County Republican Caucus Selects Santorum

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SYR ACUSEJOURNAL
Syracuse, KS
Volume 127, Issue No. 11
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The Voice of Hamilton County Since 1885
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
County Republican Caucus
Selects Santorum
by Darian Cashler
Contributing Reporter
The Hamilton County
Republican Committee held its
Republican Presidential Caucus
last Saturday, March 10, at the
Hamilton County Fair Building.
Fifty-seven voters attended, selecting Rick Santorum, the former senator from Pennsylvania, and current
Republican presidential candidate.
While no candidates appeared in Syracuse to speak,
many residents discussed their
preferred candidates and the different issues they supported, as
well as their political platforms
regarding different topics such
as the economy. Attendees voted
once all speeches were heard.
Santorum received 27 votes
defeating the next closest competitor, Newt Gringrich, who
received 13 votes. Ron Paul, with
eight votes, was one vote behind
Mitt Romney, who received nine
votes. Of the approximate 905
registered republicans in Hamilton
County, only 6.29 percent participated in the 2012 Kansas
Republican Presidential Caucus.
“The mood of voting
this year was full of excitement,” said Hamilton County
Clerk Marcia Ashmore. “And
a hope for a better future.”
Hamilton Co. Republican Caucus Results
Candidates
Michele Bachmann
Herman Cain
Newt Gingrich
Jon Huntsman
Ron Paul
Rick Perry
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Uncommitted
The Hamilton County Republican Committee hosted the 2012 presidential caucus last Saturday, March 10 at the Fair Building in Syracuse. In a short
turn-out, 57 registered voters selected Rick Santorum as the Republican candidate for the 2012 Presidential Election in November. Santorum won
Kansas with 51.2 percent and is projected to receive 33 of the 40 votes available.
Severe Weather Season
Approaching
by Carol Roberts you will take shelter,” said
Staff Reporter Steve Phillips of the Hamilton
County Emergency Management.
Severe weather season is
In 2011, 68 tornados touched
quickly approaching, and some down across the state of Kansas
areas of the country have already causing three fatalities and seven
taken some hard hits from se- injured persons. There were 17
vere storms. This week, March days with one or more tornadoes
12-16, marks Severe Weather touching down somewhere in the
Preparedness week and is the state. The largest percentage of
perfect time for all families to those twisters occurred in May
be sure they are prepared in and June, with most tornadoes
the event of a tornado or other only registering an EF0 on the
extreme weather condition. Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale).
Severe Weather Preparedness In Hamilton County, 21 tornadoes
week marks a time when you have touched down since 1950,
should take inventory of your with only one injury reported.
home and work to make sure
Every spring, the National
you know what to do in case of a Weather Service offices in Kansas
tornado or other extreme weather.
“Now is the time to prepare See Weather page 4.
for severe weather and where
Former Resident 2nd
Place Rodeo Competitor
by Carol Roberts
Staff Reporter
Former Kendall resident Terry
Lindner recently received a second place finish at the World
Series of Team Roping competition in Las Vegas. Lindner and
his partner, Shane O’Hutton
of Ft. Lupton, Colo., were one
out of 340 teams competing for
the top money in competition.
“I have been doing team
roping since 1984, but this
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8
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9
27
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is the biggest competition I
have been to,” Lindner said.
Team roping has become the
biggest economical event of rodeo, paying out over $60 million
in prizes annually. Lindner and his
partner were able to bring home
a small part of that this January.
Lindner and his partner try
to practice one to two times
a week during the summer
See Rodeo page 4.
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The Syracuse Journal
March 14, 2012
Announcements and family living
Senior
Subjects
by Janice Hammond
Obituaries
Hobart M. Cockreham
1929 - 2012
Hobart M. Cockreham, 82 of Whitewood, S.D. and long time
Meals are served at noon, Monday thru Friday. If you are age 60 or
resident
of Lusk, Wyo. died on March 12, 2012 at his home.
older, the suggested donation is $3.00. People under 60 are charged
Funeral
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 16,
$5.00. We need reservations no later then 9 a.m. of the day you wish
to eat. Call 384- 7871 to make a reservation. Milk, margarine and a 2012 at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish, S.D. with Pasbread product is served daily.
tor Randy Cockreham officiating. An additional service will
be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Pier FuThursday, March 15
neral Chapel in Lusk with burial to follow at the Lusk Cemetery.
Smothered Steak, Baked Potato, Gingered Carrots, W.W. Roll,
Hobart was born Aug. 2, 1929 and raised on the Cockreham FamStrawberries & Bananas.
ily farm in Johnson, Kan., and at age 19 moved to a ranch 47 miles
north of Lusk. Hobart spent his life doing what he loved-ranchFriday, March 16
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Broccoli Soup, Applesauce Gelatin Salad, ing-where he ranched in Niobrara County in Wyoming for over 50
years. Hobart was never more joyous than when he was surrounded
Crackers & W.W. Bread, Pineapple Tidbits.
by his horse, cattle, dogs and family. Hobart was also very active
in the Republican Party where he was able to meet with several
Monday, March 19
presidents and government officials regarding agriculture concerns.
Chicken Pot Pie, Applesauce, Stewed Tomatoes, Biscuit, Apricots.
Hobart was active in his community and church, serving for sevTuesday, March 20
eral years on the local school board and as an elder in his church.
Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Carrots, Muffin, Tropical Fruit Salad.
After moving to Whitewood, Hobart was still very active with his
community overseeing the improvements in his neighborhood. HoWednesday, March 21 Birthdays!!!!
bart was very passionate about his horses and passed this passion on
Ham & Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Cornbread, Cake & Ice Cream
to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hobart is greatly loved
by his family and his wisdom, love and support will be greatly missed.
Thursday, March 22
Hobart is survived by his wife Reneé of Whitewood; children,
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Italian Vegetables , W.W.
Steve
(Janis) Cockreham of Indianapolis, Ind.; Randy (Terri)
Roll, White Cake w/strawberries.
Cockreham of Castle Rock, Colo. and Debbie Cockreham of Ft.
Collins, Colo.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Friday, March 23
Beef & Macaroni w/cheese, Corn O’Brien, Steamed Cabbage, W.W.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral ChaBread, Rosy Applesauce.
pels, Spearfish and Pier Funeral Home in Lusk. Online condolences may be written to www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.
Monday, March 26
Chicken Tetrazzini, Oriental Veg. Mix, W.W. Roll, Mandarin
Oranges, Cookie.
Tuesday, March 27
Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Capri Vegetables, W.W. Roll,
Fruit Cocktail & Strawberries w/topping
Wednesday, March 28
Baked Fish or Chicken Strips, Creamed Peas, Stewed Tomatoes,
W.W. Bread, Citrus Fruit Cup.
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From the
Stacks…
by Amy Simon
Women Warriors
Who Fought Their Way to Greatness!
This month we are celebrating women in history. Those courageous souls who had a dream, a yearning, a desire to right the wrongs
of society, the crusaders that brought about changes that many of us
take for granted. These women were didn’t believe in gender barriers.
Our display case near the Circulation Desk is filling up with
pictures, information, and books about our staff picks. So far
Amelia Earhart and Susan B. Anthony are ready for viewing. Even
though these names were familiar to me, I was fascinated with
the websites and books of information about these two ladies.
Did you know Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas?
The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum is located in her family
home. Her sisters donated family items that are on display. The
website http://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/ has pictures of
rooms and history of the family. I grew up near Atchison and have
visited some special historical places, but I need to tour this museum.
Below is a timeline of Amelia’s life and accomplishments.
There are also several websites to visit for more information.
• July 24, 1897: Born in Atchison, Kansas. Daughter of Edwin
and Amy Earhart.
• 1916: Graduated from Hyde Park High School in Chicago.
• 1917: Became nurse’s aide at Spadina Military Hospital.
• 1922: Earned pilot’s license after taking flying lessons inspired
by a 10-minute plane ride.
• 1928: First Woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
• 1931: Marries George Putnam who was also her manager.
• 1932: First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
• 1934: First person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean. Also set
record for first person to fly solo across both the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans.
• 1935: Starts work at Purdue University, advising the school’s
aeronautics department and counseling female students.
• 1937: while attempting to circle the globe in an airplane, Amelia
is lost somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, never to be heard
from again.
http://www.ellensplace.net/ae_into.html - Amelia Earhart biography
http://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/ - Amelia Earhart birthplace
Birth
Guardiola-Shuman
Marcos Guardiola and Chantelle Shuman welcomed their
new son, Levi Sener Guardiola-Shuman, weighing 5.5 lbs and
18.5 inches long, into their family on March 8, 2012. His grandparents are Chris and Bobbie Shuman of Syracuse, and Ramon
and Deanna Guardiola of Lakin; great grandparents are Toni
Kleefman of Garden City, and Lola Shuman of Newton; uncles are
Christopher Shuman of Syracuse, Erick Orosco of Elkhart and Eloy
Alvarez-Guardiola of Lakin; and aunt, Laura Guardiola of Lakin.
Northrup Theatre
March 16th - March 18th at 7pm
This Means War
Delta Viola (Polson) Hall
1909 - 2012
Delta Viola (Polson) Hall passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
at the age of 102 at the Seasons Of Life Living Center, in Syracuse,
Kan. She was born on July 16, 1909 in Blandisville, Ill., the daughter of Cleveland Russell Polson and Nellie K. (Bolander) Polson.
Delta was born in Blandisville where she attended school in a
one-room country school. In 1921, her family moved to Coolidge,
Kan., where her parents began farming southeast of Coolidge. While
working on the farm she also helped her mother in raising her sisters
and brother. On April 6, 1926, she married William E. Hall on the
farm where she was living southeast of Coolidge. To this union two
children were born, William and Robert. They made their home on
the farm, in an old soddy rock house until 1935, when they moved
to Syracuse where William began working for WPA building roads.
During this time, she was a housewife and raised her children.
In 1940, she began working for Millsap Grocery, where her service
was invaluable for the next 37 years; retiring in 1971. After retirement,
she and William enjoyed traveling, visiting with family and friends.
Delta spent the rest of her spare time, reading, crocheting afghans,
and devoting countless hours of service to the First United Methodist
Church. In May 2002, Delta was forced to move to the Seasons Of
Life Living Center due to her health, and resided there until her
passing. Every year after she moved to the Seasons Of Life Living
Center, the family always planned and had a birthday party for her.
Delta was a member of the First United Methodist Church and
the United Methodist Church Guild, both of Syracuse, she was very
instrumental in organizing devotionals at the nursing home, but
most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; one son, William
D. Hall; a brother, Russell W. Polson; a sister, Nola Jean Burke; four
brothers-in-law, Patric Burns, Dan O’Connor, Haysler Branine, and
Charles Burke; two daughters-in-law; Katherine Hall and Dorothy
Jane Hall; two grandsons, Ronald Dee Hall and Randy E. Plank; and
an infant great-granddaughter, Terie Lynn McDoniel. She is survived
by a son, Robert W. Hall of Wichita, Kan; three sisters, Sybil Burns of
Boise, Iowa, Nadean O’Connor of Austin, Texas, and Thelma Branine
of Pueblo, Colo.; three grandchildren, Sandra (& husband Gary)
McDoniel of Wichita, Randall (& wife Ava Jo) Hall of Haysville, Kan.
and Jan Elaine Williams of Derby, KS; seven great grandchildren:
Richard (& wife Monica) McDoniel of Wichita, Scott (& wife Debbie)
McDoniel of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Rachell Baker of Rose Hill,
Kan., Jennifer Ann Carmichael of Kansas, Todd Charles Williams
of Haysville, Nicholas Hall of Mulvane, Kan., and Stephen Hall of
Mulvane; three great-great grandchildren, Jackson & Henry McDoniel,
and Kaden Williams; and numerous family members and friends
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 2:00
PM (MST) at the First United Methodist Church, Syracuse.
Burial will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 3:00
PM to 7:00 PM (MST) at Fellers Funeral Home LLC, Syracuse.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu of
Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the First United
Methodist Church, and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home &
Monuments LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100.
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Rep. Huelskamp To Host
Syracuse Town Hall Meeting
(DODGE CITY, KAN.) – Kansas First District Congressman Tim
Huelskamp announced that he will host 14 town hall meetings the
week of March 12, 2012. To date, Congressman Huelskamp has hosted
15 town halls in 2012. He hosted 70 in 2011, meaning that after these
additional town halls, Congressman Huelskamp will be one town hall
shy of 100 in his first 15 months in office. He plans to hold town hall
meetings in each of the First District’s 69 counties by the end of this year.
“I look forward to continuing to hear from Kansans about their
priorities for our nation,” Congressman Huelskamp said. “I am grateful to all who have already attended a town hall, and hope to hear
from others at one of these upcoming events. The wisdom of the
people is the best instruction any Member of Congress can receive.”
Yesterday, Congressman Huelskamp also announced that he will
host an official Agriculture Committee field hearing in Dodge City on
Friday, April 20, 2012. Members participating in the hearing include
Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking
Member Collin Peterson (D-MN). The hearing will be open to the public.
The Hamilton County Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, March 15 from 1–2:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at
the Hamilton County Courthouse at 219 N Main Street in Syracuse.
Hamilton Co. Family Practice Clinic
700 N. Huser Syracuse, KS 384-7350
Wendel Ellis, DO * Randall Fahrenholtz, MD, MPH
Wade Buckley, P.A.
Lisa Barnes, ARNP
Hunter’s Education Class
Date: April 28th and 29th
Location: 4-H Building
Students must be 11 years old to take Hunter’s Safety. The
class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday April 28th
and Sunday April 29th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no
cost for this class. Anyone born after 1957 needs to have
a Hunter’s Safety card in order to hunt in Kansas. Sign up
sheets are located at Prairie Lanes and the Hamilton County
Courthouse, or you may contact Mike Lewis at 373-2106.
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Syracuse, KS 67878-1253 • 620-384-5100
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LOTS OF SIZES AND STYLES STILL
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MARCH 7 – MARCH 10, 2012
COUNTRY FL’HAIR GIFT SHOP
384-6969 OPEN TUE – SAT.
106 N. GATES
Appointments & Walk-ins M - F 8 - 5 Closed 12-1
museum
http://www.ameliaearhart.com - The official site of Amelia Earhart
http://womeninaviation.com/home.html - Women in Aviation
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq3-1.hmt - Naval Historical
Center, Dept. of the Navy
http://foia.fbi.gov/earhart.htm - F.B.I. documents obtained through
the Freedom of Information Act relating to Amelia’s disappearance.
FUN FACTS
Amelia and her sister wore bloomers instead of dresses while they
were growing up. They were made fun of and scoffed at, it wasn’t becoming of a female. Their mother was adventuresome and their father
encouraged his daughters to play baseball, hunt, and fish. She was very
fortunate to have parents who embraced their daughters’ interests and
encouraged them to be well educated and well rounded individuals.
Matthew 22:37
Love the Lord with all your heart, and with all your soul
and with all your mind.
WORD OF GOD
The Rustic Rose Flower Shop
The Mayor’s
Message
New to the Rustic Rose:
Just for your Special Delivery
& Baby Showers - Vintage
Arrangements & Adorable Baby
Cakes by Marlene Ashmore
Come by and see our “New Arrivals”
by Mayor Joe Stephens
Hi folks, what a beautiful week
we are going to have this week,
it’s supposed to be in the 80s all
week. This kind of weather that
makes you want to be outside doing something. It is great week to
break up that garden or just to do a
spring cleanup; that’s what Donna
and I plan to do. It would also be
a great week to go fishing as we
are stocking our last 500 trout
this week and they are very fun to
catch and eat, the crappie will also
be biting; so go to Sam’s Pond and
have fun. It will be a great week to
get out and enjoy one of our other
parks; we are so blessed with much
to do here in our beautiful city.
At Sam’s Pond, John and his
crew have installed the new rest
room “out house” next to the
Rotary shed and they also installed
one of the new charcoal grills; what
a great place to take your family
for an outing. Hopefully, we will
be doing some more improvements in that area over the summer.
We had the City Council meeting this week and again we got
a lot accomplished during this
session. We allotted money to
upgrade the Syracuse Animal
Shelter by installing new runs
and discussed about developing
a written policy on euthanization.
At this time, we do not have a set
policy and I would like to see us
determine one; I do understand
this is a very touchy subject to
some, and as a dog lover, it’s
very hard for me. But, as a City
we are not a dog rescue, we are
a dog pound. We can’t just keep
dogs forever, hoping someone
will adopt them. We tabled this
until next month so we get others
input before we make a decision;
but I hope we can set this at next
meeting. I will keep you informed.
We also bought a new trash
truck for the county route; it should
be delivered around November of
this year. Also, we set aside the
first two parking spots on the west
side of North Main Street for “One
Hour” parking from 4am-12p this
should help with local businesses
and their customers. I asked John
to mark off and place a sign for
additional parking across the
street on the corner of Hwy 50 and
Hwy 27; hopefully, this will help.
Now, last for this week, we had
a celebration for forty Years of
Service for John Armstrong with
the City of Syracuse. This is a huge
milestone and not many people can
claim to work at the same place
for so long. We are very proud to
have such a great leader to be on
our team. Congratulations John.
As always, have a blessed week.
Dikeman Appraisal
Sandra Dikeman, State Licensed
Real Estate Property Appraiser
620-384-5484 • Fax 620-384-7483
Large Liquidation
Commercial Equip. & Building
April 5, 2012: 10:00 A.M.- CST
Auction Location: Corner of Hwy 4 & Main St.
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•
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Syracuse, KS 67878
call us at 384-6656
Selling for West Wind Energy, Otis KS.
Everyone from EMS wants to give a big thank you to everyone
that donated their time and/or your contributions to the service.
Donations: Blythe Lane Charitable Trust, Kirby Auto Repair,
Metal Fabricators, Frontier Dairy, Hermana Dairy, The Hub,
Syracuse Chiropractic Clinic, Golden Rule, Keller Farm, Dale
Holdren Trust, and Emogene Ochs.
Donators for gift baskets: Country Fl’Hair, Kustom Dezine
Flowers, Quilter’s Stash, Northrup Theatre, Rhinestones N Rodeo, Pat Keller and Tammy Co. & Salon.
Quilt: Pat Keller
Congratulations to the winners of the gift baskets: Roxane Guerrero, Jennifer King, Richard Garza, Janice Simon, and
Rhonda Haslett.
Congratulations to the winner of the quilt: Donna Blake
Thank you to everyone who brought bake goods and to everyone that came to the bake sale. We have enough money to send
the EMTs that would like to go to the conference in Hutchison
and some left over for equipment on the ambulance. Again we
can’t thank you enough for your support.
Church Directory
Wesleyan Church
Barton and Post Road
Pastor Paul Runyon
384-5828
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
124 N. Durffee
384-7453
Pastor Bill Roberts
10:00 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM
Evening Worship
5:00 PM Kids Bible Advnture
7:00 PM
Wed. Bible Study
Christ’s New
Covenant Church
East Highway 50
Pastor Joe Gould
Associate Pastor Bob Wedel
384-5383
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
10:30 AM
Sunday Service
8:00 AM
Wed. (week day)
Holy Day and Vigil--------call
First Christian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Evening Service
309 N. Main St.
Interim Pastor Don Deibert
384-7416 or Cell 640-1143
Sunday
9:15 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
Sunday School
Worship
Children’s Church
First Presbyterian
Church
601 N. Johnson
Pastor Ardeen Webster
384-7878
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
Kendall United
Methodist Church
Pastor Todd Anthony
373-2400
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
613 N. Sumner
Father Mike Helms
384-7357
Worship Service
Fellowship Time
Sunday School
Spanish Worship
6:00PM
Bible Baptist Church
Saint Raphael
Catholic Church
Morning Worship
Sunday School
Sunday School
Morning Worship
403 E. Avenue B
Rev. Bob Leonard
384-7844
10:00 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
5:00 PM
Sun. Eve Service
6:00 PM Wed Eve Bible Study
Southern Baptist
Church
612 N. Main
384-7405
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Sun. Eve Worship
Wednesday
First United Methodist
Church
409 N. Main
Pastor John Wright
384-7892
8:00 A.M Contemporary Service
9:15 A.M.
Sunday School
10:45 A.M. Traditional Service
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Hometown Happenings
To report your happenings,
call Rene McDonald at
384-5321
or e-mail to [email protected]
This is the 100th anniversary
of the Girl Scouts of America.
The leaders in Syracuse are
Dona Blake and Connie Allen,
and they are sponsored by the
Presbyterian Church. The Junior
troop members are Paige Barnes,
Mercedes Andazola, Roxanna
Pena, Johana Orozco, Amaya
Ochs, Fermina Englert, Candice
Englert, Kimberly Gonzalez.
Cadette 60036: Chrissy
Batchelor, Noelia Villa, Alyssa
Marrs, Faith Barnes, Jackie
Englert, Reina Travis (not registered yet.) Senior Troop 60036:
Amy Norton and Ambassador
Troop Darian Cashler. All of
the scouts served punch and
cookies after the Presbyterian
Church service last Sunday.
Scott Akers, a fourth year
medical student, is doing a three
month rural health rotation at
Stanton County Family Practice
Clinic. His preceptor is Dr.
Charles Weintz. Scott will graduate from medical school in May.
He will then have three years
residency before returning to
practice in Stanton County as a
Family Practice Physician. Scott
is really enjoying the work with
Dr. Weintz and getting to know
the people of Stanton county.
He has been well received in
Johnson and loves working in
the new clinic and at the hospital.
Joy Palmer-Traylor, Ann
Palmer, and Rhonda McAllister
attended the Denver gift show
in Denver, Colorado, February
25 and 26. Vendors from across
the nation were present exhibiting items for sale. New
items are arriving daily at the
Hamilton County Drug Store.
Faye Klinge and Maxine
Ralstin spotted 15 elk on the
west river road Saturday morning
the 11 of March, in mid morning.
Eleanor Riley, Nancy Riley,
Becky Guldner, Judy Kurz,
Bob Kurz, Myrtle White, Paul
There are no words in my
vocabulary that can express
the thanks and gratitude I feel
for those who helped to extinquish the fire in my home.
It was such a traumatic ordeal and I thanked God for
the kindness and bravery of
the firefighters and others who
so came to my assistance.
My greatest appreciation to all
who took time out of their busy
day to answer a call for help!
Sincerely,
Larue Lennen
White and Tootie Neilsen enjoyed lunch at the VIP Center on
Thursday. They spent the afternoon playing bridge. High score
went to Becky, second high was
Nancy and third went to Eleanor.
Bill Negley is home from
Arizona and visiting at the home
of his mother, Thelma Negley.
Marcus Ashlock made a trip
out NW Arkansas visiting family
in Gravette and Springdale, as
well as seeing friends in Harrison.
Our resident bird watcher
Mavis Long and her helpers,
Doc and Butch, were out wild
life watching over the week end.
They were able to watch a red
tailed hawk catch a three foot
long bull snake in the ditch and
then fly off with his find. Later
when they came back by, most
of the snake had been devoured.
They counted 37 deer on the east
river road in a one mile section.
Overall that evening they had
counted 75 deer, eating wheat
etc., They saw a turkey flock
that they keep tabs on that has
about 70 birds in it. The toms
are all strutting, and showing
off their colors, but the females
are ignoring them . In a large
flock of red winged blackbirds,
they spotted several male and
female yellow headed blackbirds.
Several mountain blue birds, just
off the river bridge, turning on to
the east river road in the brush.
So beautiful, and exciting.
They also saw pheasants, one
bald eagle, several geese, large
flocks of robins, two great horned
owl nests, with the female incubating eggs and back home
jays, white crowned sparrows,
robins, American gold finches,
house finches, downy wood
peckers, a few junkos, lots of
red winged blackbirds, a few
cedar waxwings. The squirrels are also frequent feeders.
Tough times never survive, but
tough people in Syracuse will.
Thank You
A special Thank You
to all volunteers helping with the Republican
Caucus last Saturday.
- Hamilton County
Republican Committee
20th Annual Oasis Seminar
Men’s
Breakfast
Every Sat. 7am
at the
Southern
Baptist Church
All Men Welcome
Practicing the Presence of God
Jeremiah 29: 11-13
Saturday, March 31
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (MST)
Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
at the
Methodist Church on Main Street
Syracuse, KS
$20 pre-registration before March 26
(Includes lunch) Call (620) 384-7855 for reservations
$25 at the Door
Speaker:
Patty Baultman of Hugoton - Author of “Common Threads”
Pastor’s Ponderings
by Pastor Paul Runyon
Syracuse Wesleyan Church
“March winds, April Showers,
bring forth May flowers.” That
is another saying I heard often
in childhood. Mom had been
an elementary school teacher
before she married and had a
large family, so I suppose some of
these sayings were left over from
school-teaching days. She even
had a book of poems that she had
compiled for a children’s literature class in college, and we loved
it when she read to us out of it.
This saying tells us something
that we don’t think about as
much as we ought. We live in
an orderly universe. The Bible
tells us that this is because God
has promised “As long as the
earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and
winter, day and night will never
cease” (Genesis 8:22). Even
the usual things have their time.
In much of North America that
means we have four seasons. In
other areas, such as the tropics,
it is seen in alternating dry and
wet seasons. The same weather
patterns that bring hurricanes
to the Caribbean also bring the
rather predictable and necessary
rainy seasons without which most
of the islands would be deserts.
Our lives have seasons too. All
but the first season receives from
the earlier season(s), and each of
these seasons contributes to the
following season. Within each
of these seasons there are times
and occasions. Ecclesiastes gives
a list of some these. They are
laid out in pairs of approximate
opposites such as “a time to be
born and a time to die,” and “a
time to plant and a time to uproot.” The author of Ecclesiastes
goes so far as to say “He [God]
makes everything beautiful in
its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:10).
The sameness of the world is
necessary for life to go on. The
constant cycle of changing seasons may become boring to us,
but it is essential for our continued well-being. Through the seasons represented by March winds,
April showers, and May flowers,
God has given us this essentially
orderly world in which to live. It is
also ours to care for, and to enjoy.
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Dangers of Teen Dating
by Carol Roberts Country, who are the victims of
Staff Reporter domestic violence and sex crimes.
The Family Crisis Center in
Teens who are victims of abuse
Garden City has been trying to are often afraid to come forward
educate teens about the dangers due to peer pressure or the fear
of dating abuse during the last of others finding out about the
month. Each year, nearly 1.5 abuse. Often, parents and school
million teens are the victims of personnel are vital in monitorphysical abuse from a dating ing the situation and providing
partner – that is one in three teens teens a safe place to go for help.
every year. This figure far exceeds
The Family Crisis Center
all other types of teen violence. helps teens identify their situThe Family Crisis Center is has ation and discuss ways to remfocused on the physical or mental edy the problem. Solutions
abuse teens can experience. The may include a legal restraining
office works with victims in seven order, which the Center can
counties, including Hamilton help an abused teen acquire.
Weather
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Studio Mathias
201 N. Main St., Syracuse
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conduct storm spotting and
weather safety training sessions
in each county. The Hamilton
County training will take place
Wedensday, March 14, at the high
school lecture hall at 6:30 p.m.
There is no charge for the class,
and participants do not have to become a storm spotter or take a test.
“This is open to anyone who
would like to come,” Phillips said.
“There is a lot of good information that is beneficial to anyone.”
For example, before tornado
season hits, families and individuals should to make an emergency
kit and a family communication
plan. An emergency kit should
include food, water, medications
and other supplies to last 72
hours. While help is usually on
its way immediately, it may take
a while for everything to be available in a disaster area. Families
should have a place to gather and
leave messages to stay in touch
and know where everyone is.
When weather is approaching, citizens should be alert.
Residents should strongly consider having a National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Association
(NOAA) radio to listen to the
latest weather reports and warnings. Citizens should also be alert
to changing weather conditions
and approaching storms, as well
as being aware of the following danger signs during severe
weather: dark, often greenish
sky; large hail; a large, dark,
low-lying cloud (particularly
if rotating); and a loud roar
similar to a freight train. If storms
displaying any danger signs
appear, residents should be pre-
Teens may not realize they are
in an abusive relationship. The
Family Crisis Center provided
the following warning signs that
a relationship may be abusive.
Teens, you may be in an abusive relationship if your partner:
• Checks your cell phone or
email without your permission;
• Constantly puts you down
or belittles you;
• Shows extreme jealousy or
insecurity;
• Has and explosive temper;
• Isolates you from family
or friends
• Experiences mood swings;
• Physically hurts you in
some way;
• Makes false accusations;
• Tells you what to do;
• Or Displays possessiveness.
pared to take shelter immediately.
The time to figure out where to
go during a tornado is before, not
during a storm. For those traveling in a vehicle, a mobile home or
other type of trailer during severe
weather, they should exit the vehicle and go to the lowest floor of
a nearby building or storm shelter. Those located in some other
type of structure should go to the
nearest storm shelter. If one is not
available, go to the center of an
interior room on the lowest level
(closet, interior hallway) away
from corners, windows, doors,
and outside walls. The goal is to
place oneself between as many
walls and the outside as possible.
For more complete information, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
maintains a website for Americans
at www.ready.gov. The website provides complete informa-
tion on emergency kits, disaster
preparedness, family communication plans, precautions to
take after a disaster and more.
At this time there are no public
shelters in Syracuse, but Phillips
is working on a couple of possibilities and will let the public
know when those are available.
“We have had one place that
provided a public shelter in time
of need, but we are still working
on it for this year,” Phillips said.
One thing is certain –
when severe weather threatens Hamilton County, safety
comes first for Phillips.
“Firefighters will be out watching the storms, and I will be watching radar images to make sure we
have it all covered,” Phillips said.
If you are the victim of any of
the above signs, please contact the
Family Crisis Center in Garden
City for help. They have counselors available 24 hours a day. The
daytime phone number is 620275-2018, and the 24-hour hotline
is 620-275-5911. For more information about dating abuse, please
visit www.teendvmonth.org.
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Premier Cattle Company
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401 N. Sumner, Syracuse
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months. But at his home just
south of Sedalia, Colo., snow
makes practice nearly impossible.
“My partner and I try to get
together and practice at least
once a week, and hopefully
twice,” Lindner said. “But our
only arena is an outdoor arena,
so practicing in winter is kind
of hard. There is usually too
much snow on the ground.”
In addition to $70,000 each,
Lindner and O’Hutto a saddle and a belt buckle for their
second place finish, which
was nearly a first place finish/
“We missed first place by
one second,” Lindner said.
“Just one second and the
prize money would have been
$100,000. It was that close.”
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Lawn & Landscaping
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and his roping partner Shayne O’Hotto in the finals of the World Series of Team Roping competition in Las
Vegas, they missed first place by one second.
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Hamilton County History
By Rene
McDonald
20 years ago
Two local women have filed
for county office. Chris Squire,
county treasurer, has filed for
re-election by petition; she is a
Republican. Beverly Holdren
filed as a Republican candidate
for county clerk. She filed by petition. According to Twyla Reed
county clerk, all county offices are
open for election this year, except
commissioner for district one.
Steve McAllister is teaching an 8th grade history class
participating in the stock market game managed by Kansas
State University. The class is
divided into Team A and B, and
Team A is currently ranked first
in the state. So far our team
A has $108,456., in equity and
they started with $100.000.00.
There are 856 teams across
the state of Kansas simulation.
Adrianne Westeman and
Valerie Barr, Hamilton County
4-H’ers, helped load a pick
up with recyclable goods doing their project during the
Curb Side pickup project.
30 years ago
A little moisture, in both rain
and snow, and some more chilly
weather, made up Hamilton
County weather menu this week.
Drizzle and light rain early
Wednesday morning, left an
unofficial .10 inch of moisture. A
brief snow flurry Friday morning
accounted for about .06 of an inch
of precipitation. The high for the
week was 65 and the low was 11.
Charlie Plumb, a Vietnam prisoner of war, will speak at McCoy
Auditorium on Monday, March
15, at 12:30 p.m. His appearance
is sponsored by the Syracuse
High School student council,
which has been doing odd jobs for
the past several months to finance
his trip to Syracuse. Mr. Plumb, a
native of Indiana, attended grade
school in a small town in Kaw
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River valley and moved with his
family to Overland Park, where
he attended high school. He received an appointment to the U.S.
Naval Academy in Annapolis,
Maryland, graduating in 1964,
with a Bachelor of Science degree
and a Navy commission followed
by flight training in the Navy Jet
Aviation program. Lt.(jg) Plumb
was sent to Vietnam where he
flew more than 75 combat missions, earning a variety of medals.
On May 19, 1967, he was shot
down just south of Hanoi. He was
captured and taken to the Hanoi
prison complex where he was
tortured for military information.
He spent the next 5 years and 9
months undergoing, brutality,
at the hands of his captors. He
was repatriated on February 18,
1973, underwent medical and
security debriefings and returned
to Kansas City, where he was
awarded the purple heart and silver star. Since then he has been
busy with speaking engagements,
and has written two books, I’m No
Hero and the Last Domino. Billy
Whitfield of Syracuse has been
wearing a Prisoner of War bracelet. Charlie was also the speaker
at the Chamber of Commerce
banquet. ( Columnist comment.)
Dan & Nina Levens of
Syracuse were among nearly 200
young farm leaders participating in the Kansas Farm Bureau
Young Farmers and Ranchers
conference in Hutchinson,
February 28 through March.
Dena Eddy participated in the
recent February Achievement
Day at Fort Hays State
University, in which seniors
auditioned for music scholarships. Results of the audition
will be released in late March.
it has already arrived. The past
week has had a little of everything, from warm days to wind
and dust to sprinkles. The dust
and sprinkles occurred the same
day, Friday. A strong wind hit in
the afternoon, filling the air with
dust, and was followed by sprinkles, which cleared the air. Only a
trace of moisture was recorded by
George Starkey, official weather
observer. The high for the week
was 87 and the low was 13.
Les Garner of Kendall is
the new President of Hamilton
County Historical Society. He
was elected at the annual meeting
of the society replacing Glenn
Wright. The society granted a
Life Time membership to Mr.
Wright in appreciation of the great
amount of work he has put into the
county museum. Other officers
elected were Ward Gregory, vice
president; Fred Rogers, treasurer;
Mrs. Harold Bray, secretary; and
Mrs. Gordon Boy, board member.
Other board members who will
serve through 1972 are John W.
Conard and Mrs. Walter LaRosh.
The County political scene
is starting to perk, with three
current county officers filing
this week for re-election. The
first candidate to file was Carl
Griswold, probate judge, whose
petitions for re-nomination by the
Republican party were filed on
Monday. Mrs. Orrilla Thompson,
register of deeds, filed her petition for the Republican as did
Mrs. Ruth Noggle, clerk of the
district court. Deadline for filing
for office, which may be done
either by petition or paying a
fee is June 20. Several other
petitions are being circulated
and are expected to be filed soon.
Mrs. Nellie Jackson was
honored for 50 years of mem40 years ago
bership in chapter AI, P.E.O.
Spring may not officially beThe Pin was presented by
gin for another few days, but the her daughter, Mrs. Sam Naideth
weather man is acting as though o f P a s a d e n a , C a l i f o r n i a ,
Let us make your
St. Patrick’s Day
a wee bit greener.
who has been visiting her.
John Stanley, Jan Raney,
Becky Schroll, Jerri Rudy, Paula
Temaat, Bill Cummings, Debbie
Baker, Cheryl Puckett received I
rating at the High Plains Speech
and Drama Festival at Johnson
on March 7, 1972. II ratings
went to JaNell Cartwright, Diane
Jantz, Janice Durler and Mary
Jean Barrett. Patrice Salter received a III rating. Linda Craig,
speech teacher, is their coach.
Marion Gibbens, an employee of the Syracuse Co-op
Oil Department, is attending
a merchandising school this
week at Farmland Industries
in Kansas City, Missouri.
50 years ago
Temperatures have gone the
only way they could following
last week’s 16 degree below
zero reading-up. Readings by
George Starkey, weather observer, have shown an upward
trend, the week has passed without a trace of moisture. High
temperature for the week was
66 and the low was minus 16.
On March 1, a daughter, Peggy
Annette, was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Shorter of Kendall.
On March 5, a daughter,
who has not yet been named,
was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Graber of Syracuse.
On March 6, a daughter, who
has not yet been named, was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ralstin.
The largest real estate transaction in recent years was filed
March 1 at the Hamilton County
Register of Deeds office when
E. L. Hatcher and wife, became
owners of the Trussell Ranch
in Northwest Hamilton County.
About 19 sections, 8800 acres
were transferred by Victoria
Trussell to Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher.
Price paid was not disclosed, but
the deed required $240.00 in
Federal Revenue stamps indicat-
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ing it was about a $300,000.00.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher live in
Lamar, Colorado, their son,
Gary Hatcher, will move to
the Hamilton County property.
Darryl Woodson, Syracuse
High School principal since
1956, has announced his resignation effective this summer. Mr. Woodson will become high school principal next
school term at Medicine Lodge.
Dale Cheatum has been
employed as manager of the
Hamilton County Airport, succeeding Glenn Porter, who resigned recently. Cheatum’s
contract as airport manager is
with the Airport Improvement
Association, a group of local
plane owners who have been
active in the activities at the airport. Directors are Milton Rudy,
chr., Ray Davis, Robert Burton,
Zeno Gould and DickCheatum.
Bob Jantz, a Syracuse High
School freshman, set a new record for a high game bowled at
Hilltop Lanes, he bowled a 278
on Sunday evening in the Teen
Aged Mixed League. He rolled
nine strikes in a row before leaving one pin on his first ball in the
10th frame. He is the 14 years old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jantz.
Wi l d a L o e p p k e , C a r o l
Cross, Karen McCarley, Jean
Schwieterman, Wanda Laney,
Gene Hartshorn and John
Behrendt received I readings at
the High Plains League Festival
held Monday March 5, l962
at Sublette. II ratings were
earned by Marie Jiminez, Suzy
Eberhardt and Carol Stanley.
schools. “When a student arrives
at school he finds that he must pay
$10.00 to enroll, an incidental fee
of $25.00 to $75.00, athletic fee
of $7.50 and health fee of $5.00,
beside special fees on subjects
he wants to study, “ said the
western Kansas farmer. Many
were not able to finance themselves, and must return home.
Patterson No. 2, drilled a quarter of a mile south of the discovery
well in Northwest Kearny County
oil pool was a dry hole. The
well was drilled to below 5000
feet before it was abandoned.
Mrs. Laura Hess, one of the
pioneer women of Coolidge,
died following a long illness.
W. E. Montgomery was called
to Hutchinson by the sudden death
of his father, W. A Montgomery.
John Eichman, superintendent of the Coolidge schools
for the past 8 years, resigned to
go to a new position in Arizona.
Frank James, who has been in
Denver, recovering from surgery
the past several months at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Russell
Bray and family, returned home.
W. E. Marshall, for the past
several years manager of the
Hotel Ames, resigned. He plans to
go to California to look for work.
70 years ago
J. H. Conard of Coolidge
in a talk before the State
board of Agriculture meeting,
that all student fees should be
eliminated at the University
of Kansas, Kansas State
College and all other State
Since 1944
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Opinions and editorials
Ramblings and Ruminations
In Step with the Editor
Election years are serious
business. It takes months of questioning to determine the best candidate to elect or re-elect, depending on one’s position. With days
and months to come filled with
far-from-funny political wrangling, I need a break from all the
nonsense to just laugh and spend
time with my family and friends.
I have heard comedians say
things like “Anytime I think I’m
crazy or that I have it bad, I can
watch Jerry Springer and realize I’m normal.” I wholeheartedly agree. I traveled home to
Arkansas this past week, and in
the 18-hour round trip, I expected
to write about the amount of green
grass popping up across the countryside and our imminent step into
spring. Surfing the web Monday
night, I had a change of heart.
While watching a movie, I was
surfing the web on my iPhone,
and the fruits of my ADHD
tendency produced a few gems:
Apparently in Florida over the
weekend, a driver saved another
motorist from a fiery car crash
moments after the road-raged
driver passed her and gave her
the finger. It takes character to
stop and help someone who had
flipped the bird to him or her
a few seconds before. Having
made a long drive myself over
the past few days, I did let a
select few drivers know how I
felt about their highway antics
by giving them a one-fingered
salute. Luckily, I never tested
their character by needing them to
provide me emergency assistance.
While a few headlines were
tragic, many provided a few
warnings for the rest of society.
In North Carolina, a middle-aged
man died after drinking gasoline
and lighting a cigarette. My
initial reaction was wondering
what kind of party prank the guy
was trying to pull, but the article
went on to say he mistook the
jar of gasoline for his drink and
spilled some on himself when
he realized the mistake. Like
most of the public, I, too, keep
Mason jars of 87 octane fuel on
my counter next to my glass of
tea; so I do see how this mistake
may present itself. (To clarify, I
do not do this. Do any of you?)
Unfortunately, the fumes from his
clothes ignited when he later went
out for smoke and lit the lighter.
In Oklahoma, police arrested
a man for crimes against nature
when he violated a pig in a public school’s agricultural barn.
My first thought was, thank the
Lord he was not from Arkansas.
Then I was appalled at what I
had read. Being from the South,
people assume the worst about
Little Blue House on Main
Southerners. In college, I was
watching Johnny Carson with
a friend when a man, obviously
from the South, demonstrated
his ability to make different motor sounds from outboards to
dirt bikes, in a bucket of water.
To our relief, he was from West
Virginia. Most northerners assume Arkansas first when reading or hearing about these types
of idiocy, but Arkansans tend to
assume those people are from
Mississippi or Alabama first.
This past weekend, a Georgia
woman fell down a trash chute
trying to rescue her phone. While
the device seemed extremely
close, her flip flops lost traction and she fell into the apartment trash chute, the buildup of weekend trash kept her
from falling into the compactor.
In a real-life “Weekend at
Bernie’s” story, two men were
sentenced in a 2011 case for
abuse of a corpse and felony
identity theft for driving a dead
friend around town and using
his credit cards for buying drinks
at bars and strip clubs. Yes, the
corpse was in the car. I can only
assume the guilty parties were
intoxicated and did not want to
accept the fact their friend had
died. I have heard far worse
drunken logic in college, but I
suppose they loved their buddy.
My travels this weekend were
filled with hearty laughter and the
joy of seeing family and friends.
My godson drove me around in
his new (to him) truck just before
his sixteenth birthday, my family
and I enjoyed an evening of fried
catfish, shrimp, hush puppies,
and sweet pickled green tomatoes
On the Edge of Common Sense
GREEN JOBS
As part of the government’s stimulus program they are offering $500 million
worth of grants to create and train “Green Jobs.” I’m not sure how they define
‘green’? But there is certainly one job description that should be at the top of the
list if you’re looking for the purest form of green jobs; farming. It is a profession
that recycles the land, the water, the air, the animals and the crops. Plants take in
carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. Farmers take dirt, rain, seeds and sun and covert
it to protein, carbs, oxygen, minerals and vitamins essential to life on our planet.
Coincidentally, there is high-level discussion concerning the safety
of children on the farm, which itself, is a controversial subject. The
chasm is between two cultures and how they define “Dangerous.”
Take firearms, for instance. The Outdoor/Rural side believes firearms are to hunt. The Suburban/Urban side thinks firearms are handguns whose primary uses are self-protection and/or armed robbery.
Pocket knives are an essential tool to those who work outdoors. In the city
they are used to clean fingernails and too dangerous to have in public schools.
Driving a vehicle, be it a 4-wheeler, tractor or grain truck usually in a confined
area (on the farm) allows a young person to be more useful. To a city kid, getting
his permit at 15 allows him to get to school and hang out with his friends. City
streets and traffic make driving dangerous. 15 years old is soon enough for them.
CONCLUSION:
With Uncle Sam 1) wanting to put money into green jobs, 2) acknowledging that farming is the greenest job there is, and 3) concern about
farm kids safety, let me make a rational suggestion: How about we pour
a justified portion of the $500 million into serious vocational training
for farm kids, probably through the FFA and Vo Ag. It could be voluntary, approved by parents, and start as early as grade school in a flight
simulator except it emulates tractors, graders, ATV’s, farm machinery
and grain trucks. Finance a course in livestock handling and procedures.
In defense of farm and ranch parents, over a period of time they teach
their children the vocational skills needed on their particular operation.
And Vo Ag classes do exist that teach many of the farm skills that fill in
the gaps. But there is no doubt that a healthy injection of funding from the
“Green Job” 500 million dollar fund, would be far better spent on farm kids
than on budding OSHA regulators, consultants and fly-by-night “Clean
Energy” carpet baggers. No one denies that farm kids can be put in harm’s
way, but it would be much more effective if we as farmers and ranchers
made a visible, tangible effort to teach them safety habits and rules. We
can sure do it better than the usual urban ham-handed government agencies. Whattya think? Someone get the Department of Labor on the phone!
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Precious Beginnings Pregnancy Center
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Computer-Free Video Calling Helps Seniors Stay Connected
Dear Savvy Senior
Can you recommend any easy-to-use products for video calling?
I live in a different state from my mother, who’s now 78, and would
like to see her more often. But mom doesn’t have a computer or a
smartphone for video chatting and she’s intimidated with technology.
- Living Afar
Dear Living,
Video calling is a wonderful way to stay connected and get
that important face-to-face time with your mom when you can’t
be there. Here are some good video calling products to consider
for technology-challenged seniors who don’t use a computer.
Home Videophones
If you’re not familiar with them, home videophones are a
nice option and very easy for seniors to use. Basically, they
work like a regular telephone but come with a built-in camera
and video screen that gives you the ability to see the person
you’re talking to in real-time. All you need is a high speed
(DSL or Cable) Internet connection and you’re ready to go.
While there are various types and styles of videophones on the market
today, some possible options to consider are the Grandstream 3140 and
VoSKY videophones that work with Skype (see skype.com) – a free
software application that lets you make free video calls via the Internet.
Retailing anywhere between $150 and $250, the big advantage
of using a Skype certified videophone is that after you purchase
it, there are no monthly service fees to use it. Skype-to-Skype
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computer (if you have a webcam), Android smartphone or
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videophone to converse with her like you do with other services.
These videophones will also let your mom make unlimited
calls to other landlines and mobile phones in the U.S. and
Canada for only $3 per month. To learn more or to purchase
these products visit amazon.com or shop.skype.com/phones.
Another good product to check out is WorldGate’s Ojo Vision
Digital Videophone which you can buy through ACN (myacn.com/
digital, 877-226-1010) as the IRIS 5000 Video Phone. With a bright
7-inch LCD screen and excellent audio and video capabilities,
this videophone is a higher grade product than the Skype phones,
but it’s more expensive. The cost: $179 for the phone with a twoyear contract and a $30 monthly service fee for unlimited calling.
This phone will also only let you place video calls to other Ojo/IRIS
videophones. That means that you and your mom will each have to buy your
own phone in order to video chat with each other, which adds to your costs.
TV Video Calls
Another great option you need to know about are the new “TVcompatible
webcams” that have a built-in HD camera, speakers and microphones
that will turn your mom’s TV into a videophone – no computer required.
She will, however, need a television set with an HDMI
port (most HDTVs have them) and wireless Internet access
installed in her home to uses one of these devices. If she
has an older TV that doesn’t have an HDMI port, converter
boxes can be purchased for around $50 to adapt most sets.
If you like this option, check out the Biscotti TV Phone (biscotti.
com), a new product that costs $199 and, at the press of a button,
will let your mom make and receive unlimited free video calls from
her TV, to any computer, smartphone or tablet that uses Google
video chat (google.com/chat/video), or to other Biscotti owners.
Or, if you’re a Skype user, consider the new telyHD webcam
(tely.com). This device costs $250 and works similarly to
the Biscotti, but provides its free video calling via Skype.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman,
OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to
the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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THE JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS
Services
Narcotics Anonymous
Meeting
505 N. Johnson Wednesday
night at 7p.m. (Oct-May) or
8p.m. (Apr-Sept.) Please use
west entrance. 384-9668
AA MEETING
at Masonic Lodge every
Monday Night at 7 p.m.
Please use back door.
Lewis Dental Office
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405 N. Main St.
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Land & Homes
960± acres. All 27-25S-42 in
wheat stubble. E2 28-25S-42 in
CRP. $1,344,000
320± acres CRP. S2 9-26S-41
Expires 2012. $448,000
160± acres CRP. NE4 1-21S39 Expires 2012. $152,000
Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Hamilton County
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For Sale
STORAGE UNITS
5x10
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10x15 and 10x20.
Call 384-7584
Serving the
Southwest
Local Business
For Sale
Lots of opportunities to sell:
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ice
Cream, Pizza, BBQ or any
Short-Order Food items.
Maune Mini Storage
302 N. Sumner St.
Double Lot, 2 separate
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Need A Honest And
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Notice of Job Opening
The Hamilton county Road
Department is seeking an
employee to fill the position
of Road Grader Operator/
Truck Driver. Class A CDL
a MUST. Previous experience is a plus,but not required.
Contact Hamilton
County Road Department
for an application at:
Hamilton County Court
House Road Department office or call (620)384-5135.
Applications will be accepted until March 23rd 2012.
Hamilton County is an
equal opportunity employer.
- Currently selling Pizza and
Ice Cream
Great Location on Hwy 50,
lots of parking available.
$60,000
Public Notices
Published in the Syracuse Journal, March 7, 14 and 21, 2012.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF HAMILTON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of
CLAUDENE SCHMIDT, deceased
USD 494 has a school
nurse opening for the
2012-13 school year.
If interested please
contact the district office e and pick up an
application form. Call
for further information at 620-384-7872
This little piggy is looking 4 you!
FARROWING SPECIALIST
SWINE CARETAKER
Willing to relocate for a stable position on a family
owned farm? We have openings for two reliable people.
Located near Independence, Kansas, we offer a competitive salary, housing, health insurance, accident insurance,
retirement, meat, ETO and a pleasant work environment.
Valid driver’s license and pre-employment drug screening
required.
To request an application, email us at
[email protected] or call (620)331-0185.
FULL-TIME DISPATCHER
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now taking applications for the position of
Full-Time Dispatcher. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver license,
and have a high school diploma or its equivalent at the time of application. Background
check includes physical, drug screen, and psychological evaluation upon conditional offer
of employment. Interested persons shall request an application by contacting Hamilton
County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 764, Syracuse, Kansas 67878 or by calling 620-3845616. EOE
Case No. 12 PR 7 DE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on March 1, 2012, a petition for probate of will and issuance
of letters testamentary was filed in this court by David Eugene Schmidt, an heir, devisee and
legatee, and executor named in the last will and testament of Claudene Schmidt, deceased.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate
within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236
and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable,
30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus
exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
David Eugene Schmidt, Petitioner
Michael E. Collins, SC# 07384
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& RAMSEY
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Garden City, Kansas 67846
(620) 276-3203
Attorneys for Petitioner
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$5000 O.B.O.
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For Rent
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Nice 3 bdr. Mobile Home
Garden Tub, Nice
Kitchen, etc.
Call After 6 p.m.
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Land Auctions
Hamilton County, KS
320 Acres Farm Land-Bid by Feb 28, 2012
Stevens County, KS
320 Acres Dryland &
Grass-Bid by Feb 28, 2012
Morton County, KS-Near Elkhart
160 Acres Dryland & Grass
Bid by March 20, 2012
Stevens County, KS-Near Hugoton
160 Acres Dryland
Bid by March 20, 2012
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Mark Faulkner Owner/Broker
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Three Ways to Place A Classified Ad: #1: Call (620) 384 -5640; #2: Email
[email protected] or #3: Come by the office 21 N. Main Syracuse, KS
Hamilton County
Family Practice Clinic
P.O. Box 946, Syracuse, Kansas
620-384-7350
Wendell Ellis, MD
Preventing Health Problems.
Cargill
Cattle Feeders
of Leoti, KS
Schedule a Prevention Visit today.
There are specific preventive care recommendations for each stage of life. You can
learn more about your recommendations
in a visit with your family provider.
is Hiring
Cargill Cattle Feeders in Leoti, KS is currently hiring and has openings
for Yard Maintenance, Pen Riders, Vet, Night Shipper, Mill Maintenance,
Feed Truck Driver and Processor. Processors with experience and ability to ultrasound can make up to $14 per hour. Wages in other positions
vary depending on experience and qualifications and often range from
$11 to $15 per hour. We offer 401K, Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance plus paid sick leave and paid vacation. Applicants can pick up
an application at our office located 8 miles North of Leoti or by calling
620-375-2255. Cargill Cattle Feeders is an equal opportunity employer.
Dr. Ellis
It is recommended that men see their doctor every five years for a complete
preventive care visit. Women should schedule a visit every three to five years. Each visit
includes a height, weight, and blood pressure check, preventive counseling, BMI, a health
risk assessment and any necessary screening tests or immunizations. Blood pressure
checks, breast exams, skin checks or visits for chronic medical conditions may need to be
done more often.
Our family caring for your family.
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The Syracuse Journal March 14, 2012
County and city government
Commissioners Meet
The regular meeting of the
Hamilton County Commissioners
was called to order on time
with four Commissioners present. The Agenda was adopted
as presented. Minutes from the
meeting of February 14, 2012
were approved as presented.
The Minutes of the February
21, 2012, Commissioners’
meeting be approved as presented. The Motion was
unanimously approved.
Next, Ms. Chris Squire,
C o u n t y Tr e a s u r e r, d i s cussed pay for her new hire.
Next, Mr. Steve Phillips, as
Airport Manager and Emergency
Management Director, discussed the following with the
Commissioners: 1.) Gave the
Commissioners an update on the
runway extension project. The
structure of grants and monies
from the FAA has now gone to a
90/10 structure, with the County
entities paying a 10% share. It
was decided to go ahead with
this runway extension in the next
couple of years. 2.) The adoption of new zoning regulations
regarding height and hazard of
air space for the airport. This
proposal will be presented to
the Airport Board, then to the
Zoning Commission. 3.) A quotation from Blue Valley Public
Safety, Inc. for the narrow banding of the emergency sirens in
Hamilton County was presented,
in the amount of $8,282.80.
It was moved that this quotation be accepted. The Motion
was unanimously approved.
Dustin Turley and Malachi
Dunreed did not appear to
talk with the Commissioners.
No one from the Fair
Board attended the meeting.
Next Mr. Buxton, Rural
O p e r a t i o n s D i r e c t o r, d i s cussed the following with
the Commissioners: 1.) Road
Permit—Commissioner Lewis
moved that the Road Permit filed
by Pioneer Communications
for permission to lay a fiber
optic cable under Road 27
be approved. Commissioner
Simon seconded. The Motion
2.) Patching and sealing options for the Coolidge grade
were discussed. 3.) Bidding for
a new pickup for the Director
was discussed. 4.) Road
Department equipment needing
to be replaced or disposed of.
5-YEAR PLAN: The
5-Year Plan was reviewed.
Next, after discussion, it was
moved that, pursuant to Kansas
House Bill 2067, Sec. 15, the
Hamilton County Election Office
shall provide assistance at no
charge to any person applying
for a birth certificate from the
Kansas State Registrar of Vital
Statistics for the purpose of registering to vote. The Motion and
it was unanimously approved.
Next, it was moved that
Additions and Abatements
11 0 0 9 3 t h r o u g h 11 0 1 0 0
be approved. The Motion
Next, it was moved that the
Agreement to Treat Weeds between Hamilton County and
the Kansas Department of
Transportation be approved. It
Next, after discussion,
it was moved that the LeasePurchase Agreement between
Hamilton County/Hamilton
County Golf Course Board and
the Valley State Bank, for the
lease-purchase of a 2007 Toro
RM5510 refurbished mower,
in the amount of $22,496.00,
Next, pursuant to the recomSuspicious Incident; Inmate mendation of the Fair Board, it
Transfer; Suspicious Vehicle was moved that Martha Royer
be appointed to the Hamilton
County Fair Board in order
Suspicious Vehicle; Civil to fill the position of Trevor
Process Personal Service;
Civil Process attempt; Civil
Process attempt; Funeral Escort;
Inmate to Court; Residential
Fire; Inmate Transfer to Stanton
County; School Zone; Suspicious
Vehicle; Civil Process Personal
Service; Civil Process Personal
Service; Civil Process attempt
Hamilton County
Sheriff’s Department
Daily Log
Friday, March 2, 2012
Suspicious Incident;
Controlled Burn; School Zone;
Animal Control call; Traffic Stop
K27 and Milemarker 60 Citation
issued for Speed 81 on a 65; Civil
Standby for Child Exchange; 911
call reference Child Exchange;
EMS Run; Possible Drunk
Driver contacted Kearny County.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Reckless Driving complaint
unfounded; Traffic Stop U50 and
Milemarker 17 Verbal Warning
for Speed; Civil Process attempt; Civil Process Personal
Service; 911 Hang-up; Traffic
Stop U50 and Milemarker 12
Verbal Warning for Speed; Traffic
Citation issued for Speed 76 on
a 65 and No Driver’s License;
Traffic Stop U50 and Milemarker
8 Verbal Warning for Speed;
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Traffic Stop Avenue A Verbal
Warning for Lane Violation;
Child In Need of Care; 911
Hang-up; Traffic Stop K27 and
Milemarker 73 Verbal Warning
for Speed; Civil Standby; Traffic
Stop U50 and CR Q Verbal
Warning for Speed; Traffic Stop
U50 and CR Q Verbal Warning
For Speed; 911 Hang-up; Traffic
Verbal Warning for Texting
while Driving; 911 reference
deer hit in Kearny County; Non
Injury Accident; 911 Hang-up;
Traffic Stop S. Main Verbal
Warning for License violation Thursday, March 8, 2012
Suspicious Incident;
Monday, March 5, 2012
Suspicious Vehicle; Contract
C r i m i n a l D a m a g e t o Housing with Sedgwick County
P r o p e r t y ; G a s S k i p ; V I N Released 2 inmates booked
Check; VIN Check; EMS Run; in 1 inmate; Civil Process atTraffic Stop S. Main Verbal tempt; School Zone; Civil
Warning for Improper lights Process Personal Service; Child
In Need of Care; Traffic Stop
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
S. Main Verbal Warning for
EMS Run; Civil Standby; Tail Light Violation; EMS Run
VIN Check; Suspicious
Incident; VIN Check;
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WD, Delores Irene Eyer, single, grantor, Associated Hunter
Brothers DBA Hunter Farms,
a General Iowa Partnership,
grantee, W/2 16-25-42
TD, Delores Irene Eyer, as
trustee upon trust and in trust for
the use and benefit of the grandchildren Cherie Lyn Eyer and Eric
Nathaniel Eyer as set forth in the
“Last Will and Testament of Betty
Eyer” dated July 13, 1999, grantor,
Associated Hunter Brothers DBA
Hunter Farms, a General Iowa
Partnership, grantee, W/2 16-25-42
KSWD, Robert Willinger and
Bonnie Willinger, husband and
wife, grantors, Fredi Gonzalez and
Victoria Pinto, grantees, Lots 11
and 12, Block 5, City of Syracuse
WD, Steve Bennett and Toni
Bennett, husband and wife, grantors, Agatha Boy, grantee, South 10
feet of Lot 3 except West 10 feet
in Block 170, City of Syracuse
JTWD, Larry R. Ochs and
Lucinda K. Ochs, husband and wife,
grantors, Justin R. Ochs and Kristi
M. Ochs, grantees, E/2 1-22-43
When You Need A Loan
Come See Us
JTWD, Lawrence Wade and
Kimberly Wade, husband and wife,
grantors, George Marrs, single,
Alyssa Marrs, single, grantees, Lot
9 and 10, Block 6, Town of Kendall
W
e make loans for cars, vacations, boats,
home improvements, education expenses and much more.
TD, The Francis E. Rector
Living Trust dated June 3, 1991,
grantor, Arby L. and Linda S.
Rector Revocable Trust dated
January 13, 2012, Duane E. and
Sandra L. Rector Revocable Trust
dated January 19, 2012, and Larry
Gene Rector Living Trust dated
May 23, 1995, grantees, Lots 1,
2, 3, 4, and (S/2 N/2) 4-26-40
EXCEPT a tract containing 7 acres
We offer competitive rates, payments you can afford,
and fast, convenient “hometown” service.
When you need a loan, come see us.
KSQCD, Steven W. Kein,
single, grantor, Susan Dianne
Kein, grantee, NE/4 36-22-40
BANK NAME
Member FDIC
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QCD, The R. B. and Wynona
Lee Holmes Trust, grantors,
Robert Duke Holmes, Cindy
Holmes Strella, Richard Kurt
Holmes, grantees, W/2 10-26-43
Wi n c h e s t e r. T h e M o t i o n
WARRANTS: After review
and discussion, Commissioner
Puckett moved to approve payment of the warrants in the amount
of $118,784.16. Commissioner
Braddock seconded the Motion
and it was unanimously approved.
Commissioner Lewis presented a job description for the
Custodian/Light Maintenance
Position. After discussion, it was
moved that said Job Description
Mr. Lewis also discussed
the bill presently in the legislature regarding the fate of
local judges and the Local
Environmental Policy Group.
Movement was made for a
20-minute Executive Session
in order to discuss matters related to non-elected personnel.
Commissioner Simon recused
himself and left the meeting.
It was unanimously approved
and Commissioners Lewis,
Puckett and Braddock and the
County Attorney entered into
the Executive Session. The
meeting returned to regular session at 11:45 a.m., with all four
Commissioners in attendance.
Commissioner Lewis then
called for the Commissioners to
take up the issue of the health
nurse position. Comissioner
Simon recused himself and left
the meeting. Movement was
made that the County enter into
an agreement with Rani Jacobs
for the job of Hamilton County
Health Nurse, at a salary of
$45,760.00 a year, with all
County benefits. The Motion
Commissioner Simon
rejoined the meeting.
As there was no more business to come before the meeting, it was moved that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting
was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
National Weather Service Severe Weather Spotter Training.
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. MDT
High School Lecture Hall.
The National Weather Service in Dodge City provides storm
identification/spotter training sessions each spring. These
sessions are done in cooperation with county Emergency
Management agencies across the area. All training is free, is
open for anyone to attend, and is not designed for just storm
spotters. Anyone with a desire to learn how to identify severe
weather and to learn about the dangers from these storms is
encouraged to attend. The programs last about 1 1/2 hours.
If you have any questions please call Steve Phillips at 384-4222.
Economic
Development
By: John Kennedy
I am pleased to inform everyone that last week the new
bathrooms at Sam’s Pond have
been completed. I also completed
our request to be reimbursed the
$15,000.00 that was allocated
for this project. The Kansas
Department of Wildlife, Parks,
and Tourism awarded us a grant for
this project and we will be receiving our reimbursement shortly.
Also last week, I attended the
Sam’s Pond committee hearing.
I am very excited about this
group and believe that they will
usher in new ideas that will help
develop the pond and the area
around it. We talked about many
possible projects we would like
to complete. Some of which are
a walking path that would open
up access to fishing all around
the pond. We also talked about
the addition of a boat ramp and
an aeration system for the pond,
this will help prevent the kill off
in fish that occurred last summer.
I look forward to working with
this committee and am confident that we will be progressive
in the development of Sam’s
Pond. Thank you for reading!
Wood-N-Post
Lumber
Stop in for all your
building supply needs.
705 W. Hwy 50 Syracuse, KS
384-5761
Homeowners & Renters,
Do you really know what you have in your home? If it were
all destroyed, do you think you can recall all of it?
It’s a Good Idea to Document Your Belongings:
• Videotape your property
• Keep an inventory of your belongings
• Update your inventory (at least annually)
• Most importantly, keep these records in a safe place like a
safe deposit box or with a trusted relative. Please stop by the
Stacey Addison
384-5402
PO Box 602, 107 N. Main, Syracuse
office for a FREE
Personal Home
Inventory Book
Skyland Grain
Producer Safety &
Compliance Meeting
on March 15 at
4:30 pm MT - 4-H Bldg.
5 1/2 Main St. Syracuse, KS 384-5751
Joe’s Guns
711 N Main
Syracuse, KS
620-384-8211
We carry a full line of
guns, ammo &
accessories to meet your
firearm needs.
Kansas Conceal & Carry
Course coming soon!
Call for details
March 14, 2012
AGTalk
Farmers Forum
Page 9 •
Agriculture
by Jeff Wilson
Ernie Battin
CRP Signup Underway
We would like to issue another quick reminder that the 43rd
General Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP) Signup has begun.
The signup ends on April 6, 2012.
During the signup period, owners
and operators may offer acreage
for enrollment into CRP. Eligible
acreage for CRP enrollment includes new land or CRP acreage
that is scheduled to expire in 2012.
Producers wishing to enroll acreage into CRP should contact the
Hamilton County FSA Office to
set up an appointment to go over
various options available to ensure
you submit a competitive offer.
FOREIGN BUYERS
NOTIFICATION The agricultural
foreign investment disclosure act
(AFIDA) requires all foreign owners of U.S. Agricultural land to
report their holdings to the secretary
of agriculture. Foreign persons who
have purchased or sold agricultural
land in the county are required to
report the transaction to FSA within
90 days of the closing. Failure to
submit the AFIDA form could
result in civil penalties of up to 25
percent of the fair market value of
the property. County government
Art Boltz
offices, realtors, attorneys and others
involved in real estate transactions
are reminded to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements.
The Grassland Reserve Program
(GRP) is a voluntary conservation program that emphasizes
support for working grazing operations, enhancement of plant
and animal biodiversity and protection of grassland under threat
of conversion to other uses.
Participants voluntarily limit
future development and cropping
uses of the land while retaining the
right to conduct common grazing
practices and operations related to
the production of forage and seeding, subject to certain restrictions
during nesting seasons of bird species that are in significant decline
or are protected under Federal or
State law. A grazing management
plan is required for participants.
Applications for GRP in FY
2012 must be submitted by April
24, 2012. Permanent easements are
available for producers interested in
a long term conservation arrangement. For more information about
GRP easement payments, just contact your local county FSA office.
AUCTION
REAL ESTATE
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 1:00 P.M. (MT)
LOCATION: IN SYRACUSE, KS;
308 EAST AVENUE D (CORNER LOT AT
INTERSECTION OF AVENUE D & HAMILTON STREET)
LEGAL: EAST 85’ OF LOT 7 & LOT 8 IN BLOCK 55
IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SYRACUSE, HAMILTON
COUNTY, KS
DESCRIPTION: OLDER HOME W/NEWLY
REMODELED KITCHEN & OUTSIDE PAINT. GREAT
STARTER HOME OR RENTAL PROPERTY.
TERMS: CASH. $3,000.00 DOWN DAY OF SALE.
BALANCE DUE AT CLOSING.
NOTE: HOUSE SOLD AS IS-WHERE IS.
TO INSPECT PROPERTY CONTACT JAMES
CARRITHERS, BROKER, 620-492-2329
SALE FOR ZANA AND LEO FINKENBINDER USING
CARRITHERS AUCTION AND REAL ESTATE SERVICE
BOX 121 JOHNSON, KS 620-492-2329
www.carrithersauction.com
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Consignment Farm Equipment
Auction
Hwy 27, Johnson, Kan.
Located in the Heartland of Agriculture
Competitive Commission Rate!
Our December Equip. Auction Grossed 1.1 Million in a a
2 hour period
We offer live internet bidding during the auction
We had over 7,000 online hits during our last auction
Need Listings for Advertising by Feb. 28th
Eleven Years of Walk Kansas
We are in the process of starting Walk Kansas 2012. This is a
special time as the fitness challenge program is celebrating its
11th year. The program includes
incentives and prizes for participation. Since its introduction in
2001, Walk Kansas has attracted
nearly 150,000 participants
and has been offered through
all local K-State Research and
Extension offices in the state.
Walk Kansas is a K-State
Research and Extension health
initiative. It is based on physical
activity guidelines established by
the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services and the 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Participants receive weekly
newsletters, with information
designed to motivate them to be
physically active. The newsletter
provides connections to trusted
and valid resources on health
and nutrition, shares inspiring
success stories from Walk Kansas
participants, and includes a
healthy recipe to try. Participants
can also win prizes for their
work and for just participating.
Walk Kansas 2012 begins
March 18 and continues for eight
weeks. Contact our office for details about registration and local
events to be offered at 384-5225 or
on the web at www.hamilton.ksu.
edu. Register your team by the
March 16 deadline to participate.
Tractor Safety
This year the tractor safety
program trained 14 youth from
Hamilton, Stanton, Greeley,
Kearny and Finney Counties.
These youth 14 and 15 years
of age will now legal to work
for farmers at a summer job.
This year with the sponsorship
from the Hamilton County Farm
Bureau Board the training was
at no cost to the participants. A
special thanks to this board for
their continued support. In addition I would also like thank the
Hamilton County Sheriff’s office
for helping with the training. If
you missed the training contact
me for other alternative locations.
Closing Market Report
Wheat –6.39
White Wheat –6.49
Milo – 6.25
Corn –6.75
New Crop Wheat –6.43
New Crop White Wheat –6.73
New Crop Milo –5.08
New Crop Corn –5.73
LDP’s are all 0 cents/100 weight
Market Report courtesy
of Skyland Grain
AG Tire Services
Of Tribune, KS 67879
Now offering a complete lineup of tires for your
tractors, implements, trucks & vehicles along with
complete services for all your needs. In the field or
on the road we will bring help to you in a hurry.
Stop by at our business on East Highway 96 here
in Tribune and discuss your needs. Adam will provide you with his best efforts to solve any problems
you may be experiencing. We also provide complete
servicing for all vehicles, change oil, grease, wash,
rotate and balance tires at your convenience. Call
us and we’ll have your car or pickup ready to travel.
Your one-stop tire replacement and repair facility.
Call 620-376-4714 or Adam’s cell 620-376-8709
Alan’s Repair, LLC
Second Look. You owe it to
yourself to find out if those
other guys missed anything.
200 E Hwy 50 • Syracuse, KS 67878
Phone: 620-384-7415 • Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Complete Strut Assemblies
installed starting at $192.14
Oil Service 10% Off Hours:
M-F 8-5:30
Sat. 8-Noon
Syracuse Commission Co.
5 S. Main St
Syracuse, KS
384-5435
620-384-5259
www.syracusecommission.com
Market Report
Consignors: 96 Total: 3189
5 S Main St, Syracuse, KS
620-384-5435
Hours
Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. - Noon
LP Gas Heat Safety Awareness
Now is the time to get a leak check
assessment on your LP Gas heating
system.
Make sure your family is safe.
Call us for details.
Mike’s Cell 620-451-0782
STEERSHEIFERS
3-400#217.50-230.00
3-400# 177.50-190.00
4-500# 207.50
4-500# 175.00-202.50
5-600# 187.50-202.50
5-600# 162.50-172.50
6-700# 145.00-174.00
6-700# 142.00-166.00
7-800# 153.00-165.00
7-800# 137.50-145.00
8-900#143.75-152.00
8-900# 130.00-139.00
COWS: BULLS: $88-$101
Slaughter - $74-$84
Pg Ck -$1185-$1550
Pairs -$1050-$1500
March 16 - 25 reg. Charolais pairs - 4 to 6 yrs old
April 6 - Sutphin Cattle Co. Bull Sale
30 bulls - Limousin, Lim-Flex, Charolais, Black Angus, Red Angus
April 13 - Sandhill Angus
20 Bulls - Balck Angus
TRACTORS
‘10 JD 9330 (2) PS.............................................ST @ $204,000J S.
JS
‘11 JD 8235R PS 700 Hrs..................................................$157,300 J.J
‘12 JD 8360R 700 Hrs.......................................................$273,900 J.J
HARVESTING
‘10 JD 9770 748 Hrs..........................................................$220,000 J.J
‘03 JD 9750 1693 Hrs........................................................$120,000 S.S
‘08 Shelbourne CVS32 (1)..................................................$43,500 S.S
‘09 JD 635D 35’ Draper.......................................................$52,500S. S
MISC
‘11 JD R450 792/570 Hrs....................................................$86,500 S.S
‘06 RedBall 570 90’ 1200 gal..............................................$17,500 S.S
‘09 JD 568 NET...................................................................$26,750 S.S
‘08 JD 567 rd blr net............................................................$25,200 S.S
‘98 JD 566 rd baler................................................................$9,250 S.S
‘97 JD 566 NET...................................................................$11,500S. S
PLANTING
‘09 Case 2280/40’x10” No Till Drill...................................$99,000S. S
Johnson 800-874-0461 (J)
Syracuse 800-874-4020 (S)
Arriving Soon (A)
View This Equip and Much More @
www.goldenrulejd.com
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Recipes & Stuff
Seen on the Scene
There is a lot happening in Hamilton County that not everyone gets a
chance to see or hear about. This is your space to do that. Please send
your photos of what you’ve seen in the county to [email protected]
by Megan Ashlock
Irish Stew
I
Saturday is St. Patrick’s Day, in case you weren’t aware. While many people celebrate by eating corned beef and cabbage, I prefer to mark the holiday with a bowl of
Irish stew. The recipe calls for lamb, but feel free to substitute a good, marbled beef
roast instead.
1-1/2 pounds lamb stew meat
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups water
2 cups sliced peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup cubed turnip
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram,
thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in oil over
medium-high heat. Add water; bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for
1 hour.
Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, turnip
and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or
until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, combine the flour,
milk and browning sauce if desired until
smooth; stir into stew. Add parsley. Bring
to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or
until thickened.
The Southwestern College’s A Cappella Choir and Southwestern College Singers,
from Winfield, performed Friday, March 9th at the First United Methodist Church,
under the direction of Dr. David Gardner. Photo by Krista Norton.
Talk directly
to your market
Help someone you know get
everything that they
have coming.
5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Soup Supper
March 24th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hamilton County Fair Building
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