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At left, Mersadi Ann Rusch was one of the 46 members of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2021 to receive diplomas Sunday. Below, graduates exit the school after the graduation ceremony.

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MAY REMINDER Subscribe to the I-R in May and get a second subscription to give as a gift. Information: (785) 472-5085. Caps off to the Class of 2021 Deaths Erma Choitz Photos and story by ALAN RUSCH and LORI FARMER (1933-2021)

Donald E. Cikanek (1933-2021)

Marsha Gail Folk (1954-2021)

Janell (Ploutz) Harris (1959-2021)

Annette (Junie) Jean Hemmy (1940-2021)

Bethold Joseph ‘B.J.’ Hirt (1940-2021)

Todd Tyrone

Toman Members of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2021 laugh as they listen to comments made by classmates during (1959-2020) Sunday’s graduation ceremony in the EHS gymnasium. See Pages A2 and A7 Ellsworth seniors look forward to a new chapter By AlAN RUSch walked the halls of EHS wearing a she said. “Whatever college, work or COVID-19 Ellsworth County I-R mask,” she said. “Every day until the just life, in general throws at us from middle of April, we wore masks, but here on out, this last year has prepared by the numbers radition and formality mixed every single one of us wore them all the us to be resilient and move forward.” As of Tuesday, Ellsworth with the realities of the past time and never complained once, I Cunningham said the hardest part of County had no active Tyear Sunday afternoon, as the promise.” the year for students was keeping their cases of COVID-19. On a 46 members of the Ellsworth High Cunningham admitted she forgot the hopes in check. scale with blue as the School Class of 2021 received their school wasn’t always on a block sched- “Just because something was on the lowest and red the diplomas and began the next chapter in ule. schedule, there was a good chance it highest, Ellsworth County their lives. “So many things were turned inside would be canceled,” she said. “Now I out and upside down for us,” she said. can say I complained about this. On continues in the blue Jaycee Cunningham, president of the Class of 2021, said she was thankful “And then we were told to adapt and be multiple occasions, I would come to my zone, according to the everyone could be at the graduation flexible.” parents and joke about another thing local health department. ceremony. Cunningham said their senior year being canceled, while on the inside I “It feels amazing to see everyone’s has more than prepared the Class of was devastated.” faces, literally,” she said. 2021 for the future. Cunningham also recognized all those Ross Cunningham said masks were just “I can confidently stand here and say who helped the Class of 2021 succeed Janssen’s one of many things that became normal we are the most adaptable class, by far, along the long path to graduation. Weather during the Class of 2021’s senior year. to have graduated Ellsworth High “For the 791 days of school, we have School, simply because we had to be,” See GRADS, Page A6

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WEDNESDAY 85/66 Partly cloudy; evening storms Average doesn’t begin to describe this THURSDAY 84/64 Partly cloudy year’s wheat crop, state crop experts say FRIDAY 81/62 Partly cloudy By AlAN RUSch ture agent with the Midway Extension SATURDAY 77/63 Ellsworth County I-R District, which serves the two coun- A BIN BUSTER? ties. Partly cloudy; overnight storms ORRAINE — Combines could His assessment came at the district’s • Industry representatives from across the SUNDAY 78/64 begin cutting in late June in annual wheat plot tour on land owned what state ag observers say has near Lorraine by David Wessler. nation this past week estimated an average Partly cloudy; chance for storms L per-acre wheat yield in Kansas of 58 bushels. the potential to be a bin buster Dr. Allan Fritz, Kansas State MONDAY 79/67 Ellsworth County wheat crop. University wheat breeder, said the The prediction came after participants in the Wheat Quality Council this past week annual Wheat Quality Council tour inspected Partly cloudy; scattered storms As always, it depends on the weather. estimated an average per-acre yield in fields across the state. If realized, the 58 bushels TUESDAY 73/62 “We’ve got a pretty decent chance Kansas of 58 bushels, which is well would be a record. Partly cloudy for a good wheat crop this year across above the state average of 40 bushels • Combines could roll in Ellsworth County by late both Ellsworth and Russell counties,” June or early July. said Craig Dinkel, crop and horticul- See WHEAT, Page A6

A2 Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I I -R Calendar -R Obituaries THURSDAY, MAY 27 Erma Choitz Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, at ELLSWORTH AMERICAN LEGION MEETING: (1933-2021) Lyons First United Methodist Church with burial Members of the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 following in the Lorraine Baptist Cemetery. meet at 7 p.m. at the post home in Ellsworth. Erma Choitz, 87, passed away Friday, May 21, Memorial contributions can be made to Lyons A VA representative is available HELP AVAILABLE: 2021 in Wilson. She was born Dec. 17, 1933 on a First United Methodist Church or Bell and Star from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ellsworth American Legion small farm near Bazaar, Kan. to Herman and Fund, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, building to answer veteran questions. Caroline (Paulson) Wehrenberg. Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. Condolences may be left at www.parsonsfh.com. FRIDAY, MAY 28 Erma was an only child and spent countless CHANGE OF ADDRESS: The Ellsworth Area Chamber hours spending time and playing with her loving parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was bap- Janell (Ploutz) Harris of Commerce conducts a ribbon cutting ceremony (1959-2021) from 9 to 10 a.m. at the new office of Ellsworth tized and confirmed at the Grace Lutheran County Economic Development, 107 W. 2nd St. Church in Strong City, Kan. Due to the failing Janell (Ploutz) Harris, age 62, of Frohna, Mo., MORE BUSINESS NEWS: The Ellsworth Chamber also economy in the 1930s and 1940s, her parents lost plans a ribbon cutting from 5:30 to 6 p.m. to cele- the farm and moved to Emporia, Kan. Over time passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her resi- brate the opening of Game On, 108 E. 1st St. her mother became ill with cancer and later died dence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 6, 1959, in Ellsworth, Mo., HISTORY ON DISPLAY: Geneseo City Museum at while Erma was still a teenager. After high school 907 Silver, conducts a Memorial Day weekend open graduation, she attended Emporia State University the daughter of Carl Ploutz and Alice (Bray) Ploutz. She and James house: Friday, May 28, 2 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, May then St. John’s College in Winfield, Kan. graduat- Harris were united in marriage on 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 30, 1 to 5 p.m., ing with a teaching degree. She was assigned to July 5, 1997 and he survives her of Monday, May 31, 1 to 3 p.m. No admission teach at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln the home. charge. County, Kan. After relocation to Lincoln County, she met Janell served her country proudly, SATURDAY, MAY 29 Lawrence ‘Shorty’ Choitz at the roller-skating rink as a member of the Missouri Army Mrs. Harris WELCOME HOME: The Wilson Alumni Banquet in Ellsworth. After several months of dating, they National Guard. She was an avid begins at 5 p.m. with a social and meal at 6:30 p.m. at were married Dec. 26,1955 at the Messiah rock collector and loved to ride the Catholic Parish Center. Ticket deadline is May 22 Lutheran Church in Emporia. Erma taught school motorcycles with her husband James. She will be and may be purchased for $22 at Wilson State Bank for another couple of years, then she and Shorty missed by all who knew her. and Amy’s Accounting. Or by mail to Kenny Branda, decided to start a family. They rented a house Survivors include her husband, James; three sons, PO Box 418, Wilson, Kan. 67490. from a neighbor until they were able to purchase Billy Shoulders of Altenburg, Mo., Bobby Shoulders HOMEGROWN DELIGHT: The Ellsworth Farmer’s and move onto the current family farm, where of Malden, Mo., and Benny Ploutz of Claflin, Kan.; Market begins today at the Cowtown Plaza across they raised their three children. She was a home- eight grandchildren; one brother, Karl Ploutz; and from the museum. Hours are 8-11 a.m. each Saturday maker until her second child, Bobby, was old two sisters, Anita Schwerdtfeger and Linnea Beebe through Labor Day. enough to go to school, later working as a cook at both of Kanopolis, Kan. the Good Samaritan Society nursing home for She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and MONDAY, MAY 31 over 20 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Alice; one daughter Jennifer Maddox; and two broth- MEMORIAL DAY Lutheran Church in north Ellsworth County. ers, Kenneth, and Robert Ploutz. HONORING OUR FALLEN WARRIORS: The Ellsworth Erma enjoyed traveling and camping; they joined Arrangements were under the care of Liley American Legion Post 174, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the a camping group and could not wait to go to the Cremation Services in Cape Girardeau, Mo. American Legion and Legion Riders, along with the lake. They traveled to Texas a few years over the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and Boy Scout Troop 84 host a winter months, hung out with old friends and Annette (Jeanie) Jean Hemmy joint Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. at the Ellsworth made new ones. They played Mexican train domi- (1940-2021) American Legion to honor our nation’s fallen warriors. noes and Pegs & Jokers game for hours on end. • The Wilson American Legion Post 262 will conduct a Erma also enjoyed her family. She helped watch Annette ( Jeanie) Jean Hemmy, 80, of Salina, Kan., Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at Wilson City the grandchildren whenever needed for the day or gracefully entered into the glorious garden in the sky Cemetery. picked them up from school. She sat patiently at on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She spent her final • The Holyrood American Legion Post 200 will conduct the swimming pool watching and waiting until days at home with her loving spouse, James Hames a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at the American that special grandchild had their fill of swimming. ( Jim). Legion site in Holyrood. For more information please She was the most patient person, dealing with Jeanie was born Nov. 10, 1940, in see Page B3. what her husband, kids, coworkers, neighbors, and Ellsworth, Kan. to Raymond and TUESDAY, JUNE 1 grandchildren threw at her. Victoria (Ploutz) Zavesky. After grad- Erma is survived by her daughter, Mary Meier COUNTY BUSINESS: Ellsworth County commissioners uating from Ellsworth High in 1958, meet at 9 a.m. in the courthouse meeting room. Info: (Randy) of Lincoln; son, Bob Choitz (Megan) of she attended, Brown Mackie College, (785) 472-4161. Ellsworth; grandchildren, Derek Meier, Michelle in Salina, Kan. Shortly thereafter she Hair (Michael), and Gunner Choitz; and great- FILING DEADLINE: Noon today is the deadline to file Ms. Hemmy married and started her family. for the position of mayor and two open seats on the grandchildren, Dane and Grant Meier, and Lyle, Jeanie enjoyed spending time gar- Wilson City Council. Forms are available in the city Elisa, and Ian Hair. dening, sewing, and caring for her clerk’s office of the Ellsworth County Courthouse or at She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- cats. As a Master Gardener, Jeanie was active in Wilson City Hall. band, Lawrence ‘Shorty’ Choitz; son, Larry Central Kansas District Master Gardeners, and she Choitz; and infant daughter, Rita Kay Choitz. spent many loving hours in her home garden. THURSDAY, JUNE 3 Visitation is from 1-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Jeanie taught several sewing courses, as well as vol- BY THE NUMBERS: Ellsworth County Economic Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family unteered her skills and time to Trinity Lutheran Development presents local census data at a 9 a.m. present from 6-8 p.m. Church charities. Jeanie enjoyed and supported the Zoom meeting. Registration required. Information: Funeral service is at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, at Salina Community Theatre; she was a member of the (785) 472-9204. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Ellsworth. guild and served as president for multiple years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may Jeanie enjoyed sharing the finer things in life with be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the her spouse, Jim; antiquing, dining out with friends Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s and a once in a lifetime trip to Italy. Research, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, PO Jeanie was a fun-loving, devoted, and compassion- Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439. ate mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Condolences can be left at www.parsonsfh.com. Jeanie had successful careers with both, Central Typewriter and North American Phillips. Correction Donald E. Cikanek She is survived by her spouse, James Hames ( Jim), (1933-2021) of Salina; her children, Sandy Amos, of Salina, Cindy Ellsworth County commissioners are looking for a Nelson (Randy), of New Cambria, Ron Hemmy, of new EMS director. Information on the front page ref- Donald E. Cikanek, 88, passed away Wednesday, Dunedin, Fla.; brother, Larry Zavesky, of Huron, erence in the May 20 edition was incorrect. May 19, 2021 at his home in Ellsworth, Kan. He S.D.; grandchildren, Wade Nelson ( Jacie), Carmen was born Jan. 16, 1933 in Ellsworth to Frank and Amos, Preston Hemmy, Sierra Hemmy, Parker Jessie (Bebout) Cikanek. Hemmy; and four great-grandchildren. Donald was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth She is preceded in death by her parents; Raymond NDEPENDENT where he was a proud graduate of Ellsworth High and Victoria (Ploutz) Zavesky; sister-in-law, Janet School class of 1951. He retired as a technical (Nusse) Zavesky, and son-in-law, Maurice Amos Jr. engineer, after 40 years, from the Kansas (Moe). I Ellsworth County Visitation was Sunday, May 23, at Trinity Department of Transportation. Donald also retired from the Army National Lutheran Church, 702 Ninth St., Salina, Kan. - The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, REPORTER Guard after 29 years of service. He married Ann Barker Dec. 10, 1961 in Sterling, Kan. May 24, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina. (USPS 461-680) Donald is survived by his wife, Ann of Ellsworth; Burial will follow in Ellsworth, Kan., at Ellsworth Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter son, Kelly Cikanek of Brookville, Kan.; son, Memorial Cemetery, 915 E. Eighth St. Morris Newspaper Corporation Kendall Cikanek and wife Jennifer of Baker City, Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina or Ore.; daughter, Kyleen Kersenbrock and husband Salina Community Theatre, in care of Ryan Linda Mowery-Denning Cory of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Caleb Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina, Kan. 67401. Editor/Publisher Kersenbrock and wife Marie of Roy, Utah, Kelissa Monroy and husband Johnny of Kansas City, Mo., Additional obituaries are on Page A7. DEPARTMENTS Karsten Cikanek of Baker City, Ore., and Jarren Advertising – Alan Rusch, JoAnn Bohl, Orlita Dobkins Cikanek of Baker City, Ore.; as well as niece, June Business Manager – Juanita Kepka Bilsborough of Dallas, Texas. Graphic Design – Bill Beckmeyer He was preceded in death by his parents; and Photographer — Lori Farmer sister, Maxine Bilsborough. 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© 2021 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 37, No. 26 Fox and Bear Fitness Summertime is a great time to get some exercise while also having fun with family and friends. Try these This tale is told all over the world! There are versions from Germany, Poland, Norway and from many of the Native American animal exercises this summer. tribes in the United States. Read the story and look at the pictures. Can you number the pictures in the correct order?

nce upon a time, bears had beautiful long tails. One bear was very, very proud of his tail. Bear would brag about his magnificent tail to anyone who would listen. Fox got tired of listening to bear brag day after day. So, he came Roll on your back like a up with an idea to trick Bear. happy fox. Fox stole a big bunch of fish and waited for Bear to walk by. Bear saw the fish and asked Fox, “How did you get so many tasty fish? Can you teach me how to get fish like that?”

“Oh, it is so easy!” said Fox. “Start by going to the frozen pond, cut a hole in the ice and then drop your tail into the hole and wait as long as you can! The longer you wait, the more fish you’ll Walk on all fours like a catch. If your tail starts to hurt, don’t great big bear. worry about it,” Fox explained. “It means that the fish are biting.” Bear did just as Fox said. Bear waited and waited. His tail started to hurt, but he remembered Fox’s advice and he stayed put. After a while, he fell asleep. Run fast like a fox!

ox came by the next morning to find Bear sleeping and covered with snow. The hole in the ice had frozen over, trapping his long tail. Fox shouted, “GOOD MORNING!” in Bear’s ear, causing him to jump up in surprise and yank his tail out of the ice.

Bear’s tail snapped right off and that is why bears have stumpy tails to this very day. Fiction or Non-Fiction? Tales That Teach Fiction is any story made up by an author. It’s a Folktales were often told to teach creation of the author’s imagination. It is not based people lessons. What do you think is Climb playground equipment strictly on history or facts. The opposite of fiction the lesson being taught in tale, like a bear. is non-fiction, writing that deals with facts. “Why the Bear has a Stumpy Tail”? Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have Was the story of how the bear lost his tail fiction or different meanings. For example, tail non-fiction? and tale are homophones. T-A-I-L Children are born curious. is the rear part of an animal’s body From their earliest days, sensory exploration that sticks out from the backbone. brings delight and wonder. New discoveries Why do you think this? T-A-L-E is a story. Look through the expand their minds. When they unlock the joy of reading, their world widens further. newspaper for five or more words Magic happens. that are homophones. For example: sun and son • buy and by Kid Scoop opens the doors of discovery stair and stare for elementary school children by providing interactive, engaging and relevant Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: age-appropriate materials designed to Recognize homophones. awaken the magic of reading at school, at home, and throughout their lives. For more information about our literacy non-profit, visit kidscoopnews.org BEAUTIFUL Prefix Fox FICTION Help Fox use the prefixes UN and DIS to create new words. Look at each word HISTORY and write UN or DIS on the line. Can you find one root word that works with D U O R P B T T A L both UN and DIS? STUMPY FROZEN G L T O L E R T L D safe civil obey true This week’s word: PROUD N K F A R I S own real hinge joint Y A N BRAG FACTS sure miss card R A R A E U A F T O The verb brag means to OFF say something in a boastful, like You’re so good taste O L C B H T F R U I at this that it’s BEAR show-off way. known unbelievable! loyal T T L O A I F O M T TALE Jaden liked to brag that common tidy TAIL S V E L S F O Z P C he was the best player on color plug BRAG I R E H T U H E Y I the soccer team. play gust HURT H E W O R L L N D F Try to use the word brag usual latch FISH in a sentence today when YANK Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical talking with your friends words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. Standards Link: Language Arts: Identify and know the meaning of common prefixes. and family members.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I A4 -R Opinion

Linda Mowery-Denning Editor/Publisher

FAKE NEWS HURTS Don’t let the drama queens take control of your community or the past two decades, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter has organized and spon- Fsored political forums to bring together office holders and candidates with the voters whose respon- sibility it is to elect them. Republican. Democrat. Independent. It didn’t matter. If someone’s name was on the ballot — from the county courthouse and city hall to Congress — we believed it was our responsibil- ity to provide a venue for a public exchange of ideas. This past Saturday, the I-R, in partnership with Ellsworth County Farm Bureau and the Ellsworth Steak House, invited Kansas Sen. Richard Wilborn, R-McPherson, and Rep. Steven Johnson, R-Assaria, to a legislative coffee in Ellsworth. They graciously accepted, as they have so many times in the past. It was a good meeting. The representatives talked about the 2021 session and answered questions from the more than dozen constituents at the coffee. People were polite, as were the representatives, who stayed with the issues and avoided personalities. Scary six-letter word Unfortunately, that was not the case on Facebook. About 15 minutes into the meeting, the following was posted: Change. It’s only a little efits? himself and go in a totally six-letter word, but seems Juanita I seldom play games or new direction? Does he “The newspaper is trying to get Kansas to be a gun Kepka free state!!! Go voice your opinion! Sorry I didn’t know so much bigger. answer questions on look out of town for a job? sooner!! Go right now!!” Change. The thought Facebook but answered Does he look in Ellsworth of change can keep you Behind the one the other day, “You are or somewhere in-county? Here’s the real story. Participants at the forum dis- Scenes cussed education, cattle markets, Medicaid expansion awake at night, give you now cursed with the job Does he bite the bullet and and numerous other subjects. Guns were not raised nightmares, make you the main character has in take early retirement (nei- once as an issue, nor has the I-R ever endorsed the sick to your stomach and the last movie/TV show ther one of us are ready even invoke tears. Or all of good years but in less than you watched. What’s your for him to do that!)? Do idea of a gun-free state. We don’t know anybody who six short weeks it will end. has. Of course, that probably won’t matter to those the above and even more. new profession?” Not sure we sell our house and find As we get older, change His last day is scheduled what is the last thing something cheaper also who responded to the post [but didn’t, by the way, for July 2; at the end of change their plans and drive to the forum to check it of any kind gets harder as Butch watched but at that known as smaller? well. Harder to adjust to. July, the plant will be point the last thing I had (Anyone want to buy a 5 out for themselves]. closed and moved overseas. But it should matter to the rest of us. Harder to decide which watched was Jeopardy so I bedroom, 1 3/4 bathroom door is the one you are Don’t you hate when a am now the Jeopardy host! house in a great location in Spreading inaccurate information has consequences, company does that? Seems especially in a community that sometimes struggles to supposed to open or which How easy was that?! Ellsworth? We’ve got one window to peek through. worse when it affects you Unfortunately, making we think we would sell.) find the resources it needs to compete in today’s tech- directly. nology-driven world. Quality of life is more than a My husband and I are at changes and major life So many questions and this point right now. Most So, here we are at the choices aren’t easy. Butch no answers at this point, soundbite. It’s high on the wish list of potential resi- crossroads of life, having dents and employers when they look for new homes. of you know Butch; he is one of those people who but everything is on the to make a pretty big Knowing there are citizens in a community who grew up here, he graduated is talented enough to do table as we try to navigate change. What’s the right work overtime to sniff out an ulterior motive when from Ellsworth High anything and everything. this change — a change thing to do? It’s not easy there isn’t one raises concerns about how accepting a School and literally went Something is broken? He we never dreamed we when you’re close to retire- place is of newcomers or someone who may think a bit off into the wild blue yon- can fix it. Need a room would be making at this ment age but not quite differently from the folks on main street. Here’s an der as he spent years as a remodeled? He can do it. point. A change we really there. Not easy when you example. One of the responses to the original post skydiver and skydive He’s sometimes a bit slow would like to wake up urged Ellsworth residents to track the COVID-19 instructor after graduation. have great benefits that with the honey-do list (in from and find it was all money the county received, the implication being there We’ve lived in Ellsworth you don’t want to lose. my opinion) but he gets just a dream. A change was something sinister about the distribution of the County for 23 years and How do you decide what that done too. He’s a pret- that in the end, will proba- public dollars. raised our family here. changes to make at this ty good talker so I would bly turn out just fine. That’s a pretty silly charge when a list of program He has been employed stage? What’s the best guess he would be a pretty Change. That little six- recipients are listed on the front page of the website of with Signify, formerly option? How do you deal good salesman as well. He letter word should not be the organization involved with the program. known as Philips Lighting with a big cut in pay if can do pretty much any- scary, but if I dwell on it There are other examples, including some that have in Salina, for 15 years. that’s what we end up thing. too much, it really is. cost the state and county dollars that could have been They’ve been (mostly) with? And the loss in ben- So, does he reinvent Stay tuned ... used to improve the lives of state and local residents — all because someone logged onto Facebook and typed conspiracy. These are difficult times and adding a drama of the week to the mix only distracts from the real issues. Ellsworth is a good community with a bright future. Keeping things lively Don’t let the drama queens ruin it. Gen. Sheridan’s Winter end of the line in western office Wild Bill was wait- Kansas. ing and announced that Campaign against the ‘Cowboy’ Plains Indians during the In that atmosphere “The boy done right ...” Jim Gray winter of 1868-69 was Wild Bill was “elected” on The mob dispersed. hailed as a grand success, The Way the authority of the vigi- But the “toughs” on the but taking all those sol- West lance committee in frontier weren’t about to diers on campaign had a August. Known outlaws go away. devastating effect on With only one city were told to leave town. On the evening of Aug. Hays City businesses. officer, the citizens of Joseph Weiss, a former 22, 1869, a character by The campaign just Hays City relied upon a deputy U. S. marshal, the name of Bill Mulvey happened to coincide vigilance committee to was one of those running pulled his pistol and with the loss of the rail- control the “... thieves, with a rough crowd that began shooting it wildly, road business as frontier robbers and pickpockets.” the vigilantes hoped to even chasing several peo- entrepreneurs moved on In May, Charles T. “clean out.” A tough char- ple around a Hays City to the “end of the track” Brady was captured by acter by the name of Sam dance hall. Wild Bill at Sheridan as fast as vigilantes after trying to Strawhun was one of his stepped into the dance they could. appropriate money that best friends. Both Weiss hall and without hesita- Hays City’s govern- was not his own. He had and Strawhun were tion Mulvey put his pis- ment collapsed in late earlier been mustered out ordered to leave town by tol to Hickok’s head. 1868. Ellis County of service in the 19th vigilante leader, postmas- Wild Bill coolly looked ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County I-R Sheriff Isaac Thayer sud- Kansas Cavalry. He had ter Alonzo Webster. behind Mulvey’s shoul- Sen. Richard Wilborn makes a point Saturday denly left his job, pre- deserted from the Weiss and Stawhun der and announced, during a legislative coffee at the Ellsworth Steak sumably because he Seventh Cavalry after he entered the Post Office “Don’t hit him. He’s only House. wasn’t being paid. He shot another soldier. to confront Webster over fooling.” In the instant wasn’t alone. Several While serving in the the subject of their that Mulvey turned his county officers aban- 19th Kansas his previous injured reputation. head, Wild Bill pulled his Letters are welcome doned the bankrupt desertion was unknown. When a pistol cleared pistols and fired without county. After mustering out of leather Webster raised hesitation. Mulvey never Letters from Our Readers are welcome; however, For reasons not fully the 19th he shot another his own six-shooter from knew what hit him. they must be signed and have a town of residency. We understood, the governor man, was arrested, and under the counter. Weiss Mulvey, like so many also check letters for accuracy and attacks on individu- refused to appoint a new escaped. The vigilantes was shot “... through the of his kind, was known als are prohibited. county sheriff. Instead, were known to have bowels.” Strawhun ran to associate with horse Letters can be sent to [email protected] or the citizens of Ellis taken possession of for his life. thieves. Outlaws with [email protected]. The street address is 304 County would have to Brady, but that was all Strawhun raised a gang the “long rope” were N. Douglas Ave. 67439. wait until November that was known until his of friends to take revenge operating heavily near Questions: Editor Linda Mowery-Denning, elections to select a new body was found in a rail- on Webster. When the (785) 472-7339. county sheriff. road freight car at the crowd reached the post See GRAY, Page A8

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I -R News A5 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Wilson man gets 350 months for underage rapes

By AlAn Rusch Ellsworth County I-R

alton Eberhart, 20, Wilson, was sentenced to almost 30 years in prison June 20 for three Dcounts of Level 1, felony rape involving three different minors. The crimes took place between June 2019 and May 2020. Eberhart, who was represented at the sentencing by former Ellsworth County Attorney Joe Shepack, plead- ed no contest to the amended charges during a Feb. 5 appearance in Ellsworth County District Court. When District Judge Steve Johnson, who presided over the sentencing, gave Eberhart the opportunity to speak, he declined. However, letters addressed to the court from two of Eberhart’s victims were read by prosecutor Melissa Johnson, senior assistant attorney general from the Kansas Attorney General’s office in Topeka. In the first letter, the victim said “I know I’m going to have to learn to live with this for the rest of my life ... My childhood was taken away from me ... I will not forgive or forget ... There is no excuse for his actions ... I am not a victim, I am a survivor.” In the second letter, the victim said “I have trust issues now .... I never thought anything like that could ever happen to me.” A parent of one of the victims was in the courtroom and allowed to address the court. ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter “This man knew exactly what he was doing and he Vendors of all kinds set up booths Saturday to display their wares during Legionfest on the grounds decided to harm her ... He took something from my of Ellsworth’s American Legion building. The community gathering also featured a petting zoo and daughter she will never get back.” live music. Go to www.indyrepnews.com to see a video of the celebration. In addition to the 350 month prison sentence, Judge Johnson ordered that Eberhart have post-release lifetime supervision and that he register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. During the sentencing, three officers from the Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office, along with Sheriff Murray Marston, were in attendance to keep order. Ellsworth City However, Eberhart, and the small crowd of spectators remained silent during the proceeding, which lasted Resident raises storm water drainage concerns just 30 minutes. Johnson was assisted in the prosecution by Assistant Attorney General Stephanie Plaschka and Ellsworth By AlAn Rusch confines of the street and remain in effect until gram,” Miller said. County Attorney Paul J. Kasper. Ellsworth County I-R in the storm water deten- rescinded or modified by • The council discussed The case was investigated by the Wilson Police tion sewer.” the city council. renewal of the Kansas Department, the Ellsworth County Sheriff ’s Office oncerns about “I don’t think it’s ade- • The purchase of digi- Gas franchise agreement, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. water drainage quate for the volume of tal software to allow both which ends Aug. 2. No Craised by a resi- rain we had,” Herber said. the city and the public to action was taken. dent living on Eighth and “I feel I owed it to myself better locate grave sites at • Varnado said the city Elizabeth were addressed to bring it to your atten- Ellsworth’s city cemeter- saw an increase of $3,000 Phillipsburg Rodeo tickets on sale tion, because if it did get ies was approved. in tax revenue over the at Monday’s meeting of PHILLIPSBURG — Online tickets go on sale at 8 high enough to get into Varnado said the $9,000 past year. the Ellsworth City a.m. Tuesday, June 1, for the 92nd annual Kansas my house, I’m not going software will be pur- “I thank everybody for Council. Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg. The website to pur- to be a happy person.” chased from Cemsites. shopping at home,” he “I don’t want to get chase tickets is KansasBiggestRodeo.com “I’m glad it didn’t get in The city will pledge one- said. water in my basement,” This is the second year for tickets to be offered your basement,” Kennedy third of the total cost, He thanked the city said Carol Herber, who online. said. “I hope by moving with the other two-thirds crew who dealt with a noted recent heavy rains The rodeo takes place Aug. 5-7 at the rodeo grounds those socks that will alle- secured through grant 750,000 gallon sewer caused water to rise both north of Phillipsburg, beginning at 8 p.m. each night. viate some of the issue.” funding. Approval of the main break Monday near in the street and close to Tickets can be purchased in person and over the It was suggested purchase is pending the Ellsworth her home. phone with a credit card at (785) 543-2448. Ticket Kirkham Michael take receipt of the grant Correctional Facility. Herber said two “socks” prices for reserved seating are $19 for adults and $15 another look at the drain- funds. • No action was taken installed by the city dur- for children. General admission tickets for Thursday, age in the area. • Approval was given to after a five minute execu- ing grass seeding to help Aug. 5, are $16 for adults and $12 for children. In other business: the 2019 audit performed tive session to discuss the soil from washing into General admission tickets for Friday, Aug. 6 and • Approval was given to by Varney and Associates acquisition of property. the drainage system actu- Saturday, Aug. 7, are $17 for adults and $13 for chil- an ordinance establishing Certified Public The next meeting of ally clogged up the drain- dren. Children ages 3-12 can receive the discount chil- a fee of $10 per day for Accountants of the Ellsworth City age system during the dren price. Thursday, Aug. 5 is Family Night, with all heavy rain. those who do not bring Manhattan. Council will be at 5:30 kids ages 10 and under receiving a free ticket with the “The fact that there their properties into • Ellsworth County p.m. Monday, June 14, at purchase of an adult ticket. was a lot of water on compliance with city appraiser Carl Miller city hall. Elizabeth Street was codes. encouraged the council to shocking to me,” she said. • Approval was given to consider renewal of the Rusty Varnado, city an ordinance establishing Neighborhood administrator, said Jon a storm water utility. The Revitalization Plan. The Halbgewachs of ordinance creates a $3 current plan expires at AUCTION Kirkham, Michael & monthly fee to be the end of the year. The Associates looked at the assessed beginning in plan provides tax rebates Saturday, June 5, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. situation and determined August to every devel- for new construction and the area is draining like it oped residential and the rehabilitation of 265 Ave. Q, Holyrood, KS From intersection of Hwy. 156 & 4th Road (SW of Holyrood) is supposed to and the commercial property in existing structures. go 3 ½ miles north to Q and 1 ½ west inlet is handling the Ellsworth which has He said there have storm water adequately. active city service. been 248 applicants for Tractors, vehicles and equipment (older vehicles not running) “In reality, the water Varnado said revenue projects within the NRP. 2001 New Holland TC33DA tractor w/loader, 4WD, 432 hrs.; AC 5040 has to go somewhere,” from the assessment will Approximately 84 of tractor w/400 loader; 2002 Dodge Caravan; Honda Sportsworks Chuck said Mayor Mark go to repair curbs and those projects were in wagon ATV; 1984 Ford F250 diesel pickup; 1958 Edsel; 1990 Buick Cen- Kennedy. “What we’re gutters, sidewalks and Ellsworth. tury; 1973 Winnebago 22 ft. Indian motor home; 1951 Studebaker truck trying to do is to make streets and flood mitiga- “I think that’s a pretty w/13 ft. bed; Studebaker truck chassis; Studebaker Champ pickup sure it stays within the tion. The ordinance will good usage of the pro- (50s); 55 or 56 Ford Crestline; early 50’s Ford Sedan w/V8; 2017 Yamaha golf cart; Davis Fleetline 30+4 digger/backhoe; Ferguson 2-bottom plow; electric cement mixer; 5th wheel 18 ft. trailer; corn binder; 2-wheel trailer; McCormick sickle mower; 100 gal. fuel tank w/pump; Woods 6 ft. rear blade; Keen Kutter 5 ft. rear blade; 3 pt. dirt scoop; No. 80 IHC 3 pt. snow blower; 3-1000 bu. grain bins to move Shop Equipment Central Machinery 6” jointer; 12 ½ in planer; log chains; Earthquake gas post hole digger; large Columbian vice; sprayer for ATV; chop saw; Ryobi scroll saw; Tradesman table saw; Ryobi band saw; Stihl chain saw; Clark metal saw; Clark pan cake air compressor; Duracraft lathe; Duracraft grinder on stand; HCC drill press; Carolina air bumper jack; Chicago 3500 watt generator new in box; 3 T. ﬂ oor jack; wheel barrow; metal detector; propane bottles; air grease gun; 4 ½ inch right angle grinder; aluminum extension ladder; bottle jacks; hand and garden tools Collectibles Double wash tub on stand; platform scales; wringer washer; cream separator; small gas powered grist mill; steel wheels; pump jack; chicken feeders; limestone rock

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I A6 -R Farm & City

Wheat experts Kelsey Anderson Onofre and Dr. Allan Fritz enjoy a IN BRIEF laugh Monday at the annual Ellsworth County Wheat Plot ON THE FARM AND IN THE CITY Tour near Lorraine.

Wheat price down for the week I-R photo by Alan Rusch Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day, Monday, May 24, were: Wheat, bu. — $5.85, down 37 cents from May 17. Milo, bu. — $6.47, up 4 cents. Soybeans, bu. — $14.67, down 46 cents. Corn, bu. — $6.77, up 44 cents. The co-op has locations in Ellsworth, Black Wolf, Wheat Farhman, Hitschmann, Holyrood and Kanopolis Splash Pad back in action by July 4 Continued from Page A1 Onofre said there has leaning on as having “But of course, it’s Ellsworth City crews are in the process of repairing been a decent amount of good resistance, such as just a small sample of plumbing issues at the Splash Pad in Ellsworth’s per acre. moisture this year for the Zenda, Monument and fields,” she said. “In the Preisker Park. As a result, the pad won’t open until the “I think we have that wheat crop. Chrome, really aren’t end, we’re going to have July 4 weekend. potential here,” he said. “We’ll have to see how that resistant anymore. to see what happens According to Rusty Varnado, city administrator, “It depends certainly on it all shakes out around “There’s really not a around harvest. PVC piping inside the facility ruptured sometime how we finish out, harvest time, but it’s whole lot of varieties Sometimes that esti- between last summer and now. He said there have whether we get really hot looking to be at least an that I would say under a mate is a little high, been systemic issues with some of the pumps at the here at the end.” average crop year,” she fairly heavy stripe rust sometimes it’s a little Splash Pad as well. Fritz said the crop is said. “But in terms of epidemic, aren’t going to low. But it does give us “Instead of patching things, we’re going to get in probably a little behind disease, that also means benefit from a fungicide a good sample of what’s there and do it right and get it done for good this normal on development. it’s been really good for a application,” he said. going on out there.” time,” Varnado said. “So those things will couple of diseases — like “There’s really only a As far as the timing kind of play into it, but I stripe rust.” couple of those. I would of the harvest, Fritz ECF death under investigation do think we’re looking at Onofre said to the say as we go forward, said if he were good at An Ellsworth Correctional Facility resident, David potentially some above extent stripe rust affects guys are going to have to guessing the weather, Garcia, 40, died May 20. The cause of death is pend- average yields,” he said. crop yields depends think about that. They’re he could give a good ing an autopsy. Preliminary assessment indicates the “There’s always going to upon how bad the infec- also going to have to idea when the combines death was not related to COVID-19. be some fields that bring tion is and how early it think about that we’ve will start rolling here in Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the average down, but I starts. also had some changes in Ellsworth County. the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the think on the whole it “It can have a signifi- our leaf rust, and so find- “Earlier in the season KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. looks good.” cant impact on yield, ing a variety that is resis- I thought we were kind The resident was serving a 356-month sentence for Dinkel said rain came especially when the rust tant to at least one of of on a normal track,” multiple convictions of distribution/possession, taxa- at a good time when the is on the flag leaf,” she those, I think, will be he said. “But I do think tion, possession of paraphernalia, sale/distribution/ crop was in the grain fill- said. “Maybe about a important to really man- with the cool weather cultivation of opiates, and violation of Kansas ing stage. month ago, we started to age and protect yield that we’ve had, we seem Offender Registration Act. He had been imprisoned The wheat also missed find stripe rust. Craig potentials going for- to be looking at being, with KDOC since April of 2014. a couple of weather bul- Dinkel found it for the ward.” maybe, a week behind lets — there was a little first time in this area, Fritz said Kansas fields normal.” hail damage in the and we’ve really been are still dry, especially in The wheat will catch Barton offers music lessons northern part of monitoring the situation the south-central part of up quickly if the tem- The Barton Community College Department of Ellsworth County, but no and recommending fun- the state. perature jumps to 100 music in Great Bend will offer instrumental and vocal major freeze damage or gicide sprays.” “Down in Sumner degrees, Fritz said. music lessons to the community this summer from winter kill from several Onofre said if the fun- County, there’s some He predicts harvest now through the end of July. Learn a new instrument days of exceptionally low gicide application was places there where they will begin locally or enhance your abilities on an instrument you already temperatures, he said. made to cover the flag really missed the rain, around the last part of play. Lessons will be offered both in-person and virtu- Kelsey Anderson leaf, it should provide but on a whole, I think June. ally and instruments can be provided. A wide array of Onofre, K-State enough protection for as dry as we were in the “But again, there are a instruments are available. Research and Extension the wheat crop until the fall and through the lot of variables still in For more information, contact Dr. Luis Palacios at plant pathologist special- end of the season, winter, I feel pretty play,” he added. (620) 792-9396 or [email protected]. ist, said the two major depending upon the vari- good at where the crop concerns for wheat in ety. is,” this area this year have “Some have more resis- Onofre agreed with been wheat streak mosa- tance than others,” she Fritz and Dinkel that a Ellsworth/Kanopolis ic and stripe rust. said. “And that can prediction of 58 bushels “Overall, the crop impact how much that per-acre average is pos- City Wide Garage Sales looks really good,” she fungicide will pay off in sible. The prediction Ellsworth and Kanopolis will bee said. “It’s a good year for the end.” came a week ago follow- wheat. We’re expecting a Fritz said some wheat ing a tour of the state’s having city wide garage sales oonn good crop,” varieties producers are wheat fields. Saturday, June 5th. The Ellsworth County I/R will haveave a full page ad on June 3 with Ellsworthsworth map and listing of the sales. Kanopolis maps will be Grads available in Kanopolis. Continued from Page A1 Class of 2021 what their favorite day Here’s how it works: of school was this past year, it would “Let’s not lie to ourselves, we would be April 14, 2021 — the day when To get your sale listed on the map - $15.00 not have made it through this last year, masks became optional. let alone the first 18 years of our lives, “That gave us much needed hope To get your sale listed and have a brief 15 word if not for the support we’ve had,” she that we were searching for after a year said. “For this we would like to thank of not living the normal lives we were description of your items - $25.00 them for the love and guidance over used to,” Thornton said. the last 18 years. For all the times we “I am certain we will leave here today If you need signs, call the didn’t say thank you, we say it now.” and shine wherever we go,” McGowan In a speech to their fellow class- said. “As we graduate here today and Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce mates, Elizabeth Hipp, Parker face the real world, there is one impor- McGowan and Jordan Thornton, said tant thing to remember — stay posi- at 785-472-4071 if anyone asked any member of the tive, test negative.” THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IS FRIDAY, MAY 28, AT NOON. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE! Please mail or drop off the form below in our drop box with your check to participate. This form will also be available on our website and facebook page. Ellsworth/Kanopolis City Wide Garage Sales 10th Annual Name:______Address:______June 4-6, 2021 Phone:______FRIDAY, June 4 SATURDAY AACACTIVITESTIVITE CONTINUED.. 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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I -R Community A7 Obituaries Continued from Page A2 fessor of biology at Wayne State College. In 1978, they Wilson, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews around the and their three children moved to Lincoln, Neb. Hirt country. They will miss him greatly. Bethold Joseph ‘B.J.’ Hirt taught biology, physiology and anatomy to thousands of Mass and burial will be held in Dorrance, Kan. at St. (1940-2021) students at Lincoln High School before retiring in 1998. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May He was a skilled woodworker who could build or fix 26. Bethold Joseph ‘B.J.’ Hirt, 81, died May 21, 2021 in anything. People came to his shop from far and wide In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Lincoln, Neb., after a short battle with cancer. with their family heirlooms, and he saved untold hun- People’s City Mission in Lincoln, Neb. or to St. Joseph He was a wonderful father, husband, teacher, scientist, dreds of broken chairs, tables, beds and other pieces of Parish in Dorrance, Kan. master woodworker and friend to any- furniture from the trash heap, usually using salvaged Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be han- body who stopped by the shop in his wood. dling the arrangements. garage to chat. He was kind and gentle Hirt enjoyed simple pleasures: a huge pile of fire wood, Online Condolences can be left at www.bmlfh.com and generous in many unassuming ways; taking the long way and the country roads, a bag of pea- a hard-working farm kid to the core. nut clusters or a chocolate chip cookie. He was a smart Born in 1940 to Bethold and Evelyn cookie himself and knew a lot about a lot of things. Todd Tyrone Toman Hirt, he grew up in Dorrance, Kan., and There was always a well-read newspaper or a crossword (1959-2020) graduated from Dorrance High School, near his chair and the History Channel on the TV. He Mr. Hirt Fort Hays State College and Kansas was great at Jeopardy. He was a man of science but also a Todd Tyrone Toman, 61, Hill City, Kan., formerly of State University, where he earned his man of faith. He was a realist but also an optimist. There Ellsworth, Kan., passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at PhD in 1968. He was a tall fellow and loved sports. His is so much more we would like to say, but a really long Hays Medical Center. high school team won the 1956 Kansas State Basketball obituary would not be his style. Todd was born July 27, 1959 in Ellsworth, Kan. to Championship (Div. BB), and he went on to play basket- He is survived by Doni, his wife of 56 years; his chil- William “Bill” and Jacqueline 'Jackie' (Hoopes) Toman. ball at Fort Hays State. He also played a mean trombone dren and their spouses: Jane Hirt (Michael Lenzi) of A Celebration of Life service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, when he was young. Chicago, Susan Hirt (Brian) of Chesterfield, Mo., and June 5, 2021, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 905 It was at K-State that he married Donna Dlabal. From Mitch Hirt (Lori) of Lincoln; his grandchildren Nathan Stanberry St. in Ellsworth, Kan. there they moved to Wayne, Neb., where Hirt was a pro- and Evan; his sister Rosa Lee Whitmer (Richard) of Flowers and memorials may be sent to the church. Places to go over next two weekends Geneseo City Museum reopens doors to public rom Outer Space to the beginning of the city, Geneseo City Museum’s newly revamped historic FMuseum brings new collections to life. The Geneseo City Museum reopens to visitors Memorial Day weekend after more than two years of renovations funded by grants and donations. New displays of the collections can be seen for the first time in the first-floor exhibits. The first-floor galleries include: Panorama of the beginning of Geneseo, Geneseo School memorabilia [at left], art by local townsfolk, outer space and flying saucers, and Hall of Veterans memorabilia. Meet Fritz and Penny, Dr. Elmer Janzen’s personal dogs. Cutting edge exhibits with digital screens showcase videos of the football games from the 1960s. The extensive photo slide collection of Dr. E. D. Janzen is enhanced in the screen display. Photo collections feature the local veterans of the Civil War, WW I, and WW II, 13 Ellsworth and Rice County Country Schools which sent students to high school in Geneseo, historical photos of the Post Office, rural mail carriers, telephone office, Geneseo banks, businesses and churches, notables and the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads. Janzen to be at ECHS for book signing The old galleries on the second floor have been cleaned and reorganized. The walls of photos of early ark your calendars! At long last, with Covid waning, Mildred settlers and Geneseo citizens are still there. Turn-of- Schindler Janzen will be signing her well-received book, the-century tools, dishes, food tins and business MSurviving Hitler, Evading Stalin, for friends and machines are featured. A highlight is Dr. Janzen’s col- fans. lection of 130 porcelain Boston Terrier dogs. On Saturday, June 5, Mildred will be participating in a Geneseo City Museum at 907 Silver, Memorial Day 10 a.m. question-and-answer period followed by a 10:30- weekend Open House: 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 28; 11:30 a.m. book signing at the Ellsworth County from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 29; 1 to 5 p.m. Historical Society Research Building. Bring your copy or Sunday, May 30; and 1 to 3 p.m. May 31. Admission is buy one at the Society’s Gift Shop for Mildred to sign. free. This signing will be the second stop on her tour. Janzen The Geneseo City Museum collects, preserves, inter- Janzen and co-author, Sherye Green, signed their books prets, and shares the history of the community of in Jackson, Miss. — Green’s home base — in May. Geneseo and the life of Dr. E. D. Janzen to inspire During this trip, Janzen presented a copy of her book to the World awareness and appreciation of the past for present and War II Museum in New Orleans. future generations.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I 20212014 SWIMMING POOL A8 - pool 472-9382 recreation 472-4123 R News pool 472-3916 recreation 472-4123 SeasonSeason begins begins on on Monday,Monday, May May 26th, 31, 2014.2021 Gray OpeningOpening day day is is FREE FREE admission admission. Continued from Page A4 Committee. Hickok was called. Several ELLSWORTH RECREATION versions are told of what happened next. ELLSWORTH RECREATION Fort Hays and all the military posts in Whether it was a face-to-face fight or a AMERICAN RED CROSS Kansas. Several men were noted to be the shot to the back of the head, Sam SWIMMING LESSONS ringleaders of a number of bands of Strawhun didn’t live to see the sun rise. Participation Fee - $25.00$30.00 per session thieves. Deputy U. S. marshals were con- November finally rolled around and stantly on the trail of one outlaw or elections were held in Ellis County. Wild SessionSession 1:1: ELLSWORTHELLSWORTH POOL HOURS: another. Bill lost his bid for county sheriff to JuneJune 9 - 127-11 and and 16 14-18 - 19 (two (two weeks weeks long) long) MONDAYPOOL HOURS: - FRIDAY Sam Strawhun, the survivor of the another frontier tough by the name of All LevelsAll 1-6Levels (see times1-6 below) MONDAY - FRIDAY Weiss killing was suspected of being a “Rattlesnake” Pete Lanahan. By the fol- Session 2: ELLSWORTH 1-5 PM & 6:30-8 PM horse thief and by all appearances ran lowing spring soldiers were returning to Session 2: WILSON ONLY 1-5 PM & 6:30-8 PM June 21-25 and June 28 - July 2 (two weeks long) SATURDAY - SUNDAY 1-6 PM with those whose reputation was not in Hays City and the local economy began to June 23 - 27 for levels 1-2-3 All Levels 1-6 (see times below) SATURDAY - SUNDAY 1-6 PM doubt. rebound. John W. Conner, Ellis County June 30 - July 4 for levels 4-5-6 Session 3: ELLSWORTH ADULT SWIM & LAP SWIM On Sept. 27, 1869, Strawhun and a treasurer, declared that, “Hays City will be Session 3: ELLSWORTH crowd of men entered a Hays City bar lively this season ...” And keeping things July 5-9 (one week only) Monday - Friday ONLY July 7Levels - 10 and PS-1-2-3 14 - 17 (see (two times weeks below) long) ADULT SWIM & LAP SWIM known as the Leavenworth Beer Saloon. lively was just what a frontier town need- All Levels 1-6 12:30 PM TO 1 PM & 5-6 PM The “hurrah” escalated with threats of ed to keep the money flowing on The Session 4: WILSON ONLY Monday - Friday ONLY vengeance against the Hays City Vigilance Way West. SessionJuly 19-23 4: ELLSWORTHfor levels 1-2-3 12:30 PM TO 1 PM & 5-6 PM July 21July - 24 26-30 and 28for - levels31 (two R3-4-5-6 weeks long) POOL PARTIES OFFERED: *GogglesAll (without Levels 1-6 nose piece PLEASE CONTACT THE coverings) are recommended for levels ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL *Goggles3-6, but (without not mandatory. nose piece PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS coverings) are recommended for POOL. levelsLevel 3-6,1 - Intro but tonot Water mandatory. Skills - OFFERED - CONTACT POOL 11 - 11:30 MANAGER IF INTERESTED. Level*Level 1 - Intro1 MUST to be Water 5 by Aug. Skills 1 or - have 11-11:30 *Level instructor’s1 MUST be permission5 by June 1 or have instructor’s permission Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills Level 2 - Fundamental10:15 - 10:50 Aquatic Skills POOL PARTIES OFFERED: 10-10:30 or 10:30-11 Level 3 - Stroke Development PLEASE CONTACT THE Level 3 - Stroke9:30 - 10:15 Development ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL Level 49:15-10 - Stroke or Improvement10-10:45 POOL. Level 4 - Stroke8:45 - 9:30 Improvement Level 5 - Stroke9:15-10 Refi nement 8:00 - 8:45 AQUASIZE CLASSES Level 5 - Stroke Refi nement Level 6 - Swim/Skill Profi ciency SESSION I - MONTH OF JUNE NOTICE 8:30-9:15 8:00 - 8:45 SESSION II - MONTH OF JULY Level 6 - Swim/Skill Profi ciency Parent and Child Aquatics Classes meet on Monday, ALL WREATHS, FLOWERS, VASES 8:30-9:15 Session 5: July 26 - 30 Tuesday, and Thursday Session 6: Aug. 2 - 6 AND OTHER CONTAINERS PLACED Private Lessons at 8:15 p.m. SessionPreschool 5: Toddler/Preschool (3 years - 4 years) (3-4 yrs.) ON LOTS IN THE ELLSWORTH July 14-18 ONE5:15 - week 5:45 pmevenings only *Child must be independent of parent CEMETERY AND THE ELLSWORTH Session 6: Toddler/Preschool (3-4 yrs.) JulyInfant/Toddler 21-25 ONE week (6 mo. evenings - 2 years) only 5:45 - 6:15 pm Private Lessons MEMORIAL CEMETERY ARE TO BE ASession parent 7:MUST Infant be (6 in mo the - 2 water yrs.) Private (one-on-one) lessons are also available, July 28-Aug 1 withONE childweek evenings only if parents are interested, for a separate/ REMOVED BEFORE JUNE 10, 2021. additional fee. (Usually 5, half-hour lessons for $50.00) Please contact Nancy (785) 531-0354 or the Pool (785) 472-9382 for additional information. Private lessons are CITY OF ELLSWORTH CEMETERY NOT Red Cross sanctioned. SEXTON *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R

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The Ellsworth County County debates heritage Independent-Reporter seeks recipes from our readers and stories about BY ALAN RUSCH area the Ellsworth Reporter as it Ellsworth County I-R part of that ‘federal border,’ they have nears its 150th anniversary. to submit that to their feasibility study llsworth County commissioners and makes their feasibility study very Cooking Up RECYCLING IS A GO AGAIN OPINION Page A4 were pulled in two directions difficult, and it makes their feasibility Kansas Sen. Rick Wilborn, Monday, but took no action study more difficult for Congress to go R-McPherson, and Rep. E during a lengthy discussion on the along with it,” she said. “Now is the Steven Johnson, R-Assaria, Nebraska-Kansas National Heritage time if you’re going to knock this Teresa Shute, director of the Ellsworth County plan to be in Ellsworth May Area. down before the feasibility study. It’s Recycling Program, Noxious Weed Department 22 to meet with residents. The NHA is a proposed area involv- easier to opt out now than it is later \ ing 49 counties in southern Nebraska on.” FARM/CITY representatives from CB Trucking in Beverly Page A6 and northern Kansas, including Cushing said the management plan \ \ The Ellsworth County Ellsworth County. includes a lengthy list of administra- that ripped through the former schoolhouse Medical Center board of Angel Cushing, a farmer and con- tive federal government regulations — more than a week ago. directors voted to purchase cerned landowner from Lyon County including those from the endangered As a result of the discussion, recycling operations new equipment that is and opponent of the national heritage species act to the environmental pro- expected to improve service. area, urged commissioners to sign a tection agency — that property own- will resume, thus allowing the Ellsworth County 150 Years of News resolution opting out of inclusion in it. ers in the NHA must comply with. NEWS Page A8 Want to know what’s on the “If you opt out of that and send a Cushing said the biggest concern she agenda this week at the clear message you don’t want to be Ellsworth County Medical See TOURISM, Page A5 Center? We have a calendar with the information you Wilson senior boys plus one are, from left — need. Donavan Lyne, Dylan Crawford, Cooper The Ellsworth Reporter celebrates a major milestone Weinhold, head football coach Tony Brokes, SPORTS Page B1 The Ellsworth High School Garrett Thielen, James Huck girls softball team crushed and Camryn Eberhart. Brandi McClure Little River. Also see the tennis and track results.

ETC. Page B3 Ever thought about join- Bankers Life ing the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of America? Dragon The Ellsworth Reporter turns 150 years old at the end Agent/Unit Field Trainer Deaths Bonnie Jo Memories Babcock of this year. To mark the milestone, we plan to publish a (1965-2021) Mary C. Herzog (1935-2021) Howard Lee cookbook with recipes from our readers and stories that Kempke (1934-2021) Alice Jean Killian (1948-2021) have appeared in the Reporter over the years. Bobby Lee Miller (1936-2021)

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COVID-19 by the numbers As of Tuesday, Ellsworth County had two active Many residents and former residents of Ellsworth County cases of COVID-19. On a SUBSCRIBE TODAY! scale with blue as the lowest and red the highest, Ellsworth County continues in the blue zone, according to the Wilson seniors stopped long enough Saturday night to have their photograph taken before the start of prom. Students and have worked at the Reporter. We especially would like local health department. their dates were served a formal dinner at the school and participated in promenade beforeLORI theFARMER/Ellsworth dancing began County to Independent-Reporter the night’s theme of “City of Lights.” Seniors are: girls, front row, from left — MJ Scott, Raina Garrard, Kami Thrasher, Bryna HIll and In County $44.25 Taylor Barham and boys, back row, from left — Dylan Crawford, Donavan Lyne, Cooper Weinhold, James Huck, Garrett Thielen Ross and Camryn Eberhart. Janssen’s contributions from you (along with any memories you Weather Elsewhere in KS $48.75 April 28 to May 4 Wilson revists editor’s murder would have of working at the Reporter). WEDNESDAY Editor’s Note 74/57 — This is Drug Store, located in Mostly cloudy the story about a city Following the fire, the Out of State $49.75 marshal and a newspaper the middle of Block 1, on Before and after the THURSDAY northeast Michigan Eagle’s office “took flight” published its last issue. 70/48 editor, both in Wilson, to the front room of the fire, the Echo and the Mostly sunny; windy whose legacy was Street, the main street in Eagle had accused the When the Hawkeye Wilson. St. Louis House, located vacated the rented rooms returned to Ellsworth one door west of the Hawkeye of stealing the FRIDAY 76/43 County by the editor’s The Eagle was just Eagle’s copy and printing above the Wilson State finding its wings when Echo office on Saline Bank in March 1889, the Sunny great-grandson. This is Street. it as its own. In July On-line only $39 the last of two parts. the devastating fire of 1888, the Eagle threat- Echo couldn’t resist The St. Louis House SATURDAY 84/50 Sept. 1, 1888, swept ened the Hawkeye, “[we expressing an opinion. BY CHERILEE WARD through Block 1, was a lively gambling The Echo reported the Mostly sunny; breezy hall, where guns would will] make the fur fly in a Special to the I-R destroying six businesses lively manner, unless you new bank’s “once beauti- Please send your recipes to SUNDAY 83/57 and scattering fiery ashes appear from under card ful and well-furnished tables when five aces leave your roost and Partly cloudy third newspaper, over the west side of defend yourself.” A week rooms will never look Wilson. were played. The Echo again like they once did. MONDAY 77/56 the Wilson Eagle, generously shared its after the fire, the Echo soared in during The Alderson printed, “Mr. Hawkeye, After one year occupan- A Drugstore burned to the printing press with the cy, the printing company Partly cloudy June 1888 and was pub- Eagle, but recovery was come down to earth from lished by R.J. Coffey. ground and the Eagle, on made the rooms look like [email protected] futile. The Eagle printed your lonely roost.” . TUESDAY 74/55 the store’s second floor, a soap factory had oper- The Eagle’s office was its last issue in February In October 1888, the Chance for storms lost everything except for ated there for half a cen- nestled on the second 1889. Hawkeye responded by floor of the Alderson a small job press and a saying, “wait and see the tury.” composing stand. The Echo had won the Old and new grudges fur fly.” But by December 1888, the Hawkeye had See WILSON, Page A7 Please also include your name and phone number so we can call you if there are any questions. NDEPENDENT NDEPENDENT I ELLSWORTH COUNTY I ELLSWORTH COUNTY -REPORTER -REPORTER 304 N. Douglas • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-5085 304 N. Douglas • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-5085 www.indyrepnews.com www.indyrepnews.com

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I -R Sports B1

LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter Members of the Ellsworth boys’ 4x400m Relay team — Luke Sharp, Trey Anderson, Joshua Rodriguez and Riley Stone — are headed for state. County athletes prepare for state track Ellsworth’s Anderson shines at regionals everal Ellsworth Bearcats qualified for state in three events during regional competition May 21 Sat Beloit. Leading the way was senior Trey Anderson, who qualified in all three events, including a 1st place in the 200m Dash. To qualify for state an athlete or relay must place in the top 4 of an event. Ellsworth qualified in the 200m Dash, the 4x100 Relay and the 4x400 Relay. “Just like many other regional meets I’ve been to, there were ups and downs throughout the day,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. “Trey ran an outstanding 200m race. The 200m is a deep race at state. Our 4x1 had a good race but I know we can still be better here. We had a great run in the 4x4. We dropped 5 seconds in this relay from league and left no doubt that we were in the top 2 on Friday. “Trey had a solid last leg but everyone went out and did their job in the relay. Luke has been consistent in the opening leg and our two freshmen runners did their job to keep us in the race and Trey closed it out. We probably have the least experienced 4x4 in 3A. “This group has only ran three races together and 3 guys on the relay are 1st year HS track athletes.” Going to state this weekend are: • Trey Anderson, 1st, in the 200meter with a time LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter of 22.58. Members of the Central Plains girls’ 4x400m Relay team — Brynn Hammeke, Jennah Jeffery, Monica • Trey Anderson, Luke Sharp, Joshua Rodriguez, Short, and Callie Zink — also will compete at state. Rylie Stone, 2nd, in the 4x400 with a time of 3:32.69. • Trey Anderson, Luke Sharp, Bradley Vopat, and Central Plains qualifies in six events Rylie Stone, 4th, in the 4x100 with a time of 44.42. Other results: entral Plains will send more than a half-dozen ath- Zink, 3rd, had a time of 4:25.31 in the 4x400. Callie Shot Put — 6th Madison Kelley 34’ 4 ¼” letes to state track this weekend at Wichita. Zink, 2nd, also qualified in the 800m with a dash of Javelin — 5th Kylan Turnipseed 111’ 1” C The girls that qualified for the state track meet: 2:37.50. 100m Dash — 5th Luke Sharp 11.39 • Sophomore Brynna Hammeke, 1st, in the high jump. • Lauren Oeser, 3rd, in javelin had a throw of 109’8. She cleared 5’5”. Her times were 1:01.18 in the 400m • Senior Tyler Holmes, 4th, tossed the shot put 43’07. At state in Wichita the top eight finishers in their Dash, 3rd, and 27.41 in the 200m Dash, 4th. • Sophomore Michael Laymon, 1st, in javelin had a races we be awarded medals. With the new state • Seniors Jennah Jeffery, Monica Short, and Callie throw of 151’04.50. schedule this year, Ellsworth will only compete Friday.

MOVIN’ ON

Courtesy photo LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter Luke Sharp, a senior at Ellsworth High School, signed a letter of intent recently to play football next Central Plains Oiler Michael Laymon, a year at Ottawa University in Ottawa. Pictured are, front row, from left, Luke Sharp, Kara Kratzer, his sophomore, and his javelin will be in Wichita this mother, and back row, Josh Homolka, EHS head football coach. weekend.

Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I B2 -R News ECMC recruits ‘big win’ for community

By AlAn Rusch In other business: and will be paid for using a not used will have to be amount of $1,541,624. Bair Ellsworth County I-R • Sandy Robinson of portion of the $6 million in returned to the federal gov- said the reason for the Wilson, who begins her four COVID relief funds ECMC ernment. increase is the COVID related llsworth County year term on the hospital received from the Department • Approval was given to the supplies, the wage incentives Medical Center will board July 1, sat in on the of Health and Human hospital’s 2021 Quality for ECMC staff working Ewelcome a new family meeting. Services. Two BD FX40 blood Improvement Work Plan. The through the COVID pandem- practice physician on Sept. 20. “I think she’s going to be a culture analyzers at a cost of plan’s areas of priority are care ic, and the addition of Docs That was the news Andrew real good addition to this $32,427, were approved. They transitions and readmission Who Care to cover hours of Bair, chief executive officer, group,” Bair said. will also be purchased using reduction, patient safety and provider availability in the delivered at the May 19 meet- • Director of Nursing Amy HHS funds. The purchase of community collaboration and Rural Health Clinic. There ing of the hospital board of Ranker said the hospital is a Mind Ray central monitor- integration. was also a reclassification in directors. working with Clara Barton ing system for the nursing sta- • Bair said the hospital had April of some pharmacy Bair described Dr. Eastin Hospital in Hoisington to tion was also approved at a a gross revenue from opera- invoices that were coded to Casey as “absolutely the top bring in general surgeon Dr. cost of $13,213.60. It will also tions in April of $1,926,589, the wrong account. The doctor on my wish list of doc- Patrick Stiles. The hope is Dr. be purchased using HHS compared to the budgeted reclassification resulted in a tors we’re trying to recruit.” Stiles will be able to see funds. Two trauma and three amount of $1,909,778. credit in other operating Casey grew up in Natoma patients at ECMC by the end regular stretchers and mat- “We did better than expect- expenses and higher supplies. and has family connections of August. tresses for the emergency ed,” he said. • No action was taken after there and in Ellsworth. She is • Several equipment room will be purchased from Deductions from revenue an executive session to discuss currently the chief resident in requests were approved by the Stryker for $85,532.52. They totalled $170,424 or 21 per- non-elected personnel (perfor- the Wesley Family Practice board. These include two will replace older models. The cent of gross revenue. mance). No action was taken residency program in Wichita additional Renewal by board approved the purchase Net revenue from opera- after an executive session to and will graduate June 30. Her Anderson windows for the of 18 new patient beds and tions for April was discuss proprietary informa- husband, Kody, is a pharma- hospital at a cost of $6,600. mattresses from Stryker at a $1,556,165. That was better tion regarding security mea- cist and has accepted employ- This will be paid using county cost not to exceed $375,000. than the budgeted amount of sures. ment with F&M Pharmacy. sales tax funds earmarked for They will replace older mod- $1,473,079. The next meeting of the “I’m as excited as anything the hospital. An Abbott iStat els. The purchase will be made Operating expenses for ECMC board of directors will to bring her to this communi- arterial blood gas analyzer for from HHS funds. April were up significantly. be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, ty,” Bair said. “This is a big $12,621.33 was approved. It Bair noted any HHS funds They totaled $1,799,080, June 16, in the administration win.” evaluates a patient’s oxygen received by the hospital and compared to the budgeted building conference room.

SCHOLARSHIP Wilson School & USD 112’s Student Of The Week

Ellsworth High School senior Teagon Nienke is the recipient of the 2021 Delmar Kohls Memorial Scholarship. The Delmar Kohls Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of a building contractor who also Anna Thielen valued education and lifelong learning. Delmar, his wife, and three children are all graduates of Anna Thielen is a freshman at Wilson High School. She is the Ellsworth High School. The scholarship is daughter of Kelly and Joey Thielen. Anna’s siblings are Sam and available to EHS students who are planning to Garrett Thielen. Anna’s activities include volleyball, basketball, attend a technical college or community college. track, scholar’s bowl, FFA, 4-H, CYO, and showing her horse. *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R The scholarship is funded with money raised at What Anna likes best about school is seeing her friends and the Delmar Kohls Classic Memorial Golf playing sports. Tournament, which was played May 8 at the Anna plans to attend college, but is undecided on a major. Ellsworth Golf Course. Nienke plans to attend Anna was nominated because she is a very involved student. Pratt Community College in the fall. She has that drive to succeed with whatever task is in front of her. Anna is a very kind and thoughtful student, who often thinks See this week’s COVID-19 update on of others before herself. Congratulations Anna! Page B3. It’s sponsored by the Ellsworth County Medical Center, the Made From Scratch County Health Department and the 527 27th Street • Wilson, KS 785-658-3300 Independent-Reporter.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 B3 May 27, 2021 COVID Resource Page

People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization can travel safely within the United States. Delay travel until you are fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated: • 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pﬁ zer or Moderna vaccines, or • 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. If you don’t meet these requirements, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated. Domestic Travel Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People If you are fully vaccinated, take the following steps to protect others when you travel:

• During Travel • Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. • Follow all state and local recommendations and requirements, including mask wearing and social distancing. • After Travel • Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms. • Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements. You do NOT need to get tested or self-quarantine if you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 3 months. You should still follow all other travel recommendations. Check Travel Restrictions State, local, and territorial governments may have travel restrictions in place, including testing requirements, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine requirements upon arrival. For up-to-date information and travel guidance, check the state or territorial and local health department where you are, along your route, and where you are going. Prepare to be ﬂ exible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel. Follow all state, local, and territorial travel restrictions. If traveling by air, check if your airline requires any health information, testing, or other documents. *All information is directly from the cdc and can be found online at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

Still Needing your Vaccination? Ellsworth County Health Dept. and Ellsworth County Medical Center is hosting a Vaccine Clinic on Saturday June 5th (9am-12pm) in the ECMC Clinic Parking Lot. Clinic will be a drive-thru style for added convenience and will be offering all 3 vaccines for recipients to choose from. Vaccine is offered to anyone 12 and older (guardian must be present).

All vaccine recipients will be entered into a drawing for the following prizes: • 65 qt. Yeti Cooler with LED Cooler Lights • Pelican Bandit NXT 100 Kayak with Kayak Paddle and Life Vest • Airpod Pros with Waterproof case

Special thanks to the Kansas Leadership Center and the Kansas Beats the Virus Campaign for their assistance in making this event happen! Ellsworth Co. 1604 Aylward Ave. • Ellsworth, KS 67439 Main # 785-472-3111 | Clinic # 785-810-1177 Health Department www.ewmed.com 1603 Aylward Ave. • Ellsworth, KS • 785-472-4488

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Kansas Works Ellsworth County Health Department Ellsworth County Economic Development 785-827-9383 • https://kansasworks.com/ada/r Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 114 ½ N. Douglas Ave., Ellsworth, Ks. 785-472-9204 1603 Aylward, Ellsworth, Ks., 785-472-4488 • Ellsworth County Ecomonic Development is dedicated to • Accurate Covid-19 information improving the lives of citizens of Ellsworth County through CHILDREN & YOUTH SUPPORT • Health services including injections, laboratory services, physical recruitment, retention, and expansion of goods and services exams, school physicals, develop mental screening, child hood and offered in Ellsworth County. seasonal immunizations, home health services, off-site health JH Robbins Memorial Library screening clinics, women’s health, family planning services, the 219 N. Lincoln Ave., Ellsworth, Ks. 785-472-3969 maternal and infant program and the WIC special supplemental Older Kansans Employment Program nutritional program for women, infants and children, and more. 785-827-4857 Lang Memorial Library • Many health services on a sliding scale • Information on USDA Commodities Food Distribution (income 2405 Avenue F, Wilson, Ks. 785-658-3648 Good Samaritan Home Health limits set by USDA) 1161 Hoeger Ln, Ellsworth, Ks. 785-472-3338 Central Kansas Mental Health Center FOOD, CLOTHING & HOME GOODS 1602 Aylward, inside Ellsworth Medical Center 785-823-6322 or 800-794-8281 Angel’s Care Home Health www.ckmhc.org 785-658-5681 USDA Commodities Food Distribution • Therapy for all ages, medication management, crisis services, (income limits set by USDA) public education and more. Always accepting new patients! Domestic Violence Association of Central • For information on Ellsworth County distribution Kansas contact Anita Hoffhines at 785-531-0160 Ellsworth County Medical Center 785-827-5862 1604 Aylward Ave, Ellsworth, KS • (785) 472-3111 • www.ewmed.com https://www.dvack.org Ellsworth County Food Bank • Rural Health Clinics in Wilson, Lucas, Ellsworth and Holyrood (no income limits) Located at the Harvest Bible Church, 907 Evans, Ellsworth, Ks. Salvation Army • Set up Food Bank appointments from 8 a.m. • 5 p.m. on Tues. & Fri. 785-823-2251 • Call the Ellsworth County Health Department at 785-472-4488 for UTILITIES AND RENT https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/salinaMany services more information or to schedule an appointment. including energy assistance Ellsworth Ministerial Alliance Wilson Food Bank • Assistance with gaps in rent payments and utility bills. Call Exie American Red Cross of Central and Call Theresa Heinrich at 785-658-6252 for information Barber at 785-472-3232. Western Kansas 785-827-3644 Holyrood Food Bank Located at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 301 E. Nassau, Holyrood, Kansas Legal Services Ks. Call 785-252-3410 for information ELDERLY CARE & SUPPORT 888-353-5337 Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Program The Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Program is available in Ellsworth Ellsworth Senior Center/Council on Aging Veridian Behavioral Health on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 115 E. North Main, Ellsworth, Ks. 785-472-3032 785-452-4930 The van will be located in the parking lot of St. Bernard Catholic Church, • Ellsworth Senior Center is dedicated to serving the seniors of 911 N. Kansas Ave. Services available include: seasonally appropriate Ellsworth and the surrounding areas. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Inc. clothing, food, diapers, hygiene items, emergency assistance applica- Salina, KS • 785-827-6731 tions, Kansas Loan Pool Project applications, and information on other Wilson Senior Center services available through Catholic Charities. If you, or someone you 785-658-2388 National Suicide Prevention Hotline know, needs assistance, stop by the mobile outreach van. If you need 800-794-8281 more information of immediate help, contact Catholic Charities at 785- Holyrood Senior Center 825-0208. A person or family does not have to be Catholic to utilize this Lifeline Crisis Chat program. Temporary location is St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 301 E. 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B4 Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 Memorial Day Let us remember those who have sacriﬁ ced their lives in defending our great Country. ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES

ELLSWORTH WILSON HOLYROOD Monday, May 27 Monday, May 31 Monday, May 31 • 10 a.m. — Members of the Lloyd J. • The Memorial Day observance in Ellsworth will • 9:15 a.m. — Preparation and formation of parade at Legion Park. Schroeder American Legion Post 200 will call be a joint service by the Ellsworth American the roll of departed comrades at the Legion Post 174, the Ellsworth American • 9:30 a.m. — Parade starts and then halts at American Legion site in Holyrood. Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 174, the Ellsworth the Legion Park to place a wreath at the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 174, Veterans Monument. After the roll call, Pastor Dan Harders of the the Ellsworth American Legion Riders Post 174, St. Peter Lutheran Church in Holyrood, will give the Memorial Day address. the Ellsworth Veterans of Foreign Wars Post • 10 a.m. — Vicar Jacque Thornton will give 6485 and the Ellsworth Boy Scouts of America the prayer and the Girl Scouts will sing the Troop 84. National Anthem at the Wilson City Cemetery. After a reading of General Logan’s Order No. 11 by Don Walker, Les Vopat will read the roll call • The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the of deceased veterans buried in Wilson Ellsworth American Legion Post Home. The cemeteries. Michael Kratky will introduce the DORRANCE speaker is Jeremy Ehart, vice commander of ceremony speaker, Russ Partridge. At the Monday, May 31 the American Legion, Department of Kansas. conclusion of Russ’ speech, the Girl Scouts will • 9:45 a.m. — Parade begins on Main Street to After the service, the Legion Auxiliary will be sing “God Bless America.” Vicar Jacque Thornton Dorrance City Cemetery, where a Memorial serving a barbecued hamburger lunch. will then give the closing prayer and a firing Day observance will be conducted. squad will fire a volley salute. Taps will follow the volley. • 10 a.m. — Pastor Brenda Rogers of the First Lutheran Church in Dorrance, will give the invocation, followed by Robert Blehm singing • Program by members of Wilson’s the National Anthem. After the community Msgr. John F. McManus American Legion Post 262. recites the Pledge of Allegiance, Dorrance Mayor Bob Boatright will introduce the speaker, Jerry Bohnen, News Director at Radio • In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be conducted in the WHS practice gym. Oklahoma Network. • American Legion member G. Neal Thielen will read the Roll of Honor and members of the Dorrance American Legion Auxiliary Unit 334 will honor the dead. The American Legion Rifle Squad under the CLAFLIN direction of Justin Mermis, Sergeant-at-Arms, Monday, May 31 will fire the volley. Michael Anschutz will play • 10 a.m. — Members of the former Ralph B. Taps, and Robert Blehm will sing Amazing Praeger VFW Post 8668 conduct a Memorial Grace. Pastor Brenda Rogers, will give the Day service at the Independent Township benediction. Cemetery. Speaker is Pastor Bill Johnson of the UCC Church in Ellinwood. • Program by members of the Dorrance American Legion Post 334, Dorrance American Legion Auxiliary Unit 334 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 334.

• In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held in the Dorrance Community Auditorium. Fly Over Members of the Jayhawk Wing of the Commemorative Air Force in Wichita, including David Olds of Wilson, will perform a fly over on Memorial Day, weather permitting. A UC-78 Bobcat flown by Olds and Ben Sorensen is scheduled to fly over the Wilson cemetery at 10:10 a.m. Tony Mahoney of Dorrance will fly a bi-plane over Wilson cemetery at 10:20 a.m.

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Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter • Thursday, May 27, 2021 I -R Religion B5 A final farewell s Wanda and I continue our Directors of USLGA, I have met so for how we can be the hands and preparations to move to our Pastor many folks, nationally and interna- feet of our Lord Jesus, because we Anew home in Winfield and Jim Morford tionally, involved in the lavender belong to Jesus, and we feel real good merge our growing lavender propa- industry. I have spoken on several about that! gation business to Wanda’s son’s Pastor’s occasions at national gatherings of Blessings to each of you on your farm northwest of Winfield, we are Podium lavender growers, and been a strong journey as a servant of God. left to ponder and celebrate our past advocate against dangerous diseases and embrace a new beginning. being spread in lavender around the For all but a month and a half of globe. My working with researchers our marriage, we have made because in tangible ways I was seek- and most notably with Clemson Pastor’s Podium Ellsworth County our home. We ing to bring the best quality of life to University, has brought new friend- thank God for the opportunity to folks at their most vulnerable and ships and satisfying new discoveries. contribute in our own way to our unsettling time. In each thing I am and have been The Pastor’s Podium column area. Whether through my work at I look back even to my short time involved in, I ask myself, “How are is offered each week Good Samaritan, on the school on the school board, where today as you being the hands and feet of by a different pastor board, Wanda’s involvement in the I look at the softball and baseball Jesus?” There are no brownie points or lay person representing Chamber of Commerce, our green- programs and the news stories for anything you do, but it is a good an Ellsworth County church. house, beekeeping and involvement reported of their feats on the field, I feeling if what you do makes a differ- with the Kansas Honey Producers feel good in that I demanded of the ence in the lives of others. It doesn’t The week’s columnist Association, and most recently our Board and Superintendent that we have to be in some church setting ... is Jim Morford, retired pastor. work in the lavender industry, or survey the patrons to see if this is it can and must also include every even my work with a number of something the folks affected by such aspect of our daily lives. Let me ask The I-R is seeking additional writers churches in this area, we reflect with a program, wanted. My ear to the you: “Are you committed to being the for the Pastor’s Podium page. gratitude for the opportunity to be ground told me the community hands and feet of Jesus?” We would like to have all area involved in many facets of life here. wanted it, and so I am glad that The Apostle Paul was in a prison churches represented. The schedule Sometimes it is hard to figure out today both young men and women cell and wrote some good words for is rotated so no one writes more how to be the hands and feet of can develop their gifts in this area. all of us to live by. “Forgetting what than once every three months. Jesus in a world like ours and in On and on I can reflect how we is behind, I look forward to what is times like these. In every age, men have had good experiences and hope- ahead of me.” If the pastor or a lay person and women have struggled to know fully had an impact on the things we Wanda and I have enjoyed our at your church is interested how to best be used by God to serve have been involved in. I just stepped lives here among you, but we have a in writing for this page and is not on the schedule, please Jesus. I must admit that my 10+ down as the vice president of the US big adventure ahead of us, and even call the I-R at (785) 472-5085 years at Good Samaritan have to Lavender Growers Association, and at our age, we are reaching out to for more information. have been the most gratifying, though I am still on the Board of bigger and bolder plans and vision Church Services In Ellsworth County

Brookville ELLSwoRTh St. bernard’s Catholic holyrood First baptist United Methodist harvest bible Church Fr. Joshua Werth St. Paul United Church of Brett Denham, pastor Bill Gies, pastor Marc Compton, pastor 10th and Kansas, (785) 472-3136 Christ Old Highway 40, 114 W. Anderson, (785) 225- 907 Evans, (620) 562-0168. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. Debby Rains, pastor (785) 658-2499 6875 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome, must contact 301 E. Nassau, (785) 252-3410 Sunday service: 10:30 a.m. at church by Friday to attend. the church and on Facebook St. Joseph’s Catholic assembly of god St. Peter Lutheran page. Wednesday evening: 7 Msgr. James E. Hake Exie Barber, pastor, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Dan Harders, pastor p.m. on Facebook Live. West Third 106 W. Eighth, (785) 531-0067 LC – MS 209 S. County Rd., (785) 252- Discipleship Develop.: 9:45- Keith Emshoff, pastor 3275 First Presbyterian & bUShTon 10:30 a.m. (713) 906-8003 Sunday Service: 9:00 a.m. United Methodist holy name Catholic Worship: 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday school: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School follows. Mike Trow, pastor Fr. Rick Kotrba Evening: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Class: 8:30 a.m. 319 24th St. or 2424 Ave. F 296 Third Rd., (620) 562-3427 Wednesday Children/youth: Church service: 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church: (785) 658-2191 7-8 p.m. Fr. Tony Kulandaijesu Facebook Live at 9 a.m. United Methodist Smoky hill baptist Concord Street Sundays, Wilson 1st Diana Webster, pastor holy apostles Episcopal 1007 Evans. Contact Gary Oller, Masses broadcast on Facebook Presbyterian and United 213 Third, (620) 562-3393 104 W. Fourth (785) 252-3263. Live under St. Wenceslaus Methodist Churches. Service information not 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Church — morning masses at Salem United Methodist provided. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Church 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, 6 Immanuel Lutheran – ELCa Tom Reazin, pastor service p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Vicar Jacqueline Thornton, 517 Ave. E, (620) 562-3334 First Presbyterian 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study interim Amy Jo Hawley, pastor kanoPoLIS 2819 Ave. F CaRnEIRo 405 N. Lincoln, (785) 472-5557. First United Methodist United Methodist Church: (785) 658-2252 Carneiro Fellowship Center 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday, First Dennis Carter, pastor Dennis Carter, pastor 9 a.m. Sunday service Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m. service. 322 N. Douglas , (785) 472-3870 103 S. Missouri, (785) 472-4984 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Bill Bristow, speaker 9:50-10:20 Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday service 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Sunday service 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. wenceslaus Catholic doRRanCE Second Service including live TV ministry: 10:30 a.m. and Church First Lutheran – ELCa on Facebook at Ellsworth First. 12:45 p.m. Sunday St. Ignatius Catholic Fr. Tony Kulandaijesu Brenda Rodger PMA, Fr. Joshua Werth 2807 Ave. D, (785) 658-3361 417 Coleman Immanuel Lutheran LC – MS Refreshed and Redeemed 127 N. Missouri, Rectory (785) Masses broadcast on Facebook Sunday service: 8:30 a.m. Jan.- Luke Brown, pastor Church 472-4874 Live under St. Wenceslaus June; 11 a.m. July-Dec. 905 Stanberry, Church: (785) Mary Somrak, pastor Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Church — morning masses at 472-4045 Church: 307 Webb St., (785) 472- Guests welcome, must call 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, 6 St. Joseph’s Catholic Bible Study: 9 a.m. 9300 (785) 472-3136 by Friday to p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Fr. Tony Kulandaijesu Sunday Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. live attend. TV ministry: Sun. 4 p.m. and @rarnaz on Facebook gEnESEo Thurs. 7 p.m. wILSon geneseo United Methodist LoRRaInE Excelsior Lutheran – ELCa Guy Rendoff, pastor diVine hope nazarene First baptist Church Angie Sundell, pastor 407 8th, (620) 824-6498 Hoeger Chapel, Zach Ullom, pastor (785) 452-1959 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. 300 Bickerdyke Blvd. 320 W. Wichita, (785) 472-5334 Nine miles NE of Wilson at 888 UMW: 3rd Thursday - 7 p.m. (785) 472-1744 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Ave. C Sunday service: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday service: 8:30 a.m. Children’s Bible Club: 6 p.m.

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Virginia B. Urbanek Estate Mary L. Herrman Estate (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, May 20, 2021) Reporter, Thursday, May 20, 2021)

122 E. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln, KS ~ 785-524-4350 ~ www.ﬁnchtheatre.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS May 28-30; June 4-6 OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS Cruella In the Matter of the Estate In the Matter of the Estate PG-13 (2 hrs 14 min) Fri 7 pm; Sat 7 pm; Sun 3 pm of Case No. 2021-PR-000015 of Case No. 2020-PR-000024 June 11-13 - No Movie Tickets: 2 & Under Free; Adults $5; Virginia B. Urbanek, Deceased MARY L. HERRMAN, Deceased. Children 3-12/Seniors $4.00; Children’s Theatre ______Add $1.00 per ticket for 3D Movies NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT Kanopolis Ordinance for City Office Candidates You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ this court by Jay P. Parrish, an heir at law and Co-Executor THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Reporter, Thursday, May 20, 2021) of Virginia B. Urbanek, Deceased, and Co-Trustee of The You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in Urbanek Trust, requesting that the foreign will of Virginia this Court by Denise Susan Dohrman, the duly appoint- ORDINANCE NO. 2021-O-01 FILING B. Urbanek dated September 10, 2003, be admitted to ed, qualified and acting executrix of the estate of Mary L. OF DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY probate and record in this court; that no administration of Herrman, deceased, praying that her acts be approved; the Estate is necessary; that the will be construed and the the heirs be determined; the estate be assigned to the BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY following Kansas real estate owned by the decedent be persons entitled thereto; the court find the allowances OF KANOPOLIS, KANSAS: assigned in accordance with the terms of the will: required for attorney’s fees and expenses are reasonable Section 1. Any person desiring to become a candidate .012500 royalty interest in the Northwest and should be allowed; the administration of the estate for city office elected at large shall file with the county Quarter (NW/4) of Section Thirty-four (34), be closed; upon the filing of receipts, the petitioner be fi- election officer, before the filing deadline, established in Township Sixteen (16) South, Range Ten nally discharged as the executrix of the estate of Mary L. KSA. 25-205, and amendments thereto, a declaration of (10) West, Ellsworth County, Kansas. Herrman, deceased, and the petitioner be released from candidacy on a form furnished by the county election of- You are required to file your written defenses to the Pe- further liability. ficer as specified by the secretary of state. The nomination tition on or before June 11, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. in Ellsworth You are required to file your written defenses thereto petition must be signed by ten (10) of the qualified elec- County District Court, 210 N. Kansas, City of Ellsworth, on or before the 10th day of June, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the tors of the city. Ellsworth County, Kansas 67439, at which time and place District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas, at which time Section 2. Repeal of Existing Ordinances. All ordinances the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your writ- and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, and partial ordinances that conflict herewith are hereby ten defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon repealed. course upon the petition. the petition. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication once in the Ellsworth Jay P. Parrish Denise Susan Dohrman County Independent Reporter. Petitioner Petitioner ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Governing Body, this 11th day of May, 2021. ROGER PETERSON #09021 Michael A. Montoya, S.C. #13580 PETERSON & STAUDINGER LLC MICHAEL A. MONTOYA, P.A. CITY OF KANOPOLIS 221 N. Douglas 256 South Santa Fe Edward A. Hopkins, Mayor PO Box 398 P.O. Box 1220 Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 Salina, Kansas 67402-1220 (SEAL) 785-472-3l55 Tele. (785) 827-5505 785-472-4953 (fax) FAX (785) 452-9726 ATTEST: [email protected] Attorney for Petitioner Attorney for Petitioner Debra Stroede-Kralik, City Clerk 3t 6/3 3t 6/3 2t 5/27

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Lower SH River Supply Access District Amended Budget City of Wilson Health Nuisance at 2411 Ave E. (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ Reporter, Thursday, May 27, 2021)

State of Kansas, Ellsworth County, City of Wilson:

RESOLUTION NO. 10-2021

Being a resolution Adopted by the Governing Body of the City of Wilson, Declaring as a Health Nuisance Conditions Existing on Private Property located within the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas.

Whereas, The Board of Health inspected the following described tracts, to wit: Beginning at a point on the West Line and 75 feet North of the Southwest corner of Block One (1), in the City of Wilson, in Ellsworth County, Kansas; thence East on a line parallel with the South line of said Block, a distance of 100 feet; thence North on a line parallel with the West line, a distance of 25 feet; thence East on a line parallel with the South line of said Block, a distance of 23 feet; thence North on a line parallel with the West line of said Block, a distance of 136 feet, or to the North line of said Block One (1); thence West along said North line of said Block One (1) to the East line of Lot Five (5), in said Block One (1); thence South along the East line of said Lot Five (5), to a point 121 feet North of the South line of said Block One (1); thence West on a line parallel with the South line of said Block One (1), a distance of 100 feet; thence South on the West line of said Block One (1), to the Place of Beginning commonly known as 2411 Ave E Wilson, Kansas.; and Whereas, that said Board of Health declared the above described property contained: (1) Wooden pew & metal object in front of building (2) Piles of metal and windmill pieces at back of building (3) Trailer full of wood and debris at back of building (4) Old sinks & toilet at back of building (5) Old bicycles at back of building (6) Old windows at back of building (7) Barrels at back of building that are a public nuisance pursuant to Ordinance No. 638, Ordinance No. 678, Ordinance No. 729, and KSA 12-1617e, of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County Kansas; and Whereas, a letter was mailed with the described public health nuisances on the hereinbefore described property to the property owner Picture Rocks Ltd - Daniel Erdman on March 16, 2021 to correct the condition of the property with thirty (30) days; and Whereas, the property owner failed to request a hearing with the Governing Body of the City of Wilson, Ells- worth County, Kansas: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, declares since there has not been sufficient progress to abate the nuisances that if the nuisances as previously declared by the Board of Health, in their original list of items to be abated are not abated, then 30 days after personal service or certified mail return receipt requested of this resolution upon the owner, the governing body of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, through its Board 1t 5/27 of Health, shall hire and contract that the nuisances will be removed from the premises, and that the cost incurred by the City of Wilson shall be charged against the lot or Wilson State Bank v. Janet White Hearing for Floodplain Management parcels of ground upon which the nuisance is located as (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ (First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/ provided in Ordinance No. 638, Ordinance No. 678, Ordi- Reporter, Thursday, May 27, 2021) Reporter, Thursday, May 27, 2021) nance No. 729, and KSA 12-1617e, of the City of Wilson, Ellsworth County Kansas; and IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ELLSWORTH IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolu- OF ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT tion shall be served upon the owner in violation by per- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sonal service upon the person in violation; or certified mail Wilson State Bank, Plaintiff, OFFICIAL NOTICE return receipt requested; or in the event the whereabouts vs. Case No. 2020-CV-000034 of such person is unknown and the same cannot be ascer- Janet White, a single person; et. al. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL INTEREST- tained in the exercise of reasonable diligence, an affidavit ED PARTIES: to that effect shall be made by the Board of Health and NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE filed with the City Clerk, and the serving of the resolution Notice is hereby given that on Monday, June 21, 2021 shall be made by publishing the same once each week Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioner Room, 210 N for two (2) consecutive weeks in the Ellsworth County In- by the Judge of the District Court of Ellsworth County, Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, Kansas, the County of Ellsworth dependent/Reporter, the official City newspaper, and by Kansas, in the above action, wherein the parties above Floodplain Management and will hold a public meeting posting a copy of this Resolution on the premises where named were, respectfully, plaintiff and defendant, I, the to consider: such condition exists; and undersigned Sheriff of Ellsworth County, Kansas, will offer BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is ad- for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder (1) Revisions to Floodplain Regulations in opted in its entirety by the governing body of the City of for cash in hand, at the front door of the Courthouse in Resolution 2021R02 Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas, this 17th day of May, the City of Ellsworth, in said County of Ellsworth, State of 2021. Kansas, on June 18, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., of said day, For a more details or to see flood maps in advance of the following described real estate situated in the County the meeting call the County of Ellsworth Floodplain Man- Michael J. Peschka of Ellsworth, State of Kansas, to-wit: ager at (785) 472-4161. Mayor Lots Three (3) and Four (4), in Block One (1), in McKenzie’s Second Addition to the City of IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION (I.E. QUAL- Attested: Wilson, Ellsworth County, Kansas (the IFIED INTERPRETER, HEARING ASSISTANCE, ETC.) IN OR- “Mortgaged Premises”) DER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE NOTIFY Susan R. Kriley to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case, said THE COUNTY OF ELLSWORTH CLERK (785) 472-4161 NO City Clerk sale to be made without appraisement and subject to a LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED COM- 15 day redemption period as provided in the above pro- MENCEMENT OF THE MEETING 2t 6/3 ceeding. 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Central Kansas offers surprises galore BY LINDA MOWERY-DENNING Cowtown Days (Aug. 20-21); the Wilson Through their museums, cemeteries and Ellsworth County I-R After-Harvest Czech Festival ( July 30-31); other sites, Abilene and Hays also have and Fort Harker Days at Kanopolis ( July much to contribute to the western story. f all goes as planned, the summer of 9-10) are all back. Restaurants also are abundant. Grab 2021 promises to be an improvement If crowds aren’t your thing, Central some fried chicken and a homemade pie Iover a year ago, when a pandemic Kansas is home to two beautiful lakes — from Jayne Reilly’s Made from Scratch at turned the travel world — and life in gener- Wilson and Kanopolis. There’s also the Wilson and have a picnic at nearby Wilson al — upside down. Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure with its Lake. The Ellsworth Steak House also Fortunately, more vaccines to protect our- acres of animals and peaceful landscape. offers “to go” service or check out the menu selves against the virus are readily available Ellsworth is a prime example of the at Orozco’s Portales at Kanopolis. Either and — even if you don’t feel like traveling region’s appreciation of history. Silhouettes restaurant can send you to Kanopolis Lake to far away places, there is plenty to see and of a saloon girl and other Old West charac- with plenty of good food for dinner. do in Kansas. ters line the town’s plaza area, where thou- In almost five decades of writing about As always, natural and historic wonders sands of head of Longhorn cattle arrived rural Kansas, I never visit a town without seem to lurk around every bend of the road from Texas in the 1870s and were loaded finding something new and unexpected. You in this part of the Sunflower State. onto rail cars for delivery to markets in will have the same experience. I promise. Our goal with this 22nd annual edition other parts of the nation. So stay safe, stay healthy and explore the of Explore Central Kansas is to showcase At Kanopolis, visitors can walk the natural and historic wonders of home. You the region’s attractions. Many were canceled grounds that from 1866 to 1872 were part won’t be disappointed, but you might be in 2020; however, most are back, bigger and of Fort Harker, a major distribution point surprised to experience what was in your better than ever. Most have taken precau- for all military reservations to the west, backyard all the time. tions beyond the vaccine. including Fort Hays and Fort Wallace. Salina’s Smoky Hill River Festival, for In both Ellsworth and Kanopolis, it’s easy Linda Mowery-Denning is editor/publish- instance, has moved from its traditional for visitors to imagine the time when Gen. er of the Ellsworth County Independent and weekend in June to Sept. 2-5. Custer, Wild Bill Hickok and other Old Marquette Tribune. Her e-mail address is Ellsworth’s annual fireworks and West legends could be seen on the streets. [email protected]

Duggan and Wilson have their eyes on their favorite ice cold beer in the beer cave. To beat the Dog Days of Summer come down to Finke’s Retail Liquor and grab your favorite cold beverage.

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ALAN RUSCH/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter Wilson residents and others watch earlier this year as workers move a historic barn to behind the town’s Midland Railroad Hotel for use as an events center. History on the Move By AlAn Rusch There were, however, a couple of it was just an incredible relief it was Ellsworth County I-R brief delays along the route. First, the finally done. I was just thankful that driver of a semi-tractor-trailer had to everybody was there, that they could ILSON — Melinda be re-routed after pulling onto a road see it, because I thought it was an Merrill, owner of Wilson’s on the barn’s route. Second, a sign amazing thing to see. And I was happy WMidland Railroad Hotel, post had to be removed before the that I had such good barn movers.” appeared amazed as she watched the turn into the Midland grounds could Merrill said she has great respect for historic 1907 Levitt barn being moved continue. Leon Ball, owner of Ball and Son slowly from the Frank Princ farm on “Everything really worked out well,” Movers of Belleville, and his crew. the east side of town to its new home Merrill said. “We’re waiting for the “When you see the engineering that directly behind the Midland. ground to dry up a little bit. Then goes into one of those barn moves — “I could not believe how well coor- we’re going to drop the building onto it is unbelievable how they keep that dinated and smooth it went between the foundation.” structurally safe,” she said. the electric and the movers them- After that, crews will shore up some selves,” Merrill said. “Then when they of the columns to make sure the A need for more space came in at an angle to the foundation, building is sturdy. Merrill said she is Merrill said the Midland has always I thought for sure they’d be backing relieved the barn is home. had a limited amount of meeting up and coming forward, and they just “It’s been so stressful waiting for space. went right in. I could not believe it.” everything to happen,” she said. “And “So it’s always been a desire to have SUMMER 2021 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS PAGE 5 something where people could spread following the death of owner Al at the history being made in Wilson. A out and have a self-contained meeting,” Steinert. Princ donated it to Merrill. crowd of onlookers, including students she said. “So having a barn like this — The back bar from Al’s Bar and Grill, from Wilson School, gathered near the besides the fact that it fits into this which served the Muehlebach Hotel in Midland to watch the move take place. area and it came from this area — Kansas City, Mo. in 1934, will also be Among those was Mike Peschka, really supplies all of those needs.” used. Wilson mayor. Merrill said the barn is a tremendous Also on the right side of the barn “I applaud Melinda and all of her asset for Wilson. will be a door leading outside to the helpers for getting this accomplished,” “I think more people are moving garden. he said. back to rural Kansas,” she said. “You Beyond the bar on the first floor will Peschka thanked Merrill and all of have to have facilities for people if you be a prep kitchen, an HVAC room, the town’s entrepreneurs keeping want them to come back. I’m hoping and two handicap-accessible bath- Wilson alive and well. this will be a facility everybody will rooms. In the middle on the left side He said the barn will draw people to like.” will be an open dance floor for parties. Wilson and predicted the number will Merrill said the second floor, which match or exceed those who come to Big, exciting Wilson to see plans the World’s Merrill, has Largest Hand- big and exciting painted Czech plans for the Egg. barn, which she “This is has named the going to be Kansas awesome for Libations Club Wilson with and Social everything else Room. The plan we’ve got going is to have the on here. Just first floor of the being able to barn and out- watch it — his- side seating tory in the ready by making — is Memorial Day amazing to me,” weekend. Before said Susan that happens, Kriley, Wilson however, radi- city clerk. ant heat, air “It’s a great conditioning, experience venting and being able to plumbing will watch the be installed. A Courtesy Photo move,” said cement floor will Wilson’s Midland Railroad Hotel has been completely restored. Corie Soukup of be poured on the Wilson. “It’s pret- first floor of the ty exciting for the barn, then the interior will be power should be ready by Labor Day, will be community.” washed. Insulation also will be added. home to a small studio for an artist “I’m looking forward to seeing how Merrill said carpenters will restore residency program. There will also be it all comes together,” added Karen the horse stalls that were part of the a drop-down movie screen. Averitt, a new resident. barn when it was built for breeding. “That space will be for events, com- Merrill said people are excited to pany meetings, whatever the case may have a gathering place, especially after A brief tour be,” she added. the Wilson Opera House was gutted As customers walk through french The barn also is slated for a new by fire several years ago. doors on the west side of the barn, roof. “The Opera House used to take care Merrill said they will see two horse As for food and beverages, the barn of those needs, where people could stalls on the left side. menu will consist of Kansas barbecue meet and stuff. So I think they’re look- “One is an original horse stall,” she said. and offerings from state beer breweries ing forward to it as a meeting place for “Those will be private seating areas.” and distilleries. the town.” To the right will be a refinished bar “We will be smoking (meat) every So far, the Kansas Libations Club once owned by Merrill’s great-uncle, week,” she added. “Basically, we’re try- and Social Room has taken reserva- Tony Veverka. The bar, which later ing to support the Kansas economy.” tions from three local couples wanting became the centerpiece of Al’s Bar and to get married there. Grill at Wilson, was recently pur- Another draw to Wilson “It’s started off with a bang,” Merrill chased by Frank Princ and a partner Merrill wasn’t the only one amazed said. PAGE 6 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS SUMMER 2021

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Lucas/Russell/Hays/Great Bend You’ll want more than a day here’s nothing wrong with being Russell holds the distinction of being the Other attractions: weird in Lucas. In fact, the Russell former home of two retired U.S. senators. Grassroots Art Center, Lucas — This TCounty community of a little more Bob Dole, former Senate majority leader, museum has been open since 1995 and than 400 encourages weird. unsuccessfully challenged Bill Clinton for occupies three turn-of-the century native The town is known as the Grassroots Art the White House in 1996. The late Arlen limestone buildings on the town’s main Capital of Kansas. It’s home to a communi- Specter, who lived in Russell as a boy, rep- street. You’ll find the works of individuals, ty-based, first-run movie theater and resented Pennsylvania for many years. who like Samuel Perry Dinsmoor, devel- unique art experiences. A carved limestone bust of Dole can be oped creative environments as an expres- What student in Central Kansas hasn’t found on the courthouse square, 401 N. sion of their innermost dreams and visions. hopped on a school bus for a field trip to Main St. The square also is where Dole Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, the Garden of Eden, a concrete wonder returned to Russell in 1976 as the running Friday, Saturday and Monday; 1 to 4 p.m. that makes the town’s public Bowl Plaza mate of Republican candidate for president Sunday. seem almost understated? What’s Bowl Gerald Ford. (785) 525-6118. Plaza, you ask? Bowl Plaza is an amazing And, as long as you’re in the neighborhood, work of mosaic art that looks like a toilet drive a few miles to the west into Ellis County Deines Cultural Center, Russell — covered with “bling” inside and out. The and tour the amazing churches the Volga This downtown attraction is a non-profit women’s room is decorated in all things Germans built to celebrate God and their educational resource that enriches local cul- “girlie” and the men’s room is decorated Catholic faith. The best known is the Basilica tural life by providing artistic exhibits and with “manly” things. One of the world’s of St. Fidelis or the Cathedral of the Plains, as activities, musical events and concerts, edu- most artsy public restrooms, as the resi- it is more commonly called. cational and historic programs. Free dents of Lucas will tell you. Or head to Great Bend to enjoy the wildlife admission and accessibility to those with Lucas may be the most original town in at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. disabilities. Open afternoons; closed Russell County, but it isn’t the only com- Great Bend also is home to the Brit Spaugh Mondays. munity with things to do and people to see. Zoo. Information: (785) 483-3742. The Basilica of St. Fidelis “The Cathedral of the Plains”

The presence of this large church on the Plains of Kansas is a lasting testimony to the faith and hard work of a people whose roots go deep into the soil of this farming community The Deines Cultural Center is located at: of Victoria. 820 North Main Street in Russell, Kansas Come see the beauty of this church, and you will see why it was named one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas! *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R Free 601 10th Street • Victoria, KS • 785-735-2777 Admission! www.stﬁ delischurch.com

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The top two photos reflect the rugged beauty of Wilson Lake. The two lower photos feature Kanopolis Lake. Kanopolis State Park also manages nearby Mushroom Rock State Park, a picnic area with unusual geologic formations that amaze first-time and return visitors alike. Information: (785) 658-2465 (Wilson); (785) 546-2565 (Kanopolis).

Water and so much more entral Kansas and the scenic Smoky songbirds, and furbearers. Hills are home to Kanopolis and From the towering Dakota sandstone CWilson lakes. bluffs to the caves and crevices of Wilson is considered by many to be the Horsethief Canyon, Kanopolis and the sur- most beautiful in the state with its rugged rounding area also offer rugged beauty and shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and stunning vistas. The park is split into two rocky outcrops. The park and surrounding areas north and south of the dam and there wildlife area offer the opportunity to view are two federal parks, as well. Kanopolis and photograph deer, pheasant, waterfowl, offers more than 30 miles of trails. PAGE 10 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS SUMMER 2021

Recipes of Central Kansas entral Kansas is a tapestry of cul- bage. Some cooks also stir in a can of tures — the Volga Germans of cream of mushroom soup into the filling. CEllis County, the Czechs of Wilson, We can’t speak for everyone, but in my the Swedes of Marquette and Lindsborg, husband’s family — sauerkraut was a valid the Mexicans of Kanopolis. ingredient in almost any dish. Cream of They all have one thing in common, mushroom soup, not so much. great food. We thought it would be fun to feature some of the recipes that define a Kolaches few of the towns in this edition. Ingredients Spoiler Alert — Several restaurants • 2/3 cup milk (2 percent or higher is across the region also offer local dishes. best) Gella’s in downtown Hays serves green • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast bean and dumpling soup, Made from • 2 tablespoons sugar Scratch in Wilson offers kolaches, • 2 cups all-purpose flour Orozco’s Portales at Kanopolis has the • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted best Mexican food around, the name of minutes. Mix in milk, sugar, margarine, eggs, salt, baking powder, and 1/2 of the • 2 large egg yolk the Swedish Crown at Lindsborg says it • 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon fine salt all. flour. Beat until smooth; add shortening and remaining flour until dough pulls Or check out the cookbooks at Salina’s Filling: Smoky Hill Museum gift store, Kansas together. Place in oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. • 6 prunes Originals at Wilson and other area shops. • 1 tablespoon honey • 4 scoops very thick apricot preserves The recipes: Filling: In a large skillet, brown hamburger and • 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature sausage together. Drain, saving drippings Bierocks — • 1 tablespoons powdered sugar in the skillet, and set aside. Ingredients Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute •Sweet dough: For the egg wash: onion, garlic, salt, lemon pepper, and mus- •2 cups warm water • 1 beaten egg tard for 1 to 2 minutes. •2 (.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast • splash of heavy cream (or milk) Add the cup of water, cabbage, and meat •1/2 cup milk •3/4 cup sugar mixture. Simmer 30 minutes. Instructions •1/4 cup margarine, softened Drain any excess fluid. Cool until luke- 1. First: make the 3 different fillings. If •2 eggs warm-about the same time it takes the you want all of the kolaches to have the •2 teaspoons salt dough to rise. same flavor, triple one of the filling recipes. •8 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2. For the prune filling: combine the •1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder cookie sheet with non-stick spray. prunes in a small saucepan with the •1/2 cup shortening Punch down dough and divide (20 piec- honey, and add enough water to barely •Filling: es for appetizers; 10 pieces for entrees). cover the prunes. Boil, stirring occasional- •1 pound ground beef Roll each piece of dough into a 1/8- ly, for about 10 minutes. Mash them with •1 pound German sausage-casings 1/4-inch thick square on a lightly floured a fork as they cook. They’re done when removed surface and add filling (2 to 3 tablespoons most of the water is evaporated and it’s •2 tablespoons olive oil for appetizers; 4 to 5 tablespoons for thicker than jam. Set aside to cool. •1 medium onion, finely chopped entrees). 3. For the apricot filling: no work neces- •2 cloves garlic, minced Fold corners to the center and pinch to sary! Just have the apricot preserves ready •3 tablespoons salt seal edges. Place on prepared cookie sheet in a small bowl. •1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper with pinched edges down. Let rise for 1 4. For the cream cheese filling: stir •2 tablespoons prepared mustard hour. If desired, brush dough with melted together the room temp cream cheese •1 head cabbage, shredded (not diced or butter or egg wash (1 egg white with 2 with the powdered sugar until smooth. chopped) tablespoons water). Set aside. •1 cup water 5. Next, make the kolaches: warm the •1/2 cup melted butter Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 milk in a microwave-safe bowl for about minutes, or until golden brown. 30 seconds until lukewarm. The target Preparation Brush with butter (if not already done) temperature is 110 degrees. Once it’s at Step 1 and serve warm. precisely 110, add the yeast, sugar and 2/3 Dough: cup of the flour. Mix together well In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm Editor’s note — My mother-in-law water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 often substituted sauerkraut for the cab- See RECIPES, Page 11 SUMMER 2021 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS PAGE 11

Recipes Continued from Page 10 Guacamole Two tablespoons finely chopped white and let rise in a warm place until doubled onion (or red, brown or yellow) in size. One tablespoon finely chopped jalape- 6. In another bowl, add the melted but- no or serrano chilli (or other chilli of ter. Let cool briefly before stirring in the choice) (adjust to taste) egg yolk. Add this to the yeast mixture 1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste and mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/ salt, and mix very well. cilantro leaves 7. Next, knead the dough for 10 min- Two medium avocados (or 1 very large utes: The best way to knead is to smear one) the dough away from you with the heel Lime juice, to taste of your hand, and then fold the dough Optional: 1-2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, back onto itself from the side with your deseeded and chopped other hand. Lightly flour the board and your hands as you go. At the end of 10 Instructions: minutes, the dough will be soft, supple, Place the onion, jalapeño, salt and half and not sticky at all. the coriander on a cutting board and use 8. Grease a bowl with cooking spray a fork to mash until juicy. Or do this in a and add the dough. Cover and let it rise to ensure the rolls are done. (In the test- mortar and pestle — grind into a paste. in a warm place until it doubles in size ing process for this recipe, I accidentally Scrape into a bowl, add avocado and (you can do this in the oven using the under-baked a batch and the kolaches remaining coriander, and mash to desired ‘proof ’ setting). (At the end of this rise, sunk in the middle, so make sure the consistency. you could cover it and put it in the fridge inner kolaches are fully baked before Do a taste test then adjust to your to use the following day. It will deflate, removing from the oven). taste: salt, lime juice for sour, more chilli but it’s okay). 17. Let cool slightly, and then tear apart for spiciness. 9. Next, you want to evenly divide the and serve. If using tomatoes, stir through. dough into 12 equal portions. I do this by Serve with corn chips. weighing the dough, and dividing it by 12. Roll each dough ball into a perfect Green Bean and circle (see photo). Dumpling Soup Swedish Meatballs — 10. Line a 9” pie plate with parchment Ingredients: Köttbullar paper, and arrange the dough balls in it. Two potatoes, peeled and cut into bite From the Recipe Book: At this point, I press gently on the dough size pieces Superbly Swedish - to make a slightly oblong shape instead of Two cans green beans (one can Recipes & Traditions a perfect circle (see photo). drained); use regular cut, not French 11. Let the dough rise until doubled One medium onion, diced fine 1 T chopped onion (you can do this in the oven using the Three tablespoons salt 1/3 cup bread crumbs ‘proof ’ setting). Place ingredients in pot. 2/3 cup water, milk or cream 12. Preheat the oven to 375. Add enough water to cover ingredients. 3/4 lb ground beef 13. Once the dough balls have doubled Boil until potatoes are fork tender. 1/4 lb ground pork in size, use your fingers to make indenta- 1/8 tsp allspice tions for the fillings. Go deeper than the Dumpling Dough 1/8 tsp ginger indentations seen in the photos (the Two eggs beaten 1/8 tsp nutmeg dough continued to rise while I was tak- Start with tablespoon of milk 1 1/2 tsp salt ing photos, making the indentations fill One teaspoon salt 1/4 tsp white pepper in slightly). One cup flour 1/2 tsp sugar 14. Next, stir together the egg and You may have to add more flour or splash of heavy cream to use as the egg milk to create the right consistency. Sauté onion in butter. Soak bread wash for the rolls. The dough is not runny, but very sticky. crumbs in water, milk or cream. Add 15. Divide the jam fillings between the remaining ingredients. Shape into small kolaches, and then brush with the egg Once potatoes are done, drop dough balls. Fry in hot butter. Serves four as a wash gently (try not to get egg wash on into water a little at a time and let them main dish. May be frozen in a casserole the fillings). cook for five to six minutes while it’s still dish and baked, unthawed, at 350 degrees 16. Bake the kolaches for 18-21 min- boiling. for 1 hour. utes, until nicely golden brown. Use a Add one quart of heavy cream. Let sim- Add water or gravy to casserole before toothpick inserted into the center kolache mer until broth thickens. freezing. PAGE 12 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS SUMMER 2021

Invention, whimsy, and imagination LUCAS - The Grassroots Art Cen- magical land filled with birds, enter in Lucas is celebrating its 25th gines, masks and statues and you are anniversary with a Retrospective invited for a private tour. After exhibition Flying Free: 25 Years of lunch, Chris Poelma will show you Grassroots Art. Unique and original around Dan Beck’s carved limestone works of self-taught, outsider art sculptures and colorful garden that by 121 Kansas artists and 19 artists earned him the name “Local Deity” from around the country will be on in Wichita. ($20) display through Oct. 31, 2021. July 24: Great Bend and Sylvia. Bob Mix uses skills developed as a HAYS’ INTERNATIONAL AWARD W INNING Grassroots art highlights inventive- conventional metal fabricator to ness and the use of non-traditional create whimsical machines and crea- BREWERY & DINER materials. Works on view include tures at his home in Great Bend. EXPRESS LUNCH MENU • SEASONAL MENU • HOUSE BREWS a papier mache circus, limestone A drive to Sylvia will bring you to carvings, kinetic sculpture, draw- Don Brownlee’s 1912 farmhouse ings and paintings, fiber arts, and surrounded by a sculpture garden OPEN 11AM DAILY • LbBREWING.COM art made from repurposed, recycled, of stone and metal and a tour with and natural materials. Selected property owner Michael Murphy. by founding Art Center execu- Lunch at Prairie Oaks Inn included. 117 EAST 11TH DOWNTOWN HAYS tive director Rosslyn Schultz, the ($30) exhibition is appropriate for visitors Sept 14: Hays. Curly Leiker began of all ages and galleries are handi- making yard art from scrap iron 785.621.2739 capped accessible. Original gifts are parts in the 1960s. His mailboxes available in the Art Center shop. are found all over the U.S., and you’ll get a personal tour of his Three field trips to several sites workshop. After lunch, sculptor are coming up in June, July, and Pete Felten will welcome you to his September with conversations with Stone artists and site caretakers. Gallery where you will view his June 24: Wichita. Gary Pender- working process and the paintings *Ad designed by Ellsworth County I/R grass’s home place is a “Steam Punk” of Bruce Burkholder. ($20) SUMMER 2021 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS PAGE 13

Ellsworth celebrates its Cattletown Heritage every August with a Cowtown Festival and Rodeo. Ellsworth also has Robson’s Card & Gift Shop, which offers the largest selection of Hallmark cards and gifts in this region. Owners Ken and Alice Robson value customer service.

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Ellsworth combines past and present t’s been more than a century since Wild Information: ing Ellsworth’s past in more detail. Bill Hickok, Gen. Custer and other Old Robson’s Card & Gift Shop — (785) Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday IWest legends walked the streets of 472-3931. through Saturday. Ellsworth. Many say you can still feel that Classy Lady Boutique — (785) 472- Information: (785) 472-3059. history as you walk the streets of modern- 2277. day Ellsworth, a town filled with friendly Ellsworth Area Arts Council Gallery, merchants, interesting attractions and the You also can’t go wrong with a steak at 223 N. Douglas Ave. — best in central Kansas dining. the Ellsworth Steak House, intersection of In addition to monthly exhibits and a Each year, Ellsworth brings together Kansas Highways 140 and 156. Prime rib permanent collection that includes work the past and present with a Cowtown is a specialty. Owners Rick and Tina Davis by “The Kansan,” Charles Rogers, the gal- Festival that features cowboys, a parade, work overtime to make sure everything is just lery offers special programs and classes. live entertainment and a re-enactment right. And don’t forget to ask Rick about his Hours: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday that has become a Cowtown tradition experiences as a professional soccer player. through Friday. — the “Shooting of Sheriff Whitney.” Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Information: (785) 472-5658. The town’s marquee event was suspend- Saturday. ed in 2020 by the pandemic; however, it Information: (785) 472-3043. Ellsworth Municipal Golf Course — will be back Aug. 20-21. Ask any golfer. This is one of the fin- Information: Ellsworth Area Chamber (Of course, these aren’t the only restau- est nine-hole golf courses in central of Commerce, (785) 472-4071. rants in Ellsworth. Ellsworth offers Kansas. A pro shop offers beverages and Chinese and Mexican and pizza at light snacks and the course’s recently It’s almost impossible to go hungry in Gambino’s — and a game of bowling at updated community Room 900 offers a Ellsworth. Coach and Four.) variety of amenities, including big screen Downtown has Paden’s Place Restaurant, television. which offers a menu filled with barbecue and Other attractions: Information: (785) 472-4236. homecooked dishes. Nearby are several Hodgden House Museum Complex — interesting shops, including the region’s There is no end to the displays on the Ellsworth Historical Plaza Walking only Hallmark store, Robson’s Card & Gift museum grounds in the south part of Tour — Sample the flavor of Ellsworth’s Shop, Classy Lady Boutique, a women’s Ellsworth. You’ll find a livery stable, one- cattletown past as you stroll the plaza clothing store and the Petal Place, which room schoolhouse, Baptist Church, a area, where the drovers of the 1860s offers beautiful flower arrangements, food 1911 caboose and much more. About a delivered their cattle for shipment to items and unique gifts and decor. These year ago, the Ellsworth County Historical other parts of the country. places all have one thing in common — top Society also opened a research center on With luck, you might bump into one notch customer service. the grounds for those interested in explor- of Ellsworth’s modern-day cowboys. PAGE 14 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS SUMMER 2021

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Marquette’s Hidden Gem New distillery adds life to historic downtown

By Jennifer McDaniel downtown building they refer to as the While neither Stan nor Michele have Ellsworth County I-R Co-op Building. Soon, they began remod- any formal training, the self-described eling the future home of Smoky Valley distilling aficionados have spent years ARQUETTE — Most of Stan Distillery, which was built in 1919 by sampling wine, bourbon and other fine Von Strohe’s life has been spent Tom Collier for the Farmers Union spirits from producers throughout the Min the city. Co-op. With 16,000 square feet of space, United States. Over time, their travels As a child, Stan grew up in Denver, the building is the largest in town. In the have taken them from California’s Napa The Mile High City at the base of the past, Stan said, it’s been home to a gro- Valley to Fredericksburg, Texas, to con- Colorado Rockies. Later, after college, he cery store, a furniture showroom, a bar duct research, tour production facilities moved to Texas, and settled into another and an antique/boutique store among and sample various libations and concoc- large, highly populated city where tions. he spent nearly three decades as “I’ve always been intrigued by part-owner of a medical equipment the process,” he said. distributorship and his wife, Federal law governs the specific Michele, worked as a prekindergar- standards used in crafting distilled ten teacher. spirits like bourbon, and must be That was until last year when the strictly followed. In order to be couple made a major life decision to called bourbon, Stan said, the retire, sell their home, pack up their mash used must be made from at belongings and move to a small least 51 percent corn and distilled Kansas town to pursue their pas- at no higher than 160 proof. At sion for distilling fine spirits. Smoky Valley, new, No. 3 charred “I love the pace of a small town,” American White Oak barrels are Stan said. “It’s slower. People take used to age the bourbon. It’s the the time to stop and visit. A small new barrels which help contribute town is a whole different environ- to the spirits’ aging and color char- ment. I’m really excited (about) acteristics. At the time of bottling, being here.” bourbon must be a minimum of 80 It’s only been two weeks since proof, according to the American Stan put Dallas in the rear-view Bourbon Association. mirror, swapping crowds and con- Because the bourbon is crafted gested commutes for Marquette’s in small batches, the distillery, Stan slower pace. But there was nothing said, can carefully select the ingre- random about his choice for his dients it uses. Among those are new home. It’s where he’s always regionally produced grain through wanted to be. Central Prairie Co-op in Stan’s connection to Marquette Hutchinson and water from the was made years ago when he was a Longford Water Co. in Longford, young boy. Many summers, he Kan. boarded a bus or train headed for The underground rocks near central Kansas and his great-aunt, other uses. Longford, including siltstone, some scarce Mildred Holt, who eagerly awaited his Among the upgrades made to the forms of sandstone and other stones arrival at the regional terminal. Those building was an overhaul of the building’s make up a unique portion of the Kiowa summer visits are still vivid in his mind, electrical and plumbing system and the Formation, which naturally filter the especially his memories of helping other installation of premium distilling equip- groundwater. As a result, the water is local farmers during harvest. Even ment, which Stan, Michele and their son, naturally sweet, soft and of better quality. decades later, he’s managed to maintain Shane, put in place earlier this year. “We bring the water from Longford those friendships that started all those “It’s a pretty good-sized building,” Stan because the water is the biggest part,” years ago in a Kansas wheat field. said. “We love older things, and we love Stan said. “We proof our bourbon with everything that we can take and repur- Longford Water. Being a small distillery, Building the dream pose. It’s a neat old building, and so we we’re not here to take over the world, but Not long after the Von Strohes moved wanted to get it up and going so it could we want a really unique, small-batch to Marquette, they purchased an old be used.” bourbon. They’re a family-run business, SUMMER 2021 EXPLORE CENTRAL KANSAS PAGE 17

The Von Strohe family has increased traffic in downtown Marquette with the distillery they opened after visiting the town over the years. They also have promoted Marquette in other way. This spring, the distillery co-sponsored a bull sale with livestock roaming main street inside several portable pens set up in front of the business. The sale attracted a crowd, both in-person and on-line.

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and so are we. It’s a great match.” and Dewey’s. The product name was cre- Smoky Valley Distillery is located at “Water is important. When it comes to ated in honor of his grandfather, Bud 105 N. Washington St. in Marquette. whiskeys, the marketing for the product Von Strohe and longtime Marquette bar- The distillery’s gift shop is open from 10 is all around the water and the flavor.” ber Dewey Grooms. a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Currently, Smoky Valley is producing “I remember going to the barbershop Saturday, featuring Smoky Valley mer- two inaugural vodka flavors: Wild Plum and seeing how they always enjoyed chandise as well as its craft vodka variet- and Smoked Jalapeno, which can be smoking cigars and having a good bour- ies for purchase. Distillery tours can also sipped alone, mixed or poured over ice. bon,” he said. be arranged. More information can be “We experiment with flavors here,” he found on the business’ Facebook page or said. “We have some good ideas to make Experience Marquette by calling (469) 496-1458. some really good vodkas and bourbons.” The Von Strohes created the distillery “We always wanted to do something The distillery’s two-year-old straight as an experience to help draw daytrippers like this, and this was a great place to do bourbon was unveiled in fall 2020. and visitors to Marquette. The business is it,” Stan said. “It seems like small towns Bourbon is deemed “straight” when it’s designed as a tasting room where adults are going away, and with everything going aged for at least two years. 21-and-over can enjoy casually sampling on, maybe people will start to realize “Right now, we’re currently producing drink selections. Stan said he hopes to small towns are a great place to live and those two to get us by until the bourbon eventually include small appetizers, such raise a family. is ready,” he said. as a cheese platter, carefully paired to “I ended up where I wanted to be, and Though the bourbon is still aging away, complement the distinctive flavors found so if I can help the town and keep it Stan already has a name in mind: Bud in a specific bourbon or vodka. going, that’s what I want to do.”

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For a generation of Salinans, it will always be the ‘Picnic’ house

BY LINDA MOWERY-DENNING away, Salina Community Theatre, a It’s a pride that goes beyond “Picnic,” a Ellsworth County I-R building that stands on the site where movie they watched together for the first scenes from “Picnic” were filmed. time after having their offer on the house t has been more than 60 years since The movie, which was nominated for accepted. Salina residents — for a few days, at six Academy Awards and won two, was “We never stop driving up to the house Ileast — could stand across the street filmed in Salina and other central Kansas and being in awe of how stately it is,” said from the stately home on Country Club communities, including Hutchinson. The Marianne, a teacher at Salina’s Sunset Road and watch actors William Holden cast and crew were in Salina for 10 days. Elementary School. and Cliff Robertson perform a scene In those years, said John Lamone, who The home, built in 1927, was designed from the 1956 movie “Picnic.” grew up here and now lives in Virginia, by local architect Charles Shaver. Shaver Betsy Scholten was in middle school Salina was a typical small town. Teens is responsible for hundreds of public and that May and she and her friends spent many of their evenings driving up private buildings in Kansas, including thought nothing about taking the bus and down Santa Fe, greeting old friends Ellsworth City Hall. from their homes across town or asking and making new ones. Names associated with the house and their mothers to drive them so they could “Did you ever see American Graffiti? the lot next door to it include Salina watch the movie crew film parts of the That was us,” Lamone said in a telephone grainman B.K. Smoot, R. J. Labengayer, William Inge story about small town interview with the I-R. former publisher of the Salina Journal Kansas. Lamone was a sophomore at Salina and founder of KSAL radio, and Mary “It was a big deal,” Scholten said. “I just High School when “Picnic” came to town. and Paul Warden, who for years dressed remember how handsome William Salina would later have two high schools the women of Salina from their fashion- Holden was and Cliff Robertson was so — South and Central — but there was able downtown clothing store. Joe Rauh young.” only one in the 1950s. of Busboom and Rauh Construction Even from her place across the road as Much of the filming, Lamone said, owned the home at the time of “Picnic”. a spectator, Scholten was able to snag the took place at night, but the lights from “It’s part of Salina’s history — an inter- autographs of the two actors. She put the movie equipment made it seem like esting part, a unique part,” Greg said. them under plastic in a scrapbook with day. Greg and Marianne, who both have an arrow pointing to a photograph of “Everybody wanted to watch,” Lamone roots in Salina, met at a reunion and have Holden and a handwritten note, “My said. “The kids would climb up into the been together since. Greg owns and man- Dream Man.” trees and you could see their eyes.” ages rental properties. Scholten saved the scrapbook page Kim Novak, the film’s female star, visit- They originally purchased the home until several years ago, when she presented the high school and kissed one of the with plans to turn it into a bed and ed it to Marianne and Greg Lenkiewicz, students, Stan Dreuets, who would later breakfast. who have owned the home at 417 E. become a Salina dentist. Lamone’s young- Marianne said their goal was “to bring a Country Club Road for five years. er brother, Mike, still has a photograph luxury touch” to the Salina bed and Scholten’s middle school memories now of the kiss. breakfast market. reside in a shadow box in the den. However, John Lamone’s best moment To that end, they went to the city for a “I truly feel like this page belongs with came as he stood near the Salina zoning change to allow for a commercial this house,” Marianne remembers Community Theatre location on Iron enterprise in a residential neighborhood, Scholten saying during a visit. Avenue. He and two or three other remodeled the three bedrooms and large ••• youngsters were invited into Kim Novak’s master suite and added bathrooms and This story was written several months trailer, where she was being made up for reached out to the nearby Salina Country ago and appeared in the Ellsworth her next scene. In another part of the Club and other prospective customers in County Independent-Reporter. The trailer, Holden and director Josh Logan need of lodging for overnight guests. As newspaper sponsored a big screen show- talked as the starstruck teens stood in part of the zoning change, they weren’t ing of the movie Feb. 9 at the Salina Art silence. allowed to offer the house as a meeting Center Cinema as a fundraiser for the “I’ll never forget, I’ll tell you that,” John venue because of limited parking space. center’s educational programming. Lamone said. Despite the hard work, it wasn’t It’s typical of the value the city of ••• enough. Marianne and her mother, who Salina has placed on the arts over the You can hear the pride in the voices of also was involved in the venture, took the years. Downtown also features an art cen- Marianne and Greg Lenkiewicz when difficult step of closing the bed and ter, the historic Stiefel Theatre, the they talk about the brick house with the breakfast after two months of operation. Smoky Hill Museum and, several blocks white shutters and soaring columns. 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Photo courtesy of the Smoky Hill Museum This private home was used in the filming of the 1956 movie “Picnic.” house, but Greg still remembers the night They enjoy hearing stories about the to overshadow the previous owners,” she they were on the home’s porch, looking home’s history, especially as the stories said. “We’re truly appreciative of the out over the golf course across the road fade further into the past. Greg said only house and definitely feel like we were to the grain elevators northeast of their the home’s exterior was used for “Picnic.” meant to be here.” house. They both agreed the home need- There are no ed to be in the hands of someone who scenes on the appreciated its grace and beauty and inside of the would maintain its architectural integrity. house, but he has They were talking about themselves. heard stories of a “It really does take the right people for wrap party he has a home like this,” Marianne said. never been able to The Lenkiewiczs do their own yard confirm. work and other jobs needed to keep the Marianne thinks house in top condition. They also deco- it also would be rate at Halloween with bigger-than-life interesting to see spiders and add white lights at how the house has Christmas. changed over the “This is a house to showcase. It’s just a years. gorgeous, gorgeous home,” Marianne said. “We don’t want

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