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Lynn Rogers looking to help farmers affected by drought in Western Kansas

3 years ago By News Staff

Lynn Rogers looking into Emergency Financial Assistance for Farmers and Communities affected by the Drought in Western Kansas The drought that is currently affecting farmers and communities in western Kansas strikes close to Treasurer Lynn Rogers’ heart, having grown up on a farm himself. As conditions continue to impact Kansans, the State Treasurer’s Office is exploring options for emergency financial assistance to those being impacted by the situation.

Busy morning for county commissioners

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

The commissioners met with sheriff Gary Knight on Tuesday, September 6th at their regular Rooks County Commission meeting. Knight informed the commissioners that he is working on a vehicle lease agreement and is setting up an account with the county clerk and treasurer for direct withdrawal. Money from his department’s equipment fund will be put into the account when necessary. He is now getting numbers together for two pickups and one car.

Damar Acadia of the West-fest a huge success

3 years ago By News Staff

The Damar Acadia of the Westfest held September 2-4 was a huge success when nearly 500 area and former Damar residents took to the streets of Damar for a Labor Day Weekend festival. It all started out with a gathering Friday night which included food, street music and the Redline Car Cruisers making their way around the town.

A PAINTED STREET MURAL depicting the 100th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus in Damar, was just one of the many highlights from the Damar Acadia of the West-fest held Labor Day Weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Michele Garvert)

Sponsor a Tiger for Oct. 6th Homecoming Issue

3 years ago By News Staff

The October 6th Sentinel will include our annual Homecoming Feature, with individual pictures of the Tiger athletes (football, volleyball and cross country), coaching staff, Cheer and Dance, sponsored by local merchants, organizations, and individuals. If you, or your group or business would like to sponsor a Homecoming student or staff person, please call the Sentinel office at 425 6354 as soon as possible.

Shirley May’s Deli now open in new location

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

For those few people who might not know it yet, Shirley May’s Deli has completed the move to its new location which is tucked in the northwest corner in the front of Webster’s Supermarket . The move to bring the business, which was started in May of 2010, into Webster’s from its original

SHIRLEY MAY’S DELI is now located in the front of Webster’s Supermarket and offers a variety of sandwiches, sliced meats and cheese, deli trays and much more.

Rooks County Courthouse getting a “facelift”

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Rooks County Courthouse will celebrate its 100th anniversary next April. So for the past few years preparations have been underway to “spruce up” and restore the impressive building made of Bedford stone with an underlay of vitrified brick and constructed by Cuthbert & Son of Topeka.

THE WORK TO THE EXTERIOR of the Rooks County Courthouse starts with a power washing of a section of the building. Jakob Stockton and Jason DePalmo are working in sections, going around the building and refreshing and repairing the building.

Rooks State Fish Lake remains in “Warning” Advisory for Blue-Green Algae

3 years ago By News Staff

For the second week in a row, Rooks County State Fishing Lake in under an active “Warning” Advisory for Blue-Green Algae.

The latest advisories were released Friday afternoon, September 9, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP).

A “Warning” status indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure. Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.

No other lakes in the immediate area are under a “Warning” or “Watch” advisory at this time.

KDOT announces approved August bids

3 years ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Aug. 17, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

New healthcare provider joins the RCH family

3 years ago By News Staff

Rooks County Health Center (RCH) welcomes a new Physician Assistant (PA) to the service provider roster. Cheyenne Armbruster- Wahrman has just recently passed her board certifications and will begin providing care at RCH on September 12.

Commodity Commission Candidates Must File by November 30

3 years ago By News Staff

Grain growers in central Kansas who plan to campaign for a seat on one of the state’s five grain commodity commissions— corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat or sunflowers— should be gathering petition signatures now to meet the November 30, 2022, filing deadline. The 2023 election will cover districts four, five, and six; or the central third of Kansas.