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A Family History

HAND SALUTE Pages A8-11 The I-R honors the service of local veterans.

OUT/ABOUT Page A3

Veterans’ activities

Area youngsters celebrate Halloween.

OPINION

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Jerry Marsh reminds us about federal and state government, money matters.

“The Cowboy” Jim Gray talks about trailing cattle in 1866.

NEWS

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Women in Ag meeting planned in Ellsworth.

SPORTS

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Oilers win; ‘Cats lose district football games.

Lady ‘Cats place three on all-league teams.

NEWS

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Ellsworth Correctional Facility selects employees of the quarter.

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This Week’s Reminder Monday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Attend the activities and take a moment to thank these brave men and women for their service to our country.

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The top photo by I-R county editor Alan Rusch shows Malcolm Shaw, middle, and his two sons, Mark, left, and Jan. The bottom photo by I-R sports editor Mark McCoy was taken as Mark and Malcolm raised the American flag at Wilson’s Lions Club Park during the After Harvest Czech Festival in July.

Three generations of Shaws served in the U.S. Navy

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ILSON — When U.S. Navy veteran Malcolm Shaw of Wilson thinks of Veterans Day, tears begin to well up in his eyes — and with good reason. Three generations of the Shaw family have served in the Navy.

Malcolm’s dad, Roy, served in the Pacific during World War II as a cook on the destroyer/minelayer USS Aaron Ward. During the Korean War, Malcolm served as an aviation electronics technician at Moffet Field in San Jose, Calif. and at Barbers Point, Hawaii. Malcolm’s brother, Benny, served as an electronics technician in the Navy in the Pacific region in the mid to late 1950s.

Malcolm’s two sons, Jan and Mark, also served in the Navy — Jan as a photography technician at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif. and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation; and Mark as an anti-submarine warfare technician at Naval Air Facility Mayport, Fla., and on the island of Diego Garcia in the

Indian Ocean.

Malcolm said while he was honored to serve, he was also proud of his dad’s service, and proud Roy Shaw that his sons followed him into the Navy.

And while neither Malcolm, Jan nor Mark saw combat, Roy did during an engagement leading up to the Battle of Okinawa.

“All of us are very blessed that he (Roy) was a survivor,” Malcolm said. “He came home.”

Mark said while Veterans Day is a time of remembrance, in his opinion, it’s more about those who served in action.

“I try to remember those who gave their lives as a veteran, or who suffer from some service-related injury,” he said.

“None of us gave a piece of ourselves, other than time.

None of us dodged bullets, or crawled in the mud. There’s a lot of people I feel indebted to.”

“They gave more than what was required,” Malcolm added.

Malcolm said he joined the Navy because of his dad’s ser-

vice.

“Someone told me when I was that age if you go into the Navy, you’ll either sleep in a dry bunk, or you won’t sleep at all. And if you go into the Army, you’ll sleep in a dirty, wet foxhole,” Malcolm said. “I thought I don’t want to do that. I wanted to sleep in a dry bunk.”

A Family History Mark joined the Navy when he was 27 years old.

“It was more so my grandpa’s story, than the fact dad had been in,” he said. “Not that I wanted to see any kind of action at all, I just wanted to be able to say that I had served my country. I didn’t feel obligated by any other thing than it had been kind of a family history.”

Jan said serving in the Navy was “the only option” because of both Roy’s and Malcolm’s service.

“I knew it was where I could go in and get training as a photographer,” he said.

Mark remembers Roy telling war stories as they made their Shaw’s sausage, a tradition in this Czech community.

Monday, Nov. 11 Ellsworth • At 7:55 a.m., members of the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 perform a Veterans Day ceremony at Ellsworth Elementary School.

• At 9 a.m., the veterans perform a military service flag ceremony and present the Veterans Day speech in the Kanopolis Middle School gym.

• At 10 a.m., the veterans will present the Veterans Day speech with patriotic music in the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School Performing Arts Center.

• At 11:30 a.m., a soup lunch is served at the Ellsworth VFW building for a free will donation.

Veterans, their families, and the public are invited.

Wilson • From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ladies Auxiliary of Msgr.

John F. McManus American Legion Post 262 in Wilson serves a soup, sandwich and pie lunch at the post home.

• At 1 p.m., card games and bingo will be played at the Wilson American Legion building, with drawings for prizes at 6 p.m.

Holyrood • At 11 a.m., during an open house at the Holyrood American Legion building, members of the auxiliary serve a soup, sandwich and pie lunch.

• From 1 to 6 p.m., bingo will be played at the Holyrood American Legion building and a prize drawing conducted.

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USD 327 hires architect

Board seeks updated information on projects

BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

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n the wake of two failed bond issues, members of the Ellsworth-KanopolisGeneseo School District struggled for more than two hours Oct. 29 to whittle down several million dollars in projects to less than $1 million.

From the start of discussions months ago, a priority has been the heating and air conditioning system and window replacements at Kanopolis Middle School.

With the most recent bond issue this past April, cost was

estimated at more than $400,000, which would leave less than $600,000 for other projects.

In the end, the board approved a motion directing superintendent Eric Reid to call HTK Architects of Topeka, to request plans, specifications and cost estimates on several projects.

Reid supplied board members with a survey list of the projects — many of which had been included in the failed bond issues — to help the board as it tries to upgrade or repair the district’s aging infrastructure.

However, board member David Hand noted earlier in the meeting that it was hard to talk about building improvements without updated cost figures.

The projects HTK is to tar-

get are: HVAC/window replacement at KMS; Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School kitchen, science rooms and woodshop and metals areas remodels; PAC improvements, including sound system and general maintenance; renovation of the vo-ag building for seventh and eighth grade classrooms; and coordination of efforts with Energy 360, an energy consulting company, for possible financing options.

Reid said hiring the architectural firm was an informationgathering action and not a prelude to another bond issue.

Not making the list were two items board members say are in dire need of repair or replacement — the moldy EJSHS locker rooms and the EJSHS tennis courts.

Both items are expensive — Reid estimated that the locker room remodel would be about $250,000 and the tennis courts would be at least $400,000 to update.

“I think that you made a good observation on our tour,” board member Gina McGowan told board member Darin Holecek. “You said that the state would not allow inmates to use a shower facility like the one we are making our kids use.

I know that our maintenance staff has worked hard to try to upkeep the locker rooms, but the mold is still showing through the paint.”

The board toured EJSHS prior to its Aug. 12 meeting and although the locker rooms were See USD 327, Page A6

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

-IR Obituaries

I-R Calendar SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SOUPS’ ON: The Dorrance PYW EHU hosts a soup feed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Dorrance Community Shop Building. Homemade chicken and noodle and vegetable soups will be served, along with chili. Sandwiches, pies, cakes and drinks will also be served. Everyone is invited.

FALL BINGO: The Sunflower Civic Club’s annual Fall Bingo is conducted at 7 p.m. at the Kanopolis Community Center. Lunch stands open at 6 p.m. Menu includes sandwiches, pies and drinks.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES: At 7:55 a.m., members of the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 perform a Veterans Day ceremony at Ellsworth Elementary School. At 9 a.m., the veterans perform a military service flag ceremony and present the Veterans Day speech in the Kanopolis Middle School gym. At 10 a.m., the veterans will present the Veterans Day speech with patriotic music in the Ellsworth JuniorSenior High School Performing Arts Center. At 11:30 a.m., a soup lunch is served at the Ellsworth VFW building for a free will donation. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited.

• From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ladies Auxiliary of Msgr.

John F. McManus American Legion Post 262 in Wilson serves a soup, sandwich and pie lunch at the post home.

Card games and bingo will be played at 1 p.m., with drawings for prizes at 6 p.m.

• At 11 a.m., during an open house at the Holyrood American Legion building, members of the auxiliary serve a soup, sandwich and pie lunch. Bingo will be played from 1-6 p.m., and a prize drawing conducted.

SCHOOL BUSINESS: The Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 board of education meets at 7 p.m. at the district office in Ellsworth.

• Central Plains USD 112 board of education meets at 6 p.m. at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood.

Dalene Sue Hall (1950-2013)

Dalene Sue Hall, 63, Smolan, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dalene was born May 20, 1950 in Ellsworth to the late Irene Elizabeth (Kepka) and C. Dale Urbanek.

Dalene was retired from Wal-Mart, where she worked as an associate for 23 plus years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Saline County Fire District 6,

and the Children’s Miracle Network.

Dalene married Larry Hall, Mrs. Hall Nov. 13, 1971, in Lawrence. He survives.

Other survivors include her husband, Larry; daughter, Elizabeth (Alan) Satterly, of Wichita; sons, Richard (Germaine) Hall, of Andover, and Andrew ( Jenny) Hall, of Salina; sisters, Judy Arpin,

Peggy Gassmann, Sheri Meyer, Lori Hanson, and Tammi Bahr; brother, Carl Urbanek; as well as grandchildren, Lane, Landon, Delanie, Maddie, Olivia, and Ellie; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina, with Father Barry Brinkman officiating. Interment followed at Mission Hill Cemetery in Smolan.

Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8360 E. 32nd Court North, Wichita, Kan. 67226; the American Diabetes Association, 837 South Hillside Wichita, Kan. 67211; or to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s Via Christi, 929 North St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. 67214.

For more information or to leave condolences online please visit www. carlsonfh.net or on Facebook.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

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 Ellsworth City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

FOR MOSTLY WOMEN: “Women in Ag” is the subject of a dinner program, which will feature information on the federal Affordable Care Act. Registration at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6, program at 6:30 in the community room of the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course. Sponsored by the Ellsworth County Farm Service Agency, Ellsworth County Conservation District and Midway Extension.

Reservations to Pamela Hays, (785) 472-4999.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

MORE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INFO: Ellsworth County Medical Center hosts two presentations on the Affordable Care Act, from noon to 1 p.m., and from 6 to 7 p.m. both in the hospital’s administration building conference room, by trained and certified navigator Christina Bachman of Salina Family Healthcare Center. In addition, Bachman will help individuals file for healthcare coverage from 1 to 5 p.m. For an appointment and more information, call Doug Stefek, (785) 472-5028, extension 307.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

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Shoppers at Saturday’s Jingle Bell Shop & Sell look at the items offered in Grandma’s Attic, one of over 40 vendors selling their wares in the Ellsworth County Medical Center Administration Building.

The event was sponsored by the hospital’s Auxiliary.

HEY, SNOOPY: Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School students present “Snoopy, the Musical” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets sold at the door for $5 each.

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HEY, SNOOPY: Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School students present “Snoopy, the Musical” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets sold at the door for $5 each.

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Area youngsters celebrate Halloween

Above, Ellsworth Elementary School students Nevaeh McVey, left, Louis McVey, and Alleynah McVey, right, in costume as flappers and a gangster.

Below, Mychel Dolezal, smiles at her daughter, Mykenna, dressed as Big Bird.

Above, Kindergartners gather near section leader Steve Steinhaus Oct. 31, before the Ellsworth Kiwanis Halloween Parade and costume judging at Ellsworth Elementary School. Steinhaus, a Kiwanis member, was dressed in a rubber ducky cowboy costume. See Page B11 for results of the judging.

Below, in a photo taken by Ben Nondorf of Wilson during Wilson’s Chamber of Commerce Halloween fun Oct. 31 at Lions Club Park, Keaton Leiker, dressed in a bat costume, spreads his wings as Harlee Miller, dressed as a witch, looks on.

Above, Ellsworth Elementary School fourth grade students Nicole Haase, left, and Haley Pfeiffer dressed as a granny and bumble bee.

Below, Allison Vandall holds her 21 month-old son, Everett, the little dinosaur.

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Linda Mowery-Denning Editor/Publisher

HEALTH CARE Extension separates fact from fiction

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amie Rathbun laid out the ground rules at the start of the meeting — no politics, just facts about the federal Affordable Care Act or Obamacare.

As an agent of the Midway Extension Council of Ellsworth and Russell counties, Rathbun was doing what too many others have refused to do — explain the act to those most directly affected by its provisions.

In Kansas, the Extension Service is using its resources to educate the public about the law, major parts of which go into Women in Ag effect in January.

The federal Affordable Rathbun conducted three meetings Care Act and its effect recently in on farmers and ranchers Ellsworth County will be discussed at the and plans to partWomen in Agriculture ner with the Farm event Nov. 13 in the Service Agency community room at the and the Ellsworth Golf Course.

Conservation Presentation follows a 6 District on a p.m. meal. fourth effort to educate farmers on the law and its effect on them. The three agencies plan a Women in Agriculture event Nov. 13 at the community room at the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course. The presentation will follow a 6 p.m. meal.

Again, the focus will be education, not politics.

The three meetings in Ellsworth County attracted only a handful of citizens, which is a shame because the law has the potential to help those who are uninsured. In Kansas, that’s an estimated 300,000 people or 14 percent of the population. It also has the potential, through subsidies, to lower the cost of health care for Kansas families and possibly raise it for others.

The rollout of the Affordable Care Act has not been the smoothest in history. Technology issues abound. It’s important for the administration to identify the bugs in the system and eliminate them; meanwhile, citizens can apply for the program by mail or by telephone. As for the law itself, the ACA isn’t perfect, but it’s a much-needed start.

Following Rathbun’s lead, we will list bits and pieces of the information she presented without editorial comment. Much of this comes from the non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation, The act does not: • The Affordable Care Act does not create “government-controlled” or “socialized” health care.

• It does not create death panels.

ACA makes it illegal for insurance companies to: • Deny coverage to children because of pre-existing conditions such as asthma or diabetes.

• Put a lifetime cap on how much care the insurance company will pay for.

• Cancel coverage when someone gets sick by finding a mistake on the insured’s paperwork.

The act offers free preventive services in many cases, including: • Cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies.

• Vaccinations such as flu, mumps and measles • Blood pressure screening.

• Cholesterol screening.

• Tobacco cessation counseling and interventions • Birth control.

• Depression screening.

Insurance companies must be more accountable under the ACA: • Before, insurance companies spent as much as 40 cents of every premium dollars on overhead, marketing and CEO salaries.

• Today, the new 80/20 rule says insurance companies must spend at least 80 cent of your premium dollar on your health care or improvements to care.

Young adult coverage: • Adults younger than 26 can now stay on their parents’ insurance.

These provisions take effect in January: • Discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions or because they are women will be illegal.

• There will be new state- and federal-based marketplaces, where many will have a choice of private plans.

• Tax credits will make buying insurance more affordable.

The ACA includes provisions for small businesses: • Those with fewer than 50 employees are not mandated to provide insurance coverage.

• Employees of small businesses may be eligible for tax credits to purchase insurance on their own in the online marketplace if their employers do not provide it.

• Businesses with fewer than 25 employees are eligible for tax credits if they decided to offer health insurance to their employees.

Go to www.insureks.org for more information.

Money Matters I would like to add briefly to the column in last week’s issue of the Independent Reporter, “You’re Invited.” Polls indicate that many Kansans are upset with the reign of Gov. Sam Brownback and his legislature, and they would like a change. I am one of them.

It takes a whole lot of money to run a statewide campaign. Gov. Brownback has a whole lot of money and the capacity to raise a whole lot more, meaning that, polls notwithstanding, Paul Davis has a huge uphill battle that he has no chance of winning unless people will support him with campaign contributions, a whole lot of them. I would be remiss if I did not also point out that one may contribute time and labor as well as money, but it takes money to buy gas.

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If readers truly want to see a viable challenge to Gov. Brownback’s rule, they need to fork over some money, time and/ or labor. Otherwise, it will certainly be four more years for the governor. “You’re Invited” to contribute to the Paul Davis campaign for governor of Kansas.

••• I have read that a growing number of economists are pushing for a more inflationary monetary policy to help stimulate the economy. The Fed’s target rate for inflation is 2 percent and in recent years, the rate has often been closer to 1 percent. Their fear is that the economy will slip

into deflation and that would not be a good thing.

However, I cannot help but feel that the push for higher inflation reflects a chronic human weakness, a failure to recall history. It is easy to forget the failures of the past when confronted with the pressures of the present.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s this country learned a hard lesson regarding high rates of inflation. Those memories have faded and there are those that would have us believe that a dose of inflation is just what our flagging economy needs. Of course, these people are confident that our monetary leadership can control the rate of inflation. I am more inclined to believe that once inflationary forces are unleashed they

will not be easily controlled and we will have to rediscover the unpleasantness that comes with high rates of inflation.

Simply put, a higher inflation rate is great for those that are able to keep pace with it.

Unfortunately, as inflation accelerates fewer and fewer people are able to keep up, and those who struggle most to keep up tend to be those at the bottom of the economic food chain, the same people that suffer most from any mishandling of economic policy.

As for those that believe the Fed has done a lousy job with monetary policy and would like to see Congress take a larger role in managing monetary policy, I have but one question: Given See MARSH, Page A5

Trailing cattle in 1866 Burlington, Iowa, cattlemen George C. Duffield and Harvey Ray were well aware of the vast herds of cattle on the Texas range when they took a riverboat down the Mississippi River with visions of a grand profits in their heads. America’s long night of Civil War had finally come to an end.

Within a few short months the north and south began its slow healing process with a steady march of southern cattle to northern markets.

Duffield and Ray boarded a steamer for Galveston, Texas, and from there traveled overland to the cattle country along the Colorado River.

A herd of cattle was purchased and Ray returned to Illinois. Duffield recorded in his diary that the cattle and crew were placed on the long trail April 29, 1866.

The herd immediately began to give trouble as Duffield and his drovers suffered through continuous stampedes. They balked at crossing the

Brazos River. After three grueling days the last steer stepped onto the other shore, but most of the camp equipment was lost to the river. Before driving on Duffield wrote “all Hands gave the Brazos one good harty dam.”

Wet weather continued and men quit the herd.

At the Trinity River what little of the camp gear that was left was lost.

Duffield spent the entire night in the saddle in the middle of a continual hard rain.

The Red River was high and swirling.

Duffield recorded “… am now out of Texas — This day will long be remembered by me — There was one of our party drowned today and several narrow escapes ...”

In Indian Territory several outfits threw their herds together to protect

themselves from the Indians. Duffield numbered the combined trail herd at 5,000 head.

That night the entire 5,000 stampeded.

Duffield’s men were exhausted and threatened to leave as they went on another cow hunt to collect the scattered cattle. Duffield wrote “Spent the day separating beeves and hunting — Two men and bunch beeves lost — Many men in trouble.

Horses all give out and men refused to do anything.”

A day later the men were still missing.

Duffield hired an Indian guide and finally found his worn out men and 200 head of cattle 14 miles from camp. “ Almost starved not having had a bite to eat for 60 hours. Got to camp 12 p.m. Tired.”

The herd was on the Shawnee Trail, headed toward Missouri. At the Arkansas River, in present-day Oklahoma, a band of Seminole Indians tried to take some cattle. Duffield

drew his revolver and backed them down. He still lost an animal while tending to the river crossing. The Arkansas was raging. Duffield and his men worked all day but could not get an animal to take the water.

“Had to go back to the prairie sick and discouraged. Have not got the blues but am in Hel of a fix. Indians held high festival over stolen beef all night. Lost two beeves mired and maybe more.”

At that point, Duffield describes a turn of events when he reports that he hired 20 Indians to help get the cattle across the Arkansas River. By 2 p.m. the last animal was over. Duffield counted five animals lost.

Near Baxter Springs the herd of 5,000 was divided and settlement made between outfits.

Out of the 1,000 head that he started with only 499 had survived.

Duffield turned west.

The Shawnee nation held the right of way and forced the men to turn See GRAY, Page A5

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“From the time I could stand on a milk crate and operate the press, I was intrigued and interested in his Navy history, because he was a real life action figure,� Mark said. “He loaded guns during wartime, and fired upon Japanese suicide aircraft that were trying to bomb his ship. They also chased subs, and laid mines.�

The Ward and its crew also suffered from torpedo hits and kamikaze aircraft attacks.

Mark remembers his grandpa telling him everyone on the Ward was issued a large Bowie knife to sleep with so they could defend themselves in case of enemy attack. “They always feared the Japanese would board their ship while they were sleeping,� he said. “So as a young kid listening to stories like that, it was better than watching a movie about war — you’re hearing it from somebody who experienced it firsthand.�

Mark described it as a “story of survival and death.� “Dad went in at age 32,� Malcolm said. “Just a few months after he went in, there was a declaration that anyone of his age and with his many children didn’t have to go to service.�

Because of that, Tony Sula, Roy’s boss at the time, said Roy qualified for a deferment because he worked in a foodrelated industry. “Dad said no,�

Malcolm said. “He needed to do his part for his country. So he went.�

It was 1943. Malcolm was 10 years old.

Malcolm’s service Malcolm joined the Navy in 1951 after graduating from Wilson High School. He served four years, from 1951 to 1955. “Just getting out of high school, I think you have a feeling of adventure,� he said. “I had my dad’s experience, and I thought I needed to do something for my country. I went into it not so much as an obligation, but as ‘hey, they’re going to teach me stuff, and I’m going to listen, and I’m going to have fun doing it.’ That’s what I did.�

Malcolm was a groundcrewman for a Douglas DC-6, known in the Navy as the R-6D. “We were freighters from Moffet Field to Hawaii to Midway Island to Japan and back,� he said. “We also went into India.�

Malcolm said it was rumored the R-6D delivered freight with atomic capabilities during the Korean War. “But I don’t know that for sure,� he added.

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the first time he was ordered overseas to his duty station in Hawaii. “When I got my orders to go overseas, I only had a few days to get home, see the family, and get back on base,� he said. “I had flown many hours in the Navy, but I had to go commercial to San Francisco Airport and fly into Wichita. I was totally scared to death.�

Luckily, Malcolm had a friend that helped him through the ordeal. “It turned out to be a piece of cake, but it scared me,� said Malcolm, the former owner of Shaw’s Fine Foods in downtown Wilson.

Mark’s service Mark served six years in the Navy, from 1984 to 1990. “At that time, I would say the military was all you wanted it to be,� he said. “All you were willing to put into it, they would give you that and more. The only limit was your ambition.� “There is no comparison to the experience and the training you get,� he said.

Mark repaired equipment found onboard the Navy’s SH-60 Seahawk anti-submarine warfare helicopter, and P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare aircraft.

He especially remembers the year he spent on Diego Garcia. “It was separation from my wife, Doris, and my daughter, Andrea, but I got to experience things that very few people experience. It was tropical — I was less than a stone’s throw away from the beach right out my barrack’s door — I thought I was in paradise. If my wife and daughter could have gone with me, I’d still be there. It was the separation that brought me back home.�

Because the British own Diego Garcia, Mark said communicating with his family was different compared to both today’s and yesterday’s Navy. “It was a satellite phone system,� he said. “Phone cards were $100 for 30 minutes. In the year I was there, Doris and I spoke for three hours, so we spent $600 on telephone calls.�

Today’s sailor has access to internet, email, and cell phones. “But I reflect back when grandpa was on his ship and all they had were letters,� Mark said. “A lot of people in World War II relied on letters. A lot of people got letters that were sent two weeks or a month earlier, and it was the last letter from a dead husband or a dead son.

So I think I had it hard, until I reflect on what the people before me went through.�

Today, Mark is a parttime letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Ellsworth.

Jan’s service Jan also served six years in the Navy, from 1979 to 1984. He enlisted while still attending Wilson High School through the delayed entry program. “I graduated in May, then went in the Navy in November,� he said.

Jan primarily processed and printed aerial reconnaissance film. “One thing that was overwhelming for me was when I was stationed on the Constellation,� he said. “Coming from a little town, and all of a sudden you are on a ship that has 5,000 men on it.�

Jan’s bunk was underneath the ship’s catapults.

The catapults were tasked with launching the jet aircraft carried on board. “When the jets would take off, it was like a freight train coming to a dead stop against a brick wall at 80 miles per hour,� he said. “The whole ship would shake, and it was unbelievable noise.

Somehow, we all learned to sleep though that.�

Jan also experienced going through 60-foot swells. “Water coming over the flight deck was pretty exciting,� he said. “We were moving from San Diego to Bremerton, Wash. for overhaul. The whole ship’s company transferred up there, so basically the aircraft carrier became a big moving van. The flight deck was full of personal cars, pickups, and campers.�

Jan said there were also wives and children of the crew on board. “A lot of people were sick because of the waves we were in,� he said. “It was the only time I ever experienced on the Constellation where you could sit in a chair and actually roll across the floor, because the aircraft carrier was 1,100 feet long, and typically when we were out, you couldn’t even tell there was any movement.�

Jan works at Crestwood, Inc. in Salina.

From 1990 to 2000, he owned J.S. Shaw Photography in downtown Ellsworth.

Continuing service Malcolm, Mark and Jan continue to serve America today as members of the Wilson American Legion. “I think more than anything, being a member of the American Legion is really important to me, because of carrying on the traditions and ideas that we have as a nation,�

Malcolm said.

With Veterans Day set for observance Monday, Nov. 11, Mark said as a veteran, it’s easier for him to see how much of a sacrifice serving in the armed forces really is. “Thank God there are people still willing to make that sacrifice,� he added.

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Congress’ inept handling of fiscal policy, do we really want Congress exercising more control over monetary policy? ••• I stumbled across a reason for the all-Republican, Kansas, congressional delegation to be more reasonable when it comes to negotiating fiscal policy with the Democrats.

Turns out that funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to be built in Manhattan, Kan., could be in jeopardy if Democrats and Republicans cannot demonstrate some fiscal common sense in the near future.

I will be looking forward to how Congressman Tim Huelskamp, given his constant trumpeting of the need for spending cuts, will handle a spending issue that stands to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to his state and his district. I have a hunch he will find a way to justify spending for this project. A bigger question will be whether he will compromise on the issue of tax increases, because such a compromise may be needed to get the deal done.

Will the uncompromising congressman compromise a principle and agree to a tax increase?

Stay tuned, this might get interesting. ••• Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said he will put a hold on President Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be Chairman of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. A hold occurs when a single senator blocks floor consideration of a presidential nominee or other mea-

sure.

The Senator has said he will not resort to a hold on the nomination if he gets the vote he wants on a bill that provides for a Government Accounting Office audit of the Federal Reserve.

According the Congressional Research Service the exact origin of holds is unknown. In recent decades, the senate hold has devolved into a tool of obstruction often abused by senators for petty reasons.

Senators of course will maintain that they are motivated solely by what is in the best interest of the American people, arguably the most abused rationalization in American politics.

Unfortunately, there are not many limitations on the massive egos of United States senators. A vote of 60 senators could override the hold; however, senators are very chary when it comes to limiting the privileges of their fellow senators, because they want to have the same selfish opportunity to press their own petty issues.

About the only sure way to compel a senator to lift a hold is public awareness and public pressure. Public opinion is one of the very few forces that can overwhelm a senator’s sense of self-importance.

As for Sen. Paul’s desire for a bill authorizing the auditing of the Fed, he should avail himself of the constitutional law making process for doing so, and he should allow Janet Yellen’s nomination to proceed as provided for in the constitution. ••• Oct. 21, 2013, a 12-year-old boy in

Nevada killed a teacher, injured two students, and committed suicide with a semi-automatic handgun.

Chronic gun violence is the price we pay for the second Amendment right of virtually everyone to own a gun with very few restrictions.

This near absolute right translates into the capacity for a person to gun down whomever they wish whenever they want.

One of the weaker arguments in favor this second Amendment right is the “law abiding citizen� argument. The idea being that law enforcement should do a better job of targeting criminals and leave “law abiding citizens� alone, because “law abiding citizens� do not abuse their gun rights.

Unfortunately, this convenient and specious argument overlooks the very real fact that every criminal in every prison in the country was, at one time, a “law abiding citizen.�

Sunday, Oct. 20, a 12-year-old boy was a law-abiding citizen. On Monday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 a.m., he was a murderer and a suicide victim. Any reasonable gun restriction that might have prevented this sad act will be rejected as politically impractical.

Any kind of restriction that might mitigate the murder and mayhem in our nationwide kill zone must yield to every erstwhile, “law abiding citizen’s� right to have a gun: A murderous conundrum that continues to defy solution.

Jerry Marsh is a retired Ellsworth High School government teacher.

Gray Continued from Page A4 southwest. They ended up driving nearly back to the Arkansas River. The herd was now on open prairie with no trail to follow. “We don’t know how far nor where we are now going to turn north and trust to luck.�

Duffield turned the herd northwest to strike the Little Walnut River and later the Big Walnut in present-day Butler County, Kan. At Council Grove they purchased supplies and drove on to St. Mary’s Mission. By Aug. 29 they entered Nebraska, on their way to Nebraska City.

More cattle were lost crossing the Missouri River. Duffield finally reached Burlington, Iowa, in late October. On

Nov. 1, he shipped the herd to Chicago by rail. When Duffield reached his Iowa home he was sick and tired. His last diary entry was Nov. 7, 1866. “Spent most of the day in bed and feeling badly.� His profits had vanished but he could boast that the trail had thrown everything it could at him and he had survived a very perilous endeavor on The Way West. “The Cowboy,� Jim Gray is author of Desperate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the Violent Frontier and also publishes a historical paper, the 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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Farm & City

Young Eagles

IN BRIEF

Ellsworth’s Allie Jullian is excited after her airplane ride Saturday at the Ellsworth Airport. The annual Young Eagles Day is sponsored by pilots and members of the Smoky Hill EAA Chapter.

ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY

Grain prices mixed for the week

Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day Monday, Nov. 4, were: Wheat, bu. — $7.03, down 21 cents from a week ago.

Milo, bu. — $4.07, down 2 cents.

Soybeans, bu. — $12.06, up 3 cents.

Corn, bu. — $4.11, down 4 cents.

The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf, Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis.

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scoured and re-painted, black mold could easily be seen creeping though the fresh, mold-resistant paint.

A large part of the cost of remodeling the locker rooms is their location — under the gymnasium bleachers with walls that are part of the structural support of the building.

The tennis court also suffers from a host of problems, with its location atop a spring being a major reason for its deteriorating condition. The courts were constructed with an asphalt foundation, which is moving and cracking.

And electrical service for the lighting runs beneath

the courts, not around them.

In fact, EJSHS lost lights to the far west tennis court during the recent girls’ season and repairs had to be made with wiring now above the court — not the best of fixes, as some volleys could be affected by the wiring. The moisture beneath the surface of the courts causes large sections of playing surface to become unattached, translating into a loose playing surface. Cracks in the surface have reappeared and are growing wider.

Board member Ron Tenbrink said tennis coach Eric Anderson is responsible for “good tournaments that bring a lot of people to

town. It would be too bad if we didn’t have a place to hold tournaments.”

Board members spent a considerable amount of time discussing a proposed addition to the EJSHS entryway, with some trustees and the administration wanting to add it to the list and other board members divided on the issue.

“We just spent a lot of money on doors and locks for security,” Tenbrink said.

“If we do that, then we will have to have that part of it replaced. I think a video monitor for the entry doors is money better spent.”

“We can do ‘what if?’ all day,” said board member Liz Donley. “We need to

think of how best to spend the money.”

Hand noted that even if such a structure was built, someone could drive a truck or tractor through it to gain access into the building.

Other projects the board discussed but did not place on the list were — air conditioning the EJSHS gym and multipurpose room and KMS gymnasium; additional security measures; Ellsworth Elementary School blacktop; parking lots at all three buildings; and a new gymnasium.

The school board’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 11, at the district office in Ellsworth.

Women in Ag meeting planned Special to the I-R

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merica’s farmers have important decisions to make — both for their families and for their employees — with the Affordable Care Act which went into effect Oct. 1. On the whole, farmers are more likely to be insured than the rest of the U.S. population. This is not surprising given that farm work is hazardous with many potential occupational injuries. Purchasing health insurance and disability insurance is viewed by many farmers as essential elements in protecting their family farms.

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is now federal law that requires all Americans to have health insurance. One provision of the law is set up as a ‘marketplace’ through which individuals can make decisions on what’s

best for them.

Because premiums in the individual health insurance market are rated based on the individual’s own risks, they have been exceptionally high for farmers.

The new law makes it more likely that farm families will be able to purchase less expensive coverage.

A challenge for farmers, however, is that many will have to make insurance decisions for their families and their business.

Farms with less than 50 employees will not be required to provide insurance, and thus won’t face government penalties.

But, tax credits are available to help the smallest employers (less than 25 employees) pay for the cost of employee health insurance.

A mandate for large farms (more than 50 employees) to provide health care coverage is

currently delayed. So fines, which could be as much as $3,000 for every employee, will not be imposed until January 2015.

Here are three tips to help farm families make decisions about insurance coverage for themselves and their employees: • Compare the cost and features of your current insurance with those in the new insurance “marketplace.” Statebased navigators and insurance agents can assist farmers in making decisions on personal insurance. If you are considering insurance for your farm business, consult an insurance broker, employment law attorney, certified financial planner or others you trust.

• Consult with a professional farm advisor to develop an action plan for the business.

• Allow enough time to shop around and

select insurance coverage that is both affordable and adequate.

If you are a woman involved in agriculture or are simply interested in learning more about this topic, please plan to attend the Ellsworth County Women in Ag meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Ellsworth Golf Course.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with a meal at 6 p.m. and program at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8 to Pamela Hays, (785) 472-4999, extension 1303.

The meeting is sponsored in part by the Ellsworth County Farm Service Agency, the Ellsworth County Conservation District and the Midway Extension District.

Brett Bruning, son of Cindy and Keith Bruning of Ellsworth, has been named the September 2013 employee of the month of Pawnee Mental Health Services in Manhattan. Bruning, who serves as case manager of the company, is a graduate of Ellsworth High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and a Master’s Degree in marriage and family therapy Bruning from Kansas State University.

“He is an awesome person and case manager. Brett takes that extra step each day to touch base with clients and that is why he deserves Employee of the Month,” his nomination stated.

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a licensed community mental health center and licensed substance abuse treatment center serving more than 7,300 people annually.

Wilson Pride receives donation

Wilson Pride received a $500 donation Oct. 7 from the Midwest Energy Fund. The money is to be used for the water spray park in Wilson.

Wilson competed against many communities for the award. Wilson Pride was selected because of the addition of the spray park. The customer-owners of the Midwest Community Fund Committee thought the spray park was a great addition to the community, making Wilson a better place to work and live.

Join us to share your appreciation

Who: All Residents of Ellsworth County Where: Ellsworth Fire Station When: November 17th at 6:00 P.M. (Sponsored by the Ellsworth County Ministerial Alliance) We would like to invite all residents of Ellsworth County to a special time expressing our appreciation for members of the law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire departments who serve throughout our county in response to emergency situations. This will be held at the Ellsworth Fire Department on Sunday evening, November 17th, starting at 6:00 p.m. The program will last approximately forty-five minutes to an hour. It will be followed by a time of interaction and cookies for all who attend and desire to share some time together afterwards.

If anyone, who has been served by one or more of our emergency response teams, would like to share a two minute or less public statement of appreciation during this time, please contact Pastor Exie Barber, 1009 North Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, KS 67439; phone (785) 472-3232; or email: exieb@agellsworth.org. Let him know of your desire at least by Friday, November 15th, so that he can plan you into the sharing time.

We hope to see you there as a part of the Ellsworth County Community ... a great place to live, get married, and raise up children and grandchildren.

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Anniversary

Community

Leonard and Betty Parks mark 65th anniversary Leonard and Betty Parks celebrated their 65th anniversary Oct. 31. They were married in 1948.

The Parks have two sons, Dr. Gary Parks and his wife, Dr. Pam Parks, Pueblo, Colo., and Greg Parks and his wife, Terri, Ellsworth.

They also have six grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.

Leonard taught in Ellsworth and Kanopolis, starting in 1957, and has been a professional clown

Betty and Leonard Parks

since 1981.

Send well wishes to Good Samaritan Society, Drover’s Cottage, Apt. 105B, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

Birth

Abigayle Jean Chaulmaine Griffin Keith and Mandi Griffin of Manhattan announce the birth Oct. 2, 2013, of their daughter, Abigayle Jean Chaulmaine Griffin.

She was 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20 inches long.

She was welcomed home by her sister, Mary.

Grandparents are Roger and Brenda Langston of Holyrood; Albert S. Griffin Sr. of Junction City and the late Mary Legohn Griffin.

Abigayle Jean Chaulmaine Griffin

Great-grandparents are Bob and Ellen Langston of Holyrood; Melva Jean Crawford of Great Bend and the late Andrew Crawford Sr.

Reunions

Doubrava family The 50th annual Frank (Frantisec) Doubrava Sr. family reunion gathered Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Ellsworth Senior Center.

A potluck dinner with some ethnic food was enjoyed by all with a business meeting following. Host and hostesses for the event were: Vivian Peppiatt, Kay Doubrava, Jerry Macek and Joe Macek.

The Doubrava family consists of descendants of John, Frank, Joseph, Wenslow, Tobias, Anna, Ralph, and Emma Doubrava, whose parents were Frank and Anna Sokol Doubrava. The family homesteaded on a farm south of the Holyrood Lake in Palacky Township, Ellsworth County, in 1910.

Guests representing the Frank Doubrava Jr. family were: Bob and Rose Small, of Lyons, James Small of Great Bend, guest, Vernon Brejcha of Lawrence, Gene and Alice Malir, Jerry D. Macek, Joe and Jana Macek, Brianna and Jamie, John and Deanne Hoch and Haylee and Katie of Wilson. George J. Barta, and Marsha Ericson of Jewell. Terry and Darlene Lank of Claflin, Art and Linda Heitschmidt, of Wichita, Andrew Peppiatt and Bryan Thompson of Salina. Gary Barta of Topeka. From Ellsworth were: Loren and Kay Dees, Fred and Vivian Peppiatt, Lorene Barta, Toni Pflughoeft, Mychel Dolezal and MyKena, George and Nancy Hysong and Emily, Breanna and Cameron, and Jim and Marilyn Homolka.

Representing the Wenslow Doubrava family were: Edna Kanak of Geneseo and from Leavenworth, Randy and Mary Kanak, Brandee and Breanna Kanak, Chanse Brown, Devon and Ednah Nichols, Larry and Beverly Vasko of Wilson, and Dan and Ramona Echer of Lucas.

Representing the Ralph Doubrava family were: Rose Doubrava, Ralph and Venicia Doubrava, Bradley, McKayla, McKenzy, McKolle and Brandon Doubrava. Guests were: Leah and Tate Reid.

Representing the Tobias Doubrava family were: Kay Doubrava and Raymond, Richard Doubrava, Joe Doubrava and Ashley, Vivian and Mary Corrigan all of Wichita, and Mike and Linda Doubrava of Durant, Okla. and Kathleen Aguilera of Oklahoma City.

Representing the Helen Doubrava Barta family were: Marianne Gawith of Salina, Fred L. and Pat Barta of Little River, and John and Carla Shepard and Emma of Hutchinson.

Drawing for door prizes were held. The guessing games were won by Kathleen Aguilera and Joe Macek.

The next reunion will be Aug. 17, 2014 at the Ellsworth Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Hosting the 2014 reunion are, Jerry Macek, Joe Macek, Andy Peppiatt and Bryan Thompson.

Allen-Sheridan family The Allen-Sheridan reunion was held Oct. 6 at the Ellsworth Senior Center. The family of Bill and Lillian (Allen) Bailey were hosts.

Those attending were: Danella Zink, McPherson; Tom and Agnes Sheridan; Bill Sheridan, Edna, Kan.; Carol and Tony Santangelo, Hutchinson; Pat Sheridan; Ed Sheridan, Emporia; Pat and Gene Agin; Don Smischny, Salina; Larry and Beth Ptacek and Rylynn Davis, Wilson; Eleanor Bach, Jim and Sheridan Bach, and Rob Sheridan, Manhattan; Mike Schaefer and Alyssa, St. Mary; Harold and Nelva Thompson, Geneseo; Tim and Erin Sheridan, Mulvane; Caitlyn Sheridan, Wellington; Alex (Wes) Sheridan, Buhler; Dennis Merica, Searville; David and Daniel Merica and friend, Clyde; Dan and Anita Sheridan, Raymond; Shirley Sheridan, Lyons.

Those attending from Ellsworth were Luther Bailey, Keith Bailey, David and Kay Bailey, John Bailey, Patty Ruetz and Kaitlyn, Fred and Vivian Peppiatt, Deb, Lindsey, Marissa and Kenley Rojas; Gene and Carol Schwemmer, George, Nancy, Emily, Breanna, and Cameron Hysong; David Sheridan.

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Parents and Homework

For parents who grew up in the United States, homework is a fact of life — as American as apple pie.

Many educators believe homework is an essential tool for helping children learn. They believe homework can help children develop important study skills, learn how to manage time and encourage independence and responsibility.

For children and parents, homework can sometimes seems like a burden that can cause frustration and tears. It may also take time away from families having fun together.

Research shows children who do more homework in high school (up to 90 minutes) tend to do better in school, but there is little evidence for homework affecting learning during the elementary years. Many experts agree homework can have both positive and negative efforts on children’s learning and attitudes towards school.

What You Can Do Parents can help children develop good study habits if they: • Take an active interest in their children’s homework by finding out what assignments are, talking with them about assignments and looking over completed work.

• Set aside a regular time that works for your child and your family.

• Pick a place that has enough room to work and lighting to see —

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Extension Focus it doesn’t have to be fancy.

• Reduce distractions by turning off the TV. • Be willing to help (like taking them to the library or getting materials they might need).

• Find out about teachers’ homework policy and talk with them if you are concerned, or if you just want to give them feedback.

• Provide support and encouragement, especially when they are frustrated.

How You Help Matters Homework can be frustrating for students and for parents as well.

Researchers have found how parents help children especially those who are struggling with schoolwork, can determine whether homework helps or hurt children’s learning and motivation in school. Here are some suggestions on HOW to help with homework.

Let children take the lead — support their independence and self-reliance and be less controlling and intrusive. Being controlling means:

• Doing assigned work for children • “Taking over” and telling children what to do or how to do it, or • Using threats or punishment Controlling parents might actually prevent children from developing important skills. Although parents might feel like they are “helping” they may be unintentionally undermining children’s confidence in their abilities.

Being intrusive includes: • Giving help without being asked.

• Checking homework without being asked, or • Frequently reminding them to do homework.

Stay positive. When parents can manage to stay positive while helping with homework that may be frustrating, children are more likely to be persistent and more motivated in school. Being able to put frustration aside and focus on what is enjoyable about the work is key to promoting children’s motivation in school. When the work itself is not enjoyable parents might focus on the positives of working together.

Jamie Rathbun is the family and consumer sciences agent in the Midway Extension District. Her column appears twice a month in the I-R. 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 Extension Office, (785) 472-4442.

Area Clubs

Traveling 12 Card Club The Traveling 12 Card Club met at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Wilson Senior Center with Betty Hunter as hostess.

Winning high was Alita Popp, low was Julia Woodmansee, getting traveling was Marilyn Soukup. Others playing Pinochle were Doris Oller, Jeannine Siefers, Lucille Janda, Charlene Stoppel, Sherrill Steinle, Myrene Soukup, Louanna Robinson and Vera Ehrlich. The Club will be traveling to the home of Vera Ehrlich at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Elkhorn 4-H The Sept. 22 Elkhorn 4-H meeting was called to order by Ty Nienke. Roll call was answered by 16 members and three leaders by answering the question “whose birthday is today”. The August minutes were approved as read. Brandon Westerman and Timmy Zamrzla led the singing with “Happy Birthday”. Brandon Westerman gave the treasurer’s report.

Items discussed at the meeting were: fair board, fair council, Svaty bale maze, church attendance, and community service. Elections were conducted and the new officers are: President – Amy Westerman Vice President – Jenna Haase Secretary – Taylor Zamrzla Treasurer – Teagon Nienke Report – Macey Gustin Parliamentary – Tucker Husemen Fair Board – Patrick Zamrzla Fair Council – Brandon Westerman Nienkes and Husemans provided recreation. Leaders provided treats and the meeting was adjourned.

Macey Gustin Reporter P.Y.W. Members of the P.Y.W. Family and Community Education Unit met Oct. 7 at the Dorrance City Hall.

The annual soup feed will be held from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Dorrance community shop building. Each member is asked to bring three pies and to help that day. Chicken noodle, chili, vegetable beef and ham and bean soups will be served. There will be ham salad and pressed chicken sandwiches and

homemade pies.

President Rita Habbart will attend the KAFCE State Conference Oct. 8 at Colby.

The lesson, “From awareness to action: The military family in our communities,” was presented by Betty Jo Lloyd.

Mary Lee Bohnen served refreshments to Rita Habbart, Betty Jo Lloyd, Donna Fay Major, Anita Patton, Velma Siefers and Barbara Siefers.

The group viewed the 2000-2013 club scrapbook following the meeting.

The next meeting will be Nov. 9 after the soup feed.

GFWC Sorosis The Wilson GFWC Sorosis Club met Oct. 14 in the Methodist Education building.

The nine members brought gifts for the veterans in the V.A. Hospital. The president reported on the 6th district meeting held Sept. 21 in Ellsworth.

Two art projects from Wilson students were entered in the arts contest.

Lilly Duncan won blue on her string art and Aaron Dlabal received a red on his crocheted headband. Alice Malir, Alice Whitmer, Lucille Janda and Mary Ellen Stoppel attended and helped with the meeting.

Plans were made for the Nov. 13 trip to Abilene.

After the meeting, the group made Christmas cards for members of the military and veterans, using construction paper, seals and old Christmas cards.

St. Francis Circle St. Francis Circle #232 met Oct. 1.

The meeting was called to order by Regent Belinda Kasper. The open prayer was let by Chancellor Judy Soukup. The opening ode was sung and the pledge to the flag was recited.

Judy Soukup spoke on the Feasts of our Mother Mary, Saints Peter, Paul, John Joan of Arc and the Guardian Angels for the spiritual activity.

Roll call was answered by 11 officers, with a total of 17 members present. The total membership is 65.

Communications were read from the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Jude and

the Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska. Thank yous were read from Virginia Hubka for the mass for her mother, Lillian Lawrence and from Dorothy Brokes for the mass for her mother, Jennie Kratzer.

Potluck will be Sunday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow.

Respect for Life collections will be taken up Oct. 27 by Dorothy Brokes and Mary Mattas.

Thank you cards were sent to Bishop Weisenburger for offering the Mass for the 90th Anniversary Mass and the 4th Degree Knights and St. Regent Tris O’Brien for taking part in our celebration.

New business: The Christmas party will be Sunday, Dec. 8, with social hour at 6 p.m., and supper to follow. Will be making Jaternice at 8 a.m. Sat., Nov. 2, and cooking barley, at 9 a.m. Fri. Nov. 1.

For the Good of the Order, Myrene Soukup read the minutes for 89 years ago.

Election of officers were held and the new officers are as follows: Regent Irene Werth: Vice Regent, Margaret Stadelman; Past Regent Belinda Kasper, Recording Secretary, Rachel Muro; Treasurer, Alice Macek-Malir; Financial Secretary, Barbara Princ; Chancellor, Judy Soukup; Auditors, Kathy Carreon, Dorothy Brokes and Phyllis Dolezal; Custodian, Theresa Staudinger; Monitor, Theresa Kasper; 1st Guide, Janiece Kornmeyer; 2nd Guide, Mary Mattas; Inner Guard, Tomasa Cisneros; Outer Guard, Betty Soukup; Banner Bearer, Mary Zelenka; and Organist, Joan Malir.

Obligation was led by Regent Belinda Kasper.

Adjournment was at 9:15 p.m. with closing prayer led by Judy Soukup and the singing of the closing Ode. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, with the Social Committee Janiece Kornmeyer, Marilyn Soukup, Michelle L. Brokes, Tomasa Cisneros, Colleen Lovin, Karan Soukup and Lori Steinle in charge.

Vera Ehrlich Recording Secretary.

SENIOR MENUS November 11-15

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.

MONDAY — Closed for Veterans Day. TUESDAY — Mexican casserole, corn on the cob, fruit cocktail, cookies and bread.

WEDNESDAY — Beef stew, biscuits, tossed salad, angel food cake with strawberries.

THURSDAY — Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, cinnamon and apples and bread.

FRIDAY — Roast beef, mashed potatoes, cream peas, fruit cobbler and bread.

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 — Ham and scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fruit, roll and milk.

TUESDAY — Pork roast, dressing, candied carrots, gelatin and fruit, roll and milk.

WEDNESDAY — Bierock casserole, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail and milk.

THURSDAY — Chicken and rice, peas, fruit crisp, roll and milk.

FRIDAY — Chili, cinnamon roll, fruit and milk.

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Oilers defeat Little River

BY Mark m coy c

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LAFLIN — The Central Plains Oilers defeated Little River 38-14 in the final 8-man Division I, District five football game Oct. 31, in Claflin.

The Oilers had already clinched the district championship and a playoff spot by annihilating Solomon, Oct. 25, in Solomon.

“We were happy to get a win on our last regular season game,” said head coach Chris Steiner. “We didn’t play as well as we would have liked to.

Little River is better than their record shows but it was also a tough game for us. After such a mentally draining week the game before against Solomon, and then getting such a big win, it is hard not to come out a little flat in the next game.

“It is also hard to prepare for that game on a short week knowing that you have already won your district and you have to make that decision if everyone is going to play or if you are going to hold some starters out to keep them healthy and rested during hell week.

“We elected to play everyone and hoped we would get up big and be able to sub in some second-string guys. Every time we would start to feel comfortable in the game, Little River would come right back at us so we

Meritt Hammeke (7) tackles a Redskin running back in the Oct. 31 win over Little River, in Claflin.

were unable to rotate some people.”

Braedan Crites, the talented sophomore quarterback, scored first for the Oilers on a 48-yard option play with 5:40 left in the

first quarter, but his pass for PAT points fell incomplete, setting the score at 6-0.

The Oilers scored just 30 seconds later on a 9-yard touchdown strike from Crites

to Layne Bieberle, but the run for PAT points was denied by the Redskins, making the score 12-0.

Little River found the end zone with 20 seconds on the

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clock with an 8-yard quarterback keeper, but the Oilers denied the PAT pass for a 12-6, first quarter tally.

See WIN, Page B2

Trojans blank Bearcats in Halloween game

BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

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t was Halloween for the Bearcats Thursday at Shanelec field, as the Southeast of Saline Trojans won the 3A District 13 football game 42-0, ending the season for the ‘Cats and securing a berth in the state playoffs for the Trojans.

It will be a showdown of Trojan football teams, as Southeast of Saline will meet Beloit in the cross-district playoff game Tuesday, in Beloit.

Ellsworth dodged a bullet early in the first quarter, as a Trojan touchdown was called back on a holding call with 10:53 on the clock.

The Bearcats’ luck ended following that play, as Southeast of Saline punched the ball into the end zone on a 9-yard run and kicked the PAT for a 7-0 lead.

Takota Anderson, the Bearcat quarterback, was sacked almost consistently in the first half of play. The ‘Cats fumbled the ball on their 6-yard line and a

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Ty Nienke (34) makes a shoestring tackle as Mo Rojas (25) and Marshall Barkow (12) move in to assist Oct. 31 in Ellsworth.

Trojan recovery set up the second Trojan touchdown of the game and

PAT with 7:23 on the scoreboard.

The Bearcat defense spent a lot of

time on the field and stiffened following that touchdown, but the Ellsworth offense could not move the ball forward.

Bad snaps were another key element in the game for the Bearcats. Several times in the game, the quarterback could be seen trying to get a handle on the ball at the snap, turning plays into broken scrambles.

Ellsworth put together an offensive drive by going to the air, with Marshall Barkow making the catch that set up a Bearcat assault on the goal line with 4:10 left in the first quarter, but the ‘Cats were denied a score by a swarming Trojan defense. Ellsworth relinquished the ball on downs at the Southeast of Saline’s 6-yard line.

The Trojans drove the ball down the field and scored a touchdown and kicked the PAT to have a 21-0 lead as time ran off the clock. Neither team could find the end zone in the second quarter.

The Bearcats came out strong as the See ‘CATS, Page B2

Lady Bearcats place three players on NCAA all-league teams

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Lady Bearcats Kailee Landon, left, and Halle Connally, center, were named to the North Central Activities Association all-league first team for volleyball. At right, setter Ella Koralek was named to the NCAA honorable mention team. All three girls are seniors at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School.

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Win Continued from B1 The Oilers threw more points on the scoreboard with 10:13 to go in the second quarter, when Crites found Michael Lamatsch in the end zone on an 11-yard pass play. Carson Kirmer ran in the PAT points for a 20-6 Central Plains lead. Neither team could find the end zone for the duration of the period.

Bieberle pulled in a 33-yard Crites aerial for a touchdown with 4:26 on the clock in the third quarter and Colton Zink plowed across the goal line to add the PAT points, as the Oilers increased their lead to 28-6.

Zink blocked a Redskin punt deep in Little River territory with 2:32 on the clock to add a 2-point safety, making the score 30-6.

The Oilers scored after a sustained drive following the free kick, with Crites making the touchdown on a 2-yard keeper. Kirmer ran the ball to get the PAT points and the 38-6 Central Plains lead.

Little River is a tenacious team and quarterback Cordell Moore threw a 25-yard touchdown pass with 8:15 left in the game for a Redskins touchdown. Little River added the PAT points on a pass play for the final 38-14 score.

The Oilers are a balanced team this season and can either run or pass the ball, rolling up 182 yards on the ground in 35 carries and 100 yards in the air.

Crites led the team in rushing, carrying the ball 11 times and gaining 76 yards and two touchdowns. Zink had 66 yards on 13 carries; Kirmer made 35 yards on seven totes and Clark Besthorn made five yards on four carries.

Crites completed eight of 17 passes for three touchdowns and no interceptions. Bieberle caught three passes for 52 yards and two touchdowns; Kirmer caught two passes for 26 yards; Lamatsch hauled in two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown and Besthorn caught a 7-yard pass.

It is the stingy Oilers defense that allows the offense to put points on the board. Led by senior Evan Liebl from his defensive end position, Central Plains has effectively shut down the run this season, allowing the defensive backs to come up with turnovers that translate into scoring opportunities for the team. Liebl had a sack for nine yards in the game and scored seven “hurries”— where a defensive player forces the opposing quarterback to “hurry” the play.

Lamatsch is the other defensive end for the Oilers and Central Plains rotates three boys at the noseguard position, Trustin Kreft, Jacob Woodmansee and Michael Ryan — all of whom make a lot of trouble in the offensive backfield.

Cody Price has become a ferocious linebacker and scored nine tackles and seven assists; Zink had eight tackles and three assists; Liebl made seven tackles and three assists; Bieberle scored four tackles and three assists; Crites made four tackles and one assist; Woodmansee scored two tackles and two assists; Kirmer and Lamatsch made two tackles and an assist apiece; Kreft scored a tackle and Besthorn had an assist.

“We were able to keep Crites off of defense for most

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The Oilers make a gang tackle Oct. 31, against the Little River Redskins in an 8-man Division I District five football game in Claflin. From left, Michael Lamatsch (13), Jacob Woodmansee (50), Colton Zink (21), Evan Liebl (95), Layne Bieberle (3), Carson Kirmer (9) and Cody Price.

of the game as we got Meritt Hammeke back from injury and so he was able to play defensive back. We also limited Trustin Kreft’s amount of playing time at noseguard since he has a broken hand and Jacob Woodmansee played most of the game at noseguard,” Steiner said.

“Our defense has played well this season. They have given our offense lots of short fields to work with this season, which is nice. Our defensive line and linebackers have gotten better at run stopping, and our defensive line puts on lots of pressure in the passing game which helps our defensive backs.”

Central Plains has an 8-1 overall record for the season. The Oilers were 5-0 in district play and 2-1 in the Central Prairie League. Central Plains’ only loss this season was to mighty Victoria, an 8-man Division II team that is currently ranked fourth in the state.

The Oilers played the South Central Timberwolves (Coldwater) Tuesday in Claflin.

South Central also has an 8-1 record and plays in the Southern Plains Iroquois Activities Association, with its only defeat being a 32-18 loss to undefeated and second-ranked Kiowa County.

Results of Tuesday’s game were unavailable at press time.

The winner of the game will play the victor of the Hodgeman County/Atwood-Rawlins County matchup. Atwood-Rawlins is currently ranked fifth in state in 8-man Division I play.

Watch www.indyrepnews.com for updates concerning the time, date and location of the game.

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Thursday, November 28 at the Ellsworth Senior Center There will be a sign up sheet at the Ellsworth Senior Center for side dishes

Call 785-472-4544 for reservations EVERYONE INVITED!

Ellsworth Zumbathon

‘Cats

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second half began, but disaster struck the team early in the third quarter when Anderson suffered a concussion on a defensive play and was taken off of the field by paramedics.

Anderson was taken to the hospital for precautionary measures.

Nick Flynn stepped into the signal caller’s spot for the Bearcats.

Ellsworth was already down several players due to injuries. Lucas Barta and Austin Pruitt — both key players on the Bearcat defense — did not suit up due to injuries they had received in previous games.

The Trojans added touchdowns and PATs to their tally at the 9:05 and 1:48 marks of the third quarter.

Ellsworth began to make some yardage with passing plays in the fourth quarter, with

Annual Community

Saturday, November 9th Ellsworth City Hall 121 W. First St. Ellsworth, KS KHRYSTAL SERRIAN/Special to the I-R

Takota Anderson (11) scrambles to avoid a sack Oct. 31 in Ellsworth.

Barkow making some good catches amid crowds of Trojan defenders.

However, the Trojans returned to their quarterback-sacking spree, forcing the ‘Cats to either give the ball up on downs or punts.

A big Trojan running back scored the final touchdown of the game with 8:12 on the scoreboard on a 21-yard dive play, literally dragging Ian Trapp with him across

the goal line.

Ellsworth ended its season with a 3-6 overall record, 2-4 in the North Central Activities Association and 0-3 in district play.

It was the first season as a head coach for Brent Schneider and the final season for seniors Pruitt, Barkow, Grant Glaser, Jesse Kidd, Cody Soukup, Mo Rojas, Ty Nienke, Cody Bird, Tristan Ptacek, Zach Wright and Nelson Cook.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Come join your local Zumba instructors Brandy Kara, and Mel and some guest instructors!

It’s time to shake and move for a CAUSE! For tickets or info contact: Ginger Bruning - 785-531-1393 or Kara Stewart - 785-577-4689

Helping A Local Family Fight Against Cancer!

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Council talks feral cats

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

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ILSON — A possible solution to the feral cat problem in Wilson was suggested by a retired veterinarian during Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council.

Dr. David Sells said he could spay and neuter the cats in a catch and release basis out of his garage. He has the surgical equipment needed to do the job, but he asked the city to provide financial support. Sells estimated each surgery would cost $10 per cat.

“I’m not looking to compete with local veterinarians,” Sells said. “You have to have so many feral cats in a town to control the rodent population.”

Paul J. Kasper, Wilson City attorney, said it would be difficult to determine which cats in town are pets and which are wild, because there is no requirement for owners to tag their cat. He suggested the city come up with a simple tag owners could purchase

"I’m not looking to compete with local veterinarians."

Dr. David Sells

retired veterinarian

identifying the cat as an owned animal. If the cat didn’t have a tag, it would be considered feral and spayed or neutered and released.

“I would like to take this under consideration,” Mayor Leland Francis said.

In other business: • Approval was given to amend the city’s 201314 budget. The amended budget is on page B10 of this week’s I-R. A hearing is scheduled at the council’s Nov. 18 meeting.

Wilson City clerk Susan Kriley said the amendment was necessary because the city transferred funds from its water and sewer accounts to the capital improvement account to finish the Pride Spray Park.

• Consideration of a partnership with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce to apply for an art grant to expedite completion of the World’s Largest Czech

Egg was tabled.

“The chamber has the money to do this project,” Kriley said. “This would expedite it.”

Kasper recommended if the city were to do this, it have an agreement in place with the chamber to limit the city’s financial and liability exposure.

• Ordinance 794, which permits minors to be in local drinking establishments after 9 p.m. was repealed.

• No action was taken after a five-minute executive session with Kasper to discuss land acquisition.

• Francis urged the council to find four residents to fill vacancies on the city’s department of health. He also suggested they start thinking about the 2014 wage evaluations for city employees.

The next meeting of the Wilson City Council will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at city hall.

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LAFLIN — Officials at Central Plains High School in Claflin have released the names of those students achieving honor roll status for the first nine weeks of school. They are: Superintendent’s Honor Roll • Seniors — Peyton Broeker, Trey Heitschmidt, Dylan Hickel, Breanna Holmes, Bethany Oeser, Rebecca Stewart.

• Juniors — Adreinne Danner, Julie Demel, Brooklyn Hekele, Abby Stueder, Vanessa Watson.

• Sophomores — Braedan Crites, Ryanne Hekele, Kendi Maxwell, Kaylyn Oberle, Cody Price, Kaycee Steiner,

Gloria Strong.

• Freshmen — Chelsey Bieberle, Kirsten Gunder, Kylie Holmes, Kylee Kasselman, Alyssa Kreft, James Radenberg, Janae Ryan and Emma Williams.

Principal’s Honor Roll • Seniors — Wyatt Disque, Shelby Letourneau, Evan Liebl and Weston Price.

• Juniors — Layne Bieberle, Carson Kirmer, BriA’na Lewis, Annie Potter and Breanna Schartz.

• Sophomores — Lexie Broeker, Brady Rugan, Michael Ryan and Brady Woodmansee.

• Freshmen — Cassidy Crites, Keeley Hipp, Kyle Lewis, John Moran, Jackie Stephens and Devin Stumps.

Honorable Mention • Seniors — Meritt Hammeke, Casey Kaiser, Julee McAtee, Shianne Perkins, Mikala Vasquez, Jacob Woodmansee and Colton Zink.

• Juniors — Matt Demel, McKenna Hammeke, Clayton Ingham, Michael Lamatsch, Louis Leiker, Jamie Liebl and Kale Schlochtermeier.

• Sophomores — Kylee Girard, Hunter Ingham, Trustin Kreft, Reagan Phelan and Taylor Rolfs.

• Freshmen — Linda Almanza, Gus Bain, Bryce Miller, Holli Payne, Collin Schlochtermeier, Aaron Schneweis, Trey Schulte and Jade Wissing.

Peanuts Palooza

EHS hosts “Snoopy, the Musical”

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

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llsworth High School students are gearing up for Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 presentations of “Snoopy, the Musical.”

Performances of the two act musical will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16, at the school’s Performing Arts Theater, and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, also at the PAC. “The kids are doing a great job, they’re working hard, and they’re really dedicated,” said Traci Sallman, director.

Sallman said she chose “Snoopy, the Musical” because it fit a smaller cast — perfect for the 11 students with parts in the musical.

“It just seemed to fit the personality of the kids and their strengths and musical talents,” she said.

“Snoopy, the Musical” focuses around how the beloved beagle views the world, and how the

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Peanuts characters see the world through the eyes of children.

“It’s just a fun-loving kid-friendly, heartfelt musical that’s going to be enjoyed by all ages,” Sallman said. “You’ll be smiling at the end.”

Jordan Waymaster plays the title role of Snoopy. Other cast members include Kylene Elliott and Dixie Ellegood as Woodstock, Laura Rankin as Peppermint Patty, Mika Ptacek as Lucy, Janae Schulte as Sally, Tristan Ptacek as Linus, and Cody Bird as Charlie Brown. The musical also features Dixie Ellegood, Charles Dauster, Emma Klein and Shannon Keith as members of the Peanuts gang.

Alex DePoy and Kylie Van Buren will work the lights and sound, Brian Anderson, Susan Keith, Blake Ploutz, and Zach Martin will be in the orchestra pit, and Courtney Smith is co-director of the musical.

Sallman said several songs will be sung dur-

ing the performances, including “The World According to Snoopy,” and “The Big Bow Wow.” Two EHS alumni, Lindsay Rojas and Lauren Fitzgerald, will be assisting the cast and crew with the musical.

“They are just volunteering their time because they’ve been in the musicals before and they want to share their love for theater,” Sallman said.

Sallman said the ticket price was lowered from last year, because of the economy.

“We want more people there and want people to feel like they can afford it,” she said. “It’s cheaper than going to the movies and it’s certainly better quality entertainment.”

Tickets for the two performances will only be available at the door.

The cost is $5 each for both adults and children.

For more information call Ellsworth Elementary School, (785) 472-5554.

Commissioners get appraiser update

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

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llsworth County appraiser Carl Miller has completed the process of updating how cellular telephone towers and the pads for wind turbine generators on the two wind farms partially located in the county are appraised.

During Monday’s meeting of the county commissioners, Miller said the 35 to 40 cell towers in the county will be added to the property owner’s valuation. He said the property owners will then need to look at their lease with the cell tower company in order to be reimbursed the cost of the valuation.

In the case of the wind towers, they will be taxed per pad/tower. Miller

The board members of J.H. Robbins Memorial Library would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for contributing to the success of the library’s 100th anniversary celebration on October 13th.

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Security 1st Title Reliant Roofing Kirkham, Michael & Associates, Inc. Parsons Funeral Home First Bank Kansas Sherman, Hoffman & Hipp Lonnie Soukup Agency Ted & Cynthia Edgerle Don & Carol Panzer Boots Plant & Flower Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. Carrico Radio Shack Zeal Salon Peterson & Kasper Sandy Donley Coach & Four Bowling Lanes Ellsworth Steakhouse Adeoros Padens Dairy Queen Pretty Boy Floyds Pizza Hut

said the valuations will bypass the landowners and be sent directly to the owners of the Smoky Hills Wind Farm and the Post Rock Wind Farm.

Miller said state officials are strongly encouraging county appraisers take this step in order to make the valuation process more accurate and fair.

In other business: • After a 10-minute executive session with Miller to discuss nonelected personnel, commissioners approved an increase in Marie Ranker’s salary from $13.75 per hour to $14.05 per hour, effective Nov. 1.

• Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said he is promoting Connie Terry to dispatch supervisor.

• No action was taken after returning from a

13-minute executive session with Ploutz to discuss non-elected personnel.

• Ploutz said he ran a full power test on the backup generator at the jail, and it still has problems. He plans to have a contractor move the generator to a different location in the building and provide better venting for it.

• Keith Adams of Ellsworth was appointed Ellsworth County’s representative to the North Central-Flint Hills Agency on Aging board of directors.

• Because of the Veteran’s Day holiday, the next meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the county courthouse.

Wilson School & USD 112’s

Student Of The Week

Izzy Kriley Izzy Kriley is a junior at Wilson High School. She is the daughter of Susan Kriley and Tony Kriley. Izzy’s sibling is Kordel Kriley. Izzy’s activities include volleyball, basketball, ECO-Meet, forensics, art club, and science club. What she likes best about school is the accomplishment of learning new things.

Izzy’s future plans are to study pre-dentistry, then go to dental school and eventually open her own practice.

Izzy was nominated because she is consistently very friendly and polite to all of the students in the building. She is against bullying and is the perfect role model for the “bystander”. Teachers have witnessed Izzy invite a student who is typically viewed as an outcast by other students to join her and she doesn’t care what people think of her.

She is a genuinely “nice” person.

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our Ellsworth Correctional Facility employees have been chosen as 2013 third quarter employees.

They are Richard W. Booher, outstanding nonuniformed employee of the quarter; Samuel Liggett and Sarah Trevino, outstanding uniformed employees of the quarter; and Mary W. Perkins, outstanding contract employee of the quarter. Brief histories of the four individuals are: Booher Booher began employment at ECF Nov. 18, 1989, as a Corrections Officer Trainee. He earned Corrections Officer I status May 18, 1990. Booher promoted to Corrections Officer II March 18, 1991, Corrections Counselor I January 26, 1992, and Corrections Counselor II August 18, 1993. On Dec. 31, 2006, Booher was promoted to his current job of Unit Team Manager.

Throughout his career, Booher has been recognized for his exemplary attendance record, for his service on several Kansas Quality Management Work Teams, and for his participation in the Special Olympics of Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run. He has also received several letters of commendation for his ability to peacefully resolve emergency situations.

Booher is well respected for being a positive leader and excellent manager of the segregation, protective custody, and restriction unit, especially during times of many changes. Even though this special population is challenging, he professionally manages it on a daily basis.

Liggett Liggett began his career at ECF April 30, 2007, as a Corrections Officer IA.

He promoted to Corrections Officer II Nov. 2, 2008. Liggett returned to his current job as Corrections Officer IB Sept. 5, 2010.

Liggett previously served ECF as a member of the SORT Crowd Control Squad 2 Tactical Unit. He formerly served in the United States Navy Reserve as a Master-atArms.

Liggett’s coworkers value his attention to detail in working in the Building 2 South Control station, which is instrumental in ensuring the day shift runs smoothly and securely. He has extraordinary multi-tasking skills and makes his job look effortless when it is anything but uncomplicated. When Liggett is on shift, the safety of staff is elevated, as he is aware of their location in the living unit and is cognizant of what is going on around him at all times.

He is adept in his ability to appropriately move individuals in and out of the living unit in a timely manner. Furthermore, Liggett is able to remain calm and professional while in a high pressure and busy environment.

Trevino Trevino began her career at ECF Nov. 2, 2003, as a Corrections Officer IA. She promoted to her current position of Corrections Officer II Aug. 28, 2005. She was selected to serve as General Utilities Detail Officer from July 30, 2006 to Sept. 3, 2011, at which time she returned to shift and currently serves on the day shift.

Trevino serves ECF on SORT as a member of the Crisis Resolution Team, and sets an excellent example every day by ensuring she is knowledgeable of her assigned duties. Trevino goes out of her way to help train new employees and assists them in performing proper shakedowns.

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Above, ECF deputy warden Joe Fowler, left, with Unit Team Manager Richard Booher.

Below, Fowler, left, with corrections officers Samuel Liggett and Sarah Trevino.

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merican Correctional Association auditors conducted an on-site audit Oct. 1-2 at Ellsworth Correctional Facility, and determined the prison was in “100 percent compliance” with the 135 standards the auditors reviewed.

Two auditors reviewed health care services that are provided by 25 employees which include physician, APRN, nursing, dentist, dental assistant,

mental health professionals and clerical staff.

Correct Care Solutions is contracted by Kansas Department of Corrections to provide health care services at all its correctional facilities.

The auditors stated that this was a “wonderful audit.” They commented that the facility is extremely clean and well run with calm, peaceful attitudes and demeanor of staff and offenders. The auditors stated that staff are very friendly and helpful; that both staff and offenders

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She has developed professional working relationships with staff at all levels and in all departments.

Perkins Perkins began her career at ECF and Aramark Food Service Aug. 15, 2011. She serves as food service supervisor. She earned certification as a certified nurses aid through Barton Community College in Great Bend.

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portray a sense of safety at this facility. Their review also cited outstanding food service and laundry areas as well as variety of industrial opportunities for offenders.

“It’s very important that facilities are examined by independent auditors to verify that policies and procedures are being followed,” ECF warden Dan Schnurr said. “When we as a department conduct our own audits, we sometimes do not recognize our insufficiencies and continue to be deficient, thus

putting a facility at risk.

KDOC staff must look at minimizing any risk that we encounter each day to continue to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and the public.”

Schnurr said he appreciates the thoroughness of the ACA auditors and their kind words about ECF. “I commend the entire staff at ECF for their constant attention to detail and reducing risk by following policies and procedures,” he added.

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Religion

We should remember the Reformation

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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 Janet Myers, 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 Robert Winter, pastor Phone: (785) 472-8773 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

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First Lutheran – ELCA Nancy Mitchell, interim 417 Coleman (785) 658-2252 Sunday service: 8:30 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, 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)472-3136 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 Angie Kretzer, pastor 407 8th, (620) 824-6498 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

UMW: 3rd. Thursday - 7 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.

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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 Robert Winter, 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 Pastor Zach Ullom 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 (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 Gary Hanson, 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.

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ast week was Halloween, one of those High Feast days of the American civil religion that we as Americans often embrace. But that was not the only holiday that was celebrated on the 31st day of October.

On that day we observed the anniversary of the beginning of one of the greatest events known to the second millennium of European history: The Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. Oct. 31, 1517, has been celebrated as the beginning of this great movement because it was on this day that Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg.

Martin Luther, when asked to retract his writings replied: “Since then your serene majesty and your lordships seek a simple answer, I will give it in this manner, neither horned nor toothed: Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the Pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience.

“I cannot do otherwise, here I stand, may God help me, Amen.”

When speaking about studying Scripture and learning about God, Martin Luther wrote that, “Catechism study is a most effective help against the devil, the world, the flesh, and all evil thoughts. It helps to be occupied with God’s Word, to speak it, and meditate on it, just as the first Psalm declares people blessed who meditate on God’s Law day and night. Certainly you will not release a stronger incense or other repellent against the devil than to be engaged by God’s commandments and words, and speak, sing, or think them. For this is indeed the true “holy water” and “holy sign” from which the devil runs and by which he may be driven away.

Now, for this reason alone you ought gladly to read, speak, think, and use these things, even if you had no other profit and fruit from them than driving away the devil and evil thoughts by doing so. For he cannot hear or endure God’s Word. God’s Word is not like some other silly babbling, like the story about Dietrich of Berne, for example.

But as St. Paul says in Romans, it is “the power of God.” Yes indeed, it is the power of God that gives the devil burn-

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Pastor’s Podium ing pain and strengthens, comforts, and helps us beyond measure.”

Martin Luther saw that God’s Word is the power of the Holy Spirit to work faith in us. For this reason, he encouraged people to learn as much of God’s Word as possible.

When Martin Luther responded to the pressure to retract his writings, he spoke of the Word of God three times.

He spoke of being convinced by Scripture. He spoke of being bound to Scripture. He spoke of being captive to the Word of God. If the Bible covers a topic, then what the Bible says about that topic is the truth. If the Bible says, “Do it,” then that is what we should do.

If the bible condemns it, then we should condemn it as well. If the Bible says, “Believe it,” then we should believe it. If the Bible says, “Reject it,” than we should reject it.

The faithful Christian will love the Word of God and seek opportunities to study that very Word. They will see the study of the Word of God as an opportunity to get more of Jesus and His blessings.

The unbeliever on the other hand could not bear the study of God’s Word. For the Word of God is a judgment. When he is encouraged to study God’s Word, it terrifies the unbeliever.

Yet he is only being encouraged to study the Word that brings the love of God to the believer. Nevertheless, the unbeliever will respond with anger and abuse.

It is because of this we remember the Reformation and all that resulted from it. We give thanks to Martin Luther who brought forward the truth concerning the Gospel.

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 Daniel Harders, pastor at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Holyrood.

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Just the Facts

Halloween quiet for law enforcement

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

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alloween night was a quiet one for area law enforcement agencies.

“Everything went fine,” said Ellsworth Police chief Dave Smith. “There were no problems I’m aware of.”

Smith said officers did investigate one complaint of an individual driving around, but the matter was routine.

In Wilson, police chief

Bob Doepp said everything was quiet.

“Halloween at the park went well and they had a good turnout,” he said.

In Kanopolis and Holyrood, it was a similar story.

“There were no problems of any kind,” said Kanopolis Police chief Kenny Bernard. “We had very low traffic — I had 49 kids come to my house.”

“It was a nice, quiet night,” said Holyrood Police chief Patrick

Chapman. “The trick or treaters didn’t last very long — they had some fun and went home.”

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said he was unaware of any reports of Halloween mayhem.

“Things have changed,” he said. “I can remember when Main Street was covered in pumpkins and there were outhouses on the Triangle (the area including the Kwik Shop in Ellsworth). What was scary was when the outhouses were lit on fire.”

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NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS — At 3:05 p.m. Oct. 22, Dylan S. Bunch, 17, Kanopolis, was backing a 1991 Chevrolet pickup in the parking lot at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School, 211 West 11th, Ellsworth. In the process, he backed into a 2008 Chrysler Aspen driven by Mariah Wray Lyne, 16, Ellsworth.

Lyne had stopped in the parking lot to wait for the car in front of her to move.

ATTEMPTED THEFT OF PROPERTY — On Oct. 23, Heather D. Birdwell of Beverly was the victim of the attempted theft of property from a motor vehicle at 1420 Foster Drive, Ellsworth.

THEFT OF PROPERTY — Between Oct. 22 and Oct. 30, Amanda F. Olivet, Ellsworth, was the victim of the theft of property at 1200 Dees St., Apartment 13, Ellsworth. Taken was prescription medication valued at $40.

On Oct. 26, Randall B. Heichel, Ellsworth, was the victim of the theft of property at 200 W. Second St., Ellsworth.

Taken was Ellsworth County license plate 429FUJ. Total loss was $25.

BURGLARY — On Oct. 26, Randall D. Van Trump, Ellsworth, was the victim of a burglary at 502 Novak St., Ellsworth. Taken was a Tenpoint Wicked Ridge crossbow, a black aluminum Manta crossbow case, and 12 Tenpoint Wicked Ridge aluminum arrows

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INJURY ACCIDENTS — At 7:30 a.m. Nov. 2, Michael Hepp, 63, Shirley, N.Y., was driving west on Interstate 70 in a 2014 International rental truck owned by Penske Truck Leasing. At milepost 221.5, the truck left the road and hit a delineator post. Hepp attempted to regain control of the truck, but it overturned. Hepp was injured in the accident.

He was transported by EMS ambulance to the Ellsworth County Medical Center for treatment. His condition is unknown. Hepp’s passenger, Paul Hepp, 22, Wellington, Colo., was not injured. Damage was over $1,000.

BURGLARY/THEFT — On Nov. 3, Kayla Gourley, 21, Kanopolis, was the victim of burglary and theft at 313 West B Street, Kanopolis. Taken was a 2006 Chevrolet

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John Charles Boase Jr., speeding, $221.

Curtis Jay Bordewyk, speeding, $147.

Mary E. Bosco, speeding, $177.

Paul Wendell Botts, speeding, $141.

Dwight Evan Clark, speeding, $159.

Mark A. Dailey, speeding, $141.

Magie Rachelle Darnell, speeding, $171.

Mark A. Dolezal, failure to wear a seat belt, $10.

Brittany Anne Feddersen, speeding, $165.

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Leah Cecilia Hunter, improper driving on laned roadway, $171.

Justin Shane Kieber, speeding, $171; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required, $300; driving while license was suspended, cancelled/revoked, $155.

Manuel Charles Lipic, speeding, $153.

William B. Middleton, speeding, $141.

Adam F. Mog, failure to wear a seat belt, $10.

Stephen Marvin Nagelkerke, speeding, $141.

Jeffrey Lee Oday, speeding, $201; operating a vehicle with no registration, $75.

Joseph Bruce Overman, speeding, $321.

Logan S. Puchosic, failure to wear a seat belt, $10.

Madai Rivera, speeding, $183.

Genesis Lee Rose, speeding, $153.

Brandon Joseph Stefek, failure to wear a seat belt, $10.

Joshua Shannon Stoner, speeding, $147.

Jack H. Trussell, speeding, $141.

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A time of change and memories.

The family of W.J. ( Jerry) Stallo would like to express their sincere gratitude for all the acts of kindness (prayers, memorials, food, flowers and cards) during this time.

N ow Show ing:N ovem ber 8-10

Free Birds (3D )

For Sale

Pasture clearing, licensed and insured, eight years experience. Call Gordon Krueger. (785) 526-7729 or (785) 658-5746.

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Labradoodle puppies, 10-weeks old. $350. (785) 658-7374.

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Melvin’s Sewing Machine Sales and Service, 33 years experience. Service any make. Leave requests at Robson’s. (785) 472-3931.

4-tfc-c Submersible Pumps & Service. Mike’s Pump and Windmill Service. (785) 472-4919.

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Bob White Quail and hen Ringneck Pheasants for sale. (785) 201-7158.

11-4p For sale: Hotpoint electric dryer, heavy duty, super capacity, 5 cycle, good condition $100. Kenmore stove, color black, self-cleaning, good condition. $150.

(785) 472-3742 or (785) 472-7344.

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COLOR COPIES

Tickets:2 & U nder Free;A du lts $5; C hildren 3-12/Seniors $4.00; Add $1.00 per ticketfor 3D M ovies

Gift Certificates Make Great Last Minute Gifts

Ages 4 - 12 -$ 4 (3D- $ 5)

Services

Fri & Sat 7 pm ;Su n 3 pm

PG (1 hr 31 m in)

“Captain Phillips�

PG-13 Nov. 15 - 17

Lucas Area Community Theater

Come see us today at the...

304 N. Douglas • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-5085 • www.indyrepnews.com

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.

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Notices Notice: I am not responsible for any bills other than my own. Dutch Mannel.

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An open house to celebrate the 75th birthday of J.C. Scritchfield will be held at his residence, 414 Court Ave., Ellsworth, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. Friends are invited to stop by anytime between the hours of 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cards may be mailed to P.O. Box 198, Ellsworth.

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Adults - $ 5 (3D - $ 6)

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Nov. 8, 9, 10 7 Fri. & Sat., 5 Sun.

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

Auction TRACTOR, PICKUP, TOOLS, ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD

AUCTION

SAT., NOV. 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

SELLER: SHIRLEY NIENKE LOCATION: HOLYROOD, KS • 616 W. CONCORD ST. (West of Town) TRACTOR, PICKUP, SHOP & MISC.: Case 430 Tractor w/Bucket & Attach.; Chevy 1500 Silverado, As Is; Lincoln Welder, 180 Amp; Rototiller; Power Spade Trencher; Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper; Lawn Trailer; Craftsman Bandsaw; Fimco Sprayer; Homelite Chainsaw; 16-Gal. Shop Vac; Master Mechanic Chop Saw; Drill Press; (2) Walker Downriggers; Power Painter; Work Table w/Vise; Floor Jack; One Lung Engine; Hammer Drill; Bosch Grinder; Hand Tools; Power Tools; Snapper Weed Eater; Misc. Scrap Iron; Parts Motorcycle; Paragon Pottery Kiln.

APPLIANCES, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Roll-Top Desk w/Chair; Glider Rocker; TV & Entertainment Center; China Hutch; Maytag Washer & Dryer; KitchenAid Compactor; Metal Filing Cabinets; Patio Set. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Fairbanks Scale Sets, (1) 500 lb.; (1) 1100 lb.; Holyrood’s First School Bell; Cast Iron Kettle (Hog Cooker); Steel Wheels; Antique Baby Buggy; Wolfs Lamp Lantern; Deitz Lantern.

Partial Listing Only. Call, Write or Check our Website for Brochure.

Only 69c

P.O. Box 5, Wilson, KS 67490 Frank Princ - Broker - 785-658-7003 Shelly Whitmer - Salesperson - 785-658-5525 Vicky Kaiser - Salesperson - 620-786-5569 www.victorbros.com

Annual Fall Bingo, Nov. 9, Kanopolis Community Center. Turkeys, hams, cakes and cash prizes. Lunch stand opens at 6 p.m., bingo at 7 p.m. Sunflower Civic Club.

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Movies

Victor Bros. Auction & Realty, Inc.

P.O. Box 300, Larned, KS 67550, 620-285-3148 www.carrauction.com

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Three bedroom, two bath, attached two-car garage, CH/A. $550 plus deposit in Wilson. (785) 658-2687.

12-1p Spacious three bedroom, two bath for rent. Renovated a year ago with nice backyard. Please call (785) 531-9094.

9-4p Three, two and one bedroom apartments for rent at Bender Apartments.

Please call (785) 476-5471 for applications.

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Kirkendall Heights Ellsworth, KS

• One Bedroom Units • Appliances Furnished • On-Site Laundry • Rent Based On Income • Partial Utilities Paid • Maintenance Provided

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

Czech Apartments Wilson, KS

•One Bedroom Units •On-site Laundry •Utilities Paid •Carport Available Located in Historic Remodeled Grade School 420 24th Street

Call Pam 620-680-0124

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

Classifieds

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Help Wanted Part-time help.

High school student, after school and some weekends. Seitz Drug, (785) 472-3212.

49-tfc-c Part-time road grader operator needed. Clean driving record required. Experience preferred. Carneiro Township, Ellsworth County. Contact Albert (785) 531-0880.

10-4c Accessible Home Health, Inc. is hiring part-time attendant for in-home elderly care. Weekly pay. Contact Carol at accesscarol@gmail. com or call (785) 493-0340.

EOE. 11-4c Part-time janitor needed, no experience necessary.

Must pass background check, have reliable transportation and cell phone.

Flexible hours, great pay.

Call (316) 806-2866 or email kscleaner8@gmail. com.

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Immediate Opening Cook Full-Time or Part-Time

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging is looking for a part-time (25 hrs/wk) Case Manager to coordinate comprehensive services for older Kansans and provide information, referral and assistance to individuals of all ages. Position requires a BA or BS in gerontology, health, nursing, social work or related area or RN. Oneyear experience in human services/aging, excellent communication skills and strong computer skills required. Send resume, cover letter and three references to: Search Committee, 401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS 66502 by Nov. 15, 2013.

EOE/AA. 12-4c USD 431-Hoisington is accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for 2013-14 school year.

Applicant must hold current Kansas Teaching License, Substitute License or Emergency License.

Emergency License can be obtained if applicant has 60 hours College Credit.

Please contact District Office for application, more information or KSDE license application.

620-653-4134 EOE

To learn more or apply online at www.good-sam.com or call Jessica Mitchell, Director of HR at 785-472-3167 Looking for employees?

EOE, Drug-Free Workplace

The I-R Classi ieds are the perfect place to let others know that you have something available!

Call (785) 472-5085 to place your ad today!

Full-time office professional /secretary. K-State Research and Extension, Midway District- Ellsworth Office is looking for a friendly, motivated person with computer, record-keeping/ financial, writing and editing skills. Successful candidates will meet and greet customers, direct phone calls and office visits, and handle general office duties. Bonus skills include: web page design and maintenance. Offering a competitive compensation package for qualified candidate. Applications available at 210 North Kansas (Courthouse), Ellsworth KS or by calling 785-472-4442. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. November 15th or until the position is filled. K-State Research and Extension, Midway District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Livestock

The Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer/Jailer. 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.

Ellsworth County is a Drug-Free Workplace. E.O.E.

(7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. additional duties)

Monday - Thursday Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent and a valid Kansas Driver’s License. Drug free workplace, EOE. Apply in person at 124 W. 3rd St., Ellsworth OR call 785-472-4081 for more information.

You can make a difference today by working at Mosaic supporting individuals to live a quality life.

Lincoln Park Manor C urrent openings for a

D ay Sh ift R N C h arg e N u rse D ay Sh ift C N A B oth are F ull T im e positions.

B enefits includ e health insurance, paid life insurance,em ployer m atch retirem ent plan,vacation and personal leave. L incoln P ark M anor is a 36 bed skilled nursing facility w ith 9 A ssisted L iving apartm ents attached .

T o ap p ly call(785) 524-4428 o r sto p b y 922 N 5th Street, L in co ln , K S fo r an ap p licatio n .

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Strs 300 - 400...................217 - 241.00 400 - 500...................197 - 224.00 500 - 600...................180 - 204.00 600 - 700...................161 - 183.50 700 - 800...................154 - 172.00

Hfrs 300 - 400.....................180 - 209.00 400 - 500.....................168 - 183.00 500 - 600.....................160 - 177.00 600 - 700.....................152 - 166.50 Yrling Hfrs 22 blk...........................924 - 149.50 30 mx.........................1020 - 142.75

Special Calf Sale - Monday, Nov. 11th - Expecting 1700 calves 160 Blk S-H - 4-650 shots 122 Blk S-H - 4-700 110 Blk S-H - 5-650 shots 100 Blk S-H - 6-750 shots 90 S-H - 4-600 shots 87 Blk S-H - 5-750 80 mx S-H - 5-700 80 mx S-H - 5-600 62 Char S-H - 6-700 shots 60 mx S-H - 5-650 45 mx - S-H - 450-600 18 mx S-H - 4-600 65 strs - 825 yrlings Many more by sale time

The Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office is accepting applications for a Dispatcher. 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. Ellsworth County is a Drug-Free Workplace. E.O.E.

Sat. Nov. 9th - 2 p.m. - Sheep & Goat Sale Sat. Nov. 16th - Cow Sale

ARAMARK Correctional Services is currently seeking Front Line Foodservice Supervisors for Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Full-time and part-time positions available. Experience is not necessary, but great communication skills are! Must be able to pass a drug test, and background check. Great benefit package for full time staff. Growth opportunities are available for those that can excel in a fast paced environment. To join our team, fill out an application at Ellsworth Correctional Facility or call 785-472-6308 for more information. EOE/M/F/Q/V

The Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Deputy Sheriff Position.

This position is open until filled. This position requires shift work as assigned. Must be 21 years of age; Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent; No felony convictions; No domestic violence convictions; Possess a valid Kansas Driver License or obtain one within the required time; Able to obtain Kansas Law Enforcement certification within one year of being hired.

Applications can be requested at tracy.ploutz@leo.gov or pickup applications at 212 North Kansas Avenue Ellsworth, Kansas 67439. Ellsworth County is a Drug-Free Workplace. E.O.E.

Regular Sales Every Monday To Consign Cattle Contact 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 4321cattle and 46 hogs.

Sow hog top Monday was $61.00. No butcher hogs were received.

HEIFERS

STEERS

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

$234-235.00 $199-212.00 $177-198.50 $165.50-180.25 $165-174.00 $161-166.00 $156-160.10

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

$175-177.00 $170-189.00 $165-182.00 $160.25-179.00 $145-156.00 $145-150.00 $155.50

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH CALF SALE: 42 s&h 650-700; 48 s&h 400-650 blk/bwf home raised; 100 blk strs 500-550 fall shots; 115 blk s&h 600-700 weaned fall shots; 120 blk strs 450-600 fall shots; 70 blk or red s&h 400-600 fall shots; 40 blk/bwf s&h 500-600 fall shots; 65 blk s&h 650-750 weaned 30 days 1 rnd shots; plus many more by sale day.

In stock today

• 6’8” X 20 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer • 6’8 X 20 Gooseneck Stock Trailer • 6’8” X 16 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer Half Top • Trip Hopper Feeders • Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at: www.fandrlive.com UPCOMING SPECIAL CALF SALES

UPCOMING COW SALES

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH- 12 NOON

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH- 12 NOON TUESDAY DECEMBER 17TH- 12 NOON

*Cattle sales broadcast LIVE on www.cattleusa.com* Register before sale day to be approved • Call Barn for Details

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 Lisa Long • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-3927

Russell Livestock, LLC 720 South Fossil • Russell, KS Market Report for 10/31/13 - 1068 hd sold

2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Sleep Time - 11:00 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Bulls - 87-97 High Cows - 72-85 Low Cows - 61-71 911 hd

Early Consignments

2nd Shift Position Available Sleep Staff

Sylvan Sales Commission L .L .C.

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent and a valid Kansas Driver’s License. Drug free workplace, EOE. Apply in person at 124 W. 3rd St., Ellsworth OR call 785-472-4081 for more information.

You can make a difference today by working at Mosaic supporting individuals to live a quality life.

An old cowboy told me once years ago,“Marketing cattle is like marketing potatoes, you can sell them as potatoes, french fries, potato chips, tater tots, or hash browns, but what really matters is the quality in the package and the size of the package.” I do believe he is still right. Remember they all eat the same amount of feed so try to raise a good one. All classes sold well and we finally tested the butcher cows as we sold almost 150 weigh cows averaging over $1,350 per head. Looks like your going to have to pay up for these bred females!

Steers

2 blk 9 mx 5 blk 15 mx 38 blk 37 blk 17 blk 19 blk 17 blk 45 mx 63 mx 63 mx

Gorham - 272 lbs.

Hoisington - 335 lbs.

Russell - 386 lbs.

Wakeeny - 403 lbs.

Russell - 531 lbs.

Gorham - 576 lbs.

Lorraine - 587 lbs.

Russell - 609 lbs.

Russell - 682 lbs.

Waldo yrlgs - 749 lbs.

Grainfield - 783 lbs.

Grainfield - 797 lbs.

$230.00 $227.00 $220.00 $216.00 $189.50 $184.00 $185.00 $182.75 $164.25 $165.10 $167.25 $166.50

Heifers

3 blk 5 blk 6 blk 5 mx 10 mx 32 blk 5 blk 5 rd 3 blk 14 blk 7 blk 64 mx

Wakeeny - 355 lbs. $204.00 Milberger - 366 lbs. $199.00 Hoisington - 315 lbs. $199.00 Gorham - 400 lbs. $180.00 $182.00 Russell - 424 lbs. $179.75 Russell - 528 lbs. $160.00 Claflin - 507 lbs.

Hoisington - 547 lbs. $166.00 Gorham - 565 lbs. $165.00 Lorraine - 605 lbs. $163.25 Morland - 622 lbs. $161.25 Grainfield yrlgs - 830 lbs. $153.60

Top Bulls

Top Cows

Russell - 1880 - 104.00 Lorraine - 1725 - 90.00

Russell - 1655 - 84.25 Russell - 1370 - 83.25

Don’t Forget Next Week Nov. 7th Large Special Calf Sale - Expecting 1,000 - 1,500

Associate Faculty-CNA and CMA

Are you interested in helping others to learn and be successful? If you have nursing experience in health care, it may be a great time to think about becoming a Certified Nurse Aide and/or Certified Medication Aide instructor for Barton Community College.

Part-time teaching possibilities include classes offered in Ellinwood, Ellsworth, Great Bend, LaCrosse, Larned, Lyons, Russell, St. John, and Wilson. Qualifications: must be a RN for two years. Preference of one year experience in long term care; teaching experience preferred. Contact Anita Barker at (620) 792-9298 for more information. For an application packet, e-mail humres@bartonccc.edu or write Barton Community College, 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend, Ks. 67530.

Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Positions opened until filled. Review of completed packets begins immediately. EOE.

Special Cow Sale Nov. 14th - Expecting 200 bred hfrs.

150 hd. middle aged cows and 200 older bred cows.

My sympathy goes out to all of the Lauren Braun family.

His face will be greatly missed at Russell Livestock.

To Consign Cattle Please Call

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

J.L. KasperLMA 785-658-7232

Thanks to all for your business.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

Public Notices George Thomas West Estate

Ellsworth Service Center abandoned/impounded vehicles

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, October 31, 2013) NOTICE Ellsworth Service Center has three vehicles which have been towed, impounded or abandoned and must sell for cash after the third printing of this ad. They are a white 2006 International, VIN 1HTWNAZT66J362015, which was towed July, 2013 from Wilson; a white 2007 Volvo, VIN 4V4NC9KJ07477486, which was towed 7/29/2013 off of Interstate; and a 2000 Wabash Trailer, VIN 1JJV532W7YL676022, which was towed 7/29/2013 off of Interstate. The owners will be notified and may claim them and pay towing and storage, or they will be sold.

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City of Wilson Conflict of Interest Hearing

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November , 2013) Wilson Notice HOUSING REHABILITATION

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(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, October 24, 2013) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Case No.: 13-PR-29 George Thomas West, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on October 15, 2013, a Petition was filed in this Court by Diana K. Hough, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of George Thomas West," deceased, dated July 12, 2006, requesting that the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to Executor to serve without bond.

You are further advised under the provisions of the Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not supervise administration of the Estate, and no notice of any action of the Executor or other proceedings in the administration will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent's estate.

You are further advised if written objections to simplified

administration are filed with the Court, the Court may order that supervised administration ensue.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before November 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Diana K. Hough, Petitioner SUBMITTED BY: Patrick G. Hoffman, SC# 23287 Sherman, Hoffman & Hipp, LC 126 N. Douglas P. O. Box 83 Ellsworth, KS 67439-0083 (785) 472-3186 phoffman@shhlawyers.com Attorneys for Petitioner 3t 11/7

CONFLICT OF INTEREST HEARING A conflict of interest hearing for the Wilson housing rehabilitation grant will be held at the Wilson City Hall on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm The purpose of this hearing is to announce the submittal of housing applications for property owned by a City employee. Comments will be sought from the citizens attending this hearing and all comments will be entered into the official minutes of this hearing.

Reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities. Requests should be submitted to the Wilson City Clerk by noon on Monday, November 18th.

1t 11/7 KDHE Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit Notice

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality operating permit. Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America – Compressor Station 194 has applied for a Class I operating permit renewal in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission limitations, standards and requirements applicable to each source; and the monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements applicable to each source as of the effective date of permit issuance.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America – Compressor Station 194, 2 North Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, owns and operates a Natural Gas Compressor Station located at Section 2, Township 14S, Range 10W, Ellsworth County, KS. A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the North Central District Office (NCDO), 2501 Market Place, Suite D, Salina, KS 67401. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Cathy Richardson, 785-2961947, at the central office of the KDHE or Stan Marshall, 785827-9639 at the North Central District Office. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested.

Please direct written comments or questions regarding the proposed permit to Cathy Richardson, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366. In order to be considered in formulating a final permit decision, written comments must be received no later than noon on December 9, 2013.

A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The written request must be submitted to Cathy Richardson, KDHE BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366, no later than noon on December 9, 2013 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has a 45-day review period, which will start concurrently with the public comment period, within which to object to the proposed permit. If the USEPA has not objected in writing to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review period, any person may petition the administrator of the USEPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition period will directly follow the USEPA 45-day review period. Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the USEPA 45-day review period has been waived.

Any such petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided for in this notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise such objections within such period, or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such period. Contact Ward Burns, USEPA, Region VII, Air Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, Kansas 66219, (913) 551-7960, to determine when the 45-day USEPA review period ends and the 60-day petition period commences.

Robert Moser, MD, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment 1t 11/7

Adoption Adoption: Happily married couple wish to adopt a newborn.

Promise love, laughter, security for your baby. Expenses paid. Call or Text Kate & Time - 302 7509030.

For Sale FRESH PIANOS! Like-new pianos (oak, walnut, cherry, mahogany) about half price of new!

Choose from Yamaha, Baldwin, Steinway and more! Payments from $35/month. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan, www.piano4u. com, 800-950-3774.

Help Wanted “Partners In Excellence” OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 & Newer equipment. 100% NO

touch. Butler Transport 1-800528-7825.

Help Wanted/Truck Driver Drivers - CDL-A. Train and work for us! Professional, focused CDL training available. Choose Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer.

(877) 369-7885 www.CentralTruckingDrivingJobs.com Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800277-0212 or driveforprime.com Sporting Goods WORLD’S LARGEST GUN SHOW - November 9 & 10 - Tulsa, OK Fairgrounds. Saturday 8-6, Sunday 8-4. WANEMACHER PRODUCTIONS. Free appraisals. Bring your guns! www.tulsaarmsshows.com

Frank W. Vondra Estate

Freedom Mortgage vs. Kenneth and Delila Custer

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, October 24, 2013)

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, October 24, 2013)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Case No. 2013-PR-13 Frank W. Vondra, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by Daniel J. Vondra and Kevin W. Vondra, the duly appointed, qualified and acting Co-Executors of the Estate of Frank W. Vondra, Deceased, praying petitioner’s acts be approved; that the account be settled and allowed; that the heirs, devisees and legatees be determined; that the Last Will and Testament be construed and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that the court approve the payment of the attorney fees and expenses; that the costs be determined and ordered paid; that the administration of the estate be closed; that the petitioners be finally discharged as the Co-Executors of the Estate of Frank W. Vondra, Deceased, and that petitioners be released from any and all further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before November 20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. in the Ellsworth County District Court, Ellsworth County Courthouse, 210 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, 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.

DANIEL J. VONDRA AND KEVIN W. VONDRA CO-EXECUTORS

Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

Case No. 13CV28 Kenneth R. Custer and Delila M. Custer, et al.

Defendants.

Court Number:

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Ellsworth County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, on November 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, the following 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”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.

Southlaw.com <http://www.southlaw.com> Tracy L. Ploutz, Sheriff Ellsworth County, Kansas 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)

JOHN L. KASPER #09888 PETERSON & KASPER LLC 221 N. Douglas Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 785-472-3155 785-472-4953 (fax) Attorneys For Co-Executors

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Wells Fargo Bank vs. James Homan

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, October 24, 2013)

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) H&B Communications Service Rates Public Notice

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

H&B Communications, Inc. is a quality telecommunications service provider who provides basic and enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service area. Basic services are offered at the following rates:

Monthly Rates Single Party Residence $16.75 Single Party Business $19.75 State Mandated Emergency 911 $ .53 Service-Each Telephone Number

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF -vs- No. 13CV21

Div. No.

K.S.A. 60

Mortgage Foreclosure JAMES HOMAN, et. al.; DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Ellsworth, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 13CV21, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front door of the courthouse in the City of Ellsworth in said County, on November 20, 2013, at 10:00, of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Ellsworth, State of Kansas, to wit:

THE EAST ONE HUNDRED ONE FEET (E. 101')

OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK FOUR (4), HODGDEN'S

ADDITION, CITY OF ELLSWORTH,

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS. Commonly

known as 916 N Grand Avenue, Ellsworth,

Kansas 67439 This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Tracy L. Ploutz SHERIFF OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway - Suite 418B Fairway, KS 66205 (913)831-3000 Fax No. (913)831-3320 Our File No. 13-006148/jm

H&B Communications provides voice grade access to the public switched network, access to long distance carriers, and to local and long distance operators, directory assistance and toll blocking. Each local exchange service line is provided with primary directory listing in the annual telephone directory published by H&B. Our basic local service also provides access to telecommunications relay service and the ability to report service problems seven days a week.

H&B Communications offers qualified customers Lifeline Services. If you are a low income residential customer, you may qualify to receive a monthly discount on basic local charges. This service also includes a discount for line connection charges and free toll blocking. For more information regarding these programs, please contact H&B’s business office.

Basic services are offered to all consumers in H&B’s service area at rates and terms and conditions specified in H&B Communications, Inc tariff. If you have any questions regarding H&B’s services, please call 785-252-4000 or toll-free (800)4328296 H&B Communications, Inc 108 N Main, PO Box 108 Holyrood, KS 67450 Phone: 785-252-4000 1t 11/7

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City of Holyrood Utilities Ordinance

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) ORDINANCE 585 BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XV, UTILITIES, ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE HOLYROOD CITY CODE; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE #551 AND ORDINANCE #583.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HOLYROOD, KANSAS: That Chapter XV, Utilities, Article 1. General Provisions be repealed in its entirety and that the following be adopted in its place to wit: Section 1. DEFINITION. For purposes of this article utility services shall include water, electrical, sewer, and the collection or disposal of refuse, trash, garbage and other solid waste and other utility services provided by the city.

Section 2. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. Unless otherwise provided, water, electric, sewer, solid waste (refuse) or other utility service shall be terminated for nonpayment of service fees or charges in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 herein.

Section 3. NOTICE; HEARING. (a) If a utility bill has not been paid in full on or before the due date as provided in this chapter, a delinquency and termination notice shall be issued by the city clerk within 5 days after the delinquency occurs and mailed to the customer at his or her last known address.

A copy shall also be mailed to the occupant of the premises if the occupant and the customer are not the same person. (b) The notice shall state: (1) The amount due which includes any delinquency charges; (2) Notice that service will be terminated if the amount due is not paid within 10 days from the date of the notice unless the date on the notice to pay the charges due shall be on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event such notice will give the consumer until the close of the next business day in which to pay the charges; (3) Notice that the customer has the right to a hearing before the governing body or such other hearing officer as may be appointed with the consent of the governing body; (4) Notice that the request for a hearing must be in writing and filed with the city clerk no later than 3 days to the date for termination of service. (c) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the city clerk shall advise the customer of the date, time and place of the hearing which shall be held at the next scheduled meeting of the governing body or other day as designated by the governing body.

Section 4. SAME; FINDING. Following the hearing, if the governing body shall find that service should not be terminated, then notice of such finding shall be presented to the city clerk. If the governing body finds that service should be terminated, an order shall be issued terminating service five days after the date of the order. The customer shall be notified either in person or by mailing a letter to his or her last known address. However, if the order is made at the hearing in the presence of the customer, then no further notice need be given. The governing body has a right, for good cause, to grant an extension, for the termination of such service.

Section 5. UTILITY CONNECTIONS; TRANSFERS; LANDLORD TENANT TRANSFERS. (a) A non-refundable connection fee of $150.00 total shall be charged at the time a customer requests and is granted water, electric, sewer, solid waste, or any combination thereof. The full amount of the connection fee shall be paid to the City Clerk before any ser-

Wilson Notice for transportation operating assistance

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) Public Notice for Operating (5311, 5316 & 5317) The City of Wilson is submitting an application for operating assistance for transportation under the U.S.C. 49-5311 (rural public transportation) of the Federal Transit Act. The application will be for operating funds to help provide transportation services in the area. Written comments and questions in regards to this application are encouraged and will be accepted until 10 am on November 15, 2013 and should be sent to : Mayor Leland Francis at: 2407 Ave E PO Box J Wilson, KS 67490.

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vice connection shall be made. If a customer requests a temporary suspension to any utility, a $25.00 fee will be required to reinstate the utility. No connection or reinstatement shall be made for any customer who owes an unpaid balance to the city for prior or existing service at any location. (b) Should an existing customer move to another address in the City’s service area, utilities may be established at the new address without paying the full connection fee provided the following are met: (1) The customer cannot have been disconnected due to failure to pay during the past 60 consecutive months; (2) The customer must have a good payment record which is defined as no more than one late payment in a 24 month period; (c) A transfer fee of $25.00 will be required to transfer the utilities; (d) Connection fees cannot be transferred from one customer to another; (e) The City agrees to allow a transfer of service, without interruption, from the name of the tenant to the landlord’s name when the landlord notifies the City that a tenant has moved and pays a transfer fee of $25.00. The City further agrees to allow a transfer of service, without interruption, from the Landlord’s name to the tenant’s name when the tenant makes application for service and pays the $25.00 transfer fee. Both of these options are only available when the person receiving the transfer of service is in good payment standing with the City. This is defined as no late payments on any account during the past 24 consecutive months, no disconnections due to failure to pay within the past 60 consecutive months and no outstanding debts of any kind or nature owed to the City. If the person is not in good payment standing with the City, the person must apply for a full connection fee.

Section 6. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; REFUSAL OF SERVICE; TERMINATION OF SERVICE; LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY. (a) In the event that any person, except the United States or the state of Kansas, shall fail to pay the fees or charges for such utility services(s), utility service shall be terminated as provided in sections 2, 3 and 4. The governing body may refuse the delivery of utility service(s), as permitted by law, until such time as the fees and charges are paid in full. (b) In the event that any person, except the United States or the state of Kansas, residing, occupying, using or operating on property to which utility service(s) furnished by the city is not paid, the unpaid fees or charges shall constitute a lien upon the property to which the utilities are furnished. The amount of the unpaid fees or charges shall be certified by the governing body to the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, to be placed upon the tax roll for collection, subject to the same penalties and collected in the same manner as other taxes are collected by law. (c) The lien, described in subsection (b) of this section, shall not attach to property for unpaid utility fees or charges when: (1) The utility service(s) have been contracted for by a tenant and not by the landlord or the owner of the property, or the agent of such person, to which the utility service is provided; or, (2) The utility services are owed by the United States or the state of Kansas. (d) If at the time of application for utility service the applicant has an outstanding balance or unpaid fees or charges for utility services provided by the city, the application shall not be accepted until all fees or charges are paid in full.

Section 7. LANDLORD LIABILITY. (a) Owners of premises served by utility service under this ordinance shall be liable for payment of the costs of any utility service account

delinquency arising from service provided to such premises, regardless of whether the utility service was furnished upon the application and request of the owner or lessee of the premises. This provision shall also apply when the premises are leased by or through an agent or other representative of the owner. (b) In the event that a delinquency arises involving leased premises, in addition to the tenant, the owner or owner’s agent shall be notified in writing of the delinquency of the lessee within 10 days after the billing to the lessee becomes delinquent. Notice shall be sufficient if mailed to the last known address of the owner or owner’s agent known to city personnel responsible for said mailing, after reasonable inquiry. (c) If utility service is furnished to a leased premises on the application or request of the lessor of the premises, then all billings for utilities furnished to such leased premises shall be made directly to the lessor, and the lessor shall be fully liable for the cost of service furnished. (d) The city may collect the amount of the unpaid bill for utility services by any lawful means. Provided, however, that in no event may the city place a lien, as provided in subsection (b) of section 6, on real estate of the lessor.

Section 8. DUE DATE; PENALTY; RECONNECT FEES. All utility charges are due and payable on the 10th day of each month at the office of the city clerk. A ten percent (10%) penalty shall be charged and assessed on all bills not paid in full by the 10th of each month. Prior to reconnecting a utility service that has been disconnected following a delinquency, the customer shall pay to the city the entire balance due and owed to the city at the time of reconnection. The customer shall also pay a charge of fifty dollars ($50) for reconnection of services.

Section 9. PETTY CASH FUND. A petty cash fund in the amount of $100.00 is established for the use of the city utilities department, for the purpose of paying postage, freight, temporary labor, and other emergency expenses.

Section 10. SAME; DEPOSITS. The petty cash fund shall be deposited in the regular depository bank of the city and paid out on the order of the city clerk by check which shall state clearly the purpose for which issued.

Section 11. SAME; VOUCHERS. Whenever the petty cash fund becomes low or depleted, the city clerk shall prepare vouchers covering expenses as have been paid from the petty cash fund and shall submit such vouchers together with the paid checks to the governing body for review and allowance of the amounts from the regular funds of the utilities. Warrants issued therefor shall be payable to the petty cash fund and shall be deposited therein to restore said petty cash fund to its original amount.

Section 12: Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance is hereby repealed.

Section 13: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its publication once in the official city newspaper.

Passed by the governing body of the City of Holyrood this 4th day of November, 2013.

Kenny A. Schepmann, Mayor ATTEST: Neysa Brown, City Clerk 1t 11/7

H&B Communications Statement of Nondiscrimination

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) H&B Communications STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION H&B Communications, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the US Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended , and the rules and regulations of the US Department of Agriculture which provides that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s

nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Del Jeane Nash, Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statues and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250, or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Washington DC 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination.

Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

H&B Communications, Inc 108 N Main, PO Box 108 Holyrood, KS 67450 Phone: 785-252-4000 Fax: 785-252-3229

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, November 7, 2013) DBE NOTIFICATION FOR CTD ADVERTISEMENT (5311, 5316 & 5317) The City of Wilson agency receives Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operating dollars. This funding is utilized for the purchase of fuel, insurance, equipment maintenance and storage. This agency is seeking Kansas Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified companies as potential vendors for these services. Please contact Susan Kriley at 785658-2272 if you are a DBE or are interested learning more about the DBE program.

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I-R Crop commodity loan distributions resume

By Michael Martin Special to the I-R

Juan Garcia, U.S Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency administrator has announced the processing and disbursement of 2013 crop commodity loans has resumed.

The commodity loan programs provide interim financing to producers for agricultural commodities stored after harvest and then sold throughout the year. Crop year 2013 commodity loan-making was suspended Oct. 1, 2013, to make changes necessary to accommodate the automatic funding reductions known as sequester.

Sequestration is mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

“We must comply with the laws established by Congress in accordance with sequestration policy,” said Garcia. “We regret the

delay this has created in USDA issuing marketing assistance loans because we know how critical the loans are to farmers’ cash flows at this time of year.”

Producers requesting 2013 crop commodity loans on their harvested commodities will have a 5.1 percent reduction to the loan amount upon its disbursement, due to the sequestration. Commodity loans issued by marketing associations and loan servicing agents are also subject to the sequestration reduction.

During the period that loan-making was suspended, producers were still able to submit loan applications to their county FSA offices, marketing associations and loan servicing agents.

For more information, call the Ellsworth County FSA office in Ellsworth, (785) 472-4999, or go online to www.fsa.usda.gov.

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Ellsworth Kawanis Halloween Contest Results Special to the I-R

The Ellsworth Kiwanis Club has released the results of its Halloween Costume Judging Oct. 31. The results are: • Preschool Boys — Remi Miller, caterpiller, first; Everett Vandall, terradactyl, second; Octavio Rodriguez, zebra, third.

• Preschool Girls — Mykenna Dolezal, Big Bird, first; Lakin Beckman, pumpkin, second; Tatum Mermis, Mini Mouse, third.

• Kindergarten Girls — Kaleyn Cates, Lady in Purple, first; Lainey Peschka, witch, second; Eli Smith, ghost, third.

• Kindergarten Boys — Louis McVey,

gangster, first; Ryan Schultz, Oreo cookie, second; Cruz Donley, Indian, third.

• First Grade — Charlotte Bettenbrock, nurse, first; Jessa Schultz, doctor, second; Harlan Pancost, joker, third.

• Second Grade — Wyatt Pelzel, Elvis, first; Thad Donley, vacuum salesman, second; Hannah Anderson, purple flower, third.

• Third Grade — Trenton Dolezal, hobo, first; Sarah Maxwell, Dorothy, second; Britain Schmidt, rapper, third.

• Fourth Grade — Nicole Haase, granny, first; Olivia Lemley, ghost bride, second; Haley Pfeiffer, bumble bee, third.

ECMC hosts two presentations on the Affordable Care Act Special to the I-R

The Ellsworth County Medical Center will host two presentations on the Affordable Care Act and how it affects the public Thursday, Nov. 14, in the conference room of the hospital’s administration building.

The presentations will be given from noon to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m.

Christina Bachman of the Salina Family Healthcare Center, is a certified and trained Affordable Care Act navigator. As a navigator, Bachman can assist people with enrolling in Marketplace Insurance, as well as assist people in filing for an exclusion from penalties if they do not have proper healthcare coverage.

Additionally, Bachman will assist people with online applications as well as paper and phone applications.

The service is free to anyone, and you do not have to be a patient of Salina Family Healthcare Center.

Bachman will be available to assist with filing for healthcare coverage from 1 to 5 p.m.

If you would like assistance, please call Doug Stefek, ECMC community coordinator, (785) 472-5028 extension 307, for an appointment time.

Ellsworth County Medical Center is currently in the process of training three employees as a certified application counselors for the Affordable Care Act for future assistance.

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