ROYAL STARS
By GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 8:15 a.m. EDT today (5:15 a.m.
A step back in time
Fall seems terribly slow in arriving this year, but when it does, it becomes my favorite time of the year. The weather FINALLY cools, the Kansas State Fair is held, fall farm crops are harvested and fall mountain man retreats and rendezvous begin. A couple years ago, we attended the annual fall mountain man get-together known as a Prairie Rendezvous at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, near Canton, KS.
Western Kansas writer publishes ‘Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains’
Courtesy of 34 Star Publishing With major advancements in plant breeding, wheat farmers have more variety options than ever before – and more to come, says author and publisher Layton Ehmke, who recently published his eighth book on the topic. Since taking over the publishing company in 2015 from its founder Steve Watson, Ehmke continues the tradition of compiling the latest data on all the new and upcoming wheat varieties for the bread basket of the nation.
Candlelight vigil remembers those who have passed
It has been a Dodge City tradition for five years now to provide an opportunity for locals to honor the passing of loved ones at a candlelight vigil at Wright Park. Elaine Hernandez, event organizer, invited guest speakers Richard Falcon with Compass Mental Health, Jimmy Jones with New Chance, Jamie Huse, Tamantha Freeman and Jennifer Thompson to speak at the vigil, as well as loved ones who wanted to share their stories.
POPLOG
Richard B. Meadows, 37, failure to appear. Victor Rocha-Estupian, 42, 2 counts probation violation. Angel R. Marquez-Castelli, 29, DUI. Tommy J. Perez, Jr., 61, 3 counts probation violation; failure to appear. Oscar G. Rivera, 27, probation violation. Brian Guzman Garcia, 23, operate a motor vehicle without a license. Katherine Vandenburgh, 40, possession of marijuana; possession of paraphernalia. Michael S. Moyer, 40, disorderly conduct; aggravated assault; criminal threat again LEO. Jason R. Young, 36, failure to appear; interference with LEO; counterfeiting currency. Manuel Teletor Gutierrez, 24, DUI; improper driving on laned roadway; possession of controlled substance. Ruben Lira-Reyes, 20, possession of marijuana; possession of paraphernalia; minor in possession of alcohol; ignition interlock device. Timothy L. Steininger, 37, probation violation.
Club News
The Community Service Committee of the Dodge City Area Women’s Chamber, Inc., is accepting requests from non-profit organizations for the distribution of funds raised through their rodeo concession efforts.
Ham Bell’s Pioneer Picnic
Sonya Hughes Treasurer/Board Member Ford County Historical Society, Inc. Hamilton Bell was a man of many interests and pursuits.
Back to Cool!
Thank you to our readers for submitting back-to-school pictures of happy and smiling children! Scan the QR code for instant access to our Back To School photo album on www.dodgeglobe. com, and be sure to check back frequently for more submissions! .
DCCC: Volleyball drops conference showdown at Garden City
Mike Smith DCCC Sports Information Director Dodge City volleyball team was on the road yet again early in the season as they had their first road tilt in conference play facing off with Garden City and while the Conquistadors put forth a solid effort ultimately the Conqs dropped the match in four sets. Conqs would fall 3-1 (26-24, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22) to Garden City which moves the Conqs to 6-3 on the season and still in search of their first conference win of the season as they are 0-2 in KJCCC action.