Hillsboro council weighs cost to repair AMPI roof

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 27 July 2010 16:31

On the premise of getting additional bids, the Hillsboro City Council delayed action at its July 20 meeting on making roof repairs at the city-owned former AMPI?building.

City Administrator Larry Paine reported that the roof is leaking in two places within the building that have been leased to Golden Heritage Foods for the storage of honey drums.

At Paine’s request, city building inspector Ben Steketee had solicited a bid from Wray Roofing, Newton, for completing the repairs. The bid for both areas totaled $49,694.

Paine estimated the payback on that investment, based on the rent GHF currently pays, to be 81?4 years.

“Our options are to make the needed repairs or tell Golden Heritage Foods they need to find other rental space,”...

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Zion Lutheran offers VBS program

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:53

Zion Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 19 through July 23.

Dinner will be provided for children.

Organizers are inviting young people to “see Joseph’s story.”

For more information or to register, call 947-3522, 947-3204, 620-803-8545 or stop by the church at 106 N. Lincoln St., Hillsboro.

DVDs on Hillsboro celebrations now on sale through Chamber office

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:52

A two-set collection of DVDs featuring Hillsboro’s centennial and 125th anniversary celebrations are now available for purchase.

The 1984 Centennial DVD includes pig wrestling, period dress parades, beards, Kangaroo Court and more.

The second DVD includes all the activities from the 125th celebration, including recognition of mayors, beard judging and footage from the Fourth of July Eve event at the Schaeffler House.

The set is available at the Hillsboro Chamber of Com­merce or Hillsboro Furniture for $20.

For more information, call 947-3506 or 947-3903.

Replace body fluids with more than water in high heat

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:49

When the body loses electrolytes, typically from perspiration, over-<p>rehydration with only water will produce hyponatremia, which is a true medical emergency. Summertime temperatures bring disturbing news reports of heat-related deaths and the familiar calls to seek shade, limit outside work and drink large quantities of water. But experts caution water alone may not be sufficient and could actually increase your risk of severe heat related injuries.

According to David McCarron, adjunct professor at University of California Davis, “You must also replace the sodium and potassium along with the water. This is why athletes drink sports drinks like Gatorade, rather than just water.

“Replacing water without sufficient sodium can quickly produce hyponatremia, a potentially fatal condition,” he added.

When the body loses electrolytes, typically from perspiration, over-rehydration with only...

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