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For reservations or cancellations in Neosho Rapids call (620) 342-8232. ‘BUILDING CAREGIVER CONFIDENCE’ The Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter will present “Building Caregiving Confidence” on Thursday, February 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant, Emporia. Registration is requested by contacting Paula Sauder at (620) 343-4035. Lunch will be provided by Emporia Presbyterian Manor. This will be an opportunity for family caregivers and friends to increase their understanding of dementia diseases and to learn caregiving approaches. Topics will include an overview of disease, a discussion of managing resistance to care, communication, issues around using outside resources and the decision making process. ‘THE KANSAS CITY MONARCHS’ Author and sports historian Phil S. Dixon presents “The Kansas City Monarchs in Emporia, KS” as part of his 90-city goodwill tour of “The Kansas City Monarchs in Our Home Town” on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm in the large meeting room of the Emporia Public Library. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Mr. Dixon will also do a special program for teens at 4:30 pm. Mr. Dixon’s presentation will use historic photographs, entertaining stories that include games the Monarchs played in Emporia against local competition and colorful baseball poetry. His works will be available for sale. As an author, Phil S. Dixon has recorded African-American sports topics for thirty years. He won the prestigious Casey Award for the Best Baseball Book of 1992 and received a SABR MacMillan Award for his excellence in historical research. Dixon is a co-founder of the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City and formerly worked in the Public Relations office of the American League Kansas City Royals. The program is free and open to the public. LYON COUNTY REPUBLICANS The Lyon County Republicans will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 26, 6 p.m. at the Lyon County Courthouse Annex room. Please bring a covered dish for dinner. Paper products and drinks will be provided. FOOD PANTRY The Hartford Community Food Pantry, 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Saturday, February 28, from 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Clothing and some household goods are available. This is open to residents of the USD #252 School District and residents of Reading. OLDER KANSANS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM The OKEP will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 10 am., at the Emporia Friendship Meals, 221 W. Logan. Join them for coffee, meet other job seekers and hear employers and motivational speakers. COMMUNITY FORUMS North Lyon County USD 251 is looking for the community’s ideas and input concerning a long range plan. Please join them on February 25, 7 p.m., at the Reading Elementary School. They will have another meeting March 26 at Americus Elementary/NLC and May 14 at Northern Heights High School. WELSH TEA The 28th annual Welsh Tea will be held at the Lebo United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Thursday, February 26, 2-4 p.m. The Tea celebrates the patron saint of Wales, St. David, and honors the Welsh settlers who came to Lebo, Arvonia, Emporia, Reading, Osage City, and surrounding communities. Please see Tidbits, Page 3 Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 3 TIDBITS FROM THE From PAGE 2 Warm Welsh cakes, tea, coffee, and spiced apple juice will be served in a spring-like atmosphere of daffodils and Welsh memorabilia. Cousins Norma Jones, Jean Rowley and Paula Evans host this event with the assistance of family and friends. All are invited to celebrate and enjoy the camaraderie of this festive occasion. Need Help? Alcoholic Anonymous Hotline Emporia Area 620-794-6718 HOMELAND PARENTS NIGHT OUT The Government Class of Hartford High School is offering childcare on Saturday, February 28, 5-10 p.m. at Hartford High School. The students will provide care for your children and lots of activities. Supper will be provided. Activities include basketball, arts and crafts, movies, video games and much more. Parents will be asked to fill out an information sheet so they can provide the best care. The money raised will go towards helping the Government Class get to Washington D.C. in April. For more information, contact Lewis Whitson or Dana Cole at Hartford High School at (620) 3925515. BISCUITS AND GRAVY IN HARTFORD Hartford High School FBLA will serve a Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast Saturday, February 28 from 7-10 a.m. at the new com- munity center. Cost is a freewill donation. Proceeds go to help send FBLA students to state in Topeka. PANCAKE DAY The Madison Lions Club will hold their annual Pancake Day on Saturday, February 28, 7-11 a.m. at the Sauder Community Center in Madison. They will serve pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, juice and coffee. A donation will be accepted. The proceeds goes towards the Lions TO THE Scholarship Fund. PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Admire Community Center will have their monthly pancake breakfast on February 28, 7-9:30 a.m. at the Admire Community Center. Menu items pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, sausage, juice and coffee. A freewill donation will be accepted. Proceeds go toward maintaining the community center. The North Lyon County Museum will be open during breakfast. HEARTLAND Tax Preparation Special Age 55+ $79.95 Includes Federal, State and Electronic Filing Applies to personal income tax returns only. Call for appointment Complete Tax Preparation 620-343-8148 ashley.frizell@midamericataxservice.com Page 4 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Lyon County Extension Calendar Beef-n-Noodles Friday February 27 6-9 pm Mashed potatoes Green Beans Salad Bar Cinnamon swirl Bread Coffee or Tea 10.50 $ ~ Daily Lunch Specials ~ Mon. - Roast Beef Tues. - Pan Fried Chicken Wed. - Cook’s Choice Thurs. - Ham Fri. - Mexican DOWNTOWN READING (620) 699-3009 M-Th. 9am-3:30 pm Fri. 9 am-9 pm Sat. 6-11 am Breakfast only ART EXPO The Osage City Area Arts Council will hold an Art Expo on Saturday, February 28, 9 a.m.-noon at the St. Brigid’s Hall, 6th and Lord, Osage City. They will feature area artist. Some artwork will be available for sale. This is free and open to the public. Informal Welsh Tea February 26 • 2-4 p.m. Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Lebo, KS (620) 256-6687 Wednesday, February 25 - Board Leadership Series, 6-8 p.m., Extension Meeting Room. Thursday, February 26- Board Leadership Series, 6-8 p.m., Extension Meeting Room. Saturday, February 28 - Countywide Foods Meeting, TBD, Extension Meeting Room. Monday, March 2 - Master Gardener Meeting, 5:15 p.m., Emporia Presbyterian Church, West Campus. Ambassadors Meeting, 6 p.m., Extension Meeting Room. 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Lyon County Extension Office at (620) 341-3220. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welsh cakes, tea, spiced cider 211 Commercial, Hartford Open M-Sat: 6am-2pm Now Open Wed-Fri until 7pm 620-392-5535 Feb. 25 Polish Sausage W/green peppers & Onions Feb. 26 Taco Soup Feb. 27 Deep Fried Chicken Mar. 2 Swedish Meatballs Mar. 3 Chicken Pot Pie Mar. 4 Sliced Roast Beef Mar. 5 Tacos Mar. 6 Bierock Casserole Mar. 9 Mexican Meatloaf Mar. 10 Sliced Turkey Mar. 11 Tator Tot Casserole CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEKEND February 28 & March 1 1/2 PRICE ON ANY LARGE PIZZA at regular price, dine-in, carry-out or delivery. Not valid with any other offers 1003 Industrial, Emporia Order Online gambinospizza.com 620-343-9114 Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 5 4-H News CHILI SUPPER First Friends Famous Chili will be on the menu again for the Annual Soup and Chili Supper scheduled for Thursday, February 26, at the church on the southeast corner of East Sixth Avenue and Sylvan Street. The menu includes chili and beef vegetable soup, served with cornbread, relishes, beverages, and homemade pies and cakes. Dine-in and carry-out orders will be available from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the basement of the church. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will help finance church operations. ROAST BEEF LUNCH The Reading United Methodist Women will serve a roast beef lunch on Sunday, March 1, 12:15 p.m., at the Reading United Methodist Church. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert and beverage. Cost is a $8 suggested donation. This is the first of three fundraisers, the proceeds of which will be used to purchase school supplies for 2015-2016 at Reading Elementary School. BUTCHERING & PROCESSING PLANT 785-499-6829 BOOK YOUR LIVESTOCK FOR THE REMAINDER OF FEBRUARY AND FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AND GET 10% OFF PROCESSING FEE. RETAIL CUTS AVAILABLE, DROP IN AND CHECK OUT OUR IN-STORE SPECIALS! 303 LOWE, ALTA VISTA • MON-FRI 7AM-5PM Busy Beaver 4-H Club by Leanna Rust On the night of January 19 the monthly Meeting of Busy Beavers 4-H club was called to order by Jazmine Klumpe at 7 p.m. The 4-H flag salute and 4-H pledge was led by Ted skalsky . Roll call was “What is your Favorite winter activity?” Twelve members and one leader were present. We got a thank you card from Loraine and Cindy Richards and the Hartford food pantry. What’s In Outdoors Fund Scholarship The Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship available through the What’s In Outdoors Fund. The What’s In Outdoors Fund, established by Phil Taunton, is now offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Kansas high school student beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. “Thanks to the assistance of many support- ers I am delighted to be able to provide this scholarship to a deserving student who chooses to seek a career in promoting Kansas, our Great Outdoors and its heritage and traditions,” states Taunton. Please see ECF, Page 10 Lyon County Historical Facts Provided by Lyon County Historical Society Other diagonal roads in old Lyon County include a road that branched off of the Santa Fe Trail at old Allen and ran diagonally southwest to Americus, crossing Allen Creek at Foster Springs. From Americus, the road continued southwesterly, crossing the Neosho River where the old Hutch Bridge used to stand and going on to Plymouth and continuing out of the county toward El Dorado. Another diagonal on the 1878 Atlas shows a road running from the Ruggles Bridge south of Americus in a southwesterly direction to an area east of Plymouth. Still another road angled from Road E between Roads 140 and Road 150 southwesterly out of the county. In Elmendaro Township, a diagonal road used to run from the southwest corner of Hartford in a southwesterly direction toward Eagle Creek, probably toward where the long extinct town of Elmendaro may have been located. Another diagonal road in southeast Lyon County originated from the old Neosho Rapids Katy train station southwest of Neosho Rapids across the river near Old Blue. It then stretched south southwesterly down toward Eagle Creek. These old diagonal roads may have been trails originally, even Indian trails adapted by the early settlers. Page 6 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 St. Patrick’s Charity Benefit Auction The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced their benefiting charities and the date of the annual auction. The St. Patrick’s Charity Benefit Auction is February 27 at Bruff ’s Bar and Grill, 2640 W. 18th Ave, Emporia. A silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Items include gift cards, gift baskets, a barbecue grill, jewelry (including a hand-engraved bracelet), tickets to concerts and other events, and more. The raffle prizes are a 52- inch big screen television and a Traeger Grill and Smoker. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The Committee has selected nine local charities to receive the proceeds from this year’s auction and race and parade fees: • Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Camp Alexander • Emporia Senior Center • Emporia Special Olympics • Flint Hills Disability Mentoring Day • Quest Services, Inc. • Read to Your Bunny • Team Hope World Foundation • Veterans’ Memorial Park Several events are planned for March 14 to observe St. Patrick’s Day. First is the Leprechaun Dash, a 5K walk or run that starts at 10:30 a.m. at Town Royal, 405 Commercial Street, Emporia. Next is the St. Patrick’s Day Annual Parade, beginning at 1 p.m. at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Commercial Street in Emporia. The parade proceeds to 12th Ave. Entries are still being accepted: forms are available from Barb Ternes at 343-0745, or bternes1@g.emporia. edu. We Can Sell It! Just try... We reach over 16,500 households within a 40 mile radius of Emporia. That’s a GREAT number of potential customers just for you! Classified ads Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 7 30+ Local Volunteers Will Brave the Shave to Support Childhood Cancer Research St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to raise money for lifesaving research The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at Mulready’s Pub 717 Commercial St. on Mar. 14 2015, where more than 30 men, women, and children will brave the shave in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to Conquer Childhood Cancers! Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation volunteers, supporters and donors are needed to continue the battle against this devastating disease. This is our 5th year organizing this event here in Emporia. Through the efforts of volunteers and shaves, and the generous support of community members, to date we have raised over $35,000 to directly fund research to fund pediatric cancer research. We will again have a float in the annual St. Patrick’s day parade, with our Head shaving event starting immediately following the parades completion. Individuals interested in participating as a shave or a volunteer, can go to https://www. stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/5605/2015 About St. Baldrick’s Foundation The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteerdriven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $154 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899. BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org. Library Fun STORY HOUR Story Hour at Elmendaro Township Library, Hartford, is Tuesday, March 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for children ages 5 and under who are accompanied by an adult. There will be stories with guest readers, crafts with Chelsis, and music and games with Marcia. This week’s theme is “In Like a Lion.” For more information, contact (620) 392-5518, e-mail elmlibhartford@gmail.com or visit their website at http://hartford.mykansaslibrary.org. STORYTIME Winter Storytime at the Emporia Public Library, 110 E. 6th Ave. Join them for music, activities, stories and crafts! Choose a storytime that best suits your family’s schedule and join them for fun! Pat-a-Cake Club, infants to 18 months, Thursday 9:15 a.m.; Mother Goose Time, toddlers to 36 months, Monday and Thursday, 9:45 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5 years, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 a.m. Bilingual Spanish/English Storytimes will be offered at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. is Family Night @ the Library. All ages are welcome. Send us your Easter Church Services by Monday, March 16. Schedules will be published on March 24. Name of Church Address of Church Daytime Phone Number You can email shank@emporia.com, Call 620-208-8888 Fax 620-342-8108 or send to 517 Merchant Ste A, Emporia, KS 66801 Page 8 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 It’s time for Walk Kansas Many of you have asked so here it is…. The colors for Walk Kansas have been announced. The colors this year are coral, purple and grey. Walk Kansas celebrates 14 years this year! Walk Kansas is a great eight week fitness challenge to get us back outside in the spring to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. What better time to reaffirm our New Year resolutions and get in shape for summer. I invite each of you to join a team for this eight week fitness challenge. Walk Kansas starts March 15 and ends on May 9. Get your family, co-workers and friends together and join in the fun. Walk Kansas became a state wide program in 2001. Our county contin- ues to grow in the number of participants. Last year we had 129 teams of six in our county and I would like to have at least a 100 teams in Lyon County again this year. Crawford County (Pittsburg) has 140 teams on average each year. If they can do it so can we. Let’s get going Lyon County! On the state level 22,000 people participate in this eight week fitness chal- lenge. How does Walk Kansas work? Walk Kansas is a program that motivates people of all ages to get started making small changes in our lifestyle to improve our health. The program is simple, inexpensive and safe, and all you need is a team of six people and a desire to get moving. Teams don’t really need to walk or ride together, although they may if they want to. You simply pool your minutes each week to work towards the goal of 423 miles across the state of Kansas, if each team member gets the 150 minutes a week this challenge is for you. Challenge two this year is 846 miles across Kansas and back each team member needs 5 hours of physical activity each week to achieve this goal. Or, your team can also choose to walk around Kansas which is 1200 miles; each team member needs 6 hours of physical activity each week to go 1200 miles. The physical goal for each team member is 2 ½ hours (150 minutes) a week of activity, Walking isn’t the only activity that counts. Any moderate to vigorous physical activity done for at least 10 minutes at a time counts toward your goal. Biking, hiking, swimming, Pilates, yoga, and Zumba are all activities that would count for your time. Strength training is also a great activity. Walk Kansas goals are based on Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.gov. Participants will also record daily fruit and vegetable consumption. We strive to get our 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Team members will report progress to their team captain on a weekly basis. Team captains then make a weekly report to the Extension Office or on the website. Why is a healthy lifestyle important? Only 52% of the people living in Kansas reach the minimum weekly goal for physical activity. Only 19 percent of Kansans eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. Chronic disease is responsible for more than 70 percent of health care expenditures in our state. Many chronic conditions can be prevented and controlled by healthy lifestyle behaviors. Kansas ranks as the 19th most obese state in the nation, findings that were released in a report from the Trust for American’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The prevalence of obesity among children (ages 6-11) has more than tripled since 1980. Increased activity and better nutrition can postpone or reverse type 2 diabetes, and reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and other diseases stemming from obesity. Other benefits of a healthy lifestyle include more energy, better sleep, improved coordination, increased muscle strength and flexibility, a more positive attitude, and a boost in brain power. There will be a $12.00 registration fee per participant in Lyon County for Walk Kansas 2014. This includes a t-shirt, Kick-off Party, Fat Bucks Buffet, Walk Abouts and all three classes. We would like to have teams registered by February 26th, if you would like your shirts by kick-off. We will register teams up to March 13th. So, gather your teammates, dust off your exercise shoes and prepare to join us in the 8 week journey across Kansas! Team Captain Packets are available on line at www. lyon.ksu.edu. Individual packets are also posted on-line. You may also pick up packets at Flint Hills Mall, Emporia Rec Center, Genesis, and Emporia Fitness, or the Lyon County Extension Office. If you have questions please call me at the Extension Office 341-3220. I will be glad to visit with you. I look forward to hearing from all of you soon. Help me reach my goal of 100 teams. Rhonda Gordon is the Family and Consumer Sciences agent for K-State Research and Extension in Lyon County. For more information on this column, nutrition, food safety, parenting, financial management, health and safety email Rhonda at rgordon@ksu.edu call the Lyon County Extension Office at (620) 341-3220. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 9 St. David’s Society Continuing a Welsh tradition for the 127th year, the St. David’s Society of the State of Kansas will host the St. David’s Concert on Sunday, March 1, 2:30 p.m., at the Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus, 1702 W. 15th Ave., Emporia. March 1 is St. David’s Day which is the anniversary of the patron saint’s death. Returning for her second year, Eluned Jones of Brookings, South Dakota will be conductor and soloist for the concert. Eluned was born in Wales, “The Land of Song,” to be a musical family. Summers were spent playing, dancing, and singing their way around Western Europe at folk festivals and folk camps. Their family-based Black Velvet Band resulted from these activities. Eluned moved to the U.S. in 1977 pursuing graduate studies at NC State and later a PhD from TAMU. Reconnecting with her musical abilities, she performed with Tan y Ddraig (Fire of the Dragon) throughout the U.S. Presently, Eluned is Professor and Head of the Economics Department at South Dakota State University. Diane McCarty, accompanist, will present an organ prelude. The heart of the concert, the St. David’s Chorus, will sing the traditional “Welcome Song.” As a snowstorm affected last year’s concert, favorite selections will be repeated including the jubilant “Sanctus,” the spirited “Builth,” and the reverent “Rhys.” The expressive “Penpark” will be performed by a quartet. President Deb Childears will give opening remarks and make introductions. The invocation and benediction will be given by the Rev. Gary Gooszen. St. David’s Society officers for 2015-2016 are: President Evora Wheeler, Vice President Jann Briggs, Secretary Marilyn Hoy and Treasurer Tom Fowler. Following the concert, the Presbyterian Women will serve a reception of tea and bara brith. CDs and DVDs of the 125th concert will be available at the membership table. There will be a display concerning the restoration of the schoolhouse and church in the Welsh community of Arvonia, KS, four miles north of Lebo. Both are listed on the Kansas and National Registry of Historic Places. Kansas NRCS Announces National Initiatives for 2015 Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces five national initiatives being offered in Kansas through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Lesser PrairieChicken Initiative, National Water Quality Initiative, On-Farm Energy Initiative, Organic Initiative, and Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. While NRCS accepts applications for EQIP on a continuous basis, NRCS has set a deadline of March 20, to apply for 2015 initiatives funding. Initiatives Overview Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative: NRCS will assist producers in 36 counties to implement conservation practices specifically targeted to improve the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) habitat while promoting the overall health of grazing lands and the long-term sustainability of Kansas ranching. Expired or expiring Conservation Reserve Program fields in permanent cover that may benefit LPC habitat may also be eligible for funding. This initiative will be offered in Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, and Wichita counties. National Water Quality Initiative: NRCS will assist producers with addressing high-priority water resource concerns in three watersheds. These include: Big Creek Watershed in Ellis county; Emma Creek Watershed in Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties; and Grasshopper Creek Watershed in Atchison, Brown, and Jackson counties. On-Farm Energy Initiative: Producers work with an NRCS-approved Technical Service Provider (TSP) to develop Agricultural Energy Management Plans or farm energy audits that assess energy consump- tion on an agricultural operation. NRCS may also provide assistance to implement various recommended improvements identified in the energy audit through the use of conservation practices offered through this initiative. Organic Initiative: NRCS will assist producers with installation of conservation practices on agricultural operations related to organic production. Producers currently certified as organic, transitioning to organic, or producers who are exempt based on the National Organic Program will have access to a broad set of conservation practices to assist in treating their resource concerns while fulfilling many of the requirements in an organic system plan. Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative: NRCS helps producers implement high tunnels that extend growing seasons for high value crops in an environmentally safe manner. High tunnel benefits include better plant and soil quality and fewer nutrients and pesticides in the environment. Eligibility EQIP offers financial and technical assistance to eligible participants to install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. Conservation practices must be implemented to NRCS standards and specifications. In Kansas, socially disadvan- taged, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers will receive a higher payment rate for eligible conservation practices applied. For more information about EQIP, or other programs offered by NRCS, please contact your local USDA Service Center or go to the Web site www.ks.nrcs. usda.gov. For more on the 2014 Farm Bill, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/ FarmBill. Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Lyon/ Chase County Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Service Center, 3020 W 18th Ave. Suite A, Emporia, KS 66801, 620-343-2813 EXT 3 Page 10 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Spring Break Camp Answers the Dilemma of what to do with the Kids Spring Break is coming up, and Camp White has a new option to keep your children entertained and active over this holiday. White Memorial Camp, located on 164 acres at Council Grove Lake, has introduced a Spring Break residential camp for youth in grades 4-8 to provide an alternative for kids to celebrate their week off school. Parents can rest easy knowing their children are having fun – think hiking, archery, campfires, video gaming, crafts and lots of educational entertainment for youth. “We kept hearing from parents that they didn’t know what to do with their children over Spring Break. Many of them couldn’t take time off work. So, we designed this camp week to be a change from normal daily activities so kids can go back to school refreshed and ready to learn,” Camp Director, Jancy Pettit said. Program Director Justin Whittaker has planned a memorable week. “We’ve packed this week with all kinds of things kids like to do,” he said. “Camp White is a wonderful place to be outdoors and enjoy the beginnings of spring. Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we have lots of indoor options too.” The camp runs from Sunday, March 15, through Friday evening, March 20. More information can be found on the camp’s website: www. WhiteMemorialCamp. com, emailing director@ whitememorialcamp.com or by calling 620-7675165. For more information contact: Jancy Pettit, Director, White Memorial Camp & Retreat Center, 1271 S 1050 Road Council Grove, Kansas 66846, Camp Phone: 620-767-5165, Cell Phone: 785-608-6738, Email: director@whitememorialcamp.com Put A Little Library In Your Life: Kansas State Online Libraries and MasterFILE Premier The word “database” isn’t the first choice for the Kansas State Library when talking about their online resources. That’s because the resources offered through the EBSCO-Host interface of online databases covers many of the subjects and just as many full-text titles as you would find in Barnes & Noble. The online database MasterFILE Premier offers you a vast source of information, containing three educational databases for elementary, middle, and high school, as well as other resources. Through our subscription to the Kansas State Library, you can access online libraries, or databases under the Reference drop tab of the Emporia Public Library home page (www. emporialibrary.org). From the Kansas State Library page, under the General Research heading, click on the MasterFILE Premier link. This database has been shaped and stocked with public libraries in mind, containing full-text for nearly 1,700 periodicals and over 164,000 titles, (64,000 more titles than the Emporia Public Library collection), not including 500 reference books. Librarians like using this database for its safety factor--all images have been scanned and checked, so there are no surprises--as well as its ability to filter and sort a vast amount of information based on limiters--the parameters that can be set through the Advanced Search mode. Limiters are listed on the left-hand side of the Advanced Search page. You can select full-text articles, and limit your search by publication date, source type (magazine, journal, newspaper, etc.), and subject at any time during your search. Students like this database because when they choose an article, there are built-in citations for their bibliography pages, and the Listen mode for articles has the Australian and British accents, as well as American accent. Once you’ve narrowed your search and found articles to read, you can choose to print, email, or save them in a file folder, which librarians compare to an online filing cabinet for the articles you want to keep. These general databases cast a wide net for topics of research and general interest, gathering information on subjects across the library spectrum. EFC From PAGE 5 Any senior graduating from a Kansas high school that meets the scholarship criteria is eligible to apply. The criteria includes – attending a college or university in Kansas, have a Kansas based career goal and a wildlife or nature-based degree emphasis which can include outdoors journalism. The criteria and application may be found on the Emporia Community Foundation’s website, www.emporiacf.org by clicking on the “Scholarships” page under the “Grants” tab. Applications are due to the ECF office by May 1, 2015. The What’s In Outdoors Fund was created to serve those interested in getting youth and families “Outside for a Better Inside!” The fund will provide support for various causes, as well as provide a scholarship to Kansas kids interested in making a career out of environmental education, photography, journalism, communications and conserving our natural resources. What’s In Outdoors believes in the Kansas Children’s “Outdoor Bill of Rights” which states that “Every child should have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Kansas history, assess a natural environment, camp under the stars, explore nature, learn to swim, play on a team, follow a trail, catch fish and harvest game, participate in the shooting sports and play in a safe environment.” Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 11 OLD NEWS IS FUN NEWS Treasures By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I have an old wicker chair with a label underneath that reads "Heywood Bros, Gard- ner, Mass, USA." It is in good condition, with minor wear. I am downsizing and would like to sell it. Any idea of its current value? Kind regards, E. E. Dear E. E.: Furniture skillfully woven from wicker, rattan, willow, rush, raffia or palm has been around for a very long Please see Treasures, Page 12 Provided by the North Lyon County Historical Society and Museum at Admire, Kansas NORTH LYON COUNTY JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 16, 1906 If you want the best, buy International Stock and Chicken Food – the kind that Dan Patch eats. Dan Patch (1896-1916) was a race horse that broke world records at least 14 times in the early 1900’s. Harness racing was the top sport in America at the time, and pacer Dan Patch set the world record for the mile. He eventually lowered the mark by four seconds, an unheardof achievement that would not be surpassed for decades. His speed was such that other owners sometimes refused to race their horses against him, leaving him to compete against the clock. America loved Dan Patch, who, though kind and gentle, seemed to understand that he was a superstar: he acknowledged applause from the grandstands with a nod or two of his majestic head and stopped as if to pose when he saw a camera. He became the first celebrity sports endorser; his name appeared on breakfast cereals, washing machines, cigars, razors, and sleds and many homes had a picture of him on the wall. At a time when the highest-paid baseball player, Ty Cobb, was making $12,000 a year, Dan Patch was earning over a million dollars annually. fhshopper.com is available at these Emporia locations: Emporia Post Office Finish Line - 6th Ave Nature's Paradise BP Amoco Food Shop Finish Line - 18th Ave Newman Regional Health Emporia Senior Center ESU Memorial Union Delivered to over 16,000 homes every week. Page 12 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 500+ Coin Auction TREASURES From PAGE 11 time. It is said that the ancient Egyptians made chairs and tables from this material, and the Romans used it to craft sofas and baskets. Rattan, incidentally, is the stem or trunk of a climbing palm that is native to China, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries. When the outer bark is removed and the interior vine is dried, what remains is the hard inner shell, or rattan. When rattan is split into flat strips, the remaining product is called cane. The popularity of wicker furniture has had its ups and downs over the millennia, but the late 1800s to the early 1900s is often called the "Golden Age of Wicker." Prior to 1850, most of the wicker furniture available in the United States was made either in England or Asia. The Berrian family of New York City may have been the first to have a factory manufacturing wicker furniture. But the two most famous companies were located in Massachusetts and were founded by Levi Heywood, who established a bentwood and Windsor chair factory in Gardner, Mass., in 1826, and Cyrus Wakefield, a grocer who established a factory to make wicker furniture in 1855. Heywood added wicker furniture after the end of the Civil War and became a fierce business rival with the Wakefield Rattan Company of South Redding (later renamed Wakefield). The company was founded after Wakefield, a Boston grocer, noticed all the wasted rattan lying around on the docks. The material was used to cushion cargo during long sea voyages from Asia, but after the trip was over, the material was discarded. Wakefield found a use for it, and soon he and Heywood were competing aggressively in the wicker furniture business. The two firms merged in 1897 and became the Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company. Not until 1921 did they become known as HeywoodWakefield Company. The chair in today's question, with its high back decorated with swags and roundels, is often called a photographer's chair, because it was sometimes used as a posing chair in a photography studio. It looked good in the pictures and helped the subjects set up straight while getting their picture taken. This circa 1891 to 1897 chair is all-natural, unpainted wicker, and this is to its monetary advantage because collectors prize wicker furniture that has never been painted. One exactly like this one _ except it had been painted white _ sold at Thomaston Place Auction Company in Thomaston, Maine on March 29, 2014, for $250. This one might bring a bit more because of its natural finish. ___ Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson have written a number of books on antiques. Do you have an item you'd like to know more about? Contact them at Joe Rosson, P.O. Box 27419, Knoxville, TN, or email them at treasures@knol- ogy.net. If you'd like your question to be considered for their column, please include a high-resolution photo of the subject, which must be in focus, with your inquiry. Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 10am Best Western Hotel: 3021 W. US Hwy 50, Emporia, KS Behind Nona’s Restaurant in the Flint Hills Room Preview Saturday 8:30-10am For a full list go to our website or call us Hope Edelman Owner/RE Agent • 620-366-0729 Victor Edelman Broker/Auctioneer http://www.swiftnsureauctions.com swiftnsureauctions@yahoo.com RLS AUCTIONS w w w.rls auc tio ns.co m We are currently booking Spring and Summer - LAND, FARM, ESTATE, BUSINESS LIQUIDATION, Benefit, Fundraising and Downsizing AUCTIONS! Live or Online Capabilities Currently 5 online auctions Also Starting this week, 1 new online Estate Auction Tools, Boat, Golf Cart, Trailer, Furniture, & much more. Mike Phillips - Auctioneer 620-803-9090 michaelp@remax.net J.J. Stutler - Auctioneer 620-794-8378 Jstutler@remax.net Aaron Sewell - Broker 620-366-0793 asewell@remax.net Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Page 13 Friday, March 6, 2015 – 10:00 AM 1339 180th Rd, Yates Center, KS Roger & Linda Mathis – Sellers Directions: From the intersections of US Highways 54 and 75 in Yates Center, KS, go 7 miles north on Highway 75 to 180th Rd, go 1/2 mile east on 180th Rd to auction. From the south side Burlington, KS on Highway 75, go south 15 miles on Highway 75 to 180th Rd, go 1/2 mile east on 180th Rd to auction. (Look for signs.) Auctioneer’s Note: This is a great opportunity to purchase some outstanding and collectible John Deere tractors and farm machinery. Some of the 20- and 30- series tractors, as well as several of the 3-pt John Deere plows, have been in Roger’s family for decades having been passed from his father and grandfather. They have always been shedded and well cared for in their lifetime. The 8640 tractor and the 9600 combine are in great condition and have also been well serviced and maintained. This will be a great auction that you do not want to miss! Online absentee bidding is available and has begun at www.ucgreatplains.com Tractors/Loader: 1959 JD 330 WF with (2) front weights, rear wheel weights, 3-pt. and fenders 1959 JD 430 WF with (2) front weights, rear wheel weights, 3-pt. and fenders 1,503 hrs. on overhaul 1960 JD 435D WF with rear wheel weights, 3-pt., fenders, and Detroit diesel 101 hrs. on o/h 1959 JD 530 WF with front and rear wheel weights, 3-pt. and fenders 1,043 hrs. on o/h 1960 JD 630 WF with front and rear wheel weights, 3-pt. and fenders 1,865 hrs. on o/h 1959 JD 730 WF diesel with electric start, front and rear wheel weights, 3-pt. & fenders - 372 hrs. on o/h 1959 JD 830 WF Diesel with electric start and rear wheel weights - 139 hrs. on o/h 1957 JD 720 WF Diesel with pony start, front and rear wheel weights, 3-pt., and fenders 848 hrs. on o/h 1957 JD 820 WF Diesel with electric start and rear wheel weights - 425 hrs. on o/h 1980 JD 8640 with 4WD, new tires, and new motor and transmission – 1,640 hrs. on o/h (6,000 total) MD Diesel WF with rear weights, 3-pt., dual hydraulic, and loader Super H Farmall NF with seized motor 1975 CAT 955L Trax Loader Lots of spare JD parts including 830 crank- shaft, rear fenders for 520-730 series, etc. Combine/Heads: 1993 JD 9600 Combine with 3,122 Sep. hours and 4,373 Eng. Hours JD 930 Flex. Grain Platform JD 843 8-Row Corn Head w/poly and oil bath JD 8-Row, Row-crop Head (3) Header Carts Plows: JD 2-12” 3-pt. Plow, Category 1 (Very Rare, Only 200 made, Only 4 thought to be in existence) JD 2-14” 3-pt. Plow (3) JD 3-14” 3-pt. Plows include (1) Black Bottom Land Plow (rare) (3) JD 4-14” 3-pt. Plow Massey 8-18” On-land Plow Lots of plow parts including Adams shears, coulters, etc. Tillage Equipment DMI Ripper 3-pt. 5-shank Econotill JD 30’ 3-pt. Rotary Hoe Krause 44’ Field Cultivator Planting Equipment JD Maxemerge II 31’ Planter with 15” centers, vacuum, no till, (2) sets of corn meters, (1) set soybean meters, (1) set milo meters Great Plains 30’ 2-Sect. Drill JD 7000 Series 30”- 24 Row Corn Planter with no till, insecticide boxes, and Kinze soybean and milo meters 3-Pt. PTO Seeder (4-5 bu.) Clark NH3 No-Till Applicator New NH3 Cooler (never used) Kem Farm 500 gal./45’ boom Sprayer with pump Grain-handling Equipment Kilbros 1400 Grain Cart with Roll-over Tarp 2-Compartment M&W Grain Cart with mounted Portapower Seed Wagon with Hydr. Auger JD Wagon with Box Bed Bin Sweep with motor for 24’ grain bin Bin Sweep with motor for 12’ grain bin Grain Cleaner Mayrath 10” Swing-away Auger (2) 3-4” Augers with Electric Motors Trucks/Trailers/Vehicles: 1980 Ford Semi Tractor w/winch 1991 Peterbilt Semi Tractor with daycab, Cat. engine and 12-speed transmission 1994 Dodge 1-Ton Pickup with elect. over hyd. Bale speed (Needs work) 2005 VW Beetle Diesel (Approx. 40-42 MPG) 2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic Motorcycle 1953 Lowboy Const. Trailer Dorsey 1984 Flatbed Trailer 1991 Tempte Grain Trailer with roll-over tarp and Converta-hopper Donahue Implement Trailer Homemade Flatbed Trailer Misc. Equipment Levco 3-pt. Ditcher (540 PTO) IH 3-pt. 7’ Sickle Mower Transfer Pump with Mixing Tank Weedwick 20’ Wiper with front attachment Tremble Guidance System (attaches to steering wheel) (2) 1500 gal Poly Water Tanks (2) 300 gal. Fuel Tanks 500 gal. Fuel Tank Set of HD Forklift Forks CB radios, Mobile FM Radios, Home-base Antenna 18.4x38 Tire 18.4x38 Duals (clamp-on) Shop Tools & Equipment 5 hp. 80 gal. Air Compressor Tire Changer with Tire Tools 1/2” and 1” impact guns, socket sets, specialty tools, etc. Lots of shop and hand tools, cabinets, bolt bins, etc. Large collection of general parts and supplies too numerous to mention Livestock Equipment 8T (Approx.) Calf Feeder Portable Panels (30) Bales Straw MANY MORE ITEMS THAT ARE NOT SHOWN OR LISTED AND ARE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! Tractors and Equipment Sell at Approximately 12:00 Noon Terms & Conditions • Cash or Approved Check • All items and merchandise is selling and is accepted by buyers in “As-Is” and “Where-Is” condition without any expressed or implied warranties by the sellers or their agents, except that the sellers warrant good and clear title. • All sales are final. • Once sold, all merchandise becomes the responsibility of the buyer. • No merchandise is to be removed from the premises until paid for. • Loading equipment will be available on day of auction and on Saturday, March 7. • All purchases to be removed from premises by March 21, 2015. The sellers and auction company will NOT be responsible for the condition or security of any merchandise left on the premises. • All information is obtained from sources considered to be reliable however bidders are invited to inspect the merchandise and make their own investigations and decisions with respect thereto. • Announcements and statements made by Auctioneer, on day of auction, take precedence over any and all previously made oral statements or printed materials. • United Country – Great Plains Auction & Real Estate and all affiliated staff are functioning solely as agents for the sellers. Contact us for all of your Auction and Real Estate needs. We specialize in Farm and Ranch land as well as Residential and Commercial properties and Business Liquidations. More Auction Action on page 14 Super Collection of John Deere Tractors, Farm Machinery and Equipment Page 14 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Chase & Lyon Co Properties 4348 Acres – Flint Hills Finest Grasslands Offered in 3 tracts Friday, March 20, 2015 at 2 pm Community Bldg. Swope Park Cottonwood Falls, Ks. Property of the late J. Manuel Hughes family SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS Chuck Maggard Sales/Associate Cell: 620-794-8824 Rick Griffin Broker/Auctioneer cell: 620-343-0473 www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com Office: 302 Broadway Cottonwood Falls 620-273-6421 OFFICE TOLL FREE: 1-866-273-6421 AUCTION Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. Personal Property sells after Real Estate Real Estate Sells at 1 p.m. Estate of the late Don and Sybil Ingalls Be on time! This auction won’t take long! Location: 325 Santa Fe St., Strong City, KS 66869 SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com Chuck Maggard Sales/Associate Cell: 620-794-8824 Rick Griffin Broker/Auctioneer cell: 620-343-0473 Office: 302 Broadway Cottonwood Falls 620-273-6421 OFFICE TOLL FREE: 1-866-273-6421 at Wischropp Auction Facility, 930 Laing St., Osage City, KS Saturday, Feb. 28 - 10:30 A.M. Winchester 70-375 H&H Mag, nylon stainless w/Tasco scope; Winchester US 1917 Enfield 30-30; Winchester 90 22 Pump; Winchester 70 30-06 w/scope; Remington Blk. Apache & Nylon 66 & 572 & 550 - 22 Rifles; Weather Vanguard 300 Mag w/scope; Henry lever action 22; Ruger all-weather 77-22 Hornet; Ruger 10/22 auto; Stevens 887 & 2-62 22's; Savage 6DL & 62, 22's; Army ammo case of MI, Garand ammo & clips; Approx. 1000 rounds 7.62 x 39; 5 lbs.Blue Dot powder; Marlin 1894S Mir-Groove 44 rifle; Marlin 1894 CS 357/38 rifle; 2-SKS 7.62 x 39 1-B-Square; 4 German military rifles; 2 Springfield military rifles; Ruger Blackhawk 45 pistol; Ruger 12-19054 22 auto pistol; 2 Hi-standard HD Military 22 pistols; Hi-standard Supermate Tour 22-106 military; Beretta 92FS-9MM parabellum; Interarms Firestar 45 auto stainless; S & W airweight 38 pistol; 2-Desert Eagle mags 44 & 41 pistols; Aluminum 16 1/2 & 12' boats; Car Trailer 6 1/2' x 16' MUCH -MUCH-MORE Inspection Friday 2/27 5-7 p.m. Auction Day beginning at 8:30 p.m. Auction Order: Some fishing poles, golf items, boats trailer-bike related items - ammo - then guns. Mr. & Mrs. Marc Atchison, Sellers Wischropp Auctions 785-828-4212 www.wischroppauctions.com Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER 2009 Chevy Express ¾ ton cargo van. Factory installed shelving. Tow package. Excellent condition, 40K, $18,000. Emporia 620-344-3704. All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock AUTOMOTIVE Hot or Cold or in between, we got you covered! MODEL CCA PRICE 58 or 58R-70 ...... 580 ........ $95.00 HD or 78 HD........ 825 ...... $109.00 35-70 ................ 580 ........ $91.00 78-70 ................. 700 ........ $90.00 26/26R-60.......... 500 ........ $68.90 65-HD ................ 875 ...... $119.00 Emporia’s Only True “Battery Specialist” “Serving the Area for over 30 Years” Flint Hills Battery 615 Graham, Emporia KS. 66801 • 620-342-2842 • 8-5 M-F, 8-noon Saturday AUTOMOTIVE All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock AUTOMOTIVE Page 15 AUTOMOTIVE FARM & RANCH TRUCKS Rock Creek Ranch Black Simmental and Sim/Angus Bulls Private Treaty Sale begins February 15, 2015. Selling 40 bulls selected for calving ease, with growth, as well as maternal and carcass genetics. All bulls DNA verified for coat color and polled genes, BVD PI negative. Bulls bred, developed and priced for commercial cattlemen. Catalog available at www.houckrockcreekranch.com or call Jeff Houck at 620-344-0233. F150, 2009 extended cab, $22,500, V6, topper cover, low miles, excellent. 620481-0088. NEW & USED PARTS WESTSIDE 3401 W. 6th West of UPS AUTO SALVAGE 342-9200 1-800-748-8134 Fellow customers TAX TIME is upon us! Used car tax sale, 10 cars under $15,000 and several under $10,000! Please ask for a Sales professional that will make it happen. Come meet a Sales Professional. Ask for David “Simple” Simon, The Pie man. All sizes in stock • All sizes in stock Buying and selling horses and goats. 620-794-4318, 620-342-7190. Direct 620-412-1214 Cell 620-344-0532 dsimon@clintbowyerauto.com We can write with over 30 companies! Auto, Home, Farm, Crop, Business Brett Stewart Emporia/Madison 620-340-9590 brett@trustpointservices.net www.trustpointinsurance.net 1965 AC 190XT diesel loader, bucket and bale spear, $6,850. 620-3439449, 620-794-9343. Prairie hay, wire tired, small square bales, excellent quality. Delivery available. 620-340-5497. Want to buy horses to put out on pasture. Also will buy studs. 785-640-0209, 785-289-7071. Prairie hay 800# 5’x5’ round bales, single bales $25, discounts for multiple bales. 620-412-1680. For sale: four purebred Simmental breeding heifers. C-K Cattle Company 620-392-5757, 620-3927196, call before 9 a.m. Hinkson .. Angus Ranch Optimum Performance Bull Sale March 17, 2015 • 1 p.m. At the ranch, 12 miles SE Cottonwood Falls We offer: • 55 years in the Angus Business • Free Delivery • $50 off if you take your bull home sale day • Satisfaction is a guarantee • Marketing options and opportunities for your calves 800-258-4219 FARM & RANCH – 100 Bulls Sell – 50 Bred Commercial Females We would like to thank all of our local, loyal customers who have supported our operation since our arrival to the Flinthills of KS in 1985! Please join us at the Ranch March 17 for our pre-sale meal, with the sale following at 1 p.m. Frank Hinkson (620) 273-6747 • Trey (620) 273-8421 View Catalog at www.hinksonangus.com Page 16 FARM & RANCH FLINT HILLS SHOPPER FARM & RANCH FARM & RANCH FIND FARM EQUIPMENT & SERVICES IN THE FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 We can write with over 30 companies! Auto, Home, Farm, Crop, Business Kathy Barr Lebo 620.366.1152 kathy@trustpointservices.net Flint Hills Shopper 620-208-8888 800-258-4219 www.trustpointinsurance.net Tuesday, February 24, 2015 FARM & RANCH FLINT HILLS SHOPPER FARM & RANCH FARM & RANCH FARM & RANCH Page 17 PETS Registered Shih Tzu puppies, S/W, males $250, females $300. 785-733-2699. FIND A HAPPY HELPER IN THE FLINT HILLS SHOPPER PETS SERVICES SERVICES Lose Weight! Gastric Bypass Surgery Hypnosis. Weight loss without the negative side effects of surgery. No drastic diets, no recovery time, no pain, no sick feeling. Just the nice, relaxed, comfortable feeling of hypnosis as you lose the weight safely. It’s a fraction of the cost of weight loss surgery in a hospital. Call to set up your free consultation today. Life Change Hypnosis, Emporia, KS, 316-680-3174. Get our New Year’s Resolution sale price. Limited time only. Ken’s Sharpening Service, 1236 Lawrence, Emporia, saw chains, clipper blades, saw blades, knives, more. Free pickup and delivery. 620-4811225. Todd Belt Appliance Service and Vac Shop, 616 Commercial, Emporia. 620-342-9562. Ken’s Sharpening Service is now a dealer for Galaxy Shears 620-481-1225 Emporia Welding Supply • Welding & Industrial Equipment • Welding Gases • Materials & Safety Products We service and repair welders, plasma cutters, torches and regulators. 610 East Street, Emporia 620-342-3160 Ron Kuhlmann Page 18 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER Tuesday, February 24, 2015 We can write with over 30 companies! Auto, Home, Farm, Crop, Business SERVICES SERVICES Duvall Seamless Gutter Crystal Decker Americus • John Duvall • Free Estimates • 30 Years Experience • Color Selection • Quality Service Burlington/LeRoy 620-490-1062 crystal@trustpointservices.net 800-258-4219 www.trustpointinsurance.net SERVICES (620) 341-2887 (620) 443-5787 FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB IN THE FLINT HILLS SHOPPER SERVICES RENTALS RENTALS Come and visit us at our booth at the March 21 9am-5pm Ci v i c Au di t o ri u m Downtown Emporia This is not your average apartment complex, this is your home & we strive to make it so. Contact Valorie for a tour! Retirement living at its finest! Tuesday, February 24, 2015 RENTALS Mobile homes, 2 and 3 bedrooms, Strong City and Cottonwood Falls. 620273-8110. FIND A HOME AND GET COZY WITH THE FLINT HILLS SHOPPER FLINT HILLS SHOPPER MOBILE Cash paid for clean used mobile homes. 620-2738110. Affordable Homes for you & your family! Comfortable 2 & 3 bedrooms. Ask about Specials! 620-342-7205 or stop by at 525 S. Commercial, Emporia NEW - 2616 Garner Road NW, Lebo - This 3000 square feet brick home sits on almost 30 acres and has many wonderful features - large open entryway; formal dining room; open living room and kitchen floor plan with large kitchen island, pantry, desk and wine cabinet and rack ; separate office or den; 3 bedrooms and 3 baths; master suite has 2 walk in closets, exercise or craft room off master; 2 car attached garage; huge covered patio; and 30x50 outbuilding with concrete floors and electricity. Here is your country dream home. Priced at $398,000. NEW - 2440 Trefoil Road, Waverly - This ranch style home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath with many upgrades - wood floors; kitchen tile and granite counters, new kitchen sink with high end fixtures; all appliances stay (many new within last year) lots of storage throughout the home; full unfinished basement and 1 car attached garage all on 5 acres. This is your country home while you still have some town conveniences. PRICE REDUCED! $119,900. S OLD 425 S. Maple St., Lebo - ...................................$44,800 2950 RD P, Admire - 3 bedrooms, 2 bath open concept home on 93 acres. Nice 2 car garage; 30x50 shop; pond and more....$348,000 419 E. Broadway, Lebo. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full unfinished basement, attached garage, main floor laundry room. All priced right at $148,800. 511 W. Broadway, Lebo - 2+ bedroom, 2 bath w/full unfinished basement and 1 car attached garage. Almost new roof; and exterior siding & guttering. All new flooring Fall 2014. Priced at $127,900. PRICE REDUCED! REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE One story office building, 205 West Main Avenue, Madison. Building interior is approximately 2,476 square feet. Lot size is approximately 3,125 square feet with all public utilities available. The building was formerly used as a physician clinic. Asking price $32,500. For more information, call 620-341-7781. Country home: newly updated 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 5+ acres, 4 stall barn, shed, pond, more. New tornado shelter and back deck. 10 miles east of Emporia. Quick access to I-35. Asking below appraisal value at $105,000. 620-7042215 or email magana12@ gmail.com. PRICE REDUCED! IT WON’T LAST LONG! 2440 Trefoil Road, Waverly This ranch style home had 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath with many upgrades - wood $119,900 floors; kitchen tile and granite counters, new kitchen sink with high end fixtures; all appliances stay (many new within last year) lots of storage throughout the home; full unfinished basement and 1 car attached garage all on 5 acres. This is your country home while you still have some town conveniences. Call Carmen Mackey, Tri-County Real Estate 620-341-0838 465 Pine St., Lebo - 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage home on corner lots w/detached garage & privacy fence. . . . . . . . . . 50’s 80 acre tract. Corner of Road 40 and Road R., Lyon County, KS 40 acre crop; 30 acres pasture that is hayed. Call Dwayne for all details. CO N T R ACT. PE D IN G 619 Hwy 130, Neosho Rapids. .N$94,600. PRICE REDUCED! 600 W 4th, Lebo — . . . . S . .OLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,900 706 W Broadway, Lebo — . . S . .OLD . . . . . . Priced at $169,900 300 West 7th, Lebo - S OLD $67,500 Investment properties – 1206, 1208, 1214, 1216, 1220, 1222 Beverly Street, Emporia 1213 and 1215 Beverly Street, Emporia 205 S Poplar, Lebo — 4+ bedrooms, 2 baths with full basement almost completely finished built in 2006 with attached garage. Over 1939 square feet on main floor located on corner lots and fenced in patio. . . . Priced at $175,000 9 Acres @ I35 & Hwy 75 Beto Jct location for sale 8 Vacant Lots on S. Maple, LEBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 Last Lebo Lake Lot Available — 9 acres overlooking Lebo City Lake, great building site opportunity . . . . . . . . . $48,900 zillow.com • carmenymackey@gmail.com Tri-County Real Estate Carmen Mackey, Broker/Owner cell 620-341-0838 Linda Scott, Agent 620-256-6581 cell 620-366-0460 Julie Nelson, Agent 785-828-4691 cell 785-224-0995 Victor Edelman, Associate Broker 620-366-0339 Dwayne Coble of Olpe, Agent/Auctioneer 620-794-2061 Page 19 REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED CHIEF OF POLICE: City of Burlington, KS accepting applications with resumes until 5 p.m. 3/15/15. Applications/ Job Descriptions: available at City of Burlington, P.O. Box 207, 301 Neosho, Burlington, KS; at www.burlingtonkansas. gov (under Economic DeHELP WANTED velopment); email sstroh@ burlingtonkansas.gov. Phone: ELECTRIC LINE LEADMAN: City of Burlington, Kansas. Ap- 620-364-5334. Required: 10 years law enforcement and 3 ply through March 1, 2015, at City Hall, 301 Neosho, P.O. Box years supervisory law enforce207, Burlington, Kansas 66839 ment, KLETC Grad.; valid KDL. Preferred: College Degree Phone 620-364-5334, Email: sstroh@burlingtonkansas.gov. in Police Science or Criminal Requirements: HS /GED; Valid Justice. EOE KS DL; KS CDL Class A within 90 days of hire; Skills: strong oral & written communication, Flat Bed Freight Company needs drivers who want decision making, PR; working to be home every 5-8 mathematical knowledge; efdays. Mileage pay based ficiently operate department on experience. Paid equipment.; 5-10 years experiinsurance and Vacations. ence; Competitive wages based on skill/experience. EOE Wanted: small acreage building site, 5-15 acres more or less, mostly timber, Lebo area, rural water and power accessible. Leave message 785-2042381. JW Trucking Div. Waechter LLC. 800-835-0260 Page 20 FLINT HILLS SHOPPER HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Nutrition Coordinator position available. Outgoing, enthusiastic person, who is willing to host seniors by coordinating and serving meals, and filing monthly reports, 2.5 hours a day M-F. Applications available at the Americus Senior Center, 516 Locust St., Americus, KS 66835. Send applications to NC-FH AAA, 401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS or call 800-432-2703 or 785-7769294. EOE/AA. FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB IN THE FLINT HILLS SHOPPER HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Firewood: mixed hardwoods, split/seasoned. Hedge available. Delivery available. 620-341-1987. Firewood for sale. $50/ truck load. Call Darren, 402-770-2939 for more information. WELL QUALIFIED CDL DRIVERS WANTED !!! Hopper bottom company with regional, dedicated runs, home on weekends. Benefits include, paid vacation, health insurance, and safety incentive bonus. Call Dan @ 620437-6616, Johnnie @ 620437-6323 or send request for application by email to dredding@rctruckinginc. com. The AGChoice Feed Mill, Emporia, is seeking a TruCk Driver. This position requires a Class A CDL. Candidates must be able pass a DOT drug test and be qualified to drive per DOT regulations. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have strength and agility to maneuver equipment and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Mechanical ability helpful. Must be able to work some Saturdays and overtime as needed. Send resume to: AGChoice, c/o Darin Boline 302 Oak Street Emporia, KS 66801 EOE M/F/D/V Cash paid for sealed and unexpired diabetic test strips, 785-806-7919. WANTED Buying gold and silver jewelry, coins, paying top dollar any condition. 620757-7555. NOTICES Bills’ Hardware Hartford, KS will be open February 20th & 21st, 27th & 28th March 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everything in the store will be 10% OFF Sorry we can’t accept debit or credit cards. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Flint Hills Women: Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs A scholar who grew up in the Flint Hills has studied the lives of local women, women who work alongside men on cattle ranches in the Flint Hills. Their stories will be told at an upcoming community event at an historic Flint Hills ranch. At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, Farrell Hoy Jenab will share what she has learned from Flint Hills women at a Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green. “Often the women I interview express surprise that I am interested in learning about their ‘ordinary’ lives,” says Jenab. “But in taking a closer look and sharing their stories, it becomes clear that they’re pretty extraordinary.” “These women’s lives reflect a universal pat- tern – experiences that all women share – but they also live somewhere that demands a great deal of hard, physical work,” she continues. “In addition to the ranch work, women generally still prepare the food, do the shopping, and they often manage the books, too.” Jenab is an adjunct professor at Johnson County Community College. The daughter of Jim and Cathy Hoy, she grew up listening to her father’s stories. The strong women of the Flint Hills have a “passionate practicality.” Jenab says “I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to hear and record these women’s stories, and I am grateful that others want to hear them too.” “The Flint Hills are a wonderful place to be. Doesn’t make any AUCTION ACTION Announce Your Upcoming Auction in The Flint Hills Shopper. The Shopper leads all others in the area for Auction Advertising Call 620-208-8888 difference what season it is, it’s beautiful out. That’s our home,” says one of the women interviewed by Jenab. “And people come out and they would say, ‘Well where’s these Flint Hills?’ And I thought – you crazy people open your eyes you will see.” There is no charge for this community event, part of the Ranching Heritage Prairie Talk series at Pioneer Bluffs. Donations are gratefully accepted. For information contact Executive Director Lynn Smith at (620) 753-3484 or lynn@pioneerbluffs.org. Pioneer Bluffs, a nonprofit organization on the National Register of Historic Places, is located one mile north of Matfield Green or 15 miles south of Cottonwood Falls on Flint Hills National Scenic Byway K-177
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