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Vol: 1, Issue: 4

July 22, 2015

If these boards could talk...

Volunteers preserve Roundhouse Bullpup

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By Mark Heidebrect Special to The News Imagine a 224-piece jigsaw puzzle of tongue-in-groove maple boards heaped in a pile for seven years in a storage area at McPherson High School.

Those 224 boards comprised the center jump circle of the original Roundhouse floor.

The first game played on the boards was a non-league affair with Russell on Dec. 3, 1963.

McPherson won that game 51-49. Some 535 games later, on March 1, 2007, the last game was played on those original boards. The Bullpups won that Sub-State game against Salina South by a score of 71-44. After that season, the original Roundhouse boards would be taken up and replaced with a new floor.

To say those boards witnessed their share of success over the course of 44 seasons would be an understatement.

Guided by coaches Jay Frazier, Mike Henson, and Kurt Kinnamon, those boards witnessed a home record of 45383 (84.5%).

Imbedded in those 453 wins were 23 league championships, 18 invitational tournament titles, and an average winning margin of 18 points per game.

Timeline in Ruder investigation released

By Anne Hassler Heidel The McPherson News Following the recent resignation of USD 418 Associate Superintendent Chris Ruder, the McPherson News requested a timeline of the findings that led up to his resignation. The following information was provided by Superintendent Mark Crawford.

Week of June 1: A special audit using Scot Loyd of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd LLC was authorized. The investigation focus was purchase card use by all USD 418 administration.

June 3: LOB ballots mailed to all USD 418 registered voters.

Week of June 15: Focus of investigation centered on Chris Ruder.

June 19: Chris Ruder admits to personal charges on district credit card and reimburses the district for $683.93.

June 22: Details of investigation shared with members of USD 418 board of education in executive session. Those individuals invited into executive session included Chris Ruder, Brian Bina (school district’s attorney), Scot Loyd, Superintendent Randy Watson and incoming superintendent Mark Crawford.

See Ruder page 3

Night at the Opera

Photo by Jeff Heidel

(L to R) Mike Rausch, DeWayne Herrs, Gary Casebeer and Mark Heidebrecht volunteered their time to help preserve the Bullpup from the wood floor at the McPherson High School Roundhouse that is now on display at the McPherson Museum.

After the necessary approvals of the late Arlan Penner during were received, a small team of the extraction of the Roundlongtime Bullpup basketball house floor in 2007, he numfans took possession of those bered each board and made a 224 boards on Dec. 13, 2013. crude diagram of the center The goal was to preserve circle. No telling how long it the center court jump circle might have taken to assemble as a permanent display at the those boards without that diMcPherson Museum. The agram. With the diagram, it deadline for assembling the took several hours to inventoboards and mounting it on the ry and loosely assemble those wall at the museum was Aug. 224 pieces the first time. Sat1, 2014, just in time for the isfied that all the boards were annual MHS reunion week- present and accounted for, the end. boards remained in place at a Assembling those bundles of local workshop for about three boards was greatly facilitated months. by a crude diagram that also

By March 20, 2014, the had survived for those seven McPherson Museum freed up years. Thanks to the foresight See BULLPUP page 5

Photo by Jeff Heidel

Students from the Opera Academy of the Midwest performed at the Night at the Opera event at the McPherson Opera House July 17. The students will participate in the Wichita Grand Opera season opener Puccini’s Turandot on Aug 28 & 30.

2016 City budget hearing set for Aug. 3

By Anne Hassler Heidel The McPherson News The McPherson City Commission plans to publish the 2016 City budget and approved scheduling a budget hearing at 9 a.m. Aug. 3, 2015.

For the 2016 proposed budget, the City of McPherson was able to hold the mill levy very close to the 2015 mill

levy level by examining expenditures wherever it could, City Administrator Nick Gregory said in a press release given out at Monday’s meeting.

By law, once the budget has been published in legal form, the budget cannot be increased. However, after taking input at the public hearSee BUDGET page 3

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Summer camps offer chance for learning, socializing

By Anne Hassler Heidel The McPherson News

Person of McPherson

For as long as kids have looked forward to summer break, parents have looked forward to the break summer camps can give them from the kids during summer vacation.

McPherson has a bountiful offering of summer activities that give kids a chance to interact socially with their peers, engage their minds with educational activities and provide structured, supervised fun.

Camp Invention This year Camp Invention was held on the campus of Central Christian College of Kansas at Mingenback Hall.

Students worked on different projects in four areas including Illuminate that encouraged innovation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities; Inducted which focused on inductees to the National Inventors Hall of Fame; Illuminate had children design an invention and work on team-building exercises, I Can Invent where campers designed a video game called MazeWorld; and KartWheel where teams earned points to be able to “purchase” parts for racing carts that they then raced through an

Photo by Annette Karr

Photo by Jeff Heidel

Paleontologist camper Cabe shows the fossils he found during his dig at Digging the Past camp at McPherson Museum. obstacle course.

Tammy Gipson, camp director said students had an enjoyable week of activities.

“They students had a great time engaging with each other and definitely thinking outside of the box. I saw some really neat inventions in the ocean module for deep sea diving. While others were designing circuits See Camp page 5

Entries sought for Scottish Fest T-shirt design All are welcome, Scot or not is the tagline for this year’s McPherson Scottish Festival T-shirt design contest. The Scottish Fest committee is seeking entries by Aug. 15 following these guidelines: • Must be an original work. computure lettering is allowed.

• Must include the words: McPherson Scottish Festival, All are welcome, Scot or not.

• Simple designs are encouraged.

• Reflect one or more of the diverse offerings of the festival including Highland Athletics, Pipe and Drums, Celtic music, Highland Dance or Scottish Clans.

The contest winner will receive a cash prize of $100, a free T-shirt and four tickets to the McPherson Scottish Festival Sept. 26-27, 2015.

Entries should be submitted by Aug. 15, 2015 to the festival at hometlc@ swbell.net or mailed to Scottish Festival, PO Box 616, McPherson, KS 67460.

Will Krehbiel, son of John and Cindy Krehbiel, began volunteering for the Wink Foundation in 2011 when he greeted the guests arriving at the Friends of Wink picnic. He has also marched with the foundation in the All Schools Day Parade, proudly wearing his green t-shirt that stated “Think Wink You are worth a Million.”

Will, who was born with Down Syndrome, has recently accepted a position on the foundation’s board of directors. His unique perspective is a valuable tool for the foundation’s goal of fostering a spirit of acceptance and self worth.

One of his duties as a board member has been to accompany Annette Karr and Wink on their library tour. Karr reads to the children her book Wink the One-eyed Wonder. Along with helping to maintain the dog, Will presents each child with a Wink booklet at the end of the presentation.

Will is currently working at The Clay Works. However, this is not his first artistic endeavor. He starred in the play The Jelly Bean Conspiracy while attending McPherson High School.

In Our Community Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 3

RUDER cont. from page 1 June 23: Dr. Randy Watson places Ruder on suspension with pay pending further board action. Investigation by Brian Bina and Scot Loyd continues.

Matter is also turned over to the McPherson Police Department which starts its own investigation (still ongoing). Voting ends for LOB increase ballot. LOB increase passes.

June 29: A special BOE meeting is called and Chris Ruder’s resignation is accepted. The BOE passes a motion for Bina to write a summary letter and require further restitution from Ruder.

July 1: Dr. Watson officially begins job as Commissioner of Education for the State of Kansas. Crawford officially becomes USD 418 superintendent.

July 13: Bina sends letter to Ruder requesting additional restitution of $4,192.70 with a 10-day window to comply with the request.

Some McPherson residents have raised issue that the matter was not brought to the public before the LOB ballot increase. It is standard district policy to not discuss personnel issues unless board ac-

tion is taken to discipline or accept a resignation, according to Crawford.

Total restitution being asked for from Ruder is $4,876.63. In addition, the district has accrued expenses for the special audit and services of the school district attorney. Crawford said the district is looking into whether the bond insurance the city had on Ruder will pay those additional expenses.

The amount of additional revenue generated by the 3% increase in the LOB is projected at $470,000 slated to be used for curriculum and instruction. Crawford stated the board of education will hold firm on its plan not to increase the mill levy, but will instead decrease the amount collected for construction bonds and interest.

Crawford said he plans to improve the lines of communication between the district and the public with an increased social media presence where comments and questions are encouraged.

Full disclosure: Author of this article began term on USD 418 school board July 1.

All information provided for this story was collected outside of school board executive session.

Deadline approaching in McPherson Photo Contest The deadline is fast approaching for the McPherson News’ “What’s Your McPherson?” photo contest. The deadline is July 31, 2015.

The News is looking for entries showcasing what you love best about McPherson. This year there will be one $250 grand prize selected by our panel of photographer judges and a special McPherson prize pack for other winners. The prize pack includes a McPherson T-shirt, Amics cookbook and two tickets to the McPherson Cinema IV movie theater.

Entries must be submitted digitally to the News at editor@mcphersonweekly-

news.com. Files should be a minimum of 3”x5”, 300 dpi, be original works and show what you love about McPherson.

Please do not put watermarks or business names directly on the photos. Full photo credit will be given to all photos used.

Winning photos will be included in the annual “What’s Your McPherson?” calendar for 2016 that is distributed in September.

Be sure to include your full name, address, phone number and a brief description of your photo and why it’s important to you in your email. All photos submitted may be used in promotional materials for the McPherson News.

Community Calendar Have an event to share?

Send it to editor@mcphersonweeklynews.com The Phantom Blues Band featuring Mike Finnigan will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at the McPherson Opera House. mcphersonsoperahouse.org for info.

Come find all your back to school shopping needs for your kids and those going off to college at this fund riser for McPherson Family Life Center. Over 30 vendors will be present! Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Kansas Ave. McPherson Arts Council Children’s Choir Auditions at First Christian Church, 10 a.m - 12 p.m., Saturday, July 25 and 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 26.

mcphersonnews.com BUDGET cont. from page 1

ing, the commission could choose to decrease the budget.

The 2015 budget authority was $36,962,468 with a mill levy of 51.330. This budget authority includes expenditures for all funds that derive their source from various user fees, ad valorem taxes, sales taxes, reserves, and other revenue sources.

During the 2016 budget process, the city commissioners revised the 2015 expenditures to actual spending level of $23,824,198. They are looking at a 2016 budget authority of $39,340,453. The city commissioners will work to restrict the 2016 expenditures to a level similar to 2015. The

Photo by Jim Griggs

McPherson County 4-H Fair The McPherson County 4-H begins Friday July 24 and runs through Monday, July 27 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in McPherson.

Schedule: Friday, July 24 9:30 a.m. Dog Agility Show 6:30 p.m. Foods Auction 7:30 p.m. Barnyard Olympics Saturday, July 25 9 a.m. Horse Show 4:30 p.m. Fashion Revue & Performing Arts 7 p.m. Meat Goat Show Sunday, July 26 8:30 a.m. Church Service 10 a.m. Dairy Show 11 a.m. Bucket Calf 12 noon Beef Show 5 p.m. Sheep Show 6 p.m. Cat, Hand Pet Show 7 p.m. Swine Show Monday, July 27 8:30 a.m. Rabbit Show 9:30 a.m. Bicycle Rodeo 1030 a.m. Talks and Demonstrations 5:30 p.m. Rural Appreciation Dinner 7 p.m. Parade of Champions 7:30 p.m. Livestock Auction More information at www.mcpherson.ksu.edu.

2016 budget will be funded by an estimated mill levy of 51.546 which is slightly higher than the 51.223 average of the last seven years. This mill levy still allows for anticipated increased costs of fuel, paving, KPERS and KP&F retirement, health care insurance costs and other various expenditures.

Estimated assessed valuation for 2016 is $113,377,893, up from the $108,319,244 estimated assessed valuation in 2015. New improvements within the city limits of $790,457 helped to result in an increase of 4.67% of the expected 2016 assessed valuation over the prior year.

The proposed .216 mill levy increase would equal 2.48 on a $100K house.

Opinions Page 4 – Wednesday, July 22, 2015

My not-so-horrible mammogram

Anne Hassler Heidel Publisher When it comes to annual physicals or having to see the doctor for any reason, I am a big baby. I don’t like being poked and prodded and it seems like the older I get, the more intimate the poking and prodding gets. When I saw that Women and Children Combatting Cancer (WACCC) was offering free mammograms I was a little hesitant. But Jen Bonham, one of the WACCC volunteers, said it would be quick and I’d get a free T-shirt, so hey, count me in.

Swag is a big motivator for me.

I made my appointment about three weeks in advance and received a reminder email about a week before, which was very helpful. I showed up for my mammogram about five minutes before my appointment and was completely done 20 minutes later. I appreciate

that they realized my time is important.

When I first got out of my car and parked behind the big United Radiology Group bus, a lady was getting into her car nearby and told me “It’s quick and pretty much painless.”

That helped put me at ease.

The WACCC volunteers who checked me in at Trinity Lutheran Church were also very helpful and reassuring.

The actual mammogram took place on a large touring bus that had been retrofitted to have a check-in area, two changing rooms and an X-ray unit. The staff on board was very friendly. They travel all across rural Kansas with the bus offering mammograms and said this was one of their best attended events.

I’m glad I took advantage of this opportunity for a free mammogram and want to thank WACCC for putting it on and Hospira for sponsoring it. A total of 58 women received free mammograms and like the helpful volunteers who gave me my free T-shirt said, if even one woman is able to catch cancer and prevent it from becoming fatal, all the time and effort was totally worth it.

For a small country church with about 30 members found in the pews each Sunday, hosting as many students for VBS is a significant number; but, a good number is not the goal of Monitor Church of the Brethren. They aim to reach children with the story of Christ and to encourage young believers in their walk. Music plays a prominent role in this task.

Plain and simple – children relate to music. Thankfully, many from the Monitor community are rooted deep in music; six community volunteers

lent significant leadership in the music department.

The kids thrive in this history and consistency of songs. Year after year, they return to sing the songs their parents once sang. “Apple-red happiness,” “I am a Promise,” and “Kings of Kings” are staple choices.

According to Wilber Wiens, music from Inman’s VBS was crucial to him in the late 30’s. While driving his grandson, Grant Wiens, home from Monitor, Mr. Wiens asked Grant to share a song; Grant voiced a set of lyrics he had just learned. In return, his grandfather sang “This Little Light of Mine”. Using the 12-mile drive home to connect with family enforced one of the

At two years married, we bought a puppy, our first commitment to a being other than ourselves.

Many newlyweds get a pet as a trial run toward parenthood. In our case, the second step didn’t happen until the dog was 13; she truly was our first child, in her dotage by the time our daughter came along. Consequently, we treated her much the same as most parents treat a first child: expecting much, adhering to strict rules, taking a lot for granted.

When she died at fifteen, I was wracked with guilt. I’d been too rigid, hadn’t given her enough of my time. I was a terrible parent.

As anyone who has lost a dog knows, a small animal leaves an enormous void. With her successor, I adopted more of a second-child attitude. I appreciated her more in the day-today sense, while still expecting certain necessary behaviors. I allowed privileges sooner and overlooked more errors. I admired her character instead of

trying to mold it into what I expected it to be. I loosened my grip. In short, the narrow road walked by the first dog was greatly widened for the second.

When she died after only 12 years, I felt grief and guilt, though much less of the latter than the first time around. I had learned more about how to best live with dogs and, with the arrival of the next, I became less the parent of a third child than a grandparent. I was now on the early side of an acceptable age to begin thinking about grand-parenting, but more so, I wished to lavish upon this fur-baby all of the attention I was too busy or too self-absorbed to provide to the others.

My current dog knows no tricks, has no talents, and is not exceptionally bright like her forebears, but is the sweetest-tempered dog I’ve ever known. I gloss over inappropriate behaviors, telling myself that allowances must be made: after her six years as a caged breeder, she’s bound to be harder to train.

Letter to the editor

VBS lyrics transcend the generations

week’s lessons - “Be rooted in relationship.”

Not all songs sung at Monitor are decades old. Most years, congregational member Phyllis Hawkinson introduces students and leaders alike to her own works. Hawkinson’s tunes and lyrics are favorites of the students.

Through the remaining weeks of summer, these songs of scripture, encouragement, and the Spirit’s power will be shared on car rides, camp trips, and ball diamonds. One verse at a time, one child at a time, the story of Christ and his love will be rooted deeper and deeper into the life of our community.

Shana Leck

Not really about dogs The truth has more to do with her tender-heartedness and my unwillingness to be stern with her, should she misunderstand my motives.

Most of my time with this dog involves petting, cosseting, and baby-talk. Think what you will. But if you’re paying attention, then you understand that this story has less to do with dogs than the evolution of a human being. We live, we err. We reflect, upbraid ourselves, vow to improve; we make strides. In a sense, every step of life is a doover, though sometimes, we’re the sole original cast member in the old play.

When I sit on the couch not preoccupied with the things I thought important in earlier years, I stroke my dog’s ears as she moves into a semi-zen state.

And as I do this, I think of the dogs before her, and I atone. I atone.

Carla Barber lives in McPherson and writes a blog, strangewine@wordpress.com.

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Jeff (don’t call me Gary) Heidel and Anne Hassler Heidel at the official ribbon cutting for Southern Ash Publishing, publisher of the McPherson News, by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce with Mayor Tom Brown, Chamber Ambassador Tiffani Floyd and Chamber President Gena Strathman.

The occasion was also marked by a Welcome to the Block presentation by McPherson Main Street.

In Our Community Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 5

Music and its Effect on Exercise McPherson Family YMCA

by Candace Davidson Senior Program Director

Courtesy Photos

BULLPUP - cont. from page 1

an area to store the boards until they could be permanently mounted on the wall next to the Globe Refiners portrait. The team of Mike Rausch, DeWayne Herrs, and Mark Heidebrecht moved and re-assembled the center court on the floor of the museum’s storage room.

The next step was to purchase some top quality plywood, scribe a 14 foot circle on the plywood pieces, and then cut out the circle. Once cut, the plywood circle was mounted on the wall on July 9 by Marty Sigwing and his crew from McPherson College. With the plywood now mounted securely on the wall, the boards could be assembled one at a time starting at the bottom.

Work started on July 11, 2014 to assemble the boards onto the plywood.

However, in order to get the boards to fit together properly, each board had to be painstakingly prepped. This involved removing every nail, scraping both edges of each board to remove varnish, blood, sweat, and DNA that had accumulated there over the years.

A crew of two or three people worked exclusively on prepping the boards.

Another crew of two people wiped down the boards with cleaning solution and air nailed the boards to the plywood. This process went on until the entire center court was mounted on the wall. The last boards were attached on July 20, 2014 just in time for the MHS reunion on Aug. 1.

Volunteers who worked on this project were Gary Casebeer, Mark Heidebrecht, DeWayne Herrs, Mike Rausch, and Roy Sherman. If you have not yet been to the McPherson Museum, make a point to visit and see the center circle as well as other exhibits related to McPherson.

Music is a great motivator. When music is used correctly it can help in several ways; music can reduce your perception of effort, it can help you to push yourself harder and it can add an element of fun to your workouts.

Music distracts us from the effects of fatigue and keeps your body moving in time to the beat. When listening to music with a driving beat exercisers and athletes tend to move in time with that beat. According to Costas Karagerorghis, Ph.D. music can reduce the perception of effort significantly and increase endurance by 15%. When doing activities that are repetitive such as running, rowing, or cycling, using music to drive your workout is extremely helpful. The beat provides you with cues to work harder and use your energy more efficiently, therefore, allowing you to not be as fatigued in the end.

When using music to push yourself use a higher tempo (beats per minute) to bring up the intensity of your workout. This also applies easily to doing a tabada workout or interval training, let the music help you to transition from fast paced to slow paced or cool down.

With interval training music can be a very motivating tool, as your intensity increases so does the beat and as your intensity decreases so does the beat, using your music to drive your workout can help your intensity levels and make you push yourself harder.

Music also lends an element of fun

to your workout so that you can push harder without perceiving that push.

When working out to songs that you like and that have a good beat it is much easier to keep going. The effects of the kind of music you use in your workout are both measurable and meaningful.

When deciding what music to listen to you should think about what activity you are doing as well as how intense the activity is. Is your music uplifting to you, is there a rhythm that is energizing, and do you like the songs. If you are able to put together a playlist that is uplifting and energizing it should help you get through those tough workouts that are hard to go alone. One benefit of going to exercise classes is that the music is already picked out, energizing and uplifting and hopefully music that you enjoy.

Music can help you in so many different ways as you start, continue and finish your workout. If you have not been using music as a tool to workout I would encourage you to try and see if it helps make your workout a little easier. If you have been using music I hope that you have gotten some tips on how to use music to your advantage.

The McPherson Family YMCA is a non-profit charitable association and we welcome all regardless of race, religion, age, gender, income and ability to pay.

CAMP - cont. from page 2 in one module, the next level gamers were busy designing robots/monsters for their video game,” Gipson said.

McPherson Museum Camps The McPherson Museum held a Digging the Past paleontology camp.

Students in 4-8 grade learned to cast fossils, prepare a dig site, excavate fossils and then presented them to their families at a reception last Friday night.

History Alive!

The museum will host a second camp July 28-31. History Alive! teaches students how to conduct historical research and then perform as the historical figure they researched.

Museum Director Anna Ruxlow said students are encouraged to research a local historical figure such as Lulu Wickersham or Fred Diehl, write a report and give a presentation.

In Our Community

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 6

Fishing Derby draws crowd, beats the storm

Question of the week:

Where did you go on summer vacation?

Olivia Fetsch traveled to Paraguay to see family.

“I recently had the opportunity to travel to Paraguay with two of my sisters and my mom. I was born in Paraguay, moved to the US in 1983. The main reason for my trip was to see family that I had never met in person, but had been communicating with for many years.

It was an emotional experience in many ways,” Fetsch said.

Laura Buehrle Stapleton and her family are headed to San Diego, Calif. with their extended family.

“This is the first family vacation I’ve been on in eight years, since before my oldest was born,” Stapleton said. She is travelling with extended family.

“I got to meet family I had only communicated with on Facebook before.”

-Olivia Fetsch

Photos by Jeff Heidel

The McPherson Recreation Commission and Jr. Bassmasters held their annual fishing derby at Lakeside Park on July 17. Eighty-six youth registered for the event. Rain and inclement weather brought an early end to the event causing organizers to cancel the awards ceremony. Here are the winners so far: (Drawing winners will be announced at a later date.)

Ages 6 & Under (Total Inches): 1stJacob Achilles, 25"; 2nd- Grady Burk, 20.5"; 3rd- Timothy Rhodes - 20".

Ages 7-11: 1st- Gavin Richardson, 70"; 2nd- Brock Richardson, 57.75"; 3rd- Ike Bauer, 56.5". Ages 12-15:

1st- Anthony Zetrouer Jr., 65.75"; 2nd- Loren Potter, 47"; 3rd- Ashley Buster, 19.5". Longest Bass: Ike Bauer - 9.5". Longest Catfish: Brock Richardson - 22". First Turtle: Keigan Newhouse - 5:38 p.m. Most Fish Caught Overall: 8 - Ike Bauer.

While there, Fetsch traveled to her hometown of Filadelfia, where she visited an experimental farm that her grandfather established in the 1950s.

This farm is credited with bringing in different plants and grasses that now flourish in Paraguay. Meals consisted largely of asado, which is meat grilled on an open fire on a spit, manioca, fresh fruit, sopa paraguaya, ice cream and flan.

“The fish soup was incredible! Paraguay is a country full of rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious food,” Fetsch said

Alana Murphy and her family headed south to Texas, her home state.

“We took a vacation to Galveston at the first of the summer. My kids loved the beach, seeing dolphins and seeing their Granny Diane. The kids also loved the fresh seafood,” Murphy said.

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Comics & Puzzles WuMo

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 7

The Duplex

The Argyle Sweater

Moderately Confused

Crossword Puzzle now on Page 10.

Learning Page Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 8

Guide to McPherson Real Estate

Welcome Home

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 9

One story or two? Horizontal or vertical?

A home-buying el and divorced,” says Jurich, who’s couple in their 50s affiliated with the National Assohad a heated disciation of Exclusive Buyer Agents pute about wheth(www.naeba.org). er to buy a one- or Mark Nash, a longtime real estate two-level house. broker and author of “1001 Tips for “There was a lot Buying and Selling a Home,” says of drama for these homebuyers who have mixed feelings two. The husband about housing styles should make wanted a grand, Ellen James Martin sure they visit at least two horizontal opulent two-stoproperties and two vertical ones. ry mansion ... But Smart Moves “Picking one over the other can be his wife wanted the a huge decision with significant imease and convenience of a less showy plications for how you live,” Nash says. one-level house,” says William Wege- Here are a few pointers for buyers: ner, the real estate broker who assisted • Try to project your future housing the couple. needs.

In the end, the woman’s preferences Whether you’re 25 or 65, it can be prevailed. tough to plan for your future housing Wegener says that disputes about needs. But attempting to look ahead is whether to buy a horizontal or vertical worth the effort, Nash says. house like the one above are hardly inHe encourages homebuyers to plan frequent. ahead at least three to five years.

Sandy Jurich, another veteran broker “People nearing retirement have a lot who works solely with home purchas- to consider when choosing a house. At ers, tells of a couple with whom she this age, problems with health or mobilworked who never reached agreement ity can surface at any time,” Nash says. about whether to buy a vertical or horOn the other end of the spectrum, izontal house.

Nash says couples with young children “Finally they just threw in the tow- should think ahead to when their kids

will be pre-teens or teenagers. Those for whom affordability is a major issue may wish to choose a two-story house with extra bedroom space for the changing needs of their offspring.

• Factor in the investment potential for ownership of a one-level house.

Now that the oldest boomers are well into their Medicare years, Nash says demand is increasing for single-floor living among pre-retirees and retirees. The result: ownership of one-level homes should prove a good investment over time, so long as they’re located in popular neighborhoods.

“No doubt the market for ranch houses will intensify in the future. Buying a one-story house in an area where they’re in short supply should be an especially good deal,” Nash says.

But he notes that some retired homebuyers prefer to buy a multi-level house where their grown children and grandchildren can be comfortably accommodated during overnight stays or vacations.

• Think through the advantages of a second-floor “hideaway.”

Perhaps you already work from home or expect to start doing so in the next few years. If so, Nash recommends

you consider the advantages of a second-story office where you can concentrate with few interruptions. For similar reasons, many homeowners enjoy a tucked-away upstairs room where they can pursue a hobby.

“It feels good to have a space where you can leave your projects all spread out without anyone bothering you,” he says.

Another less-than-obvious advantage of an upper-level retreat: you’re further from the temptations posed by the high-calorie snacks that call out to you from the kitchen.

• Avoid any property that requires you to build an addition.

What if you’re over 50 and starting to suffer from osteoarthritis in your knees and hips, yet still wish to purchase a traditional two-story place?

Should you consider buying a vertical property with the intention of building on a first-floor master suite later?

That’s usually a poor idea, according to Nash.

“Getting an addition done will likely be more costly than you imagine and take six months or longer to complete,” he says.

Welcome Home Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 10

Interest from landlords, homeowners sought for City’s possible CDBG grant The City of McPherson intends to submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Grant for approximately $300,000 in August. The City is soliciting potentially interested landlords and homeowners for participation in this rehabilitation grant. The rehabilitation grant is designed to benefit residential structures that could benefit from rehabilitation activities to improve the livability of structures. Those that are eligible for participation must meet the federal definition of low-to-moderate income (LMI) and landlords that have tenants that meet the definition of LMI for the McPherson Area.

The City is pursuing this grant to improve the current stock of existing housing in the community. A windshield survey was completed last year and identified a significant list of residential structures with multiple deficiencies and declining conditions throughout the community. Of those with deficiencies around 65% were identified as rental structures. Though much of the focus by the City of McPherson is on rental occupied structures the City of McPherson will consider owner-occupied residences for rehabilitation.

The City of McPherson is seeking interested participants for this grant application. Of the proposed grant, each home may be able to receive up to a maximum of $25,000 per rehabilitation. In addition to this the landlord must commit 25% of the final cost of rehabilitation. Example: if a home is in need of $30,000 worth of repairs, the landlord would be required to commit 25% of that final price ($7,500) and the grant would assume 75% of the rehabilitation costs ($22,500).

For the 2015 Application the City will be selecting a target area of approximately 250 homes. Over the next week

According to SCKEDD, community programs must meet the following criteria to be considered for CDBG grant funds: 1. Must be a benefit to lowand moderate-income households.

2. Must work toward the elimination of slums and blight.

3. Must work toward the elimination of urgent threats to health and safety. the city hopes to select that target area.

The selection will be based upon the area with the most need and impact on the community as well as the area with the most willing participants. If there is adequate interest the City of McPherson plans to pursue grants over the next several years. If the property is not in the selected target area it may be in future years.

For more details on the grants specifics along with pre-application interest forms go to the City of McPherson website at the following link: www. mcpcity.com/?parentid=151 or contact City Administrator Nick Gregory at (620) 245-2535 or by e-mail at nickg@ mcpcity.com. Pre-application forms need to be completed and returned as soon as possible but no later than Friday, July 24, 2015 at 5 p.m. The pre-application does not guarantee an applicant will be selected for inclusion in the 2015 application and does not commit participation in the program. It does let the City know that you have genuine interest in the program.

Pre-applications should be addressed to City Administrator Nick Gregory at PO Box 1008, McPherson, KS 67460 or mailed to the McPherson Municipal Center at 400 E. Kansas Ave.

Q:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a short sale or foreclosure?

A:

Short sales or foreclosures (REO’s) are not for everyone. It takes a special kind of buyer to have the patience and the stomach for these types of purchases.

Foreclosures • Someone else’s headache. Do you really want to walk in the door to someone else’s repairs and deferred maintenance? You will have to pay to fix it up! Ask yourself whether you have the tolerance for that.

• Professional Investors. Cash investors can close FAST (3-10 days).

And there are lots of cash investors competing against you!

• REOs are difficult to finance.

Banks don’t want to lend you money to buy a home that isn’t habitable! Yes, there are special programs to assist you with renovation money, but those are more difficult to qualify for.

Short Sales • A short sale is the sale of real estate (property) where the amount of the sale is less than the amount owed by the borrower to their lender. This is an alternative to foreclosure.

• Short Sales are better for the homeowner than for the Buyer.

• You’ll wait months for the homeowner’s lender to approve the short sale.

• You might not get the “deal” on the price you expect.

Some advice if you don’t have the tolerance for Foreclosures or Short Sales: There are plenty of motivated sellers with their homes listed on your local MLS. Go find a good local mortgage banker, get prequalified, then find a great, experienced Realtor, and buy the home you want at the price you’re willing to pay.

Sources: Trulia.com and Realtor.com

Obituaries and Death Notices provided by Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home and Stockham Family Funeral Home of McPherson and published free of charge by the McPherson News.

Marjorie A. Smith

Marjorie A. Smith, 79, of McPherson, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital. She was a former co-owner of McPherson Laundry and had worked for Miller Kennedy Implement Company and Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Company.

Marjorie was born on April 2, 1936, in McPherson, the daughter of E. Clifford and Mildred C. (Martinson) Johnson. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1954. On December 21, 1958, Marjorie was united in marriage to Ronald G. Smith at New Gottland Lutheran Church, McPherson.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson.

Survivors include: her husband, Ron of the home; two sons, Brian Smith and Troy Smith, both of McPherson. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or McPherson County Food Bank in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.

Deborah Marie Mills

Deborah Marie Mills, 58, of McPherson, passed away at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, while in the company of family members, at Kansas Christian Home, Newton.

Mills was born in Wichita on Oct. 29, 1956, a daughter of Wilma Jean (Place) Curtis and Delbert Maize Curtis.

She attended the Wichita grade schools, Liberty Junior High, Hutchinson, and McPherson High School. She then attended Central College, McPherson for one year and graduated from Hutchinson Community College with an Associate of Arts degree.

She was a member of Kingdom Life Hesston where she served her church in many capacities.

Through the years she worked as a bookkeeper for a hotel in Oklahoma, worked for Kit Manufacturing, as an office manager for the McPherson County Health Department, owned and operated a day care, was secretary for U.S.D. 418 McPherson, as a teller for Peoples Bank and Trust, and Home State Bank & Trust.

Deborah Marie Curtis was united in marriage to Vernon Elmer Mills on Feb. 6, 1988 at Grace Bible Church.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Vernon Mills; her children, Tracy Engle

and her husband Michael, of Owasso, Okla., Darci Artz and her husband Jeromy, of Owasso, Okla., David Mills and his wife Kimberly, of McPherson; her mother and step dad, Wilma Jean and Danny Duggan, of McPherson; her siblings, Diane Beck, McPherson, Daniel Curtis, McPherson, and Jimmy Harrington, of Fla.; and three grandchildren.

Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Curtis and a brother, Steven Stewert.

The funeral service was held at Kingdom Life, Hesston, on Saturday, July 18, 2015 with Pastor Scott Miller officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Life or Samaritan’s Purse in memory of Deborah and they can be sent in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, KS 67460.

Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, KS 67460.

James E. “Jim” Scott

James E. “Jim” Scott, 71, of McPherson, passed away at 12:28 p.m., Thursday, July 16, while in the company of family members, at his home.

Scott was born in Coffeyville, Kan. on Sept. 11, 1943, a son of Doris Elaine (Kittell) and Alvin Willard Scott.

Scott graduated from McPherson High School in 1961. He then attended Hutchinson Community College, Kansas University, Lawrence; and he graduated from Western New Mexico University, Silver City, N.M. He was a member of New Gottland Covenant Church McPherson, where he served as a Chairman and Deacon and served in other capacities.

Scott honorably served from 1962 to 1970 in the U.S. Marines as a SSG in the Vietnam War. Scott was a member of the United States Marine Corps League, American Legion Post 24, and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2715.

Scott was united in marriage to Mary Ann Walline on December 30, 1962 at the First Baptist Church, McPherson.

The young couple established their first home together in Denver, Colo.

Scott is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Scott, of McPherson; his children, James W. Scott and his fiancé Geana, of Cassoday, and Tanya Crabtree and her husband Paul, of Liberal, Mo.; his siblings, Judy Roseberg, of Corpus Christi, Texas and Rick Scott, of Boeme, Texas; his sister Barbara Rowe, of Jacksonville, Fla., Curtis Walline, of McPherson, Bernard Walline, of McPherson, and Rachelle Cavanugh, of Buhler; nine grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Doris Scott; and a son Jay H. Scott.

The funeral service was held at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 with Reverend Richard Skar officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made

Milestones

to New Gottland Covenant Church and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, KS 67460.

Mavis L. Wendlandt

Mavis L. We n d l a n d t Jennings, 75, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015, after a lengthy illness at McPherson Health and Rehab. She worked at The Cedars in the housekeeping and laundry department. She also co-owned and operated a cab company and bus depot in Herington.

Mavis was born on April 1, 1940, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Walter and Grace G. (Going) Juby. She graduated from Chase High School in 1957 and attended Hutchinson Community College. Mavis married Gary Bush in 1957.

She married Robert Wendlandt in 1967 and after his passing, she married Kenny Jennings.

Survivors include: daughters, Brenda Likely and husband, Joe, of McPherson, and Becky Robertson of McPherson; son, Gary Wendlandt of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and siblings, Ethel Buller, Marie Clark, and Chester Short.

The funeral service were held Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be given to McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

James Allen “Jim” Teeter James Allen “Jim” Teeter, 70, of rural Marquette, passed away at 3 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 while in the company of family members, at his home.

Teeter was born in Little River, on Feb. 27, 1945, the son of Dorothy (Inlow) and William Joseph (Bill) Teeter.

Teeter graduated from Marquette High School, Marquette. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Through the years he worked for CMS Lumber and Keystone Railways both of McPherson, owned and operated the Marquette Lumber Company along with his brother-in-law Max Buffington and retired from Star Lumber in Salina.

Teeter was a member of NRA, American Legion Post 253 of Marquette, Kansas and served as a volunteer firefighter for many years.

Teeter was united in marriage to Billie J. Buffington. Teeter was united in marriage to Carol S. Rickard on June 3, 1995 at their home, rural Marquette.

Teeter is survived by his wife of 20 years,

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 11 Carol Teeter, of Marquette; his son Mike Teeter, of McPherson; his siblings, Betty Grubb, of Manhattan, Kan., Max Teeter, of Wichita, and William “Bill” Teeter, of Little River; and six grandchildren.

Teeter was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dorothy Teeter; a sister, Phyllis Webster; and sons, James Jonathan Teeter, Sr. and Ricky L. Hudson.

The memorial service will be held at Marquette United Methodist Church, Marquette, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015 with Pastor Tim Bever officiating.

Family request donations to American Legion Post 253, Marquette, or the Marquette United Methodist Church and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.

Helen J. Thiessen

Helen J. Thiessen, 84, of Inman, passed away at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, July 19, 2015 while in the company of family members, at Pleasant View Home.

Thiessen was born in McPherson on June 7, 1931, a daughter of Inez (Hobbiesifken) and Irvin H. Knackstedt.

Thiessen graduated from Inman Rural High School.

She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church where she served her church in several capacities through the years.

She was baptized at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Church, Inman.

Through the years she also worked for Certain Teed Corporation as a extruder operator for 23 years. In her retirement she worked at Ruthie’s Cafe’.

Thiessen was a member of the Blue Bird Club, a 20 year member of the Inman Museum Board, Community Leader and Project Leader of the Good Luck 4-H Club in which she was a member in her youth, and Inman Red Hat Society.

Helen J. Knackstedt was united in marriage to Vernon D. Thiessen on Nov. 6, 1950 at Hutchinson. Vernon died April 26, 1993.

Helen is survived by her children, Loren D. Thiessen, Allen D. Thiessen, Kelly L. Thiessen, Merle G. Thiessen, Karen J. Shuff, all of Inman, and Wesley J. Thiessen, of Hutchinson, her 12 grandchildren and 21 great - grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon, brother-law, Conard “Connie” Wright, and sister-inlaw, Carol Thiessen.

Friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, in Fellowship Hall, Inman.

Funeral service will be held at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015 with Pastor Bob Dalke officiating.

The memorial contributions may be given to Inman Museum, McPherson County 4-H Endowment Fund, or the Bethel Mennonite Church and they can be sent in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, KS 67460.

Court Records Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 12 The McPherson News will publish court records obtained from the McPherson County Courthouse and the McPherson Municipal Court as space is available. Errors should be reported to editor@mcphersonweeklynews.com CASES FILED Civil: On 06-01-15 a case was filed

by Bank of America against Loette McHone and William D. Rome.

On 06-01-15 a case was filed In Reference: Restated agreement of the Jason J. Jantz Trust.

On 06-03-15 a case was filed

by Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Company against Frisbie Construction Company, Inc. On 06-09-15 a case was filed

by The Bradbury Co Inc. against Sarah Kazerani and Driss Ouamalich.

On 06-11-15 a case was filed

by Mid Kansas Exteriors Inc against Jacque Rinker and Ronn Rinker.

Small Claims: On 06-02-15 a case was filed

by Royal Flush, LLC against Jonathan Heter requesting $3,111.

On 06-09-15 a case was filed by Great Plains Federal Credit Union against Diana D LeGron and Austin J LeGron.

On 06-12-15 a case was filed

by C Janie Ediger and Randy Ediger against Michael Root.

Criminal: On 6-2-15 Megan Dawn Schafer was charged with possession of marijuana a Class A misdemeanor or possession of tetrahydrocannabinol a Class A misdemeanor.

On 6-2-15 Chad Anthony Wesselski, was charged with Domestic battery a Class B misdemeanor.

On 6-12-15 Dawn Marie Ambrister, Canton, was charged with three counts of failure to register as an offender, Level 6, Felony.

On 6-12-15 Joseph Daryl Carey, McPherson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine level 5 felony, possession of methamphetamine without drug tax stamps, level 10 felony; possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor and interference with law enforcement class A misde-

meanor .

On 6-12-15 Richelle Lee Dickey, McPherson, was charged with possession of hydrocodone level 5 felony; possession of MDMA; ecstacy class A misdemeanor .

On 6-16-15 Patsy Mae Haney, McPherson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute level 2 felony; possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it to distribute methamphetamine level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine without drug tax stamps level 10 felony and possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor .

On 6-16-15 Angela Mae Graevs, Moundridge, was charged with possession of methamphetamine level 2 felony; possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it to distribute methamphetamine level 5 felony; possession of hydrocodone level 5 felony; possession of morphine level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine without drug tax stamps level 10 felony; aggravated endangering a child level 9 felony.

On6-18-15 Joseph Leroy Bussey, McPherson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute level 2 felony; possession of hydrocodone level 5 felony; possession of marihuana class a misdemeanor or possession of tetrahydrocannabinol class A misdemeanor, possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor ; failure to wear seat belt misdemeanor.

On 6-5-15 Garry Bernett Byrd aka Russell Richmons, McPherson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute level 2 felony; possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use it to distribute methamphetamine level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine without drug tax stamps level 10 felony.

On 6-8-15 Michael William Wilson, Inman, was charged with criminal damage to property class B misdemeanor .

On 6-8-15 Stephanie Rae McLain, Englewood Colorado, was charged with possession of marijuana class A misdemeanor or possession

of tetrahydrocannabinol Class A misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor; criminal refusal of an alcohol test class A misdemeanor; driving while suspended class A misdemeanor speeding infraction.

On 6-9-15 Richard Terry Thompson, McPherson, was charged with possession methamphetamine level 5 felony; possession marihuana class A misdemeanor or possession of tetrahydrocannabinol class A misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia class A misdemeanor.

On 6-10-15 Donovan Ryan Hiller, McPherson, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs unclassified felony and fail to report accident/ damage to unattended property class C misdemeanor .

On 6-11-15 Chad Aaron Jimerson, Marquette, was charged with interference with law enforcement class A misdemeanor.

Traffic: On 6-1-15 Jason Paul Steinert was charged with driving while suspended a misdemeanor.

On 6-2-15 Andre L. Guliford was charged with Driving while suspended a misdemeanor and operating unregister vehicle a misdemeanor.

On 6-2-15 Bruce W. Richardson, Jr. was charged with driving while suspended a misdemeanor and no liability insurance a misdemeanor.

On 6-12-15 Kyle Bryce Jones, Hutchinson, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs misdemeanor and transporting an open container misdemeanor .

On 6-15-15 Steven G Kreifels, Wichita, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor.

On 6-15-15 Christopher Leon Moore, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor and license restrictions, suspension or revocation, misdemeanor .

On 6-15-15 Jorge L Rodriquez, Moundridge, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor; no liability insurance misdemeanor; no registration misdemeanor.

On 6-16-15 Anthony Thomas, was charged with speeding, infraction; driving while suspended, misdemeanor .

On 6-17-15 Gailen Houck, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor .

On 6-17-15 Kimberly Houser, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor.

On 6-18-15 Alexandria Deshone Davis, was charged with driving while suspended, misdemeanor .

On 6-5-15 Merle James Floyd, Salem Oregon, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor.

On 6-5-15 Rudy Lee Martinez, Galva, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor, no registration, misdemeanor ; no liability insurance misdemeanor . On 6-8-15 Melissa Ann Haverkamp, Wichita, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor .

On 6-8-15 Daniel Ray Smith, Tulsa Oklahoma, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor.

On 6-9-15 Chase Bastian Jackson,New Cambria, was charged with speeding, infraction; operate vehicle without liability insurance misdemeanor; driving while suspended misdemeanor; fail to stop at stop sign infraction.

On 6-9-15 Clayton Timothy Holmes, Pittsburg, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs misdemeanor and refuse preliminary breath test infraction.

On 6-10-15 Jennifer Marie Kirwin, Manhattan, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor and operate vehicle without liability insurance misdemeanor.

On 6-9-15 John Thomas, Houston Texas, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor and operate vehicle without lights when required infraction.

On 6-8-15 Travis L May, McPherson, was charged with defective wipers infraction; driving while suspended misdemeanor; driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs misdemeanor; transporting an open container misdemeanor; fail to provide proof of liability insurance misdemeanor and

defective tag lamp infraction.

On 6-11-15 Chad Aaron Jimerson, Marquette, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs misdemeanor; no seat belt infraction; driving while suspended misdemeanor; refuse blood alcohol test misdemeanor reckless driving misdemeanor and transporting an open container misdemeanor.

On 6-11-15 Amber Clinton,Tescott, was charged with driving while suspended misdemeanor.

Limited Actions: On 06-01-15 a case filed

by Barclays Bank Delaware against Dora J. Trostle.

On 06-03-14 a case was filed

by Bank of America, NA against Wendy Gottwald.

On 06-04-15 a case was filed

by Peoples Bank & Trust Co. against Michael K. Smith.

On 06-05-15 a case was filed

by Credit Management Services Inc. against Elizabeth Baldwin.

On 06-04-15 a case was filed

by Peoples Bank & Trust Co. against Ryan Todd Nelson.

On 06-02-15 a case was filed

by Portfolio Recovery Assoc., LLC against Joyce A. Davis and Elvin L. Davis.

On 06-04-15 a case was filed by Newton Healthcare Corp., dba Newton Medical Center against Janae M. Krehbiel and Zach Krehbiel.

On 06-09-15 a case was filed

by Ellene McKean and Associates, Inc. against Mathew Lucero.

On 06-10-15 a case was filed

by Midland Funding, LLC against Claudia Saunders.

On 06-11-15 a case was filed

by Peoples Bank & Trust Co. against Richard G. Frisbie.

On 06-10-15 a case was filed

by Healthy Lifestyle Wellness Center against Dylan “Jake” Liles.

On 06-12-15 a case was filed

by Midland Funding LLC against Michael Bryson.

On06-12-15 a case was filed

by Newton Healthcare Corp dba Newton Medical Center against Ami D Accardi and Levi Llamas.

On 06-15-15 a case was filed by Midland Funding LLC against Geoffrey Holinsworth.

Columns Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 13 Organization Profile

MCAA advocates for seniors

By Terry D. Bolte Director of McPherson County Council on Aging The McPherson County Council on Aging (MCCA) is a 501(c)(3)organization that was established in McPherson County in 1976. We are one of 10 counties who operate under the South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SCKAAA). Arnie Neufeld was the founding director for the MCCA and was instrumental is establishing all facets of the organization.

The funding for the MCCA comes from McPherson County Mill Levy, United Way, SCKAAA, Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT),Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), and Department of Children and Families (DCF), Senior Care Act, Older Americans Act and various grants, donations and other sources. Much of this funding is funneled through the MCCA to the 8 senior centers and one senior coordinator in McPherson County.

We provide a wide variety of services to adults age 60 years and older. Direct services provided include Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansans (SHICK), LIEAP Assistance, referral services for home health care, hospice, adult protective services, independent living centers, counseling services, social security assistance, Meals on Wheels, public transportation services, income tax preparation and Homestead Claim Assistance, and more. Indirect services include foot care, safety programs, defensive driving courses, free legal services, meals, recreational activities, home winterization programs, Silver Haired Legislators.

Our SHICK advisor, Lori Hager-Johnson, assists clients with selection of supplemental insurance plans, Medicaid as needed, prescription drug plans, etc. She is very knowledgeable and willing to assist with sorting through paperwork and explaining the various options.

Lori also provides information and assistance to persons needing to find services to maintain independence

and stay home longer. She can assist with locating housekeeping services, home-delivered meals, housing, health and personal care services, shopping assistance, home weatherization, and many other services. She also assists caretakers with finding resources to make caring for the family members easier.

The McPherson County Council on Aging provides transportation services to the through funding provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation. General Public Transportation services are provided in Inman, Lindsborg, McPherson and Moundridge on an on-demand basis.

Fees for these services are determined by each community organization operating the buses in those communities. For information on services in each community people may call the MCCA offices or the numbers listed in the YellowBook under transportation services.

Free legal services are provided on the third Wednesday of each month through Kansas Legal Services, at the MCCA offices. These services are not income based and are absolutely free to any person age 60 and older. They will prepare will, power of attorney, and a variety of general legal services. Persons interested may contact the MCCA office or Kansas Legal Services in Salina for information.

McPherson County, in addition to most counties in the state, has an appointed representative to the Silver Haired Legislature. These persons also must be age 60 and over. They represent the interest of the senior population in Topeka. They develop proposals for legislation or resolutions for things that are of concern to persons age 60 and over. They are highly respected by the legislature and have influenced some of the most beneficial legislation for seniors.

Anyone interested in learning more about the McPherson County Council on Aging may contact us by telephone at 620-241-4383 or stop by our offices at 926 N. Main St.-Suite B, McPherson, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Simplify back to school shopping – Save money too!

Family and Consumer Science

by Jana McKinney K-State Extension Agent The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time, but back-to-school costs can stress parents.

Expenses enrollment fees, activity/ rental fees, lunch payments, and supplies, for example add up. So does the cost of new shoes, clothing, and incidentals, like a class field trip, admission to sporting events or a school play.

Thinking like a businessperson can, however, help parents reduce the stress of back-to-school shopping. In fact, following good business practices also may help stretch the funds available. Here are some suggestions to be businesslike with back-to-school shopping tips: Make a list of the must-haves. School districts provide a list of enrollment costs, lunch fees, and supplies. The list is readily available at the stores or through the school district office.

Parents should keep a list of fixed expenses.

Make an inventory of what you already have. The inventory process, which usually also involves sorting, can help parents and children identify what still is usable. Then they can set aside outgrown, but still usable items, for others in the family, community thrift shop or clothing exchange.

Teaching children to consider the needs of others is a lesson that can come from the inventory process. It also reminds children of what they have, and may help them be more able to differentiate between needs and wants.

Assess the difference between usable’ and acceptable.’ Usable items may not always be acceptable some worn clothing items may be best reserved for after-school play. If resources permit, plan to supplement hand-me-downs with some new purchases.

Prioritize expenses. Cover immediate and essential needs like enrollment fees, school lunch fees, and any special required items first. A child’s age, interest, and current growth rate influence expenditures, but parents sometimes say they prefer to postpone purchases until after school starts so that children can see what others are wearing.

One good strategy might be to keep some money available for later purchases. Postponing the purchase of a new winter coat until cool weather is imminent also can be advisable, particularly for a child who is growing rapidly.

Time available at home also is a factor. For example, if a child is growing rapidly, parents may want to purchase fewer clothing items and plan to do

laundry more frequently.

Consider a compromise. The choice of basic clothing or spending more for designer clothing or the latest character lunch box can challenge parents.

Children can feel intense pressure to fit in and may want one or more items that other children have. Trying to accommodate them occasionally or compromising on a specific item can help make a child feel more accepted. Parents should strive for balance. If a child routinely wants more than their parents can afford or think they should spend it may be time to consider an allowance that covers such expenses. Shifting the decision-making power usually ends arguments. Allowing an older child to spend their own money’ also often results in more careful decisions.

Check a store’s return policy and/or guarantees before buying. Check purchases for flaws before leaving the store.

Check them again immediately after purchase.

Weigh quality vs. price. Spending a little more on a winter jacket that can be worn more than one season usually offers more for the money than a garment like a costume or trendy shirt that may be worn for a short time. Consider the length of time items like a backpack or calculator will be needed.

Save receipts place them in an envelope or folder.

Use credit with caution. If paying with a credit card rather than cash, check or a debit card, assess what you can reasonably pay when the bill is likely to come. Charging more than you can comfortably afford to pay may reduce the ability to accommodate other upcoming expenses.

Paying interest on extended payments also adds to purchase price.

Back-to-school shopping trips can be good one-on-one experiences for parents and children, particularly when children have been involved in the inventory process. When you go shopping; take the inventory list with you.

Shopping when stores are least likely to be crowded and at a time when both parent and child are well-rested is recommended. Waiting until the last minute is almost guaranteed to add stress.

For more information on consumer strategies, interested persons can contact theMcPherson County Extension Office at 620-241-1523, or check our website, www.ksre.ksu.edu

Classifieds Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 14 The News offers classified advertising in the following options. All ads are boxed. All classified ads MUST be paid in advance. Frequency discounts available. Email to editor@mcphersonweeklynews.com and we will invoice you by email or stop by our offices and fill out a form.

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Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION July 25, 2015 • 9:30AM 881 15 Ave. • McPherson Amish oak table/6 chairs, vintage glassware, household, (plows, tractors, trailers, cultivators, mowers, log splitter, chipper shredder, welders, and other farm/outdoor equipment), pink Maytag, wicker bench/chairs Sellers: Winston M. & Marilyn Spangenberg Stull Gallery & Auction, LLC Keith Stull, auctioneer 785-577-4873 620-504-6290 View www.stullauction.com OR KSAL for longer sale bill

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Sports Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – Page 15

Demo Derby wraps up County Fair Parent-daughter softball game

Photo by Gene Wilson

The McPherson County Fair in Canton ended the week Sunday with the popular Demolition Derby competition. Fair organizer Mary Jane Lauer said despite hot weather, the fair went well and the derby had a terrific crowd, including youth from the Ulster Project. Winners in the derby were 1st- Westin Mizell, Canton; 2nd- Cory Hollingsworth, Canton; 3rd- Brock Davis; Canton; 4th- Chad Hamm, Marion; 5th- Blake Stringer, Marion.

Photos by Jeff Heidel

The 6th-8th grade MRC girls softball team coached by Von Peterson missed the final two games of their season due to rain. Parents decided to have a parent/daughter game to give the girls one more chance to play. (Above) Jalynn Montford shows her excitement at getting Coach Peterson out at first. (Top right) Brian Opat waits to see if Arynn Almquist catches a pop fly. (Right) Emily Peterson shows Brandi Opat how to put on the catcher’s gear. The girls’ team won by a score of 18-16.

Jr. Legion heading to state tourney

By William Snesrud The McPherson News

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The Central Kansas Crushers 12U Baseball team took 2nd Place at the USSSA AAA Little League World Series in Dallas, Texas finishing with a 5-2 record in bracket play and 7-3 overall for the tournament. Players from 5 area communities include Carter Brown, Tanner Cheatham, Micah Dvorak, Taiden Hawkinson, Ryan Henderson, Jayden Leonhardt, Reed Scott, Graham Stephens, Myles Thompson, Dawson Unwiller, Tytin Goebel and Carson Munoz. Head Coach was John Brown with Tim Cheatham, Bryan Stephens and Dale Dvorak assisting.

Bouncing back from an early tournament loss McPherson Post 24 Junior Legion used some late night magic to cap off a 7-3 win over No. 1 seeded Dodge City last Friday to earn a trip to the Junior Legion State Baseball Tournament in Salina.

Post 24 started its zone play with a 7-4 victory over Hays Thomas Moore Prep before stumbling to a 6-5 loss to Andover. The loss caused the team to push through the loser’s bracket and push and pound they did with two big wins over Buhler 10-7 and 13-4 in a rematch to reach the Zone final with Dodge City.

Coach Heath Gerstner gave the team credit while pointing out, “The fact that we had to play five games to punch our ticket to State was tough, but our kids handled it like champions while battling lightening and rain delays. We stayed focused and used that energy to keep playing.”

“We got to the ballpark at 1:30 in the afternoon and didn’t leave until after midnight with the delays, but played the games with a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm right to the end.”

Gerstner proudly complimented Raine Reitsma and Trey Hanken. They both struggled at times recently but both came through with strong performances when they were needed, according to Gerstner.

Now 20-11-1 for the summer, Post

24 was scheduled to start the Junior Legion State Tournament this week in Salina against Doniphan County Tuesday. Watch for updates on The McPherson News Facebook page as they advance through the tournament.

Sr. Legion Scores Three Big Wins Before taking the field in their Zone Tournament this week, McPherson Post 24 Senior Legion closed out their regular summer season with two strong run-rule wins over Hutchinson last week.

Post 24 scored in all four innings in the opener while scoring a shortened 13-3 victory before following up with a huge seven run fifth inning to close out with another shortened win of 9-1 over the humbled Hutchinson team.

Caleb Schmidt dominated the hitting by going 6-for-6 on the night while Marcus McDaniel, Cody Starkel and Casen Hoover combined to go 10for-16 at the plate as Post 24 dominated offensively.

“We came into the games wanting to prep for our Zone Tournament and we did just that,” said Coach Tony Schmidt, “as all our pitchers threw a couple of innings each, which I was happy with.”

Post 24 took a 15-11 record and a No. 3 seed into Zone play this week in Newton where they battled Salina in their first game and came out with a 4-3 win in extra innings.

Updates will follow on The McPherson News Facebook page as Post 24 advances in the tournament.

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