The Syracuse Journal March 28, 2012

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THE
SYR ACUSEJOURNAL
Syracuse, KS
Volume 127, Issue No. 13
What’s
Happening
Wednesdays
Kids Bible Adventure
Kids 1st - 6th Grade
Bible Baptist Church
@ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
Kids’ Club
Wesleyan Church
@ 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28th
Community Friendship Meal
United Methodist Church
@ 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 31st
Oasis Seminar
Methodist Church
@ 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 31st
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
South Park
@ 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 5th
Maundy Thursday
Communion Service
United Methodist Chruch
@ 7 p.m.
Friday, April 6th
Ministerial Alliance
Good Friday Service
Church of the Nazarene
@ 7 p.m.
WEATHER
Sunny
High: 83º; Low: 47º
Forecast, Page 11
Word Wise
Chelonian
\ ki-LOH-nee-uhn \ , adjective;
1. Belonging or pertaining to
the order Chelonia, comprising the turtles.
noun: 1. A turtle.
Origin: Chelonian comes
from the Greek word for turtle, chelṓn .
This Week in History
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FDA approves Viagra
Mar 28, 1979
Nuclear accident at Three Mile
Island
Mar 29, 1973
U.S. withdraws from Vietnam
Mar 30, 1981
President Reagan shot
Mar 31, 1889
Eiffel Tower opens
Apr 01, 1700
April Fools tradition
popularized
Apr 02, 2005
Pope John Paul II Dies
The Voice of Hamilton County Since 1885
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Syracuse Elects First U.S.
Woman City Council in 1887
Celebrating National Women’s
History Month
by Carol Roberts “The Ladies (God Bless Them)
Staff Reporter
March is Women’s History
Month, and while many
may know that women have
played roles in American history, few may realize the roles
of women in in the history of
Hamilton County and Syracuse.
On August 26, 1920, a federal
law passed that would allow
women to vote in national elections. But before that, in the state
of Kansas and other states in the
West, women were allowed to
vote in municipal elections. In
some states, even if they were
not allowed to vote, they could
still run for office. Because of
the forward thinking of Kansas
lawmakers voters elected the
first all-female city council in
the United States in 1887 in
Syracuse. A northeast Kansas
town, Oskaloosa, also elected
an all-woman city council in
the nineteenth century, but did
it a year later than Syracuse.
A story printed in the
Syracuse Journal dated April
5, 1887, read as follows:
Rally to the Poles and
Rustle the Voters
They Elect the Entire City
Ticket by Large Majorities
The election passed off very
quietly. The ladies voted without
hesitation, and as if they had done
so for the last twenty-one years.
N.E. Wheeler was elected
mayor by a majority of sixtynine over H.N. Lester. Mrs. E.P.
Barber, Mrs. W.A. Swartwood,
Mrs. S.P. Nott, Mrs. Charles
Coe and Mrs. G.C. Riggles were
elected members of the council
and J.D. Woodruff, police judge..
This is a great victory for
the advocates of female suffrage and great credit is due to
Mrs. N.E. Wheeler, Mrs. W.O.
McKinlay, Mrs. W.A. Swartwood,
N.E.Wheeler, Mrs. W.O. McKinlay,
S.H. Rodgers, Will C. Higgins and
W.A. Swartwood, who planned
the campaign, and labored without ceasing to carry the day.
Much speculation is indulged
in as to what the result will be.
The ladies elected are intelligent
and worthy. Many of them have
had extensive experience in busi-
Mrs. Caroline (Lester) Johnson Barber, wife of Syracuse Colony Founder E. P. Barber, and sister of H.N.
Lester, founder of The Syracuse Journal, was elected as a “councilman” of the first all-women-city council
in the United States. This picture was scanned with permission from the book “Hamilton County Kansas
History,” published by the Hamilton County Historical Society.
ness, are quick of perception and
more that ordinarily self-reliant,
and we are confident that under
the leadership of Mayor Wheeler
will soon learn to perform the
duties of “city mothers” and
become familiar with all the ins
That election was held in April,
and outs of politics. At all events just three weeks after the law alwe are in favor of giving them a lowing women to run not only for
chance and all the support neces- office, but also to vote in municisary to make their administration
of city affairs a successful one.” See Women page 7.
City, Emergency
Service Encourage
House Numbering
by Marcus Ashlock depending on the situation.”
Editor
“If you call emergency services
and your location pops up on 911,
In the past several months, that is where they’re going to go,”
the Syracuse city government said Steve Phillips, Hamilton
has discussed the importance of County Emergency Management
numbering all houses in the city Coordinator. “We’re in the busiand county to deliver prompt ness of response, and in the
service for emerinterest of better regency services.
sponse times it’s in
In lieu of enacting
the best interest of
a new city ordithe homeowner to
nance to mandate
have the [correct]
it, the Syracuse
number displayed.”
City Council is
According to
instead encourag-Syracuse Fire Chief, Stephens, there are
ing all home and
many cases in town
David Stimatze
business ownwhere an owner’s
ers to properly display num- property spans multiple lots and
bers on homes and businesses. the house number was originally
“This can save your life,” chosen at random by the initial
Syracuse Mayor Joe Stephens owner. This has produced a situsaid. “When you dial 911, we ation where many homeowners
want emergency services to have had a house number for more
arrive at the correct address.” than 50 years, but the 911 system
According to the Hamilton has a different house number.
County Sheriff’s Office and the Even current city council memSyracuse City Fire Chief David bers have this issue facing them.
Stimatze, house numbers cur“I understand the issues in
rently displayed on homes do house numbering,” Syracuse
not match those in the 911 sys- City Councilman Vance Keller
tem. When this situation occurs, said. “Since I’ve lived in
there can be delays in service. Syracuse, I’ve either had to go
“We’ll get called out to an by 405 [garage] or 407 [house].”
address for a non-fire emerIn searching for his home’s
gency,” Stimatze said. “If we 911 address, Keller learned the
can’t find the house, the extra 911 system has listed his adtime to locate it could make a
difference between life and death, See City page 7.
“It could make
a difference between life and
death”
Locals Win At Colorado
Bowling Tournament
Clockwise from the top left, winners
were Catharine “Sass” Colburn;
Danny Grilliot; Ron Miller; and
Janice Hammond at the Sheridan
Lake, Colo. Bowling Tournament.
by Carol Roberts her flight and Janice Hammond Due to only having three lanes
Staff Reporter placed third in her flight.
A large group of bowlers from
The Sheridan Lake bowling
Syracuse traveled to Sheridan alley consists of three lanes and
Lake, Colo., to bowl in a tour- is in the top of an old school
nament March 3, 2012. Several building. This year’s tournament
from Syracuse came back hosted the largest turnout they
winners. Danny Grilliot won have ever seen. Bowlers from
first place in his flight, Ronny Colby, Goodland, Syracuse and
Miller placed second, Catharine Tribune, as well as Lamar, Colo.,
“Sass” Colburn placed first in participated in the tournament.
and the large turnout, the tournament didn’t end until 2 a.m.
“We all really had a good time
and enjoyed the tournament,”
said Martha Housholder, one of
the tournament bowlers. “They
have a real nice bowling alley
there with monitors and automatic
scoring. It was a lot of fun.”
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The Syracuse Journal
March 28, 2012
Announcements and family living
Senior
Subjects
by Janice Hammond
Meals are served at noon, Monday thru Friday. If you are age
60 or older, the suggested donation is $3.00. People under 60
are charged $5.00. We need reservations no later then 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.
Thursday, March 29
Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Steamed Cabbage, W.W.
Roll, Cranberry Apple Gelatin Salad.
Friday, March 30
Spaghetti, Corn, Toss Salad, French Bread, Applesauce.
Monday, April 2
BBQ Meatballs, Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts, W.W. Roll,
Blushed Pears.
Tuesday, April 3
Chicken & Rice Casserole, Peas, Winter Mix, W.W. Bread, Lemon
Bars.
Birth
Farnham
Loretta Bonnette and James Farnham of Syracuse, Kan. would
like to announce the birth of their son, Trevor James Farnham.
Trevor was born on March 22, 2012 and weighed 6 lbs. and 11 oz
and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Johnny and
Christina Bonnette of Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Janet
Tobin of Manter, Kans. and Daniel Farnham of Grant, Nebr. Great
Grandparents are Elvin and Lynda Hazen of Holcomb, Kans. Dennis
Bonnette of Rock Falls, Illi., Jackei Shane of Salanis, Calif., Karen
Farnham of Casper, Wyom., and Helen Bruner of Forgan, Okla.
Wedding Announcement
Simon - Brucker
Wednesday, April 4
Roast Beef w/gravy, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans w/pimiento,
Muffin, Citrus Fruit Cup.
Thursday, April 5
Beef & Noodles, Steamed Cabbage, W.W. Bread, Apple Crisp.
Friday, April 6
Baked Fish or Chicken Strips, Tator Tots, 5- Way Vegetables, W.
W. Roll, Strawberries & Peaches.
Monday, April 9
Salisbury Steak, Creamed Peas, Broccoli, W.W. Bread, Peaches.
Tuesday, April 10
Oven Fried Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Harvard Beets, W.W.
Roll, Creamy Fruit Salad.
Wednesday, April 11
Swiss Steak, Baked Potato, Carrots, W.W. Bread, Strawberries.
Hamilton Co. Drug Store
NEW Texas Leather Purses!
NEW Jewelry! NEW Stephan Baby Gifts!
NEW Wack Women Products!
302 E. Ave A, Hwy 50, Syracuse, KS
620-384-7424
121 N. Main, Syracuse
620-384-5771
From the
Stacks…
by Amy Simon
Women in History: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an
American abolitionist and author. She published more than 30
books, but it was her best-selling anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s
Cabin which catapulted her to international celebrity and secured
her place in history. But Uncle Tom’s Cabin was not Stowe’s
only work. Her broad range of interests resulted in such varied
publications as children’s text books, advice books on homemaking and childrearing, biographies and religious studies. The
informal, conversational style of her many novels permitted her
to reach audiences that more scholarly or argumentative works
would not, and encouraged everyday people to address such controversial topics as slavery, religious reform, and gender roles.
Harriet Beecher Stowe believed her actions could
make a positive difference. Her words changed the world.
Stowe is honored with a feast day on the liturgical calendar of the
Episcopal Church (USA) on July 1. On June 13, 2007, the United
States Postal Service issued a 75¢ Distinguished Americans series
postage stamp in her honor. In early 2010, Stowe was proposed by the
Ohio Historical Society as a finalist in a statewide vote for inclusion
in Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol. Legend has it that, upon
meeting her, President Abraham Lincoln greeted her by saying, “so you
are the little woman who wrote the book that started this Great War.”
For this information and to read more on Harriet
Beecher Stowe, visit www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org or
come check out several of the books we have about Stowe.
I “Geek-Books-to-Pieces” Reading Challenge
The I “Geek-Books-to-Pieces” Reading Challenge ended on
Friday, March 16. We would like to thank you all of you who participated in the challenge and a special thank you to the businesses
in the community who handed out the puzzle pieces. We had one
reader who completed the entire 15 book challenge in January and
turned in a completed puzzle, which read “We Geek Community
Businesses.” This reader received the grand prize. Two additional
readers met the 10-14 book requirement and received a small prize.
Summer is just around the corner and we are currently
planning the next challenge or activity for adult readers!
Ada Ernestine (Boy) McDaneld
1922 - 2012
Ada Ernestine (Boy) McDaneld passed away on Thursday,
March 22, 2012 at the age of 89 at the Hamilton County Hospital, in
Syracuse, Kan. She was born on May 4, 1922 in Raymond, Kan., the
daughter of Ernest Thaddeus Boy and Margaret Inez (Gordon) Boy.
Ernestine was raised in Raymond and attended Raymond High
School, graduating in 1940. Shortly after graduation, she met and
married Eldon Perry McDaneld on September 9, 1945 in Raymond.
To this union three children were born, Ernest, Gene and Melinda.
Soon after getting married they moved to Vernal, Utah, where Eldon
began working in the oil field. In 1948 they moved to Syracuse,
where they began farming with Pete Burns and later started farming with Gordon Boy and then he went on his own farming north
of Syracuse. In 2007, Ernestine moved to the Seasons Of Life
Living Center due to her health, and resided there until her passing.
Ernestine was a member of the Baptist Church in Raymond. She enjoyed being involved in the 4-H, helping the kids with cooking, took great
enjoyment for 29 years traveling to McAllen, Texas spending the winters
there, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; a sister, Evelyn
May Gilchrist; and a granddaughter, Terri Jean McDaneld. She is
survived by two sons, Ernest (& wife Joan) McDaneld of Goodwell,
Okla., and Gene (& wife Cecelia) McDaneld of Dalhart, Texas; one
daughter, Melinda (& husband Walter) Stimatze of Syracuse; six
grandchildren, Tracy (& husband Leroy) Montano of Blanchard,
Okla., Ronald McDaneld of Guymon, Okla., Tina (& husband Keith)
Creager of Amarillo, Texas, Tami (& husband Ben) Buck of Dalhart,
John Stimatze of Topeka, Kan., and Melissa Stimatze of Syracuse;
nine great grandchildren, Brittany & Brandon Montano of Blanchard,
Kortney & Mason McDaneld of Optima, Okla., Braxton & Kaylee
Creager of Amarillo, Aiden & Andrew Buck of Dalhart, and ReAnn
Rose Martinez of Syracuse, and numerous family members and friends
Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012
at 1:00 PM (MDT) at the Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 1:00
PM to 7:00 PM (MDT) at Fellers Funeral Home LLC, Syracuse.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu of
Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the Syracuse
4 - H, and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments
LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100.
Pending
Elizabeth Avon Miller
John and Marva Simon announce the engagement of their daughter,
1924 - 2012
Amy, to Zach Brucker. He is the son of Jim and Jennifer Brucker.
Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Alberta Simon and the late Cletus
Elizabeth Avon Miller passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012
Simon of Syracuse, and Jeanne Morrow and the late Marvin Morrow of at the age of 88 at the Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse,
Groom, Texas. Amy is a graduate of Syracuse High School and attended Kansas. Arrangements will be announced by Fellers Funeral Home &
Emporia State University where she received her B.S. in Business Monuments LLC, PO Box 1253 – 401 N. Sumner, Syracuse, KS 67878.
Administration in 2003, and her Masters in Business Administration
in 2004. She is employed at the Hamilton County Library in Syracuse.
The groom-to-be is the grandson of Joan Fuller and the late
Russell Brucker, and the late Howard and Ellen Helton, all of
Syracuse. Zach is a graduate of Syracuse High School and attended Hutchinson Community College and Pittsburg State
University. He is employed by Burnett-Huser Farms in Syracuse.
A May wedding is planned and will be held at St. Raphael Catholic
Church in Syracuse.
Birthday
Haslett
Birthday
Jenny Schwieterman, Agent
Obituaries
Happy 80th
Birthday
Grandma
June!
We Love You,
Kids, Grandkids,
GreatGrandkids
A & L Waterwell
Domestic / Stock Wells / Irrigation / Windmills
Sales & Service
Dave Allen 620-384-7305 Wes Loader 620-493-3111
HCR Box 3A / Manter, KS 67662
Dikeman Appraisal
Sandra Dikeman, State Licensed
Real Estate Property Appraiser
620-384-5484 • Fax 620-384-7483
Northrup Theatre
March 30th - April 1st at 7pm
Ghost Rider 3D
Zander Haslett celebrated
his 6th birthday on March
10th. He, 3 friends and
his brother went to the
movie “The Lorax” and
then to Burger King to eat
and have cake. Patty and
Gary Helsel also attended
along with Lee Burton
and his parents, Jeff and
Collette Haslett. A great
time was had by all!
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
“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
ALL STYLING PRODUCTS ON SALE
Check out our inventory of new gift Items!
Purses, Wallets, Watches, Baby Items,
and wickless candles
Also new stock of Biolage
Shampoo.Conditioner Duos
COUNTRY FL’HAIR GIFT SHOP
384-6969 OPEN TUE – SAT.
106 N. GATES
Rated PG-13
coming soon John Carter PG-13
Hamilton Co. Family Practice Clinic
700 N. Huser Syracuse, KS 384-7350
Isaiah 5:20
Wendel Ellis, DO * Randall Fahrenholtz, MD, MPH
Wade Buckley, P.A.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet,
and sweet for bitter!
Lisa Barnes, ARNP
Appointments & Walk-ins M - F 8 - 5 Closed 12-1
WORD OF GOD
The Rustic Rose Flower Shop
The Mayor’s
Message
Feels like Spring!
We are now accepting preorders on bedding plants.
We will be placing our first order
for the greenhouse within the
next couple of weeks.
Please let us know if there is anything
special you need. 104 N Gates
by Mayor Joe Stephens
Hi folks, as I start of this week’s
message I realize this is my 50th
week of keeping you informed
on what’s going on in the city. I
do enjoy writing this article each
week; even though sometimes I
struggle to come up with what I
want to say; but once I start, the
words start to flow. As I said fifty
weeks ago, I’m not a writer, thank
goodness Marcus helps me out
by a little editing (or maybe more
some weeks). Enough about that.
Last week I announced that we
(John and team) would happily
paint your house number (Street
Address) on your house for you
if you cannot do it, this is part of
my campaign to have every house
in Syracuse numbered. Only two
have called and got on the list;
so, please call if you can’t do it
for yourself no matter what the
reason. One of our great team
members will happily do it for
you; it’s one call (620)384-7818.
Wow, I hope some of you were
part of the bunch out this weekend,
Sam’s Pond was full of people
fishing. How blessed we are to
have a place like this. We placed
the final 500 Trout in last week
(2500 total) and hopefully we will
continue with this next year. Please
share with all of the City Council
if you enjoy fishing or have friends
and family enjoying “Our” pond.
Also, last weekend the Sand Park
had a very good crowd all having
fun playing in the “Sand”. Once
again South Park was Full with
parties and Bench Mark Park
(Hospital Park) had a lot of use too.
Now, if you’ve been on North
Main I hope you noticed the
“New” Parking signs in front of
the Donut Shop. We set aside
two parking spaces for “one hour
parking only” from 4 a.m. - 12
p.m. (noon) we hope this will help.
If there is something you think
would help and make our City better please just let us know, sometimes all you need to do is ask.
As always, have a blessed week.
The Southern Baptist Church &
Christ’s New Covenant Church present a
Joint Sunday Service
at the
Southern Baptist Church in Syracuse
Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Patty Bultman
With Drama and Music Team
Date: Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Time: 9:00 Am MT
Location: 201 N Main St. Kendall, Ks 67857
REAL ESTATE: 1915 Bungalow style home, approx. 1188 sf.
2 bd / 1 ba. Located at 201 Main St in Kendall, Ks. There is a
30’x24’ double car garage and a 40’x 60’ round top.
(Real Estate Sells at 1:00)
Legal description: Block 8, Lots 1-12, Kendall Town, Hamilton
Co Ks Terms: Real Estate is being sold “As Is Where Is”
Purchase contract & $2000.00 earnest money to be made at time
of auction. Faulkner Real Estate, Mark Faulkner Broker. Truck
& Trailer: 1948 Ford sgl axle grain trk; 4’x8’ shop built fb trlr;
Carport: 12’x20’ metal carport (to be moved) Mowers-TillerSprayer: Fimco yard sprayer, 12v, pull type; Yard Pro 21”
rear tine tiller; Snapper 0-turn riding mower, 33” deck; Bolens
riding mower, 38” deck (needs starter); Push mower & fert
spreader; Fishing supplies: Lrg lot of fishing items inc: Rods/
reels, fish finders, bait aerator, nets, buckets, tackle, camping
gear; Tools & Shop items: Air compressors; welder; Table, Skil,
Band, Jig & hand saws; routers; levels & clamps; ladders; elec
drills; Floor, hi-lift & btl jacks; Grinder; Vise; Impact gun &
sockets; misc hand tools; Metal shear; Continental 4000# shop
hoist; Red 6 drawer tool box; Furniture & Houshold items;
Recliners; Tv’s & Dvd players; Beds; dressers; shelves Antiques
& Collectibles: Buck saw; Water pump, 2-JD metal toy manure
spreaders; Clara Rinehart painting; Glass qt oil jars; Seedburo
brass grain scale & probe; Glass globe to ant gas pumps (Vickers
& Ganzo); Glass butter churn. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied.
Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale
take precedence over printed material. Terms: Cash or approved
check day of sale. Concessions Available. Sale for Jack Reynolds
Estate, Steve Higgs Auctioneer & REALTOR® 620-353-0066
See website for pics & sale bill www.higgsauction.com
LAND AUCTION
Potluck Supper Following the Service
Large Liquidation
Commercial Equip. & Building
April 5, 2012: 10:00 A.M.- CST
Auction Location: Corner of Hwy 4 & Main St.
Otis, KS 67878 in Rush County
•
Syracuse, KS 67878
call us at 384-6656
Selling for West Wind Energy, Otis KS.
315+/- Acres of Finney County Kansas irrigated Land, W/2
8-23-32 (Except a Tract)
Selling for Jost Farms, LLC
March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. CST
Clarion Inn in Garden City
Call Hutcheson Real Estate & Auction Co.
for more information and a detailed bidder Packet
HUTCHESON
Real Estate & Auction Co., Inc.
(620)355-7991
www.hutchreal.com
March 28, 2012
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Hometown Happenings
To report your happenings,
call Rene McDonald at
384-5321
or e-mail to [email protected]
Mother Nature came through
on the first day of spring, rain
came in varying amounts for the
residents of Hamilton County.
Who remembers the last general
rain in the area? It was a delight
to call around and get results: Mr.
Bramblett at the Skyland Grain Co.
in Coolidge reports .40; Becky at
The Store in Kendall 1 inch; Ron
Brown .85; the Maune Farm 1
inch; Barney Akers 1.30 inch;
Bob Spencer 1.40; Daryle Lewis
.70; the Gerard farm .50 and Boyd
Westeman .95. The old timers (?)
have a saying, the rain will come
before Memorial Day, and not after. So we have time for more rain.
Karin Drees and son Ben,
from Lawrence and Lynne
Ladner and her son Trevor from
Hiawatha, Kansas spent a few
days this past week with their
parents, Sharon and Jerry Lampe.
On March 13, Eleanor Riley,
Nancy Riley, Becky Guldner, Judy
Kurz, Bob Kurz, Myrtle White,
Paul White and Tootie Nielsen
enjoyed playing bridge at the VIP
Center. Winners were Becky first;
Nancy second and Eleanor third.
On March 20, Myrtle White,
Tootie Nielsen, Nancy Riley,
Anna Graber, Emma Horton,
Harvey Horton, Eleanor Riley,
and Becky Guldner enjoyed lunch
at the VIP Center. The afternoon was spent playing bridge
with first going to Anna, Nancy
was second and Becky was third.
Tuesday evening cards at
Sunflower Square with the High
Man – Warren Wright and Low
Man – Sonny Rundell. The High
for women was JoAnn Spiker
and the low went to Kathy
Acre-Knopp. Others attending were Mike Buxton, Melvin
Bennett, Pauline Fecht, Beverly
Westeman and Verlie Bennett.
Mr. Ed Palmer drove to Pueblo
on Friday, to see his Doctor at
the Veterans Administration.
Our in house resident bird
watcher, Mavis Long and her
helpers Doc and Butch have been
out wildlife watching. The female
great horned owl appears to be still
incubating eggs. They are not sure
what date she actually started the
process, only the first time they
noticed the nest. They think she
still has a week or ten days before
the eggs start hatching. If you are
interested Mavis can give you the
directions. They also observed two
immature bald eagles. Last year
the eagles left the area on April 5.
The bald eagle does nest in Kansas,
but not here. Cheyenne Bottoms,
Quivera and Seblius have nesting
pairs, and they have been successful in fledging young. Back to
their home in Syracuse, Mavis and
her helpers are noticing the back
yard birds have been busy. In the
spring a young mans fancy turns
to observing the females. Birds
are no different and the courtship rituals among the Eurasian
doves is apparent and the sparrows
are gathering nesting materials.
THANK YOU
Men’s
Breakfast
Life Support and
Kelli from Ester’s
Closet would like to
thank all who contributed Prom Dresses. We have some
loaned out already!
Every Sat. 7am
at the
Southern
Baptist Church
All Men Welcome
Make The Most Of
Your Tax Return
( S t a t e P o i n t ) T h i s y e a r,
the IRS estimates the average federal tax refund will
be about $3,000. That’s the
largest single chunk of disposable income most taxpayers
receive in a year. If you’re
due to cash in, don’t waste
it on things you don’t need.
Make sure you get the
biggest refund possible. Good tax preparation
s o f t w a r e , l i k e Tu r b o Ta x ,
Church Directory
Wesleyan Church
Barton and Post Road
Pastor Paul Runyon
384-5828
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
124 N. Durffee
384-7453
Pastor Bill Roberts
10:00 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM
Evening Worship
5:00 PM Kids Bible Advnture
7:00 PM
Wed. Bible Study
Christ’s New
Covenant Church
East Highway 50
Pastor Joe Gould
Associate Pastor Bob Wedel
384-5383
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
10:30 AM
Sunday Service
8:00 AM
Wed. (week day)
Holy Day and Vigil--------call
First Christian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Evening Service
309 N. Main St.
Interim Pastor Don Deibert
384-7416 or Cell 640-1143
Sunday
9:15 AM
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
Sunday School
Worship
Children’s Church
First Presbyterian
Church
601 N. Johnson
Pastor Ardeen Webster
384-7878
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
Kendall United
Methodist Church
Pastor Todd Anthony
373-2400
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
613 N. Sumner
Father Mike Helms
384-7357
Worship Service
Fellowship Time
Sunday School
Spanish Worship
6:00PM
Bible Baptist Church
Saint Raphael
Catholic Church
Morning Worship
Sunday School
Sunday School
Morning Worship
403 E. Avenue B
Rev. Bob Leonard
384-7844
10:00 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
5:00 PM
Sun. Eve Service
6:00 PM Wed Eve Bible Study
Southern Baptist
Church
612 N. Main
384-7405
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Sun. Eve Worship
Wednesday
First United Methodist
Church
409 N. Main
Pastor John Wright
384-7892
8:00 A.M Contemporary Service
9:15 A.M.
Sunday School
10:45 A.M. Traditional Service
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Pastor’s Ponderings
by Interim Pastor Randy Caddell
Southern Baptist Church
“GOOD NEWS”
1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-5
Brethren, I declare to you the
gospel which I preached to you,
which also you received and in
which you stand, by which also
you are saved, jf you hold fast
that word which I preached to
you-unless you believed in vain.
For I delivered to you first of all
that which I also received: that
Christ died for our sins according
to the Scriptures, and that He was
buried, and that He rose again
the third day according to the
Scriptures, and that He was seen
by Cephas, then by the twelve.
The Greek word for “gospel”
is euangelion. Originally, it meant
“a reward for doing something
good.” In time it came to mean
“good news.” The apostle Paul
was preaching the good news of
the death of Christ for our sins
along with His bodily resurrection from the dead. So the gospel
is the good news of the death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Notice, the gospel includes
both His death and His resurrec-
tion. If Christ did not rise from
the dead, He would be no different from any other religious
leader. After all, every other
religious leader died for something. But only Jesus validated
His claims by coming back to
life. Let’s examine the gospel
with these two events in mind.
The first event of the gospel is
Christ’s substitutionary death on
the cross. Paul says, “Christ died
for our sins.” That is, He took our
punishment for us. Sin created a
great chasm between us and God.
God came to earth in the person
of Jesus Christ to make it possible
for us to go to heaven. His very
purpose for coming was to save
sinners (Luke 19: 10). God placed
on Him the sin of all humankind
(2 Cor. 5:21). Jesus served as
the sacrificial Lamb of God: the
perfect, sinless Sacrifice to take
away the sin of the entire human
race. That is what Paul means
when he says, “Christ died for
our sins.” That is the heart and
core and pinnacle of the gospel.
But the message of the gospel
does not end with the Cross.
The second event of the gos-
pel is the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. When Christ rose from
the dead, it was God’s proclamation to all humankind that He
accepted Jesus’ atoning death on
the cross; the Father was satisfied; the barrier of sin had been
removed. The Resurrection was
proof that God recognized His
Son’s death as the final payment
for the sins of humankind. The
Resurrection was a proclamation
that Christ had conquered sin,
death, and the devil. It guarantees
there is life beyond the grave.
Second, the Resurrection
serves as further proof of Jesus’
identity. He predicted He would
come back to life after three days.
If there was no resurrection,
Christ would have been a liar.
His resurrection was undeniable
evidence of His divine origin.
Jesus Christ rose from the
dead to give believers the assurance of forgiveness: a vital part
of the gospel of Christ. So the
gospel is both Christ’s death on
the cross and His resurrection
from the grave for the sins of all.
As we draw close to Easter may
we celebrate the “GOOD NEWS”!
• Page 4
March 28, 2012
Opinions and editorials
Ramblings and Ruminations
In Step with the Editor
Throughout the year, people experience many traditions.
Whether religious or secular,
we expect and count on those
occasions. I, for one, remember my collegiate days in the
spring waiting anxiously for
Spring Break to arrive. Even as
a professor, my spring semester
was dotted with events, helping
the semester, in my own mind,
progress from winter to summer.
Most schools have resumed
classes after Spring Break, but
not too many holidays or days
off remain until the scholastic
year ends. Easter is just around
the corner, and local churches
will be gearing up for the Holy
Week beginning on Saturday.
One tradition still alive this time
of year in Syracuse is the Lions
Easter Egg Hunt. The joke around
our meeting table is it takes
30 minutes to set up and less
than three minutes to conclude.
While surfing the web this
week, a story on USA Today’s
website caught my eye since it
was relatively close to Hamilton
County. It seems the annual Easter
Egg Hunt in Colorado Springs has
been cancelled. The event, which
typically attracted hundreds of
children clambering over one another to collect thousands of plastic eggs filled with candy, ended in
2012 due to the over-participation
of so-called “helicopter” parents.
This hovering parenting style
seen in many parents of the
Millennial Generation has, in my
opinion, gone too far. I am all for
parents being there to support
their kids. Children need to see
their parents attending recitals,
ball games, plays, school and
church events, etc. But for those
parents who have somehow taken
over the awards for ballgames
Little Blue House on Main
Salon & Spa
Is Now Open on the Corner of
Warner & Main
All hours by appointment
620-639-2402
BAXTER
BLACK
On the Edge of Common Sense
BOB’S GIRLFRIEND TRAINING CO.
A father has a responsibility to pass along to his male offspring those mechanical, philosophical and verbal skills to attract
and select a suitable mate and mother for his future children.
But where can a busy young cowboy beg i n h i s s e a r c h ? C r a i g ’s L i s t ? P o n y i n g h o r s e s
at the race track? Want ads in the Mounted Shooter magazine?
My friend, I’ll call him Bob, has a busy teenage cowboy growing
up in his house. Bob is pondering his son’s future and proposed
designing a “Girlfriend Training Enterprise.” It is based on his
own horse training and trading business. A typical ad might read;
TEAM ROPERS AND TRAINERS…Need a dolly? Finished
Girlfriend Available: 23 years old, fine-boned, plenty of chrome,
current driver’s license CDL qualified, some shoeing experience, can
warm up the rough ones, has been hauled to USTRC/USTR jackpots and PRCA rodeos, low maintenance, likes Mountain Dew and
bologna, can play pitch and has no desire to become a barrel racer.
Bob’s company might expand: NORWEGIAN BACHELORS
AND WEST TEXAS RANCHERS of a certain age. Lonely?
Desolate? Starved out? Companion available: Over 30 years
old, can dead-lift 200 lbs, has been vaccinated for tetanus, flu,
shingles, BSE, Bangs, Anaplaz and the Nile virus. Can make
biscuits out of creosote bush, sagebrush or leafy spurge, still
knickers and is playful, is a dead-shot and is willing to move.
AT T E N T I O N !
PERFECT GIRLFRIEND FOR
INTINERATE MUSICIAN AND/OR TRUCK DRIVER:
Young, open but has had some pasture exposure, loves your
music, is tone deaf, her favorite meal is breakfast at the Waffle
House at 1:00am, can drive (her brother was a moonshiner),
can change a tire, go for three days without sleep on nothing
but Skoal and Monster drinks. Some would say she has a very
friendly nature, everybody in the band, anyway, and she will
meet up with you anywhere between Nashville and Williston,
ND. Warning: She has been known to prance on occasion.
Well, I admire Bob for his effort to help his son find happiness. These fine examples should give hope to other fathers who are worried about their sons, or Norwegian uncles,
or brothers-in-law who are still playing gigs at the Holiday
Inn at age 48. Thanx, Bob. You should be a social worker!
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where even the losing side gets
a trophy, it is time to go home.
The Colorado Springs Easter
Egg Hunt organizers pointed to
parents in last year’s hunt jumping the roped-off area to help their
children secure an Easter egg,
causing turmoil for crowd control
when one parent started and others followed suit. One parent was
quoted as saying that he promised
his four-year-old an egg hunt,
and he was going to intervene to
give his kid an edge. Really? This
event will not go on the kid’s resume or help him get into college.
Drop it. Step back from the rope.
Take a breath. Get over yourself.
This behavior, researchers
claim, does not end in adulthood.
There are now companies offering
employees a “Take Your Parent
To Work Week.” These parents
want to be involved in their
children’s lives so badly they are
willing to embarrass their child by
showing up at work. I have even
heard stories of parents attending
job interviews and negotiating
starting salaries for their children.
At K-State, I had only one experience where a parent called me
directly to seek information for
his child. In this situation, the student needed information before
the first summer term began. I
had sent the information via email
and waited for a reply. Two weeks
passed with no response. I called
twice the following week, leaving
messages both times inquiring if
she had received the information.
The next week, Daddy called
to find out why his daughter had
not received the information. I, as
politely as I could, stated what I
had done and told him if she had
read her email or returned my two
calls she would know I had sent
the information already. I told
him he was misinformed by his
daughter and that I had fulfilled
my duty and that he needed to
check with her. He asked me
to send the information to him
and I refused - again, as politely
as I could. Essentially, she lied
to her father and I expressed
my disappointment in her behavior. Nonetheless, I was glad
she changed majors afterwards
and was no longer my advisee.
Personally, I have little toler-
ance for this kind of hovering
behavior. If I had worn a bicycle
helmet or knee and elbow pads it
may have reduced the amount of
Bactine and Mercurochrome my
mother dispensed for me, some
parents go overboard. Since when
is drinking out of a water hose
bad for a kid? It only takes one
time to learn to let the water run
and wash out anything hiding in
the hose. I distinctly remember
my ag teacher father showing me
how to hammer a nail. My fear,
as any kid about to swing a hammer for the first time, was hitting
my thumb. His sage words of
advice? “You’ll only do it once.”
Kids need to learn from their
mistakes, from trial and error.
This is the foundation for creative
and critical thinking. Kids need
to know only in childhood do
losers get a trophy. Next Monday
night at the NCAA National
Basketball Final game, KU will
win the trophy and the second
place team will go home emptyhanded. Life is full of bumps and
bruises, and for those fortunate to
have enough in their childhood,
adulthood trials and tribulations will be easier to handle.
Tradition is vital to life and
growing up, as well as living
as an adult. We have many traditions in Hamilton County,
from egg hunts to fly-ins. So,
on Saturday in Syracuse’s South
Park, there will be enough eggs
to go around. Parents, just be sure
to let your kids be kids and have
fun watching from the sidelines.
by Marcus Ashlock
Editor
by Jim Miller
We Have Prom Dresses
Life Support and Ester’s Closet
have a limited number of dresses to loan for Prom.
If you are interested please
call Life Support at 492-2373
or Kelli from Ester’s Closet
at 492-4274.
You may have to a leave message.
Hamilton County Historical Society’s
Annual Meeting
and
First Hall of Fame Inductions
Where: Syracuse High School Cafeteria
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. (MST)
Tickets: $10.00
Please Come Help Us Celebrate The Inductees!
CORA ASHMORE, EVELYN DREW &
RUTH SCHWERDFEGER
A Lasagna Dinner Will Be Served
Tickets Available At Hamilton County Museum
Or Through Any Board Member
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Exercises That Can Help Ease Arthritis Pain
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis
and have read that certain exercises can help ease the
pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want
to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me?
Sedentary Sally
Dear Sally,
Lots of seniors who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen
their condition, but that’s not true. Study after study has shown that
exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis.
Proper and careful exercises can help reduce joint pain and stiffness,
strengthen muscles around the joints and increase flexibility. It also helps manage
other chronic conditions that are common among seniors with arthritis, such as
diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Here are some tips to help you get moving.
Exercises for Arthritis
Determining exactly which types of exercises are best for you, depends
on the form and severity of your arthritis, and which joints are involved.
It’s best to work with your doctor or a physical therapist to help you
develop an exercise program that works for you. The different types of
exercises that are most often recommended to seniors with arthritis include:
•
Range-of-motion exercises: These are gentle stretching exercises
that can relieve stiffness as well as improve your ability to move your joints
through their normal range of motion. These exercises should be done daily.
•
Strengthening exercise: Calisthenics, weight training and working
with resistance bands are recommended (two or more days a week) to maintain
and improve your muscle strength, which helps support and protect your joints.
•
Aerobic exercises: Low-impact activities like walking,
cycling, swimming or water aerobics are all recommended
three to five times per week to help improve cardiovascular
health, control weight, and improve your overall function.
It’s also important to keep in mind that when you first start
exercising, you need to go slow to give your body time to adjust. If
you push yourself too hard you can aggravate your joint pain, however,
some muscle soreness or joint achiness in the beginning is normal.
To help you manage your pain start by warming up with some
simple stretches or range of motion exercises for five to 10 minutes
before you move on to strengthening or aerobic exercises. Another
tip is to apply heat to the joints you’ll be working before you
exercise, and use cold packs after exercising to reduce inflammation.
If you’re experiencing a lot of pain while you exercise, you may
need to modify the frequency, duration, or intensity of your exercises
until the pain improves. Or you may need to try a different activity –
for example switching from walking to water aerobics. But it you’re
having severe, sharp or constant pain, or large increases in swelling
or your joints feel hot or red, you need to stop and see your doctor.
Exercise Resources
To help you exercise at home, there are a number arthritis
exercise DVDs you can purchase to guide you through a wide
variety of activities. Collage Video (collagevideo.com, 800-8197111) sells several at prices ranging between $10 and $25, as does
the Arthritis Foundation Store at afstore.org or 800-283-7800.
Also see go4life.niapublications.org, a resource created by the National
Institute on Aging that offers a free exercise DVD and book that provides
illustrated examples of exercises you can do to improve your condition.
You can order your free copies online or by calling 800-222-2225.
If you need some motivation or don’t like exercising alone, ask your doctor
about exercise programs in your area for people with arthritis. Hospitals
and clinics sometimes offer special programs, as do local health clubs and
senior centers. The Arthritis Foundation also conducts exercise and aquatic
programs for people with arthritis in many communities throughout the U.S.
Contact your local branch (see arthritis.org/chaptermap.php, or call 800-2837800 for contact information) to find out what may be available near you.
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
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March 28, 2012
THE JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS
Services
Narcotics Anonymous
Meeting
505 N. Johnson Wednesday
night at 7p.m. (Oct-May) or
8p.m. (Apr-Sept.) Please use
west entrance. 384-9668
AA MEETING
at Masonic Lodge every
Monday Night at 7 p.m.
Please use back door.
Business and Home
Furniture and Auto
Call or Text
785-259-9097
For All Your
Upholstery Needs
Or Leave a Message At
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Lewis Dental Office
620-384-5252
405 N. Main St.
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For Rent
For Spanish Call
Anytime
384-6658
960± acres. All 27-25S-42 in
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For Sale
Local Business
For Sale
Lots of opportunities to sell:
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ice
Cream, Pizza, BBQ or any
Short-Order Food items.
- Currently selling Pizza and
Ice Cream
Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Great Location on Hwy 50,
lots of parking available.
$60,000
Call (620) 384-5224
Serving the
Southwest
For Rent
Nice 3 bdr. Mobile Home
Garden Tub, Nice
Kitchen, etc.
Call After 6 p.m.
451-0624
451-0764
Land & Homes
STORAGE UNITS
5x10
10x10
10x15 and 10x20.
Call 384-7584
Maune Mini Storage
FOR SALE
1987 Honda
XR 400
302 N. Sumner St.
Double Lot, 2 separate
garages, 3 bed, 1½ bath,
central A/C, finished
basement, completely
furnished.
Price Reduced!
$58,900
(480) 899-6161
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Help Wanted
Skyland Grain, LLC has the following employment
opportunities available:
CDL DRIVERS - JOHNSON
The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, be mechanically inclined, and have a driving record in “good standing”;
farming/agricultural background and CDL are preferred. This
position requires the employee to work outdoors in various
weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
DRY FERTILIZER RIG OPERATOR – SYRACUSE
This position is responsible for the accurate application
of dry fertilizer. 1 – 2 years’ experience with a CDL is preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Must be able
to obtain a CDL and have a clean driving record. This position also requires the employee to work outdoors in various
weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
ELEVATOR OPERATOR - SYRACUSE
This position is responsible for grain inventories, conditioning,
loading and unloading grain, warehousing and general cleaning
and maintenance. 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a grain
handling facility is preferred but willing to train the right candidate. A valid CDL with a clean driving record is also preferred.
This is an awesome opportunity to join a reputable company.
Each position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and
paid time off. Interested candidates may stop by the main office
located in Johnson, KS or the location in Syracuse, KS to complete an application packet or mail your resume and cover letter
to Skyland Grain, LLC, PO Box 280, Johnson, KS 67855. EOE.
Help Wanted
TLW Land & Cattle
is looking for Farm/Ranch
help. Competitive salary
and benefits. Housing
available. Send resume
to PO Box 611, Syracuse.
Help Wanted: An established Truck, Auto
& Towing Company in
Garden City Is seeking a
full time Diesel Mechanic
with a CDL, must have
own tools. Also seeking a CDL Driver Call
620-275-5252swtrk@
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One of the leading Healthcare
Facilities in Kansas is
currently seeking:
Long Term Care Certified
Nurse Aide:
We currently have two PRN
positions; this may include
evenings or weekends. Duties
may also include some
laundry.
Purchasing/Accounts
Payable:
We are looking for someone
with at least a year of related
experience and/or training in
this area. Associates degree
preferred but not required.
For more information and an
application see our website
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Email tkleymann@mygchs.
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Or call Tiffany Kleymann at
620-376-4221.
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384-1895
For Sale
2004 22 foot Keystone
RV with lots of amenities.
Slide out Dinette and Living
Room with beds. Bedroom
with Queen bed. Stabilizing
hitch. Have to see to appreciate. 620-384-6912.
1600 sq. ft. IRC HOME
FOR SALE.
3 bedroom 2 bath, great
Utility Room. Basementready Home only
$89,900!
Call us today (620) 2770707
or stop by our website
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New Location
Beginning April 1, 2012
Alyse Houston, C.M.T.,
will be offering
Massage Therapy
at
Tone-N-Trim
Fitness Center
111 N. Barber St.
Syracuse, KS, 67878
on
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Call
(620) 499-9176
For an appointment
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Public Notices
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Monday, April 16, 2012 from 12:00-6:00pm
&
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 8:00am- 12:00pm
Syracuse Elementary School
408 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
Children must be turning 5 Years Old by September 1, 2012
Please Bring:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Number
Immunization Records
To Set Up An Appointment or for Questions Call
the Elementary Office at 620-384-5203
**All children turning 5 years old by September 1, 2012 are
REQUIRED to attend the screening.
PRUEBAS PARA LA ENTRADA AL KINDER
Lunes, 16 de Abril de 12:00-6:00pm
Martes, 17 de Abril de 8:00am-12:00pm
Escuela Primaria de Syracuse
408 Norte de la Calle Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
Para los niños que cumplirán 5 años para el 1 de Septiembre de 2012
Por favor, traiga:
Certificado de Nacimiento
Número de Seguro Social
Tarjeta de Vacunas
Para hacer una cita o si tiene preguntas llame a la Oficina de la
Primaria al 620-384-5203
**Todos los niños que cumplen 5 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2012
son requeridos a asistir a la entrevista preliminar del Kindergarten.
PRE-SCHOOL ROUNDUP
Friday, April 13th 8:00am – 4:00pm
Syracuse Elementary
408 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
Child Must Be 4 Years Old by August 31, 2012
You Will Need to Bring:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Social Security Card
Free Physical Provided by Health Department
Any Question Call Heather Durler at:
620-384-5203 extension 3041
Students will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis.
Child must be brought to the round up.
PRUEBAS PARA LA ENTRADA AL PRE-ESCOLAR
13 de Abril 8:00am-4:00pm
Escuela Primaria de Syracuse
408 Norte de la Calle Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
Los niños deben tener los 4 años para el 31 de Agosto del 2012.
Necesita traer:
Acta de Nacimiento
Tarjeta de Vacunas
Tarjeta de Seguro Social
Exámenes Físicos Gratis Ofrecidos por el Departamento de Salud
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, llame a Heather Durler al:
384-5203 ext 3041
**Los estudiantes que llegan primero, estarán matriculados primero.
Los niños deben estar traídos a la junta de “round up”.
Notice of Hearing
The Hamilton County/City of Syracuse Planning Commission
will be conducting a Public Hearing on Wednesday April 18th, 2012
6:00 PM at the Hamilton County Court House, Commissioners
Room. For the purpose of discussing proposed amendments to
Section 2-Definitions and Section 14-Airport Zoning of the Hamilton
County/City of Syracuse Zoning Regulations. Copies of the proposed changes are located at the Hamilton County Court House.
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USD 494 Distributes
Educational Survey
USD 494 Site Council is in
the process of distributing an
educational survey to parents
of students in school as well as
community members. These surveys will be sent home to parents
from the schools, and they will be
placed in businesses throughout
Syracuse so any individual who
wishes to complete a survey may
do so. We hope to have all surveys
back to us by the first of April. If
you choose to participate, thank
you in advance for your input.
2012-2013 Cheer Squad
Selected
Junior High
Faith Barnes
Jackie Englert
Joyia Giancola
Paola Varela
Chrissy Batchelor
Macey DeWeese
Kendi Keller
Kate Plunkett
“A” Honor Roll
Faith Barnes
Rafael DeLaRosa Salcido
Tayler Dillon
Christian Gonzalez
Kelly Hedberg
Payden Hook
Magali Martinez
Jose Antonio Pizano
Reina Seal
Alex Simon
Reagan Wilson
“B” Honor Roll
Sydnie Andazola
Cort Barnes
Roxi Barr
Bryce Beaman
Jackie Englert
Joyia Giancola
Trinity Hemphill
Leonel Martinez
Nayeli Muela
Michael Owens
Garrett Wilson
Eighth Grade Students
Principal’s Honor Roll 4.00
GPA
Laura Geven
Mallory Horton
Savanah Jantz
Madison Stum
“A” Honor Roll
Natalie Acosta
The Forensics team traveled
to Leoti on Saturday. They
were 2nd out of 11 teams – just
behind Jetmore and ahead of
Garden City. We didn’t qualify
any others for state competition,
but we had some students break
for finals and place for the first
time all year. The judging was
really tough at this tournament!
Karla Perez brought
home 5th place in
Extemporaneous Speaking.
Stephanie Geven placed
4th in Informative Speaking.
Jamie Helton placed 7th
in Informative Speaking.
Rachel Horton brought home
5th place in Dramatic Solo Acting
Brett Doze and Alberto
Ibarra placed 4th in their duet.
Individual Results:
Lupe Gonzalez and Erick
Gutierrez placed 6th in their duet.
Alberto Ibarra and Carly Herrera
The team travels to League
brought home 5th place in IDA. Tournament on Wednesday.
Brittany Gray
Rachel Horton
Dakota Garcia
Alex Englert
Blanca Talamantes
Haley Bennett
Heather Bonnette
Mallory Horton
Haley Bennett
Heather Bonnette
Kalie Brownlee
Miguel Gonzalez
Melissa Hernandez
Diego Leyva
Deanna Lovato
Marlon Martinez
Alisia Naranjo
Daniel Orozco
Lance Stimatze
Shania Wilson
Chelsea York
“B” Honor Roll
Alexandra Alejo
David Cashler
Casey English
Eddy Garcia
Juan Gonzalez
Gloria Herrera
Marco Medina Jacobo
Esau Moreno
Luis Perea
Jason Ramos
Lupita Ramos
Trae Valentine
Destiny Vasquez
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High School
USD 494 3rd Nine Weeks
Honor Roll Announced
Seventh Grade
GPA
Lauren Durler
Caitlyn Housholder
Raul Leyva
Megan Phillips
Paola Varela
Emily Westeman
Catie Wharton
Madison Wilson
Forensics Results
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GO
DAWGS
“B” Honor Roll
Cameron Coleman
Spencer Durler
Alexhandra Englert
Cesar Leyva
Joanna Ramon
Blanca Talamantes
Ashley Tucker
“B” Honor Roll
Sam Gerard
Brittany Gray
Yudi Martinez
Elizabeth Peckum
Scot Schwieterman
Miriam Varela
Austin Wilson
Tenth Grade Students
GPA
Levy Moreno
Dallie Vernon
Wayne York
Twelfth Grade Students
GPA
Jace Coleman
Caitlyn Horton
J.D. Howell
Blake Miller
Alia Neubrandt
“A” Honor Roll
Madison Brown
Darian Cashler
Jose Diaz
Kelin Eichorn
Sam Feaster
Giselda Gonzalez
Griselda Gonzalez
Casey Hatcher
Carly Herrera
Paige Hook
Jaycee Housholder
Derrick Kester
Luz Martinez
Luis Montes
Karla Perez
Rachel Platt
Miguel Romero
Tori Tucker
Ron Wilson
Erik York
“A” Honor Roll
Dallas Barnes
Skyler Carter
Tierney Cashler
Amy Norton
Kiah Rash
Mia Wilson
“B” Honor Roll
Kassie Baeza
Carlos Calderon
Dakota Garcia
Guadalupe Gonzalez
Jamie Helton
Rosa Montes
Morgon Stum
Ninth Grade Students
GPA
Sydney Brown
Guadalupe Leyva
Jake Phillips
Delaney Pollart
Lakota Stucky
Gabriel Upson
Eleventh Grade Students
GPA
Brett Doze
Rachel Horton
Jose Ramos
“A” Honor Roll
Dex English
Chase Keller
Maria Montes
Monica Valenzuela
Justine Wilson
“A” Honor Roll
Randi Englert
Stephanie Geven
Erick Gutierrez
Leonel Romero
Chris Shuman
Tyler Timm
“B” Honor Roll
Jimmie Darnell
Andrea Henry
Juan Carlos Miramontes
Merista Newton
Gary Parks
Coleton Valentine
Luis Zapata
Congratulations to all 3rd Nine Weeks
Honor Roll Students
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Women
pal elections had been published
in local newspapers. The law
passed in January of 1887. This
gave women only three weeks before the election to run for office.
At the time of the election,
there were two newspapers in
the city of Syracuse. One was
the Syracuse Journal, and the
other was the Sentinel. Both
papers urged women to vote.
The Sentinel urged women to
vote, “but don’t vote the way
your husband, your best fellow, or anyone else tells you…”
Syracusan women took that
advice to heart. Not only did
they vote, but they put into office
women who would oversee the
town and resolve its problems.
They proved at the first city
council meeting they were up
to the task when they undertook
the problem of chickens running
loose by putting into place a city
ordinance requiring chicken owners to enclose their birds. They
also required that homeowners
put sidewalks on their property.
At the end of their terms, none
sought re-election. Rather, they
passed the responsibilities of city
government onto others. By the
early 1890’s, women in politics
in Hamilton County were pretty
much done. But Syracuse’s past
trailblazers remain relatively
unknown among its modern
inhabitants. Unfortunately, none
of these women left behind accounts of her life, so not much
is known about them. Their
example, however, still stands
today as a model of civic engagement regardless of gender.
NHS Inducts New Members
City
dress at 405 while his house is
numbered 407. He now faces
a choice to keep the 407 numbering in use for 30 years or
change to the 405 address.
“In his situation, where he has
two lots, we have some freedom
to use common sense,” Phillips
said. “We have the flexibility to
make changes for public safety.”
According to Phillips, residents
of Syracuse and Hamilton County
March 28, 2012
may face the same issue as Keller.
Emergency services will look at
each issue on a case-by-case basis.
“[Residents] can contact me
with any questions,” Phillips
said. “We want to get it right
and have a system that makes
sense to emergency response.”
As a public service, the City
of Syracuse has offered to provide free house numbering for
homeowners upon request.
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Residents may call for placement on the list to have the
official 911 address number
painted on their home in black
or white paint in block letters.
“This is a good public service we can offer at a minimal cost,” Stephens said. “Just
call City Hall and have your
name placed on the list.”
The USD 494 Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members last Thursday, March 22 at the
McCoy Auditorium at the Syracuse High School. Those inducted, pictured to the left, top L to R, sophomore Amy
Norton, senior Paige Hook, and sophomore Kassandra Baeza; and middle L to R, were: junior Austin Wilson,
sophomore Wayne York, and junior Tyler Timm. Also during the ceremony, the graduating seniors, bottom, were
presented gold cords to be worn during graduation signifying their achievement as NHS members; adviser Kent
Brown made the presentation.
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County and city government
Commissioners Meet
The March 20, 2012 meeting of the Hamilton County
Commissioners was called to order
on time with four Commissioners
present. The Agenda was accepted as presented. The minutes
of the March 13, 2012 meeting
were approved as presented.
Next, Mr. Mike Buxton,
Director of Rural Operations,
discussed the following with
the Commissioners:1.) The
cost of repairs to the Coolidge
Grade. 2.) Specifications regarding any new trucks to be purchased by the Road Department.
Next, Jeff Trotman, Mapping/
Marker Committee, representing
the Santa Fe Trail Association,
discussed the installation of
signs for the Santa Fe National
Historic Trail. After discussion,
it was moved that Hamilton
County authorize the Santa Fe
Trail Association to identify and
erect official national historic trail
signs on roads along the Santa
Fe National Historic Trail within
Hamilton County, with the County
agreeing to furnish the signs
posts and hardware and installation of such signs. The Motion
was unanimously approved.
Next, Janice Hammond,
Director of the VIP invited the
Commissioners to a benefit breakfast at the Sunflower Square on
March 24, 2012. She also invited
them to serve the luncheon meal
on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Next, movement was made
for a 15-minute executive session in order to discuss matters
regarding non-elected personnel,
with all Commissioners, County
Attorney, and Mike Buxton present. The Motion was unanimously
approved. The executive session
began at 10:05 a.m. and the regular meeting resumed at 10:20 a.m.
Next, movement was made
for a 5-minute executive session in order to discuss matters
regarding non-elected personnel, with all Commissioners and
the County Attorney present.
Commissioner Puckett seconded.
The executive session began
at 10:20 a.m. and the regular
meeting resumed at 10:25 a.m.
The 5-Year Plan was reviewed.
Next, Coolidge Grade was
discussed with Mr. Buxton.
Next, it was decided to start advertising for the Courthouse janito-
Hamilton County
Sheriff’s Department
Daily Log
Friday, March 16, 2012
EMS Run; VIN Check;
Controlled Burn; VIN Check;
Funeral Escort; Traffic Stop 1200
E. Avenue A Verbal Warning
for Speed; Motorist Assist;
Controlled Burn; 911 wrong
number; Civil Process attempt;
Traffic Stop U50 and Milemarker
27 Verbal Warning for Speed;
Suspicious Vehicle; 911 misdial;
Controlled Burn; Traffic Stop
Avenue B and Johnson Verbal
Warning for Unsafe Lane Change
and Defective Headlamp; Traffic
Stop Avenue A and Hamilton
1 male arrested for Driving
Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Controlled Burn; Traffic Stop
U50 and Milemarker 28 Verbal
Warning for Speed; Motorist
Assist; Civil Process attempt;
Civil Process 1 Personal Service
and 1 Residential Service; Civil
Dispute; Civil Process attempt;
Civil Process attempt; Civil 1
Process Personal Service and
1 Residential Service; Agency
Assist; 911 Hang-up; 911 Hang-up; Hang-up; Civil Dispute; Theft by
Stolen Property; Animal Control. Deception; Suspicious Subject;
Court Order Violation; EMS
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Run; EMS Run; 911 from the
911 reference substance leaking school; Misdemeanor Theft;
from train all okay; 911 Hang-up; Probation Violation; Stolen
Civil Process attempt; Civil Vehicle report; 911 kid playProcess attempt; Motorist Assist. ing with phone; VIN Check.
Monday, March 19, 2012
School Zone; Conceal Carry
Fingerprinting; School Zone;
Littering complaint; Suspicious
Incident; Fire Drill at Hospital.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tr a ff i c S t o p U 5 0 a n d
Milemarker 4 Verbal Warning
for Speed; Traffic Stop 208 E.
Highway 50 Verbal Warning
for No Brake Lights; Animal
Control call; Welfare Check;
School Zone; Traffic Stop U50
and Milemarker 3 Citation issued
for Speed 80 on a 65; Suspicious
Incident; Traffic Stop S. Main
1 male arrested for Driving
Under the Influence of Alcohol
Inmate Bonded Out; 911
Thursday, March 22, 2012
911 call; Controlled Burn;
Civil Process Business Service;
Criminal Damage to Property;
EMS Run; School Zone; VIN
Check; Civil Process attempt;
Civil Process Personal Service;
Funeral Escort; Misdemeanor
Theft; Suspicious Vehicle;
Harassment complaint;
Suspicious Incident; Traffic
Stop U50 and S. Main Verbal
Warning for Headlight Violation;
Traffic Stop U50 and Milemarker
12 Verbal Warning for Headlight
Violation; Traffic Stop U50 and
milemarker3 Verbal Warning for
Headlight Violation; Traffic Stop
U50 and Milemarker 3 Verbal
Warning for Headlight Violation.
rial position the first week of April.
Next after review and discussion, it was moved to approve payment of the warrants
in the amount of $18,649.10.
It was unanimously approved.
As there was no more business to come before the meeting, it was moved the meeting be adjourned. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
City Council Meeting
The regularly scheduled
meeting of the Syracuse City
Council, Monday, March 12,
began on time with four of
five councilpersons present.
There were no public concerns.
A motion to approve the agenda
as provided was approved. A
motion to accept the minutes
from the last meeting in February
2012 was approved. A motion to approve the payment of
Appropriation Order #872 in the
amount of $116,319.61 passed.
John Platt, owner of Q’s Corner
Daylight Donuts described the
parking problem in front of his
establishment on Main Street.
Next door, the apartment tenants
park in front of his store, keeping customers from using the
parking spaces. For example, one
Saturday, there were 14 cars lining
that side of the street. He placed
notes for people to move and they
did. He requested the city look
into fixing the problem. A motion
to place signs for 1-hour parking
from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first
two stalls on the West side of the
South end of North Main Street.
City Fire Chief, David Stimatze,
brought to the council an opportunity to partner with the county to
purchase a new generator for the
emergency radio repeater. A motion was passed to approve setting
aside $1,250 to match the county
money for the equipment. A motion to table the purchase of SCBA
air packs until the April meeting so
quotes could be received passed.
The health insurance discount was discussed in the employee benefits committee and
they recommended a $250 deductible discount for qualifying
employees on an annual basis.
A motion for approval passed.
A motion to approve the bid
from Inland Potable Services
standpipe cleaning contract passed.
The City received two quotes
for a new trash truck. A motion
to approve the purchase of a
new trash truck in the amount of
$125, 511 from Downing passed.
H o u s e
n u m b e ring project was discussed.
An office camera was found
for purchase and was inside the
range of the approved budget.
A motion to approve the
expense of up to $4,000 for
new dog kennels per John
Armstrong’s suggestion passed.
Yearly expenditures for keeping
dogs at the City Pound were provided to the council and it was suggested the council make a decision
on specific dog euthanasia policy.
A motion to table the subject to the
April meeting so the committee
may review the issue was passed.
Per the Kansas Open Meeting
Act, any city committee must
notify Linda if they intended
to meet so the city may post
the meeting notification.
The city council agreed to
look at options available for
the purchase of a new computer server for the city office.
A motion to approve the last
shipment load of 500 trout to
be placed in Sam’s Pond was
passed for an amount of $700.
The city had already received
the money for the shipment. The
Pond Committee will be looking into the contract for 2013.
Reports:
Sand Park: good weather and
good turnout so far; a motion light
is out and have bought a replacement - it has paid off in catching a
few folks w/o tags or paying; new
bathrooms up; pond committee
will meet later in the month to
discuss ways to better the pond.
John Kennedy: reworking airport zoning and
will discuss this in April.
City Administrator: Pipe under construction soon; failed
chorine test due to the line;
recommend percolation test
on sewer pond; need to rent a
saw to make cut in pavement to
prepare for pipe construction.
Mayor: Will share open meeting act with all city committees;
4-wheeler traffic will resume soon;
have set two more grills in city parks.
City Clerk: Office is running
well; 4th of July celebration
will be held at the Sand Park.
Round Robin: City Attorney
- Sand Park easement is not
settled, still working on it.
John Armstrong - will call this
week about the lease-purchase
agreement for the new trash truck
A motion to adjourn
was passed at 7:34 p.m.
Economic
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Two weeks ago, I was pleased
to coordinate the check presentation from Skyland Grain to the
Syracuse Food Pantry for a total
of $600. I was joined by Kirstin
Seal from the Syracuse Food
Pantry and David Rodriguez and
Danny McLarty from Skyland.
Businesses giving back to the
community is what makes
our community such a great
place to live. I want to thank
Skyland Grain for their support.
Also last week I attended the
Syracuse Fall Festival Committee
meeting. We met to discuss the
vendor application. This next
fall we are planning on holding
a fall festival. This is an opportunity for our local residents
to showcase their arts and crafts.
We also will be hosting anyone
from outside the community that
wishes to bring their products
to festival. Currently we are
planning to have the festival on
Main St. It is our hopes that this
will bring in a number of people
into Syracuse. It is a great opportunity for us to showcase the
assets we possess in our community. As we move forward with
this project I will keep everyone
updated. Thank you for reading.
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By Rene
McDonald
20 years ago
Dr. Bruce R. Alter, M.D., his
wife, Leticia, and son Bobby,
will move to Syracuse on May
11. Alter says he is coming to
Syracuse for the same reasons he
went to St. Francis. “It is not because I am not trained or am not
competent,” he said. “I have decided on my own to go to a small
town because I look forward to
it for the reason most people
want to live in small towns;
pride, family and schools.”
Factors that helped convince
that Syracuse would be a good
place to move to included reading, The Syracuse Journal article concerning the hospital
board’s decision to cancel the
Essential Access Community
Hospital/Rural Primary Care
Hospital Program, and the enthusiasm shown by the physicians recruitment committee.
Mrs. Alter said the all day kindergarten classes offered by the
elementary school impressed her.
Alter served as an orderly,
surgical technician, research lab
tech. and aphysician’s assistant
before becoming a doctor. “I
did sort of a step ladder thing,
mainly because I had to work.”
Dr. Alter received his physician associate degree in
1973 from Duke University.
Because of his age, 34, at
the time, he had difficulty being accepted to U.S. Medical
Schools, so he moved to
Mexico, where he attended the
University of Chihuahua, one
of the top three medical schools
in Mexico, graduating in 1982.
Dana Watts, daughter of
Doug and Becky Wallace and
Ron and Jennie Watts won the
Hamilton county spelling bee,
and is now eligible for the state
spelling bee in Topeka, April 11.
Ricky Oquendo, son of Saul and
Maria Bustillos, placed second.
Mike and Stephanie
March 28, 2012
Hamilton County History
Westeman, Syracuse, are pleased
to announce the birth of a daughter, Mandy, March 7, 1992.
Grandparents are Rodger and
Donetta Westeman, Syracuse,
J. C. and Donna Webb, Manter.
Great grandparents are Bertha
Donnel, Syracuse and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Westeman of Johnson.
Todd and Sharon Huser,
Kendall, are proud to announce
the birth of a daughter, Racheal
Anne, born March 11. She was
welcomed home by her older
sister, Sara and her older brother,
George. Grandparents are
Lawrence and Betty Herrmann
and Arland Huser, of Syracuse
a n d S a n d r a H u s e r, H a y s ,
Kansas. Great grandparents are
Vivian Huser, Greeley, Colorado
and Eldon Reed, Syracuse.
30 years ago
Hamilton county 4-H members had a good day at the
regional 4-H club day at Leoti,
earning four blue ribbons and
five red awards. The regional
event was held at Leoti High
School, with 4-H members from
Hamilton, Kearny, Greeley,
Wichita, Lane, and Ness counties participating in a variety of
events. Blue ribbon winners
were Lisa Finkenbinder, Sean
Wilcoxen, Randy Potter and
Lana Whitfield. The Willing
Workers club was a red ribbon
winner with its model meetings. Also receiving red awards
w e r e D a v i d F i n k e n b i n d e r,
Lisa Finkenbinder,
a n d R a e Ly n n C l a r y.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Klassen of
Kendall announce the engagement of their daughter, Kitty,
to Jimmy Banning, son of Mr.
and Mrs. James Banning of
Johnson. Kitty will be a 1982
graduate of Lakin High School.
Jimmy is a 1981 graduate of
Stanton County High School.
A May 28 wedding is planned
Mrs. Raymond (Maurine)
Urton has been recognized as
Employee of the Month for
March in the Smoke Signal,
publication of the Railroad
Savings and Loan, with home
offices in Newton. The article
was accompanied by a picture
of Maurine at work at the Lyle
Baker Agency in Syracuse.
Several farm burglaries which
occurred here last December
and January apparently have
been cleared up and warrants
have been issued for the suspects. Thefts were from the
Cheatum farm, Frances Rector
farm, David Jantz farm and at
the Lampe and Zook farms in
Southeast Hamilton county.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Laney of
Lamar are the parents of a son,
Kristifer Dale, born March 18,
in Lamar, Colorado. Paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Ervin Laney of Syracuse.
Elementary principal,
Frederick Lindenmeyer, recommended to the school board to
leave the kindergarten schedule
as is. He asked the board to
continue the current program
in which Kindergarten students
attend school every day on
alternate days, with the class
broken into two sections. This
program was started in the fall
of 1980, in a move to save
on transportation expenses.
Students had attended half-day,
every day sessions, with rural
students bussed home at noon.
bers of the rural fire department
busy, and firemen have warned
residents to use caution in burning weeds and trash. Extremely
dry conditions have increased
the danger of grass and weed
fires. On Saturday the rural fire
department was called to the
Tom Behrendt home just north
of Syracuse. Trash being burned
in a barrel was blown out when
the wind came up, igniting grass
around it. The flames spread
into some logs and lumber near
a large steal building, but were
extinguished with loss only to
the wood. The home of R. W.
Rees to the east of town, was
endangered by a fire on Sunday
afternoon. He was burning
weeds when the flames spread.
The house was blackened,
but not otherwise damaged.
Robert H. Gale, filed petitions this morning for reelection as Hamilton County
Attorney. He is seeking the
Democratic nomination in the
August primary. Mr. Gale is
seeking his second consecutive
term as County Attorney. He
had served several terms previously before being elected
to the post two years ago.
Two members of the Syracuse
High School basketball team
have been selected to the All
High Plains League team,
named last week by league
coaches. Gaining the honor
were John Simon, a 6-1 senior,
and John Stanley, a 6-2 senior.
They were top scorers and
40 years ago
rebounders for the Bulldogs,
Spring made its official who tied Johnson for third
appearance, with plenty of place in final league standings.
blustery weather to mark its
arrival. Winds blew almost 50 years ago
every day long of the week. A
Spring arrived both in body
few clouds showed up, but no and spirit in Hamilton County
moisture fell. The high tem- last night, following a bleak and
perature was 74 and the low windy day on Tuesday which
was 29 degrees for the week. saw a small amount of moisFires continued to keep mem- ture and a lot of wind. A light
drizzle early Tuesday contained
about .03 an inch of moisture as
measured by George Starkey,
weather observer. Temperatures
have been mild throughout the
week, with the high for the
week being 69 and the low 11.
M r . a n d M r s . Wa y n e
Neilsen are the parents of a
son, born March 7. He has
been named Thomas Eric.
A monument marking the
sight of the Towner School Bus
tragedy will be dedicated at 2:00
on Sunday, March 26, 1962, at
the site near Towner. Lions
Clubs of Towner and Holly
have cooperated in the purchase and construction monument, marking the spot where
5 children and their bus driver
perished when the bus was
stranded during a blizzard the
night of March 26-27, l931.
Construction of a new church
building for the St. Raphael’s
Catholic Church will start
soon following letting of the
construction contract. Krebs
Construction Company of
Garden City was the successful
bidder, with a contract price, following addition of alternate figures, of $100,445.00. Tentative
plans for ground breaking ceremonies, for the new building,
to be built on the block on
which the present church is
located, between Sumner and
Gardner Streets in the northeast part of Syracuse, have
been set for 2:00 April l. St.
Raphael’s Parish Priest is Rev.
Jerome B. Wolf. Members of
the building are Leon Burkhart
is chairman,, John Tracy, Ed
Lampe, Ray Rohlman, Cletus
Simon, Lawrence Herrmann,
Jim Barrett and Joe Durler.
Hamilton County students, at
Fort Hays Kansas State College
for the spring semester, include John Smith of Coolidge,
Dwane Gingerich, and Bill
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Lindner of Kendall, Alton
Ashmore, Delbert Branson,
Gary Crist, Charles Dimmit, Bill
Holdren, Albert Moser, Clifford
Pepper, Ruth Schmidt, Betty
Schroll, Ronald Shamburg and
Thomas Smith, all of Syracuse.
This is The Journal’s birthday,
the start of 77 years of continuous
publication in Hamilton County.
Patricia Stimatz, Jean
Schwieterman, Joyce Wagner,
O r e n e We s t e m a n , W i l d a
Loeppke, Etnah McKinney,
Sharon Baldwin, Caroline
Cook, Kay Jones, Brenda
Lewis, Barclay Mayhew, Suzy
Eberhart, and their sponsor, Mrs. Ruth Johnson plan
to attend the annual Home
Economics hospitality day at
Kansas State University at
Manhattan, on March 31, 1962.
On March 18, a son, Wade
Allen, was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Cauthon of Syracuse.
Airman Basic, James H.
Couch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd
Couch of Syracuse, is being assigned to the United State Air
force Technical Training course
for administrative specialist at
Amarillo, Texas, Air Force Base,
Texas. Couch is a 1961 graduate of Syracuse High School.
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Agriculture
Farmers Forum
Ernie Battin
Art Boltz
The 43rd General CRP Signup
will end on April 6, 2012. Eligible
owners and/or operators may submit
offers for enrollment in competitive CRP Signup up until April 6.
Offers will be ranked based on
the Environmental Benefits Index
nationwide. Persons interested in
offering acreage into CRP or have
acreage expiring from a CRP contract on 9/30/2012 should contact
Willing
Workers 4-H
by Lakota Stucky
Willing Workers 4-H Club
Reporter
The monthly meeting of the
Willing Workers 4-H Club was
called to order on January 4th,
2012. Flag Salute was led by Jayden
Mitchell. Roll Call was answered by
“Who would you be for a day?” We
their FSA Office to discuss enrollment options and to set an appointment. Offers may be completed
by phone, FAX or email as well.
Producers with CRP acreage
expiring on 9/30/2012 may not wish
to reoffer the land back into CRP
preferring to return the land to grazing or crop production. CRP may
NOT be hayed or grazed in the final
year of the contract. There are spehad $1,605.95 in savings. The 4-H
Council voted to sell pizza for the
community fund raiser. The forms
will be in next week and distributed to
4-Hers. The pizza would be delivered
January 31st. The community donation idea was tabled until the next
meeting. There was no old business.
Programs were presented by Morgon,
Miles, Jayden, Cara, Clayton, and
Jake. Next month’s meeting is
February 6th, 2012. Jake moved
and Cara seconded to adjourn the
meeting after saying the 4-H pledge.
Skyland Grain
Producer Safety &
Compliance Meeting
on March 15 at
4:30 pm MT - 4-H Bldg.
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cific requirements that must be met
before breaking out CRP for crop
production. Early Land Preparation
allows producers to begin preparing
seedbed for planting of either 2012
Fall Crop or 2013 Spring Crop, but
there are limitations and requirements that you must be aware of or
a violation may result. DO NOT begin any tillage or chemical application on CRP acreage until you have
consulted with FSA and NRCS and
receive written approval from FSA
before performing any early land
preparation activity on CRP acreage.
Producers with NAP coverage
on Native Grass for Grazing should
certify acreage with the FSA office
by April 15, 2012. Acreage should
be reported 15 days prior to the onset
of the grazing season, which is May
1 for our area. NAP coverage on
Native Grass begins on May 1st.
Again this year, we remind participants that exclusion cages should be
installed or relocated to ensure accurate forage conditions can be monitored. The more exclusion cages
we have installed in the county the
better our data will be when determining a loss. Please report the location of exclusion cages to our office.
Crop Reporting Reminder: 2012
Wheat acreage should be certified
by May 31st. Spring Crops (Corn,
Grain Sorghum, Etc) along with
Fallow, CRP and all other crops and
land uses must be reported by July
15, 2012. Please note the earlier
reporting date for Spring Crops!
Busy
Bears 4-H
by Hannah Fox The club members were then
Busy Bears 4-H Club Reporter reminded to read each county
4-H newsletter to keep up with
“What is your favorite 4-H 4-H activities and deadlines.
project?” was the roll call an- They were also given entry
swered by Busy Bears 4-H Club forms for a t-shirt design contest
members when they met for their being conducted by the State
monthly meeting on March 5th. 4-H Youth Leadership Council.
The meeting was called to order
After a short business meeting,
by president, Caitlyn Horton. the club enjoyed project talks
The Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge given by several club members.
were then led by Hayden Bezona Mallory Horton told about her
and Ty Vernon. Ethan Horton quilting project. Alex Englert
and Fermina Englert led the club told about all of her projects and
in singing “The Hokey Pokey. told about some of the things
Lora Horton, one of the club’s she is planning to do in them.
community leaders, congratulated Hayden Bezona told about his
the club members who had par- beef project, and Ethan Horton
ticipated in Regional Club Days, then told about his cat projand earned the club a 3rd place ect. To finish off the program,
blue ribbon for their skit. She also Hannah Fox told about the sheep
recognized those who competed she has purchased for her sheep
in the Jr. Demonstrations: Isaac project. The club then enjoyed a
Fox, who placed 1st; Hannah game of “Upset the Fruit Basket”
Fox, who placed 4th; and Mallory led by Isaac Fox, Candace
Horton, who placed 5th. She Englert, and Zared Vernon.
also recognized Ethan Horton
The next Busy Bears 4-H Club
for placing 4th in Jr. Readings. meeting will be held April 9th.
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Rustic Rose Under New
Management, New Name
by Carol Roberts
Staff Reporter
The Garden Shed has had
many doors opened and will
s o o n b e o v e rg r o w i n g t h e
Rustic Rose at 104 N. Gates.
The transition of owners from
Tr u d i D e Wi t t t o M a r l e n e
Ashmore is sprouting now.
DeWitt looks forward to continue working in the shop, but
more as a delivery girl than
owner. She is also looking forward to working with her husband Darrin at DeWitt Ag, LLC.
Ashmore began working for
Emogene Walkinshaw at Holly
Floral in 1978 as a delivery
girl and worked her way up to
making flower arrangements
for weddings, funerals and
other occasions. Walkinshaw
is now in the Seasons of
Life Living Center and still
serves as a source of information and help to Ashmore.
While working at the
Hamilton County Library
as the Children’s Librarian,
o n e o f A s h m o r e ’s
unique wreaths
were raffled off each
Christmas to benefit
the Storytime program.
Ashmore looks forward to going through
this new, opened door
and helping the people
of Hamilton County.
She will have a wide
variety of plants and
arrangements for customers to choose from.
“With the shop, I can
enjoy all types of flowers from fresh to dried
to silks,” Ashmore
said. “I will have a new
fresh floral arrangement with a live green
plant incorporated into
the arrangement. After
the fresh-cut flowers
are gone, the green
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Ashmore will also be glad to
repot and rejuvenate houseplants
that need a little extra attention.
The Garden Shed will have a
greenhouse with bedding plants,
shrubs and trees. Pots and potting soil will be available so
customers can plant their selections on-site or let Ashmore
do the dirty work for them.
Ashmore’s door will be open,
and she encourages all to stop by
and see her at The Garden Shed
located at 104 N Gates, just north
of the Hamilton County Museum.
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Agriculture
by Jeff Wilson
Staff Reporter
There is a new building close
to Sam’s Pond and the picnic
area, one that will probably be
used often and be very much
appreciated by park-goers. The
new restroom is the result of
a combined effort from the
Kansas Department of Parks and
Wildlife and the City of Syracuse.
“We received a grant from the
Kansas Department of Parks and
Wildlife for 75 percent of the
cost of the restroom,” said John
Kennedy, Director of Hamilton
County Economic Development.
“The other 25 percent of the
cost was supplied in the form of
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labor from the City of Syracuse
maintenance. They did the installation as their part of the cost.”
The grant request was filed in
May and awarded in November.
More grant applications are being filled out and to file with
the Kansas Department of Parks
and Wildlife for other projects.
But new restroom isn’t the
only new feature in local parks.
“We have had a grill put in
place, and we are looking at putting grills in some of the other
parks in town and more in the Sand
Park in the coming weeks,” said
Joe Stephens, Mayor of Syracuse.
Starting Tomatoes Early
If you would like to have your
tomato plants produce earlier in
the year, there are certain things
to keep in mind. Most people who
try to get a jump on the season set
their tomatoes out early and hope
they do well. However, that is
often not a good plan, as tomatoes
have to have certain requirements
before they will grow well. Those
requirements are an acceptable
soil temperature for root growth
and an acceptable air temperature
for both plant growth and fruit set.
Root Growth: Tomatoes need
a soil temperature of at least 55
degrees to do well. Plastic mulch is
most commonly used to warm the
soil. Several days may be needed
to raise the soil temperature. Check
the soil temperature 2.5 inches deep
in the soil at about 11 a.m. You
may wish to lay a drip irrigation
line before installing the plastic to
make watering more convenient.
Air Temperature: Plants must be
protected from frost. Hot caps or water teepees are placed over the young
plants to provide protection as well
as a higher average temperature to
encourage growth. Eventually the
plants will outgrow the cover and
start to develop flowers. But if the
temperature goes below 55 degrees
at night, tomato flowers may not set.
The plant is not hurt, but the blossom will not set fruit or, if it does
set fruit, the fruit is often misshapen.
For more information on any garden question give me a call 384-5225
or stop by the office for your free
copy of the Kansas Garden Guide.
Pictured to the left are the Cub Scouts from Pack 184 in Syracuse at
their PineWood Derby earlier in the month. The Scouts , top, are (L to
R) Front Row, Conner Ochs, Ethan Taylor, Will Glazier, Andrew Cox (L
to R) Back Row, Chance Ellingsworth, Ruedy Portillo, Dominic, Weis,
Malcomb Seal, Ryan Thompson, Karssen Watson, Tyrell Lyanm. Winners,
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Hunter’s Education Class
Date: April 28th and 29th
Location: 4-H Building
M-F 8-5:30
Sat. 8-Noon
Students must be 11 years old to take Hunter’s Safety. The
class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday April 28th
and Sunday April 29th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no
cost for this class. Anyone born after 1957 needs to have
a Hunter’s Safety card in order to hunt in Kansas. Sign up
sheets are located at Prairie Lanes and the Hamilton County
Courthouse, or you may contact Mike Lewis at 373-2106.
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Market Report
Consignors: 65 Total: 1927
STEERSHEIFERS
3-400#205.00-225.00
3-400# 175.50-205.00
4-500# 187.50-215.00
4-500# 162.50-192.00
5-600# 175.00-200.00
5-600# 150.00-165.00
6-700# 155.00-184.00
6-700# 141.00-153.00
7-800# 152.00-156.75
7-800# 132.00-139.00
8-900#131.00-149.85
8-900# 123.00-129.50
COWS: BULLS: $72-$112
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Wednesday, if possible. Give us a call and
Pairs -$800-$1625
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April 6 - Sutphin Cattle Co. Bull Sale
30 bulls - Limousin, Lim-Flex, Charolais, Black Angus, Red Angus
Closing Market Report
Homeowners & Renters,
Do you really know what you have in your home? If it were
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It’s a Good Idea to Document Your Belongings:
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• Update your inventory (at least annually)
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION
When: March 27, 2012
Time: 10:00
Where: Lakin Memorial Building, Lakin Kansas
Tract 1 - 200 North Main
This tract consists of 4,326 Square Foot building setting on a
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frontage on Main Street and 140’ of frontage on Lincoln Street.
The underground fuel tanks have been removed.
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This vacant lot is 67.6’ x 208’ (14,060.8 Square Feet).
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This vacant lot is 208, x 208’ (43,264 Square Feet).
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Recipes & Stuff
Seen on the Scene
There is a lot happening in Hamilton County that not everyone gets a
chance to see or hear about. This is your space to do that. Please send
your photos of what you’ve seen in the county to [email protected]
by Megan Ashlock
Black Bean Salad
B
This week’s recipe comes to you from the kitchen of Carol Roberts. This is a good
low calorie recipe. It really goes will with tacos for those readers needing a taste
from South of the Border.
2 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and
drained
3 ears fresh corn, cooked, cooled and kernels
cut off the cob
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallots (you’ll need
one medium shallot)
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I like
Colavita)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup chopped cilantro, plus more to garnish
2 Hass avocados, diced
Combine all ingredients except avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover
and chill for a few hours or overnight.
Right before serving, add avocados and
mix gently, being careful not to mash
avocados. Garnish with a few sprigs of
freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve
at room temperature.
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 the South Park was filled with laughter as a group of
local children gathered for playtime and a picnic. The weather was perfect for a funfilled morning with friends!. Photo by Lisa McCarty.
Coins
Heads or Tails? No matter
which way you call it, it’s always
100% chance you will get either
one. Such is not the case when
calling the shots for investments.
The current volatility of the
stock market and unstable economic conditions has many investors thinking outside the box
or you might say “searching for
the Pot of Gold” at the end of the
rainbow, also known as Coins.
When it comes to coins, there
are some many different areas
to touch on it would take this
entire newspaper just to explain
the history, names, and varieties, not to mention the values.
Today, I will touch on the basic
terminology, current trends, cautions, and some of my favorites.
First of all, how many of us
have coins in our pockets, piggy
banks, and jars and don’t have
a clue as to what their “Spot
Value” is? The Spot Value of
a coin coincides with the daily
price of gold and silver. For
example, the “Face Value” of
a penny is one cent. However,
the Spot Value could worth more
than the Face Value depending
on which direction the silver
and gold markets are trading.
There are other factors that
determine the Spot Value of coins.
Several of these factors include
the date on the coin, the design
or picture, the physical condition,
whether it is circulated or uncirculated, and the mint where it was
birthed. Coin experts spend hours
determining values based on
these factors into in-depth details.
Do not be fooled by the Face
Value of your coins. Remember
to look beyond the one cent
mark on your penny and evaluate the coin based on the fac-
tors I have touched on today.
For example, a 1909 Wheat
Penny that has a Face Value of
one cent today has an approximate Spot Value of $1,000. I
have been told to keep an eye
out for coins created before 1964
because there weren’t as many
coins made before this time period which makes them scarce
and valuable. So, I will pass
the “buck” to you and share this
advice. You could be housing a
fortune in your jar sitting on the
bedside table and not have a clue.
I want to familiarize you with
the Mint Marks on coins. Overall
there have been six minting facilities in the United States. Some
of these no longer exist. The
mints are spread across the United
States. Why? Silver miners did
not like to ship raw silver, it was
too difficult and risky. So to reduce these problems, they built
mints as close as possible to the
silver mines. Below are the mint
marks you will see on the coins
and the city the mint was in:
S-San Francisco; D-Denver;
W-West Point; CC-Carson City,
NE (no longer); Unmarked
Coins - Philadelphia.
So when it comes to coins,
what do I look for? The coin I
have been obssesed with lately
is the American Silver Dollar
Eagle. The Silver Eagle was
created in 1986 and the Spot
Value for today is approximately
$40, which is subject to change
tomorrow. There is also the
Silver Dollar Panda from China,
the Spot Value is at approximately $70, the Australian Silver
Dollar Kookaburra Spot Value
is around $55, and the Silver
Dollar Canadian Maple Leaf Spot
Value is also approximately $40.
The 1996 American Silver
Eagle is rare and hard to find.
Why? It is because of the “Key
Date.” The Key Date means it is
valuable and scarce. This term is
commonly used amongst the coin
world. So, what are some other
valuable coins to keep a lookout
for? How about the 1916 Dime?
Right now the Spot Value is
over $1,000. Silver Morgans and
Peace Dollars are also favorites;
depending on the year, condition,
and mint, these coins exceed their
Face Value and beyond. I auctioned off a Silver Dollar Morgan
CC at Jim Cunningham’s auction
in Elkhart for $800. The coin
market is interesting and exciting.
; whether you are a risk taker at
heart or by happenstance find a
coin. Combine all the physical
factors of the coin along with the
volatile gold and silver market
and you can bet it never gets dull.
So, do you really have time
to sit down and value your
coins based on the characteristics I spoke about previously.
Probably not. So what to do?
As a friend from me to you,
please take caution when it
comes to shipping your gold to
one of those 1-800 Numbers.
It is very unlikely they have
your best interest in mind.
It is worth proceeding with
caution when you are seeking the highest value. This is
true with many things. Coins
are tricky because so many of
us know so little about them.
It’s time consuming and sometimes daunting. Seek an expert.
I have contacts of two very honest
and knowlegable coin dealers.
Another option is to take it
to a reputable auctioneer and
expose it to unlimited potential
at an auction. Please do not
fall into the trap of giving your
money away. Surround yourself
with trustworthy experts; it pays.
Let’s join the journey together.
Dump out your coin jar and take
a look or open that box of coins
you inherited and haven’t yet
visited. Don’t be deceived by
their tarnished appearance or
their Face Value. Remember it’s
the combination of factors that
play into their value; do not ignore them. Who said you need a
rainbow to find the “Pot of Gold”.
Don’t wait for it to rain….the
rainbow could be shining now.
Got Coins? Got Questions?
Let’s talk. If I don’t know the
answer, I will find out. I am a
young, energetic auctioneer that
learns something new every day.
I do not claim to know it all. I
am blessed to be surrounded by
people who know more than me.
My goal is to surround myself by
giants so I may be encouraged
by their knowledge and passions
and use it to provide the best,
possible service to our clients.
All of this information is subject to change.

The Syracuse Journal March 28, 2012

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