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BINGO
Wednesday, March 6th & 20th
Coolidge School House
Concession Stand Open
Games begin 7 P.M.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Saturday, March 16th
Cub Scout Pack 184
Blue & Gold Banquet
Southern Baptist Church
@ 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 16th
Armouraires Quartet
1st Christian Church
Dinner @ 5:30; Concert @ 6:30
Friday, March 22 7-9:30 pm
Saturday, March 23 9 am – 4 pm
the Art of Marriage
Hosted by Ministerial Alliance
at High School Lecture Hall
Contact Joe Gould 620-384-
5383 day
or 384-7868 evening
Saturday, March 23rd
Annual Lions Club
Easter Egg Hunt
Syracuse South Park
@ 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 6th
Oasis Seminar
Southern Baptist Church
@ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Word Wise
This Week in History
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Bibelot
BIB-loh; Fr. beebuh-LOH,
noun:
a small object of curiosity,
beauty, or rarity.
Origin:
Bibelot entered English in the
late 1800s from the Old French
beubelet meaning “trinket” or
“jewel.”
Community Rallies Behind
Citizen, Raises $12K At Benefit
March 06, 1899
Bayer patents aspirin
March 07, 1876
Alexander Graham Bell patents
the telephone
March 08, 1917
February Revolution begins
March 09, 1959
Barbie makes her debut
March 10, 1959
Rebellion in Tibet
March 11, 1997
Paul McCartney knighted
March 12, 1933
FDR gives first fireside chat
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The Voice of Hamilton County Since 1885
Volume 128, Issue No. 10 Syracuse, KS Wednesday, March 6, 2013
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by Marcus Ashlock
Editor
See Storm page 3.
Billy and Loretta Whitfield, standing in front of one of the donated quilts, were humbled by the outpouring of support for Billy’s travel expenses for his
experimental, stem cell eye surgery at UCLA in California. People from the surrounding area came together, donating more than $12,800 in a supper and
auction last Saturday evening, March 2. Photo by Carol Roberts.
Wanting to give back to
someone who has given much
to the community, four local
civic clubs combined efforts
to hold a benefit supper and
auction for Billy Whitfield.
The Lions Club, the Masons,
the Knights of Columbus and
the Syracuse Rotary Club
sponsored the benefit to-
gether hoping to help raise
money to help Whitfield
offset the expenses of eye
surgery which may restore
some if not all of his sight.
Whitfield and his wife,
Loretta, are well known in the
area for their musical talents.
Billy plays the guitar while
Loretta accompanies him on
the piano. They are often
seen at the VIP Center play-
ing for residents and guests
and also at their church,
Syracuse Southern Baptist.
Doctors told Whitfield 15-
20 years ago, after he had
experienced vision difficulty,
that there was nothing that
they could do to help him.
They were not even sure
what was wrong, causing
his retinas to deteriorate.
The surgery he will un-
dergo will inject stem cells
under the retina. The hope
is then the stem cells will
rebuild the retinas and re-
store at least a portion of his
eyesight. Only three other
people have had this surgery.
Patients report they see better
than before surgery, and one
State Marks Severe Weather Awareness
Week March 3-9; Local Storm Spotter
Class March 6
As the end of winter draws
closer, many Kansans are
thinking toward the sunshine
and balmy weather of spring.
However, in addition to sunny
skies and warmer temperatures,
spring may also bring thun-
derstorms, flash floods, torna-
does and other severe weather.
Despite advance warning many
people are killed or seriously
injured by tornadoes and other
types of severe weather. In
2012, there were more than 450
weather-related fatalities and
nearly 2,600 injuries nationwide.
To urge Kansans to start think-
ing about springtime emer-
gency preparedness, Gov. Sam
Brownback will sign a procla-
mation Friday, Feb. 22, desig-
nating March 3-9 as “Severe
Weather Awareness Week in
Kansas.” The proclamation co-
incides with the national Severe
Weather Awareness Week.
“We hope that every Kansan
has already prepared a home
emergency kit and devised an
emergency plan,” said Angee
Morgan, deputy director of the
Kansas Division of Emergency
Management. “However, if
they haven’t, this would be
the perfect time to do so and
make sure you and your family
are ready for severe weather.”
Morgan said a home emer-
gency kit should include every-
thing needed for each family
member to survive for a mini-
mum of three days without power
or heat. Kits should include one
gallon of water per person per
day; nonperishable, high energy
foods; a battery powered NOAA
weather radio; flashlights; extra
batteries; a safe, alternate heat
source; blankets; medications
and other essentials. Additional
information about preparing an
Hamilton County Deputy
(SHERIFF?) Alex Gentry ex-
ecuted a routine traffic stop for
speeding on Thursday, Feb. 28,
which resulted in the arrest of
Lionel Perez, 28, of Brighton,
Colo. for alleged narcotics
distribution. Deputy Gentry
and Undersheriff Nicholas
Krug searched the vehicle, in
which they found 25 grams of
marijuana in a vacuum-sealed
bag and a pill bottle containing
30 tablets of the drug methyl-
enedioxy-methamphetamine
(MDMA), commonly known
by the street name ecstasy.
Perez was arrested, trans-
ported and lodged in the
H a m i l t o n C o u n t y J a i l
for the following charges:
Unlawful Distribution of
C o n t r o l l e d S u b s t a n c e s ;
Possession of a Controlled
Substance, Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia, and No
Drug Tax Stamp Affixed
to a Controlled Substance.
Perez appeared before the
Hamilton County Court on
the aforementioned charges
Friday, March 1 where bond
was set at $15,000. Perez
is scheduled to appear in
court again on Wednesday,
March 20 at 10 a.m. MST.
is even driving again. Only 12
people total will receive this
surgery while it is currently
still in the research stage.
Whitfield and his wife
hope it will help him, but
there is a chance it won’t.
But even if it doesn’t, they
won’t count it as a loss.
“Even if this doesn’t help
Billy, we hope the doctors
will learn more and be able
to help someone else in
the future,” Loretta said.
The evening started with
a meal of chili, potato soup,

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Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous
runneth into it, and is safe.
WORD OF GOD
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Senior
Subjects
by Janice Hammond
I want to thank everyone that contributed to the Love My
Center campaign last month we received cash donations along
with lots of potholders, wash cloths, hand towels, coffee and tea!!!
S t . P a t r i c k ’ s D a y S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 1 7
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 10
There is still some confusion surrounding the transportation
service the center provides. There is no age limit. Many of these
rules/regulations are set at the federal level. Kansas Department of
Transportation is the “pass through” agency for the federal dollars,
so we must conform to federal regulations as well as state regula-
tions. Remember the golden rule of grants…He who gives the money
makes the rules! We also do not operate on weekends. We operate
Monday through Friday except legal holidays from 8 am- 3 pm. We
need one days notice when you need a ride in town and three days
notice when you need to go out of town. At the director’s discre-
tion, we can suspend service because of inclement weather. The cost
for in town trips is $1.00 and out of town trips is .50 a mile. There
are many different parts of the transportation funding bill. They are
divided into sections, such as 5309, 5310, 5311 and so on. Each of
these sections are funded at different levels, with different rules and
regulations. Some sections deal with airlines, some with trains, some
with city bus lines, some with cross country bus lines even with bike
trails. FTC (federal trade commission) has rules about who may drive,
routes, etc. This agency also regulates trucking industry and while
we aren’t considered a trucking agency, we must abide by some of
their rules. It is easy to see how confusing this system can be. It is
confusing to those of us who must deal with it on a regular basis.
People want to compare one agency’s system to another and that
isn’t possible. In our area of South West Kansas, we have several
different types of systems and grants. Garden City has the intercity
bus system along with a door to door system. Those are funded and
regulated through different parts of the transportation bill. The door
to door system is funded and regulated by the same rules as the one
in Syracuse. Some Senior Centers own their own bus and use it for
whatever they deem necessary. Some have funding for elderly only.
Some towns/cities administer the transportation system, sometimes
it is hospital districts, at least one county in our area administers the
transportation system, several are senior organizations. In theory,
a transportation system is a transportation system, it gets people
from point A to point B. In reality that is not always true. Unless
you are aware of all the differences, transportation systems they
appear alike to the casual observer, and it does create problems for
users and their families. At some point this may change. There is
a movement toward the idea that anybody should be able to ride at
anytime to anywhere. However issues such as funding and how and
who might administer such a system has not been completed yet.
Rick Schaffer from SWKAAA in Dodge City will be here
on Thur. March 21st to do a program with us during lunch.
M a r c h f o r M e a l s – W e d . M a r c h 2 0 t h
We hope to have our Mayor and some of our city and
county officials help service and deliver the meals that day.
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provides transportation for all ages,
Monday - Friday.
8am to 3pm
For a free schedule or to
schedule a ride call 384-7871.
This service is partially funded by
Kansas Department of Transportation
Public Transit Program.
From the
Stacks…
by Amy Brucker
8th Grade Library Leadership Group Members, Raul Leyva, Megan
Phillips, Magali Martinez, Roxi Barr, and Reina Seal presented the
library with a check from th Jr High FCLS Group to be used for the
Teen Room Renovation at the library. Photo by Amy Brucker
Build Teens Tough
“Build Teens Tough” is the adopted slogan for the teen renova-
tion project happening at the library. The sophomore library lead-
ership group felt the slogan was fitting, as the leadership groups
are not only building a room for teens to enjoy for social and
academic purposes, but laying a foundation for continued suc-
cess as they grow into adults and active community members.
The first “bricks” have been laid, as both the Junior High and High
SchoolFCLSgroupsdonatedmoneytotheproject.Thegroupsfeltitwas
animportantcausebecauseoftherelationshipformedbetweenthelibrary,
the school, and its students. This money was raised by students through
variousfundraisingactivitiesaspartoftheschoolorganization.Additional
fund-raising projects by the students through the library will include our
BookDriveandSale,aBakeSale,andastudenteventattheendoftheyear.
Allofthelibraryleadershipmemberswillbemeetingattheendofthe
monthtocollaborateandbegintofinalizetheneedsandwantslistforthe
renovation.ThecurrentplanistobegincleaningouttheroominMay,fol-
lowedbypaintingandotherworkconductedbythestudentsinthesummer.
It is an exciting time for the library and to be involved with such a great
group of students who are making a difference that will benefit so many.
Continue to follow our weekly articles to see the progress and pictures!
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This Sunday, Junior, Cadette
and Senior Girl Scouts par-
ticipated in Girl Scout Sunday
by attending the services at
the First Presbyterian Church.
Following the service, they
served punch and Girl Scout
Cookies to church members and
guests. They had a fun time.
Hunter’s Education Class
Sat./Sun. March 23th & 24th
at the Ham Co 4-H Building
Students must be 11 years old to take Hunter’s Safety. The
class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday March 23th
and Sunday March 24th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is no
cost for this class. Anyone born after 1957 needs to have
a Hunter’s Safety card in order to hunt in Kansas. Sign up
sheets are located at Prairie Lanes and the Hamilton County
Courthouse, or you may contact Mike Lewis at 373-2106.
Local Girl Scouts Celebrate
Girl Scout Sunday
Those attending the service
were, front row, L to R, Emeny
Olivares, Cassidy Cox, Eliza
Asebedo, Fermina Englert,
Johana Orozco, and Roxana
Pena; back row, L to R, Connie
Allen, Hannah Lampe, Candace
Englert, Andie Coleman,
Alyssa Marrs, and Donna Blake.
Girl Scout Cookies Are Still
Available
Girl Scouts are still
selling cookies, this is a
picture of Candace and
Fermina Englert, who
stopped by my house
yesterday. We still have
plenty of cookies in our
cookie cupboard, so if
you missed out, or are
wanting more cookies
pleasecallConnieAllen,
Cookie Manager at 384-
4625, or 384-4137.
Thanks to everyone for
their support of local
Girl Scouts, it has been
greatly appreciated.
cornbread, crackers and a
variety of desserts. As almost
200 guests entered, they pur-
chased tickets for a Kindle Fire
HD. Over $4,000 was raised
between the meal and the
raffle. Kandice Schwieterman
won the Kindle Fire HD.
The four civic clubs con-
tacted businesses for dona-
tions for the auction, which
took place after the meal. A
wide variety of items were
available as bidders competed
against each other for items
such as tools, doilies, em-
broidered towels, books, toys
and many other treasures. An
unexpected hot commodity
turned out to be the home made
sand hill plum jelly. Bidding
finally ceased at $40 a jar.
Approximately one dozen jars
sold for that price. Homemade
b r e a d s o l d f o r $ 1 8 0 .
Quilts also proved popu-
lar with bidders. Five quilts
were auctioned off, and the
first sold for $500. But it
wasn’t the highest selling
quilt. Another quilt with a
Dr. Seuss theme was up for
bid late in the evening. Two
people competed to keep the
bidding going as auctioneer
Mike Miller reminded them
it came with “two free pillow-
cases”. When bidding reached
$1,000, one bidder bowed out.
George Phillipy donated
several framed photos. One
was a picture of Whitfield
riding his horse down River
Road. The bidder who won
it bought the picture then
gave it to Whitfield. One
bidder won a certificate for
a pizza, but due to living
too far away to use it, he
donated it back so it could be
auctioned off a second time.
After the all donations were
counted, participants raised
$12,868 to help Whitfield
pay for his surgery. Whitfield,
upon learning the amount, was
almost at a loss for words.
“ O h m y g o o d n e s s , ”
Whitfield said. “It is just more
than a person could expect.
It makes me feel fortunate to
live in such a community.”
Whitfield was amazed at
the efforts on his behalf.
“I don’t understand why
people would do all of this to
help me,” he said. “I am just
so humbled by all of this.”
Not one to take support for
granted, Whitfield appreci-
ated the community’s efforts.
“I want to thank the organi-
zations and those who helped
and those who are offering
prayers for my recovery,”
Whitfield said. “And thank you
to the civic clubs, Lions Club,
Rotary, Knights of Columbus
and Masons for doing this.
It just means so much.”

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Hometown Happenings
To report your happenings,
call The Syracuse Journal at
384-5640 or e-mail
editor@thesyracusejournal.com
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
Southern Baptist
Church
612 N. Main 384-7405
Pastor Darrell Holt
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM Sun. Eve Worship
6:00 PM Wednesday
New Life Fellowship
124 N. Durffee
384-7453
Pastor Bill Roberts
Sunday
10:30 AM Worship
First Presbyterian
Church
601 N. Johnson
Pastor Ardeen Webster
384-7878
Church of the Nazarene
403 E. Avenue B
Rev. Bob Leonard
384-7844
5:00 PM Sun. Eve Service
6:00 PM Wed Eve Bible Study
Christ’s New
Covenant Church
East Highway 50
Pastor Joe Gould
Associate Pastor Bob Wedel
384-5383
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
309 N. Main St.
384-7416
Pastor Frankie Valens
Sunday
10:15 AM Worship & Children’s
Church
Kendall United
Methodist Church
Pastor Todd Anthony
373-2400
Wesleyan Church
Barton and Post Road
Pastor Paul Runyon
384-5828
9:30 AM Worship Service
10:30 AM Fellowship Time
4:00 PM Spanish Service
6:00 PM Evening Service
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lete is at the starting line, all of their
energy, and focus is in the direction
that leads to the end of the track.
When an athlete is running down
the track, they don’t look back.
The second part of Phil chapter 3
verse 13 says,”Forgetting what is
behind and straining toward what
is ahead.” You can’t score if you
don’t know where the goal is. So
asaChristianwemustknowwhere
the goal is and keep our eyes on it.
In Matthew 6:24, Jesus said it
this way, “No one can serve two
masters.”Whenwemakeadecision
to follow Christ, When we turn our
lives around from a life of sin to a
lifeofdedicationtoChrist,weneed
to look in the right direction. We
needtomaintainafocuswhichisset
onthegoalwhichliesahead,onthe
goalwhichwehavesetouttofollow
andachieve,andthatgoalistolivea
holylife,thatgoalistolivealifethat
wouldmakeusmorelikeJesus,that
goalistoreceivetherewardofeter-
nallifeinheavenwithourLordand
master.And to achieve that goal, as
wecansee,directionisanessential.
There is a pattern of “D’s” in
Paul’s writing: initial dissatisfac-
tion, devotion to Christ, knowing
the direction, now in verse fourteen
we find “determination.” In the
text we see that the first part of
verse 14 says, “I press on... (3:14a)
To press “on” takes determination,
there are obstacles in our way
sometimes, but this verse say’s “I
press on toward the goal to win
the prize for which God has called
me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Timothy 4:7-8) says “...Train
yourself to be Godly. For phys-
ical training is of some value,
but Godliness has promise for all
things,holdingpromiseforboththe
present life and the life to come.”
Inourtext,Phil3:16itsays,“..let
us live up to what we have already
attained.” It is not enough to run
hard and win the race; the runner
must also obey the rules; we must
be disciplined.. Hebrews 12:1-2
tells us to “Throw off everything
that hinders and the sin that so
easily entangles, and let us run
with perseverance the race marked
out for us. Let us fix our eyes on
Jesus, the author and perfecter of
our faith, who for the joy set before
him endured the cross, scorning
its shame, and sat down at the
right hand of the throne of God.”
Paul teaches us how to stand
firmly with Jesus–especially in
Christ’s decision to head towards
Jerusalemandallthatwouldbehap-
ping to him and his followers. We
lookedattheideasofdissatisfaction,
devotion, direction, determination,
and discipline. Take a moment to
look at your walk with God. As we
walk toward Jerusalem with Jesus
this Lenten Season are we standing
firmly with him on that journey?
Look at your walk as a Christian
andcompareittowhatPaulreminds
us as he writes to the Philippians.
This first week of March 2013
finds us in the third week of the
Lenten season. Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday and then is the
forty days (not counting week-
ends) or approximately six weeks
before Easter; this year it began
on February 13th. The traditional
purpose of Lent is to prepare the
believerthroughprayer,penance,re-
pentance and self denial to fully ap-
preciate all that Christ did by dying
onthecross. Itculminatesinthecel-
ebration on Easter Sunday with the
resurrectionofChristfromthedead.
During these weeks leading up
tothePassionWeekIwouldlikefor
us to look at our own lives and see
how we might strengthen our faith
journeys. Perhapsthiscanbeasea-
son when we can strive to have our
faithbestrongerbylooking atsome
truths. InhislettertothePhilippians,
Paulwritestoremindthemnottobe
satisfiedwiththeircurrentself—but
tostriveformore. WhenPaulwrites
to the Church in Philippi we must
rememberheisinprisonatthispoint
and is near the end of his years. We
findthathelooksbackathislifebut
also forward to what will happen.
He is NOT satisfied with his status
quo.— in fact he is dissatisfied.
“Not that I have already ob-
tained all this, or have already
been made perfect, but I press on
to take hold of that which Christ
Jesus took hold of me. (Phil 3:12)
Tostandfirmwemustbedevoted
to our purpose in life. When an ath-
Hi Folks. I started this week
off by trying to come up with
something to write about and this
is one of those weeks that noth-
ing comes to mind. Some weeks
the words just flow, even though
I never claim to be a writer; then
there are weeks like this one.
The one good thing that hap-
pened over the weekend was the
benefit for Billy Whitfield. Billy
is a very good friend of mine, a
brother in Christ. This was just
another way this community
comes together when someone is
in need. With any type of medical
procedures there is always a lot of
cost, and what was raised will go a
long way to help. So, I would like
to take this time to say “Thank
You” to all that gave, whether it
was time, money, or donations.
We are starting off March with
a good turnout at the Sand Park
with the nice weather and a lot
of people are fishing in Sam’s
Pond. It’s so nice to have a so
many things to do around here.
I hope you have a chance to get
out and enjoy what we have.
As I continue to try to get all
the houses in Syracuse marked
with their house/street number,
I’ll remind everyone now would
be a great time for you to do so.
Our offer still stands, that all you
have to do is call the city office
and one of great team members
will come and do it for you.
So there is really no reason not
to do this, and a great reason
to get it done: it could save
your life or a life of a love one.
Next Monday, we will have our
monthly City Council Meeting
and as always you are all invited
to come. Also next month we
have our City election; be sure
to get out and vote. I know we
have only have three seats open
and only three people running,
but please get out and vote.
I’m not sure what else is on the
ballot this time and will try to
inform you as time get closer.
If you would like to commu-
nicate with our elected officials
I have listed a there contact info.
Senator Larry Powell 785-296-
7694,larry.powell@senate.ks.gov
R e p . R u s s J e n n i n g s
785-296-7196, russ.jen-
n i n g s @ h o u s e . k s . g o v
Asalways,haveablessedweek.
Storm
Birdwatchers Faye and Mavis
were out one evening last week
looking for turkeys. Did not
find any turkeys, but did spot
2 eagles, 3 great horned owls
and many deer. They also
saw a shrike and some hawks.
Doc, Mavis and Butch were
out Saturday looking for wildlife
and celebrating Butch’s (their
black Lab) eleventh birthday.
They saw 4 bald eagles; one
was an adult, several hawks, a
herd of mule deer with several
nice bucks in it, white tail deer,
and several flocks of turkeys.
The turkey total was over 150,
with one large group of over
60 and several smaller groups.
They also saw a lot of geese
and a flock of Sand Hill cranes.
by Carol Roberts
Staff Reporter
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE
SYRACUSE POST OFFICE
For the February 23 through March 1, 2013
We delivered for you:
15,050 Letters; 5,330 magazines and newspapers &
437 packages
We handled 30,501 pieces of mail. Most of the
mail has been delivered that was delayed due to
the snow storms around us.
See School page 6.
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Garden City Community
College has released honor rolls
for the recent fall semester of
2012, including the President’s
Honor Roll, for degree-seeking
students earning perfect grade
point averages of 4.0 on a
four-point scale; the Dean’s
Honor Roll, including students
earning GPAs of 3.2 to 3.999;
and the Honorable Mention
List, for students earning GPAs
ranging from 3.0 to 3.199.
Honor roll eligibility
is based on enrollment in
eight or more credit hours.
Students are listed on each
roll by hometown and state.
Syracuse; Julia Anderson,
JessicaBarbo,SarahHinojos,Linda
Humphreys, David Richardson,
emergency kit may be found
online at www.ksready.gov.
Morgan said having an emer-
gency plan is as important
as making an emergency kit.
“Make sure everyone in the
family knows the plan,” said
Morgan. “If you don’t have a
specially constructed storm shel-
ter, make sure everyone knows
where the ‘safe spot’ is in your
home. Designate a place to meet
in case you become separated.
Review safety rules regarding
downed power lines and broken
gas lines. The idea is to think
about what it will take to keep
everyone safe and put that into
your plan. Then, practice it.”
To help make emergency
preparedness more manage-
able, KDEM has instituted an
online “Kansas Preparedness
Challenge.” Completing each
monthly challenge makes partici-
pants eligible for a prize drawing.
Go to www.ksready.gov and click
on the “Kansas Preparedness
Challenge” link to get started.
For more information on
emergency preparedness, go
to www.ksready.gov, www.
redcross.org, or www.fema.gov.
National Weather Service
spotter training on March
6, 6:30 p.m., will be held
at the High School Lecture
Hall. The public is welcome.
Garden City Community
College Issues Honor Rolls
Administrators and teachers
in Syracuse strive to provide
the best education possible
for the students of Hamilton
County. Recently, Syracuse
Elementary School received
a Certificate of Recognition
f o r i t s a c h i e v e m e n t s .
Syracuse Elementary was
recognized for outstanding
achievement and uncom-
mon accomplishments based
on Kansas Assessment re-
sults from 2012 and other
qualifying factors, specifi-
cally the sample size, eth-
nicity and socio-economic
status of those taking the test.
For each of the 14 state
assessments, 60 state schools
meeting the Challenge Award
criteria were originally identi-
fied as high performing. From
those 60, the schools with the
top score from 10 regions
Education Task Force
Recognizes Syracuse
Elementary School

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Forensics
From left to right, front row, Tyler Timm, Katarina Moxley; Gabe Upson, Lupe Gonzlaes, Alex Englert, Gage Stileau, Tristan Cashler; back row,
lefet to right, Tina Stucky, adviser, Marco Jacobo, Brett Doze, Stephanie Geven, Erick Guiterrez, Alberto Ibarra, and Jamie Helton. Photo by Karen
Doze.
The Forensics team competed
in Rolla on Saturday. They com-
peted against 14 teams, broke
11 events to finals, and finished
in 1st place by 32 points over
Liberal and Scott City. This is
the third tournament in a row for
this team to finish 1st, ahead of
much larger schools. We also
have students who are double
and triple qualified for state.
Individualawardswereearnedby:
Erick Gutierrez and Marco
Jacobo received 4th place in
Improvised Duet Acting.
Gage Stileau and Brett Doze
received 2nd place in Improvised
Duet Acting, qualifying them
for State Champs Competition
Tyler Timm received 2nd
place in Poetry, qualifying him
Marco Jacobo received 7th
place in Prose. Alberto Ibarra
received 2nd place in Prose,
and Erick Gutierrez received
1st place in Prose, which
qualified both of them for
State Champs Competition
Alex Englert and Stephanie
Geven received 4th place in
Duet Acting. Katerina Moxley
and Tyler Timm received 1st
place in Duet Acting which
qualified them a second time
Gabe Upson received 3rd place
in Humorous Solo. Katerina
Moxley received 2nd place in
Humorous Solo which qualified
her for State Champs Competition
Brett Doze received 2nd
place in Original Oration,
which qualified him again for
State Champs Competition.
Meade 77
Syracuse 26
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Meade 25 17 20 15
Syracuse 2 12 7 5
In the first round of paly in the
2-A Sub-State tournament, the
Meade Buffaloes stampeded the
Syracuse Bulldogs in a resched-
uledgameinSublettelastTuesday
evening, Feb. 26. Postponed for
weather, the Buffaloes had to
wait and extra day to increase
their season record to 20-0. The
bulldogs were held to a two-
point first quarter, setting up
an unrecoverable deficit of 23
points. The Meade lead only in-
creased with gameplay with the
Buffaloes heading into the half
ahead 42-14. The surge in the
third and fourth quarters saw the
Buffaloes pull away by 51 points,
winning 77-26. The Bulldogs
were sent back to Syracuse
with a season record of 6-14.
Elkhart 60
Syracuse 29
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Elkhart 12 18 18 12
Syracuse 7 7 7 8
The Elkhart Lady Wildcats
faced the Syracuse Lady
Bulldogs in Sublette in the re-
scheduled first round of the
Sub-State Tournament. The Lady
Wildcats kept Syracuse in single-
digit score for the entire game.
The Lady Bulldogs never re-
gained their footing, losing to
Elkhart by 31 points, 60-29.
Basketball
SHS Varsity Boys and Girls played in the first round of the 2-A Sub-State Tournament last Tuesday, Feb. 26 in a rescheduled game in Sublette. The
Varsity Boys (6-13) faced the first seed Mead Buffaloes (19-0) in their game, losing 77-26 in a painful game to watch. Lionel Romero, left, attempts
to move the ball around an opponent; Rachel Horton, right, gets a rebound during the Varsity Girls match against the Elkhart Wildcats. The Lady
Bulldogs lost to Elkhart 60-29. Photo by Trudi DeWitt.

See History page 8.
By Mavis Long
20 years ago
With a low voter turnout
for the only primary in Hamil-
ton county Tuesday, Rosemary
Clary and Rob Gale were the top
two vote getters for position 3-6
on the SUSD#494 school board.
The two will face off in the gen-
eral election April 6. Clary had
60 votes, Gale had 47, Cindy
Ochs had 25 and Brad Ivey 4
votes. Out of more than 500
eligible voters only 136 voted.
There is good news for movie
fans in Hamilton County who
hope to see the Northrup The-
atre remain open; the theatre
is alive and well, and actually
turning a profit, Chamber of
Commerce spokesperson Sandy
Dikeman says. The top movie
attendance wise was “Sister
Act”. In second place was “Fa-
ther of the Bride”. The other
movies with good attendance
were “Fried Green Tomatoes”,”
Beethoven”,” Pure Country”,”
Hook”,” Far and Away”,” Beau-
ty and the Beast”, “Straight
Talk”, ”My Girl”, “Wayne’s
World”, “Housesitter”,” Stop
or My Mom Will Shoot”.
Parents are invited to school
for breakfast to observe Na-
tional School Breakfast Week
March 8-12. During National
School Breakfast Week Syra-
cuse Elementary School is invit-
ing parents of kindergarteners
to have breakfast on Monday,
first grade on Tuesday, second
grade on Wednesday, third and
fourth on Thursday and fifth
and sixth on Friday. The cost
of breakfast is $1 for adults and
.75 for children. Please call
the school if you would like to
have breakfast with your child.
The Syracuse Women’s
Bowling Association officers
for 1993-94 are pictured in the
Journal. The officers are Mar-
tha Housholder, president; Mary
Hazen, vice president; Joann
Berglund, secretary-treasurer
and Rose Kraft, sergeant at arms.
30 years ago
The last two months and one-
half months have been wetter
than normal, and that is a good
thing. Nearly two inches of of-
ficial precipitation have fallen
since Christmas and Hamil-
ton County farmers are more
than glad that moisture is in the
ground. Without it, they fear, the
county could have experienced
several dirty days. High winds
have blown on several days the
last couple of weeks but there has
been no dust, a far cry from some
“Black Februarys.” Moisture so
far in 1993 is above normal, with
a total of 1.20 inches. The past
week was a mild one with a high
temperature of 65 degrees and a
low temperature of 27 degrees.
An exceptionally large turn-
out of voters went to the polls in
Tuesday’s Syracuse city primary
election. More than 600 ballots
were cast. Incumbent Mayor
O.L. Mayers and present city
councilman Bob Greene were
winners in the mayoral race. City
council candidates who will ap-
pear on theApril ballot are Glenn
Hess, Naomi Grissom, Joyce
Maxey and Don Fulton. The
city candidates will join those
for school board in the general
election. Also on the ballot will
be three special questions, the in-
tangibles tax, continuation of the
hospital mill levy and a proposal
to create a recreation district.
Marion Weckerly celebrated
his 83 birthday February 22
and got many customary greet-
ings. Among his cards, he re-
ceived a greeting from the White
House signed by President and
Mrs. Reagan. That was unusual
enough, but not as much as a
telephone call he received during
the day. The call was from the
president himself. Pres. Reagan
asked if he was Marion Wecker-
ly and if it was his birthday. Get-
ting affirmative answers to both
questions, the president then vis-
ited briefly. Mr. Weckerly was
surprised to say the least, and a
little amazed that he would get
such a personal call. He wonders
if his birthday being the same
day as George Washington’s
had anything to do with the call.
Forty years ago
February had a total of .17
inches of moisture, as recorded
by George Starkey, official ob-
server. Normal precipitation for
February is .46 of an inch. So far
this year he has measured .60 of
an inch compared to the average
for the first two months of the
year of .79 of an inch. The high
temperature for the week was
65 and the low was 14 degrees.
Winners of awards presented
by the Hamilton County Jaycees
are pictured, along with their
spouses on the front page of the
Journal. The winners are Larry
Ochs, Jaycee of the Year; Mrs.
Jamie (Barbara) Fairchild, out-
standing young educator; W.E.
Peterson, boss of the year; Mrs.
Earl (Wilma) Hess, distinguished
service award winner and Dee
Potter,outstandingyoungfarmer.
Also pictured on the front
page of the Journal are dirt
moving equipment working at
the new site of the White Vet-
erinary clinic, the framing of a
new restaurant being built for
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Nielsen
at their Coolidge Motel, and a
new house being constructed by
Dikeman Construction Compa-
ny just west of Syracuse, where
it will await a buyer and be
moved to the buyer’s location.
Hamilton County’s Bradshaw
gas field has been extended into
Greeley County with comple-
tion of a new well. The No. 1
Wallace is pumping 4.3 mil-
lion cubic feet of gas daily.
Several persons have taken
their solo flights at the Syracuse
airport recently, most have taken
cross county flights, and one, Dr.
C. E. Petterson, has received his
private pilot license. Others who
have soloed are Paul Wilcoxen,
Paul Harder, Ron Taylor, Kay
Shetterly, and Bruce Bellinger.
ArlieAeschlimanhasbeenthein-
structor for most of the students.
In the 100 years ago column
(140 yrs. ago now) prepared by
the Kansas Historical Society is
an article sent by a correspon-
dent to the Topeka Daily com-
monwealth dated February 26,
1873 concerning life in Peace,
Kansas which is now Sterling.
The letter details a Sabbath
School concert where children
sang and performed on the “far
western frontier.” The new
school house where the concert
was held was full to capacity but
does not tell us what that number
is. A quartet of adult men was
a big hit, and was conducted by
Mr. Tweeddale, lately from New
York, who is an experienced
singer. The letter goes on to say”
One year ago who would have
supposed even here on the buf-
falo range there would be heard
such speeches and such songs;
that today would be gathered
such an audience of true people
in such a neat and commodious
house? Marvelous indeed is the
onward march of civilization
and refinement on these broad,
rich prairies. We have no great
things to boast of, it is true. Our
town is not large, but it is live-
ly. Our community is said to
be the most civil in this valley.”
50 years ago
The county’s first “big” snow
of the year fell Monday but was
disappointing with only .10 of an
inch of moisture in two inches
of snow. The storm caused con-
siderable discomfort, however
as roads and streets were slick
with ice and the county was
cut off from long distance tele-
phone communications. The
wind whipping the telephone
lines between here and Garden
City caused the outage. The
high temperature for the week
was 73 degrees and the low
temperature was 11 degrees.
Hamilton County won three
of the top four places in a live-
stock judging contest held at the
Harry Smith & Sons field day in
Morton County Saturday. Terry
Boy took first place, Ernest Mc-
Daneld, second and John Beh-
rendt took fourth. The young
men are pictured on the front
page of the Journal. The Will-
ing Workers 4-H Club team, of
which Boy and Behrendt were
members, took the team trophy.
Syracuse grade school and
junior high musicians almost
swept the board at the Johnson
music contest on Saturday. The
Syracuse students won a total
of 31 I ratings and 30 II ratings.
Ratings of I plus were earned
by the junior high boys quartet,
piano solo by Joe Gould and a
clarinet solo by Linda Lewis.
Groups receiving I ratings were
the sixth grade boys’ chorus, the
fifth and sixth grade band, the
junior high trumpet trio, junior
high vocal sextet, junior high
band, junior high flute trio, ju-
nior high girls trio and junior
high clarinet quartet. Individual
I ratings were earned by Sue
Helm, piano; Beth Willis, voice;
Susan Thompson, voice; Mark
Nance, voice; Jimmie Burns,
voice; Phil riley, trumpet; Bill
Lewis, trumpet; Susan Bur-
ton, French horn; Joe Carrith-
ers, French horn; Sheryl Rudy,
clarinet; Susan Stoderl, clarinet;
Sherry Johnson, clarinet; Mar-
garet Carter, voice; Carol Hoyt,
saxophone; Sheryl Rudy, voice;
Linda Lewis, voice; Kathy Bur-
khart, voice; Sylvia Gunn, snare
drum; Linda Lewis, piano and
Sheryl Rudy, piano. Instructors
of the groups were Bob Harder,
instrumental; Jerry Waldrop,
junior high vocal; and LaF-
ran Jones, grade school vocal.
Work will start about April
1 on paving about 40 blocks of
Syracuse streets. This will in-
clude sidewalks, curbs and gut-
tering. Rexroad and Sons of
Salina will be doing the work.
Also included in the project
will be paving of the center of
Gates Street from Avenue A to
Avenue C. ( columnist’s note:
The center of that street had is-
lands with plantings of flowers
and that was removed so the en-
tire street could be paved, there
were objections by some of the
residents of Syracuse. I remem-
Hamilton County History
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Sixty years ago
March came in with a “roar-
ing” good rain and wet snow to
benefit Hamilton County and
the surrounding area. About .75
seems to be the general moisture
report around the area. Henry
Boltz, weather observer, mea-
sured .60 for the official read-
ing at his farm west of Syra-
Farmers Safety
Meetings
March 25th
Presentations:
Shawn Plunkett (Kansas Dept. of Ag)
Mark Gallegos (Colorado Dept. of Ag)
Rusty Edenborough (Oklahoma Dept. of Ag)
Charles Collins (Ag Services LLC)
Monday March 25 Elkhart Morton County Civic Center 8:30 CT
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Ramblings and Ruminations
In Step with the Editor
I found two different articles
online Monday with a central
theme of letting bureaucracy
and red tape cloud one’s judg-
ment in doing the right thing.
Seventeenth-century writer
Voltaire said, “Common sense
is not very common,” and it still
seemstruefourhundredyearslater.
Last Tuesday, Feb. 26, an
87-year-old woman living in an
independentlivingcommunitycol-
lapsed in the dining services area.
Attendantscalled911immediately.
The nurse on the phone with the
911 operator refused to perform
CPR at the behest of the operator.
The nurse said she was not al-
lowed to assist the ailing resident,
and the operator pleaded with her
to find a gardener or pedestrian,
anyone not employed by the com-
munity living center, to perform
CPR to try to extend the woman’s
chances of living. The woman
was transported to a local hos-
pital and later pronounced dead.
The executive director of the
center stood behind the actions of
the nurse who made the call. It is
theirpolicyasaretirementcommu-
nityandnotanassisted-livingfacil-
itythatemployeeswaitwiththeres-
identuntilemergencypersonnelar-
riveanddonotadministeranytype
of aid. Staff explains these rules to
all residents and families before
they move in. Rules are rules, and
policies are made to be followed.
I can understand the manage-
ment side of the story. Sure, the
facility may be susceptible to
lawsuits from a grieving family if
administeredaidwasnotsuccessful
in saving the life of their loved one.
It is much simpler to have a policy
of non-interference and adhere
to the policy, even as they watch
a resident in the last moments of
their lives on the dining hall floor.
It is easier for administrators
to say they stand behind an em-
ployee who follows policy. It is
easier to tell a family they were
aware of the rules and show them
the form was signed where fam-
ily agreed to and understood the
rules. The problem is the oath the
nurse took when she was licensed.
Is there a situation where com-
mon sense will override policy
and red tape? How can a person
sit in front of a grieving fam-
ily and agree the nurse was in
the room, that he or she does
know CPR, and it is against the
rules for the nurse to interfere.
Unfortunately, too many lawsuits
have been filed causing the line to
be drawn on the side of corporate
caution rather than common sense.
A similar situation regard-
ing rule-following happened on
Monday in Florida. On a bus ride
home, two football players tackled
an armed student who pulled out a
loaded .22-caliber pistol, pointed it
at the back of the head of another
student and announced he was go-
ingtokillthatstudent.Thefootball
players subdued the student and
disarmed him. All three students
weresuspendedforbeinginvolved
in an incident with a weapon.
I understand the school’s policy
has a “no tolerance” policy. Those
typesofpoliciesensureallstudents
are treated equitable and no parent
or lawyer of a parent can claim
unfair treatment of their child. If
theincidentinvolvesaweaponand
thepolicyistosuspendallstudents
involved, then all get suspended,
regardless.Itmakessenseintheory.
In practice, however, a kinder-
garten student can be suspended
for sexual harassment after kissing
another child on the playground;
an incident happening in recent
years. These young men took
their lives into their own hands to
wrestle a loaded pistol away from
the gunman in an attempt to keep
others safe. Instead of covering
their ears and watching a friend
die on the bus, they disarmed a
gunman, saving their friend and
other students. Instead of a re-
ward, they received suspension.
If I were the parent of the saved
student,Iwouldtakemychildoutof
schoolandpickthesuspendedboys
by Marcus Ashlock
Editor
Safe Calving Habits
Over the years I have heard story after story of accidents
related to calving season. I have researched the subject with
a couple of guys at the sale barn, a purebred breeder and a re-
tired cow vet. I came up with this list of Safe Calving Habits:
1. Far and away the most common tale I hear has to do with
looping the OB chain around your wrist then looping the other
end around the calf’s foot. This is called Loop-A-Dope. The
scenario is: the mama cow rises or escapes before the baby is
delivered and drags you, the midwife, across two sections of cac-
tus, mud, cattails, bone yards, net wire fence and/or mine fields.
A tip to the wise; let the loose end of the chain hang loose.
Regardless of what you think, the uterus will not swallow it.
2. Another frequent calving catastrophe involves pro-
tective mothers who interfere with your post-natal efforts
to tag, vaccinate, treat or, otherwise molest the newborn.
Alas, this practice has been labeled Trick-a-Dope. Factors in
play seem to be the innocent belief that humans are faster,
quicker, stronger or smarter than the cow. It is a symptom
of the cowboy mentality, who honestly believes he is faster,
quicker, stronger or smarter than the cow, and is a slow learner.
ADVICE: Let your wife do it.
3. This calving disaster is the result of extremist cattle-
men who attempt to grab the newborn calf and drag him into
the pickup cab before the protective mama cow can intervene.
It is known as Whack-a-Dope. It is amazing how fast, quick,
strong and smart new mamas really are! In her wake she leaves
abrasions, contusions, fractures, broken hydraulic lines, concus-
sions, amputations, explosions, ejections, side door indentations,
warranty violations, totaled vehicles and unconscious operators.
Solution: Reserve the emergency room ahead of time and
have 911 already dialed before you lean out the door.
4. Addropes,spurs,iceand4-on-the-Floorgearshiftstothestoryand
thepossibilitiesofbodilyharmareendless.Obviously,Rope-a-Dope.
5. CONCLUSION: In spite of the risks we take, our
efforts to help the newborn and handle their new moth-
ers with care remain heroic. We are on the front lines where
Beef Begins. So gird your loins, you knights of the calving
barn, stand tall, keep your wrist out of the loop, take a deep
breath and dive right in…what could possibly go wrong?
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Employment Resources for Older Job Seekers
Dear Savvy Senior,
What resources can you recommend to help older job seekers? I’m 62
and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help.
Looking For Work
Dear Looking,
WhiletheU.S.jobmarkethasimprovedslightlyoverthepastyearorso,
challengespersistformanyolderjobseekers.Fortunately,thereareanumber
offreeonlinetoolsandin-persontrainingcentersscatteredacrossthecountry
today that can help you find employment. Here’s what you should know.
Online Resources
If you have Internet access, there are a number of 50-and-
older online employment networks that can help you connect
with companies that are interested in hiring older workers.
Two of the best are workreimagined.org, a resource developed by
AARPthatcombinescareeradvice,joblistingsandonlinediscussiontied
toLinkedIn’sprofessionalnetworkingplatform.Andretirementjobs.com,
which offers a job search engine that lists thousands of jobs nationwide
from companies that are actively seeking workers over the age of 50.
It also provides job-seeking tips and advice, helps with resume writing
and allows you to post your resume online for companies to find you.
Some other good 50-plus job seeking sites to try are workforce50.
com,retiredbrains.com,retireeworkforce.com,andencore.orgaresource
that helps older workers find meaningful work in the second half of life.
In-Person Help
Another good place to get help finding a job is at a Career One-Stop
center. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, these are free job
resource centers that can help you explore career options, search for jobs,
find training, write a resume, prepare for an interview and much more.
There are around 3,000 of these centers located throughout the country.
To find one near you, call 877-348-0502 or go to careeronestop.org.
Depending on your financial situation, another program that
may help is the Senior Community Service Employment Program
(SCSEP). Also sponsored by the Department of Labor, SCSEP offers
access to training and part time job placements in a wide variety of
community service positions such as day care centers, senior centers,
governmental agencies, schools, hospitals, libraries and landscaping
centers. To qualify, participants must be over 55, unemployed and
have poor employment prospects. To learn more or locate a program
in your area visit www.doleta.gov/seniors or call 877-872-5627.
Work at Home
If you’re interested in working at home, there are many
opportunities depending on your skills, but be careful of rampant
work-at-home scams that offer big paydays without much effort.
Some of the more popular work-at-home jobs include “customer
service agents” who fields calls from their employers’ customers
and prospective customers – you don’t place telemarketing calls.
Agents earn an average of $8 to $15 an hour and many also receive
incentives and commission, too. To find these jobs see arise.
com, alpineaccess.com, liveops.com and workingsolutions.com.
If you have good typing skills there are “transcriptionist” jobs
that pay around $10 per hour for typing verbatim accounts of
board meetings, presentations, conference calls, etc. Companies
that hire transcriptionists are tigerfish.com, ubiqus.com, ctran.com.
And if you have a college degree, online “tutoring” or “proofreading”
jobs are always available. See tutor.com to find tutoring opportunities
which pay between $10 and $15 per hour. Or, if you have some writing
or editing experience, proofreading pays $12 to $20 per hour. See
firstediting.com and cactusglobal.com to look for proofreading jobs.
For more work at home ideas and resources, see retiredbrains.com
and click on the “Work from Home” tab on the left side of the page.
Start a Business
If you’re interested in starting a small business but could use some
help getting started, the U.S. Small Business Administration offers
tips, tools and free online courses that you can access at sba.gov.
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
by Jim Miller
up in the morning to spend a day at
DisneyWorld.Iwouldbesurethose
boys knew, despite the school’s
policy, they were my heroes.
The problem with no toler-
ance or choosing inaction because
of lawsuit-prevention policy is
that we then create a society of
apathetic people. No longer do
we see good Samaritans assisting
their fellow man or woman. No
longer are people willing to risk
something for a friend or neighbor.
No longer are people willing to do
much of anything except capture
the scene on their phone and post
on Facebook or Tweet about the
incident onTwitter. If they do, they
facepossiblysevereconsequences.
As for me, I choose to help
my neighbor. I choose to spend a
few moments of my time trying
to save the life of dying person,
policy be damned. Some people
will choose to watch those around
them suffer because of fear. What
type of neighbor are you? Which
type of neighbor would you want
around you in your time of need?
School
were presented Certificates
of Merit at the Challenge
Awards dinner Nov. 14, 2012.
However, the Task Force
wishes to honor the remaining
50 schools of the top 60 with
a Certificate of Recognition.
The Confidence in Kansas
Public Education Task Force
was established 31 years ago
to promote Kansas schools
and their achievements. It
sponsors the Governer ’s
Scholars Banquet held each
spring that recognizes the
top one percent of gradu-
ating seniors. It also an-
nually honors individuals,
organizations and businesses
that actively support public
education with the Friends of
Education Award. The ABC
Award is another Task Force
honor that goes each year to
an outstanding individual or
organization whose influ-
ence has been felt statewide.
Eight statewide organiza-
tions comprise the Task Force.
They include the American
Association of University
Women, the Kansas Congress
of Parents and Teachers,
t h e K a n s a s A s s o c i a t i o n
o f S c h o o l B o a r d s , t h e
Kansas National Education
Association, the Kansas
School Public Relations
Association, the Kansas
State Board of Education,
the Kansas State High School
Activities Association, Inc.,
League of Women Voters
a n d t h e U n i t e d S c h o o l
Administrators of Kansas.
USD 494 Superintendent
Kenny Bridges expressed was
pleased with the recognition.
“We want to express our
appreciation for our prin-
cipal and staff for all their
hard work,” Bridges said.
“As always the kids are
our number one priority,
and we will keep working
with that goal in mind.”

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Hospital Help Wanted
CNAs/CMAs
Hamilton County Hospital/Seasons
Of Life Living Center is now taking ap-
plications for CNA’s and CMA’s. Please send resume to
Human Resources, Box 948, Syracuse, KS 67878, or con-
tact 620-384-7461, ext. 189. Drug screening required. EOE.
Registered Nurse
Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, Kansas is now in-
terviewing candidates for Registered Nurses. HCH is a 25 bed,
critical access hospital in Southwest Kansas. The successful
candidate will be a Kansas Registered Nurse who has experience
in ER, Acute Care and OR. This is a challenging career perfect
for a highly motivated individual. Salary is commensurate with
experience. Call us today to schedule an interview and tour our
facility. Hamilton County Hospital, Box 948, Ave. G & Huser,
Syracuse, KS 67878. Contact Angie Talbot, Human Resources
Manager at 620-384-7461. Drug screening required. EOE. Building For Sale
Residential Or Commercial Zoning
106 N. Gates, Syracuse
Currently Being Used
As A Salon With Rental
Space Adjoining.
Over 2000 Sq. Ft. Total
Great For Business Or
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$110,000.00
Call 384-1648 if Interested
Building For Sale
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(First published in The Syracuse Journal on the 6th
day of March, 2013)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The public testing of vote counting equipment to be used in the April 2,
2013, general election will be held in the Hamilton County Courthouse,
Syracuse, Kansas, on March 26, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., in accordance with K.S.A.
25-4610.
(First published in The Syracuse Journal on the 6th day of March, 2013)
NOTICE OF GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Unified School District No. 494
Hamilton County, State of Kansas
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of 1986 K.S.A. 25-
2018(e), that General Election of Board Members of Unified School District No.
494, Hamilton County, State of Kansas, will be conducted on the 2nd day of April,
2013.
The names of the candidates, the positions for which they have filed, and
the Board Member Districts, are as follows:
Member District 1/4: All territory outside the city limits of Syracuse
City but within Hamilton County.
Position No. 4:
Gary Nielsen
Member District 2/5: All territory lying West of a line commencing at
the South city limits of Syracuse; thence North on Highway 27 to the
intersection with Highway 50; thence East two blocks on Highway 50 to Johnson
Street; thence North on Johnson Street to the North city limits, bounded on the
West by the city limits of Syracuse.
Position No. 5:
Matthew Lampe
Member District 3/6: All territory within the city limits of Syracuse
lying East of the above-described line.
Position No. 6:
Aaron Plunkett
Hamilton County Hospital Board
Three positions are open. The following have filed:
Barbara J. Bay
Kent Schwieterman
David L. Simon
Syracuse City Council
Three positions are open. The following have filed:
Vance Keller
Steve Schell
Tina Stucky
Coolidge City Mayor:
Ruth Schwerdfeger
Coolidge City Council:
Five Positions are open. The following have filed:
LeeAnna M. Moore
Loren Tremain
Voting places for said General Election and the area each voting place will serve
are as follows: All precincts and townships to vote in the Commissioners’ Room
at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 219 North Main, Syracuse.
Notice is further given that the polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00
p.m. MST, on April 2, 2013.
Signed at my office in the City of Syracuse, County of Hamilton, State of Kansas, this
27th day of February, 2013.
(SEAL)
Angie Moser
Hamilton County Election Officer
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493-3661, Wayne
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Personal
Property
Filing
Deadline

March
15th

The
deadline
for
the
return
of
all
Personal
Property
Renditions
to
the
County

Appraiser’s
Office
is
March
15th,
2013.
Failure
to
return
these
renditions
by
this
deadline

will
result
in
late
filing
penalties
being
assessed
which
means
higher
taxes.

If
you
have
not
signed
and
returned
the
rendition
sheet
that
was
mailed
to
you
by

the
Appraiser’s
Office
in
January,
you
need
to
mail
or
bring
the
form
to
the
office
by
the

March
15th
deadline
to
avoid
any
penalties.

Personal
property
includes
such
things
as:

All
equipment
used
for
Commercial/Industrial
purposes
bought
or
acquired
before
July
1,

2006

Commercial
office
equipment
(Computers,
Typewriters,
Fax
Machines,
Telephone

Systems,
Office
Furniture,
Etc.)

Golf
Carts

Jet
Skis,
Snowmobiles
and
Trailers

Mopeds,
Motorcycles,
Sidecars,
Dune
Buggies,
3
and
or
4
wheelers,
Sand
Rails
and

Trailers

Travel
and
Camping
Trailers
(until
tagged
through
the
Treasurer’s
Office)

Homemade
Trailers,
Car
Trailers

Trailers
for
hauling
trash

Vehicles
tagged
with
>16-‐20M
tags

Non-‐highway
vehicles
(Autos,
trucks,
pickups,
motorcycles)

Vehicles
no
longer
tagged
(owner
still
has
title)

Airplanes
(not
state
exempted)

Boats,
Motors
and
Trailers

Demolition
Cars/Trucks

Micro
Utility
Trucks/4
&
6
wheeled
Utility
Site
Vehicles

Thomas
O.
Scott

Hamilton
County
Appraiser

Now Hiring Equipment Mechanic Specialist
The State of Kansas as an employer offers remarkable benefits that are invaluable to the
professional and personal lives of our employees. At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by
providing training opportunities, a family oriented work environment, and service recognition.
Promotional opportunities, free parking, and flexible schedules are also offered.
KDOT is a great place to work! Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the lives
of the citizens of Kansas!
This position is located in Syracuse and performs engine overhauls, tune-ups, diagnostic and
electrical work, suspension, brake and drive train work, as well as other shop related work as
directed by your supervisor. Maintain shop records as required and follow all safety
procedures. Due to the nature of the work, incumbent may/will be required to work additional
hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional hours will be assigned by the
supervisor depending upon the needs of the agency. Must participate in KDOT training as
deemed necessary by the supervisor. An annual $150 Personal Protection Equipment
Allowance and a $150 Annual Tool Allowance is available. Health insurance, including dental,
and eye care is available. Other benefits include paid annual leave, sick leave and holidays.
KPERS, a retirement program, require mandatory participation.
Minimum Requirements: Two years experience in automotive and/or diesel mechanics and
requires knowledge of the principles of internal combustions engines, drive systems, gear
boxes, hydraulic and electrical systems. The ability to effectively instruct/supervise
subordinate mechanics. A basic hand tool set is required by this applicant to have in their
possession upon the start of their employment at KDOT.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US
Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT drug test
as a condition of employment in this position. A pre-employment physical and a valid
unrestricted driver’s license are also required. Employee is required to possess a CDL within
60 days of employment. Starting pay is $13.61 per hour. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. Applicants claiming Veteran’s Preference must submit a copy of their
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A personal Data Sheet and Employment Application must be received by closing date March
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Public Notices
Lost
(StatePoint) If you’re con-
sidering buying a home,
some experts think you
should get a move on it.
Interest rates are at 65-year
record lows and national
home prices have finally
hit bottom and are on the
rise. Despite what you may
be hearing, loans are avail-
able for those with good
credit histories, stable in-
come and sufficient savings.
But don’t jump right in
unprepared. Whether you’re
a seasoned buyer or a new-
bie, there are strategies that
can help you throughout
the home-buying process:
Stick to Your Budget
Determining how much
“home you can afford”
depends on several fac-
tors, including your an-
nual gross income, credit
history, current mortgage
rates and the amount of
y o u r d o w n p a y m e n t .
In today’s market, you can
expect a down payment to
generally be between 5 to 20
percent of the purchase price
for a conventional mort-
gage. Lenders recommend
that your mortgage payment
(principal, interest, taxes
and mortgage insurance)
be less than 28 percent of
your monthly gross income.
Before looking for a
home, consider calling a
Department of Housing
and Urban Development-
approved housing coun-
selor for free and confiden-
tial financial assistance.
Avoid Borrowing Pitfalls
Unscrupulous lenders
can damage your credit and
cause you financial hard-
ship. Here are some ways
to avoid becoming a victim:
• Say ‘no’ to easy money.
Beware if someone claims
that your “credit problems
Tips for Buying a Home in
Today’s Market
won’t affect the interest
rate.” If a solicitation is really
appealing, get it in writing
and seek a second opinion.
• Talk to several lend-
ers to find the best loan.
• Know if the loan offered
to you charges a fee if you pay
it off early. If it’s a require-
ment of the loan, ask about
other products that don’t
contain this type of penalty.
• Ensure documents are
correct and complete. Beware
of anyone offering to falsify
your income information to
qualify you for a loan. Never
sign documents that have in-
correct dates or blank fields.
• Ask for written esti-
mates that include all points
and fees. When you get to
the closing table, if any
fees or charges differ from
what was previously dis-
closed, delay closing until
all terms are understood.
• If you’re taking equity
out of your property, only
take the minimum. Equity
typically builds slowly
over time, so it’s impor-
tant to try to preserve it.
• If you’re not sure,
don’t sign! Get advice
first from a reputable con-
sumer credit counseling
agency or housing counselor.
Know the Mortgage
Process
Mortgages are serious
long-term financial com-
mitments. Selecting the
right mortgage may make
a big difference in your
m o n t h l y p a y m e n t s a n d
overall cost of your loan.
To determine the best term
for your personal situation
and one that aligns with
your financial goals, talk
with your lender or financial
professional for guidance.
M o r e h o m e - b u y -
ing tips can be found at
w w w. F r e d d i e M a c . c o m .
The prospect of
making such a big
investment can be
intimidating, espe-
cially if you’re a first
time homebuyer. Do
your research, reach
out to the profes-
sionals, stick to your
budget and be sure
you’re ready to take
on the financial re-
sponsibilities of be-
ing a homeowner.

Visit with your healthcare provider for treatment options including
physical therapy, manipulation or other forms of care.
Struggling with chronic pain?
Chronic pain can result from a number
of different conditions which may be
treated by your physician. Chronic pain
may include back or neck pain symptoms
or persistent headaches. It’s important to
understand the source of the pain in order
to receive appropriate treatment.
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Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
School Zone; Suspicious
Incident subjects using private
lot to sell merchandise with-
out permission; Residential
Alarm; VIN Check; VIN
Check; 911 call rollover ac-
cident occurred in Greeley
C o u n t y ; 9 11 H a n g - u p ;
Domestic Battery and Battery
complaint 1 male arrested
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
Civil Process Personal
Service; Reckless Driving
c o m p l a i n t ; D i s t u r b a n c e
c o m p l a i n t ; S u s p i c i o u s
Incident; Traffic Stop Santa
Fe Avenue Verbal Warning
for Failure to signal turn
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013
Hit and Run accident; Traffic
Stop K27 and Milemarker 63
Verbal Warning for Speed
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
School Zone; 911 Hang-up;
911 domestic dispute; Funeral
Escort; Civil Standby; 911
reference loose cattle; Court
ordered PBT administered;
1 male arrested on Haskell
County warrant; Welfare Check
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
School Zone; Civil Process
Business Service; Civil Process
Personal Service; VIN Check;
Loose Cattle; Suspicious
Vehicle traffic stop initiated
Verbal Warning for Improper
display; Suspicious Incident;
Traffic Stop 100 N. Sumner
Verbal Warning for Headlight
violation; Traffic Stop 101 N.
Bentley Verbal Warning for
Left of Center and Citation
issued for Expired registration
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Loose Cattle; Fire Alarm at
School; School Zone; Inmate
serving 48 hour commit-
ment; Traffic Stop U50 and
Milemarker 27 Verbal Warning
for Speed; School Zone;
Booked in Inmate per Court
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
Verbal Dispute; School
Zone; Civil Standby; Warrant
served at court; Booked in
Inmate per court; School Zone;
Welfare Check; Harassment
complaint; Court Order check
in; Civil Process Personal
Service; Traffic Stop U50
and Milemarker 23 Verbal
Warning for Speed; Traffic
Stop K27 and Milemarker 60
Citation issued for Speed 1
male arrested for Possession
of Controlled Substance with
Intent to Distribute, Drug
Paraphernalia, No Drug
Tax Stamp, and Possession
of Controlled Substance
Thursday, March 7, 2013 • 12:30 PM MST
At the JMB Angus Ranch - 9 miles southeast of Sharon Springs, KS
Selling:
• 45 Angus Bulls
• 20 Simmental/SimAngus Bulls
• 10 Registered Angus Heifers
• 15 Simmental/SimAngus Heifers
Rains Cut Above Z39Sitz Top Game x SAV Predominant
Angus Sires:
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Time, Fat Butt, MTTR Built Right, Mr. Madison
For Catalog Or Information
Joel or Mary Bunker - 785-852-4229
Mike or Celeste Rains - 785-672-0010
or visit us at www.jmbangus.com
QCD, C.D. Davis and
Co, a Colorado Partnership,
grantor, Donna Lee Davis,
g r a n t e e , S E / 4 3 3 - 2 6 - 4 3
WD, Donald G. Parr, Jr. and
Victoria L. Parr, husband and
wife, grantors, William Holsted,
grantee, All 17-22-42 Except a
tract beg at NE/c of 17; NE/4
18-22-42 Except a tract beg
at NE/c 18; N/2 19-22-42; E/2
20-22-42 Except a tract beg
at NE/c of 20; W/2 and (W/2
W/2 E/2) 24-22-43 Except
E 240 acres; N/2 30-22-42
G W D , R o d n e y J a y
K e s t e r, s i n g l e , g r a n t o r,
Ryan Kester, grantee, Lot 3,
Block 52, City of Syracuse
QCD, The Augusta Welton
trust dated 11/29/90, grantor,
W3 LLC, grantee, Lots 1 and
2 and (E/2 NW/4) 19-21-40
QCD, William L. Mapes,
grantor, Antonio Gomez and
Dana Gomez, grantees, Lot
6 Block 48, City of Syracuse
JTWD, Pickerill Family Rev
Trust,grantor,JessSchwieterman
and Laryce Schwieterman,
grantees, NW/4 17-22-39
JTWD, Paul Ray Pickerill
Separate Property Rev Trust,
grantee, Jess Schwieterman
and Laryce Schwieterman,
grantees, NW/4 17-22-39
Special LLC WD, Lone
Pine Realty, LLC, a Colorado
LLC, grantor, Fence Post, LLC,
grantee, (S/2 SW/4 SW/4 NE/4)
and (NW/4 NW/4 SE/4) 8-22-41
TD, Donna Jeanne Jantz
LivingTrust, grantor, Kenneth R.
Jantz, Gail K. Sibley, and Toni R.
Miller, grantees, Lots 15 and 16,
Block 2, Benchmark Addition
LivingTrust, grantor, Kenneth R.
Jantz, grantee, NW/4 33-23-40
Living Trust, grantor, Toni R.
Miller, grantee, S/2 5-23-40
L i v i n g Tr u s t , g r a n t o r,
Gail K. Sibley, grantee,
NE/4 and SE/4 33-23-40
QCD,DavidJ.BalzerandJanet
O. Balzer, grantors, Michael
J. Balzer, grantee, 13-22-43
QCD< Mark Schwerdfeger,
single, grantor, Christie
J r. B amb erg er, g rant ee,
B l o c k 3 , C o o l i d g e
JTWD, Norvin and Joyce
M . P u c k e t t R e v Tr u s t ,
grantor, Brian Weis and Kera
Weis, grantees, Lots 11, 12,
Block 120, City of Syracuse
crop and still is, but the rain
and snow has brightened the pic-
ture. Temperatures have been
moderate for this time of year
with a high for the week of 67
degrees and a low of 12 degrees.
Jerrianne Thornburg, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell
Thornburg, a junior at Syra-
cuse High School, was crowned
Cage Queen in a half time
ceremony at the Syracuse/
Meade game Saturday night.
Mrs. Tommy Cox, 21, of Syra-
cuse was killed instantly and two
other women were injured in a
collision on Highway 50, 8 miles
west of Syracuse Sunday morn-
ing about 11:30. Mrs. Cox was
the driver of a car that collided
with a truck driven by a Ulysses
man. The road was slush cov-
ered at the time of the accident.
Lulubelle George of Syracuse
and Elizabeth Killfoil of Gar-
den City, passengers in the Cox
car were admitted to Donahue
Memorial Hospital. The driver
of the truck was not injured.
Milk producers of Hamilton
County and eastern Colorado
met in an organizational meeting
at the court house Wednesday
night. Directors were elected
and members signed into the as-
sociation. The name selected for
the organization was C-K Milk
producers. The objective of the
group is to promote the produc-
tion of Grade A milk in the area.
Elected to the board of direc-
tors were: Meryl Fox, chairman;
Dale Schoonover of Holly, vice
chairman; W.E. Hartshorn of
Holly, secretary/treasurer and
directors Fred Bendure, Vic-
tor Mustoe, and C.E. Leonard.
History
Hamilton County
History
Sponsored in part by
Davis Motors, Inc.
Since 1944

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by Jeff Wilson
AGTalk
Tractor Safety School
A Tractor Safety School will
be offered Saturday, March 9th at
the Hamilton County Fairgrounds
startingat8:00a.m.(MT). andwill
conclude around mid-afternoon.
All youth between the ages of
14-15 (or turning 14 this year)
who are working on a farm other
than their legal guardian’s or
parent’s are required by U.S.
Department of Labor to attend this
course if they will be operating
machinery over 20 horsepower.
Recent interpretations of the
Hazardous Occupation Training
(HOT) law indicates that there
are several instances where this
training is required even though
the youth are working on their
“family’s” farm. Specifically:
• The farm is a partner-
ship with the youth’s parent being
one of the partners. Technically,
the youth is working for the
partnership and not the parents.
• The farm is a incorpo-
rated. Here again, the corporation
is the employer, not the parent.
• The youth is work-
ing on a grandparent’s farm.
Exemptions for HOT exist only
for the youths employed by
their parents or legal guardian.
The law does not apply to
youth who are 16 years of age
or older, although older youth
and adults are welcome to at-
tend. Some insurance compa-
nies may require the training.
Extension agents from
Hamilton, Kearny Stanton,
and Greeley counties will be
the instructors for this train-
ing. Youth must have Social
Security Number, the $10.00
registration fee and a sack lunch
in order to attend. For more in-
formation or to register contact
the Extension office 384-5225.
Closing Market Report
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Wheat – 7.10
White Wheat – 7.40
Milo – 6.94
Corn – 7.49
New Crop Wheat – 7.21
New Crop White Wheat – 7.51
New Crop Milo – 5.12
New Crop Corn – 5.62
LDP’s are all 0 cents/100 weight
Market Report courtesy
of Skyland Grain
Farmers Forum
Ernie Battin Les James
NRCS Accepts Applications
for Conservation Innovation
Grants
February 28, 2013—U.S.
Department of Ariculture’s
Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) will provide
up to $25 million in grants to
help develop and demonstrate
cutting-edge ideas to improve
conservation on private lands.
Conservation Innovation
Grants (CIG) are available for
state and local governments,
federally recognized Indian
Tribes, non-governmental and
educational organizations,
private businesses, and in-
dividuals. CIG applications
are due Friday, March 22.
Of particular interest are ap-
plications for innovative dem-
onstration partnerships on energy
conservation, nutrient manage-
ment, soil health, wildlife habi-
tat, and adaptive management.
“These grants are critical for
developing and demonstrating
out-of-the-box ideas for con-
servation on America’s private
lands and strengthening rural
communities,” NRCS State
Conservationist Eric B. Banks
said. “They inspire creative
problem-solving that boosts
the production of our farmers
and ranchers and ultimately im-
proves our water, air, and soil.”
NRCS has offered this grant
program since 2004, investing in
ways to demonstrate and transfer
efficient and environmentally
friendly farming and ranching.
In the past eight years, the grants
have helped develop trading
markets for water quality and
have shown precise ways to
farm and use fertilizer, water,
and energy more efficiently.
The grants are funded
through the Environmental
Quality Incentives Program
and are awarded through
a c o m p e t i t i v e p r o c e s s .
At least 50 percent of the
total cost of CIG projects must
come from non-federal match-
ing funds, including cash and
in-kind contributions pro-
vided by the grant recipient.
For more on this grant op-
portunity, visit http://go.usa.
gov/4Kvx. To apply electroni-
cally, visit http://www.grants.gov
or contact a local NRCS office.
Johnson 800-874-0461 (J)
Syracuse 800-874-4020 (S)
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‘09 JD 9330 PS 1660 Hr JD Auto Trac............................$199,500 S.S
‘09 JD 9930 PS 4400 Hrs..................................................$165,400 J.J
‘12 JD 8285R 703 Hrs MFWD..........................................$199,500 S.S
‘08 JD 8430 PS 4132 Hrs MFWD.....................................$162,500 J.J
‘11 JD 8235R PS 700 Hrs MFWD...................................$157,300 J.J
‘11 JD 5101E 1177 Hrs MFWD New JD Loader................$52,800 S
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‘01 JD 5410 862 Hrs. JD 541 SL loader..............................$24,500 S.S
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‘09 JD 635D 35’ Draper.......................................................$52,500 S. S
JD 853A Row Head.........................................................$6,500 S. S
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‘12 JD 1910-1890 42’ X 7.5 4500 Acres............................$161,000 J.J
‘12 JD 1910-1890 42’ X 10” 4700 Acres............................$143,200 J.J
‘98 JD 4700 SP sprayer 4500 Hrs. 750 gal 80’.....................$68,500 J.J
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‘11 JD 568 Rd Bailer NET...................................................$30,700 S.S
‘10 JD HX15 Rotary Cutter.................................................$10,900 S.S
‘06 RedBall 570 90’ 1200 gal..............................................$17,500 S.S
‘98 JD 566 rd baler................................................................$9,250 S.S
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‘05 JD HX15 Rotary Cutter...................................................$8,500 S. S
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Agriculture
Syracuse Commission Co.
620-384-5259
www.syracusecommission.com
Market Report
Friday, March 1, 2013
Consignors: 78 Total: 2992
STEERS HEIFERS
3-400# 196.00-222.50 3-400# 165.00-185.00
4-500# 173.00 4-500# 157.50-164.00
5-600# 142.00-165.00 5-600# 136.00-165.00
6-700# 141.00-149.00 6-700# 125.00-136.50
7-800# 138.00-142.00 7-800# 129.00-134.50
8-900# 120.00-138.00 8-900# 116.00-129.50
COWS: BULLS: $80-$112
Open - $75-$87
Preg Ck - $1000-$1300
• We would like to have your cows to be preg.
checked and pairs on Wednesday or early Thurs-
day morning. Please call ahead with your consign-
ments.
• VP’s Cafe - Now Open - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FOR ALL YOUR CRP NEEDS
Interseeding - Light Discing
Contact Jason Ochs at (620) 952-0688
5 S Main St, Syracuse, KS 620-384-5435
Hours M-F. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m./ Sat. 8 a.m. - Noon
Smoker Grills
by Ozark Mountain Grills
Bake, grill, roast or hot-smoke with authentic
wood flavor and aroma. Cook with all the control
of an oven, but with the added flavor of a smoker.
• Authentically augers pellets into firebox to maintain
accurate cooking temperatures.
• Easy to use auto ignition, temperature controls and
electronic temperature display.
• Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with 1,000 degree
powder-coated finish.
• Porcelain grilling surface.
• Convenient steel side
shelf.
• Covenient grease drain
system.
• Inculdes vinyl grill cover
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APrescribed BurnAssociations
(PBAs) is a group of landowners
that share equipment and man-
power in order to help each other
accomplish their prescribed burn-
ing and land management goals.
Sharing equipment and manpower
can lead to safer prescribed burns
and less risk of wildfire. PBAs
also have access to prescribed fire
training,grantsforburnequipment
(radios, water tanks, drip torches)
through the Kansas Prescribed
Fire Council, and the opportunity
for future insurance coverage.
Although PBAs have access to
guidance and training workshops
fromnumerousagenciesacrossthe
state, they are self-sufficient and
independently run with a “neigh-
bor helping neighbor” motto.
An informational meeting will
be held in Lakin in the future for
thepurposeofformingaprescribed
burnassociationinKearneycounty
(other county landowners wel-
come). The meeting will be led by
Michele Witecha (Rangeland Fire
& Wildlife Ecologist – Kansas
Forest Service, Scott City) and
Allie Rath (Pheasants Forever
Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist,
Ulysses). If you are interested
in attending, please call Michele
Witecha (620- 872-3230), Mark
Goudy–KearnyCountyFSA(620-
355-6086),orAllieRath(620-356-
1726) to get more information.
Are You Interested In Using
Prescribed Burning On Your Land?

Prairie Lanes Weekly League Results
by Megan Keaton
Papa Keaton’s Chili
2 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 can Brooks chili hot beans
2 cans dark red chili beans
1 can red beans
1 packet Williams chili seasoning
2 tsp. chili powder
1 11.5-oz. can V8 (Regular, Reduced
Sodium, or Spicy Hot)
Whatever else is in the fridge that
looks good
Fritos, cheese, chopped onions
(optional)
P
My dad passed away Feb. 6 after a prolonged fight with pulmonary fibrosis. In his honor,
I’m rerunning his chili recipe. I know it’s been in the paper before, but this is the perfect time
to curl up with a comforting bowl of home.
In large soup pot. cook beef with onion,
garlic, salt and pepper. Drain. Add re-
maining ingredients, including anything
else in the fridge that looks or sounds
like it will make your chili taste better.
Serve over Fritos with cheese and on-
ion for a Frito pie, if desired. The next
day, with any leftovers, reheat and add
a cup of uncooked macaroni for some
Chili Mac.
Recipes & Stuff Seen on the Scene
There is a lot happening in Hamilton County that not everyone gets a
chance to see or hear about. This is your space to do that. Please send
your photos of what you’ve seen in the county to the following email:
editor@thesyracusejournal.com
Auctioneer Mike Miller, left and his bid callers, Kent Schwieterman, right, and Ron Miller,
seated background, take a moment and call the auction from a donated dining set at the ben-
efit auction on Saturday evening, March 2. Photo by Carol Roberts.
Bowling Stats

2/18/13
Lunch Bunch
1. 3 Bowling Angels 173
2. Pin Palsd 168.5
3. Prairie Gals 162
4. H & H Trucking 159.5
5. “Havin” Fun Yet 154.5

High Scratch Game
Edith Majors 196
Cozette Lewis 182

High Scratch Series
Carolyn Smith 490
Edith Majors 476

High Handicap Game
Cozette Lewis 263
Edith Majors 258

High Handicap Series
Cozette Lewis 697
Carolyn Smith 691

2/18/13
Athletics
1. Horton’s Embroidery 213
2. Prairie Lanes 189
3. Premier Cattle Co. 184
4. Moser Farms 180
5. The Mill Rats 178
6. Skyland 177.5
7. Lead Slingers 177.5
8. Heaven Help Us 164
9. Ray’s Babes 162

High Scratch Game
Julie Parks 204
Raymond Munoz 196

High Scratch Series
Julie Parks 582
Nancy Simon 536

High Handicap Game
Nancy Roberts 279
Anne Melton 276

Julie Parks 747
Raymond Munoz 737

2/19/13
Champions
1. Kirby Auto Repair 147
2. Split Ends 144
3. Wood-N-Post 143.5
4. Bulldogs 140.5
5. Who Are We 136
6. Faith 2 Spare 117

High Scratch Game
Ron Miller 200
Justin Helton 184

High Scratch Series
Justin Helton 521
Ron Miller 494

High Handicap Game
Ron Miller 254
Anne Melton 244

Faye Frazer 679
Anne Melton 679

2/20/13
Village People
1. Keller-Leopold 156
2. Valley State Bank 147
3. Alan’s Repair 146
4. Crazy Hors 133.5
5. Sand Blasters 133
6. The Misfits 130
7. Hines Farms 124
8. JAR 121.5
9. 10-In The Pit 121

High Scratch Game
Roger Stucky 224
Patty Helsel 212

High Scratch Series
Richard Meredith 567
Roger Stucky 566

High Handicap Game
Patty Helsel 274
Additional nominations for Directors may be made at the meeting.
Each member may vote for one nominee from each district.
Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital Personnel and St. Catherine’s Hospital Laboratory:
General Chemistry Profile - cost paid jointly by Pioneer Telephone and Pioneer Electric
(includes: Hemagram, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Lipid Profile and Uric Acid)
FASTING AFTER MIDNIGHT STRONGLY SUGGESTED FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
Also available at guest’s costs: PSA $8.00 and TSH (thyroid) $7.00
And the following guests:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Area Mental Health Center
Assistive Technology for Kansas/Kansas
Equipment Exchange
Berkeley Medical Equipment
Virginia Bitner - Reflexology
BWMH Heritage Homecare
BWMH Hospital Auxiliary
Central Care Cancer Center
Eagle Med Ballard Aviation
Families Together Inc
Grant County Health Department
Grant County Recreation
Grant County Senior Center – Prairie Land
Food
KS Department of Health and Environment
LifeTeam
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
ANNUAL MEETING
For
The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc.
Saturday, March 16, 2013—1:00 PM
South Room Grant County Civic Center, Ulysses, Kansas
Free Lunch
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM to members and friends of
Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc.
HEALTH FAIR
7:00 AM—12:00 PM Walker Auditorium
Russell Child Development
Saxon Chiropractic & Wellness Center
St. Catherine Hospital Neurodiagnostics
The Legacy At Park View & Park View
Assisted Living
Ulysses Animal Control
Ulysses Family Physicians & Ulysses
Surgical
Ulysses Lions Club
United Healthcare Community Plan of
Kansas
United Methodist Mexican American
Ministries - including booths on:
* Cancer Health Disparities
* Early Detection Works
* Farm Worker Health Program
* Lifetime Smiles
The annual meeting shall include an election for Directors
of the Association. Nominated for the election are the following:
DISTRICT 7
Ron Brown
Vince Huser
DISTRICT 8
Roger Barnhardt
A.J. Jones
DISTRICT 9
Shannon Webb
Calvin Mikkelson
Roger Stucky 266

Patty Helsel 748
Roger Stucky 692
The Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., Annual Meeting will
be held March 17, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic
Center in Ulysses, Kansas. Registration of members will begin
at 11:30 a.m. until the start of the meeting. All members are
invited to attend.
The Annual Meeting is held to elect trustees, give reports
covering the previous year and transact any other scheduled
business that may come before the meeting.
The free health fair will begin at 7:00 a.m., followed by lunch
beginningat12:00p.m.Thehealthfairandlunchareformembers
andfriendsofPioneerElectricCooperative,Inc.andPioneerCom-
munications.
Annual Meeting
& Health Fair
Saturday, March 17
1:00 p.m.
Grant County Civic
Center
Ulysses, Kansas
Door prizes will be given
away throughout the
annual meeting.
* * *

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