THE HOLTON Inside SALUTE Sub-state HOYT, KANSAS Hometown of basketball Jon & Sharon continues Flint Holton Recorder subscribers this week! for 11 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 151 years See pages 6, 7 & 15. Volume 151, Issue 18 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 16 Pages $1.00 HES expands kindergarten enrollment By Ali Holcomb student or take the pre-enroll- Holton Elementary School ment packet home with them is expanding enrollment activi- to complete. A pre-enrollment ties for students entering kin- packet will also be available for dergarten in the fall, it has been download on www.holtonks. reported. net. The school is hosting a new Conger said that all packets Kindergarten Parent Night from must be completed and turned in 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, to Holton Elementary School by March 8, for parents who will April 20. A copy of the child’s have an incoming kindergar- birth certificate, immunization tener in the fall of 2018, accord- records and a current health ing to Suzie Conger of Holton assessment are required by the Elementary School. first day of school. “What we used to do was The pre-enrollment process have a kindergarten screening allows the district to gather and parents would make a 20- pertinent information about an minute appointment and we incoming student, such as birth- would run kids through differ- date, address of student, par- ent stations and assess them,” ents’ addresses, phone numbers, Conger said. “We only touched medical needs, parent work con- base with the parents once. The tact information and any other whole district is concentrating emergency contact information, on making relationships with Conger said. our parents and this affords us “This data is entered into Holton resident Gary Watkins, shown above at left, was one of the first customers to shop at the new Cecil K’s more opportunities to do that.” PowerSchool, the school dis- Hometown Market in Holton after its opening in the former Ron’s IGA building this morning, and store co-owner During the Kindergarten Par- trict’s online student informa- Carly Whorton, shown above at right, and cashier Jeanie Wege, center, were on hand to make sure Watkins got his ent Night, Conger said that par- tion system, and helps us better groceries checked out. When asked his opinion of the new store, Watkins replied, “Fantastic! I just can’t believe how ents will be able to complete plan for the upcoming year,” efficient it is.” A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the store was held this morning, and several “grand opening specials” the pre-enrollment process and Conger said. are planned for the coming week; see the store advertisement on Page 3 for more details. Photo by Brian Sanders learn about school procedures Instead of conducting 20- and kindergarten readiness. Su- minute screenings on new stu- pervision for incoming kinder- dents, the district is hosting a garteners will be provided by Kindergarten Round Up, which middle and high school students will allow incoming kindergar- Netawaka fire victims’ names released in the HES gymnasium. ten students to spend two and a Parents will also be able to Continued to Page 16 By Brian Sanders con­ducted at Frontier Forensics Morse added that firefighters heat damage but was saved. pre-register their kindergarten The two victims of the Feb. in Kan­sas City. were able to bring the fire under The cause of the fire remains 16 fa­tal house fire in Netawaka Firefighters were called to control in little more than an un­der investigation by the Jack- have been identified, according the house at about 10:10 a.m. hour, and a family dog was res- son County Sheriff’s Office and Counties join forces to Jackson County Sheriff Tim that day after the sheriff’s office cued from the house. The bod- the Kan­sas State Fire Marshal’s Morse. received a report of a structure ies of the deceased were found Office, Morse said. At the time Richard D. Willits, 55, and fire at that location. Upon arriv- inside the remains of the house, of the fire, he noted that the Denise Willits, 47, both of Ne- al, firefighters found the house he said. house was heated by a wood for 4-H Club Day tawaka, died in the fire that de- fully engulfed, and Morse said Morse noted that the fire also stove that “potentially could be By Brian Sanders Jackson County kids will still be stroyed the house at 421 White a dozen fire departments from threatened a residence to the the source of the fire.” On Saturday, young people judged against Jackson County­ Way in Netawaka. Sheriff surrounding areas came to the east of the burning house, and from Jackson County’s 4-H kids, and Nemaha kids will be Morse said the autopsies were scene to fight the fire. the residence sustained some Continued to Page 16 clubs will converge upon Jack- judged against Nemaha kids.” son Heights High School for the Robinson also noted that the annual 4-H Club Day, in which loca­tion of the annual 4-H Club the numerous talents of club Day will alternate between the Severe weather awareness activities slated members will be on display. two counties in the future. But this year, the county’s Jackson County’s 4-H kids By Ali Holcomb that resulted in two injuries. after the siren in Whiting was Korte said she wants to re- clubs will have a special guest have registered about 70 entries Severe Weather Awareness No tornadoes were reported in recently repaired after it was mind the public that tornado — 4-H club members from in various categories “from skits Week starts Monday in Kansas, Jackson County last year. discovered it was malfunction- sirens are meant to alert people Nemaha County. to dances to public speaking to and a statewide tornado safety A tornado drill will be held ing. who are outside and that they Jackson County 4-H Program pianos, readings and demon- drill has been set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in order for Kansans County tornado sirens are shouldn’t be relied upon solely Manager Cara Robinson said strations,” Robinson said. All Tuesday, March 6, it has been to practice seeking shelter from also tested the first Monday of for weather alerts. clubs from the two counties are who receive top honors in their announced. the threat of a tornado. In case of each month, it was reported. “You are not going to hear joining forces for this year’s respective categories will be eli- March 5 – 9 has been desig- actual severe weather on Tues- The city of Holton also oper- them 90 percent of the time you Club Day, set to begin at 9 a.m. gible to participate in Regional­ nated as Severe Weather Aware- day, the annual test will be held ates several sirens throughout are inside a home or building,” Saturday on the JHHS campus. 4-H Club Day, to be held Sat­ ness Week in the state to remind at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March city limits, including a siren at Korte said. “They are for out- “The kids will still be judged urday, March 17 in Atchison. Kansans of the dangers of se- 8, according to the NWS. Prairie Lake. door use, and if a city doesn’t by county,” Robinson said. For more information on this vere weather. Pat Korte, director of emer- The city recently provided have power, they won’t work.” “We’ve combined together to year’s 4-H Club Day, call the According to the National gency management in Jackson an older tornado siren for use at A storm spotter training meet- cut back on some of the costs Mead­owlark Extension District Weather Service, 60 tornadoes County, said that all county tor- Banner Creek Reservoir that will and to share the judges. But Office in Holton at 364-4125. were reported in Kansas in 2017 nado sirens are now operational be installed later this spring. Continued to Page 16 Former senator Barnett seeking governor’s post By David Powls In 2009, Barnett ran for Con- Jim Barnett of Topeka, 64, gress, losing his party’s nomina- Republican Party candidate for tion for the 1st District seat to governor, said Friday in Holton Tim Huelskamp. that he’s seeking the state’s top After that race, Barnett re- office because he understands signed his state senate seat and the state’s legislative system and resumed his medical career in because he knows how to fix Topeka. He announced last June things. that he would run for governor “The next governor of Kan- again. sas may very well be a one-term While in the state senate governor because there are so for nine years, Barnett said he many tough decisions ahead for learned very well how the legis- the state,” Barnett said. “I un- lative system works. He served derstand that. The next governor as chair of the senate health of Kansas must do what’s best committee and he also served on for the state. I think Kansans are the senate ag committee. looking for someone who can He said he believes in self- fix things.” imposed term limits for those Barnett served the Emporia who seek and get elected to pub- area in the Kansas State Senate lic office. from 2001 to 2010. “I think we have a fiscally re- He also ran for governor as sponsible Legislature now but the Kansas Republican Party’s we still do not have a balanced nominee in 2006 against incum- budget and state government bent Governor Kathleen Sebe- still is not operating efficiently,” lius, a Democrat. Sebelius won Barnett said. the race against Barnett, winning her a second, four-year term. Continued to Page 5 Local emergency personnel investigated an accident yesterday in which this 2006 Acura RL crashed into the side of the Holton Dollar General. Holton police officer Steve Frederick said Ramona Wahwassuck of Horton, was at- tempting to park the Acura next to the store when she accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake, and the THURSDAY’S FORECAST Acura went part way through the store’s front wall. Frederick said there were no injuries, although Wahwassuck was Sunny, High 51 “a little shaken up,” as were personnel inside the store, which was closed for the remainder of the day for clean-up, Look for the complete forecast on Page 2. it was noted. Photo by Brian Sanders Many surgeries can be done here at the hospital on an out- patient basis, and you can be back home within hours. Have your surgery done right here, close to home. 
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THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 2 Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: COMMUNITY CALENDAR Prairie Band Thursday, March 1 *9 a.m. 4-H Club Day for meets at Delia City Hall. *7 p.m. RVHS After Prom *4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Highland Jackson and Nemaha counties at *7 p.m. Netawaka City Coun- meeting. Propane Community College GED/ Jackson Heights High School. cil meets at Netawaka City Hall. *7 p.m. Mayetta City Council ABE/A-OK orientation, held *NAMI Topeka two-family meets at Mayetta City Hall. 13487 162 Rd., Mayetta • 785-966-2721 at the New Kickapoo Admin. Sunday, March 4 workshop classes will be held *7 p.m. Circleville City Coun- Building. For more information, *Attend the church of your from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at cil meets at Circleville City contactCOMMUNITY Steven Mitschele at 785- choice. Countryside CALENDAR U.M. Church, 3221 Hall. 969-4522. SW Burlingame Rd., Room #4, *7 p.m. Effingham City Coun- *4 p.m. HMS Scholars Bowl Monday, March 5 Topeka. For more information, cil meets at Effingham City at ACCJHS. *8 a.m. JHHS NEKL music contact Marilyn Rowland at Hall. *Wetmore spring play prac- festival at Oskaloosa. 785-806-3049. *Holton Alateen, a fellow- tice, time TBA. *The Jackson County Com- ship of young people whose *Wetmore Cardinal Kiddos. mission meets at 9 a.m. each Tuesday, March 6 lives have been affected by al- *AA meeting in the yellow Monday at the Jackson County *9 a.m. Jackson Heights and coholism, meets at 7 p.m. each annex west of St. Dominic Cath- Courthouse in Holton. All meet- Holton FFA Ag Mech/Poultry/ Wednesday in the library room olic Church at 7 p.m. Use the ings are open to the public. To ad- Ag Sales at Wamego. (room 104) at Evangel United south door. dress the county commissioners, *10:30 a.m. Wetmore TVL/ Methodist Church, 227 Pennsyl- *Hours at the JCMA New contact the county clerk’s office AD meeting. vania Ave. in Holton. Hope Center Food Pantry, lo- at 364-2891 to have your name *3 p.m. Royal Valley league *The Crisis Pregnancy Center cated at Fifth Street and Wiscon- placed on a meeting agenda. vocal music at Hiawatha. in Holton is open every Wednes- sin Avenue in the Holton First *WMS OTL band clinic, 2 *7 p.m. Jackson Heights Na- day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christian Church basement, are p.m. and 6 p.m. tional Honor Society induction. from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thurs- *4 p.m. JHMS Scholars Bowl *7 p.m. Wetmore spring play days. For more informa­tion call at Valley Falls. practice. 362-7021. *4 p.m. HMS Scholars Bowl *7 p.m. Hoyt City Council at Sabetha. meets at Hoyt City Hall. Friday, March 2 *6:30 p.m. Jackson County *The Harvesters Food Group *5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lenten din- Women to Women’s Club meet- will stop at Countryside Park ner held at St. Francis Xavier ing at The Gossip in Holton. (soccer fields in Holton at First Auctions advertised in The Catholic Church in Mayetta. Please RSVP to the program Street and Pennsylvania Avenue) Recorder qualify to be included *Narcotics Anonymous meet- committee when contacted. on the first Tuesday of every in this free auction calendar. Call ing from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Guests are welcome. month. Signup begins at 7:30 Errin at 364-3141, email us at the library room (room 104) *7 p.m. RVES PTO meeting. a.m. Participants must sign up [email protected] at Evangel United Methodist *7 p.m. Wetmore spring play by 9:30 a.m. or stop by our office at 109 W. Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave. practice. Fourth St. in Holton for details. in Holton. *Holton FFA district inter- Wednesday, March 7 • Wednesday, March 7. Start- view night. *9:30 a.m. Late start for all ing at 10 a.m. Rottinghaus con- Saturday, March 3 *7 p.m. Holton City Commis- Royal Valley students. signment auction, held at the *8 a.m. Jackson Heights fo- sion meets at Holton City Hall. *6:15 p.m. RVHS Booster junction of Highways 36 and rensics at Riverside. *7 p.m. Delia City Council Club meeting. 99, Beattie. For more informa- tion, contact Terry Rottinghaus at (785) 353-2525 or (785) 799- 5141 (cell). Utility scam reported in Holton area • Thursday, March 8. Hoff- man consignment auction, held Holton city officials have re- that they have an outstanding are asked not to provide any two miles east of Effingham on ceived calls from citizens in the debt with the city and unless it personal or financial informa- U.S. Highway 159. For more in- area reporting that they have re- is paid within 30 minutes, their tion to these callers. formation, contact Jeff Hoffman ceived scam calls from someone services will be shut off. The city of Holton will post at (913) 370-0747. 2018 PERSONAL PROPERTY FORMS DUE! claiming to be with the Holton “Call spoofing” is used to a hanger on the door of the resi- • Thursday, March 8. Starting utility company, according to make the call appear that it is dence or business prior to any at 6 p.m. (registration begins at the Jackson County Sheriff’s coming from the city of Holton services be interrupted and will 5:15 p.m.). Ross family revo- Forms must be filed by Office. on caller I.D., it was reported. not notify by telephone, it was cable Inter Vivos trust crop land The scammer is telling people This is a hoax, and residents reported. auction. 408 Broadway, Valley March 15, 2018 to avoid a penalty. Falls. For more information, contact Town and Country Real Jackson County Appraiser’s Office Estate and Auction at (785) 806- School Lunch Menus 6921 or (785) 863-3322. (785) 364-2358 • Thursday, March 15. Start- ing at 7 p.m. Teresa E. Zima real Jackson Heights cereal, choice of fruit and/or rice crispy treat and milk. estate auction. St. Marys Senior Monday, March 5: Breakfast juice and milk; Lunch – Turkey Thursday, March 8: Break- Center, 403 West Lasley St., – Pancakes, sausage patty, fruit, and cheese sub or pizza, celery fast – Breakfast burrito, fruit St. Marys. For more informa- juice and milk; Lunch – Taco sticks, tomatoes, fresh fruit and and milk; Lunch – Chicken fried tion, contact Pearl Real Estate at salad, tortilla chips, tomato sal- vegetables and milk. steak, mashed potatoes with (785) 456-4187, (785) 256-5174 Come to the Elmont Opry! sa, refried beans, lettuce salad, Wednesday, March 7: Break- gravy, fresh broccoli, roll, fruit or (785) 437-6007. Friday, March 9 • 7 p.m. fruit and milk. fast – Homemade cinnamon roll and milk. • Friday, March 23, and Sat- Tuesday, March 6: Breakfast or cereal, choice of fruit and/or Friday, March 9: Breakfast – urday, March 24. Starting at Saturday, March 10 • 1 p.m. – Bacon, potato and cheese om- juice and milk; Lunch – Chick- Breakfast pizza, fruit and milk; noon both days (view cattle from elet with tomato salsa, graham en nuggets or taco burger, chips Lunch – Fish sandwich, french Elmont United Methodist Church 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Rinkes 6635 N.W. Church Lane, Topeka, KS cracker, fruit, juice and milk; and salsa, refried beans, fresh fries, baked beans, fruit and Cattle Company/Angus Genetic Lunch – Country steak, mashed fruit and milk. milk. Alliance bull and female sale. Special Guest: potatoes and gravy, corn, biscuit, Thursday, March 8: Break- Wetmore 25544 Q4 Rd., Holton. For more Penny St. John lettuce salad, fruit and milk. fast – Sausage biscuit or cereal, Monday, March 5: Break- information, contact Bruce or Wednesday, March 7: Break- choice of fruit and/or juice and fast – Cereal or cinnamon pas- Lynn Rinkes at 364-3517. Tickets: $10 fast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice milk; Lunch – Spaghetti with tries; Lunch – Whole-grain • Saturday, March 31. Annual Doors open 90 minutes early and milk; Lunch – Chicken and meat sauce and breadstick or breakfast croissant sandwich, Harris Auction Service spring for lunch or dinner. noodles, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit and yogurt parfait, garden tri-tater, carrot crunchies, sun- consignment auction, held at Shows frequently sell out! Reserve your tickets NOW! whole-wheat roll (7-12), baby salad, baby carrots, cookie, fruit shine smiles, frozen juice cup Holton Livestock Exchange. For Call John at 785-246-0156. carrots, fruit and milk. and milk. and milk. more information, contact Harris Thursday, March 8: Break- Friday, March 9: Breakfast Tuesday, March 6: Break- Auction Service at 364-7137 or fast – French toast sticks, link – Star spangled pancakes and fast – Biscuits and gravy; Lunch the sale barn at 364-4114. sausage, fruit, juice and milk; sausage or cereal, choice of fruit – Chicken and noodles, mashed Lunch – Hamburger on a bun, and/or juice and milk; Lunch potatoes, steamed broccoli, rosy french fries, lettuce salad, sliced – Chicken sandwich or grilled applesauce, whole-grain roll tomato, fruit and milk. cheese, mashed potatoes and and milk. Friday, March 9: No school gravy, green beans, fresh fruit Wednesday, March 7: Wilson’s Direct Motors and Tires (in-service/work day). and milk. Breakfast – Syrup Day; Lunch Holton Royal Valley – Whole-grain pepperoni pizza, Monday, March 5: Break- Monday, March 5: Breakfast spinach garden salad, green is still open for business! fast – Breakfast pizza or cereal, – Mini bagels, fruit and milk; beans, peaches, whole-grain choice of fruit and/or juice and Lunch – Meatball sub sandwich, chocolate chip cookie and milk. Wilson’s Direct Motors and Tires, located 7 miles west of milk; Lunch – Barbecue pork on potato wedges, carrots, fruit and Thursday, March 8: Break- bun or grilled ham and cheese, milk. fast – Sausage or egg biscuit Holton, is still owned by Rob and Kristy Wilson, as it always has fries, broccoli, fresh fruit and Tuesday, March 6: Breakfast sandwich; Lunch – Nachos su- milk. – Sausage breakfast sandwich, preme with salsa, refried beans, been. It is not affiliated with Wilson Tire. Tuesday, March 6: Break- fruit and milk; Lunch – Na- corn, mandarin oranges and fast – Pancake on a stick or cho supreme, lettuce, salsa and milk. cheese sauce, corn, fruit and Friday, March 9: Breakfast – milk. Breakfast pizza; Lunch – Toma- Our former employees have gone out on their own to start their Wednesday, March 7: Break- to soup, cheese-filled pizza pret- own business. The name they have used is very similar to fast – Late start, no breakfast zel, carrot crunchies and mighty served; Lunch – Chicken strip mini trees, banana and milk. Wilson’s Direct Motors and Tires, which may cause confusion salad, breadstick, pepper strips, Note: Menus subject to tomato and cucumbers, fruit, change. with our customers. We appreciate your patience as we work through this transition. You will still receive the same great service and prices including our 110% Price Match, just from different faces. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Rob Wilson at 785-305-1611 or [email protected]

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Reservations for Jack- tions must be made by 9:30 Roast beef, mashed pota- son Countians 60 years a.m. same day. toes, green beans, pineap- Doors open at 7 a.m. and older and their spouses Reservations and can- ple tidbits, poke cake and wishing to eat lunches un- cellations may be made bread and margarine. der the Title III-C Nutrition through the Senior Citizens Wednesday, March 7: program may be made dai- Office or by calling (785) Chicken enchilada, Mexi- ly Monday through Friday. 364-3571. can rice, chuckwagon corn Reservations are to be Menus listed for the and tropical fruit. made through the Jackson week of Monday, March Thursday, March 8: Grand Opening Specials County Senior Citizens Of- 5 through Friday, March 9 Barbecue pork on bun, fice on a first come, first are as follows: scalloped corn, winter mix serve basis. Same day res- Monday, March 5: La- vegetable and fruit pie. ervations will be accepted sagna, lettuce salad, fruit Friday, March 9: Chili, t Wednesday, Feb. 28: Grand Opening, Chamber from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. only cup, coconut pudding and cheese cubes, dill pickle, if reservations are not filled French bread. orange, cinnamon roll and Ribbon Cutting • First 25 customers get Best the previous day. Cancella- Tuesday, March 6: crackers. Choice goodie bags

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Meals at the Prairie Band if you are in a large group. Tuesday, March 6: items • First 100 customers get a free loaf of bread Potawatomi Elder Center The center is located on K Barbecue chicken, potato are served from 11:30 a.m. Road, about one-half mile salad, corn on the cob and to 12:30 p.m., Monday south of 158th Road. For fruit. t Friday, March 2: 10% Off all produce and fresh through Friday. The menu is more information about Wednesday, March 7: subject to change. The cen- the program, call (785) Pork soup, dinner roll, cot- fish • First 100 customers get a t-shirt ter is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 966-0040. tage cheese and fruit. Monday through Friday. Menus listed for the Thursday, March 8: Enrolled tribal members week of Monday, March Chicken burritos, Mexi- t Saturday, March 3: 10% Off all dairy • Spend age 50 and older may eat 5 through Friday, March 9 can corn, black beans and for free. Non-member se- are as follows: fruit. $200 or more and be entered in a drawing for niors or non-seniors will Monday, March 5: Friday, March 9: Baked Cecil Kern $1,000 in Cecil K’s Cash (drawn on March 3) be charged a fee for meals. Sloppy joes, fries, mixed cod, rice, veggie blend and Reservations are required veggies and fruit. fruit. After months of reno- t Sunday, March 4: 10% Off all meat and poultry vations and prepara- tions, Jackson County’s • Spend $150 or more and be entered in drawing home-owned grocery for $1,000 in Cecil K’s Cash (drawn on March 4) store is ready for busi- ness. We have over t 10,000 items stocked Monday, March 5: Whole store 10% off from 9 for our friends and a.m.-3 p.m. • 10% Off bakery and deli from 3 neighbors. p.m.-8 p.m. • Spend $100 or more and be entered Following the lead of our great-grandfather, in drawing for $1,000 in Cecil K’s Cash (drawn on Cecil Kern, we’re ready March 7) to offer quality prod- ucts, exceptional cus- tomer service and t Tuesday, March 6: Whole store 10% off from 9 community support. a.m.-3 p.m. • 10% Off produce from 3 p.m.-8 p.m. • Whether you need a full cart of groceries or Spend $100 or more and be entered in drawing for a treat from the bakery, $1,000 in Cecil K’s Cash (drawn on March 7) stop in to say hello! ~ Chad & Mandy Bontrager t Wednesday, March 7: Whole store 10% off and Carly Whorton from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • 10% Off meat from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Spend $100 or more and be entered in drawing for $1,000 in Cecil K’s Cash (drawn on March 7)

423 ARIZONA AVE. HOURS: HOLTON, KS MON.-SAT. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 785-362-7997 SUN. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.CecilK.com Facebook.com/cecilkshometownmarket Located in the former Ron’s IGA building ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 4 PLAINS FOLK: Pratt plains book reviewed By Tom Isern ics in regional history and life. and Willa Cather book, around the Booker T. On the last page of her new I really like how the book “If R√∂lvaag writes the epic Washington quote, do I get what OPINION book, “Great Plains Literature,’’ starts out. Pratt speaks of the of pioneer settlement,’’ she says, Pratt is trying to do. author Linda Pratt quotes Book- Great Plains in lyric terms as a “Willa Cather writes its elegy.’’ She wants to cover the obvi- GUEST COMMENTARY er T. Washington. place “sharply defined by its ge- I love how she says that, even ous bases - like R√∂lvaag and In a speech in ography and history‚‘‘ and “ab- though I find R√∂lvaag too, Cather - but beyond that, she 1895, Washington sorbed in telling its stories.’’ well, Norwegian for my taste. wants to push the envelope. advised his hear- She recognizes “the need for Then comes a chapter on the She wants to point out lesser- The Rev. Billy Graham’s ers, “Cast down the open horizon’’ and writes, depression and Dust Bowl, known works worthy of con- your bucket where “One of the enchantments of where I start to fidget. sideration, and in the end, lean you are.’’ the Great Plains is that once you There is so much discussion forward to embrace a regional influence was worldwide I will admit that have seen them, you will always devoted to John Steinbeck, history and literature still in through the middle know when you are there.’’ and frankly, I don’t think “The progress. America, and North Carolina set up to separate the seating of the book I got a Over the next few chapters Grapes of Wrath ‘‘ s even about “The history of the Great in particular, has lost a national between blacks and whites and little disgruntled. she works through and reflects the Great Plains. Plains,’’ she concludes, “clearly treasure. personally tore the ropes down. “Great Plains Literature’’ is thoughtfully on works that most Next a chapter about novels has critical chapters in its story Billy Graham, perhaps the The head usher of the crusade a volume in the “Discover The of us who think and read a lot from cities, and I just can’t ac- yet to unfold.’’ best-known evangelist in the quit on the spot, yet Graham re- Great Plains’’ series published about the Great Plains would cept a book at St. Paul, Minn., So cast down your bucket in world, died in the early morning fused to back down. by University of Nebraska recommend to you. as Great Plains literature the Cimarron, the Smoky Hill, hours on Wednesday, Feb. 21. He became friends with Dr. Press. The chapter on “native voic- Mari Sandoz is discussed, but the Belle Fourche, the Cannon- A North Carolina native, the Martin Luther King Jr., speak- The purpose of the series is to es‚‘‘ takes up Black Elk Speaks, for Capitol City, not for her best ball. Rev. Graham always stayed ing along with the civil rights offer short books taking up stan- the stories of Zitkala-Sa, and book, “Old Jules.’’ “Great Plains Literature’’ is close to his roots, even while leader to more than 2 million dard topics for the general read- The Way to Rainy Mountain, by Louise Erdrich likewise is meant to be not just a guide, but traveling the world in a series of people during a New York cru- er - Great Plains geology, Great N. Scott Momaday. This is great treated, but not her best book, an inspiration. crusades that would fill the larg- sade in 1957. Plains Indians, and so on. company to keep. “Love Medicine.’’ Note: Tom Isern, professor of est stadiums with people want- According to a column Gra- A reader who consumes the The white settlers arrive, and Whole states and provinces history at North Dakota State ing to see the famous minister, ham wrote in 2015, he and King series should acquire a working Pratt concentrates her attention are absent from the survey. University, is co-author of the hear his message. spoke often about King’s belief knowledge of all the major top- on the works of Ole R√∂lvaag Only in the final pages of the Plains Folk column. That message was simple: in nonviolent protests to bring He believed the Bible was the about social change. Graham inspired Word of God, and that said King urged him to refrain Jesus was the literal son of God, from joining the street protests Kansas earthquake insurance? Check it out sinless and perfect and the only and nonviolent walks. way to eternal life beyond the “You stay in the stadiums, Bil- Earthquakes in Kansas are including an endorsement to “That is why it is important - if thing. worldly existence all people ex- ly,” Graham recalled King say- tracked nearly every week, ac- your policy or by purchasing a you are considering the cover- *Store the inventory in a se- perience. ing to him. “You will have far cording to news reports. separate earthquake policy.’’ age - that you talk over the spe- cure place at another location, He paired that with a belief more impact on the white estab- That is why Ken Selzer, CPA, In either case, the commis- cifics with your local agent.’’ such as a safe deposit box. (For that all people are equal, put- lishment there than you would if Kansas Commissioner of Insur- sioner said, you will pay an ex- Commissioner Selzer also of- a download of a Personal Home ting him decades ahead of his you marched in the streets.” ance, continues to encourage tra premium. Instead of a dollar fered these points to consider Inventory, go to www.ksinsur- contemporaries in the modern In later years, Graham was the Kansans to check with their in- amount, the deductible for that about earthquake coverage: ance.org, and on the home page evangelical movement. first evangelist of international surance agents and companies premium will probably be a per- *Coverage does not include hit “Finding a Publication‚’’ un- He became a spiritual advi- renown to preach in the Soviet about earthquake coverage, in- centage of the cost of rebuilding damage to your vehicles. That der the “Help With,’’ banner.) sor to presidents, meeting with Union, and he did his part to cluding exclusions that might your home. There might also damage may be covered under If you have a smartphone, you every American president from oppose the Apartheid regime in apply to homeowners coverage be a separate deductible for the your current automobile policy. can get an application for a mo- Harry S. Truman to Barack South Africa, refusing to appear those consumers have. home’s contents. *Check with your local insur- bile personal home inventory, Obama. in that nation until the govern- Earthquake insurance cover- Commissioner Selzer also ance agent or company to verify MyHomeScr.APP.book, from In his later years, some of ment allowed integrated seating age in Kansas requires a sepa- urges policy owners to check your vehicle coverage. your phone’s app store. those visits were more social in at his crusades. rate policy or endorsement to a whether policy endorsements or *The time to buy the coverage For additional assistance, nature, but many of those presi- Perhaps what people most regular homeowners insurance special policies have any provi- is before an earthquake. contact the Kansas Insurance dents truly looked to Graham admired about Graham was policy, Commissioner Selzer sions addressing the idea that *Most insurers will not sell Department‘s Consumer Assis- for spiritual advice, sought him the fact that this man, born on said. earthquakes have originated be- any new earthquake insurance tance Hotline at 800-432-2484. out during times of duress. a farm in North Carolina just “Earthquake coverage is not a cause of man-made oil drilling for 30 to 60 days after a recent Note: The Kansas Insurance He was one of the first people a few months after the end of part of a regular homeowners, activity. earthquake. Check with your in- Department, established in in the church — or any field of World War I, became a world- renters or condominium insur- “Kansans should also remem- surance company to be sure. 1871, assists and educates con- endeavor — to recognize and wide phenomenon, advised ance policy,’’ Commissioner ber that earthquake policies usu- *As with any household cov- sumers, regulates and reviews use the growing influence of presidents, held audiences with Selzer said. “If your insurance ally cover only structural and erage, make a household inven- companies, and licenses agents broadcasting. royalty, yet he never wavered company offers it - and many foundation damage to a home,’’ tory. Go through each room to selling insurance products in Graham was regularly using from this Christian faith and he do - coverage can be added by Commissioner Selzer said. write down and video every- the state. radio in the 1940s to spread his never forgot his roots. message. As television came on Graham maintained a home the scene, he began using that near Asheville, in Montreat, medium to reach audiences, and and it was to there he retired in LETTER: Shared parenting legislation important 2005 as his health began to fail. his ministry began utilizing the count for: lescent and educational psychol- considered legislation that advanc- Internet early on as well. He continued his ministry as he Dear editor, could, working with his family • 85 percent of children who ogy at Wake Forest University, es shared parenting. It is promising All throughout those changes, As our nation mourns the lives momentum to reform a system that and staff to pen books and write lost in the Florida mass shoot- exhibit behavioral disorders; may demonstrate the point best. he continued using print and in- • 63 percent of teen suicides; Nielsen’s research, which ana- is out of line with gender equality, person meetings and crusades to a daily column that appears in ing, the dialogue again turns into our modern families and, most im- several hundred newspapers a conversation on the causes of • 70 percent of juveniles in lyzed about 60 scientific studies portantly, what research shows is in reach the world. state-operated institutions; spanning many decades, numer- Graham, of course, is well- around the world, including The this latest tragedy. the best interest of our children. Mount Airy News. Gun regulations, mental health • 71 percent of high school ous countries and millions of In terms of the recent mass shoot- known for those crusades. What drop-outs; children, mothers and fathers, many folks have forgotten over Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, issues and the FBI’s failure to ings that have shocked the nation, at the age of 99, Graham passed follow up on concerns dominate • 75 percent of children in culminated in a firm conclusion: we should all respond by doing the years is that Graham used chemical abuse centers; shared parenting is best for chil- whatever we possibly can to pre- his growing influence during away. headlines. While that certainly brings • 85 percent of those in prison; dren when parents divorce or vent these horrifying acts from hap- the Civil Rights movements as That said, there is a significant pening again. a sense of sadness and loss to underlying and common thread and separate. well. • 90 percent of homeless and It is important to note that the Preserving the loving, nurturing He integrated the seating ar- those who knew him, Graham connecting these shooters that and mentoring relationships our should be remembered for be- continues to be overlooked — runaway children. shared parenting bills do not in- youth have with their parents is one rangements at his revival meet- Unfortunately, in the face of terfere with judicial discretion; ings long before schools began ing a man of principle, a man fatherless children. step in the right direction to curbing who treated all fairly, and a man While there are special inter- these statistics, our own outdat- they don’t apply in instances crime in our community. integrating, stating there was no ed family courts are exacerbat- where domestic violence exists; scriptural basis for racial segre- who never wavered from his ests that defend the status quo Note: Will Mitchell, a father faith. Because of his commit- in family court proceedings, the ing these problems by continu- and they don’t prevent divorcing and teacher, is Chair of National gation. ing to award sole custody over- parents from coming up with al- Parents Organization of Kansas. In one instance, in Chattanoo- ment, the world – and certainly truth is that 80 percent of child North Carolina – is a much bet- custody cases result in one par- whelmingly to the mother. ternative plans of their own. Mitchell lives in Holton. ga, Tenn., in 1953, Graham said At the same time, child devel- The proposed reform simply he walked to where ropes were ter place for the time he spent ent having primary custody and here. ---The Mount Airy News the other — most commonly the opment research consistently directs that, in instances where father — relegated to the role supports the two-parent solu- fit parents may not be able to of visitor in his child’s life. tion. agree, the court will give chil- NEW While the examples of re- dren what they most want and INVENTORY Fortunately, Kansas and Mis- Quality Cars of Topeka ARRIVING souri legislators are consider- search showing the benefits of need – equal time with both Specializing in Quality Transportation Since 1986! DAILY! ing shared parenting legisla- shared parenting goes on and mom and dad. 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Continued from Page 1 are reluctant to take full risk,” Barnett grew up on a farm at Barnett said. “Many are keep- Kauffman Reading. After earning a bach- ing one foot on the dock and Diana May (Barnes) elor of arts degree in chemistry one foot in the boat, waiting to Kauffman passed away on from Emporia State University, see what the federal government Feb. 24, 2018, in Bakersfield, he attended The University of will do with Medicare and Med- Calif., at the age of 87. Kansas where he earned his doc- icaid. In the meantime, tradi- Born May 29, 1930, in torate of medicine degree. He is tional insurance companies and Circleville, Diana was a an internal medicine doctor. many hospitals are reluctant to June bride the year of her Barnett said his theme for change. The reluctance in large Topeka High School gradua- running for governor this time part comes from the fact that tion (1948). She married the around is “One Kansas.” they make a lot of money in the love of her life, Harvey Rex “A lot has changed in state current system and are thus re- Kauffman Jr., and they lived government since 2006,” Bar- sistant to change.” happily married for 69 years, nett said. “I think Kansans are In the long run, Barnett said, till death did they part. searching for someone (to elect “I believe that we need to flip She was the mother of governor) who can fix things.” the switch and pay a certain two boys, grandmother to Barnett characterized the amount of money per person two children and great- Gov. Sam Brownback era of and the provider group then is grandmother to three. She governing as an era of “reckless responsible for their care. This cared for her husband and governing.” will then change the focus to they raised their children “That is not the Kansas way,” spending health care dollars on with love and devo­tion. She Barnett said. keeping people, healthy, well adored her grandchildren Barnett said he is mounting a and out of the hospital. It will Kansas gubernatorial candidate Jim Barnett (at right in and was always proud of “grassroots” campaigning effort, drive innovation and shift away the photo above) and his wife, Rosie, recently paid a visit Lassiter their ac­complishments. Her Richard Marion Lassiter, 82, which is focusing on “building from the current system that re- to Holton. Photo by Ali Holcomb great-grandchildren­ were the coalitions with education and wards volume of testing, high Denison, died Monday, Feb. 26, light of her life in her senior 2018, at Stormont-Vail Regional health care” groups to mobilize dollar procedures, etc. I also be- economy unless we focus heavi- spect is gone. years. registered voters to get out and lieve the individual has to have ly on education. Today, what I’d “We have slapped teachers Medical Center in Topeka. She liked to do oil paint- He was born Aug. 23, 1935, vote in the primary election. some skin in the game and thus like to do is go through what we in the face and took away due ing, sewing, crafts of many “I think the Republican Par- take personal responsibility.” are calling the ‘ABCs of Educa- process. Another reason: We are in Valley Falls, the son of Frank kinds and reading about the Marion­ and Sarah Elizabeth ty’s nominee has a very good “As governor,” Barnett said, tion’ and get your feedback.” six to 10 years behind where we American West. She liked shot at being elected the next “I would want to first apply this Barnett explained that the need to be in education. A large Boydston Lassiter. He gradu- cards and dancing with her ated from Denison High School governor,” he said. to our broken KanCare sys- “A” stood for Advancing Early part of that is because all we’ve husband. Her favorite activi- Barnett said the Kansans that tem and target the approximate Childhood Development. been doing is fighting in court. in 1954. ties cen­tered around music. Mr. Lassiter served in the he’s being visiting with just 30,000 individuals that con- “Early in the campaign I was How can you solve problems if She played the piano and want fair taxation, adequate sume about one third of all our asked what I’m going to do all you do is fight? We should U.S. Army Reserves from 1958 loved to sing. She was a to 1964 as a military police- funding for the public schools Medicaid expenditures. I am about the generational failure be working together,” Barnett member of Sweet Adelines and good roads. confident we can provide better in the family, which includes added. man. He was a farmer. He also and performed­ for nearly two worked as a coach carpenter “There’s no new money for care, improve quality of life and issues such as generational “Last, my ‘C’ stands for decades singing bass in their highways and roads in the state save money. I frankly believe health, poverty and substance “Change Our Focus from Cred- for Santa Fe Railroad, for the chorus and quar­tet. State of Kansas Fish and Game right now, except for bonded that we could take care of all abuse. I did not have an answer its to Careers. In the 1990s, we She is survived and will money,” Barnett said. the uninsured in our nation with to that,” Barnett said. “But I said to everyone, ‘go to college Department and for the City of be missed by her husband Deni­son. Regarding health care insur- the money we waste in health believe my best answer came and get a four-year degree.’ My Harvey; her brother, Gary ance in Kansas, Barnett said care.” from Coffeyville at the Dr. Jerry wife is an attorney and I am a He attended Evangel United (Deanna) Barnes; her eldest Methodist Church in Holton. the state should lead the way Barnett also said that the priv- Hamm Early Learning Center, physician. We both grew up on son, Kris (Trisha) Kauff- in what he called “value based itization and contracting-out of where they are literally identi- small farms and were blessed. He married Rosalie E. Bai- man; daugh­ter-in-law, Kathy ley on Jan. 26, 1959, in Paonia, purchases” aimed at working to state social service programs fying children as young as 18 Because of teachers and good Kauffman; grand­children, keep people healthy. has proven to be disasterous for months who are being raised in public education we have been Colo. She survives. Lindsay (Steven) Bentley Other survivors include four “I support Medicaid expan- the state. very tough home situations. By able to do that,” Barnett said. and Stephen (Leslie) Kauff- sions for the 150,000 Kansans “What’s been happening is identifying the children at this “But there are 48,000 jobs in chil­dren, Janette “Beth” Las- man; and great-grandchil- siter-Smith, Topeka, Richard who don’t have healthcare,” that our hospitals and nursing age, they are able to help them Kansas that we cannot fill right dren, Grace and Grant Bent- Barnett said. “It’s just the right homes haven’t been getting very early on.” now. What I’m saying is, we are “Dick” Lassiter and wife Thresa ley and Allison Kauffman. and Keith Lassiter, all of Deni- thing to do. We can’t keep the paid for services and there’s no “My ‘B’ stands for Be Out of missing so many young people She was preceded in death by state alive if we don’t make accountability,” Barnett said. Court,” he said. “This is my ‘B’ who aren’t really ready for col- son, and Jennifer Ingels and her parents,­ Clark and Angie husband Kevin, Holton; a broth- health care available to our “The state can do much better for several reasons, the most im- lege or maybe college is never Barnes; stepfa­ther, Clarence citizens. We need everyone with these programs.” portant being that we’re sending the right choice for them. They er, Don Lassiter and wife Elke, Pierce; and son, Kent Kauff- Oza­wkie; six grandchildren; healthy.” “We’ve been traveling a message across the state that could get really good paying, man. “High costs have become throughout the state with the we don’t value teachers and we skilled and technical jobs and and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no public He was preceded­ in death by an the tapeworm of small busi- goal to listen,” Barnett said at don’t value education. I have could have very successful ca- services. Diana’s ashes will ness costs,” Barnett said. “Right an earlier stop at Troy. “And heard from teachers all over reers.” infant sister, Lida Lassiter; and be buried in the family plot a brother, Francis Las­siter. now, we pay nothing to keep we have concluded there are six the state who say they do not Barnett was joined on his vis- in the Circleville Cemetery.­ people healthy and very high things we should focus on dur- encourage children to go into it to Holton by his wife, Rosie. Funeral services will be held Holton Recorder 2/28/18 s at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2 at costs to help people when they ing our campaign: agriculture education because the money The couple has two grown chil- Mercer Fu­neral Home in Hol- get sick.” and livestock, health care ac- doesn’t make sense and the re- dren, Blake and Chelsea. ton. Burial will follow in Deni- Obituary guideline “We need to put the pressure cess, economic development, son Cemetery. Family will greet on health care providers to help education, tourism and attract- In free obituaries, references their customers stay healthy and ing and retaining young people friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to the dead will involve cour- Thursday at the funeral home. require the health care providers in the state of Kansas.” tesy titles, such as Mr., Mrs. and – not the customers – to find in- “Economic growth is joined at Memorial contributions may Miss, rather than first names or be made to Denison Parks and novative ways to lower the cost the hip with education,” Barnett nicknames, as a matter of prac- to treat people who get sick.” said at Troy. “We can’t grow our Rec, sent in care of Mercer Fu- tice. Formal titles such as Dr. or neral Home, P.O. Box 270, Hol- “We can start with health those related to military rank will care coverage in this way for ton, KS 66436. also be used if so specified by the Holton Recorder 2/28/18 family of the deceased. state employees and then ex- pand the plan to cities, counties and schools,” Barnett said. “Ac- countable care organizations are 31310 O Road Immanuel Lutheran Church coming and the state needs to be Wetmore, KS 66550 part of that.” (785) 933-3255 “The idea of changing how (785) 364-7604 Cell By Esther L. Ideker onciled to God by the death of His email: [email protected] The Second Sunday of Lent ser- Son, much more “shall we be saved we pay for health care has ac- vice at Immanuel Lutheran Church by His life” (Rom. 5:10). Baptized celerated with passage of the on Feb. 25 opened with the first into His cross and resurrection, Affordable a Care Act (aka three verses of “Jesus Grant That “we have peace with God through Obamacare) and development Balm And Healing,” with Rev. Mi- our Lord Jesus Christ,” and by faith of Accountable Care Organiza- chael Van Velzer leading. we rejoice in the hope of His glory tions (ACOs),” Barnett said. The following the Confession (Rom. 5:1-2). The congregation “Stormont Vail Healthcare has and Absolution, Psalm 22:23=31 professed The Apostles’ Creed. created an ACO, as have many was spoken responsively. Elder To- In the prayers of the church, the pher Dohl read the Old Testament petition, “Hear Us Lord,” was im- hospitals and groups around the Lesson from Genesis chapter l7 and plored for the rule and governing of state and nation. They know the Epistle Lesson from Romans your holy Christian Church; to pre- change is coming and has to Chapter 5. The Rev. Michael Van serve all pastors and minister in the come. Our current trajectory is Velzer read the Holy Gospel for the true knowledge and understanding not sustainable as we continue day from Mark 8:27-38. of your wholesome word; to raise to pay higher and higher costs, The sermon hymn was fourth those who fall and to strengthen with poor health outcomes.” and fifth verse of “Jesus Grant That those who stand; and to comfort “Change has been slow, as Balm And Healing.” The sermon and help the weak-hearted and the hospitals and provider groups was based on the scripture readings distressed; to give to all peoples of the day: “By The Cross Of Our concord and peace, to preserve our Lord Jesus, We Inherit Life Ever- land from discord and strive and to Thanks for reading lasting With God.” give our country your protection In His covenant with Abraham, in every time of need; to strength- the Lord promised to be with him, en and keep all sick persons and The Holton to bless him and to make him “the young children and to have mercy father of a multitude of nations.” on us all. 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______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 6 CLASS 2A SUB-STATE Lady Cobras beat SPORTS Wednesday Bulldogs, to tangle with Olpe next By Brian Sanders great athleticism on the court,” Jackson Heights High Shupe said of Williams. “When School’s Lady Cobras varsity she plays with high energy, basketball team withstood she is somebody you watch a final-quarter surge from jumping and running, and you Hamilton High School’s Lady say, ‘Wow.’” Bulldogs to reach the second Down 33-16 going into round of Class 2A sub-state the fourth quarter, the Lady playoffs on Monday with a Bulldogs started to show signs 45-28 win that also served as of life, with senior Calli Dannels the Lady Cobras’ final game of posting eight of the 12 points her the season on team scored in the quarter. But their home the Cobras were able to match turf. them point for point and held on The fourth- for the win. seeded Lady “Madison came out with a Cobras will four-point run at the start of the next take on fourth,” Shupe said. “We called top-seeded a time out, then came back to — and extend the lead to more than 20. undefeated Then we got everybody on the — Olpe High bench into the game.” School at 6 Offensively, Dohl continued p.m. Thursday to stand out with a 16-point at Alma-Wabaunsee High total, including a pair of three- School. Olpe’s Lady Eagles pointers, followed by Amaya made easy work of eighth-seed Marlatt with 10. Dannels led the Burlingame on Monday with a Lady Bulldogs with 11 points. 69-24 victory, and Cobras Head Defensively, Shupe Coach Dan Shupe said his team recognized the team effort that would be ready for the game. led to the win. “Like our philosophy all year, “Kylie, Trinity (McMahon), if we get games at a level that Karley (Dieckmann), Jodi Holton sophomore Taygen Fletcher, shown above at left, wrestled at the Class 4A State Tournament in plays to our strengths, we are a (White), MaKenzie (Kennedy) the 120-pound weight class. Fletcher also qualified for state wrestling as a freshman.Photo by Michael Powls difficult team to beat,” Coach and Abby (Brey) did an Shupe said. “It’s going to be a excellent job on the perimeter big test on Thursday, but it is putting pressure on the ball,” exciting to see how this team has he said. “Abby Williams and grown and developed during the Amaya also did a great job in course of the season. So we will the interior.” put our best effort forth and see Shupe also expressed what happens.” gratitude for the home crowd Monday’s game was the first that turned out to watch the last in 10 days for the Lady Cobras, Lady Cobras game of the 2017- who had their last two regular 18 season. season games cancelled due to “We had an excellent crowd at wintry weather, and Shupe said this game,” he said. “It was great that not being able to practice to see the community come out last Thursday and Friday and support the girls.” provided “a level of anxiety.” The winner of Thursday’s But on Monday night, the game between the Cobras and Lady Cobras started strong, Olpe will take on the winner of outscoring the Tigers 21-9 in that evening’s game between the first half. Jefferson County North and “The girls played with a lot of Alma-Wabaunsee for the sub- energy and were very engaged state title at 6 p.m. Saturday. in the game,” Shupe said. “I was Scoring very pleased on how we came Jackson Heights 11-10-12-12 out at the start of the game in 45 setting the right tone to benefit Madison-Hamilton 6-3-7-12 us.” 28 Cobra sophomore Kylie Dohl Jackson Heights: Dohl 6 (2) 2- contributed 10 of the team’s 21 4 16, Marlatt 3 4-4 10, Williams first-half points. 3 1-2 7, Brey 1 3-7 5, McMahon “Kylie is somebody you can’t 2 0-0 4, J. White 1 1-2 3. Totals say enough positive things 16 (2) 11-19 45. about,” Shupe said of Dohl. Madison-Hamilton: Dannels “She is such a great competitor 3 (3) 2-2 11, Farrow 3 2-4 8, and helps bring her teammates Watts 2 0-0 4, Platt 1 1-2 3, to a high level of play. Besides Wolgram 1 0-0 2. Totals 10 (3) what she does athletically 5-8 28. and academically, she’s also a Class 2A Sub-State First person that has great character, Round both on and off the floor.” Monday, Feb. 26 In the second half, Cobra Olpe (1) 69, Burlingame (8) senior Abby Williams paced 24 the Cobras with seven points, Jackson Heights (4) 45, leading the way in the final Madison-Hamilton (5) 28 home game of her high school Jefferson County North (2) basketball career, while Dohl 61, Lyndon (7) 30 and Abby Brey contributed six. Wabaunsee (3) 54, Allen- “Abby has been providing Northern Heights (6) 20

Holton senior wrestler Lawson Henry, shown above in the up position, sent his competitor tumbling in Class 3A SUB-STATE this photo taken at the Class 4A State Tournament over the weekend. Henry competed in the 138-pound class. Photo by Michael Powls Panthers play hard but come up short vs. Bears Wildcat wrestling coach says By Ali Holcomb and 10 in the second half. While the Royal Valley The Bears were 15-18 at boys basketball team came the foul line. team represented school well out fighting, a few missed St. Marys had six team buckets in the first half of fouls in the first half and By David Powls Jackson said. “He’s young and He just came up a little short. He the HHS team’s varsity wrestlers the opening round of 3A eight in the second half. RV The Holton wrestling team we’re excited for his future. He really wrestled well all season. at the lower weight classes. sub-state competition Mon- was 7-9 at the free throw won its third straight Big Seven loves the sport and I know he’ll I think he may have tightened Holton senior Austin Rollett day at St. Marys helped the line. League wrestling title this sea- work his tail off to be ready for up a little at the state tourney qualified for state in the 220- Bears capture the lead and RV had 10 turnovers dur- son, which was also its seventh next season. His ceiling is very and didn’t wrestle as loose as pound class. take the win, 55-44. ing the game compared to league team title in the last eight high.’’ his did earlier in the season. He “Austin had an outstanding “We started slow, espe- four from the Bears. seasons. Coach Jackson said sopho- won his first match at state but season and to qualify for state cially on defense, but in the The Panthers ended their The Wildcats also qualified more Taygen Fletcher in the then lost to a kid from Andover after only two years in the state first half, we got some of season 6-9 in the Big Seven eight wres- 120-pound class qualified for Central that he had not wrestled was outstanding,’’ Jackson said. the shots we wanted, they League and 7-13 overall. tlers for the state for the second straight before.’’ “He was a very tough competi- just didn’t go in,” said RV They will graduate four the Class season and was close to being a Coach Jackson said there were tor. He didn’t know all the tech- head coach Keith Pelton. senior players this May, in- 4A State state medalist this season. a couple opportunities during niques but that didn’t stop him. “They were good shots, and cluding Masen Spoonhunt- w r e s t l i n g “He really progressed here the season for Henry to wrestle He always fought to the end.’’ if they’d er, Darius Frisby, Thunder tournament lately but just came up short on this particular wrestler from An- Holton senior Kyler Tannahill gone in, it Knoxsah and Keegan Shop- and last Friday,’’ the coach said. “He lost dover Central but due to illness tooks second in the 285-pound might have teese. w e e k e n d to a kid after he got up 10-2 on and then an injury it just didn’t class. It was his third time quali- been a dif- RV: 9-6-12-18 – 45 at Salina him. That kid eventually me- work out. fiying for the state tourney. ferent kind St. Marys: 16-15-13-11 one wres- daled. Taygen was right there. “Lawson contributed a lot to “The championship match of game – 55 tler (Kyler We felt he was a state medal- the team and he’ll be missed went six periods before a win- for us.” Individual statistics Tannahill) placed second in his ist. He came back and wrestled next season,’’ the coach said. ner could be declared,’’ Jackson R o y a l RV: M. Spoonhunter 6 weight class and another one good in his first round Satur- Holton freshman Konnor said. “Kyler wrestled this same V a l l e y (3) 2-4 17, K. Spoonhunter (Kolby Roush) placed third in day and then had another tough Tannahill qualified for state in Wamego wrestler four times this went into 4 0-0 8, Neuner 2 2-2 6, his weight class. match after that.’’ the 182-pound class. season, beating him once.’’ the second quarter down Frisby 1 3-3 5, Wamego 2 HHS head coach Cullen Jack- Holton’s Kolby Roush took “We were very happy to see “Kyler was a heck of a good 16-9, and the Bears contin- 0-0 4, Shopteese 1 (1) 0-0 son took some time yesterday third place in the 126-pound Konnor qualify for state as leader all season long,’’ the ued to widen the gap, lead- 3, Knoxsah 1 0-0 2. Totals to comment on the state tourna- class at state. a freshman,’’ the coach said. coach said. “He anchored our ing 31-15 at the half. 17 (4) 7-9 45. ment and the season. “Kolby continued to perform “We’re also excited for him to lineup. As a coach, in a dual, it “Offensively, St. Marys St. Marys: Rieschick 10 (2) “Overall, I think we did OK like he did all season,’’ coach be coming back next season. He was always nice to have Kyler has some very good shoot- 0-0 22, Flanagan 3 (3) 2-2 11, at the state tournament,’’ coach Jackson said. “He just domi- has a huge upside. He could be wrestling in that last match of ers,” Pelton said. “Defen- Rabe 2 (1) 6-6 11, Schoemann Jackson said. “We had a couple nated. On Friday, he beat a kid something special.’’ the dual because 99 percent of sively, they played zone, 2 4-4 8, Schindler 0 3-6 3. To- tals 17 (6) 15-18 55. of wrestlers who wrestled re- from El Dorado who had beaten Holton junior Killian the time you knew he was going which we haven’t seen Other sub-state tournament ally well and then we had some him earlier this season and that O’Connor qualified for state in to get a win.’’ much this year. We were scores: wrestlers who just came up a reallt gave him a lot of confi- the 195-pound class. Coach Jackson said there were getting the shots we need- * Perry-Lecompton defeated little short. That’s usually the dence.’’ “We were tickled to see him a couple of other Holton wres- ed, it was just a matter of Oskaloosa, 58-43. case. Overall, I’m pretty happy “To medal as a sophomore qualify for state and proud to tlers who just missed out on getting them to fall.” * McLouth defeated Mission with the results. We now have is huge but we were kind of see him compete there,’’ coach qualifying for state this season – The Panthers closed the Valley, 58-35. young guys coming back next expecting it,’’ the coach said. Jackson said. “He’s been un- senior Dylan Aeschliman at 170 gap in the second half by * Silver Lake defeated Ross- year who went to state this year “He’s going to be a leader for us dersized in that weight class all pounds and junior Cael Jackson adding 30 points and keep- ville, 63-44. and that’s always good.’’ next year as a junior.’’ season by 15 to 20 pounds. He at 152 pounds. ing the Bears to 24 points. Perry will play McLouth at 6 p.m. Thursday at Silver Lake. Coach Jackson said freshman Holton senior Lawson Henry went 0-2 at state but hopefully “Dylan wrestled two years “I don’t think they left Following that game, Silver Jake Barnes in the 106-pound qualified for state in the 138- he gained a lot of confidence. He and he was a very hard worker anything out on the floor,” Lake will play St. Marys at class “wrestled really well but pound class. did a good job for us all season competing in a very tough 170- Pelton said. “They all 7:30 p.m. just came up short on a couple “Lawson was a great kid to and kept a positive attitude.’’ pound weight class,’’ the coach played hard. I was proud of The championship game will of matches.’’ have in program,’’ the coach Coach Jackson said O’Connor said. “Cael also lost some very all of them.” be held at 7:30 p.m. on Satur- “He got himself into opportu- said. “We had high hopes for wrestled at a heavier weight close matches.’’ The Panthers had five day at Silver Lake. nities to win and that was great,’’ him going into the state tourney. class because of the strength of team fouls in the first half HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 7 ______Brock named to Washington State football coaching staff Washington State Univer- sity Head Football Coach Mike Leach has announced that Ma- son Miller, Matt Brock, Steve Spurrier, Jr., and Tyson Brown have all been added to the Cou- gar football staff. With the most recent additions the 2018 coach- ing staff is complete, it was re- ported. Brock and his wife Alyssa are both Holton High School gradu- ates. “We are excited to have our coaching staff finalized and in Pullman,” said coach Leach. “The amount of interest in our program was overwhelming, validating that we continue to be heading in a positive direc- tion. With the most recent hires we were able to secure some great football coaches who are hard-working, great recruiters Matt Brock and share a similar vision for success.” Brock was promoted to inside For the 2018 season, the WSU linebackers coach early in the coaching staff will include 2014 season following the de- Leach, Miller (offensive line), parture of defensive coordinator Brock (special teams), Spurrier Matt Wallerstedt and served in Jr. (outside receivers), Tracy that capacity during the remain- Claeys (defensive coordinator), der of that season. Holton freshman Jake Barnes is shown above facing the camera as he competes at the Class 4A state Kendrick Shavers (safeties), westling tournament at Salina last weekend. Barnes competed in the 106-pound class He went to Texas Tech fol- Darcel McBath (cornerbacks), lowing two seasons at Baker Photo by Michael Powls Eric Mele (running backs, a University (2011-12), his alma change after spending the past mater, where he served as a three seasons at special teams), graduate assistant coach, over- Dave Nichol (inside receivers), seeing the team’s linebackers Jeff Phelps (defensive line), and assisted Baker defensive Ken Wilson (linebackers) and coordinator Jason Thoren in the Tyson Brown(strength and con- coaches’ booth on game day. ditioning). Brock graduated from Baker Brock arrives in Pullman hav- in 2011 while majoring in phys- ing spent the past two seasons at ical education. Brock is married Bowling Green, where he served to his wife, Alyssa. as special team’s coordinator Current Falcons coach Mike and worded with linebackers. Jinks was an assistant at Texas In 2017, Brock was a nomi- Tech. Current Washington State nee for the prestigious Broyles coach Mike Leach also coached Award, given to the top assistant at Texas Tech. coach in the country. His special teams units ranked among the nation’s top 20 in three differ- ent categories: net punting aver- age (4th), kickoff return defense (3rd) and punt return defense (20th). In his first season at BGSU, Brock’s special teams ranked No. 1 nationally in kickoff de- fense, third in net punting aver- age and No. 28 in punt return de- fense. Punter Joseph Davidson was a two-time Ray Guy Award semifinalist, in 2016 was a first team Academic All-American, and was named fourth team All- American by Phil Steele. Prior to BGSU, Brock spent three seasons at Texas Tech as a defensive quality control as- sistant. He also coached the de- fensive line in the Texas Bowl against LSU in 2015.

Holton freshman Konnor Tannahill is shown above facing the camera as he competes at the Class 4A For more local sports, state wrestling tounament at Salina last week. Tannahill competed in the 182-pound class. Maxine’s Estate Sale turn to Page 15 of Photo by Michael Powls ______400 Banner Rd. this issue. Holton Thanks! RV girls beat Oskaloosa March 1, 2, 3 Holton hosting 4A-DII sub-states in Class 3A sub-state play By Ali Holcomb in double digits, Tamo Thomas The Holton girls will take a 15-5 overall record into the first Despite some “nervous en- (14 points), Marlissa Jordan (11 Holton Elementary round of the Class 4A, DII sub-state basketball tournament ergy” last night during the first points) and Mary Broxterman that will be played here in town starting Thursday. round of 3A sub-state action in (10 points). The team was 6 of Hoyt, the Lady Panthers basket- 11 at the free throw line. Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Seeded No. 3 in the tourney, the Wildcats will play No. 2 (for children who will be 5 years old seed Marysville (15-4 overall) in the 7:30 p.m. game Thurs- ball team defeated Oskaloosa, “We need to do a better job day. 55-34, and advance to the next of getting stops on defense and on or before August 31, 2018) No. 1 seed Clay Center Community (18-1 overall) will round in the tournament. playing good half court defense. play No. 4 seed Rock Creek-St. George (3-17) at 6 p.m. here Royal Valley will play St. I think that will be a big key Thursday evening. Marys at 7:30 p.m. Friday at for us on Friday,” Porter said. Kindergarten Parent Night The winners of those two games will play here at 6 p.m. Silver Lake. St. Marys is seeded “We’ll need to be able to defend Thursday, March 8th 6:00pm-7:00pm at HES Saturday to determine the sub-state champion. Only sub- second in the tournament, and and rebound consistently, which state champion teams advance to the state tournaments. RV is seeded third. we’ve worked on really hard in Information regarding kindergarten readiness, --- “We made some really good practice.” enrollment procedures, and processes will be The Holton boys will take an 11-9 overall record into the plays, but we also took some In other tournament action shared with families. Class 4A, DII sub-state tournament that will be played here rushed shots,” head coach Kyle last night, St. Marys defeated starting Friday. Porter said of last night’s game. McLouth, 47-23. Mission Val- “I think we’ll be more comfort- ley defeated Perry-Lecompton, Kindergarten Round Up The No. 3 seeded Wildcats will play No. 2 seeded Marys- th ville (16-3) at 7:30 p.m. here on Friday evening. able Friday.” 53-25. Rossville defeated Silver Friday, April 20 8:00am-10:30am or The No. 1 seeded Rock Creek-St. George (18-2) will play The Panthers led the first Lake, 60-39. 11:30am-2:00pm at HES No. 4 seed Clay Center Community here at 6 p.m. quarter 10-4 and were up 22-12 Mission Valley will play Ross- The winners of those two games will play here at 7:30 p.m. at the half. ville at 6 p.m. Friday at Silver Students will have the opportunity to meet the on Saturday to determine the sub-state champion team. “We had a lot of turnovers, Lake. teachers, engage with peers and enjoy rotational and we didn’t execute as well as The championship game will be activities during their kindergarten visit. Parents can we like,” Porter said. held at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Silver register their incoming kindergartner for an AM or The Lady Bears continued to Lake. fight in the second half, with six Royal Valley has a 13-7 overall PM Kindergarten Round up session by attending the RV coach proud of Panthers at state record. Oskaloosa ended its season Kgt Parent Night or by calling the HES office. points in the third quarter and 6-15. Royal Valley head wrestling Spencer said. “Brian was able to 16 in the last eight minutes. The RV: 10-12-16-17 – 55 coach Doug Spencer said he beat McLinden earlier this sea- Panthers answered with 16 in Oskaloosa: 4-8-6-16 – 34 son. This time, Brian scored the Pre-Enrollment Packets was proud of the two Panther the third and 17 in the fourth. Individual statistics th wrestlers who qualified for the first takedown, but got a little “Oskaloosa played extremely RV: T. Thomas 6 2-3 14, Jordan Due to HES by April 20 Class 3A-2A-1A State Wres- over anxious trying a move that hard, and they muddied up the 5 (1) 0-1 11, Broxterman 3 4-4 10, Copies of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records tling Tournament at Hays last would cost him a reversal and game by pressuring us and forc- Thompson 3 0-0 6, K. Thomas 3 0- and current health assessment can be turned in at any time eventually the match. Wrestling ing us to play at a pace that was 2 6, Stithem 2 0-0 4, K. Ogden 1 and are required to be on file by the first day of school. weekend. 0-0 2, Shopteese 1 0-1 2. Totals 24 In the 160-pound class, Royal out the back, too, Brian did not too fast for us,” Porter said. “On wrestle his best and lost a tight (1) 6-11 55. Valley junior Bryce Garrison a scale of one to 10, we played Oskaloosa: Pfau 4 6-10 14, Re- More information and Pre-Enrollment packets can be found at went up against Plainville soph- match 1-3 in sudden victory most of the game at a 12 instead gan Curry 3 3-4 9, Courter 3 0-3 6, www.holtonks.net or at Holton Elementary School. omore and eventual state run- overtime.’’ of really settling in and playing Rockhold 1 1-2 3, Bassett 1 0-0 2, ner-up Jordan Finnesy and lost Shane finished with a 36-10 at a controlled pace.” Reese Curry 0-2 0, Adams 0 0-2 0. Call Suzie Conger with any questions at 364-3251. in a 14-2 major decision, then record. The Panthers had three players Totals 12 10-23 34. was eliminated in the consola- tion brackets with a 5-4 decision Jackson Heights FFA Alumni invite you to join us for loss to Minneapolis senior Ke- agon Williamson. Garrison finished with a 34-12 CATTLE SONOGRAMMING record this season. In the 285-pound class, RV Thursday, March 15 • 5:30 p.m. Supper • 6-8 p.m. Program senior Brian Shane won his Holton Livestock Exchange • 13788 Highway K16, Holton opening round match against Brewster junior Zack Johnson Ever wonder if you’re keeping the *Live Animal with a fall at 2:43, but lost in the right replacement heifers? Or when Demonstrations!* second round against Marion is the exact time to send finished senior Jarret McLinden in a fall animals to market? at 1:28. Shane was eliminated from Dr. Phil Bentz (Washington Animal Health contention in a 3-1 tie-breaker Center), leading expert in sonogramming against Minneapolis senior cattle, will give us the how, when and why! Chase Donovan. Please RSVP by March 8 to Kelsey Pagel at 785-364-6302, “Winning his first round match set up a rematch for 785-364-2195 or [email protected] Co-Sponsored by Jackson County Conservation District, Denison State Bank, Brian against the No. 4 ranked Straight Arrows 4-H Club & Holton Livestock Exchange. McLinden of Marion,’’ coach THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 8

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The and House of Representatives vote. maturity.” OPKS S Meadowlark District took 22 chambers to debate three issues “Taking part in the Senate Monday was then spent at local 4-H youth to this event. that Kansas legislators also helps me bring the legislation the capitol touring, sitting I SIC The 4-H members, ages 13- will be debating during the process to life. I enjoy debating in on the House session and 18, were participating in the 2018 session: gun control on and voting on actual bills. visiting with legislators and Celebrating 33 years in business! annual Citizenship In Action college campuses; hands-free When we started making other 4-Hers across the state. program, hosted by Kansas 4-H driving in school zones and the bill, we were somewhat The Meadowlark 4-Hers took o Most same day service Youth Development, to give construction zones and labeling confused where to even start, some time to visit the State 5 teenagers an opportunity to see of genetically modified foods. but we knew that we couldn’t Treasurer’s Office, where they how to make their voices heard In a mock Legislative session, allow people to be driving and toured the vault that holds all a rearaton Affordable Rates when important decisions need a bill in the House to require texting and using distractions of Kansas unclaimed safety to be made. hands-free driving in Kansas in a child- or construction deposit box inventory. They noce “The kids had a good time, school zones and construction zone,” said Cheyan Rokey, also spoke with State Treasurer Electronic Filing and they discussed issues that zones was introduced. After 4-Her from Sabetha, who has Jake LaTurner about his job oon ald are relevant to them and that sometimes heated debate, the been attending Citizenship In and the responsibilities of his the Legislature is actually original bill was amended in the Action for three years. office. 12818 33118 Come Talk To: debating in session this year,” House and eventually passed Madeline Rogers, Seneca “After writing their bills and said Sarah Keatley, Kansas 4-H by a vote of nearly two to one. 4-Her, said, “Attending CIA for being able to go to the capitol Not valid with any David Donnelly EA event coordinator who helped Terry Holdren, the chief three years, I have learned how Sunday night, just us 4-Hers, other coupon or offer. sitting in the desks of our Brenda Lynch • Dennis Lemke legislators and being able to voice our opinion on the bills is Amber Vasquez • Jim Long the highlight of this event, I had Buck’s Grove Church no idea how much goes into passing a bill until I attended 1940 SW Gage Blvd., Call Ahead Or Just Walk In By Betty Bernritter Hymns sung were “Oh God, You and I have grown up in Citizenship In Action,” said Topeka, KS 66604 785-272-0004 On the second Sunday of Our Help In Ages Past,” “A a world which teaches us that Braden Bramhall of Seneca. Lent, Feb. 25, 2018, it was won- Charge To Keep I Have” and winning looks a certain way and derful to have a sunny morning “Faith Of Our Fathers.” losing looks another way. Some after all the ice. Don and Jean Boling chose people think when you die you Denny and Donna Ashcraft “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” have lost, but really you are a provided the recorded prelude as for their special. winner getting to be at the right well as Donna being song leader The gospel reading was from hand of Jesus. We just need to at Buck’s Grove United Method- Mark 8:31-38, and Pastor Char- listen, be in silence and know Call The ist Church. lotte chose “Silence To Know” who you are for Jesus. He is all Pastor Charlotte Milroy wel- for the title of her message. In for us. comed everyone, and after an- this scripture, Jesus is trying to Don Boling and Wayne Ri- nouncements, she led the con- tell His disciples that He was go- eschick were offertory ushers Experts! gregation in the call to worship, ing to die on the cross but would and the service closed by singing opening prayer and Psalm 22:25- rise in three days. Peter has a “God Be With You Till We Meet 31. Pastor Charlotte also read hard time believing that suffer- Again.” scripture from Genesis 17:1-7, ing and dying is a winning situ- Bible study followed immedi- Construction/Excavating 15-16 and Romans 4:13-25. ation. ately after worship service. Appliances Automotive Jayhawk TV RON KIRK’S Circleville Senior Executives & Appliances BODY SHOP Kyle Construction New Construction; Remodeling; Kitchens; The Circleville Senior approved, and Dixie Mannell Barbara Hutchinson, We sell the best and Executives met on Feb. 19. gave the treasurer’s report. who is on the Area Aging Baths; Painting; Tile work; Electric; Plumbing; President Key Wykert led There was no old business, Council, gave a brief report on service the rest! Auto Glass the group in the Pledge of but the new business was legislation being considered by Decks; Doors & Windows; Landscaping Allegiance. Dale Askren the election of officers for the Kansas Legislature. Chief Frame Machine said the blessing. 2018. Those elected were Hutchinson discussed three FREE Computerized Estimates Guests introduced were Sharon Cochren, president; bills, Senate Bill 300, House Complete Auto Body & Painting FREE ESTIMATES/Insured Nicole DeVader, Leslie Shupe, Ken Wykert, vice president; Bill 2154 and House Bill 2592. Joyce S. Essman, Michelle Barbara Hutchinson, secretary; Evelyn Allen, who formerly 501 Vermont • Holton, KS • 364-2931 1-785-364-3606 • Holton, KS McClintock Ramage and Roy and Dixie Mannell, treasurer. served on the Silver Haired and Kay Hallauer. Evelyn Allen made the Legislature, helped explain the 435 New York motion to pay the bills for Medicaid expansion and the Twenty members and Holton, KS 66436 OPEN SUNDAYS LaVerne Clark Construction guests were in attendance renting the Circleville Lodge hearings that members were - Soil Conservation Contractor - for the fried chicken meal, Hall and for purchasing encouraged to attend. (785) 364-2241 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. fried chicken from the Trails Ken Wykert serves on the Any and all types of dirt work. furnished by the organization, [email protected] (785) 945-6741 with everyone bringing a Cafe and paper products. The board for the Area Aging, Open Seven Days A Week motion was approved. which meets in Hiawatha. (785) 935-2345 side dish of dessert, salad or Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. vegetable. Other business included Hutchinson plans to attend Bruce Shaw After music by Jim Baxter plans for the March 19 annual Older Kansans Day to Owner and friends, Michelle and meeting, which will be held be held at the State Capitol on Holton Auto Parts Roy, the group had a business at the Circleville Lodge March 14. 410 Penn., Holton, KS meeting. Hall. It will be a St. Patrick’s A benefit for Gary and (East side of Square) Barbara Hutchinson, theme, and the menu will Carolyn Bell is being held Attorney secretary, read the minutes include corned beef and on March 14 at the Jackson cabbage and the trimmings County Courthouse to purchase 364-3136 Chris Gross, Owner 12423 Memory Lane from the Nov. 16 meeting, (785) 364-5600 Holton, KS 66436 which was held at the Holton fixed by the organization. a wheelchair-accessible van. Christopher T. Etzel Senior Citizens Center. Gary Bell and Friends will be The meeting was adjourned General Practice Attorney At Law The minutes were read and the entertainment. at 2 p.m. Electrical Specializing in juvenile criminal, traffic, Haug will and probate law 307 Leonard, P.O. Box 23 Onaga, KS 66436 Construction 785-889-4192 • Fax 785-889-4181 Montgomery Electric Public Notice • Breaker Box Upgrades • Residential or Commercial • New Construction Inc. (First published in The Holton • Service Calls • Electrical Maintenance ton, named Executor under All creditors are notified to 15+ Years Experience! • Basement Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Jason Belveal the Last Will and Testament exhibit their demands against Attorney-at-Law 17250 214th Rd. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.) Locally owned • 785-215-2829 Excavation of Fred N. Schumaker, de- the said estate within four (4) Family Law • Divorce • Child Support ceased, praying the instru- months from the date of the Criminal Defense • Traffic • Dump Truck Service IN THE DISTRICT COURT ment dated September 17, first publication of this notice 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 • Pond Work OF JACKSON COUNTY, 2012, and attached thereto as provided by KSA 59-2236 Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 Prairie KANSAS be admitted to probate and and amendments thereto, or • Waterline & Petition Pursuant to record as the Last Will and if the identity of the creditor is Electric LLC Sewer Installation K.S.A. Chapter 59 Testament of the decedent; known or reasonably ascer- “The power to do it right!” and that Larry G. Thornton tainable, 30 days after actual Morrissey Law Office, Inc. • Sewer Cam In the Matter of the be appointed as Executor notice was given as provided Alexandria S. Morrissey, Attorney-at-Law Residential • Commercial • Service • Fill Sand, Rock, Estate of without bond and that Let- by law, and if their demands Wills • Trusts • Probate Estimates • Repairs Fred N. Schumaker, ters Testamentary be issued are not thus exhibited, they Adoption • Criminal Law Black Dirt, Clay, deceased to him. shall forever be barred. 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 Prairie Electric LLC Road Rock Hauled Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 614 W. 5th St., Holton, KS 66436 Call 785-231-4477 Case No. 2018- PR-9 You are hereby required Larry G. Thornton, [email protected] to file your written defenses Petitioner 364-3375 NOTICE OF HEARING AND thereto on or before March Computers NOTICE TO CREDITORS 12, 2018 at 8:30 a.m., of said Submitted and Approved by: Steve & John Haug day, in said Court, in the City Dennis A. White, #12108 13136 222nd Rd., THE STATE OF KANSAS of Holton, in Jackson Coun- White Law Office Computer Service Holton, KS 66436 TO ALL PERSONS CON- ty, Kansas, at which time 120 West 5th Street, “We make Service calls” WOW! CERNED: and place said cause will be P.O. Box 445 The Computer Doctors A business directory ad this heard. Should you fail there- Holton, Kansas 66436 364-9300 • 907 W. 4th St., Holton size costs just $4.10 per week You are hereby notified that in, judgment and decree will 785-364-3971 In Print. Online. Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in The Holton Recorder! on the 9th day of February, be entered in due course Attorney for Petitioner Web page: thecomputerdrs.com www.holtonrecorder.net 2018, a Petition was filed in upon said petition. said Court by Larry G. Thorn- WL14t3 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 10 Friday is Read Across America Day Harris Auction Service Friday, March 2, is Dr. Se- uss’ birthday and will be cel- ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ebrated all around America as part of the National Education Saturday, March 31, 2018 Association’s 20th annual Read Holton Livestock Exchange Inc. • 1/2 Mile East of Holton, KS on K-16 Hwy. Across America Day. The event was the brainstorm of a group of NEA members on CONSIGN NOW! a small reading taskforce. They liked the idea of creating a day Selling Tractors, Vehicles, Construction Equipment, to celebrate reading much like what we do to celebrate sports teams and other school activi- Machinery, Shop Equipment, Livestock Equipment, ties. What better day to do that All Types of Ag-Related Items than on the birthday of the be- IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL IN THIS AUCTION, PLEASE CONTACT US EARLY loved children’s book author Dr. Seuss? FOR PROPER ADVERTISING. SALE BILL DEADLINE – MARCH 7. On March 2, 1998, the first Dan and Larry Harris, Auctioneers • Dan 785-364-7137 • Larry 785-249-4236 and largest celebration of read- Sale Barn 785-364-4114 • [email protected] ing this country has ever seen For up-to-date information, visit our website: was held. www.holtonlivestock.com/auctions Holton schools will be partic- ipating in the celebration again this year. Teachers belonging to the local education associa- tion, HNEA, have been raising money to sponsor this event for REAL ESTATE AUCTION students. “Our committee has chosen 320 ACRES IN 2 TRACTS to provide some activities based around the Dr. Seuss book ‘One Thursday, March 15, @ 7:00 PM Suarez-Barnett Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,’” said Michelle Jones, one St. Marys Senior Center, 403 West Lasley St. Gus and Kristi Suarez and nursing from Benedictine Col- of the HNEA teacher members Alan and Kathy Barnett, all of lege in May 2017. She is em- organizing the activities. “We St. Marys, KS Holton, are pleased to announce ployed as a registered nurse at have guest readers signed up to TRACT #1 TRACT #2 the Stormont-Vail Health NICU the upcoming marriage of their visit every one of the elemen- 160 Acres Pasture and Potential Home 160 Acres pasture, Brome Hay and Crop in Topeka. tary classrooms.” children, Hanah Jean Suarez Sites, Eastern Pottawatomie County, KS Ground, Western Jackson County, KS and Bryce Thomas Barnett. Bryce graduated from Holton HNEA will also be provid- Hanah is the granddaughter High School in 2011. He gradu- ing Goldfish crackers for all el- 4 miles north of St. Marys with Hwy 63 Located at NW corner of 158th Rd and B of Bob and Nancy VanDonge ated from Benedictine College ementary students to enjoy dur- and Diamond Rd frontage. There is an old Rd. The pasture is cross fenced into 3 of Soldier and the late Gaston in May 2015 with a bachelor’s ing snack time on Friday. home site with all utilities available. Rural grazing units with brome and native grass. and Sarah Suarez of Richmond, degree in business manage- “Students will be taking pic- ment. In May 2017, he earned water meter, sewer lagoon, Westar Electric One large pond & one small pond plus Ind., as well as the great-grand- tures in the photo booth, read- spring water. 14 acres of mostly creek daughter of Maxine VanDonge his master’s degree in business ing Dr. Seuss books and voting and gravel driveway. The pasture has 2 of Holton. administration. He is currently on their favorite one in library small ponds and well water. bottom crop ground. Much of the Brome Bryce is the grandson of the agriculture loan officer at class,” said Annie Brock, a has been used for hay ground. Howard and Crystelle Barnett The Farmers State Bank of HNEA member who oversees of Holton and the late Gary and Holton and is co-owner of Bar- the libraries for Holton schools. Seller: Teresa E. Zima Estate Patricia Kearney of Atchison. nett Angus Ranch. “We hope to be able to share For more information, maps and photos go to: www.pearlrealestate.org Hanah graduated from Holton The couple will be married many of those photos with par- High School in 2013 and re- April 28 in Effingham and will ents and the community.” PEARL REAL ESTATE AND APPRAISAL SERVICE ceived her bachelor’s degree in make their home in Muscotah. The older students have not Dennis Rezac Auctioneer 785 456 4187 • Mike Pearl, Broke 785 256-5174 or 785 437 6007 been forgotten. Seven $10 gift cards to Barnes and Noble were Area students named to purchased by HNEA and will be given away through a drawing for grades six through 12. Harshaw Place Your Washburn President’s List Since its inception, NEA has Accounting & Washburn University of Brianna Boyett, Nicole increased resources to promote Topeka has announced its Darveaux, Hannah Deegan, reading throughout the year. Tax Service, LLC President’s List honorees for the Madeline Draper, Danica “We strive to promote read- Leesa M. Harshaw fall 2017 semester. Haverkamp and Sarah Kennedy. ing all year long. This is just a DEEE Mayetta: Ashley Cook, special day we have chosen to EA, PA, MBA, ARA, ABA, ATP To qualify for the President’s 111 S. Topeka Ave. • Holton, KS List, a student must be enrolled Mathew Slater and Jessica promote reading more public- in The Holton Recorder! in 12 hours of graded credits Wheeler. ly,” said Carol Hummel, HNEA 785-364-2387 Effingham: Ashley Gerety, member and reading specialist and earn a semester grade point Call for details – (785) 364-3141 average of 4.0. Alison Martin and Madison at Holton Elementary. Local students named to the Meeks. More information on Read Schedule your tax appointment. Thank You. President’s List include: Whiting: Cameron Thomas. Across America can be found at Holton: Jacob Andrews, nea.org. Gardener’s Corner Just getting things started Call The By Sandra M. Siebert but it’s well worth it. I put time frame and now hold some Experts! “Cab- enough plants in the ground that evening and weekend classes, bages, it would require a small fortune making it easier for people to broccoli, to buy them all. A $3 packet of- commit. radic- ten provides enough seeds for I have never regretted join- Heating & Cooling Plumbing Tax & Accounting chio…” several years. ing up. My favorite activities No, this I not only save money by are those in which I can interact is not an- starting my own, but I get to with the public to share infor- other ver- choose what varieties to plant. mation, teach and even learn. Bell Plumbing, Inc. PAUL HEINEN & sion of the I’ve now got four varieties of I’m a member of the speakers’ Plumbing & Water Conditioning ASSOCIATES, INC. folk song cabbage and three varieties bureau (last year I gave two Heating & Cooling Accounting and Tax Service “Scarbor- of radicchio growing, as well presentations on starting seeds), Holton 364-4434 as three different bok choys. I I’ve hobnobbed at the farmers Paul J. Heinen ough Fair,” 785-364-4700 Holton, Kansas “Service is our first thought” with vege- couldn’t get that much variety if market, worked with gardeners table names replacing “Parsley, I depended on the local nurser- at a local food pantry, manned VALLEY FALLS Sage, Rosemary and Thyme…” ies. a table at our spring fair and Storage Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday morning last Starting seeds is relatively worked our horticulture hotline Don Ash & Son Sat.: 8 a.m. - noon week, to fill time while some- simple. You need some kind of (which operates April through eatin oolin Phone: 945-3245 one set up a Power Point report, growing medium (potting soil October). • Carrier • Lennox Self Storage the Douglas County Extension or a soilless starting mix), con- The hotline often offers me HOLTON Master Gardeners president tainers, warmth, and once the opportunities to learn, as often 785-364-2417 Security Lighting & Fence 102 W. 5th St., Suite 2 asked who had already started seeds sprout, light. Of course the questions called in are out Check our low prices By appointment only Located: 134th Rd. & 75 Hwy. seeds and what had we started. you need to know when to start of my area of expertise. Last Hoyt, KS I answered with the first three the seeds and when you can year, I had to research vari- (785) 986-6137 that popped into my head, hesi- plant out the little ones. The ous questions on trees, as well Locksmith Harshaw Accounting tating to list the rest. I didn’t seed packets, catalogs, Exten- as identify mysterious insects. & Tax Service, LLC want to appear to be bragging. sion office and many online Why doesn’t anyone call about TEMPERATURE Tax Prep & Planning: Personal - However, I could have gone sources offer that information. growing vegetables or herbs on Business - Farm - Corporate - on to add, “…cardoon, marjo- Or ask a local Master Gar- my shift? Controlled Mini-Storage Leesa M. Harshaw MBA, PA, EA, ECS, ABA, ATP ram, lettuce, cilantro, bok choy, dener. If that person doesn’t Following each monthly For your valuables that are onions and leeks.” know, they can probably steer meeting, we can stay for an Hawley 111 S. Topeka, Holton, KS • (785) 364-2387 unable to resist heat & cold. Fax: (785) 364-4688 The day after the meeting, I you toward another Master “advanced education” topic. [email protected] started celeriac (like celery, but Gardener who can help. The Various other learning oppor- Lock & Key Just S. of Holton on Old 75 Hwy. Clergy - Eldercare - Retirement. you use the root), orange thyme, mission of Douglas County tunities also are made avail- (Old Eagle’s Hall) Bookkeeping & Payroll Services. purple bok choy, winter savor, Extension Master Gardeners able throughout the year, in- and various medicinal herbs. (EMG) and other counties’ cluding some online webinars. (785) 305-1439 John McManigal (785) 969-6400 This week I’ll get the peppers, EMG programs is to educate If you don’t feel comfort- Tool Repair eggplants and celery going. the public on horticultural is- able teaching the public, you (You mean, it’s March already?) sues ranging from lawn care can serve the Master Garden- DJ Hawley, owner Holton Recorder I love starting my own trans- to vegetable gardening to ers program in a variety of BNT plants, even though it means management of trees. support roles, such as helping 364-3141 Nail Gun & Tool Repair pulling our large truck out of the We find various ways to bring maintain our demonstration Bill Darveaux • 785.305.1970 garage so I can get to the light information to the public, such gardens; or a non-educational In Print. Online. Email: [email protected] shelves on which the plant ba- as setting up informational public service, such as collect- www.holtonrecorder.net Roofing Your local specialist on nail gun bies will grow. After I wheel out booths at farmers markets, hold- ing produce from vendors at the sales, service, and repair! the tall shelves I clean off many ing our Spring Fair, providing end of each week’s farmers mar- months’ worth of accumulated speakers on various topics at ket for donation to a local food Meat Processing spider webs, onion skins and the request of individuals and pantry. Many opportunities for Tree Service dirt. Finally, I wheel them into organization, and so on – all at service and learning exist. the house and situate them by no charge. Smaller counties don’t have Holton Meat Processing 28 the windows, close to an out- When my husband first sug- their own EMG programs, but 701 N. Arizona Ave. let. I test the lights to make sure gested that I check out joining larger counties generally ac- olton, KCAT Tree Service, LLC all eight of the four-foot fluo- the program, I was reluctant. cept enrollment from bordering 785-364-2331 • TREE REMOVAL AND TRIMMING rescent fixtures are in working I already had plenty of things counties. I am just one of many Hours: M-F • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - noon • REASONABLE RATES order. Only then are the shelves to keep me busy just tending Douglas County EMG mem- Custom Processing & Retail • FREE ESTIMATES ready to receive the first of the the garden… so I thought. bers who do not live in Douglas • INSURED plant babies. But I checked it out anyway County. • STUMP GRINDING Once I’m done using the and signed up to take the class, Keep your ears and eyes open • ALSO OFFERING TREE AND shelves for plants (about mid- which had me at the Extension for the next EMG class near Thanks for reading BRUSH REMOVAL FROM April or so) I return them to the office for an entire day each you. You can grow up to be a PASTURES. garage, where they later serve week for 13 weeks from Au- Master Gardener, too. Just like your hometown newspaper • WE OPERATE A SKID STEER W/ATTACHMENTS. as curing racks for garlic, on- gust through October and into my plant babies, all you need is ions, and sweet potatoes. November. That was in 2013, a good growing medium, some Ken Honig It sounds like a lot of work, and they’ve since shortened the light and the right care. THE HOLTON RECORDER! 785-305-0295 ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 11 Potawatomi UMC Washburn By Ilene Dick was based on the text from Luke Sunday, Feb. 25, was a beau- 4:1-13. Even as you search for lists fall tiful sunny day, a blessing to be answers, protect. warmer and not as icy or snow- March 4 is the Topeka District ing. UMW spring meeting at Holton graduates Pastor Howard opened the First United Methodist Church. Washburn University service at Potawatomi United March 11 is UMCOR Sunday, has recently announced Methodist Church to begin the formerly known as One Great the names of several local celebration of the second Sun- Hour of Sharing. A special of- students who graduated in day of Lent. Joys and concerns fering will be taken. Daylight the fall of 2017. were expressed. Saving Time will also begin “Washburn University Pastor Howard’s cousin died. March 11. has outstanding students, Please keep the Moore fam- Congratulations to Kolby and I am confident they ily in prayers. Prayers are also Roush placing third at the 4A will go on to do great requested for Pam Daugherty wrestling tournament held in things in their careers,” fighting migraine headaches. Salina on Feb. 23-24. said Dr. Jerry Farley, It’s good to know that Ben Lutz Betty Bowser attended a baby Washburn University is home now and doing well fol- shower for Elisha Bowser on president. lowing heart surgery. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the home Area graduates include: A reminder was given of the of Steve and Celia Bowser. Goff: Evan Hermesch, reception at the Warren Pugh Marjean and Jim Shenk en- bachelor of science degree home on March 4 in celebration joyed having Jeff Shenk and in criminal justice, law en- of Earline Pugh’s 90th birthday McKenzie spend the day with forcement. between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The them last week. Jeff was doing Havensville: Whitnea occasion is also including the some work for his parents and Magnett, bachelor of sci- welcome home for Darby Com- McKenzie was off school three ence degree in nursing. er, who returned home from his days last week due to weather. Holton: Ross Boeck- service duty in Poland on Sun- Lily Hall and her daughter, man, associate of lib- day, Feb. 25. Both are joys oc- Heather, went to Stormont-Vail eral studies degree, lib- casions. Hospital on Sunday afternoon eral studies; and Madison Acolyte was Martha Roush. to spend time with Heather’s Matzke, bachelor of sci- Tina Pugh served as liturgist, baby boy, Kairo. Kairo has been ence degree in nursing. reading from John 5:24. Martha in ICU, but now weighs six Hoyt: Alexander Roush gave the special, sharing pounds. Prayers are with him Ruecker, associate of lib- interesting facts about George that he will soon go home. eral studies degree, liberal Washington and Abraham Lin- Pastor Howard Sudduth studies. coln, who both celebrated Feb- stopped by for a visit with Ron- Mayetta: Kevin Decker, ruary birthdays. ald and me on Wednesday eve- associate of liberal studies Hymns for the service were ning, Feb. 21. degree, liberal studies; and “Only Trust Him,” “Open My Tisha Prather, associate of Eyes That I May See” and arts degree in computer “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” information science. Music was provided by Tina Muscotah: Logan Bow- Pugh and Ann Wilkening. Jim en, associate of science Shenk was offertory usher. degree in industrial tech- Pastor Howard’s message ti- nology. tled “Struggle With The Devil” Circleville news By Jeannie Arnold Russell, but he had lived most On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Melvin of his life in the Netawaka area. Askren hosted the AYLI bridge Leland Orrin Singer, 72, from club with all eight members Huntsville, Ala., died Feb. 19. attending. Another entry from His parents were Orrin and Vera ______former member Maurine Akright Singer. He graduated Spencer’s secretary’s book was from Holton High School but Automobiles enjoyed. She signed her name attended Circleville for a few “The Scribbley Scribe.” This years, too. is always enjoyed as we can In 1979 he went to work Clothing see what they did “back in the for Boeing, where he was day.” employed at the time of his A dessert of delicious death as a project manager on NORTHAuto RepairTOPEKA brownies and ice cream was the International Space Station. enjoyed. After three rounds of In 2010, he was honored by bridge the group adjourned and NASA for his contribution for Thersa Wade was high with Pat the US Space Program. He is Home Exteriors Hasenkamp second high. The survived by his wife of 49 years, BUSINESS CARD March 13 meeting will be held two children, Bryan and Allison at the home of Jane Coverdale. Singer, and three grandchildren. Jim Childers Allen and Mary Jo Fernkopf That thin glaze of ice on Paint Phil Childers traveled to Branson, Mo., on Friday morning, Feb. 23, was DIRECTORY Friday, Feb. 16. They attended deceiving enough that I fell, the funeral of Allen’s cousin, resulting in a fractured wrist Trailer Sales and Service Janice McGinnis Derfeldt, on that has been very painful (and Saturday, Feb. 17, and returned causing me to type this news home the following Sunday. with one hand). Neighbors and Don and Deloris Beam had a our church family have been Restaurants very enjoyable day in Topeka on very helpful with food and Monday, Feb. 19. They met and offers of help. That’s just one of enjoyed lunch with their son the things I love about living in ChiropractorCOUPON and daughter-in-law, Gary and a small town. 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1934 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66608 Dr. John E. Chance, D.C. Phone: 785�232�2767 Fax 785�232�1927 Email: [email protected] 1835 N. Topeka Blvd, Ste 209 Phone: 785-234-0900 Topeka, KS 66608 Fax: 785-234-5832 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 12 Bowden Netawaka United Methodist named state Street repairs discussed By Mary E. Edwards All joined in the congregational­ to keep, a time to throw away; a FCCLA officer Sunday, Feb. 25 was a prayer led by Pastor Young. time to be silent, a time to speak, frosty but pleasant morning at The prayer hymn “We Walk etc. Many years ago seeds were at Delia City meeting Netawaka Unit­ed Methodist By Faith” was sung, followed planted in the church, and its By Isabel Bogowith the printer will not print Church with sunshine and the by silent prayer, the pastor’s members enjoy fruits from that Delia City Clerk without thick black lines on promise of warmer weather. prayer and the Lord’s Prayer and planting. The church also has Delia Mayor Don the pages. Council members Marcia Robertson distributed the response, “Care Chorus.” the responsibility­ of planting Trimble called the Feb. 5 discussed whether to repair new “Upper Room” devotionals. The doxology, “Praise God through Christian education and meeting of the Delia City the printer or purchase­ a Frederika Mullins lighted the From Whom All Blessings missions in order that the next Council to order at 7:01 new one. Scott moved to altar candles as a recording Flow,” was sung after the generation can reap the benefits. p.m. Present were Trimble have Kelsey Palmer from of “His Name Is Wonderful” offering was collected. The We don’t give up, we have hope. and council members St. Marys Computers and played. Verona Grannell was in scripture lesson was Mark 8:31- In the day’s scripture, Jesus Evelyn Shibler, Zacary Printing look at the printer. charge of recorded music, and 35, in which Jesus predicts His taught His disciples about His McCullough, Dean Scott, Meltz seconded and the Everett Mullins was of­fertory death. coming death and resurrection. Denise Meltz and Molly mo­tion carried. usher. Pastor Young’s sermon was Jesus had the power to escape a Robb, along with City Bogowith presented Worship leader Marilyn “Deny Yourself And Follow Me.” terrible death, but He prayed to Treasurer Nikki Dohrman, the council with Delia’s Banaka gave the welcome and Pastor Young told of helping his God, “Thy will be done.” He set City Attorney Scott Hesse, water loss report for 2017. announce­ments. Condolences grandparents on their farm when His mind on God’s will. City Clerk Isabel Bogowith Delia’s water loss in 2017 are extended to the family of he was a small boy in South Jesus said “Deny yourself, take and visitors Adam and was 18.6 percent. Doris Widerburg, who will be Korea. He knew that the work up your cross and follow me.” Jennifer Mor­beto and Linda Dohrman told the buried Tuesday in Netawaka was hard, and a good harvest was That was not only a command, Linda Dohrman, represent­ council that checks from Cemetery. She was a relative of reward for hard work. but an invitation­ to the Kingdom ing Delia Pride. FEMA have been received. Royal Valley High School the Banakas. Rev. Younghwan Ecclesiastes 3 says there is of Heaven. How can we deny Nikki Dohrman Delia Pride is interested in junior Lindsey Bowden Won instructed­ those taking a time for everything: a time to ourselves? Think of God’s will presented the financial­ purchasing a new mower was named the state FC- the Lenten Bible study to read plant, a time to harvest; a time first. WWJD? report. Robb’s motion to with the remaining­ funds CLA Vice President of In- chapters 1 and 2 of the study pay bills and accept the that would be used by the dividual Programs last book before the Thursday­ night report as presented­ was city. Delia Pride and the weekend after complet- class. The first session was seconded by Meltz and ap­ City of Delia would split ing several interviews and cancelled due to icy conditions. Thursday, proved. the percentage owed after tests for the state office. Marilyn led the responsive call Scott asked how the using the money allotted She will serve in this role to worship, which was followed March 1 - city can raise its highway by FEMA. Bids must be throughout the next school by mo­ments of welcome and fund to work towards submitted to FEMA by year. Submitted photo friendship and the hymn of Saturday, re­placing streets in July to use the remaining praise, “O How I Love Jesus.” Delia. Council members $91,520.08 in funds. March 31 discussed the issues. Trim­ Bogowith spoke to ble said he will attend an council members­ about upcoming Jackson County setting up an Amazon ac­ 75% Commission meeting­ to count for the City of Delia Off the Bargain Room discuss the possibility of to use for ordering office orig. price rais­ing the highway fund. supplies. Robb’s mo­tion to Morbeto spoke to set up an Amazon account Blowout Sale! council members­ about for the city was seconded e Shoe Center, Inc. renting the community by Shibler and approved. Like us on Facebook center kitchen for daily Scott’s motion to have an Reg. Sale 422 Main Street, Seneca, KS • 785-336-2434 use Monday through inspec­tion done on Delia’s $ $ 422 Main Street, Seneca, KS • 785-336-2434 Saturday for several hours water tower was seconded Amana Washer or Dryer.... 449 389 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. a day. Council members by Robb and approved. $ discussed the pros and Robb’s motion to Whirlpool Dishwasher...... $ cons of the proposed ar­ adjourn the meeting at 499 399 rangement. 8:29 p.m. was seconded $ Hesse discussed progress by Meltz and approved. Whirlpool Chest Freezer.... $899 799 General Contractor made on late accounts The next regular council 22 cu. ft. that have been turned into meeting is scheduled for 7 $ $ collections. p.m. Monday, March 5, and Whirlpool Refrigerator...... 2,299 1,899 CH Bogowith informed the meeting is open to the French door, 4-door Chris Harris Construction council members­ that public. Specializing422 Main Street, inSeneca, New KS •Construction 785-336-2434 Check out our Traeger Grills! Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We repair iPhone screens! Remodeling • Additions • Metal Roofing DEADLINES ... NO JOB TOO SMALL! 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Dentistry Family Practice Optometry Optometry Optometry Dr. Brett Oxandale, Optometrist Experience Eye Care Excellence! 4123 S.W. Gage Center Drive, Suite 126 1603 W. 4th, Holton • www.chcsks.org Topeka, KS 66604 • PHONE (785) 273-6717 Clinic: 364-3205 • Fitness Center: 364-5775 Home Health: 1-800-622-6124 Leslie Gallagher, O.D., FAAO Providers: Comprehensive Eye Health Examination (Hours Effective Nicole Meerpohl, O.D. • David Allen, MD • Nancy Zidek, MD • Roline Campbell, APRN-BCJune 1, 2015.) Contact Lens, Glasses, Treatment of Eye Diseases • Jana Kramer, PA • Heather Myers, APRN Stacey Looper, O.D. Nicole Huey, APRN Most Insurance Plans Accepted • Comprehensive Family Eye Hours: M-Th: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Fri: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat: 8 a.m. - 12 noon Health Examinations HOURS: • Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye MONDAY – THURSDAY: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Muddy Creek Diseases & Injuries FAMILY FRIDAY: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Clinic, LLC • Emergency Treatment PRACTICE • Refractive Surgery Pre & Post Op. Netawaka, KS ASSOCIATES • Designer Eyewear Gallery Benjamin P. Rutherford, DDS Mental Health Mental Health • Guaranteed Contact Lens Success Michael Joel Hutchins, M.D. Program Carrie B. Peterson, DDS Clint Colberg, M.D. Michael Myers, DDS Keehn, MD • Two-Year Frame & Lens Warranty Erin Locke, M.D. • We accept Medicare Assignment Providing Comprehensive Dental Board Certified Family Physician Diane Newth, APRN Hope, Help and Health Care for Adults and Children & Most Insurance Plans Call 785-933-2000 Jamie Stuke, APRN KANZA 208 W. 4th St. • Holton Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ashley Reinecke, APRN Mental Health Center PROBLEM WITH 121 W. 4th St., Holton 785-364-4636 Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jill Collins, APRN 713 Idaho, Holton, Kan. ALCOHOL OR DRUGS? Kaylie Zimmerman, APRN 785-364-5000 Josh Moulin, P.A. 785-364-4536 Call After Hours Emergencies After hours crisis numbers: Home Health Bill Kinkade, P.A. Dr. Ron Cobb DMin LCAC Call 364-5888 785-742-3666 Addiction Therapist U-Smile! Holton Clinic 785-364-4536 www.lifetimeholton.com 1110 Columbine Drive • Holton, KS Call to be seen on the same day. Mark L. Underwood, at 785-305-0549 D.D.S. (785) 364-2126 Veterinary Orthodontics and Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - noon Dentofacial Orthopedics HOME HEALTH Banner Creek Animal Hospital 1100 Columbine, Pharmacy Pharmacy Full Service Small & Large Animal Practice Holton AGENCY Hoyt Clinic Fully Equipped Laboratory & 117 West 3rd • Hoyt, KS Call: (785) 273-2499 1110 Columbine Drive, Holton, KS Diagnostic Capabilities www.u-smile.com Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 22290 Hwy. 75 Let our expert nurses and therapy (785) 986-6630 ★ Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 364-4560 Holton M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. - CLOSED WED. WAL MART PHARMACY professionals assist you. Medical Pharmacy Dan A. Degenhardt, DVM Toll Free 1-866-986-6630 U.S. 75 Hwy. S. • Holton, KS Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone: (785) 364-9617 Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Holton Medical Center Wetmore Clinic Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1100 Columbine • Holton, KS 66436 323 2nd St. • Wetmore, KS AWESOME! Phone: 785-364-4619 (785) 364-2114 (785) 866-4775 Mon. - Fri. 8 - 6 • Sat. 8 - noon A business directory 364-2116 M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. - CLOSED WED. Bobbi McGrath - R. Ph. After hours: Hospice Frank Gilliland, R. Ph. ad this size Holton Community Pat Halton - R. Ph. Joseph Gilliland, Pharm. D. Jackson County Heather Crispin - R. Ph. Lesley Harris, R. Ph. costs just $8.20 Johnathan Schlodder, Pharm. D. Friends of Hospice Hospital Brooke Black - Pharm. D. WOW! per week in Working together with 1110 Columbine Drive • Holton, KS FREE DELIVERY! Holton Community Hospital Hospice. (785) 364-2116 A business directory ad this Supportive Care for Hospice patients, size costs just $4.10 per week The Holton Recorder! their caregivers and families. Toll Free 1-877-315-7291 785-364-9617 www.holtonhospital.com Advertising Pays! in The Holton Recorder! THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 13 Jackson County

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Starting salary is $9.16 Estimates. 785-851-0911. material, cookware, gardening adjustable by education and • A CDL drivers license with tanker endorsement tools, nutcracker, folding tables/ experience. Please go to www. SpecialSpecial Notice Notice chairs, lots of miscellaneous. (HAZMAT is helpful but not a requirement) nekcap.org for job description • A current medical card *Hours at the JCMA New AppliancesAppliances and application. Please Hope Center Food Pantry, submit application and proof • A clean, well mannered, friendly, appearance & attitude located at Fifth Street and We have appliance parts in of education to bpederson@ • Some working knowledge of semis, tankers & van trailers Wisconsin Avenue in the stock. Call Jayhawk TV & nekcap.org. NEK-CAP, Inc. is • Clean drug & alcohol record Holton First Christian Church Appliance at 364-2241. an equal opportunity employer. basement, are from 3 p.m. to Income package is based on experience. Farm LandFarm Land 6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more LawnLawn & Garden & Garden Bene�its & bonus program available. information, call 362-7021. CROP RENTAL: 47-acres BULK 100% Decorative river (Employee Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, *NEED A BANKRUPTCY? between Hoyt and Mayetta. rock. 785-851-0053. Disability Insurance, Investment Program) Call Fred, 785-383-1444. Payment options available. HOLTON GREENHOUSE: Paperwork can be done by mail. Pasture Pasture Starting Feb.15, Thursday- Free information. Euler Law General responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Saturday 11am-1pm (weather Traveling throughout the midwest delivering to farmers and ranchers Offices, LLP, Troy, KS 66087. FOR RENT: permitting). If we’re here, come Call (785)985-3561. We are APPROXIMATELY 40 acres of on in! 785-362-7070. Assisting with loading semis & trailers and packaging of products a debt relief agency. We help pasture land, fenced with small General maintenance of semis, trailers & farm equipment people file for bankruptcy relief pond, for grazing. Located on the OPEN TOP PLASTIC Farm and research work. Assist with facility maintenance under the Bankruptcy Code. West side of Holton near the city BARREL, $10; plastic feed water treatment plant. Available barrel w/lid, $20; steel oil *The Heart of Jackson Humane April 1, 2018 through October barrels, $20; heavy duty burn Call our HR Dept today! Society shelter is located at 31. Lessee is responsible for barrels, $25; 40-lb. bags coal, 414 E. Eighth St. in Holton and fence. Submit bid to Marlene $15; duck eggs, $2/dz. Holton, 800-635-4743 or 785-336-2121 is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wolfe, Community HealthCare 785-969-9167. Monday through Saturday and System, Inc. 120 W 8th, Onaga, Sure Crop, 877 US Hwy 36, Seneca, KS 66538 at other times by appointment. KS 66521 no later than 5p.m. For more information, call on March 21, 2018. If you have 364-5156. questions, please contact Eric Durable Medical Equipment Hay Hay Bjelland at (785)889-5284. FOR-SALE: Small square bales EmploymentEmployment Intake Coordinator of straw. 785-364-7109. We have an opening for a Community HealthCare System is seeking a Durable Antiques Center Manager in Jackson Antiques County Head Start Center. Medical Equipment (DME) Intake Coordinator. This OUR DOORS will be open Entry level salary is $13.35 on March 1st, 2nd and adjustable by education and position is primarily responsible for: 3rd, this Thursday through experience. Please go to www. • receiving communication from referral sources, Saturday, 10a.m. to 5p.m., at nekcap.org for job description Phoenix Rising Antiques and and application. Please customers and insurance companies; Collectibles, 108 E.4th St./ submit application and proof • assisting and obtaining accurate customer billing Hoyt. We have a wide variety of education to bpederson@ of merchandise including nekcap.org. NEK-CAP, Inc. is information as well as over-the-counter sales; glassware, furniture, pictures an equal opportunity employer. • maintaining compliance with insurance standards and much more, all priced to sell! DRIVERS NEEDED NOW! No and establishing and maintaining files with complete CDL, no credit? No problem! HouseholdHousehold Articles Articles Start a new career with Swift’s customer information; Job Placement! Call now! • assisting with the delivery of Oxygen to patient U H L - A P P L I A N C E S , 855-816-4207. SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FURNITURE: Refrigerators, homes and weekly check of equipment as needed. kitchen stoves, doors, windows, HELP-WANTED: Full-Time, sinks, handicap chairs, weekends included. Must be Successful applicants will have a valid Kansas Driv- scooters, hospital beds, electric able to lift 80-pounds, stock Full-time or Part-time Night Nurse ers License, one plus years of experience with DME or lift chairs, recliners, barrels. shelves, customer service. Shifts are 12 hrs. with 36 hrs. per week as FT. 785-969-9167/Holton. Includes benefits. Hours 9am- previous medical office experience preferred, knowl- 6pm. Pick up application at Approximately every 3rd weekend is required. Facility is edge of general office equipment, prior experience with BuildingBuilding Supplies Supplies Holton Farm-&-Home, 925 W 90% lift free. Supportive medical staff consists of five 6th/Hwy.75, Holton. automated inventory, billing and sales computer COAST-TO-COAST: Carports Family Practice Physicians. (order early before spring!), LOCAL CLASS A CDL software, and knowledge in all major insurance carrier garages, storage sheds, barns, Driver: End Dump or Hopper. Salary is comparable with area hospitals including livestock shelters, motor home Home nightly. Wages depend vacation, holiday, and sick time. Benefits include group reimbursement guidelines and eligibility for coverage carports, commercial buildings. on experience. Insurance by 3rd party payers. Dealer: George Uhl, Sr. available. 785-364-0499 or health and dental, pension plan, group life, disability, 785-969-9167/Holton. 785-223-2713. and numerous other benefits. For more information and to apply go to Employment Employment If interested apply online at www.sabethahospital.com www.chcsks.org and click on “Careers” or contact or contact Julie Holthaus, Human Resource Director at Human Resources at 785-889-5030. EOE 785-284-1584. TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN/LABORER Medical Technologist Community HealthCare System is seeking the following: Looking for a traffic technician/laborer to set up traffic control and stripe roads. Must be able to lift 60+ pounds, Medical Technologist: Full time position in hospital sandbags, pass drug testing, clean driving records, laboratory; BS in Medical Technology plus two years non-smoking environment. This will be PT and possibly experience; multiple positions available; fax resume to going FT in March for right candidate. $14/hour to start. 785-889-7163 or mail to Community HealthCare We are located around Effingham area. Contact us at System, 120 W. 8th Street, Onaga, KS 66521, Attn: 816-308-5026 or email [email protected] Human Resources Director. THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 14 The Holton Recorder REAL ESTATE Classifieds MARKETPLACE

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Buy it. Sell it. Find it. THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 15 Sub-State Playoffs Cobra boys hold off JCN 52-42 By Brian Sanders The Chargers opened the crowd on hand for the Cobras’ For the Jackson Heights game strong, outscoring the final game of the 2017-18- sea High School Cobra varsity boys Cobras 11-8 in the first quarter son on their own court was key basketball team, Tuesday’s 52- while the Cobras found them- to the win. 42 win over Jef­ferson County selves in foul trouble early,­ “As always, it was a great North in the first round of sub- Brown said. atmos­phere,” he said. “We love state play at home was a week “We battled through it, and playing at home in front of our overdue. we were able to get through rela- fans, band and student section.” “It was certainly a challenge tively OK,” he added. The winner of Friday’s Jack- after not playing for 11 days,” But after putting starting son Heights-Lyndon game will Cobras Head Coach Chris players back on the court in the play the winner of Friday’s Bur- Brown said regarding­ the vic- second quar­ter, the Cobras took lingame-Olpe game for the sub- tory over their Northeastern­ the lead on the strength of Kolby state championship at 7:30 p.m. Kansas League foe, whom they Rethman’s 10-point quarter to Saturday at Al­ma-Wabaunsee. were set to play on Feb. 20 until go up 26-21 at inter­mission and Scoring wintry weather intervened. held the line in the third quarter. Jackson Heights 8-18-10-16 52 “I thought we responded well, The Chargers started battling Jefferson Co. North 11-10-9-12 though,” Coach Brown added. “I back in the final frame, pulling 42 think everyone is ready for sub- to within four points of the Co- JHHS: Rethman 4 (3) 2-4 13, state. It’s the best time of the year bras, but Brown said his team Holl­iday 4 3-4 11, Dohl 4 1-2 9, to be playing basketball, and our played “good enough defense Thomas 4 0-2 8, Cooper Wil- kids en­joy the challenge.” to keep them at arm’s reach” for liams 1 4-8 6, Olberding 1 3-5 5. The fourth-seeded Cobra most of the second half of the Totals 18 (3) 13-25 52. boys, whose overall record now game. JCN: Lane 5 (1) 1-6 12, Sum- stands at 14-5, will make the “We got some good posses- mers 4 2-5 10, B. Fowler 2 (2) trip to Alma-Wabaunsee High sions and got the lead back up to 0-1 6, Gill 3 0-0 6, Kern 1 (1) School on Friday to continue 10 quickly,”­ he said. 0-0 3, McAfee 0 3-4 3, Budy 1 sub-state play at 6 p.m. against Rethman led the Cobras in 0-0 2. Totals 16 (4) 6-16 42. top-seeded and undefeated Lyn- scoring with 16 points, followed Class 2A Sub-State First Round don, currently at 20-0 on the by Brady Holliday with 11 Tuesday, Feb. 27 sea­son. points. Brown also cited Holli- Lyndon (1) 75, Wabaunsee “Lyndon is obviously very day’s work on the defensive­ side (8) 29 good,” Brown said. “They are of the ball as key to the Cobras’ Jackson Heights (4) 52, Jef- extremely athletic and well- win. ferson Co. North (5) 42 coached. We will need to protect “Brady will likely go down as Burlingame (2) 62, Madison/ the ball and get good shots on the best defensive player I have Hamil­ton (7) 48 offense and keep playing solid ever coached,” Brown said. Olpe (3) 74, Bishop Seabury defense like we have all year.” Brown also said that the (6) 64 Cardinal boys lose; girls advance By Michael Powls he said. “Honestly, it would be sub-state tournament battle with The Wetmore Cardinal boys nice to skip steps and go straight the Linn Lady Bulldogs. basketball team traveled to Ran- from losing to winning but we all The Lady Cardinals won this dolph on Monday, Feb. 26 for know that’s not possible. It’s all game 46-15 to improve their re- a sub-state tournament battle a process and I think we’re head- cord to 8-11. against Axtell. ing in the right direction. I look In the first half, Wetmore out- The Cardinals lost this game forward to taking a little break scored Linn 37-8. 59-46. At halftime, the Cardinals and getting back after it here In the second half, the Lady trailed the Eagles 34-26. In the with summer weights and sum- Cardinals outscored the Lady second half, Wetmore was out- mer ball.’’ Bulldogs 9-7. scored by the Eagles 25-20. Axtell 59, Wetmore boys 46 The Lady Cardinals will play The Wetmore boys finished Wetmore -8-18-14-6 – 46 again on Friday, March 2 at Ran- with record of 5-15. Axtell – 14-20-9-16 - 59 dolph against the Axtell Lady In other other sub-state first Wetmore – Hutfles 7 (1) 4-7 Eagles (10-9). round game at Randolph, Blue 21, Osterhaus 4 1-2 9, McQueen The sub-state title game will Valley beat Linn, 56-54. 0 (2) 2-2 8, Hladky-Bailey 0 (1) be played at 6 p.m. on Saturday. “It was a tough game,’’ head 0-0 3, Schumaker 0 (1) 0-0 3, Wetmore girls 46, Linn 15 coach David Martin said after the Vance 1 0-1 2. Totals 12 (5) 7-12 Wetmore – 25-12-9-0 – 46 Axtell game. “We didn’t capital- 46. Linn – 8-0-6-1 - 15 ize on the opportunities that we Axtell – J. Porting 2 (2) 10-11 Wetmore – R. Osterhaus 6 did have. We had too many turn- 20, N. Buessing 4 4-4 12, J.J. Hart 2-4 14, J. Henry 0 (3) 2-2 11, A. overs and we were outshot from 3 5-6 11, Q. Buessing 0 (1) 3-4 6, Bloom 2 (2) 0-0 10, J. Shumaker the free throw line 31-11. There’s Thornton 2 1-2 5, M. Buessing 0 0 (2) 0-0 6, A. Flowers 0 (1) 0-0 the difference in the game.’’ (1) 0-2 3, D. Buessing 0 2-2 2. 3, M. Henry 1 0-0 2. Totals 9 (8) Overall, coach Martin said, he Totals 11 (4) 25-31 59. 4-6 46. was pleased with his team’s ef- Other sub-state boys games Linn – S. Ohlde 4 1-4 9, E. fort. coming up are: Bott 1 2-2 4, F. Beikman 1 0-2 2. “I was pleased. We just had March 1 Totals 6 (0) 3-8 15. too many mental mistakes to St. Xavier vs. Blue Valley Other Girls games coming up win a game at the high school Southern Cloud vs. Axtell are: level. I thought we made good ——— March 2 strides this season. We competed The Wetmore Lady Cardinals Axtell vs. Wetmore in most of all ball games when varsity girls basketball team trav- Southern Cloud vs. Blue Val- last year we got blown out a lot,’’ eled to Randolph last night for a ley

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(Published in The Holton Jackson County, Kansas NOW THEREFORE, BE IT Public Notice Recorder, Holton, Kan., on RESOLVED, on this 26th day Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.) WHEREAS the Jackson of February, that the above (Published in The Holton County, Kansas, containing RESOLVED, on this 26th day County Planning Commission zoning request be Approved Recorder, Holton, Kan., on 36 lots and including any of February, that the above JACKSON COUNTY, after advertising and holding based on the best interests Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.) shown easements, building zoning request be Approved KANSAS a public hearing on subject of the surrounding commu- set-back lines or restrictions. based on the best interests Board of County application on the 8th day of nity support as well as the JACKSON COUNTY, of the surrounding commu- Commissioners February 2018, submitted county at large. KANSAS WHEREAS the Jackson nity support as well as the the following report and rec- Board of County County Planning Commission county at large. RESOLUTION ommendation to the Board of BOARD OF COUNTY Commissioners after advertising and holding 2018-06 County Commissioners: COMMISSIONERS a public hearing on subject BOARD OF COUNTY RESOLUTION application on the 8th day of COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS IT APPEARS The Jackson County /s/ William Elmer 2018-05 February, 2018, submitted that under the provisions Planning Commission rec- Chairman, William Elmer the following report and rec- /s/ William Elmer of Article 33 of the Jackson ommended by a vote of 4-0 /s/ Robin Ladner WHEREAS IT APPEARS ommendation to the Board of Chairman, William Elmer County Zoning Regulations, that the Zoning Change be Member, Robin Ladner that under the provisions County Commissioners: /s/ Robin Ladner Hoyt America LLC, has ap- Approved. /s/ Janet Zwonitzer of Article 33 of the Jackson Member, Robin Ladner plied for a change of zoning Member, Janet Zwonitzer County Zoning Regulations, The Jackson County /s/ Janet Zwonitzer classification of the following Zoning Change to B-4 Dan Rickel, who has applied Planning Commission rec- Member, Janet Zwonitzer described property: Highway Service District ATTEST: to vacate the Prairie Winds ommended by a vote of 4-0 in the Southeast Corner of Estate Subdivision: that the Subdivision Vacation ATTEST: The Southwest Quarter the property 500ft by 562ft By /s/ Kathy Mick be Approved. of Section 23, Township 9 County Clerk Prairie Winds Estates, A By /s/ Kathy Mick South, Range 15 East of the Zoning Change on exist- subdivision located in the Prairie Winds Estate County Clerk 6th P.M., Excepting there from ing portion of B-4 Changed [SEAL] Northeast Quarter of Section Subdivision Vacated the East 53 Acres and the ex- back to A-1 in the size of 29, Township 9, Range 16 [SEAL] isting Highway Rights of Way, 570ft by 800ft. L18t1 East of the 6th P.M., Jackson NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT L18t1 THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, 2018, PAGE 16 Kindergarten...

Continued from Page 1 ten Round Up session by calling Josie Landry currently serve as half hours in a kindergarten the HES office at 785-364-3251 kindergarten teachers. classroom with teachers. or by stopping by the office. In addition to certified teach- “They get to be in the class- Conger said that once school ing staff, each kindergarten room with their peers, and it’s starts in the fall, the new kinder- classroom has a dedicated para- a very informal assessment,” garten students will have a more educator. Conger said. “And kids won’t formal assessment. In other school news, Hol- be rushing from one station to “Students change a lot during ton Elementary is also cur- another. The teachers will be the summer months and we feel rently taking applications for able to touch base with them it’s more beneficial to do the as- its 2018-2019 community pre- and start making relationships sessment in the fall instead of school. Two-day and five-day with them.” the spring,” she said. classes are offered for children The round up will be held Holton Elementary School of- ages three through five. More Friday, April 20. Incoming kin- fers full day kindergarten and has information and an application dergarten students are invited five kindergarten classrooms. is available at the district web- to spend the morning or after- Trayce King, Jenny McElroy, site, www.holtonks.net, or at the noon in a kindergarten class- Casey Harris, Colby Wilson and school office. room working with kindergarten teaching staff, participating in hands-on activities and engag- ing with peers. Netawaka fire victims... As Cecil K’s Hometown Market opened its doors this morning, several area residents, “During each session, the including Norbert Marek, shown above at left, and Don McDaniel, second from left, were teaching staff will be able to Continued from Page 1 Netawaka died on Dec. 9, 2017, eager to be the first to come in and get a glimpse of the new store. Photo by Brian Sanders gather informal observational At the time of the fire, Morse from injuries sustained at her data and focus on connecting re­ported that the house’s owner Netawaka home after catching with students in a setting condu- was listed as Alvin Bell, who fire from a cooking stove that cive to learning,” Conger said. was report­edly in the process of reportedly was being used to Severe weather... Parents will be able to register selling the house under contract heat the house. their student for either a morn- to the Willitses. Continued from Page 1 NOAA weather radio, which eral weather phone apps that ing or afternoon session during The deaths marked the sec- ing was held Feb. 20 for area broadcasts National Weather people can download to track Kindergarten Parent Night. ond and third fire-related deaths MARCH volunteers, and Korte said about Service warnings, watches, weather and receive weather If parents are unable to attend in the Netawaka area within a SUBSCRIPTIONS 50 people attended the meeting. forecasts and other information alerts. the Kindergarten Parent Night, two-month period, Morse not- ARE NOW PAYABLE The event was conducted by 24 hours a day. “The last four summers have they can schedule a Kindergar- ed. Catherine Dun­can, 75, of Chad Omitt from the National “Sometimes the radios may been pretty calm,” Korte said. Weather Service in Topeka. not work in spots in your home, “People still need to pay atten- “We were a little short due to and you may have to move them tion though and plan accord- Employment Employment Employment the bad weather last week, but around,” she said. “You can also ingly.” we have a few new volunteers program them to just alert you For tips and more informa- on board,” Korte said. to severe weather in Jackson tion about preparing for severe In order to stay alert of the County.” weather, visit www.weather. weather, Korte recommends a Korte said there are also sev- gov/top/swaw Public Notice

(Published in The Holton 600.03 feet N 503.37, East RESOLVED, on this 26th day Recorder, Holton, Kan., on 356.69 E 243.31 to POB. of February, that the above Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.) zoning request be Approved Also known as 16745 K-116 based on the best interests NOW HIRING JACKSON COUNTY, Hwy, Holton, KS 66436 of the surrounding commu- KANSAS nity support as well as the Board of County WHEREAS the Jackson county at large. Job Opportunities on Multiple Shifts! Commissioners County Planning Commission after advertising and holding BOARD OF COUNTY RESOLUTION a public hearing on subject COMMISSIONERS 2018-07 application on the 8th day of The Recruiting Office has moved! February 2018, submitted /s/ William Elmer WHEREAS IT APPEARS the following report and rec- Chairman, William Elmer Come visit us at our NEW location: that under the provisions ommendation to the Board of /s/ Robin Ladner of Article 33 of the Jackson County Commissioners: Member, Robin Ladner County Zoning Regulations, /s/ Janet Zwonitzer 3728 SE 6th St., Topeka, KS 66607 Jackson Farmers, has ap- The Jackson County Member, Janet Zwonitzer plied for a change of zoning Planning Commission rec- classification of the following ommended by a vote of 3-1 ATTEST: Apply at www.resers.com described property: that the Zoning Change be Approved. By /s/ Kathy Mick or in person today! Approximately 16.67 acres County Clerk surrounding the existing Zoning Change to A-2 (785) 817-0251 parcel located in Section Commercial Agricultural [SEAL] 8, Township 7, Range 16, District. Beginning 67.40 South, Ne/c L18t1 A Culture of Food, Family, Fun, Giving and Growing! Come join our family today! Ne/4 South 500 feet, West NOW THEREFORE, BE IT