Vicious spring snowstorm slaps western third of state
The Associated Press
High winds continued to whip heavy, wet snow yesterday in western Kansas, keeping scores of roads and highways closed and impeding utility crews' efforts to restore electricity to thousands of customers.
The spring snowstorm, which prompted Gov. Mike Hayden to declare a state of emergency, began easing up late yesterday afternoon. The National Weather Service canceled its blizzard warning for the western third of the state but kept a weather advisory in effect because of the blowing and drifting.
Northwesterly winds continued blowing at 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to around 45 mph. Forecasters said strong winds were expected to subside gradually during the night.
Snow drifts of 5 to 7 feet were reported. The Kansas Highway Patrol said most roads west of U.S. 283, including Interstate 70 from Hays to
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Many stranded travelers sought temporary shelter in schools, churches, armories and other public buildings. Because of lack of accommodations in the Hays area, the highway patrol closed 170 west of Salina.
the Colorado border, were shut down by the storm
Black said the snow had let up, but winds continued to cause problems.
In Dodge City, which got about 11 inches of snow, Louie Black of the Ford County highway department, in conditions as "worsen than terrible."
"There's not much we can do right owl he said, just kind of wait until it happens."
"Roads are pretty well blocked in and out of Dodge City," he said. "We've got big drifts, and lots of them — and cars in some of them."
Hayden cited the travel problems caused by blowing and drifting, which forced many motorists to abandon their cars and seek temporary shelter. He also took note of the potential for flooding as heavy rains continued in parts of eastern Kansas.
The disaster declaration, which covered 46 counties, authorized the adjutant general's office to provide emergency assistance to local officials.
"It's drifting over as soon as they move their plows through," Wuertz said.
Erroll Wuertz, information coordinator for Ellis County, said crews suspended snowplowing on I-70 from Hays to the Colorado border shortly before noon because of the high winds.
In Hodgeman County in southwestern Kansas, a couple reported missing Monday night was found safe early yesterday afternoon, about seven miles west of Jetmore.
Francis and Alma Sinclair, both about 70, were reported seen leaving Jetmore Monday afternoon, bound for their farm home about 20 miles northwest of the city.
Women's health seminar covers issues of dieting, osteoporosis
By JENNIFER WYRICK
Staff writer
Some health problems specifically affecting women can be prevented through following good health habits, several local medical experts said last night.
The panel of medical experts addressed some concerns of women at a women's health seminar in the Kansas Union. The program was sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center.
Ann Kohl, registered nutritionist at Watkins Hospital, said that too often, body weight was tied to self-esteem. The fact that women define themselves by their body's appearance is frightening, she said.
The college years are especially difficult, Kohl said, because college students often are less physically active than they were in high school.
- Don't skip meals. That could lead to binging, overeating, headache.
Set realistic goals. Don't try to
work harder than is healthy for
your frame and keep it that way.
Kohl suggested six principles to follow when dieting:
Eat sensibly from the four food groups. Don't compromise good nutrition for the sake of losing weight.
Consider food a source of fuel instead of giving it emotional connotations. If foods are deemed good or bad, then they are controlling the dieter.
and because many students add alcohol, which is very high in calories, to their diets.
Elderly, thin, white females of northern European decent are most susceptible to the disease. Hoffman said. The chance of acquiring the disease increases for smokers.
- Skip rich desserts, heavy sauces or gravies, high-fat dairy products
Mary Ann Hoffman, a Lawrence orthopedic surgeon, spoke on osteoporosis, a disease caused by a reduction in the quantity of bone or atrophy of skeletal tissue. Osteoporosis literally means bones full of holes.
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Exercise 20 to 30 minutes a day. Walking is an excellent exercise, Kohl said.
where calories may add up quicker than expected, and include healthier foods in snacking.
Calcium supplements along with estrogen therapy are commonly used to help people with the disease but do not cure it, she said.
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1972: Martha Peterson
Marilyn Stokstad
Nita Sundbye
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Marian Washington
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Jean Pyfer
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