Demographics

Hello, folks. This is my second post as a newbie blogger, so let's start with a little background. Let me tell you a little about the place where this blog is originating from.

Sterling, KS, USA, is a rural community about 55 miles NW of Wichita, KS, with a population of approximately 2,400. For such a small town, Sterling has a lot to offer!

It is the home of Sterling College, a United Presbyterian liberal arts college founded in 1887. The college's enrollment is over 700 this year, the highest in the schools history, with students coming from 38 states and 7 foreign countries.

Their are several industries in Sterling with national and international recognition:

JACAM Chemicals manufactures chemicals for oilfield treatments, water treatments, carwash products, and also provides lab services.

United Industries manufactures products and equipment for commercial/municipal aquatic facilities and waterparks. They recently manufactured a number of water filtration tanks which will be used in the Freedom Tower in New York City.

KMW designs and manufactures front-end loaders. Main-Street Sterling has been awarded several federal grants for community enhancements and beautification, among which is the renovation of a Main Street building, transforming it into Studio 96, which will be a venue for the Fine Arts and community gatherings.

And of course, Sterling is the home of Brown's Books, Established 2/18/06. This is my online eBay bookstore, so if you're needing a good book, come check out my selection of approximately 480 listings.

So, why TheFairHavens in the middle of wheat country? Well, a haven, by defenition, is any place of shelter and safety; refuge; asylum. It is my hope that this blog will be a place where we can come to share ideas, hopes, struggles, joys in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere.

And so, may we begin; to chart our course as we navigate the tempestuous waters of these tumultuous, although exciting times. See you soon!