A pickup stolen in Salina was recovered in Omaha, Neb., and a suspect is in custody.

A 70-year-old Salina man, who drives and acquires cars for Conklin Cars, 2700 South Ninth Street, had parked his 2006 GMC Sierra pickup inside the secured area of Conklin's lot on July 8, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. The next day, the man was notified that his pickup had been stolen and was located in Omaha, Neb., Forrester explained. Additionally, a subject was in custody, he noted.

When officers went to Conklin Cars while working on the case, they were notified of a possible stolen vehicle -- a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 -- that had been left on the nearby parking lot of Mike’s Rent to Own, 2670 Planet Avenue, according to Forrester. It turns out that vehicle was stolen from Rhett Steven's Motor Company in Amarillo, Texas, he noted.

Forrester explained that it appears the subject stole the Silverado in Texas and then stopped in Salina and stole the Sierra before being apprehended in Omaha. Charges are pending in both cases, he added.

A pickup stolen in Salina was recovered in Omaha, Neb., and a suspect is in custody.A 70-year-old Salina man, who drives and acquires cars for Conklin Cars, 2700 South Ninth Street, had parked his 2006 GMC Sierra pickup inside the secured area of Conklin's lot on July 8, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning. The next day, the man was notified that his pickup had been stolen and was located in Omaha, Neb., Forrester explained. Additionally, a subject was in custody, he noted.When officers went to Conklin Cars while working on the case, they were notified of a possible stolen vehicle -- a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 -- that had been left on the nearby parking lot of Mike’s Rent to Own, 2670 Planet Avenue, according to Forrester. It turns out that vehicle was stolen from Rhett Steven's Motor Company in Amarillo, Texas, he noted.Forrester explained that it appears the subject stole the Silverado in Texas and then stopped in Salina and stole the Sierra before being apprehended in Omaha. Charges are pending in both cases, he added.

Amarillo pickup theft tied to Salina case; suspect in custody in Omaha

ABILENE -- For the second year in a row, Abilene placed in the top ten nationwide in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest.

“Thanks to everyone for voting for Abilene,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau director. “We appreciate this recognition, and it reinforces what visitors say, and locals know – Abilene is one of the best historic small towns in the country.”

The top ten winners in the Best Historic Small Town category are as follows:

Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, voting is then open for four weeks, and the winners are revealed. Abilene placed 8th&nbsp;in the 2019 contest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594386981601.jpeg" alt="Abilene made the top 10 again this year. Photo courtesy Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau" />
 <figcaption>Abilene made the top 10 again this year. Photo courtesy Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau</figcaption>
 </figure>ABILENE -- For the second year in a row, Abilene placed in the top ten nationwide in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Best Historic Small Town contest.“Thanks to everyone for voting for Abilene,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau director. “We appreciate this recognition, and it reinforces what visitors say, and locals know – Abilene is one of the best historic small towns in the country.”The top ten winners in the Best Historic Small Town category are as follows:<ol>
 <li>Granbury, TX</li><li>Abilene, KS</li><li>Valparaiso, IN</li><li>Mackinac Island, MI</li><li>Natchitoches, LA</li><li>Williamsburg, VA</li><li>Clarksdale, MS</li><li>St. Augustine, FL</li><li>Berkeley Springs, WV</li><li>Leadville, CO</li>
 </ol>Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, voting is then open for four weeks, and the winners are revealed. Abilene placed 8th&nbsp;in the 2019 contest.

Abilene one of national top 10 best historic small towns

The Salina Area Young Professionals group has decided&nbsp;to postpone Street Eats &amp; Beats. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaYP/">Salina Area Young Professionals</a> Facebook page:

The Salina Area Young Professionals group has decided&nbsp;to postpone Street Eats &amp; Beats. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaYP/">Salina Area Young Professionals</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSalinaYP%2Fposts%2F3810667252280191&width=500" width="500" height="709" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Street Eats & Beats postponed

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

Rooks State Fishing Lake, Rooks County (new)

Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick Counties

Brown State Fishing Lake, Brown County&nbsp;(new)

Lebo City Park Lake, Coffey County&nbsp;(new)

Herington Reservoir, Dickinson County&nbsp;(new)

Ford State Fishing Lake, Ford County&nbsp;(new)

Gathering Pond, Geary County (downgraded to watch)

Milford Lake&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fmilford-lake-zoned.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724779173&amp;sdata=oGYcxZL%2FSRvGQ%2F81CR%2BKqgnjoQcocX57j47mpcq0mUs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone A</a>, Geary County&nbsp;(new)

Lake Perry&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724779173&amp;sdata=D0iJteiWSZ0W3DS6lUB7xx5OSZ%2BcD21WUL6NGFCPdtg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone C</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724789115&amp;sdata=URluZdnW5m2MyK7u1EtlU4h%2F9GngouHzrMeRGAcnu3k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone D</a>, Jefferson County

Unit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County (new)

Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County&nbsp;(new)

Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County&nbsp;(new)

Atwood Township Lake, Rawlins County&nbsp;(new)

Washington State Fishing Lake, Washington County

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

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

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

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

Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.

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

Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

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

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

Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

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

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

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

Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.

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

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Findex.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724789115&amp;sdata=cKaFrtoKpmykENLE1FUrt%2F6B%2F2wFfqKPceF5REVG45s%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.WarningPeter Pan Pond, Lyon CountyMarion County Lake, Marion CountyRooks State Fishing Lake, Rooks County (new)Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick CountiesWatchMission Lake, Brown CountyBrown State Fishing Lake, Brown County&nbsp;(new)Lebo City Park Lake, Coffey County&nbsp;(new)Herington Reservoir, Dickinson County&nbsp;(new)Ford State Fishing Lake, Ford County&nbsp;(new)Gathering Pond, Geary County (downgraded to watch)Milford Lake&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fmilford-lake-zoned.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724779173&amp;sdata=oGYcxZL%2FSRvGQ%2F81CR%2BKqgnjoQcocX57j47mpcq0mUs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone A</a>, Geary County&nbsp;(new)Lake Perry&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724779173&amp;sdata=D0iJteiWSZ0W3DS6lUB7xx5OSZ%2BcD21WUL6NGFCPdtg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone C</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724789115&amp;sdata=URluZdnW5m2MyK7u1EtlU4h%2F9GngouHzrMeRGAcnu3k%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone D</a>, Jefferson CountyLovewell Reservoir, Jewell CountyUnit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County (new)Marion Reservoir, Marion CountyNorton Lake (Sebelius), Norton CountyMelvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County&nbsp;(new)Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County&nbsp;(new)Atwood Township Lake, Rawlins County&nbsp;(new)Webster Reservoir, Rooks County (new)Rock Garden Pond, Shawnee CountyWashington State Fishing Lake, Washington CountyWarning ProtocolsWhen a&nbsp;warning&nbsp;is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.Water contact should be avoided.Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.Watch ProtocolsA&nbsp;watch&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only. KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Findex.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C7509cdecd82f421da3bd08d8245bf991%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637299324724789115&amp;sdata=cKaFrtoKpmykENLE1FUrt%2F6B%2F2wFfqKPceF5REVG45s%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

KDHE issues 4 blue-green algae warnings, numerous watches

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department late Thursday reported the county's 89th confirmed case of COVID-19.

Positive case No. 89 is a symptomatic female in her teens with unknown exposure and is recovering at home, the health department noted in a news release.

Of the 89 total confirmed cases in the county, 79 have met Kansas Department Health and Environment recovery guidelines, the health department noted. Additionally, there currently are no hospitalized COVID-19 cases and the county has yet to report a COVID-19 related death.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department late Thursday reported the county's 89th confirmed case of COVID-19.Positive case No. 89 is a symptomatic female in her teens with unknown exposure and is recovering at home, the health department noted in a news release.Of the 89 total confirmed cases in the county, 79 have met Kansas Department Health and Environment recovery guidelines, the health department noted. Additionally, there currently are no hospitalized COVID-19 cases and the county has yet to report a COVID-19 related death.

McPherson County reports 89th case of COVID-19

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced a pair of student support hires, with the goal of effectively meeting the academic and personal needs of all students, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.

The Rev. Dr. Allen Smith becomes KWU’s first director of diversity and student support. Smith, who had previously served as a student support advisor at the school, is also the pastor of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Salina. His leadership resume includes&nbsp;co-chairing the Governor’s Task Force on Racial Profiling in Kansas; receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award for the state of Kansas; serving as the national coordinator against human trafficking for the National Baptist Convention USA; and acting as the executive director for Camp Ascension of the Missionary Baptist State Convention. At KWU, Dr. Smith will lead and support a number of initiatives intended to enhance equality, in addition to teaching and providing student support.&nbsp;

Brandon Cheeks ’05 joins KWU as a student support advisor. Cheeks has most recently served as a public school administrator in Newton, as well as leading as a youth and young adult pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Wichita. Prior to this, he taught at Lakewood Middle School in Salina, where he earned accolades for his teaching excellence. Cheeks serves on numerous boards, including that of the Greater Salina Community Foundation.

“We are thrilled to welcome these two individuals to our student support program,” said Dr. Damon Kraft, KWU Provost. “Fulfilling the academic and personal needs of students of all backgrounds, including Black students, is a critical part of the higher education experience. These two individuals are well-connected in the community and region, have varied backgrounds that encompass a wide range of diverse experiences and will help enhance the educational experience for all KWU students.”

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced a pair of student support hires, with the goal of effectively meeting the academic and personal needs of all students, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.The Rev. Dr. Allen Smith becomes KWU’s first director of diversity and student support. Smith, who had previously served as a student support advisor at the school, is also the pastor of St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Salina. His leadership resume includes&nbsp;co-chairing the Governor’s Task Force on Racial Profiling in Kansas; receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award for the state of Kansas; serving as the national coordinator against human trafficking for the National Baptist Convention USA; and acting as the executive director for Camp Ascension of the Missionary Baptist State Convention. At KWU, Dr. Smith will lead and support a number of initiatives intended to enhance equality, in addition to teaching and providing student support.&nbsp;Brandon Cheeks ’05 joins KWU as a student support advisor. Cheeks has most recently served as a public school administrator in Newton, as well as leading as a youth and young adult pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Wichita. Prior to this, he taught at Lakewood Middle School in Salina, where he earned accolades for his teaching excellence. Cheeks serves on numerous boards, including that of the Greater Salina Community Foundation.“We are thrilled to welcome these two individuals to our student support program,” said Dr. Damon Kraft, KWU Provost. “Fulfilling the academic and personal needs of students of all backgrounds, including Black students, is a critical part of the higher education experience. These two individuals are well-connected in the community and region, have varied backgrounds that encompass a wide range of diverse experiences and will help enhance the educational experience for all KWU students.”

KWU adds Smith, Cheeks to student support staff

Salina USD 305 is participating in Lunch Across Kansas Month,&nbsp;dedicated to celebrating summer meal programs and the incredible work of those serving kids across the state.

Each summer&nbsp;food service workers, volunteers, school districts, and nonprofits work tirelessly to feed Kansas kids through the Summer Food Service program.&nbsp;As COVID-19 school closures impacted families across the state, programs provided 6,435,962 meals to Kansas kids in March, April, and May alone. These programs are still working to ensure Kansas kids are happy and healthy all summer long.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Salina Area United Way is getting books to young readers as a part of its Raising Active Wild Readers (RAWR) program. 

“Going directly to the children and allowing them personally to select their books encourages learning and inspires imaginations during the summer,” said Brenda Gutierrez, Salina Area United Way program director. “Research shows children learn best when they are engaged and having fun.”&nbsp; 

Through RAWR, kids in our community now have books for their libraries at home. RAWR has distributed over 1600 books, partnering with USD 305 at four of the summer meals sites.

Meals are free for all children 18 years and younger. The drive-thru distribution of meals is offered at seven school sites, Monday-Friday, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The free meal distribution will end on July 17.

Free books are offered for kids at the summer meals site through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be:

Monday – Oakdale Elementary, 811 E. Iron, north side of the building. 

Tuesday – Central High School, 650 E. Crawford, south side of the building. 

Wednesday – Schilling Elementary, 3121 Canterbury, north side of the building

For more information about the Salina USD 305&nbsp;sites, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usd305.com/" target="_blank">www.usd305.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To learn more about the Summer Food Service Program, visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kn-eat.org/SFSP/SFSP_Menus/SFSP_Home.htm" target="_blank">http://www.kn-eat.org/SFSP/SFSP_Menus/SFSP_Home.htm</a>.

Salina USD 305 is participating in Lunch Across Kansas Month,&nbsp;dedicated to celebrating summer meal programs and the incredible work of those serving kids across the state.Each summer&nbsp;food service workers, volunteers, school districts, and nonprofits work tirelessly to feed Kansas kids through the Summer Food Service program.&nbsp;As COVID-19 school closures impacted families across the state, programs provided 6,435,962 meals to Kansas kids in March, April, and May alone. These programs are still working to ensure Kansas kids are happy and healthy all summer long.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Salina Area United Way is getting books to young readers as a part of its Raising Active Wild Readers (RAWR) program. “Going directly to the children and allowing them personally to select their books encourages learning and inspires imaginations during the summer,” said Brenda Gutierrez, Salina Area United Way program director. “Research shows children learn best when they are engaged and having fun.”&nbsp; Through RAWR, kids in our community now have books for their libraries at home. RAWR has distributed over 1600 books, partnering with USD 305 at four of the summer meals sites.Meals are free for all children 18 years and younger. The drive-thru distribution of meals is offered at seven school sites, Monday-Friday, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The free meal distribution will end on July 17.Free books are offered for kids at the summer meals site through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be:Monday – Oakdale Elementary, 811 E. Iron, north side of the building. Tuesday – Central High School, 650 E. Crawford, south side of the building. Wednesday – Schilling Elementary, 3121 Canterbury, north side of the buildingFor more information about the Salina USD 305&nbsp;sites, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.usd305.com/" target="_blank">www.usd305.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about the Summer Food Service Program, visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kn-eat.org/SFSP/SFSP_Menus/SFSP_Home.htm" target="_blank">http://www.kn-eat.org/SFSP/SFSP_Menus/SFSP_Home.htm</a>.

USD 305 participating in Lunch Across Kansas celebration

Brandon Taylor, recently elected board president of the Central and Western Kansas chapter of the American Red Cross, is hitting the ground running with a virtual tour of the chapter’s 60-county territory.

Taylor, who will serve as board president for the coming year, is Special Programs Manager at Fort Hays State University. He has served on the board for two years. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management degree, a Master of Business Administration degree, and a leadership and grant-writing certificate from Fort Hays State University. He currently is working on his pastoral ministry degree from Newman University.

Taylor’s family was impacted by the Greensburg tornado in 2007. “I still remember the Red Cross vehicle driving the streets, handing out water and sunscreen, which was most needed while going through debris,” Taylor said. “Those individuals were the kindest people you will ever meet, and the world needs more like them.”

Taylor said he is excited to lead the board as it executes a strategic plan they have developed. He will conduct a virtual tour through each county, talking to emergency management officials, city and county officials, and other stakeholders, while reviewing Red Cross’s role in those communities. Because he firmly believes those working on the front line are at the heart of any successful operation. Taylor stated he will be calling all volunteers to listen to their experiences and feedback.

“Many people don’t realize the many services the Red Cross offers, besides blood donation and disaster services,” Taylor said. “I want to make those trainings accessible to not only individuals but also create business partnerships as well.” Another area he wants to stress is Service to the Armed Forces (SAF), which assists active duty and veterans in communities.

Knowing that the chapter could not operate without the support of donors, Taylor is working with the board to identify the greatest needs in the chapter and bolster fundraising in the chapter. “Anyone that gives wants to see how their dollar makes an impact,” he said. “Anyone can check a box for it to go to the general fund or designate it to towards a specific area, but the report back to the donor I feel is most key on where their hard-earned dollar went.”

Taylor says he wants to hear from you! If you have any suggestions, Red Cross stories, looking to get more involved with the Red Cross, want to host a blood drive, want more information about different training sessions available, hear about current fundraising projects, become a Red Cross advocate in your community, know of a veteran or current service member in need of assistance, or anything else, he asks that you please email him at redcrossbrandon@gmail.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594314859558.jpeg" alt="Brandon Taylor. Photo courtesy American Red Cross" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Taylor. Photo courtesy American Red Cross</figcaption>
 </figure>Brandon Taylor, recently elected board president of the Central and Western Kansas chapter of the American Red Cross, is hitting the ground running with a virtual tour of the chapter’s 60-county territory.Taylor, who will serve as board president for the coming year, is Special Programs Manager at Fort Hays State University. He has served on the board for two years. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management degree, a Master of Business Administration degree, and a leadership and grant-writing certificate from Fort Hays State University. He currently is working on his pastoral ministry degree from Newman University.Taylor’s family was impacted by the Greensburg tornado in 2007. “I still remember the Red Cross vehicle driving the streets, handing out water and sunscreen, which was most needed while going through debris,” Taylor said. “Those individuals were the kindest people you will ever meet, and the world needs more like them.”Taylor said he is excited to lead the board as it executes a strategic plan they have developed. He will conduct a virtual tour through each county, talking to emergency management officials, city and county officials, and other stakeholders, while reviewing Red Cross’s role in those communities. Because he firmly believes those working on the front line are at the heart of any successful operation. Taylor stated he will be calling all volunteers to listen to their experiences and feedback.“Many people don’t realize the many services the Red Cross offers, besides blood donation and disaster services,” Taylor said. “I want to make those trainings accessible to not only individuals but also create business partnerships as well.” Another area he wants to stress is Service to the Armed Forces (SAF), which assists active duty and veterans in communities.Knowing that the chapter could not operate without the support of donors, Taylor is working with the board to identify the greatest needs in the chapter and bolster fundraising in the chapter. “Anyone that gives wants to see how their dollar makes an impact,” he said. “Anyone can check a box for it to go to the general fund or designate it to towards a specific area, but the report back to the donor I feel is most key on where their hard-earned dollar went.”Taylor says he wants to hear from you! If you have any suggestions, Red Cross stories, looking to get more involved with the Red Cross, want to host a blood drive, want more information about different training sessions available, hear about current fundraising projects, become a Red Cross advocate in your community, know of a veteran or current service member in need of assistance, or anything else, he asks that you please email him at redcrossbrandon@gmail.com

Taylor elected president of area Red Cross chapter

Today is Friday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2020. There are 174 days left in the year. 

On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) 

In 1908, William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president by the Democratic national convention in Denver. 

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson personally delivered the Treaty of Versailles to the Senate and urged its ratification. (However, the Senate rejected it.) 

In 1925, jury selection took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in the trial of John T. Scopes, charged with violating the law by teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (Scopes was convicted and fined, but the verdict was overturned on a technicality.) 

In 1951, armistice talks aimed at ending the Korean War began at Kaesong. 

In 1973, the Bahamas became fully independent after three centuries of British colonial rule. John Paul Getty III, the teenage grandson of the oil tycoon, was abducted in Rome by kidnappers who cut off his ear when his family was slow to meet their ransom demands; Getty was released in December 1973 for nearly $3 million. 

In 1991, Boris N. Yeltsin took the oath of office as the first elected president of the Russian republic. President George H.W. Bush lifted economic sanctions against South Africa. 

In 1992, a New York jury found Pan Am guilty of willful misconduct and responsible for allowing a terrorist bomb to destroy Flight 103 in 1988, killing 270 people, opening the way for civil lawsuits. 

In 1999, the United States women's soccer team won the World Cup, beating China 5-4 on penalty kicks after 120 minutes of scoreless play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. 

In 2002, The House approved, 310-113, a measure to allow airline pilots to carry guns in the cockpit to defend their planes against terrorists (President George W. Bush later signed the measure into law). 

In 2004, President George W. Bush said in his weekly radio address that legalizing gay marriage would redefine the most fundamental institution of civilization, and that a constitutional amendment was needed to protect traditional marriage. 

In 2005, a search-and-rescue team found the body of a missing U.S. commando in eastern Afghanistan, bringing an end to the desperate search for the last member of an ill-fated, four-man special forces unit that had disappeared the previous month. 

In 2018, a daring rescue mission in Thailand was completed successfully, as the last four of the 12 boys who were trapped in a flooded cave for more than two weeks were brought to safety along with their soccer coach; the other eight had been brought out in the two preceding days. 

Ten years ago: Robotic submarines removed a leaking cap from a gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, sending crude flowing freely into the sea until BP installed a new seal that stopped the oil days later. Australia's Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde headed a class of seven inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood married NHL player Mike Fisher at a resort in Greensboro, Georgia.

Five years ago: Katherine Archuleta, the embattled head of the government's Office of Personnel Management, abruptly stepped down, bowing to mounting pressure following the unprecedented breach of private information her agency was entrusted to protect. To the cheers of thousands, South Carolina pulled the Confederate flag from its place of honor at the Statehouse after more than 50 years. Actor Omar Sharif, 83, died in Cairo. Actor Roger Rees, 71, died in New York. Opera singer Jon Vickers, 88, died in Ontario, Canada.

One year ago: Britain's ambassador to the United States, Kim Darroch, resigned following the leak of diplomatic cables that reflected his unflattering opinions about the Trump administration. Fans packed New York City's Canyon of Heroes for a parade honoring the U.S. women's national soccer team, winner of the women's World Cup. Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, who exposed the off-field carousing of former teammates including Mickey Mantle in his tell-all book "Ball Four," died at his Massachusetts home at the age of 80. The independent Atlantic League became the first American professional baseball league to let a computer call balls and strikes at its All-Star Game in York, Pa.

Today's Birthdays: Former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins is 93. Actor William Smithers is 93. Actor Lawrence Pressman is 81. Singer Mavis Staples is 81. Actor Mills Watson is 80. Actor Robert Pine is 79. Rock musician Jerry Miller (Moby Grape) is 77. International Tennis Hall of Famer Virginia Wade is 75. Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is 73. Rock musician Dave Smalley is 71. Country-folk singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler is 69. Rock singer Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys) is 66. Banjo player Bela Fleck is 62. Actress Fiona Shaw is 62. Country musician Shaw Wilson (BR549) is 60. Bluegrass singer-musician Tim Surrett (Balsam Range) is 57. Actor Alec Mapa is 55. Country singer-songwriter Ken Mellons is 55. Rock musician Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros) is 55. Actor Gale Harold is 51. Country singer Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) is 50. Actor Aaron D. Spears is 49. Actress Sofia Vergara is 48. Rockabilly singer Imelda May is 46. Actor Adrian Grenier is 44. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is 43. Actress Gwendoline Yeo is 43. Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is 40. Singer-actress Jessica Simpson is 40. Rock musician John Spiker is 39. Actress Heather Hemmens is 36. Actress Emily Skeggs (TV: "When We Rise") is 30. Rapper/singer Angel Haze is 29. Pop singer Perrie Edwards (Little Mix) is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2020. There are 174 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) On this date: In 1908, William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president by the Democratic national convention in Denver. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson personally delivered the Treaty of Versailles to the Senate and urged its ratification. (However, the Senate rejected it.) In 1925, jury selection took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in the trial of John T. Scopes, charged with violating the law by teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (Scopes was convicted and fined, but the verdict was overturned on a technicality.) In 1951, armistice talks aimed at ending the Korean War began at Kaesong. In 1973, the Bahamas became fully independent after three centuries of British colonial rule. John Paul Getty III, the teenage grandson of the oil tycoon, was abducted in Rome by kidnappers who cut off his ear when his family was slow to meet their ransom demands; Getty was released in December 1973 for nearly $3 million. In 1991, Boris N. Yeltsin took the oath of office as the first elected president of the Russian republic. President George H.W. Bush lifted economic sanctions against South Africa. In 1992, a New York jury found Pan Am guilty of willful misconduct and responsible for allowing a terrorist bomb to destroy Flight 103 in 1988, killing 270 people, opening the way for civil lawsuits. In 1999, the United States women's soccer team won the World Cup, beating China 5-4 on penalty kicks after 120 minutes of scoreless play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. In 2002, The House approved, 310-113, a measure to allow airline pilots to carry guns in the cockpit to defend their planes against terrorists (President George W. Bush later signed the measure into law). In 2004, President George W. Bush said in his weekly radio address that legalizing gay marriage would redefine the most fundamental institution of civilization, and that a constitutional amendment was needed to protect traditional marriage. In 2005, a search-and-rescue team found the body of a missing U.S. commando in eastern Afghanistan, bringing an end to the desperate search for the last member of an ill-fated, four-man special forces unit that had disappeared the previous month. In 2018, a daring rescue mission in Thailand was completed successfully, as the last four of the 12 boys who were trapped in a flooded cave for more than two weeks were brought to safety along with their soccer coach; the other eight had been brought out in the two preceding days. Ten years ago: Robotic submarines removed a leaking cap from a gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, sending crude flowing freely into the sea until BP installed a new seal that stopped the oil days later. Australia's Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde headed a class of seven inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood married NHL player Mike Fisher at a resort in Greensboro, Georgia. Five years ago: Katherine Archuleta, the embattled head of the government's Office of Personnel Management, abruptly stepped down, bowing to mounting pressure following the unprecedented breach of private information her agency was entrusted to protect. To the cheers of thousands, South Carolina pulled the Confederate flag from its place of honor at the Statehouse after more than 50 years. Actor Omar Sharif, 83, died in Cairo. Actor Roger Rees, 71, died in New York. Opera singer Jon Vickers, 88, died in Ontario, Canada. One year ago: Britain's ambassador to the United States, Kim Darroch, resigned following the leak of diplomatic cables that reflected his unflattering opinions about the Trump administration. Fans packed New York City's Canyon of Heroes for a parade honoring the U.S. women's national soccer team, winner of the women's World Cup. Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, who exposed the off-field carousing of former teammates including Mickey Mantle in his tell-all book "Ball Four," died at his Massachusetts home at the age of 80. The independent Atlantic League became the first American professional baseball league to let a computer call balls and strikes at its All-Star Game in York, Pa. Today's Birthdays: Former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins is 93. Actor William Smithers is 93. Actor Lawrence Pressman is 81. Singer Mavis Staples is 81. Actor Mills Watson is 80. Actor Robert Pine is 79. Rock musician Jerry Miller (Moby Grape) is 77. International Tennis Hall of Famer Virginia Wade is 75. Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is 73. Rock musician Dave Smalley is 71. Country-folk singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler is 69. Rock singer Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys) is 66. Banjo player Bela Fleck is 62. Actress Fiona Shaw is 62. Country musician Shaw Wilson (BR549) is 60. Bluegrass singer-musician Tim Surrett (Balsam Range) is 57. Actor Alec Mapa is 55. Country singer-songwriter Ken Mellons is 55. Rock musician Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros) is 55. Actor Gale Harold is 51. Country singer Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) is 50. Actor Aaron D. Spears is 49. Actress Sofia Vergara is 48. Rockabilly singer Imelda May is 46. Actor Adrian Grenier is 44. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is 43. Actress Gwendoline Yeo is 43. Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas is 40. Singer-actress Jessica Simpson is 40. Rock musician John Spiker is 39. Actress Heather Hemmens is 36. Actress Emily Skeggs (TV: "When We Rise") is 30. Rapper/singer Angel Haze is 29. Pop singer Perrie Edwards (Little Mix) is 27.

Today in History -- July 10

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LINDSBORG -- Bethany College has appointed Bill Nelson '86 as the Director of Development. Nelson most recently served as the principal at Smoky Valley High School since 2015.

"We are very pleased to have Bill Nelson joining the Advancement team of his alma mater. Bill has a great passion and love for Bethany and is the ideal person for this position with his personality, work ethic and connections with Bethany Alumni, friends and donors,” said Clair Oleen, Director of Advancement.

When asked about his return to Bethany, Nelson said, “I’m very excited to be back on campus and am looking forward to reconnecting with Bethany alumni, friends of Bethany, and meeting new people. Bethany College gave me so much more than a degree. It gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher and coach. It challenged my faith to grow as a believer, and provided me with mentors who demonstrated faith in action.”

Nelson resides in Lindsborg with his wife, Kristin '85. His children are Emily, Seth '15, and Elise, who is currently a junior at Bethany College. Bill and Kristin are members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg.

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 </figure>LINDSBORG -- Bethany College has appointed Bill Nelson '86 as the Director of Development. Nelson most recently served as the principal at Smoky Valley High School since 2015."We are very pleased to have Bill Nelson joining the Advancement team of his alma mater. Bill has a great passion and love for Bethany and is the ideal person for this position with his personality, work ethic and connections with Bethany Alumni, friends and donors,” said Clair Oleen, Director of Advancement.When asked about his return to Bethany, Nelson said, “I’m very excited to be back on campus and am looking forward to reconnecting with Bethany alumni, friends of Bethany, and meeting new people. Bethany College gave me so much more than a degree. It gave me the experience and knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher and coach. It challenged my faith to grow as a believer, and provided me with mentors who demonstrated faith in action.”Nelson resides in Lindsborg with his wife, Kristin '85. His children are Emily, Seth '15, and Elise, who is currently a junior at Bethany College. Bill and Kristin are members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Lindsborg.

Bethany College names Nelson director of development

ABILENE -- The Dickinson County Health Department today reported the county's 19th case of COVID-19.

"The case is a 18-year-old male. The individual is currently maintaining in-home isolation and is stable. All contacts are being notified and will monitor for COVID-19 symptoms," the health department noted in a news release issued by John Hultgren, director.

Hultgren continued, "We remind everyone to wear masks while in public, maintain social distancing, and perform proper handwashing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."

ABILENE -- The Dickinson County Health Department today reported the county's 19th case of COVID-19."The case is a 18-year-old male. The individual is currently maintaining in-home isolation and is stable. All contacts are being notified and will monitor for COVID-19 symptoms," the health department noted in a news release issued by John Hultgren, director.Hultgren continued, "We remind everyone to wear masks while in public, maintain social distancing, and perform proper handwashing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."

Dickinson County reports 19th case of COVID-19

CLAY CENTER -- Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) was awarded $126,960 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bolster its telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CCMC will use this funding for telemedicine carts and videoconferencing software to continue providing medical care to patients in north-central Kansas.

Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC said, “During this time, patient safety and access remains a top priority at CCMC. Telehealth can bridge that gap, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or patients at high risk for complications should they contract COVID-19. The buildout of our telehealth platform at CCMC and all associated clinics will help ensure that patients can continue to receive high-quality care, close to home.”

“Telehealth is becoming the way medicine will be moving in the future. This grant will provide CCMC the hardware needed to receive expert consultation from a specialist, while the patient is in our own hospital or associated clinic. This brings the care right to the patient, and keeps the patient in their community,” said John M. Kelley, MD, chief medical officer.

CLAY CENTER -- Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) was awarded $126,960 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bolster its telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. CCMC will use this funding for telemedicine carts and videoconferencing software to continue providing medical care to patients in north-central Kansas.Austin M. Gillard, CEO of CCMC said, “During this time, patient safety and access remains a top priority at CCMC. Telehealth can bridge that gap, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions or patients at high risk for complications should they contract COVID-19. The buildout of our telehealth platform at CCMC and all associated clinics will help ensure that patients can continue to receive high-quality care, close to home.”“Telehealth is becoming the way medicine will be moving in the future. This grant will provide CCMC the hardware needed to receive expert consultation from a specialist, while the patient is in our own hospital or associated clinic. This brings the care right to the patient, and keeps the patient in their community,” said John M. Kelley, MD, chief medical officer.

Clay County Medical Center awarded telehealth funding

Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and very heavy rain will be possible again tonight across much of the area. 

The greatest threat for strong and severe storms will arrive after 11 p.m. across portions of central and south-central Kansas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. 

The strongest storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail, wind gusts to around 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall, NWS noted.

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 </figure>Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and very heavy rain will be possible again tonight across much of the area. The greatest threat for strong and severe storms will arrive after 11 p.m. across portions of central and south-central Kansas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. The strongest storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail, wind gusts to around 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall, NWS noted.

NWS: Another round of storms possible overnight

TOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/SkKuHku93jvUH8iBtODRCskuCWwPsLa7Yt2xAOMRH9E" target="_blank">28th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene July 28, to interview three nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County.

The vacancy was created by the Aug. 14 retirement of Judge Mary Thrower.

The commission will convene in the Ottawa County Courthouse, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis. The time will be announced later. Interviews are open to the public.

The 28th Judicial District is composed of Ottawa and Saline counties.

Andrew Couch, Salina, private practice lawyer

Amy C. Crawford, Salina, assistant county attorney, Dickinson County Attorney’s Office

Jason C. Parks, Minneapolis, owner of Ink Sharks LLC and Messenger Publishing Company

Kansas law requires that a district magistrate judge be:

a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;

a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; and

either a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.

After interviews conclude, the commission will appoint the district magistrate judge.

After serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.

The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Christine Ritter, and Darrell Wilson of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.&nbsp;

TOPEKA—The&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/SkKuHku93jvUH8iBtODRCskuCWwPsLa7Yt2xAOMRH9E" target="_blank">28th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;will convene July 28, to interview three nominees to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Ottawa County.The vacancy was created by the Aug. 14 retirement of Judge Mary Thrower.The commission will convene in the Ottawa County Courthouse, 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis. The time will be announced later. Interviews are open to the public.The 28th Judicial District is composed of Ottawa and Saline counties.The nominees to be interviewed are:Andrew Couch, Salina, private practice lawyerAmy C. Crawford, Salina, assistant county attorney, Dickinson County Attorney’s OfficeJason C. Parks, Minneapolis, owner of Ink Sharks LLC and Messenger Publishing CompanyKansas law requires that a district magistrate judge be:a resident of Ottawa County at the time of taking office and while holding office;a graduate of a high school, a secondary school, or the equivalent; andeither a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or able to pass an examination given by the Supreme Court to become certified within 18 months.After interviews conclude, the commission will appoint the district magistrate judge.After serving one year in office, the new magistrate judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall as the nonvoting chair; David Stanley of Bennington; Jay Macy of Minneapolis; Lance Cochran, Robert German, Peter Johnston, Christine Ritter, and Darrell Wilson of Salina; and Robert Martin of Solomon.&nbsp;

28th Judicial District commission to interview nominees

These positions are full time with benefits. The positions available are:

Check out these jobs! To apply for these positions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>.

Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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 </figure>These positions are full time with benefits. The positions available are:· 1st Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Service· 2nd Shift Packers· 2nd Shift Wrapping Lead· 2nd Shift Machine Operators· Box Supervisor· Utility Forklift DriverCheck out these jobs! To apply for these positions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>.Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

Driver hospitalized after truck overturns in Clay Co.

Rain was plentiful across the area as storms rumbled through overnight.

The Salina Regional Airport reported 0.55 of an inch of rain, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.85 of an inch of rain was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5ee4ce44ebfb13423b27a8f4">Volunteers needed to help collect weather data</a>

Rain was plentiful across the area as storms rumbled through overnight.The Salina Regional Airport reported 0.55 of an inch of rain, while in southeast Salina, near the Eagle Radio studios, 0.85 of an inch of rain was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5ee4ce44ebfb13423b27a8f4">Volunteers needed to help collect weather data</a>CLAY COUNTYClay Center 12.4 NNE, 0.80 of an inchClay Center 6.7 WNW, 1.53 inchesMorganville 3.2 SW, 1.48 inchesCLOUD COUNTYJamestown 2.4 NW, 1.52 inchesConcordia 9.3 SSW, 2.35 inchesConcordia 1.8 S, 1.41 inchesDICKINSON COUNTYEnterprise 0.3 NW, 2.24 inchesAbilene 0.7 E, 3.40 inchesAbilene 3.2 ENE, 1.60 inchesChapman 6.0 NNE, 1.35 inchesHope 0.3 S, 2.42 inchesAbilene 5.4 E, 1.89 inchesAbilene 5.9 NNW, 2.80 inchesSolomon 0.2 W, 2.10 inchesChapman 5.2 SE, 1.55 inchesCarlton 2.1 NNW, 1.37 inchesHope 7.5 NNW, 2.30 inchesAbilene 10.3 S, 2.23 inchesAbilene 0.7 W, 2.77 inchesEnterprise 2.1 SW, 2.68 inchesAbilene 1.1 NNE, 2.53 inchesAbilene 9.4 S, 2.15 inchesChapman 3.8 NNW, 2.00 inchesELLSWORTH COUNTYGeneseo 4.1 N, 0.44 of an inchKanopolis 0.8 SW, 0.79 of an inchEllsworth 0.3 E, 0.62 of an inchLorraine 1.4 S, 0.54 of an inchLorraine 2.5 ESE, 0.60 of an inchKanopolis 4.5 NE, 0.77 of an inchKanopolis 0.4 SSE, 0.82 of an inch 	JEWELL COUNTYWebber 2.6 ENE, 0.78 of an inchFormoso 0.3 W, 1.69 inches LINCOLN COUNTYBeverly 4.6 S, 1.22 inches MARION COUNTYTampa 3.2 ESE, 1.60 inchesHillsboro 5.3 S, 1.77 inchesNewton 9.4 N, 0.53 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYMc Pherson 6.6 WSW, 0.39 of an inchLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.96 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.29 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 1.30 inchesMoundridge 0.4 SW, 1.29 inchesMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.60 of an inchCanton 3.2 N, 0.64 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 1.30 inchesGalva 1.4 N, 0.55 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 1.40 inchesGalva 9.5 N, 0.66 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 1.31 inchesCanton 0.3 E, 0.70 of an inchMarquette 2.3 NNE, 0.96 of an inchMcPherson 6.6 ENE, 0.37 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.66 of an inchMoundridge 0.3 ENE, 1.17 inchesMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.80 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.45 of an inchMITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 2.00 inchesBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.38 of an inchHunter 2.1 NNW, 0.70 of an inchBeloit 1.9 ENE, 1.73 inchesBeloit 6.9 NE, 2.75 inchesHunter 9.5 E, 0.63 of an inch OTTAWA COUNTYAda 7.0 NNW, 0.76 of an inch REPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 0.72 of an inchBelleville 0.5 S, 1.02 inchesCourtland 6.1 N, 0.88 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.80 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.86 of an inchBelleville 0.6 ESE, 1.10 inchesSALINE COUNTYBrookville 8.0 NNE, 0.96 of an inchSalina 0.7 SSW, 0.89 of an inchSalina 0.8 S, 0.54 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.75 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.82 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 1.59 inchesCulver 1.8 SE, 1.11 inchesNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 1.20 inches

Locations across the area get a soaking from overnight storms

TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals judges will hear appeals by videoconference Monday. The oral arguments will be&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlBhT-07ZMloVqj0sgPAZV7g" target="_blank">livestreamed on YouTube</a>.

Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger is the presiding judge and is joined by judges David Bruns and Kim Schroeder for the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlMMxhpVTWko-ZTavoW2WgKQ" target="_blank">July 13 docket</a>.

Ordinarily, Court of Appeals panels hear oral arguments in person. Through&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlFXJbthIIbqWjYn_ecBDAnU" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2020-PR-076</a>, the Kansas Supreme Court has ordered all hearings be conducted remotely if possible.

On the Court of Appeals docket for 9 a.m. Monday is the following case from Ottawa County, according to summary information provided by the court.

Appeal No. 121,879:&nbsp;Ringneck Farms LLC v. Dr. Bradley Steuwe, Fried Enterprises LP, C&amp;W Ranch Ltd., Joel Wimer, and R.J. Fencing LLC

Ottawa County: Ringneck Farms alleged the defendants cut down a hedge row of over 100 trees without permission on Ringneck's property. Ringneck hired expert witnesses who were prepared to testify the replacement cost of the trees was over $1 million. Before the district court, the defendants argued that the only proper measure of damages was the value of the property before the trees were cut down versus after the trees were cut down. The district court agreed and barred Ringneck from presenting its expert witnesses' testimony. Subsequently, the district court granted summary judgment for the defendants because Ringneck was unable to prove damages. On appeal, Ringneck argues the district court erred when it barred the expert testimony because tree replacement cost can be a viable measure of damages in certain circumstances.

TOPEKA—Kansas Court of Appeals judges will hear appeals by videoconference Monday. The oral arguments will be&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlBhT-07ZMloVqj0sgPAZV7g" target="_blank">livestreamed on YouTube</a>.Chief Judge Karen Arnold-Burger is the presiding judge and is joined by judges David Bruns and Kim Schroeder for the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlMMxhpVTWko-ZTavoW2WgKQ" target="_blank">July 13 docket</a>.Ordinarily, Court of Appeals panels hear oral arguments in person. Through&nbsp;<a href="https://kansascourts.org/l/zyUwChW4XJbxPPc8eweAlFXJbthIIbqWjYn_ecBDAnU" target="_blank">Administrative Order 2020-PR-076</a>, the Kansas Supreme Court has ordered all hearings be conducted remotely if possible.On the Court of Appeals docket for 9 a.m. Monday is the following case from Ottawa County, according to summary information provided by the court.Appeal No. 121,879:&nbsp;Ringneck Farms LLC v. Dr. Bradley Steuwe, Fried Enterprises LP, C&amp;W Ranch Ltd., Joel Wimer, and R.J. Fencing LLCOttawa County: Ringneck Farms alleged the defendants cut down a hedge row of over 100 trees without permission on Ringneck's property. Ringneck hired expert witnesses who were prepared to testify the replacement cost of the trees was over $1 million. Before the district court, the defendants argued that the only proper measure of damages was the value of the property before the trees were cut down versus after the trees were cut down. The district court agreed and barred Ringneck from presenting its expert witnesses' testimony. Subsequently, the district court granted summary judgment for the defendants because Ringneck was unable to prove damages. On appeal, Ringneck argues the district court erred when it barred the expert testimony because tree replacement cost can be a viable measure of damages in certain circumstances.

Kansas Court of Appeals to hear Ottawa County case on Monday

The City of Salina has temporarily reduced the schedule of its workforce in an effort to prepare for expected budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Summer staffing for the Parks and Recreation Department was cut by 80 percent, which has resulted in noticeable changes within city parks, facilities and programs.

In an effort to assist with beautification efforts, numerous citizens have inquired about volunteer opportunities. The scope of opportunities includes picking up trash, weeding, maintaining flower beds and pots, and emptying and removing trash cans.

Additionally, mowing and trimming of parks will be considered and reviewed for volunteers who use their own equipment.

Individuals who are interested in volunteer opportunities should complete the volunteer form and waiver at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>. Alternatively, paper forms are available in the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, room 100 in the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.

Individuals who volunteer are strongly encouraged to social distance from park users and volunteers, stay home if sick, wash hands frequently, and wear a mask.

Ordinance No. 20-11034 mandates that face coverings are worn when individuals are in any public space where social distancing of six feet at all times is not possible.

For questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Department at (785) 309-5765.

The City of Salina has temporarily reduced the schedule of its workforce in an effort to prepare for expected budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Summer staffing for the Parks and Recreation Department was cut by 80 percent, which has resulted in noticeable changes within city parks, facilities and programs.In an effort to assist with beautification efforts, numerous citizens have inquired about volunteer opportunities. The scope of opportunities includes picking up trash, weeding, maintaining flower beds and pots, and emptying and removing trash cans.Additionally, mowing and trimming of parks will be considered and reviewed for volunteers who use their own equipment.Individuals who are interested in volunteer opportunities should complete the volunteer form and waiver at <a href="http://www.salinaparks.com">www.salinaparks.com</a>. Alternatively, paper forms are available in the Salina Parks and Recreation Department office, room 100 in the City-County Building, 300 West Ash Street.Individuals who volunteer are strongly encouraged to social distance from park users and volunteers, stay home if sick, wash hands frequently, and wear a mask.Ordinance No. 20-11034 mandates that face coverings are worn when individuals are in any public space where social distancing of six feet at all times is not possible.For questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact the Salina Parks &amp; Recreation Department at (785) 309-5765.

City offers information for persons interested in volunteering at parks

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving two Ford Mustangs in the far western part of the county.

Kyle Johnson, 27, of Ellsworth, told deputies that he was eastbound on Kansas Highway 140 (K-140), about a mile east of the Saline-Ellsworth county line, when he thought a silver Ford Mustang with dark blue stripes and personalized tag that also was traveling eastbound was going to pass him, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. Instead, the vehicle struck the left rear part of Johnson's green 1995 Mustang, causing it to spin across the road and roll once, coming to rest on its wheels, Soldan said.

The silver Mustang also spun off the road, but soon recovered and sped off eastbound on K-140, he added.

Although Johnson noticed the silver Mustang had a personalized license tag, he was not able to read it, Soldan explained.

Johnson complained of minor injuries, but refused treatment, Soldan said. His car was towed, Soldan noted.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving two Ford Mustangs in the far western part of the county.Kyle Johnson, 27, of Ellsworth, told deputies that he was eastbound on Kansas Highway 140 (K-140), about a mile east of the Saline-Ellsworth county line, when he thought a silver Ford Mustang with dark blue stripes and personalized tag that also was traveling eastbound was going to pass him, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning. Instead, the vehicle struck the left rear part of Johnson's green 1995 Mustang, causing it to spin across the road and roll once, coming to rest on its wheels, Soldan said.The silver Mustang also spun off the road, but soon recovered and sped off eastbound on K-140, he added.Although Johnson noticed the silver Mustang had a personalized license tag, he was not able to read it, Soldan explained.Johnson complained of minor injuries, but refused treatment, Soldan said. His car was towed, Soldan noted.

Two Mustangs involved in hit-and-run accident Wednesday

Fire destroyed a farm implement and part of a field south of Salina late Wednesday afternoon.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that deputies and firefighters were sent to the 2800 West Salemsborg Road at 5:03 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a field on fire.

Terry Lofdahl, of rural Smolan, had been baling hay when he noticed fire coming from the baler, Soldan said. Lofdahl was able to disconnect the tractor from the baler and escape the fire, Soldan added.

The 1997 Case 8465 Round Baler, valued at $4,000, was destroyed, Soldan said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594308690617.jpeg" alt="The baler was destroyed. Photo courtesy the Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>The baler was destroyed. Photo courtesy the Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Fire destroyed a farm implement and part of a field south of Salina late Wednesday afternoon.Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that deputies and firefighters were sent to the 2800 West Salemsborg Road at 5:03 p.m. Wednesday for the report of a field on fire.Terry Lofdahl, of rural Smolan, had been baling hay when he noticed fire coming from the baler, Soldan said. Lofdahl was able to disconnect the tractor from the baler and escape the fire, Soldan added.The 1997 Case 8465 Round Baler, valued at $4,000, was destroyed, Soldan said.

Fire destroys baler, part of field southwest of Salina Wednesday

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Nominations are being sought for inductees into the 2020 class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame. 

The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce established the Salina Business Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor prominent business leaders both past and present who have made extraordinary contributions to Salina, earned the respect of the Salina community, and exemplified the Free Enterprise System.

Nominations can be made by both chamber members and the general public. Nominees will be considered on the basis of several criteria,&nbsp; which include business excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, courageous thinking and action, inspiring leadership, community impact, positive role model, enduring accomplishments and local influence. Individuals nominated in previous years will be considered again this year. Nomination forms are available at the chamber office, 120 West Ash Street, or can be downloaded by clicking on the Hall of Fame quick link on the chamber’s <a href="http://www.salinakansas.org">website</a>. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Aug. 7.

Nominations are being sought for inductees into the 2020 class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce established the Salina Business Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor prominent business leaders both past and present who have made extraordinary contributions to Salina, earned the respect of the Salina community, and exemplified the Free Enterprise System.Categories for nominations include:Pioneer Award - 1858-1925Historic Award - 1926-1975Contemporary Award - 1976-presentNominations can be made by both chamber members and the general public. Nominees will be considered on the basis of several criteria,&nbsp; which include business excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, courageous thinking and action, inspiring leadership, community impact, positive role model, enduring accomplishments and local influence. Individuals nominated in previous years will be considered again this year. Nomination forms are available at the chamber office, 120 West Ash Street, or can be downloaded by clicking on the Hall of Fame quick link on the chamber’s <a href="http://www.salinakansas.org">website</a>. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Aug. 7.A special task force will determine the inductees. The inductees will be honored at a special luncheon this fall. A portrait of each inductee will be displayed in the physical Business Hall of Fame, located at the chamber office.Inductees in 2005 were H.D. Lee, William Graves, J.J Vanier, Al Schwan, and Charlie Walker. Inductees in 2006 were Alexander Campbell, M.J. Kennedy, Milton Morrison, Charles W. Shaver, and Roy Applequist. Inductees in 2007 were Oscar Seitz, Ralph Reitz, William Exline, Murray Wilson, and Lee Young. Inductees in 2008 were Dean Evans and Paul Junk. Inductees in 2009 were W.W. Watson, Whitley Austin, Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn, and Jack Vanier. Inductees is 2010 were Benjamin Aaron Litowich, Thomas Watson Roach and Mike Berkley. Inductees in 2011 were James R. Allen, William R. Geis, and Ben A. Sellers. Inductees in 2012 were William Phillips, Dick Brown, and George Frisbie. Inductees in 2013 were Ward Marshall and Karl Stutterheim. Inductees in 2014 were Charles R. Underwood and Charles E. Stevens, Jr. Inductees in 2015 were Frank Hageman, Baalis Kyger Smoot and Tom Pestinger. Inductees in 2016 were Herman H. Sudendorf, Rober J. Laujbengayer, and Sidney A. Reitz. Inductees in 2017 were Arthur M. Claflin, Dan Bolen, and Time Rogers. Inductees in 2018 were Milton Stiefel and Melvin and Marge Bergkamp. Inductees in 2019 were Earl Bane, Marshall Stanton, and Eugene and Margaret Logan.

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