Learn Basic Rules Of Water To Keep Pleasure In Boating
Kansas State University expert George C Halazon cautions that inexperienced boaters risk disaster on open water and stresses learning the water rules. He outlines right of way, sailboat differences, light signals, wind flags, sea anchors, and safe wake practices to keep boating safe and enjoyable this summer.
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Manhattan
Kansas State University
George C. Halazon
Halazon
Missouri River
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game
Kansas
Boating safety and Coast Guard PFD rules noted
An article stresses that failing to have a serviceable Coast Guard approved PFD is a common boating law violation and a major hazard. Experts urge wearing life vests, even though discomfort deters usage, and advise obtaining a boating certificate for Kansas waters with Pratt as the commission base.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Lessons From a Fatal Boating Scenario and Safety Tips
An expert explains common drownings in peacetime occur when a conscious person overboard struggles without a life vest. He recommends accessible designs to encourage wearing PFDs, proper motor angle adjustment, gradual skill development, and wearing wetsuits in cold water to counter hypothermia and capacity overloading.
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Halazon
Kansas
Detwiler Family Reunion at Forest Park
Detwiler relatives gathered Sunday at Forest Park for their annual reunion with a noon basket dinner. Thirty six family members attended from Augusta Missouri Rogers Arkansas Lawrence Kansas Pleasanton Kansas Mound City Kansas Emporia Kansas Rantoul Kansas Peoria Illinois and Ottawa Illinois.
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Detwiler
Forest Park
Augusta
Rogers, Ark
Lawrence
Pleasanton
Mound City
Emporia
Rantoul
Peoria
Ottawa
Veterans Honored at Cedar House July Fourth Ceremony
Six World War I veterans were honored at Cedar House Nursing Home as Charles Carey led a patriotic program. The event featured a flag presentation and songs by the Rotochords, honoring Carl Strom Loring Harford Frank Mitchell John Geiss Carl Rogers and Carey. The Franklin County United Way prepares for the 1978 fund drive with plans for committees and a two week funds request window.
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Cedar House Nursing Home
Charles Carey
Carl Strom
Loring Harford
Frank Mitchell
John Geiss
Carl Rogers
Franklin County United Way
United Way
Ottawa
Marvin Forker
Walter Pankratz
Drive
Dorothy Anderson
Merle Overstreet
Cedar House
Roselyn Whitley
Jerry Robson
United States
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
By Mee Broels
Alice Brooks
Ottawa Herald
Neediecral Deat
Old Chalaea Station
New York
N.Y. Wol
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Commission
Pratt
Kan
the Outlet
Outlet
Lawrence Opera House
Sutherland Shopping Center
Paola
Side Street Productions
Treasury
C.O
Pvca Sly Savings
IESOC
Langley’s
Bank
Osage
Ryuyaay
Ope
Aare
Doug Higble
ACE
BEST
Waters
Eae Amol As
Peoples National Bank & Trust
FDIC
Ottawa, Kansas
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