From KAKE News:
Although the City Water Superintendent says the water is safe to drink, residents of Howard say it smells and tastes bad.
When residents flush toilets, the water returning to the tank has a brownish tint to it. The water is even leaving an odor on clothes after being washed.
Local businesses are also affected. Many say the foul water is spoiling the taste of fountain drinks. (more…)
Source: Prairie Star:
ELK COUNTY RESULTS:
There were no surprises in the outcome of Elk County’s election on Tuesday night, with all county candidates running unopposed.
Those elected include: Elizabeth M. Hendricks of Howard, Democrat, county commissioner, Dist. 2; K.R. “Ken” Liebau, Grenola, Republican, county commissioner, Dist. 3; Donna K. Kaminska, Longton, Republican, Elk County Clerk; Deanna L. Jones, Longton, Republican, Elk County Treasurer; Neva L. Walter, Howard, Republican, Elk County Register of Deeds; Marla Foster Ware, Moline, Elk County Clerk; Doug Hanks, Howard, Elk County Sheriff.
Also winning in Elk County: David A. Ricke, Rose Hill, Republican for district judge on the Republican ticket, Dist. 13, Div. 3; Charles M. “Chuck” Hart, Andover, Republican for district judge, Dist. 14, Div. 2; and Kristin Hutchison, Howard, Republican, district magistrate judge, Dist. 1, Pos. 1.
Numerous township positions also were on the ballot.
For president, Elk Countians followed the Kansas trend of supporting John McCain and Sarah Palin with 1,035 votes to only 359 for Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
Rep. Todd Tiahrt and Sen. Pat Roberts easily won re-election and had heavy support in Elk County, as did State Sen. Derek Schmidt.
State Rep. Jeff King of Independence easily carried Elk County by a vote of 1,146 to 219 for his opponent, Sandra Frisco. King won the election district-wide.
The new officers will be sworn in on Jan. 10.
A total of 1,111 voters went to the polls on Tuesday with another 336 casting advance ballots.
Posted on the Elk County Forum:
Several months ago patrons of Elk County saw the need for an organization to try to revitalize the economy of the area and try to keep our young people interested in Elk County. The idea was to bring the communities together as one, through better communication without losing their individual identities.
Out of this interest came Elk Konnected and out of Elk Konnected came several action committees, one being the Communication Action Team. The goal of this group is that Elk Konnected communities and organizations will better communicate with each other. The hope is that all events and activities will be better attended, more friendships kindled, and an overwhelming sense of pride will be initiated in Elk County.
Our suggestions are to use more aggressively the tools we now have in place. The Prairie Star published by Taylor News (www.taylornews.org) and the Elk County Forum (www.cascity.com/howard) hosted by Teresa Heilevang.
All area libraries have computer labs and some have wireless capabilities for those who do not have high speed access.
We have also been assured by Southern Kansas Telephone Company that their cell towers will be up and running in a year to 18 month so everyone in Elk Konnected will have acces to high speed internet.
We realize that not everyone has a computer or takes a paper to keep up on the happenings of Elk County so you may have to communicate the old-fashioned way by actually talking to someone. Whatever way to choose is no the important theing, the important thing is to communicate.
A positive change in the way you read your local newspaper is being announced today by the Taylor Newspaper Family, owners of the Flint Hills Express.
Starting next Wednesday, Sept. 3, the newspaper will be called “Prairie Star” and it will add several new features, according to Rudy Taylor, publisher.
“I think everyone knows that for many years we have published two newspapers from our Sedan office,” Taylor said. “With our new name, we are combining the news from Chautauqua and Elk counties which will result in a larger newspaper with a lot more to read. It also will double the circulation for our advertisers, and that will be a big benefit to them.”
Deadlines and production procedures will remain the same as those currently followed by the newspaper staff. Printing will continue to be done late Tuesday nights.
The telephone number, email address and website address will remain the same.
“I am fully confident that this change will be accepted by our friends in Elk County,” said Taylor.
This from Flint Hills Express:
By Ben Allen
Effective July 1, Chautauqua and Elk County Extension Offices joined forces to become the Rolling Prairie Extension District. Prior to that date, work had begun on combining different areas of the 4-H programs of both counties. One of those areas was the shooting sports program.
This past March, Shane Signor, Brad Monday, Dave Kelly, Jason Black and Vicki Kelly all attended a three day training to become certified instructors. Instructions can now be given in shotgun, archery, pistol and rifle. Donations of money and equipment have been received and organizational and safety meetings are being held.
The Rolling Prairie Shooting Sports would like to invite interested youth to come and enjoy the program.
They would also like to thank the many donors who have helped get the program up and running: Howard State Bank, Bank of Sedan, Bank of Moline, Bank of Cedar Vale, Kimarjo’s, Caney Valley Electric, Short Stop in Cedar Vale, Diamond Bar D Ranch, Cedar Vale Lions Club, and H&H Hunting.
If you would like to support the Shooting Sports Program or have interested youth ages 7-19, call 725-5890 or 374-2174 for more information.
On our forum, we all have been discussing what to do with the old Howard Grade School Building. I have set up a poll to give you ..the people.. a chance to vote and continue to voice and discuss your opinions.
I have set this poll up so that you have only 1 vote.. BUT…..you have the option of changing your vote until the ending date – which will be Monday August 4th.
At this time.. I will give the results of this poll and all the ideas, and relevant suggestions to the members of the Howard City Council.
Please feel free to continue to voice your opinions whatever they may be on this subject. PLEASE keep this thread on topic.