Businesses close for Labor Day Friday, August 31, 2007 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Page 5 (Continued from Page 1) from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drug Store will both be closed ventures will be open their regu- Theatre Monday. Cash on demand... lar hours from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; The Norton Theatre will be Public Offices McDonalds will be open from 6 showing “UnderDog” and All Norton county and city of- a.m. to 11 p.m.; Town “Hairspray” Monday at regular fices, including the landfill and li- andCcountry Kitchen will stay times. Both will show at 7 p.m. and brary, will be closed as will the open Sunday until 8 p.m. and be all movie passes will be accepted. U.S. Post Office and the Farm Ser- open Labor Day from 6:30 a.m. Discount Stores vice Agency. until 8:30 p.m., offering a break- Pamida will have shortened The Norcatur City Office will fast buffet and a lunch buffet; hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also be closed. Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut/Taco Dollar General will have their Health Care Providers Bell will both be open their regu- usual business day from 9 a.m. to Doctor’s Clinic and Norton lar hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 p.m. Health Department will both be Bars Pharmacies closed in observance of Labor O’Brien’s Pit Stop will be open Pamida Pharmacy and Moffet Day. Miss speaks out against bullying (Continued from Page 1) and social. Social bullying in- She also told them if that didn’t dren in public schools will bully; cludes exclusion, manipulation, work, then they were to notify a 40 percent will be the victim; but gossip and rumors. With a show of teacher or an adult. 100 percent are witnesses. She hands, the Norton students agreed Miss George is from Minneapo- said that a bullying incident hap- that social bullying is the most lis, Kan. She represented pens every seven minutes in this common, followed closely by ver- Sedgwick County in the Miss country and it lasts an average of bal bullying. Kansas competition held June 9 in 37 seconds. She told the students if they wit- Pratt. She will compete in the Miss She also said there are three ness a bullying incident there are America Pageant Jan. 26. It will be types of bullying; physical, verbal two words they can use: “Stop it.” broadcast on TLC. Community improving Almena (Continued from Page 1) establish a temporary web site for Diane Becker, director of with proceeds going to CIPA. It is the Chamber to accommodate Norton County Economic Devel- thought the colt will be weaned in this. opment, was present to discuss Brightly flashing the time and temperature, this new sign, sponsored by First Secuirty September of next year. Mr. A community auction committee grant options available and how to Bank, welcomes motorists on U.S. Highway 36. The new ATM located beside the sign Brands said more details will be comprised of Donna Henderson, apply for them. She also discussed was expected to be operational by today. — Telegram photo by Carloyn Plotts made available later. Ada Arford, Kristen Brands, Joy some housing programs that could It was suggested that the Cham- Sides and Amy Chandler was be available to the city of Almena. ber establish a Paypal account so formed. They will be responsible for Mr. Brands encourages anyone that former residents and alumni putting together an auction where with an idea for fund raising to con- Paper will be late can make donations via the items may be donated for sale to tact him at 785-669-2486 or e-mail internet. Mr. Brands is trying to benefit the Chamber. him at [email protected]. due to holiday The Norton Telegram will reach Andbe Home building new apartments its subscribers a day later than (Continued from Page 1) that was left to the Andbe Home. The Andbe Home, she said, will usual next week, due to the Mon- pendent living, but, she said, in- Gloria Zwickle, a board mem- be paying back the bonds using day Labor Day Holiday. The Tele- clude amenities like a call system ber, said the bid price with one revenue generated by the apart- gram will be delivered on and handicap accessibility. change order is $1,283,000. The ments. They went through the Wednesday, and the Monday Mrs. Burd said the project is be- change order, she said, came from county to get the bonds, she said, Telegram Extra will be delivered ing paid for using Industrial Rev- having to install a waterline that but it has no liability on the apart- on Tuesday. enue Bonds and memorial money wasn’t included in the original bid. ments, whatsoever. “Sorry for the inconvenience,” Ms. Burd said Doug Dahms said the papers’ publisher Tom Construction is the general con- Dreiling. “We hope you all enjoy tractor. the last holiday weekend of the Support group to help survivors But, she said, Mr. Dahms is sub- summer season...and be careful By JANE KERSENBROCK diagnosed as a cancer patient, you contracting out locally whenever out there,” he said. Cancer. It’s not a sentence, it’s ARE a survivor! possible. just a word. How many of us have Bob and Rita Speer and Jane heard that word and it brought ter- Kersenbrock are beginning a Can- ror to our souls. Do you have cer Survivor’s Support Group! somewhere you can turn for infor- The first meeting to be held at 7 mation or someone who would be p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the a listening ear? Do you know how basement of the Norton County to find a doctor, surgeon, oncolo- Hospital, will be informational. gist or other medical professional What kind of a group would you who you would want on your like to have? How often would it Public Notice team? How do you find informa- meet? What kind of a format tion concerning a particular type of would this group want? Prairie Dog Creek WTAP Sign-up Period Starts September 1 cancer? These are some questions that We all know about the “web”. have been discussed. But, what We all know about books in the would you like? The State Conservation Commission will begin accepting applications for the new water right retirement program, WTAP, libraries. But, perhaps we want Come, if you are a cancer survi- beginning September 1. some personalized information. vor of any type of cancer. We want Where can we find it? to have input for all who wish to WTAP is a voluntary, incentive-based program designed to Well, joining a Support Group share and help this group help us! help restore aquifers and streams in critical areas. The Prairie Dog won’t give you all the answers but For more information, call Mr. Creek basin has been selected as a pilot project area because it is significant in the State of Kansas’ efforts to maintain compliance in the we can, together, help you find or Mrs. Speer at 877-5205 or Mrs. Compact with the State of . answers. You see, once you are Kersenbrock at 877-3445. Applicants who are selected for WTAP grants are compensated by the State Conservation Commission in exchange for the permanent retirement of a water right. Priority is given to retiring water rights in Construction slows traffic areas which would have the greatest impact on the stream system. WTAP grants are approved on the basis of competitive bids and the Road construction is well un- K383 all the way to the west city fair market value of water rights. derway on a 12-mile section of limits of Jennings. To be eligible, water rights must have been actively used in U.S. 83 and a 14- mile section of Venture Corporation, of Great the last 10 years. Dryland farming is permitted after a water right is K383 causing some traffic delays. Bend, is doing the work. retired. Limited irrigation can be temporarily allowed to establish a Both Kansas Department of The construction should last 231 Wheeling Ave., Long Island, KS 67647 • 785-854-7470 permanent cover on the land being transitioned from irrigation. Partial Transportation overlay projects several more weeks, said Michael water right reductions can also be considered for retirement grants. Looking for Construction Help in Building and mean one lane traffic until the job Terry, engineer. Carpentry Work. Experience Preferred but not Required The first sign-up period will be September 1, 2007 through November is completed. The estimated cost of the two 15, 2007. The U.S. 83 project starts at the jobs is $3,690,235. OFFERING EXCELLENT PAY AND GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS Thomas/Sheridan County line and At both areas a pilot car moves For more information, contact Steve Frost, Water Conservation runs 12 miles. That section of the traffic through the construction. Please Contact Tim at 785-854-8400 Program Manager, at 785-296-8964. Complete WTAP rules and road is receiving a two-inch over- regulations, applications, maps, and other details are posted on the SCC web site at HYPERLINK “http://www.scc.ks.gov” www.scc.ks.gov lay, said Kristen Brands, North- Rural Telephone/Nex-Tech, a leading- west Kansas public affairs man- edge, fast-paced, technology service Mills Building, 109 SW 9th Street, Suite 500, Topeka, KS 66612-1215 ager with the department. Near the provider is seeking an employee for Norton Livestock, Inc. Phone: 785-296-3600 Fax: 785-296-6172 www.scc.ks.gov junction of K23 that will end and the following position it turns to a 3.5 inch overlay on Directory Assistant 785-877-5161 Lenora This individual will perform various functions related to the production Norton, Kansas Oil/Gas Experience and distribution of Nex-Tech Directory Services products including contract Sale results from Aug. 30 — 1873 cattle sold Needed data entry, scanning, and on-line COLORADO OILFIELD directory changes. Duties will also STEERS: Experienced pumper/gauger include proofreading, assisting with 61 blk steers, Norton ...... 761 ...... 118.50 directory sales canvass and distribution, 15 Char. x steers, Ellis ...... 801 ...... 117.75 DRIVERS located in Goodland. Nonsmoker. and public relations events. 119 X bred steers, Norton ...... 802 ...... 116.30 $55,000-$70,000/YEAR Punctuality & dependability are a Educational Requirements: 104 mix steers, Norton ...... 790 ...... 115.00 must. Helpful qualities/abilities High school diploma or the equivalent. 60 x bred steers, Hoxie ...... 842 ...... 115.00 Beers Trucking is looking for include: History of long employ- Equal Opportunity Eployer: We o! er a HEIFERS; Class B CDL Drivers to ment, CDL; Experience with gas competitive salary and comprehensive 62 x bred heifers, Norton...... 790 ...... 114.20 bene" ts including health and life 70 blk heifers, Selden...... 656 ...... 114.00 compressors; Downhole knowl- insurance, 401(k) and retirement. If you relocate to Western Colorado are interested in this full-time position, 61 Char x heifers, Lenora...... 727 ...... 114.00 edge; Rig experience; Chart meter please submit a current resume, cover 70 blk heifers, Norton ...... 746 ...... 113.80 A Beers Trucking hiring manager will be in- letter and three business references by 42 x bred heifers, Colby ...... 712 ...... 112.75 knowledge; Backhoe operator, September 14, 2007. terviewing candidates from noon - 3:00 65 x bred heifers, Norton...... 776 ...... 112.50 Welder & Crew foreman experi- Human Resources p.m. in the parking lot of the Hill City, Kan- 65 blk heifers, Norton ...... 759 ...... 112.00 ence. Will consider training. P.O. Box 158 sas Western Hills Motel, Sunday, Septem- Lenora, KS 67645 257 heifers, Park ...... 809 ...... 110.40 Salary according to experience. v. 785.567.4281 174 Char x heifers, Jetmore ...... 783 ...... 110.00 ber 2, 2007. Look for a white F150 with a Paid holidays and vacation; partial f.785.567.4401 banner saying “Hiring Oilfield Truck Drivers” [email protected] REGULAR CATTLE SALES health insurance after 2 years. on the sides of the truck. EVERY THURSDAY Call Clarence Tien--785-973-2231, Cellular--785-567-8113 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 785-899-5684. Bob Jessup--785-543-6121, Monte Jessup--785-669-2556 KIRK BEATTIE AT 970-379-1451 Jan Tien--785-973-2744