Hospital Expansion Proposed N Tax Credits Available to Donors by Ali Holcomb It Was Reported

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SALUTE THE HOLTON HOLTON, KANSAS Hometown of Floye Knouft Holton Recorder subscriber for more than 60 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 150 years Volume 150, Issue 91 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 14 Pages $1.00 Hospital expansion proposed n Tax credits available to donors By Ali Holcomb it was reported. A donation of Those who donate to Holton $1,000 would equal a $700 tax Community Hospital’s proposed credit, for example. emergency room and inpatient Each donor must fill out a tax care expansion and remodeling credit application in order to re- project are eligible to receive a ceive the credit, it was reported. state tax credit, it has been an- Since the HCH Foundation nounced. is a non-profit, 501c3, all- do HCH, in conjunction with the nations are tax deductible, and Holton Community Hospital the full amount of the contribu- Foundation, has recently been tion may also be claimed on the awarded a tax credit application donor’s federal income tax as a in order to sell state income tax donation to a charitable organi- credits to those who donate to zation. the hospital’s remodeling proj- The $213,000 tax credit the ect. hospital has received is expected The hospital is receiv- to raise $305,000 for the project. ing $213,000 in tax credits The patient care expansion through the Kansas Department project includes: Jerry Reed from American Legion Riders Post 225 of Ozawkie contributed to last Friday’s veterans parade with a of Commerce’s Community * A 2,580-square feet build- salute to those who raised the flag at Iwo Jima during World War II. Veterans and their family members and support- Services Tax Credit Program. ing addition that will include six ers braved chilly temperatures that afternoon to pay tribute to those who have served our country in the U.S. armed Tax credits will be offered for new patient rooms. The current forces. Photo by Brian Sanders qualified contributions of $250 patient rooms will become ER or more received between Sept. treatment rooms, including two 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2018, it private bays. was reported. * The number of hospital ER Wilson touts benefits of Washburn Tech Ewing Donors, including businesses rooms will increase from two to By Brian Sanders to be part of “an awesome go out into the workforce have and individuals, will receive a six. Jackson Heights High School opportunity” for high school a job placement rate of 90 to 94 tax credit equal to 70 percent students who invest time and students at Jackson Heights and percent, Wilson told the board. receives of the amount they contribute, Continued to Page 14 energy into taking vocational in northeastern Kansas. But in order to maintain a high courses through Washburn Tech Wilson’s presentation to the percentage of placement, the additional in Topeka will enhance more Heights board was intended initiative is on the shoulders of than just their list of educational to give board members the school’s students who must Overcrowding credits, a former Holton school more information about the maintain high attendance levels, sentence administrator now serving as vocational/technical school that commit to learning their skills Holton resident Jacob an associate dean of student serves as a subsidiary of — and remain drug-free. Ewing, 23, was sentenced services at Washburn Tech and a bridge to — Washburn Once they complete their to more than seven years an issue at HMS told the USD 335 Board of University. The school serves courses and prove themselves of imprisonment at the end By David Powls Central, in the past, was Education on Monday. 39 high schools in northeastern ready for the workforce, Wilson of a sentencing hearing Mobile units may possibly Holton’s elementary school for Mark C. Wilson, former Kansas, including Jackson said, students “can go anywhere this morning in Jackson be needed at the Holton Middle grades three, four and five. Some principal at Holton’s Colorado Heights and Royal Valley, the in the world they want,” even County District Court. School campus in the next school efforts to sell the Central school Elementary School and a latter of which sends the second- though it was reported that Judge Norbert Marek term to provide additional class- property have not been success- presence in the Holton district highest amount of students to about “65 to 70 percent” of issued the sentence to room space. ful, so far, as only some very for a quarter of a century, said the school, he said. Washburn Tech graduates from run consecutively to an Or, next year’s Holton sixth small purchase offers – in the that in his fifth year at work for Students who complete earlier sentence of 27 1/2 grade class may need to be $50,000 range - have been made, Washburn Tech, he is proud courses at Washburn Tech and Continued to Page 14 years given to Ewing in moved from HMS to the dia- it was reported. September in district court. mond-shaped annex building lo- Further complicating the school This morning’s cated at the new Holton Elemen- board’s current facilities conver- RV discusses concession stand options sentencing comes in the tary School campus. sations is the fact that there is wake of a plea deal made The HMS for grades six, sev- about $482,000 in leftover bond By Ali Holcomb rage door to move a grill in and near $216,000, according to in October, in which en and eight is “bursting at the issue funds that can only be used Improvements to the conces- out of the building. HTK Architects. Ewing entered a “guilty by seams’’ due to increased student for projects at the new Holton sion stand at the Royal Valley “This would be a much more “I do think it’s something Alford” plea on a charge of enrollment in those grades over Elementary School campus – in- High School football field and usable space than what we cur- we need to do for our district. attempted rape and a no- the past few years, school offi- cluding the diamond-shaped an- track have been on the board rently have,” Davis said. “It’s The question is, is $216,000 too contest plea on a charge cials say, and next year the school nex building. of education’s radar for several the exact same length as the cur- much to do that project?” Davis of sexual exploitation of a is expected to again be pushing The new Holton Elementary years, and board members con- rent stand but twice the depth said. “HTK said that commer- child. its physical limits with the high- School has 586 students in grades tinued to discuss the best course from north to south.” cial construction is twice as Judge Marek this est enrollment at the school yet. pre-K through five attending of action to take during their The district’s current con- much as residential construc- morning sentenced Ewing At the Holton school board classes there now. meeting Monday evening. cession stand is 11 feet by 37 tion.” to 59 months (one month meeting here Monday evening, Another major facilities issue in Superintendent Aaric Davis feet and is “in poor condition,” Davis said if the board want- short of five years) on the overcrowding at HMS was a ma- Holton USD 336 is the poor con- presented preliminary designs Davis said. The stand is used ed to pursue a new concession attempted rape charge and jor topic. dition of the heating and cooling from HTK Architects of Topeka during football and track sea- stand, there are funds available 32 months (two years, At the same time, the school system at Holton High School, to build a new concession stand sons for both middle school and in the district’s capital outlay eight months) on the board is still considering options it has been reported. The current at the same location of the cur- high school events. fund. exploitation charge, both for the old Central Elementary HVAC cannot keep the build- rent stand. Over the years, minor im- It was recommended that if running consecutively to School that is now pretty much ing’s humidity and comfort levels The proposed stand includes provements, such as repainting the board wants to build a new each other and to the prior vacated following the construc- where they should be, it has been three serving windows, a cen- the building, have been made. stand, that bidding process sentence. tion of the new Holton Elemen- reported. ter island, food prep and clean- Construction of the conces- would need to be completed in tary School for grades pre-K up areas and wire rack storage. sion stand, including demolition Continued to Page 14 through fifth. Continued to Page 7 There would also be a side ga- of the current stand, is estimated Continued to Page 14 Food items still needed for Thanksgiving dinner By Brian Sanders to everyone in the community, With Thanksgiving — and the regardless of age, income, Community Thanksgiving Dinner residence or religious affiliation. — just a week away, dinner “I still need five turkey cookers,” organizer Freda Galer said food Galer said of the holiday dinner’s items are starting to trickle in. main dish. “I just got eight more pies and Other food items needed six more salads,” said Galer, include six gallons each of green who has been involved with the beans, corn and sweet potatoes, community dinner for several three gallons of baked beans, years. five gallons of instant mashed But plenty more food items — potatoes, 10 fruit or vegetable and a few volunteers — are still salads, 11 Jello salads, 22 pies and needed to help make the holiday 15 cakes. dinner a success, she added. “That’s still a lot, but I’m pretty The annual Community sure we’ll get some calls,” Galer Thanksgiving Dinner, a Holton said. tradition since 1985, will be held Volunteer help is also needed, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, including “a couple of servers,” Nov. 23 at the Evangel United someone to deliver meals, Methodist Church Family Life someone to give rides to and Center, where the dinner is in from the Family Life Center and a its fourth year after being held volunteer to help set up, she said. at St. Dominic Parish Hall for several years. The dinner is open Continued to Page 14 On Monday afternoon, the United Way of Greater Topeka, which includes Jackson County, presented a $5,000 check to the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Christmas Store. Those pictured are (from left) Tonya Barta, Jessica Lehnherr THURSDAY’S FORECAST (United Way of Greater Topeka CEO), Carrie Saia, Jennifer Ingels (Christmas Store organizer) and Rod and Shan- HH 4 non Wittmer. Barta, Saia and the Wittmers all serve on the Jackson County Advisory Council for the United Way of ook for the comlete forecast on age Greater Topeka. Photo by Ali Holcomb Introducing our newest partner in women’s health, OB/GYN, Dr. Brian Cobb. Dr. Cobb will see obstetric and gynecological patients in our facility and can deliver at either 785-364-2116 • 1110 Columbine Dr. • 785-364-2126 Holton Topeka hospital. 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THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 2 Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Prairie Band Thursday, Nov. 16 days. For more information call *Holton High School dinner ings are open to the public. To *8 a.m. Holton Municipal 362-7021. theatre (“Thoroughly Modern address the county commission- Propane Court at Holton City Hall. Millie”). Dinner starts at 5 p.m., ers, contact the county clerk’s *8 a.m. Jackson County Min- Friday, Nov. 17 show time at 7 p.m. For more office at 364-2891 to have your 13487 162 Rd., Mayetta • 785-966-2721 isterial Alliance meeting at Hol- *7:30 a.m. RVES Donuts information and tickets, call the name placed on a meeting agen- ton First Christian Church. with Dads. high school office at 785-364- da. *The Circleville Senior Ex- *7 p.m. Atchison County 2181. *4 p.m. HHS V Scholars ecutives will meet at the Holton Drama Club will present “Li’l *7 p.m. Atchison County Bowl at Onaga. Senior Center for the annual Abner” at the ACCJSHS audi- Drama Club will present “Li’l *4:30 p.m. JHMS girls bas- COMMUNITYThanksgiving turkey dinner. torium in Effingham. A free- Abner” CALENDAR at the ACCJSHS audi- ketball vs. McLouth at JH. Reservations are needed. will donation baked potato din- torium in Effingham. A free- *4:30 p.m. HMS girls basket- *4 p.m. Holton V/JV Schol- ner will precede the show from will donation baked potato din- ball at Perry-Lecompton. ars Bowl at Jackson Heights. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the JSH ner will precede the show from *4:30 p.m. RVMS 7th and 8th *4 p.m. RVMS wrestling at commons. A free-will donation 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the JSH grade girls basketball at River- RVHS. dessert bar will be held during commons. A free-will donation side MS. *4:30 p.m. JHMS girls bas- intermission. dessert bar will be held during *4:30 p.m. RVMS wrestling ketball at Everest. *The Jackson County His- intermission. at Silver Lake. *4:30 p.m. HMS girls basket- torical Museum, located at 327 *ESU honor band (high *WHS Career Symposium. ball vs. Hiawatha at Holton. New York Ave. in Holton, will school only). *7 p.m. Holton City Commis- *4:30 p.m. RVMS 8th grade be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sion meets at Holton City Hall. COMMUNITYgirls basketball vs. ACCJHS at every Friday. Special exhibit: Sunday, CALENDAR Nov. 19 *The Harvesters Food Group RVMS. Marching Off to War in 1917. *Attend the church of your will stop at the Netawaka Com- *4:30 p.m. RVMS 7th grade For more information, call the choice. munity Center, 418 Kansas St. girls basketball vs. ACCJHS at museum at 364-4991. *2 p.m. Jackson County Dem- in Netawaka, on every third RVES. *Narcotics Anonymous meet- ocrats recall and reorganization- Monday of the month. *5 p.m. HMS wrestling at ing from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in al meeting, held at Courthouse Royal Valley. the library room (room 104) Memorial Hall (room 104). Tuesday, Nov. 21 *7:30 p.m. NEK-CAP, Inc. at Evangel United Methodist *2 p.m. Atchison County *9 a.m. FFA Leadership Board of Directors meeting at Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave. Drama Club will present “Li’l School at Holton for Holton and the NEK-CAP, Inc. Administra- in Holton. Abner” at the ACCJSHS audi- Jackson Heights students. COMMUNITYth CALENDAR tive Office, 1260 220 St., Hia- torium in Effingham. A free-will *RVMS Jump Day #1. watha. Saturday, Nov. 18 donation dessert bar will be held *6 p.m. Beck-Bookman Li- *WMS basketball at Axtell, *8:30 a.m. HMS wrestling at during intermission. brary Board of Directors meet- time TBA. Rossville. *7 p.m. Holton High School ing at Beck-Bookman Library. *AA meeting in the yel- *8:30 a.m. RVMS wrestling play (“Thoroughly Modern Mil- *The Caregivers Support low annex west of St. Dominic at Rossville HS. lie”). For more information and Group (formerly Alzheimer’s Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Use *10 a.m. Samuel Linscott tickets, call the high school of- Support Group) will meet every the south door. DAR Chapter meeting, held at fice at 785-364-2181. third Tuesday of each month *Hours at the JCMA New the Denison State Bank con- from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hol- Hope Center Food Pantry, locat- ference room in Holton (north Monday, Nov. 20 ton Community Hospital care ed at Fifth Street and Wiscon- door). *The Jackson County Com- room. For more information, sin Avenue in the Holton First *5:30 p.m. Royal Valley KAY mission meets at 9 a.m. each contact Zennie McClintock at Christian Church basement, are Daddy Daughter Date Night at Monday at the Jackson County 364-9696 or Amy Spiker at 364- from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thurs- RVHS. Courthouse in Holton. All meet- 3164.

Wednesday, Nov. 22 *Thanksgiving break begins for all area schools. Land Transfers *Holton Alateen, a fellow- ship of young people whose The following land transfers *Joint tenancy general war- acres in Section 24, Township 8 lives have been affected by al- have been filed with the Jackson ranty deed – Lisa L.M. Van- South, Range 15 East of the 6th coholism, meets at 7 p.m. each County Register of Deeds Of- Donge aka Lisa VanDonge, a P.M. Wednesday in the library room fice, located on the second floor single person, of Douglas Coun- *Kansas warranty deed – Lar- (room 104) at Evangel United of the Courthouse. ty, to Robert Dieckmann and ry D. Amon and Beth A. Amon, Methodist Church, 227 Penn- *Quit claim deed – William Karen Dieckmann, husband and husband and wife, to Larry D. sylvania Ave. in Holton. M. Murphy and Tammy R. Mur- wife, Lot 5 and Lot 6, except Amon, trustee of the Larry D. *The Crisis Pregnancy Center phy, husband and wife, to Mick- the east 25 feet thereof, Block Amon Trust, dated Sept. 29, in Holton is open every Wednes- ie L. Schultz, as joint tenant, the 2, Rosser’s Subdivision, city of 2017, several tracts of land in- day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. west 110 feet of the north half of Holton, Jackson County. cluding the following – the Lot 7 on Third Street, S.B. Lan- *Quit claim deed – Tricia L. north 140 acres of the northeast dis Addition, city of Hoyt, Jack- McAllister, a single person, to quarter of Section 29, Township son County. Bradley C. McAllister, land in 5 South, Range 16; the west half *General warranty deed – the west half of the northeast of Lot 2 and all of Lots 3, 4 and Thanks for reading William M. Murphy and Tammy quarter and land in the west half 5, Block 18, town of Netawaka; R. Murphy, husband and wife, of the northwest quarter of Sec- The north 29.75 acres of the to Mickie L. Schultz, as joint tion 8, Township 6 South, Range southwest quarter of Section 22, th The Holton tenant, the west 110 feet of the 15 East of the 6 P.M., Jackson Township 5, Range 15; Blocks north half of Lot 7 on Third County. 32 and 33 and Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and Street, S.B. Landis Addition, *Joint tenancy general war- 10, Block 18, town of Netawaka; city of Hoyt, Jackson County. ranty deed – Randall Mavrovich the southwest quarter of Section Recorder! *Special warranty deed – and Jayme Mavrovich, husband 29, Township 5, Range 16; the Federal National Mortgage As- and wife, of Jackson County, to south 95 acres of the southeast sociation aka Fannie Mae, Dal- Christopher Spaar and Rachel quarter of Section 29, Town- las, Texas, to Brent R. McKinley Spaar, husband and wife, of ship 5 South, Range 16 East; II, Meriden, the east half of Lots Jackson County, Lot 70, New the south half of the southwest 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 16, town of Jersey Ave., city of Holton, quarter of Section 18, Township Whiting, Jackson County. Jackson County. 5, Range 15; Lot 1 and the east *Trustee’s deed – Robert C. *Kansas warranty deed – Way- half of Lot 2, Block 18, town of Carson and June M. Carson, lon L. Bausch and Kelli Bausch, Netawaka; trustees of the Robert C. Carson husband and wife, to Nicholas 20.78 acres in the northwest Trust dated March 12, 1984, to A. Smith, a tract of land com- quarter of Section 22, Township Michael E. Watkins and Teri mencing at a point 18 feet east 5 South, Range 15 East; Lots 11 Lynn Watkins, husband and of the intersection of the south and 12, Block 19, town of Net- wife, a tract of land in Section line of Lots 1 and 2, Landis Ad- awaka; Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 16, Township 7 South, Range dition, town of Hoyt, and a tract 18, 19 and 20, Block 19, town 15 East of the 6th P.M., Jackson of land including all of Lots 3 of Netawaka; the north half of County. and 5, on Second Street, S.B. the northeast quarter of Section *Joint tenancy general war- Landis Addition, town of Hoyt, 23, Township 5 South, Range ranty deed – Marjorie R. Hund- Jackson County. 15 East; the northeast quarter of ley, a single person, of Jackson *Joint tenancy general war- Section 27, Township 5 South, County, to Darrell A. Martin ranty deed – Eugene F. Bergman Range 15 East; the northeast and Sandra L. Martin, husband and Sonya J. Bergman, husband quarter of Section 16, Township and wife, Lot 108 and the south and wife, of Jackson County, to 6 South, Range 16 East; an un- 30 feet of Lot 110, New Jersey Darrel Joseph Chance and Kristi divided half interest in the west Ave., city of Holton, Jackson Ann Chance, husband and wife, half of the northwest fractional County. of Jackson County, 13.77 acres quarter of Section 31, Township in Section 24, Township 8 South, 5 South, Range 16 East; an un- Range 15 East of the 6th P.M. divided half interest in the north *Joint tenancy general war- half of the northeast quarter of ranty deed - Darrel Joseph Section 31, Township 5 South, Chance and Kristi Ann Chance, Range 16 East; and the southeast husband and wife, of Jackson quarter of Section 15, Township County, to Keith D. Reicherter 5, Range 15, all of the 6th P.M., and Jennifer J. Reicherter, 13.77 Jackson County. 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Speckmann, auctioneer SPECKMANN REALTY & AUCTION SVC 402-335-2659 Full sale bill & more pictures at speckmannrealtyandauction.com www.holtonrecorder.net THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 3 Holton High School News FFA chapter excels at nationals By Bridget Kucan arship for his award. “I’m never going to forget Sophomore Correspondent Along with Chanay, junior walking across stage in front of Holton High School Kortnee VanDonge got gold, se- 58,000 people. I was so swept A total of 11 FFA members nior Joshua Clark got silver and up in the moment, I hugged a from Holton High School at- sophomore Alexys Campbell national officer when he was tended the national FFA con- got bronze. The team finished trying to direct me off stage,” vention held 18th out of the 41 teams com- Phillips said. Oct. 24-27. peting. Along for the ride, sopho- Five of the Sophomore Cailin Parks, the mores Chris Roush and Andrew 11 competed representative for Kansas in the Harrison and junior Quinn Ken- at a national creed speaking competition, nedy got to experience a lot at level. broke out of her room of six to the national convention. Roush, A team of continue on. She gave her speech Harrison, and Kennedy sat four com- again and had to wait for results through two sessions, walked peted in the at a banquet later that night. around the career show, went environmen- “I was nervous. When all shopping in the mega mall and tal natural re- of the results were done, I was toured Elanco. source career kind of disappointed, because I “It was a life-changing ex- development didn’t get in the top four, but I perience and it was so amazing event (CDE), and one student was really glad that I’d met the to meet kids from all over the competed in the creed speaking people I did and got to experi- U.S and even some from Puerto leadership development event ence it all,” Parks said. Rico,” Roush said. (LDE). Parks placed 16th overall in From Alaska to the Virgin Although they didn’t bring the national competition. Islands, and from Maine to home any first place awards, The chapter also received the Hawaii, the 90th national FFA they did score extremely well 3-Star Gold National Chapter convention in Indianapolis, against the other teams nation- Award at the convention. The Ind., mesmerized members all ally while competing. two representatives to walk on across the country. Along with Senior Mason Chanay was a stage and accept the award were those members, 11 from Hol- part of the ENR team and placed chapter president Danni Klahr ton gained new experiences and Tyler Warner, district wildlife biologist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks 11th out of all the individuals. and chapter secretary Savannah met new friends from across the and Tourism, visited second-grade students at Holton Elementary School recently to Chanay received a $400 schol- Phillips, both juniors. country. talk about owls. In the photo above, Warner used an owl’s wing to show students how quiet the wings are during hunting. His presentation also involved two stuffed owls, owl talons, pictures of different types of owls, a chart to show the formation of an owl Physical education essential for freshmen pellet and owl pellets for students to dissect. Submitted photo By Abby Boeckman All HHS freshmen are re- Running a mile within a cer- Freshman Correspondent quired to take two semesters of tain time — seven minutes and Holton High School physical education/health. 30 seconds for boys, nine min- School Lunch Menus Physical education at Holton “I enjoy playing the games utes and 30 seconds for girls High School and the fact that it makes me — is required by the state of is more than a better person and athlete,“ Kansas. Jackson Heights carrots, fruit and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 21: Breakfast just dodge freshman Logan Dieckmann Many of the students work Monday, Nov. 20: Breakfast Wednesday through Friday, – Biscuits and gravy; Lunch balls and said. hard to beat their previously re- – Nutri-grain bar, yogurt, fruit, Nov. 22-24: No school (Thanks- – Mini chocolate chip French jump ropes. The students have health corded times. juice and milk; Lunch – Sloppy giving break). toast, sausage patty, tri-tater, The class of- class the first day of the week. “My favorite thing about joe, hash brown patty, corn, fruit Wetmore vegetable blend juice, apple- fers new op- During the class, the students physical education is running. and milk. Monday, Nov. 20: Breakfast sauce and milk. portunities learn about the human body, PE helps students so that they Tuesday, Nov. 21: Breakfast – Cereal or cinnamon pastries; Wednesday through Friday, and chances nutrition, first aid and even get can learn healthy lifestyles and – Western omelet, whole-wheat Lunch – Pulled pork tot-chos, Nov. 22-24: No school (Thanks- to make new to become CPR-qualified. know the proper workouts. I tortilla, fruit, juice and milk; seasoned green beans, peaches, giving break). friends. “I hope the students will think many adults are motivat- Lunch – Pepperoni pizza, let- whole-grain cinnamon roll and Note: Menus subject to “PE helps learn about their bodies, how ed, they just don’t know how to tuce salad, carrots and cucumber milk. change. me with my they work and how to take care get started, and I think learning slices, fruit and milk. agility and my work commit- of them to give them a better habits as teenagers can help stu- Wednesday through Friday, ment with sports,” freshman quality of life,” physical educa- dents in the future,” freshman Nov. 22-24: No school (Thanks- athlete Saydee Tanking said. tion teacher Joe Purcell said. Allison Campbell said. giving break). Holton SHINN APPRAISALS Monday, Nov. 20: Breakfast – Specializing in Agricultural and Commercial Appraisals for Breakfast pizza or cereal, choice financing, estate planning, purchase or sale of real estate. of fruit and/or juice and milk; ACCJSHS to present ‘Li’l Abner’ Lunch – Hamburger on a bun or Certified General Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska. fruit yogurt parfait, lettuce and Ray J. Shinn It’s a typical day in Dogpatch, Phogbound (Levi Navinskey) Christina Walker. tomato, oven fries, fresh fruits U.S.A., and the citizens are going to name a few — as the musical Technical crew members in- and vegetables and milk. [email protected] about their daily activities and takes us on a journey to discover clude stage manager Kasey Tim- Tuesday, Nov. 21: Breakfast 785-294-1514 or 785-336-3325 preparing for the Sadie Hawkins the fate of Dogpatch, the famed mons, Savannah Gann, Charles – Pancake on a stick or cereal, Day race in the Atchison County Sadie Hawkins Day Race and Miller, Mamie West and Sa- choice of fruit and/or juice and Web Site:www.shinnappraisals.com Drama Club of ACCJSHS pre- whether or not there will be a mantha Wingo. The musical milk; Lunch – Chili or chicken sentation of “Li’l Abner,” sched- happy ending. is directed by Amy Eckert and nuggets, tortilla chips (9-12), uled Friday through Sunday at The show features cameo Noelle Walters. Paul English is fresh vegetable medley, cinna- the school, it was reported. appearances by USD 377 staff the technical supervisor and Tim mon roll, fresh fruits and veg- The musical is based on the and alums Paul Courter, Austin Walters is the set designer. etables and milk. classic cartoon characters of Al Eckert, Paul English, Dr. An- The musical will be performed Wednesday through Friday, Capp, with book by Norman drew Gaddis, Luke Lott, Dalton in the ACCJSHS auditorium at 7 Nov. 22-24: No school (Thanks- Panama and Melvin Frank, mu- Minor, Wyatt Scoggins and Cy p.m. Friday and Saturday and at giving break). BRUSH AND LEAF CLEAN UP sic by Gene DePaul and lyrics by Wallisch. 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is Royal Valley The City of Holton will be picking up brush Johnny Mercer. It is produced by Chorus members include Aus- $5 for adults, $3 for students and Monday, Nov. 20: Breakfast special arrangement with Tams- ten Acheson, Alix Banks, Jordan senior citizens, and free for chil- – Frudel, fruit and milk; Lunch – and bagged leaves the week of Witmark Music Library, Inc., Caplinger, Victoria Caplinger, dren 5 and under. There will be Burrito with salsa, refried beans, November 20th through November 23rd. New York. Lacey Christie, Corbin Ellerman, a free-will donation dessert bar corn, fruit and milk. All materials should be placed at the edge of The show introduces us to fa- Jaycee Ernzen, Emilee Falk, Ma- at each performance; proceeds Tuesday, Nov. 21: Breakfast miliar characters from the comic Kaea Forbes, Noah Gregory, Ja- help to fund future drama club – Biscuits and gravy, fruit and the street for pickup. All leaves should be strip that ran in newspapers from cob Hamilton, Keaton Henning, productions. milk; Lunch – Grilled chicken bagged, and all brush should be cut to 6-foot 1934 to 1977, including Li’l Ab- Kylia Henning, Sara Johnson, The After Prom Committee sandwich, potato wedges, fresh ner (Lane Scoggins), Daisy Mae Ashtyn Jolly, Ryan Keith, Sarah will host a free-will donation lengths and bundles or tied with twine. (Hailey McConnaughey), Mam- Kimmi, Aiden Lott, Jonna Mc- potato bar dinner from 5 p.m. to ABSOLUTELY NO TRASH – my (Karlie Parnell) and Pappy Dermed, Charles Miller, Katilyn 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Yokum (Cameron Billings), Nitz, Natalie Nitz, Karlie Par- the JSH Commons prior to the SpranG BRUSH AND LEAVES ONLY. Earthquake McGoon (Jeran nell, Jenna Pitts, Meagan Pitts, show. For further information, Heating & Air Conditioning LLC The city burn site will be open all week from Platt), Marryin’ Sam (Gabe Liv- Kimber Platt, Emili Postma, check the USD 377 Web site at Service & Installation 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The burn site will also still be ingston), Mayor Dan’l Dawg- Graci Postma, Ben Rush, Shelby usd377.org or email Noelle Wal- (785) 220-7600 meat (Gage Koontz) and Avail- Scholz, Tucker Smith, Angel ters at walters.noelle@usd377. sprangheatingandair.com open and free to dump on Saturday, able Jones (Keegan Lott), as well Tuttle, Kayla Vanderpool and org as several other Dogpatch wives, November 25th for your convenience. husbands and citizens. The Holton Street Dept. will also pick up We also meet government bagged leaves the following week - agents, scientists and villains We Do: • Exhaust Repairs along the way — General Bull- November 27th through December 1st. moose (Luke Miller), Appas- • Air Conditioning • Brakes Saturday, December 2nd will be the last date sionata Von Climax (Erin Ham- ilton), Dr. Finsdale (Mercedez that the burn site will be open for this season. Albright), Evil Eye Fleagle (Ca- • Oil Changes • Alignments leb Miller) and Senator Jack S. • Shocks & Struts Get the word out! Just 1 mile Let The Recorder help you get south of Holton the word out about activities in your club, church or organiza- on Hwy. 75 tion. Visit our office at 109 W. Fourth St. in Holton; send mail to 785-364-2871 The Holton Recorder, P.O. Box 311, Holton, KS 66436; or send an e-mail to holtonrecorder@ giantcomm.net FULL SERVICE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR

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CONTACT US FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL SHOPPING TIME! 12542 266 Road, Holton, KS • (Jackson Hts. Rd.) (507) 329-1642 Barb & Ron Ahlgren, owners HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 4 ______INSIGHT: Safety first on farm By John Schlageck tractors), 19 percent involved a series of displays that are Kansas Farm Bureau motor vehicles (including ATVs) graphic and show amputations OPINION While a farm or ranch can be and 16 percent were drowned. caused by various types of farm the most wonderful place in the Slowing this trend is a never- machine. world to raise a family, it comes ending challenge. It is also an The idea behind such safety HMS overcrowding on front burner with its own special set of haz- opportunity every day. demonstrations is to offer safety ards that don’t exist anywhere Children and families play, awareness before a farmer or Something has to give enth and eighth graders. rent office building could else. live and work on the farm. rancher needs it. at the Holton Middle Since sixth graders do be a lot easier to sell than In 2015, There’s no getting away from Everyone becomes a safety School where the already not participate in middle the old Central school 4 0 1 f a r m - the machinery. This same ma- advocate after an accident. overcrowded school is ex- school sports, school of- building has been. ers and farm chinery is always there and it Farmers and ranchers should ficials reason that moving If the old fair building w o r k e r s doesn’t have a heart. think and practice safety every pected to get more over- died from a Farm machinery is made to moment of every day. crowded next year when a that grade out of HMS to – now the district’s Fresh its own school (the annex) Start program building – is work-related cut, chop and grind and it won’t Not enough time and haste new sixth grade class with injury, result- distinguish between crop tissue are two of the main reasons about 100 kids moves to is a possible solution to not going to be used as the HMS overcrowding. district’s transportation ing in a fa- and human flesh. That’s why farmers wind up in accidents. the school. tality rate of producers must use their heads, The reason most farm fatalities Something also has to No decisons of any kind department headquarters, 19.2 deaths practice safety and stay out of are male is because more men give at the old Central El- have been made but the and maintenance depart- per 100,000 harm’s way. handle the equipment. ementary School that has school board plans to use ment headquarters, as was workers. When it comes to the educa- Farm safety is not always an been sitting virtually va- the next three months to originally envisioned, then T r a n s - tion process of farm safety, seek easy message for farmers and cant for more than a year, consider all of the district’s the maintenance depart- p o r t a t i o n out programs offered by farm ranchers to implement in the options. ment could be headquar- incidents, which include trac- organizations like Kansas Farm workplace. However, the point following the construction tor overturns, were the leading Bureau. Commodity groups is to think and plan to stay of the new Holton Elemen- Leftover school bond tered at the old Central funds can be utilized to school, too. cause of death for these farmers may offer safety instruction as healthy, active and safe in what tary School for grades pre- and farm workers. well. can be a potentially hazardous K through five. help pay for any modi- There surely are other fications, remodeling or ways for the old Central On average, 113 youth less Men, women and children environment. Perhaps the Holton sixth than 20 years of age die annual- should attend such learning Note: John Schlageck is a grade class could occupy expansion that might be school to be utilized by ly from farm-related injuries in sessions whenever such oppor- commentator on agriculture the diamond-shaped annex needed at the annex, it has the school district, too, if the United States. Most of these tunities exist. This should be a and rural Kansas. Born and building at the new Holton been reported. needed. deaths occurring to youth 16-19 priority for all who operate trac- raised on a diversified farm in Elementary School next The school district offic- If none of these ideas years of age. tors, combines, balers, augers northwestern Kansas, his writ- year. es – including the Holton work out for the school Of the leading sources of fa- and other machinery. ing reflects a lifetime of experi- Special Education Coop- district, however, then the tal injuries to youth, 23 percent Kansas Farm Bureau’s safety ence, knowledge and passion. If the sixth grade class involved machinery (including education arsenal is filled with is moved out of HMS and erative offices – could all decision should be made moved to the annex, then be moved to the north end to sell Central and move there will be more class- (newer) part of Central on and purchase a mobile room space in HMS so along with the special ed unit or two for some addi- PLAINS FOLK: The story that Spanish, art and some staff who are now occupy- tional HMS classes. other elective courses can ing the annex building. David Powls finally be offered to sev- The school district’s cur- of Rowdy Joe and Rowdy Kate By Jim Hoy To escape the inevitable visit saloon and dance hall. Joseph Thomas Lowe was from the sheriff, Rowdy Joe and Early in the 1880s. she arrived born in Illinois in either 1845 or Rowdy Kate left Newton for the in Tombstone, Arizona Terri- LETTER: National Rural Health Day Nov. 16 1846. new cowtown on the Santa Fe - tory, in the same stage coach as Dear editor, the state. Kansas hospitals sup- lenges and fewer resources to As with many Wichita. Big Nose Kate, Doc Holliday’s In the United States, more port the creation of an additional address those challenges. The Old West char- There they set up shop in Del- mistress. than 60 million people – one in 69,000 jobs in other businesses purpose of this symposium is to acters, precise ano, just west of the Arkansas The two women are credited five Americans – live and work and industries. Kansas hospitals provide attendees with the skills, facts are often River. with jointly opening the first in rural areas. In Kansas, one in have a total employment impact ideas and information necessary hard to come by. Things went well there until a brothel in that infamous town. three individuals live in rural ar- of more than 153,000 jobs. to survive in the rapidly chang- S o m e t i m e , feud began between Rowdy Joe What happened to Rowdy eas. Out of the 127 hospitals in Rural hospitals provide their ing world of rural health care. probably in the and Edward Beard, the saloon Kate’s life after Tombstone is Kansas, the United States Cen- communities with a remark- In celebrating the “Power of 1860s, he be- keeper next door, which ended not known, but Rowdy Joe met sus Bureau designates 102 of able array of quality health care Rural,” KHA will bring to light gan keeping up with Beard dead and the his end in Colorado, where, them as rural. services including emergency, the unique health care needs that company with Rowdys again leaving for new since the early 1890s, he had Kansas rural hospitals serve primary, chronic and long-term rural citizens face – and show- a woman named territory. run a road house a few miles more than 900,000 Kansans. care, as well as home health, case the efforts of rural health Katherine - last name unknown (More about the Lowe/Beard outside Denver. They provide care 24 hours a hospice and assisted living. care providers. to me. fight in my next column.) On a below-zero day, Feb. 11, day, seven days a week, 365 Their relationships with refer- The Kansas Hospital Asso- Although apparently never That new territory was Dodge 1899, he drove his wagon into days a year. They assure that ral and urban hospitals, as well ciation is a voluntary, non-profit joined in holy matrimony, they City for a short time before Denver and hitched his horses Kansans receive the right care, as physician specialists assure organization existing to be the did cohabit long enough to qual- moving on to Texas. on the street. at the right place, at the right access to higher levels of care leading advocate and resource ify as common-law husband and In Denison, Texas, the pair A policeman removed them to time. They not only care for the when those are needed. for members. KHA membership wife. was noted for their colorful ap- the shelter of a stable, which ir- health of their communities, but Events recognizing National includes 218 member facilities, In 1871, the couple moved pearance, as well as for brawl- ritated Joe, apparently because also contribute to the economic Rural Health Day (Nov. 16) and of which 127 are full-service, to Newton, Kan. during its one ing. of the expense. fiber of those communities. “Celebrating the Power of Ru- community hospitals. Founded year as a rowdy cattle town. At work, Joe was spiff- That evening, while drinking Hospitals and health systems ral” are being planned through- in 1910, KHA’s vision is “Opti- Perhaps that is where they ily dressed with a big diamond in the Walrus (or perhaps the are among the state’s largest out the nation. In Kansas, the mal Health for Kansans.” picked up the nicknames that fit stickpin in his tie and a cigar in Watrous) saloon, he started ar- employers and a vital part of Kansas Hospital Association is Cindy Samuelson their characters perfectty - Row- his mouth, while Kate wore a guing with a policeman named the Kansas economy. Annually, hosting the Rural Health Sym- Kansas Hospital Association dy Joe and Rowdy Kate. fancy evening dress bedecked Kimmell. Kansas hospitals employ ap- posium, Nov. 16-17, in Salina. Topeka In Newton, the couple opened with diamonds. The quarrel grew heated, and proximately 84,000 people or Today’s rural health care pro- a recreational business that, In confrontations with a com- Kimmell pulled his gun, putting 4.3 percent of all job holders in viders are faced with new chal- like most such establishments plaining customer Rowdy Joe , several bullets into the unarmed in the West, combined saloon, five-foot-nine and powerfully Rowdy Joe, thus closing his col- gambling den, dance hall and built, liked to sucker punch his orful career. brothel. opponent in the jaw, then disable Interestingly, a Wichita news- ACOs help improve health care Things went well there until him with a well-placed kick. paper had him being shot and St Francis Accountable meeting specific performance is to ensure that patients, espe- one evening Rowdy Kate, ac- Rowdy Kate was apparently killed by Indians on his way to Health Network, an Account- standards and demonstrating cially the chronically ill, get the companied by a pimp, visited a no wimp either, having been the Black Hills in 1874, when able Care Organization (ACO), improvement in quality of care right care at the right time, while rival saloon, perhaps to scout out hauled into a Denison court for he still had a quarter century left is designed to improve care for for Medicare beneficiaries, avoiding unnecessary duplica- the competition or, according to fightling. to live! Medicare beneficiaries through while achieving cost savings. tion of services and preventing another version of the story, to Then it was San Antonio and Must have been the fact- enhanced coordination between When an ACO exceeds quality medical errors. St. Francis Ac- look into setting up a competing Fort Worth‚ Hell’s Half Acre, checker’s day off. primary care physicians, spe- and financial thresholds – dem- countable Health Network gen- establishment themselves. where Rowdy Joe married an- Note: Jim Hoy, retired profes- cialists, hospitals and public or onstrating achievement of high- erated more than $5.8 million in Whatever the case, Rowdy Joe other woman. sor of English at Emporia State private payers, it has been re- quality care and wiser spending savings. took offense and shot the other Rowdy Kate moved on to University, is co-author of the ported. of health care dollars – it is able “We are pleased to be recog- man dead. Weatherford and set up her own Plains Folk column. Recently, The Centers for to share in the savings generated nized for the achievements of Medicare and Medicaid Ser- for Medicare. our accountable care organiza- vices (CMS), the agency with St. Francis Accountable tion which reflects the work of oversight for Medicare, an- Health Network is comprised our clinicians to provide patient nounced 2016 performance re- of providers from St. Francis centered care,“ said Tiffany sults for ACO who participate and Rural Health Resources of Noller, executive Ddirector for in their Medicare Shared Saving Jackson County (Holton Com- St. Francis Accountable Health Program. munity Hospital) who come Network. “Our providers are St. Francis Accountable Health together voluntarily to provide dedicated to work as a team to Network qualified for the ACO coordinated high quality care to provide compassionate, high shared savings payments by the Medicare patient. quality, efficient patient care.” The goal of coordinated care KANZA fall campaign under way house all of KANZA’s services er Building. KANZA Mental Health and nd Guidance Center has been work- and youth services of the 2 Ju- “We thank you for your con- ing to bring all its services un- dicial District. tinued support and hope you der one roof in Jackson County KANZA is asking its patrons will help us reach our goal of at the Moser Building in Holton to donate to the fall campaign, $50,000 for this year,” said Da- by raising money through its fall as it has been given a $16,000 vid Elsbury, Chief Executive campaign, it has been reported. challenge by local donors. Officer. Last year, the foundation was This money will help fund the Please send donations to Kan- able to raise $160,012 to start phase of renovation that is cru- za Mental Health and Guidance the project. Last year’s dona- cial to the mission of KANZA. Center, PO Box 319, Hiawatha, tions have allowed KANZA to As KANZA continues to of- KS 66434. If you have any begin this project in August by fer “Hope For A Healthier To- questions over the renovations installing a new roof and fixing morrow” in Jackson as well as or campaign, please call CEO outside drainage issues. Brown, Doniphan and Nemaha Elsbury at 785-742-7113. The next phase will begin in counties, this campaign’s pri- 2018 to renovate the building to mary focus is finishing the Mos-

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Warner Trundle Brent Thomas Warner, 47, Beverly Jean Trundle, 76, Hoyt, died Friday, Nov. 10, of Hiawatha, passed away at 2017, in a traffic accident north her home on Monday, Nov. of Topeka. 13, 2017. He was born Aug. 27, 1970, She was born the young- in Topeka, the son of Arthur est of four daughters on July Neil and Patricia Ann “Patty” 7, 1941, at Holton to Melvin Dick Warner. He lived in Topeka and Lennie (Wolfe) Coates. most of his life. Beverly was raised in Net- Mr. Warner had worked at awaka and attended Netawa- Dick’s Refrigeration with his ka schools. After graduating grandfather, Caldwell John high school, she married Deere, Goodyear, PTMW and her high school sweetheart, Capitol Federal Savings Bank. Leonard L. Trundle, on Nov. He was a member of ABATE’s 25, 1959, in Netawaka. They Fourth District, Seaman Com- would have celebrated their munity Church and the National 58th wedding anniversary Rifle Association. this month. He married Rebecca Ellen While married she worked “Becca” Jack on April 21, 2012, at a waitress at the Wetmore in Topeka. She survives. Café in Wetmore. After mak- Other survivors include a ing their home in rural Hia- daughter, Sadie Dawn Warner, watha, she then received her Carbondale; his father, Neil med aide license and worked Warner, Bullhead City, Ariz.; his at Maple Heights Nursing paternal grandmother, Dorothy Home in Hiawatha. Beverly Warner, Topeka; two grandchil- also worked at Casey’s Gen- dren, Leonia Ngole and Derek eral Store and was known Ngole, both of Topeka; and nu- as “The Great Baker” at the merous aunts, uncles and cous- Hiawatha Inn. She had also ins. He was preceded in death by worked for Dave’s IGA in his mother, Patty; his maternal Holton High School’s Tabor Barta (at left in the photo above) recently rehearsed the opening scene from the HHS Hiawatha. grandparents, James Arthur and production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” which will be presented again at 7 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday on Her wealth was her seven Dorothy Dick; and his paternal the HHS stage. A dinner theater performance is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, with dinner to be served at 5 p.m. children, 19 grandchildren grandfather, Arthur J. “A.J.” Tickets are still available for this weekend’s performances at $5 for adults, $3 for students and $15 for dinner theater and 14 great-grandchildren. Warner Jr. tickets; call the HHS office at 364-2181 to purchase advance tickets or make dinner theater reservations. Born in the union were four Family will receive friends Photo by Brian Sanders boys, Ronald Trundle of from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Reserve, Kenneth Trundle at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price (Jessie) of Hiawatha, Toby Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence Trundle (Alice) of Horton Ave., Topeka. Mr. Warner will Denison Bible Church and Timothy Trundle (Ra- lie in state from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. chel) of Gouvernour, N.Y.; Friday, at the funeral chapel, fol- By Esther L. Hall They see things that need to be kindness we did in our service. and get it done. three daughters, Rachelle lowed by cremation. A celebra- Sailors (Matt) of Falls City, On Nov. 12 at Denison Bible done and take it upon themselves But if we’re addicted to sin, we What would it take to light a tion of his life will be held im- Church, Pastor Tom’s sermon to see that it gets done. They can’t serve the Lord and our fire under you? Jesus loves us so Neb., LaTasha Trundle of mediately following the visita- Dodge City and Talia Harris was titled “Serve Like You Are don’t look for recognition. They names won’t be found within much and we should constantly tion at C.G.’s Lounge, 407 N.W. Addicted.” The responsive read- just do it because they love the His books. be looking for ways to feed our of Kirksville, Mo.; and two Lyman Road, Topeka. adopted granddaughters, Am- ing was 1 Corinthians 16:13-18. Lord and they love the church. When are people addicted addiction in our ministry of serv- Memorial contributions may Are you devoted to Christ or ad- The church doesn’t run itself. to the Lord? When it becomes ing Him. ber Trundle of Sabetha and be made to ABATE of Kansas, Ashley Rhyne of Hiawatha. dicted to Christ? There is a con- The saints within the church are almost like a reflex. We don’t P.O. Box 102, Perry, KS 66073. nection between the two. the ones who get things done. study over it. We just jump on it Beverly’s hobbies included Holton Recorder 11/15/17 collecting reading any type of As born-again believers, we It doesn’t have to be something cookbook there was, finding Ferrell should be devoted and addicted big; even the littlest action is Pecans new recipes to try. She was an Deborah Sue Ferrell, 61, died to Jesus Christ. When we devote just as important as conduct- amazing cook and loved put- Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Mid- our lives to Him, we become ad- ing Bible studies or after school Are Here! ting picture puzzles together. land Hospice in Topeka. dicted to Him. We have addicted programs or whatever the need ourselves to the “ministry of the might be. PECANS: Beverly is survived by She was born Aug. 12, 1956. 1 lb. - Halves & Pieces -$12 her true love, of the home; saints.” Everything we do is for And even though they’re not Survivors include a son, Dan- 12 oz. Chocolate-Covered - $12 her children, grandchildren, ny Sizemore, in Texas; two sis- Jesus Christ because we love looking for recognition, it is im- great-grandchildren and two ters, Marilyn Brunner, Kansas Him. And because we love Him, portant to acknowledge those 10 oz. Cinnamon-Glazed - $10 we want to share Him with ev- saints of service. Others might sisters, Janice Swain of De- City, and Diana Bennett, Hol- Contact: catur, Ala., and Phyllis Cum- ton; two grandsons; and several eryone else. not take notice of what we do, mins of Walterboro, S.C. nieces and nephews. She was When we say “no” to serv- but the Lord knows everything The First She was preceded in death preceded in death by her par- ing the Lord, we miss out on so we do and the motive behind it. Baptist Church by Baby Trundle, who passed ents, two brothers, a sister and a many opportunities of service. When we stand before the 404 Juniper Dr. away during pregnancy; her nephew. Holton Recorder 11/15/17 But our thrill is being able to Lord, His books will be open. Holton, KS parents; and a sister, June serve in one way or another. One book with our names in it Mitchell. DECEMBER SUBSCRIPTIONS Many of God’s servants are and the others with all the acts of 364-3423 Beverly’s wishes were to ARE NOW PAYABLE behind the scenes of the church. be cremated. No services will be held. A private family gathering will take place ESTATE AUCTION to celebrate her life. Mercer Thank You! Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. The family of Sharon Browning Saturday, NOV. 18, 2017 • Starting Time: 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions sends their sincere thank you to all may be given to the Wounded our family, friends and community for Location: 15350 178th Road, Mayetta, KS Warrior Project, sent in care your expressions of kindness and love DIRECTIONS: From K16/K116 Jct., 2 miles east of Holton, go 4 miles south on 16 Hwy. to Birming- of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. during this di cult time. ham curve, south on T Road, 2.5 miles to 178 Road, 1/8 mile east, or; From Hwy. 75 & 158 Road at Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mayetta, KS, 2 miles east to T Road, 2.5 miles north to 178 Road, 1/8 mile east To leave a special message Special thanks to Mercer Funeral Home, Blair Wagner, and Circleville Christian VEHICLES Case IH 6370 14-ft. Hydra Swing Propane Tanks w/torch for the family, please visit 2004 Ford F350 XLT Super Duty, 4x4, dually, JD 336 Square Baler, twine www.mercerfuneralhomes. 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RESTROOMS WILL BE PROVIDED BY HONEY DO’S OF HOLTON, KS HARRIS AUCTION SERVICE, Holton, KS Dan Harris, Auctioneer (785) 364-7137 • Larry Harris, Auctioneer (785) 249-4236 Cody Askren, Auctioneer (785) 364-7249 • Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. (785) 364-4114 CLERK & CASHIERS: Cindy Grollmes, Blake Harris, Jennifer Ingels SPORTS Monday

______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 6 SPORTS Wednesday Big 7 All-League football teams named By Michael Powls able mention all-league pick last RB Mentions Central. Mason Rodie, Perry-Lecomp- The Big 7 League has an- year at linebacker for Holton. Joe Gruber, Sabetha. QB Kauli Saili, Jeff West. ton. nounced its all-league football Royal Valley landed four Mason Engelken, Sabehta. Mason Strader, Holton. Elliott Strahm, Sabetha. Doran Rupnicki, Royal Val- teams. players on the all league teams AJ Haussler, Holton. RB DE/OLB ley. Seven Holton Wildcats re- this season. WR Andrew Woods, Hiawatha. Caleb Henry, Nemaha Cen- Trenton Butler, Nemaha Cen- ceived all-league nods – se- Senior Dillon Smith (honor- Quinn Neuenswander, Jeff Dillon Smith, Royal Valley. tral. tral. nior Mason Strader (honorable able mention running back), West. Tucker Smith, ACCHS. Cole Oehm, Sabetha. Eli Wilson, Nemaha Central. mention quarterback and first sophomore Komesh Spoon- Michael Moreno, Hiawatha. Dylan Aeschliman, Holton. ILB Scott Resler, Riverside. team defensive back), senior hunter (honorable mention of- Camron Feldkamp, Nemaha WR Mitchell Heiman, Nemaha DE/OLB AJ Haussler (first team running fensive lineman), senior Doran Central. Luke Haverkamp, Nemaha Central. Riley Herrmann, Sabetha. back), senior Dylan Aeschliman Rupnicki (honorable mention TE Central. Caleb Middendorf, Jeff West. Cole Logan, Perry-Lecomp- (honorable mention running defensive lineman) and senior Matt Baumgartner, Nemaha Colton Mallonee, Perry- Gabe Garber, Sabetha. ton. back and first team inside line- Blake Chance (honorable men- Central. Lecompton. Scott Urban, Perry-Lecomp- Richard Aguirre, Holton. backer), senior Kyler Tannahill tion defensive end/outside line- OL Shane Quinlan, Perry- ton. Blake Chance, Royal Valley. (first team offensive lineman backer). Eli McWilliams, Nemaha Lecompton. Dylan Aeschliman, Holton. ILB and first team defensive -line Rupnicki was also an all- Central. TE DB Grant Roush, Perry-Lrcomp- man), senior Clay Baumgartner league pick last year as a junior Eli Wilson, Nemaha Central. Isaac Sunderland, Sabetha. Mitchell Henry, Nemaha ton. (first team defensive lineman), for Royal Valley as an offensive Pene Saili, Jeff West. OL Central. Cauy Rokey, Sabetha. senior Austin Rollett (first team lineman). Elliott Strahm, Sabetha. Kyle Bonham, Perry-Lecomp- Camron Feldkamp, Nemaha DB offensive lineman) and junior Here’s this year’s all-league Kyle Grimm, Sabetha. ton. Central. Noe Gauna, Nemaha Central. Richard Aguirre (honorable picks: Austin Rollett, Holton. Komesh Spoonhunter, Royal Wyatt Beyer, Sabetha. Joe Gruber, Sabetha. mention defensive end/outside 1st Team Offense Kyler Tannahill, Holton. Valley. Mason Strader, Holton. Brandon Brownlee, Sabetha. linebacker). QB Kicker 1st Team Defense Punter Joel Guess, Perry-Lecomp- Haussler was also a first team Mitchell Henry, Nemaha Caleb Henry, Nemaha Cen- DL Joe Gruber, Sabetha. ton. all-league pick at defensive back Central. tral. Clay Baumgartner, Holton. Defensive Honorable Punter last year as a junior for Holton. Dalton Kellum, Perry- Braeden Cox, Sabetha. Kyler Tannahill, Holton. Mentions Caleb Henry, Nemaha Cen- Aeschliman was also a honor- Lecompton. Offensive Honorable Eli McWilliams, Nemaha DL tral. Big 7 All-League volleyball teams listed By Michael Powls The Big 7 League has announced its all-league volleyball teams. Four Holton Wildcats were named all-league – senior Shay Tanking, junior Regan Baum, junior Josie Marriott (honorable mention) and junior Tabor Barta (honorable mention. Tanking also was an all-league pick the last season as a junior. Two Royal Valley volleyball players also were named all- league – junior Mary Broxter- man and freshman Ivy Fink. Royal Valley High School athletes named to All-League this fall, shown above, were, left to right, Ivy Fink and Mary Broxterman Broxterman also was a first (volleyball) and Blake Chance, Dillon Smith, Doran Rupnicki and Komesh Spoonhunter (football). Submitted photo team all-league pick last season as a sophomore. Here’s the Big Seven All League picks for volleyball. 1st Team All-League Katie Beien, ACCHS. HMS Regan Baum, Holton. Shay Tanking, Holton. Mariah Murdie, Jeff West. wrestlers Laura Macke, Nemaha Cen- tral. shine at Jacy Dalinghaus, Nemaha Central. Silver Lake Ashley Larkin, Nemaha Cen- tral. The Holton Middle Riley Bontrager, Nemaha School wrestling team Central. took first place at the Talisa Stone, Perry-Lecomp- recent Silver Lake In- ton. vitational Meet, reports Jenna Keller, Perry-Lecomp- coach Cullen Jackson. ton. Mary Broxterman, Royal Val- HMS wrestlers Shel- ley. don Conley, Cooper Ivy Fink, Royal Valley. Baxter, Jace Boswell Melinna Schumann, Sabetha. and Marcus Kern all Hillary Krebs, Sabetha. took first place indi- Honorable Mentions vidually. Nikki Kuenzi, Sabetha. Garrett Collins, Josie Pierce, Hiawatha. Jayden Fletcher, Con- ner Collins and Timo- thy Pennington all took second place individually. HHS Simon Mesa, Jake Zeller and Anthony All-League McCrory all took third place individually. Photos Tucker Gilliland, Ethan O’Connor, Tren- On Page 11 ton McCoy, Lucas Ad- cock, Slater Skaggs, Austin McCrory and Jackson Heights High School’s representatives on the all-Northeast Kansas League football team for 2017, shown Jon Heinen all took above, include front row, from left,Taylor Wamego, Kolby Rethman, Cooper Williams, Conlan Bruggeman and Austin fourth place individu- Mock; back row, from left, Tyler Wendorff, Braden Dohl, Carson Williams, Brady Holliday and Garrett Hartman; and ally. inset, Sebastian Butto. Submitted photo NEK League announces All-League football teams By Michael Powls As a freshman last season, Cole Harris, senior, MH/MA. DS Sean Mason, senior, MH/MA. DS The Northeast Kansas League Cooper Williams was a first Hunter Wagner, junior, Pleas- Conner Dean, senior, Horton. Tyler Wendorff, senior, Jack- Hunter Wagner, junior, Pleas- has announced its All-League team defensive back. Brady ant Ridge. Punter son Heights. ant Ridge. first offense and defense, sec- Holliday was a first team safety Carson Williams, sophomore, Nathan Issacs, senior, Horton. Colby Peck, senior, Oskaloo- Punter ond team offense and defense and a second team running back Jackson Heights. Kicker sa. Jared Thibault, senior, MH/ and honorable mentions for this as a junior last season and Car- Connor Winter, senior, Hor- Taylor Folsom, sophomore, OS MA. season. son Williams was a second team ton. MH/MA. Garrett Hartman, senior, Jack- Kicker There are 11 Jackson Heights offensive lineman last season OS Returner son Heights. Nathan Isaacs, senior, Horton. players with these honors this for the Cobras. Jeremy Carlton, junior, Ridge Robertson, senior, Second Team Defense Returner season and they are, first team Here are the 2017 All North- McLouth. JCN. DE Marshall Randall, junior, Hor- running back Brady Holliday, east Kansas League first team, First Team Defense Second Team Offense Carson Williams, sophomore, ton. first team offensive lineman second team and honorable DE QB Jackson Heights. Honorable mentions Carson Williams, first team de- mentions. Kyle Budy, junior, JCN. Jack Caudle, sophomore, MH/ Cameron Taft, junior, MH/ RB fensive linebacker Brady Hol- First Team Offense Clayton Richter, junior, JCN. MA. MA. Konner Walker, senior, Pleas- liday and first team defensive QB DL RB DL ant Ridge. back Kolby Rethman. Boston Lane, senior, JCN. Cole Harris, senior, MH/MA. Ronald Faulk-Tindal, senior, Carson Bertrand, junior, Pleas- Zach McCowan, senior, Second team slot back Sebas- RB Lane Selle, senior, Horton. MH/MA. ant Ridge. McLouth. tian Butto, second team tight Ridge Robertson, senior, Gentry Noll, senior, JCN. Jared Miller, senior, Oska- Austin Mock, junior, Jackson Triston Hopkins, senior, Os- end Braden Dohl, second team JCN. LB loosa. Heights. kaloosa. offensive lineman Tyler Wen- Brady Holliday, senior, Jack- Brady Holliday, senior, Jack- SB Caden McAfee, junior, JCN. Carter Allen, junior, Valley dorff, second team offensive son Heights. son Heights. Sebastian Butto, senior, Jack- LB Falls. specialist Garrett Hartman, sec- SB Jacob Schrick, senior, JCN. son Heights. Sam Larson, senior, JCN. OL ond team defensive end Carson Sam Larson, senior, JCN. Heath Knopp, senior, Oska- TE Jared Thibault, senior, JCN. Taylor Wamego, freshman, Williams, second team defen- TE loosa. Braden Dohl, senior, Jackson Conlan Bruggeman, junior, Jackson Heights. sive lineman Austin Mock, sec- Clayton Richter, junior, Pleas- DB Heights. Jackson Heights. LB ond team defensive linebacker ant Ridge. Breydon Baragary, senior, WR DB Abe Siebenmorgen, sopho- Conlan Bruggeman, second WR Pleasant Ridge. Colten Kocour, senior, MH/ Anthony Cahill, senior, JCN. more, MH/MA. team defensive back Cooper Brayden Summers, senior, Ridge Robertson, senior, MA. Nathan Peltzer, senior, MH/ Cole Gormley, senior, Hor- Williams and honorable men- JCN. JCN. OL MA. ton, tion offensive lineman Taylor OL Kolby Rethman, junior, Jack- Kyle Budy, junior, JCN. Cooper Williams, sophomore, Punter Wamego. Jacob Schrick, senior, JCN. son Heights. Know Tweed, senior, JCN. Jackson Heights. Boston Lane, senior, JCN. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 7

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Royal Valley junior Mary Broxterman was recently named to the Big Seven All-League volleyball first team. Broxterman was also an All-League first team pick last season as a sophomore.

Holton senior Kyler Tannahill was recently named to the Big Seven All-League football team as an offensive lineman and defensive lineman.

The Jackson County Commissioners presented two “Firefighter Of The Year” awards recently. This year’s recipi- ents are Keith Wilson (shown at left) of Holton Fire District #4 and Elaine Chartier (second from right) of Mayetta Fire 1603 W. 4th St., Holton, KS District #1. Commissioners shown from left are Janet Zwonitzer, Bill Elmer and Rob Ladner. Submitted photo (785) 364-3205 www.chcsks.org Today is Winter Weather Awareness Day

Today, Nov. 15, is Winter perature below freezing. The thing they can’t handle - but all threat to you - additional out- Weather Awareness Day in rain freezes upon contact with too late. of-control vehicles often are. Calderwood’s Kansas as the National Weather the ground. Large build-ups of The number two icy road driv- Don’t stop for accidents or Service selects a day each fall ice can down trees and power ing tip: Don’t drive on icy roads. stranded vehicles along an icy Grocery to remind Kansans of the risks lines and coat roads. The best way to avoid an acci- roadway. associated with winter weather. Sleet: Rain/melted snow that dent on an icy road is to sim- Being a Good Samaritan is Your Hometown Grocery Store Wintertime poses a wide has begun refreezing when it ply stay off the roads until the a noble thing, but on an icy FRESH PRODUCE • FRESH MEATS range of threats to the American reaches the ground. Sleet tends threat passes. Nothing can in- road, it can cause more prob- public. Whether it be vehicle to be softer than hail and is eas- convenience you more than a lems than it solves. Parking on accidents caused by slick roads, ily compacted. Sleet can make wreck or getting stuck. the side of an icy highway can Thanksgiving Specials exposure to the cold or fires re- roads slippery very quickly. cause passing drivers to brake S CHOIC S CHOIC sulting from the improper use of Wind chill: The apparent Wear your seat belt. Even and lose control, putting the SPI C heaters, hundreds of people are temperature the body feels though wearing your seat belt lives of everyone involved in KS when wind is factored into the should already be a no-brainer danger. HS injured or killed each year as a er l. w5 urchse 1.8 er ound direct result of winter weather. equation. at all times, during the win- Unless the stranded driver is Kansas is no exception. Here are some safety tips to ter it’s even more critical. An in immediate danger, the best Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. • Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Winter storms can range remember when driving during alarming number of road ice thing you can do is contact the 403 Hwy. 214, Hoyt, KS • (785) 986-6234 from a moderate snow or freez- winter weather. fatalities occur with minor ac- authorities (call 911), who are Website: calderwoodsgrocery.com ing rain over a few hours to a The number one icy road cidents where the vehicle oc- equipped to safely block the massive blizzard with blinding, driving tip is reduce your speed. cupants were not wearing seat road or divert traffic while a wind-driven snow that lasts for Slowing down is the most im- belts. tow truck can do the job prop- several days. portant thing to do when driv- Pay attention to the weather. erly. Some winter storms are large ing on ice and snow. High Make the weather forecast part Avoid hills or other danger- enough to affect several states speeds make it both easy to lose of your daily routine during ous roads during icy condi- Buy it, sell it, find it fast while others affect only a sin- control and difficult to stop. the winter. Awareness of con- tions. The laws of physics are gle community. Conditions can You should never be driving ditions will help you be more unforgiving. If you attempt to in the classifieds. change in an instant. faster than 45 miles per hour prepared. tackle a steep enough incline, High winds, freezing rain or in any vehicle when roads are Go easy on your brakes. there is nothing you can do to (785) 364-3141 sleet, heavy snowfall and dan- icy - not even on highways. Brake application is a common stop gravity from taking its toll. gerously cold temperatures are In many cases, much slower trigger of slides that results in the main hazards associated speeds are necessary. a loss of vehicle control. ABS with winter storms. Damage You can slide off of the road (antilock brakes) do not work from ice storms or snowstorms on certain types of more treach- well on ice and snow and of- can maroon people at home erous icing - like black ice - at ten will lock up your wheels without utilities or other servic- 10 miles per hour or less. If regardless. Sliding wheels are Call The es for days after an event. you’re fishtailing or sliding at uncontrollable, that is, steering Slick roads from ice or snow all, it means you are going too input will not change the vehi- buildup can result in large fast for the conditions. cle’s direction if the wheels are numbers of vehicle accidents. You don’t have the skill to sliding. drive at normal speeds on icy Turn into a slide. If you’re Experts! Severely cold temperatures and wind chills during and after a roads. fishtailing or sliding, it - usu winter storm can lead to hypo- A factor in many of the seri- ally means you are going too thermia and kill anyone caught ous and fatal crashes is over- fast. Reduce your speed so you outside for too long. confidence in one’s abilities won’t need to worry about this. Appliances Automotive Construction/Excavating The aftermath of a winter and/or equipment (traction Most high-speed slides are dif- storm can impact a community control, antilock brakes, stabil- ficult to correct successfully. RON KIRK’S or region for days, weeks or ity control, winter tires). If you’re caught off guard and Jayhawk TV even months, incurring steep Some feel that they have begin sliding, turn your wheels BODY SHOP Kyle Construction economic costs. sufficient experience in - win in the direction that the rear of & Appliances Here are some winter terms ter driving and can therefore your car is sliding. 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Winds lofting the current Practicing slow-speed slides (called overcorrecting), you’ll Complete Auto Body & Painting FREE ESTIMATES/Insured snow pack and reducing visibil- in parking lots is useless for need to turn in the opposite di- ities without any falling snow is what happens to a vehicle at rection. 501 Vermont • Holton, KS • 364-2931 1-785-364-3606 • Holton, KS called a ground blizzard. highway speed. A person who Icy road accidents happen in Freezing rain: Caused by rain enters a high-speed slide will multiples. Your own accident 435 New York falling on surfaces with a tem- quickly learn that it is some- is sometimes not the greatest Holton, KS 66436 OPEN SUNDAYS LaVerne Clark Construction - Soil Conservation Contractor - (785) 364-2241 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Any and all types of dirt work. Holton Middle School... [email protected] (785) 945-6741 Continued from Page 1 Open Seven Days A Week (785) 935-2345 Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. There was a total of 250 stu- ideas. HMS campus at the north side Bruce Shaw dents attending classes at HMS Kimberlin said the HMS tennis courts, for example, then Owner last year, it was reported, and lunchroom only seats 80 kids band and vocal music could be Holton Auto Parts that was considered about 40 at a time and there are only moved to the mobile units and 410 Penn., Holton, KS more than the school was origi- 10 toilets in the entire school the current band room could be (East side of Square) nally designed for when it was building. Also, he said, locker remodeled for two additional Attorney built in the 1970s. space could start becoming regular classrooms. 364-3136 Chris Gross, Owner 12423 Memory Lane This year, the student popu- an issue at physical educa- Regarding the leftover bond (785) 364-5600 Holton, KS 66436 lation at HMS is 260 and next tion class time when there are issue funds, Davies said the Christopher T. Etzel year the student population is 48 kids in P.E. at a time. The district does not have a dead- General Practice Attorney At Law expected to be 280 – due to an- capacity of the current band line to spend the funds, but Specializing in juvenile criminal, traffic, Electrical Haug other big incoming sixth grade room is definitely being pushed the funds must be used at the will and probate law class with about 100 students. at each band and vocal music new HES for improvements 307 Leonard, P.O. Box 23 Onaga, KS 66436 Montgomery Electric Construction “Anything over 240 is tight class, he added. there such as additional secu- 785-889-4192 • Fax 785-889-4181 at HMS,’’ school principal Mi- Kimberlin said HMS has had rity cameras or improvements • Breaker Box Upgrades • Residential chael Kimberlin told the school the same basic class schedule to the diamond-shaped an- or Commercial • New Construction Inc. board Monday evening. the past six years while he has nex – the only part of the old • Service Calls • Electrical Maintenance Superintendent Bob Davies been principal. Colorado Elementary School 15 Years Experience! • Basement Jason Belveal 17250 214th Rd. said that one of the first con- “We have five sections of for grades K-2 that was not de- Attorney-at-Law Locally owned • 785-215-2829 Excavation cerns shared with him when he each core class with about 20 molished to make room for the Family Law • Divorce • Child Support • Dump Truck Service was interviewing for the super- kids in each section,’’ he said. new HES. Criminal Defense • Traffic intendent position here was the “There are additional curricu- There was some talk at the 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 • Pond Work overcrowding at HMS. lum that we’d like to add to the board meeting about possibly Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 Prairie • Waterline & At previous school board middle school if we had the moving the sixth grade from Electric LLC Sewer Installation meetings, the idea of possibly space.’’ HMS to the possibly expand- power moving the sixth grade classes “The situation is tight in ed and remodeled diamnond- “The to do it right!” • Sewer Cam from HMS to the now-vacated the classes, the stairwells, the shaped annex building at the Morrissey Law Office, Inc. Central was discussed. hallways, but so far it’s achiev- new HES campus. Alexandria S. Morrissey, Attorney-at-Law Residential • Commercial • Service • Fill Sand, Rock, Wills • Trusts • Probate Estimates • Repairs Principal Kimberlin said able,’’ Kimblerin said. If that plan was accepted, Adoption • Criminal Law Black Dirt, Clay, teachers at his school would Superintendent Davies said Davies said, then the staff now 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 Prairie Electric LLC Road Rock Hauled like to provide some input for the school board should use its using the diamond-shaped an- Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 614 W. 5th St., Holton, KS 66436 the discussions about over- next three monthly meetings to nex as offices could be moved Call 785-231-4477 crowding at HMS. develop a plan for the middle to the new part of Central (the [email protected] “They are concerned that school and make a decision in north end) along with other dis- 364-3375 there are discussions about March of next year. trict office staff and the Holton Computers Steve & John Haug this being held without them,’’ “In March, we need to be Special Education Cooperative 13136 222nd Rd., Kimberlin said. making decisions on what will office staff and the current dis- Computer Service Holton, KS 66436 Also, Kimberlin said, he him- be best for the kids,’’ Davies trict office could be sold. “We make Service calls” self has compiled a list of about said. “We’ll either go with Davies said if the sixth grade WOW! eight different options for the what we’ve got or find a way was moved to the annex, then The Computer Doctors A business directory ad this board to consider, to alleviate to provide some additional there would be more space for 364-9300 • 907 W. 4th St., Holton size costs just $4.10 per week In Print. Online. overcrowding issues at HMS. classroom space.’’ HMS to offer such elective Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in The Holton Recorder! www.holtonrecorder.net Board members said they Kimberlin said if mobile courses as Spanish and art, for Web page: thecomputerdrs.com wanted to hear Kimberlin’s units were moved onto the example. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 8

Card Shower

Martha DeLay Martha DeLay of Holton will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Holton. No gifts, please. Birthday wishes may reach her at 406 New Jersey Ave., Holton, KS 66436.

Holton Senior Menus

Reservations for Jackson of Monday, Nov. 20 through Countians 60 years and old- Friday, Nov. 24 are as fol- er and their spouses wishing lows: to eat lunches under the Ti- Monday, Nov. 20: Chicken tle III-C Nutrition program pot pie with biscuit topping, may be made daily Monday pickled beets, mandarin or- through Friday by calling anges and pumpkin dessert. (785) 364-3571. Tuesday, Nov. 21: Swiss Reservations are to be steak with peppers and on- made through the Jackson ions, baked potato, green County Senior Citizens Of- beans, strawberry jello salad fice on a first come, first and bread and margarine. serve basis. Same day res- Wednesday, Nov. 22: Ham ervations will be accepted and beans, cornbread, carrot from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. only if salad, banana/mandarin or- Royal Valley High School presented “Hotel Nashville” last Friday reservations are not filled the ange and pineapple cup and and Saturday in Hoyt. The play included a variety of characters in- previous day. Cancellations oatmeal cake. cluding grandmas that were actually spies, shown in the top photo must be made by 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23: from left, Allison Clements, McKenzie Handley, Gabi Simmons and same day. Closed. Katie Hanshaw. In the photo at left, aspiring country musicians, Friday, Nov. 24: Closed. played by Christina Hanshaw (left) and Karsen Smith (right), are Menus listed for the week shown checking into the hotel prior to a singing competition. In the photo above, hotel owner Mary, played by Noah Spencer (left), listens as her travel agent friend Steve, played by Nathaniel Hais- lip, brainstorms ideas on how to boost business at the hotel. PBP Senior Menus Photos by Ali Holcomb Meals at the Prairie Band mation about the program, Potawatomi Elder Center are call (785) 966-0040. Send social news served from 11:30 a.m. to Menus listed for the week Getting engaged or married? Hoyt City Council discusses water tower 12:30 p.m., Monday through of Monday, Nov. 20 through Have an anniversary coming Friday. The menu is subject Friday, Nov. 24 are as fol- up? Let us hear about it! A pub- valve repair, tornado siren at meeting lows: lished account of your special to change. By Shawna Blackwood The person needs to be an new pole. Allen’s motion to The center is open 7 a.m. to Monday, Nov. 20: Potato news will be a special keepsake for years to come. Call or come City Clerk employee of the city. Ehrhart retroactively accept the bid 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- soup with bacon, crackers, he Hoyt City Council met in discussed the possibility of was seconded by Ryan and the green beans and fruit. by; we have forms you can fill T day. out, or bring in your own article. regular session on Tuesday, Oct. hiring Nick Ehrhart as a part- motion carried. Enrolled tribal members Tuesday, Nov. 21: Burnt 3, 2017. Present were Mayor time employee with the idea There was discussion relating ends, baked beans, honey And don’t forget the pictures! age 50 and older may eat for Bring your news item to The Debbie Dreasher and council that he would pursue becoming to the property behind Dollar free. Non-member seniors or butter biscuits and fruit. Holton Recorder office at 109 members Farrell Holthaus, a certified water and wastewater General. No proposals have non-seniors will be charged a Wednesday, Nov. 22: West Fourth Street in Holton; Leonard Allen, Lana Dillner operator. Ryan’s motion to been presented at this time. fee for meals. Chicken and rice, ants on a mail to The Holton Recorder, and Ed Ryan (council member employ Nick Ehrhart part-time Blackwood presented the log, half ham sandwich and P.O. Box 311, Holton, Kansas, Nathan McAlister was absent). with that understanding was monthly financial narrative Reservations are required if Also present were Nick Ehrhart, seconded by Dillner and the from the accountant. She you are in a large group. The fruit. 66436; call 364-3141; or e-mail the news to (please include Bob Ehrhart, Bruce Rinkes, motion carried. also discussed renewal of the center is located on K Road, Thursday, Nov. 23: Jeff Gustin, Ed Kester, D.V.M., Ehrhart also discussed membership with Kansas Rural about one-half mile south of Closed. name and telephone number) [email protected] Larry Valdez, Lee Hendricks needing additional credit hours Water Association. Ryan’s 158th Road. For more infor- Friday, Nov. 24: Closed. and Police Chief Dan Wentling. to keep his operator license in motion to renew the KRWA Dreasher called the meeting good standing and discussed membership was seconded by to order at 7 p.m. The council an upcoming class at the end Dillner and the motion carried. had been provided minutes to of October. Holthaus’ motion Blackwood discussed current review from the Sept. 5, 2017, to allow Ehrhart to attend the sewer hookup costs. The cost regular meeting. Allen’s motion emergency planning training at this time is $750. It was Call The to approve the Sept. 5 minutes session at Prairie Band recommended to review the was seconded by Dillner and the Conference Center on Oct. 24 costs at some point to see if it motion carried. and pay for mileage and his time would be necessary to increase Gustin, JAG (Jobs for at $20 per hour for eight hours the fees. Experts! American Graduates) specialist was seconded by Allen and the Dreasher discussed a request at Royal Valley High School, motion carried. Blackwood will by Nathan McAlister to move met with the council to discuss notify KDHE that Nick Ehrhart the November meeting from the JAG program. has been hired as an operator in- Tuesday, Nov. 7 (Election Day) Heating & Cooling Plumbing Tax & Accounting Bob Ehrhart told the council training. to Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. The a valve that auto feeds the Bruce Rinkes met with the council agreed with the request. water tower is malfunctioning council to present an estimate Wentling provided the Bell Plumbing, Inc. PAUL HEINEN & and Kenny Bryan has been from CFS Engineers for monthly police report and manually operating the valve. A preparing a drainage study stated that all officers recently Plumbing & Water Conditioning ASSOCIATES, INC. contractor is scheduled to make for the city . The cost of the had their annual weapons Heating & Cooling Accounting and Tax Service the repair on Oct. 11, and in case estimate is $11,250. There was qualification test to remain Holton 364-4434 Paul J. Heinen of water emergency before then, discussion regarding drainage certified by the state. All officers 785-364-4700 Holton, Kansas “Service is our first thought” it will be necessary to contact easements. The city currently passed the qualification test and Bryan or Ehrhart. has no filed easements. results have been submitted to VALLEY FALLS Ehrhart also discussed Dreasher discussed a bid of the state. He also discussed light Don Ash & Son Storage Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. KDHE’s recent recommendation $3,500 from Blue Valley Public problems with the older car. Sat.: 8 a.m. - noon that the city have a backup Safety that had been presented There was nothing to report Heating & Cooling Phone: 945-3245 certified operator, and Bryan is for moving the existing tornado on parks or streets. • Carrier • Lennox Self Storage HOLTON not interested in the position. siren from the old pole to the Ryan discussed needing to Security Lighting & Fence 102 W. 5th St., Suite 2 clean and organize the storage 785-364-2417 Check our low prices By appointment only rooms at the community Located: 134th Rd. & 75 Hwy. building. The clerk will notify Hoyt, KS Becky McClane regarding the Locksmith (785) 986-6137 Harshaw Accounting EarlyEarly BlackBlack FridayFriday same. In addition, McClane can & Tax Service, LLC let the clerk know of supplies SpecialsSpecials that are needed, council TEMPERATURE Tax Prep & Planning: Personal - Business - Farm - Corporate - members noted. 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Tribal Fire Department, it “As our investigation has been reported. progressed, we found more The government last week and more evidence that Mr. moved for the dismissal, Ramirez was innocent,” stating that it did not have Folsom said. enough evidence to convict Folsom said that the defense Ramirez at a trial. investigation revealed that Ramirez was facing eight the arsons were not the result charges, including wire fraud, of any conduct of Ramirez. theft of government property Prior to the dismissal, the and making a false claim, jury trial in the case was based on allegations related scheduled to have started this to arson fires that occurred past Monday. during his time as fire chief. Kientz Corner Dale Upton (left) of American Legion Riders Holton Post 44 and Mike Hare of Holton Veterans of Foreign By Beverly Ramey Newell The sermon “Love To Stay: On Nov. 12, the Pleasant Hill Habits That Hurt, Habits That Wars Post 1367 led the charge of motorcycle-riding veterans during last Friday’s veterans parade around United Methodist Church con- Heal” was given by the Rev. Holton’s Town Square. Photo by Brian Sanders gregation watched a film clip Hyun-Jin Cho. What would of service member photos with you change about your spouse? the American anthem music Some women’s answers were, by Norah Jones. To those who “Listen to me,” “communicate S serve today and to those who with me,” “help around the EE STU served in the past, we honor and house,” “do not have a short RE F thank you. Hope for the fight- temper,” “show me some atten- FR F ers, peace for the survivors and tion” and “be more loving.” F ! prayers for the taken. Some of the men’s responses The Holton Recorder, as always, The congregation sang “Dear were: “Do not overreact,” “do offers to publish the following Lord And Father Of Mankind.” not criticize me,” “be more sex- The adult bell choir played ual” and “be more loving.” write-ups and photos for FREE! “I Sing The Mighty Power Of Abuse needs to be removed in God.” Those playing bells were a marriage. Abuse is a bad habit. Engagement photo Susan Arnold, Betty Domer, Al- Other bad habits are being ad- fred Mannell, Danette Martin, dicted to alcohol, gambling, and write-up Annie McDowell, Kay Jones- porn, sex and your cell phone. Ray, Kyle Kurtz, Kelly Neiman, Let us remember who we are. Wedding photo Kristy Richards, Barbara Slim- We are children of God. May mer and Val Warkentine. Greg our hearts be holy for God. May and write-up Baldwin directed them. we rededicate our lives to God. The children’s story was given Let us give and receive love. by Kevin McDowell. He read a The closing hymn was “Free- Anniversary photo poem, “Dear Veterans.” Kevin ly, Freely.” and write-up (25, 50+ yrs.) had all present who served in Those assisting with the ser- the military stand and the con- vice were Judy Glasgow, litur- gregation thanked them for their gist; Marty Ransdell, organist; service. In the foyer, there was Joy Jepson and Deb Mannell, Card shower photo a large display of photos of ser- sound system; Megan Strobel, and write-up (age 80+) vice members who had some acolyte; John Wilson, song lead- connection with the congrega- er; and Dave Link, Larry Miles tion. Always thank the veterans and Nick and Karen Nicolay, Club/organization news for their service. usher team. The birthdays for Nov. 12 Gary and Barbara Slimmer through Nov. 18: Glen Smith, and Bruce and Linda Lanning The Lasting Impressions team shown above was named champions of the Nov. 13, and Brent Unruh, Nov. spent Nov. 4 through Nov. 11 at 2017 Holton Parks & Recreation Co-Rec Sunday eight-team softball league. 16. Branson, Mo. Barbara’s broth- The team finished with an 8-1 record losing only the first game of the season The anniversaries for the week er, John, and his wife, Linda by one run. From left to right on front row are Jade Edmonds, Kristi Hutfles, 364-3141 • 109 W. 4th St./PO Box 311 were Gregg and Roxann Wil- Brown, from Albuquerque, Rachel Thomas and Jim Dodson; from left to right on back row are Stryder [email protected] liams, Nov. 12, and Chris and N.M., joined them to celebrate Keo, Jeff Hutfles, Kelly VanDonge, Steve Harshaw, Jeremy Melvin, Kristi Mick, Karla Savoie, Nov. 13. Veterans Week. They all had a Holton, KS 66436 Judy Glasgow read the scrip- wonderful time. Thedi Uhl and Dan Shupe. Not pictured are Derek Lassiter, Judy Samqua and ture Colossians 3:12-13. Valerie Olberding. Submitted photo MerryMerry Christmas!Christmas!

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The Hoyt Police time to wish your “someone special” Department reported the following occurrences during the month of a Happy, Happy Birthday! October, according to police chief Dan Wentling. Police handled 15 vehicle A Recorder stops during the month, issuing two notices to appear for no proof of insurance, Birthday Greeting two for refusals and one each for driving while suspended, driving under is the Perfect Way! the influence, no driver’s license on person, stop sign violation, transportation of open container, registration violation, reckless driving, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and bribery. Four speeding tickets 1 col. x 2” were issued, including one for traveling 43 miles per 2 col. x 3” hour in a posted 30 mph zone Just $11.80 on Eastern Avenue, 30 mph in a posted 20 mph on First Just $35.40 Street, 39 mph in a posted 20 mph on First Street and 34 mph in a posted 20 mph on First Street. Seven traffic warnings were given during the month, including three each for speeding and stop sign violations and one for failure to use turn signals. Police also answered 16 1 col. x 3” calls for service, including nine building checks, three to assist the Jackson Just $17.70 County Sheriff’s Office, 2 col. x 2” two for a suspicious person or vehicle and one each for a 911 hang-up and a traffic Just $23.60 accident.

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For Wednesday’s paper, Tuesdays at Noon. Phone (785) 364-3141 for additional information. THE HOLTON RECORDER Thank You. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 2017, PAGE 14 HCH... Jackson Heights B.O.E... Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 * Inpatient bed capacity will executive director, at 785-364- rural communities tend to return let’s go shopping a little bit and had bid $1,600 for the 1996 bus, League business, a recent in- remain at 12 beds. 9660 or by email at pamela. to their home communities to see what’s out there,” Walsh and board member Neal Keeler service that included a trip to * Enhanced patient privacy. [email protected]. live. said. “But we’ve kind of been said Kranz would bid the same Washburn Tech, a report on * An additional 1,375-square A total of 13 nonprofit organi- “You are transporting kids told that EMC is ‘about it’ for amount for the 2001 bus if no the recent high school play, feet to the hospital’s ER and out- zations around the state received who are going to bring income property and liability as far as other bids were received by the upcoming interim assessment patient treatment room. tax credits. Applicant organiza- back into your communities and schools go.” district. tests on English and math that * A 2,380-square feet canopy tions in rural areas are eligible become professionals,” Wilson However, she said, several n Discussed activity bus are designed to prepare students addition. for a 70 percent credits, and told the board. other school superintendents routes. for state assessment tests in the The total cost of the project is organizations in non-rural ar- The school also partners with — including former Jackson n Heard a report from Walsh spring, new state math standards estimated at $1.4 million, which eas are eligible for a 50 percent six major companies including Heights superintendent Paul about an upcoming visit from a to be implemented next fall, will be funded through the credits. Fiat Chrysler, training students Becker — recommended Walsh school accreditation team. basketball team numbers, gym tax credit program, additional In addition to HCH, other to do “warranty work” that will look into property and casualty n Noted that a team from the lockers and upcoming events. grants, private funding and fi- regional organizations that re- enable them to make their own insurance through Kansas U.S. Army Corps of Engineers n Met in executive sessions nancing, it was reported. ceived tax credits included choice as to where they will take Educational Risk Management would visit the district grounds for a total of 30 minutes with The hospital’s mission is Atchison Valley Hope treatment jobs doing such work, Wilson Pool (KERMP) L.L.C., which on Tuesday to conduct a five- Walsh present to discuss non- to provide “professionalism, center ($200,000) to remodel said. If students get certified to has received positive notices year site review as part of its elected personnel matters. Upon compassion and excellence in the center and Theatre Atchison do warranty work through Fiat from some superintendents. effort to mitigate ground water returning to open session, the healthcare for a healthier com- ($210,000) to build a commu- Chrysler, he told the board, “People have responded from issues related to chemical board accepted the resignation munity.” nity movie theater and provide students can go to Hawaii to bigger school districts that there storage at the site in its days as of facilities director Gerald For more information, contact youth programming in down- do that work if a position is seems to be significant savings an Atlas missile-launching site. Amon on a 6-0 vote, with Pam Holaday, HCH Foundation town Atchison. available there. in going with them, because n Scheduled the board’s board member Doug Amon Furthermore, students who it’s a pool of schools looking Christmas dinner for 6 p.m. abstaining. attend classes at Washburn at interest rates,” Walsh told Monday, Dec. 11, prior to n Adjourned the meeting RV B.O.E... Tech have access to the vast the board. “It’s enough that I the board’s next regularly- at approximately 8:50 p.m. Continued from Page 1 majority of services that thought it was worth looking at scheduled meeting. All board members were Washburn University students and seeing what they could do n Approved the district’s present, including David Allen February or March so con- teacher conferences, which is a have, Wilson said. Many Tech for us.” audit of fiscal year 2017 as (president), Amon, Keeler, struction could take place dur- slight decrease from last fall’s students also have the option The Kansas Association presented by Jim Long of Karlin Konrad Coe, Kelly Kennedy, ing the summer months, Davis 56 percent, it was reported. of staying in Washburn’s of School Boards also offers and Long CPAs of Lenexa. Long Ed Rostetter and Melinda said. At the high school, 43 per- dormitories, and they also have school districts assistance on said the annual audit turned up Wareham. To move forward with a new cent of parents attended con- access to the university’s health writing different specifications no problems. stand, the district’s next step ferences. Since school has facilities, albeit with some for insurance, Walsh said, n Heard a report from would be to enter into a con- started, 97.9 percent of high limitations. noting that for the time being, Walsh about elementary school Ewing... tract with HTK Architects at school students and/or parents In other business on Monday, she would continue to explore activities, including the recent Continued from Page 1 an estimated cost of $31,000 to have signed into PowerSchool Walsh told board members options with KERMP. Literacy Night, an upcoming draw up a final proposal for the to view grade and assignments that she was looking into Board members also: site council meeting, the Each charge represented concession stand. online, it was reported. new options for property and n Approved the meeting’s recent veterans celebration, an one of the two final remaining “The biggest concern I have A total of 108 parents (44.1 liability insurance plans since agenda and consent agenda, the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner, cases against Ewing, who was with the current concession percent) at the high school the district’s existing three-year latter including minutes from the a fifth-grade bake sale fund- originally charged with more stand is the roof. It also doesn’t have signed up to receive prog- insurance contract is almost board’s regular Oct. 9 meeting raiser with proceeds benefiting than 30 different offenses seem safe for food prepara- ress reports on their child by expired. At present, the district and a special Oct. 26 meeting, the JCMA Christmas Bureau in seven criminal cases, the tion,” said board member email. has insurance coverage from in addition to monthly bills and and upcoming events. majority of the charges related Boone Smith. “It seems like * Received a bi-monthly EMC Insurance, administered activity account reports. n Heard a report from Middle to sexual acts, it was reported. an accident waiting to happen. budget report from Davis. by Brier Payne Meade of n Accepted bids for the and High School Principal More information on this I’m in favor of replacing it.” * Received a preliminary Topeka. disposal of a 1996 model school Darren Shupe about middle morning’s sentencing hearing Board member Jeff Stithem draft district calendar for the “I felt like you guys said to me, bus and a 2001 model school and high school activities, will be included in Monday’s said he was concerned about 2018-19 school year. Davis is after the three-year agreement, bus. Walsh said Larry Kranz including Northeast Kansas Recorder. the price tag for the project. discussing the calendar with “It seems like a lot of mon- school principals before it will ey for a concession stand,” be distributed to teachers for Stithem said. “I think we’d comments and review. get a lot of pushback from the * Reviewed post-secondary community. I think it would be success data with Pfrang. The a tough sell.” state is interested in where stu- Stithem said he was in fa- dents are two years after they vor of an earlier discussion graduate from high school. regarding replacing the roof Pfrang said that data on stu- with metal roofing and other dents after high school is col- repairs to the current structure lected by the National Students to “spruce it up a bit.” Clearinghouse, which receives All the board members student information from col- agreed that something needs to lege and universities. be done to improve the current Pfrang said that not all col- concession stand. leges, such as Washburn Tech “A new one would be nice, and Baker University, have but I’d like to see the cost of submitted their data in the past just fixing up what we have,” and that students have the right said board member Pat Tuck. to opt out of being tracked. Davis said he would do some She said as more colleges additional research to deter- report their data, the district’s mine the cost of repairing the postsecondary data will be existing stand and present his more accurate. findings at the December board The state is interested in meeting. postsecondary data, Pfrang In other business during the said, because they believe that meeting, the board: by 2020, 70 percent of jobs * Approved consent items. will require some level of col- * Received superinten- lege education. dent evaluation forms, which * Received a report on Impact President Cindy Broxterman Aid from Davis. So far, 300 requested be completed and re- applications have been com- turned to the district office by pleted by students whose fami- Dec. 1. lies live on the Prairie Band * Reviewed the Kansas Potawatomi Reservation and Association of School Board qualify for Impact Aid funds. delegate assembly legislative Davis said an additional 15 or committee report. so applications are expected by * Received academic prog- the December deadline. ress monitoring reports from * Declared several pieces Susan Pfrang, director of cur- of technology, including older riculum and instruction. computers and projectors, as Davis also reported on the surplus property. number of failing grades at the * Approved a trip request middle school and high school. from the art club to go to During the first quarter of this Kansas City March 23 and 24. school year, the middle school * Met in executive session had 28 failing grades and the with Davis and Pfrang for 10 high school had 99 failing minutes to discuss non-elected grades, which is just 4.6 per- personnel. cent. Back in open session, the In the first quarter, the high board accepted resignations school had 25 students with a from Wayne Duncan (bus 4.0 GPA, Davis said, and 90 driver), Laura DelToro (middle students on the honor roll. The school cheer sponsor at the end middle school had 42 students of her 2017-18 contract) and with a 4.0 GPA and 128 stu- Shane Negonsott (assistant dents on the honor roll. basketball coach). * Received a report from The board then approved Pfrang on the Nov. 6 staff de- a supplemental contract to velopment day. Thomas Broxterman as the * Reviewed data on parent- seventh-grade boys basketball teacher conferences, which coach. were held Oct. 25 and 26. The board also approved an At the elementary school, employment contract to Glen 90 percent of parents attended Everhart as a bus driver. conferences, which is similar * Adjourned the meeting at to last year. 8:45 p.m. Board member Jim Fifty-three percent of middle O’Toole was absent from the school parents attended parent- meeting.

Dinner... ST EE STUF Continued from Page 1 R FF F ! “I’ve got most of my kitchen The Holton Recorder, as always, help,” she added. offers to publish the following Galer said previously she is write-ups and photos for FREE! looking for a total crowd of about 400 for this year’s event. Engagement photo That includes delivery and and write-up carry-out meals, for which she is already receiving calls. Wedding photo “It’s better that they call and write-up early,” said Galer, who noted that anyone wanting a meal Anniversary photo delivered or prepared for and write-up (25, 50+ yrs.) carry-out should call her at 364-4160 before 10 p.m. on Card shower photo Wednesday, Nov. 22. Anyone and write-up (age 80+) interested in making donations of food, money or volunteer Club/organization news time for the dinner may also call her at the above number. Monetary donations also are being accepted for the dinner. 364-3141 • 109 W. 4th St./PO Box 311 Call Francis DeVader at 364- [email protected] 2507 for more information. Holton, KS 66436