The Syracuse Journal September 18, 2013

Transcription

What’s Inside ...
Silver Haired
Legislature
Letter to the Editor
…Page 6
…Page 3
SHS Language Club
Fundraiser
…Page 8
75¢
THE
SYR ACUSEJOURNAL
Syracuse, KS
Volume 128, Issue No. 38
What’s
Happening
BINGO
Wednesday, Sept. 4th & 18th
Coolidge School House
Concession Stand Open
Games begin 7 P.M.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The Voice of Hamilton County Since 1885
Hamilton County Sheriff
Arrested For Aggravated Assault
by Marcus Ashlock
Editor
Hamilton County Sheriff
Richard Garza was arrested on
one count of aggravated assault on
Sunday, Sept. 15, in Syracuse, Kan.
At approximately 3:45 a.m. on
Sunday morning, the Hamilton
County Sheriff’s Office received
a 911 call. A response occurred
to the Garza residence and once
Saturday, September 21st
the deputy determined Sheriff
Annual Rotary Scholarship
Garza was involved and no emerNight Golf Tournament
gency services were needed, a
Tamarisk Golf Course
call was placed to the Greeley
@ 3:30 p.m. MST
County Sheriff to request assistance with the investigation.
Sheriff Garza voluntarily
placed
himself on administraSat./Sun. Sept. 21st & 22nd
tive
suspension
pending the
Raising Faith Mime Team
outcome
of
the
investigation.
@ 10:30 a.m Sat. @ SOLLC
@ 7 p.m. Sat. @ Chrstn. Acad. Undersheriff Nicholas Krug will
@ 10:25 a.m. Sun. @ 1st Chr. Ch. act as sheriff during the interim until authorities determine whether
to file any criminal charges.
Hamilton County Attorney, Rob
Wednesday, September 25th
Gale, has requested the Kansas
Community Friendship Meal
Bureau of Investigation (KBI) asUnited Methodist Church
sist Greeley County in the further
@ 5 to 6:30 p.m.
investigation. Gale has also requested the District Judge appoint
a special prosecutor for this matter
to fulfill any prosecutorial duties.
Sheriff Garza was arrested on
one count of aggravated assault,
and the bonding process and his
detention occurred in Hamilton
County. He was held until he posted
WEATHER
bond. The public is reminded all
Sunny
persons are always innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
High: 90º; Low: 60º
Each Wednesday
Bible Study at New Life
Fellowship
“Listening to God”
N. Durfee & Ave B.
@ 7 p.m.
Forecast, Page 9
Word Wise
News
[nooz, nyooz], noun
1. a report of a recent event;
intelligence; information:
2. the presentation of a report
on recent or new events in a
newspaper or other periodical or
on radio or television.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English
newis, plural of newe new
thing,
This Week in History
from
History.com
Sep. 18, 1793
Capitol cornerstone is laid
Sep. 19, 1957
Nevada is site of first-ever
underground nuclear explosion
Sep. 20, 1973
King triumphs in Battle of Sexes
Sep. 21, 1780
Benedict Arnold commits treason
Sep. 22, 1862
Lincoln issues Emancipation
Proclamation
Sep. 23, 1875
Billy the Kid arrested for first time
Sep. 24, 1789
The First Supreme Court
Hamilton County Sheriff Richard Garza in a photo from April 2013. Photo from Syracuse Journal archives.
Incoming Farm Bureau CEO SHS Yearbook
Visits Syracuse
Staff Attends
Workshop
by Krista Norton
Staff Reporter
Terry Holdren, former resident of Syracuse, was the guest
speaker at the Hamilton County
Farm Bureau’s annual meeting Saturday, Sept. 7th. Other
guests included Russ Jennings,
representative for 122nd district;
Lynn Ballenger, representative
of Tim Huelskamp; and Kori
Davis, 9th Kansas Farm Bureau
Ninth District representative.
Holdren has worked with
the Kansas Farm Bureau for
more than 20 years and will
soon succeed retiring CEO, Dan
Yunk in early 2014 at the annual meeting. Working with the
bureau seems unreal to him.
“If you would have told me a kid
from Syracuse would someday be
the CEO of an agriculture organization which leads the state in being the largest ag organization in
the State of Kansas, I would have
said, ‘No way,’” Holdren said.
Holdren comes from a long
line of agriculture families with
both sides of his family, Potter
and Holdren, homesteading in
the Bear Creek Community in
Southwest Hamilton County.
Holdren recalls his “Grammy”
by Diane Leonard Talamantes was so excited about
The Syracuse Journal/Krista Norton
Holdren attending the state annual Farm Bureau meeting in
Topeka; however, today the state
Farm Bureau meeting is held in
a beautiful facility in Manhattan.
Holdren reported by the year
2050, there will be a need for the
agricultural industry, nationwide,
to increase production by 70
percent to meet the needs of the
people depending on it for food.
“This is a challenging time
in the state and country, and
we need more Farm Bureau
members like you to help feed
the nation,” Holdren said.
Holdren’s closing comments
were a challenge the members
See CEO page 5.
Guest Reporter new ideas she was learning at
the workshop, she approached
Syracuse High School year- Levens during one of the breaks
book staff and sponsor, Rhonda and volunteered to do the football
Levens, attended a Jostens work- and cheerleading pages this year.
shop at Garden City Community
Levens said the staff is ahead
College on Wednesday, Sept. 11, of schedule, having already
2013, featuring John Cutsinger, completed the ladder diagram,
a Jostens Creative Accounts which plans out the pages in
Consultant from Ocoee, Fla. the book, and all of the staff has
The complimentary work- signed up for page assignments.
shop was sponsored by Jake
“This is an energetic
Wright, the Jostens represen- group of girls,” Levens said.
tative for southwest Kansas.
The chosen yearbook theme
Cutsinger trains staff and high for this year is “More;” more
school students about yearbook students getting involved in
design, photography and writing. school activities, more students
“He presented the informa- on the honor roll, more positive
tion in an excellent way to get changes in school spirit and more
his points across,” Levens said. Common Core State Standards.
He encouraged students to try The staff shared its ideas for
to show each student three times the theme with Cutsinger, who
in the yearbook, while avoid- encouraged them to go with it.
One change the staff wants to
ing excess in their coverage.
Madison Stum volunteered make to the yearbook is in the
for an activity and received a student life section, specifically
yearbook nerd t-shirt. Sydney the specialties spread, incorporatBrown shared ideas Syracuse ing modules. For example, using
yearbook staff is currently using
to receive $20 for lunch. Blanca See Yearbook page 5.
Feel the power of free accounts that pay you back in ways that matter most.
Learn more at Kasasa.com/fnbsyracuse.
• Page 2
The Syracuse Journal
September 18, 2013
Announcements and family living
Senior
Subjects
by Janice Hammond
Obituaries
Cathy René Holloway
1965 - 2013
Cathy René (Smith) Holloway passed away on Saturday,
Summer is coming to an end, and local fresh produce will start to
be limited, but you still need to add fruits or vegetables to your diet. Sept. 7, 2013 at the age of 48, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She
was born on Jan. 21, 1965 in Birmingham, Ala. the daughter
What was the last fresh fruit or vegetable you ate? If you of John Clarence Smith, Sr. and Eunice Ann (Arledge) Smith.
Cathy began her life in Birmingham and at the age of three she
cannot remember, maybe you are not getting enough. Fruits
and vegetables have many important vitamins that are dif- moved to Chicago, Ill. She attended school in Chicago until the age
ferent from other foods you eat such as vitamins A and C of 13, when she moved to Erie, Penn. She attended Strong Vincent
and folic acid. Fresh fruits and vegetables have the added High School, graduating in 1982. In 1983, she married Donald
benefit of fiber that can help you guard against constipation. Lambing in Erie, they later divorced. To this union two children
If a chewing problem is the reason you eat few fruits and were born, Donald and Adam. Cathy moved to Germany for a short
vegetables, try softer choices like ripe bananas, baked win- three years and returned to Erie. In 1990, she moved to Anchorage,
t e r s q u a s h , s l i c e d p e a c h e s a n d s t e a m e d v e g e t a b l e s . Alaska where she worked as a Medical Assistant. In 1993 she moved
When choosing canned or frozen vegetables and fruits, look for to Holly, Colo. and continued working as a Medical Assistant. In
ones without a lot of sauces or salt. Choose canned fruits and veg- 1998, she moved to Coolidge, Kan. where she met and married
etables that are either low in sodium or in their own juices or water. Steven Holloway on July 1, 2013 in Lamar, Colo. They continued
You need at least eight ( 8-ounce) glasses of beverages per to lived in Coolidge, and resided there until her untimely passing.
Cathy enjoyed camping, traveling, collecting anything that was
day. Try to get at least three or four of these from water and
the rest can come from other beverages. Try to limit bev- an antique, took great enjoyment in going to casinos, and she dearly
erages that are high in caffeine. Drinking liquids at meal loved her dogs, and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother,
times can make chewing and swallowing easier. Also, getting enough fluid helps reduce your chances of constipation. John Clarence Smith, Jr. She is survived by her spouse, Steven R.
Holloway; two sons, Donald (& wife Becky) Lambing, and Adam (&
Dinner Night Out will be on Tues. Oct. 1st at the Pizziara at 6:00 pm. wife Michelle) Lambing, both of Erie; two sisters, Dolly Ledesma of
Our Ladies Coffee will be on Mon. Oct. 14th at 9:00am here at the Coolidge, and Barbara (& husband Wayne) Gueltzow, of Macclenny,
center. Our monthly Board Meeting will be on Tues. Oct. 8th at 12:30 Fla.; two grandchildren; and numerous family members and friends.
Memorial Service was held on Saturday, Sept. 14,
pm after lunch. Our monthly Birthday Celebration will be on Wed.
Oct. 16th here at the center during lunch . We will have a Benefit 2013 at the Fellers Funeral Home LLC in Syracuse.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu
Lunch here at the Senior Center on Sat. Oct. 12th from 11am to 1
pm to help raise money for our Center and the programs that we have of Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the Cathy
here. The menus will be Chicken or Beef and Noodles, Hot Roll, Fresh Holloway Memorial Fund and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home &
Vegs. and a Drink for a Donation. We will have evening cards here Monuments LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100.
at the Senior Center on Thur. Oct. 3rd and Tues. Oct15th at 6:00pm.
Flu Shots-Tues. Oct. 8th 9am-1pm
Call or Sign-Up by Fri. Oct.4th !!!
Eldon “Bub” DeLosse Reed
Medicare Part-D Sign-Up Day
Wed.Oct. 23th 10-3 @ the Senior Center!!!
Benefit Lunch @ the Senior Center Sat. Oct.12th 11am to 1pm
Serving Chicken or Beef and Noodles, Hot Roll, Fresh Vegs. and
Drink for a Donation!!!!
Northrup Theatre
September 20th - September 22nd at 7 p.m.
We’re The Millers
Rated R
Coming Soon:
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
PG on Sept. 27th - Sept. 29th
Davis Motors would like to introduce two new certified technicians now available to assist you with your service needs. Please ask
to see Allen Garcia, right, or Michael “K-Bob” Roberts, left, if you
have any questions about your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle.
Davis Motors, Inc.
110 W. Hwy 50 in Syracuse
call 384-7361
Since 1944
From the
Stacks…
with Amy Brucker
Teen Room Ribbon Cutting and Open House
After all the hard work fundraising, planning, purchasing,
sanding, painting, and cleaning…it is time to CELEBRATE! The
Hamilton County Library staff, along with the Library Leadership
Group members, invites you to come and celebrate with us the
grand opening of the newly renovated Teen Room. Community
members are welcome to join us Friday, September 27 for the
Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 am, followed by an Open House until 4:00
pm. Refreshments and cake will be served. This will be an excellent opportunity for library patrons and supporters to see the work
that the teens have accomplished over the last 6 months and future
plans for the room. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
Learn & Play This Saturday
Don’t forget that Learn & Play is scheduled for this Saturday,
September 21, from 10:00-11:00 am in the library’s program room.
Any parent with a child birth to five is welcome to join in on the
fun. Services provided by Learn & Play include creative parent and
child activity groups, ages and stages screening for children (twice a
year), and developmental information and material for parents. The
group meets the first Tuesday and third Saturday of every month.
1917 - 2013
Eldon “Bub” DeLosse Reed passed away on Monday, Sept.
16, 2013 at the age of 96 at the Hamilton County Hospital in
Syracuse, Kan. He was born on Sept. 6, 1917 in Sterling, Kansas,
the son of Ernest DeLosse Reed and Greace Rue (Bell) Reed.
Bub began his life in Sterling. When he was one year old his
family moved to Prospect Valley, Colo. He attended Prospect Valley
High School until 1934, when they moved to Coolidge, Kan. He
graduated from Coolidge High School in 1935. He married Phyllis
Hartshorn in Lakin, Kan. On March 17, 1940. To this union two
children were born, Sondra and Skip. Bub worked for Puckett Farms
and later Brent Gould Motors, working as a mechanic. In 1941, he
moved to Emporia, Kan. where he worked as a mechanic at Newton
Brothers Buick, the oldest Buick dealership in the U.S. In 1942,
he moved his family to Bakersfield, Calif. where he was an office
manager of the supply depot at Minter Field Air Force base until
the war’s end. In 1945, he moved to Keenesburg, Colo. and went
into partnership with Claude Hartshorn and Kenneth Barney in a
repair shop. In 1946, he bought a truck and took on hauling jobs.
In 1949, he moved back to Syracuse and started working at Gould
Implement Company as a parts manger. He remained with Gould
Implement until 1975. At that time, he, his son Skip and son-inlaw, Arlan Huser formed R&H Implement company and bought out
Gould Implement Co. He worked at R&H until he retired in 1981.
On May 8, 1993 he Married Dorothy Leslie in Syracuse and they
made their home in Syracuse where he resided until his passing.
Bub enjoyed all sports but his first love was basketball. He was
an accomplished player and played “town team” basketball into
his early fifties. He also enjoyed reading, fishing, traveling and
working in his garden and yard. He was a member of the “Chain
Gang” at Syracuse Bulldog football games for many years. Bub’s
greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first spouse,
Phyllis (Hartshorn) Reed; one sister, Marjorie Marie
Cannady; and a great grandaughter, Sara Grace Huser.
He is survived by his second spouse, Dorothy Leslie Reed of
Syracuse; one son, “Skip” (& wife Susan) Reed of Syracuse; one
daughter, Sondra Lee of Lamar, Colo.; one stepson, Kirk Leslie of
Rush, Colo.; two stepdaughters, Renee (& husband Aubrey) Coleman
of Syracuse, and Rhonda (& husband Tim) Haslett of Syracuse;
seven grandchildren: Lory Bacio of Fort Worth, Texas, Todd (& wife
Kimmie) Huser of Syracuse, Tish (& husband Joe) Horton of Pretty
Prairie, Kan., Lei Ann(& husband Tim) Barnett of Colby, Kan., Cody
(& wife Melissa) Reed of Dallas, Texas, Justin Reed of Greeley,
Colo., and Tanner Reed of Ft. Collins, Colo.; 14 great grandchildren,
Adrianna Rankin, Chandra Martines, Ross, Cassondra, and Trey
Barnett, George andd Racheal Huser, Jesse, Alexandra, and Nickolas
Helfrich, Gabriel and Isabel Bacio, Cyrus and Coen Reed; and seven
great great Grandchildren, Jian, Ambriel, and Mariana Martines,
Macey and Talen Rankin, Beau Huser, and Maddox Krien; five stepgrandchildren, Amy (& husband John) Welch of Syracuse, Matthew (&
wife Jenny) Haslett of Syracuse, Lisa (& husband Dave) McCarty of
Colby, Kan., Erik Leslie of Denver, Colo., and Cole Leslie of Hawaii;
six step-great grandchildren, Taylor and Paige Haslett, Maddie and
Ellie McCarty, and Nicole and Jaylon Welch; one step-great great
grandchild, Barron Welch; and numerous family members and friends
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 at 10:00
AM (MDT) at the First United Methodist Church in Syracuse.
Burial will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2013 from 1:00
PM to 7:00 PM (MDT) at Fellers Funeral Home LLC in Syracuse.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In Lieu of
Flowers memorial contributions may be payable to the Syracuse High
School Athletic Fund and sent in care of Fellers Funeral Home &
Monuments LLC, P.O. Box 1253, Syracuse, KS 67878. 620-384-5100.
Sharon Kay (Chancy) Harris
1943 - 2013
Sharon Kay (Chancy) Harris, age 70, went to reside in her Heavenly
home on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 following her battle with lung cancer. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl Chancy and
Grace Nauman; a sister, Constance Louise Chancy; a granddaughter, Kayla Bliss; and loving husband of 52 years, Bill. E. Harris.
She is survived by a brother, Michael Chancy of Austin, Texas; Gracia
Payne of Minneapolis, Kan.; Nieces LeaAne and Larry Cleaver of
Pleasanton, Kan. and Michelle Chancy-Husted of Minneapolis; a nephew,
Frank and Sue Kline of Kansas; four children; Lester Harris of Syracuse,
Kan., Brenda and Butch Stucky of Syracuse; Alvin and Savannah Harris
of Livingston, Texas, and Connie and Randy Smith of Syracuse; eleven
grandchildren; Roger and Tina Stucky of Syracuse, Christine Harris of
Syracuse, Trevor Stucky of Syracuse, Brandy Smith of Oklahoma City,
Okla., Kassandra Nielsen of Hornbeck, La., Nikia Smith of Syracuse,
Lakota Stucky of Syracuse, Jacob Harris of Livingston, Texas, Kacey
McAllister of Syracuse, Bailey Smith of Syracuse, and Amanda Welch
of Syracuse; three great-grandchildren; Elayna Currier of Oklahoma City,
Clara Nielsen of Hornbeck, and Jessie Gibbens based at Jacksonville,
N.C.; and a host of numerous extended family and many, many friends.
Sharon Kay Chancy was born April 5, 1943 in Concordia, Kan. She
attended kindergarten through the 6th grade in Delphos, Kan. and 6th and
7th grades in Minneapolis, Kan. She later went on to receive her GED
from Garden City Community College. During her time after school, she
helped her father run his TV shop. Sharon then met the love of her life,
Bill. E. Harris and they were wed on Sept. 18, 1959. Along with being a
mom of four, Sharon worked along side her husband, Bill as a dispatcher,
which is what eventually brought the Harris family to Hamilton County.
Sharon had many pastimes that she enjoyed; bingo, cheering on her
favorite football team the Denver Broncos, listening to any song Elvis
Presley or Randy Travis wrote, decorating the house for any given holiday, playing poker, scrapbooking for all of her children and grandchildren, eating pinwheels, and sitting around a table with people she loved.
In addition, Sharon’s family was the most important part of her life.
One of her favorite things was getting a family poker night together and
sharing laughs with all of her children. She also loved her role as a grandmother and great grandmother. For many years she was the care taker of
her grandchildren, responsible for making sure they didn’t get hurt and often times, feeding them goodies. She also had a special birthday cake that
she made for each of them. Sharon was always seen at her grandchildren’s
events: rodeos, concerts, sporting events, pageants and performances,
always rooting all of them on and encouraging them to follow their
dreams. Each grandchild had a special bond and connection with her.
Finally, Sharon had a loving, giving heart and caring spirit. She
was a generous, loving, supportive and unselfish woman who always
put other people before herself. She was a wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother and friend. Sharon has left behind the legacy of her
love and perseverance. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the First Christian
Church in Syracuse. There will be no graveside service. Any memorial
donations may be made to the First Christian Church in Syracuse.
Buford Q. Mackey
1928 - 2013
Buford Q. Mackey, 85, was born July 21, 1928 in Dodge City,
Kan., to Howard and Wenonah Mackey. He entered Heaven’s holy
gates Sept. 11, 2013. Buford was a resident of Pueblo, Colo. and
formerly resided in Johnson and Syracuse, Kan. He was a graduate of
Syracuse High School. He worked in the long-time family business,
Mackey Supply and Hardware, in Syracuse. Cremation has taken
place and a private interment service will take place in Syracuse.
Fellers Funeral Home & Monuments, LLC
“Striving for excellence, committed to caring”
Donald L. Fellers • 401 N. Summer • PO Box 1253
Syracuse, KS 67878-1253 • 620-384-5100
BIG C’s Tire & Service Center
Tires - Mufflers - Brakes - Oil Change - Batteries
708 W. Avenue A • Syracuse, KS 67878
• 620-384-6361 24 Hr On-Call Service - 492-5104
“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
Dikeman Appraisal
Sandra Dikeman, State Licensed
Real Estate Property Appraiser
620-384-5484 • Fax 620-384-7483
Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel
206 S. Fifth St. Lamar, CO 81052 (719) 336-9011 or
119 S. Main St. Holly, CO 81047 (719) 537-6229
Monuments & Prearrangements
Psalm 89:15
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall
walk, O LORD in the light of they countenance.
WORD OF GOD
The Mayor’s
Message
by Mayor Joe Stephens
Hi folks. I want to start
off this week by letting you
know I was in Topeka Last
week for a great leadership
briefing. This was a lot of information put out in one day,
but it was worth every minute
of it. I do like to go to these
in hope I can bring something back to our community.
This is the time of year
that is a transitional period.
We have all the summer-time
projects completed or winding down, and get ready for
winter, but, the team is busy
taking care of you. We have
the speed limit and children at
play signs on order for Warren
Street, so hopefully they will
be delivered by next week and
Brian and crew can get them
installed. As a reminder to
everyone, the speed limit on
those streets are 30 mph and
on the east and west side we
have small kids living where
there have not been any in
a long time, so be careful.
With some of the hunting
seasons coming in we will
start to have some visitors
to our community so let’s be
sure to be very hospitable
(as we always are) so they
will go home with a great
impression of our great city.
Next month, I will be assigning the parks committee
with the task of looking into
replacing the old playground
equipment at Benchmark Park,
I mentioned that in last week’s
message. I am also appointing
another committee to look
at ways to possibly place
something on one of our (the
City’s) empty lots at the intersection of Hwy 400 and
Hwy 27S at the red light. I
was thinking of maybe an
old stagecoach or a covered
wagon, but I will let the committee look at it and see what
they suggest. I would simply
like something to be a focal
point at the light (besides the
light itself). So, if you would
like to be on that committee
please let me know before our
next City Council meeting.
Go out and enjoy all of
what Syracuse and Hamilton
C o u n t y h a s t o o ff e r.
As always, have
a
blessed
week.
Holly Medical Clinic
AUCTION
REAL ESTATE
160 ACRES DRY FARMLAND
TUES OCT 8, 2013
10:00 AMMT
LOCATION OF LAND: INTERSECTION OF HAMILTON
COUNTY/STANTON
COUNTY LINE (RD 37) & RD D ON EAST SIDE
APPROX 25 MI SOUTHWEST OF SYRACUSE
LOCATION OF AUCTION: HAMILTON COUNTY FAIR
BUILDING
-------------------------------------------------------------------------LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SW 1/4 OF SECTION 36-26-43,
HAMILTON COUNTY, KS
DESCRIPTION OF LAND: ALL GENTLY ROLLING
TILLABLE FARM GROUND
PRESENTLY IN SUMMER FALLOW
SALE FOR
MORGAN FAMILY TRUST
JUDITH RIFFEL, OWNER
USING
CARRITHERS AUCTION AND REAL ESTATE SERVICE
BOX 121 JOHNSON,KS 620-492-1868
www.carrithersauction.com
Join us for Learn & Play
@ the Hamilton County Library
Services provided by Learn & Play
**Creative parent and child activity groups**
**Ages and stages screening for children, twice a year**
**Developmental information and material for parents**
September 21
October 1
October 19
November 5
November 23
Call Whitnie Housholder at the library with any questions, 384-5622
Comprehensive Family Medicine
L&L
GREENHOUSE
Locally grown Farm-Fresh
Vegetables!
25 to 35% off all remaining
perennial plants
Donations for Angela Simpson
Donations may be left at Valley State Bank for Angela
Simpson or mail them to Valley State Bank,
P.O. Box 1277, Syracuse, KS 67878
Now open Sundays 1-5 p.m.
100 Swafford St. Holly, Co. (corner of 50 & 89)
(719) 537-6044 or (719) 691-5027
[email protected]
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
6:00 PM
New Life Fellowship
124 N. Durffee
384-7453
Pastor Bill Roberts
Sunday
10:30 AM Worship
Wednesday
7:00 PM
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
Kendall United
Methodist Church
Pastor Todd Anthony
373-2400
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Morning Worship
Sunday School
Worship Service
Fellowship Time
Sunday School
Spanish Service
Evening Service
Saint Raphael
Catholic Church
613 N. Sumner
Father Mike Helms
384-7357
10:30 AM
Sunday Service
8:00 AM
Wed. (week day)
Holy Day and Vigil--------call
First Christian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Sunday
9:10 AM Sunday School
10:25 AM Worship & Children’s
Church
10:00 AM
Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
5:00 PM
Sun. Eve Service
6:00 PM Wed Eve Bible Study
First Presbyterian
Church
Southern Baptist
Church
309 N. Main St.
384-7416
Pastor Frankie Valens
601 N. Johnson
Pastor Ardeen Webster
384-7878
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
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
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Sun. Eve Worship
Wednesday
Betel Casa De Dios
407 W. Grant
Pastors Daniel & Maria
Flores
353-5879
10:00 A.M Sunday Morning
7:00 P.M. Wednesday Evening
Sponsored by the Syracuse Food Center
Hwy. 50 • Syracuse • 384-7384
Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM / Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Money orders, postage stamps, lottery, video rentals, catering, cakes, party trays, WIC approved vendor
Staff Reporter
The Northrup Theatre
hosted the first Quarterback
Club of the season on
Saturday September 7 at 9:00
am. Coach John Guerrero
started the Club back up
after being absent for many
years. Guerrero’s goal is to
provide an opportunity for
the community, parents and
p l a y e r s t o c o m e t o g e t h e r,
watch the previous night’s
game on the big screen.
The film lasts about 30-40
minutes with Guerrero and
the players adding comments. Please join Coach
Guerrero and the players
Saturday at 9:00 am. Coffee,
donuts and juice are served.
Coach John Guerrero commenting on the film from the
Syracuse vs. Lakin football game.
Photo by Krista Norton.
The Kansas Silver Haired
Legislature is scheduled to meet
in Topeka on October 1, 2 and 3.
I.B. “Sonny” Rundell, Box 813,
Syracuse, representing Hamilton
County will attend this meeting.
Delegates will consider legislation to be recommended on
to the Kansas Legislature for
consideration. This includes
such topics as returning to
age 65 for the exemption of
hunting and fishing licenses,
support of the Kansas Health
Departments Optimizing
Health Program, elimination
of “payday loans”, and consider legalizing marijuana for
specific medical purposes.
The session will include
Committee Meetings, floor
discussions and final voting on the presented issues.
The Silver Haired Legislature
is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 delegates. All are
over 60 years of age and are
elected from the their county of
residence. The legislature was
established 31 years ago by the
Kansas Legislature and provides
an educational experience in
the political process in addition to providing opportunities
to identify priority concerns
of Kansas Senior Citizens.
Greeley County Community
Learning Center
Ear� Your
High School
Diploma
Success begins with
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE
SYRACUSE POST OFFICE
Week of 9/7/13 through 9/13/13
We delivered for you:
13,711 letters
5,906 newspapers and magazines
352 packages
We handled 27,839 pieces of
mail this week.
403 E. Avenue B
Rev. Bob Leonard
384-7844
612 N. Main 384-7405
Pastor Darrell Holt
by Krista Norton
Rundell To Represent
Hamilton County At Silver
Haired Legislature
Groups meet the first Tuesday and third Saturday
of every month from 10:00-11:00 am,
in the library’s program room
Accepting New Patients
719-537-6642
Northrup Theatre Hosts
Saturday Quarterback Club
A & L Waterwell
410 W. Colorado Holly, CO
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am-5pm
Wednesday 7am – 6pm
Friday 8am – 12pm
Page 3 •
Domestic / Stock Wells / Irrigation / Windmills
Sales & Service
Dave Allen 620-384-7305 Wes Loader 620-493-3111
HCR Box 3A / Manter, KS 67662
Learn & Play Groups are open to anyone with a child birth to five
Call for your appointment today!
September 18, 2013
Greeley County
EDUCATION!
Greeley County CLC
Matt Elder, Coordinator
517 Broadway, Tribune, KS 67879
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (620) 927-0528
Pastor’s Ponderings
by Pastor Frankie Valens
First Christian Church
We have had such a busy
month here at First Christian.
Phyllis and I took a few days
off early in the month and drove
to Colorado for a few days
so we could visit with family
and friends in Castle Rock,
Denver, and Woodland Park.
The very next day after we
arrived home, I spoke at the
monthly Sons of Thunder meeting in Ulysses, singing a few
songs and sharing my testimony.
On Weds, Sept 11th I rode with
Pastor Joe Gould and a few
others to attend a conference in
Topeka. Then, this past weekend we had a guest speaker,
Don Seba, who shared his testi-
mony and sang a few songs for
us. He spoke of his redeemer,
and that got me to pondering.
Although we sometimes feel
a little over-whelmed and busy,
I reflect back to Matthew 11:28
and 29 where Jesus is speaking: “Come unto me, all ye that
labor and are heavy laden, and
I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you, and learn of
me; for I am meek and lowly
of heart; and ye shall find rest
unto your souls.” It reminded
me that Jesus is my redeemer.
I know who my redeemer
is. Literally the word ‘redeem’
means to ‘buy back again.’ It
suggests that something has
been sold or forfeited in order to
pay a debt. Man was originally
created in God’s image. Had he
not sinned he would have lived
forever. But, he fell and sold
out to the devil for a morsel of
food from a forbidden tree. To
redeem these lost ones, the purchase price was accepted as a
complete, satisfactory payment
to meet the demands of God’s
justice and holiness. And now
being set free, we willingly become the slaves of our Redeemer.
“Too many spend time counting
the cost of following Christ,
when they should consider the
cost of not following Him.”
• Page 4
September 18, 2013
Be sure to say “Thank You” to these sponsors who make this page possible.
Corner of Hwy 50/27
Syracuse, KS
620-384-6655
11 N. Main, Syracuse
620-384-7441
620-384-5640
303 S. Main P.O. Box 461
Johnson, KS
620-492-3169
620-353-8344
www.thecannyteam.com
Cross Country
Goodland
Syracuse JH/HS Cross
Country Team travelled to
Goodland on August 30th. This
was the first time we have gone
to Goodland for many years.
We had a goal to get 6 medals
and we met that goal. It was
hot and windy and Goodland
has many hills and a major hill
at the last of every run. Here
are the results of the meet.
Varsity Boys
Chris Shuman – 5th Place
Medal – 18.50;
Brett Doze – 21:15
Varsity Girls
Rachel Horton – 19:58
JV Girls
Morgon Stum – 6th Place
Medal– 22:45
JH Boys
Trinity Hemphill – 3rd Place
Medal – 6:24;
Christian Calderon – 15:11;
Adam Howell – 10:36;
Shay Schwieterman – 7:28
JH Girls
Emily Westeman – 6th Place
Medal – 7:09;
Madison Wilson – 9th Place
Medal – 7:48
Macey DeWeese – 7:50;
Kate Plunkett – 10:21;
Morganne Riley – 10th Place
Medal – 7:49
best and we placed high in all Daniel Roybal – 10th place
categories. Here is the result of medal – 7:15.94 *;
the meet. * means personal best
8th grade boys – 10 medals –
JH Girls - 7th grade girls –
13 boys
10 medals – 17 girls
Shay Schwieterman – 3rd place
Abbi Thomeczek – 1st place
medal – 5:59.62 *
medal – 6:45.34 *;
Riley Baker – 3rd place medal Fr/So Girls – 10 medals – 26
– 6:59.50 *;
girls
Alaina Squire – 5th place
medal – 7:18.78
Emily Westeman – 11th place –
18:58.18 *;
8th grade girls – 10 medals –
Madison Wilson – 21st place –
11 girls
23:03.34;
Destiny Vasquez – 25th place –
Morganne Riley – 5th place
25:03.06 *
medal – 7:05.97 *;
Macey DeWeese – 7th place
Jr/Sr Girls – 10 medals – 25
medal – 7:14.88 *;
girls
Kate Plunkett – 10th place
medal – 7:39.00 *
Morgon Stum – 15th place –
20:35.66 *;
Rissa Brownlee – 17th place –
JH Boys - 7th grade boys – 10 21:00.38 *
medals – 17 boys
Tribune
The JH/HS Cross Country
Team travelled to Tribune on
Saturday, September 14th for
a Cross Country Invitational.
It was slightly windy and cool
but great conditions for a Cross
Country meet because we had
just gotten rain for a few days
before. Our team rose to the Evan Westeman – 7th place
occasion as most had a personal medal – 6:58.88 *;
5TH S MAIN ST, SYRACUSE
620-451-0782 • 620-384-5435
Syracuse 0 0 0 0 — 0
Cimarron 20 27 7 6 — 60
110 W. Ave B, Syracuse
620-384-7451
Stacey Addison, Agent
620-384-5402
The Syracuse Bulldog defense
surrounds a Cimarron Bluejay,
top (Krista Norton); Kassie Baeza
goes in for a dig, bottom left; and
Maddie Stielau knocks one back
over the net, below (Tonya Pollart)
Ark Valley Oil
311 E. Hwy 50, Syracuse
620-384-5313
620-384-5679
Syracuse Chiropractic Clinic
620-384-5338
Syracuse Food Center
620-384-7384
Ramble-N-Restaurant
606 W. Hwy 50, Syracuse
620-384-7425
Varsity
Football
Superior Car Care Center
The Bowling Alley
Scoring
First Quarter
CIM--Ca. Fischer 35 punt
return (Ca. Fischer kick)
CIM--Clark 25 run (Ca.
Fischer kick)
CIM--Ch. Fischer 50 pass
from Ca. Fischer (kick failed)
Second Quarter
from Ca. Fischer (Cooper pass
from Ca. Fischer)
CIM--Pachner 20 pass from
Ca. Fischer (Ca. Fischer kick)
CIM--Ch. Fischer 75 punt
return (kick failed)
CIM--Clark 73 run (kick
failed)
Third Quarter
from Ca. Fischer (Ca. Fischer
kick)
Fourth Quarter
CIM--Cooper 5 pass from Ast
(kick failed)
Premier Cattle Company
3 mi W. 1/2 N of Syracuse
620-384-5711
DeWitt Ag, LLC
Syracuse, Kansas
620-384-4889
Fellers Funeral Home &
Monuments, LLC
401 N. Sumner, Syracuse
620-384-5100
Jerome Lampe
3210 SE CR Y
Kendall, KS 67857 620-384-5759
John Deere Farm Equipment
W. Hwy 50, Syracuse
620-384-7421
Hwy 27 & W. Ave B Syracuse
620-384-8211
Susan Howell, Agent
The Garden Shed
Flower Shop
620-384-7800
308 N. Bentley, Syracuse
620-384-7433
Skyland Grain
Terrill&WestbladeLawOffice
Hamilton County Drug Store
Wood-N-Post Lumber
620-384-5352
5 1/2 S Main, Syracuse
620-384-5751
620-384-5761
302 E. Ave A, W. Hwy 50, Syracuse
620-384-7424
309 N. Bentley, Syracuse
620-384-6307
Scoular Grain Elevator
W. Hwy 50, Coolidge
620-372-8611
Davis Motors
620-384-7361
620-384-7748
Schwieterman Marketing
1616 E. Kansas Ave,
Garden City
620-275-4133
304 E. Avenue A Hwy 50, Syracuse
620-384-7882
Jenny Schwieterman, Agent
620-384-5771
620-384-5640
206.5 N Main Street
Syracuse, KS
620-384-5171
Tone-N-Trim Fitness Center
111 N. Barber, Syracuse
620-384-7571
Syracuse Commission Co.
109 S. Main, Syracuse
620-384-5259
1621 E. Fulton Street
Garden City, KS
620-805-6447
wwww.legacyautocenter.net
Tires - Mufflers
Brakes - Oil Changes
Batteries
Frazee Abstract & Title
620-384-7828
N Durffee & Ave B Syracuse
620-384-7453
BIG C’s Tires & Service Center
708 W. Ave. A, Syracuse
620-384-6361
Gale&Gale Attorneys-at-Law
620-384-5110
The Hub
620-384-6914
Alan’s Repair LLC
308 West Lansing, Syracuse
620-384-6365
By Mavis Long
20 years ago
There are some new faces at
Syracuse schools this year. Jerry Burch is the new elementary
principal. Mr. Burch moved here
from Sayre, Oklahoma with his
wife Lori and two children, Todd,
eighth grade; and Brooke, second
grade. Burch replaces Keith Anglemeyer. Ty Sills is the new elementary physical education teacher.
He will also be the assistant high
school football coach, assistant
junior high basketball coach, and
head junior high track coach. Stills
replaced Nanette Rasmussen.
Lisa Rapier and Michelle Cashler
are the new paraprofessionals.
Blythe Lane celebrated her
100th birthday on Sunday August
29, with a surprise party. Lane
came to Syracuse January 1, 1917,
after teaching in Wichita County.
She and her husband, Dick, and
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F.
Hastings, operated the Ford garage for many years. She worked
at the sale barn for Harry Trussell,
then bought a sale barn at LaJunta,
Colorado. She moved to California and ran a sale barn there. She
owned the Blythe Lane Shoppe
in Syracuse for many years.
Young pro football fans will
have the opportunity to exhibit
their football skills when the Hamilton county Jaycees host an NFL
Gatorade Punt Pass and Kick competition on Tuesday September 12.
Entry forms are available at the elementary school. Top finishers from
each age group at the local level will
advance to a sectional competition.
The Bulldogs booster group is
looking for new members. Officers for 1993-94 year are Ron
Finlay, president; Rhonda Haslett,
vice president; and Janet Weiss,
secretary/treasurer. This Friday
evening, the Bulldogs will host
Elkhart at the first home game of
the season. Roy’s Best Yet grocery store will sponsor a ‘tailgate
party” before the game. Starting at 5 p.m. hot dogs, chips, pop
and an ice cream bar will be sold
for $2. Proceeds will be donated
to the booster club. Last year the
booster club donated $1,950 to
various departments of the school
to help purchase needed items.
30 years ago
Yearbook
a picture of a cell phone and
describing all the things people
do with it such as making calls,
texting, taking pictures, using
apps, and using it as a computer
to tie into the theme. Another
change the staff wants to make
is to cover different angles for
events, including activities that
happen before, during and after
by collecting more details and
giving feedback or another viewpoint or perspective. The staff is
excited about the changes, but it
will require more work of them.
As part of a Jostens-sponsored
competition, the staff performed
a rap song and dance they wrote
to win color end sheets for the
front and back of the yearbook
worth about $1500. The year-
September 18, 2013
Hamilton County History
August has finally ended, but
hot, dry weather is hanging on in
Hamilton County. The month
came to an end last Wednesday and
will go down as one of the hottest
and driest on record. High temperatures continue to be in the upper
90’s and low 100’s, but early mornings have had a touch of coolness.
Monday morning’s low reading of
58 was one of the coolest in some
time. Weather observer, Marion
Hamilton, counted 35 days this
summer on which the high temperature was 100 degrees or higher.
While the summer of 1983 did not
equal 1980 in terms of consecutive
days of 100 or hotter, it has been
one of the hottest overall for the
county. It has also been one of the
driest, with only .17 of an inch in
July, and .08 of an inch in August.
The past week had three days of
100 plus temperatures and Thursday high of 95 seemed almost cool
in comparison with past weeks.
A reception for all Syracuse
public school teachers will be held
Sunday September 18 from 2-4
p.m. in the high school gym. The
parent-Teacher Organization is arranging the reception to allow parents and others to meet the faculty.
Later this month a water distribution system will be completed
by Rural Water District No.1,
which encompasses a large area
around Kendall. It stretches from
the Roy Kurz home east of Kendall to the Grant Houck home to the
west, a distance of about 8.5 miles,
and serves customers north of the
Arkansas River. There are 49 customers now hooked up to the system. A new water tower atop Kendall hill is a new landmark for the
area. Earnest Wright is chairman
of the board of directors that oversee the district. Harold Thompson
is the treasurer and Cleo Earnest
is the secretary. Richard Sellard
is the manager of the water district. The $200,000 project was
funded at 60% by a loan from
Farmers Home Administration
and a 40% grant from that agency.
The 1983 Bulldog team will
open play at Leoti Friday night.
Team members are Byran Bustillos, Trent Riley, Mark Whitfield,
John Guerrero, Rich Lennington,
Kelly Clark, Brett Horton, Randy
Stucky, Scott Maxfield, David
Young, Bryan Schmidt, Kevin
Hook, Joe Knopp, Jerry Johnson, Mike Schmidt, Jeff Portlock,
Chuck Bezona, Shawn Richards,
Delane Hasik, Devon Hasik, Todd
Connor, Jamie Buhrle, Vince
Huser, Ken Roybal, Steve Buhrle,
Keith Simon, Troy Thomeczek,
Glenn Hubbard, Phil Johnson,
Keith Brown, Bob Moore, Grant
Herrold, Brian Richter, and Steve
Durler. Coaches are Mark Akers, Andy Fewin and Tim Gribben. The manager is Aaron
Plunkett. They are pictured on
the front page of the Journal.
try to solve this problem of how
to build the building and have
the funds to pay for it. Bonds for
$595,000 were approved by voters of the school district in January.
There are several photos of
the work that has been done at
Hamilton County Hospital. The
nurses’ station at the long term
care unit is shown, the lobby
and waiting room of the hospital, and the business office.
This year’s wheat crop yielded
better than had been forecasted,
but was of poorer quality. The
preliminary production report
placed the county’s yield at an
average of 24 bushels per acre.
40 years ago
County wheat had a11% protein
Rain fell early and late in Au- compared to the average of 12.7.
gust, with a hot, dry spell in between. The result was an official 50 years ago
total of an even two inches of rain,
Wheat drilling should start in
with .66 fell on the final day of earnest in Hamilton County afthe month to produce that total. ter the rains of the weekend. The
Moisture is still about two below rains were over much of the county
normal for the year. Total moisture with the exception of the southeast.
for 1973 is 11.01 inches, compared Syracuse had a torrential downpour
to the long time average of 13.11. Saturday evening of about 2 inches.
Six inches of rain and three Some street flooding was reported
inches of hail fell in 2 hours and 15 in the east part of Syracuse at Highminutes near the Howard Plunkett way 50. The rain brought the total
home north of Coolidge Tuesday for this month to 2.10 inches, inmorning. That amount was the cluding the .08 which fell Septemheaviest reported from a storm ber 1. Temperatures for the week
which moved across the northern remained warm with a high of 97
part of the county. Mr. Plunkett degrees and a low of 60 degrees.
said everything was under water
The development of Hamilton
at his farm about 8 miles north of County’s Bradshaw gas field is
Coolidge. 2.5 inches was measured expected to pick up rapidly with
at the Arlan Huser home four miles the announcement of the start of
east of the Plunketts. Creeks which operations in the filed by Livingsrun from the north were running ton Oil of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Presfull tilt by mid-day. Some creeks ent plans call for the company to
were as high as they were during drill at least 70 wells in the next
the1965 flood and by the middle of eighteen months.
Meanwhile
the afternoon the river had started work is progressing on the feedto rise at Syracuse. 1.85 inches fell er lines and compressor station
at the Kansas Nebraska compressor for the Kansas-Nebraska pipestation 13 miles north of Syracuse. line. The compressor plant will
1.25 inches fell at the Larry Dike- be 13 miles north of Syracuse on
man farm 10 miles north of town. Highway K-27. The compresThree inches of rain and some hail sor will boost the gas to K-N’s
fell in two hours at the farm of Mrs. large compressor near Scott City.
Martha Allen, three miles north
A major project designed to
of Kendall. Coolidge received provide better electrical service to
about 2 inches and Kendall 1.72 Syracuse has been announced by
Bids for construction of the new Wheatland Electric. Andy Flowgym exceeded money available by ers, Wheatland engineer, told of
about $100,000 when they were the project at a meeting of the
opened Thursday afternoon. Ne- Syracuse Rotary Club. The major
gotiations are now underway to change will be in increasing the
Page 5 •
Other fair pictures are the winners in the best western mount contest of Saturday’s parade in Syracuse. Adele Hart of Coolidge was
first. Donna Bray, also of Coolidge
was the second place winner. Arlan
Huser of C-4 club is pictured with
his champion Angus steer at the
4-H sale Saturday. Vern Thompson and Francis Rector are pictured at the horseshoe tournament.
Paul Johnson, parade chairman,
wore some pretty fancy spurs in
the parade Saturday. The spurs are
over 80 years old, with silver inlay,
fine engraving and 3.75 inch rowels. Johnson’s father, J.E. “Wild
Horse” Johnson traded for the
spurs in 1871 while in California.
Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower contributed a package to the auction
held by the women of the Presbyterian Church. W. E. Montgomery paid $330 sight unseen for
the package. The idea of writing
to Mrs. Eisenhower was pushed
by Mrs. G. A. Potter and Mrs.
Harry Herndon. They do not
claim this idea to be original, but
60 years ago
Summer weather is still around saw a news account of a package
with this week’s temperatures well sent by the first lady that brought
up in the 90’s with the high for the $20 at a fair auction elsewhere.
week being 96 degrees. The lowest reading was a chilly 47 degrees
early Sunday morning. There
was a very light shower measuring .02 at the Henry Boltz farm
One of the features which attracted a great deal of attention at the
Hamilton County
Hamilton County Fair and Rodeo
History
was the miniature stage coach that
was drawn by six Shetland ponies.
Sponsored in part by
The ponies and coach are owned
by F. N. Cheatum of Syracuse. AnDavis Motors, Inc.
other popular attraction at the fair
is a buffalo cow and calf brought
Since 1944
to the fair by M.R. Barnes of Pratt.
Mr. Barnes raises the animals at his
place near Pratt. Both are pictured
on the front page of the Journal.
Also pictured on the front page
of the Journal is Donna Bray of
Coolidge who was queen of the 1953
Hamilton county Fair and Rodeo.
voltage of the distribution lines in
Syracuse, he said. The lines will be
increased from 2,400 volts to 4,160
volts, with other modifications,
to take care of higher peak loads.
Also included in the project will
be a larger substation and installation of some larger feeder lines.
This notice appeared in bold
type on the front page of the Journal. The fire phone is to be used
only to report fires, city clerk,
Dorothy Scott emphasized this
morning. Her reminder came after several persons attempted to
use the fire number to get information about the fire Saturday
night. There is no reason, under
any circumstance, to use the fire
phone number, 4-5678 other than
to report a fire. She added that
when a person calls that number,
11 phones ring in the homes of firemen. Saturday night the fire phone
rang 5 times and the office phone
at least 15 times. Those on duty do
not have time to answer phones.
Accepting New Patients
Call for your appointment today!
Se habla español
book staff is gearing up to sell
ads to Syracuse community
businesses and will be working hard to put together another great book of pictures,
memories, designs and writing.
Jose Luis Hinojosa, M.D.
GO
DAWGS
Stanton County Family Practice
404 N Chestnut Johnson, KS 67855
620-492-1400
Isabel Leyva (left) listens to co-editor Lakota Stucky lead the discussion on coverage for
modules, while co-editor Sydney Brown (right) waits to add to the conversation. Photos by
Diane Leonard.
Committed
to the highest
Quality of Care
B OA R D C e Rt i f i C At i O n M At t e R s
CEO
est Kansas
Committed to Southw
Michael J. Baughman, MD, FACS
Celebrating
20 years
Chelsea Voth, PA-C
101 E. Fulton • Garden City, KS • 275-8400 • 1-800-279-5733 • www.sandhillorthopaedic.com
to contact their Congressmen
to tell leaders in Washington to
agree on and pass the Farm Bill.
“If it is not done by the
September 30 deadline, it will get
ugly. Milk prices could skyrocket
to over $9 a gallon,” Holdren said.
Darrin Dewitt, Farm Bureau
Association President, presented
Holdren a picture collage with
images of Hamilton County as a
token of appreciation from the local association. The meeting was
then adjourned and members enjoyed a meal of pork loin, baked
potatoes, salad and vegetables
followed by ice cream sundaes.
• Page 6
September 18, 2013
Opinions and editorials
Ramblings and Ruminations
In Step with the Editor
What is it about the automobile that captures a young person’s heart? All of us remember
our first vehicle. Stereotypically,
boys fall in love with their
first car or truck more than
girls; although I have met a few
women who love cars as much
as their brothers, but the groups
seems to be skewed toward boys.
Having no kids of my own, I
tend to live vicariously through
my niece and nephew, as well
as the kids of my friends and
other family members. My sister and I were discussing my
15-year-old niece and how she’s
not that happy about her first
car. At this point, my sister
has purchased an SUV for herself and is ready to pass down
their older sedan to my niece.
My thought was the car waiting to be passed down to me
had the front seat chewed by
our dog when the door was left
open over night – at least hers
will have leather. My sister
plans to do it again a few years
later when my nephew comes of
age and the smells of gasoline
and perfume dominates his life.
Essentially, there are two
groups of kids: those who get
a hand-me-down vehicle such
as the aforementioned scenario and those who receive a
nonfamily-owned first vehicle.
My godson got his first truck
last year, one that was a surprise to him. One of his best
friends received his sister’s first
truck, albeit with a new paint
job, but still a great first truck.
The obvious sub-groups were
the kids who were given vehicles without an expectation
of personal financial obligation,
and there were kids like me who
saved their grocery-sacking
money to buy that first car or
truck. I always wanted to be in
BAXTER
BLACK
On the Edge of Common Sense
The Battle of the Abandoned Horse
Real Cowboys & Indians Vs Hollywood & Urban America
The furor of lawsuit threats, animal rights terrorists, gesticulating
celebrity actors and ex-politicians traveling the countryside like Barnum
and Bailey is finally bringing out those who really have something at
stake in the Wild Horse/Domestic Horse slaughter issue. It is easy for a
movie star or politician or animal rights advocate to fall under the trance
that horses live forever and eventually go to horse heaven, because that is
about as deep as they think. Their weak solutions to the abandoned horse
problem that they have helped create are like ducks peeing on a forest fire.
I don’t wish to ridicule them. I appreciate their compassion, their
concern of animals being mistreated, and their wish that horses
wouldn’t die. But they live in a dream world. Buster, a life-long
cowboy and horse trainer takes it personally when he sees pictures
of starving, skeletal abandoned horses. He says, “There are a lot
more humane ways for a horse to die than starvation.” The Wild
Horse Wreck we have created by not allowing the BLM to cull
the herds of wild horses and burros is as big a fiasco as the Forest
Service’s misguided policy of banning timber and grazing in national and state forests. Oh, how we have to learn the hard way.
The American Indians have always held the horse in high esteem ever
since Coronado crossed the border in 1535 and introduced them to us.
The horse is revered, valued and used by them as chattel. But the Indians
also take the responsibility of caring for the herd and the land. They
are now trying to talk to people who live behind a desk about “nature’s
balance.” The Navajo Nation in New Mexico, the biggest tribe in the
United States, has now joined the National Congress of Indians and
other tribes, in support of horse slaughter in the U.S., “We…can no longer support the estimated 75,000 feral horses that are drinking wells dry
and causing ecological damage to the drought-stricken range,” they say.
They aren’t kiddin’ and they know what they’re talking about. Studies
of cost to feed and maintain one horse for a year in a rescue, feedlot,
summer pasture, or refuge can be as low as $2,400 to $3,650. Using the
lowest estimate, $200/mo. = $2,400/yr x 75,000 horses = $180,000,000.
Three of the entities actively involved in preventing the horse
slaughter plant in New Mexico are ex-governor Bill Richardson,
movie star Robert Redford, and the Humane Society of the U.S.
I have listened to their speeches and read their quotes. I do not
doubt they are sincere. I don’t question their emotional motives.
However, I have yet to hear a viable solution for, not just New
Mexico’s impending crisis, but for our whole country’s equine catastrophe that was the result of cessation of horse slaughter plants.
I would suggest that they put their money where their mouth
is. Governor Richardson has had some legal problems due to
shady politics, but I would guess he could come up with $250,000.
Mr. Redford has an estimated net worth of $170 million, and
the recent budgets of the HSUS spending runs about $250 million a year. They ante up together and make the first donation,
$420 million. That will take care of the Navajos for 2 years.
Well, we all know they don’t intend to spend their
own money, they don’t care that much. But the train is comin’ down the track and they are standin’ right between the
rails and they better turn around and see it before it’s too late.
www.baxterblack.com
BAXTER BLACK
is sponsored by
THE SYRACUSE COMMISSION CO.
620-384-5259
Cattle Sales Every Friday
The Syracuse
Journal
thesyracusejournal.com
the former, especially when my
parents told me that if they could
have afforded it, I would have
been blessed with a Z28 Camaro.
But my parents covered my
insurance while I provided the
down payment and monthly loan.
To this day, I still remember signing the loan papers for my car.
R e c e n t l y, p i c t u r e s o n
Facebook have captured the unveiling ceremony for many of my
friend’s children’s first vehicles.
I am sure the photos pale in
comparison to the actual events.
I remember my friends and
our first cars and day we drove
them to school for the first time.
Over the Labor Day weekend,
I found myself looking over an
album with pictures of my first
car, a 1957 Chevy. I have written
about this car before, but seeing it
again in pictures brings back tons
of great memories. I know every
kid in my high school thought he
or she had the best car in school
and my ’57 wasn’t far off the top.
There was a 1955 Bel Air and
a 1964 Chevy Impala, both were
great cars. I also remember a
1968 Chevelle, which may have
been one of the fastest ones in
the school lot. That specific car
was one of the reasons I chose
my Bel Air, as I did not want
to be the one to buy a second
’68 Chevelle SS. While there
was already another Bel Air on
campus, mine was the only ’57.
Harrison, Ark., was a town
of just under 10,000 people
in the late ‘80s. I lived in the
country and went to school in
Valley Springs, Ark., with a
population of 157. Harrison
was the county seat and only
about eight miles away. Friday
and Saturday nights were cruising nights and with gas at only
78 cents per gallon, $10 went a
long way. Our cruising strip was
a bit over four miles round trip.
There wasn’t always a line of
cars from end to end, but most of
the time, if the weather permitted,
cruising was the place to be on
K.O.C. Golf Tourney Results
CHAMPIONSHIP
Hovver & Line 66
Coleman & Coleman 68
Strickler & Kite 69
Malone & Carrithers 69
FIRST FLIGHT
Lampe & Bridges 72
Winegart & Winegart 72
Huddleston & Neill 72
SECOND FLIGHT
Mauch & Lord 77
Spiker & Simon 77
Polzin & Tucker 77
THIRD FLIGHT
Van Vleet & Bergkamp 83
Neill & Mauch 84
Tefertiller & Tefertiller 84
Musgrove & Musgrove 84
the weekend. I remember getting
anxious that last hour the grocery
store was open. It was a fun time
for teenagers and now, looking
back, I appreciate the tolerance
the town gave us high school
students indulging our need to
wear out the pavement between
the old high school and the mall.
Nowadays, towns seem less
tolerant of cruising. My former
home of Harrison tightened
the reigns on cruising before
the price of gas caused it to
slow down. I do feel sorry for
the latest generation of high
school kids who never experienced living in a town where
evening entertainment included
showing off the cars they spent
all day washing and waxing.
There seems to be some measure of a right-of-passage for
teens as they expanded their
identity with the car they drove.
I have forgotten many names
since high school, but I have
not forgotten the cars and trucks
of the kids in Harrison. Many
stories start off with a discussion
of who someone was, with the
name unknown, but the “Aha”
comes with the mention of their
car and the phrase “You know,
that kid who drove the …”
by Marcus Ashlock
Editor
by Jim Miller
How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver
Dear Savvy Senior,
I have been taking care of my elderly mother for nearly three
years and it’s taking a huge toll on my finances. Are there any
resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid?
Financially Exhausted
Dear Exhausted,
To get paid as a family caregiver, there are various government programs,
tax breaks and family payment options that may be able to help you,
depending on your mom’s financial situation. Here’s where to look for help.
State Aid
If your mom is low-income and eligible for Medicaid, you may be able to
get paid a small amount by the state. In 15 states, Medicaid offers a Cash &
Counseling program (see cashandcounseling.org) that provides an allowance
that can be used for various services, including paying family members for care.
Many other states have similar programs for low-income seniors,
even
if the person receiving care doesn’t quite qualify for Medicaid.
and his family. The farmer’s
To find out about these options contact your local Medicaid office.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
After reading your Ramblings
and Ruminations in August 28,
2013 column, I had to write.
Apparently the grinch want to
have the City of Raleigh set
aside more tax money to feed
and house the 70 plus people.
There once was a young boy
who gave all he had, two fish
and five loves of bread. He gave
a man named Jesus all he had to
the feed the crowd in turn Jesus
filled the baskets and there were
leftover nobody there protested.
To the busy body Have you
ever gave employment to a
young person? Did you babysit
or help a local farmer put up
hay? If not you are unfortunate
to have parents who gave you
all and everything. Me, I’ve
babysat. I’ve helped put up hat
even had lunch with the farmer
wife worked as an emergency
room nurse at night and she
would have someone made
desserts because getting meal
together meant she would collapse her shift then go home
and cook. After we had a wonderful lunch we had dessert.
Desserts were usually homebaked from 4-H club, cheerleaders wanting new uniforms
or maybe senior citizen group.
We even helped do dishes,
clean up, put away things. I
learned some of life’s lessons
helping others in need and
take care of other like Jesus
would and does. Too bad some
people hae to be so touchy.
Veterans Aid
In some communities across the U.S., veterans who are at risk of
nursing home placement can enroll in the Veteran-Directed Home and
Community Based Services program, that allows veterans to manage
their own care, including hiring and paying their own caregivers.
Also available to wartime veterans and their spouses, is a benefit called
Aid and Attendance that helps pay for in-home care, as well as assisted living
and nursing home care. This benefit can also be used to pay family caregivers.
To be eligible your mom must need assistance with daily living
activities like bathing, dressing or going to the bathroom. And,
her income must be under $13,362 as a surviving spouse – minus
medical and long-term care expenses. If your mom is a single
veteran, her income must be below $20,795 to be eligible. Her
assets must also be less than $80,000 excluding her home and car.
To l e a r n m o r e s e e v a . g o v / g e r i a t r i c s , o r c o n t a c t
your regional VA office, or your local veterans service
organization. For contact information, call 800-827-1000.
Tax Breaks
Uncle Sam may also be able to help if you pay at least half of
Yours truly, your mom’s yearly expenses, and her annual income was below
Darla Hanks $3,900 in 2013 (not counting Social Security). If so, you can claim
her as a dependent on your taxes, and reduce your taxable income
Westmoreland, Kan.
by $3,900. See IRS Publication 501 (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/
p501.pdf) or call the IRS help-line at 800-829-1040 for information.
If you can’t claim your mom as a dependent, you may still be able to
get a tax break if you’re paying at least half her living expenses including
her medical and long-term care costs, and they exceed 10 percent (or
7.5 percent if you’re 65 or over) of your adjusted gross income. You
can include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. See the
The Syracuse Journal welcomes opinions from its readers IRS publication 502 (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf) for details.
Letters to the Editor Policy:
concerning any subject pertinent to Syracuse or Hamilton
County. Letters should be to the point and must include the
writer’s name, address and telephone number (addresses
and phone numbers will not be published). Letters may
not be used to replace advertisements, Cards of Thanks,
or to list sponsors or participants of a particular event.
Letters to the editor will not be accepted from any candidate that has filed for political office or from anyone
supporting a filed candidate. Any letters unsigned, of
a libelous nature, or containing defamatory statements
will not be considered for publication. All letters must
be typed (using upper and lower case letters only; letters in all caps will not be considered) or legibly written
and be less than one double-spaced, typed page in length
and/or sent by email to [email protected].
We will accept no more than one letter from any one
person during a 30-day period. The Editor reserves the
right to refuse any letter. Letters are subject to editing.
Mail to The Syracuse Journal, PO Box 1137, Syracuse,
KS 67878. Deadline is Monday before 5:00 pm.
(USPS 531-600)
Established 1885
A legal Hamilton County newspaper and the official
publication of Syracuse, Coolidge, and Kendall, Kan.; Holly,
Colo., and USD 494.
Published weekly, no fewer than 50 weeks per year,
in Syracuse, Kan. 67878. Periodical postage class paid at
Syracuse, Kan. Post office (620) 384-6912.
Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Syracuse
Journal, P.O. Box 1137, Syracuse, KS 67878.
Subscription Rates: New and renewals, all of Kansas and
Holly, Colo.: $36.95; $40.00 per year elsewhere; single copy
75 cents, plus postage if mailed.
Family Payments
If your mom doesn’t financially qualify for the government aid or the
tax breaks, can she afford to pay you herself or do you have any siblings
that would be willing to chip in? After all, if your mom had to pay for home
care services, the costs would be anywhere between $12 and $25 per hour.
If she agrees to pay you, it’s best that you or an attorney draft a short written
contract detailing your work and payment arrangements so every one involved
knows what to expect. A contract will also help avoid potential problems
should your mom ever need to apply for Medicaid for nursing home care.
Another payment option to consider is for your mom to adjust her will,
so you receive a larger portion of her estate for providing her care. But to
avoid conflict, be sure all family members are aware and in agreement.
Also, check to see if your mom has any long-term care insurance that covers
in-home care. If she does, in some cases those benefits may be used to pay 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
is sponsored by
The New Life Fellowship of Syracuse
Publisher:
Ashlock Media Group LLC
21 N. Main St.
P.O. Box 1137
Syracuse, KS 67878
Phone: (620) 384-5640
Fax: (620) 384-5228
email: [email protected]
Owner/Editor: Marcus Ashlock
Copy Editor: Megan Ebke
Office Manager: Carol Roberts
Columnist: Mavis Long
Reporter: Carol Roberts
Graphic Design: Joe Weaver
September 18, 2013
Page 7 •
THE JOURNAL CLASSIFIEDS
Services
Help Wanted
For Rent
Narcotics Anonymous
Meeting
Serving the
Southwest
Lewis Dental Office
620-384-5252
405 N. Main St.
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lost
Lost
Set of keys on a green
lanyard.
If found please call
384-8372
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.
Black Angus Bulls
For Sale
Contact:
Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron
Plunkett, Syracuse, KS
620-384-1101
Certified
Cleaned
Seed
Wheat: T 158, Byrd,
TAM 304, T 153
at Ehmke Seed
Dighton, KS
620-397-2350
Yard Sale
Multi-Family Garage Sale
Saturday, September 21st
8 am to 11 am
East Warner Street
Shop across street from
Maune Mini Storage
Land & Homes
For Rent
Stanton County Hospital Family Practice & LTCU has the
following employment opportunities:
LTCU L.P.N. or R.N.; Activity Director; LTCU C.N.A.;
and Housekeeping. For more information please contact Human
Resources at 620-492-6250 ext. 124 or applications are available
at the reception desk at the hospital located at 404 N Chestnut,
Johnson or apply online at www.stantoncountyhospital.com EOE
Holstein Supply Inc. is
looking for a Qualified
S e r v i c e Te c h n i c i a n .
Experience and/
or Certification in
Refrigeration required.
Starting wage based
on experience. Call
(620) 384-6262 or stop
by for an Application!
Part Time Help Wanted
Part-time
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
To care for a gentleman
No experience needed.
We will train.
Contact Susan Houck
384-7848
Registered Nurse
Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas is now
accepting applications for Registered Nurses. HCH is
a 25 bed, critical access hospital in Southwest Kansas.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Supervise and
direct licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel. Maintain
good working relationship with physicians, lab and pharmacy
to ensure proper and safe care of patients/residents. Assess,
plan, implement and evaluate all nursing care and keep nursing personnel informed. Ability to promote and maintain
constructive communication among nursing personnel during
tour of duty and at report sessions. Observes and assesses
patients/residents on a daily basis. Serves as Supervisor in the
absence of DON/RN Supervisor. Reviews physician’s orders,
lab reports and contact pharmacy regarding any change in
medication. Talk with family members regarding resident’s
care and/or condition. Start IV’s and perform other standard
nursing procedure or treatment when necessary. New graduates are welcome to apply. Certification in ACLS is preferred
and will be required within one year of employment. This is
a challenging career perfect for a highly motivated individual.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience. Call us today to schedule an interview
and tour our facility. Hamilton County Hospital, Box 948,
Syracuse, KS 67878. Contact Angela Talbot, [email protected].
HR Manager at 620-384-7461. Drug screening required. EOE
Nice 3 BR, 2 Bath
Mobile Home, Nice Kicthen,
China Hutch Built-in;
Garden Tub and Separate
Shower, Central Heat and
Air -
HAMILTON COUNTY
960± total acres. 640 acres crop
land. All 27-25S-42.
320± acres CRP. E2 28-25S-42.
Contract exp 9/30/2022. $1,728,000
A mobile home will be
ready for rent by the end of
September.
Call Anytime
English or Spanish
620-451-1853
620-451-1823
GO
DAWGS
Public Notices
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF HAMILTON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Marriage of
)
)
MONICA ZARAGOZA,
)
)
and
)
)
RAMON HUMBERTO HERNANDEZ MERAZ)
)
Pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated
Case No. 13-DM-22
NOTICE OF SUIT
The State of Kansas to Ramon Humberto Hernandez Meraz, Respondent herein,
and all other persons who are or may be concerned:
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Divorce has been filed in the District Court of
Hamilton County, Kansas praying that a divorce be granted to Monica Zaragoza and you are
hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before the 23rd day of October, 2013, in the
District Court of Hamilton County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered in due
course upon the Petition.
Monica Zaragoza
Petitioner
Timothy R. Woods, No. 24124
Kansas Legal Services
100 Military Plaza, Suite 101
P.O. Box 577
(ATTENTION PUBLISHER: Please publish this notice
3 Kansas
consecutive
Dodge for
City,
67801weeks with the first
publication being as indicated on the next line.) In order
properly notify all parties to this suit,
(620) to
227-7349
THIS OFFICE MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEAttorney
PUBLISHED
NOTICE WITHIN ONE (1)
for Petitioner
DAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST PUBLICATION.
(First Published in the Syracuse Journal on September 18, 2013.)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF HAMILTON COUNTY, KANSAS
Business Office Manager
Hamilton County Hospital is accepting applications for a
Business Office Manager. This is an opportunity to join the
leadership team of an up and rising facility. Must be people
oriented, have excellent oral and written communication
skills, be a well-organized self-starter able to multi-task,
and have proficient computer skills utilizing Excel, MS
Word and PowerPoint. You must be able to demonstrate
supervisory skills. You will be responsible for reporting
to the CEO/CFO and participate in any special projects as
directed by the CEO/CFO. If you are interested in being
part of the Hamilton County Hospital team please contact
Angela Talbot, Human Resources Manager to submit an
application, Hamilton County Hospital, P.O. Box 948,
Syracuse, KS 67878. Drug screening required. EOE.
MILK COLLECTORS
(Company Drivers)
Home Daily
Dedicated to one customer (Dairy Farmers of America) and dedicated routes.
Greatwide offers industry-leading pay and benefits to our company
drivers, including medical/dental/vision, retirement
(w/co. match), paid time off and more!
Must have Class A CDL and one year driving experience, with at
least 6 months tanker experience.
Call Belinda
866-816-5474
DriveForGreatwide.com
CNA’s/CMA’s
Seasons of Life Living Center
is now accepting applications for Part time CNA’s or
CMA’s. Shifts will be 6:00
a.m. to 10 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. Contact Angela
Talbot, Human Resources
Manager at 620-384-7461 or
by email at [email protected].
Drug screening required. EOE
Director of Nursing
In the Matter of the Estate of
Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas is now
accepting applications for Director of Nursing. HCH is
a 25 bed, critical access hospital in Southwest Kansas.
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the supervision of the
coordination of all patient care services of the hospital. The director of nursing must maintain a good working relationship with
the physicians as well as maintain constructive communication
among nursing personnel and all other staff members. This is inclusive of assessments, plans, and implementation of the patient
plan of care. Additionally the director of nursing is responsible
for the overall supervision, competency, education and evaluation of licensed and non-licensed staff delivering patient care.
In the absence of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing assumes administrative decision-making and responsibility for the
Hospital. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse
who has experience in ER, Acute Care, OR, and Management.
This is a challenging career perfect for a highly motivated individual. Salary is commensurate with experience. Contact
Angela Talbot, Human Resources Manager at 620-384-7461
or by email at [email protected]. Drug screening required. EOE
Case No. 13 PR 19
Duane Calvin Dikeman, Deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on September 16, 2013, a petition was filed in this Court by
Tammy E. Rausch, as Executor of the will of Duane Calvin Dikeman, praying that the instrument
dated May 6, 2009, attached to the petition be admitted to probate, and for the appointment of
Tammy E. Rausch as Executor of the will without bond.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 10, 2013, at 1:30
p.m. in this court, in the city of Syracuse, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.
Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.
All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months
from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not
thus exhibited they shall be forever barred.
Tammy E. Rausch
Petitioner
Wayne K. Westblade, SC# 10054
Terrill & Westblade Law Office
Look at all the JOBS!
Hamilton County Hospital/
Seasons of Life Living Center
is now taking applications for
a Part-time evening Dietary
Aide. Please contact HR
Office for information on
wage and benefits. Hamilton
County Hospital, Box 948,
Ave. G & Huser, Syracuse, KS
67878, 620-384-7461. Drug
screening required. EOE.
Hamilton County Family Practice Clinic is currently seeking
qualified applicants to serve as a full time Certified Medical
Aide. Successful applicant must demonstrate strong intrapersonal communication skills with providers, patients and
staff. Your CMA certification must be current. Bi-lingual
applicants preferred. Clinic staff will train the successful applicant. Please send resumes to Angela Talbot at PO
Box 948, Syracuse, KS. 67878, or email to talbot@pld.
com. Applications may also be picked up at the HR office
located at 700 N. Huser St. Drug Screening required. EOE.
New Listings!
308 N. Sumner St: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Stucco,
Bungalow Style Home, recently remodeled
inside. Very attractive home with fenced backyard, deck on back of home, Laundry Room,
Storage Shed. Priced @ ..................$58,000.00
706 N. Sumner: Brick Ranch Style Home, 4
Bedroom, 2 Bath with full finished Basement.
Basement has large family room and Laundry
Room, with one of the Baths located there
also. The backyard is fenced with large deck
area on the back of the home. There is a storage shedand 1 Car Attached Garage - Priced
@ .................................................$95,000.00
See our Website at www.hollyrealtyllc.biz
Barbara Rushton, Broker, Office (719) 688-6377
Toni Miller (620) 384-4740, Loveta Dowell (620) 384-4289
• Page 8
County and city government
Commissioners Meet
The September 10, 2013 meeting of the Hamilton County
Commissioners was called to order
on time with all Commissioners
present. After a motion and second the Agenda was approved
as presented. After a motion
and a second the Prior Minutes
were approved as presented.
First item on the Agenda, Mr.
Mike Buxton, Director of Rural
Operations, discussed the following: 1) An oil rig company is
requesting some material from the
Dunn pit to build a road into a well
site. It was decided to contact the
oil company and have them
use their equipment to get the
material from the pit; 2)Also discussed the current grader leases.
Next, Bob Wetmore, CoDirector with Great Plains
Development, Inc., presented
a 2013 Services Update for
Hamilton County. Also discussed the available business
loan programs and community
development block grant ser-
vices that are available and the
need for a current community
survey. Also, Mr. Wetmore presented a Membership Agreement
f o r t h e 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 y e a r.
Commissioner Lewis moved to
continue Hamilton County’s
Membership with Great Plains
Development, Inc. for 20132014, and pay dues in the amount
of $600.00. Commissioner
Puckett seconded the Motion
and it was unanimously approved.
Next, Mr. Steve Phillips,
Syracuse-Hamilton County
Airport Director presented a grant
offer from the FAA in the amount
of $59,931.00 for land acquisition
for the run way expansion project.
A motion was made to approve
the FAA Grant No. 3-20-0081010-2013 for land acquisition.
The Motion was seconded and
it was unanimously approved.
5-YEAR PLAN: The 5-year
plan was reviewed.
Next, after review, a motion
was made to adopt Resolution No.
27 Years of Results
2013-16 A Resolution Regarding
the Treatment of Prairie Dog
Infestation for the Winter of
2013-2014 for Hamilton County,
Kansas. Motion was seconded
and it was unanimously approved.
N e x t , a f t e r r e v i e w,
Commissioner Puckett moved
to accept Abatements Nos.
120065 through 120100. The
Motion was seconded and it
was unanimously approved.
Next, the County Clerk presented a proposal for Kirkham
Michael to perform the County’s
biennial routine bridge inspection, for the total amount of
$4,070.00, which includes inspection of 22 bridges at $185.00 each.
A motion was made to accept
the Agreement for Engineering
Services from Kirkham Michael
in the amount of $4,070.00.
The Motion was seconded and
WARRANTS: After review
and discussion, Commissioner
Braddock moved to approve
the Warrants in the amount of
$22,732.33. Commissioner
Simon seconded the Motion and
HOSPTIAL NO-FUND
WA R R A N T S :
None
Commissioner Lewis reported
on a legislative meeting he attended. Commissioners Lewis
and Braddock reported on the
telemedicine robot demonstration
they attended at the Hamilton
County Hospital. Attorney Gale
discussed the City posting speed
limit signs on a couple County
Roads on the outskirts of the City
limits. Commissioner Puckett
reported on the lack of participation of the employee health
insurance discount program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
As there was no more business to come before the meeting, a motion was made for
adjournment. The Motion
was seconded and the meeting
was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
GO
DAWGS
Arturo Guillen, left, and Blanca Talamantes, right, holding the other sign, enticing drivers to stop in for a car
wash; Yadira Muñoz, rear, washing windows on a vehicle. Photo Diane Leonard
School Language Club Holds Car
Wash Fundraiser For Community
by Diane Leonard through the World Language Club as the food bank, the care home,
Guest Reporter our students will embrace differences among people and find a
The World Language Club positive path in life by serving
(WLC) is an educational op- others,” said Lisa Comer, Sponsor.
portunity offered to all students
“The World Language Club is a
to appreciate and celebrate all means for students to get involved
ethnic cultures and backgrounds. in leadership roles, learn about
Our mission is to grow as global opportunities after high school,
citizens, raise awareness about impact others in a positive way,
important local, national, and and become life-long learners,”
world issues, and develop com- said Diane Leonard, Sponsor.
passion for one another. We
Yadira Muñoz is another
are dedicated to serving our Sponsor for WLC. Money raised
community and helping others. throughout the year is used to pro“It is my hope and dream that mote community projects, such
and the giving tree and others as
they come along. Our first fundraiser started with a car wash on
Saturday, September 7, 2013 from
10:00 to 12:00. The students kept
busy washing and drying cars.
During a slow period, the students
took a break from the heat and enjoyed some cold water and a bean
and potato burrito. As Sponsors,
we want to say a big “thank
you” to everyone who made this
first fundraiser a great success.
Hamilton County
Family Practice Clinic
P.O. Box 946, Syracuse, Kansas
620-384-7350
Wade Buckley, P.A.
What’s the deal with the tape?
Kinesio tape is a trusted rehabilitation
tool that offers great therapeutic benefits.
Often seen on professional athletes, this
tape can also be used to help benefit
people with every day injuries including
muscle strain from repetitive actions.
Wade Buckley
Visit with your healthcare provider for a consult to physical therapy.
Application and instruction for the taping process can be very
beneficial to your recovery.
Our family caring for your family.
-The Reason Why!
620-356-5808
Hamilton County, KS
g
Call t
Endin
320 Acres CRP
oday
s
i
!
th
! Bid by September 17, 2013
k
e
e
w
Wichita County, KS
160 Acres Farmland w/ minerals
Bid by September 24, 2013
Scott County, KS
893+/- homes, feedyard & Irrigated
*Mineral Rights*
Haskell, Grant and Stafford Counties, KS
Texas County, OK
80 Acres
Bid by October 8, 2013
Hamilton County, KS
160 Acres CRP/hunting ground
Finney County, KS
1,600 Acres Exp. CRP & Mineral Rights
Hamilton County, KS
More 160 Acres Irrigated Farmland
ls
detai
g
n
i
UPCOMING
com
soon
Grant County, KS
Scenic views south of Ulysses
Mark Faulkner Owner/Broker
120 S. Main, Ulysses, KS 67880
View all area properties for sale at:
www.faulknerrealestate.com
Hamilton County
Sheriff’s Department
Daily Log
Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
VIN inspection, VIN inspection, School Zone, Grass fire,
EMS run, Court ordered PBT
– personal service x2, Civil
process – business service, Civil
process attempt x2, Inmate to
court, School zone, Traffic stop
E. HWY 50 MM 22 – driver arrested for illegal registration and
driver’s license violation, Inmate
bonded, Court ordered PBT,
Reckless driving complaint on E.
Cleveland – vehicle not located
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
Traffic stop @ Avenue A and
Johnson – driver arrested for illegal registration & expired driver’s
license, Traffic control @ Main
Street and Avenue A (stop light
malfunction), VIN inspection Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013
School zone, VIN inspection,
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013
Warrant service – one juvenile
R e c k l e s s d r i v i n g c o m - arrested, Inmate transfer to juveplaint on E HWY 50 (vehi- nile detention, Reckless driving
cle not located, KHP assisted) complaint on S. K27 – one subject
arrested for driving under the
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013
influence of alcohol, Transient
School zone, Civil process t r a n s p o r t , AT V c o m p l a i n t
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013
School zone, Reckless driving complaint on E. HWY 50,
Inmate to court, Traffic control, School zone, Inmate
to court, VIN inspection
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013
Report of a suspicious subject at Loves, Non-injury accident, 911 hang-up, Sheriff’s
sale, School zone, VIN inspection, Reckless driving complaint, Transient transport,
EMS run, Transient transport
Current Jail Roster
12 males incarcerated, 0 females
Farmers Forum
Ernie Battin
AGTalk
Are you looking for a more reliable crop
insurance company??
The federal crop insurance program is constantly changing and you
need someone who keeps up-to-date with those changes. No matter
what size acreage you have, we are able to make sure that your crop
insurance needs are met. We have seven full-time agents ready to
assist you and are able to stay on top of your crop insurance needs.
First Tribune’s staff represents ArmTech, Great American and
NAU serviced by several local adjusters and a local supervisor.
Les James
Conservation Planning . . .
with the recommendations,”
More Than Just a Good Idea? said FO District Conservationist
Les James, Lakin, KS.
It is common knowledge that
“After the decisions have been
planning to conserve natural made, we help the landowner
resources is a good idea and the implement the plan with techniright thing to do. But did you cal assistance, and sometimes
know that conservation planning financial assistance, and then
also makes good business sense? we work with the landowner to
If you develop and implement evaluate the plan and results. It’s
a conservation plan you may a great service, and it’s provided
receive priority status when and at no cost to the landowner.”
if you decide to apply for certain
Conservation plans make
Natural Resources Conservation good business sense as they can
Service (NRCS) programs. Also, have a positive impact on your
it is one of the best tools around bottom line. Developing and
to help you assess and inventory implementing them is the right
your resources so you can make thing to do to improve the condibetter decisions to help you tion and quality of soil, water,
reach your land use and natural air, plants, and wildlife habitat.
resource goals subsequently
A conservation plan is one
improving your bottom line. of the most valuable tools any
The NRCS Fiscal Year 2012 farmer or rancher can have.
application evaluation cutoff
People make plans for evdate for Environmental Quality erything from vacations to reIncentives Program (EQIP) tirement so they can be preand Wildlife Habitat Incentives pared and get the results they
Program (WHIP) funds has desire. The same premise
been set as November 15, 2011. applies to land stewardship.
NRCS conservation plans
For additional informaare developed using state-of- tion about conservation planthe-art technology by techni- ning, please contact your local experts who work one-on- cal Conservation District or
one with landowners to identify NRCS field office located in
problems and opportunities, the USDA Service Center that
determine objectives, analyze services your county. You may
resource data, and then formu- also visit www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov.
late and evaluate alternatives. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_
“After alternatives have been Kansas. USDA is an equal opoutlined, the landowner makes portunity provider and employer.
the decision about how and
if he or she wants to proceed
Sales closing is September 30th so now’s the time to give us a
call. Call First Tribune Insurance Agency in Tribune,
620-376-4239, to get started.
Low on Funds? Check out the Classifieds.
(620) 384-5640 or [email protected]
5 S Main St, Syracuse, KS
620-384-5435
Hours M-F. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Newly Installed State of the Art
Hoffman Built for Snap-On Alignment Machine
Using Laser Picture Alignments
10 % off Wheel Alignments
by Certified Technicians
Page 9 •
Agriculture
by Jeff Wilson
Farm Safety and Health Week
Each year since 1944, the third
week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety
& Health Week. This year, Gov.
Sam Brownback has also proclaimed Sept. 15-21, 2013 as Kansas
Farm Safety and Health Week, too.
It’s no coincidence that national
attention turns to safety during
the busiest season of the year for
agriculture, said John Slocombe,
farm safety specialist with K-State
Research and Extension. The push
to get crops in and out of fields hits
full speed in the fall. Livestock are
moved from summer pasture to fall
and winter locations. Tractors and
farm implements become more
common on rural roads in Kansas
and throughout rural America during
the fall. Sharing the road becomes increasingly important as farming season peaks and days become shorter.
“This year’s theme Farm Safety
& Health Week, ‘Working Together
for Safety in Agriculture’, really gets
to the core of safety on the farm
and on rural roadways,” Slocombe
said. “Each of us, whether we work
on the farm or not, has a responsibility to work safely and this is
especially true as farm vehicles
share the road with other motorists
during the busy fall farming season.”
Most crashes involving farm
equipment on public roads involve a
passenger vehicle and a farm implement. Too often these crashes result
in fatality and most are preventable.
Tips for motorists: Expect to
see more equipment on roadways
during the busy agricultural seasons,
such as during fall harvest, but be
alert for farm equipment on the road
year round, especially on rural roads.
Be alert for agricultural equipment
with slow moving vehicle (SMV)
emblems, reflectors, or flashing
lights. Slowing down immediately
when you see agricultural equipment
with SMV emblems, which are red
and orange, retro-reflective triangles
attached to equipment meant to warn
motorists to slow down because the
equipment displaying the emblem is
moving less than 25 miles per hour.
Be extremely cautious when passing
equipment because the operator may
not see or hear you. Be patient; do
not pass the slow moving equipment
unless it is absolutely safe to do
so. Pass with caution. The equipment may be longer and wider than
you think. Be aware of possible
left hand turns by farm equipment
into fields. Watch for signal lights
and hand signals. Scan your surroundings for the location field
driveways before beginning to pass.
Tips for farmers: Use SMV
emblems on all farm equipment
traveling 25 mph or less. SMV
emblems must be clean, unfaded
and visible. New SMV emblems
can be reflective up to 1,200 feet.
Replace faded and broken SMV emblems. Check lights and reflectors
before road travel. Make sure lights
and blinkers function properly and
visible by motorists. Maintain high
visibility on the highway. Use lights,
flashers, and turn signals to indicate
your location and intentions. Use
reflective marking tape to show the
size of farm equipment. Pull over
and allow traffic to pass, when it is
safe to do so and you can pull off
the road entirely with your equipment. Avoid or minimize road travel
when it is dark, during morning
and evening peak drive times, and
during bad weather when visibility
may be poor. Use an escort vehicle
when moving large equipment on
the road. Consider installing service
roads in fields along busy highways
to eliminate travel on highways
when feasible. One final tip for
farmers – never transport extra
passengers on a tractor designed
for one person. It’s unsafe for the
passenger and is a distraction to
the tractor driver. Extra riders are
at tremendous risk of falling from
the tractor, which could place them
in the path of a towed implement if
one is attached to the tractor. If the
tractor is equipped with an extra
seat the rider should be seated and
buckled while the tractor is moving.
It takes time to prevent farm
accidents, Slocombe said.
Unfortunately, it takes only seconds
to become a farm accident victim.
Plan ahead. Think safety first.
Syracuse Commission Co.
620-384-5259
www.syracusecommission.com
Market Report
Closing Market Report
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Wheat – 6.85
White Wheat – 7.15
Milo – 4.15
Corn – 4.74
New Crop Wheat – 6.48
New Crop White Wheat – 6.78
New Crop Milo – 4.48
New Crop Corn – 4.98
LDP’s are all 0 cents/100 weight
Market Report courtesy
of Skyland Grain
Friday, September 13, 2013
Consignors: 57 Total: 2055
TRACTORS
‘09 JD 9330 PS 4400 Hrs..................................................$157,900 J.J
‘09 JD 8130 PS 2049 Hrs MFWD Rear Duals ….………..$139,000 J
‘13 JD 8285R PS 700 Hrs MFWD....................................$202,000 S.S
‘07 JD 8430 PS 4267 Hrs MFWD ....................................$150,000 J.J
‘13 JD 8235R PS 700 Hrs MFWD...................................$154,000 S.S
STEERSHEIFERS
3-400# 205.00
3-400# 167.00-190.00
4-500# 180.00-184.00
4-500# 151.00-171.00
5-600# 173.00-175.00
5-600# 140.00-153.50
6-700# 152.00-162.50
6-700# 143.00-147.50
7-800# 153.00-155.75
7-800# 152.00
HARVESTING
‘10 JD 9770 759 Hrs..........................................................$192,000 J.J
‘09 JD 9770 1462 Hrs .......................................................$157,900 J.J
‘09 JD 635D 35’ Draper.......................................................$44,000J. J
COWS: BULLS: $90-$112.50
Open - $72-$83
Pairs - $1800
Pg Chk - $1150-1700
MISC
‘12 JD 1910-1890 42’ X 7.5 4500 Acres............................$161,000 J.J
(3) ‘12 JD R450 Windrowers 618 Hrs...............................$103,500 S.S
‘11 JD 568 Rd Bailer NET...................................................$30,700 S.S
‘08 Degelman 14’ 6 way......................................................$21,000J. J
‘09 Orthman 1 tRIPr 12 Row X 30’.....................................$27,500 J.J
Alloway 20’ Shredder Very Good..................................$10,400 J.J
** September 14, 2013 - Breakfast@Campo Cafe Campo, Colo. - “Have breakfast on Syracuse Commission Co.”
Johnson 800-874-0461 (J)
Syracuse 800-874-4020 (S)
Arriving Soon (A)
View This Equip and Much More
@ www.goldenrulejd.com
** Anniversary Sale - October, 25 2013 - Estimating 3,000
cattle
Weekly Weather Forecast from Weather.com
Thurs. Sept. 19
Partly Cloudy
78°
51°
High Low
Wind:
N at 10 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip: 10%
Fri. Sept. 20
Sunny
77°
51°
High Low
Wind:
E at 9 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip:
0%
Sat. Sept. 21
Sunny
80°
55°
High Low
Wind:
SSE at 9 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip: 0%
Sun. Sept. 22
Sunny
84°
55°
High Low
Wind:
S at 13 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip:
0%
Mon. Sept. 23
Sunny
82°
53°
High Low
Wind:
S at 8 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip:
0%
Tues. Sept. 24
Sunny
84°
56°
High Low
Wind:
SSE at 10 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip:
0%
Wed. Sept. 25
Sunny
83°
56°
High Low
Wind:
S at 13 mph
UV Index:
High
Precip:
0%
• Page 10
Recipes & Stuff
by Megan Ebke
Runza Casserole
R
I was born in Kansas, but my Nebraska roots run deep. Both my grandmother and my
mother were born there, and I went to school there. Aside from football, a strong Nebraska
tradition is making and eating runzas, otherwise known as bierocks. This casserole takes the
best part of runzas and trims the time down to almost nothing. Pair this casserole with some
homemade potato soup for a delicious fall meal.
• 2 lbs hamburger
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• salt and pepper
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream
of mushroom soup
• 2 (8 ounce) packages
refrigerated crescent dinner
rolls
• 1 lb shredded mozzarella
cheese
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brown the hamburger and onion in a skillet. Then drain.
- Put cabbage on top and cover to steam for a few minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper. To taste.
- Add soup.
- Mix well.
- Separate into pieces and spread 1 tube of the crescent rolls
over the bottom of a 9x13x2” pan.
- Spread the hamburger/cabbage mixture on top of the crescent dough.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Separate the 2nd tube of crescents, put the dough pieces on
top of the cheese.
- Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, covering with foil the last 10
minutes to soften the crust.
Welcome Back, Bowlers!
Syracuse Journal Kids Corner
THE KIDS CORNER IS BROUGHT TO
YOU BY:
THE KIDS CORNER IS BROUGHT TO
YOU BY:
This space is available
for sponsorship
The Bowling
Alley Weekly
League
Results
Results of 9/9/13
Lunch Bunch
1 Kegler’s
2 Pin Pals
3 Vacant
4 3 Bowling Angels
5 “Havin’ Fun Yet?
6 H & H Truckin
27
21
20
18
13
9
High Scratch Game
Jan DeMoss 180
Sass Colborn 169
High Handicap Game
Jan DeMoss 251
Susan Westeman 248
High Scratch Series
Jan DeMoss 475
Carolyn Smith 475
High Handicap Series
Jan DeMoss 688
Carolyn Smith 685
Athletics
1. Balls of Fury
21.5
2. Moser Farms
18
3. No You McKandt
17
4. Westemen Steel
16.5
5. LOBO
16
6. Skyland
15.5
7. Horton’s Embroidery 9.5
8. Vacant
6
High Scratch Game
Ron Miller
211
Raymond Walters
203
High Scratch Series
Ron Miller
547
Raymond Walters
532
High Handicap Game
Neil Libertus
264
Eric Smith
264
Ron Miller
703
Jim Lampe
692
9/10/13
Champions
1. Lucky Ones
25
2. Dragon A**
25
3. Wood-N-Post
24
4. Lucky Strikes
24
5. Bazinga!
15.5
6. Bulldogs
11
7. Faith 2 Spare
10.5
8. Vacant
9
High Scratch Game
Ron Miller
190
Joe Rivas
186
High Scratch Series
Ron Miller
512
Dan Reid
470
High Handicap Game
Joe Rivas
267
Dio Duran
261
Joe Rivas
692
Ron Miller
671
9/11/13
Village People 1. Alan’s Repair
22
2. Fellers Funeral Home 19
3. Sandblasters
18
4. Hines Farms
16.5
5. Pinbusters
16.5
6. One Eyed Jacks
16
High Scratch Game
David Stimatze
214
Alan Stimatze
176
High Scratch Series
David Stimatze
562
Gary Helsel
482
High Handicap Game
David Stimatze
268
Bryan Barnes
249
David Stimatze
724
Bryan Barnes
706

The Syracuse Journal September 18, 2013

Transcription

Similar documents

McHarrie Life Fund-Raising Event December 8th at Syracuse Stage

Spring 2014 - AmeriCU Credit Union

2013-2014 Annual Report

NSEF Fall/Winter Newsletter - North Syracuse Education Foundation

2016 Entry Form Hard Copy - Syracuse Festival of Races

: Al ahram hebdo (journal egyptien) 2007

Homelessness in Syracuse, NY

ORANge SCOUTiNg RePORT

At the Table - In My Father`s Kitchen

Page 1 - Syracuse.com