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We Can Be Robots
Posted byCheri Lucas Rowlands April 13, 2016 April 28, 2017 Posted in1997, memory, musicTags:dancing, drugs, memories, rave
This post is part of my 1997 series. This is an excerpt from Chapter IV, which takes place not long after my high school graduation in 1997. A few names below have been changed. For an introduction to the project, read "1997."
We pulled up to a house in a residential neighborhood off busy Nineteenth Avenue, not far from San Francisco State University. From inside the car, I saw a tall guy and a slim, equally long-limbed girl hanging out in the driveway of the house. I assumed the guy was Dan's stepbrother, and he wore the most enormous pair of pants I had ever seen. There was so much material on his legs; his jeans looked like a floor-length skirt. The girl wore denim overalls and a skimpy top underneath. I got out of the car and stood on the sidewalk. I felt overdressed. Dan came around the car and slapped his palms against his stepbrother's.
"What's up?" Dan said.
"Chillin'," his stepbrother answered.
"Cheri, Todd. Todd, Cheri," Dan said, alternately pointing to us as he made the introduction. Todd acknowledged me with a slight head nod. Though he wore a baseball cap, I could tell his head was shaved, and the hair above his upper lip trekked around his mouth and down his chin to form a thick goatee. He looked over at the girl, a brunette with a large grin on her pretty face, and introduced her as Summer.
She towered over me and said hello. She smiled but was engrossed in Todd, who bopped his head up and down as if he answered to an imaginary beat. In fact, they both shifted their bodies to music I could not hear. They bounced on the concrete in their Adidas Shell-Toes, pumping the bottoms of their feet. I wanted a pair of those sneakers.
Dan lit another cigarette. "She went to her first party a couple weeks ago," he said. Todd's face brightened.
"Whoa, really?" Todd asked. Dan chuckled, and I nodded my head.
"That Feel Good party," Dan answered. Dan kept calling it a "party." I asked him for another cigarette. Todd seemed friendly, but he intimidated me because I knew nothing about him. I had to ask.
"How long have you been going to raves?"
Certainty draped over Todd's face. "Over two years. Spring of '95," he said.
Later that night, my pupils were glued on Todd. I had no idea where I physically was in relation to him. I couldn't tell if I was sitting on the ground, or if I was standing motionless on the same dance floor. In fact, I couldn't even feel my body. I knew we were inside a warehouse, in Oakland, yet it was different and smaller than the last. Todd was an incredible dancer. His six-foot frame slinked through a three-dimensional space, operating in its own strange bubble filled with invisible gel. He moved in a way that reminded me of the two dancers outside the other warehouse when Sara, Dan, John, and I waited in line.
His body resembled the Cubist figure in French artist Marcel Duchamp's Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, a painting I studied in one of the final units in my art history class. I remembered staring at the slide on Mr. Glass' screen, and the figure in the painting walked down a flight of stairs. Duchamp's brushstrokes were frantic, continuous, and geometric, creating a flutter of images on a single canvas. The painting displayed multiple frames of the scene at once, like the sequence of an object in one of those tiny picture flipbooks was caught on a canvas.
Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, Marcel Duchamp
Todd's silhouette entwined itself in multiple intersecting planes in front of me. He contorted his arms at different angles, if just for a moment, to untangle his upper body out of one plane, then swished through this intangible gel to reach a different angled surface, as if he clicked the ends of his bones together like they were Legos. He brought various converging planes, once imperceptible to my naked eye, to life. The music kneaded Todd's muscles and slithered through his bloodstream to keep him mobilized, like his appendages were rusty and needed lubrication from oil.
The robotic yet fluid abilities of his body frightened and fascinated me. This music was so different than anything I'd ever heard before: digital and mechanical, yet Todd's movements were organic and undulating. He was linked to the computer creating the beat with an invisible USB cord that traveled from an outlet on the back of his neck to the speaker system, which fed him nutrients to fuel his shifts and twists.
And then, Todd was out of my sight, and my world went black. I fought to open my eyes. My body was sprawled on a cold, dirty floor against a wall. I lifted my head, focused, and saw Dan peering down at me.
Setting aside the sophomoric, stilted writing in these pages, I do appreciate the honesty. Interestingly, the material that I hated to write — narrating my journey into this world as an eager, wide-eyed teenager — is the stuff that probably resonates more with people. Not many people can relate to dancing to techno while on ecstasy — which is truly an incredible experience and exercise that makes you feel free, invincible, and completely in sync with now — but no matter how I describe it, with analogies to Matrix-like video game characters or Duchamp's fluttering futurist figure on a canvas, it always sounds awkward and forced.
But I think more people can relate to that younger version of me, going deeper into that world. That curiosity, experimentation, fearlessness. That desire to be cool, to belong, to know. That drove me then, and it's those very human traits that drove this journey.
And the details: the ubiquitous Adidas Shell-Toe, two ravers subtly bopping their heads to a beat only they could hear, the moment where I feel overdressed. I replay fragments of this scene in my head and now remember my outfit from that night: a sparkly black and silver halter top and slightly flared sage green polyester pants. My shoes? They definitely weren't sneakers, and might have been platforms.
So I'm glad I captured these details and conversations when I could. Today, it's all a blur. If you asked me, right now, to put these scenes down on paper, I'd have no idea where to start.
Featured image was taken at Ghost Ship Halloween 2014 in San Francisco.
Published by Cheri Lucas Rowlands
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8 thoughts on "We Can Be Robots"
denisfeuerstein says:
Reminds me somehow of Kafka
Wonderful post Cheri. Just once in my life, I'd love for some girl to describe me in the way you did with Marcel Duchamp's Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2… Maybe on the basketball court or baseball field, as dancing is not high on my list (and I suppose if we are getting technical…maybe have to shave a few years off as well). Great piece of writing, it must be something to see yourself from outside the world you lived in as a young writer reviewing your old work. It gives me a pull towards where I was at that time in life. Love this take on '97 and the feel of a period of time (and youth) gone by. Not saying you're old or anything 🙂
Cheri Lucas Rowlands says:
Thanks for reading this! Glad you enjoyed it and that it also pulled you in to where you were at during this time.
the_hawk says:
This is a fascinating insight and an excellent read. Most people would forget about the way they were feeling in this era, and can recapture those thoughts by reading this.
dalecooper57 says:
Yep, that all resonates with me, most certainly.
As for being robots, well….
As my kids are entering those strange post high school years I travel back to my own experiences from that time. But like you write it in your post, it is hard to remember the details that were so important back then. I do remember the intensity of what I felt back then, though. So writing as you did about those intense moments of your life was a great thing to do. In this passage I especially like the comparison between Todd's body and the paintings from Duchamp. Although I lived my own youth far from CA and danced on The Clash and not techno and that marijuana was more around than ecstasy, the hunger to be noticed and to belong was there, too. The universality of being young remains. But the place and the time period matters. Thank you for sharing such personal memories.
Details that you included are things not easy to remember in hindsight. So writing about them while the experience was still fresh was really wise. I truly liked this excerpt from the point of view of a young person fascinated by something/someone new.
Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer says:
fascinating insight into one self as a teenager……..personally mine was such a blur I would have difficulty recalled mine time in the 80's
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Israeli-born trumpeter and prodigy Avishai Cohen was already touring with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra as a teenager. He attended Berklee College of Music, and later, placed highly in the Thelonious Monk jazz trumpet competition. A progressive-thinking artist, he hasn't looked back musically. With his highly regarded group, Triveni, Cohen challenged his own resourcefulness and creative process in a trio without a chordal instrument.


Wood frog tadpoles affected by ranavirus.
BRUNSWICK, Maine — One of North America's most common species of frog could be under threat. A Maine biology professor has uncovered worrying evidence of a mass die-off of wood frog tadpoles. And it all happened virtually on his own doorstep, just a few short steps from his house.
Tom Porter reports on wood frogs.
"The wood frog is something that cheers me up every early April when there's still snow on the ground and ice in the center of the pond." says Nat Wheelwright, professor of biology at Bowdoin College. "The wood frogs come out of their little holes where they've spent the winter and the males get there first, and literally thousands and thousands of frogs converge on this pond. There's a cacophony of ducklike quacks all night long."
That cacophony of quacks, at the pond behind Wheelwright's house in Brunswick, goes on for 3 or 4 nights as the wood frogs embark on an explosive 3-day breeding frenzy in the water every Spring.
Then, as quickly as they appeared, they go back into the woods, leaving their eggs behind to hatch into tadpoles, which then turn into frogs in early August.
Wheelwright — often with the help of his students — has been monitoring for frog activity here for the past 28 years. Last summer, he says, they witnessed a disturbing event — something he had never seen before.
"On June 14, we went to monitor the frogs in the pond and there were about 200,000 tadpoles swimming around," he says. "Twenty-one hours later there were none living, and instead the bottom of the pond was carpeted with tadpoles ready to metamorphose but belly-up.
"I think it's the largest die-off of tadpoles known and probably the quickest as well — this happened in a single day," Wheelwright says. "It's a significant number in a couple of respects. One, this pond has no fish in it and that's the reason you can see so many dragonflies flying around and why there are so many frogs, so there are no predators, at least no fish predators in this pond. That leads to very high numbers of frogs."
The second reason, he says, is the size of the pond — which he likens to year-round vernal pool, host to a huge population of tadpoles.
"When we saw this big die-off, we took samples and sent them to my colleagues at the University of Tennessee, Matt Gray and his team, and they analyzed them for diseases and what they found is that they were suffering from a ranavirus," Wheelwright says. "Rana comes from the scientific name of the group to which the frogs belong. And ranaviruses are an example of an emergent disease. This wasn't even described until the 1960s and not found in the field until the late 1980s, so it's something fairly new, so it's also probably widespread. We know that it occurs in Acadia National Park from some of the work being done at the University of Maine. Who knows how common it is in sites that aren't even being monitored?"
Ranaviruses, which Wheelwright says are also a threat to spotted salamanders, can also be spread by other species which are less susceptible to it, such as green frogs and painted turtles — something which is harder to control.
"I would say an important thing is to make sure we don't transfer water, and samples and fish and plants from pond to pond because that's a sure bet way to spread the virus," he says.
Wheelwright, along with his colleagues at the University of Tennessee, have just published a paper in the Herpetological Review about this unprecedented die-off.
This year, he says, tadpole numbers are still down, but don't reflect the level of devastation witnessed in 2013. Nevertheless, says Wheelwright, the whole episode underlines the importance of stepping up monitoring efforts.
"Most conservation biologists preoccupy themselves with rare species and try to struggle to save them before they disappear," he says. "One of the things that this study shows is that we might want to be studying a very common species — wood frogs are not at all endangered, in the state of Maine they're one of the most abundant frogs — but here's an opportunity to study the phenomena that drive species from commonness to rarity while they're still common."
Wheelwright says this is a call to mobilize Maine's citizen scientists.
"There's a wonderful program of monitoring vernal pools done by the University of Maine at Orono, and mostly they look at egg-laying, but maybe we want to be involving citizen scientists to go back to those same vernal pools to see how the tadpoles actually do, just to understand if this pattern of die-off is common," he says.
For information about vernal pool monitoring from the University of Maine, visit umaine.edu/vernalpools/index.htm. For tips from Maine Audubon, visit maineaudubon.org/wildlife-habitat/amphibian-monitoring/.


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The Walled Garden which houses Capel Manor's Gunnersbury Centre was packed with visitors for the recent Open Day. Students were demonstrating their skills, for example, in floristry and animal care, there was a huge range of plants to buy and a new piece of landscaping, The Stumpery, was opened by the College Principal.This remarkable project has assembled roots and stumps of many kinds, some provided by arboricultural contractors working across Greater London. The student team has designed and constructed a garden with an almost gothic feel.
Find out more about courses at the Gunnersbury Park Centre, the next advice evening is on Tuesday, 1 July from 5pm to 7.30pm.


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Biografia
Figlio di Anne Talon e del pittore Jean Drouais, Hubert fu trascinato dal suo gusto nella stessa professione paterna e ricevette le prime lezioni dal padre, che lasciò per studiare a Rouen e poi a Parigi. Durante il suo viaggio nella capitale, poteva pagarsi il viaggio solo con i soldi guadagnati per strada, tanto era povero.

Si dedicò particolarmente al ritratto, e fu il miglior allievo del ritrattista François de Troy, che era legato dal suo maestro e da Hyacinthe Rigaud alla grande tradizione di Van Dyck. Ben presto acquisì una professionalità che lo fece considerare uno dei primi pittori di questo genere. Man mano che progrediva, visitava la sua terra natale, come per rendere omaggio ai suoi primi successi. L'approvazione paterna e l'incoraggiamento dei suoi compatrioti furono la sua più dolce ricompensa. Eccelleva nei grandi ritratti e nella miniatura. Sebbene risplendesse nelle diverse parti che caratterizzano il buon pittore, quella che più lo fece ammirare fu il suo colore fresco e brillante.

Quando De Troy morì, fu impiegato da Jean-Baptiste van Loo, Jean-Baptiste Oudry e Jean-Marc Nattier. Fu uno dei ritrattisti alla moda alla corte di Luigi XV. Ritrasse principi e principesse, ma anche attrici della Comédie-Française e cantanti dell'Opera: M Gautier, M Pélissier, Mademoiselle Gaussin e Marie Camargo.

Entrò a far parte dell'Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture il 29 novembre 1730. Quando morì in rue des Orties, il suo funerale fu celebrato nella chiesa di Saint-Roch. Ebbe due figli da Marguerite Lusurier che aveva sposato 22 febbraio 1727. Suo figlio François-Hubert, di cui fu il primo maestro, e suo nipote Jean-Germain furono pittori come lui ed ebbe nella vecchiaia la soddisfazione di condividere gli applausi che meritava suo figlio, che divenne membro dell'Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.

Opere
 Robert Le Lorrain (1666-1743)
 Mademoiselle Marie Pelissier
 Joseph Christophe (1662-1748), ritratto inciso da Louis Surugue
 Mademoiselle Gauthier, 1737
 Madame de France, 1741
 Monsieur le Vicomte de Courtenier, 1741
 Madame la Vicomtesse de Courtenier, 1741
 Madame Héry
 Madame Courgy
 Mademoiselle Gossin con in mano un libro, 1746
 Mademoiselle Drouais, sua figlia, con in braccio un gatto, 1746
 Il figlio dell'autore, 1746
 Monsieur Jacquemain con in mano una matita, 1746
 Mademoiselle ***, 1746
 Mademoiselle *** con fiori, 1746
 Demoiselle qui rit, 1746
 La Camargo
 Armand-Jérôme Bignon, ritratto inciso da François Robert Ingouf

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Bibliografia

 C. Gabillot, Les Trois Drouais, in Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 1906, 1905.

Altri progetti

Membri dell'Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture

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Glen Jean, West Virginia, October 21, 2015—A new public boat ramp is now open at the site of Meadow Creek Campground, located one mile north of Sandstone Visitor Center on Meadow Creek Road. The campground is still under construction and is not open to the public at this time. Access is limited strictly to the boat ramp. There is no formal parking lot at this time, although parking is available along the ramp access road. Boaters should be sure to park on gravel surfaces and take care not to block other users. This boat ramp provides access to the New River between Sandstone and Meadow Creek.
Park updates will be posted to the park's website at www.nps.gov/neri. You can also find updates on the park's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newrivergorgenps or follow us on Twitter at https://Twitter.com/NewRiverNPS.


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Administration of Justice (ADJ)
Administration of Justice (ADJ) at Piedmont Virginia Community College
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice
Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components--law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections.
ADJ 115 - Patrol Procedures
Describes, instructs and evaluates street-level procedures commonly employed by patrol officers in everyday law enforcement operations.
ADJ 116 - Special Enforcement Topics
Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in modern law enforcement.
ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law
Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure.
ADJ 131 - Legal Evidence
Surveys the identification, degrees, and admissibility of evidence for criminal prosecution; examines pre-trial and trial procedures as they pertain to the rules of evidence.
ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional
Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional.
ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections
Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system.
ADJ 161 - Introduction to Computer Crime
Provides a basic introduction to the nature of computer crimes, computer criminals, relevant law, investigative techniques, and emerging trends.
ADJ 170 - Steet Gangs and Law Enforcement
Teaches the philosophy and history of gangs in America through the eyes of law enforcement, courts, corrections and the citizenry. Examines methods by which law enforcement defines the gang problem and intervenes in gang membership. Explores gang globalization; differentiates street gangs and terrorist cells.
ADJ 201 - Criminology
Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society.
ADJ 211 - Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I
Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Part I of II.
ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel
Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U. S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U. S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system.
ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society
Examines the process through which community problems are identified and addressed by police departments in cooperation with the community. Considers current efforts by law enforcement officers to achieve an effective working relationship with the community.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
ADJ 229 Detailed Outline
ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence
Surveys historical issues that have affected family violence. Examines current trends in the context of the criminal justice system.
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation
Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence.
ADJ 240 - Techniques of Interviewing
Provides the student with essential skills and techniques necessary to obtain quality information from victims, witnesses, and suspects, regarding criminal activity. Emphasizes locations and settings for interviews, kinesics, proxemics, and paralinguistics of both the interviewer and interviewee.
ADJ 290 - Coordinated Internship
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.


I am currently trying to create a simple conversion from (Hanyu) Pinyin to IPA for the Standard Mandarin pronunciation Pinyin was created for.
This conversion will be build on a table based mapping from Pinyin to IPA syllables and has some simple routines for coping with tone sandhi occurrences (see German Wikipedia on Mandarin tonsandhi).
Apart from the tonal aspect, conversion of plain syllables is pretty much straightforward. Based on the initial/final structure of Mandarin syllables (see earlier post on Views on initials and finals of Mandarin in Pinyin) one can create a mapping to IPA with only a few rules: while for duan and tuan the final part uan is the same, this is not that obvious for wen and dun. In the latter case one has to note that wen is the form uen, where an initial u will change to a w, and dun is the shortend form of what should actually be duen. A set of rules will make sure these "writing variations" in Pinyin will be taken care of, such that finally only a mapping from initials and finals needs to be done.
There are different works on IPA for the Mandarin language (I collect them here, additionally see the Wikipedias) and as pronunciation is highly dependant on the region (i.d. dialect), speaker (i.d. individual variation) and basically the fact that IPA seems to give you some freedom when choosing phonological descriptions, no proposition on a syllable set seems to come to the same solution.
Hànyǔ Pǔtōnghuà Yǔyīn Biànzhèng (汉语普通话语音辨正). Page 15, Běijīng Yǔyán Dàxué Chūbǎnshè (北京语言大学出版社), Beijing 2003, ISBN 7-5619-0622-6. - This is a book for learners of Mandarin Chinese. With the pronunciation it gives a set of training lessons.
Das neue chinesisch-deutsche Wörterbuch - 新汉德词典, Shāngwù Yìnshūguǎn (商务印书馆), Beijing 2003, ISBN 7-100-00096-3. - This Chinese-German dictionary includes a table on pronunciation of Pinyin in IPA.
Aspiration is given using an apostrophe, though it seems [ʰ] is the standard character for this.
d and t ([t]), b and p ([p]), g and k ([k]), z and c ([ts]), zh and ch ([tʂ]), j and q ([tɕ]) use the same string except the latter ones including the ['] to mark the aspiration.
For final vowels an a is an [a], an o can mostly be [o] or turn to [u], e can have several forms depending on the context (e.g. single vowel, diphthong...), u is mostly [u].
ou is [ou] instead of [əu], uo is [uo] instead of [uə], ian is [iɛn] instead of [ian].
Das neue chinesisch-deutsche Wörterbuch has phones for initials y and w ([j] and [w]) whereas my first book places 有 under [iou] without mentioning any special phones.
Using this data a mapping should be easy to implement. What seems to be left is to implement the rule of sound changes for the final and single vowel e which Hànyǔ Pǔtōnghuà Yǔyīn Biànzhèng gives. Simply speaking it states that syllables like ge as in 哥哥 (older brother) will be pronounced differently depending on the tone, i.e. [kɤkə].
Addendum:In Mandarin phonology with IPA (2) I point out two issues in the two sources I believe to be errors.


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May 2012 Exclusive Story
Selecting the Right Technology is Vital in Horizontal Wells
By Jennifer Presley, Special Correspondent
Horizontal drilling and multistage hydraulic fracturing have unlocked vast quantities of natural gas in shale reservoirs. The lessons learned are being modified to achieve the same success in a rapidly expanding roster of unconventional tight oil plays, from the Wolfberry and Eagle Ford Shale in Texas to the Bakken Shale in North Dakota, the Mississippian Lime in Kansas and Oklahoma, and the Niobrara Shale in Colorado.
Independent operators are transitioning drilling and development programs from natural gas targets to those rich in liquids. A case in point is Chesapeake Energy Corp., which allocated half its 2011 drilling and completion expenditures to liquids-rich plays and forecasts that such plays will account for 85 percent of its 2012 drilling and completion expenditures.
"Liquids plays use the same horizontal drilling and multistage hydraulic fracturing methods that opened gas shale plays such as the Barnett, Fayetteville and Haynesville," says George King, distinguished engineering adviser at Apache Corp., where he specializes in new technology and addressing problem wells. "In tight oil plays, drilling and fracturing technologies are evolving in a 'fit for purpose' way to capture the liquids reserves."
As more and more horizontal wells are drilled and completed, operators are developing increasingly nuanced horizontal drilling and completion design strategies, while tackling the challenges of applying artificial lift in horizontal wells with systems and equipment that were designed for vertical wells, he says. "New requirements that limit well blow-downs will require lift systems to continuously unload the wells without releasing methane, increasing the need for and value of artificial lift systems that are effective in horizontal wells," King says.
Horizontal Well Bore Challenges
When it comes to designing horizontal wells, oil and gas companies' experience in shale gas plays has made it clear that formations can vary considerably from one play to the next and from well to well within the same play, making planning and knowledge critical tools. "No two shales are alike; they vary vertically and areally, especially along a well bore perpendicular to the frac direction. Operators must understand differences in shale fabric, in situ stresses, and geologic characteristics within each play, and how a formation will react to various drilling and stimulation designs that change in situ stresses," King advises.
That makes geophysics, geology, petrophysics and rock physics vital to success in tight oil plays, he suggests. "There is a lot of laboratory work that can be done on the micro scale to study the fabric of the rock, but when you really get down to fracturing, you have to do it in the field and evaluate the specific behaviors you are generating," King relates.
He adds that factors such as flow, pressure and the tectonics of the area all play roles in developing a successful fracturing job. "These are all factors that we routinely experience while monitoring a frac job. There are probably 20 things we can research as we go along from geological exploration to successful fracturing application," King says. "That first fracturing job is going to be an experiment. After the data from the first job are analyzed and production data are received, that information is evaluated against 3-D seismic data to delineate a sweet spot within the reservoir that has the potential to be stimulated and completed in a favorable way."
King adds that once drilled, stimulated and completed, all types of reservoirs have a certain degree of "natural lift," or the tendency to flow of their own accord. The flow can be artesian in nature, he observes, where the reservoir pressure is higher than the pressure exerted by a full column of a single-phase well bore fluid, and the fluid flows to the surface if the flow path is unobstructed.
The other type of lift, hindered settling, is caused by gas bubbles rising rapidly and expanding as they get shallower and pressure decreases, King explains. He says the gas passing through the water will prevent it from settling quickly, and if the gas flow is high enough–above the critical gas flow velocity–it will force the water up the hole and out to the separators at some rate less than the gas velocity.
Of course, he notes, the goal of applying artificial lift systems such as electric submersible pumps, jet pumps, sucker rod pumps, progressing cavity pumps, chemical systems (foamers) and gas lift, in horizontal liquids-rich wells is to enhance the reservoir's ability to flow at economic rates. "Applying artificial lift systems increases the ability of the liquids to flow to the surface, and by minimizing back pressure from the liquid rich column, assists in draining oil through fractures connected to parts of the reservoir outside the near-well-bore area to increase production and recover more reserves," King says.
However, there are a number of complicating factors when it comes to applying artificial lift in horizontal wells. One is the obvious restriction to certain types of lift systems because of the well bores' tight turns and long laterals, King mentions. Another, he says, is multiphase flow regimes. "It is common for a well to have a multiphase flow of liquids (both oil and water) as well as free and dissolved gases (Figure 1), especially in resource plays, such as the Eagle Ford, that have windows of predominately dry gas, wet gas and oil," he observes. "It is not unusual at all to see wells in these plays that produce natural gas liquids, crude oil/condensate, and dry gas. This not only complicates the physics involved in artificial lift, but also makes some types of lift systems completely impractical."
Multiphase Flow in Wells
Cleon Dunham, president of the Artificial Lift Research and Development Council, points out that another complicating factor is the steep decline rates typical of unconventional reservoirs. "Artificial lift must be considered up front when designing completions for liquids-rich plays because initial production rates can be very high, but they decline rapidly," he states. "The artificial lift system must be flexible enough to handle the widely fluctuating production volumes."
The kickoff point usually is thousands of feet below the surface, and the design of the build area and positioning of the lateral out to the toe can be key in implementing an appropriate artificial lift solution, according to Dunham. "The lateral section is designed to contact as much of the formation as possible. However, the profile of the lateral also impacts the type of artificial lift system that is most appropriate, as well as where it should be positioned in the well bore," he says.
Dunham says three potential well bore profiles (Figure 2) commonly are used, with each presenting its own unique set of challenges. The toe-up profile provides a single liquid accumulation spot at the heel of the lateral near the kickoff point. "In this type of design, the well does not stay perfectly horizontal, but actually rises a bit as it goes along the formation path," Dunham observes.
Well Bore Design Profiles
The toe-down profile provides a single liquid accumulation spot at the toe, farthest away from the kickoff point. This type of profile creates a "sump" that collects the liquids at the end of the lateral. Because artificial lift systems have difficulty moving liquids through a 5,000-8,000 foot lateral and up the vertical section, King says the toe-up design, with the low point of the lateral positioned in the heel and the horizontal section angled upward at 92-95 degrees as it extends into the formation, is emerging as the preferred option.
The third lateral design, the "undulating" profile, where the well bore is a series of peaks and valleys, is a "nightmare for production operations," according to King.
Dunham agrees. "The multiple high and low points create a big problem because they allow for spaces where liquid can accumulate in the lateral, which means it will not produce a steady flow. This creates slugging, which can be a major problem from an artificial lift standpoint because it is very difficult for most systems to handle production without a steady input of liquid or gas."
Artificial Lift Options
There are a variety of artificial lift systems that can be used in liquids production (Figure 3). Each system brings its own set of challenges when applied to horizontal wells, in part because of the deviation angle of the well (Figure 4).
Deviation Limits on Lift Systems
Back Pressure and Beam Lift Systems
While beam pumping may be the most efficient method, it is also the most susceptible to gas locking in highly deviated wells, King says. "Beam pumps are used in a majority of the United States' onshore wells, but they were developed for vertical wells," he points out. "In the deviated section of a horizontal well, the rods slide against the tubing and may erode it unless rod guides are used to keep the rods from contacting the tubing wall. In addition to rod wear and gas locking, they also can experience the effects of back pressure (Figure 5)."
Dunham says rod wear is a reason beam pumps are not used more frequently in deviated wells. "If I have a rod string going through the deviated part of the well all the way to the surface, I have drag forces and erosion of the rods and tubing that have to be dealt with. That adds costs that can be avoided with different approaches."
Like beam pumping, gas lift is used widely in vertical wells, but faces challenges in horizontal wells. "The biggest challenge is getting the gas lift equipment in place," Dunham says. "Normally, gas lift equipment is installed with wireline tools, which only work to a deviation angle between 65 and 75 degrees from vertical. Putting the gas lift equipment in the highly deviated or horizontal part of the well requires coiled tubing or other special tools."
Dunham says installing gas lift equipment in those sections of the well can be worthwhile if the lateral undulates. "Liquids and solids can collect in the low parts of an undulating lateral and hit the vertical section in large slugs, which can make it difficult to produce the well," he says. "If the gas lift equipment goes out to the horizontal and the operator injects enough gas, it can move the liquid and solids along before they have the chance to collect, eliminating the slugs."
King says gas lift has many limitations in deviated wells. "Gas lift only turns about 18 percent of the energy it consumes into lift," he assesses. "That is efficient offshore, where you only need a little help to get the production moving, and where solids in the flowing fluid are a factor. Onshore, the gas rises to the horizontal lateral's ceiling and stays there until it approaches the vertical section. Until that happens, the gas does not help lift the production (Figure 6). This is frustrating, but there is not much that can be done to make gas lift better.
Gas Lift Challenges
"What operators are looking for is a lift system that will work in a fully horizontal well and remain cost-effective, even in areas with high energy costs, which are a major slice of the overall expenditure for artificial lift," King says. "There are some promising new solutions, but field trials will take a while to yield a usable system."
Electric submersible pumps are a viable option for producing large volumes of liquid. "If a well has a straight area long enough to hold the ESP itself, the motor and the associated equipment–30-40 feet–producers can land the pump there and get good results," Dunham says. "ESPs need that straight area because flexing the drive shaft on the motor or the pump will cause the bearings to fail."
High gas-to-liquid ratios can be problematic and cause ESPs to gas lock, Dunham observes, adding that ESPs require a constant flow of liquid to prevent overheating.
King agrees that liquid-heavy production streams are vital. "If the reservoir has a lot of liquid, you can probably use an ESP in a fully horizontal well. But any time you are running a motor, you are creating heat," he comments. "Without enough liquid to provide cooling, the natural heat from the reservoir can combine with the motor heat to burn out the motor, shortening the ESP's run life."
The bottom line, according to King, is that a successful ESP application in a horizontal well requires a straight section of the well bore to land the pump, a low gas-to-liquids ratio, effective gas shielding at the intake, and sufficient liquids flow over the motor to keep it cool. The final requirement means that ESP users must have instrumentation in place that can automatically shut down the motor to avoid pumping a well dry. "If an operator has the exact right conditions to run an ESP successfully, it is a very effective and efficient pump," King assesses. "However, if an ESP burns up or has other problems, it will require a rig to pull it out and run it back, which can be expensive."
Dunham adds one other factor for consideration: solids tolerance. "Like all pumps, ESPs do not like sand," he says. "Considering the huge amounts of proppant placed in horizontal wells during the hydraulic fracturing process, a certain amount of proppant invariably will be swept from the fractures and into the production stream over time. That reality can make ESPs less desirable than systems with a higher sand tolerance."
Progressing cavity pumps are less susceptible than ESPs to sand and other solids, but their application envelope has its share of limitations, according to Dunham. "PCPs can work at any deviation angle, but they do not work well in hotter downhole environments," he details.
Like ESPs, PCPs handle dry operation or gas production poorly, and must be set in a straight section of the well bore to prevent bearing failure, King adds.
Jet pumps are another option for operators, King says. They can be used at any deviation angle through the full length of a horizontal well, but are less efficient than ESPs and have limited tolerance to solids and gases. They also require a dedicated flow path for the power fluid, he notes.
"All these options involve trade-offs in horizontal wells," Dunham observes. "To use artificial lift effectively in horizontal wells, operators will need to look at each well's characteristics–from their deviation and lateral profile to production stream variability and downhole temperatures and pressures–to determine which approaches will be effective and reliable."
Editor's Note: For additional information on selecting artificial lift systems for liquids-rich horizontal wells, consult the gas well deliquification section of the Artificial Lift Research and Development Council's recommended practices.


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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held telephone conversations with his German, Ukrainian and French counterparts, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Pavlo Klimkin and Laurent Fabius, on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry has reported.
"The parties resumed their discussion on ways to facilitate a peaceful settlement process in the south-east of Ukraine, including through the implementation of the Minsk agreements. In this context, they reiterated the need to convene the next meeting of the Contact Group as soon as possible," the ministry said.
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The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History , is a book by Michael H. Hart. As the subtitle announces, the book consists of a list of historical figures ordered by Hart's opinion of their influence on the world. Each individual gets a short biography, usually about five pages long, that emphasizes the person's influence on the world and includes an explanation of why they are ranked where they are in the book. Because the list is based on influence, it is somewhat different than if it were based on greatness. For instance, Hitler gets in, but Gandhi doesn't (although he does get an honorable mention at the end of the book).
I like this book for a couple of reasons: first, it puts a lot of brief biographies in one place, and second, Hart's rankings and his reasons for them are fascinating, even if you don't agree with them. For instance, Hart lists Muhammad as the most influential person ever, because "he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels."
Hart also recognizes that a list such as this will change over time. The 100 was first published in 1978, but Hart revised and updated it in 1992. This revision primarily involved several changes to rankings based on the downfall of Communism, the addition of three people (Mikhail Gorbachev, Ernest Rutherford, and Henry Ford), and the removal of three (Niels Bohr, Pablo Picasso, and Antoine Henri Becquerel). Hart has also written a book entitled A View from the Year 3000: A Ranking of the 100 Most Influential Persons of All Time , which is essentially a rewrite of The 100 from a science fictional perspective. And The 100 has inspired several books by other authors, including The Jewish 100 , The Literary 100 , The Scientific 100 , The World War II 100 , and The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time .
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If a North Carolina court issues a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) against you, the court order must be taken very seriously. Failing to comply with the order can result in criminal charges being filed against you.
The proceedings may also have immediate and long-term negative impacts on your life that reach far beyond the order itself. To protect your rights, you should abide by the order and retain an experienced North Carolina family and domestic law attorney to defend you in the proceedings.
A North Carolina statute governs court issuance of DVPOs, which are also referred to as restraining orders. A court can issue a temporary order based solely on a complaint, without giving you an opportunity to defend yourself. If that happens, a hearing will be held shortly after the temporary order has been issued. At the hearing, the court will determine whether a permanent order should be issued. You will receive notice of the hearing and have the opportunity to present your evidence before the court decides the case.
Going to the complainant's place of work or your children's school.
You can also lose custody of your children while a DVPO is in effect. Additionally, the order can affect divorce proceedings, including equitable distribution of property. Longer term, having a DVPO issued against you can affect your employment and housing opportunities, as well as your ability to get credit.
The court can only take into account your side of the story if you attend the hearing. If you are named as the defendant in a domestic violence protective order, you should retain legal counsel as soon as you receive notice of the order. To effectively defend yourself, you should be represented by an experienced attorney at the hearing.
If you are served with a DVPO, the first — and most important — step you should take is to comply with the order. That means complying with every condition or requirement. Violating a restraining order can lead to arrest and serious criminal charges, which can result in up to 150 days in jail. You must respect the law and the order immediately. You should defend against the order in court through your legal counsel, not by disobeying the terms of it.
The next step is to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Compiling and presenting evidence on your behalf requires experienced legal counsel who not only knows the law and the elements that need to be proven but also knows how to gather and present evidence in court. Your attorney will represent you at the hearing and defend you against the charges in the order.
Committing other violent illegal acts toward a person with whom you have a personal relationship.
Disproving the allegations in court is the only way to counter a DVPO. Evidence at the hearing can include medical records, photographs, statements of witnesses, records of arrest, and any other relevant documents or testimony.
Finally, attending the hearing is extremely important. If you do not attend, the court may issue a permanent order without considering the facts on your side. Then, you are in an even more difficult situation and subject to the long term ramifications of a DVPO.
The reasons for defending against a DVPO go far beyond simply fighting against the restrictions in the order. If you do not appear at the hearing on the order to defend against the charges, the court likely will issue a permanent order.
Impose any other conditions or restrictions the court considers necessary to protect the complainant or a child.
Due to the court's broad authority to address these and other matters in a Domestic Violence Protective Order, you should confer with an attorney to protect your rights and avoid facing even more serious legal problems in the future.
You can read more about the North Carolina law on DVPOs in an article written by our domestic law attorneys at The Twiford Law Firm: Understanding Domestic Violence Protective Orders and Restraining Orders in North Carolina.
If you are facing a DVPO or restraining order, you need to take steps to ensure that your rights are protected. Our experienced domestic law attorneys at The Twiford Law Firm are here to help.
With offices in Elizabeth City and Moyock, we serve clients throughout northeastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks. Contact us today at 252-338-4151 to schedule a consultation.


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Gazprom Neft sees raising dividends to 20 rubles/share in future as realistic - CFO
MOSCOW. Feb 7 (Interfax) - Gazprom Neft believes it is realistic to increase dividends to 20 rubles per share in future, the Russian oil company's CFO, Alexei Yankevich said at Gazprom's Investor Day in New York.
"Our total shareholder return, which is composed of the growth of the share price and dividend return, is one of the best in the industry. And going forward our focus is to maintain a competitive market dividend return. And we also have strong possibilities for increasing both dividends per share and dividend return," Yankevich said.
"As you recall, for 2016 we paid 10.68 rubles per share. Already for [2017] we expect virtually more than 14 rubles per share. We've already paid out 10 rubles as interim dividends; they were announced for the nine months. And we also expect final dividends to be at a fairly good level, which will give us more than 30%-40% growth of dividends per share in 2017," he said.
"Going forward to 2020, taking into account the growth prospects for both net profit and dividend return, dividends per share will increase and I think that it's quite realistic for us to reach 20 rubles," Yankevich said.


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Assessment of bilateral limb lymphedema by bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy
Ward, L and Winall, A and Isenring, E and Hills, AP and Czerniec, S and Dylke, E and Kibreath, S, Assessment of bilateral limb lymphedema by bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy, International journal of gynecological cancer, 21, (2) pp. 409-18. ISSN 1048-891X (2011) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1097/IGC.0b013e31820866e1
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine if the ratio of extracellular fluid (ECF), including the lymph, to that of intracellular fluid (ICF), as measured by bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), could be used to assess bilateral lymphedema (LE).
BACKGROUND: The presence of LE is commonly determined as an increase in tissue volume due to the presence of excess lymph relative to the volume of a comparable unaffected body region or to comparative normative data. However, in bilateral LE of the limbs, a comparable body region, the contralateral limb, is also affected, precluding normalization. An alternative is to normalize the increase in lymph volume, as ECF, to that of ICF volume.
METHODS: Extracellular/intracellular fluid ratios, expressed as the ratio of intracellular impedance (Ri) to extracellular impedance (R0), for the limbs of 277 female and 224 male controls were determined from an accumulated database of impedance data. Equivalent data were obtained for an opportunistic cross-sectional sample of 37 female and 5 male participants with bilateral LE of the legs. The ratios of Ri/R0 in the lymphedematous legs of the affected participants were compared with the equivalent ratios in the unaffected arms of the same participants and with those of the controls using box plots and visualized as bivariate data using tolerance ellipses.
RESULTS: Despite Ri/R0 ratios varying with age, sex, and limb dominance, comparison of the ratio for affected legs (normalized to the ratio in the unaffected arms) with equivalent ratios observed in a control population (as bivariate tolerance plots) was capable of discriminating between 70% and 89% of the participants with LE.
CONCLUSIONS: Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy and determination of Ri/R0 ratios as indices of ECF/ICF ratios holds promise for the semiquantitative assessment of bilateral LE.
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Things To Do In Case Pakistan Attacks India, Because What Else Can You Expect From Dumb Pakistan
Things to be done if Pakistan strikes us.
Jhanvi Shah
The country is still grieving in the wake of the Pulwama attack. On February 14, 2019, 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred by the terrorist group, JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed), in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Grief turned to anger and on the 26th of February, 2019, the IAF carried out an air strike near JeM's terror camp.
Air Strike Carried Out By India
The terror camp was located in Balakot. Early Tuesday morning, the IAF dropped bombs weighing 1000 kgs in Balakot, supposedly where JeM's training camp was located.
The camp was hidden deep in the forests, away from civilians. According to India, there were no casualties and approximately 350 militants were wiped out.
The attack was mainly carried out in response to credible intelligence that JeM was planning to attempt another suicide attack in various parts of the country. Hence, this strike was imperative to prevent loss of any more lives.
Pakistan's Response
In response to the air strikes carried out by India, Pak PM gave a statement stating it would respond to "This act of aggression" at a time and place of its choosing.
Imran Khan: ' India violated territorial sovereignty'
However, India clarified that this was a non-military preemptive strike. Tensions between the two countries have never run so high, since the partition. In response, EU has urged both the countries to exercise restraint.
Also Read: Demystified: Would It Be Sensible To Take Away J&K's Article 35A That Separates Them From India?
Possible Options For India In Case Of War
However, if Pakistan is dimwitted enough to carry a retaliatory attack on India, and a possible situation of war takes place, this is exactly what would happen: India would declare a state of emergency under Article 356.
This article states that if there are any internal or external threats to the nation, the government has the power to declare a state of emergency.
Everyday lives would be disrupted, the country would come under the President's rule, the Parliament would shut down, governmental institutions and colleges too would shut down.
Since everything would come to a standstill, we as citizens should put a halt to our political preferences and try to not actively choose sides. A war outside is bad enough. We do not need our country to get divided internally as well.
Various Provisions of Emergency
What The Citizens Can Do In Such A Situation
Under National Emergency, the right to freedom is suspended. It also centralizes power to the central government. The citizens of the country would be forced to take cover and hide.
Security would be tightened and a curfew would be instated. In addition, food and water would have to be rationed. The poor would have to be placed in shelters and the movement of people would be severely restricted.
Moreover, the most important thing we can do is support the army in any way that we can and not interfere in their work.
That includes not posting unwanted and unneeded opinions on social media to attract attention and gain 15 minutes of fame.
We should also be careful in handing out our personal information on social media for the sake of national security. Moreover, people should remain alert in such a time of distress.
Although, the terror nation has promised retaliation, it will lose all credibility in the eyes of international bodies such as the UN, NATO, and ICJ, if it decides to carry out its promise.
Moreover, war is costly, and not only in monetary terms. Despite the anti-war sentiment shared by Pakistani's, it is clear that democracy has taken a backseat, and the army is going to exercise its free will. On the other hand, one country prepares for an attack, and the other celebrates #SurgicalStrike2.0.
Sources: The Hindu, Economic Times, The Indian Express, + others
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John Colt, A Sexual Predator, Walked Away From Larned State Hospital
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Resident Missing from Larned State Hospital
SPTP resident John Freeman Colt walked away at approximately 7 a.m. Wednesday morning
Larned – Sexual Predator Treatment Program (SPTP) resident John Freeman Colt, a 42-year-old white male, walked away this morning from Larned State Hospital (LSH) and is currently considered absent without permission. Colt was seen on video walking out of the Dillon Building at approximately 7 a.m. He had shaved his beard and changed his hair and used a fraudulent identity badge to get through the security checkpoint.
A member of the community picked up a person matching Colt's description. He was taken to the City of Larned and dropped off at the Kwik Shop. He was seen leaving the Kwik Shop walking north.
"My leadership team at Larned is working closely with local law enforcement to ensure this resident is apprehended quickly and without incident," Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard said. "I am in constant contact with the superintendent at Larned and am actively monitoring the situation."
Colt is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 201 pounds, and was last seen wearing a face mask, dress pants, and a dress shirt. He has a tattoo on his upper left arm with the initials BH. The Pawnee County Sheriff was made aware of the situation and activated the local farmer's alert. The Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Bureau of Investigation have also been notified.
LSH and KDADS officials are fully cooperating with law enforcement's ongoing investigation. New information will be released as it becomes available.
Obituary of Jerry D. Olson
Jerry Dee Olson, age 82, formerly of Erie, KS, died Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home in York, NE. Jerry was born on January 1, 1939, in Erie, the son of Virgil Olson and Myrtle VanBuskirk.
He moved to York, NE, and started his own business, Olson Roofing, Inc., which he ran for 50+ years until 2021.
Jerry loved listening to country music and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife Zenaida S. Olson of the home; a brother, Nels Olson; a sister, Neva Redburn; three sons, Erin Dean Olson, Jon-Michael Olson, and Neil Olson; three daughters, Jenny Bohrer, Kaylind Olson, and Mary Ann Olson; six grandsons, Daniel Cage, David Olson, Jared Bohrer, Jeremiah Schneberger, Ryan Dockum, and Trevor Dockum; five granddaughters, Abbra Green, Amber Posey, Breanna Ballard, Kelly Esteves, and Mariah hopper; five great-grandsons, Alias Smitherman, Bennet Ballard, Kyle Olson, Nate Olson, and Owen Green; nine great-granddaughters, Ayle French, Bella Ballard, Brooklyn Olson, Daisy Cage, Emery Green, Kyleah Cage, Madison Esteves, Nico Hopper, and Zibelle Cage; and two great-great grandsons, Elias Wisener, and Sterling Smitherman. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard Olson, and Everett Olson; and a sister, Norma Hall.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 3rd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the Odense Cemetery, Erie, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of David E. Ross
David Earl Ross, age 50, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident south of Ft. Scott.
He was born September 15, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Martin Earl Ross and Kathleen Yevon Rangel Ross. David graduated from Uniontown High School with the Class of 1989. He married Retha Lynn Wimberley on December 28, 1991.
In his earlier years, he worked at the family business, M & K Services in Mound City where he worked as a mechanic and powder coater. He continued working in this line of work the remainder of his life.
He enjoyed restoring and detailing cars and trucks and will be remembered for always having a clean vehicle with shinny tires. He enjoyed traveling on the backroads and taking the occasional trip to the casino. He liked to fish and always had a joke or a story to tell.
Survivors include his four children, Tim Ross of Uniontown, Kansas, Matthew Ross, Dylan Ross and Elizabeth Ross, all of Ft. Scott and eight grandchildren, Madilynn, Ryker, Claira, Kathleen, Addison, Bradynn, Jaelynn, and Braxton. Also surviving are two brothers, John Ross and Danny Ross, both of Mapleton, a sister, Suzie Cliffman of Ft. Scott and his grandmothers, Margie Rangel and Thelma Ross, both of Kansas City, Kansas.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Retha, on July 19, 2018. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his grandfathers, Leonard Rangel and Noland Ross.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 7th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the David Ross Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Dorothy I. Struble
Dorothy Irene Struble, age 87, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the Medicalodge of Ft. Scott. She was born April 12, 1934, in Wallingford, Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph J Hubert and Irene Kosa Hubert.
She married Donald Lee Struble on March 5, 1952, at Rockville, Maryland. Her husband, Don, was serving with the United States Air Force. During this time, Dorothy and Don made their home in Florida, Virginia and Alaska. Following retirement, they moved to Mulvane, Kansas for several years and then to Ft. Scott which was Don's hometown.
Some of Dorothy's best memories were made on the beach and at the lake in Connecticut. She enjoyed being outside and taking care of her yard. She enjoyed having her grandchildren come and spend the week with her where she took them on shopping trips to Wal-Mart and the Salvation Army Thrift Store. She collected birdhouses and sunflowers.
Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Rather, of Mulvane, Kansas and her son, Tom Struble, of Panama City Beach, Florida, four grandchildren, Chris (Megan) and their children, Paetyn, Beckett and Graham; Ryan (Jayme) and their children, Westyn and Vivian; Brandon (Angelia) and their children, Caylee and Trenton and Kyle and his children, Ellie and Henrik. Also surviving are a brother, Conrad Hubert and two sisters, Nancy Hart and Janet Matthews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Don, on May 17, 2005 and two sons, Donnie in 2017 and Ronnie in 2019.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 6th at the U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Wreaths Across America and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Area News, Ascencion Via Christi, Bourbon County, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, COVID-19, Health Care
51 Ventilated COVID Patients Last Week in Crawford County
Local health professionals encourage people to celebrate safely
Crawford County Covid-19 cases are increasing, as well as throughout the region and they are already affecting local and regional hospitals, according to Dr. Tim Stebbins, Crawford County Health Officer and Director at Ascension Via Christi Emergency Department.
With the July 4 holiday approaching, Stebbins is concerned that traditional celebrations, including family and community gatherings, will increase the risk for transmission of Covid-19 and cause possible serious medical impact, especially on those who are not vaccinated against the disease.
Since the initial wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, Via-Christi Hospital in Pittsburg has gone from single digits of Covid-19 patients weekly back up into the 20s, and last week to 51 including ventilated patients with admissions on track for similar numbers this week.
Stebbins says nationally, 80-90% of new infections are in the unvaccinated/nonimmune group, with more than 90% of hospitalizations in the same group. Over the last few months, 98% or more of the deaths from Covid-19 are in the unvaccinated/nonimmune group.
Health officials have confirmed some of the new infections in Crawford County are the Delta variant of Covid-19.
As of mid-June 2021, the CDC estimates the Delta variant is accounting for 20% of new cases in the United States. The delta variant is challenging because it is highly transmissible and affects the younger age groups.
In milder cases, infected individuals may mistake the symptoms for a bad cold and not realize they need to isolate. Common symptoms reported have been headaches, sore throat, a runny nose, or fever.
Testing for COVID-19 is an essential part of containing the disease, and the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas has rapid testing available seven days a week. The Crawford County Health Department can also provide rapid testing.
For most vaccinated people, the current COVID-19 vaccines effectively prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death from all current strains of the virus. Previous illness with Covid-19 also seems to provide some immunity from the disease.
"Everyone should consider their own risk when celebrating, including their own current health and vaccination or immune status," Stebbins says. "If you have any immune compromising disease or illness, such as cancer, you should carefully weigh the risks and consider mitigation."
Strategies to help prevent Covid-19 infection include handwashing, social distancing, and wearing a mask. It is especially important that all individuals, regardless of immune status, stay home if they think they might be ill.
The single greatest protection against COVID-19 for individuals age 12 and up is vaccination. Crawford County has a robust vaccination capability and vaccinations can be found through nearly all local pharmacies, SEK Urgent Care, PSU Health, Community Health Centers of Southeast Kansas, and the Crawford County Health Department. Three different vaccines are available in the County and vaccination is available to anyone 12 or older.
It is possible for all of us to celebrate this holiday safely and to minimize the risk of harm to our family and friends, Stebbins says. "Everyone should consider their own risk when celebrating including their current health and vaccination or immune status. We must all be smart in what we do, consider the risks, mitigate if appropriate, and seriously consider vaccination to prevent further spread and impact of this disease."
New Tri-Valley Horticulture Specialist: Austin Bolinger
June 30, 2021 Loretta George	Leave a comment
Austin Bolinger. Submitted photo.
Austin Bolinger, 22, is the new horticulture specialist at Tri-Valley Developmental Services, replacing Barb McCord, who retired May 14.
Bolinger is a 2017 Fort Scott High School graduate.
"I started working in the floral industry five years ago, and while working in that industry I began collecting plants and learning as much as I could about them," Bolinger said. "I also worked alongside Barbara McCord for six months. During this time she taught me so much valuable information about what it means to be a horticulturist."
McCord was the person who developed the horticulture therapy program at Tri-Valley and mentored Bolinger prior to her departure.
"I chose to pursue this career because it was something that interested me, seemed like a good cause," he said. "I was trying to figure out which direction my life was headed when I saw that Barbara was retiring. I knew that I wanted a career that also gave back to the community, and would be something that I enjoyed. I feel like I found that here at Tri-Valley."
"The best part of my job is definitely those who I work with," Bolinger said. "Being able to work with the clients in the horticulture program gives me such joy to share my passion for plants with others who enjoy it as much as I do."
" With the Bourbon County Fair coming up, the clients will be entering an array of items that they have been working on," Bolinger said. "We are also experimenting with adding some new houseplants into the greenhouse, which is very exciting. We feel like everyone should have some nature in their home!"
"I was born and raised in Fort Scott," Bolinger said. "I live with my partner, Estevan, and our two dogs, Amira and Reese."
He is a member of the Fort Scott Garden Club.
About Tri-Valley
Tri-Valley Developmental Services helps people with conditions that include autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other physical and mental impairments, according to its' website http://www.tvds.org/getting-started.
These conditions can result in severe chronic limitations such as:
Learning and adapting
Understanding and using language
Economic self-sufficiency
Self-direction in setting and accomplishing goals
Fort Scott, Schools
New U234 Educators: Ashley Wilcox and Margaret Marino
This is part of a series of new educators in the Fort Scott School District.
Ashley Wilcox, 26, is the new Technology Teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
She has taught for four years in a 4th-grade classroom.
Bachelors in Elementary Education and Masters in Educational Technology
Leavenworth, KS
"Two cats that I treat like my kids."
Hobbies/community involvement:
"Reading, Drawing, soccer. I hope to join the local soccer scene to join in more community involvement!"
Why did you become an educator?
"The light in their eyes when they realize they can do anything they set their minds to is my why."
Did someone inspire you?
"My fourth grade teacher, in Lansing, Mrs. Munsterman."
What is the best part of teaching for you?
"My favorite thing about working with kids is when they say they can't do something and then they wind up doing that exact task."
What are the greatest challenges?
"Being in a new school and district will be challenging but the results will be incredible. There will always be challenges but overcoming starts by getting at the kid's level and listening. From there both the kids and I can do GREAT things!"
Margaret Marino, 38, is a new 2nd-grade special education teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
She has five years of experience as a paraprofessional and two years teaching in the Leavenworth School District.
She received her education, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, from Fort Hays State University. Her hometown is Pittsburg.
"I have been married to my husband for 14 years. My parents recently moved back to Fort Scott and I am excited to move close to them. I am one of seven children. I have siblings in Branson, Overland Park, Shawnee, and Topeka. I have 15 nieces and nephews that keep me on my toes and make holidays memorable."
"I love to read! There is nothing better than reading a good book with a cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day. I like to quilt and crochet. Creating something beautiful is a wonderful feeling. I am excited to start gardening. My new home has beautiful plants and I am excited to learn something new."
Car Wash Opening in Uniontown Changes to July 14
June 30, 2021 Loretta George	1 Comment
Ruritan members facilitated a ribbon-cutting for Patty Olmstead's business in Uniontown in May. From left, Mark Warren, Kevin Gleason, Joe George, Owner Patty Olmstead, Raymond George, Henry Homan, and Mike Mason.
A new business has opened in Uniontown on the square.
3rd Street Car Wash was slated to have its' grand opening on June 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. but weather conditions and some parts availability have delayed the opening to July 14.
Owner Patty Olmstead has renovated the car wash that has been out of business for years, and in addition, purchased the storage units next to the car wash.
One can get their car washed and for those with pets, there will be a pet washing station, with a table and shampoo, on the horizon for the business, Olmstead said.
Patty Olmstead works on the money machine at the carwash she owns. With her is her pet, Thomas the goat.
The car wash starts at $2.25 with a car vacuum available for $1.
Olmstead said the east wall of the car wash, easily seen by the community, she is allowing the Uniontown High School Eagles to use for publicizing their accomplishments.
The east side of the carwash is available for Uniontown High School for publicizing student accomplishments.
Olmstead had been looking for a business to purchase, she said.
"I've been investigating some businesses for some time, looking for a second income," Olmstead said. "I've found what I've been looking for, for years. The timing was just right."
Contact Olmstead at 620.215.1371. or contact her at pattyjogrewing@gmail.com.
COVID-19, Government, Kansas
New COVID Variant: Stay Vigilant
Governor Laura Kelly Launches Public Service Announcements Addressing New COVID-19 Variant
~ Governor Kelly and Congresswoman Sharice Davids ask Kansans to get tested and vaccinated to stop the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Fourth of July Holiday~
TOPEKA – With the increased presence of the new Delta variant in the region, Governor Laura Kelly has launched public service announcements (PSAs) asking Kansans to stay vigilant as they travel and celebrate the July 4th holiday. Governor Kelly is reminding Kansans how they can get tested or schedule a vaccine appointment and is asking people to stay safe by continuing to physically distance and wear masks while around unvaccinated people.
"As we all begin to travel and gather with friends and family, it's critically important to keep our communities and loved ones safe," Governor Kelly said. "We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19, especially as new strains emerge. We can all do our part to keep our communities safe by continuing to physically distance and wear masks until we are all vaccinated."
The PSAs are part of a renewed effort to mobilize Kansans to get vaccinated and for unvaccinated Kansans to get tested to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect themselves and loved ones. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is 60% more transmissible than the B. 117 variant which was previously the dominant strain. The new variant appears to be spreading most quickly in communities that have the lowest vaccination rates.
The Governor will appear with Congresswoman Sharice Davids in the PSAs in the Kansas City area.
"In the Third District and across Kansas, we've made progress towards getting more folks vaccinated—but the road to recovery is long, and we have to keep up the momentum," Representative Davids said. "These vaccines work, and in the coming months, it will be critical to use every resource to get vaccines into arms so that we can put our kids back in school safely, get people back to work, and ensure the continued success of our economic recovery."
The PSA campaign will continue through the Fourth of July weekend and reinforce ongoing efforts to get Kansans vaccinated against COVID-19.
For more information on where you can be tested for COVID-19 ahead of the holiday weekend, visit: KnowBeforeYouGoKS.com
To learn more about the vaccines and schedule a vaccination appointment, visit: kansasvaccine.gov/
View the Governor Kelly PSA here.
View the Governor Kelly and Representative Davids PSA here.
Emergency Food Assistance for Kansans
Governor Laura Kelly Directs DCF to Continue Emergency Food Assistance for Kansans
~Emergency allotments began last spring due to COVID-19 pandemic~
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today directed the Kansas Department for Children and Families to continue emergency food assistance (SNAP) benefits to current program households. The emergency allotment increases a household's monthly benefit to the maximum allowed for the size of family.
"While Kansas continues its steady return to normal, the pandemic caused challenges for families – and many still need support," Governor Kelly said. "Extending emergency SNAP benefits is part of our commitment to protecting Kansas children and families during the pandemic and beyond, and ensuring our kids have reliable access to quality, healthy foods."
Under Governor Kelly's direction, DCF Secretary Laura Howard issued a Declaration of Continuing Benefits due to COVID-19 — under K.S.A. 39-708c, et seq. — which directs the agency to continue taking all necessary actions to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the State of Kansas.
DCF estimates the extension will bring an additional $14.5 million in benefits per month to Kansas.
"I appreciate our federal partners for continuing this valuable support for vulnerable Kansans," Secretary Howard said. "These emergency benefits will help ensure Kansas families have access to healthy groceries as we continue to recover from this pandemic."
The continuance of the emergency allotment is effective through December 31, 2021, or upon the termination of the federal declaration of a Public Health Emergency, whichever occurs sooner.
No application is necessary to receive the emergency food assistance funds. The distribution will continue to follow the standard alphabetical schedule.
Those that don't currently receive food assistance but are interested in applying can visit the DCF website at www.dcf.ks.gov.
Celebrate Safely this Independence Day
Keep your holiday celebrations safe from fire and firework-related injuries
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of the State Fire Marshal and Safe Kids Kansas would, again, like to remind Kansans of the importance of safety this Independence Day. Make sure your gatherings are safe for everyone by following public health guidance regarding COVID-19 and following safety recommendations for fireworks and outdoor grills.
In 2020, there were a total of 180 injuries caused by fireworks in Kansas. This is an increase from 2019. The person igniting the firework was most likely to be injured and hands were the most common body part to be injured. Over half of injuries occurred from fireworks happened on the 4th of July and most persons received burns. The majority of injuries occurred to those between the ages of 25 and 34; but there was also an increase in injuries to those between the ages of 45 and 54. The highest number of injuries were caused by mortars or artillery fireworks. Data was collected through voluntary reporting from Kansas hospitals and administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
"Remember that fireworks are explosives and should be handled with care," said Cherie Sage, Director of Safe Kids Kansas, said. "Children should not light fireworks, including sparklers, which burn at a temperature hot enough to melt glass. We encourage parents to let their little ones use glow sticks instead of sparklers and leave the rest to grownups."
Grilling is another favorite part of many 4th of July gatherings. Make sure grills are used outdoors only, away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets away from the grill area and never leave your grill unattended. Clean your grill regularly to prevent grease fires.
"We want everyone to have a fun and safe celebration on Independence Day," Doug Jorgensen, State Fire Marshal, said. "Taking a few simple precautions if you're lighting off fireworks or grilling can ensure that your family and friends are safe and injury free this fourth of July. If possible, go to a public fireworks display, and let the trained professionals handle the risks."
Other tips include:
Have adults supervise around grills and fireworks
Designate a child-free safety zone around grills and areas where fireworks are being ignited
Have a water supply near grills and fireworks
Have a first-aid kit on hand, and make sure its contents are updated and ready to use
Only ignite fireworks outdoors
Light only one firework at a time
Never try to re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks
Never attempt to make your own fireworks
Store fireworks in a cool, dry place
Dispose of used fireworks carefully, as they may reignite
Bottle rockets and M80s are illegal in Kansas and extremely dangerous. The use or sale of these banned fireworks is considered a crime under Kansas law. It is also illegal in Kansas to shoot fireworks on or under any vehicle, on any public roadway, within 50 feet of a fireworks stand or where fireworks are stored, and at gas stations or any place liquid gas – including propane – is stored.
Always refer to the local ordinances as to whether fireworks are allowed in your area as well as what types. Some cities or counties have restricted dates/times or types of fireworks that may be sold or discharged.
In addition, out of respect for veterans when it comes to the individual discharge of fireworks, please keep in mind the noise and stress (PTSD) your activities may cause near VA facilities.
For more information on fireworks safety, visit www.firemarshal.ks.gov/216/Fireworks-Safety or SafeKidsKansas.org.
For more information on COVID-19, visit www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus.
Chamber Coffee being hosted by The City of Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that this week's Chamber Coffee will be hosted by The City of Fort Scott on Thursday, July 1st at 8:00 a.m. at The Woodland Hills Golf Course located at 2414 Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees may register for a prize drawing.
Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.