Dr. William Cathcart-Rake will head what is to become a 4-year medical school in Salina. The program will target students interested in practicing in rural Kansas after graduation.

The university still has to obtain accreditation and funding for the program. But it hopes to have its first class by 2012.

A letter from Mayor Lucy Larson to the DOT's director of the Office of Aviation Analysis, Todd Horman, outlined the rationale behind local civic and political leaders' recommendation of SeaPort Airlines.
The letter states that SeaPort Airlines will provide a greater frequency of flights and lower fares along with an aggressive customer service plan and the availability of government and military rates. The letter also explains that the airline will be more actively involved in community events and contribute to economic growth with an aircraft that is "right-sized" for Salina.

"We find that the service subsidy levels are reasonable, and will meet with the community's EAS needs," reads Order 2010-3-17.
The Order goes on to say that the DOT expects "Great Lakes and SeaPort to coordinate a smooth transition" and for Great Lakes to notify all passengers affected by the change "and to secure alternative air transportation for such passengers or to provide a full refund of the ticket price, without penalty."

Travel through SeaPort Airlines is expected to be available for booking in early April by calling 888.573.2767 or through www.SeaPortAirlines.com.

For information regarding travel already booked with Great Lakes Airlines please call 800.554.5111 or visit www.flygreatlakes.com.
All public information associated with this selection may be accessed online at www.regulations.gov by entering "DOT-OST-2002-11376."

Participants are asked to design a 4 ½” by 5 ¾” original work of art to be considered for reproduction on a set of greeting cards. Any medium, including photography, will be accepted. Collage work must be no more than ¾ inch thick. All entries become the property of The Volunteer Connection and must be delivered to The Volunteer Connection office at 239 N. Santa Fe Ave, by Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Submitted art works will be framed and exhibited at a variety of venues throughout the summer months. All participating artists will be honored at an August public reception including introduction of the 2010 Greeting Card Series and auction of the original entries. Proceeds from the auction and sale of the greeting cards will benefit The Volunteer Connection and its mission of linking volunteer resources with community needs

The Volunteer Connection serves volunteers of all ages and a wide spectrum of community service entities in the Saline County area. Sponsored by Kansas Wesleyan University, The Volunteer Connection receives primary support for its program services from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Salina Area United Way. For more information, or to indicate an intent to submit a design, contact The Volunteer Connection at 823-3128 or email admin@nckvc.org by Friday, March 19.

Soldan will suceed Captain Al Augustine who is retiring after 35 years with the Saline County Sheriffs Office on March 19th. Soldan began his career at the Sheriffs office in the juvenile detention center. He has been a road patrol deputy since 1991 and was promoted to Lt. in 2001.

For this phase, the Riffel Drive and Debold Avenue intersections will be closed through the southbound lanes, and the remainder of the intersections will be controlled by stop signs on Riffel Drive and Debold Avenue. Signals will remain at Schilling Road and will resume at Sam’s Place, which will be the only access to Wal-Mart from Ninth Street. The entrance between Del’s Electronics and Tucson’s Steakhouse will remain open and will also be controlled with stop signs on the side entrances. During the transition Monday, the signals will be out temporarily while crews work to make adjustments.

Following the transition, work will begin on removing and replacing the southbound lanes, which is on schedule to be completed by the end of October.

As a reminder, most businesses within the work area can be accessed alternatively using Planet Avenue and Market Place from Belmont Boulevard, and Riffel Drive and Market Place from Schilling Road. Additional signing to guide motorists to businesses will also be provided during the construction.

Aguilar pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a user of controlled substances. In his plea, Aguilar admitted that on July 23, 2008, he was carrying a .22 caliber handgun when he sold $375 worth of methamphetamine to a buyer who was working with the Salina Police Department. Aguilar also admitted carrying a handgun in his waistband on other occasions when he sold drugs to undercover buyers.

The Expo began 45 years as a project of the Agriculture Committee of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. It was called the Salina Materials Handling Show, and had 44 exhibits on display on the Saline County Fairgrounds, now called the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center. With the construction of the Bicentennial Center directly across from the Expo Center, the Farm Expo expanded and is now one of the largest spring farm shows in the Midwest. It attracts approximately 10,000 persons over the three days.

The Expo is headquartered in the Bicentennial Center, with additional displays in Agricultural Hall, and Exhibition Barn, at the Saline County Livestock & Expo Center. In addition, outside exhibits are located in front of Ag Hall and on the Bicentennial Center west parking lot.

Special features of the Expo, in addition to the variety of farm equipment displays, will include seminars on growing corn, basic and advanced guidance systems, converting GRP to cropland, and a horsemanship clinic. There will also be an opportunity for individuals to have their well water tested for nitrate and chloride, and an art and craft show will be held all three days.

“This show has grown over the years to become one of the premiere early spring farm shows in the Midwest,” stated Carl Garten, Chairman of the Chamber’s Ag Division. “Companies from across the United States come to exhibit their farm machinery, equipment and supplies. Millions of dollars of equipment are on display. It is one of the finest, best run Farm Expos in the country.”

There’s no charge for admission or parking. Hours are 9AM-5PM March 23, 9AM-5PM March 24 and 9AM-4PM March 25. It is sponsored by the Agriculture Division of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.