KSU, Wamego schools collaborate on project

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USD 320: Wamego
Wamego district comes closer to bond issue
Beth Howell Day • The Smoke Signal
The Wamego school board took a step
closer to a bond issue at the Monday,
March 23, meeting.
The board approved moving forward
on a bond issue that would cover a list of
prioritized items to upgrade and do
major repairs to existing facilities, as well
as replace the locker room at the sports
complex.
Not included is a $26 million 4-5-6
building that had been proposed contiguous to the middle school. Although projected enrollment shows overflowing
classrooms in two years, the board felt
the district couldn’t handle the estimated
$350,000 annual price tag to staff, maintain and provide utilities.
“It’s frustrating,” said board member
Joe Steele. “We have the opportunity to
build a center like that. We can float a
bond issue that’s very forgiving and
keeps the mill levy very low. But I don’t
see how we could do that $350,000 a
year.”
“We can make the decision to build a
new one,” agreed board member Ryan
Hargitt. “But if we do, we have to depend
on the (state) government as to whether
we can turn the lights on. I think the
community would support it, but it’s a
third party (which) will figure out whether we can operate it. We need to do all we
can to keep the schools going, and we’re
bursting at the seams, but what if we
build it and then can’t operate it? Frustrating!”
The prioritized items the board decided
to fund was generated from administrative facilities discussions and communications with the staff. Wamego High
School’s priorities are in areas such as
remodeling many of the restrooms,
repairing and replacing bleachers, new
locker rooms at the existing weight room
and a new weight room/wrestling building. The middle school would have new
flooring, bathroom partitions, parking
improvements, and bleacher repairs. The
total, along with the recommended furnishing costs, and the locker room at the
sports complex is approximately $10 million. As the board learned at a previous
meeting, that price tag would not generate a mil levy increase for the district.
WMS Principal Vici Jennings pointed
out the middle school list needed to be
revised as some of it was based on the
addition of a 4-5-6 building.
At the insistence of board member
Bruce Coleman, the deal also included
looking into the needed expansion of a
central kitchen for the district. “How or
what do we do to give Laura (Fails) what
she needs?” He asked. “That has to be
added to the bond as well. But we can
still say we are ready to move with the
updates, repairs, and capital improvements, just not the building.”
Amy Schwein made a motion to that
effect and it passed on a 6-0 vote, with
board member Rob Adams absent.
The next steps are for board members
to recommend members of their constituency to be on a bond campaign committee and for Superintendent Denise O’Dea
to consolidate an updated list with final
figures before the next meeting. O’Dea
will also look into prices of mobile classrooms as a possibility to handle the larger classes that will hit the middle school
in two years.
Superintendent Search
The other important issue for the
board Monday night was beginning the
search for O’Dea’s replacement. The
board had accepted O’Dea’s resignation
on March 10 as she will be taking the
helm of the Washington County district.
Brian Jordan, assistant executive director of leadership services for the Kansas
Association of School Boards, met with
the board to discuss using KASB services
for the search.
He walked the board through the process of the superintendent search with a
goal “to answer questions about the
search process and trends.”
Jordan added if the board accepted the
KASB proposal, he’d like to establish a
firm timeline for the search.
“The shortest is about five weeks, but
we’re not late enough to recommend
that,” he said. “We put together a seven
week search. That’s pretty typical.”
Jordan explained the timeline, with the
first step deciding to pursue a new superintendent.
“You did that by accepting the resignation,” he said.
The position is then marketed, and has
actually already been posted and some
applications have been received. From
there, the board will go to the interview
phase which also includes the list of top
candidates to the news media. The final
phase is the hiring and negotiation process.
He noted Wamego won’t have trouble
getting applications.
“You have a great reputation and are in
a great location,” he said. “I like searches
in a growing, nice sized community.
These are fun. Not so much in areas
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KSU, Wamego schools collaborate on project
Take a seat!
West and Central Elementary schools will soon have custom benches designed just for them, and selected by the
Lori Rice’s fourth grade class.
The project is a collaboration between the class and the
Materials and Methods class at K-State’s School of Architecture.
The class originally held a coin drive to raise funds for a
“Friendship Bench”.
“Originally, we planned to order a pre-fabricated bench
and hoped to earn enough money to gift one to Central,”
said Amy Flinn, West principal.
“Unfortunately, we raised around $250, so not enough for
Central, but knew that we could come up with enough to
cover the cost for West out of existing funds or funds from
PTO.”
Then , in stepped Bryan Padgham, who has been involved
in many West projects.
“He reached out in an email stating that he was going to
be teaching a Materials and Methods Class to Architectural
students at KSU and if we had any needs for outdoor projects/furniture, to consider them.
“Well…this immediately got me thinking about our
Friendship Bench project. Consequently, we shared the
project idea with Bryan and he ran with it. KSU is donating
all of the labor (the students are, I should say) and we will
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Members of the Materials and Methods class from the KSU Architecture School present their bench plans to the West Elementary School fourth grade class which voted on their favorite design.
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March 30, 2016 • Wamego, KS
Pottawatomie County
Good health celebrated
Rock Creek’s Got Talent!
E. Olson Cobb • The Smoke Signal
Pottawatomie County celebrated its
good health at Monday’s county commission meeting.
County Health Department Director,
Leslie Campbell, surprised the commission with coffee and a donut box filled
with fresh fruit. According to The Kansas
Health Institute, Pottawatomie County
came in as the fourth healthiest county,
out of 100, in the state. Adult smokers
and the number of medically uninsured
are down this year. Although holding
steady, physical inactivity and obesity
rates will be the focus of community
improvement plans this year, which will
improve county health rankings over the
next five years. Campbell acknowledged
Community HealthCare Systems,
Wamego Health Center, Community
Health Ministry and numerous senior
centers for their efforts in helping to
improve the well-being and quality of life
of citizens in Pottawatomie County. Invited to speak to their impact was Jesse
Estes, Wamego Senior Center board representative and Rosemary Winter
(Helms), Community Health Ministry
founder.
Estes reported on senior center activities to include daily exercise opportunities, bimonthly blood pressure and
weight checks, monthly immunization
clinics, yearly county health fairs and a
vital Meals on Wheels program. According to Estes, 34,750 balanced, affordable
meals were delivered last year to seniors
“all from a two cook kitchen.” These services directly impact length of life and
reported quality of life, ranking #7 and
#6 respectively in the health rankings
study.
Helms spoke to the various services
offered at CHM and highlighted affordable, basic medical, dental and mental
health care. Helms also discussed CHM’s
food pantry and Summer Lunch program
which daily served 125 individuals last
summer.
Campbell concluded with presenting a
proclamation celebrating 2016 County
Health Ranking and supporting the
efforts throughout the county by healthcare teams and other agencies for their
significant impacts in health of Pottawatomie County residents. Campbell
stressed, “People in the community
CARE for each other and that makes a
big impact.”
Cemetery change of ownership
Mark and Karen Burgess addressed the
E. Olson-Cobb • The Smoke Signal
Leslie Campbell, Pottawatomie County Health
Department director, presents a healthy
doughnut box to the County Commission on
Monday .
commission with their intent to purchase
Valley View Memorial Garden Cemetery,
located just south of Hwy 24, near Manhattan. They are in the process of sifting
through 60+ years of paper records and
converting them to an electronic record
in order to best serve patrons and develop a usable registry. The couple has 10
years experience in cemetery ownership
and have all the necessary equipment to
properly maintain the property.
“It’s sad that it has gotten to the state
it’s in, and it really needs some attention,” said Karen Burgess.
From martial arts to singing, Rock Creek’s talent was on display Thursday night. Pictured:
Cody “Riggs” Schlochtermeier (winner), Eli Miller, Julie Golden, Macie Frakes, Dan Phillips,
and the “Spice Girls” featuring Alli Snapp, Lilly Schmitz, Rachel Askew and Jackson Fike.
Photos: Beth Howell Day • The Smoke Signal
Belvue Bridge
The Belvue bridge was again a topic of
discussion. Peter Clark, Public Works
Director, presented the commissioners
with a requested “second opinion” engineering study fee cost. After considering
costs, no action was taken, but Commissioner Stan Hartwich wants to keep the
project moving forward. It was agreed to
meet again with Wabaunsee County to
coordinate and confirm their proposed
cost share amount.
For the most current road, weather,
burn practices, etc., residents are encouraged to visit the county’s website at www.
pottcounty.org and sign up for Everbridge emergency notification system.
This free service can be accessed through
the Emergency Management tab.
Wabaunsee County
Dusty roads discussed
M. Mickey Cobb • The Smoke Signal
The Wabaunsee County Commissioners met on Monday, beginning with a discussion about spraying gravel roads for
purpose of dust control.
Currently, the county has a contract
with Scottwood Industries for spraying
gravel roads.
This year there is a section on Wells
Creek Rd. where four private residences
would like to have the county spray for
dust control. The area under review is
half-way between US 99 Hwy and the
Wells Creek Church.
The commissioners discussed several
options and did not want to set a precedence whereby county begins to expand
their dust control. “Would they (residents) be willing to pay for that section?”
Commissioner James Suber said.
Mack Dumptruck Repair
There is a cylinder that needs to be
replaced in the Mack truck, which estimates approximately a $10,000 cost,
with an estimate of about $25,000 to
replace the motor.
Major concerns are now emerging with
regard to the truck. “There’s a pattern
with that truck as we had to replace the
motor, because of another cylinder back
in 2012,” Thane Bush, Road and Bridge
Supervisor said. Commissioners were in
favor of getting more use after the cylinder is replaced, but to consider trading it
if the pattern continues to emerge.
Mowing Request for Proposal
A new mower is needed for around the
Wabaunsee County Courthouse.
The county has an old Grasshopper
mower, but they are now open for a service contract. “Thane, you use to own a
company, what do you recommend?”
Commissioner Ervan Stuewe asked. “It
depends on whether you want a professional job or not, because if you have
somebody who does it for a living, he’s
going to make it look nice. But, if you get
somebody that is not doing it for a living,
it won’t look nice,” Bush said. “Well, I
don’t know any professional grass (mowers),” said Stuewe.
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St. John Lutheran
Honor Roll
The staff of St. John
Lutheran School is proud to
announce the names of the
students who made the
honor roll during the third
quarter of this year. To be
eligible for the honor roll, a
student in grades three
through eight must maintain a B+ average or better
and cannot have a grade
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Dalton Debler (3rd grade)
and Karli Meseke (4th
Grade).
The following student
maintained an A- average:
Kaci Meseke (4th Grade),
Jacie Hurla (5th Grade) and
Brayden Meseke (6th
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The following students
maintained a B+ average:
Ashley Piper (5th Grade)
and Rose Walton (6th
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Outstanding Youth Award
Submitted
Katherine Dulohery, a sophomore at Rock Creek Senior
High School, received the Outstanding Youth Award Scholarship from Gamma Omicron, a Manhattan chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. ESA is a non-profit organization which
pursues excellence in education, service and philanthropy.
Brenda Schaffer, chapter president, awarded Katie her
scholarship at their business meeting on March 9. Gamma
Omicron is excited for Katie as she begins to pursue her
future educational endeavors.
Flint Hills Christian School’s
Jr High Varsity Scholars Bowl
Team Finished their year with
a win at the Alta Vista Bowl.
The Flint Hills Christian
School Scholars Bowl team
finished their season March 7
in Alta Vista. The ‘Varsity’
team went undefeated, winning all 5 rounds against St.
Xavier and Cair Paravel. They
scored 450 points on Monday and finished with an
overall record of 22 wins and
6 losses. The ‘Junior Varsity’
team also played well, finishing a 21 - 9 season with 375
points. Having made it to
the finals with a 6 - 1 record
for the evening, the JV team
lost 30-40 to Cair Paravel.
The Varsity and JV teams
scored a combined total of
3570 points in 58 rounds
played, averaging over 60
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Oppose Bill 463
Dear Editor:
The Board of Directors of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation is strongly opposed
to Senate Bill 463 which would sweep
all of the retail sales tax money from
the state highway fund in the State
General Fund and eliminate the Economic Development Initiatives Fund
(EDIF).
Our organization, has long believed
that infrastructure improvements and
investments in roads and highways has
a crucial impact on jobs and development. We are supportive of T-Works
and have been troubled by the erosion
of the funding levels originally set in
place. The program cannot take another $500+ million hit without it impact-
ing improvements and maintenance of
our state highway system. This directly
impacts the commitment made by the
Governor to our Caterpillar Work Tools
plant and more than 500 jobs that could
be impacted as a result of passage of this
bill. Furthermore, with the projected
growth in our county we are in great
need for T-Works funding levels to be
enhanced.
The elimination of the EDIF may be
even more troubling. EDIF was passed
in 1987 as the Kansas economy was
going through significant challenges
with depressed oil & gas, agriculture,
and aircraft manufacturing economic
sectors. For 30 years EDIF has been an
effective tool in funding economic
development initiatives. A key reason
for its success has been that the funding stream was designed to ensure that
vital investments in our state’s future
were made on a continuing basis and
were not diluted with ongoing functions of state government or to fill onetime budget holes. We need these
investments in our economy now more
than ever. PCEDC, therefore, strongly
supports continued investment in our
future growth through the targeted
EDIF funding stream.
Please let us know if you have any
questions. My phone number is 785456-9776, and mobile number is 505377-8452 and my e-mail is jack@ecodevo.com. Your consideration is greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jack Allston, CEcD, FM, IOM, HLM
Executive Director, Pottawatomie
County Economic Development Corporation
WEDDING
Hurla’s to celebrate
25th anniversary
R
ick Hurla and Janell (Holz) Hurla were united in
marriage on April 6, 1991 at the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Newbury. The Hurla and Holz
families are requesting your presence to help celebrate
Rick and Janell’s 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday,
April 10, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., at Wells Creek Immanuel
Faith Community Church, 25043 Wells Creek Road, Belvue.
The couple requests no gifts.
LETTER
FUN RUN
Dear Editor:
We would like to invite
all runners and walkers to
join us at the Wamego Recreation Complex on April
23rd, 2016 for the 6th
Annual Running for Others
5k and Children’s “Make a
Difference Mile” Fun Run.
This year we have the
opportunity to assist a local
mom, Christi MichaudWaterbury, diagnosed with
Stage IV colon cancer. Proceeds from the run will be
used to help Christi with
the associated expenses of
her medication, doctor’s
appointments, and hospital stays.
The 5k Run/Walk starts at
8:30 AM and costs $25 if
pre-registered by April 6th,
2016 and $30 if registered
after April 6th. The Children’s fun run starts at 9:15
AM and the cost is $15 to
receive a T-shirt if pre-registered by April 6th or $10
without a shirt. All participants must be registered
by April 6th to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Entry forms
can be printed out from
our Facebook page, Running for Others Wamego,
KS and mailed to PO Box
44, Wamego, KS 66547 or
sign up online at https://
r e g i s t e r. c h r o n o t r a c k .
com/r/18879. Any questions, please email us at
runningforothers1@gmail.
com. We hope to see you
on April 23rd!
Sincerely,
Running for Others
Committee
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Engaged?
456-2602 • 407 Lincoln
K
atie Hund, Mission and Frank Cummings, Shawnee,
were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church at Paxico. Fr. Edward Hopkins,
LC, Rye, N.Y., officiated at the Nuptial Mass. A reception, dinner
and dance followed in Newbury.
Parents of the bride are Joe and Connie Hund, Paxico. Grandparents are George Desch, Overland Park, and the late Evelyn
Desch, and the late Joann, Dave and Pat Hund.
Frank is the son of Tom and Lisa Cummings, Shawnee. Grandparents are Dr. Richard and Laura Cummings, Wichita, and the
late Harold and Lois French.
Annie Smilie, Overland Park and Elisa Horinek, Colby, were
their sister’s matrons of honor. Also attending were Cassie
Sharp, Emily Brandt and Sally Sinn. Best man was Adam French
and groomsmen were John Cummings, Mark Province, Sam
Hund and Cody Lewis.
The bride is a graduate of Rockhurst University. She is an RN
at St Luke’s Hospital. The groom is a graduate of Benedictine
College, with an MBA. He is a resident financial planner with
Triune Financial Partners, LLC.
After a honeymoon to Palm Springs, Calif. and Lake Tahoe,
the couple is at home in Mission.
Outpatient Clinic Schedule
April 2016
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Oncology
Eric Carlson, MD
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Fadi Bedros, MD
Ophthalmology
Thomas Ashley, MD
Otolaryngology
Tyler Grindal, MD; Mary Wade, Audiologist
Podiatry
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Cardiology
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(Eye problems)
(Ear, nose, throat)
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(Urinary tract)
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Ophthalmology, PA
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(Heart)
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Neurology
Wade Welch, MD
(Nervous system)
Topeka Neurology, St. Francis
April 6, 20
For Scheduling
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April 8
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April 13
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April 4
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Monday, April 4
Menu Homemade Noodles and Chicken,
Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Salads,
Rolls, and Homemade Pies.
Free Will Offering - Meal served from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
For carryout & delivery, call 457-3491.
(Westmoreland
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only.
Pork
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FundraiSer
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Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. John Lutheran School • 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Smoked pork chop, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert & drink
Tickets may be purchased at the door and they are
$9 for adults and $7 for children (11 and under).
To go meals are available!
Make plans now to attend and enjoy a delicious meal
while supporting St. John Lutheran School activities!
Radiology
Bone density, X-Ray, CT, MRI,
Ultrasound, Echocardiograms,
Imaging guided procedures
785-458-7338
Mammography
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
785-456-2295
Outpatient Laboratory
Kevin Staats
785-458-7259
Physical / Occupational
Therapy
DeAnn Campbell, PTA
Steve Land, PT
Angie Land, PT
Crystal Gipson, PT
Ashley Ingram, PT
Mary Jane Damme, OT
785-458-7211
Nutrition Counseling
Norma Slagle, RD, LD, CDE
785-458-7274
Swing Bed, Skilled
Nursing, Rehabilitation
Services
Theresa Hamilton, RN
785-458-7103
Steroid Epidural
Anesthesia Care of
Manhattan
785-458-7260
General Surgery
785-458-7260
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Ryan Jackson, RN
785-458-7211
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Speech Therapy
Kate Conwell, SLP
785-458-7211
Heritage Senior
Behavioral Health
(Mental Health)
Barbara Owens, LSCSW
785-458-7272
Orthotist
Bobby Tindal
785-537-8897
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shrinking and concerned
about viability.”
All but one of the board
members were new at the
superintendent search
procedure.
“This is all brand new to
me,” Steele said. “If it was
something I had done
before, I’d feel a little
more confident going in.”
Schwein had been on
the board for the past
search.
“We used KASB before,”
she said. “It went really
well, we found Denise!”
Although Coleman was
concerned over the cost,
$4500, in the end he also
agreed and the board
hired KASB for the superintendent search.
Additional WMS Staff
Jennings, along with
teacher Kelli Grieves,
approached the board asking for one more staff member – a science teacher.
“We are at a crossroads,” Jennings said. “We
have not enough rooms,
not enough teachers. We
are prepared to make a
room in house. But, in my
tenure, 10 years, we’ve
never added a teacher. In
fact, we’re down one. We
have expanded positions.”
She added there is no
elective relief, “they are
bursting at the seams and
taking it for the team by
adding 45 students.”
O’Dea said the district
could cover the cost of the
teacher with the difference
in salaries from five retiring teachers to five newhires.
The board approved a
new teacher, 6-0.
Gym Floor
The board approved an
$11,717.75 bid from 4 Step
to refinish and repair the
West Elementary School
floor on the condition the
leak problem that caused
the damaged is repaired
first. The floor will be
redone with a water based
finish that will bring it in
line with the other gyms
in the district.
Senior Class Trip
Parker Waters and Alli
Lonker, senior class president and vice president,
asked for board approval
of the class trip to Kansas
City. It improves Legends,
shopping, Power Play, and
dinner. The class has all
the expenses covered
except for lunch. The
board approved the trip
6-0.
FCCLA Nationals
Tammy Biswell, FCCLA
teacher/sponsor, along
with students Jordan Wilson and Katelyn Flinn,
asked for approval to
attend the National Leadership Conference and
STAR event later this year
in San Diego. There Is no
cost to the district, it is
covered through private
donations and fundraising. The board approved
the trip 6-0.
Michelle Wilken • The Smoke Signal
Community members attended Praise in the Park for free food, live music, and fun on Wednesday. The event was put on by
New Life Baptist, Community Health Ministry, and Flint Hills Baptist Association.
Juvenile arrested in St. George car burglaries
A several month long investigation into approximately 17 reported
vehicle burglaries resulted in the
arrest of a St. George juvenile on
Wednesday, March 23, according
to Pottawatomie County Sheriff
Greg Riat.
The burglaries occurred in the
city of St. George and around the
rural St. George area. Victims
reported the thefts of many items
including firearms and a ladies ring
valued at over $10,000. Pottawatomie County Sheriff Detectives,
aided by a tip from the public,
developed a suspect and on March
23 were allowed to conduct a consent search of the juvenile’s home
in St. George. As a result of this
consent search, a number of
Submitted -- KSU Materials and Methods Class
The fourth grade students picked the “puzzle” design as the Friendship Bench. It features the
space for a wheelchair and will be painted in bright colors to match the playground.
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pay for materials. We are
also purchasing a bench for
right outside our front door.”
Teri Dow is also getting a
bench for Central Elementary.
The KSU Students were
required to design the
benches, staying within a
preset budget. There were
17 students who created 34
designs -- an entry bench
and a Friendship Bench.
“That was whittled down
to eight projects,” Padgham
explained.
Those eight projects were
presented to Rice’s class
prior to spring break. The
chosen entry benches were
inspired by such things as a
wave, xylophone, origami
and rhythm. The Friendship
benches were inspired by
the infinity sign, “Lincoln
Logs” and puzzle pieces.
“We weren’t going for an
average bench,” Padgham
told the fourth graders. “We
are going for a fun, unique
piece of art to sit on outside
the school. Something
memorable.
“We had some wild, crazy
designs that were pretty
cool, but we also had to stay
within the $500 budget.”
The KSU students not
only designed the benches,
but will also build them.
“K-State only requests the
cost of the materials,”
Padgham said. “No one
involved with this is getting
a dime.”
Flinn said she was not
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
APRIL 2016
Audiology
M. Wade, AuD - Apr 22
Cardiology
T. Doyle, MD - Apr 1
H. Boolani, MD - Apr 19
Counseling
R. Gronewoller, LSCSW - By Appt. Only
ENT
T. Grindal, MD - Apr 22
Psychiatry
D. Heredia, MD - Apr 6, Apr 13,
Apr 20, Apr 27
Surgery
S. Hu, MD - Apr 1, Apr 15
J. Hamilton, MD - Apr 4, Apr 29
J. McAllaster, MD - Apr 8, Apr 22
C. Dunshee, MD - Apr 11, Apr 25
B. Berntsen, MD - Apr 18
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reported stolen items were recovered from the home, as well as
drug paraphernalia.
With the assistance of the St.
George Police Department, the
juvenile in this matter, Jesup
McCelland, 15, was taken into custody for burglary and theft, Riat
said. At press time, he was being
held at a North Central Kansas
Juvenile Detention Facility.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and the St. George
Police Department continue the
investigation into these burglaries.
Detectives believe other persons
may have received or purchased
stolen property from these burglaries, or know of the location of stolen property. Some of the proper-
ty may have been unknowingly
purchased. Items reported stolen
but still missing include: .22 caliber Walther handgun, a 9mm Walther handgun, a missing camouflage Remington 11-87 shotgun and
a 14KT white gold ladies cast tanzanite and diamond ring.
Anyone who believes they may
property from these burglaries, or
who may have information on
these burglaries, is encouraged to
contact the Pottawatomie County
Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353.
Callers can remain anonymous.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s
Office and the St. George Police
Department greatly appreciate the
tips and calls from the public during this investigation.
Submitted -- KSU Materials and Methods Class
The first choice for the entry way bench was the xylophone design. It will be done in natural
woods.
only very impressed with
the designs, but also how
the project showed practical
applications of the skills students are learning in school.
“Math, reading and writing, but especially cooperative thinking,” she told the
students. “These are all used
and you can now see a need
behind what you are learn-
ing.”
The fourth graders officially voted on their favorites after returning from
spring break, selecting the
xylophone design for the
entry bench and the puzzle
design for the Friendship
Bench. The Friendship
Bench will be located by the
playground and painted to
match.
“We plan to dedicate the
Friendship Bench in memory of Shanae Smart, one of
our para-educators that
passed away on Jan. 23,”
Flinn concluded. “We hope
to have a dedication ceremony take place late spring
or early summer to honor
her memory.”
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Miscellaneous
270 Personals
NOTICE: Paxico Longbranch Bar &
Grill will be closed March 29, 30, 31
& April 1 & 2.
Personals
320
ADOPTION:
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Life. Expenses Paid. Isaac and Pia.
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www.isaacandpiaadopt.com
Our email
address is:
320 Help Wanted
Drivers: CDL-A w/Hazmat. PT/FT.
Newer Model Equipment. Excellent
Pay, Weekends Off! Union Benefits,
No Slip Seat. Flexible Runs.
855-599-4608.
Announcements
Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained -! Get
Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers,
Backhoes and Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA
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$18.00-$22.00! 1-866-362-6497
"An Assisted Living Center" Also offering respite & day care! Vintage
Park of Wamego, 1607 4th St. Jennifer Payton, 785-456-8997.
LOOK WHAT $299 WILL BUY!
YOUR CHOICE OF A QUEEN SIZE
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OR RECLINER.
ONLY AT ASHLEY FURNITURE
OUTLET, 8370 EAST HIGHWAY 24,
MANHATTAN.
Help Wanted
370
Alma Manor Nursing Center
now hiring: FT Housekeeping position. Call Eric at 785-765-3318 or
www.midwest-health.com/careers.
EOE
Miscellaneous
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Volunteer Opportunities
Community HealthCare System, in Onaga, is seeking Volunteers to
work in our Gift Shop and at the Information Desk.
Morning and afternoon shifts are available for individuals with excellent customer service skills and enthusiasm for working with the
public. Looking for a commitment of at least three months. Training
provided. Must be at least 18. For more information and to apply
contact Human Resources at 785-889-5026 or 785-889-5030.
EOE
Garage Sales
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St Marys City Market
APRIL 2, 2016 George J Perry Memorial Armory,
10 AM TO 3 PM 110 S 5th St., St Marys, KS 66536
APRIL SHOWERS
The following vendors will be participating: Chloe & Isable,
Scentsy, Origami Owl, Norwex, Paparazzi, Young Living,
Lemongrass Spa, AdvoCare, All Star Dips, Damsel In
Defense, American Doll Clothes, Tupperware, Charmsations,
Jamberry Nails, Handmade Creations by John Brazzel,
Lorettaʼs Handbaked Goods, TK Creations, Perfectly Posh,
Pampered Chef, Stitch in Time, Mary Kay, The BowTree,
Watkins, Just Jewelry, Younique, Thirty One, It Works,
Magnabilities, Cranberry Cottage, Pink Zebra, Rindaʼs
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Public Notices
Local Motel has a housekeeping position open. Experience preferred.
Apply at 1215 W. Hwy 24, Wamego.
785-456-2304.
OTR/CDL Class A !Driver! 2 yrs min
experience . Good Pay, Vacation
Pay & Bonuses . Good Home Time
for a Flat Bed Company . Caudy
Trucking Inc .! 402-768-6134
Part-time Bookkeeper, 10-15 hours
per week. Apply at Howell Lumber
Co., 601 Lincoln, Wamego.
class
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.
EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance
Agents Needed . Leads, No Cold
Calls .! Commissions Paid Daily .
Lifetime Renewals . Complete Training . Health & Dental Insurance . Life
License
Required.
Call
1-888-713-6020.
Kid’s Korner
390
Brilliant Beginnings
Preschool ~
Childcare Center
Infant, Toddler, and
Pre-School kids.
(785) 456-1230
Help Wanted
370
ACCOUNTANT
Local Multi Department Ag Business needs
experienced full time accountant. Duties include
assisting and overseeing daily office operations
including A/R, A/P, Payroll, Inventory and
Intercompany Transfers.
Also responsible
for timely and accurate monthly and year end
financial statements. Send cover letter and
resume to office@npfi.us.
Wamego Country Club is now accepting
applications for bartenders and cart staff.
Starting pay for both positions is minimum
wage and include some golf privileges.
Applications available at:
wamegogolf.com or at the Wamego C.C.
310
Free Trash Disposal
for Pottawatomie County Residents
(Business and Commercial Haulers Excluded)
Business Services
Saturday, April 2, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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
House painter needs a helper, not
looking for a painter. Call 456-1262.
Leave name and contact number.
Will not interview over phone. Will arrange to meet and discuss position.
Male/Female.
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370 Help Wanted
WARM, FUN, PROFESSIONAL
Couple with hearts full of love eager
to provide your baby with love and
happiness forever. Expenses paid.
Christina and Michael (877)298-1945
330
Tires, oil, paint, batteries, and household
hazardous waste must be separated from other
trash. Recyclables and electronic waste (ie. TV’s
and computer equipment)
are accepted. Limit of 5
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passenger vehicle tires per household free of charge.
There will be a fee of 50% normal rate for all other
tires. Additional charge for tires with rims.
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• Carpet Cleaning
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Abstractor
Community HealthCare System is seeking a detail-oriented
individual to work in the Health Information department as an
Abstractor. This position is responsible for analyzing charts specific diagnosis and treatment for abstraction. Obtaining the completed birth certificate worksheet and input the information into the
EBC and generate a birth certificate. The successful candidate will
have 2 to 3 years of medical office or other like experience. For
more information and to apply go to www.chcsks.org and click on
“Careers” or contact Human Resources at 785-889-5030.
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ONAGA HEALTH AND REHAB:
A Mission Health Community
WANTED:
A LPN who is independent, quick on their feet,
can manage while doing their job and who loves to deal with
people.
We are looking for a kind, caring, compassionate, and
dedicated LPN to come on board with us as we continue to
move forward with our cultural changes being planned and
implemented. A must for this job is to be team oriented. To be
able to think outside the box. If you have some of these qualities
and want to grow with us and cotinue to work on these qualities
then we want you!
SIGN ON BONUS FOR THE RIGHT PERSON.
CONTACT
Sherry Wahl @ 785-889-4227
www.onagahealthandrehab.com
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Gift Shop/Coffee Shop Manager –
Communications/Foundation Assistant
Community HealthCare System is seeking a highly organized,
people-oriented individual to work as Manager of the Gift
Shop and Coffee Shop, in addition to assisting the Director of
Communication and Development. The position will both manage
and help operate the shops with staff and volunteers. Responsible
for staffing schedules, training volunteers, ordering and managing
inventory. Some Saturday hours. Barista training provided. Other
duties include assisting the director with advertising, design, writing,
websites, social media, newsletters, correspondence and events for
CHCS. Prefer candidate with college degree in journalism, business
or like field, and competence with Adobe Creative Suite. For
more information and to apply go to www.chcsks.org and click on
“Careers” or contact Human Resources at 785-889-5030.
EOE
Patient Accounts Representative
Community HealthCare System is seeking a full time Patient Accounts Representative. Qualified candidates must
have strong communication and customer service skills,
along with a commitment to teamwork and excellence in
patient relations. This position is responsible for a variety
of duties including posting ERA vouchers and check payments for multiple payers as well as patient payments.
Research, audit, and investigate proper payment of claims
and patient accounts. Confer with patients by telephone or
in person regarding account information. With an opportunity to assist with filing and tracking insurance claims
and unpaid claim follow-up. For more information and to
apply go to www.chcsks.org and click on “Careers” or contact Human Resources at 785-889-5026.
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Job Opening
Custom Applicator – Belvue, KS
The Nemaha County Coop is currently seeking applications for a
Custom Applicator at the Belvue, KS location.
We are looking for an individual that enjoys outside work,
communicates well with people, willing to work overtime hours when
necessary and must be willing to work in a wide range of environments.
A CDL Class A with Hazmat will be required or ability to obtain.
We are looking for a person with 3-5 years minimum experience with
running spray equipment. We offer a competitive compensation
package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation,
sick leave and holiday pay.
An application can be picked up at any of our branches or printed online
at www.ncca.coop . Send or deliver application to:
Nemaha County Coop
PO Box 204, 223 E. Main
Seneca, KS 66538
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The Wamego High School track team held its Red v. Black intersquad meet on Friday morning. Wamego High School Senior Michael Bryan (center front) receives congratulations from WHS
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Wet & Wicked Runners!
Submitted
Cooper Stivers, Wamego Wrestling Club, took the Kansas State
Wrestling Championship for 8 & Under 55 pounds at the tournament this weekend in Topeka.
Saturday’s wet weather didn’t deter these “Wet &
Wicked” runners from participating in the Wicked Marathon and Half Marathon in Wamego.
Cooper Stivers takes
state championship
Cooper Stivers of the Wamego Wrestling Club, took first
place in the USAWKS 2016 State Folkstyle Championship
held over the weekend in Topeka.
Cooper’s trip to the gold medal began with a 4-0 win over
Kaven Carabajal, Great Gold GC Wrestling Club. He then
defeated Blake Samuelson, Olathae Southside Falcons, 1-0;
pinned Cason Wyrick, Parsons Wrestling Club; and then, in
the first place match, defeated Wyatt Frakes, Abilene Kids
Wrestling Club, 3-2.
Other results
8 & Under 61 -- Knox Karnowski, sixth. Lost to Matthew
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Scott, 16-2; lost to Logan Cathcart, Lawrence, 7-0; lost to
Matthew Wheeler, Scott City, TB-1, 5-3.
8 & Under 67 -- Carson Reves, sixth. Lost to Kade Smith,
Hutchinson, 6-4; pinned Mason Green, Atchison, Casyn
Bybee, Semper Fi, and Liam Coultis, Andover; lost to Logan
Schlimme, Emporia, 7-0; pinned by Clayton Considine, Halstead.
8 & Under 76 -- Brody Oviatt. Defeated Samuel Watkins,
Hoxie, SV-1, 7-5; lost to Grayson Hagen, Sunflower, 11-4; lost
to Brady Duling, Carroll, 11-0.
10 & Under 73 -- Tayke Weber. Lost to Kobe Otero, Greater
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10 & Under 79 -- Bryton Reves, fifth. Pinned Riley Loop,
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Young Guns; defeated Jonathan Wright, Thunderstruck, 6-5;
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Hoisington.
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12 & Under 64 -- Noah Ballenger. Pinned by Ab Stokes,
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12 & Under 88 -- Devin Siebert. Defeated Steven Sellers,
Southwest Grapplers; lost to Jerrdon Fisher, Young Guns,
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14 & Under 100 -- Dacotah Lee. Lost to Owen Ridgeway,
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12 & Under 135 -- Drake Siebert. Pinned by Michael Mendoza, Hugoton; defeated Skylar Blevins, Lawrence, 8-4; lost
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The 2016 Rock Creek High School Track Team is: (first row) Jeryn Gilmore, Kylie Tobias, Luisa Honeywell, Montana McCall, Kacey Turnbull, Lilly Schmitz, Alli Snapp, Holly Forrester,
Brianna Varriale, Evangelina Gallardo, Miranda Warnow; (second row) Ryan Hale, Zane Roberts, Dalton Johnston, Tristan Stillwagon, Brice Goehring, Mac Hayes, Thomas Linderman,
Marshall Fike; (third row) Eric Black, Jackson Lenauer, Tim Reed, Trevor McCall, Devin Askew, Trevor Badura, Zach Zoeller, Logan Streit, Nate York; (fourth row) Kent Robb, Brandon Mallon,
Luke Niemeyer, Jordan Bradstreet, Michael Zabel, Layne Turnbull, Eli Miller, Dorian Hodges, Devin Plummer, Spencer Dugan.
Mustang Boys Baseball
The 2016 Rock Creek High School Baseball Team is: (first row) Keely Fox, Austin Deweese, Cameron Krohn, Nate Williams, Skyler White, Derek Shaheen, Parker Greening, Jacob
Reiss, Nick Beyer, Jackson Fike, John Allen; (second row) Will Dulohery, Wyatt Williams, Tucker Gehrt, Kyle Riffel, Connor Greening, Carson Zenger, Cody Vidana, Zac Havenstein, Justin Reiss, Caleb Rogge, Tyler Herrman, Josh Feldkamp, Caden Figge; (third row) Shawn Samuelson, Cameron Turnbull, Cameron Minihan, Carter Licklider, Karter Carlson, Toby Becker, Tyler
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Apr. 8, @ Wamego
Apr. 12, @ Chapman
Apr. 18, St. Marys @ Home
Apr. 26, @ Riley County
Apr. 29, Clay Center @ Home
May 3, @ Wabaunsee
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Veronica Valburg, Winter Henry; (second row) Manager Allie Jensen, Jessica Kildow, Olivia Lee, Jayden Weers,
Brynn Hammett, Carley Nelson, Manager Kylie Hill; (third row) Brook Dillon, Haley Petty, Demi Kunkel, Tatum
Brunkow, Grace Suther, Vaylnn Swenson, Joceline Eichem, Maddi Figge, Carmen Mallon, Maleah Sandy; (fourth row)
Mia Hamm, Laney Scott, Lori Huston, Morgan Searle, Abby Ruder, Yasmine Flores, Leighton Herrman, Stephanie
Toburen, Ariana Reed, Mackinzie Zolck, Alyssa McCormack, Bree Cheever.
Softball
Mar. 31, @ Wamego
Apr. 5, Abilene @ Home, 4 p.m.
Apr. 12, @ Clay Center
Apr. 18, St. Marys @ Home, 4 p.m.
Apr. 26, @ Riley County
Apr. 28, @ Mission Valley
May 3, @ Wabaunsee
May 5, Silver Lake @ Home, 4 p.m.
May 6, JV @ Rossville
May 7, JV @ Holton, 9 a.m.
May 10, @ Rossville
May 26-27, State, TBA
Mar. 31, @ Silver Lake, 3 p.m.
Apr. 8, @ Wabaunsee
Apr. 12, V @ Royal Valley, 4 p.m.
Apr. 15, Rock Creek Invitational
Apr. 19, @ Holton, 3 p.m.
Apr. 29, @ St. Marys
May 3, @ Nemaha Central
May 6, @ Wamego
May 12, MEL @ Silver Lake
May 27-28, State @ Wichita State University, TBA
*All meets at 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Good Luck Mustangs -- Have a great season!
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Wamego Inn & Suites
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Alternative HealthCare Center
Berg Repair
Bennington State Bank
Imperial Palace
Auto Body Unlimited
Wamego Telecommunications
Farmer’s State Bank, Westmoreland
Family Eye Care
PK Mechanical, Inc.
Michele Jacobs, State Farm Insurance
Friendship House
The Columbian Theatre/Oz Museum
Vanderbilt’s
Tri-County Waste
Farmer’s State Bank, Onaga
Wamego Health Center
The Smoke Signal
Wamego High
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The 2016 Wamego High School Baseball Team is: (first row) Colton Simonsson, Nick Fox, Alec Pierson, Landis
Rowden, Trey Schmidt, Anthony Gamino, Aaron Pachta, Ethan Thomas, Jacob Davis, Ethan Malin, Shawn Burns;
(second row) Brett Bergstrom, Noah Weisbender, Justin Ebert, Reid Jones, Colton Courtney, Tristan Neff, Griffin,
McLemore, Caleb Ubel, Tristen Jepsen, Jacob Land; (third row) Brandon Piper, Austin Kennedy, Blake Arria, Landon
Nixon; (fourth row) Aaron Davidson, Payton Donnelly, Jay Olson, Noah Bailey, Brett Schmidt, Logan Ubel, Bryson York,
Zach Williams, Jack Kruse, Andrew Rogers, Austin Roscovious, Aaron Fritz, Jackson Jantz. Not Pictured: Logan Ubel.
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Alex Rogers, Ashley Faiola, McKinzie York, Arionna Davies, Alex Cassatt; (third row) Gwendolyn Schwein, Hope Aufemberge, Amber Hildebrand, Lawsyn Rowden, Katie Suther, Taylor Simonsson, Morgan Bettencourt, Hannah Divine, Emma
Faulkner; (fourth row) Rhoni Eveland, Amantha Luthi, Emma Schoenbeck, Sydney Hefty, Georgia Ubel, Madison Siebert,
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Flower Mill
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Bennington State Bank
Imperial Palace
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Wabaunsee High School
Charger Baseball
Baseball
April 4, JV Mission Valley @ Home
April 5, V @ Mission Valley, 3:30 p.m.
April 8, V Rossville @ Home
April 11, JV Riley Co. @ Leonardville
April 12, V Riley Co. @ Home
April 14, V @ Silver Lake
April 19, V Lyndon @ Home
April 22, V Northern Heights @ Admire
April 28, V @ St. Marys
May 3, V Rock Creek @ Home
May 10, V Osage City @ Home
May 16-19, V Regionals, TBA, TBA
May 26-27, V State, TBA, TBA
*All games start at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Softball
The 2016 Wabaunsee High School Bseball Team is: (first row) Jonny Hund, David Cebulski, Dillon Spellman,
Hayden Hotchkiss; (second row) Devin McClayland, Kolby Droegemeier, Riley Tubbs, Chandlor Polston, Evan Hutley, Justin Donaldson, Louis Vopata, Austin Magette, Jonathon Walker; (third row) Tanner Clark, Nathan Coon, Mitchell
Wertzberger, Heath Hier, Chase Nelson, Brandon Wertzberger, Noah Mills, Cooper Imthurn; Alison Herren (Manager),
Kassidi Huff (Manager), Kaytlin Savage (Manager).
Charger Softball
April 5, V Mission Valley @ Harveyville
April 8, V Rossville @ Home
April 11, JV @ Riley
April 12, V Riley Co. @ Home
April 14, V @ Silver Lake
April 19, V Lyndon @ Home
April 22, V Northern Heights @ Allen
May 3, V Rock Creek @ Home
May 10, V Osage City @ Home
May 16-19, V Regionals, TBA, TBA
May 26-27, V State, TBA, TBA
Track
April 1, V @ Lyndon, 3 p.m.
April 8, V Wabaunsee Inv.
April 15, V @ Rock Creek, 3 p.m.
April 22, V @ Rossville, 2 p.m.
May 3, V @ Burlington
May 6, V @ Riley Co., 3 p.m.
May 12, V Mid East League @ Silver Lake
May 20, V Regionals, TBA, TBA
May 27-28, V State @ Wichita, TBA
The 2016 Wabaunsee High School Softball Team is: (first row) Taylor Nikkel, Hannah Peacock, Emma Williams,
Alli Terrapin; (second row) Sydney Swenson, Kinsey Stuewe, Natalee Kates, Karli Johnson, Hadley Schreiner, McKenzie Lohmeyer, Lauren Newell; (third row) Rayann Johnson, Taylor Falk, Alyssa Lohmeyer, Madelyn Michaelis, Skylar
Morse, Samantha Moege, Abby Oliver, Bailey Coon . Not Pictured: Makayla Wagner (Manager)
Charger Track
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The 2016 Wabaunsee High School Track Team is: (first row) Karsen Schultz, Jasmine Hurla, Mackenzie Howey,
Britt Michaelis; (second row) Kylie Evans, Meredith Hess, Magdaline McCall, Monica Moser, Rachel Hurla, Jacob Drennon; (third row) Liz Hund, Sean Dugger, Justin Fager, Madeline Hess, Erica Stuhlsatz, Braden Tharman, Reece Hurla;
(fourth row) Tim Becker, Kyle Schmitz, Ryan Rose, Travis McCall, Conner Brown, John Erikson, Adam Flach, Bryce
Schultz, Ethan Senne. Not Pictured: Taylor Hoffman, Jonny Hund.
Good Luck Chargers -- Have a great season!
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Wamego Inn & Suites
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Flower Mill
Family Eye Care
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Imperial Palace
Friendship House
Spirits of ‘76
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St. Marys High School
Bears Baseball
Golf
Apr. 5, V Inv. @ Wamego
Apr. 14, V Inv. @ Osage City HS, 3 p.m.
Apr. 19, V @ Mission Lake Golf & Fitness, 3 p.m.
Apr. 25, V @ Rossville
Apr. 28, V Inv. @ JC Rolling Meadows, 9 a.m.
May 3, V Inv. @ Home, 9 a.m.
May 5, V @ Lake Perry Country Club, 3 p.m.
May 16, Regionals, TBD
May 23, State, TBD
*All games at 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Baseball
Mar. 31, V Silver Lake @ Home
Apr. 11, V Northern Heights @ Home
Apr. 14, V Rossville @ Home
Apr. 18, V @ Rock Creek HS
Apr. 21, V @ Wamego HS, 12:30 p.m.
Apr. 26, V @ Mission Valley HS, 3:30 p.m.
Apr. 28, V Wabaunsee @ Home
May 3, V @ Riley County HS
May 6, V Chapman @ Home
May 26, State, TBA
*All games at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
The 2016 St. Marys High School Baseball Team is: (first row) Jordan Baumchen, Spencer Rieschick, Jayson Failer,
Tyler Layton, Caleb Bird; (second row) Trevor Acker, Evan Sipes, Will DeDonder, Josh Schindler, Justin Keller, Wathan
Moylan; (third row) Marcus Shibler, Michael Homan, Andrew Bachman, Caleb Perry, Mitchel Flanagan, Taegan Schoenfeld, Jonathan Brase; (fourth row) Grant Rieschick, Jory Schindler, Sean McCann, David McCarthy, Trent Mulligan, Jeffrie
Caraway, Daniel Shibler.
Softball
Mar. 31, V @ Jefferson West HS
Apr. 11, V Northern Heights @ Home
Apr. 14, V Rossville @ Home
Apr. 21, V Silver Lake @ Home
Apr. 26, V @ Mission Valley HS
Apr. 28, V Wabaunsee @ Home
May 3, V @ Riley County HS
May 6, V Chapman @ Home
May 26, State, TBA
*All games at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Bears Softball
Track
Apr. 1, V @ Chapman, 4 p.m.
Apr. 8, V @ Wabaunsee
Apr. 12, V @ Royal Valley HS, 4 p.m.
Apr. 22, V @ Rossville, 2 p.m.
Apr. 29, V Cornerstone @ Home, 3:30 p.m.
May 6, V Inv. @ Onaga, 1 p.m.
May 12, V @ Rock Creek HS, TBD
May 20, Regionals, TBD
May 27, State @ TBD
*All games at 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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The 2016 St. Marys High School Softball team is: (first row) Logan Moylan, Reagan Hurla, Anna Moylan,
Brecken Michels, Kati Kolde, Madi Bird, Josie Harrison; (second row) Haley Marshall, Brianna Keller, Brianne Mulligan, Kelsi Wood, Peyton Hurla, Rachel Hutley; (third row) Madelyn Stewart, Madalyn Kleinsmith, Logan Hurla,
Brandi Hase, Alyssa Becker, Amy Foster; (fourth row) Jaden Perry, Rileah Sotelo, Taylor Tooley, Erica Shults, Destiny
Pulliam, Brittany Willsey, Felicity Lenherr; (fifth row) Kelsea Posch, Alexis Pineda.
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The 2016 St. Marys High School Track Team is: (first row) Allisson Shibler, Brookann Wichman, Emily Stewart, Elena Gallegos, Rachel Hutley, Logan Hurla, Reagan
Hurla, Amy Foster; (second row) Maddie Layton, Erica Shults, Payton Johnson, Jaden
Perry, Madelyn Stewart, Josie Harrison, Sierra Crosby, Maci Schoemann, Peyton Hurla,
Shelby Flach; (third row) Alex Huaracha, Sean McCann, Spencer Rieschick, Anthony
Toler, Brady Mulligan, Taegan Schoenfeld, Isaac Miller, Anthony Foster, Trevor Acker,
David McCarthy; (fourth row) Chris Kasprzak, Peter Trausch, Jory Schindler, Chase
Biswell, Kevin Moser, Louis Johnson, Regan Steele, Kory Gomez, Ryatt Jones, Chris
Akin, Sebastian Freeman. Not pictured: Layne Cole, Alex Jokan, Anthony King.
The 2016 St. Marys High School Golf Team is: Calvan Brown, David Hutley,
Enrico Limido, Garrett Thowe, Eric Sack, Hunter Marshall, Jordon Colson, Joe Gallegos, Mitch Roche, Bryan Nelson
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Have a great season!
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Girls Track
Boys Track
The 2016 Wamego High School Boys Track Team is: (first row) Joey Holley, Ras
Parkkonen, Ethan Simonsen, Michael Bryan, Michael Yang, Elijah Darey; (second
row) Coach Carl Behrens, Gavin Alexander, Rick Wahlmeier, Clifford Rodgers, Ben Hermesch, Jalen Havel, Coach Jol Klein, Coach Rick Patton; (third row) Tyson Loewen, Ryan
Walsh, Jalen Johnson, Steven Roudybush, Marquise Cade, Jeremiah Atkeson, Matt
Keller; (fourth row) Doug Roudybush, Andrew Goltl, Sam Wohler, DJ Plankinton, Kevin
Boeckman, Brysun Briggs, Patrick Hobbs, Bristol Swann; Cody Stegman, Caleb Roberts,
Dawson Delforge, Stetsyn Roberts, Tyler Patrick, Logan Ebert, Collin Hellman. Jacob
Katzenberg, Hunter Loewen, Gabe Warren, Connor Kramm, Alex Vontz.
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The 2016 Wamego High School Girls Track Team is: (first row) Madsyon Farr, Kayelynn Blanka, Megan Rodgers, Kaydra Schmidt, Brooke Ward, Tessa Seeberger, Emma
Pettay, Jackie Nider, Jordyn Braun; (second row) Megan Kipp, Coach Lance Lenard, Coach
Carl Behrens, Coach Jol Klein, Coach Rick Patton, Savannah Schleif; (third row) Victoria
Horner, Ashlyn Zachgo, Kylee Jones, Laura Carpenter, Hunter Snyder, Jessie Fortin; (fourth
row) Brooke Kinsley, Darby Leitch, Kenzie Underwood, Maren Blanka, Payton Hybarger,
Victoria Pettay, Rebecca White, Sydnee Marquardt, Jessica McIntyre, Genesis Negron. Not
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