On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Salina South Middle School administration and officers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) responded to a threat made by a student against the school. In a message to families, Principal Dustin Dooley confirmed that both the school and the police department acted swiftly to address the situation.

The incident took place during the fourth period, around the noon hour, and involved a 13-year-old male student who made threatening remarks to other students. 

According to SPD Cpt. David Villanueva, the student told classmates not to come to school the next day because there would be a shooting. These comments were corroborated through an investigation by the school's resource officer and staff, who spoke to multiple students. 

As a result, the student was arrested and taken to the juvenile detention facility in Junction City on charges of criminal threat. 

SPD did not release the name of the suspect, who is a minor, in accordance with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-8000-juveniles">18 U.S. Code § 5038.</a>

Villanueva emphasized the seriousness with which SPD addresses these types of threats.

 "The school alerted us immediately, and we were able to investigate and ensure the safety of the school," Villanueva said. He also noted the strong cooperation between USD 305 administration and SPD throughout the investigation. 

"From the principal to the staff of the district, everyone worked together to address this threat," Villanueva said.&nbsp;

The school district follows strict protocols for reporting any crimes that occur on school grounds, especially those involving serious violent threats. Captain Villanueva added that while schools typically handle lower-level offenses internally, SPD is called in for any felony or violent crime threats to ensure a thorough criminal investigation.

In his message to families, South Middle School Principal Dooley urged parents to talk to their students about the gravity of making any kind of threatening statements and to encourage them to speak to a trusted adult if they see or hear something concerning.

 "It takes all of us to keep our school safe," Dooley said.

On Sept. 24, Salina South Middle School administration and officers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) addressed a threat made by a student against the school. In a message to families, Principal Dustin Dooley confirmed that both the school and the Salina Police Department responded swiftly to the situation.

Below is the message that was sent out to South Middle School families.

Today, South Middle School (SMS) administration was made aware that a student was making threats against SMS. The Salina Police Department and SMS administration identified and located the responsible student. Following the investigation, appropriate legal and disciplinary action will be taken.

Thank you to those who came forward and shared the information with us.

We ask that you have a conversation with your student about the serious nature of any type of threatening statement. Encourage them to speak to an adult at the school if they hear or see something of concern.&nbsp; It takes all of us to keep our school safe.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTOn Tuesday, Sept. 24, Salina South Middle School administration and officers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) responded to a threat made by a student against the school. In a message to families, Principal Dustin Dooley confirmed that both the school and the police department acted swiftly to address the situation.The incident took place during the fourth period, around the noon hour, and involved a 13-year-old male student who made threatening remarks to other students. According to SPD Cpt. David Villanueva, the student told classmates not to come to school the next day because there would be a shooting. These comments were corroborated through an investigation by the school's resource officer and staff, who spoke to multiple students. As a result, the student was arrested and taken to the juvenile detention facility in Junction City on charges of criminal threat. SPD did not release the name of the suspect, who is a minor, in accordance with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-8000-juveniles">18 U.S. Code § 5038.</a>Villanueva emphasized the seriousness with which SPD addresses these types of threats. "The school alerted us immediately, and we were able to investigate and ensure the safety of the school," Villanueva said. He also noted the strong cooperation between USD 305 administration and SPD throughout the investigation. "From the principal to the staff of the district, everyone worked together to address this threat," Villanueva said.&nbsp;The school district follows strict protocols for reporting any crimes that occur on school grounds, especially those involving serious violent threats. Captain Villanueva added that while schools typically handle lower-level offenses internally, SPD is called in for any felony or violent crime threats to ensure a thorough criminal investigation.In his message to families, South Middle School Principal Dooley urged parents to talk to their students about the gravity of making any kind of threatening statements and to encourage them to speak to a trusted adult if they see or hear something concerning. "It takes all of us to keep our school safe," Dooley said.Original PostOn Sept. 24, Salina South Middle School administration and officers with the Salina Police Department (SPD) addressed a threat made by a student against the school. In a message to families, Principal Dustin Dooley confirmed that both the school and the Salina Police Department responded swiftly to the situation.Below is the message that was sent out to South Middle School families.Dear South Middle School Families,Today, South Middle School (SMS) administration was made aware that a student was making threats against SMS. The Salina Police Department and SMS administration identified and located the responsible student. Following the investigation, appropriate legal and disciplinary action will be taken.Thank you to those who came forward and shared the information with us.We ask that you have a conversation with your student about the serious nature of any type of threatening statement. Encourage them to speak to an adult at the school if they hear or see something of concern.&nbsp; It takes all of us to keep our school safe.Sincerely,Dustin Dooley, PrincipalSouth Middle School

UPDATED: 13-year-old Salina South Middle School student arrested for alleged criminal threat

On Tuesday afternoon, Saline County Sheriff's deputies and volunteer firefighters from Rural Fire District 5 responded to a fire at the Martin residence at 7600 East North Street Road. 

Deputies received the call at 2:09 p.m., reporting a fire in a detached pole shed on the property.

By the time the first deputies and firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already extinguished the fire. 

According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, the fire started while the residents burned old wood in a stove inside the shed. 

The incident caused an estimated $2,000 in damage to the structure, but no other property was damaged, and no injuries were reported.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTOn Tuesday afternoon, Saline County Sheriff's deputies and volunteer firefighters from Rural Fire District 5 responded to a fire at the Martin residence at 7600 East North Street Road. Deputies received the call at 2:09 p.m., reporting a fire in a detached pole shed on the property.By the time the first deputies and firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already extinguished the fire. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, the fire started while the residents burned old wood in a stove inside the shed. The incident caused an estimated $2,000 in damage to the structure, but no other property was damaged, and no injuries were reported.

Fire damages shed at rural Saline County residence

Hello and happy Wednesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…

On Tuesday Kyle Isbel snapped Kansas City's 27-inning scoreless streak by sprinting home on a throwing error in the 10th inning, Cole Ragans gave up three hits in six innings, and the Royals held on to the second American League wild card spot with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Isbel, the Royals' automatic runner to begin the 10th, reached third on Bobby Witt Jr.’s infield single to short and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1838764184055513162">crossed the plate on Nasim Nuñez's low throw</a>&nbsp;to first to end Kansas City's seven-game slide.

The Royals sit tied with the Tigers and just two games ahead of the Twins for the final AL Wild Card spot with five games to go. KC is back in action this evening at 5:45 for game 2 with the Nats.

Tuesday was also a big day for Kansas Wesleyan as Abby Donovan was named KCAC Women’s Golfer of the Week, and Valeria Hernandez was named KCAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.

Donovan set a pair of new Kansas Wesleyan women's golf school records and dominated the field to claim the individual championship and help the Kansas Wesleyan women's golf team to a second place finish at the Central Plains Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Salina Country Club.

And finally on Tuesday Retired NFL quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brett-favre-mississippi-welfare-money-nfl-59d5047f9e8b1cd6055f13697eea7027">Brett Favre</a>&nbsp;told a congressional committee that he has been diagnosed with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/40d578574b5d419d82a427575b045c03">Parkinson’s disease</a>

Favre is currently giving testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi, and has been forced to repay over $1M in speaking fees.

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 </figure>BY SALINA POST(Transcript)Hello and happy Wednesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…_________On Tuesday Kyle Isbel snapped Kansas City's 27-inning scoreless streak by sprinting home on a throwing error in the 10th inning, Cole Ragans gave up three hits in six innings, and the Royals held on to the second American League wild card spot with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.Isbel, the Royals' automatic runner to begin the 10th, reached third on Bobby Witt Jr.’s infield single to short and&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1838764184055513162">crossed the plate on Nasim Nuñez's low throw</a>&nbsp;to first to end Kansas City's seven-game slide.The Royals sit tied with the Tigers and just two games ahead of the Twins for the final AL Wild Card spot with five games to go. KC is back in action this evening at 5:45 for game 2 with the Nats._________Tuesday was also a big day for Kansas Wesleyan as Abby Donovan was named KCAC Women’s Golfer of the Week, and Valeria Hernandez was named KCAC Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.Donovan set a pair of new Kansas Wesleyan women's golf school records and dominated the field to claim the individual championship and help the Kansas Wesleyan women's golf team to a second place finish at the Central Plains Invitational on Monday and Tuesday at Salina Country Club._________And finally on Tuesday Retired NFL quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/brett-favre-mississippi-welfare-money-nfl-59d5047f9e8b1cd6055f13697eea7027">Brett Favre</a>&nbsp;told a congressional committee that he has been diagnosed with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/40d578574b5d419d82a427575b045c03">Parkinson’s disease</a>Favre is currently giving testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi, and has been forced to repay over $1M in speaking fees._________

910 KINA Sports Headlines — September 25

By&nbsp;GARY&nbsp;DEMUTHThe Salina Symphony&nbsp;

Traditionally,&nbsp;the&nbsp;percussionist&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;symphony orchestra&nbsp;can&nbsp;be found&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;stage, providing support to the violins, violas, cellos, standup basses and&nbsp;wind&nbsp;instruments. 

But&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony’s&nbsp;2024-2025&nbsp;season&nbsp;opening “Fantastique”&nbsp;concert,&nbsp;percussionist Hannah Applequist will take center stage for a percussion-based concerto called “The Soaring&nbsp;Souls.”

It’s&nbsp;a&nbsp;challenge&nbsp;she&nbsp;finds&nbsp;both&nbsp;daunting&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;honor.

“It’s my first time as a soloist with the Symphony, and I’m still in shock that I’m doing it,” Applequist&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“I&nbsp;thought&nbsp;Yaniv (Segal,&nbsp;conductor&nbsp;and&nbsp;music&nbsp;director&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony) would bring in a guest artist for it, but he said ‘No, I thought you could do this.’ It’s very exciting. I always enjoy a challenge, and I grow when I step out of my comfort zone.”

“The Soaring Souls,” an energetic and lyrical composition written by contemporary composer Paul&nbsp;Dooley&nbsp;and&nbsp;inspired by the tragic&nbsp;love&nbsp;story&nbsp;of&nbsp;Francesca&nbsp;da&nbsp;Rimini,&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature Applequist on a variety of percussion instruments, most predominately the vibraphone and the marimba.

“It’s&nbsp;a&nbsp;great,&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;piece,”&nbsp;Applequist&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“I&nbsp;view&nbsp;it&nbsp;kind&nbsp;oflike&nbsp;a&nbsp;movie,&nbsp;since&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;based&nbsp;on a story from Dante’s ‘Inferno.’”

“The Soaring Souls” will be&nbsp;presented at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina Symphony’s “Fantastique” concert,&nbsp;kicking off the Salina&nbsp;Symphony’s&nbsp;2024-2025&nbsp;“Kaleidoscope”&nbsp;season.&nbsp;The&nbsp;concert&nbsp;will&nbsp;begin&nbsp;at&nbsp;4&nbsp;p.m.on Sun.,&nbsp;Oct.&nbsp;6,&nbsp;at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa Fe.

In addition to Dooley’s concerto, the Symphony will perform “Bal Masque” by Amy Beach and the highly evocative and expressive “Symphonie Fantastique,” a work written by French composer&nbsp;Hector&nbsp;Berlioz&nbsp;in&nbsp;response&nbsp;to&nbsp;his&nbsp;own&nbsp;experiences of heartbreak ,&nbsp;unrequited&nbsp;love and self-destructive passion for a beautiful actress.

Beginning&nbsp;his&nbsp;third&nbsp;year&nbsp;as&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony&nbsp;music&nbsp;director, Segal&nbsp;said it&nbsp;is&nbsp;important&nbsp;to&nbsp;him that&nbsp;each&nbsp;season&nbsp;tries to build upon&nbsp;the&nbsp;last,&nbsp;both&nbsp;to challenge&nbsp;the&nbsp;musicians&nbsp;and to expose audiences to a variety of classic and contemporary musical experiences.

“My&nbsp;conducting&nbsp;mentors&nbsp;always&nbsp;said&nbsp;that&nbsp;when&nbsp;you practice something,&nbsp;strive&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;little better than you were before,” Segal said. “We’re building upon what we have, continuing to improve&nbsp;and&nbsp;taking&nbsp;bigger&nbsp;stepsthan&nbsp;the&nbsp;year&nbsp;before.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;heading&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;direction and continuing to get better.”

Composer Paul Dooley, a&nbsp;native of Santa Rosa, Calif.,&nbsp;is one of the most prolific&nbsp;and&nbsp;performed&nbsp;American&nbsp;composers working today.&nbsp;Through&nbsp;his&nbsp;music,&nbsp;Dooley&nbsp;explores a&nbsp;cross-cultural&nbsp;rangeof&nbsp;music,&nbsp;dance,&nbsp;art,&nbsp;technology and&nbsp;the&nbsp;interactions&nbsp;between&nbsp;thehuman and natural worlds.

Dooley’s&nbsp;work&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;commissioned&nbsp;and&nbsp;performed by orchestras worldwide,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the Nashville Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Macau Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic and the United Nations Chamber Music&nbsp;Society.

In 2013, Dooley joined the music faculty at the University of Michigan, where he created and directed the Performing Arts Technology department’s annual Computer Music Showcase. “Paul is another University of Michigan alumni,” said Segal, himself a Michigan alumnus. “I’ve commissioned pieces from him before.”

“The Soaring Souls,” written in 2022 for solo percussion and orchestra, tells the tragic love story of Francesca da Rimini and Paulo Malatesta in the year 1285, a story famously described in Dante’s “Inferno.” The first movement, “On a Dream,” captures the lovers’ affair, and the second movement, “Storm Eternal,” depicts the lovers in the underworld after they are condemned to the Second Circle of Hell.

“On&nbsp;a&nbsp;Dream”&nbsp;features&nbsp;lyrical&nbsp;and&nbsp;ethereal&nbsp;music&nbsp;for a reduced orchestral instrumentation&nbsp;of solo vibraphone, clarinets, horns and strings. “Storm Eternal” features darker and more dissonant music for the marimba and full orchestra.

“It’s unusual to think of a percussion concerto, but there’s a lot of expression possible in percussion,” Segal said. “When I sawthat Paul had written this concerto, I knew I had the perfect musician for it. I knew it was something we could do with Hannah, who’s a great percussionist.”

Applequist said that while she will utilize different percussion instruments, the first movement is performed primarily on the vibraphone, while the second movement features the marimba.

Although&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;similar&nbsp;looking&nbsp;instruments&nbsp;(both rather resembling a&nbsp;xylophone),&nbsp;Applequist said they emit&nbsp;two completely different tones.

“The marimba has very large, wooden&nbsp;keys and is traditionally played&nbsp;with&nbsp;mallets, while the vibraphone&nbsp;has&nbsp;metal&nbsp;keys,” she said.&nbsp;“Because&nbsp;of&nbsp;its&nbsp;metal&nbsp;teeth,&nbsp;the&nbsp;vibraphone&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;more metallic sound, but it’s a really pretty sound. In this piece, instead of a mallet, a bass bow is used across the vibraphone keys, which makes a really unique sound.”

The marimba, on the other hand, “has a more mellow tone,”Applequist said. “A lot of ringtones use the marimba, and you hear it in a lot of commercials.”

Amy Beach (1867-1944) was an American composer and pianist, the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. Her “Gaelic” Symphony, premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896, was the first symphony composedand published by an American woman.

“Bal&nbsp;Masque,”&nbsp;written&nbsp;in&nbsp;1893&nbsp;for&nbsp;solo&nbsp;piano&nbsp;and&nbsp;later&nbsp;scored&nbsp;forfull&nbsp;orchestra&nbsp;by&nbsp;Beach,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a charming waltz in the salon tradition.

“Amy Beach was a musical prodigy who wrote a lot of choral music, cantatas, a Mass and several&nbsp;orchestral&nbsp;works,”&nbsp;Segalsaid.&nbsp;“Her&nbsp;piece ‘Bal&nbsp;Masque,’&nbsp;which&nbsp;translates&nbsp;to&nbsp;‘masked ball,’ is a light, charming work.”

In&nbsp;contrast,&nbsp;Hector&nbsp;Berlioz&nbsp;used&nbsp;his&nbsp;musical&nbsp;gifts&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;a heavily&nbsp;passionate,&nbsp;soaring,&nbsp;epic work of unrequited love in “Symphonie Fantastique.”

The son of a provincial physician who was expected to follow his father into the field of medicine, Berlioz instead took up music. It didn’t take long for his independent mind and refusalto follow traditional rules and formulas to put him in conflictwith the conservative musical establishment of Paris.

At the age of 24, Berlioz fell in love with the Irish Shakespearean actress Harriet Smithson and pursued her obsessively. She inspired his first major success, the “Symphonie Fantastique” (1830) in which he uses a recurring “fixed theme” to create an idealized depiction of Harriet throughout each movement.

“Nothing like it had ever really been written like it before,” Segal said. “Berlioz was one of the most colorful composers in classical music and shockingly contemporary. He was the first to create the idea of a fixed theme; music that keeps coming backthroughout the piece, like John Williams did with the Imperial March in ‘Star Wars.’”

Segal will host a pre-concert talk beginning at 3 p.m. on the Stiefel Theatre stage. Those attending are requested to enter through the theatre’s main doors, which will open at 2:45 p.m.

The overall title of this Salina Symphony season,“Kaleidoscope,” perfectly illustrates both the colorfulness of this season’s opening concert and the entire season as a whole, Segal said.<a></a>

“There’s&nbsp;so&nbsp;much&nbsp;color&nbsp;to&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;now,&nbsp;so&nbsp;we&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;ourprograms&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;colorful&nbsp;too,” he&nbsp;said.

Tickets for the season-opening concert are $42 and $45 for adults and $25 for students and may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre box office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.

For more information about season tickets and the SalinaSymphony, call 785-823-8309 or visit the Salina Symphony website.

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 </figure>By&nbsp;GARY&nbsp;DEMUTHThe Salina Symphony&nbsp;Traditionally,&nbsp;the&nbsp;percussionist&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;symphony orchestra&nbsp;can&nbsp;be found&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;back&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;stage, providing support to the violins, violas, cellos, standup basses and&nbsp;wind&nbsp;instruments. But&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony’s&nbsp;2024-2025&nbsp;season&nbsp;opening “Fantastique”&nbsp;concert,&nbsp;percussionist Hannah Applequist will take center stage for a percussion-based concerto called “The Soaring&nbsp;Souls.” It’s&nbsp;a&nbsp;challenge&nbsp;she&nbsp;finds&nbsp;both&nbsp;daunting&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;honor. “It’s my first time as a soloist with the Symphony, and I’m still in shock that I’m doing it,” Applequist&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“I&nbsp;thought&nbsp;Yaniv (Segal,&nbsp;conductor&nbsp;and&nbsp;music&nbsp;director&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony) would bring in a guest artist for it, but he said ‘No, I thought you could do this.’ It’s very exciting. I always enjoy a challenge, and I grow when I step out of my comfort zone.” “The Soaring Souls,” an energetic and lyrical composition written by contemporary composer Paul&nbsp;Dooley&nbsp;and&nbsp;inspired by the tragic&nbsp;love&nbsp;story&nbsp;of&nbsp;Francesca&nbsp;da&nbsp;Rimini,&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature Applequist on a variety of percussion instruments, most predominately the vibraphone and the marimba. “It’s&nbsp;a&nbsp;great,&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;piece,”&nbsp;Applequist&nbsp;said.&nbsp;“I&nbsp;view&nbsp;it&nbsp;kind&nbsp;oflike&nbsp;a&nbsp;movie,&nbsp;since&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;based&nbsp;on a story from Dante’s ‘Inferno.’” “The Soaring Souls” will be&nbsp;presented at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Salina Symphony’s “Fantastique” concert,&nbsp;kicking off the Salina&nbsp;Symphony’s&nbsp;2024-2025&nbsp;“Kaleidoscope”&nbsp;season.&nbsp;The&nbsp;concert&nbsp;will&nbsp;begin&nbsp;at&nbsp;4&nbsp;p.m.on Sun.,&nbsp;Oct.&nbsp;6,&nbsp;at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, 151 S. Santa Fe. In addition to Dooley’s concerto, the Symphony will perform “Bal Masque” by Amy Beach and the highly evocative and expressive “Symphonie Fantastique,” a work written by French composer&nbsp;Hector&nbsp;Berlioz&nbsp;in&nbsp;response&nbsp;to&nbsp;his&nbsp;own&nbsp;experiences of heartbreak ,&nbsp;unrequited&nbsp;love and self-destructive passion for a beautiful actress. Beginning&nbsp;his&nbsp;third&nbsp;year&nbsp;as&nbsp;Salina&nbsp;Symphony&nbsp;music&nbsp;director, Segal&nbsp;said it&nbsp;is&nbsp;important&nbsp;to&nbsp;him that&nbsp;each&nbsp;season&nbsp;tries to build upon&nbsp;the&nbsp;last,&nbsp;both&nbsp;to challenge&nbsp;the&nbsp;musicians&nbsp;and to expose audiences to a variety of classic and contemporary musical experiences. “My&nbsp;conducting&nbsp;mentors&nbsp;always&nbsp;said&nbsp;that&nbsp;when&nbsp;you practice something,&nbsp;strive&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;little better than you were before,” Segal said. “We’re building upon what we have, continuing to improve&nbsp;and&nbsp;taking&nbsp;bigger&nbsp;stepsthan&nbsp;the&nbsp;year&nbsp;before.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;heading&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;direction and continuing to get better.” Composer Paul Dooley, a&nbsp;native of Santa Rosa, Calif.,&nbsp;is one of the most prolific&nbsp;and&nbsp;performed&nbsp;American&nbsp;composers working today.&nbsp;Through&nbsp;his&nbsp;music,&nbsp;Dooley&nbsp;explores a&nbsp;cross-cultural&nbsp;rangeof&nbsp;music,&nbsp;dance,&nbsp;art,&nbsp;technology and&nbsp;the&nbsp;interactions&nbsp;between&nbsp;thehuman and natural worlds. Dooley’s&nbsp;work&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;commissioned&nbsp;and&nbsp;performed by orchestras worldwide,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the Nashville Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Macau Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic and the United Nations Chamber Music&nbsp;Society.In 2013, Dooley joined the music faculty at the University of Michigan, where he created and directed the Performing Arts Technology department’s annual Computer Music Showcase. “Paul is another University of Michigan alumni,” said Segal, himself a Michigan alumnus. “I’ve commissioned pieces from him before.” “The Soaring Souls,” written in 2022 for solo percussion and orchestra, tells the tragic love story of Francesca da Rimini and Paulo Malatesta in the year 1285, a story famously described in Dante’s “Inferno.” The first movement, “On a Dream,” captures the lovers’ affair, and the second movement, “Storm Eternal,” depicts the lovers in the underworld after they are condemned to the Second Circle of Hell. “On&nbsp;a&nbsp;Dream”&nbsp;features&nbsp;lyrical&nbsp;and&nbsp;ethereal&nbsp;music&nbsp;for a reduced orchestral instrumentation&nbsp;of solo vibraphone, clarinets, horns and strings. “Storm Eternal” features darker and more dissonant music for the marimba and full orchestra. “It’s unusual to think of a percussion concerto, but there’s a lot of expression possible in percussion,” Segal said. “When I sawthat Paul had written this concerto, I knew I had the perfect musician for it. I knew it was something we could do with Hannah, who’s a great percussionist.” Applequist said that while she will utilize different percussion instruments, the first movement is performed primarily on the vibraphone, while the second movement features the marimba. Although&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;similar&nbsp;looking&nbsp;instruments&nbsp;(both rather resembling a&nbsp;xylophone),&nbsp;Applequist said they emit&nbsp;two completely different tones. “The marimba has very large, wooden&nbsp;keys and is traditionally played&nbsp;with&nbsp;mallets, while the vibraphone&nbsp;has&nbsp;metal&nbsp;keys,” she said.&nbsp;“Because&nbsp;of&nbsp;its&nbsp;metal&nbsp;teeth,&nbsp;the&nbsp;vibraphone&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;more metallic sound, but it’s a really pretty sound. In this piece, instead of a mallet, a bass bow is used across the vibraphone keys, which makes a really unique sound.”The marimba, on the other hand, “has a more mellow tone,”Applequist said. “A lot of ringtones use the marimba, and you hear it in a lot of commercials.”Beach&nbsp;and&nbsp;BerliozAmy Beach (1867-1944) was an American composer and pianist, the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. Her “Gaelic” Symphony, premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896, was the first symphony composedand published by an American woman. “Bal&nbsp;Masque,”&nbsp;written&nbsp;in&nbsp;1893&nbsp;for&nbsp;solo&nbsp;piano&nbsp;and&nbsp;later&nbsp;scored&nbsp;forfull&nbsp;orchestra&nbsp;by&nbsp;Beach,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a charming waltz in the salon tradition. “Amy Beach was a musical prodigy who wrote a lot of choral music, cantatas, a Mass and several&nbsp;orchestral&nbsp;works,”&nbsp;Segalsaid.&nbsp;“Her&nbsp;piece ‘Bal&nbsp;Masque,’&nbsp;which&nbsp;translates&nbsp;to&nbsp;‘masked ball,’ is a light, charming work.” In&nbsp;contrast,&nbsp;Hector&nbsp;Berlioz&nbsp;used&nbsp;his&nbsp;musical&nbsp;gifts&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;a heavily&nbsp;passionate,&nbsp;soaring,&nbsp;epic work of unrequited love in “Symphonie Fantastique.” The son of a provincial physician who was expected to follow his father into the field of medicine, Berlioz instead took up music. It didn’t take long for his independent mind and refusalto follow traditional rules and formulas to put him in conflictwith the conservative musical establishment of Paris.At the age of 24, Berlioz fell in love with the Irish Shakespearean actress Harriet Smithson and pursued her obsessively. She inspired his first major success, the “Symphonie Fantastique” (1830) in which he uses a recurring “fixed theme” to create an idealized depiction of Harriet throughout each movement. “Nothing like it had ever really been written like it before,” Segal said. “Berlioz was one of the most colorful composers in classical music and shockingly contemporary. He was the first to create the idea of a fixed theme; music that keeps coming backthroughout the piece, like John Williams did with the Imperial March in ‘Star Wars.’” Pre-concert&nbsp;talkSegal will host a pre-concert talk beginning at 3 p.m. on the Stiefel Theatre stage. Those attending are requested to enter through the theatre’s main doors, which will open at 2:45 p.m.The overall title of this Salina Symphony season,“Kaleidoscope,” perfectly illustrates both the colorfulness of this season’s opening concert and the entire season as a whole, Segal said.<a></a>“There’s&nbsp;so&nbsp;much&nbsp;color&nbsp;to&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;now,&nbsp;so&nbsp;we&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;ourprograms&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;colorful&nbsp;too,” he&nbsp;said.Tickets for the season-opening concert are $42 and $45 for adults and $25 for students and may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre box office, by calling 785-827-1998 or online at <a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.For more information about season tickets and the SalinaSymphony, call 785-823-8309 or visit the Salina Symphony website.

Salina Symphony presents ‘Fantastique’ Oct. 6

By NATE KING Salina Post

At its recent study session meeting, the Salina City Commission received an update on <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=547690&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">proposed upgrades</a> to Jerry Ivey Memorial Park. Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, and&nbsp;Jim Schuessler from George Butler Associates, based in Lenexa, presented preliminary designs for the renovations, including a new splash pad, an enhanced water wall, and updates to the park's memorial and landscaping.

Hammond explained that after the demolition of the Jerry Ivey pond, staff conducted community surveys to determine what should replace it.&nbsp;

"Several design preferences of the water feature indicated a preference for a more natural concept of a water feature," Hammond said. "A feature with flowing water and the use of natural stone."

Earlier this year, damage was discovered to the splash pad's plumbing and the City Commission approved design services for upgrades, including the splash pad, water feature, memorial and site improvements.

The proposed new design includes a 30-foot water wall with an eight-foot-wide waterfall, various spray features within the new splash pad and upgraded sidewalks and landscaping throughout the park.

Commissioner Jerry Ivey Jr., the son of the late patrolman Jerry Ivey, said although his family is deeply connected to memorializing the park's namesake, he hoped other commissioners wouldn't simply defer to his judgment.&nbsp;

"I want everyone up here [commissioners] to know that this isn't my decision alone," Ivey said. "Obviously everyone's looking at me for obvious reasons, but I also want to hear the input of everyone else up here."

The project’s estimated cost is $949,200, which includes $85,000 for general demolition, $84,200 for the water wall and $97,000 for memorial upgrades. Pumps and filtration systems for the water features alone are projected to cost $290,000.

Commissioners raised concerns about the scale of the water wall and asked for more detailed renderings. Commissioners also questioned whether the current rendering, which shows the memorial having the backdrop of the high school, would look better if the backdrop were looking on at the rest of the park.&nbsp;

"My brother and I had this conversation this weekend, but I think the park itself is the memorial. It's the Memorial Park, and this [the memorial plaza to Jerry Ivey] is just a small part that kind of says why," Ivey said. "If it came down to dollars and cents, we would rather see the money put towards making the amenities better, the spray grounds better, or the or, you know, those kind of features better, versus making this big, elaborate memorial here."

Hammond said the project is expected to be funded from the park's maintenance budget.

"There is funding approved for this year to cover a portion of the cost," Hammond said. "The remaining portions would come out of that fund balance of park maintenance. That's my tentative plan to fund this was coming solely from park maintenance, but one from an approved project. The approved project was $650,000 for the water feature portion. But then any remaining dollars would come from the park maintenance fund. The fund balance of the park maintenance fund, which I think currently at about $1.8 million."

Annual operational costs for the new features are estimated at $3,500-$5,000, in addition to weekly staff hours during the park’s operational season.

While no final decisions were made, the city aims to complete the upgrades by May 2025, pending further approval and the completion of the bidding process.

 Staff and Schuessler said they would return with refined plans and additional visuals for commissioners at a later date.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715816858994.jpeg" alt="The Salina Fire Department brought its giant U.S. flag to mark the entrance to the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The Salina Fire Department brought its giant U.S. flag to mark the entrance to the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostAt its recent study session meeting, the Salina City Commission received an update on <a href="http://weblink.salina.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=547690&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=Salina">proposed upgrades</a> to Jerry Ivey Memorial Park. Jeff Hammond, Director of Parks and Recreation, and&nbsp;Jim Schuessler from George Butler Associates, based in Lenexa, presented preliminary designs for the renovations, including a new splash pad, an enhanced water wall, and updates to the park's memorial and landscaping.Hammond explained that after the demolition of the Jerry Ivey pond, staff conducted community surveys to determine what should replace it.&nbsp;"Several design preferences of the water feature indicated a preference for a more natural concept of a water feature," Hammond said. "A feature with flowing water and the use of natural stone."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727208678092.png" alt="Concept renderings of the proposed upgrades to Jerry Ivey Park were presented to commissioners at the study session meeting held on Sept. 23. Image Courtesy City of Salina.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Concept renderings of the proposed upgrades to Jerry Ivey Park were presented to commissioners at the study session meeting held on Sept. 23. Image Courtesy City of Salina.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Earlier this year, damage was discovered to the splash pad's plumbing and the City Commission approved design services for upgrades, including the splash pad, water feature, memorial and site improvements.The proposed new design includes a 30-foot water wall with an eight-foot-wide waterfall, various spray features within the new splash pad and upgraded sidewalks and landscaping throughout the park.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727208806921.png" alt="Jerry Ivey Memorial Park Plaza Concept design. " />
 <figcaption>Jerry Ivey Memorial Park Plaza Concept design. </figcaption>
 </figure>Commissioner Jerry Ivey Jr., the son of the late patrolman Jerry Ivey, said although his family is deeply connected to memorializing the park's namesake, he hoped other commissioners wouldn't simply defer to his judgment.&nbsp;"I want everyone up here [commissioners] to know that this isn't my decision alone," Ivey said. "Obviously everyone's looking at me for obvious reasons, but I also want to hear the input of everyone else up here."The project’s estimated cost is $949,200, which includes $85,000 for general demolition, $84,200 for the water wall and $97,000 for memorial upgrades. Pumps and filtration systems for the water features alone are projected to cost $290,000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727210652902.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Commissioners raised concerns about the scale of the water wall and asked for more detailed renderings. Commissioners also questioned whether the current rendering, which shows the memorial having the backdrop of the high school, would look better if the backdrop were looking on at the rest of the park.&nbsp;"My brother and I had this conversation this weekend, but I think the park itself is the memorial. It's the Memorial Park, and this [the memorial plaza to Jerry Ivey] is just a small part that kind of says why," Ivey said. "If it came down to dollars and cents, we would rather see the money put towards making the amenities better, the spray grounds better, or the or, you know, those kind of features better, versus making this big, elaborate memorial here."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727208867135.png" alt="Preliminary design for the proposed replacement splash pad at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Preliminary design for the proposed replacement splash pad at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Hammond said the project is expected to be funded from the park's maintenance budget."There is funding approved for this year to cover a portion of the cost," Hammond said. "The remaining portions would come out of that fund balance of park maintenance. That's my tentative plan to fund this was coming solely from park maintenance, but one from an approved project. The approved project was $650,000 for the water feature portion. But then any remaining dollars would come from the park maintenance fund. The fund balance of the park maintenance fund, which I think currently at about $1.8 million."Annual operational costs for the new features are estimated at $3,500-$5,000, in addition to weekly staff hours during the park’s operational season.While no final decisions were made, the city aims to complete the upgrades by May 2025, pending further approval and the completion of the bidding process. Staff and Schuessler said they would return with refined plans and additional visuals for commissioners at a later date.&nbsp;

Salina City Commission reviews proposed upgrades for Jerry Ivey Memorial Park

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ponting, Trenton-James Lloyd

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Failure to appear, Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Criminal restraint and Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Transmit/commun false info to req emerg srvc

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):Failure to appear, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Forgery; Distributing or issuing written instrument, Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument and Theft by deception;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wilson, Nicole Alphonsine Elaine

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Driving While Suspended, Poss of marijuana and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727267739266.png" alt="Hill, Crystal Dawn" />
 <figcaption>Hill, Crystal Dawn</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hill, Crystal DawnREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727267785030.png" alt="Kelley, William Michael" />
 <figcaption>Kelley, William Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kelley, William MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor, Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm and Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727267841701.png" alt="Ponting, Trenton-James Lloyd" />
 <figcaption>Ponting, Trenton-James Lloyd</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ponting, Trenton-James LloydREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Failure to appear, Agg assault; w/ deadly weapon, Crim damage to prop;w/o consent &lt;$1K, Criminal restraint and Intimidation of witness/victim; Prevent reporting<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727267917751.png" alt="Tripp, Tommy Lee" />
 <figcaption>Tripp, Tommy Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tripp, Tommy LeeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Transmit/commun false info to req emerg srvc<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727267955715.png" alt="Trist, Maile Rose" />
 <figcaption>Trist, Maile Rose</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Trist, Maile RoseREQUESTED CHARGE(S):Failure to appear, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727268069602.png" alt="Warren, Stacy Nichole" />
 <figcaption>Warren, Stacy Nichole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Warren, Stacy NicholeREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Forgery; Distributing or issuing written instrument, Forgery; Making or altering a written instrument and Theft by deception;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727268122916.png" alt="Wilson, Nicole Alphonsine Elaine" />
 <figcaption>Wilson, Nicole Alphonsine Elaine</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wilson, Nicole Alphonsine ElaineREQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Driving While Suspended, Poss of marijuana and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Bookings, Sept. 25

In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Joe Hay Jr., the Saline County Board of Commissioners chairman, to discuss his journey into local government and the critical issues facing Saline County.

Joe recounts how his journey in local politics began with a surprising twist during a city commission race, where a coin flip determined the outcome of a tied election. Despite losing after a recount, his dedication and commitment to local government remained strong, leading him to attend city commission meetings and eventually win a seat. 

His efforts later propelled him to run for county commissioner, where he now serves as chairman.&nbsp;

The conversation touches on water quality concerns at Sundowner West, the challenges of road maintenance, and future projects like the city-county facilities study. 

Joe also recalls his personal connection to the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/483b0b08-dfd2-4a94-bf83-c32a8d989c29">late Patrolman Jerry Ivey</a>.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on local governance and the efforts to improve the quality of life for Saline County residents.

If you would like to contact Commissioner Hay, use <a href="mailto:joe.hayjr@saline.org">this link</a> or call him at (785) 309-5825.

<div><iframe title="Joe Hay Jr., Chairman of the Saline County Board of Commissioners" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=7s3mw-16e2e9c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By SALINA POST In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Joe Hay Jr., the Saline County Board of Commissioners chairman, to discuss his journey into local government and the critical issues facing Saline County.Joe recounts how his journey in local politics began with a surprising twist during a city commission race, where a coin flip determined the outcome of a tied election. Despite losing after a recount, his dedication and commitment to local government remained strong, leading him to attend city commission meetings and eventually win a seat. His efforts later propelled him to run for county commissioner, where he now serves as chairman.&nbsp;The conversation touches on water quality concerns at Sundowner West, the challenges of road maintenance, and future projects like the city-county facilities study. Joe also recalls his personal connection to the <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/483b0b08-dfd2-4a94-bf83-c32a8d989c29">late Patrolman Jerry Ivey</a>.Tune in for an insightful discussion on local governance and the efforts to improve the quality of life for Saline County residents.If you would like to contact Commissioner Hay, use <a href="mailto:joe.hayjr@saline.org">this link</a> or call him at (785) 309-5825.

🎙King in the Community — Joe Hay Jr., Saline County Board of Commissioners Chairman

Hello and happy Tuesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…

On Monday, news broke out of the NFL that Derwin James Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers has been suspended without pay for one game for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during this Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for a violation of Rule 12, Section 2, Article 10 (a) which states that “it is a foul if a player lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent.”

James will be eligible to return to the Chargers’ active roster on Monday, Sept. 30, following the team’s Sept. 29 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Staying in Kansas City, the Royals will be on the road for the rest of the regular season, opening a three-game series at Washington this evening before travelling to Atlanta later this week.

Earlier this week, the Cleveland Guardians secured the AL Central crown, punching one of the first tickets to this year’s MLB playoffs

The Royals, who have lost a league-worst seven straight games are currently tied with the Tigers for the ALs second Wild Card spot, and only a game ahead of the Twins.

And finally, don’t miss all the latest scores and highlights from schools in our area, head on over to Twitter and give us a follow @Spostsports for more.

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 </figure>BY SALINA POST(Transcript)Hello and happy Tuesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…_________On Monday, news broke out of the NFL that Derwin James Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers has been suspended without pay for one game for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during this Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan issued the suspension for a violation of Rule 12, Section 2, Article 10 (a) which states that “it is a foul if a player lowers his head and makes forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent.”James will be eligible to return to the Chargers’ active roster on Monday, Sept. 30, following the team’s Sept. 29 game against the Kansas City Chiefs._________Staying in Kansas City, the Royals will be on the road for the rest of the regular season, opening a three-game series at Washington this evening before travelling to Atlanta later this week.Earlier this week, the Cleveland Guardians secured the AL Central crown, punching one of the first tickets to this year’s MLB playoffsThe Royals, who have lost a league-worst seven straight games are currently tied with the Tigers for the ALs second Wild Card spot, and only a game ahead of the Twins._________And finally, don’t miss all the latest scores and highlights from schools in our area, head on over to Twitter and give us a follow @Spostsports for more._________

910 KINA Sports Headlines — September 24

The Salina Art Center is excited to announce the opening of three dynamic exhibitions: Ann Resnick: Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine (West Gallery), bARBER: Smile, porque nos pasó (South Gallery), and James Kinser &amp; Niki Grangruth: Muse (East Gallery). 

The exhibitions will be on view from Sept. 25 through Dec. 29, 2024, offering a range of perspectives on identity, perception and self-reflection.

The Salina Art Center will host a reception for Ann Resnick on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 242 S. Santa Fe Ave., celebrating the opening of Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine. The reception is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity to meet the artist, explore the exhibition and engage in conversations about the artwork. All gallery spaces will remain free and open throughout the exhibition’s run.

Curated by Ksenya Gurshtein, Resnick’s latest works explore the art of scrying, inviting viewers to interpret abstract, large-scale spray-painted images created from hand-drawn stencils. Visitors are encouraged to reflect on how personal perception shapes meaning, fostering both introspective and communal dialogue.

During the reception, guests will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive activities, including tarot readings, Myers-Briggs personality tests and handwriting sample submissions for a larger project. A custom survey station will be available for visitors to share their thoughts on the exhibition’s themes, contributing to a full-scale project set for 2026. Refreshments and drinks will be provided.

Mark your calendars for additional upcoming exhibition receptions: bARBER on Oct. 9 and Muse on Nov. 8.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727200367963.jpeg" alt="Salina Arts Center" />
 <figcaption>Salina Arts Center</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe Salina Art Center is excited to announce the opening of three dynamic exhibitions: Ann Resnick: Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine (West Gallery), bARBER: Smile, porque nos pasó (South Gallery), and James Kinser &amp; Niki Grangruth: Muse (East Gallery). The exhibitions will be on view from Sept. 25 through Dec. 29, 2024, offering a range of perspectives on identity, perception and self-reflection.The Salina Art Center will host a reception for Ann Resnick on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 242 S. Santa Fe Ave., celebrating the opening of Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine. The reception is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity to meet the artist, explore the exhibition and engage in conversations about the artwork. All gallery spaces will remain free and open throughout the exhibition’s run.Curated by Ksenya Gurshtein, Resnick’s latest works explore the art of scrying, inviting viewers to interpret abstract, large-scale spray-painted images created from hand-drawn stencils. Visitors are encouraged to reflect on how personal perception shapes meaning, fostering both introspective and communal dialogue.During the reception, guests will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive activities, including tarot readings, Myers-Briggs personality tests and handwriting sample submissions for a larger project. A custom survey station will be available for visitors to share their thoughts on the exhibition’s themes, contributing to a full-scale project set for 2026. Refreshments and drinks will be provided.Mark your calendars for additional upcoming exhibition receptions: bARBER on Oct. 9 and Muse on Nov. 8.

Three new exhibitions open at Salina Art Center Sept. 25-Dec. 29

NAME:&nbsp;Akers,Bradley Sanford REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner, Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Drummond,Zachary Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Ehster,Eric Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

NAME:&nbsp;Espinoza,Martin Josephd REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;Fratus,Jamie-Lee A REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

NAME:&nbsp;Hayes,Justin Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Assault

NAME:&nbsp;Kincannon,Madison Kurt REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

NAME:&nbsp;Leonard,Phoenix Ryan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Toney,Kelsie Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

NAME:&nbsp;Vazquez,Cordell Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Failure to appear

NAME:Watkins,Egor Dmirtiyevich REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;

Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182430397.jpeg" alt="Akers,Bradley Sanford" />
 <figcaption>Akers,Bradley Sanford</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Akers,Bradley Sanford REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner, Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182498442.jpeg" alt="Drummond,Zachary Robert" />
 <figcaption>Drummond,Zachary Robert</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Drummond,Zachary Robert REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Probation ViolationFailure to appearFailure to appearFailure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182538737.jpeg" alt="Ehster,Eric Scott" />
 <figcaption>Ehster,Eric Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ehster,Eric Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182571128.jpeg" alt="Espinoza,Martin Joseph" />
 <figcaption>Espinoza,Martin Joseph</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Espinoza,Martin Josephd REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182595522.jpeg" alt="Fratus,Jamie-Lee A" />
 <figcaption>Fratus,Jamie-Lee A</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Fratus,Jamie-Lee A REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182628048.jpeg" alt="Hayes,Justin Michael" />
 <figcaption>Hayes,Justin Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hayes,Justin Michael REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Assault<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182648821.jpeg" alt="Kincannon,Madison Kurt" />
 <figcaption>Kincannon,Madison Kurt</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kincannon,Madison Kurt REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human bodyDriving under influence of alcohol or drugs; MisdemeanorNo Proof Of InsurancePoss of marijuana; 1 prior convictionPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182673035.jpeg" alt="Leonard,Phoenix Ryan" />
 <figcaption>Leonard,Phoenix Ryan</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Leonard,Phoenix Ryan REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182699920.jpeg" alt="Toney,Kelsie Dean" />
 <figcaption>Toney,Kelsie Dean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Toney,Kelsie Dean REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727182724241.jpeg" alt="Vazquez,Cordell Scott" />
 <figcaption>Vazquez,Cordell Scott</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Vazquez,Cordell Scott REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Failure to appear<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:Watkins,Egor Dmirtiyevich REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrantPoss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

Saline County Jail Bookings, Sept. 24

REPUBLIC COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 9:30p.m. Monday in Republic County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Freightliner semi driven by Casey E A&nbsp;Tate, 62, Luray, was westbound on U.S. 36. just west of Scandia.

The semi rear-ended a Case IH tractor towing a farm implement and driven by Andrew J&nbsp;Pumphrey, 38, Mankato.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pumphrey was ejected from the tractor and pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; He was transported to&nbsp;Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

EMS transported a passenger in the semi Michelle H.&nbsp;Hauger, 46, Luray, to the Republic County Hospital. Tate was not transported for treatment of a minor injury.&nbsp; Tate and Hauger were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

By SALINA POSTREPUBLIC COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 9:30p.m. Monday in Republic County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Freightliner semi driven by Casey E A&nbsp;Tate, 62, Luray, was westbound on U.S. 36. just west of Scandia.The semi rear-ended a Case IH tractor towing a farm implement and driven by Andrew J&nbsp;Pumphrey, 38, Mankato.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pumphrey was ejected from the tractor and pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp; He was transported to&nbsp;Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.EMS transported a passenger in the semi Michelle H.&nbsp;Hauger, 46, Luray, to the Republic County Hospital. Tate was not transported for treatment of a minor injury.&nbsp; Tate and Hauger were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after semi rear-ends farm tractor, implement

By SALINA POST The Salina Post news team is excited to announce that renowned artist David Zinn will be at Kids Creative Corners on October 5 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event provides an excellent opportunity for children of all ages to immerse themselves in the world of art and creativity.

David Zinn, known for his whimsical and unique artistic style, will begin the event with a brief presentation highlighting his techniques and insights. After the presentation, attendees will have the chance to create their own artwork using chalk provided on-site.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is expected to draw a large crowd. Spots are limited, so those interested are encouraged to <a href="https://kidscreativecorners.as.me/schedule/b99cc951/?appointmentTypeIds[]=68869991">reserve in advance</a>. The event will take place at Kids Creative Corners, and participants are only required to bring their creativity, as all materials will be provided.

This is an exciting opportunity for young artists to be inspired by a professional in the field. Those interested in attending can reserve a spot <a href="https://kidscreativecorners.as.me/schedule/b99cc951/?appointmentTypeIds[]=68869991">here</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POST The Salina Post news team is excited to announce that renowned artist David Zinn will be at Kids Creative Corners on October 5 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event provides an excellent opportunity for children of all ages to immerse themselves in the world of art and creativity.David Zinn, known for his whimsical and unique artistic style, will begin the event with a brief presentation highlighting his techniques and insights. After the presentation, attendees will have the chance to create their own artwork using chalk provided on-site.The event, which is free and open to the public, is expected to draw a large crowd. Spots are limited, so those interested are encouraged to <a href="https://kidscreativecorners.as.me/schedule/b99cc951/?appointmentTypeIds[]=68869991">reserve in advance</a>. The event will take place at Kids Creative Corners, and participants are only required to bring their creativity, as all materials will be provided.This is an exciting opportunity for young artists to be inspired by a professional in the field. Those interested in attending can reserve a spot <a href="https://kidscreativecorners.as.me/schedule/b99cc951/?appointmentTypeIds[]=68869991">here</a>.

Artist David Zinn to host free kids workshop at Kids Creative Corners on October 5

During the Monday afternoon hours, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard, according to SPD Corporal Shawn Moreland.

Three individuals involved in the crash were transported to Salina Regional Health Center for evaluation and treatment of injuries.&nbsp;

The crash happened at 3:15 p.m. and involved a 2015 Chevy Suburban, driven by a 15-year-old male, which was traveling westbound on Belmont Boulevard.&nbsp; The second vehicle, a 2011 Honda Pilot driven by a 72-year-old individual identified as Bounpone Keopraseuth.

"One vehicle was going northbound on Ninth Street, turning East onto Belmont. Another vehicle was westbound on Belmont, turning on the southbound Ninth Street," Moreland said. "They collided head-on and blocked the northbound lane."

The 15-year-old driver of the Suburban was reported to have no apparent injuries, while Keopraseuth sustained a suspected minor injury. All three occupants of the Suburban were transported to the hospital.

Both vehicles were disabled in the crash and were removed from the scene by tow trucks.

According to Moreland, the driver of the Suburban was cited for running a red light.

By SALINA POST Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard in Salina at approximately 3:20 p.m. on September 23. Scanner traffic indicated that three individuals requested medical assistance. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown at this time.&nbsp; SPD officers are investigating the cause of the accident, and north-bound traffic is at a temporary stand still as crews work to clear the scene.&nbsp;

More details will be provided as the situation develops.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTDuring the Monday afternoon hours, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard, according to SPD Corporal Shawn Moreland.Three individuals involved in the crash were transported to Salina Regional Health Center for evaluation and treatment of injuries.&nbsp;The crash happened at 3:15 p.m. and involved a 2015 Chevy Suburban, driven by a 15-year-old male, which was traveling westbound on Belmont Boulevard.&nbsp; The second vehicle, a 2011 Honda Pilot driven by a 72-year-old individual identified as Bounpone Keopraseuth."One vehicle was going northbound on Ninth Street, turning East onto Belmont. Another vehicle was westbound on Belmont, turning on the southbound Ninth Street," Moreland said. "They collided head-on and blocked the northbound lane."The 15-year-old driver of the Suburban was reported to have no apparent injuries, while Keopraseuth sustained a suspected minor injury. All three occupants of the Suburban were transported to the hospital.Both vehicles were disabled in the crash and were removed from the scene by tow trucks.According to Moreland, the driver of the Suburban was cited for running a red light.By SALINA POST Salina Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ninth Street and Belmont Boulevard in Salina at approximately 3:20 p.m. on September 23. Scanner traffic indicated that three individuals requested medical assistance. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown at this time.&nbsp; SPD officers are investigating the cause of the accident, and north-bound traffic is at a temporary stand still as crews work to clear the scene.&nbsp; More details will be provided as the situation develops.

UPDATED: SPD respond to two-vehicle crash at Ninth Street, Belmont Avenue

SALINA, Kansas (AP) — A JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego landed safely in Kansas after the crew received an alert about smoke in the cargo area, authorities said. The airline said it turned out to be a false alarm.

Flight 1189, with about 130 people on board, departed Kennedy International Airport at about 4 p.m. Saturday and was headed to San Diego International Airport.

The Airbus A320 landed at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas around 6:30 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate.

No injuries were reported, and the local fire department helped people off the plane.

“The pilot came on and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” said passenger Seth Odell,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/jetblue-flight-makes-emergency-landing-smoke-detected-cockpit-rcna172141">NBC News reported</a>. “Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina.”

Odell said people were starting to “freak out.”

“Some people were crying. It was a little bit intense for a few minutes,” he said.

JetBlue said in a statement that the plane landed without incident.

"Upon inspection, we determined the smoke indication presented to our pilots was a false indication,” the statement said.

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 </figure>SALINA, Kansas (AP) — A JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego landed safely in Kansas after the crew received an alert about smoke in the cargo area, authorities said. The airline said it turned out to be a false alarm.Flight 1189, with about 130 people on board, departed Kennedy International Airport at about 4 p.m. Saturday and was headed to San Diego International Airport.The Airbus A320 landed at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas around 6:30 p.m. local time. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate.No injuries were reported, and the local fire department helped people off the plane.“The pilot came on and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” said passenger Seth Odell,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/jetblue-flight-makes-emergency-landing-smoke-detected-cockpit-rcna172141">NBC News reported</a>. “Some passengers did report hearing a loud bang, too, and so we descended incredibly rapidly and landed in the extremely small airport in Salina.”Odell said people were starting to “freak out.”“Some people were crying. It was a little bit intense for a few minutes,” he said.JetBlue said in a statement that the plane landed without incident."Upon inspection, we determined the smoke indication presented to our pilots was a false indication,” the statement said.

Jetblue flight makes emergency landing in Salina after false alarm

Saline County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a road rage incident on Saturday afternoon after a suspect reportedly brandished a gun and allegedly shot at a Concordia couple.&nbsp;

According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 a couple from Concordia merged onto I-135 northbound at the Schilling Road exit when a black pickup truck, driven by 34-year-old Nicholas Osbourn of Solomon, began tailgating them. 

"Osbourn went to pass the couple in the vehicle. They didn't realize he was. They both came up to ramp together," Soldan said. "Osbourn attempted to pass, immediately after leaving the ramp but there was another vehicle in the lane. So they [Concordia couple] switched lanes, and Osbourne thought they cut him off.

 Osbourn began following the couple closely. He then passed their vehicle, brandished a .22 caliber revolver, and discharged the firearm multiple times out of the back window of his truck, according to a statement from the couple. 

According to Soldan no bullets made contact with the victims' vehicle.&nbsp;

The couple, fearing for their safety, pulled over at Milepost 95. Osbourn also stopped, got out of his truck, and began walking toward the couple. In response, the couple put their vehicle in reverse, against the flow of I-135 traffic, to avoid confrontation.

At this point, another couple driving along the interstate noticed and stopped to assist. 

"Osbourn told the second couple that he had 'shot at some people' but wasn’t sure if he had hit them," Soldan said.&nbsp;

Sheriff's Deputies including officers from the Salina Police Department, quickly arrived on the scene. Osbourn, who had returned to his truck, was arrested without further incident. He faces charges of two counts of aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm on a public roadway, reckless driving, and unlawfully being a pedestrian on the interstate.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTSaline County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a road rage incident on Saturday afternoon after a suspect reportedly brandished a gun and allegedly shot at a Concordia couple.&nbsp;According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 a couple from Concordia merged onto I-135 northbound at the Schilling Road exit when a black pickup truck, driven by 34-year-old Nicholas Osbourn of Solomon, began tailgating them. "Osbourn went to pass the couple in the vehicle. They didn't realize he was. They both came up to ramp together," Soldan said. "Osbourn attempted to pass, immediately after leaving the ramp but there was another vehicle in the lane. So they [Concordia couple] switched lanes, and Osbourne thought they cut him off. Osbourn began following the couple closely. He then passed their vehicle, brandished a .22 caliber revolver, and discharged the firearm multiple times out of the back window of his truck, according to a statement from the couple. According to Soldan no bullets made contact with the victims' vehicle.&nbsp;The couple, fearing for their safety, pulled over at Milepost 95. Osbourn also stopped, got out of his truck, and began walking toward the couple. In response, the couple put their vehicle in reverse, against the flow of I-135 traffic, to avoid confrontation.At this point, another couple driving along the interstate noticed and stopped to assist. "Osbourn told the second couple that he had 'shot at some people' but wasn’t sure if he had hit them," Soldan said.&nbsp;Sheriff's Deputies including officers from the Salina Police Department, quickly arrived on the scene. Osbourn, who had returned to his truck, was arrested without further incident. He faces charges of two counts of aggravated assault, criminal discharge of a firearm on a public roadway, reckless driving, and unlawfully being a pedestrian on the interstate.

Solomon man arrested after allegedly firing gun in road rage incident on I-135

A Salina woman lost $16,000 in a gift card scam after scammers falsely claimed her financial accounts were linked to money laundering, according to Salina Police Department (SPD) Captain James Feldman.

The 76 year old woman contacted the SPD on September 20, explaining that she had initially received an email from someone posing as a representative of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Department of Investigations. The scammer told her that her checking account and credit cards were tied to money laundering, and to resolve the issue, she needed to buy gift cards.

"A store clerk team told her it was a scam, but she believed that it had occurred, and so she went through with it," Feldman said.&nbsp;

The woman continued with the purchase of gift cards totaling $9,000 and $7,000 charged to a credit card. The scammer then had her provide the card numbers, allowing them to steal the funds.

Captain Feldman emphasized the importance of being mindful of ongoing scams.

 “No government agency, including the FTC, will ever ask for gift cards as a form of payment,” Feldman said. 

As the holiday season approaches, SPD urges residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity immediately. Be cautious of unsolicited requests for money or gift cards, as they are common tactics used by scammers.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTA Salina woman lost $16,000 in a gift card scam after scammers falsely claimed her financial accounts were linked to money laundering, according to Salina Police Department (SPD) Captain James Feldman.The 76 year old woman contacted the SPD on September 20, explaining that she had initially received an email from someone posing as a representative of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Department of Investigations. The scammer told her that her checking account and credit cards were tied to money laundering, and to resolve the issue, she needed to buy gift cards."A store clerk team told her it was a scam, but she believed that it had occurred, and so she went through with it," Feldman said.&nbsp;The woman continued with the purchase of gift cards totaling $9,000 and $7,000 charged to a credit card. The scammer then had her provide the card numbers, allowing them to steal the funds.Captain Feldman emphasized the importance of being mindful of ongoing scams. “No government agency, including the FTC, will ever ask for gift cards as a form of payment,” Feldman said. As the holiday season approaches, SPD urges residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity immediately. Be cautious of unsolicited requests for money or gift cards, as they are common tactics used by scammers.

Salina woman loses $16,000 in gift card scam 

2:30 p.m. Jerry Ivey Park upgrades update

The Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street. As with previous meetings, this one will be available for viewing via the City of Salina’s YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>. Citizens can participate in the meeting via Zoom using the following link: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>, or by phone at 1-346-248-7799, entering the Meeting ID: 892 7598 4587 when prompted.

CALL TO ORDER a. The Mayor will request staff confirmation that the Kansas Open Meeting Act required notice has been properly provided.b. Roll call.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None listed.

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 </figure>By SALINA POST<h2>Study Session</h2>2:30 p.m. Jerry Ivey Park upgrades update<h2>About the regular meeting 9/23/2024</h2>The Salina City Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will take place in Room 107 of the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street. As with previous meetings, this one will be available for viewing via the City of Salina’s YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas">https://www.youtube.com/cityofSalinaKansas</a>. Citizens can participate in the meeting via Zoom using the following link: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89275984587</a>, or by phone at 1-346-248-7799, entering the Meeting ID: 892 7598 4587 when prompted.<h2>Regular Meeting</h2>CALL TO ORDER a. The Mayor will request staff confirmation that the Kansas Open Meeting Act required notice has been properly provided.b. Roll call.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCEPUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None listed.CONSENT AGENDA (4.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 2024. (4.2) Approve Resolution No. 24-8243 appointing members of the Planning Commission to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Heritage Commission. (4.3) Approve Resolution No. 24-8236 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Second Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Salina, Saline County, and Central Kansas Mental Health Center relating to the Mental Health Co-Responder Program. (4.4) Authorize an amendment to the 2024 Sub-CIP and advertise bids for the replacement of Public Works Loader Unit #127 in 2024.ADMINISTRATION (5.1) Authorize the Director of Utilities to enter into a Water Connection Agreement between the City of Salina and Grant M. Wilcox to provide water service to a property located at 370 East Avenue A, South Industrial Area, Saline County, Kansas. (5.2) Approve Ordinance Number 24-11220 amending Chapter 38, Article I of the City of Salina Code by adopting the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas Municipalities. (5.3) Approve Ordinance Number 24-11221 amending Chapter 25, Article I of the City of Salina Code by adopting the 2024 Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities published by the League of Kansas Municipalities and repealing existing section 25-1.DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS None listed.OTHER BUSINESS None listed.CITIZENS FORUM Those attending the in-person meeting will have the opportunity to speak at the podium. Citizens can also send written comments or questions to City Commissioners by visiting the City of Salina’s website at <a href="http://www.salina-ks.gov">www.salina-ks.gov</a> and using the “Email City Commission” icon on the home page.EXECUTIVE SESSION None listed.ADJOURNMENT

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