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BELOIT – Kansas American
Legion Scholarship information is
now available. For more information
contact Beloit Jr./Sr. High School or
St. John’s High school counselor’s or
access a copy of an application from
the online sight to print. Log on to
website www.ksamlegion.org and
click on the “Scholarships” icon, and
select which scholarships you wish to
view and print off. If any questions
contact the Beloit American Legion
Post No. 57, James Nothern, Service
Officer.
BELOIT – Tonight is Heart
Choices night
at Beloit Pizza
Hut. Heart
Choices will
receive 20
percent of all
orders from 59 p.m. This
includes dinein, carry out,
or delivery. Call in your order ahead
at 738-5706.
BELOIT — Chautauqua Isle of
Lights need a host at 8-10 p.m. for
Fri., Dec. 5 and has an opening for
Sat. Dec. 27. The event opened
Wednesday, Nov. 26 and will close
on Wednesday, Dec. 31. For more
information call Ruth Bell at 7382257.
BELOIT – H&R Block of Beloit
operators Robert and Venette Davis were
recently selected as a National Franchisee
of the Year by the largest consumer tax
services provider of New York Stock
Exchange: H&R Block.
The Davis couple competed with
more than 1,800 franchisees for the award
and won for the one of two office
categories. The awards were announced at
the
Annual
National
Franchise
Convention for leading key growth areas
and doing the right thing.
H&R Block selected Davis from
among the top 100 franchisees who led in
key growth areas, including the number of
returning clients, growth in the number of
returns prepared and overall revenue
growth. In addition to leading topperforming franchises, a demonstrated
commitment to H&R Block core values to
do the right thing made up half of the
judging criteria. This is the second year
in a row that the H&R Block Beloit office
was selected as one of the top 100
franchisees.
“Robert helped set the standard for
H&R Block franchise tax offices last
season with an understanding of the
complex tax industry and an ability to hire
tax professionals who provide prompt,
accurate service and offer the right
financial solutions to clients,” praised Kip
Knight, president of U.S retail operations
for H&R Block. “But beyond that,
Venette and Robert demonstrated their
commitment to do the right thing for our
clients and community.”
Davis’ franchise participated in
community programs to support youth
and families throughout the year,
including the H&R Block of the Game,
which recognizes a student athlete who
Courtesy photo
Beloit H&R Block franchise owners Robert and Venette Davis were honored as National Franchisee of the
Year by New York Stock Exchange: H&R Block. They are shown with H&R Block founder Henry Bloch.
makes a momentum changing play
in men and women’s basketball and
football in area schools.
In
addition, they initiated a coloring
contest as a benefit for the Mitchell
County Food Pantry.
Winning
entries were printed on note cards
and 100% of the sales price was
donated to the Food Pantry. All
costs of the fundraiser were
underwritten by H&R Block Beloit.
“Our associates not only work
in our community, but we all live,
shop and volunteer here as well. We
want to do the right thing for our
neighbors, which is why we have
supported the Food Pantry efforts to
feed the hungry,” said Davis.
Davis’ accomplishments are part
of a long tradition of H&R Block
franchisees. The company opened its
first franchise office in 1956 and
virtually created the franchise model.
And with that history, comes a great
education on how a franchise business
should run.
Venette and Robert attribute much
of their success to immersing
themselves in the resources H&R
Block offers its franchisees. With
more than 50 years of franchising
history, H&R Block has created a
support system that franchisees use to
market their business, serve their
clients and expand to new offices.
“I’m a firm believer in our H&R
Block support system,” Davis said. “I
use every possible option the
company offers. And I am a confident
business person because I don’t have
to reinvent the wheel to use my
entrepreneurial spirit.”
H&R Block franchisees now
operate more than 4,000 H&R Block
offices nationally. To learn more
about
H&R
Block,
visit
www.hrblock.com/tax_franchise or
call 1-800-HRBLOCK.
BELOIT – Santa will be visiting
Solomon Valley Bank between 9-11
a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 for
children to tell him what they want
for Christmas.
Warmer forecast in store
BELOIT – Solomon Valley
Cinema and H&R Block will be
hosting a free movie day at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 6, showing
Beethoven’s Christmas adventure.
There will be a drawing at each
showing for punch cards with 10 free
adult admissions and 10 free child
admissions.
By Sharon Sahlfeld
BELOIT – The Mitchell County
Hospital Relay 4 Life team is
sponsoring the 6th Annual Spirit of
the Season Holiday Home tour at 1
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Tickets are available at S&S Drug and
the hospital. Same day tickets and a
bake sale will be at the historic Porter
House Hotel from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
Beloit Chamber of Commerce has
scheduled a “Sizzlin’ with Santa Chili
Cook-off at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6,
downtown. Cooking begins at 10 a.m.
A public tasting at 11 a.m. will take
place. A bragging award will be
presented at 12:30 p.m. and judging
will be by the public. Santa will make
an appearance at 12:30. To enter
contact the Chamber.
BELOIT – Singers are welcome to
join for the
upcoming
Annual
Community
Christmas
Concert
Choir to be
held at 3
p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The first
practice will take place at 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at Beloit
High school choir room.
The 6th Annual “Spirit of the Season” Relay For Life Holiday
home tour will be from 1-4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 6. This
years home tours will take place at the homes of Connie and
Greg Kopsa, Hiedi and Justin Rexroat, the Purdue house, Dave
and Peggy Blackmore, Chantz and Amber Martin and Mary
Jane Chapman’s home. The $15 tickets are available at Mitchell
County Hospital Health System, S&S Drug and Gray Drug &
Fountain. Same day tickets are also available and a bake sale
at the Porter House Hotel will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See more in Wednesday’s edition of the Beloit Call.
BELOIT – After winters early
arrival hit the Beloit area with one half
inch of snow on Nov.15 and much
more around the state of Kansas it is
only fitting today be declared Winter
Weather Awareness Day.
It will not be surprising to see
much more severe winter weather
including accumulating, drifting snow
and icy conditions ahead with Dec. 21
officially declared the first day of
winter.
Beloit’s Director of Transportation
Department Mike Clark reported his
crew was ready for this winters storms
after quickly taking care of the first
measurable snowfall.
State agencies are already taking
precautions and encouraging Kansans
to prepare for another Kansas winter.
After a close to 60 degree Beloit
Saturday afternoon hit this weekend
and a quick change to a windy around
30 degrees on Sunday, it is “all well to
known” how quickly the weather can
change.
“As we’ve already seen, the
temperature can drop quickly,” said
Angee Morgan, deputy director of the
Kansas Division of Emergency
Management. “We don’t know exactly
what this winter has in store for us, so
it’s best to be prepared. Now is the
time to check your home and vehicle
emergency kits and replenish any
outdated supplies.”
Road travel is discouraged during
extreme situations, however if you
much travel Kansas Highway Patrol
encourages taking precautions to keep
yourself and your family safe.
“If you must travel, be sure you
know road conditions before you leave
by calling 5-1-1 or visiting the
Kandrive website at kandrive.org. And
give the snow plows plenty of room to
work,” said Mike King, secretary of
the
Kansas
Department
of
Transportation.
To find information on road
conditions when not in the state, call
(866) 511-5368.
“Keep at least a half a tank of gas
in your car at all times in case you get
stranded or stuck in traffic,” said Col.
Ernest Garcia, Kansas Highway Patrol
superintendent. “Arrange your travel
plans so you can leave well ahead of
bad weather and keep an emergency
kit in your car.”
Recommended items to include in
your vehicle: Shovel, windshield
scraper and small broom, flashlight,
battery powered radio, extra batteries,
water, snack food, matches, extra hats,
socks and mittens, first aid kit with
pocket knife, necessary medications,
blanket(s), tow chain or rope, road salt
and sand, booster cables, emergency
flares, fluorescent distress flag.
“Weather conditions in Kansas
can change quickly, so it’s important
to have warm clothing, and extra
layers ready, and if you have to stay
outside on bitterly cold days, make
plans to get inside to warm up on a
regular basis,” said Dr. Robert Moser,
secretary of the Kansas Department of
Health and Environment. “Taking
regular breaks from working outdoors
in the cold can also help prevent
injuries.”
The Kansas Highway Patrol also
suggests keeping your gas tank at least
half-full at all times, in case you get
stuck in traffic.
This weeks forecast is a warming
trend rising to 50 degrees on Tuesday,
and remaining in the 40’s throughout
the week with a possible chance of
rain on the weekend. A good time to
prepare for the winter months ahead.
General News
Monday, December 1, 2014
Post Rock Extension Answers
By Neil Cates
Post Rock Extension District Agent – Livestock Production
K-State Research and Extension
When my son
was a teenager, he attempted
suicide three times. My
daughter has attempted suicide
twice. Her 16-year-old son left a
note, but she discovered it and
took him to a hospital.
I have moments of complete
sadness, but I have never tried
to kill myself. Does this suicidal
tendency run in families? Is
there a “suicide gene”? -Granny to Eleven
We contacted
the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention, and here is
what they said:
Suicide
is
often
misunderstood. Genetics is only
a part of the story. In fact, there
is no single cause for suicide.
Mental health problems are also
a contributor to suicide risk, and
they run in families, too. Most
people who have a mental
illness don’t try to kill
themselves, but it does put you
at a higher risk: Nine out of 10
people who die by suicide have
a mental illness at the time of
their death. These illnesses are
often
treatable,
but
unfortunately, people suffering
from illnesses like depression
and anxiety do not seek
treatment; they think they have
to battle these problems on their
own. You would not try to fight
cancer on your own, so why
tackle depression alone?
Suicide attempts -- or even
thoughts about killing yourself - are clear signs of distress, and
you should consult a mental
health professional as soon as
possible. Since your family has
For as long as most people
around Beloit can remember,
there has been a Duckwalls
store in Beloit. Sometime
before March 1, 1985, the store
will be closed.
The Beloit store is the ninth
store to open by the company.
Herb Mall has been manager of
the store since Al Street retired
in 1971 after coming to Beloit
to manage the store from
Osborne in 1941.
Duckwalls opened its first
store in 1901. It is believed the
Beloit store started no later than
the 1920s. “Sammy” Sampson
was the manager around 1930
and Carl Scantlin, assistant
manager at Concordia, came to
the store to manage it in the
early 1930s.
Betty Crawford recently was
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a history of attempts, it is
especially important that you all
stay on top of your mental
health by regularly “checking
in” with a mental health
professional or your doctor, and
with each other. You can’t make
someone suicidal by talking
about it, and they may feel relief
when you ask.
You can learn more about
suicide research and prevention
at afsp.org. If you or your
family members are in crisis,
call the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline at 1-800273-8255.
My husband
and I grew up in the Midwest.
We moved to Arizona 25 years
ago to get out of the cold and
snowy winters and hot, sticky
summers. We live in a beautiful
town.
My pet peeve is that family
never comes to visit. They
expect us to do all of the
traveling in order to see them.
Meanwhile, they go on lovely
vacations elsewhere and tell us
they have limited vacation time
and can’t get to us. Well, so do
we.
I can count on one hand the
number of times we have had
visitors, and every time it has
been for a major event. To our
families: Please come visit. You
can stay with us, no hotel room
needed. We live in a beautiful
area. Planes go both ways. Why
should we do all the traveling? - Getting It Off My Chest
People who
move
away
from
their
hometown often find that they
are expected to return for visits
more often, simply because it is
“home” and usually there are
multiple relatives you can see at
the same time. For those same
relatives to visit you, it requires
planning an individual vacation.
We agree that it is unfair, but
it’s unlikely to change. Make
sure your family members know
that they are welcome and
you’d love to see them. You
can’t do more than that.
This is for all of
the grandparents who live near
their children but don’t get to
spend as much time with them
as they’d like.
My son and daughter-in-law
have three young children under
the age of 5. I invite them to our
home for a meal once a week
and offer to bring a meal to their
home once a week. This
lightens their load and gives us
time to visit. And I feel greatly
appreciated and have become
close to my grandchildren. -- J.
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honored with the distinction of
receiving
an Award
of
Excellence for an Outstanding
Project in a Rural School. She
was nominated by Larry
Anderson, Principal of the
Beloit Junior-Senior High
School. She received the award
largely due to the contribution
she has made in the Vocational
Basic Skills Tutorial Program.
Jeri Walter, Beloit, and Chuck
Peters, Hays, were elected King
and Queen to the 1989
Homecoming Court of Bethany
College.
the Model Bakery will shut its
doors for good.
Jerry and Shirley Wessling
have purchased the Beloit Paint
and Glass business from Jerry
Reiter at 115 East Court and
will reopen it Monday under the
name of “The Home Shop.”
Gordon
Snyder
began
working in the bakery business
when he was just 16. His sister
and brother-in-law ran a bakery
in Clay Center and he worked
there for a time in 1936.
Towards the end of that year,
Gordon moved to Beloit and
began working at the Model
Bakery under Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Sporleder until 1947,
missing only four years because
of World War II.
In 1947, Gordon and
LaDonna, Snyder’s wife, along
with their partners, Floyd and
Dorothy Bowline, purchased the
bakery from the Sporleders.
On New Year’s Eve this year
Tyler Harmon, Tyler Long,
Dalton Rothchild, Cory Gerard,
Josh Hiatt, Luis Bouska-Ortega,
Sharon Larson, Aaron Davies,
Branson Hiserote, Colton Hayes
Subscription rates, including tax:
Delivery by Carrier (in Beloit):
Yearly, $59.00; Six months, $31.41;
Three Months, $16.74. Delivery by
Motor Route: Yearly, $68.80; Six
Months, $37.40; Three Months,
$20.19; Delivery by Mail (Mitchell,
Jewell, Lincoln, Osborne, Ottawa,
Smith and Russell Counties) Yearly, $92.90; Six Months, $51.25;
Three Months, $27.97. Delivery
Elsewhere in Kansas - Yearly,
$97.49; six months, $53.31; Three
months, $28.93. Out of State Yearly, $111.18; Six months, $61.16;
Three Months, $35.02
DO NOT PAY CARRIER DIRECT
Wheat............................$6.15
Grain Sorghum..............$4.14
Corn.............................. $3.49
Soybeans.......................$9.41
Wheat............................$6.25
Grain Sorghum..............$4.24
Corn.............................. $3.54
Soybeans.......................$9.46
Wheat............................$6.20
Grain Sorghum..............$4.24
Corn...............................$3.54
Soybeans..................... $9.46
Mitchell County, Kansas,
isn’t exactly known for
producing national champion
caliber women.
But don’t tell that to Mariah
Crumbaker.
She’s made quite a stir at
national level jumping events.
Crumbaker, a Beloit High
freshman, has finished in the
top of her fences events at the
Fort Worth Nationals and at the
American Royal Show in
Kansas City.
Lynda Terry, a Mitchell
County Hospital employee of
more than 30 years, has been
named employee of the quarter.
James Clothing is celebrating
its 40th anniversary in Beloit
this week. Rex Waggoner,
current owner, has worked at
the store since 1965 when he
was in high school.
Calvin and Betty James
purchased the store from Swede
Olson in 1964. Waggoner
purchased the store from Calvin
James in 1993.
Although he has only owned
the business for a little over a
week, taking over a week ago
Monday, Joe Kindscher is hard
at work upgrading the Pump
Mart at the corner of 8th and
Bell into the kind of store he
wants it to be in the future.
November 4, 2009
The 3rd Quarter Image Award
was presented to Doug Krier
and his employees at Krier Auto
Parts.
After months of planning,
present and past members of the
Pleasant
View
Methodist
Church southwest of Beloit,
gathered to celebrate 125 years
as a congregation on Saturday,
November 21, 2009.
Carldon Broadbent and Mike
Jordan were instrumental in
organizing the event that filled
the present sanctuary of the
church built in 1963.
In April of 1878, an
organizational meeting was held
to discuss building a small
chapel. The chapel was
dedicated in November of 1884
in the Pleasant View community
south of Beloit.
For a cow/calf producer, feed
cost is the largest expense
associated with their operation.
The majority of that cost comes
during the winter months. The
average feed cost for average
profit cow/calf producers in the
2013 summary of Kansas Farm
Management
Association
members was $437. With high
prices, it is important to pay
attention to these feed costs to
optimize your profits.
Protein supplementation can
become quite expensive during
this time of year. It is important
to remember to price compare
protein supplementation based
on (price per pound of protein).
Use this formula to compare the
basis of cost per lb. of crude
protein
(CP):
Cost
of
supplement,
$
per
hundredweight (cwt) / (100 X %
CP) = cost per lb. of CP. The
same principles should be
followed when comparing
energy sources on the basis of
cost per lb. of Total Digestible
Nutrients (TDN): Cost, $ per
ton / [2,000 X % dry matter
(DM) X % TDN in DM] = cost
per lb. of TDN.
Kansas State University has
excellent nutritionist on staff.
Guidelines for supplementing
mature, spring calving cows
during late fall and early winter
are as follows:
Dry Grass – 1-2 pounds per
day of a 40% crude protein
supplement
Dry Grass – 3-4 pounds per
day of a 20% crude protein
supplement
Dry Grass – 10 pounds of
good non-legume hay, no
supplement needed
The
first
management
practice is hay storage.
According to a publication from
Oklahoma State University, dry
matter losses of hay can reach
up to 50 percent while in
storage. Factors contributing to
this number include:
bale
quality, storage conditions and
storage duration. Exposed round
bales stored on the ground can
experience dry matter losses of
5-20 percent when stored up to
9 months, and losses of 15-50
percent when stored up to 18
months.
The site selected should not
be shaded (ex. under trees) and
should be in an area open to
breezes to enhance drying
conditions. Be sure that the
location is well drained,
minimizing moisture absorption
Ray attends
School of
Banking
TOPEKA – Travis Ray,
Assistant Vice President at the
Guaranty State Bank & Trust
Co., Beloit, recently completed
the
2014
Principles
of
Commercial Lending School.
This school was held October
20-24 in Topeka. The Principles
of Commercial Lending School
is sponsored by the Kansas and
Nebraska Bankers Associations
and in partnership with the
Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana,
North Dakota, South Dakota,
and
Wyoming
Bankers
Associations.
The School provides bankers
introductory instruction in the
entire commercial lending
process. Completion of this
course assists students in
developing skills, which allow
them to better serve their
customer’s multiple financial
needs.
The Schools of Banking,
located in Lincoln, Nebraska, is
a jointly owned subsidiary of
the Kansas and Nebraska
Bankers Associations. For more
information on the Schools of
Banking,
please
visit
www.schoolsofbanking.com or
call 402-474-1555.
in the bottom of the bale. Up to
12 inches of loss on the bottom
of the bale can result from
moisture wicking. Bales should
be stored in end-to-end rows,
and lined in a north/south
direction if possible. Also allow
a minimum of three feet
between the rows when stacking
side by side. The north/south
orientation allows for better
sunlight penetration and air
flow between the bales allowing
the hay and ground to dry faster
after precipitation.
Another way to reduce hay
loss is through feeding methods.
A study done at Oklahoma State
University compared commonly
used styles of round bale
feeders and measured the dry
matter losses associated with
each feeder.
The study found that open
bottom, round bale feeders
wasted on average 21% of the
original weight of the bale.
Another feeder tested was the
round, steel, closed bottom bale
feeder, which averaged 13%
loss. The lowest loss came from
the steel, modified cone, with a
closed bottom at 6% loss. The
round bale feeders with the least
waste, are also the most
expensive to purchase, but if
you do the math, and put a
dollar amount to the loss of hay
associated with the cheaper
feeders, it is worth the purchase
in the long run. If you would
like to put a dollar amount to
the hay loss from various
feeders, go to:
http://
w w w. n o b l e . o r g / a g / t o o l s /
livestock/hay-ring/ and use their
hay ring waste calculator. It is
very simple to navigate and
does all of the calculations for
you.
Just because cattle prices are
at record highs, doesn’t mean
that input costs should be
ignored. With the constant
rising of input costs it is
important to diligently search
for ways to reduce those costs
and increase profits.
Little
changes can pay large dividends
down the road.
Post Rock Extension District
of K-State Research and
Extension
serves
Jewell,
Lincoln, Osborne, Smith, and
Mitchell counties. Neil may be
contacted at ncates@ksu.edu or
by calling Beloit 738-3597,
Lincoln 524-4432, Mankato
378-3174, Osborne 346-2521,
Smith Center 282-6823. Visit
our
website
at
www.postrock.ksu.edu
and
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our
blog
at:
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General News
Beloit students attend orchestra festival
Monday, December 1, 2014
BELOIT – Joining the rest of
the Hilltop family in the month
of November were Anita Eilert
and Mildred Porter. Our
residents do appreciate and
enjoy visits from family and
friends.
The first week of November
was mainly our regularly
scheduled
activities.
On
Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, eight
Hilltop Veterans rode in the
downtown parade. Dinah drove
the limo with Don Melton,
Merlyn Menhusen, Wesley
Sample,
Garth
Jennings,
Clarence Scoggan and Keith
Gillis throwing out the candy.
Harold drove the Hilltop van
with Ed Pickel and Don
Bureman inside. Our Vanessa
braved the cold temperature and
winds to video the entire parade.
We showed the video in the
afternoon to the other residents
and served some delicious hot
chocolate. The next day, the
Cowboy Church came in the
afternoon to present a program.
Brad hosted Wine Wednesday
later that day, serving wine and
beer. Wednesday, Nov. 19, was
Donut Day. The activity gang
made homemade donuts with
choice of chocolate, maple or
cinnamon/sugar toppings. All
residents and staff were invited
to partake. Boy, were they good!
On Nov. 25 we decorated
Christmas vases out of pretty
colored bottles. November 26
we made apple butter in the
morning and served it on
homemade bread in the
afternoon. We want to wish
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
and be thankful for all that we
have.
We continue having activities
in the late afternoon and early
evening
Tuesday
through
Thursday. This includes art, Wii,
manicures, church services,
baking and movies. Our weekly
activities of current events,
BINGO
(including
Dollar
BINGO on Saturday) and
“Dudes” were held. Monthly
pianists including Bobbi Link,
Marlene Mispagel, Rod Rose
and Noma Wilson shared their
talents. Ileen scheduled several
special programs a couple of
Saturdays this month including
Milton and Melody Huff and
members of the Assembly of
God Church. Religious services
were held throughout the month
by various members of the
Ministerial Alliance.
The November Birthday Party
was held on Nov. 14 with
entertainment by Lucy Peters
and her two daughters and seven
grandchildren. What a delightful
program. Cake, provided by
Leah Hewitt, and ice cream
were served. In December we
will celebrate the birthdays of:
Don Melton on Dec. 3; Rose
Marie Scott and Buford Tucker
(100 years old) on Dec. 11;
Clarence Scoggan on Dec. 19,
Ruby
Sutton
and
Ron
Buffenmyer on Dec. 28; Keith
Gillis and Garth Jennings on
Dec. 31. Best wishes to those
residents on their special days.
The resident of the month is
Garth Jennings. Garth Wayne
Jennings was born Dec. 31,
1930 in Lebanon, Kansas, to
Harold and Mabel Jennings who
were farmers. He has one
brother, Neal, who lives in
Lebanon. He graduated from
Lebanon High School in 1949.
Garth served in the United
States Army during the Korean
Conflict. He married Ethel
Lofstead on April 6, 1963 in
Lebanon. Ethel was involved in
church work and Garth says he
liked to socialize!
Garth and his family lived in
the Lebanon area most of their
lives. He had a number of
different jobs which included
working on the railroad and
driving a truck. He said he
hauled many loads of grain into
the Dakotas, working for
Bradon Produce. He worked
for Heide Construction out of
Smith
Center,
building
highways in Kansas and
Oklahoma until that business
dissolved. He and Ethel also
owned Jennings’ Sundries in
Lebanon for a couple of years.
Garth would work construction
during the week and on Sunday
he would run the store until
noon. He opened Jennings’
Repair and operated it a few
years until a health issue forced
him to close. He was also a
substitute mail carrier. His final
occupation was working for the
Smith
County
Road
Department, running a motor
grader, until his retirement.
Garth was married to Ethel
for 42 years until she passed.
They had two sons: Terry and
wife Shani, Beloit, and Kerry
and wife Sheila, Riley. There
are two grandsons attending KState, Terran (son of Terry) and
Kyle (son of Kerry). There are
also two granddaughters, Carli
and Haylei (daughters of Terry).
Carli is a senior at Beloit High
School and works at Hilltop
Lodge as a CNA, Haylei is a
5th grader at Beloit Elementary
School.
Garth lived in Lebanon until
April of 2012 when he moved
to Hilltop Assisted Living. He
came to Hilltop Lodge on
March 12, 2014. Garth likes to
attend the men’s group on
Thursdays (the Dudes) and
have a snack and coffee. He
comes to other activities as he
wants, such as music programs,
current events and parties. He
rode in the Veteran’s Day
Parade with a group of other
Veterans from Hilltop. We
thank him for his service.
Please congratulate Garth
when you see him for being
named the December, 2014,
Hilltop Resident of the Month.
The Employee of the Month
is Maria Tellez. Maria grew up
in Meyuca de Morelos, Mexico.
She attended Leona Vicario,
Mexico. Maria has been
married to her husband Gabriel
Lopez for 18 years and they
have two children: a daughter
named Jaqui and a son named
Keko. She enjoys being with
her family and having a good
time. She also likes to read and
attend church. Maria started
here as a housekeeper July of
2012. Maria says she enjoys
being here at Hilltop and she
loves
the
residents.
Congratulations on the welldeserved honor.
Our deepest sympathy goes
to the family of Lyle Weber.
The memorial service will be
held on Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. in the
activity room.
Family and
friends are welcome to attend.
Visitors: Fred and Kathy
Anderson; Vaughn Davidson,
Bennington; Julianne Pruitt:
Ruth and Roger Pruitt, Hays;
Ella Thurston; Jessica Thurston,
Glasco; Lee Thurston, Glasco;
Bryant Thurston, Jamestown
Kansas American Legion
Scholarships now available
Kansas American Legion
Scholarship information is now
available. For information
contact the Beloit Jr.-Sr. High
School or St. John’s High
School counselor. To print a
copy of the application online
log
on
to
website
www.ksamlegion.org and click
on the “Scholarships” icon,
select which scholarships you
wish to view. For more
information contact the Beloit
American Legion Post #57,
James Nothern, service officer.
Having a birthday or an anniversary?
If you or someone you know is having a birthday
or anniversary, please call 785-738-3537 or email
beloitcall@nckcn.com.
SALINA – Orchestra students
from the Beloit Senior High
String Orchestra and the Beloit
Junior Orchestra attended the
Western Kansas Orchestra
Festival in Salina on November
21 and 22. Twenty senior high,
32 junior high, and 11 sixth
grade students from Beloit
Public Schools attended the
festival. Michael Harbaugh is
the orchestra teacher at the
Beloit Jr.-Sr. High School and
Beloit Elementary School.
All orchestra programs west
of U.S. 81 attended the festival,
with 632 students representing
junior high/middle schools and
high schools from Hays, Salina,
Garden City, Hutchinson, Great
Bend, McPherson, Dodge City
and Beloit. The Fort Hays State
University and the Western
Kansas Orchestra Festival
Association hosted the festival.
Matthew Means, Instructor of
Violin at Fort Hays State
University, is the festival
manager.
The students are divided into
two middle school string
orchestras and two senior high
string orchestras and rehearse
many hours Friday and
Saturday. The orchestras are
divided equally in numbers and
ability to provide the most
musical experience for all
participants.
The
festival
concluded with a concert at the
Maxine A. Carrico to Patrick
K. Kelley all of her right, title
and interest in and to the real
estate described as:
A tract of land in the
Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of
Section Ten (10), Township
Seven (7) South, Range Seven
(7) West of the 6th P.M.,
Mitchell
County,
Kansas,
containing 0.66 acres.
Maxine A. Carrico, Executor
of the Will of Richard J.
Carrico, to Patrick K. Kelley all
interest in the following real
estate, to-wit:
A tract of land in the
Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of
Section Ten (10), Township
Seven (7) South, Range Seven
(7) West of the 6th P.M.,
Mitchell
County,
Kansas,
containing 0.57 acres.
Maxine A. Carrico to Patrick
K. Kelley all of her right, title
and interest in and to the real
Salina South High School gym
at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening.
The middle school orchestras
performed
“Buccaneer
Country,” “Jupiter,” “Wood
Splitter Fanfare,” “Kalinka,”
“Crystal Moon” and “Night
Shift.” The high school
orchestras
performed
“Dreaming,” “Rondo in Blue,”
“Heart of Fire,” “Slumber My
Darling,”
“Serenade
for
Strings” and “Cascade.”
Principal players from each
middle school and senior high
orchestra auditioned for seating
on Friday afternoon.
Mackenzie McPeak, junior at
Beloit High School, won First
Chair Second Violin in High
School Orchestras. She is the
daughter of Barry and Darcel
McPeak. Audrey Finney, junior
at Beloit High School, received
First Chair String Bass in High
School Orchestra. She is the
daughter of Michael and Mary
Finney. Paul Finney, eight
grade, won First Chair in the
Middle School Second Violin
Section. He is the son of David
and Karen Finney.
Other students auditioning for
seating in the high school
orchestras
were
Ayden
Twaddell, Second Chair Cello
Section; Audrey Shamburg,
Third Chair First Violin
estate described as:
All of her interest in and to a
tract of land in the Southwest
Quarter (SW/4) of Section Ten
(10), Township Seven (7)
South, Range Seven (7) West of
the 6th P.M., Mitchell County,
Kansas, containing 0.57 acres.
Richard R. Montgomery and
Margaret A. Montgomery
transfers on death to Marla D.
Trecek
and
Ross
A.
Montgomery the following
described real estate:
All of Lots Ten (10) and
Eleven (11), Block One (1),
except the South Nine Feet (9’)
of Lot Eleven (11), in Block
One (1), in Central Park
Addition to the City of Beloit,
Mitchell County, Kansas.
Section; Grace Marozas, Third
Chair Second Violin Section;
Shae Johnson, Third Chair
Viola Section; and Belle
Finney, Fourth Chair Cello
Section.
Other students auditioning
for seating in the middle school
orchestras were Tyler Long,
Third Chair First Violin
Section; Sydney Barrett, Third
Chair Viola Section; Elisa
Hiserote, Third Chair Viola
Section; Abby Vetter, Fourth
Chair Cello Section; Tayson
Romero, Fourth Chair String
Bass Section; Jaimie Drum,
Fifth Chair First Violin Section;
Calvin Duden, Fifth Chair
String Bass Section; and
Chance Kopsa, Sixth Chair
Cello Section.
Other students attending the
festival from BHS were Brooke
Vetter, Heidi Mealiff, Erica
Fairchild, Danielle Riemann,
Elyse Krier, Conner Mong,
Caden Emmot, Evan Brandt,
Sarabella Weidenhaft, Bryce
Nichols, Christopher Chandler
and Noah Marozas.
Other students attending the
festival from Beloit Junior High
and Beloit Elementary were
Trinity Wagner, Makenna
Stauffer, Karson Brown, Blaise
Spangler, Emma Easter, Gracie
Wessling, Alisyn Bowers, Riley
Gronewoller, Jason Duden,
Cutter
Harden,
Emily
Feldmann, Hannan Burks,
Alexis Arasmith, Hayley Burks,
Grace Webb, Madalyn Johnson,
Chance Eck, Caleigh Hewitt,
Chloe Weber, Laney Clark,
Nicole
Emerson,
Jamie
Sporleder, Luke Finney, Haley
Hilt, Avery Johnson, Hannah
Schroeder, Amanda Noller, Eli
Colby, Halle Budke, Jayden
DeGarmo, Alijah Twaddell,
Landon Budke and Drake
Thompson.
Serving as clinicians were
Brigid Mayer, Olathe East High
School;
Laura
Carpenter,
Wichita Robinson Middle
School; Chris Kelts, Washburn
University; and Daniel Stevens,
University of North Alabama.
described real estate in the
County of Mitchell and the
State of Kansas, to-wit:
Lot Three (3) and the North
Half (N 1/2) of Lot Four (4),
Block Thirty-seven (37), Fourth
Ward, City of Cawker City.
right, title and interest in the
following described real estate
in the County of Mitchell and
the State of Kansas, to-wit:
Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8),
Block Seven (7), City of
Simpson.
Lynn O. Gentleman, Trustee
of the M. Eugene Gentleman
Trust, to Ashley D. Clausen
and Dana M. Clausen all right,
title and interest in the
following real estate:
A tract of land in the
Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW/4 SW/
4) of Section Fifteen (15),
Township Six (6) South, Range
Nine (9) West of the 6th P.M.,
Mitchell County, Kansas,
containing 11.1 acres, more or
less, inclusive of 0.8 acres of
county road right of way.
Deric L. Bergmann and
Dale K. Prochaska and Nora
Crystal L. Bergmann to Deric
M.
Prochaska quit claims to
L. Bergmann and Mark J.
Bergmann all of the following Lou Ann Connor, all of its
Michelle Drum, Jo Dee
Noller, Kim Budke, DeeAnn
Harbaugh, Doug Twaddell,
Kristi Vetter, Chandra Wagner,
Marsha Weidenhaft, Kevin
Marozas, Diedre Burks, Dina
Budke and Marne Hewitt
helped chaperone the students.
Mr. Harbaugh would like to
thank
the
administration,
secretarial staff, custodial staff,
bus drivers, teachers of the
Beloit Jr.-Sr. High School and
Beloit Elementary Schools in
their outstanding support of this
event and the orchestra
program.
Karen Thiessen conveys and
warrants to Karen A. Thiessen,
Trustee of the Karen A.
Thiessen Trust, all the
following described real estate
in the County of Mitchell and
the State of Kansas, to-wit:
The North Half of the
Northwest Quarter (N 1/2 NW
1/4) of Section Thirty-five
(35), Township Six (6) South,
Range Eight (8) West of the
6th P.M., Mitchell County,
Kansas.
The Northwest Quarter (NW
1/4) of Section Twenty-eight
(28), Township Seven (7)
South, Range Six (6) West of
the 6th P.M.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
By Chad Hallack
BELOIT – Horses have
been as much a part of Tate
Thompson’s daily life as
anything you could conceive of
in terms of a now 14 year old
boy.
Tate and his mother Denise
have been showing horses
professionally for over 30 years.
It was only natural that young
Thompson would at least take an
interest in it.
What he has accomplished
extends well beyond simple
interest.
It involved commitment,
hard
work,
determination,
practice, preparation and, most
importantly, precision.
Thompson was rewarded
for his dedication and expertise
in all these areas at the Palomino
Horse Breeder’s Association
World Championship Show held
in Tunica, Miss. from July 9-20
of this year.
Thompson was named
World
Champion
for
Showmanship in the 13 & under
category. An event in which he
placed third last year. He was
also Reserve World Champion
second place in the Novice 18 &
under division.
His horse’s registered name
is Zips Gold Copykat and is
affectionately
known
as
“Zippy”.
At the shows, Zippy is an
athlete essentially used as a prop
for Thompson to demonstrate
his prowess as a rider as they
execute a series of movements
along a predetermined course
known as a pattern. These
movements within the pattern
include disciplines such as
squaring and pivoting. When
squaring, riders literally
“square-up”
the
horse.
Stopping it, ideally, with the
front and back legs in perfect
alignment. Side to side and
front to back.
Pivoting requires turning
the horse with the right, hind
hoof never leaving the
ground.
All
of
the
competitors execute the same
pattern for a panel of four
judges. The lowest score is
thrown out and an aggregate
total of the remaining three
scores is compiled to
determine a champion.
“When you hit the top
three you know you’re doing
good,”
said
Thompson.
“When it’s down to you and
someone else, I start thinking
about my pattern and the
other competitor’s pattern,
trying to decide if I won or
not.”
At this year’s PHBA
World Championship Show
there were a total of 593
youth entries in a number of
disciplines and age groups.
As well as a total of 977 open
entrants in the amateur and
professional ranks.
Thompson began riding
as a toddler and started
showing in Lead Line
competitions where kids ride
a horse lead by an adult for
showmanship. From there, he
progressed to riding the horse
for showmanship on his own
in the current age group he
competes in. From there he
can progress through the age
categories and on to amateur
and possibly professional
showmanship.
Preparation
for
the
PHBA World Championship
Beloit Jr. Trojans
dominate Ellsworth
BELOIT – The Beloit Jr.
High Trojan boys were back in
action before the Thanksgiving
break last week with a landslide
57-11 win over Ellsworth. The
Jr. Trojans put up a whopping
24 points in the first quarter
while not allowing a basket on
the defensive end and the game
was essentially over about the
time it got started. Colin
Chandler led the way with 12 of
the 24 first quarter points. Zach
Meier had four points in the
first. Ryan Broeckelman and
Reid Behrends both hit three
point shots as Tate Ahlvers had
a two point basket.
While Chandler got off to
the hot start, it was Meier who
would pour it on in the final
three quarters. Scoring a game
high 20 including four in the
2nd, eight in the 3rd and four in
the 4th. The Trojans led 36-6 at
halftime and 49-9 after three
quarters. Chandler would finish
with the 12 he scored in the 1st
quarter, Ahlvers had eight in the
game. Behrends and Grant
Arasmith each had four.
Broeckelman finished with three
while Braxten Eilert, Taybor
Vetter and Vincent Palen each
scored two.
It was more of the same for
Beloit in the B-team game with
a 49-12 win. The Trojans
jumped out to a 14-4 first
quarter lead and never looked
back. It was 29-8 at halftime.
Ellsworth was held to just
four points in the 1st, 2nd and
4th quarters and held
scoreless in the 3rd. Trase
McQueen led Beloit with 10
points. Carson Cox and Tate
Thompson each scored eight.
There were six points apiece
put in by Hudson Gray and
Hayden Budke. Five points
for Cole Brummer, four by
Grant Arasmith and two for
Rkail Junaeza.
In a more competitive Cteam contest, Beloit got out to
an early lead once again at 62 in the 1st quarter before
Ellsworth responded with a 50 second quarter to take a 7-6
lead at halftime. Zach Stocker
had four in the first half while
Paul Finney added two. The
Trojans battled back with an
8-2 third quarter, taking a 149 lead that would hold up for
an 18-14 win for Beloit.
Stocker poured in a game
high 12 while River Paul and
Alijah Twaddell each scored
a second half basket.
The boys will continue
their season on Tuesday,
December 4th at Southeast of
Saline.
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15
L to R: Lynna Schmidt, Lauren Schmidt, Joy Jensen, Jaley Jensen, Mike Hoeppner, Zippy, Tate Thompson, Denise Thompson, Louis
Hufnagel.
Show is a year round affair the pattern at the show which Thompson is active in sports
serves as his trainer. He also
with
particular
emphasis takes about four minutes to like basketball where he
works with another trainer,
placed on the six to eight complete. It is not unlike an stands six feet tall. This
Mike
Hoeppner,
who
weeks leading up to the event.
Olympic athlete, for example, actually puts him at a decided
volunteered his services after
Those weeks leading up to in terms of hours upon hours of disadvantage in terms of
watching Thompson doing a
the show typically involves 15- preparation that culminates in a showmanship in his age group
solo workout with Zippy.
20 hours of practice, exercise, performance that takes place which is co-ed and most
Denise Thompson said
grooming and feeding per over a comparatively tiny typically dominated by female
with a smile, “A parent
week. This is on top of fraction of time.
riders.
serving as trainer for their
Thompson’s schooling, sports
Thompson also has a
Seven of the top ten
child is not always the easiest
practice schedule and chores second show horse known as finishers in the 13 & under
working relationship and that
which include feeding 30 “Slammer.”
Showmanship
event
goes both ways.” She loves
horses per day.
To keep the horses in show Thompson won were girls.
working with her son and
At shows, the horses are shape, aside from their
It is more difficult for him
Zippy but is also grateful for
fitted with fake tails for regiment of practice and to maintain a smooth
the efforts of Mr. Hoeppner.
aesthetic purposes and the exercise, they are stabled under presentation compared to
In regard to being
hoofs are painted black. This is lights
that
discourage smaller bodied competitors, as
announced as the 13 & under
done in order for them to stand additional hair growth to help any mis-movement on his part
World
Showmanship
out to the judges, as hoof maintain a lustrous, slick coat. is magnified by his long
Champion, Tate Thompson
placement throughout the The diet of Thompson’s show stature.
It
makes
the
said, “It was everything!
pattern is a key component.
horses mainly consist of impressive title he has earned
Relief, excitement, shock. It
All of this preparation time supplemented alfalfa and oats.
all the more impressive.
was surreal. I was confident
and effort culminates in riding
In his spare time,
Thompson’s
mother
and felt like my pattern was
good and I won.”
By Chad Hallack
BELOIT – Jace Adams of
Beloit has been nominated for
the 2014 Black Lion Award.
The Black Lion award is given
in memory of Major Don
Holleder and other members of
the 28th infantry, known as the
Black Lions, who died in
action on October 17, 1967 in
Vietnam. Hollender was a
former All-American football
player from West Point. Any
youth, middle school or high
school team is invited to
participate and present the
award. The Black Lion award is
not an individual award in the
same sense as an MVP award,
because it is intended to go to a
player who personifies team
play.
The spirit of award is also
the criteria for receiving it. The
award is to go to an individual
“who best exemplifies the
character of Don Hlleder.
Leadership, courage, devotion
to duty, self sacrifice and above
all an unselfish concern for the
team ahead of himself.
Adams was nominated
for his leadership in terms of
filling a void left by
graduating Seniors from
2013, leading by an example
of hard work and maintaining
a positive attitude. His
courage
was
displayed
throughout the season as he
played all year with a
significant shoulder injury.
He missed one game with the
shoulder separation and could
have easily missed more time.
Adams’ devotion duty was
personified by putting in his
Jace Adams received the Black Lion Award representing the Beloit Trojan football team.
Brother Jadon, mom Connie and dad Jeff proudly support their son during his honor.
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Congratulations to Jace
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the Beloit Trojans 2014
recipient of the Black Lion
Award.
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BELOIT – This seasons Chautauqua Isle of Lights will remain
open through Dec. 31. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 69 p.m and Friday and Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
The display, which is in its’ 15th year, is located in Chautauqua
Park in Beloit located off Highway 14 south of the Solomon River.
Two new displays this season are a full size combine purchased
by Carrico Implement and a 12 foot tall Christmas tree with an
LED lighted program.
The annual event features over 200 displays purchased by local
businesses, organizations and individuals.
Admission is free, however donations are greatly appreciated.
The display categories include religious, winter wonderland,
patriotic, toyland, Christmas cards, school mascots, antique
vehicles and farm machinery.
•4:55 - 5:55 p.m. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) weigh-in with meeting at 6 p.m., United
Methodist Church upstairs (elevator available)
•2 p.m. Beloit United Methodist Church general
meeting. Executive meeting to disburse Mission Funds
for the year at 1 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Two informational meetings
on healthcare market place and enrolling in healthcare
are scheduled in Beloit. At Thursday, Dec. 4 it will be
held at the Port Library in the Schafer room. A second
meeting will be held at the same time in the basement
of the Mitchell County Hospital on Dec. 11. For more
information contact Rhea at 785-738-9202.
•10 a.m. – Public tasting at 11 a.m. Beloit Chamber
of Commerce has scheduled a “Sizzlinʼ with Santa Chili
Cook-off . Santa will make an appearance at 12:30. To
enter contact the Chamber.
•9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Annual Community Clothing
Drive. Clothing drop off is at the St. Johnʼs Catholic
Grade school parking lot on East Main.
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Mitchell County Hospital
Relay 4 Life team is sponsoring the 6th Annual Spirit of
the Season Holiday Home tour. Tickets are available at
S&S Drug and the hospital. Same day tickets and a
bake sale will be at the historic Porter House Hotel
from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
•2 p.m. Solomon Valley Cinema and H&R Block will
be hosting a free movie day showing Beethovenʼs
Christmas adventure. There will be a drawing at each
showing for punch cards with 10 free adult admissions
and 10 free child admissions.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. A second informational
meeting on healthcare market place and enrolling in
healthcare is scheduled in Beloit. It will be held at the
the basement of the Mitchell County Hospital. For more
information contact Rhea at 785-738-9202.
•9 – 11 a.m. Santa will be visiting Solomon Valley
Bank.
•3:15 p.m. Annual Community Christmas Concert
Choir. First practice is on Sunday, Nov. 30 and again
on Dec. 7 at the Beloit High school choir room.
•12 p.m. The first weed/herbicide update meeting
at the Wellness Center Classroom in Beloit with a
FREE lunch sponsored by the Solomon Valley Bank –
Beloit, and will conclude at approximately at 3:00 p.m.
•10:30 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will be
hosting “Christmas with the Wrights”. Terry and Melissa
Wright come from Tecumseh and offer music through
Gods word. A freewill offering will be taken to provide
support for the Wright family and their ministries. For
more information contact Pastor Jim Rice at 785-4283531.
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(785) 738-3537 or email beloitcall@nckcn.com.
General News
Monday, December 1, 2014
Obituary
Dorothy Jean Allen, 90,
retired childcare provider and
homemaker,
died
Friday,
November 28, 2014. Jean is
survived by her sons, Larry
(Sheryl) Allen, Wichita, Gary
(Janet) Allen, Beloit; grandsons,
Andy, Manhattan, Eric and
Trent, Beloit; in-laws, Dwight
(Sue) Allen, Wichita, Patricia
Lister, Arizona; sister-in-law,
Pearl Brees, Derby; host of
nieces and nephews. Preceded
in death by her husband,
Dwayne; parents, Villie and
Emma Brees; brothers, Marvin,
Floyd, Delford and Bud Brees;
sister, Rita Neckita. Visitation
with the family will be 6-8
p.m., Monday, December 1, at
Downing & Lahey East
Mortuary. Funeral Service will
be at 2 p.m., Tuesday,
December 2, at Fairmount
United Church of Christ.
Memorials
have
been
established with: Fairmount
United Church of Christ, 1650
Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67208;
Harry
Hynes
Memorial
Hospice, 313 S. Market,
Wichita, KS 67202. Share
tributes online at: http://
www.dlwichita.com/
Death Notice
Stanley “Kip” Walter, age 70
of Harvard, Neb., and formerly
of Cawker City, died Thursday,
November 27.
Funeral arrangements are
Britany Gilmore and her son Vincent pose with a $100 check after winning the Black Friday
Facebook Photo Contest held by Becker Auto’s this week. Entrants submitted a photo with
their Becker Auto’s vehicle. The winner being the photo receiving the most “likes.”
pending at McDonald-Roberts
Funeral Service of Beloit.
Condolences may be left at
www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralse
rvice.com.
Craig Smith, FHSU assistant professor
By Ron Wilson, director of
the Huck Boyd National
Institute for Rural
Development
From track and field to the
farming field. Today we’ll meet
a young Kansan who has made
the transition between those
two. In doing so, he is
positively impacting the lives of
young people in rural Kansas.
Craig Smith is assistant
Some people have the mistaken idea that farmers and ranchers professor of agribusiness at Fort
are harming our environment. You hear it everywhere: at the coffee Hays State University. He grew
up on a small farm near Yoder
shop, church, public forums, traveling, even in the grocery.
ÊChildren arrive home from school and tell parents about where his dad also had a
harmful practices farmers are using on the land. Everywhere you construction business. Yoder is
rural – but there’s more.
go today people are concerned about the food they eat.
“My interest in ag really got
ÊFew businesses are as open to public scrutiny as a farm or ranch
sparked
when I worked for a
in the United States. While farming and ranching practices occur in
neighboring
farmer,” Craig said.
the open, the only picture many have of agriculture is what they
He was also interested in
read in newspapers, or see on television or social media. Even
sports and was an outstanding
fewer people have set foot on a modern farm.
That’s why it’s more important than ever to engage with our three-sport athlete at Haven
High School.Ê By graduation,
customers and tell them about what we do in agriculture.
Today’s farmer and ranchers are doing their part to protect and however, he felt rather burned
improve the environment. They use such agricultural practices as out on sports and decided not to
pursue sports in college.
early planting, pest control, good soil fertility conservation tillage
He went to K-State and
and many other innovations that help grow more food while
majored
in
agricultural
protecting the environment.
technology management. By his
Tell them about this.
sophomore year, however, he
Farmers adjust practices to meet individual cropping conditions. was feeling bored. He decided
Such practices can vary from farm to farm – even from field to to give athletics a try again.
field.
“I became a walk-on for the
As in any other business, farmers and ranchers must manage track team,” Craig said. In high
their operations on a timely basis and use all available technology school, he had done well with
to improve quality and productivity. If they don’t they will not stay the javelin, so he became a
in business for long.
thrower for K-State. He had lots
Tell them.
of success.
Today’s farmer has cut chemical usage by approximately 40
“It was quite an experience,”
percent in many cases during the last couple of decades. Many no Craig said. “I traveled with the
longer apply chemicals before planting. Instead, as the crop team, and it was the first time I
matures, farmers gauge potential weed pressure and apply ever flew on a plane.” As he
trained with the K-State
herbicides only if needed.
Because farmers and ranchers are the first to come in contact coaches, he continued to
with chemicals, they use them with care and according to improve.
In 2001, he set the school
instructions on the label. Farmers know chemicals can be toxic or
record
for the javelin throw. He
harmful to people and the environment.
even qualified for the NCAA
Tell them.
Throughout the growing season, farmers do their best to provide and USA Nationals before
nutritious healthy food. From planting through harvest, they battle suffering an injury.
“I think everything happens
weather, weeds, insects and disease. Efficiency is their best
for
a reason,” Craig said. “God
defense against unstable world markets, political barriers and
had
a hand in it.” In this case,
fringe groups who may attack their farming methods.
Craig spent time in the training
Farmers and ranchers must live in the environment they create.
room after his injury. There he
They know all too well the importance of keeping ground water
got acquainted with some of the
clean and free of harmful products. More often than not, farmers
girls on the Big 12 champion Kdrink from wells on their land. They understandÊ their family State volleyball team, including
drinks from the water they pump from the ground every day.
Cari Jensen. The two hit it off
Farmers and ranchers can and will do more to improve their and ultimately were married.
environment. They can continue to rely less on herbicides,
Craig went on to get a
insecticides and fertilizers. Agricultural producers can also master’s degree in agricultural
conserve more water, plug abandoned wells, monitor grassland economics. He then became an
grazing and continue to implement environmentally sound ag extension agent and natural
techniques that will ensure preservation of the land.
resource engineering specialist
Production agriculture works because it is flexible enough to in Missouri before moving back
accept and adapt to change. No agricultural system – or any other to Kansas and earning his Ph.D.
system for that matter – is perfect.Ê Farmers and ranchers will in ag economics from K-State.
continue to search for better ways to farm and ranch through
In 2011, he joined Fort Hays
State as an assistant professor of
research and education.
In the meantime, farmers and ranchers must engage through agribusiness. His wife Cari is
every avenue to tell our customers what goes on in agriculture. from Colorado so Hays was in a
Take every opportunity to explain to customers that you are great location, situated between
where their families are located.
providing them with the safest food in the world.
“I teach five classes a
John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and
rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in semester,” Craig said. He has
classes
such
as
northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, taught
“Marketing
Farm
Products,”
knowledge and passion.
Tell them about farming
and the environment
“Technology in Agriculture,”
“Advanced
Farm
Management,”
“Agriculture
Finance,”
“Agricultural
Resource
ValuationÊ(rural
appraising),”
“Agribusiness
Firms
Management”
and
“Marketing, and Current Issues
and Ideas in Economics
(online),” and more.
Craig and Cari made their
home on a small farm
southwest of Hays. The farm is
south of Ellis, near the
unincorporated
town
of
Antonino
which
has
a
population of perhaps 30
people. Now, that’s rural.
“We wanted to raise our kids
in a rural atmosphere like the
kind that we grew up in,” Craig
said.Ê He and Cari have four
children: Jett, age five; Colt,
age three; Shaylen, age two,
and Remy who is four months
old. The family raises Texas
longhorns which are crossed
with a Charolais bull.Ê “The
kids love it out here,” Craig
said.
Craig values his teaching.
“Our classes are small so we
really get to know the students
and their home farms and
ranches,” he said. “I can tailor
my lectures or homework
assignments to their farming
operations.”
In 2013, Craig won the
university-wide
outstanding
research award. Even though he
has not been at the university
long enough to qualify for the
university outstanding teaching
award, he has been nominated
for it twice. In 2014, he won the
Faculty Member of the Year
award, the university’s second
highest honor. But the awards
are not what motivates Craig.
“The biggest reward is when
students come back and thank
me for what I might have
contributed to their success,”
Craig said. “I want to have a
positive
impact,
both
academically and personally,
on the lives of these young ag
students.”
From track and field to the
farming field. Craig Smith has
made this transition and is now
making a difference in the lives
of students.
And there’s more. His sister
is making her mark in the field
of entertainment. We’ll learn
about that next week.
The mission of the Huck
Boyd National Institute for
Rural Development is to
enhance rural development by
helping rural people help
themselves. The Kansas Profile
radio series and columns are
produced with assistance from
the K-State Research and
Extension Department of
Communications News Unit.
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