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Can’t seem to lose weight? Is smoking still your vice? Does pain overwhelm your life? Hypnosis, an alternative form of medicine, may be able to help you, according to Cheryl Hobbs, recently board certified hypnotist.
With Daylight Savings Time this weekend, Winfield Fire Marshal and Deputy Chief Alan Stoll is reminding area residents to think about fire safety. ARKANSAS CITY — The driver of a pickup that struck two parked cars and the front porch of a home on N. Eighth St. late Thursday night was arrested and booked into the Cowley County Jail on several traffic charges.
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CHICAGO — Ethanol, the commodity that cost Bill Gates more than $44 million the last time prices collapsed, is poised to rally as much as 20 percent as the fastest drop since 2008 spurs demand. I had always heard the old axiom “practice makes perfect.” It sounded good, but then a wise man told me that “perfect practice makes perfect.” If we practice a bad habit or method, we will never be as good as we could be. Either way, to become and remain good at what we do, we must practice. Whether we are in sales, education, medicine or any other field, we must put to work the fundamentals of our chosen field.
Victoria “Vicki” Goetz has been promoted to cashier, and Molly O’Shea has been promoted to assistant vice president, according to a press release from the board of directors of Citizens Bank of Kansas.
As landscape nurseries fill their lots with trees for spring planting, buyers can prepare themselves to take their purchase home for successful planting. Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees.
The expiration date for filing applications for Emergency Disaster (EM) loans by farmers and ranchers in Butler, Cowley, Elk and Sedgwick counties is March 22, 2010 according to Gary Nuss, Farm Loan Manager, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
The USDA is accepting comments on the final environmental assessment for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), according to a press release from Adrian J. Plansky, state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Marestail has probably become the most widespread glyphosate resistant weed in Kansas. It has been especially troublesome in no-till soybeans. Previous News HeadlinesMarch 12th, 2010 Man urges city to act on alleged drug dealerFed up with living in the same neighborhood as the home of someone he believes is a drug dealer, a Winfield resident approached the Winfield City Commission about implementing a possible nuisance abatement ordinance.Atlanta woman organizing, competing in women’s ranch rodeoJane Barker has been competing at women’s ranch rodeos for about three years.KDOT outlines rail service studyTOPEKA — Kansas is a step closer to expanding passenger rail service in the state, but trains won’t start rolling for several years.VOB will evoke a lot of emotionThis is the sixth year of Vikings on Broadway, and I’m sure it will evoke a lot of emotion in the audience as well as the cast. There are 41 seniors in the production, giving it a level of maturity and experience not before experienced. That also means, of course, that this is the last time we will get to see most of these youngsters perform. Though it will be a loss for us, right now we can savor their gifts and the enjoyment they have given us.March 11th, 2010 Crime Stoppers seeks information on tool theftsCowley County Crime Stoppers Inc. announces Crime of the Month for MarchHouse OKs passenger rail measureTOPEKA — The Kansas House gave tentative approval Wednesday to a measure laying the foundation for expanded passenger rail service through the state.Legislators considering new soda taxTOPEKA (AP) — Kansas would impose a new tax on soda — a penny for every teaspoon of sugar — under a proposal for closing a budget shortfall.USDA seeks comments on final environmental assessmentThe USDA is accepting comments on the final environmental assessment for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), according to a press release from Adrian J. Plansky, state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).Emergency loans available from FSAThe expiration date for filing applications for Emergency Disaster (EM) loans by farmers and ranchers in Butler, Cowley, Elk and Sedgwick counties is March 22, 2010 according to Gary Nuss, Farm Loan Manager, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA).Ten rules for planting trees in the springAs landscape nurseries fill their lots with trees for spring planting, buyers can prepare themselves to take their purchase home for successful planting. Before you begin spring landscaping, here are some tips on planting trees.Bill would limit comp pay for Statehouse leadersTOPEKA — The wave of fiscal austerity rolling through the Statehouse may be powerful enough to sweep away a pillar of extra pay received by the most powerful members of the House and Senate.March 10th, 2010 AC cops arrest two with pot at Wendy’s lotArkansas City Police arrested two individuals for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in the Wendy’s parking lot around midnight on Monday, according to a police department press release.Meth production debris found in Cowley County ditchA hazardous materials team was called in from Wichita on Friday to assist in the disposal of methamphetamine production debris found in a ditch, according to a Cowley County Sheriff's Office press release.Obama signs Kansas disaster declarationWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a major disaster declaration for parts of Kansas especially hard hit by winter storms over the holiday period.KDOT to release Amtrak study Thurs.TOPEKA (AP) — State transportation officials are preparing to release a feasibility study that looks at the potential for expanding Amtrak rail service through Kansas.Udall shortens school calendarThe Udall board of education Monday night decided to compress schedule for the 2010-2011 year which will have school starting on Sept. 7 and ending on May 19.Woman arrested in counterfeit money casesA woman was arrested just prior to 3 a.m. Monday for attempting to pass counterfeit bills at several area businesses, according to an Arkansas City Police Department press release.County approves budget year-end transfersCowley County commissioners made short work of their agenda Tuesday night in the courthouse assembly room.Citizens Bank of Kansas announces promotionsVictoria “Vicki” Goetz has been promoted to cashier, and Molly O’Shea has been promoted to assistant vice president, according to a press release from the board of directors of Citizens Bank of Kansas.Practice your practice!I had always heard the old axiom “practice makes perfect.” It sounded good, but then a wise man told me that “perfect practice makes perfect.” If we practice a bad habit or method, we will never be as good as we could be. Either way, to become and remain good at what we do, we must practice. Whether we are in sales, education, medicine or any other field, we must put to work the fundamentals of our chosen field.Ethanol poised to rally as much as 20 percentCHICAGO — Ethanol, the commodity that cost Bill Gates more than $44 million the last time prices collapsed, is poised to rally as much as 20 percent as the fastest drop since 2008 spurs demand.March 9th, 2010 Labov to give science presentation tonightSouthwestern College will present several guest speakers in the sciences during March and April. The free presentations will be held at room 104 Beech Science Center. Jay Labov, a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Scholar, will give the first presentation tonight at 7.USD 465 buys new cooling unitThe Winfield board of education zipped through a short agenda Monday night. The only action taken was the board’s approval of the replacement of the chiller (air conditioning) unit for the former Snyder Clinic building that now houses the district offices.May’s vehicle found in OklahomaPolice this morning announced that Richard May’s 2002 Ford Windstar van has been located in a remote area near Pawhuska, Okla., but May’s whereabouts are still unknown.Combined choir highlights Wednesday concertThe Southwestern College music department will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Richardson Auditorium. The concert will include music by the A Cappella Choir, SC Singers and the combined choirs of Southwestern College, Douglass High School and Wichita Northwest High School performing “Vesperae Solennes de Confessore,” K. 339 by W.A. Mozart.March 8th, 2010 Apartment fire claims man’s life; victim namedUPDATE: The name of the fire victim has been released.WAHC to offer watercolor classThe Winfield Arts and Humanities Council will offer a watercolor class taught by Holly Savage. The class will be on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 in the Baden Square Conference Room. Classes begin March 24 and continue for six weeks until April 28. The cost of the class is $30. Holly will also do some Saturday plein air sessions, which will be decided during the class period. Some supplies are furnished.Combined bands concert changes locationTuesday evening’s Winfield Combined Bands concert at the high school has been moved from the Ollie Thomas gym to the auxiliary gym.Merle Snider Motors not expecting GM reinstatementMerle Snider Motors in Winfield is not one of the General Motors dealerships expected to be offered reinstatement.Police to release new details on May caseA press conference will be held in Winfield Tuesday morning at 10 regarding the disappearance case of Richard May, Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker said this morning.Car wreck suspect to appear in courtA Winfield man driving a car that struck another car on N. Summit St. in Arkansas City Tuesday is scheduled to appear in Ark City municipal court on police charges of failure to yield and obstructing the legal process.Bangers and Mash approachingWinfield Main Street’s annual Bangers and Mash dinner will have “A Little Stew, Too” this year for those who would prefer stew to bangers. The event will be held March 16 at the Winfield Community Center, 700 Gary. The dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All proceeds go toward Winfield’s downtown revitalization efforts.March 6th, 2010 Wagnon eases off suggeston income tax refunds may be delayedFollowing her lunch-hour talk at the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce Monday, Secretary of Revenue Joan Wagnon softened her suggestion that income tax refunds might be delayed because of the state’s budget crisis.Wilt seeks spot on county commissionLifelong Winfield resident Wayne Wilt has filed for the District 1 Cowley County Commission seat currently held by Dick Bonfy. Bonfy will retire at the end of the year.Elementary schools art exhibit opens MondayA new display, featuring handiwork of first- and second-grade Winfield artists, opens Monday at the Winfield Arts and Humanities Council, Seventh and Gary.Winfield armory to close March 15The closing date for the Kansas National Guard Armory in Winfield will be 5 p.m. March 15. The closing of the armory, along with five others, was announced Friday.Area early childhood screening planned for Ark CityThe Cowley County Special Services Cooperative will host an early childhood screenings in Arkansas City for children 3 to five years old on April 9.March 5th, 2010 Fire damages house in Ark CityARKANSAS CITY — A house at 702 N. Second St. suffered fire damage to its exterior and smoke damage in its interior, after a fireplace sparked a fire on the second story of the building, an official said.Amtrak study should be finished next weekA long-awaited Amtrak feasibility study is expected to be completed by next week. A press conference on the study has been scheduled for next Thursday morning in Topeka, the leader of a passenger rail proponent group said Thursday.Cowley trustees approve property purchase at special meetingThe Cowley College Board of Trustees at a special meeting Thursday approved the purchase of a storage garage just south and west of the former City Ball Park and west of the track facility in Arkansas City.Double your Shakespeare; double your funIt’s an extraordinary experience to see two Shakespeare plays two nights in a row in Winfield — probably most places, for that matter, except maybe at Shakespeare festivals.March 4th, 2010 World Day of Prayer event setThe celebration of World Day of Prayer will circle the globe Friday, beginning and ending in Asia. The local celebration will be held in the McGregor Room on the lower level of Cumbernauld Village Friday evening at 7. The program will be led by Southwestern College students and young women from the community and from Cumbernauld.CCHS planning ‘Nights in Pawris’Tickets are now on sale for the Cowley County Humane Society’s Sixth Annual Winetasting and Benefit Auction, the organization’s largest fundraising event to support the shelter.Winfield man arrested after wreckARKANSAS CITY — A Winfield man cited by police for failure to yield in a two-car accident on N. Summit St. Tuesday afternoon was later arrested and charged with obstructing the legal process.County approves purchase of vehiclesThe purchase of four vehicles for the Cowley County Sheriff’s Department and another for the youth services department dominated the action at Tuesday morning’s county commission meeting at the courthouse.NAP application closing date for certain cropsMarch 15 is the application closing date for certain crops under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).Continuing the Kansas legacy of family farmingDr. Ron Hanson will be making a return appearance in Cowley County to present a farm family ownership succession workshop. The event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at the Winfield Community Center at Baden Square.2010 soil improvement workshop, field day plannedPROTECTION — The 2010 Soil Improvement Workshop/Field Day sponsored by the South Central Kansas Residue Alliance (SCKRAC), which consists of 10 south central Kansas counties, will be held March 18 at Don’s Place, 220 N. Broadway, Protection.Signup begins for conservation cost-share programsAs spring approaches, everyone looks at ways to renew and recharge. Spring cleaning begins at home, and in the field. At the Cowley County Conservation office, we have several programs to help with that spring cleaning in the field. Do you need a terrace designed to slow the run-off of spring rains? Or what about a pasture that doesn’t have a good stand of grass to support the cattle or too much brush? What if an area is prone to washing out or is forming a gully? Come see us. We have knowledgeable staff who can assist the landowner.Almost time to plant potatoesPotatoes, often called Irish potatoes, are one of the most important world food crops and a staple for many gardeners.Winfield combined music tradition continuesThe Winfield music tradition continues with a combined band concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday the high school gym. The concert will feature the high school concert band, the Southwestern College band and the Winfield Municipal Band. Under the direction of Keith Anglemyer, the WHS concert band will perform “Anthem for Winds and Percussion” composed by Claude T. Smith; “On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,” composed by David Holsinger, and “Of a Distant Star,” composed by Ed Huckeby.March 3rd, 2010 Winfield students perform at KMEA conventionChoir students from Winfield’s middle and high schools, participated in the State Middle Level Choir as part of the Kansas Music Educators Convention held Feb. 25-27 at Century II in Wichita.Labov to give science presentation at SCSouthwestern College will present several guest speakers in the sciences during March and April. The speakers will speak in room 104, Beech Science Center. There is no admission charge.Cowley Mulvane Center hosts mixer with Derby and Mulvane chambersCowley College’s Bloomenshine Center held a mixer with the Derby and Mulvane chambers of commerce on Feb. 22.SouthWind ResCare hosts blood driveWith the assistance of the American Red Cross, SouthWind ResCare hosted their first blood drive on Feb. 12. Employees, family members and members of the community were among those who assisted with the donations, a total of 19 bags.Ark City optometrists attend conferenceKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drs. Brad Majher and Chris Smith of TMS Eyecare, Arkansas City, and office manager Sydney Lough, CPO, recently attended the Heart of America Contact Lens and Primary Care Congress held Feb. 12-14 in Kansas City. In this, the 49th annual congress, the Heart has grown to be one of the world’s largest contact lens and primary eye care conferences. This complete educational experience covers new and advanced techniques for all types of contact lenses available today, plus the latest information on the medical treatment of eye diseases, several hours featuring the latest in glaucoma management, and new innovations in enhancing patients’ vision.Winfield Main Street applauds Ginny’s GiftsThe windows at Ginny’s Gifts, 820 Main, are welcoming spring with unique gifts for women and girls of all ages.Vikings On Broadway experiencing ticket glitchThe system to take phone orders for Vikings on Broadway tickets is temporarily unavailable. E-mail orders are still being accepted. The address is usd465ticketsales@usd465.com If you have any questions please contact Kim Groom at kimberly_groom@usd465.com or call 620-222-4618 and leave a message.WHS debate team seeking judges from communityThe Winfield High School debate team is hosting their last event for the year, the Spring Debates, Friday afternoon at the high school. And they need your help.Former Winfielder Scott named executive director of KARSPBrilla Highfill Scott, Lawrence, formerly of Winfield, has been named the state executive director for the Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel (KARSP). She began her responsibilities on March 1.March 2nd, 2010 City purchases land to buffer lakeIn an effort to extend the life of the Winfield City Lake as the main water supply, the city commission approved the purchase of land near the lake at their Monday night meeting.Family copes after losing fatherBorn and raised on a farm, Bruce Wilson, former Arkansas City resident, was a hard working, salt-of-the-earth man. He lived his life with passion and integrity. He always encouraged his daughters to follow their dreams and never pushed them too hard in their sports. Bruce Wilson was full of personality and good jokes, said his wife Michelle.Wagnon: Shortfall may delay income tax refundsKansas Secretary of Revenue Joan Wagnon said here Monday she expected the state’s budget problems would delay income tax refunds.Racist graffiti found in downtown Arkansas CityARKANSAS CITY — Vandals defaced two downtown business properties recently, spray-painting anti-police and racist slogans, business owners said.Ark City hospital CEO firedThe board of trustees for the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center fired its CEO, Phyllis Macy-Mills, last week.Republican legislators discuss budget, taxes and educationARKANSAS CITY — Local Republican representatives in the state Legislature spoke for two hours Saturday with a focus on education and where tax dollars go.Newkirk man killed in crash while fleeing deputyNEWKIRK, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old Newkirk man was killed when he crashed his sport utility vehicle while leading a deputy sheriff on a chase.March 1st, 2010 Kelley wants drug testing for lawmakersTOPEKA — A House Republican responded to criticism of her bill requiring random drug testing of Kansans on state assistance by proposing the same requirement for legislators.Norris to sign book at College Hill CoffeeDEXTER— Lynn Pettigrew Norris is holding her last pre-release book signing in the Cowley County area on Wednesday at College Hill Coffee, 403 Soward, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sun Room..Baby’s health improvesKevin and April Elam have received good news. They recently learned their newborn baby should recover from all of his health issues and grow to be a normal little boy.County commissioners surprised at push to realign boardTwo of the three Cowley County commissioners said they were surprised to read that the Arkansas City City Commission on Friday proposed increasing the size of the county commission from three members to five.Winfield FFA rich in history, driven to succeedNot only is the Winfield FFA Chapter known for being one of the original 12 FFA chapters in the state of Kansas, but they are also known for their accomplishments and continued success each year.Legislators to appear OXFORD — Rep. Vince Wetta, D-Wellington, and Sen. Steve Abrams, R-Arkansas City, will visit with community members at the Oxford Lions Club, 116 N. Sumner, Saturday at 9 a.m. |
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