The Columbian Theatre presents rollicking comedy

By Beth howell Day

The Smoke Signal

Fifty-two dead nuns might seem like a tragedy, but comedy abounds when the Little Sisters of Hoboken try to raise money for their funerals.

The show begins when the sis-ters discover their fellow nuns have been accidently poisoned ... by a bowl of tainted vichyssoise ... and they cannot afford to bury them. They decide a variety show is “just the ticket” and the fun begins.

It’s been around for over 20 years, and has been translated into 26 different languages.

Five “wonderfully talented” women will bring Nunsense to life on the Columbian stage this month, according to director

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peddicord graduates air force basic training

Air Force Airman Broderic A. Peddicord graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Anto-nio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic war-fare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.Peddicord is the son of Theresa Peddicord of Wamego.

tharman graduates air force basic training

Air National Guard Airman Blaine S. Thar-man graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic war-fare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.Tharman is the son of Steve Tharman of Paxico.He is a 2013 graduate of Wabaunsee High School, Alma.

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Raider Royalty CrownedFollowing a week of spirit and fun, Queen Amanda vonSeggern and King Kyle May were selected to rule over Wamego High School’s Winter Homecoming on Friday night. The ceremony took place between the girls and boys basketball games against Sabetha. Homecoming games stories/photos are on Page 9.

Messiah Chorus invited to sing in New York City

Distinguished Concerts International New York City (DCINY) announced in January that director Christine Day and the Flint Hills Messiah Chorus have been invited to participate in a performance of Handel’s Messiah on the DCINY Concert Series in New York City.

This performance at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall on Sunday, Nov. 30, is of the Thomas Beecham/Eugene Goossens’ 1959 Re-Orchestration for Full Symphony Orchestra. These outstanding musicians will join with other choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International.

The Flint Hills Messiah Chorus and Chamber Orchestra traces its roots to the late 1980s when the KANZA conference of the United Methodist Church organized an ecumenical performance of ‘Messiah’ three times before the Wamego Council of Churches and a steering committee of volun-teers from the area took the reins of the organiza-tion in 1991 and named it The Flint Hills Messiah Chorus. The all volunteer chorus has gathered each year since, except 2000, to perform portions of ‘Messiah’ during the Easter season.

The Flint Hills Messiah Chorus and Chamber Orchestra will perform the 32nd annual concert on Sunday, April 6th, at the First United Methodist Church in Wamego.

The Messiah Committee is calling for singers to join our chorus for the April 6th performance which will also give them the opportunity to sing with the Distinguished Concert Singers Interna-tional in New York City on November 30th, 2014.

For more information check website, flinthills-messiah.org or contact Flint Hills Messiah com-mittee member, Becky Ryan at 785.456.8973.

SHANNoN FriTz, THe Smoke SiGNALThe cast and crew of “Nunsense” are preparing for the upcoming performances at The Columbian Theatre throughout the month of February.

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Building on the increase in Pottawatomie County

Permits back to 2007 levels

By Shannon Fritz

The Smoke Signal

Construction is on the rise in Pottawatomie County, according to Gregg Webster, zoning admin-istrator.

The Pottawatomie County building permits issued for new dwelling units, “Is back to about where we were in 2007,” Web-ster told the Pottawatomie Coun-ty Commissioners during the Monday, Jan. 27, regular meet-ing.

Webster presented information (not to include city permits) dur-ing his 2013 end of the year department update which includ-ed some information from the last ten years for county issued

building permits. Between 2004 and 2013, a

total of 1137 permits for new dwelling units were issued mak-ing the average for the ten year span 113.7 permits per year.

“Leaving out the ‘boom’ years of 2005 and 2006, a total of 748 permits were issued for an aver-age of 93.5 per year,” he said.

Webster added that in the past ten years, permits issued for new dwelling units in the Blue Town-ship Sewer district were 530, an average of 53 per year.

“Do you think the developers can keep up with the demand?” asked Commission Chairman Stan Hartwich.

“I think it will depend on the water,” Commissioner Gary Yen-zer said.

“Well, I think the developers need encouragement to help with funds for the Blue Township water district... It will help them in the long run also,” Webster said.

In other business:• County Counselor John Watt

gave the Commissioners informa-tion pertaining to the appointment of a new director to the Juvenile Justice Board. The current direc-tor retired and in the Second Judi-cial District (which consists of Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie, Jack-son and Jefferson Counties) the Board of Commissioners is responsible to hire a new director according to statutes.

Watt also told the commission that Jody Hupe has filed a law suit against the Pottawatomie County Health Department. Watt said the county’s insurance, Kan-sas County Association Multi-Line Pool (KCAMP) will appoint an attorney. He said there is nothing the commissioners need to do at this time and he will keep the commissioners updated on the situation.

• Leu Lowrey, public works director, came in with the pro-posed 2014 plan/schedule for seal and overlay projects for county roads.

• Yenzer said that he was plan-

ning to attend the mortgage reg-istration fee hearing to be held in Topeka.

• The commission had a phone conference with two of their counterparts in the Second Judi-cial District.

The conference involved dis-cussion about hiring a new Juve-nile Detention Director for their Juvenile Justice Board as the current director is retiring. The phone conference participants were Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee Counties (Jefferson County was unavailable at the time of the conference). The counties will take some time to look at the information given before a decision of who will fill the position.

• The commission approved a request for rehire presented by Health Director Leslie Campbell. She presented the request due to an employee who left last week. Campbell will advertise for the position of RN or LPN as she sees fit.

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Potato-Leek Soup from Beth’s KitchenThis is a great winter recipe. It’s an easy variation

of a popular German soup I really enjoyed when I lived there. It can be made either entirely vegetarian by using a vegetable stock base, or made with a chicken broth which I find adds more flavor. It comes in two varieties, plain and cheese. To make the cheese version easier, I recommend using Velveeta (although a German would not). All ingredients are available in Wamego.

This soup will take between 1.5 and 2 hours to make, depending speed of the prep work.

Ingredients1 large can or carton of

chicken/vegetable stock1 chicken/vegetable bul-

lion cube1 bunch leeks1 small bag baby carrots5 cans of potatoes (regu-

lar potatoes are an option)

1 cup (approx) milk1 small block Velveeta

cheese (if desired), cut into cubes.

Canned “French” onions for garnish

1-2 TBL olive or other vegetable oil

1. Remove roots from leeks and thinly slice. Use the white and light green portion. Rinse well – leeks are dirty! Dry them (a salad spinner works great if you have one).

2. Slice carrots3. Drain potatoes and chunk them4. Heat oil in a dutch oven. Stir fry the leeks and

baby carrots until the color “pops” – about 5-10 min-utes.

5. Add broth (if you opted for regular potatoes, add here). Bring to boil, reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes until vegetables are tender and stock is reduced.

6. Add canned potatoes and bullion cube. Sim-mer until potatoes are warmed through.

7. (Directions for immersion blender) – Blend all ingredients in pot until smooth, add milk. If you are using the cheese, blend in a few chunks at a time. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more milk or water until it is of soup like consistency.

8. (Directions for regular blender) – BE CARE-FUL. Blending hot liquid can be dangerous and NEVER fill blender more than ½ full. Put a pot holder on top of the lid and hold the lid while blending. You will want to do this in about four different sessions. Blend about ¼ of the mixture, ¼ of the milk and ¼ of the cheese together. Return to pot and stir together. If it’s too thick, add a bit of milk or water until it is of soup like consistency.

9. Serve hot, garnish with French onions.

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SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALHope Davis is the new owner of Cheers (formerly TC Liquor) in Wamego. She bought the business on Jan. 20.

‘Cheers’ to you: Davis buys area liquor storeBY SHANNON FRITZ

The Smoke Signal

From baby bottles to liquor bottles, long time Wamego residents Hope and Chuck Davis are the new owners of Cheers Liquor Store in Wamego.

On January 20, 2014,

the keys officially changed hands as Lynn Pugh retired and sold his busi-ness TC Liquor to the Davis’. “It really kind of fell in our laps,” Hope said. “One Thursday back in December, I was talk-ing to Lynn about my retirement from daycare and asked him if he need-

ed help at TC, or if he knew of any place that might need help. He smiled and said, ‘You want to buy a liquor store?’ My husband Chuck quickly turned to him and said ‘Yes we do!’ So... on the following Monday I started looking into every-thing we needed to do to

buy the store.”Hope said that the pro-

cess has gone pretty good with Pugh and all the employees being a great help teaching her the ropes of running a small town retail business. She also said the staff is excit-ed to be working under a new owner.

WHS FBLA Chapter Earns District ChampionshipWamego High School’s

chapter of Future Busi-ness Leaders of America earned first place, becom-ing District III Champions at the conference held at Hayden High School, Jan. 20.

In addition to the over-all win, Matthew Scherer and Brooke Hupe earned the distinction of Mr. and Ms. Future Business Leader for District III. This was a rigorous com-petition involving com-pletion of the Future Level of the National Business Achievement Awards, the submission of their cover letter and resume, and then a formal interview on the day of the conference

Other high schools competing were: Axtell, Baileyville, Chapman, Hayden, Junction City, Mission Valley, Onaga, Rossville, Seaman, St. Marys, St. Xavier, Topeka West and Wabaunsee. Wamego’s win came with 519 points. Baileyville was second with 242 and Rossville third, 198.

Forty-seven Wamego

High School students competed, with 27 placing in the top three of at least one event and 35 qualify-ing for state.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Ethan Artzer -- first, Entrepre-neurship.Madison Burton – second, Bank-ing and Financial Systems; second, Ms. FBL; third, Hospitality Manage-ment.Alee Buss – fourth, FBLA Princi-ples and ProdecuresElijah Darey – fifth, Introduction to Business CommunicationsSydney Eichman – Fourth, Busi-ness MathShianne Figge – fifth, Word Pro-cessingJoe Haug – second, SpreadsheetAshlyn Helus – first, Local Chap-ter Annual Business Report; third, Ms. FBLNoah Hildreth – fifth, Insurance and Risk ManagemetPatrick Hobbs – first, Business MathJoey Holley – first, Entrepreneur-ship; second, Impromptu Speaking.Victoria Hoerner – fourth, Health

Care AdministrationBrooke Hupe – first, Local Chap-ter Annual Business Report; first Ms. FBL; second, Banking and Financial SystemsDakota Kalivoda – fourth, Desk-top Publishing; fourth, Spreadheet; fifth, Business ProceduresCourtney Kipp – third, Desktop PublishingAnthony Klecan – second, Accounting IAlly Lonker – third, Desktop Publishing; third, Public Speaking IMadison Mackeprang – first, Hos-pitality Management; fifth, Job InterviewTristin Mansfield – first, Help Desk; first, Networking Concepts; third, Computer Problem SolvingNickolette May – first, Client Ser-vice; third, Word ProcessingMaggi Miksch – first, Business Ethics; first, FBLA Principles and Procedures; fourth, Public Speak-ing IISamantha Milke – first, Business Ethics; second, FBLA Principles and ProceduresAaron Pachta – first, Public Speaking IEmma Pettay – second, Introduc-

tion to Business Communications; third, FBLA Principles and Proce-duresAubrey Plankinton – first, Accounting I; first, Business Proce-dures; third, Business CalculationsAlex Rogers – first, Digital Video ProductionMatthew Scherer – first, Local Chapter Annual Business Report; first, Mr. FBL; fourth, Banking and Financial SystemsKaydra Schmidt – first, Digital Video ProductionTrey Schmidt – second, Introduc-tion to Information Technology; second, Personal Finance; fifth, Business MathMichelle Wahl – first, Parliamen-tary ProcedureJace Ward – fifth, Introduction to BusinessWarren Blake – second, Computer Problem SolvingParker Waters – first, Local Chap-ter Annual Business Report; sec-ond, Mr. FBLAustin Winter – third, Accounting I; fourth, Banking and Financial SystemsEllee Wolfe – first, Business Eth-ics; fifth, FBLA Principles and Pro-cedures

Wabaunsee County Commission looks at phone upgrades

BY RHONDA SCHLEY

The Smoke Signal

Keith Fine, Centurylink Representative, presented a proposal for the current phone system to the Wabaunsee County Com-mission at the regular meeting held Monday, Jan. 27.

The current system can be upgraded but it is also at end of life, meaning that a new system will be needed. A new complete system will cost about $22,000. An upgrade will include an ISDN-PRI (Integrated Services Digi-tal Network-Primary Rate Interface) card and instal-lation. The commission opted to buy a new card, which will allow for monthly savings of about $700. The savings will be earmarked for the pur-chase of a new phone sys-tem.

Ryan Michaelis, County Appraiser, bought a new GIS contract to be signed. The contract is renewed yearly and current price is $6,846, with no changes from last year’s contract. The commission approved the contract with R&S Dig-ital Services.

“One other thing, I did get appointed to the Kan-sas County Appraiser Association State Ag Committee,” said

Michaelis. “Basically, we review any directives that come from PVD (Kansas Property Valua-tion Division). If PVD comes out with a new directive associated with ag, the committee will review it and suggests changes if needed.”

“I’m sure you will do a good job on there, Ryan,” said Commission Ervan Stuewe.

In other business, the commission:

• Approved a tax credits proposal for Andy Badeker to prepare and apply for rehabilitation credits not to exceed $2000.

• Agreed that they are prepared to sign an agree-ment about the Belvue bridge based on feedback provided by Pottawatomie County from Truesdell Corporation.

• Approved the 2014 annual bridge inspection for $2,340 by Cook, Flatt & Strobel (CFS) Engi-neers.

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Brent Sigman. “We have a cast of five

wonderfully talented women,” he said. “Some Columbian Staples and some new faces.”

Theatre goers will especially recognize Christine Day as Mother Superior and Krysten Day, as Sister Mary Amnesia.

“It’s a fun, entertaining night of live theater,” said Sigman.

“Live theatre is impor-tant nowadays especially to the Wamego commu-nity. With a show like this, come in, have a good time, you leave singing the songs. Come see it -- it will be a fun, entertain-ing night out.”

Theatre seating will be available for this produc-

tion which can hold 247 patrons. There are three sets of risers that have two rows to each riser. A cash bar will be available half an hour before each performance and during intermission.

Nunsense will show February 7-9 and Febru-ary 13, 14, & 16. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children and students. Tickets are available for purchase at The Colum-bian Theatre Box Office – Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur-day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets may also be pur-chased during those hours by phone at (785) 456-2029 or anytime through our website: www.ColumbianTheatre.com

For more information, call 785-456-2029, email brooke@columbianthe-atre.com or visit www.ColumbianTheatre.com.

ST. MARYS

COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION SET

Commodities will be distributed from the Centennial Building in St. Marys on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.Available items are: apple juice, apricot halves, carrots, corn, cran-berry juice concentrate, green beans, peanut butter, and potato flakes. Those signing up for the first time need to bring proof of income. Everyone picking up com-modities will need to bring boxes to carry the items home.

WAMEGO

RINIKER ELECTED TO CONTRACTOR BOARD

Dirk Riniker, Ebert Construction, Wamego, was elected to the board of the Kansas Contractors Associa-tion for 2014 at the annual busi-ness meeting in Kansas City during the 91st annual convention last week.

CES KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP IS MARCH 25It’s time for Central’s Kindergarten Round-Up for 2014/2015 school year! Children must be five on or before Aug 31, 2014 to attend kindergarten. Please call the school office at 456-7271 to regis-ter your child. Central’s Parent meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. The stu-dent’s social security number and birth certificate will be needed at this time.

CORRECTIONS

WE HAD A BAD WEEKDue to reporters errors, the Jan. 29 issue of the Smoke Signal had several errors.Gideon Excavation was incorrectly mentioned in the St. Marys City Commission story. It should not have been part of the article.The Lady Raiders were listed play-ing the wrong team in last year’s Trojan Classic championship game. They played Hillsboro.In the Chamber of Commerce story, Jason Moore’s quote should have read: ”Our 2013 Citizen of the Year has racked up a ton of volunteer hours working on and leading vari-ous committees that fuel local tourism and help to build Wamego’s ‘brand.’”The Smoke Signal regrets any inconvenience.

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BETH HOWELL DAY, THE SMOKE SIGNAL

Fine arts are alive in WamegoWamego Middle School celebrated the annual Fine Arts Festival on Friday afternoon. The students had the opportunity to try everything from tex-tiles to hip-hop dancing during the event. Above, percussionists from Kansas State University hold a drum session.

Hoop it Up! Annual event scheduled for Feb. 28

The 4th Annual Community Health Ministries ‘Hoop It Up for Hope” event will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at Wamego Middle School.

Gates open at 6:16 p.m. and the event begins with a chili dog feed. There will also be fun items and games available.

Prizes include Bill Snyder autographed helmets, Kansas City Royals tickets, Manhattan movie night packages, Manhattan Town Center gift cards and more.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will pit the Wamego Middle School staff against a combined team of Central, West and High School staff.

Admission is $2 and all proceeds from the gate, games and concessions benefit CHM.

Stadles recognized for 40 years of serviceRay and Anna Lou

Stadel, rural Westmore-land, were recognized at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Pottawatomie Coun-ty Conservation District held on Jan. 27, at the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Flush for 40 years of dedi-cated service to the Dis-trict.

The Stadel’s were con-servationists before joining the board as they were pre-sented the Bankers’ Award in 1961 with Ray’s parents.

Ray was elected to the Conservation District Board of Supervisors in 1974. He has served dili-gently over the past 40 years having held all offic-es and Anna Lou has been a dedicated member of the auxiliary for the past 40 years.

In 1986 Ray and Anna Lou became members of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) Conservation Education and Youth Com-mittee. They served on the committee until 1994.

The Stadel’s have illus-trated their strength

towards the conservation movement by giving vol-untarily of their time and expertise to ensure the wise stewardship of our natural resources for future generations to come.

Other awards were:• Bankers Award for

Conservation -- Deane Wege of Westmoreland. Over the years, Deane has participated in the Conser-vation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or

EQIP, and has also received cost-share assistance through the Pottawatomie County Conservation Dis-trict.

• Water Quality Bankers Award given to those indi-viduals implementing con-servation measures having a positive and direct impact on our streams and reser-voirs.-- Bob and Dennis Peterson, Peterson’s Feed-lot, Wamego.

• Grassland Award -- Harlan and Beverly Sump, Olsburg.

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OBITUARY POLICY The Smoke Signal has a partially paid obituary service. While we believe death notices are newsworthy, we have had significant requests for lengthy obituaries with ad-ditional personal information. To accommodate that, we have moved to the following policy.Free death notices: The deceased must have a tie to our circulation area. Free notices will include time/date/place of death, age of decedent, place of birth, residency of de-ceased and/or tie to our community, immediate survivors (parents, spouse, children), time/date of services. For any additional information, we will charge $50 flat rate. This will include a thumbnail picture (if provided). For vet-erans, we will continue to use our free flag if military ser-vice is listed in the obituary.Death notices and paid obituaries will appear on our web-site free of charge.

William Randy Knott

William Randy Knott was born on June 6, 1946 in Wichita and

passed away peacefully in his Cottage Grove, Minn. home on Jan. 23, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his father, William; mother, Radena; and brother, Kenny.

He leaves behind his wife, Samone Knott of Cottage Grove, two daughters, Kelly and Sean Foster of Topeka and

Shari and JL Gee of Bristow, Okla., two stepsons, Josh and Alissa Martinson of St. Paul Park, Minn. and Joseph Martinson of Kansas City, Kan. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Nathan Voss of Fort Smith, Ark., Jor-dan Gee of Norman, Okla., Courtney Foster of Manhattan, Emily Foster of Topeka, and Noah and Olivia Martinson of St. Paul Park. He also leaves behind one brother, Tommy Knott and one sister, Karen and Larry Worden, both of Rogers, Ark.

Randy served his country in Vietnam aboard the USS Saratoga. He sold insurance for Prudential Insurance in Rhode Island and Farm Bureau in Kansas. He worked in the oil fields for Red Tiger as a driller. Randy owned and operated the grocery store in Wheaton, Kansas. He also drove a “big rig” for a total of 19 years for Melton Truck Lines, Steel and Pipe and U.S. Express.

Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at 11am at Family Worship Center in Wamego, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be given to Family Worship Center. Cards and memori-als may be sent to Samone at 8040 Kimbro Ave. Cottage Grove, MN 55016.

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Edward ‘Ed’ Lynn Penn

Edward “Ed” Lynn Penn, of St. George, died Sun-day, Jan. 26, 2014 at his home.

Ed was born on June 17, 1950 in LaFontaine, Kan. He is survived by his wife, Kay, his son, Gregory “Drew”, and daughter, Jennifer KayLyn.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Arrangements by Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego.

Luella Wrosch

Luella Wrosch, 94, of Onaga, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Topeka.

Luella was born May 6, 1919, in Onaga. She lived many years in Wheaton. Luella is survived by her children; Roma, Ronda, Gary, Suzanne, and Sandra.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Duluth, Kan. Arrangements by Campanella-Evans Mortuary, Wamego.

Frederick ‘Fred’ Daniels

Frederick G. “Fred” Daniels, 63, Wamego, died Dec. 6, 2013, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan.

He was born Aug. 3, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. He is survived by wife, Sharon and two sons, Frank and Wilse.

Celebration of life will be Feb. 8 at the American Legion in Manhattan from 1-4 p.m.

Obituaries35th Annual Spring Tasting Luncheon

The 35th Annual Spring Tasting Luncheon will be Thursday, March 20, 2014. Please prepare your favorite recipes to bring to the luncheon. Each year this luncheon is sponsored by K-State Research and Extension, Pottawatomie County and Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau. This event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 601 Elm in Wamego with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the meal at 11:30 a.m. Sharon Davis will be the speaker. Sharon Davis, B.S., Family & Consumer Sciences Education, is a licensed secondary FACS teacher on staff with the non-profit association HomeBaking.org. The public is encouraged to share a recipe and bring the dish the day of the luncheon as well as a non-perishable food item from the recipe for the local food pantry. All ages are invited to participate. Each attendee should send in a recipe.

Recipes for the 2014 Spring Tasting Luncheon must be received or postmarked by Thursday, Feb. 20. All recipes can be mailed to the Pottawatomie County Extension Office, P.O. Box 127, Westmore-land, KS 66549 or you can email your recipe to brickstr@ksu.edu.

Print or type your recipe, make sure it is legible and the ingredients are correct and include the num-ber of servings. Must have your name, address and phone number in case of questions. Specify the cat-egory: main dish, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert, or misc. Prepare your dish and bring it March 20 with your own table service.

Lucky ‘Leven 4H club plans for 60th anniversaryThe Lucky ‘Leven 4H club met on Monday, Jan. 13.

Sharon Blume recognized the members who helped put the 4H books together for leaders report. Clara Ebert recognized the members who went to the Riley County Horse Quiz Bowl, Clara also talked about fill-ing out forms to be a VIP.

In new business the club heard from Clara about the date for the 60th anniversary plans at Flush Hall, Cas-sandra Ebert reported on her beef project, Tragan Sut-ton demonstrated on how to make no cook candy and measuring ingredients, Chelsea Ebert gave a parlia-mentary tip on how to make a motion, the thank you cards from the residents they Christmas caroled to we read, and candy was handed out for the installation of the officers.

GFWC presents 2014-15 officersMembers of the GFWC Wamego Study Club met on

Jan. 20, 2014 at the Homestead Clubhouse. Program presenters were three international student attending Kan-sas State University from China, SriLanka, and Egypt. Each was working toward their PhD degrees in Biologi-cal and Agricultural, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering respectively. Eash student told of landmarks, population, currency, festivals, major religions, climate, industry, and foods of their respective countries and they graciously answered the many questions the members had.

A parliamentarian report told the history that lead to the publication of “Roberts Rule of Order”. A review of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” was emphasized. Reports were given by members who volunteered to work during the Christmas Home Tour. Results of the November workshop: fifty-three goodie filled Christmas stocking tray favors were presented to the Veteran’s Hospital in Topeka and merchandise totaling $533.00 was given as gifts for veterans and for USO returning soldiers.

The Officers were presented: Joyce Blanka, presi-dent; Mary Jean Peterson, vice president; Madge McDonald, secretary; and Patricia Strohmeyer, trea-surer. Having no nominations from the floor the nomi-nating committee’s officers were unanimously accept-ed as the 2014-2015 officers.

The next meeting will be 1:30 p.m., Feb. 17, at the Homestead Clubhouse. The program will be a book review of “Dubbs Goes to Washington” by Dick Mor-ris. Bring can rings for Ronald McDonald House, box tops for education, Campbell’s soup lables and a dona-tion for library summer reading program.

Baylor University 2013 fall Dean’s List

Baylor University students were named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the 2013 fall semester.

Among those students, Bailey Kate Bettencourt, Wamego, was named on the dean’s list at the Col-lege of Arts and Sciences.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be an undergraduate with a minimum grade-point aver-age of 3.7, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

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Assembly of GodFamily Worship Center

16445 W. Cameron Circle, WamegoPh: 785-456-9646 • Pastor: Pat Greenwww.wamegofamilyworshipcenter.org

• Sunday Worship 10 amPraise & Prayer 6 pm

• Wed. Family Night 6:30-8Kids/Youth/Adult

Dicipleship classes 7 pm

Baptist

Emmanuel Baptist Church8950 Elk Creek Rd

(at entrance to Timber Creek II)Phone: 785-587-0104

• Sunday Breakfast & Study 10 am• Sunday Worship 10:50 am

• Sunday Evening Study 6 pmFirst Baptist Church

1911 Grandview Wamego Across from the Hospital

Phone: 785-456-7396Pastor: Jim Kiker

• Sunday School 9:30 am• Sunday Worship 10:30 am

(Nursery Provided)Laclede Baptist Church11920 Onaga Rd. Wamego

9 miles North of Hwy 24On Onaga Rd.

Pastor Larry Sullivan• Sunday Worship 10 am

Lighthouse Baptist Church308 Lincoln St., St. George

Phone: 785-494-2450Pastor Jim Lowry

www.lighthousebc.org• Sunday School all ages 9:30 am

• Sunday Worship 10:45 am• Evening Service 6:30 pm• Wednesday dinner 6 pm

• Bible Study/Classes 6:30 pmMill Creek Baptist Church

211 Main, McFarlandPhone: 785-765-3778

Pastor: Charlie McClelland• Sunday School 9:30 am

• Church 10:45 am• Wed. Bible Study 7 pm

New Life Baptist Church17065 Neff Rd. Wamego

Phone: 785-456-7342www.newlifebaptistonline.org

Pastor Rick HernandezPastor Jeremy Rankin

• Sunday School 10 am• Sunday Worship 11 amTrinity Baptist Church

16655 W Hwy 24, WamegoPhone: 785-456-8513

Pastors: Dr. Tony Mattia, Anthony Harwell & Jonathan Peppers

• Sunday School: 9:30 am• Sunday Worship: 10:30 am & 6 pm

HS / MS Youth Group 6 pm• Weds: Prayer 6:15 pm & Study 7 pm

CatholicImmaculate Conception Church

208 W. Bertrand Ave., St. Marys Phone: 785-437-2408Father Bruce Ansems

• Mass: Sat. 5 pm • Mass: Sun: 11 am

• Confession: Sat: 4-4:45 pm• Rel. Ed. Wed. 6:30-8 pm

St. Bernard Catholic Church17665 Old Post Rd, Wamego

Phone: 785-456-7869Father John J. Pilcher

• Confession: Sat. 4 pm• Mass: Sat. 5 pm,

• Sun. 7 am & 10:45 amwww.sbc-sjc.com.

St. Joseph Catholic Church8965 Flush Rd.

St. George, KS. 66535Phone: 785-494-8234Father John J. Pilcher

• Sunday Mass 8:45 amwww.sbc-sjc.com

Sacred Heart Catholic Church22298 Newbury Rd. Paxico, Ks. 66526

Office: 785-636-5578Rectory 785-456-7869Father John J Pilcher

• Sunday Mass 10:30 am• Rel. Ed. Wed. 7-8 pm

Holy Family 1st and Kansas, AlmaFather John J. Pilcher• Mass Sunday 8 am

Immanuel Faith

Community

Church Wells Creek

25043 Wells Creek Rd., BelvuePhone: 785-456-9739Pastor Matt Zodrow

• Sunday Worship 10:00 am• Sunday School 9:00 am

• Adult Bible Study 9:00 am

Church of GodWamego Church Of God

601 Chestnut St. Phone: 785-456-6505

Pastors Ellis and Mae ThayerSundays

• School 10 am• Worship 11 am

• Evangelistic Service 6 pm • Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

Episcopal

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church7th and Lincoln, Wamego

Phone: 785-456-9310Father Dr. Matthew Cobb

• Sunday Services: 9:30 am• Sunday School 9:30 am• Wednesdays: 6-7:30 pm

Garden Ministry with Potluck

LutheranMt. Calvary Lutheran Church

LC-MSHwy 99 & Say Rd, Wamego

Phone: 785-456-2444www.mtcalvarylutheranchurch.org

Rev. Jim Mayes, Pastor• Saturday Worship 6 pm

• Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 am• Sunday School / Bible Class 9:15 am

St. John Lutheran Church318 W. 2nd StreetAlma, KS. 66401

Phone: 785-765-3632Rev. Robert Grimm

• Sunday School 8:30 am• Sunday Worship 9:30 am

St Luke Lutheran Church LCMSWheaton, KS. 66521Phone: 785-396-4411

Pastor Rev. Terry L. DeGiovanni• Saturday Worship 6 pm• Sunday School 8:45 am• Sunday Worship 10 am

Trinity Lutheran Church322 Main St. McFarlandPhone: 785-765-3755Pastor Chris Vossler• Bible Class 9 am

• Sunday School 9 am• Worship Service 10 am

Methodist

Belvue United Methodist Church502 Anderson, BelvueRev. Angela DeFisher

• Sunday Worship 8:30 amLouisville United Methodist Church

Phone: 785-494-2314Pastor Leslye Haller

• Sunday Worship 9 amwww.louisvillekansasumc.wordpress.comSt George United Methodist Church

P.O. Box 211 Third and Grant

Phone: 785-494-2314Pastor Leslye Haller

• Sunday School: Adults 9:15 am• Sunday School: Children 11 am

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St Marys United Methodist Church205 N 7th. St. MarysPhone: 785-437-6584Rev. Angela DeFisher

• Sunday Worship 9:45 amUnited Methodist Church

600 Lincoln, WamegoPhone: 785-456-7495

Pastor Michael Tomson-DeGreeff• Sunday School 9:45 am

• Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11 amWestmoreland United

Methodist Church109 Main St.

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Westmoreland Christian Church3rd. and Armer

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Peace United Church of Christ4th and Grand, AlmaPhone: 785-765-3818

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“Wabaunsee”Eternal Redemption712 Locust, Wamego

Jim MatthewsPhone: 785-317-9513

• Sunday Worship 6 pmPrairie View Community Church

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• Worship 10 amShepherd’s House

220 First Street STE A. St. George785-317-6323

Pastor L. Tom Marks • Sunday Services 10:30 am

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Hwy 18 and Tabor Valley Rd.Minister Dr. Wesley Paddock

• Sunday School 9:30 am• Sunday Worship 10:45 amNew Life Bible Church

246 E. 9th St, Alma785-765-3537

Pastor Tim PearsonPhone: 402-369-0112

• Sunday School 9:30 am • Sunday Worship 10:45 am

Women’s Bible Study Tues. 7 pm (Oct-May)

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Day Saints

Hwy 24 & Vineyard Rd., Wamego• Sunday services 9 am

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Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church USA601 Elm, Wamego

Phone: 785-456-2556Reverend Bill Seitz

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Concordia University fall 2013 Honors List

Concordia University, Nebraska named Casey Rob-erts of Wamego, senior, as one of 245 students to its honors list for the fall 2013 semester.

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caRlSon, 61St diStRict

As the cold month of January comes to a close we seem to have an acute shortage of propane. Gov-ernor Brownback held a news conference to announce the temporary relaxation of trucking reg-ulations to enable more trucks to move supplies of propane into the state and also to encourage low income citizens to seek financial help through the state during this, hopefully, short crisis.

The Appropriations committee, of which I am a member has begun its work, starting through dif-ferent agency budgets. Last year the legislature passed a two year budget, so only a few budgets will have to be addressed, such as Corrections which was line-itemed vetoed by the Governor. We looked at their budget and approved $393.1 million all funds including $361.9 million from the State General Fund for the FY2015 Cor-rections budget.

The Governor also addressed All Day Kinder-

garten as a state priority and last week the Speaker appointed a Special com-mittee to address a number of associated issues, such what will be the actual costs as currently 85% of all the school districts already offer it, using at-risk money or fees. Should any additional funds flow through the base state aid formula or be allotted as block grants and/or funded with outcome based for-mulas? In 2005-6-7, the state spent over $800 mil-lion additional dollars of taxpayer funds, for a total of over $3.2 billion, yet student achievements changed very little. That is not an acceptable result, if we put additional funds into All Day Kindergarten, then they should be tied to improved reading scores or some other matrix of per-formance. I will defer my support of these additional funds until I see how they are allocated.

It is my privilege to serve as your State Repre-sentative and should you have questions or concerns please feel to email me at;

R i c h a r d . C a r l s o n @house.ks.gov or call my office at 785-296-7660.

2014 Legislative update No. 3

By Rep. Ron highland, 51St diStRic t

It was a very busy week. The committee work was informational in the Education Commit-tee. Presentations were given on, “What can be done to improve educa-tion in America.” Other talks included one on the use of technology for teaching, and one by a professor of Educational Psychology from KU.

Education Budget Com-mittee began the task of reviewing the budgets of all public institutions in Kansas. We began with the Board of Regents institutions and looking at the Governor’s supple-mental budget of each university for next year. We started exploring the K-12 budgets and that will continue into next week. Although a two year budget was passed last session, there will be some minor changes for 2015.

The Energy and Envi-ronment Committee heard testimony on two bills. HB 2457 is concerning right of first refusal for incumbent electric trans-mission owners. Basical-ly, it would allow the large carriers first rights on putting in new power lines. Some of the testi-mony viewed this as pro big business. The com-mittee will “work” this bill at a later date. HB 2458 is concerned with net metering. This would give the companies the ability to change the cred-it amount given to cus-tomers who have alter-nate forms of energy pro-duction (e.g. solar and wind) for all new custom-ers. They are asking for a more favorable formula to cover their costs of production to act as essentially back up for those customers. As expected, this meeting lasted the longest with both sides presenting both factual and emotional tes-timony.

I was appointed as vice chairman to the newly created All Day Kinder-

garten Committee. My bill, HB 2454 to

amend the current busing law and its 2.5 mile rule was officially submitted to the Education Budget Committee. It will be heard and worked by the committee on Feb. 4 and 5. I’ve heard from those in rural areas that the cur-rent law is especially unfair to their children. Working with them, we developed wording to amend the law that we feel is fair to all parties.

Wednesday was a Kan-sas Day to long be remem-bered. The St. George Elementary School Honor Choir performed follow-ing the dedication cere-mony. They received a short tour of the new ground level and cake was served for all in attendance. I am amazed by the talent of these youth and appreciate Director Janet Armstead, accompanied by Principal Debra Edwards, and Kin-dergarten Teacher, Edie Jensen, and all of the par-ents and friends for com-ing to bring the only young choral voices to the Capitol that special day.

Should you like to fol-low what is happening at the Capitol, the web site is http://www.kslegisla-ture.org/li/. Remember, this is your government and your Representatives and Senators need to know how you feel about issues before them. I can be reached by email, mail or in person at the Capi-tol. My office phone is 785-296-7310, my email address is ron.highland@house.ks.gov. As always, it is an honor and a privi-lege to serve you.

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St. George Historical Society meeting pushed to March

The St. George Historical Society will not meet in February. The Society is using this extra time to further develop the plans for the self-guided tour and signage that was first proposed to the City Council back in December. We hope to have full city approval and final designs ready by March.

The members of the board met with the City Coun-cil and the proposal was met favorably. The Council had several suggestions and conditions for the His-torical Society, and these are being taken into consid-eration. The original proposal of one sign located at the current City Hall has been revised; we’re now planning on two signs, one located in the City Park and one located just east of town at First and Chap-man. The signs would be identical and would include a map showing several important stops that would form a self-guided tour through the town, with brief descriptions of each stop. Design elements and final wording are being hammered out.

The next public St. George Historical Society Meeting will be March 2, 2014 at 3PM at the UMC Fellowship Hall, 303 Grant Street, St. George (behind the United Methodist Church, near the base-ball diamond). For more information, contact Ida Smith at stgeorgehistory@gmail.com, and be sure to check out our website http://sites.google.com/site/stgeorgekansashistory for pictures and more St. George History.

Creighton University 2013 fall Dean’s List

Full-time students who rank in the top 10 percent of their class for the semester and earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean’s List at Creighton University.

Gavin Royer of St. Marys, freshman, and Benja-min Kohler of Wamego, junior, both in the College of Arts and Sciences were named to the 2013 fall dean’s list.

Long graduates Bellevue University

Bellevue University proudly acknowledges the accomplishments of students who have earned degrees from June to December 2013.

Johnathon Long of Wamego earned an MS in Com-puter Information Systems.

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Wabaunsee County Economic Development Annual Meeting & Appreciation Dinner 

 

Inviting the residents of WB Co. to please join us for a delicious meal, guest speakers, and economic development update.  

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Guest Speakers: Kansas Sampler Festival: Core Planning Team 

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        Thursday, February 20, 2014 Dinner Served at 6:30pm 

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Guest Speakers: Kansas Sampler Festival: Core Planning Team 

From the Land of Kansas, State Trademark Program  

        Thursday, February 20, 2014 Dinner Served at 6:30pm 

TallGrass Christian Camp, Harveyville  1 mile north of Harveyville, turn west toward: 

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Please RSVP by Friday, February 14, 2014 to: 785‐765‐4655 / abby@wabaunsee.com 

Wabaunsee County Economic Development Annual Meeting & Appreciation Dinner 

 

Inviting the residents of WB Co. to please join us for a delicious meal, guest speakers, and economic development update.  

*Businesses are invited to bring door prizes*  

Guest Speakers: Kansas Sampler Festival: Core Planning Team 

From the Land of Kansas, State Trademark Program  

        Thursday, February 20, 2014 Dinner Served at 6:30pm 

TallGrass Christian Camp, Harveyville  1 mile north of Harveyville, turn west toward: 

11908 Old Log House Rd,  Harveyville, Kansas 66431 

 

Please RSVP by Friday, February 14, 2014 to: 785‐765‐4655 / abby@wabaunsee.com 

Wabaunsee County Economic Development Annual Meeting & Appreciation Dinner 

 

Inviting the residents of WB Co. to please join us for a delicious meal, guest speakers, and economic development update.  

*Businesses are invited to bring door prizes*  

Guest Speakers: Kansas Sampler Festival: Core Planning Team 

From the Land of Kansas, State Trademark Program  

        Thursday, February 20, 2014 Dinner Served at 6:30pm 

TallGrass Christian Camp, Harveyville  1 mile north of Harveyville, turn west toward: 

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COUNTYPottawatomie

PO Box 187 207 N 1st.

Westmoreland Kansas 66549Phone: 785-457-3314

Fax: 785-457-3507www.pottcounty.org

County Commission Meetings: 8:30 a.m. Mondays

785-457-3762 to set up apt.Voter Registration

Green Valley Community Center, N Hwy 24

4-7 p.m. First and third Mondays

Wabaunsee 215 Kansas Ave.

Alma Kansas 66549Phone: 785-765-2421

Fax: 785-765-3704www.wabaunsee.kansasgov.comCounty Commission Meetings:

10 a.m. Mondays785-765-2421 to set up apt.

CITYALMA

326 Missouri AvenuePO Box 444

Alma, KS 66401785-765-3922

785-765-2263 Faxno general email

www.cityofalma-kansas.netCity Council Meetings:

6 p.m. First and third Tuesdays

BELVUE311 3rd St

Wamego, KS, 66547P.O. Box 27

Belvue, KS. 66407785-456-1597

cityofbelvue@yahoo.comwww.cityofbelvue.50megs.com

City Council Meetings: 2nd Mondays

McFARLAND415 Main St.

McFarland, KS. 66401785-765-2265

aewinkler@embarqmail.com.www.mcfarlandks.com/City Council Meetings: 7 p.m. Second Thursday

PAXICO201½ Newbury Ave..

Paxico, Ks. 66526785-636-5532

City Council Meeting:7:30 Third Tuesday

Senior Citizen monthly potluck, Paxico Senior CenterNoon Fourth Friday

ST. GEORGEP.O. Box 33214 1st St.

St. George, KS. 66535785-494-2558

stgeorge@scicablecom.comCity Council Meetings:

7 p.m. First WednesdaysSenior Citizens’ Pot Luck

12 Noon-Second TuesdaysMethodist Church Fellowship Hall

ST. MARYSP.O. Box 130

200 S 7thSt Marys, Kansas 66536

785-437-2311smctycm@earthlink.net

City Commission Meetings: 7 p.m. First and third Tuesdays

Planning CommissionCity Hall, 7:30 p.m. First Monday

Housing AuthorityWalnut I or II, 7 p.m. First Tuesday

Municipal Court1 p.m. First & Third Thursdays

Fire MeetingFire Station

7 p.m. Second ThursdayGolf CommissionGolf Clubhouse

6 p.m. Second Thursday

WAMEGO430 Lincoln St.

Wamego, KS 66547785-456-9119

www.wamego.orgCity Commission Meetings:

7 p.m. First and third TuesdaysConvention and Visitor’s Board

City Commission Room5:45 p.m. Fourth Monday

Historical SocietyMuseum Basement

6:30 p.m. Second MondayRecreation Commission

Recreation Office6:30 p.m. First Thursday

Wamego Housing AuthorityCommunity Building, 1201

Chrysler Drive6:30 p.m. Second Thursday

Senior CenterM-F 9 a.m. - Exercises, M-F 10:30 a.m. - Cards,

10 a.m. - Game Day, Second Thursday

5:30 p.m. - Fun Night, Every Friday

WESTMORELAND202 Main Street

PO Box 7Westmoreland, KS 66549

785-457-3361785-457-3708 Fax

westycity@bluevalley.netwww.cityofwestmorelandks.org

City Council Meetings:7 p.m. Second ThursdaysMasonic Lodge #257405 Main, Westmoreland

7 p.m. Second & Fourth MondaysAll Masons urged to attend

SCHOOLUSD 320Wamego

District Office: 785-456-7643www.usd320.com

Board of Education7 p.m. Middle School Library,

Second MondaySite Council

7 p.m. West Elementary Library, First Thursday

USD 329 Mill Creek

District Office: 785-765-3394www.usd329.com

USD 321 Kaw Valley

District Office: 785-437-2254www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us

School Board6:30 District Office Second Monday

USD 323 Rock Creek

District Office: 785-457-3732www.rockcreekschools.org

School Board7:00 p.m. RCHS, Second Wed.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Organizations

NOTICECorrections and Changes

can be made by callingor e-mailing us.

SmokeSignal

785-456-2602smokesig@wamego.net

3 Rivers Independent Living Center

8:30-4:30 M-F Walk ins welcome;Board Meetings 7 p.m. Third Tue.

officecoord@threeriversinc.orgAA meeting

8 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 519 1/2 Lincoln, Every Thursday

8 p.m. Westside Group, St. Bernard Education Center, Every Friday

Al-Anon meeting 7:30 p.m. 1006 8th St.

St. Bernard’s Education Building, First Monday

American Legion Auxiliary4:30 p.m. 900 Sandusky, Wamego,

Every TuesdaySertoma Club

Celebrations 507 1/2 Elm, WamegoNoon First & Third WednesdayHappy Go Lucky Seniors

Fellowship Hall, St. GeorgeNoon Second Tuesdays

NeighborhoodPreservation Association

7:30 p.m. Methodist Church, WamegoSecond Tuesday

Community Health Ministry10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., clinic, M-F,

903 6th, Wamego, Walk ins welcome

9-11 a.m. Beacon Center,St. George, Fourth Tuesdays

Wamego Dutch MillSweet Adelines

6:30-9:30 p.m.Filmore Ave, Topeka - MondaysAF & AM, Masonic Lodge

7:30 p.m. First & Third WednesdaysWestmoreland Community

Service Club6:30 p.m. United Methodist Church

Education BuildingThird Monday

Check your school district website for lunch menus

SUBMITTEDJerry Pitney (left) of Wamego was inducted into the Kan-sas Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame at the winter convention held last week in Manhattan.

Julie Schlegel to marry Justin Wren

Jay and Brenda Schlegel of Westmoreland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daugh-ter, Julie Dawn, to Justin Robert Wren, son of Steve

& Rachelle Wren of Clifton, Kan. and Dana & Diana Weatherhead of Belleville, Kan.

Justin is a graduate from Kansas State University and employed by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and is the Park Manager at Milford State Park. Julie is employed by the Farmers State Bank of West-moreland. A March 8th wedding is being planned.

2014 State Horse PanoramaThe 2014 State Horse Panorama was held at Rock

Springs Ranch on January 25 and 26, 2014. The pan-orama hosts the Hippology contests, quiz bowl, logo contest, public speaking and illustrated talks.

Hippology includes: written exam, slides test, team problem and stations.

Those attending from Pottawatomie County partici-pating in Senior Quiz Bowl and Hippology contests are pictured. Their team combined with Jackson County placed 2nd in Hippology and 4th in quiz bowl. Cassandra placed 6th as an individual in Hippology.

SUBMITTEDCassandra Ebert and Tragan Sutton, both from the Lucky Leven 4-H Club. Also pictured is their coach, Doug Ebert.

FOR TICKETS CALL 785-238-3906 ORVISIT WWW.JCLT.INFO

Emily Brazzle married Chris Lanoue

Nicholas, Danielle, and Bailey would like to announce the marriage of their parents, Emily Brazzle to Chris Lanoue. They were married on

November 2, 2013 in Topeka, Kansas with family pres-ent. Emily is the daughter of Bruce and Lois Brazzle of Wamego, and the granddaughter of Marie Brazzle and the late Walter “June” Brazzle and the late Marie Doll of Wamego. Chris is the son of Bob and Carol Lanoue of Baldwin City, Kansas.

Emily is a Teller Supervisor at KS State Bank in Manhattan, Kansas and Chris is employed at Cap-stone Development in Manhattan, Kansas.

The couple resides in Wamego.

Record

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•First Course- Soup with/without Bread Bowl or Dinner Salad

•Lighten the pALAte- Lime Sorbet, Dinner Rolls in baskets

•MAin Course- Pork Ribeye wrapped in bacon or Grilled Salmon, Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes & Steamed Asparagus

•Dessert- Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake (optional Strawberry Sauce) or Strawberry Cream Puff

Cheers

Happy Valentine’s Day

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M-F 6-11amSat/Sun 7a-2p

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404 Elm St. ~ Wamego785-456-7402

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A Singing ValentineFor that Special Someone

Manhattan’s LITTLE APPLE CHORUS will send an official Barbershop Quartet to an office, home, classroom or

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Now That’s Rural: R-TECH provides support ‘coast to coast’ By Ron Wilson

San Francisco, Califor-nia. A large metrorail con-struction project is under-way, with the rails support-ed by huge 40,000 pound abutments. A heavy duty metal frame-work attach-es to the a b u t m e n t s and supports those rails. Where do you suppose that metal f ramework was con-s t r u c t e d ? Would you believe, half-way across the continent in rural Kan-sas?

Doug Routh is the owner and founder of R-TECH Tools, the remarkable com-pany which built the frame-work for these abutments. Doug is a Kansan. He grad-uated from Wamego and went to trade school in Sali-na. He worked in Kansas City and came back to Wamego to work at what was then Baldersons Manu-facturing. For five years, he worked in a heavy equip-ment repair shop in Califor-nia.

When Doug heard that Caterpillar had purchased a controlling interest in Baldersons, he thought that might create an opportunity for related business in the

area. Doug and his wife Rachelle moved to Wamego again. In 1993, they set up a business known as R-TECH Tool and Machine, or R-TECH for short.

“We started out repairing machines and equipment

for contrac-tors or farm-ers,” Doug said. For the first few months, it was just Doug and R a c h e l l e . “I’d set up t h e machines , and she ran t h e m , ” Doug said.

She also did the books.

The company grew, but it has remained a true family business. “Every one of my kids works for me in some way,” Doug said. Rachelle still helps too. Their oldest daughter Chantel is the office manager, which includes handling human resources and accounting. Son Joshua oversees pur-chasing and tooling. Daughter Cassie enters orders and helps with accounting. Twin sons Jacob and Jordan are fresh-men at K-State, but also help on the shop floor and office. In fact, R-TECH now has more than 50 employees.

“We try real hard to take care of our people,” Doug said. “We have one of the

only climate-controlled shop floors around.”

In 2008, the company made the largest investment in the history of the busi-ness, purchasing a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art Versatech bridge mill. “It’s one of the few of that size in private hands around here,” Doug said. “That purchase has catapulted us to the next level.”

Today, the company does large parts manufacturing, CNC machining, welding and fabrication, and proto-type design and engineering.

“We work real close with customers, building prod-ucts that might not be prac-tical for them to do them-

selves,” Doug said. “We try to build a long-term rela-tionship, rather than run-ning from one job to the next.”

R-TECH has been described as “the machine shop of choice for major manufacturers.” One of those is Caterpillar, just as Doug had predicted back in 1993, but their customers extend across the nation and beyond.

An Italian engineering firm was stationed in Man-hattan doing repair work on Tuttle Creek reservoir. One of their engineers stopped in at R-TECH, saw the company’s machines at work, and asked if he could

bring his boss. In a few days, the boss came in and was so impressed that he called the superintendent in Boston and said, “You need to get plane tickets and come here immediately.” One week later, the super-intendent was there. R-TECH is now doing projects for this company.

What are some examples of R-TECH projects? In addition to the abutments for the San Francisco metrorail, the company has done work on undercar-riages for locomotives, bulldozer attachments in Waco, drilling rigs in West Virginia, silicon wafer bases in New York, and

amusement park rides across the country. R-TECH products have literally gone coast to coast.

That’s impressive for a company based in the rural community of Wamego, population 4,220 people. In fact, Doug and his fam-ily live south of the nearby unincorporated rural com-munity of Wabaunsee which has a population of fewer than 100 people. Now, that’s rural.

For more information, go to www.rtechtool.com

Editor’s Note: Ron Wil-son is the director of the Huck Boyd National Insti-tute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

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Washburn honors first year studentsFor the first time, Washburn students who have com-

pleted their initial semester of college with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher will be recognized formally by the university.

Invitations to the First Year Experience (FYE) Scholars ceremony and related events recently were sent to 549 Ichabods from 11 states and abroad. The scholars and their families are invited to partake in an afternoon and evening of celebration Feb. 5 on the Washburn campus.

“The hardest semester any student will face is the first semester. Transition from high school to university can be very difficult,” said Alan Bearman, dean of university libraries at Washburn University. Bearman’s responsi-bilities include oversight of Washburn’s FYE programs, including the newly required WU 101 transition course. To learn more about FYE at Washburn, which supports first time college students of any age, please visit http://www.washburn.edu/fye.

“What we’re doing is recognizing students who have done exceptionally well in that first semester and connecting them to their chosen majors, faculty and opportunities.”

Area students being recognized are: Virginia Ums-cheid, Belvue, Nursing; Michael Seeley, Paxico, Man-agement; Patrick McAtarian, Undeclared, Taylor Piper, Undeclared, and Gerard Pryor, Biology, all of St. Marys; and Rachel Darey, Accounting, and Madison Wiegers, Biology, both of Wamego.

Stewart inducted into PTK at CCCCCloud County Community College held its fall induc-

tion ceremony for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an interna-tional honor society for two-year colleges. The ceremony was held Nov. 4, at the college’s Concordia campus.

Students from the Concordia Campus were inducted into the Upsilon Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Marc Malone inducted the students during a ceremony in the presence of family members and other special guests. John Stewart, from St. Marys, is a sophomore at Cloud County Community College majoring in General Studies, and was inducted as a new member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Phi Theta Kappa, founded in 1918, recognizes and encourages academic achievement. PTK also provides opportunities for individual growth and development through leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service. Students who have completed at least 12 hours of trans-ferrable credit while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 are invited to join.

K-State announces Fall 2013 honorsMore than 3,500 Kansas State University students

have earned honors for their academic performance in the fall 2013 semester.

Students earning a GPA of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors..

Area honorees: Alma: Glenn Hafenstine, Abby Hei-gert, Schyler Rohleder, Ashley Stuewe, Bethanie Thar-man, Melissa Ebert; Belvue: Victoria Umscheid; Emmett: Kristal Channel, John Hauer, Kassidy Rob-bins; St. George: Alexandria Billings, Elizabeth Harn-er, Jonathan Harner, Mary Harner, Macy Haverkamp, Kendra Hodges, Thomas McAnerney, Torrey Peterson, Taylor Shope, Danielle McCulley; St. Marys: Matthew Eakes, Emily Hess, Simon Novelly, Christopher Chris-tensen, Devon McCarthy, Kayla Moylan, Theresa Toler, Luke Waliser; Wamego: Nickolas Appino, Katie Baker, Rebecca Biswell, Richard Biswell, Kerri Briggs, Shiann Bruce, Alison Burton, Hannah Condrey, Jay Disberger, Kathleen Duncan, Thomas Einck, Kristen Everett, Aaron Grunewald, Kevin Hamm, Dustina Heersink, Kevin Henne, Casey Hitch, Nick Johnson, Clara Kientz, Alicia Kilian, Lane Lindhorst, Trenton Modean, Zachary Nichols, Dawn Nowakowski, Shannon Oakley, Ryan Pachta, Zachary Peterson, Bailey Sanderson, Michaela Sievers, Joelle Sylvester, William Trieb, Hill-ary Velasco, Gabrielle Vontz, Victoria Vontz, Matthew Webb, Patricia Weisbender, Hallie Wolf, Tanner Wolf, Elizabeth Zabel; Westmoreland: Rachel Frank, Jessica Snapp; Wheaton: Rebecca Kohman, Stephanie Mur-ray, Christopher Wahl

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By Beth howell Day

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The Raiders got an early start to Friday night’s Homecoming game due to impending snow, but they were unable to take advan-tage and fell to the visiting, and unbeaten, Blue Jays 67-52.

Wamego had a good start. Eli Miller had back- to-back buckets to put the Raiders up 4-0. Sabetha snapped back from the charity line and nearly tied things up before Miller struck again. Then it was Trenton York’s turn as his pair of treys gave Wamego a significant 12-5 lead.

The rest of the quarter belonged to Sabetha as they posted 13 additional points, while holding Wamego to only three, for an 18-15 lead.

Things continued to slip away from the Raiders in the second period. Sabetha scored four times, includ-ing two three-pointers before Wamego was able to get on the board, and that was just a charity shot from Kyle Alderson. Sabetha landed another trey before the Raiders got into the period. Then York snapped in his third long shot, Miller scored and Jared Ayres finished the period. However, it wasn’t enough and Sabetha out-scored Wamego by 10, extending their lead to 37-24 at the half.

Wamego picked up the pace in the third quarter. Miller opened under the basket and Ayres contrib-uted a trey. He and miller added several more buck-ets to the Raider total, along with one from alder-son to tighten the game to 49-41.

Unfortunately, that was Wamego’s best quarter of the game, and they were unable to keep the momen-tum in the final period. They sent Sabetha to the free throw line, where the Blue Jays delivered, end-ing the game 67-52.

“Sabetha has a fine team,” said WHS Coach Troy Hemphill. “There’s a reason why they haven’t lost yet. They hit several shots in the second quarter and that was the difference in the game. I thought we defended OK and made them take perimeter shots, but they hit them. Our guys fought hard and had it at four points but couldn’t quite get it done. We had some things we needed to do better, but overall I really have no complaints about our effort or how we went about

playing the game. Trenton and Jared both hit shots for us to give us a chance and Eli Miller had his best game in a while. We’ve had a tough stretch of games here and we just need to keep our eyes up and keep pushing for-ward.”

York ended up with 15 on the night -- all treys; Miller and Ayres added 14 each; Alderson seven and John Ten Eyck, two.

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Lady Raiders Down Sabetha 54-39

Raiders fall to Sabetha 67-52

beth hoWell day, the Smoke SignalThe Raiders had a tough night for their Homecoming game, falling to the visiting Sabetha Blue Jays. Above, Anthony Gamino (12) gets past a Sabetha late in the game. (Right) Trent York (22) puts up one of his five treys on the night.

beth hoWell day, the Smoke SignalThe Lady Raiders win their Homecoming game Friday night. To the left, Emmy Landis (25) is up for a shot. Above, Jennifer Griffitt (5) gets a bucket.

By Beth howell Day

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Winter weather led to an early start for the Wamego girls Homecoming game -- and the Lady Raiders had a cold start.

However, they snapped back to take a 54-39 win from the visiting Lady Blue Jays.

While Allison Seufert nabbed the first bucket of the night, Sabetha came back strong and grabbed a 6-2 lead from the Lady Raiders. But it didn’t take long for Wamego to respond. Lanie Page stepped up, along with Seufert, to finish out the quarter with a 12-6 lead.

Caitlyn Claussen started off the second quarter action, then Sabetha crept to within four points. Wamego then began a scoring drive with Seufert and Claussen that ended up with them up 24-12 going into the locker room.

After the halftime break, the Lady Raiders and Lady Blue Jays were neck-and

neck in the third period. Wamego scoring in this period was balanced with contributions from Kaylee and Lanie Page, Maddie Vontz, and Seufert. They managed to out score Sabetha by a point, ending the quarter 37-24.

The final stanza was high scoring for both teams. Lanie Page started things off for the Lady Raiders, then Seufert jumped in. Lanie would go on to drop a couple more buckets and Jennifer Griffitt came in to score four points. When the game was over, the Lady Raiders had a 54-39 win.

Seufert and Lanie Page were both in double digits with 17 and 14 respective-ly. Kaylee Page added nine; Claussen, seven; Griffitt, four; Vontz, two; and Emmy Landis, one.

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Ten percent of sixth-graders say they have tried alcohol. By eighth grade, that

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Team players are: Back row-Rebecca White (Wamego), Cheyanne Brunner (Wamego), Eilish MacCharles (Manhat-tan), Mia Pariona (Manhattan), Hope Havenstein (Riley), Kylie Tindal (Riley); Front row-Kiersten Gillam (Manhattan), Anna Washburn (Manhattan), Taylor LeMay (Manhattan).

Little Apple Fusion 14 Silver of the Kansas Volleyball Club has competed in two tournaments in their season. After competing in their first tournament in Abilene they tied for third place out of 10 teams ranking them in the top 20 at number 18 out of over 80 teams across the state that had competed so far. Little Apple Fusion then competed in a local tournament coming out victorious as champions and remaining in the top 20 at number 17 out of over 150 teams competing. The team will continue their season competing in 4 more tournaments at various locations around the state. Little Apple Fusion is coached by Netipong Ritthisorn.

Wabaunsee Chargers hold ‘unique’ wrestling match; kids’ clubs invitedWabaunsee High School hosted a one-of-a-kind duel

wrestling tournament on Thursday, Jan. 30. The tourna-ment featured the high school teams from Wabaunsee, Onaga, and Burlingame, along with the kids wrestling club teams from those areas. Wrestlers from ages 4-18 years old competed in the same gym.

High school wrestlers pictured are (left) Wabaunsee Charger Storm Johnson wrestling Onaga Buffalo Andrew Beck; and (right) Wabaunsee Charger Chandler Polston wrestling Onaga Buffalor Thomas Manuel.

No results were made available by press time.

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Raiders do well at Baldwin Meet; Dalton Carley takes second

The Wamego Red Raider grapplers trav-eled to Baldwin on Sat-urday.

Individually, several placed at the event, with Dalton Carley leading the way with a silver fin-ish.

Also placing: Dylan Campbell, fourth; Joe Haug and Kasey Feyh, fifth; and Dylan Bloom, Colton Simonsson and Jacob Christie, eighth.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

106 -- Dylan Bloom -- pinned Mike McClaskey, EUD; lost by Major Decision to Tanner Snow, PV; lost by 5-3 decision to Levi Green, BAL; pinned Max Wash-burn; lost by 4-2 decision to

Jacob Berven.106 -- Angel Negron -- lost to Tate Withington, GOOD; defeated Cameron Cash, TON, 19-1 tech fall; lost to Max Washburn, 6-2.113 -- Colton Simonsson -- pinned by Cole Whitehair; bye; pinned Thomas Billard SJM; defeated Dominic Bulerakos, HOL 10-7; lost to Whitehair, 5-2.120 -- Jacob Christie -- pinned Jay Willcut, TON; pinned by Zane Braugh; pinned by Austin Ashley, RV; pinned Cody Wuthnow; lsot by 5-2 decision to Mront Enriquez, EUD.126 -- Dalton Carley -- bye; defeated Pallas Tye, RV, 13-2; defeated Tanner Gasteneau, GOOD, 6-2; lost to Caysen Smith, AB, 2-1.138 -- Joe Haug -- bye; lost to Brook Bahe, 15-0; defeated Noa Hart, RV; 11-10; pinned by Blake

Anguiano, AB; beat Chaz Epper-son, PV, 6-5.145 -- Tristan Neff -- pinned by Jesse Best, JW; pinned by Dako-ta Colhouer.160 -- Dylan Campbell -- pinned Colin Crabtree; pinned by Cory McCleary, BL; defeated Alex Henely, AB, 6-0; injury forfeit; pinned by McCleary.170 -- Ethan Simonson -- lost by 15-5 major decision to Trey Bender, AB; bye; pinned Alex Bejarano; lost by 9-7 decision to Drew House, GOOD.182 - Nathan McCown -- bye; pinned by Cordell Dunlop, PV; pinned by Zach Hollgrewe, BL; pinned by Etaan Dean, SFT.220 - Kasey Feyh -- bye; pinned Jake Phillips; pinned by Chandler Carter, DES; injury default over Nathan Bower, SJM.

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The annual meeting of the Pottawatomie County Rural Water District No. 2 will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014, at

7:30 p.m. at the District office located at 309 Second St. in Olsburg, Kansas.

The meeting will be held for the purpose of notifying all participating members on the progress of the Water District. Three year terms for two (2)

board member positions are up for election. Refreshments will be provided.

Mark Stephan retiring as long time Wamego High ADBy Beth howell Day

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For the last 14 years, Mark Stephan has been a familiar sight on the side-lines of Wamego High School events.

That comes to an end this year, as he has announced his retirement.

Before coming to Wamego, he taught three years at Emmett Grade school and then 17 years at St. Marys High School

In addition to serving as the AD, Stephan is also the assistant principal, and balancing those duties is what he considers his big-gest challenge.

“I think every adminis-trator encounters days when their planned tasks go out the window with the unexpected and urgent issue,” he said. “Specifi-cally with the position of AD, the rapid change in technology use has changed the way sports programs operate. There are more outside influenc-es that want access to our teams and our local busi-nesses that support our

schools.”Stephan is an ultimate

“people person” and it shows in the way he inter-acts with the students, fac-ulty, and parents.

He also says it’s people he works with that are the best.

“This ranges from the student-athletes, teachers and coaches, fellow league administrators, activity event staff, and the numer-ous administrators from around the state,” he said. “There are AD’s and coaches around the state that I have never met in person but communicate with via e-mail and on the phone frequently. I feel like I know them as well as many I have met personal-ly. Equally as important is to have organized an event well enough that the focus is on the student-athletes. I want every event to have the people in place to make an event operate as smoothly as possible.”

As with any job, there are ups and downs over the years, but Stephan has focused on the ups, and has special memories of those years -- especially the state championships.

“Every state champion-ship has been special,” he said. “I would have to say anyone who saw Coach Patton and the state cross country championship teams jump into the pond on the golf course would have a hard time forgetting that. We’ve had athletes who had injuries and lengthy rehabilitation come back and participate in sports. The look on their faces when they finally brought the note to be cleared for activity was priceless.

“I would also have to say the opportunity to work with Mr. Winter these past four years has been an experience I have greatly appreciated. I admire and respect the work he does with students and staff.”

Should anyone doubt the influence Stephan has had on Wamego athletics, one needs to look no further than Dale Burkholder, WHS head football coach.

“I interviewed with Tim Winter and Mark Stephan,” he said. “I quickly realized these are two guys I could trust and that’s why I’m at Wamego. They are straight

up, good guys and good for coaches and athletes.”

Burkholder, who is a retired AD himself, noted that the job is tough, really tough.

“Being an AD, that’s a train going down the track,” he said. “There is an engine pulling and an engine pushing. An AD is a

six-day-a-week job. They are the first ones at an event, and the last ones to leave. I’ve seen Mark on the scissor lift putting up banners before a basketball game and running around picking up all the pylons after a football game. It’s a job that will just wear you out.”

Editor’s Note: Covering WHS athletics, I worked with Mark for all of his 14years. I echo Coach Burkholder’s sentiments, Mark has, over the years, been great for Wamego High School and, from a media standpoint, great to work with as well. He will be missed.

BETH HOWELL DAY, THE SMOKE SIGNALMark Stephan brings a sense of fun to his job as Wamego High School Assistant Princi-pal/AD as demonstrated by his cheering ability at the Royal Valley game back in 2008.

St. Marys Wrestlers take second at Eureka TourneyThe St. Marys grapplers

earned 159.5 points to earn second place at the Eureka Wrestling Invitational held Saturday, Jan. 25.

El Dorado was first with 168 points.106 - Joe Gallegos (13-8) placed 1st and scored 28.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Joe Gallegos (St. Marys) 13-8 received a bye () (Bye); Quarterfinal - Joe Gallegos (St. Marys) 13-8 won by fall over Kyton Jansen (Fredonia) 3-1 (Fall 3:28); Semifinal - Joe Gallegos (St. Marys) 13-8 won by fall over Dal-las Parker (West Elk) 13-11 (Fall 4:56); 1st Place Match - Joe Gal-legos (St. Marys) 13-8 won by fall over Jarrett Johnson (Marion) 14-6 (Fall 5:15)113 - Kevin Moser (11-12) placed 4th and scored 14.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Mason Her-rman (El Dorado) 8-6 won by fall over Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 (Fall 1:05); Cons. Round 2 - Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 received a bye () (Bye); Cons. Round 3 - Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 won by disqualification over

Chris Owen (Remington) 5-10 (DQ)Cons. Semi - Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 won by fall over Dathon Weber (Eureka) 9-7 (Fall 4:24); 3rd Place Match - Mason Herrman (El Dorado) 8-6 won by fall over Kevin Moser (St. Marys) 11-12 (Fall 3:30); 120 - Hunter Marshall (7-10) place is unknown and scored 4.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Marshall (St. Marys) 7-10 won by fall over Kevin McKaughan (Remington) 4-13 (Fall 1:17) Quarterfinal - Sam Aylor (Fredonia) 21-5 won by fall over Hunter Marshall (St. Marys) 7-10 (Fall 3:00) Cons. Round 2 - Ryley Richardson (Caney Valley) 2-13 won by fall over Hunter Marshall (St. Marys) 7-10 (Fall 2:45)132 - Ethan Perry (2-10) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Black (Rose Hill) 5-4 won by fall over Ethan Perry (St. Marys) 2-10 (Fall 1:06) Cons. Round 1 - Ethan Perry (St. Marys) 2-10 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 2 - Ruben Rodriguez (Erie) 10-9 won by fall over Ethan Perry (St. Marys) 2-10 (Fall 4:57)138 - Corey Tyler (24-3) placed

3rd and scored 17.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Corey Tyler (St. Marys) 24-3 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Corey Tyler (St. Marys) 24-3 won by fall over Jacob Sharp (Chase County) 6-7 (Fall 0:55) Semifinal - Jake Wilson (Rose Hill) 19-3 won by decision over Corey Tyler (St. Marys) 24-3 (Dec 9-4) Cons. Semi - Corey Tyler (St. Marys) 24-3 won by major decision over Mike Armstrong (Iola) 13-4 (MD 10-2) 3rd Place Match - Corey Tyler (St. Marys) 24-3 won by decision over Zach Thornburg (Remington) 17-7 (Dec 6-4)145 - Greg Tooley (25-0) placed 1st and scored 28.50 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Greg Tooley (St. Marys) 25-0 won by fall over Tan-ner Vaughn (Coffeyville) 2-24 (Fall 1:15) Quarterfinal - Greg Tooley (St. Marys) 25-0 won by tech fall over Logan Sherman (Fredonia) 10-8 (TF-1.5 0:00 (18-2)Semifinal - Greg Tooley (St. Marys) 25-0 won by tech fall over Rem-ington Putter (Marion) 10-5 (TF-1.5 0:00 (18-2))1st Place Match - Greg Tooley (St. Marys) 25-0 won by tech fall over Chuck Schmidt (Eureka) 19-3 (TF-1.5 0:00 (26-11))

152 - Jayson Failer (19-6) placed 2nd and scored 22.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Jayson Failer (St. Marys) 19-6 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Jayson Failer (St. Marys) 19-6 won by fall over Blake Hollandsworth (Caney Valley) 13-11 (Fall 5:10) Semifinal - Jay-son Failer (St. Marys) 19-6 won by fall over Dakota Cline (Eureka) 13-6 (Fall 5:54) 1st Place Match - Gage Armstrong (El Dorado) 20-3 won by tech fall over Jayson Fail-er (St. Marys) 19-6 (TF-1.50:00 (15-0))160 - Bobby Bleakley (20-4) placed 3rd and scored 22.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 received a bye () (Bye) Champ. Round 2 - Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 won by fall over Calvin Montgomery (Chase County) 4-9 (Fall 0:22) Quarterfi-nal - Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 won by fall over Preston Nelson (Hillsboro) 16-10 (Fall 2:41) Semifinal - Lucas McMichael (Central of Burden) 8-3 won by decision over Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 (Dec 14-7) Cons. Semi - Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 won by fall over Josh Young

(Burlington) 18-10 (Fall 2:16) 3rd Place Match - Bobby Bleakley (St. Marys) 20-4 won by decision over john whitworth (Iola) 22-6 (Dec 15-8)182 - Shawn Wages (15-9) placed 2nd and scored 20.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Shawn Wages (St. Marys) 15-9 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Shawn Wages (St. Marys) 15-9 won by fall over Lane Hawley (Fredonia) 5-7 (Fall 0:52) Semifinal - Shawn Wages (St. Marys) 15-9 won by decision over Nathan Vander Linden (Burlington) 19-7 (Dec 12-10) 1st Place Match - Darick Jones (Clearwater) 21-1 won by fall over Shawn Wages (St. Marys) 15-9 (Fall 1:32)195 - Chris Akin (7-10) place is unknown and scored 4.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Chris Akin (St. Marys) 7-10 won by fall over Jacob Rowland (Remington) 0-4 (Fall 1:15) Quarterfinal - Joe Metzger (Burlington) 19-5 won by fall over Chris Akin (St. Marys) 7-10 (Fall 2:57) Cons. Round 2 - Wyatt Anderson (Caney Valley) 6-12 won by decision over Chris

Akin (St. Marys) 7-10 (Dec 8-2)285 - Tyler Morgan (5-10) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Morgan (St. Marys) 5-10 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Jacobb Burnett (El Dorado) 10-2 won by fall over Tyler Morgan (St. Marys) 5-10 (Fall 0:45) Cons. Round 2 - Tyler Morgan (St. Marys) 5-10 received a bye () (Bye) Cons. Round 3 - Kolvin Berry (West Elk) 12-13 won by fall over Tyler Morgan (St. Marys) 5-10 (Fall 2:00)

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,

v. Case No. 13-1157-JWL-KMH

PATRICIA ANN HEATH, A/K/A PATRICIA A. DERENNE, A/K/A PATTY DERENNE and KAW VALLEY STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE

By virtue of an Order Of Sale Of Real Estate issued out of the United State District Court for the District of Kansas, at Wichita, Kansas, in the above entitled case, I will, on Thursday, the 6th day of March, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., at the front door of the Pottawatomie County Courthouse, Westmoreland, Kansas, offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all of the right, title and interest of Defendants above-named in and to the following described real estate, commonly known as 504 State Street, Westmo-reland, and located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, to-wit:

Lots 18, Block 3, Mansfield Addition, Unit 4, City of Wamego, Pot-tawatomie County, Kansas.

Payment must be in the form of Cash, Cashier’s Check, Money Order or Certified Check made payable to the United States District Court and will be accepted as follows:

Less than $25,000 - Entire amount due at conclusion of sale;

$25,000-$100,000 - 10% down with the remainder delivered to the United States Marshal’s Service Office by close of the business day;

More than $100,000 - 10% down with the remainder delivered to the United States Marshal’s Service Office within five working days

The contact person regarding inquiries about the above-property is Kent Colwell, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural De-velopment, (785) 628-3081.

The real property levied on is the property of Defendants and will be sold without appraisal, subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments and with a three month right of redemption to satisfy said Order of Sale.

United States Marshal’s Office, Topeka, Kansas, this 17th day of January, 2014.

Craig Beam, Acting United States Marshal District of Kansas

Public Notices 310 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

DISTRICT OF KANSAS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,

v. Case No. 13-4091-EFM-JPO

TODD P. BOWERS and ALIANNA A. BOWERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue of an Order Of Sale Of Real Estate issued out of the United State District Court for the District of Kansas, at Topeka, Kansas, in the above entitled case, I will, on Thursday, the 27th day of February, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., at the front door of the Pottawatomie County Courthouse, Westmoreland, Kan-sas, offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, all of the right, title and interest of Defendants above-named in and to the following described real estate, com-monly known as 504 State Street, Westmoreland, and located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, to-wit:

Lots 40, 41 and 42, Cochrun’s Cochrun’s First Addition to the Townsite of Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.

Payment must be in the form of Cash, Cashier’s Check, Money Order or Certified Check made payable to the United States Dis-trict Court and will be accepted as follows:

Less than $25,000 - Entire amount due at conclusion of sale;

$25,000-$100,000 - 10% down with the remainder delivered to the United States Marshal’s Service Office by close of the busi-ness day;

More than $100,000 - 10% down with the remainder delivered to the United States Marshal’s Service Office within five (5) work-ing days

The contact person regarding inquiries about the above-property is Kent Colwell, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, (785) 628-3081.

Said real property is levied on as the property of Defendants above-named and will be sold without appraisal, subject to any unpaid real property taxes or special assessments and with a three (3) month right of redemption, to satisfy said Order of Sale.

United States Marshal’s Office, Topeka, Kansas, this 13th day of January, 2014.

Craig Beam, Acting United States Marshal District of Kansas

Public Notices 310

WATER TOWER PAINTING

The City of Wamego is requesting proposals from qualified firms for repainting the exterior of the City’s 500,000 gallon elliptical pedestal type water storage tower, located at 2601 West Highway 24. Work will consist of creating a balloon design on the tower with lettering. Proposal information is available at the Wamego City Office, 430 Lincoln Ave., PO Box 86, Wamego, KS 66547-0086. Inquiries call: (785) 456-9119. Proposals will be due at the City Office by 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27th 2014. The City of Wamego reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted for any or no reason.

from qualified firms for repainting the exterior of the City’s 500,000 gallon elliptical pedestal type water storage tower, located at

The City of Wamego is requesting proposals The City of Wamego is requesting proposals

pedestal type water storage tower, located at 2601 West Highway 24. Work will consist of creating a balloon design on the tower with creating a balloon design on the tower with lettering. Proposal information is available at the Wamego City Office, 430 Lincoln Ave., PO Box 86, Wamego, KS 66547-0086. Inquiries call: (785) 456-9119. Proposals will be due at the City Office by 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27th 2014. The City of Wamego reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted for any or no reason.

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Drivers -! CDL-A. Train and work forus! Professional, focused CDL train-ing available. Choose CompanyDriver, Owner Operator, Lease Op-erator or Lease Trainer. (877)369-7885 www.CentralTruckDriving-Jobs.com

Ebert Construction Co., Inc. has im-mediate openings for hard workingLaborers ($10.50 - $13.50) and Car-penters ($15.50 - $18.00) for ourbridge division. No experience nec-essary. Current & upcoming jobs lo-cated in Osage, Pottawatomie, andRiley Counties. Limited travel reim-bursements may apply. Must havedependable transportation. Requestapplication at 785-456-2455 oremail@ebertconstruction.com.Pre-Employment Drug Screening.Equal Opportunity Employer.

Field Representative FT position withbusy non-profit agency. Responsibili-ties: provide training, technical assis-tance, presentations and informationto volunteers, community groups andservice providers in 18-county area.Requires excellent organizational, in-terpersonal and communicationskills, computer experience andgenuine concern for older Kansans.Experience with nonprofit organiza-tions and aging network preferred.Requires daytime travel and validdriver's license. Also BA or BS incommunity education gerontology,family studies, communication or re-lated area or at least four years rele-vant work experience. Send coverletter, resume and three referencesby 5 p.m. February 14, 2014 to theNorth Central-Flint Hills Area Agencyon Aging, 401 Houston St., Manhat-tan, KS 66502. EOE/AA.

OTR Drivers needed for Solo &Team Positions. Midwest and WestCoast Traffic Lanes, Competitivepay, Assigned 2013 and 2014 Ken-worths. Safety/Productivity Incen -tives, Consistent Miles, Call800-645-3748

Miscellaneous 270 DISH TV Retai ler. Start ing$19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Broad-band Internet starting $14.95/month(where available.) Ask About SAMEDAY Installation! CALL Now!1-800-723-7142

You can become an expert in HVACinstallation and repair. Pinnacle Ca-reer Institute Online HVAC educationin as little as 12 months. Call us to-day: 1-877-651-3961 or go online:www.HVAC-Online-Education.com

Announcements 330 "An Assisted Living Center" Also of-fering respite & day care! VintagePark of Wamego, 1607 4th St. Jenni-fer Payton, 785-456-8997.

Help Wanted 370 Ad Sales/Development Marketing PTposition with busy non-profit agency.Requires stong initiative, outgoingpersonality and excellent organiza-tional and communication skills. Du-ties include marketing Agency serv-ices including recruitment of eventsponsors and ad sales. Requires at-tention to detail, computer skills, in-cluding Excel and word. In-designskills and sales experience a plus.Position open until filled. Pleasesend cover letter, resume and threereferences to: Search Committee,NC-FH AAA, 401 Houston St., Man-hattan, KS 66502. EOE/AA.

CDL Night Drivers - Humboldt, KS.Pacer Energy, an affiliate of theNichols Companies has the followingopen positions for Night Drivers atour facility in Humboldt, KS. Musthave a Class A CDL, clean record,hazmat & tanker experience. Submitresume to Hr@nbiservices.comMust include job title/job location inthe subject line. www.Nicholsbroth-ersinc.com

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Banking

24325 Oregon Trail Rd

ASAP LOCKSMITHINGHarold “Red” Stowers

Locksmith785-437-2727

Locksmith

Dr. Gail H. McPeak OPTOMETRIST

414 Lincoln, Wamego

Mon-Fri 8-5 Please Call(CLOSED 12-1) For AppointmentSaturday 8-12 456-2247

Optometry

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Welcome to Life Without Pests!(785) 537-9188800-748-8287

Pest Control

Propane

Jarrod Wanklyn

(785)799-5548 or 800-794-2019

Vermillion Valley Equine Center• Showing • Training • Instruction •

• Boarding • Horse Sales • Equipment •

Ann White10705 Camp Creek Rd.

Belvue, Ks 66407785-456-2743

Stables

S300 Bobcat for hire.Featuring the SG-60 Stump Grinder.

We do stump removal & Clean up properties- outside.

For Free Estimates Call:(H) 785-457-3918 Anytime to leave message.

(C) 785-477-3163 After 4 p.m. daily.or email: stumper_jim@yahoo.com

Jim & Martha Mooneyham, Owners

Stump Removal

CoaltrainInsulation /Cellulose /Foam

Free estimates

Rick Johnson 785-456-4301 Owner Wamego

877-456-7836(Toll Free)

Insulation

Larry Wilson ConstructionInterior and exterior carpentry work to include:

New structures, additions, and garages. Install siding, replace windows and doors.

Remodel baths &Kitchens. Wall and floor tiling.Concrete work, decks and screened porches.

No job too small.Licensed and Insured.

785-456-9984 or 456-5016

Construction

Insurance

530 W. Bertrand, St. Marys, KS785-437-2332

VaubelInsurance Agency

Tiekka Vaubel

Auto • Business • HomeLife • Workers Compensation

Automotive

Antiques

2 Shops in Paxico, KS-Main Street Antiques, 204 Main St.-Country Bank Antiques, 206 Main St.

Open 7 Days a WeekAuntpegsantiques.com

785-636-5551

Aunt Peg’s Antiques

Tree Service

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Steel sold by the foot. 785-537-5166

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Ford Collision

Repair 785-776-4004 1-800-257-4004

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~Rental vehicles on location ~Free shuttle rides, to and from,

anywhere in Manhattan ~PAINTLESS dent removal

~Direct repair facility for several major insurance companies

~Repair all models *Guarantee would not to rust repair

Located Conveniently in Manhattan At 7920 E. Hwy. 24

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Carefully designed 4294 sq ft ofelegant living on 3 ac. CWP cabi-nets, granite. $489,000Beautiful home on heavily wooded1.9 Acre lot. Newer kitchen cabi-nets, large patio & deck $265,000

4BR 2 BA fenced yard, heatedgrg, new patio. Walk out bsmt,$3,500 closing costs. $225,000Looking for a unique property?Solid log home, wood FP, patio& courtyard. $254,900

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1826 Tuttle Creek Blvd. Manhattan, Kansas 539-2565 • 800-848-2565

Celebrating 31 years!Jim Brandenburg, Owner

“Our Reputation is Your Guarantee”

.commanhattanmotorswww.

Wanted to Buy 720

Houses For Rent 770 Victoian style house in Alma. Woodfloors, 2-3 bed, garage, 2 story, pre-fer no pets. $725/mo 785-313-3110.

Real Estate For Sale 780

By Doug DunafonJust north of Wamego in Brook Ridge Subdivision.

Features: 3 BR, 2 BA, 3 car garage on full unfinished daylight, walk-out basement.

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Vern & Jan WegnerBrokers

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Houses For Rent 770 1 bedroom house in Wamego. Smallbut nice. $650/mo CH/CA. W/Dhookups. No pets. No smoking.(785)317-9319.

3 bedroom house in Westmorelandfor rent. Comes with stove andfridge. Call 458-2525 or 458-9710 af-ter 5pm.

4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 level ranch,large garage, appliances negotiable,Wabaunsee, $1250/mo. deposit, im-mediate occupancy. 456-7815.

For rent: 2 story farm house! 3bd,1ba, 9 miles southeast of Wamego.Call 785-458-8381.

Go to www.wamegorentals.com for acurrent list of available properties.Sponsored by Crossroads Real Es-tate Auction, LLC.

House located at 1206 7th St.,Wamego. 4bd, all appliances, goodsize basement, carport, C/H/C/A.$1050/mo plus deposit. Call Jim orAmy 785-428-3531 or Adam456-6936.

Business Prop. For Rent 730First Month Rent Free. Office spacesstarting from $180, commercialspace 800sqft $500, utilities in -cluded, lease required. 530-532 W.Bertrand Ave., St. Marys. Call785-437-2780.

Office Space for Rent. 25ft x 40ft.Main street location. $550/mo. Call785-556-7975.

Rooms, Apts. For Rent 740 2 BR Apt. W/D facilities, CH/CA.Pets welcome. $650/mo. Call785-456-4600.

2 story, 3 BR apartment for rent. 1.5BA, Stove, refrigerator & dish washerinclude. W/D hook-ups. CH/CA.Available now. Pets welcome.$750/mo. Call 785-456-4600.

Apartment for rent in Westmoreland.W/D hookups, large backyard and apatio. Call 785-456-2382 or785-456-7456.

For rent in St. Marys. Duplex 2bd,1ba, attached garage plus storageroom, C/A, C/H. Call 785-437-2729.

Two bedroom apartment located inWamego at 700 Elm. Available im-mediately. Dishwasher, Refrigerator,stove, laundry facilities on site. NOPETS. $550/mo with deposit ofsame. 12 month lease. Call785-456-7083.

Livestock, Feed & Seed 570 Hay for sale! Round bales, netwrapped. Brome and Prairie hay. Allin shed. 785-456-4179

Sporting Goods 610 GUN SHOW FEB. 8-9 SAT. 9-5 &SUN. 9-3 HUTCHINSON STATEFAIRGROUNDS (2000 N POPLAR)BUY-SELL-TRADE INFO: (563)927-8176

Automobiles 680 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, V8,Goodyear tires, 25 mpg hwy, greatcar, 169,000. $2,400 cal l785-456-1557.

Trucks 690

Buying rebuildable or salvage cars and trucks. Evening and weekend

pickup available.We sell used vehicles,

used parts, new and used tires. Ask for Mike, 785-456-7306 or 785-456-5433

We also do automotive repair.

Wamego Truck and Auto

Auctions 550

Rottinghaus Consignment Auction

Wanted: Farm and Industrial

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@ 10 A.M.Jct. Hwy 36 & 99

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February 8th 2014Contact Terry @ 785-353-2525

Cell: 785-799-5141

Livestock, Feed & Seed 570

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information or to request a catalog

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Musical Instruments 440 PIANO OF THE WEEK: Like-newEverett Console, cherry. Comparablenew, over $6,500. SPECIAL: $2488!View online at piano4u.com.Mid-America Piano, Manhattan.800-950-3774.

Misc For Sale 530 Johnny Dollar consignment, MainStreet, Rossville, KS: clothing; $$greeting cards; collectibles; carpetremnants; gently-used furniture. 9am-5pm Tues Ð Fri; 9 am Ð 2 pmSat.

Antiques 540

Wagon Wheel Antiques

785-313-3110

Open Fridays & Saturdays 12-5pm

Jan. 25th - Feb. 14th

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Attorney at Law25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Divorce • Injury • CustodyCharles W. (Chuck) Harper L.L.C.785-539-8100 400 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS.

charper@msn.com

Attorney

Banking

24325 Oregon Trail Rd

ASAP LOCKSMITHINGHarold “Red” Stowers

Locksmith785-437-2727

Locksmith

Dr. Gail H. McPeak OPTOMETRIST

414 Lincoln, Wamego

Mon-Fri 8-5 Please Call(CLOSED 12-1) For AppointmentSaturday 8-12 456-2247

Optometry

www.americanpestonline.com

• Pest, Termite, Bat, Wildlife, Bird, Bed Bug, Mole and Rodent Control

• Mold and Termite Inspections• Gutter Cleaning and Door Sweep Installation

Welcome to Life Without Pests!(785) 537-9188800-748-8287

Pest Control

Propane

Jarrod Wanklyn

(785)799-5548 or 800-794-2019

Vermillion Valley Equine Center• Showing • Training • Instruction •

• Boarding • Horse Sales • Equipment •

Ann White10705 Camp Creek Rd.

Belvue, Ks 66407785-456-2743

Stables

S300 Bobcat for hire.Featuring the SG-60 Stump Grinder.

We do stump removal & Clean up properties- outside.

For Free Estimates Call:(H) 785-457-3918 Anytime to leave message.

(C) 785-477-3163 After 4 p.m. daily.or email: stumper_jim@yahoo.com

Jim & Martha Mooneyham, Owners

Stump Removal

CoaltrainInsulation /Cellulose /Foam

Free estimates

Rick Johnson 785-456-4301 Owner Wamego

877-456-7836(Toll Free)

Insulation

Larry Wilson ConstructionInterior and exterior carpentry work to include:

New structures, additions, and garages. Install siding, replace windows and doors.

Remodel baths &Kitchens. Wall and floor tiling.Concrete work, decks and screened porches.

No job too small.Licensed and Insured.

785-456-9984 or 456-5016

Construction

Insurance

530 W. Bertrand, St. Marys, KS785-437-2332

VaubelInsurance Agency

Tiekka Vaubel

Auto • Business • HomeLife • Workers Compensation

Automotive

Antiques

2 Shops in Paxico, KS-Main Street Antiques, 204 Main St.-Country Bank Antiques, 206 Main St.

Open 7 Days a WeekAuntpegsantiques.com

785-636-5551

Aunt Peg’s Antiques

Tree Service

• TREE REMOVAL & TRIMMING• REASONABLE RATES• FREE ESTIMATES• INSURED

Ken Honig ~ 785-305-0295

GOT

Email it to:smokesig@wamego.net

Email Us your

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Repair

The FurniTure repair Shoprepair & refinish all types of furniture

Handmade Replicas of Early American Furniture, Caning & Rush Chair Repair, Old Trunk Restoration,

Antiques for Sale DaviD & BarBara LamBert

8083 e hwy 24, ManhaTTan

785-539-3116

Smoke SignalYou can find us anywhere!Just call us and order your

subscription to keep up to date on Local news and sports

$27.00Out of State Military

and APO/FPOAll taxes included. Payable in advance

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Call or Email785-456-2602

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Built So-WellLarge inventory of Redline

trailer parts for utilities, stock, horse, and gooseneck trailers.

Steel sold by the foot. 785-537-5166

Trailer Parts

AutomotiveDick Edwards

Ford Collision

Repair 785-776-4004 1-800-257-4004

~Guaranteed repairs for as long as you own your vehicle

~Rental vehicles on location ~Free shuttle rides, to and from,

anywhere in Manhattan ~PAINTLESS dent removal

~Direct repair facility for several major insurance companies

~Repair all models *Guarantee would not to rust repair

Located Conveniently in Manhattan At 7920 E. Hwy. 24

407 Lincoln Ave.Wamego, KS. 66547785-456-2602

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Attorney at Law25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Divorce • Injury • CustodyCharles W. (Chuck) Harper L.L.C.785-539-8100 400 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS.

charper@msn.com

Attorney

Banking

24325 Oregon Trail Rd

ASAP LOCKSMITHINGHarold “Red” Stowers

Locksmith785-437-2727

Locksmith

Dr. Gail H. McPeak OPTOMETRIST

414 Lincoln, Wamego

Mon-Fri 8-5 Please Call(CLOSED 12-1) For AppointmentSaturday 8-12 456-2247

Optometry

www.americanpestonline.com

• Pest, Termite, Bat, Wildlife, Bird, Bed Bug, Mole and Rodent Control

• Mold and Termite Inspections• Gutter Cleaning and Door Sweep Installation

Welcome to Life Without Pests!(785) 537-9188800-748-8287

Pest Control

Propane

Jarrod Wanklyn

(785)799-5548 or 800-794-2019

Vermillion Valley Equine Center• Showing • Training • Instruction •

• Boarding • Horse Sales • Equipment •

Ann White10705 Camp Creek Rd.

Belvue, Ks 66407785-456-2743

Stables

S300 Bobcat for hire.Featuring the SG-60 Stump Grinder.

We do stump removal & Clean up properties- outside.

For Free Estimates Call:(H) 785-457-3918 Anytime to leave message.

(C) 785-477-3163 After 4 p.m. daily.or email: stumper_jim@yahoo.com

Jim & Martha Mooneyham, Owners

Stump Removal

CoaltrainInsulation /Cellulose /Foam

Free estimates

Rick Johnson 785-456-4301 Owner Wamego

877-456-7836(Toll Free)

Insulation

Larry Wilson ConstructionInterior and exterior carpentry work to include:

New structures, additions, and garages. Install siding, replace windows and doors.

Remodel baths &Kitchens. Wall and floor tiling.Concrete work, decks and screened porches.

No job too small.Licensed and Insured.

785-456-9984 or 456-5016

Construction

Insurance

530 W. Bertrand, St. Marys, KS785-437-2332

VaubelInsurance Agency

Tiekka Vaubel

Auto • Business • HomeLife • Workers Compensation

Automotive

Antiques

2 Shops in Paxico, KS-Main Street Antiques, 204 Main St.-Country Bank Antiques, 206 Main St.

Open 7 Days a WeekAuntpegsantiques.com

785-636-5551

Aunt Peg’s Antiques

Tree Service

• TREE REMOVAL & TRIMMING• REASONABLE RATES• FREE ESTIMATES• INSURED

Ken Honig ~ 785-305-0295

GOT

Email it to:smokesig@wamego.net

Email Us your

smokesig@wamego.net

Repair

The FurniTure repair Shoprepair & refinish all types of furniture

Handmade Replicas of Early American Furniture, Caning & Rush Chair Repair, Old Trunk Restoration,

Antiques for Sale DaviD & BarBara LamBert

8083 e hwy 24, ManhaTTan

785-539-3116

Smoke SignalYou can find us anywhere!Just call us and order your

subscription to keep up to date on Local news and sports

$27.00Out of State Military

and APO/FPOAll taxes included. Payable in advance

Just

Call or Email785-456-2602

Smokesig@wamego.net

SubScriptionS

Built So-WellLarge inventory of Redline

trailer parts for utilities, stock, horse, and gooseneck trailers.

Steel sold by the foot. 785-537-5166

Trailer Parts

AutomotiveDick Edwards

Ford Collision

Repair 785-776-4004 1-800-257-4004

~Guaranteed repairs for as long as you own your vehicle

~Rental vehicles on location ~Free shuttle rides, to and from,

anywhere in Manhattan ~PAINTLESS dent removal

~Direct repair facility for several major insurance companies

~Repair all models *Guarantee would not to rust repair

Located Conveniently in Manhattan At 7920 E. Hwy. 24

407 Lincoln Ave.Wamego, KS. 66547785-456-2602

email: smokesig@wamego.netwww.thewamegosmokesignal.com

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Attorney at Law25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Divorce • Injury • CustodyCharles W. (Chuck) Harper L.L.C.785-539-8100 400 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS.

charper@msn.com

Attorney

Banking

24325 Oregon Trail Rd

ASAP LOCKSMITHINGHarold “Red” Stowers

Locksmith785-437-2727

Locksmith

Dr. Gail H. McPeak OPTOMETRIST

414 Lincoln, Wamego

Mon-Fri 8-5 Please Call(CLOSED 12-1) For AppointmentSaturday 8-12 456-2247

Optometry

www.americanpestonline.com

• Pest, Termite, Bat, Wildlife, Bird, Bed Bug, Mole and Rodent Control

• Mold and Termite Inspections• Gutter Cleaning and Door Sweep Installation

Welcome to Life Without Pests!(785) 537-9188800-748-8287

Pest Control

Propane

Jarrod Wanklyn

(785)799-5548 or 800-794-2019

Vermillion Valley Equine Center• Showing • Training • Instruction •

• Boarding • Horse Sales • Equipment •

Ann White10705 Camp Creek Rd.

Belvue, Ks 66407785-456-2743

Stables

S300 Bobcat for hire.Featuring the SG-60 Stump Grinder.

We do stump removal & Clean up properties- outside.

For Free Estimates Call:(H) 785-457-3918 Anytime to leave message.

(C) 785-477-3163 After 4 p.m. daily.or email: stumper_jim@yahoo.com

Jim & Martha Mooneyham, Owners

Stump Removal

CoaltrainInsulation /Cellulose /Foam

Free estimates

Rick Johnson 785-456-4301 Owner Wamego

877-456-7836(Toll Free)

Insulation

Larry Wilson ConstructionInterior and exterior carpentry work to include:

New structures, additions, and garages. Install siding, replace windows and doors.

Remodel baths &Kitchens. Wall and floor tiling.Concrete work, decks and screened porches.

No job too small.Licensed and Insured.

785-456-9984 or 456-5016

Construction

Insurance

530 W. Bertrand, St. Marys, KS785-437-2332

VaubelInsurance Agency

Tiekka Vaubel

Auto • Business • HomeLife • Workers Compensation

Automotive

Antiques

2 Shops in Paxico, KS-Main Street Antiques, 204 Main St.-Country Bank Antiques, 206 Main St.

Open 7 Days a WeekAuntpegsantiques.com

785-636-5551

Aunt Peg’s Antiques

Tree Service

• TREE REMOVAL & TRIMMING• REASONABLE RATES• FREE ESTIMATES• INSURED

Ken Honig ~ 785-305-0295

GOT

Email it to:smokesig@wamego.net

Email Us your

smokesig@wamego.net

Repair

The FurniTure repair Shoprepair & refinish all types of furniture

Handmade Replicas of Early American Furniture, Caning & Rush Chair Repair, Old Trunk Restoration,

Antiques for Sale DaviD & BarBara LamBert

8083 e hwy 24, ManhaTTan

785-539-3116

Smoke SignalYou can find us anywhere!Just call us and order your

subscription to keep up to date on Local news and sports

$27.00Out of State Military

and APO/FPOAll taxes included. Payable in advance

Just

Call or Email785-456-2602

Smokesig@wamego.net

SubScriptionS

Built So-WellLarge inventory of Redline

trailer parts for utilities, stock, horse, and gooseneck trailers.

Steel sold by the foot. 785-537-5166

Trailer Parts

AutomotiveDick Edwards

Ford Collision

Repair 785-776-4004 1-800-257-4004

~Guaranteed repairs for as long as you own your vehicle

~Rental vehicles on location ~Free shuttle rides, to and from,

anywhere in Manhattan ~PAINTLESS dent removal

~Direct repair facility for several major insurance companies

~Repair all models *Guarantee would not to rust repair

Located Conveniently in Manhattan At 7920 E. Hwy. 24

407 Lincoln Ave.Wamego, KS. 66547785-456-2602

email: smokesig@wamego.netwww.thewamegosmokesignal.com

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SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNAL

Mustang King and QueenRock Creek Winter Royalty was held during half-time of the boy’s home basketball game Friday night. Will Henry, son of Bill and Laurie Henry, was crowned king. Jory Harshbarg-er, daughter of Kathy Ryan and Scott Harshbarger was crowned queen.

‘Stangs ‘Go for the Gold’

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALSt. Marys Bear Cole Simecka (#2) makes a fast break to the basket while Rock Creek Mustang Ryan Schneider (#14) moves with him on defense.

Rock Creek downs league rivals 57-21 to win ‘Royalty Game’ Friday night

BY JACY JOHNSTON

Smoke Signal Intern

The Rock Creek Mus-tangs were Going for the Gold during their Winter Royalty game against the St. Marys Bears on Friday, Jan. 31.

After a won jump ball, Rock Creek began the game with an 11-0 offen-sive drive during the first four minutes of the quarter.

Senior James Stewart put the Bears on the score-board with two field goals, and Rock Creek finished the quarter with a 16-4 lead.

The Bears’ offense took to it starting the second quarter with made shots by Stewart and freshman Jef-fery Kleinsmith. The Mus-tangs stayed in the game

with senior Ryan Schnei-der and sophomores Jared Garcia and Carson Becker making six of seven free throws. Ending the half offensively for Rock Creek was sophomore Trystan Buss with a two and Schneider with a three. Sophomore Jared Schoe-mann scored the last buck-et of the half for St. Marys, making the half time score lean in favor of Rock Creek 33-16.

Starting the third quarter by trading buckets, Rock Creek gained momentum and outscored the Bears 18-9 to go into the fourth quarter leading 51-24.

Both teams’ offenses slowed in the final quarter with a running clock through some of the min-

utes and Rock Creek was able to grab their gold win-ning 57-21.

Rock Creek’s season was set to continue on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Centra-lia. Weather could have affected the game.

On Friday, Feb. 7, the Mustangs will travel to Riley County and on Tues-day, Feb. 11, will host the Marysville Bulldogs in Flush.

BOX SCORE

RC 16-17-18-6St. Marys 4-12-8-7RC- Goodmiller 1, Schneider 18, Feldkamp 2, Nider 4, Becker 13, Buss 4, Garcia 13, Rogge 2St. Marys- Simecka 6, Stewart 14, Schoemann 3, Foster 2, Kleinsmith 6

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALMustang Carson Becker (#44) goes up for a shot while Bears Cole Simecka (#2) and John Homan (#32) attempt to block him from front and back.