June 7, 2012 edition of the Ellsworth County I/R by Bill Beckmeyer

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USD 327 bond issue fails By the I-R Staff

n $11.3 million bond issue to improve schools in the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo School District went down hard Tuesday as voters rejected the plan by a significant margin. The final tally was 414 yes to 708 no. Ellsworth County commissioners will canvass the votes at 8 a.m. June 11 at the courthouse; however, there were only nine provisional ballots, not enough to change the outcome of the vote. The bond issue also would have paid for a new competition gymnasium, something the district has talked about building

for more than 20 years. Supporters, many of whom gathered in the meeting room of the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course Tuesday night, were disappointed. “Earlier, I knew it would be an uphill climb to pass a significant tax increase right now,” said superintendent Eric Reid. “My challenge now will be to formulate a plan along with the board of education on where to go from here concerning our facilities. We still have some glaring needs that cannot be met through capital outlay within an acceptable time frame.” Board president Gina McGowan said she was disappointed for the “kids and the

Vote totals • 414 yes to 708 no • Ellsworth County — 400 yes to 670 no • Geneseo in Rice County — 14 yes to 38 no. The bond issue was defeated in all sections of the district, including the City of Ellsworth, where the vote was 364 yes to 487 no.

community.” “There’s so much growth and progress happening right now that it’s tough to accept. We’ll think things through again and I’m willing to try again for a

better education for our kids in Ellsworth County. I’m so thankful to Mr. Reid and the bond committee for all of their hard work and spreading the facts.” Marty Sauers, a former

board member who questioned the $11.3 million plan, said he continues to support the return of seventh and eighth graders from Ellsworth High School to Kanopolis Middle School. “I just felt like there were classrooms available there,” he said. Superintendent Reid said possible options include taking a bond issue back to voters without the gymnasium, the most expensive part of the failed bond issue. “I don’t even know if we will discuss it at the board meeting Monday,” he said. “We’ll have to start getting back on track and regroup and figure out where we want to go with things.”

Beating Cancer

Annual triathlon features fun and fund raising

It’s Open!

By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

The Ellsworth Child Care and Learning Center opened Monday after a ribbon cutting and open house Friday at the center on Kunkle Drive. See Page A8 for another photo.

OPINION

The new Ellsworth Child Care and Learning Center is a great example of community cooperation.

FARM/CITY

Bearcats make honor roll.

Wheat brings Black Wolf to life

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Junior high track results.

By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING

Note to readers — Ellsworth’s citywide garage sale is Saturday. See map on Page B10.

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Ross Janssen’s Weather June 6 to June 12

WEDNESDAY 88/65 Mostly sunny and warm

THURSDAY 87/63 Mostly sunny

FRIDAY

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Mostly sunny and breezy

SATURDAY 95/67 Mostly sunny and windy

SUNDAY

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Partly cloudy with a few storms overnight Partly cloudy with a chance for storms

Partly cloudy and not as hot.

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Harvest Town

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Haley Acker named a Governor’s scholar.

SPORTS

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Photos by Alan Rusch

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The City of Ellsworth goes hi-tech with the purchase of iPads.

RISING STARS

year’s crop from the field. “Even today people in that area still take their wheat there,” Toman said. “There’s no longer a place to haul grain to in Wilson, so the elevator [at Black Wolf ] has actually expanded its territory.” This scene — trucks and grain crossing the elevator scales to be weighed — was repeated time and again this past weekend. Harvest normally starts about June 20; however, this year it is exceptionally early. Melode Huggans of the Farmers Coop Union elevator at Lorraine was at a Memorial Day service when her cell phone

Above, Samantha McMillan, an employee of the Ellsworth Co-op, calculates data for wheat tickets at the co-op’s branch in Black Wolf. At left, a semi-tractor-trailer full of wheat pulls into the elevator to unload Monday afternoon. Black Wolf is a busy place during summer wheat harvest.

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rank Toman remembers the Saturday night dances at the old Black Wolf barn. His family lived next door and “my mother would never let me go barefoot because there were too many broken bottles. To this day, I can’t stand to go barefoot.” In the early days, party goers danced and drank the night away, waiting until daylight so they could see to return to their homes. Later, the barn dances were taken over by local 4-Hers and other more subdued groups that typically stopped the music by midnight.

“This was an active town back in the day,” said Toman, an Ellsworth County resident. The general store, bank and other buildings are gone. The exception is the Ellsworth Coop elevator and a house that belongs to Black Wolf ’s single resident. The village stands along the Smoky Hill River between Ellsworth and Wilson. The town that more than a century ago planned to grow much bigger, comes alive once a year — thanks to the annual Kansas ritual of wheat harvest. This past Saturday night, dust rose from the winding sand road that links the elevator to Old Kansas Highway 40. Traffic was steady, as farmers hauled this

he Ellsworth County Cancer Fund Triathlon starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 8, and ends at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School’s Shanelec Football Field. Organizer Deb Mog is looking forward to the event. “It’s just a night full of entertainment and fun,” Mog said. “We are there to raise money. Hopefully it will be set up this year where people in the audience can watch more, because we want to see people there for the majority of the night.” This year’s triathlon will feature 10 teams participating in three events — the walk-off, the hamburger cook-off, and the games. Teams will represent the Mog family, Gene’s Heartland Foods, Ellsworth Steak House, Ellsworth Correctional Facility, the United Methodist Church of Ellsworth, Mosaic, Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth Village; Finke Liquor, Maico and Wilson Baptist Church. “Anyone can come in and walk onto a team,” Mog said. “Most of the teams have quite a few people on them.” The triathlon will start

Haase ends 25-year career teaching Ellsworth children By LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Ellsworth County I-R

eanne Haase figures she has tied more than 4,000 shoelaces, applied at least 2,000 BandAids and given 10,000 hugs. “We like to hug,” she said. This day, Haase is the one in need of a hug. It’s a Wednesday, the final day of classes at Precious Pals PreSchool. But it’s more — way more — than the end of the 2011-12 school year. After 25 years of educating

Ellsworth’s children, Haase has decided to retire to spend more time with her rancher-husband, Delvin. The pre-school will continue; however, Haase doesn’t want to identify the new owner until the paperwork is done. “The need is still here for Ellsworth,” she said. This day, she took her students to Pizza Hut, a last-day-of-school tradition, and prepared for the annual musical and graduation ceremony See HAASE, Page A5

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Jeanne Haase prepares her students for the annual program and graduation ceremony Feb. 25 at Ellsworth’s Performing Arts Center.

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I-R Calendar WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EXHIBIT: During June, the Smoky Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate its 75th birthday with an exhibit of pictures of its founding members, along with DAR news items and events at the Ellsworth Art Gallery in downtown Ellsworth. PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting on the Kansas Department of Commerce housing rehabilitation and demolition grant for Wilson begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson School commons.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The Ellsworth County Cancer Fund Triathlon begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School Shanelec Football Field in Ellsworth. LUNCH TIME: Lt. Col. Richard Fischer of the Kansas National Guard speaks at the monthly noon luncheon of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce at the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course meeting room. Reservations by 4 p.m. Thursday, June 7, by calling (785) 472-4071.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

SHOPPING TIME: Ellsworth and Kanopolis conduct their city-wide garage sales. See Page B10 for the Ellsworth map.

Lee Roy John Guidroz (1942-2012) Lee Roy John Guidroz, 69, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. He was born July 8, 1942, in Arnaudville, La. to Elizabeth (Zula) Angelle and Louis Fondal Guidroz. He lived in Lafayette, La. for most of his life. He moved to Ellsworth in 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly, and her husband Jim Hlad of Sylvan Grove; his grandsons, Zach Hlad and Kyle Hlad; his granddaughter, Kadie Hlad; his sister, Shirley G. Summers, of Broussard, La.; his brother, Keith Guidroz, of Lafayette, La.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Cora Lee Guidroz. “Johnny” joined the Army in 1959 and he loved to share stories about the time he spent in Germany. Following his time in the

Army, he returned to Louisiana and worked various jobs. He loved to make people laugh, and share a meal or cup of coffee with his friends and family. Johnny’s wonderful smile will be remembered well by those who knew and loved him. A private family memorial service will be held in Kansas. A public memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. The family would like to thank the Ellsworth County Medical Center and Ellsworth Good Samaritan Society for the care and support they provided.

Karl K. Keehner (1928-2012) Karl K. Keehner, 83, of Salina, died Monday, May 28, 2012. He was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Ellsworth, the son of Henry and Dora (Miller) Keehner. Karl farmed in the Holyrood area for 20 years and later started the

Keehner Construction Company after moving to Salina in 1960. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and N.R.A. and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He married Berniece Campbell, Jan. 7, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Pam Keehner; sister, Thelma Fleming, and two great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Berniece, of Salina; two sons, Kenneth Keehner and William Keehner and wife Vicki all of Salina; two daughters, Kathy McCandless and husband Michael of Bennington, and Karen Keehner of Salina; six grandchildren, Angel, Karrie, Kelli, Jarred, Andrea, and Michelle; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, June 1, at the Ryan Mortuary with burial in the Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials are to the Salina Animal Shelter or Kansas Wetlands Education Center.

MONDAY, June 11

COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting. SCHOOL BUSINESS: The Ellsworth-KanopolisGeneseo USD 327 board of education meets at 7 p.m. at the district office in Ellsworth. SCHOOL BUSINESS: The Central Plains USD 112 board of education meets at 6 p.m. at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood.

TuesDAY, June 12

CITY BUSINESS: The Kanopolis City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Kanopolis City Library.

THURSDAY, June 14

COMMUNITY TEA: In honor of Flag Day, the Smoky Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a community tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ellsworth Art Gallery in downtown Ellsworth. For more information, call Judy Toman, (785) 472-3627 or Pat Svaty, (785) 472-3246.

MONDAY, June 18

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

TuesDAY, June 19

CITY BUSINESS: The Lorraine City Council meets at 7 p.m. at the city office.

MONDAY, June 25

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

MONDAY, JuLY 2

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

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The official newspaper for Ellsworth County, USD 327, USD 112 and the cities of Ellsworth, Holyrood, Kanopolis, Lorraine and Wilson. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Single Copy – $1 Per Year in Ellsworth County – $39.75 (sales tax included) Per Year Elsewhere – $44.50 (sales tax included) HOW TO REACH US Phone – (785) 472-5085 Toll-Free - 1-877-809-3432 Mail – 304 N. Douglas, Ellsworth, KS 67439 E-mail – indy@eaglecom.net The Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter is published weekly at 304 N. Douglas Ave., Ellsworth, Kansas. Periodicals postage rate paid at Ellsworth, KS 67439. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ELLSWORTH COUNTY INDEPENDENT-REPORTER, 304 N. Douglas Ave., Ellsworth, KS 67439. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content, in whole or in part, without permission, is strictly prohibited.

Wilson fire department receives grant Special to the I-R

The Wilson Fire Department has received state approval for a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant this year, according to Kansas Forest Service Fire Management Coordinator, Ross Hauck. The grants, made available through the Federal Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act,

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rang. It was a farmer wanting to know if the elevator was open. He had wheat to deliver. She said a .75-inch rain after the first couple days of cutting slowed activity, but by Saturday three or four farmers were in their fields and harvest was underway again. She estimated 30 percent of the crop in her territory had been cut by

will total $248,000 statewide this year. Wilson Fire Department will receive $527 of the total. Funding for VFA comes from the USDA Forest Service. USDA Forest Service then awards a grant to the Kansas Forest Service, which administers the program and approves the grants to local fire departments. “The money is used to organize, train, and

equip fire departments to prevent and suppress fires in rural areas. This is a great way for the Kansas Forest Service to assist and encourage rural community fire departments to improve their services. While the federal share usually does not constitute a large part of a department’s budget, it may make a big impact on a small, volunteer department” Hauck said.

According to fire chief Larry Langerman, the department will purchase radios. Eligible applicants serve rural areas and communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer inhabitants. Fire departments approved for funding must match at least 50 percent of the total project cost with local funding. Applications received totaled $936,000.

late Sunday afternoon. Moisture was good and test weights ranged from 55 to 63 pounds a bushel. Sixty pounds is the benchmark for No. 1 wheat. At Kanopolis, co-op manager Monte Hudson said harvest was about 25 percent done Monday. His elevator handled 12,000 bushels Memorial Day. “I don’t think anything is going to be above average this year,” he said. As grain trucks and

combines moved from field to field along the highways, it appeared there was still plenty of wheat to harvest. Some fields show splotches of green, a sure sign the wheat needs to ripen more. John and Diane Krupp figure they will be cutting for another week. As always, they hauled their wheat to Black Wolf. “So far so good,” Diane said. “We’ve had good test weights and good moisture.”

Because of moisture concerns, cutting hadn’t started for most farmers until noon or later. The Krupps worked until 11 o’clock one night this past weekend. “Normally, we’re not that late, but the elevator stayed open,” Diane said. Not as late as the barn and dance hall in the old days, but late enough to stir memories of a time when Black Wolf didn’t have to wait for harvest to come alive.

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EHS students honored for academic achievement throughout the 2011-12 school year at the May 31 honors banquet were front row from left, Laura Rankin, Ashley Sippel, Ty Nienke and Rachel Thaemert. Middle row from left, Mika Ptacek, Becca Olson, Annie Hysong, Audrey Boeken, Brenn Cravens and Shannon Keith. Back row from left, Tristan Ptacek, Trevor Miley, Nathan Trapp, Noah Trapp, Josh Bahr and Ryan Canaan.

Holyrood council raises electrical fee BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

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HOLYROOD — The Holyrood City Council approved a $2 rate increase for the minimum electrical service to its customers Monday at its regular meeting at City Hall. The increase takes effect July 1. Under the plan, the basic fee goes from $6 to $8, which is in line with other municipalities that own their own electrical service, council member Brandon Koch said. The increase follows the recent purchase of Holyrood’s substation, which will be maintained by the city. The council wants to have money available if emergency repairs or maintenance are required. The city council also discussed

the plight of city hall. Council member Erik Howell said city clerk Neysa Brown found the building’s drawings and nothing has been done to City Hall since 1954. “We need to ask the public whether we should restore it, or take it down and replace it with a modern building,” he said. Rough estimates on remodeling range from $250,000 to $500,000, Howell said. Council members decided to turn the matter over to residents and present a plan, which will be decided at this fall’s general election. In other business, the council passed resolution 2012-003 to demolish unsafe structures on the

property located at 207 N. Main in Holyrood. The council conducted a hearing for the property at 404 Concord and decided to pursue demolishing the unsafe structures located on that lot. Stray dogs also were on the agenda and it was decided to renew the current contract with the Hoisington veterinarian clinic. Police chief Gene Whittey informed the council, that pending approval of the Kanopolis City Council, the kennel at Kanopolis could be utilized also. In other council actions: • Officials approved a $1,149.50 bid from C&V Construction of Great Bend to fix the roof on the city’s shop building. The next meeting of the Holyrood City Council will be at 6:30 p.m. June 18 at City Hall.

with an opening prayer by Pastor Steve Holmes of the United Methodist Church in Kanopolis. Members of the Ellsworth American Legion and Ellsworth VFW will then raise the American flag as Kurt Krupp of Ellsworth sings the National Anthem. Cancer survivor Diane Buchholtz of Ellsworth will be the honorary guest speaker. After her speech, local cancer survivors will take a lap around the track, followed by the balloon release. After the teams are introduced and take a lap, the cancer survivors will be given a free meal. Food concession stands will be set up for those watching the triathlon. All proceeds go to the Ellsworth County Cancer Fund. “All the money stays locally,” Mog added. Team events will start with the cook-off, followed by the walk-off, then the games. “The games will go all night long,” Mog said. “It’s all about point accumulation.” A variety of trophies will be awarded for the best campsite, the most laps walked, and how well the teams did during the cook-off. “Whichever team wins will get the ongoing plaque we give every year,” Mog said. Throughout the evening, musical entertainment will take place. At dusk, the luminaries will be lit. Luminaries can be purchased now through the evening of the triathlon for $10 each. For those wishing to purchase a luminary, however, Mog suggested they contact a triathlon team captain, team member or committee member in advance of the event if possible so they can be decorated and placed around the track. “The more we have there that morning to do, the less we have to that night,” she said. At midnight, the team spirit event will take place. Chances will be sold on KU and K-State firepits, as well as other prizes. Mog said she is pretty passionate about the event, because she is a cancer survivor herself. “I was fortunate, I did not need help,” she said. “I had insurance, a job and all of that. But our goal is to help as many people that are uninsured or underinsured. We’ve helped a lot of people this year.” For more information, call Deb Mog, (785) 2527261 or log onto www.ellsworthcountycancerfund. org.

"Our goal is to help as many people that are uninsured or underinsured. We’ve helped a lot of people this year." Deb Mog

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Members of the Wilson High School Class of 1962 attending the WHS Alumni banquet May 26 were back row, from left: Robert Farney, Gerald Steinle, Darrell Steinle, Dr. Verne Claussen, Thomas Phillips, Dr. Ronald Whitmer, Dale Claussen, James Hlaus, Roland Anschutz, Robert Robinson, class sponsor. Front row, from left: Julia Dlabal Woodmansee, Mary Ann Zamrzla Princ, Donna Nuss Greeling, Linda Wilson Langerman, Gaylene Bouska Altman.

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COMING TOGETHER Child care center is great example of community cooperation

redictions about a community’s future are similar to political polls — they often vary by a significant number and you’re never quite sure where to put your money. That was certainly the case this past week as the Salina Journal and the Hutchinson News both published stories of interest to Ellsworth County. The Journal story focused on the construction taking place in Ellsworth, in particular the opening Monday of the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center. The Hutchinson News story was about population loss in rural Kansas. A study from Wichita State University predicts that Ellsworth County will lose between 500 and 600 residents by 2040, taking the population to fewer than 6,000. Definitely a good news-bad news week, but we’d like to think more good than bad — especially for the City of Ellsworth. As Wilson Mayor David Criswell has pointed out numerous times, Ellsworth continues to thrive while the rest of the county shrinks in population. According to the Wichita State study, Ellsworth County is on track to lose 576 residents — or almost 9 percent of its population — in the next 30 years. We’re going to assume the bulk of that loss will come from fewer farmers and a smaller population base in Wilson, Holyrood and other non-county seat towns. Such trends are difficult to reverse. But that doesn’t mean we should give up trying to move Ellsworth County forward. Despite our rural character, we still have a host of advantages over many other places our size. Ellsworth County is between two lakes, both of which offer a variety of recreational opportunities. We have a strong county seat town in Ellsworth. And our schools and medical services are excellent. In short, we have a great quality of life here, along with a can-do spirit that has served us well over the years. The obvious rewards of that community spirit include the Ellsworth Correctional Facility, which is about to expand onto the former St. Francis Boys’ Home campus; Cashco, an international valve manufacturer set to build a new headquarters building in Ellsworth; and Pretty Boy Floyd’s, an upscale restaurant that is to open July 5 in Ellsworth’s historic underground. Of all these developments, perhaps the most impressive is the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center, which opened Monday on Kunkle Drive. The center is a reality because a group of residents identified a need and set out to meet it. They gathered donations and staged fundraisers. Even University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and former Kansas State University basketball coach Frank Martin helped by appearing in Ellsworth at a reception and dinner for the child care center. The center stands as an example of what can happen when a community comes together. In Ellsworth County’s case, our community includes five towns and rural areas. Ellsworth appears the most prosperous — in terms of jobs and services and population — however, that’s not unusual, given the town’s county seat status. The Hutchinson News series defined Ellsworth County as “teetering,” a ranking surpassed only by “fading away” at the bottom of the scale. The most concentrated group of “fading away” counties, according to the News analysis, was west of Salina in northwest Kansas. While far from the vigor of Johnson and Sedgwick counties, considered the state’s most thriving, Ellsworth County has the tools to survive and thrive. Ellsworth City is doing well — better than most, in fact. We need to work to make sure the rest of the county shares in Ellsworth’s prosperity.

Editor’s Notebook

Life is one deadline after another for those of us who work on newspapers. We make this point because a week ago — the Tuesday after Memorial Day — a Letter to the Editor was carried into our office at about noon. Our print deadline was an hour or two away and all but two pages of that week’s edition had already been sent electronically to the Salina Journal. To publish the letter, we would have been forced to either recall pages and tear them up to find space or dump the state track results we had planned for the final two pages. Neither option was appealing. We pass this on because most people, unless they’ve worked for a newspaper, don’t understand the importance of deadlines in our business. Our printer is responsible for more than two dozen newspapers. If we miss our deadline, the workflow backs up, causing major problems for the Journal and other weeklies printed there. The writer was upset, but we had little choice other than to refuse the letter. In this case, we printed house ads talking about early deadlines for two weeks prior to Memorial Day. Or there’s always the telephone if anyone has a question about deadlines or any other newspaper policy. We’ll be happy to answer your questions. — LMD

Community papers vital People in Kansas, and across this country, depend on strong community journalism to keep them informed and connected to one another. In spite of all the inroads with social media, many of the folks who live in rural communities across Kansas still rely on hometown newspapers such as the Hoxie Sentinel where I grew up. Just like the local grocery, school or courthouse, inhabitants of rural Kansas consider their community newspaper vital. Some even believe if they lose their paper, they could lose their entire town. While in southwestern Kansas a couple weeks ago a long-time cattleman friend told me he’d be lost without his weekly paper. He told me, “Just like my livestock, we need to nurture this process. Folks gotta’ sup-

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port their local paper (advertising and subscriptions) just like they have to support other businesses up and down Main Street.” Community newspapers report the “real news.” What’s really happening in a small town or village. You remember, the local news — the births, deaths, weddings, city council meetings, high school events, sporting events — they cover it all. As a youngster growing up in Sheridan County, I could catch up on all the events going on in all of the small villages in my county including Seguin, Studley, Menlo and Selden. While these

communities were too small to publish their own newspaper, stringers (usually a volunteer with a flair for writing within the community) submitted this local news to the Sentinel each week. Each community had a handle and the vital dinner parties, who visited whom and the weekly rainfall reports were found by reading the “Seguin Items” from my little burg of 50 people. By the way, Vona Lee Dempewolf was a crack reporter and kept everyone in the know. Many of her sources went unnamed and some of this news was gathered by listening in on the party line. That’s when six or seven families shared the same telephone line. If two people were having a conversation and a third party lifted the phone receiver, he/she could listen in on the conversation. Now

that’s another story in itself. But back to local newspapers that remain the voice of rural communities. Today’s volunteer organizations should make it a point to visit with the local newspapers in their region. Cultivating first-name relationships with reporters, editors and publishers is vital to getting the word out on what your organization is doing. It’s all part of the process of community. Letting people know what you’re all about. While much of today’s big city and national media have a less than stellar reputation, it’s different in small towns. In small towns, people know their reporters and editors. One of the best ways for anyone in public life to connect with constituents is through comSee NEWS, Page A5

Celebrate in Cowboy Capital Cowboy movies, television shoot-‘em-ups, and Western novels were born of the dust and gun smoke that trailed Texas cattle into the Kansas cattle towns. Those cattle towns offered cattlemen great reward for months of hard work. The wild cattle that had been gathered and driven to market represented victory over so many obstacles, not the least of which was poverty. There truly was gold at the end of the trail. But there were pitfalls for the unwary cowboy who often made bad decisions. The cowboy resorts at the end of the trail were filled with plenty of entertainment and temptation. 1877 was shaping up to be a good cattle season at Dodge City. In spite of the intensely wet season drovers were arriving early with their trail herds. Not all trail herds shipped from Dodge City but most of them were sure to stop for awhile. Big Jim Ellison was one example of the owners that checked on their herds at Dodge. His cattle were on the way to

Ogallala, Neb. According to the Dodge City Times of June 9, 1877, “Mr. James F. Ellison, the King among Texas cattle men, arrived in the city this week.” Dodge had good men to keep the peace while the cowboys celebrated. Bat Masterson was Ford County Sheriff. Larry Deger was the Dodge City Marshal. Both officers were saloon men and understood that “the boys” needed to have their fun. They also knew that they were hired to keep a lid on that fun. Bat Masterson’s brother, Ed Masterson was assistant marshal. Joe Mason was a well liked deputy. The Times commented that Ed was, “… not very large, but there are not many men who would be anxious to tackle him a second time.” The carefree cowboys

weren’t all that intimidated by the lawmen. Everyday was an adventure and when in town they all seemed to be trying to outdo one another. A young cowboy by the name of Charlie Siringo arrived in Dodge City July 3, 1877. In his later years he wrote of his life on the cattle range. In the book Lone Star Cowboy, Siringo described a scene of celebration in Bat Masterson’s Lone Star Dance Hall. “The hall was full of free-and-easy girls, longhaired buffalo hunters, and wild and woolly cowboys.” Siringo and a saddle pal got into a fight with buffalo hunters just to show them “that they were not in the cowboy class.” Deputy Joe Mason quickly arrived on the scene with pistols drawn. That didn’t stop Siringo and his pal; neither did the command “You’re under arrest.” As Siringo put it the young cowboys “… ran him under cover in an alley.” Flying into the saddle they turned and charged down the street yelling and shooting all

the way out of town. Siringo concluded “This incident illustrates what fools some young cowboys were after long drives.” Dodge City was truly The Cowboy Capital. With tens of thousands of cattle grazing the surrounding range a reporter from the Kansas City Times agreed saying, “Dodge City has become the great bovine market of the world.” The lawmen kept things pretty well under control throughout most of the cattle season until Ace Jackson came up the trail with one of Big Jim Ellison’s herds. As he rode along Front Street Jackson decided to wake up the town by firing his pistol into the air. The Sept. 29, 1877, newspaper described Jackson as, “a gay and festive Texas boy”. The cowboy “hurrah” was so common on Dodge City streets that it had almost become an accepted convention. Upon the appearance of a lawman most celebrants quickly came to their senses. That is what Ed and See GRAY, Page A5

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Jeanne Haase leads her 35 preschool children through a program May 25 at Ellsworth High School’s Performing Arts Center. Haase wrote the western and has presented it several times over the years. She retired this year, a milestone recognized during a recent meeting of the Kanopolis-Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce, which presented Haase with a certificate for her years of work with Ellsworth children.

Continued from Page A4 Bat Masterson intended when they heard Jackson’s shots. Bat ordered the cowboy to halt but Jackson paid him no heed. “I’m going to skip out for camp,” was the cowboy’s response as he spurred his horse and fired two more shots. Rather than shoot the man Bat shot at his horse. The horse was seen to falter, but instead of falling it lunged onward, carrying the cowboy out of town. There were more shots but none of them took effect. A posse saddled up but made little effort to capture their man. The horse was found dead two miles from town and Jackson was allowed to “hoof it” back to camp. Walking may have been more humiliating than being thrown in jail and a lesson was taught to those who might “hurrah” Dodge City on The Way West.

Haase Continued from page A1 two days later at Ellsworth’s Performing Arts Center. “It wasn’t too emotional,” said Haase, who celebrated her 65th birthday this past January. “I think I’m still worried about the program. After that, it will hit.” She credits three couples with encouraging her to start the preschool in the summer of 1986 in a single story house on Webb Street: Susan and Jack Karch, Dennis and Virginia Boepple and Pete and Alice Donley. Jack Karch was Haase’s pastor at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Dennis Boepple was a counselor at the high school. Haase said the Donleys made all the signs for the preschool, which originally was called Precious Moments. She started with about a dozen children. Patrick Hoffman, now an Ellsworth attorney, was in Haase’s first class of 4-year-olds. One of his fondest memories is of the “magic oven.” Haase explains it this way. She didn’t have a real oven at the pre-school so — after students prepared batter for

cake or some other dessert — Haase went to the garage and produced the finished product from the “magic oven,” one she had baked at home and carried to the preschool. Haase changed the name of the pre-school to Precious Pals in 1996, following a request from Precious Moments, the company that manufactures figurines. Haase’s first class finished high school in 2000. “I’m getting my kids’ kids now and I’m seeing a lot of personalities that are the same,” she said with a laugh. This year, Haase instructed 65 children — four classes of students ranging in age from 3 to 5. Her daughter-in-law, Heather, has helped her for the past nine years. Much has changed since those early days. There are the stricter state and federal rules and regulations, of course — but the children also are different. “They’ve lost the art of imagination,” Haase said. “Kids are so scheduled, they don’t have time to play. They don’t have the opportunity to use their imaginations.” There are no computers at Precious Pals. The phrase, “I can’t do

it,” also is not allowed. Haase said her goal is to introduce her students to age-appropriate skills — using different methods because children learn in different ways — and also stressing manners and socialization. Students also are active in the community by marching in parades, collecting pop tabs as a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Wichita and staging appreciation dinners for local firefighters. “It’s not all academic skills at this age,” Haase said. She said her family has always supported her and the pre-school. Delvin handles maintenance and helps stuff dinosaurs during dinosaur month, among his many duties. He also could be seen helping with last-minute details two nights later at the Precious Pals program at the PAC. The three Haase sons, two daughters-inlaw and six grandchildren also were present for the “Graduation Ho-Down,” a program Haase wrote several years ago. For the better part of an hour, 35 of her students entertained their parents and other family members and friends. Their costumes includ-

NOTICE ALL WREATHS, FLOWERS, VASES AND OTHER CONTAINERS PLACED ON LOTS IN THE ELLSWORTH CEMETERY AND THE ELLSWORTH MEMORIAL CEMETERY ARE TO BE REMOVED BEFORE JUNE 10, 2012. CITY OF ELLSWORTH CEMETERY SEXTON

ed paper western hats, red bandanas and big yellow sheriff stars as name tags. Before the program started, Haase announced her retirement to the more than 100-member audience. They reacted by giving her a standing ovation as she went back stage for a final check before showtime. “There was never a question I would do this,” Haase said of her 25-year career. “This was my desire, my passion. I’ve absolutely enjoyed every moment of it.” Haase said she hopes to spend more time with Delvin and perhaps they will travel. Retirement will not be complete, however. She has taught all but the youngest of her grandchildren. Haase has a plan to make it 100 percent. “We’ll have preschool at grandma’s house two days a week. She’s going to get private tutoring,” she said.

“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, KS 67439. Phone (785) 531-2058 or www.droversmercantile.com.

News munity newspapers. Coverage is different too. Community papers report the facts. Sometimes the large metropolitan papers miss the point and end up talking about themSocial media continues to selves. They make the explode, especially among news — they become the the younger crowd. Still, news. 171 million people in Today, avenues for the United States read delivering news continue a newspaper — in print to expand. Social media or online — on a weekly continues to explode, basis. especially among the younger crowd. Still, 171 million people in the United States read a newspaper —in print or online — on a weekly basis. More than 48 million read a paper daily. Although there is no doubt print newspaper readership is slowly declining, reports about the pending death of the newspaper industry are exaggerated. Given the fragmentation of media choices, printed newspapers are holding onto their audiences relatively well. And nowhere is this more true than in rural states like Kansas. John Schlageck, born and raised in northwest Kansas, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. He works for Kansas Farm Bureau, Manhattan.

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Farm & City

An Annual Lunchtime Treat

IN BRIEF ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY Grain prices mixed for the week

Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day Monday, June 4, were: Wheat, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $6.16, down 20 cents from a week ago. Milo, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $5.23, up 10 cents. Soybeans, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $12.69, down 47 cents. Corn, bu. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $5.76, up 14 cents. The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf, Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis.

Alcohol involved in pool incident ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Lunchtime diners enjoyed an annual treat May 25, as Ellsworth Packing served bacon-cheese burgers and Citizens State Bank and Trust Co. Inc. served hot dogs during customer appreciation events. Above left, diners prepare their burgers at Ellsworth Packing. Above right, Dale Weinhold of Ellsworth picks up hot dogs at CSB&T.

Ellsworth gets hi-tech iPads By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

he City of Ellsworth has received the latest in technology which, hopefully, will help make employees more efficient, organized and accessible. Tim Vandall, city administrator, said the two Apple iPad 3 tablet computers will be used by himself and Patti Booher, city clerk. Both tablets arrived the week of May 14. They were ordered on-line at a cost of $729 each through an Apple distributor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very excited,â&#x20AC;? Vandall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know there are several other city managers in the area that use these.â&#x20AC;? The iPads include a 32-gigebyte hard drive, and are wireless internet

(WIFI) and 3G network accessible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city clerk and myself will be able to check our e-mail, or do whatever, even if we are at a conference or on vacation or something,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are things we really liked about it.â&#x20AC;? Vandall said the iPads, will take a lot of time to get used to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of cities have devoted information technology people, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that luxury here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So Patti and I are going to have to figure it out ourselves, and it will take some time. We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the answers right off the bat.â&#x20AC;? For the next year or so, Vandall plans to see how everything goes before deciding whether or not to purchase more tablets.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We might look at potentially buying five more for the council, and one more for the mayor,â&#x20AC;? he said. Vandall said the new technology is something he hopes will make both him and Booher more efficient, organized and accessible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save us a lot of money right off the bat,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the amount of paper we use, I think payback wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be for four or five years.â&#x20AC;? Vandall said the iPads wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t totally replace the laptop computers now in use, but be an addition to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve talked with a lot of other cities that do similar things, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to do Excel spread sheets or type a long document on an iPad,â&#x20AC;? he

FSA reports on foreign land ownership By Michael Martin Special to the I-R

he Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act requires the Farm Service Agency to monitor foreign ownership, purchases, and sales of U.S. agricultural land. FSA administers the Act by explaining AFIDA requirements and receiving, reviewing, and submitting disclosure reports from foreign landowners or their agents. At least twice a year, FSA is required to publicize that foreign investors who buy, sell, transfer, or

lease agricultural land must report the transactions within 90 days to avoid monetary penalties up to 25 percent of the market value of the agricultural property. For reporting purposes, agricultural land is defined as land currently devoted to farming, ranching, forestry, timber production, or land later converted to these agricultural purposes. A recent annual report disclosed that foreign investors reported owning 14.6 million acres of agricultural land in the U.S., amounting to slightly more than one percent of

privately owned farm and forest land. In Kansas, foreign land holdings only total 43,706 acres (only .1 percent of privately held ag land). The highest foreign-held ag land ownership is in Maine with 17.9 percent, followed by Alaska with 15 percent. Nationally, about 56 percent of the reported foreign holdings are actually owned by U.S. firms since the law requires the firms to register land if 10% or more of their stock is held by foreign investors. The remaining 44 percent represent investors not affiliated with U.S. corporations.

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said. Vandall said while preparing meeting packets for city council members, it is not uncommon to use between 75 and 100 pages of paper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to condense those files, scan them and save them in the iPad,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully it will make us more organized in that sense, and cut down on a little paperwork.â&#x20AC;? Vandall also left the door open to purchasing additional iPads for other city workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could certainly look at that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, I think this is still a relatively new technology for all people, but especially city managers and city clerks.

Ellsworth authorities continue to investigate a Memorial Day incident, in which a 15-year-old boy was taken by ambulance from the Ellsworth Municipal Swimming Pool to the Ellsworth County Medical Center, where he was treated and released. Police Chief Dave Smith said the boy, who was discovered inside the fence that surrounds the pool, was breathing but not responsive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have evidence alcohol was involved,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. He said other minors may also have been involved.

Ellsworth County burn ban imposed Ellsworth County commissioners approved a county-wide burn ban during a special meeting Tuesday morning. The ban is effective Tuesday, June 5, and will remain in place until rescinded by the commissioners. Ellsworth County commissioner Terry Kueser said area fire chiefs thought it would be prudent to put the burn ban in place due to the dry weather and the wheat harvest. He noted Russell County also has a burn ban in effect.

Fillion says speculation premature

Rob Fillion says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too early to speculate on his political intentions. In an article this past week in the Hutchinson News, the executive director of the Smoky Hill Development Corporation, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development arm, was named as a possible candidate for the Kansas House seat left open by the sudden death of Rep. Bob Bethell, R-Alden. The story was based on comments made by Fillion, Ellsworth County Republican chairman, at a meeting in Lyons. Rep. Bethell represented the 113th District, which was expected to take in Ellsworth County, now part of the 108th, following redistricting. However, lawmakers failed to reach agreement and redistricting is now in the courts. The only candidate to file so far in the 113th is semi-retired Sterling physician Tom Simpson, who also served as Rep. Bethellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign manager.

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Anniversary Summer is for exercise

Roy and Nancy Shute — then and now.

Shutes celebrate 50 years Roy and Nancy (Householter) Shute were married June 9, 1962, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner followed by a 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. reception Saturday, June 9, at St. Bernard’s Parish Hall. Hosts will be their children and grandchildren. Jim and Shawntelle Shute, Wichita; Steve Shute, Ellsworth; Cecelia Tanner, Junction City; Kaytlan and Austin Tanner,

Junction City; Bligh and Jace Shute, Wichita; and Lucas Shute, Ellsworth. Roy worked for Bud’s Motor Service, B & D International, Helwich Motor and the Ellsworth County Noxious Weed Department before opening his own business, S & S Service & Salvage, all in Ellsworth. Nancy has worked for Seitz Drug Company since 1963. The couple request no gifts. Cards may be sent to 906 Prospect, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

SENIOR MENUS June 11 - 15 ELLSWORTH 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. MONDAY — Tuna and noodles, (alt. chicken nuggets and potato wedges), carrots, wheat bread, mandarin oranges and milk. TUESDAY — Meatball sandwich, french fries, vegetable mix, wheat bread, strawberry shortcake. WEDNESDAY — Paprika chicken, potato salad, cucumbers, wheat bread, pears and milk. THURSDAY — Meatloaf, baked potato, winter blend, wheat bread, ambrosia and milk. FRIDAY — Beef biscuit roll, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread, fresh fruit and milk.

WILSON and HOLYROOD 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) 2523640. MONDAY — Tuna and noodles, (alt. chicken nuggets and potato wedges), carrots, wheat bread, mandarin oranges and milk. TUESDAY — Meatballs w/gravy, boiled potatoes, vegetable mix, wheat bread, strawberry shortcake and milk. WEDNESDAY — Paprika chicken, potato salad, cucumbers, wheat bread, pears and milk. THURSDAY — Sweet and sour pork, rice, winter blend, wheat bread, ambrosia and milk. FRIDAY — Pizza, Italian blend, peaches and milk.

Summer is here. Well not officially, but the kids are out of school. It is a time for them to take a break from the books, but they still need a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each day. And summer is a season to be on the move. Kids who are physically active have higher levels of self-esteem and exhibit lower levels of anxiety and stress. Most importantly, physically fit individuals enjoy overall better health. Hiking is a good way to get the family up and moving. Pick a trail close to town, or just take a long walk around the neighborhood. Up for a bigger challenge, take the family on a day hike, pack a lunch, strap on backpacks and walk your way to better health. Inexpensive outdoor toys like balls, hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk and Frisbees encourage active play. Activities with these “tools” can help with visual development and provide endless opportunities to practice a variety of movements. Use these “tools” in their traditional ways, or create an

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Extension Focus obstacle course or a relay. Have family members compete against each other to see who can complete the course the fastest. Or have the family work together, with each member completing the course while the clock is ticking. Then throughout the summer see if the family can improve their time. When the heat outside gets extreme, the fun does not have to stop. There are activities that can be enjoyed inside with little space or equipment. Jumping rope is a high intensity exercise that requires a certain basic skill that is easily learned. Jumping rope is easy to do and requires only a jump rope and space. Many homes have a basement area or a heated garage with room and a head clearance for

jumping rope, (a high ceilinged family room or foyer can also work.) Place a mat down if you are worried about carpet or floors. Dancing is a fun and easy way to burn calories and raise heart rates. All you need is the right music (CD or dance DVD) and enough space to avoid bumping into furniture. Wii, Wii Fit, Dance Dance revolution. With many sport games and exercise choices, these video games are a better choice than traditional games where sitting is the main activity. Join your child for some exercise this summer. Promote family togetherness and increase your wellness. Jamie Rathbun is the Family and Consumer Sciences agent in Ellsworth County. Her column appears the first and third weeks of the month. For more information on this column, nutrition, food safety, parenting, financial management, health and safety email Jamie at jrathbun@ksu.edu or call the Ellsworth County Extension Office at 785-472-4442.

Club News Traveling 12 Cards The Traveling Card Club met April 20 at the Wilson Senior Center with Betty Hunter as hostess. Hi winner was Zona Homeier, low winner was Shirley Peirano and traveling winner, Marilyn Soukup. Other players were Doris Oller, Charline Stoppel, Melva Boxberger, Karen Soukup, Jeannine Siefers, Sherrill Steinle, Louann Robison and Lucille Janda. The next meeting will be Aug. 27 at the Wilson Senior Center with Doris Oller as hostess. GWFC Sorosis The GFWC Sorosis Club of Wilson met in the Sample Room of the Midland Railroad Hotel Monday, May 14. Roll call was answered by program suggestions for 2012-13 meetings. It was announced that Andrea Mattas from Wilson High School was the winner of the 2012 Sorosis Scholarship. Alice Whitmer reported on the GFWC of Kansas state convention April 20-21 in Wichita. Members attending from Wilson were Alice Malir, Lucille Janda and Alice Whitmer. There were 82 in attendance with 76 club women present. The new state president is Jeanne Urban, who will emphasize the arts. The new 6th District president is Diane O’Connor, Ellsworth. A number of entries in the arts were displayed during the convention. Lucille Janda’s Swedish weaving afghan was awarded grand champion. The Sixth District Convention will be held in Wilson at the Senior Center Saturday, Sept. 22. The project during the meeting will be filling bags of comfort items for veterans. The Ellsworth club will furnish the bags and district clubs will furnish the contents. The comfort bags will then be taken to the GFWC Mississippi Valley Convention in Wichita to be used as table decorations and then given to a veterans hospital. The group enjoyed a meal served from the hotel kitchen. The history of the Midland Railroad Hotel was recounted by Tom Mahoney in a interesting presentation telling how the hotel began and progressed through the years to the present time.

Wilson Winners 4-H club members Cara Criswell, Anna Thielen and Rachel Sebesta plant flowers on Main Street in Wilson.

Wilson Winners 4-H The Wilson Winners 4-H Club met at 11:30 a.m. May 20 at the Wilson Senior Center. It was the parent’s meeting. Roll call was a thing that makes me grouchy. DNA samples for sheep, goats, and pigs going to the Kansas State Fair or the Kansas Junior Livestock Show are due June 15. The Ellsworth County 4-H Fair is July 17-20. The club voted to give a monetary gift to the graduating club members. A thank you was received from the Wilson after-prom. Jim Dlabal led the song “Little Bar of Soap”. Tonya Weinhold showed how to get rid of moths. Susan Kurz-Sebesta talked about the livestock judging team. Club members and parents planted the city flower planters for recreation. The next meeting will be the summer meeting. Time and place will be announced at a later date. Lukas Sebesta, Club Reporter

Passages May 8, 1902 News that we have been waiting a long time to hear, came to us at last, and we will tell it, as we know everybody wants to hear it. It is that a bouncing boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. George L. Levitt last Friday morning. The mother and baby are doing nicely, but the father has not been seen about his place of business since the happy event. John Cizek has commenced the erection of his new residence. The dimensions are 36x28, two stories high with a large cellar. W. J. Cole is laying up the cellar walls and they will be well done. Burr Storey has finished plastering Jerry Wild’s new house. George Seitz, Sr., has commenced work on his new building corner of First street and Douglas avenue. The excavation of the cellar will be finished this week. Its dimensions are 85x25x8 feet. Henry Scott is the dirt artist. Henry Prochaska gave a dance in his new granary last Saturday evening. There was a large crowd and a good time. Clark’s Cornet Band furnished the music. — Black Wolf Whispers. About ten days ago somebody stole a neck yoke and pole straps from our spring wagon in the rear of Kalina’s shop. Now, if that thief will return the straps may keep the neck yoke as a reward for his Honesty. —Elk Horn Hornlets. May 5, 1927 Members of the press club celebrated the first birth-

This photo from the Ellsworth County Historical Society shows the Farmers Co-op in Ellsworth in the 1950s.

day of the organization with a six o’clock dinner last Wednesday at the White House hotel. Advertisement place cards whose slogans were deemed suitable for each individual proved a striking part of the table decorations. A typewriter was used as a centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Silverwood were guests of the club. A short program was given after the dinner. Harold Grant, editor of the Bearcat school paper, was toast master. The following toasts were given: “Heads”, Ruth Reynolds; Leads, Opal Wilson; Editorials, Horace

Santry; Sports, Albert Hinshaw; “Ads”, Joyce Radiel; and Make-Up, Margaret Cadwell. Ellsworth city’s tourist camp grounds in the west part of town has been make ready for the annual tourist rush. The grounds have been raked clean, building and fire places renovated and a new driveway built of the south side. The wonderful Massey-Harris reaper thresher is known the world over as the leading and best combined harvester and thresher there is made. It cuts and threshes your wheat 50-75% cheaper than you can do it the old way. You can figure your harvest hands board and threshing and board; and helping your neighbors for two or three weeks — just figure all that up and you’ll find it costs you 20 cents more the way you are doing your harvesting. Now figure your harvesting with the Massey-Harris reaper thresher: you can do this work with very little help and with the oil and gas the cost is only 2 to 4 cents a bushel in your granary. Made to cut 10-12 and 15 feet swaths. See L. J. Masopust, Ellsworth, for a demonstration. May 1, 1952 PFC Frederick J. Mog, whose wife now lives in Wilson, is now fighting at the front in Korea with the 25th infantry division. Mog, a cannoneer in the 8th field artillery battalion’s battery C, arrived in Korea last month. He entered the army in July 1951. The market price for wheat was $2.24 per bushel.

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Rising Stars Taking the Tour Kellie Steinle, lead teacher for the preschool one room, right, answers various questions posed to her by Pat Svaty, middle, and Callie Reber during a tour of the new Ellsworth Child Care and Learning Center Friday afternoon. The center opened for business Monday.

I-R photo by Alan Rusch Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, left, congratulates Haley Acker of Hoisington during the annual Governor’s Scholars Awards ceremony May 6 in Topeka. Acker is the granddaughter of Thayer and Kay Smith of Ellsworth.

Governor’s Scholar Acker selected for prestigious award

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OPEKA — At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Haley Acker of Hoisington was selected to attend the 29th Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program May 6 in Topeka. The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are

selected from accredited public and private schools in the state. “These high school seniors have shown dedication in their studies and a commitment to learning. They’ve earned this honor, and I want to congratulate them on this achievement,” Governor Brownback said. “We also should recognize their families, teachers, and mentors for helping these outstanding students achieve their academic

goals.” Acker is the daughter of Yvonda Acker, now of Dodge City, and LeRoy Acker, Plainville. She is the granddaughter of Thayer and Kay Smith, Ellsworth. She graduated as valedictorian from Hoisington High School and served as president of the National Honor Society. Acker is attending Kansas State University in the fall as a Biology/ Pre-Med major.

Students make Bearcat honor roll Special to the I-R

fficials at Ellsworth High School have released the honor roll for the 2012 fall semester. Students included in the honor roll are: High Honor Roll (All As with one B or less) Seniors — Audrey Boeken, Ryan Canaan, Annie Hysong, McGregor Jones, Ben Murrell, Rebecca Olson, Shane Wilson. Juniors — Josh Bahr,

Kaley Brungardt, Brenn Cravens, Trevor Miley, Ashley Sippel, Rachel Thaemert, Noah Trapp. Sophomores — Maycee Jones, Ty Nienke, Tristan Ptacek, Laura Rankin, Macie Rohr. Freshmen — Shannon Keith, Mika Ptacek, Nathaniel Trapp. Regular Honor Roll (GPA of 3.25 to 3.867) Seniors — Garrett Bland, Brandon Cantrell, Mark Cunningham, Jacob Froese, Clint Glaser, Anna Hand, Becky Hochman,

Brandon Jones, Heather Martin, Amelia Maze, Nicole Whitmer. Juniors — Marissa Bland, Lainey Dunn, Julia Hood, Jacob Kralik, Tyler Lamb, Whitney Williams, Riley Zamrzla. Sophomores — Jenae Chegwidden, Halle Connally, Kylene Elliott, Grant Glaser, Matthew Keener, Kailee Landon, Jack Nuss Jr. Freshmen — Lucas Barta, Connor Davis, Katanna Davis, Taylor Dunn, Aubrey Hawks, Amy Kempke, Alyssa Lamb, Kyeeton Soukup, Roy Zelenka.

Student Stars

Bunch receives LPN degree

Bailey Bunch of Kanopolis was awarded a licensed practical nurse degree during North Central Bunch Kansas Technical College’s commencement ceremony May 11 in Beloit. Her parents are Mike and Dawnae Bunch.

Rice earns ESU degree

Aubrey P. Rice of Ellsworth was a candidate for undergraduate graduation from Emporia State University during commencement exercises May 12. Rice earned a bachelor of science in education, English, theatre, communication, magna cum laude.

About 600 students were candidates for undergraduate degrees. Carrying the distinction of Magna cum laude meant Rice was graduated with a 3.7 grade point average. Commencement speakers included Robba Moran, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. The commencement address was delivered by Lana Scrimsher Oleen of Manhattan, an Emporia State alumnae, chair of the ESU Foundation and former Kansas senator.

Local students earn KSU honors

Several Ellsworth County and area students were among the 3,200 from Kansas State University to earn honors for their academic performances in the spring 2012 semester. To qualify for semester

honors, students must have earn a grade point average of 3.75 or above on at least 12 hours of graded course work. Students earning semester honors also receive commendations from their college dean, and the honors are recorded on their permanent academic records. Local and area students recognized were: Brookville: William Son. Ellsworth: Kandice Bowie, Timothy Hoffman, Logan Katzenmeier, Hayley Keener. Geneseo: Tara Killingsworth, Clayton Wires. Holyrood: Bailea Phelan, Kieran Phelan. Kanopolis: Kassy Landon, Graciela Orozco. Wilson: Joshua Dlabal, Justine Dlabal. Dorrance: Andrew Ptacek.

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ith an eye to Ellsworth’s future, members of the Ellsworth City Council approved a stormwater drainage study at their May 29 meeting at City Hall. Kirkham Michael, with an office in Ellsworth, will conduct the study at a cost of $29,500. The company’s Jon Halbgewachs said the survey will determine drainage conditions and possible problems under different storm events. Council members in the past have expressed concerns about the effect of development along Kansas Highway 140, between Kansas Highways 156 and 14, on flooding to the south. The city experienced problems a few years ago when two sixinch rains fell within days of each other and flooded downtown streets. “I’d like to see what it costs to slow it [the water] down or reroute it,” Mayor Steve Bahan said. Halbgewachs said the study will include options for the council, along with funding suggestions. “It’s a lot of money, but it’s money well spent,” Bahan said. “We

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need to be looking at it because there could be real problems if we don’t.” In other business: • Council members promised to look into the installation of playground equipment on the 8th Street ball park, which also is used for soccer. The request came from Ellsworth resident Carol Hicks and her daughter. • Doug McKinney of the North-Central Regional Planning Commission updated council members on housing programs for both rehabilitation and demolition. Officials indicated an interest in investigating Ellsworth’s participation. “Everybody agrees there is a housing need,” Bahan said. • City attorney Carey Hipp reported she had forwarded the final review appraisal on land for a new Ellsworth Municipal Airport runway to the Federal Aviation Administration for approval. “It’s moving, but not very quickly,” Hipp said. • Council members

authorized Bahan to sign a deed to transfer a small parcel of cityowned land to Jeff and Jolene Hoffman to straighten their property line at Hoffman Motors. • Council members approved Mayor Bahan’s committee appointments: Library board (4 years) — Jan Hood; tourism and convention (3 years) — Janet Carswell, Georgina Bates and Linda Kohls; Public Building Commission (2 years) — Mark Herzog and Murray Marston; Planning Commission (3 years) — temporarily vacant; airport advisory (3 years) — Larry Adamek and Loren Dees; golf course advisory (3 years) — Donnie Stone and Karlton Place; Ellsworth substance abuse (no term limit) — Holly Fries; Ellsworth City Housing Authority (4 years) — Greg Heller (fills term that ends May 2014), Pat Bender, Virgil Beougher and Sherry Worrell.

ore 2012-13 budget requests from department heads were received during Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commission. Ellsworth County appraiser Carl Miller requested $133,090 for his department — up $15,412 from last year’s $117,678. Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz requested $843,996 — up 9.3 percent from last year’s $786,986 request. He said the bulk of the increase was for personnel services. Additional funds were also requested for maintenance on the Cross Match electronic fingerprint machine, fuel, inmate health care, and inmate food. In other business: • After a 15-minute executive session with Miller to discuss nonelected personnel, commissioners approved raising Miller’s salary from $39,000 a year to $45,000 a year, effective July 1. • Miller said there were seven applicants for the 2013 Ellsworth County Neighborhood Revitalization program. Four other applications are in the works. He will certify the 2012 valuations to Ellsworth County clerk Jan Andrews June 7. Later in

June, Miller will begin reassessing and taking exterior pictures of the 17 percent of properties in Ellsworth County he does annually. This year, the properties are almost entirely in the City of Ellsworth. • Commissioners approved Resolution 2012-R-09, authorizing the sale of the former Century Manufacturing property to the Ellsworth County Healthcare Foundation. • Commissioners approved the reappointment of Russell “Rusty” Bunch of Kanopolis to the Smoky Hill Economic Development Corporation board of directors. In May 26 business: • Attorney John Sherman, representing the Ellsworth County Healthcare Foundation; Ellsworth County attorney Joe Shepack, and Ellsworth County Medical Center chief executive officer Roger Masse and board attorney Roger Peterson discussed the purchase and sale to the Foundation of the property known as the Century Addition to the City of Ellsworth. An agreement has been drawn up between ECMC and the Foundation to lease the space from the Foundation. All attorneys agreed to the purchase and lease agreement. The

commissioners approved the sale for $350,000. • Commissioners approved an $8,255 change order from Hedlund Electric for the Ellsworth County Jail electrical project. The total amount of the project will be $15,030. • Keith Haberer, director of Ellsworth County Emergency Management, said the county received two Motorola XTL 2500 mobile radios from the North Central Homeland Security Region. One will be given to the EMS, while the other will stay in Haberer’s office for use in a command center during emergencies. • Haberer said he has visited by telephone with officials from the Post Rock Wind Farm several times. He noted the Wilson Fire Department has done some high angle rescue training with wind farm personnel. • A letter of support for the City of Ellsworth’s bicycle path grant application was approved. • Resolution 2012-R-08 was approved. It is necessary, because the county refinanced hospital bonds and will need to do take specific steps to comply with Internal Revenue Service procedures. The next meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners will be at 9 a.m. Monday, June 11, at the county courthouse.

Czech Fest open beer consumption discussed By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

ILSON — The possibility of allowing adults to have open containers of beer outside of the social garden area during the Czech Festival was discussed during Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council. Kayla Cullens, chairwoman of the city’s Czech Festival Committee, asked the council to allow adults attending the festival more space within the Lions Club Park area to consume beer from a specially-marked plastic tumbler. The tumbler could only be purchased if the patron had a Czech Fest wristband. The wristband would signify the patron was of legal age to pur-

chase beer. Cullens said unless allowing more lattitude for open containers at the Czech Fest is tried, it will never be known if the majority of Wilson citizens are in favor of the matter or not. “We’ll follow all the rules,” she said. “No coolers will be allowed at all.” “I’m not for it at all,” said council member Linda Bushnell. The council asked Wilson City attorney Paul J. Kasper to look into the legalities of the matter and report back before action is taken. In other business: • Cullens reported the Czech Fest brochures were at the printer and will arrive Thursday for distribution. She noted all entertainment for the Czech Fest has been

secured, and there are four entries so far for the battle of the bands. She said the softball tournament will be co-ed this year, with all proceeds going back to the Czech Festival except for concessions. Those proceeds will go to the fight against breast cancer. • Jane Galliart of the city board of health gave brief reports on inspections she did of properties at 705 27th Street, 2209 Avenue F, 805 27th Street, 2212 Avenue E, and 714 24th Street. Most involved unkept yards, debris and trash. One had mold growing on the home. No action was taken. • After a public hearing, the council gave the owner of 714 24th St. until Friday, June 8, to clean up that property.

“Hopefully, we can get this resolved permanently,” council member Justin Chestnut said. • The council approved Resolution 3-2012, directing the owner of 2212 Avenue E to clean up that property by June 25. If it is not cleaned up by that date, the city will clean it up and bill the owner for the work. • The name “Pride Park” was approved for the city’s spray water park. • The council approved a proposed planning timeline for the 2013 budget. • An adjustment to the voluntary health and dental insurance information contained in the employee handbook was approved. • Building permits for John Zamrzla and Mike Fisher were approved.

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• After a five minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, employee Lacy Major was given a raise in her wages from $7.25 per hour to $7.70 per hour, staring June 1. • No action was taken after a five minute executive session to discuss matters pertaining to attorney-client privilege. • No action was taken after a 10 minute executive session for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property. • Wes Buehler, city superintendent, reported the Union Pacific Railroad has hired a con-

tractor to mow property on the railroad right-ofway. Previously, the city crew mowed the property and billed the railroad. “We’ll just see how it goes,” Buehler said. • Buehler said city crews dug one regular and one cremation grave at Wilson City Cemetery. Streets were swept, a water leak between the city shop and the power plant was repaired, the angle parking stripes were repainted, and the inside of the restrooms at Lions Club Park were painted. The next meeting of the Wilson City Council will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 18, at city hall.

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Ellsworth County junior high track Area schools have good seasons on the track and field

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At left, the record-breaking seventh grade 4X1600 meter relay team of Kaden Davis, Ian Trapp, David Koralek and Tevin Rice pose with the baton at the Hoisington track meet. Right, Amy Westerman leads the pack in the 1600 meter run at the Ellsworth Invitational.

Bearcat boys break school records BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

he Ellsworth Junior High boys’ track team had a pretty good season in 2012, spurred on by the seventh grade boys’ team that placed first at the North Central Activities Association meet May 8 in Beloit. In fact, the seventh grade boys won every meet of the season except the Russell Invitational, where they placed second. Leading the way for the seventh graders was the 4X1600 meter relay team that continuously set school records as it competed. Ian Trapp, David Koralek, Tevin Rice and Kaden Davis finished the season with a 4:04.98 Ellsworth Junior High School record, set at the May 1 Ellsworth Invitational meet in Ellsworth. The team also holds the NCAA Junior High seventh grade record of 4:06.95. Also setting a seventh grade NCAA record, was the 400 meter relay team of Luke Oberle, Trapp, Koralek and Rice with a time of 51.56. Davis also set a new Ellsworth Junior High record in the pole vault with a leap of 9’ at the Ellsworth Invitational meet. He also set the NCAA meet record with a leap of 8’ 6”. Trapp holds the seventh grade EJHS record in the javelin event with a throw of 106’ 9”.

The eighth grade boys won the St. John Quadrangular and placed fourth at the Hoisington Invitational track meet. Anthony Miller, a cross country runner in the fall season, threw the javelin 97’ 3” for a new EJHS record at the Ellsworth Invitational meet. Results of the NCAA Junior High League meet Seventh grade boys — Team placed first with 127 points. — 100 meter dash: Oberle, 27.10, second; Davis, 13.60, third; Braden Holecek, 13.79, sixth. 200 meter dash: Oberle, 27.10, second; Holecek, 28.24, sixth. 400 meter dash: Rice, 58.99, first; Brandon Kern, 1:29.59; Wyatt Travnichek, 1:42.39. 800 meter run: Patrick Zamrzla, 2:41.85; Colton Hower, NT; Kellen Dunn, NT. 1600 meter run: Davis, 5:15.13, first; Zamrzla, 5:54.44, fifth; Kern, NT. 100 meter hurdles: Zamrzla, 19.86, third; Hower, 21.38, fifth. 4X100 meter relay: Oberle, Trapp, Koralek and Rice, 51.56, first. 4X200 meter relay: Raymond Enriquez, Maurice Harkins, Jackson Connally, Holecek, 2:04.28, fourth. High jump: Trapp, 4’ 10”, first; Rice, 4’ 6”, second. Long jump: Koralek, 15’ 4.5”, second; Oberle, 14’ 1.5”; Enriquez, 13’ 2”. Pole vault: Koralek, 7’ 6”, second; Zamrzla, 6’. Shot: Jacob Kerby, 30’ 2”, sixth; Chase Mueller, 25’ 11’; Wyatt Ploutz, 22’ 2”. Discus: Kerby, 92’ 2”, third; Enriquez, 75’ 4”; Dunn, 70’. Javelin: Trapp, 4’ 2”, third; Keener, 65’

Eighth grade boys and girls win Central Prairie League titles BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

LAFLIN — The Central Plains Junior high track teams had a good day at the May 8 Central Prairie League Junior High track meet in Claflin, with the eighth grade boys and girls winning their meets. The girls won with 94 team points and the boys rolled up 148 points against 10 teams competing at the event. On the girls’ side, Taylor Rolfs won the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:06.0; won the 75 meter hurdles with a time of 13.34 and the 200 meter hurdles with a time of 34.39. The girls won the 4X100 meter relay with the team of Rolfs, Ryanne Hekele, Kaycee Steiner and Reagan Phelan turning in a time of 57.13. The 4X200 meter team of Hekele, Steiner, Kendi Maxwell and Kaylyn Oberle won its event with a time of 2:11.50. The boys had several first place finishes with Braedan Crites winning the 400 meter dash with a time of 59.24. He also won the 200 meter hurdles with a time of 29.70. Michael Ryan won the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:37.46 and took the gold in the 3200 meter run with a time of 12:15.15.

The 4X100 meter relay team of Brady Rugan, Levi Martin, Cody Price and Clark Besthorn placed first with a time of 52.86. The 4X200 meter relay team of Ryan, Martin, Rugan and Besthorn won its event with a time of 1:53.18. In the field events, Trustin Kreft placed first in the long jump with a distance of 17’ 3.5”. The seventh grade girls had their share of wins. Brittney Beck won the 200 meter hurdles with a time of 36.02. Kylee Kasselman won the 75 meter hurdles with a time of 14.32. Holi Payne dominated the throwing events, winning the shot put with a 28’ 6” toss and the discus with a 69’ 3” throw. On the boys’ side, Trey Schulte won the discus competition with a 97’ 6” toss. Results of the Central Prairie League Junior High track meet Seventh grade boys — 200 meter dash: Schulte, 28.04, fourth. 400 meter dash: Schulte, 1:03.77, fifth. 800 meter run: Bryce Miller, 2:40.78, fourth. 1600 meter run: James Randenberg, 5:48.03, fourth. 4X100 meter relay: Miller, Radenberg, Aaron Schneweis and Schulte, 57.0, third. 4X200 meter relay: See OILERS, Page B2

9”; Ploutz, 57’ 9”. Seventh grade girls — Team placed fifth with 64 points. — 100 meter dash: Jessica Mackey, 13.89, first; Janae Schulte, 17.06; Sarina Fay, 17.12. 200 meter dash: Malley Jones, 34.93, Maddie Plughoeft, 41.59. 400 meter dash: Cheyenne Hellebust, 1:07.62, second; Amy Westerman, 1:17.80; 800 meter run: Hellebust, 2:45.90, second; Westerman, 2:58.57, fourth. 1600 meter run: Westerman, 2:58.57, fourth. 100 meter low hurdles: Emma Klein, 20.70; Ashlee Lake, 21:50; Jones, 21.83. 4X100 meter relay: Lake, Hellebust, Mackey and Jacey Reid, 1:01.89, fourth. 4X200 meter relay: Fay, Schulte, Reid and EmmaRae Svaty, X:18.19. High jump: Hellebust, X’ 6:, second; Lake, X’; Pflughoeft, NH. Long jump: Mackey, 12’ 5”; Klein, 10’ 11.75”, Bunch, 10’ 8.75”. Pole vault: Taylor Bunch, 5’ 6”, fifth; Jones, 5’6”. Shot: Natalie Soukup, 28’ 6”, first; Dixie Ellegood, 14’ 6”; Jessie Graves, ND. Discus: Soukup, 74’ 8.5”, second; Ellegood, 35’. Javelin: Soukup, 47’ 11”; Graves, ND. Eighth grade boys — Team placed seventh with 39 points. — 100 meter dash: Jordan Waymaster, 13.52, fourth; Zach Reed, 14.07. 200 meter dash: Nick Flynn, 26.58; Waymaster, 28.47. 400 meter dash: Dodge Ellegood, 1:18.01; Nick Snelling, 1:32.82. 800 meter run: Ellegood, 2:51.88; Snelling, NT. 1600 meter run: Nick Flynn, 5:29.81, second.

3200 meter run: Miller, 13:16.27, fifth. 100 meter hurdles: Zac Jacobo, 19.63; Noah Gose, 21.84. 4X100 meter relay: Waymaster, Flynn, Reed, Garrett Koralek, 52.27, first. 4X200 meter relay: Jacobo, Koralek, Aaron Panzer, James Thaemert, 2:01.66, sixth. 4X400 meter relay: Jacobo, Miller, Ellegood, Thaemert, 4:53.95, fifth. High jump: Panzer, 4’ 8”, sixth; Thaemert, 4’ 6”; Gose, 4’ 2”. Long jump: Flynn, 16’ 2”, third; Panzer, 14’ 2”, Koralek, ND. Triple jump: Miller, 25’ 8”, Gose, 25’ 5”. Shot: Reed, 34’ 7”, sixth; Ethan Haase, 23’ 8”. Discus: Reed, 80’ 9”; Waymaster, 77’ 2”; Haase, ND. Javelin: Miller, 92’ 6”, sixth. Eighth grade girls — Team placed seventh with 17.5 points. — 100 meter dash: Allie Julian, 14.70; Marya Weinhold, 15.11. 200 meter dash: Allie Julian, 29.93. 400 meter dash: Lily Wood, 1:08.20. 800 meter run: Kelsea Kraus, NT. 1600 meter run: Kraus, NT. 100 meter low hurdles: Mara Cunningham, 26.44. 4X100 meter relay: Audra Julian, Wood, Weinhold and Allie Julian, 57.58, third. 4X400 meter relay: Wood, Audra Julian, Weinhold and Whitney Bahr, X:55.96, fifth. High jump: Weinhold, 4’ 6”, third; Wood, 4’2”; Allie Julian, 4’. Long jump: Bahr, 12’ 9”; Cunningham, 10’ 8”; Kraus, 10’ 7”. Pole vault: Cunningham, 4’ 6”. Shot: Jennifer Bettenbrock, 23’ 3.5”; Emmy Kempke, 22’ 4”. Discus: Bettenbrock, 61’ 0.5”; Kempke, 39’ 11”.

Wilson seventh grade boys win NPL league title BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

ILSON — The Wilson Junior High Dragons had a great season on the track and field, setting several school and meet records along the way. At the April 18 Russell meet, Trey Fink set a meet record winning the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.53 and another meet record in the 400 meter dash with a time of 2:44.68. Long distance runner Kameron Wurtz won the 1600 meter run and set a meet record with a time of 5:47.94. On the girls’ side, eighth grader Ashlyn Weinhold placed second at the meet, but set a WJHS record with a 33’ 1” toss of the shot put. At the April 24 Southern Cloud Invitational meet at Beloit, the sixth and seventh grade boys’ team of Tanner Schulmeister, Wurtz, Uriah Steinike and Fink shattered the old WJHS record of 2:02.71 with a time of 1:55.59 in the medley relay. Times, distances and heights continued to improve for the team as the season progressed, cumulating in the Northern Plains League meet, May 3 at Tescott. The sixth and seventh grade boys’ team placed first at the

meet and the eighth grade girls’ team placed third. The sixth and seventh grade 4X200 meter relay team of Schulmeister, Wurtz, Steinike and Fink broke the WJHS record with a first place win, turning in a time of 1:55.68. Fink also placed first in the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.91 and won the 400 meter dash with a time of 1:02.03. Wurtz won the 1600 meter event with a time of 5:49.61. In the field events, Fink won the triple jump with a leap of 30’ 4”. Grant Weinhold won the shot put with a toss of 28’ 11.5”. For the eighth grade girls’ team Ambria Roberson placed first in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:51.00 and won the 1600 meter event with a time of 6:08.37. Results of the Northern Plains Leauge meet: Sixth and seventh grade boys — 100 meter dash: Schulmeister, 13.7, second; Jayden Bess, 13.76, sixth. 200 meter dash: Schulmeister, 28.85, third. 800 meter run: Uriah Steinike, 2:36.17, second; Wurtz, 2:44.28, third; Aaron Dlabal, 2:47.22, fourth. 1600 meter run: Dlabal, 5:49.61, second; Ryan Lemons, See WILSON, Page B2

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 7, 2012

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ALL LEAGUE SOFTBALL PLAYERS

MARK McCOY/Ellsworth County I-R

Three Lady Bearcats were named to the North Central Activities Association all league teams. Pitcher Brenn Cravens, left, and centerfielder Amie Maze, center, were both named to the first team and catcher Kailee Landon was named to the honorable mention team.

ALL LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS

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Shortstop Jacob Froese, left, was named to the NCAA all league first team and centerfielder Clint Glaser was named to the honorable mention team. Both are from Ellsworth High School.

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Ethan Hubbard, Schneweis, Kyle Lewis and Collin Schlochtermeier, 2:16.14, fourth. 4X800 meter medley relay: Hubbard, Lewis, Radenberg and Schlochtermeier, 2:18.94. High jump: Lewis, 4’, sixth; Schneweis, 4”. Long jump: Miller, 15’, third; Schlochtermeier, 10’ 10.5”; Nicholas Zajic, 9’ 10”. Triple jump: Miller,31’ 1.5”, fourth. Shot: Radenberg, 26’ 11.75”, sixth; Gus Bain, 22’ 11”; Schlochtermeier, 22’ 7”. Discus: John ross Moran, 91’ 6”, second; Devin Stumps, 38’ 7”. Seventh grade girls —100 meter dash: Cassidy Crites, 14.94, sixth. 200 meter dash: Beck, 31.73; Keely Hipp, 32.14. 400 meter dash: Beck, 1:12.0,fifth; Jada Whiterock, 1:18.72. 800 meter run: Kirsten Gunder, 2:54.61, sixth; Jade Wissing, 3:06.86; Emma Williams, 3:19.93. 1600 meter run: Chelsey Bieberle, 6:29.87, third; Janae Ryan, 6:31.39, fourth; Wissing, 6:48.90, sixth. 4X100 meter relay: Crites, Bieberle, Hipp and Kasselman, 1:00.14, second. 4X200 meter relay: Crites, Ryan, Beck and Bieberle, 2:07.61, second. 4X800 meter medley relay: Alyssa Kreft, Hipp, Gunder and Ryan, 2:18.50, fourth. High jump: Crites, 4’ 4”, fourth; Kasselman, 4’ 2”, sixth; Ryan, 4’ 2”. Long

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jump: Wissing, 12’ 3.5”, sixth; Bieberle, 12’ 1”; Kreft, 11’ 11.25”. Triple jump: Whiterock, 21’ 7”. Shot: Kasselman, 24’ 11”; Maya Bailey, 21’ 8”. Discus: Kreft, 59’ 3”, fifth; Bailey, 52’ 4”. Eighth grade boys —100 meter dash: Kreft, 12.80, second; Crites, 12.86, third. 200 meter dash: Kreft, 26.72, second; Martin, 28.47, sixth. 400 meter dash: Martin, 1:02.49, fourth. 800 meter run: Price, 2:26.44, second. 75 meter hurdles: Besthorn, 14.0, third. 200 meter hurdles: Besthorn, 32.07, fourth. High jump: Crites, 5’ 2”, second; Hunter Ingham, 4’ 10”, third; Price, 4’ 10”, fourth. Long jump: Brady Rugan, 15’ 4.5”. Triple jump: Rugan, 31’ 3.75”. Shot: Ingham, 29’ 4.74”. Discus: Kreft, 131’, second; Price, 120’ 2”, third, Ingham, 108’ 3”, sixth. Eighth grade girls — 100 meter dash: Phelan, 13.80, second. 200 meter dash: Steiner, 32.69, sixth. 800 meter run: Kaylyn Oberle, 3:10.04, sixth. 1600 meter run: Oberle, 6:51.34, fourth. 3200 meter run: Lexi Broeker, 17:04.06, fifth; Kylee Girard, 17:10.59. Long jump: Phelan, 13’ 9”, third; Hekele, 13’ 3.75”, fourth. Triple jump: Phelan, 29’ 3.5”, second. Shot: Kendi Maxwell, 27’ 11.5”, Lexi Broeker, 26’ 11.5”. Discus: Maxwell, 77’ 3”, third; Oberle, 67’ 2”, fifth; Girard, 59’ 3”.

Employee of the week Lori Steinle, RN, was selected as this week’s Golden Living Center Wilson employee of the week. Lori has been employed at the center for 33 years. Lori is dearly loved by the residents and staff for her dedication, persistence, loving care and devotion to providing the best care possible. Golden Living Center Wilson provides quality healthcare for up to fifty residents, including those needing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. The Living Center has been part of the Wilson community since1970. Golden Living Center Wilson is located at 611 31st Street in Wilson and can be reached by calling 785-658-2505.

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6:31.85, fourth. 4X100 meter relay: Lemons, Kyle Goldwater, Wurtz and Steinike, 1:08.84, third. Medley relay: Dlabal, Lemons, Steinike, and Weinhold, 2:14.02, second. High jump: Goldwater, 4’6”, second; Schulmeister, 4’ 4”, fourth. Long jump: Goldwater, 12’ 7.75”, sixth. Triple jump: Goldwater, 28’, second. Discus: Weinhold, 67’ 4”, fifth. Sixth and seventh grade girls — 400 meter dash: Riley Dietz, 1:14.77, second. 800 meter run: Katelyn Zelenka, 3:07.07, second; Sheyanne Drylie, 3:36.88, fifth. 1600 meter run: Katrina Zorn, 8:11.91, third. 4X100 meter relay: Madison Hansen, Katelin Hoch, Katrina Zorn and Drylie, 1:07.90, third. 4X200 meter relay: Drylie, Hoch, Katrina Zorn and Kendyl Zorn, 2:28.08. Medley relay: Hansen, Kendyl Zorn, Hoch and Dietz, 2:22.49. Triple jump: Dietz, 25’ 2”, second. Shot: Hoch, 26’ 2.5”, second; Hansen, 22’ 9”, sixth. Discus: Hoch, 52’ 3”, fifth. Eighth grade boys — 100 meter dash: Jordyn Steinike, 13.5, second; James Pinault, 14.38, fourth; Tanner Reeves, 15.46, fifth. 200 meter dash: Steinike, 28.13, third. 4X100 meter relay: Pinault, Reeves, Heath Cox and Steinike, 58.33, third. High jump: Steinike, 4’ 6”, fourth. Long jump: Pinault, 14’ 0.25”, fourth. Shot: Pinault, 29’ 4”, fifth. Discus: Cox, 94’ 8.5”, fourth. Eighth grade girls — 100 meter dash: Katie Slechta, 15.55, sixth. 200 meter dash: Emma Ristvedt, 34.44, fifth; Slechta, 34.54, sixth. 400 meter dash: Weinhold, 1:13.23, second. 4X100 meter relay: Annie Ernst, Destiny Pfannensteil, Ristvedt and Slechta, 1:05.18, fourth. Medley relay: Ernst, Slechta, Roberson and Weinhold, 2:19.94, third. High jump: Ristvedt, 4’, second; Roberson, 3’ 8”, third; Ernst, 3’ 6”, fifth. Shot: Weinhold, 30’ 2”, third. Discus: Weinhold, 62’ 4”, fourth; Ristvedt, 60’ 10”, fifth.

Senior Senior Smiles Smiles Dental Tips for Seniors

Dental Emergencies & Injuries There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. One way to reduce the chances of damage to your teeth, lips, cheek and tongue is to wear a mouthguard when participating in sports or recreational activities that may pose a risk. Avoid chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy, all of which can crack a tooth. Cut tape using scissors rather than your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Most dentists reserve time in their daily schedules for emergency patients. Call your dentist and provide as much detail as possible about your condition. Remember, pain is a signal that something is wrong—a problem that will not disappear even if the pain subsides.

We hope this information is helpful in keeping your mouth healthy.

Mark A. Herzog, D.D.S. 804 East 8th • Ellsworth, Kansas 785-472-5420

*Information courtesy of the American Dental Association.

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Sports

State track

Photographs from Kansas’ big meet Clockwise from left, Lady Oiler Tarilynn Hickel comes out of the starting blocks in the girls’ 2A 4X100 relay May 26 in Wichita. Ellsworth’s Riley Zamrzla competes in the boys’ 2A 1600 meter run May 26 in Wichita. Central Plains’ Miranda Burton throws the javelin in the girls’ 2A event May 26 in Wichita. Bearcat Jack Nuss inspects his 400 meter dash gold medal on the podium after winning the race May 26 in Wichita. Wilson’s Jake Stoppel glances to check his time in the preliminaries of the 1A 100 meter dash May 25 in Wichita.

I-R photos by Mark McCoy

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Holyrood Council talk turns heated BY Mark mccoy Ellsworth County I-R

OLYROOD — The Holyrood City Council had a heated discussion concerning future expenditures, revenue increases and vehicle replacement at its May 14 meeting at City Hall. Foremost on the council’s radar was replacement and maintenance costs of the electrical substation the city purchased earlier this spring for $14,000. Holyrood belongs to the Kansas Power Pool, a co-op of about 30 municipalities that jointly purchase electricity to achieve better rates. The city had to purchase the substation from Western Cooperative Electric and — as its owner — will incur a maintenance cost of about $5,000 every five years. The station has to be inspected and oil drawn from the machinery and tested. The substation had an estimated life span of 20 years at the time of its purchase. At the Feb. 20 meeting, council member Roger Langdon urged the city to consider having back up parts “onhand” for the substa-

tion in case of an emergency or unforeseen failure. Cost of replacing the sub-station, using refurbished parts, is estimated to be $50,000. City Hall also is an issue. The aging building is in need of major repairs, including modern windows, heating and air conditioning, tuck pointing and roof replacement. Olsson Associates gave the city a rough estimate of $250,000 to remodel the building. For the third major expenditure — vehicle replacement — the council opened a vehicle replacement account in the city’s budget and will be adding funds there on an annual basis. In 2011, the city purchased a city truck to be used by the utilities and maintenance department to avoid increasing wear and tear on the city’s bucket truck. Holyrood also had to replace the city police car that died while on a traffic stop. “What a lot of people don’t understand is that by purchasing that truck, we save about $400 a month in fuel alone,” said council member Erik Howell. “We know that the bucket truck is aging and will need to be replaced in

the near future and that pick-up saves us a lot of wear and tear on a really expensive piece of equipment.” Howell also pointed out that the city’s tractor is nearing the end of its mechanical life and that replacing it with a modern industrial tractor would cost about $55,000. The tractor is used for a lot of city maintenance, including snow removal. Howell offered several ideas to generate additional money. He suggested the council look at raising the tax levy 2 mills to pay for the tractor and 1.5 mills for the fire department to replace aging hoses and equipment. He also proposed the city levy a sales tax of one percent for a period of three years to pay for the city hall refurbishments and the city raise the current electrical fee from $6 to $20 per month in gradual increases of $1.50 every six months. He had a list of cities whose electrical fees averaged about $20 per month. “Do all of those cities own their power supply like we do?” council member Brandon Koch asked Howell. Howell said he didn’t know. Koch also had a list of

towns that owned their own power supply and their average electrical charge was $8. Holyrood raised the minimum fee from $3 to $6 per month in 2011. Council member Christi Herber was concerned those living on a fixed income would find the electrical increase costly. “I would raise the rate to $8 tonight,” Koch said. “But I think that $20 per month could be quite a hardship.” Other council members were adamant about not raising the mill levy in light of the current state budget and the fact that Holyrood just reduced its mill levy which, until recently, was among the highest per capita in the state. The current Holyrood levy is 74.484 mills. Howell explained that raising the mill levy was just an option. Howell also pointed out that the city could not afford to continue to take a “nickel and dime” approach to aging vehicles and equipment. “We can’t just let that tractor break down, then fix it for $5,000 only to sell it later for $1,500,” he said. “Our fire hoses and some equipment is 20 years old and needs replaced.”

Howell said that raising a sales tax would not only generate revenue from Holyrood citizens, but from non-local people shopping in Holyrood. After a lengthy discussion, the council asked that the fire department submit a budget and decided to table revenue increases for a future meeting. Tami Schepmann of the Holyrood Park Committee reported the goal of $100,417 had been met to revitalize the Holyrood City Park’s playground equipment and grounds. Schepmann said the equipment had been ordered and that it was due to arrive by the last weekend of June. She said it was hoped the project could be completed by the middle of July. Schepmann gave council members a complete breakdown of cost and expenditures for the project. The city will host a street dance Saturday, July 14, featuring the premier central Kansas cover band, King Midas. The committee wants to have everything installed for the dance. Herber also said that plans are in the works for the city to host an Oktoberfest this fall.

In other council news: • Utilities supervisor Roy Folk informed the council that he was looking for an electrician to repair the light on the city’s water tower. He said that Utility Service Co., Inc. of Perry, Ga. has the maintenance contract on the tower and was unable to find an electrician willing to travel to Holyrood to repair it. Folk said that he was searching for a local electrician and would bill Utility Service for the repair. • The council approved a purchase of construction fencing for the city. • The council noted that the hearing for derelict property located at 404 Concord is scheduled for the June 4 meeting of the Holyrood city council. The council asked that Mark Breford, city safety inspector, inspect various properties in the city. • The council also considered holding an election to decide whether the current city hall should be remodeled or replaced. The council tabled a decision for a future meeting. The next scheduled meeting of the Holyrood City Council was June 4 at City hall.

Masonic Lodge hosts awards ceremony Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Kansas. Also honored but not present were Tom Renard of Ellsworth, Steve Chard of Lincoln, Raymond C. Wallert of Kansas City, Mo., Wayne Wallace of Lincoln and Louis Hendrickson of Lincoln. Each year, the Ellsworth Lodge sponsors music students to attend the Kansas

By Kurt Krupp Special to the I-R

THIS WEEKEND ONLY!

he 2012 Masonic awards banquet of Ellsworth Lodge No. 146 AF&AM was conducted March 31, with Worshipful Master Kendall Rathbun introducing the program. A unique aspect of this year’s banquet included Lincoln Lodge No. 154, which again joined in the Ellsworth festivities to recognize members from both lodges for their achievements. Rathbun told the assembled crowd about some of the many ways that Ellsworth Lodge had given back to the community during the previous year. From taking fruit baskets to the nursing homes in

Courtesy photo by Michael and Diane O’Connor

Worshipful Master Kendall Rathbun, left, with Audrey Boeken, the winner of the Ellsworth Masonic Lodge essay contest. Anna Hand placed second in the essay contest.

Ellsworth and Wilson to donating to the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute at the KU Cancer Center, the lodge had taken on an active role in improving the lives of those in

their local communities, across Kansas and the nation. A 50 year emblem was presented to Clayton Fischer of Salina by M.W. Donald D. Newman Jr.,

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Masonic All-State Band Camp. The student for this past year was Amelia Maze, who was unable to attend the banquet. The 2012 Kansas Shrine Bowl will be held July 28 on the Emporia State University campus. Brian Anderson, director of the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School music program, was also recognized for his contributions and assistance in

helping find interested students to be part of the band camp. The Masons also sponsor a local essay contest. The winning essay is then sent to be judged at the state level. The winner for the Ellsworth lodge’s contest was Audrey Boeken, with second place going to Anna Hand. The Lincoln Lodge’s winners were Larrissa Liggett and Elaina Haberer.

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 7, 2012

Religion

Church Services In Ellsworth County brookville

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. St. Wenceslaus Catholic Fr. Jarett Konrade 2807 Ave. D (785) 658-3361 Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

John 3:16 I

n Chicago during the Great Depression there was a little boy who sold newspapers on the street corner to help provide for his family. His tattered jacket that was about three sizes too small provided little relief from the bitter Winter Chicago wind. On one particularly cold day the young man was nearly frostbitten when a policeman approached him. “Son, do you know that big white house on the corner a couple of blocks up? “Yes sir. I pass it every day on my way to this corner.” “Well, I want you to walk over there, step up onto the porch and knock on the door. When the lady that lives there answers just say “John 3:16”. The young man did as he was told. He walked up to the door and knocked. A kind face appeared at the door and the boy looked up and said “John 3:16”. The gentle lady opened the door wide and invited the cold, shivering, dirty little boy to come into the living room where there was a roaring fire blazing in the fireplace. As he sat there getting warm and cozy he said to himself, “John 3:16. I don’t understand it; but it sure does make a cold little boy warm!” Soon that lady came out and led the boy into the dining room where there was a feast of all the foods that he loved. She sat him down and he began to eat. He ate until he couldn’t stuff another bite in his mouth; and then he said to himself, “John 3:16. I don’t understand it, but it sure does make a hungry little boy full!” After he had eaten the kind woman took him up to a huge bathroom with a large bathtub filled with water and bubbles. “You take a nice bath and then put on these pajamas”, she told him. As the young man sat in the first bath he had in quite a long time and scrubbed through the layers of dirt, he said to himself, “John 3:16. I don’t understand it, but it sure does make a dirty little boy clean.” After his bath the lady brought him to a bedroom that had the biggest bed he had ever seen. He laid down and immediately fell fast asleep. In the morning he awoke to the smells of his favorite breakfast, bacon and eggs. As he was getting dressed in the clothes the woman had laid out for him, the boy said to himself, “John 3:16. I don’t understand it, but it sure does make a tired little

(Luke 21:28) Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand. Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way.

Pastor Billy Kryger

Pastor’s Podium boy rested!” He went downstairs and the table was once again filled with food that he loved. After breakfast, the kind, gentle lady led the boy back into the living room and in front of the fire. She asked him, “Son, do you understand what ‘John 3:16’ means?” “No ma’am. The first time I heard it was when that nice policeman told me to say it when you answered the door.” She took her Bible and began to explain to him about the love of God and Jesus’ dying on the cross. The little boy accepted God’s gift of everlasting life that day. Then he said to himself, “John 3:16. I still don’t understand it, but it makes a lost little boy saved!” I don’t understand John 3:16 either. I don’t understand why “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” But I believe it and I’m thankful for it. Anyone — young or old, handsome or homely, intelligent or ignorant, rich or poor — who puts their faith and trust in the shed blood of the Lord, Jesus Christ, plus nothing, minus nothing, as the payment for the penalty of their sin, is a recipient of God’s free gift of salvation. If you don’t have that assurance get it settled right now. It’s not in what church you attend or what your social background is or even how religious you are. Because it’s not about religion, it’s about a relationship with a risen Saviour. God bless you.

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

He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are kindness and constancy toward those who keep his covenant and his decrees. The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him, and his covenant, for their instruction.

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, June 7, 2012

IR Traffic

(Note: Traffic cases resolved between May 23, 2012 to May 31, 2012. (Fines include a $98 docket fee.) JUDGMENT ON PLEA OF GUILTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kyle R. Arensman, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Mary K. Bitter, speeding, $179. James Earl Bolieu, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Blake S. Burnside, speeding, $143. Michael C. Chase, speeding, $59. Eric S. Clarke, speeding, $188. Robert L. Damon, $191. Jeffrey S. Davison, speeding, $173. Beverly A. Elder, speeding, $143. Jean E. Goede, speeding, $143. Saul O. GutierrezOlivas, speeding, $188. David M. Hermanson, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Terry Paul Hudson, speeding, $212. Brian O. James, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Amanda R. Jemigan, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Steven R. Kabler, speeding, $188; vehicles, unlawful acts, registration, $75. Dennis R. Kindle, speeding, $200. Brandon L. Kralik, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Jared P. Langston, speeding, $143. Christina E. Martin, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Gabino Martinez, speeding, $230. Derek C. Meyer, speeding, $143. Moisea Segura Miranda, parking, standing or stopping in a prohibited area, $284. Peggy Lyn Moore, speeding, $179. Brady John Nuessen, failure to yield at a stop or yield sign, $173. Brenda E. Olson, speeding, $188. Jerry Christopher Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, speeding, $188. Tabitha M. Palmer, driving while license was cancelled/suspended/ revoked, $293; driving while a habitual violator,

Just the Facts Courthouse Notes, Etc.

$100. Juan Angel Parada, defective tail lamp on motor vehicle, $143; improper stop lamp or turn signal, $45; operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, $45. Marlin G. Petz, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Dallas M. Piland, failure to wear a seat belt, $10; child passenger safety, restraining systems and seat belts, $158. Andrew J. Ploutz, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Shawn Wade Pulliam, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Joshua Byron Ranker, speeding, $257. Jamie Shoemaker, failure to wear a seat belt, $10; failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Tadeusz SienkiewiczKrol, speeding, $224. Jill M. Sievers, speeding, $200. Rocio Belem SilvaRodriguez, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Kenneth T. Stearns, speeding, $143. Ariel Lazaro Suarez, speeding, $308. Nathan G. Towne, speeding, $188. Melissa Ann Trout, failure to wear a seat belt, $10 Jason G. Turner, speeding, $143. Lonnie Paul Watson, failure to wear a seat belt, $10. Richard C. Woodward, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, $143.

District Court

MARRIAGE LICENSES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shane Boden, Ellsworth, and Sarah Haugaard, Ellsworth. GIVING A WORTHLESS CHECK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State of Kansas vs. Amanda M. Spears, giving a worthless check. Spears pleaded no contest. She was ordered to pay a $160 docket fee, a $45 booking fee, a $40 Ellsworth County attorney bad check administration fee, and $64 restitution to the Ellsworth County Medical Center. POSSESSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE/ DRIVING ON A

SUSPENDED DRIVERS LICENSE FOR A SECOND TIME â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State of Kansas vs. Brandon A. Johnson, possessing a controlled substance, driving on a suspended drivers license for a second time. Johnson pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Ellsworth County Jail on each count, with credit for 12 days served. All remaining days were suspended. He was ordered to pay a $160 docket fee, a $45 booking fee, a $400 KBI lab fee, and a $1,500 fine. Since Johnson paid the amount he owed, no probation period was issued.

Sheriff Department

NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At 1 p.m. June 2, Samuel Paull, 54, Kanopolis, was driving north on K-14 Highway in a 2004 Chevrolet pickup. At milepost 150.5, he hit a deer. No injuries were reported. Damage was over $1,000. At 12:15 a.m. June 3, Danielle Fox, 40, Wilson, was driving east on K-140 Highway in a 2006 Chevrolet sports utility vehicle. At milepost 16, she hit a deer. Damage was over $1,000. No injuries were reported. THEFT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Between May 22 and May 25, the Travel Shoppe, 237 Highway 232, Wilson, was the victim of theft. Taken was an old Pepsi cooler valued at $50.

Deeds

Donald L. and Wadona V. Bircher convey and warrant to Donald L. Bircher and Wadona V. Bircher, Trustees of the Donald L. Bircher and Wadona V. Bircher Living Trust the southwest quarter and the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 35-14-8; the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 26-17-10; a portion of the northwest quarter of Section 2-15-8; the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 3-158; the east half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the north half of the

southwest quarter of Section 34-14-8 all in Ellsworth County, Kan. Jerry D. Froese and Lacy Froese convey and warrant to Jerry D. Froese and Lacy Froese the north half of Lot 30 in the resubdivision of Stelling Addition to the City of Ellsworth. Citizens State Bank and Trust Company of Ellsworth conveys and warrants to Citizens State Bank and Trust Company of Ellsworth Lots 5 and 6 and the south 15 feet of Lot 7 in Block 34 in the City of Ellsworth, and Lot 2 of the Alco subdivision No. 1 in the City of Ellsworth. Linda Bushnell and Sherri Hawkins convey and warrant to Linda Bushnell, Sherri L. Hawkins and Warren D. Bushnell a tract in the northwest quarter of Section 20-15-10 in Ellsworth County, Kan. Sherri Hawkins and Linda Bushnell convey and warrant to Sherri Hawkins Lots the south 50 feet of Lot 1, Block 17 of Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Addition to the City of Wilson. Linda Bushnell conveys and warrants to Sherri Hawkins the north 100 feet of Lot 1 in Block 17 in Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the City of Wilson, and Lots 10 and 11 in Block 16, Walmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the City of Wilson.

Ellsworth Police

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At 7:10

p.m. May 21, Justice Mitchell, 16, Ellsworth, was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country minivan east from the stop sign in the 800 block of N. Douglas. In the process, she pulled out in front of a 1995 Chrysler New Yorker car being driven north on N. Douglas by Nicole Bowen of Salina. The Mitchell van was hit on the passenger side by the left front corner of the Bowen car. Neither Mitchell nor Bowen were injured. Ashley Bettenbrock, 15, Ellsworth, a passenger in the Mitchell van, was also not injured, as were the two passengers in the Mitchell car, Audrina Bowen, 29, Salina; and Patrick Hezekiah, 5, Salina. IDENTITY THEFT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Between Feb. 3 and May 23, Donald R. Minard, 73, Ellsworth, was the victim of identity theft at 401 Bradley Street in Ellsworth. Someone used his social security number. SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; On May 17, Ellsworth Police investigated a report of suspicious activity at 906 N. Grand Avenue in Ellsworth. Two juveniles reported they thought a man was following them in a car. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Between May 14 and May 15, Citizens State Bank was the victim of criminal damage to property at

749 East 15th in Ellsworth. Approximately $389 in damage was done to the lawn at the bank. THEFT OF PROPERTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Between 1 and 5 p.m. May 30, Rodney L. Kempke of Ellsworth was the victim of the theft of property at 411 N. Missouri Street in Ellsworth. Taken were 45 prescription pills. Between 7:58 and 8:07 p.m. May 30, the Dollar General Store, 1106 E. 15th Street, Ellsworth, was the victim of the theft of property. Taken were two infant toys, and a box of Club crackers. Total loss was $8. BURGLARY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Between 2 and 6 p.m. May 30, Harry W. Choitz of Ellsworth was the victim of a burglary at 220 N. St. Louis Street in Ellsworth. Taken were 32 prescription pills. Total value was $32.

Ellsworth Fire

At 2 a.m. June 1, firefighters responded to a bush fire on the west edge of Ellsworth near the railroad tracks. According to Ellsworth fire chief Bob Kepka, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. A total of 10 firefighters and three fire trucks responded. At 8:45 p.m. June 2, firefighters responded to the report of a fire north of Interstate 70 milepost 222. However, no fire was found. A total of 10 firefighters and three fire trucks responded.

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Ellsworth & Kanopolis City Wide Garage Sales Saturday, June 9. See page B10 of this newspaper for a full page map showing the garage sales in Ellsworth. A list of Kanopolis sales will be available at the Kanopolis City Hall the week of June 9, and at Kanopolis businesses the morning of the sales.

Two bedroom, two bath house w/basement and two car garage. Rent starts at $650. Call (785)531-2479 or (785)531-0786. 42-1c

Multi-family garage sale. Baby stuff, toys, bikes, household, bunk beds, 1988 Honda motorcycle. 8 to 12, Saturday, June 9, 110 N. Missouri in alley, Kanopolis. 42-1p

Shoe and Fashionarama â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friday and Saturday, Trudy Berthelson. 101 Cedarcrest, Ellsworth. 42-1c

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Garage sale â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girls clothes newborn to early teen, womens all sizes, car seats, high chair, toys, double stroller. Friday, June 8, 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. to noon. 107 N. Missouri, Kanopolis. 42-1p

Farm Equiptment

Pasture clearing, licensed and insured, eight years experience. Call Gordon Krueger. (785) 526-7729 or (785) 6585746. 40-tfc Melvinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewing Machine Sales and Service, 33 years experience. Service any make. Leave requests at Robsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. (785) 472-3931. 14-tfc-c Submersible Pumps & Service. Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pump and Windmill Service. (785) 472-4919. 14-tfc-c

Home Lawn Care Service LUCAS BARTA Call anytime for your free estimate.

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Combine for lease for 2012 harvest. Contact (785)8195474. 42-1p

Farmers Market Ellsworth Farmers Market opening Memorial weekend. new potatoes, onions, baked goods, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location across from Art Gallery. 40-tfc-c

Newly renovated 1 1/2 bedroom duplex w/covered parking for rent. Call (785)531-1047. 42-1c

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Katzenmeier Reunion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Greg Benderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Saturday evening at Ona Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Come for fun and reminiscing. 42-1p

True sandwich - salad table, 3 door, refrigerated, asking $100. Also a single door worktop freezer, asking $10. Both can be seen in back of the Ellsworth Dairy Queen. 42-2c

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For all your rental needs. Rentals in Ellsworth, Rice and Barton Counties. One, two, three and four bedrooms, furnished or unfurnished month to month lease. For more information call Jim at (620)562-7060 or (620)562-0259. 42-8p

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Help Wanted First Presbyterian Church is looking for a nursery caregiver. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Sunday. Caregiver is responsible for the care of children infant to 4 years old. Applicants must be certified in first aid and CPR and pass a KBI background check. If interested please contact the office at (785)472-5557 or in person at 405 N. Lincoln. 42-2c

KC’s Cafe is now taking applications to hire for assistant prep cook. Hours: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., rotated weekends. Full or part time. 785-472-4993.

WIND CAPITAL GROUP is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team at the Post Rock Wind Farm in Ellsworth, KS. Please visit www.windcapitalgroup.com for further details.

Automotive Technology Faculty Barton Community College seeks applications for a full-time (9 month) replacement faculty position to teach Brakes, Suspension, Electrical and Engine Performance. Qualified applicants must have current ASE certification in coursework areas, specialized skills in the area of Electrical and Engine Performance, and must be computer literate. Minimal requirements include technical training/certification and or degree in Automotive Technology or related field, and a minimum of five years’ work experience in the automotive repair industry. Review of completed applications begins immediately. For an application packet, please call 620-792-9237, e-mail humres @bartonccc.edu or write to Barton Community College, Office of Human Resources, 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled. EOE.

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LPN or RN full-time, day shift. Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting is desirable. Apply online at www.good-sam.com or call Jessica Mitchell, Director of HR at 785-472-3167.

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

HOMETOWN BRAND CENTER

Experienced, part-time night shift welders. $15@ hr. begin wage. Mon.-Thurs. hours flexible. Saturday full and part-time welders. Apply to Moly Mfg., Inc. online at www. molyjobs.com. 42-2c

Complete line of appliances Whirlpool • Kitchenaid • Maytag • Crosley All with a 10 year warranty

Seeking applicants for shipping department and band saw operator. Apply in person at Pro-Bound Sports, Dorrance, Kan. or call (800)525-8580. 42-2c

Serving the area for 32 years

Lincoln Park Manor C NA C urrent openings for a D ay Sh ift and N ig h t Sh ift C N A . 2 w eek rotating sched ule w ith 36-40 hours per w eek. S tarting w age $9.79 w ith consid eration for years of experience. S hift d ifferential is provid ed for evening and night shift C N A ’s. B enefits includ e paid em ployee B C /B S,paid life insurance, em ployer m atch retirem ent plan,vacation and personal leave.

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AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN – CAR & LT. TRUCK GARAGE Our expanding shop in Salina requires an experienced mechanic with proven ability to work with a wide range of vehicles. The right candidate will perform to a level which ensures all activities are carried out on time and at an exceptional standard as to maintain and promote superior customer satisfaction.

The successful applicant will have: • at least 3 years experience as an auto mechanic • proven ability in undercarriage diagnostic and repair • proven ability in vehicle preventive maintenance • experience with working in a team setting • excellent customer service skills • experience in keeping accurate paperwork

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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

Statewide Adoption ADOPTION: Stay at home mom and hard working dad, looking to expand their family. Loving, secure couple hoping for a newborn. Contact our lawyer 800-492-2011. 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 WALK-IN BATHTUBS -- Lowest prices guaranteed. All new, top quality, long warranties. Eliminate fear of falling. 37 models. Call for pricing, 800-813-3736 Help Wanted “Can You Dig It?” We will train, certify & provide lifetime assistance landing work. Hiring in Kansas. Start digging as a heavy equipment operator. 866-362-6497 Help Wanted Crestwood Design Center, a

full service Kitchen & Bath Design Firm is looking for an energetic Designer with kitchen and bath cabinet and countertop design experience to expand out Team. Additional information and to apply: www.crestwood-inc.com. 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. Special Notice Shrine Bowl, July 28, Emporia, Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. 1.800.530.5524, ksshrine. com. 2M Race, FREE Parade, HS Combine/Clinic, All-Star Football & Cheer, All-State Band, and MORE

We offer rewarding conditions of employment including: • A commitment to learning and development • Competitive wages • Paid holidays • Paid vacation and sick leave • 401k retirement with company match • ½ paid health insurance • ½ paid uniform expense • Paid training For more information, call Rick at 785-825-7744

BECKER TIRE OF SALINA EOE, Drug-Free Workplace.

Livestock Sylvan Sales Commission L .L .C. Bulls - 90-112.00 High Cows - 77-93.00 Low Cows - 60-76.00

Next Sale - June 25th Looking to buy older prs contact Toby Regular Sales Every Monday To Consign Cattle Contact Toby Meyer - 785-658-5772 • Brad Zorn - 785-658-7124 • Ryan Obermueller - 785-658-5858 • John Perry - 785-488-8061 Cody Murray - 785-738-8055 Sale Barn - 785-526-7123 • Greg Carey - 785-483-1455

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No Sales to report this week. June schedule is Monday Sales only, selling all classes of cattle. 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

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208 W 1st Ellsworth, KS 785-472-5888

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WATER RESTRICTIONS Due to the present dry conditions within our region and the Smoky Hill River flow level, the City of Ellsworth is requesting that each water customer take the appropriate measures to limit outside watering to a maximum of 60 minutes per designated day. The following is a voluntary schedule set forth until further notified. • For any water customer that has an odd numbered address, you will be allowed to water Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. • For any water customer that has an even numbered address, you will be allowed to water Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of each week. • Please mark your calendars or adjust your sprinkler systems accordingly to the days you are assigned. • Citizens are being asked to not water on Sundays during this period. • The Water/Sewer Superintendent may issue another notification in the future advising you of the measures the City needs to take regarding the water demand and supply ratio.

121 W. 1st Street • P.O. Box 163 • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-5566

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, June 7, 2012

Public Notices (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 24, 2012) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Ellsworth County, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT 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. § 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: (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, June 7, 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 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 (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, June 7, 2012)

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, May 31, 2012) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of No. 2011-PR-30 Joan Hoss a/k/a Joan Sneath, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by Steven D. Sneath, the duly appointed, qualified and acting Executor of the Estate of Joan Hoss a/k/a Joan Sneath, Deceased, praying petitioner’s acts be approved; that the account be settled and allowed; that the heirs, devisees and legatees be determined; that the will be construed and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that the court approve the payment of the Executor fees and attorney fees and expenses; that the costs be determined and ordered paid; that the administration of the estate be closed; that the petitioner be finally discharged as the Executor of the Estate of Joan Hoss a/k/a Joan Sneath, Deceased, and that petitioner be released from any and all further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before June 22, 2012, at 9:30 A.M. in the Ellsworth County District Court, Ellsworth County Courthouse, 210 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. STEVEN D. SNEATH EXECUTOR JOHN L. KASPER PETERSON & KASPER 221 N. Douglas Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 A/C 785-472-3155 petersonkasperjpk@sbcglobal.net Attorneys For Executor

State of Kansas, Ellsworth County, City of Wilson:

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

RESOLUTION NO. 3-2012 Being a resolution Adopted by the Governing Body of the City of Wilson, Declaring as a Health Nuisance Conditions Existing on Private Property located within the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas.

In the Matter of the Estate of Case No. 12P12 Howard R. Boyer, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Judith A. Boyer, the surviving spouse and the sole heir of Howard R. Boyer, deceased, praying that descent be determined of the following described real estate: An undivided one-half interest in and to Lot One Hundred Fifteen (115), in the Venango Cabin Area of the Kanopolis Reservoir, Flood Control Project, Kansas, and situated as shown on Plat filed on May 27, 1959, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Ellsworth County, Kansas, and there recorded in the official records of said county in Book "C" of Plats, Page 7A, together with any and all interest in the fire lane adjacent to the North side of said Lot One Hundred Fifteen (115); and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of his death. And that such real estate and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of his death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before July 2, 2012, at 9:30 o'clock A.M. in the District Court, in the City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Judith A. Boyer Petitioner HAMPTON & ROYCE, L.C. United Building, Ninth Floor P.O. Box 1247 Salina, Kansas 67402-1247 785-827-7251 Attorneys for Petitioner 3t 6/21

Whereas, The Board of Health inspected the following described tracts, to wit: Tyler’s Addition Block Three (3) South Fifty (50) feet of Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) Lots, in the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, commonly referred to as 2212 Ave E, and currently owned by K. C. Enterprises LLC.; and Whereas, that said Board of Health declared the above described property contained: (1) trees obstructing the sidewalk that need to be trimmed (2) limbs to be picked up (3) remove overgrowth of weeds and vegetation (4) trash in red truck and white garbage truck hauled away (5) two trash bins emptied that are a public nuisance pursuant to Ordinance No. 638 of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County Kansas; and Whereas, a letter was given with the described public health nuisances on the hereinbefore described property to the property owner K.C. Enterprises LLC on May 11, 2012 to correct the condition of the property with ten (10) days; and Whereas, the property owner failed to request a hearing with the Governing Body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, declares since there has not been sufficient progress to abate the nuisances that if the nuisances as previously declared by the Board of Health, in their original list of items to be abated are not abated, then 10 days after personal service of this resolution upon the owner, the governing body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, through its Board of Health, shall hire and contract that the nuisances will be removed from the premises, and that the cost incurred by the City of Wilson shall be charged against the lot or parcels of ground upon which the nuisance is located as provided in Ordinance No. 638 of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County Kansas; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be served upon the owner in violation by personal service upon the person in violation; or certified mail return receipt requested; or in the event the whereabouts of such person is unknown and the same cannot be ascertained in the exercise of reasonable diligence, an affidavit to that effect shall be made by the Board of Health and filed with the City Clerk, and the serving of the resolution shall be made by publishing the same once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter, the official City newspaper, and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the premises where such condition exists; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted in its entirety by the governing body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, this 4th day of June, 2012. David Criswell Mayor Attested: Susan Kriley City Clerk

6/14 (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, June 7, 2012) RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R-10 STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION NOW UPON THIS 5th day of June, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners of Ellsworth County, Kansas, are met in special session with a quorum present, and WHEREAS the grasslands and croplands of Ellsworth County, Kansas, form an important part of our economy, and provide for protection of watersheds, forage for livestock, refuge for wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Wildfires endanger these resources, real and personal property, and the lives of residents and visitors in these areas. Extremely dry and windy weather conditions have created an extreme fire hazard in the grassland and cropland of Ellsworth County, Kansas. Fires have been reported throughout the county and have caused substantial damage. Once started, these fires are difficult to control and strain volunteer fire department manpower and resources. The fire danger is “extreme” in this county. The dry conditions and fire danger will continue unabated until sufficient rainfall occurs across the area. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY proclaimed, directed and ordered by the Board of County Commissioners of Ellsworth County, Kansas, pursuant to K.S.A. 48-932, that a state of local disaster emergency exists for the above reasons and that the following acts are prohibited within boundaries of this county by all citizens and visitors: 1) Careless use of smoking materials, including cigarettes, cigars and smoking pipes. Discard shall be in a manner to preclude fire threat from smoldering remains. 2) Building, maintaining, attending or using any open fire or campfire except in permanent stoves or fireplaces or barbecue grills in developed recreational sites or residential areas. 3) Prescribed burning of all fence rows, fields, wild lands, ravines, trash and debris. An exception is herewith made with respect to said ban not applying to as those rural householders who are burning household trash in containers. Said rural householders will be allowed to burn said household trash on their own premises without obtaining permission of a local fire chief, so long as the fire in question is attended and in a container such as a barrel not exceeding 55 gallons in capacity. Containers shall not be deemed to include burn pits or burn piles. 4) Outdoor use of all other fires and devices, including fireworks, for any reason. A willful violation of this order shall constitute a misdemeanor according to K.S.A. 48-939, and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. The Ellsworth County Clerk shall immediately notify Ellsworth County’s emergency management coordinator, law enforcement officers, and fire officials of this order; and shall also notify both print and radio media representatives who normally cover Ellsworth County. This Proclamation shall be in full force and effect from and including June 5, 2011 until repealed by the Ellsworth County Board of Commissioners. BE IT SO RESOLVED. WITNESS OUR HANDS BELOW SET FORTH THIS 5th DAY OF June, 2012. Albert W. Oller Chairman Kermit Rush Terry L. Kueser

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Saturday, June 9th, 2012 1. 409 N. Kansas 2. 1314 N. Grand - Help empty our garage! Dresser, lamp, stereo cabinet, weight set, bookcase, etc. Sale in back. 3. 312 E. 11th 4. 120 W. 2nd 5. 915 Stanberry 6. 905 Stelling 7. 101 St. Clair - Love seats, toddler bed, microwaves, home decor, kids clothes, lawn mower, TV, miscellaneous items.

8. 805 E. 8th 9. 301 W. North Main St. 10. 1404 Prospect 11. 1317 N. Grand - USD 327 Garage Sale - kitchen items, shelving, chairs, desks, stools, etc. Fri. - 6 - 8 p.m., Sat. - 6 - 2 p.m. 12. 1208 N. Grand - Clothes, household items, desk, kid’s stuff and other misc. items. 13. 1214 N. Grand