I am disgusted! I TRIED to find in depth reporting of the Wildfires that devastated 4 Counties in North Central Kansas and except for on small bleep on December 15th, no continuing coverage like the coverage in Kentucky and their tornadoes. BUT Minnesota was still mentioned because they had their first ever tornado in December.
Now don’t get me wrong, Kentucky was hit hard and that first ever thing with a tornado is memorable. However, California wildfires are ALWAYS on the news. You would think that the devastation of historical ranches and 400,000 acres would have gotten some news time. Even local stations that report aren’t explaining the financial impact of the communities affected and the years it will take to re-build these ranches and economies.
The ONLY way to find out about the extent of the damage is through Agriculture News sources. Thank God the Agriculture community can get the word out fast and they react much faster than the Federal Government. I bet Joe Biden won’t come to Kansas because we generally vote Republican (Yes I said it and it is the TRUTH). Maybe when the Democrats/Socialists Elite go hungry, they might start paying attention to the people who feed them and the world.
For now, I am sharing as much information as I can gather, to keep folks informed. There are still needs and you can help!
Fencing supplies are needed and LEATHER GLOVES for fixing fences and Truck drivers are needed to haul hay. People who can help build fences will be needed as well. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Livestock feed & supplies: hay, corn, All-Stock feed, salt and mineral, cattle cubes. Horse halters and leads.
Here are the contacts you need to help out. Fencing supplies: Natoma- Iva Maier 785-885-4404 Paradise- Kim Hoisington 785-821-1074 Russell- Marsha Gier 785-844-5746 Ashley 785-445-9007
Monetary donations: Southwind Bank of Russell and Natoma 785-483-2300 and their web site is http://www.southwindbank.com Paradise United Methodist Church has an online site to donate. Make sure you designate it as Paradise Area Fire Relief. You can also mail donations to Paradise United Methodist Church P.O. Box 6 Paradise KS 67658.
Livestock Supplies: Natoma- Iva Maier 785-885-4404 Paradise- Tanner Lyle 785-735-8024 Russell- Marsha Gier 785-844-5746
While the towns were not damaged by the fires, they will take huge financial hits because of the loss of income of these farmers and ranchers who lost cattle, horses, farm equipment and their homes. A homeless farmer and rancher can’t feed the world folks. We need to get them back on their feet! Prayer is a big thing for folks on the Prairie and when we have been knock to our knees by disaster, there is no where to look but up. Pray for these farmers and ranchers and the communities!
Educated Cowpuncher 