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THE SALINA JOURNAL NEWS WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 19, 1998 A7 DEATHS FUNERALS Bruce W. Baughan STILWELL Bruce W. Baughan, 44, Stilwell, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, at Bethany Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements. Jean Davis LINDSBORG Jean Davis, 78, Lindsborg, died Wednesday, Aug. 12,1998, at her home. Davis was born Jean Bumsted on Oct. 27, 1919, at Wakefield arid was a resident of Lindsborg since 1953, moving from Salina.

She was a former owner of Lindsborg Cleaners. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Pitzer in 1966 and Verl Joe Davis in 1996. Survivors include a son, Keith of Boise, Idaho; a stepson, Duane Davis of Salina; two stepdaughters, Linda Kohman of Solomon and Sandi Davis of Bridgeport; a brother, Frank Bumsted of Wichita; a sister, Jo Reece Shannon of Pueblo, two grandchildren; five stepgrandchil- dren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.

25, at Hays Funeral Home Chapel, Lindsborg, Rev. David Smith officiating. Private inurnment will be before the service at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg. The body was cremated. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to Lindsborg Community Hospital. Hays Funeral Home, Washington at Lincoln Streets, Lindsborg 67456, is handling arrangements. Marjorie Marie DiNardo EMPORIA Marjorie Marie DiNardo, 72, Emporia, died Tuesday, Aug. 18,. 1998, at Emporia Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. DiNardo was born Nov. 1, 1925, at Springdale, and had lived in Emporia since 1944 moving from Arkansas. She was a homemaker. Her husband, John, died in 1953.

Survivors include a son, John Thomas of Houston; three daughters, Billie Ann Webb of Andover, Margie Plaven of Wichita and Ann McCreary of Emporia; two sisters, Ruth Odom of Salina and Ann Emely of Shawnee Mission; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. will be no service. A private burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Emporia. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Thursday at Carlson Funeral Home, 501 W. Sixth, Emporia 66801. Mildred Lois Grafton Calif. Mildred Lois Grafton, 71, Clearlake, died Wednesday, Aug.

12, 1998, at St. Helena Hospital, St. Helena. Mrs. Grafton was born Mildred Lois Phillips on Sept.

30, 1926, near Traer, and was a resident of Clearlake since 1976, moving from Nebraska and Kentucky. She was preceded in death by husband, James Hensley, in 1961; and a son, Garrett Lee Wagner, in 1982. Survivors include her mother, Lucy Irene Phillips of McCook, two daughters, Marsha Ir0ne Garbella and Debra Jean Adams, both of California; a sister, Miriam Tuller of McCook; seven grandchildren; two stepgrand- children; and eight great-grandchildren. The service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Traer Cemetery, the Rev.

Vernon Maelzer officiating. Memorials may be made in her Brantley Funeral Home, 215 S. Fourth, Atwood, Kan. 67730, is handling arrangements. today's obituaries SAUNA Linda Jackson Niemann KANSAS ABILENE: Elsie Pdtte'r ELLSWORTH: Esther U.

Petermann EMPORIA: Marjorie Marie DiNardo GOFF: Madeline J. "Madge" Kramer HOXIE: Loyal Theodore Jacob LINDSBORG: Jean Davis STILWELL: Bruce W. Baughan QirrOFSTATE Mildred Lois Grafton, Clearlake, Calif. Loyal Theodore Jacob HOXIE Loyal Theodore Jacob, 87, Hoxie, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, at Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit, Hoxie.

Mr. Jacob was born Aug. 30, 1910, at Lucas and was a longtime Hoxie-area resident. He worked in the parts department at Hoxie Implement retiring in 1972, and was a member of Hoxie Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of the home; three sons, Dale of Deerfield, Clare of Sperry, and Loyal Jr.

of Boston; two daughters, Joyce Gallagher of Hoxie and Charlene Deges of Grainfield; a sister, Mildred Bartrow of 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hoxie Christian Church, Benny Rosell officiating. Burial will be in Hoxie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740, and after 11 a.m. today at the church. Madeline J. "Madge" Kramer GOFF Madeline J.

"Madge" Kramer, 75, Goff, died Monday, Aug. 17,1998, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. Mrs. Kramer was born Madeline J.

Luck on Feb. 7, 1923, at Solomon. She had worked at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. She was a member of St. James Church and Altar Society, Wetmore, the Woman's Club at Goff and was a former member of the Extension Home Unit at Oneida.

She also was a former leader of Lucky 4-H Club. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, John J. of the home; three sons, Keith of Oneida, Terry of Soldier and Daniel of Lenexa; a brother, Charles Luck of Salina; two sisters, Viola Macintosh of Las Vegas and Barbara Ann Hale of Dwight; and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at Sts. Peter Paul Catholic Church, Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Lauer Funeral Home, 212 S.

Fouth, Seneca 66538. Memorials may be made to St. James Church at Wetmore or the American Heart Association. Linda L. Jackson Niemann Linda L.

Jackson Niemann, 45, Salina, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Mrs. Niemann was born Linda L. Jackson on Jan.

31, 1953, at Borger, Texas, and was a Salina resident since 1967, moving from Albuquerque, MRS. NIEMANN N.M. She worked for several Salina restaurants and was a member of Salvation Army of Salina and its Ladies Home League. She also was a Salvation Army volunteer. Survivors include her husband, Carl of the home; three sons, James L.

Reeves of Salina, and Jason Reeves and Kenneth Hines, both of the home; her mother, Edna Davis of Salina; a sister, Janice Ferret of Solomon; three brothers, Ralph E. Davis, Jerry B. Davis and J.T. Davis, all of Salina; and a grandchild. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at the Salvation Army Chapel, Salina, Captain Paul Woodall officiating. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N.

Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. Esther U. Petermann ELLSWORTH Esther U. Petermann, 88, Ellsworth, died Monday, Aug.

17,1998, at Wilson Nursing Center, Wilson. Mrs. Petermann was born Esther U. Burmeister on May 25, 1910, in Ellsworth County and was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth. She was a homemaker and a member of St.

Paul's Lutheran Church and Ladies Aide, Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, in 1994; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth of Spotsylvania, and Ronald Peterman of McPherson; a daughter, Bernita Bush of Ellsworth; a brother, Erwin Burmeister of Ellsworth; six grandchildren; five stepgrandchil- dren; seven great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchil- dren. The funeral will be at 10 Friday, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev.

Lon Landsmann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or Lutheran Hour. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parsons Funeral Home, 307 N.

Lincoln, Ellsworth 67439, and from 9 a.m. to.service time Friday at the church. Elsie Potter ABILENE Elsie L. Potter, 88, Abilene, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1998, at Abilene Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Potter was born Elsie L. Lauer on May 15,1910, in the Holland community. She taught school in Dickinson County and was a bookkeeper for the R.H. Deaton Co.

in Kimberly, Idaho. She and her husband owned and operated Murrays Motel and Trailer Court in Challis, Idaho. She was Hope city clerk and was a desk clerk for the Best Western Inn in Abilene and Cardie Oil retiring in 1982. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church and a life member of the Florence Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star of Challis. Her husband, Ralph, died in 1989.

Survivors include two sisters, Marie L. Adams of Enterprise and Viola Mehl of Chapman. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, the Rev. Charles Norman officiating.

Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Mount Pleasant. Memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Abilene Memorial Hospital or Brown Memorial Home. Visitation will be until the service at the funeral home, 414 NW Third, Abilene 67410. Drivers School districts have tough time filling open FROM PAGE A1 "This year we were able to work things out," said Ell-Saline Superintendent Bernie White. "We usually have to scramble during the summer.

Bus drivers are hard to find with the current employment situation. People are looking for more hours and more pay." Jim Lambert, superintendent at Abilene, said filling a bus driver vacancy isn't easy. "We do not have as many applicants as we used to," Lambert said. "The hours are bad. The pay is not good.

And it's a type of work that doesn't appeal to everybody." Judy Taylor, manager for School Services and Leasing, which provides bus transportation for the Salina School District, said finding bus drivers is a problem that has worsened since drivers were required to have a commercial driver's license. Drivers also undergo 40 hours of training. But she has enough drivers trained and ready for the start of school Friday. W.S. "Skip" Landis, superintendent at Solomon, said his district has retained its drivers although he would like to have an additional substitute.

Besides a salary that computes to about $11 an hour, Solomon bus drivers receive a health insurance benefit. Some drivers also take on other district jobs such as working in the kitchen. Carolyn Weinhold, who coordinates transportation for the Heartland Early Learning Center, a preschool program for Head Start and disabled preschoolers, has been trying to hire a bus driver. "We anticipate we'll fill the position," Weinhold said. "But we weren't overwhelmed with applications." At Chapman, officials didn't have to fill a driving position after combining routes in the southern part of the district.

"We were very fortunate that most of our drivers were returning," said Tony Frieze, assistant superintendent. "But we are always needing substitute drivers for field trips and athletic events." In Colby, bus drivers are ready for the start of school Thursday. "We're all lined up," said Superintendent Kirk Nielsen. "But- we had to replace five drivers last year. It was a tough summer." A vacancy in the spring also produced a plea for more drivers.

Getting behind the wheel Driving a school bus involves working a split shift that starts in the morning before school, can include working hours around noon for kindergarten routes and finishing up in the afternoon when school lets out. The pay varies, starting at $7 an hour for beginning drivers. In some districts, experienced, longtime drivers can earn more than $11 an hour. "For a part-time job in Salina, the pay isn't bad," Debbie Smith said. And she likes the time off between her morning, noon and after-school "That's when I get my house- ON THE RECORD ims Hospital report Salina Regional Health Center SANTA FE ADMISSIONS Karen Blomberg, Roberta Braden, Lyle Elder, Max Johnson, Talisha Revels and Elna Sloop, all of Salina; Herman Wurtz, Clifton; Shirley Dreiling, Ellsworth; David Higbee, Lindsborg; Melissa McLoughlin, Lyons; Tammie Roe, Wilson.

DISMISSALS Robert Butler and Kathryn Junk, both of Salina; Shaun Curtis, Wakefield. Animal shelter These animals were picked up Monday at the locations listed and taken to the Saline County Animal Shelter, 1960 W. Old Highway 40, Phone 8266535. DOGS Brown female shar pel with orange collar, 900 block of North Eighth Street; black male pit bull- labrador mix, 900 block of North Eighth; red and white female terrier mix with multi-color collar, 1400 block of Prospect Avenue. CATS White female with medium hair, 200 block of North Second Street; grey neutered male with medium hair, 100 block of South Front Street; tan and black male kitten with medium hair, 4500 block of Lapsley Road.

Police blotter VEHICLE BURGLARY com- pact discs and a Kenwood stereo were taken from a 1986 Camaro belonging to John A. Kirchner, Salina, while it was parked in the 300 block of South Phillips Street between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday; $2,000 loss. A Kenwood compact disc player, a black vinyl compact disc case and various compact discs were taken from a 1993 Toyota Paseo belonging to Kathryn L.

Zimbelman between 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday; $560 loss, $120 damage. District court SENTENCED Montey A. Hackney, 30, Solomon, six months in jail and a $200 fine for driving under the influence; one year probation granted on condition he serve 48 hours in jail, amount of community service hours to be determined.

Rhonda Diane Massey, 38, Topeka, six months in jail and a $200 fine for driving under the influence; one year probation granted on condition she serve 48 hours in jail and perform 10 hours of community service. Danielle Lee Hull, 23, 1320 N. Fourth, 50 months in prison for robbery and 31 months for attempted aggravated robbery, concurrent, in connection with incidents between March 14 and March 18 in Salina. Robert A. Vering, 42, 325 S.

Oakdale, 15 months in prison for possession of amphetamine in connection TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS DAILY PICK 3 1-0-9 CASH 4 LIFE 3-11-16-65 Bus safety tips WHAT MOTORISTS CAN DO Slow down when you encounter a school bus. Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is slowing down to drop off or pickup a student. Red flashing lights and stop sign means cars from both directions must stop and remain stopped until the sign is pulled back in. WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO Arrive at the bus stop early and don't run after the bus if you're late. Walt for the bus in a safe place away from the road.

When the bus arrives, line up on the sidewalk or at least five big steps away from the road. Don't try to get onto the bus -w until it comes to a complete stop. If you must cross the street before getting on or after cf leaving the bus, always cross in front of the bus so the driver see you. Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing the street. jaw A Keep away from the bus if you drop something on the ground or forget something.

Ask the driver for help. Never reach under the bus. Sit In your assigned seat arid remain seated facing the front of the bus. uvoi i Never put your arms, hands or head, out of the windows. i0n Ask the bus driver's permission to open, the window.

Don't distract the driver. Talk quietly: Don't yell. Don't kick, fight or run. Vi" Make sure'the aisle is clear. iju Don't throw things on the bus.

A Leave the bus carefully, using the handrail, tt Take 10 giant steps beyond the front bumper before toward the road. Ttdili Sources; School officials, bus drivers and the Kanas State University Extension Service. ooT tea K-lfc! work done," she said. Smith started driving a school bus six years ago. "I liked the hours," she said.

"I had a 3-year-old and a second- grader." The job meant she could spend more time with her children. "Both my son and daughter have ridden my bus, so I get to spend extra time with them," she said. The size of a 66-passenger bus was intimidating at first. "It's big and it won't bend in the middle," Smith said. "You have to respect its size, and that took some adjusting.

But it's not that hard to get used to." Getting the license To receive the required commercial driver's license, drivers must pass written and driving tests, and a test showing they know how to inspect the bus before beginning a route. Drivers also are subject to random drug screenings and must undergo training in first-aid and CPR. They also have to contend with the weather. This week as Ell- Saline students started school in 100-degree-plus temperatures, the ride home was hot. The bus's tires kicked up dust from the country roads, leaving the driver and occupants covered with a film of grime.

During winter, drivers are on call in case school is canceled be- cause of snow. In rain, they hav.e> to fight muddy roads. Motorists who don't stop The biggest frustration is vers who don't obey the bus''' warning lights and stop sign. -0 "Several years ago, there children who almost got hit," Smith said. "People are in such hurry to get to work.

I know a 'lot 1 of them don't mean to do it. Some realize it as they're doing it, and you can tell they feel bad. They-didn't see any kids so they just go right on by the bus." She has the children watch her; before they cross a road so she? can signal a warning. Saline County sheriffs deputies also' have helped in recent years to stop violators. Liking students is the key i Discipline on her bus hasft't been a problem, Smith said.

When'' trouble arises, she first gives children a verbal warning oyer the bus' radio. If a second verbal 1 warning isn't heeded, she gives pink slip to the school detailing the problem. "Kids will be kids and they try things," Smith said. "But we a good discipline program and.thV administrators are supportive." Besides, the students are Ke?" main reward. "I love it because you feel like you're making a difference to fee kids when you greet them with "a smile on your face," Smith said.

SALINA PLANNING COMMISSION Planning commission gives OK to Chapel Ridge addition with a disturbance Oct. 26 at 230 E. Cloud; two-year probation granted. Gary William Galbraith, 45, 465 S. Fifth Apt.

10 months in prison for forgery, eight months for other forgeries, six months for criminal use of a financial card, all concurrent, in connection with incidents between Jan. 1 and Aug. 20; three-year probation granted on condition he perform 100 hours of community service. Michael W. Veillon, 33, address unconfirmed, 21 months in prison for burglary, six months for felony theft and three months for misdemeanor theft, concurrent; two-year probation granted.

CORRECTION Because of a Journal error, a name was incorrect in a sports story Tuesday about KU linebacker Patrick Brown. Brown and former Salinan Cassandra Eanes had a baby girl in Plan wins approval despite city engineer's reservations on traffic By CRISTINA JANNEY The Salina Journal Despite concerns by the city engineer that the design of an apartment complex will frustrate drivers and cause more collisions, the complex gained approval Tuesday from the Salina Planning Commission. City engineer Shawn O'Leary said the single road in and out of Chapel Ridge Apartments east of Central Mall could cause drivers to wait almost 26 seconds to make left turns during busy driving hours. That might not seem like much time, but it could be enough to prompt drivers to try to jump into heavy traffic, which could cause crashes, O'Leary said. A traffic study commissioned by Arkansas-based ERC Properties, developers of the complex, suggested the delay was acceptable and expected in a metropolitan area.

"We are not a metropolitan area," O'Leary said. "In my opinion, we are a very rural area, and drivers in Salina expect a different level of service than in a metropolitan area." Drivers at better-rated intersections would wait only 2.5 to 4.3 seconds before they could turn, according to the planning report. O'Leary said a project to add traffic signals at the nearby intersection of Magnolia and Belmont streets could improve traffic flow near the complex. Despite O'Leary's reservations, he recommended approval of the complex design with the condition that the property owners agree to pay for a traffic signal at Chapel Ridge and Magnolia streets if needed. The cost would be about $100,000, he said.

Brenda Love, who represented ERC at the meeting, said the company tried to get Central Mall owners to let residents use a road that runs around the mall, but major mall tenants said no. She said ERC had used only one entry for other developments because of security concerns. Criminals are less likely to enter a complex if they know they have to drive right by the manager's office, Love said. The second phase of the apartment complex will add 152 units to the 144-unit complex. The new apartments will look and have rents similar to the existing units.

Both phases will share facilities, such as a clubhouse, pools and play areas. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom townhomes will be available. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Oct. 1, and leasing will soon follow, according to ERC officials. The complex is to be completed by next summer.

Other business Also Tuesday, the commission; Approved a final plat for a 4.5- acre tract at the northeast corner of Marymount and North Denied an application to allow a home beauty shop in a residential district in the Golden Eagle Estates Addition on East Magnolia Road. Approved a request by Candlewood Hotel, 2650 Planet, to increase a sign height from 30 to 50 feet. KellieV. Manning October 12,1922 August 19,1997 We have had a year without you, and you have been truly missed. But, we know you are in a better place forever without pain.

We've struggled on without you, but our love is never- ending. -j- May you forever rest in peace and always be in i', our hearts. Your Loving Family.