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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, October 25, 2012 4A Riding Club... The Blue Rapids Riding & Harness Club held a benefit ride on Saturday. More than 90 riders participated in the event. The ride was to help Jeremiah Specht with medical expenses. (Photo by Deb Barrington) Former State Auditor Joins Task Force By Gene Meyer Kansas Reporter FAIRWAY — Two years ago, Kansas Legislative Post Auditors told Brian Pekarek how they thought the tiny north central Kansas school district he led could cut expenses by $232,000 a year. Now Petarek has been named to a state task force to help all of Kansas’ 286 school districts find similar ways to streamline their spending so that more of their funds end up in classrooms. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback appointed the Iola Michael Vogt Marshall County Extension Agent With the low drought induced yields, producers should consider soil testing their fields this year. Especially on fields that were planted to corn because there could be higher levels of residual nitrogen. Farmers should think about sampling their fields while weather conditions are mild. Soil testing is a low cost way of putting on the proper amount of nutrients, that way you don’t over fertilize and waste money, or under fertilize and reduce your yields. Emphasizing the need to soil test on a regular basis is a summary of ten years of soil sample results in Marshall County. 71% of all the agricultural soil tests required lime. 55% of the agricultural soil tests required additional phosphorous. Less than 1% required additional potassium. 90% required additional nitrogen, which is no surprise. However, you do want to apply the right amount of nitrogen, or you might waste it. We are seeing more fields requiring sulfur and zinc. Soil tests are relatively easy to take. Follow these procedures: Use a soil probe, (the Extension Office has one you Unified School District 257 superintendent to the Governor’s School Efficiency Task Force following criticism that only business executives and accountants were named to the panel three weeks ago. Two years ago, as leader of the smaller Clifton-Clyde Unified School District 224, Pekarek and the school board there volunteered for a performance evaluation by the state auditors as part of an earlier effort to see how Kansas schools might cut overhead and send that money to classroom instruction. Only six other dis- can borrow), coring device, pipe, auger, trowel, spade, knife, or other tool to collect slender cores of soil samples to a total depth of 6” to 8” for a routine soil test. For a profile nitrogen soil test, you will need to take two samples, one that is 6” to 8”, and one that is 16” to 18” in depth at each location, and place in separate plastic buckets. For reduced-tilled/notilled fields – a split sample from the top 6 or 8 inches (i.e. 0 to 3 inches and 3 to 6 inches) is encouraged to assess pH and nutrient stratification near the surface. Using a zigzag pattern, collect 10 to 20 soil cores every 40 acres. Collect cores from areas of similar soil type and crop history. Dump cores from each 40 acre set into a plastic bucket or tub, and mix throughly. Remember, if you are doing a profile soil test, you will use two buckets. One bucket will be used for the top soil sample and the other bucket will be used for the sub soil sample. Place 1 pint of mixed soil in the soil sampling bag that is provided to you from the Extension Office and label it. Do not dry the soil sample artificially. Take it to the Extension Office so that it can be sent to tricts similarly volunteered. The audit found that Clifton- Clyde could save as much as $232,000 a year in operating expenses, primarily by putting more students in partly filled classrooms and eliminating departments with low enrollment. Kansas statutes make it an official policy to aim to spend no less than 65 percent of state school money on programs and projects that involve actual classroom instruction. But determining exactly what constitutes classroom instruction needs to be the first order of Soil Test After A Drought the K-State Soil Testing Lab. Make sure you can answer some questions about the field’s cropping history, fertilizers applied, and the tests that you would like to have run. In about a week, we will receive the results of your fields, and I will make the soil test recommendations. The cost of the soil test will depend on which soil tests you would like to have run. The routine soil test, which tests for soil pH, phosphorous, and potassium, costs $6.50 per sample, plus a charge for postage. A routine soil test plus organic matter and profile nitrogen test will cost $10.50 per sample, plus a charge for postage. If you would like to test for sulfur and zinc, we have an irrigation soil test that tests for everything mentioned above plus sulfur and zinc for $15.50 per sample. I recommend profile nitrogen test for crops that will be planted to corn and milo. Also, if you are in the EQIP or CSP conservation program, you will need to have the routine plus nitrogen test. We can run other tests for zinc, sulphur, organic matter, chloride, cyst nematode, and soil texture to name a few. Soil tests should be taken on a field at least every four to Black Squirrel Night Friday Oct. 26th 25% Off Any One In Stock Item Open Late Window Guessing Contest business for the task force, Pekarek said Thursday. “We have to ask how they came up with that 65 percent number and what’s in it,” he said. Task force members are scheduled to meet Nov. 9 in Topeka. Brownback, meanwhile, has also opened an online portal on the official state website where Kansans can anonymously post suggestions for curbing perceived spending abuse or increasing spending efficiency. five years, unless you have a high yield. Then you may want to test a little more often. Once the soil sample is taken, you should send or deliver the soil to a reputable soil testing lab. In the Extension Office, all the soil tests go to the K-State Soil Testing Laboratory, and all results and recommendations are based on years of research conducted by Kansas State University. There are differences in soil testing lab results, but K-State’s Soil Testing Laboratory has a national reputation for its accuracy. Remember, soil testing doesn’t cost, it pays, and soil test results are no better than the sample collected in the field. For more questions about soil testing, contact me at the Marshall County Extension Office at (785) 562-3531 or E-mail me at mvogt@ksu.edu. 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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, October 25, 2012 Valley Heights Cross Country Ends Season By Lexi Hartloff Valley Heights High School The Valley Heights Cross Country Team had a successful TVL meet with four medalists followed by meeting adversity at Regionals. DeAndra Woodyard, 7th, Adrian Pishny, 8th, Taylor Doner, fr., and Blake Woodyard jr., medaled at the TVL meet in Onaga on October 11th. Medaling 9th place at TVL, although not improving her time, Doner ran the 2 and a half mile in 19:23:27. Doner felt, “I did pretty good considering I placed 9th. I did better than other meets because I pushed myself harder at practice which gave me endurance at the meet.” The two junior high runners don’t have the chance to medal at every meet, but at this meet they did in the junior high category. Pishny ran the two mile in 16:05 and received a medal, as well as Woodyard who ran her mile in 6:49. Woodyard said that, “I could have pushed myself harder, and done better, but I was fighting heart burn because I drank milk before I ran.” Meeting adversity at Regionals in Leonardville on October 20th the Cross Country team had no medalists. Increasing their times from TVL, there will be no runners advancing to the State Tournament. The team didn’t run as good, in comparison as they did in the TVL meet. DCH Enterprises, Inc. doing business as Dave’s Body Shop and R&K Service Windshields Paintless dent repair Spray-in Bedliner Contact Dave or Keith 562-2338 562-3336 Come on out for a free estimate at 742 Pony Express Hwy. west of Marysville Owners: David & Christina Hartsook Tree Planting... HOME NOTES... Susan A. Latta - CEA Marshall County Extension Agent Halloween, like many other holidays, is largely focused around sweets. This makes it a little harder on parents who are trying to promote a healthy lifestyle within their family. So, this year, instead of giving out candy, try to focus on healthier treats that are just as fun for your kids and other trick or treaters. These items could include granola bars, fruit leathers, 100% juice boxes, sugar-free gum/candy or snack packs of pretzels, crackers, trail mix, raisins, etc. Unfortunately, some of these items could cost more than 39 95 The Works Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin filters, check belts and hoses. Top off all fluids. Offer valid with coupon. Taxes extra. Expires 60 days from 10-12-12. Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury 7929 E. Highway 24, Manhattan, 785-776-4004 Brakes Tue ups Exhaust Engine repair Farmers Service 125 South Colorado Waterville, KS 785-363-2581 Full Service Mechanic On Duty Services Provided: Gas, Oil Change, Complete Car Care, Car Wash, Licensed Gun Dealer, Interstate Batteries, Hydraulic Hoses, Roller Chains, Oils and Greases Blue Valley Senior Living 710 Western Ave. Blue Rapids, Ks 66411 785-363-7777 “We have a warm friendly home like environment that you feel when you enter the door.” Family and friends of the late Jerry Weis planted a tree Friday in the Blue Rapids City Park. Jerry was a well known business man and contributed to the City and organizations. Shown here are daughter Stephane Besel, wife Verina Weis, daughter Jennifer Walker and Jennifer’s two sons Carson and Jackson Walker. candy, so watch for sales. With the high volume of children many households see at their doorstep on Halloween low cost treats are often desirable. There are numerous Halloween toys that can be given away in place of candy. These items can be found for a reasonable price at local dollar stores or party stores. Non-candy Halloween treats less expensive than most candy include: Stickers Spider rings Temporary tattoo Glow in the dark bouncy balls Pencils These non-candy items may be viewed as a special treat not only because they are different from the child’s multiple pieces of candy, but also because they engage the child in an activity and can be a source of continuing entertainment. Other ways to promote a healthy lifestyle with your family at Halloween are to: Feed your child a nutritious meal before they go trick or treating so they are not hungry while collecting candy. Encourage your children to wait until they get home from trick or treating to start eating their candy. (Parents should inspect treats before children eat them). Limit the number of treats your child can have each day (let your children know ahead of time the limits and reasons for those limits.) Keep the candy out of reach so your child has to ask for the candy (if they remember). Have your child eat the treat along with something nutritious such as a glass of milk or apple slices. Use the candy for craft projects, such as a haunted house similar to a gingerbread house. Some dentists will buy the candy back and kids can get If you like the Free Press please tell these Advertisers Dr. Sara Baskerville-Crome ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE CHIROPRACTIC 785-562-1900 some spending money from the candy that they collected. By following these trick or treating tips your family is sure to have a happy and nutritious Halloween. CHIROPRACTIC Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday Mondays & 8:30 Thursdays AM - 5:30 9 a.m. PMto 5 p.m. 600 Sharp, Blue Rapids 785-363-7755 Located at 1124 - Answering Pony Express phone Mon.-Sat. Highway Marysville, Kansas Route 77 Corner Stores Blue Rapids 785-363-7364 Waterville 785-363-2641 Roy and Mandi Hartloff Holiday Cash? Blue Rapids United Methodist Church Soup Day - Nov. 6th Serving 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Chili, Veg. Beef, Potato, Chicken Noodle Relishes, Dessert, Drink, Free Will Offering GO VOTE! Mustang Motors 5A Need some extra cash for the holidays? Cambridge Place is looking for some C.N.A’s for PT weekend shifts and a PT night shift. Apply at Cambridge Place, 1100 N 16th St, Marysville, Ks., or contact Deb Schwindamann at 785-562-5321, we’d be happy to visit with you about the opportunities we have available. Blue Valley Health Care is an EOE. 2004 Chevy Avalanche 4 x 4 Z71 132,000 miles $11,700.00 Closed 500 East Main Waterville, Kansas Owners: Colby and Jenni Heinen Phone:785-363-2600 Cell 785-562-7200 Yungeberg Drug will be closed Sat 10-27 Cindy’s Country Inn 420 South Colorado Waterville, Ks 785-363-2192 Daily Specials Tuesday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Breakfast Only Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Terry-Christie Funeral Home 308 West Walnut, Waterville 785-363-2627 “A Personal Approach to Service at a Very Personal Time.” www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com
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