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Did You Know: Coupons September is National Coupon Month. The first coupon was issued in 1887 when Asa Candler used paper tickets to give away free glasses of Coca-Cola. In 1909, C.W. Post used one-cent coupons to market his newest cereal, Grape Nuts. By 1965, fifty percent of Americans used coupons. Almost 80 percent of Americans report using coupons each year. Almost 75 percent of coupons only require a purchase to buy one item. The rest require a purchase of two or more items. Over one quarter of consumers used more coupons in 2012 than they did in 2011. The top two reasons consumers give for not using coupons is that there are no coupons for the products they want to buy and their coupons expire before they can use them. Marketers overwhelmingly use free-standing inserts, most often found in newspapers, to distribute their coupons, with over 90 percent of coupons printed in this medium.
By the Numbers: Tornadoes - The tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, in May will cost insurers approximately $3 billion in claims to cover personal, commercial, and industrial property losses. - In 2012 in the U.S., there were 939 recorded tornadoes, resulting in 70 deaths. - The United States averages about 1,100 tornadoes each year, leading the world in tornado activity. Canada is second with about 100 per year. - About 95 percent of all tornadoes in the United States are below EF3 intensity. Only about 0.1 percent reach EF5 status. - Texas leads the nation in tornado sightings, with an average of 126 per year. Kansas comes in second with an average of 96 annual tornadoes. Alaska, Rhode Island, Hawaii, and Vermont average less than one tornado a year. Source: NOAA
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Safe Hiking with Your Dog Taking to the trails is a great summertime activity, and there is no reason not to bring along your four-legged friend. You should be aware of some basic precautions to keep your dog safe. These tips will make your hike safe and enjoyable. - If you are taking your dog off-leash, be sure that he is allowed to roam free in your hiking area. Be aware that even the most obedient dog might chase a newly discovered critter. Only let your dog free if he follows your commands reliably. - To train your dog not to follow other dogs on the trail, offer him a treat each time he stays by you as you pass other hikers and their pets. - Make sure that your dog has your current address and phone information on a tag attached to his collar or harness. - If you are going into a wooded area, do not use an extending leash. You could end up spending more time untangling your dog’s leash than actually hiking. - Bring enough water for both you and your animal companion. Your dog should not drink from puddles, ponds, or streams, as they could contain harmful parasites or toxins. - Finally, although it may be tempting not to, be sure to scoop up after your pet. This is respectful to both native wildlife and other hikers.
Hemo-what? Low Iron the Cause for Fewer Blood Donations Iron - it’s in your blood. In your hemoglobin, to be exact. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to your body tissues and gives blood its red color. And not having enough hemoglobin can mean that you can’t donate blood. Fortunately, low hemoglobin, or iron-deficiency, is most often temporary. It is developed when too little iron is absorbed from food to replace iron lost from the body due to heavy menstrual flow, gastrointestinal disease, or surgery. It can also be caused by eating or drinking the wrong combination of foods, beverages, or minerals - for example, the calcium in milk and other dairy products can block iron absorption, so it’s better to drink a glass of orange juice with that hamburger, and have your milk a few hours later. So when you plan to donate at your next area blood drive make sure you have plenty of iron in your system. Eating foods high in iron, like meat, fish, poultry, green leafy vegetables, peas, beans, and whole grain bread, will help you maintain a healthy level of iron. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 605-342-8525 in Rapid City or go online to www.unitedbloodservices.org.
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This Month in History August 29 - 1533 - Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro executed Atahuallpa, the last free reigning emperor of the Inca Empire, marking the end of 300 years of Inca civilization. 1839 - Africans on the slave ship “Amistad” seized control of the ship, eventually landing in New York. 1885 - The world’s first motorcycle, made by Gottlieb Daimler, was patented. 1949 - At a remote test site at Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan, the USSR successfully detonated its first atomic bomb. 1958 - Pop star Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. 1966 - The Beatles played their final tour date at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. 1991 - The Supreme Soviet, the parliament of the USSR, suspended all activities of the Communist Party, seizing its property and bringing to an end the institution that ruled the Soviet Union for nearly 75 years. 2005 - Hurricane Katrina made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane. August 30 - 30 BC - Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, committed suicide following the defeat of her forces against Octavian, the future first emperor of Rome. 1893 - Frances Folsom Cleveland, wife of President Grover Cleveland, was the first presidential wife to have a baby at the White House.
This Month in History August 30 - 1967 - Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. 1983 - U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Guion S. Bluford became the first African American to travel into space when the space shuttle Challenger lifted off on its third mission. 1993 - “The Late Show with David Letterman” premiered on CBS. August 31 - 1870 - Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori was born in Noordwijk, Holland. 1886 - The first major earthquake in the recorded history of the eastern U.S. occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, killing about 100 people. 1964 - Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash near Newton, Iowa.
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$1,000 FEATURED CRIMES: BURGLARY Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a burglary that occurred at 409 W. 2nd St. (old Casa Del Ray) during the early morning hours on 8-23. Unknown suspect(s) entered the construction area and stole (2) nail guns, a saw zall, a Dewalt drill, a Dewalt air compressor, (2) heavy duty extension cords, (2) boxes of nails, (2) boxes of staples and a 100 ft. air hose. If you have information that can solve these or any other crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at 6860400 or the High School Crime Stoppers at 682-4185. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.
NARCOTICS Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving narcotic crimes in Gillette. The Gillette Narcotics Investigation Team is requesting information relating to any drug related activity in Gillette.
Prevention Tips: •Make your home look occupied. •Even if for a short time, lock all doors, windows, garages, etc. •Don’t let mail, papers, etc. build up. •Arrange for lawn to be mowed while away. •Never leave keys in “secret” hiding places, burglars know where to look. •Install a burglar alarm system.
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