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Rally aims to dispel ‘pink slime’ reports By JOSEPH JACKMOVICH
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A rally for Beef Products, Inc. employees is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. today at Stevens Park. The rally, which organizers say is designed to help spread the word about the safety of the
Census appeal increases city’s population by 7 By SHAJIA AHMAD
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The U.S. Census Bureau has responded to Garden City’s challenge of 2010 Census figures by increasing the city’s population by only seven people. That message is from Planning and Community Development Director Kaleb Kentner, who said the results were received from the federal agency on Thursday, according to a Friday memo to city commissioners. The 2010 Census figures released in March 2010 indicated that Garden City lost 6.3 percent of its population over the last decade: from more than 28,000 people in 2000 to 26,658 in 2010. The response brings Garden City’s new U.S. Census approved population to 26,665. The city, which filed its challenge to the federal agency in July 2011, was petitioning for a count that better reflected what local officials believe is Garden City’s true population: between 28,000 and 30,300. “(City) staff felt that documentation in the form of active utility accounts reflected that the population of the city would fall into this range depending on the average household size the Census Bureau used to resolve the challenge,” Kentner wrote to city commissioners in the same memo. City commissioners who meet Tuesday will hear more from city officials about the Census results. During Tuesday’s meeting, city commissioners also will interrupt their regularly scheduled meeting around 1:40 p.m. to meet at the Garden City Regional Airport at 2 p.m. A reception will be held at the airport to celebrate the arrival at that time of the inaugural Dallas regional jet flight to the municipal airport in Garden City. Commissioners plan to reconvene around 3:45 p.m.
company’s lean, finely textured beef product, is open to the community. BPI suspended operations at three of its four plants Monday, including the Holcomb plant, because of recent national news reports about the reported unhealthy nature of its lean,
finely textured beef, causing a potential loss of 236 local jobs if the closings become permanent. Detractors and activists who believe the product should be banned have dubbed the product “pink slime.” U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, RKan., on Thursday questioned
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the safety of lean, finely textured beef. Moran asked that Vilsack specifically explain to consumers about the product. “It is beef, and it is safe, and it’s got less fat — something we’ve been saying for literally
almost a month now,” Vilsack said. Despite the federal government’s stamp of approval, the fast-food franchise Wendy’s on Friday had full-page advertisements in eight major newspaSee BPI, Page A5
A pilot’s special flight Syracuse native to pilot first Dallas to Garden City flight. By SHAJIA AHMAD
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On his 16th birthday, Randy Davis didn’t head to the local department of motor vehicles like many youngsters do to get his driver’s license. Instead, following in the footsteps of other family members and with his new pilot’s license in hand, the Syracuse native made his way to the municipal airport to make his first solo flight, marking a personal rite that day nearly a dozen years ago. “Growing up, I can remember flying around with my brother and my dad. As a kid, what it meant to fly is totally different from now,” he said. “Before I had a Kansas driver’s license, I successfully flew an aircraft by myself for the first time. It was a really cool milestone and a tremendous accomplishment, to See Pilot, Page A5
This photo shows four generations of Davises taken when Randy was 1, following their first airplane ride with their great grandfather Ray Davis as pilot. From left: Ray Davis, with Randy in his arms, and Ron Davis, with Jeff in his arms.
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Randy Davis, an American Airlines pilot originally from Syracuse, will be flying Tuesday’s inaugural American Eagle flight from Dallas to Garden City. His older brother, Jeff Davis, also is a commercial airline pilot for the airline.
KDHE: Rabies cases up statewide By ANGIE HAFLICH
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Dr. Eric Tuller, of Garden City Veterinary Clinic, vaccinates Pepper, a 5-year-old Dalmatian, on Friday at the clinic.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday reported that 13 animals in the state have been tested positive for rabies since Jan. 1. “We have a significantly higher number of confirmed rabid animals this year, 13, compared to just four during the same time in 2011,” KDHE State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Ingrid Garrison stated in a press release sent out Thursday. Since 2007, there has been an average of 68 cases of rabid animals a year in Kansas. While most people attribute the disease to dogs, the 13 cases confirmed by KDHE include four skunks, two bats, two horses, two cows, one cat, one coyote and one raccoon. Animal rabies is common in
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Kansas, and skunks are the animals most likely to have the disease. However, skunks can pass the virus to other animals, such as dogs, cats, cattle and horses. “People understand the importance of vaccinating dogs and cats against rabies, but often forget about vaccinating horses,” Garrison said in the press release. “Although vaccination of all cattle and sheep is not practical, we encourage vaccination of valuable breeding stock and show animals.” Vaccines are available for dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, cattle and sheep. Animals need to have periodic boosters of vaccine to maintain proper protection. Dr. Eric Tuller, DVM at Garden City Veterinary Clinic, said that in Kansas, pets are required to be vaccinated after the age of 16 weeks. “And then the following boosters are good for three years, and
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it depends on city legislation if they accept the three-year vaccinations or not. In Liberal, I believe they only accept one year vaccinations,” he said. “It’s three years for Holcomb and Garden City.” Tuller said that so far this year, the clinic hasn’t seen any cases of rabies, and that while it is rare for domestic animals to contract the disease, it is better to take caution and get pets vaccinated. “Cats are a lot less likely to come to the vet to get a vaccination, and they’re the ones out there catching the birds and doing stuff like that, and one of the cases they found (in the state) so far is in an unvaccinated cat. Cats and dogs are equally likely to become exposed to it,” he said. Symptoms of rabies are common among all species. See Disease, Page A5
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Larry Dean “Hoe” Harrison, 67, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at his home i n Garden City. H e w a s b o r n Aug. 16, 1944, in Garden City, to George a n d B e t t y Grippin Harrison. A lifetime resident of Garden City, Mr. Harrison had been a backhoe operator and then an asphalt plant operator for Finney County. On Nov. 25, 1973, he married Traci Yardley in Garden City. She died March 20, 2009, in Wichita. He also was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Survivors include three sons, Mike, Greg and Rich Harrison, all of Wichita; a daughter, Dena Muniz of Fort Smith, Ark.; two brothers, Kevin Harrison of Dighton, and Rex Harrison of Garden City; two sisters, Debbie Jordan of Garden City, and Kathy Rhodes of Beaver, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Visitation hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.priceandsons.com. Memorials to the Larry Dean Harrison Memorial Fund may be sent in care of the funeral home, 620 N. Main St., Garden City, KS 67846.
SCOTT CITY — Ethelyn Georgia Settles, 86, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Scott County Hospital in Scott City. She was born March 18, 1926, in Gove, to George C. and Mabel E. Lillia Roemer. A longtime resident of Scott City, Mrs. Settles had taught at a country school, was a school bus driver and worked as a florist for several years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City. On June 6, 1948, she married Vincent E. Settles at her parent’s home in Healy. He died May 1, 1996, in Scott City. She also was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Survivors include a son, Steve Settles and his wife, Kathy, of San Angelo, Texas; a daughter, D’Ann Markel of Scott City; a brother, Reece Roemer and his wife, Delores, of Healy; five grandchildren, Jeff and Barry Markel, Jennifer Young, James Settles and Kelly Randell; and six great-granddaughters, Marissa and Madison Markel, Laura Bean, Alyssa Randell, Kathryn Young and Lyla Settles. Graveside service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Healy Cemetery in Healy. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, with the Rev. Dennis Carter presiding. Visitation hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City. Condolences may be sent at www.priceandsons.com or pricefh@ wbsnet.org. Memorials are suggested to Park Lane Nursing Home or the United Methodist Church, both in care of the funeral home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, KS 67871.
SCOTT CITY — Gerald E. Young, 68, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Scott County Hospital in Scott City. He was born Jan. 27, 1944, in Scott City, to Clarence and Audrey Duff Young. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Mr. Young was a farmer. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City. On Aug. 7, 1968, he married Emily M. Cox in Scott City. She died Aug. 22, 2007, in Scott City. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynnette Bergen; a son, Robert Young; and a brother, Elvin Young. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Young of El Paso, Texas, and William Young and his wife, Bettye, of Dodge City; a daughter, Michelle Lightner and her husband, Lonnie, of Scott City; 26 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City. Burial will be at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City. Visitation hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City. Condolences may be given at www.priceandsons. com or pricefh@wbsnet.org. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in care of the funeral home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, KS 67871.
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Geraldine Benton CIMARRON — Geraldine M. Benton, 87, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at The Shepherd’s Center in Cimarron. She was born Jan. 1, 1925, in Wichita, to Clarence J. and Rose Crawford Kerr. She was a 1943 graduate of Cimarron High School. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Benton was homemaker, farmer and stockman. On Nov. 2, 1948, she married Clifford D. “Tiny” Benton in Cimarron. He died Nov. 2, 1990. She also was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gerald Kerr and Clarence Kerr Jr. Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Benton of Cimarron, and Erle Benton of Overland Park; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cimarron United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Cimarron Cemetery. Visitation hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Cimarron. The casket will remain closed. Condolences may be sent at www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to The Shepherd’s Center, in care of the funeral chapel, Box 446, Cimarron, KS 67835.
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Garden City Police Department Arrests/Citations Friday Armando Aguilar, 32, 825 Maize Court, was cited and released at 3:15 a.m. in the 2000 block of East Kansas Avenue on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Thursday Min Aung, 20, 305 W. Mary St., Apt. E3, was cited and released at 8:41 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Mary Street on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Angel Ramirez, 21, 4101 E. U.S. Highway 50, Lot 271, was cited and released at 5:45 p.m. in the 4100 block of East U.S. Highway 50 on an allegation of battery from a previous incident that occurred in October 2011. Sylvester Mitchell, 18, 810 Summit St., was arrested at 4:50 p.m. on two municipal bench warrants. Edith Jaco-Monterroza, 37, 2012 N. Third St., was cited and released at 3:10 p.m. in the 1900 block of Third Street on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Thomas Taylor, 712 1/2 N. Seventh St., was arrested at 1:14 p.m. in the 700 block of North Seventh Street on a county warrant. Amber Prince, 22, 1921 Harding St., was cited and released at 1:10 p.m. in the 500 block of East Kansas Avenue on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Miguel Herrera, 19, 2220 Commanche Drive, was arrested at 12:49 p.m. in the 2700 block of Buffalo Way on allegations of no valid driver’s license and no proof of insurance. Carlos Mendoza, 22, 5800 E. Mansfield Road, was cited and released at 11:59 a.m. in the 2400 block of North Seventh Street on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Erica Rodby, 29, Holcomb, was arrested at 8:28 a.m. on a bench warrant. Adrian Garcia, 19, 611 Campus Drive, Apt. 103, was cited and released at 1:15 a.m. in the 600 block of Campus Drive on an allegation of possession of drug paraphernalia. Wednesday Jonha Taylor, 19, 1301 New York, was cited and released at 8:45 a.m. in the 200 block of West Kansas Avenue on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Matthew Cronin, 35, 706 Pershing Ave., was arrested at 6:30 p.m. in the 800
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block of Pershing Avenue on multiple county warrants. Edmundo Mancinas Jr., 34, 340 S. Farmland Road, was cited and released at 7:40 a.m. in the 400 block of West Kansas Avenue on an allegation of no proof of insurance. Tuesday Armando Perez, 19, 611 N. Second St., was arrested at 8:38 p.m. on allegations of interference with a law enforcement officer, a municipal violation, and a municipal bench warrant. Jorge Melendez-Vaque, 18, 1201 N. Third St., was arrested at 5:47 p.m. on an allegation of theft. Arely Sosa, 20, 1602 Labrador Blvd., was arrested at 3:27 p.m. on an allegation of domestic battery. Lizebeth Limon, 20, 2720 N. Fleming St., was arrested at 2:23 p.m. on allegations of theft by deception, forgery, and criminal use of a financial card. Zarai Flores, 19, 6165 Old Post Road, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. on an allegation of driving with a suspended license.
Criminal Damage Thursday Between 10 and 11 p.m. in the 2900 block of Fleming Street, a person used a BB gun to shoot a vehicle. Damage $2,900.
Thefts/Losses Wednesday Between 4 and 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Kansas Avenue, someone took money by deception. Loss $150.
Miscellaneous Thursday At 11:01 p.m. in the 500 block of North 10th Street, a known suspect struck a family member and then fled. Investigation continues. Saturday Between 6:40 and 6:45 p.m. in the 300 block of West Mary Street, a person entered a residence and hit a person after an altercation. Investigation continues.
Finney County Sheriff’s Office Thursday Robert Franco, 34, Liberal, was arrested at 12:45 p.m. on a detainer and a bench warrant. Brance Phelps, 21, Ulysses, was arrested at 10:55 a.m. on an allegation of probation violation. Glenn McCreery, 36, 705 Safford Ave., was arrested at 10:45 a.m. on an allegation of battery on a law enforcement officer. David Cokeley, 24, 2605
E. Pawnee Road, was arrested at 10:35 a.m. on an allegation of aggravated battery. Abdullahi Budeye, 25, 605 E. Labrador Blvd., was arrested at 8:33 a.m. on an allegation of possession of opiates. Wednesday Leonardo, MoralesBautist, 56, 1185 T-Bone Drive, was arrested at 10:06 p.m. in Finney County on an allegation of domestic battery. Kevin Alantraa Rivers, 19, 611 Campus Drive, was arrested at 6:42 p.m. in Finney County on allegations of theft by deception, entering a dwelling to commit felony, theft or sexual battery, theft of property and criminal damage to property. Francisco Javier Valdez, 33, 2801 N. Eighth St., was arrested at 10:25 a.m. in Finney County on an allegation of driving without a valid license. Alonso Cordero, 36, 6065 Skyline Drive, was arrested at 10 a.m. in Finney County on an allegation of driving without a valid license. Tuesday Lina Biernacki, 36, 902 1/2 First St., was arrested at 2:55 p.m. on allegations of burglary, theft by deception, making false information, criminal damage, and theft. Michael Barnes, 21, 1907 A St., was arrested at 2:52 p.m. on allegations of burglary, theft by deception, criminal damage, and theft. Tabitha Tofoya, 31, 2601 W. Mary St., was arrested at 11:20 a.m. on an allegation of theft. Homero Ollarzabal, 22, 1420 W. Campbell St., was arrested at 9 a.m. on a detainer. Monday Brian Kinney, 30, 1614 Pioneer Road, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. on an allegation of driving with a suspended license.
Garden City Fire Department Thursday At 4:31 p.m. at 10199 W. U.S. Highway 50 — dispatched and cancelled en route. Tuesday At 11:54 p.m. at 7200 River Road — grass fire. At 9:20 p.m. at 3002 E. Schulman Ave. — false alarm or false call. At 10:19 a.m. at 6000 Weldon Road — false alarm or false call. Monday At 8:40 a.m. at Mary and Eighth Streets — extrication of victim(s) from vehicle. At 12:28 a.m. at 400 N. Evans St. — motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
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SATURDAY, March 31, 2012
Stations of the Cross Friday, April 6 at 7 pm
Join us for a visual story of Jesus going to His death, which will be presented by Garden City Church of the Brethren and the Salvation Army youth group at 7 pm at the church. The public is invited to this Good Friday event.
Church of the Brethren 505 N. 8th St. • Garden City, KS
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Roundup Briefs K-25 project north of Leoti set to start The Kansas Department of Transportation expects work to begin Monday on a resurfacing project on Kansas Highway 25 from I Street in Leoti, north to the Wichita/Logan County line. The project calls for milling one inch of the existing asphalt surface and then overlaying the roadway with one inch to one-anda-half inches of hot mix asphalt. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone during daylight hours, guided by a pilot car. Drivers can expect delays of 15 minutes or less. KDOT reminds drivers to pay attention to all work zone warning signs, slow down and be prepared to stop. The primary contractor on this approximately $1.2 million T-WORKS preservation project is APAC-Kansas Inc., Shears Division, of Hutchinson. KDOT expects this project to be completed by May, weather permitting. KDOT also reminds drivers that K-25 is closed in Logan County from Russell Springs, north to the west junction of K-25 and U.S. Highway 40. The official detour route follows K-96 to US-83 to I-70. For information about construction progress across Kansas visit www.kandrive.org. For more information contact Larry Meyer, construction manager, at (620) 384-7821, or Kirk Hutchinson, public affairs manager for the southwest district, at (877) 550-5368.
Downtown rally to support BPI employees A rally for Beef Products, Inc. employees will be held at Stevens Park from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The rally is open to the community and is planned to help spread the word about the safety of the company’s lean, finely textured beef product, known pejoratively as “pink slime.” BPI suspended operations at three of its four plants Monday after national news reports about the reported unhealthy nature of the product, causing a potential loss of 236 local jobs if the closings become permanent. BPI Quality Assurance Supervisor Eugene Martinez will speak at the event. “We just want to get the word out and educate,” Martinez said.
YMCA to hold Easter egg event tonight The Garden City Family YMCA will have its 11th annual “Easter Eggstravaganza” event from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. The event is free and will feature an Easter Egg hunt, swimming, carnival games, and refreshments. There also will be drawings for candy jars and Easter baskets. For more information, contact the Garden City Family YMCA at 275-1199.
On the agenda County commission to meet with FCEDC By The Telegram Finney County Commissioners who meet next week will hear from local economic development officials. The county commission which meets Monday will hear a quarterly update from Finney County Economic Development Corp. President Lona DuVall about various business prospects and other updates. County commissioners also will hear from other county officials about discussion of county property and zoning issues about animals from county residents. The county commission meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Finney County Administrative Center, 311 N. Ninth St. Visit www.GCTelegram.com for a full look at Monday’s agenda.
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School board expected to decide on iPads By RACHAEL GRAY
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After having heard presentations at previous meetings regarding a proposal to equip every Garden City High School student with an iPad, USD 457 Board of Education members are expected to make a decision on the issue Monday at their regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Educational Support Center, 1205 Fleming St. Rick Atha, USD 457 superintendent, has said the money to fund the iPads for the first year would come out of bond money saved by the new high school coming in under budget. Board
members could approve spending $1,042,937.64 of the bond money on the initiative. In the second and third years, the money would come out of the supplemental general fund, Atha has said. The cost for the second and third year to the district would be $452,577.14 and 349,600, respectively. Individual cost for the iPad is $531, which includes the cost of the device, protective case, license and core applications or “apps,” according to Atha. The $92.5 million project to build the new high school has come $2,060,000 under budget after the board approved several top priority items, including adding
money to the budget for converting Abe Hubert Middle School into Abe Hubert Elementary School and converting the current high school into Horace J. Good Middle School. The board also approved new technology at the high school and installing electrical wiring and fiber on the high school football field. About $600,000 of that leftover money will go toward finishing the stadium at the new high school. The technology team has been researching implementation practices from different schools. They have consulted with 15 districts nationwide with large iPad implementations, vendors for management, security and stor-
age options and other Kansas schools’ implementation of iPads. Layne Schiffelbein, instructional technology coordinator for the district, has consulted with Fraser Spears of Scotland, who implemented the first 1-to-1 iPad program in the world. He now works with schools and technology companies to enhance 21st century skills, teaching and modern technology provision. Schiffelbein said he evaluated the USD 457 model. “Your team has done a thorough and comprehensive job in developing the project. I can’t think of anything you have overlooked,” Spears told Schiffelbein.
Kansas artists, poets contribute to upcoming art show By RACHAEL GRAY
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Artists and poets with Kansas roots or connections to the state have combined work to create pieces and poems for an upcoming show at Garden City Community College’s Mercer Gallery. The show, “Illustrious: Artists Respond to Poets,” will be on display from Monday through April 28. A public reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. April 14 at the gallery, followed by a poetry reading in the auditorium of the fine arts building. Brian McCallum, GCCC art instructor and gallery director, said the show will reflect the connection between art and poetry. “Oftentimes there’s a visual component to the written language. This happens in journalism and novels, but it’s most evident in good poetry. The two go hand in hand,” he said. McCallum said the art and literary connection has been around for ages, since pieces coming out of Greece were based on the Iliad and the Odyssey. “There’s a natural connection between the two,” he said. To create work for the show, artists were given various poems. “They selected works of theirs that would lend themselves well to illustrations,” he said. McCallum said the show is shaping up to be wonderful. “Poets from Kansas, or with ties to the state, have generously provided numerous works of poetry, and selected visual artists have been busily interpreting the works of those poets in two-dimensional or threedimensional form.” The poets include Ramona McCallum, Marsha Wright, Kevin Rabis, Shauna Carpenter, Linda Lobmeyer, A.J. Rathbun, Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Ed Skoog, Colby Gates, Leonard Hitz and Keith Downer. Mirriam-Goldberg is the poet laureate of Kansas, and she has made two visits to Garden City and GCCC over the past year, once to conduct a writer’s workshop and once just recently to participate in a round robin reading event. Those expected to be on hand at the reception and reading are Carpenter, Hitz, Lobmeyer, Ramona McCallum and Wright. The artists are Elizabeth Baker, Kyle Chaput, Jesus Lazoya, Linda Ganstrom, Devlin Goldworm, Carole Geier, Brian Nelson, Miriam Climenhaga, Vivian Kinder, Colton Newell and Brian McCallum, the gallery director. Brian McCallum said the show will fea-
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This piece by Linda Ganstrom, who leads the ceramic arts program at Fort Hays State University, is one of the pieces to be included in the exhibit “Illustrious: Artists Respond to Poets.” A 30-year veteran of the ceramic arts, Ganstrom recently has placed a series of public sculptures in China. The exhibit opens Monday at the Mercer Gallery. ture a variety of media for the artworks. “The poets were asked to provide works that lent themselves to illustration,” he said. “The artists were selected from across several media, including photography, painting, printmaking and sculpture.” Each artist was provided with several works to interpret, but purposely given only limited instruction. In each case, the directions were, “Please illustrate this poem visually, however you like, in any medium you choose.”
McCallum said he thinks of the exhibition as a bit of a singles mixer, or potluck in visual form. “Both poet and artist stand to benefit from one another’s work, and both are on equal footing.” In addition to the primary exhibition, the satellite gallery will feature a parallel display with works by Valarie Ann Smith, whose images from El Salvador also are being shown downtown at the Garden City Arts Gallery.
Burn ban to continue in drought-stricken Finney County By JOSEPH JACKMOVICH jjackmovich@gctelegram.com
A Finney County burn ban still is in effect despite the area’s recent precipitation. The ban, which was put into place April 5, 2011, and has remained in effect since, is part of the Garden City Fire Department’s plan to keep the community safe from fire during a period of dryness and soon-to-be increasing temperatures. People who wish to burn crop residue or other household waste in the county must first contact the fire department for a permit to burn. According to GCFD Chief Allen Shelton, the department is not permitting recreational fires such as bonfires along with any open fire in Garden City city limits due to a city ordinance. “Things we’re approving right now absolutely have to be burned,” Shelton said. To ask for a burn, Finney County residents must first call the fire department, who then sends out either the fire mar-
shal or a battalion commander to check the material and area for safety and compliance with state fire regulations. While crop residue and brush from the property may be burned, other material such as plastic or treated lumber is not permitted. Shelton said that the department tries to make same-day visits to permit the burning as time allows. Some of the requirements for allowing a burn include having a clear day for smoke to escape, a 5 to 15 mph wind, and other weather conditions such as temperature and humidity. The ban has helped to curb the spread of wild land fires, which Shelton said already have began to pick up in the last few weeks. Shelton said that since that the recent rains have allowed the department to better work with residents so that they can have necessary material burned. But even with the moisture, Shelton said that the area is far from being in the clear in regard to lifting the burn ban. “Even with moisture, we’re
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still in a drought,” Shelton said, adding that he would only lift the ban once the National Weather Service has removed the drought classification from the area. In the last few weeks, the department has seen about three to four calls for burn permits during the weekday with about 10 on the weekends. While a majority of those requests are granted, Shelton said that there still are some people who burn despite not receiving a permit to do so. In the last month, the fire department responded to approximately 10 calls of unauthorized burning, though Fire Marshal Dan Wimmer said that is often caused by ignorance of the ban. A first unauthorized burn results in a warning from the fire department, while further unauthorized burns can result in citations that can reach $500. Shelton said that most people follow the ban after the first incident, with only approximately 10 citations in the time since the ban was put into place. “We seldom see a second
offense,” Wimmer said. While recreational fires are prohibited, Shelton said that organizations such as church or school groups wishing to have a bonfire can call the fire department to have the burn permitted. Each organization receives two permits for bonfires per year, Shelton said. Other stipulations for burning come from Kansas state regulations. Some requirements are: constantly supervising a fire, ensuring a fire does not cause visibility problems for highways or airports, and putting no more material on a fire after two hours before sunset. Even with the weather sometimes making it difficult for approved burns to occur, Shelton said that he feels the ban has been successful on the whole. “We’ve had really good success in the county with the burn ban,” Shelton said. For information on how to have a burn approved, contact the Garden City Fire Department at 276-1140.
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SATURDAY, March 31, 2012
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COMMENTARY LEONARD PITTS Miami Herald Dena Sattler, Editor/publisher
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hen it comes to economic development in southwest Kansas, nothing comes easily. The region, after all, has challenges: a lack of interstate highway access and a housing shortage, for example. The difficult task of enticing businesses to set up shop here became even more daunting during the recession as many businesses had Should Finney County to streamline pitch a sales-tax plan to operations fund economic developinstead of purment efforts? Add your suing plans to comments at the end of grow. the online version of this While it editorial at GCTelegram. com/opinion. was a gloomy situation in a region eager to create good jobs needed to power the local economy, success stories did materialize on various fronts. “Progress Report 2012” in today’s edition outlines a number of encouraging developments and possibilities locally and in the area. A few examples: • Garden City’s new high school, the cornerstone of a $97.5 million school facilities improvement plan approved by voters as a way to addressing changing needs in education. • A proposed $67.2 million retail development project in Garden City that would include two anchor stores and other retailers. • Scott City’s new $24 million hospital. • Holcomb could see a new hotel, and a senior housing project may breathe life into the old Windsor Hotel in Garden City. More recently, however, Finney County suffered a blow in the closing of the Beef Products, Inc., plant near Holcomb. Controversy stemming from production of lean, finely textured beef — a product unfortunately dubbed “pink slime” — reportedly led the company to close the Holcomb plant and two other facilities that turned out the lean beef product used in hamburger and other foods, and long considered safe to eat. Some 236 local BPI workers lost their jobs amid the public relations fiasco. Such setbacks only reinforce the need to be aggressive in efforts to build the local business community, to include seeking adequate funding to compete against other communities offering incentives to businesses. With that in mind, local officials need to make another run at a sales-tax plan to fund economic development efforts. Having visitors help pay for initiatives that draw and retain businesses — and boost the local tax base — eases the local burden. Such strategies must be in place if we’re to enjoy the kind of progress that fuels long-term prosperity.
Today’s Quotes “If Cargill makes it too why aren’t they shutting down in Dodge City and Wichita?”
— Online comment at GCTelegram. com in response to a story about Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and other governors learning about the process of creating finely textured lean beef, a product at the center of controversy that reportedly led to the closing of the Beef Products Inc. plant in Holcomb.
“Before I had a Kansas driver’s license, I successfully flew an aircraft by myself for the first time.”
— Commercial airline pilot and Syracuse native Randy Davis, from a story in today’s edition about the Davis family’s involvement in aviation.
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Powerful challenge for Sunflower By STUART LOWRY
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roviding reliable electricity at the most affordable cost has been a challenge since 1935 when the Roosevelt administration focused on electrifying rural America by implementing the Rural Electric Administration, the outgrowth of which were electric cooperatives. Though much has changed in 77 years, much remains the same. There continues to be a growing demand for electricity, and this is certainly true of the Sunflower system. While technology has improved, our nation’s reliance on electricity has increased substantially. In fact, a 2010 study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that by 2035, the projected electricity demand in the U.S. will grow by 30 percent. This underscores the key role that electric service plays in making our lives more convenient, our homes more comfortable and our businesses more productive. But the future will not be without its challenges. One formidable challenge in the electric industry has always been the ability to project and meet customer demand; overestimating imposes unnecessary costs on the customer and underestimating can create reliability problems. The lengthy time frame to obtain the permits necessary to construct almost anything necessitates planning future transmission and gen-
eration resources many years in advance. With so many moving parts — fuel prices, lengthy construction time, variable costs, environmental requirements, permitting procedures — having infrastructure in place to reliably meet demand is extremely challenging. In 2012, meeting that challenge will include upgrading transmission lines, costing approximately $30 million, to accommodate not only increased demand for electricity but also the interconnection of wind energy to our system. It will also include acquiring additional generation resources both by means of construction and by market purchases. Moreover, all of this will happen as we continue to navigate the very uncertain regulatory climate, which, more than ever, is in a state of flux. As we move forward in 2012 and beyond, what won’t change is our commitment to our cooperative principles. This year has been named the International Year of the Cooperative, celebrating a business model based not on profit but on shared principles and the commitment to building a better world through teamwork. Sunflower’s members serve more than 400,000
Kansans, all of whom can be confident that our goal is to protect the way of life that they value by continuing to generate affordable, reliable power for central and western Kansas. During the last year, Sunflower and its sister company, Mid-Kansas Electric Company, LLC, have seen changes to both management and operations. In August, I became the fifth person to take the helm at Sunflower, replacing Earl Watkins who served as Sunflower’s legal counsel and later as president and CEO. Sunflower’s board of directors has also experienced changes due to the retirements of Neil Norman, manager of Wheatland Electric Cooperative, and Dave Jesse, manager of Pioneer Electric Cooperative. Watkins, Jesse and Norman had a combined total of 74 years of service to Sunflower. That experience is difficult, if not impossible, to replace. Be assured, however, that the current board of directors and I, along with a competent staff, will continue following the example set by so many that have come before us, fulfilling our long-standing mission of providing a reliable, long-term power supply and transmission services to our member-owners at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business and cooperative principles.
the State. Opportunity knocks again, for laughing out loud. The acting crew from the Garden City Recreation will be presenting the comedy “See How They Run” downtown at the State through Sunday. Join us as we laugh out loud again. TIM REGAN, Garden City
of ice and ground it together — this made 100 pounds of saleable product. The ham salad sandwich spread was all the moldy and outdated product ground together. The relish and mayonnaise was added, along with red food coloring. The old lunchmeat was a sad gray in color, but the red food coloring made it a bright red. They came up with a “soy protein concentrate” to add to ground beef, three pounds of soy would absorb 12 pounds of water. Mix that in 35 pounds of beef, you had 50 pounds of saleable product. These things I’m throwing out are a tip of the iceberg from the past. Pink Slime is a political ploy to tarnish the beef products business. I like beef and eat a lot of it. What would you think if a quarter of beef was on your table and you had to trim crap from the inside of it and boot prints off of the outside to clean it up. Think about it. A meat cutter for 40-plus years, JERRY LALICKER, Garden City
Lowry is president and CEO of Sunflower Electric Power Corp.
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aughing out loud. Think about it. When was the last time you had the pleasure of that experience? Well, your opportunity has arrived. Allow me to explain. Last fall, Oct. 7, my friend and I decided to tough it out after a challenging day for both of us and go downtown to check out the rec center play at the State Theater, a comedy titled “Bloody Murder.” We found some seats off to the side and settled in. The house lights dimmed, the stage lit up and the performance began. No less than one-fourth of the way into the play we found ourselves fully engaged and ... laughing out loud with the rest of the audience. The laughter continued throughout the entire performance. When the house lights came on at the end of the play, we found ourselves walking out like everyone else, fully refreshed, grinning from ear to ear and realizing that “theater is alive and well” at
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ink Slime. Where did this come from? Think about it, it’s beef. There had to be a very mad person to come up with a name like that. If people only knew what the past was in the meat industry compared to now. The beef is so much cleaner now than in the past. I was in the meat business for 40-plus years and some of the things that were done then, there would be convictions and fines now. In 1958 in meat school, the ground beef was one-fourth water. We took 75 pounds of meat and added 25 pounds
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uring a recent city council meeting, the mayor of Keene, N.H., leaned over to a council member and whispered excitedly: “We’re going to have our own tank.” Yes, the tank (or, more specifically, the “armored personnel vehicle”) is the latest must-have toy for mayors and police departments. Even in this picture-perfect and tranquil New England town of about 23,000 residents, officials hurl common sense to the wind at the very thought of having such a cool ride parked in front of town hall. Maybe they’ll even get to drive it in the next 4th of July parade! Never mind that Keene has no crime that would warrant rolling out a tank. Nonetheless, thanks to such richly funded boondoggles as the “war on drugs” and the “war on terrorism,” the federal government is
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throwing money at cities and states to militarize their various police forces. Thus, Keene was granted $285,000 by the Department of Homeland Security to buy its very own “Bearcat,” an eight-ton combat vehicle. Of course, corporations that peddle such pricey hardware testily insist that Keene needs a tank. A sales executive for Lenco Industries, which makes the Bearcat, snapped to an inquiring reporter: “I don’t think there’s any place in the country where you can say, ‘That isn’t a likely terrorist target.’ Wouldn’t you rather be pre-
pared?” The sensible people of Keene, however, aren’t swallowing the fearmonger pill, and they’ve forced the town council to reconsider. Local businesswomen Dorrie O’Meara says she hasn’t met a single person who’s in favor of having “this militaristic thing in Keene.” She calls the tank “completely unnecessary. But it’s more than that,” she adds. “It’s just not who we are. It’s about what kind of town we want to be.” Wherever you live, take heart in the Keene example. Reject the corporate nonsense and insist on being the town you want to be.
Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer, public speaker and editor of the populist newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown. Distributed by www.otherwords.org.
ne month later, some of us fail to understand what this is about. One month later, some of us are using the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin to advance their own selfish aims or are throwing up smoke to divert our attention from what matters. One month later, a reminder seems sadly necessary. Though, perhaps it is easier to explain what this is about by explaining what it is not about. For instance, GOP presidential aspirants have sought to incorporate the tragedy into their Obama Always Does All Things Wrong narrative. As in Rick Santorum blasting a moving statement from the president — “If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon” — as “divisive” and “tragic.” But this is not about the furtherance of Santorum’s fading political hopes. Meantime, an AfricanAmerican hate group, the socalled New Black Panther Party, has put a price on the head of George Zimmerman, the white Hispanic police wannabe who shot the unarmed teenager. But this is not about the promotion of some opportunist’s extremist agenda. This week, someone leaked information that Martin had been suspended from school for possessing an empty marijuana baggie. It was also reported that Zimmerman claims Martin attacked him from behind, a version of events supposedly corroborated by witnesses. This would contradict other witnesses (the ones police initially blew off or never even bothered to contact) who paint Zimmerman as the aggressor who followed and shot a black kid he found “suspicious.” And beg pardon, but if some armed, unknown person were stalking you for some unknown reason, might you not choose to hit first and ask questions later? But this is not about Trayvon Martin being an angel. Geraldo Rivera of Fox “News” said last week that Martin died because of his choice of clothing. “His hoodie killed Trayvon Martin as surely as George Zimmerman did,” he said, arguing that seeing a “kid of color” wearing a hoodie ignites certain feelings of “scorn” and “menace.” Rivera called the statement, for which he later apologized, “politically incorrect.” Actually, it was just cowardly and dumb. Unlike, say, sagging pants, a hooded sweatshirt is a functional garment, (i.e., it provides protection against cold and wet) that is worn by black, white, male, female, young, old, college kids and street kids. Martin wore his against a persistent drizzle as he walked home from 7-Eleven, but apparently, Rivera finds something sinister in black and brown kids wearing what everybody else wears in the rain. Shall we restrict them to umbrellas from now on? But this is not about a fashion statement. As to what it is about, consider a passage in Michelle Alexander’s book, “The New Jim Crow,” in which she argues that “what it means to be a criminal in our collective consciousness has become conflated with what it means to be black, so the term white criminal is confounding, while the term black criminal is nearly redundant.” Nearly redundant. This, then, is what killed Trayvon Martin, the fact that we are so stubbornly convinced of that redundancy that a boy walking home carrying nothing more threatening than Skittles and iced tea can become a source of terror sufficient for a George Zimmerman to stalk him and to kill him. It doesn’t matter if he wore a hoodie. It doesn’t matter if he punched Zimmerman. It doesn’t matter why he was suspended from school. What matters is that he is unavailable for comment about those things, and always will be. What matters is that none of them changes the essential truth of what this is about. Though innocent of any crime, Trayvon Martin was gunned down by George Zimmerman. He was sacrificed for all our fears.
Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald. Email him at lpitts@miamiherald.com.
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take an aircraft like that and put it in the air.” On Tuesday, the 28-yearold American Airlines pilot will be flying the inaugural American Eagle flight from Dallas to Garden City. It’s a flight that has significant meaning for the southwest Kansas native, who grew up in and around planes and part of a family where flying is very much a tradition, to say the least. “Having flown in the air in a 1946 Ercoupe in our hometown, to flying a jet I get to take all over the American continent, it’s just really, really cool,” he said. “(Tuesday’s flight) is to come full circle from where I started, and now all the way back.” Randy’s 29-year-old brother, Jeff Davis, happens to be an American Airlines pilot, too. For the pair of brothers, whose father was a pilot for the U.S. Navy, whose uncle served in the Kansas Air
National Guard, and whose grandfather and greatgrandfather also were private pilots, playing a part in bringing regional jet service to southwest Kansas is more than a routine takeoff and landing. Jeff, the older brother, was instrumental in getting Randy the gig on Tuesday, petitioning the right people at the airline and jumping through the right hoops to make his request a reality. “I thought it would be a great opportunity for him,” said Jeff Davis, who is based out of the Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport and is looking to pilot future flights on the Garden City to Dallas route. “From my end, I feel it’s a huge benefit to Garden City. ... Part of our job en route is to obtain connection gates for passengers and pass that back through (our) flight attendants. From places like Manhattan or Grand Island (Neb.), we see people connecting to London, São Paulo, and
everywhere in the world. You’re going, ‘Wow.’ You can go from a rural airport to anywhere on the planet, and only make one stop in Dallas. That’s exciting to have that same level of service in Garden City.” Randy agreed. “We talked about the Olympics the other day. You could drive your car to Garden City, walk into the airport, hop on a plane, and the next thing you know you’re driving on the left hand side of the street on your way to the Olympic stadium,” Randy said, referring to the London 2012 Summer Olympics. “It’s pretty cool to imagine you could do that out of Garden City, Kan.” Growing up in Syracuse, a town of about 1,800 in Hamilton County, the pair of brothers admit that the Garden City Regional Airport seemed like a huge, magnificent airfield to their young minds at the time. Today, the airport that boasts its own control
tower unlike other southwest Kansas airports, is living up to its name. American Eagle’s bid for service in Garden City is replacing Great Lakes Aviation’s former service to and from Denver. Local officials are hopeful the move to the new Dallas destination will boost passenger traffic at the local airport and help wean the community off its federal subsidy from Essential Air Service, a U.S. Department of Transportation program that makes commercial air service possible in remote or rural communities across the nation. For Mark Davis, father of Jeff and Randy, being able to pass on the love for flying has been meaningful. “Like me, they grew up knowing how to fly and they got the love for it, having been around my dad and grandad. ... We’re all aviation nuts,” said Mark Davis, who runs Davis Motors, a Ford dealership in Syracuse. “(Jeff and
Randy) fly for a living for American Eagle, and then they fly for fun when they come home.” For the brothers, flying has — and always will be — a form of freedom. “What I really enjoy is the view, to be able to spend sometimes over seven hours a day in the air,” Jeff said. “You look down, and you watch the entire country go past underneath you. You go into Canada and Mexico, and you see mountains from seven miles up in the sky ... and sunsets from 30,000 feet that no artist could ever paint.” Randy echoed similar sentiments. “Anybody who flies an aircraft catches the bug. ... It’s a huge feeling of freedom,” he said. “Now, at the regional level, it’s great because I’m getting paid to fly an airplane. Before, it was just pure enjoyment, but now someone wants to pay me. There’s a thrill of flying, and there’s the freedom to travel.”
pretty quickly from normal to usually very aggressive, but they can be fearful, as well.” For humans, caution is the best course of action, but one early symptom is a lack of feeling in the area where a bite occurred. He said most people are not aware that if, for instance, they wake up and see a bat in their room, they should assume they have been bitten and assume they have contracted rabies from the bite. He also said that people should not touch wild animals, like skunks.
“Especially if they’re out during the daytime — that’s one of the big clues. If you see a skunk in the daytime, you call animal control and have them remove it because chances are, it’s rabid,” he said. Prevention of human rabies depends on vaccinating domestic animals, eliminating human exposures to stray and wild animals and providing exposed persons with prompt post-exposure rabies treatment. “Vaccinating animals against rabies not only protects our pets, but our fami-
lies, as well,” Garrison said in the KDHE press release. KDHE offers these tips to prevent rabies: • Have your veterinarian vaccinate all dogs, cats, ferrets, horses and valuable breeding stock and show animals (cattle and sheep) against rabies. • If bitten by an animal, seek medical attention and report the bite to your local public health department or animal control department immediately. • If your animal is bitten, contact your veterinarian or local health depart-
ment for advice. • If you wake up in a room with a bat present, even if there is no evidence of a bite or scratch, seek medical attention. • Do not handle or feed wild animals. Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home. • Do not try to nurse sick wild animals back to health. Call animal control or an animal rescue agency for assistance. • Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.
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“You will see changes in the nervous system, so you’ll see drooling, the tremors, shaking, they’ll become comatose, they’ll have aggression or even fear, and so behavior changes are the most likely thing you’ll notice,” Tuller said. “A lot of times, depending on what stage they are, they go fairly quickly. They can be exposed to the virus and then it will be dormant for awhile, and then when they start actually being able to transmit the virus, they go
Immigrants ordered deported may be released in U.S. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The case of a Vietnamese ex-con accused of brutally slaying five people in a San Francisco home has shed harsh light on Supreme Court rulings that have allowed the release of thousands of criminal immigrants into U.S. communities because their own countries refused to take them back. After Binh Thai Luc, 35, spent years behind bars in San Quentin for an armed robbery, an immigration judge ordered him deported six years ago. Instead, he resumed his old life in a quiet San Francisco neighborhood because his native Vietnam never provided the travel documents required for his return. While Luc’s case is a particularly striking one, it is far from uncommon. From 2009 through the spring of last year, records show about 8,740 immigrants were ordered to leave the country after serving time in prison, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials let them go because their native countries wouldn’t take them back by the time they had to be released from an immigration jail. Two Supreme Court rulings have established that immigrants who have committed a broad range of criminal offenses can’t be locked up in detention
indefinitely while they await deportation, and should be released after 180 days unless they are likely to be deported soon. If the government decides they pose a terrorist threat or deem they are especially dangerous, such as sex offenders, some provisions allow for them to be held for a longer period. ICE put a new immigration hold on Luc this week, and officials said the agency was following the law when they released him after the Vietnamese government ignored their request for his travel documents. The country is one of the slowest in the world to respond to the U.S. government’s paperwork requests. Now, as the investigation into the gruesome San Francisco homicides continues, the political debate over the legal standards that allow criminal immigrants to remain on U.S. soil if their own countries refuse them is flaring again, as it did following a few other high-profile murders at the hands of immigrant ex-felons lingering in the country. “It is a tragedy that five Americans lost their lives because a dangerous criminal immigrant could not be deported to his home country,” said Rep. Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican, who is sponsoring a bill that would challenge the high court’s
rulings by expanding the pool of immigrants who could be detained for more than six months, perhaps indefinitely, if they can’t be repatriated. “Dangerous criminal immigrants need to be detained.” It is “a public safety problem” to release anyone who has committed a violent crime, countered Ahilan Arulanantham, deputy legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. “But the Constitution doesn’t give the government the power to lock people up forever, regardless of their citizenship.” Gary Mead, ICE’s executive associate director for Enforcement and Removal Operations, testified before Congress in May that he anticipated more than 4,000 immigrant former felons would be released into the community in fiscal year 2011 because their native countries did not cooperate. ICE statistics provided to Smith’s office show 1,012 immigrants with criminal records had been released by April of last year, in addition to 3,882 released in 2010 and 3,847 in 2009. ICE would not provide details about the nature of their criminal offenses, the timing of their previous convictions, or whether they ever were removed.
About 4,040 immigrants without criminal records also were released during that time because their home countries would not cooperate. “Every alien’s removal requires not only cooperation within the U.S. government but also the cooperation of another country,” Mead testified in May. Luc’s native Vietnam is one of about 20 countries that is slow to cooperate, if it does at all, according to ICE. While Cambodia is least cooperative, the agency said Vietnam was the second-slowest country, taking an average of 218 days to respond to paperwork requests. International relations also come into play. Citizens of Cuba, which doesn’t have diplomatic relations with the U.S., represent about 40 percent of all the criminal immigrants released after serving time, the ICE statistics show. About one of every eight was Vietnamese. Iran, Laos and Pakistan also “are generally uncooperative,” the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General wrote in a recent report. The high court’s rulings make things difficult for ICE officials. Government auditors, however, have raised concerns about whether ICE is doing enough to monitor immi-
grants who have served prison terms and been released. In 2007, the inspector general said ICE needed to do more to ensure that dangerous foreign nationals were removed, or that their release was adequately supervised. In 2008, Cuban national Abel Arango was released after serving time in prison for armed robbery, because the Cuban government would not take him back. He went on to fatally shoot Ft. Myers, Florida police officer Andrew Widman. Following Luc’s arrest Sunday, ICE officials revealed this week that he originally entered the U.S. legally in October 1989 as the child of intending immigrants. But an immigration judge ordered Luc’s deportation in 2006, after he served eight years in prison for armed robbery and assault.
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pers like The New York Times and USA Today, saying Wendy’s never used the “pink slime” product because of quality concerns about the product. “We’ve never used what some are calling ‘pink slime,’ because it doesn’t meet our high quality standards,” Wendy’s President and CEO Emil Brolick said. The product was featured in a 2008 documentary called “Food, Inc.” and as part of a New York Times investigative report in 2009. The connective tissue used in the process also has been used in products like dog food and cooking oil in the past, which has been a sticking point for people looking to remove the product from shelves. The pink slime name came from the New York Times report when it filed for email records from the USDA. A 2002 email from former USDA microbiologist Gerald Zirnstein called the product “pink slime” and said that it was not labeled properly as ground beef. More recently, BPI’s product was a part of an ABC investigative report on March 8 that detailed how to find out if the product was added to meat at local supermarkets. A week following the report, the USDA announced it would allow school districts to stop using the product if they desired. Following the reports, a number of retail chains, including Safeway, Kroger and Food Lion, announced they would stop stocking beef containing the product. Food critic Jamie Oliver made a YouTube video about the product which has more than 1 million views. In the video, Oliver demonstrated how the product was made by putting meat in a washing machine and then pouring a mixture of ammonia and water over it. Eugene Martinez, a BPI Quality Assurance supervisor at the Holcomb plant for 11 years, is scheduled to speak at today’s local rally. “We just want to get the word out and educate,” Martinez said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Arts key issue in $14.1B Kansas compromise budget TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas legislators were considering a compromise $14.1 billion budget plan Friday that could set up another confrontation with Gov. Sam Brownback over arts funding. The proposed state spending blueprint for the fiscal year beginning July 1 includes $700,000 for a new Creative Industries Commission. The Republican governor proposed establishing the commission but recommended that the GOP-controlled Legislature give the program $200,000, which arts advocates considered inadequate. Brownback has argued that arts programs should rely more heavily on pri-
vate funds, and last year he vetoed the entire budget of the Arts Commission, making Kansas the only state to eliminate its arts funding. His decision generated national criticism and cost the state $1.3 million in funding from the federal government and a regional arts alliance. The proposed budget being considered Friday was drafted by negotiators for the House and Senate, and it settles dozens of difference between the chambers on spending issues. The House planned to vote first on the compromise, followed by the Senate, and legislative leaders expected the measure to go to Brownback before lawmakers adjourned Friday for
their annual spring break. “There’s been a lot of interest around the state in trying to make sure that Kansas is not the only state without an arts program,� said Senate President Steve Morris, a Hugoton Republican. The governor hasn’t backed away from his position that arts programs should rely primarily on private funding so state tax dollars can be used for core government functions, Brownback spokeswoman Sherriene Jones-Sontag said. Brownback has the power to veto individual budget items, but JonesSontag would only say that the governor would carefully review the arts provision.
The proposed budget deals with most of the spending issues facing state government during the next fiscal year. It would cut overall spending by 4.2 percent, or about $620 million, and leave the state with cash reserves of $523 million at the end of June 2013. But the governor wants to overhaul the state’s individual income tax code to lower top tax rates and eliminate income taxes for 191,000 businesses, and legislators haven’t decided how much to cut taxes. Also, the compromise doesn’t resolve some questions about funding for public schools, spending on social services, or pay raises and longevity bonuses for some state workers.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Marc Rhoades, a Newton Republican, compared drafting the compromise to cleaning out a cluttered garage halfway. Legislators return from their spring break on April 25 to wrap up business for the year and should know the fate of the proposed arts funding by then. The Senate pushed for the additional funding, while the House did not include it. Negotiators for the two chambers are still working on the final version of a bill to set up the Creative Industries Commission, which would merge the Arts Commission with the Film Services Commission.
The budget compromise would permit the Creative Industries Commission to hire three new staffers. Last year, Brownback vetoed not only $689,000 in funds for the Arts Commission, but a provision allowing it to keep its small staff. Sarah Carkhuff Fizell, a spokeswoman for Kansas Citizens for the Arts, said arts advocates hope the new staff jobs will allow the Creative Industries Commission to draft a plan to regain federal funding by mid-2013. Fizell said advocates remain concerned about a potential veto but are hopeful that Brownback won’t eliminate the funding, noting that “he decided to restart the conversation.�
Immigration continues to Kansas House blocks divide Kansas Republicans debate over gambling laws database to check whether new employees are in the U.S. legally. A narrower bill, requiring state agencies to use E-Verify starting in 2013, cleared committee Thursday. But O’Neal said he won’t schedule a debate on it because he’s sure House members will insist on debating other, broader proposals to crack down on illegal immigration, as well as a plan backed by business groups to place some illegal immigrants in hardto-fill jobs, particularly in agriculture. “I don’t think we need to debate immigration this year, but if we do, it’s got to be something that people can agree on,� O’Neal told The Associated Press. “That consensus has not been reached, and so I have no intention of debating it if I can help it.� Friday was the last day in session for lawmakers before their annual spring break. They plan to reconvene April 25 to wrap up the
year’s business, and O’Hara said the public will have a chance to influence legislators while they are away from the Statehouse. O’Hara said the House’s rejection of her request wasn’t disappointing because it was difficult for GOP members to vote against their leaders. “It’s sown some seeds. We’ll see what the grassroots do with it,� she said. “I’m sure we’ll have another opportunity.� A fellow GOP conservative, Secretary of State Kris Kobach, also is pushing for immigration legislation. Kobach is a former law professor who helped write tough immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, and he’s been visible nationally. Kobach said if the House doesn’t debate immigration, members running for re-election this year will have a hard time explaining their lack of action as they campaign because Kansans want lawmakers to tackle the issue.
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TOPEKA (AP) — House Republicans who want to avoid a political dispute over cracking down on illegal immigration succeeded Friday in blocking a debate, and the chamber’s leader said he doesn’t plan to bring the issue up again this year. Yet it wasn’t clear that Speaker Mike O’Neal, of Hutchinson, can prevent the Kansas House from discussing immigration, an issue that divides fellow Republicans. The member who pushed for debate Friday said she expects legislators to have another chance — and for pressure to build on GOP lawmakers. The House sided with O’Neal and voted 91-31 against a request from Rep. Charlotte O’Hara, an Overland Park Republican, to dislodge an immigration bill from committee. The measure would require state and local government agencies and businesses holding contracts with those agencies worth more than $5,000 to use the federal E-Verify
lowering the minimum investment required for constructing a casino in Cherokee or Crawford counties. Republican House and Senate leaders, along with GOP Gov. Sam Brownback, have opposed opening debate on gambling. “It’s one of those deals where the gauntlet was thrown down and they said we weren’t going to work on it this session,� Grant said. “It’s disappointing. It seems like southeast Kansas is the unwanted stepchild.� State law requires the investment to be $225 million, which developers have been unwilling to pay because of the economy and proximity of
American Indian casinos just across the Oklahoma border. There are nearly a dozen casinos in northeast Oklahoma that would compete directly with any southeast Kansas venture. House Speaker Mike O’Neal said the vote Friday illustrated the lack of interest in changing the gambling laws as they were passed in 2007. “We debated gambling. All the gambling interests got together. They had to have this bill, no changes, not one comma changed. They got exactly what they wanted. They need to live with that legislation,� said O’Neal, a Hutchinson Republican.
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and over the years spawned clubs in some larger U.S. cities with large Latino communities. More recently, as the sport’s promoters target growing Mexican immigrant and Mexican-American markets, they and their wrestlers’ fictional personas have begun to adopt a more overtly political storyline revolving around immigration. It’s a move akin to what U.S. wrestling promoters did in the 1980s and 1990s, when they took on race and the Cold War, but with one key twist — now, the American is the bad guy. One lucha libre promotion is leading the charge away from the slapstick and simple storylines with a tour in U.S. cities with sizable Latino populations, including events in Reno, Nev., and San Jose, Calif., this week. It’s using the recent events in Arizona as a backdrop while pitting popular masked Mexican wrestlers against American “bad guys.� “It’s something that we’ve been building in our TV shows and we’ve gotten a lot of positive reaction to it,� said Steve Ship, CEO of Lucha Libre USA, which this week is launching a “Masked Warriors� tour that will also stop in Phoenix, Los Angeles and Houston. “So we are bringing it right to our audience.�
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This undated image provided by Lucha Libre USA shows “Blue Demon Jr.�, a popular Mexican wrestler who says he’s a defender of immigrants and U.S. Latinos. As more promotions of lucha libre aka Mexican-style wrestling, expands into U.S. and targets growing Mexican immigrant and Mexican American markets, they are beginning to adopt more political tones and tap into strong sentiments over immigration to draw an audience.
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George Aden, 94, unpacks and inspects a shipment of roses while working Thursday at Designs by Cunningham.
Salina’s Aden recognized for being oldest working Kansan By GORDON D. FIEDLER Special to The Telegram
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ALINA — Retired bookkeeper George Aden calculated that, even at 94, he can’t be the oldest Kansan still working, but that’s what the ledger shows, according to the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Older Kansans Employment Program. Aden was scheduled to be honored Friday in ceremonies in Topeka. “I don’t know how they came up with my name,” Aden said as he took a break from processing roses at Salina floral firm Designs by Cunningham. It was a surprise to him. “I’m not the oldest employee in Kansas, I’m sure,” he said. Well, if not, there can’t be many his age maintaining his schedule. Good luck trying to find Aden occupying one spot for very long. He hasn’t surrendered to the rocker but instead is continually on the go volunteering at his church, visit-
ing the Salina Public Library, getting his jones on with his coffee buddies and dining at the Salina Senior Center, besides working twice weekly at the flower shop, a job he’s had for 24 years. Not too many workers can say they truly love what they do, but Aden is among the lucky few who can say that about his former and latter occupations. “I loved bookkeeping,” said the former Brown Mackie student from Norton. He retired after 27 years as bookkeeper and office manager for Bacon-Clark Dodge in Salina. Flower processing is a close second. “I love working here,” Aden said. “I love the flowers. It’s such a relaxing place.” Jo Cunningham, wife of Gib Cunningham, who hired Aden, said he’s been a highly valued employee since Day One. “I’ve never seen George unhappy, I’ve never seen him showing anger,” Jo Cunningham said. “In all the years work-
ing with him, I could not say one negative thing about him. He always has a cute little smile on his face.”
Turned in his keys When Aden turned 85, he approached the Cunninghams and thought it best he turn in his delivery keys and retire a second time. The Cunninghams had other ideas. Jo Cunningham said she and her husband knew the day would come when Aden aged out of the delivery van and were prepared. “We decided, as long as George could come in the back door, he would have a job,” she said. “There will always be a place for George.” They switched Aden to processing flowers, which can be a demanding and technical job. “When those flowers come in, the different ones are treated differently,” Jo
Cunningham explained. “Some stay out (of the cooler) longer, some go in immediately, some go through different chemical processes. George did that until about four years ago. Nobody had ever done that before but Gib.”
Now, it’s just the roses A few years ago, Aden was advised to slow down, so now he does just roses. On Mondays and Thursdays, he can usually be found in the greenhouse work area in his denim apron trimming bunches of long-stemmed roses, wrapping them in tissue and preparing them for display. When he’s not at the flower shop, or having coffee, or at the library, or driving friends to the library, he’s volunteering at his church, First Christian, where he helps with the bulletins and performs other duties in advance of Sunday services.
Kansas State researcher taking new look at the prairie TOPEKA (AP) — Kansas State University researcher and former National Park Service ranger Tyra Olstad is studying the aesthetics of landscapes — particularly the open spaces of prairie — in order to develop new ways to promote and celebrate Kansas tourism, history and geography. Olstad, a 30-year-old doctoral student in geography who grew up in North Tonawanda, N.Y., said the prairie project didn’t sprout from her research work at the university but from her personal experiences tied to the prairie. Her first time to see the prairie came the summer after her high school graduation when she and her father were in a plane flying over Nebraska. “I’d never seen so much space before,” she said. “I fell in love with the space in the West. I was intrigued by the sense of place and why people become attached to it and why others see it as desolate.” Olstad earned an undergraduate degree in folklore, Earth studies and Russian in 2004 at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and a
master’s degree in geography and environment/natural resources in 2007 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Over the past 10 years she has worked as a paleontologist for the National Park Service in such places as the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado and Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming. Olstad, who came to K-State in 2008, said she became interested in the pejoratives that people assign to prairie landscapes. “I wanted to study how we psychologically interact with places and what this interaction means for the different places,” she said. Olstad’s research included scientific analysis, ecology and environmental history. She traveled throughout Kansas and visited the Konza Prairie Biological Station, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Mount Sunflower and other landmarks.
She took photographs and wrote about her own experiences with the prairie. By applying the same techniques used in photography, literature and visual arts, she discovered new, positive perceptions of the prairie landscape. Olstad said the conventional definition of beautiful scenery includes mountains, forests, seashores — not the open spaces of the Kansas landscape. Consequently, it is difficult to persuade people, including Kansans, that the prairie is anything but flat and dull. If Kansans learn to celebrate the beauty and rhythm of the prairie landscape in new ways, she said, they can deepen their own sense of place and promote pride and tourism in rural communities. In many instances, eco-tourism involves visiting a site, snapping a photo and then continuing on one’s trip. But to appreciate the prairie, Olstad said, one must witness the rhythms and cycles that take place over time — at sunset, when there’s a storm, during burning season or when wildlife is visible.
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Engagement Announcements Holloway-Molz Dave and Mikelyn Holloway of Sublette announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Holloway, to Ryan James Molz. He is the son of Ron and Kristi Molz of Kiowa. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Joanne Sims, the late Charles Sims, and Ralph and Mary Holloway. Her fiancé is the grandson of Jim Molz, the late Beverly Molz, Mary June and the late William J. Terwort. The bride-to-be graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She is a physical therapist assistant at Share Medical Center in Alva, Okla.
Ryan Molz Brooke Holloway Her fiancé earned a bachelor’s degree and master of business administration degree from Southwestern College. He is employed by Chieftain Oil Co. They plan to marry April 28, 2012, at Sublette Christian Church.
McDonnell-Carlson/ O’Neal James and Donna Carlson of Garden City, and Roger and Rebecca McDonnell of Ormond Beach, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Marie McDonnell-Carlson, to Adam Charles O’Neal. He is the son of Keith and Judy O’Neal of Satanta. The bride-to-be is a music major at Garden City Community College. Her fiance is a 2011 graduate of AAS, Automotive Technology. He is employed by the Kansas Department
Adam O’Neal Erin McDonnell-Carlson of Transportation. They plan to marry June 2, 2012, in Garden City.
Hernandez-Flores Octavio and Sandra Hernandez of Dodge City announce the engagement of their daughter, Julisa Hernandez, to Naaman Flores. He is the son of Benjamin and Dina Flores of Garden City. The bride-to-be graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and an ESOL endorsement. Her fiancé graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is the manager of Redline
Julisa Hernandez Naaman Flores Motors in Garden City. They plan to marry April 21, 2012, in Dodge City.
Harkness-Weinman Wanda Harkness of Scott City announces the engagement of her daughter, Lori Harkness, to Daniel Weinman, the son of Tom and Bonnie Weinman of Phillipsburg. The bride-tobe is the daughter of the late Rex Harkness. The bride-to-be and her fiancé graduated from Colby Community College with associates degrees in applied science. She is employed by St. Francis Community Services, Colby. He works for A & A Coors, Colby.
Daniel Weinman Lori Harkness They plan to marry April 14, 2012, at Camp Christy, Scott City.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — An annual Easter egg hunt attended by hundreds of children has been canceled because of misbehavior last year. Not by the kids, but by the grown-ups. Too many parents determined to see their children get an egg jumped a rope marking the boundaries of the children-only hunt at Bancroft Park last year. The hunt was over in seconds, to the consternation of eggless tots and the rules-abiding parents. Organizers say the hunt in Old Colorado City has gotten too big for the hundreds of children and parents now attending. They canceled this year. Last April’s egg hunt, sponsored by the Old Colorado City Association, experienced a few technical difficulties, said Mazie Baalman, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and sponsor of the event. There was no place to hide the plastic eggs, which were filled with donated candy or coupons redeemable at nearby businesses. So thousands of eggs were put in plain view on the grass. A bullhorn to start the event malfunctioned, so Baalman, master of ceremonies, used a public address system that was hard to hear. “So everybody thinks you said ‘Go,’ and everybody goes, and it’s over in seconds,” Baalman said. “If one parent gets in there, other parents say, ‘If one can get in, we all can get in,’ and everybody goes.” Parenting observers cite the cancellation as a prime example of so-called “helicopter parents” — those who hover over their children and are involved in every aspect of their chil-
Nathan and Kristina Regan from Fort Hays State University. She is a graphic designer at Wichita State University. The groom earned a Bench Jeweler certificate from Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology. He is a goldsmith at Burnell’s Creative Gold. After a honeymoon in Las Vegas, the newlyweds are at home in Wichita.
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Children dash to collect as many eggs as possible at the Old Colorado City Easter Egg Hunt on April 23, 2011, in Colorado Springs Colo. Organizers have canceled this year’s event, complaining of parental behavior. They say that last year aggressive parents swarmed into a tiny Colorado Springs park last year, determined that their kids get an egg. dren’s lives — to ensure that they don’t fail, even at an Easter egg hunt. “They couldn’t resist getting over the rope to help their kids,” said Ron Alsop, a former Wall Street Journal reporter and author of “The Trophy Kids Grow Up,” which examines the “millennial children” generation. “That’s the perfect metaphor for millennial children. They (parents) can’t stay out of their children’s lives. They don’t give their children enough chances to learn from hard knocks, mistakes.” Alsop and others say the parenting phenomenon began in earnest when baby boomers who decorated their cars with “Baby on Board” signs in the 1980s began having
children. It has prompted at least two New York companies to establish “take your parent to work day” for new recruits as parents remain involved even after their children become adults. Lenny Watkins, who lives a block away from Bancroft Park, took his friend’s son, then 4, to the hunt in 2009. “I just remember having a wonderful time, him with his Easter basket,” Watkins said, adding he can understand why a parent would step in. “You have all these eggs just lying around, and parents helping out. You better believe I’m going to help my kid get one of those eggs. I promised my kid an Easter egg hunt, and I’d want to give him an
even edge.” Jennifer Rexford, who used to live near the park, said she participated in public Easter egg hunts with her boys, ages 3, 8 and 14. She doesn’t anymore, because of “pushy parents” that she said she has dealt with at the hunts. “It just seems to be the mindset. People just want the best for their kids,” Rexford said. Alsop said that dynamic is at play with parents who hover over their children, even into adulthood. “I don’t see any sign of it abating,” he said. “It seems everything is more and more and more competitive, fast paced, and I think parents are going to see they need to do more to help their kids get an edge.”
A nearby friend lends a helping hand By EMILY PARKE CHASE You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. — John Wooden ••• ot tears seared my eyes. I clutched the phone like a lifeline. “Tom, can you come?” In desperation, I was calling a family friend for help. For three months, my husband had lived in extreme pain. After shoveling two feet of snow off our driveway, Gene had injured his back. He had seen doctors and specialists. They ordered X-rays, bloodwork, MRIs and physical therapy. They prescribed pills. Nothing relieved my husband’s agony. Each visit to the doctor involved taking more tests, waiting for results and scheduling yet another appointment. Days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months. Now Gene could barely stand. He had lost more than 30 pounds. Nights were filled with long hours of prayer since sleep was impossible. An avid reader, Gene no longer had the strength to hold up a book. Because he could barely sit up, I was feeding him by hand. Our bedroom looked more and more like a hospital. A full-body back brace, an electrical stimulation apparatus, a cane, a walker, a portable commode and now a wheelchair transformed the area into a steel jungle. The end table held a pharmacy of painkillers, muscle relaxants and anti-
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Wedding Announcements Kristina Hahn and Nathan Regan, both of Wichita, were married March 1, 2012, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Diann Hahn of Garden City. The groom’s parents are Shawn and Jenise Regan of Garden City. Maid of honor was Elizabeth Herr manShotton of Scotland, United Kingdom. Bridesmaid was Jessica Bernal of Leawood. Best man was Jerod Harsh of Pratt. Groomsman was Chase Brandenburgh of Arlington, Texas. A reception, given by the couple’s parents, took place later at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Garden City. The bride earned a degree in graphic design
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Lucky students get field trips to ‘Hunger Games’ NEW YORK (AP) — For some school kids around the country, the odds have been ever (and awesomely!) in their favor as they’ve scored the ultimate field trip — an outing to “The Hunger Games.” “All of my friends who don’t go to my school are all really jealous,” said 15year-old David Schwartz. He was among about 500 ninth-grade English students from New Rochelle High School in suburban New York City who were taken to the movie on opening day last Friday. Lexis Eberly was among 120 seventh-graders treated to opening day from Tuslaw Middle School in Massillon, Ohio. Her review: “If I had the chance, I would go see the movie 20 more times!” For both, the field trip was the result of a blockbuster movie coinciding with their curriculum: They were assigned “The Hunger Games,” the first book in Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy, as summer reading heading into the school year. In New Rochelle, the book has anchored much of the work in freshman English since the first day of school. They’ve written letters from the point of view of main characters and created maps of the arena where kids fight other kids to the death as the bawdy ruling class
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In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen in a scene from “The Hunger Games.” watches on TV in Collins’ dystopian world. Some teachers and parents said they hoped the field trips would help their reluctant readers. Brigid Barry, the English program administrator at Greenwich High School in Connecticut, said about 50 ninth- through 12th-graders from Literacy Workshop, a program at the school, were treated to the movie. “Sometimes you get a kid in the program who has never read a full book,
so to see them excited to read this one, to accomplish that, is really something,” Barry said. Mered Kopstein, one of the New Rochelle teachers who arranged private screenings at a local theater, said the outing achieved something else at her school, where more than 3,000 students are broken into smaller “learning communities”: It provided a rare chance to bring them together through text they’ve all devoured. That point wasn’t lost
on at least one of the students, 14-year-old Adrian McCullough. “It was more about unity, I think, as a group,” he said. “It wasn’t about getting out of class.” While it’s generally gotten favorable reviews, some film critics have torn into the movie like a bloodthirsty “muttation” — in the book’s parlance, an animal genetically altered for use as a weapon. But these students hadn’t read any reviews, and didn’t care much what the grown-ups thought, anyway.
They were too busy comparing the movie to the book, and comparing the story to others from class, like “Lord of the Flies,” “Great Expectations,” “The Lottery” and “The Most Dangerous Game.” The first of a series of planned “Hunger Games” films broke the record for a non-sequel over the weekend with a $153 million haul at the box office in the United States and Canada, surpassing predictions and giving it the third-highest opening weekend ever. Not all parents were pleased about the field trip to see the movie, which earned a PG-13 rating based on a toned-down script cowritten by Collins herself. Some school outings for younger kids, in fifth and sixth grade, were canceled after small numbers of parents complained. Hamilton International Middle School in Wallingford, Wash., bagged a sixth-grade trip to see the movie because parents were concerned about violence, according to The Seattle Times. School administrators did not return calls from The Associated Press for comment. At the private Seattle Girls School in Washington, only one family decided to opt out of a movie outing for about 20 students later this week. “It’s clearly a pretty
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violent book,” said Rafael del Castillio, the head of school. “But I do wonder why we collectively are so worried about violence in this particular book and this particular movie,” he added, noting the pitfalls of video games and other media kids consume heavily. In California, Carol Stevenson’s sixth-grader, 12-year-old Jacob, and his schoolmates from Santa Clarita International Charter School were taken to the movie on opening day after his teacher read the book aloud to his class. “This is a widely diverse group in ethnicity, talent, ability,” Stevenson said. “He was the envy of his friends who don’t go to that school.” And Jacob’s take? “I don’t really recommend the movie,” he said. “The book was much better.” Tool kits for teachers looking to hop on “The Hunger Games” bandwagon are all over the Internet. Some teachers have made quick classroom lessons of the movie after students returned from the film. “If I was not in Literacy Workshop this year, I might not have read this book, but I would have seen the movie,” 16-yearold Sydney Curley, a sophomore at Greenwich High, wrote to her teacher.
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Shinsplints a meaningless diagnosis DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been walking on concrete sidewalks for exercise for about 10 years. I walk two miles in 35 minutes, three times per week. Lately my shins hurt when I walk. What could cause this? — W.G. The reflex answer to your question is shinsplints. That, however, is a meaningless diagnosis. It indicates that you have shin pain, something you knew on your own. A cause isn’t identified. The term should be swept into history’s dustbin. A number of conditions cause shin pain. The shin, by the way, is the tibia, the larger of the two leg bones. You can feel it on the medial side of your lower leg. Medial is the side next to the opposite leg. One of the most frequent causes of shin pain, and the one that I believe pertains to you, is medial tibial stress syndrome. It’s an inflammation of the covering of the tibia, the periosteum. An increase in the intensity, frequency or duration of exercise is one cause. You didn’t mention any of these. Running on an unyielding surface is another cause. That does fit your picture. Shoes that don’t provide
adequate cushioning when the foot strikes the ground are often to blame. An exaggerated turning of the foot to the big toes side when the foot hits the pavement is another possibility. Look at your shoes. If there’s more wear on the big toe side, your foot strike could be the trouble. The process is called overpronation. Take a twoweek break. If you want to exercise, swim or pedal a stationary bike. Ice the shins for 10 minutes three times a day. If icing doesn’t ease the pain, try heat. Light compression of the leg with an elastic wrap like an ACE bandage helps. For pain, use Tylenol, aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory like Advil or Aleve. You might want to invest in a new pair of walking shoes. If you don’t do that, buy foot cushions to insert in your shoes. They’re found in all drugstores. If the pain hasn’t resolved in two weeks, you must see the family doctor. Medial tibial stress syndrome is only one cause of shin pain.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to combine weight training with my jazz and modern dancing regimen. I want to bulk up a considerable bit instead of been reed-thin like most male dancers. I do, however, want to maintain flexibility. My specific questions are: How many sets and reps? How fast or slow should the movements be? How long should a workout be? What is the best balance between weightlifting and dancing? — D.M. Muscle building doesn’t make you inflexible. That’s an old canard without an iota of truth. Dancers do require extreme flexibility. Don’t abandon stretching and flexibility exercises. The best exercise for building up muscles is hotly debated. A safe way is to determine the amount of weight you can lift eight times consecutively. Leg muscles can withstand heavier weight than upperbody muscles. When you can perform three sets of 12 repetitions
with a two-minute rest between sets, then add more weight and drop back to three sets of eight repetitions. The speed of lifting is another area of contention. Some say slow lifting builds strength and power. Others are adamant in saying a fast rate of movement improves strength. Take your pick. An old rule that has stood the test of time is to lift the weight to a count of one-two and lower it to a count of one-two-three-four. A typical workout should last about an hour. Devote three days a week to weightlifting. Muscles need time to recuperate and regenerate. You can practice dancing daily, even on the days you lift weights. Go at this slowly, so you don’t injure yourself. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I got hit by a bat directly in my stomach. It knocked the wind out of me. I literally could not breathe. Why? — E.O. Midway between the bellybutton and the breastbone is a network of nerves that supplies the diaphragm, the breathing muscle, and a blow there causes a temporary paralysis of that muscle. It’s a short-lived but frightening experience.
Man wants to do An incorrect stain more housework Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married 42 years, and she plans to retire in a few months. I am unemployed, cannot find a job and consider myself retired already. I do the grocery shopping and have dinner on the table by the time my wife returns from work, except two days a week when we go out to eat. However, my wife won’t let me touch the laundry, the dishes, the hardwood floors, the bathrooms or the vacuuming. It’s hands off, her way or no way. I know I need some training. I certainly don’t want to use the wrong cleaners on a $5,000 floor. But my wife refuses to teach me and argues when I ask. Our friends often comment on how spotless our house is. I ask my wife all the time what she wants me to do, but she won’t say. Am I supposed to read her mind? I have even asked her to please leave me notes, and the answer is “no.” So my wife has decided to resolve our arguments by sleeping by herself. I don’t feel this helps matters at all. Any suggestions? — Jim in Peoria Dear Jim: First, please know how refreshing it is to hear from a man who actually wants to do more housework. The problem, of course, is that your wife considers this her “territory,” and she is reluctant to
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Dear Heloise: Can you please help me? My son was in school, and someone shook a bottle of typewriter correction fluid and got stains all over his brand-new shirt, and he is very upset. Is there anything that can help remove this type of stain? Thank you so much! — Keisha, via email Oh no! Try rubbing a citrus-based, grease-cutting spray cleaner on the stains. This type of cleaner contains petroleum distillates, so work in a well-ventilated area. This hopefully will emulsify, or break apart, the spotting. Then launder as usual. You also can take it to your dry cleaner and say what the stain is. It should be treated as would an oilbased paint stain. Good luck! — Heloise P.S.: If the stains don’t come out, use the shirt as an “artist’s smock”!
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give up control. She believes if you can do what she does, it makes her less valuable and necessary. There is no reason to fight over this. Do what you can and ignore the rest. If she doesn’t like it, let her complain. We suspect she enjoys doing that. Dear Annie: I understand why “Over-Seventy Attitude” doesn’t care for email cards. Here’s an even more egregious etiquette error. After attending the wedding of a relative, we received a pre-printed card saying, “Thanks for sharing in our day and for your gift, Love (names).” Not even a personal signature, never mind an acknowledgement of the actual (generous) gift. We would have opted for a personal email any day. — Baffled
Store hours Dear Heloise: Most stores post their hours of operation on their doors. I take a picture with my cellphone of the hours at the stores I shop at frequently so I can check them at a moment’s notice. — Jill in Tustin, Calif. A great way to save time! — Heloise
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Dear Heloise: Shampoo bottles seem designed with no place to grip. I solved this by pouring my shampoo into a small, empty, plastic honey bottle shaped like a bear. It is easy to hold, doesn’t slip out of your hands, and the lid pops open to dispense the shampoo. Just be careful that the bottle doesn’t find its way back to the kitchen! — Marcia B., Spring, Texas
Electric-blanket hints Dear Readers: Do you own an electric blanket? Here are some hints about these blankets: • Check for signs of wear or damage to the wiring. If you see any, throw the blanket away, and do not use it! It’s a fire hazard. • Don’t use safety pins on the blanket; this could lead to shock or fire. • Never use an electric blanket with an infant. • Completely unfold the blanket before using. • Always unplug the blanket after each use. — Heloise
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SATURDAY March 31, 2012 HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Make plans around friends and family. You want to stay close to home, yet visit with loved ones as well. Decide to throw a spring gathering or a dinner -- that way you can have it all. Tonight: A special person wants his or her time with you, too. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Return calls and respond to a special invitation, whether it is for today or not. Don’t let others’ attitudes color your day. Choose your mood and your company. Break away from your normal weekend style. Try something new, be it food, people or location. Tonight: You do not have to go far. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Be aware of the expenses you might be adding to your budget. A discussion will help put someone at ease. Use sensitivity with a child or loved one. This person is not as upbeat as you are right now. Tonight: Time to treat someone. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Share some of your ideas with others; the feedback could be quite surprising. You will learn a lot about those you hang out with. Be spontaneous. A domestic matter plays into your plans. You can see people relax as their personalities bloom. Tonight: You call the shots. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Know when to pull back. You have a shining personality, but often your rays prevent other personalities from emerging. Let a loved one and/or neighbor create more of what he or she wants. Reverse roles from leader to follower. You can do it. Tonight: Donpush. In fact, vanish while you can. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH No hemming and hawing allowed. You might want to take a stronger role in handling a new purchase and your finances. You might be unusually hard on yourself. Accept an invitation out, and
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Curb negativity, and you’ll be able to enjoy yourself. See where the negativity is coming from and whether you can correct those thoughts. Others are thrilled to see you while you visit with an older relative or friend who you have included in your plans. Tonight: To the wee hours. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Keep reaching out for others you do not often speak to. Make plans that allow for at least a miniescape, be it a movie, drive or other activity. Give yourself a break from the daily grind. Tonight: Share this adventure. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH A special relationship creates a stronger bond between the two of you. The level of caring is so intense that someone around you could feel as if he or she is isolated. You might see this attitude develop today. Tonight: Add a touch of spice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You have little tolerance for anything but agreement. Someone also could make a request that you feel you have no choice but to respond to. Try to curb resentment, knowing that it is still your choice. Tonight: Among friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Go off and do what you have wanted to do. Go to the gym, take a walk and/or finish up your taxes. Once you clear these tasks, you will be up for some socializing. For one day only, do what you want. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Think in terms of gains and greater happiness. You need to let go of stressful situations, and open up to a new sense of possibilities. A partner might not go along easily until he or she notices how very content you are. Tonight: Let your hair down.
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Listing of southwest Kansas events published each Saturday. Calendar listings are published free of charge. Submit information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to: Garden City Telegram, 310 N. Seventh St., Garden City, KS 67846, or call 276-6862, ext. 242, or toll-free at (800) 475-8600. Include a brief description of the event, a contact person and a phone number.
Special Events TODAY, MARCH 31 Pancake and sausage supper: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Pawnee Acres Community Building, located six miles west and four miles north of Kalvesta. Proceeds from the event will go toward building improvements. Garden City Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers: 5 p.m. at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St., with a carry-in supper served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by more music until 9 p.m. (bring a favorite covered dish for the meal and sign in to take a turn in the rotation of musicians and singers). Admission is free to the public. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Musical program: Old-time fiddlin’ music featuring brothers Joe and Jon Irsik, 7 p.m. at Garden Valley Retirement Village, 1505 E. Spruce St. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge. 4
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Dance: Featuring “The Blue Notes Variety Band,” 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Open to the public. FRIDAY, APRIL Musical gram: Featuring Humdingers,” 7
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For a support group to be included, call The Telegram at 276-6862 Ext. 242 or (800) 475-8600. For information about other support groups in the state, call the Self-Help Network of Kansas at (316) 9783843 or (800) 445-0116, or visit www.selfhelpnetwork. wichita.edu.
Domestic violence Family Crisis Services (HEART), Garden City. Support group for those in abusive relationships, shelter for domestic violence victims and rape crisis support. Transportation and child care services are provided. Contact: 275-2018; Referral Hotline, 275-5911; (800) 275-0535. FAX: 2752761.
Substance abuse Tuesday Night Get-Along Group. A 12-Step recovery for codependents and adult children of alcoholics. Time/Location: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Community Congregational Church, 710 N. Third St. Contact: Jim Good, 275-7365. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline. Information for AA groups in the Garden City area. Contact: Hotline, 272-5623. Garden City 12 x 12 Al-Anon Family Groups. For families and friends of alcoholics/addicts. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Thursdays at 116 Chestnut (A.A. Hall). Narcotics Anonymous. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, and book study at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Catherine Hospital’s Classroom 1 (north entrance, west of emergency room, follow the hall to the first elevator, go to LL, exit elevator, turn left, then right, it’s the first room on the right). Children are welcome; parents are responsible for their children. Contact: (620) 899-5420.
Health Garden City Area Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Support Group. The support group welcomes any family members or friends caring for someone with
at Homestead Assisted Living, 2414 N. Henderson St. The public is encouraged to attend at no charge. “Stations of the Cross”: A visual story of Jesus going to His death presented by Garden City Church of the Brethren and the Salvation Army youth group, 7 p.m. at the church, 505 N. Eighth St. For more information, call 276-7391.
Health Department Hours at the Finney County Health Department, 919 Zerr Road, are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the health department at 272-3600.
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Area public meetings These meetings are open to the public under Kansas law. Portions of the meetings may be closed to the public, but only under specific exemptions cited in Kansas law. MONDAY, APRIL 2 GARDEN CITY — Traffic Advisory Board: 5:30 p.m. in the commission chamber on the second floor of the City Administrative Center, 301 N. Eighth St. GARDEN CITY — USD 457 Board of Education: 6 p.m. in the board meeting room of the Educational Support Center, 1205 Fleming St. KEARNY COUNTY — Kearny County Commission: 8 a.m. in the county courthouse, 304 N. Main St., Lakin. LEOTI — Leoti City Council: 7 p.m. in the council meeting room at Leoti City Hall, 406 S. Main St. SCOTT CITY — Scott City Council: 7:30 p.m. in the council meeting room at Scott City Hall, 221 W. Fifth St. LAKIN — Lakin City Council: 6:30 p.m. in the council meeting room at the Administrative Building, 121 N. Main St. STANTON COUNTY — Stanton County Commission: 10 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 201 N. Main St., Johnson City.
LANE COUNTY — Lane County Commission: 9 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 144 S. Lane St., Dighton. WICHITA COUNTY — Wichita County Commission: 8:30 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 206 S. Fourth St., Leoti. FINNEY COUNTY — Finney County Commission: 8:30 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the County Administrative Building, 311 N. Ninth St., Garden City. JOHNSON CITY — Johnson City Council: 7:30 p.m. in the council meeting room at Johnson City Hall, 206 S. Main St. HUGOTON — Hugoton City Council: 5:15 p.m. in the council meeting room at Hugoton City Hall, 114 E. Fifth St. CIMARRON — Cimarron City Council: 7:30 p.m. in the council meeting room at Cimarron City Hall, 119 S. Main St. MONTEZUMA — Montezuma City Council: 7:30 p.m. in the council meeting room at Montezuma City Hall, 300 W. Geronimo St. SUBLETTE — Sublette City Council: 7 p.m. in the council meeting room at Sublette City Hall, 103 N. Cody St. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 GARDEN CITY — Environmental Issues Board: 6 p.m. in the commission chamber
on the second floor of the City Administrative Center, 301 N. Eighth St. GARDEN CITY — Zoo Advisory Board: 5 p.m. at the Finnup Center, 312 E. Finnup Drive. DEERFIELD — Deerfield City Council: 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 622 N. Main. GARDEN CITY — Garden City Commission: 1 p.m. in the commission chamber on the second floor of the City Administrative Center, 301 N. Eighth St. SCOTT COUNTY — Scott County Commission: 1 p.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 303 Court St., Scott City. STEVENS COUNTY — Stevens County Commission: 8:30 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 200 E. Seventh St., Hugoton. GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Commission: 9 a.m. in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 108 S. Glenn St., Ulysses. HAMILTON COUNTY — Hamilton County Commission: 8:30 a.m. MST in the commission meeting room at the county courthouse, 219 Main St., Syracuse. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 SATANTA — Satanta City Council: 7 p.m. in the council meeting room at Satanta City Hall, 503 Ponca Ave.
Senior Center The following events are scheduled at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St., unless otherwise noted. Anyone 55 years of age or older is welcome to participate. Open pool: 1 to 4 p.m. today. Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers: 5 p.m. today. Duplicate bridge: 2 p.m. Sunday. Dominoes and open pool: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch: Served at noon Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Time/ Location: 2 to 4 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the main parlor of First United Methodist Church, Main Street and Kansas Avenue (use entrance off Main Street). Contact: Mary Seibert, 276-8933, or Barbara McKenna, (620) 937-1766. TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). To aid and support people with brain injuries and their families. For information, contact Logie Asebedo, (620) 384-5048. Builders of Hope Cancer Support Group. Open to all patients, family and/or friends touched by this disease. Time/Location: 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month at Downtown Vision, 413 N. Main St. Contacts: Builders of Hope mentor hotline, 290-3970; Chaplain Remy Ekweariri, 272-2513; Kris Hughes, 272-2526. Builders of Hope mentor program/hotline. Providing information, support and hope by matching newly diagnosed patients with those who are survivors of the same or similar condition, providing comfort and education. Contact: Builders of Hope mentor hotline, 290-3970, available seven days a week. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group. For patients, friends, family and caregivers. Time/Location: 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at St. Catherine Hospital, 401 E. Spruce St. For details, email unhappygut@yahoo.com. Garden City “Wolf Pack” Consumer Run Organization Inc. A non-profit organization that serves persons with self-identified mental illness. It is a member run organization that is centered on peer support. The CRO focuses on leadership, education and community involvement. Time/Location: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at 409 N. Eighth St. Contact: Alexis Fluellen,
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Monday through Friday. Walking Club: 8:30 a.m. Monday. Humdinger Band practice: 12:30 p.m. Monday. Double pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Monday. Upbeats Band practice: 3 p.m. Monday. Zumba: 5:30 p.m. Monday. Duplicate bridge: 7 p.m. Monday. Gentle exercise: 11 a.m. Tuesday. Pitch: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Bridge: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Line dancing: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Life Writing: 1 p.m. Wednesday. Dance: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday featuring “The Blue Notes.” TOPS: 9 a.m. Thursday. Art class: 10 a.m. Thursday. Gentle exercise: 11 a.m. Thursday. Ambassador Singers: 1 p.m. Thursday. Dominoes tournament: 1 p.m. Thursday. Computer class: 3:45
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the first Tuesday of each month and 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Contact: Chaplain Billy Kryger or Gina Cash, St. Catherine Hospice, 272-2519 or (800) 281-4077. Divorce Care. You don’t have to go it alone, find support from others who understand at the weekly Connect Group meetings. Time/Location: 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Garden City Church of the Nazarene, 2720 N. Campus Drive. Contact: 275-4278. Celebrate Recovery. A faith-based, Christ-centered, recovery program for people struggling with all kinds of issues and not just for those struggling with chemical and alcohol addiction. Time/Location: 12-Step Program at 7 p.m. Mondays and the Open Share Group at 6:15 p.m. Fridays, both at Bible Christian Church, 1501 E. Mary St., Garden City. Contact 276-8356 for additional information.
Social groups Gay Men’s Support Group. Weekly support group meeting. Time/ Location: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Area Mental Health Center, 2101 W. Highway 50 Bypass, Dodge City.
Weight loss TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). An affordable group for those wanting to lose weight. Time/ Location: Weigh-in is from 8:15 to 9 a.m., with the meeting starting at 9 a.m. each Thursday in the Blue Room at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St. Contact: Kathy Howard at 276-7919 or Patti Barton at (620) 521-1672. Garden City Weight Watchers. Time/Location: 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 1106 N. Main St. (use the east entrance on Seventh Street). Contact: Norma Nolte, 2762520. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Nonprofit organization providing weight-loss support since 1948. Contact/ more information: (800) 9328677 or email Bednasek@ networksplus.net.
Other Celebrate Recovery. A faith-based, Christ-centered, 12-Step recovery program for people struggling with all kinds of issues and is not just for those struggling with chemical and alcohol addiction. Time/Location: 7 p.m. Mondays, 308 W. Fifth St., Scott City. Contact (620) 872-2339 for additional information. Grief Support Group. To allow participants to share their feelings and gain the tools to help them after suffering the loss of a loved one. These are open support groups with no age limits; participants may join or exit the groups at any time and all groups are free. Time/ Location: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on
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p.m. Thursday. Yoga: 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Line dancing: 8:30 a.m. Friday. Bridge: 12:45 p.m. Friday. Meals on Wheels is available by calling 2723620; Mini-bus, 272-3626; Senior Center, 272-3620.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids for “Academic Building Remodel-Phase
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Contractors shall submit Bid Proposals by 2:00 PM Local Time, Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in the Conference Room of the Administration Center, Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, Kansas. Bid Proposals will be publicly opened at the above stated time. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, certified check or other security in the amount of 5% (five per cent) of the bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held prior to the acceptance of bids for all interested parties at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the project site. All General Contractors are required to attend and major sub-contractors are encouraged to attend this conference. Plans and Specifications for the Project will be on file at the Garden City Community College, Garden City, Kansas. Bidders may obtain the Contract Documents upon payment of a refundable deposit of $100.00 per set from the office of the Architect, GIBSON, MANCINI, CARMICHAEL & NELSON, P.A., Architects and Planners, 115 East Laurel Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846 (620-276-3244). Plans and Specifications for the Project may also be viewed online on the Architect’s File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. Contact the Architect for more information regarding this Project and access to view documents on this FTP site. 214041
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Remember the ceiling when decorating a room By Sarah Wolfe For The Associated Press
Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. But there are plenty of easy ways to make over this oft-overlooked area, from the quirky charm of Victorian-era, pressed-tin tiles and beadboard to a simple splash of color. “Historically, ceilings were highly decorated, but it seems as houses have become more modern they have been forgotten,� says San Francisco-based interior designer Cecilie Starlin. “Once again, though, ceilings are starting to get the attention they deserve.� Here are some suggestions — from the simple to the complex — to transform your ceilings from drab white squares into the focal point of a room. C E I L I N G MEDALLION
Probably the easiest way to bring the eye upward in a room is with a ceiling medallion, a white or colored decorative disk typically mounted around a lighting fixture. The pieces come in a variety of styles and can be found in any home improvement store. Another bonus? Today’s lighter polyurethane models are much simpler to install and easier on the wallet than those from decades past, says Alex Bandon, online editor of Thisoldhouse.com. “I personally like that look in the bedroom,� she says. “It’s a really unusual thing, but it makes a simple bedroom much more romantic and exciting.� PAINT If you have tall ceilings or want a cozy feel, extend the wall color onto the ceiling, or go bold and throw a darker or contrasting color up above to make the area appear smaller.
“Color on the ceiling is not forbidden,� Bandon says. It’s “something you can play around with a bit.� Go with a flat paint on ceilings to minimize light reflection and mask imperfections, says Puji Sherer of the eco-paint manufacturer YOLO Colorhouse in Portland, Ore. “Since ceilings are not in danger of greasy fingerprints and the regular wear and tear that walls receive, higher gloss finishes are not necessary,� she says. PANELING For a classic New England cottage look, you can’t beat the charm of wood paneling such as beadboard on the ceiling. Amy Matthews, a contractor and host of the DIY Network’s “Sweat Equity,� prefers the ease of gluing and nailing larger beadboard sheet panels to the ceiling rather than tacking up individual tongue-and-
groove pieces. The panels, which can be cut with a power or handsaw, should be nailed to ceiling joists, and can then be stained or painted. Bandon likes the look in bathrooms, where wainscoted walls are common, or on frontporch ceilings, in a traditional light-blue color that was thought to keep insects away. PRESSED-TIN PANELS These are a popular ceiling option if you’re looking for a folksy, vintage feel, and they also come in larger patterned-metal sheets for easier installation, Bandon says. The panels can be nailed in place with a hammer or nail gun onto furring strips that must first be nailed up, according to thisoldhouse.com. Overlap the edges and seal the panels with a clear polyurethane or paint them with an oil-
based paint. DROP PANEL CEILING Many people shudder at the thought of a drop panel ceiling, envisioning the white utilitarian grids and fluorescent lighting common in 1960s basements and office buildings. But Matthews says today’s drop ceilings are handsomer, designed in many more colors and textures. Several companies even make individual panels in materials such as wood and tin that fit into existing metal grid systems, giving homeowners a cheaper way to bring their drop ceiling into the 21st century, Matthews says. COFFERED CEILING Originally used during the Renaissance and popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coffered ceilings are one of the more complex ceiling projects, but also the most formal and dramatic. The process involves
attaching flat or more intricately molded beams to the ceiling to create a square, grid-like pattern that is then typically trimmed out with crown molding, Bandon says. It drops your ceilings down, so use caution in a small room, but it adds instant classic elegance to a dining or living room. “It’s a great way to hide flaws in your ceiling,� Bandon says. “It’s also a great way to hide duct work or something you have to put in your ceiling.� Building a soffit box around the perimeter of a ceiling also can give the look of a layered, coffer-like ceiling, says Ken Collier, editor-in-chief of The Family Handyman magazine. Install recessed lighting in the soffit box or run downlights along the top to make the light “kind of wash along the walls. It looks very dramatic,� Collier says.
bounce off walls and create a visual expanse, Gillingham-Ryan says. Track lighting is a good alternative to free-standing fixtures if space is a problem. “Track has really improved in the past few years. You don’t have to buy a big section with large lights; there are many smaller, attractive options,� he says. Rather than buy adjustable furniture for a multi-purpose small space, “it’s better to find good pieces that do what they’re supposed to,� he says. For example, instead of an ottoman with a lid that flips into a tray, buy a great ottoman and a great tray. “You’ll appreci-
ate both pieces so much more.� Gillingham-Ryan suggests limiting the color palette of a small room. He likes off-white in all its iterations, with bright white on ceilings. “Keep floors dark — they’re calming and grounding, and will make the walls seem higher,� he says. Use accessories, such as a great rug, to add color. “You can’t change your square footage, but you can change the way the space feels,� he says. Elaine Griffin, a New York-based designer and author of “Design Rules� (Gotham, 2009), says a welcoming foyer is near the top of her list for small spaces.
“It’s an important part of the psychological experience of coming home. I like to create a ‘faux foyer’ by sitting a decorative cube or box adjacent to the door with a tray for mail, and perhaps a shelf above for keys, a flower and a fragrant candle. Mount a mirror above the shelf,� she says. In the living area, “avoid the temptation to put your sofa on the long wall. Put it on the short wall, and you’ll have more room to create dicor zones,� Griffin says. Loveseats — popular purchases for small apartments — are “a nono. Truthfully, they only sit one. Go for the betterproportioned 72-to-76-inch
‘apartment-sized’ sofa.� In tiny bathrooms, Griffin says, “I’m a big fan of wall-mountable, square mini-shelves, which I station in multiples behind the door. Save the most visible space above the toilet for art.� Janice Simonson, IKEA’s design spokesperson, seconds that approach. “Often people only look at the ‘footprint’ of the room,� she says. “Look for space on the verticals — railings, hooks and shelves on doors and walls can hold baskets and clothing, and serve as drying areas for laundry.� She thinks many people err by buying too much storage, ending up
with more stuff that takes space. “Take the time to plan; don’t buy anything till you’ve moved in and unpacked, to see what’s needed,� she says. Some other general tips: — Downsize. What do you need and what can you live without? Rip all your CDs to a hard drive, then sell or donate them. Get rid of anything you rarely use. — Sight lines are important. Benches, open shelves, furniture with legs, light materials — these help the eye perceive a room as more spacious. — Mobilize. Rolling tables and carts can serve as dining, work or play pieces.
cially prepared packets. “Getting your seeds from a proven source is a good way to ensure high production,� Druse said. Here is a propagation glossary, describing the most commonly used methods: -- Sowing seeds: Druse starts his seeds indoors three at a time in halfinch pots, topping the soil with fine sand. “Moist soil is a great medium for seeds but also for fungus, which can kill a great many sprouts in just a couple of weeks,� he said. “Gravel is not a hospitable medium for fungus.� -- Stem, leaf or root cuttings: Pieces of the parent plant are cut and placed in water or a suitable growing medium until roots develop. They become clones, or junior versions of the originals and soon are ready for transplanting. -- Layering: A practice
usually done with woody plants where living stems are placed on the ground with their tips forced downward. They receive nourishment from the parent plants while roots form on the planted ends, enabling them to eventually be separated and grow unaided. -- Grafting: Branches are removed from one woody plant and secured to another until they “take� or begin to grow. That unites certain desirable characteristics from one plant — say hardiness, dwarfing or faster fruiting — with those of its host. Apple trees commonly are grafted, as are Japanese maples. -- Dividing: Perennials should be divided once they outgrow their sites. That improves their health, bulks up foliage and produces more flowers. “Depending upon the species, these divisions may grow to be as large
as the original plant by “Anything so easy to that great to have around season’s end: more plants propagate may not be your yard.� for free,� Druse said. “Sowing seeds, cuttings and division are the most prevalent forms of propagation done by home gardeners,� said Rosie Lerner, an extension consumer hortiNOTE INTEREST LENDER culturist with Purdue TYPE RATE % University. “It’s a little 15 yr. fixed 3.25 work but well worth the American State Bank 30 yr. fixed 3.875 620-271-0123 effort. It’s a matter of Loans Serviced Locally Under Some Programs knowing which parts of the plants to split off and FHA/VA, First Time Home Buyers Programs Financing Based on 90% of $100,000 Loans divide. Many have a high 15 yr. fixed 3.50 degree of success.� Bank of America 30 yr. fixed 4.125 And then there are 620-275-3517 plant swaps, which add a Evening and Weekend Apointments Available, Call 620-408-5287 social component to gar- No fee mortgage - Financing Based on 80% of $100,000 Loans den building. 15 yr. fixed Be careful of those Bank of the West 3.500 pass-along plants from 30 yr. fixed 4.250 620-276-7000 neighbors and friends, With no points or origination fees (for both) 5/1 ARM 2.875 though — the kind they’re Financing Based on 95% of $100,000 Loans willing to trade because 15 yr. fixed 3.50 they have so many. Some First National Bank of Holcomb 30 yr. fixed 4.25 could be infested with 620-277-0077 15 yr. fixed APR 3.691 mites, while others may No Origination or Application Fees Required Financing Based on 90% of $100,000 Loans be invasive. 30 yr. fixed APR 4.366 “Some plants are 15 yr. fixed 3.125 thugs,� Druse said. Garden City State Bank
Right at Home: living large in a small space By Kim Cook For The Associated Press
Small may be in when it comes to homes, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to decorate. A few simple guidelines, however, can turn a small space from Dilemma to De-Lovely. Maxwell GillinghamRyan, founder of the decor blog Apartment Therapy and author of “The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces� (Clarkson Potter, 2010), thinks it’s all about light. “The single most powerful influencer in a room is the lighting,� he says. Every room should have three sources of illumination, which will
Propagation a cheap way to build plant collection By Dean Fosdick For The Associated Press
A creative sideline for gardeners is plant propagation, or enhancing the landscape through reproduction. It’s also a cheap way to fill flowerbeds and herbal containers while prices continue to climb. Methods of propagation range from seed sowing to grafting, and all require varying degrees of skill. “For propagation, you don’t need an education but you may need some guidance,� said Ken Druse, author of the new “Making More Plants: The Science, Art and Joy of Propagation� (Stewart, Tabori and Chang). “Most often, though, it’s all about starting plants from seeds.� Seeds are an economical way to grow in bulk, even if you must buy them in commer-
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EXP. FLATBED Drivers:! Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com EXPERIENCED FULL TIME OR PART TIME COOK, BARTENDER & WAITRESS. Must be at least 18 years of age. Apply in person at Time Out. FARM/ FEEDYARD near Garden City seeking long-term help. Must have valid driver's license/clean drug record.! Call 620-271-8464 or email resume to dlccattleinc@gmail.com.
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Finisher & Form Setter 2 positions available. Must have drivers license. Bilingual and experience person only need to apply. Brent!s Concrete 2305 W. Jones Ave or call 620-275-7575.
K & G Trucking is seeking FULL TIME DRIVERS for local positions. Must have Class A CDL and 3 years experience. 620-272-7905.
MID STATE Farmers Coop, Inc. is seeking applicants for a Full Time FUEL TRUCK DRIVER. The applicants mpossess the following: at least one year of CDL experience, a Class A CDL with current Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, fuel delivery experience preferred, clean background with no felonies, and a good driving record. Mid State Farmers Coop, Inc. has competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to PO Box 195, Rush Center, KS 67575 or Call 785-372-4239 for an application EOE.
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(Published in The Garden City Telegram on the 24th day of March and 31st day of March, 2012) RESOLUTION NO. 2464-2012 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE NUISANCES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, KANSAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Garden City has declared it unlawful for any person to maintain a motor vehicle nuisance on private property within the City of Garden City, and WHEREAS, the resident and/or owners of the private property at the addresses listed herein have been notified pursuant to Section 38-63 of the Code of Ordinances and have neither abated the nuisance conditions nor requested a hearing before the Governing Body. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Garden City, Kansas: SECTION 1. Ten (10) days after passage of this Resolution the Public Officer is hereby authorized to abate the following motor vehicle nuisance conditions: 2507 A–Inoperable & unregistered vehicle parked in back yard on an unimproved surface. One ford silver & blue van 2511 A-Inoperable & unregistered vehicle parked in back yard on an improved surface. One green jeep 615 Conkling-Inoperable & unregistered vehicle parked on yard within city limits. Silver Pontiac grand AM 1211 N. Tenth-Inoperable & unregistered vehicles parked on an unimproved surface. One primer gray Honda accord with no tags & one gray ford ranger pickup 1401 E. Johnson-Inoperable vehicle parked on the property. One blue dodge durango SECTION 2. The abatement costs incurred by the City shall be charged against the lots or parcels of ground on which the motor vehicle nuisance is located. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Governing Body of the City of Garden City, Kansas, on this 20th day of March, 2012. John Doll, MAYOR ATTEST: Celyn N. Hurtado, CITY CLERK 213970
General Pest Control Has an opening for a Full-Time Service Technician No experience necessary-will train the right person. Sales/Service experience beneficial. Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment & random drug screening required. 15609 S. Hwy 23 Cimarron, KS 67835 620-855-7768 800-362-0124 www.gctelegram.com
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Ulysses Feedyard is looking for a Shop Mechanic. Duties will include working on feed trucks, tractors, changing bearing and maintenance of company vehicles. Benefits include affordable health, dental & vision insurance and ESOP retirement program. Please call for more information. Ulysses Feedyard 1765 E. Rd 21 Ulysses, KS 67880 (620) 356-1750 MID STATE Farmers Coop, Inc. is seeking applicants for a Full time Location Manager. The applicants will be responsible for handling grain, agronomy, related logistics as well as be in charge of safety and compliance issues at the location. Mid State Farmers Coop, Inc. has competitive wages and benefits. Please send resume to PO Box 195, Rush Center, KS 67575 or Call 785-372-4239 for an application EOE. Classifieds do the work!
Would you like the opportunity to earn $30,000 working on your schedule? Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the agricultural industry? If so, this is the opportunity for you. MachineryLink is looking for motivated people to work closely with our exceptional team of Regional Sales Managers to generate interest in MachineryLink and our innovative new product Spectrayield. You create the interest and we help you close the deal! We are filling positions now. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Visit www.machinerylink.com and click on Independent Product Representative to learn more.
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Klatt Farms! hiring 12 Farm Machine Operators (FMO) and 15 Farm worker Grain 1 (FWG1) positions Start: 05/01/12-12/31/12 for US Harvest, commencing Syracuse, KS !thru to !MT, !FMO & FWG1 operates self-propelled harvesting machines to harvest grain & oilseed crops, must Adjust, Maintain and Service machine using hand tools, make infield repairs.! FWG1 must drive heavy truck to transport produce to elevator & harvesting machinery to worksites, CDL w/ air brake endorsement req"d.! Both positions temp; req 3 mo exp, & current Driver"s abstract w/ acceptable driving record. Wages, AEWR hourly $11.61 in KS, $10.19 in MT. or !PWR of $2000 / Month! in KS & MT, !plus board, housing, tools, supplies, & equipment provided at no cost to all employees. Employer to reimburse reasonable transportation & subsistence expenses after 50% job completion. Employment guaranteed for ? specified time. Apply to nearest KS, NM, OK. SWA Office, reference !FMO Job Order #8632555 or FWG1 Job Order #8632552 OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED. Part time apply in person at Money Lenders. 607 1/2 Kansas Plaza. Career Opportunities Are Updated Everyday in The Telegram and at www.gctelegram.com
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Well Established Oil Field Company now hiring experienced OVER THE ROAD FLATBED DRIVERS. 36 Cents per/mile with dedicated runs. Attractive Benefit Package.Â
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Sporer Land Development is hiring all team oriented: Equipment Manager, Shop Foreman, Shop Mechanics, Field Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, Parts Clerk, Detail and Cleanup Shop Personnel. All who apply shall be skilled and take pride in the repair and maintenance of Light Duty Trucks, Over-the-Road Trucks, Farm Equipment and Heavy Construction Equipment. • Salary range is $40,000 to $120,000, dependent on level of experience • Full Time Career Opportunity • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance • 401K Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match • Paid Vacation • Equal Opportunity Employment Apply at www.sporerland.com or Call (785) 672-4319
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MINTER WILSON DRILLING Is taking applications for Drilling and Pump Crews. Competitive wages & Benefits. Must have CDL & good driving record. Apply at 2007 W. Jones, Garden City, KS.
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DENTAL HYGIENIST Are you a team player with a great attitude? Do you enjoy a busy, fastpaced day? If so, we are looking for you. We are hiring for a full-time licensed dental hygienist. Prairie Vista Dental in Ulysses, KS, is a newly built, state-of-the-art growing practice. We value providing quality care to our patients and helping each other! Emphasis is placed on personal development through continuing education, team building, and high achievement. Please email your resume along with a cover letter describing how you can be an asset to our team to Bret Holman, DDS at ulyssesdentist@gmail.com. Q44892
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Applications, interviews and Immediate Hiring Decisions will be conducted on Friday and Saturday 30-31, March from 8:00-am - 4:00pm at the Hampton Inn, 2505 Crestway, Garden City, KS. Candidates must be able to pass a company physical and drug test which will be conducted on site. We are an EOE company.
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Established company is expanding. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following position:
Location: 4-H Building in Garden City, KS located on the Finney County Fairgrounds
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Vehicle: (the following vehicle belongs to Fi.Co. Shreriff’s) 2007 Dodge Quad Cab Pick-up, 4x4, Short box, auto. trans., 5.7 Hemi Motor, 81,273 mi. Furniture & Appliances: Ranch Oak Accessory Pcs., Hammond Organ, Hide-a-bed - Trundle Bed, Wood Desk & Chair (nice), Desk Chair - Hall Table, 2 Chest of Drawers, 2 Single Beds w/ Bookcase Headboards, End Tables - Stereo & Cabinet, Quilt Rack Desk, Frigidaire Refrigerator - Small Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer Tractor: 8 N Ford Tractor w/ loader, 3 pt Harrow - 3 pt. Post Hole Digger Yard & Shop: JD RX95 Lawn Mower, 3 Aluminum Step Ladders, Lawn Furniture - BBQ Grill, Shop Vac - 6” Shop Vice - Air Bomb, Wheel Barrow - Fertilizer Spreader - Weed Eater, Walking Sprinkler - 30 gal. sprayer w/ ele. pump, Rakes - Shovel - Wire Stretchers, Lots Yard Tools Antique & Collectible: Saddle - Fredmueller Saddle, Cream Can - High Chair, 2 Wood Ducks - School Bell - Anvil, Painted Saw, Skillet, Kraut Cutter Tack & Horse Equipment: 30 Cattle Panels - 20 Landing Mats, Wire Cattle Panels, Horse Walker - 2 Gate Wheels, Round Bale Feeder - Roping Steer Head - Saddle Rack - Chaps - Several Buckets, Complete Set of AQHA Stud Books 1 - 56, Lots Tack Miscellaneous: Aero-fit 1000 Treadmill, Vacuum Sweepers - Ele. Heater - Dog Carrier, Cast Iron Skillets - Computer - Wall Clock, Small Cabinet - Plant Stand - Sewing items, Card Table & Chairs - Longaberger Baskets, Step Stool - Floor & Table Lamps - Fan, Lots Books - Adding Machine; Typewriter, Pots & Pans - Dishes & Kitchen Appliances, Crystal Dishes - Oneida Silverware, Wood TV Trays - Bread Maker - Projector Screen -Coal Bucket - Lots Christmas Decorations, Lots Not Listed
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(Published in the Garden City Telegram March 31, April 7 & 14, 2012.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FINNEY COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Bank of the West Plaintiff, vs. Norma Isela Garcia, et al. Defendants. Case No. 11CV30 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Notice Of Sale Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Finney County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Finney County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, on April 24, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lot Twenty-One (21) Block Seven (7) Heritage Place Addition No. 1 a Subdivision in the City of Garden City, Finney County, Kansas according to the recorded Plat thereof., commonly known as 3622 Westport Avenue, Garden City, KS 67846 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Kevin Bascue, Sheriff Finney County, Kansas Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 6363 College Blvd. , Suite 100 Overland Park , KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (126135) 213998
We offer excellent pay and benefits. Submit resume to: Hydro Resources / Mid Continent 3795 West Jones, PO Box 639 Garden City, KS 67846 Or fax resume to (620) 277-0224
504 Taylor Jones, Holcomb Perfect Location
NEW under construction, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths up includes master bath, with double sinks, beautiful maple kitchen cabinets with appliances, full basement with partial finish, 2 car attached garage 20x24, oversized deep lot, great for large shop or garage. Real estate tax incentive on this new home. Also meets rural housing loan requirement. Still time to individualize with colors & flooring! For sale by builder $151,200. Call (620) 272-2964.
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POLICE OFFICER The City of Garden City, KS is accepting applications for POLICE OFFICER. Lateral entries are encouraged. The GCPD is a highly professional & progressive agency which offers many opportunities for career development. Interested persons must be a U.S. Citizen, 21 yrs. of age, possesses a H.S. diploma or GED, & a valid driver's license. GCPD offers an exc. benefit pkg. including health insurance, vacation, sick & KP&F retirement benefits. Pay incentives are given for College, Military Police Service, prior Law Enforcement experience & bilingual skills. SELECTION PROCESS: Includes written test, oral interview board, background investigation, polygraph, psychological eval, medical exam, physical testing & urinalysis/drug screen. LATERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a current certified Police Officer with at least two years of continuous experience as a sworn Police Officer. The starting salary depends on experience. SALARY RANGE: $30,959 to $47,600 annually. Written tests to establish an eligibility list will be administered on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 with interviews to follow on the 24th and 25th. For more information about the testing process and to apply online, please visit www.gcpolice.org. Applications will be accepted until April 20, 2012. EOE 213982 (Published in The Garden City Telegram on March 17, March 24 and March 31, 2012.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FINNEY COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of GARY G. BIRKLE, deceased CASE NO. 11 PR 64 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by Marilyn Webb, duly appointed, qualified and acting administrator of the estate of Gary G. Birkle, deceased, praying petitioners! acts and payment of fees be approved; the heirs be determined; and, the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the administration of the estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the petitioner be finally discharged as administrator and be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before April 12, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in the District Court, in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Marilyn Webb, Petitioner Michael K. Ramsey, S.C. #10,764 Hope, Mills, Bolin, Collins & Ramsey 607 North Seventh Street, P.O. Box 439 Garden City, Kansas 67846 (620) 276-3203 Attorneys for Petitioners 213533
405 Evans Street OPEN HOUSE
Saturday & Sunday • 9am -6pm 3 bedroom, 1 bath, new interior/ exterior paint, move in ready!
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3 bdrm, 2 bath, brick ranch home on large lot - move in ready. Large jetted tub in main bath, 2 fireplaces, main floor laundry. Partial basement with family room. Large covered vinyl & Trex deck. Many mature trees, sprinkler system. SA garage, large detached two part shop 16’ x 40’ with vehicle lift and 20’ x 24’ insulated and heated with alley access. Property will garage 4/5 vehicles. $170,000. For private viewing call, 620-275-2688 or 620-640-2961.
HOMEOWNERS MARKETPLACE Call Sharynn to list your home in the Homeowners Marketplace. We have a special “Priced to sell” package for you!
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Provide clerical support to the office. Requires HS diploma/GED, administrative experience, clear MVR/KBI & at least 21 yrs of age. SFCS offers an excellent benefit package & competitive wages. Send Resume to kerri.kemp@st-francis.org, fax to 620-276-4485 attn Kerri, or website: www.st-francis.org. EOE 214158
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107 Jeremy, Holcomb 4 bedroom, 2 bath, main floor family room, modern kitchen, finished basement, all appliances stay, D/A garage. $136,500. 620-277-2035.
Seeking qualified Sales Person for SW Kansas. Knowledge of pulling units and fishing and rental tools required. Must have valid drivers license and be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening. Travel is required. We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Also 401K. Submit resume to: aanson@ ecws1.com. NO PHONE CALLS. We are an E-Verify employee. 214045
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We are looking fordedicated professionals to assume these key positions on our nursing team. We offer an excellent starting wage, advancement opportunities, and much more!
Stop by and fill out an application today or fax your resume in confidence to (620) 275-6582. Garden Valley Retirement Village 1505 East Spruce Garden City, KS 67846 EOE 213078
Kearny County Hospital is looking to hire an aide who would work Laundry and Housekeeping. This is a Full-Time Position with benefits. $PNQFUJUJWF 8BHFT t (SPVQ )FBMUI *OTVSBODF Pension Plan Applications may be picked up at the KCH Business Office or at www.kearnycountyhospital.com. Contact: Donna Winright, Human Resource Director Kearny County Hospital 500 Thorpe St., Lakin, KS 67860 620-355-1520 EOE.
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STAFF ACCOUNTANT
American Implement, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Staff Accountant. Responsibilities of this position are to provide assistance to the Controller by performing accounting, financial and administrative tasks. Additional duties may involve financial analysis, preparation of reports and account reconciliations. Qualified candidates should have two years of job-related experience. Knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications is essential. The ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and adapt to rapid change is necessary. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, American Implement, Inc., 2611 West Jones Avenue, Garden City, KS, 67846 or call (800) 475-4114
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Front Desk Staff Member United Methodist Mexican American Ministries (UMMAM) currently seeks a full time Front Desk Staff Member to handle scheduling and front desk duties at the Garden City Dental Clinic. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills, be professional in appearance, friendly, enjoy working with a diverse population and be proficient in speaking English and Spanish. Experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Benefits include a four day work week, uniforms, health insurance, paid holiday and vacation time. To apply for this position, please send resume to: UMMAM, attn: Personnel, PO Box 766, Garden City, KS 67846
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LABORER I The City of Garden City is accepting applications for the position of LABORER I in the Cemetery Department. This position requires that you be 18 years or older, high school diploma or GED, a valid Kansas driver’s license with a good motor vehicle record. Salary ranges from $18,550 - $28,520 plus an excellent benefit package. Please apply at the City Administrative Center, 2nd floor, 301 N. 8th St, Garden City, KS 67846 or submit your application online at www.garden-city.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. E.O.E 213901
SATURDAY, March 31, 2012 Help Wanted
Skyland Grain, LLC has the following employment opportunities available: !CDL DRIVERS JOHNSON The ideal candidate !must be able to multitask, be mechanically inclined, and have a driving record in â&#x20AC;&#x153;good standingâ&#x20AC;?; farming/agricultural background and CDL are preferred.! This position requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.! !DRY FERTILIZER RIG OPERATOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SYRACUSE This position is responsible for the accurate application of dry fertilizer.! 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years" experience with a CDL is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.! Must be able to obtain a CDL and have a clean driving record.! This position also requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. !ELEVATOR OPERATOR SYRACUSE This position is responsible for grain inventories, conditioning, loading and unloading grain, warehousing and general cleaning and maintenance.! 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years" experience working in a grain handling facility is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.! A valid CDL with a clean driving record is also preferred.! !This is an awesome opportunity to join a reputable company.! Each position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and paid time off.! Interested candidates may stop by the main office located in Johnson, KS or the location in Syracuse, KS to complete an application packet or mail your resume and cover letter to Skyland Grain, LLC, PO Box 280, Johnson, KS! 67855.! EOE. Thacker Harvesting hiring 10 Farm Machine Operators (FMO) and 17 Farm worker Grain 1 (FWG1) positions Start: 05/01/12-12/31/12 for US Harvest, commencing Syracuse, KS !thru to !MT, !FMO & FWG1 operates self-propelled harvesting machines to harvest grain & oilseed crops, must Adjust, Maintain and Service machine using hand tools, make infield repairs.! FWG1 must drive heavy truck to transport produce to elevator & harvesting machinery to worksites, CDL w/ air brake endorsement req"d.! Both positions temp; req 3 mo exp, & current Driver"s abstract w/ acceptable driving record. Wages, AEWR hourly $11.61 in KS, $10.19 in MT. or !PWR of $2000 / Month! in KS & MT, !plus board, housing, tools, supplies, & equipment provided at no cost to all employees. Employer to reimburse reasonable transportation & subsistence expenses after 50% job completion. Employment guaranteed for ? specified time. Apply to nearest KS, NM, OK. SWA Office, reference !FMO Job Order #8633028 or FWG1 Job Order #8633029 HELP US HELP YOU! Advertise in the classifieds.
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2003 Yamaha 1100 Call Homefinders at Classic. Top of the line (620) 275-9308 saddle bags and trunk, excellent shape, has Commercial Real Estate 08 Dodge Avenger, windshield. 25363 mi. For Sale By Owner O B O . 42!x66! Round top bldg 60000 miles. $11,000 $ 3 7 0 0 620-214-2186. OBO 620-272-7460. on a 150!x150! lot. Lo1984 CHEVY Celebrity. 2004 HARLEY Heri- cated north of Mary St Low miles, one owner, tage, 2 tone, 11k miles, on 10th St, Garden City garaged. ( 6 2 0 ) always garaged, like 290-9432 or 271-2978. 276-7429. new, $11,900 OBO; Real Estate 2009 Harley Bobber, all 1991 Camero RS new parts, 1340 cc 2425 Belmont Place$1400 OBO. Runs Evo, 5 speed, way cool 1496 SF w/ full basement. 5 bdrms, 3 baths. great for age and miles. ride. $8900 OBO. D/A garage. Many up620-260-0843 (620) 384-5377. dates. huge yard with 1998 CHEVY medium 2006 SUZUKI LTR 450, sprinkler system, very duty truck, gas engine, many modifications, nice home. Asking 5 w/ 2 sp. axle, 60 ba. paddle tires included. $ 1 9 5 , 0 0 0 Call fiberglass water tank, 3â&#x20AC;? $4000 negotiable. (620) 620-275-8171 with Boyd pump. Truck runs 260-7911. questions or to see. great, excellent for watering cattle. $10,000. 2007 LMTD. Edition Located in Ulysses, Suzuki Boulevard. 620- 356-1206. Fully loaded only 5000 miles. Excellent condi2005 CADILLIC CTS. tion. $3800 OBO. Call $12,500 OBO. 54k New & used trailers, (620) 290-1872 utility, cargo, storage. miles. (620) 804-0441. Big L R e n t a l s 2005 Ford Mustang GT RVs & Campers 606 TAMPA St. Lakin 620-275-0465 45,XXX miles. Leather 1975 WINNEBAGO KS. 3 bdrm., 2 baths. Chieftain motorhome. Nice 6!8â&#x20AC;?x16 V-Nose seats, 6 disc CD Runs good, interior Spacious ranch. Close Stock trailer-white changer, Shaker 1000 needs a little TLC. to schools. Half block $2500 Big L Rentals sound system. White $1000 OBO. (620) from grocery store. Lots louvers. Excellent con620-275-0465 of cabinet space. Fully Truck Drivers Bargain Blowout ditions. Asking $18,500 276-1565. applianced. Updated 620-640-7778 2004 39 S Join a winning team! heating/cooling. AtBLACK & Decker 19â&#x20AC;? Fleetwood Providence Crop Production tached 2-car. Fenced c o r d l e s s m u l c h i n g 2005 Nissan Armada Motorhome, 350 CumServices has an rear-bag mower. In- LE, 2 WD, loaded, ex- mins, 6 sp AT, 3 slides, yard. Owner-occupied. immediate opening condition. struction manual, cellent New exterior paint. New 49k. (620) 275-8607. for a Truck Driver charger & keys. $100 84,300 mi. $16500. interior paint in bedto make deliveries 620-474-4917 Residential Rentals OBO. (620) 521-1492. rooms and hallway. and still be at home Great fireplace in living For Sale: 2004 ThunGIVE AWAY - Wood every night. This Garden Grove room. $125,000 785pallets. Pick up on the derbird. Low mileage. position requires Properties LLC 620-275-4904. 798-0304 east side of The TeleBeautifully a Class B CDL with Q44938 gram, 310 N. 7th, Gar- Selling your vehicle? remodeled Hazmat Endorsement. den City. 1 bdrm apts. Did you know parking Mobile Homes Responsibilities $439- $449 month Pets your vehicle on city include delivering 1998 SHULT 16X803 (620) 272â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9595 DACHSHUNDS. 3 cute, streets, right-of-ways products from our bedroom, 2 bath, stove, and other public propadorable Miniature warehouse to our refrigerator, dishmale black & tan pup- erty is prohibited in Classifieds do the retail and wholesale washer. $17,000 OBO. Garden City? The City pies. Has 1st shots, are work! customers. (620) 275-6815 registered. $300. Call of Garden City ordinance No 86-2 (88) (620) 860-4353 or cells Classified: A Bargain Hunters Paradise 290-2868 or 290-1256, states in part â&#x20AC;&#x153;No person shall park a vehicle Call The Garden City Telegram 275-8500 leave message. upon any roadway for FREE LOYAL Loving the principal purpose To join our team, energetic Red Heeler of: (a) Displaying such please apply in person SATANTA DISTRICT mix. Excellent watch vehicle for sale (b) at 2025 South Old HOSPITAL, CLINICS & dog. FREE to good LONG TERM CARE Washing, greasing or Highway 83, home please - Call repairing such vehicle Garden City, KS. HEALTHCARE WITH HEART (620) 272-6643 except repairs necessiPhone: 620-275-4271 Free to a good home: tated by an emerEOE M/F/V Border Collie/Chow mix gencyâ&#x20AC;?. Violations of Immediate Openings for about 8 weeks old. this ordinance May reTRUCK DRIVER Registered Nurses 620-271-1372 o r sult in a $40 fine and Needed: Must have 2 Night and Day Shifts Available court costs. 620-276-3497 Years experience, CDL SUVs & Vans class A license, a clean Satanta District Hospital is seeking dependable Registered Nurses for 14 bed critical access hospital MVR and pass drug 2005 NISSAN Murano in Satanta, Kansas test. Local hauling, SL. 90K miles, front home every night. Call wheel drive. $13,000. Sign-on Bonus 271-2271 ask for Rick. (620) 275-0838 or (620) 521-5577. Food/ Beverage Friendly staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Modernized facility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pickups & Trucks NOW HIRING! Leoti Quality atmosphere Community Restaurant 2004 CHEVY AvaTo obtain an application or for more information, contact â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Route 96 Cafe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is Samantha Hett, at (620) 649-2200, ext. 347 or email lanche, Crew Cab 1500 seeking restaurant SHIH TZU puppies, 2WD, 52,000 miles, Exshett@satantahospital.org manager. Prior experi- males, ready for new c e l l e n t SDH is an EOE facility condition. 213833 ence in the restaurant homes. AKC, $300. 620- $16,000.! 620.290.7742 industry and Quick- 874-5091 books is preferred. Q44963 Send resume to: PO Farm Machinery BOX 345, Leoti, KS 67861. 1999 15 T Valley Pivot, Model 8000, Miscellaneous for Sale 2613! 6-160! (8 5/8â&#x20AC;?) Pallets of firewood for Spans, 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 180! (6 5/8â&#x20AC;?) sale in Syracuse, KS. Spans, 27! End Boom Oak & mesquite pallets w/Hose Drops & 38â&#x20AC;? Bidding will not end prior to Tuesday April 3, 2012. $165. 620-384-5313 Tires. $56,000 Call Storage cabinets for 785-462-6755 WestTwo homes &nice shop on 5 cargo van. $600. ern Sprinklers, Inc., Acres offered separately! Colby, Ks 620-275-8240
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CLERK/CASHIER
Salary Range: $10.35 to $15.91 per hour DOQ plus excellent benefit package.
Selling for: John S. Grover Trust
ChrisFaulkner 120 S Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas
Child Care AwareÂŽ of Southwest Kansas
1. Provider Outreach Consultant 2. Provider Outreach Consultant/ Kansas Quality Improvement Rating Systems Coach
Provide professional development and technical assistance to child care providers in a multicounty service area. Both positions require minimum Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in early childhood or related field, ability to work effectively with adult learners, excellent organizational and communication skills, and willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule. Full-time, yearround positions with competitive pay based upon qualifications and experience.
3. RCDC Communication and Multimedia Specialist
Support agency programs in the use of current technologies for public awareness, fund development and program delivery activities. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in education, business, technology, marketing or communications preferred. Part- or full-time considered. Pay based upon qualifications and experience. TO APPLY, send resume to Deanna Berry, Ex. Director, 714 Ballinger, Garden City, KS 67846, dberry@rcdc4kids.org, or find link for online application at www.rcdc4kids.org.
Seeking qualified applicants for the following full time positions:
FT RN Med / Surg - Days FT RN House Supervisor - Nights FT RN Admit / Recovery - Days Health Info Management Manager FT or PT Physical Therapy Assistant Dietary Manager PT Cook / Aide - Evenings Executive Services Coordinator (Administrative Assistant)
Offering full benefit package. New facility. Please contact Human Resources for an application at (620) 356-6073 or (620) 356-6043 or email lgee@bwmgch.com EEO Employer
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Registered Nurse The Finney County Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Staff Nurse. Requires a minimum of an associate degree in nursing and must be licensed in the State of Kansas. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening are also required. An offer of employment is conditional upon testing and the results thereof. Great clinic hours, excellent benefit package including medical/dental plan, KPERS retirement, vacation and sick leave plus paid holidays. Apply to: Finney County Health Department 919 Zerr Rd. Garden City, KS 67846 620/272-3600 An Equal Opportunity Employer
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The City of Garden City is accepting applications for a CLERK/ CASHIER in a very progressive, active and fast pace work area in the Service/Finance Department. This extensive customer service position requires an individual who possesses exceptional time management skills, proficient cashier expertise, and a financial management background. Valid Kansas driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Typing and clerical test required.
is seeking qualified candidates for three following positions:
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Seek dynamic professional to lead overall program development for Aquatics department. Responsible for department budget, management of the pool schedule, coordinate all the aquatic programs with an emphasis on swim lessons, water aerobics and a passion for quality member service. Swim team development and coordination of swim meets utilizing volunteers is critical. General knowledge of pool maintenance and chemicals is preferred. Strong customer service skills and a selfmotivated team player is a must. A Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Exercise Science, Health, Wellness, Physical Education or a related field is helpful. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right person. Excellent benefits including 12% retirement and cell phone. Will accept resumes until 4/9/2012. Please contact Jackie Regan @ (620) 275-1199 for more information. Resumes can be sent to Garden City Family YMCA, 1224 Center Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846 or e-mail at gckymca.senior@gmail.com.
Please apply at the City Administrative Center, 2nd floor, 301 N. 8th St, Garden City, KS or submit your application online at www.garden-city.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. E.O.E. 213903
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Monday, April 16th, 1:00 p.m.
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The Forest Center, 500 W. Carthage, Meade, KS 67864
The City of Garden City is currently taking applications for EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II in the Public Works Department.
Tract #1: 2575+/- Acres - Keystone Ranch steel corrals, good grass, water & fences 7 mile W. & 4 1/2 S. of Meade, KS Tract #2: 187+/- Acres - CRP, $41.26/acre, water well, 1 mile E. of Meade, KS Tract #3: 32.8+/- Acres - CRP, $41.26/acre, borders Tract #2 Tract #4: 8.6+/- Acre - Keystone Headquarters Home, Shed, Barn, Arena, Pens, 1 mile from Meade, across hwy from Tracts #2&3 Tract #5: 197+/- Acres with 145.5 acres grass, 51.5 acres CRP $38/acre, borders Tract #4
Responsible for work activities for the repair and maintenance of streets, alleys, and drainage ways. Operate and maintain heavy road and specialized street maintenance equipment. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in the operation of heavy road equipment in various weather conditions. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and servicing of heavy equipment, traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in operating equipment, occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform physical work activities in various weather conditions. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with City employees. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. One to three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment required. Street department experience in municipal government preferred. Valid Kansas Class CDL Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License is required. Applicant must make available drug testing history and pass drug test. SALARY: $12.53 TO $19.27 plus an excellent benefit package which includes family health insurance, vacation and sick leave and retirement benefits.
4 MINERAL TRACTS SELL AFTER SURFACE - Call for details. View more information at www.stutzmanrealty.com Online bidding at www.proxibid.com. Call Jerry Stutzman, Broker at 620-353-9411 or email, stutzman@pld.com.
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Sports
NCAA: Emotions high in Bluegrass State battle. PAGE D4
Softball: GCCC takes two of three games in Butler tourney. PAGE D3
THE GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM
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GCHS teams win, Tigers’ Annis sets long jump record By KEVIN THOMPSON sports@gctelegram.com
ULYSSES — Perfect conditions. For the first track meet of the season, Ulysses couldn’t have ordered anything better. Tate Annis won three individual golds in front of his home crowd. And Garden City High School walked away with both team titles. For Garden City, it was a great way to see what the Buffaloes had for teams. Coach Mike Smith liked what he saw, as both the boys and the girls won their team titles, and both captured a number of individual and relay titles. The girls won nine events― including all three relays, as they cruised to a 203.5-99.5 win over rival Dodge City and Ulysses (87). Chelsea Jackson won both
the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs, and four other girls won individual titles to go along with the relay sweep to pace the Lady Buffaloes. On the boys side, the Buffaloes won the final race of the night, the 4x400 relay, to overtake Dodge City by half a point, 139.5-139. The Buffalo boys won just five events, but they placed second or third nine times. Jonathan Duvall won both hurdle events, Jeremy Enz won the high jump, and Garden City won two relays for their claims to gold. Smith was all smiles after the meet, especially after hearing the margins of victory over Dodge City. “We feel that we have a lot of depth with our girls’ side. They scored in a lot of events,” he said. “It would be hard to single anybody out.” The only events Garden
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Garden City High School’s Neysa Harman, left, grabs the baton from Alex Miller to begin her leg of the 4x800-meter relay Friday during the Ulysses track meet. The Lady Buffs’’ squad took first place in the event.
City did not score in the top three were the two hurdle races. Other than that, the Buffs’ depth took charge. Taryn Tempel of Garden City was second in triple jump at 31-05. Garden City’s Audrey Gerber got the Lady Buffaloes’ a win in the field with a pole vault of 8-0. The Lady Buffaloes’ Kristen Heiman won the long jump with a leap of 15-05.5, beating out teammate Alex Telfair. Garden City got an early track win in the 4x800 meter relay, winning by almost half a minute in 10:15.96, just a second off the meet record. Three sophomores and a freshman ran a dominating race. Alex Miller led off with a half-mile split of 2:31. “I’m proud of how we compete,” Miller said after hearing her team’s time. “Every day, even in practice, we push each other and we’re so blessed with good coaches surrounding us.” Kayla Doll anchored that relay team, then she turned around and won the open 800, just ahead of Miller. “For starting out, (my time) was a lot faster than I would have thought, so I was happy with it,” Doll said. “That second lap, that’s when I start dying, so you just have to let your heart carry you. That was my effort for this meet.” The girls’ distance dominance continued in the 1600 meters as Chelsea Jackson won the event in 5:50.23, with teammates Katy Doll and Jessica Bernasky finishing second and fourth. Jackson also won the 3200 meters. Nine golds and nine silvers showed a consistent effort for the Lady Buffaloes. “It was a good start on the girls’ side,” Smith said. On the boys’ side, he said, they didn’t know as much about depth coming in as they did afterwards. “We had a lot of inexperience, but we started off with a win (Enz) in the high jump,” Smith said. “I think that set
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Ulysses High School’s Tate Annis makes a leap in the boys’ long jump Friday and sets a school record at 22 feet, 10 inches on his way to winning the event during a home track meet. the tone for day.” Duvall picked up Garden City’s first boys track gold in the 110-meter hurdles. His 15.4 was just .3 seconds behind his best race last year. “I think I’ll be able to improve later on in the season, but for now, that was pretty good,” Duvall said. He followed up that win with a gold in the 300 meter hurdles, winning in 40.39. Duvall injured a hip in the regional meet last year, which hampered him, but he said that injury is behind him
now. Now his athletes know what their times and distances are, Smith said, and his team gained a lot of confidence in this first meet. “But we know we’ve got to get better,” he said. The first record of the day went to Ulysses’ Annis as he eclipsed a 14-year-old meet-record and an 8-year-old school-record 22-10 in the long jump, set by his cousin, Cody Annis. See Ulysses, Page D3
Track athletes have ‘field’ day at season-opening Cimarron meet By BRETT MARSHALL
bmarshall@gctelegram.com
CIMARRON — Make no mistake about it, track athletes and coaches love warm weather with virtually no wind. Mother Nature must have been listening on Friday. The seven teams which competed at the Cimarron Invitational to help start the 2012 season took full advantage of near-ideal conditions (76 degrees, 7 mph wind at start time) to compile marks that would normally not be seen until mid to late season. “It’s just a reflection of the great warm weather we’ve had for preseason,” said Cimarron coach Dennis Hornung. “Everybody feels like they’re way ahead of where they normally are.” The host Lady Bluejays captured the team title with 165 points to runner-up Ellinwood’s 147. The Ellinwood boys rallied in the final
events to overtake Holcomb and capture the team chase with 103 points to 98 for the Longhorns. Highlighting the day’s performances was Moscow’s Osvaldo Granillo, the four-time gold medalwinner from the Class 1A state track meet in 2011, who won three individual events to celebrate the first meet of his senior season. On the girls side, Cimarron senior Lindsay Wehkamp came within an inch of her school record in the high jump when she cleared 5-04 and just missed a chance at the new mark when she barely brushed the bar at 5-06. She had a season-best 5-05 a year ago while claiming the Class 2A state championship. Lady Bluejay freshman Kari Blattner was a double-winner in claiming the 800-meters (2:42.26) and 1,600-meters (5:53.29). Her freshman running mate, Joisan Smith, captured the 3,200-meters in 12:27.17. Another double-winner on the
girls side was Holcomb sophomore Kyshia Prieto, who swept the two hurdle races, winning the 100meters in 16.82 while posting a winning mark of 48.93 in the 300meter hurdles. She had placed fifth and third in those events in the 2011 Class 3A state meet. Holcomb’s boys were paced by sophomore Heath Tucker, who garnered firsts in the triple jump (4011.50) and the 300-meter hurdles (40.19) while finishing second in the 110-meter high hurdles (15.51) and anchoring the Longhorns’ winning 4x400-meter relay team (3:29.41). Tucker, along with teammates Tyler LaSalle, Brendan Thomas and Michael Bandaras captured the Class 3A state 4x4 in 2011 and Friday’s mark was less than 1.5 seconds off their state winning time. The day’s top performance, though, came from Granillo, who swept the 100-meters (11.07), 200meters (22.67) and the 400-meters
Jayhawks ready for high-stakes rematch with Ohio State NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Welcome to “The Other Game” at the Final Four. OK, so, the Ohio StateKansas matchup may not have the fantastic freshmen, the outspoken coaches or blood-feud story line of the opening semifinal between Kentucky and Louisville. But this one still should be worth a two-hour investment in front of the TV set Saturday night. Besides the chance to watch two top-line teams play for a spot in the national title game, the Buckeyes-Jayhawks game offers a rare opportunity to see two All-Americans going at it with everything on the line.
Ohio State is led by Jared Sullinger, the sophomore forward who missed the first matchup between these teams with a bad back. Kansas’ best player is Thomas Robinson, who had 21 points and seven rebounds in the Jayhawks’ 78-67 win on Dec. 10. “In my eyes, he’s the college player of the year,” Sullinger said of Robinson. “I know some think different. But with his season, the way he took his team to the top, you’ve just got to give it to him.” In fact, it’s Kentucky’s Anthony Davis who took player of the year awards from The Associated Press and college basketball writ-
ers Friday. But while Davis is a story of an ultra-talented freshman trying to lead his team to a championship in what likely will be his only year with the Wildcats, Sullinger and Robinson approach college in a different way. At one point last season, Sullinger was viewed as a surefire lottery pick, a one-and-done prospect with nothing much left to prove in college. He never saw it that way, however, and when Ohio State was eliminated from last year’s tournament as a No. 1 seed, the 6-foot-9 forward committed to staying in college. See KU, Page D4
(50.01). He ran on the Wildcats’ runner-up 4x400-meter relay team as well. It was, in Granillo’s words, “a good day to get some extra work in and see where my marks are to know what I’ve got to do.” Granillo was impressive in cruising to easy wins in all three of the sprints. He defeated Meade’s Jett Little by 0.35 of a second in the 100 before blowing by South Gray’s Wyatt Slaven in the 200 (0.73 of a second) and in the 400 (2.44 seconds). Slaven was the 2011 Class 1A champion at 400-meters. His top marks a year ago were 11.01 and 22.44. “It was a lot better day than I expected, I didn’t plan on any big times,” Granillo said of his season debut. “We just found out a couple of days ago that we were coming up here, so it’s good to see where I’m at. It was a good way to make a statement.” Granillo signed in February
to attend Central Missouri State University where he will compete in the decathlon (10 events). “I’m a lot stronger, leaner this year, so I feel like I can run better than last year,” Granillo said. “I ran summer track, did football and basketball so I’ve stayed in good shape. Plus, we’ve had good weather to train in the last couple of weeks.” Holcomb’s Tucker, too, said he was pleased with his first competition of the season. “I’ve gained about 15-20 pounds and we’ve got a lot of guys out there pushing each other in practice,” Tucker said. “It just feels good, but it was tough coming off the curve and hitting that breeze I knew I just had to keep attacking the next hurdle.” Tucker’s hurdle time was just 0.03 off the school record while his triple jump mark established a See Cimarron, Page D3 Associated Press
Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor leads the Jayhawks against Ohio State in today’s national semifinal matchup. Kansas won the teams’ previous meeting in December.
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SATURDAY, March 31, 2012
Scoreboard
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Scores & More BASEBALL Major League Baseball Spring Training Glance By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Toronto 22 5 .815 Oakland 14 5 .737 Detroit 16 7 .696 Los Angeles 17 10 .630 Seattle 12 8 .600 Minnesota 17 13 .567 Boston 13 11 .542 New York 13 11 .542 Kansas City 14 13 .519 Baltimore 11 12 .478 Chicago 12 15 .444 Texas 9 17 .346 Tampa Bay 8 16 .333 Cleveland 6 20 .231 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct St. Louis 15 8 .652 San Diego 18 12 .600 San Francisco 16 11 .593 Colorado 15 11 .577 Los Angeles 13 12 .520 Houston 13 13 .500 Miami 10 11 .476 Chicago 14 16 .467 Milwaukee 12 14 .462 Philadelphia 12 14 .462 Cincinnati 13 16 .448 Washington 10 14 .417 Arizona 11 16 .407 Atlanta 9 15 .375 Pittsburgh 8 17 .320 New York 7 17 .292 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. ——— Friday’s Games St. Louis 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Minnesota (ss) 4, Toronto 1 Boston 9, Minnesota (ss) 7 Pittsburgh 3, Tampa Bay 3, tie Detroit 6, Baltimore 3 L.A. Angels 9, Arizona 2 Milwaukee 9, L.A. Dodgers (ss) 4 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 6, Chicago Cubs 3 Cincinnati 6, Cleveland 5 Miami vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Houston (ss) vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., night Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., night Atlanta (ss) vs. Houston (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., night Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., night San Francisco vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., night Texas vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., night Today’s Games Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bradenton, Fla., 12:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m. Arizona (ss) vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Arizona (ss) at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Cincinnati vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 5:05 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 8:05 p.m. Texas vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.
Basketball National Basketball Association The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 29 22 .569 — Philadelphia 28 23 .549 1 New York 26 26 .500 3½ New Jersey 17 35 .327 12½ Toronto 17 35 .327 12½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 37 13 .740 — Orlando 32 20 .615 6 Atlanta 31 22 .585 7½ Washington 12 39 .235 25½ Charlotte 7 42 .143 29½ Central Division W L Pct GB x-Chicago 42 11 .792 — Indiana 30 20 .600 10½ Milwaukee 24 27 .471 17 Detroit 18 33 .353 23 Cleveland 17 32 .347 23 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 35 14 .714 — Dallas 30 23 .566 7 Memphis 27 22 .551 8 Houston 28 24 .538 8½ New Orleans 13 38 .255 23 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 39 12 .765 — Denver 28 24 .538 11½ Utah 27 25 .519 12½ Minnesota 25 28 .472 15 Portland 24 27 .471 15 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 31 20 .608 — L.A. Clippers 29 21 .580 1½ Phoenix 25 26 .490 6 Golden State 20 29 .408 10 Sacramento 18 33 .353 13 x-clinched playoff spot Friday’s Games Denver 99, Charlotte 88 Miami 113, Toronto 101 Washington 97, Philadelphia 76 Atlanta 100, New York 90 Milwaukee 121, Cleveland 84 Chicago 83, Detroit 71 Houston 98, Memphis 89
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Television Today
Pro Soccer— 8:55 a.m., ESPN2, English Premier League, Manchester City vs. Sunderland; 10:30 a.m., FSN, UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinal, Apoel vs. Real Madrid; 6:30 p.m., FSN, UEFA Champions League, Quarterfinal, Olympique de Marseille vs. Bayern Munich. College Basketball — 5 p.m., CBS, NCAA Tournament, First Semifinal, Louisville vs. Kentucky, from New Orleans; 7:30 p.m., CBS, NCAA Tournament, Second Semifinal, Kansas vs. Ohio State, from New Orleans. Prep Basketball — 11 a.m., ESPN2, Girls National Invitational, Final, from Bethesda, Md.; 1 p.m., EPSN, Boys National Invitational, Final, from Bethesda, Md. Pro Tennis —11:30 a.m., CBS, Sony Ericsson Open, Women’s Final, from Miami.
Boston 100, Minnesota 79 Dallas 100, Orlando 98 Sacramento 104, Utah 103 New Jersey at Golden State, night Portland at L.A. Clippers, night Today’s Games New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 2:30 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 6:30 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Indiana at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, Noon Miami at Boston, 2:30 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 5 p.m. Denver at Orlando, 5 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. COLLEGE MEN NCAA Tournament By The Associated Press EAST REGIONAL Semifinals At TD Garden Boston Thursday, March 22 Syracuse 64, Wisconsin 63 Ohio State 81 Cincinnati 66 Championship Saturday, March 24 Ohio State 77, Syracuse 70 SOUTH REGIONAL Semifinals At The Georgia Dome Atlanta Friday, March 23 Baylor 75, Xavier 70 Kentucky 102, Indiana 90 Championship Sunday, March 25 Kentucky 82, Baylor 70 MIDWEST REGIONAL Semifinals At Edward Jones Dome St. Louis Friday, March 23 North Carolina 73, Ohio 65, OT Kansas 60, N.C. State 57 Regional Championship Sunday, March 25 Kansas 80, North Carolina 67 WEST REGIONAL Semifinals Thursday, March 22 At US Airways Center Phoenix Louisville 57, Michigan State 44 Florida 68, Marquette 58 Championship Saturday, March 24 Louisville 72, Florida 68 FINAL FOUR At The Superdome New Orleans National Semifinals Today Ohio State (31-7) vs. Kansas (31-6), 7:49 p.m., approx. Kentucky (37-2) vs. Louisville (30-9), 5:09 p.m. National Championship Monday Semifinal winners, 8 p.m. Final Four KANSAS (31-6) 100 Towson 54 65 at Kentucky 75 67 Georgetown-x 63 72 UCLA-x 56 61 Duke-x 68 77 FAU 54 70 South Florida 42 88 Long Beach St. 80 78 Ohio St. 67 74 Davidson 80 63 at Southern Cal 47 89 Howard 34 84 North Dakota 58 67 Kansas St. 49 72 at Oklahoma 61 81 at Texas Tech 46 82 Iowa St. 73 92 Baylor 74 69 at Texas 66 64 Texas A&M 54 64 at Iowa St. 72 84 Oklahoma 62 71 at Missouri 74 68 at Baylor 54
On Tap Boxing— 1:30 p.m., FSN, Dyah Ali Davis vs. Francisco Sierra. Pro Golf — 2 p.m., Shell Houston Open, Third Round, from Redstone Golf Club in Humble, Texas. College Softball — 3 p.m., FSN, Baylor at Missouri.
Sunday
Auto Racing — 11:30 a.m., FOX, NASCAR Sprint Cup, Goody’s Fast Relief 500, from Martinsville, Va. College Baseball — 1 p.m., FSN, Southern Miss. at Rice. College Women’s Basketball — 5:30 p.m., ESPN, NCAA Final Four, Semifinal, Notre Dame vs. UConn; 8 p.m., NCAA Final Four, Semifinal, Baylor vs. Stanford, from Denver. Pro Basketball — Noon, NBA, Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder; 2:30 p.m., ABC, Miami Heat
81 Oklahoma St. 66 59 at Kansas St. 53 83 Texas Tech 50 66 at Texas A&M 58 87 Missouri, OT 86 70 at Oklahoma St. 58 73 Texas 63 83 Texas A&M-y 66 72 Baylor-y 81 65 Detroit-z 50 63 Purdue-z 60 60 NC State-z 57 80 North Carolina-z 67 x-EA Sports Maui Invitational y-Big 12 Conference z-NCAA ——— COLLEGE WOMEN NCAA Women’s Tournament Glance By The Associated Press DES MOINES REGIONAL Semifinals At Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, Iowa Saturday, March 24 Tennessee 84, Kansas 73 Baylor 83, Georgia Tech 68 Championship Monday, March 26 Baylor 77, Tennessee 58 FRESNO REGIONAL Semifinals At Save Mart Center Fresno, Calif. Saturday, March 24 Duke 74, St. John’s 47 Stanford 76, South Carolina 60 Championship Monday, March 26 Stanford 81, Duke 69 RALEIGH REGIONAL Semifinals At PNC Arena Raleigh, N.C. Sunday, March 25 Maryland 81, Texas A&M 74 Notre Dame 79, St. Bonaventure 35 Tuesday, March 27 Championship Notre Dame 80, Maryland 49 KINGSTON REGIONAL Semifinals At The Ryan Center Kingston, R.I. Sunday, March 25 UConn 77, Penn State 59 Kentucky 79, Gonzaga 62 Championship Tuesday, March 27 UConn 80, Kentucky 65 FINAL FOUR At Pepsi Center Denver National Semifinals Sunday Notre Dame (34-3) vs. UConn (33-4), 5:30 p.m. Baylor (38-0) vs. Stanford (35-1), 8 p.m. National Championship Tuesday Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.
preps TRACK AND FIELD Friday Ulysses Invitational Girls Team Scores 1. Garden City, 203.50; 2. Dodge City, 99.50; 3. Ulysses, 87; 4. Scott City, 63; 5. Hugoton, 58; 6. Goodland, 42. Individual Results 100m dash—1. Wycoff, Scott City, 14.15; 2. Ekweariri, GC, 14.18; 3. Telfair, GC, 14.24; 4. Eslick, ULY, 14.42; 5. Moore, DC, 14.98; 6. Heiman, GC, 15.05. 200m dash—1. Ekweariri, GC, 26.36; 2. Wycoff, SC, 26.57; 3. Eslick, ULY, 28.20; 4. Moorer, DC, 28.80; 5. Hoskinson, HUG, 28.88; 6. Linenberger, GC, 29.31. 400m dash—1. Wycoff, SC, 1:00.42; 2. Tempel, GC, 1:02.31; 3. Heiman, GC, 1:02.95; 4. Kling, GOOD, 1:03.61; 5. Arnold, ULY, 1:03.79; 6. Durler, DC, 1:-3.81. 800m run—1. Kayla Doll, GC, 2:26.61; 2. Miller, GC, 2:31.66; 3. Branscum, ULY, 2:37.15; 4. Thornburg, SC, 2:39.63; 5. Hess, SC, 2:47.12; 6. Corral, ULY, 2:50.36. 1600m run—1. Jackson, GC, 5:50.23; 2. Katy Doll, GC, 5:59.39; 3. Branscum, ULY, 6:07.37; 4. Bernasky, GC, 6:34.50; 5. DeLaCruz, DC, 6:39.98; 6. Murphy, SC, 6:43.80. 3200m run—1. Jackson, GC, 12:23.76; 2. Bernasky, GC, 13:29.63; 3. Calderon, DC, 14:04.61; 4. Hamlin, HUG, 14:05.58; 5. Ramirez, DC, 14:08.79; 6. DeLaCruz,
at Boston Celtics. Pro Golf — 2 p.m., NBC, Shell Houston Open, Final round, from Humble, Texas. Pro Hockey — 11:30 a.m., NBC, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburg Penguins. Pro Tennis — Noon, CBS, ATP Sony Ericsson Open, Men’s Final, from Miami.
Today College Baseball — 1 p.m./3 p.m., Garden City C.C. at Seward County C.C. College Softball — TBD, Garden City C.C. at Butler Tournament, El Dorado. Prep Baseball — 3 p.m., Word of Life at Garden City. Prep Boys Tennis — 9 a.m., Garden City at Great Bend Inv.
Monday
Sunday College Baseball — 1 p.m./3p.m., Garden City C.C. at Seward County C.C.
College Basketball — 8 p.m., NCAA Final Four, Championship, Saturday winners, from New Orleans. Pro Basketball — 7 p.m., FSN, NBA, Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder. Pro Soccer — 1:55 p.m., ESPN2, English Premier League, Blackburn Rovers vs. Manchester United, from Ewood Park.
DC, 14:21.89. 100m hurdles—1. Wilson, DC, 16.70; 2. Kinser, HUG, 17.43; 3. Fiss, HUG, 18.50; 4. K. Calderwood, ULY, 18.74; 5. Mock, DC, 18.99; 6. Palacios, GC, 20.58. 300m hurdles—1. Arnold, ULY, 50.24; 2. Kinser, HUG, 51.24; 3. Wilson, DC, 52.35; 4. Fiss, HUG, 53.40; 5. Bedore, GOOD, 53.83; 6. Hinde, GC, 54.58. 4x100m relay—1. Garden City, 52.19; 2. Ulysses, 53.13; 3. Dodge City, 54.29; 4. Goodland, 1:00.08. 4x400m relay—1. Garden City, 4:16.66; 2. Scott City, 4:29.74; 3. Hugoton, 4:34.15; 4. Goodland, 4:40.88; 5. Dodge City, 4:45.55; 6. Ulysses, 4:46.70. 4x800m relay—1. Garden City, 10:15.96; 2. Ulysses, 10:44.65; 3. Dodge City, 11:19.81; 4. Scott City, 11:31.91; 5. Goodland, 11:37.08. High jump—1. Thompson, DC 4-08; 2. Hurtado, DC, 4-06; 3. Hinde, GC, 4-06; 4. Coates, GOOD, 4-02; 5. Rendon, DC, 4-02; 6. Bedore, GOOD, 4-02. Long jump—1. Heiman, GC, 15-05.5; 2. Telfair, GC, 15-01; 3. Unruh, DC, 14-0.75; 4. Eslick, ULY, 14-0.25; 5. Romero, DC, 13-08; 6. Moore, DC, 13-05.75. Triple jump—1. Kinser, HUG, 36-08.5; w. Tempel, GC, 31-05; 3. Branscum, ULY, 3010; 4. Hurtado, DC, 30-09; 5. Sederstrom, GOOD, 30-04; 6. Thompson, DC, 3003.25. Pole vault—1. Gerber, GC, 8-00; 2.Knight, GOOD, 7-06, 3. Sain, DC, 7-06; 4. Coates, GOOD, 7-00; 5. Linenberger, GC, 7-00; 6. Calderwood, ULY, 6-06. Shot put—1. Britton, ULY, 40-07.5; 2. McClelland, GC, 30-06; 3. Griffith, SC, 29-03.75; 4. Bojorquez, HUG, 28-08; 4. Cowan, GOOD, 28-00; 6. Connolly, DC, and Josserand, GC, 27-05. Discus throw—1. Britton, ULY, 119-01.5; 2. Heatwole, GC, 89-08.5; 3. Bojorquez, HUG, 89-00.5; 4. Cowan, GOOD, 85-02; 5. Winston, GOOD, 84-11; 6. Perez, ULY, 79-09. Javelin throw—1. Griffith, SC, 105-03; 2. Durler, DC, 103-05; 3. Caine, GC, 9808; 4. Heatwole, GC, 94-09; 5. Bellows, GC, 90-02; 6. Hurtado, DC, 88-04. Boys Team Scores 1. Garden City, 139.50; 2. Dodge City, 139; 3. Ulysses, 108; 4. Scott City, 65; 5. Hugoton, 54.50; 6. Goodland, 47. Individual Results 100m dash—1. Annis, ULY, 12.37; 2. Smith, SC, 12.39; 3. Buehler, SC, 12.50; 4. Sandoval, ULY, 12.69; 5. Jarnagin, ULY, 12.88; 6. Middleton, DC, 13.04. 200m dash—1. Annis, ULY, 22.87; 2. Sandoval, ULY, 23.47; 3. Gr Tempel, 24.17; 4. Snethen, GOOD, 24.37; 5. McKnight, GC, 24.42; 5. Cardenas, SC, 24.44. 400m dash—1. McLain, HUG, 52.02; 2. Du Temple, GC, 52.16; 3. Gottsponer, GC, 53.07; 4. Degollado, ULY, 53.47; 5. Robinson, SC, 53.91; 6. Nichols, ULY, 54.62. 800m run—1. Estrella, DC, 1:59.56; 2. Carmona, DC, 2:00.64; 3. Meyer, SC, 2:01.10; 4. DeLarosa, GC, 2:07.22; 5. Galindo, ULY, 2:20.82; 6. Zerr, ULY, 2:21.05. 1600m run—1. Carmona, DC, 4:34.35; 2. Estrella, DC, 4:42.33; 3. Meyer, SC, 4:42.31; 4. Carmona, DC, 4:46.45; 5. Mendoza, ULY, 4:53.69; 6. Colindres, DC, 5:01.45. 3200m run—1. Martin, HUG, 10:36.79; 2. Carmona, DC, 10:49.94; 3. Rendon, DC, 10:51.47; 4. Thomas, GC, 11:05.95; 5. Armendariz, HUG, 11:11.39; 6. Nagel, GC, 11:20.24. 110m hurdles—1. Duvall, GC, 15.48; 2. Couchman, SC, 15.89; 3. Bradshaw, DC, 16.62; 4. Stapleton, DC, 16.68; 5. Jarnagin, ULY, 16.68; 6. Bellamy, GOOD, 16.72. 300m hurdles—1. Duvall, GC, 40.39; 2. Bellamy, GOOD, 41.31; 3. Bradshaw, DC, 41.92; 4. Widder, ULY, 44.38; 5. Bonsall, GOOD, 44.70; 6. Stapleton, DC, 44.80. 4x100m relay—1. Garden City, 44.22; 2. Ulysses, 45.05; 3. Goodland, 45.50; 4. Hugoton, 46.55. 4x400m relay—1. Garden City, 3:30.78; 2. Scott City, 3:34.21; 3. Goodland, 3:37.12; 4. Ulysses, 3:38.96; 5. Dodge City, 3:42.47; 6. Hugoton, 3:42.70. 4x800m relay—1. Hugoton, 8:35.73; 2.
Monday Prep Baseball— 4 p.m., Syracuse at Sublette; Wichita County at Satanta. Prep Boys Golf— 3 p.m., Dighton at Chase Inv. Ulysses, 8:39.79; 3. Garden City, 8:49.95; 4. Dodge City, 8:52.35; 5. Scott City, 9:03.97; 6. Goodland, 9:36.98. High jump—1. Enz, GC, 6-00; 2. Rodriguez, ULY, 5-10; 3. P. Dominguez, GC, 5-10; 4. Kissell, ULY, 5-10; 5. Degollado, ULY, 5-08; 6. Stapleton, DC, 5-04. Long jump—1. Annis, ULY, 22-10; 2. Du. Temple, GC, 21-00; 3. Enz, GC, 20-09; 4. Robinson, SC, 20-04.75; 5. Howard, GC, 20-03.5; 6. Bradshaw, DC, 20-01. Triple jump—1. Bradshaw, DC, 42-01.5; 2. Couchman, SC, 41-03.5; 3. G. Tempel, GC, 39-10.5; 4. Rodriguez, ULY, 39-01.75; 5. Nichols, ULY, 38-09.75. Pole vault—1. Witman, GOOD, 12-00; 2. Cady, GC, 11-00; 3. Jauche, GC, 11-00; 4. Ortiz, DC, 10-00; 5. Frederick, HUG, 1000; 6. Dominguez, HUG, 9-06. Shot put—1. Sonday, DC, 49-00.5; 2. Tate, DC, 48-09.5; 3. Stegman, HUG, 4809; 4. Alexander, GC, 47-04; 5. Gutierres, DC, 45-10; 6. Bohl, ULY, 43-11. Discus throw—1. Sonday, DC, 161-09; 2. Tate, DC, 138-00; 3. Wilson, SC, 131-08; 4. Cortez, ULY, 129-07; 5. Bohl, ULY, 12405; 6. Torres, ULY, 122-08. Javelin throw—1. Ruhs, GOOD, 14807.5; 2. Sonday, DC, 133-07; 3. Stegman, HUG, 132-03.5; 4. Alexander, GC, 13101.5; 5. Hawk, HUG, 130-03; 6. Sanchez, HUG, 124-07. ——— Cimarron Invitational Girls Team Scores 1. Cimmaron (CIM) 165; 2. Ellinwood (ELL) 147; 3. Meade (MEA) 84; 4. South Gray (SG) 50; 5. Holcomb (HOL) 49; 6. Lakin (LAK) 35; 7. Moscow (MOS) 22. Individual Results 100m dash—1. Wiens, MEA, 13.49; 2. Cook, MEA, 13.65; 3. Elsen, ELL, 13.97; 4. Friesen, CIM, 13.99; 5. Stegman, Emilee, HOL, 14.23; 6. Dewell, MEA, 14.25. 200m dash—1. Cook, MEA, 28.61; 2. Elsen, ELL, 29.43; 3. Rugan, ELL, 30.22; 4. Bogner, CIM, 30.71; 5. Ardery, SG, 30.82; 6. Walker, CIM, 31.01. 400m dash—1. Panning, ELL, 1:04.88; 2, Thomas, ELL, 1:05.94; 3. Friesen, CIM, 1:06.32; 4. Wehkamp, CIM, 1:07.31; 5. Walker, CIM, 1:09.70; 6. Cecenas, MOS, 1:12.38. 800m run—1. Blattner, CIM, 2:42.26; 2. Strecker, ELL, 2:48.30; 3. Snell, ELL, 2:49.19; 4. Miller, MEA, 2:53.35; 5. Kasper, ELL, 2:54.33; 6. White, LAK, 2:54.88. 1600m run—1. Blattner, CIM, 5:53.29; 2. Strecker, ELL, 5:53.43; 3. Snell, ELL, 6:00.47; 4. Martinez, LAK, 6:05.28; 5. Kasper, ELL, 6:12.95; 6. White, LAK, 6:28.52. 3200m run—1. Smith, CIM, 12:27.17; 2. Snell, ELL, 13:36.94; 3. Martinez, LAK, 13:53.15; 4. Davis, MEA, 15:56.93; 5. Thornton, HOL, 16:07.57; 6. Flores, MOS, 16:12.12. 100m hurdles—1. Prieto, HOL, 16.82; 2. Hayes, ELL, 17.11; 3. Koopman, CIM, 17.71; 4. Rudzik, MEA, 17.80; 5. Simmons, LAK, 17.92; 6. Dobie, MOS, 19.03. 300m hurdles—1. Prieto, HOL, 48.93; 2. Hayes, ELL, 50.37; 3. Ediger, CIM, 50.55; 4. Simmons, LAK, 51.85; 5. Rudzik, MEA, 53.09; 6. Moshier, MEA, 54.57. 4x100m relay—1. MEA, (Cook, Rudzik, Koons, Wiens), 52.47; 2. ELL 53.27; 3. HOL, 54.20; 4. CIM, 58.02; 5. SG 58.68. 4x400m relay—1. ELL (Panning, Hayes, Thomas, Strecker), 4:22.66; 2. CIM 4:22.79; 3. MEA, 4:32.68; 4. SG 5:00.14; 5. MOS 5:01.81. 4x800m relay—1. ELL (Strecker, Snell, Panning, Hayes), 10:45.49; 2. CIM 11:03.36; 3. MEA 12:02.01; 4. MOS 13:16.65. High jump—1. Wehkamp, CIM, 5-04; 2. Koopman, CIM, 5-02; 3. Dewell, MEA, 4-08; 3. Pena, HOL, 4-08; 5. Hoskinson, CIM, 4-06; 6. Reimer, CIM, 4-04. Pole vault—1. Woodrow, LAK, 7-06; 1. Elsen, ELL, 7-06; 3. Contreras, HOL, 6-00; 3, Meis, CIM, 6-00. 3, Rosales, LAK, 6-00. Long jump—1. Wiens, MEA, 1610.75; 2. Wehkamp, CIM, 16-09.75; 3. Koopman, CIM, 16-02.25; 4. Stegman, HOL, 15-02.75; 5. Horton, LAK, 13-09.25; 6. Starkey, SG, 13-05.75. Triple jump—1. Waters, CIM, 30-11; 2. Friesen, CIM, 30-06.50; 3. Walker, CIM, 27-08.50; 4. Starkey, SG, 27-04.50; 5, White, LAK 26-04.25; 6. Lauppe, MEA,
Prep Softball— 4 p.m., SW Heights at Lakin; Sublette at Satanta; Elkhart at Stanton County. Tuesday Prep Baseball— 4 p.m., Holcomb vs. Spearville; Scott City at Lakin; Garden City at TMP-Marian. Prep Softball— 4 p.m., Holcomb at Spearville; Scott City vs. Hoisington. Prep Track— 4 p.m., SW Heights at Satanta; Cimarron, Lakin, Sublette, Syracuse, Wichita County at HPL Divisional (Sublette). Wednesday College Baseball — 3 p.m., Otero (Colo.) J.C. at Garden City C.C. College Softball — 3 p.m./5 p.m., Garden City C.C. at Colby C.C.
25-06. Shot put—1. Watkins, SG, 33-02; 2. Peters, SG, 31-06.50; 3. Clark, MOS, 30-09.50; 4. White, CIM, 29-06.50; 5. Reichmann, MEA, 29-02; 6. Tucker, ELL, 28-01. Discus throw—1. Tucker, ELL, 96-03; 2. Watkins, SG, 93-08; 3. Clark, MOS, 84-11; 4. White, CIM, 81-04; 5. Bryant, CIM, 8008; 6. Peters, SG, 76-09. Javelin throw—1. Torres, SG, 90-07; 2. Bryant, CIM, 83-10; 3. Pfeifer, Chloe, HOL, 79-09; 4. Tucker, ELL, 78-00; 5. Richmeier, HOL, 75-05; 6. Bucher, MOS, 69-05. Boys Team Scores 1. Ellinwood (ELL) 103; 2. Holcomb (HOL) 98; 3. Meade (MEA) 97; 4. Moscow (MOS) 77; 5. Cimarron (CIM) 68; 6. South Gray (SG) 56; 7. Lakin (LAK) 55. Individual Results 100m—1. Granllo, MOS, 11.07; 2. Little, MEA, 11.42; 3. Croft, SG, 11.85; 4. McCombs, LAK, 12.18; 5. Cox, HOL, 12.24; 6. Clark, CIM, 12.39. 200m—1. Granllo, MOS, 22.67; 2. Slaven, SG, 23.40; 3. Little, MEA, 24.07; 4. Ringering, ELL, 24.09; 5. Williams, ELL, 24.83; 6. Stanley, CIM, 25.26. 400m—1. Granllo, MOS, 50.01; 2. Slaven, SG, 52.45; 3. Bandaras, HOL, 53.08; 4. Manriquez, MOS, 53.85; 5. LaSalle, HOL, 54.13; 6. Boersma, CIM, 54.79. 800m—1. Oglesbee, ELL, 2:05.86; 2. Roop, MOS, 2:08.90; 3. Montoya, ELL, 2:18.21; 4. Esquivel, LAK, 2:18.40; 5. Ponce, SG, 2:19.09; 6. Ward, ELL, 2:20.45. 1600m—1. Thamas, HOL, 4:44.90; 2. Montoya, ELL, 4:46.86; 3. Roop, MOS, 4:54.67; 4. Stanley, CIM, 5:10.28; 5. Koehn, SG, 5:18.70; 6. Clancy, SG, 5:23.90. 3200m—1. Montoya, ELL, 10:22.68; 2. Feemster, ELL, 11:35.59; 3. Garcia, LAK, 11:46.59; 4. Salter, HOL, 11:47.50; 5. Martinez, CIM, 11:57.43; 6. Stewart, HOL, 12:03.08. 110m hurdles—1. N. Borth, MEA, 15.48; 2. Tucker, HOL, 15.51; 3. H. Borth, MEA, 16.65; 4. Ramsey, ELL, 17.04; 5. Trevino, CIM, 17.98; 6. Starkey, SG, 18.59. 300m hurdles—1. Tucker, HOL, 40.19; 2. N. Borth, MEA, 41.49; 3. H. Borth, MEA, 43.04; 4. Trevino, CIM, 43.51; 5. Hardaway, MEA, 45.03; 6. Griebel, SG, 46.10. 4x100m relay—1. Ellinwood (Ringering, Oglesbee, Miller, Williams), 45.66; 2. South Gray, 46.50; 3. Lakin, 47.36; 4. Cimarron, 48.80; --. Holcomb, DQ. 4x400m relay—1. Holcomb (LaSalle, Thamas, Bandaras, Tucker), 3:29.41; 2. Moscow, 3:40.32; 3. Ellinwood, 3:45.60; 4. Cimarron, 3:50.93; 4. South Gray, 3:50.93; 6. Lakin, 4:02.11. 4x800m relay—1. Ellinwood (Feemster, Oglesbee, Ward, Ringering), 9:11.78; 2. Lakin, 9:33.78; 3. Moscow, 9:38.59; 4. Holcomb, 9:40.54; 5. Cimarron, 9:48.16; 6. South Gray, 10:21.04. High Jump—1. Clark, CIM, 6-00; 2. Birzer, ELL, 5-08; 3. Swank, ELL, 5-06; 4. Stanley, CIM, 5-06; 5. Foskuhl, SG, 5-00. Pole Vault—1. McAtee, LAK, 11-00; 1. Savoy, HOL, 11-00; 1. Aparicio, LAK, 1100; 4. Roth, HOL, 10-06; 4. Welch, HOL, 10-06; 6. McVey, SG, 8-00; 6. Flores, HOL, 8-00; 6. Eisenbise, HOL, J8-00. Long Jump—1. Hardaway, MEA, 2002.25; 2. LaSalle, HOL, 19-04.25; 3. Williams, ELL, 19-02; 4. Chavez, LAK, 18-07.50; 5. Boersma, CIM, 17-11.50; 6. Ramsey, ELL, 17-06.25. Triple Jump—1. Tucker, HOL, 40-11.50; 2. Boersma, CIM, 39-02; 3. Chavez, LAK, 38-06.25; 4. Clancy, SG, 38-02.50; 5. Byrne, LAK, 37-10.50; 6. Valdez, MOS, 35-10. Shot Put—1. Davis, MEA, 42-10.50; 2. Bustillos, MOS, 42-08.50; 3. Bennett, HOL, 41-11.50; 4. Fields, CIM, 41-03.50; 5. Peters, SG, 40-06.50; 6. Castillo, MEA, 39-08. Discus Throw—1. Davis, MEA, 135-08; 2. Fields, CIM, 127-07; 3. Carter, SG, 11803; 4. Reimer, MEA, 112-03; 5. Smith, ELL, 109-04; 6. Friesen, SG, 107-07. Javelin Throw—1. Reimer, MEA, 16911; 2. Neuschafer, CIM, 146-07; 3. Davis, MEA, 145-05; 4. Manriquez, MOS, 13100; 5. Bustillos, MOS, 126-09; 6. Swank, ELL, 121-07.
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“Coming into high school, I always knew I’d get that record because it was my cousin’s and I have to kind of be competitive with him,” Annis said. He set the meet record on his first jump (22-5), and went five inches better on his next leap to best the school’s top mark.. “Once I jumped 22-5, I k n e w I had more in me and I wanted the school re c o rd , ” he added. Annis also won the 100 meters by just 0.02 seconds over Dalton Smith of Scott City. He won the 200 by 0.6 seconds over teammate Armando Sandoval. “Unbelievable,” is how Ulysses coach Eric F l a t o n described A n n i s ’ overall performance. “For him to do that the first meet I asked him what’s next?” Not only was his jump incredible, but so was his performance over the likes of Scott City, Dodge City and Garden City, Flaton said. “He just came out great out of the blocks and was great finishing,” he said. Ulysses’ Kaylea Britton had a good start to her senior season, winning the discus and
setting a meet record in winning the shot put. “It was a good start to the season,” Britton said of her discus throw of 119-1.5, or 14 feet better than her first meet a year ago and only about eight feet from her season best in 2011. “On days like this when it’s warm, you can relax and enjoy and not worry about that wind,” she said. “ I ’ m hoping I can get in the 130’s, may a 140 by the time state c o m e s around,” Britton added. Shelby Heatwole of Garden City placed second with a throw of 8908.5. Britton’s record shot put throw of 40-77.5 also felt good “ I ’ m moving across t h e a r e n a better this year and getting the shot up a little bit more,” she said. “Last year my best throw was 41-something, so start out at 40 is a good start.” Flaton said he challenged Britton to go for the meet record in the shot, and she did. “She continues to do everything we ask, no matter what the sport,”
Photos by Brad Nading/Telegram
Garden City High School’s Jonathan Duvall, left, gains a half-hurdle lead on Scott City’s Colborn Couchman midway through a 110-meter high hurdles race and holds on for the win Friday during a heat race at the Ulysses Invitational. he said. Scott City got two golds from Kelly Wycoff in the 100 and 400 meters and a silver in the 200, losing to Chinasa Ekweariri of Garden City. The 100-meter race inadvertently started at the 110-meter line, so times were recorded slower than they should h a v e been. Still, Wyc o f f felt good about her race. “I got out the blocks better than I usually do,” she said, “so it was one of my better 100 races.”
Her best 100, though, happens at the end of the 400 meter races, and Friday’s race was no different. Nicole Kinser of Hugoton broke a meet record set in 2005 with a triple jump of 36-08.5. She also placed second in the 110 hurdles behind Jessi Arnold of Ulysses. Maris Griffith was Scott City’s other goldmedal athlete on the day, winning the javelin throw. The Hugoton boys got a win from the 4x800 relay team and Jacob Martin in the 3,200 meters, while Dodge City picked up wins in four events. See Results in Scoreboard, Page D2.
Ulysses High School’s Carlos Gallindo, left, and Hugoton’s Chase Hittle begin the last lap of the boys’ 4x800-meter relay race Friday at Ulysses.
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meet record for the Bluejay Invite. “I really hadn’t worked much on the triple jump, so to get that felt really good,” Tucker said. Wehkamp, who is headed to Western Nebraska Community College on a volleyball scholarship, said she was more than thrilled with her jump of 5-04. “I hadn’t even really tried to do any jump work until early in the week,”
said Wehkamp. “I felt like my second try at 5-06 was my best. If I can get my approach just a little further from the bar and get my peak position, I think I can go higher. It feels good, and it’s a good start to the season.” Wehkamp was pushed in the event by her freshman teammate, Eva Koopman, who cleared 5-02 and just missed 5-04. “It’s fun having her jumping,” Wehkamp said. “I like it, she really motivates
me and keeps me focused.” Wehkamp also finished second in her other specialty — long jump — going 16-09.75 to just finish behind Meade’s Tarah Wiens (1610.75). All this despite the fact she spiked herself on the left leg when going through stretching drills prior to the long jump. “I was just doing my usual stretch and my foot slipped down and I gouged my leg pretty good,” said Wehkamp. “It was pretty bloody. They cleaned it up,
put a wrap on it and I just went and jumped. It didn’t really bother me much.” For Prieto, the season opener came less than three weeks after the Lady Longhorns’ basketball season came to a close at the 3A state tournament. Unsure about whether she would compete this season, Prieto just began practicing less than two weeks prior to the season opening meet. “Now that I’m out, it feels better, but I didnt’ meet my expectations,” Prieto said.
“The 100 was good and I know it’s early, but I know my time can improve.” Her 300 time was just 1.17 seconds slower than her best mark of 2011 (47.76) and it came against a headwind which hit the runners coming off the final curve. “You just try to finish the 300 and coming off the curve it was just tough,” Prieto said. “I actually thought I did a good job with my steps because I didn’t have to stutter today. It’s a good starting point.”
Holcomb boys coach Lindall Cox said he was pleased with the overall performance of his team. “Brendan (Thomas) ran his personal best in the 1,600 (4:44.90) and Heath (Tucker) got off to a great start today,” Cox said. “I thought out 4x4 really did a great job to run that kind of time today. They weren’t in the 3:20s until nearly the end of the season a year ago.” See results in Scoreboard, Page D2.
Garden City C.C. softball goes 2-1 in first day of Butler tourney By ADAM HOLT
aholt@gctelegram.com
The Garden City Community College softball team had been struggling recently to get some clutch hits in close games. So it was a relief when first baseman Melissa Marshall’s bat helped the Broncbusters win two of three games on Friday in a tournament hosted by Butler Community College in El Dorado. Marshall went 6-for-11 and drove in six runs as Garden City (23-8) finished the day with a 4-3 win over Western Nebraska, a 6-0 win over Maple Woods (Mo.) and a 4-3 loss to Iowa Central. “As always, doing what she needed to help the team,” GCC head coach Trina Moquett said of Marshall. Moquett was also pleased with her pitchers, as Emily Hurlbert went 1-1 in two starts, Sarah
Cochran pitched a three-hit shutout and Kallie Hoover added a scoreless inning of relief. “I thought our pitching staff as a whole all day just did a great job for us,” Moquett said. “Couldn’t ask for anything more from them today.” In the final game of the day, Garden City jumped to a 4-0 lead, but Western Nebraska got on the board in the sixth inning and drew within one in the top of the seventh. The Lady Cougars started with two singles off of Busters pitcher Emily Hurlbert. Kasey Cash hit a two-run double with one out to make it 4-3, but ended up getting out on the play and Hurlbert got a groundout to end the game. GCCC added to a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning. Alyssa Strobehn scored Mekayla Aguiniga with a sacrifice fly and Hurlbert added an RBI single.
“Finally, I felt like we got a couple runners on, did what we needed to at the plate,” Moquett said. Marshall hit a line-drive single to center to score the Busters’ first two runs and put GCCC up 2-0 after one inning. In the second game of the day, Cochran threw a three-hit shutout as Garden City beat Maple Woods, 6-0. Marshall was 3-for-3 with three RBIs and Cassee Ames was 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and two runs scored. Cochran had a 6-0 lead heading into the last half-inning and pitched around two baserunners to preserve the shutout. “She finally, I think, found her niche,” Moquett said of Cochran. Ames hit a three-run homer in the sixth for Garden City’s final runs, and all of the Busters’ runs came with two outs. “Cassee’s been that sparkplug,
too, that we’ve needed,” Moquett said. Marshall singled to center on a fly ball in the third to score Brittany Knabe and put the Busters up 1-0. Marshall would increase the lead with a two-out double that scored Ames and Ashley Gibson in the fifth to make it 3-0. Garden City managed just three runs in a 4-3 loss to Iowa Central to start the tournament. The Tritons’ Molly Cox scattered 10 hits and held GCCC scoreless through the first five innings as ICCC took advantage of some Busters’ miscues to build a 4-0 lead. The Busters had seven hits through the first six innings, but still trailed 4-1 heading into the seventh inning. Ames was hit by a pitch to start the seventh, but was out on a shortstop-to-second base fielder’s choice grounder by Brittany Knabe.
Gibson doubled to score Knabe, and Gibson would move to third on a fly ball out by Marshall. Alyssa Strobehn singled Gibson home, but Jaclyn Annis grounded out to the pitcher with two on to end the game. “I think we should have hit that girl a lot better, a lot sooner than we did,” Moquett said of Cox. Garden City found itself down 2-0 after the first, as Iowa Central scored on a passed ball and groundout. An error and groundout allowed Iowa Central to add two more runs in the fourth to push the lead to 4-0. The Busters were scheduled to play Indian Hills (Iowa) at 1 p.m. and Rose State (Okla.) at 5 p.m. today to end a stretch of 11 games in six days. “We’re kind of seeing daylight here and we’d really like to get the two wins and get the girls some much-needed rest,” Moquett said.
This year’s women’s Final Four field could be among toughest ever DENVER (AP) — For the first time since 1989, all four top seeds reached the NCAA women’s Final Four. This year’s field of Baylor, Stanford, UConn and Notre Dame is arguably the strongest ever, with all four programs motivated by unfinished business from last season and out to add yet another crown to their crowded trophy case. “All four of us, I think, pretty much we’re the top four teams in the country all year long. I’m not sure if anybody ever fell to fifth,” Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw said. “I think all four teams are probably the most talented teams in the country. So I guess we all achieved our expectations.” Yet, Baylor, behind 6-
foot-8 star Brittney Griner and a lineup loaded at every other position, is a prohibitive favorite to cut down the nets at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night. To become the first team in NCAA hoops history to win 40 games in a season, the Lady Bears will have to get past Stanford, led by superstar sisters Nnemkadi and Chiney Ogwumike, on Sunday and then either UConn or Notre Dame in the title game. “Whoever wins this tournament this coming weekend will have earned it, because they’ll have beaten two of the best teams in college basketball in quite some time,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. Auriemma, whose Huskies played all three of the other semifinalists this season, said the common
thread is a dedication to defense and “people that are OK with the spotlight. They’re OK with the big moment. They’ve had enough failure and enough frustration to kind of harden them and toughen them.” Only one other time, 23 years ago, did all four No. 1 seeds reach the Final Four, which speaks to the parity in women’s basketball. “I’m kind of glad in a sense because it tells you that women’s basketball is growing,” Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said. This year, however, the top four teams have reached Denver, as expected. All thrived on high expectations, especially Baylor, which never shied away from the championship chatter.
“Not one time this year have we ever felt pressure, we haven’t,” Mulkey insisted. “It’s just a case of we want to win a national championship. And if we lose it, what have we lost? I mean, we have had a great year.” The Lady Bears are much more than just Griner. There’s defensive stopper Jordan Madden, who hounds the opponents’ best player, Destiny Williams, Na Hayden and Odyssey Sims, one of the best point guards in the country. This field is full of tradition, coaches who are great tacticians and recruiters and all four teams are loaded with talented and athletic players. “We don’t really get to be an underdog very often, so we’re kind of enjoying
it,” Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer said. Asked to name the one thing that concerns her the most about the unbeaten Lady Bears, VanDerveer couldn’t. “They give you so many puzzles to solve,” she said. “First, you’re not used to playing against 6foot-8. How do you score? Second would be how do you defend 6-8? And then Baylor is a lot more than just Brittney Griner. They have Odyssey Sims, Na Hayden. They have perimeter shooters, rebounders, they have depth. They have a very experienced coach. So it’s not one thing. It’s probably many things.” Stanford, like UConn, reached the Final Four for the fifth straight season. But the Cardinal hasn’t played Baylor in a
long time and Stanford’s players haven’t seen the likes of Griner up close. VanDerveer prepared her players for this matchup by having a 6-8 guy practice with them, so “I don’t see it as a disadvantage at all.” The Big East’s power pair of UConn and Notre Dame are certainly familiar with each other. This will be their fourth meeting this season and eighth in the last 14 months. Therefore, Auriemma suggested the game will come down to which team plays better and won’t turn on some strategic surprise. “I just don’t know that you can hide that much from each other. We’ve seen each other way too much, know too much, have way too much insight into each other,” Auriemma said.
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Bluegrass State rivalry makes for an intense semifinal NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari likes to say there are no rivalry games at this point in the season. Try telling that to the Bluegrass State, where basketball’s version of the civil war — Kentucky vs. Louisville, winner plays for the NCAA title — has so divided the small state that senior citizens have actually come to fisticuffs. “The fans take it as, whoever loses, it’s their funeral, really,” Louisville senior guard Chris Smith said. “It’s really cutthroat, I would say.” The game Saturday is the fifth time top-seeded Kentucky (36-2) and fourth-seeded Louisville (30-9) have met in the NCAA tournament. They split the previous four meetings. Basketball purists may argue Duke-North Carolina or KansasMissouri are the game’s biggest, most intense rivalries. But those are like quaint tea parties compared with the animosity between Kentucky and Louisville, which required government intervention to get them to schedule each other. No, think Auburn-
Alabama on the hardcourt, and you get the idea. “We get along with most of them,” Kentucky fan Pat Stahl said of Louisville fans, “as long as they don’t talk to you.” Or, heaven forbid, say something at a dialysis appointment. A 71year-old Louisville fan punched a 68-year-old Kentucky fan earlier this week after their discussion over Saturday night’s game got out of hand. To be fair, police say the Kentucky fan did flip off the Louisville fan. “It all started with the racial lines in Kentucky,” Louisville coach Rick Pitino said of the rivalry. “Now (it’s) no longer racially motivated. It’s just pure hatred.” It’s a given that Louisville and Kentucky would be rivals, their campuses a mere 70 miles apart in a state where basketball is king. To hear fans of both schools tell it, however, the programs might as well be on different planets. Kentucky is a college basketball blue blood, its seven national titles second only to UCLA, while Louisville has a nice lit-
tle tradition going with two national titles. Kentucky is the bigger school, and its campus is set in bucolic hill country. Louisville sprawls over several city blocks, smoke from a soy processing plant billowing overhead and railroad tracks cutting through the center of campus. (If the Louisville lacrosse coach never sees a train again after she retires, it’ll be too soon.) Big Blue counts most of the state among its fan base, too, while Louisville isn’t necessarily even No. 1 in its own city. In fact, about the only thing the two schools have in common is Pitino, who led the Wildcats to one national title and two other Final Four appearances in eight years at Kentucky. Forget that engendering any warm-andfuzzy goodwill with the Kentucky folks, however. Now that Pitino isn’t theirs, Kentucky fans hate him, too. “Since we got Rick, (the rivalry) is more on their part,” Robert Coke said. “They’re used to getting the cream of the crop and being top-notch, so it’s hard when they
see someone else doing well.” Think it’s a coincidence that Kentucky sped up its plans to renovate Rupp Arena after Louisville decided to build the KFC Yum! Center? But the bad blood has been simmering for generations. Kentucky never scheduled in-state schools under coach Adolph Rupp, and former assistant Joe B. Hall dutifully followed suit when he took over as coach. Gov. John Y. Brown stepped in following their matchup in the 1983 NCAA Mideast Regional finals, now known around the state as The Dream Game, and told the schools to start playing each other. Kentucky currently holds bragging rights in the annual in-state rumble, winning 18 of the 29 games, including a 69-62 victory at Rupp Arena on Dec. 31. “All you hear from the fans is, ‘Don’t lose to the Cardinals. Whatever happens, Big Blue Nation betAssociated Press ter not lose to Louisville,’” recalled former Kentucky Kentucky’s Marquis Teague shoots under pressure from guard John Wall. Fan is short for fanat- Louisville’s Gorgui Dieng in a Dec. 31 game. This time the winic, after all. ner not only gets bragging rights, but a trip to the title game.
KU: Stakes higher in rematch of December tilt vs. Buckeyes Continued from Page D1
“I wanted to make a statement, that not everybody is using college basketball as a pit stop to go the next level,” he said. “That there’s more than money and endorsements. There’s championships that you’ve got to win at every level. That’s what I pride myself on. I’ve won a championship all the way from elementary to now. I pride myself on winning. That’s the biggest thing. That’s why I came back.” “Pride,” was also one of the first words Robinson used when asked about his decision to return for his junior year. He spent most of his first two seasons playing limited minutes behind the Morris twins, Markieff and Marcus. NBA scouts were telling Robinson he could be a first-round draft pick if he left. “It was a pride issue,” Robinson said. “I didn’t want people to guess and be like, ‘I think he can play. We’ve seen glimpses.’ I wanted to come back and prove to everybody that I’m a good player.” He did. Widely viewed in the preseason as a player who might nudge his way onto some AllAmerica lists, Robinson outperformed the predictions. He averages 17.7 points and 11.8 rebounds a game and is learning the difference between coming off the bench as a role player and leading a team. “Guys can be prepared to get a check, but I’m not sure they’re all prepared to make a living,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. “Thomas wasn’t prepared to make a living. I mean, let’s call it like it is. He never had to carry the water. To me, it wasn’t a hard decision. He needed to show everybody and himself that he was a guy who could make plays to impact a game.” While Kentucky coach John Calipari, never one for understatement, said he thinks Game 1 will be played in the 90s, Las Vegas oddsmakers disagree. The over-under for Louisville-Kentucky is the exact same as it is for Ohio State-Kansas: 136.5. The Buckeyes are 2.5-point favorites over Kansas — a sign of how big a difference Sullinger and a neutral court mean in the eyes of the “experts.” Of course, both teams have changed considerably over the past three months. “Guys were still finding their own way. Guys
were trying to define their own role to the coaching staff,” Ohio State coach Thad Matta said of the December meeting. “Eventually it hits and guys say, ‘OK, this is what I need to do.’ I know that has been a big thing for us.” The game has other intriguing matchups, namely how the rematch between guards Aaron Craft of Ohio State and Tyshawn Taylor of Kansas will play out. In the first game, Taylor had 13 assists despite playing with a bulky brace on his knee. Craft, known for his on-ball defense, had 11 points and six assists. “From December 10th until now, I think I’m a completely different player,” Taylor said. There’s also the coaching matchup of Self, who snapped a 20-year title drought at KU in 2008, against Matta, who restored Ohio State’s program after scandal during the Jim O’Brien era. These are two programs with 62 wins this
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Kansas Statistics By The Associated Press Player G-GS Min Avg Robinson 37-37 1169 31.6 Taylor 37-36 1230 33.2 Johnson 37-36 1190 32.2 Withey 37-37 902 24.4 Releford 37-36 1138 30.8 Teahan 37-2 784 21.2 Young 36-0 410 11.4 Juenemann 15-1 47 3.1 Wesley 37-0 324 8.8 Lindsay 12-0 26 2.2 Tharpe 32-0 175 5.5 Roberts 7-0 14 2.0 Garrett 7-0 15 2.1 West 1-0 1 1.0 KANSAS 37 Opponents 37
FG-FGA 247-482 215-446 137-322 109-199 113-226 67-181 47-96 8-18 17-30 5-9 11-38 0-4 0-0 0-0 976-2051 783-2061
Pct .512 .482 .425 .548 .500 .370 .490 .444 .567 .556 .289 .000 --- --- .476 .380
3P-3PA 7-14 57-148 65-194 0-0 24-77 50-147 3-9 1-6 0-0 1-3 6-22 0-1 0-0 0-0 214-621 222-658
Pct .500 .385 .335 --- .312 .340 .333 .167 --- .333 .273 .000 --- --- .345 .337
FT-FTA 154-226 131-192 32-46 123-155 63-98 26-31 33-49 2-6 11-26 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 576-834 490-685
Pct .681 .682 .696 .794 .643 .839 .673 .333 .423 .000 .500 .000 ----.691 .715
Player Robinson Taylor Johnson Withey Releford Teahan Young Juenemann Wesley Lindsay Tharpe Roberts Garrett West KANSAS Opponents
PF 104 75 87 93 77 62 57 4 69 3 12 4 0 0 647 686
DQ 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 -
AT 71 174 134 28 67 38 23 2 1 1 21 3 1 0 564 413
TO 101 128 65 44 37 36 27 2 11 0 22 2 1 0 480 510
BS 34 6 2 129 7 1 14 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 209 119
ST 41 50 54 22 43 27 20 1 6 1 7 2 0 0 274 242
Off Def Tot 105 333 438 7 77 84 14 100 114 77 153 230 60 97 157 24 55 79 48 58 106 1 7 8 26 33 59 0 3 3 3 7 10 0 2 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 426 966 1392 397 786 1183
Avg 11.8 2.3 3.1 6.2 4.2 2.1 2.9 0.5 1.6 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.0 37.6 32.0
year and 24 Final Four appearances overall between them. Some undercard, huh?
Ever the well-spoken diplomat, Sullinger naturally said he appreciated the intensity of Louisville-Kentucky.
“Two great coaches, two great basketball teams that are playing very, very well right now,” he said. “But we
Pts 655 618 371 341 313 210 130 19 45 11 29 0 0 0 2744 2278
Avg 17.7 16.7 10.0 9.2 8.5 5.7 3.6 1.3 1.2 0.9 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 74.2 61.6
can’t focus on that game. Because if we overlook Kansas, we’ll be packing our bags up and heading home.”
THE Garden City Telegram
SATURDAY, March 31, 2012
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Baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under-the-radar opening still means something to fans I always hate to lose the home-opener â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? was in Japan this season. Baseball season started for this house in the middle of March, when the high school season got under way. But it started a second time for me at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday when my Oakland Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo. The Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lost 3-1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the eighth straight season they have lost the first game of the season. There are some games every sports fan wants to win. Besides beating hated rivalries and winning championship games, opening day is right up there. Immediately, that old feeling I had last season, and the season before that, and the season before that, and, well you get the picture, returned. All my optimism â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and
believe me you have to be optimistic to think Oakland has a chance in a division with Texas and Anaheim â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sunk. I still have hopes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; everyone has hopes until the first long losing streak â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it sure would have been nice to get that first game. I may be one of the few people who cares about baseball at this point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like this is the Yankees and Red Sox playing, it is the two bottom-feeders in the American League West Division. There is the NCAA Final Four (go Kansas) this weekend, and the rest of Major League Baseball does not open until the middle of next week, so the little opener went unnoticed for the most part. This is the second time Oakland and Seattle have opened a season in Japan. I
would think it was quite an honor if it was not for the fact it was Oakland and Seattle. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that after this two-game mini series, the two teams head back to the United States to play, get this, more exhibition games. How do teams get up for a regular season game, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in another country, then back off the intensity to play meaningless games? I am not sure what Major League Baseball gains by these Japanese games. Baseball is
already massively popular in Japan. Look at the crowds that showed up to watch Oakland and Seattle. No one stateside cares about Oakland and Seattle except me and my doppelganger in Seattle. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice cultural exchange. We send them bad baseball teams that score few runs, and we get baseball at 6 in the morning played by bad teams that score few runs. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure the Oakland players enjoyed themselves. They got to play in front of actual fans. When they return to Oakland and play their actual home opener, the fans will flock to their run-down stadium because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first game of the season. After that, they will spend the rest of the year at home complaining about why the Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s think they have to move to
another city or build another stadium in order to generate some interest. I love sports fans. We are spoiled, never understand losing, never understand rich, spoiled owners who operate on the cheap and love our teams until they lose. But we are loyal. No matter how many losses, poor drafts, bad decisions by executives or complaining our players do, we keep rooting for them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I will hang on every game, even in July when Oakland is so far behind Texas and Anaheim a GPS wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to find them. Go team.
Patrick Murphy, of Columbus, Neb., is a former assistant managing editor of The Telegram.
Royals lock up LF Alex Gordon with 4-year contract extension SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alex Gordon went from a bust to busting the bank. Gordon, who had a breakout 2011 season after a mediocre first four years in the majors, agreed to a $37.5 million, four-year deal that includes a player option for 2016 to remain with the Kansas City Royals. The team had been working on a long-term deal with Gordon for several months. It was finally announced Friday, one week before the start of the regular season. Gordon will make $6 million this season, $9 million next season, $10 million in
2014 and $12.5 million in 2015. The player option is also for $12.5 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is where I wanted to be,â&#x20AC;? Gordon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thrilled itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done and over with. I can look to the future now. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m liking what I see. Our goal was to get it done by the beginning of the year, before the season started. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very exciting day for me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever since Dayton (Moore, general manager) came into this organization, you kind of saw something change and he turned this organization around. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a great clubhouse right
now. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to be part of it. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier to be here for five more years.â&#x20AC;? Gordon hit .303 with 23 homers, 45 doubles and 87 RBIs. He also won his first Gold Glove, setting a franchise record with 20 outfield assists. The Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Miguel Cabrera, the Yankeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robinson Cano, and the Red Soxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacoby Ellsbury and Adrian Gonzalez were the only others to hit.300 with 45 doubles and 20 homers last season. Gordon, 27, was the second player picked in the 2005 draft and after one
minor league season was the Royals starting third baseman in 2007. Curt Schilling struck him out with the bases loaded in his first big league at-bat, but he was projected to be a superstar, maybe the next George Brett. In 2010, Gordon hit .215 in 74 games and spent more time in the minors than he did in the majors. He entered last season with a career .244 batting average. He had hip surgery in 2009 and hit .232 with 22 RBIs in 49 games. Gordon altered his swing last year under the
The Garden City Boxing Club competed in a boxing show on March 17 at Oklahoma City, Okla. In the 9-year-old division at 77 pounds,
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on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Each class is only open to 10 participants. For more information contact Stacy Crase at 620275-1199.
Rec. Softball Competitive Studs and Their Boyfriends 21, Donkey Punchers 5. Check Em 20, Studs and Their Boyfriends 14. Check Em 17, Little Caesars 2. Teeter 12, Little Caesars 5 SMPU 17, Brew Jays 7 Teeter 16, SMPU 12 Recreation La Chiquita 19, Blazers 15 La Chiquita 12, Brick Squad 8 Blazers 23, Misfits 4 DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking 7, Taylor Gang 6 Lower Intermediate Oilers 9, Area 51 7 Oilers 19. Donkey Punches 1 Hurricanes 19, Donkey Punches 9 Rodriguez Income Tax 23, High Bloss Maintenance 6 Area 51 13, High Bloss Maintenance 2 GPCU Wolfpack 21, Hurricanes 6 Deerfield Feeders 15, GPCU Wolfpack 14 Deerfield Feeders 19, Rodriguez
C, D,E, Equalizer and Coed Open. The entry fee is $160 per team plus $20 sanction fee for teams not sanctioned and must be paid at the time of registration. Registration deadline is April 9. For more information, contact the GCRC office at 276-1200.
The instruction includes practice and effective selfdefense training and is being taught by Richard Burnett. The martial arts program provides a traditional avenue of ranking for those desiring to earn a black belt. Classes will be on
Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Garden City Community College mat room. Instruction is for persons ages 3 to adult. Registration fee is $35 for the six-week program and starts on Monday. For more information, contact the GCRC office at 276-1200.
Carlos Lopez was a winner over Jose McDonald of Lawton, Okla. Oscar Acevedo defeated Cervando Carpio of Oklahoma City in the 13-year-old 97-pound division. Noah Aldana defeated Ashton Barrera of Amarillo, Texas, in the 8-year-old 60-pound
division. Jose Mier competed in the 15-year-old, 150pound division where he was a winner over Darrel McDonald of Lawton, Okla. Robert Landeros defeated Jose Long of Oklahoma City in the 15year-old, 119-pound division.
According to GC Boxing Club manager/ coach Juan Aldana Jr., Garden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brandon Rios will be fighting April 14 in Las Vegas against Cuban Richard Abril for the World Boxing Association lightweight division title. Abril is the interim champion.
Two different classes are offered â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Winter Conditioning, Lean & Mean and Sweating Buckets. Sessions begin May 21 and run through June
14. All sessions are $10 for members and $20 for program participants. Lean & Mean meets on Monday and Wednesday from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sweating Buckets meets
Pee Wee, Zodiac and Girls Rainbow. All teams will play a 10-game schedule beginning in May and ending in July. There also will be a competitive T-Ball league offered for boys and girls, ages 4 and 5. The league will hold practice for three weeks and then have a 6game season schedule. Volunteer coaches are needed and parents can coach their own children. Registration deadline for the T-Ball league is April 19. For more information, contact Jared Rutti at 2761200.
with the deadline for registration set for April 20. For more information, contact Amber Rogers at 276-1200.
YMCA Briefs Spinning classes are offered The Garden City Family YMCA is conducting its Spinning Class Session 2.
Gordon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to part of this, all these young guys coming up.â&#x20AC;? Moore said manager Ned Yost believed in Gordon from day one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alex most importantly believed in himself,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To do what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done is an incredible to his character and leadership. You have to have examples of greatness on your team if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to win championships. The way Alex prepares and focuses as a baseball player is an example of greatness in our minds. We live with him every day. We see it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s won us all over.â&#x20AC;?
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Local Briefs GC Boxing Club brings home titles
tutelage of hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and put up the best numbers by far of his career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special, special individual who broke into the major leagues the way he did with all the expectations and all of the hype and where our organization was and then to go and switch positions for the good of the team,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who knows if he was ever going to make it back to the major leagues?â&#x20AC;? Gordon is one of the longest tenured Royals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like one of the old guys around the clubhouse,â&#x20AC;?
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GCRC Briefs Softball leagues being formed
Summer softball leagues are now being formed at the Garden City Recreation Commission. Packets are available at the GCRC Office, 310 N. 6th. Sponsor fee is $180 plus a fee of $22 per player. The fee includes a 16game schedule beginning in May and ending in July. Registration deadline is April 12. For more information, contact Jared Rutti at 2761200.
Youth baseball, softball set The deadline for registration for youth baseball and softball leagues sponsored by the Garden City Recreation Commission will be April 19. Baseball leagues will be for boys ages 7 to 15 and softball leagues for girls will be ages 7 to 16. Age is determined as of May 1 for boys and Jan. 1 for girls. Workouts will be held to evaluate each participant to ensure balanced team assignments, not including
3 on 3 basketball event set The GCRC is sponsored the Spring Shoot-Out 3-on3 Basketball Tournament on April 21, with the tournament starting at 10 a.m. at the Finnup Park Basketball Courts. The tournament will have three divisions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and High School. The winning team of each division will receive t-shirts. Entry fee is $30 per team
Coed softball tourney set The GCRC is sponsoring the April Lightning Tournament on April 14 and 15. The coed tourney has a three-game guarantee with prizes for the first and second place teams. Divisions include Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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New York Stock Exchange Name Last Chg Wkly A-B-C ABB Ltd 20.41 +.07 +8.4 AES Corp 13.07 +.15 +10.4 AFLAC 45.99 +.27 +6.3 AK Steel 7.56 -.36 -8.5 AT&T Inc 31.23 -.29 +3.3 AbtLab u61.29 +.89 +9.0 AberFitc 49.61 -1.62 +1.6 Accenture u64.50 -.38 +21.2 AMD 8.02 -.07 +48.5 Aeropostl 21.62 +.47 +41.8 Aetna u50.16 +4.56 +18.9 Agilent 44.51 +.31 +27.4 Agnico g 33.38 -.23 -8.1 AlcatelLuc 2.27 -.04 +45.5 Alcoa 10.02 -.09 +15.8 Allergan u95.43 +1.82 +8.8 Allstate 32.92 +.41 +20.1 AlphaNRs d15.21 -.77 -25.6 Altria u30.87 +.47 +4.1 AmBev u41.32 -1.39 +14.5 AMovilL s 24.83 +.88 +9.9 AEagleOut u17.19 +.06 +12.4 AEP 38.58 +.10 -6.6 AmExp u57.86 +.61 +22.7 AmIntlGrp 30.83 +2.56 +32.9 AmTower 63.02 +1.27 +5.0 AmeriBrgn 39.66 +.70 +6.6 Anadarko 78.34 -1.07 +2.6 AnalogDev 40.40 +.48 +12.9 AnglogldA d36.92 -.74 -13.0 Annaly 15.82 +.08 -.9 Annies n ud34.84 ... -3.0 Apache 100.44 -1.32 +10.9 ArcelorMit 19.13 -.65 +5.2 ArchCoal d10.71 -.95 -26.2 ArchDan 31.66 -.20 +10.7 ArmourRsd 6.75 +.06 -4.3 AstraZen 44.49 -.69 -3.9 AuRico g 8.87 -.01 +10.7 Avon 19.36 +.27 +10.8 BB&T Cp u31.39 +.40 +24.7 BHP BillLt 72.40 +.82 +2.5 BP PLC 45.00 -.59 +5.3 BRFBrasil 20.01 +.02 +2.4 BakrHu d41.94 -1.77 -13.8 BcBilVArg 7.99 -.29 -6.8 BcoBrad pf 17.50 -.58 +5.0 BcoSantSA 7.67 -.34 +2.0 BcoSBrasil 9.17 -.44 +12.7 BkofAm 9.57 -.28 +72.1 BkNYMel 24.13 +.18 +21.2 Barclay 15.15 -.67 +37.9 Bar iPVix d16.78 -.52 -52.8 BarrickG d43.48 -.28 -3.9 Baxter 59.78 +.47 +20.8 BeazerHm 3.25 -.12 +31.0 BerkH B 81.15 -.23 +6.4 BestBuy 23.68 -3.83 +1.3 BigLots u43.02 -2.64 +13.9 Blackstone 15.94 +.59 +13.8 BlockHR 16.47 -.33 +.9 Boeing 74.37 +.40 +1.4 BostonSci 5.98 +.01 +12.0 BrMySq 33.75 +.79 -4.2 CBRE Grp 19.96 -.52 +31.1 CBS B u33.91 +2.07 +24.9 CF Inds 182.65 -6.11 +26.0 CMS Eng 22.00 +.09 -.4 CNO Fincl 7.78 -.11 +23.3 CSX s 21.52 +.35 +2.2 CVS Care u44.80 -.34 +9.9 CblvsNY s 14.68 -.02 +3.2 CabotOG s 31.17 -1.35 -17.9 Calpine 17.21 -.02 +5.4 Cameco g 21.49 -1.20 +19.1 Cameron 52.83 +1.05 +7.4 CampSp 33.85 +.97 +1.8 CdnNRs gs 33.18 -.49 -11.2 CapOne u55.74 ... +31.8 CapitlSrce 6.60 -.22 -1.5 CardnlHlth 43.11 +1.15 +6.2 Carnival 32.08 +.17 -1.7 Caterpillar 106.52 -1.31 +17.6 Celanese 46.18 +1.88 +4.3 Cemex 7.76 +.10 +49.7 Cemig pf u23.78 +.85 +33.7 CenterPnt 19.72 +.41 -1.8 CntryLink 38.65 -.31 +3.9 ChesEng 23.17 -1.49 +3.9 Chevron 107.21 +.85 +.8 Chicos 15.10 -.45 +35.5 Chimera 2.83 -.02 +12.7 Chubb 69.11 +1.35 -.2 Cigna 49.25 +3.41 +17.3 Citigrp rs 36.55 -.59 +38.9 CliffsNRs 69.26 -1.52 +11.1 Coach u77.28 +.19 +26.6 CobaltIEn 30.03 -.56 +93.5 CocaCola u74.01 +2.52 +5.8 CocaCE 28.60 +.30 +10.9 ColgPal u97.78 +1.84 +5.8 CollctvBrd 19.66 +1.31 +36.8 Comerica 32.36 +.07 +25.4 CmclMtls 14.82 +.75 +7.2 ConAgra 26.26 +.21 -.5 ConocPhil 76.01 -.50 +4.3 ConsolEngy 34.10 +.34 -7.1 Corning 14.08 +.06 +8.5 CoventryH 35.57 +3.28 +17.1 Covidien 54.68 +.55 +21.5 CSVS2xVxS d7.23 +.07 -77.4 CSVelIVSt s 12.27 +.03 +88.5 CredSuiss 28.51 -.70 +21.4 Cummins 120.04 -1.48 +36.4 D-E-F DCT Indl 5.90 +.19 +15.2 DDR Corp 14.60 -.13 +20.0 DHT Hldgs .96 -.07 +29.7 DR Horton 15.17 -.26 +20.3 DanaHldg 15.50 -.62 +27.6 Danaher 56.00 +1.66 +19.0 Darden 51.16 +.24 +12.2 DeanFds 12.11 -.13 +8.1 Deere 80.90 +.52 +4.6 DelphiAu n 31.60 +.63 +46.7 DeltaAir 9.92 +.29 +22.6 DenburyR 18.23 -.09 +20.7 DevonE 71.12 -.92 +14.7 DiamRk 10.29 +.40 +6.7 DxFnBull rs 109.15 +1.15 +68.3 DirSCBear d17.68 -.16 -33.2 DirFnBear d20.65 -.32 -44.7 DirxSCBull 62.40 +.11 +39.2 DirxEnBull 51.32 -1.28 +9.5
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THE Garden City Telegram
SATURDAY, March 31, 2012
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Apple pledge could lead to China wage hikes Stocks rise, extending BEIJING (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A pledge by the manufacturer of Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iPhones and iPads to limit work hours at its factories in China could force other global corporations to hike pay for Chinese workers who produce the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumer electronics, toys and other goods. Foxconn Technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promise comes as Beijing is pushing foreign companies to share more of their revenues with Chinese employees. It follows a report by a labor auditor hired by Apple Inc. that found Foxconn was regularly violating legal limits on overtime, with factory employees working more than 60 hours per week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think whatever Foxconn did will have an impact, certainly, on all Chinese workers in all trades,â&#x20AC;? said Willy Lin, managing director of Hong Kong-based Miloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knitwear, which makes clothing in three factories in China for European clients. Foxconn, owned by Taiwanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., promised to limit hours while keeping total pay the same, effectively paying more per hour. Foxconn is one of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest employers, with 1.2 million workers who also assemble products for Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toshiba Group, which employs 32,000 workers in China to make goods such as refrigerators and
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In this May 26, 2010, photo, staff members work on the production line at the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, southern China. TVs, said it too is taking measures to reduce overtime work and create safe working conditions at its factories. China has long been a low-cost manufacturing center for goods sold under foreign brand names. But wages already were rising quickly as companies compete for workers and communist leaders try to push the country up the technology ladder to make more profitable products. After a lull following the 2008 global crisis when Beijing froze the minimum wage to help exporters compete, Chinese workers have received big pay hikes over the past two years, though salaries still are low by Western standards.
Foxconn responded to a spate of suicides by employees at one of its mainland factory campuses in 2010 by more than doubling its basic monthly salary to 1,800 yuan ($290). The same year, Toyota Motor Corp. and other Japanese automakers granted pay hikes following a wave of strikes that had tacit government support. Communist leaders have promised to double the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum wage from 2010 levels by 2015. The minimum wage in Shanghai, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most expensive cities, is about 1,200 yuan ($200) a month after an increase of more than 10 percent last year. The northern city of Tianjin raised its minimum
said Greg Panichello, KSBDC state director. Business owners participated in video interviews, which were presented at the awards ceremony. In addition, the award recipients were presented with a plaque by their state legislators.
sentation in your home the rule applies. The salesperson is obligated under the cooling-off rule to tell you about your cancellation rights at the time of the sale. They must give you two copies of a cancellation form, one to keep and one to send. They must also give you a copy of your contract or receipt. Sign and date a copy of the cancellation form and mail it to the address provided. Remember that it must be postmarked before midnight of the third business day after the contract date. You might consider sending the form by certified mail so you can have a return receipt. Another option, if the address is local, is to hand deliver the cancellation. In the event that the seller did not provide a cancellation form then you may write your own letter of cancellation.
wage to 1,070 yuan ($175). Beijing has tightened enforcement of wage and hour rules â&#x20AC;&#x153;because there has been a general lack of compliance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; greater than in other countries,â&#x20AC;? said K. Lesli Ligorner, head of the China employment group for law firm Simmons & Simmons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;China is trying to make sure that at least at the lowest level of unskilled workers there are greater protections in place for them,â&#x20AC;? she said. Export-driven manufacturers along Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booming east coast also have to pay more to get and keep workers as rising living standards in the countryside mean fewer people migrate to cities for factory jobs. U.S. and European clients might push Chinese suppliers to pay more so they look better in front of consumers, Ligorner said. Higher wages at Foxconn â&#x20AC;&#x153;will have a ripple effect,â&#x20AC;? she said. Pay and working and environmental conditions are a sensitive issue for U.S. and European companies, some of which have been criticized by activist groups. Companies such as Nike Inc. and The Walt Disney Co. set specific standards in contracts with producers of toys, athletic shoes and other goods sold under their brands and send auditors to enforce them.
best start since 1998 By JOSHUA FREED AP Business Writer
Rising consumer spending boosted stocks on Friday, and Wall Street closed its best first quarter since 1998. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 66.22 points to close at 13,212.04. The Standard & Poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500 index rose 5.19 points to close at 1,408.47. The Nasdaq composite barely moved, falling 3.79 points to close at 3,091.57. For the quarter, the Dow posted an 8 percent gain and the S&P a 12 percent gain, the best for those indexes in 14 years. The gain was 19 percent for the Nasdaq, its best since 1991. The Commerce Department said consumer spending rose in February at the fastest rate in seven months. Strong hiring over the past three months has added up to the best jobs growth in two years, putting more people back to work. Americans spent more even though their income has stagnated for two months after taxes and inflation. Some of the increased spending has gone to gasoline, which is the most expensive on record for this time of year. Oil prices rose again
on Friday, up 23 cents in New York to $103.02 per barrel. Nine out of 10 industry groups in the S&P 500 rose. The biggest-gaining category was energy stocks, although refiners fell because of the higher oil prices. Health care stocks rose, too, with two of the biggest gainers being health insurers UnitedHealth Group Inc. and WellPoint Inc. Technology stocks fell slightly. Some of the buying could be driven by end-ofthe-quarter efforts by fund managers to get into stocks now that they have become popular again, said Jim Russell, a regional investment director for US Bank Wealth Management. And individual investors who have been relying on bonds appear to be getting back into the market, too, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very heartened to see the retail investor stop playing one key on the piano â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is, all bonds, all the time,â&#x20AC;? he said. Apple fell 1.7 percent after a company that makes its iPhones and iPads said it would effectively raise per-hour wages at its factories in China, suggesting that manufacturing prices could rise.
Business Briefs Area businesses earn awards The Kansas Small Business Development Center has announced the 2011 Emerging and Existing Businesses of the Year. Each of the eight KSBDC regional centers selected one emerging and one existing business for the award. The Main ARTery in Ulysses was selected as a 2011 Existing Business of the Year, and Project Fitness in Garden City was selected as a 2011 Emerging Business of the Year. Jeani Gustafson is the owner of The Main ARTery. Pat Veesart, director of the Small Business Development Center at Garden City Community College, was the KSBDC consultant for the gallery. Joey Kelch is the owner of Project Fitness, an exercise facility/CrossFit gym. Cheryl Schmale, assistant director of the SBDC at GCCC, was the KSBDC consultant for the business. Sixteen Kansas small businesses were recognized at a ceremony March 13 in Topeka. The businesses were selected from more than 2,500 entrepreneurs who received KSBDC services in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The businesses were selected after careful consideration by our regional directors and consultants,â&#x20AC;?
BBB warns of summer scam Door-to-door sales can increase as the climate becomes more hospitable for those who pedal magazine subscriptions, home siding and even beef steaks But whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a consumer to do if they get caught up in a heated sales pitch and later find theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck with something they really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need after all? The Better Business Bureau would like to remind you of the Federal Trade Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three-day cooling off rule, which can help you deal with whatever it is you purchased but havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t warmed up to. According to the FTC, you have three days to cancel any purchase of $25 or more and receive a full refund. The rule applies to any sales at the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home or workplace, or at facilities like hotel rooms rented by the seller. Even if you have invited the sales person to make a pre-
Vigil joins Sunflower Electric Sunflower Electric Power Corporation has announced that Rhonda Vigil has joined the company as a transmission administrative assistant. Vigil joined Sunflower on March 19. She will provide administrative and clerical support for professional, management and other staff.
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THE GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM
New Golden Plains heaquarters open for business GPCU holds two events as part of grand opening. By DEREK THOMPSON
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Golden Plains Credit Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new headquarters is officially open for business. The credit union hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at its new 48,757-square-foot, twostory facility. The Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the event, which concludes the more than yearlong process to open the new building, located at 1714 E. Kansas Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was just really tickled with the great response we had from the community,â&#x20AC;? Erich Schaefer, member-president with Golden Plains, said about the opening. Between 350 and 400 people made it out for the grand opening, Schaefer said. The event Friday was one of two events to commemorate the occasion. On Thursday night,
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Members of the Garden City High School Senior Jazz Combo entertain guests at a VIP party on Thursday night in preparation for Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand opening of the new Golden Plains Credit Union. the credit union hosted a VIP event, complete with a performance by the Garden City High School jazz band and a full offering of hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and an ice sculpture provided by the Clarion Inn.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a full house,â&#x20AC;? Schaefer said, adding that several tours of the building were given. Though the new building has been open for a few months, Friday marked the official opening of the
new headquarters. Work on the facility began with a groundbreaking ceremony in October 2010. Momentum, a Seattlebased design firm that specializes in financial institutions, designed and
oversaw construction of the new headquarters, though local contractors did much of the work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;About two-thirds to 70 percent of the building costs went to local contractors,â&#x20AC;? Schaefer has
said previously. The new state-of-theart structure includes 10 drive-thru lanes with two ATMs, a customer service call center, a member coffee cafĂŠ, a training facility, an employee fitness center, six teller dialogue stations and an expanded parking lot. The former Golden Plains building and four adjacent homes were razed to make room for the new facility, which should accommodate growth at Golden Plains for the next 20 years, according to the credit union. Since moving into the new building, Golden Plains has created 11 1/2 new positions in the accounting, special accounts, call center and member finance departments, as well as a greeter. According to the Garden City Community Development office, the permit filed for the building project is valuated at $7.4 million. Golden Plains has 10 locations throughout central and western Kansas, with about 52,971 members and $386 million in assets.
Etch A Sketch launches ad campaign NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 104-year old company that makes Etch A Sketch is launching new politicalthemed ads, after the toy made headlines when an aide for presidential hopeful Mitt Romney compared it with his fall election strategy. Rivals said the comparison with a drawing toy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun because of the way it erases implied that Romney would do the same â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and flip-flop on issues once the general election campaign starts. And the toy became a buzzword. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not written my public policy pro-
nouncements on an Etch A Sketch,â&#x20AC;? GOP rival Rick Santorum said while campaigning in Wisconsin, for example. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are written on my heart.â&#x20AC;? The Ohio Art Co. said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shake it Up, Americaâ&#x20AC;? ads will appear on social media including Facebook and Twitter. They poke fun at politics in general, while maintaining that the toy, first marketed in 1960, is politically neutral. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Etch A Sketch is a lot like politics, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of gray area,â&#x20AC;? reads one ad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a left knob and a right knob for each political party,â&#x20AC;? reads another.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;(But remember, when both work together, we can do loop de loops.)â&#x20AC;? Other ads encourage viewers to register to vote. The campaign was created by the ad agency Team Detroit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just having a ball with it,â&#x20AC;? said Ohio Art President Larry Killgallon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought a week ago it would have died down by now.â&#x20AC;? The company came up with the idea last weekend and plans to add yard signs and bumper stickers soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tried to look at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our appropriate place,â&#x20AC;? Killgallon said.
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New signage at the Mary Street entrance is in place at the new Garden City High School.
New era in education New Garden City High School set to open in August.
Coming in under budget allowed the school board to approve construction of a $975,000 ticket/concession/restroom and storage building. This also allowed the asphalt parking to be changed to concrete and for adding artificial turf to the football field, which should save on such future costs. Lead Architect Stewart Nelson of Gibson, Mancini, Carmichael and Nelson, noted that maintenance of artificial turf costs much less than natural turf, which requires water among other amenities in an area with a generally dry climate. The current high school covers 225,000 square feet, and the new school will be 384,000 square feet on 160 acres with 120 classrooms.
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n the fall, students at Garden City high school will be switching from the campus on North Main Street to a 21st century state-of-the-art building on East Mary Street. The building upgrade comes with many improvements to technology, security and education, according to USD 457 and construction officials. Sports experiences for fans and athletes also will be enhanced. In early March, the USD 457 Board of Education approved finishing the stadium at the new high school. The project will not exceed $912,000 and the district has received $300,000 already in sponsorships and donations. The $92.5 million high school project also had come $2,060,000 under budget. The board approved converting Abe Hubert Middle School into Abe Hubert Elementary School at a cost of $1,000,000, approved $1,600,000 toward new technology at the high school, including surveillance cameras, computers, printers, Smart
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Crews move the buffalo sculpture in to place in front of the new Garden City High School building. The sculpture had been in front of the main entrance at the current GCHS. Boards, distance learning systems, hardware and labor costs. The board also approved more money to convert the current high school into Horace Good Middle School at an
estimated cost of $900,000. Originally, just $1 million was approved total for both of those projects, but the district had to spend more than anticipated. Atha said the district would
have used capital outlay money, if needed. The board approved $140,000 to install electrical wiring and fiber on the new high school football field.
Roy Cessna, public information officer, said the four different academies will enhance learning for students. “We’re taking the fourth or fifth largest high school in the state of Kansas and breaking it up into four different academies,” he said. The academies are: the Academy of Trade and Health Science, the Academy of Arts See School, Page E6
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TOP: Work continues in September 2011 on the competition gym at the new Garden City High School. The gym has since been completed as workers are now putting the finishing touches on the new school.
The football stadium, practice areas and student parking are seen from the student ABOVE: USD 457 Superintendent Rick Atha, center, explains how a typical classentrance on the north side of the new Garden City High School in September 2011. room will be set up during a tour of the new Garden City High School.
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City looks ahead to proposed new shopping center By SHAJIA AHMAD
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Where to shop and eat in Garden City could get a lot more interesting if and when a new shopping center comes to fruition. City officials have been working for several months with Charlotte, N.C.-based Collett & Associates, a commercial real estate company that has proposed a $67.2 million shopping complex with 400,000 square feet of retail space. The proposed retail expanse is planned for a location just north of Schulman Avenue and south of Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, directly east of the U.S. Highway 50/83/400 bypass, on about 61 acres of private land. City Manager Matt Allen has spoken in favor of the project, and already city commissioners have approved a â&#x20AC;&#x153;memorandum of understandingâ&#x20AC;? with Collett, a move made in mid-January, with the intention to help secure financing for the first phase of the project. The first phase of the shopping center includes development and construction of one large big-box retail store about 160,000 square-feet in size; four outlots for retail, parking and related infrastructure; and necessary highway, street and infrastructure improvements. The identities of the retail stores that could be part of the development remain undisclosed by both city officials and the development company. Allen has said the retail development could significantly boost Garden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional retail pull from surrounding communities, in addition to benefits of higher sales tax revenues, the creation of retail jobs, and a more diversified shopping experience in Garden City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the regional retail hub,â&#x20AC;? the city manager has said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going
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This map shows the plan, in stages, for a proposed new retail center to be built in Garden City. to preserve that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to stay on top of that.â&#x20AC;? City officials are hoping to cover the public contribution of the project Ââ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â estimated at nearly $17.8 million for both phases and nearly $5.3 million for the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first phase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by creating a tax-increment financing district at the location. Better known as a TIF district, the move would hold the property tax liability of the development at its current appraised value for the next 20 years. Creating a TIF district will allow the city to issue bonds to raise money for the retail project, using the future revenue stream
â&#x20AC;&#x201D; foregone property taxes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as a debt repayment tool. The popular financing mechanism is used to subsidize infrastructure and other community-improvement projects across the country, city officials have said. The property taxes still are paid by all the new property owners, but the tax increment is devoted to paying the debt service on the bonds issued, in order to make the project a reality. John Collett, chairman of Collett & Associates, said his real estate company has been looking at Garden City for about a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We identified Garden City as a market because
we felt it could attract a nice sized community (of shoppers),â&#x20AC;? he has said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30,000 to 35,000 people, with the huge geographic draw, it adds up to 175,000 to 200,000 customers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an area we think we can assemble many of these regional tenants we typically deal with.â&#x20AC;? Already, the company has worked with additional Kansas communities including Kansas City and Olathe in development of shopping centers Collett referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;power centers.â&#x20AC;? Collett said city officials in Garden City have been incredibly cooperative in working with his company, exhibiting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;can-do spiritâ&#x20AC;?
that has moved the processes along. The chairman of the North Carolina business said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope that if all goes according to plan, building for the proposed shopping center will begin this late summer to early fall, with an opening for the largest anchor store in the spring of 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We very much have an open book with the city, and a high confidence level in the city,â&#x20AC;? Collett has said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very cooperative and helpful in response to making these transactions real.â&#x20AC;? Collett & Associates has built shopping centers in several major Oklahoma cities, in addition to
Arizona and eight states in the southeastern United States. In the nearest state â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oklahoma â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some of the largest retail stores in Collettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s properties include Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Center in Edmond; a Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store at the University Town Center II in Norman. The company has a Barnes & Noble store at their Shoppes At Plainview mall in Louisville, Ky. Some examples of various other smaller chain stores at other Collett properties include the following: Ross, OfficeMax, Petco, Payless Shoe Source, Babies â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Us, Target, and Starbucks, according to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.
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A crew from Lee Construction works on demolishing the old Golden Plains Credit Union building west of the new facility in the 1700 block of East Kansas Avenue.
Building permits in Garden City down in 2011 New GPCU headquarters among city’s newest buildings. By DEREK THOMPSON
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With 1,290 building permits filed in Garden City, 2011 was a down year for the overall building environment. That’s according to Kaleb Kentner, director of Planning and Community Development with the city of Garden City. According to the 2011 Planning Community Development Annual Report, 1,290 building permits were filed in Garden City, down from 1,492 in 2010 and 1,966 in 2009. Those permit numbers include various types: single-family residential, single-family manufactured, multi-family, residential remodel, commercial, industrial, commercial and industrial remodels,
and miscellaneous permits such as utility, religious, public or nonprofit projects. The number of residential single-family permits is the barometer by which the department gauges development, Kentner said. “As long as you’re having new single-family residential being constructed, you’re doing good. That means things are moving forward and people are adding to your community,” he said. “When that number drops down below a certain number, that gets difficult to say where our health really is.” According to the 2011 report, 10 single-family residential permits were filed last year. That double-digit number is at the threshold where the health of development becomes an issue. Though that number is low, Kentner said, it is higher than the seven single-family permits filed in 2010. Ten single-family permits were filed in 2009; 10 in 2008; eight in 2007; 12 in 2006; 13 in 2005; and 31
in 2004. “Back in 2004 is when really we hit a brick wall, in essence. We dropped to less than half of what we were doing prior to 2004,” he said. Kentner attributes the drop off in the number of permits after 2004 due to the fire at the ConAgra beef processing plant in 2000. Families stayed in the area for several years in hope of the plant reopening its doors. When that didn’t happen, the number of single-family permits dropped. That, coupled with a tanking economy in 2008, contributed to the area’s slump, Kentner said. The last year did have a few bright spots, however. Construction of The Reserves at Prairie Ridge on North Campus Drive got under way in late 2011. The planned 32-unit affordable housing complex is the largest project started in 2011, and makes up $2.5 million of the year’s $15,452,605 in total building permit valuations. Developed by Overland
Property Group, based out of Topeka, the project is expected to be completed in June. “It’s not really big projects, it’s a lot of smaller projects that add up to quite a bit,” Kentner said. A total of 50 permits were filed in 2011 in Holcomb for various building projects, according to the annual report. That number is down from 83 total permits in 2010 and 144 in 2009. In rural Finney County, excluding Garden City and Holcomb, 336 total permits were filed in 2011. That number is slightly higher than the 2010 total of 319, though it is lower than the 404 permits filed in 2009. While 2011 was a down year for construction projects, two major projects that started in 2010 continued into 2011 and 2012. The $92.5 million new Garden City High School, coupled with the $7.4 million new Golden Plains Credit Union headquarters, saw major changes to Garden City’s building environment.
Golden Plain’s 48,757square-foot corporate headquarters officially opened with a late March grand opening. The two-story facility has changed the landscape of East Kansas Avenue. The former Golden Plains building and four adjacent homes were razed to make room for the new facility. Expanding the former building had been a longterm goal at the credit union. In the 1980s, the credit union purchased the four residential buildings and leased them out with the intent of eventually razing and expanding the headquarters. Erich Schaefer, member-president with Golden Plains, said the credit union considered a temporary fix of adding on to the former building. That building already had been expanded twice before, and another addition would give the building about 10 more years until more space was needed. Another expansion just didn’t make economical sense, Schaefer said.
“We had a lot of pent up demand for some staff. Since we moved into this building, we added 11 1/2 positions — 11 full-time and a part-time position. We had that need already, and we just had to do something,” Schaefer said. The new state-of-the art structure includes 10 drive-thru lanes with two ATMs, a customer service call center, a member coffee café, a training facility, an employee fitness center, six teller dialogue stations and an expanded parking lot. “We wanted it to be noticeable, and we wanted people to look at it and think, ‘That’s a really nice looking building and how neat is that?’ ... We just wanted to be noticed,” he said. Work on the facility began with a groundbreaking ceremony in October 2010, and local contractors did much of the work, Schaefer said. “About two-thirds to 70 percent of the building costs went to local contractors,” Schaefer said.
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Plans for historic Windsor Hotel move forward By JOSEPH JACKMOVICH
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As you travel through downtown Garden City, it is difficult to miss the Windsor Hotel. Opened in 1889, the Windsor Hotel has been a centerpiece of the city, though it’s seen some changes along the way. The Windsor served as a hotel until 1977, when it was closed by the Kansas State Fire Marshal. It was also home to other small businesses, including a post office, a furniture store and a movie theater. Since the late 1990s, the Finney County Preservation Alliance has been the group in charge of both preserving the Windsor and preparing it for reentry into the community. Incorporated in 1997, the organization originally came together after raising $10,000 for an architectural evaluation to determine if the Windsor would be suitable for the thenproposed move of county offices. When the Finney County Commission turned the proposal down, the FCPA came together and eventually gained ownership of the building following its donation from Western State Bank and a subsequent purchase of the remainder from Ron Crook, then owner of Crook’s Shoe Store. “That was a big decision on our part to accept,” said FCPA President Don Harness. The biggest change currently on the horizon for the Windsor Hotel is a proposal from development firm GC Windsor Developers, LLC., to turn the Windsor into a mixeduse senior housing development. The proposal, which was narrowly approved by a 5-4 vote on Jan. 4, would turn the Windsor Hotel into 23 apartments for seniors along with space for retail development on the ground floor and reserved space for a museum and public access. The group made a presentation to the board in December 2011 to present the plan, which had to be quickly approved so the group could apply for senior housing tax credits. Ross Vogel, a member of the GC Windsor development group, said in an earlier interview that he feels the development could be a catalyst to spark growth in the rest of downtown Garden City. He declined to comment on any developments regarding the senior housing tax credits. Those tax credits are integral to the implementation of the current Windsor proposal. Filed on Feb. 3, the news of whether the tax credits are awarded will not be known until sometime in May. The plan also has to be approved by the Kansas State Historical Society. “It’s a real competitive application,” Harness said. “But this is a viable avenue to make it part of the community.” The last proposal to turn the Windsor into a hotel came from a development group out of Denver, New Communities, LLC. From 2007 to 2008, Harness said, the FCPA worked with the
group to develop the building into a hotel, but financing could not be secured due to the economic turmoil that occurred that year. At the time, Harness said the FCPA board was beginning to get anxious to move forward on plans for the Windsor. Harness said that the group is moving forward with its current restoration and stabilization efforts in case the senior housing tax credits are not awarded. In the Jan. 25 annual meeting of the FCPA, Harness said plans for the Windsor need to move forward as if no proposal exists. “It’s a big if,” Harness said. “It bodes us well to continue as if there were no senior housing proposal.” Those efforts include a $129,375 Heritage Trust Fund grant and a $711,755 Transportation Enhancement grant for stabilization work on the Windsor. The group also has a $180,000 grant from the Lois Kay Walls Foundation for repairs to the cupola and lobby. The overall plan for the grants is to renovate the Windsor in stages, from the ground floor up. The issue with continuing grants in the future is that many of them have a 20 percent match, which equals significant fundraising for the group. “I hope the May application is successful,” Harness said. “But we’ll keep striving for renovation no matter what.” FCPA board member Norma Nolte is passionate about the Windsor. She said that if it even came to the Windsor being torn down, she would be the one standing in front of the bulldozer. Through her decade of service with the FCPA, Nolte tries to preserve the memories she had about the Windsor when it was still operational. Nolte, who voted against the senior housing proposal, said that she always had dreams of white tablecloths and gala events at the Windsor Hotel. She recounted a story of a development in Ireland she visited that had a large courtyard with multiple levels of balconies around the perimeter filled with shops and boutiques of various types. Essentially a kind of upscale mall, Nolte loves the idea but admitted that such a project would require a large amount of money and vision. “In my heart, I didn’t feel that senior housing would be anything good for downtown and that’s not what the Windsor was meant to be,” Nolte said, explaining her Jan. 4 vote. “But I hope it works out.” Whatever the outcome, the Windsor remains an important part of the community. In a recent Feb. 22 celebration that recognized the 125th anniversary of the Windsor groundbreaking, 100 to 150 people came out to show support. Harness said that the turnout, which also included tours of the building, demonstrated how important the building is to the community. “I was really pleased
with that,” Harness said. “It demonstrates the importance of the Windsor to the community.”
Finney County Preservation Alliance Windsor timeline 1996 — “Save the Windsor” group formed. The group raised $10,000 to hire Brent Bowman and Associates to complete first preliminary feasibility study. The study determined the building was structurally sound and worthy of renovation. the FCPA presented the plan to Finney County commissioners to renovate the Windsor for the new County Administration Center, but the proposal was denied. 1997 — FCPA orchestrates successful cleanup of hotel and holds the first public tour in 20 years. 1998 — FCPA presents a proposal to the Kansas State House of Representatives Committee on Tourism requesting $500,000 to stabilize the former hotel. The bill makes it out of committee but fails on the floor. FCPA works with Kansas State Department of Architecture. A student project generated the first working blueprints and various end use ideas. 1999 — FCPA applies for T-21 Federal Grant with participation from both the city of Garden City and Finney County agreeing to participate with matching funds. The grant was unsuccessful. 2000 — FCPA hosts Community Breakfast to “Brainstorm” about best use for building. Fifty local business and community leaders participate, helping develop first master plan. 2001 — FCPA applies for second T-21 Grant for purchase and restoration of hotel. Grant request fails. 2002 — Western Building Corp. (Western State Bank) purchases Garnand portion of hotel and donates it to organization. FCPA purchases Ron Crook’s portion of the building for $35,000. 2003 — FCPA is awarded $40,000 Kansas Heritage Grant and $10,000 in matching funds from the Finnup Foundation for a Historic Structures Report. Work is awarded to Treanor Architects of Lawrence. 2004 — Historic Structures Report is completed by Treanor Architects. FCPA is awarded $82,944 Heritage Trust Grant for emergency stabilization work. The Alliance enters into agreement with the Pioneer Development Group to find a developer. 2005 — FCPA works on stabilization with Heritage Trust Fund Grant work and has fall tour in conjunction with Garden City Downtown Vision. 2006 — FCPA solicits developer New Communities, LLC of Denver for hotel redevelopment. 2007 — FCPA works with New Communities, LLC on business plan and
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Tours are given at the Windsor Hotel by the Finney County Preservation Alliance volunteers Feb. 22 during the 125th anniversary celebration of the hotel’s groundbreaking. securing financing. 2008 — FCPA dissolves relationship with New Communities and seeks new developer. 2009 — FCPA submits Heritage Trust fund
Grant and Transportation Enhancement Grant applications. 2010 — FCPA awarded $112,500 HTF and $711,757 TE grants and 20 percent local match from
Stracklejohn fund. 2011 — FCPA awarded extra $13,500 for HTF and $180,000 from Lois Kay Walls Foundation for cupola and lobby. Source: Don Harness
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Area counties see major construction projects New hospital, energy projects among regional developments.
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Counties around the region have some noteworthy projects and construction planned or ongoing, including a new hospital in Scott City. Scott Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new $24 million hospital is set to open on April 9. The 68,000square-foot building had an original completion date of May 28, but construction of the facility has been proceeding ahead of schedule. Scott County voters approved the $24 million bond to construct the new hospital in September 2009 by a margin of 52 percent in favor and 48 percent against. Groundbreaking for the hospital was on Aug. 30, 2010. The new hospital was designed to be as efficient as possible, with Scott County Hospital President and CEO Mark Burnett saying that every effort was made to conserve staff time and improve the patient experience. Even the direction the hospital faces was designed with service in mind, with the southwest face opening to a parking lot that is able to receive more sun and melt snow and ice better than a north-facing lot during the winter months. The hospital will have 20 acute care beds, two operating rooms, two delivery rooms, 30 exam rooms for resident and out-of-town physicians and four ER patient rooms. The hospital also will provide various rehabilitation and imaging services, a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care section and an outpatient clinic. There are approximately 200 Scott County Hospital staff, with the core medical team consisting of four family practice physicians, four mid-level caregivers and a surgeon who recently was hired specifically to work at the new facility. Surgeries previously were done by traveling physicians. Burnett said that the hospital isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant to compete with larger facilities in the area, but he intends the facility to be top-of-the-line for the population it serves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The colors are right, the design is right, and the architecture is right,â&#x20AC;? Burnett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the segment we provide, we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be second to anyone.â&#x20AC;?
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An exterior view of the new Scott County Hospital. The $24 million facility is set to open April 9. the energy the farm will generate, construction on the project will begin. The company has spent the last three years securing 40,000 acres of land through long-term leases for the placement of 100 to 200 turbines across northeast Grant County and northwest Haskell County. Through agreements with the two counties, TradeWind has agreed to pay $3,750 per megawatt in Payments in Lieu of Taxes, with that amount compounding by 2 percent annually for the next 19 years. According to county officials, that number could mean $350,000 a year for Grant County and $500,000 for Haskell County in the first year, based on the TradeWindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 210-megawatt first phase. Finney County stands to benefit from the wind farm, as well, since transmission lines are set to run through the county to attach to the power grid into a substation just south of the Sunflower Electric Corp.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holcomb station. Finney County will receive $500 per megawatt, per year, also compounding at 2 percent annually for the next 10 years. According to county commissioners, that translates to an estimated $100,000 for Finney County in the first year.
Hog farm Greeley County is slated to be the next home of a 144,000 capacity hog farm operated by Shawnee Mission-based Seaboard Foods. The company received a green light for its wastewater permit from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Jan. 4 following a December 2011 public meeting in Tribune to discuss the issue.
Bioenergy plant In Stevens County, two major projects are ongoing. The first is the Abengoa Bioenergy plant located northwest of Hugoton. The $350 million commercial-scale facility aims to turn crop residue like corn stalks and materials such as switchgrass into
biofuel. The plant originally was proposed in 2007 and is slated to produce 23 million gallons a year of ethanol fuel from the plant matter, known as cellulosic ethanol. The Spain-based company received a $132.4 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2011 to assist in development of the project. Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks said construction was ongoing and that workers currently are moving dirt and building fence around the property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a several year process,â&#x20AC;? Hicks said. The plant is estimated to bring 300 construction workers to the area prior to its estimated late 2013 or early 2014 operation date. After its opening, the plant aims to bring 65 permanent jobs to the area with an annual payroll of $5 million.
Nursing home The second development is the ongoing construction of the new Pioneer Manor nursing home, 1711 S. Main St., Hugoton. The 88,000-square-foot facility is meant to replace the current facility, which does not meet fire safety codes. The 83-bed facility will have four â&#x20AC;&#x153;householdsâ&#x20AC;? of 20 beds that surround a common kitchen, living room and dining room. Three additional rooms are slated for married couples. Every room will have its own private bathroom and shower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be more of a home-like setting,â&#x20AC;? said Pioneer Manor Administrator Rachel Crane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breakfast will be made to order in the house, for example.â&#x20AC;? The facility, slated for a mid to late-April opening, also plans to feature a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Main Streetâ&#x20AC;? with storefronts for a post office, beauty salon, coffee shop, chapel and physical therapy. Crane said the idea behind the design was to try to emulate a community inside a facility. Crane said the new facility will try to maintain current staff levels, about 60 nurses. Certified Nursing
Assistants at the new facility will be cross-trained to be able to attend to housekeeping and dietary needs so they can perform more tasks without calling for additional support from other staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be amazing,â&#x20AC;? Crane said.
Industrial park Lane County has developed a 63-acre industrial park on Kansas Highway 96 and Industrial Park Road, just west of the Dighton city limits. The park, divided up into twoacre lots and one larger 10acre lot, has one current tenant, Pro Stim Inc., an oil field service and chemical supplier, and another company on the way. The upcoming companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name has not been disclosed, but local officials said it was in the energy sector. Economic Development Director for Dighton and Lane County Dan Hartman said the industrial park currently has all the utilities on site and roads completed. He said that planning for the develop-
ment began in 2007, with construction beginning about a year and a half ago. Construction officially completed on Dec. 31, 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that because it is developed and because it exists that there are smaller businesses ... that will be attracted to that kind of development,â&#x20AC;? Hartman said. There are about $300,000 dollars in the project currently, and Hartman said it would be easy to put another $500,000 in, as well. He said that as tenants come in to the development, plans for further development at the site will continue. To ensure that the lots facing the city entrance are kept orderly, he said that the city will be closely vetting companies wishing to relocate to those particular lots. He said that executive-level people from companies such as British Petroleum have already been in the area scouting for potential new locations. Hartman said that he originally thought the industrial park was a bad choice for the communi-
Hamilton County is expecting a new restaurant on its Main Street soon, according to Hamilton County Economic Development Director John Kennedy. The family owned restaurant, named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? began construction a month ago and will be located on the corner of Kansas Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 50. Kennedy said the development is significant because it will bring a needed economic boost to the downtown area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It cleans up the area and makes the town look more attractive,â&#x20AC;? Kennedy said. Other developments for Hamilton County include a new bathroom facility and picnic shelter at the Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond Park. The shelter was donated by the local Rotary Club and was erected at the end of last year, with the bathrooms installed a few weeks ago. Two new lodging facilities for Hamilton County also opened in the fall of last year, filling what Kennedy said was a need for the county. The Trail City Bed and Breakfast opened in Coolidge and The Loft opened in downtown Syracuse.
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Since the completion of the U.S. Highway 50/North Big Lowe Road overpass last summer, city officials in Holcomb have envisioned development in and around the busy intersection. Most recently, city council members are considering a hotel company that would like to build southwest of the highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intersection. The area pictured in this photo is to the northwest of the intersection.
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In December, Finney County Economic Development Corp. President Lona Duvall presented a development proposal to the Holcomb City Council for land located near the U.S. Highway 50/Big Lowe Road intersection in Holcomb. The new T-shaped intersection at Big Lowe Road and Buffalo Jones Avenue is part of the recently-completed, four-lane project along U.S. 50/400 from west of Holcomb to Third Street in Garden City and that includes the new overpass. KDOT officials have said the combined numbers of all three legs of the T-intersection justify the addition of traffic signals, which are likely to be completed by the end of the year, according to Holcomb officials. DuVall said she had been approached by some business prospects that showed interest in the property. One of the business prospects is a hotel company. State transportation officials and developers are drafting a site plan. Eventually, the site also could include one or two restaurants and
possibly a gas station. Holcomb Mayor Gary Newman is behind the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to kind of build an infrastructure for tax base dollars we need, in order to do more things for streets, new neighborhoods, and even go back and fix some of the old streets that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pavement on them today,â&#x20AC;? Newman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity. A hotel is going to bring restaurants and potentially a gas station.â&#x20AC;? Newman said he thinks the addition of a gas station would be invaluable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My primary focus is to try to get a gas station out there simply because every truck that goes to Tyson has to go by their twice,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that the closest gas stations are currently in Deerfield and Garden City. Costs that the city of Holcomb would need to cover for development of the land involve the infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sewer out there, the water and sewer out there, we have an opportunity in how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to do that. We can come up with a big chunk of money initially to start to do it 100 percent
right away, or we can kind of build it as we go,â&#x20AC;? Newman said. The consensus of the Holcomb City Council favored the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to do the development. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the growth, the potential for sales tax revenue coming in,â&#x20AC;? Council Member Tracy Davis said, adding that costs will be at the forefront. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With any kind of growth, there will be expenses, but we are all in support of it,â&#x20AC;? she said. Newman said that while feedback he has received from Holcomb residents has been mixed, most have favored the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one thing I hear with concern from the public is, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If we have the hotel and it brings in a couple of restaurants, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that going to do to the small-town stuff like Thirsty Dawg, El Rancho,â&#x20AC;? he said, referring to the local bar and eatery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see them losing a whole lot because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built great names for themselves. Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all built great names.â&#x20AC;? Both DuVall and Newman said one advantage would be the developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of like I told their city council, the great thing about that
property is we can develop it, they get the benefit of it and really they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to look at it. ... Holcomb, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what they are prided on, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small town, everybody knows everybody and that property is perfect because it kind of keeps it out on the edge of town. ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to increase traffic to them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a sweet deal,â&#x20AC;? DuVall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the only access point to Tyson, that road is the way you get there, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good opportunity for Holcomb to capitalize on that traffic going by.â&#x20AC;? Newman agreed with this aspect of the site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bedroom community. There are a lot of people who have lived in Holcomb for a long, long time and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to that small town. ... This benefits the residents because it will be in the city limits, yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By no means is Holcomb ever going to be a bigger city, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the need, and there is certainly a desire for some growth. The people want it to be small growth and not at a very fast pace.â&#x20AC;? Newman said that the project also could be a source of employment opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That gives opportunity for
more jobs out there, certainly temporary while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being constructed. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of labor out here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both skilled and unskilled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that could use that full-time employment, and then there will be long-term, full-time employment,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teenage jobs, too. If we get a gas station and a couple of restaurants, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wait staff, busboys â&#x20AC;&#x201D; teenage opportunities. There arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of jobs for teenagers to get in Holcomb. ... If we have something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right there, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole new picture for Holcomb youth that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had.â&#x20AC;? The developer is interested in two acres, out of 38 acres of land owned by Everett Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a unique position because we have landowners who want to see Holcomb be successful, and are very willing to work with the city. As long as the schools benefit and the city is benefiting, they are willing to work. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate in that they have been in the community a long time, and they want to see the community successful, so up to this point, none of them have been opposed to any type of attempt at growth,â&#x20AC;? Newman said.
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Director: Southwest Kansas tourism flourishing By SHAJIA AHMAD
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There’s plenty to see and do in southwest Kansas. Garden City — the jewel of the southwest — has been a draw for travelers through the High Plains since the founding fathers first laid claim to the fertile river bottomland more than a century ago. Today, annual festivals such as Beef Empire Days and the Mexican Fiesta, along with the community’s mainstays — the Big Pool, Buffalo Dunes Golf Course and Lee Richardson Zoo — continue to pull in folks not only from surrounding counties but from other parts of the state, too. And things are only looking up. Convention and tourism in this corner of the state continues to flourish, according to Lynn Schoonover, director of the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau. The independent entity, chartered by a Finney County resolution, has been raking in the transient guest tax receipts to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, signs of a healthy and growing patronage at area hotels and motels. What’s more, the CTB currently is hiring an event planner to grow its staff of two to three full-timers, to focus this upcoming year on a couple of initiatives: sports marketing and conferences or conventions. “In order to grow and expand, we need that extra person to fill that role,” Schoonover said. Last year, the focus for Finney County was targeted marketing at instate shows such as the state fair and various other trade shows around Kansas. Finney County had a presence at several of those shows geared toward shoppers and hunters, for
example, to tout to families looking for short trips or weekend vacations all that Garden City has to offer. “We knew gas was high and funds were short,” Schoonover said, referring to the continued sluggish economy and cashstrapped consumers. This year, with the help of a full-time event planner, Schoonover said the CTB’s goal is to solicit a greater number of sports events such as tournaments, partnering with groups such as the local school districts and municipal golf course professionals for access to venues and volunteers. “There’s so much more we can do and go after,” Schoonover said, adding that tourism officials are also looking outside the box, such as for monster truck rallies and rodeos, which are huge target audiences in this part of the state. Following the loss of the 3i Show last summer, a decades-old agricultural expo held biennially at the Finney County Fairgrounds, area county officials lamented the loss of the event that brought thousands of out-of-towners to the area. In the wake of the loss — Dodge City is building a new facility to house the ag-expo permanently — officials began a discussion about what improvements could and should be made to the Finney County Exhibition Building, one of the largest and most used facilities in Garden City. Some members of the public, in addition to some tourism officials, have expressed their desire to not only make improvements to the expo building known by the misnomer ‘3i Building,’ but to build a brand new convention center, as well. Schoonover said she agreed with residents who at a town hall meeting in January indicated Garden City needs such a place,
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Tourist activities signs are shown east of the U.S. Highway 50 and Towns Road intersection for westbound traffic to see. LEFT: Scott City celebrated its All-America City designation with daylong events ranging from a downtown sidewalk sale to activites and games to a street dance. The community joins Fort Worth, Texas, and Fayetteville, N.C., as the 2011 winners for the annual community competition. even as a public venture. “I do think we need a convention center-type facility,” Schoonover said, adding that her office often gets outside requests for facilities to accommodate 500-plus member conventions. Unfortunately, one of the major missing links is a facility that size that also boasts break-out rooms, she said, an integral piece to hosting a convention or conference of any size. “I think we’re getting
closer,” Schoonover said. Then, there’s also the internal tourism efforts across southwest Kansas. Many smaller-sized communities hold their own when it comes to luring visitors and tourists. In Scott County, where Lake Scott State Park brings recreational travelers from all over, tourism efforts also are brewing beyond the staple sightseeing. Katie Eisenhour, an executive director of the
Scott City Chamber of Commerce, said her organization has taken on the role of tourism development over the past few years, from sponsoring local events to taking part in their promotions. “The promotion of our area is critical to the community’s success,” Eisenhour said. “Last year, we had a booth at the Garden City Home and Garden Show. We were surprised by the number of people who knew about
Scott City, but didn’t know about Lake (Scott), and many people who knew about the lake but who never really stopped into town.” Scott City’s marketing efforts also have been bolstered, Eisenhour said, due to the city’s recent naming as an All-America City, a title bestowed last summer by the National Civic League, which awards 10 communities across the nation the title each year. “Tourism is working for our community, (and) we’ve also learned that the chamber and tourism and economic development all need to work together to create that success,” Eisenhour said. In Ulysses, which sits near the historic Santa Fe Trail and boasts an accredited Grant County Historic Museum, visitors also are lured from all over the state and country, according to Lynda Fort, a local tourism chairwoman. Some of those draws include small-town shopping and oil and gas business interests in addition to Ulysses’ mainstays: an 18-hole golf course and recreation lake. But those draws to the community also include more unique endeavors, such as hunting and bird-watching, according to the tourism chairwoman. “We pull in from all over the state. We bring hunting people in from Maine and Chicago and Dallas and Oklahoma City. ... Pheasant Fest is a big thing down here,” Fort said. “We’re pretty proud of our community and what we’ve been able to do through harmony and planning.” As for Garden City, making the gem of the southwest a destination attraction continues to be at the top of the priority list. “We’re excited and thrilled to death,” Schoonover said. “We see the opportunities and possibilities.”
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City officials aim to alleviate local housing shortage By ANGIE HAFLICH
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The housing dilemma, or what some call the housing crisis, has been in the spotlight for some time now. It has prompted city officials to try to come up with various incentive plans aimed at spurring development. Some of these plans have gone by the wayside, but in some cases, the conversation itself has spurred people into action. One argument that community members make is that government should allow the market to fix itself and just let free enterprise run its course. Others say that there are just too many hurdles standing in the way of that happening. Regardless of one’s viewpoint about it, most communities in southwest Kansas are facing some type of housing shortage. Because it is such a widespread problem, Lona DuVall, director of the Finney County Economic Development Corp., also serves on the Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance, a regional task force that aims to address the housing issues faced throughout western Kansas. From serving on that, DuVall said, she sees a number of similarities among communities. “We did some surveys just among our group, asking ‘What is it going to take in your community to get houses built, what are you short, what will your community throw in?’ And in these surrounding communities, where their school district owns excess land, they’re saying ‘We would donate the land, if someone would just come build a house,’” she said. The lack of new housing starts in Garden City is driven by several factors, including lot availability, land values and infrastructure costs. “Probably the biggest complaint I hear from builders is that there aren’t enough lots within the city limits for them to build on,” Kaleb Kentner, planning
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Homes are for sale in a cul de sac under development in the first phase of a project in the 3300 block of East Spruce Street in Garden City. and community development director for Garden City, said. “We have lots available. It’s just we haven’t had any new subdivisions built in quite awhile, which means the lots that are left are not the most desirable lots to build on.” Another obstacle is land values. “Besides not having enough lots, developers when they come in, probably their biggest issue is the cost of land. ... They’re saying people are wanting from $10,000 to $20,000 per acre for land in Garden City, which is probably on the very high market side, especially if you compare the land prices in some of the big metro areas,” he said. Infrastructure costs, which include electricity, gas, water and sewer lines, as well as carving out roads, alleys and easements, range from $12,000 to $16,000 per lot, Kentner said. Those costs, coupled with the maximum price buyers are willing to pay for homes in Garden City, are the main factors hindering development. “Our market at the top end, as far as houses selling quickly, whether new or used, are between $100,000
and $180,000. And if you go higher than that, you narrow the number of buyers that you have,” he said. Because of this hurdle, the city does offer the Residential Incentive Program, which waives building permit fees and offers a $3,000 cash incentive to builders, but Kentner said this hasn’t had enough of an impact on the costs, so it hasn’t driven much in the way of development. This prompted he and Mike Muirhead, public utilities director, to propose another type of incentive, the Neighborhood Development Incentive Program, in which the city would burden the costs of developing the utility infrastructure. It also would provide cash incentives for building single- or multifamily homes. The proposal was to add a $2.50 surcharge to utility bills, the proceeds of which would have gone to further incentivize builders. The city commission, however, voted it down as residents expressed resistance to the plan. DuVall said that while she understood this resistance, the benefits were not explained well enough to residents.
“You’re spreading out that mill levy a little bit further so you’re reducing your own costs. And that’s not in anyway to put down the mentality of the citizenry. It’s just hard to understand that. Even economists struggle to show you how it works, but it does work, and it does help when you can spread it out like that,” she said. “I think really, that’s the piece that we were missing. The builders were saying that would work ... get this much more as an incentive to build it, then it takes the edge off and we can sit on it for another month if we have to. Didn’t work out that way.” Kentner said that he has asked DuVall to have a housing market study prepared for 2012, similar to one completed in 2009, in which the population and housing availability in Garden City, Holcomb and Finney County is evaluated. The 2009 report found that there was a replacement need of five housing units annually. “We are looking at upgrading that report because we haven’t really addressed any of those shortcomings yet. ... This is pretty telling when you
look at these numbers and, unfortunately, an update is probably not going to show that we’ve made much improvement at all,” DuVall said. Scott City is an example of the way that simply opening the topic up for discussion has prompted action by its citizens. Katie Eisenhour, executive director of the Scott County Development Committee, said that is the most positive result she has seen from the housing evaluation, which came about when The Scott County Development Committee contracted with RDG Planning and Design of Omaha, Neb., to evaluate the community’s housing situation in November 2010. “Sometimes you plant the seed just by making the discussion a topic that’s out in the open and it seems to raise awareness and people watch a little more closely to assess for themselves whether or not there is need,” Eisenhour said. “It took us a year. It was a little slow there for a while, and a lot of people thought we weren’t getting anything accomplished, but what we learned is, it was in that quiet time that the community was digesting the infor-
mation.” As a result, some community members who own land have stepped forth and a local businessman, after selling his business, reinvested it into housing by building four duplexes and three single-family residences. “It’s kind of just been the private market that has been doing this,” Eisenhour said. In their proposal to city, county and the planning and zoning commission, Eisenhour said she and other members of the task force said, “We don’t see any developer wanting to come to our community to just dig in and go, until our own community puts some skin in the game ... so less than two weeks after we met, the county and the city discussed it — to make some land, some options available for people who wish to build.” Eisenhour said, “This conversation and the subsequent article brought a lot of interest in from the community. Some individuals with land — contiguous to town — maybe now they’re interested where they weren’t before. So the best thing that the housing task force has done is get the conversation rolling. It’s a little slow and deliberate, but that’s kind of the Scott City way.” DuVall describes Garden City in much the same light. “One of the things that protects us so nicely from recessions and so forth is we really are a risk-averse community out here. ... We make really solid decisions,” she said. She also said that one way or another, the housing shortage will be addressed. “We’ve proven that when the need arises, we will make it happen. ... Most of the builders we have here are longtime residents of Finney County and Garden City, and they know that when the time comes, we’ll be ready. We’ll all mobilize and we’ll have houses,” she said.
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Producers adapting to dry agricultural conditions By RACHAEL GRAY
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A steady drizzle of rain wet the streets and sidewalks early in the morning on a Wednesday in late March in Garden City. John McClelland, Garden City Co-op CEO, looked out the window of his office, hoping it would continue. Usually a wetter than average year follows a dry year, he said. And area producers could sure use the moisture. Local meteorologists said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;bullseyeâ&#x20AC;? for the storm that day was on Garden City, and the rain set a record for March 22, with 1.59 inches. The previous record was 1.28 inches in 1979. As of that rainfall, Garden City was a halfinch from normal rainfall this year. In 2010 it was drier in Finney County than it was during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. McClelland says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thanks to farmers the area didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experience Dust Bowl-like conditions, with blowing dirt and sand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as dry as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historically ever been. Even with the drought and the winds, we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experienced Dust Bowl conditions. For the most part, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been too bad. And the reason for that is farming practices,â&#x20AC;? he said. Technology has enabled producers to leave soil more undisturbed with minimum tilling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers are doing lots of things that leaves enough plant residue on top that the winds donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start moving dirt,â&#x20AC;? he said. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also taken up practices that use less water, which lessens the demand on the Ogallala Aquifer, the main water supply in the region. The aquifer has been the discussion of regional pro-
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A grain cart follows along side a combine as workers harvest a field near TV Road and Road 14 south of Garden City in October 2011. ducers over the past year who had come up with a plan to conserve the aquifer. In early March, Gov. Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2451, which eliminates the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;use it or lose itâ&#x20AC;? water policy and gives landowners incentive to conserve water because they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel that they must use their maximum amount of water when they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to just so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose water rights, he said. Senate Bill 272 amends multi-year flex accounts to expand irrigatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; capabilities and options so they can manage their crop water without increasing long-term water use under their water right, he said. Discussions to come up with a plan to conserve water began last year in
Colby at a summit on the Ogallala Aquifer. Much of the High Plains region relies on the Ogallala for water, but the resource is being depleted due to widespread irrigation use in the High Plains states. The Ogallala Aquifer, also known as the High Plains Aquifer, is a vast but shallow underground water table located beneath the Great Plains. It is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest aquifers and covers an area that includes portions of eight states: Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Brownback said that in addition to these bills, he anticipates the passage of another bill that would promote local control. The proposal includes
supporting legislation to provide a process for proactive conservation plans, called Local Enhancement Management Area Plans (LEMAs). LEMAs call for mandatory reductions if supported by the Groundwater Management District, have corrective measures that address conservation needs, and are approved by the chief engineer. McClelland said many local producers are happy with the bills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bills will be effective in conserving the water of the Ogallala,â&#x20AC;? he said. McClelland said despite the drought, the agriculture industry is thriving in western Kansas. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after southwest Kansas producers at Garden City Co-op missed out on roughly $85
million in crops. The safety net of farm insurance helped out those farmers and the economy, McClelland said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we took about 40 percent of the wheat, 30 percent of the milo and 60 percent of the corn we should have. That translates into millions of bushels, and at these prices, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many millions of dollars,â&#x20AC;? he said. He also said other businesses miss out on money during poor agriculture years. Truck drivers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much grain to haul, trains didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take out as much grain and custom harvesters were fewer in 2011, he said. McClelland said farmers are still spending money with the co-op. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still trying to
grow a crop,â&#x20AC;? he said. McClelland said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a good time in agriculture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take comfort in the fact that weather in western Kansas is cyclical. You have to plan for the wrong run,â&#x20AC;? he said. He said co-op officials are optimistic about the future and opportunities in agriculture. McClelland said the weather will decide a lot of what happens this spring, summer and fall for crops. He expects moisture because the general trend is to not have two dry years in a row. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to live in western Kansas, you have to believe that and be optimistic,â&#x20AC;? he said. McClelland is confident the rain will come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raining today,â&#x20AC;? he said.
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G.C. continues to have a healthy heart By JOSEPH JACKMOVICH
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In an era of big-box retail, downtown Main Streets can sometimes be overlooked. While small, independent stores may not have the large fluorescent retailscapes of big-box stores, what they do have is a piece of the core retail district of a city or town. In 2004, Garden City Downtown Vision was created to help maintain the history and integrity of Garden City’s Main Street. Co-founded by State Rep. Reynaldo Mesa, R-Garden City and former Garden City commissioner, and former Finney County Historical Museum Assistant Director Pat Baughman, the organization was created to preserve the Main Street experience. Downtown Vision is a part of the Kansas Main Street Program and the National Main Street Organization. Mesa, who was mayor of Garden City at the time, said when he saw all the empty storefronts he wanted to do something to make downtown more active. “I felt that to a certain extent, and I’m not pointing any fingers here, that our downtown was being neglected,” Mesa said. Mesa reached out to then Hutchinson City Manager Joe Palacioz. Hutchinson, at the time, had a program with their downtown that had been running for 20 years, and Mesa asked Palacioz to come to Garden City to do a presentation about the program here. After the presentation, Mesa said the rest was history. “It got us together, it got us organized, and it got us in place,” Mesa said. GCDV Executive Director Beverly Schmitz Glass said that the downtown area had 23 empty storefronts in 2004. That number has since decreased to six empty storefronts with the advent of the early February opening of Fresh Bites Cafe, 416 N. Main St. In July, Glass will have been director for six years. Before Glass, Cathy McKinley had been executive director for GCDV. McKinley is now dean of continuing education at Garden City Community College. A large part of what Glass does is ensuring the downtown experience is different from the experience a shopper gets at a big-box store. She said that the way people shop at big-box stores is not the way people shop downtown, highlighting the more personal connection and the unique items. Glass said she helps businesses any way she can through GCDV. She offers continuing education for business topics, offers a central hub of information for potential and existing business owners and gives business recommendations to improve sales and service. She said that the help gives people who are looking to start a small business the full picture of what their venture entails. Even the office space of the GCDV is used for the community, as it is the meeting site for groups such as the Finney County Preservation Alliance and a local cancer support group. “With the advent of
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Shonda Collins, right, owner of Wheatfields on Main, assists Jennifer Dougherty with a purchase during Downtown Vision’s Third Thursday event.
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From the left: Lynne Rodriguez, Kathie Maestas and Pat Smith serve up baked potatos during Downtown Vision’s “Who’s Your Paddy?” at the Downtown Vision office.
Members of Collective Faith perform on the corner of Main Street and Grant Avenue during the first Third Thursday event in downtown Garden City.
Downtown Vision in 2004, what it became was a vehicle of change,” Glass said. “As the years progress, we just keep getting better.” GCDV has various levels of membership, ranging from the benefactor level at $1,000 annually to the individual level of $50 annually. The cost for business memberships is $195 annually. Glass said the prices for membership are among the lowest among communities of this size. The office has approximately 128 members and has brought in $5,464,509 in both public and private reinvestment since its 2004 opening. It has logged 25,137 volunteer hours and $439,835.72 in volunteer contributions. GCDV also boasts a net gain of 51 businesses and 143 jobs since its inception. One big shift in focus for the office is the trend away from being events driven to being more focused on economic development. Glass said that in the last 18 months, GCDV has been looking at ways to do things like add more second-floor apartments downtown, something she said could drive new forms of evening entertainment or a small downtown grocery store. She said that the new focus is for an urban feel in a rural area while keeping everything pedestrian friendly. Mesa agreed that a focus on entertainment, food and
back downtown.” Eldon Clemence has owned The Americana Shoppe, 414 N. Main St., for 38 years. He said that Glass has been an excellent director at GCDV, keeping Main
music would help bring a lively atmosphere to downtown. Currently, the office is working on replacing and adding trash cans downtown, trimming the trees to create a canopy, and hanging baskets of flowers to add color. People also can purchase new benches for downtown at a cost of about $1,100. Glass said that some of the office’s most notable achievements over the years are the lowered empty storefront numbers and the work spent to develop different partnerships in the community. She said she is happy about the success of events like Third Thursdays, the Banner Art Program, and the holiday “Paint the Town” program. Moving forward, Glass said that it is important to invite more young professionals to come to the downtown area. She said those kinds of individuals drive the kind of development that the office is striving for, bringing with them potential for entertainment, food and more downtown residences. Glass said young people drive new ideas and have a different way of thinking about downtown than older generations. Glass said that downtown is more than just a collection of storefronts. “It’s the heart of the community,” Glass said. “I think we’ve brought the focus
Street issues on the “front page.” Clemence was a member of GCDV for a few years before he rescinded his membership for financial reasons. He said he main-
tained good relations with Glass and her office. When The Americana Shoppe opened 38 years ago, Clemence said, there were no big box stores, only Main Street stores. Since his opening, he saw the decline of Main Street, only to have it rise up again in part due to the work of GCDV. “It’s been a definite plus for the revitalizing of Main Street,” Clemence said. “I’d hate to think where we’d be downtown without Downtown Vision. The future looks promising, and to a great extent thanks to Bev and Downtown Vision.” At The Corner on Main, 324 N. Main St., co-owner Jewel Richmeier is also a GCDV supporter. Richmeier said that GCDV has been instrumental in listening to the needs of downtown merchants and that Glass is good at making recommendations to businesses to better serve their customers. “I think the our downtown is the healthiest it has been in 16 years,” Richmeier said. GCDV does have its detractors, however. One person who doesn’t agree with how GCDV does things is Joan Lobmeyer, co-owner of The Family Bookhouse, 519 N. Main St. Lobmeyer said that she did not like the addition of music over loudspeakers downtown and asked to have the speaker in front of her store turned off. She also doesn’t like the idea of painting her windows for the holidays because she has a nativity scene that she displays instead. Lobmeyer, who is not a member of GCDV, said that her son started the business in 1997 and it is still going strong. She said rather than GCDV’s methods, personal rapport with customers is the real draw for a downtown business. “Their vision is not my vision,” Lobmeyer said, The Garden City Downtown Vision Office is located at 413 N. Main St. For more information on GCDV, call 276-0891.
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Community endures despite Sunflower delay By SHAJIA AHMAD
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With plans to build a new coal-fired electric generation plant still tied up in the courts, local officials say the community continues to grow at its own pace, regardless of the delay on the Sunflower Electric Power Corp. project. Sunflowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to build an 895-megawatt coal-fired power plant received its blessing from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at the end of 2010, when the state agency granted an air-quality permit to the Hays-based electric generation and transmission utility. But since that time, the estimated $2.8 billion expansion project has remained in limbo, facing continued opposition from special-interest groups and federal judges, who have put the project on hold. Some state lawmakers in favor of Sunflowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to build its Holcomb expansion adjacent to its existing Holcomb facility have called the holdup â&#x20AC;&#x153;death-by-litigation,â&#x20AC;? as U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Fowler, has put it. For more than a decade, Sunflower officials have been considering how to add new coal-fired generating capacity, first seeking permission to build two 700-megawatt plants at the Holcomb site in 2006, a move that eventually was shelved by state officials. Over those years, many housing developers have drafted big plans to build, if and when the project comes to fruition, only to find that their plans, too, remain in limbo in anticipation of Sunflower. Planning and Community Development Director Kaleb Kentner said that sentiment has been shifting, especially in the last year or so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The comments about someone developing based on Sunflower coming in,
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could build houses and have them ready by then. It would be extremely difficult, even for the fastest builders. ... We have such a demand right now. As fast as houses are coming on the market and either getting bought or sold, or rented, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really difficult to say what a big project could do.â&#x20AC;? State Rep. Reynaldo Mesa, R-Garden City, acknowledged that while the delay of the multi-billion Sunflower project has hurt the community somewhat, the community also has held its own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anytime those things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pan out, it hurts us in moving forward,â&#x20AC;? said Mesa, who served for about a decade as a Garden City commissioner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have we been directly hurt? No, because Garden City and Finney County, for one, are pretty proactive, looking at enticing
other industry or business to come. ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a doubleedged sword because we also have to prepare ourselves. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have adequate housing here, so when (big projects) are withheld, they could be a blessing to some degree. But also thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be certainty so people will build housing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a catch-22.â&#x20AC;? Mesa, who also serves as president of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, said the most direct and devastating impact of Sunflowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delay has been the availability and cost of energy, both locally and in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s somewhat hurt us from growing, but more so in making sure electricity rates are reasonable and that electricity itself is ... available, not just for our growth, but
for the region,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a small way, it has hurt us. My hope is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still working on it. ... Hopefully that will move forward. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful the investors and cooperatives and partners are still together on this deal.â&#x20AC;? The Associated Press reported in February that U.S. District Judge Emmett Sullivan had ruled that an environmental impact study must be completed before construction of the expansion project could begin. The ruling requires the Rural Utilities Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to complete the environmental study before granting any approvals to Sunflower to build its new plant. Officials have said construction of the expansion project will lead to $2 billion in economic activity and will create
nearly 2,000 jobs at peak construction. Proponents of the project also draw attention to its long-term economic benefits, which include 70 full-time jobs that could generate $5 million in annual wages. Critics of the project oppose the production of carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of coal, which they believe contributes to man-made climate change and global warming. According to the EPA, scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change believe most of the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warming since the 1950s has been due to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. A separate challenge of the Sunflower project is pending before the Kansas Supreme Court, as well, likely to be heard some time this year.
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It has been a year of tremendous growth for St. Catherine Hospital. As a result, we have opened new state of the art facilities, as well as new physicians and services. We have a medical team that is always at the forefront of technology. Yes, there is a new hospital in town and inside these brand new walls you’ll still find the same friendly faces, and some new, that have been caring for the people of Garden City and Southwest Kansas for years. St. Catherine Hospital is proud to be able to offer you the comforts of receiving medical care close to home, where your doctor knows you and your family. When you need an ear to listen, we will be here for you. I would like to share some recent comments from our patients and I hope you find them as reassuring as I do. “I am writing this to compliment you on your beautiful facility which is made even more beautiful by your people…” “St. Catherine was a re-affirmation that there is a medical community that still values the simple virtues of dedication, compassion, pride in work, attention to detail, and appropriate prioritization.” “They took care of me at St. Catherine Hospital, all of me... Body, Mind, and Spirit...” The number of blessings imparted upon this hospital has been remarkable this year. Growth in the areas of facilities and physician recruitment are significant factors to support our regional presence. In 2011 St. Catherine Hospital opened 64 new patient care rooms, added helicopter air medical services and installed a new cardiac catheterization laboratory. Our active medical staff grew to reach the largest range of medical specialists in our history. With that, I am very excited and pleased to announce the addition of four new physicians to St. Catherine Hospital within the next 90 days, and an additional three physicians before we see 2012 come to a close. Recruitment efforts will bring our total number of new providers to 14 in a twelve month period. Meanwhile, medical staff retention rates remain exceptional and overall physician satisfaction at St. Catherine Hospital is in the top quartile of national rankings. Associates at St. Catherine Hospital continues to pride ourselves on our safety record and quality outcomes, which are as good as or better than our largest competitors. A focus on improving the patient experience has skyrocketed patient satisfaction scores to the top 10% in the nation, up significantly from 5 years ago. St. Catherine Hospital is the region’s largest hospital and medical community with over 35% of our admissions and surgeries coming from outside Finney County.
Yes, there’s a new hospital in town…its St. Catherine Hospital. Here you can feel the difference! Sincerely, Scott Taylor President & CEO
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It’s Our People Who Make The Difference, People Who From our earliest days, St. Catherine Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Garden City and Southwest Kansas. We are continually building upon the vision of our founders and the Dominican Sisters to meet the changing needs of the community by bringing in new programs and services that allow residents access to the highest quality healthcare available. As we live out our mission each day, the Staff and Physicians at St. Catherine Hospital are committed to creating healthier and safer communities through health and education initiatives, striving to be on the cutting edge of medical services, and by planting the seed of quality healthcare for future generations.
From July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, St. Catherine Hospital Reports:
Community Utilization of Services:
• Traditional charity care costs for St. Catherine Hospital charity benefits to the poor were $3,395,544 • Unpaid Cost of Medicaid was $7,325,326 • Total Quantifiable Community benefits for the year were $11,474,978 • Annual payroll-salaries & wages were $28,871,828 plus benefits of $7,643,653 for a total of $36,368,479 • Largest Private Employer in Garden City with a total of 594 employees
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