Primary Race: Pott. County Sheriff

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Mustangs experience Costa Rica
Sarah Miller • Special to The Smoke Signal
¡Pura Vida! This positive Spanish greeting
sums up the adventure of nine Rock Creek
High School students and their sponsors
who toured Costa Rica from June 24
through July 1 to study the country’s culture, language, and ecosystems.
The students visited coffee and pineapple
plantations, shopped for souvenirs at a factory which produced wood products,
relaxed in hot springs in the shadow of the
Arenal Volcano, and swam and boated at
Isla Tortuga, an island in the Pacific Ocean.
They also learned how to make chocolate,
cooked an authentic Costa Rican meal, and
practiced some new moves in a Latin dance
class. In addition, they explored the country’s capital city, San Jose, visiting both the
national cathedral and the national theater.
For two nights the group stayed in Selva
Verde Lodge along the Sarapiqui River
where they zip lined, hiked across suspension bridges, and boated through the rainSubmitted forest. In this unique ecosystem they were
A group of Rock Creek Mustangs had the opportunity to experience Costa Rica this summer. lucky enough to see howler monkeys, a
Pictured in front of the Sarapiqui River, they are: (front) Olivia Lee, Rachel Forge, Malea Sandy,
Holly Forrester, Sara Miller and Wyatt Williams; (back) Cale Hinrichsen, Jackson Lenauer, Eli
Miller and Justin Moser.
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As part of their Costa Rican experience, the Mustangs participated in a service project where
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they helped build affordable housing. The students broke up concrete to pave the driveway,
Rachel Forge finds a friend at the butterfly
moved building supplies, sanded walls, and painted the interior of the house.
garden in Costa Rica.
crocodile, iguanas, caimans, frogs, butterflies, and many exotic birds, including colorful toucans.
For four nights students stayed in homes
with “Tico” families who spoke only Spanish.
While practicing their language skills, the
students tasted new foods, played games
with children, and explored their residential
neighborhoods.
Besides sightseeing, students participated
in a volunteer service project called Hogar
Dulce Hogar, which translates to “Home
Sweet Home.” This project was coordinated
by El Rancho de Español Lodge and Interact
Travel, the touring company which organized the trip. Similar to Habitat for Humanity, this program helps families in need build
affordable housing. The students broke up
concrete to pave the driveway, moved
building supplies, sanded walls, and painted
the interior of the house. The students also
donated some of their own money to purchase doors for the home.
Several factors made this a successful trip.
The company Interact Travel did an excellent job organizing the trip, and the Costa
Rican guide Angel and bus driver Ricardo
were favorites of the students. Angel was
friendly and knowledgeable about his country, and Ricardo kept everyone safe on curvy
mountain roads and crowded urban streets.
The Rock Creek students also traveled with
14 students and two sponsors from Pennsylvania, becoming acquainted with people
from another part of the United States.
Spanish teacher and sponsor Sara Miller was
thrilled with the students’ behavior. “These
nine Rock Creek students were excellent
ambassadors for their country. They were
enthusiastic, respectful, and willing to try
and communicate in Spanish. I could not
have asked for a better group.”
Students who participated in this trip
included Rachel Forge, Holly Forrester, Cale
Hinrichsen, Olivia Lee, Jackson Lenauer, Eli
Miller, Justin Moser, Maleah Sandy, and
Wyatt Williams. Their sponsors were Rock
Creek teachers Sara and Keith Miller.
The next Rock Creek Spanish trip is scheduled for summer, 2018. Spanish teacher Sara
Miller will provide information about this
trip in March, 2017. Students must complete
two years of Spanish to be eligible for the
trip.
Essentials
St. George
Food Pantry
July 14, 10 a.m., Harvesters Food Pantry. The distribution will take place in the
St. George United Methodist Church parking lot at
303 Grant Street.
Westmoreland
Food Pantry
July 15, noon to 2 p.m. and
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., United
Methodist Church, 107 2nd
St, Fishes and Loaves Food
Pantry. Anyone is welcome,
no income guidelines.
Alma
Candidate Forum
July 17, 3 p.m. to 5:30
p.m., St. John Lutheran
Church Memorial Hall,
218 2nd St. Wabaunsee
County Republican forum
with county, state and 1st
Congressional candidates.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.,
formal question-answer session followed by time for
individuals to visit with the
candidates.
Reunions
Blume Family
The Blume reunion will
be held Sunday, July 17,
in the north room of the
Wamego Senior Center,
501 Ash. The potluck dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Primary Race: Pott. County Sheriff
Editor’s Note: This is the
fourth in a series of candidate
articles leading up to the Aug.
2 primary election. Only contested races are featured.
This week’s article is for Pottawatomie County Sheriff.
Candidates are incumbent
Greg Riat and challenger Daniel Costlow.
Questions concerned qualifications and reasons for running, their opinion of the biggest law enforcement challenge facing the county and
how the county can help solve
the problem. Candidates were
also offered a “soapbox” question that appears online only
at www.thewamegosmokesignal.com
Daniel Costlow
I’ve been in law enforcement
for a little over 10 years. I
started as a reserve deputy in
Pottawatomie County. I’ve
worked as a full time Deputy
for Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Offices.
Then in 2013 I became the
Chief of Police for the Onaga
and Havensville Police Departments. While employed I’ve
had many responsibilities and
learning opportunities to help
our county. These range from
public relations, community
outreach, investigations training, to SWAT training. I spend
personal time going to training
and have been taking college
courses. I am now two semesters away from a bachelors in
Greg Riat (I)
DANIEL COSTLOW
CANDIDATE, POTT. CO. SHERIFF
Psychology.
We have several problems
but I believe there is one we
need to fix before moving to
others.
I feel the retention problems
of deputies is one of our biggest concerns. This is for several reasons. If you continue to
lose a fifth of your deputies
each year then you lose experience when working calls. Lack
of experience and officers leads
to less productivity. This
causes us to not solve as many
problems as we should. It
costs money to train and equip
these deputies and is a loss if
they don’t stay. The other
problem with that is the public
doesn’t know the deputies so
they are reluctant to speak with
them about things going on.
Employee retention can be
improved. I’ve known many of
the 33+ deputies we’ve lost
See Candidate Page
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I have been privileged to
serve the citizens of Pottawatomie County for the past 26
years at the Sheriff’s Office.
In my role as Sheriff and with
the help and support of my
staff we work to make things
better for our county. There
is great satisfaction in helping
people and also being part of
something good. I have filed
for re-election because I truly
enjoy my job and want to
continue helping make things
better.
Each individual community
in our county, rural and
urban face different needs
and challenges. Overall however, I see the rapid growth of
our county as one of the biggest challenges we face. This
growth contributes to an
increase in activities such as
illegal drug use, mental
health issues, increased vehicle traffic on roads, along
with road construction projects. With some of these
issues also comes the need to
provide greater support to
our schools through our
School Resource Officer Program, that helps in keeping
our schools safe.
The number one thing we
need from the people of Pottawatomie County is their
continued support. When
you consider Pottawatomie
County is located between
Manhattan and Topeka, near
Ft. Riley and I-70, we have
GREG RIAT (I)
CANDIDATE, POTT. CO. SHERIFF
been successful in most areas
keeping our county safe and
sound. I attribute this to several things, the men and
women of the Sheriff’s Office
who help watch over us, our
training and equipment, and
especially the help we receive
from our citizens. We receive
tips on crimes, calls on drug
activity, calls on traffic problems, and feedback on how
we do. With the size of our
county at over 800 square
miles, our population now
over 22,000 and growing, we
rely on, and need our citizens
input. We are grateful for
this and appreciate our relationship with all persons in
Pottawatomie County.
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POTT. CO.
SHERIFF
PTSO busts three for drugs
On July 1, just before 8 a.m., a Dodge Neon driven
by 47-year-old Gary Lee Dorr, St. George was stopped
for a traffic violation near the intersection of Highway
24 and Lake Elbo Road, rural Manhattan. During this
stop deputies discovered an unspecified quantity of
marijuana and methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.
Gary Lee Dorr, the driver of the vehicle was taken into
custody for possession of methamphetamine, possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dorr was transported to the Pottawatomie County
Jail was bonded on a $5,000 cash or commercial bond.
Also on July 1, a joint investigation by the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, Wamego Police Department and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
resulted in the arrest of two males.
Driving a 2004 Chevy Silverado Pickup, they were
stopped near Horseshoe Road on Military Trail Rd,
rural Wamego around 3:40 p.m.
A search of the vehicle was conducted and a quantity of marijuana was seized as well as two firearms, one
being loaded. The driver, Tyler Lee Newman, 26,
Onaga, was taken into custody for distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession
of hallucinogenic drug and no drug tax stamp. He was
transported to the Pottawatomie County Jail and has
posted bond of $5,000 cash or commercial.
The passenger of the vehicle, Otto Eugene Tisdale,
31, Wamego, was arrested for distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of
hallucinogenic drug, criminal possession of a weapon
by a felon and no drug tax stamp.
Tisdale was transported to the Pottawatomie County
Jail has since bonded, $20,000 cash or commercial
Possible sexual assault
The Pottawatomie County Dispatch received a
report of a possible sexual assault in Onaga at 5:27
a.m, June 25.
The victim reported to the Sheriff’s Office that she
may have been assaulted by two males in an area West
of Leonard Street in Onaga. The victim can only
describe the suspects in this incident as two males,
possibly driving a small vehicle. The victim reported
this incident happened sometime after 11 p.m., June
24, and before 5:27 a.m., on June 25. The Sheriff’s
Office is asking that anyone with information on this
incident is urged to contact the Pottawatomie County
Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353 or the Onaga Police
Department at 785-889-4768.
Aggravated burglary
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Dispatch
received a report of a residential burglary in progress
at 5400 block of Taylor’s View Road, rural Manhattan,
Pottawatomie County at 4:04 a.m., Thursday, June 24.
The victim in this matter discovered an unknown male
inside their residence. When discovered, the male fled
from the residence. Various items were also discovered missing from this residence and were believed to
have been taken by the male suspect.
With tips from area residents and evidence from the
scene, sheriff deputies and detectives were able to
develop a suspect.
The suspect, identified as Mark Burghart of Manhattan, was located near this same area around 1 p.m.
He was taken into custody for aggravated burglary,
theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was
taken to the Pottawatomie County Jail and bond was
set at $15,000.
July 13, 2016 • Wamego, KS
Pottawatomie County
Commissioners updated on NBAF
Construction to end in 2020
Mark Portell • Special to The Smoke Signal
The Pottawatomie County Commissioners Monday received an
update on the National Bio and
Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) from
Marty Vanier, director of partnership development for the federal
facility under construction at the
northeast edge of Manhattan.
Vanier and Chris Trudo, Pott.
County Emergency Management
director, will begin giving commissioners quarterly updates on the
progress of NBAF and how it will
impact the county.
The $1.25 billion animal disease
research laboratory has a
500,000-square-foot footprint and
is charged with researching exotic
animal diseases, according to Vanier.
Actual construction of the facility
is scheduled for completion at the
end of 2020, but research won’t
begin for another two years while
operational testing takes place.
While the facility is located in
Riley County, Pott. County emergency responders have had training for
a possible outbreak of an exotic animal disease and will probably
require more. Commissioner Dee
McKee questioned who would be
responsible for paying for that training and potential equipment needs.
“When we start sending our local
staff to do that kind of training, I
don’t want all the costs to be on our
taxpayers,” McKee told Vanier.
Vanier said planning for that contingency should begin soon.
Health Dept. Director Resigns
The commission, following an
executive session to discuss nonelected personnel, accepted the resignation of Leslie Campbell as director
More than 480 Kansas
State University students
earned graduation honors
with their May 2016
degrees.
Earning the university’s
top graduation honor,
summa cum laude, were
115 students who have an
academic average of 3.95 or
higher; 178 students graduated magna cum laude with
an academic average of 3.85
to 3.949; and 184 students
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Fire Reporting Software Request
The commission took no action on
a request by Jared Barnes, fire
supervisor, to purchase computer
software to improve state-mandated
reporting of fire incidents by fire
departments in the county’s consolidated fire district.
Barnes said the software would
allow him to monitor incident
reports by department fire chiefs.
From Jan. 1 through July 8, only 28
incidents were reported to the state,
when the number should have been
close to 200, Barnes said.
Cost of the software is $6,610 for
the first year and $3,860 annually
after that.
“It seems like a lot of money, but I
see it as a necessary tool, especially
for keeping track of our incidents,
because we’re not keeping track of
them now,” Barnes said.
Commissioner Pat Weixelman
questioned if the issue of nonreporting was due to software or
personnel.
“If it’s a problem of getting it into
the system, I don’t see where new
software is going to help. End of
story,” Weixelman said.
Commissioners asked Barnes for
more information before making a
decision.
EMS Budget
David Adams, director of Pott.
County Emergency Medical Services,
said his projected budget for fiscal
year 2017 will be $1,714,000––up
from $1,610,000 in the current fiscal year.
Adams said Via Christie Hospital,
Manhattan, which operates the service, has consolidated Pott. and
Riley County Ambulance Services as
a means of sharing resources to save
money.
Adams also noted that Pott. County EMS earned a perfect score for its
state inspection for the second consecutive year. Only 20 percent of the
services statewide receive perfect
scores two years running, he said.
Bond Bids
Bennington State Bank, Wamego,
was apparent low bidder on
$985,000 in temporary notes to
finance infrastructure for Unit 4 of
Whispering Meadows Subdivision.
Bennington bid an interest rate of
.81 percent with a total interest cost
of $7,978.50. Farmers State Bank,
Westmoreland, and Kaw Valley
State Bank, Wamego, also submitted
bids.
Service Certificates Presented
The commission presented certificates for years of service to Mary
Abitz, who has been with the health
department 20 years, and John
Allen, who has been with the road
and bridge department five years.
K-State awards graduate degrees
graduated cum laude with
an academic average of
3.750 to 3.848.
Area students include:
Pottawatomie County
Belvue: Victoria Umscheid,
Cum Laude
St. George: Elizabeth
Harner, Cum Laude; Thomas
McAnerney, Magna Cum
Laude; and Hanna Ruder,
Magna Cum Laude
St. Marys: Christopher
Christensen, Summa Cum
Home-Tex
Timberblind
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Laude and Simon Novelly,
Summa Cum Laude
Wamego: Richard Biswell,
Magna Cum Laude; Kerri
Briggs, Summa Cum Laude;
Ryan Pachta, Summa Cum
Laude; Lori Phillips, Magna
Cum Laude; Stephanie
Plaschka, Summa Cum
Laude; and Tanner Wolf,
Summa Cum Laude
Westmoreland: Michael
Parker, Summa Cum Laude
Wabaunsee County
Belvue: Kelsey Holtman,
Cum Laude
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of the Pott County Health Department, effective July 30.
Campbell has accepted a post as
clinic nursing supervisor for the Riley
County Health Department. She has
worked for Pottawatomie County for
27 years, the last 18 as director of the
heath department.
“It has been a great pleasure to be
part of the Pottawatomie County
team and to serve the residents of
Pottawatomie County,” Campbell
said. “I resigned my position to take
a position at the Riley County Health
Department as the clinic nursing
supervisor. This opportunity will help
me to continue providing public
health vision and leadership to the
residents of the Wildcat Region (Pottawatomie, Riley and Geary Counties
and Fort Riley).”
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CITY BEAT
Alma closer to Dollar General
Wamego City Commission
Wamego will get a ‘new’ fire truck thanks to action
taken by the city commission last Tuesday.
The commission authorized the city manager to spend
up to $555,000 for a used ladder truck for the Wamego
Fire Department.
See full story in this week’s Wamego Times.
Alma City Commission
Dollar General is another step closer to opening in
Alma. An ordinance for the approval of annexing dollar
general was presented to the city council last week.
The council approved the ordinance and construction is
set to begin sometime this month.
The current city ordinance states that the maximum
grass height is allowed to grow in Alma is not to exceed 12
inches. The city marshall requested that be lowered to
eight inches and the council agreed, changing the ordinance.
POTT. CO. RECORD
Criminal Court
Travis Michael Daniels,
theft of property or services, value less than $1,000,
$463.50 fines and fees.
Jennifer Kaye Nunley,
interference with a law
enforcement
officer,
obstruct
misdemeanor
warrant service or execution, $158 fines and fees.
Alexander G. Stump, use
or possess with intent to
use drug paraphernalia
into human body, $593
fines and fees.
James D. Wilson, interference with a law enforcement officer, obstruct misdemeanor warrant service
or execution, $1,083 fines
and fees.
Traffic Violations
Extra Extra
Lucas R. Baxter, speeding, $258.
Paul E. Bergeron, speeding, $195.
Matthew Wayne Bosley,
speeding, $201.
Clara Jane Chollet,
speeding, $189.
Rahnishia A. Day, speeding, $195.
Katlyn A. Drew, speeding, $240.
Christopher
Wayne
Dubrul, speeding, $207.
Joshua P. Engelken,
speeding, $189; Joshua P.
Engelken, vehicles, unlawful acts, registration, $0.00.
William Leonard Henson, speeding, $318.
Keshia Elaine Kellogg,
speeding, $153.
Russell J. Klenda, speeding, $153.
Stephan Lee Magnum,
speeding, $171.
Amanda M. Moorman,
speeding, $177.
Ricardo Perez-Gomez,
operate a motor vehicle
without a license, $208.
Jordan J. Ragin, failure
to yield at stop or yield
sign, $183.
Estrada Rodriguez Reinier, speeding, $231.
Daniel Reyes, defective
wipers, obstructed windshield or windows, $153.
Calin L. Strong, speeding, $189.
Ronnie L. Stueve, vehicles, unlawful acts, registration, $108.
Tyler Melvin Teske,
speeding, $183.
Derrick C. Tucker, failure to yield at stop or yield
sign, $183.
Megan Daun Umscheid,
speeding, $153.
Anthony K. Valburg,
speeding, $213.
Mariena M. Vannahmen,
speeding, $249.
Marsha K. Warnow,
speeding, $171.
Natalie T. Washington,
speeding, $189.
Brandon M. Weber, failure to wear seatbelt, $10.
Elizabeth A. Williams,
speeding, $189.
Bradley James Winters,
speeding, $276.
E. Olson-Cobb • The Smoke Signal
Dollar General’s permit was
approved with the store to agreeing
to follow their inward lighting plan
so as to not to have store lights
obtrusive to the neighborhood. The
store is to be located at 99 Hwy and
11th Street and the city of Alma will
be annex for utility purposes.
A second conditional use permit
for construction of a daycare facility
on Carlson Road was approved
after extensive discussion. A resident of Carlson Road voiced her
safety concerns for the potential
traffic increase and the width of the
current road. Also called to question was who holds responsibility
for improvements and maintenance. Currently, another Carlson
Road resident has been maintaining the single lane public road, but
the road is legally a public easement.
“There’s no question that it’s a
public easement,” said Tim Liesmann, county attorney. “You would
The Kansas National Guard hosted
an activation ceremony Saturday for
its newest battalion, the 997th Brigade Support Battalion.
Lt. Col. Erica Christie, Wamego, is
the battalion commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Posch, Paxico, is
the battalion’s senior noncommissioned officer.
“The activation ceremony was the
last step in fully integrating the new
force structure of the 997th Brigade
Support Battalion into the Kansas
Guard,” said Christie. “The battalion has
been operating in its Modified Table of
Organization and Equipment mission
for several months and has become
fully functional in a very short time.
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logistics support to the 130th Field
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maneuver battalions and to conduct
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anticipate the easement holders
being the one to maintain it…It’s
interesting because the county is
also an easement holder according
to the plat, not just the owners.”
In response to Commissioner
Ervan Steuwe’s statement “It was
never adopted as a road,” Zoning
Administrator Dave Steuwe stated,
“The normal procedure is to petition the township to accept the road
after it’s been built. But it’s been
dedicated by the plat, to public use
for and dedicated to the county.”
It was agreed to have Road and
Bridge supervisor, Thayne Bush,
investigate costs associated with
widening the quarter mile stretch
and plan to install wider tubes. It
was also agreed to invite the township board, and property owners
involved, back to discuss the future
responsibilities as well as deciding
how to pay for the expansion.
Road Closure
Bush alerted the commission to a
two lane closure of Harveyville
Road over the next few weeks to
allow for tube replacements and
culvert work.
Budget Woes
State cuts have commissioners
hands tied when deciding budget
increase requests. Commissioner
Stuewe relayed that “(Related to
statute) We are in the situation
here where our requests are quite a
bit larger than our 1 mil.” Three
agencies plead their cases for
increases. The Soil Conservation
department’s increase request related not to doing more conservation,
but to simply maintain.
Area Agency on Aging, Julie
Govert Walter, along with several
board of directors members,
reviewed the positive impact of the
their programs assisting the county’s elders. Walter’s $3,500
increase involved a mandate to help
cover health insurance cost to a
current full time employee in order
to avoid a large penalty. Without
the increase approval, Walters
unfortunately will have to look at
service cuts.
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Garry Lee Barnes
G
arry Lee Barnes, 72, of Lake Wabaunsee, Kan., passed
away Thursday, June 30 at Stormont-Vail Health
Care of Topeka following a lengthy illness.
Garry was born Oct. 8, 1943 in Kansas
City, Kan. the son of Cleon and Geraldine
(O’Neil) Barnes. He grew up in Hayesville,
Kan. His family moved to Seattle, Wash.
and later to Vashon Island, Wash., where
he graduated from high school in 1961.
He then joined the Marines and served in
Viet Nam as a gunner and then as a supply runner from 1965-1966 until his honorable discharge. After serving his country in Viet Nam, he worked for Golite
GARRY L. BARNES
Contractors, building towers.
In 1970 he moved to Kansas and
worked as a mechanic in Manhattan. During this time he
bought old WWII planes and restored them with the help
from his friend Larry Moon. Garry received his pilot license in
1978. In 1986 he started working for Blue Stem Auto as a
mechanic until just a few years ago when he retired. Garry
was married to Sue Berroth in 1971. They were divorced in
1987. He married Linda Haller in 1988, she survives of the
home.
His passion was buying and restoring old planes. He was
very creative and could build or fix just about anything. He
loved the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Survivors include: his wife, Linda Barnes, of Lake Wabaunsee; his mother, Geraldine Barnes, Spokane, Wash.; four children: Monique Angel (Jerry) of Olathe, Tyson Barnes of Yuma
Ariz., Chad Schmitz (Amy) of Alma, Kelly Oliver (Jason) of
Maple Hill; two sisters, Judy McMains of Houston, Texas,
Nancy Cerna of Seattle; three brothers: Larry Barnes (Sandy)
and Dennis Barnes (Pam) both of Spokane, Roger Barnes
(Pam) of Great Falls, Mont.; nine grandchildren: Larry, Madison, Allie, Kayla, Emily, Canyon, Abby, Cade, Eli; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
father, Cleon Barnes, his brother, Danny Barnes (1967 in Viet
Nam), and a brother-in-law, Jess Cerna.
Mr. Barnes has been cremated. A Memorial Mass was celebrated Saturday, July 9,
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Newbury.
Memorials are suggested to the “Garry
Barnes Memorial Fund”, to be designated later, and may be
left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home of Alma, PO Box 126,
Alma, KS 66401. Online condolences may also be left at
www.stewartfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Dean Peterson
D
onald Dean Peterson, 81, of Wamego, Kansas,
passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan following a long illness.
Don was born Nov. 20, 1934 in Lindsborg, Kan., the son of Ernest E. and Ruby
H. (Nelson) Peterson. He attended Lindsborg schools and one year at Bethany
College before transferring to Kansas
State University and graduating in 1957
with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Following college, Don served in the U.S.
Army. After his military service, he went
to work in San Diego, Calif., working for
General Dynamics for several years,
before moving to Kansas City. He spent DONALD PETERSON
the majority of his career there, working
for Bendix Corp., and Allied Signal which then became Honeywell, until his retirement. Don was very proud of his work,
which involved important projects with our country’s Department of Defense.
Don was married to Glenda Lea Kissick in 1957 and they
later divorced. He then married Marilyn Loch, who preceded
him in death, and later remarried Glenda Peterson who preceded him in death on July 5, 2015.
Don especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening
throughout his life. Time with his family and friends was also
important to him.
He is survived by his three sons: Randy Peterson, Wamego,
Monty Peterson, St. George, Joseph Peterson, Portland, Ore.;
one brother, Eldon Peterson of Ohio; one sister, Betty Ludwig,
Leavenworth; five grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter-inlaw, Jane Peterson.
Funeral services for Mr. Peterson were
Wednesday, July 6th, at Stewart Funeral
Home of Wamego. Burial followed in
Wamego City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Good Shepherd Hospice
and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego,
PO Box 48, 66547.
Online condolences may also be left for the family at www.
stewartfuneralhomes.com.
City of Onaga begins comprehensive plan process
The City of Onaga and
Flint Hills Regional Council
(FHRC) began the process to
collaborate and create the
Onaga Comprehensive Plan,
the first such policy document since 1995.
The Comprehensive Plan,
which will be shaped by the
city’s residents, will outline
what a successful Onaga
looks like in the future. The
goal of the Comprehensive
Plan is to provide long-range
guidance for property owners, citizens and decisionmakers on issues such as
overall growth, housing,
economic development,
transportation, parks and
open space, neighborhood
and historic preservation,
and community character.
All issues may or may not be
addressed in the final plan,
but the most important ones
as stated by residents will be
addressed specifically.
The Comprehensive Plan
is set for adoption by the
City of Onaga in November.
Prior to completion, the plan
will go through a round of
drafts and public review.
The process officially started on June 1 with the first
steering committee meeting
that took place at Onaga City
Hall. Data gathered from the
U.S. Census Bureau regarding population demographics, housing information and
current Onaga zoning was
shared with the steering
committee, which includes
members of the Onaga community as well as the FHRC
staff. The data was prepared
and presented by the FHRC.
The next step in the process will be community
engagement, where Onaga
residents are encouraged to
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several public opportunities
to provide this feedback,
including at community
events and local businesses.
For up-to-date information about the Onaga Comprehensive Plan process,
please visit www.community15.wix.com/onagaplan.
This site will include upcoming events and meetings
where residents can participate in the community
engagement and draft
review process.
WHS Alumni
Association Disbands
The Wamego High School Alumni Association met July
2, in the middle school.
Following a delicious meal catered by Hy-Vee, Karla
Merryman, secretary, called the meeting to order. Elected
president and vice-president resigned last spring. The
minutes were approved as read. Treasurer Ken McCarter,
gave the treasurer’s report.
Kally McConkey gave an interesting and informative
report on the Wamego Community Foundation and all the
things they do for the community.
After some discussion regarding the lack of attendance
and interest in the association, it was moved and seconded that the “WHS Alumni Association cease as desist as of
now.” The motion carried by an 11-2 vote.
Much money is spent mailing reminders that no one
responds to. Many people have worked hard in the past to
keep this association alive. Classes can continue to plan
their own meetings as they wish. The remaining money
will be added to the scholarship fund, which will continue
to be administered by the Wamego Community Foundation.
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BIRTHS
Hank David Robert Hartwich
Ike William Hartwich is excited to announce the arrival of
his brother, Hank David Robert Hartwich, the son of William
and Casie Hartwich.
Hank arrived at 6:46 a.m. on May 27, 2016 at Via Christie
Hospital in Manhattan, Kan. He weighed six pounds, two
ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Grandparents are Robert and Janis Eichman and Susan
Hartwich, all of Wamego and the late David Hartwich.
Great grandparents are Robert and Virginia Rezac, St.
Marys and Maidene Rutschmann, Topeka.
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Honor Flight thanks
To the editor:
I wish to extend a heartfelt
thank you to everyone in
Wamego and surrounding
communities involved in the
Honor Flight.
To begin I want to thank
Shawn Hornung, even the bad
weather and the flight cancellations could not stop him
from completing his mission.
Jana Lindley, who was
always there with a camera
in hand to capture our smiling faces and document this
journey, thanks!
Suzy Sprenkle and the two
doctors, who checked on our
welfare, thank you for your
concern!
To those soldiers who
landed in Oakland, Calif., in
1973, you would appreciate
the “Thank you for your service” as well as all the clapping and cheering we heard
every time we entered a new
location. This show of appreciation and patriotism means
so much to every veteran.
I have helped put up and
take down flags for over 25
years for Hanover’s Avenue
of Flags Memorial Day.
Something about this year
made it extra special. I think
it was the honor students.
These kids went the extra
mile makes me believe in
this country. To all the
honor students and their
sponsors, and especially my
“Guardian Angel” Jessie,
may God bless you and
watch over you!
To the Freedom Riders,
there were tears in my eyes
all the way into Wamego and
more on the drive home, and
now a few in remembrance,
thank you!
My sincerest thanks,
Mick Meier
Hanover, Kan.
Help celebrate
BJ Kerr’s 80th birthday
You’re invited to the celebration of Barbara (B.J.) Kerr’s
80th birthday.
B.J.’s nieces and nephews will host an open house for
their aunt from 2 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, July 24, at 1st
Presbyterian Church, 601 Elm, Wamego.
If you cannot attend, cards, letters, and memories
would be welcomed, sent in care of the church. No
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Born July 26, 1936, B.J. grew up in Morrill. She earned
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Emporia State
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She worked in mental health centers as a staff psychologist; served AJEC as work/study coordinator; and
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Huelskamp votes ‘yes’
To the editor:
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Assembly of God
Family Worship Center
16445 W. Cameron Circle, Wamego
Ph: 785-456-9646 • Pastor: Pat Green
www.wamegofamilyworshipcenter.org
• Sunday Worship 10 am
Praise & Prayer 6 pm
• Wed. Family Night 6:30-8
Kids/Youth/Adult
Dicipleship classes 7 pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church
8950 Elk Creek Rd
(at entrance to Timber Creek II)
Phone: 785-587-0104
• Sunday Morning Study 9:40 am
• Sunday Worship 10:40 am
• Sunday Evening Study 4 pm
• Wednesday Children in Action 6 pm
Pastor Chris Madsen
First Baptist Church
1911 Grandview Wamego
Across from the Hospital
Phone: 785-456-7396
Pastor: Jim Kiker
• Sunday School 9:30 am
(Nursery Provided)
Laclede Baptist Church
11920 Onaga Rd. Wamego
9 miles North of Hwy 24
On Onaga Rd.
Pastor Larry Sullivan
Lighthouse Baptist Church
308 Lincoln St., St. George
Phone: 785-494-2450
Pastor Jim Lowry
www.lighthousebc.org
• Sunday School all ages 9:30 am
• Evening Service 6:30 pm
• Wednesday dinner 6 pm
• Bible Study/Classes 6:30 pm
Mill Creek Baptist Church
211 Main, McFarland
Phone: 785-765-3778
Pastor: Adam Boyd
• Church 10:45 am
• Wed. Bible Study 7 pm
17665 Old Post Rd, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-7869
Fr. Mike Peterson
• Confession: Sat. 4 pm
• Mass: Sat. 5 pm,
• Sun. 7 am & 10:45 am
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
8965 Flush Rd.
St. George, KS. 66535
Phone: 785-494-8234
Fr. Mike Peterson
• Sunday Mass 8:45 am
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
502 Anderson, Belvue
Pastor Dennis Irwin
Worship 8:30 am
Sunday
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Louisville United Methodist Church
Phone: 785-494-2314
Pastor Leslye Haller
www.louisvillekansasumc.wordpress.com
St George United Methodist Church
Trinity Baptist Church
16655 W Hwy 24, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-8513
Pastors: Dr. Tony Mattia, Anthony
Harwell & Jonathan Peppers
• Sunday School: 9:30 am
• Sunday Worship: 10:30 am & 6 pm
HS / MS Youth Group 6 pm
• Wed: Corporate Prayer 7 pm
Hwy 24 & Vineyard Rd., Wamego
• Sunday services 9 am
All are welcome
Church of God
Wamego Church Of God
601 Chestnut St.
Phone: 785-456-6505
Pastors Chris Bedore
• School 10 am
• Worship 11 am
• Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Independent
Christian
Westmoreland Christian Church
3rd. and Armer
• Sunday School 10 am
• Lord’s Supper served every Sunday
205 N 7th. St. Marys
Phone: 785-437-6584
Pastor Dennis Irwin
United Methodist Church
109 Main St.
Phone: 785-457-3491
Pastor David Geisler
785-457-3997 / 785-457-3949
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Hwy 99 & Say Rd, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-2444
www.mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org
Rev. Terry DeGiovanni, Vacancy Pastor
• Saturday Worship 5 pm
• Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 am
• Sunday School / Bible Class 9:15 am
7th and Lincoln, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-9310
Father Dr. Matthew Cobb
• Sunday Services: 9:30 am
• Wednesdays: 6-7:30 pm
Garden Ministry with Potluck
St Marys United Methodist Church
Westmoreland United
Methodist Church
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
LC-MS
Episcopal
P.O. Box 211
Third and Grant
Phone: 785-494-2314
Pastor Leslye Haller
• Sunday School: Adults 9:15 am
• Sunday School: Children 11 am
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600 Lincoln, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-7495
Pastor Michael Tomson-DeGreeff
• Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11 am
Lutheran
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Hwy 99, Wamego
785-456-9100
Mon - Fri 9-8 Sat 9-6 Sun 12-5
Wells Creek
25043 Wells Creek Rd., Belvue
Phone: 785-456-9739
Pastor Tim Pearson
• Adult Bible Study 9:00 am
19880 Line Rd. (Rural) Wamego
785-456-9171
Pastor: Curtis E. Roudybush
• Church Service: Sundays 11 am
• Bible Roundup: 10 am
• Wed. Barn Fellowship 7 pm
www.cowboycountrychurch.org
1 and Kansas, Alma
Fr. Mike Peterson
• Mass Sunday 8 am
www.vanderbilts.com
Immanuel Faith
Community
Church
Cowboy Country
Church
Holy Family
New Life Baptist Church
17065 Neff Rd. Wamego
Phone: 785-456-7342
www.newlifebaptistonline.org
Pastor Rick Hernandez
Pastor Jeremy Rankin
Church of Jesus
Christ of LatterDay Saints
22298 Newbury Rd.
Paxico, Ks. 66526
Office: 785-636-5578
Rectory 785-456-7869
Fr. Mike Peterson
• Sunday Mass 10:30 am
• Rel. Ed. Wed. 7-8 pm
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Tallgrass Commodities at 420 Lincoln Avenue
Pictured along with chamber members are Tallgrass Commodidites
personnel: Chad Villwok – Partner, Rich Wollenberg – Partner, Sally Braun,
Ashley Latham, Garrett Schultz, Frank Parrett, Jutin Hiem and Bailey
Maxwell.
Methodist
Westmoreland, Ks.
Hwy 99 & Main St.
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St. Bernard Catholic Church
The Wamego Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held ribbon cuttings
for two community businesses last week.
Several Wamego Chamber of Commerce members showed their support
during the ribbon cutting ceremonies held on Thursday, July 7.
Belvue United Methodist Church
ving Ap
Westy Assisted Li
208 W. Bertrand Ave., St. Marys
Phone: 785-437-2408
Father Raymond May, Jr.
• Mass: Sat. 5 pm
• Mass: Sun: 11 am
• Confession: Sat: 4-4:45 pm
• Rel. Ed. Wed. 6:30-8 pm
Welcome Businesses
The Chamber welcomes these
new businesses to the community.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Chamber Ambassadors
Central National Bank at 1010 Lincoln Avenue
Pictured along with chamber members are Central National Bank
personnel: Brian Fehr, Colby Monnington, Ed Rolfs, Shaney Kolde, Adam
Litzinger, Sara Girard, Kent Wohlgemuth, (Wamego Market President cutting the ribbon), Andrew Haynes, Jamie Schrock, Emily Sweet and Doug
Haverkamp.
Huelskamp he acknowledged to have voted in support of Mr. Obama’s wishes.
This vote once again
advances the interests of
foreign nations at the
expense of America’s.
H.G.M. Konecy
St. Marys
Catholic
Baptist
Jordan and Audra Adams, Wamego, announce the birth of
their son, Camden John Adams, June 27, 2016. He weighed
six pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Denny and Carolyn DeWeese, Wamego,
and Mark and Jill Clifton, Shawnee. Great-grandparents are
Dennis and Judy Adams and Patty DeWeese, Wamego, and
Jim and Betty Fay, Manhattan.
He was welcomed home by big brother, Collin.
HOFFMAN PHARMACY
Westmoreland
785-457-3611
St. John Lutheran Church
218 W. 2nd Street
Alma, KS. 66401
Phone: 785-765-3632
Rev. Robert Grimm
St Luke Lutheran Church LCMS
Wheaton, KS. 66521
Phone: 785-396-4411
Pastor Rev. Terry L. DeGiovanni
• Saturday Worship 6 pm
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church USA
601 Elm, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-2556
Skilled/Medicare-Adult Day Care
Independent Apartments
Trinity Lutheran Church
322 Main St. McFarland
Phone: 785-765-3755
Pastor Chris Vossler
• Bible Class 9 am
• Worship Service 10 am
2011 Grandview Dr. Wamego
785.456.9482
United Church
of Christ
Peace United Church of Christ
4th and Grand, Alma
Phone: 785-765-3818
Pastor John Austin
• Sunday School 10:45 a.m.
• Worship 9:30 a.m.
C.R.'s Tire and Muffler
Div. of Wamego Supply Inc.
"We are the undercar experts"
TIRE AND MUFFLER SHOP
Ph. 785-456-7875 Fax 785-456-2050
306 Lincoln, Wamego, KS. 66547
Non
Denominational
Beecher Bible and Rifle
Rt. 1, Wamego
Phone: 785-456-9350
Lynn Roth
• Church Services 9:45 am
“Wabaunsee”
Prairie View Community Church
208 Main St., McFarland
Pastor Rick L. Wright
Phone: 785-313-5301
• Worship 10 am
Zeandale Community Church
Hwy 18 and Tabor Valley Rd.
Minister Dr. Wesley Paddock
New Life Bible Church
246 E. 9th St, Alma
785-765-3537
Pastor Tim Pearson
Phone: 402-369-0112
Women’s Bible Study Tues. 7 pm
(Oct-May)
Bible Club Wed. 3:45-5 pm
FCA 6:30-8 pm (1st & 3rd Wed.)
Wesleyan
TRU
200 Black Jack Rd., St. George
at St. George Elementary School
785-537-7173
• Sunday Worship 9:30 am &
Children’s Programs for all ages
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The
Submitted
Nick Fox, Aaron Pachta and Trey Schmidt represented the Wamego High School chapter of
FBLA at the national convention in Atlanta.
WHS FBLA attends
national convention
Members of the Wamego
High FBLA attended the
National Leadership Conference this summer in Atlanta, Ga.
There was a lot of competition with over 12,000 attendees at the conference. Out of
all of the teams that Wamego
was fortunate to qualify, the
Public Service Announcement team consisting of Nick
Fox, Aaron Pachta, and Trey
Schmidt were the representatives of Wamego FBLA in
Atlanta. They were accompa-
nied by their adviser, Shawn
Lehecka.
At the Mountain Plains
Region Voting and Recognition Session, the local
Wamego High School chapter was recognized as earning the Outstanding Chapter Award – which is the
highest level of national recognition a chapter can
receive.
The group did an excellent job at preparing for
their event and presenting
it to the judges, but did not
make it in the top 15 for the
finals. They then took the
opportunity to observe
other presentations during
the final presentations for
different competitive
events.
The WHS students would
like to thank all the individuals who supported them
as they prepared for this
trip. Without the support of
our community, none of
these enriching educational
experiences would have
been possible.
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your student will be attending. Send the completed forms plus payment to USD 320,
Attention: Enrollment, 510 E. HWY 24, Wamego, KS. 66547. Mail-in enrollment
packets MUST be received with payment by July 22, 2016.
PHYSICAL ENROLLMENT: All schools will be enrolling students at the Wamego
Middle School, Tuesday, August 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can download
the enrollment packets from our website www.usd320.com or pick one up at physical
enrollment to complete. Students new to USD 320 and Kindergarten students mUSt
attend physical enrollment.
If you miss the mail-in enrollment deadline and physical enrollment, you may enroll
your student(s) at the school they will attend beginning August 8, 2016.
Student(s) enrollment fees can be paid with a check, cash, or credit/debit card.
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Counseling
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Psychiatry
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Urology
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Ballot
Vote for your favorite goods and services in
The Daily Union & Wamego Smoke Signal’s Readers Poll.
Ballot deadline: August 5th, 2016
The results of our poll will be published on August 31, 2016 in The Daily Union and
the Wamego Smoke Signal and online at YourDU.net and TheWamegoSmokeSignal.com.
Only original ballots will be accepted, no copies, no bulk mailings.
Duplicate entries will not be accepted! One entry per person.
Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number.
Send or drop off your completed entry to:
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Automotive
Best Audio Store _____________________
Best Auto Parts Store ___________________
Best Auto Repair Store __________________
Best Car Wash _______________________
Best Detailer ________________________
Best New Car Dealer ___________________
Best Oil Change ______________________
Best Tire Place _______________________
Best Used Car Dealer ___________________
DAily living
Best Attorney _______________________
Best Bank _________________________
Best Bank Drive-up ____________________
Best Credit Union _____________________
Best Dry Cleaner _____________________
Best Financial Advisor __________________
Best Gas Station ______________________
Best Golf Course ______________________
Best Hotel/Motel _____________________
Best Insurance Agency __________________
Best Law Firm _______________________
Best Real Estate Agent __________________
electronics
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Best Internet Service ___________________
Best Place to Buy a Computer ______________
Best Place to Buy a TV __________________
entertAinment
Best Bar & Grill ______________________
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Best Family Place _____________________
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Best Girls Night Out Place ________________
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Home cAre
Best Builder ________________________
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Best Greenhouse _____________________
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Best Home Improvement Store _____________
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sHopping
Best Antique Store ____________________
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Best Liquor Store _____________________
Best Men’s Clothing Store ________________
Best Pet Store _______________________
Best Place to Buy Appliances ______________
Best Place to Buy Furniture _______________
Best Shoe Store ______________________
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2 random Drawing Winners will each receive a
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FLINT HILLS FOCUS
Activities & Events in
the surrounding areas
Submitted items are for events happening
within an hour outside of The Smoke Signal distribution area. Limited space is
available. First-come, first-published.
Manhattan
‘Pink’ Rodeo
July 22, 8 p.m., Wells
Arena, Manhattan’s
CiCo Park, 10th Annual Tough Enough To
Wear Pink Rodeo honoring cancer survivors
and raising awareness
and funds for Kansas
State University’s
Johnson Cancer Research Center.
Emporia
Beef Fest BBQ
Aug. 19, 20. Two
day KCBS sanctioned
barbecue competition
held Aug. 19 at the
Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia.
Judging will take
place starting at noon
on Saturday. There
will be four categories in the competition: Chicken, Pork
Ribs, Pork Butts, and
Brisket. Entry fee is
$150.00. Total prize
money of $6,000 and
ribbons will be awarded at approximately
3:30 p.m. Saturday.
New this year will be
a ground beef cook
off taking place at
7:30 p.m. on Friday
and it’s open to the
public.
For entry information
please contact Rachel
Roberts (620) 3663624 beeffestbbq@
gmail.com.
Manhattan
Free Fans
Free fans are available for individuals in
need on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Contact Angels Care
Home Health, Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
785-539-8801 or
stop by the office at
311 Fort Riley Blvd.,
Suite B.
Time for a
change:
12 years of
Commissioners Hartwich’s blunders
are enough, don’t give him 4 more. Let’s
help Commissioner Weixelman keep
his promise of only 2 terms and vote him
out. His 8 years are up.
The May 25th 2016 Smoke Signal had an article about Weixelman being upset with Commissioner McKee because she said he was
looking for a “quick fix” for the gravel road on Say Rd in order to boost his
re-election . I agree with McKee. I believe he was trying to buy votes, he has
misled voters before. McKee should have never apologized.
Commissioner Weixelman campaigned with the promise of only
running two terms. The upcoming election will be his 3rd term if voted in.
Weixelman campaigning that he was only running 2 terms, in my opinion,
was his way of picking up a few extra votes for that second term. If he was
really trying to get votes, he should have done something that he promised.
He had 4 years to do something on those roads and didn’t do anything in
this area. As a matter of fact the only thing I can see he did in the last 4 years
was approve over $72,000.00 for junk equipment to Hartwich’s Business
which made Salzer Rd worse. When it comes to the roads there has been
a lot of smoke blown. I went up to a meeting last year and talked to both
Weixelman and Hartwich about the use of Elm Slough Rd with their county
trucks, which are 18 wheelers. They were not worried about the roads. Their
trucks made dust out of a lot of gravel and the gravel requires more maintenance on their trucks. Even when I told them about it, there was little
concern on their part. Their response was very nonchalant. I told them that
I witnessed an accident in the making. I pulled out of my driveway going
East behind one of their county trucks and I held back quite a bit because of
all the dust that was created. As the dust cleared I saw where a lady coming
from the West had come to a dead stop in the road because she couldn’t
see. Her stopping in the middle of the road, due to the dust from the county
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457-3316
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• Minor dirt work
• Brush Mowing
Chad: 785.458.9903
Wayne: 785.458.9416
Mowing
Alan & Shelly • Cutting
Boatman
• Trimming
• Edging
458-9705
• Removal
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Propane
Jarrod Wanklyn
(785)799-5548 or 800-794-2019
Auto Sales
Stump Removal
Fitness
Featuring the SG-60 Stump Grinder
LARRY WASSINGER, CFT/SFN
Westmoreland Auto Sales
LLC
411 S.Hwy 99
Westmoreland
Call me for your car & truck needs!
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O: 785-457-3700 H: 785-457-3761
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We do stump removal & Clean up properties (outside)
For Free Estimates Call:
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your vehicle
~Rental vehicles on location
~Free shuttle rides, to and from,
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~Direct repair facility for several major
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B/S Guns & Ammo
Buy, Sell and Trade
5655 Camp Creek Rd.
Belvue, KS 66407
785-456-1736
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Construction
Larry Wilson Construction
Interior and exterior carpentry work to include:
New structures, additions, and garages.
Interior/Exterior
Install siding, replace windows and doors.
Remodel baths &Kitchens. Wall and floor tiling.
Faux
Finishing •
Staining
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Concrete work, decks and screened porches.
Residential
• Rural
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No job too small.
Ron Castle, Owner
Licensed and Insured.
785-456-1262
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• Pest, Termite, Bat, Wildlife, Bird,
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• Gutter Cleaning and Door Sweep Installation
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Painting
Construction
(more common sense & good judgement)
against Commissioner Hartwich, some
new people with fresh ideas on the
Commission.
Automotive
CONSTRUCTION
Timm
TRAVIS ALTENHOFEN
Harold “Red” Stowers
Locksmith
785-437-2727
Collision
smokesig@wamego.net
Email it to:
(common sense & good judgement)
against Commissioner Weixelman and
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Dr. Gail H. McPeak
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These are two MORE of the reasons why
we need Term limits - they have been there
long enough. Please cast your vote for
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• TREE REMOVAL &
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Large inventory of Redline
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horse, and gooseneck trailers.
Steel sold by the foot.
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trucks is an accident in the making. If another car were to come over the
hill there is no way they could have seen her or any driver that was in her
position. Weixelman’s response was that “there are a lot of stupid drivers
out there”. Hartwich’s response was that “they have dusty roads all over the
county.” My response was “keep going and you are going to kill someone.” I
believe whoever authorized using Elm Slough was the stupid person.
The county trucks drove 9 miles on Elm Slough Rd., they could
have driven a mile and a half South and taken US 24 to Hwy 99 all on hard
surface. I also told Hartwich that I checked with the Sheriff’s office and they
said that you would have to look long and hard to find a county road that
has more traffic than Elm Slough.
County Commissioners should not have allowed those trucks to
travel on county roads when a viable, hard surfaced road is within a mile or
so. This shows a lack of common sense. We, as tax payers, are the ones paying for all the repairs that are needed on the roads and on the trucks. We are
not asking them to perform brain surgery, just use common sense. Regarding the upcoming election, please give it some serious thought before you
check their box.
You need to understand Harwich is the Kingpin, in charge of
most of these stupid decisions. However, they truly are joined at the hip.
Weixelman just happens to be the follower. They have voted together on
nearly every decision for the past 4 years.
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& 16th, 8:00am-1:00pm.

Square dining table with chairs,
living room set, twin bed with
trundle, kids dressers, large oak
desk,
2 year old Sear Craftsman

310
riding mower with trailer, bar
stools, dog house, toys, and
more! AGENCY
ARIES
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16670 Stage Circle Wamego, KS
PO Box 510977

St. Louis, M O 63151
Garage Sales
510
360
CAD Designer / Draftsman (1 FT position)
Experience preferred
Programmer / Developer (1 FT position)
.NET, VB, C#, ASP.NET / HTML, JQUERY, Bootstrap, SQL
HTTP Protocol, Google Analytics Framework
Sales / Customer Service (3 FT positions)
Public Notices
Organized, dependable, great people skills
For Sale: 3 vehicles by sealed bid
due at the Wabaunsee USD 329 District Office by Friday, July 15th at
noon:
1) 1994 Blue Chevy Suburban
188,895 miles
2) 2000 Green Buick La Sabre
162,696 miles
3) 1998 White Ford Crown Victoria
211,103 miles
Contact Freddie Johnson with questions or to inspect 785-260-1831
Maintenance Person (1 FT position)
Previous experience preferred
Big Back Yard Sale; 615 Spruce,
July 14, 15, 16 8am-4p.m. Washer
and dryer, knicknacks, clothing all
sizes, dresser, dvds/vhs, and lots
more.
Class
Park of Wamego, 1607 4th St. Jennifer Payton, 785-456-8997.
Help Wanted
370
EOE
Carpenters, roofers, drywall, painters, etc. & Helpers that want to learn.
Need positive self-motivated people,
Wages depend upon experience.
785-456-8766
Convoy Systems is hiring Class A
drivers to run from Kansas City to
the west coast. Home Weekly! Great
Benefits! www.convoysystems.com
Call Tina ext. 301 or Lori ext. 303
1-800-926-6869.
Driver Trainees Needed! Become a
driver for Stevens Transport! Earn
$800 Per Week PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs!
1-888-749-2303 drive4stevens.com
Drivers-CO & O\OpÕ s. Earn Great
Money Running Dedicated! Great
Benefits. Home Weekly. Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment!
855-582-2265
Drivers: CDL-A. PT/FT. $2000 Sign
Bonus! Excellent Pay, Weekends
Off! Union Benefits, No Slip Seat.
Flexible Runs. 855-599-4608
Janitor 2 positions Manf Plant & Offices M-F PT 8am-2pm shifts
Wamego. $10/hr contact ljw@att.net
785-266-9075
Local Motel has a housekeeping position open. Experience preferred.
Apply at 1215 W. Hwy 24, Wamego.
785-456-2304.
Mill Creek Valley Schools has three
coaching positions available for the
upcoming 2016-2017 school year:
*Junior High Assistant Football
Coach
*Junior High Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
*Junior High Assistant Boys Track
If interested, please complete the
Classified Application at usd329.com
or at the District Office, 213 E. 9th,
Alma, Kansas. Questions regarding
any of these positions can be directed to Bobbi Murray at
785-636-5353 or
bmurray@usd329.com.
New and improved wages.
Alma Manor Nursing Center
now hiring: PT or FT Dietary and FT
Cook positions. Call Tony at
785-765-3318 or
www.midwest-health.com/careers.
EOE
Wabaunsee USD #329 has an opening in Food Service for the upcoming
2016-2017 school year. Approximately 6 hours a day, school days
only. Working in Alma at Alma Elementary School & Wabaunsee High
School. Please direct questions to
Debbie Stewart at
dstewart@usd329.com or
785-477-1359.
Classified application forms are
available at www.usd329.com or at
the District Office, 213 E. 9th, Alma,
KS. 785-765-3394
Street, Rossville, KS: clothing; $$
greeting cards; collectibles; carpet
remnants; gently-used furniture.
9am-5pm Tues Ð Fri; 9amÐ 2pm Sat.
927-8176
Motorcycles
650
'04 HD Ultra Classic, F.I., 9,125
miles, excellent, $9400 OBO.
785-458-9114
CLASSIFICATION: NURSING or
emeraldecoclean.com
Medical/Healthcare HELP WANTED
Help Wanted
370
Automobiles
680
'15 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ AWD V6
LEATHER LOADED 21K LIKE NEW.
'12 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
LAREDO AWD 63K VERY NICE. '11
BUICK LACROSSE CXL LEATHER
47K. MORE IN STOCK. WESTMORELAND
AUTO
SALES
785-770-2755
INSTRUCTIONS: Please use same
setup as always
Seeking half-time Adult Education Career Navigator in
Wamego. Provide one-on-one educational and career guidance, connect students with resources, act as guide to using
college systems and services, prepare students for active job
search, application, selection processes. Bachelor’s required.
Experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing required. Previous adult education experience adult education
desired. Grant funded position.
Request application packet:
humanresources@highlandcc.edu
or 785-442-6144. EOE
Trucks
690
TEARSHEETS ONLY should be sent
to our client:
Wamego
Corizon Health
Truck and Auto
Attn: Ellen Anderson
Buying rebuildable or
Olive Blvd
salvage cars and trucks.
Evening and weekend
St Louis MO Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor needed
Maintenance Assistant
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602 W. Palmer Street
Saint Marys, KS 66536
Or e-mail your resume to: jobs@andax.com
RNs
If your interest and satisfaction
with your career are not what
they used to be perhaps itÕ s time
to try something different in the
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720
1BD, 1BA, Country cottage, com pletely furnished, no smoking, pet
deposit required, $550/mo. + $550
deposit. Snokomo Rd, Paxico, off
I70, 15 min. from Topeka and
Wamego. Call 456-5741 or
456-2574.
Help Wanted
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We sell used vehicles,
parts, new and used
Tues., Wed., Thur.). Bachelor’s Degree
Anyrequired.
other correspondenceusedmust
tires. Ask for Mike,
Experience teaching, training, counseling,
or
be directed to our agency 785-456-7306 or
testing. Will be teaching coursework across the
785-456-5433
curriculum.
Request application packet:
We also do
humanresources@highlandcc.edu
automotive repair.
or 785-442-6144. EOE
Entry-level positions with the opportunity to advance
Apply at or send resume to:
info@ariesad.com
Huge Garage Sale July 15-16, 110
Wilson Cir. 8am-5pm. Lots of Christmas items,Clothes, German curtains,
much, much more.
Sporting Goods
610
Manor Nursing Center
RUN DATE:nowAlma
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best days
hiring:
PT or FT Dietary and FT GUN SHOW JULY 16-17 SAT. 9-5 &
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Services Offered week of July Cook positions.
Call Tony at
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785-765-3318
or
EXPO HALL (225 W DOUGLAS)
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• Janitorial Service
• Housekeeping
General Production Positions (4 FT positions)
fax: Benefits
314-375-7399
• Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off & Holidays
Fully Insured & Bonded
Announcements
330
Residential & Commercial
530
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No Obligation
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respite
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Vintage
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consignment,
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785-456-4975
CNC Machine Operator (2 FT positions)
Experience preferred, but we will train the right people
314-375-7390
Business Services
370
Please contact:
Katie Schmidt RN Admin
x
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corizonhealthcom
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view job & apply@
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Make a difference in
your community.
.
biglakes.org
supporting adults with
developmental disabilities
since 1973
bldc
1416 Hayes Dr.
Manhattan, KS
Kid’s Korner
390
OPENINGS:
For infants, toddlers and
preschoolers full or part
time in a loving, learning
environment.
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Help Wanted
370
Full-Time Delivery / Warehouse Person
Ashley Furniture Homestore in Manhattan is seeking
honest, dependable, hard working individuals who
are capable of lifting heavy items, and have a good
driving record. Competitive wages, paid vacations,
401K plan and a friendly workplace. Please send
resumes to ashleykscares@hotmail.com or pick up
applications at 8370 East Highway 24, Manhattan.
The Friendship House remodeling is finished and
business is great. Our expansion allows for several
new employees. We are looking to fill the following
positions:
Kitchen
– Bakery
– Catering
Staff
Bakery –
Kitchen
– Wait Staff
valid DL required
If you want to join the family
at the Friendship House,
please apply at 507 Ash St.
or call Mike or Jake at
785-456-9616.
Business Prop. For Rent 730
Houses For Rent
2 office spaces for rent. Call
785-556-7975.
Commercial office space (3,078ft2)
near downtown Wamego available
for rent. $1,475/mo. Triple Net Lease
required. (785)456-4952.
3BD farm house. Westmoreland
area. Rock Creek School District. No
smoking. No pets. 785-556-0098.
Go to www.wamegorentals.com for a
current list of available properties.
Sponsored by Crossroads Real Estate Auction, LLC.
Rooms, Apts. For Rent 740
1 bed/1 bath apt - $475/mo available
in Wamego. Includes dishwasher,
stove, refrigerator. Washer & dryer
on-site. NO PETS! Deposit & credit
app required. 12 mth lease. Call
785-456-7083.
Kaylene Court has a 2BD apartment,
$575/mo. available July 15 and a
3BD, $650/mo., July 31. Water,
sewer and trash paid. 1 year lease.
Deposit same as first months rent.
For a showing call 785-456-9150 or
785-214-0283.
One bedroom apt. 4 miles east of
Manhattan on Hwy 24 and 3 miles
north, all bills paid, horse facility
available, no inside pets, $1000 per
month. Call Jeff 785-456-3336.
770
4372 GRANTHAM DR,
ST. GEORGE
Mobile Homes For Rent 750
Mobile Homes For Sale 760
Houses For Rent
is looking for an early morning P T or F T
barista, baker and multi-tasking coffee
lover, will train. Walk-in and apply at
810 4th St, Wamego.
Teaching Assistants
The K-State Center for Child Development, a nationally
accredited early childhood program, is looking for two
Teaching Assistants. Visit ksu.edu/hcs/jobs/ to apply.
Questions please email ccdjobs@ksu.edu.
Kansas State University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer of individuals
with disabilities and protected veterans
and actively seeks diversity among its
employees. Background check required.
770
Pinnacle Homes of KS $395,000
Builder’s own home, 5 BD/
3 ½ BA. Rock Creek schools,
paved roads. Hickory cabinets/
granite.
Class
A lovely, well maintained 4 bedroom
1 Bath country home located in a
scenic setting with easy access to
I70; only 23 minutes from Manhattan
and 30 minutes from Topeka. The
property itself has plenty of privacy
and is secured by a large gate. The
house is surrounded by a spacious
yard with a fire pit making it ideal setting for outdoor grilling. It has 10
acres of fenced in land perfect for
livestock, horses, or dogs and comes
with a detached 2 car garage. The
10 acre grazing area is complete
with misc. outbuildings, a barn, and
feeding troughs. Washer and Dryer
Hookups, gas stove, and A/C units
already in the home. Property owners live and work nearby and are always available for any needs that
may arise. For Serious Inquiries,
please call 785-765- 2300 and ask
for Scott
Wamego, nice 2BD, 1BA Duplex
w/garage. Available now. Includes all
appliances and lawn care. $850/mo.
Application required, Deposit, 1 yr.
lease. No smoking. No pets.
785-456-3562, leave message.
Auctions
550
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
209 EAST 4TH STREET, ALMA KS
SATURDAY JULY 30, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M. On Site
OPEN HOUSE:
Saturday
July 16, 2016
10AM to 12PM
Real Estate For Sale 780
3BD, 2BA mobile home for rent in St.
Marys. Call 785-437-6276.
1992 14x80 Trailer, Walnut Grove
Tr. Park, Fair condition,2 BR,
2BA,CH/CA, partially furnished
$2,000.785-494-2333 after 8 p.m.
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This property is under court order to sell to the highest bidder with
no reserve.
Property Description: The home is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, built about
1949 with a concrete slab foundation, it is a unique all metal, low
maintenance home. There is a nice sized sun room, living room,
dining area, kitchen and laundry room. There is approximately
1,262 sq. ft. of living area. The lot is 75’ X 100’ and there is a detached
single car garage.
Brief Legal Description: East ½ of Lots 1 & 2, Block 23, Zwanziger’s
First Addition, City of Alma
Taxes: 2015 - $1,318.06
Terms of Sale: Successful bidder will sign purchase contract immediately following auction and pay 10% of the purchase price as earnest
money with the balance due at closing on or before September 2,
2016, possession at the time of closing. The taxes will be pro-rated
based on the 2015 taxes. Buyer to have all inspections they deem necessary completed prior to auction. All financial arrangements must
be made prior to auction, no finance contingencies will be accepted.
Owner’s title policy and closing fees will be paid half by Seller and
half by Buyer. The property is being sold in its present existing condition “as is”. Statements made the day of auction take precedence
over all printed materials. Not responsible for accidents. Real Estate
Agents are Transaction Agents and are not representing either the
Sellers or the Buyers.
WWW.PEARLREALESTATE.ORG
NEW PRICE
PEARL REAL ESTATE AND APPRAISAL SERVICE
ST. MARYS, KS 66536 785 437-6007
4755 BLUEBIRD RD.,
WAMEGO
Dennis Rezac, Auctioneer
785 456-4187
Mike Pearl, Broker
785 256-5174
Real Estate For Sale
780
FOR SALE BY OWNER
906 6TH STREET, WAMEGO
4 BD/ 2 ½ BA bi-level home.
Country on 1.4 acres. $199,900
Over-sized garage with shop.
Hot tub, riding mower, shed.
TOTALLY REMODELED
3-4 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
BASEMENT
1 CAR GARAGE
$185,000.00
RICK & PATTI JOHNSON • 785-456-4301
Tom Nelson 785-458-8328
Joni Chrest 785-456-5817
Roxanna Linnebur 620-485-4289
Craig Myers 620-260-6108
Garage Sales
510
I.C. & H.C. Religious Ed
Garage Sale
SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE
EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF MARKED PRICE
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 • 8:30AM TO 12PM
3 Piece sofa, ﬂoor protector (36”x48”), glass top coﬀee table, glass
top end table, 2 Full size head boards, cabinet, assorted furniture,
2 swing seats, jogging stroller, 3 Matching lawn chairs, vita
master exerciser, bedside commode, walker, New hose handler,
ironing boards, long handled shovel, potato fork, pick
Summer clothes, curtains, bedding, wall hangings
Classical lp records and cds (religious and operas)
Large selection of misc items.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Kid’s Korner
390
Scritch Scratch
Patch, Inc.
209 N. 2nd Street, Westmoreland, KS
(785)457-2100
•
thepatch@bluevalley.net
Notice of Annual Meeting
Scritch Scratch Patch Parents and Members
Shop locally!!
Support the
community!
Come and Shop for Christmas Gifts. Avoid the snow and ice
and shop in air conditioning. This is a fabulous way to get
your Christmas shopping done before the holidays.
The following vendors will be in attendance: Young Living Essential Oils, DoTerra, Plexus,
Chloe & Isabel, AdvoCare, Perfectly Posh, Herbalife, Mary Kay, Charmsations, Jewelry In
Candles, Vero Bava, Tupperware, Scentsy, Stitch In Time, L&P Crafts, Tanya’s Gift Baskets,
Usborne Books, Pink Zebra, Norwex, Loretta’s Handbaked Goods, Younique, Lilla Rose,
Paparazzi, 2nd Chance Bakery, Dollies Three, TK Creations, Reece’s Bitty Pieces, Plunder,
Just Jewelry, Foreign Exchange Student Program, Rodan & Fields, Me Time Bath and
Body Care Cerebellas Boutique, Lipsense, Tastefully Simple, Field of Robins, Lu La Roe,
Jamberry Nails, Damsel In Defense, Thirty One Gifts, Pure Romance, 18” American Doll
Clothes, AmyDel Designs, and Mr. Nice Guy Hot Box will be serving our lunch.,
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OPEN HOUSE 7/17 1:00-2:30
OPEN HOUSE 7/17 3:00-4:30
31643 K18 Highway
121 N Dartmouth Drive
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
1.30 acres
$159,900
5 car garage
$465,000
127 Riverview
4830 Cottonwood Cir
2 car garage
$184,950
2 car garage, 2.10 acres
$249,500
11650 Conestoga Road
114 Walnut Street
2 car garage, 40.00 acres
$399,900
4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
2 car garage
$64,500
Wamego
Wamego
Manhattan
Wamego
If you would like to be a vendor please go to our Facebook page and ask to join
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stmaryscitymarket/
Wanted to Buy
720
The annual meeting of the
Scritch Scratch Patch
will be held at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Patch.
Election of new board members
will take place along with
the annual report.
Help Wanted
370 Real Estate For Sale 780
Director of Health Services
The Director of Health Services will plan, organize and direct the overall clinical operations of
the agency to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.
Key responsibilities include clinical leadership, performance improvement, quality assurance,
and evaluation of clinical personnel and processes. Excellent orientation is provided.
A successful candidate will possess strong management skills, be highly organized and work
well with an interdisciplinary team.
Current RN license in the state of Kansas required. BSN preferred. Previous experience with
employee supervision is required and experience with home health or hospice is preferred.
Apply online at www.HomeCareAndHospice.org or 3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, 66503
Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer
CO
FARM & RANCH/INVESTMENTS
JULY 16, 2016 George J Perry Memorial Armory,
10 AM TO 3 PM 110 S 5th St., St Marys, KS 66536
MILITARY SPECIALIST/AUCTIONS
Centennial Building
Behind I.C. Catholic Church
Off Highway 24, St. Marys, Ks.
St Marys City Market
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Fabulous Fourth!
In Wamego
Lindquist to head
Flint Hills Regional
Leadership Program
The Board of Directors of
the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program has named
Jack Lindquist, Manhattan,
as the Executive Director of
the organization.
The non-profit educational program is designed to
train and more-fully engage
leaders in the region that
includes Fort Riley, Geary,
Riley and Pottawatomie
counties.
In the announcement,
Chairman of the Flint Hills
Regional Leadership Program board, Mr. Steve Milton, Housing and Asset Manager for Fort Riley, said, “We
are very excited and pleased
to have Jack as a part of the
team, and as the Executive
Director lead the FHRLP into
the future.”
Lindquist said, “The Flint
Hills Regional Leadership
Program is based in the fastest growing region of our
state. We have never had
more opportunity or greater
need for well informed, collaborative, decisive leadership.
That is possible
through 21st Century proactive servant leadership
development.”
From 1990 to 2013,
Lindquist served as director
of the Kansas Agriculture
and Rural Leadership Program and coordinated the
12 seminar intensive training course for leaders from
102 Kansas Counties. Since
2013 he has served the organization as the KARL Gradu-
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