The Tri-Rivers Fair is just around the corner!

Pre-fair activities begin July 30, with the fair itself scheduled for Aug. 3-7 in Kenwood Park.

If you are interested in being in the fair parade at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2, you still have time to enter. The parade is scheduled to travel south on Santa Fe Avenue from Elm Street to Prescott Avenue. (And if you can't make it in person to watch, the parade is scheduled to live stream on Salina Post!)

Parade entries postmarked between July 15-25 are $30 for businesses and $20 for non-profits. After July 25, the cost is $45 for businesses and $35 for non-profits. To access an entry form, <a href="http://tririversfair.org/about/parade/">click here</a>.

The 4-H Dog Show is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 30 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall at Tony's Pizza Events Center.

The Demolition Derby is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 30 at Salina Speedway, 2841 S. Burma Road. Pits open at 3 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Tickets will be sold at the gate only.

The 4-H Fashion Revue is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 31 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall at Tony's Pizza Events Center.

For more information about the Tri-Rivers Fair, go to the <a href="http://tririversfair.org/">fair website</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Tri-Rivers Fair is just around the corner!Pre-fair activities begin July 30, with the fair itself scheduled for Aug. 3-7 in Kenwood Park.If you are interested in being in the fair parade at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2, you still have time to enter. The parade is scheduled to travel south on Santa Fe Avenue from Elm Street to Prescott Avenue. (And if you can't make it in person to watch, the parade is scheduled to live stream on Salina Post!)Parade entries postmarked between July 15-25 are $30 for businesses and $20 for non-profits. After July 25, the cost is $45 for businesses and $35 for non-profits. To access an entry form, <a href="http://tririversfair.org/about/parade/">click here</a>.Pre-fair eventsThe 4-H Dog Show is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 30 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall at Tony's Pizza Events Center.The Demolition Derby is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 30 at Salina Speedway, 2841 S. Burma Road. Pits open at 3 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Tickets will be sold at the gate only.The 4-H Fashion Revue is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 31 in the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall at Tony's Pizza Events Center.For more information about the Tri-Rivers Fair, go to the <a href="http://tririversfair.org/">fair website</a>.

Tri-Rivers Fair almost here; still time to enter parade

With triple-digit heat indices forecast once again, the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for much of the state on Friday and Saturday.

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 noon Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values of up to 105 are expected.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory from 1-8 p.m. Friday and another from 1-8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Heat index values up to 105 are expected on Friday and heat index values up to 108 are expected on Saturday.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.

Peak heat index values from 102 to 109 are expected.

By SALINA POSTWith triple-digit heat indices forecast once again, the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for much of the state on Friday and Saturday.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 noon Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyHeat index values of up to 105 are expected.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a heat advisory from 1-8 p.m. Friday and another from 1-8 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyHeat index values up to 105 are expected on Friday and heat index values up to 108 are expected on Saturday.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory in effect from noon Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountyPeak heat index values from 102 to 109 are expected.<figure>
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DICKINSON COUNTY —A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 5 p.m. Thursday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by Christian A. Stevens, 20, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 18.

The driver failed to yield while making a left turn onto the Kansas 15 northbound junction. The Chevy struck a 2018 Chevy Traverse driven by Andrea C. Ewers, 55, Abilene.

EMS transported Ewers to an area hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stevens was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY —A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 5 p.m. Thursday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by Christian A. Stevens, 20, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 18.The driver failed to yield while making a left turn onto the Kansas 15 northbound junction. The Chevy struck a 2018 Chevy Traverse driven by Andrea C. Ewers, 55, Abilene.EMS transported Ewers to an area hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stevens was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Abilene woman hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

TOPEKA – The first four finalists in the Kansas Lottery’s “Cosmic Cash” second-chance promotion have been selected! There are still six winners left to be drawn in the promotion for a chance to win up to $75,000!

Ten finalists overall will be selected in the Cosmic Cash promotion, with the Grand Finale event occurring on Oct. 21 in Topeka at the Kansas Lottery headquarters. Every finalist will win a cash prize, with one lucky winner taking home $75,000! A prize of $50,000 will also be up for grabs, along with three finalists winning $25,000, and five others winning $10,000!

Players can enter the Cosmic Cash promotion by scanning their non-winning $5 and $10 Cosmic Cash tickets into PlayOn. A $5 non-winning Cosmic Cash ticket earns one entry in the promotion, and a $10 non-winning Cosmic Cash ticket earns two entries. Entries by players not selected will rollover for all subsequent drawings.

Cutoff for entry into the next drawing for four more finalists is August 21, 2022, with the winners to be announced on Aug. 25. The final drawing for the last two finalists will take place on Sept.&nbsp; 25, with the winners to be announced on Sept. 29. For more information, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist/cosmic-cash-2022/" target="_blank">Cosmic Cash promotion page here.&nbsp;</a>

Kansas LotteryTOPEKA – The first four finalists in the Kansas Lottery’s “Cosmic Cash” second-chance promotion have been selected! There are still six winners left to be drawn in the promotion for a chance to win up to $75,000!The first four finalists are:●Larry Basnight of Mission●Carol Tripp of Salina●Steven Greer of Bonner Springs●Shellie Clawson of TopekaTen finalists overall will be selected in the Cosmic Cash promotion, with the Grand Finale event occurring on Oct. 21 in Topeka at the Kansas Lottery headquarters. Every finalist will win a cash prize, with one lucky winner taking home $75,000! A prize of $50,000 will also be up for grabs, along with three finalists winning $25,000, and five others winning $10,000!Players can enter the Cosmic Cash promotion by scanning their non-winning $5 and $10 Cosmic Cash tickets into PlayOn. A $5 non-winning Cosmic Cash ticket earns one entry in the promotion, and a $10 non-winning Cosmic Cash ticket earns two entries. Entries by players not selected will rollover for all subsequent drawings.Cutoff for entry into the next drawing for four more finalists is August 21, 2022, with the winners to be announced on Aug. 25. The final drawing for the last two finalists will take place on Sept.&nbsp; 25, with the winners to be announced on Sept. 29. For more information, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist/cosmic-cash-2022/" target="_blank">Cosmic Cash promotion page here.&nbsp;</a>

Salina's Tripp among Kansas Lottery promotion finalists

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Salina man was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday night in central Salina.

Federico Merrell, 58, of Salina, was northbound on S. Fifth Street when his 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was struck at the intersection with E. South Street by an eastbound 2012 GMC Sierra driven by Chase Young, 19, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

The accident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday.

Merrell suffered minor injuries and was transported to Salina Regional Health Center.

The Grand Cherokee sustained driver-side damage and the Sierra sustained front-end damage. Both were towed from the scene.

Young was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign, Forrester said.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday night in central Salina.Federico Merrell, 58, of Salina, was northbound on S. Fifth Street when his 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was struck at the intersection with E. South Street by an eastbound 2012 GMC Sierra driven by Chase Young, 19, of Salina, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The accident occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday.Merrell suffered minor injuries and was transported to Salina Regional Health Center.The Grand Cherokee sustained driver-side damage and the Sierra sustained front-end damage. Both were towed from the scene.Young was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign, Forrester said.

Salina man injured in two-vehicle accident; teen driver cited

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle and its driver that clipped a bicycle rider on N. Ohio Street Wednesday afternoon.

Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning that a 37-year-old Salina man was riding a bicycle southbound in the bike lane on N. Ohio Street just outside the city limits near the N. Ohio Street/E. Stimmel Road intersection at approximately 2:15 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a southbound vehicle, causing him to crash.

The bicycle rider told deputies that the crash knocked him out for a bit, Melander said. When he came to, he called a relative to come get him. The relative insisted on taking the man to Salina Regional Health Center to be checked out. Melander said the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

With the help of officers from the Salina Police Department, deputies were able to locate a vehicle part they believe came off the vehicle that struck the rider, Melander said. With the part, deputies were able to determine that they are looking for a 2016 or 2017 white or pearl-colored Nissan Altima that could have damage on the passenger side and be missing part or all of a side mirror, he said.

Persons with information about this vehicle are asked to call the Saline County Sheriff's Office at (785) 826-6500.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle and its driver that clipped a bicycle rider on N. Ohio Street Wednesday afternoon.Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said this morning that a 37-year-old Salina man was riding a bicycle southbound in the bike lane on N. Ohio Street just outside the city limits near the N. Ohio Street/E. Stimmel Road intersection at approximately 2:15 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a southbound vehicle, causing him to crash.The bicycle rider told deputies that the crash knocked him out for a bit, Melander said. When he came to, he called a relative to come get him. The relative insisted on taking the man to Salina Regional Health Center to be checked out. Melander said the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.With the help of officers from the Salina Police Department, deputies were able to locate a vehicle part they believe came off the vehicle that struck the rider, Melander said. With the part, deputies were able to determine that they are looking for a 2016 or 2017 white or pearl-colored Nissan Altima that could have damage on the passenger side and be missing part or all of a side mirror, he said.Persons with information about this vehicle are asked to call the Saline County Sheriff's Office at (785) 826-6500.

Undersheriff: Bicycle rider clipped by car; Nissan Altima sought

True story. A friend of mine’s 15-year-old son needed to take Tylenol for a headache that he had at school. In order to take the Tylenol, he needed his parents’ permission as well as his doctor’s permission. However, if Value Them Both does not pass, there is a very likely chance that in Kansas a 15-year-old would not need her parents’ or doctor’s permission to have an abortion? This doesn’t seem right.

On August 2, the Value Them Both Amendment is on the ballot. Several years ago, the Kansas Supreme Court decided that abortion is a constitutional right. Because of that, many of the commonsense restrictions on the abortion industry could go by the wayside, like a sandcastle on the beach. A “yes” vote for the Value Them Both Amendment will ensure our ability to keep basic regulations on the abortion industry and to protect both mothers and babies.

But here is another thought on why I think Kansans should vote yes on the Value Them Both Amendment. St. Teresa of Calcutta once said that it should not surprise us when we hear of killings and wars and the disrespect for human life. She said that if we kill the unborn, the weakest in society, there will be no stopping killing others. We all can see how much destruction of life is in society through shootings and wars. Let’s start choosing life and love in our society by protecting mothers and babies.

Please join me in voting "yes” on August 2.

Most Reverend Gerald L. Vincke Bishop of Salina

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 </figure>True story. A friend of mine’s 15-year-old son needed to take Tylenol for a headache that he had at school. In order to take the Tylenol, he needed his parents’ permission as well as his doctor’s permission. However, if Value Them Both does not pass, there is a very likely chance that in Kansas a 15-year-old would not need her parents’ or doctor’s permission to have an abortion? This doesn’t seem right.On August 2, the Value Them Both Amendment is on the ballot. Several years ago, the Kansas Supreme Court decided that abortion is a constitutional right. Because of that, many of the commonsense restrictions on the abortion industry could go by the wayside, like a sandcastle on the beach. A “yes” vote for the Value Them Both Amendment will ensure our ability to keep basic regulations on the abortion industry and to protect both mothers and babies.But here is another thought on why I think Kansans should vote yes on the Value Them Both Amendment. St. Teresa of Calcutta once said that it should not surprise us when we hear of killings and wars and the disrespect for human life. She said that if we kill the unborn, the weakest in society, there will be no stopping killing others. We all can see how much destruction of life is in society through shootings and wars. Let’s start choosing life and love in our society by protecting mothers and babies.Please join me in voting "yes” on August 2.Most Reverend Gerald L. Vincke Bishop of Salina

OPINION: Bishop urges 'yes' vote on proposed amendment

Police are investigating the theft of a gun from a vehicle in north Salina.

Joseph Corby, 67, of Salina, told police that sometime between July 7 and Wednesday, someone stole a Smith &amp; Wesson Model 21 .44 caliber gun from inside his 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer that was at Bergeson Services, 520 E. North Street, for repairs, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostPolice are investigating the theft of a gun from a vehicle in north Salina.Joseph Corby, 67, of Salina, told police that sometime between July 7 and Wednesday, someone stole a Smith &amp; Wesson Model 21 .44 caliber gun from inside his 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer that was at Bergeson Services, 520 E. North Street, for repairs, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.The gun was valued at $600.

Gun stolen from SUV awaiting repairs at north Salina business

Above normal temperatures will be in place again today as highs top out around 100 degrees.

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NWS: High temps to hit triple digits today; stay hydrated!

UPDATE 9:11 a.m. Thursday: The Smoky Hill Museum this morning sent out a revised version of its parade entry release that corrected dates. Those corrections have been made below.

The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is now accepting entries for the 2022 parade on Sept. 24.

Salina's Old West is the theme for this year's parade, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at the N. Santa Fe Avenue/Elm Street intersection. The parade will travel south on Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at South Street.

To enter the parade, fill out an application online or download at <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> under the Street Fair tab. To have an application mailed to you, email <a href="mailto:museum@salina.org">museum@salina.org</a>, or call Rosa De La Cruz at 785-309-5776. According to information from the Smoky Hill Museum, there is no entry fee for the parade.

Parade applications must be returned by Sept. 2 in order for those applying to participate. An information packet will be sent to everyone who enters by the deadline.

On Sept. 24, the parade entry sign‐in will begin at 9 a.m. Participants must be signed in and in place by 9:45 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

<figure>
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 </figure>UPDATE 9:11 a.m. Thursday: The Smoky Hill Museum this morning sent out a revised version of its parade entry release that corrected dates. Those corrections have been made below.By SALINA POSTThe Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is now accepting entries for the 2022 parade on Sept. 24.Salina's Old West is the theme for this year's parade, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at the N. Santa Fe Avenue/Elm Street intersection. The parade will travel south on Santa Fe Avenue and conclude at South Street.To enter the parade, fill out an application online or download at <a href="http://smokyhillmuseum.org">smokyhillmuseum.org</a> under the Street Fair tab. To have an application mailed to you, email <a href="mailto:museum@salina.org">museum@salina.org</a>, or call Rosa De La Cruz at 785-309-5776. According to information from the Smoky Hill Museum, there is no entry fee for the parade.Parade applications must be returned by Sept. 2 in order for those applying to participate. An information packet will be sent to everyone who enters by the deadline.On Sept. 24, the parade entry sign‐in will begin at 9 a.m. Participants must be signed in and in place by 9:45 a.m. The parade will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

UPDATE: Entries now accepted for Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair parade

Today is Thursday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2022. There are 163 days left in the year.

On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned on a technicality.)

In 1861, during the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.

In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later.

In 1954, the Geneva Conference concluded with accords dividing Vietnam into northern and southern entities.

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module.

In 1972, the Irish Republican Army carried out 22 bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing nine people and injuring 130 in what became known as "Bloody Friday."

In 1998, astronaut Alan Shepard died in Monterey, California, at age 74; actor Robert Young died in Westlake Village, California, at age 91.

In 1999, Navy divers found and recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy's plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

In 2002, Ernie Els won the British Open in the first sudden-death finish in the 142-year history of the tournament.

In 2008, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, one of the world's top war crimes fugitives, was arrested in a Belgrade suburb by Serbian security forces. (He was sentenced by a U.N. court in 2019 to life imprisonment after being convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.)

In 2009, prosecutors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dropped a disorderly conduct charge against prominent Black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested by a white officer at his home near Harvard University after a report of a break-in.

In 2011, the 30-year-old space shuttle program ended as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after the 135th shuttle flight.

In 2016, Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination with a speech in which he pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters that as president, he would restore the safety they feared they were losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from what he said was Hillary Clinton's record of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness." The NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.

Ten years ago: The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, rejected the latest calls for a minute of silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Staff Sgt. Luis Walker, an Air Force training instructor at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes that included rape and sexual assault. (Walker died in August 2014.)

Five years ago: White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly quit over President Donald Trump's decision to name financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director. Scaramucci announced from the White House briefing room that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who had been Spicer's deputy, would take over for Spicer. (Scaramucci would be fired on July 31 after 11 days on the job; he had used vulgar language to insult White House aides during a phone call to a reporter.) Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land's most contested shrine boiled over into violence that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.

One year ago: Public health officials said U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II; the drop was due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic. A day after he was extradited from New York, convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Organizers of the Kennedy Center Honors announced that the 2021 honorees would be Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels, opera singer Justino Diaz, folk music legend Joni Mitchell, and actor-singer Bette Midler.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director Norman Jewison is 96. Actor Leigh Lawson is 79. Singer Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is 74. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau is 74. Actor Jamey Sheridan is 71. Rock singer-musician Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) is 69. Comedian Jon Lovitz is 65. Actor Lance Guest is 62. Actor Matt Mulhern is 62. Comedian Greg Behrendt is 59. Retired soccer player Brandi Chastain is 54. Rock singer Emerson Hart is 53. Rock-soul singer Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. Actor Alysia Reiner is 52. Country singer Paul Brandt is 50. Christian rock musician Korey Cooper (Skillet) is 50. Actor Ali Landry is 49. Actor-comedian Steve Byrne is 48. Rock musician Tato Melgar (Lukas Nelson &amp; Promise of the Real) is 45. Actor Justin Bartha is 44. Actor Josh Hartnett is 44. Contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath is 44. Actor Sprague Grayden is 44. Reggae singer Damian Marley is 44. Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 44. Former MLB All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia is 42. Singer Blake Lewis ("American Idol") is 41. Latin singer Romeo Santos is 41. Rock musician Johan Carlsson (Carolina Liar) is 38. Actor Vanessa Lengies is 37. Actor Betty Gilpin is 36. Actor Rory Culkin is 33. Actor Jamie Waylett ("Harry Potter" films) is 33. Figure skater Rachael Flatt is 30.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2022. There are 163 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned on a technicality.)On this date:In 1861, during the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later.In 1954, the Geneva Conference concluded with accords dividing Vietnam into northern and southern entities.In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module.In 1972, the Irish Republican Army carried out 22 bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing nine people and injuring 130 in what became known as "Bloody Friday."In 1998, astronaut Alan Shepard died in Monterey, California, at age 74; actor Robert Young died in Westlake Village, California, at age 91.In 1999, Navy divers found and recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy's plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard.In 2002, Ernie Els won the British Open in the first sudden-death finish in the 142-year history of the tournament.In 2008, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, one of the world's top war crimes fugitives, was arrested in a Belgrade suburb by Serbian security forces. (He was sentenced by a U.N. court in 2019 to life imprisonment after being convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.)In 2009, prosecutors in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dropped a disorderly conduct charge against prominent Black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., who was arrested by a white officer at his home near Harvard University after a report of a break-in.In 2011, the 30-year-old space shuttle program ended as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after the 135th shuttle flight.In 2016, Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination with a speech in which he pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters that as president, he would restore the safety they feared they were losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from what he said was Hillary Clinton's record of "death, destruction, terrorism and weakness." The NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limited anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people.Ten years ago: The president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, rejected the latest calls for a minute of silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Staff Sgt. Luis Walker, an Air Force training instructor at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes that included rape and sexual assault. (Walker died in August 2014.)Five years ago: White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly quit over President Donald Trump's decision to name financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director. Scaramucci announced from the White House briefing room that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who had been Spicer's deputy, would take over for Spicer. (Scaramucci would be fired on July 31 after 11 days on the job; he had used vulgar language to insult White House aides during a phone call to a reporter.) Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land's most contested shrine boiled over into violence that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.One year ago: Public health officials said U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II; the drop was due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic. A day after he was extradited from New York, convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Organizers of the Kennedy Center Honors announced that the 2021 honorees would be Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels, opera singer Justino Diaz, folk music legend Joni Mitchell, and actor-singer Bette Midler.Today's Birthdays: Movie director Norman Jewison is 96. Actor Leigh Lawson is 79. Singer Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is 74. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau is 74. Actor Jamey Sheridan is 71. Rock singer-musician Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) is 69. Comedian Jon Lovitz is 65. Actor Lance Guest is 62. Actor Matt Mulhern is 62. Comedian Greg Behrendt is 59. Retired soccer player Brandi Chastain is 54. Rock singer Emerson Hart is 53. Rock-soul singer Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 52. Actor Alysia Reiner is 52. Country singer Paul Brandt is 50. Christian rock musician Korey Cooper (Skillet) is 50. Actor Ali Landry is 49. Actor-comedian Steve Byrne is 48. Rock musician Tato Melgar (Lukas Nelson &amp; Promise of the Real) is 45. Actor Justin Bartha is 44. Actor Josh Hartnett is 44. Contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath is 44. Actor Sprague Grayden is 44. Reggae singer Damian Marley is 44. Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 44. Former MLB All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia is 42. Singer Blake Lewis ("American Idol") is 41. Latin singer Romeo Santos is 41. Rock musician Johan Carlsson (Carolina Liar) is 38. Actor Vanessa Lengies is 37. Actor Betty Gilpin is 36. Actor Rory Culkin is 33. Actor Jamie Waylett ("Harry Potter" films) is 33. Figure skater Rachael Flatt is 30.

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Dickinson County Public Information Office

ABILENE - Advanced voting currently is underway at the Dickinson County Courthouse, making it an official polling site.

That means protesters who have been gathering on the courthouse grounds holding signs regarding the Value Them Both amendment are breaking the law and may be arrested.

Recently, protesters have set up on Sundays at the corner of First Street and Buckeye, outside the courthouse with signs regarding the Value Them Both amendment

The protesters are in violation of Kansas Electioneering law, K.S.A. 25-2430. Electioneering is “knowingly attempting to persuade or influence eligible voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, party or question submitted.”

Electioneering is not allowed within 250 feet from the entrance of a polling site. Violating the state’s electioneering law is a class C misdemeanor and can lead to an arrest.

The courthouse will be a polling site until advanced voting ends at noon on Aug. 1. With the ballot drop-off inside the front entrance, this means the courthouse is considered a polling place 24 hours a day and on weekends, even when the courthouse is closed. Therefore, between now and election day, protesters will have to select locations off the courthouse property to avoid violating the law.

Electioneering includes wearing, exhibiting or distributing labels, signs, posters, stickers or other materials that clearly identify a candidate or an issue, explained Dickinson County Clerk/Election Officer Jeanne Livingston.

The Value Them Both amendment is a very “polarizing” issue, leading to strong sentiments on either side. However, protesters attempting to influence a yes or no vote through signs and posters are considered to be electioneering, thus, they cannot gather on the courthouse grounds until advanced voting ends.

For more information about Kansas voting laws and Dickinson County election questions, contact the Dickinson County Clerk/Election Office at (785) 263-3774.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658364219595.jpeg" alt="Kansas State Statute 25-2430 states that electioneering is not allowed within 250 feet from the entrance to a polling site. This map shows the 250-foot radius surrounding the Dickinson County Courthouse where electioneering is not allowed. Image courtesy&nbsp;Dickinson County Public Information Office" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State Statute 25-2430 states that electioneering is not allowed within 250 feet from the entrance to a polling site. This map shows the 250-foot radius surrounding the Dickinson County Courthouse where electioneering is not allowed. Image courtesy&nbsp;Dickinson County Public Information Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Dickinson County Public Information OfficeABILENE - Advanced voting currently is underway at the Dickinson County Courthouse, making it an official polling site.That means protesters who have been gathering on the courthouse grounds holding signs regarding the Value Them Both amendment are breaking the law and may be arrested.Recently, protesters have set up on Sundays at the corner of First Street and Buckeye, outside the courthouse with signs regarding the Value Them Both amendmentThe protesters are in violation of Kansas Electioneering law, K.S.A. 25-2430. Electioneering is “knowingly attempting to persuade or influence eligible voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, party or question submitted.”Electioneering is not allowed within 250 feet from the entrance of a polling site. Violating the state’s electioneering law is a class C misdemeanor and can lead to an arrest.The courthouse will be a polling site until advanced voting ends at noon on Aug. 1. With the ballot drop-off inside the front entrance, this means the courthouse is considered a polling place 24 hours a day and on weekends, even when the courthouse is closed. Therefore, between now and election day, protesters will have to select locations off the courthouse property to avoid violating the law.Electioneering includes wearing, exhibiting or distributing labels, signs, posters, stickers or other materials that clearly identify a candidate or an issue, explained Dickinson County Clerk/Election Officer Jeanne Livingston.The Value Them Both amendment is a very “polarizing” issue, leading to strong sentiments on either side. However, protesters attempting to influence a yes or no vote through signs and posters are considered to be electioneering, thus, they cannot gather on the courthouse grounds until advanced voting ends.For more information about Kansas voting laws and Dickinson County election questions, contact the Dickinson County Clerk/Election Office at (785) 263-3774.

Courthouse polling site protests illegal until advanced voting ends

As the volunteer sponsor of the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship at the Salina Country Club later this week, the Kansas Department of Commerce has assembled "The Governor's Team" to play in the Pro-Am Tournament Thursday.

The 2022 Senior LPGA Championship is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday at the Salina Country Club. Annika Sörenstam is scheduled to headline the 78-player field for the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship.

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3718fe68-fdd8-41a1-b51a-4589b6df3a08">Annika Sörenstam to headline 2022 LPGA Championship in Salina</a>

Likewise, Governor Laura Kelly's team for the Pro-Am event Thursday has some of the state's best collegiate golfers: Aliyah North (Fort Hays State University), Gianna Augustine (Kansas State University), Hannah Hawks (University of Kansas), and Megan Lucas (Wichita State University). A senior pro will be named after the pairing party on Wednesday evening.

Adam Roorbach, Kansas Department of Commerce's Kansas Sports Tourism, said, “The State of Kansas is proud to sponsor this event. Bringing the Senior LPGA Championship event will have a significant impact on the Kansas economy. The Salina Country Club will provide a wonderful experience to participants and spectators from throughout the world. Ultimately, Kansas is a wonderful place to visit, work, live and play, and the Senior LPGA Championship will showcase just that!"

The Pro-Am is scheduled to begin with a shotgun start at noon on Thursday with 17 teams competing. Each team will consist of four amateur players and one senior pro. Several local businesses have sponsored teams and viewing of the event is open to the public.

If you’d like to learn more about the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship, go to <a href="http://www.SalinaCountryClub.com">www.SalinaCountryClub.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658347723244.jpeg" alt="The Salina Country Club will be a hub of international activity the next few days during the&nbsp;2022 Senior LPGA Championship. Photo courtesy Salina Country Club Facebook page" />
 <figcaption>The Salina Country Club will be a hub of international activity the next few days during the&nbsp;2022 Senior LPGA Championship. Photo courtesy Salina Country Club Facebook page</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTAs the volunteer sponsor of the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship at the Salina Country Club later this week, the Kansas Department of Commerce has assembled "The Governor's Team" to play in the Pro-Am Tournament Thursday.The 2022 Senior LPGA Championship is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday at the Salina Country Club. Annika Sörenstam is scheduled to headline the 78-player field for the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship.READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3718fe68-fdd8-41a1-b51a-4589b6df3a08">Annika Sörenstam to headline 2022 LPGA Championship in Salina</a>Likewise, Governor Laura Kelly's team for the Pro-Am event Thursday has some of the state's best collegiate golfers: Aliyah North (Fort Hays State University), Gianna Augustine (Kansas State University), Hannah Hawks (University of Kansas), and Megan Lucas (Wichita State University). A senior pro will be named after the pairing party on Wednesday evening.Adam Roorbach, Kansas Department of Commerce's Kansas Sports Tourism, said, “The State of Kansas is proud to sponsor this event. Bringing the Senior LPGA Championship event will have a significant impact on the Kansas economy. The Salina Country Club will provide a wonderful experience to participants and spectators from throughout the world. Ultimately, Kansas is a wonderful place to visit, work, live and play, and the Senior LPGA Championship will showcase just that!"The Pro-Am is scheduled to begin with a shotgun start at noon on Thursday with 17 teams competing. Each team will consist of four amateur players and one senior pro. Several local businesses have sponsored teams and viewing of the event is open to the public.If you’d like to learn more about the 2022 Senior LPGA Championship, go to <a href="http://www.SalinaCountryClub.com">www.SalinaCountryClub.com</a>.

Governor's Team for Senior LPGA Pro-Am in Salina to feature top collegiate golfers

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed seven new members to the Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution. Newly appointed members will serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2025. They are:&nbsp;

Two appointed to fill unexpired terms are:

●Erin Barnes, Kansas City, serving until June 30, 2023

●Retired Chief Judge Jerome Helmer, Salina, serving until June 30, 2024

Amanda Jacobsen was appointed as the permanent representative of the Office of Judicial Administration.

The Dispute Resolution Act established dispute resolution as a way to resolve issues other than by litigation, using an impartial third party to help two sides reach a settlement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Council members are knowledgeable and trained in dispute resolution. The council advises the Supreme Court and its director of dispute resolution.

Kansas Judicial BranchTOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed seven new members to the Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution. Newly appointed members will serve four-year terms ending June 30, 2025. They are:&nbsp;●Jessica Gall, Hays●Sarah Doll Heeke, Dodge City●Randy Hoerschgen, Topeka●Terrie McCants, Manhattan●Jonathan Olsen, KechiTwo appointed to fill unexpired terms are:●Erin Barnes, Kansas City, serving until June 30, 2023●Retired Chief Judge Jerome Helmer, Salina, serving until June 30, 2024<figure>
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 </figure>Amanda Jacobsen was appointed as the permanent representative of the Office of Judicial Administration.The Dispute Resolution Act established dispute resolution as a way to resolve issues other than by litigation, using an impartial third party to help two sides reach a settlement.&nbsp;&nbsp; Council members are knowledgeable and trained in dispute resolution. The council advises the Supreme Court and its director of dispute resolution.

Helmer appointed to Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution

MANHATTAN - The office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (Kansas First District) is hosting mobile office hours during the month of July. 

Mann's staff will be visiting counties across the First Congressional District to offer assistance with federal agencies.

"As your member of Congress, it is my top priority to serve and help you in any way that I can," said Mann. "Over the past year and a half, my office has solved nearly 2,000 cases for Kansans in the Big First District. My staff can assist you with issues related to veterans' services, social security benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies. Please stop by a mobile office hour near you this month or contact one of my offices if you need assistance. It is our pleasure to serve you."

Below are the mobile office hours scheduled for Tuesday. This is the final day of mobile office hours for the month of July. Please contact the Manhattanboffice at 785-370-7277 with any questions about the mobile office hours.

PLEASE NOTE: Only Mann's staff will be present for the mobile office hours, the congressman will not be in attendance. The mobile office hours are reserved for assisting Kansans with casework.

Clay County Where: Java Junkies 505 Court Street, Clay Center Time: 9-10 a.m. CT

Marshall County Where: Landoll Lanes 2005 Center Street, Marysville Time: 11-noon CT

Washington County Where: Gambinos 317 West Seventh Street, Washington Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. CT

Republic County Where: Belleville Public Library 1327 19th Street, Belleville Time: 2:15-3:15 p.m. CT

Congressman Tracey Mann's OfficeMANHATTAN - The office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (Kansas First District) is hosting mobile office hours during the month of July. Mann's staff will be visiting counties across the First Congressional District to offer assistance with federal agencies."As your member of Congress, it is my top priority to serve and help you in any way that I can," said Mann. "Over the past year and a half, my office has solved nearly 2,000 cases for Kansans in the Big First District. My staff can assist you with issues related to veterans' services, social security benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies. Please stop by a mobile office hour near you this month or contact one of my offices if you need assistance. It is our pleasure to serve you."Below are the mobile office hours scheduled for Tuesday. This is the final day of mobile office hours for the month of July. Please contact the Manhattanboffice at 785-370-7277 with any questions about the mobile office hours.PLEASE NOTE: Only Mann's staff will be present for the mobile office hours, the congressman will not be in attendance. The mobile office hours are reserved for assisting Kansans with casework.TUESDAYClay County Where: Java Junkies 505 Court Street, Clay Center Time: 9-10 a.m. CTMarshall County Where: Landoll Lanes 2005 Center Street, Marysville Time: 11-noon CTWashington County Where: Gambinos 317 West Seventh Street, Washington Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. CTRepublic County Where: Belleville Public Library 1327 19th Street, Belleville Time: 2:15-3:15 p.m. CT

Mann's staff to have mobile office hours Tuesday

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kshighwayPatrol">Kansas Highway Patrol Facebook page</a>:

It’s hot and just getting hotter! With temperatures rising to triple digits across Kansas this week, it’s important to remember that heatstroke deaths are preventable. You can do your part in keeping your loved ones safe by:

• NEVER leaving a child in a vehicle unattended.

• Making it a habit to look in the back seat EVERY time you exit the car.

• ALWAYS locking the car and putting the keys out of reach.

#HeatstrokeKills #ParkLookLock #ServiceCourtesyProtection

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kshighwayPatrol">Kansas Highway Patrol Facebook page</a>:It’s hot and just getting hotter! With temperatures rising to triple digits across Kansas this week, it’s important to remember that heatstroke deaths are preventable. You can do your part in keeping your loved ones safe by:• NEVER leaving a child in a vehicle unattended.• Making it a habit to look in the back seat EVERY time you exit the car.• ALWAYS locking the car and putting the keys out of reach. #HeatstrokeKills #ParkLookLock #ServiceCourtesyProtection<figure>
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KHP reminds drivers to make sure no one gets left in hot vehicle

A highly anticipated Christmas show is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in late November.

The Amy Grant &amp; Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour, with special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151. S. Santa Fe Avenue. The Stiefel performance will be one of only nine stops on the tour.

Tickets start at $89 and go on sale at noon July 29. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>, or by calling the box office at 785-827-1998.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. Presented by Balsam Hill®, this iconic pair is set to kick off their combined holiday show on Nov. 26, in Memphis and travel to nine markets, including Salina. 

The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America.  

"I look forward to every chance I have to share the stage with Michael...especially at Christmas," Grant said. “He is such a gifted musician and I enjoy creating these special memories with him on stage. This tour is one we both can’t wait to do every single year.”  

“It’s no secret how much I love Christmas music,” Smith added. “And performing some of these classic holiday songs with Amy makes it even more special. This time of year is made even better because we get to spend the Christmas season on stage together.”  

“Having Michael Tait join us this year is something Amy and I are both looking forward to,” Smith said. “We’ve been friends for years, and to now have his voice and energy incorporated into this show is going to make it even more incredible!” 

In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will be bringing awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show.  

Smith and Grant will also be supporting Heartlight Ministries, a ministry and residential facility offering healing and hope for parents and struggling teens.

Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over one billion global streams. 

Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. 

In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.

Grant’s philanthropic work dates back to the beginning of her career having come from a long line of philanthropists in her family. Her work with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Red Cross, Compassion International, Second Harvest Food Bank, MusiCares, The Nashville Symphony and Nashville Rescue Mission to name a few, has been a passion for decades. 

Grant said, “My heroes are people that help other people” and she has devoted her life to live that example. 

Over the course of the last decade, through her Helping Hands Foundation, Grant has opened her farm to various organizations including Barefoot Republic, Citygate Network, Music Therapy For Veterans and several others as an oasis for hope and healing. In February 2020, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.

In April of 2021, Grant celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 5x platinum album Heart In Motion, which featured her iconic No. 1 pop-hit Baby Baby, with a year-long tour, television appearances and a double disc 30th Anniversary Edition with previously unreleased tracks. 2022 has already been a busy year with touring as well as a new single release, a cover of the classic song Put A Little Love In Your Heart which closes out Grant’s current shows.

Additionally, 2022 marks anniversaries of her platinum-selling classic Age To Age album and the gold-selling, critically acclaimed Behind The Eyes album which will receive an expanded edition release on Sept. 9, 25 years to the day of the original release, including 30 songs and an extensive vinyl collection for the very first time. The remainder of 2022 will have Grant on on the road for a fall tour, a Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, and ending the year with Christmas At The Ryman, the annual 12-show residency she shares with her husband, Vince Gill.

Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded more than 36 No. 1 songs, been honored with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. 

Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was also recently honored with a star-studded tribute concert in Nashville to celebrate his 35 No. 1s, by a myriad of legendary performers. 

His recent USA Today, Yahoo! Music and Billboard-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and Parade, Good Morning America-featured and GRAMMY nominated live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history.

In October 2020, he released a longtime passion album, STILL Vol. 1, an atmospheric listening experience of improvisational music coupled with inspirational scriptures.

More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. 

He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658335759456.jpeg" alt="Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant are bringing their nine-stop Christmas tour to Salina. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre." />
 <figcaption>Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant are bringing their nine-stop Christmas tour to Salina. Photo courtesy Stiefel Theatre.</figcaption>
 </figure>Stiefel TheatreA highly anticipated Christmas show is coming to Salina's Stiefel Theatre in late November.The Amy Grant &amp; Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour, with special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151. S. Santa Fe Avenue. The Stiefel performance will be one of only nine stops on the tour.Tickets start at $89 and go on sale at noon July 29. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, online at <a href="http://stiefeltheatre.org">stiefeltheatre.org</a>, or by calling the box office at 785-827-1998.Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys. Presented by Balsam Hill®, this iconic pair is set to kick off their combined holiday show on Nov. 26, in Memphis and travel to nine markets, including Salina. The highly anticipated Christmas concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of critically-acclaimed holiday albums between them. Both Grant and Smith’s recordings have become part of the backdrop of Christmas for families all over the world, and their holiday tour is one of the most heralded events of the season to the delight of fans at sold-out shows throughout North America. "I look forward to every chance I have to share the stage with Michael...especially at Christmas," Grant said. “He is such a gifted musician and I enjoy creating these special memories with him on stage. This tour is one we both can’t wait to do every single year.” “It’s no secret how much I love Christmas music,” Smith added. “And performing some of these classic holiday songs with Amy makes it even more special. This time of year is made even better because we get to spend the Christmas season on stage together.” “Having Michael Tait join us this year is something Amy and I are both looking forward to,” Smith said. “We’ve been friends for years, and to now have his voice and energy incorporated into this show is going to make it even more incredible!” In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will be bringing awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show. Smith and Grant will also be supporting Heartlight Ministries, a ministry and residential facility offering healing and hope for parents and struggling teens.About Amy GrantGrant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over one billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.Grant’s philanthropic work dates back to the beginning of her career having come from a long line of philanthropists in her family. Her work with St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Red Cross, Compassion International, Second Harvest Food Bank, MusiCares, The Nashville Symphony and Nashville Rescue Mission to name a few, has been a passion for decades. Grant said, “My heroes are people that help other people” and she has devoted her life to live that example. Over the course of the last decade, through her Helping Hands Foundation, Grant has opened her farm to various organizations including Barefoot Republic, Citygate Network, Music Therapy For Veterans and several others as an oasis for hope and healing. In February 2020, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.In April of 2021, Grant celebrated the 30th anniversary of her 5x platinum album Heart In Motion, which featured her iconic No. 1 pop-hit Baby Baby, with a year-long tour, television appearances and a double disc 30th Anniversary Edition with previously unreleased tracks. 2022 has already been a busy year with touring as well as a new single release, a cover of the classic song Put A Little Love In Your Heart which closes out Grant’s current shows. Additionally, 2022 marks anniversaries of her platinum-selling classic Age To Age album and the gold-selling, critically acclaimed Behind The Eyes album which will receive an expanded edition release on Sept. 9, 25 years to the day of the original release, including 30 songs and an extensive vinyl collection for the very first time. The remainder of 2022 will have Grant on on the road for a fall tour, a Christmas tour with Michael W. Smith, and ending the year with Christmas At The Ryman, the annual 12-show residency she shares with her husband, Vince Gill. About Michael W. SmithSmith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded more than 36 No. 1 songs, been honored with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was also recently honored with a star-studded tribute concert in Nashville to celebrate his 35 No. 1s, by a myriad of legendary performers. His recent USA Today, Yahoo! Music and Billboard-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and Parade, Good Morning America-featured and GRAMMY nominated live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history. In October 2020, he released a longtime passion album, STILL Vol. 1, an atmospheric listening experience of improvisational music coupled with inspirational scriptures. More than just an outstanding songwriter and performer, Smith has given back to the global community throughout his career. Smith has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several bestselling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever.

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour coming to Salina

OTTAWA COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in Ottawa County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford Focus driven by&nbsp; Nancy K. Gisi, 56, Miltonvale, was&nbsp;westbound on Sunset Road at U.S. 81.

The driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A northbound 2004 Chevy Suburban driven by Curtis J. Bethea II, 35, Newton, struck the Ford.

&nbsp;Both vehicles came to rest in the northbound passing lane of U.S. 81.

EMS transported Gisi, Bethea and a passenger in the Ford, Jennifer L. Gavin, 30, Miltonvale, to Salina Regional Health Center. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>OTTAWA COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in Ottawa County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford Focus driven by&nbsp; Nancy K. Gisi, 56, Miltonvale, was&nbsp;westbound on Sunset Road at U.S. 81.The driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A northbound 2004 Chevy Suburban driven by Curtis J. Bethea II, 35, Newton, struck the Ford.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;Both vehicles came to rest in the northbound passing lane of U.S. 81.EMS transported Gisi, Bethea and a passenger in the Ford, Jennifer L. Gavin, 30, Miltonvale, to Salina Regional Health Center. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

3 hospitalized in Salina after 2-vehicle crash

This year's Saline County Back to School Fair has a new date and a new location.

The annual event to ensure youth have basic supplies when they head back to school is scheduled in conjunction with USD 305's walk-in enrollment on July 26 at Salina Central High School, 650 E. Crawford Street. 

Additionally, Salina CityGo will be providing free rides for families attending USD 305 enrollment and the Back to School Fair.

The Back to School Fair is scheduled for noon to 7 p.m. July 26. Please use the south entrance to Salina Central High School. 

Local donations from businesses, foundations, churches, service organizations, and individuals fund this yearly event.

To qualify for the free basic school supplies, students must live in Saline County or attend school in Saline County; be a K-8 student in the 2022 – 2023 school year; live in households with income below 185% of the poverty level, or those receiving SNAP or TANF or qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, according to a news release from Back to School Fair organizers.

Additionally, personnel from Salina Family Healthcare Center are to be on hand to provide no-cost health services, including school and sports physicals and dental screens.

Following is the schedule for the Back to School Fair.

Noon to 6 p.m.: Pick up basic school supplies for qualifying students

Noon to 7 p.m.: No cost K-12 dental screenings, cavity prevention

5-7 p.m.: No cost K-12 school and sports physicals

3-6 p.m.: Community information booths and games

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTThis year's Saline County Back to School Fair has a new date and a new location.The annual event to ensure youth have basic supplies when they head back to school is scheduled in conjunction with USD 305's walk-in enrollment on July 26 at Salina Central High School, 650 E. Crawford Street. Additionally, Salina CityGo will be providing free rides for families attending USD 305 enrollment and the Back to School Fair.Back to School FairThe Back to School Fair is scheduled for noon to 7 p.m. July 26. Please use the south entrance to Salina Central High School. Local donations from businesses, foundations, churches, service organizations, and individuals fund this yearly event.To qualify for the free basic school supplies, students must live in Saline County or attend school in Saline County; be a K-8 student in the 2022 – 2023 school year; live in households with income below 185% of the poverty level, or those receiving SNAP or TANF or qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, according to a news release from Back to School Fair organizers.Additionally, personnel from Salina Family Healthcare Center are to be on hand to provide no-cost health services, including school and sports physicals and dental screens.Following is the schedule for the Back to School Fair.Noon to 6 p.m.: Pick up basic school supplies for qualifying studentsNoon to 7 p.m.: No cost K-12 dental screenings, cavity prevention5-7 p.m.: No cost K-12 school and sports physicals3-6 p.m.: Community information booths and gamesNOTE: Backpack packing is scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday at Salina Central High School. If you would like to help prepare the backpacks for Tuesday's Back to School Fair, check in at the main north entrance off of E. Crawford Street.USD 305 walk-in enrollmentSalina USD 305 is offering a one-day, walk-in enrollment for all schools and all students of Salina Public Schools.The enrollment is scheduled for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 26 at Salina Central High School, 650 E. Crawford Street. Please use the E. Crawford Street entrance.Help with the online enrollment process will be available at walk-in enrollment, according to information from USD 305.CityGo ridesSalina CityGo is scheduled to provide free rides to families attending the USD 305 walk-in enrollment and the Back to School Fair on July 26, according to information from OCCK Transportation.Passengers will need to tell the driver that they are going to enrollment and/or the Back to School Fair.Salina Central High School is stop No. 40 on the Blue Route. Buses will be at that stop at :50 after each hour during regular hours (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and at :20 each hour during peak hours (6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.), OCCK Transportation noted.