decade.

Quinn’s work will support admissions, advancement and events across campus.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657831827376.jpeg" alt="Kay Quinn. Photo courtesy Kansas Wesleyan University" />
 <figcaption>Kay Quinn. Photo courtesy Kansas Wesleyan University</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas Wesleyan UniversityKansas Wesleyan University has announced&nbsp;the hiring of Kay Quinn as assistant director of stewardship and university events. Quinn began her duties in early July.“We are excited to have Kay join our team,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “She brings strong event, marketing and fundraising skills and solid regional connections that will be a great fit for Kansas Wesleyan.”A native of Bennington, Quinn spent 21 years in Gainesville, Fla., where she attended graduate school at the University of Florida, served for 10 years as managing editor and director of communications for Oxendine Publishing, helping to found Student Leader, a national campus publication with a circulation of 115,000. She later owned a boutique public relations firm that specialized in strategic planning, media relations and image management.Quinn returned to the Salina area in 2010. She handled all marketing and promotions for the Smoky Hill River Festival and provided development support for the festival and the Smoky Hill Museum for more than a decade.Quinn’s work will support admissions, advancement and events across campus.

Kansas Wesleyan announces hiring of Quinn

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has reopened a portion of S. Kipp Road that had been closed since June 22.

S. Kipp Road between Hedberg Road and Lapsley Road had been closed to through traffic&nbsp;to permit the Saline County Road and Bridge Department Engineering staff the opportunity to perform an assessment of a cross-road drainage structure.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655929373765.png" alt="Map courtesy Saline County" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Saline County Road and Bridge Department has reopened a portion of S. Kipp Road that had been closed since June 22.S. Kipp Road between Hedberg Road and Lapsley Road had been closed to through traffic&nbsp;to permit the Saline County Road and Bridge Department Engineering staff the opportunity to perform an assessment of a cross-road drainage structure.

Saline County reopens S. Kipp Road

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 </figure>OCCK, Inc. is growing!We have openings in Salina, Abilene, Beloit, and Concordia.We are currently looking for:●Home Care Attendants●Direct Support Professionals●Independent Living Specialists●Physician Therapy Assistant●Team Leaders●Drivers●Master Level Autism Specialist●Master Social Worker●Targeted Case ManagersWe offer many options for employment – you can work as little or as much as you want!For more information, or to apply, please go to&nbsp;<a href="http://occk.com/">OCCK.com</a>&nbsp;and click on the CAREERS tab.

Registration open for Central Kansas Soil Health Bus Tour

A Salina business owner arrived at work Wednesday morning to find that a front window had been shattered.

Surveillance video from The Arena, 427 S. Broadway Boulevard, showed that at approximately 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, a white male wearing a black hooded jacket, facemask, and glasses struck the window, shattering it. He also was possibly wearing latex gloves and carrying a backpack, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The man then climbed through and entered the business.

Two PlayStation 4 controllers, valued at $60, were reported missing. Damage to the window was estimated at $850.

Forrester said the man was last seen exiting through the front door and walking east.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina business owner arrived at work Wednesday morning to find that a front window had been shattered.Surveillance video from The Arena, 427 S. Broadway Boulevard, showed that at approximately 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, a white male wearing a black hooded jacket, facemask, and glasses struck the window, shattering it. He also was possibly wearing latex gloves and carrying a backpack, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The man then climbed through and entered the business.Two PlayStation 4 controllers, valued at $60, were reported missing. Damage to the window was estimated at $850.Forrester said the man was last seen exiting through the front door and walking east.

Window shattered at west Salina business; game controllers stolen

On Wednesday, Dr. James M. Vander Yacht marked 35 years as a chiropractor. 

On Friday, his patients are invited to stop by the Salina Chiropractic office at 115 S. Santa Fe Avenue  during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and help him celebrate. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Following is historical information provided by Salina Chiropractic.

Vander Yacht is a 1986 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. The following year, he opened his practice in Salina in the Galaxy Center on S. Ninth Street. In 1998, Salina Chiropractic moved to 1333 W. Crawford, where it stayed for 22 years before moving to downtown Salina.

"Dr. James M. Vander Yacht would like to thank every patient that has helped to shape his career as a chiropractor in Salina to the successful practice it is now. We wouldn't be here without our amazing and dedicated patients and for that we are forever grateful," Salina Chiropractic told Salina Post.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1657818611239.jpeg" alt="Dr. James Vander Yacht. Photo courtesy&nbsp;Salina Chiropractic" />
 <figcaption>Dr. James Vander Yacht. Photo courtesy&nbsp;Salina Chiropractic</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTOn Wednesday, Dr. James M. Vander Yacht marked 35 years as a chiropractor. On Friday, his patients are invited to stop by the Salina Chiropractic office at 115 S. Santa Fe Avenue during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and help him celebrate. Snacks and drinks will be provided.Following is historical information provided by Salina Chiropractic.Vander Yacht is a 1986 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. The following year, he opened his practice in Salina in the Galaxy Center on S. Ninth Street. In 1998, Salina Chiropractic moved to 1333 W. Crawford, where it stayed for 22 years before moving to downtown Salina."Dr. James M. Vander Yacht would like to thank every patient that has helped to shape his career as a chiropractor in Salina to the successful practice it is now. We wouldn't be here without our amazing and dedicated patients and for that we are forever grateful," Salina Chiropractic told Salina Post.

Vander Yacht marks 35 years as chiropractor; reception Friday

SALINE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2002 Mercury Sable driven by Andrew Q. Flynn, 41, Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70 ten miles east of Salina. The car entered the south ditch, struck construction equipment and overturned.

EMS transported Flynn and a passenger Patrick P.&nbsp;Woodcox, 53, Concordia, to Salina Regional Health Center.

Woodcox was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

SALINE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2002 Mercury Sable driven by Andrew Q. Flynn, 41, Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70 ten miles east of Salina. The car entered the south ditch, struck construction equipment and overturned.EMS transported Flynn and a passenger Patrick P.&nbsp;Woodcox, 53, Concordia, to Salina Regional Health Center.Woodcox was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

2 hospitalized after car strikes construction equipment on I-70

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:

On 7/7/2022, at 5:03 PM, Officers were sent to an address in Salina for a person that was unconscious on the floor and having “trouble breathing.” On arrival, Officer Rachel Grisham found a 25 year-old male on the floor and not breathing. A resident was attempting chest compressions, to no avail. Officer Grisham took over compressions, and was able to get a response from the man prior to paramedics arriving. The man was transported by ambulance to Salina Regional where he was treated for a probable overdose, and eventually released.

Officer Grisham was recognized by SPD staff for her immediate response, and providing life-sustaining actions, until medical personnel could take over.

Thank you Officer Grisham for your humanity and immediate action.

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 </figure>From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaKSPD">Salina Police Department Facebook page</a>:On 7/7/2022, at 5:03 PM, Officers were sent to an address in Salina for a person that was unconscious on the floor and having “trouble breathing.” On arrival, Officer Rachel Grisham found a 25 year-old male on the floor and not breathing. A resident was attempting chest compressions, to no avail. Officer Grisham took over compressions, and was able to get a response from the man prior to paramedics arriving. The man was transported by ambulance to Salina Regional where he was treated for a probable overdose, and eventually released. Officer Grisham was recognized by SPD staff for her immediate response, and providing life-sustaining actions, until medical personnel could take over.Thank you Officer Grisham for your humanity and immediate action. Case 2022-19574<figure>
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Salina police officer recognized for helping man in distress

CONCORDIA - Cloud County Community College has received a $1 million grant from the Sunderland Foundation to be used for construction of the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. 

The approximately 35,000 square foot center will house Renewable Energy, which includes Wind and Solar Energy and Drones; Nursing and Allied Health, which also offers high-demand career education for EMT, CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, and IV Therapy; and Agriculture and Industrial Technology, including welding and CDL training, according to information from the college.

“We are honored and elated that the Sunderland Foundation invested in Cloud County’s project to grow and retain a strong Kansas workforce,” said Cloud County Community College President Amber Knoettgen. “We are grateful for their partnership in recognizing the value of a modern educational center in our local community.”

With the Cloud County Community College Foundation’s lead gift of $1.5 million, the college was able to pursue industry partners for additional support. Salina Regional Health Center and its affiliates, major partners of the college’s Nursing and Allied Health Programs, donated $1 million toward the project. Another significant partner was the Kansas Legislature, with a direct appropriation of $4 million from Federal American Rescue Plan Act Appropriations. The Sunderland Foundation becomes the most recent major partner in the project with its $1 million investment.

On Wednesday, the Salina Regional Health Foundation announced that it had awarded a $250,000 Community Health Investment Program grant to the Cloud County project.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8d401baf-6f5b-467f-a396-84361c08d1ff">Salina Regional Health Foundation awards eight CHIP grants</a>

The tech center project is scheduled to begin in fall 2022, with construction expected to be completed in spring 2024. Due to inflation, the estimated total project cost for the center is now $13.9 million.

Cloud County is in the late stages of fundraising for the tech center, and naming opportunities for additional donors are still available, the college noted in a news release.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650489746962.jpeg" alt="A rendering of the front of the new Cloud County Community College&nbsp;Technical Education and Innovation Center. Image courtesy CCCC" />
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 </figure>By SALINA POSTCONCORDIA - Cloud County Community College has received a $1 million grant from the Sunderland Foundation to be used for construction of the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. The approximately 35,000 square foot center will house Renewable Energy, which includes Wind and Solar Energy and Drones; Nursing and Allied Health, which also offers high-demand career education for EMT, CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, and IV Therapy; and Agriculture and Industrial Technology, including welding and CDL training, according to information from the college.“We are honored and elated that the Sunderland Foundation invested in Cloud County’s project to grow and retain a strong Kansas workforce,” said Cloud County Community College President Amber Knoettgen. “We are grateful for their partnership in recognizing the value of a modern educational center in our local community.”With the Cloud County Community College Foundation’s lead gift of $1.5 million, the college was able to pursue industry partners for additional support. Salina Regional Health Center and its affiliates, major partners of the college’s Nursing and Allied Health Programs, donated $1 million toward the project. Another significant partner was the Kansas Legislature, with a direct appropriation of $4 million from Federal American Rescue Plan Act Appropriations. The Sunderland Foundation becomes the most recent major partner in the project with its $1 million investment.On Wednesday, the Salina Regional Health Foundation announced that it had awarded a $250,000 Community Health Investment Program grant to the Cloud County project.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/8d401baf-6f5b-467f-a396-84361c08d1ff">Salina Regional Health Foundation awards eight CHIP grants</a>The tech center project is scheduled to begin in fall 2022, with construction expected to be completed in spring 2024. Due to inflation, the estimated total project cost for the center is now $13.9 million.Cloud County is in the late stages of fundraising for the tech center, and naming opportunities for additional donors are still available, the college noted in a news release.

CCCC receives $1M grant for Technical Education and Innovation Center

Police are looking for a man who was seen on surveillance video breaking into a central Salina church.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that several calls were received at approximately 7:10 a.m. Wednesday from residents in the 900 block of Pearl Avenue about a person wandering through backyards. The person was described as a Black male in his late teens or 20s, with short black hair, with no shirt on and wearing black pants.

At 9 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the nearby First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Avenue, for the report of a burglary, Forrester said. 

Church personnel reported that a Black male who matched the earlier description from Pearl Avenue was seen on surveillance video in the church parking lot at approximately 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Then, approximately an hour later, the same man was seen entering the church through a window. Once he was in the church vestibule, the man found a key that enabled him to enter the church sanctuary. He then left the church a few minutes later.

Forrester said that church personnel reported that the only thing missing was the key.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are looking for a man who was seen on surveillance video breaking into a central Salina church.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that several calls were received at approximately 7:10 a.m. Wednesday from residents in the 900 block of Pearl Avenue about a person wandering through backyards. The person was described as a Black male in his late teens or 20s, with short black hair, with no shirt on and wearing black pants.At 9 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the nearby First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Avenue, for the report of a burglary, Forrester said. Church personnel reported that a Black male who matched the earlier description from Pearl Avenue was seen on surveillance video in the church parking lot at approximately 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Then, approximately an hour later, the same man was seen entering the church through a window. Once he was in the church vestibule, the man found a key that enabled him to enter the church sanctuary. He then left the church a few minutes later.Forrester said that church personnel reported that the only thing missing was the key.

Salina church burgled; man seen on video breaking in

A Salina man was arrested after an Abilene woman's car was burgled early Wednesday morning in north Salina.

Sandra Cameron, 38, of Abilene, told police that at approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, she had gotten into a verbal argument with a man she knew only as "Greg" in a parking lot near the 100 block of N. Wisconsin Street. Cameron said that as she was leaving town a bit later, she realized that her Gold Smoke vape pen was missing from her Honda Civic, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. 

A check of her car revealed that a Razer laptop and a Bluetooth device also were missing. Total loss was estimated at $2,385. Cameron told police that she inadvertently left the car unlocked.

Forrester said a neighbor had surveillance video showing a man entering Cameron's car. An officer was able to identify the man as Gregory Dyrness, 29, of Salina.

Police located Dyrness at his apartment in the 100 block of N. Wisconsin Street and arrested him on a requested charge of vehicle burglary, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man was arrested after an Abilene woman's car was burgled early Wednesday morning in north Salina.Sandra Cameron, 38, of Abilene, told police that at approximately 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, she had gotten into a verbal argument with a man she knew only as "Greg" in a parking lot near the 100 block of N. Wisconsin Street. Cameron said that as she was leaving town a bit later, she realized that her Gold Smoke vape pen was missing from her Honda Civic, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. A check of her car revealed that a Razer laptop and a Bluetooth device also were missing. Total loss was estimated at $2,385. Cameron told police that she inadvertently left the car unlocked.<figure>
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 </figure>Forrester said a neighbor had surveillance video showing a man entering Cameron's car. An officer was able to identify the man as Gregory Dyrness, 29, of Salina.Police located Dyrness at his apartment in the 100 block of N. Wisconsin Street and arrested him on a requested charge of vehicle burglary, Forrester said.

Items stolen from Abilene woman's car; Salina man arrested

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Go back to the basics this July with Darren Morawitz at the Salina Art Center Warehouse Education Studio.

101 Series workshops, for ages 15 and older, are scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon at the Salina Art Center Warehouse Education Studio, 149 S. Fourth Street. 

The enrollment fee is $30 each or $80 for all three workshops. Sign up at <a href="http://SalinaArtCenter.org/workshops">SalinaArtCenter.org/workshops</a>. All supplies will be included.

COMPOSITION 101 Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the fundamentals of creating a piece of art and will explore and discuss the elements and principles of design.&nbsp;Students will create several helpful reference sheets to use in the future and complete a landscape applying their new skills.

COLOR THEORY 101 Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the fundamentals of color theory and explore the color relationships within the color wheel and how to apply it to visual artforms. Students will create several helpful reference sheets, color wheels, and a fun non-representationalartpiece.

PERSPECTIVE 101 Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the basics of one and two point perspective in relationship to drawing.&nbsp;Students will create several helpful reference sheets and several drawings practicing perspective skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Salina Art CenterGo back to the basics this July with Darren Morawitz at the Salina Art Center Warehouse Education Studio.101 Series workshops, for ages 15 and older, are scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon at the Salina Art Center Warehouse Education Studio, 149 S. Fourth Street. The enrollment fee is $30 each or $80 for all three workshops. Sign up at <a href="http://SalinaArtCenter.org/workshops">SalinaArtCenter.org/workshops</a>. All supplies will be included.The three workshops are as follows.COMPOSITION 101 Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the fundamentals of creating a piece of art and will explore and discuss the elements and principles of design.&nbsp;Students will create several helpful reference sheets to use in the future and complete a landscape applying their new skills. COLOR THEORY 101 Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the fundamentals of color theory and explore the color relationships within the color wheel and how to apply it to visual artforms. Students will create several helpful reference sheets, color wheels, and a fun non-representationalartpiece. PERSPECTIVE 101 Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m.-noon, $30 Students will learn the basics of one and two point perspective in relationship to drawing.&nbsp;Students will create several helpful reference sheets and several drawings practicing perspective skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;

101 Series workshops set for Art Center Warehouse this month

Today is Thursday, July 14, the 195th day of 2022. There are 170 days left in the year.

On July 14, 2004, the Senate scuttled a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. (Forty-eight senators voted to advance the measure — 12 short of the 60 needed — and 50 voted to block it).

In 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.

In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the United States government.

In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias "Billy the Kid," was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico.

In 1912, American folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie ("This Land Is Your Land") was born in Okemah, Oklahoma.

In 1933, all German political parties, except the Nazi Party, were outlawed.

In 1945, Italy formally declared war on Japan, its former Axis partner during World War II.

In 1976, Jimmy Carter won the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's convention in New York.

In 1980, the Republican national convention opened in Detroit, where nominee-apparent Ronald Reagan told a welcoming rally he and his supporters were determined to "make America great again."

In 2009, disgraced financier Bernard Madoff arrived at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina to begin serving a 150-year sentence for his massive Ponzi scheme. (Madoff died in prison in April 2021.)

In 2015, world powers and Iran struck a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from international sanctions.

In 2016, terror struck Bastille Day celebrations in the French Riviera city of Nice as a large truck plowed into a festive crowd, killing 86 people in an attack claimed by Islamic State extremists; the driver was shot dead by police.

In 2020,researchers reported that the first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems as scientists had hoped; the vaccine was developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. The federal government carried out its first execution in almost two decades, killing by lethal injection Daniel Lewis Lee, who'd been convicted of murdering an Arkansas family in a 1990s plot to build a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest.

Ten years ago: A suicide bomber blew himself up among guests at a wedding hall in northern Afghanistan, killing 23 people, including a prominent ex-Uzbek warlord turned lawmaker who was the father of the bride.

Five years ago: A Russian-American lobbyist said he attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's son that was billed as part of a Russian government effort to help the Republican campaign. Arab assailants opened fire from inside a major Jerusalem shrine, killing two Israeli policemen before being shot dead.

One year ago: The World Health Organization reported that COVID-19 deaths had climbed globally in the preceding week after nine straight weeks of declines; the setback triggered another round of restrictions. The U.S. government reported that deaths from drug overdoses had soared to a record 93,000 in 2021 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; experts said lockdowns and other restrictions had isolated those with drug addictions and made treatment harder to get.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Nancy Olson is 94. Former football player and actor Rosey Grier is 90. Actor Vincent Pastore is 76. Music company executive Tommy Mottola is 74. Rock musician Chris Cross (Ultravox) is 70. Actor Jerry Houser is 70. Actor-director Eric Laneuville is 70. Actor Stan Shaw is 70. Movie producer Scott Rudin is 64. Singer-guitarist Kyle Gass is 62. Actor Jane Lynch is 62. Actor Jackie Earle Haley is 61. Actor Matthew Fox is 56. Rock musician Ellen Reid (Crash Test Dummies) is 56. Rock singer-musician Tanya Donelly is 56. Former child actor Missy Gold is 52. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Ross Rebagliati is 51. R&amp;B singer Tameka Cottle (Xscape) is 47. Country singer Jamey Johnson is 47. Hip-hop musician "taboo" (Black Eyed Peas) is 47. Actor Scott Porter is 43. Actor/writer/producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 37. Rock singer Dan Smith (Bastille) is 36. Actor Sara Canning (TV: "The Vampire Diaries") is 35. Rock singer Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons) is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, July 14, the 195th day of 2022. There are 170 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 14, 2004, the Senate scuttled a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. (Forty-eight senators voted to advance the measure — 12 short of the 60 needed — and 50 voted to block it).On this date:In 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the United States government.In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias "Billy the Kid," was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico.In 1912, American folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie ("This Land Is Your Land") was born in Okemah, Oklahoma.In 1933, all German political parties, except the Nazi Party, were outlawed.In 1945, Italy formally declared war on Japan, its former Axis partner during World War II.In 1976, Jimmy Carter won the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's convention in New York.In 1980, the Republican national convention opened in Detroit, where nominee-apparent Ronald Reagan told a welcoming rally he and his supporters were determined to "make America great again."In 2009, disgraced financier Bernard Madoff arrived at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina to begin serving a 150-year sentence for his massive Ponzi scheme. (Madoff died in prison in April 2021.)In 2015, world powers and Iran struck a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from international sanctions.In 2016, terror struck Bastille Day celebrations in the French Riviera city of Nice as a large truck plowed into a festive crowd, killing 86 people in an attack claimed by Islamic State extremists; the driver was shot dead by police.In 2020,researchers reported that the first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems as scientists had hoped; the vaccine was developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. The federal government carried out its first execution in almost two decades, killing by lethal injection Daniel Lewis Lee, who'd been convicted of murdering an Arkansas family in a 1990s plot to build a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest.Ten years ago: A suicide bomber blew himself up among guests at a wedding hall in northern Afghanistan, killing 23 people, including a prominent ex-Uzbek warlord turned lawmaker who was the father of the bride.Five years ago: A Russian-American lobbyist said he attended a June 2016 meeting with President Donald Trump's son that was billed as part of a Russian government effort to help the Republican campaign. Arab assailants opened fire from inside a major Jerusalem shrine, killing two Israeli policemen before being shot dead.One year ago: The World Health Organization reported that COVID-19 deaths had climbed globally in the preceding week after nine straight weeks of declines; the setback triggered another round of restrictions. The U.S. government reported that deaths from drug overdoses had soared to a record 93,000 in 2021 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; experts said lockdowns and other restrictions had isolated those with drug addictions and made treatment harder to get.Today's Birthdays: Actor Nancy Olson is 94. Former football player and actor Rosey Grier is 90. Actor Vincent Pastore is 76. Music company executive Tommy Mottola is 74. Rock musician Chris Cross (Ultravox) is 70. Actor Jerry Houser is 70. Actor-director Eric Laneuville is 70. Actor Stan Shaw is 70. Movie producer Scott Rudin is 64. Singer-guitarist Kyle Gass is 62. Actor Jane Lynch is 62. Actor Jackie Earle Haley is 61. Actor Matthew Fox is 56. Rock musician Ellen Reid (Crash Test Dummies) is 56. Rock singer-musician Tanya Donelly is 56. Former child actor Missy Gold is 52. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Ross Rebagliati is 51. R&amp;B singer Tameka Cottle (Xscape) is 47. Country singer Jamey Johnson is 47. Hip-hop musician "taboo" (Black Eyed Peas) is 47. Actor Scott Porter is 43. Actor/writer/producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge is 37. Rock singer Dan Smith (Bastille) is 36. Actor Sara Canning (TV: "The Vampire Diaries") is 35. Rock singer Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons) is 35.

Today in History - July 14

An open conversation about the Aug. 2 vote to amend the Kansas Constitution concerning abortion is set for Monday.

The event is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Monday at Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House, 141 N. Santa Fe Avenue. Sponsored by People United for Safety and Health, the event is open to the public. 

"Minds may not be changed, but an idea exchange seems critical. Most agree that the simple word 'abortion' is only a snapshot of a much more complex picture. Those interested in sharing their ideas and personal stories about how this amendment (and the issue of women’s reproductive rights generally) may affect them are welcome. Willing listeners are also welcome," People United for Safety and Health noted in a news release.

Time allotted for each speaker will be generous but not unlimited, according to the organization. Three-to-five-minute readings of poetry, articles, editorials, and other written material is also fair game. After readings and presentations, time will be allotted for open discussion among attendees.

By SALINA POST An open conversation about the Aug. 2 vote to amend the Kansas Constitution concerning abortion is set for Monday.The event is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Monday at Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House, 141 N. Santa Fe Avenue. Sponsored by People United for Safety and Health, the event is open to the public. "Minds may not be changed, but an idea exchange seems critical. Most agree that the simple word 'abortion' is only a snapshot of a much more complex picture. Those interested in sharing their ideas and personal stories about how this amendment (and the issue of women’s reproductive rights generally) may affect them are welcome. Willing listeners are also welcome," People United for Safety and Health noted in a news release.Time allotted for each speaker will be generous but not unlimited, according to the organization. Three-to-five-minute readings of poetry, articles, editorials, and other written material is also fair game. After readings and presentations, time will be allotted for open discussion among attendees.

Open mic night about proposed constitutional amendment set

Brenda Gutierrez, executive director of the Salina Area Technical College Foundation, attended her first meeting of the Kansas Community and Technical College Development Officers’ Conference held at Colby Community College.

During the two-day conference, participants from across the state took part in a variety of events, including a discussion of the relationship between colleges and their foundations with Colby Community College President Seth Carter, and a presentation by Brien Stockman, a member of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Board of Trustees.

The theme of the conference was “Producing Through Philanthropy,” with other sessions devoted to capital campaigns, stewardship, digital storytelling and board development.

One highlight of the conference was dinner and a tour of the headquarters of Frahm Farmland, Inc., a 30,600-acre farm near Colby. The Frahm family believes in contributing to the world around them and leaving the communities and the lives they touch better than how they found them.

As the conference came to a close, Gutierrez said, she reflected on everything she had learned: “It was great to learn about new strategies that are working for others across the state and how we can apply those strategies at Salina Tech. Graduates from colleges such as Salina Tech are in high demand, and generating philanthropic support to help future students be successful is an exciting challenge.”

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 </figure>Salina TechBrenda Gutierrez, executive director of the Salina Area Technical College Foundation, attended her first meeting of the Kansas Community and Technical College Development Officers’ Conference held at Colby Community College.During the two-day conference, participants from across the state took part in a variety of events, including a discussion of the relationship between colleges and their foundations with Colby Community College President Seth Carter, and a presentation by Brien Stockman, a member of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Board of Trustees.The theme of the conference was “Producing Through Philanthropy,” with other sessions devoted to capital campaigns, stewardship, digital storytelling and board development.One highlight of the conference was dinner and a tour of the headquarters of Frahm Farmland, Inc., a 30,600-acre farm near Colby. The Frahm family believes in contributing to the world around them and leaving the communities and the lives they touch better than how they found them.As the conference came to a close, Gutierrez said, she reflected on everything she had learned: “It was great to learn about new strategies that are working for others across the state and how we can apply those strategies at Salina Tech. Graduates from colleges such as Salina Tech are in high demand, and generating philanthropic support to help future students be successful is an exciting challenge.”

Salina Tech foundation director attends development conference

REPCO, one of Salina’s oldest manufacturers has announced that Salina will be home to its most recent expansion. 

As a food ingredient company specializing in vitamin and mineral nutritional premix blends, innovative bakery ingredients and state-of-the-art dosing equipment, REPCO’s products enrich the lives of millions of people around the world daily.

Salina Area Chamber of CommerceREPCO, one of Salina’s oldest manufacturers has announced that Salina will be home to its most recent expansion. As a food ingredient company specializing in vitamin and mineral nutritional premix blends, innovative bakery ingredients and state-of-the-art dosing equipment, REPCO’s products enrich the lives of millions of people around the world daily.Since 1946, REPCO’s customers have relied on its high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer experience to enhance their products' nutritional value. REPCO's products go into many of the foods that are consumed each day in this country and abroad, including but not limited to, flour, bread, rice, corn, power bars, vitamin drinks, daily vitamin gummies, powdered drink mixes, energy drinks, and more.An international leader in the food industry, REPCO is planning to unveil its most recent 50,000 square foot, $7 million office, laboratory, and warehouse expansion at 12:30 p.m. Monday at 1835 E. North Street. The groundbreaking ceremony will feature company representatives, local government leaders, designers, and the general contractor.“REPCO has a storied history not only here in Salina but has made a global impact in the food industry,” said Monte White, REPCO president and CEO. “We are excited to celebrate our more than 75-year history and this expansion provides us the opportunity to grow the REPCO brand into the future.”Headquartered in Salina, REPCO selected Salina for this expansion due to the quality of workforce availability, location, and availability of incentives.Construction of the building is targeted for a late spring 2023 completion. The project is designed by SPT Architecture and Simpson Construction of Wichita, Kansas will serve as the general contractor for the project. The City of Salina, Salina Community Economic Development Organization, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, and Kansas Department of Commerce all provided support to the project.