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National, state and local responses to the pandemic have ramped up in the past week amid growing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases. Government and health officials at the local, state and national levels have issued a number of emergency declarations, guidelines and mandates - most intended to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Local Healthcare Protecting Yourself & Others Across the community, state coughs or sneezes. These droplets of organizations such as schools, ployees “as we navigate this un- Facility Restrictions and nation, the primary goal can land in the mouths or noses of institutes of higher learning or precedented challenge together.” at this time is to protect public people who are nearby or possibly businesses. Later on Monday, President health by minimizing the spread be inhaled into the lungs. This recommendation was Donald Trump announced a “Call before you come.” of the novel coronavirus, CO- Spread of the virus is most likely made in an attempt to reduce in- recommendation discouraging VID-19. The best way to prevent between people who are in close troduction of the virus into new gatherings of 10 or more people Area health entities are committed to the safety and well- illness is to avoid being exposed contact with one another - within communities and to slow the nationwide. being of their patients, residents, visitors and staff. In an effort to the virus. about six feet. spread of infection in communi- The Sabetha City Commission to prevent the spread of viral infectious disease, the facilities are The current transmission rate Large events and mass gather- ties already affected by the virus. met Tuesday, March 17, to confirm implementing a number of guidelines and restrictions. in the United States is estimated ings can contribute to the spread This recommendation was not their support of Governor Kelly’s to be 1:2.5 — meaning that every of COVID-19 in the United States intended to supersede the advice executive order. SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL one person who has it will spread via travelers who attend these of local public health officials. During their meeting Tuesday, Visitor restrictions are in place. it to 2.5 other people, on average. events and introduce the virus to On Monday, March 16, Kansas they also announced that the Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call This is significantly higher than new communities. A large event Governor Laura Kelly issued an events scheduled for The Main ahead to 785-284-2121 for further instructions. the transmission rate of influenza, or mass gathering includes confer- executive order mandating Kansas Event will be canceled for the For more detailed information, call 785-284-2121 or check which is 1:1.3. ences, festivals, parades, concerts, abide by the guidelines for mass next eight weeks. The City of Sa- SCH’s Facebook page. What this does is create an sporting events, weddings and gatherings as recommended by betha also has closed the Midtown exponential spread that could other types of assemblies. the CDC. Building and the Multi-Purpose SABETHA FAMILY PRACTICE result in too many people sick at On Sunday, March 15, the CDC The governor said during a Room. Sabetha Family Practice is suspending non-essential wellness one time, thus overwhelming the recommended that for the next press conference that she would be The gymnasium at the Sabetha checks. Currently scheduled appointments are not being canceled, country’s medical system capabili- eight weeks, organizers (whether meeting with the Kansas Cham- Health and Wellness Center will but patients are encouraged to consider whether non-essential ties. The goal is to minimize this groups or individuals) cancel or ber of Commerce, the Kansas only be open during staffed hours appointments should be postponed. spread, or “flatten the curve.” postpone in-person events that Restaurant and Hospitality As- and will be limited to 10 people. The medical staff will continue to see patients for acute needs The virus is thought to spread consist of 50 people or more sociation and the National Federa- Structured classes at the SHWC and the management of chronic conditions. mainly from person-to-person, throughout the United States. tion of Independent Businesses have also been canceled. The rest Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call through respiratory droplets pro- This recommendation does not to discuss how the state can best of the facility remains open at this ahead to 785-284-2141 for further instructions. duced when an infected person apply to the day-to-day operation support businesses and their em- time. HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Hiawatha Community Hospital is allowing one close family PREVENTION SYMPTOMS QUARANTINE, ISOLATION member/caregiver per patient. This could include a spouse, adult To protect yourself and others, the follow- The CDC believes at this time that symp- KDHE is issuing new guidance as child or others designated by the patient. ing guidance is provided by the Centers for toms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as of Sunday, March 15, surrounding No children under 12 years of age are permitted. Disease Control: two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. COVID-19, including travelers, close No one experiencing an active illness including but not limited • Wash your hands often with soap and Patients with COVID-19 have experienced contacts of confirmed cases and those to: respiratory symptoms of cough, runny nose, fever, head or water for at least 20 seconds mild to severe respiratory symptoms. Symp- being tested. body aches unless you are here to receive care. • If soap and water are not readily available, toms can include, but are not limited to the KDHE is now recommending a 14- No one who has been diagnosed with influenza within seven use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 following: day home quarantine for Kansans who days of the date you plan to visit those who are hospitalized. percent alcohol • Fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahr- have: HCH also is restricting visitors based on the following: a per- • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and enheit • Traveled to a state with known son who has traveled to a state or area with known widespread mouth with unwashed hands • Cough widespread community transmission community transmission, on a cruise ship, or internationally; • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue • Shortness of breath (currently California, New York and or a person who has received notification from public health of- when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside If you develop emergency warning signs Washington state) on or after March 15. ficials that they were in close contact of a laboratory-confirmed of your elbow for COVID-19, seek medical attention im- • Visited Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and case of COVID-19. • Throw used tissues in the trash mediately. In adults, emergency warning signs Gunnison counties in Colorado within Please call 785-742-2131, or check HCH’s Facebook page, for • Clean and disinfect frequently touched include the following: the past week. more detailed information. surfaces daily • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Traveled on a cruise ship on or af- • If surfaces are dirty, clean them • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest ter March 15. People previously told by NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL • Put distance between yourself and other • New confusion or inability to arouse public health officials to quarantine be- Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is not allowing any visi- people • Bluish lips or face cause of their cruise ship travel should tors at this time except for immediately family of our end-of-life • Avoid close contact with people who are finish out their quarantine. care patients. Clinic, OB and Emergency Room patients can have sick TESTING • Traveled internationally on or af- one family member accompany them, once that family member • Stay home if you are sick, except to seek Healthcare providers should evaluate expo- ter March 15. People previously told has been screened. medical care sure history and symptoms and call KDHE if by public health officials to quarantine For patients who have crucial appointments that cannot be • If seeking medical care, call ahead - allow- COVID-19 is suspected. KDHE only approves because of their international travel rescheduled, you will be screened at the front entrance prior to ing medical personnel to prepare for proper COVID-19 testing requests from healthcare should finish out their quarantine. entering the facility. personal coverings, assistance and placement providers and local health departments. • Received notification from public NVCH also asks that patients “call before you come.” NVCH of the patient upon arrival People who are currently being tested for health officials that you are a close con- has implemented a hotline number — 785-336-0399 — to call if • If you are sick, you should wear a face- COVID-19 should remain in home isola- tact of a laboratory-confirmed case of you are experiencing active symptoms of COVID-19. mask when you are around other people tion, or hospital isolation until test results COVID-19. You should quarantine at To prepare for a potential situation in which are available. home for 14 days since your last contact APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME you are unable to obtain medicine, food or with the case. A close contact is defined Effective Friday, March 13, the Apostolic Christian Home supplies: RISK OF COMPLICATIONS as someone who has been closer than implemented a no-visitor restriction as required by the Centers • Shop with a purpose and aim for a sev- Early information out of China, where CO- six feet for more than 10 minutes while for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Call 785-284-3471 for more en- to 14-day supply of medicine, food and VID-19 first started, shows that some people the patient is symptomatic. detailed information. household supplies are at higher risk of getting very sick from Information on COVID-19 cases in • Make sure your prescriptions are stocked this illness. the U.S. and states with community SABETHA MANOR and up to date This includes: transmission can be found at www.cdc. Sabetha Manor also has implemented visitor restrictions. Call • Create a supply kit that includes water • Older adults, with risk increasing with age gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. 785-284-7055, or check the Sabetha Manor’s Facebook page for or hydrating drinks, non-perishable food, • People who have serious chronic medical See information on Home Quaran- more detailed information. and fever reducers like acetaminophen or conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and tine Guidelines on KDHE’s website. ibuprofen lung disease

Reliable Information Right now, when news about the virus is changing nearly every hour, it’s extremely important to obtain information from reliable sources. Local health care providers encourage all residents to stay informed and look for information from credible sources, such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Check the KDHE website at www.kdheks.gov, or CDC website at www.cdc.gov to stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information. Kansans can call the KDHE Public Information Hotline if they have questions regarding COVID-19. The hotline is currently staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. The hotline number is 1-866-534-3463. You also can follow your local hospital, health department or COVID-19 Information continued on Page 8A KDHE on social media sites for COVID-19 information. (Information current as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17)

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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH TWIN OAKS CHURCH - EFCA Corner of 2nd and Ohio streets. Website: 623 N. 6th St. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. www.neklutherans.org.Sunday events: Worship, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Gerald Hervey, Sunday School/Bible Classes, 9:15 a.m.; church phone: 785-284-2021. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Lord’s Supper celebrated first, third and fifth UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Please cut along this line and return with payment. Sunday of each month. While there is a 12th and Ohio. Sunday School, 10 a.m. nursery available, we encourage children Worship, 11 a.m. NAME: to remain in worship with their parents. Rev. Michael Dunaway, pastor. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 311 S. High St., Fairview. Sunday School, ADDRESS: FIRST UNITED METHODIST 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Shane Spangler, 806 Main St. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. minister. CITY/STATE: WorshipDIRECTORY Worship, 10:35 a.m. Doug Hasty, pastor, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 785-284-3921. Rev. Willy Banza, pastor. Bern Office 785- PHONE #: BERN APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC PARISHES GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 336-6105, Cell 785-294-2301, Bern Email CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sacred Heart, 1031 S. 12th Street, In Morrill. Sunday School, all ages, 9:30 [email protected]. EMAIL: 1805 200th Road. Morning Worship, 10 Sabetha; St. Augustine, 1948 Acorn Road, a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Casey McNerney, 8 a.m. Worship at Oneida UMC, 8521 Fifth St. a.m. Sunday school (preschool through (Fidelity) Rural Sabetha; St. James, 306 pastor. Church Phone: 785-459-2445. Cell: in Oneida; 9:30 a.m. Worship at Bern UMC, 12th grade), 10 a.m. Lunch and fellowship, 5th Street, Wetmore. Father Jaime Zarse, 785-288-8255. 527 Main Street in Bern; 11 a.m. Worship LOCAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 11 a.m. Singing, noon; Afternoon Worship, 913-226-9276, or jaime.zarse@yahoo. at Seneca UMC, 706 Main Street in Seneca. ❏Printed Newspaper ONLY: $44.00 12:30 p.m. com. Weekday Masses: 6 p.m. Tuesday at MORRILL BAPTIST St. Augustine; 5:15 Wednesday at Sacred 306 Walnut St., Morrill. Sunday School, 9:30 WESLEYAN CROSSROADS CHURCH ❏Printed Newspaper & Digital: $56.00 CALVARY BAPTIST Heart, 12:15 Thursday and Friday at a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. Ernie Moravec, 110 260th Road. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. ❏Digital All Access ONLY: $30.00 922 Roosevelt. Worship, 11 a.m. and 1:15 Sacred Heart. Weekend Masses: Saturday pastor, 785-991-0369. Worship, 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Rev. Andy p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. All are Vigil, 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart, 6:30 p.m. Smith, pastor. welcome. Caleb Turner, pastor, 785-406- at St. James; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. at St. NORTHRIDGE CHURCH OUT-OF-STATE SUBSCRIPTIONS 0301. Augustine, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart. 316 Lincoln St., P.O. Box 185. Check our WETMORE BIBLE CHURCH ❏Printed Newspaper ONLY: $51.00 Visit nekansascatholics.org for more info. website for worship schedules and other 217 Iowa St., Wetmore. Sunday School, 10 information at www.northridgesabetha. a.m. Worship, 11 a.m. Children’s Church, ❏Printed Newspaper & Digital: $63.00 CHURCH OF CHRIST com. 11:30 a.m. Rev. Ray Berry, pastor, 785-866- ❏Digital All Access ONLY: $30.00 310 Oregon Street in Sabetha. Sunday 2444. Schedule: Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Morning SABETHA APOSTOLIC Worship, 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worship, 5 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH WOODLAWN BAPTIST Wednesday Schedule: Bible Class, 7 p.m. 1441 Virginia Street, Sabetha. Sunday Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, Please mark your selection and be sure Preacher Eric Hicks, 785-284-2251. Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. (preschool - 12th grade), 10 a.m. Lunch your address is complete and correct. DELAWARE BAPTIST and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Afternoon Worship, SABETHA COMMUNITY In Fairview. Worship, 9 a.m. Fellowship and 12:30 p.m. All are Welcome! ACCESS CHANNEL 2 Coffee, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Church services are played on Sundays Worship Service on Channel 2, Sundays at TRINITY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN and Wednesdays on Sabetha Community MAIL TO: 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Bible 203 Main. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Worship, Access Channel 2. Call the City of Sabetha Study, 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Buzz Cafe in 11 a.m. Children’s Church, 11:30 a.m. Church at 785-284-2158 to check the church service The Sabetha Herald Sabetha. Office, Rev. Cheryl Mishler, 785-284-3085. schedule. P.O. Box 208 Sabetha, KS 66534 community record sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | March 18, 2020 3A

Obituary This Week’s Announcements Anniversary ANNIVERSARY BIRTH This Week’s Obituary Ed and Helen Sourk Callie Sue Meyer SABETHA Announcements printed in The Sabetha Herald are printed for free up to 250 Robert Carlson words. For anything beyond that, the charge is $.50 per word. Photos can be added for an additional charge. For more information on photo charges, visit our website at http://sabethaherald.com/about/submit-an-announcement/ Obituaries printed in The Sabetha Herald are printed for free up to 250 words. For or contact us. anything beyond that, the charge is $.50 per word. A photo can be added for $20. For more information, contact us at 785-284-3300 or [email protected]. Robert Carlson Robert Lee Carlson, 61, of Sabetha, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Sabetha Manor. Birth He was born June 7, 1958, in Sabetha, the son of John Irvin Carlson of Sabetha, and Dixie Lea Carlson of Topeka. Callie Sue Meyer Robert graduated from Bern High School in Bern. In life, he enjoyed Josh and Katie Meyer of working with his hands doing carpentry, maintenance, gardening Bern are pleased to announce and farm work. In his free time, he loved going fishing and spending the birth of their daughter, time with friends and family. Callie Sue Meyer, on Nov. Ed and Helen Sourk He was a good man with a good heart who touched the lives of many 24, 2019, at Stormont Vail people during his time on this Earth. Robert was known as someone in Topeka. Callie was 21-1/2 Ed and Helen Sourk of Hiawatha who would lend a helping hand whenever and wherever he could. inches long and weighed 7 celebrated 50 years of marriage on Robert was preceded in death by his oldest brother, James Irvin pounds, 2 ounces. She is wel- March 14, 2020. Carlson in 1998; his nephew, Brandon Carlson in 1996; and his niece, comed home by her siblings, They were married at St. Augus- Elizabeth Carlson in 1991. 5-year-old Corbin and 1-year- tine Catholic Church in Fidelity, Survivors include his father, John Carlson of Sabetha; his mother, old Chloe. Kan. Dixie Carlson of Topeka; his brothers, Mike (Cindy) Carlson of Fair- Maternal grandparents are Ed worked in the banking indus- view, Roger Carlson of Topeka and Shawn Carlson of Topeka; his sister, Dale and Suzanne Fankhaus- try — Exchange National Bank of Connie Carlson of Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. er of Humboldt, Neb. Paternal Atchison, Morrill and Janes Bank Services are yet to be determined and will be held at a later date. grandparents are Keith and of Hiawatha and Silver Lake Bank, Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha is handling arrangements. Please con- Deb Meyer of Bern. Paternal and retired from GNB of Girard sider planting a tree or flower in Robert’s memory as he loved the great-grandparents are Rozella and the late Virgil Ronnebaum of in 2014. Helen began her teaching outdoors. www.popkessmortuaries.com. Axtell. career at Troy in 1971, then stayed The Sabetha Herald 3/18/2020 The Sabetha Herald 3/18/2020 home until their three children reached school age. She was em- ployed by Brown County Special Education Cooperative as a Gifted/Talented teacher for 29 years. She retired in 2013. In their retirement, they enjoy spending time with the family, restor- ing the family farmsteads and the cattle operation of Sourk Farms. Ed and Helen are the parents of Sara (William) Sourk-Love of Sen- MEMORIES eca, Grant (Jennifer) Sourk of Topeka and Luke (Tiffanie) Sourk of Compiled from past issues of The Sabetha Herald Goff. They have four grandchildren — Carter, Ella, Claire and Elliott. The Sabetha Herald 3/18/2020 125 YEARS Friday, March 22, 1895 50 YEARS Thursday, March 26, 1970 Samuel Windrom has been having a streak of bad luck the past six Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Block announced this week the sale of the Nemaha months. First he was laid up several weeks last fall by an accident, then Drive In Theater to Ernest Pete Petry. The sale is effective immediately during the winter he has lost about twenty-five head of hogs with the and Mr. Petry plans to open the theater for the first time next week cholera, and lately the grip has had him down. end April 3-4-5. PHOTOS FROM YESTERYEAR That New York Methodist preacher who was so terribly surprised to see a Sabetha will be host to its first Kansas State Music Festival next Friday bar in Leavenworth, needs to be told that a Kansas man, who had heard and Saturday, April 3 and 4, according to J.A. Cleavinger, Supt. of there was a law prohibiting murder in New York, was dumbfounded Schools. “We feel this is a high honor for our school and also for the to learn that murders are nevertheless quite common in that state. town of Sabetha,” Mr. Cleavinger stated. Street views Survivors of that great battle are requested to meet at my office in Lloyd D. Grote, former chief engineer for the electric company in St Sabetha, Kansas, April 6th, ‘95, at 12 o’clock noon, and together let us Joseph, Mo., has assumed duties in Hamilton, Mo., as assistant direc- celebrate this, the 33rd anniversary of that battle. All who can do so will tor of public utilities. A native of Berwick, Lloyd was graduated from of Sabetha confer a favor by reporting in advance, so that entertainment may be Sabetha High School, from Highland Junior College in 1942 and from prepared for them. The question of effecting a permanent organization Kansas State University in Manhattan in 1948 with a bachelor of sci- of the survivors living in this and adjoining counties, will be taken up. ence degree in electrical engineering. He was in the U.S. Maritime in the early 1900s Those who for any reason cannot attend, should write me. D. D. Wickins. Service under the Coast Guard and in the Merchant Marine during Jesse Hesseltine is the observed of all observers up in the Berwick World War II. The Grote’s have four children, Jane, 16, Sarah, 13, John, neighborhood. He has bough a subsoil plow, and is going to try the 11 and Dale, 10. virtues of subsoiling. 25 YEARS Wednesday, March 22, 1995 100 YEARS Thursday, March 25, 1920 Matt Garber may have become a media figure, but his goals and atti- Doc Wittwer and his wife motored to St. Joseph Saturday morning tudes remain the same as those he developed in Sabetha. Last Summer, with Mr L.H. Wilson and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson at Garber submitted an essay for a “Hitachi Promise of Tomorrow” teach- the Robidoux hotel Saturday and Sunday; also, for the performance ing scholarship. Hitachi and the College Football Association provide of “Let’s Go” at the Lyceum theater Saturday night. They all motored scholarships to former college football players who wish to pursue a to Sabetha late Sunday. career in education. Hitachi and the CFA were impressed with a story Hiawatha World - Mrs. Alexander Hamilton and daughter, Margaret, in the essay of a student who would sneak out of study hall to return left at 4 a.m., Thursday, for their home in Indianapolis. They will be to Garber’s math class. missed in Hiawatha where they have had a very important part in all Photo: Rick Stumbo of the Sabetha High School’s scholars’ bowl team social events during their visit. reaches for the buzzer during state competition Saturday. Pictured Hiawatha World: This is a most excellent time to be careful about behind Stumbo are Mondrian Nussle, Shana Rippe and Riley Chadwell. This is Sabetha’s Main Street looking west toward the starting trash pile fires. There was a fire of this kind at the C.D. Fisher business district just a little east of the intersection of Main home near Fifth and Delaware street Thursday, which was thought to 10 YEARS Wednesday, March 24, 2010 and Third Streets in the early 1900s. have about died out, but when the wild wind came up late in the day On Sunday, March 21, Lela Lucille Brooks of Sabetha became a cen- Submitted | Greg Newlin it soon fanned the blaze back to life. In a short time a fence was on fire tenarian, bringing the number of current members of the unofficial and neighbors beat out the blaze by quick work. Sabetha Centenarian Club to four. Art Lichty transferred Roy Beeghly’s effects to Rulo Tuesday and The family of missing Horton woman, Patricia Kimmi, stood silently Wednesday, making a record of twenty-six miles per hour average, along the road in front of the farmstead of Roger and Rebecca Hollister loaded and empty. Sixty-six miles of five gallons of gas, loaded. From last Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, as law enforcement Sabetha to Rulo in eighty minutes by the watch with a load. officials carried out the second intensive search on the rural Sabetha property. The search warrant was obtained on Tuesday, March 16, Wednesday, March 21, 1945 following a search the previous week at Kimmi Saw Mill and Lum- 75 YEARS ber, located near Everest. Authorities were on the Hollister farmstead Cpl. Donald Elliott is visiting his wife, Thelma Williams Elliott, and located at 1755 V Road starting Wednesday morning, March 17, and son in Sabetha this week. Elliott is on a week’s furlough from Ft. Meyer, concluded the search on a property across the road at 1:30 p.m. on Fla., en route to the Lincoln, Nebr. Air Base. For some time Elliott has Friday, March 19. During this time, authorities drained a pond south been flying aboard the Super-Fortresses, the B-29s, as central control of the farmstead and excavated several acres on the 80-acre property. gunner, but he has been transferred to the P-61, the Black Widow night fighter, and will be assigned to some P-61 base for training from Lincoln. At special meetings last Tuesday, March 16, both the Sabetha-Wetmore Aboard the P-61 he will be either a night photographer or radar man. USD No. 441 and USD No. 488 Bern-Axtell-Summerfield boards of education unanimously approved the final draft of a consolidation Tech Sgt. Joseph Menold writes that he recently visited his brother, Sgt. plan between the two districts. Within the plan all schools would re- William A. Menold, in Belgium. Joe learned that his brother was about main open and operate as is for the next year. After that, progressive This picture is looking east on Sabetha’s Main Street from 200 miles from where he was located in France so he took a furlough benchmarks would be set for all schools to stay open. the 1000 block. Horse-less carriages shared the street with and visited him. The two had not seen each other for four years. The Sabetha High School drama department will present the spring horse powered carriages. A public relations news release from Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss., reports play, “Uncle Neddy’s Last Stand,” at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Submitted | Greg Newlin that Pvt. Carl A. Smith of Sabetha was enrolled there this week for a March 26 and 27, at the Sabetha Middle School auditorium. 76-day basic airplace and engine mechanics course, having qualified for the Army Air Forces Training Command technical school with outstanding marks on the army mechanical aptitude tests. The train- ing will consist of maintenance fundmentals, structures, fuel and oil systems, propellers electrical systems, instruments, engine operation, basic airplace inspection and hydraulic systems, preparatory train- 2020 CENSUS ing for possible entrance into one of the several specialized airplane mechanics courses also given at Keesler Field. Pvt. Smith’s wife, Mrs. Eunice V. Smith, lives at 612 S. 11th St., Sabetha. Counting everyone From R. J. Scott. R. J. Scott writes from Lanark, Ill. Lawrence (son) is in the Philipines and says he was where the $500,000 in coins was Submitted by Kansas Counts Census response process starts and interaction with census tween April 20 and April 27. After found on Luzon and it took several two and a half ton trucks to haul the The primary goal of a census with an invitation via postal mail. workers. Between March 12 and this date, in-person follow-ups money to safety. He likes the Philippines much better than New Guinea. is to count everyone. For a coun- For the areas of the country most 20, an invitation to respond, as will begin. This thorough time- try of more than 330 million, this likely to respond online, these described above, will be mailed to frame, beginning before the of- may seem like a huge feat, but it households will receive a letter nearly every home in the United ficial April 1 Census date and not is what the United States (U.S.) asking you to go online to com- States. concluding until well into the Census Bureau was created to do. plete the questionnaire. Based on how the U.S. Postal summer, aims to give everyone There’s a lot at stake, such as the Even with modern technology, Service staggers the mail, you will the time and support needed to hundreds of billions federal dol- the possibility of the U.S. Census then receive a reminder letter be- complete the questionnaire. lars waiting to be distributed to online questionnaire being over- tween March 16 and 24. Both of We know the Census is im- the state and local governments whelmed is possible. these dates are before the formal portant, but just as important is based on their census data. To assist with this issue, the April 1 Census Day. This preemp- meeting the deadlines to com- Also at stake is the country’s U.S. Postal service will stagger the tive invitation period is also an plete our questionnaires. While ability to respond in a disaster delivery of these specific invita- attempt to count everyone who in-person visits will continue by knowing specific population tions, both so the online system is may need more time to complete past April, the Census has a rela- details. Nevertheless, the cen- not overwhelmed and more U.S. the questionnaire, prefer to get tively short amount of time to sift sus is of great importance to our Census workers will be available it done early, or need a few re- through all of the data gathered communities and longevity as a if you need assistance over the minders. and produce initial reports. Ap- country, and that is why counting phone. Areas of the country less If by March 24, you still haven’t portionment counts are sent to everyone matters. So, what is the likely to respond online will still responded, you will receive a the President of the United States Census doing to insure everyone receive an invitation to do so, but reminder postcard in the mail by Dec. 31, 2020, and from there gets counted? will also receive a paper question- between March 26 and April 3. redistricting counts are sent to More options of responding naire. After this timeframe, if you still the states by March 31, 2021. to the Census will be available Another strategy the U.S. Cen- have yet to reply, you will receive These are two very significant in 2020 than ever before. Tradi- sus Bureau is using to ensure ev- another follow-up letter and pa- reports that rest heavily on the tionally, you have been able to eryone is counted is providing per questionnaire between April goal that everyone is counted, respond via mail or phone; now, a transparent timeline, so you 8 and April 16. Finally, your last as these reports will affect our citizens may respond online. The know when to expect mailings postal reminder will arrive be- policy trends for the next decade. 4A March 18, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com opinion

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Brown County Commissioner iar and nostalgic owl sign at the sad or bad time in your life. “I told him I did live my life for- “Nostalgia makes us a bit more [email protected] the east end of Main Street The research was prompted ward, but sometimes I couldn’t human,” Dr. Sedikides said. beckoningS people to “Be Wise, by a Dr. Se- help thinking We appreciate Sabetha’s Cham- CITY REPRESENTATIVES Shop Sabetha.” This successful dikides and so about the past, ber of Commerce director Gina campaign has prompted me look the story goes and it was re- Murchison for spearheading this Mayor Doug Clark into the “science of nostalgia,” that, not long Together warding,” he successful campaign! Gina said 785-284-2393 340 Parkview | Sabetha, KS 66534 which is a phenomenon studied after moving BY: LESLIE SCOBY said. “Nostal- in a letter to potential donors that by several clinical psychologists. to the Univer- GREATER SABETHA gia made me we live in an age of “click and ship Commissioner Nick Aberle John Tierney complied informa- sity of South- COMMUNITY feel that my life shopping… so helping keep our 1504 Lakeview Drive | Sabetha, KS 66534 FOUNDATION tion from many years of research ampton, he DIRECTOR had roots and retail base strong is our job.” [email protected] on this topic. had lunch with continuity. It The Chamber has adopted a Commissioner Maridel Wittmer Has your mood ever been a colleague in made me feel new advertising campaign to go 785-284-2050 | [email protected] changed or altered by listening the psychology good about my- with the owl sign: Be Wise, Shop 612 N. 6th Street | Sabetha, KS 66534 to music? Can an old favorite department and described some self and my relationships. It pro- Sabetha… The City with Heart. Commissioner Norm Schmitt song cause your mind to return unusual symptoms he’d been feel- vided a texture to my life and gave The Greater Sabetha Community [email protected] to a place back in time? The song ing. A few times a week, he was me strength to move forward.” Foundation shares the mission of Commissioner Julie Burenheide might make you feel sad or happy suddenly hit with nostalgia for his Nostalgia does have its painful the Sabetha Chamber of Com- 421 S. 8th Street | Sabetha, KS 66534 or even at peace. Music causes us previous home at the University side — it’s a bittersweet emotion merce and hopes the old owl will City Administrator Doug Allen to remember old friends and good of North Carolina. But Sedikides — but the net effect is to make life cause many to think back to good 785-284-2158 times we experienced. It might be didn’t want to return to any home seem more meaningful and death days of living in or coming to Sa- that you realize through looking — not to Chapel Hill, not to his less frightening. When people betha. Hopefully this causes many SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES back that even though the time native Greece — and he insisted speak wistfully of the past, they to realize that it really is “wise” to remembered was difficult or hard, to his lunch companion that he typically become more optimistic “shop Sabetha.” Board President Ed Reznicek 785-939-2032 Board Vice President Kathy Lippert [email protected] Board Member Kent Saylor [email protected] Give yourself a break Board Member Jim Scoby ell, that was a wild are blinded by painful losses. For participate in the inevitable re- the market. Perhaps stocks go [email protected] week in the stock some investors, their emotions are covery. And it never feels like the lower from here – so be it. Over Board Member Leslie Scoby market. so strong they feel compelled to right time to get back in, because time, you won’t regret it. [email protected] WWe have not seen fluctuations do something, the best time to Two, if you have a taxable ac- Board Member Ann Shaughnessy as drastic as last week since 2008. anything, to get it is when count, look for investments that [email protected] In fact, every day last week count- alleviate the Focused the news is the are worth less than you paid for Board Member Jeff DeMint ed as either one of the 100 best or pain. That usu- worst. them. Those investments can be 785-284-3209 | 785-799-7166 worst days for the S&P 500 Index, ally entails sell- Finances So, give your- sold at a loss and those losses can [email protected] a collection of 500 of the largest ing the thing BY: JUSTIN LUEGER self a break. be used to offset other gains or U.S. companies, going back to that caused the PRESIDENT Don’t k ick deducted from your income, up Superintendent Todd Evans INVISOR 785-284-2175 | [email protected] 1928. Wild seems too mild of an pain in the first FINANCIAL yourself or play to $3,000 per year. Tax savings adjective. place – typical- what-if scenari- are real dollars you put in your If you have not checked your ly stocks. os in your head. pocket. IRA or 401(k) account balance in But success- No one saw Three, consider Roth conver- a while, you may want to wait a ful investing involves doing as coronavirus coming. Just like no sions. You will pay income tax on LETTERS POLICY while longer. Unless your assets little as possible. That point is of- one saw Pearl Harbor coming or the amounts you convert, but with are parked exclusively in bonds or ten misunderstood. People believe 9/11 coming. the recent stock market losses, WRITE: Letters to the Editor, The Sabetha cash, it won’t look pretty. successful investment manage- At this point, one of two out- those amounts would have been Now is generally about the time ment requires constant tinkering comes will occur. Either the a lot more a few weeks ago. If you Herald, P.O. Box 208, Sabetha, KS 66534 investors begin to beat themselves to a portfolio. Buying and selling. market found its bottom and convert pre-tax assets now while EMAIL: [email protected] up. We start second-guessing our- That couldn’t be further from the stocks will go higher from here. they are down in value, you cap- selves. We tell ourselves, “I knew I truth. Or, stocks will fall even farther ture the upside in a Roth account We welcome letters of general interest to the community and should have sold that stock fund a And that is doubly true af- from here before eventually going and avoid all taxation going for- reserve the right to edit for clarification or length. Letters few weeks ago.” Or, “I had a feel- ter stocks have already dropped higher. In either scenario, though, ward, including future investment should be fewer than 400 words, and writers are limited to ing the market was going to pull more than 20 percent. What feels stocks ultimately go higher – it’s gains. Plus, income taxes are at one letter every other week. Letters are due by 10 a.m. on back at some point; I should have safe in those chaotic times – sell- just a matter of time. historic lows right now. Monday before publication and must be signed with the listened to myself.” ing stocks – is one of the riskiest Don’t worry about the past, fo- You can’t tell the future – no writer’s name, address and phone number for verification Watching dollars that you dili- moves you can make. It makes cus on the future. What are steps one can – but you can always purposes. Only the name and hometown will be included in gently saved for many years seem- the immediate pain subside, but you can take now to best position make the best of a bad situation. the printed letter. We do not publish anonymous letters or ingly vanish in a matter of days it almost always inflicts long-term yourself? I can think of three good Justin Lueger, CFP, is president letters printed elsewhere. is painful. But before we accept suffering. ones. of Invisor Financial LLC, a regis- that pain, we first tend to play the When investors pull money out One, increase your investments tered investment adviser firm in what-if game. of the stock market, they must in stocks. They just went on sale. the State of Kansas. All opinions What if I would have sold before subsequently decide when to put If you had money sitting in the expressed are his own and should DISCLAIMER stocks dropped. What if I would it back in. Unfortunately, there bank, consider investing a por- not be viewed as individual ad- have invested more in bonds. is never an all-clear sign to an- tion of it in stocks, if you have vice. He can be reached at justin. The opinions expressed in editorials, columns, letters to the What if. What if. What if. nounce the beginning of the next the financial ability. If you have a [email protected]. editor, or editorial cartoons do not necessarily reflect those I get it. 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COLUMNS Coronavirus, the church and the resurrection head over to Facebook, and to leave me… when in His man- who has told us through His Word every year, or as you would have merciful, even as your father is promises, even and especially more than half of my feed is sions God grants me a place.” that Christ has died for our sins, lived in a Viking age when raiders merciful.” when death looms, because the about viruses. I pull up Twit- While the virus might be wide- been raised for our justification from Scandinavia might land and They will find the church promises of Christ are more sure, ter,I and it’s tweet after tweet about spread at this point, it would seem and has ascend- cut your throat gathering with one another to be even than the grave. the latest statistics, who’s most re- that, as is often the case, the fear ed to the right any night; or strengthened by the Lord’s Word Christ has never promised that cently become sick, on and on. I that precedes a pandemic has hand of the Fa- indeed, as you and His gifts, praying with one we will not get sick. He has not open my bank app and there’s a spread faster. As a pastor, one of ther where He Minister are already liv- another, calling on the Lord in the promised that we will not die. He notification at the top regarding my chief duties is to comfort those constantly in- Speaks ing in an age day of trouble for He promises to has not promised that calamity COVID-19. I check the weather who fear sin, the devil, the world tercedes for us. BY: SEAN KILGO of cancer, an answer and encouraging one an- and plague will not befall you. and there’s a section telling me and death. Pastors are not pub- We also believe NORTHEAST age of syphilis, other in the truth of the Lord’s But He has promised that by the about how the weather’s affecting lic health officials but shepherds. that on the Last KANSAS LUTHERAN an age of pa- death and resurrection for their shedding of His blood, you are the spread. The old German term was “seel- Day Christ will PARTNERSHIP ralysis, an age sake. redeemed. He has promised that I head into a coffee shop and sorger,” which means “physician return to undo of air raids, an They will find the church sing- by His death, He has destroyed the notice the conversations swirl of the soul.” That’s what pastors all the effects age of railway ing, not songs of despair, but of power of death. He has promised around the outbreak. Is it a pan- are given by the Lord to do: care of the fall, to raise the dead and accidents, an age of motor acci- hope and comfort: “Lord, be that just as He was raised from demic yet? Is it coming to our for the souls of people, and espe- destroy all the powers of darkness dents. …This is the first point to our light when worldly darkness the dead, so too will we be raised town? Did you hear about so-and- cially in the face of public fear and once and for all. be made: and the first action to be veils us; Lord, be our shield when from the dead on the Last Day. so who was sick? Think it might panic. This changes everything. taken is to pull ourselves together. earthly armor fails us; and in the And He has promised that in that be the coronavirus? I sit down and The church understands that The church looks around and If we are all going to be destroyed day when hell itself assails us, resurrection we will be perfect, have a conversation with someone our only comfort and safety re- sees the world for what it actually by an atomic bomb, let that bomb grant us Your peace, Lord.” And no longer having plagues, or sin and within five minutes — if not sides in Christ, and so the church’s is, a dying creation which will be when it comes find us doing sen- they will find the church refusing or death. quicker — we’re talking about business is to comfort the fearful renewed when Christ returns. No sible and human things — pray- to fear that which the Lord has Let us then trust, especially in the virus. I walk into church and with the promises of our Lord, virus, no stock market crash, no ing, working, teaching, reading, already conquered: sin, devil, even the midst of viruses, regardless of hear concerns abounding. I call to stand in the gap between the fear mongering, no panicking, can listening to music, bathing the death itself. their name, the words of our Lord: my mom and her first question faithful and the devil, embrac- rob Christians of their hope that children, playing tennis, chatting Many are familiar with Luther’s “To live is Christ and to die is is, “Are you guys okay?” ing her children as a loving and Christ has given His victory to all to our friends over a pint and a hymn: “A Mighty Fortress.” Most, gain.” – Paul And in every case, I notice comforting mother, facing down who believe in Him. The church game of darts — not huddled to- however, are unaware that Lu- “For I know that my Redeemer something: I can hear the fear in death with the resurrection of doesn’t worry about getting sick, gether like frightened sheep and ther writes it after dealing with lives, and at the last he will stand peoples’ voices. Even if they say Christ and presenting Jesus, the or suffering or dying, because the thinking about bombs. They may the Black Plague having rolled upon the earth. And after my skin they’re not afraid, I can hear it. I Good Physician, who heals not church has more than this life and break our bodies — a microbe can through Germany in 1527. It’s has been thus destroyed, yet in my know what that fear sounds like only physically, but eternally, and this world, she has the resurrec- do that — but they need not domi- in this context that Luther puts flesh I shall see God.” – Job — I’ve heard it come from my own saying to the children of God: tion and the eternal life of the nate our minds.’” to music the great reality that “I shall not die but I shall live, mouth as well. “Fear not.” world to come. And so, when the church finds allows the Lord’s Christians to and recount the deeds of the I open the Lord’s Word and So, I present to you this com- And so, in the midst of any herself in the midst of a pan- stand against any pestilence, di- Lord.” – Psalmist I find something very differ- mentary. It’s not a commentary on crisis the church continues to do demic, or any other danger, the saster or death: “And take they our “Everyone who lives and be- ent from Facebook or Twitter: the disease itself. It’s not a down- what she always does, though per- world will find her doing not life, goods, fame, child and wife, lieves in Me will never die.” – Jesus “The Lord is my strength and playing of its virulence. It’s not a haps with more thoughtfulness only sensible and human things, though these all be gone, our vic- “I am sure that neither Coro- my shield;” “you will not fear the set of recommendations on how to and fervor than otherwise. The but also churchly and Christian tory has been won; the Kingdom navirus, nor flu, nor any other vi- terror of the night, nor the arrow slow its spread — you have plenty church doesn’t fear what might things. The world will find the ours remaineth.” rus in all creation, will be able to that flies by day, nor the pestilence of that already. Rather, this is a happen because of a virus or any church serving her neighbor in The church stands face to face separate me from the love of God that stalks in darkness;” “do not commentary on how the church other thing that might bring harm mercy; helping them, caring for with death and doesn’t blink be- in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Paul fear that which can only destroy views such things, regardless of or death, instead, she continues them, supporting them, comfort- cause she knows that death has (paraphrased) the body…;” “Whether we live or what the thing is called, along in her various vocations, serving ing them. Not running from our been defeated by Christ. He’s So the church sings, even in the die, we are the Lord’s.” with some words of comfort. neighbor and rejoicing in the gifts neighbor who is ill, nor hoarding suffered in our sake, He’s been face of viruses: “I fear no foe with I open my hymnal, and I find The church tends to look at of God. resources they need, but making crucified, He’s been placed into thee at hand to bless, ills have no quite a different song than the things rather differently than the C. S. Lewis said it well, in re- sure they get the care needed and the tomb and He’s come back out. weight and tears no bitterness… one the world is singing: “Jesus, world does. Instead of panicking sponse to the fears of the develop- giving up of our own resources for He’s broken through the bars of I triumph still if thou abide with my Redeemer, lives; likewise I to and turning inwardly to think ment of atomic weapons: their benefit. This is because the death. More than that though, me.” life shall waken;” “Now in Christ, only about oneself, the Church “‘How are we to live in an church trusts the Lord’s Word: “If the Lord promises to give us the The peace of God, which sur- death cannot slay me;” “If you are remains calm and looks to con- atomic age?’ I am tempted to re- anyone has the world’s goods and victory of that same resurrection, passes all understanding, guards sick, if death is near… Christ Je- tinue serving her neighbor in their ply: ‘Why, as you would have lived sees his brother in need, yet closes to raise us from the dead as well, your hearts and minds through sus saves your soul from death;” every need. This is fundamentally in the sixteenth century when the his heart against him, how does undoing death for us also. And Jesus Christ our Lord. “Ills that still grieve me soon are because the church believes God plague visited London almost God’s love abide in him?” and “Be so the church trusts in the Lord’s

Growing strawberries Paleo vs. Keto: which is better plant formation. Fewer and small- are for a high nitrogen fertilizer er daughter plants produce fewer such as a 27-3-3, 29-5-4, 30-3-3 (and healthier)? On the berries, resulting in a smaller crop. or something similar. Though Extension Remove all flowers during the recommended for lawns, these “unhealthy” variety (sugar, fast on macronutrients at all. It also first year. New plants have limited fertilizers will also work well for foods, junk food, etc.). encourages exercise and mind- Line The ketogenic (keto) diet ma- fulness as part of a healthy life- energy reserves that need to go strawberries as long as they do not Health BY: MATT YOUNG toward establishing the mother contain weed killers or crabgrass nipulates this ratio to approxi- style component. People can eat BROWN COUNTY Notes mately 75 percent fat, 20 percent as much protein, fat, and carbs as EXTENSION plants and making runners rather preventers. Apply 1/2 cup for ev- than making fruit. If fruit is al- ery 10 feet of row. BY: DR. BRETT protein, and 5 percent carbs in or- they want, provided they are from lowed to develop the first year, Strawberries (Everbearing LUKERT der to create a state of “ketosis,” in the list of “allowable” foods. ew strawberry plant- the amount of fruit produced the or Day-Neutral): Fertilize in which the body is forced to burn Many of these foods are similar ings should be set early second year is drastically reduced the spring as growth starts and fat for energy instead of carbs. In to keto and include meat, poultry, in the growing season due to smaller, weaker daughter again in early August. Use the true ketosis, the liver will take seafood, eggs, fruits, vegetables, soN that mother plants become plants. rates recommended for June- ow carb eating is a hot top- stored fat and turn it into ketones, nuts, and healthy fats (olive oil, established while the weather is Research in Illinois has shown bearing strawberries. Everbear- ic right now with all kinds which the body then uses for en- avocado oil, coconut oil and fish still cool. The mother plants de- that the straw mulch should be ing (dayneutral) strawberries are of diets promoting them- ergy. Reaching and maintaining oil). Notice that fruit is allowed on selvesL as the “best” and “healthi- this state of ketosis is the goal of paleo, but gluten, refined sugar, velop a strong root system during removed from strawberry plants not renovated. this cool period when soil tem- when the soil temperature is about est” plan to lose weight. There is the keto diet in order to continue processed foods, and trans fats peratures are between 65 and 80 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Fruit Controlling Weeds in plenty of evidence to suggest that the metabolic breakdown of fat in are not on this list. These are degrees Fahrenheit. The most ap- production drops if the mulch Strawberries low carb eating is very effective the body. Thus, it’s imperative for the “bad carbs” that we need to propriate planting time is mid- to remains as the soil temperature Strawberries are one of the not only for losing weight, but for macronutrient intake to be tightly eliminate because they are toxic, late-March in southern Kansas increases. There are likely to be most popular fruits, but garden- reversing chronic diseases such as controlled. pro-inflammatory and unhealthy. and late March to mid-April in the freezing temperatures that will ers often have problems with weed obesity and diabetes. Foods allowed on the keto diet Paleo, unlike keto, is not low carb northern areas of the state. injure or kill blossoms, so keep control. Strawberries form a mat A study from the 2017 Journal of include meat, poultry, seafood, eating, it is low “bad carb” eating. Later in the season, runners the mulch between rows to con- of plants, which makes hoeing Nutrition even concluded that the eggs, green and leafy vegetables, By eliminating refined carbs and daughter plants develop. veniently recover the berries difficult. Gardeners must pull current epidemic of obesity and cheese, nuts, and healthy oils (ol- and highly processed foods, the The earlier the mother plants are when freezing temperatures are weeds by hand or use herbicides. diabetes has been caused almost ive, avocado, coconut). Foods to paleo plan also will lead to weight set, the sooner the first daughter predicted. Although there are no weed pre- entirely by excessive consump- avoid are grains, sugar, processed loss and better blood sugar control plant will be formed and take root. venters available for homeown- tion of carbohydrates. This is not foods, most fruit, starchy vegeta- without the feeling of deprivation These first daughter plants will Fertilizing Strawberries ers to use on strawberries, Poast to say that not all carbohydrates bles and trans fats. and constant calorie counting that be the largest plants at the end of Strawberries (June-Bearing): (sethoxydim), a grass-killing her- are bad. Fruits and vegetables are The keto diet is popular because usually come with traditional di- the growing season and will bear June-bearing strawberries are not bicide, can be used after weedy great sources of carbohydrates it helps people lose weight quickly, ets. The paleo plan is one of the more berries per plant the follow- fertilized in early spring as this grasses have emerged. It can be and are healthy. Jellybeans and often improves blood sugar con- more sustainable healthy eating ing spring. can make the berries soft and sprayed directly over strawber- pop, on the other hand, are also trol and has been shown to help plans available. It doesn’t restrict When planting is done later, more prone to rot. Fertilize at ries without harm but should not great sources of carbs, but would reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Other calories, track macros, or cut out the higher temperatures stress renovation and again in late Au- be applied within seven days of not be considered healthy “qual- common benefits include de- any food groups. In addition to the mother plants, resulting in gust to early September. In most harvest. You can find Poast in Hi- ity” carbs. These are the kind of creased blood pressure, improved weight loss, the paleo plan has also reduced growth, weaker mother cases, strawberries need primarily Yield Grass Killer and Monterey carbs we need to get rid of when cholesterol, decreased heart dis- been shown to help with energy, plants and delays in daughter nitrogen, so the recommendations Grass Getter. we talk about “low carb eating.” ease, decreased inflammation, sleep, fitness, decreasing inflam- Two popular low carb diets that and improved digestion. For a mation, and balancing blood have garnered most of the head- disciplined person looking for an sugar. lines recently for losing weight effective weight loss diet, this is a To summarize, both the keto and promoting health are the viable option. It is the definition of diet and paleo plan have been Calving season woes “keto” diet and the “paleo” plan. a “low carb diet.” The challenging shown to be effective for losing These two programs are typically part of this diet, however, is that weight and improving many as- calf! right place. Slide the tube down linked together because they are because of the carb restrictions pects of health. The keto diet can Unfortunately, there are times the left side of the calf’s tongue, both considered “low carb.” But and careful planning necessary be difficult to maintain, so if peo- Fenceline when calving does not go so which will make the calf swallow. as you will see, one is a diet that to maintain ketosis, it can make ple choose this option, it is advised smoothly. When heifers have a When they swallow, continue to BY: JODY strives to minimize all carbs, and compliance and sustainability to transition into a more sustain- HOLTHAUS tough delivery, sometimes they pass the tube down keep the calf’s the other is a plan that wants to difficult. able plan such as paleo once they MEADOWLARK won’t claim their calves, or worse nose below its ears. eliminate bad carbs and include The paleolithic (paleo) plan reach their desired weight. EXTENSION yet they die. I really don’t like to When the tube is down, you DISTRICT AGENT a healthy lifestyle. This is a big strives to eliminate foods that The paleo plan is less restric- feed calves with esophageal tube should be able to feel two tubes difference. were not eaten by our paleolithic tive, offers more flexibility in food feeders, unless absolutely neces- by pressing on the outside of the In order to understand any ancestors. It is based on the phi- choices, and eliminates most of sary. We all know how important calf’s neck. One is the trachea, diet or food plan, we need a basic losophy that getting away from the inflammatory foods in the nd the beat goes on! This colostrum, milk, and electrolytes the other is the tube feeder. If understanding of macronutri- the eating and activity habits of diet. Because it also includes a calving season seems to are to calf survival, so if you have you slide the tube back and forth ents and macronutrient ratios. our ancestors creates a mismatch lifestyle component, it is more of be in slow motion for us. to “tube them,” then do it cor- and can’t feel it moving, or notice Macronutrients are the three between genes and lifestyle, which a long-term option. WeA had a heifer that gave all the rectly. sprints of air at the end of the tube, basic components of every diet: contributes to the rise of chronic As always, it is important to classic symptoms of going to calve There’s a pretty neat video pro- then you have likely put it in the carbohydrates, fat and protein. health problems that we see to- first check with your healthcare soon. We locked her up tight, to duced by the Wisconsin Dairy Ex- trachea. Remove the tube and try Traditionally, with our “carb day. The idea is that if our paleo- provider before considering mak- help her make good choices, on tension team you can watch at bit. again. If placed correctly release heavy” food pyramid and stan- lithic ancestors didn’t eat it, we ing a new or drastic change to your where to drop her calf. That was ly/2HyqcxW. In a nutshell, before the liquid and let gravity take over. dard American Diet, we consume shouldn’t either. eating pattern. This is especially two weeks ago! using make sure the tube of the When empty, remove the tube in approximately 55 percent carbs, Whereas keto is a diet that fo- important for people with heart Her udder kept getting more feeder doesn’t have any rough edg- one swift motion. 30 percent fat, and 15 percent cuses on eating a specific balance disease, diabetes or high blood and more swollen, but she con- es that can cut or scratch the calf’s Be sure to carefully clean and protein. Most of these carbs are of macronutrients, paleo is a plan pressure. Your health is valuable. tinued to eat and seemed to be in esophagus. These rough spots also sanitize the feeder after use. unfortunately coming from the and doesn’t place any emphasis Make it a priority! no real stress. The only stress was can harbor bacteria. ours, having to watch and wait Make sure the calf can stand or until we couldn’t help ourselves. sit upright on its sternum. 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NATIONAL CORN YIELD CONTEST ORGANIZATION Menolds brothers earn second place Greater Sabetha Community Foundation in National Corn Yield Contest Submitted by Leslie Scoby Communications. GSCF is proud Director of the support given to the com- Submitted by Linda Lambur tion included 7,454 entries from “The achievements of these winners applied trace minerals, Prior to the monthly meeting munity by the people who donated National Corn Growers 46 states. Of the state winners, 27 winners contribute to the overall compared to 8.8 percent of all for the Greater Sabetha Commu- to make this day possible. Because Assocaition growers – three from each of nine pool of knowledge from which the entrants. nity Foundation (GSCF) Board of this day, Sabetha and the sur- The American farmer has long classes – were named national industry draws while highlighting • 40 percent of national winners of Directors, Vern Henricks, Von rounding area sees the results of been viewed, and rightfully so, winners, representing 12 states. how adaptation and innovation, applied manure, compared to 7 Lauer and Bill Simpson toured the these organizations as they uphold as the backbone of our nation’s The average yield among na- when combined with state-of-the- percent of all entrants. downtown building to discuss their missions. Planning for next economy and lead provider of the tional winners was more than 383 art technology, can help farmers The National Corn Yield Con- remodeling. It was decided that year’s Give to Grow Day will con- breadbasket for the world. bushels per acre – greater than the achieve true excellence and inspire test began in 1965 with 20 entries a contractor would be sought to tinue with a committee meeting As they strive to meet the grow- projected 2019 U.S. average of 168 their peers,” Ross said. “These from three states. At that time, obtain bids for demolishing and at noon Thursday, March 26, at ing demand for corn to satisfy in- bushels per acre. While there is no accomplishments highlight not the highest, overall yield was 218.9 remodeling. Volunteer labor will Brick Street Furniture Co. + Wine creasing world need, area growers overall contest winner, yields from only personal triumphs but also bushels per acre, while the nation- be sought out to complete this Lounge. Dean Menold and Victor Menold first, second and third place farm- the collective achievements of the al yield average was in the mid-60 project by fall. Julie Grimm and Janie Glace — brothers who farm together — ers overall production categories industry that supports them.” bushel-per-acre range. The meeting was held at Buzz have arranged a meeting with high have been honored through the topped out at 616.1953 bushels per Farmers are encouraged The winners were recognized Café with nine members and two school principal David Glynn to 2019 National Corn Yield Contest. acre. through the contest to utilize new, Feb. 28 at the 2020 Commodity guests present. The Give to Grow discuss how GSCF can be helpful The national contest – sponsored “The challenges U.S. corn efficient production techniques. Classic, the premier convention and Gala receipts and disburse- in educating students about the annually by the National Corn farmers faced in 2019 were, in Agronomic data gleaned from and trade show of the U.S. corn, ments were shared by Director world of philanthropy, and how Growers Association – recognizes many ways, a perfect storm,” said the contest reveals the following: soybean, sorghum, wheat and Leslie Scoby. GSCF supported students might take part in com- farmers from across the country NCGA President Kevin Ross, a • Average planting popula- equipment industries, held this 43 non-profits, charitable orga- munity organization planning. for their efforts and exceptional corn grower from Minden, Iowa. tion for the national winners was year in San Antonio, Texas. For a nizations that received a total of Marvin Kohlmeier reported results. “From a slew of weather-related 39,009 seeds per acre, compared complete list of winners and for $82,252 donations. Five of these that his committee is receiving D. Menold and V. Menold of Hi- issues to trade disruptions and to 33,785 for all entrants. more information about NCYC, funds received the maximum ideas now for nominations for awatha placed second in the state persistent low prices, farmers were • National winners applied visit the NCGA website at www. match of $1,000, five received Serving Sabetha Strong nominees in the C: No-Till Non-Irrigated tested in many ways, often many an average of 323.6666 pounds ncga.com. more than $800 and nine received to be presented at the Community Class with a yield of 279.8370 times, over the past year. With of nitrogen, 102.4814 pounds of The National Corn Growers more than $300 in matching dol- Celebration Gala 2021. Nomina- bushels per acre. The hybrid used determination and whole lot of phosphorus and 210.9259 pounds Association represents our near- lars provided by Morrill and Janes tions will continue until Novem- in the winning field was Beck’s grit, the American farm families of potassium per acre. ly 40,000 members, 50 affiliated Bank, Community National Bank ber. If you have an idea of a com- Hybrids 6589VT2P. The winning who grow corn persevered. Their • Average commercial nitrogen state corn grower and checkoff and United Bank and Trust. munity member who is deserving, field was located in Kansas. harvest again produced an abun- use per bushel of yield was 0.89 organizations and over 300,000 Sixteen non-profits were given please contact M. Kohlmeier. D. Menold and V. Menold were dance of corn to meet the world’s pounds for the national winners corn farmers who contribute to $800 in prize money, which was The next meeting date is Tues- one of 531 state winners nation- growing demand for food, feed and 0.87 pounds for all entrants. state checkoff programs. provided by GSCF and Rainbow day, April 14. wide. The 2019 contest participa- and fiber.” • 33 percent of the national

U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Department of Agriculture opens WHIP+ sign-up CRP Grasslands Submitted back.” members for sugar beet crop of certain crops, trees, bushes or U.S. Secretary of Agriculture In June 2019, more than $3 bil- losses in 2018 and 2019. Details vines in counties with a Presiden- sign-up is open Sonny Perdue announced addi- lion was made available through will be finalized in agreements tial Emergency Disaster Declara- tional disaster assistance avail- a disaster relief package passed by between USDA and participating tion or a Secretarial Disaster Des- Submitted Participants will receive an able to agricultural producers, Congress and signed by President sugar beet processing coopera- ignation (primary counties only) Farmers and ranchers may now annual rental payment and may including producers impacted Trump. In December 2019, Con- tives. Sugar beet producers, who for the following named natural apply to enroll grasslands in the receive up to 50 percent cost-share by drought and excess moisture, gress passed, and President Trump are members of these cooperatives disaster events: hurricanes, floods, Conservation Reserve Program for establishing approved conser- as well as sugar beet growers. signed the Further Consolidated and have experienced losses, may tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic (CRP) Grasslands sign-up. The vation practices. The duration of Through WHIP+, the U.S. De- Appropriations Act of 2020, which contact their cooperative for more activity, snowstorms, wildfires sign-up runs through May 15. the CRP contract is either 10 or partment of Agriculture (USDA) provides an additional $1.5 billion information about how this sugar and now excessive moisture, that “Through this CRP Grasslands 15 years. FSA will rank applica- is helping producers recover from for the continuation of disaster beet crop assistance will be ad- occurred in 2018 or 2019. Also, sign-up, farmers and ranchers can tions using a number of factors losses related to 2018 and 2019 assistance program delivery. ministered. losses located in a county not des- protect grasslands, rangelands including existence of expiring natural disasters. WHIP+ New Qualifying Di- WHIP+ for Quality Loss ignated by the Secretary as a pri- and pastures, while maintain- CRP land, threat of conversion or USDA’s Farm Service Agency saster Events In addition, producers have re- mary county may be eligible if the ing the land as working grazing development, existing grassland, (FSA) will open sign-up on Mon- The bill added excessive mois- ported widespread crop quality producer provides documentation lands,” said David Schemm, State predominance of native species day, March 23, for producers to ture and D3 and D4 drought as loss from eligible disaster events showing that the loss was due to a Executive Director. “The program cover and cost. apply for eligible losses of drought qualifying losses for WHIP+ as- that results in price deductions qualifying natural disaster event. emphasizes support for grazing The 2018 Farm Bill set aside two — D3 or above — and excess sistance. or penalties when marketing the For drought, counties having a operations and plant and animal million acres for CRP Grassland moisture. 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KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION GOVERNING BODY Two men charged in Brown County Commission Submitted by Melissa Gormley mission. Marvin discussed his ex- of Settlement and Release. technology director, updated the County Clerk perience in City and County Plan- Hill discussed properties that J commission on the landfill. The Vermillion man’s murder The Board of Brown County ning. Marvin spoke about what is and B Contractors has been main- landfill is now accepting debit/ Commissioners met in regular expected from the commission taining. Commissioners approved credit cards. Submitted aggravated burglary, arson and session on Monday, March 9, with if they were to move forward. the motion to allow the sale of lots Carter also updated the com- Two men were charged Thurs- interference with a law enforce- the following members present: The cost to the county would be to J and B Contractors for $10. mission on the new bid module on day, March 12, with first degree ment officer. Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, and anywhere between $40,000 and Hill spoke about properties the Brown County website. murder and associated charges They were both in custody prior Commissioners Keith Olsen and $60,000 if the commission pur- that did not sell at the tax sale. Brown County Sheriff John connected to the death of a Ver- to today’s charges. Penix is being Richard L. Lehmkuhl. Also pres- sues. He advised the commission to Merchant was present to discuss million man. held at the Washington County ent was Brown County Clerk Me- Vic Burks, Bartlett and West consider bids commencing July the courthouse security. Merchant The Kansas Bureau of Investi- Jail, and Goad is jailed in Marshall lissa Gormley. County Attorney Engineers, spoke with the com- 1, 2020, for a minimum of $10 on reiterated that all weapons are to gation (KBI), the Marshall County County. Kevin Hill and Deputy County mission concerning a compre- properties that did not sell at the be left at the gun boxes and re- Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Criminal charges are merely Clerk Dawn Boyles were present hensive plan. Burks explained last tax sale. The commissioners turned upon leaving. the State Fire Marshal investigated accusations. Individuals are pre- for a portion of the meeting. what is expected from the com- approved the motion to consider The burn ban was also dis- after the Jan. 24 death of 83-year- sumed innocent unless and until Kruse opened the meeting at mission if they moved forward. bids commencing July 1, 2020, for cussed. All persons wanting to old Donald E. McLaughlin, at his proven guilty. No further infor- 8:10 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance Burks discussed his experience in a minimum of $10 on properties burn need to call the Sheriff’s home in Vermillion. Also assist- mation will be released at this was recited by all. Pastor Alan Ely comprehensive planning. Burks that did not sell at the last tax sale. Office. ing in the investigation were the time. led the meeting with a prayer. mentioned several variables and Department Reports Also at the meeting: Osage County Sheriff’s Office, The commissioners appointed stated the minimum the county George Bruning, Noxious Weed The commissioners approved the Coffey County Sheriff’s Of- HISTORY James Ward to the Hiawatha would have to pay is $50,000. Director, gave an update on the the March 2 minutes. fice, the Jackson County Sher- On Jan. 24, at approximately Township Clerk position. Ward Monica Leighner with Family soil sample at the landfill. Brun- The board approved Road and iff’s Office, the Shawnee County 7:15 a.m., several 911 calls were will fill the unexpired term of Heritage was present to discuss ing discussed the HHW with the Bridge Permit 20-01. Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas received reporting an explo- Jordanne Shockley. supplemental insurance with the commissioners, and he has been The commissioners went into Department of Wildlife, Parks sion and fire at 301 Fifth Street The commission approved al- commission. in contact with Jackson County. a two-minute executive session, and Tourism. in Vermillion. Emergency crews lowing the Hiawatha Chamber of The City of Morrill is request- Bruning has been in the Nox- with the three commissioners and The Marshall County Attorney responded, and once the fire was Commerce to use of the court- ing relief from the county for a ious Weed Department for 25 Clerk Gormley present, to discuss filed criminal charges against extinguished, they searched the house and courthouse square for building they may be tearing years. He was recognized for his personnel matter of non-elected 18-year-old Jeremy M. Penix II of home and located the homeowner, the annual Easter Egg Hunt from down. years of service at the annual Nox- personnel with executive session Melvern, and 47-year-old Jefferson 83-year-old Donald E. McLaugh- 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11. Attorney ious Weed meeting. necessary to protect privacy inter- S. Goad of Waverly, connected to lin, deceased inside. An autopsy The board members approved Attorney Hill presented a Set- Nellie Brockhoff, Brown Coun- ests. Following the executive ses- McLaughlin’s death. Both men are was performed, and an investiga- the Sac and Fox occupational li- tlement and Release Agreement ty Register of Deeds, presented a sion, no binding action was taken. charged with first degree murder, tion into the fire and McLaugh- cense. for $32,934 by Hanover Insurance quarterly report. The next regular meeting was conspiracy, aggravated robbery, lin’s death began. Keith Marvin, Marvin Plan- Company and Custom Agri Sys- Brockhoff also discussed the held on Monday, March 16. These ning, was present to discuss a tems, Inc., for the generator. Com- work she is doing for the census. minutes were not available at The comprehensive plan with the com- missioners approved the execution Sandy Carter, information Herald’s press time.

LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT Brown County Sheriff GOVERNING BODY On Monday, March 9, a Brown Horton Police Department (PD) Nemaha County Commission County deputy was on routine assisted. patrol when he noticed a vehicle On Tuesday, March 10, based on Submitted by Husker Steel. this time. resolution as presented. matching the description of a car a routine traffic stop by a Brown Mary Kay Schultejans • He received a bid from Bob • He had information to share The board approved transfer- reported stolen out of Topeka. County deputy, Kelly Simpson, County Clerk Bergkamp Construction Compa- with the commissioners about hot ring 2019 year-end funds as fol- After running the license plate, 44, of Falls City, Neb., was ar- The Board of Nemaha County ny to redo roads in Nemaha Coun- spot detection from the National lows: $3,400 from the Diversion it was verified as the stolen ve- rested on charges of possession Commissioners met in regular ty. This company bid $408,115 to Weather Service. Russel provided Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund; hicle. A traffic stop was initiated, of methamphetamines, possession session on Monday, March 9, in do a three-mile stretch on Church copies of this information to the $93,000 from the Law Enforce- and Amanda Molt, 44, of Topeka of marijuana, possession of drug the Commissioner’s Room of the Road (200th Road), $591,230 to do commissioners. ment Fund to the Capital Outlay was arrested on charges of felony paraphernalia, traffic contraband Nemaha County Courthouse. a four and a half mile stretch on Sheriff Rich Vernon advised the Fund; $900,000 from the Road and possession of stolen property, no into a correctional facility, expired The meeting was called to order 176th Road, $963,470 to do a sev- board of the following: Bridge Fund to the Special Ma- proof insurance and operating registration and no proof of insur- by Chairman Tim Burdiek leading en-mile stretch on 56th Road, and • K-9 handler Darron Wessel chinery Fund; $50,000 from the a vehicle without valid license. ance. Sac and Fox PD assisted. the flag salute. Present also were $51,404 to do soil testing along started training today with the Noxious Weed Fund to the Capital Commissioners Dennis Henry all of these stretches of road. The new dog that was recently pur- Outlay Fund; $30,000 from the and Gary Scoby, Road and Bridge/ commissioners made no decision chased. Election Fund to the Capital Out- Solid Waste Supervisor Dennis regarding this bid at this time. • Dispatcher Cheyenne Wil- lay Fund; and $58,034.37 from the Ronnebaum and Office Assistant • He received a bid from Hall helm was moved from relief em- Transportation for Aging Fund to LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT Kristina Talkington, and County Brothers to put a three-inch over- ployment to full-time employ- the Capital Outlay Fund. Clerk Mary Kay Schultejans re- lay on a five and a half mile stretch ment with the county, effective With no further county busi- Nemaha County Sheriff cording the minutes. of 52nd Road, west of Corning, in March 1. ness coming before the board, Comprehensive Plan the amount of $842,209.20. Com- Also at the meeting: Chairman Burdiek adjourned the JAIL BOOKING/RELEASE Lacey Watkins, 35, of Wetmore Victor Burks from Bartlett and missioners made no decision re- The board reviewed and ap- meeting at 1:30 p.m. Justina Bishop, 32, of Sabetha was southbound on X Road when West garding this bid at this time. proved the minutes from the The next regularly scheduled was arrested on March 4 by the she swerved to miss an animal and Representatives from three • He received a bid from Foley March 2 meeting as presented. meeting was held on Monday, Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office went into the ditch, causing her companies — Victor Burks from Industries for the purchase of a The commissioners approved March 16. These minutes were (NMSO) on a Nemaha County vehicle to roll. Watkins was driv- Bartlett and West, Gary Mitchell 2019 motor grader in the amount Resolution 2020-02, authorizing not available at The Herald’s press warrant for failure to appear. She ing a 2013 Nissan Altima. Dam- with Kendig Keast Collaborative, of $226,603 with trade in of the 2019 year-end county fund trans- time. was released on the same day on age was estimated at more than and Keith Marvin with Marvin county’s 2001 motor grader. Fol- fers. Commissioners signed the a $750 own recognizance bond. $1,000. Planning — came before the lowing discussion, the board ap- Court is set for April 21 at 10 a.m. At 8:11 p.m. Saturday, March board to speak to the commission- proved the purchase of the 2019 Luis Medina-Montiel, 27, of 7, Andrew Beck, 24, of Fairview ers about the process of preparing motor grader. First published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Topeka was arrested on March 5 was northbound on I Road, 274 a comprehensive plan for Nemaha Emergency Preparedness Di- by the Seneca Police Department feet south of 56th Road, when he County, and to offer his services in rector Russel Lierz advised the LEGAL NOTICE (PD) on charges of driving with- swerved to miss a deer — causing helping to prepare the plan. board of the following: out a valid driver’s license. He was his vehicle to go into the ditch and County Attorney Brad Lippert • The tornado siren test last released on the same day on a $175 hit a tree. Beck was driving a 2015 came before the board. Commis- week went well. Lierz stated that cash bond. Court is set for April Ford F150. Damage was estimated sioners spoke briefly to Lippert Haug Communications is look- 15 at 5 p.m. at more than $1,000. about what they learned after ing into issues with the siren in Eric Hestermann, 32, of Hum- At 3:29 a.m. Monday, March 9, speaking to three different com- St. Benedict. boldt, Neb., was arrested on Shelli Wimberly, 51, of Vermil- prehensive planning companies. • There have been several grass March 10 by the Seneca PD on lion was traveling eastbound on Department Reports fires in the county that have got- charges of driving while canceled. Kansas Highway 9, 1/2 mile east Ronnebaum advised the board ten out of control over the past He was released on the same day of B Road, when she struck a deer. of the following: few days. on a $225 bond. Court is set for Wimberly was driving a 2015 Ford • He received a bid from Husker • There was a house fire last April 15 at 5 p.m. Explorer. Damage was estimated Steel to replace Bridge FJ-1 just week in Centralia that was a total CRASH REPORTS at more than $1,000. south of Seneca in the amount of loss. Lierz stated that the family At 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, $181,760. Following discussion, that lived in the house is receiving the board approved the bid from assistance from the Red Cross at

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bridge maintenance near Hiawatha begins Submitted 12, weather permitting. 11 feet in width. ing signs when approaching and A bridge maintenance project Work will occur during day- Reece Construction Co. of driving through a highway work on U.S. Highway 36, 1/2 mile west light hours and is expected to be Salina is the contractor on the zone. To stay aware of all road of the U.S. Highway 73 and U.S. completed in mid-July. Traffic will $252,000 project. construction projects across Kan- 11-2t Highway 36 junction over Linden be controlled using speed limit The Kansas Department of sas, go to www.kandrive.org or call Road in Brown County, was ex- signs, traffic cones and traffic Transportation urges all motor- 5-1-1. Drive safely and always wear pected to begin Thursday, March lights. Lanes will be reduced to ists to be alert and obey the warn- your seat belt. Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 LEGAL NOTICE First published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 NOTICE OF NUISANCE THE CITY OF SABETHA, KANSAS, TO: PUBLIC NOTICE THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRA- RESOLUTION NO. 2020-02 TORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS, SUCCESSORS, AND WHEREAS, the city of Sabetha, Kansas, may pursuant to K.S.A. 12-17, 114 et ASSIGNS OF ROBERTA WILSON; ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS seq. adopt a plan to assist in the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelop- WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN SUBJECT REAL ESTATE. ment of any commercial property within the City of Sabetha which meets YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a complaint has been received the conditions provided in said law; and by the Sabetha City Public Officer that the property located at 328 WHEREAS, the City of Sabetha seeks to exercise the authority provided in N. 9th St., Sabetha, Kansas, more fully described as Lots 2 and 3, K.S.A. 2-17,114 et seq, in order to rehabilitate, conserve or redevelop certain in Block 14, City of Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas, is in viola- designated areas in the City. tion of Sabetha City code provisions Section 4-601 et. seq. and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Section 8-501 et. seq. Those code provisions prohibit maintaining Sabetha, Kansas in accordance with K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq, the following a structure within the city limits of the City of Sabetha, Kansas, notice is hereby given. which is blighted, dilapidated, unfit or unsafe for human habitation, The Sabetha City Commission, Brown County Kansas, Nemaha County Kan- and which detracts from the property values of the neighborhood. sas and USD 113 will consider the adoption of a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq, at a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on The allegations in regard to your property are as follows: That the Monday, March 23, 2020, in the City Commission Chambers, Sabetha, Kansas. structure located on the premises has external damage allowing The proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and a description of the water to penetrate and damage the structure; that the roof over- boundaries of the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Area are available hang allows access to birds and vermin; and, that the basement for inspection during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office of the has waste buildup from an inoperable sewer. There are also in- City Clerk, City of Sabetha, Kansas. numerable items of trash located on the premises. None of the We have a BOATLOAD At the conclusion of the hearing, the Sabetha City Commission, Brown County defects have been repaired or removed and the structure either Kansas, Nemaha County Kansas and USD 113 will consider findings neces- needs to be repaired or demolished. Furthermore, allowing the sary for the adoption of the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and structure to remain in the current condition constitutes a hazard of Subscription Options! the establishment of the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Area, all as to health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and a blight on provided for in K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq. neighboring property values. BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause a copy of this reso- Print (yearly) lution to be delivered to the other taxing entities within Brown and Nemaha Be advised that you have 30 days from the date of this notice to Counties, Kansas. remedy the violations. If you have not made adequate progress Digital (daily, monthly or yearly) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall cause this resolution to towards repair and/or demolition of the property by that date, be published in the official city newspaper at least once each week for two the City may proceed to repair and/or demolish the property and Print + Digital (yearly) consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. assess the costs against your property as a lien to be included ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE City Commission this 9th day of March, as property taxes. You may request a formal hearing before the 2020. governing body of the City of Sabetha during this 30-day time Call 785-284-3300 Douglas Clarks, Mayor limit if you disagree with this notice. Attest: Steve Compo, City Clerk Sabetha City Public Officer for more information. 11-2t 12-1t 8A March 18, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com local&area

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SCHOOLS BLOOD DONATION While many schools in Kansas were already closed this week for Community Blood Center (CBC) and American Red Cross (ARC) Progression of COVID-19 in Kansas Spring Break, some were just coming back from Spring Break and are strongly urging all healthy blood and platelet donors who are (Total Current Cases as reported by KDHE) others were not set to take their break for another week. On Sunday, feeling well to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply March 15, Governor Laura Kelly announced a recommendation to and prevent shortages — as concerns about the outbreak of the novel March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 close all public schools for the upcoming week to allow administrators coronavirus, or COVID-19, rise in the United States. Positive 8 8 11 15 and teachers to develop a strategic plan moving forward. Seventy-five percent of blood donations in our region come from (1 death) (1 death) (1 death) All USD 113 Schools already were on Spring Break this week, but blood drives that are hosted by schools, organizations and businesses. additionally all school activities and gatherings have been canceled Blood is a critical component of emergency preparedness because Negative 135 166 234 382 through Sunday, March 22. Area schools in Seneca, Hiawatha and blood is perishable, and the supply must be constantly replenished. Positive Case Information Holton also have been canceled — including activities and gather- The blood that’s on the shelf today is the blood that will save lives in ings — through March 22. an emergency. Johnson Co. 5 5 8 10 As of Tuesday, Superintendent Todd Evans said he is awaiting direc- CBC and ARC both say donating blood is safe. Staff are trained in Wyandotte Co. 1 1 1 3 tion from the Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas universal precautions to help prevent the risk of spreading infectious Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with local agents. Butler Co. 1 1 1 1 health officials. People are not eligible to donate if they are experiencing a cold, Franklin Co. 1 1 1 1 He is awaiting this guidance, because recently approved guidelines sore throat, respiratory infection or flu-like symptoms. Donors are from KDHE state different make-up requirements — dependent upon encouraged to refrain from donating or attending a blood drive if they whether the school district is forced to close by KDHE, or a school have traveled to areas with COVID-19 outbreaks, as defined by the district decides independently to close. If the district decides inde- Center for Disease Control (CDC), or come into contact with anyone MAJOR SPORTS CANCELLATIONS pendently to close, the district’s schools would be required to make who has a confirmed case of COVID-19. KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament up all lost time by June 30, 2020. Upcoming ARC blood donation opportunities: The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Later this week, Evans said he hopes to have more guidance from • Thursday, March 19, Noon to 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 508 State Basketball Tournament was canceled after the conclusion of the those entities. The USD 113 Board of Education will be holding a N. Kansas, Frankfort quarterfinal round on Thursday, March 12. special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19. • Monday, March 23, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Blue Valley Community “Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best deci- Numerous post-secondary institutions across the country also Building, 1557 Pony Express Highway, Home sion for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel are making adjustments — many closing their in-person classes and • Tuesday, March 24, Noon to 6 p.m., Centralia School, 507 John the remainder of this championship tournament,” said Jeremy Holaday switching to online formatting to finish out the spring semester. This Riggins Avenue, Centralia with KSHSAA. “The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams includes many area universities. • Tuesday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Community Col- and players that have worked to achieve their goals.” lege, 313 Nemaha Street, Highland NCAA March Madness Tournament • Wednesday, April 15, Noon to 6 p.m., Community Center, 416 The NCAA announced Thursday afternoon, March 12, that all 2020 Main Street, Bern winter and spring championships were canceled due to concern over TRAVEL BAN To make an appointment to donate blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org the novel coronavirus. On March 11, President Donald Trump determined that the po- or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). “Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors tential for widespread transmission of the coronavirus by infected Upcoming CBC blood donation opportunities: canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tourna- individuals seeking to enter the United States threatens the security • Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sabetha City Hall Gym ments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA champion- of the homeland. President Trump issued Proclamations 9984, 9992, Making an appointment is recommended, as it will save the donor’s ships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health and 9993, which suspend entry to nearly all foreign nationals who time upon arrival. 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COLLEGIATE CONNECTION McAfee completes basketball career with Ichabods ERIN HERRMANN SHS Lady Jays. “I’ve never seen anyone play Alexis McAfee, a local resident harder than Alexis, and the re- of Sabetha and a senior at Wash- ally unique thing is that it didn’t burn University, has completed matter if it was a state champion- her collegiate basketball career ship game or a practice or just an after one year with the Wayne individual workout, she always State Wildcats and three with the gave everything she had in every Washburn Ichabods. situation,” Bauman said. “She also At a young age, Alexis got her had a knack for making a big play first taste of the court when she when we needed it. Maybe it was attended local basketball camps. hitting a deep three-pointer — “I started going to local camps some really deep — or getting a for basketball, such as Biddy Ball steal or a big rebound, we could and T’s Skills and Drills, when I always count on her to make a play was very young,” Alexis said. “I for us.” started playing on the Sabetha Sil- “Alexis had a strong work eth- ver Stars team in second grade, ic, she worked year round on her and later played with the Topeka game,” Coach McAfee said. “As Hoopsters in seventh grade.” a four-year letterman, she played Her former high school head all out, all of the time, and played basketball coach, Alex McAfee — the game the right way. She was also her father — has been a big the ultimate team player doing influence on her basketball career. whatever it took to help her team “I remember going to my dad’s win... whether that was scoring, basketball practices after school in rebounding, passing or defense.” early elementary school,” Alexis After graduating high school, said. “My dad has always been Alexis moved her focus to college, there to rebound for me, push searching for a women’s basket- me to expand my game, and talk ball program to join. Unlike most through any frustrations I might people, Alexis knew her college have.” plans at a young age. Including her father, Alexis’s “It was always my dream to play family members have supported in college from a very young age. her and encouraged her to play There was never a time when I her best. considered not playing, because “Him [my father], along with basketball has always been a part the rest of my family, inspires me of my life,” Alexis said. to play my hardest. All I want to Before becoming an Ichabod, do is make them proud every time Alexis attended and played at I step on the court,” Alexis said. Wayne State University, Neb., her During Alexis’s high school ca- freshman year. While at Wayne reer, she lettered not only in bas- State, she appeared in 16 games, ketball, but also in volleyball and averaging 0.7 point and 3.3 min- track and field. As a freshman, utes played per game. Following she averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 her freshman year, Alexis decided rebounds per game. to change programs. As a sophomore, Alexis aver- “I started out my college basket- aged 14.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 ball career at Wayne State Univer- assists and 3.3 steals per game. She sity. I found out that first year that received All-Class 3A First Team I did not fit into the program and honors from the Wichita Eagle, coaching staff there, so I decided as well as Second Team All-State to go somewhere that was closer honors from the Kansas Basket- to home and went to Washburn,” ball Coaches Association (KBCA) Alexis said. and Topeka Capital Journal. Alexis McAfee flies by Kansas State opponents during a collegiate basketball game. During her sophomore year at During her junior year, Alexis Submitted | WU Athletic Communications Washburn, Alexis started all 30 averaged 13.3 points, 5.9 re- games for the Ichabods and av- bounds, 5.4 assists and 3.8 steals Team All-State by KBCA, The lection. three in Sabetha basketball his- points scores, and fourth in total eraged 32.5 minutes played per per game. She received Second Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capi- Alexis helped lead her Bluejay tory. She also tallied a total of 543 rebounds. game. She averaged 12 points per Team All-State from KBCA, The tal Journal; Highland Community teams to three state tournaments, rebounds, 441 assists, 301 steals “Alexis was a true point guard game, and tallied a total of 360 Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital College (HCC) Northeast Kan- earning a fourth place finish her and 150 three-point makes. who could handle the ball, deliver points, 46 steals, 171 rebounds Journal. sas All-Star game MVP; WIBW junior year and a runner-up finish According to Nathan Bauman a great pass, and also score it from and 64 assists on the year — ac- In her senior season, she aver- 3A All-State Tournament Team; her senior year. With Alexis’s help, – current Sabetha High School the outside or drive it to the bas- cording to https://wusports.com. aged 13.1 points per game while All-Big 7 League First Team; and her teams combined to go 78-30 (SHS) girl’s head basketball coach ket,” Bauman said. “In addition to Alexis also ranked in the Mid- helping her team to second place KBCA All-Star Game player. Ac- over her four-year career. and assistant coach when Alexis that, however, she was also a great America Intercollegiate Athlet- in the Class 3A State Tournament. cording to Coach McAfee, she also As stated by her high school played, Alexis ended her high rebounder, especially for a guard.” ics Association (MIAA) Top 20, According to https://wusports.com, received All-Class Third Team coaches, Alexis scored 1,290 school career as the number one Bauman and Coach McAfee ex- placing 18th in scoring, 18th in re- Alexis’s postseason honors that from KBCA, as well as Northeast points in her high school career stat leader in assists and three- press their appreciation for Alexis season included Class 3A First Kansas (NEK) All-Star Game se- overall — placing her at number point makes. She was third in total and her work while playing for the MCAFEE.2B

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MCAFEE: Alexis McAfee plans to coach after graduation NEMAHA CENTRAL MCAFEE.1B Additionally, Alexis received All-MIAA Honorable Mention in Nemaha Central to add bounding, 13th in three-pointers 2018-19, MIAA Scholar Athlete in per game and 13th in steals. 2019 and MIAA Academic Honor Junior year, she again started all Roll in 2018 and 2019. high school wrestling 30 games and scored 277 points “Alexis, over the last three sea- total, averaging 9.2 per game. sons, has worked her way into an proved allowing the school to use Alexis registered career-highs in All-Conference player. She is one HERALD REPORT the Nemaha County Community assists with 89 overall, assists per of the hardest workers that I have Building at no cost for practices. game with 3, blocks with 13 and coached in my 20 years as head Wrestling for the Nemaha Cen- Kohlman told the board that a steals with 59. She also placed in coach of the women’s basketball tral Thunder High School has long-term location for the wres- the MIAA Top 20 for a second program,” said Ron McHenry, been approved by the USD 115 tling program would be added to year, placing third in steals with head women’s basketball coach Board of Education for the 2020- other facility needs on the dis- 59, third in steals per game with at Washburn University. 21 school year. This was approved trict’s strategic plan. 2, seventh in assist/turnover ratio Alexis, currently number 15 unanimously at the Monday, Nemaha Central Athletic Di- with 1.3, 10th in assists overall, on her Ichabod team, plays the March 9, board meeting follow- rector Warren Seitz said there 10th in assists per game and 18th guard position and continues to ing months of discussion. were 24 boys and three girls in in minutes played. work hard. USD 115 Superintendent Dar- attendance of the first meeting for “She is one of our best defenders rell Kohlman estimated a first- interested students and coaches. and a great rebounder from the year expense of nearly $17,000, Seitz will serve as the team’s head guard position,” McHenry said. including uniforms, equipment wrestling coach, while Mark May- “She is always in the action of the and coaches. The board learned berry will serve as the assistant game.” during the meeting that the coach. During this past summer, she Nemaha County Commission ap- was chosen to travel to Brazil to play on the 2019 USA Division II Women’s Basketball Team. Ac- cording to Alexis, she went 4-0 against other professional Brazil- ian teams. On Wednesday, March 4, Alexis and her team played against Mis- Alexis McAfee shoots for the hoop during a collegiate basketball souri Southern State University game. Submitted | WU Athletic Communications at the 2020 MIAA Conference Tournament. The Ichabods beat Missouri Southern, 66-52, to against Central Missouri, 61-65. “After I graduate, I plan on advance in the tournament. On Alexis is majoring in Kinesiol- looking for a coaching job to Thursday, March 5, the Ichabods ogy, the study of human or non- coach basketball at the college Alexis McAfee makes a mad played against the No. 1 ranked human body movement. After level,” Alexis said. “I will always dash across the court during team in the region, the University graduation, she plans to continue find a way to stay on the court a collegiate basketball game. of Central Missouri. To end her participating in basketball by go- after my NCAA eligibility is up, Submitted | WU Athletic season, Alexis’ team was defeated ing into coaching at the collegiate though. I am a big fan of pick-up Communications in the single-elimination round level. games!”

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GOVERNING BODY Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education ERIN HERRMANN Bonds: Evans informed the needed to choose a date, a time any major emergencies that might The Prairie Hills USD No. board that he received an email and which buildings to tour. The appear, and to fund for future im- 113 Board of Education (BOE) from Sara Barnes, with the school board decided that all members provement projects. met at 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, finance department at the Kansas present will tour Axtell, SES and “The only reason to even con- at the district office in Sabetha. State Department of Education, Wetmore, starting at 8 a.m. Fri- sider going to seven mills is just Board members present were informing him that the district’s day, March 13. The members will in case something really went Ed Reznicek, Kathy Lippert, anticipated State aid for the bonds start at Axtell, then Sabetha and wrong – right now, we aren’t even Kent Saylor, Jim Scoby and Ann from former USD 441 will de- lastly at Wetmore. A motion was at six, so we’re trying to be very Shaughnessy. Not present were crease, based on their estimates, made and all members approved. prudent,” Saylor said. Leslie Scoby and Jeff DeMint. from 23 percent to 19 percent. Architect Interviews Lippert made a motion to ap- The board adopted the agenda SHS Wrestling Room: Evans In order to start district im- prove the adoption of Capital as amended. advised the board that conversa- provements, the board needs to Outlay Resolution (20-4-3-11), to The board approved the con- tions have continued regarding a hire an architect. Board members raise the capital outlay to seven sent agenda as amended, includ- privately funded wrestling room discussed parameters for the pre- mills for six years. The motion was ing the following: minutes from outside SHS. Evans was contacted sentations the architects need to approved 4-1, with Scoby opposed. the Feb. 10 meeting; March bills by a contractor who called him make for their interviews. The Summer School Maintenance for the amount of $264,607.80; about details on the project. Evans main parameter was a limita- Board members discussed February payroll for the amount reminded the board that they are tion on the project expenditure hiring an additional full-time Jesse Shafer, right, son of Steve and Julie Shafer of Morrill, is of $724,811.09; acceptance of an in control and have the final say in amount – to avoid overspending. temporary position to help with presented with the 2020 Wenger Machine Tech Scholarship anonymous donation of $1,350 to project plans, even if they receive Evans advised the board that he maintenance and other projects by Brad Wenger, Co-CEO and President of Engineering and help with Sabetha High School gifts or proposals. Details of the will create a presentation guide- at the district for 12 weeks during Manufacturing. Wenger encourages students to pursue a lunch balances; resignations of project have not been disclosed line for the interviewees. Inter- the summer. The board approved career in machining by providing tuition, tools and books Jessica Atwood as a 43 percent at this time. viewees are HTK Architects, Civ- hiring six people for summertime – worth approximately $10,000 — at Washburn Technical teacher at Wetmore Academic COVID-19: Evans provided in- ium Architecture and Planning, help. College. Upon completion of studies, the graduate will be Center – effective at the end of formation regarding COVID-19 and Robert Hansen of Hansen Also at the meeting: offered a position at Wenger. Submitted | Faye Steele 2019-20, Gary Hartley as SHS and guidelines for schools to help Design/Architects. Evans informed the board that evening custodian – effective prevent the illness from spreading The board also discussed a job descriptions for the Superin- June 1, 2020, and Shannon Gar- further. He shared information time and day when the interviews tendent and Director of Student rett as Sabetha Elementary School for Kansas districts dealing with will take place. Board members Learning have been updated. Jesse Shafer receives teacher – effective at the end of potential identified cases, and approved the motion to hold a Board members went into a 2019-20; contracts with Kortney the possibility of school districts special BOE meeting at 6 p.m. 10-minute executive session for Stallbaumer as SES teacher, Jobi allowing students to leave but Tuesday, March 31, to interview the purpose of discussing confi- Wenger Machine Tech Wertenberger as SES teacher, staying open and keeping teach- architects. dential student information under Loduska Drew as SES teacher, ers present to continue provid- Transportation Policy the KOMA exception to discuss Alex McAfee as Sabetha Middle ing instruction electronically for Board members reviewed and matters relating to actions ad- Scholarship School assistant track coach and kids at home. Evans said all the discussed the current Transporta- versely or favorably affecting a Ilene Huffman as SHS/WAC Sum- district buildings recently have tion policy for Prairie Hills USD student. Present for the executive mer School; and no Sabetha Kin- heightened their efforts to disin- No. 113 facilities. Discussion in- session were the board members, dergarten on April 17, 2020; and fect high-touch surfaces. cluded the possibility of extend- Evans, Gatz and Glynn. No action personal day requests for Linda Stop Trafficking: Evans spoke ing the school bus route distance was taken following the executive White and Christine Krebs. briefly about the Stop Traffick- outside the district, distance and session. 4-H CLUB Mark Schurter of Sabetha came ing program that was presented time restrictions for transport- The board went into a 10-min- before the board to express his to parents and middle and high ing students from another district, ute executive session for the pur- concern about the board’s plans to school students in the district. He the possibility of charging extra pose of discussing non-elected Fairview Willing Workers increase the mill levy, which will said child trafficking is happen- for transporting students out- personnel under the KOMA ex- Submitted by Aden Grathwohl The club voted to sponsor the increase Schurter’s property taxes. ing in Kansas and everyone needs side the district boundaries and ception for non-elected personnel. Club Reporter rocketry award for the fair. He hopes the board will consider to be aware and cautious of the whether the district will gain new Present for the executive session The Fairview Willing Workers There were three programs the concern of the taxpayers who situation. students if the bus route distance were the board members, Evans, met for their February meeting on presented this month. Malachi are paying taxes, and hopes the Parents As Teachers is increased, or if another route Tynon and Gatz. The executive Sunday, March 8. They met at the demonstrated how to make a pipe board will consider “amending Brandy Edelman and Traci is added. No action was taken at session was closed, then reopened Community Building in Fairview. cleaner butterfly. Jenna played a their budget in a way that would Hinton, representatives for Par- this time. for an additional five minutes. There were 17 members and 11 song on the piano. Jackson dem- fit into the current allocation a ents As Teachers (PAT), came Capital Outlay Resolution (20- Present were the board members, parents in attendance. onstrated how to make monster little easier.” before the board to advise the 4-3-11) Evans, Tynon and Gatz. No action The meeting was called to order cookie energy balls. They all did Lippert extended her appre- members about the PAT program. The board discussed the pos- was taken following the executive by president Walker Lowdermilk. a great job! ciation, on behalf of the board, They said the Northeast Kansas sibility of adopting a resolution to sessions. Roll call was done by secretary After the meeting was ad- to the anonymous donation for program received the Blue Ribbon increase the capital outlay to seven The next regularly scheduled Avery Baumgartner. Roll call was journed, the members enjoyed a SHS lunch balances. Affiliate Award this past fall for mills for six years, compared to meeting will be held at 6 p.m. answered by telling what you are refreshments by our hosts. Lippert reported on the legis- reaching benchmarks and doing the resolution of six mills for five Monday, April 13, at Axtell Pub- doing for spring break. Our next monthly meeting will lation regarding bills currently best practice for early education. years that was passed at the Sept. lic School. During the meeting, members be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 5, being watched. She spoke about They also presented a PAT pro- 9, 2019, meeting. March 13, 2020 discussed the upcoming annual at the Fairview Park. a House resolution and Senate posal for fiscal year 2021, which During the March meeting, the The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Easter Egg Hunt. The club will There will be three programs resolution honoring the 30th an- requests 4.5 units at $21,750 in lo- board had a thorough discussion Board of Education (BOE) met at hold the event on April 10 at the next month. Programs will be by niversary of the Parents As Teach- cal funds. These numbers are not regarding the resolution. Board 8 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Axtell Fairview Park. We will stuff eggs Joey, Avery and Aden Geisend- ers program on March 4. finalized as they are waiting for members also discussed the idea for a special meeting to tour the at next meeting. Each family is to orf. Hosts for the night will be the Scoby extended his condo- the Keystone Learning Services of raising the capital outlay to district facilities. Board members bring two dozen cookies to the Miller and Geisendorf families. lences, on behalf of the board, to board to approve their budget. Ev- eight mills. J. Scoby does not ap- present were Kathy Lippert, Kent event. Rick Schnaker for the loss of his ans made the suggestion to wait prove of raising the mill rate. He Saylor and Ann Shaughnessy. mother. for the finalized proposal before said he does not think it is nec- Absent were members Jim Sco- The board received written re- the board votes on it. No action essary and believes Prairie Hills by, Leslie Scoby and Jeff DeMint. ports from building administra- was taken at this time. should stay with its current mill Others present were Superinten- SCHOOL ORGANIZATION tors David Glynn, Sara Toedman, Wetmore Staff levy. dent Todd Evans, Board Clerk Deb Matt Garber, Rick Schnacker and Wetmore plans to increase their “We are talking about creating Damman and Axtell Principal Ja- Jayson Tynon, as well as Director efficiency by finding ways to do more of a burden on the entire son Tynon. United 4 Youth Countywide of Student Learning Jennifer Gatz. more combining of classes. To district for higher taxes. You’re Tynon provided a tour of the Submitted by the SADD sponsors are staying Superintendent’s Report keep up with supervisory help, talking about raising from 4.3 to Axtell facilities. United 4 Youth Countywide engaged with the youth and ideas Superintendent Evans report- Wetmore plans to hire an addi- 7 mills,” J. Scoby said. At 9 a.m., the board members The United 4 Youth County- to improve on. Holthaus also said ed on year-to-date expenses and tional Instructional Support Staff “I fully agree that we need to adjourned the meeting. wide board met at 6:30 p.m. they handed out 250 bottles of wa- other topics as follows: (ISS) member for less than half- make some improvements in in- At 9:45 a.m. at Sabetha Elemen- Tuesday, March 3, at the United ter at Nemaha Central, with stick- Expense Comparison: The ex- time employment. Board mem- frastructure to keep it viable for tary School, the board reconvened 4 Youth Board Office in Seneca. ers warning against buying for un- pense comparison from July 1, bers approved the motion to hire another 10, 15, 20, 30 years – no the meeting. Sabetha Elementary Members present were Heather derage drinking. Holthaus plans 2019, through March 7, 2020, additional part-time ISS staff at question about that. But, I think Principal Sara Toedman provided Stewart, Krista Stallbaumer, Bri- on handing out more bottles at compared with the same time Wetmore, not to exceed half-time we need to live within the means a tour of the facilities. anna Gruber, Ashley Snyder, Jor- other sporting events in Nemaha frame last year, showed the dis- employment. that we’ve got,” J. Scoby said. “We At 10:45 a.m., the board mem- dan Hasenkamp, Jill Mady, Scott County. She also discussed order- trict has spent $124,283.55 more in Board members also approved have the ability to raise the mill bers adjourned the meeting. Anson, Brad Lippert, Jason Dra- ing more merchandise to disperse the general, supplemental general, the motion to reduce the Wetmore levy from 4.3 to six right now – we At 11:14 a.m., the board recon- hota and Sarah Kramer. Executive through the county. 4-year-old at-risk, K-12 at-risk, teaching staff by 0.43 Full Time can do that. That’s 1.7 mills times vened the meeting at Wetmore Director Celene Holthaus also was Holthaus discussed hanging food services, professional de- Equivalency (FTE) of a teacher roughly 120,000 – you’re looking Academic Center. Joe Claycamp present. up “Talk They Hear You” flyers velopment and vocational funds. for FY21. at raising an additional $200,000 provided a tour of the Wetmore The board approved the Janu- in each town, and several board During the same time frame, the Facilities Tour per year... I don’t like the idea of facilities. ary meeting minutes. members volunteered to disperse district has spent $385,243.37 less Board members discussed tour- raising taxes and putting a bigger The special meeting was ad- Stewart gave the treasurer’s them. from the capital outlay fund, and ing the district campuses during burden on everybody.” journed at 11:47 a.m. report. She said that the board The Netawaka Escape Night $11,685.09 less from the special school hours to make plans for Saylor said the mill increase received a check from Sabetha’s had 57 middle school students in education fund. facility improvements. The board was presented in order to cover Community National Bank debit attendance. The board discussed card promotion. ways to make it advertised in the Holthaus gave the grant co- future. ordinator’s report. She said she The board discussed new work purchased promotional United 4 groups that are forming in regards Youth cups. to drinking and driving in the Holthaus also gave the direc- community. tor’s report. She reported on how

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WEEKLY RECIPE H Loaded Cauliflower E C R O SS SS WW OO RR DD SS Potatoes A from the kitchen of Heather Stewart L D 1 - 14 ounce bag of frozen cauliflower 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup bacon (6-8 slices) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup chives

Preheat over to 375 degrees. Cook frozen cauliflower on stove or in microwave. Once cauliflower is cooked, put in a food chopper to make cauliflower very fine.

INSTRUCTIONS Cook bacon thoroughly and crumble. In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix cauliflower, sour cream, 1/2 cup bacon and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Take dish out of oven and put remaining cheese and bacon on top. Cook for an additional CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN five minutes or until cheese is 1. As soon as possible 1. A continuous portion of melted. Garnish with chives. 5. Gateway (Arabic) a circle 8. Doctors’ group 2. Genus of seabirds 11. Madder genus of plants 3. Infant’s dining 13. A team’s best pitcher accessory 14. Ancient Greek sophist 4. Native Americans from 15. Go up Arizona 16. Neither 5. Popular fruit 17. Bolivian river 6. Poisonous plant 18. Manila hemp 7. Scolded 20. Comedienne Gasteyer 8. Assists Sudoku 21. British School 9. Hand (Spanish) 22. Human reproductive 10. Amazon product Fun By The Numbers organs identifying system (abbr.) 25. Surrenders 12. Basics Here’s How It Works: Sudoku 30. Dog with long, silky 14. Cain and __ puzzles are formatted as a coat and drooping ears 19. Malaria 9x9 grid broken down into nine 31. Sun up in New York 23. Indicates particular 32. Lead alloy shape 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, 33. Eastern Asian plant 24. Respiratory disease the numbers 1 through 9 must 38. Rapid deployment force 25. Central Standard Time (abbr.) 26. Imitate fill each row, column and box. 41. Japanese warrior 27. Golf score Each number can appear only 43. Festivity 28. A place to lay your head once in each row, column and 45. Interruptions 29. Three cards of the 47. Nonsense (slang) same suit box. You can figure out the 49. Data mining 34. Not in order in which the number will methodology (abbr.) 35. Human gene 50. Calvary sword 36. Ancient Chinese appear by using the numeric 55. French river philosophic concept clues already provided in the 56. Global business 37. French river boxes. The more numbers conference (abbr.) 39. Thinks up 57. Afflicted 40. Type of geological you name, the easier it gets to 59. Con man’s game deposit solve the puzzle. 60. No (Scottish) 41. Helps little firms 61. Jewish spiritual leader 42. Area units 62. Fish 44. A device to remove 63. Camera term (abbr.) 45. Secret political clique 64. Impudence 46. Polite interruption sound ADHESIVE 47. Foundation ANTIQUING 48. Clare Boothe __, APPLIQUE American writer ARTIST 51. Swiss river BEADS 52. Prejudice 53. Actor Idris BRUSHES 54. Resistance fighters CANVAS 58. Speak disrespectfully CLAY of DETAIL EMBOSS FASHION GRID INK INSPIRATION JEWELRY MATERIALS MEDIA NEEDLES PAINT PAPER PATTERN PHOTOGRAPHY RULER SEWING