Jan. 15 2012

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Big things happening GREENSBURG REBUILDS – AN UPDATE

Museum manager Stacy Barnes discusses the features being built into the new Big Well Museum on Wednesday in Greensburg. Below: Josh Linder, Linder Enterprises, welds on the stairway in Greensburg’s Big Well on Wednesday.

Well museum gets creative makeover

INSIDE City’s soda fountain rises from the rubble, A6 ● Map showing developments, A7 ● Search for administrator continues, A7 ●

REENSBURG – Imagine gently descending into a spiraling seashell.

That’s the sense architects were creating, engineers planned, and construction workers are currently building at the new Big Well Museum.

Scheduled to be completed in May, it’s already attracting attention with the name BIG WELL etched into the circular building’s concrete wall.

Greensburg is gearing up as the calendar fast approaches the fifth anniversary of the devastating EF5 tornado that wiped out most of the town’s infrastructure, including the Big Well museum, although the actual well was left structurally sound.

The new museum is being built around the original well. It won’t be completed by May 4; how-

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Nursing home tops deficiency list ■ Hutch center cited the

most among survey sites.

BY JOHN GREEN The Hutchinson News jgreen@hutchnews.com

A Hutchinson nursing home that has appeared for nearly a decade on an annu-

al list of Kansas care homes with inspection deficiencies exceeding state and national averages added a new distinction this year – topping that list with the most citations.

Inspectors cited Hutchinson Care Center, 2301 N. Severance St., formerly known as Deseret Nursing and Re-

habilitation, INSIDE with 51 deficiencies dur- Workers file ing an April lawsuit A4 2011 inspection, according to the survey by Kansas Advocates for Better Care.

At least two of the

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Host of construction projects bearing fruit GREENSBURG – With few trees to diminish the wind, dirt from construction sites blew through town on a recent afternoon.

Those working outdoors were layered in clothing and coveralls, with heads and faces protected from the wind. Despite the miserable conditions, it was business as usual.

Construction crews were busy pouring cement on the site where the Twilight Theatre and Community Auditorium is being rebuilt. Meanwhile, other workers faced the elements working on the town’s new variety store and also at the senior center.

Less than five months from the fifth anniversary of the infamous night when 90 percent of this town was destroyed, blowing dirt, beeping sounds of work trucks backing up, relentless hammers and saws continue to be woven into the sights and

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THE STATE BUDGET

Gov eyes gambling cash for Kansas debt

BY JOHN MILBURN Associated Press

TOPEKA – With two new state-owned casinos opening for business, Gov. Sam Brownback wants to use almost $70 million from the state’s share of gambling

revenues to retire outstanding debt.

The bonds were issued in recent years to finance state projects, including a new Statehouse parking garage, cabins at state parks and improvements to the Kansas Judicial Center.

Budget Director Steve Anderson said the policy decision was in response to growing concern among some legislators that debt was being ignored or not retired as quickly as it could.

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PAGE TWO DAILY PLANNER

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THINGS TO DO TODAY

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EVENTS 11 a.m.

Potato Bar Season, Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center.

3 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Stringer Fine Arts Center, Hutchinson Community College. Pastor Junius Dotson will speak.

THINGS TO DO TOMORROW Julia Cumes/Associated Press

EVENTS

A mother and calf dolphin are transported to the beach Saturday before being released back into Cape Cod Bay.

8:30 a.m.

Reno County Youth Leadership Summit at Hutchinson High School Auditorium, 810 W. 13th Ave.

Up to 30 dolphins found beached on Cape Cod SCUSSET BEACH, Mass. – An animal welfare organization says up to 30 dolphins have been found stranded on five Cape Cod beaches, and only 11 were able to be released.

Kerry Branon of the International Fund for Animal Welfare said of the 28 to 30 dolphins found, 10 to 12 have died and eight were inaccessible to rescuers. The surviving dolphins were given blood tests and evaluated to determine their health, then some were tagged and released.

The cause of the beaching could not immediately be determined.

2 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1008 N. Ford.

6 p.m.

Buhler Singers Italian Dinner at Buhler High School, 611 N. Main St. For tickets, call (620) 543-2255.

7:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at McPherson High School theater, 801 E. First St., McPherson.

6:30 p.m.

Kansas Equality Coalition monthly business meeting at Porter Common Apartment Clubhouse, 1415 Katie Drive.

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France pushes on with cost-cutting reform PARIS – France’s prime minister said Saturday his country will push ahead with cost-cutting measures after its top-tier debt rating was downgraded, a blow with repercussions across financially beleaguered Europe.

Other European countries from Austria to Cyprus assailed ratings agency Standard & Poor’s after a raft of downgrades Friday night that renewed questions about the power such agencies wield. The move may make it more expensive for struggling countries to borrow money, reduce debts and avoid a new recession.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said downgrades of nine eurozone countries underline the fact that Europe has a “long road” ahead to win back investors’ confidence. Her own country, the engine of Europe’s economy, was not downgraded.

Night of fear on tipped cruise ship

Santorum wins backing of social conservative leaders GREENVILLE, S.C. – Rick Santorum’s quest to emerge as the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney received a boost Saturday from a group of evangelicals and others who voted to back his candidacy in a last-ditch effort to stop the front-runner’s march to the nomination.

About 150 social conservatives meeting in Texas sided with Santorum over a home-state favorite, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. The gathering reflected their dissatisfaction with Romney over abortion rights and other issues and their belief that they needed to unite behind one contender if they had any hope of derailing the former Massachusetts governor after his victories in Iowa and New Hampshire.

BY FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press

PORTO SANTO STEFANO, Italy – The first course had just been served in the Costa Concordia’s dining room when the wine glasses, forks and plates smashed to the ground. At the magic show in the theater, the trash cans tipped over and the theater curtains turned on their side. Then the hallways turned upside down, and passengers crawled on bruised knees through the dark. Others jumped alone into the cold Mediterranean Sea. The terrifying, chaotic escape from the luxury liner was straight out of a scene from “Titanic” for many of the 4,000-plus passengers and crew on the cruise ship, which ran aground off the Italian coast late Friday and flipped on its side with a 160foot gash in its hull.

At least three bodies had been recovered, and rescuers searching for the missing heard the shouts of a man and a woman coming late Saturday from the wrecked cruise ship. The Coast guard was bringing in a specialized search team to find them, while close to 40 others remained unaccounted for.

The Friday the 13th grounding of the Concordia was one of the most dramatic cruise ship accidents in recent memory. It immediately raised a host of questions: Why did it hit a reef so close to the Tuscan island of Giglio? Did a power failure cause the crew to lose control? Did the captain – under investigation on manslaughter allegations – steer it in the wrong direction on purpose?

And why did crew members tell passengers they weren’t

Iran: US behind assassination of nuclear scientist TEHRAN, Iran – Iran said Saturday it has “evidence and reliable information” that the United States was behind the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist this week in Tehran, state media reported.

Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan was killed in a brazen daylight assassination Wednesday when two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to his car in the Iranian capital. The killing bore a strong resemblance to earlier killings of scientists working on the Iranian nuclear program, and has prompted calls in Iran for retaliation against those deemed responsible.

The U.S. has denied any role in the assassination.

Iraqi woman, 111, sworn in as US citizen STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – An Iraqi native has become a U.S. citizen at age 111.

WWJ-AM reports that Warina Zaya Bashou took the oath of citizenship Friday at her Sterling Heights home, north of Detroit.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokeswoman Marilu Cabrera said Bashou was born in 1900 and is the second-oldest person on record to be naturalized.

Bashou, Bashou, credits The Associated Press her longevity to drinking Warina Zaya Bashou, green tea, has been in the 111, takes the oath of United States nine years. citizenship Friday in She said through an interDetroit. preter that becoming a citizen is something she wanted to do for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to remember her by.

She turns 112 in July.

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The luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia leans on its starboard side off the port at Giglio Saturday after running aground. in danger until the boat was listing perilously to the side?

The delay made lifeboat rescue eventually impossible for some of the passengers, some of whom jumped into the sea while others waited to be plucked to safety by helicopters.

“We had to scream at the controllers to release the boats from the side,” said Mike van Dijk, from Pretoria, South Africa.

Costa Crociera SpA, which is owned by the U.S.-based cruise giant Carnival Corp., defended the actions of its

crew and said it was cooperating with the investigation.

Carnival Corp. issued a statement expressing sympathy that didn’t address the allegations of delayed evacuation.

The captain, Francesco Schettino, was detained for questioning by prosecutors, investigating him for suspected manslaughter, abandoning ship before all others, and causing a shipwreck, state TV and Sky TV said.

Prosecutor Francesco Verusio was quoted by the ANSA news agency as saying Schettino deliberately chose a sea route that was too close to shore.

Schettino’s lawyer, Bruno Leporatti told the agency: “I’d like to say that several hundred people owed their life to the expertise that the commander of the Costa Concordia showed during the emergency.”

CORRECTION A story in the Thursday edition listed the wrong political affiliation for Kyle Abbott, Smith Center. The state Senate candidate is Republican. The News apologizes for the error.

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In this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Kigluaik Mountains can be viewed as the Russian tanker Renda transits toward the Port of Nome Friday. The Renda has been assisted by the Coast Guard Ice Breaker Healy since the vessels left Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Now comes the tricky part: getting more than a million gallons of diesel and gasoline to shore through a mile-long hose without a spill.

Crews ready fuel delivery to iced-in Alaskan village

BY MARY PEMBERTON Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Crews of a Russian tanker readied on Saturday a segmented hose to transfer from ashore critical fuel to an iced-in Alaskan town.

Sitnasuak Native Corp. board chairman Jason Evans said the 370-foot tanker Renda was aiming Saturday to moor at about 500 yards from the village of Nome, whose harbor had too much ice for the vessel to reach.

Instead, the crew will move 1.3 million gallons of fuel through a hose set up over sea ice.

Personnel will walk the entire length of the hose every 30 minutes to check it for leaks. Each segment will have its own spill containment area, and extra absorbent boom will be on hand in case of a spill.

Evans said he hopes the crew will begin unloading the fuel by Sunday.

“It’s kind of like a football game, we’re on the five yard line and we just want to work into the goal line,” Evans, whose hometown is Nome, said.

The Renda finally reached Nome’s vicinity after a slow crawl through hundreds of miles of sea ice. It was aided by the Seattle-based U.S Coast Guard Cutter Healy.

There has been a lot of anxious waiting since the ship left Russia in mid-December. It picked up diesel fuel in South Korea before traveling to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, where it took on unleaded gasoline. Late Thursday, the vessels stopped offshore and began planning the transfer.

A fall storm prevented Nome from getting a fuel delivery by barge in November.

Without the tanker delivery, supplies of diesel fuel, gasoline and home heating fuel Nome are expected to run out in March and April, well before a barge delivery again in late May or June.

Evans, however, cautioned that delivering the fuel is only half the mission.

“The ships need to transition back through 300 miles of ice,” he said. “I say we’re

not done until the ships are safely back at their home ports (in Seattle and Russia).”

Living in Alaska’s outer reaches is challenging enough, given the isolation and weather extremes, but at least three remote communities also have experienced weather-related late deliveries of fuel so crucial to their survival during an especially bitter winter.

Besides Nome, the northwest Inupiat Eskimo villages of Noatak and Kobuk faced fuel shortages that illustrate the vulnerability of relying solely on deliveries by sea or air, potentially subjecting communities to the mercy of the elements. The villages, which just received their fuel, are especially vulnerable, unable to afford more additional storage tanks for gasoline and heating oil, which can run as high as $10 a gallon.

Compounding a problem with no easy answers, temperatures dipping as low as minus 60 over the past few weeks means air deliveries are delayed at the same time people are consuming more fuel more quickly. Some people in both villages also use wood-burning stoves for supplemental heat, but diesel is the critical commodity.

“It’s been pretty tough,” Noatak resident Robbie Kirk said of life in the community of 500, which finally received a fuel delivery on Tuesday, three days after the village store ran out of heating oil. “We usually have a nice reserve of fuel. Now we’re just playing catch-up.”

Nome missed its pre-winter delivery of fuel by barge when a huge storm swept western Alaska. In a highprofile journey, a Coast Guard icebreaker cut the path in thick sea ice for the Russian tanker delivering 1.3 million gallons of fuel to the community of 3,500.

Without a fuel delivery, Nome would likely run out of certain petroleum products before the end of winter and a barge delivery becomes possible in late spring.

Until recently, the situation was much more dire for

the smaller communities of Noatak and Kobuk, located farther north above the Arctic Circle, where relentless extreme cold prevented fuel deliveries by plane until this week, residents say.

Before the new supply of fuel arrived in Noatak, the village store borrowed some heating oil from the village water and sewer plant, said store manager Connie Walton. But filling the store’s two 23,000-gallon tanks has diverted any potential crisis.

“We’re good for another month and a half,” Walton said.

Residents in Kobuk also were highly relieved by an air shipment of heating oil that arrived Wednesday in the village of 150 people about 175 miles to the east.

It’s been too cold for people to use their snowmobiles much, so gasoline isn’t as much of a concern, said City Clerk Sophia Ward. Running low on the diesel used to warm homes was another matter.

“I’m glad that it came in today,” Ward said Wednesday. “It’ll keep our elders warm.”

In Noatak, residents once had fuel shipped by barge on the Noatak River, but that has long been impossible since the river shifted and became shallow there.

Two years ago, residents began tapping into another source of fuel, thanks to the Red Dog zinc mine 40 miles to the northeast. The mine in 2009 began a program to sell gasoline and diesel to Noatak and another close neighbor, the village of Kivalina. The fuel is sold at cost, said mine spokesman Wayne Hall.

“This is strictly for what we can do to help out our closest community members,” he said. “Energy and heating costs are one of the biggest costs to families in this region.”

The program lets individuals buy fuel on Saturdays every three weeks at a staging area about 23 miles from the village. This winter, they can buy gas in 55-gallon drums calculated at $4.89 a gallon. Villagers also bring their own drums to fill with diesel fuel at $4.35 a gallon.

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Nursing ●From Page A1 deficiencies were citations for actual harm, immediate jeopardy or mistreatment of residents. The majority, however, were listed as minimal harm or the potential for actual harm.

Making the list The list, prepared annually by the advocacy agency to draw attention to the quality of nursing home care in the state, includes homes that have received 10 or more deficiencies during each of the homes’ three most recent inspections.

Find a This year’s link to list was comthe posed of 81 full report at homes, includhutchnews. ing 17 in south central and com. southwest Kansas. The agency uses information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website, medicare.gov, to develop the list.

Hutchinson Care Center wasn’t the only facility in Hutchinson to make the list, with Golden Plains Health Care Center cited for 16 deficiencies in its last two surveys, and 12 in 2009.

A sister home of Hutchinson Care Center located in McPherson – owned by the same corporation and managed by the same local administration at the time, according to the April inspection – received 32 citations during an inspection around the same time as the Hutchinson visit, for many of the same deficiencies as Hutchinson.

The McPherson Care Center was cited for seven deficiencies classified as causing actual harm or putting residents in immediate jeopardy, according to inspection details, with at least three of the seven being repeat violations.

It didn’t make the KABC list, however, because it has not had three consecutive inspections with at least 10 violations.

The KABC established 10 deficiencies as its threshold several years ago, since the national average is eight, said Lenette Hamm, office manager for the Lawrencebased organization. The average number of deficiencies for Kansas homes, however, has since

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With 51 violations, the Hutchinson Care Center recently topped the list for deficiency citations.

Deficiencies could be citations for actual harm, immediate jeopardy or mistreatment of residents or minimal harm or the potential for actual harm.

AREA NURSING HOMES CITED Kansas nursing homes in The Hutchinson News coverage area receiving at least 10 citations on each of their past three state inspections, and number of citations, included: l Hutchinson Care Center LLC, Hutchinson 51 l The Homestead Health & Rehab, Garden City 32 l Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City 27 l Great Bend Health & Rehab, Great Bend 22 l Good Samaritan Society, Dodge City 21 l Good Samaritan Society, Liberal 21 l Hamilton County Hospital, Syracuse 21 l Cherry Village, Great Bend 20 l Pratt Rehab & Residence Center, Pratt 18 l Larned Healthcare Center, Larned 17 l Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore 14 l High Plains Retirement Village, Lakin 12 l Garden Valley Retirement Village, Garden City 12 l Golden Plains Health Care Center, Hutchinson 12 l Satanta District Hospital LTCU, Satanta 12 l Trinity Manor, Dodge City 10 l Morton County Hospital, Elkhart 10 Source: Kansas Advocates for Better Care

grown to 14.

The average length of time between surveys at each nursing home has also grown, from 12 to 15 months over the past three years, officials said.

Federal law mandates nursing home inspections to ensure that frail elders and vulnerable adults who live there receive care according to standards set by state and federal regulations, according to KABC. Nurses employed by the Kansas Department on Aging make up inspection teams.

There are currently 347 licensed nursing homes in Kansas, so the KABC list ac-

counts for about 23 percent of those.

The purpose of the annual release, Hamm said, “is mainly to educate folks.”

“We don’t want to scare everyone off or make them think none of them are good,” she said. “It’s to let people know of problems, so if they have a loved one in there they can be aware and more on guard.”

Inspection details Hutchinson Care Center is licensed for 60 beds. It had 43 residents during the April 22, 2011, inspection.

The local administrator, Sheri Farris, referred questions to the company’s cor-

Fired workers sue care center ■ Four claim termination

from Hutch site was due to seeking compensation.

BY JOHN GREEN The Hutchinson News jgreen@hutchnews.com

Four former Hutchinson Care Center employees are suing the nursing home, alleging they were fired for filing worker’s compensation claims.

The employees – Marcelene Corcoran, Carmen Clark, Robert Hill and Natasha Willm – jointly filed the suit in October in Reno County District Court against the local home, its Utah-based corporate parent and the family that runs it.

The company has not filed a response to the lawsuit and did not return a call for comment.

The suit, filed by attorney Melinda Young of Bretz Law Offices, claims the company structured its multiple corporate entities in such a way “as to create a technical loss to the apparent ‘employer’ entities” by having their nursing homes pay leases to a real estate holding company they created.

Doing so, the suit alleges, “created an appearance that the apparent employers are insolvent, requiring the plaintiffs to obtain payment of their worker’s compensation benefits from the State of Kansas Workers Compensation Fund.”

Corcoran and Clark suffered injuries at work on Sept. 29 and Oct. 3, 2009, respectively.

The suit states that the nursing home lost its worker’s compensation insurance in September 2009.

The firings – Corcoran on Nov. 2 and Clark on Nov. 3, 2009 – occurred after Corcoran, on temporary duty answering phones because of her injury, took a message for the home’s human resources department about there being no coverage for her and Clark’s injuries, the suit alleges.

The home’s administration gave Clark no explanation for the firing, while telling Corcoran she was let go because there was no work available to her, according to the suit.

Hill was injured in February 2009. He advised the company in November 2009 he was filing a worker’s com-

pensation claim with the Kansas Department of Labor. The home fired him Dec. 3, 2009.

Hill also filed a claim against the nursing home with the state seeking accumulated time off after the home allegedly refused to pay it. The Department of Labor found in his favor and ordered payment of the wages, as well as additional penalties “for their intent to harm Mr. Hill,” according to the suit.

The suit claims the home terminated Willm in January 2011 after a worker’s compensation physician delayed her return to full-time work. Willm returned to work once, in November 2010, but then was taken off work again in January.

Willm alleges she gave the home a notice of her work restriction, and the date she’d return to work, and then was fired the day before her scheduled return for failing to show up for work.

The suit seeks back wages, future wages, past denied benefits and reinstatement of insurance coverage, as well as damages for wrongful termination in excess of $75,000.

BRIEFS Man dies after being ejected from vehicle An Alabama man was killed early Saturday after a rollover accident in Finney County.

Rickey Lynn Cryar, 51, of Guntersville, Ala., died after being ejected from his vehicle – a 1990 Ford passenger car.

According to a report by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Cryar lost control of the car about 5 a.m. while he was driving north on Third Street, about two miles north of the U.S. 50 junction.

Cryar’s vehicle entered the

west ditch and struck an embankment before rolling 3½ times.

Cryar was not wearing a seat belt.

Bank spreads cheer with $4,000 in peanut butter Citizens Bank of Kansas donated nearly $4,000 worth of peanut butter to local food pantries last week – half from customers with a matching amount from the Bank.

“The response to our “Spread” the Holiday Cheer with CBOK campaign was overwhelming,” said Mark

Keeny, CEO. “Our customers responded well beyond our imagination. We even had noncustomers come to the Bank just to make their donations of peanut butter. It was really a great display of people helping people in need, and we’re proud to have helped make that possible,” Keeny said.

The campaign ran from Dec. 9 through 30, with containers of peanut butter donated at all of CBOK’s eight branches, including Kingman, Medicine Lodge, Turon and Pretty Prairie.

– From staff reports

porate office. Officials there did not respond to calls or an emailed list of questions from The News.

Among issues cited from the April inspection were: failure by the home to do background checks on all its employees; a failure to properly investigate, document and respond to complaints of mistreatment or abuse by staff; and a failure to ensure that all nurse aides received and demonstrated competency in skills necessary to care for the residents’ needs.

The inspection also found insufficient response for treating and preventing pressure sores on some patients, for responding to and preventing bladder infections in others, and for fall prevention.

For example, of five residents sampled for pressure sores, the inspection report stated, four failed to receive “the necessary treatment and services to promote healing and prevent new pressure sores from developing.”

“Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to restore as much normal bladder function as possible, prevent urinary catheter infections, and obtain justification for use of the urinary catheter for 4 of the 4 sampled residents.”

In relation to falls, the inspection found “the facility failed to adequately assess the cause of falls, failed to implement new fall prevention interventions, failed to monitor the effectiveness of interventions and failed to provide supervision for 3 of 5 residents sampled for review of accidents.”

One resident, the inspection found, after suffering a fractured hip and laceration to the outside of an eye in a fall, fell seven more times in the following 30 days.

The facility was cited at the same time for improperly using physical restraints on some residents, with those patients left confined to beds or chairs for several hours.

The home also received deficiencies related to monitoring patient drug regimens, and for not consistently ensuring residents received personal hygiene assistance related to shaving, bathing and nail care.

The inspection also found that the home had an inadequate surety bond to cover personal funds of residents against loss, fell short in making those funds available to residents, was not delivering mail to residents on Saturdays, and failed to employ a qualified activity director.

Fire officials also cited the home for eight fire safety deficiencies during a separate fire department inspection, the Medicare report showed.

Mixed reports Utah-based Deseret Health Group, which operates 15 nursing homes in

Kansas, owns Hutchinson Care Center.

A review of ratings for all its homes on Medicare’s website showed six had oneor two-star ratings, based on excessive deficiencies, while five had four- or fivestar ratings, indicating few deficiencies and a well-run home. The others received three stars.

KABC has included the Hutchinson home on its list every year since it was first published in 2002, Hamm said, meaning it had to have had more than 10 deficiencies for inspections at least two years prior to that.

Golden Plains, incidentally, has been on the list annually since 2004.

A home shouldn’t be judged simply by the number of deficiencies it receives, but by how severe individual issues are and by how many people are affected by them, advised Sara Arif, director of public affairs for the Kansas Department of Aging, which oversees the inspections in Kansas.

“You really need to look at the scope of deficiencies,” she said.

The Medicare site showed that Hutchinson Care Center lost federal funding for new patients to the home following the April inspection – the second time in three years. It was unclear whether funding for new patients had resumed.

The Department of Aging will release a new nursing home rating system in the coming year, Arif said, that will “give people a little better understanding of what a quality nursing home looks like.”

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Photos by Travis Morisse/The Hutchinson News

Joseph Anglin, 11, a member of Boy Scout Troop 416, Wichita, and his father, Kolin Anglin, aim at their targets with black powder rifles Saturday at the Trappers Rendezvous in Harvey County West Park.

Annual adventure delights, tests Scouts, outdoorsmen

BY RYAN CHRISTNER The Hutchinson News ryanc@hutchnews.com

Occupy Harvey County Park West this was not.

Amidst the sprawling tent cities and swarms of energetic youths who crowded the park at Saturday’s annual Trappers’ Rendezvous was the promotion of a much simpler message – one of connecting with the wilderness and discovering history.

In its 35th year, the Trappers’ Rendezvous brings together outdoorsmen and Boy Scouts from throughout the central U.S. for a day and two nights of socializing, bartering and getting in tune with their inner mountain man.

Henry Mehler didn’t need any coaxing to leave his home and modern technological conveniences behind.

The 11-year-old from McPherson Troop 117 said he often gets agitated if he’s “cooped up” indoors for too long.

“I like this place,” Henry said of the park, which is northeast of Halstead off U.S. 50. “I’ve been here ever since I was a Tiger (Scout).”

During Saturday’s early events period, Henry and his 13-year-old Scout buddy Daniel Nachtigall tested their skills on the blackpowder rifle range, which was set up by the Devil’s

Trenton Ward, 9, a member of Towanda’s Boy Scout Troop 232, throws a hatchet at a target Saturday during the Trappers Rendezvous in Harvey County West Park.

Ditch Renegades, a Reno County-based muzzleloaders club.

Roy Swafford, a club member from Garden Plain, said he enjoys being able to step back into time and live for a few days like the mountain men of the 1800s who inspired the Trappers’ Rendezvous.

“When we camp out, it’s primitive,” Swafford said.

While Daniel said the rendezvous was a nice break from everyday life, he wasn’t ready to declare himself an avid outdoorsman. Henry, however, couldn’t have been happier.

“I like to get out away from the camp and just get fresh air,” he said. “(The

Trappers’ Rendezvous) gives you a good experience of what it was like way back.”

Farther into the park, Scouts eagerly participated in the tomahawk throw, but not before having to get past “Ugly,” a grizzled veteran of the rendezvous who has been assisting with the event since its inception.

“I’ve got a pretty good reputation because I’m so ornery,” said Ugly, who deflected attempts to uncover his full name.

While not seen much in society today, the tomahawk is still a useful tool, Ugly said, from cutting through bone while hunting to chopping wood while camping.

And aside from being incredibly fun, he said, throwing it teaches balance and coordination, as well as how to handle winning and losing.

More than 5,000 people registered for this year’s rendezvous, said Mark Borst, of the Boy Scouts of America Quivira Council, who experienced the event many times while his own children – now grown – participated in scouting.

“They learn planning.

They learn some leadership. They get to meet tons of other kids,” Borst said of the rendezvous. “(Scouting) is a great program. That’s why I’m still in it.”

MCPHERSON

Child among three killed after SUV crashes on I-135

BY THE NEWS STAFF

An SUV carrying seven Schuyler, Neb., residents was driven off I-135 north of McPherson on Saturday, killing three passengers and leaving two more in critical condition.

According to a report by the Kansas Highway Patrol, the SUV, which was heading south on I-135 about four miles north of McPherson, left the highway and en-

tered the median. It then weaved down the roadway and rolled multiple times, ejecting five of the occupants. The driver, 48-yearold Luis Medina, told the highway patrol it was possible he fell asleep.

Killed in the accident were: Martha Medina, 45; Adrian Quezada, 36; and Daisy Medina Quezada, 10.

The remaining occupants – Luis Medina; Augustina Medina, 26; Natalie Medina,

4; and Daniel Medina, 1 – were transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

As of Saturday evening, Augustina and Natalie were listed in critical condition, Daniel was in fair condition and Luis was not listed as a patient.

Luis Medina was reported to have been wearing a seat belt, and Daniel Medina was properly restrained in a car seat. All other occupants were not wearing seat belts.

Woman in fair condition after accident on K-96

BY THE NEWS STAFF

A Wichita woman is in fair condition after driving off K96 near Yoder on Saturday morning.

According to information released by Reno County Sheriff Captain Wayne Baughman, 25-year-old Kelly Taylor was traveling west on K-96 at about 7:30 a.m. when she turned around for an unknown reason and began driving east. Baughman said Taylor drove off the right side of the highway as she approached the Red Rock Road overpass.

Taylor’s 2005 Ford Mustang went down the embankment and through a drainage ditch, then crossed Red Rock Road and continued under the overpass. The vehicle then glanced off a pillar and drove up the embankment under the west-bound K-96 overpass, where it came to rest before sliding sideways down the

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embankment. Taylor’s vehicle finally came to a stop between two overpass pillars.

Baughman reported that sheriff deputies, Haven EMS and firefighters with Reno County Fire District 8 were dispatched to the scene, where Taylor was

found partially ejected and unresponsive.

Taylor was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where she was listed in fair condition Saturday evening. She was wearing a seat belt, Baughman reported.

“We think it’s probably more appropriate to pay debt with this,” Anderson said.

Kansas has more than $4.2 billion in outstanding debt, including $1.2 billion in bonds backed by general state revenues. Payment on that debt from all sources is about $385 million in the current budget.

The largest amount of state debt has been issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation to finance road and bridge projects since 1989. Those bonds are repaid through dedicated motor fuels taxes and other fees.

Two casinos authorized by a 2007 gambling law are open, with a third casino scheduled to open in February. The three facilities generate more than $365 million in revenue, of which $80 million goes to the state, $10 million goes to local governments and $7.3 million goes to problem gambling programs. Casino managers in Dodge City, Mulvane and Kansas City, Kan., will earn an estimated $267 million.

The $56 million bonds paid off early include those for improvements to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson and infrastructure for public broadcasting.

The rest of the money will be used to replace other tax sources in making interest payments on the debt.

“We looked at all the callable debt that made sense, the state fair and public broadcasting,” Anderson said. “We paid that debt off.”

Brownback’s budget assumes that Kansas will collect $39.3 million in gambling revenue in the current fiscal year and $80.5 million in fiscal year 2013, which begins July 1.

“To reduce the burden we leave to our children and grandchildren, we should use this increased revenue for its most important statutory purpose – to pay down our debt,” Brownback said Wednesday in his State of the State address.

According to a ranking by Moody’s Investor Service, Kansas debt backed by taxes equaled 2.85 percent of the

state’s gross domestic product in 2011, up from 2.62 percent in 2010. That ranked 20th in the country, with the median ratio of 3.94 percent.

The governor wants to use $1.7 million this budget year to make improvements at a shuttered Department of Corrections camp in Labette County, which would then reopen in 2013. The camp, which will employ 55 people and house 262 inmates, needs additional security improvements to its fencing, lighting, detection system and razor wire.

Remaining funds will be earmarked for debt.

Alan Conroy, director of the Legislative Research Department, said most of the outstanding, non-transportation debt was for ongoing Statehouse renovations and a one-time $500 million boost for the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System in 2004. Additional bonds have been, or soon will be, issued to cover the state’s share of construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility being built in Manhattan.

Kansas has agreed to more than $100 million in funding for a central utility plant to support the $650 mil-

lion federal lab that will study animal and plant pathogens.

Democrat leaders said they didn’t have an issue with Brownback’s plan to retire debt, but they would like to spread the money to all levels of government.

They have proposed that $16 million be used to help cities and counties retire their debt for local projects.

“We have some other ideas, which I think that are going to do a better job of stimulating the economy and also getting people working and addressing some of the needs that we have in our infrastructure,” said House Minority Leader Paul Davis, a Lawrence Democrat.

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Photos by Sandra J. Milburn/The Hutchinson News

Randy Rinker prepares a Green River ice cream soda at the Greensburg soda fountain, now located in the Kiowa County Commons Building.

Famed soda fountain back on Greensburg landscape

BY KATHY HANKS The Hutchinson News khanks@hutchnews.com

GREENSBURG – Richard Huckriede hung up his apron at Hunter Drug’s soda fountain after a day of making Green Rivers and banana splits, never dreaming he was retiring.

But, the night of May 4, 2007, is history. And Huckriede’s 55 years as a beloved soda jerk abruptly ended; the soda fountain was destroyed in the tornado.

Now the 1950 BastianBlessings red and white soda fountain, complete with stools, has been refurbished and is back in business as a living exhibit in the lobby of the Kiowa County Commons Building which houses the Kiowa County Historical Museum and soda fountain.

While Hunter’s Drug was destroyed, the soda fountain was pulled from the rubble.

Family members of the owner made the decision to save it and donated to the historical society. They had it refurbished at the American Soda Fountain Company in Chicago where it was returned to its original state.

The soda fountain and Huckriede were icons in the life of Greensburg, according to Randy Rinker, sodafountain manager.

“Richard was an institu-

Wichita police: Shot woman wielded knife THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WICHITA, Kan. – Police say an officer shot and critically wounded a woman because she was going after another woman with a knife.

Police Lt. Ken Landwehr said a 53-year woman pulled out a knife while four officers were trying to restrain the other woman. The woman with the knife cut the other woman’s blouse and undergarments.

Landwehr said one of the officers was between the two women when the 53-year-old started to go after the younger woman again.

That’s when the officer shot the 53-year-old once.

The younger woman was only scratched.

The officer involved was put on administrative leave.

Rinker sets out a cardboard copy of Richard Huckriede who was the soda jerk at the Greensburg Hunter Drug store soda fountain for 55 years before the tornado struck.

IF YOU GO What: Greensburg soda fountain Where: Kiowa County Commons, 300 block of S. Main St. When: Open noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays tion by himself,” Rinker said. “He knew everyone by name. He was a draw to the soda fountain.”

Huckriede, who now lives in Pratt, was on hand for the museums grand opening.

“Richard received the first soda,” Rinker said.

Though he hasn’t returned to work, the museum keeps a life-sized color cardboard cutout of Huckriede, smiling as if he is greeting the next customer at the counter.

The soda fountain is busiest when school is over.

Children flock to the commons, which along with the museum, also houses the county library, extension service and media center.

While Rinker stays busy making lemony-lime Green Rivers, and banana splits, Cherry Cokes seem to be the most popular drink.

“The kids are what this is about,” said Rinker, but it becomes a challenge to see what the most bizarre drink will be.

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FROM PAGE ONE Family Dollar Store

Twilight Theater

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Rebuilding

Oliver St.

Ohio Ave.

54 400

Kansas Ave.

Florida Ave. Wisconsin Ave.

Soda Fountain at the Kiowa County Commons Main St.

Big Well Museum

Sycamore St.

sounds of life in this community.

“Tremendous progress has taken place with the construction of the Family Dollar Store,” said Mayor Bob Dixson, of the variety store that will be located on U.S. 54, which runs through town. “It looks like they have most of the concrete poured inside and are working on the final mechanicals.”Before the tornado, Greensburg had a Duckwalls, which has been missed by the residents who moved back to town.

“This (the dollar store) will allow us to purchase a lot of items without having to drive to Pratt or Dodge City,” Dixson said. “But it will also be another shopping opportunity for people passing through.”

At the corner of South Main and Florida, residents can watch Key Construction of Wichita build the Twilight Theatre and Community Auditorium. The pre-cast walls are scheduled to go up the week of Jan. 23, said Gary Goodman, a theater board member.

The original theater was built in 1917 and was a popular place to watch silent films, vaudeville acts and other performances. Over the years, the theater changed owners, and in 1989 it was closed.

Local residents formed a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization to sell memberships and raise funds to purchase the theater. Live performances resumed in 2001, and fundraising for major renovation continued. There were plans to begin renovation when the tornado hit in May 2007.

Meanwhile, $1.5 million has been raised. However, another $1 million still needs to be raised, according to Goodman.

“If we raise the rest of the money and everything is on

Senior Center

JH/The News

Photos by Sandra J. Milburn/The Hutchinson News

Left: While money is being raised to construct a new senior center, residents gather at a local church. Right: Construction of the Twilight Theatre is under way. schedule, the theater could open by late October. It’s an 11- to 12-month project,” Goodman said. “We don’t plan on slowing down; we’re

looking for a corporate sponsor.” One-half of a million raised comes from USD 422.

The school district plans to share the theater for con-

certs and plays.

Meanwhile, farther south on Main Street, more construction is finishing up the Kiowa County Senior Center.

Soon local senior citizens will be able to sit on the front porch and wave to people passing by.

“It’s a neat concept on

Main Street,” said John Wickland, director of the Kiowa County Council on Aging. While the building is being completed, about 32 seniors have a temporary home at First United Methodist Church, where they meet for their daily lunch.

But it hasn’t been the same since their former senior center, across from the post office, was destroyed in the tornado.

Greensburg resident Mary Linenbroker is looking forward to the new senior center, but if rebuilding after the 2007 tornado has taught her anything, it’s to be patient and to count her blessings.

Even the fierce wind was considered a blessing, according to John Fleener, who said grace before the seniors’ noon meal.

Immediately after the tornado, Linenbroker, like most of the residents, had only the clothes she was wearing, having lost nearly everything else. Then, when she was finally able to rebuild, she had trouble with her contractor. Now she’s ready for a new senior center, but she knows from experience that good things take time.

The senior center is one of the last essential building projects, delayed because of lack of funds, Wickland said.

Fortunately, the city received a USDA Rural Development Tax Credit and the project broke ground in October.

“We have had 95 percent of the available tax credits claimed,” Wickland said.

“We have just a little more work to do.” Seventy-six donors have given or pledged about $250,000 to help build the new facility.

The building will have two porticos: One will be a dropoff to protect the seniors in bad weather. Then there will be the front porch, which Wickland said will be a great place to people-watch and eat meals in nice weather. The center is anticipated to open in April.

Field narrows for administrator post

BY KATHY HANKS The Hutchinson News khanks@hutchnews.com

Photos by Sandra J. Milburn/The Hutchinson News

A walkway heading toward the top of the Big Well can be seen at the museum in Greensburg on Wednesday. The walkway will allow visitors to look out over the town of Greensburg. Below: Big Well museum manager Stacy Barnes holds various coins that have been removed from the bottom of the well.

Well ●From Page A1 ever, Stacy Barnes, manager of the Big Well, is confident it will be ready later in May, perhaps by Memorial Day weekend.

Barnes grew up in Greensburg and recalled visits to the hand-dug well where divers, in scuba gear, would submerge themselves into the well for its annual cleaning. They would haul out buckets of covered items that had been dropped in by visitors. Mostly they brought up tarnished coins, a random baby doll, and lots of hard, small rocks that, upon deeper investigation, revealed chewing gum covered in sediment.

Now, when the museum construction is completed, Steve Wedlock, a site manager with McCownGordon Construction, Wichita, hopes someone will go down in the boatsman chair that has been installed for emergency purposes and retrieve the really nice tape measure, pocketknife and hard hats that plunged into the murky water during the recent project.

According to its history, when the well was first dug

back in the 1800s it was a “masterpiece of pioneer engineering.” The new design

by LawKingdon Architecture, Wichita, includes a nautilus shell-like spiral staircase down into the well, which will also marvel visitors, Barnes hopes.

When it came to designing a new entry into the well, Wedlock said designers took a different tack. The old staircase was attached to the original native sandstone walls, quarried from the Medicine River 12 miles south of Greensburg. The former staircase was narrow and zigzagging along the walls, but the new spiral staircase is not. Instead, it is connected to concrete piles that are tied to footings, so there is no weight bearing on the historic structure.

Not only are the new stairs wider, they will be able to sustain more weight.

What still amazes Barnes, she said as she stood on the new staircase midway down the 109-foot hole, watching a welder create sparks on another section of the stairs, is how the original hole was dug with shovels.

Back in the 1800s, it took about 15 men a day, working 10 months, to dig the 109foot-deep well that ties into the Ogallala aquifer. They were cowboys, farmers and transients digging on the well from sun-up to sundown, using shovels, picks, a half-barrel, pulley and rope for tools. They were paid 50 cents to a dollar per day.

Barnes didn’t hesitate when the construction crew offered to give her a ride

down to the dark water in a basket, along with a worker, to take a look.

“It was a lifetime opportunity,” Barnes said.

Descending the stairway down to the water will be just one lure to the new Big Well Museum. Those who can’t maneuver the stairs will be able to go to a second level and look down into the hole. They will also have a bird’s-eye view of Greensburg from the windows that will look out at all sides of the city. Three exhibits will spiral around the wall on the ground floor, telling the history of the well in Greensburg, the tornado, and the rebuilding of the community.

The $3 million project is being paid in part by a $2 million USDA Rural Development Grant and a $1 million loan paid with a half-cent sales tax for the Big Well that was passed before the tornado, for repairs to the well.

Barnes said the city and the county have worked closely to ensure that the Big Well Museum did not duplicate the Kiowa County Museum, which is now open inside the Kiowa County Commons Building.

Instead, the two museums will complement each other.

GREENSBURG – Sterling’s chief of police was one of two finalists interviewing for the position of Greensburg’s city administrator this week.

Eddy Truelove and Gary Emry, the current city administrator of Girard, met individually with Greensburg’s mayor, council and key city employees Wednesday.

After the interview, Truelove said he was just as “impressed as he could be about Greensburg.” He added that after meeting members of the community and touring the town, he was very excited about the potential to serve as city administrator.

Like most Kansans, Truelove was aware of the level of devastation that swept through the town in May 2007.What impressed him so much during his interview was seeing how much has been accomplished since then by the local city leaders and residents.

Truelove graduated from high school in Joplin, Mo., and went into the U.S. Marine Corps right out of school. He retired from the Marines in 1997, and by 1999 was working in law enforcement in Wichita.

Truelove earned an MBA in public administration from Wichita State University. He and his wife, Lou Ann,

and their children are very happy in Sterling, he said.

Longtime city administrator Steve Hewitt, who guided his community through the dark days following the tornado, has been a tough act to follow. He left Greensburg just more than a year ago to become city manager of Clinton, Okla. Since then, former state treasurer Dennis McKinney served as interim until the city hired Sheila Magee. However, she was fired in July, DIXSON just after nine weeks on the job.

Finding the right person to fit the job is a challenge, said Erica Goodman, city council member.

“We are very blessed to have tremendously qualified applicants for the position,” said Mayor Bob Dixson.”

Right now we are looking at the two candidates; we are doing our due diligence and are in the interviewing stage.

“As we all know, it’s a process. The council will make a decision regarding what approach we will want to take offering the job. The pool is still open.”

Dixson said they hoped to complete the process by mid to late February.

Wichita resident Jay Newton is currently acting administrator. Emry could not be reached by The News.

BRIEF Man sentenced to life in death of teenager WICHITA – A third man has been sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wichita boy on Father’s Day. Eli Betancourt will have to serve nearly 26 years before he can face a parole board under the sentence imposed Friday in Sedgwick County District Court.

The 21-year-old was convicted in May of first-degree murder in the June 2010 death of Miguel Angel An-

drade Martinez. The middle school student was shot multiple times when he opened his front door after hearing sounds outside. Prosecutors called the shooting an apparent mistake by men who fired on the wrong house when they went looking to avenge an earlier fight.

The Wichita Eagle reported that Betancourt’s older brother, Alejandro Betancourt, and gang member Eddie Laurel already are serving life sentences.

– From wire reports

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Blast kills at least 53 pilgrims in southern Iraq

BY ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press

ZUBAIR, Iraq – A bomb tore through a procession of Shiite pilgrims heading toward a largely Sunni town in southern Iraq on Saturday, killing at least 53 people in the latest sign of a power struggle between rival Muslim sects that has escalated since the American military withdrawal.

Fears of more bloodshed have risen in recent weeks, with the U.S. no longer enjoying the leverage it once had to encourage the two sides to work together to rein in extremists. Most of

the latest attacks appear to be aimed at Iraq’s majority Shiites, suggesting Sunni insurgents seeking to undermine the Shiite-dominated government are to blame.

Saturday’s blast happened on the last of the 40 days of Arbaeen, when hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims travel to the Iraqi city of Karbala and other holy sites.

The end of Arbaeen is one of the most sacred times for Shiites, and public processions to commemorate it were banned under Saddam Hussein.

The blast occurred near the town of Zubair as pil-

grims marched from the nearby port city of Basra toward the Imam Ali shrine on the outskirts of the town, said Ayad al-Emarah, a spokesman for the governor of Basra province.

The shrine is an enclave within an enclave – a Shiite site on the edge of a predominantly Sunni town in an otherwise mostly Shiite province.

There were conflicting reports of what caused the blast, with some officials saying a roadside bomb was to blame.

But witnesses at the scene described the perpetrator as a suicide bomber disguised

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Tunisian women gather Saturday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the revolution that ended the dictatorship of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked uprisings around the Arab world.

A new Tunisia marks first anniversary of Arab Spring

BY BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press

TUNIS, Tunisia – Masses of Tunisians marched in peaceful triumph Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the revolution that ended the dictatorship of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali — and sparked uprisings around the Arab world.

Tunisia greeted the anniversary with prudent optimism, amid worries about high unemployment that cast a shadow over their pride at transforming the country.

Now a human rights activist is president, and a moderate Islamist jailed for years by the old regime is prime minister at the head of a diverse coalition, after the freest elections in Tunisia’s history.

Tunisia’s uprising began on Dec. 17, 2010, when a desperate fruit vendor set himself on fire, unleashing pent-up anger and frustration among his compatriots, who staged protests that spread nationwide. Within less than a month, longtime president Ben Ali was forced out of power, and he fled to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14, 2011.

Boisterous marches Saturday reflected the country’s new atmosphere.

On a crisp, sunny day in Tunisia’s capital, Islamists shouted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is Great.” Alongside them were leftists and nationalists celebrating freedom, and mourning the more than 200 people killed in the month-long uprising.

Leading Arab dignitaries

joined Tunisia’s leaders for anniversary ceremonies.

They included Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika — who faced down protests in his own country last year; the head of Libya’s interim government, Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, who helped lead opposition to Moammar Gadhafi; and the emir of Qatar.

“The democratic process that has begun is now irreversible, after the dark period” of the past, President and former exiled activist Moncef Marzouki said.

Abdel-Jalil called the Tunisian revolution “a determining factor for the success of the uprising” in Libya.

As the country that started the Arab Spring, Tunisia appears to be the farthest along in its transformation.

Political analysts warn, however, that further gains will not be easy or painless.

Heykel Mahfoudh, a law professor and adviser to the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, said in an interview with The Associated Press that Tunisia is entering its second post-Ben Ali year “in a paradoxically necessary phase of turbulence.”

Mahfoudh says he is “cautiously optimistic” for Tunisia’s development, but remains worried about the country’s economic and social situation. It’s unclear, too, what the Islamists who won the elections will do with their power.

Unemployment has risen to almost 20 percent today from 13 percent a year ago, and economic growth has

stagnated as investment dries up and tourism evaporates.

as a volunteer handing out juice and food to pilgrims.

Ali Ghanim al-Maliki, the head of the Basra provincial council, corroborated that account in an interview with Iraqiya state television.

Arbaeen marks the end of 40 days of mourning following the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a revered Shiite figure who is the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Pilgrims who cannot make it to Imam Hussein’s grave in the holy city of Karbala, south of Baghdad, often journey to other sacred sites such as the shrine near Zubair.

Hadi Mizban/Associated Press

Shiite pilgrims gather at the Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala for Arbaeen, which marks the end of the 40-day mourning period after the anniversary of the 7th century martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

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DIRECTORY RENO COUNTY Joshua Parker Hutchinson Sally Shropshire Hutchinson Tawana Shumpert Hutchinson Melvin Thompson Arlington

AROUND THE STATE Sarah Friesen Hillsboro Marjorie Hefner Dodge City John Neeland Great Bend Merle Raida Kingman Laurene Selack McPherson

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Joshua Nathan Parker Joshua Nathan Parker, 28, died Jan. 12, 2012, at his home in Hutchinson.

He was born Aug. 5, 1983, in Wichita, the son of Jeff and Francine Comstock Parker.

He was a graduate of PARKER Barrington High School, Barrington, Ill., and attended Illinois State University.

A resident of Hutchinson, he had previously lived in Wichita, Chicago, and Barrington.

Most recently he was an account manager for CDW Corp., Chicago.

Survivors include: his parents of Hutchinson; a son, Joshua Nathan Parker Jr. of Hutchinson; five sisters, Hawley Forster of Wauconda, Ill., Rachel Parker of Chicago, Ill., Amanda Parker of Lawrence, Kan., and Caitlin and Emma Parker of Hutchinson; and his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Parker of Holton, Kan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Gertrude Comstock and paternal grandfather, Raymond Parker.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson, with Pastor Doug Wyatt and Pastor Bones Nay presiding.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening, all at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Joshua Parker Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

To leave a message for the family, visit www.PenwellGabelHutchinson.com.

Sarah Ens Friesen HILLSBORO – Sarah Ens Friesen, 92, died Jan. 13, 2012.

She was born June 9, 1919, daughter of C.C. and Anna Quirning Harms.

She married Dan E. Ens May 6, 1955. He died in 1990.

She married Fred Friesen Sept. 22, 1992. He died in 2005. Survivors: sons, Timothy, Alvin and Howard; daughters, Shirley Wiens and Laura Fraley; nine grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral 10:30 a.m. with visitation at 9 a.m. Thursday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro.

Burial 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Garden, Garden City. Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro.

John D. Neeland GREAT BEND – John D. Neeland, 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Colorado Springs, Colo.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date by Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.

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OBITUARIES

Tawana L. (Reed) Shumpert

Melvin D. Thompson

Tawana L. (Reed) Shumpert, 46, passed away Jan. 13, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1965, in Hutchinson, to Leroy Jr. and Linda Reed.

Tawana was a member of St. John SHUMPERT CME Church, was a CNA for 28 years, and worked for Mennonite Manor for the last four years.

On May 17, 2000, she married James R. Shumpert in Hutchinson. He survives.

Other survivors include: children, Brice Reed, Kanisha Reed and Jeffery Payne, all of Hutchinson; eight grandchildren; siblings, Teresa Paskel of Wichita, Harley Reed of Hutchinson, Tammy Gray of Hutchinson; mother, Linda Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tawana was preceded in death by her father and stepfather, Cedric Jackson.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at St. John CME Church, 228 E. 9th, with Reverend JoAnne Dixon-Lewis officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to St. John CME Church, in care of the mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a condolence for Tawana’s family.

ARLINGTON – Melvin D. Thompson, 85, died Jan. 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born March 30, 1926, in Larned, the son of Edward A. and Catherine Evers Thompson.

An Arlington resident since 1984, formerly of Larned, he was a retired Owner/Operator Truck Driver, a graduate of Larned High School, a U.S. Army WWII veteran, and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson, former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned, the VFW and the American Legion, both of Larned.

On July 17, 1948, he married Carol L. Keenan in Colorado Springs, Colo. She died April 7, 2011. Survivors include: four sons, Dan and Kay Thompson of Pawnee Rock, Kim and Joy Thompson of Topeka, Randall Thompson of Pretty Prairie, Kevin and Marie Thompson of Wichita; three daughters, Karml and Randy Blumanhourst of Lyons, Krystl Thompson of Hutchinson, Kandi Smith and Doug Ramey of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Irene Reynolds of Oregon; 27 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Kelcy Thompson; son-inlaw, Mike Smith; grandson, Justin Thompson; granddaughter, Kara Hogan; brothers, Velmar Thompson and Russell Thompson; sisters, Eleanor Winkler and Ethel Ford.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Seward., with Parish Rosary at 10 a.m., with Father Rene Guesnier officiating. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward, Kan., with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Vigil 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Senior Center of Arlington, in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Sally J. Shropshire Sally J. Shropshire, 70, of Hutchinson, died Jan. 14, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Sally was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Hutchinson, the daughter of David Sr. and Martha LouCele Marshall Cheeves.

A lifelong Hutchinson resident, she was a 1959 graduate of Hutchinson High School.

She worked for several years as a volunteer at the Hutchinson Humane Society and was a homemaker. Sally married Loyd Shropshire on June 6, 1967, in Lyons. He died Dec. 22, 2009. Survivors include: a brother, David (Butch) Cheeves and his wife Theresa of Hutchinson; a niece, Deidree Cheeves of Kansas City, Mo.; a lifelong friend, Jodie Ching of Hutchinson; and Raymond, her special Schnauzer buddie. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Cause For Paws or the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, sent in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Marjorie M. Hefner DODGE CITY – Marjorie Mary Hefner, 88, died Jan. 13, 2012. She was born July 24, 1923, daughter of Carl and Josephine Grabowska Lapka.

She married Marshall Lane Hefner May 5, 1980. He survives with sons, Gerald and Allen Leicht; daughter, Sharon Taylor; stepson, Wes; six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 18 step-grandchildren.

Memorial Mass 11 a.m.

Tuesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. No visitation, as cremation has taken place.

Memorials to the Good Samaritan Society in care of Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City.

Laurene E. Selack MCPHERSON – Laurene E. Selack, 96, died Jan. 13, 2012. She was born Sept. 12, 1915, daughter of William C. and Katherine “Kate” Elizabeth Messer Schlatter.

She married Albert Henry Selack May 25, 1941. He died March 26, 1990. Survivors: children, Richard and Rex, and Marilyn Woodard; grandchildren, Adam, Nathan and Lucas; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, with family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson.

Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church, McPherson. Memorials to First Christian Church of McPherson.

Merle L. Raida KINGMAN – Merle L. Raida, DVM, 64, of Kingman. passed away Jan. 10, 2012. He was born July 10, 1947, to Joe and Lois (Dunkelberger) Raida.

He is survived by his mother, Lois Raida; children, Will Raida, DVM, Jessie Razi (Hossein), and Cheyenne Raida; grandchildren, Emma and Elle Razi; and sister, Jodi Metcalfe. Also survived by Johnna Raida.

Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday January 21, 2012, at the Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main Street, Kingman. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Cheyenne Raida Educational Fund at the Kanza Bank in Kingman.

Police: 2 hurt in shooting at Mo. mall THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A young man and woman were wounded Saturday in a shooting that locked down a suburban Kansas City mall and sent panicked shoppers running for cover.

Independence polic6e spokesman Tom Gentry said two young men have been identified as persons of interest in the afternoon shooting at Independence Center. He said the two men had an altercation with the victims while going through a doorway and the shooting happened when the two pairs met up later.

Gentry said the victims were taken to a hospital with wounds that weren’t considered life-threatening.

“Everything is fine, everything is secure” at the mall, Gentry told The Associated Press. “No one else is in a position to be harmed.”

The mall, located about 10 miles east of Kansas City near Interstate 70, was locked down after the shooting and closed early. Mall officials did not immediately return a phone call to the AP for comment.

Kazakhstan voters cast ballots in elections THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASTANA, Kazakhstan – Voters cast ballots Sunday in the oil-rich Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan in elections that are expected to slightly broaden democratic representation in parliament’s rubber-stamp lower house.

All seats in the former Soviet nation’s parliament are currently occupied by President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s Nur Otan party. A 2009 election law gives at least two seats to the party with the secondhighest number of votes even if it does not receive the 7 percent share that is the threshold for proportional allotment of seats.

Opposition parties that were most likely to pose a robust challenge to Nur Otan have been either disqualified from competing or rendered largely powerless.

The pro-business Ak Zhol party, which avoids confrontation with the government, is seen as the most likely runner-up.

Prosperity and stability in Kazakhstan – mainly driven by its vast reserves of oil, gas and minerals – account for much of the support for Nur Otan and the president. However, the elections are taking place in the shadow of an unusual outburst of discontent and violence.

In December, a longterm protest in the town of Zhanaozen by oil workers who had been fired after striking for better pay degenerated into clashes with police who opened fire.

At least 16 people were killed, and the bloodshed set off a riot in another town where police killed one person.

The recurring theme in the run-up to the elections, as in the polls that saw Nazarbayev reconfirmed president last year with a startling 95 percent of the vote, has been stability above all else.

ORDINARY LIVES

Volunteer’s smile brightened days

BY KATHY HANKS The Hutchinson News khanks@hutchnews.com

It could be someone’s worst day before stepping into the elevator at the Reno County Courthouse, but Archie Smith would smile, strike up a conversation and change everything.

That was Smith’s nature, to greet every passenger entering his elevator with a kind word.

On Dec.30, Smith left his volunteer work as a Reno County Courthouse elevator attendant to head home to Buhler. On the drive he was involved in a one -vehicle crash.

The 89-year-old died Jan.9.

“Archie was a great guy,” said Judge Tim Chambers, who stepped into the elevator with Smith many times over the years. “He was always pleased to see you. I never saw him not smile or ask how things were going.”

Reno County Commissioner Dan Deming first knew Smith from seeing him at Dillons, where Smith was an employee for 24 years. Then Deming rode the elevator with Smith.

“He was a warm and friendly guy who enjoyed talking to people as he took them up and down in the elevator.” Deming said. “He was friendly, gracious, and represented our county’s image quite well. What more can you ask of a volunteer?”

Smith is survived by a brother, Lewis; sister Wyvetta Tholl and several nieces and nephews. His extended family became the many friends he made through 26 years volunteering in the community.

“Archie Smith was a very special man,” said Debbie Berndsen, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She recalled how he did everything from keeping the Sports Arena open on weekends for walkers and joggers, to stocking shelves in the Food Bank,

ARCHIE SMITH to serving Friendship Meals.

He helped in Buhler Grade School and at the Buhler Senior Center, and Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. He was part of a team who visited isolated seniors. And he helped the elderly with their groceries and package as an aide on the Golden Express bus.

Marlys Bernard fondly remembered Smith.

“Friday was his day” to volunteer in the courthouse, she said. “He always had a smile on his face.”

Former Reno County Commissioner Francis Schoepf considered Smith such an asset to the courthouse he personally paid RCat to drive to his home in Buhler to bring him to work.

“He was a fine man,” Schoepf said. “He always wanted to know how you were, he was happy with life.

Along with a lengthy list of volunteer service, Smith served on the RSVP Advisory Council.

“He was always eager to help where he could,” Berndsen said. “He enjoyed people and people enjoyed him. He delighted in the friends he made through his volunteer work over the years.

“Archie made a difference in our community,” she said. “At the same time; those he served and served with made a difference for him, too.”

Nigeria strike could spark oil shutdown THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s government and labor unions failed to end a paralyzing nationwide strike over high gasoline costs, potentially sparking an oil production shutdown in a nation vital to U.S. oil supplies.

It was not immediately clear late Saturday whether a major oil workers’ union had gone ahead with its threat to have its members walk off their jobs in an effort to halt oil production. But the fact that labor unions left quickly from their meeting with the government and no one announced when talks would resume raised concerns that the impasse would see Nigeria go through more days of disruptive strikes.

Nigeria, which produces 2.4 million barrels of oil a

day, is the fifth-largest oil exporter to the United States. Any disruption to oil production could roil the oil futures market at a time traders remain concerned about world supply.

President Goodluck Jonathan did not show up for a meeting with union representatives held Saturday night at the presidential villa in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, nor did Vice President Namadi Sambo.

Instead, the nation’s Senate president and its House speaker represented the government along with other officials.

After the meeting, Nigeria Labor Congress President Abdulwaheed Omar told waiting journalists: “We have not reached a compromise.”

Asked whether oil production would immediately halt, Omar said: “We are taking these things

gradually.”

Senate President David Mark described the talks as “very fruitful,” though he offered no other details.

Nigeria has been gripped by a paralyzing strike since Monday when labor unions called the nationwide work stoppage in response to a government decision to remove subsidies, causing fuel prices to more than double in Africa’s most populous nation. However, oil workers mostly remained on the job.

On Thursday, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria threatened to stop all oil production in Nigeria at midnight Saturday.

President Babatunde Ogun and other union officials were not immediately available to confirm whether its members had left their posts.

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Newbery Crater project drilling manager Fred Wilson stands near a drilling rig at a geothermal project as he describes the work near LaPine, Ore. Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of the dormant Central Oregon volcano this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up to its promise.

Project to use volcano to generate electricity ■ Scientists hope effort

will yield cheap, clean geothermal energy.

BY JEFF BARNARD Associated Press

Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this summer to demonstrate new technology they hope will give a boost to a green energy sector that has yet to live up to its promise.

They hope the water comes back to the surface fast enough and hot enough to create cheap, clean electricity that isn’t dependent on sunny skies or stiff breezes – without shaking the earth and rattling the nerves of nearby residents.

Renewable energy has been held back by cheap natural gas, weak demand for power and waning political concern over global warming. Efforts to use the earth’s heat to generate power, known as geothermal energy, have been further hampered by technical problems and worries that tapping it can cause earthquakes.

Even so, the federal government, Google and other investors are interested enough to bet $43 million on the Oregon project. They are helping AltaRock Energy, Inc. of Seattle and Davenport Newberry Holdings LLC of Stamford, Conn., demonstrate whether the next level in geothermal power development can work on the flanks of Newberrry Volcano, located about 20 miles south of Bend, Ore. “We know the heat is there,” said Susan Petty, president of AltaRock. “The big issue is can we circulate enough water through the system to make it economic.”

The heat in the earth’s crust has been used to generate power for more than a century. Engineers gather hot water or steam that bubbles near the surface and use it to spin a turbine that creates electricity. Most of those areas have been exploited.

The new frontier is places with hot rocks, but no cracks in the rocks or water to deliver the steam.

To tap that heat – and grow geothermal energy from a tiny niche into an important source of green energy – engineers are working on a new technology called Enhanced Geothermal Systems.

“To build geothermal in a big way beyond where it is now requires new technology, and that is where EGS comes in,” said Steve Hickman, a research geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, Calif.

Wells are drilled deep into the rock and water is pumped in, creating tiny fractures in the rock, a process known as hydroshearing.

Cold water is pumped down production wells into the reservoir, and the steam is drawn out.

Hydroshearing is similar to the process known as hydraulic fracturing, used to free natural gas from shale formations. But fracking uses chemical-laden fluids, and creates huge fractures.

Pumping fracking wastewater deep underground for disposal likely led to recent earthquakes in Arkansas and Ohio.

Fears persist that cracking rock deep underground through hydroshearing can also lead to damaging quakes. EGS has other problems. It is hard to create a reservoir big enough to run a commercial power plant.

Progress has been slow.

Two small plants are online in France and Germany. A third in downtown Basel, Switzerland, was shut down over earthquake complaints.

A project in Australia has had drilling problems.

A new international protocol is coming out at the end of this month that urges EGS developers to keep projects out of urban areas, the so-called “sanity test,” said Ernie Majer, a seismologist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It also urges developers to be upfront with local residents so they know exactly what is going on.

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A large milkweed bug stands atop a flower at the Dillon Nature Center. Sometimes it’s nice to spend some time in nature among the insects and plants, though it often makes me sneeze.

Buhler boys head coach Dennis Wahlgren hoists the substate championship trophy as he is lifted by his team following their substate championship win over Circle. I’ve shot a lot of jubilation photos over the years, but this was the first time it involved a coach being hoisted by the players.

Cody Gardner competes in the bull riding at the Pretty Prairie Rodeo in July. The light in the background created a nice halo for the rider, who otherwise would have disappeared against the dark sky.

Chance, a 1-year-old Boxer, retrieves a tennis ball while playing at the dog park with his owners. My family will tell you I have a soft spot for Boxers and bulldogs. Add google eyes and a tongue sticking out and you have a cuteness overload.

Above: Hutchinson Community College’s Britney Nuzum reacts at the conclusion of their Region VI championship loss to Cloud County as the coaches shake hands in the background. Covering the Region VI championships is one of my favorite assignments each year. It was an emotional loss, especially for the graduating class.

Left: Kathleen Forrest, right, is embraced prior to the start of a candlelight vigil across the street from where her sister, Vashti Seacat, was found dead after a fire at her Kingman home. This was a tough assignment to cover. I feel like this photo conveys a sister’s love and loss.

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Reno County employees showed their appreciation Friday for longtime courthouse volunteer Ed Kerens by surprising him with a birthday celebration.

“It takes a lot to surprise me, and this did surprise me,” Kerens said.

For Kerens’ 94th birthday, employees with the district attorney’s office decorated a table in the courthouse basement, complete with two kinds of cake, punch, a birthday banner and a large poster featuring signatures and well-wishes from county employees.

“You put the ‘pop’ in county government,” County Commissioner Dan Deming wrote of Kerens.

Kerens’ friendly face is famous at the courthouse, where he makes and hands out free popcorn on Fridays in the courthouse basement.

On Wednesday mornings, he is a volunteer elevator operator at the courthouse.

Squeezing in with a crowd of people Friday on the elevator – including county employees, attorneys and local bonding agents – Kerens got another surprise when the group started singing an impromptu “Happy Birthday.”

Born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., Kerens, a World War II veteran, has lived in Hutchinson for more than 60 years.

Kerens, a volunteer through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Hutchinson Community College, started volunteering about 20 years ago. He previously served as a courthouse bailiff and with the volunteer patrol for the sheriff ’s office.

– Darcy Gray Learning stocks While high school students usually appreciate the opportunity to learn in a controlled environment, Buhler High students Ryan Burkhart and Bryce Reed likely wish one class assignment carried a little more weight in the real world.

Burkhart and Reed recently finished first out of 558 teams in the Kansas Council for Economic Education’s Stock Market game.

By turning their $100,000 “investment” into $117,000 in 10 weeks, Burkhart and Reed saw more return on their investment than any other team.

Burkhart and Reed competed along with classmates in BHS’s personal finance class, taught by Kyle Sides.

Students are grouped into teams of two or three and each team is given an online account with a hypothetical $100,000 that they can invest in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. They can buy or sell at any time during the game, and each time they make a transaction, they are charged a fee.

Burkhart and Reed hypothetically bought 10,000 shares of EDAC Technologies Corp. stock, which increased from $7.42 per share to $10.45 per share

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CELEBRATIONS

Nicholas and Courtney Gugliuzza

Courtney Jane Nunns and Nicholas Rosario Gugliuzza were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson.

Parents of the couple are James and Barbara Nunns, Hutchinson, and Nicholas and Paula Gugliuzza, Somers, N.Y. Maid of honor was Tammy Breitenbach, Kansas City, Mo., and matrons of honor were Mistie Brooks, Raymore, Mo., Allison Coburn, Decatur, Ga., Elizabeth Payne, Sonoma, Calif., and Erin Rogers, Lafayette, Colo.

Best men were John Gugliuzza, Brooklyn, Marc Gugliuzza, New York City, brothers of the groom, Joseph Gugliuzza, Schenectady, N.Y., cousin of the groom, Philip Lord, Los Angeles, and E. Eric Rytter, New York City.

Candle Lighters were Julie Nunns, Scottsdale,

Melanie Errebo / Brock Gifford

Ariz., sister-in-law of the bride, and Jessica Gugliuzza, Brooklyn, sister-in-law of the groom. Ring bearer was Jake Nunns, nephew of the bride and flower girl was Alexa Nunns, niece of the bride, both are of Scottsdale. Ushers were Angelo Liberatore, Irvington, N.Y. Daniel Nastasi, Brooklyn, cousins of the groom, Brandon Nunns, Travis Nunns, brothers of the bride, both of Scottsdale.

Guest book attendants were Talissa Davis, Acworth, Ga., and Maren Olson, Brooklyn. Reader was Natalie Johnson, Scottsdale, and celebrant was Father Joseph Eckberg, Hutchinson.

After a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple is at home in New York City.

The bride graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Education, the University of Kansas, Lawrence, with an MS in School Administration, and Columbia University, NYC, with a MA in Education Policy. She is the Principal at St. Aloysius School in NYC. The bridegroom graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., with an AB in Genetics, and Fordham Law School with a Juris Doctor. He is an Associate General Counsel at American Capital Ltd., NYC.

Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Errebo, Hugoton, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Melanie, to Brock

Best man was Austin Love, brother of the groom.

Groomsmen were Ben Love, Alan Reed, cousins of the groom, Jeremy Logan, Justin Timken, Broc Plattner, Reed Howard and Daniel Berg.

Ushers were Coby and Chayne Onek, brothers of the bride, Logan Hedlund, Sean Hayden, Granson Salmans, Reid Petty and Tyler Koehn. Coby Onek was unable to attend the wedding as he is deployed to Afghanistan.

After a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Montezuma.

The bride graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor’s degree.

She plans to attend Fort Hays State University to pursue a master’s degree in business.

The bridegroom graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor’s degree in business, and is serving in the Kansas Legislature as a State Senator.

Gifford, son of Chad and Camee Gifford, also of Hugoton.

A March outdoor wedding in Hugoton is planned.

The bride-elect graduated from Sterling High School and Kansas State University.

She is a fourth grade teacher and coach at Hugoton USD 210.

The bridegroom-elect graduated from Hugoton High School and Seward County Community College. He is employed at Pioneer Natural Resources of Ulysses.

Jennifer Lecklider / Travis Sowers

Mike Hanson, Patricia Lecklider, Lyons, Tim Lecklider, Brookville, Craig and Tammy McIntire, Kansas City, Mo., and Rick Sowers,

Brunswick, Mo., announce the engagement of their children, Jennifer Lecklider and Travis Sowers.

The wedding is planned for June 16 in Brunswick.

The bride-elect graduated from Lyons High School and attends Moberly Area Community College, pursuing a nursing degree. She is employed at Brunswick Nursing Home.

The bridegroom-elect graduated from Brunswick R-II High School. He is employed by the City of Brunswick, and is a farmer.

William and Rosalie Carr William Carr and the former Rosalie Dohner were married Jan. 14, 1962, in Marion.

They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren: Debra and David Webb, Lee and Luke, and Douglas and Chris Carr, Derek, Allison, Elyssa and Adrianne.

Garrett and Caley Love

Caley Morgan Onek and Garrett Thomas Love were married July 15 at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Pastor Joe Hishmeh performed the ceremony alongside the grooms’ brother-in-law Matthew Farmer.

Parents of the couple are Chad and Cammy Onek, El Dorado, and Greg and Sue Love, Montezuma.

Maid of honor was Amy Timken. Bridesmaids were Jenna Farmer, Marisa Love, sisters of the groom, Taylor Stands, Lacey Breech, Kristin Willhite, Jenna Seematter and Lisa Ille.

Lynn and Helen Pitman

The children of Lynn and Helen Pitman are hosting a come and go reception for their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Minneola United Methodist Church in Minneola.

The children and grandchildren are Rob and Heidi

Pitman, Ashlyn and Jarrett, Berryton, Dona and Chris Esplund, Erik, Hallie and Nathan, Minneola, and Brian and Kathy Guthrie Pitman, Wichita.

The only gift they request is your presence and sharing special memories.

80-PLUS BIRTHDAYS Lavonne Farney, Sterling, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a family dinner hosted by her children.

She was born Jan. 17, 1932, and married Robert Farney on Aug. 14, 1955, at Sterling FARNEY Evangelical Mennonite Church. She was a teacher and a homemaker.

She graduated from Sterling College and taught at Dighton and Nickerson High Schools, Partridge Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School in Hutchinson.

Her children and spouses are Jack and Kay Farney, Sterling, Gayle and Rick Fehr, New Hope, Minn., daughter-in-law Keva Farney, Stafford, and the late Tyler Farney. She has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her at 25809 W. 43rd, Sterling, KS 67579.

Josephine P. Heller,

Hutchinson, will celebrate her 80th birthday Wednesday.

She was born Jan. 18, 1932, in Hoisington, and married Richard D. Heller, June 1, 1951, at First Baptist Church in Hutchinson. She retired from the insurance business and Dillard’s, and enjoys volunteering at the Hutchinson Public Library.

Her children and spouses are Audie D. Heller and Debbie Gibson, Michael D. and Mary Heller, and Linda K. (Heller) and Larry Deckard.

She has eight grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her at 301 Curtis St., Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Please join the family of Clinton Julian to celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 5o 4 p.m.

Saturday at the downtown Sampler Restaurant, 1 N. Main St. (First National Bank Building) in Hutchinson. Park and enter the restaurant from the top floor of the parking ramp behind the bank.

He was born Jan. 22, 1922, to Francis and Chloe Julian in St. John, graduated from St. John High School and JULIAN served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.

On March 22, 1942, he married Ione Francis. She died Aug. 30, 2004. He retired from Consolidated Rebuilders in 1987 and still plays golf regularly.

His children are Janice and the late Marsha. He has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Okley Strawn, McPherson, will celebrate her 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Perkins Restaurant in McPherson.

Friends are welcome to help her celeSTRAWN brate.

She was born Jan. 23,

1932, in Macksville.

Her children are Rodney, Conroe, Texas, Carl, Regan and Douglas, all of McPherson.

Cards may be mailed to her at 1148 17th Ave., McPherson, KS 67460.

Dorothy Yost, Galva, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Galva Community Building, 200 S. Main.

She was born Jan. 25, 1932, in Antelope.

YOST Her daughters and spouses are Kim and Raymond Williams, Galva, Sherry Wright, Sandy and Steve Friesen, Vicki and Loren Hiebert, all of Hillsboro, and Cindy and David Schick, Bunker Hill, Iowa.

She has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her at P.O. Box 184, Galva, KS 67443.

CLUBS The Reno County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Reno County Historical Society, 100 S. Walnut. The program, Reno County in Photos, “Santa Fe Railway Historical Collection 1929 – 1930,” will be presented by Steve Conard and Steve Harmon. Come and enjoy a view of our past. You do not have to be a member to attend.

The Hutchinson Piano Teacher’s League met at the home of Ramona Nicholson for the January meeting. Plans discussed included the “Sacred Music Festival” Jan. 28 at Stringer

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Fine Arts Center and the “Ensemble Recital” March 10 at the Community Church of the Brethren. The annual elementary students’ “Zoo-B-Doo” Concert is planned for June 2 at the Hutchinson Zoo’s Discovery Center. The next meeting will be Feb. 1 at the home of Eunice Arndt.

The Buhler 4-H Club met Jan. 9 at the Buhler Mennonite Church. Jonah Morgan gave a talk about his poultry project, and Rebecca Regehr talked about shooting with a western club.

Members are urged to go to attend the 4-H family night from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at

Jumpin’ J’s. The next club meeting will be Feb. 13.

Six members of Alpha Gamma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Jan. 3 at the home of Wanda Walsh. Service projects and the February Valentine Brunch were discussed.

Walsh gave the program on M&M’s.

The Hutchinson Iris Club met Jan. 19 at the Delos V. Smith Senior Center with 19 members and 1 guest present. An interesting program

by Sherryl Fitzpatrick was given on “Iris Photography.”

Refreshments and door

prizes were furnished by Greg Henne and Evelyn Henricks. Rachel Hindle was the winner of the hybridizer’s iris for this month.

CELEBRATIONS POLICY The Hutchinson News publishes engagements, weddings and anniversaries every Sunday in its Celebrations section for a minimal charge. For more information call The News at 620-6945700, ext. 330 or e-mail newsclerk@hutchnews. com.

Victoria Fox / Brad McGrane

Tommy and Wanda Fox, Franklin, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Fox, to Brad McGrane, son of Marvin and Debbie McGrane, Haven.

The wedding will be April 7 at Theta Baptist Church in Tennessee. An additional reception for them will be May 5 at Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson.

The bride-elect attended The Masters College in California majoring in communications. She is employed at Fox Hardwood Lumber in Franklin.

The bridegroom-elect graduated from Hutchinson Community College and is serving in the U.S. Army as a medic with the 101st Airborne, stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Chelsey Hornback / Brad Crump

The engagement of Chelsey Hornback and Brad Crump is announced by their parents, Alan and Sheila Hornback, Minneola,

and Daniel and Elizabeth Crump, Little River.

The wedding is planned for March 24 in Dodge City.

The bride-elect graduated from Minneola High School and Hutchinson Community College. She is a Radiologic Technologist at Ashland Health Center and Minneola District Hospital.

The bridegroom-elect graduated from Little River High School and HCC. He is a para-educator and coach through Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative and Minneola schools.

PEOPLE Zachariah Stoughton, pianist, will be presenting a recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Stringer Fine Arts Center’s B. J. Warner Recital Hall, Hutchinson Community College Campus. Admission is free, STOUGHTON and the public is cordially invited to attend. He is a native of the Hutchinson area, and graduated from Hutchinson Community College. While a student in Hutchinson, he won many piano performance awards. Many Hutchinson residents will remember his fine playing and may be enticed to come hear his progress.

On Jan. 12 he gave master lessons to several area high school students including: Sam Berridge, Catherine Evenson, Elizabeth Hubbell, Heather Loewen, Kala Porter, Allison Reiser, Steven Robinson, Rachel Smart, Emily Suter, Laura Thompson and Bridget Winter, students of Priscilla Hearn, Judy Blauer and Jeanette Krenzin.

Stoughton is often en-

gaged to perform and lecture across the United States, specializing in his unique and groundbreaking programs praised for being intensely thoughtful while at the same time freshly entertaining. His performances of music from the 20th and 21st centuries have set him apart from his pianist colleagues. His passion for the music of American composers such as Aaron Copland, Virgil Thompson, Irving Fine, Samuel Barber, Ross Lee Finney, Leonard Bernstein, Norman Dello Joio, and Roy Harris is revealed in every concert containing their works. These concerts have opened a new dimension of the piano repertoire to audiences while establishing that new music is both accessible and enjoyable.

He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance degree from the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, and a Master in Music in Piano Performance from Texas Christian University. He currently teaches in the musicology department at the Texas Christian University School of Music.

WHO’S NEW HALSTEAD David William, son of Charles and Melanie Haspels, was born Jan. 9 at the Birth & Women’s Health Center in Yoder. His brother is Johnathan, 2. His grandparents are Gene and Carol Lightner, Inman, and john and Gwen Haspels, Halstead. His great-grandparents are Abe Thiessen, Inman, and Martha Adair, Halstead.

KINGMAN Allison May, daughter of Clifford Stuck and Elaine Martin, was born Jan. 6 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. Her siblings are Natasha, 11, and Dakota, 7.

Her grandparents are Vanessa O’Conner, England, Anthony Martin, New Mexico, and James Bonnesen, Kingman.

SHAWNEE MISSION Delaynie Jayne, daugh-

ter of Mark and Stacie Kelly, was born Oct. 13 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Her brother is Sullivan, 20 months. Her grandparents are Dave and Helen Ediger, Buhler, John and Jayne Sullivan, Fort Worth, Texas, and Dennis and Mary Ellen Kelly, Topeka.

Her great-grandparents are Lois Stowell, Hutchinson, Leo and Clara Ediger, Buhler, and Merle Wagner, Lawrence.

WICHITA Aryn Elise, daughter of Christopher and Christin Duncan, was born Jan. 8 at the Birth & Women’s Health Center in Yoder. Her brother is Adam, 2. Her grandparents are John Edward Henderson, Maize, and Kevin and Robin Duncan, Haysville. Her great-grandparents are Glennis Page, Rosalia, and Hank and Ann Krum, The Dalles, Ore.

WEDDINGS Paid wedding announcements are published on Sundays. Information and wedding photo must be received before noon Tuesday for Sunday publication. The News will publish paid announcements for weddings within six months of the wedding date.

Those who miss that deadline will be offered the opportunity to purchase an advertisement.

Information forms for wedding announcements are available at The News and on hutchnews.com, click on Contact Us. There is a $35 charge for announcements that are 35 lines or less. Additional lines cost $1 per line.

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COMING EVENTS

FOOD AND DRINK

Potato Bar Season – 11 a.m. today at the Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center. Potato Bar offers slow baked potatoes, a large variety of salads and desserts, along with coffee and tea. Proceeds will go to maintain the former grade school building for use by the community.

Buhler Singers Italian Dinner – 6 p.m. Monday at Buhler High School, 611 Main St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. Door prizes will be awarded. For tickets, contact Buhler High School at (620) 543-2255.

Cruising the Mediterranean – 6 p.m. Tuesday at Apron Strings, 201 S. Main St. Join Deb and Rod for a cocktail and an evening of exotic, savory small plates.

This class is as hands-on as you want it to be: chop, stir and plate – or just sit back and relax. Our menu by country: Greece – haloumi zucchini fritters; Italy – foccacia with gorgonzola, pine nuts and red onion; Morocco – pork tenderloin stuffed with onion marmalade; Spain – smoked salmonfilled endive; Syria – cucumber and feta salad with dill and mint.

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Fairview United Methodist Church 50th Year Soup Supper – 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairview United Methodist Church, Fairview Road and Fourth Street (nine miles west of Fun Valley). Everyone is welcome.

A calendar of nonprofit community events is published each Sunday in Ad Astra.

Send information about your event to: The Hutchinson News, P.O. Box 190, Hutchinson, KS 67501-0190. We need your material two weeks in advance.

Strings, 201 S. Main St. In this hands-on class, you will get the recipe for high-hydration, cold fermentation dough, we will make a batch of dough, and you will shape and bake a loaf of bread so you get experience using a baker’s peel and stone. You will learn how to set up your oven for baking and how to get your dough container started so you are perpetually “fresh bread ready.”

Ebenezer Church and Annual Pancake Feed – 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at Celebration Centre, 1145 E. U.S. 56, Lyons. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted.

Cooking for 2: Pork Medallions with Roasted Pears and Port Sauce – 2 p.m. Saturday at Apron Strings, 201 S. Main St. During this free demonstration Deb and Rod will share one of their favorite winter dinner menus: pork tenderloin medallions, roasted pears, port sauce and grilled sweet potato disks. The combination of flavors is marvelous.

Join us in the kitchen this afternoon for the recipes and a taste.

Take Shape for Life – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main St. To be discussed is chapter 3 of “Dr. A’s Habits of Health.”

Artisan Bread Class – 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at Apron

Companions in Grief Support Group – 3 pm.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Jan. 23 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston. Providing information and support to those coping with the death of a loved one. Free and open to the public; no reservation required.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Reno County Youth Leadership Summit – 8:30 a.m. Monday and Jan. 24 in the Hutchinson High School auditorium, 810 W. 13th Ave. The summit, presented by Reno County Communities That Care Group, is for middle schoolers across Reno County to help promote healthy youth behaviors such as staying away from alcohol and drugs and graduating high school. National speaker Bill Cordes will be featured several times throughout the day. The event is free to all Reno County 6th-, 7th-, and 8thgraders Academy on Aging: Medicine Interactions – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Schowalter Villa Chapel, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston. Do you know someone who is taking several prescriptions? Pharmacist Anne Geidel will discuss important information to consider, questions to ask and signs to watch for that might prove valuable to your health as you monitor interactions of their medications. Free to the public.

Complimentary dessert provided. Please RSVP to (620) 327-3428.

Lunch & Learn: Are YOU Prepared ... for Home Fire Safety? – 12:10 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main St. Bring your brown bag lunch for this free “Lunch & Learn” program that will be presented by Inspector L.D. Peevyhouse.

The 40-minute program will be held in the library auditorium. No registration is needed, and the library will provide bottled water.

Lunch & Learn: Are YOU Prepared ... Winter Storms? – 12:10 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main St. Bring

your brown bag lunch for this free “Lunch & Learn” program that will be presented by Bill Guy, director of the Reno County Office of Emergency Management. The 40-minute program will be held in the library auditorium. No registration is needed, and the library will provide bottled water.

Lunch & Learn: Are YOU Prepared ... Safe Winter Driving? – 12:10 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main St. Bring your brown bag lunch for this free “Lunch & Learn” program that will be presented by Technical Trooper Gary Warner of the Kansas Highway Patrol. The 40-minute program will be held in the library auditorium. No registration is needed, and the library will provide bottled water.

Storm Fury on the Plains – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Lincoln Park Manor, 922 N. Fifth St., Lincoln. Attendees are taught the basics of thunderstorm development; storm structure; the features to look for; where to find them; what, when and how to report information; and basic severe weather safety. The session is a multi-media presentation, which includes detailed video. These spotter classes are open to the public. No prior experience is required, and there is no registration necessary to attend.

Buggies, Bonnets and Boundaries: A study of Amish Faith, Life and Culture – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9-11 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston. Osher Lifelong Learning and instructor John Sharp invite you to look beyond the occasional news headline, the David Letterman quip and the ubiquitous ads for Amish-made products.

Learn about the well-honed ability of the Amish to negotiate with modernity, technology and culture to manage, change and safeguard what is most sacred.

Consider deeper values that govern Amish life such as Gelassenheit (humility), Gemeinshchaft (communi-

Hutchinson Middle/ Elementary Schools Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, hot roll, green beans, tropical fruit Wednesday: Pizza quesadilla, garden salad, banana, seasoned carrots Thursday: BBQ beef sandwich, goldfish crackers, applesauce, mixed vegetables Friday: Beef nachos, refried beans, pineapple and mandarin oranges, Spanish rice USD 309 NickersonSouth Hutchinson Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Cook’s choice Wednesday: Crispito with cheese, Spanish rice, mixed

veggies, salad bar, fruit cocktail, muffin Thursday: Chicken Alfredo, veggies – cook’s choice, salad bar, peaches, wheat roll Friday: BBQ sandwich, tater tots, seasoned peas, salad bar, pineapple USD 310 Fairfield Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Chicken wrap, hash brown, corn, mandarin oranges, Chex mix Wednesday: Spaghetti, toss salad, green beans, strawberries, bread sticks Thursday: Country fried steak, mash potatoes and gravy, broccoli, sliced pineapple, roll Friday: Mini corn dogs, batter bites, mixed vegetables, peach halves, peanut butter bar USD 312 Haven Haven High and Middle School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Burrito, lettuce, cheese, salsa, corn, tortilla, chips, refried beans, fruit cocktail Wednesday: Ham and cheesy potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, rosy applesauce Thursday: Chili, cinnamon roll, carrot sticks, crackers, diced pears Friday: Biscuits and gravy, sausage patty, orange juice, half banana

Haven Grade School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Burrito, lettuce, cheese, salsa, corn, tortilla, chips, refried beans, fruit cocktail Wednesday: Ham and cheesy potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, rosy applesauce Thursday: Chili, cinnamon roll, carrot sticks, crackers, diced pears Friday: Biscuits and gravy, sausage patty, orange juice, half banana Partridge Grade School Monday: N/A Tuesday: N/A Wednesday: N/A Thursday: N/A Friday: N/A Yoder Charter School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, little smokies, corn, pineapple, bread Wednesday: Chicken patty on bun, green beans, applesauce Thursday: Chili, crackers, lettuce, salad, peaches, cinnamon roll Friday: Corn dog, pickle spear, tater tots, strawberries USD 313 Buhler Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, whole wheat roll Wednesday: Hamburger,

lettuce, tomato, fries, mandarin oranges Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, green beans, pears, French bread Friday: Grilled cheese, vegetable soup, tri taters, apple wedges Central Christian School Monday: N/A Tuesday: N/A Wednesday: N/A Thursday: N/A Friday: N/A Trinity Catholic High School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Beef fingers, mashed potatoes, peas, pears, roll Wednesday: Chicken sandwich, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, tropical fruit Thursday: Hamburger, tater tots, corn, applesauce Friday: Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, roll Holy Cross Catholic School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo, carrot sticks, garlic bread Wednesday: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, mixed veggies Thursday: Chili, corn, cinnamon roll Friday: Pretzel and cheese, carrot sticks, apples and oranges

COLLEGE NOTES Baker University Brittany Hines, Hutchinson, was named to the Dean’s list for the fall semester at Baker University, Baldwin City.

Missouri Valley College Chay Howard, Fowler, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Mo. Oklahoma City University The following area students were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall semester at Oklahoma City University: James Kliewer, Cimarron/Garden City, Hailey Roark, Kiowa,

and Andrew Foster, Sterling.

Furman University Kathy Eakes, Plains, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. Lebanon Valley College Jamie Frye, McPherson, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. Baker University Additional area graduates for the fall semester at Baker University, Baldwin City, include: Patrick Mc-

Clellan, Associate of Arts in Business, Bentley; Kaylee Harris, Master of Arts in Education, Dodge city; Jeremiah Hobbs, Master of Science in School Leadership, Haven; Clinton Stoppel, Master of Science in School Leadership, Hesston; Tobie Henline, Master of Arts in Education, Hutchinson; Cynthia DeMoss, Master of Arts in Education, Tamara Garst, Master of Arts in Education, Valerie Shober, Master of Arts in Education, Kayla Woods, Master of Arts in Education, Inman; David Cummings, Master of Arts in Education, Jacqueline Gehrt, Master

MEETINGS AND LECTURES Kansas Equality Coalition Monthly Business Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday at Porter Common Apartment Clubhouse (behind Lonestar), 1415 Katie Drive. The KEC monthly business meeting handles all matters related to its organization. All members or those interested in becoming a member are invited to attend.

“Beyond the Yellow Brick Road” – 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Celebration Centre, 1145 E. U.S. 56, Lyons. Presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch.

Dillon Lecture: Frank Abagnale – 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at the Sports Arena, 1300 N. Plum St. Kansas Equality Coalition Monthly Membership Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 at Porter Common Apartment Clubhouse (behind Lonestar), 1415 Katie Drive. The KEC monthly membership meeting handles all matters related to its organization. All members or those interested in becoming a member are invited to attend.

FUNDRAISER Music for More featuring The Brian Davis Band – Jan. 30 at the Fox Theatre, 18 E. First Ave. Music for More is a concert that benefits the Hutchinson Catholic School Music Departments. Local Christian rock group The Brian Davis Band will be joined onstage by a 150-voice youth choir for an evening of powerful Christian music. Admission is free, though an offering will be taken during the concert, with all proceeds going toward special purchases at Trinity Catholic High School and Holy Cross Grade School music departments.

Cancer Council of Reno County’s Reno Roundup and Auction – 6 p.m. Feb.

11 in the OZ Gallery at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, 2000 N. Poplar St. This is a benefit auction for cancer patients in Reno County.

There will be a live and silent auction, dinner and lots of fun activities, including a Casino! Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 1. at $25 per person.

SENIORS Delos V. Smith Senior Center / 101 W. First Ave. (620) 662-0111 Monday: 8:45 a.m. tai chi exercise; 9 a.m. jewelry making, advanced bridge; 10 a.m. chair exercise; 1 p.m. pitch (cards), quilting; 1:30 p.m. cooking with chef Herb Lewis; 4 p.m. tai chi exercise; Tuesday: 8:45 a.m. yoga exercise; 9 a.m. free manicures; 10 a.m. free consultation with John Shaffer regarding legal questions (appointments only), crochet and knitting for charity; 1 p.m. free bingo, oil painting (all levels); 4 p.m. yoga exercise; Wednesday: 8:45 a.m. qigong exercise; 9 a.m. woodcarving; 10 a.m. chair exercise, cribbage; 11 a.m. line dancing; 1 p.m. open bridge, hand and foot; 4 p.m. qigong exercise; Thursday: 8:45 a.m. tai chi exercise; 9 a.m. stained glass, quilting and twilling; 9:45 a.m. Y.A.H. ministry; 10 a.m. scratch art; 12:30 p.m. pinochle; 1 p.m. drawing and painting, bunco, workshop;1:30 p.m. show time for “The Spitfire Grill”; 3 p.m. “journing” on family history; 4 p.m. tai chi exercise; Friday: 8:45 a.m. yoga exercise; 9 a.m. beading; 10 a.m. chair exercise; 1 p.m. bridge; 4 p.m. yoga exercise.

Elmdale 50-Plus Center / 400 E. Ave. E (620) 663-2811 Monday: 10 a.m. dominos; noon lunch; 1 p.m. bunco; 7 p.m. dance; Tuesday: 1 p.m. creative cards; 1:30 p.m. line dance; Wednesday: 10 a.m. dominos; noon lunch; 1 p.m. card bingo, stitch and chat; 1:30 p.m. line dance; Thursday: 7 p.m. pitch; 7:30 p.m. dance for $5 (featuring High Rise); Friday: 10 a.m. dominos; noon lunch; 1:15 p.m. bingo.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING

SCHOOL LUNCHES USD 308 Hutchinson Hutchinson High School Monday: No lunch served Tuesday: Chicken and noodles, double stuff pizza, mashed potatoes, hot roll, green beans, tropical fruit Wednesday: Pizza quesadilla, chicken nuggets, garden salad, banana, seasoned carrots Thursday: BBQ beef sandwich, pepperoni pizza, goldfish crackers, applesauce, mixed vegetables Friday: Beef nachos, taco snack burrito, refried beans, pineapple and mandarin oranges, Spanish rice

ty) and Ordnung (informal blueprint or covenant). The cost is $35.

of Arts in Education, Kari Moddelmog, Master of Arts in Education, McPherson; Jill Robb, Master of Arts in Education, Moundridge; Cassandra Conley, Master of Arts in Education, Newton; Tambra Stucky, Master of Science in School Leadership, Pretty Prairie; Julie Waldschmidt, Master of Arts in Education, Waldron.

University of Saint Mary Winston Hines, Dodge City, and Stephanie Weaver, Lindsborg, were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth.

I want to thank all of my friends and family for helping to celebrate my 90th Birthday. Thank you for all the cards, gifts and visits.

You made my day!

GLENNIS HOWARD The family of Sharon Royer graciously acknowledges the overwhelming support show to us during our recent sudden loss. We thank our extended family, friends, neighbors and church family for the numerous calls, prayers, food, flowers, memorials, masses, cards and other acts of kindness both known and unknown. Truly we are blessed with a community of special people and your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

We pray for a new year filled with peace, love, healing and happy memories of our lost loved ones.

MARVIN SCHNEIDER AND FAMILY Our sincere thanks to family and friends for all the

acts of kindness, food, flowers, cards, callas and prayers in the loss of Don. Also thanks to the doctors and staff at Hutchinson Hospital and Hospice Care We will always remember.

THE FAMILY OF DONALD SPAENY The Crochet Angels of Hutchinson Recreation Commission’s Elmdale 50-Plus Center would like to thank the community for their donations of yarn in 2011. The group crocheted, knitted, and loomed 3,386 items for numerous agencies and nursing homes in Hutchinson and the Reno County area. Items also were donated to the soldiers around the world, Joplin tornado victims, Colorado and Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Hospitals, and many more.

Most of these items were made with the yarn donated by the community.

PAT STARR Crochet Angels, Elmdale 50-Plus Center

ENGAGEMENTS Paid engagement announcements are published on Sundays. Information and photo must be received before noon Tuesday.

There is a $25 charge for announcements that are 25 lines or less. Additional lines cost $1 per line.

Photos may be picked up at The News after publi-cation or will be returned if stamped, self-addressed envelope of sufficient size is provided.

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AD ASTRA BUHLER HIGH SCHOOL HONORS

Honor rolls for the first Semester.

High Honors: Seniors: Jeana Adams, Antonia Androski, Katelyn Bigler, Sullivan Bohren, Brett Brunner, Abigail Chastain, Mariah Edwards, Mason Engel, Kathryn Fallon, Danielle Genschorck, Jason Grossardt, Zachary Hendrickson, Brittany Jennings, Sara Joyce, Mason Kilpatrick, Molly Knight, Abigail Lechtenberg, Adam Massey, Tara Neufeldt, Aaron Nienke, Kalie O’Neal, Kimberly Patterson, Robert Reeves, Miriah Sanders, Lindy Sasse, Summer Schlotterback, Braden Schmitt, Taylor Schultz, Clayton Siemens, Connor Siler, Morgan Singleton, Collen Steffen, Caleb Stewart, Brandon Temel, Emily Thompson, Trevor Torgerson, Kaitlin Tucker, Mandy Walton, Nichole Walton, Ryan Westfahl, Abbey Whisler, Kirsten Whitaker, Krysta Wiens, Alexis Wilcox, Ellyn Willse, Bridget Winter, Joshua Wright; juniors: Brandy Allen, Brittany Allen, Anna Berger, McKenna Bessmer, Travis Bunting, Mitchell Calvert, Cassandra Compton, Victoria Dukart, Chad Gobber, Kathryn Haas, Trent Horton, Amanda Ioerger, Drew Janzen, Kaela Janzen, Tyler Maxwell, Candace Miller, Colton Regier, Jared Ridder, Kacie Schultz, Karissa Severud, Abigail Spicer, Steven Wiebe, Josie Williams, Tyler Wright; sophomores: Tyler Aden, Jack Adkins, Madison Alexander, Allen Beck, Aubrey Berning, Lauren Bretz, Logan Cain, Trenton Davies, Kaley Dick, Kathlyn Engle, Samantha Estabrook, Elle Fredrickson, Marcus Gaeddert, Grant Goodwin, Henry Hickert, Nathaniel Horton, Hannah Jackson, Breanna Kingsbury, Erin Kirchoff, Ebsen Kjaer, Joshua Marshall, Hanna Massey, Dalton Miller, Muriam Naveed, Kaylee Nelson, Emily Neufeld, Laura Pankratz, James Petitjean, Peter Qiu, Tucker Rayl, Krislynn Rinehart, Zachary Rose, Austin Schmidt, Kylie Schultz, Baylee Siemens, Madeline Smith, Shyan Smith, Kaitlynn Sosa, Taryn Torger-

son, Garrett Wilkinson, Aaron Zimpfer; freshmen: Stacie Bell, Maren Berblinger, Loryn Boll, Melody Bourell, Blake Brunner, Ryan Burr, Heather Chermak, Riley Crane, Heath Davidson, Kyle Doerksen, Kilyn Domsch, Jade Dowling, Bethany Duree, Erinn Engle, Brooklyn Graham, Kristen Hammerschmidt, Sara Hatcher, Abigail Huck, Emily Kohls, Sharon Lohr, Evan Maldonado, Mya Masterson, Hunter McQueen, Aadil Naveed, Miyako Noguchi, Kevin Nolde, Kayla Paulson, Bailey Peterson, Monica Popkey, Baylee Rial, Dustin Rush, Cyan Sanders, Evan Schmidt, Kelli Schrag, Madison Schrock, Mariah Severud, Rachel Smart, Molly Spencer, Margaret Starr, Joe Tyler, Coral Walker, Kayci Wilson, Mikhaila Zelenka.

Honors: Seniors: Madison Arnett, Kanan Boor, Devin Brown, Cassidy Bryant, Brooke Davis, Carson Evans, Adan Hernandez, McKenzie King, Samuel Massey, Kaleb McNish, Miranda McQueen, Kayla Meitler, Layne Pankratz, Andrew Pope, Spencer Starr, Lacie Story, Jacob Thayer, Wyatt Tomlinson, Nicholas Wilson, Colleen Withey; juniors: Casey Bailey, Amanda Blank, Destiny Bruce, Brandon Dame, Lauren Dunning, Bransyn Felty, Jacob Gehring, Joshua Goertzen, Deanna Goscha, Quentin Gould, Skylar Hayes, Tyler Heimerman, Alex Holmes, Timothy Huck, Tiffany Ireland, Sadie Jones, James Keeler, Katelyn Klaassen, Shaun Knipp, Erin Monaghan, Garrett Moody, Haley Nelson, Kelsey Nolde, William Perry, Lance Pettay, Matthew Raadmae, Jason Reynolds, Joseph Schmidt, Elliot Schrag, Hunter Waters, Kenneth Webb, Tanner Wiens, Bryce Young, Isaac Zimmerman; sophomores: Alysha Alexander, Dakota Arpin, Keri Asche, Hannah Balding, Luke Berblinger, Kayla Berrey, Cailyn Bessmer, Arlen Chastain, Matthew Clark, Crystelle Corrie, Alexander Darrow, Victoria Duree, Shannon Emery, Taylor Felty, John Gehling, Hunter Guthrie, Mallory Hulse, Raymond James, Kateleen Janssen,

Danielle Johnson, Tiffany Jones, Jamie Kendrick, Cassandra Kingsbury, Emilie Koestel, Brendan Martens, Shelby Mazzoleni, Ashley Neufeld, Kevin Newton, Ryan Norquist, Benjamin Nuest, Hitesh Rathod, Kaylee Schmidt, Kristi Severin, Timothy Sherraden, Loreta Sneath, Dalton Stoss, Jacob Taylor, Dakota Troyer, Kylee Tucker, Emily Van Dyke, Connor Washburn, Scott Whitson, Rachel Wiehl, Dusty Wolf, Jon Yates, Brooke Zeyen; freshmen: Ryan Anderson, Jennifer Ast, Nathan Beam, Cole Brown, Paige Bruce, Ember Click, Roslynne Deines, Dylann deSousa, Colby Dinwiddie, Amber Finney, London Foulk, Danielle Ghere, Klint Graham, Alexis Haugsness, Tristan Hofmeier, Dakota Isaacson, Alexandra Keller, Jason Klamm, Cody LaGreca, Logan Lindbloom, Savannah Luoma, Kaitlyn Maschler, Michael Moody, Cullen Myrick, Noah Pedersen, Ethan Ricker, Abigail Rinehart, Ethan Rose, Megan Sauer, Chase Shantz, Rhylie Shuff, Ryan Snow, Zachary Stiles, Elijah Thode, Katlyn Vick, Sydney White, Elisabeth Wright.

Honorable Mention: Seniors: Ryan Aden, Katrina Alexander, Ethan Axtell, Joely Bartel, Jeffrey Brandt, Ryan Burkhart, Heather Cape, Courtney Carlton, Cody Chronister, Scott Cox, Dylan Fesler, Caitlin Gehring, Tori Hammerschmidt, Tyler Hatcher, Robert Johnson, Kelby Jones, Jake Kern, Ashley Knight, Jon-Paul Lohrentz, Joshua Long, Spencer MacKay, Melissa Miller, Kayla Oden, Jaron Pifer, Nathan Pitts, Blake Redenbaugh, Troy Richert, Mariah Sawyer, Matthew Tomlinson; juniors: Logan Ahrens, Rachel Albert, Macy Anderson, James Andrews, Brandon Bertholf, Morgan Boroughs, Sahra Bray, Mickaela Briggs, Jacob Carroll, Sierra Castor, Logan Caywood, Anna Ceniceros, Cody Clark, Darian Coen, Shelby Coen, Tessa Crane, Joseph Field, Jordan Fillenworth, Marissa Flores, Kody Hlavachick, Morgan Kautzer, Tyson Kuhn, Samuel Maldonado,

CHASE HIGH SCHOOL HONORS Kylee Maxwell, Ashlyn McMaster, Kyle Miller, Dakota Mills, Jess Neufeld, Ky Nixon, McKenzie Pankratz, Brennen Patten, Krysta Post, Blake Pounds, Brittini Reeves, Sydney Rhoades, Nicholas Ringler-Woodman, Olivia Ross, Natalie Sebastian, Chandler Shantz, Brandon Story, Daniel Thayer, Jazzmyn Tolbert, Taylor Tracy, Joseph Warner, Colton Waters, Tanner Webster, Jessica Wenner, Maddison West, Gabriel Zahn; sophomores: Caylee Ames, Amelia Badgett, Denton Branscom, Gage Brookman, Mitchell Byers, Paige Cooper, James Davies, Rebecca Day, Cheyenne DePue, Charles Easdon, John Evel, Skylar Franklin, Austin Goad, Lyndsey Goertzen, Robert Gonzales, Daniel Greenhalgh, Quentin Henricks, Haley Holland, Jonathan Holmes, Kylee Jarrett, Krystal Jordan, Alex Krebaum, Nicholas McCammon, Nicholas Meitler, Karley Mishler, Zachary Mountain, Jacob Mullins, NiNi Luong Nguyen, Mariana Parsons, Cortney Pattinson, Zachary Peters, Brianna Rice, Tanner Rue, Mason Schwartz, Bodhi Sherman, Derek Simmons, Taylor Smith, Megan Sutcliffe, Stefani Wagoner, Brielle Warner, Olivia Wolfer, Derrick Yehle, Stephen Zook; freshmen: Sinclair Allen, Michael Becker, Micah Bether-Nugent, Aislynn Boor, Kellie Burns, Carly Butts, Montgomery Chandler, Levi Clark, David Cole, Autumn Dixon, Leah Dowell, David Dukart, Rebecca Fallon, Anthony Flowers, Davis Givens, Jacob Goertzen, Joseph Haas, John Hazuka, Tori Hilyard, Alexandra Hunt, Ashley Jenkins, Marcus Kilpatrick, Camaro Kocher, Mason Long, Scott Marshall, Dylan Mauk, McKenzie McNish, Lorencia Mendoza, Kaci Miller, Rachel Moody, Kameko Muramatsu, Samuel Nickel, Mason O’Neal, Mariah Oden, Isabella Padilla, Alexandria Phillips, Lacy Pitts, Alex Potter, Emily Reed, Tavish RobertsMitchell, Brandon Sherraden, Eric Smith, Danielle Steele, Destinee Stucky, Amber Wilson.

FAIRFIELD HONOR ROLLS Honor rolls for the second nine weeks and the first semester.

Second Nine Weeks Academic High Honors: Freshmen: Jessica Roberts, Gunner Schaffter, Megan Serviss, Paige Soellner; Sophomores: Lacey Buckwalter, Ryan Ewy, Jared McKinney: Juniors: Brandy Burns, Renae Montford, Caitlyn Owens, Kristen Roberts, Devany Schaffter: Seniors: Kelby Belcher, Perla De Santiago, Markus Malm, Ryan Waters.

Academic Honors: Freshmen: Dalton Dunn, Garrett Geesling, Cheyenne Oller, Zachary Osenbaugh, Ralph Williams; Sophomores: John Dealy, Carly Locke, Mayte Menchaca, Hollee Mitzner, Hali

Pankratz, Anna Schwertfeger, Cassidy Williams; Juniors: Trace Basye, Crystal Bolin, Brittany Carter, Cheyenne Collins, Aaron Ewy, Cecilia Musselwhite, Brennyn Pankratz; Seniors: Erika De Santiago, Kylie Harris, Colton Raines, Erica Schaffter.

Honorable Mention: Freshmen: Maley Black, Cannon Burns, Tiffany Carroll, Wendy Nisly, Rafael Sanchez; Sophomores: Nathaniel Hargitt, Breanna Miller, Mackenzie Reed, Wayne Schoenecker, Austin Smith; Juniors: Steven Knoche, Amanda Mathies; Seniors: Kierstin Ahrens, Chad Arbuckle, Joshua Banker, Hunter Basye, Cody Knox, Cody Martin, PeaWoe McLeroy, Anthony Nel-

son, Arriana Ray. First Semester Academic High Honors: Freshmen: Zachary Osenbaugh, Jessica Roberts, Megan Serviss, Paige Soellner; Sophomores: Lacey Buckwalter, Ryan Ewy, Mayte Menchaca, Hali Pankratz; Juniors: Brandy Burns, Renae Montford, Caitlyn Owens, Kristen Roberts, Devany Schaffter; Seniors: Kylie Harris, Markus Malm, Ryan Walters.

Academic Honors: Freshmen: Dalton Dunn, Garrett Geesling, Cheyenne Oller, Rafael Sanchez, Gunner Schaffter, Ralph Williams; Sophomores: Carly Locke, Jared McKinney, Hollee Mitzner, Anna Schwertfeger, Austin

REVIEW

“In Our Prime: The Invention of Middle Age” Most Americans tend to define middle age as the period between 40 and 60, give or take a few years either way.

But they may be surprised to learn that the concept of middle age only took root at the end of the Civil War. Middle age, it turns out, is not a fundamental law of nature, according to author Patricia Cohen, but rather a man-made invention that was viewed in years past as a time of decline and senescence but is now equated with wealth, power and influence.

Or, as the author puts it: “Middle age is a kind of never-never land, a place that you never want to enter or never want to leave.”

“In Our Prime” is a fascinating study of this complex stage of life, a book whose appeal is likely to extend beyond the middle-age demographic to readers approaching or looking back on that key stage of life.

Drawing from leading thinkers in fields such as biology, psychology, economics and sociology, Cohen traces

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the evolution of the idea of middle age over the past 150 years. Whereas Sigmund Freud believed that one’s personality was shaped by age 5, Erik Erikson diverged from his former mentor and came to see middle age as a meaningful period of development.

None of the conflicting theories about middle age had been subject to rigorous scientific scrutiny until 1999, when the MacArthur Foundation released the results of a nearly $10 million, 10-year study that debunked many myths about that stage of life.

Another major study now under way is tracking the effects

of aging on the brain. As part of her research, the author takes on the role of guinea pig in that study and undergoes a brain scan to record her emotional responses to various images.

Meanwhile, the baby boomer generation’s penchant for self-help and rampant consumption has given rise to what the author characterizes as the Midlife Industrial Complex, a network of interests that pushes products and procedures to remedy the purported afflictions associated with middle age.

The advertising industry and magazine publishers helped to promote an obsession with youth in which gray hair was seen as a social stigma rather than a natural condition of aging. Before the memorable Clairol ad campaigns of the 1950s that altered women’s views of hair coloring, only 7 percent of women over 40 dyed their hair; today, that figure is 75 percent. The perception of aging as a disease also gave rise to a host of other products, such as supplemental estrogen, wrinkle creams and human growth hormone.

Smith, Cassidy Williams: Juniors: Crystal Bolin, Brittany Carter, Cheyenne Collins, Aaron Ewy, Cecilia Musselwhite, Brennyn Pankratz; Seniors: Hunter Basye, Kelby Belcher, Erika De Santiago, Perla De Santiago, Colton Raines, Erica Schaffter.

Honorable Mention: Freshmen: Maley Black, Cannon Burns, Tiffany Carroll, Wendy Nisly; Sophomores: John Dealy, Nathaniel Hargitt, Breanna Miller, Wayne Schoenecker; Juniors: Trace Basye, Steven Knoche, Amanda Mathies; Seniors: Kierstin Ahrens, Brenden Baker, Joshua Banker, Cody Knox, Cody Martin, Pea-Woe McLeroy, Anthony Nelson, Arriana Ray.

Honor rolls for the second nine weeks and first semester Second Nine Weeks High Honors: Senior: Miranda McCloud; Sophomores: Audree Aguilera, Emily Root, Christina Sledd; Freshman: Molly Root.

A – Honor Roll: Seniors: Jessica Jaske, Zack Oberle; Junior: Cole Brady: Sophomore: Ashton Brady; Freshmen: Sammi Stover, Jori White.

B – Honor Roll: Seniors: Meranda Frisbie, Lucas Ingham, Ashlyn Ray; Juniors: Zach Kizzar, Quade VanAvery; Freshmen: Ciera Hill,

Lelisa Hinderliter, Rachel Wiley.

First Semester High Honors: Senior: Miranda McCloud; Sophomores: Audree Aguilera, Emily Root, Christina Sledd; Freshman: Molly Root.

A – Honor Roll: Seniors: Jessica Jaske, Zack Oberle; Junior: Cole Brady: Sophomore: Ashton Brady; Freshmen: Sammi Stover, Jori White.

B – Honor Roll: Seniors: Meranda Frisbie, Lucas Ingham, Ashlyn Ray; Juniors: Hunter Gillespie, Zach Kizzar; Freshmen: Ciera Hill, Rachel Wiley.

Shannon Manka, Hoisington High School sophomore, was recently named Outstanding Debater for the 2011-2012 debate season.

Shannon also qualified for Two-Speaker State Debate.

Sophomore Ashley Durr was named Outstanding Novice (first year) Debater.

Sophomore Erica Schwager, along with Manka and Durr, earned letters in debate.

BOOK NEWS ‘Captain Underpants’ author goes digital NEW YORK – The author of “Captain Underpants” is joining the digital age and bringing back his millionselling series after a six-year hiatus.

Scholastic Inc. announced Thursday that e-editions of two graphic novels by Dav Pilkey, “The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby” and “Super Diaper Baby 2,” will come out at the end of January. The releases will include deleted scenes and material about the making of the books, spinoffs of the “Captain Underpants” stories.

The proliferation of iPads, Nooks, Kindle Fires and other color devices have made publishers and authors increasingly willing to put illustrated works in electronic format.

Scholastic also announced that two new “Captain Underpants” books are arriving, the first since 2006 and continuing the adventures of schoolmates George Beard and Harold Hutchins and the principal they turn into an underdressed superhero.

DeLillo a finalist for short story prize NEW YORK – Don DeLillo’s first book of short stories is up for a literary honor.

DeLillo’s “The Angel Esmeralda” is a finalist for the Story Prize, given annually since 2004 for the best story collection. DeLillo, 75, is best known for the novels “Underworld,” “White Noise” and “Libra.” The other nominees announced Wednesday also

have had long careers: Edith Pearlman, whose “Binocular Vision” was a finalist last fall for the National Book Award; and Steven Millhauser, author of “We Others” and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1997 for the novel “Martin Dressler.”

The Story Prize winner, to be announced March 21, will receive $20,000.

Original MTV veejays have book deal NEW YORK – MTV’s surviving original veejays have some wild times to share.

Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Thursday that it had signed with Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn for an “uncensored” oral history of the music channel launched in 1981. The book is currently untitled and no release date had been set. A fifth veejay, J.J. Jackson, died in 2004.

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ADVICE

Secretary encourages readers to honor veterans Today’s Birthday (01/15/12).

There’s no need to talk about your plan yet. Reveal it when the time is right, and plot away until then. Set general birthday intentions for the coming year, and share those with friends; however, specifics can remain private. Seeds sprout in the dark.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Write a possible script in advance. Otherwise, do whatever you normally do to release stress. Rely on partners and friends. The forecast is getting better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — There’s plenty to do. New skills dispel old fears. Resist the temptation to freak out when stressed. Instead, take the time for a short rest, a garden walk or a breather outside.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Take time to double-check the list. It may contradict what you thought.

Don’t keep arguing if the other person’s right. No sweat allowed. Kick back instead.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Consider dropping a habit that you know isn’t good for you. What are you getting out of it? There must be something. Baby steps eventually move you forward.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Avoid obvious errors and welllabeled pitfalls (the subtle ones won’t rock the boat too much). Excessive spending isn’t necessary. A cozy night at home sparkles. Light a candle.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — It’s starting to come together.

Don’t let anyone coax you off track.

You’re creating a positive buzz. Let go of a preconception. Redo it until you get it right.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Offer an apple to calm a nervous perfectionist. Disregard an impetuous or impertinent suggestion. No need to react. Let it slide like water off a duck’s back.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — You’re especially sensitive now.

It’s a good day for treasure hunting. Be careful not to forget an important detail.

Remember your sense of humor.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — You’re being pushed to take action. Don’t spring your idea on an older person just yet. Be gentle. You’re adored more than you know. Get involved in a creative project.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — When in doubt, ask for help. Listen to the one who reassures you, not to voices in your head that whisper limitations. Revise the route as needed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Push beyond normal boundaries to explore an enticing new road.

Make sure the battery’s charged to avoid communication blackouts. Bring food, water and a map.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Sit tight on your seeds of intention for incubation. Read, study and get the busywork done while it’s cold outside. Play it safe with love and money. (c)2011 BY NANCY BLACK DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Dear Annie: Among my joys as President Barack Obama’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs is the chance to see the expressions of gratitude from Americans of all walks of life for the service and sacrifices made by our military veterans.

This happens every day – from small gestures of thanks to hours of volunteer service at our many veterans facilities.

As Americans, we owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have worn the uniform on our behalf. Veterans always appreciate heartfelt recognition of their service.

Each February, many of your readers join us in the National Salute to Veteran Patients. This program encourages Americans to visit and volunteer at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to send letters of thanks or valentines to those who have protected our nation. This year’s national salute is Feb. 12-18.

Last year, more than 328,000

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Kathy Mitchell, Marcy Sugar valentines were received at VA medical centers, and 21,330 people visited nearly 70,000 veteran patients.

That was an overwhelming increase from 2009, and I thank you and your readers for your work in bringing attention to this worthy cause.

The purpose of the national salute is threefold: to pay tribute and express appreciation to veterans, to increase community awareness of the role of VA medical centers, and to encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans and become involved as volunteers. Since 1978, the salute has presented Americans another opportunity to say “thank you” to our veterans and to those who give

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Lotto win After earning a few extra dollars in tips, Jan Green, of Scott City, decided on Jan. 3 to splurge and buy five $2 Bonus Crossword instant scratch tickets.

Green, who is a waitress at a local restaurant, revealed all 10 words on the last ticket she scratched, winning a $20,000 top prize.

“I’m a Crossword fanatic,” Green said. “I buy two tickets every day. Since I earned

over two months.

One other BHS team – Jessica Evel and Jami Pritchard – finished in the top 10, taking the 10th-place spot. A team comprised of BHS students Tanner Fisher, Michael Obermite and Kaleb McNish finished 11th.

The top 10 was rounded out with teams from Kinsley, Great Bend, Beloit, Prairie View, Leavenworth, Hamil-

those who have served our country. The veterans would be especially thrilled if you could spend a few minutes visiting and talking about their families and hometowns. Tell them how much you appreciate their service. Teachers, you have always been wonderfully supportive in making this a class project, especially with those charming and much-appreciated handmade valentines. Encourage your students to express their creativity while learning the satisfaction of doing for others.

Every year, the dedicated members of Camp Fire USA participate in this VA program, and Salvation Army volunteers distribute valentines, gifts and refreshments at various VA facilities around the country. Concerts and other programs are held across the country as part of the National Salute to Veteran Patients week festivities.

If you do not live close enough to a VA facility to drop off your valentines in

person, it’s perfectly OK to put them in the mail. Simply check your phone book for the nearest VA facility, or go to the VA website at www.va.gov. We can never repay these courageous veterans for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf, but we can take the time to let them know they have not been forgotten. Please remember our veterans this Valentine’s Day. We know of nothing else that costs so little and brings so much happiness. – Marcy and Kathy Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

a little extra tip money, I decided to buy five tickets instead of two. I can’t believe I won $20,000 on the fifth ticket!”

She had a hard time believing she actually had won, so she returned to the store to have the manager verify that she had won. But the manager had left for the day, so she went back home without having her ticket verified.

“When my husband came home, I showed him the ticket and asked him to count the words to make sure I hadn’t

made a mistake,” she said.

“When he counted 10 words, I was still only 99.9 percent sure I had won $20,000.”

The next morning, Green stopped at the convenience store where she purchased her tickets, and this time the manager was on duty.

“When she scanned my ticket, the machine read, ‘Claim at Lottery,’ so I knew I must have won $20,000,” Green said.

After traveling to the Kansas Lottery’s Great Bend office on Thursday, Green finally had it confirmed when

Lottery officials verified her win.

“This is so exciting,” she said. “Since Scott City is such a small town, I’m sure everyone knows I’ve won.

I’m just glad it’s true!”

Green and her husband, Howard, who have been married 27 years, have three children and one grandson. They plan to pay bills with their winnings.

The winning ticket was purchased at Presto 1600, 1310 S. Main St., in Scott City.

– The Garden City Telegram

RENO VALLEY HONORS Honor rolls for the third six weeks.

Principal Honor Roll: Seventh grade: Tyler Christian, Austin Engelland, Allison Franco, Meghann Henderson, Garth Henke, Michael Shea, Alyssa Weve; Eighth grade: Selina Manche, Allison Schweizer, Dalton Yoder.

Honor Roll: Seventh grade: Amy Aparicio, Dalton Beshears, Tatum Cagle, Ryder Cook, Melvin Hoyle, Shelby Jackson, Nathan LaClair, Adam Moore, Austin

O’Toole, Leslie Ortiz, Gabriel Payne, Angelica Sack, Ethan Shanks, Braden Stewart, Joshua Weesner; Eighth grade: Jade Bornholdt, Bryce Brown, Nicholas Bruce, Dylan Byard, Xeiver Capps, Anna Carder, Cody Casey, Cara Clapper, Ember Crile, Sydney Foster, Mark Hoyle, Margaret Jordan, Jennifer Mock, Lacey Nichols, Colton Roth, Lacey Sanders-Britain, Alyssa Southards, Stephanie Taylor, Alexandria Wahl.

Honorable Mention:

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them care. I encourage your thoughtful readers to take some time this February to honor our veterans.

And once again, Annie, thank you for your support of this outstanding program.

For more information regarding the National Salute to Veteran Patients and volunteer opportunities at a local VA medical center, please visit the VA Voluntary Service Web page at www.volunteer.va.gov. – Sincerely, Eric K. Shinseki Dear Secretary Shinseki: Every year, our readers make us proud with their outpouring of appreciation for our veterans through the Valentines for Vets program. We know they will come through again.

Support for our veterans transcends politics. These men and women deserve our thanks and appreciation. Sending a valentine or, better yet, visiting our veterans or volunteering at one of the VA medical facilities is a wonderful way to express our gratitude to

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Seventh grade: Sydni Dwinell, Dalton Frank, Kaitlyn Graham, Daria Griffis, Nick Hawver, Marcus Jackson, Hannah Metscker, Jared Petz, Samuel Ruebke, Jakob Tuxhorn; Eighth grade: Anthony Heim, Andrew Hiatt, Jordon Lehman, Orion Lewis, Jasmine Mock, MacKenzie Parks, Kyron Pence, Kyle Sack.

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GOREN BRIDGE WITH TANNAH HIRSCH ©2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

LONG LIVE THE KNAVE

Both vulnerable. North deals.

NORTH ♠875 ♥ AJ8 ♦Q632 ♣KQJ

WEST EAST ♠J6 ♠Q9 ♥ 10 7 3 ♥Q654 ♦ A K J 10 4 ♦98 ♣A85 ♣76432 SOUTH ♠ A K 10 4 3 2 ♥K92 ♦75 ♣ 10 9

The bidding: NORTH ♦ 1♦ 1NT Pass

EAST SOUTH WEST ♠ Pass 1♠ Pass ♠ Pass 4♠ Pass Pass

Opening lead: King of ♦

The game of bridge has adopted colorful expressions from many sports, particularly boxing. One of the most colorful of them is the uppercut. At its simplest, it is a form of trump promotion. This deal is a perfect example.

Four spades is an easy contract to reach. With a minimum opening bid and a balanced hand, North’s rebid is simple to find. South has an easy rebid and four spades is a fair con-

tract which will make if the defense gets careless.

West has a little problem on defense. It is obvious to him that he can expect little in the way of help from East. When East signals for a diamond continuation, there is a ray of light, and West was quick to pounce on it.

After cashing a second diamond winner, West cashed the ace of clubs, in case declarer started with a singleton, then reverted to the jack of diamonds. The spotlight moved to East after declarer called for a low diamond from dummy.

The key to the winning defense was West cashing the ace of clubs before reverting to a diamond.

Obviously, declarer was going to ruff a diamond and equally clear was that the defense had no other plain-suit winner. West wanted partner to ruff a diamond, and the queen of trumps was of no use to East other than to discomfort declarer.

East rose to the occasion by uppercutting with her majesty. Declarer overruffed, but West’s knave of trumps was promoted to the setting trick.

(Tannah Hirsch welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY. 14207. E-mail responses may be sent to gorenbridge@aol.com

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Photo submitted by Marion Oborny

Pictured (from left) are Hoisington High School debaters Ashley Durr, Erica Schwager, Shannon Manka and coach Marion Oborny. Manka, a sophomore, recently was named Outstanding Debater for the 2011-12 season. She also qualified for TwoSpeaker State Debate. Durr, a sophomore, was named Outstanding Novice (first-year) Debater. Schwager, a sophomore, along with Manka and Durr, earned letters in debate.

RAYMOND JUNIOR HIGH HONORS Honor rolls for the second nine weeks and first semester.

Second Nine Weeks A – Honor Roll: Eighth grade: Autumn Otto, Noah Schneider, Haley White; seventh grade: Andrea Aguilera, Madyson Keffer.

B – Honor Roll: Eighth grade: Brendon Clark, Victoria Martinez, Brandon Smith, December Taverner, Cheyenne Weatherman.

First Semester A – Honor Roll: Eighth grade: Autumn Otto, Noah Schneider, Haley White; seventh grade: Andrea

These autumn scenes took place in November in the front yard of David Ames, who lives northeast of Ellinwood.

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Photo by Cheryl Kauffman, submitted by Sue Dudley

Central Christian High School cheerleaders Laura Thompson and Monica Davis are shown with participants in the CCS Girls Cheer Camp. Kindergarten through fifth-grade girls performed during halftime at a home varsity boys’ basketball game on Jan. 6.

Photo submitted by David Paine

Jason Paine, 15, of Hutchinson, showed his market steer at the National Western Stock Show in Denver recently as part of the 4-H Catch-A-Calf program. He placed first in sponsor relations, second in a speech/interview contest and fifth in the overall production phase. He is the son of David and Colleen Paine and a member of the Royal Clovers 4-H Club. He would like to thank John Oswald, Cody Barilla, Glen and Clay Toews, Chance Hand, John McCurry and Shane Werk during the eight-month project.

BRIEF Out of room, Mass. man gives up 94 hamsters THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAWRENCE, Mass. – A Massachusetts man has turned over 94 hamsters to a local animal shelter, telling officials he was running out of room in his

apartment.

The director of the shelter says the rodents were well cared for and will make nice pets.

Shelter director Mike Keiley tells the Eagle-Tribune that the hamsters’ owner, whom he didn’t identify, stopped by this month and said he had a lot of hamsters

to surrender.

A Lawrence animal control officer says the man was “overwhelmed” when officials came to get the hamsters Friday, and initially wanted to keep a few. But she says he changed his mind.

Officials say the man started keeping the hamsters about five years ago.

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B – Honor Roll: Eighth grade: Brendon Clark, Brandon Smith, December Taverner, Cheyenne Weatherman; seventh grade: Madyson Keffer, Jasmin Sotelo.

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WICHITA– Wheat prices tumbled Thursday as a government report showed the nation’s farmers had planted winter wheat on much more of their land this season amid last year’s higher prices and easing drought conditions in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

Across the country, the amount of winter wheat planted for harvest in 2012 was estimated at 41.9 million acres, the National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Thursday. That is an increase of 3 percent from 2011 and up 12 percent from 2010.

At the Chicago Board of Trade, wheat for March delivery fell 36 cents to $6.05 a bushel. The longer-term impact on prices will be determined when it is clear if all those extra acres turn into increased production and whether dry conditions return in the spring when the wheat comes out of dormancy.

Kansas farmer Jerry McReynolds, who has roughly 2,300 acres now planted in winter wheat, says that like many others, he added several hundred acres at his farm near Woodston because of the good prices and because

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TECHNOLOGY Analysts: Gadget sales to top $1 trillion in ’12 LAS VEGAS – Developing countries like China and India will drive global sales of consumer electronics above $1 trillion this year for the first time, even as cash-strapped shoppers in the U.S. and Western Europe ease off spending for high-tech gear, industry analysts said Sunday.

Developing countries will account for 46 percent of global gadget sales in 2012, up from 37 percent four years ago, according to GfK Boutique Research and the Consumer Electronics Association.

The groups presented their forecast ahead of the massive International Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Their estimate of 2012 global electronics sales, at $1.038 trillion, represents growth of 5 percent from last year. That compares to growth of 8 percent from 2010 to 2011.

Consumers in China and other developing Asian countries, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe are snapping up high-tech goods as they climb toward a middle-class lifestyle. Meanwhile, gadget sales in the U.S., Japan and Western Europe are stagnant, unable to command a higher share of consumer spending.

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THE WEEK AHEAD

This photo provided by Canturi Jewels shows a customdesigned Barbie wearing a necklace featuring a one-carat pink diamond.

Area business makes quality church pew cushions, upholstery for an array of clients

Monday ● U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Tuesday ● Citigroup Inc. reports quarterly financial results.

Wednesday ● Labor Department releases the Producer Price Index for December, 8:30 a.m.; Treasury releases international money flows data for November, 9 a.m.; Federal Reserve releases industrial production for December, 9:15 a.m.; National Association of Home Builders releases housing market index for January, 10 a.m.

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Women lobby online for bald Barbie doll

YODER – During tough economic times, the churched come in search of comfort every Sunday, even for their bottoms.

Such a need has translated into profits at Waggoners Inc., providers of church cushions and upholstery, housed in an unassuming factory that sits parallel to K-96 just a mile west of Yoder.

Pew cushions, it appears, have survived the Great Recession.

Four busy Waggoner salesmen crisscross the U.S .and Canada, measuring, bidding, and sharing fabric samples with all denominations and various sizes of congregations from New York to Alaska. They have crafted pew cushions for chapels at colleges – including Yale University, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy – as well as funeral homes and courthouses.

Meanwhile, outside this small Amish community where many of its residents sit on backless wooden benches, several large, gray connected Morton buildings make up the plant that houses busy seamstresses and assemblers. The staff of about 25 quickly turns out orders, ready to

Thursday Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m.

Friday ● National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for December, 10 a.m. ●

– From wire reports

BY CHRISTIAN REXRODE AP Business Writer

NEW YORK – Barbie has been an astronaut, an architect, a NASCAR driver, and a news anchor.

Now, there’s an online movement to get her to attempt what could be her biggest feat yet: going bald to fight cancer.

A Facebook page titled “Beautiful and Bald Barbie!

Let’s see if we can get it made” was started a few days before Christmas. By Wednesday afternoon, the page had more than 16,000 fans.

The goal is to get toy maker Mattel Inc. to create a bald Barbie in support of children with cancer.

Photos by Sandra J. Milburn/The Hutchinson News

Above: Shanda Garrett carries completed pew cushions at Waggoners Inc. Thursday morning in Yoder. Top: Stephani Beattie sews up a cover for a pew cushion at the company Thursday in Yoder. be loaded into the company’s fleet of vehicles to be delivered and installed.

Waggoner trucks have backed up to great churches on busy New York streets, to St. Francis Cathedral in downtown Santa Fe, N.M., and to the “Little Brown Church in the Vale,” in Nashua, Iowa, unloading state-ofthe -art pew cushions.

Their most illustrious customer

in more than 40 years of business was Pope Benedict XVI, who knelt at a Waggoner upholstered prie-dieu while visiting a cathedral in Washington, D.C., in 2008.

James J. Waggoner started the business in the 1960s, in the family’s

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PUBLIC RECORD MUNICIPAL COURT Cases tried January 2 to January 6 William L. Shumway, 2615 N. Waldron, illegal transport of alcoholic beverage, $75 fine, $126 fees/costs.

Jose C. Huerta, Jacksonville, Texas, public intoxication, 15 days in jail, conditionally suspended 90 days, $75 fine, $76 court costs.

Raymond R. Decker, Wichita, driving while license suspended/revoked/cancelled, five days in jail, conditionally suspended 120 days, $100 fine, $126 fees/costs; tags; illegal/no/expired license plate, $25 fine; fail to provide proof of liability insurance, $300 fine.

Joshua V. Voepel, 324 E. 1st Ave. #24, falsify accident report, $75 fine, $76 court costs.

Katherine E. Koch, 608 E. 7th Ave., disorderly conduct, 10 days in jail, conditionally suspended one year, $75 fine, $76 court costs.

Emily A. Kaiser, 324 E. 1st Ave. #24, falsify accident report, $75 fine, $76 court costs; unsafe backing, $75 fine.

Barbara A. Jordan, 546 E. 1st Ave. #A, drive while license suspended/can-

celled/revoked, 90 days in jail, $100 fine, $76 court costs, must serve five days, balance of 85 days conditionally suspended one year; fail to provide proof of liability insurance, $300 fine.

Markus M.D. Johnstone, 2617 E. 2nd Ave., domestic battery, 30 days in jail, one year probation, $200 fine, $306 fees/costs, must serve 48 hours.

Melinda K. Hoyt, Lyons, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, five days in jail, conditionally suspended one year, $75 fine, $76 court costs.

Trevor L. Coleman, 531 N. Grandview, obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over property, five days in jail, conditionally suspended 90 days, $75 fine, $76 court costs.

Dasha M. Carey, 727 15th Circle, domestic battery, 30 days in jail, six months probation, $200 fine, $546 fees/costs, must serve 48 hours.

William C. Lyons, 510 E. Ave. C, drive while license suspended/cancelled/revoked, one year in jail, $150 fine, $76 court costs, must serve five days and then 85 days house arrest, balance of 275 days conditionally

suspended one year.

BURGLARIES AND THEFTS January 2 to January 6 600 block W. 7th Ave., the tailgate off of 2011 Ford F150.

200 block S. Monroe, cream-colored Frigidaire refrigerator from 300 block E. Carpenter.

1500 block E. 9th Ave., two laptop computers and two I-Tablets.

1600 block E. 11th Ave., a television.

Unit block S. Nelson, misc. DVD’s.

Unit block 29th Court, bricks and misc. metal.

200 block W. Forrest, Pittsburg, firearms from 700 block W. 7th Ave. 500 block N. Whiteside, a 1994 Chevy 2500.

300 block S. Monroe, a 1996 Kawasaki Mule.

600 block E. 8th Ave., gold cross necklace.

3300 block Farmington, a garage door opener.

300 block E. 4th Ave., a 20’’ orange ripclaw boys bicycle from 300 block W. 8th Ave. 1100 block E. 33rd Ave., misc. items.

600 block E. 3rd Ave., misc. medications.

1500 block N. Ford, Red 1990 Mercury Topaz.

200 block N. Superior, misc. electronics and clothing.

700 block N. Cessna, misc. items.

Unit block Windemere Court, heat pump from Unit block E. 6th Ave. 34300 block W. 17th, Sylvia, misc. items from 500 block E. 3rd Ave. 300 block W. 1st Ave., cash.

SMALL CLAIMS Ray E. Siebert vs. Sherry Nelson, Shonda Prochaska and Danielle Musick, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,627.50, against Prochaska and Musick, no service on Nelson.

Ray E. Siebert vs. Roger Maple and Dominique Broome, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,493.19.

Ray E. Siebert vs. Juan Jose Flores and Adam Flores, judgment in the sum of $1,433.87.

Ray E. Siebert vs. Troy C. Kershner, judgment in the sum of $1,215.23.

Ray E. Siebert vs. Steven and Kayla Griffin, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,285.22.

Ray E. Siebert vs. Nathan W. Reed, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,632.69.

Web surfers should know Wi-Fi risks

BY ROBERTA NAMEE Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau of Kansas Incorporated wants to educate consumers on the dangers of using Wi-Fi networks that are not their own secured networks.

While Wi-Fi hotspots in coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels, universities and other public places are convenient, they often are not secure, so they are breeding grounds for hackers. You are sharing your network with strangers who may be interested in your personal information.

The BBB warns consumers about two popular security scams that can be associated with using an unsecure Internet connection. Repercussions that can result from using a Wi-Fi unsecured hotspot are phishing, a popular emailing scam, and smishing, an SMS texting scam. These threats grow exponentially when hackers obtain access to personal information on the Web by an unsecure Wi-Fi network.

Consumers should be cautious before using a non-se-

cure wireless network and before sending personal information via unencrypted websites. When surfing on a non-secure Internet connection, an individual’s personal information, private documents, contacts, photos and even log-in information can be compromised since other users on the network have the capability of seeing what is being sent.

Technology experts at the Federal Trade Commission say encryption is the key to keeping your personal information secure online. Encryption scrambles information sent over the Internet into a code so that it is not accessed by others. An encrypted website protects only the information sent to and

from that site. A secure wireless network encrypts all the information sent over it.

To determine if a website is encrypted, look for the https at the beginning of the Web address (the “s” is for secure), and a lock icon at the top or bottom of the browser window. Some websites use encryption only on the sign-in page, but if any part of the session isn’t encrypted, the entire account could be vulnerable. Look for the https and the lock icon throughout the site, not just at sign-in.

In order to confirm if an Internet connection is secure, the BBB advises consumers to follow the FTC’s top Wi-Fi tips: * Make sure the connection is protected by a unique password. If a Wi-Fi hotspot doesn’t ask for a password, the Internet connection is not secure. If a hotspot asks for a password just to grant access, consumers should proceed as if the connection were unsecured. Only trust home and work Internet connections that are protected by a customized user password. Wi-Fi hotspot connections with generic passwords are vul-

The cut-off date for the current Conservation Stewardship Program ranking period has been extended to Jan. 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service announced.

Producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship are eligible for CSP payments. Administered by NRCS, CSP provides many conservation benefits including improved water and soil quality, enhanced wildlife habitat, and conservation activities that address the effects of climate change.

Producers are encouraged to apply for CSP throughout the year to be considered for current and future application ranking periods. Those who apply by Jan. 27 may be eligible for current available funding.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if CSP is suitable for their operation.

The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, contract obligations and potential payments. It is available from local NRCS offices and at www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp.

Ag tech conference is this Thursday, Friday SALINA – The 15th Annual Kansas Agricultural Technologies Conference will be Thursday and Friday at the

Ramada Conference Center, 1616 W. Crawford St. in Salina.

The conference, sponsored by the Kansas Agricultural Research and Technology Association (formerly Kansas Agricultural Research Association, or KARA), is an applied workshop that consolidates information about new and old technologies focused on supporting scientifically based on-farm research and increasing farm business profitability.

Registration is at 8 a.m. and the program starts at 8:45 a.m.

Presentations by university scientists and industry representatives will include: How Far to the Field? The Economics of Travel Logistics; New Communications in Ag/Social Media; Techniques for Site-Specific Crop Management; Precision Ag and Ag Machinery; Land Values, Rents and Other Ag Investments; Precision Seed Metering and Placement; Approaching Crop Nutrition Systematically; and Doing On-Farm Research: What, Where, Why and How? KARTA farmer-members will give presentations about research conducted on their farms, including financial support available to producers for such projects.

The conference will give producers; crop consultants and others interested in agricultural technologies the chance to learn from each other, as well as industry and university scientists.

More information, including printable registration forms can be found at www.KARTAonline.org.

K-State, councils to offer profitability conference The Kansas State University Ag Economics Department is partnering with the McPherson, Harvey and Marion County Extension Councils to present an Ag Profitability Conference for beef producers Jan. 23 at the Engine Club Building in Goessel.

Dr. Glynn Tonsor will provide a beef cattle profitability outlook. Kevin Dhuyvetter will show some decision-making tools in determining whether it is time build the cowherd. Dr. K.C. Olson, animal science professor of cow calf nutrition and management, will give a presentation on “Matching Grass to Calving.”

There will also be a producer panel highlighting the feedlot perspective and building value in the calf crop.

The program will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and will conclude by 2:30 p.m. A catered lunch will be served.

Registration is $10. RSVP by calling (620) 241-1523 or email dladd@ksu.edu by Thursday.

Deadline for project pre-proposals is near The last day to submit project pre-proposals for fiscal year 2012 Conservation Innovation Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is Jan. 31.

Pre-proposals support large-scale demonstration projects that test and prove original approaches to conserving America’s private

MARRIAGE LICENSES Daniel Scott Casey, 23, Lawrence, and ShannaMarie Belton, 22, Lawrence.

Adam Kenneth Brookman, 35, Hutchinson, and Laura Christine Baughard, 34, Hutchinson.

Tyler Jennings Bryan, 30, Burbank, Calif., and Dacia Marie Wise, 30, Burbank, Calif.

Shawn Allan Klug, 36, Katy, Texas, and Amber Haley Wolcott, 35, Katy, Texas.

BANKRUPTCIES WICHITA – The following persons from central and southwest Kansas have filed bankruptcy petitions

Survey finds hospital deficiency-free The Skilled Nursing Unit at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center recently received a zero deficiency survey during its annual survey by the Kansas Department on Aging.

Surveyors spent a week assessing patient care on the unit. During this comprehensive evaluation of all procedures on the unit, they observe medication administration, care procedures, documentation, dietary and laundry service, cleanliness and safety.

In 2010, only 6.2 percent of those surveyed in Kansas were found deficiency-free.

“This achievement places Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in the top tier of survey performances,” reported the Kansas Department on Aging.

To contact Roberta Namee, who works for the Better Business Bureau in Wichita, call 1 (800) 856-2417 or visit www.kansasplains.bbb.org.

HAYS – “World Ready for the Faces of Tomorrow” is the theme for the Diverse Classrooms of the 21st Century: English for Speakers of Other Languages Conference on Jan. 30 at Fort Hays State University.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, followed by the welcoming address and keynote speaker, Dr. Crystal

lands. This year’s CIG projects focus on nutrient management, energy conservation, soil health, wildlife.

NRCS is especially interested in projects that demonstrate: optimal combinations of nutrient source, application rate, placement and timing that improve nutrient recovery by crops; procedures for refining the usefulness of the phosphorus index in reducing phosphorus losses; suites of conservation practices that protect water quality; renewable energy systems that reduce the use of fossil fuels and increase energy efficiency on farms; the impacts of cover crops, crop rotations, tillage and other conservation practices on soil health; conservation practices that increase the water-holding capacity of soils; decision tools that help producers assess their operations and conservation needs in order to improve wildlife habitat; and assess the technology transfer potential of completed CIG projects.

For project eligibility, the proposed project or activity must encompass the development and assessment, evaluation and implementation of either of the following: conservation adoption approaches or incentive systems. Landowners must meet Environmental Quality Incentives Program eligibility requirements.

To apply electronically, visit www.grants.gov or contact a local NRCS office. To view the complete Announcement of Program Funding, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cig/.

with the federal district court here.

Filings are Chapter 7 unless otherwise noted.

Holcomb Jeffrey Virgil Garnett, liabilities $40,673, assets $9,093.

Holyrood Cheryl Ann Montoya, liabilities $15,768, assets $6,600.

Hutchinson Edward Ean Howes Jr., liabilities $17,263, assets $1,205.

Janet Lynn Ives, liabilities $44,066, assets $16,611.

Kinsley Robin Andrew King, liabilities $58,084, assets $37,130.

Liberal Juan Carlos Padilla, Adela Monzon, liabilities $25,977, assets $4,575.

Lyons Candice E. Labertew, aka Candice Dean Ellis, liabilities $49,142, assets $51,010.

Chapter 7, liquidation, business or personal; Chapter 11, business reorganization; Chapter 12, farmer reorganization; Chapter 13, personal reorganization. Dba: doing business as; aka: also known as.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

nerable to hackers. * Transmitted information should be encrypted. When sending personal information such as addresses, credit card numbers and Social Security numbers over the Internet, make sure the website is fully encrypted and the network is secure. * Don’t stay permanently logged in to wireless hotspots.

Never leave your Internet connection running while your computer is unattended, and make sure to log off after every use. * Change your passwords frequently. When creating new accounts, make sure you use different passwords. Do not use the same password for different sites. If one password is hacked, the chances of other accounts being hacked become greater with repeated passwords.

For more advice on security scams, visit www.kansasplains.bbb.org.

AGRICULTURE BRIEFS CSP ranking period’s cut-off date extended

Prairiestar Health Center vs. Charlotte A. Ratzlaff, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $572.50.

Prairiestar Health Center vs. Kelly A. Karber, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $532.

Prairiestar Health Center vs. Tamara M. Scrogham, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $821.50.

Prairiestar Health Center vs. Robert L. Minnick, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,024.20.

Prairiestar Health Center vs. Kelly I. Baker-Wyer, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $687.

Conference puts future, diversity at forefront

Kuykendall, president of Kreative and Innovative Resources for Kids Inc. She will address strategies for reclaiming black and Latino students.

Founded in 1989 by Kuykendall, KIRK produces audio and videotapes, publications, workbooks and learning tools as well as Merchant of Hope products for educators, counselors, administrators and parents. A Merchant of Hope is an individual who has risen to the challenge to make a positive difference in the life of another by planting “hope” and self-belief.

Following the keynote speaker, Chartwells will provide lunch. The afternoon consists of a variety of breakout sessions in the Memorial Union as the FHSU Department of Teacher Education strives to help diverse classrooms be world ready for the faces of tomorrow.

Registration is $20 per person, which includes the cost of lunch. Free parking is available on the west side of the Memorial Union.

Lunch tickets are available at the registration table the day of the event.

For more information or to register, visit the Department of Teacher Education website at www.fhsu.edu/te or call 785-628-4204 or email bwilkens@fhsu.edu.

– From staff reports

BUILDING PERMITS Kansas Glass, 24 S. Main St., commercial replace windows, $2,800 Mark Borecky Construction, 15 E. 30th Ave., commercial interior remodel and front entrance enclosure, $46,000 Wray & Sons Roofing, 1020 E. 22nd Ave., residential re-roof, $7,900

Duane and Kathleen Carey, 400 W. Eighth Ave., residential re-roof, $3,700 Leiker & Sons Construction, 2701 N. Van Buren, residential kitchen remodel, $12,000 Mid-Kansas Exteriors, 200 W. 20th Ave., residential re-roof, $4,285

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The Ramada Hotel and Conference Center Hutchinson has hired David Roe as its new corporate sales manager.

Along with a degree in communications from Sterling College, Roe has an extensive ROE history in business development, branding and sales. He will be handling corporate accounts, weddings, reunions and other group events.

Roe is a firm believer in “quality over quantity” and says, “Quality is the most important part of the hotel business.” The Ramada’s goal of “hospitality excellence” fits in perfectly with Roe’s focus on giving every single guest a quality stay.

Roe can be reached at Davidr@ramada.kscoxmail.com or 259-7616.

Kendall Poland joins Sublette Co-op as the new general manager, beginning Feb. 1. He succeeds Gaylord Sanneman, who is retiring after working for the Sublette Co-op for the past 27 years, six of those as the general manager.

Poland has more than 18 years’ experience working for cooperatives in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Most recently he worked as general manager for Farmers Cooperative in Carmen, Okla., for eight years, and prior to that he worked for Sunray Co-op in Sunray, Texas. He enjoys being active in various community activities including the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club, as well as being a member of the Carmen Volunteer Fire Department and Medical First Responders.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Water certified 25 water treatment operators and 18 wastewater treatment operators from September to December.

Kansas has over 1,100 community and public water supplies that require a certified operator. As a protection to the public, individuals who operate water treatment plants must meet minimum training standards to assure water is properly treated so it’s safe to drink. Conversely, wastewater treatment plant operators must be trained so they can operate wastewater treatment systems in a manner that prevents the release of excessive pollutants.

Area certified operators include: Brandon Bandy, City of Anthony; Allen Blake, City of Haven; Dan Bliss, City of Bentley; Shawn Burgey, City of Stafford; Kimberly Grieb, Cargill Meat Solutions, Dodge City; Scott Selee, Towns Riverview Subdivision, Garden City; Terry Stark, City of Anthony; and Larry Gene Walker, City of Garden City.

Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, Hutchinson, announced a recent reorgan-

Barbie ● From Page C1 Friends Rebecca Sypin and Jane Bingham, who live on opposite coasts but have both been affected by the disease, hatched the idea to use Barbie for the movement because she’s such a popular children’s toy.

Bingham has lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatments to treat lymphoma.

Sypin’s 12-year-old daughter, Kin Inich, also lost her hair this year in her own battle with leukemia.

Mattel didn’t return calls on Wednesday seeking comment, but the women said they have contacted the company through some general form letters. In return, they said, they’ve received form letters that say Mattel doesn’t accept ideas from outside sources.

The women say a bald Barbie would provide a huge platform to raise awareness for children with cancer.

Barbie, all 11.5 inches of her, is one of the bestknown toys of all time. She can sell for $10 at Wal-Mart or $7,000 on eBay. Barbie also has taken on all sorts of incarnations throughout her nearly 53

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ization that created two regions for the company, for even better customer care.

Marla Eriksen, Hutchinson, was named vice president of regional operations for western Kansas, which covers the company’s locations ERIKSEN in Hutchinson, Salina and Dodge City.

Eriksen has been with the company since 1997, serving most recently as Vice President of Human Resources and Marketing.

Matt Brasel, Olathe, was named vice president of regional operations for eastern Kansas for the company’s locations in Olathe, Lawrence and Topeka.

BRASEL Brasel has been with the company since 2009 and has served as vice president of manufacturing, service and installation.

DCI, a developer of core banking software and technologies for community banks, announced key promotions and changes to the company’s management staff as part of a strategic plan to deepen technological capabilities in the bank technology market.

Robert Ross assumes a new position as senior vice president of systems and recovery, as well as chief technical officer. Ross is responsible for executive diROSS rection and development of the extensive operating and data storage systems that deliver the company’s data processing services to hundreds of banks nationwide. This in-

cludes long-term plans to expand the company’s awardwinning, cloud-based infrastructures to handle transaction processing and data replication/backup in a continuously simultaneous and real-time, active/active environment, for uninterrupted banking services in the event of a disaster.

Sencer Tasan assumes the new role of senior vice president of network and technical services as well as chief security officer. Tasan holds numerous technical certifications in informaTASAN tion security and oversees initiatives related to the security and stability of the company’s network, software/hardware products, data and telecommunications systems as well as technical support functions and government regulatory compliance for data and system security.

Susan Flores assumes the position of vice president of customer and professional services, expanding her responsibilities to include senior management of FLORES all customer support, product implementations and education departments.

Sandra Schmitt is promoted to vice president of application development, assuming senior management of technical programming and development for the company’s flagship SCHMITT iCore360 banking software, which recently won the BankNews Innovative Solutions Award. Schmitt joined DCI in 1986 and previously managed programming of the specialized deposit features of the software.

Janet Seiler rejoins DCI and assumes Schmitt’s previous role as the product manager overseeing day-to-day supervision of the deposit programming for the iCore360 software. Seiler, also a former banker, previSEILER ously worked at DCI as a business analyst for the company’s software development.

Kurt Rickert is promoted to director of vendor management, overseeing the regulatory monitoring and liaison management of the company’s extensive relationships with business partners that provide softRICKERT ware and services that compliment DCI systems.

years of existence, crushing stereotypes and showing little girls that they can be whatever they want to be.

There’s been an elegant Grace Kelly Barbie; a Barbie in thigh-high pink boots; a tattooed Barbie; a pregnant Barbie friend, and another Barbie friend in a wheelchair.

But Barbie has also been dissed for not being as socially responsible as she could be.

She’s best known for her curves, which long have sparked complaints by women’s groups that say she imposes an unachievable physical standard on young girls. She also was lambasted when a talking version uttered an exclamation about math class being hard.

The friends who started the “Beautiful and Bald Barbie” movement aren’t natural activists. Sypin, 32, is a special-education teacher’s aide in Lancaster, Calif.

Bingham, 41, is a photographer in Sewell, N.J. “We’re not demanding that the company do anything,” Sypin said Wednesday. “We’re just hoping somebody sees this and can help us make it happen.”

Overall, Sypin said she’s been pleased with the response to the Facebook

page. For instance, one fan of the page wrote of Mattel: “If they are making dolls that are inspiring young girls with careers then why not make a doll that would inspire young girls who are dealing with Cancer.”

Some commenters even suggested the friends extend the movement to include a boys’ toy. So, over the weekend, the women started an accompanying Facebook page, “Bald G.I. Joe Movement.”

Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe, didn’t immediately return a call for comment.

The movement has its critics, too.

Some people have told the women to just take a normal Barbie and shave her hair off to make the same point.

Bingham posted photos where she did just that – resulting in patchy, unattractive clumps on Barbie’s head. She also posted digitally doctored pictures of a bald Barbie to show how beautiful the doll could be.

And to people who say that it makes more sense to just donate to cancer research rather than to buy a bald Barbie?

“A lot of these people wouldn’t have even thought about doing that without this movement,” Bingham said.

Judy Tomlin, senior support analyst at Data Center Inc., retired Jan. 12 after 27 years of service, among a congregation of family, coworkers and DCI clients who gathered TOMLIN to celebrate her career and wish her well.

Known as the “Smile and Dial Queen,” Tomlin was the company’s longest-serving analyst of DCI’s customer support department, providing personal phone support to hundreds of banks nationwide that use the company’s software and services.

“Judy was an institutional treasure at DCI, with a huge, deep well of knowledge about banking and DCI products, and a heart of kindness, commitment and genuine care for her customers that was even bigger,” said John H. Jones, DCI president and CEO.

Fort Hays ranks high in online ed services

BY THE NEWS STAFF

HAYS – U.S. News & World Report has released its first national rankings for online education, and Fort Hays State University was among the leaders in many categories.

The news magazine evaluated online higher education in six categories: bachelor’s programs generally, and master’s programs in business, education, engineering, nursing and computer information technology.

Bachelor’s programs were evaluated according to three criteria: ● Teaching practices and student engagement; ● Student services and technology; and ● Faculty credentials and training.

The five master’s categories were evaluated by similar criteria plus a fourth criterion, admissions selectivity.

The categories and crite-

ria in which FHSU was ranked: Bachelor’s Programs: Teaching Practices and Student Engagement, sixth in the nation; Student Services and Technology, 10th in the nation; and Faculty Credentials and Training, 35th in the nation.

Master’s Programs: Business (MBA), Student Services and Technology, fifth; Business (MBA), Faculty Credentials and Training, 30th; Business (MBA), Teaching Practices and Student Engagement, 106th; Business (MBA), Admissions Selectivity, 29th; Education, Student Services and Technology, 14th; Education, Faculty Credentials and Training, 15th; Education, Teaching Practices and Student Engagement, 22; Nursing, Student Services and Technology, sixth; Nursing, Faculty Credentials and Training, 19th; and Nursing, Teaching Practices and Student Engagement, 15th.

FHSU was given honorroll status in the Graduate Education category, which means it placed in the top third of at least three of the four evaluation criteria. It was among 14 universities that received honor-roll status in that category.

Besides the rankings, about a dozen FHSU online programs have been recognized by GetEducated.com in recent months as among the most affordable of their type in the nation.

For example, GetEducated.com ranked each of two programs: Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in Justice Studies; and Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications/Computer Networking - as No. 1 in the nation for affordability. Four other FHSU online programs were ranked second most affordable, and a fifth program was ranked third most affordable.

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Wheat ● From Page C1

Photos by Sandra J. Milburn/The Hutchinson News

Examples of Waggoners Inc. pew cushions are seen at the company on Thursday.

Pews

Pope Benedict XVI is seen kneeling on a cushion made by the Waggoner Inc. company when he visited a cathedral in Washington, D.C., in 2008.

● From Page C1 Hutchinson garage. His children helped out, working weekends to get the business off the ground.

It became a niche market for James, who had been a schoolteacher before becoming a representative for a Texas pew company.

“He realized that if he manufactured the cushions himself and made a run of it, he could do well with it,” James’ son Paul Waggoner said.

James was 53 when he started the business; he had six kids whom his wife, LaVerna, was raising as a stay-at-home mom.

While sons Paul and Jim Waggoner remain in the family business, there was a time when siblings Robert, Donald, Mary Elizabeth, and David, who died of multiple sclerosis, also worked with the business. With the children helping weekends, the business got off the ground.

From the garage they moved to the former naval air base at Yoder, where they bought a building for $10,000. That was the limit of what James Waggoner could afford. The current plant was built in three stages. And they still have five acres to expand if necessary.

‘Father was very optimistic,” Jim Waggoner said. “He wouldn’t build unless business justified it. He started this building to give his kids jobs.”

James Waggoner stressed to his children the importance of staying out of debt.

“He grew up during the Depression and always emphasized that debt would kill you,” Jim Waggoner said.

When the “Great Recession” hit, business slowed at the plant, but they had no debt thanks to their father’s strong teaching. Boom years were 2005 through 2007, then business tanked temporarily from 2008 through 2010, but they hung on, and it bounced back in 2011. Paul Waggoner said it

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was up 20 percent last year.

Since the business’ inception in the family garage, they have cushioned 12,000 churches, from Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., to Kawaiaha’o Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.

But they also work with area churches. When Hutchinson’s Trinity United Methodist Church replaced more than 60 pew cushions several years ago, they went Jim Waggoner straight to Waggoners.

“It’s a wonderful, well-established name in this community,” said Faye Summervill, with Trinity’s business office.

“They are a very little known secret, a quality operation. They have surely serviced every church in this community; they are wonderful to work with.”

Paul Waggoner loves the history of pew cushions and sees evidence of its past when they remove old horsehair-stuffed velvet cushions, or others stuffed with cotton from older churches. They haul off the old cushions, bringing them back to Yoder where they are recycled.

He traces the first pew cushion back to the Bible, in chapter 4 of Mark’s Gospel, when Jesus was in the stern of a boat, asleep on a cushion.

“This isn’t the type of business to make cold calls. They would think you were crazy.”

Program seeks Kansans for leadership training

BY THE NEWS STAFF

The Kansas Leadership Center is unveiling a new program for Kansans under 40 – “The Art and Practice of Civic Leadership” – and will traverse the state in the coming weeks seeking promising candidates.

Interested citizens can learn to develop leadership in others at one of four “What’s the Buzz?” socials: Feb. 9 in Wichita; March 1 in Hays; March 8 in Garden City; and March 27 in Kansas City.

Each event begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner and a chance to learn about KLC programs from faculty, staff and alumni.

Through the socials, KLC hopes to attract a program applicant pool reflecting Kansas’ ethnic and occupational diversity. The program launches in June.

“We are planning for longterm, statewide, civic change,” said KLC President and CEO Ed O’Malley. “We couldn’t think of a better way to seed change than by cultivating the talent and potential in Kansans who have the

passion and capacity for teaching, coaching, training, consulting or facilitating.”

Pre-program workshops will follow in April at the same sites. Interested persons will be invited back for an overview of the Art & Practice program’s commitment.

KLC is offering the program for $200, to cover instruction, lodging and most meals. Scholarships are available.

KLC will accept program applications Feb. 1 to May 4 at kansasleadershipcenter.org/a rtandpractice.

A selection committee will review applications and invite about 25 people.

Participants will explore their capacities, develop plans for applying the skills and work with mentors to carry out the plans. Program graduates are expected to share what they learn in their communities, to foster an increase in civic engagement.

To learn more, express interest or refer candidates, contact Program Associate Sheersty Stanton at: sstanton@ kansasleadershipcenter.org or (316) 712-4946, or visit kansasleadershipcenter.org/a rtandpractice.

People don’t realize this world of manufacturing has improved with high-quality polyurethane foam, to the quality of thread and style.

Every cushion is custommade by women like June Krell, Haven, who has been a seamstress with the company since 1978.

“I love sewing,” said Krell, working on an order destined for Melbourne, Fla. “It’s my passion.”

Waggoners tossed Karen Fager a lifeline when she was looking for work back in the 1970s. The college graduate had taken home economic courses and loved sewing. At one time she was the plant supervisor, but is currently happy to sew long seams on the cushions.

From North Dakota to New Jersey, Waggoner salesmen make appointments and arrive in person to visit with church committees interested in new pew cushions or kneelers.

“This isn’t the type of business to make cold calls.

They would think you were crazy,” Jim Waggoner said.

But when a church is ready they will contact the Yoder company either by email at pewcushion.com, or by phone. Or they might be like the very old church member who clasped a Waggoner flier in his hand when Jim Waggoner arrived at his church. He said he had saved the handbill for years, planning to contact the company when the time arrived to get new pew cushions.

The Waggoners were happy to oblige.

some acres were idle after other crops failed this summer.

The rain Kansas got this fall also encouraged him to plant more winter wheat, which is hardier in the face of drought.

“All those factors came together to cause us to plant more wheat and we may pay the consequences,” McReynolds said. “We don’t know about that – certainly if today is an indication ... the markets are not too good today.”

McReynolds, who was attending the American Farm Bureau board meeting in Honolulu, had been anxiously awaiting the government report and checked commodity market prices on his hand-held device throughout the day. “I am worried about the price of wheat because when I get home I am gonna pay for this,” McReynolds said.

Farmers and agricultural analysts had anticipated that

more acres would be used for winter wheat given the welcome precipitation last fall and the acres left idle after other crops failed this summer. But Kansas State University economist Dan O’Brien said most analysts had not expected that the amount of acreage planted would increase so much.

O’Brien said if farmers get adequate rain or snow, those added acres would mean more bushels come harvest that would increase supplies and could lower crop prices.

The La Nina weather pattern is still hanging around and that tends to mean drier conditions this spring in wheat-growing areas, he said.

Texas Panhandle wheat farmer David Cleavinger, a past president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, is in a holding pattern on what he’ll do with the 1,200 acres of winter wheat he planted a bit late last fall because of the state’s historic drought.

Though they have gotten timely rains and some snow the past few months, the wheat plants are “really, real-

ly small” in height, he said.

“There’s enough moisture for it right now, but there’s no submoisture whatsoever,” Cleavinger said. When the wheat comes out of dormancy, “it’s going to need more moisture. We keep hoping we get an 18-inch snow storm. It will be OK if we get more rain.”

As he waits, Cleavinger will be considering what to do with the wheat he ends up with: He can sell it as grain, sell it to cattle feedlots as silage made from wheat, cut it and sell it for hay at a time in Texas when there is little supply and prices are high – as much as $250 a ton – or let cattle graze in his fields.

“Odds of hay prices being pretty good should be an advantage for us to take it for hay rather than taking it to grain,” Cleavinger said. “It all is tied back to weather and rain. So if you don’t have moisture, you don’t have those options.”

Using his wheat for hay would be less risky, he said, because it wouldn’t still be in the fields when spring storms can bring damaging hail.

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Housing bust still bedevils banks, hurts their profits

BY PALLAVI GOGOI AP Business Writer

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Flandreau Indian School students Deshae Greeley, left, Kevin Lahi, center, and Joseph Stillions, a food science student at South Dakota State University, use bison to prepare meat patties at SDSU in Brookings, S.D.

Healthy heritage Tribe looks to teens to revive demand for traditional bison meat

BY KRISTI EATON

Tacos prepared with bison meat

by Flandreau Indian School students are shown during a food demonstration and workshop at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D.

Associated Press

FLANDREAU, S.D. – It seems an unlikely concept: teenagers forgoing the immediacy of a McDonald’s Big Mac to don an apron, grab a meat patty and learn how to cook their own lowerfat version in the kitchen.

But for a group of students at the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota, they’re doing just that while learning about bison, an animal considered sacred in their Native American culture.

The students are part of a pilot project started by the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe and South Dakota State University researchers to restore the cultural significance of the animal, also called buffalo, and consumption of its meat among community members, particularly young people.

Through cooking demonstrations and educational outreach opportunities, the students are learning that there are healthier, tasty options that also connect them to their ancestors more than any prepackaged meat or drive-thru order could.

“You can’t go to Hy-Vee and just pick up ground buffalo to actually get the spiritual connection. I think that’s kind of been lost,” said Geriann Headrick, acting food service manager at the Flandreau Indian School, referring to a regional supermarket chain.

The school began preparing school meals with fresh bison meat last year as part of the pilot project.

Nearly 20 professors across five departments at SDSU are involved in the project, which they hope will be used as a model among other tribes trying to revive the demand for bison.

Although bison tastes a bit different – some think it has a sweeter, richer flavor than beef – Flandreau Indian School senior Dillon Blackbird said he prefers school meals served with bison because it’s “real meat.”

One of more than 30 students from the Flandreau In-

dian School to take part in cooking workshops with bison as the main ingredient, Blackbird said he now knows how to whip up his own dishes with bison, which has less fat and fewer calories than beef.

“I make basic stuff: tacos, enchiladas, spaghetti, lasagna,” Blackbird said.

SDSU researchers want other teenagers to follow Blackbird’s lead, creating a market within the tribe for the next 40 to 50 years and changing the way members think about the animal.

Like many American Indian tribes, the Flandreau Santee Sioux maintains its own herd as a tie to its ancestors who relied on bison for survival. Established in 1990 with 12 heifer calves and one bull calf acquired from Custer State Park in western South Dakota, the herd swelled to about 250 animals by the spring of 2009.

But the herd has become more ceremonial than necessity, and when it began costing too much money, tribal officials considered selling the animals until SDSU researchers pitched the idea for a new market via the hearty appetites of teenagers.

“Like all Americans, Native Americans are used to eating traditional American foods. Even though the bison means something to them culturally more than the average American, they are used to eating chicken legs

and cooking hamburgers,” said SDSU economics professor Scott Fausti. “What we’re trying to do, of course, is to lessen the financial burden upon the tribe by further integrating bison into the community, (allowing) the bison to provide greater resources to the community by using it as a substitute protein source.”

The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe has since culled the herd to fewer than 50 animals as it works to regrow them organically – without hormones or pesticides – which Fausti said is more attuned to traditional American Indian beliefs. Ideally, the herd will return to 160 to 180 organically grown bison, supplying 30 to 40 animals each year for the community.

Until the Flandreau program is self-sustaining, the InterTribal Buffalo Council, a cooperative of more than 50 tribes created in the early 1990s to re-establish bison herds, is donating the animal meat to the Flandreau School. Officials also are hoping to get more money for the project through grants.

Once the herd is re-established, the hope is that other tribal entities, including the diabetic program, will choose to use the meat over buying from commercial pork, beef and chicken vendors, Fausti said. The tribe also may sell to outside sources as well.

Americans increasingly import food ■ Expanding populations,

feeding people cheaply behind some of the boom.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK – Which food revelation was more shocking this week?

Did it blow you away that low levels of a fungicide that isn’t approved in the U.S. were discovered in some orange juice sold here? Yawn.

Or was it the news that Brazil, where the fungicidelaced juice originated, produces a good portion of the orange pulpy stuff we drink?

Gasp!

While the former may have sent prices for orange juice for delivery in March down 5.3 percent earlier this week, the latter came as a bombshell to some “Buy American” supporters. But that’s not the only surprise lurking in government data about where the food we eat comes from.

Overall, America’s insatiable desire to chomp on overseas food has been growing. About 16.8 percent of the food that we eat is imported from other countries, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, up from 11.3 percent two decades ago. Here are some other facts: l Not all juices are treated the same. About 99 percent of the grapefruit juice we drink is produced on American soil, while about a quarter of the orange juice is imported; more than 40 percent of that is from Brazil. l About half of the fresh fruit we eat comes from elsewhere. That’s more than double the amount in 1975.

Some 86 percent of the shrimp, salmon, tilapia and other fish and shellfish we eat comes from other countries.

That’s up from about 56 percent in 1990.

Better communication (thank you, Internet) and transportation (thank you, faster planes) play a role in all the food importing. And in

many cases, it’s just become much cheaper to pay for shipping food from distant countries, where wages are often lower and expensive environmental rules often laxer than in the U.S. Our expanding population – and bellies – also has made feeding people cheaply more important. The U.S. has about 309 million residents, as of the 2010 U.S. Census. In 1990, that number was about 249 million.

There’s also a shift in our food psychology. New Americans – those who have immigrated from Latin America and other countries – want the foods that they enjoyed back home. Not to mention that Americans in general have come to expect that they should be able to buy blueberries, spinach and other things even when they’re not in season in the U.S. “This is about the expectation that we’re going to have raspberries when it’s snowing in Ithaca,” said Marion Nestle, a food studies professor at New York University.

NEW YORK – The economy may be healing, but banks are suffering from a housing hangover.

JPMorgan Chase spent $3.2 billion last year to fight lawsuits, almost all of them over poorly written mortgages. That was down from $5.7 billion in 2010, but it made clear that housing still haunts the bank, five years after the bubble burst.

The bank said Friday that it set aside $528 million in the last three months of 2011 to fight lawsuits. It also spent $925 million in the fourth quarter to carry out foreclosures and handle mortgage defaults.

“There’s still a huge drag,” CEO Jamie Dimon said. “I mean, you’re talking about several billion dollars a year in mortgage alone.”

The expenses took a bite out of JPMorgan’s quarterly profit, which fell 23 percent from a year earlier, to $3.7 billion, and missed Wall Street expectations.

Stocks across the banking industry declined as a result.

For the full year, JPMorgan, the nation’s largest bank, posted a record profit of $19 billion, up from $17.4 billion in 2010.

JPMorgan also took a hit because of choppy financial markets. It collected $1.1 billion in investment banking fees, down 39 percent from

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This file photo shows the JPMorgan Chase logo at the base of one of the bank’s larger Lower Manhattan buildings in New York. JPMorgan Chase said Friday its income fell 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 after the bank set aside a large sum for litigation reserves. the year before.

Its fees for underwriting debt fell 40 percent, and 65 percent for underwriting stock.

The struggles came while the economy and the job market were showing signs of a real recovery. JPMorgan said the household finances of its customers were stabilizing, and more people paid credit card bills on time.

The customer improvements allowed the bank to book a profit of $730 million by reducing the reserves it had set aside for credit card defaults.

JPMorgan’s profit for October through December amounted to 90 cents per share. Wall Street analysts surveyed by FactSet, a financial data provider, were expecting 93 cents.

It was the first time in four years that JPMorgan fell short of expectations.

Profit fell 23 percent from $4.8 billion, or $1.12 per share, in the same quarter in 2010. Revenue fell 17 percent to $22.2 billion.

JPMorgan stock fell 2.5 percent to close at $35.92 Friday. Its competitors followed: Citigroup was down 2.7 percent and Bank of America 2.7 percent. Wells Fargo, which relies less on investment banking, was flat.

Stock market traders take their cue from the results of large banks like JPMorgan, which has 50 million customers.’

The results demonstrated that it remains unclear how long the mortgage problem will be a drag on the industry.

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Ford attempts to revive Lincoln brand ■ New sedan the effort of

180 designers, engineers; it has a luxurious look.

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer

DETROIT – Lincoln was once the pinnacle of luxury.

Continental limousines carried presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. Town Cars ferried executives through Manhattan. Athletes and rappers cruised around in Navigator SUVs. But over the last two decades, the Lincoln lineup grew stale as Ford transformed its other cars and trucks with new designs and features. Now it’s finally Lincoln’s turn for an update, one that aims to show customers the brand can make more than hearses and airport limos.

Photos by Paul Sancya/Associated Press It’s been a long wait. For The Lincoln MKZ concept debuts in front of an audience and the press at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. years, Ford saw more promise in other luxury brands it was buying, like Jaguar and coln. The company has also but nothing really good eiVolvo. Many Lincoln models cut around 175 dealerships in ther,” Edmunds CEO Jeremy became too similar to their its top markets and is pushAnwyl said. lower-priced Ford siblings. ing the remaining ones to The MKZ is currently LinSales suffered. spruce up their showrooms coln’s best-selling vehicle, with Lincoln sold a little more and offer perks like home de- sales up 22 percent to 27,529 than 85,000 vehicles last year, livery of new cars and camlast year. But that’s dwarfed by down 63 percent from the eras in the body shop so other entry-level luxury cars. brand’s peak in 1990. At one customers can watch their The BMW 3-Series, for examtime, it was the top luxury vehicles being repaired. ple, sold 92,836, while the brand in the U.S. But Lincoln Right now, Lincolns are es- Lexus ES350 sold 40,873. is now outsold by seven other sentially rebadged Fords, Lincoln’s overall sales luxury brands, including built on the same underbody Lexus and Infiniti. Presibut with different designs dents since Bill Clinton have and more bells and whistles. ridden in Cadillacs.

The MKZ will start to break Saving Lincoln has been from that; while it will still on Ford’s back burner for a have Ford’s basic architeclong time. The automaker deture underneath, it will have cided first to tackle more its own engines and transpressing matters like downmissions. Future Lincolns sizing and returning to profwill have their own platitability. After a five-year forms for the first time since The Lincoln MKZ concept is seen at the North American turnaround, the company is 1999.

International Auto Show. making money again. CEO The MKZ will feature Alan Mulally has shed Ford’s some of the same safety sysother luxury brands and is things. People are going to car – in a rich reddish brown tems offered in the 2013 Ford ready to focus on turning aspire to own a Lincoln dubbed “cognac” – has Fusion, including an alert Lincoln into a real competiagain,” said Dave Sullivan, cream leather seats perforat- that warns drivers if they’re tor that can attract wealthy an analyst with consulting ed into a pattern that’s swerving out of their lane. buyers and fat group AutoPacif- meant to resemble chamOther options will be unique profits. ic Inc. The new pagne bubbles. to Lincoln, including a butFourteen design reminds “Our movement as a ton that automatically admonths ago, Ford him of an Audi. brand is toward something justs the suspension and assigned a team Among the we call elegant simplicity. It’s steering if the driver wants a of 180 designers MKZ’s features is something warmer and more sportier, road-hugging feel. and engineers to an all-glass roof restrained,” said Lincoln DeFord isn’t revealing fuel focus on Lincoln that opens autosign Director Max Wolff, an economy or price right now, full time. The matically and Australian who was lured but expect the MKZ to start company recentslides over the away from Cadillac to reviaround $41,000, which is simly opened its first back window, giv- talize Lincoln. ilar to an Audi A6. dedicated Lining both front Aaron Bragman, an auto Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s vice Dave Sullivan, an analyst and rear passencoln design stuanalyst with the consulting president of product develwith consulting group gers a convertdio since the firm IHS Global Insight, said opment, says Lincoln wants AutoPacific Inc. ible-like ride. It 1970s. the design will help Lincoln to give customers something Buyers will see still has Lincoln’s get noticed. But he thinks it’s between the smooth, comthe fruit of those efforts at split-wing grille, a tribute to just a start and expects Wolff fortable ride of a Lexus and the Detroit auto show, where the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr and to continue refining designs the sportiness of a BMW. Ford on Tuesday pulled the one of the brand’s most recover the next several years.

“We’re not going to outwraps off an MKZ sedan that ognizable features. But de“It takes a long time, and a BMW BMW,” he said. “We’ll is close to the model that will signers toned it down after lot of other brands have had let Cadillac do that.” go on sale this fall. The new complaints about the ungain- a head start. Cadillac’s alFor now, just 4 percent of MKZ is one of seven new or ly maw on the most recent ready 10 years into their buyers considering Lexus revamped Lincolns due out Lincoln sedans. reinvention,” Bragman said. and 3 percent of those conby 2015, when the Lincoln The car is longer and Ford marketing chief Jim sidering Audi are also conbrand will celebrate its 100th wider, giving it a more luxuFarley said Lincoln has stud- sidering Lincoln, according birthday. rious look, and it has an eleied the comeback of other to automotive Web site EdThe 2013 MKZ is already gant, clean dashboard with luxury brands, like Burberry munds.com. getting some critical buzz. flush buttons for controls in- and Gucci, and plans an ad “There’s nothing really “They’re doing the right stead of knobs. The concept campaign to reintroduce Lin- bad about Lincoln out there,

‘They’re doing the right things. People are going to aspire to own a Lincoln again.”

Economist attempts to place value on nature

BY STEPHANIE HEMPHILL Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Scientists in Minnesota are trying to do something that may be impossible: put a dollar value on nature.

Nature performs many important functions that benefit humans – not just offering beauty but cleaning water, taming floods and pollinating crops. Some researchers think it’s time to put a dollar value on those natural processes.

University of Minnesota economic researcher Steve Polasky is building on ideas first presented in the field of applied economics back in the 1960s. The idea is kind of a merger of ecology and economics to identify services that nature provides, and assign a monetary value to those services.

Polasky’s approach, which he calls “full-cost accounting,” involves tracking all the consequences of a particular activity, not just the intended results.

The way he looks at it, nature has assets – he calls it “natural capital” – like minerals and timber. But Polasky said it’s time to focus on something less obvious: the processes inherent in nature that provide benefits for people.

“Say the way ecosystems filter nutrients out of water to provide clean water downstream, or to provide habitat for species that we value, either because we fish or hunt them or because we enjoy seeing them or knowing they exist,” Polasky said.

First, Polasky identifies how we use nature, then he assigns a dollar value to those services. For example, if wetlands were not filtering water and we had to build more sophisticated water treatment plants, that would cost money. Because we’ve turned so many wetlands into farm fields, we try to control floods with huge levees – and that costs money.

This kind of thinking can have practical uses. Polasky calculated that a 10 percent increase in tree cover increases the sale price of an average home by nearly $1,400, or a half-percent of the total value.

One of his studies concluded that when the DNR buys land for conservation, it increases the ecosystem services provided by the land by between $1.70 and $4.40 per $1 invested.

Polasky is a big fan of incentives: he said they can discourage behavior that’s harmful to nature, and encourage behavior that helps.

were flat for the year, dragged down in part by Ford’s decision to end production of the Town Car, a 30-year-old classic that was once the brand’s flagship but essentially became a fleetonly vehicle for limo companies.

Ford hopes the new Lincoln will attract younger buyers – the brand’s median age is now 65 – and more women.

It also wants to make inroads on the West Coast, where Lincoln sales are anemic. Ford has done that before. New products like the Ford Fiesta and Ford Explorer helped the company increase its California sales by 25 percent in the first nine months of 2011, according to the California Auto Dealers Association.

The big push starts at the Detroit auto show. Lincoln’s stand used to be wedged into a dark corner, but this year, it has two levels, art-filled lounges and its own atmospheric soundtrack.

Glenn Mears, a Lincoln dealer from Dover, Ohio, is among those remodeling his dealership. He said he trusts the company after seeing the revamp of the Ford brand over the last five years.

“They’re creating products that are pulling customers into the showrooms,” Mears said. “They know what they’re doing.”

C8 Sunday, January 15, 2012

OPINION

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Editorial Board JOHN D. MONTGOMERY / Editor-Publisher MARY RINTOUL / Managing Editor JASON PROBST / News Editor PAT SANGIMINO / Sports Editor

EDITORIAL

Information blackout Decision to delay news release about explosion is inexplicable utchinson News reporters routinely call 911 dispatchers H in other counties to check on accidents, criminal activity or fires.

Most often, those calls yield little, but sometimes they result in much larger stories. So it was not surprising when a News reporter called 911 dispatchers last Sunday afternoon in Finney and Haskell counties and was told everything was quiet.

What is surprising, though, is that both dispatchers failed to tell media about a catastrophic fire in one county and a horrific explosion in the other.

In Garden City, the county seat for Finney County, a mother and her two young children died in an early morning fire. Though the dispatcher had nothing to report when contacted by a reporter Sunday afternoon, a tipster provided information to The News later that day, which resulted in a small story about the deadly fire in Monday’s edition.

In Haskell County, an explosion that officials believe was caused by a gas leak leveled a two-story home in Sublette. Seven people were injured - four were burned so seriously that they were flown to a burn unit at a Wichita hospital.

Yet, according to a Haskell County dispatcher, everything was quiet in Sublette that day.

In fact, media were not notified of the explosion or told about the possible gas leak until Tuesday afternoon, nearly 55 hours after the

incident, when the volunteer fire chief, Allen Miller, finally relented and issued a press release. The News was not the only newspaper or TV station left in the dark.

Complaints about the near-blackout of information from fire officials and law enforcement regarding these two incidents is not what some will deem media whining.

It’s worth pointing out that Haskell County officials, in particular, did not know what they were dealing with when that home exploded on Sunday morning. A suspected gas leak is a serious public safety issue. Fire crews’ first duty was to the victims; their second was to the public. Getting the word out quickly closes down the rumor mill, which often is as damaging as the incident itself.

The best way to get that word out is via all available media outlets.

Instead, Sublette residents and others remained in the dark because a volunteer fire chief wanted to sit on information that he should have shared - immediately, not 55 hours later.

To be fair, most law enforcement and fire officials in The Hutchinson News readership are cooperative and do their best to be informative.

Perhaps last Sunday’s tragic events and the complete lack of information about them were just anomalies. But without question, all was not quiet on the western front last week. That is a potent reminder that fire and law enforcement officials bear responsibility for keeping the public informed and safe.

Senate business Kansas Chamber is showing its true view of government’s role he Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a bona fide advocate T of free markets – where consumers and businesses make decisions free of any sort of government intervention in the public marketplace.

And to ensure that government stays out of its business, the Chamber is getting into the business of government.

The Chamber’s political action committee has raised more than $163,000 to help finance the defeat of eight incumbent Kansas state senators – all moderates who nonetheless have been targeted as opponents of the business community.

Targeted senators include: Pete Brungardt, Salina; Terrie Huntington, Fairway; Carolyn McGinn, Sedgwick; Tim Owens, Overland Park; Vicki Schmidt, Topeka; Jean Schodorf, Wichita; and John Vratil, Leawood. Each of the senators’ opponents has received maximum contributions from the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.

Additionally, the Chamber has spent upwards of $960,000 in the past five years, lobbying the legislature on behalf of its membership, which includes corporations that hardly seem down on their luck, such as Koch Industries, AT&T, Westar Energy and Cox Communications.

The Chamber says its involve-

ment in Kansas politics stems from weak job growth in the private sector – the blame for which it says lies squarely at the feet of these eight senators.

There’s a certain irony in the fact that the Kansas Chamber plays the role of victim at the hands of the government, while it’s working diligently to not limit government, but to create the government that it wants. The Chamber’s true intent isn’t to create a government that doesn’t interfere in business – it hopes to install a government that actively works to grease the wheels for large companies that, despite the weak economy, have consistently made millions of dollars in quarterly and annual profits.

Senate moderates are seemingly a last line of defense against a wholesale takeover of Topeka by conservative legislators primarily concerned with shrinking government and increasing opportunity for business.

Yet, if Kansans didn’t know beforehand they certainly should know by now – after the announcement that Boeing is pulling out of the state – that business is singular in its loyalty to ever increasing profits, with little to no regard for the well-being of Kansans.

Government is designed by and for the people. Nevertheless, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce appears poised to spend the 2012 campaign season working not to limit the government of the people, but to outright own it.

COLUMNISTS

Heading over the hill isn’t a bad place to be Sixteen days and counting until I officially am considered over the hill.

I have two weeks and change to sow those precious few wild oats that remain. Sixteen days – or 384 hours – to get that youthful vigor out of my system. Yet, the ’bots charged with doling out the junk mail into the correct mail slots already have me on their radar.

They sense I’m out there. They apparently smell blood in the water and are eager to cash in on my nest egg – before it’s too late.

The AARP has sent the membership paperwork.

Meanwhile, if I were to soon need one of those wascally battery-powered wheelchairs or a discreetly minuscule hearing aid, I know of two or three companies that want my business.

And the plot thickens. Literally.

Get this, the good folks charged with selling me a final resting place have already been in contact.

It’s never too early, they tell me.

Forget Medicaid or Obamacare.

The Internet is getting me ready for the end, which baffles me because someone told me this week that 50 is the new 30.

Maybe I should have considered the source. It was a cousin who this week will reach 49. She’ll hit 50 soon enough, which would explain her empathy toward my pending milestone.

Others haven’t been nearly as kind.

One friend called me the other day to ask me how life-changing it really was when fire was discovered. Another followed that up to ask me if the Roaring 1920s really were all that roaring.

With friends like that …

Forty used to be considered over the hill, but that was such a lastmillennium way of thinking. People are accomplishing so much later in life these days. They’re sky diving, climbing mountains and writing classic novels.

Pat Sangimino It’s estimated that by 2030, one in every five people in this country will be over the age of 50. There is comfort in numbers.

Honestly, the impending fivezero is not having an adverse effect on me at all. Birthdays have always been my time for personal inventory, a time for me to take stock of my life and determine if I am where I expected to be.

So let’s do this together: l Health-wise, I am in the best shape of my post-collegiate life.

God willing, I plan on finishing the Salt City Run for the Rocks halfmarathon in September. l I have a good – and challenging – job trying twice a week to entertain you, while making sure that our coverage of the Jayhawks and Wildcats is equal, that we don’t forget the Shockers while explaining to countless others why Beetle Bailey was honorably discharged from our comics lineup nearly 62 years after he enlisted in the service. l I have a wife who is a far better person than I deserve – the betterthan-better half who has planned a Caribbean getaway to help us usher in my sixth decade on this planet. How lucky am I? l My daughter makes me proud on a regular basis. She’s a college freshman who still laughs at my jokes and still puts up with my antics, no matter how embarrassing.

And they do have the potential to embarrass her. Consider that I went to Lawrence last month for a visit and found the main door to

her residence hall locked. The battery on my mobile phone was dying, too. Not to worry, there was what I thought was a house phone on the wall, so I dialed her room number.

Seconds later, a voice came onto the line.

“University police. What’s your emergency?” the voice said.

I paused.

Oh dear. Five minutes on campus and I was already in a pickle. I explained that there was no emergency, that I thought the phone I was using was a house phone to reach my daughter’s room, which was Room 11 on the ninth floor.

“I didn’t mean to dial 9-1-1,” I said.

The emergency dispatcher politely laughed and I think I actually heard her eyes roll. She excused my stupidity. My daughter didn’t – not immediately, at least. Her friends found it hysterical. They still do. Those kinds of mishaps have become my calling card. I’m not proud that these things always seem to find me. It is what it is.

Maybe that’s why I don’t feel old.

I might be nearing 50, but I still have the maturity level of a 20year-old.

Most men do, I am told.

That said, age is just a number.

Let the AARP continue its recruitment of me. Once they get me, they might have second thoughts. As for the wheelchair, hearing aid and burial plot, there’s no need for any of them just yet.

I may soon be over the hill, but the downward slope is long and winding with more than its share of thrills ahead. There are plenty of reasons to look forward in the coming years.

You’re only as old as you feel. Or in my case, you’re only as old as you act.

Pat Sangimino is sports editor for The Hutchinson News. Email: psangimino@hutchnews.com

I might be nearing 50, but I still have the maturity level of a 20-year-old.

Book giveaway underscores necessity of change I have something for you.

In June 2010, I wrote in this space about a book, “The New Jim Crow,” by Michelle Alexander, which I called a “troubling and profoundly necessary” work.

Alexander promulgated an explosive argument. Namely, that the so-called “War on Drugs” amounts to a war on African-American men and, more to the point, to a racial caste system nearly as restrictive, oppressive and omnipresent as Jim Crow itself.

This because, although white Americans are far and away the nation’s biggest dealers and users of illegal drugs, African-Americans are far and away the ones most likely to be jailed for drug crimes. And when they are set “free” after doing their time, black men enter a legal purgatory where the right to vote, work, go to school or rent an apartment can be legally denied. It’s as if George Wallace were still standing in the schoolhouse door.

“The New Jim Crow” won several awards, enjoyed significant media attention, and was an apparent catalyst in the NAACP’s decision last year to call for an end to the drug war. The book was a sensation, but we need it to be more. We need it to be a movement.

As it happens, and not exactly by coincidence, Alexander’s book is being reissued in paperback this week as we mark the birthday of the man who led America’s greatest mass movement for social justice. In his battle against the original Jim Crow, Martin Luther King, in a sense, did what Alexander seeks to do:

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pour sunlight on an onerous condition that exists just beyond the periphery of most Americans’ sight.

I want to help her do that. So here’s the deal. I’ll give you a copy of the book – autographed by the author, no less – free of charge. You don’t even have to pay for shipping. All you have to do is tell me you want it and promise me you’ll read it.

In fact, make that the subject line of the email you send to request your copy: “I want it. I’ll read it.” Send it to lpitts@miami-

herald.com. Make sure to include your contact information and mailing address. At month’s end, I’ll draw 50 names from a bucket and send out 50 books. If you work for the company that syndicates my column, or a newspaper that runs it, you can’t participate.

The same goes if you’re my kin or my friend.

On March 15, Alexander has agreed to appear with me at Books and Books in Coral Gables, Fla. where I will moderate a discussion with an audience. You’ll also be able to submit questions via Twitter @MiamiHeraldLive and Facebook. Video from the event will be posted on The Miami Herald’s website (www.miamiherald.com).

And here, let me make one thing clear. This giveaway is underwritten neither by my employer nor by Alexander’s publisher.

Me, myself and I will pay for both books and shipping. I chose to do it that way in order to impress upon you how vital I personally feel it is that you read this book.

No, I have no financial interest in its success. I do, however, have tremendous emotional interest.

Half a century ago, Martin Luther King and a cadre of courageous idealists made a sustained appeal to this nation’s misplaced sense of justice, forced Americans to see an outrage that was right in front of them yet, somehow, beyond their line of sight.

There could be no better homage to his memory than to do that again.

Email Leonard Pitts at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

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COLUMNIST

ON THE RIGHT

Bush view on redistricting gets it right

Cal Thomas

Debates need a conservative shot of flavor

BY ALAN JILKA Guest columnist

“It’s actually pretty good,” my uncle insisted.

When he asked if I had already read my Christmas gift from him, a copy of George W. Bush’s “Decision Points,” I joked that I had been waiting for it to come out in paperback.

My uncle and I frequently give each other books on or by political figures we hold in low esteem.

JILKA They’re sort of gag gifts, but I still usually read them. By listening to opposing points of view one can frequently learn something – and occasionally discover heretofore unknown areas of agreement.

I had such an experience reading the 43rd president’s book.

Bush’s political memoir didn’t redefine for me the major points of what I believe his legacy will be for historians. The Bush Presidency will be forever tainted by two disastrous policy decisions: huge tax cuts that ushered in crushing deficits and the invasion of Iraq, an undertaking billed to a credit card and not worth the cost.

But in a chapter titled “Leading,” he talks of the need to reduce the ideological extremes in Congress and proposes that redistricting be carried out by committees of nonpartisan elders.

Bush argues that since so many districts are gerrymandered to favor one party or the other few districts are competitive nationally in most years.

The only true competition in “safe” districts is intraparty in nature. Therefore many members run to the far end of the political spectrum to fend off primary challenges.

President Obama’s recent characterization of Congress as “dysfunctional,” hit a chord with most of his countrymen, and the institution has an approval rating that hovers around 8 percent nationally.

So what about former President Bush’s idea?

An effort to put such a system in place in Kansas failed during the 2009 session of the Kansas Legislature.

Groups in power tend to prefer to use the redistricting process to increase that power. The tradition goes back to Massachusetts Gov. Eldridge Gerry’s use of the strategy in his state back in 1812.

Such an exercise will be on full display this year in the Kansas Legislature. And one of the main protagonists from 10 years ago is back to lead the effort, House Speaker Mike O’Neal.

O’Neal, who recently thought a photo of Michelle Obama on a windy day with a racial insult below was so funny that he forwarded it to the entire Republican caucus, led the effort last time that, among other things, split the city of Lawrence in an effort to push Kansas City Democrat Dennis Moore out of his seat.

By law redistricting is a state function. But since the four Kansas congressmen are all Republican, they are rumored to be working on a map among themselves to present for the Legislature’s approval.

This sets up conflict between Congressman Tim Huelskamp, whose first district needs to gain residents, and Lynn Jenkins (second) and Kevin Yoder (third) who want the tradeoffs to make their congressional seats safer.

Redistricting at the state level will also amplify conflicts during a session in which Gov. Sam Brownback has laid out an ambitious agenda. Brownback, schooled in the hyper-partisan environment of Washington, D.C., has brought its influence back to Kansas.

Moderate Republican senators who have drawn the governor’s ire already have primary opponents. And redistricting will purposely be left for later in the session so that the Administration and its allies can use its threats as coercion to bring legislators into line behind their agenda.

I think most Kansans, like most Americans, feel we need less partisanship in our political system, not more. If Governor Brownback really wants to make a positive contribution to our state he could propose and push former President Bush’s idea of a nonpartisan redistricting commission.

The move would create publicity for our state, this time for the right reasons.

Alan Jilka, a former congressional candidate, lives in Salina.

Ron Paul wins without winning WASHINGTON – There are two stories coming out of New Hampshire. The big story is Mitt Romney.

The bigger one is Ron Paul.

Romney won a major victory with nearly 40 percent of the vote, 16 points ahead of No. 2. The split among his challengers made the outcome even more decisive. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were diminished by distant, lower-tier finishes. Rick Perry got less than 1 percent. And Jon Huntsman, who staked everything on New Hampshire, came in a weak third with less than half of Romney’s vote.

He practically moved to the state – and then received exactly onesixth of the vote in a six-man contest. Where does he go from here?

But the bigger winner was Ron Paul. He got 21 percent in Iowa, 23 in New Hampshire, the only candidate other than Romney to do well with two very different electorates, one more evangelical and socially conservative, the other more moderate and fiscally conservative.

Paul commands a strong, energetic, highly committed following. And he is unlike any of the other candidates.

They’re out to win. He admits he doesn’t see himself in the Oval Office.

They’re one-time self-contained enterprises aiming for the White House.

Paul is out there to build a movement that will long outlive this campaign.

Paul is less a candidate than a “cause,” to cite his election-night New Hampshire speech. Which is why that speech was the only one by a losing candidate that was sincerely, almost giddily joyous. The other candidates had to pretend they were happy with their results.

Paul was genuinely delighted with his, because, after a quartercentury in the wilderness, he’s within reach of putting his cherished cause on the map. Libertarianism will have gone from the fringes – those hopeless, pathetic third-party runs – to a position of prominence in a major party.

Look at him now. He’s getting prime-time air, interviews everywhere and, most important, respect for defeating every Republican candidate but one. His goal is to make himself leader of the opposition –

Charles Krauthammer within the Republican Party.

He is Jesse Jackson of the 1980s, who represented a solid, AfricanAmerican, liberal-activist constituency to which, he insisted, attention had to be paid by the Dem-

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Republican presidential candidate, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, campaigns on primary election day in Manchester, N.H., on Tuesday. ocratic Party. Or Pat Buchanan (briefly) in 1992, who demanded – and gained – on behalf of social conservatives a significant role at a convention that was supposed to be a simple coronation of the moderate George H.W. Bush.

No one remembers Bush’s 1992 acceptance speech. Everyone remembers Buchanan’s fiery and disastrous culture-war address. At the Democratic conventions, Jackson’s platform demands and speeches drew

massive attention, often overshadowing his party’s blander nominees.

Paul won’t quit before the Republican convention in Tampa. He probably will not do well in South Carolina or Florida, but with volunteers even in the more neglected caucus states, he will be relentlessly collecting delegates until Tampa. His goal is to have the second-most delegates, a position of leverage from which to influence the platform and demand a primetime speaking slot – before deigning to support the nominee at the end.

The early days of the convention, otherwise devoid of drama, could very well be all about Paul.

The Democratic convention will be a tightly scripted TV extravaganza extolling the Prince and his wise and kindly rule. The Republican convention could conceivably feature a major address by Paul calling for the abolition of the Fed, FEMA and the CIA; American withdrawal from everywhere; acquiescence to the Iranian bomb – and perhaps even Paul’s opposition to a border fence lest it be used to keep Americans in. Not exactly the steady, measured, reassuring message a Republican convention might wish to convey. For libertarianism, however, it would be a historic moment: mainstream recognition at last.

Put aside your own view of libertarianism or of Paul himself. I see libertarianism as an important critique of the Leviathan state, not a governing philosophy. As for Paul himself, I find him a principled, somewhat wacky, highly engaging eccentric. But regardless of my feelings or yours, the plain fact is that Paul is nurturing his movement toward visibility and legitimacy.

Paul is 76. He knows he’ll never enter the promised land. But he’s clearing the path for son Rand, his better placed (Senate versus House), more moderate, more articulate successor.

And it matters not whether you find amusement in libertarians practicing dynastic succession.

What Paul has already wrought is a signal achievement, the biggest story yet of this presidential campaign.

Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

Even fair-minded liberals, of which there must be a few, should acknowledge that the Saturday-Sunday “blitz” of the Republican presidential candidates by ABC and NBC correspondents looked like a play designed by the left wing of the Democratic Party.

Clearly the questions by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer about contraception and same-sex marriage were asked to trap the GOP candidates into delivering sound bites that the Obama re-election campaign could use against the eventual nominee and the party at large.

These were the types of accusatory questions that would never be asked of a Democratic president. One would not expect to hear, for example, a question like this to President Obama: “Mr. President, millions of babies have been legally aborted in this country since 1973; how can you so callously dismiss unborn children, many of whom would now be productive, taxpaying citizens, by taking a pro-choice stance on abortion?”

This is how it works: if you are a journalist who clearly favors the re-election of President Obama, you ask questions of Republicans in an effort to make them look foolish, forcing them to address subjects other than the economy and threats to national security.

During last Sunday’s NBC News/Facebook debate on “Meet the Press,” the conservative Media Research Center (mrc.org) found that, “Out of the 41 questions directed to the six Republican presidential candidates..., 25 of them were from the left, 13 questions were neutral, mainly about the campaign horse race and electability, and only three questions pressed the candidates from the right.”

On “60 Minutes” last month, correspondent Steve Kroft delivered this fat softball to President Obama: “Since the midterm elections, you made an effort at bipartisanship. It hasn’t worked out that way. ... You gave up a lot. You said you wanted a balanced approach. You didn’t get it.

You cut a trillion dollars and set up the framework to cut another trillion plus, and the Republicans gave up nothing. I mean, there are people in your own party who think that you were outmaneuvered, that you were stared down by John Boehner and Grover Norquist and capitulated. ... It seems to be all the compromising is being done by you...”

And so it goes in every modern election cycle. To the mainstream media, Republicans are pigheaded and unwilling to compromise with a Democratic president. That’s because in media-land, only Democrats want what is best for “real Americans.” Get it?

MSNBC has apparently suspended conservative Pat Buchanan because that network doesn’t like his “biases,” but Democratic biases are just fine with management.

Instead of complaining, which changes nothing, Republicans should run the equivalent of a Tebow option play. They should refuse to participate in any more dogand-pony shows designed to trip them up. Instead, they should create their own panels with an ideological mix of interrogators.

Invite a couple of “wild card” conservative partisans like Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity to add to the journalistic mix. If the “Miss America” contest could invite Limbaugh as a judge in 2010, why can’t the Republican presidential candidates invite him, or Hannity, to judge and question them? The ratings would be huge and the public would get better answers to more substantive questions than the “gotcha” questions they must now endure.

Perhaps it’s too late for this election cycle, but maybe not.

All it would take is one such event and the public will instantly see what it’s been missing. After that there would likely be no turning back.

Email Cal Thomas at tmseditors@tribune.com.

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BUSINESS

Brown winter a blessing ■ Lack of snow and ice a boon for strained cities that need funds elsewhere.

BY PATRICK CONDON Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The warm, brown winter that has disappointed snow lovers in much of the U.S. has put more green in the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of keeping streets and highways clear.

Cities that normally spend millions on salt, sand and snowplows are happily saving the money for other purposes. Some are even taking advantage of the mild weather to carry on with outdoor projects that would usually have to wait until spring.

“There’s a sigh of relief,” said Chris Sagsveen, who manages road and bridge operations in Hennepin County, Minnesota’s most populous because it includes Minneapolis.

In 2011, his department spent its entire snow-removal budget for the year by the end of March. He dreaded the potential for another fearsome winter. But the county barely spent a penny in the final months of 2011. So far this year, it hasn’t tapped the snow budget once.

For virtually the entire season, cold air has been bottled up over Canada. La Nina, the cooling of the equatorial Pacific Ocean that affects weather worldwide, has nudged the jet stream farther north. And air pressure over the northern Atlantic has steered storm systems away from the East Coast.

In Minnesota and North Dakota, crews have parked their snowplows and are patching roads and highways instead. Chicago spent just $500,000 on plowing in December, down from $6 million a

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Greg Bossom dumps rock salt into a grate that funnels into one of several salt domes in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Wednesday. The salt delivery marked just the fourth time this winter that the city was hit with even a light covering of snow. The mild winter has put more green into the pockets of state and local governments that had their budgets busted last year by the high cost of plowing and running roaring furnaces. year earlier. In Buffalo, N.Y., public works overtime is down by 25 percent, and the city has saved more than $300,000 on salt.

Syracuse, N.Y., one of New York’s snowiest cities, has had 13 inches this winter compared to an unusually heavy 77 inches by this time last year. Public Works Commissioner Pete O’Connor said he’s saved $500,000 in salt, overtime and fuel.

“This is Mother Nature’s way and a lot of praying on my part,” O’Connor said. Instead of plowing, his crews are out collecting discarded Christmas trees, which in some years don’t emerge from snow banks until spring.

In St. Paul, where a few meager snowfalls have melted within days, the temperature hit a record 52 on Tuesday – a reading more appropriate for April.

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Farmers’ fields in Rutland, Vt., are flooded from Tropical Storm Irene in this aerial view. The storm wiped out some fields and flooded others.

Storms led to shortage of feed for livestock

BY LISA RATKE Associated Press

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Flooding from Tropical Storm Irene swept away some bales of hay Doug Turner grew to feed his dairy cows and ripped open others, contaminating them with muddy water. When the water receded, he had to mow down a third of his corn, which had turned brown and moldy.

In most years, Turner grows all the hay and corn his 45 cows need, but like a number of Vermont farmers, he’s struggling to find feed this winter after the August storm damaged a third of his crops. The timing of the destruction couldn’t be worse.

Feed prices have risen nationwide amid a hay shortage caused by drought in the Southwest.

Turner, 56, got 63 bales of hay from Maine for $40 each, including delivery. But he needs 75 to 100 bales more, and he expects it to cost more.

If he can get the hay, he’ll likely pay about $6,000 for feed this year – an expense he doesn’t usually have.

“I’ve located some more (bales), but I also have to locate more money,” Turner said.

Vermont has a long dairy farming history, although it has been losing small family farms in recent years because of low milk prices and high feed and fuel costs.

While the Aug. 28 storm flooded only 6,000 of the state’s 92,000 acres of feed corn, the water was concentrated in certain areas, hitting farmers there hard. In

some cases, the water flattened their plants. In others, silt left by the flood contaminated corn and the dampness fostered mold.

Many farmers are now scrambling to find feed, buying from friends who were luckier or looking to neighbor states. In a different year, they might get feed from New York or Pennsylvania, but those states also were hit by Irene and then by Tropical Storm Lee. .

Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross said the feed shortage is adding to hardship already suffered in the storm that killed six and damaged more than 500 miles of roads, damaged or destroyed dozens of bridges and inundated several communities. Ross estimated in September that crop losses and damage to farms exceed $10 million. A final tally is still being determined.

“It’s going to put them under strain,” Ross said, referring to the farmers who need to find replacement feed. “I mean they’re already under strain.”

Most farmers will need feed until May or June, when cows can graze again. If they keep their cows in barns year-round, they’ll need feed until next fall.

Even if farmers get all the feed they need, they aren’t in the clear. The state has encouraged all of its 1,000 or so dairy farmers to test stored corn for micotoxins, which thrive in damp conditions.

Micotoxins are molds that can make cows sick and one found in warmer climates is considered a carcinogen.

The story is the same across most of the country.

Marathon County, Wis., spent half as much to plow snow last month as the $600,000 it forked out in December 2010.

North Dakota’s snow-removal costs fell by nearly half, to $1.6 million through November.

And overtime at one state shop in Bismarck plunged from almost 6,000 hours last winter to almost nothing.

In Sioux Falls, S.D., street division manager Galynn Huber was so concerned he would go over his $5.7 million budget that he asked the city council in November for an additional $1.8 million. It was approved but never spent.

“South Dakota would have all sorts of people moving here if our winters were always like this,” Huber said.

The season’s cost so far? Less than $200,000.

In Michigan’s Oakland County, north of Detroit, offi-

cials hope the savings will let them spend more on new equipment and gravel to fill in roads. At the Minnesota Department of Transportation, machine-maintenance costs are plunging because plows have barely been used.

The savings extend beyond government budgets to family households.

Jim Cusick, a state employee in St. Paul, has been able to run his radiators less and catch up on an out-of-control home heating bill aggravated by the big, drafty old house where he lives with five of his six kids.

By last winter, Cusick said, he owed his utility more than $3,000 in back payments. As of this month, he said, his negative balance is down to $650.

“It’s a bummer for the kids.

They miss the skating and stuff. But if winter stays mild, life will be better,” Cusick said.

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Taylor’s 28 propels Jayhawks ■ Help of point guard’s

career-high score leads No. 10 KU past Iowa St.

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

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Kansas center Jeff Withey (5) dunks while covered by Iowa State forward Royce White (30) during the first half of their game Saturday in Lawrence.

LAWRENCE – Tyshawn Taylor has been a lightning rod during his career at Kansas. He makes big shots and is beloved; he makes careless turnovers and is loathed.

He was feeling nothing but

love on Saturday.

The senior guard scored 22 of his career-high 28 points after halftime, leading the No. 10 Jayhawks on a gamechanging run that resulted in an 82-73 victory over Iowa State.

“Tyshawn is a little different. When you guys tell him he’s really good, that’s when I probably tell him he’s taking too many shots,” coach Bill Self said. “He is a scrutinized player, but he’s also the point guard at Kansas, and that

goes with the territory.”

Too often Taylor hasn’t lived up to those who came before him, guys like Kirk Hinrich and Mario Chalmers, and that’s drawn the ire of one of the most passionate fan bases in college basketball.

They were squarely on his side against the Cyclones, though.

Taylor hit three 3-pointers and dished out six assists, leading the Jayhawks (14-3, 40 Big 12) on a 17-2 run mid-

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No need for depth in college roundball Hog Wild Wednesday yields more than its share of laughs, way too many offthe-record criticisms and every now and then, a startling revelation.

It’s what makes Club $6.47 – the cost of a salad (with choice of meat) and a large drink (provided you have a Blue Dragon discount card and another 20 cents) – the best day of the week.

This week’s startling revelation: Depth is overrated in major college basketball.

It came in the midst of a spirited debate over the University of Kansas basketball team.

You see, I was of the opinion that the lack of a bench is anathema to the Jayhawks’ claim as one of the nation’s elite program.

Maybe I’m wrong, but the nonconference season would have been an ideal time for a coach like Bill Self to find out what he had in reserve.

Instead, we saw Kansas’ core-four players – Thomas Robinson, Tyshawn Taylor, Travis Releford and Elijah Johnson – each rack up more than 30 minutes per game, while many younger players sat untested.

Heck, Taylor had minor knee surgery the day after the Jayhawks beat Ohio State in early December and played 33 minutes eight days later when they returned to the court and lost to Davidson in Kansas City.

It seems that would have been an ideal opportunity to try out a new point guard, someone who might be needed this season and will definitely have to be counted on in the future when Taylor, a senior, finishes his eligibility.

That’s ridiculous, I was told.

What was this? Hogwash at Hog Wild?

Maybe Kansas’ starting point guard for next year isn’t yet enrolled in school. He might be pushing the tempo at a high school not near us.

The future matters little in a world where the next McDonald’s All-American is just a signature away.

And for now, depth doesn’t matter, say my lunch companions, all of whom are basketball coaches at one

way through the second half.

It was part of a larger 30-9 burst by the defending conference champions that carried them to their seventh consecutive victory.

“I felt the love, man. I felt the love. The Fieldhouse was going crazy, the bench was going crazy. It was a good feeling,” Taylor said. “I made some shots that counted.”

Jeff Withey added 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) celebrates after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the third quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday in San Francisco.

Page from past as 49ers stun Saints ■ Thirty years after ‘The

Catch,’ Smith and Davis pull own version in win.

BY JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer

SAN FRANCISCO – What a way to celebrate the 30year anniversary of “The Catch.”

Joe Montana to Dwight Clark then.

Alex Smith to Vernon Davis now.

Smith completed a 14yard touchdown pass to Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and resurgent San Francisco capitalized on

five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff victory Saturday.

“This is huge for us,” Davis said. “It’s history, legendary, anything you can describe.”

Smith ran for a 28-yard TD with 2:11 left and threw another scoring pass to Davis in the first quarter.

Coach Jim Harbaugh’s NFC West champions (14-3) proved that a hard-hitting, stingy defense can still win in the modern, wide-open NFL by holding off one of league’s most dynamic offenses.

Brees completed a 66-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy

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Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) is tackled by New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) as he scores on a five-yard run Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.

Patriots rout Broncos 45-10

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson (98) applies pressure to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the second quarter.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady’s way of dealing with Tebowmania was to silence it with a record-shattering performance.

Brady threw six touchdowns passes, five in the first half, and put the New England Patriots into the AFC championship game after roughing up Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos 45-10

NORMAN, Okla. – Under firstyear coach Lon Kruger, the focus all season for Oklahoma has been getting better each day.

At home on Saturday, the Sooners took a giant step forward with an 82-73 victory over No. 18 Kansas State.

“It was a huge game for us,” Kruger said. “I’m really proud of the guys. I really thought they battled from start to finish. What made it more special is Kansas State is a legitimate top 20 team.”

Oklahoma (11-5, 1-3 in Big 12) led the entire game but had to fend off several Kansas State runs while being outrebounded 44-24.

Andrew Fitzgerald led Oklahoma with 21 points, while Romero Osby and Steven Pledger both had 18 and Cameron Clark added 10. It was Oklahoma’s first Big 12 Conference win after an 0-3 start.

“We just came out and shot the ball with confidence,” Fitzgerald said. “It all comes down to us working hard at practice.”

Rodney McGruder had 19 points to lead Kansas State (12-4, 1-3) while Nino Williams and Jeremy Jones each added 12 points.

A former All-Big Eight point guard for Kansas State in his playing days, Kruger took more pleasure in watching his team stand up to Kansas State’s comebacks than beating his alma mater.

Oklahoma shot 55 percent from the field overall and 70 percent in the second half. Kansas State made things a little easier, contributing 19 turnovers.

“Making shots is the remedy when you’re not doing other things well,” Kruger said. “A lot of guys stepped forward as you have to do to beat a good team.”

Trailing by nine points at halftime, Kansas State fell behind by as many as 18 in the second half.

The Wildcats cut the deficit to six with 57 seconds remaining but were forced to foul late and the Sooners made four of six free throws over the final 1:21.

Oklahoma opened with a 7-0 run, prompting Kansas State Coach Frank Martin to call a timeout just 1:42 into the game. The Sooners led by as many as 12 points in the first half as Kansas State struggled to find offensive consistency while shooting 33 percent.

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Newton High School made sure there were plenty of bells and whistles for its pre-final “show” before the championship rounds at the Newton Tournament of Champions.

Cheerleading acrobatics, dance routines and marching band numbers drummed the final rounds into a showbiz spectacle.

But the real show happened on the mat.

In the annual wrestling competition’s 48th go-around, the championship-round matches were all impressive and tightly contested.

Tulsa Union, a nationally ranked team from Oklahoma, took top honors out of the 25-team field, winning with a total score of 207 and four individual champions. Arkansas City (180), Lawrence (145.5), Newton (138.5) and Manhattan (129) rounded out the top five teams.

The only area schools to send at

least one grappler to finals were Newton, Dodge City and McPherson. Dodge City’s Jacob Eggers won the 160-pound bout by a 4-1 decision, and McPherson’s Zach Lanning topped Mill Valley’s Zach Callahan 3-1 by scoring a takedown in the fourth period of the

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Kansas State’s Victor Ojeleye (10) goes to the basket between Oklahoma defenders during their game Saturday in Norman, Okla.

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Cheers at The Greatest’s birthday bash

BY BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Muhammad Ali soaked in familiar cheers and chants along with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” on Saturday night as friends and admirers celebrated the boxing champ’s coming 70th birthday at a party in his Kentucky hometown.

As party-goers mingled in a lobby of the Muhammad Ali Center before the party, Ali walked slowly to a second-floor balcony overlooking them. The crowd immediately began to clap, then broke into chants of “Ali! Ali!” followed by singing as Ali watched for about two minutes.

The three-time world heavyweight champion, who is battling Parkinson’s disease, leaned against a rail and raised his right hand to wave to the crowd. Ali walked on his own but was at times assisted by his wife, Lonnie, and his sister-in-law.

After the brief appearance, Ali went to his party.

Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis said his boyhood idol is “still the greatest.”

“I feel so proud and honored that we’re able to show our feelings and show our support for him,” Lewis said.

Lewis said Ali’s strength and influence extended far beyond the boxing ring in his humanitarian efforts.

“What he’s done outside the ring – just the bravery, the poise, the feeling, the sacrifice,” Lewis said “...

He’s truly a great man.”

The guest list numbered 350 for the private party, which doubled as a $1,000per-person fundraiser for the Ali Center, the six-yearold cultural and education complex designed to be a legacy to his social activism.

The six-story center also retraces Ali’s career, including his epic bouts against Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Sonny Liston.

Guests paid tribute to Ali beforehand.

“The reason I loved him is because of his confidence,” University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari said. “He would talk and then back it up. He had great courage and who

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Boxing great Muhammad Ali, with his wife, Lonnie, right, waves to friends attending a celebration for his 70th birthday at the Muhammad Ali Center on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. Ali turns 70 Tuesday. had more fun than him?”

The guest list also included Ali’s trainer Angelo Dundee and three American hikers who were imprisoned in Iran. Ali, perhaps the most prominent U.S. Muslim, lobbied for their release.

Rocker John Mellencamp headlined the entertainment.

Ali turns 70 on Tuesday, and the party in his hometown is the first of five planned in the next few months. Not long after Ali’s dramatic appearance on the balcony, the crowd began filing into a banquet hall for the party, which was closed to the public and reporters.

The self-proclaimed “Greatest of All Time” remains one of the world’s most recognizable figures, even though he’s been largely absent from the public eye recently as he fights Parkinson’s disease.

Lonnie Ali said Friday that her husband has mixed feelings about the landmark

birthday.

“He’s glad he’s here to turn 70, but he wants to be reassured he doesn’t look 70,” she said.

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Ali took up boxing at age 12, when his bike was stolen and he wanted to find and whip the culprit. The boy was introduced to Joe Martin, a police officer who coached boxing at a local gym.

Ali’s brother, 68-year-old Rahaman Ali, recalled on Saturday night that the champ was cheerful and happy as a youngster.

“As a little boy he (said) he would be the world’s greatest fighter and be a great man,” he said.

Ali flourished in the ring, becoming a top amateur and Olympic gold medalist. He made his professional debut in Louisville and arranged for a local children’s hospital to receive proceeds from the fight.

Lewis said Ali ranks as

the greatest of heavyweights, and he said he was inspired by Ali’s fights.

“I used to get mad if I didn’t see the Ali shuffle,” Lewis said. “So I was always watching him, expecting some type of antic.”

Ali won the heavyweight title in 1964, defeating the heavily favored Sonny Liston. Soon after, Ali – who was raised in a Baptist family – announced his conversion to Islam and changed his name.

While in his prime, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight crown in 1967 for refusing to be drafted for military service during the Vietnam War. He cited his religious beliefs as the reason for his refusal.

His decision alienated Ali from many across the U.S. and resulted in a draft-evasion conviction. Ali found himself embroiled in a long legal fight that ended in 1971, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor.

Ali lost his first bid to regain the heavyweight crown when Frazier knocked him down and took a decision in the “Fight of the Century” at Madison Square Garden in 1971.

Ali regained the heavyweight title in 1974, defeating Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle.” A year later, he outlasted Frazier in the epic “Thrilla in Manila” bout.

Last year, a frail Ali rose from his seat and clapped for his deceased rival at Frazier’s funeral.

Ali’s last title came in 1978 when he defeated Leon Spinks.

Ali retired from boxing in 1981 and devoted himself to social causes. He traveled the world on humanitarian missions, mingling with the masses and rubbing elbows with world leaders. Ali received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush in 2005.

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Jets’ Ryan defends Sanchez, vows to restore order

BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK – Rex Ryan wants the sniping to stop.

The New York Jets coach insists Mark Sanchez has the support of the organization, and the embattled quarterback shouldn’t feel uncomfortable when he returns to the locker room.

Some teammates and members of the organization anonymously questioned Sanchez’s work ethic and leadership abilities in a Daily News story this week.

“I’ll say this, I don’t know how many don’t feel confident in Mark Sanchez,” Ryan said on a conference call Friday introducing new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. “I’ll tell you this, if it’s not all of them, it’s the majority that have a great deal of confidence in Mark Sanchez. And when he walks through that door, his head is going to be held high. There’s no question about it. That’s what I know.”

The season ended on a

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The Railers’ Miles Johns was the only hometown wrestler to make the final round but he fell to GardnerEdgerton’s Dustin Williams 3-2 in the 145-pound match.

It was Johns’ first loss of the season. Dodge City’s Alex Garcia lost the 113-pound bout to Andover Central’s Zac Gentzler.

For Hutchinson High, none of the team’s wrestlers made it to the champi-

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez talks to reporters in the Jets’ locker room Jan. 2 in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets’ season ended without a playoff game after a season filled with inconsistent play, some in-fighting and lost opportunities. sour note for Sanchez and the Jets (8-8), who failed to make the playoffs for the first time in Ryan’s three years as coach. Sanchez

onship rounds. The Salthawks’ highest finishers were Tim Wise (eighth place, 138-pounds) and Manny Luna (seventh place, 152pounds).

Hutch coach Mike Garcia said the quality of teams at the tournament was impressive.

“It was a deep and tough tournament…There’s 25 teams here and 15 of them are ranked in the top 10 and you bring in Tulsa Union which is ranked top 20 in the nation,” Garcia said.

“There’s multiple state placers and No. 1-ranked kids in the state not placing.”

struggled down the stretch with seven interceptions in the Jets’ final three games – all losses.

He had been criticized all

season by fans and media for not progressing as much as many expected, and then came the report Wednesday in which a few unidentified

“We came here to wrestle good kids and that’s what we got.”

Hutch High coach Mike Garcia And for as talented as all of the teams were at the tournament, the final rounds did not disappoint.

Only one of the championship matches was won with a pin, that honor going to Leavenworth’s Nathan Butler who defeated Wichita Northwest’s Tyler Keller in the 220-pound division.

One of the most interesting bouts came at the lightest weight, when Arkansas City’s Logan Terrill went

toe-to-toe with Wichita Heights’ Sean DeShazer in the 106-pound division. The two were tied 1-1 after three rounds and it continued that way for three more rounds as each grappler held the other scoreless.

Terrill managed to score an escape with 10 seconds remaining in the seventh round for the win.

Newton finished the highest of the area teams at the tournament, but Garden

players bashed him.

“We do have an open-door policy and we encourage our players to express themselves,” Ryan said. “Saying things and not putting your name on it? That’s not being a Jet. So, that’s going to change without question.”

General manager Mike Tannenbaum believes the hiring of Sparano will help Sanchez’s progress.

“We are going to fill this locker room with gym rats, and that’s what Mark is,” Tannenbaum said. “He has all the attributes and traits we want which is hard work, a love for football. He needs to be more consistent and he will be the first one to tell you that. With that said, he has done a lot of good things over three years and we are going to learn where he could be better and we will move forward with coach Sparano here.”

Ryan regrets not having more of a feel for what was going on with the team off the field, particularly as tensions started to rise in the locker room.

City landed at eighth place, McPherson at 10th, Dodge City at 14th and Hutch at 20th.

Garcia said his team may have not had their best showing but they gained valuable experience.

“We came here to wrestle good kids and that’s what we got,” Garcia said. “Unfortunately we didn’t win the close ones we needed to.

We’ve got to learn something. There’s little things here and there. It was a little tougher than state and hopefully we learned something that will help us down the road.”

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Here’s the rationale: Consider that a college basketball game features two 20-minute halves. In the old days, that might require a coach to have a rotation that runs about nine deep. But this is the new college basketball, where everything is televised because, as sports fans, we simply can’t get enough of it.

We are inundated with it.

On any given night, the ability to see games on ESPN’s oversized palette of stations, Fox Sports Network, ABC, NBC and CBS, which is getting us ready for the Madness with a full slate of games each weekend.

It has created an over-saturation of the game, but that’s an entirely different topic.

The network derives its profit from advertising.

There’s no money made while the ball is bouncing, which is where the timeouts come into play. Every four minutes of game action features a stoppage in play for the networks.

They are called media timeouts, but that’s a ridiculous name for it. They are for television purposes and nothing more. As a member of the media, I can honestly tell you that no game has ever been stopped on my account.

Given our druthers, the print reporters would just as soon see the game go on with no breaks. No halftime intermission. And perhaps a running clock. A deadlinestrapped reporter’s best friend is the seldom-seen running clock.

Anyway, we will never see such a thing in major-college basketball.

The timeouts will come every four minutes and each coach will have at his disposal a handful of additional play stoppages. Just in case. In a perfect world, not all of them are used, but there are some nights when they are the gold standard.

Anyway, with all of those stoppages in play – all of those instances where going back to the bench for a couple of minutes – it increases the number of minutes a player can go. Keep in mind that college basketball players range in age from 18 to 21. These are the best of the best – the top 1 or 2 percent of all players their age.

They are in prime physical condition and have grown up on the basketball court.

This is nothing new to them.

Going hard for four minutes is nothing for them.

You’d have to wonder about the conditioning of a kid who can’t go four minutes.

That said, it’s no longer necessary to have as deep a bench because a team’s best players are on the court most of the time, anyway.

It made sense. A good basketball program can get by with a seven- to eight-man rotation. And that’s what Self is making due with.

Jeff Withey, Connor Teahan, Kevin Young and Justin Wesley have stepped in for quality – not necessarily quantity, mind you – minutes.

It’s hard to argue with the end result.

The Jayhawks are ranked No. 10 in the country and their perceived lack of depth certainly hasn’t hindered them in the first 10 days of the Big 12 Conference season.

With unbeaten Baylor visiting Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, perhaps this is the best strategy. All the Jayhawks have to do is avoid injury, not to mention foul trouble.

Maybe depth is overrated.

Maggert tied for lead at Sony Open THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HONOLULU – Matt Every had a hard time sleeping on the lead going into the weekend at the Sony Open. He managed a 2-under 68 on Saturday, and goes into the final round tied with 47-year-old Jeff Maggert with a lot more at stake.

Maggert played bogeyfree, making an eagle on the easy par-5 ninth for the second straight day, and shot a 66.

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Dulkys leads Florida State to rout over Tar Heels THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Deividas Dulkys scored a career-high 32 points and Michael Snaer added 17 as Florida State stunned No. 3 North Carolina 90-57 on Saturday, handing the Tar Heels their worst loss under coach Roy Williams.

The Seminoles (11-6, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) started the second half on a 30-8 run to take a 66-36 lead en route to handing North Carolina its most lopsided conference loss since a 96-56 defeat against Maryland in 2003.

The loss also snapped North Carolina’s nine-game win streak.

Dulkys, whose previous career-high was 22 points, was 12 of 14 from the field and 8 of 10 from 3-point range. He added four steals and a blocked shot. His 8 treys were a Florida State record in ACC play.

Harrison Barnes scored 15 points and Tyler Zeller added 14 for the Tar Heels (15-3, 2-1), who went 4 of 21 from 3-point range.

No. 1 Syracuse 78, Providence 55 SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Dion Waiters had 12 points, seven coming during a decisive first-half run, Scoop Jardine added 10 points and nine assists, as Syracuse beat undermanned Providence.

The victory for the Orange (19-0, 6-0 Big East) matches the school record for wins to start a season, set in 19992000. Syracuse will try to break the mark Monday against winless Pitt.

The win also was the 875th for Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, moving him within one of Adolph Rupp for fourth place all-time in Division I. Kris Joseph led Syracuse with 13 points, seldom-used Mookie Jones had 10.

Kadeem Batts led Providence with 13 points and LaDontae Henton had 12.

No. 2 Kentucky 65, Tennessee 62 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Darius Miller made two free throws and Michael KiddGilchrist added another in the final 20 seconds to help Kentucky hold off Tennessee.

The Wildcats (17-1, 3-0 Southeastern Conference), who trailed by as many as eight points in the second

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Florida State’s Deividas Dulkys (4) fights North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes for a loose ball as Barnes teammate John Henson tries to help out during the second half of their game Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 90-57. half, took a 62-54 lead with 53 seconds to go. Tennessee’s Skylar McBee hit a 3-pointer and after a timeout, Jeronne Maymon fouled Kentucky’s Doron Lamb, who missed the front end of a 1-and-1.

Cameron Tatum hit a 3 to cut the margin to 62-60 with 28 seconds left.

Anthony Davis scored 18, and Kidd-Gilchrist added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Kentucky.

Tatum led the Vols (8-9, 12) with 16 points, and Maymon had 15 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 4 Baylor 106, Oklahoma St. 65 WACO, Texas – Perry Jones III had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Baylor made a season-high 15 3pointers to beat Oklahoma State and remain undefeated.

Pierre Jackson scored 18 points and made five 3s for the Bears (17-0, 4-0 Big 12), who extended their schoolrecord winning streak to 17.

Freshman Quincy Miller had 21 points.

Baylor came in as one of three undefeated teams in major college basketball, along with No. 1 Syracuse and No. 15 Murray State. A big test comes Monday night against No. 10 Kansas.

Keiton Page, the lone senior, and sophomore Markel Brown had 15 points each for

Oklahoma State (9-8, 2-2).

Northwestern 81, No. 6 Michigan St. 74 EVANSTON, Ill. – John Shurna scored 22 points to help Northwestern end Michigan State’s win streak at 15.

Drew Crawford added 20 points and Davide Curletti, making his first start of the season, had a season-high 17 for the Wildcats (12-5, 2-3 Big Ten).

Michigan State (15-3, 4-1) lost for the first time since it was beaten by Duke at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15.

Keith Appling led the Spartans with 17 points and Draymond Green had 14 points and 14 rebounds.

No. 9 Missouri 84, Texas 73 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Phil Pressey had 18 points, including seven straight to get Missouri out of trouble in the second half, and 10 assists to lead the Tigers over Texas.

Ricardo Ratliffe made his first eight shots and had 21 points, and Marcus Denmon had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Tigers (16-1, 31 Big 12). Ratliffe, who takes all his shots close to the basket, entered the game leading the nation in shooting at 76.8 percent.

J’Covan Brown had 34 points, including the 1,000th

of his career, for Texas (12-5, 2-2). Myck Kabongo had 12 points and 10 assists, and Jonathan Holmes had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Longhorns.

No. 22 San Diego St. 69, No. 12 UNLV 67 SAN DIEGO – Jamaal Franklin made an off-balance layup with three-tenths of a second left to give San Diego State over UNLV in a thrilling Mountain West Conference opener.

Franklin, who had 24 points and 10 rebounds, had just come back into the game after landing hard while going for a rebound and then sitting out for a possession.

He set a screen for Xavier Thames, then got a pass back at the top of the key and drove to the basket.

On the inbound play, UNLV’s Mike Moser stepped over the line and the Aztecs got the ball.

James Rahon added 22 points for SDSU (15-2), which won its eighth straight game.

Anthony Marshall tied his career high with 26 points for UNLV (16-3 ).

Iowa 75, No. 13 Michigan 59 IOWA CITY, Iowa – Matt Gatens scored 19 points and Iowa used balanced offense and stout defense to beat Michigan.

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blocked shots, and Thomas Robinson 11 points and 14 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season. Elijah Johnson also had 12 points.

The Jayhawks, who haven’t lost to Iowa State since February 2005, will carry plenty of momentum into a marquee showdown Monday night with undefeated and fourth-ranked Baylor, which romped to a 106-65 win over Oklahoma State earlier Saturday.

“It’s going to be a good game,” Taylor said with a smile.

Royce White had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Cyclones (12-5, 2-2), who played ninth-ranked Missouri down to the wire earlier in the week and gave the Jayhawks similar fits.

At least, for most of the game.

Chris Allen added 17 points, Melvin Ejim had 12 and Scott Christopherson 10 for the Cyclones, who shot 9 of 28 (32 percent) from the 3-point line and just 16 of 25 (64 percent) from the foul line.

“It’s frustrating, but you look at the positives and say: If Missouri is No. 9 and Kansas is No. 10, then we might be 11, 12,” White said. “That’s the positive that we’re going to take from it.”

The Cyclones stuck to their scouting report at the start.

White hit his first 3-point attempt of the season, and Ejim added another 3 moments later as a team known for the long ball built a 17-7 lead over the first 5 minutes.

Kansas went on a run of its own to close within 1816, but the Cyclones extend-

Leading by 18 points with 8:27 remaining in the second half it looked like Oklahoma would run away but two 3-pointers from Will Spradling and a basket from Williams as he was falling down cut the deficit to eight.

“We didn’t come out with any energy. We came out flat,” said Spradling, who finished with 11 points. “If you’re playing in anybody else’s gym and come out flat you’re going to get punches.

When we got punched we didn’t hit them back.”

The conference’s best rebounding team, Oklahoma was outrebounded for only the third time this season.

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Iowa State forward Royce White (30) battles Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor (10) for the ball during the second half of their game Saturday in Lawrence. ed the lead back to 27-18.

They took their largest lead of the half at 39-28 when Christopherson hit a 3-pointer and Allen a pair of free throws with 4:43 remaining, quieting the crowd inside Allen Fieldhouse.

The Jayhawks went on a late run to get within 43-40 at the break, but Iowa State scored the first nine points of the second half as Kansas missed four consecutive free throws.

“My halftime talk was good,” Self said drily. “We went in down three and came out down 12.”

That’s when Taylor and the Jayhawks went on their game-turning run.

Withey started it with a basket that got the crowd stirring, and Johnson added another basket to trim the lead to 52-45 with 14:43 left. Taylor got in the act with a basket of his own, the first of three con-

secutive field goals that he scored for the Jayhawks.

“He was amazing,” Robinson said. “He put the team on his back and he did what we expected. He played great during that stretch of us coming back.

He hit some big shots for us.”

The Cyclones still led 5953 with 11:50 remaining when Withey converted a three-point play, the start of the 17-2 run. Taylor added a 3-pointer to draw the Jayhawks even, and back-toback baskets by Kevin Young and Withey gave them their first lead since it was 7-6 with 17:29 left in the first half.

By the time Withey scored off a feed from Johnson and Taylor knocked down another basket, the Kansas lead had swelled to 70-61 and Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg was begging for a timeout.

Southeast Missouri downs Eastern Illinois, 80-73 CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Marland Smith hit seven 3pointers en route to 24 points, leading Southeast Missouri past Eastern Illinois 80-73 on Saturday night.

Tyler Stone scored 18 points and Leon Powell had a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Redhawks (10-8, 5-1 Ohio Valley), who have won two straight.

Lucas Nutt had seven assists.

Jeremy Granger scored a game-high 31 points for the Panthers (9-7, 2-2), whose three-game winning streak ended. Joey Miller added 12 points.

Southeast Missouri enjoyed an extended run late in the first half that turned the game in its favor. Tied 17-17, the Redhawks put together a 27-12 run over the final 9:09 and led 44-29 at intermission.

- From wire reports

13 points, six rebounds and four assists for Iowa (11-8, 3-3 Big Ten), which snapped an two-game losing streak and picked up its first conference home win.

Iowa went on a 10-0 run in the second half to build a 5337 lead and it was never close again. The spurt included a 3-pointer by Gatens and a dunk by Melsahn Basabe — both on assists from backup point guard Bryce Cartwright, who finished with five.

Trey Burke led Michigan (14-4, 4-2) with 19 points despite playing through foul trouble.

No. 14 Louisville 76, DePaul 59 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Russ Smith scored 25 points, Chris Smith added 20 and Louisville beat DePaul despite not having leading scorer Kyle Kuric.

The Cardinals (14-4, 2-3 Big East) had lost four of their previous five games, but avoided their first threegame home losing streak in 11 years by jumping out to an early lead against the Blue Demons and thwarting a late rally.

Kuric, averaging 13 points, sustained a high left ankle sprain in practice earlier this week after the Cardinals had already lost to Providence by 31 points.

Brandon Young scored 14 points for the Blue Demons (10-7, 1-4).

No. 15 Murray St. 82, Tennessee Tech 74 MURRAY, Ky. – Donte Poole scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead unbeaten Murray State over Tennessee Tech.

Isaiah Canaan added 24 points for the Racers (18-0, 60 Ohio Valley Conference), who surpassed the longest win streak in school history.

Murray State won 17 in a row in 2009-10.

Kevin Murphy scored 19 points, and Jud Dillard had 19 points and 12 rebounds for Tennessee Tech (11-7, 3-2), which was the preseason favorite to win the conference.

The game was tied 57-all with less than 10 minutes to go before Murray State, picked to finish third in the OVC, began pulling away.

No. 17 Connecticut 67, Notre Dame 53 SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Shabazz Napier scored 16 points, and freshman Andre

Drummond had 10 points and 13 rebounds to help UConn snap Notre Dame’s 29-game home winning streak.

Alex Oriakhi added 12 points for the Huskies (14-3, 4-2 Big East), who played without freshman guard Ryan Boatright who is being held out by Connecticut while the NCAA investigates eligibility matters that predate his enrollment at the school.

Eric Atkins scored 20 points for Notre Dame (11-7, 3-2), who led 25-24 at halftime.

Connecticut used an 18-8 run over the first 10 minutes to take a 42-33 lead. The Irish scored five straight points, but UConn answered with a 12-2 run to thwart the rally.

No. 20 Mississippi State 56, Alabama 52 STARKVILLE, Miss. – Arnett Moultrie had 25 points and 13 rebounds, and Mississippi State rallied in the final minutes to beat Alabama.

Mississippi State (15-3, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) was 0 for 14 from 3-point range until late in the second half, when Dee Bost hit three 3-pointers in the final minutes.

Alabama trailed 33-23 early in the second half but methodically worked its way back into the game. The Crimson Tide took a 46-42 lead with 5:40 left, but then Bost’s 3-point barrage began.

His last one gave the Bulldogs a 51-48 lead with 1:32 remaining.

JaMychal Green led Alabama (13-4, 2-1) with 14 points.

No. 25 Marquette 62, Pittsburgh 57 MILWAUKEE – Darius Johnson-Odom scored 18 points and Jae Crowder added 15 to help Marquette send Pittsburgh to its sixth straight loss.

The Panthers (11-7, 0-5) remain the only winless team in the Big East, while the Golden Eagles (14-4, 3-2) won their second straight in the conference.

Ashton Gibbs led Pittsburgh with a career-high 29 points and Nasir Robinson added 10. Gibbs hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 54.1 seconds remaining to trim Marquette’s lead to 60-57.

Crowder missed a 3-point attempt, but Davante Gardner grabbed the rebound.

Oklahoma’s Cameron Clark, back, looks to pass as Kansas State’s Rodney McGruder defends during the second half of their game Saturday in Norman, Okla.

Alonzo Adams Associated Press

D4 Sunday, January 15, 2012

Television

HAWKS 93, T’WOLVES 91

GOLF 8 a.m.

TGC — European PGA Tour, Joburg Open, final round, at Johannesburg (same-day tape) 6 p.m.

TGC — PGA Tour, Sony Open, final round, at Honolulu MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m.

CBS — Indiana at Ohio St. 6 p.m.

FSN — Washington St. at Washington 7 p.m.

ESPNU —- Wichita State at Indiana State 8 p.m.

FSN — UCLA at Southern Cal MOTORSPORTS 12:30 a.m.

NBCSP — Dakar Rally, final stage, Pisco to Lima, Peru (delayed tape) NBA 8 p.m.

ESPN — Phoenix at San Antonio NFL Noon CBS — AFC Divisional Playoffs, Houston at Baltimore 3:30 p.m.

FOX — NFC Divisional Playoffs, N.Y. Giants at Green Bay NHL 6 p.m.

NBCSP — N.Y. Rangers at Montreal PREP BASKETBALL 3 p.m.

ESPN — Brewster (N.H.) vs. Tilton School (N.H.), at Springfield, Mass.

TENNIS 5:30 p.m.

ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia 2 a.m.

ESPN2 — Australian Open, first round, at Melbourne, Australia WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11:30 a.m.

FSN — Kansas at Missouri 1 p.m.

ESPN2 — Temple at Dayton 1:30 p.m.

FSN — Baylor at Texas 3 p.m.

ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Michigan St. 3:30 p.m.

FSN — California at Utah

BASKETBALL The NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division L Pct W Philadelphia 9 3 .750 New York 6 6 .500 4 7 .364 Boston Toronto 4 9 .308 New Jersey 3 9 .250 Southeast Division L Pct W Orlando 8 3 .727 Atlanta 9 4 .692 8 4 .667 Miami Charlotte 3 10 .231 Washington 1 11 .083 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 12 2 .857 9 3 .750 Indiana Cleveland 5 6 .455 Milwaukee 4 7 .364 3 9 .250 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct W San Antonio 8 4 .667 Dallas 7 5 .583 5 6 .455 Memphis Houston 5 7 .417 New Orleans 3 9 .250 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 11 2 .846 Denver 8 4 .667 Utah 6 4 .600 Portland 7 5 .583 Minnesota 4 8 .333 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers 9 4 .692 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 Phoenix 4 7 .364 Sacramento 4 8 .333 Golden State 3 8 .273 Friday’s Games Detroit 98, Charlotte 81 Indiana 95, Toronto 90 Philadelphia 120, Washington 89 Houston 103, Sacramento 89 Minnesota 87, New Orleans 80 Chicago 88, Boston 79 Dallas 102, Milwaukee 76 San Antonio 99, Portland 83 New Jersey 110, Phoenix 103 L.A. Lakers 97, Cleveland 92 Denver 117, Miami 104 Saturday’s Games Atlanta 93, Minnesota 91 Charlotte 112, Golden State 100 Indiana 97, Boston 83 Philadelphia 103, Washington 90 Chicago 77, Toronto 64 Houston 107, Portland 105, OT Oklahoma City 104, New York 92 Memphis 108, New Orleans 99 New Jersey at Utah, late Sacramento at Dallas, late L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, late Sunday’s Games Golden State at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

SCOREBOARD Assists—Toronto 17 (Calderon 8), Chicago 19 (Rose 11). Total Fouls—Toronto 15, Chicago 7.

A—21,962 (20,917).

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THUNDER 104, KNICKS 92 NEW YORK (92) Walker 1-6 1-2 3, Stoudemire 7-19 0-0 14, Chandler 3-3 8-8 14, Bibby 2-4 0-0 6, Shumpert 3-10 0-0 6, Fields 1-7 1-2 3, Harrellson 5-10 0-0 12, Jeffries 0-4 1-2 1, Douglas 5-10 4-4 14, Balkman 4-6 3-3 12, Novak 0-0 0-0 0, Lin 1-1 12 3, Jordan 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 34-83 19-23 92.

OKLAHOMA CITY (104) Durant 10-13 7-7 28, Ibaka 2-4 0-0 4, Perkins 24 5-6 9, Westbrook 6-12 7-8 21, Sefolosha 0-2 2-2 2, Jackson 0-4 0-0 0, Collison 1-1 0-0 2, Harden 8-12 5-5 24, Mohammed 2-6 0-0 4, Cook 2-8 0-0 5, Aldrich 1-2 3-4 5, Ivey 0-1 0-2 0, Hayward 0-2 00 0. Totals 34-71 29-34 104.

New York 22 25 18 27 — 92 Oklahoma City 32 38 22 12 — 104 3-Point Goals—New York 5-19 (Bibby 2-4, Harrellson 2-5, Balkman 1-1, Fields 0-1, Shumpert 0-1, Douglas 0-3, Walker 0-4), Oklahoma City 7-18 (Harden 3-5, Westbrook 23, Durant 1-2, Cook 1-5, Sefolosha 0-1, Jackson 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New York 52 (Chandler, Walker 7), Oklahoma City 43 (Westbrook 8). Assists—New York 18 (Bibby, Walker, Stoudemire, Shumpert 3), Oklahoma City 18 (Westbrook 8). Total Fouls—New York 23, Oklahoma City 22.

Technicals—Stoudemire, New York defensive three second. A—18,203 (18,203).

PACERS 97, CELTICS 83 BOSTON (83) Pierce 5-12 9-10 21, Garnett 10-19 1-2 21, O’Neal 0-6 3-4 3, Rondo 3-9 0-0 6, Allen 3-9 0-0 7, Bass 5-12 0-0 10, Pietrus 1-6 1-2 4, Bradley 0-1 0-0 0, Stiemsma 0-0 0-0 0, Moore 3-7 0-0 7, Johnson 22 0-0 4. Totals 32-83 14-18 83.

INDIANA (97) Granger 8-19 4-4 21, West 4-8 0-0 8, Hibbert 515 1-2 11, Collison 6-11 4-4 17, George 5-11 6-6 17, Hansbrough 1-8 4-4 6, Hill 2-5 2-2 8, Stephenson 1-3 0-0 2, Foster 1-6 1-1 3, Jones 1-2 0-0 2, Amundson 0-4 0-0 0, Pendergraph 1-2 0-0 2, Price 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-94 22-23 97.

Boston 24 24 19 16 — 83 Indiana 29 27 26 15 — 97 3-Point Goals—Boston 5-15 (Pierce 2-4, Moore 1-3, Allen 1-3, Pietrus 1-5), Indiana 5-16 (Hill 23, Collison 1-3, George 1-3, Granger 1-6, Stephenson 0-1). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Boston 52 (O’Neal 12), Indiana 63 (Hibbert 9). Assists—Boston 20 (Rondo 9), Indiana 14 (Collison 4). Total Fouls—Boston 24, Indiana 18. Technicals—Boston defensive three second. A—14,203 (18,165).

BULLS 77, RAPTORS 64 TORONTO (64) R.Butler 0-3 0-0 0, Davis 1-3 0-2 2, A.Johnson 311 0-2 6, Calderon 1-6 0-0 2, DeRozan 7-15 0-0 15, Magloire 1-5 0-0 2, Barbosa 7-20 0-1 15, J.Johnson 6-11 0-0 12, Forbes 2-6 0-0 5, Kleiza 26 1-2 5. Totals 30-86 1-7 64.

CHICAGO (77) Deng 7-16 0-3 14, Boozer 8-15 1-1 17, Noah 2-5 00 4, Rose 7-20 2-2 18, Brewer 1-5 0-0 2, Gibson 4-9 3-4 11, Asik 0-0 1-2 1, Lucas 4-9 0-0 10, Korver 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 33-82 7-12 77.

Toronto 14 23 15 12 — 64 Chicago 23 14 19 21 — 77 3-Point Goals—Toronto 3-10 (DeRozan 1-1, Barbosa 1-2, Forbes 1-2, R.Butler 0-1, Kleiza 01, J.Johnson 0-1, Calderon 0-2), Chicago 4-15 (Lucas 2-4, Rose 2-6, Deng 0-2, Korver 0-3).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Toronto 57 (A.Johnson 13), Chicago 59 (Boozer 13).

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MINNESOTA (91) W.Johnson 2-8 0-0 4, Love 12-26 6-6 30, Milicic 0-2 0-0 0, Rubio 7-15 2-2 18, Ridnour 3-8 1-1 7, Randolph 2-5 1-2 5, Ellington 6-9 0-0 13, Tolliver 2-4 0-0 5, D.Williams 1-4 0-0 2, Pekovic 3-4 1-1 7. Totals 38-85 11-12 91.

ATLANTA (93) M.Williams 3-6 2-2 8, Smith 4-13 0-3 8, Pachulia 3-3 0-0 6, Teague 7-15 5-6 20, J.Johnson 8-20 6-7 25, I.Johnson 1-4 8-8 10, Radmanovic 1-6 1-1 4, Pargo 0-2 0-0 0, Green 4-6 0-0 10, Collins 1-3 0-0 2, Sloan 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-78 22-27 93.

Minnesota 24 29 18 20 — 91 Atlanta 18 24 21 30 — 93 3-Point Goals—Minnesota 4-21 (Rubio 2-3, Tolliver 1-3, Ellington 1-4, D.Williams 0-1, Ridnour 0-3, W.Johnson 0-3, Love 0-4), Atlanta 7-21 (J.Johnson 3-6, Green 2-3, Teague 1-3, Radmanovic 1-5, Smith 0-1, M.Williams 0-1, Pargo 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Minnesota 43 (Love 13), Atlanta 56 (I.Johnson 11). Assists—Minnesota 21 (Rubio 12), Atlanta 21 (Teague 10). Total Fouls—Minnesota 21, Atlanta 14. Technicals—Minnesota defensive three second, Smith. A—13,135 (18,729).

ROCKETS 107, TRAIL BLAZERS 105 PORTLAND (105) Wallace 4-12 2-4 10, Aldridge 7-21 8-10 22, Thomas 2-5 0-0 4, Felton 6-12 1-2 13, Matthews 2-8 0-0 5, Batum 9-15 5-6 29, Crawford 3-12 3-3 11, C.Smith 4-5 3-6 11, N.Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-90 22-31 105.

HOUSTON (107) Parsons 2-6 0-0 4, Scola 3-7 0-0 6, Dalembert 25 2-2 6, Lowry 13-26 4-5 33, Martin 8-22 12-13 28, Budinger 7-16 2-2 18, Patterson 1-3 0-0 2, Dragic 0-2 3-4 3, Hill 3-6 1-2 7. Totals 39-93 2428 107.

Portland 21 32 23 21 8 — 105 Houston 27 31 26 13 10 — 107 3-Point Goals—Portland 9-26 (Batum 6-7, Crawford 2-6, Matthews 1-4, Wallace 0-3, Felton 0-6), Houston 5-18 (Lowry 3-5, Budinger 2-7, Martin 0-6). Fouled Out—Dalembert.

Rebounds—Portland 54 (Aldridge 10), Houston 66 (Dalembert 12). Assists—Portland 18 (Aldridge, Felton 5), Houston 20 (Lowry 9).

Total Fouls—Portland 25, Houston 30. A— 11,676 (18,043).

GRIZZLIES 108, HORNETS 99 NEW ORLEANS (99) Summers 0-5 1-2 1, Kaman 3-6 1-2 7, Okafor 35 0-0 6, Jack 8-14 6-6 23, Belinelli 2-4 4-4 10, Smith 7-16 1-2 15, Aminu 1-5 3-3 5, Vasquez 510 3-4 14, Ayon 3-5 3-3 9, T.Johnson 1-1 3-3 5, Landry 2-3 0-2 4, C.Johnson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 3575 25-31 99.

MEMPHIS (108) Gay 9-19 3-4 23, Speights 4-5 4-4 12, Gasol 6-13 8-12 20, Conley 5-12 6-7 17, Allen 2-7 8-8 12, Davis 1-4 0-0 2, Cunningham 2-4 0-1 4, Mayo 38 1-1 9, Selby 0-0 0-0 0, Pondexter 3-6 3-4 9.

Totals 35-78 33-41 108.

New Orleans 24 23 28 24 — 99 Memphis 20 37 29 22 — 108 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 4-10 (Belinelli 2-3, Jack 1-2, Vasquez 1-2, C.Johnson 0-1, Smith 02), Memphis 5-10 (Mayo 2-3, Gay 2-3, Conley 12, Pondexter 0-1, Davis 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—New Orleans 49 (Smith 10), Memphis 48 (Gasol 11). Assists—New Orleans 19 (Vasquez 6), Memphis 16 (Conley 7). Total Fouls—New Orleans 30, Memphis 19.

Technicals—Vasquez, New Orleans Coach Williams, New Orleans defensive three second, Memphis defensive three second. A— 14,983 (18,119).

Top 25 men NO. 1 SYRACUSE 78, PROVIDENCE 55 PROVIDENCE (12-7) Batts 5-10 3-5 13, Henton 5-16 2-2 12, Dixon 2-4 2-2 6, Coleman 4-14 1-2 11, Cotton 3-9 0-0 7, Kofane 1-2 4-4 6, Goldsbrough 0-0 0-0 0, Giplaye 0-1 0-0 0, Carter 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 20-57 12-15 55.

SYRACUSE (19-0) Christmas 3-5 2-2 8, Joseph 4-10 4-4 13, Melo 24 0-0 4, Jardine 4-5 1-2 10, Triche 1-4 0-0 2, Carter-Williams 2-3 0-0 4, Waiters 5-12 1-3 12, Fair 3-8 3-5 9, Keita 2-3 0-0 4, Jones 3-6 2-2 10, Southerland 1-9 0-0 2. Totals 30-69 13-18 78.

Halftime—Syracuse 38-21. 3-Point Goals— Providence 3-14 (Coleman 2-4, Cotton 1-5, Carter 0-1, Henton 0-4), Syracuse 5-20 (Jones 23, Jardine 1-2, Joseph 1-4, Waiters 1-4, Fair 0-1, Triche 0-2, Southerland 0-4). Fouled Out— Kofane. Rebounds—Providence 43 (Henton 10), Syracuse 39 (Fair 6). Assists—Providence 11 (Henton 5), Syracuse 23 (Jardine 9). Total Fouls—Providence 18, Syracuse 15. A—23,311.

NO. 2 KENTUCKY 65, TENNESSEE 62 KENTUCKY (17-1) Jones 4-8 2-3 10, Kidd-Gilchrist 4-11 8-12 17, Davis 7-10 4-5 18, Miller 1-4 2-2 4, Teague 3-8 12 7, Beckham 0-0 0-0 0, Lamb 1-7 2-3 4, Vargas 0-0 0-0 0, Wiltjer 1-1 2-2 5. Totals 21-49 21-29 65.

TENNESSEE (8-9) Woolridge 0-6 0-0 0, Maymon 4-7 7-10 15, Richardson 2-2 0-0 5, Golden 1-6 0-0 2, Tatum 511 3-4 16, Makanjuola 0-0 0-0 0, Stokes 4-5 1-2 9, McBee 2-4 0-0 6, Hall 3-9 2-2 8, McRae 0-2 1-2 1.

Totals 21-52 14-20 62.

Halftime—Tennessee 34-28. 3-Point Goals— Kentucky 2-5 (Kidd-Gilchrist 1-1, Wiltjer 1-1, Jones 0-1, Miller 0-1, Lamb 0-1), Tennessee 617 (Tatum 3-6, McBee 2-4, Richardson 1-1, Golden 0-3, Woolridge 0-3). Fouled Out—Jones.

Rebounds—Kentucky 35 (Kidd-Gilchrist 12), Tennessee 32 (Maymon 10). Assists— Kentucky 7 (Davis, Lamb 2), Tennessee 12 (Golden 6). Total Fouls—Kentucky 19, Tennessee 22. Technical—Kentucky Bench.

A—21,678.

FLORIDA ST. 90, NO. 3 NORTH CAROLINA 57 NORTH CAROLINA (15-3) Strickland 2-2 0-0 4, Marshall 2-8 1-2 6, Barnes 5-13 4-5 15, Henson 5-10 0-7 10, Zeller 6-8 2-4 14, Watts 0-0 0-0 0, Crouch 0-0 0-0 0, Hairston 0-8 22 2, Cooper 0-0 0-0 0, Bullock 2-5 0-0 6, White 03 0-0 0, McAdoo 0-1 0-0 0, Simmons 0-1 0-0 0, Dupont 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-59 9-20 57.

FLORIDA ST. (11-6) Gibson 1-2 1-2 3, Loucks 2-7 0-1 6, Dulkys 12-14 0-1 32, James 3-5 2-2 8, Snaer 5-11 6-8 17, Peterson 2-3 0-0 5, Portuondo 0-0 0-0 0, White 412 4-4 12, Space 0-1 0-0 0, Miller 0-4 3-4 3, Whisnant II 1-2 0-0 2, Moreau 0-0 0-0 0, Kreft 01 2-2 2. Totals 30-62 18-24 90.

Halftime—Florida St. 36-28. 3-Point Goals— North Carolina 4-21 (Bullock 2-4, Barnes 1-4, Marshall 1-5, White 0-1, Hairston 0-7), Florida St. 12-27 (Dulkys 8-10, Loucks 2-5, Peterson 12, Snaer 1-5, Space 0-1, Whisnant II 0-1, Miller 0-3). Fouled Out—Marshall. Rebounds—North Carolina 35 (Zeller 14), Florida St. 43 (White 10). Assists—North Carolina 8 (Marshall 4), Florida St. 16 (Loucks 6). Total Fouls—North Carolina 21, Florida St. 23. A—NA.

NORTHWESTERN 81, NO. 6 MICHIGAN ST. 74 MICHIGAN ST. (15-3) Green 5-8 0-1 14, Payne 1-3 3-6 5, Appling 4-13 9-13 17, Dawson 3-3 3-4 9, Wood 3-7 1-2 9, Byrd 0-0 0-0 0, Thornton 1-3 0-0 3, Gauna 1-3 0-0 2, Trice 3-6 0-0 7, Nix 2-4 1-1 5, Kearney 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals 24-52 17-27 74.

NORTHWESTERN (12-5) Crawford 8-14 1-2 20, Shurna 5-14 10-11 22, Curletti 5-7 6-10 17, Hearn 5-6 0-0 10, Sobolewski 1-6 4-6 6, Mirkovic 0-1 0-0 0, Fruendt 0-0 0-0 0, Marcotullio 2-4 0-0 6. Totals 26-52 21-29 81.

Halftime—Northwestern 39-37. 3-Point Goals—Michigan St. 9-18 (Green 4-5, Wood 2-4, Thornton 1-1, Kearney 1-1, Trice 1-2, Appling 0-5), Northwestern 8-17 (Crawford 3-5, Marcotullio 2-2, Shurna 2-6, Curletti 1-1, Sobolewski 0-3). Fouled Out—Thornton.

Rebounds—Michigan St. 39 (Green 14), Northwestern 27 (Curletti 6). Assists— Michigan St. 19 (Wood 5), Northwestern 20 (Sobolewski 7). Total Fouls—Michigan St. 25, Northwestern 18. A—8,117.

NO. 22 SAN DIEGO ST. 69, NO. 12 UNLV 67 UNLV (16-3) Stanback 3-9 0-0 7, Moser 3-11 2-4 9, Massamba 4-5 1-2 9, Bellfield 1-12 1-2 4, Marshall 8-17 7-11 26, Thomas 1-3 0-0 2, Wallace 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 0-3 0-0 0, Lopez 2-2 0-0 4, Hawkins 2-6 0-2 6.

Totals 24-68 11-21 67.

SAN DIEGO ST. (15-2) Shelton 1-1 1-2 3, J. Franklin 8-18 8-8 24, Thames 2-11 1-2 6, Rahon 8-14 3-4 22, Tapley 410 2-2 11, Green 1-1 0-0 2, Stephens 0-0 1-2 1.

Totals 24-55 16-20 69.

Halftime—San Diego St. 34-29. 3-Point Goals— UNLV 8-27 (Marshall 3-7, Hawkins 2-4, Stanback 1-4, Moser 1-5, Bellfield 1-6, Smith 01), San Diego St. 5-14 (Rahon 3-5, Thames 1-2, Tapley 1-3, J. Franklin 0-4). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—UNLV 43 (Moser 12), San Diego St. 35 (J. Franklin 10). Assists—UNLV 9 (Bellfield 4), San Diego St. 16 (Shelton, Thames 4). Total Fouls—UNLV 16, San Diego St. 14. Technical—Massamba. A—12,414.

IOWA 75, NO. 13 MICHIGAN 59 MICHIGAN (14-4) Smotrycz 0-6 0-0 0, Morgan 1-1 2-4 4, Novak 510 0-0 14, Burke 7-13 3-3 19, Hardaway Jr. 2-13 5-8 9, Douglass 3-6 1-2 9, Brundidge 0-0 0-0 0,

Akunne 0-0 0-0 0, Vogrich 0-1 0-0 0, Bartelstein 0-0 0-0 0, McLimans 2-2 0-0 4, Christian 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-52 11-17 59.

IOWA (11-8) Basabe 3-5 1-3 7, McCabe 4-5 3-5 11, May 1-4 00 2, Marble 5-12 3-5 13, Gatens 5-10 5-5 19, Oglesby 3-5 0-0 7, Brommer 0-1 0-0 0, Cartwright 2-6 0-0 4, White 2-6 8-10 12, Archie 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-54 20-28 75.

Halftime—Iowa 33-23. 3-Point Goals— Michigan 8-31 (Novak 4-8, Douglass 2-3, Burke 2-7, Vogrich 0-1, Smotrycz 0-4, Hardaway Jr. 08), Iowa 5-12 (Gatens 4-7, Oglesby 1-2, Marble 0-1, Cartwright 0-1, May 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Michigan 30 (Novak 8), Iowa 39 (May, McCabe 7). Assists—Michigan 9 (Burke, Hardaway Jr., Smotrycz 2), Iowa 18 (Cartwright 5). Total Fouls—Michigan 22, Iowa 17. A—12,366.

NO. 14 LOUISVILLE 76, DEPAUL 59 DEPAUL (10-7) McKinney 4-5 0-0 8, Faber 0-3 0-0 0, Kelly 3-11 0-0 8, Melvin 3-11 1-3 8, Young 5-16 2-2 14, Kirk 0-1 0-0 0, Morgan 3-8 0-0 8, Robertson Jr. 1-2 00 2, Clahar 3-5 0-0 9, Crockett 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 23-67 3-5 59.

LOUISVILLE (14-4) R. Smith 10-22 5-8 25, Siva 2-6 0-0 4, Dieng 5-9 3-3 13, C. Smith 6-9 4-4 20, Behanan 1-3 0-0 2, Swopshire 0-0 0-0 0, Henderson 0-0 1-2 1, Price 0-0 0-0 0, Buckles 2-2 0-0 5, Ware 3-6 0-0 6.

Totals 29-57 13-17 76.

Halftime—Louisville 39-30. 3-Point Goals— DePaul 10-23 (Clahar 3-3, Morgan 2-5, Young 2-6, Kelly 2-7, Melvin 1-1, Crockett 0-1), Louisville 5-15 (C. Smith 4-5, Buckles 1-1, Siva 0-2, R. Smith 0-7). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—DePaul 33 (Faber 8), Louisville 41 (Dieng 14). Assists—DePaul 11 (Kelly 4), Louisville 16 (Siva 7). Total Fouls—DePaul 17, Louisville 11. A—21,223.

NO. 15 MURRAY ST. 82, TENNESSEE TECH 74 TENNESSEE TECH (11-7) Barnes 0-2 2-2 2, Ogbe 1-3 0-0 2, Swansey 4-12 1-4 10, Dillard 7-13 4-6 19, Murphy 7-20 3-6 19, McMorrow 1-1 0-0 2, McKay 0-0 0-2 0, Hunley 0-0 0-0 0, Dunn 1-1 2-2 4, Inameti 1-2 0-0 2, Bailey 4-7 4-6 14. Totals 26-61 16-28 74.

MURRAY ST. (18-0) Daniel 1-2 1-2 3, Mushatt 0-6 0-0 0, Poole 8-19 99 28, Long 4-7 2-5 11, Canaan 6-16 8-10 24, Wilson 2-5 3-6 7, Jackson 2-4 4-6 9, Garrett 0-2 0-2 0. Totals 23-61 27-40 82.

Halftime—Murray St. 39-36. 3-Point Goals— Tennessee Tech 6-15 (Bailey 2-3, Murphy 2-5, Dillard 1-1, Swansey 1-5, Ogbe 0-1), Murray St. 9-25 (Canaan 4-9, Poole 3-10, Long 1-1, Jackson 1-1, Wilson 0-2, Mushatt 0-2). Fouled Out— Barnes, Daniel, Dillard, Murphy, Mushatt.

Rebounds—Tennessee Tech 47 (Dillard 12), Murray St. 39 (Poole 8). Assists—Tennessee Tech 8 (Inameti, Swansey 3), Murray St. 11 (Canaan 4). Total Fouls—Tennessee Tech 31, Murray St. 24. Technical—Barnes. A—8,691.

NO. 17 UCONN 67, NOTRE DAME 53 UCONN (14-3) Daniels 1-2 0-0 2, Oriakhi 5-8 2-2 12, Drummond 5-12 0-0 10, Lamb 3-11 0-0 6, Napier 5-11 5-8 16, Giffey 3-5 0-0 7, Olander 1-2 2-2 4, Smith 2-3 66 10. Totals 25-54 15-18 67.

NOTRE DAME (11-7) Cooley 2-7 3-3 7, Atkins 8-15 0-1 20, Dragicevich 1-5 0-0 2, Martin 5-14 2-2 12, Grant 2-9 0-2 6, Crowley 0-0 0-0 0, Connaughton 1-7 0-0 2, Knight 1-4 0-0 2, Brooks 1-4 0-0 2, Broghammer 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-65 5-8 53.

Halftime—Notre Dame 25-24. 3-Point Goals— UConn 2-12 (Giffey 1-2, Napier 1-5, Daniels 0-1, Lamb 0-4), Notre Dame 6-26 (Atkins 4-7, Grant 2-8, Brooks 0-1, Dragicevich 0-2, Connaughton 0-3, Martin 0-5). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—UConn 43 (Drummond 13), Notre Dame 33 (Martin 9). Assists—UConn 13 (Lamb 7), Notre Dame 9 (Grant 5). Total Fouls—UConn 12, Notre Dame 16. A—9,149.

NO. 19 FLORIDA 79, SOUTH CAROLINA 65 FLORIDA (14-4) Yeguete 6-6 2-4 14, Murphy 3-7 4-4 11, Boynton 5-13 1-2 15, Walker 3-5 2-2 11, Beal 3-7 6-7 14, Rosario 3-6 2-2 10, Young 2-2 0-0 4, Wilbekin 01 0-0 0, Prather 0-0 0-0 0, Larson 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 25-47 17-21 79.

SOUTH CAROLINA (8-9) Gill 2-5 3-4 8, Cooke 4-10 2-3 10, Harris 3-3 3-4 9, Richardson 3-8 0-0 7, Ellington 6-14 1-2 17, Williams 3-8 0-0 9, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Jackson 0-1 0-0 0, Leonard 0-1 0-0 0, Slawson 2-4 1-1 5, Geathers 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-55 10-14 65.

Halftime—South Carolina 41-40. 3-Point Goals—Florida 12-24 (Boynton 4-7, Walker 3-4, Rosario 2-4, Beal 2-5, Murphy 1-3, Wilbekin 01), South Carolina 9-24 (Ellington 4-6, Williams 3-7, Richardson 1-4, Gill 1-4, Slawson 0-1, Cooke 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Florida 25 (Yeguete 8), South Carolina 30 (Cooke 7). Assists—Florida 19 (Walker 7), South Carolina 7 (Ellington 3). Total Fouls— Florida 17, South Carolina 22. A—11,308.

NO. 25 MARQUETTE 62, PITTSBURGH 57 PITTSBURGH (11-7) Robinson 5-11 0-0 10, Zanna 1-2 0-0 2, Epps 0-2 0-0 0, Gibbs 8-16 9-10 29, Patterson 3-7 0-0 7, Wright 0-0 0-0 0, J. Johnson 1-3 0-1 3, Taylor 00 0-0 0, Gilbert 0-0 0-0 0, Moore 2-5 2-3 6. Totals 20-46 11-14 57.

MARQUETTE (14-4) Crowder 5-12 2-2 15, Gardner 2-6 3-4 7, JohnsonOdom 7-16 1-2 18, Blue 0-1 0-0 0, Cadougan 2-3 2-3 6, J. Wilson 2-4 2-2 7, Mayo 4-7 1-2 9. Totals 22-49 11-15 62.

Halftime—Pittsburgh 29-24. 3-Point Goals— Pittsburgh 6-20 (Gibbs 4-8, Patterson 1-3, J. Johnson 1-3, Robinson 0-1, Epps 0-2, Moore 03), Marquette 7-20 (Crowder 3-7, JohnsonOdom 3-8, J. Wilson 1-2, Mayo 0-3). Fouled Out—Mayo. Rebounds—Pittsburgh 29 (Patterson, Robinson 7), Marquette 29 (Mayo 7). Assists—Pittsburgh 11 (Robinson 3), Marquette 17 (Cadougan 9). Total Fouls— Pittsburgh 18, Marquette 15. A—18,404.

Big 12 men NO. 4 BAYLOR 106, OKLAHOMA ST. 65 OKLAHOMA ST. (9-8) Nash 2-12 2-2 6, Cobbins 2-3 2-2 6, Jurick 2-2 13 5, B. Williams 4-7 1-2 10, Page 3-11 7-8 15, Guerrero 3-8 2-2 8, Soucek 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 5-10 3-5 15. Totals 21-54 18-24 65.

BAYLOR (17-0) Jones III 8-12 2-4 19, Acy 3-9 8-8 15, Miller 6-10 6-6 21, Heslip 3-9 0-0 9, Walton 0-1 0-0 0, Franklin 2-4 0-0 6, Neubert 0-0 0-0 0, Ellis 0-0 00 0, Bello 1-1 2-2 4, Jefferson 4-5 0-1 8, Jones 35 0-0 6, Jackson 6-12 1-2 18. Totals 36-68 19-23 106.

Halftime—Baylor 46-31. 3-Point Goals— Oklahoma St. 5-19 (Brown 2-5, Page 2-8, B. Williams 1-2, Nash 0-2, Guerrero 0-2), Baylor 15-29 (Jackson 5-9, Miller 3-5, Heslip 3-7, Franklin 2-4, Acy 1-2, Jones III 1-2). Fouled Out—Walton. Rebounds—Oklahoma St. 25 (Jurick 7), Baylor 48 (Jones III 12). Assists— Oklahoma St. 9 (Guerrero, Nash, Soucek 2), Baylor 25 (Jackson 8). Total Fouls—Oklahoma St. 21, Baylor 21. Technicals—Guerrero, Walton. A—9,594.

NO. 9 MISSOURI 84, TEXAS 73 TEXAS (12-5) Brown 10-16 8-8 34, McClellan 2-8 1-2 6, Kabongo 5-11 0-0 12, Chapman 3-4 0-1 6, Lewis 1-10 0-0 2, Holmes 5-6 0-0 10, Gibbs 0-0 0-0 0, Wangmene 1-3 1-3 3, Bond 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 2759 10-14 73.

MISSOURI (16-1) P. Pressey 5-12 5-6 18, Ratliffe 10-12 1-2 21, Denmon 5-11 4-4 18, English 4-8 5-7 14, Dixon 11 1-2 4, M. Pressey 2-6 0-0 5, Moore 2-4 0-0 4.

Totals 29-54 16-21 84.

Halftime—Missouri 43-30. 3-Point Goals— Texas 9-16 (Brown 6-7, Kabongo 2-2, McClellan 1-4, Lewis 0-3), Missouri 10-21 (Denmon 4-9, P. Pressey 3-7, M. Pressey 1-1, Dixon 1-1, English 1-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Texas 36 (Holmes 7), Missouri 26 (Denmon 11). Assists—Texas 16 (Kabongo 10), Missouri 20 (P. Pressey 10). Total Fouls—Texas 20, Missouri 13. A—NA.

NO. 10 KANSAS 82, IOWA ST. 73 IOWA ST. (12-5) Ejim 3-10 5-6 12, White 7-14 3-8 18, Babb 0-8 00 0, Allen 5-15 5-7 17, Christopherson 4-7 0-0 10, Railey 0-1 0-0 0, Booker 3-6 0-0 9, Gibson 1-2 00 2, McGee 1-4 3-4 5. Totals 24-67 16-25 73.

KANSAS (14-3) Robinson 4-10 2-6 11, Releford 3-9 0-0 7, Withey 6-10 1-2 13, Taylor 10-21 5-9 28, Johnson 4-9 1-2 12, Tharpe 0-0 0-0 0, Teahan 2-7 0-0 4, Wesley 0-1 0-0 0, Young 2-3 3-5 7. Totals 31-70 12-24 82.

Halftime—Iowa St. 43-40. 3-Point Goals—Iowa St. 9-28 (Booker 3-5, Christopherson 2-3, Allen 2-8, White 1-2, Ejim 1-4, Babb 0-6), Kansas 8-26 (Johnson 3-8, Taylor 3-9, Robinson 1-1, Releford 1-3, Young 0-1, Teahan 0-4). Fouled Out—Ejim. Rebounds—Iowa St. 49 (White 17), Kansas 41 (Robinson 14). Assists—Iowa St. 10 (White 4), Kansas 20 (Taylor 6). Total Fouls— Iowa St. 23, Kansas 15. A—16,300.

OKLAHOMA 82, NO. 18 KANSAS ST. 73 KANSAS ST. (12-4) Samuels 4-7 1-2 9, Henriquez 0-0 1-3 1, Irving 0-3 0-0 0, McGruder 6-16 3-4 19, Spradling 4-15

0-0 11, Southwell 2-7 2-2 6, Ojeleye 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 3-6 5-6 12, Jones 5-7 0-0 12, Gipson 1-3 1-1 3. Totals 25-64 13-18 73.

OKLAHOMA (11-5) Fitzgerald 9-10 3-4 21, Osby 6-8 6-6 18, Grooms 1-4 2-2 4, Pledger 5-13 6-6 18, Blair 1-8 2-4 5, Washington 1-1 0-0 2, Neal 1-1 1-2 4, Clark 4-6 2-2 10, Arent 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-51 22-26 82.

Halftime—Oklahoma 38-29. 3-Point Goals— Kansas St. 10-30 (McGruder 4-7, Spradling 312, Jones 2-4, Williams 1-3, Irving 0-1, Southwell 0-3), Oklahoma 4-9 (Pledger 2-3, Neal 1-1, Blair 1-4, Osby 0-1). Fouled Out— Spradling. Rebounds—Kansas St. 44 (Samuels 11), Oklahoma 24 (Osby, Pledger 6). Assists— Kansas St. 16 (McGruder, Spradling 4), Oklahoma 17 (Grooms 9). Total Fouls— Kansas St. 20, Oklahoma 16. A—8,812.

State college men STERLING 76, TABOR 66 TABOR (66) Kingsley 2-6 0-0 5, Wallace 4-11 1-1 11, Janzen 3-5 0-1 8, Jimenez 7-13 2-4 18, Penn 2-12 2-2 7, Loewen 0-1 0-0 0, Frise 1-3 0-0 2, Chippeaux 611 3-7 15. Totals 25-62 8-15 66.

STERLING (76) Craig 0-1 0-2 0, Stutzman 5-10 5-5 19, Adesodun 6-11 8-12 20, Swank 0-2 0-0 0, Quillian 0-0 0-2 0.

Totals 24-48 22-34 76.

Halftime Score: Sterling 39-32. 3-Point Goals: TC 8-25 (Kingsley 1-2, Wallace 2-6, Janzen 2-2, Jimenez 2-6, Penn 1-9); SC 6-16 (Stutzman 4-9, Adesodun 2-4, Odomes 0-1, Swank 0-2).

Rebounds: TC 31 (Three with 5); SC 41 (Brazelton 11). Assists: TC 14 (Wallace 4); SC 4 (Four with 1). Total Fouls: TC 21; SC 20.

WASHBURN 67, EMPORIA STATE 48 EMPORIA STATE (8-7, 4-5) Pierce 1-8 0-0 2, DiMaria 2-5 0-0 6, Dykman 25 3-4 7, Sights 3-9 2-2 10, Euler 2-4 0-0 6, Lawal 5-11 1-3 12, Simmons 0-2 0-0 0, Bucholtz 0-1 0-0 0, Mayes 0-1 0-0 0, Ikhide 2-4 1-2 5. Totals 17-50 7-11 48.

WASHBURN (11-5, 6-3) Chipman 3-6 3-4 9, Riggins 4-7 1-2 9, McNeill 410 3-4 11, Mitchell 0-3 3-4 3, North 3-4 1-1 8, Henry 2-5 0-0 5, Reid 2-2 0-0 6, Wiggins 3-6 2-4 9, Ulsaker 0-0 2-2 2, Allen 1-1 0-0 3, Smith 1-5 00 2. Totals 23-49 15-21 67.

Halftime Score: Washburn 33-21. 3-Point Goals: ES 7-20 (Pierce 0-1, DiMaria 2-4, Dykman 0-3, Sights 2-4, Euler 2-4, Lawal 1-3, Bucholtz 0-1); WU 6-11 (Chipman 0-1, Mitchell 0-2, North 1-2, Henry 1-1, Reid 2-2, Wiggins 12, Allen 1-1). Rebounds: ES 26 (Three with 4); WU 35 (McNeill 11). Assists: ES 9 (Lawal 3); WU 17 (Mitchell 5). Total Fouls: ES 18; WU 13.

SOUTHWESTERN 87, BETHANY 73 SOUTHWESTERN (87) Jarrell 5-7 0-0 10, Davis 5-9 4-4 15, Shirley 1-3 00 2, Tisdale 1-2 0-0 2, Randolph 5-9 4-4 14, Nelson 6-8 7-9 20, Irvin 2-4 2-3 8, Clayton 7-12 00 14, Morales 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 32-55 19-22 87.

BETHANY (73) Goggins 2-6 1-2 6, Clark 2-6 0-0 4, Grove 0-2 00 0, Roybal 1-6 4-4 6, Parks 8-16 3-5 21, Purtle 0-3 0-0 0, Jennings 3-12 0-0 7, Nelson 0-1 0-0 0, Beachum 11-22 1-2 23, Dean 3-9 0-0 6. Totals 3083 9-13 73.

Halftime Score: Southwestern 48-34. 3-Point Goals: SW 4-10 (Jarrell 0-1, Davis 1-3, Randolph 0-1, Nelson 1-1, Irvin 2-4); BC 4-23 (Goggins 1-3, Clark 0-2, Parks 2-4, Purtle 0-2, Jennings 1-6, Nelson 0-1, Beachum 0-5).

Rebounds: SW 44 (Three with 7); BC 35 (Roybal 9). Assists: SW 13 (Nelson 4); BC 14 (Goggins, Jennings 3). Total Fouls: SW 16; BC 16.

Junior college men JAYHAWK CONFERENCE STANDINGS Eastern Division Conference Overall Coffeyville 2-0 13-1 Highland 2-0 8-5 Neosho County 1-0 7-6 Johnson County 2-1 7-8 Cowley 1-1 11-3 Independence 1-1 6-8 Kansas City 1-2 12-2 Fort Scott 1-2 2-13 Labette 0-2 10-4 Allen 0-2 6-8 Western Division Conference Overall Colby 2-0 14-2 Seward County 2-0 14-2 Dodge City 1-1 13-3 Garden City 1-1 13-3 Butler 1-1 7-9 Hutchinson 1-2 14-3 Pratt 0-1 9-6 Barton 0-1 14-1 Cloud County 0-1 10-5 Wednesday’s games Highland 88, Kansas City 86 Independence 90, Labette 73 Garden City at Barton, 8 p.m.

Seward County 75, Pratt 68 Johnson County 58, Fort Scott 50 Allen at Neosho County, 8 p.m.

Coffeyville 66, Cowley 51 Colby 72, Dodge City 70 Butler 62, Hutchinson 61 Saturday’s games Fort Scott at Kansas City, 4 p.m.

Independence at Cowley, 7 p.m.

Colby at Garden City, 7:30 p.m.

Pratt at Dodge City, 7:30 p.m.

Labette at Highland, 3 p.m.

Cloud County at Seward County, 8 p.m.

Johnson County at Neosho County, 8 p.m.

Coffeyville at Allen, 8 p.m.

Barton at Butler, 7:30 p.m.

Top 25 women NO. 2 NOTRE DAME 76, CINCINNATI 50 NOTRE DAME (17-1) Peters 8-12 1-3 17, Diggins 1-5 2-3 4, Novosel 711 5-5 21, Mallory 1-5 0-0 2, McBride 3-6 1-1 7, Holloway 0-1 0-0 0, Achonwa 4-8 0-0 8, Miller 01 0-0 0, Turner 1-6 2-2 4, Wright 2-3 2-2 6, Braker 2-3 3-4 7. Totals 29-61 16-20 76.

CINCINNATI (9-8) Turner 2-5 1-3 5, Chisholm 2-10 3-6 7, Cook 1-2 0-0 3, Reaves 3-11 0-0 8, Hollins 6-11 2-4 14, Lovett 2-6 2-2 6, Banks 1-2 0-0 2, Jamison 0-0 00 0, Randolph 2-3 1-1 5, Hamilton 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 19-50 9-16 50.

Halftime—Notre Dame 42-21. 3-Point Goals— Notre Dame 2-8 (Novosel 2-2, Achonwa 0-1, Turner 0-2, Mallory 0-3), Cincinnati 3-8 (Reaves 2-4, Cook 1-2, Chisholm 0-1, Lovett 01). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Notre Dame 37 (Diggins, Wright 7), Cincinnati 30 (Chisholm, Turner 5). Assists—Notre Dame 21 (Diggins 11), Cincinnati 11 (Hollins 4). Total Fouls—Notre Dame 18, Cincinnati 16. A— 2,906.

NO. 3 UCONN 72, VILLANOVA 49 UCONN (14-2) Dolson 2-5 0-0 4, Hayes 9-14 1-3 22, Doty 4-9 0-0 9, Hartley 4-8 0-0 10, Faris 3-6 4-4 11, Engeln 00 0-0 0, Banks 0-1 0-2 0, Mosqueda-Lewis 6-12 11 16, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Buck 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 2855 6-10 72.

VILLANOVA (11-6) Burford 3-9 0-0 7, Sweeney 2-10 2-2 7, Roberts 5-9 2-2 16, Carey 0-1 0-0 0, Kimmel 3-5 0-0 9, Holeman 0-0 0-0 0, Burton 0-0 0-0 0, Kane 2-5 00 6, Pearson 0-1 0-0 0, Suhey 0-0 0-0 0, Leer 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 17-43 4-4 49.

Halftime—UConn 37-26. 3-Point Goals— UConn 10-20 (Hayes 3-5, Mosqueda-Lewis 3-5, Hartley 2-4, Faris 1-2, Doty 1-4), Villanova 1124 (Roberts 4-5, Kimmel 3-5, Kane 2-3, Sweeney 1-4, Burford 1-5, Leer 0-1, Carey 0-1).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—UConn 27 (Faris 7), Villanova 26 (Burford 6). Assists— UConn 18 (Hartley 7), Villanova 17 (Carey 5).

Total Fouls—UConn 9, Villanova 13. A—3,206.

NO. 4 STANFORD 80, COLORADO 54 STANFORD (15-1) C. Ogwumike 8-11 3-4 19, N. Ogwumike 3-7 9-10 15, Tinkle 7-9 4-4 20, Kokenis 8-12 2-2 19, Orrange 1-4 0-0 2, Greenfield 0-1 0-0 0, La Rocque 1-8 0-2 3, James 0-1 0-0 0, Payne 0-1 00 0, Samuelson 0-1 0-0 0, Boothe 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 29-58 18-22 80.

COLORADO (13-3) M. Malcolm-Peck 2-5 0-0 5, Seabrook 3-6 2-2 8, Hargis 0-2 1-6 1, Kresl 1-10 0-0 3, Jeffery 1-10 00 2, Lee 0-0 0-0 0, B. Wilson 3-8 3-5 10, A. Wilson 4-5 1-2 9, Sborov 2-5 2-3 6, B. Malcolm-Peck 00 0-0 0, Reese 3-7 4-6 10. Totals 19-58 13-24 54.

Halftime—Stanford 32-15. 3-Point Goals— Stanford 4-11 (Tinkle 2-3, Kokenis 1-3, La Rocque 1-5), Colorado 3-19 (M. Malcolm-Peck 1-2, B. Wilson 1-4, Kresl 1-7, Sborov 0-1, Reese 0-1, Jeffery 0-2, Seabrook 0-2). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Stanford 37 (C. Ogwumike 9), Colorado 37 (Hargis 7). Assists—Stanford 12 (La Rocque 5), Colorado 8 (Jeffery 3). Total Fouls—Stanford 17, Colorado 15. A—4,672.

NO. 8 RUTGERS 71, NO. 16 LOUISVILLE 68, OT LOUISVILLE (14-4) Vails 5-6 0-0 10, Warren 7-11 0-1 14, Burke 2-7 55 11, Smith 1-8 8-8 10, S. Schimmel 2-9 1-2 5, Harper 0-0 2-2 2, Hammond 0-2 0-0 0, Dyer 6-10 4-4 16, J. Schimmel 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-53 20-22

68.

RUTGERS (15-2) Sykes 7-14 2-2 19, Oliver 8-12 1-2 17, Rushdan 212 5-7 9, Wheeler 8-20 1-2 23, Canty 0-1 0-1 0, Speed 1-3 0-0 2, Davis 0-1 0-0 0, Evans 0-0 0-0 0, Richardson 0-0 0-0 0, Laney 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 26-66 10-16 71.

Halftime—Louisville 32-23. End Of Regulation—Tied 60. 3-Point Goals— Louisville 2-11 (Burke 2-6, Smith 0-1, S. Schimmel 0-4), Rutgers 9-17 (Wheeler 6-10, Sykes 3-5, Speed 0-1, Canty 0-1). Fouled Out— Vails. Rebounds—Louisville 33 (Dyer 9), Rutgers 40 (Rushdan 11). Assists—Louisville 11 (S. Schimmel, Smith 4), Rutgers 17 (Rushdan 8). Total Fouls—Louisville 15, Rutgers 15. Technical—Oliver. A—3,191.

Big 12 women KANSAS ST. 62, NO. 10 TEXAS TECH 61 KANSAS ST. (13-3) Childs 10-18 3-5 23, B. Brown 2-4 0-0 4, Chambers 4-9 4-4 15, Dickey 8-11 1-1 17, White 1-5 1-2 3, Caron 0-0 0-0 0, Wittman 0-0 0-0 0, Ostermann 0-0 0-0 0, Chisholm 0-0 0-0 0, Woods 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-47 9-12 62.

TEXAS TECH (14-2) Mallard 8-14 1-4 18, Baker 1-2 1-2 4, Hyde 4-8 25 10, Morris 3-12 2-2 10, Smalls 3-8 3-4 9, Brown 1-6 0-0 2, Barncastle 2-2 0-0 6, Bokenkamp 0-0 0-0 0, Nobles 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 23-54 9-17 61.

Halftime—Kansas St. 37-27. 3-Point Goals— Kansas St. 3-11 (Chambers 3-7, White 0-2, Dickey 0-2), Texas Tech 6-13 (Barncastle 2-2, Morris 2-5, Mallard 1-1, Baker 1-1, Brown 0-1, Smalls 0-1, Hyde 0-2). Fouled Out—Dickey.

Rebounds—Kansas St. 28 (Chambers 10), Texas Tech 29 (Mallard 8). Assists—Kansas St. 14 (B. Brown, White 5), Texas Tech 14 (Smalls 6). Total Fouls—Kansas St. 14, Texas Tech 11. A—6,313.

NO. 12 TEXAS A&M 59, IOWA ST. 33 TEXAS A&M (11-4) Bone 3-8 0-0 6, Carter 3-14 0-0 6, Standish 1-3 00 3, White 4-14 0-0 9, Elonu 6-13 2-2 14, Windham 0-0 0-0 0, Scott 0-1 0-0 0, Collins 4-5 00 12, Pratcher 1-2 0-0 3, Gilbert 2-2 2-2 6, Assarian 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-62 4-4 59.

IOWA ST. (9-6) Moody 3-11 1-2 7, Mansfield 1-4 0-0 2, Williamson 3-7 0-0 9, Poppens 4-9 2-3 10, Prins 1-6 0-0 2, Harris 0-3 0-0 0, Christofferson 1-4 0-1 3, Cole 0-0 0-0 0, Ellis 0-0 0-0 0, Zimmerman 01 0-0 0. Totals 13-45 3-6 33.

Halftime—Texas A&M 33-15. 3-Point Goals— Texas A&M 7-21 (Collins 4-5, Pratcher 1-2, Standish 1-3, White 1-3, Carter 0-8), Iowa St. 417 (Williamson 3-7, Christofferson 1-1, Zimmerman 0-1, Prins 0-1, Mansfield 0-2, Moody 0-2, Harris 0-3). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Texas A&M 40 (Elonu 9), Iowa St. 33 (Poppens 8). Assists—Texas A&M 15 (Carter 4), Iowa St. 8 (Moody 4). Total Fouls— Texas A&M 17, Iowa St. 8. A—11,658.

State college women WASHBURN 73, EMPORIA STATE 66 EMPORIA STATE (11-3, 7-2) Balcom 4-8 2-2 11, Quick 2-5 4-5 8, Hanf 2-12 22 8, Cummings 1-3 1-2 3, Robben 7-15 11-11 27, Egli 1-5 3-4 5, Flott 0-2 0-0 0, Wood 2-2 0-1 4.

Totals 19-52 23-27 66.

WASHBURN (15-3, 8-1) Moeller 3-6 0-2 6, Lombardino 6-12 1-1 13, Kinderknecht 2-6 8-8 12, Williams 6-18 6-10 21, Schultz 2-7 4-4 9, Buchman 0-1 0-0 0, Elliott 1-1 0-0 2, Lynch 1-2 0-0 2, George 4-5 0-0 8, McMullin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 25-59 19-25 73.

Halftime Score: Washburn 36-27. 3-Point Goals: ES 5-16 (Balcom 1-3, Hanf 2-6, Robben 2-5, Egli 0-1, Flott 0-1); WU 4-7 (Williams 3-5, Schultz 1-1, Buchman 0-1). Rebounds: ES 35 (Quick, Hanf 6); WU 37 (Moeller 7). Assists: ES 5 (Hanf, Cummings 2); WU 8 (Kinderknecht 4). Total Fouls: ES 20; WU 19.

STERLING 60, TABOR 40 TABOR (40) Flaming 1-5 0-0 3, Mary 4-10 1-2 12, Adams 0-1 0-0 0, Paust 4-7 2-2 12, Frise 2-12 0-0 4, Radic 01 0-0 0, Bryan 1-2 0-0 2, Honn 1-5 0-1 2, Duncan 0-2 0-0 0, Dick 2-4 1-2 5. Totals 15-49 4-7 40.

STERLING (60) Faul 0-0 2-2 2, Penner 1-2 0-0 2, Curtis 3-9 1-3 8, Borst 1-3 0-0 2, Hilst 1-7 2-2 4, Spleiss 7-10 0-0 15, Eilert 2-6 0-0 4, Lucas 1-3 2-2 4, Patrick 8-18 2-2 18, Dauer 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 24-60 10-13 60.

Halftime Score: Sterling 29-15. 3-Point Goals: TC 6-19 (Flaming 1-4, Mary 3-7, Adams 0-1, Paust 2-2, Frise 5-5); SC 2-14 (Curtis 1-5, Borst 0-2, Hilst 0-1, Spleiss 1-2, Patrick 0-4).

Rebounds: TC 32 (Mary 6); SC 43 (Patrick 8).

Assists: TC 7 (Mary 3); SC 14 (Curtis 4). Total Fouls: TC 15; SC 12.

SOUTHWESTERN 88, BETHANY 52 SOUTHWESTERN (88) Kellogg 0-1 0-0 0, Robinson 1-4 1-2 4, Rickey 00 2-4 2, Tennyson 4-9 0-0 9, Zoglmann 1-3 2-2 5, Herman 1-5 3-4 5, Bates 7-12 4-4 22, Haikin 1-3 0-0 3, Hobbs 3-6 0-0 7, Martens 0-2 0-2 0, Bryan 1-2 4-4 6, Blattner 2-5 0-0 4, Chamberlin 4-10 44 15, Watson 2-6 1-1 6. Totals 27-68 21-27 88.

BETHANY (52) Felker 1-8 2-2 5, Garcia 1-1 0-1 3, Wagoner 4-9 7-9 16, Casey 0-2 0-0 0, Norton 0-3 0-0 0, Tam. Garner 0-3 0-0 0, Austin 3-8 0-0 7, Evans 3-6 35 9, Tan. Garner 1-1 0-0 2, Eddings 5-10 0-0 10.

Totals 18-51 12-17 52.

Halftime Score: Southwestern 43-25. 3-Point Goals: SW 13-39 (Robinson 1-2, Tennyson 1-4, Zoglmann 1-3, Herman 0-3, Bates 4-9, Haikin 1-3, Hobbs 1-3, Martens 0-2, Chamberlin 3-8, Watson 1-2); BC 4-13 (Felker 1-5, Garcia 1-1, Wagoner 1-1, Casey 0-1, Norton 0-1, Austin 14). Rebounds: SW 43 (Watson 6); BC 39 (Felker 7). Assists: SW 17 (Tennyson 3); BC 12 (Four with 2). Total Fouls: SW 18; BC 20.

Junior college women JAYHAWK CONFERENCE STANDINGS Women Eastern Division Conference Overall Johnson County 3-0 14-1 Cowley 3-0 12-3 Labette 2-1 7-8 Independence 2-1 12-2 Highland 2-1 13-1 Neosho County 1-1 2-13 Kansas City 1-2 10-5 Allen 1-2 6-9 Coffeyville 0-3 6-9 Fort Scott 0-3 5-9 Western Division Conference Overall Hutchinson 3-0 16-0 Seward County 3-0 14-2 Cloud County 2-0 11-4 Garden City 2-1 10-7 Barton 1-2 11-6 Colby 1-2 5-12 Pratt 0-2 10-6 Butler 0-2 11-5 Dodge City 0-3 8-9 Wednesday’s games Highland 81, Kansas City 34 Independence 69, Labette 61 Garden City 62, Barton 51 Seward County 66, Pratt 48 Johnson County 49, Fort Scott 40 Neosho County 62, Allen 59 OT Cowley 76, Coffeyville 66 Colby 73, Dodge City 61 Hutchinson 63, Butler 47 Saturday’s games Fort Scott at Kansas City, 2 p.m.

Independence at Cowley, 5 p.m.

Colby at Garden City, 5:30 p.m.

Pratt at Dodge City, 5:30 p.m.

Labette at Highland, 1 p.m.

Cloud County at Seward County, 6 p.m.

Johnson County at Neosho County, 6 p.m.

Coffeyville at Allen, 6 p.m.

Barton at Butler, 5:30 p.m.

High school boys Late Friday Summaries

MOUNDRIDGE 75, SOLOMON 45 MOUNDRIDGE (75) Trey Unrau 37, Wedel 6, Otte 8, Kaufman 1, Ratzlaff 8, Enyart 1, Alex Bumgarner 11.

SOLOMON (45) Sandoval 2, Burdine 29, Aylward 1, Villapondo 2, Pangol 2, Demars 2, Homman 2, Wiese 5.

Moundridge 17 19 18 21 - 75 Solomon 13 13 12 7 - 45 3 point goals: M 5 (Unrau 3, Ratzlaff 2); S 1 (Burdine)

High school girls Late Friday Summaries

SMOKY VALLEY 48, HALSTEAD 40 HALSTEAD (40) Morgan Matlack 10, Beat 4, Peterson 3, Talbott 4, Maurath 6, Sara Littlejohn 13.

SMOKY VALLEY (48) Weibert 2, Hanna McBride 11, Scott 2, Stallbaumer 6, Denk 2, Kimi Lindshield 25.

Halstead 11 4 13 12 - 40 Smoky Valley 11 11 16 10 - 48 3 point goals: H 2 (Matlack, Peterson); S 1

(McBride)

CENTRAL PLAINS 49, VICTORIA 13 VICTORIA (13) Crawford 1, Huser 5, Nowak 1, Broyles 1, Dome 2, Brown 3 CENTRAL PLAINS (49) Behnke 2, Halale 2, Hipp 6, Sydney Rugan 17, Oberle 2, Lewis 1, Burton 2, Hitschmann 4, Burton 2, Woodmansee 9, Holmes 2 Victoria 5 1 3 4 - 13 7 20 14 8 - 49 Central Plains 3 point goals: V 1 (Huser); CP 3 (Woodmansee)

MCPHERSON 46, HUTCHINSON JV 41 HUTCHINSON (41) Megan Hanson 11, Sellers 2, Reiser 7, Wolab 9, Zook 2, Engle 2, Kraus 8 MCPHERSON (46) Pyle 22, Wedel 2, Willems 9, Barnes 7, Lackey 2, Cooks 2, Becker 2 Hutchinson 10 7 15 9 - 41 McPherson 13 15 11 7 - 46 3 point goals: H 3 (Wolab 3); M 5 (Pyle 4, Willems 1)

FRIDAY’S SCORES Girls Andale 61, El Dorado 31 Belle Plaine 47, Medicine Lodge 34 Berean Academy 50, Inman 17 Bucklin at Ashland Burrton 49, Attica 45 Campus 39, Goddard-Eisenhower 38 Central Christian 69, Stafford 23 Central Plains 49, Victoria 13 Cheney 52, Chaparral 43 Cimarron at Syracuse Colby 60, Ulysses 35 Deerfield 40, Rolla 25 Dodge City 25, Great Bend 22 Elkhart at Walsh, Colo.

Ell-Saline 45, Canton-Galva 20 Ellsworth 43, Sacred Heart 31 Elyria Christian 39, Goessel 24 Garden Plain 47, Wichita Independent 17 Guymon, Okla. 31, Hugoton 28 Haven 39, Kingman 31 Hays 37, Garden City 33 Hesston at Lyons Hillsboro 56, Nickerson 24 Hodgeman County at Spearville Hoisington 53, Ellinwood 35 Holcomb 48, Goodland 22 Ingalls 58, South Central 33 LaCrosse at Otis-Bison Lakin at Leoti Little River at White City Maize 58, Andover Central 57 Maize South 64, Rose Hill 52 McPherson 60, Hutchinson 53 Meade 53, Satanta 31 Moscow at Stanton County Moundridge 52, Solomon 17 Norwich 47, Pretty Prairie 22 Pawnee Heights at Kiowa County Pike Valley 46, Southern Cloud 17 Pratt 34, Hesston 33 Pratt Skyline 39, Fairfield 28 Riley County 34, Silver Lake 25 St. John 53, Larned 14 Salina South 38, Valley Center 17 Scott City 54, Liberal 44 Sedgwick at Wichita Homeschool Smoky Valley 48, Halstead 40 South Barber 36, Cunningham 30 Southwestern Heights 33, Sublette 19 Spring Hill 45, Baldwin 39 Sterling 49, Lyons 45 Sylvan-Lucas 36, Chase 33 TMP-Marian 61, Russell 43 Trinity Catholic 51, Marion 35 Valley Falls 32, Troy 26 Wakefield 28, Peabody-Burns 19 Waverly 44, Madison 38 (OT) WKLL at Colby Wheatland-Grinnell 41, Golden Plains 36 Dighton 50, Cheylin 34 Weskan 42, Tribune 38 Sharon Springs vs. Triplains-Brewster Others Augusta 39, Circle 38 Beloit 43, Minneapolis 41 Burlington 54, Eureka 26 Central Heights 53, Prairie View 47 Clay Center 51, Abilene 38 Concordia 55, Chapman 16 Doniphan West 70, McLouth 43 Emporia 52, Shawnee Heights 29 Heritage Christian 56, Derby Homeschool 38 Hill City 64, Phillipsburg 59 Holton 56, Santa Fe Trail 26 Hope 57, Centre 31 Horton 35, KC Christian 29 Immaculata 50, Jackson Heights 36 Logan 50, Lakeside 33 Mission Valley 41, Herington 37 Nemaha Valley 58, Jefferson West 27 Northern Heights 38, Lyndon 30 Oakley 64, St. Francis 29 Olpe 72, Marais des Cygnes Valley 32 Osage City 42, West Franklin 38 Oskaloosa 40, Riverside 34 Ottawa 47, Eudora 30 Perry-Lecompton 35, Hiawatha 26 Pike Valley 47, Southern Cloud 17 Pleasant Ridge 39, Maur Hill-Mt. Academy 26 Quinter 54, Oberlin 40 Remington 45, Bennington 24 Republic County 59, Southeast of Saline 30 Rock Creek 67, Wabaunsee 39 Sabetha 38, Royal Valley 35 St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 63, Tescott 25 St. Marys 36, Rossville 28 Smith Center 62, Trego 36 Spring Hill 45, Baldwin 39 Thunder Ridge 44, Natoma 20 Wamego 60, Marysville 54, 2 ot Waverly 44, Madison 38 Wellington 46, Clearwater 30 SATURDAY’S GAMES Goddard at Andover Central South Gray at Deerfield Boys Andale 49, El Dorado 35 Andover Central 45, Maize 20 Berean Academy 45, Inman 36 Bucklin at Ashland Burrton 60, Attica 41 Central Christian at Stafford Central Plains 58, Victoria 37 Cheney 62, Chaparral 31 Cunningham 43, South Barber 28 Deerfield 61, Rolla 32 Dodge City 48, Great Bend 33 Elkhart at Walsh, Colo.

Ell-Saline 41, Canton-Galva 22 Ellinwood 52, Hoisington 38 Ellsworth 51, Sacred Heart 50 Garden City 40, Hays 30 Goddard-Eisenhower 45, Campus 41 Goessel 53, Elyria Christian 18 Haven 67, Kingman 61 Hesston at Lyons Hillsboro 51, Nickerson 48 Hodgeman County at Spearville Holcomb 45, Goodland 42 Hugoton 60, Guymon, Okla. 47 Kiowa County 78, Pawnee Heights 17 Leoti 59, Lakin 55, ot McPherson 58, Hutchinson 48 Meade 72, Satanta 10 Medicine Lodge 53, Belle Plaine 35 Moscow at Stanton County Moundridge 75, Solomon 45 Otis-Bison 37, LaCrosse 36 Peabody-Burns 61, Wakefield 47 Pratt 77, Hesston 58 Pratt Skyline at Fairfield Pretty Prairie 50, Norwich 35 Rose Hill 68, Maize South 54 St. John 67, Larned 41 Scott City 66, Liberal 51 Sedgwick at Wichita Homeschool Smoky Valley 65, Halstead 42 South Central 55, Ingalls 31 Sterling 54, Lyons 35 Sublette 47, Southwestern Heights 45 Sylvan-Lucas 48, Chase 39 Syracuse 59, Cimarron 53 TMP-Marian 69, Russell 32 Trinity Catholic 47, Marion 46 Ulysses 65, Colby 35 Valley Center 53, Salina South 52 White City 50, Little River 40 Wichita Independent 55, Garden Plain 53 WKLL at Colby Wheatland-Grinnell 36, Golden Plains 33 Dighton 59, Weskan 54 Healy 59, Sharon Springs 48 Cheylin vs. Tribune Others Abilene 64, Clay Center 48 Beloit 44, Minneapolis 26 Burlington 64, Eureka 53 Cair Paravel 50, St. Mary’s Academy 47 Central Heights 67, Prairie View 30 Concordia 49, Chapman 37 Derby Homeschool 65, Heritage Christian 59 Herington 48, Mission Valley 33 Holton 67, Santa Fe Trail 51 Hope 54, Centre 44 Immaculata 54, Jackson Heights 52 Labette County 61, Chanute 50 Lyndon 66, Northern Heights 31 Madison 58, Waverly 56 Manhattan 51, Junction City 45 Nemaha Valley 52, Jefferson West 39 Norton 41, Hill City 39 Oakley 70, St. Francis 50 Oberlin 59, Quinter 41 Olpe 33, Marais des Cygnes Valley 26 Ottawa 49, Eudora 40

Osawatomie 53, Wellsville 44 Pike Valley 70, Southern Cloud 64 Plainville 68, Ellis 52 Remington 62, Bennington 54 Republic County 61, Southeast of Saline 45 Rock Creek 64, Wabaunsee 32 Rock Hills 47, Northern Valley 31 Sabetha 51, Royal Valley 34 St. John’s Military 73, Wichita Northfield 45 Tescott 45, St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 41 Thunder Ridge 40, Natoma 39 Valley Falls 44, Troy 25 Wamego 46, Marysville 33 Wilson 63, Lincoln 60 SATURDAY’S GAMES Goddard at Andover Central South Gray at Deerfield

FOOTBALL The NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 San Francisco 36, New Orleans 32 Denver at New England, late Sunday, Jan. 15 Houston at Baltimore, Noon N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 3:30 p.m.

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 TBD Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu NFC vs. AFC, 6 p.m.

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis NFC vs. AFC, 5:20 p.m.

49ERS 36, SAINTS 32 New Orleans San Francisco

0 14 0 18 — 32 14 3 3 16 — 36 First Quarter SF—V.Davis 49 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), 2:08.

SF—Crabtree 4 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), :41.

Second Quarter SF—FG Akers 25, 14:12.

NO—Graham 14 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 9:32.

NO—Colston 25 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 4:09.

Third Quarter SF—FG Akers 41, 10:36.

Fourth Quarter NO—FG Kasay 48, 13:08.

SF—FG Akers 37, 7:36.

NO—Sproles 44 pass from Brees (Kasay kick), 4:02.

SF—Ale.Smith 28 run (run failed), 2:11.

NO—Graham 66 pass from Brees (Sproles pass from Brees), 1:37.

SF—V.Davis 14 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), :09.

A—69,732.

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—New Orleans, Ivory 9-23, P.Thomas 1-6, Brees 1-5, Sproles 3-3. San Francisco, Gore 13-89, Ale.Smith 1-28, Hunter 6-23, Ginn Jr. 1-3, Dixon 1-0.

PASSING—New Orleans, Brees 40-63-2-462.

San Francisco, Ale.Smith 24-42-0-299.

RECEIVING—New Orleans, Sproles 15-119, Colston 9-136, Graham 5-103, Henderson 4-49, Meachem 3-18, Arrington 1-14, Higgins 1-10, Collins 1-8, P.Thomas 1-5. San Francisco, V.Davis 7-180, Gore 7-38, Crabtree 4-25, K.Williams 2-12, Miller 1-16, Hunter 1-13, Ginn Jr. 1-11, Peelle 1-4.

GOLF The PGA SONY OPEN Honolulu Second Round Matt Every David Hearn Carl Pettersson Pat Perez Brendon de Jonge Doug LaBelle II Kyle Stanley Bud Cauley Charles Howell III Sean O’Hair William McGirt Jeff Maggert Spencer Levin Johnson Wagner Keegan Bradley Kris Blanks John Senden Duffy Waldorf Billy Mayfair Harrison Frazar Steve Stricker Gavin Coles Michael Thompson Will Claxton Tadd Fujikawa Chris DiMarco Stephen Ames Ken Duke Graham DeLaet Sang-Moon Bae Jerry Kelly Ted Potter, Jr. Roberto Castro Chris Stroud Stewart Cink Josh Teater Brendon Todd Bobby Gates Scott Piercy Zach Johnson Steve Wheatcroft

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HOCKEY The NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 42 28 10 4 60 121 86 Philadelphia 43 26 13 4 56 144 128 New Jersey 44 25 17 2 52 121 125 Pittsburgh 43 22 17 4 48 128 113 N.Y. Islanders 42 16 20 6 38 102 131 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 41 28 12 1 57 150 81 Ottawa 46 25 15 6 56 146 146 Toronto 44 22 17 5 49 137 137 Buffalo 44 19 20 5 43 112 129 Montreal 44 16 20 8 40 112 122 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 43 21 14 8 50 110 120 Washington 42 23 17 2 48 123 123 Winnipeg 44 20 19 5 45 113 128 Carolina 46 16 23 7 39 122 152 Tampa Bay 43 17 22 4 38 118 150 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 45 26 13 6 58 146 130 Detroit 44 28 15 1 57 141 103 St. Louis 43 25 12 6 56 112 92 Nashville 44 25 15 4 54 122 119 Columbus 44 12 27 5 29 106 147 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 45 28 14 3 59 147 110 Minnesota 44 22 16 6 50 103 110 Colorado 46 24 20 2 50 119 128 Calgary 45 21 19 5 47 110 127 Edmonton 43 16 23 4 36 112 126 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 41 25 11 5 55 120 95 Los Angeles 44 21 15 8 50 97 100 Dallas 43 24 18 1 49 120 125 Phoenix 45 20 18 7 47 114 118 Anaheim 43 14 22 7 35 109 136 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games Washington 4, Tampa Bay 3 Columbus 4, Phoenix 3 Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 4, Florida 1 Anaheim 5, Edmonton 0 Saturday’s Games Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, SO Detroit 3, Chicago 2, OT Colorado 2, Dallas 1 New Jersey 2, Winnipeg 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Toronto 0 N.Y. Islanders 4, Buffalo 2 Carolina 4, Boston 2 San Jose 2, Columbus 1 Nashville 4, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota at St. Louis, late Los Angeles at Calgary, late Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, Noon Carolina at Washington, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 D5

The Hutchinson News

OUTDOORS

Crane catastrophe?

Hunters having a hard season ■ Kansans aren’t alone

as harsh winters, habitat loss hurt Plains hunting.

BY DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press

Pat Sullivan/Associated Press

A pair of whooping cranes walk through shallow marsh water looking for food Dec. 17, 2011, near the Aransas Wildlife Refuge in Fulton, Texas. Scientists are concerned the devastating drought could hurt the recovery of the 300 endangered whooping cranes that winter in Texas.

Drought threatens sole flock still left in the wild

BY RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI Associated Press

FULTON, Texas – Raising its slim, white neck out of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, one of the world’s last surviving whooping cranes hungrily searches a Texas marsh for the blue crabs and berries it devours during its annual migration to the Gulf Coast.

The high-protein diet is supposed to sustain North America’s tallest bird through the winter and prepare it for the nesting season in Canada. But this year, the state’s devastating drought has made food and water scarce, raising worries that the parched conditions could threaten the only self-sustaining flock of cranes left in the wild.

The lack of rain has made estuaries and marshlands too salty for blue crabs to thrive and destroyed a usually plentiful supply of wolf berries. In addition, a long-lasting “red tide” – a toxic algae that blooms in salty water – has made it dangerous for the birds to eat clams, which retain the algae’s toxin and can pass it along the food chain.

“We’re very apprehensive, very concerned, monitoring the population very closely to see what it is the reaction might be,” said Dan Alonso, manager of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, the winter home of

about half of the 300 cranes in the flock.

In 2009, when Texas last suffered a severe drought, an estimated 23 whooping cranes died between November and March, when they typically head north to nest in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park. Tests indicated some had contracted rare diseases and were undernourished.

Scientists believe some died of starvation.

This year, at least one crane has already died, Alonso said.

Scientists are alarmed because they don’t normally see dead birds so early in the season.

Usually, only 1 percent – or about three birds – die over the winter.

“I think we’re going to lose a bunch again this year,” said Tommy Moore, captain of a skimmer boat that takes tourists and bird lovers to view the cranes in Texas’ shallow wetlands.

“The only thing I’ve seen them eat, period, is dead fish off the side of the channel ... There’s just nothing here to eat,” said Moore, who observes the birds nearly every day.

A century ago, the whooping cranes’ majestic 5-foot frame and mournful call were common across the Texas shoreline and as far away as the East and West coasts. But by the 1940s, the pesticide DDT and disappearing habitat decimated the population, leaving only 14 birds in the

whole country.

The eventual ban of DDT and efforts by scientists and Gulf Coast residents who view the cranes as a part of the tranquil landscape helped rebuild a small population.

In addition to the Texas flock, a smaller group cared for by conservationists migrates between Wisconsin and Florida by following an ultralight aircraft. The birds are trained to think of the aircraft as their mother.

There have also been attempts to rebuild the population in Louisiana.

Eventually, Alonso said, scientists hope to grow the population to 1,000 nesting birds and then list the species as threatened – a more secure status than endangered.

Drought can have long-lasting effects on a species’ recovery. For example, if the birds don’t get enough protein during the winter months, more of them could die on the 2,500-mile journey back to their summer nesting grounds, said Lee Ann Linam, a wildlife biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department who grew up near the Aransas refuge and has spent most of her adult life working on the species’ recovery.

Unlike other birds, the cranes don’t stop to eat while flying back to Canada so the nutrition they get in Texas is especially important. In addition, Linam

said, the high-protein diet is key to a successful nesting season.

The cranes only produce one chick per season, so there is little room for failure.

Another concern is water.

When the birds are in Texas, they normally survey a squaremile area on foot for crabs, berries, acorns, worms and insects. But if there is no water, they will fly to drink. That uses up precious energy and potentially makes it easier for predators to nab them.

“The whooping cranes don’t do as well when there are lower amounts of freshwater coming into the bay systems,” Linam said.

Still, scientists hesitate to interfere with the workings of nature. After the drought of 2009 caused some cranes to die, the refuge looked into raising blue crabs to feed the birds. But they quickly discovered that crabs are difficult to farm because they are cannibalistic. And it would cost some $2 a crab if they were successful – too expensive for a cash-strapped program.

So instead, the reserve has taken other steps to help, including trying to capture rain to replenish water holes, revitalizing windmills and burning hundreds of acres of refuge land to make it easier for cranes to forage.

“We need every bird,” Alonso said, to help the species recover.

Study: Yellowstone wolves help trees rebound

BY MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

BILLINGS, Mont. – The return of gray wolves has dramatically altered the landscape in portions of Yellowstone National Park, as new trees take root in areas where the predators have curbed the size of foraging elk herds, according to scientists in a new study.

Stands of aspen, willow and cottonwood are expanding in areas where for decades dense elk populations prevented new growth, said study author William Ripple from Oregon State University.

While other factors may play a role, from a changing climate to wildfires, more than a decade of research has confirmed earlier assertions that the return of Yellowstone’s elk-hungry wolves has spurred new plant growth, he said.

The findings from Ripple and co-author Robert Beschta will be published in the scientific journal Biological Conservation. The study already has been released online.

Wolves are “apex predators, on top of the food web,”

Associated Press

This undated file image provided by Yellowstone National Park, Mont., shows a gray wolf in the wild. A new study says the return of the wolves to the park has helped restore forests.

Ripple said. “They’re more than just charismatic animals that are nice to have around. We’re finding that their function in nature is very important.”

Wolves have spin-off benefits, too, the researchers said: As trees grow taller, the stands provide more habitat for yellow warblers and oth-

er songbirds and more food for beavers, which in turn construct ponds that attract fish, reptiles and amphibians.

The phenomenon has been described as a “landscape of fear” in which a predator’s pursuit of prey has a cascading effect across the ecosystem.

Wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone from Canada in 1995 and 1996 after being killed off early last century.

About 100 now roam the park, thinning elk herd numbers as they feast on the big game animals year-round.

Other studies have indicated a single wolf can kill several elk or more each month

during the winter.

Some scientists dispute the claim that wolves have sparked a restoration among Yellowstone’s aspen.

In a 2010 study, U.S. Geological Survey scientist Matthew Kauffman agreed that foraging elk were the leading cause of the trees’ decline in the park over more than a century. But Kauffman said the decline has continued since wolves returned, even in areas considered risky to elk because they are frequented by the predators.

That’s because elk alter their behavior only slightly to avoid wolves, concluded Kauffman, who also heads the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Although elk numbers are down by about two-thirds in some areas of the park, herd numbers would have to drop even more for aspen to recover, Kauffman said.

Aaron Wirsing, a University of Washington biologist who studies predators’ effects on ecosystems, said 15 years after wolves first came back to Yellowstone, the debate surrounding their impact continues.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Hunters in the northern Plains who’ve grown accustomed to bringing home three pheasants or a deer are finding the years of abundance may be over.

Three brutal winters and a steady loss of habitat have hurt reproduction and reduced the number of animals hunters have seen this season, wildlife and conservation experts say.

Randy White, who’s been hunting South Dakota pheasants for a quarter of a century, said wild birds are out there but hunters are no longer reaching their threebird-per-person limit within the first hour.

“I’m hunting with two very good dogs, and it’s still tough,” said White, who has spent some 30 days this season in fields with his golden retrievers, Annie and Roxy.

“You just got to hunt hard and a lot longer.”

A Christmas with little or no snow should help hens and roosters find food and survive so they can reproduce, said Randy Kreil, wildlife chief of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, but population gains will still be hampered by loss of habitat as land enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program shifts back to farming.

The voluntary CRP program pays landowners not to farm their property. Since its creation in 1985, it has boosted populations of ducks, ring-necked pheasants, prairie chickens, Columbian sharp-tailed grouse and other wildlife by providing areas where they can feed and reproduce, according to the USDA. But the fees paid to landowners haven’t kept pace with increases in crop prices, and many farmers are putting native prairie and even land once considered marginal for farming back into production. If property owners don’t want to farm themselves, they can get more than $100 per acre annually by renting their fields to those who do. The average CRP fee is just $57 an acre.

Monster Buck Classic is set for Jan. 27-29 TOPEKA – The first-ever Monster Buck Classic “We are Kansas” event, presented

by Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland, will be making its debut at the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka Jan. 27-29.

This will be Kansas’ first event in what’s to become an annual statewide Buck contest and Deer Hunting Expo.

The event promotes the sport of deer hunting and outdoor recreation in Kansas by offering a wholesome venue which the general public of Kansas can display their passion for the sport, discover new techniques to enhance their hunting experience and learn more information on conservation practices for the great outdoors.

The contest will conclude 2 p.m. Jan. 29 with prizes and awards given to the bucks in men, women and youth divisions. For more information on the event visit www.monsterbuckclassic.co m, call (316) 247-2309, or email brian@monsterbuckclassic.com.

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COLORADO Today, partly sunny, with a high near 60. Tonight, artly cloudy, with a low around 26. Monday, a 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

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Final NFL playoff games set 49ers

●From Page D1

■ Green Bay to face New

York Giants, Baltimore to battle against Houston.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

After Saturday’s games, the last two divisional National Football League playoff games pit Green Bay against the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Houston Texans.

Going into the game against the Giants, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are best known for all the fireworks they’ve produced on offense.

That’s a good thing for the Super Bowl champions, because they’ve been remarkably vulnerable on defense.

All season, the Packers have been giving up yards in big chunks and bailing themselves out by forcing turnovers. And while the Giants might hope to slow the game down by establishing the run and keeping Rodgers on the sideline, the last meeting between the two teams – a 38-35 victory by the Packers on a last-second field goal Dec. 4 – could mean Sunday is shaping up as another fast-paced game that comes down to the last possession.

With Eli Manning and the offense on a role, the Giants like their chances this time around.

“I think if we get into a shootout like we did last time, I think we will be OK,” wide receiver Victor Cruz said. “But it will have to come down to who has the last touch.”

Meanwhile, the Packers’ defense is looking to hit the reset button in the playoffs.

“This is a fresh start for us to right all our wrongs,” defensive lineman Ryan Pickett said. “We’re excited about it. It’s the same group that did it last year, the same

Broncos ●From Page D1 Saturday night.

The Patriots (14-3), winners of nine straight games, will host either Baltimore or Houston next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.

Saturday night’s romp snapped a three-game postseason losing streak, two of those at Gillette Stadium, and lifted the Patriots to the verge of their fifth Super Bowl appearance in 11 seasons. They’ve won it three times.

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In this file photo, Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed rushes against the New York Jets during the second half of a game in Baltimore. The Ravens face the Houston Texans in an AFC divisional playoff game today. team, so we know it’s there to do it. You just have to do it. Time is running out. This is one-and-done, so we have to get it done.”

Manning can draw on the Giants’ victory in a frigid NFC championship game at Lambeau Field four years ago, but he doesn’t think that experience is relevant.

“It’s a new year, a new team, new players going against a new team,” Manning said. “It’s just a matter of guys executing, guys knowing the game plan, going in there, looking forward to the opportunity that’s ahead of us, getting excited about it and have the attitude that we’re going to go in there and play great foot-

ball.”

In the other Sunday contest with the Ravens and Texans, it’s a different story.

These teams are quite content to run against the grain in the pass-happy NFL. Baltimore relies heavily on running back Ray Rice and a stingy defensive unit led by Pro Bowl linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs. Houston depends on the rushing prowess of Arian Foster and the NFL’s secondranked defense.

Neither team intends to alter that approach in Sunday’s playoff game, so the one that stays true to form the longest likely will advance to the AFC championship game.

Brady even punted with 2:56 remaining, 48 yards on third down.

And so ended one of the season’s most exciting story lines – one that caught the nation’s attention and began when Denver was 1-4 and made Tebow a starter.

The one-time third-stringer promptly won six in a row and seven of eight, with a string of stunning comebacks, and the Broncos ended up backing into the AFC West title.

Brady completed 24 of 32 passes for 321 yards heading into the fourth quarter, and his six touchdowns

matched the NFL playoff record set by Daryle Lamonica in 1969 and matched

by Steve Young in the 1995 Super Bowl. Gronkowski’s three TD catches in the first half matched the NFL record for an entire playoff game.

Tebow struggled to move the Broncos, completing just five of 16 passes for 61 yards through three. He was also strip-sacked on Denver’s sixth play from scrimmage to set up Gronkowski’s diving 10yard touchdown catch that gave New England a 14-0 lead midway.

Graham with 1:37 left and the Saints seemed poised to rally from an early 17-point deficit when Smith and Davis delivered once more.

It was a wild back-andforth finish featuring an impressive passing duel over the waning moments.

Their highlight show came in the opposite end zone from where Clark caught a stretched-out 6yard pass from Montana on Jan. 10, 1982. Saturday’s game-winner by a leaping Davis — who plowed over a defender as he landed – came in the same end zone where Steve Young hit Terrell Owens for a winning TD with 3 seconds left in a 30-27 wild-card win over the Packers in the 1999 playoffs.

T.O.’s grab became known as “The Catch II.” How about this one?

“You’ve got to call it the grab,” Davis said of his play. “We were down. I had to make it happen to take my teammates where we want to go.”

San Francisco triumphed in its first playoff game in nine years and will move on to face the New

York Giants or defending champion Green Bay Packers, who play Sunday. A win by the Giants would give the 49ers the home field.

The 49ers pulled off another last-second win in a season full of them – and on a day former coach George Seifert served as honorary captain for the coin toss. San Francisco came from behind for five victories during the regular season, four on the road.

Davis, who wept on the sideline afterward days after saying he was overwhelmed early by Harbaugh’s thick playbook, finished with seven catches for 180 yards. It was the most yards receiving by a tight end in a playoff game.

He averaged 25.7 yards per catch.

Brees came up big down the stretch just as he did throughout a record-setting season, also hitting Darren Sproles for a 44-yard TD with 4:02 remaining – one of Sproles’ 15 catches for 119 yards.

“It stings right now because of the expectation level that we had coming into this tournament and understanding that if we win here we’re into the

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NFC championship game and anything can happen,” Brees said. “That’s tough.

Tough to swallow at this point.”

The 49ers also showed that defense can still dominate in the days of big passers like Brees.

With Donte Whitner bringing the bruising hits and Dashon Goldson, Patrick Willis and their defensive mates pressuring Brees and forcing turnovers from every angle, surprising San Francisco is a win away from returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since capturing the proud franchise’s fifth championship after the 1994 season.

Brees, whose team was coming off consecutive 600yard games, completed 40 of 63 passes for 462 yards and four touchdowns and was sacked three times. He also threw two interceptions, his first in the postseason in five years, and New Orleans (14-4) fell short again in its quest to get back to the Super Bowl after winning it all two years ago.

The Saints are still searching for the first postseason road victory in franchise history after falling to 0-5.

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Experience with Spectrum and Crystal Reports a plus.

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Pre-employment drug testing and Physical Capacity Profile Testing are required. Background checks and job skills testing may also apply.

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EOE Cimarron Valley Golf Course, Satanta, Ks., is seeking applicants for the position of Groundskeeper /Course Manager. For job information call Jim Holland @ 620-655-5101 or Scott McDonald @ 620-649-7204

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Now Accepting Applications for: LPN’s & RN’s F/T & P/T Benefits Include: BC/BS Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off Sign On Bonuses Offered SEND RESUME TO OR APPLY WITHIN: TRINITY MANOR 510 W. FRONTVIEW DODGE CITY, KS 67801 Budget Rent a Car Now Hiring Customer Service Agents for Hutchinson Part time and full time hours available. Prior retail or customer service experience preferred for Customer Service positions but will train the right candidate. All positions require that you must be 21 years of age with good driving record. We offer competitive compensation paired with performance incentives and uniforms are provided. Please apply at: 1223 East 30th in Hutchinson or 1895 Midfield Rd in Wichita.

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City of Larned is accepting applications for 911 Dispatcher. Will train, but one year experience is preferred. Contact Larned Police Department 285-8545 or nhooton@cityoflarned.com for application and job description. High school diploma/GED and a pre employment drug screening are required.

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COME GROW WITH US! Licensed stylists needed for expanding hair care business! Great Clips is a select service salon offering: competitive wages, bonus pay, great benefits, upbeat environment, best training in the industry & growth opportunities. Positions available in Hutchinson and Wichita (Auburn Pointe & BelPointe Plaza). Learn more and apply online at: GREATCLIPS.COM or call Stephanie at 316-259-1474 Cooperative Grain & Supply, Bazine, KS looking to hire a Custom Applicator for an Agronomy Department. Candidates must have agroomy experience and/or ag background & be a team player. CDL required. Abillity to read/understand maps and/or legal descriptions.

Competitive wages/benefits.

Call Bryan@785-398-2271.

Customer Service Administrative Assistant - Part Time CHS Inc. has an immediate part-time opening for 1st shift Customer Service Administrative Assistant at our Hutchinson, Kansas food manufacturing facility.

Working knowledge of computers with emphasis in Microsoft Office. High school diploma plus three or more years of clerical experience required.

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DISABILITY SUPPORTS OF THE GREAT PLAINS IN HUTCHINSON is currently accepting applications for Direct Support Professionals. We are looking for caring, dependable individuals to assist and support people with developmental disabilities. The responsibilities of the position are varied and may include assisting with daily living skills including but not limited to meal preparation, general hygiene, general housekeeping, and assisting on activities. We have morning, evening, and night shifts available-most fo the positions require some weekends. Apply in person at: 2520 N. Waldron, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

EOE

Employment Opportunity!

Unruh-Foster Inc. a John Deere Dealership with 3 locations is currently seeking an experienced agriculture equipment Service Technician at our Montezuma location. Good benefit package with an incentive program that is no-nonsense & accessible.

Sign-on bonus for experience. Charles Schmidt.

800-279-7283 620-846-2215 Evening receptionist answering a multi-line phone system. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5pm to 8pm and Friday 5pm to 7pm and 3 Saturdays a month from 8am to 6pm.

1100 East 30th Hutchinson, KS Farmers Coop Elevator, Nickerson, KS looking to hire an Operations Manager for an Agronomy Dept.

Candidates must have agronomy experience and /or ag background, & be a team player. CDL required.

Ability to read/understand maps and/or legal descriptions. Competitive wages/benefits, excellent retirement package.

W. of Hutchinson/Wichita.

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Executive Director Baker Arts Center in Liberal, KS has an immediate opening for the Executive Director. The position requires a creative, energetic individual who has a passion for the arts, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in business management, marketing, promotion and resource development.

The Executive Director must be able to form and maintain effective working relationships among Board members, artists, patrons, and the general public.

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. More information is available on the Center’s website: www.bakerartscenter.org.

Mail cover letter & resume by February 1, 2012 to: Baker Arts Center, Attn: Search Committee 624 N. Pershing Ave, Liberal, KS 67901

Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Also employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

NOW HIRING Full and Part-time Help at Kayc’s Car Wash. Please apply in person, 924 East 30th, Hutchinson.

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I AM looking for a highly motivated individual with good communication skills. He/She must be a self-starter with a positive attitude. First year income $35k plus, with unlimited upward mobility. You will be trained in all area of my insurance business.

620-860-2665 for an interview.

Immediate opening for 2 EXPERIENCED Steel Welders & 2 Aluminum Welders.

Starting pay based on experience. Competitive benefits package.

Call Mike Wood or Marvin Neville at 800-301-3487.

Neville Welding, Kingman Job Opportunity for Mobile Ultrasonographer.

25-30 hours/week. No overnight stay required.

RDMS, RVT licensure required. Benefit package offered. Send resume to Mobile Imaging, Inc; 3520 Lakin Avenue; Great Bend, KS 67530 or mobileimaging@ mi.kscoxmail.com.

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Lowen IT is growing and seeking an experienced technical sales person to join our business development team in Hutchinson, Kansas. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, a strong technology background, be self-motivated and willing to work with our fully integrated CRM solution.

Resumes only accepted by email to: hr@lowen.com.

Full job description available at: http://www.lowen.com /jobs.aspx.

EOE KW Trucking, Inc. Osborne, KS Hiring OTR driver, paid health insurance, paid vacation, bonus incentive programs, weekly pay, flexible home time, CDL required. 785-346-2932, Contact Jim or Lucy.

Local company is accepting applications for dispatchers. Immediate openings 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Apply in person at 2611East 17th, Hutchinson.

M-F 8 AM to 4:30PM. Local Office Opening!

Collection Reps Experienced preferred. ŸLucrative Commission Program; ŸExcellent Work Environment; ŸGreat Benefits Package; Apply online at: www.unitedmanagement associates.com.

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Job Fair - Thursday, January 26th Blattner Energy, Inc. will be hosting a job fair for Wind Turbine Projects in Kansas and Oklahoma. We are looking for safety conscience personnel with experience or interest in the following positions: Ÿ General Laborers Ÿ Wind Turbine Installation Ÿ CDL Licensed Truck Drivers (must have acceptable driving record) Ÿ Equipment Operators (Dozer, Excavator, Motorgrader, Skidsteer, Loader) Ÿ Crane Operators Ÿ Mechanic (must have valid CDL, ability to obtain Hazmat endorsement and own assortment of tools) Ÿ Oiler (must have valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement) Ÿ Supervisors (Superintendent, Foreman, Leadman) Ÿ Transmission Line (Digger Truck Op, Pole Dresser, Lineman) Interested parties are encouraged to stop by the Wichita Workforce Center, 150 N Main St, Wichita, KS from 9am - 4pm on Thursday, January 26th.

If unable to attend the job fair please complete an application on-line at www.blattnerenergy.com (please specify if willing to travel); or call 1-888-356-2307 to request an application.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Location Manager -Hutchinson, KS Must have excellent organizational skills in addition prior management or supervisory experience.

Must be a self-starter and able to multi task in this high volume store. We offer competitive salary with bonus performance incentives. Please apply at Budget Rent A Car 1223 E. 30th in Hutchinson or at 1895 Midfield Rd in Wichita.

Looking for a career?

We have an opening for a regional (Western Kansas) hourly Loss Prevention Specialist. Some of the duties include: protecting company assets through the execution of safety, inventory recovery and internal and external theft reduction programs.

Monitor surveillance equipment. Identify, observe and apprehend shoplifters and others (internal or external) involved in acts of dishonesty. Qualified applicants should send resume to: josh.lee@dillonstores.com

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ADAMS ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING LLC has immediate opening for Plumber, Plumber Apprentice, HVAC and Helpers. Must pass drug test. Please call 620-672-7290 or come by 606 N. Main, Pratt, KS 67124 ADMINISTRATIVE/ ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT: Fulltime position in small office. Must be able to multi-task, be goal oriented and a self-starter, have a solid work ethic, and be a team player. Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word are required.

Experience with Spectrum and Crystal Reports a plus.

Benefit package offered.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send resume to: PO Box 325, McPherson, KS 67460.

EOE Analyst / Developer NCA is looking for a qualified candidate who has a solid understanding of MS Access, Excel and VBA as well as knowledge of SQL. For more details and to submit a resume, please visit NCAKS.com

DISABILITY SUPPORTS OF THE GREAT PLAINS IN HUTCHINSON is currently accepting applications for Direct Support Professionals. We are looking for caring, dependable individuals to assist and support people with developmental disabilities. The responsibilities of the position are varied and may include assisting with daily living skills including but not limited to meal preparation, general hygiene, general housekeeping, and assisting on activities. We have morning, evening, and night shifts available-most fo the positions require some weekends. Apply in person at: 2520 N. Waldron, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

EOE

Employment Opportunity!

Unruh-Foster Inc. a John Deere Dealership with 3 locations is currently seeking an experienced agriculture equipment Service Technician at our Montezuma location. Good benefit package with an incentive program that is no-nonsense & accessible.

Sign-on bonus for experience. Charles Schmidt.

800-279-7283 620-846-2215 Evening receptionist answering a multi-line phone system. Hours are Monday through Thursday 5pm to 8pm and Friday 5pm to 7pm and 3 Saturdays a month from 8am to 6pm.

Local Office Opening!

Collection Reps Experienced preferred.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

ŸLucrative Commission Program; ŸExcellent Work Environment; ŸGreat Benefits Package;

Laird Noller Automotive is searching for Individuals who want to build a career.

We offer the Best Pay Plan in the Area. 2 months paid training, 5 Day work week, 401K, Health,Dental & Paid Vacation. Bonuses Based on Performance. You provide a positive attitude, clean driving record, drug free, self motivated, honest, with a strong work ethic. So come on down and ask for Brian, Heath or Tom and join our Team, where Fast, Friendly, Fair & Easy is how we do business, here at Laird Noller Automotive 1421East 30th, Hutchinson, KS 620-665-5567 or 800-467-0909

Apply online at: www.unitedmanagement associates.com.

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Location Manager -Hutchinson, KS Must have excellent organizational skills in addition prior management or supervisory experience.

Must be a self-starter and able to multi task in this high volume store. We offer competitive salary with bonus performance incentives. Please apply at Budget Rent A Car 1223 E. 30th in Hutchinson or at 1895 Midfield Rd in Wichita.

Looking for a career?

We have an opening for a regional (Western Kansas) hourly Loss Prevention Specialist. Some of the duties include: protecting company assets through the execution of safety, inventory recovery and internal and external theft reduction programs.

Monitor surveillance equipment. Identify, observe and apprehend shoplifters and others (internal or external) involved in acts of dishonesty. Qualified applicants should send resume to: josh.lee@dillonstores.com

by Thursday 1/19/2012.

Wanted: HVAC Technician Must have experience Wages negotiable Lin Goode & Company 519 S. Jackson Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4349 Work Over Rig Crew needed at Central Kansas Oil & Gas Company, experience required. Please call 832-509-8713 or fax resume to: 620-532-1009

Drivers KW Trucking, Inc. Osborne, KS Hiring OTR driver, paid health insurance, paid vacation, bonus incentive programs, weekly pay, flexible home time, CDL required. 785-346-2932, Contact Jim or Lucy.

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Now Accepting Applications for: LPN’s & RN’s F/T & P/T Benefits Include: BC/BS Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off Sign On Bonuses Offered SEND RESUME TO OR APPLY WITHIN: TRINITY MANOR 510 W. FRONTVIEW DODGE CITY, KS 67801 Budget Rent a Car Now Hiring Customer Service Agents for Hutchinson Part time and full time hours available. Prior retail or customer service experience preferred for Customer Service positions but will train the right candidate. All positions require that you must be 21 years of age with good driving record. We offer competitive compensation paired with performance incentives and uniforms are provided. Please apply at: 1223 East 30th in Hutchinson or 1895 Midfield Rd in Wichita.

City of Larned is accepting applications for 911 Dispatcher. Will train, but one year experience is preferred. Contact Larned Police Department 285-8545 or nhooton@cityoflarned.com for application and job description. High school diploma/GED and a pre employment drug screening are required.

Starting salary is DOQ. EOE COME GROW WITH US! Licensed stylists needed for expanding hair care business! Great Clips is a select service salon offering: competitive wages, bonus pay, great benefits, upbeat environment, best training in the industry & growth opportunities. Positions available in Hutchinson and Wichita (Auburn Pointe & BelPointe Plaza). Learn more and apply online at: GREATCLIPS.COM or call Stephanie at 316-259-1474 Cooperative Grain & Supply, Bazine, KS looking to hire a Custom Applicator for an Agronomy Department. Candidates must have agroomy experience and/or ag background & be a team player. CDL required. Abillity to read/understand maps and/or legal descriptions.

Competitive wages/benefits.

Call Bryan@785-398-2271.

Customer Service Administrative Assistant - Part Time CHS Inc. has an immediate part-time opening for 1st shift Customer Service Administrative Assistant at our Hutchinson, Kansas food manufacturing facility.

Working knowledge of computers with emphasis in Microsoft Office. High school diploma plus three or more years of clerical experience required.

Please apply in person CHS Inc. - Protein Food Group, Human Resources 2701 E. 11th Hutchinson Ks. 67504-1099 EOE Local company is accepting applications for dispatchers. Immediate openings 2nd & 3rd shifts.

Apply in person at 2611East 17th, Hutchinson.

M-F 8 AM to 4:30PM.

1100 East 30th Hutchinson, KS Farmers Coop Elevator, Nickerson, KS looking to hire an Operations Manager for an Agronomy Dept.

Candidates must have agronomy experience and /or ag background, & be a team player. CDL required.

Ability to read/understand maps and/or legal descriptions. Competitive wages/benefits, excellent retirement package.

W. of Hutchinson/Wichita.

Call, Allen @ 620-422-3221 Immediate opening for 2 EXPERIENCED Steel Welders & 2 Aluminum Welders.

Starting pay based on experience. Competitive benefits package.

Call Mike Wood or Marvin Neville at 800-301-3487.

Neville Welding, Kingman IT SALES CONSULTANT: Lowen IT is growing and seeking an experienced technical sales person to join our business development team in Hutchinson, Kansas. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, a strong technology background, be self-motivated and willing to work with our fully integrated CRM solution.

Resumes only accepted by email to: hr@lowen.com.

Full job description available at: http://www.lowen.com /jobs.aspx.

EOE Job Fair - Thursday, January 26th Blattner Energy, Inc. will be hosting a job fair for Wind Turbine Projects in Kansas and Oklahoma. We are looking for safety conscience personnel with experience or interest in the following positions: Ÿ General Laborers Ÿ Wind Turbine Installation Ÿ CDL Licensed Truck Drivers (must have acceptable driving record) Ÿ Equipment Operators (Dozer, Excavator, Motorgrader, Skidsteer, Loader) Ÿ Crane Operators Ÿ Mechanic (must have valid CDL, ability to obtain Hazmat endorsement and own assortment of tools) Ÿ Oiler (must have valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement) Ÿ Supervisors (Superintendent, Foreman, Leadman) Ÿ Transmission Line (Digger Truck Op, Pole Dresser, Lineman) Interested parties are encouraged to stop by the Wichita Workforce Center, 150 N Main St, Wichita, KS from 9am - 4pm on Thursday, January 26th.

If unable to attend the job fair please complete an application on-line at www.blattnerenergy.com (please specify if willing to travel); or call 1-888-356-2307 to request an application.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Opportunity for Mobile Ultrasonographer.

25-30 hours/week. No overnight stay required.

RDMS, RVT licensure required. Benefit package offered. Send resume to Mobile Imaging, Inc; 3520 Lakin Avenue; Great Bend, KS 67530 or mobileimaging@ mi.kscoxmail.com.

Means Opportunity We are looking for MANAGERS 5 day work week, paid vacation, free meals, free uniform, paid insurance.

Apply at any local McDonald’s Restaurant, or apply online at: www.mcstate.com NOW HIRING Full and Part-time Help at Kayc’s Car Wash. Please apply in person, 924 East 30th, Hutchinson.

PrairieLand Partners John Deere, McPherson is looking for an experienced Parts Counter Salesperson. Qualified candidates will have previous parts experience, a great customer service attitude and a willingness to work hard. PrairieLand provides an excellent team environment and great benefit package. Come work for a leader!! Submit cover letter and resume to: careers@prairieland partners.com Job #P100 Quality Assurance Lab Technician CHS Inc. has an immediate full-time opening for 1st shift QA lab assistant at our Hutchinson, Kansas food manufacturing facility.

Experience in the food industry a plus but not required. Computer experience using Microsoft Office preferred. High School Diploma or GED required, with some college preferred. Prior food laboratory experience a plus but not required. Starting wage commeasurable to experience. Excellent benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), pension, and profit sharing.

Please apply in person or send response to: CHS Inc. - Protein Food Group, Human Resources 2701 E. 11th P.O. Box 1099 Hutchinson Ks. 67504-1099 EOE Seeking experienced Journeyman HVAC installer for full-time career orientated employment opportunitiy. Residential and commercial service work performed. Having skills in plumbing or electrical is a plus. Service van provided. 35 year old family owned company.

Lennox and Carrier dealer.

Guaranteed 40 hrs wk. Full benefit package. Contact Ben @ 620-257-3221 WANTED - PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT The City of Little River, Kansas, approximately 500 population, is accepting applications for position in the public works department. Duties to include gas maintenance and distribution, water and wastewater treatment and streets. Prefer experience in gas distribution and willing to OQ qualify.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 125 Main Street or call (620) 897-6260. Send resume to P.O. Box 126, Little River, Ks. 67457.

All applications must be received no later than 4pm January 27, 2012.

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Benefits include medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation. Physical examination/drug/alcohol screen required.

APAC-KANSAS, INC., SHEARS Hutchinson, KS Apply online at: oldcastlecareers.com Requisition #1456 Equal Opportunity Employer

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CMA 2ND & 3rd SHIFTS WALDRON PLACE A.L.F. Applications required and available at Waldron Place 1700 East 23rd.

Hutchinson, Ks.

CNA, HHA, & HMK We have immediate openings to help our clients in their homes in the Hutchinson area.

Apply on line at 267home.net or in person at 2100 N. Waldron Ste 3, Hutchinson Drug Free workplace EOE m/f/v/h

Saint Francis Community Services is seeking: Social Workers for our Pratt and Great Bend offices; LBSW, LPC, LMSW, LMFT. Licensed professionals to serve children & families.

Provides case mgmt. for foster care reintegration.

Performance Improvement Coordinator: BS/BA in Business or Human Svcs.

Compiles data & completes performance improvement reports for child welfare programs. Ability to navigate data bases, prepare & analyze Excel spreadsheets, strong Microsoft Office skills. Some travel involved.

Saint Francis Community Services offers an excellent benefit package & competitive wages.

Submit resume to: ellen.bishop@st-francis.orgor visit our website: www.st-francis.org EOE.

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PrairieLand Partners John Deere, McPherson is looking for an experienced Parts Counter Salesperson. Qualified candidates will have previous parts experience, a great customer service attitude and a willingness to work hard. PrairieLand provides an excellent team environment and great benefit package. Come work for a leader!! Submit cover letter and resume to: careers@prairieland partners.com Job #P100

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REGIONAL DRIVER Bulk cement hauling, home weekends, good pay.

620-899-4034

Seeking experienced Journeyman HVAC installer for full-time career orientated employment opportunitiy. Residential and commercial service work performed. Having skills in plumbing or electrical is a plus. Service van provided. 35 year old family owned company.

Lennox and Carrier dealer.

Guaranteed 40 hrs wk. Full benefit package. Contact Ben @ 620-257-3221

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CHS Inc. has an immediate full-time opening for 1st shift QA lab assistant at our Hutchinson, Kansas food manufacturing facility.

Experience in the food industry a plus but not required. Computer experience using Microsoft Office preferred. High School Diploma or GED required, with some college preferred. Prior food laboratory experience a plus but not required. Starting wage commeasurable to experience. Excellent benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), pension, and profit sharing.

Please apply in person or send response to: CHS Inc. - Protein Food Group, Human Resources 2701 E. 11th P.O. Box 1099 Hutchinson Ks. 67504-1099 EOE

Work Over Rig Crew needed at Central Kansas Oil & Gas Company, experience required. Please call 832-509-8713 or fax resume to: 620-532-1009

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Land Auction

Located at Pine Village Wellness Center.

86 22nd Ave, Moundridge KS

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at 10 AM

160 +/- Acres Harvey County SE 1/4 of 33-22-3W HV CO.KS. Land is located from the intersection of U.S. Hwy 50 & Burmac Rd, Burrton, KS 4 miles N & ½ mile E. This tract is pasture land with a pond.

Christian J. & Anna Goering Heirs, Sellers

VAN SCHMIDT Auctioneer/Real Estate

Van Schmidt, Auctioneer 620-367-3800 Farmers Natl. Co. 402-496-3276 www.hillsborofreepress.com

Laird Noller Automotive is searching for Individuals who want to build a career.

We offer the Best Pay Plan in the Area. 2 months paid training, 5 Day work week, 401K, Health,Dental & Paid Vacation. Bonuses Based on Performance. You provide a positive attitude, clean driving record, drug free, self motivated, honest, with a strong work ethic. So come on down and ask for Brian, Heath or Tom and join our Team, where Fast, Friendly, Fair & Easy is how we do business, here at Laird Noller Automotive 1421East 30th, Hutchinson, KS 620-665-5567 or 800-467-0909

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Title III Project Director Will provide grant leadership and supervision of federal grant to develop online courses and advising program, ensure compliance with all regulations, ensure completion of grant activities, complete required reports, serve as the college liaison with the U.S. Department of Education and direct the Student & Career Initiatives program activities.

Preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher, experience with federally funded projects, budgeting, and administering other educational projects. For full consideration send completed PCC employment application, resume and transcripts to Personnel Director, Pratt Community College, 348 NE S.R. 61, Pratt, KS 67124.

620-450-2139. Visit our web site www.prattcc.edu to apply online or download application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

AA/EOE Federal funds of $1.83 million fund 70% of the five-year grant program.

No non-governmental funding sources will be used to finance the program. Position to be filled as soon as possible and concludes September 30, 2014.

USD 369, Burrrton Schools, has an immediate opening for the position of evening custodian. This is a full-time classified staff position. For additional information and application please contact Tammy Unruh,: Administrative Assistant, 105 E Lincoln, PO Box 369, Burrton, Kansas 67020.

620-463-3840

WANTED - PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT The City of Little River, Kansas, approximately 500 population, is accepting applications for position in the public works department. Duties to include gas maintenance and distribution, water and wastewater treatment and streets. Prefer experience in gas distribution and willing to OQ qualify.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 125 Main Street or call (620) 897-6260. Send resume to P.O. Box 126, Little River, Ks. 67457.

All applications must be received no later than 4pm January 27, 2012.

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DOT Physical, $50.

Gill Chiropractic.

620-669-8000.

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Adoptions

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Fairlawn Burial Park Section 5 (Very Rare) 1 Space, value is $1445.00/ (will negotiate) 620-665-1151

DRIVERS WANTED

U.S. Xpress is now hiring for a dedicated account.

— Local w/some overnight — 34 cents per mile — Off 2 days per week — Great benefits Requires CDL A and 3 months OTR experience.

Must live within 50 miles of Hutchinson.

866-475-3621

Drivers: GREAT HOMETIME! Paid Weekly/Full Benefits!

CDL-A with Hazmat; 1 year experience. 23YOA & Good MVR. 316-832-9300 or 800-682-2750 Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com

ADOPT: A happy, secure family yearns for a 1st baby to love & cherish.

Expenses paid.

Rose, 1-888-449-0803 ADOPT: A happy, secure family yearns for a 1st baby to love & cherish.

Expenses paid. Rose, 1-888-449-0803 ADOPTION: Energetic, fun loving well-educated couple looking to adopt a newborn child from a caring birth mother. Expenses Paid.

Call Stefanie & Kevin at 1-866-816-3251

Lost/Found

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LOST 12-23-2011, Mens gold wedding band in pair of gloves @ Walmart or Orschelns. 620-615-1936

TRUCK DRIVER TRUCK DRIVER needed; low-boy experience, Class A, CDL, hazmat and tanker endorsement.

Experienced and capable of loading and moving heavy construction equipment. Requires some overnight travel.

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Newer equipment. 100% NO touch. 1-800-528-7825

Financial Services 124 Starting off the new year with old debt. Are you still accumulating old bills? In need of immediate financial assistance.

Can Cor is your solution 888-325-7880.

Medical Help

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CMA 2ND & 3rd SHIFTS WALDRON PLACE A.L.F. Applications required and available at Waldron Place 1700 East 23rd.

Hutchinson, Ks.

Antiques

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ABILENE, KS. 5 Antique Malls and Shops 15th Annual Storewide Sales. January 14th through January 31st.

Open daily!

Sporting Goods

451

Are you having problems with racoons, beavers, or foxes? Give Brad a call for all your trapping needs in Reno, Harvey or Marion county.620-217-6730 FISHING TACKLE Large lot of tackle, most from late 50’s thru 80’s.

620-665-8545/200-4782 GUN SHOW JAN. 21-22 SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 9-3 TOPEKA, KS KANSAS EXPOCENTRE (19TH & TOPEKA BLVD) BUY-SELL-TRADE INFO: (563) 927-8176 Remington model 5, 22 rifle. New $200.

620-665-5416

Home Furnishings 460 BRAND NEW MATTRESS SETS Mattress and foundation.

ONLY $121! 620-665-7625.

Liftchairs, now only $599.

Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery. 620-665-7625.

CNA, HHA, & HMK We have immediate openings to help our clients in their homes in the Hutchinson area.

Apply on line at 267home.net or in person at 2100 N. Waldron Ste 3, Hutchinson Drug Free workplace EOE m/f/v/h Part Time Caregiver for elderly man.

Must have references, Write Caregiver, 15 29th Court, Hutchinson, KS 67502

Saint Francis Community Services is seeking: Social Workers for our Pratt and Great Bend offices; LBSW, LPC, LMSW, LMFT. Licensed professionals to serve children & families.

Provides case mgmt. for foster care reintegration.

Performance Improvement Coordinator: BS/BA in Business or Human Svcs.

Compiles data & completes performance improvement reports for child welfare programs. Ability to navigate data bases, prepare & analyze Excel spreadsheets, strong Microsoft Office skills. Some travel involved.

Saint Francis Community Services offers an excellent benefit package & competitive wages.

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Oak Armoire, $450. 2 off white recliners, small $200, large $350. 1 traditional sofa brown & tan, $450.

Occasional chair, brown & cream, $300. Will sell independently or as a group, like new. 620-663-5584

Peach Swivel /Rocker Chair, $30.

316-350-5043, Hutch.

Appliances

461

Large Kenmore Refrigerator, top freezer, with ice maker, $275.

316-350-5043, Hutch.

REFRIGERATORS; Gas & electric ranges; washer & dryers; freezers; 1212 W. 4th. 663-3195.

Sale on: Good used Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, & Ranges.

Serviced & Guaranteed!

We also can repair yours.

Willems Appliances.

663-8382.

Musical Instruments 470 Ibanez 6 string acoustic/electric guitar.

620-257-3762

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2009 Kymco Agility 50 Scooter, 550 miles, Runs perfect, Great for getting around town, Includes cover and riding glasses. $1,100.

620-200-6847 Beautiful King bed, circular sectional divan, classical record albums, historical books, dining tables & chair sets, antique china hutch & server, Avon bottles & liquor decanters collections, cabinet sewing machine, two complete china sets, cutlery sets and beautifully bound set of “Books of Poems.” TO SEE PHONE 620-662-6165.

Enjoy mobility with near new POWERCHAIR. Price negotiable. Also, electric hospital bed, $100.

620-755-4785 Extension ladder, Wood, 28ft, very good condition, $275.00 cash 620-665-5215

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480 Farm Equipment

Like new small cement safe, has combination.

Ping pong table made by a shop teacher. 2 neat trunks. Like new exercise bike. 620-286-5345 Mobile Home with land, ready to move in, great value. Approx 1500 sq ft, 3Br 2Ba, serious offers only, no renters.

785-789-4991

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Redwood siding, 5 in. by 18 ft. long.

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620-682-2317.

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Are you having problems with racoons, beavers, or foxes? Give Brad a call for all your trapping needs in Reno, Harvey or Marion county.620-217-6730 HARLEY’S FENCING and PASTURE CLEARING. Insured. Free estimates.

Yoder, KS. 620-899-4410.

Feed/Seed

1100 E. 30th, Hutch 620-662-6631 midwestsuperstore.com

Alfalfa WT, squares, grinding quality, 5 years old, no chemical residue, 500 available, delivered, you stack. $5.50 316-772-5057

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For Sale 36 Fall calving cows with 200-300 lbs calves at site 620-532-4590

2010 Ford Focus SE, 4Dr, 5 to choose from. Full power. $13,529. #1777T.

Game Leases

690

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1100 E. 30th, Hutch620-662-6631 midwestsuperstore.com êêêêêêêê 1995 Plymouth Voyager $1,495; 1999 Grand Am GT, after market rims, CD, loaded, $3,495; 1996 Dodge Caravan, leather, loaded, $1,995; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee $3,495; 2002 Tahoe, leather, loaded, $5,995; 1999 Chevy Cavalier, 90K $2995; 2001 Pontiac Sunfire 4 door $3495; 1999 Grand Prix GT $3995; 2000 Buick Century $3995; 2002 Taurus $3995; 2005 Neon $4450; 2001 VW Bug, leather, sunroof $5995; 620-960-1840, DEALER. 804 W. 5th, Hutch êêêêêêêê BUYING CARS, TRUCKS, & TRACTORS, RUNNING OR NOT.PAYING TOP PRICE. 620-664-1159

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Lost older large size sheltie - tri color, female. Lost from Stafford area but last seen in Reno county headed east. Please help us find her. 620-234-6943 or 620-727-5496 LOST: Irish Setter, male, very friendly. South Hutch area.

620-755-3797

Farmer Wants

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Wanted Summer Pasture for cow/calves pairs, consider any size, 2012 season. 316-444-2598 WANTED: Ford Tractor, 1950-51-52, w/small V8 engine, very good overall condition, Buerki Farms, 14707 W. Pawnee, Wichita WANTED: G & Allis Tractor, all equipment, hydraulic lift, very good condition. Buerki Farms, 14707 W. Pawnee, Wichita WANTED: Needing grass w/or without care for 25-100 pairs or anything in between. Either year round or just summer.

620-285-5323

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22 Ft Krause disc model 4800. New 22’’ discs with hydralic lift on wing wheels. very good. 620-257-2458 50 new 55 gallon steel drums, $2 each, 20 300 gallon totes, $25 each, 20 big square alfalfa bales, $90 a bale.

620-532-3408 evenings 1994 J D 9600 Combine, duals, 4x4, bin extensions, chaff spreader, through shop every year, yield monitor, 3,960 separator hours, $40,000 obo.

620-257-8781 611A Oswalt all steel chuckwagon feed box on 1969 Chevy. $1,200.

620-243-3739 Exceptionally nice 1997 9500 Anniversary Special combine. Updated to 9510, has low hours, just reconditioned and field ready.

Also nice 925 Flexhead.

785-452-5685 or 785-227-2578 IHC—M Tractor, American loader, M&M’s propane model M & gas model G, $1,200 each. 620-385-2706 J D 843 corn head, poly snouts, Clarke Machine, knife rolls, PTO shafts, with wedge kit & header trailer, excellent condition, $11,500 obo. 620-257-8781 Krause Kolar Chisel Model 4800, 9 shank, 12ft very good. Danish ting levelers. 620-257-2458 Perkins 236 Irrigation engine, with clutch and heat exchanger. Good condition. $2,200. 620-257-8787

1100 E. 30th, Hutchinson 620-662-6631 midwestsuperstore.com

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Vans

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09 Ford cargo van with tommy list. About 20K miles, good condition.

620-662-1473.

2008 Chevrolet Uplander 67,000 MILES, EXTRA CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT, ONE OWNER, BEST PRICE MUST SELL IMMEDIATELY. $11350. B & K INC. 2601 N. Main Hutchinson 620-960-1698

SUVs

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89 Chevy Suburban, runs great, good tires, bad paint.

620-682-2317.

1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, 4.0L V6, 2 wheel drive, moon roof, pacific green with tan leather interior, good condition, all the 97,500 miles options, $3,900.00 620-278-6591

2000 Ford Expedition XLT, 4X4, loaded. $7,238. #1759TA

1100 E. 30th, Hutch 620-662-6631 midwestsuperstore.com

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2010 Toyota Corolla LE, 5 to choose from $13,700. #1740T.

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1978 Custom Nova for sale. Needs some work.

620-662-8476

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50 big round bales soybean thrashings, and 40-4x4x8 square bales CPR grass for sale. Call 620-727-3016

Livestock

GOT A NEW puppy in your house? Puppy Kindergarten (Ages 8 to 18 weeks) and obedience classes.

Class sizes limited so sign up now. Call Hutchinson Kennel Club, 620-662-4782

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited, leather, alloys, loaded. 5 to choose from, $14,790. #1772T

WE BUILD Pasture Fence. Yoder Fence 620-465-3446

Seed Oats for sale. Carter Barker, 620-672-2490

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2007 Mazda MAZDA3, Fun,economical little car to drive! 4 cylinder,automatic 61,800mi.$9,950obo.Call (620)242-4012 2008 Buick LaCrosse, 42,500 miles, near new tires & battery, remote start, cloth seats, very clean car, Must Sell! $13,950. OBO. 620-694-0054

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2010 Chevy Suburban LT, loaded, $8,272. #1723TA

Auto Parts 1100 E. 30th, Hutch 620-662-6631 midwestsuperstore.com Honda CR-V, 2001 All wheel drive, leather interior, power locks and windows, fold down rear seats, 23-25 mpg, 4 cylinder, 192,000 miles, below blue book value at $5,500.

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CRIS COREY STATE FARM Check us out at hutchmarketplace.com

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Painting/Papering

WALLPAPER BY KATHY Paper stripping and hanging. Free Estimates 620-663-7193

Pest Control

ADVANCE TERMITE & PEST CONTROL Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

Plumbing

STANGE PLUMBING Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

Retail

AMELIA BEADELIA’S Check us out at AmeliaBeadelias.com or hutchmarketplace.com BALLOON EXPRESS Check us out at hutchmarketplace.com BUDGET BLINDS Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

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Salons

ALL THAT JAZZ Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

Schools/Education

EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

Septic Tank Cleaning

LICENSED TO Install all Septic systems and lagoons. Walton Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Sterling KS 620-278-3462

Services

AMERICAN RED CROSS Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - CAMP KANZA Check us out at hutchmarketplace.com

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UNITED WAY Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

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Tree Removal/Trimming G&B Tree Trimming & Removal.

Licensed & insured.

620-664-3390.

IMEL TREE SERVICE Licensed and Insured Spraying, fertilizing. Hand clip and sheared, Evergreens and bushes to perfection. Call 620-665-7034 after 4pm or 620-200-9691

Veterinarians

APPLE LANE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Check us out at: hutchmarketplace.com

To Place An Ad in the Service Directory Call: 620-694-5704 or Toll Free 800-766 5704

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1995 Ford F150, super cab, XLT, short bed, very good condition, $3,000 obo. 620-755-3873

2006 Dodge 3500 dually Cummins 2 wheel drive big horn 6 sp manual 113K , $21,500 OBO 899-1766

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2005 GMC Sierra SLT, Z71 4X4, 5.3L, crew cab, red, 107K, very clean, $14,600.

316-640-3921 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Pickup. 4x4, diesel, 150K miles, very good condition. $20,850.

620-802-1188 or 662-2121.

2006 Chevy Silverado HD 2500, 4x4, 6L auto, 85K, w/ flatbed or factory 8ft. bed, $16,595. 316-772-3321 Ford Escape XLT, 2008, 4x4,68000 miles,excellent condition, $14900.00. Call 620-474-0365

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LaCrosse Livestock Market Inc. 785-222-2586 or Frank Seidel 785-650-4919 Early Consignments for Wednesday, January 18th, 2012.

Special Cow Sale: Open Heifers: 25) Blk open Replacement Hfs/weaned/vac 25) Blk Open Replacement HFS (pending) Bred Heifers: 50) Blk/Baldy Heifers Brd Blk-start March 13th for 60 days/Northern Origin 21) Ang Brd Heifers/home-raised/vac 10) RdANgX Heifers Brd Red Angus 10) Blk Home-raised Heifers Brd Blk (Mid-Feb Calvers) 10) Blk/Rd Cows Brd RdAng/Feb/Mar Calves 5) Blk/Baldy Heifers Brd Blk Pairs: 60-65) Angus Fall Pairs (250# calves at side) Bred Char/bulls in Dec. 1st 12) Blk Pairs(200+ calves at side) 4-6yr Bred Char/bulls in Nov 1st 9) Blk Pairs (150-200# calves at side) 4-6yr Bred Cows: 55) Mostly Blk Bred Cows/some pairs/3-6yr(Dispersal) 50) Blk Cows Bred Blk (4-7yr) start calving end of Feb 40) Blk Cows Bred Blk-late Feb calvers 25) Blk Bred Cows/some pairs 20) Blk Cows Bred Blk (solid & older) 20) Blk Bred Cows (solid & older) 10) Blk/Rd Cow Older Bred RdAng/Feb/Mar calvers 8) Red Bred Cows (3-8yr) 5) Ang Cows Bred Angus (3-5yr) some A.I.d 4) Blk Bred Cows (4-5yr) Bulls: 2) Angus Breeding Bulls 2) Char Breeding Bulls (2-3yrs old) More in smaller and later consignments!

For updates: www.lacrosselivestock.com

712 RVs/Campers

Cheverolet Silverado 1500 Z-71, 2000 Extended cab with 3rd door. Has surface rust on both sides of bed above tires. Good running truck and has been very dependable. 94K miles.

Winter is coming and this 4WD will get you through anything. $7,250 or best offer !! 620-727-3775

Trailers

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93 GMC 1500, 5.7L, good.body, all part, good tires.

620-682-2317.

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5’ x 10’, ATV’s, 16 ‘ utility, 18’ car hauler, 20’ 7K car hauler, 25’ 7K and 25’ dually tandem goose necks, horse and livestock trailers.

FTS Trailer Sales 612 S. Main, South Hutch 620-474-1001

LOOK AT 40 UNITS! Open or enclosed. 2021 East 4th. 620-663-6150 for size and cost.

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620-200-6847 Dan’s Cycle buys late model bikes and 4x4 ATV’s. Hold the date for our winter open house, featuring old bike show and swap meet. Jan. 28th. danscycle.com 620-327-5001, Hesston

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HCC Student Housing, $250; near campus, bills paid. some 620-664-2492.

ALL RENTAL or real estate property advertisements in this newspaper are subject to The Federal Housing Act of 1968, as amended, which makes it illegal to advertise any ‘’preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or an intention to make any discrimination.’’ This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of the law. effective Amendments, March 12, 1989, added ‘handicap’ and ‘familial’ status to discrimination categories.

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2 Bedroom Town homes, $420 month rent, $300 Security deposit.

Section 8 also available.

Washer/Dryer hookups; Basements; Lawn Service; Close to shopping; Community room available; Knowledgeable 24 Hr. maintenance staff!

Call 620-663-6291 today!

694-5704 800-766-5704 14 EAST 2ND. Convenience of downtown, clean 1 & 2 bedrooms, camera monitored, appliances.

Sorry No Pets. 663-3341 www.ranemanagement.com

101 E. 7th, 1 bedroom, central heat/air, $350/$350.

620-664-5358 620-200-7785 203 E. Avenue A, Studio, $310; 2 bedroom, $400; 417 E. Ave. B, 1-1/2 bedroom, $350; No Pets.

620-663-8906.

529 E. 6th Apt. 2, Nice 1 bedroom Duplex, $350/350 plus utilities. Pets Ok. 620-708-5623 728 1/2 E. 6th, studio, $290 month. Perfect for 1.

620-960-1442 829 E. 1st, apartment E, appliances, NO PETS, utilities paid, $395/$275.

620-664-1327 908 E. 17th: 2 bedroom, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup. $450/$450. 620-664-5358 or 620-200-7785 3117 Belmont #D: 2 bedroom, central heat/air, $400/$400. 474-0745 3117 Belmont, Apt. A, 1 bedroom, central heat/air, $325/325. 620-474-0745

— 2/3 Bedrooms — Washer/Dryer Connections — Playground/Pool — Storm Shelter — Gymnasium

1300 East 33rd 669-0810

Rent is not based on income, income guidelines apply.

ALL BILLS PAID, WINDSOR SQUARE. Peaceful & quiet.

Range & refrigerator.

NO PETS, 2 bedrooms: Ground floor $565 & upstairs $555; Also 1015 N. Main, Large 2 bedroom, lower apt. $525.

Terry Messing, Realtor.

620-662-2336 or evenings 620-662-4265.

Available 1st of February, $400/200, no pets/no smokers, includes all utilities. 664-3801.

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BEST VIEWS IN CITY: Plaza Towers, quiet, clean, affordable, unique, downtown convenience, all ages welcome, laundry. Sorry no pets. 663-3341.

CLEAN / SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom apartments featuring spacious kitchen, fireplace, walk-in closet, balcony, laundry, 1½ bath and more.

« «POOL« « NORTH HAMPTON (S. of Health E-Quip) VILLAGER 12th & Severance COUNTRY WOODS 700 W. 30th www.ranemanagement.com Sorry, No Pets.

663-3341 East 24th, 2 bedroom, appliances, hookups, parking, some bills paid. $485.

620-663-9236

Eastgate Village/Coventry North of the Hospital 1 bedroom ,2 bedrooms, and 3 bedrooms.

Swimming pool, carport & garages, washer/dryer hookups, appliances, Lease Required, NO PETS. Call Michelle 620-664-8555 HERITAGE APARTMENTS 401 EAST AVE A Recently Remodeled, New Appliances. Clean and Spacious Studios, 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments.

Call: 620-960-6343

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Hutchinson’s Rental Database. *EHO. 100 E. 2nd-West Entrance 620-966-0274 ext. 105 Large 2 bedroom, upstairs, washer/dryer hookups, all bills paid, except electric.

No pets. 620-665-6351 reynoldsapartments.com Great remodels top to bottom, website photos, 1 & 2 BRS, coin laundry, low prices, no pets 716 E. 4th, 208 E. B, 620-662-8176 / 664-4659 ROYAL APARTMENTS One half month free rent with 12 month lease. One and two bedrooms available. Remodeled, clean, new appliances, spacious.

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326 East 1st, Suite D 669-5008, After Hours669-7777/ 669-7070

SENTNEY LOFTS Sentney Lofts, 1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments $425/$445 per month. No Application Fee through January. Downtown Hutchinson. Seniors 55 and older. Small pet accepted! 620-663-8920.

Income restrictions apply.

THE CLUSTERS HUD Subsidized/Section 8 housing is taking applications for 2 bedroom apartments.

Pick up applications Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm at: 1401 East 23rd 620-663-6473.

Equal Opportunity Housing

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1 bedroom, Newly remodeled, close to grocery store, water & refuse paid, no pets. $395. 663-8383.

3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, garage, appliances, 500 Molly Mall, No Pets, year lease, $700. 669-7942 303 East 16th, 2 large bedrooms, hardwood floors, basement, garage, central heat/air, newly painted. $650. 694-0377 3305 B. Ridgewood 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attached garage, all appliances.

No Pets/No Smoking. $550/550 620-664-6899/200-0921 604-B. Catalina, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, finished basement, lawn care provided. $790.

3304A Northwestern, 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, basement, fenced yard, $725. 620-474-2703 New all brick 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex energy efficient heat and air 1406 W. 29th, lawn care included.

620-663-9539 ext 209 Old Farm Estates: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, basement, garage, $795/$795.

No pets. 620-886-1119.

West 24th, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, family, TV room, garage, appliances, hookups, $745. 620-663-9236

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1 & 2 BEDROOM HOMES & APARTMENTS. Call 620-663-8314 or stop

by General Laboratories at: 1202 North Main, Hutch.

1 bedroom, $300/$300,in nice area, electric stove.

NO utilities paid & NO pets.

1118 W. 15th. 931-5431 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms available in Inman & Buhler & Hutchinson.

1-800-397-3072 or 620-543-2244

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2 & 3 Bedroom Houses for Rent.

620-663-5398

2 bedroom home in Sterling, garage, $400 per month. 620-200-1010

831 Storage for Rent

One of a kind, 2 Bedroom with beautiful master bath & walk-in closet, full finished basement with wet bar & fireplace, lawn care provided. $1,800.

719-529-0333

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,100sq.ft, good location, $1,350/month. 669-7532 13 Warren Dr., South Hutch. A-frame by the lake, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, basement, appliances, immaculate. No Pets. $785. 316-207-8786 107 W. 7th A, 1 bedroom, stove & refrigerator, water paid, $435/$435.

620-727-3914 112 Norman. Graber School. 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, new bath/ appliances/lights/paint, laundry room. smithrent.com.

620-664-0920, $825.

612 W. 24th Ave., 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, finished basement, $900/900.

Call Tim, 620-708-8528 700 1/2 E 3rd Huge 2 Bedroom A/C, fenced yard, includes 4 appliances, Porch & Shed. $450/450 620-664-2790 910 Bloomville, 3 bedroom, central heat/air, no pets, washer/dryer hookups, $500/$500. 620-899-3439 1000 E 31st, Nice 3 Bedroom, 1/2 bath, full basement, underground sprinklers, fenced yard, new appliancres/lighting. $850 smithrent.com.

620-664-0920 1201 E 21st Ave, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, remodeled basement, garage,fenced yard, No smoking. Pets are negotiable. $985/850 620-727-7909 1215 E. 8th, 3 bedroom, fenced yard, garage, central heat/air, $550/$500.

620-474-0369 1412 E. 6th, 3 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, garage. $525/$525.

620-727-3914 1612 W 4th: House K, 1 Bedroom, $300/300 620-474-0745 1612 W. 4th, House F. 2 bedroom, central heat/air, $450 plus electric.

620-474-0745.

Available January 16th 421 E. Ave A, South Hutch, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, garage, $650/$500. 620-314-9144 or 620-931-8915 or 620-662-6141 BRICK COTTAGE IN SOUTH HUTCHINSON. 108 EAST AVE C two bedrooms, heat/air, appliances, private patio, NO PETS. $400 plus lease/deposit.

620-921-0513 or 620-899-4822 Clean 1 bedroom, central air, 913 W. 2nd, $365, 1 year lease, 620-665-0099 / 538-3101 Haven: Extra nice 1 & 2 bedroom homes, very clean, central heat & air, washer/dryer hookups, garages, reasonably priced, www.backrentals.com 620-465-7748 I Want to Rent or Rent to Own: Farm house outside of Hutchinson. 3 Bedroom or more, can be a fixer upper.

Be able to have chickens & dogs. 620-314-9390

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10’ X 20’ storage unit for Rent. $50/month.

620-200-2933 1,400sq.ft. metal bulding with Nickerson Blvd. frontage, Zoned “I-2” Call, 620-663-3341 Rental starting at $40.

Outside car storage, $20 per month. Secured lot.

620-960-1442

THREE BEDROOM: 1207 “B” West 24th: $825 + bills 612 N. Walnut: $675+ bills 808 Lochinvar: $1200+bills TWO BEDROOM: 811 E. 32nd Terrace: $650 + bills 1028 W. 14th: $650 + bills 627 East Avenue “D”: $400 + bills 600 East 5th: $425+bills 1220 N. Washington: $445+bills ONE BEDROOMS: 1401 N. Ford: $425+bills 939 “B” Sherman: $400+bills Non-refundable application fee $25.

510 East 17th, Suite G Winkie Tennant 620-663-4471 or 620-664-4949 www.windycitymgmt.com Very nice remodeled 4 bedroom, finished basement, high efficient central heat & air, garage with opener, stove & refrigerator No/Smoking. $850/850.

620-474-8601

SOUTH HUTCH STOP & STOR 20x40 To 5x10 Storage Security Cameras/Lighting Call Anytime 665-6000

Offices For Rent

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PREMIER OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 2,600 sq.ft. - multiple rooms. Can be divided.

828 sq ft-Three rooms.

Parking available.

FIRST NATIONAL CENTER 1 N Main – 620-694-2233 PRIME OFFICE space in Corporate Square, 335 North Washington.

620-663-7143

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14 W. Ave. A - Office space/retail location. Call for details. 662-7152 29 N. Main - Office space/retail location. Call for details 662-7152 17th & Plum, one of Hutchinson’s busiest intersection. 2000 sq.ft.

665-7655 or 931-7382 Choice office space available February 1st @ 1020 North Main.

1500 Sq. Ft which includes 5 offices, Conference Room, Waiting area, and Employee Lounge.

Interested Phone 620-663-4000, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..

Ask for Michelle or Tim DOWNTOWN HUTCH *Bar* *Beauty Shop* *Office Space* 620-663-3341 OFFICE SPACE-RETAILRESTAURANT-CLUB FOR RENT 620-694-9036 / 620-474-7777

Homes

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All new ½ duplex 1406 W. 29th 2 br 2 bath energy efficient heat and air, Approx. 1400 sq ft 620-663-9539 ext 209

Beautiful Wood Floors, 2 bedrooms, basement, fairly new roof, vinyl siding, privacy patio, lattice breezeway from house to insulated, finished inside oversized single garage, city & well water, spacious 1/2 acre yard with plants & trees, clothesline, paved street, quiet neighborhood, So Hutchinson home is “move in ready!”, close to shopping. Must see! Priced reduced to $98,900 negotiable. Call 620-474-7870 or 620-727-2357

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525 East 6th, nice 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, central heat/air, vinyl siding, appliances, sell on land contract $4,000 down, $455/month.

Plus taxes and insurance 620-664-7140

900 E. 24th. 2 BR. 1 BA. Nice brick duplex, attached garage with large mostly basement. finished Kitchen appliances, W/D hookup. Pets OK. $650/650 Call 620-860-0195 1913 E. 33rd 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large attached garage, landscaped, fenced back yard with covered patio, $125,000. 620-663-1620

Country home east of Sterling 3 BR. 2 BA. Full, finished basement. Large, updated kitchen. $117,500 785-210-6440

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900 Homes

For Sale by Owner: 508 Augustine, 3 bedroom, plus 1 non -conforming, 1-1/2 bath, brick home with finished basement, double garage, $109,900. By appointment, 620-727-0753 / 664-6267

Hutchinson 4/2/2 Rent or Sell Countryside West, Hutchinson, KS Nice home great neighborhood all appliances except refridgerator large private backyard $1100/Month 941-882-0026 Call leave a message OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1PM-3PM. 3206 N. Halstead, Brick Ranch, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, on 1 acre lot, den w/fireplace.

Price reduced, $124,900.

620-921-0993

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Hutchinson, KS 3310 Prairie Hills Dr (30Av to Mission, find Prairie Hills) 3 BR. 2-1/2 BA. Modern.

Bright. Spacious. Lot .95 acre. Pool. Main floor 2879SF. Basement fin4thBD ished, Non-conforming, theater/playroom/ office/game room space.

Central a/c & heating.

Home Warranty. Online WWW.BUYOWNER.COM 10873, and Code WWW.owners.com Code PGJ1069.

Ph Tour 1-877-940-7777 Code 10873. Great location, schools private & public.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2PM-4PM. 3116 Farmington Rd., 5 bedroom, 2 bath, lots of great updates. $128,000. 620-474-6506

900 Homes

Open House Sunday 2-4 pm, 805 W. 9th, 1 bedroom bungalow, basement, new central heat/air, roof & paint, large lot, patio deck & privacy fence. $53,500.

620-694-0219

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2001 Champion 32x80 Double Wide, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, fireplace, & much more.

2 car-carport, new 55 gallon water tank, on Corner lot in Andover Estates Mobile Home Park, Andover. $50,000.

316-880-2498 or 316-350-5043.

Arlington, KS. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, like new, on large 1/4 acre lot. Both lot & trailer $1000 down, $500 month X120 months.

620-532-1093

Farm Land for Sale 921 69 Acres Ex-CRP Land with 40,000 Assorted Trees, & Waterways with Pond. Joins 160 acres owned by Kansas Dept. of Wildlife. 1/2 mile West of Windom on Hwy 56. Call Doyle,

620-241-1322

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STOP! & LOOK. Homes of Week 2901 Westminster: 1,300sq.ft. Full Brick, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, full basement, many upgrades, $169,900. 620-664-7925, Mark Borecky Construction

Homes of Week OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2PM-4PM. 3 bedroom, nicest interior in town, oak floors, fireplace, 305 East 15th, big porch, price reduced! $89,900.

620-727-7075

Homes of Week

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 1PM-3PM, 1002 Robert St. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, large finished basement. Asking $158,000 will consider all reasonable offers. Price Reduced !! 620-664-1242

PRICE REDUCED!

$69,500 negotiable.

C-2 Commercial 1.32 acre vacant lot for sale, prime location on E. 11th, south of the Hutchinson Mall area. Ideal location for storage units or small business. Next door to apartment complexes.

Call for more info: 620-474-7870