May 2017 – Page 66 – Hays Post Archive

🎥 MARSHALL: Doctor’s Note May 5, 2017

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the First District Kansas Congressman.

Friend,

After this historic week in the House, I’m looking forward to seeing many of you on my May Listening Tour, including LaCrosse, Sat. May 13, 9 a.m. at the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, Conference Center, 120 1st St.

As you may have heard, earlier in the week, Congress voted on an omnibus appropriations bill. I voted against the bill due to its increase in spending, and lack of attempt at deficit reduction. You can see my full statement on that vote HERE.

Additionally, the House approved a replacement to Obamacare yesterday! This was a major promise kept from by me and my colleagues. See the below video for more of my reaction to the historic vote, as well as this op-ed in the Hutchinson News.

Lastly, I wanted to take a moment to send my heartfelt prayers and well wishes to those Kansans continuing to struggle with the impacts of the recent blizzard and flooding. I know many have lost crops and livestock. Please contact my office if there is a way we can help, and see this page for information on the USDA’s Livestock Indemnity Program.

In the House

my-good-friend-hhs-secretary-tom-price-m-d — My good friend, HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D.

Visit to the White House

After the passage of the American Health Care Act, my colleagues and I were invited to the White House to join the President in celebrating this win for all Americans. Here are some of my photos from that trip.

secretary-of-defense-james-mattis — Secretary of Defense James Mattis

trump-and-marshall — President Donald Trump at his desk in the Oval Office

USDA

This week, I meet with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young to discuss the USDA ARS’ ongoing research, which is significant to our agricultural community.

ag-marshall — Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young and Dr. Steve Kappes

Additionally, Dr. Steve Kappes, Associate Administrator for National Programs, discussed with us their research in biosecurity, and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

HPD Activity Log May 5-8

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 17 traffic stops Fri., May 5, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Intoxicated Subject–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:03 AM
Battery – simple–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 1:27 AM
Found/Lost Property–3800 block Hall St, Hays; 8:50 AM
Theft (general)–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/4 5:30 AM; 6:30 AM
Suspicious Activity–2300 block E 13th St, Hays; 11:25 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–400 block E 7th St, Hays; 12:01 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 12:19 PM
Identity Theft–1900 block Whittier Rd, Hays; 8/1/16; 11/30/16
Theft (general)–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 5/4 8 PM; 10 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1600 block Main St, Hays; 2:41 PM
Identity Theft–1800 block Fort St, Hays; 2:45 PM
Disturbance – General–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 5/4 11:45 PM; 5/5 12:30 AM
Civil Dispute–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 3:06 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 5/4 2 PM; 5/5 3 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:26 PM
Towed Vehicle–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 4:13 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1500 block Main St, Hays; 5:23 PM
Dangerous Animal–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 5:46 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block Oak St, Hays; 6:02 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–2200 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 6:36 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1500 block W 27th St, Ellis County; 2/27 8 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–600 block E 5th St, Hays; 8:03 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1200 block Ash St, Hays; 8:48 PM
Drug Offenses–300 block Dwight Dr, Hays; 5/4 11 PM; 11:10 PM
Criminal Threat–400 block Agnew Ln, Hays; 4/27
Robbery–Lewis Dr, Hays; 2/14; 3/15
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 32nd St, Hays; 9:49 PM
Suicidal Subject–200 block W 34th St, Hays; 10:04 PM
Welfare Check–200 block Northridge Dr, Hays; 10:44 PM
Suspicious Activity–300 block E 16th St, Hays; 10:50 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and 20 traffic stops Sat., May 6, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Create Public Nuisance–500 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:15 AM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 5/5 11:30 PM; 5/6 1:30 AM
Domestic Disturbance–200 block W 5th St, Hays; 12:40 AM
Found/Lost Property–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 1:36 AM
Dangerous Animal–400 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:39 AM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–1500 W 12th St, Hays; 8:50 AM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–1500 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:45 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–500 block Ash St, Hays; 11/10/16 5 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block Fort St, Hays; 4:58 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1200 block Ash St, Hays; 5:02 PM; 5/6 5:05 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–Allen St, Hays; 5:21 PM
Battery – simple–800 block Ash St, Hays; 4/30 12:11 AM; 12:12 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–500 block Ash St, Hays; 6:20 PM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 9:18 PM; 9:50 PM
Battery – simple–2100 block Walnut St, Hays; 10:18 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and 15 traffic stops Sun., May 7, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disorderly Conduct–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:50 AM
Disturbance – Fight–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:55 AM
Aggravated Battery–800 block Elm St, Hays; 2:03 AM
Disturbance – Fight–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:13 AM
Disturbance – Noise–2500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 2:45 AM
Found/Lost Property–2500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 3:01 AM
Animal Call–500 block W 39th St, Hays; 6:09 AM
Theft (general)–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 2 AM; 9:40 AM
Animal At Large–3700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 10:01 AM
Dangerous Animal–2300 block Walnut St, Hays; 10:08 AM
Welfare Check–2000 block Metro Ln, Hays; 11:38 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–600 block Elm St, Hays; 12 AM
Theft (general)–2100 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:39 PM
Found/Lost Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:35 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 2:40 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 12:15 PM; 12:25 PM
Animal At Large–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 3:26 PM
Domestic Disturbance–500 block W 16th St, Hays; 3:50 PM; 4:06 PM
Found/Lost Property–1100 block E 41st St, Hays; 5:46 PM
Disturbance – General–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 7:42 PM; 8:20 PM
Civil Dispute–300 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:50 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 8:24 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and 29 traffic stops Mon., May 8, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–100 block Main St, Hays; 1:52 AM
Burglary/vehicle–2700 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 5/6 6 PM; 5/8 5:40 AM
Burglary/residence–2900 block Walnut St, Hays; 5/7 10:30 PM; 5/8 7:15 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 7:45 AM; 7:48 AM
Civil Dispute–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Animal At Large–300 block E 7th St, Hays; 11:52 AM
Burglary/residence–300 block Dwight Dr, Hays; 11/21/16; 12/16/16
Suicidal Subject–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 12:37 PM
Drug Offenses–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/1/16
Welfare Check–2200 block Pine St, Hays; 1:34 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 6:26 PM
Civil Dispute–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:20 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:38 PM

Kansas penis pump maker to pay $1M to settle fraud claims

Posted on May 9, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas medical equipment supplier has agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare for vacuum erection devices that are known informally as penis pumps.

The U.S. attorney’s office announced the settlement with Pos-T-Vac Inc. on Monday. Allegations against the Dodge City company include that it submitted claims for vacuum erection supplies that weren’t medically necessary, lacked documentation of medical necessity and weren’t properly ordered by a physician. The issues are alleged to have occurred from 2009 through 2012.

Medicare has since stopped covering such devices.

During the investigation, Medicare suspended payments to Pos-T-Vac. Under the terms of the settlement, the government will retain those funds, and Pos-T-Vac will make additional payments to the government.

Ellis County Commission approves phone contract

Posted on May 9, 2017

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

In a brief meeting Monday, the Ellis County Commission approved a renegotiated contract with Nex-Tech for phones at county buildings.

According to County IT Director Mike Leiker, the county has used Nex-Tech’s phone system for two and a half years and the contract is up at the end of 2017.

Leiker said under the new contract, the county will get all-new equipment at a lower monthly rate. Under the proposal, the county will get new desktop phones and new routers and switchers. According to Leiker, the new phones offer better sound and performance.

The contract approved Monday is for 60 months. The county will pay $4,611 per month for the cloud phone system and $488 a month for the traditional phone system.

In other business, Commissioners Dean Haselhorst and Marcy McClelland, County Attorney Tom Drees, Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes met in an executive session with Attorney David Cascio to discuss ongoing litigation. No action was taken.

School district hopes to use savings to purchase bus

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

By CRISTINA JANNEY

Hays Post

The USD 489 school board discussed the purchase of a new bus for the Early Childhood Connections program at its meeting Monday night.

Although the bus would be used to transport students for the preschool and Head Start programs, it also would be used at other times for busing small numbers of students in cases that a van would be too small and a large bus would be too large, John Thissen, superintendent, said.

The estimated cost of the bus would be $58,381. The school district was under budget with its other bus purchases this year by $35,000, and it would use that money toward the purchase of this bus.

An additional $15,000 would come from the early childhood program. The remaining funds would come from capital outlay.

The bus needs to be replaced because of engine problems.

Russ Henningsen, transportation director, said the bus is 15 years old and parts are difficult to find, so it would not be cost effective to try to fix the bus.

Early Childhood Connections normally has two buses, but has been using one while the bus in question is not running.

The board is scheduled to vote on the bus purchase at its May 22 meeting.

Henningsen said the bus will need to be ordered soon if the school district hopes to have it back in time for the start of the next school year.

🎥 Green and Growing: Winter Injury

Posted on May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

After a very dry Winter, Holly Dickman explains what Winter Injury is.

2 hospitalized after Rooks County rollover accident

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

ROOKS COUNTY – Two people were injured in an accident just before 9p.m. Monday in Rooks County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Subaru Forester driven by Kenneth Scott Starnes, 29, Plainville, was westbound on Kansas 18 eight miles east of US 183.

The driver swerved to miss a deer in the roadway.

The vehicle entered the north ditch, struck a culvert and rolled several times.

Starnes and a passenger Vanessa Lyn Moore, 29, Plainville, were transported to Rooks County Health Center.
The driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kleweno, Berens named HHS outstanding athletes

Posted on May 9, 2017

HAYS, Kan. – Hays High School held their annual athletic awards ceremony Monday night at the Hays High gym. The Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete Award was given to Talyn Kleweno and the Swim, Carpenter, Smith Memorial Award for the most outstanding male athlete went to Shane Berens. The Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award went to Rick and Diane Wolf in the adult category. Preston Browning was the student recipient and John Thissen for USD 489.

The Jack Roberts Female Athlete Award is named in honor of Jack Roberts who was principal at Hays High. Mr. Roberts was a strong advocate of athletics for young women and dis very much to advance and promote this cause.

The Swim, Carpenter, Smith Award is named in honor of three Hays High students that were killed in a car accident during their sophomore year.

The Fan of the Year Awards is named in honor of former HHS student Debbie Brungardt who lived her life with a physical disability but attended nearly every event that involved the Hays High Indians. Selected by the HHS coaches, the Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year is presented to an adult community fan, a student fan and a USD 489 Faculty/Staff member.

Hays Police Department Special Situation Response Team training Wed.

Posted on May 9, 2017May 5, 2017

The Hays Police Department will conduct SSRT Nov. 30 . — HPD will conduct SSRT training May 10.

HPD

The Hays Police Department will be conducting Special Situation Response Team training on Wed., May 10, 2017, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 1207 Hall Street, Hays, Kansas.

Police officers will be training with special tactical equipment. This training is being done with great care and safety.

As a homeowner, you may see law enforcement officers move through your area. There is no need to be alarmed. The officers are merely conducting a realistic training exercise and there is no danger to the community.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the on-site supervisor (Team Commander Tim Greenwood or Team Leader Aaron Larson), or Chief Scheibler at (785) 625-1030.

Thank you for your cooperation.

State fire marshal determines cause of $4M Kan. apartment blaze

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

GEARY COUNTY –Fire investigators say the April 8th fire at the Bluffs apartment complex in Junction City was accidental.

It was classified as accidental associated with the improper disposal of smoking materials, according to Deaun Bailey of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The cause of the fire was released by Junction City Fire Chief Terry Johnson, who noted the cause was improper disposal of smoking materials. “We believe cigarettes, inappropriate use of what we call a butt can, somewhere to put the cigarette butts. What they used was more of a plastic material than a metal material, no sand, that type of thing. ” Johnson added authorities believe that’s where it started and the material ignited. “Melted the plastic and it went from there.”

The fire destroyed the 28-unit Building B in the Bluffs complex. The damage estimate was later placed at near the insured value of $3.8 million. No one was injured.
Johnson confirmed the fire originated on the third floor of the apartment complex.

Hays High football could include concealed carry in fall

Posted on May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hay Post

Starting in fall people attending Hays High School football games will be able to conceal carry if the school board approves a lease agreement with Fort Hays State University.

The board took up the issue of the 2017 lease of FHSU’s Lewis Field at its meeting Monday night.

The agreement states the district will pay FHSU $2,400 per game to lease the field for football.

Under that agreement, the school district and all the game’s attendees fall under FHSU rules, which will include concealed carry starting July 1. Read more by clicking here about the concealed carry debate on Kansas college campuses.

Superintendent John Thissen said he was surprised the Kansas Legislature did not take any action on the issue during its regular session this spring.

Board member Paul Adams suggested those concerned about the change should contact their legislators.

Board president Lance Bickle asked why the district was not using the field at Hays High School.

Board member Josh Waddell said the HHS field is not in good condition.

“It is not something you would want to showcase to other communities,” he said.

The track is very close to the field, which could lead to injuries, and seating is not adequate for varsity games, Waddell added. However, JV games are played there.

The field issue was discussed in the facilities debate, Thissen said. However, it would be costly to upgrade or replace the field.

The district has five home games and a scrimmage schedule at Lewis field during the 2017 season.

The board is scheduled to vote on the lease agreement at its next meeting on May 22.

The board also approved the school calendar for the 2017-18 school year. School will start Aug. 16 and end May 18.

NCK Tech graduation set for Saturday

Posted on May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

Hays Post

The NCK Tech Hays campus will graduate 157 students at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, 600 Park St. on the Fort Hays State University campus.

Melissa Dixon, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director, will be the featured speaker for the event.

The graduation will be preceded by a nurses’ pinning ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at the performing arts center.

During the ceremony NCK’s 63 graduating nursing students will receive their official nursing pins from one of their nursing instructors.

They will then recite the Florence Nightingale pledge, and they will be welcomed to the sisterhood of nursing.

Sandy Gottschalk, dean of the NCK Tech Hays campus, urged graduation attendees to leave plenty of time for parking. There will be not reserved parking except for handicap spots.

Doors for the graduation will open at 2:30 p.m.

A list of all graduates are as follows:

NCKTC 2017 Certificate Program Graduates

Certificate of Business Management

Valeria Janeth Carrillo

Jacob David Combs

Alana Dawn Hindman

Dallas L Holz

John Hubschman II

Jamie Jo Marcotte

Taylor Rae Shipley

Certificate of Business Technology

Bryce L Ficken

Grant Blair Gellatly

Hollie Ann Herbel

Larisa B Smith

Sandra Towns

Certificate of Carpentry and Cabinetmaking

Logan Adam Dahlke

Justin Michael Flax

Gage Roger Hardiek

Maverick Wayne LeRock

Certificate of Culinary Arts

Dalton Randall Eugene Ballentine

William Jordan Dietze

Ian Zackery Finger

Nicolas Dean Gardner

Brianna Hake

Nicolas Michael Jasper

Joseph Tucker Mies

MaKayla Nicodemus

TJ Schumacher

Certificate of Pharmacy Technician

Hannah Annette Renae Engling

Amanda Marie Grant

Megan Renee Grieve

Stacey Lynn Hettinger

Abbey Homburg

Karissa Nicole Pena

Shayna Delayne Rogge

Holly Ann Sieving

Ashten M Stimpert

Danae A West

Certificate of Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

Ryan Alexander Allen II

Matthew A Leiker

Ty W O’Neill

Omar Portillo

Christopher James Pounds

Shayne Renken

Kian Sage Stegmaier

Taylor Ray Stramel

Nelson Edwin Taylor Jr.

Trenton D Welsh

Robert Lane Yost

Certificate of Practical Nursing

Kristen Atchison

Nicole Leigh Betts

Alexandra Nicole Chapman

Erin Crable

Taylor Elise Cross

Morgan J Dick

April Easterberg

Brandon Gottschalk

Kaitlyn Hafliger

Whitney Ann Herman

Trever Houser

Sara Hughes

Alicia Marie Johnson

Felicia Gayle Johnson

Courtney Killip

Maci Jo Knipp

Regan Lynn Krause

Miranda Lynn Krohn

Shannon Kay Manka

Lindsay Marie Mattison

Alondra Meraz

Christopher Millam

Lea Miller

Jeffrey Mueller

Brittany Lyn Murdock

Allison Murphy

Kalene Paul

Neesha Elizabeth Pohlman

Katie Elizabeth Reed

Carly Schmidt

Reesa Danielle Stoll

Stephanie A Strathman

Omelia Jane Thomas

Certificate of Welding

Kyle Henry Colburn

Cristian Garcia

Dustin Hamel

Collin Ray Herold

Cole Kershner

William A Leake

Jacob Adam Meis

Bryson K Parson

Cody Pieper

Nathan James Rohr

Braden J Schmidt

Sergia Trejo

Connar Matthew Younkman

NCKTC 2017 Associate of Applied Science Degree Graduates

Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing

Elizabeth Josephine Acker

Kathy D Bracken

Cara J Brunswig

Ma Corazon Nerezemia Burgos

Bailey Lynn Conway

Ashleigh N Deatherage

Sara Lee Favinger

Jessica L Gabel

Danelle Fay Glines

Dylan J Gottschalk

Kendra Lavon Harp

Andrew F Heimann

Marie Eloise Jarvis

Shelby Lynne Jones

Kristen Elaine Jones

Ashley B Kamphaus

Kelsey Ann Keith

Amythus Rose Lewis

Jori Lynn McAdoo

Taylor Elizabeth Morgan

Kathleen T Oder

Lauren Elise Pallister

Sydni Nicole Pfannenstiel

Kimberly Reel

Amanda L Rudman

Shanan L Ryan

Deidra Adriane Smith

Makena Lynn Unruh

Clarissa Lorraine Werth

Caitlin Wessel

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology

Steven T Ammon

Trayce J Dinkel

Jordan Lee Fischer

Jesus Orlando Gil

Brock Richard Lawrence

Zachary Taylor Newacheck

Kale L Schlochtermeier

Dylan Lane Schmitt

Christian M Wright

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology

Ryan L Becker

Edward L Creek

Clayton W Ingham

Brandon Scott Kingsley

Carson R Kirmer

Ryan M Pritchett

Austin K Scheideman

Associate of Applied Science in General Business

Dorothy Lynn Becker

Alexa Renee Brull

Cathryn Elizabeth Doty

Mandy Ann Ehrlich

Theresa A Ehrlich

Courtney Rae Kaler

Regina D Sipplegrimes

Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies

Matthew Birdsong

Coulter Lee Boyd

Michele Nichole Dehnel-Snavely

Richard Ruffus

Ivory Nichelle Walker

Cody Wyckoff

Associate of Applied Science in Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

Hailey Abbott

Danae Dawn Buschkoetter

Matthew Allen Demel

Kelly E Koerner

Troy Koon

Colin Seacat

NCKTC 2017 Veteran’s Honorary Associates Degree

National Guard

Leon Grizzle, Private First Class*

Medals & Ribbons:

Army Occupation Medal (Japan); Combat Infantry Badge; Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars; United Nations Service Medal

Navy

James “Jim” Marcotte, Machinist’s Mate Petty Officer 3^rd*

Medals & Ribbons:

National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars; Armed Force Expeditionary Medal [Korea]; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal

Marines

George Cardinal, Sergeant

*Posthumous Degree

The Gardener Remembers: Oh those wonderful Saturdays! 

Posted on May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

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Just about every summer Saturday afternoon , except during harvest, our family would spend serious time in town. For one thing, it was the day to sell the previous week’s accumulation of eggs, and for another thing, it was time to get caught up on what was happening in the world. Most of the farm population did the same, and everybody looked forward to Saturdays. 

It was important to get there as early as possible so that we could get a good parking place on the shady side of the street. Our first stop was at Chet Roberts Grocery and Market where mom would take the eggs and trade them for whatever they would buy, after which she would  Locate the parked car. She and her farm friends would sit there in front of the Mosher Drug Store all afternoon and catch up on the community news that they might have missed from listening in on party-line phone calls during the week. 

Dad would find one of the groups of guys gathered somewhere along the street and would help the others solve the world’s problems. Some Saturdays, it would take all afternoon to do that.  Max and I would usually be given a dime and a nickel for admission to the De Luxe movie and perhaps a box of popcorn or a root beer. But our first stop was on the street corner in front of the Bucklin State Bank where Grandad Melia was usually holding court.

When he finally noticed us, he would give us a little hug and a dime apiece. We most always had to ask him for a tax token or a mill which was the government’s system of sales tax in those days. And as we left, we could hear Grandad growling about the Roosevelt Aministration’s fiscal policy.  Next, it was a stop at the J.M. Maricle Grocery. Every Saturday, Maricles would offer three candy bars for a dime! Yeah, full size candy bars like Rocky Road, Powerhouse, Oh! Henry, Cherry Mash, Valomilk, and packages of Walnettos. After the dime for movie admission, we still had a nickel for an ice cream cone later in the day. 

At the theatre, we would see all our friends and then watch the continuation of the Tom Mix serial which seemingly was there every Saturday all summer. There were usually two or three cartoons, a bunch of previews, and then a real exciting “shoot’em up” western movie that was loud and we would all cheer loudly for the hero. Theatre owner Cliff Johnson would usually schedule a double feature and we would joyously spend the entire afternoon there. 

I have no recollection of eating a Saturday evening meal. After all those candy bars, popcorn, and other delicacy’s, we were ready for our double dip orange sherbet ice cream cone, or perhaps a Little Brown Giant ice cream bar, the most glorious ice cream concoction ever known!

And the, back into the Model A for the trip home. It was always a magnificent day and we were all grateful for a day away from the usual. A Saturday in town, without a dust storm or 100 plus heat, was memorable indeed! 

Kay Melia is a longtime broadcaster, author and garden in northwest Kansas.