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COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO MEET ON SUNDAY, FEB. 23

The Pottawatomie County Republicans are sponsoring a “meet and greet” for office holders and candidates from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Masonic Hall Build-ing, 519 Lincoln, Wamego.Invited officials include national, state and local office holders and candidates.There will also be a free will spaghetti dinner.

COUNTY DEMOCRATS TO MEET ON TUESDAY, FEB. 25

The Pottawatomie County Democrats will hold their February meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Green Valley Com-munity Center, 3770 Green Valley Rd., Man-hattan.Arrive at 6 for a pot luck dinner, please bring a side dish. Jim Sherow, Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, is the featured speaker.

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BREAKFAST SERVED AT COMMUNITY CENTER

The Wheaton Community Center will be having a breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 23, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. They will be serving sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. This is a free will donation.

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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SITE COUNCIL, PTO TO MEET

Central Elementary Site Council and PTO will meet on Thursday, February 20. The Site Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. fol-lowed by the PTO meeting at 6:45 p.m. Both meetings will be in the library. Please feel free to join us. Child care will be provided.

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Thanks Producers!

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNAL

Thanking ag producers for 51 Years!“Thank you to all of you for what you have done for our country and our region,” Chris Hupe, Wamego Chamber of Commerce, said just before Mike Morton, Bluestem Electric, led the prayer at the 51st Annual Agriculture Appreciation Night on Saturday at Concordia Tractor Inc. in Wamego. The night started with a social hour followed by a barbeque meal and entertainment from the Pott County Posse. This event was sponsored by the Wamego Chamber of Commerce and over 125 area businesses and individuals with a turn-out of over 450 people.

Health Center opens cardiac rehab programWamego Health Center

announces the opening of their outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program. The program will bene-fit people who have, or are recov-ering from heart conditions or procedures, such as cardiovascu-lar disease, angina or heart attack, heart surgery (coronary artery bypass, valve repair or replace-ment, and heart transplant) and interventional procedures (angio-plasty or stent placement).

Wamego Health Center’s car-diac rehabilitation program involves individualized exercise programs, education, nutritional counseling, and support from a team of professionals who are dedicated to improving their patients overall quality of life. Programs are designed to meet the individual needs of the patient. Sessions are typically one hour, three times a week,

over a twelve week period. The sessions are held in the Heart-land Rehab department located in the hospital.

“Cardiac Rehab will offer enormous benefits to our com-munity,” said Steve Land, Direc-

tor of Rehabilitation at Wamego Health Center. “Offering new services to our patients is a big part of our mission and we are excited to offer this type of life-style altering therapy.”

According to the American

Heart Association, cardiovascular disease accounts for almost 50% of all deaths in the U.S. Wamego Health Center is taking a proac-tive approach to offer this pro-gram for our patients to reduce the risk of hospital readmissions and to allow people to live their life to their fullest potential.

Medicare and most commer-cial health insurance plans cover cardiac rehabilitation, although only one in four cardiac patients actually enroll in a program. Shannan Flach, CEO at Wamego Health Center states, “Although a physician’s prescription is required to take part in Wamego Health Center’s cardiac rehabili-tation program, the patient has the right to choose where they get treatment. We encourage patients to speak with one of our team members to see if we are the best option for them.”

SUBMITTEDNikki Fager works with Dustin Cragg in the new Wamego Health Cen-ter cardiac rehab program area.

Catholic church can stay a little longer at former facilities

BY BETH HOWELL DAY

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St. Bernard Catholic Church will be able to use the facilities sold to USD 320 a little bit lon-ger, but on a month-to-month basis.

The board made the decision at the regular meeting held Mon-day, Feb. 10.

In the original agreement between the two entities, the dis-trict was to receive possession of part of the property in May 2014 and the rest in July of 2015. The church asked that be extended until May 2015 to be sure the new parish hall is complete.

At the January meeting, sever-al board members suggested that the facilities committee weigh in on the issue before the district made the decision.

Monday night, Superintendent Denise O’Dea reported that the committee recommended the church be allowed to use the facilities until December, 2014, and then go on a month-to-month lease with a 60 day notice to vacate after that.

“It was not unanimous,” she said. “The vote was 20-10.”

After some discussion, the USD 320 board agreed to pro-pose a month-to-month after the May possession date with a 60 day notice. The vote was 6-1 with Richie Chrest opposed.

In a related issue, O’Dea reported the facilities committee had also been asked to look at a bus bay facility.

“There was a lot of discussion, but eventually the committee voted 29-1 to wait and incorpo-rate that into an overall facilities plan,” she said.

In other business:• The board also approved the

2014-2015 school calendar.The first day of school will be

Aug. 13 for K-9 (which includes freshman orientation day) and Aug. 14 for the remainder of the high school students. The early start date accommodates the pop-ular full two week Christmas break and also allows for school to be over by Memorial Day.

• The board approved a new advanced chemistry class.

• The board approved an early graduation for Tristan Curtis.

Pottawatomie County schedules free dump day for April 5

BY SHANNON FRITZ

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The annual spring free dump day at the Pottawatomie County Landfill will be Saturday, April 5.

“Numbers are down for the landfill, but the weather proba-bly has a lot to do with that. I think the weather has been a real pain in the butt!” Scott Sch-winn, sanitarian and landfill supervisor said, “I would like to let you know that I am looking at April 5 for the free dump day at the landfill.”

The Pottawatomie County Commission approved another free day for the county landfill during the regular Monday, Feb. 10, meeting.

“I like to ask about two months ahead of time so we can plan for it. It’s usually a busy, busy day... but the public has grown to expect it,” Schwinn told the commission.

The annual spring and fall free dump days have been going on for several years according to Schwinn. In the past, there

have been over 400 visitors at times, several of whom make more than one trip throughout the day.

“I think it’s a very good thing,” Commissioner Gary Yenzer said. “Some counties don’t even have a free day.”

“I think it’s a real good idea,” Commission Chairman Stan Hartwich said when he approved the proposal, “When you drive down country roads, you don’t see couches in ditch-es and stuff-- it’s nice.”

Schwinn also said all the snow is making it hard to per-form some inspections, but he is still doing what he can, “I am still checking ponds when the weather allows, but like I said before, that could take about two years to finish.”

In other business:• Robert Reece, county

administrator, said the Wabaun-see County Commission had approved their cost share of Truesdell Corporation inspec-tion and deck analysis/core sampling of the Belvue/Paxico Bridge deck. The Pottawatomie

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Olympic moment is ‘in the suit’Wassom on design team for Mach39 speed skating suit

BY BETH HOWELL DAY

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Not everyone has their Olympic moment on the ice, snow or in the air. For some, their contributions to the athletes are more subtle.

That’s the case with Derek Wassom, a 2004 graduate of Wamego High School who has gone on to make his mark in biome-chanical engineering.

Wassom and the compa-ny he works for, Dynamic Athletes Research Institute (DARI), worked together with Lockheed Martin and Under Armour to create the highly anticipated Mach39 speed skating suits that the American athletes debuted at the Winter Games in Sochi.

“About two years ago, we (one of the founders of the company and I) went to the Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City to assist Under Armour with the motion capture on the skaters,” he said. “We used an inertial motion tracking system that the skaters wore in order to track their body position as they skated. Under Armour and Lock-heed Martin were then able to take that information and use it to set up the

aerodynamic models and testing in order to optimize and design the suit for how the skaters actually move during a race.”

He explained that an inertial motion tracking system is similar to the green screen technology where the camera is look-ing for the color contrast between the person and the background.

“Testing people in larger spaces is difficult with cameras, so we used an inertial system that uses accelerometers and other sensor components, simi-lar to what a lot of smart

phones have in them to track the body position,” he explained.

They used 17 of those sensors on the two skaters – one male and one female – they worked with. DARI then sent the information they gathered to the other partners.

“The other groups on the project took the data we collected and got an idea of the most common positions the skaters were in during a race,” Wassom said. “They took that and did testing on different suit designs to determine what materials and construction were the

most aerodynamic.”Back to the Olympic

Moment, Wassom did note there was a “cool factor” in being a part of it.

“We were proud to have the opportunity to be involved with creating something for the U.S. Olympic team and it defi-nitely adds a level of excitement to watch them in action.”

The skating suits might be a high visibility project for DARI, but the compa-

ny is involved in much more.

“We are a data analysis and management company for human movement,” said Wassom. “We use 3D motion capture technology to track how people move and manage that data for our end users.”

Those end users include sports, healthcare and the military.

“We are trying to get our motion capture systems incorporated into hospi-

tals/clinics, college and pro teams and the VA/training.”

Wassom noted there were some especially cool opportunities with the Vet-eran’s Administrations, “we think it could have a big impact for them.”

Editor’s note: We have linked to a video on our website that further explores how the Mach39 was made. Wassom makes a “cameo” appearance in the video.

(AP PHOTO/DARRON CUMMINGSU.S. short track speed skater Emily Scott (right) is shown in the Mach39 suit. She is speaking with assistant coach Anthony Bartell. Scott is from Springfield, Mo.

SUBMITTEDDerek Wassom (center) a 2004 Wamego High School graduate, is shown with the two speed skaters used for suit design. The photo was taken at the Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City, Uah.

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St. Marys Prom to be held in Manhattan

BY RHONDA SCHLEY

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The St. Marys High School prom will be held in Manhattan at the Hous-ton Street ball room.

The USD #321 School Board approved the request of St. Marys Principal David Cromer at the regu-lar board meeting on Mon-day, Feb. 10.

Parents and students had been allowed to discuss where to hold the prom prior to the request, and most were concerned with the safety issue. Transpor-tation will be provided by the school to and from the prom. Any student who does not want to ride the school transport will be required to have their par-ents’ written consent.

“After prom” will be held in St. Marys. The dance will be held until 10 p.m., and After Prom will start at 11 p.m.

A five-year roofing plan

was presented for informa-tional purposes. The plan suggests that the library roof at Rossville Elemen-tary be restored in 2014. Restoring is about one-half the cost of total re-roofing. St. Marys Grade School and the district office roofs were suggested to be restored in 2015 to help distribute the cost over a couple of years. The plan also suggested a mainte-nance program to help detect future repairs.

Kerry Lacock, Superin-tendent, showed off the new Chromebooks the dis-trict bought for about $245 each. Of the five recently purchased, two have been received. A unique thing about Chromebook is that no programs are required to run them; they are applica-tion-based and just need an Internet connection. Chromebooks work easily with other devices, and since it is web-based, it is easy to control users, devic-es, and applications.

Lacock said, “Basically, it’s just a little computer. It does not have a touch-screen. There is a model that has a touchscreen that would be similar, but they are a little more expensive.”

In other business: • The board approved

moving forward with rest-room work involving painting and counter/sink installation to be undertak-en during Spring break.

• The car used at Ross-ville Grade School to transport special needs stu-dents is beyond repair. It currently has no heat. They are currently using a distric Suburban.

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County Commission approved the approxi-mate $40,000 deck analy-sis and told Reece to pro-ceed with contacting Mark LeMay at Truesdell Corporation. The analysis will help determine the condition of the light weight concrete bridge deck and whether or not it is a candidate for the polymer overlay. If the bridge will need to be replaced, it could cost the counties to share the cost which could be around $13 million.

• Lois Schlegel, county appraiser, presented the annual review of tax exemption properties. She said there are 16 Eco-nomic Development tax exemption properties across the county. Schle-gel said they will be send-ing out change of value notices around March 1.

• Betty Abitz, register of deeds, said she went to the mortgage tax meeting in Topeka last week. She said there was a good showing with a lot of tes-timony and it seems to be tabled for at least a couple weeks. “Hopefully there was enough non-support-ive talking from people

who showed up,” Abitz said. “There are some legislators who are behind us (opposing counties), but there are newer ones who think it’s time for a change-- it’s really a toss-up on what will happen. I will keep you updated as we keep following it.”

• Gregg Webster, zon-ing administrator said that the year had a pretty good start with January having 14 permits issued (9 for new dwellings) at a total cost of $2,471,193 versus the 12 permits (5 were for new dwellings) in January 2013 with a total cost of $1,271,150.

• The U. S. Board on Geographic Names had received a request on behalf of descendants of Peter Bourbonnais, whom the creek is named after. The geographic name pro-posal recommendation is to change the name of Bourbonais Creek to Bourbonnais Creek, which adds an ‘n’ to the spelling. The creek begins west of KS Rt 63 about 2.5 miles south of Emmett and flows toward the southeast corner of Pottawatomie County. Webster said this should not cost the county any money. The commis-sion approved the pro-posed name spelling change/correction.

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Westy Community Center renovations looking good

By Rhonda Schley

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The American Legion of Westmoreland donated $800 to help with Com-munity Center renova-tions. In return, the Legion asked for a small space to display memora-bilia from the Legion.

The city council accept-ed the donation and agreed to arrange a space for Legion memorabilia. Current renovations include new wall and trim paint, a new front door, a more open floor plan, and an updated kitchen.

Council member Jim Moore added the commu-nity center remodel to the agenda and asked, “Where do we want to go from here, if anywhere?” Council member Jeff Rosell replied, “My sug-gestion is we’ve gone this far, I just think we should finish it.” Further renova-

tions will include refin-ishing the floor, floor cov-ering with underlayment in the kitchen and rest-rooms, and installing new windows. Bids will be sent out separately for each of the items.

A public comment was made that all city stores need to have their side-walks cleared of snow even if they are closed. The council thought this was already in the city ordinances, but agreed that it was a good idea.

In other business the council:

• Approved the pur-chase of tear-away vests for the Fire Department for $276.

• Approved the gift of Victor Poteet’s land for $1

• Jeff Hancock, SMH, presented the finished application for signing for the Streetscape renova-tion

• Tabled the employee handbook discussion.

Exit projects helps young ball playersBy loRi ScogginS

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Build it and they will come.

That’s what happened when Rock Creek Senior Ryan Schneider brought his exit project to the USD 323 school board meeting on Feb. 10.

Schneider, who was recently named the K-MAN Area Player of the Week, built a baseball field that included a graded field, a back stop with net-ting and a customized net-ting fence for the students in the St. George area.

Ryan spent about $1300 on his project and worked on it for five weekends. When completed, a tourna-ment was held the past 4th of July weekend. The

board congratulated him on his award and thanked him for the work he did on the field.

In continuing business, the board revisited the new health care law and how it will affect the district. The district received word on Monday that the govern-ment had reduced the per-cent of employees that had to be covered from 95 per-cent this year back to 70 percent for the current year. The 95 percent benchmark will need to be attained next year.

Discussion centered on who would have to be offered insurance. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours a month would need to be extended insur-ance opportunities. With there being difficulties in

finding enough bus driv-ers, the district may con-sider offering them cover-age as well. Full time subs at the elementary and high school buildings would also need to be covered.

The school will also continue to look at cover-age for other workers including para’s and deter-mine what the cost would be to the district and what other changes might occur in the law.

In building reports, Westmoreland Elementary reported that the students celebrated the 100th day of school by doing activities that involved the number 100.

St. George Elementary reported that the Jump Rope for Heart event is coming on Feb 13 and 14. On Kansas Day, the Honor

Choir sang at the State Capitol Building during the dedication ceremony.

The Junior/Senior High reported that Parent/Teach-er conferences will be on March 4th, from 4-8 p.m. The school is making ten-tative plans to have the new facility additions open to the public for the eve-ning of the Feb. 27 basket-ball games.

In other business the board:

• Approved a contract with Wanklyn Oil for $3249.00 for 10,000 gal-lons of diesel to be deliv-ered to the High School.

• Accepted the resigna-tion of Jody Schneider Assistant High School Vol-leyball Coach

• Approved a contract for Sara Nider as an Assis-tant Forensics coach

Weather won’t stop pay for Wab. Co. employeesBy Rhonda Schley

The Smoke Signal

Wabaunsee County employees who missed work when the courthouse was closed due to the win-ter weather will be paid.

The County Commission approved a measure stating if the county courthouse is closed due to bad weather, all employees, including part-time, will be paid for their regular work hours for the days closed.

The measure was approved at the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting.

Overtime will be paid when necessary. If the courthouse is not closed, employees will be expect-ed to work if they can make it to work. If they cannot make it due to the weather, the employees can take vacation or discretionary days. Any employee who worked during the recent courthouse closure will receive their regular days’ pay plus time-off compen-sation for hours worked. The commission briefly discussed hiring someone for snow removal but made no decision and the need for a new snow blower.

Kara Mayer, Wabaunsee County Extension Agent, presented a progress report. The Extension office will help host the WIBW Radio

Farm Profit Conference on Feb. 26 at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Paxico. Another big function for the county will be the Wabaunsee County Cattle-men’s Association 73rd Annual Cattlemen’s Ban-quet Feb. 22 at the Wabaun-see County Fairgrounds.

The Wabaunsee County will be held Friday through Tuesday instead weekend through Wednesday event. This change should enable more people to attend and/or participate. Mayer said, “We are pretty excited about that change.”

Each year, the county is required to fill out a one-page civil rights review to send to the state, and every five years, a multipage document is filled out and submitted. Mayer said of the five-year review, “We did come through that with flying colors.”

In other business: • Amy Terrapin, Emer-

gency Management, pre-sented a letter for signing to enable the county to receive funds if any disas-ter is declared by the state due to the snow. Commis-sion approved the letter.

• The Active Shooter Committee has changed its name to the County Depart-ment All-Hazards Team Meeting to reflect that it is about all departments and all emergencies.

Extracurricular activities help with good grades

By loRi ScogginS

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Students who partici-pate in extracurricular activities tend to have good grades.

That was proven at Wabaunsee High School as all of the school’s teams and clubs involved in KSHAA programs received Distinguished Certificates for the first semester.

The certificate states that a team collectively had a grade point average that ranged from 3.25 to 4.0, Principal Jeff Stuewe told the USD 329, Mill Creek Valley, Board of Education at the regular meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Stuewe also announced the results of FCCLA District D STAR Event held at Mission Valley and the District FCCLA Elections that took place at Wamego High School, where Madeline Muller was elected Vice-Presi-dent.

Technology Director Austin Lawrence informed the board he has been working on getting the computers and soft-ware updated and ready for state testing. The work is continuing and will be finished when the

schools are ready to assess. He also reported that the district will be getting pricing quotes to replace the labs at the junior high, middle school and Alma Grade school.

Lawrence also indicat-ed that there is a new process for redeeming codes to get software on the I-pads and it should save the district time and issues when updating the units.

Middle school/junior high school Principal Cleion Morton reported that the read and assist program with Fort Riley was ongoing and that a Fort Riley Night was held on Feb. 3 at the ball games with about 40 sol-diers attending.

Robin Schuckman, principal, reported for the grade schools. He said the Maple Hill PTO will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on April 25 as a fundraiser and that the Alma Grade School PTO is finalizing their plans for the Family Move and Groove night for March 28.

Superintendent James Kenworthy updated the board on changes to the tower lease agreement with Wamego Telephone Company that was dis-cussed at the January meeting.

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Ronald Davies

Ronald L. Davies, 79, of Manhattan, formerly of the Wamego and St. George area, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Good Shepherd Hospice

House of Manhattan. Ron was born January 1, 1935 in Minot, N.D. and

attended the Minot schools. He was career military, enlisting into the U.S. Army in December 1953, and serving in the Army Reserves until retirement in January of 1995 with the rank of Chief Warrant Offi-cer (4). Ron was the recipient of the Legion of Merit Medal for his outstanding service while in Korea. He was very proud of his service he gave for his country’s freedom, and was a longtime active member of the American Legion Post 17 of Manhattan.

He married Verena Hornbostel on June 3, 1956. She preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 2006. He married Dor-othy Pamplin on Feb. 16, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. She survives of the home.

Survivors also include his three sons: Rodney Davies and his wife Pamela, of Wamego, Rick Davies and Leona Richey, of Wamego, Kevin Davies and his wife Mary, of Benton, IL; three step-children; Vicky Putnam and husband Rick, of Wichita, KS, Dan Claycamp and wife Sherry, of West Frankfort, IL, Troy Claycamp, of Benton, IL; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and one step-great- grandchild.

Funeral services for Mr. Davies were held Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Burial was at the Ft. Riley Cemetery. Memori-als are suggested to Homecare and Hospice of Manhat-tan and may be left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. Online condolences may also be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy M. Haase

Dorothy M. (Green) Haase, 86, former resi-dent of St. George

passed away, Feb. 12, 2014 in Winchester, Kan.

Dorothy was born Dec. 23, 1927 in Oak Grove, MO, to Thomas and Jesse (Sanders) Green. Dorothy attended Bap-tist Bible College in Spring-field, MO, where she met her husband Wilburn. They were married July 1, 1946.

Dorothy was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children, grand and great grandchildren as well as teaching Sunday School. Dorothy was a seamstress at J.C. Penny in Manhattan, and retired in 1989. Dorothy was a member of Bible Baptist Church (formerly named), Wamego, until relocating to Oskaloosa and the surrounding area.

Dorothy is survived by two sons: Ernie and Loretta Haase of McLouth, Kan., Bruce A. Haase SR of Law-rence; four daughters: Edie and Jim Turner, Centerview, MO, Bonnie and Wayne Dugan, Perry, Kan., Wanda and Rob Cockerill, St. George, and Kara and Jim Mooney, Booneville, MS; 17 grand-children and 15 great grand-children; one sister and three brothers.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Wilburn F. Haase SR; a son, Wilburn F. Haase JR; a daughter Winifred Haase; and one brother.

Services will be held Feb. 18, 2014 at Lakin Funeral Home 501 N Elm St, Pierce City, MO 65723. Following the service, Dorothy will be laid to rest at Jolly Bethel Cemetery, Pierce City, MO, with her husband and chil-dren. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Wanda Cockerill 305 Oakview Court, St. George, KS 66535 or Bonnie Dugan P.O. Box 406, Perry, KS 66073.

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Combines & Headers: 09’ JD 608 C Cornhead92’ JD 9500 CombineC/IH 1660 CombineGleaner R320 Flex87 JD 7720 Titan II Combine03’ JD 893 Cornhead04’ JD 630 Flex JD 653A RowheadMF 8450 CombineC/IH 1063 Cornhead03’ JD 925 Flex, Contour & Full FingerIH 963 CornheadIH 863 Cornhead00’ JD 925 Flex, Full Finger & ContourJD 843 w/Poly & Hyd Deck Plates95’ JD 893 Level land Cornhead90’ JD 643 Cornhead w/Trailer96’ JD 918 Flex95’ C/IH 1020 25’ Flex96’ C/IH 1020 30’ Flex93’ JD 643 CornheadJD 215 Flex w/Header Trailer & Side Hill DrivesJD 218 Flex w/Level Land Drives91’ C/IH 1063 (Very Good)C/IH 1020 16 1/2’ Flex

Planters & Drills: GP 2000 CPH NT 8” DrillJD 7200 12-30 Flex Fold Vac Planter98’ White 6100 8RN NT, Vertical Fold, Row Clutches & Liquid07’ Crustuster 240 Seed Tender Triple Axle & Beltveyer98’ JD 7200 8RN Vac Planter w/Dry Fert, Openers & MonitorJD 515 24x7 Drill w/Yetter NT CartJD 7200 6-30 Vac, Monitor, & Trash WhipsGP 1500 NT CPH 24x7 w/Alfalfa SeederKinze 2600 16-31 PlanterDuetz 385 4RW Planter w/MonitorJD 452 21x71/2” DrillsHiniker Air Seeder w/CartC/IH 900 12-30 3pt Folding PlanterJD 7000 4rw Planter92’ JD 7200 12-30 Vac, Monitor & Liquid 2000 AcresOn RebuildIH 800 6-30 Planter w/Monitor & DrumsJD 7000 6-30 w/Dry Fert & Cross Auger

Trucks & Trailer:99’ Jayco Eagle Light 24’ Bunk House Pull Behind Travel TrailerCustom Built 500 Gal Tandem Axle Fuel Trailer13’ BBK Series II 36’Header Trailer89’ 20’ Stock Trailer98’ Chevy ¾ ton w/Dew Eze Bale Bed88’ Dodge Dakota 4WD70’ IHC 1700 Loadster Truck w/18’ Bed & 345 MotorGooseneck 25’ Tandem Axle TrailerCar 14’ Trailer

Chevy 2500 Pickup w/Flatbed12’ BBK 30’ Tandem Header TrailerBradford Built Flatbed 7’x8’16” Long w/GooseneckBall & Fold Down Side Boards90’ Titan 20’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer88’ Dodge Dakota 4WD Pickup83’ IHC Diesel Truck w/14’ Flatbed94’ Diamond D 20’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer01’ Dodge 3500 Cummins 6 Speed 4x4 Flatbed00’ Ford F-250 Quad Cab 4x495’ Ford F-350 4x4 w/Ag Chem 500 Gal Sprayer w/60’ BoomsAluminum 19’ Rock Box w/Hyd Tarp & Vibrator91’ IH Diesel, Automatic Snow Plow Truck w/Bed & Hoist79’ Timpte 42’ Hopper TrailerGravel Pup Trailer w/Tandem Axles

Tillage: 10’ Sunflower 1435 28’ Disk (Nice)JD 980 38’ Field CultIH 14’ 370 DiskJD Row Crop CultCase 5 Shank V RipperGlenco Field CultGlenco 28’ Soil FinisherIH Field CultivatorJD 650 26’ Heavy DiskWilrich 9 Btm Onland PlowIH 490 24’ DiskJD 630 26’ Disk 9” SpacingPull Type 9 Shank V RipperCase Onland 7 Btm PlowInt 45 Vibra ShankDeerborn 2 Btm 3pt PlowJD 1600 24’ Chisel Oliver 565 4x16 PlowWhite 285 20’ Field CultLandoll 3pt 10’ Chisel11 Shank NH3 Pull Type App w/Hiniker 8160 Flow ControlJD 6RW FM Cult w/Rear RigJD 6RN Rotary Mold Board ListerJD AT 40 6-30 Front Mtd Cult w/Rear RigJD 8300 21x7 ½ Single DiskWilrich 24’ Field CultKrause 6124 24’ Soil Finisher w/Yetter VT AHKrause 4900 24’ Disk4 Ton Dry Fert Spreader

Hay & Forage: Hesston 14’ SwatherWestendorf Qtach Bale Spear w/Pallet ForksNH 216 Twin Hyd Drive Basket RakeHesston 5580 BalerJD 535 BalerNH 660 BalerJD 566 BalerNH 499 Hydro-Swing SwatherVermeer 605F BalerNH 114 SwatherC/IH 8430 Baler (Very Good)M & W 4590 4x5 Bale, Tucker Wheel Kicker, Monitor, Net & Twine91’ C/IH 8480 5x6 Baler w/Elec Tie & MonitorNH 1475 Hydro-Swing 16’ SwatherH&S 14 Wheel Rake w/Wind GuardsVicon 1050 Pull Type Single Side 9 Wheel RakeNH 489 Haybine

Wagons, Carts, & Sprayers:96’ JD 6500 4 Wheel 400 Gal Sprayer w/3813 Hrs & 60’ Booms w/Outback Auto SteerEZ Trail Gravity WagonParker Gravity WagonElk Creek 450 CaddyEZ Flow WagonEZ Trail 500 Cart w/New AugerFarmhand 7x14 Silage Wagon w/Westendorf GearParker Gravity WagonParker 310 Gravity Wagon w/Hyd Auger & New TarpJD 250 Spray Cart w/BoomsParker Gravity WagonUFT 660 Hyd Grain CartParker Grain Wagon w/AugerJ&M 675 Grain CartB & B 60’ Hyd Fold Booms w/RHS Foam Maker & Raven 440 Controls & 3 ShutoffsArtsway Gravity Wagon W/12ton Gears (Like New)Great Plains AS500 Pull Type Sprayer w/45’ Booms,Pump, & foam MarkerBadger 14’ Silage Wagon w/12 Ton GearJD 410 Auger Wagon w/18.4x26 TiresBradford Gravity Wagon w/JD Gears, HydAuger & Roll Tarp86’ Spray Coupe 220 4 Wheel w/Controller & ShutoffsEZ Trail 230 Gravity Wagon w/14’ Auger & Kawasaki Motor, Pump & Tarp99’ Rogator 854 w/60-80’ Booms Raven 440 Controls 380/90 R46 Tires, & 23.1 Floatation Tires & Trimble 750 Guidance w/Mapping & SteeringUFT 650 BU Tandem Grain CartWestendorf 12 Ton Gear w/Stanhoist Box & Hoist215 Spray Coupe w/51’ BoomsDemco 325 Grain Box w/Hyd AugerParker 2600 Gravity Wagon w/12 Ton Electric Gear94’ Kaston Silage Wagon w/10 Ton Gear02’ Gehl 980 Tandem Axle Silage Wagon w/12 Ton Gear200 Gal 3pt Sprayer

Loaders"JD 740 Loader w/JD 7000 Mts.White 676 Loader White MtsJD 840 Loader 8000 MtsNew JD 8’ Bucket W/Grapple (840 -843 Mts)JD 843 SL Loader w/8000 MtsWestendorf WL 60 LdrJD 720 Ldr w/7000 MtsJD 58 Ldr JD MtsJD 620 Ldr w/6000 MtsGB 770 Self Leveling Loader w/Bucket, Grapple & 105 White Mts

Grain & Livestock:JD 40 Manure SpreaderB100 Manure SpreaderLeon 425 Hyd Pushoff SpreaderHutchison 8”x47’ Pto Grain AugerFeteral 10” Easy Roll Hyd Drive Truck Hopper

Miscellaneous:New Cummins 195HP Irr EngineGarfield 14’ Box Blade Heavy Duty & Dual Tires20’ Silage Box off a Silage TruckJD 115 Hyd 3Pt Blade08’ Artic Cat 400 4x4 4 WheelerBMB ShredderMC 20’ Pull Flail Shredder Heavy Duty200 Gal Saddle Tank & FramePair of 480/80 R50 Tires12 Yetter Finger Openers2 Calf Shelters3 Steel Gates300’ of Wire Fencing For a Cow LotNH Running Gear w/Extending TonguePair of 30.5x32 Diamond Tread 14 Ply Tires 80%300 Gal Helicopter Front Mtd Tank w/Agco DT Series Mts65’ Elevator Leg 1600 BU Capacity18.4x38 10 Bolt Axle DualsOlathe 3pt 4’ Pto SeederBig Ox 3pt 8’ BladeEversman 600 6 Yrd Dirt Scraper15 Down Liquid Manure Openers10 12’ Coral Panels10 10’ Coral Panels50 20’ Continuous Fencing PanelsParker Hyd AugerSkidloader Grapple BucketForklift MastNew 66’ Stout Grapple ForkNH 5409 Disc Mower12’ Hyd tilt Land ScraperRock Bucket & GrappleBrush Grapple13.6R28 Front Tractor TireNew Stout 72”HD Grapple Bucket72” Smooth Grapple BucketSteel Feed BunkWoods 14’ Batwing CutterFlatbed for a PickupAC 3pt Rear BladeKing Cutter 3pt Rear Blade3pt Furrow Cutter500 Gal Propane TankNotch 8’ LandlevelerGreen 10’ Landleveler2 Pairs of 18.4x34 TiresRhino 4’ 3pt Roto TillerSwisher 60” 13hp Pull Type MowerWalk Behind Snow BlowerSkidsteer Stump Bucket18.4x38 Radial Duals off JD 9560 w/Frame ExtJD 534 10’ Dozer Blade w/Brush GuardNew Skidsteer Snow Bucket5000 Gal Fiber Glass Tank98’ JD 6x4 Gator (Very Nice)250 Gal LP Tank12’ Tilting Box Blade 13x28 TiresRhino 10’ Flex CutterMist Blower1600 Gal Leg TankSkeleton Wheels off WC Allis Chalmers12’ Feed Lot Box ScraperNew Danheuser Skidsteer Hyd PHD w/15” AugerLowe Hyd Skidsteer PHD w/Auger9” PHD Auger2 Axles w/Torsion, Brakes & 8 Bolt HubsCat 15yrd Scraper Direct Mount Converted to Hyd, Painted & New Cutting EdgeJD 1600 14’ Twin Sickle Mower Conditioner

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Emporia State University Fall 2013 Honor Roll

Emporia State University congratulates students who made the honor roll in the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the semester honor roll, students must earn a minimum 3.8 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

Students from around area are: Alma: Kendar Haller, Management; Hannah Berroth, Elementary Education; Sarah Hawkins, Psychology; Louisville: Michael Send-er, English; St. Marys: Eric Wietharn, Accounting; Wamego: Steven Fox, Communication; Crystal Chit-wood, English, Catherine Wethington, Elementary Edu-cation, Sertrice Grice, Psychology; Westmoreland: Codi Ebert, Elementary Education

Finalists named for National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to Wamego High School senior, Cody Totten, and Flint Hills Christian School seniors, Kenan Bitikofer and Sarah Featherstone. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation just announced that Cody, Kenan and Sarah have met all the requirements to advance to Finalist Standing in the competition.

All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2014. The award is based on Cody’s academic performance as well as her future potential. The selection process began in the fall with 1.5 million entrants and has been narrowed down based on the highest PSAT selection index scores.

ESU First-Year ScholarsFirst-Year Scholars at Emporia State University were

announced. To qualify a student must have earned a 3.5 or higher GPA in their first semester.

Students invited from this area were: Hannah Berroth of Alma, Crystal Chitwood and Leanne Feathers, of Wamego; and Codi Ebert of Westmoreland.

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Do what is good for the people not government

By RichaRd caRlson, 61st District

The pace picked up again last week after being closed for two days the previous week due to the snow storm. In the Appropriations committee we worked through the 2015 fiscal year Corrections depart-ment budget. One amendment was added on the House floor that no parolee office could be located within 1,000 feet of a child care cen-ter.

The full House passed out the Tax Committees bill that updated last years Watercraft bill. The end result of the three year process begin-ning with the constitu-tional amendment

approved by Kansans to now where watercraft taxes will be the lowest of our surrounding states

Whenever bills come up in the legislature that pit the individual rights against the Government power, I will support the individual people of Kansas, not government. My first year in the leg-islature, a government lobbyist told me I should learn to do what’s good for government and after a few years I would learn that. I trust that will never happen.

It is my privilege to serve as your State Rep-resentative and should you have questions or concerns please feel to email me at: [email protected] or call my office at 785-296-7660.

Legislative update No. 5

By Ron highland, 51st District

Some of this week’s activities were controver-sial, to say the least. How-ever, as usual there are always at least two sides to every story.

The most controversial event of the week was the House of Representative’s vote on HB 2453. The bill was written to prevent charities, small business owners or individuals from being harmed and from having legal action taken against them if they refuse to do business with anyone because of their religious convictions. In light of events taking place in other states where businesses, and especially Catholic Charities, have been tar-geted with lawsuits and other forms of harassment in order to close them down, we wanted to pass a law to protect them from such activities in Kansas. Freedom of religion is an essential liberty that must be protected. It sounds simple that we should pro-tect everyone’s right of religious convictions and protect a business’s rights. However, some have taken the view that this bill is discriminatory and that was never the intention. The vote was nonpartisan with both Democrats and Republicans in support. I voted yes on the bill.

The Senate had hearings on SB 323, concerning conservation easements. The language in the bill is written to limit an ease-ment to the life of the grantor. Many people drove long distances to tes-tify on this bill. Those for the change cited examples of losing their land and the hardships endured by them and their heirs after signing a conservation agreement. I am hearing about the problems watershed dis-tricts are having with the imposing rule of perpetuity agreements.

The Energy Committee attempted to pass HR 6043, a resolution (basi-cally a letter) to the U.S. Congress and the Presi-dent that we in Kansas are not supportive of the President’s climate change action plan, nor are we in favor of the EPA’s proposed regula-tions concerning CO2being categorized as a pollutant. I testified for the resolution because the science cited is flawed. In the end, the majority of the committee voted to table the bill. I am hope-ful it will come back to be heard.

The Energy Committee held hearings on HB 2636.

This bill is an attempt to give the Kansas Depart-ment of Health and Envi-ronment guidance on how to deal with the expected EPA regulations being pro-posed. It would give them the flexibility to average the CO2 emissions by all power generators within the state. The reasoning being, that if each site is calculated separately, the coal generators would be deemed out of compliance and subject to closure. We also want to show the EPA that as a state we are going to regulate Kansas’ energy needs.

Bills passed by the House of Representatives that were forwarded to the Senate were: HB 2514, an act concerning insolvent insurance companies, per-taining to certain exemp-tions for the Federal Home Loan Bank; HB 2516, an act concerning health care provider liability insur-ance, relating to mutual insurance companies orga-nized to provide health care provider liability insurance; HB 2223, an act concerning alcoholic bev-erages, relating to home-made fermented beverages; HB 2420, an act concern-ing school crossing guards; HB 2488, an act concern-ing the Kansas electric transmission authority; purpose and composition of authority; and creation of a transmission advisory council; HB 2446, an act concerning courts; relating to the court trustee opera-tions fund; HB 2429, an act concerning the Kansas water appropriation act; HB 2418, an act concern-ing the adult care home licensure act; pertaining to rules and regulations; H Sub for SB 245, an act making and concerning appropriations for fiscal years ending June 30, 2014, June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2016, for state agencies; HB 2422, an act concerning property taxa-tion; relating to watercraft; definition, levy of tax, and exemptions; and, HB 2464, an act concerning taxation; relating to deductions, privilege tax; certain depre-ciable property. To read the bills and the supple-mental notes written for the specific bills, you have to go to http://www.kslegis-lature.org/li/.

Remember, this is your government and your Representatives and Sen-ators need to know how you feel about issues before them. I can be reached by email, mail or in person at the Capitol. My office phone is 785-296-7310 and my email address is [email protected]. As always, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.

WAMEGO POLICE RECORD

Monday, Feb. 30125 Medical 1300 blk Chrysler Dr0746 Vehicle accident non-injury 700 blk Pine2044 Follow up 1300 blk Chrysler DrTuesday, Feb. 40739 Welfare check 1300 blk 15th

0940 Medical 300 Simmer Dr1014 Welfare check 1400 blk 2nd

1400 Welfare check 800 blk Maple1532 Reckless driver Hwy 241606 Theft 1000 blk Kaw Valley Park CirWednesday, Feb. 50006 Motorist assist EMS Station0501 Motorist assist 100 blk E Valley0552 Motorist assist 100 blk E Valley0658 Non-injury accident 300 blk Maple0825 Parking complaint 300 blk Walnut0949 Motorist assist 100 blk Walnut1457 Motorist assist 400 blk Spruce1457 Motorist assist Hwy 24/Colum-bian1650 Speak/officer 1600 blk Morn-ingside DrThursday, Feb. 60102 Medical 300 blk Poplar0832 Welfare check 2100 blk Arbor Ln1160 Agency assist 100 blk Chestnut1302 Vehicle accident non-injury 400 blk Spruce2359 Agency assist West Hwy 24Friday, Feb. 70048 Open gate 1000 blk Kaw Valley Park Cir0332 Disturbance 300 blk Ash0705 Parking complaint 300 blk Chestnut0735 Non-injury accident 800 blk Poplar1139 Reckless driver Lincoln1524 Parking complaint 300 blk Chestnut1620 Police standby 300 blk Ash1926 Driving while revoked 6th/

Columbian2038 Speak/officer 400 blk ElmSaturday, Feb. 80132 Noise complaint 1200 blk 17th

1948 911 hang up 600 blk OakSunday, Feb. 90039 Motorist assist 500 blk Lincoln0401 Speak/officer 1300 blk Lilac1629 Medical 2000 blk Grandview1800 Disturbance 300 blk MaplePOTT. COUNTY

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Jan. 12-24, 2014Speeding: Kennedy Marie Brown $177, David Errol Evans $246, Jen-nifer D Hibbs $321, Joseph R Hoch-stedler $171, Patrick R Logelin $171, Andrew M McDonald $159, Rodger Wesley Bussart $171.11, Alexis Nicole Leonard $156, Craig Scully Nadherny $255, William Henry Norris $159, Jordan Ray Robbins $201, Daisy K Stevenson $177$10 no seat belt: Cassandra Leanne Jackson, Kristen Lee Pierce, Dean L Armstead, Clayton Lee Hirt, Joshua James Johnson, Other traffic: Jason Michael Bracken-bury, loads on passenger vehicles extending to either side $146; Rich-ard B Douglas, over weight limits on wheels and axels $321; Pamela J Frazier 1) vehicles: unlawful acts- registration $0, 2) vehicles: liability insurance coverage required $396; Damion M Richter, driving while cancelled/suspended/revoked (2nd or subsequent conviction) $540; Steven David Ringel, driving under the influ-ence (1st conviction) $1990; Tammy Sue Baker, operate a motor vehicle without a valid license $588; Robert James Burns, 1) drive in state with other state restriction $196, 2) vehicles unlawful acts: registration $0, 3) vehicles liability insurance cover-age required $300; David Stefan Collins, driving while license can-celled/suspended/revoked $258; Charles A Overgard, driving while cancelled/suspended/revoked (1st con-viction) $196; Josh R Smith, 1)

refusal to submit testing $1346, 2) driving while cancelled/suspended/revoked (2nd or subsequent convic-tion) $100Criminal casesArtak Nicholas McCarthy, St. Marys: 1) possession of marijuana- 12 mo jail (minimum 5 weekends), 18 mo probation $400 restitution to KBI; 2) possession of drug paraphernalia- 12 mo jail; 3) possession of drug para-phernalia- 12 mo jail; 4) possession of drug paraphernalia- 12 mo jail; $158 court cost; $1419 attorney feeHeidi Jo Kincaid, St. Marys: 1) battery against a law enforcement officer- 12 mo jail (48 hr minimum), 12 mo probation; 2) battery against a law enforcement officer- 12 mo jail (48 hr minimum), 12 mo probation; $60 probation fee, $158 court cost, $248 attorney feeJesse Paul Adams, Manhattan: battery against a law enforcement officer- 6 mo jail, 12 mo probation; $158 court cost, attorney fees upon later submis-sionRobert Michael Duran, Manhattan: minor in possession/minor in con-sumption- 30 days jail (4 days minimum), 6 mo probation, $200 fine, $158 court cost, $60 probation fee, attorney fees assessed to countyDiana Upchurch-LaRose, Manhattan: theft- 12 mo jail, 12 mo probation, $82 restitution to Katlynne Reed, $193 court cost, the court reduced attorney fees reduced to $200Heather Nicole Humphreys, Westmo-reland: interference with law enforce-ment officer- 12 mo jail, 12 mo probation, $20 restitution, $474 court costs for 13CR104, 13CR113, 13CR313; $465 attorney feesAmberlee June Linaweaver, Salina: escape from custody- 12 mo jail (30 days minimum), 12 mo probation, $193 court cost, $375 attorney feeMerinda Ann Oaks, St. Marys: 1) bat-tery against a law enforcement offi-cer- 12 mo jail (48 hr minimum), 12 mo probation; 2) assault against a law enforcement officer- 12 mo jail;

$158 court cost, $124 attorney feeJan. 25-31, 2014Speeding: Keith Bergman $173, Kim-berly D. Colson $210, Sydnee Nicole Ginter $189, Cory Cain Kuhlman $177, Joshua A Mapes $171, Douglas Wade Piper $165, Roger A Seymour $195$10 no seat belt: Denise M Don-nelly Neill, John P PryorOther traffic: Edward A Cain Jr, 1) operate a motor vehicle without a valid license $171; 2) vehicles: unlawful acts e.g. registration $0; Haley Ann Martin, driving while cancelled, sus-pended, revoked (2nd conviction) $296Criminal casesJason Calvin Shaffer, St. George: theft- 6 mo jail, 12 mo probation, $100 fine, $158 court costJason Robert Lyne, St. George: domes-tic battery (2nd)- 12 mo jail (5 days minimum), 12 mo probation, $500 fine, restitution to KBI from case 13CR420, (consecutively to cases 13CR108 and 13CR120), $158 court cost, $60 probation fee, $400 KBI fee, $248 attorney fee, other costs from 13CR420Feb. 3-9, 2014Speeding: Angela Devader $195, Derick F Dunaway $246, Katelyn Rose Hollenbeck $183, Sarah Marga-ret Kasprzak $171, Creta J Toothaker $177Other traffic: Thomas R Day, traffic control signals $252; Paul David Kern, 1) license restrictions, suspen-sion or revocation $292, 2) defective wipers: obstructed windshield or windows $45Criminal cases: Aaron Lee Powell, Louisville: 1) criminal damage to property- 90 days jail, 14 mo proba-tion, $351.40 restitution; 2) driving while suspended, cancelled or revoked- 90 days jail, 14 mo proba-tion (counts 1 and 2 to run concur-rent), $100 fine; 3) disorderly con-duct- 30 days jail, 14 mo probation (to run consecutively to counts 1 and 2); $158 court cost, $186 attorney fee

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Wamego ‘on the road’Raiders down Chapman, fallto Cowboys

It was a mixed bag for the Wamego Red Raiders last week as they hit the road for two NCKL games.

On Tuesday, it was good news for the boys, as they downed Chapman 69-33.

“We were really ready to play,” said WHS Coach Troy Hemphill. “We had beaten them soundly the first time and I was wor-ried that we might tend to take the win for granted and not give effort, but the guys were really sharp in the first quarter and put the game away early.”

The Raiders didn’t give the Irish a chance to get off the ground, as they had a strong 25-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. They kept up the pressure in the second period, ending the half up 43-14.

Chapman did a little bet-ter in the third period, out-scoring the Raiders by two, but a 14-5 final stanza gave Wamego the 69-33 win.

“Eli Miller was great inside and Kyler (Alder-son) had a good night shooting the ball. Jared Ayres shot well also. I was proud of the way we pre-pared and competed in this game.”

The second game of the week against Abilene didn’t have such a happy ending for Wamego, as the Raiders fell 63-43.

“When you play at Abilene, you have to take care of the ball and maxi-

mize your possessions, we really didn’t do either one of those things,” said Hemphill.

“We shot 26 percent from the field and turned it over a bunch, so we prob-ably got about what we deserved. They are not 20 points better than us, but that’s the way this particu-lar game came out. We’ve got another shot at them (Thursday night) and we’ll need to play much better to have a chance, but I know we will.”

In this match-up, it was Abilene who jumped out ahead in the first period 18-10. The Cowboys kept the pressure on Wamego in the second quarter as well, and enjoyed a 35-18 half-time lead.

Wamego fell behind a

little further in the third quarter, but did pick up the pace in the fourth, to out score the Cowboys 15-12. It wasn’t enough to make up the difference, and the Raiders came home having lost their first NCKL game.

BOX SCORE CHAPMAN

W: 25-18-12-14 -- 69CH: 7-7-14-5 -- 33Scoring: E. Miller, 21; K. Alderson, 19; J. Ayres, 12; W. Totten and A Famino, 4 each; T. York and J. Ten Eyck, 3 each; M. Snyder, 2.

BOX SCORE ABILENE

W: 10-8-10-15 -- 43A: 18-17-16-12 -- 63Scoring: Alderson and Miller, 9 each; Ten Eyck, 6; Blain and York, 5 each; Ayres, 3; Totten, Gamino and Snyer, 2 each.

PHOTO COURTESY RON PRESTON, ABILENE REFLECTOR-CHRONICLERed Raider Kyler Alderson (25) puts pressure on the Cow-boy defender Friday night at Abilene.

Wamego’s Lady Raid-ers took their basketball clinic on the road last week, winning both NCKL games.

On Tuesday, the girls played in Chapman, downing the Lady Irish 60-34.

Abilene was even easier for the undefeated Wamego girls.

Wamego jumped out to an early 14-8 lead in the first quarter and then both teams repeated that in the second to give the Lady Raiders a 28-16 halftime lead.

The Wamego offense really poured in the points in the third quarter, out scoring Chapman 22-9. They added one more point to their margin in the final period, winning 60-34.

The trip to Abilene was even easier for the Lady Raiders.

Their back-to-back 14 points in the first two periods gave them a 28-8 halftime lead.

The Lady Raiders kept up the pressure in the sec-ond half, and won the game convincingly with a 48-16 score.

BOX SCORE CHAPMAN

W: 14-14-22-10 -- 60CH: 8-8-9-9 -- 34Scoring: L. Page, 21; K. Page, 16; C. Claussen, 9; M. Vontz, 6; A. Stratton, 4; A. Seufert and J. See-berger, 2 each.

BOX SCORE ABILENE

W; 14-14-11-9 -- 48A: 5-3-6-2 -- 16Scoring: L Page, 18; A. Seufert, 13; C. Claussen, 4; A. Stratton and M. Vontz, 2 each.Coaches comments not available.

PHOTO COURTESY RON PRESTON, ABILENE REFLECTOR-CHRONICLELady Raider Lanie Page (3) barrels past the Cowgirl defender to score in the Abilene game Friday night.

Lady Raiders still perfect on season

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Chargers win MEL match-upWabaunsee Charger Shane Flach (10) is waiting for a rebound during Friday night’s league match-up against the visiting Riley County Falcons. Wabaunsee won the game, 43-34 and Flach went on to score eight points.

Lady Chargers Fall to Riley Co.Wabaunsee Lady Charger Cara Flach (15) looks for help to pass around the Riley County defender in Friday night’s MEL match-up versus Riley County.

The Lady Chargers lost the game with a tight 58-52 score.

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Rock Creek had to play hard this week, despite their opponents’ records as on Tuesday the Mustangs played a hot-shooting Marysville team and on Friday the Rock was able to focus on their defensive effort against St. Marys.

Marysville came to Flush on Tuesday, Feb. 11, for an interleague match-up.

Rock Creek senior Ryan Schneider was able to come up with the first score for the Mustangs, but Marysville came back gaining a 5-2 lead. The first quarter continued the back and forth, but Marys-ville was able to come out of the first eight minutes with a 13-11 lead. While Rock Creek shot 25% from the field, the Bulldogs were shooting an astound-ing 71%.

The Mustangs were able to get back into the flow of their offense, gaining a 30-26 lead, but the Bull-dogs were able to throw in a three-pointer at the last second before half, giving the Bulldogs momentum for the third quarter.

Marysville’s defense sti-fled the Mustang offense in the third quarter as

Marysville regained the lead heading into the fourth quarter 43-42. Rock Creek trailed until the final two minutes as sophomore Carson Becker tied up the game at 53 points apiece. Junior Nate Berard gave the Mustangs a lead with a pair of free throws, and Rock Creek maintained the lead for the rest of the game getting their final three points off of free throws from Becker and Garcia. Marysville never gave up, but the Mustangs prevailed, 58-56.

Rock Creek traveled to St. Marys on Friday for a Valentine’s Day contest.

The Mustangs tried to focus on their defense and were able to hold the Bears to only five points in the first half. Letting their defense fuel their offense, Rock Creek was able to combine as a team for 47 first half points, with recently named KMAN athlete of the week Ryan Schneider contributing 21 and Becker 17.

St. Marys was able to post their best quarter after halftime as Rock Creek’s energy slowed. With a run-ning clock in the fourth, neither team was able to make it out of single digits in the quarter and the game ended in favor of the Mus-tangs 71-17.

The final four games of

regular season play will take place in the next two weeks for the Mustangs. On February 18 Rock Creek traveled to Chap-man, and on February 21 Silver Lake heads to Flush. Non-league action will

wrap up on February 24 at Centralia due to a resched-uled game, and the regular season will finish on Thursday, February 27 versus Rossville.

BOX SCORE MARYSVILLE

RC: 11-19-12-6MV: 13-16-14-13Rock- Berard 9, Schneider 21, Feldkamp 2, Becker 15, Garcia 11

BOX SCORE ST. MARYS

RC: 24-23-16-8

SM: 5-0-10-2 Rock Creek- Berard 2, Goodmiller 2, Blenn 2, Schneider 23, Feldkamp 2, Nider 3, Rogge 5, Becker 22, Buss 2, Garcia 8St. Marys- Bird 1, Simecka 10, Layton 3, Stewart 1, Homan 1, Hutley 1

Mustang boys take two this week

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALSt. Marys Bear Paul Foster (#14) takes a shot while Rock Creek Mustang Trystan Buss (#45) attempts to block dur-ing the Friday night game played in St. Marys.

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALJames Stewart (#12) takes a shot for the St. Marys Bears and collides in the air with Mustang Damon Smith (#42) who is airborne with an attempt to block.

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALLady Mustang Kayla Boltz (#3) shows the determination to win as she grabs this rebound during the fourth quar-ter when the Bears had narrowed the point gap to just two points. Rock Creek won 45-39.

SHANNON FRITZ, THE SMOKE SIGNALWinter Henry (#4) goes up strong for the Mustangs as she pushed through the double block of the Lady Bears’ Mal-lory Mitchell (#21) and Kaycee Flanagan (#20). Rock Creek won 45-39. No other information was made available.

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Rock Creek was in Silver Lake for the Mid east league tournament on Friday and then traveled to the Osawato-mie Invitational on Saturday.

At league, the Mustangs looked strong after the first two rounds jumping out to an early lead over the pack and slipping into second where they stayed for most of the night. The squad was led by seniors Jesse Correll, Justin Ward and Marc Reiss and Freshman Tim Reed all making it to the finals in their respective weight classes. In the final round Rock Creek slipped out of second and ending tying for a fourth place finish.

“We had to have everyone step up and win some matches, and it just didn’t happen in the later rounds of this tournament,” says head coach Dan Pray.

Rock Creek then took 9 wrestlers to Osawatomie the next day to compete. “The guys were pretty sore from the day before, but we needed the mat time with two tourna-ments being canceled,” says Pray.

The Mustangs went without their four of their starters and still placed eighth out of 14 teams. They were led by sophomore AJ Burenheide and junior Chase Ridder both recording only one loss on the day.

“Some of these wrestlers recorded 10 matches in two days, but that is what it is going to take if we want to get to state,” said Pray. “No one is going to give it to us, and we have to find a way to win even when we are tired and out of steam.”

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1. St. Marys 145.02. Silver Lake High School 124.53. Rossville High School 110.54. Tie Rock Creek 106.5

Onaga 106.5 6. Riley County High School 77.07. Wabaunsee 50.08. Burlingame 47.0

MEL IndIvIduaL rESuLTS

113 - Daniel Phillips – pinned by Dalton Dultmeier, Silver Lake; pinned by Jonathan Fairbanks, Onaga; pinned by Kevin Moser, St. Marys; placed fourth. 126 - Timothy Reed – pinned Anthony Hovestadt, Burlingame; bye; lost by 16-1 tech fall to Haegan Shaffer, Silver Lake; placed second.138 - Aj Burenhiede – pinned Jef-frey Chestnut, Onaga; pinned Bren-nan Robinson, Silver Lake; lost by 14-3 major decision to Corey Tyler, St. Marys; lost by 9-5 decision to Tommy Truesdale, Riley County; lost by 10-9 decision to Derek Gentry, Rossville; fourth place.145 - Marc Reiss – pinned Lee Hester, Rossville; pinned Caleb Anste-att, Burlingame; won by 9-4 deci-sion over Triston Hurla, Wabaunsee; pinned Chris Truesdale, Riley County; pinned by Greg Tooley, St. Marys; second place.152 - Chase Ridder – won by 15-0 tech fall over Gibson Eyestone, Riley County; pinned Michael Shaefer, Silver Lake; lost by 11-6 decision to Tagen Lambotte, Rossville; lost by 19-4 tech fall to Andrew Beck, Onaga; won by 3-2 decision over Jayson Failer, St.

Marys; third place.160 - Wyatt Fouts – pinned by Tucker Cales, Riley County; won by 7-1 decision over Caleb Lovejoy, Rossville; pinned by Coltin Morgan, Silver Lake; pinned Mason Schwem-mer, Wabaunsee; won by 12-4 major decision over Quentin Lara, Onaga; fifth place.170 - Colton Hill – bye; pinned Cliff Vandevord, Burlingame; lost by injury default to Braedan Lockhart, Sliver Lake; forfeit remainder of matches for fourth place.182 - Justin Ward – pinned Quinn garret, Burlingame; pinned Ryan Cokeley, Silver Lake; pinned Kyle Ames, Onaga; pinned Zach Haya, Wabaunsee; pinned by Gavin Grater, Riley County; second place.195 - Spencer Bowers – pinned Timmy Williams, Silver Lake; pinned Codey Lindquist, Riley County; lost by 11-1 major decision to Dustin Blow, Onaga; lost by 14-7 decision to Shawn Wages, St. Marys; fourth place.220 - Jesse Correll – pinned Jesse Renfro, Silver Lake; pinned Dillon Richert, Riley County; pinned Ryan Rose, Wabaunsee; pinned Chris Akin, St. Marys; first place.

oSawaToMIE IndIvIduaL rESuLTS

106 - Kayla Thomas – pinned by Tanner Hitchcock, Pittsburg; pinned Tanner Snow, Prairie View; pinned by Michael Marsh, Silver Lake; fourth place.113 - Daniel Phillips – pinned by Dalton Dultmeier, Silver Lake; pinned by Blade Marmon, Anderson County; pinned by Kitana Diediker, Osawatomie; pinned by Brody Rob-erson, Newton; pinned by Diediker; eighth place.126 - Timothy Reed – pinned by Skylur VonWinklepleck; lost by 17-0 tech fall to Haegan Shaefer, Silver Lake; lost by 13-2 major decision to Will Thompson, Osawatomie; lost by 17-0 decision to Noah Newcomb; pinned by Christian Dominiquez, Prairie View; sixth place.138 - Aj Burenhiede – pinned Bren-nan Robinson, Silver Lake; pinned Levi Hendrickson, Osawatomie; pinned Austin Gulota, Prairie View; pinned by Brett Cobb, Pittsburg; won by injury default over Dusty Bammes, Oskaloo-sa; second place.145 - Marc Reiss – pinned John Deidiker, Osawatomie; lost by 8-4 decision to Kody Collins, Doniphan West; bye; lost by 17-3 sudden vic-tory to Sammy Cokeley, St. James;

won by 4-3 decision over Eliaja Johns, Newton; fifth place.152 - Chase Ridder – pinned Michael Shaefer, Silver Lake; pinned Cole Humble, Immaculata; won by 5-0 decision over Storm Pracht, Anderson County; lost by 10-0 major decision to William Holland, Prairie view; won by 5-2 decision Bruce Stanley, Immaculata; third place.152 - Quintin Lara – pinned by Bruce Stanley, Immaculata; bye; pinned by Jordan Palmer, Newton; pinned Cadence King, Doniphan West; pinned Dominic Stean, St. James; ninth place.160 - Wyatt Fouts – pinned Casen Edwards, Osawatomie; won in 9-8 tiebreaker over Michael Vela, New-ton; lost by 9-1 major decision to Tommy Avery, Jayhawk Linn; pinned by Max Campbell, Immaculata; won by forfeit over Coltin Morgan, Silver Lake; seventh place.170 - Lane Forge (5-3) – pinned by Dallas Cox, Anderson County; pinned by Dylan Rice, Prairie View; won by injury default over Ridge Hurla, Wabaunsee; pinned by Chris-tian Hyde, Pittsburg; pinned Gavin Badders, Osawatomie; seventh place.

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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

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202 Maple3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, oversized de-tached garage. Own to the river bank! This is a large home built in 1928 with refinished original wood-work throughout. New tile through-out the sunroom & updated kitch-en. A huge basement offers ample room for any family! This house is Broker & agent owned. $224,900.

110 Prairie Meadow3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car attached $176,000. garage. This will be a fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with incredible views of the Flint Hills. There will be a vaulted great room with a fireplace. The beautiful eat-in kitchen includes superb cabinetry with a pantry. A coffered ceiling in the master suite. (Picture is of a similar home already completed, not of actual home). $176,000

3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage plus storage. This prop-erty is priced to sell. Great starter home. 3 bedrooms plus property has all new windows. Deck off the kitchen overlooking a fenced yard. $87,500

4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car attached garage. Beautiful home located on a private 4.6 acres just a couple miles south of Hwy 24. The home features a wood burning stove, custom kitchen cabinets, an open floor plan, and will be sold with a generous carpet allow-ance! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! $319,000

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530 RICHARDS DRIVE, MANHATTAN, KANSASThomasville dining room suite with table/leaves and pads, 6 chairs, china cabinet, server buffet; china display cabinets; heavy wood game table & 4 chairs; King bed/headboard; carved dressing/divider screen; dinette table roll around castor chairs; massive buffet; couch; buffet; 2 cane bottom rockers; 2 round glass & wood display end table; Kimball & Thomas electric organs; rocker; blonde dropleaf table; 2 mauve liv-ing room chairs; 3 Walnut cane bottom chairs; large Oak desk; leather top drum table; wire rack; 3 stack tables; various chairs; 5pc patio set; barrel back chair; large glass & wood coffee table; school desk; large round ottoman; 2 console sewing machines; computer desk; exercise bike; Lane cedar chest; file cabinet; plant & magazine stands; Lazyboy chair; console stereo; vintage painted dinette table & chairs; antique Oak rocker; Fenton Collection-baskets, silver crest, Hobnail, red, blue, green & others; Collection of Hummel figurines; Lenox birds; German steins; music boxes; teapots; small rocking horses; Blue Delft; Franko-ma; RS Prussia; Austria; France; Nippon; Royal Haeger & Royal Copley; crystal stemware; crystal serving & decorator pieces; copper, brass & silver pieces; silverplate sets; napkin rings; bowls; trays; Native Ameri-can pieces & pictures; costume jewelry; gloves; scarves; hankies; set of ‘Poppytrail’ by Metlock china; tablecloths; napkins; placemats; towels; afghans; doilies; king & full bed linen; embroidered pillow cases & run-ners; various bedding & towels; children & adult books; sheet music; records; tapes; Barbie dolls; games; dolls; metal & plastic trucks; pic-tures, prints & frames; Tupperware; skillets; pots; pans; Pyrex; utensils; baking & serving pieces; L’Echalote Corningware set; large cusianant food processor; large Foreman grill; lots various baskets; Gas Pump globe (cream & gold crown); Pabst Blue Ribbon & Moosehead signs; several nice old Gone With the Wind style lamps; German R&W wood nutcrackers; Man with mug & wood chimney sweep; VCR’s; telephones; electronics; lamps; large Santa; Large lighted Christmas tree; lights & ornaments.

John Deere 322 Snowblower; garden tools; shop items; electric chain saw; bird bath; statuary pieces; stands; urns; flower pots; miscella-neous shop tools & supplies; vise; bench grinder.

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50 firearms plus 9 pellet rifles and 2 pellet pistols. Guns include: M-1 Garand Military auto 30-06, Krag 3040 30-06 bolt action, 1903 A3 Model 1898 Springfield 30-06, 6 shotguns, 10 revolvers and pistols and 34 rifles, of which most will have scopes. Calibers offered will be: 300 mag., 30-06, 270, 244, 222, 257, 250, 30-30, 22-250, 223, 243, 308, 357, 38, 22, 9 mm, 45, 22 mag. and 22 Hornet

20 or more extra scopes of all types plus extra stocks and barrels. Ammo. of all types incl: 16,000 rounds of 22 long rifle and 1,000 of 22 mag.

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5 bd/3 ba country home on 5 A.Beautiful kitchen and dining

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POOL MANAGER WANTED! TheCity of Westmoreland is looking for apool manager for the upcoming 2014season. Prior experience and currentcertification preferred, but not man-datory. Applications may be obtainedat City Hall, 202 Main Street, West-moreland, KS 66549, 785-457-3361,during regular business hours: 8-12,1-5 M-F. Closing date for all applica-tions is noon, March 7, 2014. EOE.

Software Development Manager:Valley Hope Association, Norton KS.Software/web development back -ground, experience w/object orientedprogramming. Relocation available.Salary DOE. Email Resume: Em [email protected]

The City of Emmett is excepting ap-plications for a new City water,sewer operator and maintenanceperson. Please apply at city hall orcall 785-535-8145. Application mustbe in office no later than March, 1,2014.

USD 320 Food Service is seeking in-dividuals to work on a part-time, sub-stitute basis during the school year.Hours and duties will vary. Worktimes can vary between 6:30am-2:00 pm, but will primarily be dur-ing lunch service (11:00 am Ð 1:00pm). Starting wage is $8.85. Train-ing provided. Persons interested inapplying for this position must submita completed online application form.The application form is available onthe USD 320 web site athttp://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs orathttps://Wamego.schoolrecruiter.net .If you have any questions about theapplication process please contactDebbie Klein, 785-456-7643.

Wamego Country Club is taking ap-plications for a full-time food & bever-age manager. Pay is hourly plus tipsand depends on experience. To ap-ply send resume to P.O. Box 177,Wamego, KS, 66547.

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Mustang grapplers hit mats hard over the weekend

Rock Creek was in Silver Lake for the Mid east league tournament on Friday and then traveled to the Osawato-mie Invitational on Saturday.

At league, the Mustangs looked strong after the first two rounds jumping out to an early lead over the pack and slipping into second where they stayed for most of the night. The squad was led by seniors Jesse Correll, Justin Ward and Marc Reiss and Freshman Tim Reed all making it to the finals in their respective weight classes. In the final round Rock Creek slipped out of second and ending tying for a fourth place finish.

“We had to have everyone step up and win some matches, and it just didn’t happen in the later rounds of this tournament,” says head coach Dan Pray.

Rock Creek then took 9 wrestlers to Osawatomie the next day to compete. “The guys were pretty sore from the day before, but we needed the mat time with two tourna-ments being canceled,” says Pray.

The Mustangs went without their four of their starters and still placed eighth out of 14 teams. They were led by sophomore AJ Burenheide and junior Chase Ridder both recording only one loss on the day.

“Some of these wrestlers recorded 10 matches in two days, but that is what it is going to take if we want to get to state,” said Pray. “No one is going to give it to us, and we have to find a way to win even when we are tired and out of steam.”

MEL TEaM ScorES

1. St. Marys 145.02. Silver Lake High School 124.53. Rossville High School 110.54. Tie Rock Creek 106.5

Onaga 106.5 6. Riley County High School 77.07. Wabaunsee 50.08. Burlingame 47.0

MEL IndIvIduaL rESuLTS

113 - Daniel Phillips – pinned by Dalton Dultmeier, Silver Lake; pinned by Jonathan Fairbanks, Onaga; pinned by Kevin Moser, St. Marys; placed fourth. 126 - Timothy Reed – pinned Anthony Hovestadt, Burlingame; bye; lost by 16-1 tech fall to Haegan Shaffer, Silver Lake; placed second.138 - Aj Burenhiede – pinned Jef-frey Chestnut, Onaga; pinned Bren-nan Robinson, Silver Lake; lost by 14-3 major decision to Corey Tyler, St. Marys; lost by 9-5 decision to Tommy Truesdale, Riley County; lost by 10-9 decision to Derek Gentry, Rossville; fourth place.145 - Marc Reiss – pinned Lee Hester, Rossville; pinned Caleb Anste-att, Burlingame; won by 9-4 deci-sion over Triston Hurla, Wabaunsee; pinned Chris Truesdale, Riley County; pinned by Greg Tooley, St. Marys; second place.152 - Chase Ridder – won by 15-0 tech fall over Gibson Eyestone, Riley County; pinned Michael Shaefer, Silver Lake; lost by 11-6 decision to Tagen Lambotte, Rossville; lost by 19-4 tech fall to Andrew Beck, Onaga; won by 3-2 decision over Jayson Failer, St.

Marys; third place.160 - Wyatt Fouts – pinned by Tucker Cales, Riley County; won by 7-1 decision over Caleb Lovejoy, Rossville; pinned by Coltin Morgan, Silver Lake; pinned Mason Schwem-mer, Wabaunsee; won by 12-4 major decision over Quentin Lara, Onaga; fifth place.170 - Colton Hill – bye; pinned Cliff Vandevord, Burlingame; lost by injury default to Braedan Lockhart, Sliver Lake; forfeit remainder of matches for fourth place.182 - Justin Ward – pinned Quinn garret, Burlingame; pinned Ryan Cokeley, Silver Lake; pinned Kyle Ames, Onaga; pinned Zach Haya, Wabaunsee; pinned by Gavin Grater, Riley County; second place.195 - Spencer Bowers – pinned Timmy Williams, Silver Lake; pinned Codey Lindquist, Riley County; lost by 11-1 major decision to Dustin Blow, Onaga; lost by 14-7 decision to Shawn Wages, St. Marys; fourth place.220 - Jesse Correll – pinned Jesse Renfro, Silver Lake; pinned Dillon Richert, Riley County; pinned Ryan Rose, Wabaunsee; pinned Chris Akin, St. Marys; first place.

oSawaToMIE IndIvIduaL rESuLTS

106 - Kayla Thomas – pinned by Tanner Hitchcock, Pittsburg; pinned Tanner Snow, Prairie View; pinned by Michael Marsh, Silver Lake; fourth place.113 - Daniel Phillips – pinned by Dalton Dultmeier, Silver Lake; pinned by Blade Marmon, Anderson County; pinned by Kitana Diediker, Osawatomie; pinned by Brody Rob-erson, Newton; pinned by Diediker; eighth place.126 - Timothy Reed – pinned by Skylur VonWinklepleck; lost by 17-0 tech fall to Haegan Shaefer, Silver Lake; lost by 13-2 major decision to Will Thompson, Osawatomie; lost by 17-0 decision to Noah Newcomb; pinned by Christian Dominiquez, Prairie View; sixth place.138 - Aj Burenhiede – pinned Bren-nan Robinson, Silver Lake; pinned Levi Hendrickson, Osawatomie; pinned Austin Gulota, Prairie View; pinned by Brett Cobb, Pittsburg; won by injury default over Dusty Bammes, Oskaloo-sa; second place.145 - Marc Reiss – pinned John Deidiker, Osawatomie; lost by 8-4 decision to Kody Collins, Doniphan West; bye; lost by 17-3 sudden vic-tory to Sammy Cokeley, St. James;

won by 4-3 decision over Eliaja Johns, Newton; fifth place.152 - Chase Ridder – pinned Michael Shaefer, Silver Lake; pinned Cole Humble, Immaculata; won by 5-0 decision over Storm Pracht, Anderson County; lost by 10-0 major decision to William Holland, Prairie view; won by 5-2 decision Bruce Stanley, Immaculata; third place.152 - Quintin Lara – pinned by Bruce Stanley, Immaculata; bye; pinned by Jordan Palmer, Newton; pinned Cadence King, Doniphan West; pinned Dominic Stean, St. James; ninth place.160 - Wyatt Fouts – pinned Casen Edwards, Osawatomie; won in 9-8 tiebreaker over Michael Vela, New-ton; lost by 9-1 major decision to Tommy Avery, Jayhawk Linn; pinned by Max Campbell, Immaculata; won by forfeit over Coltin Morgan, Silver Lake; seventh place.170 - Lane Forge (5-3) – pinned by Dallas Cox, Anderson County; pinned by Dylan Rice, Prairie View; won by injury default over Ridge Hurla, Wabaunsee; pinned by Chris-tian Hyde, Pittsburg; pinned Gavin Badders, Osawatomie; seventh place.

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Stoddard signs with HighlandWamego Red Raider senior Logan Stoddard (second from right) has signed his letter of intent to play football for Highland Community College. The new “Scottie” is joined by his family: April Stoddard, step-mother; Jon Stoddard, father; and Andrea Messina, mother; along with head football coach Dale Burkholder and assistant coach John Scog-gins.

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York to play Scottie FootballWamego Red Raider senior Trenton York (second from left) has signed his letter of intent to play football for Highland Community College. The new “Scottie” is joined by his family: Larry York, father; Heidi York, mother; and Travis Lincoln, who will become his step-father; along with head football coach Dale Burkholder and assistant coach John Scoggins.

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Think Spring!Due to the Sampler Festival, the Wamego Citywide sale will be

Saturday, May 10The Smoke Signal will be accepting ads

April 21-30 for the May 7 edition.

The Wamego Red Raider wrestling team celebrated its seniors Tuesday night, Feb. 11, by recognizing Jacob Christie, Joe Haug and manager Shannon Sweet along with their families.

Unfortunately, the Raid-ers took a fall at the hands of the visiting Marysville Bulldogs, losing 50-22.

While the Raiders might have been celebrating their seniors, it was the younger wrestlers who found suc-cess against Marysville. Freshman Nate McCowan (182) and sophomore Dylan Bloom (113) both pinned their opponents. Junior Dalton Carley took down his foe with a 12-4 major decision.

IndIvIdual Results

106 – Max Washburn - open

113 – Dylan Bloom pinned Skyler Ballman

120 – Jacob Christie lost to Christian Perez by a 15-3 major decision

126 – Dalton Carley defeated Joe Smith by a 12-4 major decision

132 – Wamego Open138 – Joe Haug lost to

Jacob Stryker 7-6145 – Tristan Neff pinned

by Dylan Jones152 – Connor Kramm

pinned by Jacob Mintzmy-er

160 – Dylan Campbell lost to Josh Nelson by 7-1 major decision

170 – Ethan Simonsen pinned by Dave Luebcke

182 – Nate McCown pinned Nick Ackerman

220 – Kasey Feyh lost to Casey Hilton, 2-1

285 – Wamego openEditor’s Note: No

coach’s comments were made available by press time.

Pottawatomie CountyDemocrats Feb. Meeting -- All Kansans areInvited to Attend!Speaker: Jim Sherow Democratic Candidate for 1st Congressional District, US House of RepresentativesI

11Jim’s presentation: ‘Working Hard for National Service, Education, Agriculture, and Economic Development’ -- My Commitment to 1st DistrictVoters! Question and answer session to follow.

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beth howell day, the smoke signalRed Raider senior Jake Christie wrestles Bulldog Christian Perez in his last appearance on his home mat Tuesday night, Feb. 11.

beth howell day, the smoke signalIn his last night on his home mat, Red Raider senior Joe Haug takes on Marysville Bulldog Jakob Stryker in a hard fought bout Tuesday night, Feb. 11.

Holton downs Red Raider wrestlers in make-up matchThe Wamego Red Raid-

ers traveled to Holton on Thursday, Feb. 13, to make up a double-dual meet that had been postponed due to weather.

Holton won 59-21Rock Creek, the other

team scheduled, was unable attend that date.

Individual Results106 - Dylan Bloom

pinned Jameson Lutz113 -- Colton Simonsson

pinned by Dominic Butera-kos

120 -- Jacob Christie pinned by Tyler Price

126 -- Dalton Carley won by 1-0 decision over Justin Pool.

132 -- Open138 -- Joe Haug lost by

16-1 tech fall to Justin Rie-schick

145 - Tristan Neff pinned by Specer Baum

152 -- Connor Kramm pinned by Lucas Lovvorn

160 -- Dylan Campbell pinned Parker Zeller

170 -- Ethan Simonson pinned by Mason Baum

182 -- Nathan McCown pinned by Kyule Mick

195 -- open220 -- Kasey Feyh pinned

Bradley Hooper285 -- OpenEditor’s Note: No coach’s

comments were made avail-able by press time.

Dalton Carley (far left) defeated Marysville Bulldog Joe Smith by a 12-4 major decision in the 126 pound weight group.

Kasey Feyh (near left) lost a close 2-1 struggle to Bull-dog Casey Hilton.

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