The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015
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The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015
What’s Inside ... Pollart Breaks School Track Record Free Jr. Golf Lessons …Page 4 …Page 3 VA Rep To Visit Syracuse …Page 8 75¢ THE SYR ACUSEJOURNAL Syracuse, KS Volume 130, Issue No. 22 What’s Happening BINGO Wednesday, June 3th Coolidge School House Doors Open 6 PM Games Start 7 PM Everyone Welcome. June 1st - 30th Summer School at the Syracuse Christian Academy Mon. - Thursday @ 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, June 6th Fishing Tournament at Sam’s Pond @ 8 a.m. registration @ 8:30 Tourney Begins @ 2 p.m. Tourney ends @ 3 p.m. Awards Tues. & Wed. June 9th & 10th Ag Camp at the Christ’s New Covenant Church 1st - 6th grade - Sign-up now! @ 1 to 4:30 p.m Wednesday, June 24th Community Friendship Meal United Methodist Church @ 5 to 6:30 p.m. WEATHER Sunny High: 90º; Low: 61º Forecast, Page 9 Wednesday, June 3, 2015 The Voice of Hamilton County Since 1885 SHS Boys Varsity Golf Place Third At State by Krista Norton Staff Reporter The Syracuse High School boys golf team competed at the state tournament held at Prairie Trails Golf Course in Emporia Kan., on Tuesday, May 26, winning third place. The team consisted of Chase Keller, Cameron Coleman, Jake Phillips, Will Kullot, Kelly Hedberg and Ira Kullot, coached by Rick Mathias and assisted by Jason Marlin. Coach Mathias reported the course was saturated, receiving over four inches of rain, three days prior to the meet. “Overall, I was very pleased with how the team played, given the conditions of the course,” Mathias said. “Keller came out of the gate slow, but worked hard and finished strong. Coleman came out of the gate pretty well and played well throughout. Coleman ended his high school golf [career] as a four-time state medalist. Phillips played some of his best golf in during the time between league, then regional, finishing strong at the state meet.” The Varsity Boys Golf Team placed third at the 2A State Tournament on Tuesdday, May 26 at the Prairie Hills Golf Course in Emporia, Kan. The team members are, from left to Right, Assistant Coach Jason Marlin, Kelly Hedberg, Ira Kullot, Will Kullot, Chase Keller, Cameron Coleman, Jake Phillips, and Head Coach Rick Mathias. Photo by Denise Keller. This is the second time in state as a team and both times, it ing they could have found a team was probably saying the history the 2A girls and 2A boys has been the Syracuse Bulldogs. stroke somewhere to finish same thing,” Mathias said. have finished in the top three at “I’m sure the team was wish- second, but the fourth-place Hospital Flower Garden Renovation Word Wise Gainsay [geyn-sey, geyn-sey], verb 1. to deny, dispute, or contradict. 2. to speak or act against; oppose. Origin: Gainsay entered English around 1300. As in a number of nowobsolete terms including gaincope, gainstand, and gainturn, the prefix gain- means “against” or “in opposition” in this term. This Week in History from History.com June 3, 1989 Crackdown at Tiananmen begins June 4, 1942 Battle of Midway begins June 5, 1933 FDR takes United States off gold standard June 6, 1944 D-Day June 7, 1913 First successful ascent of Mt. McKinley June 8, 1968 King assassination suspect arrested June 9, 1973 Secretariat wins Triple Crown Hamilton County Hospital staff members, Vicki Hogan and Linda Holmes, spent some weekend personal time to clean up and renovate the cancer ribbon flower bed and patio area in the courtyard at the hospital; it was made possible with donations from Wood-N-Post and The Garden Shed. The before and after photos are above. Photo by Vicki Hogan. by Marcus Ashlock Resources Manager Vicki Editor Hogan, she and Linda Holmes, a CNA, spent almost 20 hours T h e H a m i l t o n C o u n t y of weeding and replanting Hospital renovated its flower to restore the flower garden. garden inside the courtyard “It had really fallen into at the hospital. The garden an overgrown area of the area had once been planted c o u r t y a r d , ” H o g a n s a i d . with flowers in the shape “Thanks to Wood-N-Post and of a cancer awareness rib- The Garden Shed, we have a bon, but eventually became great place to sit and relax.” u n k e m p t a n d o v e rg r o w n . According to Hogan, One member of the staff Wood-N-Post donated all took it upon herself to bring the mulch for the area and it back to its original look. the Garden Shed donated the According to HCH Human flowers. Hogan used multiple colors of Impatiens super elfin, or commonly known as Impatiens. Originally designed with pink flowers of breast cancer, the new ribbon is different colors to represent the many forms of cancer. The next project on Hogan’s list is renovating the rest of the courtyard area. Anyone wishing to assist with the courtyard renovation by donating time and effort or materials may contact Hogan at the hospital at (620) 384-7461. Daytime Burglary In Syracuse by Marcus Ashlock Sometime during the daylight hours on Friday, May 29, 2015, the home at 200 E. Ave G in Syracuse, Kan., was burglarized. The perpetrators forced their way into the home, ransacked the residence and stole numerous items. The value is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars. Feel the power of free accounts that pay you back in ways that matter most. Learn more at Kasasa.com/fnbsyracuse. According to the Hamilton Editor County Sheriff’s Office the burglary is under investigation. Sheriff Garza requests any citizens or residents near the home who may have any information regarding suspicious people or unknown vehicles to please contact the Sheriff ’s Office with the information. See Burglary page 6. • Page 2 The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 Announcements and family living Senior Subjects by Jennifer Brucker Meals are served at noon, Monday thru Friday. If you are age 60 or older, the suggested donation is $3.25. People under 60 are charged $5.25. We need reservations around 9 am of the day you wish to eat. Call 384-7871 to make a reservation. Milk, margarine and a bread product is served daily. We are located at 805 N. Sumner, Syracuse, KS Thursday, June 4 Choice of main entree Salmon Patty or Beef Fingers, Creamed Peas, Tomatoes, WW Roll, Apricots Friday, June 5 Beef Enchilada, Rice Pilaf, Spinach Salad, Tortilla, Apple Cobbler Monday, June 8 Chicken & Stuffing, Broccoli, Carrots, W.W. Roll, Plums Tuesday, June 9 Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, w/gravy, Three Bean Salad, W.W. Roll, Strawberries & Bananas Wednesday, June 10 Chicken Parmesan on Pasta w/marinara sauce, Tossed Salad w Tomatoes, Green Peppers, & Carrots, W.W. Roll, Blushed Pears Thursday, June 11 Pork Roast, Sweet Potatoes , Green Beans, W.W. Roll, Ambrosia Friday, June 12 Sailsbury Steak, Tator Tots, Harvard Beets, WW Roll, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Monday, June 15 Liver & Onions, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Carrots, W.W. Bread, Rosy Applesauce Tuesday, June 16 Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Spinach, W.W. Roll, Apricots Wednesday, June 17 Birthday Celebration Tuna Noodle Casserole, Green Beans w/bacon, WW Roll, Peaches e at th Northrup Theatre Hot Pursuit June 5th - 7th Rated PG-13 Coming Soon: Tomorrowland, San Andreas, Jurassic World & Inside Out at 7 p.m. From the Stacks… with Amy Brucker Special Events – Summer Reading Program As part of our Summer Reading Program, the library is hosting special events for all ages on Thursdays. This Thursday, June 4, we have Magician, Kevin Horner, from 10:00-11:00 am and PBS Story Time, from 11:30-12:00 pm. Both events will be held in the Old Gym next to the library. Kevin Horner is a man with a thousand voices. He has 20 years experience and is a 3 times Peoples Choice Award winner for the art of Ventriloquism. He uses a combination of illusions, ventriloquism, and comedy. Kevin is sure to delight the kids. “Share a Story” is a story time developed and read by a representative from Smoky Hills Public Television, as part of PBS Kids. They will be reading stories at over 70 locations this summer. Every Hero Has a Story Enjoy writing? Ever wanted to be a journalist? Now is your time to try out your super secret hero power and tell a story. You know, “Every Hero Has a Story” -- it’s your time to tell it. Maybe it’s a heroic story you already know and want to share, or maybe you would like to interview someone who you think is a hero and write about them. You have journalistic freedom: it can be about specific events, a special trait, or the person’s life and why you see them as a hero. Each story will be published in the Syracuse Journal and must meet the specified deadline and word count (300 maximum). Story will not be edited but library and newspaper staff will have final approval. This is open for all ages and will run for eight weeks. Please contact Amy at the library if you are interested. Obituaries John Cleveland Brown 1949 - 2015 Anthony “Tony” Leon Englert 1960 - 2015 John Cleveland Brown, Jr., age 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was born on Nov. 3, 1949 in Perryton, Texas, the son of John Cleveland Brown, Sr. and Louise Marie (Bechtold) Brown. John began his life in Perryton and during his childhood years he moved to Higgins, Okla. He later moved to Dumas, Texas and attended Dumas Elementary for three years. He then moved to Eads, Colo. where he attended Eads Junior & Senior High School. After school he went on a custom harvesting crew and custom harvested until 1969. In the 1970’s, he married Rhonda Eslinger in Keyes, Okla., and they later divorced. To this union two children were born, Jon and Ashley. He then went to work for Cimarron Feeders where he worked for 23 years before retiring. On March 1, 1990, he married Peggy Jeanne Dutton, and they made their home in Boise City, Okla. To this union John became a step father to three of Peggy’s daughters, Sheila, Donna, and JoAnna. John & Peggy later had a son Michael. In 1992, he started his own trucking business, where he ran a number of trucks for seven years. In 1997, he moved to Syracuse, Kan. where he began working at the Coolidge Dairy for the next nine months. In 1998, he began working for Tarbet Concrete, where he had been employed there for fourteen years. He enjoyed living in Syracuse and keeping up with everything in the community until his untimely passing. He was a past member of the Volunteer Fire Department of Higgins and Keyes, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Boise City. He enjoyed working on trucks, watching western movies, collecting knives and pocket watches, old cars, and in his younger days he enjoyed drag racing, tubing and tanking on the river, playing the guitar, drinking coffee at all the coffee shops in town and was never too busy to visit with anyone, but his greatest enjoyment was when he would ever get the treat of a coconut cream pie. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Brown, Sr. and Louise Brown; one brother, Bobby Brown; and one sister, Bonnie Brown. He is survived by his spouse, Peggy Jeanne (Dutton) Brown of Syracuse; two sons, Michael Brown of Syracuse, and Jon Brown of Guymon, Okla.; four daughters, Sheila (& husband Martyn) Howard of Protection, Kan., Donna (& husband Corkey) Medlin of Amarillo, Texas, JoAnna (& husband Raymond) Vanderpool of Bristol, Colo., Ashley Brown of Pawnee Rock, Kan.; three brothers, Elroy Brown of Pennsylvania, Calvin Brown of Boise City, and Eddie (& wife Debbie) Brown of Keyes; 11 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as numerous family members and friends. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Southern Baptist Church in Syracuse. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Fellers Funeral Home LLC in Syracuse. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the John Brown Memorial Fund and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100. Anthony “Tony” Leon Englert, age 54, passed away on May 25, 2015 near Syracuse, Kan. He was the son of Robert Joseph Englert and Sharon Ann (Taylor) Englert. Tony was born in Garden City, Kan. on Sept. 12, 1960 and raised on the family farm north of Kendall, Kan. He briefly attended elementary school in Kendall and then attended school in Syracuse, where he graduated in 1979. Starting as a teenager, Tony worked on the family farm and also worked part-time at the Hamilton County Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from his junior year until 1981. On June 21, 1980, he married Julie Ann Hubbard in Syracuse. To this union four boys were born: Ben, Jon, Joe, and Luke. Tony was a lifelong farmer and rancher in Kearney and Hamilton counties. Tony loved farming and ranching, and he enjoyed living in the Syracuse community until his passing. Tony was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Red Star Pilots Association, Colorado Yak Pak, American Bonanza Society, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, and the Kansas Cattlemen’s Association. He served on the St. Raphael Building Fund Board and was President of the Hamilton County Airport Board, where he was proud to have contributed to the county’s runway extension project. Tony also served on the boards of the former Farmer’s Cooperative and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Lakin, Kan., and was a member of the Hamilton County Zoning Board. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson to the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, camping, golfing, and photography, but his greatest enjoyment was farming and ranching, spending time with his family and friends, and flying. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Joseph Englert; one uncle, Ronald Lawrence Taylor; and Troy Thomeczek (late son of Linda Englert). He is survived by his mother, Sharon Ann (Taylor) Englert of Syracuse; his spouse, Julie Ann (Hubbard) Englert of Syracuse; four sons, Ben Englert (& partner Holly Watts) of Bethesda, Md., Jon (& wife Anna) Englert of Olatha, Kan., Joe (& wife Marisa) Englert of Syracuse, and Luke Englert of Lawrence, Kan.; two brothers, Steve Englert (& partner John Malek) of Las Vegas, Nev., and Stan (& wife Linda) Englert and daughters, Michelle, Melissa, Alex, Jackie, Candace, & Fermina, all of Syracuse; as well as numerous family members and friends. Funeral Mass Services was held on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Barney Akers Gymnasium in Syracuse. Rosary was held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the St. Raphael Catholic Church in Syracuse. Visitation was hled on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Fellers Funeral Home LLC in Syracuse. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the Tony Englert Scholarship Fund For Agriculture, and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100. Gaige Kelly Lundblade Bernie Allan Stultz Funeral services for Gaige Lundblade will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Wesleyan Church of Syracuse, Kan. with Rev. Paul Runyon officiating. Interment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Gaige Kelly Lundblade was born on Nov. 9, 2014 in Garden City, Kan. to Wayne and Angela (Aeschliman) Lundblade. He passed away on May 27, 2015 in Wichita, Kan. from health complications at the age of 6 months. Gaige is survived by his parents, Wayne and Angela Lundblade of Syracuse; four siblings, Sabrina Lundblade of Tribune, Kan., Kaden Aeschliman of Norton, Kan., Austin Lundblade, and Emma Lundblade of Spearville, Kan.; maternal grandparents, Ulys and Verna Aeschliman of Coolidge, Kan.; paternal grandparents, Ron and Ethel Bliss of Syracuse, Kan.; foster parents, Steven and Kenzie McBryde of Protection, Kan.; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. H e w a s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y h i s g r e a t g r a n d p a rents, Marion and Nettie Aeschliman, Vernon and Thelma Johnson, Vera Lundblade, and William and Dolly Pope. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Memorial F u n e r a l C h a p e l , P. O . B o x 9 5 0 , L a m a r, C O , 8 1 0 5 2 . For more information or to leave online condol e n c e s p l e a s e v i s i t w w w. v a l l e y m e m o r i a l f c . c o m . Bernie Allan Stultz was born Dec. 3, 1988 in Garden City, Kan. He was raised in Syracuse, Kan. Bernie shared his birthday with his Grandpa Barrett. Bernie was a member of the First Christian Church of Syracuse, and was active in youth group until he left home. He especially loved the trips to football and baseball games, even church camp in the mountains. While attending Syracuse schools, Bernie loved to play football and basketball. In high school football, he played center most of the time. There were many friends who looked forward to him hosting super bowl parties at home. He also owned numerous skateboards. He enjoyed ramping off stairs at school and building rails and ramps in the driveway. Bernie was a kind and gentle person. He was funny, radiated positive vibes, and always thought of others. He disliked fighting, and he always had his way of doing things. He also owned 4 wheelers off and on. He loved get-togethers at the dunes. When Bernie left home, he went to live in Lakin, Kan. working at Southwest Ag, doing silage harvests. From there he moved to Pampa, Texas. He worked as a driver for B&C services and made many friends, including meeting his fiancé Amanda Everson. Bernie and Mandy eventually left Pampa for the southeast Colorado area, getting a job at Fry Farms west of Elkhart, Kan. in the Oklahoma side. They were there for approx 3 years. Bernie learned the irrigation side of business including farming/ranching. Yearning to be back in town, they moved back to Pampa, where they resided until his untimely passing. Bernie was 26 years old when he passed away on May 20, 2015. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 26 at the First Christian Church in Syracuse Following cremation, Bernie will be laid to rest in the Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse at a later date. A Bernie Stultz Memorial fund at the First National Bank of Syracuse to help with costs of arrangements. Bernie was preceded in death by his Grandmother Jennie Beard and Grandfather Bernard “Bernie” Stultz. Bernie is survived by his fiancé, Amanda (Mandy) Everson, of the home, as well as his beloved dog, Bahaa; his mother, Rhonda Reid and step-father Dan Reid of Syracuse, his father, Bret Stultz of McPherson, Kan.; three brothers, Ben Stultz, Gary Reid, and Brian Reid; five sisters, Savannahh Stultz, Katie Stultz, Kayleigh Sharp, Jamie Deuel, and Hollie Randolph; a grandfather, Barrett Beard of Gladstone, N.M.; a grandmother, Sharon Alden of St. Croix Falls, Wis.; grandparents, Lee and Rosemary Reid of Petaluma, Calif.; and numerous other family members and friends. 2014 - 2015 Scott Edward Bugbee 1962 - 2015 Scott Edward Bugbee died on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Granada, Colo. The son of Donald J. & Estelle Marguarte (Treat) Bugbee, he was born June 15, 1962 in Colby, Kan. He and Leslie Deann Hughs were married Nov. 3, 1984 in Syracuse, Kan. He loved and enjoyed being with his family. He was very active with kids and their 4-H projects. He was the kid’s coach on their recreation ball teams. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. Survivors include his wife, Leslie BugBee of Ulysses, Kan.; a son, Weston Bugbee & wife Jessilyn of Hooker, Okla.; two daughters, Wendy Moe & husband Josh of Gem, Kan., and Whitney Bugbee & fiancé David Drahein of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, Steve Bugbee of Colby, Kan.; three sisters, Pam Robinson & Husband Roy of Gem; Monica Miller & husband Charles of Gem, and Karla Haggard & husband Jared of Gem; his mother-in-law, Sandy Ellis & husband Wilbur of Granada; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, W.T. Hughs. A Scott Bugbee Memorial Fund has been established for future donation to the local 4-H Clubs. Memorial contributions may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, KS 67951. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Moscow High School gymnasium with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding. Paul’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arragements. 1988 - 2015 Margie Dee (Wright) Moore 1930 - 2014 “Unmask” a Good Book – Adult Reading Challenge This year’s adult summer reading challenge has begun and Graveside Services Announcement will run through the months of June and July. It is for ages 18 and older or with parent consent. Pick a number on one of our masked books and receive a title unknown to you...until checkout. This Graveside services will be held for, Margie Dee challenge will have you escaping the ordinary and maybe trying (Wright) Moore, Saturday, June 6 at 1 p.m . (CST) in something new. Finish the book, fill out a SUPER simple form and the Lakin Cemetery. Margie died Nov. 30, 2014 in enter for prizes. Read as many masked books as you can! Use your Ulysses, Kansas. Family and friends are invited to attend. lightning fast speed and come see us at the library to get started Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. WORD OF GOD The Syracuse Journal Wheatland Sending Local Student To Colorado Youth Leadership Tour like the difference between earning an item and being given one. I worked really hard to earn enough money to buy myself a Nintendo DS a few years ago and I take care of it because of the amount of time and money I put into it.” June 1, 2015 - (Scott City, KS) Wheatland Electric’s Board of Trustees has selected three students for Youth Tour trips courtesy of the cooperative. Wheatland selected Derian Garrison of Norwich High School and Essence Ratzlaff of South Haven High School for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Mallory Horton of Syracuse High School to attend the Cooperative Yo u t h L e a d e r s h i p C a m p in Steamboat Springs, CO. Since 2014, Wheatland has given all 13 high schools in its service territory an opportunity to nominate a student for Youth Tour consideration. This year six schools put students forward. The candidates submitted essays on the “the nature and philosophy of a cooperative business, comparing and contrasting it with an investorowned corporation.” They also demonstrated how poised and articulate they could be during interviews with a panel of Wheatland’s board members. “The students’ essays were a wonderful reminder about what makes cooperatives unique,” said Katie Eisenhour, one of the Wheatland board members in charge of the selection process. “I think our generation knows all that cooperatives have done for rural communities, and it’s nice to see that young people also recognize that contribution.” Here is a samples of what the winners had to say about cooperatives in their essays: Mallory Horton: “The difference between the two is The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., will take place June 1118. The national trip is in its 51st year. In 1957, then-Senator Lyndon Johnson gave a speech to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and proclaimed, ““If one thing goes out of this meeting, it will be sending youngsters to the national capital where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.” The goals of the program are twofold: to teach students more about how electric cooperatives work and to develop the leaders of tomorrow by exposing them to people and places outside of their own communities. Today roughly 1,700 high school students attend each year, traveling to Washington from 45 participating states. More than 50,000 students have participated in Youth Tour since its inception. Closer to home, the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, CO has been educating students for more than 40 years. Students from Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming attend. The goal is to give students a broader view of the world and educate them about electric cooperatives. On the agenda for this year’s Youth Leadership Camp: • Vi s i t s t o L o o k o u t Mountain, Fish Creek Falls and Steamboat Springs •Forming a cooperative with fellow students •”Build a transmission line” competition •White water rafting •Leadership workshop •Legislative Forum •Live raptor demonstration •Tours of Trapper Coal Mine and Craig Generation Plant Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel 206 S. Fifth St. Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-9011 or 119 S. Main St. Holly, CO 81047 (719) 537-6229 Monuments & Prearrangements The Family of Frances Wright wish to thank the Staff at the Seasons of Life Living Center and the Hamilton County hospital for the excellent care she received. We would also like to thank friends and family for all of the kind words, prayers, flowers, cards, food and memorials. May God Bless you. Don and Fran Smith & Family; Mary Ellen and Jim Konkel & Family; Joyce and Dan Lane & Family; Judy and Dennis Penner & Family; Tom and Geraldine Smith & Family Barton and Post Road Pastor Paul Runyon 384-5828 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM New Life Fellowship 309 N. Main St. 384-7416 Pastor Tom Reynolds Sunday 10:30 AM Worship Thursday 7:00 PM Bible Study Sunday 9:10 AM Sunday School 10:25 AM Worship & Children’s Church Christ’s New Covenant Church 9:00 AM 10:15 AM First Presbyterian Church 601 N. Johnson Pastor Ardeen Webster 384-7878 Sunday School Morning Worship 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Kendall United Methodist Church Pastor Todd Anthony 373-2400 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Spanish Service Evening Service First Christian Church 124 N. Durffee 384-7453 Pastor Bill Roberts East Highway 50 Pastor Joe Gould Associate Pastor Bob Wedel 384-5383 Worship Service Fellowship Time Sunday School Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday School Morning Worship Horton Named To Fort Lewis College Dean’s List Junior Golf Lessons will begin on Wednesday, June 3rd and continue until Friday, June 5th. Lessons for ages 8-12 will begin at 8:00 am, ages 13-17 will begin at 9:00 am. Lessons are free of charge. If you have clubs, please bring them, if not, clubs are provided. Please meet at the Tamarisk Golf Course club house. Lessons will continue each Wednesday morning at 8:00 am and will conclude on July 8 with the Junior Golf Tournament. DURANGO, CO (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Horton, of Kendall, KS, was named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Horton’s major is Adventure Education . To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded col- Friends Give Syracuse Man Memorable Funeral Procession lege level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the semester. Perhaps you sent a lovely poem, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any frined could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part. A special thanks to Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, Kan. for the kindness and professionalism that they showed our family during this time. - The Family of Hazel Grinstead After a tragic trucking accident claimed the life of a Syracuse man last week, his friends, co-workers, and family escorted him to the Syracuse Cemetery by a funeral procession of 17 semi-trucks and cement trucks. It was memorable sight to see the as they pulled in, left. Photo by Marcus Ashlock. Norton Dry Cleaning Service and Tuxedo Rental Drop off and pick up at Northrup Theatre during show times Fri.-Sun. For info. call Craig at 384-4030 “Are You In Need of an Auction?” Associates of Swenson Real Estate & Auction Services, Inc. The Canny Team 303 S. Main Johnson, KS 67855 (620) 492-3169 www.thecannyteam.com Estates-Agriculture-Equip.-Antiques-Collectibles-Coins-Residential Hamilton County VIP Public Transportation provides transportation for all ages, *** Effective July 1, 2015 *** We will modifying to accomodate the needs of the community. Tuesdays - Out of Town Wednesday - Locally 8 a.m. to 2 p.m For a free schedule or to schedule a ride call 384-7871. 613 N. Sumner Father Mike Helms 384-7357 10:30 AM Sunday Service 8:00 AM Wed. (week day) Holy Day and Vigil--------call Southern Baptist Church 612 N. Main 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 384-7405 Sunday School Morning Worship Sun. Eve Worship Wednesday Betel Casa De Dios 407 W. Grant Pastors Daniel & Maria Flores 353-5879 10:00 A.M Sunday Morning 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Evening 409 N. Main 384-7892 8:00 A.M Contemporary Service 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Traditional Service NEW! 5:30 P.M.Sat. Nite Service Sponsored by the Syracuse Food Center Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM / Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Money orders, postage stamps, lottery, video rentals, catering, cakes, party trays, WIC approved vendor Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments, LLC “Striving for excellence, committed to caring” Donald L. Fellers • 401 N. Summer • PO Box 1253 Syracuse, KS 67878-1253 • 620-384-5100 BIG C’s Tire & Service Center Tires - Mufflers - Brakes - Oil Change - Batteries 708 W. Avenue A • Syracuse, KS 67878 • 620-384-6361 24 Hr On-Call Service - 492-5104 Hamilton County VIP Public Transportation provides transportation for all ages, Monday - Friday. 8am to 3pm This service is partially funded by Kansas Department of Transportation Public Transit Program. For a free schedule or to schedule a ride call 384-7871. Pastor’s Ponderings Saint Raphael Catholic Church First United Methodist Church Hwy. 50 • Syracuse • 384-7384 Page 3 • Free Golf Lessons Church Directory Wesleyan Church June 3, 2015 by Rev. Joe Gould Christ’s New Covenant Church Be Truthful Timothy and Silvanus and I have been telling you about Jesus Christ the Son of God. He isn’t one to say “yes” when he means “no”. He always does exactly what he says. He carries out and fulfills all of God’s promises, no matter how many of them there are; and we have told everyone how faithful he is, giving glory to his name. II Corinthians 1:18-20 In the beginning of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul explained that he had postponed a visit to them to avoid saddening them with another rebuke. He wished to give them time to correct the problems in the church, and he wanted to assure them that he would keep his earlier promise to visit them. He also affirmed that the One he represented was a man of integrity. It is impossible for God to lie because in His essence, He is truth. He cannot help, but keep his promises, so we can have complete confidence that He will do exactly what He says. Jesus called Satan the father of lies. He is the source of all deceit. Christians should know that when they give in to lying, they are putting themselves into his hands, for we are the slaves of the one we obey. When we lie, Satan builds a stronghold in our lives that makes lying, deceit, and cheating our master. We find that even when we want to, we cannot tell the truth, for lying is our first and natural response. It is our default position. Lying is our drug, and we must have it. Liars suffer many rebukes from God. The Holy Spirit in their lives is quenched, and they cannot hear God. Their spirit life skids to a halt. Usually, they lose interest in spiritual things altogether because the fire of the Spirit has gone out. The result is a decline in character and a loss of blessing. God will not prosper them and in fact, will erect roadblocks to their success. Their friends will distance themselves, and people in general will not respect them. Because of their lack of a good name people will be reluctant to do business with them. Even a liar’s children will be under the shadow of suspicion. Liars will lose their relationships, jobs, and job opportunities. They will find few willing to recommend them to scholarship foundations, colleges, or companies because they know that liars are a liability to any organization. The power of Satan over the liar is housed in darkness. As long as the liar hides his sin, it will remain his master. If he brings it to the light by confessing it and asking God to take back the ground he has given to Satan, he will find that the Spirit will come alongside him and empower him to break free. He can actually become dead to the sin of deceit so that it has no power over him, for the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has set him free form the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:1) Pastor’s Ponderings Sponsored in part by • Page 4 The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 Local FFA Member Earn Ford Trucks/ Built Ford Tough Scholarships MANHATTAN, Kan. – Local FFA members were among the 71 Kansas students awarded $1,000 Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough Scholarships during the third session of the 87th Kansas FFA State Convention on Thursday, May 28. Lakota Stucky, from the Syracuse FFA Chapter was the local recipient. The Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program recognizes FFA members’ talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achievements. “We’re proud to recognize these student leaders for their passion for FFA and the leadership they display in their communities and chapters,” said Chantelle Simon, Kansas FFA Association treasurer. “We thank Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough for providing financial support for our students’ educational goals.” Stucky Named Colby Community College Presidential Scholar Lakota Stucky, a 2015 graduate of Syracuse High School, has been selected to receive a Presidential Scholarship at Colby Community College Candidates for this prestigious award are nominated by their high school counselors. Presidential Scholars are selected on the basis of leadership, academic achievement, poise and potential for contribution to Colby Community College. Presidential Scholars are expected to be leaders and serve as positive examples for the entire student body. They represent the Office of the President and are responsible for a number of campus activities. The Presidential Scholars program is designed to prepare young men and women for future leadership through active participation and service. Stucky plans to major in equine science at CCC. She is the daughter of Marion and Brenda Stucky. Pollart Sets School Record At State Track Meet by Krista Norton of the kids who qualified, due to Pictured are, from left to right, Ella Splitter, Shae Jensen, Haylee Beth Darnell, Raigen McCormick, Avery Baca Stella Simon, and Addison Vallejos. Photo by Joette Duvall. Local Gymnasts Participate In Invitational Meet The Wranglers Gymnastics Team of Wild West Athletics in Lamar competed at the Shoot Out Invitational Gymnastics ties school record (Katie Englert Meet in Colby, Kansas on 1997) Saturday, May 9th. There were Kate Plunkett 13th 4’ 8 160 gymnasts from Kansas Pole Vault and Colorado that competed Taelor Oller tied for 14th Levels 1-optional from ages 4-17. The gymnasts from Wild Boys Results West Athletics were Jaylen 4 X 100 Relay 16th 47.04 Abling, Tressa Korum, Myla Daniel Oquendo, Jason Ramos, Cris Riojas, Diego Leyva High Jump Dusty Simon tied for 15th Discus Dusty Simon 12th 125’ 8 Staff Reporter not having a facility to practice on. This year was extra special S y r a c u s e H i g h S c h o o l for coach Pollart as his daughter, Bulldogs’ state track qualifiers Delaney, competed for the fourth competed at Cessna Stadium, year in high jump. She brought May 29-30, 2015, located on home a second place medal with the Wichita State University a jump of 5 feet, 4 inches, and c a m p u s , i n Wi c h i t a , K a n . broke the SHS school high jump “The kids competed very well record set by Katie (Englert) and being on the “big stage”, Miller, daughter of Tom and competing at Cessna Stadium, Harriet Englert, 18 years ago. and in front of hundreds of people, was somewhat nerve rack- Girls Results ing for some of them,” head 200 M Dash Pictured below: Delaney Pollart track coach Chris Pollart said. Kate Plunkett 11th 27.81 on the medal stand in second Pollart, assisted by Kassie High Jump place. Photo by Krista Norton. VanArsdale, was extremely proud Delaney Pollart 2nd 5’ 4 # Students Win Journalism Award Oquist, Tryleigh Suede Duvall, Bronwyn Lewis, Peyton Ochs, Shae Jensen, Avery Baca, Ella Splitter Raigen McCormick, Stella Simon, Addison Vallejos, Haylee Beth Darnell, Tacey Schmidt, Faith Dellamaestra, Jennifer Chaparro, Jesenia Terrazas, Katie Baca, Kennedy Vallejos, Mylenna Miguel, Taya Schmidt and Bay Ellis. Local gymnasts who partici- Tourists Stuck In State Lake, Sheriff Pulls Them Out Hamilton County Sheriff Richard Garza came to the rescue of tourists who found themselves stuck in the mud inside the Ham Co State Lake. People often drive down into the dry lake bed for camping; however on Tuesday, May 19, the unusual heavy showers caught these campers off guard and needed to be pulled out. Sheriff Garza towed them to Hwy 50 down County Road M. Photo by Marcus Ashlock. NSPA Recognizes Syracuse HS Students For Journalistic Excellence 2015 NSPA Journalism Honor Roll The NSPA Journalism Honor 2015 inductees from Syracuse Roll honors student journalists High School are: co-editor who have achieved a 3.75 or Sydney Brown, Laura Geven, higher grade point average Mallory Horton, co-editor (on a 4.0 scale) and have Lakota Stucky and Monica worked in student media for Valenzuela, 12th. two or more years. “I’m extremely honored to All Honor Roll inductees work with these bright young received a certificate of ladies and to watch them grow recognition, and a listing of all as journalists over the last few inductees into the Honor Roll years has been exciting to will be published in NSPA’s watch,” Mrs. Rhonda Levens, Best of the High School Press. adviser said. Sydney BROWN, 12th Laura GEVEN, 11th Lakota STUCKY, 12th Mallory HORTON, 11th Monica VALENZUELA, 12th Best of the High School Press, Volume 20 A top-notch teaching tool as well as a lasting testament to excellence in scholastic journalism, junior Mallory Horton’s yearbook lay-out has been featured in the best of yearbook portraits section of Best of the High School Press, Volume 20 on page 129. In the yearbook section of the book, pages 115-144, there are 78 spreads from school across the United States and are selected by judges from published material submitted by NSPA’s members. Areas included are: Best of Yearbook Opening Spread, Divider Spread, Features, Portraits, Academics, Clubs/Organizations, Chronological Coverage and Sports. This is only the third time that Syracuse has made it into the Best of book. pated were Peyton Ochs, Stella Simon and Bronwyn Lewis. Ochs’ high score was a 9.30 on the vault and an overall score of 35.55 placing her third in her age division. Simon placed second in her age division with a score of 37.20 and a high score of 9.80 on the vault. Lewis had a score of 9.55 on the vault and an overall score of 36.65 placing her third in her age division. “In this 20th edition of Best of the High School Press, we celebrate and commemorate the best work of student journalists. The process of producing it has great effects for students, but we should never forget that student journalists make great journalism. Their work informs and inspires. It brings together the school community and provides a vital stream of information and analysis to those learning to be citizens. In these pages you will see a bright future for journalism and for civic engagement,” Diana Mitsu Klos, NSPA Executive Director. All student news organizations and publications that are current NSPA members receive a complimentary volume. The book is also for educational use in handouts and presentations, the volume includes a CD-ROM with more than 1,200 images, not only from the current edition, but also volumes 18 and 19. Mallory’s featured portrait page is shown below. “I’m ecstatic that I made it into the NSPA Best of the High School Press book with a page that I did my first year in yearbook! Being a part of an award winning yearbook has been a privilege and an honor. I never could have done it without the help of the other staffers or my amazing teacher, Rhonda Levens. Yearbook has been such an amazing experience and I’m excited to see what else I can do.” –Mallory Horton The Syracuse Journal By Marcia Ashmore 20 Years Ago Several Hamilton County residents came together to begin the annual run for the Special Olympics. Melissa and Tammy Munk, Dana and Kari Watts, Becky Wallace, Christie Ashmore, Don, Roger and Jo Max and Clay Hampton began the run at the state lake, running to mile marker 34 before they dropped out and handed off to Lakin and Garden City runners. New officers of the Sororis Study Club are President Kristi Zeck, Vice President Janet Mathias, Secretary Lori Burch, Treasurer Marge Cheney and Historian Joann Berglund. Teresa Allen and Kelly DeVaney will be leaving southwest Kansas this summer for a three week tour of Europe as part of the Tumbleweed Girl Scout Council Wider Opportunity European Tour “Europe Patrol ‘95”. tercolor division at the recent Greensburg Art Show. Several Syracuse youngsters qualified for the state Junior Olympics track meet at Liberal. In Intermediate Boys, Jim Lampe won the discus. In Junior Boys, Floyd Haslett won the 70 yard low hurdles and the 440 relay team of Barry Brown, Justin Kohlhorst, Martin O’Brate and Kenny White was third. In Junior Girls, Tammy Nairn was third in the high jump, Vicki Stuckman was third in the 440 and Pat Lampe was third in shot put. In the Bantam Boys, the 440 relay team of Rich Lennington, Brian Richter, Phil Johnson and Keith Brown was second. In Midget boys, Phil Temaat was first in 880 yeard run and long jump and second in 440 yard run. Greg Houck was first in shot put. 50 Years Ago The cost of a proposed rest home is to be the subject of a public meeting on Tuesday with the commissioners and architect of the new building. The issue of $80,000 in bonds is to be voted upon June 10. On the Syracuse High School “A” honor roll for the second semester are Pat Riley, Toni Cheatum, Joe Gould, Ellen Grilliot, Tim Dyck, Charla Bellinger and Connie Olson. Dr. John E. King, president of Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, outlined four wishes that parents might have for their children as part of his address at commencement exercises at Syracuse High School. They were: 1.) That the graduates might have courage; 2.) That they will leave Syracuse High School with a deep and abiding respect for truth; 3.) That the graduate will be extremely respectful of work. Being productive is of tremendous importance; and 4.) That they will have faith, in themselves, in God and in each other. An estimated 400 people en- joyed a free swim at the county swimming pool Saturday, opening day of the pool. A daughter, Mary Ellen, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lundblade on May 27. M r. a n d M r s . D o n a l d Blake welcomed a daughter, Vicki Lynn, on May 30. Mary Marquez was a member of the first graduating class of Northwest Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School in Goodland, after completing a one–year course in the business program. Lonnie Mayers gave his mother, Mary Mayers, her first airplane ride. They rode over the state lake and around Syracuse. Mrs. Mayers reported that it took her a month to work up the courage to take the ride, but “loved” the experience and was ready to take another ride any time. Chuck Willis will occupy the first chair of the trumpet section in the Kansas Lions Club band when it goes to the Lions International convention in Los Angeles in early July. 60 Years Ago Ten good neighbors with tractors worked 400 acres for Mrs. Carl Helfrich, whose husband passed away recently. Those helping with the work were Oscar Rector, Bob Spencer, George Tope, Jim Englert, Howard Morgan, Emery Potter, Alan Levens, Joe Englert, Ed Lampe and Henry Hoff. Hamilton County has a slogan--“Handle of the Nation’s Bread Basket”--which was submitted to the Chamber of Commerce by Mrs. Dale Quick and judged the best of 30 entries. Wheatland Electric Cooperative’s big diesel engine and generator arrived by truck from Scott City last week and has been unloaded at the company’s Syracuse plant south of the Santa Fe tracks. The 1,600 horsepower Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine will soon be generating as much 4-H Fondant Fun & Meeting Several 4-H members participated in a special foods project meeting. Crystal Lampe was the guest instructor for a cake decorating class. She gave tips to the kids about making a cake that did not fall apart when decorating, on buttercream icing and how to smooth it better. However, the main activity was learning to use fondant icing. Participants learned how to make and use fondant on cakes. They make many different colors of fondant and enjoyed working with it to decorate their cakes. Pictured below: Ethan Horton, Hannah Fox and Jayden Mitchell, Photo by Lora Horton. The 4-H monthly meeting was called to order by Mallory Horton, president. Roll call was taken with members answering, Page 5 • Hamilton County History Valerie Jones and Nadean Mueller will perform in a concert of vocal and violin music at the McCoy Auditorium on Sunday. M r. a n d M r s . M a n u e l Gonzalez are the parents of a daughter, Adya, born May 28. Wi n n i n g j u n i o r h i g h citizenship awards, presented by the state activities association, were Randy Levens and Donna Wilson. Dale Holdren defended his championship in the Syracuse Country Club’s spring golf tournament Sunday as he topped a field of 78 golfers for the top honors, shooting 106 for 27 holes. Marsha Lewis of Syracuse won the championship of the ladies’ golf tournament played at the Syracuse C o u n t r y C l u b S a t u r d a y. Local bowlers attending the state women’s bowling tournament at Hutchinson included Naomi Fox, Vesta Arnold, Thelma Negley, Judy 30 Years Ago O’Brate, Martha Housholder, The Barber House, Syracuse’ Leta Nance, Melinda Stimatze, oldest house, has been restored H a z e l L o h m a n , D o r o t h y to resemble its original state, Jantz, and Luella Mathis. and will be open weekends this summer for artists, craftsmen 40 Years Ago and hobbyists to have oneThe tennis court at the man shows. On the schedule Presbyterian Church was dedifor shows this summer are cated on Sunday. The court Sandy Huser, Jerry Nickerson, was built by the Presbyterian Esther McNitt, Harold Bray, Church as a youth project for Ann Fulton, Larue Lennen, Lois the entire community to use. Plunkett and Kathy Barr. The At least two tornado funBarber House was built in 1876. nels were sighted just west The precipitation for the year of Syracuse Wednesday evecontinues to run ahead of nor- ning, with no damage being mal, with the total for 1985 at reported. Considerable damage 6.85 inches. That is nearly two was done by hail and high winds inches more than the average which accompanied the storm. of 5.07 for the first five months. The screen at the Rancho 50 The Hamilton County 4-H drive-in theater was a jumbled livestock judging team, Andy mass of boards and splinters after Jett, Chris Goodell and Angela straight line winds blew it down. Goodell, placed third in the Mrs. LaJuana Ward will Stanton County 4-H livestock be teaching home economjudging contest last Saturday. ics at Syracuse High School George Riebe will be the new this coming year. Sharon physical education and health Thomas will teach junior and instructor and football coach this senior high school vocal music. fall. Tod Gordon has been asMike Fallier won honors signed as girls’ basketball coach. for the best entry in the wa- by Ethan Horton June 3, 2015 “Where would you like to go on vacation?” The April minutes were read by secretary Hannah Fox and approved as read. All present enjoyed singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”. The reports of officers were given. Isaac Fox gave the Treasurer’s Report. Ethan Horton gave the Reporter’s Report. Elizabeth Fox gave the Leader’s Report. We have a new Extension Agent. Her name is Jennifer Sexton and all members are encouraged to go by the Extension Office and introduce themselves. Hamilton County Spring Show will be May 25 at the Fairgrounds. Check your e-mail for details. Ethan Horton is the only 4-Her at this point signed up to go to Camp Jackson. If you are interested, call the Extension Office ASAP. There are other state project camps and field trips that will be held during the month of June. Contact Elizabeth if you are interested. The Busy Bears 4-H Club will be celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary by getting a bench for use during events taking place at The Fairgrounds. The committee had nothing to report on as of yet. For the program, Tabatha brought her rabbit to tell us about it and how to care for rabbits. Mariah showed us her leather shoe-making kit and how she plans to use it in crafting a pair of slip-on shoes. For recreation, we played Upset the Birthday Basket and everyone got sat on at least once in that game......... For announcements, the next meeting is on June 7, at 7 p.m. Isaac, Andrew, Heidi and Ethan will give talks, and Bezona’s and Garcia’s will host next month. Mallory Horton adjourned the meeting by making everyone put up a chair before getting a snack. as 1,000 KWH for Hamilton, Kearny and Greeley counties. The rains that fell in Hamilton County in May of 1955 came within one-half an inch of being the second heaviest in recorded weather history. The month’s total of 5.62 inches was exceeded only by May of 1898 (6.13 inches) and May, 1951 (7.88 inches). Poppy Day Sales held May 28 netted the members of the Legion Auxiliary the sum of $131.32. Herndon & Sons IGA had a 25-lb. bag of flour for $1.79, round or sirloin steak for $.69 a pound and a pound of Swift’s Sweet Rasher bacon for $.39. Syracuse Sales Co. reported that light steer calves were going for up to $24. The 500-600 lbs. yearlings sold from $20 to $22.50 with plain kinds from $17.50 to $19.50. Good cows were largely at $11.50 to $12.50. 70 Years Ago Four of the five boys on the Syracuse High School basketball team left for the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, Illinois, a few weeks ago. These same boys, Robert Grissom, Clayton Thompson, Delbert Bessey and Bill Scott of Syracuse and a player from Hugoton, have joined to form one of the best teams now playing at that large training center. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perkins have returned to Syracuse and plan to reopen the Phillips 66 service station located on Highway 50 at the extreme east end of town. The Legion Auxiliary reports $132 was received last Saturday in the annual poppy day sale. The poppies were made at Winter General Hospital, Topeka, by veterans of World War II and the proceeds will be used for rehabilitation and caring for veterans and their families. Farmers are reporting a loss of as much as 50 to 75 percent of their crops of kafir, milo, sorgo, cane and other sorghums due to smut. The Majestic Café will open for business under the ownership of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hall and Mrs. Callie Leake. 80 Years Ago Charles Maune of Kendall has purchased a half interest in the Syracuse Motor Company. Mr. Maune and Earl Couch, owner of the other half of the company, will be in active charge. Rain fell in Hamilton County on Monday afternoon, varying from a sprinkle to over three inches. By a vote of 388 to 60, Hamilton County wheat farmers voted in favor of the wheat allotment setup of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Charley Beeler, prominent Kinsley citizen, and owner of the largest cattle ranch in Hamilton County, was a business visitor in Syracuse. His ranch has been leased to Gene Overton of Coolidge for the past two years. His ranch grazed as many as 2,000 head of cattle during a season. Mr. Beeler spoke of employee of his, Roy Owings, whom he had hired to be cashier of his bank, the Kinsley National. Mr. Owings was in that bank when it was robbed by the Fleagle gang on June 29, 1927, and was taken “for a ride,” but was released unharmed and walked back to town. Mr. Owings is the present Hamilton County Clerk. Hamilton County History Sponsored in part by Davis Motors, Inc. Since 1944 Need extra money to pay your bills? 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According to the story, Red Teams are groups of agents whose job it is to pose as typical passengers and attempt to smuggle fake explosive devices and non-functioning weapons through security checkpoints to “beat the system.” For example, one team member set off a magnetometer, but the TSA screener failed to find the weapon taped to his back during the pat down. This is similar to a team member who passed through a checkpoint in Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey in 2013 with a fake bomb strapped to his body. The bomb set off the metal detector, but the pat down found nothing. This was the same airport that fired 25 agents in October of 2012 for failing to follow screening procedures. Eight employees were fired there in June of 2012 for sleeping on the job. In November of 2011, 43 TSA employees in Ft. Myers, Fla., were disciplined for failing to perform additional screening on random passengers. Another report of incompetence was noted in Boston’s Logan Airport where 20 baggage check screeners were disciplined for reading newspapers or talking on the phone while screening passengers in the fall of 2012. The TSA fired 36 employ- BAXTER BLACK On the Edge of Common Sense Louie Snappin’ Bees Ol’ Louie loved bees. Of all the things I remember about him, I remember that best. He’d be layin’ out in the front yard, day dreamin’ and sunnin’ himself when I’d see an eye open and an ear cock. Then he’d spring to his feet and start snappin’ at the air. His jaws would be makin’ a sound like someone hittin’ the edge of a water tank with a two by four. When he caught a bee he’d spit it back out real fast! I never figgered whether he liked the taste of ‘em; maybe they still had honey clingin’ to their boots or maybe it was just a game. I don’t know. He spent many a spring afternoon “snappin’ bees.” Oh, I’m not sayin’ he didn’t do his work, which was primarily guarding the territory, but that was mostly night work. Louie came into my life like a lot of my friends... just wandered by and stayed. Somebody had dumped him off where the driveway meets the road. He grew up from a pup and we hunted lots of jack rabbits in his youth, me and Louie. One time I got serious about this rabbit hunting and picked up a retired greyhound from the track. His name was Duke. The three of us hunted for a week but it was too much for Duke so he retired. Louie has his share of good times and aggravations. He got kicked by horses, sprayed by skunks, chased by cows, taunted by coyotes, bit by lovers, humiliated by cats and run over by a Buick. Come to think of it, I ran over him twice in the same day! But he loved to ride in my truck. His first choice was the front seat; hangin’ his head out the window lettin’ the wind blow his ol’ tattered ears straight back. The ol’ feller had dignity, too! He wasn’t a house dog. When he had to spend a couple of days at the vet’s, if they didn’t take him out for a walk, he’d just hold it! He had too much pride to go inside. I never had a house broken into as long as Louie was there. He put up with a long succession of dogs, cats, horses and one raven that came and lived at his house over three years. He tolerated their presence if he was asked to. He shared my life for nine years and eventually kicked the bucket. Friends like ol’ Louie are worth rememberin’. I think it helps you keep in touch with your soul. Kind of puts the important things in life in perspective. Wherever he is, I bet he’s layin’ in the yard, sunnin’ himself and snappin’ bees. I surely hope so. www.baxterblack.com BAXTER BLACK is sponsored by THE SYRACUSE COMMISSION CO. 620-384-5259 Cattle Sales Every Friday The Syracuse Journal thesyracusejournal.com ees in Hawaii in 2010 after they were caught on video security cameras ignoring procedures as well as placing inspection notices on bags they did not actually inspect. It is no secret that I do not enjoy flying in commercial aircraft. My biggest reason for avoiding flying is the continued hassle of the screening process. I have absolutely no faith in the TSA’s ability to make air travel safer. I firmly believe certain protocols and administrations were designed and formed in a post-9/11 world out of fear rather than necessity. The TSA’s 2015 budget is $7.31 billion. Why not scrap the entire TSA and funnel their budget into NASA? Sure, reverting to the old three-question security screening at the airport might make us feel less safe, but I would wager a fair amount of money the actual by Marcus Ashlock Editor safety is not statistically significant enough to warrant a $7.31 billion expenditure. There are multiple videos on the Internet in which people have filmed themselves circumventing airport security. Passengers have smuggled illegal objects onto planes without security noticing. I question the reliability of the TSA agents’ competence when weapons find their way onto planes. If it is that easy to sneak weapons on board, who knows what a terrorist might attempt to slip aboard when not attempting to prank the TSA in a video. There is also widespread advice on how to avoid selection for one of the full-body scanners. The main piece of Public Spanish Classes are coming to Syracuse! 7 Weeks Only! June 15th through July 31st at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office From 4 p.m to 5:30 p.m 2 Nights per week. Take one or both sessions per week at $15 per session Call Sheriff Richard Garza to save your spot in the classes at (620) 276-1419 Instructor: Liliana Endicott from the World Languages Center, email Liliana with questions at [email protected] Need extra money to pay your bills? Hock your stuff in the classified ads in The Journal Burglary A similar burglary happened in Kearny County on the same day. Sheriff Garza stated in both cases the homes were secured and the people gained entry through force. Anyone with information helpful to the investigation may call the Hamilton County Sheriff ’s Office at (620) 384-5616. Letters to the Editor Policy: The Syracuse Journal welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Syracuse or Hamilton County. Letters should be to the point and must include the writer’s name, address and telephone number (addresses and phone numbers will not be published). 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In 2013, the TSA was responding to these Red Team tests on Capitol Hill and the then-TSA administrator, John Pistole, said the “[Testers] know exactly what our protocols are. They can create and devise and conceal items that … not even the best terrorists would be able to do.” My thoughts are if we can begin to foil the testers, people who know the system and how to beat it, then catching terrorists becomes an easy task. However, Pistole wanted a pass and that is simply the wrong way to fix this problem. Ultimately, it seems the American public is not impressed by the lack of professionalism and care to which certain members of TSA place on the importance of air travel safety. If employees of the sole agency responsible for screening all passengers for terrorism risks cannot be bothered to take their jobs or our safety seriously, then it’s only right for the rest of America to have a lack of faith in their abilities. by Jim Miller How to Compare and Locate Senior Housing Options Dear Savvy Senior, Can you go over the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating and choosing one? I need to find a place for my elderly mother, and could use some help. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors, but what’s appropriate for your mom will depend on her needs and financial situation. Here’s a rundown of the different levels of senior housing and some resources to help you search. Independent living: If your mom is in relatively good health and is self-sufficient, “independent living communities” are a good place to start. Typically available to people over age 55, this type of senior housing is usually apartments or town homes that are fully functional. In addition, many of these communities also offer amenities such as meals served in a common dining area, housekeeping, transportation and a variety of social activities. To locate this type of housing, contact your Area Agency on Aging (call 800-677-1116 to get your local number), or use online services like newlifestyles.com and caring.com. Most of these communities are private-pay only, and run anywhere from $1,000 to over $4,000 per month. If that’s too expensive, another option is “senior apartments,” which are often subsidized by HUD for lower income seniors. You can locate these through your local housing authority or online at hud.gov – click on “Find Rental Assistance.” Assisted living: If your mom needs some help with daily living activities, an “assisted living facility” is another option. These facilities provide personal care (like bathing, dressing, eating, going to the bathroom) as needed, as well as meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities and medication management. Many facilities also offer special care units for residents with dementia. Costs typically run between $2,000 to $5,000 or more per month. Most resident’s pay for assisted living from personal funds, and some have long-term care insurance policies. But, some states now have voucher plans that let you use Medicaid money. Another similar, but less expensive option to look into is “board and care homes.” These offer many of the same services as assisted living facilities but in a much smaller home setting. Your Area Aging Agency is again a good resource for finding these facilities, as are the previously listed senior housing locater websites. And for help choosing a facility, the Assisted Living Federation of America offers an excellent guide at alfa.org/checklist. Nursing homes: If your mom needs ongoing medical and personal care, a “nursing home,” which provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, is the next option. To find a good one, use Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare. But be aware that nursing home care is very expensive, costing anywhere between $4,500 and $11,000 per month depending on location. Most residents pay from either personal funds, a long-term care insurance policy, or through Medicaid after their savings are depleted. Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRC’s): If your mom has the financial resources, a “CCRC” is another excellent option that provides all levels of housing (independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing home care) in one convenient location. But, these communities typically require a hefty entrance fee that can range from $20,000 to $500,000 or more, plus ongoing monthly service fees that vary from around $1,000 to over $5,000. For more information see carf.org/aging. Need Help? Consider hiring an aging life care expert (aginglifecare.org) who can evaluate your mom’s situation, and find appropriate housing for a fee – usually between $300 and $800. Or, you can use a senior-care advising service like A Place for Mom (aplaceformom.com, 866-344-8005) for free. (They get paid from the senior living facilities in their network.) Some other helpful resources include the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information (longtermcare. gov), and your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (shiptalk.org), which provides free counseling. 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. Savvy Senior is sponsored by The New Life Fellowship of Syracuse Publisher: Ashlock Media Group LLC 21 N. Main St. P.O. Box 1137 Syracuse, KS 67878 Phone: (620) 384-5640 Fax: (620) 384-5228 email: [email protected] Owner/Editor: Marcus Ashlock Copy Editor: Caroline Godfrey Office Manager: Carol Roberts Columnist: Marcia Ashmore Reporters: Carol Roberts & Krista Norton Graphic Design: Joe Weaver The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 Page 7 • THE JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS Services Jay D’s Satellite Your LOCAL DirecTV & Dish Provider in all of SW Kansas, OK and TX Panhandles Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Stanton County Hospital Family Practice & LTCU has the following employment opportunities: AA MEETING Lewis Dental Office Country Home for Sale 405 N. Main St. 4 bedroom 2 bath Close to Syracuse with large barn Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Help Wanted Looking for someone to work 8 to 10 hours per week for cooking, cleaning, errands, etc. Please send work history and three (3) personal references to P.O. Box 288 Syracuse, KS 67878 NOTICE OF JUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 TO ALL PERSONS: at Masonic Lodge every Monday Night at 7 p.m. Please use back door. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Public Notices LEGAL PUBLICATION 505 N. Johnson Wednesday night at 7p.m. (Oct-April) or 8p.m. (May-Sept.) Please use west entrance. CALL: 800-952-9634 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.jaydsatellite.com TEXT: 620-360-0520 620-384-5252 Help Wanted For more information contact Jeff at 384-4117 PRICE REDUCED! Fishing Rods Needed Anyone willing to donate old fishing rods to the Masonic Lodge for the annual fishing tournament, please contact Rick Dikeman at (620) 384-4569 or Marcus Ashlock at (620) 384-5640 5 S Main St, Syracuse, KS 620-384-5435 Hours M-F. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Full time Class B CDL LP Driver needed. Haz Mat preferred. Will train the right person. To be crossed-trained in other areas of the shop Call 620-384-5435 or Apply in Person HELP WANTED Hamilton County Commissioners are taking applications for the full time position of Superintendent of Rural Operations. Salary commensurate with experience. The applicant is required to be or to become a resident of Hamilton County within 90 days of accepting employment. Please contact the Hamilton County’s Clerk’s Office, 219 North Main Street, Syracuse, KS in person or by phone (620) 384-5629 for a detailed job description and application. Applications must be returned to the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m. MST on July 2, 2015. Hamilton County is an equal opportunity employer. Radiology Tech (non-certified), Environmental Services Worker, Nurses (RN or LPN), Food Service Director (Dieticican), & C.N.A.s. For more information please contact Human Resources at 620-492-6250 ext. 124 or applications are available at the reception desk at the hospital located at 404 N Chestnut, Johnson or apply online at www.stantoncountyhospital.com EOE Syracuse Dairy, LLC is now accepting application for a Mechanic to perform maintenance and repair on diesel, gasoline and small engines. Applicant must have good knowledge of electrical and must perform duties, including but not limited to, welding and cutting. Salary will be based on qualifications and abilities. Syracuse Dairy, LLC offers (to all qualified candidates) benefits that include health insurance, life insurance and 401k plan. Please apply in person at our Syracuse Dairy office at 751 SE CR 36, Syracuse or call 620-492-2525 and ask for Diego, or send your resume to [email protected] Syracuse Dairy LLC, is now accepting application for milking positions. Syracuse Dairy is starting at $11.00/ hour (based on prior experience) to all qualified candidates along with benefits that include health insurance. Please apply in person at our Syracuse Dairy office at 751 SE CR 36, Syracuse or call 620-492-2525. Cattle Foreman: The Cattle Foreman is an entry-level management position. The foreman is responsible for management of cattle receiving, processing, treatment and shipping. The foreman has direct supervision over the cattle processing and treatment crew and reports directly to the Feedyard Operations Manager. Cowboys/Penriders: Responsible for monitoring animal heath, shipping and transferring cattle, pen and equipment inspection and reporting. Horsemanship skills required. You provide your own horse and tack. Part-Time and As Needed Cattle Processors: Responsible for overseeing receiving and processing of cattle. Apply at: Johnson Feeders, LLC 548 S. Rd I Johnson, KS 67855 Phone: (620) 492-4209 Water Well Service Take notice that the Board of Directors of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3 will hold their regularly scheduled June board meeting on Friday June 5, 2015 starting at 9:00 a.m. CST in the GMD3 Board Room 2009 E Spruce Street Garden City. BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOUTHWEST KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 By: Kent Dunn President of the Board Legal Notice All unpaid debts, claims or demands against Hazel M. Grinstead must be presented to her family at P.O. Box 616, Syracuse, KS 67878 by July 30, 2015 for consideration of payment. The Hamilton County Community Development Board is taking applications for the Hamilton County Community Development Director. Applicants may pick up an application and a copy of the job description at the Hamilton County Clerk’s office located at 219 N. Main Street Syracuse, KS 67878-1167 or calling 620.384.5629. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume, completed employment application and signed job description to the Hamilton County Clerk’s office no later than 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, June 19, 2015. Hamilton County is an equal opportunity employer. Syracuse USD #494 is accepting applications for the position of Jr/Sr High School Secretary. Eleven month contract begins August 1, 2015. Salary is based on education and experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package. USD #494 may offer a contract at any time during the application process. Requirements: • • • • • • • High School Diploma Two years of college and/or secretarial work experience Excellent communication skills Working knowledge of school office procedures Excellent computer and technology skills Ability to multi-task Basic understanding of public education confidentiality issues To apply, please send resume to Mr. Paul Zuzelski, High School Principal at [email protected] or stop at the District Office for application. For more information call Mr. Zuzelski or the USD #494 District Office @ 620-384-7872 Call Steve at Oasis Construction (620) 271-2627 Thank you for reading The Syracuse Journal Help Wanted INCENTIVES! 706 N. Sumner The sellers of these beautiful homes are offering assistance on closing costs! Call for more details! 10 Post Road See our Website at www.hollyrealtyllc.biz Barbara Rushton, Broker, Office (719) 688-6377 Toni Miller (620) 384-4740, Loveta Dowell (620) 384-4289 Need a honest and dependable person to work 35 to 40 hours a week. Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends. Apply in person at U PUMP IT. NO PHONE CALLS Help Wanted Need a honest, dependable person to work part-time up to 15 hours a week. Must be able to work afternoons only. Work to include general office duties such as dealing with customers in person and on the phone, filing and a knowledge of MS Office software. Apply in person at The Syracuse Journal. Look for us on Facebook • Page 8 The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 County and city government County Commissioners Meet The Hamilton County Commissioners’ called their Meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on May 19th, 2015 with four Commissioners present. It was first moved to approve the Agenda as presented. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved. Following that it was moved to approve the May 12, 2015 Commissioner Meeting Minutes as presented. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved. The meeting then continued, as there were no public concerns. Commissioner Schwerdfeger joined the meeting at 8:35 a.m. Next Ms. Carlholm, Community Development Director, gave her monthly report to the Commissioners: 1) Reviewed the results of the community survey. 2) Advised that the Community Development Board would like to accept the Commissioners offer to start advertising for Leslie’s replacement. The Board also recommends approving the updated job description presented by Ms. Carlholm. The position will be advertised in the Syracuse Journal and online on Kansas Economic Development Alliance and Western Kansas We H a v e J o b s w e b s i t e s . This would give the new candidate some time to work with Leslie before she moves. Commissioner Lewis moved to advertise for the Community Development Director position, with a deadline to apply of June 19, 2015. Commissioner Braddock seconded the Motion and it was unanimously approved. 3) She submitted a detailed questionnaire for three Hamilton County sites for a KDOT trans load facility site. 4) Reported on the Kansas Sampler she attended in Wamego. Next the Road Project List was reviewed. Commissioner Braddock reported the crew is continuing to make product at the pit for Road B and is still working on Road B. Commissioner Simon stated we need to find some people to mow this summer. It was moved to pay Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center $2,500.00 from the Diversion Fund. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved. It was moved to pay $1,500.00 to the Syracuse Youth Activities Association and $1,500.00 to City on a Hill, to be paid from the Special Alcohol Fund and an additional $500.00 to City on a Hill to be paid from the Diversion Fund. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved Next John Ashmore informed he does not wish to serve another term on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Braddock will visit with a potential replacement and report back. Following that they discussed options of hiring a Road Foreman vs. hiring a Rural Operations Director and whether that person would have the ability to hire/fire employees. A job description was reviewed and changes made. It was decided to advertise to hire a Superintendent of Following that Kevin Fox, Extension Board Member, introduced Jennifer Sexson as the new Hamilton County Extension Agent. Ms. Sexson gave her education and work background and stated she is looking forward to changing the perspective of what the Extension can offer the citizens of Hamilton County. Mr. Fox stated the Extension Board would also like to hire a Family and Consumer Science Agent. Next Ms. Mitchell, Rural Operations Secretary, presented a Contract for Preliminary Engineering Design Services for the reflective road sign project between Hamilton County and Kirkham Michael for signatures. Following that the 5-year plan was reviewed. Rural Operations with a deadline to apply of July 2, 2015. Next it was decided that the 2016 Extension budget will include funding for a second Agent, rather than an Office Professional. Next they reviewed a ROW Permit submitted by Pioneer Communications to place buried copper, 6 pair cable across County Road 21. It was moved to approve the ROW Permit as presented. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved. Following that it was moved to approve the Warrants in the amount of $10,744.49. The Motion was seconded and it was unanimously approved. The meeting then continued, as there were no Hospital No-Fund Warrants. Next Commissioner Puckett reported he spoke to Doug Nielsen regarding the concrete and brick masonry work needed at the Donohue Building. The meeting then continued, as there were no Executive Sessions. A s t h e re w a s no m or e business to come before the meeting, it was moved for adjournment. The Motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. AG CAMP June 9th & 10th 1:00 - 4:30 pm Camp will be held at Christ New Covenant Church 1010 E Hwy 50, Syracuse, Kan. Open to any Hamilton County youth in the First - Sixth Grade FREE to participate Learn About: Growing flowers, featuring Master Gardener Marlene Ashmore from The Garden Shed; Tomato and other vegetable care; Water use; Soil types; Bread making; Incorporating beef, chicken and dairy into a healthy diet; Plant and take home flower arrangements and tomato plants; Participants get a snack and do many activities each day. Pure Certified Angus Beef! GO DAWGS Name: ______________________________ Age: _______ Address: ____________________________________________ Parent’s Names: ______________________________________ Emergency Contact Number: ____________________________ Please return bottm portion to Extension office or CNCC by June 5, 2015 VA Rep To Visit Syracuse Da v i d Sm i t h, Vet er ans Service Representative of the Kansas Commission On Veterans Affairs, Fort Dodge, Kansas will be in Syracuse at the Library on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 9:00 to 11:00 MST. The Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs assists veterans, their dependents and relatives with information, advice, and assistance in filling claims for veteran benefits. He will be able to furnish information in the fields of education, health, burial and memorials, VA pensions, and many other programs furnished by the Veteran Administration. HORACE TRIBUNE 96 ROAD 7 ROAD 9 GREELEY & HAMILTON COUNTIES, KS ROAD X 5 ROAD 12 ROAD Z 3 ROAD 13 2 4 27 ROAD BB 10 S. Main St. in Syracuse, Kan. $10 Gets You: • Smoked Pig with all the trimmings • Annual membership • & Dance Admission! Doors Open ~ 12:30 p.m. Luau ~ 4 p.m. Dance ~ 9 p.m. Specialty Clinics SCH Specialty Clinic 106 E Greenwood North Johnson, KS 67855 ----------------------------------------Dr. Ferrell, Cardiology th Every 4 Thursday 877-894-2284 Dr. Leidich, Urology Last Friday of the month 620-624-1500 Dr. Plomaritis Orthopedic Surgeon rd Every 3 Tuesday 620-275-3700 Dr. Brown, Podiatry th Every 4 Thursday 620-492-1400 Dr. Saxon, Chiropractor Alternating Saturdays 620-424-5083 Dr. Julie Munson, ENT th Every 4 Wednesday 620-355-7501 Dr. Evans, Cardiology 316-858-9000 Mammogram & Bone Density 620-492-6250 Ext. 255 Dr. Byrnes, Surgeon (Colonoscopy) Monthly by Appointment 620-492-6250 Ext. 162 Compass Behavioral Health By Appointment 620-356-3198 ----------------------------------------Call for your appointment today! Sponsored by: Baca County, CO 320 Acres CRP @ Two Buttes Bid by June 16, 2015 Stanton County, KS 320 Acres CRP, Shop & Well Bid by June16, 2015 160 Acres Expired CRP Bid by June 30, 2015 ROAD 1 7 ROAD 3 27 ROAD Q RD B ’s Windbreak! Stanton County, KS ROAD EE 8 —UPCOMING— Seward County, KS 160 Acres north of Liberal 6 Lane County, KS CROPS: Buyers will receive the landlord’s 50% of the spring planted crops. POSSESSION: Date of closing, subject to tenant’s rights. MINERAL RIGHTS: All of Seller’s interest will transfer to the Buyers! There is gas production on Tract 7 which will also transfer to the Buyer. For a virtual tour visit www.farmandranchrealty.com TRAVIS WEAVER, Listing Agent, (620-376-4600) TH T 640 Acres Good Irrigated Bid by June 23, 2015 GREELEY COUNTY 1420 W. 4 Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Haskell County, KS 1 HAMILTON COUNTY First Ever Annual Luau DONALD L. HAZLETT, Broker/Auctioneer “When you list with Farm & Ranch, it’s as good as SOLD!” Inventors & Developers of the Mark Faulkner Owner/Broker • COLBY, KS 67701 Toll Free: 1-800-247-7863 852 Acres @ Dighton Farmland & Grass 7 120 S. Main, Ulysses, KS 67880 620-356-5808 www.FaulknerRealEstate.com The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 Page 9 • Agriculture The Extension Connection Farmers Forum by Jenifer Sexson County Extension Director, Hamilton County Les James SELLER: Nation Inc. AUCTION LOCATION: 4-H BUILDING, TRIBUNE, KANSAS Land will be offered in 3 tracts & combos. •452.4 ac cropland •All mineral rights to Buyers INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE! 2 HORACE TRIBUNE 96 ROAD 12 ROAD 2 Important Crop Insurance have a certification form on Deadline Near for Kansas file, but we want to ensure Producers all producers interested in USDA benefits take the steps Specialty C r o p to be eligible,” said Eric B. P ro d u c e r s , O t h e r s N e e d Banks, Kansas NRCS State t o C e r t i f y C o n s e r v a t i o n Conservationist. “We want C o m p l i a n c e b y J u n e 1 to make sure producers interested in crop insurance Salina, Kansas, May 18, know of the upcoming June 1, 2015—U.S. Department of 2015, deadline. We encourAgriculture’s (USDA) Natural age you to contact your local R e s o u r c e s C o n s e r v a t i o n USDA service center to enS e r v i c e ( N R C S ) r e m i n d s sure you are in compliance.” agricultural producers seekProducers should visit ing federal crop insurance their local USDA service they must have their Highly c e n t e r b e f o r e t h e J u n e 1 Erodible Land Conservation deadline to ask questions, and Wetland Conservation get additional information, Certification form, commonly or learn more about conservacalled Form AD-1026, on file tion compliance procedures. with their local USDA ser- Producers that file their form vice center by June 1, 2015. by the deadline will be eliMany farmers have their gible for federal crop incertification form on file surance premium subsidies meeting conservation com- during the 2016 reinsurance pliance provisions since it is year, which begins July 1, required for participation in 2015. The June 1 deadline other USDA programs, in- does not apply to produccluding NRCS conservation ers seeking benefits from programs. But producers, FSA and NRCS programs. like specialty crop growers Additional information who receive federal crop on conservation compliance insurance premium subsi- is available at nrcs.usda. dies and do not participate g o v / c o m p l i a n c e , i n c l u d in other USDA programs, ing a Five Steps to Meet must now file a certification Conservation Compliance f o r m w i t h U S D A’s F a r m guide and answers to freS e r v i c e A g e n c y ( F S A ) . quently asked questions. “Most producers already ROAD 1 Ernie Battin 1 ROAD V 3 For sale bill and virtual tour visit www.farmandranchrealty.com TRAVIS WEAVER, Listing Agent (620-376-4600) 1420 W. 4TH • COLBY, KS 67701 Toll Free - 800-247-7863 Greetings from the Extension Office! What is 4-H? In the late 1890’s and into the early 1900’s, 4-H programs began throughout the country in response to young people and their need for a better agricultural education. New agricultural production technology was being researched, but the farming community did not readily accept new ideas or techniques. Boys and girls clubs were established to meet this need. Young people taught their families new techniques of corn growing, sewing, raising livestock, gardening, and canning that they learned in their 4-H clubs. This community club model engaged youth through “learning by doing.” Most states organized clubs outside of schools with parents serving as volunteer leaders and educators providing appropriate educational materials. No one individual is credited with originating the 4-H program but rather the program was founded through collective efforts of several individuals over the course of a few years. 4-H is a unique organization, in that it is the only youth development organization with oversight and sponsorship by the federal government. At the federal level, 4-H is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The federal government partners with the Land-Grant Universities, of which Kansas State University is one. K-State Research and Extension administers the 4-H program in cooperation with the local Extension governing units. The 4-H motto is “To Make the Best Better”. The 4-H motto encourages each member to do his or her best and improve the next time, so his or her “best” becomes “better.” Members stretch their abilities and capacities to reach their full potential. The 4-H slogan is “Learn By Doing”. The philosophy of the 4-H program provides opportunities for youth to gain “hands-on” experience to enhance their learning. In 4-H, we are committed to providing a positive experience for as many young people as possible. Not just with the belief that 4-H grows great kids, but the belief that by preparing our youth for school, work and life that we are contributing to a vibrant economy for years to come. The 4-H Pledge describes how 4-H helps youth develop and grow in positive ways. • Head stands for decision making, planning, organizing, problem solving and using knowledge throughout life. • Heart stands for strong personal values, positive selfconcept, concern for others, cooperation and communication. • Hands stands for volunteering, community service, preparing for the world of work, science and technology literacy, and useful skills. • Health stands for healthy lifestyles, character, ethics, stress management and disease prevention. See Extension page 10. DONALD L. HAZLETT BROKER/AUCTIONEER “When you list with Farm & Ranch, it’s as good as SOLD” Syracuse Commission Co. TRACTORS 620-384-5259 www.syracusecommission.com ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘13 ‘14 ‘14 Market Report Closing Market Report Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Wheat – 5.06 White Wheat – 5.36 Milo – 3.84 Corn – 3.84 New Crop Wheat– 5.06 New Crop White Wheat – 5.36 New Crop Milo – 3.76 New Crop Corn – 4.01 LDP’s are all 0 cents/100 weight Market Report courtesy of Skyland Grain Friday, May 29, 2015 Consignors: 55 Total: 1176 STEERSHEIFERS 3-400#$315.00-367.50 3-400# $343.00-347.50 4-500# $287.504-500# $235.00-273.00 5-600# $233.00-287.50 5-600# $232.50-240.00 6-700#$211.00-252.50 6-700# $210.00-215.00 7-800# N/A7-800# $205.00 8-900# $211.508-900# $189.00-192.00 JD 8285R MFWD 709 hrs ....................................$ 208,505.00 J JD 8285R MFWD 701 hrs.....................................$ 207,000.00 J JD 8285R MFWD 987 hrs ....................................$ 203,000.00 J JD8235R 1692 hrs MFWD..........................................$149,200 J JD8235R 1861 hrs MFWD..........................................$147,250 J JD 8235R MFWD 1764 Hrs.........................................$147,551 S JD 5100E utility tractor 1839 hrs....................................$41,000 S JD 3520 utility tractor 2040 hrs.......................................$23,400 J (4) JD 8245R Tier4 MFWD .........................................$175,000 J JD 8295R Tier4 MFWD ...............................................$216,000 J HARVESTING ‘04 JD 9660 STS 2493 Eng Hrs 1897 Sep Hrs................/..$114,200 S COWS:BULLS: $128.00-$148.00 MISC ‘11 JD 568 Rd Bailer NET...................................................$30,700 S. S ‘02 JD 1770 Planter 12X30 Pull type…….............……….$34,145 J JD LT180 mower....................................................................$1,650 S ‘14 JD 4730 sprayer 100’ booms 685 hrs............................$215,000 J Open - $112-$121.00 Preg - $2000 - $2700 - Solid Mouth Pairs - $3300-$3500 - 6 yrs old $2300-$3000 - solid mouth Advance Consignments - June 5, 2015 115 bk cows - 60 cows with calves, balance heavy springers 70 bk prs - 4 yrs old Johnson 800-874-0461 (J) Syracuse 800-874-4020 (S) Arriving Soon (A) View This Equip and Much More @ www.goldenrulejd.com Weekly Weather Forecast from Weather.com Thurs. June 4 Partly Cloudy 86° 60° High Low Wind: ENE at 8 mph Fri. June 5 Partly Cloudy 88° 63° High Low Wind: SSE at 9 mph Sat. June 6 Partly Cloudy 92° 62° High Low Wind: SSW at 13 mph Humidity: 61% Humidity: 59% Humidity: 40% Precip: 10% Precip: 20% Precip: 0% Sun. June 7 PM Thunderstorms 88° 61° High Low Wind: ENE at 12 mph Humidity: 54% Precip: 40% Mon. June 8 Thunderstorms 86° 61° High Low Wind: SE at 13 mph Humidity: 55% Precip: 40% Tues. June 9 PM Thunderstorms 88° 60° High Low Wind: SSE at 11 mph Humidity: 53% Precip: 60% Wed. June 10 Partly Cloudy 85° 60° High Low Wind: ESE at 10 mph Humidity: 57% Precip: 20% • Page 10 The Syracuse Journal June 3, 2015 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 the following email: [email protected] by Carol Roberts Pasta Caesar Salad P I had a salad similar to this at a meeting last week and it was really good. I am sure you can use any brand of Caesar salad dressing and it would still be great. And with the hot temperatures we are having a cool, refreshing salad may just be what you need! Ingredients for Pasta Avocado Caesar Salad: 1 large or 2 medium heads of romaine lettuce 1/2 lb fusilli pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Grated parmesian cheese, to taste Marzetti Simply Dressed® Caesar Dressing and Croutons. Optional add-ins: Sliced Grilled chicken, Shrimp Extension “I pledge my HEAD clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, And my HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world.” The under-lining purpose of all 4-H project education is positive development of life skills and personal growth that benefit youth so that each 4-H club member will become a productive and contributing member of society. A wide range of projects and activities are available to choose from, including, but not limited to: - Shooting Sports - STEM(Robotics, Rocketry, Engineering, Photography) - C o o k i n g - S e w i n g - Livestock (Sheep, Beef, Goats, and Swine) Breeding, Market, and Dairy - Small Animal (Poultry, Rabbits, Cavy (Guinea Pigs), Dogs) - Adventure (Outdoor and earth science activities) - G a r d e n i n g - Te e n L e a d e r s h i p / 4-H Ambassadors - Entomology (insects) - Horses (Equine Science) Regardless of the club member’s to 1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside to drain. 2. Rinse, chop and spin the romaine lettuce dry using a salad spinner. If you don’t have a salad spinner, pat dry with a clean towel. The dressing will coat the salad much better if the lettuce isn’t wet. Transfer lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Toss in the diced avocado and halved tomatoes. 3. Marzetti Simply Dressed Caesar Dressing to really boost the flavor of this salad. It’s so creamy and good! Toss to evenly coat the lettuce. Add the dressing to taste. Sprinkle with parmesan and croutons. Yum. Yum! preference, each project offers many similar opportunities that develop life skills in youth. 4-H always offers: • Fun and Exciting Experiences — the joy of making new friends through club meetings, county activities, state events and national programs • Challenges — the responsibility of caring for an animal and learning about production, management, nutrition, health, training, grooming, showing and ethics • Life Skills — the understanding of citizenship, leadership, self-respect, coping, decision making and caring for others that leads to a positive and productive life • Competition — the opportunity to exhibit an animal, demonstrate showmanship skills, present knowledge gained/ learned, display sportsmanship and produce records of accomplishment In 4-H, all of these aspects come together to form the foundation, ultimate purpose, or major goal of providing opportunities for young people to develop character. The Josephson Institute of Ethics has identified six “Pillars of Character” in its nationwide Character Counts! Program. These six core values (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship) better describe and link the value of 4-H projects with the positive development and growth of life skills. Who can join 4-H? Youth, ages 5 to 19 may join. Also any adult looking to volunteer to help the youth of the community. Interested in signing up? Experience 4-H with a friend, invite them to join with you. Syracuse Journal Kids Corner Spring rains bring out the first Iris blooms and buds. Photo by Bill Royer. Churches Host Bible School The Presbyterian and Methodist Church facilitated their annual combined Vacation Bible School, held at the Presbyterian Church, June 1-5. This year’s theme was “Everest, Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” The front of the sanctuary featured a large backdrop of Mount Everest and was the setting for the opening skit and songs with the video being projected onto the screen above the mountain backdrop. Close to 100 children registered, with 75 attending the first day, and 20 new children attending the second day. Photo by Krista Norton.