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Too hot: Advisory in effect

By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register

An excessive heat advisory is in effect in Allen County until Thursday evening, prompting emergency and health officials to urge residents to take precautions.

Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees through Thursday, with the heat index topping 108.

Cooler weather — a balmy 95 degrees or so — will arrive Friday. Real relief may be slow to come; temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for at least a week and could reach 100 at times.

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Crews douse fire at landfill

By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register

It’s not known what caused a fire at the Allen County Landfill on Sunday afternoon, but there’s some speculation that fireworks could be the reason.

The fire started in the middle of the landfill collection site, on top of the mountain of trash, Public Works Director Mitch Garner said.

Crews don’t know how the fire started, but Garner said he believes it’s possible a firework — perhaps something like a sky lantern that can carry a flame for several miles — may have landed on the pile.

The fire was reported at about 2:10 p.m. Temperatures at the time were in the upper 90s, creating even more challenges for fire crews who responded.

The fire appeared to be under control until about 8 p.m., but flames flared up a couple of hours later. All hot spots

Firefighting and landfill crews douse flames on top of a huge mountain of trash at the Allen County Landfill. No injuries were reported. Temperatures were in the 90s, adding to the challenges. COURTESY PHOTO were under control by 2 a.m.

Monday.

A landfill fire brings special concerns for firefighting, Garner and Jason Trego,

emergency management director, said.

Landfill crews are careful not to accept “hot” material, Garner said. For example, if

someone discards a burn barrel, landfill staff will wash it to make sure it is cool before it is added to the stack of trash.

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Kansas’ annual revenue exceeds expectations

By TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Tax receipts for state government in Kansas surpassed estimates by $438 million in the just-completed fiscal year to reach an annual total of $9.75 billion, officials said Friday.

The Kansas Department of Revenue reported the state closed out the year with 4.7% more in tax revenue that anticipated by a

team of economists and financial analysts. In the previous fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2021, Kansas took in $8.9 billion in tax revenue.

Gov. Laura Kelly, who is seeking reelection in 2022, said work to be the “most fiscally responsible and pro-business administration in Kansas history” was transforming Kansas into a hub for economic growth.

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Bursting in air…

Humboldt’s Mike Myer captured these spectacular images of the annual Humboldt Lions Club Mike Rickner Independence Day Celebration Monday at the Humboldt Municipal Golf Course. The show had been pushed back a day because of rainy weather Sunday evening.

Patriotic pedalers Andersyn and Ainsley Carr lead off the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Pedal Fest around the square on Monday as part of a July Fourth celebration. Find more photos on page A6 and online at iolaregister.com. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS

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Obituaries

51 attend LaHarpe School Alumni event

Arnold Miller

The LaHarpe School Alumni event was June 25. Fifty-one attended.

The meeting opened with William Watson, treasurer, leading the pledge to the U.S. flag.

Gary Hageman (class of 1962) and Sandy Beaman (class of 1966) gave their redition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” with all the group singing.

Sharon Utley, president, offered a prayer.

Jenni Ware catered a lovely meal.

Scholarship thank you notes were read from Sage Barney, Iola High School, and Alyson Ard, Marmaton

Arnold E. Miller, Sr., age 80, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home in Moran.

Arnold was born June 24, 1942, to Charles Wesley Miller Sr. and Dorothy M. (Franklin) Miller in Hepler.

He attended school in Humboldt, and graduated high school with the Class of 1961. After high school, Ar- Arnold Miller nold entered into the United States Army and served for a little over four years. Upon returning to Humboldt, he began his employment for the Co-op as a laborer. Arnold also worked in the oil fields for numerous years before changing career paths to driving a truck for multiple rock quarries.

Upon his retirement, he was working for Whitaker Aggregates.

On June 3, 1962, he married Loretta Perkins.

Their union was blessed with four children. They later divorced.

Arnold loved to fish and spend time with his dog, Missy. He was known for being a hard worker and earning everything that he had.

Arnold is preceded in death by his daughter, Collette Miller; parents, Charles and Dorothy Miller Sr.; brother, Charles Miller Jr.; and sister, Shirley Beeman.

Arnold is survived by sons, Arnold Miller Jr. (Beth) of Pomona, Bryan Miller (Tina) of Colony and Craig Miller (Paula) of Moran; grandchildren, Derrick Miller (Chelsey), Stacey Clark (Jared), Cheyanne Milner (Jacob), Byran Miller (Nikia Stewart) and Clayton Miller (Catherine); and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service to honor the life of Arnold will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola. Burial will follow at Moran Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in The Venue at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Wings of Warriors or A.C.A.R.F. of LaHarpe, and may be left with the funeral home at 1883 U.S. 54, Iola, KS 66749. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

John Leis John Edward Leis was born, July 17, 1942, in Wichita, the oldest son of Florian Leis and Dorothy Pauly Leis. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, June 30, 2022.

At a young age, his family moved from Sedgwick County to Woodson County when Florian purchased a large farm near Yates Center. John John Leis attended grade school in Durand and completed his education at Yates Center High School where he enjoyed playing in the band and participating in FFA. He spent most of his time helping with the farm and supporting the large family.

He continued working on the farm until moving to the oil industry. In 2007 he partnered with his son, Matt, to form Leis Oil Services. He worked hard every day and is widely known for his capabilities.

He was kindhearted and always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. John never met a stranger; he loved talking to people. He was genuinely interested in all topics and if he wasn’t face to face, would be on the phone for hours with good friends every day.

John married Peggy Jo Twadell Jan. 29, 1965, in Iola. John and Peggy made local history by celebrating their wedding with the first ever evening mass at St. John’s Catholic Church in Iola.

John was steadfast in his faith as an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He rarely missed a mass and even watched them online all over the country. He served in the Knights of Columbus including Grand Knight for the local council.

He enjoyed his large family and the community it brought with it. John loved attending family gatherings and was very interested in his family history as they settled in the Midwest. He would often be seen playing cards with his nieces and nephews. He affectionately teased them and they knew he loved all of them.

John is survived by his wife, Peggy, his children and their spouses; Stephanie (Jay Ernst), Neva (Curt Newton), John Leis (Lynne Goodwin), Heather (Assad Mirza) and Matt Leis (Chandi).

He dearly loved his 10 grandchildren: Nate and Nick Ernst; Abigail (Marshall Rutter); Kamran, Hannah and Kadin Mirza; Keaton, Korbin, Gracyn and Hudson Leis and one great-grandson, Ford Rutter. His grandchildren were the light of his life; he was very proud of all their achievements and shared in their enthusiasm of pursuits.

He leaves nine siblings: Kathleen Reichenberger, Virginia Biggs, Theresa Henkle, Cyrilla Cooper, Victor Leis, Dorothy Arlene Ling, Wendell Leis, Steven Leis and Mercedes Bienhoff. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Frances King and Jean Temming.

John’s life will be celebrated on Friday, July 8, in Yates Center at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary at 6 p.m. and visitation at 6:30. The funeral will be held Saturday, July 9, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Piqua at 10 a.m. Burial immediately following at the Yates Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please arrange to have a mass or prayers said in his honor.

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Ladd family has 101st reunion The 101st Ladd family reunion was Sunday, July 3, at Riverside Park in Iola.

Forty descendants of Leroy and Philena enjoyed a bountiful covered dish dinner. This was followed by door prizes, overseen by Alan and Christy Ladd.

Those from the Ed Ladd family were Roland and Linda Thompson, who are celebrating 65 years of marriage, Tim Thompson, Suzan and Jaden Emmons, Iola; Lonnie and Dani Thompson, Abilene, Texas; Marcia Miller and Charles Welch, Raymore, Mo.; and Marilyn and Kelvin Heck, Lawrence.

Bonnie Ladd, Lenexa, was celebrated as the oldest of all descendents present.

In addition to Bonnie, other descendants of the Ennis Ladd family were Ray and Cindy Ladd, Effingham; Alan and Christy Ladd, Atlantic, Iowa; Bruce Ladd, Shawnee; Brian and Jillian Ladd, Hannah, Henry, and Ruth, Justin and Lisa Der, Nathaniel, Elias, Levi,

Hudson, Johanna, Caleb, Esme, Elena, and Zeb, Overland Park; and David and Phyllis Loomis, Iola.

Leola Laude family was represented by Paul and Helen Stoll, Quentin and Maria Stoll, Isaac, Sierra, and Noah, Yates Center; Anna Parker, Michael and Abby, Olathe; James, Amy and Cami Jenson, Kenneth Peck, Smithville, Texas; and Naomi Goodlett, Rowlett, Texas.

Plans are to meet Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Riverside Park in Iola.

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Saichompoo, Independence; Ruth Manbeck Caudell, Beth Manbeck Prock, Colony; Wayne and Nancy Chandler, Moran; Dale Hougton, Fredonia; Terry and Julia Mauk Marvin, Edwardsville; Linda Chandler Call, vice president, Donna Dillow, Emporia; Larry and Janice Nelson Smart, Osage; Jack and Kay Croghan, Gas; Philip and Ida Manbeck Andruss, Topeka; Janette Mauk, Pittsburg; Beverly McVey Shepard, Sharon McVey Malloy, Wichita; Steve and Judy Smith, Lloyd and Sandra Northcutt, Steve and Shirley Ut-

ley, Harry and Joyce Hay Lee, Linda Henegar Sweany, secretary, LaHarpe; Jim Appling, Sharon Chandler Utley, William and Linda Watson, Mary Manbeck Clay, Patricia Ansell Heinz, Riley Beaman, Sharon Kincheloe Sigg, Kim Swearingen, Iola; Scott Murrow, Gretchen Murrow, Isabelle Murrow, Kirstyn Murrow, Charles Stokes (class of 1962), Sandra Morrison Ellis, Humboldt.

Also attending: Lawrence Sherwood, Miami, Okla.; Gary Mauk (class of 1962) and John Pachero, Jacksonville, Fla.

Carlyle news Carlyle Presbyterian Church

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday was titled “Ready for Tomorrow.” What does “Ready for Tomorrow” mean to you – is it a question or a statement, asked Pastor Traw. Matthew 5:1-13 records Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” where Christ shares eight sayings — each with a special blessing to those who live a morally righteous life. You can watch the church service via its Facebook page at 10 a.m. Sundays.

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Pastor Steve leads a Bible Study, Tuesdays, 3 p.m. on the Book of Ezekiel; however, this Tuesday there will be no Bible Study due to maintenance on the Fellowship Hall. Bible study to resume on July 12.

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Valley. Kirstyn Murrow of Humboldt High School was there to share her goals, telling about her classes at Pittsburg State University this fall. The students each received a $500 scholarship from LaHarpe alumni and friends.

After the business meeting, time was spent visiting. The LaHarpe museum was a favorite place to look at the past LaHarpe school and town.

Those present from Kansas were: Gary and Artheia Hageman, Manhattan; Bruce and Debra

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Brothers charged with insurance fraud JAC K S O N V I L L E , FLA. — A Miami, Kansas man and his brother were charged Monday, June 27, in federal court with fraudulently billing insurance companies more than $1.4 billion, and in the process bankrupting a dozen rural hospitals, including Oswego Community Hospital.

Jorge Perez was the mastermind behind the plot to take over failing rural hospitals in Missouri, Kansas and other states and use them as fronts for the insurance fraud scheme. The men claimed charges for laboratory testing services that were conducted offsite, according to a story by Dan Margolies of KCUR News.

A 2017 audit by Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway found that over a 10-month period Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville received more than $90 million in insurance payments for lab work conducted at other hospitals.

A follow-up audit by Galloway found that between July 2017 and April 2018, the hospital paid more than $20 million to Perez’s Hospital Partners and its affiliates for their lab billing

services.

The vast majority of the billings were for patients who had not been treated at the hospital.

Instead, the hospital acted as a shell company for other labs by submitting bills for their services and funneling the insurance payments through the hospital.

“That’s the danger of the rural hospital space: You’ve got regular citizens trying to contribute to the community, and they can get taken advantage of just because of the sophistication of people like Jorge Perez,” said Joe Benar, an attorney who represented Putnam County Memorial Hospital’s board of trustees in litigation over the case.

According to Margolies’ reporting, of the 12 hospitals that Perez and his brother, Ricardo, either owned or coowned, all have filed for bankruptcy and eight have closed, leaving many small towns without their only hospital and hundreds of employees without jobs.

The Ricardo brothers were charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud following a 24-day trial in Jacksonville.

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR15-style gun that killed at least six people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday.

A spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force told a news conference that the suspected shooter, who was arrested late Monday, used a high-powered rifle “similar to an AR-15” to spray bullets from atop a commercial building into a crowd that had gathered for the parade in Highland Park, a close-knit community on the shores of Lake Michigan that has long drawn the rich and sometimes famous.

More than 30 people were wounded in the attack, which task force spokesman Christopher Covelli said the shooter planned for several weeks.

Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive for the attack or found any indication

Jason Trego, Allen County emergency management director, talks to county commissioners. or evening, and to take extra precautions if you work outside.

Also, do not leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles.

When overheated, move to a cooler place, loosen clothing and cool off with a wet cloth or cool bath.

Seek medical care if you are throwing up, symptoms get worse or symptoms last longer

that he targeted anyone by race, religion or other protected status, Covelli said.

Authorities have not filed criminal charges.

Earlier in the day, FBI agents peeked into trash cans and under picnic blankets as they searched for more evidence at the site where the assailant opened fire. The shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of revelers fled in terror.

A day later, baby strollers, lawn chairs and other items left behind by panicked parade goers remained inside a wide police perimeter. Outside the police tape, some residents drove up to collect blankets and chairs they abandoned.

David Shapiro, 47, said the spray of gunfire quickly turned the parade into “chaos.”

“People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you,” he said Tuesday as he retrieved a stroller and lawn chairs.

The shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades

NASA: Contact lost with spacecraft

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WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA said Tuesday it has lost contact with a $32.7 million spacecraft headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit, but agency engineers are hopeful they can fix the problem.

After one successful communication and a second partial one on Monday, the space agency said it could no longer communicate with the spacecraft called Capstone. Engineers are trying to find the cause of the communications drop-off and are optimistic they can fix it, NASA spokesperson Sarah Frazier said Tuesday.

The spacecraft, which launched from New Zealand on June 28, had spent nearly a week in Earth orbit and had been successfully kick-started on its way to the moon, when contact was lost, Frazier said.

THE CDC offers a list of signs of heat exhaustion: • Heavy sweating • Cold, pale, and clammy skin • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle cramps • Tiredness or weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Fainting (passing out) SIGNS of heat stroke include: • Body temperature of 103 degrees or higher.

• Hot, red, dry, or damp skin • Fast, strong pulse • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Confusion • Losing consciousness (passing out)

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Police: Gunman fired more than 70 rounds at July 4 parade

Heat: Watch for dangers only slightly, dropping to the 70s. A small chance of evening thunderstorms are possible this week, with greater chances late next week.

The area has battled temperatures mostly in the 90s for about three weeks, with brief periods of relief through slightly lower temperatures and thunderstorms.

The county’s 911 center has fielded several calls for heat exhaustion, director Chelsie Angleton said on Tuesday.

She encourages residents to wear light, loose-fitting clothing.

Attempt to keep cool, especially if you work outside. If you must be outside and find yourself getting hot, cool off with wet towels, or seek relief in a pool, pond or lake.

The National Weather Service also recommends rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities to early morning

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have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.

“It definitely hits a lot harder when it’s not only your hometown but it’s also right in front of you,” resident Ron Tuazon said as he and a friend returned to the parade route Monday evening to retrieve chairs, blankets and a child’s bike that his family abandoned when the shooting began.

“It’s commonplace now,” Tuazon said. “We don’t blink any more.

Until laws change, it’s going to be more of the same.”

A police officer pulled over Robert E. Crimo III north of the shooting scene several hours after police released his photo and warned that he was likely armed and dangerous, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said.

Authorities initially said Crimo, whose father once ran for mayor

of Highland Park, was 22, but an FBI bulletin and Crimo’s social media said he was 21.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered American flags be flown at half-staff through Saturday as a “mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of gun violence perpetrated on our Independence Day.” The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day.

Among them was Nicolas Toledo, who was visiting his family in Illinois from Mexico. He was shot and died at the scene, his granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told the Chicago Sun-Times. Also killed was Jacki Sundheim, a lifelong congregant and “beloved” staff member at nearby North Shore Congregation Israel, which announced her death on its website.

Police have not released details about the victims, but Toledo’s granddaughter told the

Financial Focus

Strengthen Your ‘Three-Legged Stool’ for Retirement

For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employer-sponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.” But today, that stool is shakier than it used to be. What can you do to strengthen it?

To begin with, all three legs of the stool are facing challenges. Let’s consider them: • Employer pensions – A generation ago, workers employed in many companies could count on a set monthly pension income to help them through their retirement years. Today, pensions – also known as defined benefit plans – are mostly found in public sector employment, as most privatesector employers have replaced their pensions with 401(k) and similar plans. These plans can be quite effective at helping build resources for retirement, but they do place most of the responsibility for saving on the employee.

• Social Security – Social Security has come under financial pressure because the workers-toretirees ratio has declined significantly, according to the Social Security Administration’s 2021 Board of Trustees Report. A number of proposals have been brought forward on how to improve the long-term financial security of the Social Security system.

• Personal savings and investments – In terms of building savings and investments for retirement, the picture is somewhat mixed. The national savings rate has increased in recent years, but more than half of American workers still say their retirement savings are not where they should be, according to a 2021 survey from Bankrate, a personal finance website. And the same survey found that just over half of investors with a 401(k) or IRA have taken early withdrawals – that is, they withdrew money before they retired.

Furthermore, we may be waiting too long even to begin saving/investing for retirement. A survey from Age Wave and Edward Jones found that respondents began saving for retirement at an average age of 38, but the majority said they should have started saving a decade earlier.

You have options for improving some parts of your own three-legged stool. For example, no matter what happens to Social Security, you can still decide when to start taking payments. You can begin collecting benefits as early as 62, but your monthly checks will be larger if you wait until your “full” retirement age, which will likely be between 66 and 67. You can even delay taking benefits until they “max out” at age 70.

As for a pension, you can’t control what’s available to you through your employer, but you can create your own retirement income stream by contributing as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan and by increasing your contributions whenever your salary goes up.

And you can also contribute to an IRA or other investment vehicle to further boost your retirement funds. Try to leave these accounts intact until you need them for retirement. This will be easier if you’ve built an emergency fund, with the money kept in a liquid, lowrisk account, to pay for unexpected costs, such as those resulting from a major car or home repair.

The three-legged stool may not be as universal as it once was – but you can still construct a sturdy structure to support your retirement needs in the future.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Numerous firefighting agencies responded to Sunday’s landfill fire. At top left, crews set up a drop tank where tanker trucks could deliver a constant supply of water. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLEN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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The collected trash contains highly combustible material, such as various types of plastics. Burning that material could release dangerous gasses.

An even bigger threat lies under the pile. As the trash decomposes, it releases methane gas. When methane burns, it releases carbon dioxide and water, and creates a great deal of heat.

“That’s why we tried to get it out quickly,” Garner said. “If that methane gas caught on fire, it would burn forever.”

In response, fire fighting crews were determined to drown and smother the fire. They poured water on top, then pushed off the burned trash and covered it with dirt.

“There’s so much fuel out there, the only way to beat it was just drown it,” Trego said.

Fire crews set up a “drop tank,” essential-

Public Works Director Mitch Garner helps direct firefighting efforts at the landfill. ly a large pool where tankers could dump water. Firefighting crews could quickly pull water from the pool and a nearby pond.

Crews did not seem to suffer ill effects from the burning trash. Garner said there were reports of coughing and congestion, but no one required medical treatment.

The hot temperature also raised concerns for the safety of fire-

fighters. Trego supplied water and ice, and EMS crews offered their vehicles for air-conditioned breaks.

At one point, a thunderstorm moved into the area. It brought lighting and heavy rain for a brief time.

Numerous agencies responded.

In addition to Garner, the landfill supervisor and other employees were on hand.

Fire crews came from

LaHarpe, Moran, Iola and the Allen County rural volunteer fire departments. Other agencies included the sheriff ’s department, EMS and emergency management.

“I would like to thank all the agencies that helped us put it out on a 100-degree day, and I would like to thank my employees who really worked hard this holiday weekend,” Garner said.

Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents K R A M AT O R S K , Ukraine (AP) — A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in the neighboring province Tuesday, prompting the governor to urge a mass evacuation of residents.

Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that getting the 350,000 people remaining in Donetsk province out is necessary to save lives and to enable the Ukrainian army to better defend towns from the Russian advance.

“The destiny of the whole country will be decided by the Donetsk region,” Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko told reporters in Kramatrosk, the province’s administrative center and home to the Ukrainian military’s regional headquarters.

“Once there are less people, we will be able to concentrate more on our enemy and perform our main tasks” Kyrylenko said.

The governor’s call for residents to leave appeared to represent one of the biggest suggested evacuations of the war.

According to the U.N. refugee agency, more than 7.1 million Ukrainians are estimated to be displaced within Ukraine, and more than 4.8 million refugees left the country since Russia’s invasion

started on Feb. 24 The governor said that because they house critical infrastructure such as water filtration plants, Russia’s main targets are now Kramatorsk and a city 16 kilometers 10 miles) to the north, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

Kyrylenko described the shelling as “very chaotic” without “a specific target ... only to destroy civilian infrastructure and residential areas.”

Sloviansk also came under sustained bombardment Tuesday. Mayor Vadim Lyakh said on Facebook that “massive shelling” pummeled Sloviansk, which had a population of about 107,000 before Russian invaded Ukraine more than four months ago. The mayor, who urged residents hours earlier to evacuate, advised them to take cover in shelters.

At least one person was killed and another seven wounded Tuesday, Lyakh said. He said the city’s central market and several districts came under attack, adding that authorities were assessing the extent of the damage.

The barrage targeting Sloviansk indicated that Russian forces were positioned to advance farther into Ukraine’s Donbas region, a mostly Russian-speaking industrial area where the country’s most experienced soldiers are concentrated.

Sloviansk has previously taken rocket and artillery fire during Russia’s war in Ukraine, but the bombardment picked up in recent days after Moscow took the last major city in neighboring Luhansk province, Lyakh said.

“It’s important to evacuate as many people as possible,” he warned Tuesday morning, adding that shelling damaged 40 houses on Monday.

The Ukrainian military withdrew its troops Sunday from the city of Lysychansk to keep them from being surrounded.

Russia’s defense minister and Putin said the city’s

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subsequent capture put Moscow in control of all of Luhansk, one of two provinces that make up the Donbas.

The office of Ukraine’s president said the Ukrainian military was still defending a small part of Luhansk and trying to buy time to establish fortified positions nearby.

The question now is whether Russia can muster enough strength to complete its seizure of the Donbas by taking Donetsk province, too. Putin acknowledged Monday that Russian troops who fought in Luhansk need to “take some rest and beef up their combat capability.”

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Wichita Police Department has promoted an officer who killed an unarmed man in a “swatting” incident.

The Wichita Eagle reported Sunday that Justin Rapp was promoted to detective on June 25. Interim Chief Lem Moore said Rapp qualified for promotion based on written and oral examinations. He added that the killing didn’t disqualify Rapp for promotion since he wasn’t disciplined.

Rapp shot 28-yearold Andrew Finch in December 2017 while responding to a fake call of a hostage situation at Finch’s address. Rapp initially told detectives that

he thought Finch had a gun but testified later that he didn’t see a weapon and shot him based on his hand motions.

Prosecutors declined to file charges against Rapp. City officials said the department followed procedures that night and Rapp was forced to make a split-second decision after the fake call led him to believe Finch had taken hostages and had killed at least one person.

Finch’s death drew national attention to “swatting,” a form of retaliation in which someone reports a false emergency to get authorities, particularly a SWAT team, to descend on an address.

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Kansas received $918 million in sales, income, cigarette, liquor, oil and gas tax revenue. That surpassed the monthly projection by $20.2 million or 2.2%.

“In June, we brought in more money than was estimated — re-enforcing that our state’s economy is continuing its forward momentum,” Kelly said.

The state deposited $148 million in corporate income tax revenue in June, which amounted to $48 million or nearly 50% more than the monthly estimate and 33% more than the state received in June 2021.

“The higher-than-expected corporate estimated payments send a strong signal that corporations anticipate greater profits in 2022,” said Mark Burghart, secretary of the state Department of Revenue.

In June, the state’s individual income tax revenue of $364 million was $40 million or 9.9% below the projection. The Kelly administration said a onetime refund in June — the taxpayer wasn’t identified — shaped the bottom line.

If the state hadn’t

issued that income tax repayment check last month, Kansas individual income tax receipts in June would have topped the estimate by 6.7%.

In May, the Kansas Supreme Court resolved a complex legal battle in favor of businessman Gene Bicknell, a former Kansan who moved to Florida.

In 2005 and 2006, Kansas officials claimed Bicknell was a Kansas resident when he sold a company that at one point held a large number of Pizza Hut franchises. Bicknell was compelled to pay income tax to Kansas on the sale, despite filing a legal challenge.

The state Supreme Court determined Bicknell was a Florida resident for tax purposes and due a refund from Kansas. One estimate placed the amount owned Bicknell at more than $60 million.

The June report released by the revenue department said retail sales tax receipts for the state reached $303 million. That was $6.6 million or 2.2% higher than anticipated in June. That represented an increase of 10.6% over the total in June 2021.

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Keep Kansas abortion laws on the books Kansas voters will soon decide the fate of the state’s current abortion law.

As is, Kansas laws allow for a woman to receive an abortion in cases of rape or incest, if a pregnancy endangers a mother’s life and if a pregnancy is fewer than 22 weeks of a typical 40-week term.

The laws generally “protect a woman’s right to decide whether to continue a pregnancy,” members of the Kansas Supreme Court ruled in 2019.

The “Value them Both” campaign against abortion robs individuals of such rights.

If successful, the Aug. 2 measure will nullify the court’s ruling and give state legislators — who have a supermajority of Republicans in both the Senate and House — the responsibility to draft new abortion laws.

These are the very lawmakers who have continued to prevent the expansion of Medicaid, denying more than 150,000 low-income Kansans access to health insurance. These are the lawmakers who refused to grant Gov. Kelly’s proposal to eliminate a food sales tax beginning July 1, instead opting to wait until 2023, when they expect Derek Schmidt to take the helm, and credit.

These are the lawmakers who overrode Gov. Kelly’s veto to allow 18-to-20-yearolds to carry concealed, loaded weapons in public without a permit.

Because of this hypocritical track record — no holds barred when it comes to lethal weapons and yet punitive social welfare measures — it gives us no peace knowing these same legislators would be calling the shots for what should be an individual or couple’s personal decision.

Just this last session, Rep. Trevor Jacobs, R-Fort Scott, proposed a ban on all abortions along with a level one felony.

UNLESS a majority of Kansans participate in the Aug. 2 referendum, the writing is on the wall. Kansas will fall in line with its ultra-conservative counterparts, not only denying women say-so over their bodies, but also endanger-

ing their health.

Early voting begins July 13.

Turnout for a primary election is typically low — and concentrated. This is when the party faithful decide who makes the final cut.

For Kansas, that means two times as many Republicans than Democrats will be at the polls to decide between Schmidt or Arlyn Briggs as the gubernatorial nominee, as well as other races.

It’s critical that those who claim no party allegiance are aware they can vote on the abortion measure. In fact, it’s our only chance as citizens to weigh in on the measure.

The race for governor is also a referendum on abortion.

Considering the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision that eliminates a constitutional right to an abortion, Gov. Kelly said she opposes any measure that “interferes with individual freedoms.”

“A woman’s reproductive health care decisions should be between her and her physician,” Kelly said.

Schmidt, the presumed Republican nominee, praised the decision and endorsed the Aug. 2 referendum to rewrite Kansas abortion laws.

The high court’s ill-fated decision means our country is becoming even further divided with a patchwork of states emerging where pregnant women are either guaranteed care or threatened with punishment.

WE BELIEVE Kansas law does a good job protecting both mother and child and does not need to be amended.

We also believe abortion generally affects men as much as women and that men have a role in the discussion for what it would mean if the avenue for safe and legal abortions is blocked.

A vote against “Value Them Both,” ensures Kansans will retain the right to make such decisions without outside interference.

Mark your calendar. The Aug. 2 election will determine the rights of Kansans for generations to come.

— Susan Lynn

Letter to the editor Dear editor,

The reason we had the Roe v. Wade court case in 1973 was because the law determined a woman was not the owner of her body, the man she married was.

She sued for the right to have an abortion after having three children and her doctor would not give her an abortion. She won.

I am deeply disappointed in the fact that Roe vs. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

What message was the Supreme Court sending to women? Did they make exceptions in the case of rape or incest? No.

I fear for the women who will be forced to use a back door abortionist and yes, it will happen.

But this is what I do not understand — why is the man not held equally accountable for the pregnant woman’s plight? If a man wants to ensure a woman does not get pregnant he can use a condom or have a vasectomy and presto, no babies. In many cases, this procedure can be reversed.

What rights for women will be trampled upon next?

Education, driving, how we dress?

— Alzina Kress, Iola, Kan.

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Claims of election fraud gathering steam Across the country, politicians with more ambition than integrity are trying to explode Americans’ trust in our elections.

Taken individually, many of these attacks seem harmless, even amusing. Collectively, however, they constitute a concerted effort to undermine the trust that is necessary to the survival of any form of democracy.

We will no longer have a republic built for the people, by the people, if the people have no trust in the system by which we choose those to represent us in government.

Consider the case, for example, of two Republican candidates running for a county council seat in Greenville County, South Carolina. The losing candidate, Joe Dill, cried fraud, and he asked county Republican officials to overturn the primary election results and name him the winner.

And they did.

So then Joey Russo, the real winner, appealed to state Republican officials to overturn the decision of the county Republican officials.

And they did.

Then Dill called the state Republicans’ decision illegitimate and promised further action, unless his victory was restored, or a new election was held.

Or take the gubernatorial primary in Nevada, where a losing Republican candidate for governor also made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud. He demanded a statewide recount.

He finished 11 percentage points behind the winning candidate. The recount confirmed his loss. Unfazed, the loser continues to yell fraud and threaten lawsuits.

Julie Doll

It’s not surprising that claiming voter fraud is the go-to reaction of losers because it’s been adopted by so many Republican leaders and former President Donald Trump.

THIS POLITICAL strategy puts us on dangerous ground.

In some circles, it’s now considered unAmerican and disloyal to abide by the decisions of voters. Trump’s supporters are urged to smear, threaten and bully election workers, and at the same time destroy Americans’ trust in their elections.

Attempts to overturn elections and sow distrust in Nevada, South Carolina and elsewhere are fueled by the lies and antics of Trump, but the campaign has grown far larger than one election or one man.

More than a year’s worth of court cases, audits and investigations show plainly and clearly that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. The election was fair. Trump lost.

So how has this obviously dishonest campaign survived and spread?

There are lots of theories.

Mine is simple: People believe what they want to believe. Emphasis on want.

If the last few years have proved anything, it’s that lots of Americans will skirt, ignore or flout rules and laws they don’t like.

Like wearing masks.

Or paying taxes.

Or complying with basic traffic laws.

Or following rules barring pets from restaurants, stores and other public places.

Or accepting rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court when they disagree with the justices.

Or accepting the results of elections.

Or believing facts they wish weren’t true.

Instead, they complain about their rights, their freedoms, their victimhood and persecution.

It’s not only some Republicans who deny the truth and legitimacy of things they don’t like. Some Democrats do it too, as evidenced by 22 years of whining about the 2000 election.

A more recent example are tirades from liberals who proclaim that the Supreme Court is corrupt because they don’t like rulings from the conservative majority.

It should be said, however, clearly and without doubt, no one has been more intent — or more effective — at spreading lies and encouraging mistrust of our nation’s institutions than Trump.

Now that July 4 is past, the literal fireworks are pretty much done. It’s time to extinguish the political fireworks as well. It’s time for Americans of all political stripes to put the welfare of the nation and its future before the ambitions of politicians who want to blow up the Constitution in a reckless act of self-promotion.

About the author: A Kansas native, Julie Doll is a former newspaper journalist who now lives in Tucson, Arizona.

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Olathe, Spring Hill annexation pact silences ‘will of voters’ in future

By TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Attorneys representing the city of Olathe argued the Kansas Supreme Court’s derailment of an annexation pact between Spring Hill and Olathe could jeopardize similar alliances among municipalities guiding development throughout Kansas.

On the contrary, said lawyers for the city of Spring Hill, the type of open-ended annexation truce adopted in 2006 by the neighboring cities in Johnson County shouldn’t be construed to unfairly bind elected officials of those cities.

The Spring Hill argument was that voters shouldn’t be perpetually disenfranchised by policy decisions of city council members who served more than 15 years ago.

Justices of the state Supreme Court sided with Spring Hill, which had moved in 2021 to abandon the annexation agreement.

The justices said fundamentals of democracy and the laws of Kansas forbid an elected governing body from using its legislative power to constrain policy options of subsequent city councils.

“To hold otherwise would invite elected governing bodies to make their policies permanent, defeating the ability of future voters to set their own courses, leading to archaic legislation, stagnation and an inability to respond to changed circumstances,” said Justice Eric Rosen, who wrote the opinion.

Rosen said if Olathe were to prevail in the case, “the effect is to silence the will of voters in the future.”

In the opinion issued July 1, the state Supreme Court affirmed a previous ruling by a Johnson County District Court judge to dismiss Olathe’s lawsuit seeking to enforce the annexation agreement with Spring Hill. The justices also agreed with the district court that Olathe wasn’t entitled to financial relief because Spring Hill unilaterally ended the agreement.

In 2006, Spring Hill and Olathe entered a written agreement establishing artificial boundaries for annexing unincorporated land adjacent to the two cities. Olathe wouldn’t annex south of the boundary line, while Spring Hill wouldn’t venture north of that

line. The common objective was to avoid annexation or zoning disputes and duplication of city planning work while providing property owners a sense of evolving development activity.

Spring Hill notified Olathe in March 2021 of intent to annex land north of the boundary for a development with Carvana, a car seller that has been accused of improperly transferring titles on vehicles sold and of misusing out-of-state temporary registration permits.

Olathe filed a petition in district court to stop Spring Hill from annexing land north of the line. Olathe’s lawyers argued breaking the city-to-city agreement would promote uncertainty for landowners and city planners as well as open the county up to chaotic land grabs by municipalities.

The June 2021 ruling in district court in favor of Spring Hill led its city council to immediately move ahead with annexation of land for the commercial project.

Olathe appealed the district court ruling to the Kansas Court of Appeals, but the case was transferred in September to the state Supreme Court.

Anthony Rupp, a Foulston Siefkin firm attorney representing Olathe, argued before the Supreme Court in May that state law enabled cities to contract with each other for government services, activities and undertakings.

He said that commonly involved consideration of locations for road, water and sewer infrastructure, but also included agreements on future growth areas of the cities.

Justice Caleb Stegall said he was concerned about setting a precedent in which a city council could establish a policy position and essentially forbid the next city council from adopting a different perspective on the issue.

“If it does, doesn’t that undermine principles of democratic rule?” Stegall said.

Rupp said a Supreme Court decision allowing Spring Hill to annex land outside the agreed-upon boundary would essentially declare “to cities that every interlocal agreement is at risk.” Such a position would be inconsistent with intent of the Kansas Legislature, he said.

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Dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned NEW YORK (AP) — The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.

The Gorgosaurus skeleton will highlight Sotheby's natural history auction on July 28, the auction house said.

The Gorgosaurus was an apex carnivore that lived in what is now the western United States and Canada during the late Cretaceous Period.

It predated its relative the Tyrannosaurus rex by 10 million years.

The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.

It measures nearly 10 feet (3 meters) tall and 22 (6.7 meters) feet long.

All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, the auction house said.

"In my career, I have had the privilege of handling and selling many exceptional and unique objects, but few have the capacity to inspire wonder and capture imaginations quite like this unbelievable Gorgosaurus skeleton," Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's global head of science and popular culture, said.

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Jarrett Herrmann hit a school-record-tying .544 for Iola High’s Mustang baseball team in 2022. pionship game.

Cowley’s World Series trip delayed their recruitment briefly, he noted.

The school had reached out to him a few days after Iola had played Neodesha, where a former Cowley player coached.

“I sent them my schedule, but then they got busy with the World Series,” Herrmann said, to the point that Iola’s season at the state

tournament ended before Cowley’s.

Undeterred, the Cowley coaches invited Herrmann to the Arkansas City campus for a workout a few days after their season ended.

“They let me visit the place and gave me an offer,” he said.

While Cowley’s coaches envision Herrmann as an infielder, he’s willing to play anywhere.

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EVEN AS a multi-sport star at Iola, Herrmann found himself most at home on the diamond.

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Iola High baseball standout makes college decision In just two years, Jarrett Herrmann has etched his name among some of the alltime greats to come through the Iola High School baseball program.

Now, entering his senior year at IHS, Herrmann has announced he will play collegiately at Cowley County Community College.

“Obviously, they’re a powerhouse in the juco ranks,” Herrmann said. “It was a tough decision, but I went with my gut. I like the coaches. They’re good people, and they have a heck of a good facility.”

Tack on Cowley’s ability to move players on to four-year schools or even professional baseball, and it’s easy to see the school’s appeal, Herrmann noted.

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“They can put me at second, third, short, wherever, or I can go to the outfield,” he chuckled.

Regardless, Herrmann’s pitching days will likely end once his time at IHS concludes.

He saw time as Iola’s no. 3 pitcher during the 2022 season, even throwing a three-inning no-hitter against Prairie View, and earning the save during the Class 4A regional championship victory over Rock Creek. That win secured Iola’s first state tournament bid since 2018.

“I don’t necessarily like pitching,” he admitted. “I just kind of filled in when we needed the numbers.”

Wimbledon’s all-white clothing bothers some, delights others

By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Before being interviewed on Centre Court about his return to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, Nick Kyrgios traded in his all-white grass-court shoes for a redand-white pair of basketball sneakers, and swapped out his white hat for a red one.

Big deal? Not to Kyrgios.

Not to many, probably. Still, sure seemed to be to a reporter who peppered him with questions about it afterward.

That’s because the All England Club has a rather strict policy about all-white attire

while players are on match courts during the tournament — which is clearly a nod to the earliest days of tennis, and some athletes think might have been better suited to the 1880s than the 2020s.

“I mean, I always want to wear all black, obviously,” Kyrgios, a 27-year-old Australian who faces Cristian Garin of Chile on Wednesday, responded when asked about the dress code during a pre-tournament news conference he attended in a black hoodie and matching cap.

“It would be cool to allow, like, a black headband or black sweatband. I think it would look cool,” Kyrgios

said. “Obviously Wimbledon doesn’t really care what looks cool.”

Neither Kyrgios, nor anyone else, expects a change to the rules anytime soon. And there certainly are those who appreciate it as part of what they consider the charm of the oldest Grand Slam event in tennis.

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Kids celebrate blueberry month Clara Wicoff Extension Agent for Nutrition, Food and Health

Did you know that July was blueberry month? I just finished my last session of kids’ cooking classes for the summer, and the whole wheat blueberry muffins were a fan favorite with the youth who participated. In addition to being delicious, blueberries are a source of vitamin C which is good for your brain and heart.

They are also high in vitamin K, which helps your blood clot. Additionally, blueberries contain fiber which helps you feel full longer.

Blueberries are available in a variety of forms, including fresh, canned, dried, and frozen. If you are purchasing fresh blueberries, look for ones that are dry, firm, and plump.

Avoid purchasing packages with moldy blueberries. If you purchase fresh blueberries, they should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within one to two

Youth make blueberry muffins at the “Kids Cooking Camp” hosted by the Southwind Extension District this summer. COURTESY PHOTO weeks. Frozen blueberries should be consumed within eight months to a year for best quality.

According to the K-State Research and Extension “Buying Guide for Kansas-Grown Fruits and Vegetables,” blueberries are harvested in Kansas in July and early August (which matches perfectly with July being blueberry month).

Keeping this in mind, blueberries purchased during this time can be preserved several ways to increase their shelf life. Like with any other food, the key to preserving blueberries safely is to use reliable and tested recipes and resourc-

es. One such resource is the National Center for Home Food Preservation. You can visit their website at nchfp.uga. edu to learn more about safely canning, drying, and freezing blueberries. If you are canning blueberries, remember that it is recommended to get your dial pressure gauge tested every year!

You can get your dial pressure gauge tested for free at any of our four Southwind District office locations.

For more information, please contact Clara Wicoff, Nutrition, Food and Health Extension Agent, at clarawicoff@ksu.edu or by calling 620-365-2242.

4-H beef: Is it worth buying?

It is about that time of year that 4-Hers have worked hard for — fair time. While fair time can be stressful, it is also a very rewarding time. From livestock animals to photography projects and everything in between, 4-Hers dedicate many hours of hard work to their projects and the fair is their place to showcase it to the entire community. The Allen County Fair runs from July 27 to July 31.

One of the most rewarding events for livestock 4-Hers is the livestock premium sale on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Most premium sales provide 4-Hers with a higher than market value price courtesy of local businesses and other sponsors within the community.

As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, buying local beef was very popular due to shortages of meat caused by illnesses in the packing plants.

So why should you buy beef from a local 4-Her? First off, you are supporting our local youth in their projects and helping them fund their animals for the next fair.

Secondly, while it is a larger up-front expense, it is cheaper, in the long run, to buy an entire calf from a 4-Her. While any beef is good beef in my opinion, buying an entire animal or even half a beef allows you to get it cut how you want.

According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and South

Hunter Nickell Southwind Extension Livestock Production Agent

Dakota State University Extension, a 1,300 lb. steer will yield 62-64% carcass weight which is about 806 lbs., which is then further processed down to 521 lbs. of takehome meat.

Within that 521 lbs., you have ground beef, stew meat, chuck roasts, round roasts, a multitude of steaks, etc. There are many different ways to cut your beef, but on average from this 1,300 lb. steer, you will get about 196 lbs. of ground beef/ stew meat, and about 325 lbs. of roasts and steaks.

If you don’t like all the types of roasts, you can grind them for ground beef instead.

To purchase this animal from a local 4-Her, you would pay anywhere from $1.40 to $1.75 per pound, or more depending on the market.

For this example, I have based the current live weight price from the USDA at $1.40 per pound.

On a 1,300 lb. animal, this is $1,820 plus your butcher and processing cost. While many meat lockers vary in price, a ballpark processing cost would be $75 to butcher and $0.70 per pound on your carcass weight. So, $0.70 x 806 lbs. = $564.20.

Carly Dreher competes in the senior showman beef competition Saturday at the 2021 Allen County Fair.

For this 4-H steer, you have now spent $2,459.20 to have premium beef for a great cause.

While most folks would not buy over 500 lbs. of beef from a retail business at one time, a comparable amount of meat would cost more up front than a local 4-H steer. As we all know with current rising prices, all these numbers are based on current market value as of June 28, 2022 and 2022 grocery prices as of this writing.

To have a comparable amount of meat, one would have as follows: 196 lbs. of ground beef/ stew meat and 325 lbs. of various roasts and steaks. These numbers can and will vary depending if the consumer likes all the types of roasts and steaks. Based on an average price per pound of roast/steak of $6.94, the consumer would have $2,255.50 wrapped up in the approximately 325 lbs. of steaks/roast alone. For the consumer to buy approximately 196 lbs. of ground beef/stew meat at an average price per pound of $5.93, the total cost would be $1,162.28.

In total, to buy a comparable amount of meat from a 1,300 lb. steer from a retail case you would spend in excess of $3,417.78.

While most consumers can’t handle buying an entire beef due to freezer space, it is always a great option to consider.

Purchasing a 4-H steer from your county fair supports local youth and could potentially save you $900$1,000. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email at nickell99@ ksu.edu or by phone at 620-365-2242. *All pricing subject to change and is based on June 28, 2022 market value.

Raveyn Kegler celebrates after winning grand champion dairy goat in her division at the 2021 Allen County Fair. FILE PHOTO

The county fair is coming The Allen County Fair is an exciting time for 4-H and FFA members and the surrounding community.

It is an opportunity to showcase the handiwork they have made and show the animals they have worked with for months leading up to the fair season.

Through their various projects with these youth programs, the members have “learned by doing.”

They have learned how to work with others, learned to make decisions, and take responsibility to complete their projects. At the county fair, their projects are judged on their quality of workmanship, ingenuity, and skills learned throughout the project.

While competition is an important part of the fair, the real experience for these youth members lies in competing to better their own skills. It is exciting to win ribbons and trophies, but sometimes the lessons learned by those who don’t win are the most valuable. Not only

Barbara Stockebrand Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

are important things learned about their projects, they learn more about themselves. Growth takes place by learning from mistakes. Being a good sport when you don’t quite make the mark you would have liked, is often one of the best life lessons that can be learned.

Sometimes we forget that the county fair is not just for the youth. Most of our county fairs offer an open class division with divisions similar to those offered for 4-H and FFA — open to all ages. Some county fairs allow open class entries from adjacent counties. This is a great way for adults to show off their talents and directly participate in the county fair.

One of the takeaways for county fair

spectators is a better sense of the talent and creativity of those around you. I’m always amazed with the originality and intricate work our youth and adults bring to the area fairs.

The county fair brings locals together for a celebration of their community and offers something for everyone. It is a unique experience that can really bring out the best in communities.

The Southwind Extension District fairs will be taking place this month.

Bourbon County begins the circuit in Fort Scott on July 16 and runs through July 23.

Woodson County’s fair in Yates Center also starts July 16 and continues through July 20. The Neosho County fair in Erie takes place July 21-July 25.

The Allen County fair in Iola is slated for July 28-July 31.

For individual county events and rules, check out the county fair books online at www.southwind.ksuedu.

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Family: Former NFL star had CTE

he said.

got older, it was what I wanted to do, and that’s when I started to work on my craft.”

On top of playing during regular summer league games in Iola and Moran, Herrmann also signed on to traveling ball teams, first the Iola Mustangs squad, then the Big Train, an all-star team of Iola and Humboldt players.

Then, once he hit high school, Herrmann began venturing out on his own, to camps in Kansas City and beyond. That’s where he’s honing his craft once again this summer, playing against some of the best high-schoolers from across the country.

He has two more tournaments slated for this month, including the season-ending competition in Georgia.

But his work won’t end when the season does. Herrmann spends hours at home, working daily on improving his swing.

“We have a batting cage set up in the basement,” Herrmann said.

He estimates he hits 100 balls a day in the cage.

I’d say my biggest tools are my arm and my speed,” he said. “I play my game around my speed. I’m not swinging for the fences with every pitch, but I try to hit the ball hard.

“I’d say I need to get a little bit smoother fielding wise, but I’ll work at everything. I just always want to keep working.”

That dedication translated to almost immediate success with the Mustangs, even af-

Above, Iola High’s Jarrett Herrmann played third base and batted leadoff for the Mustangs’ 2022 Class 4A state-qualifying baseball team. Below, Herrmann celebrates after hitting a key triple in the regional playoffs. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

ter his freshman year was wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Herrmann pushed himself into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2021, hitting .306 and tying for the team lead with two home runs.

His exploits hit high

gear as a junior, where Herrmann batted .544, tying with teammate Brandon McKarnin to set a new IHS record.

Herrmann, batting in the leadoff spot, had 31 hits, including a teamhigh six triples and two home runs. He stole 13 bases and was a key cog in Iola’s state tourna-

ment squad.

“It was a heck of an experience,” Herrmann said. “Obviously, it didn’t turn out how we liked.”

The Mustangs (16-5) were eliminated in the state quarterfinals by Ottawa. “But we’re gonna be back and make a better run next year,”

IT’S NO surprise Iola has developed a reputation as one of the signature baseball programs of southeast Kansas, Herrmann said.

He credits the aforementioned traveling ball teams, usually almost always spearheaded by parents volunteering their time as coaches to dedicate multiple weekends to travel to tournaments in Kansas City, Wichita or other parts of the state.

“I don’t know how many games they play,” he said, ‘but by the time they get to high school, they’re way ahead of everyone else in the league.”

Herrmann doesn’t have any specific goals for himself in 2023, perhaps aside from another bet against teammate Brandon McKarnin as to whom will hit more home runs. (Herrmann hit the only two last season). McKarnin, whose .544 batting average was identical to Herrmann’s school record, is dealing with a postseason shoulder injury but is expected to be ready for next spring.

“We have a friendly competition,” Herrmann said. “It sucks he got hurt.”

BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL star Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday.

Boston University CTE Center researchers diagnosed the fourtime Pro Bowl wide receiver with stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy following a brain study through the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Thomas’ family released the findings of the study.

“Once I became aware of CTE and began to familiarize myself with the symptoms, I noticed that Demaryius was isolating himself and I saw other changes in him,” Katina Smith, Demaryius’ mother, said in a statement.

“He was just so young, and it was horrible to see him struggle.

His father and I hope all families learn the risks of playing football. We don’t want other parents to have to lose their children like we did.”

Stage 2 CTE is associated with “progressive behavior, cognitive and mood abnormalities.” Family members say Thomas developed depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trouble with his memory in the years before his death. Stage 4 is the most severe stage of CTE and is usually associated with dementia.

HERRMANN’S excellence doesn’t end on the diamond. He’s also a member of the National Honor Society and appears consistently on IHS honor roll listings.

The son of Josh and Julie Herrmann, Jarrett is undecided on what he’ll study at Cowley.

Wimbledon: All-white attire rankles some, delights others Continued from B1

Wimbledon is the tradition and that is what makes it so special, and having the all-white attire is one of the small traditions that I really embrace. It looks crisp, especially against the grass court,” said Alison Riske-Amritraj, who reached the third round as the 28th seed. “You don’t have to do it at any other tournament during the year.

It’s very professional. I would wear white for every match, everywhere, so I’m probably biased when it comes to that.”

The first of the All England Club’s 10-point list of clothing guidelines states: “Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white and this applies from the point at

which the player enters the court surround.” The second stipulation: “White does not include off white or cream.”

There are more details, too, such as that a color trim “around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeves is acceptable but must be no wider” than 1 centimeter (less than half an inch), that “Caps (including the underbill), headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks must be completely white except for” that same size allowance for trim, and this: “Shoes must be almost entirely white. Soles and laces must be completely white. Large manufacturers’ logos are not encouraged.”

That’s absolutely fine with some of the “competitors.”

Tommy Paul, who was

seeded 30th and got to the fourth round, said that the Royal Palm Tennis Club in Pinecrest, Florida — where the head pro is Eric Hechtman, who has coached Serena Williams and Venus Williams — requires all white when he trains there.

“I don’t mind it at all. It’s kind of cool,” Paul said. “If I see guys doing it at home during practice, then I have no problem doing it for Wimbledon.”

One player in this year’s tournament said she always worries about getting her white outfit dirty while eating. Some say they were annoyed at needing to find new clothes to be able to play at Wimbledon. Others were excited about it.

“It’s very elegant. I really hope they keep this tradition forever, because it’s something different. You don’t always need to see colors on people’s clothes,” said Mihaela Buzarnescu, a Romanian who lost to French Open runner-up Coco Gauff last week.

“Every year, I think, ‘Oh, white again. Let’s go!’”

Over the years, players have been chastised for violating the letter or spirit of the written rules.

In 2013, for example, none other than now-eight-time champion Roger Federer showed up with neon orange soles on his shoes for his firstround match, which he won — then was, um, reminded of Wimbledon’s rules by the club, so he switched to white

soles before his second-round match, which he lost, his earliest Grand Slam exit in a decade.

In 2007, Tatiana Golovin played at Wimbledon with red underwear beneath her white dress, leading to this opening exchange at a news conference: Reporter: “Can I ask you about your knickers?”

Golovin: “Excuse me?”

“Could it be maybe a little bit more up to date? Of course. We are in 2022,” said Jessica Pegula, who was seeded No. 8 this year and made it to the fourth round at the All England Club for the first time. “Then again, it’s two weeks out of the calendar where you have to do it. It’s part of what makes Wimbledon, Wimbledon.”

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“The bite also caused massive nerve and vascular damage,” TMH said in a post. “The injuries to Addison’s leg are so extensive that they will require amputation above the right knee.”

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Kansas City’s July 4 fireworks fizzle HOUSTON (AP) — After falling behind early on, Houston chipped away at Kansas City’s lead before one mighty swing by Yordan Alvarez completed the Astros’ biggest comeback win of the season.

Alvarez homered with two outs in the ninth inning, and Houston beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Monday for its seventh straight victory.

“Nobody in the dugout gives up throughout the game ... even if we’re losing like that,” Alvarez said through a translator.

Led by Kyle Tucker and Alvarez, AL West-leading Houston erased a five-run deficit on the way to its 15th victory in its last 18 games. Tucker sparked the Astros’ three-run eighth with a two-run single, and Alvarez hit a drive to left-center against Scott Barlow (22) for his 24th homer.

“I just tried to get focused, see a pitch up in the zone, but that pitch came back to the middle of the plate and I was able to hit it,” Alvarez said.

Ryne Stanek (1-0) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.

The Astros also won in their last at-bat on Sunday, using Jeremy Peña’s tiebreaking tworun homer with two out in the ninth to post a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

It’s the first time the Astros have had consecutive last at-bat wins on home runs since Mark Loretta and Carlos Lee on June 28-29, 2007, against Colorado.

Andrew Benintendi had three hits and two RBIs for Kansas City, which had won three of four. MJ Melendez hit two solo homers.

“It’s one of the tougher ones of the season. ...

You like the chances of us being able to finish that off,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said.

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on Jake Odorizzi for five runs in three innings in his return from injury. Hunter Dozier and Benintendi each hit a two-run single, and Melendez connected in the third.

The Astros trailed 6-3 in the eighth when Wyatt Mills walked Peña with no outs before Amir Garrett took over.

The left-hander then issued back-to-back walks to Alvarez and Alex Bregman to load the bases.

Tucker followed with a liner to center. Yuli Gurriel then greeted Taylor Clarke with a tying RBI single. But Clarke retired the next three batters to limit the damage.

Kansas City wasted a solid performance by Jonathan Heasley, who allowed one earned run and three hits in six innings. Heasley was hit hard in his previ-

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2 s; Milo Franklin, 2 t, HR; Maddux Franklin, s, t; Austin Campbell, s; Konner Morrison, s; Bryson Yocham, s; Damien Pratt, s; Greyson Skahan, s, t. Hits for CNB: Max Ebberts, 2 s; Logan Reed, 2 s; Daegan Rodriguez, 2 s; Elijah Irby, 2 s; Joel Stockebrand, 2 s; James Newland, s; Marcus Whitcomb, s.

Junior Pixie League State Farm Terry Sparks 14, SEK Multi-County Health Department 4: Hits for State Farm: Kalyah Perry, 3 s; Tess Harper, 3 s; Elizabeth Michael, 2 s; Maylee Bain, 2 s; Maysyn Bain, 3 s; Riley McGinnis, 2 s; Tatum

Shjaw, 2 s; Clara Belinski, s; Jayde Flory, s; Kai Griffeth, 2 s. Hits for SEK: Kloey Slater, 2 s; Timberlyn Chapman, 2 s; Olivia Appling, 3 s; Loralei Bonnett, 3 s; Scarlett Murry, 2 s; Ellie Klassen, 2 s; Kodi Barnett, 2 s; Zaylee Blazek-Huddleston, s.

Community National Bank 10, Sigg Tire & Repair 2. Hits for CNB: Olivia Weber, 2 s; Emersyn Higginbotham, 2 s; Aubrie Mullins, 2 s; Nevaeh Hill, 2 s, HR; Addison Coke, 2 s; Faith Mentzer, 3 s; Leah Kern, 2 s; Rey Ator, d; Jolee Westervelt, s. Hits for Sigg Tire: Wren Schultz, s; Sophia Simpson, s; Harper Robb, s; Finley Mueller, 2 s; Sharlene Simpson, s; Aubrey Buck, s; Evalin Sigg, s.

ous start, tagged for a career-high seven runs and nine hits in a loss to Texas.

Odorizzi set season highs by allowing nine hits and five earned runs in four innings. He had been sidelined by left leg

injury.

“Just one of those days, everything wasn’t crisp when it came down to execution,” Odorizzi said. “Really, the only pitch I had confidence in — and that wasn’t a ton — was my fastball.”

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Blue Jays coach’s daughter, 17, dies RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The 17-yearold daughter of Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski died in a boating accident in Virginia over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

Julia Budzinski was one of two girls who fell off a tube being pulled behind a boat on the James River in Richmond on Saturday, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources spokesperson Paige Pearson said.

As the boat operator returned to get the girls out of the water, the boat hit a wave, causing it to be pushed on top of Budzinski and striking her with the propeller, Pearson said.

The boat driver and the operator of another passing boat jumped into the water to try to rescue Budzinski, who was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Pearson said no foul play is suspected and alcohol was not a factor. “It was a terrible accident,” she said.

As news of the accident spread, a vigil was held Sunday night at Glen Allen High School, where Budzinski was a rising senior and played soccer

and other sports.

“It was a very happy, fun last day on Earth for her,” her mother, Monica Budzinski, said at the vigil. “She was happy, laughing, having a good time and that’s the way I’m going to remember her.”

Mark Budzinski left the Blue Jays in the third inning of the second game of the team’s doubleheader against the Rays on Saturday after learning of his daughter’s death.

The Blue Jays later issued a statement saying he would take some time away from the team to grieve with his family.

There was a moment of silence for Julia Budzinski before Sunday’s series finale.

“My heart breaks for Bud,” Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo said after the game. “There’s good men and great men. He’s a great man.

He’s a special kind of person. His family is great. The only thing I can share about what happened is that he left a note for the team.

He did this while going through a tragedy, and that tells you everything about him.”

Van Aert wins Tour stage and extends lead CALAIS, France (AP) — Belgian rider Wout van Aert won the hilly fourth stage of the Tour de France and extended his overall lead after attacking strongly on the day’s final climb on Tuesday.

The Belgian rider kept the leader’s yellow jersey for the Jumbo–Visma team after taking it for the first time on Saturday. He also extended his lead in the green jersey contest for best sprinter.

Van Aert shook up the peloton when he surged ahead up the last of the five climbs — a 900-meter ascent up Cote du Cap BlancNez at a gradient of 7.5 % — about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the end.

He said he felt an early attack was the best way to avoid a mass sprint at the line.

“I didn’t want to take the risk of losing

anymore. It was quite obvious that we were trying something with the team,” he said. “I went full gas to see what would happen. I went all out.”

The 27-year-old Van Aert is considered one of the best multiskilled riders in the world and is a former three-time cyclo-cross world champion and a one-day classics specialist.

The Jumbo-Visma rider flapped his hands like a bird’s wings as he sat up on his bike. He crossed the line eight seconds clear of countryman Jasper Philipsen of the Alpecin–Fenix team, with Jumbo-Visma teammate Christophe Laporte taking third place in a sprint finish.

“This jersey gives wings. It was definitely a tough climb but this stage was very likely going to end up in bunch sprint,” Van

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Aert said. “It was difficult to finish alone, but thanks to the work of my teammates, I did it.

It was up to me to finish it off.”

Van Aert picked up a 10-second time bonus and is now 25 seconds ahead of Yves Lampaert in the overall standings and 32 seconds clear of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar.

Pogacar’s rival Primoz Roglic, the 2020 Tour runner-up and Van Aert’s teammate, stayed seventh overall and remained nine seconds behind Pogacar, with both

finishing in the main pack.

After a travel day, riders tackled a sunny 106.3-mile route from the coastal city of Dunkirk to Calais, where riders could see the English coastline when they arrived into the much-used port location. Van Aert completed it in 4 hours, 1 minute, 36 seconds.

Danish rider Magnus Cort, who thrilled crowds with his breakaway rides during three intense days in Denmark, was again in the early breakaway — this time alongside Anthony Perez.

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