The MIDWEEK Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Goodland1205 Main Avenue, Goodland, Star-News KS 67735 • Phone (785) 899-2338 $1 Volume 82, Number 28 10 Pages Goodland, Kansas 67735 upcoming events Kindergarten registration is April 17 Registration for kindergar- ten classes will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at West Elemen- tary School. Kindergarten is for children who have reached the age of 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2014. Be sure to bring your child’s immunization records, certi- fied copy of a birth certificate and a copy of their Social Security card. School en- try physicals are required. Each child will complete a placement evaluation in September. Sherman Rural firefighters and Kansas Highway Patrol troopers examined the Two people were injured in the wreck and taken to the Burlington hospital. Chevrolet Blazer that rolled due to a flat tire on I-70 near milepost three on Friday. Photo by Pat Schiefen/The Goodland Star-News weather report Two injured in I-70 rollover Friday 50° Two people were taken to Kit Carson Helus, 50, of Colby, was driving eastbound on coming to rest on the passenger side. a seatbelt, was listed as having disabling inju- 10 a.m. County Memorial Hospital on Friday after I-70 near milepost three at 1:20 p.m. Friday Helus was and her passenger, Larry Lynn ries. Helus, who had been wearing a seatbelt, Monday their vehicle overturned on I-70 a few miles when her 1998 Chevrolet Blazer developed Hensley, 62, of Oakley, were taken to the was listed as injured. east of Kanorado. a flat tire. The vehicle lost control and went Burlington hospital by Sherman County am- Sherman Rural firefighters responded to Today A Kansas Highway Patrol report said Stacy into the south ditch and rolled several times, bulances. Hensley, who had not been wearing the scene. • Sunset, 7:18 p.m. Wednesday • Sunrise, 6:18 a.m. • Sunset, 7:19 p.m. Arrest Midday Conditions • Soil temperature 43 degrees • Humidity 48 percent made after • Sky sunny • Winds north 33 to 44 mph • Barometer 30.03 inches incident in and rising • Record High today 82° (1930) • Record Low today 12° (1973) parking lot Last 24 Hours* High Sunday 64° A 27-year-old man was arrested Low Sunday 36° March 30 on drug charges after Precipitation none police received a call that he had al- This month 0.15 legedly been trying to get into cars Year to date 1.51 in the Walmart parking lot. Below normal 0.68 inches A press release from the Good- The Topside Forecast land Police Department said officers Today: Sunny with a high near were called to the Walmart parking 70, winds out of the northwest lot that afternoon. A woman report- at 15 mph and a low around 39. ed that the man saw her getting into Wednesday: Sunny with a high KU honors her car and attempted to open her near 80, winds out of the south- car door as she did so. The woman west at 10 to 15 mph and a low said that she was able to get the door around 45. locked just before the man pulled on Extended Forecast high school students the door handle. Thursday: Mostly sunny with Officer Jason Erhart responded to University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little (left) the area and located the individual a 20 percent chance of thunder- helped recognize seven Goodland students at the Kansas storms and showers at night, a in the parking lot. He conducted an Honors Program banquet Wednesday in Colby. The students investigation into the allegations, high near 67and a low around 42. included Bracelyn Redlin and Elizabeth House (above) as well Friday: Sunny with a high near 73 Tanner Pedersen was arrested on as Jarod Lake, Amber Perdew, Berkley White, Brianna White scene for possession of drug para- and a low around 47. Saturday: and Holton Witman. Mostly sunny with a 20 percent Photos by Steve Haynes/The Goodland Star-News chance of showers and thunder- See ARREST, Page 5 storms, a high near 71, breezy and a low around 38. Tourism group New exhibit open brainstorms ideas to bring visitors here local By Jayne Humphrey Pearce tor of the Convention and Visitors If you had walked into the base- Bureau. ment of the Mount Sunflower B The program featured Marci markets and B the last week in March, you Penner and WenDee LaPlant of would have been bombarded with the Kansas Sampler Foundation, 10 a.m. the sights and sounds of people who who led the group in brainstorming Wheat — $7.20 bushel were excited about Kansas and what and then led a trek across Wallace Posted county price — $6.80 Corn — $4.80 bushel it has to offer visitors. County with her “Kansas Explorer’s Posted county price — $4.79 In order to learn more and in- Club.” Milo — $4.44 bushel crease cooperation, 17 tourism Also leading sessions was Linda Soybeans — $13.87 bushel professionals including members Craghead, the assistant secretary Posted county price — $14.15 of the Northwest Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Millet — no bid Council, gathered for a 30-hour Tourism Department and the act- Sunflowers retreat in Sharon Springs on March ing head of Tourism for Kansas. A Oil current crop — $19 cwt. 25-26. Rather than sedately sitting running theme of the event was the Confection — no bid at tables, the tourism professionals opportunities to encourage visitors Pinto beans — $36 were collaborating in groups of two, to the area. (Markets by Scoular Grain, Sun Opta, shouting answers to quizzes, talking The Northwest Kansas Tourism Frontier Ag and 21st Century Bean. frankly to state officials about the Council is comprised of 18 counties These may not be closing figures. ) needs of the counties and mingling that cooperate in drawing visitors to Violin students Blair (from left), Mirari and Annika Linin played at the opening of the newest art freely as they discussed ways to the region for hunting, attractions, exhibit at the Carnegie Arts Center on Sunday. Seated is Martha Gunderson, who along with Pat improve the tourism experience in shopping and cultural experiences. Schiefen and Birkley Barnes, performed a concert on recorders at the opening. This month’s Northwest Kansas. The council works with publica- exhibit is artwork by students in the Northwest Kansas Technical College graphic design depart- Representing Sherman County at tions such as the “Ultimate Guide ment. It includes photographs, paintings and other work. Photo by Kevin Bottrell/The Goodland Star-News the retreat was Donna Price, direc- to Northwest Kansas.” about our 2 The Goodland Star-News / Tuesday, April 8, 2014 friends genesis and obituaries salvation army the calendar Genesis and Salvation Army are Ruth Elisabeth Jensen available year round to help those in calendar Bernadine Johnson residence, the 4-H Building. This class is need. Call (785) 890-2299 to speak Author and pattern designer located at 704 Walnut. For infor- open for second to fifth graders. Ruth Elisabeth Jensen, 89, Sher- Jensen; her parents; and infant to a volunteer. Melissa Stramel will discuss mation call 899-2338, 821-1275, For information call 890-4880. man County farmer and former brother Luther Fredrick Notz Jr.; activities the process of pattern making 890-2287, 821-1827, 890-3793 or school menu Kanorado City Clerk, died Friday, and a brother Miles E. “Bud” Notz. 899-4278 or order online at www. Tours of the 1907 Victorian from start to finish at 6 p.m. on April 4, 2014, at Good Sa- Survivors include a son prairielandfood.com. The Prairie Today: Breakfast - star span- House at 202 W. 13th are from 1 to Thursday at the Goodland Public maritan Society — Sher- Peter A. (Kay) Jensen, Pak will have chicken and broc- gled pancakes, sausage links, 5 p.m. Wednesday through Mon- Library, 812 Broadway. man County in Goodland. Jr. of St. Francis; three coli stir fry, split chicken breasts, fruit, fruit juice and milk. Lunch day. Closed on Tuesday. Melinda Daily, Sunflower Ex- She was born on Aug. daughters, Ruth E. (Dick) chopped beef steak patties, diced - chicken wrap with lettuce and The High Plains Museum, 1717 tension District FCS Agent will 13, 1924, to Anna Elisa- Stramel of Stratton, Colo., chicken breast, meat balls and sea- tomato, Spanish rice, steamed car- Cherry Ave., is open from 9 a.m. give a program on “Sleep: Want beth (Sherwin) and Luther Bonny L. (Carl Kaiser) sonal fresh fruits and vegetables. rots, fruit and milk. Wednesday: to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday It, Need It, Get It” at 2 or 6 p.m. Fredrick Notz at Denver. Walt of Quinter and Judi The specials are a grilled Cuban Breakfast - whole wheat bagel through Saturday and from 1 to on Monday at the Goodland She attended Sherman R. (Greg) Nemechek of style panini, tour of Italy, flat bread with toppings, fruit, fruit juice 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Tuesdays. Public Library, 812 Broadway. A Community High School Goodland; 17 grandchil- pizza, grilled ground beef patties and milk. Lunch - spaghetti, spin- The Carnegie Arts Center is good night’s sleep is essential for in Goodland. dren; and 27 great-grand- and cheesecake. ach salad, seasoned peas, garlic Jensen open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- a healthy heart. Healthy adults On Feb. 4, 1943, she and children. A discussion of “Dancing at bread, fruit and milk. Thursday: day through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. who are persistently deprived of Peter Alexander Jensen, Services will be at Rascal Fair” by Ivan Doig will Breakfast - breakfast pita with on Sunday and 1 to 6 p.m.