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Volunteer firefighters use their talents to protect the lives and properties of Ellsworth County residents. In some cases, the men behind the smoke masks are:

Fathers and Sons

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The Ellsworth School District has a new policy on training violations for athletes.

WHEAT GUESS Page B3 Tell us when and where the first load of 2013 Ellsworth County wheat arrives and you could win $100.

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Smile — and don’t forget to enter the I-R’s annual photo contest.

And in other news ... Pool workers needed Ellsworth recreation director Ronnie Tenbrink needs help at the city swimming pool or he could be forced to adjust hours. Call him at Ellsworth City Hall, (785) 472-5566, if you’re interested.

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Kanopolis fire chief Matt Munoz and his son, Lucas, serve together on the Kanopolis Fire Department. They are carrying on a three-generation family tradition of serving Kanopolis.

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here is a special bond between fathers and sons. That bond is especially strong among those who serve together on local fire departments. Jeff Landon and his stepson, Jed Bugglyn, serve together on the Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m a second-generation fireman — my dad, Ted, served on the department a lot of years,” Landon said. “I have two daughters of my own, so to have Jed on here is really important to me, because I take a lot of pride in being a second-generation fireman.” An 18-year veteran of the department, Landon said he joined the same night Lucas Seitz did.

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Has someone close to you been diagnosed with cancer? Honor them Friday and attend the annual Ellsworth County Cancer Fund Triathlon on the high school grounds.

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Wilson firefighter Ted Soukup, right, and his firefighter sons Tye, left, and Tel.

“Luke and Mark Seitz are second-generation firemen, because their dad Bill was on this department for a long time,” Landon said. “We were all thrilled when we got asked to be members.”

Jed joined the Ellsworth Fire Department four months ago after serving on the Sterling Fire Department for two years. “It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said. While Jed is one of the newer

Water rates could rise with upgrades By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Ellsworth County I-R

ater rates for a typical Ellsworth residential customer could almost double under a plan that would incorporate water from the Post Rock Rural Water District into the city’s treatment plant. The additional cost, from needed improvements to the system and the rate difference between Post Rock and city water, is expected to raise rates $21.25 a month for customers using 5,000 gallons of

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Holyrood fire chief Mark Breford, middle, and his firefighter stepsons Kenny, left, and Jason Stroede.

members of the fire department, Jeff said there is nobody he would trust more than Jed on a fire run. “I think it’s fun,” Jed said. “I like being up here with Jeff and all the guys on the department here.” For Jeff and Jed, being a firefighter is about serving the community. “It takes a lot of different guys who are comfortable with doing a lot of different things to be a fireman,” Jeff said. “And it may sound cliche, but I think you’ve got to be brave and someone who everybody trusts.” Another father-son team serving together on the Ellsworth Fire Department is Steve Habiger and his son, James. Steve said he is proud James See FIREFIGHTERS, Page A3

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City Council receives traffic study on K-140. / Page B9

water. The city’s current rate on a 5/8-inch meter is $28.05 for the same customer. The information, based on preliminary engineering estimates from Wilson & Company, Salina, was discussed at Monday night’s council meeting. Water has become a regular topic for city officials, especially in the past two years as drought lowered well levels, See WATER, Page A5

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Ellsworth Community Vacation Bible School students sing a song of praise June 5, during a gathering in the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School Performing Arts Center. See story on Page A6.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14

TRIATHLON TIME: The Ellsworth County Cancer Fund hosts the annual Triathlon at 6 p.m. at Shanelec Football Stadium at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

FUN AT THE PARK: Wilson State Park conducts its annual O.K. Kids event starting with a Jim Smith Memorial Kid’s Fishing Derby at 8:30 a.m. at Goldenrod Beach in the Otoe area. A treasure hunt, free lunch and water games follow. Information: (785) 658-2465.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting. CITY BUSINESS: The Wilson City Council meets at 7 p.m. at city hall.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting. MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY: The USD 327 Musical Theatre Academy begins today from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School Performing Arts Center. The academy runs weekdays through Friday, July 28.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

RURAL MUSIC: The Peterson Bros., whose song about farming has attracted a national audience, perform at the annual meeting of the Smoky Hill Development Corporation in the Performing Arts Center at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School. Social hour at 6 p.m., annual meeting at 7. Reservations: (785) 472-4136.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

STAGE COMPETITION: Registration for Round I of the Star Spangled Spectacular Idol Competition is from 5 to 6 p.m. with performances at 6:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Ellsworth Recreation Center.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

STAGE COMPETITION: Registration for finals of the Star Spangled Spectacular Idol Competition is from 5 to 6 p.m. with performances at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Ellsworth Recreation Center. MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES: Performances of the USD 327 Musical Theatre Academy are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the EJSHS Performing Arts Center. SKY WORKS: Ellsworth’s annual Star Spangled Spectacular opens at 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Ellsworth Recreation Center with food vendors and free inflated bounce houses. Fireworks and patriotic music at 9:30 p.m. ABOUT WATER SAFETY: Kanopolis State Park presents a session on water safety, followed by rides on the jet ski simulator. Bring your life jackets for inspection. Meet at 9 a.m. at the South Shore Beachhouse.

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COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting.

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SUMMER SCHOOL: Summer School begins today from 8 to 10:50 a.m. at Ellsworth Elementary School in Ellsworth. Summer School runs weekdays through Thursday, July 25.

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(1914-2013) Elsie A. Wenz, 98, Holyrood, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, in Beloit. She was born Sept. 4, 1914, in Sterling to Julius and Anna (Soeken) Stueder. A lifetime resident of the Holyrood and Claflin areas, she was a homemaker and member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide, and Quilting Bee, all of Holyrood. She married Erwin Wenz June 1, 1949, in Holyrood. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded by twin infant sisters, Hulda and Clara, sister Olga Peterman, and granddaughter, Nicole Lank. Survivors include her son, Gilbert, and wife, Lois, of Holyrood; daughters, LaVera Tolson, and husband, Thom, of Overland Park and Darlene Lank and husband, Terry, of Claflin; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Holyrood, with burial following in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church in care of Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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ANOPOLIS LAKE — Authorities Tuesday afternoon identified the victim of a kayaking mishap at Kanopolis Lake as Derek Wheeler, 18, Salina. His body had not been recovered as of press time. Wheeler was reported missing early Tuesday morning and several hours later officials said they did not expect a good outcome. “At this point, with the information we have, it would be a miracle to have a good outcome,” Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said before Wheeler’s name was released. He was at the lake with two friends, whose names were unknown to Ellsworth County authorities. Ploutz said Wheeler and two other Salina boys — a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old — were camping and kayaking at the lake. High winds overnight caused one of the kayaks to tip at 2 a.m. while the boys were in the water. When the two other boys went to help, they also ran into trouble, but were able to make it back to shore. Crews from the Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Department, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Saline County Mounted Rescue, Plainville Rescue, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Marquette EMS, and the American Red Cross assisted with the search. Cadaver dogs were expected to arrive later Tuesday.

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he Ellsworth High School Class of 1978 met May 25 at the Ellsworth Steak House for its 35th reunion. Fifteen members attended and several brought their spouses. James Mog from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. traveled the farthest distance. Steak house owners Rick and Tina Davis decorated for the occasion. Throughout all the catching up and remembrances, we especially remembered Rita (Nowlin) Carswell who passed away 13 years ago. Special thoughts and prayers went out to other class members who have lost close family loved ones recently and distantly as well. Everyone who was not able to make it were in our thoughts. Rosemary Whitley had the forethought to bring a

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The Ellsworth High School Class of 1978 are back row, from left Luke Seitz, Terry Harts, Patty (Bailey) Ruetz, Melinda (Smischny) Hutton, Rosemary (Payton) Whitley, Phil Carr, and Ernie Nienke. Front row, from left James Mog, Allan Grothusen, Flint Warta, Karen (Jiricek) Sanders, Lori Mitchell, Mary (Copp) Schmidt, Joan (Novotny) Modrow, and Rick Garrett.

1978 year book and several enjoyed looking through it. As class members are also “baby boomers” we had a large class of 79 members — strong for a small town. On a more light-hearted note, we remembered the old Ellsworth High School building (now a parking lot) and especially the upper northwest corner room in which Trudy (West at the time) Berthelsen taught English, and in which many

of us remember a certain mooning incident with much laughter. Attending from Ellsworth were Rick Garrett, Allan (Karen) Grothusen, Ernie Nienke, Patty (Bailey) (Dave) Ruetz, Luke Seitz; Flint (Connie) Warta, and Rosemary (Payton) Whitley. Other attendees were: Phil Carr, Pittsburg; Terry (Ann) Harts, Manhattan; Melinda (Smischny) Hutton,

Newton; Joan (Novotny) Modrow, Kanopolis; James (Betsy) Mog, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Lori Mitchell, Wichita; Karen ( Jiricek) Sanders, Lenexa; and Mary (Copp) Schmidt, Lakewood, Colo. Mary (Copp) Schmidt created a Class of 1978 group on social media. For more information, call Schmidt, (785) 472-8665, or Rosemary (Payton) Whitley, (785) 472-4369.

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chose to serve the community as a firefighter. An Ellsworth firefighter for the past two years, James was unavailable for this story because he is fighting wildfires in Colorado with the U.S. Forest Service. Steve, who has served with the department for 14 years, said he became a firefighter to become involved in the community. “My dad, Joe, was fire chief at Bushton for numerous years,” he said. “That was a big part of why I joined.” Because of the dangers they share, Steve said everyone on the department is close — much like a family. “Everyone on the fire department is your son or your brother,” he said. “You don’t want anyone to get hurt and you have to keep an eye out for everybody.” In Kanopolis, fire chief Matt Munoz, said it’s an honor to have his son, Lucas, serving with him. “I really enjoy it,” he said. “Sometimes it’s a little stressful wondering where he is at, but with radio contact I always know.” Matt said Lucas was following in his footsteps when he joined three years ago. When Matt joined the Kanopolis Fire Department back in 1986, both his dad, Charlie, and uncle, Nick, served with the

"Somebody needs to get out there and do it, and I’m glad they wanted to step up and do it." Ted Soukup

Wilson firefighter about his sons Tel and Tye

fire department. “It’s kind of been a Munoz-type of thing,” Matt said. “I always saw my dad go out, and I’ve always liked to try to help the community.” Both Matt and Lucas said their fire service has brought them closer together. “I always saw him go out there, so it kind of made me want to do it too,” Lucas said. “With my dad, my grandpa and my uncle, I felt it was a family tradition that I needed to keep going.” “I look at him like I do everybody else,” Matt said. “I try to take care of everybody. Then after it’s over, we talk about it and if he did something wrong, I tell him about it.” Matt said Lucas’ greatest strengths on the fire department are his youth and high energy level. “He’s a great leader,” Lucas said of his dad. “He knows the area better than anyone on the crew.” Lucas said someday when he has children, he would like to see them follow the Munoz tradition and join the fire department. In Wilson, seven-year veteran firefighter on the Wilson Fire

Department, Ted Soukup said he is proud to serve alongside his two sons, Tel and Tye. “There’s a lot of people that don’t have the time or won’t make the time to do it, and to me it’s a good public service,” Ted said. “Somebody needs to do it and I’m really glad they wanted to step up and do it. I tried to bring them up with respect for other people and to try to do the right thing — and the fire department to me is very important.” “It’s fun to do,” Tel said. “He joined right before I got out of high school, so I guess I looked up to that a little bit.” Tel has served on the fire department for two years, while Tye has served almost a year. “When I moved back to Wilson from Kansas City, Mo., my dad, my brother and quite a few of my friends were on, so I figured it would be fun to be together with all of them and serving the community,” Tye said. The Soukups said serving together has brought them even closer together. “You’re working with your sons side-by-side, and your trusting each

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Ellsworth firefighters Jeff Landon, right, and his stepson, Jed Bugglyn. Jeff is a second-generation Ellsworth firefighter. His dad, Ted, also served on the department.

other’s lives,” Ted said. “We talk a lot around here about safety, so yeah, it does bring us closer together.” Ted said he often catches himself during a fire run looking around to see where Tel and Tye are. “I think it’s just a father thing,” Ted said. Tel said he sees his dad as a role model. “He knows quite a bit more than me, so I kind of look to him to see what to do next,” Tel said. In Holyrood, fire chief Mark Breford serves with his two stepsons, Jason and Kenny Stroede. “I’m pretty happy with it,” Mark said. Kenny is a captain and is a real go-getter who probably in the future will be one of the main-

stays on the fire department. Jason has been on just about as many years and is a lieutenant. I’m so proud of both of them.” Mark has served on the Holyrood Fire Department for 33 years, while Kenny has serve 11 years and Jason 9 years. Mark said he treats his sons like any other firefighters. “We’re one big family here,” he said. “Everybody knows that when I get upset, it’s the same for those two as for the other guys — I treat them all the same.” Jason said his dad played a role in his decision to join the department. “I love it,” Jason said. “It took me eight or nine years before I made lieutenant, so I definite-

ly had to make the ranks. There was no favoritism.” “I was always down here at the station when they were working on things, and it kind of stemmed from there I guess,” Kenny said. Jason said his dad’s greatest strength on the department is his knowledge. “He knows just about everything during fire situations,” Jason said. “He’s a great dad, so personally I think it’s a good deal to have him as the chief,” Kenny added. “I know he’s not going to steer me in a wrong direction.” Holyrood’s assistant fire chief, Roger Langston, and his son, Jared, also serve on the department together. They were unavailable for this story.

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Though Mack faced the greatest health challenge of his life, choosing the right treatment option was simple. “I wanted that cancer gone. So I asked the doctor, ‘If I was your father, what would you recommend?’ He said, ‘The da Vinci method. It’s the least invasive and quickest recovery of any procedure available today.’ “A few hours after the surgery, I was up and around, walking the halls. The second day after surgery, the doctor said I was doing well enough to go home and recover. “Considering everything that was done, it was relatively simple.” Ask your physician if the da Vinci method is right for you.

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UNWISE CUTS? Department of Corrections, universities take budget hits

he last weeks of the session grew long and contentious as legislators and lobbyists strove to have their issues considered as a part of the budget or tax bills. We have to pass a budget, and given last year’s tax plan, we needed a different tax solution to make it through the year without having to make more than $200 million in additional budget cuts. I did not vote that tax bill last year. However it did pass and now we have to work from there to have a solution for Kansas. After much delay, the legislature finally passed both a tax and budget bill. I did Rep. vote for both, although there Steven are elements of each I don’t Johnson like. Capitol The budget passed by the View House contained more cuts than the governor’s original budget. Specifically, there is a cut of $5 million to corrections. I am not sure there is a safe way to cut that amount from their budget. It is possible we will have to do an adjustment at the beginning of next session to make sure we meet our obligations. Another cut of $35 million is taken from the budget of the Board of Regents. While it is possible to cut our universities, we want to look carefully at where we cut spending and where we cut investing in our future. The largest cut goes to Kansas State University, and within their budget the hardest hit is K-State Extension. This budget and these cuts were the ones to eventually be passed by both the House and Senate. Both of the cuts concern me both for our district and our state. Nonetheless, the alternative to budget cuts is more revenue from the tax package. This was the challenge that held the session well into overtime. Specifically, it was the standoff between the house and senate on whether to sunset the sales tax as scheduled in July. Keeping the sales tax will result in substantially more tax revenue for the remainder of 2013. The governor’s proposal (adopted by the senate) held the full 6.3 percent sales tax to buy down our income tax rates more aggressively and avoid the cuts to higher education and corrections. The ending compromise will eliminate a token .15 percent of the state sales tax, making it 6.15 percent in July. The income tax rates remain at 4.9 percent (highest bracket) and step down to 4.6 percent over the next four years. In 2018, that rate drops to 3.9 percent. While I would love to cut all taxes, these changes will put us slightly negative (expenses will be greater than revenues) in 2018. Of course, the many assumptions made will play out at least somewhat differently than projected over that much time. We will have to monitor changes to see if they are above or below those projections. As I mentioned before, without the tax bill we would have needed to cut over $200 million more from the budget. While this may be possible, I am not sure where we would have found those additional cuts. Therefore, I believe the tax and budget package, while less than perfect, is a fiscally sound solution for this year. We will need to continue to debate the details to make sure we are moving in the right direction for Kansas. There were a few issues specific to Ellsworth county that bear mentioning. One is that the Rural Opportunity Zone issue was revisited near the end of the session. The final tax bill made changes that now include Ellsworth county in the Rural Opportunity Zone. This will provide a few incentives for economic development. Another is the cuts that affect K-State extension. Thankfully, I was contacted during the discussion by the Ellsworth extension board and made aware of the issue. (Thanks to Dan Johnson.) We wanted to make sure the changes we are making in the merger with Russell county are not negatively impacted by the budget. Both Rep. Troy Waymaster, who represents Russell County, and I made several contacts to be sure the staff changes we need in Russell County will still happen. We have been assured that is the case. It is good to be done with the session. I look forward to seeing you at events through the summer. Now is the time to begin thinking about the next session. If you have thoughts about what needs to happen, please continue to contact me at: steven.johnson@house.ks.gov I appreciate the honor of representing you this session. Have a wonderful summer!

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Fed chair pick important Arguably the most important presidential appointment to be made in the foreseeable future will be that of Federal Reserve Chairman. Ben Bernanke, the current chairman, is unlikely to be re-appointed. His term as chairman expires in January, 2014. The experience of the past several years makes it clear that a chairman with a strong understanding of Big Finance and international banking is a must, and even more important someone that will not cave to the egregiously greedy miscreants of Wall Street. Unfortunately, such a person is unlikely to be appointed because of the very cozy relationship between politicians desperately in need of campaign cash and the Wall Street tycoons loaded with cash and very willing to dole it out in

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return for legislative favors. It is a reciprocal relationship that has greatly profited both entities at a very high cost to other Americans. Should the reader care to weigh in on this future appointment by contacting Sen. Roberts and Moran, allow me to suggest two names that should be categorically rejected: Timothy Geithner and Larry Summers. Both are former Secretaries of treasury and both are former appointees of President Obama, but more importantly both are Wall Street toadies of long standing. I would recommend Sheila Bair. She was the

head of the FDIC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, during some of the worst months of the Great Recession. At that time it seems that the only ones willing to challenge the macho men of Wall Street and D.C. were women and Mrs. Bair was one of them. She has the requisite knowledge, experience, integrity, and toughness to Chair the Fed. President Obama has demonstrated little willingness to take on Wall Street in the past and there is little reason to believe that he will do so with this appointment. ••• A recent editorial in the New York Times struck a chord. It argued that too many incidents of juvenile misbehavior in schools are being criminalized with serious detriment to the future of many children.

Although I have thoughts on why this is happening, I will address the issue on a more personal level. I had my butt busted with a board twice in high school. Neither my mom nor my dad nor the police were ever notified and I certainly did not tell them. My dad had busted my butt once and I never wanted him to do so again. The school paddling was mild by comparison. I should note that my father was in no way abusive and neither were the school teachers that targeted my hind end for disciplinary action. The point of the NYT editorial is that we should think carefully before criminalizing normal juvenile misbehavior, behavior that can and should be handled by See MARSH, Page A6

Risky Business The spring of 1867 was an exceedingly difficult time for travelers on the high plains of Kansas and Colorado. At Fort Wallace too few soldiers were outnumbered by far too many Indians. Lt. James Montgomery Bell recalled that deadly year in an 1897 edition of the Journal of the United States Cavalry Association, “The Indians were so active and persistent that nearly all the (stage) stations were destroyed, horses stolen and (station) keepers killed for a distance of 150 miles east and west of Wallace.” At Denver, Colo., Bell prepared to return to his post at Fort Wallace, 250 miles east. Almost no one was willing to venture out onto the trail. The outgoing coach had no passengers, only the driver and a mail guard were on board. There would be no military guard except Lt. Bell himself. The lonely coach traveled the first 150 miles without trouble. At Big Springs Station, Bell and his companions were greatly relieved to find

three soldiers available for escort. Another 10 miles brought them to Deerings Well Station. A guard at that station was sick. One of the escorts took his place and the sick man was placed on a bed on top of the coach. The next station was Cheyenne Wells. Bayard Taylor had visited Cheyenne Wells the summer before and found it to be a welcome retreat from the rigors of travel on the desolate high plains. “At Cheyenne Wells we found a large and handsome frame stable for mules but no dwellings. The people lived in a natural cave extending some thirty feet under the bluff. There was a woman and when we saw her, we argued good fortunes. Truly enough, under the roof of conglomerate limestone, in the cave’s dim twilight, we sat down

to antelope steak, tomatoes, bread, pickles, and potatoes — a royal meal after two days of detestable fare.” Bell and company lingered at Cheyenne Wells long enough to get dinner and rest the tired team. He didn’t explain, but fresh mules were usually available at the stations. The stock must have been run off during the recent raids. Bell noted that the buildings had not been burned, “although several attempts to do so had been made.” The station attendant’s wife had experienced more than her fair share of hair-raising adventure and was anxious to get away from the station. She begged Bell to let her go with him to Fort Wallace. Bell reminded her of the danger, but weighing the isolation of the station against her prospects on the open trail, she was perfectly willing to take her chances. George A. Crofutt, “an overland tourist” of the day once said, “Those were the days, and these plains the place that

tried men’s mettle.” The weary little band was about to discover the meaning of Crofutt’s words. Big Timbers Station was 13 miles east of Cheyenne Wells, just inside the Kansas border. About four miles from Big Timbers, Bell recalled crossing the hollow of a dry creek. “The animals were tired, and while they were slowly dragging the stage through the deep sand of the creek bed we were startled by a heavy volley ... ” As bullets riddled the stage coach, splinters showered Bell and his passenger. From the top of the stage, soldiers immediately brought Spencer rifles into play. Bell shoved the woman to the floor and opened the door to get out. At that moment the sick soldier swung through the doorway from the top of the stage and cried, “I am killed.” He begged Bell to listen to his last message for his mother. Bell had no time to listen “for the lives of the entire party were See GRAY, Page A5

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trembling in the balance.â&#x20AC;? Once the coach reached high ground, skilled horsemen were seen pulling two dead warriors from the ground and onto the backs of their ponies, a feat often seen during battle. Bullets split the air as the coach slowly passed through treacherous ravines. Another warrior ventured too close and was shot down. The wounded and exhausted mules plodded forward at an agonizingly slow pace. Every step could have been the last. After an agonizing two hours, the mules delivered their precious human cargo to the protection of Big Timbers

Station. Only the ailing soldier was dead. Bell and the rest would live to fight another day. Inside the coach the station attendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife knew one thing for certain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; She had cooked her last meal for anyone foolish enough to risk his life on The Way West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cowboy,â&#x20AC;? Jim Gray is author of Desperate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the Violent Frontier and also publishes Kansas Cowboy, Old West history from a Kansas perspective. Contact Kansas Cowboy, Box 62, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. Phone (785) 531-2058 or www.droversmercantile.com

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mer office of the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter. The latter plan could cost the city $1.2 million for water system improvements, according to the study. At present, Post Rock water comes into the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water lines in the northeast part of town after being treated at the water districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant at Kanopolis Lake. A line to carry the water from the Post Rock drop off point to the city water treatment plant, on the west side of town â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something that has been talked about for years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is included in the price. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were some differences in the product that was noticeable to customers in that portion of town,â&#x20AC;? Vandall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The differences stemmed from the different chemicals used to treat surface water versus groundwater.â&#x20AC;? He said city officials will continue to look at other options, including the use of chloramines instead of chlorine to treat city water. Vandall said the Wilson & Company study did not fully address that option after city water superintendent Adam Larsen indicated it was not his first choice because it would increase the hardness of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although utilizing chloramines instead of chlorine would not be our first choice, we may look into that option since the capital cost to updates at the water plant may be prohibitive,â&#x20AC;? Vandall said.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE - KANOPOLIS, KANSAS SATURDAY, JUNE 15th, 2013 @ 9:00 A.M. (SHARP) MARGUERITE F. STROHL ESTATE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELLER AUCTION LOCATION: 122 S. COLORADO STREET, KANOPOLIS.KS.

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slowed the flow of water in the Smoky Hill River and emptied ponds. Adding to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns is the limited use it has of two of its seven wells because the two wells are junior to state water rights in the river. City administrator Tim Vandall said streamflow was reported at 66 cubic feet per second as of 11:30 a.m. Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; enough to lift the state restrictions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; however the positive reading is probably due to this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy rains and could be temporary, especially if this summer is a repeat of 2012. Ellsworth residents have been under water restrictions for almost a year, a designation that prohibits outdoor watering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the drought breaks and we have access to all our junior right wells, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be ok, right?â&#x20AC;? council member John Whitmer asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be better than ok,â&#x20AC;? Vandall said. As a result of its water issues, Ellsworth has looked at several options to secure long-term supplies, including drilling for a new well that would not be subject to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum streamflow requirements and taking water from the Post Rock system and treating the surface water at the Ellsworth plant. The most recent use of Post Rock water came June 19, 2011, when a downtown fire ripped through the for-

â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved spending $325 to Schools for Quality Education, a lobbying group that represents smaller Kansas school districts. â&#x20AC;˘ Reid said the selection of a new board member, to replace Deneen Urbanekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at-large position, would have to be done in open meeting and not in executive session. A new board member will be chosen at the next board meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ Following an executive session, board members accepted the resignations of Francis Dinkel, server; Will Dickinson, part-time custodian; Janet Dolezal, 5-6 English and Joy Traughber, EES teacher. â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved contracts for Janelle Robson, EHS assistant volleyball coach; Bernie Schulte, head baseball coach; Grant Wiegers, assistant baseball coach; Tammy Jones, concession stand manager; Nancy Bolton, junior high head volleyball coach and Jill Jezek, teaching contract.

the required physical forms. He said the policy would be explained at the parent/athlete team meeting at the start of each sports season. Board member Peggy Svaty was concerned about community service. Reid said the district could probably find ways for violators to serve on projects within the school district. The new policy does not include other activities beyond cheerleading and athletics. In other action â&#x20AC;˘ The board approved three summer capital outlay projects.: Precision Safety Technologies, of Emporia, won a $46,950 bid to rebuild the EJSHS fire alarm system; B&B Heating and Air Conditioning, of Ellsworth won a $72,387 bid to replace the HVAC systems serving the commons, offices and back library rooms and Access Control of Salina won a $50,750 bid to re-key and add security locks to the districtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three school buildings.

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munity service at the expense of parents/guardians and with administrative approval. For a third offense, the studentathlete would be suspended from all athletic and cheerleading activities for the remainder of their school career at EJSHS. A student-athlete could be reinstated for the following calendar year with the completion of a substance-abuse evaluation; completion of 20 hours of drug/alcohol counseling and 40 hours of community service at the expensive of parents/guardians and with administrative approval. Also, after the second offense, a student-athlete would not be eligible for post-season recognition. Board member Mark Herzog asked that the policy be distributed to the parents and signed by the parent and athlete before the athlete could begin practice. Windholz said the forms could be signed by the parents and athletes and held for a school year like

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he Ellsworth-KanopolisGeneseo school board approved new policies aimed at student athletes, cheerleaders and training rules Monday at its regular meeting in Ellsworth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an ever-growing issue with student-athletes breaking training rules,â&#x20AC;? said Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School athletic director and vice principal Ken Windholz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So from my perspective, the administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective and the coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perspective â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something needs to change. Obviously the attitudes of our student athletes need to change, but we need to get ahead of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are not naĂŻve. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to stop completely. But we need to really try hard to stop what they are doing, when they are doing it and how we are perceived in the community.â&#x20AC;?

The new policy has a bigger â&#x20AC;&#x153;biteâ&#x20AC;? for the first and following offenses, said superintendent Eric Reid. It also covers student athletes during their sporting careers from 7-12th grades. For the first offense, a student athlete will be suspended from competition for the immediate third of the scheduled season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which could include post-season and possibly the next seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play. If a student is found in violation of training rules during a spring sport, the suspension could be in force for the following fall sport, Windholz said. For the second offense, the student athlete would be suspended from all athletic competition and/ or cheerleading for one calendar year. The student athlete could be reinstated for the next sport season with the completion of a substance-abuse evaluation; completion of 10 hours of drug/alcohol counseling and 20 hours of com-

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GUNS - HAWTHORN-VAUCAN ORN-VAUCAN 12 GAUGE, 2 Âž â&#x20AC;&#x153;, FC, SINGLE SHOT, SN# EGN110 * REMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SPEED MASTER 22 S L, LR, MODEL 552 LEFT HANDED LEVER AUCTION * GLENFIELD 22 LR, MODEL 60 BOLT AC ACTION, SN# W-HAVEN 410, 3â&#x20AC;?, MODEL 283 TB, BOLT ACTION, SN 173420 * J. STEVENS 16 GAUGE, 2 Âž SINGLE SHOT SN# 107B * J. STEVENS 32 LR, MODEL 915 SINGLE SHOT, LEVER ACTION, HEX & ROU 21466937 * NEW-HAVEN ROUND BARREL * STEVENS SAVAGE ARMS 410, 3â&#x20AC;?, MODEL 940 , SINGLE SHOT * REMINGTON-WINGMASTER 12 GAUGE, 2 Âž â&#x20AC;&#x153;, FC, MODEL 870, PUMP, SN# 69728U * REMINGTON WOOD MASTER 30-06 MODEL 740, BOLT ACTIO ACTION WITH CLIP AND GIBSON 33X9X32 SCOPE, SN# 29262 * REVELATION, MADE BY MARLIN 22 LR, MODEL 150M, BOLT ACTION, WEAVER MARKSMAN 4X SCOPE, SN#26726726 * MARLIN OVER & UNDER 12 GAUGE, 2 Âž â&#x20AC;&#x153; MODEL 90, DOUBLE TRIGGER, SN# 23499 * WINCHESTER 32 LONG, HEX BARREL, SINGLE SHOT, LEVER ACTION SN# 25608 * HAND GUNS: J. 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CLAMP * 2 SETS SOCKETS * GARDEN TOOLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RAKES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SHOVELS ETC.* GREEN THUMB LAWN & GARDEN SPRAYER * PLANTERS * TOMATO CAGES * GARDEN CART * 2 WHEEL BARROWS * 2 ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS * GARDEN HOSES * BIRD BATH * METAL WATER CAN * 500 GALLON PROPANE TANK LUNCH WILL BE SERVED: BY THE ELLSWORTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESTROOMS AVAILABLE: NOTE: GUNS WILL SELL FIRST AT 9:00 A.M. (SHARP) FOLLOWED BY PERSONAL PROPERTY. NOTE: ALL 3 TRACTS OF REAL ESTATE WILL BE SOLD FROM AUCTION SITE: AT 122 S. COLORADO ST. KANOPOLIS, KS. BEGINNING AT 11:00 A.M. (SHARP). OPEN HOUSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE 8 TH, ON TRACT #I ANY STATEMENT MADE DAY OF SALE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PRINTED OR ORAL MATTER. FOR INFORMATION CALL: 785-658-7003

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Farm & City

Local youngsters learn to stand strong for God By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

tand strong for God. That was the overarching theme of “Kingdom Rock” — 2013 Ellsworth Community Vacation Bible School. The annual summer event took place June 3-7 at Ellsworth JuniorSenior High School. “It’s going really well,” said Gina McGowan, one of the 10 Bible school directors. “The first day we had 211 kids and yesterday we had 230. It seems like it grows every year.” Each day during the weeklong event, the kids, ages 4 through sixth grade, learned a different Bible point, verse and story centered around the stand strong theme. Along with a movie and crafts, students took part in recreation, science experiments, snack time, and a bible adventure. “Each of those deals with the story of the day,” McGowan said.

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someone other than the police. I fully endorse that point. ••• A cash cow is defined as “a product, acquisition, etc. that produces a steady flow of cash,” and, as in my following example, a lot of cash. In the world of congressional campaign finance there are few if any cash cows more lucrative than Big Finance. This particular cash cow apparently puts out even more cash when members of Congress allow Big Finance lobbyists to write the law as was the case with H.R.992. This bill is designed to make life easier, and more profitable, for Big Finance. The lobbyists wrote 70 of the 85 lines of the bill. And you thought we elected representatives and senators to write our laws, silly you. No, that sort of mundane work is left to lobbyists and staffers, people that actually know what is in the legislation passed by Congress. Members have more important work to do: raise money for reelection.

The recreation is led by male volunteers from the community. “The kids see that dads are involved as well,” she said. For example, on June 3, the Bible point was God’s love helps us stand strong with the story centering around David writing about God’s love. The next day the Bible point was family and friends help us stand strong with the story centering around Mordecai encouraging Esther to do the right thing. McGowan said the Ellsworth Community Vacation Bible School has been going strong for more than 35 years. “A lot of us directors have worked together for the last six years,” she said. In addition to McGowan, directors were Linda Davis, Stacey Davis, Stacey Halbgewachs, Pam Barber, Cristina Jundt, Danelle Leiker, Alice Robson, Emily Thomasson, and Kim

Whetzel. Mary Anne Donley and Susan Keith were director assistants. Four local churches — St. Bernard’s Catholic, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, and the Assembly of God — provided teachers and funding for the vacation Bible school. “Most of the churches in Ellsworth and Kanopolis and the surrounding area also join in by sending volunteers and kids,” McGowan said. A former school teacher, McGowan said she keeps being a part of vacation Bible school because it’s a way she can still be with kids and teach them about God. “We’re so lucky in Ellsworth that we can all work together in the community and do a big thing like this,” she added. McGowan said a lot of kids lives are effected by the experiences they learn at vacation Bible school. “A lot of these kids may

not have a church home, but they come here or they go to the Kids of the Kingdom or Kids with a Mission during the school year, so at least they are learning about God that way.” McGowan said her favorite part of vacation Bible school is first thing in the morning when the kids are in the Performing Arts Center singing songs of praise to God. Throughout the week, students were also involved in a community mission. This consisted of bringing food for the Ellsworth Food Bank or money to be donated to the Christmas Store, which is sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance for Ellsworth County Children. “We usually end up with about $200 for the Christmas Store,” McGowan said. This year, the group raised $150. “It’s very worthwhile,” she said.

H.R. 992 deals with financial swaps, a device that helped wreck our economy in 2007 and one that the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was supposed to restrict. H.R. 992 ostensibly aims to improve the Dodd-Frank bill. Not to improve it for you and me mind you, but for Big Finance. On May 7, the House Financial Services Committee ordered this bill reported by a vote of 53-6.

immensely for bills that result in generous campaign contributions. Look for this one to pass.

those with less ability to pay. His progressive growth plan is dependent on a regressive tax structure.

Why so many members on this committee? You guessed it, CASH; Big Finance donated $1.3 million to members of this committee in the first three months of this year alone. With sixty members that averages out to more than $21,000 per member. Republicans being in the majority on the committee raked in the lion’s share, 70 percent. The committee chairman received the juiciest cut, $140,000. Expect Big Finance to make billions if this bill passes. What are the chances it will pass? For the average bill introduced in Congress the chances of passage are miniscule. The chances improve

Milking cash cows is a bipartisan activity. Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn), one of the top recipients of Wall Street generosity, had the following to say about the condition I have described above: “It’s appalling, it’s disgusting, it’s wasteful and it opens the possibility of conflicts of interest and corruption. It’s unfortunately the world we live in.” The world “WE” live in? ••• Gov. Brownback called it a “fabulous package”, describing the tax bill the legislature passed early Sunday morning, June 2. He is confident that the plan will play “a crucial role in positioning Kansas for growth in the years ahead.” The plan allowed the sales tax to drop to 6.15 percent instead of dropping to 5.7 percent as previously legislated. In light of the income tax cuts, past and future, the governor’s fiscal policy shifts more of the burden for funding state government from those with greater ability to pay to

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We will be learning much more about the governor’s plan as it takes effect. The main question that I have is whether or not all Kansans will share in his vision of prosperity, or only the favored few who already reside quite comfortably at the top of the food chain.

IN BRIEF ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY

Grain prices down for the week

Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day Monday, June 10, were: Wheat, bu. — $7.20, down 25 cents from a week ago. Milo, bu. — $6.50, down 5 cents. Soybeans, bu. — $14.74, down 29 cents. Corn, bu. — $6.91, down 5 cents. The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf, Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis.

FSA nominations start June 17 By Michael Martin Special to the I-R

The Ellsworth County Farm Service Agency committee is seeking interested farmers/ranchers to serve as candidates for this fall’s local county committee election. The nomination period begins June 17. Each year an election is conducted to elect an FSA County Committee member from approximately one-third of Ellsworth County. For 2013, Ellsworth County will have an election in Local Administrative Area No. 3. The election in LAA 3 covers the townships of Palacky (16-10), Lincoln (16-9), Ash Creek (16-8), Valley (17-10), Green Garden (17-9), and Thomas (17-8). The seat in LAA 3 will be for a three year term. Stanton Janssen is serving the final year of his first 3-year term. Producers who participate in a FSA program may be nominated for the committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or others as candidates. In addition, organizations representing minority and women producers may nominate candidates. The

I should mention that Rep. Johnson voted for the plan and Sen. Emler did not vote. Previously the senator had been very firm in his determination to vote NO on any plan that did not return the sales tax to 5.7 percent on July 1. Now, he can tell constituents that although he did not vote against the plan, he did not vote for it either. Life is not easy being a legislator, but that is why we pay them the big bucks, $88.66 day, given the hours they work that comes to about minimum wage, probably less. Jerry Marsh of Ellsworth is a retired government teacher at Ellsworth High School.

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Anniversary

Community

Sherrill and Gerald Steinle — on their wedding day and now.

Steinles to celebrate 50th wedding day Gerald and Sherrill Steinle will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 29, at the Catholic Parish Hall, Wilson. All friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate this special occasion. Refreshments will be provided and music performed by Dave the One Man Band. No gifts are requested. The Steinles were married July 10, 1963. They began their lives together on their farm north of Wilson where they still live today. They have three children, Danny Steinle of Lucas, and his wife, MaryAnn; Vickie Lanter of Wilson; and Matt Steinle, also of Wilson, and his wife, Lana. They also have seven grandchildren and two-great-grandsons.

Birth

Lily Ann Casper Amy Bunch and Bow Casper, both of Alma, Neb., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Ann Casper. Lily was born April 30, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Neb. She weighed 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Joyce Bunch, Phillipsburg, and Bob Casper, Rexburg, Idaho. Greatgrandparents are Clint and LoAnn Bunch of Kanopolis, and Bill and Larinda Meili, Lincoln.

Wedding

Dowling-Grosscup Catherine Ann Dowling and Bradley James Grosscup were married June 23, 2012, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hays, with Fathers Earl Befort and Felix Petrovsky officiating. Parents of the couple are William and Lynn Dowling of Hays and Bryan and Ruth Grosscup of Lincoln, Neb. Grandparents of the couple are Robert and Joan Malir of Wilson, Buford and Jane Catherine and Grosscup of Lincoln, Neb., Maurece Hunzeker Bradley Grosscup of Humboldt, Neb., and the late Edgar and Marcia Dowling, and James Hunzeker. The bride was escorted by her father. Honor attendant was Christine Dowling, Manhattan, sister of the bride. Attendants were Cassie Banion, Shawnee, Tawni Wagner, Wichita, Renee Appleby, Wichita, Melissa Pinkney, Hays, April Tiernan, Hays, and Gretchen Redhage, Perth, Australia, sister of the groom. Lauren Dowling, Kansas City, sister-in-law of the bride, was the bride’s personal attendant. Best man was Ben Polly, Denver, friend of the groom. Attendants were Blake Loper, Omaha, Travis Rohlfing, Ottawa, Kevin Cahill, Shawnee, and Thomas Dowling, Kansas City, Andrew Dowling, Fairway, and Anthony Dowling, Houston, brothers of the bride. Ushers were Troy Fosler, Los Angeles, and Shawn Redhage, Perth, Australia, brother-in-law of the groom. Flower girl was Hayley Redhage, Perth, niece of the groom. Ring bearer was Will Holtzman, Olathe. A dinner and dance at the Hays Ramada followed the ceremony. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Thomas More Prep Marian and a 2007 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in music education. She completed a Master of Music degree, with a concentration in voice performance at the University of Kansas in 2013. The groom is a 2002 graduate of Lincoln East and a 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is an engineer at Black and Veatch of Overland Park. Note to Readers — Send birth announcements, weddings and engagements to indy@eaglecom.net or mail to 304 N. Douglas Ave., Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. Questions: (785) 472-5085. Deadline Thursdays, noon.

Chores and children are long-term efforts Clean the bathroom, wash the dishes, fold the clothes, and the list goes on and on and on. Do you ever find yourself wondering why you are doing all the chores? Many parents have good intentions of teaching their kids responsibility and want to involve them in doing the household chores, but often find themselves overwhelmed and then decide that it is easier to do it themselves. While in the short run that may be true, if you don’t start early it will be more difficult to motivate your kids to help with the chores in the future. Many parents wonder when they should start involving their kids in household chores. While answering this question might seem easy, what is appropriate for a child has more to do with ability than with age. Remember that every child matures at a different pace. Keeping in mind what you know about your children’s skills and talents and the potential chores for the different ages groups, and realize that no child should do all of the chores listed below every day. Finally, don’t mistake laziness for inability. Research has shown that the earlier you give your child ownership of chores the more they can do at a younger age. Most children are very capable — you just need to motivate them. With these things in mind, here are some general guidelines for chores. This list is only meant as a guide and reflects the types of chores that many children in these age ranges are capable of completing: Toddler (ages 2 and 3): Toddlers love to help with chores, and while their helping may not always be as helpful as we would hope, keeping their excitement and the habit of helping out alive, is worth the extra effort on our part. Lots of toddlers love to see a visual reminder of their success, making sticker charts is a great choice. Although chores may only be completed with you helping each step of the way, you are creating positive habits for children who will find chores and helping a way of life. Chores 2-3 year olds can do: Help make the bed; pick up toys and books; put clothes in the dirty clothes hamper; take laundry to the laundry room; help feed pets; dust with socks on their hands. Preschooler (ages 4-5): The great thing about preschool aged kids is that they are still fairly motivated to help. Preschoolers also love individual time with adults. If you take some time to teach them new chores one on one, they will usually love it. Many kids at this age are ready to do chores without constant supervi-

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Extension Focus sion. Kids at this stage love rewards, and they don’t have to be huge. Try using a sticker chart that allows them to build up to bigger rewards. For some preschoolers, tying chores to an allowance is a great choice. Chores preschoolers can do: Take out recycling; wash dishes (with supervision); wipe out bathroom sinks; fold dish towels; set the table with supervision; clear the table with supervision; help a parent prepare food; help a parent carry in the lighter groceries; match socks in the laundry; hang up towels in the bathroom; clean floors with a dry mop; any chores listed in previous age group. Early Elementary (ages 6-8): Although enthusiasm for chores may diminish for school-aged kids, they have other redeeming qualities that work well for chores. What most school-aged children have in abundance is an overwhelming desire to be independent. Parents and caregivers can guide children to become self-sufficient in their chores by using chore charts to keep track of their responsibilities. Be sure to keep track of completed responsibilities because this will help motivate children to continue working. Chores early elementary kids can do: Get the mail; rake leaves; sweep, vacuum, and mop; take out trash; fold and put away laundry; put their laundry in their drawers and closets; put away dishes from the dishwasher; help prepare food with supervision; any chores listed in previous age groups. Upper Elementary (9-11) and Middle School (12-14): This older group of children suddenly becomes capable of a lot of things in a short amount of time. Kids at this age will appreciate a set schedule and expectations. Try throwing a lot of unexpected work at them and watch them get upset. But if you create a schedule or system with a little input from them, you’ll find a smooth transition. It’s best to find a system that works for your family. Try not to change it without the input and support of the people it directly affects. Part of this system should address rewards and negative consequences for chores so that these results are laid out and understood in advance. Chores upper elementary kids can do: Take garbage to the curb; clean toilets; mop floors; wash dishes; prepare a few easy meals on their own; learn to use the

washer and dryer; any chores listed in previous age groups. Chores middle school kids can do: Clean tub/shower; clean out fridge/freezer; supervise younger children’s chores; help wash the car; operate the washer and dryer; change light bulbs; change the vacuum bag; dust, vacuum, clean bathrooms, and do dishes; clean mirrors; mow the lawn with supervision; prepare an occasional family meal; any chores listed in previous age groups. High School (15-18): Most teenagers are capable of handling nearly any chore in the home, as long as they’ve been taught properly. One thing to be sensitive to, however, is the cramped schedule that many teenagers find themselves with. Just as we get overwhelmed when we have too much to do, teenagers can find themselves struggling to maintain an unmanageable workload. Monitor your teens schedule and adjust activities and chores accordingly. Chores high schoolers can do: All parts of the laundry; clean out refrigerator; prepare meals; prepare grocery lists; do assigned housework without prompting; do yard work as needed; wash windows with supervision; deep cleaning of household appliances, such as defrosting the freezer, as needed; any chores listed in previous age groups. Remember that children mature at their own pace and not all kids will be capable of advanced chores at the same age, just as some children may be ready for more difficult chores at a younger age. The most important guidelines are supervision and evaluation of your child’s needs and abilities. Be sure to advance your child through more challenging chores as they master the basic ones. It can be easy to let a child keep performing the same chores because they are good at them, but introducing new chores at regular intervals will actually benefit them in the long run. Be sure to institute a “training period” with new chores where you are teaching them the ins and outs of how to clean properly. I’m looking forward to implementing some of these with my own kids, because having kids that can help around the house keeps the house cleaner and gives all of us more time for fun activities. Jamie Rathbun is the Family and Consumer Sciences agent in Ellsworth County. Her column appears the first and third weeks of the month. For more information on this column, nutrition, food safety, parenting, financial management, health and safety email Jamie at jrathbun@ksu.edu or call the Ellsworth County Extension Office at (785) 472-4442.

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ELLSWORTH

WILSON and HOLYROOD

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a suggested donation of $3.15 and under 60 are $5. Reservations may be made by calling by 2 p.m. the day before the meal. Call Ellsworth at (785) 472-5185.

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a suggested donation of $3.15 and under 60 are $4.50. The center offers free rolls and coffee at 9 a.m. on Fridays. Call the Wilson Senior Center at (785) 658-2388, or Holyrood at (785) 252-3640.

MONDAY — Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans and rolls. TUESDAY — Liver and onions (or hamburger), baked potato, mixed vegetables, rolls. WEDNESDAY — Baked potato bar, chicken sandwich and tomato. THURSDAY — Salad bar and cottage cheese. FRIDAY — Oven-baked fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and roll.

Club News GFWC Sorosis The GFWC Sorosis Club of Wilson met May 13 at Grandma’s Soda Shop for dinner and their final meeting of the summer.

Roll call was answered with “Summer Plans”. Members of the scholarship committee reported receiving seven outstanding entries. Alex Borell was chosen to receive the Sorosis Scholarship at the May 16 Achievement

MONDAY — Hamburger on bun with lettuce, tomato and onion, baked beans, potato salad, melon and milk. TUESDAY — Pork roast, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, roll, apple crisp and milk. WEDNESDAY — Liver and onions, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, pudding and milk. THURSDAY — Chicken and rice, green beans, roll, fruit in gelatin and milk. FRIDAY — Beef stroganoff and noodles, mixed vegetables, roll, fruit dessert and milk .

Night at Wilson High School. Alice Malir and Lucille Janda attended the GFWC Kansas State Convention April 12-13 at Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center. They were in charge of the Rosemary House, a pro-

gram to honor members who died the past year. Donations to several program were approved. Members of the program committee met June 3 at Lang Memorial Library, Wilson, to work on the 2013-14 programs.

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 13, 2013

Kindergarten – Mrs. Tripp My family is special because … We like to play games. Izabelle Bernie We like to play the Wii. Elisia Carrazco We like to go to the zoo together. Ava Charowhas We have a nice house. Kenton Cunningham We are the Jansen and Duncan family. Billy Duncan My family likes dogs. Braydon Halbgewachs We have kittens. Caleb Hays We get to play and color with each other. Danica Hicks They love me. Landin Johnson Sometimes we go to the lake. Ian Mikulecky We do stuff and I like to do stuff too. Nelson Neuman They always listen to me. Camila Placencia We get to have picnics. Tate Reid We really like animals. Ashlyn Rodriguez We all like the jayhawks. Jessa Schultz Sometimes we play games together. Issac Womelsdorf

First Grade – Miss Wright My family is special because they play with me. I like my mom even more when she does fun things with me. I love my family because they cook for me. My family is special because they love me. By Kason My dad is the best dad ever. My mom is awesome too, because she cooks for me. My brothers play with me. Well, my grandpa was a great guy. My cousin graduated at the high school. By Loden My family is very important to me. I like to play games with my family. We like to go to the park. Bryson and me got to dig in the dirt at Granny’s house. I like to read to my mom. By Rylan

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I play games with my mom and dad. I like my mom and dad because I got to go to the beach with them. I like my mom and dad because they are nice to me. My mom and dad do puzzles with me. My mom and dad paint with me. By Faith I like my family because we go on fun trips! In the summer we get to go to Chicago. I also like my family because we always play board games. We play Sorry. I love my family because they love me. By Aislyn My Dad and I go fishing. I like to play games with my family and jump on the trampoline with my sister and my brother. I love my family and they love me, too. I like it when my mom makes enchiladas. By Trenton My brother and me play catch together. I love my mom because she takes us places. I love my family because they love me, too. My cousin Haden and I have a lot of fun together. My cousin Tyler and I play together. By Jordan My mom is special because she gives me kisses and hugs. I love my dad. He is the best dad in the world because he was in the army. We love my step-sister. She is the best one in the world because she lets me play on her phone. By Emma My family is important because they take care of me. My cousins like to play hide-and-go-seek. My sister likes to sleep with me because she loves me. I love my family and my family loves me. By Allison My mom and dad take me fishing. My mom makes supper. My sister lets me use her blanket. My kitten under the house is named Spot. My dog Bee is nice. My grandma lets me have candy. By Kylee I’m going to miss my sister because she graduated. My dad is important because he was there for my birth. My mom is special because she cooks for me. When I am nice to my brother and I ask him if he wants to play catch, he says yes. By Will My family is very special to me because we all like to go to the lake and fish. I like to play football with my brother because

it is my favorite sport. I really like to play board games with my mom because I always win! I love my family and they love me, too. Maybe someday me and Dad will go shed hunting. By Cole

because we play games together. Also, my family is special because we love each other. Finally, my family is special because we go to the park together. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Brendan Anderson

I love my grandma because she lets me go to her house for the night. My dad is the best because he lets me go to work with him. Charlotte is fun because she pretends her bed is a camper. My mom lets me play her iPod. By Colton

My family is very special. First of all, my family is special because they help me. Next, my family is special because they love me. Also, my family is special because they are nice. Finally, my family is special because they kiss me good night. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Chloe Biehler

My mom is at home watching the baby. My dad is working at Pizza Hut so we can get lots of money. My sister and I love summer a lot because we get to swim a lot. We got a sprinkler. By Tucker My family is the best because they take my sisters and me out for ice cream. My dad is the best because he takes us to the park to play. I love my sister because she is the best at sports. My mom is the best at cooking us supper. By Maddie My family is special because we talk sometimes. My mom makes supper because I like my mom’s food. My family takes care of me. My family and I go fishing. Me and my family play Wii, then we go to bed. By Reese My dad lets us ride the four-wheeler. My mom lets me go to my friends house. My grandma lets me sleep with her. My sister lets me sleep with her. By Trenadie I’m having a great time with my mom and dad. I love my mom and dad because my mom gives me the cooties and my dad gives me the spikies. My family is special because we all have a different sense of humor. By Ethan My family is very nice. I go to the dunes with my family. We roast marshmallows at the dunes. I go swimming at the pool with my dad and aunt. I go bike riding with my aunt Kayla. I go fishing with my dad. Grandpa lets me ride the go kart. By Ralph

First Grade – Mrs. KurzSebesta

My family is very special. First of all, my family is special because we play tennis together. Next, my family is special

My family is very special. First of all, it’s special because I have sisters to play with. Next, we spend time together every night. Also, my family and I play baseball together. Finally, my family celebrates holidays together. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Peyton Coonrod My family is very special. First of all, mommy buys me clothes. Next, my grandpa loves me so much. Also, my grandma calls me doodlebug. Finally, my mom and grandpa and grandma love me. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Devin Francis My family is very special. First of all, my family is special because I go see my gamma. Next, I go see my nin. Also, when it’s Christmas I get presents. Finally, my family is so special because I love my family. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Jacob Hayes My family is very special. First of all, we celebrate my birthday at the bowling alley. Next, we go to the lake to see fireworks. Also, my mom helps me with my homework. Finally, my grandma makes delicious suppers. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Nash Hellebust My family is very special. First of all, God made them just like they are. Next, I love them. Also, I like my family. Finally, they are nice. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Macey Homeier My family is very special. First of all, they help me up. Next, they love me always. Also, they play with me too like ball. Finally, they are nice to me. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Ella Hoppe My family is very spe-

cial. First of all, I like that my family is special because they play tag with me. Next, they help me do my homework some times. Also, their snow ice cream is very good because they put flavor in the snow ice cream. Finally, their food is very good food. The food is like hot dogs and hamburgers and meatballs. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Malachi Huck My family is very special. First of all, sometimes my sister and I play two player on the Wii. Next, my family helps me do my homework. Also, my mom lets me go to the park. Finally, my mom lets me go play at the school park. I’m so cute that my family is special. By Sam Karst My family is very special. First of all, my mom helps me. Next my dad helps me cook. Also, my brother plays with me. Finally, my sister loves me. I’m so special that my family is special. By Isabelle Lindsley My family is very special. First of all, my big brother helps me out. Next, my mom takes me to the place to take care of me when my mom goes to work. Also, my dad watches me when he is off work. Finally, my sister cares about me. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Skylar Nitcher My family is very special. First of all, they love me when I am happy. Next, my mom and dad love me. Also, they love me when I do my work and read books. Finally, they love me when I am with them. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Wyatt Pelzel My family is very special. First of all, I love them and they love me. Next, we play the Wii together. Also, we play baseball together. Finally, we play soccer together. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Dalton Pruitt My family is very special. First of all, my brother is weird. Next, my mom is older than my dad. Also, my dad is getting his tonsils out today. Finally, my mom gets me the things that I want. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Kylee Riggins My family is very special. First of all, they play with me. Next, they are nice to me. Also, they help me do homework. Finally, they are special

because they are my family. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Isaac Roddey My family is very special. First of all, they are nice to me. Next, they love me and my little brother too. Finally, they are special to me because I love them so, so, so much. By Ryley Steinhaus My family is very special. First of all, my family is special because on my birthday they help me. Next, my family is special because they help me when I need help. Also, my family is special because they do nice things to people. Finally, my family is special because they are nice to me when I am playing. I’m so glad that my family is special. By Kylan Turnipseed My family is very special. First of all, I get to go swimming. Next, I get to spend the night with my grandma and grandpa. Finally, on my birthday they sing “Happy Birthday.” I’m so happy that my family is special. By Rayne Wallace My family is very special. First of all, my family is very special because they love me. Next, my family plays tag with me. Also, my family plays games with me. Finally, my family helps us spray weeds in the fields. I’m so happy that my family is special. By Lexi West

Second Grade – Miss Donley

My family means to me that we take care of each other. I have an awesome mom. I like to play games with my sister and my mom. I like to play with the new remote controlled cars with my sister and Brent. My family has a lot of fun every year. I have an awesome family. – Klayton Bradford My family means loving each other. Family means to love one another not hate. My family shares our stuff. My family helps each other. My family does stuff for each other. – Cameron DeCouteau My family means a whole lot to me. They mean a lot to me because they love me and care for me. They also mean a lot to me because they like to do fun things with me a lot. They play catch and we play basketball too. I wouldn’t know what to do if they weren’t my family. – Weston Fries See FATHER, Page A9

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My family means a lot to me. I like my family because they help me with words in a book. My family also got me a monster truck called Ice Monster. I love my family because they are nice to me all of the time. My family is very special to me. – Enrique Garcia My family means a lot to me because they do a lot of fun stuff. My brothers have school plays then after the play we go out to get ice cream. They also go on bike rides and I go with them. My mom and dad bought a Wii U. We all have played on it and they buy food for me. They also buy food for my brothers too. They buy clothes that I can’t buy and they buy clothes for my brothers too. I love my family so much and they love me too. – Anthony Halbgewachs Family means caring for each other. We love one another. We take vacations together. They take care of me. My family means a lot to me. – Jordan Hysong Helping each other is what family means to me. They are very nice all of the time. When I had my surgery they looked after me. My family lets me play the computer when I want to. My family is very thoughtful. – Jacob Keller My family means hugs and kisses. It is a good feeling to me. My family also means life and love. I think that family is important to everyone. My mom, dad, and sisters are very important to me. My family cares a lot about me. – Tyson Mai My family means to me a lot of love. They also are my best friends. They are always there when I need them. I love my family a lot. Sometimes I get sad and they cheer me up. I hope my family stays the way they are. – Sarah Maxwell

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My family means love to me. They are the best family ever. I like how they love me so much. They make me happy when I am sad. When they are alone I keep them company. I never want to leave my family. – Leah Modrow My family means a lot to me because they love me, care about me, and take care of me. Also, they’re nice to me. I like it when my mom and dad do not put too much pressure on me when I am in trouble. They mean a lot to me because they help me get smarter, healthy, and strong all the time. Some of my strength comes from when I exercise with my mom and when I go fishing with my dad. My dad is also called the One Man Band and I love it when I get to play with him on stage at the Dry Dock. – Vincent Pickering What my family means to me is helping each other. My family means having fun together. I love my sis because she helps me do homework when it is due the next day even when she has a ton of homework herself. I love my Papa because he is working on the basement and he gives me big hugs. I love my mom because she comforts me in times when I am sad and she makes me happy right away. I love my Nana because she lets me spend the night at her house and we make pancakes in the morning. I love my Aunt Stacey, Uncle Mark, and my cousin, Colin, because they let us stay at their house for a week. – Braeden Sheridan My family means a lot to me. My sister and brother can be really fun, playful, nice, kind, funny, and friendly. I love my whole family especially my mom and dad! I love them all the same amount! I love my mom because she takes me swimming when it’s open. I love my sister because

she is nice, kind, and always there when someone is hurt. My dad tries to take me fishing too. My brother is always playing with me! That’s how my family is important to me! – Calli Sheridan My family means a lot to me because they help me when I need help. My mom and dad mean the most to me. They give me stuff when I want it. My sisters are important to me also because they play with me a lot. My dog, I care for a lot, so she won’t get sick so I feed her and give her water. I’m so glad I have my family. – Ryan Tenbrink

Second Grade Mrs. Robson

My family is special because we have fun together. My family also takes a vacation every year. My family also eats out a lot. My family likes to be outside. That is what my family does and why they are the best! By Isaac My family is very special to me. My family members are my Mom Lacy, my dad Jerry, my two sisters Laura and Sarah. I also have brothers named Matthew, Jacob, Eli, and Caleb. I have lots of family members! I love my family so much and I don’t know what I would do without them. My family is very special to me, I love them and they’re very fun. By Colton I love my family because they help me stay healthy. My family is special because they never leave me behind. I love my family because they help keep my body clean. I love my family because they are nice to me. I love my family because they don’t treat me like a baby anymore. I love my family because they let me go to the school park after school. My parents are the best! By Trenton

I love my family because we have fun together. We play Candyland together, we swim together, we play Just Dance 3 together, and we ride bikes together. We do so many things together. But the most important thing is we spend time together. By Caylee I love my family! My family always has a trip planned. They are very supportive of me. I love my family very much! By Katie My mom is special because she does things for me. My dad is special because he helps me when I need help. My sister is fun because she plays with me. My brother is fun to play with. My family cares for me. By Chris My mom and dad are divorced. My mom is special because she lets me get an iPad, video games and a movie. She even lets us go to the park. That is what my mom lets us do. My family is very fun! By Rigdon My family is special because we have fun. We also eat out a lot. My brother and sister are fun! My mom and dad are caring. My family is very nice. By Byron I have a cool family. My mom and dad are divorced but I’m cool with it. They are my family and I love them! I have a brother. He thinks he is cute. I love my two dogs. They are toy poodles but they are not really toys. They are called that because they are small. My family is cool. By Hadleigh I love my family very

much. Every Thursday my dad gets me ice cream. My dad’s the best. Yesterday my family roasted hot dogs. My family is the best because we do things together. By Aleyna I love my family because they love me, too. My dad takes me where I want when I want. That is why I love him. I love my mom because she would do anything for me. That’s why I love me family! By Rowdy My mom and dad are divorced but we still have fun together. Dad is fun!! So is Mom!! I love my family. By Cole

Third Grade Mrs. Brown

My family lives in a white house by the railroad tracks in Ellsworth. There are three people in my family. My dad’s name is Tim. He goes hunting. My family and I go to the pond and swim. My brother and I like to play the Xbox 360. My sister and I don’t play with each other. My brother is 14 and my sister is 11. We go on a cruise on a dirt road and do a donut in my dad’s truck. I like to go hunting at the pond. I miss my brother and my mommy. I love my dad and my sister. I love my dog, Dolly. By Landon There are eight people in my family. I live in two different places. I live with my dad in Gorham, Kan., and with my mom on Vesper Road. My mom breeds, sells and grooms standard poodles. My dad works in the oil field. I like going camping with my dad. My mom and I like to go to the lake and fish.

A9 I like to do sports, like baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and football. I have 5 siblings. My youngest is my brother Isaac. He is 7. My next sibling is Emma, my stepsister. She is seven and a half. Next is me, and I am nine. Next is Courtney. She is my sister and she is 12. Next is my step-sister Maggie, who is 13. Ostin is the oldest and he is 14. My sister and I like to play volleyball. Me and my brothers like to play Xbox. It was fun when we went out to the lake and my mom threw me in. I love my family very much. They make my life come together. I love them all. By Dalton I have one dog that is 14 weeks old and I have 2 dads, a mom and a stepmom. I have two stepbrothers and one real one. I also have a sister and a step-sister. I live in Ellsworth and on summer break I go to my Mom’s. I play with my aunt and uncle. I go to the pool with my mom. There are 9 people in my family. My sister is 12 years old. My other brothers just like to have fun. They are 7, 10, and 11 years old. I like to play games with them. I went fishing with all of them and we also go swimming with them. I went to the lake with them. In July we go to Iowa and all my family groups up and shoots fireworks. My family is fun. We are nice and crazy sometimes, but we like each other and that’s all that matters. By Trystan See FATHER, Page A10

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I live in two different places. I live with my mom, step-dad Jason ( Jay-Jay for short) and my step-sister Maddyson (Maddy for short). I also live with my dad, stepmom Kelley, and my halfsister Briley. At my dad’s house I live out in the country that has a barn and a lot of space. At my mom’s house I live in Ellsworth. We have a pool and a trampoline. My step-dad is really fun to play with. He plays basketball, 4 square, softball, and catching games! My mom can only play some things because she has a bad knee and now her other knee is going bad. My dad is really fun to play with too, because he teaches me to shoot bows and crossbows. This year (in 2013) I shot two turkeys. In 2012 I shot one. It is really fun to hunt! The reason my dad knows how to hunt is because he works at Smoky Valley Shooting Sports. Every year they have this thing where anyone can come and you can shoot your bows. I go every time I’m with my dad when they have it and they have really high targets like giraffes because the targets are animals. They have a pond there and there are raccoon targets. When I tried to shoot my arrow went into the pond. My step mom Kelley cannot really play because she has to take care of Briley. My step-sister is fun to play with. She wants to be a singer when she grows up. She is 10 years old. We usually play school because we have a big blackboard. My little sister Briley is really fun to play with, even though she is little. She is 8 months right now and she was born Sept. 13, 2012. My birthday is in the summer so we go on lots of fun stuff. This wasn’t for my birthday, but we went to a fair and it had this thing called the Old Mill, and it was scary, but fun. On my birthday one time we went to Oceans

thing where he jumps. Actually, he jumps whenever he wants. He also has a fake turtle that he plays in. He loves it. One time we went to Branson, Mo. We went to a magic show and got to go backstage. It was super fun. We also went to Dixie Stampede. That was also very fun. My favorite was Yakoffs Dinner Adventure. It was so fun. There was fire and lots of excitement. I still can’t believe it was a true story. Also, every Fourth of July we go to my greataunts house and shoot fireworks. My family means a lot to me. I love my family. By Haley

of Fun and we got to go canoeing and we went on this one slide and you get in a tube all four of us got in and we went on the side and I thought we were going to tip over. My whole family is awesome. I am grateful for my wonderful family! My family tops everything. By Aubrey My family has 4 people. We live in Ellsworth, Kan. We used to live in Wilson. My parents are Cindy and Ritch. My father is a trooper of the Kansas Highway Patrol. My mom worked at Ampride and she works at home now. I have a sister named Lanie and she is 2 years old. We play pizza. I love Lanie! We have summer vacations to Disneyland, Worlds of Fun and this summer we are going to Kansas City to visit my mom’s best friend, Angie and her son, Erik. I have a puggle named Ralphie and a kitty named Punky. My family is the best family in the world. My family has the best games ever. Do you have an awesome family? By Katie

I live with two people at two different houses. My mom and my dad both live in Ellsworth. They kind of both live on the north part of town. My parents do good for me. My mom likes to cook, dance and play with me. My dad likes to hunt and fish. My mom and I like to play board games, and my mom sometimes likes to play sports with me. Me and my dad love to hunt, fish and play sports. My dad and me usually go to my grandma and grandpa’s for Christmas and Easter and Thanksgiving. When I am with my mom we used to go visit my cousins in Kansas City — Colton, Charlotte and Addy. I am going to finish it up by saying I love my family and I hope good to all my family. By Bradley

There are four people in my family — me, my mom, my baby brother, and Butch. My family lives in a big blue house in Geneseo. Our house has a lot of rooms and a huge backyard that I love to play in. There is one climbing tree, but you have to be careful because it’s really easy to fall out of it. My mom likes to play with me and my brother. We take walks to the park. I like to help my brother. I do thing like help feed him and help him crawl. My mom does a lot of really nice things like helping me with high places and with my homework. My brother is about seven months old and can almost crawl. I like to play with him and help pick him up from daycare. He has a jump and play

There are five people in my family including me. If you count my pets there are seven. My family lives in Ellsworth. Ellsworth is a great place to live. My pet’s names are: Roman, the oldest dog; and Roxy, the youngest. My parent’s names are Heather and Rob. They work for the prison and my mom started a few years ago, but she’s awesome at it. My parents like to watch a movie

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with us and sometimes we have popcorn. My dad likes to go to the shooting range and I go with him. My mom likes to sleep in on weekends. The nice things they do for us are help on homework, and love us – and I love them! My siblings are Dodge and Dixie. Dodge is older than Dixie by a year and a few days. My sister is fourteen and of course my brother is fifteen. My brother likes hunting a lot and mostly deer. My sister likes shopping. I like to go on the dirt bike and do the controls. My sister and I like to jump. My fun family things are going around houses and looking at lights during Christmastime. We read stories too. I like my family because they make me happy I love them a lot. By Shelby I have three people in my family and my family lives in Ellsworth. The three people in my family are my mom, Niki and my dad, Rob. I call him Rob instead of Dad, but sometimes I call him Dad, but mostly I call him Rob. Of course you know me, because I am the writer of this story. Just in case if you do not know me, my name is Dayton Davis. My parents are the sweetest parents in the whole entire world. I love to go golfing with Rob. My mom is not a very good golfer, but if she is doing very good she can beat me, but that barely ever happens. My dad is a very good golfer. He is way better than me, but I always try my best. I bet that I will someday beat my dad, but I bet I will only beat him when he gets old. I will never give up until I beat him. Me and my cousin and some of my mom’s and Rob’s friends are going with us to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Me and my family spend together when we go on a trip and when we go to Salina together. I feel that my family loves me very much, and they let

me play with my friends. By Dayton I have 9 people in my family. I live in Ellsworth. I like living in Ellsworth. I used to live in Nebraska and I miss it. My mom’s name is Kimberly Ann and my dad’s name is Kipp. My mom is the cook at the house but sometimes my dad helps, but in the summer he is practically gone. I like to spend time with my mom and dad. I have 3 brothers, 1 sister, a sister-in-law and a step-brother. Mikey is 19, Dakota is 16, Kale is 3, Kyra is 1 and Vana, my sister-in-law is 23. I don’t know my step-brother’s name or how old he is. I have a lot of fun with my family, especially with my mom and dad. We take trips to Salina all the time, which is really fun. I really like to do fireworks on the Fourth of July with my family. I really love my family a lot. I am really lucky to have such a great family. By Tammy I have 6 people that live in my house. Right now I live in Kanopolis, but sooner or later I will live in the country by Geneseo and I will have a big farm. I am excited! My step-mom used to live in Ellsworth, but now she lives in Kanopolis with my dad because they got married. My dad lives in Kanopolis right by his work. I like to play Twister with them, but they don’t like it as much as I do. I like to go on bike rides with them and they like to, too. I have four sisters and no brothers. My oldest sister is Abbie and my youngest sister is Remi. My second from youngest is Justine and Bergin is my other sister. My most fun time I had with my family was when we went skiing. My family and I all go skiing for Christmas. It is our Christmas present. I love my family a lot! By Kate

There are about 20 people or more in my family. My family lives in Kansas and other places too. I love my family. My mom and my real dad, the one who adopted me and lives with us, are awesome to me. My dad likes to hunt and my mom likes to play games and do sports. My mom and dad like to watch movies with me and Sis. I have one sister who is 10 years old. My sister is like my mom. The one most fun time I had with my family was when we all went fishing. Once we all went to the Rolling Hills Zoo. On Christmas we all get together and open presents. The way I feel about my family is a good feeling, like I want to see my family every second of my life. I want to tell everyone that my family is awesome! By Devon There are 4/7 people in my family. We live in a yellow and green house. It’s in Ellsworth. Our house is really big. It’s 2 stories high. My mom supports me at all times. My dad was in the army. He knows everything about it. He likes to go shooting with us. My mom will go shopping with us during the summer. I go shopping with my mom. I go shooting with my dad. They both pay bills so we don’t have to live on the street. I have 2 step-sisters and 2 step-brothers. I also have 3 real sisters. My oldest step-sister is 16. My second step-sister is 11. My real sisters are 16, 13, and 20 years old. I like to go on walks and go shopping with them. My step-brothers are 13 and 14 years old. I went to the zoo with my family. I went to Wichita with them. On the Fourth of July we all go out and watch the fireworks. My family is the best family of all. They all support me. By Shelby See FATHER, Page A11

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I have 9 people in my family. Four of them live in Kansas. My stepbrothers live in Canada. Mom and Dad do house chores a lot. Mom likes to sleep. Dad likes to watch TV. I like to play games with Mom and Dad. They give me clothes. My sister is 12 years old. She plays with her beads. I like to play with my sister a lot. I like to ride with Mom and Dad. I almost remember my first word â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was Mom! My feelings are that I love my mom and dad. By Gaven My family has six people. Their names are Joel (me), Lexi, Sadi, Josh, Toni and Heather. My family lives in Ellsworth. My mom, Heather, works at Great Plains. My step-mom, Toni, works at Ellsworth Correctional Facility. They like to camp, fish, and have friends over to have a grill-out. I like to swim and fish. They buy me clothes to wear and a roof over my head and food on the table. My siblings play with me and go to the pool with me. I am 8 years old and Lexi is 9, Sadi is 10 and Josh is 11. I like to go fishing with them and play in the lake. They are always there for me. My most exciting time with my family was when we went to Branson, Mo., and went to the Dixie Stampede. Our family tradition is always going from youngest to oldest when we open Christmas presents. I think my family house

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is a joyful place to be. My family members are the most cheerful people to me. By Joel There are 3 or 4 people in my family. Their names are Joseph, Reighn, Marion, and Lisa. We live in Ellsworth. My parents are smart and wealthy. We used to be in the military, but now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re retired. Since my mom and dad are wealthy, I get almost whatever I want. Me and my dad sometimes play video games. Sometimes we swim in our pool. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to adopt a little sister. Her name is Reighn. She lives in Ellsworth but soon she is going to live with us. She is 6 years old and as cute as can be! She likes to play video games. She plays Terreria and Dungeon Defenders with me. During a summer, my mom and dad came with me to Disney World! We had a lot of fun. During last Christmas me and my mom made ice cream. My mom and dad take care of me and I love them. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get old. I want to stay with my mom forever. By Joseph There are five people in my family and I live in Ellsworth in a gray and white house. My momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Amy and my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Eric. My mom makes lunch and supper. My dad likes to play games like Apples to Apples. My sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Jacey and my brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Tate. My brother is six years old and my sister is 13.

Last year my family went to my Nana and Papaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house for Christmas. It was fun. For summer my family went to visit my aunt and uncle. I care for my family very much. Sometimes my family and I watch TV. You should spend time with your family, too! By Leah I have 5 people in my family. My dad and stepmom live in Kanopolis. My mom lives in Ellsworth. My dad is a plumber and my stepmom works at the nursing home. My mom works at the prison. Sometimes my stepmom and I ride bikes. It is really fun. She cooks for me. I think she is really nice. My mom helps me with my homework. My dad fixes my bike. My brother lets me play with him. My brother is 11 years old. My brother likes to draw. I like riding my bike with him. He is nice to me. My dad and step-mom took my brother and me to Faris Caves. My dad found a snake on one of the walls of the cave. On the Fourth of July we always set off fireworks. I really like my family. They help me, play with me, and are nice to me. By Madison

with that type of stuff. My family is awesome and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always there for me when I need them. My momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Kristin. She is nice because she cooks my food for me each day. I love my family a lot. My oldest sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Jenna. I love how she helps we with stuff when I need help. Karli is my little sister. She helps me feed bucket calves in the morning and evening. My family helps me in a lot of ways. We spend a lot of time together. We like to feed cows in the morning on the weekends. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I would be alive without them. We work together to make a family. We get along with each other usually. My

family is very special in my life in many ways. My family is the best! They truly love me and they show me that they love me. By Nicole My family means a lot to me. All of the people are so kind and generous. I am so proud I have a family like that. My dad is the best person who helps for 4-H. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I would do without him. He helps me know what to do when I am with him and help work calves. My dad also cooks the best brisket ever. I can never think of anyone who could beat it. I love it when he lets me practice in our big, round pen when Micky is not familiar

with things. My mom is also an awesome helper too. She is good at making meals for when we have guests come over or just have a meal with family. My sisters are also a big part of my family. My sister Maggie helps me when I am not in a good mood. My sister Cagney is very sweet when I am mad. She will come and calm me down and then I end up playing babies with her which is pretty fun. Audrey is also a tad bit like Cagney, but not quite. Audrey is very comforting when we are in a tight place. That is why I have such a great family. By Halle See FATHER, Page A12

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My family is so kind. They love me so much. I love my family so much, too! My siblings and I ride our bikes around K-Town all the time and have so much fun with each other! We exercise and race in the front yard with each other and our dad. We go on trips with our mom and dad all the time. My parents sign me up for tons of sports and I practice with them. I love my family because they love me, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so kind and so much more I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to thing about anything else besides why I love them so much! Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so funny â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially my big brother Tyler. I love my sisters Akira and Justine, and my brother Tyler and my mom and dad. I love my family! By Austin My family means a lot to me. My family does a lot for me. My family does a lot of things with me like play sports, board games and more. My family helps me with and some are helping me with homework, improving in sports and helping me understanding things. My family is special to me because all of those things and they love me and I love them. That is why my family means a lot to me. By Gavin I like to play with my family. We like to play games together. My family likes to spend time outside. I love my family

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because they are fun. By Marissa My family is lovable and kind in many ways. They play games like Wii Life and Monopoly. They always help me with soccer and my homework. We work together by doing the same thing. My family loves me because I play with them. That is why I love my family. By Javon My family is very special. I love my family a lot. My family and I do things together and some with all my family members. I love my family a lot because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so kind to me and to others. They do a whole bunch of stuff with us. My family works as a team so we can do fun things. They save up money so we can go on road trips, which is really fun. We all try to get along, but sometimes we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t , but then we all are better once apologize to each other. They help me a lot. They help me if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sick. I love my family a lot because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re nice to me and to others and because they are my family. They love me and I love them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be! By Zoe My family means a lot to me. My family plays games with me, such as Sorry, Monopoly, and Othello. My family helps me with homework, chores, and I help my dad with wood-working. When we work together we work as a team. When doing the laundry I empty the dryer, Sarina empties the washer. What I love about my family is

My family means a lot to me! I love my family more than anything in the world. We do a lot of things together like on some Thursdays and Saturdays we might have family game nights. Or if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we will just read to each other. On Fridays and Mondays we have movie night and on Saturdays and Wednesdays we go to church. My family helps me in my different ways. My mom helps me with my homework, my dad helps me build things and my brother, Chyler, helps me pick out movies at Heartlands. We are a team every day. We sometimes go bowling and we just have fun. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always on the fun team. I love my family, and even if I get in trouble, I will always love them. If Chyler messes something up, I will still love him forever. I know my family loves me even if they say I need to do better. I get

along with my family pretty well. My brother and I get in a fight sometimes, but we still get along most of the time. My family is special in all different ways. There are a bunch of families, but my family is my favorite! By Sarah My family is the best family in the whole, entire world. We go to the park, play disc golf and take the dog out for a walk. My favorite thing that we do together is going to the swimming pool in the summer. My family also works together like a great team. We clean the house and the yard as a team. My family helps me in different ways. My mom helps me with homework. My dad helps me with my homework and soccer. My brother helps me build my Lego sets I get at Walmart. My family loves me because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m cute, nice, and helpful. My family is special to me because they are kind, always remember birthdays, and are helpful. This is what my family means to me. By Joni My family means so much to me because they do a whole bunch of things with me like taking me to the bowling alley or Kenwood Cove in Salina. Also because they help me with a lot of things like cleaning up my room or finishing a math page. My family also means so much to me because we can get along with each other and work as a team. My family is the best family ever. I love them so much. I love them

because they know exactly what to say when I am sad or lonely. My family loves me so much no matter what I do. We can really work together as a team. Once we were at Play Day and my mom and dad cheered me on. My family is very special. They are the best people in my life. They are special because they love me so much. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what my family means to me. By Cady My family is very special to me every day. They are very loving and caring. I love my family when they play with me. They play baseball, soccer and football. My sister Ella likes to play Lego friends with me. My father Josiah likes to play school and so does my sister Ella. We teach Josiah a lot. I love to play soccer and baseball with my brother Gideon. Ella and I work together to buy a toy. Then we have to share it. My family is very, very special in every way. By Olivia My family is the best. They are extremely nice and fun. We love playing all sorts of board games and sports. My mom, dad, brother and sister are always helping me. Mom usually helps me with studying and homework. Dad helps me with horseback riding. My brother and sister just play with me. I help dad outside. I help Mom in the kitchen and my brother and sister by playing with them. We work together as a team by sharing the ball when we play sports. I have the

best family in the world! By Tucker My family is gold to me. We have a lot of fun on special occasions, help each other by seeing what we could do, and work together as a team on soccer. What I love about my family is how nice they are to me. My family loves me because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m nice, silly and helpful. We all get along perfectly and happily. My family is special because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re nice, happy, silly, playful and great. That is why my family is gold. By Jimmie There are a lot of things you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about my family. My family helps me with my math, sports, spelling and homework. My family helps me when I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to spell something. When I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know some facts they help me. When I do something wrong in sports they help me fix it. We work together as a team. We work as a team when we need to pick up cans, trees, branches, and mow the grass. I love that when I am doing something they are always there and help me with a lot of stuff. My family is proud of when I do something right and when I pass my math facts We get along well when we do something nice for each other when we are bored and when we are mowing. My family is special because they do a lot with me. These are things that I like about my mom, dad and sister. By Camron

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Bess, Steiner play in 8-Man All-star games BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

ELOIT — Wilson’s Jordan Bess and Central Plains’ Bryce Steiner were selected to play in the 28th annual 8-man Allstar game Saturday in Beloit. Both boys played quarterbacks for their respective schools in the 2013 season and played for the West teams in the all-star games. Bess played in the Division II game, starting as a tight end and did a credible job blocking in the contest. The West had a slight 14-2 lead at halftime, but the East owned the line of scrimmage both offensively and defensively in the second half. In fact, the West did

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At left, Jordan Bess delivers a pass Saturday in the Division II 8-man All-star game at Beloit. At right, Bryce Steiner keeps both feet in bounds after catching a touchdown pass in the Division I game.

not begin to move the ball until late in the fourth quarter, when Bess

took the reins of the team and showed the fans what a scrambling Dragon

quarterback can achieve. However, the strategy to use a scrambling quar-

terback came too late for the West, as the East won by a score of 40-14.

In the Division I game, the West simply dominated the field both offensively and defensively at almost all positions, even though the West line gave up almost 40 pounds per player in the matchup. Steiner started as outside linebacker on defense and almost grabbed an interception in the third quarter, but his knee (which had been diagnosed with cancer prior to basketball season) popped out from beneath him as he made the grab. Steiner was also used as a wide receiver, and deftly caught an overthrown pass, getting both feet into the end zone before his momentum rolled him out-ofbounds to make the final touchdown of the 52-8 West victory.

Wilson girls make three state tournaments in 2012-13 BY Jamie camacho Special to the I-R

or many of us, Memorial Day weekend is a time to relax, spend time with our friends and family, remember those we have lost, and enjoy the first of many evenings out at the glistening lake listening to the lapping water. For others it rings of starting blocks, long jump pits, and thrower’s rings. Memorial Day weekend also marks the meeting of the top athletes in Kansas together in one arena to run, jump, and throw. The endless mass of spectators, roaring cheers, sensational finishes, and the bitter taste of loss all enveloped in the mere walls of Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University. The state track meet brings together the best athletes in each event 1A-6A. This year marks the 15th year that,

under head track and field coach Tony Brokes, the Wilson Dragons have competed at the state level. Junior Shania Steinike and senior Antjelica Pfannenstiel qualified to represent the Dragons over this grueling weekend. However, this is not the first time these girls have competed at such a high level with so much at risk. In the first time in Wilson High School history, these girls are a part of a much coveted three-peat. It began in August, when the Lady Dragons set their eyes on the State volleyball tournament. The girls played together, worked hard, and realized their dream. On Oct. 26, the Lady Dragons made their first state volleyball appearance. Both Steinike and Pfannenstiel were significant role players for the Lady Dragons during the season and

at the state tournament. Both girls had strong arms and were known across the league as power hitters. The girls finished the volleyball season with All-league honors and Pfannenstiel was named to the Alltournament team. After rolling through the basketball season, the Lady Dragons made their much-anticipated debut at the state basketball tournament. The Lady Dragons fought hard and finished strong. Both Steinike and Pfannenstiel were impact players throughout the season. Steinike was not only a defensive threat, but her floating jumper stumped many defenders. Her ability to float to the basket and lay it in, was unsurpassed by most. Pfannenstiel was a real threat on the block and could not only knock down a player’s shot, but was also

known for an unstoppable drop-step to the hoop. Both girls aided the Wilson Lady Dragons to a fourth place finish. The Memorial Day weekend marked the third State tournament appearance in one academic year for each girl. Not only have these girls excelled during the season, but both have worked hard enough to make it to the post-season showcase in three different sports. For many athletes, to play at the state level sometime during their career is an honor. Steinike and Pfannenstiel made Wilson history as they finished their school year at the State track meet. Three state tournaments, three different sports, two young athletes — one amazing accomplishment. Congratulations, Shania Steinike and Antjelica Pfannenstiel.

Ellsworth Recreation summer ball teams hit the diamonds

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The Heartbreakers — Front row from left, Rigdon Lambeth, Ryley Steinhaus, Jazlynn Schultz, Olivia Lemley, and Shylo Travnichek. Back row from left, coach Randi Panzer, Nya Rippert, Stormy Thompson, Rose Lemley and coach Kimberly Travnichek.

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The Punishers — Front row from left, Calli Sheridan and Olivia Neuman. Back row from left, coach Brent Goss, Rylan Ohl, Greta Klein, Noah Goss, Shaylee Leiker. Not pictured, coach Willis Ohl, Alena Womelsdorf and Isabelle Lindsley.

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The Cyclones — Front row from left, Maggie Windholz, Zoe Barta, Kennedi Koralek, Nakita Barta and Elizabeth Hipp. Back row from left, coach Ron Tenbrink, Lakyn Tenbrink, Acacia Mai, Kolby Davis, Taylor Holecek and coach Lance Stefek. Not pictured, are Lexi Stefek and Makenzie Stroede.

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The Xplosion — Front row from left, McKollee Doubrava, Kyndal Hawks, Maleiha Sheridan, Stephanie Soukup and Jordyn Coonrod. Back row from left, coach Brian Pruitt, Breanna Pruitt, Maggie Allen, Sydney Wilson, Riann Pruitt, Hanna Wilson, Bria Byerley and coach Olivia Soukup.

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Five Ellsworth ball players on NCAA all-league teams

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Sophomore centerfielder Connor Davis was named to the NCAA all-league softball team. MARK McCOY/Ellsworth County I-R

Above, Lady ‘Cat ace pitcher, senior Brenn Cravens, was named to the NCAA all-league softball team. Below, junior catcher Kailee Landon was also named to the NCAA all-league team.

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Senior shortstop Randi Panzer was named to the NCAA honorable-mention team.

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Freshman shortstop Nick Flynn was named to the NCAA all-league baseball team.

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Steiner signs to play for Braves

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Ellsworth tennis coach Eric Anderson has announced the formation of an adult tennis league in Ellsworth. The first practice session was June 8 and the second practice session will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Krizek Park. The league will cost $100 to join and will include tennis balls for each match, t-shirt, bottled water and a trophy for each division of mens’ and womens’ singles and doubles. Age requirement is 18-years-of-age and over. Play will begin June 22. For more information call Anderson at (785) 531-1657.

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Central Plains quarterback and cancer survivor Bryce Steiner, center, signed a letter of intent to play football for Ottawa University recently at Central Plains High School in Claflin. Shown with Steiner are his mother Tammie and his father Chris, who is also head football coach of the Oilers.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 13, 2013

Religion

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United Methodist Lori Persigehl, pastor 114 W. Anderson Church: (785) 225-6875 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Msgr. James E. Hake West Third Sunday Mass: 8 a.m.

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Holy Name Catholic Fr. Robert Spencer Asst. Fr. Edmond Kline 296 Third Rd., (620) 562-3427 Mass: 8 a.m. Sunday and Wed. 6 p.m. United Methodist Gene Langhofer, pastor 213 Third (620) 562-3393 Sunday service: 9 a.m. Sunday school: 10:15 a.m. Salem United Methodist Ryan Lynch, pastor 517 Ave. E, (620) 562-3334 Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

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United Methodist Stephen Holmes, pastor Phone: (785) 472-8773 Sunday school: 8:30 a.m. Sunday service: 9:45 a.m.

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First Lutheran – ELCA Diane Wagner, AIM 417 Coleman, (785) 658-2252 Sunday service: 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Fr. Mathew Chacko Saturday Mass: 6 p.m.

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Harvest Bible Church Tad Trapp, pastor 907 Evans, (785) 531-1969 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study: 7 p.m. Assembly of God Exie Barber, pastor 108 W. Eighth, (785) 472-3232 Bible study: 9:45 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m. Holy Apostles Episcopal Phyllis Flory, pastor 103 W. Fourth, (785) 493-2760 Sunday service: 9 a.m.

Sr. Warden, (785) 658-3571 First Presbyterian Amy Jo Hawley, interim pastor 405 N. Lincoln, (785) 472-5557 Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Sunday service:10:30 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran LC – MS Dennis Dufon, pastor Church: (785) 472-4045 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. SS following service TV ministry: Sun. 4 p.m. and Thurs. 7 p.m. St. Bernard’s Catholic Fr. Steve Heina 10th and Kansas (785)4723136 Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran LC – MS Philip Hoppe, pastor (785) 472-3712 Sunday service: 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible class: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school: 9:00 a.m. Smoky Hill Baptist Billy Kryger, pastor 1007 Evans, (785)472-5587 Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Afternoon service: 1:30 www.smokyhillbaptistchurch.com United Methodist Theresa Forshee, pastor (785)472-3870 322 N. Douglas Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Youth group: Sunday 6 p.m. TV ministry: Sunday 10:30 & 12:45 a.m. www.ellsworthumc.com

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Geneseo United Methodist Ticia Bennett, pastor 407 8th, (620) 824-6498 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. UMW: 3rd. Thursday - 1:30 p.m.

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St. Paul United Church of Christ Debby Rains, pastor 301 E. Nassau, (785) 252-3410 Adult Bible study: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. Awsome Kids Club: Wed., 6 p.m. St. Peter Lutheran Dan Harders, pastor 209 S. County Rd. Church: (785) 252-3275 Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School follows. St. Mary’s Catholic Fr. Mathew Chacko

Concord Street Sunday Mass: 8 a.m.

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United Methodist Stephen Holmes, pastor 103 S. Missouri Church: (785) 472-8773 Sunday school: 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. St. Ignatius Catholic Fr. Steve Heina 127 N. Missouri Rectory: (785) 472-4874 Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

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First Baptist Church 320 W. Wichita (785) 472-5334 Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Sun. evening service: 7 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA, preschool to Jr. High, 6:30 p.m.

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Excelsior Lutheran – ELCA Pastor Ron MacLennan and Marcia MacLennan Contact Minister - Diane Wagner (785) 658-2252 Nine miles NE of Wilson off I-70 Sunday service: 8:30 a.m. First Baptist Joe DiVietro, pastor Brett Denham, asst. pastor Old Highway 40, (785) 658-2499 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening services: 6:00 p.m. AWANA (Children’s Bible study): — Wednesday, 7 p.m. Youth group (6-12 grades): — Sunday 6 p.m. First Presbyterian & United Methodist Becki Stredney, pastor 319 24th St. or 2424 Ave. F Church: (785) 658-2191 Worship and SS alternating monthly between churches Joint SS: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Joint Sunday service: 10 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran – ELCA Jim Wagner, pastor 2819 Ave. F Church: (785) 658-2252 Sunday service: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. St. Wenceslaus Catholic Fr. Mathew Chacko 2807 Ave. D (785) 658-3361 Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

Don’t miss the gold

et me perhaps be among the first to wish all Dads a Happy Father’s Day. While I’m at it, let me wish all Moms a Happy Father’s Day too (because you can’t have a Father unless you have a Mother, right?). My father and both of my grandfathers are in Heaven now and there are times that I think about all of the pearls of wisdom, all the practical things, all the gems — the nuggets of gold — they had to offer but I missed. My paternal grandfather died a few months before I was born so I never had that opportunity. I saw my maternal grandfather several times a year but I never really got to know him either. My parents were divorced when I was young so I only saw my dad occasionally and when I did he tried to make it “fun” for me so we didn’t have very many “heart to heart” conversations. When I was 6 years old I got a new father. No, my mom didn’t remarry. I’m talking about my Heavenly Father. At the age of 6 during Vacation Bible School, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and God adopted me into His Family. I want to get to know Him better too. I’m reminded of a certain old recluse who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his valuables. Upon arriving, all they saw was an old shack with an outhouse beside it. Inside the shack, next to the rock fireplace, was an old cooking pot and his mining equipment. A cracked table with a threelegged chair stood guard by a tiny window, and a kerosene lamp served as the centerpiece for the table. In a dark corner of the little room was a dilapidated cot with a threadbare bedroll on it. They picked up some of the old relics and started to leave. As they were driving away, an old friend of the recluse, on his mule, flagged them down. “Do you mind if I help myself to what’s left in my friend’s cabin?” he asked. “Go right ahead,” they replied. After all, they thought, what inside that shack could be worth anything? The old friend entered the shack and walked directly over to the table. He reached under it and lifted one of the floor boards. He then proceeded to take out all the gold his friend had discovered over the past 53 years — enough to have built a palace. The recluse died with only his friend knowing his true worth. As the friend looked out of the little window and watched the cloud of dust behind the relative’s car disappear, he said, “They should have got

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Pastor’s Podium to know him better. I wonder, as we reflect on this Father’s Day if, first of all, God is your Father. We’re not all “God’s children” as many would believe and teach. The only way to become a child of God is to put your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ —the only begotten Son of God —Who died for you. John 3:16 declares, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 14:6 says, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Then I wonder for those of us who know Christ as our Saviour — God is our Heavenly Father —have we missed out on “the gold”? Do we know our Father’s true worth? Do we treat Him as if he’s some old relic of history that lived somewhere in strife-torn Middle East a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far way? “What’s that gotta do with me?” Yeah, sure He created everything and men wrote about Him in the Bible, and we drive away, walk away empty from His House or do we wanna walk out with the gold? Have we missed the gold? Will someone one day say of us that we should have got to know our Father better? One of the names used for God in the Bible is “Abba”. It means “Daddy” or “Papa”. If your earthly father is still with you, get to know him. If God isn’t your Heavenly Father get to know Him — and know Him better every day. Don’t miss the gold.

Pastor’s Podium The Pastor’s Podium column is offered each week by a different pastor or lay person representing an Ellsworth County church. This week’s columnist is Billy Kryger, pastor of the Smoky Hill Baptist Church, Ellsworth.

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NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS — At 3 p.m. June 5, Weston Welton, 21, Wilson, was driving west on Avenue C in a 2012 Dodge pickup truck. According to Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, Welton was driving to fast for conditions twotenths of a mile east of Seventh Road, lost control and went into a creek bed coming to rest in four to five feet of water. An unknown amount of damage was sustained by the pickup but there were no injuries. At 5 a.m. June 10, Patti Payne, 43, Lorraine, was driving east on K-156 Highway in a 2010 Chrysler car. At milepost 161.7, Payne hit a raccoon. Damage was over $1,000. No injuries were reported. HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE — Between May 21 and May 22 Ellen Weber was the victim of telephone harassment at 1926 29th Road in Marquette. IDENTITY THEFT — On May 3, Michael Homeier was the victim of identity theft at 645 Avenue C in Wilson Township. THEFT OF PROPERTY — Between May 12 and May 17, Scott Soukup was the victim of theft in the southeast quarter of Section 25-14-9 in

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Columbia Township. Taken were eight portable corral panels. Total loss was $1,168. BURGLARY — Between June 1 and June 4, Kris Ritchie was the victim of burglary at 256 Highway 232 in Wilson. It is unknown if anything was taken from the property.

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Leonard and Joann Steinle conveys and warrants to Jared Steinle Lot 4, Block 16, in Tyler’s Second Addition to the City of Wilson. Gary and Alexandria Covieo conveys and warrants to Linda Bushnell and Warren Bushnell Lot 1, Block 3, in Walmer’s Addition to the City of Wilson. Rylee Kyler conveys and warrants to Fatima Pickett and Ayisha Sanda the south half of the west 59 feet of the north 143 feet of the northwest quarter of Block 1, Minnick’s Addition to the City of Ellsworth.

A 9-year-old Colorado boy remains in fair condition at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, after being the sole survivor of a fiery crash on Interstate 70, just east of the K-14 exit at Ellsworth north of Ellsworth Jonah Turner of Aurora, Colo. was pulled from the wreckage of his grandparent’s eastbound 2003 Cadillac Escalade by two good samaritans after it slammed into the back of a 2004 Freightliner driven by Alemayehu Girmay-Girmay, 48, of Dallas, Texas and burst into flames. The Freightliner was disabled by mechanical problems and parked along the side of the interstate with its orange hazard signs out. Turner’s grandparents and two brothers died at the scene. They were Kevin J. Dorrell, 54, and his wife, Debra M. Dorrell, 51, and their two grandsons, 15-year-old Justin Turner and 11-year-old Joe Turner, all of Aurora, Colo. Girmay-Girmay, who was sitting in the cab of his truck at the time of the collision, was not injured. Turner was transported to Salina Regional Health Center in critical condition, and then transferred to Wesley Medical Center.

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Two inmates in custody at the Ellsworth County Jail may face additional charges in connection with one of the inmates falling and hitting his head June 3. According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, he was notified of a shortage of medication stored in a basket in the jail property room after a count was taken June 5. Earlier in the week, while a nurse was in the room setting up medications to be dispensed to inmates, a jail trustee reached in and grabbed a bottle of pills, Ploutz said. “Ultimately those pills ended back in the hands of an inmate and were consumed,” Ploutz said. He suspects the consumption of the pills led to the inmate falling and hitting his head. A report will be filed with the Ellsworth County attorney recommending charges be filed against the jail trustee and the inmate.

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D PG in 3 June 14, 15, 16 7 Fri. & Sat., 5 Sun.

Adults - $ 5 (3D - $ 6)

Second Show

PG-13

June 14, 15, 16 9 Fri. & Sat., 7 Sun.

116 S. Main - Lucas KS - 785-525-7747 www.LucasTheater.org

Appreciation Thank you for all the birthday cards, e-mails, greetings, food and wishes. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of birthdays, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made this one special. Art Kohls 43-1c

The family of Joseph Svoboda Jr. would like to thank the Ellsworth VFW, Ellsworth American Legion, Father Heina, Home Health Care, Dr. Slomka and staff, Good Samaritan Center and staff, for the excellent care they gave Joseph Svoboda, Jr. Margaret Svoboda and Deborah Nay

Storage units available. Call Ryan at (785) 531-0786. 40-4c

Chisholm Trail Apts. Ellsworth, KS

â&#x20AC;˘ 1 & 2 bedroom units â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances furnished â&#x20AC;˘ On site laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Rent - based on income â&#x20AC;˘ Free water, sewer, trash

785-472-3765 Twila, Manager TDD Users Call 800-766-3777

We are currently full, waiting list available

Help Wanted Ellsworth Recreation is looking for a pool manager. Contact Ronnie at (785) 472-4123. 43-1c

N ow Show ing:Ju ne 14-16

Wanted to buy: alfalfa, corn stalks or wheat hay. 4x4, 3x4 or large round bales. Picked up or delivered. Call (620) 804-1506. 42-4p

Family friendly 3 bedroom, 2 bath 4 Bdrm, 2 bath w/ CH/A, open home with bsmt, fenced yard, two floorplan, fenced yard and 2 car att. garage. $67,500 car garage & patio, 1202 Aylward, Ellsworth Appliances included. Very nice 2 bdrm, 2 bath ranch PRICE REDUCED - $89,500 home with large yard and two car 202 Forest Dr., Ellsworth garage. $109,000 3 Bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home w/ 902 N. Grand, Ellsworth walkout bsmt, att. garage, on large 6 Bdrm, 2 bath w/updated corner lot. $121,000 kitchen, bsmt, and 2 car garage. 438 Mohlman, Lorraine $110,000 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, CH/A 326 Court, Ellsworth with att. garage, det. garage Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath, & additional storage. $49,900 updated throughout including mechanicals, three car 511 Missouri, Ellsworth garage. $135,000. 4 bedroom, two bath with walkout bsmt. Hardwood floors and new 605 27th, Wilson - NEW PRICE windows. Attached one car garage 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, w/original and large yard. $87,500 woodwork, library w/fireplace, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, & full bsmt. $59,700 103 E 4th, Ellsworth 2,385 Sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 428 S. Iowa, Kanopolis hardwood floors throughout, 3B, 2B mobile home with heated/ fireplace, patio, corner lot, close to plumbed oversized two car garage downtown and schools, $95,000. on large lot. Only $45,000

Wanted Wanted to buy coin and currency collections, gold and silver jewelry, any shape, pocket watches, guns and war memorabilia. Call Steve (785)472-1340. 12-tfc-c

LISTINGS

Three, two and one bedroom apartments for rent at Bender Apartments. Please call (785) 476-5471 for applications. 49-tfc

Legal assistant. Send resume to PO Box 83, 126 N. Douglas, ATTN: Patrick Hoffman. 43-4c

Machinist needed, experience preferred. Manual lathe used. Lyons area. (620) 257-5375. 43-4p

City of Geneseo is seeking to fill a full time Water/Wastewater Superintendent Position. Valid D.L. required, CDL preferred but not required, must be able to pass a UA and background check. Pay dependent on qualifications. Resumes can be submitted to City Hall at 802 Silver, PO Box 257, Geneseo KS or geneseoks@hometelco.net. For more information or a job description or application please call 620-824-6232.

The Ellsworth County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is accepting applications for a new position. This position is cross trained to work full time in Dispatch and the Jail. This position is open until filled. Please pickup applications or send a resume to 212 North Kansas Avenue Ellsworth, Kansas 67439. Applications can also be requested at tracy.ploutz@leo.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants need to have a high school diploma or the equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, have no prior felony or disqualifying convictions. E.O.E.

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Found Tungsten ring, found on the sidewalk at 217 N. Douglas in April. May be a size 10. (785) 472-3163. 43-1nc

Farmers Market Ellsworth Farmers Market opens Saturday. Hours 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Location across from museum. Selling fresh produce, hanging baskets, honey, and baked goods including Kolaches. 40-4p

Services Submersible Pumps & Service. Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pump and Windmill Service. (785) 472-4919. 14-tfc-c Pasture clearing, licensed and insured, eight years experience. Call Gordon Krueger. (785) 526-7729 or (785) 658-5746. 40-tfc Melvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewing Machine Sales and Service, 33 years experience. Service any make. Leave requests at Robsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. (785) 472-3931. 14-tfc-c

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 13, 2013

Classifieds

Public Notice Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs. Custer

City of Ellsworth Ad Valorem Tax

Ellsworth Service Center Impounded Vehicles

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, June 13, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, May 30, 2013) NOTICE

Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. Case No. 13CV28 Kenneth R. Custer; Delila M. Custer; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant), Defendants. Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SUIT

Ellsworth Service Center has two vehicles which have been towed, impounded or abandoned and must sell for cash after the third printing of this ad. They are a white 1999 Pontiac Grand Am VIN 1G2NE52E8XC524796, which was towed 12/15/2012, and a white 2002 Freightliner, VIN 1FUJBBCG12LJ79128, which was towed 12/14/12. The owners may claim them and pay towing and storage, or they will be sold. 3t 6/13

Stray Cows

THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the above-named defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: The North Seventy feet (70') of Lot Forty-One (41), Briscoe's First Addition to the City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, commonly known as 407 Missouri Avenue, Ellsworth, KS 67439 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 24th day of July, 2013, in the District Court of Ellsworth County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (157190) 3t 6/27

Herbert E. Steege Estate

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, June 6, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, June 13, 2013)

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, June 13, 2013) ORDINANCE NO. 3041 BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE #3032 OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS: That Section 1 of Ordinance #3032, of the City of Ellsworth, Kansas be repealed and that the following be adopted in its place to wit: Section 1. Grant of Exemption. In accordance with Article 11, Section 13 of the Kansas Constitution, and pursuant to K.S.A. 79-251, Resolution No, 12-0423A of the City and this Ordinance, the following described property is hereby exempted from ad valorem taxation for a term of ten (10) calendar years, commencing with the calendar year 2014: Adopted and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Ellsworth this 10th day of June, 2013.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on May 31, 2013, certain stray animals were reported to me, Tracy L. Ploutz, to wit: One Black Cow with a White Stripe down the back and a Red Angus Cow. Unless the owner(s) of such animals appear at my office in the City of Ellsworth in Ellsworth County, Kansas, and proves and establishes ownership of the same on or before June 21, 2013, such animals will be sold by me as authorized by law and particularly in accordance with K.S.A. 1970 Supp. 47-230a. /s/ Tracy L. Ploutz Sheriff, Ellsworth County Kansas 1t 6/13

/s/ Cole D. Worrell, Mayor City of Ellsworth, Kansas ATTESTED BY: /s/ Patti Booher, City Clerk 1t 6/13

Livestock Sylvan Sales Commission L .L .C. Bulls - 85-107 High Cows - 70-83 Low Cows - 60-69

Terry Kowalsky Estate

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, June 6, 2013)

Last Sale Before Harvest was Monday, June 10th

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Case No. 12 PR 16 Terry R. Kowalsky, Deceased. ______________________________

Regular Sales Every Monday

NOTICE OF HEARING

To Consign Cattle Contact

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by Alan Kowalsky the duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Terry R. Kowalsky, deceased, praying Petitioner's acts be approved; his account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the court find the allowances requested for attorneys and guardian ad litem fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Terry R. Kowalsky, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before June 28, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., in the District Court, Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

Toby Meyer - 785-658-5772 • Brad Zorn - 785-658-7124 • Ryan Obermueller - 785-658-5858 John Perry - 785-488-8061 • Cody Murray - 785-738-8055 Sale Barn - 785-526-7123

FARMERS & RANCHERS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. Salina, KS

Receipts for the week totaled 4862 cattle and 78 hogs.

Alan Kowalsky, Petitioner

NOTICE OF SALE

In stock today

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Sale Manager - Mike Samples - 785-825-0211 Ofc. • 785-826-7884 Cell Salina, Kansas Listen to our markets on KSAL, Salina at 6:45 a.m. on Monday thru Friday. For more information or to consign cattle call sale barn or: Fieldman Representatives: Kenny Briscoe • Lincoln, KS • 785-524-4048 Don Long • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-3927

Russell Livestock, LLC 720 South Fossil • Russell, KS Market Report for 6/7/13 - 453 hd sold

What a difference some moisture can make. Two weeks ago we sold young pairs for $1500, last week we sold some very nice young pairs for $1700, and this week after the recent rains, our young pairs topped out at $1900. Wow, how fast things can change. An old cowboy once told me a little rain can make the average rancher look good and a lot of rain can make even a poor rancher look good. Keep praying for rain, as we all want to look good. We also had a great feeder market as it seems they are getting in short supply.

Steers

2001 Chrysler Town and Country Limited Van, 2001 Case Ingersol model 20 hsp tractor with tiller, mower, disc cultivator, and front end blade, and 1991 John Deere Riding Mower. on July 3, 2013 at 9:00 o'clock a.m., the sale to be held on the courthouse steps of the Ellsworth County Courthouse in Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, to the highest bidder for cash, however Citizens State Bank and Trust Company, Ellsworth, Kansas, has a mortgage and security agreement on all the above property and they shall have the right to bid the amount owed under such agreement as a cash bid. All parties interested should take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

Heifers

1 blk

Hoisington - 245 lbs. $196.00

2 blk

Wilson - 522 lbs.

$132.00

2 blk

Hays - 232 lbs.

$190.00

5 blk

Wilson - 564 lbs.

$127.75

2 blk

Wilson - 300 lbs.

$186.00

4 mx

Russell - 577 lbs.

$122.50

1 blk

Russell - 535 lbs.

$140.00

68 mx

Tipton - 715 lbs.

$132.50

5 mx

Russell - 640 lbs.

$131.00

59 mx

Tipton - 826 lbs.

$126.90

2 more sales before harvest break Top Cows

Top Bulls - No Test

Wilson - 1725 - $80.25 Russell - 1550 - $79.50

• Obituaries • Sports • and more!

Young Pairs - 1740 - 1900 (2 more sales before harvest break - last sale 6/20/13)

For more info or to consign cattle

Greg Carey - 785-483-1455 Barn - 785-483-2961 Field Rep

3t 6/20

$150-159.00 $150-158.00 $140-150.00 $126-134.00 $119-128.50 $112-122.85

For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at: www.fandrlive.com

And the following described personal property listed in the decedent’s inventory:

Patrick G. Hoffman SC #23287 SHERMAN, HOFFMAN & HIPP, LC 126 N. Douglas Avenue, PO Box 83 Ellsworth, KS 67439 (785) 472-3186

300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900 900-1000

• 6’8” X 24 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer • 6’8” X 16 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer Half Top • Trip Hopper Feeders • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders

3t 6/20

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that John Wacker, Administrator of the above entitled Estate, will offer for sale at public auction the following described real estate situated in Ellsworth County, Kansas: A tract of land in the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29), in Township Fifteen (15) South, Range Eight (8) West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a point 1014 feet East and 30 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section Twenty-nine (29); thence South parallel with the West line of said Section One hundred fifty feet (150’) thence West parallel with the North line of said Section Two hundred feet (200’); thence North parallel with the West line of said section One Hundred fifty feet (150’); thence East parallel with the North line of said Section to the place of beginning.

John Wacker, Administrator

$168-175.00 $165-173.00 $156-166.00 $152-161.50 $130-139.50 $126-134.25

SUMMER SCHEDULE INCLUDES MONDAYS ONLY THRU JUNE. WE WILL SELL ALL CLASSES OF CATTLE ON MONDAYS.

WATKINS CALCARA, CHTD. 1321 Main - Suite 300 P.O. Drawer 1110 Great Bend, Kansas 67530 (620) 792-8231 Attorneys for Petitioner

In the Matter of the Estate of Case No. 12-PR-30 Herbert E. Steege, Deceased ____________________________________

HEIFERS

STEERS

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 13, 2013

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USD 112

News

Ellsworth City

Computer purchases approved By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

OLYROOD — Computer technology for Central Plains USD 112 students and teachers received a big boost as members of the district’s board of education voted to purchase a number of new computers and related equipment. The purchases included 28 Lenovo all-in-one desktop computers, 16 licenses for Adobe Creative Suite software, 22 licenses for Microsoft Office Pro Plus software, and two Linux servers for the business labs at Central Plains High School in Claflin and Wilson School, operating system upgrades for student and teacher MacBooks, MacBook Pro computers for Central Plains Middle School and Wilson Junior High School, and 15 Apple i-Pads, two HP printers, two smart boards, and 20 MacBook Air computers for Wilson School. While the total computer purchase was estimated to be $148,592.21, it was noted the final amount would be less after discounts were applied. Scott Mitchum, district technology coordinator, said he would meet with the board again in July or August to recommend which

computers to purchase for the district’s two elementary schools. In other business: • Board members Dawn Dolezal and Richard Rugan were presented plaques of appreciation by Superintendent Steve Woolf for their service on the board. Both will be retiring from the board at the end of June. “You’ve made a difference in the lives of kids,” Woolf said. • Jamie Zink, district transportation supervisor, gave a brief report on the status of the district’s buses and other vehicles. She reviewed mileage, condition and where the vehicles are located. • During a discussion of which special education service center offers more in the way of work-study programs for students, Great Bend or Salina, Woolf said he talked to officials in Great Bend and was assured they would work with the district to coordinate work-study programs. “There are so much more work study opportunities in Great Bend,” Rugan said. “If we use Great Bend for work-study, they will bill Salina for those hours,” Woolf said. “We pay Salina.” Woolf said when it comes to work-study programs for special education students, the

Water exemption approved

goal is for them to be in the least restrictive environment possible. • Board members completed a first reading of a proposed Emergency Safety Intervention policy, which is mandated by the state. The policy is aimed at keeping students safe from violent students. The policy is expected to be approved at the July meeting. • Board members discussed placing an Oiler statue at Central Plains High School, but no decisions were made. • The purchase of a $9,667 Grasshopper mower was approved. • After a series of executive sessions to discuss negotiations and non-elected personnel, the board approved Laura Kyler to teach physical education at Wilson School and also be a para-professional at Wilson School, and Rhi Becker to coach CPHS cross country. The board also accepted the resignation of Margaret Jones as food service coordinator. The next meeting of the Central Plains USD 112 board of education will be Thursday, June 26, at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood. The meeting will begin at 5:55 p.m. with an amended budget hearing, followed at 6 p.m. by a board meeting.

By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Ellsworth County I-R

Woolf headed to Erie School District By the I-R Staff

OLYROOD — Steve Woolf, who announced his resignation as superintendent of the Holyrood-based Central Plains USD 112 in February, has accepted

an offer to be superintendent of the Erie USD 101 School District. He starts the new job July 1. “I’ve put in four pretty good years, but they’ve also been four years that have really worn me down,” Woolf said in an interview with the

KC’s Cafe Closing KC’s Cafe has officially been sold. It’s a bittersweet ending, but all things must come to an end. Curtis and myself would like to take this time to sincerely thank all of our dedicated staff and very loyal customers we have had through the years. We would also like to let individuals know if they have any gift certificates that need cashed in to please send the certificate to 310 Nebraska, Ellsworth, KS, and we will reimburse your for these. Please include your name, address and gift certificate. These must be sent to us in a 30 day time frame effective June 12th - July 12.

Independent-Reporter shortly after his resignation. Jim Runge, superintendent of Solomon USD 393, has been hired to succeed Woolf. Runge starts his duties as Central Plains superintendent July 1.

he Ellsworth City Council Monday night granted Dr. Mark Herzog an outdoor water exemption on his property on the north side of town. Herzog and insurance agent Gary Urbanek have built adjoining offices in the First Bank Kansas development and Herzog approached the council about landscaping. Outdoor watering has been banned for almost a year in Ellsworth; however, council members said they would rather see grass than blowing dirt from the construction site. They questioned Herzog about his plans, which include buffalo grass and other watersaving measures. Herzog said he wanted to avoid an irrigation system and private well. “We’re trying to be as conservative as we can be from a water standpoint,” he said. The motion approved by the council allows Herzog to water two hours in the morning every other day until Aug. 15. Herzog said limited water will be needed once the grass gets a start because buffalo grass does not demand a lot of water. Also Monday, Cole Worrell took the oath of office as mayor. He replaces Steve Bahan, who resigned this past week. John Whitmer was elected council president, a post formerly held by Worrell. City Council had plenty to read Monday as they pored through a water study — and another report from Kirkham Michael on the First Bank Kansas development between the Ellsworth County Medical Center

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and Kansas Highway 140. Both were complicated; however the Kirkham Michael study was especially detailed. Specifically, the traffic impact study on the development was triggered by the Assembly of God Church’s plans for a new complex west of First Bank Kansas. The city agreed to help pay for the study, which now goes to the state for review. According to Kirkham Michael, based on information from the church and the Smoky Hill Development Corporation: • Phase I will include building a storm shelter about 8,000 square feet in size, which would hold the church’s services — and have a capacity of 80 — as well as the development of four single family residential lots on the east side of Golden Drive. The church plans for Phase I to be completed within five years. • Phase II will include a new, larger church building in the range of 12,000 square feet in size, which can accommodate services for as many as 250. O’Donnell Drive would be extended to connect to Kansas Highway 14 at the end of the phase. The storm shelter built under Phase I would remain but church services would be held in the church building. No development of additional residential lots is expected during this phase. Phase II is expected to be completed no sooner than 10 years. • Phase III will consist of building an outdoor amphitheater. Smoky Hill Development plans to develop about nine additional single family residential lots along the north side of O’Donnell Drive and along Golden Drive north of O’Donnell Drive. Development in Phase III is expected to Adoption ADOPTION Young, happily married couple wishing for newborn. Love, affection, security and opportunities await your baby. Expenses paid. Please call Jillian / David anytime 800-571-3763 Help Wanted Anthony, Kansas is seeking Water/Wastewater Operator. High School Diploma/ GED and valid driver’s license required. Applications and complete job description: www.anthonykansas. org. 620-842-5434. EOE. Open until filled. Heavy Equipment Operator Career! 3 Week Hands On Training School. Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators. National Certifications. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866362-6497 “Partners In Excellence” OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 & Newer equipment. 100% NO touch. Butler Transport 1-800-528-7825 Help Wanted/Truck Driver Drivers: Training, Class ACDL. Train and work for us! Professional and focused training for your Class ACDL. You choose between Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer. (877) 3697885 www.centraltruckingdrivingjobs.com Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com

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be completed no sooner than 20 years. In its report, Kirkham Michael concludes that existing roadway configurations should provide adequate capacity through 2023 or Phase II of the proposed development. “Traffic generated by the proposed development is expected to be minimal during this period,” the report said. Kirkham Michael recommended further study for other nearby developments to identify if and when turn lanes, traffic controls and other improvements might be needed at the intersection of K-14 and K-140. In other business: • The city “executed” a 2008 policy allowing property tax exemptions for new businesses. The policy was approved by the council originally; however, officials could not find a copy signed by then-mayor Bob Homolka. There also was an issue with a date. • Ellsworth has been recognized as a Playful City! because of the importance it places on playgrounds and parks. The designation makes the city eligible for playground equipment grants. Other Playful City! communities include Lawrence, Derby, Liberal and Parsons. • Union Pacific Railroad crossings will be closed this week for maintenance. The railroad will have crews directing traffic and indicating detours. Each crossing should be closed for two or three days at a time. • The Kansas Legislature this session approved legislation to open public buildings to concealed and carry guns unless a metal detector is available. City administrator Tim Vandall said the new law will affect the library and golf course.

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Washunga Days June 20-22, Council Grove Inter-tribal powwow at the Kaw Mission Historic Site. Reenactments, Parade, 5K Run, Arts & Crafts Show, Flea Market, Classic-Car Show Sh and live entertainment. councilgrove.com Susan Convention June 29, Concordia Are you a Susan? Suzanne? Susie? Then the Susan Convention is for you! Celebrating the name of Susan (or any derivative thereof) with a day full of deri frivolity and fun activities. Contact: Susie Haver, (785) 243-4303 3i SHOW July 11-13, Dodge City Western State Bank Expo Center Th & Fr 8 AM - 5 PM; Sat 8 AM - 4 PM Over 500 agribusiness exhibits, health screens, horsemanship clinics, multiple events and giveaways. (877) 405-2883, 3ishow.com Get your State Parks Passport & Save! Save $10 on an annual State Park Permit and gain access to recreational opportunities at all Kansas State Parks. Get your State Parks Passport when registering your vehicle in Kansas. Visit ksoutdoors.com for more info.

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More 2014 budget requests received By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

Ellsworth County Council on Agingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ginny Boots had good news for the Ellsworth County commissioners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the ECCA board has voted to sell its 2003 bus. During the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monday meeting, Boots said the bus has seen little use, mainly taking patrons on entertainment trips to Great Bend. After a lien release is received from the Kansas Department of Transportation, she said the bus will be sold with ECCA receiving the profits. The organization will now rely on a small van to transport people from their homes to the grocery store and for other errands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The van is more economical,â&#x20AC;? Boots said. Boots requested a total of $27,000 for ECCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 budget â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 17.5 percent increase from the $23,000 it received for 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a good hard look at it,â&#x20AC;? Commissioner Terry Kueser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what we can do,â&#x20AC;? added Commissioner Kermit Rush. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always do the best we can.â&#x20AC;? In other business: â&#x20AC;˘ Judge Mike Keeley of the 20th Judicial District requested no change from the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 budget request of $78,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate you taking a look at that,â&#x20AC;? Keeley told commissioners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate you

bringing in a level budget,â&#x20AC;? Rush said. â&#x20AC;˘ Ellsworth County clerk and elections officer Jan Andrews submitted her two 2014 budget requests. Her clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget request increased from $85,000 in 2013 to $97,485. Andrews said the reason for the increase was mainly due to adding a third employee to the office. At $51,500, Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election budget request for 2014 also increased from the $33,175 she requested in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an increase, but it always is every other year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;˘ Commissioners told Ellsworth County resident Edward Behnke the official process would have to proceed after Behnke asked them to close a short stretch of road near his farm in Thomas Township. However, part of the road is in Victoria Township in Rice County. Behnke said Victoria Township is responsible for maintaining the road, but refuses to. Victoria Township officials also refuse to close the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with two townships and two counties,â&#x20AC;? Rush said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything today. We need to have an agreement with both townships and both counties, then it has to be published before it can be closed. Behnke said he plans to meet with the Rice County commissioners June 17 to discuss the matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a problem with it,â&#x20AC;? Kueser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we get the other people in line, we will try to accommodate you,â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Al Oller said. â&#x20AC;˘ Ellsworth County Emergency Medical Service director Rod Rees said he plans to pick up the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remounted ambulance in Iowa later this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad you are finally getting that problem taken care of,â&#x20AC;? Rush said. The box of the ambulance was remounted on a new chassis after continuing, unresolvable problems were experienced with the motor in the old ambulance. The remounting cost the county around $80,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; half the cost of a new ambulance. â&#x20AC;˘ The donation of 40 hours of sick leave for Ellsworth County employee Peggy VonLehe was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ Ellsworth County Health supervisor Ronda Kasiska said she had the opportunity to receive a Great Plains Public Health $2,500 scholarship in connection with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community health assessment, but was not sure she would accept the funding because of time constraints. The funding would be used to pay for three two-day trips to Nebraska for meetings. There also would be required monthly webinar meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really think it would be a good opportunity,â&#x20AC;? Kasiska said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you think it has value and you have the time, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave the decision in your hands,â&#x20AC;? Kueser said. The next meeting of the Ellsworth County commission will be at 9 a.m. Monday, June 17, at the county courthouse.

Through the Years Drovers Cottage on the campus of Ellsworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good Samaritan Village was the scene Sunday afternoon of a wedding gown style show. About 75 gathered in the Drovers dining room to see 27 wedding gowns from decades past and several other dresses worn at local weddings. At right, Jenna Haase models the dress Sharon Hunter wore to her April 28, 1962, marriage to Don Urbanek. Georgina Bates, who organized the show, is behind Haase. She also described the dresses. Go to www.indyrepnews.com for more photos from Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding gown show. I-R Photo by Linda Mowery-Denning

Eco devo meeting is June 26 Three Assaria brothers who have received national attention with their internet parody of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sexy and I Know Itâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their version is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Farming and I Grow Itâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will perform Wednesday, June 26, at the annual meeting of the Smoky Hill Development Corporation in the Performing Arts Center at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School. A social hour to showcase â&#x20AC;&#x153;our young leaders and entrepreneursâ&#x20AC;? starts at 6 p.m. It will be followed at 7 p.m. by the annual meeting program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a welcome from president Justin Lindsley, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Year in Reviewâ&#x20AC;? by executive director Rob Fillion and the presentation of awards. The eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlight will be the Peterson Bros., who have carried the message about the rural lifestyle to the nation stage through their music. Greg Peterson wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Farming and I Grow Itâ&#x20AC;? and talked his younger brothers, Nathan, 18, and Kendal, 15, into singing and filming a video of the three of them together, rapping their farming mission on the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saline County farm. Their sister, Laura, helped shoot

The Peterson Bros.

some of the video from the break of the dawn, as the brothers buck hay, feed cattle, drive combines and tractors, until sunset, when the three of them walk off into the wheat stubble. Reservations are not required; however, Fillion said they would be appreciated by calling (785) 472-4136 or e-mailing him at rob_rillion@yahoo.com. The annual meeting is sponsored in part by K-State Research and Extension.

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