United States cattle inventory for June 2021 from the USDA.

Summer isn’t even half over, and we’ve seen heat waves in the Pacific Northwest and Canada with temperatures that would make news in Death Valley, enormous fires that have sent smoke across North America, and lethal floods of biblical proportions in Germany and China.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many U.S. teens were more worried about the disruption to their education than the possibility of getting sick. Now, teens most frequently worry about not being able to motivate themselves to do, or focus on, schoolwork.

Colorado and United States cattle on feed report for June 2021 from the USDA.

A healthy twist on a deep-fried appetizer, these breaded and baked Mozzarella Tots are a favorite of kids and adults alike.

There is now evidence that demonstrates the existence of “exoplanets” – that is, planets orbiting stars other than our Sun.

Birthdays

July 26

• RaLai Voss
• Barret Darnell
• Margaret Frazee* In Memory
• Kashlyn Gordanier
• Deborah Gooden
• Riley Robertson

July 27

• Nadene Gaynor
• Teresa Witte
• Laura Bybee
• Troy Joy
• Krew Lane
• Dominic Hernandez

July 28

• Ally Spady
• Tom Hoffman
• Bradley Hopkins
• McKinzie Jones
• Scotty Briggs
• Robin Frazee
• Maddison Marie Ledet

Evelyn M. (Wimp) Whaley    

September 12, 1932 – July 22, 2021

A graveside memorial service for former Eads resident currently of Lamar, Evelyn M. (Wimp) Whaley. will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Pioneer Cemetery in Eads.

Per Evelyn’s request, there will be no visitation. 

George Hogan

April 26, 1941 – July 22, 2021

Long time Lakin, Kansas, resident, George Hogan, died peacefully at his home July 22, 2021. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his wife, his four children, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

George and his wife, Judy, ran a dog boarding business south of Lakin, called Toyland Kennels, for many years. George cherished the relationships he developed with his customers and missed them after his retirement. 

Bob Garver looks at "Space Jam: A New Legacy," a follow on from the original in 1996.