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Fire Causes Damage - No Fatalities

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Above is a view from the south east side of The Last Stop, Worthing Oil Co. when the motorhome engine compartment was full blaze. To the right, firefighters try to extinguish the fire from different angles while another breaks the rear windows.

Quick Response Helps Save Business B Y S HANNON F RITZ The Smoke Signal

William Huckabee, of Lancaster, was on his way to Country Stampede, but didn’t quite make it to the annual music festival due to a vehicle fire in Wamego on Wednesday, June 26. Huckabee, the driver of a 1989 Pace-Arrow Motorhome, had parked next to the east end of The Last Stop Worthing Oil Co. and entered the store asking if they had a garage and complaining about the vehicle’s AC, said gas station attendant Belinda

Hamlin. “I directed him to C.R.’s Tire shop across the tracks.” Employee Jed Riley was also in the store getting ready to start the evening shift, when two gentlemen came inside the store saying the camper outside was on fire. Hamlin and Riley went outside to find what appeared to be a small engine fire. Hamlin called 911 as Riley grabbed a fire extinguisher and attempted to put the fire out. “It looked like it was helping at first,” Hamlin said, “but then I could see things melting and dripping then fluid running down out of the engine

compartment. The fluid was catching fire again and smoke was barreling out… we both knew then that he (Riley) wasn’t going to stop the fire.” Hamlin said they activated the fuel shut-off switch, locked the store and evacuated the building. Wamego Assistant Police Chief Paul Schliffke said emergency crews responded to the vehicle fire at the corner of 4th and Lincoln at about 4 p.m. Schliffke said Huckabee indicated that he parked the motor home about five feet away from the store. He turned the engine

off and nothing seemed unusual, except it sounded like the radiator was bubbling like it was overheating. “Responders were Wamego Police Department, Pottawatomie County Sheriff, and Pottawatomie County EMS, along with all the firefighters from Wamego and Louisville who made a very quick response and did a terrific job getting the fire under control with-in about 20 minutes,” Schliffke said. “Their quick response made a difference between the structure just being damaged… and a possible

complete loss!” Schliffke said the City of Wamego also helped in the situation by disconnecting the electrical wires and Kansas Gas Service was called and came out to check the gas meter which was near the fire area. The motorhome, owned by Walter Hale of Topeka, was a complete loss with The Last Stop Worthing Oil Co. sustaining significant damage to the east side of the building. “We’re very glad nobody was hurt,” Schliffke said, “That’s the most important thing.”

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Gearing Up to Celebrate the Fourth

The annual crop of fireworks stands began popping up this past week, as various organizations readied themselves to do some fund raising and help celebrate the 4th of July. For information on attending area events, go to page 3 of the June 26 E-edition on our website at www.thewamegosmokesignal.com.

Alma – In discussions regarding the fire department budgets, the Wabaunsee County Commissioners suggested that other departments follow the lead of District 6 (which is Alma) and bill insurance companies for Emergency calls, in their June 24 meeting The District 6 has brought in $1, 500 through this practice. -In a presentation from the Fair Board, it was noted that they received funding by helping the Kansas Rural Community Foundation in Wamego. This will help as they are seeking funds for a new building, through fundraising; they have raised $1,804 with a golf tournament. Over all the board is not requesting more funds than they did the previous years. Commissioner James Suber praised them for having such a good facility. -Kara Mayer, county exten-

sion agent, said that she is a mentor for a new extension agent. She also noted that the spring swine show was a success with 31 exhibitors and 66 pigs. Four Wabaunsee County youth attended tractor training and there were two youth who attended Discovery Days at the Kansas State University Campus. In addition, there were 32 campers from Wabaunsee County at 4H days. -Economic development director Abby Amick said they attended the Meatloaf Festival, as they try to attend all the surrounding community events. She invited the commission on a float trip, coming up on July 18 from Wamego to Belvue to do a ribbon cutting on a new facility. Commissioner Ervin Stuewe said, “I’d love to go!” Commissioner James Suber thought there would be lots of problems regarding ambulance Wab. County PAGE 2

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Mark Kewley, Wamego, and Tom Thompson, Alma will compete in The Professional Disc Golf Association Amateur World Championship July 7-13 in Emporia. Singles competition starts on July 9 and the finals are July 13. Contestants will have a players party on July 11 in Emporia. 6-11pm.

Commodities for the Westmoreland area will be distributed at the United Methodist Church Education Building, Wednesday July 3 from 5:30-6:15pm. Income eligibility is for the prior month. For more information contact the Pottawatomie County Health Department 785-457-3719.

There will be a breakfast at the Belvue Fire Barn on Saturday, July 6. The serving time will be from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Donations will go toward the upkeep of the Belvue Park.

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runs and law enforcement due to people floating the river. -Bill Persinger came to ask for funding for the Phillip and Barbara Theel’s children Mental Health Center of will host a reception in honor of South East Kansas. He their 50th Wedding Anniversary on said that due to budget Saturday, July 6 from 2-4pm at cuts statewide, they are the St. John Lutheran Memorial asking for $50,120 from Hall, 218 W 2nd St., Alma, KS. The Wabaunsee County. Per couple requests no gifts please. admission this is represented as $525. The overall average among all the She’s like a fine counties is $297; there are

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seven counties in the group. “The state of Kansas has cut our grand funding, along with the other mental health centers in the state, by more than 50 percent,” Persinger said. “Medicaid fee payments have decreased as well.” He continued saying that the current K-care state managed programs have also decreased revenue, “As they are being controlled by out of state people, with no real interest in Kansas… we are the first called and the last paid.”

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The Wamego City and Pottawatomie County Commissions met in a joint meeting on Wednesday, June 26th to discuss two new projects that the city has approved to begin. The first project is constructing a new collector drive for those who live in the Henry Drive area. The proposal is for Commerce Street to be created to the south of Henry Drive and connect to 24 Highway. The county commissioners wanted to know how much funding the county would be responsible for paying. County Commissioners also asked if the city was looking into possible help from the state, looking into grant money that might be available, or if the city was

would “benefit” from the improvements would be asked to pay for part of the improvements. City Commissioner Merle Page indicated that they did not have specific cost numbers yet, but would give those numbers to the county as soon as they had them. He also said that the city had not looked into other funding help that might be obtained, nor had they considered the benefit district as of yet. Concerns were raised about the safety issue of creating another intersection just a couple hundred yards away from the major intersection at Columbian Road and Highway 24. The introduction of a new corner with a possible acceleration lane toward Columbian caused even more concern with the

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New Christy Minstrels back to Columbian For one night and one night only, The New Christy Minstrels will be back on The Columbian Theatre’s stage on July 17th, under the direction of Randy Sparks. The same song writer who penned their hits Today; Green, Green; Saturday Night; Denver; Mighty Mississippi; and more. This concert is to fund their Mission of free-toschool concerts of the New Christy Minstrels Foundation. They teach that music

is more than something that vibrates your car! “For over fifty years we have been the best talent show ever,” says Sparks. “We still are.” Part of The Columbian Theatre’s mission is to support and educate people about the liberal arts. This concert will promote one of The Columbian’s objectives in many ways, as a fundraiser, an entertaining performance for the community, and an opportunity to draw a crowd of music-lovers to the front door.

It will be an amazing experience having The New Christy Minstrels perform on The Columbian Theatre’s stage once again. Tickets are already on sale at our box office, for $20 per person, to order go online to www. Columbiantheatre.com or call (785)456-2029. Don’t forget they will only be here for one night, so purchase your tickets as soon as you can. Then come kick it old-school at 7 pm July 17.

Pt. Co. Commission Wants to be Kept in the Loop Concerns thinking about creating a county commission. field study that indicated starting point to get diabenefit district. A benefit The County Commission 4th street did not meet the logue started. is a special desig- said they would not sign criteria for such a project. Hartwich said how he About Projects district nation to an area where off on the project until Issues included the Old wished that more converare going to after seeing specific num- Mill Creek Historical Site, sation had happened earlier Lead to No improvements be taking place. If a district bers about costs. They the bridge on 4th Street, and that he represented then those resi- indicated that the develop- possible difficulties with quite a few tax payers with Decisions isdentscreated, and businesses that er needed to put a proposal right of way issues with the the same wish. The county

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together, get it checked, and then present it to both commissions. A majority of the meeting centered on the improvements to be made on Valley Street to accommodate the traffic to be generated by the new Nemaha Valley Coop and to add a truck bypass route. Valley Street will become the last leg of a truck bypass that will take tractor-trailer trucks down Balderson Ave. to Valley St. and out at Highway 99. County Commissioner Stan Hartwich was concerned that the county commission had not been involved in any part of the study or planning that the city had done, but the county is now expected to pay for part of the project. Hartwich said, “You made your mind up and it would have been nice to have been included.” Commissioner Ditto was quick to indicate that the city had no intention of shutting the county out of the discussions. When asked why Valley Street was chosen, the City Commission gave details of a

railroad, and the safety of children using the city park and the pool. The study showed that Valley Street made more sense as it was already zoned industrial and that the Co-op already wanted to build on Valley Street. The land has already been surveyed and steel is coming to begin the construction of the Co-op. The City indicated it would be annexing the 17 acres where the Co-op is being built. In a discussion of the cost of the project, the city had updated estimates for the project saying improvements to Valley Street and Balderson would be about $3.7 million, with an additional cost of $1.3 million in improvements needed for sanitation/water lines to handle the Co-op’s needs. The County Commission again asked if any outside resources for funding the project had been explored such as grants, or again, a benefit district. City Commissioner Page said they had not yet explored anything and that this is the

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believes that there are only about 12 businesses in that area that would benefit and that few of a number would not be able to raise enough tax revenue to help pay for the project. The City indicted it would be exploring financing options and would be contacting the Union Pacific Railroad about right of way issues and possible improvements that may need to be made to the crossing on Balderson. The meeting ended without the County committing any money to either project. Once more information such as, which “beneficiaries” will be expected to pay for the improvements, a search for any possible grants or state funding, or if a benefit district will be applied, has been gathered, the two commissions will be meeting again. County Commission Chair, Pat Weixelman said, “So, this is an aspect where we are kept in the loop and will be a part of what’s going on from here on out-- and see what the options are.”

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First National Bank of Wamego T-ball Team The First National Bank of Wamego T-ball team had a great season. They played in the St. George Recreation Commission and were coached by FNBW’s Manhattan Branch Manager, Eric Dekat. Pictured: Coaches (back row): Nicole Dekat, Eric Dekat, Aaron Timm, Jake Wilson (not pictured). Players (middle row): Kjersten Myers, Zach Walmsley, Kendall DeLay, Avery Wilson, Jori Rubottom, Keenan Musa. Players (front row: Tristyn Torrey, Marcello Ibarra, Julian Montenegro, Clarrisa Torrey, Aidan Torrey, Eric Timm

Stewart Named KJCCC Athlete

RU Announces Spring Grads

John Stewart, St. Marys, a member of the Cloud Coun- Nicole Anderson and Joseph Bloomfield, both of Alma, ty Community College Baseball team, has been named majored in and received a Degree from Rockhurst UniKJCCC (Kansas Jayhawk Community College Confer- versity as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. ence) 2013 Spring Academic Athlete. To be eligible, the athlete must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the current semester. The Manhattan Optimist Aftershock 14u fastpitch softball team played in the Lady Irish Invitational this past week-end in Chapman. Manhattan Optimist Moxie go 4-2 in Ozark Classic On Saturday they faced the Fort Riley Gold Rush and NIT, capturing 2nd place won 12-0. Michaela Hays pitched with Olivia Lee comIn games played June 21-23, the Manhattan Optimist pleting the battery. Alyssa Mitoska, Alyssa Sias, Lee and Moxie 18U team took their talents to Branson Missouri Hays each singled. Alex Rogers had a single and a doufor the Ozark Classic NIT. Moxie went 2-1 in pool play, ble. Kayla Marienau hit three singles. Ashley Faiola, and 2-1 in bracket play. On Friday, Moxie opened pool Emily Brummett and Jayden Weers all had two singles play with Regal Ice – falling 4-6 in the game. Shelby apiece. Next on the schedule was the Abilene Attack. Holz went 2-2 with a double, Mariah Kinderknecht went Hays got the win and Weers the save. Lee and Faiola did 2-3, Alexis McCormick doubled and Alexis Wilson tri- the catching. Singles were offered up by Mitoska, Rogpled in the game. Shannon Caffrey suffered the loss, ers, Sias, and Faiola. Brummet had two singles, Weers hit despite allowing only 4 hits; none of the 6 runs were two singles and a triple and Marienau had a single and a earned. For the second pool play game on Friday, Moxie double. faced the Blue Springs Sharks, winning 4-3. Kinderknecht The final game Saturday Salina Heat was the opponent. went 2-2, Miranda Hemmert had a 2 RBI single, Linsey Aftershock lost 2-7 as they could only muster up four Kramer and McCormick each singled in the game. Abby hits, singles by Faiola and Weers. Sias had a double and Snow doubled late to drive in the winning run. Defen- Olivia Lee hit a home run. Weers was the losing pitcher sively, Moxie sharpened up with only one error in the and Lee was behind the dish. game. Caffrey earned the win, striking out 2. On Sunday, Aftershock lost to Clay Center, 6-2 in the During Saturday pool play, Moxie faced the Midwest first game. Faiola got the loss and Lee did the catching. Nationals, winning 6-1 behind the weekend’s best team Faiola, Lee and Mitoska had singles. Emily Brummett hitting display with 9 of 10 Moxie players earning a hit in had two singles and Jayden Weers hit a triple. In the final the game. Wilson went 2-2, Snow 2-2 with a double, and game, Salina Venom won 12-0. Weers got the loss with Hemmert 2-3 with a double. 12 hits all together to earn relief from Hays and Lee. Faiola was the catcher. The the win. Brynn Hammett notched the win from the Venom pitcher had a no-hitter. Aftershock is now 9-12-1 mound giving up 1 earned run and striking out 7. Satur- and will play in the MOKAN “C” State in Basehor this day evening was the first bracket play game, Moxie faced week-end. the 18U Lady Jazz, winning 3-2. Moxie managed 7 hits, Hemmert and Holz each earned RBI’s. Caffrey picked up the win allowing no earned runs, striking out 2. Moxie led the entire game, up 3-0 heading into the bottom half of the last inning, when the Lady Jazz plated two and had the third on – Moxie had solid defense when it was needed. In Sunday semi-finals, Moxie faced a tough MWCrunch team from Kansas City area, Moxie won 7-0 behind 10 hits, including 4 extra base hits and a shut out effort from Hammett. Hammett went 2-3 with a double as did Snow. Caffrey went 2-3. Wilson went 2-3 with a triple, Linsey Kramer doubled. Winning this game earned Moxie the right to play for the championship; facing the Regal Ice team again from their bracket. Moxie fell 0-4 in the game, managing only 3 hits; 2 from Hammett and 1 from Caffrey in the game. Both Caffrey and Hammett pitched in the championship game for Moxie. Moxie is now 11-7 for the summer and will play in Topeka next weekend for the Shawnee County Slugfest.

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WHS to House On-Line Learning

USD 320 and the Wamego Technology Center are proud to announce the establishment of a new Online Learning Lab for the area to be housed at Wamego High School beginning August 2013. This lab will be available for anyone wishing to complete his/her high school degree through a virtual classroom. The Edgenuity system (formerly called e2020) has been chosen and utilizes instructor-led video sessions along with a host of other resource materials to help students conquer classwork at their own pace. Participating students will utilize the latest computer desktop workstations, laptops as well as iPads at WHS. Others utilizing this system have shared that they have seen significant jumps in students completing classes, staying in the program, and going on to finish their high school degrees. The lab will be located in Room 204 in the north science wing of the high school. The classroom has outside access, and designated parking spots will be available for attending students. Flexibility will be key, and students will be able to design their schedules and come and go during the lab’s open hours. “I am excited about the opportunity to offer this virtual educational assistance and look forward to assisting those who have the goal of obtaining a diploma from WHS,” says lab Director Jana Lindley. “In today’s world it is vital that we obtain as much education as we possibly can, and this is a phenomenal opportunity for folks to do just that. We intend to provide a great atmosphere for learning and feel that the Edgenuity system will work well for those who are committed to succeed.” Watch for more details including the hours of operation, registration information, and policies for the Online Learning Lab in mid-August. Information will be posted on the Wamego Technology Center Facebook page and on the website at www.wamegotechcenter.com.

HCC Announces Honors

- The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester at Highland Community College. These students achieved a 3.5 or above GPA. Alma: Kristin Berroth; Nicholas Berroth; Brieanna Manka Olsburg: Bryon Nelson; Dee Roblyer Onaga: Kara Murray St. Marys: Alexandra Kovatch; Matthew Salerno Wamego: Charles Buss; Tiffany Myers; Lori Phillips; Marissa Streeter; Shamar Sutton; Corinna Swart; Millissia Tomlinson; Aaron Toms; Stacea Yell Westmoreland: Colin Duncan; Haley Lenauer - The following students we’re named to the President’s List for the Spring semester at Highland Community College. These students achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Onaga: Bridget Turner St. Marys: Christianna Tamburelli Wamego: Jessica Hobbs

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Addrenne Marcella Humbert-Roth

ddrenne Marcella Humbert-Roth, 87, of Donna, TX passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Harlingen, TX. Addrenne was born on May 25, 1926 in St. Marys, the daughter of Claude and Mary Bledsoe. She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. After high school she married Ben Humbert. They lived in Wamego and raised their children in Wamego before moving to Overland Park, Kan. in the 1960’s. Ben and Addrenne later divorced. In the late 1970’s Addrenne moved to Port Mansfield, TX where she owned and operated the Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant. She later moved to McAllen, TX and managed an apartment complex, before marrying William “Bill” Roth. After their wedding Addrenne and Bill moved to Donna, TX where they retired and lived the remainder of their lives until Addrenne’s passing. Bill survives of their home. Addrenne is also survived by two sons: Curt Humbert and Rick Humbert and wife Sherri all of Oregon; one daughter-in-law: Linda Humbert of Overland Park; one twin sister: Ada Harrell; two step-daughters; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant daughter: Tina Marie Humbert and one son: Gerald Ray Humbert. Addrenne was cremated. A graveside inurnment was held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Wamego City Cemetery. The Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, is in charge of services. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com

Gladys K. Kling

ladys K. Kling, 71, passed away, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 12, 1942 in Belvue, the daughter of Howard T. and Regina L. Jenkins Bolin. Gladys was raised in the Belvue community. Mrs. Kling had lived in St. Marys before moving to Topeka where she lived for many years. She returned to St. Marys several years ago. She was married Kenneth Kling and they later divorced. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Patricia “Pat” Rezac, her brother, Charles Bolin and a great-grandchild. Survivors are a son, Charles Kling, Seneca; her daughter, Lou Ann Kling, Emmett; 4 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Belvue Cemetery, Belvue. Memorial contributions may be made in Gladys’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Clara D. Leiker

lara Dorothy (Marty) Leiker, age 90, of Salina, passed away June 26, 2013 at Good Shepherd House in Manhattan. Family was at her bedside. Her parents, Herman Henry Marty and Amalia Catherine Sophia (Von Fange) Marty gave birth to Clara on July 28, 1922 in Beverly, Kan. She was the youngest of seven children: Emil, George, Oscar, Edwin, Selma, and Alma. The family moved to Salina soon after her birth. On June 17, 1940 Clara was united in marriage to Henry John Leiker. Clara Leiker They remained in Salina for 70 years until Henry’s death in 2010. Their five children are Larry E., Curtis J., David L., James E. Leiker, and Deborah A. Carter. Clara lived in Wamego with her son, Curtis J. for a while. She was grandmother to Sean Leiker, Kevin Leiker, Christina (Leiker) Kohl, Donovan Leiker, and Caitlin Leiker, and great grandmother to five. Along with her husband, Clara was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah in 2008. Clara was the last surviving of her brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, July 1st at the First Presbyterian Church, 308 South 8th street. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 East Crawford. A memorial donation to Clara’s First Presbyterian Church would please the family. For online condolences please visit www.roselawnsalina.com.

Lorene H. Craig

orene H. Craig, 98, of Wamego, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center in Wamego. Lorene was born Nov. 26, 1914 in Wyacondah Township, in Davis County, Iowa. She was the only child of Jay and Ethel (Brunk) McVey. As a small child Lorene and her family moved to Lakin, Kan. where she grew up and attended schools. On July 20, 1930, she married Blake “B.L” Rector in Garden City, Kan., to this union a son, Darold, and daughter, LaVon, were born. Lorene and B.L. raised their family in Ingalls, Kan., where she worked as the head cook for the Ingalls High School for many years. Lorene and B.L. later divorced. On Oct. 19, 1973, Lorene was united in marriage to Jody Craig, in Boulder, Colo. He preceded her in death in 1995. Lorene and Jody lived in Denver, Colo. until Jody retired in the mid 1980’s, where after his retirement they moved to Bolivar, MO. They lived in Bolivar until 1995 when they decided to move to Wamego to be closer to Lorene’s daughter. She is survived by one daughter: LaVon Rosell, of Wamego; seven grandchildren: Sharla, Eugene, Lorinda, Carla, Cindy, Terry and Sheila; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son Darold; a son-in-law: Orland and three grandchildren. Graveside services for Lorene were held Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the Wamego City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wamego Senior Center and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547. Online condolences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com.

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PO Box 187 207 N 1st. Westmoreland Kansas 66549 Phone: 785-457-3314 Fax: 785-457-3507 www.pottcounty.org County Commission Meetings: 8:30 a.m. Mondays 785-457-3762 to set up apt. Voter Registration Green Valley Community Center, N Hwy 24 4-7 p.m. First and third Mondays

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215 Kansas Ave. Alma Kansas 66549 Phone: 785-765-2421 Fax: 785-765-3704 www.wabaunsee.kansasgov.com County Commission Meetings: 10 a.m. Mondays 785-765-2421 to set up apt.

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argaret Caroline Sexton, 82, of Blaine, formerly of Independence, MO, died Tues., June 25, 2013, at Onaga Community Hospital. She had been a member of the community for the last two years. Margaret was born May 29, 1931, in rural Blaine, the daughter of Herman J. and Mary Ann Hudson Wapp. She attended local schools and graduated in 1949 from Frankfort High School. Margaret then attended two years of Business College in Kansas City. Margaret worked for many years Margaret Sexton as a Medical Records Clerk for Research Hospital in Kansas City. She then worked in the office of the Midwest Motor Freight Bureau in Independence until her retirement in the early 2000’s. Margaret married J.W. Sexton on Jan. 19, 1963, in Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death in Aug. of 2010. Margaret is survived by her sister, Madeline Abramczyk, of Blaine; her nieces and nephews, Kenneth Suther and his wife, Dala, Shirley Rusink and her husband, Larry, Christina Smith and her husband, Steven, Karen Grater and her husband, Russell, and ten grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Anna Suther; and her brothers, Francis and Leo Wapp. Mass of Christian Burial was held Sat., June 29, 2013, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine. Father Patrick Sullivan was the Celebrant. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. They suggest memorial contributions to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. Online condolences may be made at www. campanellafuneral.com.

ary E. (Bluthardt) Harden met her Lord on June 25, 2013 at the age of 86, in Topeka. She was born to Edward J. and Margaret (Bechtel) Bluthardt on Jan. 24, 1927 in Manhattan. Mary married Orval Harden and they enjoyed 61 wonderful years together; he preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 2007. Mary retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Surviving are her three daughters, Nancy and Robert Hartman, Sharon and Ron Scott, and Peggy Cox, all of Topeka; along with six grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Marge Umscheid, Flush. Preceding her in death along with her husband, Orval, were her parents and four brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, June 28, 2013 at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Burial followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Flush. Mary’s family especially thanks Heartland Hospice Service and Angels At Home Care for the excellent care she was given and memorial contributions are suggested to them, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily. com.

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McFARLAND

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PAXICO

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ST. GEORGE

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Senior Citizens’ Pot Luck

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P.O. Box 130 200 S 7th St Marys, Kansas 66536 785-437-2311 smctycm@earthlink.net City Commission Meetings: 7 p.m. First and third Tuesdays Planning Commission City Hall, 7:30 p.m. First Monday Housing Authority Walnut I or II, 7 p.m. First Tuesday Municipal Court 1 p.m. First & Third Thursdays Fire Meeting Fire Station 7 p.m. Second Thursday Golf Commission Golf Clubhouse 6 p.m. Second Thursday

WAMEGO

430 Lincoln St. Wamego, KS 66547 785-456-9119 www.wamego.org City Commission Meetings: 7 p.m. First and third Tuesdays Convention and Visitor’s Board City Commission Room 5:45 p.m. Fourth Monday Historical Society Museum Basement 6:30 p.m. Second Monday Recreation Commission Recreation Office 6:30 p.m. First Thursday Wamego Housing Authority Community Building, 1201 Chrysler Drive 6:30 p.m. Second Thursday

Senior Center M-F 9 a.m. - Exercises, M-F 10:30 a.m. - Cards, 10 a.m. - Game Day, Second Thursday 5:30 p.m. - Fun Night, Every Friday

WESTMORELAND 202 Main Street PO Box 7 Westmoreland, KS 66549 785-457-3361 785-457-3708 Fax westycity@bluevalley.net www.cityofwestmorelandks.org City Council Meetings: 7 p.m. Second Thursdays

Masonic Lodge #257

405 Main, Westmoreland 7 p.m. Second & Fourth Mondays All Masons urged to attend

SCHOOL USD 320 Wamego

District Office: 785-456-7643 www.usd320.com Board of Education 7 p.m. Middle School Library, Second Monday Site Council 7 p.m. West Elementary Library, First Thursday

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8 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 519 1/2 Lincoln, Every Thursday 8 p.m. Westside Group, St. Bernard Education Center, Every Friday

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., clinic, M-F, 903 6th, Wamego, Walk ins welcome 9-11 a.m. Beacon Center, St. George, Fourth Tuesdays

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American Legion Auxiliary 4:30 p.m. 900 Sandusky, Wamego, Every Tuesday

Sertoma Club

Celebrations 507 1/2 Elm, Wamego Noon First & Third Wednesday

Happy Go Lucky Seniors Fellowship Hall, St. George Noon Second Tuesdays

Community Health Ministry

Wamego Dutch Mill Sweet Adelines

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AF & AM, Masonic Lodge

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Westmoreland Community Service Club

6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church Education Building Third Monday

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Daniel and Julie Rouland of St. George are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Dawson Martin Rouland. He was born on June 13, 2013 at Mercy Regional Health Center. Dawson weighed nine pounds six ounces and measured 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Rick and Paulette Bellinder, St. George, and Donna Rouland and Martin Rouland, Ottawa. Also celebrating Dawson’s arrival are great-grandparents Margaret Bellinder, Wamego, and Bruce and Shirley Osladil, Ottawa.

Casey Wayne Imthurn

Aubrey and Colton Imthurn announce the arrival of their little brother, Casey Wayne, born June 1, 2013 at Stormont Vail, Topeka. Casey weighed 9 pounds 8 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long. Parents are Cody and Jessica Imthurn, Maple Hill. Maternal grandparents are Rodger and Barbara Bussart, Wamego. Paternal grandparents are Dean and Nina Imthurn, Maple Hill. Maternal great grandparents are Sheila Quintanilla and the late Emilio Quintanilla, Manhattan, and Tessie Bussart and the late Leon Bussart, Westmoreland. Parental great grandparents are Wayne and Gladys Bloomfield, Eskridge, and the late Elmer & Charlotte Imthurn, Maple Hill.

Dear Editor, There have been so many changes in education, but I am very thankful for the sure things…teachers who love kids and give their time/energy often with little appreciation, staff who also do what they do because they care about kids, children who are hungry to learn and to be encouraged/supported, parents who love their kids and back their teachers/ coaches and schools and communities that value education. At Mill Creek Valley Middle School and Junior High I am incredibly blessed. We have staff who are consistently moving toward excellence. Students who want to learn and be encouraged. And most parents are genuine and supportive. They may not be the ones that you hear or always see, but they are there and they far outweigh those who consistently find fault. And our communities-- we have some amazing people who demonstrate their support. Unfortunately, challenges that educators and public schools face are also a “steady.” However, I received two student notes

in late May. These notes, simple, but powerful, truly refreshed my soul. These kids reminded me that they “get it” even if some adults don’t---they know why we do what we do and they appreciate it. We, my teachers, coaches and I, do what we do because we love kids and we believe in the positive power of education. What we do isn’t just for the here and now… it is for our future…yours and mine. In closing, I would especially like to thank the middle school/junior high staff and district office staff as well as the Wabaunsee County Sherriff’s Department for the extra support the last week of school. For those of you that do not know, my purse was stolen at graduation. The staff support was unbelievable. And, the Sheriff’s Department has been extremely helpful and professional. This working together is positive proof that good does triumph! Thanks again to the MCVMS and MCVJH staff for continuing to make great things happen for our students. And, kudos to those parents and community members who join us in this mission! Principal Cleion Morton Mill Creek Valley Middle School & Junior High

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SCHOOL NOTES 2013 National Merit Scholarship

Juniors entered the 2013 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2011 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of the entrants. Last fall the Semifinalists were named, who were the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Each Semifinalist was asked to submit a detailed scholarship application, which included writing an essay and providing information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists also had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and earn SAT scores that confirmed the qualifying test performance. Once the requirements were met, over half the Finalists will be Merit Scholarship winners in 2013. Local Scholarship winners: John Michael Handley, Onaga High School Probable career field: Nanotechnology NATIONAL MERIT W. HAROLD OTTO SCHOLARSHIP Joshua Daniel Roberts, Rock Creek High School Probable career field: Law NATIONAL MERIT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

CU Announces Deans List

Morgan Eichman of St. George was named to the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Creighton University. Full-time students who rank in the top 10 percent of their class for the semester and earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean’s List.

Fort Hays Graduates

Students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor and graduate degrees during the spring 2013 semester at Fort Hays State University have been released by FHSU Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Joey Linn, who is also university registrar. Alma: John Albert Teneyck, a B.S. in technology studies (industrial technology). Eskridge: Kristi Leigh Kemp, a B.S. in elementary education. Paxico: Carrie Dawn Broxterman, a B.S. in elementary education (early childhood unified).

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2013 KS HCF Scholarships The Kansas Horse Council Foundation held a ceremony to present its’ 2013 scholarship awards on June 5th in Wamego. Kansas Representative Sydney Carlin was in attendance to present the awards. The Kansas Horse Council Foundation was founded in 2003 to encourage higher education for individuals involved in the horse industry. Scholarship application information is available on the Kansas Horse Council website, www.kansashorsecouncil. com. One of the recipients of a $700 scholarship was, Rebecca Biswell of Wamego.

CCCC Spring Honor Roll Cloud County Community College has announced the names of students on the Spring 2013 Academic Honor Roll. To be named to the honor roll, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of college coursework and achieve a minimum 3.6 grade point average. Local students: Timothy Minihan of Blaine; Levi Anderson of St. George; John Stewart of St. Marys; Daniel Waddell of Wamego.

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helsie Renae Neel and Tyson Kale Hutchinson were married on December 1, 2012, at Black Jack Hills, St. George. The Rev. Chris Schultz, friend of the family, performed the outdoor ceremony. The bride is the daughter of James Patrick Sr. and the late Shirley Neel, Wamego. The groom is the son of Randy and Stephanie Hutchinson, Falun, Kan. and Joni and Billie Webster, St. George. Presented in marriage by her father and younger brother, Teagan, the bride was attended by her sister, Ashleigh Kohler, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were sisters of the bride Shaeleigh Neel, Whitney Mayer, Brooke Smith, and Kim Long, and friend of the bride Nikki Davies. Cole Hutchinson, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were, brother of the groom, Cade Hutchinson, and friends of the groom Chris Boatwright, Steve Clark, and Elliot Johnson. Cousin of the groom, Rebekah Wainscott and niece of the bride, Haileigh Kohler were flower girls. Oaklee Kohler, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Ushers were brothers of the bride, Shane, Sean, Jeff, and Shamus Neel, and cousin of the groom, Brian Hutchinson. Candle Lighters were cousin and niece of the groom, Celly Hutchinson and Olivia Hedke. Readers were brothers of the bride, Greg and Jimmy Neel. Music was performed by Tyler Gregory on guitar for the ceremony. Attendants were sisters of the bride, Heather Isbell and Erin Steele, sister of the groom, Jessika Noe, and friend of the bride, Mandy Ebert. Programs were nieces, nephews, and sisters of the bride, and cousin of the groom. A reception was held in Black Jack. Following a honeymoon in Germany, the newlyweds reside near Manhattan. Special thanks are extended by the couple to family and friends for their love and support, as well as the generous, anonymous buyer of the bride’s wedding gown.

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Kayla Wiswell to Marry Aaron Grimm

hester and Brona Wiswell of Montezuma, Kan. joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Wiswell, to Aaron Grimm, son of Bob and Gayle Grimm of Alma. Kayla is a 2008 graduate of South Gray High School. She received her Bachelor of Health Science degree from Washburn University in May 2012. Kayla is currently a radiation therapist at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque. Aaron is a 2008 graduate of Wabaunsee High School. He received his B.S. in Sports Management from Washburn University in May 2012. Aaron is currently employed at the Lyons Recreation Commission in Lyons. Kayla and Aaron are planning to be married on Oct. 19, 2013 at the Sublette Christian Church in Sublette, Kan.

on and Brenda Oswalt, Wamego announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Joseph Nechita, both of Manhattan. Jennifer is a 2008 graduate of Wamego High School and is currently employed at Family and Implant Dentistry in Manhattan as a dental assistant. Joe is the son of John and Elena Nechita, Washington, MO. He is a 2005 graduate of Washington High School and is the owner of Nechita Carpentry Inc. in Manhattan. The couple is planning an Oct. 26, 2013 wedding at Big Cedar Lodge, Branson, MO.

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Phone: 785.456.2602 ddrenne Marcella Humbert-Roth, 87, of Donna, TX passed away Sunday, Fax: June 785.456.8484 16, 2013 in HarE-Mail: lingen, TX. smokesig@wamego.net Addrenne was born on May 25, 1926 in St. Marys, the daughter of Claude and Mary Bledsoe. about us She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego The Smoke Signal circulates approximately 10,000 copies to Pottawatomie andHigh Wabaunsee School. After Wamego, high school sheWheaton, married Ben Humbert. Counties including: Westmoreland, Paxico, McFarland, Belvue, Blaine, St. George, Louisville, Alma, St. Marysand and Rural Routestheir 3 andchildren 5 of Manhattan. They lived in Wamego raised in Wamego before moving to Overland Park, Kan. in the advertising 1960’s. Ben and Addrenne later divorced. In the late Display (Boxed) ClassifiedTX Word 1970’s Addrenne moved to Port Mansfield, where $6/Column Inch $5/First 20 Words she owned and operated the Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant. SheDeadlines: later moved to McAllen, andExtra managed an 25¢TX Each Word apartment complex, before marrying William “Bill” 5 p.m.Thursdays Roth. After wedding Addrenne and Bill moved to (Prooftheir Needed) Deadline: Donna, TX where they retired and lived the remainder 3:30 Bill p.m.survives Friday of of their3:30 livesp.m. untilFriday Addrenne’s passing. (No Proof Needed) their home. Addrenne is also survived by two sons: Curt Humbert editorial and Rick Humbert and wife Sherri all of Oregon; one The Smoke SignalLinda welcomes Deadline: daughter-in-law: Humbert of Overland Park; one editorial submissions. 3:30 p.m. Friday twin sister: Ada Harrell; two step-daughters; several All submissions are subject to grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as numerediting for content, length. ous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by subscribe her parents; one infant daughter: Tina Marie Humbert In-State $27/Year Military Out-of-State and one son: Gerald Ray Humbert. Addrenne was $30/Year cremated. A graveside$27/Year inurnment was Out-of-State held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Wamego City Cemetery. The Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, is in charge of Thanks 340 ofCard services. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com Jim & I want to thank all those who helped us celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary with your ladys K. Kling, 71, passed Friday,acts Juneof presence, cardsaway, and other 28, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. kindnesses. Special thanks to our She was born Marchand 12, grand 1942 inchildren Belvue, for the children daughter of Howardhosting T. and Regina L. Jenkins Bolin. the reception and to Carol, Gladys was raised inBrenda the Belvue community. and Theresa for their help. Mrs. Kling had lived in St. Marys God bless you all. before moving to rs Topeka she lived for many years. returned Yeawhere ~Jim & She Dorothy Seele to

Gladys K. Kling

St. Marys several years ago. She was married Kenneth Kling and they later divorced. She was preceded in death by her parents, a I want to thank those sister, Patricia “Pat” all Rezac, herwho brother, Charles Bolin me during my recent andsupported a great-grandchild. Survivors are a prayers, son, Charles Kling, surgery with cards and Seneca; her daughter, Lou Ann Kling, Emmett; grandchildren; 3 other kindnesses. Also thank 4you step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. to all the professional medical staff Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, that my recovery 2013 at made Piper Funeral Home possible. in St. Marys. Interment Blessings be upon you all the days Memorial conwill be in the Belvue Cemetery, Belvue. tributions of yourmay life.be made in Gladys’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. ~Dorothy Online condolences may be Seele sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. The entire Wright family extends our heartfelt thanks for the many kind words, thoughtful prayers, calls and sympathy cards received in honor of Miss Leona Wright, who passed away Friday, May 24, 2013.We want to express a special thank you to Pastor Susan Montgomery for her uplifting words and praise for Leona’s many contributions to the community and dedication to her church and Bible Study classes. To Mike Piper and his staff at Piper Funeral Home, thank you for your assistance. To Sherry Wilson & Bill Kern, thank you for the beautiful music you provided and, to everyone who attended Sunday’s service, we enjoyed seeing you and sharing memories of Leona. And, last but not least, words cannot adequately express our gratitude and appreciation to St. Marys Manor and its staff for the tireless work they perform daily and for the incredible love and care they provide their residents. We’re sure Aunt Leona would want us to conclude our little note with a bible verse... “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” Philippians 1:3

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Wabaunsee

215 Kansas Ave. Alma Kansas 66549 Phone: 785-765-2421 Fax: 785-765-3704 www.wabaunsee.kansasgov.com County Commission Meetings: 10 a.m. Mondays 785-765-2421 to set up apt.

CITY ALMA

326 Missouri Avenue PO Box 444 Alma, KS 66401 785-765-3922 785-765-2263 Fax no general email www.cityofalma-kansas.net City Council Meetings: 6 p.m. First and third Tuesdays

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Addrenne Marcella 407 Lincoln Humbert-Roth Wamego, KS 66547

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Clara D. Classic Leiker Auto Restoration shop needing help some experience preferred. Leiker, age 90, of Salina, Call 785-556-8784.

lara Dorothy (Marty) It’s like having a fairy godmother passed away Good Shepherd GraphicatServices/Pre-press Position give you money. YourJune unwanted26, 2013 housewares, toys, clothes and tools The Daily Union is seeking a motiHouse in Manhattan. Family was at her bedside. are a potential gold mine. But they’ll vated individual with a strong work never be anything more than junk if Her parents, Herman Henry Marty you don’t do something. Have a ethic to work in the Ad Services Degarage sale. Publicize it in and Amalia Catherine Sophia (Von partment. the classifieds. And watch the magic begin. Fange) Marty gave birth to Clara on requires attention to deThis position tailShe and the ability to work under CLASSIFIED Kan. July 28, 1922 inCALL Beverly, pressure with strict deadlines. Must was the youngest of000-0000 seven children: have excellent communication skills, Name Emil, George, Oscar, Edwin, Selma, problem solving skills and a creative Newspaper 407 Lincoln and Alma. The family moved eye.! to Sali456-2602 smokesig@wamego.net Responsible for ad building, desktop na soon after her birth. publishing, and pre-press operations On June 17, 1940 Clara wasforunited several publications using comin marriage to Henry John Leiker. puter software to combine text, phoClaravisual leikergraphic tographs They remained in Salina for 70 years and other elements. This position will require until Henry’s death in 2010. Their the individual to work in a MacIntosh five children are Larry E., Curtis David L.,using James E.InbasedJ.,environment Adobe Leiker, and Deborah A. Carter.Design, Clara Adobe lived inPhotoshop Wamegoand Adobe Illustrator. Experience in with her son, Curtis J. for a while. these programs is preferred. Training She was grandmother to Sean Leiker, Kevin will be provided. Must beLeiker, able to type Christina (Leiker) Kohl, Donovan Leiker, a minimum of 50 and wordsCaitlin per minute.! starts at $8.50/hr depending Leiker, and great grandmotherWage to five. on experience. Along with her husband, Clara preceded death This was is a night-shift (withinsome dayMiscellaneous 270 by her daughter, Deborah in 2008. Clarafull-time was the lastrequirtime hours), position Special Govt Programs for Mobile ing at least! surviving of her brothers and sisters. Homes $0 Down for Land Owners.! 40 hours per week Monday through Funeral services wereBaseheld Monday, July 1st at the FREE Construction Loans.! Friday.! First Church, 8th street. Burial ments, Presbyterian Garages, Storm Shelters, etc.308If South you are interested in this challengUsed at Homes $19,900-$69,900.! All Park, ing and rewarding email rewas Roselawn Memorial 1920 East position Crawford. Credit Types Accepted.! Habla Espa- sume to j.keehn@thedailyunion.net A memorial donation to Clara’s First Presbyterian nol!!! 866-858-6862 or fill out an application at: The Daily Church would please the family. For online condolences Union 222 W 6th St, Junction City please visit www.roselawnsalina.com. Announcements 330 KS!

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argaretKORNER Caroline Sexton, 82, of Blaine, formerKIDZ ly of Independence, MO, died Tues., June 25,

has preschool openings for ages 4-5 at Onaga Community Hospital. She had Monday,2013, Wednesday, Friday been memberAugust of the 12, community for  the last two years.  12-3a starting 2013 Margareton wasKindergarten born May 29, 1931, skills. Focusing readiness in Can ruralprovide Blaine,LOTS the of daughter of Herreferences!

man J. and Mary Ann Hudson Wapp. Call Ms Stacy 785-456-1245 | 785-456-4448 She attended local schools and graduated in 1949 from Frankfort High Help Wanted 370 School. Margaret then attended two years of Business College in Kansas City. Margaret worked for many years Margaret Sexton as a Medical Records ClerkTechnician for Agriculture Needed– Research Hospital in Kansas City. KanEquip of Wamego has huge opportunities for She then worked in the office of the Midwest an experienced Agricultural TechnicianMotor to join the Freight Bureau in Independence until her retirement in KanEquip team in Wamego; we offer top pay, top the early 2000’s. benefitsJ.W. with the best equipment in the industry. Margaret married Sexton on Jan. 19, 1963, in To find out more and to apply on line Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death in Aug. of visit us at www.kanequip.com or call 2010. Ext 192 Margaret is 785-456-2083 survived by her sister, Madeline Abramczyk, of Blaine; her nieces and nephews, Kenneth Suther Community andHighland his wife, Dala, Shirley Rusink and her College husband, Larry, Christina•Smith and her husband, Steven, Karen Office AssistAnt • Grater and her husband,College Russell, and ten grand-nieces Highland Community seeks applicants for a full-time and nephews. She was in death by herKansas. parents; Office Assistant at thepreceded HCC Center in Wamego, her High sisterschool Annadiploma Suther;orand herrequired; brothers, Francis Degree and GED Associate’s Leoin Wapp. a related field preferred. Prior experience in an office setting Mass of desired. Christian Burial Sat.,skills. June Request 29, 2013, highly Must have was goodheld computer at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Blaine. Highland Father employment packet from: HCCChurch Human in Resources, Community W. Main, Burial Highland, KS 66035 Patrick SullivanCollege, was the606 Celebrant. followed at or call 785/442-6010. Review ofThey applications will begin Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. suggest memorial immediately continue the position is filled. contributions to St.and Joseph theuntil Worker Catholic Church, EOE and those may be sent in care of Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. Online condolences may be made at www. campanellafuneral.com.

No phone calls please! Hiring positive, energetic and loving Lead Pre-School Teacher. Please call 785-587-9988. orene H. Craig, 98, of Wamego, passed away FriHousekeeper needed. Experience day, June 28, 2013 at the Valley Vista Good preferred, must be available to work Samaritan Center in Wamego. weekends and holidays. Apply within at Wamego Inn & Suites. TownLorene was born Nov. 26, 1914 in Wyacondah Saturdays ship, in Davis County, Iowa. She wasService the only of HVAC Tech child or Installer a.m. -(Brunk) Noon McVey. As a smallNeeded. Jay and8 Ethel child Lorene LABORER/DRIVER POSITION Manhattan, KS Company. Must have of HWY 24 to Lakin, and herCorner family moved Kan.3 where she grewGreat up The City of Wamego has one full-time laborer/driver position at least years experience. and Balderson Blvd.On July 20, 1930, she married (Bluthardt) Harden met her and attended schools. open inary theE.Public Works Department. Min.Lord 1 yr.onrelated pay and benefits. Call Steve Henton Wamego June 25, 2013Salary at the age of 86,required in Topeka. Blake “B.L” Rector in GardenPlumbing City, Kan.,785-565-8781 to this union or a experience preferred. DOQ. CDL within 1 yr. 785-776-5548 Position isShe open ApplyJ.atand theMargaret Wamego City wasuntil bornfilled. to Edward son, Darold, and daughter, LaVon, were born. Lorene KeeneB.L. Roadraised Countrytheir Estatefamily & Con- inJohn McQuillen, is seeking Office, 430 Lincoln,on Wamego, or Manhattan. call (785) 456-9119 Bluthardt Jan. 24,Kansas, 1927 in and Ingalls, Kan.,DDS where she a (Bechtel) ference Center: Retreats, Reunions, Scheduling and Patient Care Coordito request an application. Inquiries should be directed to Rick 61 wonworked the head cook for the Ingalls High School for Mary married Orval Harden and they enjoyed Weddings, as Receptions & Relaxation! nator to join his dental team. Office Asbury, Public Works Superintendent. The City of Wamego is many years. divorced. Onrequired Oct. 19, Off Exit 342 Lorene on I-70.and Go B.L. to later and computer skills are and derful years together; he preceded her in death on Aug. an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. http://www.vrbo.com/429285 call must be good with people, 1973, Lorene was united in marriage to Jody Craig, able in to 10, 2007. Mary retired from Blue Cross and Blue 785-272-3086. Military/Senior Dis- multi-task, and pay attention to deShield. Boulder, Colo. He preceded her in death in 1995. count tail. Monday through Thursday. SalSurviving are her three daughters, Nancy and Robert Lorene and Jody lived in Denver, Colo. until Jody "An Assisted Living Center" Also of- ary depending on experience. Call retired in the midcare! 1980’s, where afterMonday his retirement they Hartman, Sharon and Ron Scott, and Peggy Cox, all of Glenna, through Thursday fering respite & day Vintage at 785-456-9393. Park of Wamego, 1607 4th St. Jennimoved to Bolivar, MO. They lived in Bolivar until 1995 Topeka; along with six grandchildren and thirteen greatfer Payton, 785-456-8997. grandchildren; and a sister, Marge Umscheid, Flush. when they decided to move toNEED Wamego closer to CLASStoAbe CDL TRAINING? St. Jude's Novena: May the Sacred Start a CAREER in trucking today! Preceding her in death along with her husband, Orval, Lorene’s daughter. Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, Swift Academies offer PTDI certified were her parents and four•brothers. She is survived by one daughter: LaVon Rosell, of Certified Nurse Aide loved and preserved throughout the courses and offer "Best-In-Class" Funeral services were held Friday, June 28, 2013 at Wamego; Sharla,- New Eugene, Lorinda, • RN - Medical/Surgical Academy Classes world, now &seven forever.grandchildren: Sacred Heart !training. of Jesus Cindy, have mercy on us.and St. Jude, Home, 2801 SW Urish Carla, Terry Sheila;Weekly!-!No numerous great-grandMoney Down or Credit Kevin Brennan Family Funeral • Cook Ready and Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Burial followed at St. Joseph worker of miracles, pray forgreat-great-grandchildren. us. St. Check - Certified MentorsShe children and several was Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray Available! -!Paid (While Training Cemetery inandFlush. also preceded in death by her son Darold; a son-in-law: Catholic Visit www.viachristi.org/jobs search under Wamego City Hospital to view and apply for for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. With Mentor) - Regional and Dediall positions at Wamego City Hospital. | Wamego City Hospital is an Equal Opportunity and Mary’s family especially thanks Heartland Hospice Orland andwillthree grandchildren. Your prayers be answered by the cated Opportunities - Great Career Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace. - Excellent Package!! 8thGraveside day. It has never been know to Pathwere services for Lorene held Benefits Tuesday, July Service and Angels At Home Care for the excellent care fail.2013 Publication be promised. Please Call: (602) 714-9455 she was given and memorial contributions are suggested 2, at themust Wamego City Cemetery. In lieu of flowThank you St. Jude. Partners In Excellence!OTR Drivers to them, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral ers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wamego Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass Senior Center and may be in care of Stewart Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Online Business Services 360leftAPU passenger policy. 2012 & Newer Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547. 100% Online equipment. NO condotouch. Butler condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily. Kansas State University’s Division of Communications Transport 1-800-528-7825 com. lences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com. and Marketing seeks a talented self-starter for Position open at the Onaga FARMAir conditioning, ERS COOPERATAIVE ASSN., for a a full-time graphic designer opening. Creative Heating, Ventilation, OBITUARYdetail POLICY oriented individual. Must be a and visionary designer will play a key role in self starter, drugobituaries and alcoholfree free, Drain Cleaning. The Smoke Signal is endeavoring to keep designing K-State’s print and web presence. have a good driving record, good soas Residential, a public service to our community. cial skills, and a clean cut appearScreening begins July 08, 2013. More information: Our policy for free obituaries,ance. is to include the following: Please contact Brent Beck, Commercial, http://www.k-state.edu/vpcm/jobs/ Deceased name and age; date and place of for birth and death; 785-556-1473 application. & Industrial K-State is an equal opportunity/affirmative parents; education and militaryUSD service; employment and 320 Food Service is seeking a action employer. Background check required. qualified individual for a full time staff organizational memberships; marriage and children, surHours of are services 6:30am Ð 1:00pm. vivors and pre-deceased, date position. and place and Ryan Niles Starting wage is $8.85. Training proburial, condolences. If receivedvided. in time, we will also add Persons interested in applying viewing information. A thumbnail photo may be included for this position must submit a comapplication form. The if provided. Military service, if pleted listed,online will be honored with All your construction needs. application form is available on the our flag art. 320 web site at Serving Wamego and have the ties UtoS Dour circulation The decedent must area evi-or http://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs surrounding area since 1990. dent in the obituary. https://Wamego.schoolrecruiter.net. If you have any about If additional information is requested, thequestions obituary be-the please contact Licensed & Insured. We doapplication comes an advertisement. offer a 25process percent discount Debbie Klein, 785-456-7643. off of our normal rate for obituaries. Garages, remodeling USD 320 Food Service is seeking bathrooms & kitchens, qualified individuals for part time employment for lunch service only window replacement, (11:00am Ð 1:00pm. Starting wage is siding, fences, paint & $8.85. Training provided. Persons power washing. interested in applying for this position Senior Center ST. MARYS must M-F submit a completed online ap9 a.m. - Exercises, P.O.estimates. Box 130 Free plication M-Fform. 10:30The a.m.application - Cards, form Corrections and Changes 200 S 7th District Office: 785-437-2254 is available the USD web site References available. 10 a.m. -onGame Day,320 Second can be made by calling St Marys, Kansas 66536 www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us at http://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs Thursday School Board 785-437-2311 or e-mailing us. o 5:30 r p.m. - Fun Night, Every a t 6:30 District Office Second Monday smctycm@earthlink.net https://Wamego.schoolrecruiter.net. Friday Smoke CallCommission 785-458-9096 City Meetings: If you have any questions about the 7 p.m. First and third Tuesdays Signal WESTMORELAND application process please contact Planning Commission 202 Main Street Debbie Klein, 785-456-7643. 785-456-2602 District Office: 785-457-3732 Help Wanted 370 City Hall, 7:30 p.m. First Monday Box 7 www.rockcreekschools.org Valley Vista PO Good Samaritan Center smokesig@wamego.net Housing Authority Housekeeper needed. Experience Westmoreland, KS 66549 School Board in Wamego is looking for CNAÕ S. Walnut I or II, 7 at p.m. FirstW.Tuesday preferred. Apply 1215 Hwy 24 Varying shifts, 7:00 p.m. RCHS, Second Wed. 785-457-3361 Serving Riley, no experience necesMunicipal Court Wamego 456-2304. 785-457-3708 Clay and sary. Please contact Fax Amy Steiner, 1 p.m. First & Third Thursdays Pottawatomie Need night time caregiver in West- DNS westycity@bluevalley.net @ 785-456-9482 for informacounties in Fire Meeting www.cityofwestmorelandks.org moreland. Includes making supper, tion 3 Rivers Independent Neighborhood or apply online at Kansas Fire Station City Council Meetings:EOE giving medicine, etc. Monday night www.good-sam.com\careers. Living Center Preservation Association 7 p.m.Friday Second Thursday Big lakes Developmental Center, Inc provides services for 7 p.m. Second Thursdays through 6pm. Call 8:30-4:30 M-F Walk ins welcome; 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church, Wamego Golf Commission individuals with Tue. developmental disabilities. Excellent 785-456-8223 Masonic Lodge #257 390 Board Meetings Kid’s Korner 7 p.m. Third Second Tuesday Golf Clubhouse opportunities for individuals interested in human services. 405 Main, Westmoreland officecoord@threeriversinc.org Anthony, Kansas is seeking Community Healthposition: Ministry 6 p.m. Second Thursday Applications will be accepted for the following 7 p.m. Second & Fourth Mondays AA meeting Water/Wastewater Operator. High 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., clinic, M-F, All Masons urged to attend 8LiCenseD p.m. MasonicpraCtiCaL Lodge, 519 1/2 nurse: Responsibilities School Diploma/GED and valid drivinvolve direct and 903 6th, Wamego, Walk ins WAMEGO Lincoln,nursing Every Thursday ers license430required. Applications indirect care of clients to include medication welcome administration, Lincoln St. 8 p.m. Westside Group, St. lab Bernard and complete description: physical assessments, draws, transportation to Beacon appointments 9-11 a.m. Center,and staff Wamego, job KS 66547 Education Center, Every Friday www.anthonykansas.org. training. Minimum requirements include a StateFourth of Kansas Licensed St. George, Tuesdays 785-456-9119 Al-Anon 620-842-5434. EOE. Open until Practical Nursemeeting License, long-term care Wamego or disability service experience www.wamego.org Dutch Mill 7:30 p.m. 1006 8th St. filled.City Commission Meetings: strongly desired. Strong assessment, teaching skills and a good driving Sweet Adelines St. Bernard’s Education Building, record a must. Competitive wages and excellent fringe benefit package Assistant to Director needed. Please Openings for 7 p.m. First and third Tuesdays First Monday 6:30-9:30 p.m. including medical/dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, District Office: 785-456-7643 call 785-587-9988. Convention and Visitor’s Board Filmore Ave, Topeka - Mondays American Legion Auxiliary Infant, Toddler, and KPERS retirement program. Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, www.usd320.com CityTraining, Commission Room 4:30 p.m. 900 Sandusky, Wamego, Drivers: Class A-CDL. AFoccasional & AM, Masonic Monday through Friday with on-call and weekendLodge and evening Board of Education Every Tuesday Pre-School and Train5:45 and p.m. workFourth for us!Monday Professional 7:30 p.m. First & Third Wednesdays responsibilities. 7 p.m. Middle School Library, Historical Society Sertoma Club and focused training for your Class Community Minimum 507 qualifications include high Westmoreland school diploma or equivalent, three 1 Second Monday School age kids. Museum Basement Celebrations /2 Elm, Wamego A-CDL. You choose between ComService Club years driving experience, and a good driving record. Pre-employment drug Site Council p.m. Second MondayLease Noon First & Third Wednesday pany 6:30 Driver, Owner Operator, 6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church screening is required. Applications accepted until position is filled. For 7 p.m. West Elementary Recreation Commission Happy Go Lucky Seniors Call Jenni Ebert for Operator or Lease Trainer. (877) Education Building rewarding challenging Library, First Thursday Office Fellowshipand Hall, St. George opportunities or further information contact: 369-7885Recreation www.centraltruckingdrivThird Monday more information Noon Second Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. First Thursday Human Resources Director ingjobs.com (785) 556-7053 Wamego Housing Authority Big Lakes DeveLopmentaL Center, inC. Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opCommunity Building, 1201 1416 Hayes Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 or (785) 456-1230 portunities now open with plenty of District Office: 785-765-3394 Chrysler Drive (785) 776-9201 www.biglakes.org freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or www.usd329.com 6:30 p.m. Second Thursday EOE/AA primeinc.com

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P.O. Box 33 214 1st St. St. George, KS. 66535 785-494-2558 stgeorge@scicablecom.com City Council Meetings: 7 p.m. First Wednesdays

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good shape, $2,500. Call lara Dorothy Leiker, age 90, of Salina, Half or whole hogs and(Marty) small 785-456-7605. passed June squares 2012 Prairieaway hay. Call eve-26, 2013 at Good Shepherd nings 785-494-8336. Wantedwas to Buy 720 House in Manhattan. Family at her bedside.

For infants, toddlers and Humbert-Roth, ddrenne Marcella of Donna, any age including87, newborns and infants. June Full and preschoolers full oraway partSunday, TX passed 16,Part-time 2013 inincluded. Hardiscount given for families TX.learning Family Her parents, Herman HenryBuyer Marty for horses, trailers and tack. time in lingen, a loving, with more than 1 child. Hours of op- Johnny Dollar consignment, Main Charlie 785-765-3639. Rossville,Catherine KS: clothing; $$ Call Addrenne was born on Mayeration 25, 1926 in St. Marys, the Street, and Amalia Sophia (Von environment. are 6:30a-5:30p. I am SRS daughter of Claude and Marycontracted Bledsoe. attended andShe USDA food program Call 785-587-9400 certified.from References available upon schools in Wamego and graduated Wamego High Hope request. Please call 785-456-9993 or School. After high school she785-844-3874 married Ben Humbert. LutHeran and ask for Kim. They lived in Wamego and raised their children in earLy Learning Wamego before moving to Overland Park, Kan. in the Center 1960’s. Ben and Addrenne later divorced. In the late 1970’s Addrenne moved to Port Mansfield, TX where she owned and operated You can find it in thethe Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant.CLASSIFIEDS! She later moved to McAllen, and managed an WillTX work for you! apartment complex, before marrying William “Bill” SmokeBill Smoved ignal Roth. After their wedding Addrenne and to Auctions 550 456-2602 Donna, TX where they retired and lived the remainder smokesig@wamego.net .O. Box 267, 407 Lincoln of their lives until Addrenne’s Ppassing. Bill survives of Wamego, KS. 66547 their home. Addrenne is also survived by two sons: Curt Humbert and Rick Humbert and wife Sherri all of Oregon; one daughter-in-law: Linda Humbert of Overland Park; one twin sister: two step-daughters; several FarmAda andHarrell; Industrial Consignments grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She 7th was preceded death by Wednesday, August @ 10 inA.M. her parents; one infant daughter: Tina Marie Humbert Jct . Hwy 36 & 99 and one son: Gerald Ray Humbert. Beattie Ks inurnment was Addrenne was cremated. A graveside held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Wamego City CemeDeadline for advertising is: tery. The Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, is in charge July 9th 2013 of services. Online condolences may be left for the famContact Terry @ 785 353 2525 ily at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com

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heel WagonAW n t iquA.esCarter.Rooms, Leiker, and Deborah Clara lived in Wamego Apts. For Rent 740 with her son, Curtis J. for a while. 2bd 1ba duplex, $600/month, no New and to Sean She wasitems grandmother Leiker, Kevin Leiker, smoking, available around June Christina (Leiker) Kohl, Leiker, and Caitlin sale prices for Donovan 15th. Call 844-0764. Leiker, and great grandmother to five. furniture. Houses Rent in death 770 Along with her husband, Clara was For preceded Go to www.wamegorentals.com 409 Lincoln Wamego KS by her daughter, Deborah in 2008. Clara was the lastfor a list of available properties. surviving of her brothers andcurrent sisters. 785-313-3110 Sponsored by Crossroads Real EsFuneral servicesand were heldtate Monday, July 1st at the Open Fridays Auction, LLC. FirstSaturdays Presbyterian Church, 308 South 8th street. Burial 12-5pm • Free • Buy • Sell • Trade • was at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 East Crawford. • First CardPresbyterian of Thanks • A memorial heel to Clara’s on Wdonation g a W Show it all in the Classified Church would please the family. For online condolences n A t i q u e s please visit www.roselawnsalina.com.

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Samaritan Center 409 Lincoln Wamego KSin Wamego. 28, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Lorene was born Nov. 26, 1914 in Wyacondah Town785-313-3110 She was born March 12, 1942 in Belvue, the ship, in Davis County, Iowa. She was the only child of Open 12-5pm daughter of Howard T. and Regina L. Jenkins Bolin. Jay and Ethel (Brunk) McVey. As a small child Lorene Gladys was raised in the Belvue community. and her family moved 550 to Lakin, Kan. where she grew up Auctions SATURDAY, JULY 6 — 10:00 AM Mrs. Kling had lived in St. Marys before moving to and attended schools. On July 20, 1930, she married 611 Vine — WAMEGO, KANSAS Topeka where she lived for many years. She returned to Blake Living “B.L” Rector in Garden City, Kan., to this union a St. Marys several years ago. son, Darold, and daughter, LaVon, were born. Lorene Estate Sale She was married Kenneth Kling and they later and B.L. raised their family in Ingalls, Kan., where she St cook for the Ingalls High School for divorced. She was preceded in death by her parents, a worked900 as N thePine head 900 PinE, Wamego, Ks 66547 sister, Patricia “Pat” Rezac, her brother, Charles Bolin many years. Lorene and B.L. later divorced. On Oct. 19, waMEgo Saturday, July 2013 in marriage to Jody Craig, in and a great-grandchild. 1973, Lorene was13,united 8:00am-6:00pm Survivors are a son, Charles Kling, Seneca; her Boulder, Colo. He preceded her in death in 1995. Sunday, JulyJody 14, 2013 daughter, Lou Ann Kling, Emmett; 4 grandchildren; 3 Lorene and lived in Denver, Colo. until Jody 9:00am-4:00pm step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. retired in the mid 1980’s, where after his retirement they Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, movedThomasville to Bolivar, PecanMO. They lived in Bolivar until 1995 Diningroom set to move to Wamego Great one level, 3 bdrm home 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment when they decided to be closer to Easy access from US 24. will be in the Belvue Cemetery, Belvue. Memorial con- Lorene’s daughter. Thomasville Oak 1712 sq ft, 1 ½ bath $129,900 tributions may be made in Gladys’s name and sent in She is Kitchen survived LaVon of Set by one daughter: Two car carport,Rosell, storage shed. care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be Wamego; seven grandchildren: Sharla, Eugene, Lorinda, clockand Sheila; numerous sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Carla,Grandmother’s Cindy, Terry great-grandNew Price childrenHouse and several great-great-grandchildren. She was full of 8660 E Hwy 24, also preceded in death by her son Darold; a son-in-law: Collectables ManHattan Orland and three grandchildren. Graveside services for Lorene were held Tuesday, July Farm Equipment 580 For Sale: atOlder Hay Trailer 2, 2013 the Wamego City Cemetery. In lieu of flow456-2391. ers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wamego Senior Center and may690 be left in care of Stewart Funeral Trucks Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547. Online condoANTIQUES: 1908 Quarter Cut Oak 3 Bd/ 2 Ba $127,500 lences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com. library table; antique 4 drawer Oak filing cabinet; 1941 Oak dresser; bed w/head & foot; Sellers Oak kitchen cabinet; wash stand; Oak dining room table w/2 leaves and 6 chairs; 2 cane seat oak chairs; Oak glass claw foot table; 2 fern stands; 2 trunks; 1 refinished trunk; child’s rocker; Oak secretary; large Oak mirror; Tiger wood high boy with mirror; old (reupholstered) rocker; arm chair; Bentwood chair and parlor chair; Art Deco bed stand; ornate Oak buffet with mirror; sewing machine cabinet with Singer sewing machine; Oak rocking chair; Oak clock; Victorian dressing table with mirror; dressing table with round mirror; 48” mirror; 2 antique beveled mirrors; 2 dressers with mirrors; Art & Craft desk; 2 antique floor lamps; numerous antique lamps w/shades; painted antique baby cradle; Walnut marble top table; 2 wood ironing boards; vintage luggage; 2 dressing table stools; numerous other one-of-a-kind pieces. ANTIQUE DISHES: 2 spatter-ware lidded canning pots; 2 splatterware roasters; 1 partial stripped dresser; misc. wood chairs; misc. side tables; 8 piece community flats silver set; 8 piece Ekco stainless steel; 25 piece chatelaine stainless w/serving pieces and chest; misc. silverware pieces; Libbey 5 piece Golden Foliage leaf glasses with cream & sugar wire rack; 6 piece gold wheat high balls; 5 gold wheat pilsners; 6 gold wheat goblets; (2) 8 piece gold rimmed goblet sets; Libbey 8 piece glasses (Safedge) set in original box; (2) 13” Mercury vases; 8 hand painted made in Occupied Japan figurines; antique serving plates; antique heavy pieces; 4 snack party sets; numerous collectable dishes; numerous doilies & table linens. HOUSEHOLD: Kirby vacuum w/attachments; 8 place setting Lynn’s fine China (Victorian Rose) with hostess sets; 8 piece Gold Standard Stainless; 2 recliner rockers; 1 white love seat; 1 plaid sofa sleeper; 1 queen mattress set; 1 regular mattress set; bookcase with glass doors; misc. silverware; mugs; Corelle; Pyrex; kitchen utensils; pots & pans; cookbooks; rice cooker;BELVUE ice cream maker; can opener; coffee maker; hand mixer; bagel toaster; blender, etc.; 311 3rd St decorative pictures; cupids and angels andWamego, bird cages; KS, craft 66547supplies from painting, fabric, needlework, quilt, etc.; P.O.books; Box 27 various PO Box luggage; party table187 ware; cards; gift wrap; misc. desk Belvue, KS.items; 66407 holi207 N21st. day decorations; wall pendulum clocks; electric typewriter; adding 785-456-1597 machine; several Kansas decorative framed pictures. Westmoreland 66549 cityofbelvue@yahoo.com LAWNPhone: & GARDEN: John Deere RX95 Riding mower, Lawn-Boy 785-457-3314 8035 self-propelled mower, Yard tools,www.cityofbelvue.50megs.com 2 tractor sprinklers, 3 misc Fax: 785-457-3507 City Council Meetings: sprinklers, water hoses, misc spray nozzles, planters, glider swing, www.pottcounty.org 2nd Mondays Glass top outdoor table & 4 chairs, Plastic yard chairs & lawn chair. County Commission Meetings: GARAGE: tools; Rockwell 9” table saw; Sears ½HP grinder; 8:30Hand a.m. Mondays 4” vise; wood shoptotables; metal cabinet; 2 McFARLAND McCalls metal cabinets; 785-457-3762 set up apt. Main St. etc. extension ladder; 2 wood 8’ step ladders; nuts, 415 bolts, screws Voter Registration McFarland, KS. 66401 TOYS:Green Fisher Price; doll cradle; antique croquet set; ’70s Western Valley Community 785-765-2265 Flyer bicycle; to mention a few. Center, N Hwy 24 aewinkler@embarqmail.com. 4-7 p.m. First and third Mondays www.mcfarlandks.com/ City Council Meetings: 7 p.m. Second Thursday 215 Kansas Ave. Alma Kansas 66549 PAXICO Phone: 785-765-2421 201½ Newbury Ave.. Fax: 785-765-3704 Paxico, Ks. 66526 www.wabaunsee.kansasgov.com 785-636-5532 County Commission Meetings: City Council Meeting: 10 a.m. Mondays 7:30 Third Tuesday 785-765-2421 to set up apt. Items too numerous to mention! Senior Citizen monthly potluck, Still unpacking boxes. Paxico Senior Center Noon Fourth Friday AUCTIONEERS NOTES: The Stewarts were well known citizens of Wamego for many years. They collected furniture, ST. antique GEORGE glassware and some very unique pieces. This auction will surely P.O. Box 33 ALMA have something for everyone. Come enjoy the day. 214 1st St. 326 Missouri Avenue TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. Statements made day of auction take St. George, KS. 66535 precedencePO overBox printed for accidents. Conces444 material. Not responsible sions provided Youth of St Columbkilles, Blaine Ks 785-494-2558 Alma,byKS 66401 SELLERS: 785-765-3922 T. LEROY & THE LATEstgeorge@scicablecom.com BETTY STEWART City Council Meetings: 785-765-2263 Fax 7 p.m. First MURRAY no general email AUCTION AND REALTY Wednesdays Steve Murray, Broker/Auctioneer • 785-556-4354 Senior Citizens’ Pot Luck www.cityofalma-kansas.net Bill Raine and Bob Murray,12Auctioneers Noon-Second Tuesdays City Council Meetings: www.murrayauctionandrealty.com Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 6 p.m. First and third Tuesdays

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P.O. Box 130 200 S 7th St Marys, Kansas 66536 785-437-2311 smctycm@earthlink.net City Commission Meetings: Rooms, Apts.andFor Rent 740 7 p.m. First third Tuesdays WESTMORELAND Planning Commission 202 Main Street City Hall, 7:30 p.m. First Monday PO Box 7 Housing Authority Westmoreland, KS 66549 Walnut I or II, 7 p.m. First Tuesday 785-457-3361 Municipal Court 785-457-3708 Fax 1 p.m. First & Third Thursdays The Wamego Housing Authority iswestycity@bluevalley.net accepting applications Fire Meeting www.cityofwestmorelandks.org for all apartment sizes. Applications can be obtained at the Fire Station City Council Meetings: office7 p.m. of the Wamego Housing Authority, 1201 Chrysler Second Thursday 7 p.m. Second Thursdays Drive or can call 785-456-7675 and we would Golfyou Commission Masonic Lodge #257 be Clubhouse happy toGolf mail an application to you. Office hours are 405 Main, Westmoreland 6 p.m. Second Thursday p.m. Second & Fourth Mondays Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00. 7The Wamego All Masons urged to attend Housing Authority is an equal opportunity

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argaret Caroline Sexton, of Blaine, partially82, finished basement,formerfenced in ly of Independence,back MO,yard. died1410 Tues., June 25, Vine, Wamego. 785-456-7924. 2013, at Onaga Community Hospital. She had been aNew member of the community for the last two years. ListiNg! Margaret wasDr., born May 29,Residential 1931, bldg lots: Lot #10 & #11 4542 Prairie Ridge wamego Heartwood $227,000 in rural Blaine, the daughter of Her- subdiv, Wamego, paved road access, total of approx 3 ac, ruman J. and Mary Ann Hudson Wapp. ral water & natural gas, no specials. She attended local schools and grad- covenants in place to inProtective uated in 1949 from Frankfort sure Highquality homes & lifestyle. $60,000. School. Margaret then attended two Lots may also be sold separetly. Pearl Real Estate 785 437 years of Business College in Kansas 6007, www.pearlrealestate.org. City.New listing located on a beautiful country setting! Margaret worked for many Two years adjacent city lots at 1st and of square footage in this Margaret Sexton as4Lots abedroom/2.5 Medical Records Clerk for Walnut, Wamego for sale. Zoned bathroom home. multi-family (R-3) with room to acUpdated kitchen, laundry & Research Hospital inroom Kansas City. commodate 6-plex. $50,000. Call spacious family room. Attached She thengarage worked in the of the Midwest Motor two-car & huge yard!office565-1499. Community poolin ready for Freight Bureau Independence until her retirement in owners! the earlynew 2000’s. For sale by Owner in Wamego: Call Casie Eichman Margaret married J.W. Sexton Jan. fees! 19, 1963, in built Avoidon realtors Townhome 785-456-3392 • 785-776-8506 in 2006. 4BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. All Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death in Aug. of 2010. country home on 10 acres. appliances stay. New water heater. Beautiful $118,500. Serious inquiries only. Will 7bd,Margaret 4.5ba, large shed, fruit trees is survived by her sister, Madeline Abramcand raspberries, St. Marys. not rent. For more information call zyk, of Blaine; her nieces and785-844-1778. nephews, Kenneth Suther 785-437-2317. and his wife, Dala, Shirley Rusink and her husband, find the Christina Smith and her husband, Steven, Karen Larry, Grater and her husband, Russell, and ten grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Anna Suther; and her brothers, Francis and Leo Wapp. Mass of Christian Burial was held Sat., June 29, 2013, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine. Father Patrick Sullivan Real Estate For was Salethe Celebrant. Burial followed at 780 Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. They suggest memorial contributions to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. Online condolences may be made at www. campanellafuneral.com. Let us showcase your current ProPerty

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KSU Announces 2013 Spring Semester Honors Kansas State University announces students who have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2013 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. Pottawatomie County Belvue: Christopher Umscheid, Victoria Umscheid Emmett: Kristal Channel, Hannah McDowell, Kassidy Robbins Havensville: Eric Gudenkauf, Jordan Reisinger Manhattan: Brian Conklin, Deana Hancock, Katelyn Hodges, Jessica Keeley, Gilbert Lamont, Siera Lungren, Ashley Shaheen

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Olsburg: Jacob DeHart, Makenna Dehart, Russell Heier and Ashley Wedin Onaga: Chelsea Ahlquist, Erika Glessner, Elizabeth Jennings, Hannah Jennings, Courtney Kolterman and Elizabeth Roggenkamp St. George: Alexandria Billings, Zachary Dodd, Christine Ebert, Larry Frady, Jameson Hackney, Jonathan Harner, Macy Haverkamp, Kendra Hodges, Thomas McAnerney, Benjamin Peterson, Torrey Peterson, Taylor Shope and Tyler Umscheid St. Marys: Christopher Christensen, Matthew Eakes, Michael Marcopolus, Kayla Moylan, Simon Novelly, Joseph Salerno, Allison Skees and Michael Williams Wamego: Taryn Beck, Richard Biswell, Hannah

Condrey, Jay Disberger, Robert Ewing, Benjamin Hanner, Nickolas Hartwich, John Hazelwood, Dustina Heersink, Kevin Henne, Brett Holle, Nick Johnson, Kara Katzenberg, Jarrod Krebs, Frederik Lindsey, Katherine McCoy, Jill Miller, Trenton Modean, Ryan Pachta, Kendall Poe, Shana Schmidt, Brian Sixbury, Jeffrey Suther, Tanner Wolf and Elizabeth Zabel Westmoreland: Pake Ebert, Jessica Snapp and Rebecca Snapp Wheaton: Rebecca Kohman and Stephanie Murray Wabaunsee County Alma: Aimee Fowler, Afton Gnadt, Glenn Hafenstine, Schyler Rohleder, Kaylyn Speth and Ashley Stuewe Wamego: Clara Kientz

Wamego Boys Attend State Government & Leadership Program Ryan Bates, Kent Chrest, David Howard, John Sullivan and Cannon Woodward recently returned from the American Legion Boys State of Kansas held from June 9-15 on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan. These boys, who will be seniors at Wamego High School in the fall, were five of 418 boys who attended the week-long government and leadership program. The Boys State program consists of an interactive simulation that teaches high school senior-to-be the value of democracy and civic duty. Participants form mock governments and campaign for positions at the

city, county and state level. After the elections, students find out firsthand the difficult decisions made daily by those in government through a series of challenging simulations. Throughout the week, the delegates also heard from many influential speakers. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keynote address was delivered by Zach Wahls, author and national speaker. Other speakers included Appellate Court Judge Joe Pierron, newly elected University of Kansas student body president Marcus Tetwiler (a Kansas boys stater for Paola in 2009), immediate past K-State student body president Nathan Spriggs (a Kansas boys

stater from Manhattan in 2008), Representative Susan Concannon of the Kansas House of Representatives, and Mike Plunkett, Director of Missouri Boys State. Delegates are sponsored by American Legion Posts from all over Kansas as well as various civic organizations. All delegates demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in student government, athletics or other activities and were nominated to attend by school counselors and influential people in their lives. Nominations for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s session can be submitted online via the Kansas Boys State website at www.kansas boysstate.org.

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Pottawatomie County Commission Official Minutes for June 24, 2013 The following are the official Pottawatomie County Commission Minutes for Monday, June 24, 2013 Regular meeting of Pottawatomie County Commission was held at the County Commission Chamber on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. with the following members present: Chairman Dennis Weixelman, Vice Chairman Stan Hartwich, Member Gary Yenzer; and County Clerk Nancy McCarter. Yenzer moved, Hartwich seconded to adopt agenda for today’s meeting, carried 3-0. Approve June 17, 2013 minutes: Hartwich moved, Yenzer seconded, carried 3-0. Documents Signed or Reviewed: -Examined Center Township annual report. -Letter from St. Mary’s Fire Department concerning Consolidation of Fire Districts. -Signed accounts payable registers: $1,234,736.47 dated 6/21/13 and prior year $40,539.97 dated 6/21/13. -Letter from Randall Allen, Kansas Association of Counties Executive Director; marble floor map of Kansas. -Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library minutes, 2014 budget proposal, and financial reports. -Letter from James Bradley concerning Bigelow Road. -County Counselor John Watt gave a brief update of his current projects. Action Items: Public Works Director Leu Lowrey presented two requests for action: -A contract with Manhattan Trenching for Nelson’s Ridge Subdivision Unit Two for sewer, water, and street improvements. Yenzer moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as presented. Hartwich seconded, motion carried 3-0. (Document signed) -A resolution reducing the speed limit on Bigelow Road to 45 mph. Commission agreed to adopt the resolution but would like to see the Sheriff spend extra time on the road. Hartwich moved to adopt Resolution 2013-34 establishing a maximum speed limit on Bigelow Road. Yenzer seconded, motion carried 3-0. Department Update: Public Works Director Leu Lowrey presented a tentative schedule for the road/bridge crew work week. Other Items: -Commissioner Weixelman asked Lowrey about the process used in finding a mover for the relocation of the courthouse annex to the public works/shop area. Lowrey said Maintenance Supervisor Scott Campbell had made a few calls and didn’t get any call backs from the local mover within Pottawatomie County. Assistant Public Works Director Jim Jenkins then got out the yellow pages and found 3 movers, two in Wichita and one in Nebraska. Weixelman said his experience is that the county tries to

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get local businesses for projects. Lowrey said no contract has been signed with a mover, if the Commissioners would like to try and get a bid locally he would. Commissioners agreed to give the local business the opportunity to bid on the project. -Commissioner Yenzer shared concerns about curbing, asphalt patching, and workmanship in the Timber Creek area. Commission agreed to take a road trip at 11:30 a.m. today and visit the areas of concern in Timber Creek and to check road conditions on Bigelow Road. -County Extension Director Austin Sexton and Board Chairman Gary Fike presented the County Extension Council 2014 budget. They requested a County Appropriation of $185,841. Sexton said his office is saving money by moving away from paper newsletters, and sending them electronically. They have also done away with their fax line; this is an annual savings of $500.00. Currently there are 322 youths in the 4-H program; this is a 12 percent increase over last year, with photography being the fastest growing project. The Commissioners will review the request during budget work sessions. -Commissioners had two questions for Sheriff Greg Riat and Undersheriff Shane Jager: 1. Could his department run extra patrols in highertraffic time, (morning and evening hours) on Bigelow Road due to the bridge project? 2. Would the Sheriff attend KMAN Radio tomorrow for “In Focus” with information about Country Stampede? -Sheriff Riat agreed to put extra patrol on Bigelow and attend the radio program. Riat told the commission that his department would like to purchase a flashing light that shows speeds of oncoming traffic. Riat said he believes this would help lower ticket writing. Second Entrance: Carey Dugan met with the Commission to request permission to build a second entrance on his property located on Burr Oak Road; he is planning on putting up a new building. Project Coordinator Janell Ralph stated that there was no sight or drainage problem. After general discussion Hartwich moved to approve the entrance once a building permit was in place. Yenzer seconded, motion carried 3-0. New Business: Carl Eyman with K-WORCC (Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties) presented the County Commission with an award for exceptional loss ratios for 2011, and claim reports. Larry Sharp, KCAMP insurance representative, met with the Commission to discuss the County’s loss ratio and explain how premium rates are established. Also stating that the County should only see a 3% increase in premiums in 2014. Reece asked if the county had coverage for the new conceal carry law. Sharp said

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the county was covered but he wasn’t clear on how it all worked with the employees and public, KCAMP was still waiting to see how Kansas was going to handle it. General Discussion: Commission reviewed and discussed the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library 2014 budget request, no action was taken. Page 3 of 3 June 24, 2013 Update for Justice Center: Patricia Brooke-Fruendt with SMH Consultants gave an update on Justice Center project. -Basement-finishing up with odds and ends. -First Floor-painting in jail, glass being installed, working on cell doors, cleaning up though out building, electricians trimming out, and some carpet has been installed. -Second Floor- Carpet being installed. -General Updates-installing punch down security wiring, curbing approaches are done, sidewalks being formed, conference tables have been delivered, sinks are being installed in countertops, and overhead doors on the sally port will be installed this week. Contract: -Jeff Hancock with SMH Consultants met with commission to discuss Phase II of the Justice Center Project– hire them for up to an additional 10 weeks x 40 hours per week (400 hours for August 26, 2013 to October 31, 2013) x $70.00/hour=$28,000 in addition to $1,000.00 in testing fees. Hartwich moved to authorized County Administrator Robert Reece to approve the services proposal. Weixelman seconded, motion carried 3-0. (Document signed) -Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. to take a tour of the Justice Center Project and to check Bigelow Road, Timber Creek area, and City of Wamego.

School Notes HCC Gets NJCAA Recognition Jessica Hobb a sophomore at Highland Community College is one of five volleyball players who have been recognized by the NJCAA for their excellent performances in the classroom for the 2012-2013 academic year. Hobbs, along with two others, was awarded the Superior Academic Achievement Award. This award recognizes student athletes who maintain at 3.8 grade point average (gpa) or higher, on a 4.0 scale. These Scotties established a strong work ethic on the court as freshmen and continued their great work ethic into the classroom. Hobbs is moving on to a four year university (Missouri Valley) to continue her volleyball careers. The Highland volleyball team ranked second this year of all volleyball programs in the NJCAA. Highland volleyball, under Head Coach Diana Gaddis, is very proud of the hard work demonstrated in the classroom by its team members throughout the 2012-2013 school year.

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Facility Projects Update

Our facility projects are being completed on time and budget to this point. The most time-sensitive projects are the RCJSHS main gym and football facility but both projects should be finished prior to school starting. The gym includes about 350 more seats and a refinished floor. Seating capacity at the RCJSHS football field nearly quadruples and a new press box and resurfaced track are also part of the renovation. The additional seats in the RCJSHS gymnasium will be located in the mezzanine, which currently houses our Strength and Conditioning program. A new Strength and Conditioning building will be built north of the gym and will be finished sometime during the school year. In the meantime, that program will temporarily use the wrestling practice room. Wrestling practice will take place at WES until the building is finished. We thank our school and youth wrestling programs for their patience while this important work is completed. The parking lot at WES and the back gravel lot at SGES have been resurfaced and look great. Due to the need for construction access to RCJSHS, we had planned to resurface the main lot this summer and wait until next summer to surface the back gravel lot. We have decided to wait to resurface both lots at RCJSHS until next summer because doing so makes access easier for all of our contractors. New flooring, a new roof, and the upstairs restroom renovation at WES will be finished prior to the start of school. New flooring and renovations for the RCJSHS lobby, restrooms and concession stand should be finished prior to the start of school as well. The classroom additions at RCJSHS and SGES will be finished prior to the 2014-2015 school year. We have stayed ahead of enrollment growth over the past several years. Area-wide population increases, however, will continue to present us challenges during the foreseeable future. Now that NBAF and a few other growth factors are known, it is more likely that our school district will need to enact long-term growth plans at RCJSHS and discuss additional long-term plans for SGES at some point during the next decade. As always, we will rely on our patrons during that process. A growing population is a challenge and a blessing for Rock Creek USD 323. With the help and support of our patrons, we will do everything possible to make sure our school district continues to stay ahead of our facility needs in the most responsible manner possible. As always, thank you for supporting the children of Rock Creek USD 323 and public education.

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Four Area Churches Weigh-in Christi Timm and her husband, Aaron, lived in Manhattan, and when they moved to a rural home, they decided to look for a church. As Catholics, they looked at the two parishes in the region, and decided on St. Joseph in Flush. “People have been so welcoming,” she said. “We wanted a smaller parish, where we could get involved.” The family is originally from western Kansas, and she said the parish just “seemed like home.” Soon they will baptize their third son, Easton, who has two older brothers, Eric and Evan. There are several factors that make faith community work – this welcoming attitude; people working together; and being willing to pitch in and do work themselves. At Zeandale, Dr. Wesley Paddock, pastor, credits “the strength of the community, a strong commitment to world missions, a strong commitment to local benevolence, and a commitment to support one another spiritually and emotionally.” This is reflected in the community, as Tom Feeney said “Friendship! We know each other and still like each other!” Alex Janulis, said “This is the most giving church. It is a real project of our ministries.” At every service, members are prayed for in great detail, and those present can also ask for prayers. At St. Columbkille their motto is “Where there is will there is a way.” As with Catholic parishes nationwide, the parish receives services from Frankfort, with Father Pat Sullivan coming down for Masses on Saturdays. This means the parish membership takes responsibility for much of the daily operations. “Without volunteers, the parish would not be here,” said Father Sullivan. In fact they erected the new parish hall after the old hall was damaged beyond repair. It was accomplished by community members doing much of the needed work and former members helping out with fundraising. The parish hall is open to the community. The senior citizens use it, and they are looking to start a grief support group. “It is a valuable outreach we are glad to share with the community,” Father Sullivan said. “At the source and summit of our life, the Holy Mass, we gather and celebrate and it all flows from that” he added. Wells Creek has a new pastor, who has revitalized the congregation. “It is important to hear the Word of God preached,” said member Janell Hurla, and other members Karl Seele and Paula Bollmeryer agreed. In this community everyone has a “Heart for God.” Bollmeyer said “The simplicity of the rural church means we come together to minister to each other.” There are many families that have been with the church their entire life. They are proud of the German heritage, where in the 1930s, sermons were still delivered in German. “You get international contact,” said Seele, “I don’t think you get that in big churches, where they may be isolated into youth groups.” Several years ago, they left the United Church of Christ, and decided to become a non-denominational church. The annual fundraiser, a sausage supper, has been going on for 25 years, and last year drew in 300 people. Father John Picsher, pastor at Flush, said the parish has several strengths. He said the way the parish works together – particularly for the annual Chicken Dinner – and he cited how the parish members got together for both the remodel of the hall, and building the elevator. “Without their skilled, hard work and dedication none of the projects would be competed. They come together for a common purpose and are very self-reliant.” “We come together to worship, we call God our father, and it all flows from that.” Gary Fike, a member of the parish council, reflected on the advantages of a rural parish. “Rural churches survive, in my opinion, because of the spirit of the community, and the like-mindedness of the spirit that exists within the people who feel a sense of belonging within that church. Regardless of denomination within the whole of the Christian church, the reason they continue to exist is that there is faith and love that work toward that goal. I think it also survives because we’ve learned from the Bible that the church has only one body, but many parts. Church members are comfortable in their roles, and they derive a sense of spirituality from their individual roles, whether they are cleaning the church on Saturday before a Sunday service or mass (which we all take for granted) to the lectors, candle lighters, communion servers, ushers, choir members or greeters. People in rural churches perhaps understand this better than their city cousins who are in much larger congregations. I would argue that a rural church has a higher rate of volunteerism and service to their church than those in larger, more densely populated areas. “Not all rural churches survive; no more than all churches in villages, small towns, cities, or metropolitan areas survive,” he continued. “One might wonder, with a continued shrinking rural population how those rural churches that do survive can keep their doors open. I think it is because of their abiding faith in God that as long as they seek Him, know their own individual roles within that body, then they can continue to worship him in their home church.”

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