May 24, 2012 edition of the Ellsworth County I-R by Bill Beckmeyer

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More ECF beds okayed BY LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Ellsworth County I-R

plan to expand the Ellsworth Correctional Facility by turning the former St. Francis Boys’ Home property into minimum security housing landed on Gov. Sam Brownback’s desk this past weekend. He was expected to sign the legislation, which would add 95 inmate beds and create 15 new jobs — all as early as September. “The plan is to have this up and running just as soon as possible,” Jan Lunsford, spokesman for the Kansas Department of Corrections, said Monday. He said the state is still in negotiations with St. Francis on the price it will pay for the former boys’ home. Corrections officials have set the cost at a little more than $350,000. Brownback included the plan in the budget he presented earlier this year to lawmakers. Overcrowding in Kansas’ prisons has been exacerbated in recent years by budget cuts and prison closures. Lunsford said lawmakers also approved $1.25 million for the current fiscal year and another $1.25 million for fiscal year 2013 to restore re-entry programs for released inmates.

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Sydney Rugan, middle, and the other members of the Central Plains High School of 2012, were all smiles Sunday.

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This Week’s Reminder Welcome home alumni from Ellsworth and Wilson. Parties are planned in both towns this weekend for graduates and their families.

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The Ellsworth High School Class of 2012 — surrounded by family and friends — participate Sunday in the flag salute before the start of graduation ceremonies.

Graduates say their farewells to high school By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING

ith 34 members, the Ellsworth High School Class of 2012 is the smallest since 1941. But, with scholarships having the potential to total more than $275,000 over the next four years for these students, small translates into mighty in this case. “I have no doubt the members of this class will be the future movers and shakers of their communities,” EHS counselor Cynthia Edgerele said Sunday afternoon.

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On a perfect spring day, family and friends watched as the 34 seniors crossed the stage — one by one — at the front of the high school gymnasium and accepted their diplomas and congratulations from administrators and members of the EllsworthKanopolis-Geneseo School Board. Nicole Whitmer, class president, greeted visitors and thanked family, administrators and others for their support. “We really couldn’t have done it without the support of everybody,” she said. Members of the Wilson Economic Development Corporation are, from left, Larry Foster, soon-to-be homeowner Becky Whitmer, Jenny Shelton, Brad Schiermeyer, Linda Bushnell and Devin Weis.

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Friends and family congratulate members of the Wilson High School Class of 2012 Saturday.

Housing group turns negative into positive for Wilson By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Ellsworth County I-R

ILSON — Back in the heyday of American musicals, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney solved all the problems of the world with a simple phrase, “Let’s put on a show!.” Wilson has its own version of that can-do spirit. Earlier this spring, the city’s economic development organization con-

ducted its annual meeting in a house members restored to life with new heating, air conditioning, plumbing and other amenities. Becky Whitmer is the new owner of the barn red rancher in the west part of town. “This is my favorite part of the house,” she said, standing in front of the double patio doors before the start of the meeting. “I can see myself See HOUSING, Page A9

Delivering the graduation address was Lexi Shepack, who took class members on a trip down memory lane, from the time many of them first met in kindergarten to Sunday’s ceremony. She also reminded class members of their capacity to do great things “and not to fear the future, but to embrace it.” Instead of naming a valedictorian, Ellsworth each year recognizes the top 10 percent of its senior class. This year’s scholars all have perfect 4.0 grade point averages, Edgerle said. They are: Audrey Boeken, Ryan Canaan and Rebecca Olson.

inside • Page A6 — Happy birthday, Claflin. The town turns 125 this weekend. • Page A9 — Alumni from Ellsworth and Wilson plan to spend Memorial Day weekend recalling their school days. • Page A11 — Veterans organizations will be busy Monday as they stage their annual ceremonies to honor Ellsworth County’s fallen soldiers. • Memorial Day is the start of the summer travel season. Check out our annual Experience Central Kansas travel guide in this week’s I-R. • Don’t forget to turn in your guess on the start of the 2012 Ellsworth County wheat harvest. See Page B11 for details.

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I-R Calendar WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

AWARDS CEREMONY: The Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School seventh and eighth grade awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. PROMOTION NIGHT: The Central Plains Middle School promotion night is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school in Bushton. • The Wilson Junior High School eighth grade promotion and Junior High achievement night begins at 7 p.m. LAST DAY: Today is the last day of school for students in USD 112.

THURSDAY, MAY 24

LAST DAY: Today is the last day of school for students in the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District. HEALTH INFORMATION: Registered nurse Pat Allen of Ellsworth County Medical Center will discuss cardiovascular health and blood pressure during the 3M Club potluck lunch at noon in the basement of the Ellsworth Methodist Church. All seniors are invited to attend.

FRIDAY, MAY 25

JOIN THE CELEBRATION: Claflin’s 125th Jubilee celebration kicks off with an open house at the new community center from 5 to 8 p.m., along with a Mexican buffet supper for a free will donation from 6 to 8 p.m. on A Street.

SATURDAY, MAY 26

BEARCAT ALUMNI GATHERING: The Ellsworth High School Alumni banquet and dance takes place at the Ellsworth American Legion building. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the dance at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. MORE JUBILEE ACTIVITIES: Claflin’s 125th Jubilee Celebration continues with a 5K/10K race, walk at 7:30 a.m. starting in Claflin City Park. Activities will run throughout the day including a parade at 11 a.m. on Main Street and a street dance from 5 to 11:30 p.m. DRAGON ALUMNI GATHERING: The Wilson Alumni Banquet takes place at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Parish Hall. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. REBUILDING HISTORY: A benefit fund raiser for the Wilson Heritage Museum takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Wilson. Information: Joyce Kraus, (785) 6582328 or Wilson City Hall, (785) 658-2272. HOMEMADE GOOD: Claflin’s Independent Township Library conducts a bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the library meeting room. Proceeds to front office area renovation.

SUNDAY, MAY 27

JUBILEE GOLF TOURNEY: The Claflin Knights of Columbus host a 125th Jubilee Golf Tournament at the Claflin Golf Course. Golfers can start play from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, call Murine Proesser, (620) 587-3678.

TUESDAY, MAY 29

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting. RECOGNITION TIME: The Ellsworth High School honors banquet is at 6 p.m. in the school commons.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting on the Kansas Department of Housing’s rehabilitation and demolition grant will begin at 7 p.m. in the Wilson School commons.

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I-R Obituaries Josephine C Hernandez, 85, formerly of Kanopolis, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Chicago, Ill. She was born Sofia Llamas on June 13, 1926, to Clemente and Guadalupe Llamas in Zacatecas, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Elias A. Hernandez of Kanopolis; daughters Elena Gonzalez, Beatrice Price and Sheila (Allan) Glass, all of Chicago, and Brenda (Andy) Jimenez of Thornton, Colo.; brothers Marcelino (Loretta) Costello of Salina, Tony Costello of Chicago, and Floyd (Cynthia) Costello of Hammond, Ind. ; granddaughter Diedre, grandsons Mark, Andy and Juan and greatgrandchildren Kayla, Connor, Miles and Sofia.

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(1947-2012) Steven L. Hines, 64, died Feb. 2, 2012, in Denver, Colo. Mr. Hines was born Feb. 19, 1947, at McPherson to C. Leigh and Mildred Major Hines. He is survived by a sister, Mary Anne Hines of Phoenix, Ariz., and a brother, Fred Hines of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Wilson City Cemetery, Pastor Jim Wagner officiating. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in care of Mary Anne Hines, 9849 40th St., Phoenix 85028.

Richard B. Patterson Richard B. Patterson, 79, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. The funeral was May 14 at the Christ Church United Methodist, the Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Patterson was a more than 50-year Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, Arabia Shrine Center, Tomball Shrine Center and Arabia Hot Rods. He retired from Praxair in 1995 and later drove a school bus for the Conroe school district until 2005. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M. Patterson; a daughter, Renee Patterson Garrett; a sister, Barbara Sherard; a sister-in-law, Lisa Campbell-Patterson; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Warren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.

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Artists Johnny Scott, Carolyn Ihde, Randy Clark and Michael Ganzer will demonstrate their skills and display their work during the Featured Artists Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kansas Originals Market & Gallery. All ages can enjoy the 3-D archery targets and fish casting provided by Tommie Berger along with the roping demonstrations by Steve Andreson. Authors on hand to discuss their books will include Tom Mach, Lora Reiter, Carolyn Hall and Angela Bates. The Post Rock Opportunities Foundation, market owner, has added six new Kansas food companies since January and some of their food products will be included in the large variety available for sampling. There will be live, easy listening, keyboard music throughout the afternoon and refreshments will be served. Kansas Originals is located on the north side of I-70 at Wilson exit 206. Travelers going east are able to get off at the Wilson intersection. Travelers going west will need to go to the Dorrance exit 199 and turn around and come back down I-70 where they can exit.

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A recent PBS special on late night talk show host Johnny Carson triggered memories of an unforgettable night from Ellsworth’s past. Sarah Kaufman, the great-granddaughter of Ellsworth resident Mildred Holt, wrote about Mildred’s appearance in 1987 on Carson’s Tonight Show in a recent column in the Washington Post. Mildred was 105 at the time. It’s not unreasonable to think the majority of television sets in central Kansas were tuned to Mildred and Johnny that night. The column, discovered by Brad Sherman and passed on to his father, Ellsworth attorney John Sherman, can be found at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ arts-post/post/in-mildred-holt-105-johnny-carson-methis-match/2012/05/15/gIQAsaW7RU_blog. html?hpid=z10.

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Rep. Bob Bethell, R-Alden, died in a one-vehicle accident Sunday while traveling on Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, at 7:33 p.m. Sunday, Bethell was driving west on I-70 in a 2004 Lincoln LS. At milepost 335.3, two miles west of Snokomo Road, the Bethell car left the roadway to the right, hit several trees, overturned, and came to rest on its top. Bethell was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident. Bethell served the 113th District since 1999. The district covers Rice County, and parts of Reno and Barton counties. He had recently spent time in Ellsworth County in anticipation of new district boundaries as the result of redistricting. Visitation was from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Birzer Funeral Home in Sterling, with the family present. The funeral is at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Sterling United Methodist Church in Sterling. Burial will follow in the Alden Valley Cemetery in Alden.

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City Bus is available for general public use Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The bus will not be available on City recognized holidays. Contact Wilson City Hall at 658-2272 for more information. The bus will be taken out of town: May 30th to Lucas; June 3rd to Hays June 10th - to Hays; June 11th - to Great Bend; June 17th - to Hays; June 24th - to Hays; and June 25th - to Great Bend. This Project funded in part by the KDOT Public Transportation Program. Call 658-2272 to ride and for departure times. First come first serve.

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Lift station problems addressed By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

ORRAINE — The sewer lift station has quit numerous times this past month, and three air leaks have been found. That was the news members of the Lorraine City Council received during the May 15 meeting. According to Larry Klug, maintenance superintendent, the wet well level reached about 11 or 12 feet from the top of the ground May 5 — probably within an hour of coming up into someone’s basement. “It has become unreliable and we are heading for major problems,” Klug wrote in the maintenance report he presented to the council. During a state inspection, Klug was told there are very few of these old lift stations still being used. He said the lift station was losing about 22 pounds of air pressure every eight minutes before the leaks were found. Now it is losing about four pounds every 10 minutes. Klug said he has gone down the ladder into the lift station at least 50 times since the last council meeting. Lorraine Mayor Dennis Boyer will change Klug’s job description to note Klug is not to go down into the lift station unless it is an emergency. When he does go down into the lift station, Klug is to have rescue equipment nearby, and have an extra person accompany him. In other business: • Sue Ellen Ritter of Lorraine asked the council several questions regarding the clean up of Keith Foskett’s property at 233 Mohlman. She wondered if property was confiscated during the clean up and who has it. She also asked if trailers were removed and if they would be returned. Council member Glenna Stallo said some old pickup bed trailers were taken, but they were incomplete. Some

had no wheels, axles or running gear. They were not in working order. Stallo said the council did question the removal, but were told by Lorraine City Compliance Officer Monty Payne and Steve Shute the equipment was not usable, so the council approved the action. Stallo said everything was done legally and properly. • Klug said the regular water sample collected from the city office came back fine. He collected and sent in a nitrite water sample from the treatment plant May 7. Results are still pending. • Klug said the water plant still seems to be operating very low on salt usage. He cleaned the brine tank at the water plant. • Klug resigned his responsibilities for fogging for mosquitoes, flies, bugs, etc. Council member Joe Travnichek volunteered to take over those duties, He is trained to do the fogging. After a 15-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, the council approved paying Travnichek to spray mosquitoes at $20 per occasion. The city will also pay Travnichek $15 per response to be the city’s animal control officer/dog catcher, and reimburse him for travel expenses to transport animals to the pound. Both jobs will be under the direction of Mayor Dennis Boyer. • Marilyn Janssen of Lorraine reported the owners of the property next to her on Stanley Street are mowing and spraying for weeds. • An agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to allow the City of Lorraine to operate communications equipment on the state’s 800 megahertz digital P25 radio communications system was approved. • Lorraine City Clerk Michael Boyer said he sent letter to six property owners who have not mowed their grass this

season. Three complied and mowed their grass. Klug mowed the properties of those who did not comply and they will be billed by the city for the mowing. • The city received a $311.08 dividend check from its insurance carrier, EMC Insurance. • The council approved a request by Susan Thornton to use the community room for her quilting group June 1 to 3. • The council approved the use of the city council room by Tammy Togersen June 3 for a bridal shower. Togersen will have to pay a $20 fee to use the room, plus clean it afterward, and repair any damage which might occur. • A list of Mayor Boyer’s official appointments were approved. They are: Michael Boyer, city clerk; Evelyn Mollhagen, city treasurer; Peterson and Kasper, city attorney; Marshall Christmann III, municipal judge; Larry Klug, water, sewer/maintenance superintendent; Joe Travnichek, fire chief; Monty Payne, compliance officer; Joe Travnichek, animal control; Sue Ellen Ritter, board representative for economic development; Glenna Stallo, Pam Westerman and Jean Schoon, board representatives to the council on aging; Joe Travnichek, board representative to the local emergency planning commission; Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter, official newspaper; Ellco Insurance Services of Lorraine, official insurance agency; Mark Miller of Ellinwood, official electrician; Lorraine State Bank, official depository; City Plumbing of Ellsworth, official plumbing, heating and cooling contractor; Webb Excavation of Lyons, official excavator. The next meeting of the Lorraine City Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at city hall.

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Council gives nod to ECMC building a new clinic in town By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

ILSON — The Wilson City Council will send a letter to the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors stating Wilson will not stand in the hospital’s way of building a new Rural Health Clinic in town. The council approved that motion Monday evening, after a 15-minute executive session to discuss the acquisition of real estate. “If they want to build here, I say let them,” Council member Leland Francis said. In recent months, the city expressed a willingness to the hospital board of evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of being directly involved in the clinic, as opposed to the hospital moving forward with the construction project on its own. Council member Linda Bushnell said there are so many other things the city could do if it had grant money to buy a building. Before the vote, Mayor David Criswell asked the council to allow him to talk to Roger Masse, the hospital’s chief executive officer, without sending the letter first. “Our best interests are in things being under

our own control,” Criswell said. His request was not acted upon. In other business: • Criswell said he met recently with officials from Continental Pools regarding completion of the spray water park. They will put together a proposal and submit it to the council. • During an update on the Kansas Department of Commerce Housing’s Rehabilitation and Demolition grant, Bushnell said a public meeting on the housing and demolition plans will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in the Wilson High School commons. “We’d like to start demolition sometime in July,” she said. • Bushnell reported she talked to officials at Wilson School and Eschbaugh Advertising about building a sign to be placed at Jellison Park honoring the Jellison family. Both can do the work, but the woodshop students at WHS won’t be able to start construction until this fall. • No action was taken after a 15-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. • Approval was given to enter a seven-year lease agreement with Community Leasing Partners on the two new

fire trucks for the Wilson Fire Department. Payments The city will pay $26,956.39 annually. The council also approved a $100,000 down payment for the purchase of the two fire trucks. • Ordinance 810, establishing a $25 permit fee to sell fireworks within the City of Wilson was approved. • The council approved extending the previously approved period allowed to shootoff fireworks in Wilson July 4. Beginning Sunday, July 3, fireworks can be shot off from 8 to 11 p.m. • Wes Buehler, city superintendent, reported city crews had trimmed weeds at the city cemetery with the assistance of the Ellsworth Correctional Facility’s inmate labor crew. Buehler said the inmates saved his crew about three days of work. City crews repaired a water leak in a meter can, repaired a water leak in a service line at 24th Street and Avenue J, read water meters, filled sunken graves at the cemetery, and painted inside the rest rooms at Lions Club Park. The next meeting of the Wilson City Council will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4, at city hall.

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VOTE YES It’s time to stop talking and take action on school updates

ach week someone from the I-R pores through past editions of the Ellsworth Reporter to find historic material for our Passages page. Our most recent journey took us through the 1970s, where page after page featured stories about the future of buildings in the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District, including a new gymnasium. Obviously, construction never moved from discussion to reality. After more than three decades, that could change. USD 327 patrons will go to the polls June 5 to decide the fate of $11.3 million in general obligation bonds to build a new gymnasium, install a new heating and air conditioning system at Kanopolis Middle School and make other improvements at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School. These projects will not come without sacrifice. The district estimates repayment of the bond issue will add almost 15 mills to the property tax levy. Like everyone else, we’d rather not pay higher taxes. However, pushing this project further down the road will only mean a higher price tag in the future or — worse — limited options for district schools. As Superintendent Eric Reid pointed out at a public meeting on the bond issue, interest rates are favorable. construction costs are relatively low and the state will cover 30 percent of the bond issue. That may or may not be the case for much longer, depending on actions by the Kansas Legislature and the Brownback Administration. Education seems to take a back seat to tax cuts these days in Topeka. Perhaps most important is an argument heard from several quarters, including in a op-ed piece in the May 17 edition of the I-R from retired educator Keith Adams: someone paid for our educations, now the responsibility is ours. We would have liked to see more money in the bond issue go into the classroom; however, at some point you have to trust the judgment of administrators and the people elected to represent district patrons. We also have to recognize that schools go beyond education. A new competition gymnasium will improve the status of Ellsworth with other area schools. It also will be a showcase for prospective new residents and employers interested in bringing jobs to our community. Nothing shows a community’s commitment to the future like good schools and up-to-date medical facilities. Our hope is that Ellsworth will have both in another year or two. We already have a state-of-the art facility in the Performing Arts Center. It’s time we stopped talking about other improvements and made them happen, for the good of our students and our community.

Facts may be in eye of beholder A Salina man recently submitted a column to several Kansas newspapers criticizing a recent health care update that I mailed to my constituents. As John Adams once said, “Facts are stubborn things,” so let me respond to the many inaccurate claims in the column. First, President Obama does raid $500 billion from Medicare to fund his new health care plan. My critic suggests that since $136 billion is taken from the popular Medicare Advantage — and $364 billion from other Medicare programs — somehow Obama doesn’t raid Medicare. The fact is our seniors are being asked to shoulder the costs of ObamaCare. Second, as it relates to budget deficits, my critic conveniently ignores the obvious reality that the federal government has to spend more money to provide ObamaCare and relies on new revenue to do this. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, ObamaCare is still expected to have gross costs of $1.496 trillion

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over the next decade. Third, and perhaps most importantly, my critic insinuated that the mailer cost six-figures at taxpayer expense. It most certainly did not. I invite him to look up the expenses in the official disclosure reports, which show that the total cost of production, printing, and mailing was roughly 50 cents per household – and not every household received it. Our office has been considerably frugal. In fact, we recently returned a $143,000 check to the U.S. Treasury of our unused office funds; that is about 10 percent of our budget on top of the 6.5 percent cut Republicans made to all office budgets last year. Could you imagine if every entity in Washington did the same thing? Fourth, it is patently See FACTS, Page A5

What your children are too polite to tell you By Sandra Stenzel Ellsworth County I-R

There’s a saying that “You can always tell a Kansan, but you can’t tell him much.” But one thing you can always tell is that Kansans miss their children. They fervently wish their adult kids would move back home, or at least closer to home. The out-migration of our young people has long been a source of sorrow and puzzlement for Kansans, and we often wonder why our prodigals don’t return for more than holidays or a class reunion. We wonder what we can do to bring them back into the fold. Sometimes, the answer is right under our blue noses. Lately, the news has been dominated by another round of the culture wars. In contemplating the subject of our vanishing young people,

we need to consider that these wars against women, gays, progressives, and anyone who isn’t straight, white, Christian, Republican and male, are not helping matters in keeping or bringing back young people. Sometimes our kids are actually just as polite as we raised them. They won’t come out and say they’d rather eat a bowl of dirt than return to Kansas and its current extremism and divisive political atmosphere. People in Kansas don’t like to hear that, or face the truths about why young people continue to flee the state, never to return except for the occasional visit. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard older Kansans say, “My kids would come back if they could just find good jobs.” Actually, we have relatively good jobs that are going begging in

Kansas. In fact, companies, like N.E.W. in Hays, are leaving the state because they can’t find enough or qualified workers. Businesses in Kansas frequently complain that finding enough qualified workers is their number one problem. In our state, it’s not that we have too many workers looking for jobs. The truth is that we don’t have enough applicants to fill all the job openings in Kansas. Kids raised in Kansas are nothing if not polite. We should consider that perhaps they are also just too polite to tell us the truth about why they stay away. Instead, they tell us what they think will get them off the hook. They say they would come back if there were jobs. But that’s frequently just a polite lie. The truth may be that even if there were fabulous jobs and economic

opportunity, they still wouldn’t come back because they won’t live or raise their own kids in a narrow minded atmosphere of oppression. Many young adults roll their eyes at controversy over equality, whether it’s gender equality, marriage equality, or economic equality. To them, the justice of equality is obvious. They don’t understand the fuss or the lack of respect regarding people who are “different.” Facing monumental college debt, difficult job markets and the high cost of housing, they sigh at the time wasted on these cultural feuds. The priorities of the younger generations just aren’t the same, and the sooner Kansas accepts that, the better off the state will be. If we want our young people here we’re going to have to change. We’ll See STENZEL, Page A5

Kit Carson’s first fight Col. Henry Inman wrote several books about the American West. He had experienced a great deal of it himself. At the close of the Civil War Inman served as quartermaster at Fort Union, N. M., where he met and enjoyed the company of Kit Carson, one of America’s most famous western figures. Carson was introduced to the rigors of trail life in 1826. He was 17. The Santa Fe Trail had been traced five years earlier by William Becknell. Carson joined an expedition to the Rocky Mountains organized by Ceran St. Vrain, a prominent fur trader of the time. Forty-two men set out with 26 mule wagons and some loose stock from Fort Osage, a post on the Missouri River. Carson was hired to drive the loose stock, hunt, stand guard, and make himself useful wherever needed. Inman

portrayed the route over the Great Plains as “solitary and desolate beyond the power of description.” The wagons reached the Arkansas River some 280 miles southeast of Fort Osage. The Arkansas bore little resemblance to the watercourse we know today. The river flowed along the “torturous windings of its treeless banks with a placidness that was awful in its very silence.” Arrival at the Arkansas River also brought a heightened sense of awareness. They were entering the heart of Indian country. Wagon trains, especially mule trains, were particularly tempting for

young braves interested in gaining wealth and status in the tribe, for mules were a prized possession on the plains. A journey of seven miles along the Arkansas River brought the mule train to Walnut Creek where the wagons were circled for an overnight camp. A band of Pawnee warriors attempted to stampede the mules but the vigilant muleskinners repelled the attack with a few well placed rifle shots. Another day’s travel brought the mule train to a “tower of stone” so high that its shadow cast across the trail. This “sentinel of the plains” was named for the most formidable tribe on the plains during the early years of Santa Fe Trade. According to Inman “… freighters and trappers rarely escaped a skirmish with them” when passing through the

prairie that stretched out for miles either side of Pawnee Rock. The mule train went into camp about two hundred yards from the rock. Guards were placed at the top of the rock and on prominent points on either side. Kit Carson was posted immediately south of the rock within sight of the wagons. At about eleven o’clock one of the guards sounded the alarm with a sharp “Indians!” He urgently gathered the mules grazing nearby and drove them into the “corral” within the circled wagons. The entire company of muleskinners responded with rifles at the ready. Suddenly the report of a rifle was heard “ringing on the cool night air.” The men gathered at the opening of the corral. Every eye scanned the outline of Pawnee Rock See GRAY, Page A5

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These members of the American Legion Riders drive down Douglas Avenue May 12, during Ellsworth Correctional Facility’s Run for the Soul fund raiser for the ECF Spiritual Life Center.

Facts Continued from Page A4 false that replying to the mailer will be returned with a campaign solicitation. It is against federal law to mix official and campaign contact information, and my office is 100 percent in compliance with that law. Lastly, my critic said he is vice president of a business. I would be curious to know if and how his business is affected by ObamaCare. In response to the mailer, a business owner in Yoder – Michael Miller – offered the following insight into the unsettling impact upon his restaurant. In order to meet the burdensome requirements of ObamaCare, he will see his expenses increase and subsequently have to increase his sales by six times that amount. Mr. Miller explained: “I simply can’t pass this expense on to my menu prices because I’m not sure Kansans are ready to pay $12 for

a plate of fried chicken at their local restaurant … I used to worry about my restaurant competitors or my food costs or where I will be able to find good employees. Those worries all pale in comparison to the fears I have about what my government is going to mandate on me. I used to be the biggest advocate for young people to ‘strike out on their own’ and start their own business. Now, I can’t honestly say that it would be a wise decision.” It is a story like Mr. Miller’s shows why ObamaCare must be undone. Words from a critic in a newspaper are but mere words on a page; Mr. Miller’s story is the real life example of the American Dream being derailed. For that we must fight. Congressman Huelskamp (R-Fowler) represents Kansas’ First Congressional District. He serves on the House Budget, Agriculture, or Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

for the meaning of the single shot. Out of the darkness the form of a man came into view running for the wagons. Colonel St. Vrain recognized young Kit Carson and called out to ask if he had seen any Indians. Carson quickly replied that he had shot one. “I saw him fall!” The Indians seemed to have felt Kit’s sting. There was no further disturbance and everyone returned to bed. Carson was sent back to his post south of the rock. Everyone in camp woke up early, anxious to see Carson’s dead Indian. As soon as light allowed, the whole entourage marched to the point of Carson’s post, but as they searched in the direction that the young hero had fired his fateful shot they discovered a mule shot right through the head. To add insult to injury the mule was the animal assigned as Carson’s riding mule. It was a long time before the

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have to quit doing what we are doing. Otherwise? We’re going to keep getting what we’ve got. This election is shaping up to be the most crucial in a century. Not since the days of the Bull Moose progressive farmers has our future been in such peril. Even the Great Depression was something that could be overcome by conservation practices, cooperation, and plain old hard work. But today’s environmental destruction, economic inequality and slide into theocracy may be nearly too far along to be reversed. That’s not the kind of place young adults want to live or raise your grandchildren. We are losing the tools that enabled us to overcome past difficulties. Cooperation in Topeka is a

seasoned muleskinners ceased harassing Carson about his midnight raid on his own mule. By the time Inman heard the story Kit Carson had become the most famous person in the West. But Carson always told the “balance of the story” by explaining that he had not slept since the Pawnee raid on their mules the night before. His mule was lying down in the nearby grass. While on guard he fell asleep and when the alarm of “Indians!” was given he was startled by something rising out of the grass. And that was how Kit Carson shot his mule in his very first Indian fight on The Way West. “The Cowboy,” Jim Gray is author of Desperate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the Violent Frontier and also publishes Kansas Cowboy, Old West history from a Kansas perspective. Contact Kansas Cowboy, Box 62, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. Phone (785) 531-2058 or www.droversmercantile.com.

thing of the past. Restricting the voting process with new and unnecessary registration rules and ignoring the suspect counting of electronic ballots may be the final nails in the coffin of democracy. Voter participation is not encouraged by our corporately owned state officials and legislators. We don’t like to consider that our reputation as a backwater cultural wasteland isn’t helping. It’s all shaping up to be a perfect storm for Kansas and a lot hinges on the 2012 election. Remember that when you cast your votes this year. It could mean the difference between bringing your children and families home or talking to your grandchildren via Skype. Sandra Stenzel is a farmer and freelance writer who lives in Trego County.

Ellsworth & Kanopolis City Wide Garage Sales Ellsworth and Kanopolis will be having city wide garage sales on Saturday, June 9th. The Ellsworth County I/R will have a full page ad on June 7th with a map (Ellsworth Only!) and listing of the sales. Here’s how it works:

To get your sale listed on the map - $15.00 To get your sale listed and have a brief 15 word description of your items - $25.00 If you need signs, call the Ellsworth-Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce at 785-472-4071 THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IS FRIDAY, MAY 25TH, AT 5:00 P.M. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE! List of Kanopolis Sales will be available at City Hall the week of June 9th and at Kanopolis businesses the morning of the sales.

Please fill out the form below to participate. Ellsworth City Wide Garage Sale Name:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________________________ Description of items (if paying $25):_______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

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Farm & City

Claflin to host 125th Jubilee celebration By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

LAFLIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 25, 26, and 27 promise to be a fun time in Claflin, as the town kicks up its heels with a 125th Jubilee celebration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really looking forward to it this year,â&#x20AC;? said Murine Proesser, a member of the 125th Jubilee committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited. This is something special.â&#x20AC;? Claflinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Jubilee was in 1987. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we did a Claflin all-school reunion,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we decided to go ahead and do this since it was our 125th.â&#x20AC;?

Activities kick off Friday: â&#x20AC;˘ From 5 to 8 p.m., an open house will be conducted at the new Claflin Community Center on A Street. The community center is in the back part of the former Claflin Elementary School. â&#x20AC;˘ From 6 to 8 p.m., a Mexican buffet dinner prepared by Mike and Sharon Hirst of Beer 30 will be served on A Street. A free will donation is requested for the meal. The celebration continues Saturday: â&#x20AC;˘ At 7:30 a.m., a 5 and 10K race/walk begins at Claflin City Park. â&#x20AC;˘ At 9 a.m., mud volleyball will be played at the baseball fields.

"Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited. This is something special." Murine Proesser

p.m., the beer garden will be open on Main Street. â&#x20AC;˘ From 5 to 11:30 p.m., a street dance will take place featuring Homebrew at 5 p.m. and Retroactive at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, the fun continues with a Claflin Knights of Columbus golf tournament at Claflin Golf Course. Golfers can start play from 8 to 11 a.m. Call Murine Proesser, (620) 587-3678, for more information.

FSA offers free online news service By Michael Martin Special to the I-R

armers, ranchers, and others in Kansas now have a more efficient, timely option for receiving important Farm Service Agency program eligibility requirements and updates, deadlines, and related information. FSA offers a free online communication through our GovDelivery electronic news service. News will now be sent via email. This allows a person to receive immediate notification of program news that is pertinent to your agricultural operation. Through FSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GovDelivery electronic news service, anyone can establish subscriber preferences by choosing to receive federal farm program information by

topic, by state and/or by county. Subscribers can select as many options as they want, which allows producers who farm in multiple counties or across state lines to receive updates from each county in which they operate or have an interest. FSA in Kansas will automatically subscribe farmers and ranchers to GovDelivery when they provide their email address to the local FSA office. FSA has already subscribed about 16,000 producers in Kansas to receive news electronically through GovDelivery. Grassroots organizations, agri-businesses, and others interested in receiving FSA information through email can subscribe to GovDelivery online at http://www.fsa.usda.

gov/subscribe After you enter your email address, click on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; next to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Updates for State and Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Scroll down and click on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; next to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and select the counties which you have an interest and click on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Submitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the bottom of the page. Please note that there are other subscription options available that will provide you national information by topic through your email as well. Due to the FSA budget deficit, it has affected the way we normally do business. We no longer have funding to mail newsletters and other mass mailings like we have in the past. GovDelivery is a free electronic news delivery service that ensures Kansas farmers and ranchers remain informed of program

ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY Grain prices up for the week

Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day Monday, May 21, were: Wheat, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $6.80, up 4 cents from a week ago.

Milo, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $5.85, up 49 cents. Soybeans, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $13.42, up 25 cents. Corn, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $6.36, up 49 cents. The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf, Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis.

125th Jubilee celebration committee member

â&#x20AC;˘ From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., an arts and craft fair will take place in Claflin City Park. â&#x20AC;˘ At 11 a.m., a parade will begin on Main Street. â&#x20AC;˘ From 1 to 5 p.m., kids games and activities will be available in Claflin City Park. In addition, a three-onthree basketball tournament for boys and girls in fifth through eighth grade will also take place in the city park. â&#x20AC;˘ From 1 to 11:30

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changes, sign ups, and deadlines. A small supply of printed newsletters will be available in the Ellsworth County FSA office in Ellsworth for those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have emails. Please call the Ellsworth County FSA office, (785) 472-3161, if you have questions regarding FSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GovDelivery electronic news service.

Kobach to host Voter ID meetings

In order to help educate the public about the new voting law passed in 2011, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is conducting a series of public meetings in May and June in 11 cities across Kansas. At each meeting, Kobach will present an overview of the new Secure and Fair Elections Act (SAFE Act). Topics include photo identification, proof of U.S. citizenship and voter education. Questions from the audience are welcome. Meetings are scheduled to last 90 minutes each. For those voters here in Ellsworth County, the closest meeting will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31 at Shears Technology Center, which is located on the campus of Hutchinson Community College, 1300 N Plum, in Hutchinson. For more information, visit www.gotVoterID.com and click on the button labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kobachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voter ID Tour.â&#x20AC;?

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Community

Anniversaries

Adolph and Jolene Schultz — then and now.

Adolph ( Jr.) and Jolene Schultz, of Kanopolis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a 2 to 4 p.m. open house June 9 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 905 Stanberry St. The couple requests no gifts. Adolph and Jolene were married June 9, 1962, in Ellsworth. Adolph is retired from Independent Salt Company. Jolene is semi-

retired from Citizens State Bank. Their children are Barry and wife Lisa Schultz, Kanopolis; Gary Schultz, Alba Golden, Texas; Jaime and wife Jesse Schultz, Ellsworth; and Angel Adams, Valley Center. They have 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Cards may be sent to the couple at PO Box 158, Kanopolis, Kan. 67454.

Club News

GFWC Sorosis GFWC Sorosis Club met Thursday, April 7, at Lang Memorial Library in Wilson for the Kansas Humanities Council book talk. The discussion was used as the program for the evening as members joined other community members. Trish Reeves of Dodge City was introduced by librarian Cheryl Ptacek. Reeves led the discussion of the book “The Egg and I”, written by Betty MacDonald. Following a discussion with the leader giving insight to the author, Reeves asked how they liked or disliked the book. Following discussion club refreshments were served. This was the last session of the book talks for this year with the theme, “Books That Make Us Laugh.” Three members attended the GFWC of Kansas State Convention April 21, at the Wichita Spiritual Life Center. The theme for the annual convention was “Set Your Dreams Free.” Keynote speaker was GFWC International Second Vice President, Sheila Shea, who also was the installing officer for the 201214 GFWC of Kansas officers. The arts and crafts show was held in conjunction with the convention. Lucille Janda of Sorosis Club received the Grand Champion award for her Swedish weaving afghan. The club also received a purple ribbon, the top rating, for their club program book. During the recognition of new district officers, Diane O’Connor of Ellsworth, was introduced as the new GFWC Sixth District president. Also in April the club

held a tour to the Kansas Wetlands Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms. Many interesting exhibits and history of the area were explored by the members and guests attending. After touring the facility the group had lunch in Great Bend before returning home. Alice Macek-Malir Secretary

Wilson Winners 4-H The Wilson Winners 4-H club met April 22 at the Wilson Senior Center. Roll call was “The City I was Born In”. Upcoming events include Small Animal Weigh In May 4 and Discovery Days May 29 to June 1. Audrey Smith led the group in singing the “ABC Song’’. Aaron Dlabal talked about his arts and crafts project. Emily Beneda demonstrated how to make a smoothie. Following the meeting the club members cleaned the city planters and the road ditches of Highway 232. The May meeting will be “Parent’s Night”, May 20 at the Wilson Senior Center. Lucas Sebesta Club Reporter Dorrance Homemakers FCE The Dorrance Homemakers FCE met May 9 at the Russell Library. Roll call was “Tell about a place to go” answered by Joy Hill, Joyce Langhofer, Estella Nuss and Marie Sloan. Joyce showed a CD on “Kansas — the center of it all”, which showed alot of places to visit in Kansas. The group then ate at Meridy’s. The next meeting will be June 21 at Vintage Place with Joyce as hostess.

Zahradnik wins best of show

Clarence and Mona Peterman — then and now.

Petermans celebrate 65 years of marriage

Schultzs celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Clarence Peterman and Mona Wachs were united in marriage May 25,1947, in Ellsworth. They began their life together in rural Ellsworth and later moved into the city of Ellsworth. The couple have seven children: Karl Peterman and wife Paulette, of Altura, Minn.; William Peterman and wife Lynette, of Hutchinson; Art Peterman and wife Shirley, of Coffeyville; Susan Peterman Klotz and husband Mark, of

Leavenworth; Gary Peterman and wife Leesa, of Salina; David Peterman and wife Cheryl, of Piedmont, Okla.; and Pam Peterman Dunaway and husband Mark, of Olathe. They also have 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Help honor the couple with a card shower for their 65th wedding anniversary. Cards can be mailed to: Clarence and Mona Peterman, c/o Good Samaritan Home, 1156 Highway K-14, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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more and birthdays 80 years and older to indy@ eaglecom.net.

The Carriage Club in Kansas City, Mo., honored Best of Show artist, Gordon Zahradnik at the Art is Ageless finale reception. The Lyons artist who grew up in the Wilson/ Ellsworth area was selected by corporate judges, Ann Marie Kriss, curator of education at the Salina Art Center; Miko Halsey, Japanese relations collection coordinator Society of Decorative Painters; and Leslie Przybylek, curator of humanities exhibitors, Mid-America Art Alliance. In recognition of Older American Month, Zahradnik’s porcelain RAKU lace lip vase was selected as Best of Show from over 500 entries in various forms for the 2012 competition. Over 50 were on display at the gala and a select number chosen to appear on the upcoming 2012 Art is Ageless annual calender and note cards. Zahradnick’s wife, Rae, was chosen for the Choice Award in 2005 and honored in 2011 with her Sunflower watercolor

Gorden Zahradnik

painting. Zahradnik’s journey began earlier this year when he entered the Art is Ageless juried art competition at Sterling Presbyterian Manor with first place awards in three categories including Best of Show. Renowned Kansas watercolor artist, Jim Hamel, in presenting the award stated “Zahradnik’s special piece is real quality and priceless, this is an impressive piece”, said Hamil. The Zahradniks continue their artistic work with four art shows at present with work from their “Art of Z” Gallery and Studio in rural Lyons and are frequent exhibitors at the Ellsworth Art Gallery.

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ELLSWORTH

WILSON and HOLYROOD

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a suggested donation of $2.75 and under 60 are $4.50. Reservations may be made by calling by 2 p.m. the day before the meal. Call Ellsworth at (785) 472-5185.

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a suggested donation of $2.75 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 — Closed for Memorial Day. TUESDAY — Meatball sandwich, potato wedges, broccoli salad, grapes and milk. WEDNESDAY — Ham, mashed potatoes w/gravy, cooked cabbage, wheat bread, emerald pears and milk. THURSDAY — Lasagna, lettuce w/ dressing, garlic bread, gelatin w/fruit and milk. FRIDAY — Goulash, side salad, fruit and garlic bread.

MONDAY — Closed for Memorial Day. TUESDAY — Ham, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, cooked cabbage, wheat bread, emerald pears and milk. WEDNESDAY — Lasagna, lettuce w/ dressing, garlic bread, gelatin w/fruit and milk. THURSDAY — Chicken and vegetable casserole, carrots, wheat bread, peaches and milk. FRIDAY — Bierock casserole, baked potato, Winter blend, wheat bread, banana and milk.

This photo from the Ellsworth County Historical Society was taken April 7, 1914 and shows the students from the Prairie Star School District #71.

Passages – The Ellsworth Reporter May 3, 1877 Dandelions are in bloom. Several land parties have stopped at the Grand Central this week. We admire Dr. Sieber’s taste in selecting the goods for his new suit: it is very becoming. A. Larkin, Esq. is talking of an addition to his hotel to accommodate the increasing trade. Mr. Wiggin, of the Grand Central, has applied for a

renewal of his license. He should have the privilege, certainly of having a bar in his house. People are coming into Kansas at the rate of 1000 a day and now that the grasshoppers are all killed and wheat is $2.00 a bushel, immigration will increase. J. J. Quinlan tells us that his cattle never looked so well at this time of the year. He is keeping them on the Elkhorn where they have a wide range

and do not have to be corralled. A new frame school house has just been completed in school district No. 26, built by subscription, which speaks well for the enterprising citizens of that district. School will commence there in a few days. — Plumb Creek News May 5, 1887 The druggists of Ellsworth and Wilson were granted permits to sell intoxicating liquors according to law by Judge

Seegmiller last Saturday and Monday. A child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kolachny died of measles last Friday. J. H. Robbins, of Empire township, has just completed a fine dwelling and barn on his farm. J. A. Schmitt, G. W. Sparr, Jr., Henry Hank and Thomas Beatty rode to Wilson and back last Sunday on their bicycles. The new brick machine for

manufacturing pressed brick, of Cochran & Hayden, arrived here last week and is now in use at their brick yard northwest of the Ellsworth Improvement Company addition. The following named pupils of the sixth grade have neither been absent nor tardy during the past month, Eva Baker, Bertha Hank, Mary J. Nicholson, Fred Gebhardt, Sarah Chase, and Lenora Herzig.

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Rising Stars

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Carissa Kelley, 2011 Miss Kansas, signs autographs for youngsters Friday evening during the celebration at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth Village.

Good Cause

Miss Kansas urges Ellsworth to help her stop world hunger By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

arissa Kelley, 2011 Miss Kansas, shared thoughts on her fight against world hunger Friday night during Good Samaritan Society Ellsworth Village’s celebration of 60 years of service to the community. “Through competing at Miss Kansas I’ve learned so much about myself and how to help others,” she said. “I know everyone jokes that pageant women always say

they want world peace, but I really want to stop world hunger.” Kelley partnered the Miss Kansas organization with Numana, an international organization whose mission is to empower others to save the starving. “Through that beautiful partnership, I was allowed the opportunity to go to Haiti,” she said. “Haiti is a country in our same hemisphere and they are still struggling with every little bit of life — food, resources and money.” Once in Haiti, Kelley

said she saw what she could do to help. “What I can do to help is come back to America and share with everyone what I’ve seen, and how they can help. There are so many ways to help with this cause,” she said. Kelley urged those in attendance to log on to the Miss Kansas website for more information on Numana. Kelley also spoke about what competing in the Miss Kansas pageant has taught her See GOOD SAM, Page A10

PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR

The recent performance of The Very Hungry Caterpiller at Central Plains High School in Claflin, part of a celebration of School Library Month by Central Plains USD 112 students in Holyrood, Bushton and Wilson, was well received by both students and staff alike.

Student Stars Hunter Graduates From Creighton

Austin Hunter of Wilson was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing with magna cum laude honors during Creighton University’s winter commencement ceremony May 12, in Omaha, Neb. About 1,500 degrees were conferred during Creighton University’s spring commencement.

Sunderland receives degree Rita Krueger Sunderland was graduated May 12 from Washburn University, Topeka, with pro bono honors. Sunderland, who is eligible to take the bar exam

later this year, is a graduate of Sylvan Unified High School and Sunderland Kansas State University with a degree in social work. She and her husband, Jason, have a son, Ty. Her parents are Shirley Zvolanek Krueger and the late Ronald Krueger. Her grandparents are the late Fred and Blanche Zvolanek.

Two Wilson FFA students honored Two members of the Wilson FFA Chapter, Andrea Mattas and Emily Beneda, were recently

honored. Mattas, the daughter of Mike and Mary Mattas of Wilson, received Wilson High School’s highest award, the 2012 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award. It is sponsored by Monsanto Company. Mattas received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Beneda, the daughter of Ken and Marcie Beneda of Wilson, was awarded a $1,000 Archer Daniels Midland Company scholarship from the National FFA Organization. Beneda plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

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Session I: ELLSWORTH June 11 - 14 June 18 - 21

Session II: WILSON ONLY June 25 - 29 for levels I, II, & III July 2 - 6 for levels IV, V, & VI

Session III: ELLSWORTH July 9 - 12 July 16 - 19

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News Ellsworth, Wilson plan reunions By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

Memorial Day weekend is a time for school reunions and Ellsworth and Wilson are no exception. Here are the schedules: LINDA MOWERY-DENNING/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

This house was remodeled by members of Wilson Economic Development.

Housing Continued from Page A1 sitting out here in the mornings with my coffee.” Like many rural communities, Wilson needs housing. City officials say they receive dozens of calls each year from people interested in moving here. But also like many rural communities, there is not one all- encompassing solution. Available homes in Wilson and other towns typically open one at a time, often after locals have used creativity, outside resources and hard work to make it happen. Wilson’s single story house stood vacant for several years before the economic development group purchased it from Wilson State Bank in a foreclosure proceeding. Workers hauled out pallets from the garage and other debris, filling eight to nine dumpsters with trash before remodeling started. “It just needed a lot of cleanup. The bedrooms were filled with

junk,” said Devin Weis of the Wilson Economic Development Corporation. He said the organization’s goal was to turn a negative into a positive. Board member Linda Bushnell and former board member Mark Swiderski did the bulk of the construction work. They gutted the bathroom, installed new carpet, painted walls and gradually turned an empty house into a home. Also attending the annual meeting was Debra Peters, business finance director for the Beloitbased North Central Regional Planning Commission. She helped the economic development group with financing by providing a $25,000 loan with a zero percent interest rate to purchase the property, which was sold for $34,000. The extra money went to purchase two additional lots and construction materials. What’s next for the organization? Bushnell said members already have started the search for another

house. They also are talking about being more aggressive in the marketing of the free building lots the city has available in the east part of town, near the Wilson Baptist Church. A first step will be to erect a sign at the development to promote the lots. Meanwhile, Whitmer looks forward to moving into the first economic development project with her son, Cordel, 16. She also has two grown children. The property adjoins her parents’ land and she will be able to have horses. “I think you’re getting a good property,” board member Larry Foster told Whitmer during the meeting. “I think she’s excited,” Bushnell said. “I am. I’m all packed up,” Whitmer responded. Peters said she was pleased with the outcome of the group’s effort. “We’re getting very close to the closing,” she said. “I’d saying closing means this has been a success.”

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

he Ellsworth County commissioners received more 2012-13 budget requests during their meeting Monday, as officials from the Wilson Senior Center met with them. The request was for $24,000 — up 41 percent ($7,000) from last year’s $17,000 request. Commissioner Terry Kueser said he and his fellow commissioners would give it serious consideration. He added the commissioners appreciate the work of the senior centers. Wilson Senior Center representatives Joyce Langhofer and Richard

Whitmer said the additional funds are needed because their building and equipment are getting old and in need of repair and replacement. In other business: • Deb Hyman was appointed a new member of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors, and Rich Booher was re-appointed to serve another term. • The land sale and deed to MGM LLC, a Kansas limited liability company purchasing a piece of county-owned property in relation to the KanEquip construction project, was approved. • Roger Masse, chief executive officer at Ellsworth County Medical Center, said officials from the Ellsworth

County Health Care Foundation have reviewed the rental agreement for the Century Building (the hospital’s administration building). He said ECMC board attorney Roger Peterson is in the process of reviewing the documentation for the 20-year lease. • Ellsworth County appraiser Carl Miller said he will submit a $21,417,540 valuation to Ellsworth County Clerk Jan Andrews regarding the Oneok plant near Bushton. This will mean an extra $145,000 in 2012 revenue for the county. Oneok has also agreed not to submit a payment under protest to the state. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the next

meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, at the county courthouse.

alumni weekend • Ellsworth High School alumni gather Saturday at the American Legion building.

Ellsworth • Wilson High The Ellsworth High School alumni School Alumni Banquet get together and Dance will be Saturday at the Saturday, May 26, at the St. Wenceslaus Ellsworth American Legion Catholic Parish Hall building. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with at Wilson. dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a dance at 9 p.m. “It is always nice to see the different classes come together for their class reunion,” said Julie Wright, a 1990 EHS graduate. “Of course, some classes tend to have a better showing than others.” Wright said the EHS classes honored this year are the Classes of 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012. She noted the best part of the banquet is the interesting responses some classes give. “Their sharing time is short and sweet, and the funnier the stories, the more those in attendance are entertained,” Wright said. Typically, the EHS reunion has around 300 in attendance. Wright said that is what she is expecting this year. KC’s Cafe is catering the event. Full Hand, a band from Salina, is slated to play at the banquet from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. Those who want to come to the banquet just for the dance can get in with a $5 fee. Wilson The Wilson High School Alumni Banquet will be conducted Saturday, May 26, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Parish Hall in Wilson. The social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Amy Branda, a 1974 graduate of Wilson High School. “The best part is seeing and visiting with people that you do not see very often.” The 25-year class, the Class of 1987 is hosting the event, which will honor the 50-year class, the Class of 1962. Also gathering this year are the 60, 55, 45 and 40-year classes. The menu prepared by the St. Wenceslaus Altar Society will feature smothered steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, cherry cheesecake, and rolls. “They always do an excellent job,” Branda said. Tommy Watt is providing the entertainment. Branda said she is expecting a larger turnout than last year.

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News

Hyman interviews for seat on hospital board

By Alan Rusch

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n interview with Deb Hyman of Ellsworth provided insights on her desire to serve as a director of the Ellsworth County Medical Center. Hyman, who has 31 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and nursing administrator, said she enjoyed serving on the hospital board for four years several years ago and would welcome the opportunity to serve again. As a board member, Hyman said her goals would be to improve patient care and satisfaction, represent both Ellsworth and Ellsworth County to meet the needs of citizens, insure the hospital has skilled physicians and providers for future generations, maintain a financially stable hospital during tough economic times, and working to make sure the board keeps a clear focus on the goals and initiatives it has established. “We think it’s real valuable to go to somebody who has had some experience,” said Commissioner Terry Kueser, who attended the board meeting with fellow commissioners Kermit Rush and Al Oller. If approved by commissioners, Hyman will succeed hospital board

Hyman

chairman Robert Hudson. Her term would begin July 1 and last until June

30, 2016. In other business: • The board approved a motion to give notice to Gilmore and Bell to proceed with the required legal notification to bond holders expressing ECMC’s intent to pay off the bond issue as part of the process of the county selling the hospital administration building to the Ellsworth County Healthcare Foundation. Roger Masse, the hospital’s chief executive officer, said the $900,000 revenue bond issue dates to 2005 when the former Century Building (now the hospital’s administration building) was purchased. In addition to purchasing the building, the funds were used to remodel a portion of the building into administration space for the hospital. The money also was used to remodel the former administration space inside ECMC into an outpatient area. Masse said if the bond issue isn’t paid off now, the hospital will have to continue paying that debt, along with rent to the healthcare foundation for the administration building. He said the foundation is in discussion with the

county and a local bank to finalize the transaction. The hospital’s attorney, Roger Peterson, is reviewing the draft lease agreement. • Masse said the budget process is proceeding, with more internal work to do. He said while the Supreme Court case remains pending on the constitutionality of the patient protection and affordable care act, most hospitals are budget planning for a 2 percent loss in Medicare income as of Jan. 1, 2013, as a result of automatic federal budget cuts. • Preston Sauers, the hospital’s chief financial officer, said the hospital had a loss from operations of $311,840 in April, with a bottom line loss after consideration of all other income of $283,892. Sauers said the reason for the downturn was partly because the admission of acute patients was down 50 percent from the prior month. Another reason for the downturn was because Medicare has reduced the Rural Health Clinic’s reimbursement rate by 50 percent for a period of four months to collect back overpayments. That collection will continue through July. “We will continue to see a decrease in revenue because of that reduction,” he said. • Shamarie Farthing, the hospital’s director of risk, safety, and quality,

gave an update to the board. “Right now, all employees and the director are in the process of implementing our tasks and quality improvement projects into the system,” she said. Farthing said the plan is to have all data entered into the quality improvement report, have employees trained, and start holding them accountable July 1. She said the hospital lab underwent an inspection by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in April and passed with no deficiencies. “I’m very proud of them,” Farthing said. “They did an awesome job.” • The following medical staff reappointments were approved by the board: Shawn McGowan, active physician assistant, allied health; John Rickhof, consulting, radiology; Richard Johnson, consulting, radiology; Arnold Cabrera, consulting, radiology; William Allen, consulting, radiology; Richard Vopat, consulting, cardiology; Julie Moore, consulting, pathology. • The board appointed Dr. Michael Hagley as a consulting physician in cardiology. The next meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in the hospital conference room.

Patient-centered care, student updates given By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

ina Davis, director of the Rural Health Clinic, gave an update on the hospital’s Patient Centered Medical Home program during the May 16 meeting of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors. Davis said the hospital has purchased Zynxs templates, which will help hospital staff with disease management and well visits with patients. “What is significant about Zynxs is it types quality measures that Shamarie has to monitor and report, into our electronic health record,” Davis said. “We can set our goals, the bench marks are already in there, so it’s a winwin for us as an organization, but also for our patients to make sure we are providing that quality of care to those patients.” Davis said the hospital has also purchased i-Tablets to enter patient intake data such as blood pressure and body mass index. “They are actually faster than our personal computers,” she said. “The nurses are able to take those into the exam room and input the data. The patients have been very receptive to the new approach and documentation.” Davis also said follow-up blood draws for sugar and cholesterol levels were recently given to students at Kanopolis Middle School as part of a continuing outreach program promoting good health among students. In the original testing, which took place in February, 11 out of the 26 students (42 percent) participated. Seven of the 26 students (27 percent) had fasting blood levels above 100, which endocrinologists suggest insulin screening take place for pre-diabetes. Four of the 26 students (15 percent) had fasting cholesterol levels above 170. A fasting cholesterol level between 179 and 199 is considered borderline high. Three of the 26 students (11.50 percent) had a body mass index indicating they were overweight. One of the 26 students had a BMI indicated obesity. During the second round of testing at KMS, Davis said only 18 of the same students who participated in the original testing did so again. “Out of the 18 kids, eight of them tested high with elevated sugar or cholesterol,” Davis said. “Two of them had fasting blood sugars above 18 percent, and three of them tested as diabetics.” The second round of testing also showed a reduction in overweight kids, from three to one. “We still had one child who registered as obese,” Davis said. Davis said she hopes to have more programs in the community to test and establish baselines. “We really think that’s key in keeping Ellsworth County healthy,” she said.

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Memorial Day ceremonies planned By ALAN RUSCH Ellsworth County I-R

llsworth County residents will pause to remember those who fought and died in defense of the United States, during Memorial Day ceremonies Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28. Memorial Day ceremonies will be conducted at the following locations: • Ellsworth — From 6 to 6:30 a.m., members of Paul L. Aylward American Legion Post 174 and Ellsworth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6485 will raise the avenue of flags at the east and west cemeteries in Ellsworth, along Douglas Avenue, at the Good Samaritan Cemetery, St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery and Carnerio Cemetery. At 8 a.m., Judge Ron Svaty will speak at a ceremony conducted by the American Legion and VFW at East Cemetery. At 9 a.m., Judge Svaty will speak at a ceremony conducted at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. At 10 a.m., a parade begins with a memorial service at the Ellsworth Veterans Memorial

located at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. Participating will be members of the American Legion and VFW, their auxiliaries, distinguished guests, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire USA. At 10:15 a.m., American Legion and VFW members will conduct a memorial service at the Smoky Hill River bridge on Douglas Avenue. Flowers will be provided by the Boy Scouts. At 10:30 a.m., Judge Svaty will speak at a ceremony conducted by American Legion and VFW members at the West Cemetery. At 11:30 a.m., Judge Svaty will speak at a ceremony conducted by American Legion and VFW members at Carnerio Cemetery. At 1 p.m., lunch will be served by the ladies auxiliary at the Ellsworth American Legion. At 4:30 p.m., American Legion and VFW members will lower the flags. Also at 4:30 p.m., a flag disposal ceremony will be conducted at the West Cemetery in Ellsworth to dispose of unserviceable

flags damaged in the May 4 fire at the Ellsworth VFW. The public is invited to attend. • Kanopolis — At 10 a.m., members of the Harvey Merrill American Legion Post 329 will conduct a memorial service at Kanopolis Cemetery. The speaker will be the Rev. Steve Holmes of the Kanopolis Methodist Church. At 11 a.m., legion members will have a service at Buckeye Cemetery. At 11:30 a.m., a brief ceremony will be conducted at the Grubb Bridge. • Wilson — At 9:30 a.m., members of the Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post 262 will lay a wreath at the veterans monument in Legion Park. At 9:45 a.m., legion members will lay a wreath at the command post, and Pastor Joe DiVietro will offer a prayer. Members will march from the Avenue of Flags to Wilson City Cemetery. At 10 a.m., Pastor DiVietro will give the prayer and Magdalene Slaven will sing the

National Anthem at the cemetery. After a reading of General Logan’s Order No. 11 by Bob Malir Jr. Dr. Eugene Jaris of Ellsworth will read the roll call. Wallace Weber, Post 262 commander, will introduce the ceremony speaker, Wayne McReynolds of Great Bend, past state commander of the Kansas American Legion. At the conclusion of McReynold’s speech, Denise Slaven will sing “God Bless America.” Pastor DiVietro will then give the closing prayer, and American Legion members will fire a volley salute. Andrea Mattas will then play taps. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be served at the American Legion post home in Wilson. The public is invited to attend. • Holyrood — At 7 p.m. Sunday, members of the Lloyd J, Schroeder American Legion Post 200 in Holyrood will conduct a ceremony at Lorraine Cemetery. At 9 a.m. Monday, legionnaires will conduct a service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Cemetery.

At 9:30 a.m., legionnaires will conduct a service at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. At 11 a.m. Monday, a Memorial Day ceremony at Palacky Cemetery will take place. Pastor Billy Kryger of the Smoky Hill Baptist Church in Ellsworth will be the speaker. This program is organized by members of the Holyrood American Legion. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be served at the American Legion post home in Holyrood. The public is invited to attend. • Dorrance — At 9:40 a.m. Monday, members of the Dorrance American Legion Post 334, Dorrance American Legion Auxiliary Unit 334 and Dorrance Sons of the American Legion Squadron 334 will parade from Main Street to Dorrance City Cemetery, where they will conduct a Memorial Day observance. Sister Diane Wagner of the First Lutheran Church will give the invocation, followed by Mary Ann (Herber) Steinle singing the National Anthem. After the community recites the Pledge of

Allegiance, Dorrance Mayor Bob Boatright will introduce the speaker, Max O. Heim of Hays, superintendent of schools, and professor of educational leadership. At the conclusion of Heim’s speech, Gerald Staudinger will read the Roll of Honor, and members of the Dorrance American Legion Auxiliary Unit 334 will honor the dead. The American Legion rifle squad under the direction of Edward Heffel, sergeant-at-arms, will fire the volley. Michael Anschutz will play taps, and Steinle will sing Amazing Grace. Sister Wagner will give the benediction. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be conducted in the Dorrance Community Auditorium. At noon, an open house and potluck meal will be served at the Dorrance American Legion post home. • Claflin — At 10:30 a.m. Monday, members of the Ralph B. Praeger VFW Post 8668 and the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a Memorial Day service at Pleasant View Cemetery in Claflin.

Ellsworth VFW seeks hospital equipment, flag info Memorial Day flag disposal ceremony set

"The community has always been great about providing us stuff." Len Haverkamp

Ellsworth VFW member

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

he Ellsworth VFW is in need of hospital equipment to replace that which was destroyed in an early morning fire May 4, along with the century-old building used as the Ellsworth VFW post home. According to Ellsworth VFW member Len Haverkamp, any donations of hospital equipment would be greatly appreciated. “The community has always been very good about providing us stuff,” he said. “Some of the things we did lose in the fire are crutches, stool risers, shower stools and that sort of thing.” Haverkamp said the post still has plenty of walkers and wheelchairs. “The Ellsworth Correctional Facility has been kind enough to take those items and clean them up for us, so

we should be in pretty good shape there,” Haverkamp added. The VFW has been loaning hospital equipment to those in the community needing it for many years. “We think it’s a great service for our community,” Haverkamp said. To donate hospital equipment, call Haverkamp at (785) 472-5682, or any Ellsworth VFW member. Haverkamp said the Ellsworth American Legion has offered the VFW the use of its building on Kansas Highway 140 until the VFW decides what it is going to do. He also said the VFW is going to have bingo at the Ellsworth American Legion Mondays starting at 7 p.m. Ellsworth VFW member Doug Stefek said

between 75 to 80 burial flags which were donated to the Ellsworth VFW Post by family and friends were also destroyed in the fire, as well as the list of names. Those who donated a burial flag in honor of their deceased veteran are asked to call Stefek at (785) 531-5682, or e-mail him at dougstefek@yahoo.com, with the name of the deceased veteran. Stefek said while the post will never be able to replace the original flags, the Ellsworth VFW is in the process of creating a memorial site in which the remainder of these burial flags will be retired and buried. A flag disposal ceremony will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 28, at the West Cemetery in Ellsworth. The public is invited to attend.

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Crews demolish the remains of the Ellsworth VFW building May 15. The building was destroyed May 4, during an early morning fire.

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MAY 16-22 ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, WE’LL BE THERE.

The Ellsworth County EMS would like to thank Ellsworth County citizens for all their support. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. EMRs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. EMRs perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. Educational requirements: Successful completion of a state approved Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The EMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Educational requirements: Successful completion of a state approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. AEMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMTs perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The AEMT is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Educational Requirements: Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and successful completion of a state approved Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course.

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The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. Educational Requirements: Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and successful completion of a state approved Paramedic education program.* *Beginning January 1, 2013 new enrollees in Paramedic programs who will be seeking NREMT’s National EMS Certification at the Paramedic level must have successfully completed education from an accredited program or one that is seeking accredidation sponsored by the Commission on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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Sports

‘Cats are 2A golf champs

BY Mark mccoy

Ellsworth County I-R

ENECA — The Ellsworth Bearcat golf team won the state 2A Golf Tournament Monday in Seneca. Last season, the Bearcats were burning up the links and winning plenty of tournaments both individually and as a team, but fell short of their goal to win the tournament. Two golfers from the 2011 team, Jacob Froese and Clint Glaser, opted to play baseball this season instead of golf. This season, the Bearcats struggled at times, always placing well, but rarely winning a tournament. The key to the ‘Cats success on the links at the state tournament was constant improvement during the season. The ‘Cats won the team competition with a total of 322 strokes, four strokes under second place Wakeeney-Trego. In team competition, the top four individual scores are added together to determine the team score. Six golfers compete on a team. The ‘Cats had a five-stroke lead after the end of nine holes of play. Mark Cunningham II placed second in the overall competition of 92 golfers on a perfect spring day for golf. He shot a 71, just one stroke over the winner Kade Brown of Oberlin-Dectaur, who won the first place medal with a score of 70. Cunningham is a great golfer who takes his game seriously and is a fierce competitor. The only underclassman on the team of seniors, Matthew Keener, improved all season and placed 11th with a score of 78. Keener is a sophomore at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School. Garrett Bland shot an 82 for the day, winning 19th place. At the state tournament, medals are awarded for the top 20 finishers. It was senior McGregor Jones’ play on the back nine that was a huge boost for the ‘Cats. “Jones shot a 49 on the front nine and then had a great score on the back nine, shooting a 42,” said coach Kevin Haxton. “His play on the back nine gave us the four-stroke advantage to win the team competition.” Tyler Goding might be the most overall improved player on the team. Last year Goding struggled to break under 100 strokes in a game, but this year he seemed to consistently beat that mark with his scores hovering in the mid-90s. Goding shot a 97 for the day, placing 66th.

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The 2A Champion Bearcat golf team posing with their trophy Monday at Seneca. From left are Garrett Bland, McGregor Jones, Mark Cunningham II, Ryan Canaan, Matthew Keener, Tyler Goding and coach Kevin Haxton.

Ryan Canaan made the varsity team late in the season, replacing a member of the team that was disciplined for breaking training rules. Canaan shot a 130 and placed 92nd in the tournament. The Bearcats returned to Ellsworth with a fire truck escort, a short parade down Douglas Street and were honored with a pep assembly at EJSHS at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. It was the first Bearcat championship since the ‘Cats won the 3A cross country title in 2004. “It was really rough on the front,” Jones said. “But I heard that Tyler (Goding) shot a 45 so then I felt loose and calm. That really helped and I came back with a 42 on the back nine. It felt good. We were standing there adding up scores for probably 30 minutes. We couldn’t believe it, it felt so good.” Jones plans to attend Oklahoma State University as a pre-veterinarian major in the fall. “It was a great way to wrap up a senior year,” said Bland. Bland won the state sand green title in 2010 before transferring to Ellsworth. He plans to attend Barton Community College as a part of the BCC golf team. “As always, I’d rather have the first place,” Cunningham said about his second place finish. “I lost to a good kid, he was really nice. “But I battled. I didn’t strike my irons real well and didn’t hit any greens on par

threes, but I got up and down when I had to. I thought that I finished well, my back nine was a lot better than my front nine. I hit the driver really well and putted really well. “I’m very proud of my team. All these guys really worked hard this year and I’m proud to share the state title with them.” Haxton was ecstatic. “A chance to celebrate a state championship is beyond words,” he said. “It’s all the hard work and extra time that they put in on the range or taking care of all the things that they need to take care of in the classroom. It was a really good group of kids from top to bottom. “For the five seniors that I had on this varsity squad — what a way to go out. I told them that this is something that nobody will ever be able to take away from you. When you are a state champ, you are a state champ. It was a great accomplishment.” Haxton said the future would be slim next year, as the Bearcats would not have enough numbers to compete as a team at the varsity level. He hopes that the championship will spark some interest in the sport and get athletes to join the team. “I just hope that bringing home a state championship to Ellsworth High School ignites the whole student body,” he said. “Whether it be sports or academics. Let’s go for super-excellence. This shouldn’t be a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Let’s go capture a lot of these.”

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Coach Kevin Haxton addresses the Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School assembly Tuesday afternoon at the rally to celebrate the 2A golf championship win.

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Above, Garrett Bland celebrates a good putt Monday at the 2A state tournament in Seneca. Below, Cunningham makes a chip shot.

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Left, McGregor Jones looks for a ball in the rough Monday at the state tournament in Seneca. Tyler Goding hits a ball out of the rough and onto the fairway.

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Lady Oiler Lindsay Woodmansee passes Lincoln’s Jenna Farris to take second in the 800 meter run Friday in Smith Center.

Seven Oilers girls will compete at state track meet in Wichita

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Riley Zamrzla placed third Friday at the Smith Center 2A regional track meet in Smith Center, winning a berth at the state track meet in Wichita.

Bearcats send four boys to state meet BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

SMITH CENTER — Ellsworth’s Trevor Miley won both the shot put and discus events at the 2A Smith Center Regional track meet Friday to qualify for a return to the 6A-5A-4A3A-2A-1A State Track Meet May 25 and 26 at Wichita State University in Wichita. Miley had a toss of 52’ 6.5” in the shot put event and a throw of 157’ 7” in the discus on a hot and windy day in Smith Center. But Miley wasn’t the only Bearcat to take home first place medals from the meet. Track star Jack Nuss won the boys’ high jump with a leap of 6’ 2” and won the 400 meter dash with a time of 51.10. Riley Zamrzla also qualified for the state meet in the 3200 meter run, placing third with a time of 11:02.87. Ben Murrell, a heavy favorite in the javelin event, was sitting in 15th place

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SMITH CENTER — The Central Plains Oilers girls’ track team had a good day at the 2A Smith Center regional track meet with seven girls and the 4X100 relay team qualifying for the 6A-5A-4A-3A-2A-1A State Track meet Friday in Wichita. The 4X100 relay team has been fast all season, anchored by the Oilers’ track star Lindsay Woodmansee. Speedsters Tarilynn Hickel, Julie Demel and Sydney Rugan turned in a time of 51.93 at the meet to win the event. Woodmansee placed second in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:26.97 to qualify for the state race. Maddy Demel placed second in the discus with a throw of 130’ 8”. Julie Demel placed third in the triple jump with a leap of 33’ 2.5” and Breanna Holmes placed fourth with a jump of 33’ 1.75”. Miranda Burton placed third in the javelin with a toss of 120’ 8”. The Oilers placed sixth at the meet with a total of 46 points. Central Plains boys’ team did not fare as well, placing 15th out of 15 teams at the regional meet with a total of 5.4 points. The Oilers did not qual-

until his final throw of the day measured 171’ 10” — good enough for third place and a trip to Wichita. It will be the second showing at the state meet for both Murrell and Miley and the first for Nuss and Zamrzla. Ellsworth had a good team score at the meet, placing fourth with a total of 55 points out of 15 teams. On the girls’ side, Hayden Penner placed fifth in the pole vault with a leap of 8’6” for the best score of the day. The Ellsworth girls placed 14th at the meet. Results of the Smith Center 2A Regional Track meet: Boys — 100 meter dash: Nuss, 11:48, sixth. Triple jump: Noah Trapp, 37’ 1.5”. Pole vault: Tristan Ptacek, 11’; Grant Glaser, NH. Discus: Trapp, 119’ 10”. Javelin: Miley, 165’ 6”, fifth. Girls — 100 meter dash: Macie Rohr, 13:97. 800 meter run: Connor Davis, 2:41.16. Pole vault: Aubrey Hawks, 7’ 6”. Discus: Shannon Keith, 91’ 2”. Javelin: Davis, 114’ 4”, sixth; Keith, 94’ 1”.

ify anyone on the boys’ side for the state meet. The girls will compete at the 6A-5A-4A-3A-2A-1A State Track meet Friday at Wichita State University in Wichita. Results for the 2A Smith Center regional track meet: Boys — 100 meter dash: Austin Schepmann, 11:91. 200 meter dash: Schepmann, 25:57. 800 meter run: Tanner Dahlke, 2:08.07, fifth; Joe Barton, 2:12.77. 1600 meter run: Dahlke, 5:26.61. 4X100 meter relay: Schepmann, Pete Krier, Brian Miller and Chris Woolf, 47:79. 4X400 meter relay: Joe Barton, C. Woolf, Tanner Woolf and Dahlke, DQ. High jump: Barton, 5’ 6”. Shot: Will Radenberg, 35’ 5”; T. Woolf, ND. Discus: T. Woolf, ND. Javelin: Kyler Schloctermeier, 141’ 4”. Girls — 100 meter dash: Hickel, 13:36, sixth. 200 meter dash: J. Demel, 28:08, fifth. 300 meter hurdles: Faith Orth, 58:91. 4X400 meter relay: J. Demel, Katie Hipp, Julee McAtee and Woodmansee, 4:33.23. High jump: B. Holmes, 4’ 6”. Long jump: Woodmansee, 14’ 10”; Kendra Oberle, 13’ 0.75”. Shot: M. Demel, 33’ 5”. Discus: Alicia Grover, 88’ 10”. Javelin: Amanda Lewis, 92’ 3”; Carly Hoffman, 79’ 8”.

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Left, Wilson’s Jake Stoppel qualified for the state track meet on his first jump of 20’ 4”. Emily Benada competes in her final event as a Lady Dragon.

Stoppel qualifies in four events for state meet BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

HAYS — Wilson Dragon Jake Stoppel placed second Friday in the 100 meter dash at the 1A Regional track meet in Hays, qualifying for the state track meet with a time of 11:18 and adding the Wilson 100 meter dash record to his list of accomplishments with a time of 11:12 in the preliminary heats. Friday dawned with a fiery red sun and by noon, the infamous Kansas wind was a blast furnace clocked at speeds of 45 miles per hour as the teams competed at the Fort Hays State University Venue. The mercury was above 90 degrees in the shade and it was about 15 degrees hotter on the track as the athletes vied for the right to compete at the May 25-26 State Track Meet in Wichita. In fact, the wind was so harsh that the short dashes and hurdles were run on the east side of the track as opposed to the west side, which is usually the norm for the meet. The Wilson boys placed 10th out of 22 teams at the meet. Stoppel had a good day at the meet, qualifying for all

four events that he entered and was the only Dragon to qualify for the state track meet. He jumped 20’ 4” to place fourth in the long jump. In the 200 meter dash, Stoppel turned in a time of 23:13 for fourth place and in the 400 meter dash he had a time of 53:13 to take a fourth place medal. On the girls’ side, it was a rough day for hurdler Antjelica Pfannenstiel, who was also favored to make it to the state meet. Pfannenstiel qualified for the finals in the 100 meter event but hit some hurdles in the finals, slowing her down to a time of 17:51 for fifth place. “I’ve got to loosen up, I’m pretty nervous,” she said prior to the 300 meter hurdle event. Pfannenstiel knocked down a couple of hurdles in the race and placed seventh with a time of 53:27. Pfannenstiel is a dedicated hurdler and had a good overall season, winning and placing second in a lot of meets. She is a determined athlete and will bear watching in the 2013 season. Also placing fifth, just out of qualifying for the state meet was Shania Steinike in the triple jump with a leap of 33’6”. Like Pfannenstiel, Steinike is also a

determined athlete and her scores increased all season. Wilson placed 20th out of 22 teams at the meet. It was the final athletic event for senior Lady Dragon Emily Beneda, an all-around athlete that excelled in both volleyball and basketball. Track was never Beneda’s long suit, but she competed with the heart of a Dragon. Beneda plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall. Stoppel will represent Wilson Friday and Saturday at the 6A-5A-4A-3A-2A-1A State Track Meet at Wichita State University in Wichita. Results of the 1A Hays Regional Track meet: Boys — 200 meter dash: Mike Pfannenstiel, 24.43. 800 meter run: Kevin Johnston, 2:36.51. 1600 meter run: Cole Zelenka, 5:32.67; Johnathan Steinike, 5:57.35. 3200 meter run: Creighton Reeves, 12:00. Triple jump: Matt Pfannenstiel, 34’ 11”. Girls — 800 meter run: Beneda, 2:55.56. 4X100 meter relay: Pfannenstiel, Karlie Steinle, Beneda and Steinike, 4:44.87. High jump: Steinle, 4’ 6”. Long jump: McKenzie Thrasher, 14’ 0.25”. Triple jump: Thrasher, 29’ 4.75”.

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Lady ‘Cats fall to Canton-Galva BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

ROOKVILLE — The Lady Eagles of Canton-Galva ended the Lady ‘Cats dreams of a state berth May 15, defeating Ellsworth by a score of 4-1 in a girls’ softball game played in the 2A-1A Ell-Saline regional softball tournament in Brookville. The venue was not what one would expect for a regional tournament. The sun beat down on the shadeless bleachers and the fans with a vengeance, the rest room facilities were unusable and the grass in the outfield was sparse and poorly maintained. Not only was the sun directly in the eyes of the fans, but it also was a detriment to the umpires as they tried to call close plays. Parking was a problem and a lot of fans had to walk two or more blocks to the ball diamond. However, the competition was excellent at the tournament, which included Ellsworth, Ell-Saline, Canton-Galva, Sterling and Inman. Only Inman did not have a winning record and Sterling (10-10) had a seventh inning rally that almost upset top-seeded (19-1) Ell-Saline in the first game of the tournament. The Lady Cardinals of Ell-Saline — who have terrorized 2A girls’ sports this season — won the tournament and will play in the state tournament in Emporia May 24-26. The Lady Cardinals’ strength lies not only with quality athletes, but an excellent training program. They were easily the team in the best physical condition at the tournament. The Lady Eagles were the visiting team and scored a run on a fielding error in the top of the first inning and held the Lady ‘Cats scoreless in the bottom of the inning. Good fielding by the Lady ‘Cats supported pitcher Brenn Craven’s efforts and the girls shut down Canton-Galva’s scoring threat in the top of the second. The Lady ‘Cats hit the ball to the pitcher in the bottom of the inning and never made it to first base. The Lady Eagles earned a run in the top of the third to make the score 2-0. The bottom of the inning was a replay of the second inning as the Lady ‘Cats continued to hit ground balls to the infielders and didn’t make first base. It was in the top of the fourth inning when Ellsworth lost its jitters, settled down and played Lady Bearcat softball. The Lady Eagles hit groundballs to Ellsworth’s infielders who dispatched them with ease. Fly balls were the bane of the Lady ‘Cats in the bottom of the fourth inning as once again Ellsworth did not get on first base. Canton-Galva made a double base hit and yet another Lady ‘Cat fielding error allowed a run on the following play in the top of the fifth inning. Ellsworth’s shortstop Randi Panzer made a breathtaking snag to halt the Lady Eagle offense. Halle Connally made a single base hit and got to second base, but a strikeout and two successive hits to the Lady Eagles infield left her on the bag as the inning ended. Canton-Galva hit two successive balls to Cravens who threw the runners out in the top of the sixth inning and another Panzer play at shortstop gave the Lady ‘Cats a chance to bat in the bottom of the inning. Senior center fielder Amie Maze belted a triplebase hit in the bottom of the sixth and scored on a Panzer sacrificial fly ball to make the score 4-1. However, the Lady ‘Cats continued to hit the ball to the Lady Eagles’ infield to end the inning. Canton-Galva scored its last run in the top of the seventh inning. Cravens grounded out to third and Connally grounded out to the pitcher before Whitney Williams made it to first base on a singlebase hit. Maycee Jones grounded out to the pitcher, ending the game and the season for the Lady ‘Cats. Ellsworth ended the season with a 16-7 record — its best since the Lady ‘Cats began to play softball in 2006. “I think that the season was remarkable,” said Maze. “I will never forget that in my senior year, just how good we became to be. It kind of stinks that we didn’t make it to state, but I’m coming back next year to watch them make it. “We had a pretty good season and I want to thank the girls tremendously for all the effort that they put into it.” Maze was the only senior on the talent-laden Lady ‘Cat softball club this season, so the Lady ‘Cats are looking forward to next season with anticipation. Another major facet of the Lady ‘Cat success this season was the support of the Bearcat Backers, who did an excellent job of supporting the girls, again perhaps the best that has been observed since 2006.

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Above, center fielder Amie Maze catches a fly ball in the May 14 loss to Canton-Galva at the 2A regional softball tournament in Brookville. Below, shortstop Randi Panzer fields a ground ball as second baseman Maycee Jones moves in to assist.

er by a score of 4-0 and the nightcap by a score of 10-2. The Lady Knights took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning and added two runs in the top of the fifth for a 3-0 score. Sacred Heart scored a run in the top of the seventh inning for the win. The Lady ‘Cats did a decent job of hitting, but left a lot of players standing on the infield as they couldn’t get across home plate for a score. Sacred Heart scored two runs in the top of the

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first inning in the nightcap and Panzer made it home for Ellsworth on a Lainey Dunn triple-base hit. The Lady Knights added a run in the top of the third inning to make it a 3-1 ball game. But the top of the fourth inning was a disaster for the Lady ‘Cats as Sacred Heart knocked in six runs to take a 10-1 lead. The Lady ‘Cats defense stiffened in the following innings, but their bats were cold and Cravens scored Ellsworth’s final run by stealing home plate.

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

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

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

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First Lutheran – ELCA Diane Wagner, AIM 417 Coleman, (785) 658-2252 Sunday service: 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Fr. Jarett Konrade 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: 10:50 a.m. Sunday evening service: 6 p.m. Wednesday service: 7 p.m. Holy Apostles Episcopal Phyllis Flory, pastor 103 W. Fourth, (785) 493-2760 Sunday service: 9 a.m.

Sr. Warden, (785) 658-3571 First Presbyterian Amy Jo Hawley, interim pastor 405 N. Lincoln, (785) 472-5557 Sunday school: 9:15 a.m. Sunday service:10:30 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran LC – MS Dennis Dufon, pastor Church: (785) 472-4045 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m. SS following service TV ministry: Sun. 3 p.m. and Thurs. 6 p.m. St. Bernard’s Catholic Fr. Steve Heina 10th and Kansas (785)4723136 Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran LC – MS Philip Hoppe, pastor (785) 472-3712 Sunday service: 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible class: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school: 9:00 a.m. Smoky Hill Baptist Billy Kryger, pastor (785)472-5587 1007 Evans Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Afternoon service: 1:30 United Methodist Bethann Black, pastor (785)472-3870 322 N. Douglas Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Sunday service: 10:45 a.m. Youth group: Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. TV ministry: Sunday 10:30 & 12:45 a.m. www.ellsworthumc.com

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

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

Concord Street Sunday Mass: 8 a.m.

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

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

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Excelsior Lutheran – ELCA Pastor Ron MacLennan and Marcia MacLennan Contact Minister - Diane Wagner (785) 658-2252 Nine miles NE of Wilson off I-70 Sunday service: 8:30 a.m. First Baptist Joe DiVietro, pastor Brett Denham, asst. pastor Old Highway 40, (785) 6582499 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 Kris Bair, pastor 319 24th St. or 2424 Ave. F Church: (785) 658-2191 Worship and SS alternating monthly between churches Joint SS: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Joint Sunday service: 10 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran – ELCA Jim Wagner, pastor 2819 Ave. F Church: (785) 658-2252 Saturday service: 5:30 p.m. Sunday service: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

spend a lot of time these days in my garden. My Westies and I find the place endlessly entertaining. They search for toads, lizards or earthworms as I weed, water and wonder about whether this garden will produce food for our table. Invariably as I putter around, my mind wanders back to the tables of my younger days. Food played the central role in our home and in our social life. We gathered around the table when an unexpected guest appeared at our homes. Family celebrations included anyone who appeared; the more the merrier. We would laugh, talk, and share oft repeated stories which served to unite us closer because of our corporate memories of the time or of the teller. Food united us when we mourned. Food came from everywhere, tables laden with comfort food ... food grown from ground our families had farmed for many generations. It was familiar. We knew the smell, the feel and the taste of this food. It had fed and sustained us. Food from these places and in these hands had healing power for our hunger and our hearts. I did not grow up worshipping in the tradition in which I now serve. However, I have a vivid and precious memory of my first communion in this tradition. I remember kneeling at that altar rail. I held out my hands to the priest, he placed the wafer in my hands and said to me, “This is the Body of Christ; the Bread of Heaven”. I placed that wafer in my mouth and it was deeply “familiar” to me. In my heart I “knew” this food. Jesus Christ was indeed made known to me “in the breaking of the bread”, as He had made himself known to his disciples all those years ago. Readers of the column know that

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one of my youngest parishioners, Kaylynne, speaks with wisdom beyond her years. I will always remember her words as I handed her a smaller piece of “the Body of Christ” rather than a larger wafer. She said, “ Why do you make Him so small?”. Her words to me continue to be the touchstone for my ministry. Jesus told us that if we loved Him, we should “feed his sheep”. If we make the effort, He will make himself known to us and to them “in the breaking of the bread”, not just in Holy Communion, but in things ordinary and familiar. For the next year or so I will be away learning more about feeding sheep and being fed. I humbly ask for your prayers and be assured you will be in my prayers.

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 Phyllis Flory, pastor of the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Ellsworth.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.”

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You are my God, and I “The right hand of the LORD give thanks to you; O my God, I extol you. is exalted; the right hand

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(Note: Traffic cases resolved between May 9, 2012 to May 16, 2012. (Fines include a $98 docket fee.) JUDGMENT ON PLEA OF GUILTY – Coleman M. Allen, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first conviction. He has not been sentenced yet. Steven A. Balla, improper safety belt or shoulder harness, $158. Shelby R. Coleman, failure to wear a seat belt, $60. Edward L Donaldson, speeding, $260; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, $45. Robert D. Emmons, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Leland D. Feutral, motor carrier regulations on persons and property, $213. William J. Fink, speeding, $143. Clinton S. Fletcher, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Selvin M. GonzalezBalcarcel, speeding, $149. Tracy Harmon, speeding, $212. Roc A. Harrington, speeding, $202. Andrew C. Harris, speeding, $260. Richard H. Hayes, speeding, $236. Brian M. Heck, speeding, $191. Michael G. Heidrick, improper backing, $188. Shad R. Katzenmeier, speeding, $248. Daniel Dean Knox, motor carrier regulations on persons and property, $198. Jessica Dawn Lehmkuhl, child passenger safety, restraining sys-

tems and seat belts, $158. Chandler Scott Loomis, speeding, $257. Martin J. Mader, speeding, $197. Stevens C. Mays, vehicles, unlawful acts, registration, $173; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required, $345. Cody T. McPherson, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Chad Tyler Mills, following another vehicle too closely, $329. Jason R. Parker, speeding, $143; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required, $300. Mitchell Timothy Rupp, speeding, $260. Callum Geoffrey Shayer-Mcleod, speeding, $179. Gary L. Slocum, improper driving on landed roadway, $158. Ronald M. Thomas, speeding, $284. Elizabeth Alexandrea Trout, improper U-turn, $248. Milton J. Vaughn, speeding, $200. Jesse Elijah Williams, failure to wear a seat belt, $60. Christopher Wills, speeding, $173. Robert P. Ziriak, speeding, $149. DISPOSED DUE TO FAILURE TO APPEAR — Kim Marie Alexander, speeding; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required. Derwin S. Amboree Jr., speeding; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required. Loren J. Baker, improper driving on laned roadway. Gary W. Bumgardner, speeding. Charlene A. Burman,

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failure to wear a seat belt. David Leon Dalme, failure to wear a seat belt; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required. Jessica Sue Hall, failure to wear a seat belt. Bobby Duane Homeier, failure to wear a seat belt. Cole L. Hoskinson, vehicles, unlawful acts, registration. Emily K. Hysong, failure to wear a seat belt. Bryan N. Jones, speeding. Jason Alonzo Livingston, speeding. John David Miller, driving while license was cancelled/suspended/ revoked. Jacob Murphy, speeding; vehicles, liability insurance coverage required. Matthew S. Ortega, speeding. Victor P. Polezhaev, improper driving on laned roadway; vehicles, unlawful acts, registration. Randall A. Rickman, speeding. John Jay Stephens, motor carrier regulations on persons and property; motor carrier regulations on persons and property.

District Court

MARRIAGE LICENSE — Machelle Connally, Ellsworth, and Randall Dale Van Trump, Grain Valley, Mo. GIVING A WORTHLESS CHECK – State of Kansas vs. Paul Higle, giving a worthless check (two counts). Higle pleaded guilty to both charges. He was ordered to pay a $160 docket fee, a $45 booking fee, a $60 county attorney bad check administration fee, and $152.70 restitution to

Ampride. GIVING A WORTHLESS CHECK — State of Kansas vs. Paul Higle, giving a worthless check. Higle pleaded guilty. He was ordered to pay a $160 docket fee, a $45 booking fee, a $30 county attorney bad check administration fee, and $110 restitution to Gene’s Heartland Foods.

Sheriff Department

NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS — At 9:20 p.m. May 19, Dane Kohrs, 32, Geneseo, was driving west on Avenue V in a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Approximately one-half mile east of Fifth Road, a deer ran out of the ditch and hit the front of the Kohrs car. Damage was over $1,000. No injuries were reported. At 5:46 a.m. May 20, Kenneth Cole, 19, Salina, was driving west on K-140 Highway in a 1997 Honda Civic. At milepost 12.7, the passengers’ side wheels of the Civic dropped onto the gravel shoulder. Cole lost control, and the car hit a culvert. Damage was over $1,000. No injuries were reported. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — On May 17, Kimberly Kratzer was the victim of criminal damage to property at 1914 Avenue T in Trivoli Township. Taken were two no trespassing signs valued at $10.

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Ronald and Damaris Schepmann releases and quit claims to Haver Investment LLC the northwest quarter of Section 20-17-10 in Ellsworth County, Kan. The Bank of Tescott con-

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veys and warrants to Jason S. Smith a fractional part of Lot 5 in Block 11 in the City of Wilson, and all of Lot 8 and Lot 9 in Block 8 in Walmer’s Addition to the City of Wilson. Loren Orth conveys and warrants to Quivira Property Services Inc. a rectangular tract in the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 34-17-10 in Ellsworth County, Kan. Elizabeth and Jerry McLain and George and Diane Tompkins and Judith Sherman convey and warrant to Michael and Angela Homeier a fractional part of Block 10 in Minnick’s Addition to the City of Ellsworth, and the south half of the vacated 10th Street in the City of Ellsworth bordering the above property. Angela Homeier conveys and warrants to Tanya Witter a fractional part of Block 10 in Minnick’s Addition to the City of Ellsworth, and the south half of the vacated 10th Street in the City of Ellsworth bordering the above property. Wilson Economic Development Corporation Inc. conveys and warrants to Rebecca Whitmer Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 all in Block 4 in Walmer’s Addition to the City of Wilson. First Bank Kansas conveys and warrants to Richard D. Connally II all of Lots 14 and 15 and

part of Lot 16 in Block 33 in the City of Ellsworth. The Blanche J. Kepka Trust conveys to Gary E. Kepka and Karen S. Boyd an undivided two-thirds interest in and to the east half of the southwest quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 18-14-8 in Ellsworth County, Kan., and Lot 7 in Block 6 in Baker’s Addition to the City of Ellsworth. Karen Sue Boyd and Gary E. Kepka convey and warrant to BK Heritage LLC an undivided two-thirds interest in and to the east half of the southwest quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 18-14-8 in Ellsworth County, Kan. Jellison-Hill Apartments conveys to Coleen K. Suchy Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 2 and Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 3 in McDonalds Addition to the City of Holyrood.

Ellsworth Police

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT — At 10 a.m. May 18, Patrick L. Balthazor, 59, Stockton, was driving a 1992 Ford pickup in the parking lot of Citizens State Bank and Trust, 749 East 15th Street in Ellsworth, when he drove over the curb and on the lawn, striking lawn sprinklers and damaging the lawn. He was issued citations for duty to report an accident and driver’s license required.

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Estate/Garage sale. Collectables, household, garage, kids, clothing. Lots of something for everyone. Rudy and Vi Hoch and others. Come see us, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26, Corner of Highway 232 & 25th St., Wilson. 40-1c

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Mosaic Hidden Treasures is accepting items for the thrift store. Items need to be in good shape. Drop off at 124 W. 3rd, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. 39-2c Holyrood City-wide garage sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 2. Maps available at C&V Convenient Store. 40-2c

Contact: Linda Bushnell: 785-658-6129 or Jenny Shelton: 785-658-2413

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$10 Spaces for rent on the Senior Center parking lot for the Ellsworth/Kanopolis City Wide Garage Sale. Reserve spaces by May 29. (785)472-4544. 38-4c

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American Poolplayers Association (APA) has territory available in your area. Due to health reasons, CENTRAL KANSAS APA is for sale. The franchise area has a potential for 150 teams. For information please contact present franchise owner Tom Lay, League Operator at 785.806.8435 or email at tlay@apaleagues.com.

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Submersible Pumps & Service. Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pump and Windmill Service. (785) 472-4919. 14-tfc-c

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Oil and filter change â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $19.95. Includes up to 5 quarts Trop-Artic oil, filter and lube chassis. Most cars and light trucks, diesel not included. Hoffman Auto (785)472-4176. 3-tfc-c

Appreciation Thanks to everyone that showed kindness and concern to Russell during his illness and to us after his passing. The family of Russell Voeltz 40-1p

We would like to thank everyone who blessed our mother, Etta Mae Doubrava, with their friendship, kindness, and generosity. We appreciate the cards, flowers, memorials, and wonderful food. May each of your lives be enriched by hers as ours have been. Joe, Cathie, Jana, Jay, Brian, Nancy and Declan Doubrava

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The Ellsworth County Public Transportation Bus will be going to Fort Larned, Ks., Saturday, June 2, 2012. The Bus will be leaving the Ellsworth Senior Center Parking lot at 9:00 a.m.; will arrive at Fort Larned around 10:00 a.m.; and will have lunch in Great Bend. Then arrive at Cheyenne Bottoms at 1:30 p.m., and return to Ellsworth around 5:00 p.m. The cost will be $10.00 per person and you pay for your lunch. PLEASE contact ECCA at 785-472-3032, to reserve a ride. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

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

One Show Each Night!

Fri & Sat 7 pm ;Su n 3pm

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

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Special Events Free Gospel Music Concert Ââ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Help celebrate St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UCC, in Holyrood, 120th Anniversary. 4-Told will perform. Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m. 40-2c

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Help Wanted Part-time help wanted. Tire person needed, salary and commission. Apply at D & S Convenience Stop, 275 Hwy 14, Ellsworth, Kan. (785)472-5106. 39-4c Venture Corporation is now hiring for CDL class A and B drivers, field mechanic, laborers and flaggers. Apply at 214 S. Hwy 281, Great Bend, Kan., or call Leslie at (620)792-5921, ventureoff@hotmail.com. Equal employment opportunity. 39-2c Mechanic full -time Russell County Highway Department is accepting applications for a full-time experienced mechanic position. Job description and application may be picked up at Russell County Shop, 4288 U.S. Hwy 40, Russell, Kan. 67665 or call (785)483-4032. This position required valid Class A w/airbrakes, CDL, pre-employment drug test. EOE. Position open until filled. 39-2c

Snack Shack is taking applications for part-time summer help. (785)658-5775 or (785)658-2600. 38-4c Summer help — Looking for responsible teen to tutor grade school student in math. Additional money can be earned for child care as well. Contact (785)5312036. 38-4p

Immediate Opening at our Assisted Living Unit-Prairie West CMA, Full-Time 6pm-6am, 12 hour shifts Apply online at www.good-sam.com or call Jessica Mitchell, Director of Human Resource at 785-472-3167

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USD 112 Central Plains is currently taking applications for a Title I para-professional at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood and a library media assistant at Central Plains Middle School in Bushton for the 2012-2013 school year. If interested, contact the district office at 785-252-3695 or e-mail dney@usd112.org for an application. Deadline is June 1, 2012.

TEAMBUILDER…BUSINESS MINDED…VISIONARY

Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We support them and empower the pursuit of their goals. We celebrate their successes, even if that success is as simple as the pursuit itself. Currently, we are seeking a community focused, collaborative, proven leader for the position of Executive Director to manage and grow our Ellsworth, KS agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of the agency, including regulatory compliance, meeting accreditation standards, programmatic matters, developing and maintaining an operational budget, overseeing all program services, personnel management, and community and public relations. Mosaic in Ellsworth provides residential, in home, day services and case management services, supporting 27 individuals and employing approx. 40 staff members.

Qualified candidates will posses a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field with a minimum of five years experience in human services with a specialization serving populations with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. Experience in community relations and program/ business expansion is a plus. At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity. Previous successful experience in budget development and personnel management is required. Mosaic offers a competitive benefits package including a free health insurance option! Other benefits include dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off and a wellness program. Visit www.mosaicinfo.org to learn more. Please send resume and salary requirement to: amy.trumm@mosaicinfo.org E.O.E.

Employment Opportunities at our Long Term Care Unit Certified Nurse Aid – Part-Time and PRN-All Shifts Rehabilitation NurseFull-Time-Day Shift-Every other weekend Drovers Cottage Universal WorkerTemporary/PRN Every other weekend7am to 7pm Apply online at www.good-sam.com or contact Jessica Mitchell, Director of Human Resource at 785-472-3167.

The City of Ellsworth is accepting applications for an Office Assistant. This is a seasonal position. General office experience and knowledge of MS Word and Excel is preferred. Applications are available at City Hall, 121 W. First Street and will be accepted through May 25th. EOE.

EOE

CITY OF KANOPOLIS

Is accepting applications for maintenance personnel. Must be 18 years or older, have general knowledge of maintenance equipment, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid drivers license with a good driving record, willing to obtain a CDL and be able to obtain a water/wastewater operators certificate. Applicant will be required to take pre-employment drug screening and physical capacity profile tests. Wages depending on qualifications. Applications available at Kanopolis City Hall, 119 N. Kansas, Kanopolis, Kansas 67454. 785-472-4732. Application deadline: 2:30 PM., May 31, 2012. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all applications. EOE

SCHOOL NURSE: USD 112 Central Plains is seeking qualified applicants for a school nurse for the 2012-2013 school year. Beginning August 1, 2012, this 10-month position entails servicing the schools in Holyrood, Bushton and Claflin. Qualifications include holding a current registered professional nurse’s license. For an application and job description, e-mail dney@usd112.org or call 785-252-3695. Deadline is June 1, 2012.

Livestock Sylvan Sales Commission L .L .C. Bulls - 104-118.50 High Cows - 82-98.00 Low Cows - 65-81.00

May 28th - No Sale - Memorial Day June 4th - Last Sale Until After Harvest Unless No Rain Regular Sales Every Monday

Experience Necessary. Paid training. Transportation/Lodging Provided. 1-877-646-5050 Help Wanted/Truck Driver Attention School Bus Drivers! Make good money, set your own schedule, and see the U.S. driving for us this summer delivering busses or other vehicles. Call 1-866-764-1601 or go to www. QualityDriveAway.com today! Help Wanted/Truck Driver Drivers: NO EXPERIENCE? Class A CDL Driver Training. We train and Employ! Ask about our NEW PAY SCALE! Experienced Drivers also Needed! Central Refrigerated (877) 369-7885 www. centraltruckdrivingjobs.com Help Wanted/Truck Driver “You got the drive, We have the Direction” OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass Pets/passenger policy. Newer equipment. 100% NO touch. 1-800-528-7825 Misc. AIRLINE CAREERS - Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-248-7449

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team in a growing company, we want to hear from you. Benefits available. Applications will be available And can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or apply online at www.mysubwaycareer.com

Wilson Telephone Company Inc IT Technician Wilson Communications has an immediate opening for an IT Technician. This position is located in Wilson KS. The primary duties of this position include: supporting LAN/WAN networks internally and externally; supporting interrelated networks for voice, video and data service offerings; and maintaining server based networks. Other responsibilities may include: hardware/ software upgrades or replacements, network wiring, and responding to various company and customer needs. Technical repair skills; efficient management of routers, switches and firewalls; and effective communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a team-oriented environment. Please send a cover le er and resume to: Wilson Telephone Company Inc, A n Human Resources, PO Box 190, Wilson KS 67490-0190; drop it by the office at 2504 Avenue D in Wilson; or email to maryzorn@wilsoncom.us. Wilson Telephone Company Inc offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

To Consign Cattle Contact

FARMERS & RANCHERS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. Salina, KS

Receipts for the week totaled 1864 cattle and 66 hogs.

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Monday May 28th Starting 10 am with the barrels *Farmers & Ranchers Sale Barn Arena* Salina, KS

Career Opportunity Anthony, Kansas (pop. 2,300) is seeking Assistant City Superintendent, Electric Department Lineman, and PT Planning & Zoning Clerk. Applications and complete job descriptions: www.anthonykansas.org. 620-842-5434. EOE. Career Opportunity ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-2203977 www.CenturaOnline.com For Sale GRAD SALE FINAL WEEK! Save up to 75% on all digital & acoustic pianos! Choose from over 130 grands, uprights, and digitals. Mid-America Piano 800950-3774 www.piano4u.com. Help Wanted Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com Help Wanted Over 18? Seeking 1st Phenmenal Opportunity to Earn Big $$$? Travel With Young Successful Business Group. No

Is now hiring for our new location opening soon in Ellsworth.

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 • Greg Carey - 785-483-1455

Gene Base Benefit Team Roping & Barrel Race

Statewide

Ellsworth Co. Noxious Weed Dept. is hiring a full time Administrative Secretary with benefit package. Must be at least 18 years of age, be able to lift 50lbs, and computer knowledge is required. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Pick up applications and job description at the Weed dept. 501 W. 13th St. Hours 7:30-4pm. Monday-Friday. (785-472-3132) Cut off date is May 25, 2012. EOE.

Barrel Race JR Barrels (12 & under) $15 3D Open Barrel Race $30 Using Electric Eye

Team Roping #12 4/$30 progressive #9 4/$30 progressive Run together with 2 separate short rounds Cactus Trophy Saddle to High Money Winner of the Ropings.

Gene has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and all of the proceeds go to Gene For more information contact Cindy Lindsay 785-820-7814 LAST THURSDAY AUCTION OF THE SEASON MAY 24TH NO SALE MONDAY MAY 28TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY WILL RESUME REGULAR MONDAY AUCTIONS JUNE 4TH

Early Consignments for Thursday May 24th: 120 strs 800-875, 120 blk s&h 450-550 vacc, 80 mostly blk strs 900, 30 s&h wf/wf,red angus X 750-900 home raised, 60 strs 825-900, 130 hfrs blk/charX 750-775 no sort, 10 blk hfrs angus source long weaned, 45 blk/red strs 800-850, 65 blk hfrs 700 no implants, 65 blk hfrs 750 no implants plus more by sale time.

Cow Sale Thursday May 24th @ 4 p.m

40 blk cows 5-8 yrs fall bred, bred angus, 20 blk cows 3-6 yrs heavy springers bred angus, 80 fall bred cows, 40 blk/bwf 5-9 yrs pairs with red angus calves worked and ready for grass plus more by sale time. In stock today • 6’8” X 16 Half top Trailer GR Trailer • 6’8” X 32 Metal Top GR Trailer • 6’8” X 14 Bumper Pull GR Trailer

Cashco, Inc., 607 West 15th St., Ellsworth, KS, a progressive valve manufacturer, is seeking self-motivated team oriented person to work as a Customer Service Coordinator. Successful candidate must have: • Above average communication skills both verbal and written • Experience in MS office • Follow-thru, organization skills, and attention to detail are critical • Capable of working across all functions and levels of our organization • Coordinate and accomplish multiple priorities • Problem solving skills • Experience in Inventory, Accounting or related field • Bachelors degree preferred but not required Use communication, organization and computer skills to efficiently quote orders, prioritize movement of inventory from receipt of order to shipment and handle any customer service issues along the way. Cashco, Inc. offers a full range of benefits such as health insurance to retirement investing. Contact Ellen Kempke, Personnel, 785-472-4461 X177 for more details on position and/or application. EEO/AAP/ADA employer.

• 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 *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 Don Long • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-3927

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

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, May 24, 2012

Public Notices (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 24, 2012)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Ellsworth County, KANSAS

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

A public meeting on housing rehabilitation will be held at the WHS Commons, Wilson, on Wednesday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to inform Wilson citizens about the recently awarded Wilson housing rehabilitation and demolition grant and present the Wilson Applicant Housing/Demolition Plans containing the program rules and regulations. Applications will also be available for interested homeowners/tenants at this meeting. Due to the nature of this grant, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;target areaâ&#x20AC;? must receive the rehabilitation funds first. If funding remains after all eligible houses in the target area have been rehabilitated the City may seek permission to enlarge the target area. The target area for the 2012 housing rehabilitation grant is: Avenue F on the east (west side only) and the city limits on the north, south and west Reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities. Requests should be submitted to the Wilson City Clerk by Tuesday, May 29th. 1t 5/24

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 17, 2012)

LOT [LOTS] SIXTEEN (16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), NINETEEN (19) AND TWENTY (20), BLOCK ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105), CITY OF KANOPOLIS, COUNTY OF ELLSWORTH, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 404 MISSOURI, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS. Tax I.D. # 03314

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 24, 2012)

WILSON HOUSING REHABILITATION

The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-12 Plaintiff, vs. Richelle Hulse aka Richelle L Hulse, Toby Hulse aka Toby N Hulse, Abby Hulse, Jane Doe, and John Doe, et al. Defendants, Case No. 12CV25 Court No. Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. Â§ 60 NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability and all other person who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas by The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-12, praying for foreclosure of certain real property legally described as follows:

for a judgment against defendants and any other interested parties and, unless otherwise served by personal or mail service of summons, the time in which you have to plead to the Petition for Foreclosure in the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas will expire on July 5, 2012. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff. MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC Jennifer L. Michaels, #24256 jmichaels@msfirm.com Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Lindsey L. Craft, #23315 lcraft@msfirm.com Jeremy M. Hart, #20866 jhart@msfirm.com 11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Ste 300 Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-12 IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 3t 6/7

PUBLIC NOTICE Last day to file for County, Township and Precinct Offices is:

June 1, 2012 at Noon 3t 5/30

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 24, 2012) SPECIAL QUESTION SUBMITTTED ELECTION USD 327 BOND ELLSWORTH COUNTY JUNE 5, 2012 ELLSWORTH COUNTY In accordance with K.S.A. 25-4610(b), there will be a PUBLIC VIEWING OF THE MODEL 650 CENTRAL TABULATOR and AUTOMARK VOTING MACHINE on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. at the Ellsworth County Courthouse RICE COUNTY In accordance with K.S.A. 25-4610 (b), there will be a PUBLIC VIEWING OF THE IVO VOTING MACHINE on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Rice County Courthouse. Janet L. Andrews Ellsworth County Election Officer

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(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 24, 2012)

Inventory Reduction

Basement Sale

BEING AN ORDINANCE THAT ESTABLISHES A PERMIT FEE TO SELL FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF WILSON, COUNTY OF ELLSWORTH, STATE OF KANSAS AND REPEALING SECTION 2 ORDINANCE NO. 744. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF WILSON, KANSAS. Section 1. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 744 is hereby amended so that as amended it shall read as follows: â&#x20AC;?Section 2. All applications to sell fireworks shall be made available through the City Clerk of the City of Wilson, Kansas. A $25.00 permit fee must accompany the application.â&#x20AC;? Section 2. That all other articles, sections, and provisions of said Ordinance No. 744 shall be and remain the same and are hereby in all respects confirmed and ratified. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after the passage and approval thereof by the governing body of the City of Wilson, Kansas, and its publication once in the Ellsworth Co. Independent/Reporter, the official city newspaper. Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Wilson, Kansas this 21st day of May, 2012.

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News: Thursday, May 24th - Noon Ads: Thursday, May 24th - Noon We will be closed Monday, May 28th, for Memorial Day.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 24, 2012

i r a o l D m e a y M Let us remember those who have sacrificed their lives in defending our great Country.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES Memorial Day ceremonies will be conducted at the following locations: (all events are Monday unless otherwise noted)

• Ellsworth —

8 a.m. — Judge Ron Svaty speaks during ceremony at East Cemetery. 9 a.m. — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery. 10 a.m. — Memorial Day service at Ellsworth County Courthouse Veterans’ Memorial, followed by parade to the Smoky Hill River bridge. 10:30 a.m. — West Cemetery. 11:30 a.m. — Carneiro Cemetery. 1 p.m. — Lunch at Ellsworth’s American Legion building.

• Kanopolis —

10 a.m. — The Rev. Steve Holmes speaks at Kanopolis Cemetery. 11:00 a.m. — Buckeye Cemetery. 11:30 a.m. — Grubb Bridge.

• Wilson —

9:30 a.m. — Wreath laying at veterans monument in Legion Park. 9:45 a.m. — March from the Avenue of Flags to Wilson City Cemetery. 10 a.m. — Wayne McReynolds of Great Bend, past state commander of the Kansas American Legion, speaks. Lunch is served at the American Legion post home following the ceremony.

• Holyrood — 7 p.m. Sunday — Lorraine Cemetery. 9 a.m. — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Cemetery. 9:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. 11 a.m. — Palacky Cemetery. Lunch is served at the American Legion post home in Holyrood after the ceremony.

• Dorrance — 9:40 a.m. — Parade from Main Street to Dorrance City Cemetery. Speakers include Max O. Heim of Hays, superintendent of schools and professor of educational leadership. Noon — Open house and potluck meal is served at the Dorrance American Legion post home.

• Claflin — 10:30 a.m. — Pleasant View Cemetery.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, May 24, 2012

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 24, 2012

For graduating students at Ellsworth, Wilson and Central Plains, this past weekend was

Central Plains High School seniors Miranda Burton and Abby Holmes snap a picture of themselves before Sunday’s graduation ceremony in Claflin.

All Smiles

Molly Morgan, right, of the Wilson High School Class of 2012 receives congratulations after Saturday’s ceremony.

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By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

uring Sunday’s graduation ceremony at Central Plains High School in Claflin, principal Toby Holmes used one word to highlight this past school year for the Class of 2012 — change. “Everything this past year has been about change,” he said, adding the class of 2012 is the first to graduate from CPHS after the consolidation of the Lorraine USD 328 and Claflin USD 354 school districts into Central Plains USD 112. “It’s funny how things change ... you walked in today as a Central Plains High School student and you will leave as an adult,” Holmes said. “I challenge you to have a good attitude. Think things through, analyze them, and make good decisions. I wish you great joy and a great life.” Like Holmes, CPHS graduating seniors Sydney Rugan and Alicia Grover also challenged their 30 fellow classmates. “You will soon learn that our community has had an unforgettable influence upon your own lives,” Rugan said. “From sports to academics, they have been your biggest supporters and have been behind you all the way,” Glover said. “Never forget what an impact our small communities made upon your life and carry it with you as you continue to move forward,” Rugan said. Wilson High School Jamie Camacho, Wilson High School language arts teacher, challenged the 13 members of the WHS Class of 2012 to do something unique Saturday, during the graduation ceremony in the school gymnasium — get a good pair of shoes. “Over these last four years, you have slipped on several pairs of shoes,” she said. “Some that fit, some you out grew, some you grew in to, some you were forced to hand down, and today you chose a pair to represent who you were as the graduate. “ Camacho said the students chose each pair carefully, considering the tasks at hand, and inevitably choosing the pair that best fit their needs. At WHS, Comacho said the staff and administration have helped students slip on various pairs of shoes. “Some will tell you that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, I say to you … make sure you packed the right shoes,” Comacho said. “And in the words of Yogi Berra, baseball’s greatest wordsmith, when you come to a fork in the road, take it. Take it knowing, you have on one fabulous pair of shoes.”

At left, members of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2012 await the presentation of diplomas. Counter clockwise, soon-to-be graduates march into the gymnasium at Central Plains High School at Claflin Saturday afternoon. Lexi Shepack delivers the graduation address Sunday in the Ellsworth High School gymnasium. Friends and family walk through the graduation reception line Saturday at Wilson. About 80 students walked across stages in Ellsworth County and the area this past weekend.

I-R photos by Alan Rusch and Linda Mowery-Denning

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 24, 2012

O M H E E A M L U O M C L N E I W EHS ALUMNI

The Ellsworth Alumni Banquet will be at the American Legion on Saturday, May 26th, at 5:30 p.m. Any questions, contact Julie Wright at 531-0374

Stop in for a visit and print your Alumni digital photos on our easy to use Kiosk.

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The Wilson Alumni Banquet will be held at the Catholic Parish Center on Saturday, May 26th Social - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 24, 2012

CLAFLIN, KANSAS WELCOMES YOU TO THE

MAY 25TH, 26TH, and 27TH, 2012 CLAFLIN, KANSAS! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, May 25th Open House at the New Community Center (Backside of Elementary School on A Street) Free Will Donation Mexican Buffet prepared by Mike and Sharon Hirst

Saturday, May 26th 7:30 a.m. - 5/10k Race/Walk begins at the City Park 9:00 a.m. - Mud Volleyball at Baseball Fields 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Arts and Craft Fair at City Park 11:00 a.m. - Parade Begins: Main Street 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Kids Games and Activities at the City Park 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for 5-8th Grade Boys and Girls at the City Park 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Beer Garden on Main Street 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Street Dance Featuring Homebrew at 5 and Retroactive at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 27th 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament at Claflin Golf Course

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