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Monday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Attend the

activities and take a moment to thank these brave men and women for their service to our

country.

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

OUT/ABOUT Page A3 Area youngsters celebrate Halloween.

OPINION Page A4Jerry Marsh reminds us about federal and state government, money matters.

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

NEWS Page B6Women in Ag meeting planned in Ellsworth.

SPORTS Pages B1-2Oilers win; ‘Cats lose district football games.

Lady ‘Cats place three on all-league teams.

NEWS Page B4Ellsworth Correctional Facility selects employees of the quarter.

A Family History

Veterans’ actiVities

Monday, Nov. 11Ellsworth

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

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

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

• At 11:30 a.m., a soup lunch is served at the Ellsworth VFW building for a free will donation. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited.

Wilson • From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the

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

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

Holyrood• At 11 a.m., during an open

house at the Holyrood American Legion building, members of the auxiliary serve a soup, sandwich and pie lunch.

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

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

Three generations of Shaws served in the U.S. NavyBy alan ruschEllsworth County I-R

WILSON — When U.S. Navy veter-an Malcolm Shaw

of Wilson thinks of Veterans Day, tears begin to well up in his eyes — and with good rea-son. Three generations of the Shaw family have served in the Navy.

Malcolm’s dad, Roy, served in the Pacific during World War II as a cook on the destroyer/minelayer USS Aaron Ward. During the Korean War, Malcolm served as an aviation electronics tech-nician at Moffet Field in San Jose, Calif. and at Barbers Point, Hawaii. Malcolm’s brother, Benny, served as an electronics technician in the Navy in the Pacific region in the mid to late 1950s. Malcolm’s two sons, Jan and Mark, also served in the Navy — Jan as a photography tech-nician at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif. and aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation; and Mark as an anti-submarine warfare technician at Naval Air Facility Mayport, Fla., and on the island of Diego Garcia in the

Indian Ocean.Malcolm said

while he was honored to serve, he was also proud of his dad’s ser-vice, and proud that his sons

followed him into the Navy.And while neither Malcolm,

Jan nor Mark saw combat, Roy did during an engagement leading up to the Battle of Okinawa.

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

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

“I try to remember those who gave their lives as a veter-an, or who suffer from some service-related injury,” he said. “None of us gave a piece of ourselves, other than time. None of us dodged bullets, or crawled in the mud. There’s a lot of people I feel indebted to.”

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

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

vice.“Someone told me when I

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

A Family HistoryMark joined the Navy when

he was 27 years old. “It was more so my grandpa’s

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

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

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

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

USD 327 hires architectSee FAMILY, Page A5

Board seeks updated information on projectsBy Mark MccoyEllsworth County I-R

In the wake of two failed bond issues, members of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis-

Geneseo School District strug-gled for more than two hours Oct. 29 to whittle down several million dollars in projects to less than $1 million.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The projects HTK is to tar-

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

Reid said hiring the architec-tural firm was an information-gathering action and not a pre-lude to another bond issue.

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

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

“I think that you made a good observation on our tour,” board member Gina McGowan told board member Darin Holecek. “You said that the state would not allow inmates to use a shower facility like the one we are making our kids use. I know that our maintenance staff has worked hard to try to upkeep the locker rooms, but the mold is still showing through the paint.”

The board toured EJSHS prior to its Aug. 12 meeting and although the locker rooms were

See USD 327, Page A6

Roy Shaw

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A2 Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

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Calendar -R-R II ObituariesSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SOUPS’ ON: The Dorrance PYW EHU hosts a soup feed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Dorrance Community Shop Building. Homemade chicken and noodle and veg-etable soups will be served, along with chili. Sandwiches, pies, cakes and drinks will also be served. Everyone is invited.FALL BINGO: The Sunflower Civic Club’s annual Fall Bingo is conducted at 7 p.m. at the Kanopolis Community Center. Lunch stands open at 6 p.m. Menu includes sandwiches, pies and drinks.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES: At 7:55 a.m., members of the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 perform a Veterans Day ceremony at Ellsworth Elementary School. At 9 a.m., the veterans per-form a military service flag ceremony and present the Veterans Day speech in the Kanopolis Middle School gym. At 10 a.m., the veterans will present the Veterans Day speech with patriotic music in the Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School Performing Arts Center. At 11:30 a.m., a soup lunch is served at the Ellsworth VFW build-ing for a free will donation. Veterans, their families, and the public are invited.• From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ladies Auxiliary of Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post 262 in Wilson serves a soup, sandwich and pie lunch at the post home. Card games and bingo will be played at 1 p.m., with drawings for prizes at 6 p.m. • At 11 a.m., during an open house at the Holyrood American Legion building, members of the auxiliary serve a soup, sandwich and pie lunch. Bingo will be played from 1-6 p.m., and a prize drawing conducted.SCHOOL BUSINESS: The Ellsworth-Kanopolis-Geneseo USD 327 board of education meets at 7 p.m. at the dis-trict office in Ellsworth.• Central Plains USD 112 board of education meets at 6 p.m. at Central Plains Elementary School in Holyrood.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Agenda available after noon the Friday before the meeting.CITY BUSINESS: The Ellsworth City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at city hall.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13FOR MOSTLY WOMEN: “Women in Ag” is the subject of a dinner program, which will feature information on the federal Affordable Care Act. Registration at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6, program at 6:30 in the community room of the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course. Sponsored by the Ellsworth County Farm Service Agency, Ellsworth County Conservation District and Midway Extension. Reservations to Pamela Hays, (785) 472-4999.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14MORE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INFO: Ellsworth County Medical Center hosts two presentations on the Affordable Care Act, from noon to 1 p.m., and from 6 to 7 p.m. both in the hospital’s administration building con-ference room, by trained and certified navigator Christina Bachman of Salina Family Healthcare Center. In addition, Bachman will help individuals file for health-care coverage from 1 to 5 p.m. For an appointment and more information, call Doug Stefek, (785) 472-5028, extension 307.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16HEY, SNOOPY: Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School stu-dents present “Snoopy, the Musical” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets sold at the door for $5 each.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17HEY, SNOOPY: Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School stu-dents present “Snoopy, the Musical” from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets sold at the door for $5 each.

This project fundedin part by the KDOT

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General Public Transportation OCCK, Inc.

For ride information Call 1-855-577-4337

First Come, First Served

NOTICECity Bus is available for general public use

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.The bus will not be availableon City recognized holidays.

Contact Wilson City Hall at 658-2272 for more information.

This Project funded in part by the KDOT Public Transportation Program.

Call 658-2272 to ride and for departure times. First come fi rst serve.

The bus will be taken out of town:To Gypsum - Sat. Nov. 16th

To Salina - Nov. 21stTo Manhattan - Dec. 4th

WHS BB to Otis - Fri. Dec. 6thTo Victoria - Sun. Dec. 8th

WHS BB at Tescott - Dec. 9, 10, & 13To Hays - Thurs. Dec. 12th

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6thEllsworth Senior Center • 115 E. North Main

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Thursday, November 7Ellsworth Senior Center • 115 E. North Main

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Dalene Sue Hall

(1950-2013)

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

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

and the Children’s Miracle Network.

Dalene married Larry Hall, Nov. 13,

1971, in Lawrence. He survives.

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

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

Funeral service was Monday, Nov. 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina, with Father Barry Brinkman officiat-ing. Interment followed at Mission Hill Cemetery in Smolan. Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, was in charge of arrange-ments.

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

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

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Jingle Bell Shop & Sell

ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

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

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

Salina Pediatric Care provides exceptional care for children of all ages. Our board-

certi�ed pediatricians offer care for your child’s general health needs as well as specialized

care in endocrinology, sports medicine and behavioral disorders.

Our practice has grown with the addition of several new pediatricians to our clinic

and we’re excited to be able to offer pediatric clinics in Ellsworth, two days a month for

scheduled appointments as well as walk-in acute visits. We will also maintain a stock of

all routine childhood vaccinations on-site, so immunizations can be given in conjunction

with all scheduled visits. We are proud to offer the same reliable care that folks in Salina

have come to trust.

To schedule an appointment, call 785.825.2273.

Offering the same great care to kids in Ellsworth.

November Clinics in Ellsworth 9:00 a.m. until noon, November 11 and 25

1604 Aylward AvenueEllsworth, Kansas 67439www.salinapediatriccare.com785.825.CARE (2273)

Salina Pediatric Care provides exceptional care for children of all ages. Our board-

certi�ed pediatricians offer care for your child’s general health needs as well as specialized

care in endocrinology, sports medicine and behavioral disorders.

Our practice has grown with the addition of several new pediatricians to our clinic

and we’re excited to be able to offer pediatric clinics in Ellsworth, two days a month for

scheduled appointments as well as walk-in acute visits. We will also maintain a stock of

all routine childhood vaccinations on-site, so immunizations can be given in conjunction

with all scheduled visits. We are proud to offer the same reliable care that folks in Salina

have come to trust.

To schedule an appointment, call 785.825.2273.

November Clinics in Ellsworth9:00 a.m. until noon, November 11 and 25

1604 Aylward AvenueEllsworth, Kansas 67439www.salinapediatriccare.com785.825.CARE (2273)

Trick or TreatArea youngsters celebrate Halloween

Above, Kindergartners gather near section leader Steve Steinhaus Oct. 31, before the Ellsworth Kiwanis Halloween Parade and costume judging at Ellsworth Elementary School. Steinhaus, a Kiwanis member, was dressed in a rubber ducky cowboy costume. See Page B11 for results of the judging.Below, in a photo taken by Ben Nondorf of Wilson during Wilson’s Chamber of Commerce Halloween fun Oct. 31 at Lions Club Park, Keaton Leiker, dressed in a bat costume, spreads his wings as Harlee Miller, dressed as a witch, looks on.

Above, Ellsworth Elementary School students Nevaeh McVey, left, Louis McVey, and Alleynah McVey, right, in costume as flappers and a gangster.Below, Mychel Dolezal, smiles at her daughter, Mykenna, dressed as Big Bird.

Above, Ellsworth Elementary School fourth grade students Nicole Haase, left, and Haley Pfeiffer dressed as a granny and bumble bee.Below, Allison Vandall holds her 21 month-old son, Everett, the little dinosaur.

I-R photos byAlan Rusch

Burlington, Iowa, cat-tlemen George C. Duffield and Harvey Ray were well aware of the vast herds of cattle on the Texas range when they took a riverboat down the Mississippi River with visions of a grand profits in their heads. America’s long night of Civil War had finally come to an end. Within a few short months the north and south began its slow healing process with a steady march of southern cattle to northern mar-kets.

Duffield and Ray boarded a steamer for Galveston, Texas, and from there traveled over-land to the cattle country along the Colorado River. A herd of cattle was pur-chased and Ray returned to Illinois. Duffield recorded in his diary that the cattle and crew were placed on the long trail April 29, 1866.

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

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

Wet weather continued and men quit the herd. At the Trinity River what little of the camp gear that was left was lost. Duffield spent the entire night in the saddle in the middle of a continual hard rain.

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

In Indian Territory sev-eral outfits threw their herds together to protect

themselves from the Indians. Duffield num-bered the combined trail herd at 5,000 head.

That night the entire 5,000 stampeded. Duffield’s men were exhausted and threat-ened to leave as they went on another cow hunt to collect the scat-tered cattle. Duffield wrote “Spent the day separating beeves and hunting — Two men and bunch beeves lost — Many men in trouble. Horses all give out and men refused to do any-thing.”

A day later the men were still missing. Duffield hired an Indian guide and finally found his worn out men and 200 head of cattle 14 miles from camp. “ Almost starved not hav-ing had a bite to eat for 60 hours. Got to camp 12 p.m. Tired.”

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

drew his revolver and backed them down. He still lost an animal while tending to the river crossing. The Arkansas was raging. Duffield and his men worked all day but could not get an ani-mal to take the water. “Had to go back to the prairie sick and discour-aged. Have not got the blues but am in Hel of a fix. Indians held high fes-tival over stolen beef all night. Lost two beeves mired and maybe more.”

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

Near Baxter Springs the herd of 5,000 was divided and settlement made between outfits. Out of the 1,000 head that he started with only 499 had survived. Duffield turned west. The Shawnee nation held the right of way and forced the men to turn

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Money Matters

Trailing cattle in 1866

Linda Mowery-Denning

Editor/Publisher

See GRAY, Page A5

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

Obamacare. As an agent of the Midway Extension Council of

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

In Kansas, the Extension Service is using its resources to educate the public about the law, major parts of which go into effect in January. Rathbun conduct-ed three meetings recently in Ellsworth County and plans to part-ner with the Farm Service Agency and the Conservation District on a fourth effort to educate farmers on the law and its effect on them. The three agencies plan a Women in Agriculture event Nov. 13 at the community room at the Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course. The presentation will follow a 6 p.m. meal.

Again, the focus will be education, not politics.The three meetings in Ellsworth County attracted only

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

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

Following Rathbun’s lead, we will list bits and pieces of the information she presented without editorial com-ment. Much of this comes from the non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation,

The act does not:• The Affordable Care Act does not create “govern-

ment-controlled” or “socialized” health care.• It does not create death panels.ACA makes it illegal for insurance companies to:• Deny coverage to children because of pre-existing

conditions such as asthma or diabetes.• Put a lifetime cap on how much care the insurance

company will pay for.• Cancel coverage when someone gets sick by finding

a mistake on the insured’s paperwork.The act offers free preventive services in many cases,

including:• Cancer screenings such as mammograms and colo-

noscopies.• Vaccinations such as flu, mumps and measles• Blood pressure screening.• Cholesterol screening.• Tobacco cessation counseling and interventions• Birth control.• Depression screening. Insurance companies must be more accountable under

the ACA:• Before, insurance companies spent as much as 40

cents of every premium dollars on overhead, marketing and CEO salaries.

• Today, the new 80/20 rule says insurance compa-nies must spend at least 80 cent of your premium dol-lar on your health care or improvements to care.

Young adult coverage:• Adults younger than 26 can now stay on their par-

ents’ insurance.These provisions take effect in January:• Discriminating against people with pre-existing

conditions or because they are women will be illegal.• There will be new state- and federal-based market-

places, where many will have a choice of private plans.• Tax credits will make buying insurance more

affordable.The ACA includes provisions for small businesses:• Those with fewer than 50 employees are not man-

dated to provide insurance coverage.• Employees of small businesses may be eligible for

tax credits to purchase insurance on their own in the online marketplace if their employers do not provide it.

• Businesses with fewer than 25 employees are eligi-ble for tax credits if they decided to offer health insur-ance to their employees.

Go to www.insureks.org for more information.

HEALTH CAREExtension separates

fact from fiction

Women in Ag

The federal Affordable Care Act and its effect on farmers and ranchers will be discussed at the Women in Agriculture event Nov. 13 in the community room at the Ellsworth Golf Course. Presentation follows a 6 p.m. meal.

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

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

If readers truly want to see a viable challenge to Gov. Brownback’s rule, they need to fork over some money, time and/or labor. Otherwise, it will certainly be four more years for the gover-nor. “You’re Invited” to contribute to the Paul Davis campaign for gov-ernor of Kansas.

•••I have read that a

growing number of econ-omists are pushing for a more inflationary mone-tary policy to help stimu-late the economy. The Fed’s target rate for infla-tion is 2 percent and in recent years, the rate has often been closer to 1 percent. Their fear is that the economy will slip

into deflation and that would not be a good thing.

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

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

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

Simply put, a higher inflation rate is great for those that are able to keep pace with it. Unfortunately, as infla-tion accelerates fewer and fewer people are able to keep up, and those who struggle most to keep up tend to be those at the bottom of the eco-nomic food chain, the same people that suffer most from any mishan-dling of economic policy.

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

Jerry MarshPolitical

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

The Ward and its crew also suffered from torpe-do hits and kamikaze aircraft attacks.

Mark remembers his grandpa telling him everyone on the Ward was issued a large Bowie knife to sleep with so they could defend them-selves in case of enemy attack.

“They always feared the Japanese would board their ship while they were sleeping,” he said. “So as a young kid listening to stories like that, it was better than watching a movie about war — you’re hearing it from somebody who experienced it firsthand.”

Mark described it as a “story of survival and death.”

“Dad went in at age 32,” Malcolm said. “Just a few months after he went in, there was a dec-laration that anyone of his age and with his many children didn’t have to go to service.”

Because of that, Tony Sula, Roy’s boss at the time, said Roy qualified for a deferment because he worked in a food-related industry.

“Dad said no,” Malcolm said. “He need-ed to do his part for his country. So he went.”

It was 1943. Malcolm was 10 years old.

Malcolm’s serviceMalcolm joined the

Navy in 1951 after grad-uating from Wilson High School. He served four years, from 1951 to 1955.

“Just getting out of high school, I think you have a feeling of adven-ture,” he said. “I had my dad’s experience, and I thought I needed to do something for my coun-try. I went into it not so much as an obligation, but as ‘hey, they’re going to teach me stuff, and I’m going to listen, and I’m going to have fun doing it.’ That’s what I did.”

Malcolm was a groundcrewman for a Douglas DC-6, known in the Navy as the R-6D.

“We were freighters from Moffet Field to Hawaii to Midway Island to Japan and back,” he said. “We also went into India.”

Malcolm said it was rumored the R-6D deliv-ered freight with atomic capabilities during the Korean War.

“But I don’t know that for sure,” he added.

Malcolm remembers

the first time he was ordered overseas to his duty station in Hawaii.

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

Luckily, Malcolm had a friend that helped him through the ordeal.

“It turned out to be a piece of cake, but it scared me,” said Malcolm, the former owner of Shaw’s Fine Foods in downtown Wilson.

Mark’s serviceMark served six years

in the Navy, from 1984 to 1990.

“At that time, I would say the military was all you wanted it to be,” he said. “All you were will-ing to put into it, they would give you that and more. The only limit was your ambition.”

“There is no compari-son to the experience and the training you get,” he said.

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

He especially remem-bers the year he spent on Diego Garcia.

“It was separation from my wife, Doris, and my daughter, Andrea, but I got to experience things that very few peo-ple experience. It was tropical — I was less than a stone’s throw away from the beach right out my barrack’s door — I thought I was in paradise. If my wife and daughter could have gone with me, I’d still be there. It was the separa-tion that brought me back home.”

Because the British own Diego Garcia, Mark said communicating with his family was dif-ferent compared to both today’s and yesterday’s Navy.

“It was a satellite phone system,” he said. “Phone cards were $100 for 30 minutes. In the year I was there, Doris and I spoke for three hours, so we spent $600 on telephone calls.”

Today’s sailor has access to internet, email, and cell phones.

“But I reflect back when grandpa was on his ship and all they had were letters,” Mark said. “A lot of people in World War II relied on letters. A lot of people got letters that were sent two weeks or a month earlier, and it was the last letter from a dead husband or a dead son. So I think I had it hard, until I reflect on what the people before me went through.”

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

Jan’s serviceJan also served six years

in the Navy, from 1979 to 1984. He enlisted while still attending Wilson High School through the delayed entry program.

“I graduated in May, then went in the Navy in November,” he said.

Jan primarily processed and printed aerial recon-naissance film.

“One thing that was overwhelming for me was when I was stationed on the Constellation,” he said. “Coming from a lit-tle town, and all of a sud-den you are on a ship that has 5,000 men on it.”

Jan’s bunk was under-neath the ship’s catapults. The catapults were tasked with launching the jet aircraft carried on board.

“When the jets would take off, it was like a freight train coming to a dead stop against a brick wall at 80 miles per hour,” he said. “The whole ship would shake, and it was unbelievable noise. Somehow, we all learned to sleep though that.”

Jan also experienced going through 60-foot swells.

“Water coming over the flight deck was pretty exciting,” he said. “We were moving from San Diego to Bremerton, Wash. for overhaul. The whole ship’s company transferred up there, so basically the aircraft car-rier became a big moving van. The flight deck was full of personal cars, pick-ups, and campers.”

Jan said there were also wives and children of the crew on board.

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

Jan works at Crestwood, Inc. in Salina. From 1990 to 2000, he owned J.S. Shaw Photography in down-town Ellsworth.

Continuing serviceMalcolm, Mark and Jan

continue to serve America today as mem-bers of the Wilson American Legion.

“I think more than anything, being a member of the American Legion is really important to me, because of carrying on the traditions and ideas that we have as a nation,” Malcolm said.

With Veterans Day set for observance Monday, Nov. 11, Mark said as a veteran, it’s easier for him to see how much of a sac-rifice serving in the armed forces really is.

“Thank God there are people still willing to make that sacrifice,” he added.

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southwest. They ended up driving near-ly back to the Arkansas River. The herd was now on open prairie with no trail to follow. “We don’t know how far nor where we are now going to turn north and trust to luck.”

Duffield turned the herd northwest to strike the Little Walnut River and later the Big Walnut in present-day Butler County, Kan. At Council Grove they pur-chased supplies and drove on to St. Mary’s Mission. By Aug. 29 they entered Nebraska, on their way to Nebraska City. More cattle were lost crossing the Missouri River. Duffield finally reached Burlington, Iowa, in late October. On

Nov. 1, he shipped the herd to Chicago by rail. When Duffield reached his Iowa home he was sick and tired. His last diary entry was Nov. 7, 1866. “Spent most of the day in bed and feeling badly.” His profits had vanished but he could boast that the trail had thrown everything it could at him and he had survived a very perilous endeavor on The Way West.

“The Cowboy,” Jim Gray is author of

Desperate Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the Violent Frontier and also publishes a historical paper, the Kansas Cowboy, Old West history from a Kansas perspective. Contact Kansas Cowboy, Box 62, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. Phone (785) 531-2058 or www.droversmercantile.com

Gray

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Congress’ inept handling of fiscal policy, do we really want Congress exercising more control over monetary policy?•••I stumbled across a

reason for the all-Repub-lican, Kansas, congressio-nal delegation to be more reasonable when it comes to negotiating fiscal poli-cy with the Democrats.

Turns out that funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to be built in Manhattan, Kan., could be in jeopar-dy if Democrats and Republicans cannot dem-onstrate some fiscal com-mon sense in the near future.

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

Will the uncompromis-ing congressman com-promise a principle and agree to a tax increase? Stay tuned, this might get interesting. •••Sen. Rand Paul of

Kentucky said he will put a hold on President Obama’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be Chairman of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. A hold occurs when a single senator blocks floor consider-ation of a presidential nominee or other mea-

sure. The Senator has said

he will not resort to a hold on the nomination if he gets the vote he wants on a bill that pro-vides for a Government Accounting Office audit of the Federal Reserve.

According the Congressional Research Service the exact origin of holds is unknown. In recent decades, the sen-ate hold has devolved into a tool of obstruction often abused by senators for petty reasons. Senators of course will maintain that they are motivated solely by what is in the best interest of the American people, arguably the most abused rationalization in American politics.

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

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

As for Sen. Paul’s desire for a bill authoriz-ing the auditing of the Fed, he should avail him-self of the constitutional law making process for doing so, and he should allow Janet Yellen’s nomi-nation to proceed as pro-vided for in the constitu-tion. •••Oct. 21, 2013, a

12-year-old boy in

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

Chronic gun violence is the price we pay for the second Amendment right of virtually every-one to own a gun with very few restrictions. This near absolute right translates into the capac-ity for a person to gun down whomever they wish whenever they want.

One of the weaker arguments in favor this second Amendment right is the “law abiding citizen” argument. The idea being that law enforcement should do a better job of targeting criminals and leave “law abiding citizens” alone, because “law abiding citi-zens” do not abuse their gun rights. Unfortunately, this con-venient and specious argument overlooks the very real fact that every criminal in every prison in the country was, at one time, a “law abiding citizen.”

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

Any kind of restriction that might mitigate the murder and mayhem in our nationwide kill zone must yield to every erst-while, “law abiding citi-zen’s” right to have a gun: A murderous conun-drum that continues to defy solution.

Jerry Marsh is a retired

Ellsworth High School government teacher.

Marsh

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IN BRIEFON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY

Grain prices mixed for the weekPrices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of

the business day Monday, Nov. 4, were:Wheat, bu. — $7.03, down 21 cents from a week ago.Milo, bu. — $4.07, down 2 cents.Soybeans, bu. — $12.06, up 3 cents.Corn, bu. — $4.11, down 4 cents.The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf,

Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis.

Bruning is employee of the monthBrett Bruning, son of Cindy and Keith Bruning of

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

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

Pawnee Mental Health Services is a licensed com-munity mental health center and licensed substance abuse treatment center serving more than 7,300 peo-ple annually.

Wilson Pride receives donationWilson Pride received a $500 donation Oct. 7 from

the Midwest Energy Fund. The money is to be used for the water spray park in Wilson.

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

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EARLY DEADLINESDeadlines for the

Nov. 28th paper are as follows:

Wednesday, November 20

News and Advertising - 5:00 p.m.

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

Paper will be printed on Monday - 11/25

and mailed Tuesday - 11/26

THE PAPER WILL BE ON NEWS STANDS

TUESDAY MORNING, 11/26!

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America’s farm-ers have impor-tant decisions

to make — both for their families and for their employees — with the Affordable Care Act which went into effect Oct. 1. On the whole, farmers are more likely to be insured than the rest of the U.S. popula-tion. This is not surpris-ing given that farm work is hazardous with many potential occupational injuries. Purchasing health insurance and dis-ability insurance is viewed by many farmers as essential elements in protecting their family farms.

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

best for them.Because premiums in

the individual health insurance market are rated based on the indi-vidual’s own risks, they have been exceptionally high for farmers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are three tips to help farm families make decisions about insur-ance coverage for them-selves and their employ-ees:

• Compare the cost and features of your cur-rent insurance with those in the new insur-ance “marketplace.” State-based navigators and insurance agents can assist farmers in making decisions on personal insurance. If you are considering insurance for your farm business, con-sult an insurance broker, employment law attor-ney, certified financial planner or others you trust.

• Consult with a pro-fessional farm advisor to develop an action plan for the business.

• Allow enough time to shop around and

select insurance coverage that is both affordable and adequate.

If you are a woman involved in agriculture or are simply interested in learning more about this topic, please plan to attend the Ellsworth County Women in Ag meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Ellsworth Golf Course. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with a meal at 6 p.m. and program at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 8 to Pamela Hays, (785) 472-4999, extension 1303.

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

Women in Ag meeting planned

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

I-R photo byMark McCoy

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scoured and re-painted, black mold could easily be seen creeping though the fresh, mold-resistant paint. A large part of the cost of remodeling the locker rooms is their location — under the gymnasium bleachers with walls that are part of the structural support of the building.

The tennis court also suffers from a host of prob-lems, with its location atop a spring being a major rea-son for its deteriorating condition. The courts were constructed with an asphalt foundation, which is moving and cracking. And electrical service for the lighting runs beneath

the courts, not around them.

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

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

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

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

“We just spent a lot of money on doors and locks for security,” Tenbrink said. “If we do that, then we will have to have that part of it replaced. I think a video monitor for the entry doors is money better spent.”

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

think of how best to spend the money.”

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

Other projects the board discussed but did not place on the list were — air con-ditioning the EJSHS gym and multipurpose room and KMS gymnasium; additional security mea-sures; Ellsworth Elementary School black-top; parking lots at all three buildings; and a new gymnasium.

The school board’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the district office in Ellsworth.

We would like to invite all residents of Ellsworth County to a special time expressing our appreciation for members of the law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fi re departments who serve throughout our county in response to emergency situations. � is will be held at the Ellsworth Fire Department on Sunday evening, November 17th, starting at 6:00 p.m. � e program will last approximately forty-fi ve minutes to an hour. It will be followed by a time of interaction and cookies for all who attend and desire to share some time together afterwards.

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

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

Join us to share your appreciationWho: All Residents of Ellsworth County

Where: Ellsworth Fire StationWhen: November 17th at 6:00 P.M.

(Sponsored by the Ellsworth County Ministerial Alliance)

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

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

She was welcomed home by her sister, Mary.

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

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

Leonard and Betty Parks celebrated their 65th anni-versary Oct. 31. They were married in 1948.

The Parks have two sons, Dr. Gary Parks and his wife, Dr. Pam Parks, Pueblo, Colo., and Greg Parks and his wife, Terri, Ellsworth. They also have six grand-children and 13 great-grandchildren.

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

since 1981. Send well wishes to Good

Samaritan Society, Drover’s Cottage, Apt. 105B, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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SENIOR MENUSNovember 11-15

ELLSWORTH

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a sug-gested donation of $3.15 and under 60 are $5. Reservations may be made by calling by 2 p.m. the day before the meal. Call Ellsworth at (785) 472-5185.

MONDAY — Closed for Veterans Day.TUESDAY — Mexican casserole, corn on the

cob, fruit cocktail, cookies and bread.WEDNESDAY — Beef stew, biscuits, tossed

salad, angel food cake with strawberries.THURSDAY — Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes,

broccoli and cauliflower, cinnamon and apples and bread.

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

WILSON and HOLYROOD

Lunches for people age 60 or older are a sug-gested donation of $3.15 and under 60 are $4.50. The center offers free rolls and coffee at 9 a.m. on Fridays. Call the Wilson Senior Center at (785) 658-2388, or Holyrood at (785) 252-3640.

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

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

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

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

FRIDAY — Chili, cinnamon roll, fruit and milk.

Parents and Homework For parents who grew up in the

United States, homework is a fact of life — as American as apple pie. Many educators believe homework is an essential tool for helping children learn. They believe homework can help children develop important study skills, learn how to manage time and encourage independence and responsibility.

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

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

What You Can DoParents can help children develop

good study habits if they:• Take an active interest in their

children’s homework by finding out what assignments are, talking with them about assignments and looking over completed work.

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

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

it doesn’t have to be fancy.

• Reduce distractions by turning off the TV.

• Be willing to help (like taking them to the library or getting materi-als they might need).

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

• Provide support and encourage-ment, especially when they are frus-trated.

How You Help MattersHomework can be frustrating for

students and for parents as well. Researchers have found how parents help children especially those who are struggling with schoolwork, can determine whether homework helps or hurt children’s learning and moti-vation in school. Here are some sug-gestions on HOW to help with homework.

Let children take the lead — sup-port their independence and self-reli-ance and be less controlling and intrusive. Being controlling means:

• Doing assigned work for children• “Taking over” and telling children

what to do or how to do it, or• Using threats or punishmentControlling parents might actually

prevent children from developing important skills. Although parents might feel like they are “helping” they may be unintentionally undermining children’s confidence in their abilities.

Being intrusive includes:• Giving help without being asked.• Checking homework without

being asked, or• Frequently reminding them to do

homework.Stay positive. When parents can

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

Jamie Rathbun is the family and consumer sciences agent in the Midway Extension District. Her column appears twice a month in the I-R. For more information on this col-umn, nutrition, food safety, parenting, finan-cial management, health and safety email Jamie at [email protected] or call the Ellsworth Extension Office, (785) 472-4442.

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Area Clubs

Anniversary

Birth

Reunions

Leonard and Betty Parks mark 65th anniversary

Betty and Leonard Parks

Abigayle Jean Chaulmaine Griffin

Abigayle Jean Chaulmaine Griffin

Doubrava familyThe 50th annual Frank (Frantisec) Doubrava Sr. family

reunion gathered Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Ellsworth Senior Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Allen-Sheridan familyThe Allen-Sheridan reunion was held Oct. 6 at the

Ellsworth Senior Center. The family of Bill and Lillian (Allen) Bailey were hosts.

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

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

Traveling 12 Card Club The Traveling 12 Card Club met at

7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Wilson Senior Center with Betty Hunter as hostess. Winning high was Alita Popp, low was Julia Woodmansee, getting travel-ing was Marilyn Soukup. Others play-ing Pinochle were Doris Oller, Jeannine Siefers, Lucille Janda, Charlene Stoppel, Sherrill Steinle, Myrene Soukup, Louanna Robinson and Vera Ehrlich. The Club will be traveling to the home of Vera Ehrlich at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

Elkhorn 4-H The Sept. 22 Elkhorn 4-H meeting

was called to order by Ty Nienke. Roll call was answered by 16 members and three leaders by answering the ques-tion “whose birthday is today”. The August minutes were approved as read. Brandon Westerman and Timmy Zamrzla led the singing with “Happy Birthday”. Brandon Westerman gave the treasurer’s report. Items discussed at the meeting were: fair board, fair council, Svaty bale maze, church attendance, and commu-nity service. Elections were conducted and the new officers are:

President – Amy WestermanVice President – Jenna HaaseSecretary – Taylor ZamrzlaTreasurer – Teagon NienkeReport – Macey GustinParliamentary – Tucker HusemenFair Board – Patrick ZamrzlaFair Council – Brandon WestermanNienkes and Husemans provided

recreation. Leaders provided treats and the meeting was adjourned.

Macey GustinReporter

P.Y.W. Members of the P.Y.W. Family and

Community Education Unit met Oct. 7 at the Dorrance City Hall.

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

homemade pies. President Rita Habbart will attend

the KAFCE State Conference Oct. 8 at Colby.

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

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

The group viewed the 2000-2013 club scrapbook following the meeting. The next meeting will be Nov. 9 after the soup feed.

GFWC Sorosis The Wilson GFWC Sorosis Club

met Oct. 14 in the Methodist Education building.

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

Two art projects from Wilson stu-dents were entered in the arts contest. Lilly Duncan won blue on her string art and Aaron Dlabal received a red on his crocheted headband. Alice Malir, Alice Whitmer, Lucille Janda and Mary Ellen Stoppel attended and helped with the meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Roll call was answered by 11 offi-cers, with a total of 17 members pres-ent. The total membership is 65.

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

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

Potluck will be Sunday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow. Respect for Life collections will be taken up Oct. 27 by Dorothy Brokes and Mary Mattas.

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

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

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

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

Obligation was led by Regent Belinda Kasper.

Adjournment was at 9:15 p.m. with closing prayer led by Judy Soukup and the singing of the closing Ode.

The next meeting will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, with the Social Committee Janiece Kornmeyer, Marilyn Soukup, Michelle L. Brokes, Tomasa Cisneros, Colleen Lovin, Karan Soukup and Lori Steinle in charge.

Vera EhrlichRecording Secretary.

A9Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

A11Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013


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-RI SportsEllsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, November 7, 2013

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Lady Bearcats place three players on NCAA all-league teams

MARK McCOY/Ellsworth County I-R

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

Oilers defeat Little RiverBY Mark MccoYEllsworth County I-R

CLAFLIN — The Central Plains Oilers defeated Little River

38-14 in the final 8-man Division I, District five football game Oct. 31, in Claflin.

The Oilers had already clinched the district champion-ship and a playoff spot by anni-hilating Solomon, Oct. 25, in Solomon.

“We were happy to get a win on our last regular season game,” said head coach Chris Steiner. “We didn’t play as well as we would have liked to. Little River is better than their record shows but it was also a tough game for us. After such a mentally draining week the game before against Solomon, and then getting such a big win, it is hard not to come out a lit-tle flat in the next game.

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

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

were unable to rotate some people.”

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

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

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

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

Little River found the end zone with 20 seconds on the

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

BY Mark MccoYEllsworth County I-R

It was Halloween for the Bearcats Thursday at Shanelec field, as the Southeast of Saline Trojans won

the 3A District 13 football game 42-0, ending the season for the ‘Cats and securing a berth in the state playoffs for the Trojans.

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

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

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

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

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

PAT with 7:23 on the scoreboard.The Bearcat defense spent a lot of

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

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

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

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

The Bearcats came out strong as the

Trojans blank Bearcats in Halloween game

LISA CRITES/Special to the I-R

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

See WIN, Page B2

JUSTICE MITCHELL/Special to the I-R

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

See ‘CATS, Page B2

-RI Sports

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Continued from B1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch www.indyrepnews.com for updates concern-ing the time, date and location of the game.

Continued from B1

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

Anderson was taken to the hospital for precau-tionary measures.

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

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

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

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

Barkow making some good catches amid crowds of Trojan defend-ers.

However, the Trojans returned to their quarter-back-sacking spree, forc-ing the ‘Cats to either give the ball up on downs or punts.

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

the goal line.Ellsworth ended its

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

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

‘Cats

Win

KAYLYN OBERLE/Special to the I-R

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

KHRYSTAL SERRIAN/Special to the I-R

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

-RI News B3


Wilson School & USD 112’s

Izzy Kriley Izzy Kriley is a junior at Wilson High School. She is the daughter of Susan Kriley and Tony Kriley. Izzy’s sibling is Kordel Kriley. Izzy’s activities include volleyball, basketball,ECO-Meet, forensics, art club, and science club. What she likes best about school is the accomplishment of learning new things. Izzy’s future plans are to study pre-dentistry, then go to dental school and eventually open her own practice. Izzy was nominated because she is consistently very friendly and polite to all of the students in the building. She is against bullying and is the perfect role model for the“bystander”. Teachers have witnessed Izzy invite a student who is typically viewed as an outcast by other students to join her and she doesn’t care what people think of her.She is a genuinely “nice” person.

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Oilers named to honor rollSpecial to the i-R

CLAFLIN — Officials at Central Plains

High School in Claflin have released the names of those students achiev-ing honor roll status for the first nine weeks of school. They are:

Superintendent’s Honor Roll

• Seniors — Peyton Broeker, Trey Heitschmidt, Dylan Hickel, Breanna Holmes, Bethany Oeser, Rebecca Stewart.

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

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

Gloria Strong.• Freshmen — Chelsey

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

Principal’s Honor Roll• Seniors — Wyatt

Disque, Shelby Letourneau, Evan Liebl and Weston Price.

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

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

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

Honorable Mention• Seniors — Meritt

Hammeke, Casey Kaiser, Julee McAtee, Shianne Perkins, Mikala Vasquez, Jacob Woodmansee and Colton Zink.

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

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

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

Peanuts PaloozaEHS hosts “Snoopy, the Musical”

By alan RuSchEllsworth County I-R

Ellsworth High School students are gearing up for

Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 pre-sentations of “Snoopy, the Musical.”

Performances of the two act musical will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the school’s Performing Arts Theater, and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, also at the PAC.

“The kids are doing a great job, they’re work-ing hard, and they’re really dedicated,” said Traci Sallman, director.

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

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

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

Peanuts characters see the world through the eyes of children.

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

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

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

Sallman said several songs will be sung dur-

ing the performances, including “The World According to Snoopy,” and “The Big Bow Wow.”

Two EHS alumni, Lindsay Rojas and Lauren Fitzgerald, will be assisting the cast and crew with the musical.

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

Sallman said the tick-et price was lowered from last year, because of the economy.

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

Tickets for the two performances will only be available at the door. The cost is $5 each for both adults and chil-dren.

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

Commissioners get appraiser updateBy alan RuSchEllsworth County I-R

Ellsworth County appraiser Carl Miller has com-

pleted the process of updating how cellular telephone towers and the pads for wind turbine generators on the two wind farms partially located in the county are appraised.

During Monday’s meet-ing of the county com-missioners, Miller said the 35 to 40 cell towers in the county will be added to the property owner’s valuation. He said the property owners will then need to look at their lease with the cell tower com-pany in order to be reim-bursed the cost of the val-uation.

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

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

Miller said state offi-cials are strongly encour-aging county appraisers take this step in order to make the valuation pro-cess more accurate and fair.

In other business:• After a 10-minute

executive session with Miller to discuss non-elected personnel, com-missioners approved an increase in Marie Ranker’s salary from $13.75 per hour to $14.05 per hour, effective Nov. 1.

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

• No action was taken after returning from a

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

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

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

• Because of the Veteran’s Day holiday, the next meeting of the Ellsworth County com-missioners will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the county court-house.

By alan RuSchEllsworth County I-R

WILSON — A possible solution to

the feral cat problem in Wilson was suggested by a retired veterinarian during Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council.

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

“I’m not looking to compete with local veter-inarians,” Sells said. “You have to have so many feral cats in a town to control the rodent popu-lation.”

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

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

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

In other business:• Approval was given

to amend the city’s 2013-14 budget. The amended budget is on page B10 of this week’s I-R. A hearing is scheduled at the coun-cil’s Nov. 18 meeting. Wilson City clerk Susan Kriley said the amend-ment was necessary because the city trans-ferred funds from its water and sewer accounts to the capital improve-ment account to finish the Pride Spray Park.

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

Egg was tabled.“The chamber has the

money to do this project,” Kriley said. “This would expedite it.”

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

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

• No action was taken after a five-minute execu-tive session with Kasper to discuss land acquisi-tion.

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

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

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ECF Employees of the Quarter

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Above, ECF deputy warden Joe Fowler, left, with Unit Team Manager Richard Booher. Below, Fowler, left, with corrections officers Samuel Liggett and Sarah Trevino.

Special to the i-R

Four Ellsworth Correctional Facility employees

have been chosen as 2013 third quarter employees. They are Richard W. Booher, outstanding non-uniformed employee of the quarter; Samuel Liggett and Sarah Trevino, outstanding uni-formed employees of the quarter; and Mary W. Perkins, outstanding con-tract employee of the quarter. Brief histories of the four individuals are:

BooherBooher began employ-

ment at ECF Nov. 18, 1989, as a Corrections Officer Trainee. He earned Corrections Officer I status May 18, 1990. Booher promoted to Corrections Officer II March 18, 1991, Corrections Counselor I January 26, 1992, and Corrections Counselor II August 18, 1993. On Dec. 31, 2006, Booher was promoted to his cur-rent job of Unit Team Manager.

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

Booher is well respect-ed for being a positive leader and excellent man-ager of the segregation, protective custody, and restriction unit, especially during times of many changes. Even though this special population is chal-lenging, he professionally manages it on a daily basis.

LiggettLiggett began his career

at ECF April 30, 2007, as a Corrections Officer IA.

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

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

Liggett’s coworkers value his attention to detail in working in the Building 2 South Control station, which is instru-mental in ensuring the day shift runs smoothly and securely. He has extraordinary multi-task-ing skills and makes his job look effortless when it is anything but uncompli-cated. When Liggett is on shift, the safety of staff is elevated, as he is aware of their location in the living unit and is cog-nizant of what is going on around him at all times. He is adept in his ability to appropriately move individuals in and out of the living unit in a timely manner. Furthermore, Liggett is able to remain calm and professional while in a high pressure and busy environment.

TrevinoTrevino began her

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

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

She has developed pro-fessional working rela-tionships with staff at all levels and in all depart-ments.

PerkinsPerkins began her

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

Mary works with many different types of

offenders and staff and always with a smile and kind word. She encour-ages others to do their best. Her cheerful dispo-sition lightens the day for anyone having an off day. She gives all offend-ers under her supervi-sion a chance to do good, and encourages them to do even better. Perkins continues to help Aramark streamline the process of delivering a quality meal to the offenders while staying within budget.

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Fowler, left, with Food Service supervisor Mary Perkins.

ECF receives excellent auditSpecial to the i-R

American Correctional Association

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

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

mental health profession-als and clerical staff. Correct Care Solutions is contracted by Kansas Department of Corrections to provide health care services at all its correctional facilities.

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

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

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

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

Schnurr said he appreci-ates the thoroughness of the ACA auditors and their kind words about ECF.

“I commend the entire staff at ECF for their con-stant attention to detail and reducing risk by fol-lowing policies and proce-dures,” he added.

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BrookvilleUnited MethodistLori Persigehl, pastor114 W. AndersonChurch: (785) 225-6875Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.Sunday service: 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s CatholicMsgr. James E. HakeWest ThirdSunday Mass: 8 a.m.

buShToNholy Name CatholicFr. Robert SpencerAsst. Fr. Edmond Kline296 Third Rd.(620) 562-3427Mass: 8 a.m. Sunday andWed. 6 p.m.

United MethodistGene Langhofer, pastor213 Third (620) 562-3393Sunday service: 9 a.m.Sunday school: 10:15 a.m.

Salem united MethodistJanet Myers, pastor517 Ave. E(620) 562-3334 Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

CaRNEIRoUnited MethodistRobert Winter, pastorPhone: (785) 472-8773Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

doRRaNCEFirst Lutheran – ELCaNancy Mitchell, interim417 Coleman(785) 658-2252Sunday service: 8:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s CatholicFr. Mathew ChackoSaturday Mass: 6 p.m.

ELLSwoRThharvest bible ChurchTad Trapp, pastor907 Evans (785) 531-1969Sunday service: 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Study: 7 p.m.

assembly of GodExie Barber, pastor108 W. Eighth(785) 472-3232Bible study: 9:45 a.m.Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.Sunday evening service: 6:30 p.m.Wednesday service: 7 p.m.

holy apostles EpiscopalPhyllis Flory, pastor

103 W. Fourth (785) 493-2760Sunday service: 9 a.m.Sr. Warden, (785) 658-3571

First PresbyterianAmy Jo Hawley, pastor405 N. Lincoln(785) 472-5557Sunday school: 9:15 a.m.Sunday service:10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran LC – MSDennis Dufon, pastorChurch: (785) 472-4045Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.SS following serviceTV ministry: Sun. 4 p.m. and Thurs. 7 p.m.

St. bernard’s CatholicFr. Steve Heina10th and Kansas (785)472-3136Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran LC – MSPhilip Hoppe, pastor(785) 472-3712Sunday service: 10:00 a.m.Adult Bible class: 9:00 a.m.Sunday school: 9:00 a.m.

Smoky hill baptistBilly Kryger, pastor1007 Evans(785)472-5587Sunday school: 9:45 a.m.Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.Afternoon service: 1:30www.smokyhillbaptistchurch.com

United MethodistTheresa Forshee, pastor(785)472-3870322 N. DouglasSunday school: 9:30 a.m.Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.Youth group: Sunday 6 p.m.TV ministry: Sunday 10:30 & 12:45 a.m.www.ellsworthumc.com

gENESEoGeneseo United MethodistAngie Kretzer, pastor407 8th, (620) 824-6498Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.UMW: 3rd. Thursday - 7 p.m.

holyroodSt. Paul united Churchof ChristDebby Rains, pastor301 E. Nassau(785) 252-3410Adult Bible study: 9:30 a.m.Sunday service: 10:30 a.m.Awsome Kids Club: Wed., 6 p.m.

St. Peter LutheranDan Harders, pastor209 S. County Rd.

Church: (785) 252-3275Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.Sunday School follows.

St. Mary’s CatholicFr. Mathew ChackoConcord StreetSunday Mass: 8 a.m.

kaNoPoLISUnited MethodistRobert Winter, pastor103 S. MissouriChurch: (785) 472-8773Sunday school: 10 a.m.Sunday worship: 11 a.m.

St. Ignatius CatholicFr. Steve Heina127 N. MissouriRectory: (785) 472-4874Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

LoRRaINEFirst baptist ChurchPastor Zach Ullom320 W. Wichita(785) 472-5334Sunday school: 9:45 a.m.Sunday service: 10:45 a.m.Sun. evening service: 7 p.m.Wednesday: AWANA, pre-school to Jr. High, 6:30 p.m.

wILSoNExcelsior Lutheran – ELCa(785) 658-2252Nine miles NE of Wilson off I-70Sunday service: 8:30 a.m.

First baptistJoe DiVietro, pastorBrett Denham, asst. pastorOld Highway 40, (785) 658-2499Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.Sunday services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening services: 6:00 p.m.AWANA (Children’s Bible study): — Wednesday, 7 p.m.Youth group (6-12 grades): — Sunday 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian & United MethodistBecki Stredney, pastor319 24th St. or 2424 Ave. F Church: (785) 658-2191Worship and SS alternating monthly between churchesJoint SS: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Joint Sunday service: 10 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran – ELCaGary Hanson, pastor2819 Ave. FChurch: (785) 658-2252Sunday service: 9 a.m.Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

St. wenceslaus CatholicFr. Mathew Chacko2807 Ave. D (785) 658-3361Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.

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We should remember the Reformation

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Last week was Halloween, one of those High Feast days of the American civil religion that we

as Americans often embrace. But that was not the only holiday that was cele-brated on the 31st day of October.

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

Martin Luther, when asked to retract his writings replied:

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

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

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

Now, for this reason alone you ought gladly to read, speak, think, and use these things, even if you had no other profit and fruit from them than driving away the devil and evil thoughts by doing so. For he cannot hear or endure God’s Word. God’s Word is not like some other silly babbling, like the story about Dietrich of Berne, for example. But as St. Paul says in Romans, it is “the power of God.” Yes indeed, it is the power of God that gives the devil burn-

ing pain and strengthens, comforts, and helps us beyond measure.”

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

When Martin Luther responded to the pressure to retract his writings, he spoke of the Word of God three times. He spoke of being convinced by Scripture. He spoke of being bound to Scripture. He spoke of being captive to the Word of God. If the Bible covers a topic, then what the Bible says about that topic is the truth. If the Bible says, “Do it,” then that is what we should do. If the bible condemns it, then we should condemn it as well. If the Bible says, “Believe it,” then we should believe it. If the Bible says, “Reject it,” than we should reject it.

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

The unbeliever on the other hand could not bear the study of God’s Word. For the Word of God is a judg-ment. When he is encouraged to study God’s Word, it terrifies the unbeliever. Yet he is only being encouraged to study the Word that brings the love of God to the believer. Nevertheless, the unbeliever will respond with anger and abuse.

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

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JUDGMENT ON PLEA OF GUILTY — Robert A. Anderson, speeding, $141.

John Charles Boase Jr., speeding, $221.

Curtis Jay Bordewyk, speeding, $147.

Mary E. Bosco, speed-ing, $177.

Paul Wendell Botts, speeding, $141.

Dwight Evan Clark, speeding, $159.

Mark A. Dailey, speed-ing, $141.

Magie Rachelle Darnell, speeding, $171.

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

Brittany Anne Feddersen, speeding, $165.

Karla Geraldin Herrera-Medrano, speeding, $195.

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

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

Manuel Charles Lipic, speeding, $153.

William B. Middleton, speeding, $141.

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

Stephen Marvin Nagelkerke, speeding, $141.

Jeffrey Lee Oday, speed-ing, $201; operating a vehi-cle with no registration, $75.

Joseph Bruce Overman, speeding, $321.

Logan S. Puchosic, fail-ure to wear a seat belt, $10.

Madai Rivera, speeding, $183.

Genesis Lee Rose, speed-ing, $153.

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

Joshua Shannon Stoner, speeding, $147.

Jack H. Trussell, speed-ing, $141.

Amy Jo Weishaar, speed-ing, $141.

Vance Alan Wendelburg, speeding, $189.

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LICENCES – Gary Briscoe, Ellsworth, and Michelle Fitzgerald, Ellsworth.

CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL IN A PROHIBITED AREA/DISORDERLY CONDUCT — State of Kansas vs. Bradley L. Stites, consumption/pos-session of alcohol in a prohibited area/disorder-ly conduct. Stites pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct. The consump-tion/possession of alco-hol charge was dismissed with prejudice.

Stites was ordered to serve 30 days in the Ellsworth County Jail, with credit for one day served. All remaining days were suspended and he was placed on three months unsupervised probation. He was also ordered to pay a $500 fine, a $45 booking fee, and a $158 docket fee.

Sheriff DepartmentINJURY ACCIDENTS

— At 7:30 a.m. Nov. 2, Michael Hepp, 63, Shirley, N.Y., was driving west on Interstate 70 in a 2014 International rental truck owned by Penske Truck Leasing. At mile-post 221.5, the truck left the road and hit a delin-eator post. Hepp attempted to regain con-trol of the truck, but it overturned. Hepp was injured in the accident. He was transported by EMS ambulance to the Ellsworth County Medical Center for treat-ment. His condition is unknown. Hepp’s passen-ger, Paul Hepp, 22, Wellington, Colo., was not injured. Damage was over $1,000.

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

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ACCIDENTS — At 3:05 p.m. Oct. 22, Dylan S. Bunch, 17, Kanopolis, was backing a 1991 Chevrolet pickup in the parking lot at Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School, 211 West 11th, Ellsworth. In the pro-cess, he backed into a 2008 Chrysler Aspen driven by Mariah Wray Lyne, 16, Ellsworth. Lyne had stopped in the parking lot to wait for the car in front of her to move.

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

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

On Oct. 26, Randall B. Heichel, Ellsworth, was the victim of the theft of property at 200 W. Second St., Ellsworth. Taken was Ellsworth County license plate 429FUJ. Total loss was $25.

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

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Halloween quiet for law enforcementBy AlAn RuschEllsworth County I-R

Halloween night was a quiet one for area

law enforcement agencies.“Everything went fine,”

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

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

In Wilson, police chief

Bob Doepp said every-thing was quiet.

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

In Kanopolis and Holyrood, it was a similar story.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Services

Wanted

For Sale

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

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Spacious three bedroom, two bath for rent. Reno-vated a year ago with nice backyard. Please call (785) 531-9094.

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

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

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Appreciation

Movies

Auction

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

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TRACTOR, PICKUP, TOOLS, ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD

A U C T I O NSAT., NOV. 9 @ 10:00 a.m.SELLER: SHIRLEY NIENKE

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

LOCATION: HOLYROOD, KS • 616 W. CONCORD ST. (West of Town)

TRACTOR, PICKUP, SHOP & MISC.: Case 430 Tractor w/Bucket &Attach.; Chevy 1500 Silverado, As Is; Lincoln Welder, 180 Amp; Rototiller; Power Spade Trencher; Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper; Lawn Trailer; Craftsman Bandsaw; Fimco Sprayer; Homelite Chainsaw; 16-Gal. Shop Vac; Master Mechanic Chop Saw; Drill Press; (2) Walker Downriggers; Power Painter; Work Table w/Vise; Floor Jack; One Lung Engine; Hammer Drill; Bosch Grinder; Hand Tools; Power Tools; Snapper Weed Eater; Misc. Scrap Iron; Parts Motorcycle; Paragon Pottery Kiln. APPLIANCES, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: Roll-Top Desk w/Chair; Glider Rocker; TV & Entertainment Center; China Hutch; Maytag Washer & Dryer; KitchenAid Compactor; Metal Filing Cabinets; Patio Set.ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Fairbanks Scale Sets, (1) 500 lb.; (1) 1100 lb.; Holyrood’s First School Bell; Cast Iron Kettle (Hog Cooker); Steel Wheels; Antique Baby Buggy; Wolfs Lamp Lantern; Deitz Lantern.

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

Call Pam620-680-0124

CzechApartments

Wilson, KS

•One Bedroom Units•On-site Laundry•Utilities Paid•Carport Available

Located in Historic Remodeled

Grade School420 24th Street

Kirkendall HeightsEllsworth, KS

• One Bedroom Units

• Appliances Furnished

• On-Site Laundry

• Rent Based On Income

• Partial Utilities Paid

• Maintenance Provided

785-472-3765Twila, Manager

TDD Users Call 800-766-3777

Notices

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

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

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Tickets: 2 & U nder Free; A du lts $5; C hildren 3-12/Seniors $4.00;

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N ow Showing: N ovem ber 8-10 Free Birds (3D )

PG (1 hr 31 m in) Fri & Sat 7 pm ; Su n 3 pm

Gift Certificates Make Great Last Minute Gifts

One Showing

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

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Victor Bros. Auction& Realty, Inc.P.O. Box 5, Wilson, KS 67490

Frank Princ - Broker - 785-658-7003Shelly Whitmer - Salesperson - 785-658-5525

Vicky Kaiser - Salesperson - 620-786-5569www.victorbros.com

The Snack Shack – Wilson Turn Key Business

PRICE REDUCTION!

LISTINGS

NEW PRICE!

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

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For sale: Hotpoint electric dryer, heavy duty, super ca-pacity, 5 cycle, good condi-tion $100. Kenmore stove, color black, self-cleaning, good condition. $150. (785) 472-3742 or (785) 472-7344.

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Looking for that new place to live?

Whether buying or renting, check out the I-R's classifieds today!

Contact Joni at:472-4436 or 531-0929

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What is your “IDEAL” home?

906 Stelling, EllsworthBeautiful ranch home w/3 bdrm, 3 bath, � replace and full � nished

bsmt, with additional family/living area and extra bedroomand/or of� ce space. $145,000

309 E 11th, Ellsworth4 bdrm, 2 bath, full � nished

basement with beautiful master suite, 2 car gar., lg privacy fenced yard with pet septic system. A lot of house for the money. $157,000712 Washington, Ellsworth

Beautifully updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with all new

mechanicals, � ooring andappliances. Home also features full

� nished basement and detached two car garage. $169,500

401 E 9th, Ellsworth4 bdrm, 3 bath with full � nished basement and att gar. Bonus area

includes large deck and yard. $139,000

804 E 8th., EllsworthFormer dentisit of� ce is ready for business opportunity or could be easily renovated into great home.

Priced at $75,000. Call for your Ideal viewing today!

4 bedroom, two bath with walkout bsmt, and updated kitchen

and windows. $87,500

511 Missouri, Ellsworth

902 N. Grand, Ellsworth6 Bdrm, 2 bath w/updated

kitchen. $110,000

Rural PropertyApprox 137 Acres in LincolnTownship. Call for details.

321 W. Wichita, Lorraine4 Bdrm, 2 bath, bsmt, garage & storage

shed on large lot. $62,000

903 Paul, Ellsworth3 bdrm, 2 bath with full basement,2 car carport, and CH/A. Call to

view today!! $69,000

NEW LISTING:103 W. 10th, Ellsworth4 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 � replace,

full � nished basement, privacy fenced yard w/well. Must see

to appreciate.

A time of grief. A time for re� ection.A time of change and memories.

� e family of W.J. ( Jerry) Stallo would like to express their sincere gratitude for all the acts of

kindness (prayers, memorials, food, fl owersand cards) during this time.

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

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Part-time road grader op-erator needed. Clean driv-ing record required. Expe-rience preferred. Carneiro Township, Ellsworth Coun-ty. Contact Albert (785) 531-0880.

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Livestock

Accessible Home Health, Inc. is hiring part-time at-tendant for in-home elder-ly care. Weekly pay. Contact Carol at [email protected] or call (785) 493-0340. EOE.

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ARAMARK Correctional Services is currently seeking Front Line Foodservice

Supervisors for Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Full-time and

part-time positions available. Experience is not necessary, but great communication skills are! Must be able to pass a drug test,

and background check. Great bene� t package for full time staff. Growth opportunities are

available for those that can excel in a fast paced environment. To join our team, � ll

out an application at Ellsworth Correctional Facility or call 785-472-6308 for more

information. EOE/M/F/Q/V

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

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent anda valid Kansas Driver’s License. Drug free

workplace, EOE. Apply in person at 124 W. 3rd St.,Ellsworth OR call 785-472-4081 for

more information.

2nd ShiftPosition Available

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

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

Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent anda valid Kansas Driver’s License. Drug free

workplace, EOE. Apply in person at 124 W. 3rd St.,Ellsworth OR call 785-472-4081 for

more information.

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

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

USD 431-Hoisington is accepting applications for

Substitute Teachers for 2013-14 school year.Applicant must hold

current Kansas Teaching License, Substitute License

or Emergency License. Emergency License can be obtained if applicant has 60 hours College Credit. Please contact District

Offi ce for application, more information or KSDE

license application.620-653-4134 EOE

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

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Part-time janitor needed, no experience necessary. Must pass background check, have reliable trans-portation and cell phone. Flexible hours, great pay. Call (316) 806-2866 or email [email protected].

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Full-time offi ce professional /secretary. K-State Research and Extension, Midway District- Ellsworth Offi ce is looking for a friendly, motivated person with computer, record-keeping/

fi nancial, writing and editing skills. Successful candidates will meet and greet customers, direct phone calls and offi ce visits,

and handle general offi ce duties. Bonus skills include: web page design and maintenance. Off ering a competitive

compensation package for qualifi ed candidate. Applications available at 210 North Kansas (Courthouse), Ellsworth KS or by calling 785-472-4442. Applications will be accepted until 5:00

p.m. November 15th or until the position is fi lled. K-StateResearch and Extension, Midway District is an equal

opportunity provider and employer.

D ay Sh ift R N C h arg e N u rse D ay Sh ift C N A

B oth are Full T im e positions. B enefits includ e health insurance, paid life insurance, em ployer m atch

retirem ent plan, vacation and personal leave. L incoln Park M anor is a 36 bed

skilled nursing facility w ith 9 A ssisted L iving apartm ents attached .

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

E -m ail: lin co ln p arkm an o r@ g m ail.co m

D ru g F ree W orkplace/E O E

Lincoln Park Manor C urrent openings for a

FARMERS & RANCHERSLIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO.

Salina, KSReceipts for the week totaled 4321cattle and 46 hogs.

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

STEERS HEIFERS300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 800-900 900-1000

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

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

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

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

Sale Manager - Mike Samples - 785-825-0211 Ofc. • 785-826-7884 CellSalina, Kansas

Listen to our markets on KSAL, Salina at 6:45 a.m. on Monday thru Friday.For more information or to consign cattle call sale barn or:

Fieldman Representatives: Kenny Briscoe • Lincoln, KS • 785-524-4048Lisa Long • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-3927

For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at: www.fandrlive.com

EARLY CONSIGNMENTS FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 12TH CALF SALE:42 s&h 650-700; 48 s&h 400-650 blk/bwf home raised; 100 blk strs 500-550 fall shots; 115 blk s&h 600-700 weaned fall shots; 120 blk strs 450-600 fall shots; 70 blk or red s&h 400-600 fall shots; 40 blk/bwf s&h 500-600 fall shots; 65 blk s&h

650-750 weaned 30 days 1 rnd shots; plus many more by sale day.

UPCOMING SPECIAL CALF SALES

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH- 12 NOON

UPCOMING COW SALES

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

In stock today• 6’8” X 20 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer• 6’8 X 20 Gooseneck Stock Trailer• 6’8” X 16 GR Gooseneck Stock Trailer Half Top• Trip Hopper Feeders• Heavy Duty Round Bale Feeders

EOE, Drug-FreeWorkplace

Immediate OpeningCook

Full-Time orPart-Time

To learn more or apply online at

www.good-sam.com or call Jessica Mitchell,

Director of HR at785-472-3167

� e Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is accepting applications for a full time Deputy Sheriff Position.

� is position is open until fi lled. � is position requires shift work as assigned. Must be 21 years of age; Must

have a high school diploma or the equivalent; No felony convictions; No domestic violence convictions; Possess a valid Kansas Driver License or obtain one within the required time; Able to obtain Kansas Law Enforcement

certifi cation within one year of being hired. Applications can be requested at [email protected] or pickup applications at 212 North Kansas Avenue

Ellsworth, Kansas 67439. Ellsworth County is aDrug-Free Workplace. E.O.E.

� e Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is acceptingapplications for a Dispatcher. � is position is open until fi lled.

Please pickup applications or send a resume to 212 NorthKansas Avenue Ellsworth, Kansas 67439. Applications can also

be requested at [email protected]. Applications will beaccepted until the position is fi lled. Applicants need to have a high school diploma or the equivalent, be at least 18 years of

age, have no prior felony or disqualifying convictions. Ellsworth County is a Drug-Free Workplace. E.O.E.

� e Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Offi ce is acceptingapplications for a Corrections Offi cer/Jailer. � is position is open

until fi lled. Please pickup applications or send a resume to 212 North Kansas Avenue Ellsworth, Kansas 67439.

Applications can also be requested at [email protected] will be accepted until the position is fi lled. Applicants

need to have a high school diploma or the equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, have no prior felony or disqualifying convictions.

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

Russell Livestock, LLC720 South Fossil • Russell, KS

Market Report for 10/31/13 - 1068 hd soldAn old cowboy told me once years ago, “Marketing cattle is like marketing potatoes, you can sell them as potatoes, french fries, potato chips, tater tots, or hash browns, but what really matters is the quality in the package and the size of the package.” I do believe he is still right. Remember they all eat the same amount of feed so try to raise a good one. All classes sold well and we fi nally tested the butcher cows as we sold almost 150 weigh cows averaging over $1,350 per head. Looks like your going

to have to pay up for these bred females!

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

LMAField Rep

J.L. Kasper785-658-7232

Top CowsRussell - 1655 - 84.25Russell - 1370 - 83.25

Top BullsRussell - 1880 - 104.00Lorraine - 1725 - 90.00

Gorham - 272 lbs.Hoisington - 335 lbs.Russell - 386 lbs.Wakeeny - 403 lbs.Russell - 531 lbs.Gorham - 576 lbs.Lorraine - 587 lbs.Russell - 609 lbs.Russell - 682 lbs.Waldo yrlgs - 749 lbs.Grainfi eld - 783 lbs.Grainfi eld - 797 lbs.

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

SteersWakeeny - 355 lbs.Milberger - 366 lbs.Hoisington - 315 lbs.Gorham - 400 lbs.Russell - 424 lbs.Russell - 528 lbs.Clafl in - 507 lbs.Hoisington - 547 lbs.Gorham - 565 lbs.Lorraine - 605 lbs.Morland - 622 lbs.Grainfi eld yrlgs - 830 lbs.

$204.00$199.00$199.00$180.00$182.00$179.75$160.00$166.00$165.00$163.25$161.25$153.60

2 blk9 mx5 blk15 mx38 blk37 blk17 blk19 blk17 blk45 mx63 mx63 mx

3 blk5 blk6 blk5 mx10 mx32 blk5 blk5 rd3 blk14 blk7 blk64 mx

Heifers

My sympathy goes out to all of the Lauren Braun family.His face will be greatly missed at Russell Livestock.

To Consign Cattle Please Call

Thanks to all for your business.

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

Special Cow Sale Nov. 14th - Expecting 200 bred hfrs.150 hd. middle aged cows and 200 older bred cows.

Looking for employees?

The I-R Classi�ieds are the perfect place to let others

know that you have something available!

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

Are you interested in helping others to learn and besuccessful? If you have nursing experience in health care,

it may be a great time to think about becoming aCertifi ed Nurse Aide and/or Certifi ed Medication

Aide instructor for Barton Community College.Part-time teaching possibilities include classes off ered in Ellinwood, Ellsworth, Great Bend, LaCrosse, Larned, Lyons, Russell, St. John, and Wilson. Qualifi cations: must be a RN for two years. Preference of one year

experience in long term care; teaching experience preferred. Contact Anita Barker at (620) 792-9298

for more information. For an application packet, e-mail [email protected] or write Barton Community College, 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend, Ks. 67530.

Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial

711. Positions opened until fi lled. Review of completed packets begins immediately. EOE.

Associate Faculty-CNA and CMA

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Sylvan Sales Commission L .L .C.

Strs

300 - 400...................217 - 241.00

400 - 500...................197 - 224.00

500 - 600...................180 - 204.00

600 - 700...................161 - 183.50

700 - 800...................154 - 172.00

Hfrs300 - 400.....................180 - 209.00400 - 500.....................168 - 183.00500 - 600.....................160 - 177.00600 - 700.....................152 - 166.50Yrling Hfrs22 blk...........................924 - 149.5030 mx.........................1020 - 142.75

To Consign Cattle ContactToby Meyer - 785-658-5772 • Brad Zorn - 785-658-7124 • Ryan Obermueller - 785-658-5858

John Perry - 785-488-8061 • Cody Murray - 785-738-8055 Sale Barn - 785-526-7123

Regular Sales Every Monday

Bulls - 87-97 High Cows - 72-85 Low Cows - 61-71911 hd

Special Calf Sale - Monday, Nov. 11th - Expecting 1700 calves

Early Consignments160 Blk S-H - 4-650 shots

122 Blk S-H - 4-700110 Blk S-H - 5-650 shots100 Blk S-H - 6-750 shots

90 S-H - 4-600 shots87 Blk S-H - 5-75080 mx S-H - 5-70080 mx S-H - 5-600

62 Char S-H - 6-700 shots60 mx S-H - 5-650

45 mx - S-H - 450-60018 mx S-H - 4-600

65 strs - 825 yrlingsMany more by sale time

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

Sat. Nov. 16th - Cow Sale

Public Notices B9


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

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,PLAINTIFF-vs- No. 13CV21 Div. No. K.S.A. 60 Mortgage ForeclosureJAMES HOMAN, et. al.; DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Ellsworth, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 13CV21, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and de-fendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front door of the court-house in the City of Ellsworth in said County, on November 20, 2013, at 10:00, of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Ellsworth, State of Kansas, to wit:

THE EAST ONE HUNDRED ONE FEET (E. 101') OF LOT SIX (6), BLOCK FOUR (4), HODGDEN'S ADDITION, CITY OF ELLSWORTH, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS. Commonly known as 916 N Grand Avenue, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information

obtained will be used for that purpose.

Tracy L. PloutzSHERIFF OF ELLSWORTH

COUNTY, KANSAS

SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLCAttorneys for Plaintiff4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway - Suite 418BFairway, KS 66205(913)831-3000Fax No. (913)831-3320Our File No. 13-006148/jm

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Wells Fargo Bank vs. James Homan



CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. Case No. 13CV28Kenneth R. Custer and Delila M. Custer, et al. Defendants. Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Ellsworth County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, on November 20, 2013, at 10:15 AM, the following real estate:

The North Seventy feet (70') of Lot Forty-One (41), Briscoe's First Addition to the City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas, commonly known as 407 Missouri Avenue, Ellsworth, KS 67439 (the “Property”)to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale

is to be made without appraisement and subject to the re-demption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com <http://www.southlaw.com>

Tracy L. Ploutz, SheriffEllsworth County, Kansas

Prepared By:South & Associates, P.C.Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551)6363 College Blvd., Suite 100Overland Park, KS 66211(913)663-7600(913)663-7899 (Fax)Attorneys For Plaintiff(157190)

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Freedom Mortgage vs. Kenneth and Delila Custer



In the Matter of the Estateof Case No. 2013-PR-13Frank W. Vondra, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this

court by Daniel J. Vondra and Kevin W. Vondra, the duly ap-pointed, qualified and acting Co-Executors of the Estate of Frank W. Vondra, Deceased, praying petitioner’s acts be ap-proved; that the account be settled and allowed; that the heirs, devisees and legatees be determined; that the Last Will and Testament be construed and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that the court approve the payment of the attorney fees and expenses; that the costs be determined and ordered paid; that the administration of the estate be closed; that the petitioners be finally discharged as the Co-Executors of the Estate of Frank W. Vondra, Deceased, and that petitioners be released from any and all further li-ability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before November 20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. in the Ellsworth County District Court, Ellsworth County Courthouse, 210 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, KS 67439, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

DANIEL J. VONDRA ANDKEVIN W. VONDRA

CO-EXECUTORS

JOHN L. KASPER #09888PETERSON & KASPER LLC221 N. DouglasEllsworth, Kansas 67439785-472-3155785-472-4953 (fax)Attorneys For Co-Executors

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Frank W. Vondra Estate



In the Matter of the Estate of Case No.: 13-PR-29George Thomas West, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:You are notified that on October 15, 2013, a Petition was

filed in this Court by Diana K. Hough, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Executor named in the "Last Will and Testament of George Thomas West," deceased, dated July 12, 2006, re-questing that the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to Executor to serve without bond.

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

You are further advised if written objections to simplified

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

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

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

Diana K. Hough, Petitioner

SUBMITTED BY:

Patrick G. Hoffman, SC# 23287Sherman, Hoffman & Hipp, LC126 N. DouglasP. O. Box 83Ellsworth, KS 67439-0083(785) [email protected] for Petitioner

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NOTICE

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

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(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter, November 7, 2013)

H&B Communications Service RatesPublic Notice

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

Monthly Rates

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

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

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

Basic services are offered to all consumers in H&B’s service area at rates and terms and conditions specified in H&B Com-munications, Inc tariff. If you have any questions regarding H&B’s services, please call 785-252-4000 or toll-free (800)432-8296

H&B Communications, Inc108 N Main, PO Box 108Holyrood, KS 67450Phone: 785-252-4000

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H&B Communications Service Rates Notice

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

Wilson NoticeHOUSING REHABILITATION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST HEARING

A conflict of interest hearing for the Wilson housing reha-bilitation grant will be held at the Wilson City Hall on Mon-day, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm

The purpose of this hearing is to announce the submittal of housing applications for property owned by a City em-ployee. Comments will be sought from the citizens attend-ing this hearing and all comments will be entered into the official minutes of this hearing.

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

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City of Wilson Conflict of Interest Hearing


Notice Concerning Proposed KansasAir Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal

Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments re-garding a proposed air quality operating permit. Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America – Compressor Station 194 has applied for a Class I operating permit renewal in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission limita-tions, standards and requirements applicable to each source; and the monitoring, record keeping and reporting require-ments applicable to each source as of the effective date of permit issuance.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America – Compressor Station 194, 2 North Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, owns and operates a Natural Gas Compressor Station located at Section 2, Township 14S, Range 10W, Ellsworth County, KS.

A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all sup-porting documentation, and all information relied upon dur-ing the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the North Central District Office (NCDO), 2501 Market Place, Suite D, Salina, KS 67401. To obtain or review the proposed permit and sup-porting documentation, contact Cathy Richardson, 785-296-1947, at the central office of the KDHE or Stan Marshall, 785-827-9639 at the North Central District Office. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested.

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

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

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

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

Robert Moser, MD, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment

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KDHE Proposed Air Quality Operating Permit Notice

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H&B Communications

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

H&B Communications, Inc. is the recipient of Federal finan-cial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the US Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the pro-visions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended , and the rules and regulations of the US Department of Agriculture which provides that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, de-nied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s

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

H&B Communications, Inc108 N Main, PO Box 108Holyrood, KS 67450Phone: 785-252-4000Fax: 785-252-3229

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H&B Communications Statement of Nondiscrimination


Public Notice for Operating (5311, 5316 & 5317)

The City of Wilson is submitting an application for oper-ating assistance for transportation under the U.S.C. 49-5311 (rural public transportation) of the Federal Transit Act. The application will be for operating funds to help provide trans-portation services in the area. Written comments and ques-tions in regards to this application are encouraged and will be accepted until 10 am on November 15, 2013 and should be sent to : Mayor Leland Francis at: 2407 Ave E PO Box J Wilson, KS 67490.

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DBE NOTIFICATION FOR CTD ADVERTISEMENT (5311, 5316 & 5317)

The City of Wilson agency receives Federal Transit Admin-istration (FTA) operating dollars. This funding is utilized for the purchase of fuel, insurance, equipment maintenance and storage. This agency is seeking Kansas Disadvantaged Busi-ness Enterprise (DBE) certified companies as potential ven-dors for these services. Please contact Susan Kriley at 785-658-2272 if you are a DBE or are interested learning more about the DBE program.

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Wilson Notice for transportation operating assistance

Wilson DBE Notification

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ORDINANCE 585

BEING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER XV, UTILITIES, ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE HOLYROOD CITY CODE;

AND REPEALING ORDINANCE #551 AND ORDINANCE #583.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HOLYROOD, KANSAS:

That Chapter XV, Utilities, Article 1. General Provisions be repealed in its entirety and that the following be adopted in its place to wit:

Section 1. DEFINITION. For purposes of this article utility services shall include water, electrical, sewer, and the col-lection or disposal of refuse, trash, garbage and other solid waste and other utility services provided by the city.

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

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

(b) The notice shall state:(1) The amount due which includes any delinquency

charges;(2) Notice that service will be terminated if the amount

due is not paid within 10 days from the date of the notice unless the date on the notice to pay the charges due shall be on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event such notice will give the consumer until the close of the next busi-ness day in which to pay the charges;

(3) Notice that the customer has the right to a hearing be-fore the governing body or such other hearing officer as may be appointed with the consent of the governing body;

(4) Notice that the request for a hearing must be in writing and filed with the city clerk no later than 3 days to the date for termination of service.

(c) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the city clerk shall advise the customer of the date, time and place of the hear-ing which shall be held at the next scheduled meeting of the governing body or other day as designated by the governing body.

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

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

vice connection shall be made. If a customer requests a tem-porary suspension to any utility, a $25.00 fee will be required to reinstate the utility. No connection or reinstatement shall be made for any customer who owes an unpaid balance to the city for prior or existing service at any location.

(b) Should an existing customer move to another address in the City’s service area, utilities may be established at the new address without paying the full connection fee provided the following are met:

(1) The customer cannot have been disconnected due to failure to pay during the past 60 consecutive months;

(2) The customer must have a good payment record which is defined as no more than one late payment in a 24 month period;

(c) A transfer fee of $25.00 will be required to transfer the utilities;

(d) Connection fees cannot be transferred from one cus-tomer to another;

(e) The City agrees to allow a transfer of service, without interruption, from the name of the tenant to the landlord’s name when the landlord notifies the City that a tenant has moved and pays a transfer fee of $25.00. The City further agrees to allow a transfer of service, without interruption, from the Landlord’s name to the tenant’s name when the ten-ant makes application for service and pays the $25.00 transfer fee. Both of these options are only available when the person receiving the transfer of service is in good payment stand-ing with the City. This is defined as no late payments on any account during the past 24 consecutive months, no discon-nections due to failure to pay within the past 60 consecutive months and no outstanding debts of any kind or nature owed to the City. If the person is not in good payment stand-ing with the City, the person must apply for a full connection fee.

Section 6. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS; REFUSAL OF SER-VICE; TERMINATION OF SERVICE; LIEN AGAINST PROPER-TY. (a) In the event that any person, except the United States or the state of Kansas, shall fail to pay the fees or charges for such utility services(s), utility service shall be terminated as provided in sections 2, 3 and 4. The governing body may re-fuse the delivery of utility service(s), as permitted by law, until such time as the fees and charges are paid in full.

(b) In the event that any person, except the United States or the state of Kansas, residing, occupying, using or operating on property to which utility service(s) furnished by the city is not paid, the unpaid fees or charges shall constitute a lien upon the property to which the utilities are furnished. The amount of the unpaid fees or charges shall be certified by the governing body to the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, to be placed upon the tax roll for collection, subject to the same penalties and collected in the same manner as other taxes are collected by law.

(c) The lien, described in subsection (b) of this section, shall not attach to property for unpaid utility fees or charges when:

(1) The utility service(s) have been contracted for by a tenant and not by the landlord or the owner of the property, or the agent of such person, to which the utility service is provided; or,

(2) The utility services are owed by the United States or the state of Kansas.

(d) If at the time of application for utility service the ap-plicant has an outstanding balance or unpaid fees or charges for utility services provided by the city, the application shall not be accepted until all fees or charges are paid in full.

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

delinquency arising from service provided to such premises, regardless of whether the utility service was furnished upon the application and request of the owner or lessee of the premises. This provision shall also apply when the premises are leased by or through an agent or other representative of the owner.

(b) In the event that a delinquency arises involving leased premises, in addition to the tenant, the owner or owner’s agent shall be notified in writing of the delinquency of the lessee within 10 days after the billing to the lessee becomes delinquent. Notice shall be sufficient if mailed to the last known address of the owner or owner’s agent known to city personnel responsible for said mailing, after reasonable inquiry.

(c) If utility service is furnished to a leased premises on the application or request of the lessor of the premises, then all billings for utilities furnished to such leased premises shall be made directly to the lessor, and the lessor shall be fully liable for the cost of service furnished.

(d) The city may collect the amount of the unpaid bill for utility services by any lawful means. Provided, however, that in no event may the city place a lien, as provided in subsec-tion (b) of section 6, on real estate of the lessor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kenny A. Schepmann, Mayor

ATTEST:

Neysa Brown,City Clerk

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ECMC hosts two presentations on the Affordable Care Act

Special to the i-R

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ellsworth County Medical Center is cur-rently in the process of training three employ-ees as a certified appli-cation counselors for the Affordable Care Act for future assistance.

Ellsworth Kawanis Halloween Contest Results

Special to the i-R

The Ellsworth Kiwanis Club has released the results of its Halloween Costume Judging Oct. 31. The results are:

• Preschool Boys — Remi Miller, caterpill-er, first; Everett Vandall, terradactyl, second; Octavio Rodriguez, zebra, third.

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

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

• Kindergarten Boys — Louis McVey,

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

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

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

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

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

By Michael MaRtinSpecial to the I-R

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

The commodity loan programs provide interim financing to producers for agricultural commodities stored after harvest and then sold throughout the year. Crop year 2013 com-modity loan-making was suspended Oct. 1, 2013, to make changes necessary to accommodate the auto-matic funding reductions known as sequester. Sequestration is mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

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

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

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

During the period that loan-making was suspend-ed, producers were still able to submit loan applica-tions to their county FSA offices, marketing associa-tions and loan servicing agents.

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

Crop commodity loan distributions resume

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GREAT BEND11-7 9th Annual Great Bend Fire Department Spaghetti Feed

Chamber Coffee: Sterling House

Shop Late in Great Bend!

11-9 EXPLORE Great Bend Day (#2):

Veterans Recognition Day

Panther Paw Craft Festival

Dominican Sisters Annual Mission Bazaar

11-10 Holiday Tables Spectacular

11-11 GBPL Teen Movie Monday

11-12 GBPL Teen Day o’ Stuff

GBRC’s: Let’s Talk Zoo

11-14 Golden Belt Community Concert - Franc D’Ambrosio

Shop Late in Great Bend

11-16 EXPLORE Great Bend (#3): Find a Turkey Discount Day!

Pottery Guild Art Opening at Petr’s Framehouse


Light up a Childs Life starts at Farmers Bank

11-21 Shop Late in Great Bend

11-23 EXPLORE Great Bend (#4): Camp Home Charity Day

Christmas Craft Mall Opens

11-24 National Quilt Museum Jacobs Ladder Art Exhibit


11-29 EXPLORE Great Bend (#5)

Optimist Tree Club Sales

11-30 EXPLORE Great Bend (#6): It’s Small Business Saturday,

“Get off your Butt & Walk your Mutt” Benefi t Walk

Home for the Holidays Parade

After Parade Activities in Square

After Parade Activities in the Library

Living Nativity Portraits

Free Horsedrawn Wagon Rides

Santas Around the World Opens for the Season

Arts Council Holiday Open House

November 23rdCamp Hope Day - Participating businesses are giving a portion of their sales this day to our local CAMP HOPE to help children with Cancer.

Black Friday - Doorbuster deals, great specials, wonderful bargains. Shop early, late, or all day, but be sure to get some of the best savings of the year from local businesses!

November 29th

Small Business Saturday, Cookie Contest, Walk Your Mutt Bene�t, & Holiday Parade! $1000 Giveaway wil lbe after the Parade that starts at 5:30pm in Downtown Great Bend!

November 30th

Explore Great Bend Day & Pan-ther Paw Craft Festival - Explore what your town has to o�er! The goal of today is to TRY SOMETHING NEW IN GREAT BEND!

November 9th

November 16thFind the Hidden Turkey Day - Find the hidden turkeys in participating businesses get a special or discount! This is a great activity for the whole family!

Explore Great Bend Day & PantherPaw Craft Festival - Explorewhat your town has to offer! The goalof today is to TRY SOMETHING NEW INGREAT BEND!

Great Bend Businesseshave joined together to create fun events

& activities in stores. Explore them on

these dates and register to win.

nov 7 2013

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veterans day speech

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