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Record
Thursdays high: 10
Overnight low: 3
24 hour precipitation: 0.36
Monthly precipitation: 0.56
Yearly precipitation: 0.71
24 hour snowfall: 7.10
February snowfall: 13.1
Yearly snowfall: 14.60
Saturdays Sunrise: 7:30
Saturdays Sunset: 6:00
Friday, February 7, 2014
The Abilene
County takes frst step in replacing bridges
By TIM HORAN
tim.horan@abilene-rc.com
The frst steps to replacing
new bridges in southern Dick-
inson County were approved
Thursday afternoon.
The Dickinson County Com-
mission gave the OK for en-
gineering services with Kaw
Valley Engineering at two loca-
tions during its regular meeting:
a metal bridge at 2260 1300
Ave. and a concrete structure at
735 Trail Road. The contracts
are not to exceed $14,430 and
$13,490 respectively.
County Administrator Brad
Homman said that both of the
damaged bridges are located in
the habitat of the Topeka Shin-
er, a minnow-like fsh, which is
an endangered species. Because
of extra U. S. fsh and Wildlife
requirements that must be fol-
lowed to protect the habitat of
the shiner, the county has re-
ceived a grant for four bridge
replacements.
Two bridges are being re-
placed this spring.
The Refector-Chronicle will
have more information about
the countys efforts to replace
bridges in the shiners habitat in
the Civic and Community sec-
tion of its Progress Edition to be
published later this month.
Commissioners also reviewed
increasing the cost to the 56
customers of Sewer District #1
at Talmage.
Homman proposed a $3
monthly increase to raise just
under $2,000 a year to be placed
in the equipment fund that cur-
rently has $17,000 in it.
Homman said the sewer dis-
trict was put in place in 1988.
Its pretty much a given that
in the future we will have to
replace some pumps on the lift
station. Its not going to run for-
ever, he said.
It has served us well, he
Huston
to lead
local
Scouts
Special to Refector-Chronicle
The Coronado Area Council of the
Boy Scouts of America has named
Kelsey Huston as the new Triconda
district execu-
tive serving Sa-
lina and its sur-
rounding area.
We are
pleased to have
Kelsey as part
of the Coronado
Area Council
Team, stated
Ross Munt,
chief operating
offcer of the
council. Kelsey brings a passion for
scouting and its mission that will ben-
eft our entire community.
Huston is from Saint Charles, Ill.,
a suburb just outside of Chicago.
She attended to high school at Saint
Photo provided by Kelly Cooper
Abilene sun dog
Three suns light up the eastern sky, near the corner of Seventh and Ash streets Wednesday morning. Often called a sun dog, the phenomenon is cre-
ated by the refraction of light from hexagonal ice crystals in the air.
House panel approves
gay marriage response
By JOHN HANNA
The Associated Press
TOPEKA A Kansas proposal for
shielding forists, bakers and others
from being forced to help with same-
sex weddings would let government
workers discriminate against gay
couples by citing personal religious
beliefs, gay-rights advocates argued
Thursday as legislators advanced the
measure.
The House Federal and State Af-
fairs Committee approved a bill that
braces for the federal courts striking
down Kansas ban on gay marriage.
The legislation would prohibit gov-
ernment sanctions and anti-discrim-
ination lawsuits when individuals,
groups and businesses cite religious
beliefs for refusing to recognize a
marriage or civil union, or to provide
goods, services, accommodations or
employment benefts to a couple.
But the bill also extends its pro-
tections to individual state and lo-
cal government employees, allow-
ing them, because of their religious
beliefs about marriage, to refuse to
provide services in certain circum-
stances to gays and lesbians. The
measure requires agencies to seek
a work-around if it isnt an un-
due hardship. Critics worry that the
language still encourages opting out
and have zeroed in on it in trying to
block its passage.
This isnt about wedding cakes.
This isnt about fowers, Tom Witt,
executive director of Equality Kan-
sas, the states leading gay-rights
group, said after the committees
vote. This is about giving govern-
ment employees the right to not do
their jobs.
The bill was introduced in Kan-
sas last month after federal judges
in Oklahoma and Utah recently in-
validated those states gay-marriage
bans. Kansas, Oklahoma and Utah
all are part of the same federal ap-
peals court circuit.
The committees voice vote sends
the measure to the House for debate,
possibly as early as next week. Sup-
porters said it recognizes that under
the state and federal constitutions,
Kansans not only worship as they
please but live out their religious be-
liefs in their public lives.
Weve gone from please respect
my beliefs and my rights to coerc-
ing individuals into participating
in something that is against their
beliefs, said Rep. Travis Couture-
Lovelady, a conservative Palco Re-
publican. Were trying to protect
those folks and their religious be-
liefs.
Provisions in the Kansas bill meant
to protect clergy, other individuals,
churches, groups and businesses are
similar to legislation that failed this
year in South Dakota, though the ef-
fort didnt specifcally cover govern-
ment employees.
Last week, the conservative-lean-
ing, Washington-based American
Religious Freedom Project, said
the Kansas bill is akin to religious-
objection policies in 11 states where
lawmakers have legalized gay mar-
riage, though the protections vary
widely.
Sarah Warbelow, state legislative
director for the Human Rights Cam-
paign, a Washington-based group
supporting gay-marriage, said law-
makers in multiple states have con-
sidered broader religious freedom
measures, including Arizona, Ha-
waii and New Jersey.
We are seeing reactions across
the country to marriage for same-sex
couples, Warbelow said.
A state agency in Oregon and a
Colorado administrative law judge
recently found that bakers refusing
to make wedding cakes for same-
sex ceremonies had discriminated
against the couples, though neither
state recognizes gay marriages.
Cases in other states have involved
refusals to provide fowers or take
photos.
Kansas law already prevented the
state from recognizing same-sex
marriages in 2005, when voters by
a 70 percent margin approved an
amendment to the state constitution
banning such unions.
In addition, the states anti-dis-
crimination laws dont include sexu-
al orientation or gender identity, and
critics of the bill argue that business-
Photo provided
One of the bridges at 2260 1300 Ave. that Dickinson County is looking to replace.
See: Scouts, Page 6
Weve gone from please respect my beliefs and my rights to coerc-
ing individuals into participating in something that is against their
beliefs. Were trying to protect those folks and their religious beliefs.
Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady
See: Marriage, Page 6
See: County, Page 6
Storm
trims
weather
days at
USD 435
By TIFFANY RONEY
tiffany.roney@abilene-rc.com
Though the Abilene district has
already used four of its fve inclem-
ent weather days three this week
for snow and one for cold weather
in January Superintendent De-
nise Guy said the school year prob-
ably wont be lengthened into the
summer. Instead, if the district uses
more than its allotted days, Guy and
her colleagues have different ways of
making up the time.
In the past, I know theyve added
minutes to before school and after
school, Guy said of the principals
and boards decision. I dont re-
call that weve ever added a day or
anything like that. I dont know that
weve ever gone over that many days
that weve had to add a day. Usually,
its just by the minute.
Though the district has one inclem-
ent weather day left, safety of the stu-
dents is the deciding factor on when
See: School, Page 6
Kelsey Huston
Special to Reector-Chronicle
For the second straight year,
Holm Automotive Center was
recently named one of North
Americas top dealers by
DealerRater.
The company was named
Kansas Dealer of the Year
for 2014 for Chevrolet, Buick
and Cadillac.
The program recognizes a
select number of car dealer-
ships throughout the United
States and Canada for out-
standing customer satisfac-
tion as expressed through cus-
tomers online reviews posted
on DealerRater.
We congratulate Holm Au-
tomotive Center for achieving
this distinction for customer
satisfaction amongst Chevro-
let, Buick and Cadillac deal-
ers across Kansas and look
forward to their continued
success through unparalleled
customer service, said Chip
Grueter, president of Dealer-
Rater. It was a tight competi-
tion among many outstanding
dealers throughout Kansas
and Holm Automotive Center
should be proud of this ac-
complishment.
Holm Automotive Center
was also the state DealerRater
Dealer of the Year 2013 for
Chevrolet, Buick and Cadil-
lac.
Holm has demonstrated
consistently high PowerScore
ratings for customer satisfac-
tion, placing them in the top
of their class. The Power-
Score is determined using a
Bayesian algorithm that fac-
tors the dealerships average
DealerRater consumer rating
and the total number of re-
views written about the deal-
ership during the 2013 calen-
dar year.
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Friday, February 7, 2014
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Kansas War on Poverty
W
e have taken great strides in
technology over the past 50
years, yet our poverty rate
has just slightly decreased. President
Lyndon B. Johnson brought attention to
poverty in 1964; the poverty rate was
around 19 percent then. The most recent
overall poverty rate from 2012 is only
down to 15 percent after 50 years.
Johnsons War on Poverty may have
begun over 50 years ago, but it has not
yet been won.
Specically, in Kansas, the census
shows a current overall poverty rate of
13 percent, which is lower than the na-
tional average. Unfortunately, the na-
tional childhood poverty rate is one point
higher in Kansas at 23 percent, according
to the Kansas Action for Children 2013
data, which is a nonprot organization
committed to improving the lives of
Kansans. This staggering number means
that nearly one in four children in Kansas
live in poverty.
There are many reasons behind poverty
and the solution is even more complex.
As stated by the U.S. Department of Ag-
ricultures Economic Research Service,
any individual with total income less
than an amount deemed to be sufcient
to purchase basic needs of food, shelter,
clothing and other essential goods and
services is poor.
One common reason children are living
below the poverty line is because of liv-
ing with single parents. The single-parent
head of household plays a large role in
poverty. Most single-parents are women
who are unemployed or under-employed.
Kansas Action for Children reported
that nearly 50 percent of Kansas school-
children received free or reduced price
lunches in 2013. In 2009, that percentage
was 43. This is a huge increase in a very
short amount of time.
This means when school is not in ses-
sion, many of these children on free or
reduced lunches are not eating, or are
maybe eating one meal a day. Sadly,
there are not many options for kids to
access free meals during the weekends,
snow days or summer months.
The War on Poverty continues on in
2014. The solution to poverty may take
another 50 years, but with dedicated
community members, churches, and
other community groups, we can do it.
If youd like more information on taking
part in the war on poverty, contact the
Dickinson County K-State Research and
Extension ofce at 785-263-2001.
Chelsi Myer is the family and consumer
sciences agent with Dickinson County
Extension.
FACS Report
Chelsi Myer
Dickinson County Extension
Holm Automotive
named dealer of year
Council announces Valentines bash
Special to Reector-Chronicle
The Arts Council of Dickinson County
is once again partnering with the Great
Plains Theatre to present the second an-
nual Valentine Event, the Totally 80s
Valentine Bash.
The event will be held at Great Plains
Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.
The Totally 80s Valentine Bash will
bring back all the fabulous things people
love from the 80s.
To make the evening even more hip,
guests are encouraged to don their 80s
duds. The party begins at 7 p.m. with a
social hour, followed by a viewing the
80s classic Top Gun.
After the movie, its back to the con-
cert hall for dancing and an 80s karaoke
contest.
If youre up for a second lm, Break-
fast Club will begin at 9:30.
Following that, more dancing, karaoke
and the winners of the karaoke and cos-
tume contests will be announced.
Tickets are $10 per person, or $15 per
couple, and are available now at Great
Plains Theatre, 300 N. Mulberry, 785-
263-4574, and at the Arts Council ofce,
203 N. Cedar, 785-263-1884 (cash or
check only).
Tickets will also be available at the
door. Ticket price includes heavy hors
doeuvres, 80s music, karaoke and two
movies.
Bar by donation will be available.
Space is limited.
The Totally 80s Valentine Bash is
presented in partnership with the Great
Plains Theatre in joint mission to pro-
mote the arts in Dickinson County. The
Arts Council of Dickinson County and
Great Plains Theatre are nonprot orga-
nizations supported by donations from
local individuals, businesses and organi-
zations.
4-H Club news
Chapman Shamrocks
The Chapman Shamrocks 4-H Club met at 6 p.m. Jan. 27
at the Chapman Elementary Cafeteria. Before the meeting
started, the club had a potluck. Afterward, the meeting was
called to order by parent President James Hedstrom.
The flag salute was led by Nancy Meyer, the 4-H pledge by
Loren Barten. There were no songs. Roll call was answered
by naming What year did you graduate from high school?
There were 20 members, 17parents, one leader and one
guest present.
RickHall, secretary, read the minutes from the previous
meeting. Loren Barten, reporter, stated that the report for
the last meeting had been submitted and published.
Katie Wieters, club Leader, reported on future club activi-
ties including 4-H Day, which is on Feb. 15. She told the club
to get ready for 4-H basketball, which will be in early March.
The program was by Mrs. Wieters, and she showed the
club how to make a proper 4-H demonstration.
The meeting was adjourned my saying the 4-H motto: To
make the best better.
The next meeting will be held at the Chapman Elementary
Cafeteria on Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Photo provided
Jodie Austin recently submitted this Hawaiian snowman to
the Abilene Parks and Recreation Departments snowman
building contest. To participate, contestants must build a
snowman and submit a picture including at least one of the
builders to aprd@abilenecityhall.com or mail the photo to
1020 N.W. Eighth St., Abilene, KS 67410. Submissions can
also be dropped off at the ofce located at the same ad-
dress. The contest runs through March 31.
Breakfast Optimist
Photo provided
Stephenie Klotzbach, family consultant at Heartland Pro-
grams, and Zane Baugh, junior wrestler for Abilene High
School, attended a recent Breakfast Optimist Club meeting.
Klotzbach was the guest speaker and told the club about
her work with parents and children ranging from health and
school skills to nancial literacy. Baugh was named the clubs
athlete of the week. Baugh had an 18-0 record when te
meeting was held and was ranked No. 4 in Kansas Class 4A.
Baugh is the son of Amy and Caleb Baugh.
Meetings
Abilene BOE
The Board of Education
for Abilene USD 435 School
District will meet at 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 10 at the Dis-
trict Office.
Agenda items include:
opening of meeting;
approval of the agenda;
consent agenda;
approval of minutes for
the January 13, 2014 regular
meeting;
High School, Middle
School and District Office
financial reports;
personnel update;
out of district atten-
dance and transportation
requests;
discussion of items re-
moved from consent agenda;
audience with patrons;
audience with patrons;
presentations;
Apple Distinguished
Program Award;
Board of Education
Award Presentation;
whats going on at
Garfield;
action/discussion items;
neighborhood revitaliza-
tion;
review BOE goals;
policy GARB - Reim-
bursement for Physical Ex-
aminations & CDL Licensing;
facility/capital projects;
2014-2015 calendar
options;
board-administrator com-
munications;
Keep Improving District
Schools (KIDS);
other;
policy review;
executive session;
adjournment.
Chapman
BOE
at Blue Ridge
The regular meeting of the
Chapman Board of Education
will meet at 6:30 Monday,
Feb. 10 at the Blue Ridge El-
ementary School, 1539 Hwy
18, Abilene.
The Governors Achieve-
ment Award reception at
Blue Ridge Elementary will
be held.
The regularly scheduled
meeting will start at 7 p.m.
Agenda items include;
introduction of guests;
adopt agenda;
minutes from Jan.13
regular meeting and Jan. 20
special meeting;
financial reports;
treasurers report;
petty cash reports;
food service reports;
payment of bills;
public communications;
Irish Foundation informa-
tion
PLCs;
MTSS;
21st Century technology
infusion;
student achievement
Blue Ridge Governors
achievement award;
special presentation;
6th grade science and
7th grade social studies
personnel;
principals contracts;
resignation;
out-of-district request;
principals scheduling
reports;
appoint negotiation team
members;
executive session;
adjournment.
Meeting notices are posted
at Abilene-RC.com.
Rural Vista
BOE
WHITE CITY The Board
of Education for Rural Vista
USD 481 will meet at 7 p.m.
Monday Feb. 10 in White
City.
Agenda items include;
call to order;
consent agenda approval;
adoption of February
meeting agenda;
public presentation;
citizens open forum;
correspondence;
governmental relations;
old business;
KASB policy review/
KASB new policies;
board goals;
new business;
vacancy board position;
Drivers Ed fees;
supplemental;
White City after-prom
request;
substitutes;
fiscal audit contract;
lunch expenditures;
purchase new vehicle;
budget outlook
administrative reports;
White City principal;
Hope principal;
superintendent
adjournment.
Meeting notices are posted
at Abilene-RC.com.
Solomon
BOE
SOLOMON The Board of
Education for USD 393 will
meet at 7 p.m. on Monday,
Feb. 10.
Agenda items include:
call to order;
pledge of allegiance;
reading of district mission
statement;
preliminaries: Consent
Agenda;
adopt agenda;
approve minutes of Jan.
13 regular meeting;
approve minutes of Feb.
2 Special Meeting;
budget hearing;
approve Republished
Budget to the General Fund
to the gain of $47,975.00 per
KSDE Audit;
presentations, proclama-
tions or other recognitions;
approve resolution to
declare Buses 92-7 and 92-
10 as surplus inventory;
reports;
superintendents
report/K-5 Report;
6-12 principal report;
committee reports;
Recreation Commission
report;
After-School Program
report;
discussion action items
approve bills;
budget;
technology update;
iPads project. Sixth grad-
ers received their iPads the
day we came back from the
snowstorm. Tenth graders
will receive them during the
week of Feb. 10.
facilities security update;
adopt the 2014-15 cal-
endar subject to negotiations
of holiday breaks.
consider approval of
summer school:
future agenda topics;
executive session on
non-elected personnel and
negotiations;
Adjournment.
Meeting agenda are pub-
lished at Abilene-RC.com.
Memorial
Health
System
The Board of Directors for
Memorial Health System will
meet at 12:30 p.m. Thurs-
day, Feb. 20 in the Conklin
Conference Center of Memo-
rial Hospital.
The agenda for the meeting
will be the same as the Feb.
4 meeting, which was post-
poned due to weather.
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Calendar
Friday
8 p.m. AA, non-smoking,
Catholic Parish Center, 210 E. Sixth
St., Chapman
Saturday
6:30 a.m. Christian Business-
mens Association, Green Acres Bowl
7 a.m. Gideons Prayer Break-
fast, Hitching Post Restaurant, Old
Abilene Town
11:30 a.m. Abilene Chapter of
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion meeting at the Farm House Res-
taurant, RSVP to Jean at 655-3827
6:30 p.m. Buckeye Saddle Club
meeting at M&R Grill
Sunday
2 p.m. Arts Council of Dickinson
County Winter Film Fest at Great
Plains Theatre, Life of Pi
7 p.m. Fraternal Order of
Eagles Auxiliary No. 2934, 207 Eagle
Drive
7 p.m. Clean and Serene
Narcotics Anonymous, First United
Methodist Church, 601 N. Cedar
7 p.m. Bingo at Abilene Elks
Lodge, 417 N.E. Fourth St.
8 p.m. Open AA, Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church Parish
Hall, 3599 North Field, Solomon
Monday
6:45 a.m. Abilene Kiwanis
Club, Hitching Post Restaurant, Old
Abilene Town
12:15 p.m. CZ PEO meeting,
Hitching Post Caf, RSVP to Iris
Schmitt
5:30 p.m. Family Connection:
Winter fun in the Gym, Abilene Parks
and Recreation, with meal
6 p.m. Hospice Bereavement
Group, St. Pauls Lutheran Church,
114 N. 18th St., Herington
7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 40,
First United Methodist Church, 601
N. Cedar
7 p.m. NA, Solomon Senior
Center, 119 W. Fourth St.
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IBM 176.20 +1.53
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McDonalds 95.17 +0.23
Microsoft 36.28 +0.10
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Sprint 8.18 +0.30
Boeing 125.40 +2.77
Home Depot 76.34 +0.18
Union Pacific 176.72 +1.60
UPS 94.95 +0.21
Wal-Mart 72.84 +0.02
Westar 33.04 +0.30
Source: Yahoo Finance
Grains:
Prices at 9 a.m. Friday:
Wheat $6.36
Wheat new crop $6.06
Milo $4.47
Milo new crop $4.23
Soybeans $12.83
Soybeans new crop $10.75
Corn $4.22
Corn new crop $4.28
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Notices
Lavera
F. Willey
Lavera F. Willey, 88, of N. Myr-
tle Beach, S.C., died Feb. 3, 2014,
in Topeka.
Willey was born Dec. 14, 1925,
at Solomon.
A graveside service will be held
2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at the
Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solo-
mon with the Rev. Mik King pre-
siding. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the
Solomon United Methodist Church
and may be sent in care of the Mar-
tin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home,
414 N.W. Third St., Abilene, KS
67410.
Shirley A. Rock
Shirley A. Rock, 80, lifelong res-
ident of Herington, died Tuesday,
Feb. 4, 2014, at the Salem Home
in Hillsboro
Funeral Service will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at the
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Herington, with the Rev. Troy
Slater ofciating; burial following
at the Sunset Hill Cemetery. The
family will receive friends Sunday
afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at
the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home,
Herington Chapel.
Memorials to the Salem Home of
Hillsboro; and they may be sent in
care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral
Home & Crematory, Herington
Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Hering-
ton, KS, 67449.
Fred Lorson
Funeral services for Fred Lorson,
age 89, of Hope, are pending with
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in
Hope. Mr. Lorson died Thursday,
Feb. 6, 2014, at his home in Hope.
Hospital saves boys hand
By MICHELE MUNZ
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ST. LOUIS (AP) When
12-year-old Devin Graham came
into the emergency room at a Wich-
ita hospital with his hand nearly torn
off by a rope, surgeons there could
only amputate. Calls went out to the
big medical centers nearby in Kan-
sas City and more than seven hours
away in St. Louis, to see if they
could save the hand.
The technical hand surgery re-
quires a team of skilled surgeons, an
operating room for hours and equip-
ment all of which experts worry
are getting harder to come by. Even
for hospitals with the ability, decid-
ing to amass the resources to work
though the night on a risky case is
not easy.
A physician at St. Louis Childrens
Hospital agreed to try. I wasnt
sure I was going to be able to help
him, and I had some trepidation
about asking a family to come all
the way here and have it be a major
disappointment, said Dr. Charles
Goldfarb, an orthopedic surgeon.
But I also think as a 12-year-old,
he has deserved every chance to try
and save his hand.
Repair was going to be especially
tricky, he said, because the rope
caused a wide zone of trauma
across the middle of Devins hand,
unlike the more precise and typical
injury from a sharp object. Chil-
drens hands are also smaller, add-
ing to the challenge.
A 50-50 chance of success. Thats
what Devins mom, Marla Graham,
said she was given. But odds have
never been in the Grahams favor.
Seems they are always ipping a
double-sided coin.
A year ago, Devins father com-
mitted suicide after being diagnosed
with Crohns disease, an inamma-
tory disorder of the digestive tract
that can be painful and debilitating.
Devins aunt had just died of the dis-
ease, after six years of being cared
for by the family. Devin also recent-
ly lost his grandparents, as well as
a neighbor. Six years ago, his older
brother was hit by a car while riding
his bike to school, leaving him with
a metal plate as his jaw.
And now, Devins hand was seri-
ously injured. He hurt it when he and
his mom were driving home from
school Jan. 14. They stopped to help
a panicked teenager in a truck who
had gotten his cargo trailer stuck in
deep mud, Marla Graham said.
She and Devin pulled on one top
corner with a rope to try to tip the
trailer on its side, and the driver
pulled on the other with a rope at-
tached to his truck. The truck went
too fast, ripping the rope which
Devin had wrapped around his palm
and index nger away from
them.
Marla Graham didnt hesitate to
put Devin on the hour-and-a-half
ride on a small airplane to St. Louis.
She was worried about money, her
older daughter at home, her dogs
and her house. But she had to try.
He deserves this, she said.
By 11 p.m., Devin was in the op-
erating room. Goldfarb said he and
his team worked until nearly 4 a.m.,
using wires to set ve broken bones
and sewing together severed arter-
ies and veins to revascularize the
hand. The tendons and nerves were
traumatized, but thankfully still in-
tact. In time, they should heal.
Devin whose 13th birthday
came while in the hospital was
released Jan. 24, 10 days after the
accident. With intense physical
therapy, he is expected to regain
good use of his hand within a year,
Goldfarb said, adding, Its great.
Goldfarb said medical centers are
increasingly not performing such
intensive and risky replants be-
cause the reimbursement espe-
cially from public insurance like the
Grahams have doesnt pay well
for the team of experts required, the
high-tech equipment and lengthy
surgery, which tends to be late at
night.
The trend is that people dont
want to do this type of surgery, he
said. Fewer places want to do this
kind of work.
Dr. Tom Barber, who serves as the
chairman of the advocacy council
for American Academy of Ortho-
paedic Surgeons and practices in
Oakland, Calif., said only two cen-
ters in the sprawling San Francisco
Bay Area perform hand replants,
and one only during the day.
Thats because of the complex
system needed to perform replant
surgeries, Barber said. A team of
highly skilled specialists must be
available at any time and have long
access to a high-tech operating
room.
To have people waiting 24 hours
a day for something that, in the Bay
Area, might happen once or twice
a week, Barber said. You have
a huge staff on call for something
that is very uncommon, and that is
hard.
Dr. Scott Levin, director of the
Penn Medicine hand transplant pro-
gram and chairman of the trauma
task force for the American Society
for Surgery of the Hand, called the
situation a huge crisis in hand trau-
ma that has been brewing for the
past decade.
There are many patients who are
candidates for a limb-saving proce-
dure that just cant reach a center
that does it ... who are told, All we
can offer is an amputation, Levin
said. You should not be told, We
cant do this, and we cant nd any-
one who can.
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The Born Loser
Frank and Earnest
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For Better For Worse
Baby Blues
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tience and moderation will
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tion can go either way. Dont
take chances when it comes
to how you earn your living.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
-- Stay calm, even if your
principles are questioned.
Avoid a confrontation that
may put you out in front of
others. Help those unable to
help themselves.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
-- Looking over your financial
situation and personal pa-
pers will help you feel better
about your future. Free your
life from encumbrances to
ease stress and open doors.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
-- Keep life simple, as add-
ing expenses or responsi-
bilities will lead to anxiety.
Avoid excess by eliminating
events and friendships that
are geared toward indul-
gence. Protect your assets
and health.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
-- Be careful what you say.
A difference of opinion could
alter your future and put you
in a defensive position. Lis-
ten, but refrain from getting
involved in a no-win situa-
tion.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
-- Dont lend or borrow mon-
ey or possessions. Feelings
of obligation to get involved
in someone elses plan will
not bring you closer to reach-
ing your goal. Choose whats
best for you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) --
Home-improvement projects
or helping someone will cost
more than you expect. Stick
to the truth and say whats
on your mind. Honesty is the
best policy.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
-- Make a point to reconnect
with old friends. Travel plans
that entail business or edu-
cational pursuits will pay off.
The connections you make
along the way will be reveal-
ing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
-- Joint ventures and risky
financial schemes must be
avoided. Extravagance will
result in additional worries
and stress. Caution must be
taken against minor health
problems or injuries.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
-- Aggressive behavior must
be monitored carefully. There
will be a fine line between
being helpful and pushy. Lis-
ten to whats being said and
act accordingly. Let your in-
tuition guide you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-
Dec. 21) -- Look before you
leap. Mishaps are likely if you
dont take precautions. Keep
your opinions to yourself and
avoid getting involved in an
unsavory dispute. Make love,
not war.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) -- Generosity will lead to
uneasiness. You dont have
to give in to demands from
people who are asking too
much. Offer suggestions, so-
lutions or physical help, not
money.
DEAR DOCTOR K: Im a
man. Why are my breasts sud-
denly getting bigger?
DEAR READER: Every-
thing that happens to a womans
breasts can also happen to a
mans breasts, including cancer.
Enlargement of a mans breast is
known as gynecomastia (guy-ni-
co-MAST-ia). It is usually harm-
less and is often reversible.
Its an oversimplifcation, but
basically a breast is flled with
breast glands and fat. Some men
have prominent breasts because
they are overweight. The extra fat
has deposited not only around the
belly but also inside the breasts.
Thats not really gynecomastia --
thats just fat breasts.
True gynecomastia is caused
by an enlargement of the breasts
glandular tissues, not by excess
fat. The glandular tissue is con-
centrated under the nipple, so the
nipple area is enlarged more than
the rest of the breast.
Gynecomastia actually is quite
common in kids. About half of
male babies have it, though it
goes away. Then half (or more)
of boys experience it at puberty.
It is usually mild and short-lived.
It is less common in adulthood.
But even then, the breast enlarge-
ment is usually mild and painless
-- although some men do com-
plain of tenderness.
The most common causes of
gynecomastia in adult men are
liver disease and certain medica-
tions:
-- Liver disease. One of the
livers many purposes is to break
down estrogens. Estrogens are
called the female hormones
and androgens the male hor-
mones, but the fact is that mens
bodies make some estrogens and
womens bodies make some an-
drogens.
Liver disease, especially alco-
holic cirrhosis, weakens a mans
ability to break down estrogens.
As a result, estrogen levels in the
blood often rise, which enlarges
the breasts. If liver function im-
proves, the breasts can return to
their usual size.
-- Medications. Certain drugs
may cause breast enlargement.
These include some drugs used
for heart disease and high blood
pressure (spironolactone, digox-
in, calcium channel blockers).
Some drugs that treat ulcers and
heartburn (such as cimetidine)
do it. Some drugs that treat pros-
tate cancer or enlarged prostate
(futamide and fnasteride) do it,
because they reduce androgen
levels. Even the anti-anxiety drug
diazepam can do it.
Finally, herbal remedies that
contain phytoestrogens (plant-
derived estrogens) can cause
breast enlargement. So can street
drugs such as marijuana, amphet-
amines and heroin. Men who take
or abuse male steroid hormones
can also develop gynecomastia.
If a person stops taking the of-
fending drug or medication, the
breasts will return to their normal
size.
Less common causes of gyne-
comastia include testicular can-
cer, an overactive thyroid gland
and testosterone levels that are
declining with age. These di-
verse disorders have two things
in common: low androgen levels
and high estrogen levels.
Breast enlargement in men is
usually more worrisome than
serious. Still, see your doctor
to rule out a more dangerous
cause. And if you feel a lump
inside your breast, as contrasted
with just soft swelling, defnitely
check with your doctor. Although
it is rare, men can get breast can-
cer.
(Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at
Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go
to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10
Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.)
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Pressure them
into going too
high
BRIDGE by
PHILLIP ALDER
Alfred Adler, an Austrian
psychiatrist who died in 1937,
said, There is no such thing as
talent. There is pressure.
True, if you wish to be suc-
cessful at the top level of any-
thing, you must be able to han-
dle the pressure. This applies
even at the bridge table. But
there is another form of pres-
sure in bridge -- pre-emptive
bids, which pressure the op-
ponents by removing bidding
space.
Look at the South hand. After
two passes, what would you
open?
In the first two positions,
one heart would be a popular
choice. But after two passes,
the dynamic changes. North-
Souths chances of making
game have diminished. It is
time to pressure West. Open
three hearts! Or, if that is too
rich for you, bid two hearts.
Now look at the full deal.
After a three-heart opening,
West would make a takeout
double and East would advance
with three spades. This con-
tract would go down after three
rounds of hearts are played, but
West would never pass with
such a strong hand. He would
carry his side into deeper wa-
ters.
At the table, South opened
one heart, West doubled, North
responded one no-trump, East
passed, South rebid two hearts,
and this ended the auction when
West very cautiously passed.
The defense was excellent,
though. West led the spade
ace: three, six, queen. West,
not fooled, continued with the
spade king, and East dropped
his nine, a suit-preference sig-
nal for diamonds (the higher-
ranking of the other two side
suits). West cashed his diamond
ace, gave his partner a diamond
ruff, got back on lead with the
club ace, and gave East a sec-
ond ruff for down one.
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Help Wanted 370
Marketing and Public Relations
Specialist
For a complete description of this position, its
required qualifcations, and to apply, see us on-line.
www.gchks.org
Geary Community Hospital maintains a tobacco-free campus and
gives hiring preference to non-tobacco users.
Geary Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Geary Community Hospital in Junction City
is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Public
Relations Specialist to join our team. This person
will work with the director, senior management,
as well as program and department managers to
develop and carry out day-to-day marketing and
public relations activities that promote a positive
image of the hospital, its services, and its staff in
support of the organizations strategic needs and
goals.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or
university in marketing, public relations,
journalism, or related feld required.
Must have strong communications skills.
If you are energetic and have the desire to be a leader in
our industry, then you are the nurse for us. Licensure in
the state of Kansas is required. Sign-on bonus for full
time employment will be discussed during interview.
Our ideal nurse must have strong leadership,
management, and long term care experience. Current
opportunities are for one FT weekend RN on our Health
Center and one FT LPN on our Assisted Living. Valley
View Senior Life is an equal opportunity employer.
We look forward to having you become
part of our growing team!
Please send your application to the following:
Rachael Falls, Human Resource Director
1417 W. Ash Junction City, KS 66441
Fax: 785-238-1167
Charge Nurse-RN and LPN
Come be a part of our family!
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Auctions 550
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
185.61 acres of Clay County
Chapman Creek bottom land & habitat.
Monday February 17th, 2014 - 7:00PM
St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church - Parish Hall
730 Court St., Clay Center, Kansas
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That part of the NE4 and the N2SE4 of Section 34-10-2 which lies south of
Chapman Creek and that part of the SW4 of Section 35-10-2 which lies south and west of Chapman
Creek all in Athelstane Township, Clay County, Kansas. This tract consists of approximately 185.61 acres
according to FSA measurements. There are 129.36 acres classifed as cropland including 93.73 acres
which are tillable acres and 35.63 acres of CRP. There are 56.25 acres of grassland, creek and excellent
wildlife habitat. The cropland and CRP acres are mostly Class I Muir (Mu) soil with a large area of Class
II Hobbs to the east and along the creek. The CRP is in three contracts. Contract 1020 consists of 10.71
acres with an annual payment of $199 through September of 2014, contract 1067 consists 14.08 acres
with an annual payment of $912 through September of 2015, and contract 987 cosists of 10.84 acres
with an annual payment of $848 through September of 2016. The new buyer to receive 100% of all future
CRP payments. The 2013 DCP was approximately $950 prior to sequester. The entire farm is open for
spring crops. This is one of the better producing farms along Chapman Creek. This farm is located just
west of Industry, Kansas on the north side of the road. From the south edge of Clay Center, Kansas follow
Highway 15 south for 16 miles to 4th Rd. then go west for 2.75 miles, through Industry, to the southeast
corner of the tract.
TERMS: 10% down day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or upon delivery of a merchantible title. Title
insurance and escrow fees are to be paid each by the seller and the buyer. Seller to pay 2013 and all
prior years property taxes. 2014 and future years taxes to be paid by the buyer. The property taxes for
this tract will be determined by tax authorities after the auction. New buyer to receive all mineral rights.
New buyer to receive possession of entire tract at closing. Contract, deed and down payment to be es-
crowed at Bolton & McNish LLC, 436 Lincoln Ave., Clay Center, Ks. 67432. This farm is in compliance
with all FSA program requirements. Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.
This farm will sell to the highest bidder sale day. Sellers and agents are not responsible for accidents. The
auction frm is working for the sellers.
NOTE: For details or a tour of the farm call Larry at (785)388-2137.
Larry and Laura Gibbs, Sellers
Auction conducted by Clay County Real Estate
Greg Kretz, Salesman and Auctioneer
Home: (785)456-9724 Cellular: (785)630-0701
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Public Notices 310
(First Published in the
Abilene Refector Chronicle
Friday, February 7, 2014)
ORDINANCE NO. 680 SUMMARY
On February 3, 2014, the governing
body
of the City of Solomon, Kansas
adopted Ordinance No. 680, levying
special assessment taxes on
certain personal properties in the
city to pay a portion of the costs of
internal improvements benefting the
properties in the Roelofsen Addition
Unit 1. A complete copy of this
ordinance may be obtained or viewed
free of charge at the Offce of the
City Clerk at City Hall, 116 W. Main
or at www.dkcoks.org under the Your
Community-Solomon tab.
The summary above is legally
accurate and suffcient as provided in
K.S.A. 12-3007.
MARK GUILFOYLE,
City Attorney
1T
Help Wanted 370
Abilene High School has an OPEN-
ING for a DEBATE/FORENSICS
Teacher beginning the 2014-2015
school year. This position will also in-
clude Personal and Lifetime Finance.
This is a certified position with quali-
fied candidates holding a current
Kansas teaching license. Please
submit resume and letter of interest
to: Abilene Public Schools, PO Box
639, Abilene, Ks. 67410.
EXPERIENCED HVAC & APPLI -
ANCE service person. Must have ex-
perience. 785-258-3355 Herington.
CNA/WARD CLERK, Med Surg
Dept. Full-Time, Includes every other
weekend. Kansas certification re -
quired. Must have excellent cus -
tomer service skills, be a team
player, and able to communicate well
- verbally and in writing. Excellent
benefits package. Great team atmos-
phere. Apply to: Memorial Health
System, Human Resources Dept.,
511 NE 10th Street, Abilene, KS
67410 or complete online application
at: www.caringforyou.org.
GARDEN CENTER SUPERVISOR
Kaw Valley Greenhouses is bringing
a Garden Center to Abilene and is
looking for a PM Supervisor. Sea-
sonal posi t i on worki ng l at e
March-late June. 32-45 hours a
week working outdoors. Must be
able to run cash register, put up mer-
chandise, water plants and work with
customers. Must be available from
3:00pm to 7:30pm M-Sat and 10am
to 6pm on Sundays, able to com-
plete daily bookkeeping, sales re -
porting and bank deposits. Pays
$11.50/hr. For more information and
online applications visit kawvalley-
greenhouses. com or cont act
800-235-3945.
HIRING FULL TIME & part time
cook. Apply in person at Ikes Place,
100 NW 14th, Abilene.
PART TIME PERSONAL Assistant
to assist with daily household duties
and childcare. Must pass criminal
background and drug testing. Send
cover letters and resumes to Box 82
c/o Abilene Reflector Chronicle, Box
8, Abilene, KS 67410.
TAKING APPLICATIONS to FILL a
position that requires a C.N.A. certifi-
cation, is compassionate, easy going
and has extreme patience. Requires
spending time with dementia type
patients in the evenings, doing crafts
and games. The position is part time
4pm-10pm including every other
weekend. Please apply in person at
Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in
Enterprise, Kansas. Pre-Employment
drug screen and background check
is required. EOE.
Help Wanted 370
Rock Springs 4-H Center, located 8
miles south and 4 miles west of
Junction City is accepting applica-
tions for a full time lead cook as well
as a part time cook. We are a 4-H
camp as well as a facility for confer-
ences, retreats, weddings and family
reunions. Benefits are offered for the
FT Lead Cook position. Successful
candidates will have 3-5 years of ex-
perience preparing great food and
should have knowledge of safe food
handling regulations. ServSafe certi-
fication a plus. Applications are avail-
able online at www.rocksprings.net
and must be submitted with a cover
letter to: 1168 Hwy K157, Junction
City, KS 66441, Attn Bev Knopp.
Questions regarding the positions
should be forwarded to Andra Thur-
low, Food Service and Hospitality Di-
rector at athurlow@rocksprings.net.
No phone calls, please.
THE CITY of ABILENE, Abilene Fire
Department is accepting applications
for Volunteer Firefighter this is a
on-call position only. An employee in
this position performs duties combat-
ing, extinguishing and preventing
fires. As well as operating and main-
taining fire department equipment
and apparatus. Applicant must be at
least 18 years of age with a valid
Kansas Driver's License, high school
diploma, or GED. Applications can
be obtained at the City Office, 419 N.
Broadway in Abilene, Ks or online at
www.abilenecityhall.com Position is
open until filled.
Musical Instruments 440
PIANO of the WEEK: Like-new Ever-
ett Console, cherry. Comparable
new, over $6,500. SPECIAL: $2,488!
Vi ew onl i ne at pi ano4u.com.
Mid-America Piano, Manhattan.
800-950-3774.
Automobiles 680
ENTERPRISE CREDIT UNION is
accepting sealed bids on a 2007
Chevy Equinox. 91,303 miles. Bid
form may be obtained at, and vehicle
may be seen at 109 E. 1st Street,
Enterprise, KS. Bids accepted until
Wednesday, February 19, 2014. En-
terprise Credit Union reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
FREE QUOTE INSURANCE, SR22,
pay by credit or debit card monthly &
discounts. 785-263-7778.
Rooms, Apts. For Rent 740
1108 N. WALNUT, 2 BEDROOM,
WATER, trash, & cable furnished.
No smoking, No pets. 785-479-1955.
ApArtments for rent
enterprise estates Apartments
1 Bedrooms Available
301 south factory
enterprise, Ks
phone: 913-240-7155
TWO BEDROOM LOFT apartments
on the corner of 3rd & Cedar in
Abilene. Recently reduced prices - If
interested, please contact Darcy
Hopkins. 785-827-9383.
ONE BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apart-
ment all bills paid, stove & refrigera-
tor furnished $450. 785-263-2034
(785) 762-5000
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Auto Lockout Service
Childcare
L&G Depot - 263-6645
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Computer Services
Christner Tech - 280-2599
The Teck Shop - 263-3424
Guttering
Gorilla Guttering - 785-280-1814
Hearing
Midwest Hearing - 263-2117
Housecleaning
Merry Maids - 263-2779
Insurance
American Family - 263-2512
Barbieri Insurance Serv. - 263-2287
Smart Insurance - 263-1920
State Farm Insurance - 263-2230
Mini Storage
Northwood - 263-3322/263-1829
Monuments
Lynn Peterson - 479-0122
Oil Change/Lube
Dons Tire - 263-7838
FasTrack Lube - 263-4341
Real Estate
Etherington & Co. - 263-1216
Black & Co. Realtors - 200-6300
Biggs Realty Co. - 263-4428
Remodeling
ADM Construction - 479-0765
Roofing
Best Roofing - 200-4595
Everett Larson - 263-7760
Jesse Howard Roofing - 280-3411
Security/Alarms
Crossroads Electronics &
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Abilene Rent-All - 263-7668
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Superior Sanitation - 263-3682
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Charles East and excelled in
the state champion color guard
team, as well as jazz choir, the-
atre productions and National
Art Honor Society before grad-
uating in 2009.
She was the only individual
from her graduating class to at-
tend a Kansas college Kan-
sas State University.
Huston graduated in Decem-
ber of 2013 with a major in
Wildlife, Fisheries and Conser-
vation: Wildlife Conservation
and Management Option with
a minor in Leadership Studies.
She was a member of both the
Kansas State Color Guard and
Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry
Fraternity during her college
career. However it was during
Hustons college summers that
she developed a love for the
Scouting program.
Scouting has been a life-
time journey for me, Huston
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Scouts
Continued from Page 1
es and individuals still could deny goods and
services to gay couples even if the states ban
on gay marriage were invalidated.
Supporters of the bill said claims that the bill
will allow agencies to discriminate are far-
fetched.
And they said the measure is even-handed,
protecting the religious rights of gay-marriage
supporters as well. Committee Chairman
Steve Brunk, a conservative Wichita Republi-
can, suggested that a business owner would be
protected if, for religious reasons, he refused
to make signs for anti-gay marriage picketers.
Marriage
Continued from Page 1
added. Our goal is to make
sure we have enough money
in that account to cover that
(repairs) and not have to make
a big jump all of a sudden.
Were hoping that a couple
thousand dollars a year over
the next couple years will
generate enough, $20,000 to
$25,000, to build up before
that happens.
Homman said that Paul Fro-
elich did a test last fall to re-
cord the sediment buildup in
the ponds.
He was remarkably pleased
that it has not built up as much
as he anticipated, Homman
said. We know for a fact that
sooner or later were going to
have to go in and clean that
out. Thats between $20,000
to $25,000, a number by to-
days prices. No more than it
has built up, we may be able
to get by another 20, 25 years.
We just dont know.
The pumps are not going to
last another 20, 25 years, he
said. The real moving target,
the unknown in the equation
is, we just dont know when
that time will come when we
need it. I would have guessed
we would have needed it be-
fore now.
The commissioners are go-
ing to review the increase at
next weeks meeting.
County Chairman Lynn Pe-
terson said Kansas Govern-
ment Day in Topeka scheduled
for Feb. 5 was postponed and
will be rescheduled. Homman
said the county is scheduling
a Township night on either
March 24 or 31.
The commission approved
the consent agenda, which in-
cluded the minutes of the Jan.
30 work session and regular
meeting and wire payments of
$9,468.89.
County
Continued from Page 1
to cancel school.
That doesnt mean that
if the weather is bad, were
going to force kids to go to
school, she said. It basical-
ly means that if we take more
than one more day, well
have to make up the time.
The number of hours stu-
dents need to be in school is
mandated by the state, Guy
said. Each district is audited
every year to ensure they
schedule in the appropriate
number of classroom hours.
Inclement weather days,
though, are decided district-
by-district through a calendar
committee, which makes rec-
ommendations to the board
of education. Teachers are
then required to comply with
the calendar, and the district
makes sure they build in ex-
tra days or hours to account
for sub-zero temperatures or
knee-deep snow.
Wed like to thank all the
people out there who are
shoveling snow and getting
ready for school to begin
back up, Guy said Friday
morning. They put in a lot
of long, hard hours, and their
efforts are appreciated.
School
Continued from Page 1
Employers add 113K jobs
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON Hir-
ing was surprisingly weak in
January for a second straight
month, likely renewing con-
cern that the U.S. economy
might be slowing after a
strong nish last year.
Employers added 113,000
jobs, the government said
Friday, far fewer than the
average monthly gain of
194,000 last year. Job gains
have averaged just 154,000
the past three months, down
from 201,000 in the preced-
ing three.
The sluggish job growth
could undermine hopes that
economic growth will ac-
celerate this year. But econo-
mists also say they expect
hiring to return to healthier
levels in coming months.
They note that solid job gains
last month in manufacturing
and construction point to un-
derlying strength.
Manufacturers, construc-
tion rms and mining and
drilling companies added a
strong 76,000 jobs combined
last month.
You rarely see expansions
in these industries without
the economy being in fairly
healthy shape, said Gary
Burtless, an economist at
Brookings Institution.
And more people began
looking for work in January,
a sign that they were optimis-
tic about nding work. Some
of these people found jobs,
thereby reducing the unem-
ployment rate to 6.6 percent
from 6.7 percent in Decem-
ber. Thats the lowest rate
since October 2008.
Investors seemed pleased
by the gures. The Dow
Jones industrial average rose
78 points in morning trading.
Soon after the report was
released at 7:30 a.m., inves-
tors pulled back from stocks
and shifted into safer U.S.
bonds, sending bonds yields
sharply lower. But then stock
futures rose back above the
levels where they had traded
before the news.
Auctions 550
Notice of Public Auction
March 4th, 2014
10:00 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Dickinson County Courthouse,
109 E. 1st St, Abilene, KS 67410
Property Ofered: Commercial Real Estate
located at 112 W 1st St, Enterprise KS, 67441
Property is zoned Commercial & Industrial and is Actual Width,
120 Ef Width 120 and Ef Depth 95.
Parcel number 021-104-20-0-40-07-002.00-0
Legal description - Lots Tirteen (13) and Fourteen (14)
and the South 75.0 feet of Lots Fifeen (15) and Sixteen) 16,
and Seventeen (17), Block Forty-Seven (47), North Addi-
tion to the city of Enterprise, Dickinson County, Kansas,
Together with the South Half of the vacated alley adjoining
said lots 13 and 14.
Lot size is 11,400 sq f and building size is 2,070 sq f
Minimum Bid - $7,800.
Under the authority in IRC 6331 and 6335 the property described herein
was seized from Darrin E. and Penny M. Cofman and will be sold at
public auction.
Only the right, title and interest of Darrin E. and Penny M. Cofman is
ofered for sale. If requested the IRS will furnish information about pos-
sible encumbrances.
All property is ofered subject to any prior valid outstanding liens in favor
of third parties against the taxpayer which are superior to the lien of the
U.S. Te US makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to
the validity, quality, or condition of the property or its ftness for any use.
No claim will be considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission
of the sale based upon failure of the property to conform with any repre-
sentation expressed or implied.
Payment term: 20% on sale day and balance due within 24
hours..
Notice of sale has been given in accordance with all legal requirements.
All payments must be by cash, certifed, or cashiers or check drawn on any
bank of trust company incorporated under the laws of the U.S., payable to
U.S. Treasury.
For more info: visit our website at www.irssales.gov or call Eileen Foy,
(504) 232-5649
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Rooms, Apts. For Rent 740
Now Leasing
Abilene Plaza Apts
(785) 263-7474
510 N.W. 2nd Abilene KS
Newer 1 BR units
62 + over
On site laundry
On site Management
Handicap Accessible units
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
AVAILABLE
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1 Bedroom Apts.
Water & Cable Paid
Walk-in showers
On site laundry
Senior
Community
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NEW YEAR
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$0.00 to move in
First month rent free
No security deposit
No applicaton fee
Chisholm
Manor
CALL 785-210-9381 for
more informaton
Ofce Hours:
Mon - Thurs 1pm - 3pm
Houses For Rent 770
(2) HOUSES, LARGE 3 bedroom/2
bathroom, fenced yards, pets ok,
large garage/basements, 503/521
Layton, Enterprise. Pictures/Info @
ahrn.com, 785-280-2024.
1 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 109 NE
12th. $615 rent,all utilities paid, car-
port & storage shed.
785-479-0806.
1 BEDROOM DUPLEX, 321 NE
12th. $450 RENT & $450 deposit +
References. No pets/No smoking.
263-5838.
1 BEDROOM DUPLEX, central air,
stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, extra
st or age i n basement wi t h
washer/dryer hookups. $400 rent,
water & trash paid. No pets.
785-452-0331
EXTREMELY NICE 3 BEDROOM,
brand new appliances, kitchen, etc.
$725 month/rent to own option. No
smoking. 785-479-0806.
One bedroom, two bedroom, three
bedroom & four bedroom (price re-
duced, $950) HOUSES FOR RENT!
Call 785-263-2034.
Services Offered 790
If you don't find the service you are
looking for here, check out our BUSI-
NESSES & SERVICES DIREC-
TORY too.
Real Estate For Rent 800
OAK CREEK STORAGE units avail-
able 10x10 & 10x20. 280-1113.
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Religion
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Alida-Upland
Cooperative Parish
Alida; Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Bethany United
Methodist Church
2 miles north of K-15 & K-18 east junction;
Worship, 8 a.m.
Buckeye Church
of the Brethren
Buckeye; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship,
10:30 a.m.
Carlton Presbyterian Church
Carlton; 949-2242, Worship, 10 a.m.
Chapman Valley Manor
1009 Marshall, Chapman; 922-6525,
Worship, 12:30 p.m.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
1179 Jeep Road, 479-2238; Worship, 10:30
a.m.
Enterprise
Seventh-Day Adventist
601 S. Bridge, 263-8922; Worship, Saturday,
11 a.m.
Enterprise United
Methodist Church
Enterprise; Sunday school, 8 a.m.; Worship,
9 a.m.
First Baptist in Herington
1 South A Street, Herington, 258-3207,
Worship 10:30 a.m., AWANA and Youth Group
Wednesday 6 p.m.
First Baptist of Enterprise
1697 2100 Ave., Enterprise, 263-8314; Wor-
ship, 10:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
Northeast corner of Broadway and McClar-
en, Herington, Worship, 10 a.m.
Grace Baptist Church
Chapman, 922-6258; Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Herington United
Methodist Church
358-2857; Worship 11 a.m.
Hope United Methodist Church
Hope, 366-7861; Worship, 10 a.m.
Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
Solomon, 655-2221; Sunday Mass, 10 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
of Shady Brook
2201 1000 Ave., 258-3003; Worship,9 a.m.,
Sunday School, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, 1st &
3rd Sundays
Industry United
Methodist Church
Industry; Worship, 9 a.m.
Longford United Methodist
Longford; Worship, 11 a.m.
Lyona United Methodist
257-3474; Worship, 10:45 a.m., handicap
ramp.
Mizpah United Methodist
1429 Sixth Road, Wakefield; 461-5515;
Worship 9 a.m.
Mt. Pleasant
Evangelical Presbyterian
1344 Daisy Road, rural Abilene; 479-2241,
Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m.
New Basel United
Church of Christ
1075 1100 Ave., Abilene; 479-5501; Wor-
ship, 10:30 a.m.
Rock Island Church
101 E. Main, Herington 258-3115 Worship
10:30 a.m.
St. Columbas Catholic Church
Elmo, 949-2250; Mass, 8:30 a.m., 2nd and
4th Sunday, and 7:30 p.m., 1st, 3rd and 5th
Saturday.
St. Johns Lutheran Church
2124 Hwy 4, Lyons Creek, Herington, 366-
7386, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Worship,
10:30 a.m., Communion, 1st & 3rd Sundays
St. Michaels Catholic Church
210 E. Sixth, Chapman, 922-6509; Mass, 9
a.m.
St. Phillip Catholic Church
Hope, 366-7353; Mass, 8:30 a.m., 1st, 3rd,
and 5th Sunday. and 7:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th
Saturday.
Scherer Memorial
Lutheran Church
317 W. 5th Street, 922-6272; Sunday
School 9:15 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Solomon Yoked Parish
(United Methodist and Presbyterian)
Methodist Church, 798-5336; Sunday
School, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m.
Sutphen Mill Christian Church
3117 Paint Road; Worship, 10:30 a.m.,
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Talmage United
Methodist Church
Talmage, 388-2271; Worship, 10 a.m.
The Lords Chapel
2994 Main, Talmage; Worship, 10:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church
426 Sheeran, Chapman, 922-6563;
Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Woodbine United
Methodist Church
Woodbine, Worship, 9:15 a.m.
Zion Brethren in Christ
997 Hwy 18, Abilene, 598-2450; Sunday
School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:40 a.m.;
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Abilene Churches
Abilene Bible Baptist Church
410 Van Buren, 263-1032; Worship, 10:30
a.m.
Brethren in Christ Church
11th and Buckeye, 263-1289; Worship, 10:35
a.m.
Calvary Free Will
Baptist Church
812 N. Walnut, 200-6118; Sunday school,
10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Worship, 7 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection
Sixth and Kuney, 263-1840; Worship, 11 a.m.
Community Bible Church
121 N.E. Fifth, 263-4025; Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Emmanuel Church
1300 N. Vine, 263-3342; Classic worship,
8:45 a.m., Discipleship, 9:55 a.m., Contempo-
rary worship, 11 a.m. Sunday, KidStuf, 7 p.m.,
Wednesday (Sept. - April), www.eumcabilene.
org
Faith Lutheran Church
1600 N. Buckeye, 263-1842; Worship, 9 a.m.
First Baptist Church
501 N. Spruce, 263-1190; Worship, 10:45
a.m.
First Christian Church
Seventh & Buckeye, 263-1204; Worship, 8
a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
First Southern Baptist Church
14th and Mulberry, 263-3834; Worship, 11
a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
1400 N. Cedar; Worship, 10:15 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
601 N. Cedar, 263-2623; Sunday Worship,
8:15 & 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m.,
Frontier Estates
601 N. Buckeye; Carlile Room, Sunday Wor-
ship, 11 a.m.
Grace United Church of Christ
803 N. Buckeye, 263-1408; Adult Sunday
school, 9 a.m., Worship, 10 a.m.
Household of Faith
Baptist Church
603 South Buckeye, Abilene; Bible study, 9:30
a.m.; Worship, 10:40 a.m.; Evening service, 6
p.m.
Kingdom Hall
of Jehovahs Witnesses
1413 N.W. Third, 263-2710; Worship, 10 a.m.
LifeHouse Church
420 N.W. Second, 263-9894; Sunday service,
9 and 11 a.m., www.lifehouse-church.com
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1015 N. Mulberry; Service, 10:45 a.m.
New Trail Fellowship
Sunday Bible Class, 9:30 a.m., Worship, 10:30
a.m., Sunday; 7 p.m., Monday 2373 Flag Road,
Abilene; 263-2070 or 280-2533. www.newtrail-
fellowship.com
St. Andrews Catholic Church
311 S. Buckeye, 263-1570; Mass, Saturday,
5 p.m., Sunday, 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Buckeye and Sixth, 263-3592; Worship, 10
a.m.
Sterling House I
1100 N. Vine, 263-7400; Worship, 3:30 p.m.
Sterling House II
1102 N. Vine, 263-7800; Worship, 3 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
320 N. Cedar, 263-2225; Worship, 10:45 a.m.,
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
United Brethren
in Christ Church
202 S. Kuney, 263-1998; Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Village Manor
705 N. Brady, 263-1431; Service, 4 p.m.
Dickinson County Churches
New snow
By DANIEL VANDENBURG
Special to Refector-Chronicle
T
his last week, many
of us woke up to
snow on the ground.
Whenever it snows, I think
back to my childhood. My
close friend, Ralph, and I
would reenact scenes from
The Empire Strikes Back.
We would pretend that we
were on the ice planet Hoth,
battling against the Empire.
As we would run around, we
would make the sound that the
tauntaun would make. Within
a couple of hours, we would
have reenacted the movie, but
then we would continue to be
the Star Wars characters the
rest of the day. It was fun and
exciting playing around in the
newness of the snow.
By the end of the day, it
was obvious where we had
been. The snow was no lon-
ger smooth. Mud had mixed
in with the snow, changing
it from a white to a brown.
Footprints were all around the
yards. Imprints of our bodies
were scattered about.
It was also obvious where
we had not been. The snow
remained untouched, smooth
and pure. There was a great
difference between where we
had been and where we had
not been. Then at night, a new
snowfall would come and in
the morning, everything was
smooth and it became diff-
cult to see where we had been.
Much is the same with our
lives. We begin as children,
innocent and untouched by
the world around us. Then as
we get older, sin creeps into
our lives. At frst, it is just a
little spot, but enough to mar
the beauty of Gods creation.
As we allow the sin to take
hold of our lives, it begins to
destroy all of our beauty. So
much that we forget what it
was like to be innocent and
pure.
The night comes, the next
snowfalls. Everything is re-
stored and covered. Such as
it is with our lives, something
miraculous happens. We take
the step of faith and allow Je-
sus to work in our lives.
Then, what was once marred
and torn is now beautiful and
whole. All of our sins are
wiped away. We no longer
have any blemishes and we
become free of accusations
before God. But now he has
reconciled you by Christs
physical body through death
to present you holy in his
sight, without blemish and
free from accusation (Colos-
sians 1:22 NIV).
No matter how bad we de-
stroyed the snow, it was re-
freshed during the night. The
same is with you. No matter
how much sin is in your life,
your life will be refreshed
with Christ coming into your
life.
Ralph and I no longer play
Star Wars when it snows.
(Though I have been accused
of playing Star Wars all time
and I still make the sound
of the tauntaun when I run
through the snow.) We now
have the privilege of watch-
ing our own children play in
the snow. They make snow
angels, snowmen, and have
snowball fghts. Let us not
forget what it is like to be in-
nocent and what it was like
when Christ cleansed us and
presents us without blemish.
We can also be like youth in
the fresh new snow.
Lines
By BEVERLY SCHMUTZ
M,G,Z,E and Friends
O
ne of the times this past fall when
Zeph was staying with me he gave
me a sheet of white paper that had
pencil lines going in all directions on the page.
As he handed it to me he said, I really wanted
to give you a picture but I didnt feel like draw-
ing so here is this.
I have kept that picture or rather those lines
and treasure them as much as if he had truly
drawn a picture for me. I guess because he
thought of me it didnt matter what it looked
like. Actually he did a good job of matching
the lines in the different directions.
Isnt it funny how something so simple can
make one feel so special. I have saved all
sort of things Rob made for me when he was
growing up, and now I have a collection from
the grandchildren. Sometimes I look at those
things and wonder what was going through
their minds as they created them for me.
Do you ever wonder what the Lord thinks
when He sees the gifts we give to Him. Do we
give Him our best or do we not feel like it so
we do something just to show we are there?
God wants our best no matter how meager
it is, He wants our best so that He can then
give us His best. God is so good, and over and
over in the Bible He demonstrates His good-
ness. After all He gave us His one and only
Son to suffer and die for our sins so that we
could be reunited with Him for eternity. Now
if that isnt giving ones best I dont know what
would be.
Have you prayed and asked the Father to for-
give you for your sin and then have you turned
from that lifestyle to live for the Lord and give
Him your best? Try it, He will help you along
the way and He is just waiting for you to call
on Him. He will never leave you or forsake
you and you can then spend eternity with Him
in Heaven and not in hell.

Lines on a paper given to me
A labor of love oh dont you see
Hanging on that old rugged cross
Jesus died for you and me at a great cost
Come to Him this day oh my friend
Dont let the sun set before
your knee you bend
Ask the Lord to forgive you this day
Then make a commitment to continue to pray
Animals that pause life
Editors note: The following
is summarized from Answers
Magazine, Volume 7.
By JIM BROWN
Special to Refector-Chronicle
I enjoy the descriptions of
the wide variety of animals
that God created. They all
have some trait that sets them
apart. I recently read about
animals that have a pause
button. They can face either
a deep freeze, deadly drought
or a predator and shutdown
their bodies until their situa-
tion gets better.
The opossum of North
America and the hognose
snake fake death when a pred-
ator has them cornered. When
threatened, the opossum hiss-
es to scare the threat away. If
that doesnt work, it draws its
lips back, foams at the mouth,
falls to its side and becomes
rigid, even when poked or bit-
ten.
It seems that predators
would rather kill their own
dinner than eat an already
dead and stinky piece of meat.
When threatened, the hog-
nose snake does a cobra imi-
tation. If that doesnt impress,
he does his great death scene.
He will fip onto his back
with his mouth half-open and
tongue hanging out. He will
then writhe on the ground in
agony, cover himself in debris
and poop, and lie still smell-
ing like a sewer. When the
threat is gone, the snake slith-
ers away.
The one-millimeter water
bear, also known as the tardi-
grade, can live without water
for nearly a century. When
the patch of moss they live in
begins to dry out, water bears
shut their systems down.
They fold their eight legs into
themselves, bend in half and
secrete a waxy substance over
their surface. The metabolism
shuts down they are essen-
tially dead.
After being dead for de-
cades, the addition of water
will bring these tenacious
critters back to life.
The striped burrowing
frog digs into the mud when
drought occurs. They can
survive for seven years in
suspended animation before
needing to reemerge. While
buried, this frog can reduce
its metabolism by as much as
82 percent.
Finally, the mountain stone
weta, a large insect in New
Zealand, can survive being
frozen in a block of ice. Af-
ter the ice melts, the weta re-
emerges and resumes its life.
The wetas created design
includes blood that is full of
special sugars that prevent
water from crystallizing and
damaging its cell structure. It
can survive temperatures as
low as 14 degrees.
For since the creation of
the world Gods invisible
qualities His eternal pow-
er and divine nature have
been clearly seen, being un-
derstood from what has been
made, so that men are without
excuse. Romans 1:20.
Missionaries to share work
Special to Refector-Chronicle
Jacob and Viola Hughes
will be at Household of Faith
Baptist Church Sunday to
minister and share about their
work in the country of Mol-
dova, which is bordered by
Romania to the west and the
Ukraine to the north.
The Hughes are having to
learn the Romanian and Rus-
sian languages, as both are
spoken in Moldova. They
are teaming up with another
missionary family to begin
planting a church in the city
of Soroca.
The Hughes have a real bur-
den to share the glorious Gos-
pel of Jesus Christ with the
people of Moldova.
Jacob will be teaching the
Adult Sunday School Class
and preaching during the sec-
ond hour, while Viola will
minister to the children dur-
ing Sunday School and Chil-
drens Church.
Sunday evening, they will
be showing an informative
presentation concerning their
work in Moldova.
Sunday School begins at
9:30 a.m., worship at 10:40
a.m., and the evening service
is at 6 p.m. followed by a time
of food and fellowship at ap-
proximately 7:15 p.m.
The church is located at 603
S. Buckeye. For more infor-
mation, call 785-565-1160.
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5. Emmanuel Browne, 10,
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5. Jake Goldenstein, 11,
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6. Chance Maynard, 12,
Buhler
120
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2. Zane Baugh, 11, Abilene
3. Anthony Scanlin, 9, Mul-
vane
4. D.J. Ballard, 11, Bonner
Springs
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pendence
6. Tyler Price, 9, Holton
126
1. James Jurgens, 11, Scott
city
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ington
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Central
4. Reno Hughey, 10, El
Dorado
5. Donte Boose, 12, Sumner
Academy
6. Caysen Smith, 11, Abilene
132
1. Adam Cole, 11, Chanute
2. Jonah Lutz, 10, Holton
3. Clayton Himpel, 12, Ton-
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4. Trevor Smith, 10, Winfield
5. Jake Wilson, 12, Rose Hill
6. Dacota Motter, 9, El
Dorado
138
1. Tyler Miles, 12, Andale
2. Chase Cole, 11, Chanute
3. 3. Connor Penka, 10,
Mulvane
4. Justin Rieschick, 10,
Holton
5. Tucker Clark, 12, Baldwin
6. Nic Augustin, 12, Andover
Central
145
1. Jacob Durossette, 12, Fort
Scott
2. Kaleb Konitzer, 12, Prairie
View
3. Jordan Mead, 11, Inde-
pendence
4. Andrew Pelkey, 12, Wel-
lington
5. Brady Vogel, 10, Chanute
6. Blake Lewis, 12, Spring Hill
152
1. Paul Suhr, 12, Andover
Central
2. Scott Whitson, 12, Buhler
3. Lucas Lovvom, 11, Holton
4. Asher Huseman, 10, Ton-
ganoxie
5. William Holland, 11, Prairie
View
6. John Hopper, 12, Basehor-
Linwood
160
1. Taylor Watkins, 11, Co-
lumbus
2. John Peden, 12, Goodland
3. Andrew Rieschick, 12,
Holton
4. Kossivi Esse, 12, Sumner
Academy
5. Colton Clayburn, 12,
Augusta
6. Curtis Rylant, 10, Clear-
water
170
1. Warren Knopp, 12, Scott
City
2. Austin Cook, 11, Smoky
Valley
3. Tyler Harris, 12, Atchison
4. Colton Cooper, 12, Good-
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182
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County
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6. Jay Ziegelmeier, 11, Colby
220
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6. Chandler Carter, 11,
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285
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3. Jason Zook, 10, Chap-
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4. Jordan Drybread, 12,
Chanute
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Valley
6. Jacob Burnett, 11, El
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Sports
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Sports
shorts:
Fans play
waiting game
to get tickets
SOCHI, Russia (AP) On
the eve of the Sochi Olym-
pics, fans who bought tick-
ets on its official website
had to wait several hours in
long lines to pick them up.
Ticket sales began a year
ago on the website, but
fans still had to go to ticket
centers to pick up the ac-
tual paper copies. The only
box offices were in Moscow
and Sochi.
At the Adler railway sta-
tion Thursday, where four
ticket windows were set up,
the wait was at least four
hours, while it was a six-
hour wait at the six stands
at the main railway station
in downtown Sochi.
Oklahoma QB
Bell switching
to tight end
Blake Bell, who started
eight games at quarterback
for the Oklahoma Sooners
in 2013, will spend his final
year lining up at tight end.
Bell passed for 1,648
yards and 12 touchdowns
with five interceptions last
season.
Sophomore quarterback
Trevor Knight, who led the
Sooners 45-31 win over
Alabama in the Sugar Bowl,
is expected to be Okla-
homas starter in 2014.
Even though he could
graduate and go some-
where, he wants to finish
out and try tight end,
coach Bob Stoops said. I
think its a great fit. Blake
has the size, the athleti-
cism, the speed to do that,
and hes exhibited his
toughness through the
years.
KWCA - Feb. 4 - Class 4A Rankings
Cowboys ready to get back on the court
By RON PRESTON
ron.preston@abilene-rc.com
It has been almost two weeks since
the Abilene Cowboys have played
a basketball game. The Cowboys
stand at 8-4 and 3-1 in the North
Central Kansas League.
Mother Nature has cancelled three
games in a two-week period, wast-
ing the preparation made by the
Cowboys.
Its been a while since we played,
coach Terry Taylor said. Our prac-
tices have been going pretty well for
the most part. We spent a week for
preparation against Concordia last
Friday, thought we had a good game
plan for them. That game didnt
happen and then we started to pre-
pare for Wamego on Tuesday and
then again on Thursday and now
that didnt happen. This is our third
preparation for a different opponent
in the 13 days since we last played.
The Cowboys are coming off two
disappointing losses in the Salina
Invitational Tournament with the
last game played Jan. 25.
Abilene will host the Marysville
Bulldogs Friday. The Cowboys won
a nail biter Jan. 10, 36-35, in the
Marysville gym.
Like to get our crowd there,
Taylor said. We need the home
court advantage against a team that
played us within one-point at their
place. It was a game that was a
lot closer than it needed to be and
hopefully we get out in transition
a little faster and get an up-tempo
game and get a higher score than the
30s. Thats our plan anyway.
Taylor noted the team has done a
reasonably good job of staying fo-
cused and worked hard in practices.
He also noted that some of junior
varsity players havent seen action
for almost a month.
In preparation for Marysville,
Taylor indicated that some different
lineups might be used against the
Bulldogs.
We are going to have two new
starters in the line up Friday night,
Taylor said. Eric Harms will prob-
ably start inside and Ryan Wilson
will start on the perimeter. Well
use a couple of different starters and
that will make a little more depth
out of our team and then have three
or four other guys that will play a
lot of minutes.
We think this will be a good move
for us and hope it pans out.
Parrot leads in slopestyle
By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
KRASNAYA POLYANA,
Russia And to think, Shaun
White chose not to ride down
this course.
Snowboarders kicked off
competition at the Olympics
on Thursday by making the
slopestyle layout that White
deemed intimidating feel
anything but that.
Sunny skies. No wind. De-
cent snow. All in all, slope-
styles debut on the grand stage
was a great day for riding rails
and grabbing big air and an
even better day for scores.
Canadian Max Parrot backed
up his win last month at the
Winter X Games with a 97.5
2 points short of perfect
in a qualifying run punctu-
ated by a triple-fipping jump
with a dead-solid landing, the
likes of which will be virtu-
ally mandatory to win the gold
medal.
He was one of eight riders to
reach the 90s on a day in which
Australias Scotty James and
Norways Kjersti Buaas took
the worst falls, but both walked
away.
Other riders complained
about the course this week. I
actually found it really good
from Day One to now, Parrot
said.
White pulled out Wednesday,
saying he wanted to focus on
winning a third straight gold
medal in the halfpipe next
week. He was in no mind to put
his health at risk on a course
that took out one of the worlds
top riders, Torstein Horgmo of
Norway, and sent dozens more
tumbling in training.
Ron Preston . Refector-Chronicle
Cowgirl McKenzie Funston prepares to shoot a three against Salina South in
SIT action. The Cowgirls (7-5) return to action after 13 days off since the SIT
and will host Marysville tonight in an NCKL game.
Photo submitted
The Abilene Aces went undefeated in the Hutchinson Q Back
Challenge recently. Pictured: front: Kaylin Beswick. Second row
(from left) Coach Jenny Advice, Hannah Wiley, Maci Deben-
ham, and Coach Charlie Hovey. Back row: Maddie Robinson,
Katy Luty, Brenna Riffel and Jayden Korf.
Abilene Physical Therapy
and Sports Rehab
103 NW 15th 785-263-3646
Help You Help Yourself Series
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Call to RSVP, 263-3646
Please join us for this FREE
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Space is limited.
Will present:
Whats New with
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Monday, Feb 10, 2014 6-7pm