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Severe weather possible
experience the DK200 excitement first-hand
By Allen Twitchell
newsroom@emporiagazette.com
When it comes to the climate this time of year, Kansans need only a moment’s notice to “buckle up,” “batten down the hatches,” “bar the door” and “duck and cover.” Cliches aside, severe weather does remain a possibility in the Emporia area today and Thursday, mostly in the form of heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. “Chances for anything severe are better this evening and later tonight,” said Kris Craven, meteorologist. “Then, you could have another round (Thursday).” The hail, if it comes, Craven said, is expected to range anywhere from one-quarter inch to tennis ball-sized. Lyon County is also at risk for tornadic activity from the storm front, Craven noted. “Everything (Tuesday) night was north of you,” she said. “But, there’s still a chance for tornadoes in the forecast the next couple of days. ... A big concern is the potential for flooding from heavy rain.” Today’s forecast calls for a slight chance (20 percent) of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Otherwise it should be mostly cloudy, with a high near 79 and wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Tonight, the chance of precipitation from showers and thunderstorms jumps to 70 percent, mainly after 11 p.m. A low around 66 and 35 mph wind gusts are expected. On Thursday, more showers and thunderstorms are likely (a 60 percent chance). Otherwise, there will be mostly cloudy skies, a high near 79 and wind gusts of 30 mph are forecast. Precipitation chances remain at 60 percent Thursday night with showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 a.m. A low around 65 and wind gusts of 20 mph are expected. The chance for showers and thunderstorms continues Friday (40 percent), Friday night (50 percent) and Saturday (20 percent), with highs of 80 on Friday and near 77 on Saturday for the Dirty Kanza 200.
Victim identified The drowning victim at Coeur D’Alene Beach, Lake Melvern, has been identified by the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Melvern resident Vincent L. Rice, 37, was scuba diving and did not resurface. The drowning is being ruled as accidental.
City band Thursday The opening concert by the Emporia Municipal Band will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fremont Park, Fourth Avenue and Union Street. Selections include the “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, “Flourish for Wind Band” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Beguine for Flutes” by Eric Osterling and “The Four Hornsmen” by David Bennett. The Children’s March is “Them Basses” by G.H. Huffine and the sing-along is “In the Good Old Summer Time.”
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By Regina Murphy
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A race that involves several thousand competitors and support crew members runs on volunteer power. The volunteer roster for the Dirty Kanza 200 this Saturday is getting full, but there are still some significant holes to fill. A special all-access document has been created on the Internet so individuals can see what the needs are and when they are. Go to www.dirtykanza200.com and click on “2013 Master Volunteer List.” For greater detail, or for help in registering to volunteer, email dirtykanza@gmail.com or visit ERG, 608 Commercial St.
Before the race Staff with the Lee Beran Recreation Center will be doing some children’s activities in the 600 block of Commercial Street and could use some extra hands. Contact them at 340-6300. Emporia needs Commercial Street and its side streets to look good, as fast as possible. Volunteers have been out already pulling weeds and picking up trash block by block. “Gardens need to be picked up, trash removed, weeds pulled out of the sidewalk,” said Main Street director Casey Woods. “Right now, the side streets in the 1100 block need attention, and the 300 block south to South Avenue.” Anyone with spare time and a pair of garden gloves is encouraged to do what they can, and then a rally will be called later in the week for a final sweep. For more information, call Main Street at 340-6430.
The Emporia Gazette
As riders roll into town to take on the Dirty Kanza 200 and the excitement builds for the start of the race Saturday, there are a couple of souvenirs people can pick up. These are the DK magazine and rider trading cards that were produced by The Emporia Gazette. A 48-page glossy magazine is offered free at five downtown locations: High Gear Cyclery & Fitness Equipment, 520 Commercial St.; Studio 11/JavaCat5, 606-610 Commercial St.; Jimmy John’s, 726 Commercial St.; the Granada Theatre area, 800 block of Commercial Street; and Orange Leaf, 1114 Commercial St. The magazines are also available
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around town in special red racks wrapped in DK 200 promotional graphics. “Producing a magazine for the race has been fun and we hope it showcases the race and our community well,” said Chris Walker, Gazette editor and publisher.
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“We want to thank the sponsors who made the magazine and trading cards possible.” A digital copy of the DK 200 magazine has also been produced and can Please see DK, Page 8
12-Year-Old Cowboy Brings Home Big Checks Roping Steers By Frank J. Buchman Special to The Gazette
He’s not even a teenager, yet, but this cowboy’s one of the best paid around. Certainly, calculated on an hourly basis, Camden Hoelting’s wages come right up there with the highest paid of any profession. The 12-year-old returned to his Olpe ranch home Sunday night $5,765 richer than when he left Saturday morning. That’s highly significant in itself, but figuring it was for
just two seconds more than a minute’s work, that tabulates to about $331,620 an hour, without the slightest apparent effect on the youthful cowboy’s congenial, humble attitude. “I just got a little lucky,” Hoelting modestly evaluated his winnings at the U.S. Team Roping Championships in Hutchinson. “It took my top heelers. They were half of it,” quickly insisted the adolescent team roping header. Still a bit sleepy eyed, the Olpe Catholic School sixth-grader who slept in on his first day of
✦✦Starting line setup The starting line setup is from 4 to 5 a.m. Saturday. Four volunteers are needed, and they need to be able to move and assemble barricade sections. The riders will start lining up shortly thereafter, as the riders who intend to do the entire 200 miles leave at 6 a.m., followed by the 100-milers at 6:15 a.m. and the DK Lite riders at 6:30 a.m. ✦✦Finish line setup Please see First-Hand, Page 8
City commission starts forming goals By Jason Johnston
jason@emporiagazette.com
summer vacation, appreciatively and emphatically credited, “My dad helps me a lot.” Young Hoelting, who often partners with his dad, Eric, an accomplished heeler, had to beat that coach, idol and best friend, to bring home those checks. It wasn’t easy either, as Eric Hoelting and his header collected the second-place awards in one division right behind his son and partner. Now, before anyone gets to thinking this is a rich kid, al-
The Emporia City Commission conducted the first of two goal-setting sessions Tuesday night to outline the challenges for the commissioners and the community. “The goals are ... an actionable plan that can guide us as we move forward the next two years and set our policies for the operations of the city ... and for the growth of the community,” Mayor Rob Gilligan said. Jim Witt and Ron Leupp, managing partners for Growth Strategies, are the moderators for the
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