Page 2 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Friday, January 27, 2012 Spelling champion crowned From rural farm to world champion By Ron Wilson, to the NFL, where he coached for the Cleveland Huck Boyd Institute The annual Norton Jr. High Browns, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers. School Spelling Bee was held The Super Bowl ring is large, hefty, and shiny Altogether he coached 23 years at the NCAA Di- Monday, Jan. 23 during the - and it proudly displays the words “World Cham- vision 1 level and nine seasons in the NFL. school activity period. When pions.” Today we’ll meet a man from rural Kan- Then came Feb. 9, 2009: Super Bowl XLIII it was all said and done after sas who earned that ring as an assistant coach in (43). Larry was the offensive line coach for the 17 rounds, Lauren Mordecai the National Football League. Special thanks to Pittsburgh Steelers who were taking on the Ari- won by spelling expression- Norton County Life Magazine whose article told zona Cardinals. When the final gun sounded, it ism then reminiscent. Hailey this remarkable story. This is a Super Bowl edi- was the Steelers who brought home the Lombardi Branek finished second miss- tion of Kansas Profile. trophy as world champions. ing the word facade. Audrie Larry Zierlein is the proud owner of a Super “I was thrilled that we won and that my three Burge placed third missing Bowl ring, which he earned as an assistant coach kids and their spouses were able to be there with chromosome. Layton Miller for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Marcia and I and share in it, because they were will serve as the alternate. Larry grew up on a farm seven miles northwest there the whole time through all the different jobs Two seventh graders and of the rural community of Lenora, Kansas, popu- and the ups and downs we experienced along the six eighth graders qualified lation 250 people. That’s rural - but there’s more. way,” Larry said. “I was happiest for my wife, for the final oral competition Larry graduated from Lenora High School. Marcia, because of all she went through as a round. “I tell people that there were 18 in our graduat- coach’s wife.” Those competing were: 7th ing class, and I graduated in the top 10,” Larry Larry left the Steelers in 2010 but he remains graders, Wilson Ellis and Lay- said with a smile. Then he joined the Marine highly involved in the sport, coaching football ton Miller; 8th graders, Philip Corps and served in Vietnam. After the service, camps and clinics in the U.S. and abroad. He and Boutwell, Lauren Mordecai, he went to Fort Hays State and joined the football Marcia moved to Texas near where their son is James King, Hailey Branek, team, playing defensive end while working part a high school football coach, but he remembers Audrie Burge and Audrey time in construction. Kansas fondly. Morel. During his last game at Fort Hays, Larry dis- “I have great memories of life on the farm and Lauren, Hailey and Aud- located his shoulder so he couldn’t continue his of our community, which most people knew as the rie will represent Norton Jr. construction job. He was invited to help coach the Good Hope community because we all attended High School at the Norton team during spring practice. Good Hope Church,” Larry said. He estimated County Spelling Bee at Long “The first day on the field, I knew that coaching there were eight or nine core families who made Island on Wednesday, Feb. 8 was what I wanted to do,” Larry said. Larry had up the community, which might make a total pop- heard that the quality of high school football was ulation of about 40 people. Now, that’s rural. Eighth grader Lauren Mordecai won the annual Norton at 4 p.m. The winner will ad- vance to the state bee held in high in Texas, so he decided he wanted to go into Larry has brothers living in Norton and Smith Junior High School spelling bee on Monday at Norton March. coaching down there. Center. His wife’s family is from the Colby area. Junior High School. Mordecai, along with Hailey Branek The bee is sponsored na- “My wife and I sent out about 150 applica- “I still love coming home and going out to the and Audrie Burge, will advance to the Norton County tionally by Scripps National tions to schools in the Texas Panhandle and west farm and seeing things,” Larry said. “I’m proud to Spelling Bee on Feb. 8 in Long Island. Spelling Bee and regionally Texas,” Larry said. “Out of all those, we got one be from Norton County.” When asked his favorite book, he cited the Bible. When asked his greatest –Telegram photo by Mike Stephens by The Great Bend Tribune. interview, and that was for the eighth grade job at Abernathy, a small school about 15 miles north of accomplishment in coaching, he said, “Knowing Lubbock.” So Larry and his wife made the move that maybe I was able to touch the lives of some to Texas and launched a remarkable coaching ca- people in a positive way.” Students offer free income tax preparation reer. The Super Bowl ring is large, hefty, and shiny, He moved up through the ranks to coach for the and it belongs to a man from rural Kansas. We sa- Accounting students at Fort Hays State Univer- -- Interest and dividend statements from banks University of Houston, Tulane University, Louisi- lute Larry Zierlein for making a difference by in- sity will offer free income tax preparation through (Form 1099). ana State University, and Cincinnati. 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Here are eight game strategies: Tranda Follow the “two-hour rule” for 1040A and 1040; Schedule A (Itemized Deduc- Students must know if they can be claimed as a Get your food plan ready for Watts, perishable foods. tions); Schedule B (Interest and Dividends); and dependent on their parents’ returns. the playing field! 7) Take a time out! Pace your- Schedule EIC (Earned Income Credit). Volunteers Tax returns will be prepared in McCartney Hall, 1) De-fense! Reduce excess Extension self. Pass on second helpings. are not qualified to do Schedule C (Business In- room 116. fat and calories with lower-cal- 8) Touchdown! All of these come), Schedule D (Capital Gains), Schedule E Services are available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on orie drinks and snacks. Don’t specialist strategies can help you win the (Rent Income & Royalties), Schedule F (Farm In- Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29; March 6, 7, 13 get tackled by large platters of game! come) or foreign student returns. and 14. 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Choose smaller por- mail Tranda Watts at the follow- -- Wage and earnings statements: Form W-2, professor of economics and finance, at 785-628- walking, lift weights, do some tions or smaller plates to hold ing address: [email protected]. W-2G, 1098 and 1099-R from all employers. 4328. physical activity each day. less food. Huelskamp blasts Obama for kibosh of Keystone Pipeline By Tim Huelskamp President. the President argued there was me. It seems as if the only ben- U.S. Congressman I hosted a telephone town hall not enough time to conduct an eficiary of this decision is the Is it possible for this adminis- the evening that the Obama Ad- “environmental impact study.” President’s campaign account. tration to be any more anti-jobs? ministration decided to block What a cop-out! More than Only his high-dollar donors - From the fiscal policy of deficit the permit, and 93 percent of three years have passed since those who can afford expensive spending - which scares small the participants disagreed with the application for the pipeline electric cars subsidized by the businesses about the prospects the President’s decision. In fact, was filed; this Administration taxpayer - are reveling in this of higher taxes - to its addiction 84 percent did so strongly! has had plenty of time to do the news. The rest of America will to overregulation to its energy I am not surprised that most research it believed was neces- have to suffer the consequences Gentlemen policy, President Obama repeat- Kansans are disappointed. sary. His own State Department of continued high unemploy- edly displays his disdain for any When the Kansas portion of the even gave the green light for the ment, expensive gas, and reli- Roses are Red, Violets are Blue... job creator except for the gov- pipeline was built, many of our permit, yet the President single- ance on oil from unstable trad- A Gift from Silpada Jewelry, ernment. local communities saw consid- handedly stopped it. He single- ing partners. But, perhaps the biggest erable economic gain from the handedly kept 20,000 Ameri- Rest assured, in the coming How Easy for You! demonstration of his desire to construction. Places like Clay cans from going back to work. weeks, I will be working closely sustain the record levels of un- Center and businesses there like How anyone could want to with both other Republicans and Friday, January 27 employment happened this last Bud’s Tire Service experienced deny America this obvious boost many Democrats to explore and week when he denied the permit firsthand the positive impact this to the economy, workforce, and pass options that allow these FROM 5:30-7:00 P.M. for the Keystone XL Pipeline. type of development can have. our national security is beyond Americans to go back to work. Never mind that more than Not only are Kansans disap- AT THE NORTON PDRA 20 million Americans are out of pointed for the pass the Presi- For Every $50.00 Purchase You will work or looking for more. Never dent made on job creation and Receive a FREE Beverage Ticket mind that 46 million Americans economic activity, but also be- have to rely on food stamps to cause of what it means for our You Can Have Your Order Shipped feed their families. Never mind national security. Friendship/Valentine to Your House or Mine that gas prices have increased While the U.S. would still Prime Rib Dinner and Dance – I WILL WRAP AND DELIVER – 82 percent - and doubled at their not be energy independent as a DINNER BY RESERVATION ONLY peak - since January 2009. result of this pipeline with Can- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 There will be a Drawing for a Half Priced Item Although the part of the pipe- ada - our friend and neighbor Supper Served from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Dance is line that is in Kansas is already to the north - this is a far more 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Music is JAM Session and constructed, the remaining parts ideal arrangement than import- Cost for the dance is $6.00 a person or $10.00 a couple. Jan. 27- to be built would have resulted ing more from the Middle East. Call and leave a message for reservations at 871-0464 or 877-5662 in the direct creation of 20,000 While Americans are not smil- Feb. 1 Showing at the Let’s Go ing about this arrangement, the Prime Rib Dinner includes Prime Rib, Potato, Vegetable, Roll and Salad Bar jobs and 118,000 spin-off jobs. Harmonson Redd Post #63 Before I am accused of fuzzy Chinese certainly are. China has to the math, let me say that those es- already expressed its willing- NORTON AMERICAN LEGION ness to take the oil and refine it. Phone: 785-877-5662 - Members and Guests Welcome NORTON timates have been endorsed Movie by Democrats in a letter to the In opposing the pipeline, THEATRE Hansen Museum NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS TO THE We Bought A Zoo The Hansen Museum will This learning opportunity is (PG) 2 Hours, 14 Minutes again have two certified instruc- sponsored through the Hansen ANDBE HOME BOARD (DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND) tors that teach Bob Ross painting Museum Continued Education Three positions on the Andbe Home Board of Friday and Saturday: 8:00 p.m. classes on a regular basis. T.R. Program and offered to the pub- Directors expire in 2012. These positions will be filled Sunday: 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Mathews and Sandy Seamone, lic at a reduced rate. For more by election at the Annual Meeting which will be held on Arriba, Colo., will be here to en- information call 785-689-4846 THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. tertain and instruct, step by step, or go to our web at www.han- Nominees will be chosen by the Andbe Home, Inc. War Horse revealing how easy and fun it is senmuseum.org. All you need 2 Hours, 36 Minutes Nominating Committee. A director must be a resident of Norton (PG-13) Since both movies to paint the Bob Ross way. No to bring is a roll of paper towels. are non-premieres, County. A director whose term is expiring may be nominated. previous experience is neces- All other supplies are provided. all passes are accepted sary and anyone can do it. 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