SCMS Boys
by Bob Greer
South Central Middle
School's track and field boys
faced a rugged field of compe-
tition Thursday, April 20.
The Junior Timberwolves
were in the annual Ashland Jun-
ior High Invitational meet. They
First publishedf in The Western Ster
Thursday, May 4, 2006. 40-42c
Resolution No. 2006-G
A RESOLUTION DECLARING
THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COMANCHE COUNTY, KAN-
SAS TO DESIGNATE 1 MILL SPE-
CIFICALLY TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
COUNTYWIDE ECONOMIC DE-
VELOPMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners of Comanche County,
Kansas, is authorized by K.S.A. 19-
4101 et seq. to provide financing from
its general operating fund or may levy
a tax annually upon all the taxable
tangible property of the county for
the establishment of a countywide
economic development program.
WHEREAS, such funds may be uti-
lized to conduct studies and prepare
comprehensive plans for the
County.dEs future economic growth
and development; to inventory the
services, facilities and resources of the
entire county; to promote, stimulate
and encourage the growth and devel-
opment of the agriculture, commerce
and industry of the county as n whole,
in order to achieve maximum utiliza-
tiqn of its human, economic and natu-
ral resources and tourist attractions;
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners is required by K.S.A.
19- 4102 to publish n notice of its in-
tention to levy a tax in the official
county newspaper.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COMAN-
CHE COUNTY, KANSAS:
SECTION 1: The Board of County
Commissioners of Comanche County,
Kansas, hereby authorize the levy of
a 1 mill upon the taxable tangible
property of the county for the estab-
lishment of a countywide economic
development program.
SECTION 2: Such funds collected
from the levy shall be used to conduct
studies and prepare comprehensive
plans for the County/Es future eco-
nomic growth and development; to in-
ventory the services, facilities and re-
sources of the entire county; to pro-
mote, stimulate and encourage the
growth and development of the agri-
culture, commerce and industry of the
county as a whole.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall
become effective after passage by the
Board of County Commissioners,
publication in the official county
newspaper and thirty (30) days fol-
lowing the date of publication, unless
n petition, signed by electors equal in
number to not less than 5% of the
electors of the county, requesting an
election thereon, shall be filed in the
office of the county election officer,
no such levy shall be made without
such proposition having first been
submitted to and having been ap-
proved by n majority Of the electors
of the county voting at an election
called and held thereon.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
COMANCHE, KANSAS, THISIst
DAY OF MAY, 2006.
Dunne Huck
Chairman
Velma Basnett
Commissioner
Wayne Woolfolk
Commissioner
Attest:
Alice Smith
County Clerk
Fourth at Ashland I
faced 10 teams from nine area low hurdles, clocking 28.1 sec-
junior highs and middle schools, onds there. Flinkman finished
South Central scored just 8second in the triple jump at
by Vanita Blundell
places, totaled 52 team points, 33'11 ".
and finished in fourth-place South Central also won theEveryone has a favorite
overall. 800-meter relay in 1 minute, hobby to do in his or her spare
Greensburg Junior High ran49.57 seconds. Those runners time.
away with boys team honors, (in order) were Gratton Odell, Some like to play golf, or
piling up a big total of 152 Clayton Adams, Clay Jarnagin, cards, or some kind of needle
points. Haviland was runner-up and anchorman Justin Flinkman. work, or maybe just going to the
with 81 points. Meet-host Ash- Clayton Adams picked up a coffee shop to see what is going just letters-- and in some boxes
land topped South Central by 21 pair of third places to add 12 on. there were more than one letter.
points (73-52) in their battle for team points to the Jufiior Tim- At my grandma's house she As I was looking at it, trying to
third and fourth places, berwolf total. He took third in did jigsaw puzzles. Granddad figure out what had happened to
Other team scoring in the the triple jump with a leap of would try to help and get dis- my puzzle, I heard a little
boys division: 32'6". He also won third in the gusted and suggest that he could snicker. Jim said that it looked
5. MinneOla Junior High with 200-meter low hurdles in 29.46 use his pocket knife to make like my puzzle is already done;
48 team points. 6. Bucklin Jun- seconds, some of the pieces fit. Jim thinks he is sooo funny.
ior High with 43.7. Meade Jun- Adams took sixth place in the Granddail collected rocks,Now Momis currently work-
ior High's Purple team with 30. discus with a best toss of 77'7". polished them and made jewelry, ing on jigsaw puzzles. We got
8. Fowler 26 points. 9. Meade South Central also got oneHe just loved sawing a rock in her a couple of unique puzzles
Junior High Silver squad with 16 point in the 400-meter relay, two just to see what it looked like for Christmas. She got one done
team points. 10. Attica Junior placing sixth in 55.83 seconds, inside. He enjoyed giving them with the help of the Spence kids
High with 6 team points. Those runners (in order) were away as much as he did making at the Spence Family Christmas.
For the day, Coach Rocky Clay Jarnagin, Austin Mounts, the rings, bracelets, and. neck- Now she is working on the last
Green's Junior T-Wolves won William Klein, and Grattonlaces, one we gave her:
three first places, one second, a Odell. My morn took up drawing It looked really different, as
pair of third places, and two The Junior Timberwolves and painting when we all left it came with its own frame, glue,
sixths, also racked up a fifth place in the home. I guess she needed to and hanger so you can hang the
Justin Flinkman, an eighth400-meter relay for athletes who peace and quiet to concentrate, puzzle when it is completed. The
grader, had another big day for were also in the throwing event. As it turns out she was very only kicker is -- it is nearly im-
the SCMS squad. He won twoBut that did not give any points good. She also liked to make doll possible to do.
first places, got one second, and in team scoring. The SCMS time clothes. Later on she started to She has gotten lots of help
anchored a relay squad to a win. there was 1:07.22. Those run- do crossword puzzles, which just from her neighbors, Janis Allen
He took the 110-meter highners (in order) were Jon Gray, drove Dad nuts. and Darlene Caraway. I under-
hurdles in 15.22 seconds and Dalen Thompson, Andrew Hess, I ha e found there are twostand that there are plans to call
also won first in the 200-meter and Brett Allen. kinds of people in this world, in more reinforcements this
South Central also competed those who like to do crossword week. With any luck it should be
Civic Club inthe medley relayand clocked puzzles and those who do not. completed by next week at this
2:06.16. But the Wolves were Dad and Jim definitely did not. time.
Ladies Meet unplaced in that event. Runners They did not even like forI helped her little it is diffi-
there (in order) were William Mom and l to do them when they cult and frustrating. Maybe
Klein, Austin Mounts, Claywere in the room. I like to do Granddad had the right idea --
For their March meeting, Jamagin, and Gratton Odell. them right before I would go to now where did that pocket knife
members of the Civic Improve- A number of other boys also sleep, go?
ment Club met at Marjorie competed. They did not place or One night as I grabbed my
Overocker's home March 4. score. But these were their puzzle, I found that it had/etters ,e l lifl Sl:Cfft1
Eight members answered roll events and marks: in the boxes hail been filled in.
call: spring exercise plans. 100-Meter Dash -- JordanThey were not words, mind you;,I.IJ i I:h
Vice President Evelyn Reed Sanders 15.09 seconds. Dalen
led the group in the Pledge of Al- Thompson 15.48. Drew Price
legiance and the club collect. 17.61. 200 Meters -- Brett Allen "
Regular business was conducted. 33.18. Jordan Sanders 34.3.
Cards have been sent to Steve Westrup 34.77.
Janice Overocker St.Clair after 400-Meter Dash -- Garrett
the death of her mother Mary Lenertz 1:22.43. Drew Price
Overocker, toYvonneCoughlin1:31.72. 800 Meters-- Will- We have Ceramic Bird
who has been hospitalized, and iam Klein 2:43. Austin Mounts
to the Cordelia Reynolds family 3:07. Garrett Lenertz 3:17. Baths & Many Varieties
upon her death. She was an ac- 1600,Meter Run -- Brady
tive member some years ago. Unruh 8:28. 200-Meter Low
Evelyn Reed had a carpet es- Hurdles-- Gratton Odel134.82
timate for the Veterans' Build- seconds, of New Plants
ing stage of $406.32 installed. A Shot Put Brett Allen 30-8+.
motion was made and seconded Andrew Hess 29'11 ". Jon Gray : Hours: 9-12 and 1-5:30
that we abandon the carpet 27'3 ". Discus -- Jon Gray Monday through Saturday
project as beyond our means at 79'2". Andrew Hess 75'9".
this time. Long Jump -- Austin Snook Closed during noon hour (12-1 p.m.) daily
Physical Therapist Lisa Girk 13'5 ". Austin Mounts 10'3 ".
from the Comanche County Dalen Thompson 9'4". Triple
Hospital spoke on proper exer- Jump -- Steve Westrup 25'6". Protection 622-4596
cises, and passed out literature
showing exercises and the time
one needs to do these daily. She
recommended that we do 20-30 Th is having
minutes of exercises daily. Ex-
backercisesas youhelPage.Strengthen your Saturday night May 6th
It was reported that Linda I
Lytle is still having leg and ankle with the acoustic sound of Lisa Stout
pain and is in still Tulsa, Okla,
near her daughter.
Delicious refreshments were while you're dining
prepared by Cara Vanderree and
served by the hostess. Then, at 10 p.m shewill
us crank it up and we will dance.
at
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