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Barton Cross Country Teams set for Nationals

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The Barton Community College cross country teams wrap up the season this Saturday at the 2014 NJCAA Division I Cross Country Championship in Lubbock, Texas.  Held at the Shadow Hills Golf Course, the championship meet is slated to begin at 10:00 a.m. for the women’s 5K race, followed by the men’s 8k at 11:00 a.m. 

The meet will feature approximately thirty men’s and women’s teams from around the nation including seven ranked men’s teams and six ranked women’s teams from Region VI alone.   Joining the No. 21 Cougar men will be fellow region teams No. 5 Colby Community College, No. 6 Allen Community College, No. 12 Hutchinson Community College, No. 14 Highland Community College, No. 15 Butler Community College, and No. 20 Pratt Community College.  The women’s region entries includes No. 5 Butler, No. 8 Dodge City Community College, No. 16 Hutchinson, No. 17 Pratt, No. 20 Johnson County Community College, and No. 23 Garden City Community College.

On the men’s side, Sampson Laari looks to follow up his Region VI runner up finish with another strong performance in Texas.  His 8k time of 24:44 currently ranks as the 9th fastest time in the nation.  The Cougars placed 6th at the highly competitive Region VI Championships two weeks ago held at the Colby Country Club averaging 27:26.10 per mile. Barton’s total time of 2:17:10.51 beat out another nationally ranked team No. 14 ranked Pratt as the Cougars also placed 4th in the rugged Jayhawk West Division.

After winning the Region VI individual title Lydia Mato looks to win Barton’s first individual national cross country title since Evette Turner in 1995.  Mato posted the nation’s second fastest 5k time (17:14) this year at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas, but figures to be challenged by Iowa Central sophomore, Viola Kebenei.  The pair have met twice this year swapping victories at the Woody Greeno/University of Nebraska Invitational and the Chile Pepper Festival.

The Lady Cougars finished 8th as a team at a very tough Region VI Championships two weeks ago held at the Colby Country Club.   Barton’s finish was also good for 6th in the rugged Jayhawk West division as the Cougars finished the 5k race in 1:46:03 for an average of 21:12.60. 

Barton’s entry list are comprised of:Men:Devyn Brotherton, FR, Cody, WyomingElder Colindres, FR, Dodge City, KansasBrady Holler, SO, McPherson, KansasSamson Laari, FR, Kumasi, GhanaMarcus Pastran, FR, Abilene, KansasTony Perez, FR, Denton, TexasDarrius Salmond, FR, Baltimore, MarylandKole Stiner, FR, Great Bend, KansasTyler Thornton, FR, Baltimore, Maryland Women:Trenna Cox, FR, Smith Center, KansasLydia Mato, FR, Accra, GhanaJulee McAtee, FR, Bushton, KansasHolly Pierce, FR, Woodlands, TexasYazmin Rendon, FR, Dodge City, KansasKaitlynn Tuey, FR, Great Bend, Kansas

Fall leaves

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By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture

Leaves are falling!  Put them in the compost bin and make compost!
Compost needs moisture to continue breaking down.  Earlier this year we
had good and timely rainfall to do this for us but recently it seems we
have gone dry.  If you have a compost bin it may have gone dry too.   This
is a good time to check the bin or pile to make sure it is still
functioning properly.   This is the time of year when there are lots of
materials available to compost. Remember that the compost needs to be kept moist so that the bacteria and fungi can break down the raw materials.

Use a sprinkler to soak through the pile to the center. Allow the pile to drain. The goal is for the pile to remain moist; not waterlogged. Edges will dry out the quickest and may need a light sprinkling from time to time.

Winter care of houseplants

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During the short days of winter, houseplant growth slows, resulting in a
need to change how we care for them. Although frequent watering may have
been necessary during the long days of summer, the same amount now could
cause problems. Excess water fills air spaces within the soil resulting in
roots that receive less oxygen than they need. Water by touch, not by
calendar. If the soil is dry an inch deep, it is time to water. Be sure to
add enough so that some water flows out the bottom of the pot. This will
help wash out excess salts that tend to accumulate within the potting
soil.Fertilization also should be reduced. Normally, it is best to apply
half the amount of fertilizer for flowering houseplants and one-fourth the
amount for foliage houseplants. Too much fertilizer results in plants that
become leggy and weak. Location is another factor that should be considered
this time of year. Since day length is so short, houseplants may be helped
by being moved to areas of the room that receive more light, such as a
south-or east-facing window.
Avoid placing plants where drafts from doors or direct output from heating
ducts may contact them. Relative humidity also tends to be low during the
winter. If you do not have a humidifier, frequent misting of the plants or
placing them on water-filled trays of pebbles can help raise the humidity.

 

By: Ward Upham

When stress is not normal

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University of Missouri
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Mike Hoff

November 5, 2014 is National Stress Awareness Day

Mary Gosche, Human Development Specialist, Cape Girardeau County and Southeast Region, University of Missouri Extension

Everyone has stress and a moderate amount of stress is normal. A stressor is any demand on your body or your mind. Stressors can be unpleasant or pleasant experiences like a family reunion, the holidays or exercise. Situations that are considered stressful for one person may have little effect on another person.

Imagine taking a nice walk on a beautiful fall day. You are enjoying the fresh air and the colors of fall. Suddenly, a big, angry dog is running toward you. How do you react? Most likely, you will turn and run from the dog. Whenever people are faced with an emergency like this, the body turns on its alarm reaction, called the fight-or-flight syndrome. The adrenal glands give off a large amount of adrenaline, the heart rate increases, and small veins and arteries constrict to prevent the loss of blood. Once the emergency is dealt with, the nervous system kicks in and calms the fight-or-flight response.

Stress affects us in much the same way as this rush of adrenaline. The right amount of stress will help you meet deadlines and be productive. Too much stress can burn you out or make you unable to perform normal activities. Too little stress doesn’t do your body any good and may even prevent you from getting out of bed in the morning.

There are different levels of human reactions:

  • Stress: low risk, needs self-help techniques through education
  • Crisis: needs help from trained therapist
  • Depression: needs therapy from a trained therapist and referral to medical resource
  • Destruction: very high risk and needs specialized professional therapy

Stress management and coping strategies are well known, such as exercise, humor, healthy diet, a friend to talk to, and saying “no” to demands when possible. Acknowledging your stress level and utilizing such strategies is the tricky part. It’s also very important to recognize when strategies like these are no longer working for you.

Stress can build up without you realizing it. The pile-up effects of everyday hassles can become very harmful to your mental and physical health if you aren’t managing them effectively. Pay attention to how you currently react to life’s events. Learn to recognize what level of stress you are at and which coping methods work best for you.

To learn the warning signs of clinical depression and how to get help for you or your loved one, read the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health35.htm

Keep compost pile moist

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K-State
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This is the time of year when there are lots of materials available to
compost. Remember that the compost needs to be kept moist so that the
bacteria and fungi can break down the raw materials. Use a sprinkler to soak
through the pile to the center. Allow the pile to drain. The goal is for the
pile to remain moist; not waterlogged. Edges will dry out the quickest and
may need a light sprinkling from time to time.
If you are interested in composting but don’t know how it is done, see our
video at http://tinyurl.com/c8aw6lk and/or our publication at
http://www.hfrr.ksu.edu/doc1757.ashx

By: Ward Upham

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