t
With one of the worst wheat- "It's the same as done, said
growing seasons in recent his- Farmers' Coop employee Run
tory just past, so is the 2006 Maris this week. He said that one
or two farmers were still hauling
wheat harvest here.
CitesDates
To Remember
William Thomas Cobb, 73, Here are a number ofupcom-
died June 19, 2006, at Menno- ing dates which farmers and
nite Manor in Hutchinson. ranchers in Comanche County
He was born Oct. 24, 1932 need to keep in mind.
in Greensburg, the only child of FSA program deadlines
Vernie William and Myrtle June 30 - to make intention to
Douglass Cobb. re-enroll or extend CRP expiring
He graduated from Greens- 2008-2010
burg High School in 1950 and Sept.30 - to sign a Direct and
from Southwestern College of Cyclical Program (DCP) contract
Winfield. He taught and coached and pay a late fee for 2006 crops.
in WaKeeney and Osborne, and Aug. 1 - DCP farm reconsti-
has lived in the Greensburgarea tution request deadline.
since 1962. He served two years Acreage Certification
in the United States Army. Deadlines
He was a 50 year member of. Spring Seeded Crops - Aug.
the Grand Lodge AF & AM of1
Kansas, Kiowa Lodgo #293 of CRP - Aug. 1
Greensburg, a 50year member of NAP-Aug. 1 or 15 days prior
the Scottish Rite of Free Ma- to the onset of harvest or graz-
sonry, the American Quarter ing for all other crops.
Horse Association, and the First COC Election
Christian Church of Greensburg. LAA 2 (Coldwater are
He married Doris Wierenga is up for nominations)
at the First Christian Church of Aug. 1 - final date for nomi-
Greensburg June 17, 1957. She nations
survives. Nov. 3 - ballots mailed to vot-
Other survivors inclade: one ers
son, Steven Cobb and wife,Dec. 4 - final date toreturn
LaVonda of Greensburg; oneballots
daughter, Carolyn Keller and NAP Application
husband, Steve of Monte Vista, Closing Dates
Colo.; and three grandchil&en, Sept. 1 - Wheat pasture graz-
Wylie and Travis Keller and ing
Shayla Cobb. Dec. 1 - All grasses, alfalfa
Funeral was Thursday, JuneMar. 15- Coarse grains
22, 2006, at the First Christian Noninsured Disaster Assis-
Church of Greensburg with Rev. tance Program (NAP) Eligible
Keith Dellenbach presiding, producers must apply for cover-
Burial followed at Fairview.Cem- age and pay the applicable ser-
etery at Greensburg. vice fees by the application clos-
Memorials are suggested toing date.
the First Christian Church or a NAP Notice of Loss must be
charitable choice of the donor,
both in care of Fleener Funeral filed within 15 calendar days af-
ter the date the disaster condi-
Home, PO Box 763, Greens-
tion occurred or damage to the
burg, KS 67054-0763.
crop becomes apparent.
&
The Heritage Center
Present
6 p.m. Saturday, July 8
Doors Open at 5 p.m.
at the
Heritage Center
on US 180 east of Medicine Lodge
Adults $10
Children 12 and under $5
Children 5 and under Free
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in a few loads of wheat early this
week, but the majority of the cut-
ting in the county was com-
pleted.
Marls said that there were "no
really good yields this year." He
said the drought bad even taken
its toll on the irrigated wheat in
the county, where winter kill and
bugs had also hurt the 2006 win-
ter wheat yields.
A total of about 466,000 bush-
els was all the wheat taken in at
the Co-op in Coldwater this year,
with an additional 141,000 taken
in at the elevator in Wilmore.
More than half that total came
in a five day period two weeks
ago, June 5-9. During that five-
day period, 260,000 bushels were
hauled in to the local elevator.
The "biggie" as far as taking in
grain in Coidwater was on June
6 when about 64,000 bushels
were dumped at the elevator.
That 64,000 bushels would
amount to less than half of a
good day's take in a normal year.
Big day for taking in wheat at
the Wilmore elevator was June
8. That day about 19,000 bush-
els of the 2006 wheat was
dumped. Just like at the Coldwat-
er facility, more than half came
in a string of five days June
5-9. During that time, 77,000
bushels of wheat were unloaded
in Wilmore.
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Starts with
Daryl & Jean Schiff,885-3608
All Proceeds go to the Wilmore Opry
and the Heritage Museum
Gives Parents Tips on
Helping Child with
Drug/A lcohol Problems
Alcohol and other drugs are
in every community, but, as a
parent, you can help your child
steer clear of the dangers.
Every child is at risk. If your
child uses alcohol or other drugs,
it does not mean you are a bad
parent. It means your child may
need your help.
Some children are more at risk
than others. For example, a
young person might start using
alcohol or other drugs if he or
she has little parental supervi-
sion or guidance; has untreated
emotional or behavioral prob-
lems, i.e hyperactivity, depres-
sion, or anxiety; has family mem-
bers or friends who use alcohol
or other drugs; or has low grades
and poor school performance.
For young people, alcohol and
other drugs are dangerous - and
illegal. Even one-time use is dan-
gerous!
How can you help? Get in-'
volved in your child's life. Start
early. Ask your child what she/
he would like to be when they
grow up. Begin to identify their
urfique talents and praise them
at every opportunity as they
pursue positive goals and activi-
ties. Share your values with your
child, and teach him/her how to
make good cho ices. Be respon-
sible with your own use of alco-
hol or medication.
Show that you care by know-
ing where your child is at all
times. Have him/her check in
with you regularly. Get to know
your child's friends and their
parents,
Show an interest in your
child's daily life by listening to
his/her opinions and concerns.
Make specific rules and make it
very clear to your child that us-
ing alcohol or other drugs is not
acceptable. Have specific con-
sequences for b~eaking the rules
- and stick to them. Be consis-
tent!
Know what to do if you think
your child is using alcohol or
other drugs. Talk about it right
away. Stay calm so you can ex-
press your thoughts clearly. Lis-
ten carefully to your child'.s re-
sponses. (If be/she is under the
influence, wait to talk or until he/
she is sober.) Remind your child
of your rules about alcohol or
other drug use. Follow through
on the consequences you set for
breaking those rules.
Seek advice. For example, you
could contact a health-care pro-
vider, school counselor, sub-
stance abuse counselor, or your
community mental health center.
There are also community and/
or national hotlines available.
Tel!your child that you are act-
ing to help, not punish him/her.
Here are some behavioral
warning signs: .
Depression
Extreme mood swings
Confusion, anxiety or para-
noia (extreme fear or mistrust)
Aggressiveness, reckless-
ness or poor judgment
Talkativeness, excitability
or euphoria (feeling unusually
happy)
Not wanting to introduce
new friends to you
Acting withdrawn or secre-
tive
Drop in grades or school
attendance
Change is part of growing up.
Changing friends, appearanc~
and interests is to be expected.
But every parent should con-
sider the possibility of alcohol
and other drug use. These
changes may also be signs of
other problems. Seek profes-
sional help if you have any con-
cerns. Take immediate steps to
help.
Iroquois Center has several
materials about alcohol and drug
use. Please feel free to call on us
at 620-723-2272 or toll free, 1-
888-877-0376 if we can help you.
Resource" Alcohol and other
drugs: Tips for Concerned Par-
ents, Channing Bete Company,
Inc One Community Place,
South Deerfield, MA, 01373.
blic Hearing on
ousin
ance
ram
The Ford County Housing
Authority of SouthWest Kansas
Area Agency on Aging
(SWKAAA).provides rental as-
sistance for very low income
families throughout its 28 county
service area.
This program allows families
to live in affordable quality hous-
582-2217
in Coldwater
ing that they normally could not
afford because of income limita-
tions. To comply with Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)
regulations the Ford .County
Housing Authority has updated
its Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program Annual Plan.
This plan covers the distribu-
tion of housing funds in accor-
dance with the state Kansas's
Consolidated Plan and is avail-
able for public view during regu-
lar office hours Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m noon and
1 - 5 p.m. at SouthWest Kansas
Area Agency on Aging. 240 Satl
Jose Dr Dodge City KS 67801.
A public hearing will take
place on the Ford County Hous-
ing Authority Annual Plan, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July
5, at the SouthWest Kansas
Area on Aging Agency Office,
St. Mary's Campus Hennesy Hall
2nd Floor, 240 San Jose Dr
Dodge City, KS 67801. Any com-
ments may be submitted ver-
bally, written or phoned in at that
time. "
For more information call
SWKAAA's Housing Depart-
merit, 1 -800-742-9531 at Dodge
City.
