SALUTE COMING MONDAY HOLTON, KANSAS Hometown of Our annual Brian & Jackson Wendy Dorris County 4-H Holton Recorder subscribers for seven years. Fair section! C Serving the Jackson County Community for 152 years Volume 152, Issue 62 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, July 31, 2019 16 Pages $1.00 School valuations continue to rise n Holton B.O.E proposing small decrease in mill levy By David Powls Maximum budget author- A $2,670,936 increase in as- ity for the district in the new sessed valuation for Holton USD proposed budget has been set 336 will allow the school district at $27,594,791, up $4,010,998 to collect $142,050 more in local from last year’s actual expendi- taxes with a slightly lower mill tures of $23,583,793. levy than last year. The Holton Special Education The Holton school board Mon- Cooperative’s budget is included day night set the hearing to dis- in the USD 336 budget because cuss the district’s new proposed Holton is the sponsoring dis- budget for 5:50 p.m. on Monday, trict for the special ed co-op that Aug 12 at the 515 Pennsylvania serves the Holton, Royal Val- Ave. district office. ley, Jackson Heights, Onaga and The new proposed budget is Prairie Hills districts. published on Page 10 of this edi- Of the USD 336 maximum tion. budget authority of $27,594,791 The new assessed valuation for proposed, a total of $6,690,381 USD 336 is $52,034,626, while is for HSEC. The actual ex- last year’s assessed valuation penditures for HSEC last year was $49,363,690. were $5,001,261 - a total of The estimated tax rate to fund $1,689,120 less than what is pro- the new budget has been set at posed for HSEC this year. 56.529 mills, while last year’s USD 336 proposes 20 mills tax rate was 56.651 mills – a dif- for its general fund ($934,225 in ference of .122 mill. local taxes), 14.504 mills for its The amount of local taxes to supplemental LOB (local option be collected totals $2,834,999 budget) ($754,706 in local tax- with the new proposed budget. es), 8 mills for its capital outlay Last year, the district collected fund ($416,277 in local taxes) $2,692,949 in local taxes. Two and 14.025 mills for debt service Watkins years ago, the district collected a ($729,791 in local taxes). similar amount of $2,678,073 in to host local taxes. Continued to Page 8 meeting n Heights B.O.E. proposes K ansas Second two-mill decrease this year District Congress By Brian Sanders reported. man Steve With property values in The district’s 2018- Watkins has the Jackson Heights school 19 valuation was set at scheduled a district rising by more than $1.5 $24,315,147, which generated community million, the Jackson Heights $1,220,494 on a 51.729-mill meeting USD 335 Board of Education is levy. from 8:30 proposing a decrease of almost The proposed 2019-20 budget a.m. to 2 mills in its property tax levy sets the district’s maximum 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5 for the 2019-20 school year, it budget authority for the year at at Holton City Hall, 430 was reported. $8,605,353, up $2,407,979 from Pennsylvania Ave. A public hearing on the last year’s maximum budget Rep. Watkins, from district’s 2019-20 budget, to be authority of $6,197,374. Topeka, serves Kansas’ held prior to the board’s next Significant increases in Second District, which regular meeting, will be held budget authority are proposed The Jackson County Fair Parade drew a variety of entries last week. In the top photo, includes Jackson County at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 at in capital outlay (from $136,709 Circleville Saddle Club members MaKenna Jacobson (left) and Alex Rollins (right) car- and much of the eastern Jackson Heights High School, in 2018-19 to $1,111,008 in ried the American flag and their club flag through the parade route. portion of the state. He is district officials noted. Action 2019-20), special education In the photo above, Bill Thomas was the driver of the red 1997 Chevrolet Camero con- currently in his first term of on the budget will be taken by (from $480,530 in 2018-19 to vertible in the parade. The Heart of Jackson Humane Society is sponsoring a drawing office. the school board during the $900,276 in 2019-20), at-risk for the beautiful, low-mileage car. Joanie Dannenberg of the humane society, shown “Communication with regular meeting. spend ing for K-12 students above third from left, said that the drawing tickets are $20 apiece and are available at Kansans is a vital component District patrons are (from $324,410 in 2018- the humane society headquarters in Holton. So far, Dannenberg said, about half of the to effective representation. encouraged to attend the open 19 to $617,618 in 2019-20), 500 tickets have been sold. Also shown in the photo along the parade route were, left I look forward to these public meeting if they have any career and post-secondary to right, Amber Howard and son Xavier, and fourth from left, Shar Shockey. constructive conversations questions about the proposed education (from $186,448 in Holton Recorder photos with my constituents,” budget, a copy of which appears 2018-19 to $288,999 in 2019- Rep. Watkins said of his on Page 9 of today’s Holton 20) and KPERS contributions Holton visit, one in a series Recorder. (from $233,430 in 2018-19 to of community meetings The board is proposing an $388,780 in 2019-20). scheduled throughout the ad valorem tax levy of 49.831 The district’s total debt is South side crosswalk removed Second District. mills that is projected to raise listed at $3.3 million, down The public is invited $1,246,769 in local taxes for the from last year’s total of $3.6 By Brian Sanders crosswalk across a state high parking on the south side to attend this community district — $26,275 more than the million. Current debt includes For several years, an way — in this case, Kansas of the Courtyard, where an meeting. previous year — on an assessed unofficial “crosswalk” Highway 16/116, which takes ADA-accessible entrance to valuation of $25,820,754, it was Continued to Page 16 connecting the south side of traffic through the south side the sidewalk leading to the Holton’s Town Square to the of the Square. Courthouse has been removed, south entrance of the Jackson “When we were replacing it is recommended that County Courthouse has existed the curb, they (KDOT) let motorists with permits park in the middle of the 100 block us know that as part of our near those intersections. Cruise Night planned for Aug. 9 of West Fourth Street. permit to work in that area, “Hopefully, folks will see By Brian Sanders motorcycles and “hit and miss the years, it was also overseen But with the City of Holton we needed to get rid of that there’s no crosswalk there and Next Friday, Aug. 9, the engines” will start arriving at by Holton Main Street before street crew’s installation of new crossing in the middle of the use the ones provided at the Holton/Jackson County the Jackson County Courtyard the Chamber took over the concrete curb to go along with block,” McKee said. “They intersections,” McKee said. Chamber of Commerce is at 5 p.m. that day, and in event. a new sidewalk on the south don’t want any crosswalks on On the south side of the inviting area car enthusiasts addition to the vehicles on “It kind of runs itself,” Banks side of the Jackson County the highway, other than at the street, another ADA-accessible to bring classic vehicles display, visitors to the Square said. Courtyard, that “crosswalk” intersections.” entrance to the sidewalk in of all shapes and sizes to can also enjoy food and root Like the annual Glory Days has ceased to exist. KDOT will continue to front of businesses on the Holton’s Town Square for the beer floats. car show over Memorial Day That, according to Holton allow crosswalks at the south side of the Square will 15th-annual “Cruise Night,” The annual “Cruise Night” weekend, it’s a chance to see City Manager Kerwin McKee, intersections with New York continue to exist — for now, according to Chamber director event was first held in 2005 some classic vehicles, it was noted, was the mandate of Kansas and Pennsylvania avenues, he McKee noted. Lori Banks. as a Friends of Downtown- Department of Transportation noted. Classic cars, trucks and sponsored event, and through Continued to Page 16 officials who did not want a As for handicap-accessible Continued to Page 10 Ambulance contracts vary among counties By Ali Holcomb was paid $252,000. Between al presented was also for five The three-year contract for 2013 and 2015, EMS received years and included an additional ambulance services between $187,000 from the county each $50,000 in 2020 for an annual Jackson County EMS (also year. payment of $452,000 and an ad- known as TECHS Inc.) and Prior to that, $159,500 was al- ditional $50,000 in 2021 for an Jackson County expires this year located to EMS each year from annual payment of $502,000 to and two new, five-year contract 2010 to 2012. fully staff a second ambulance. proposals have been presented. The first, five-year contract For the years 2022 through The county’s contract with the proposal presented by Brent 2024, the annual ambulance pay- company has steadily increased Teter and Jay Watkins, owners ment would remain at $502,000 in the last 10 years as new ser- and operators of Jackson County each year. The commissioners vices have been provided. EMS, included a five-year con- have not yet taken action on the Additional funding requested tract from Jan. 1, 2020 through contracts. in one of the contract proposals Dec. 31, 2024 with no budget Ambulance contracts through- would allow the company to ful- increase. EMS would continue out northeast Kansas vary by ly staff a second ambulance for to receive $402,000 annually or county. the county by 2021. $33,500 per month. Continued to Page 8 The current three-year contract The second contract propos- GNBank (formerly Holton National Bank) personnel on Tuesday presented the Holton with Jackson County EMS in- Community Hospital Foundation with a check for $25,000 for the hospital’s expansion cludes $302,000 in funding for THURSDAY’S FORECAST project. From left to right: GNBank Assistant Vice President Laura Stauffer, Vice Presi- 2017, $352,000 for 2018 and MOSTLY CLOUDY, HIGH OF 87 dent Sheryl Callison, Vice President Adam Hamilton, HCH Foundation board member $402,000 for 2019. 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Anyone age 18 or younger *Pottawatomie County Fair, can receive a free meal. *7 p.m. Circleville City Coun- can receive a free meal. held at Fairgrounds in Onaga. *7 p.m. Holton City Commis- cil meets at Circleville City Hall. *Pottawatomie County Fair, sion meets at Holton City Hall. *7 p.m. Effingham City Coun- held at Fairgrounds in Onaga. Sunday, Aug. 4 *7 p.m. Delia City Council cil meets at Effingham City Hall. *Attend the church of your meets at Delia City Hall. Friday, Aug. 2 choice. *7 p.m. Netawaka City Coun- Thursday, Aug. 8 *Holton Drumline Camp. *9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Holton cil meets at Netawaka City Hall. *7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jackson *8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wetmore wrestling camp held at the Hol- County Sheriff’s 18th annual day BLT meeting. ton High School varsity gym. For Tuesday, Aug. 6 camp, held at Banner Creek Res- *The Delia Community Cen- more information, contact Cul- *7 a.m. to 3 p.m. USD 113 ervoir. For more information, ter Park, 412 Nora Ave., will be len Jackson at 785-216-0138. Prairie Hills enrollment. call the sheriff’s office at 364- open from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 *Pottawatomie County Fair, *The Crisis Pregnancy Center 2251. a.m. as a meal site for the sum- held at Fairgrounds in Onaga. in Holton is open every Tuesday *The Delia Community Cen- mer. Anyone age 18 or younger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ter Park, 412 Nora Ave., will be can receive a free meal. Monday, Aug. 5 *The Delia Community Cen- open from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 *12 p.m. to 6 p.m. USD 337 *8:30 a.m. Congressman ter Park, 412 Nora Ave., will be a.m. as a meal site for the sum- Royal Valley enrollment for re- Steve Watkins will hold a one- open from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 mer. Anyone age 18 or younger turning students at RVHS. hour town hall meeting at Holton a.m. as a meal site for the sum- can receive a free meal. *6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Holton wres- City Hall. mer. Anyone age 18 or younger *The Holton Rotary Club tling camp held at the Holton *9 a.m. Jackson County Com- can receive a free meal. will meet for a noon luncheon High School varsity gym. For mission meets at the Jackson *Holton Band Camp. at Trails Café’s “The Station.” more information, contact Cul- County Courthouse in Holton. *7 p.m. Hoyt City Council Those interested in joining the len Jackson at 785-216-0138. *Soldier Senior Citizens meets at Hoyt City Hall. club should call David at 364- *8 p.m. Pottawatomie County will meet at noon at the Soldier *The Harvesters Food Group 3141 for more information. Fair Rodeo, held at Pottawat- Community Hall. Guests, side will stop at Countryside Park *5:30 p.m. HMS athletics par- omie County Fairgrounds in dishes or desserts are welcome. (soccer fields in Holton at First ent meeting. Onaga. *USD 335 Jackson Heights Street and Pennsylvania Avenue) *6:30 p.m. HHS athletics par- *Pottawatomie County Fair, enrollment for all students. on the first Tuesday of every ent meeting. held at Fairgrounds in Onaga. *12 p.m. to 6 p.m. USD 337 month. Signup begins at 7:30 *Holton Band Camp. a.m. Participants must sign up Sprint, T-Mobile merger approved by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 Hoyt man The State of Kansas on Fri- Schmidt also said he was *The Crisis Pregnancy Center day, July 26 approved the long- “comfortable” with assurances in Holton is open every Wednes- planned merger of Sprint and T- from T-Mobile, Sprint and Soft- day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. injured in Mobile to form the nation’s third- bank leaders about the merged *10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beck Book- largest telecommunications car- company’s commitment to Kan- man Library’s mini mart, held at rier that will maintain its second sas and “to investing in our state 420 W. Fourth St., Holton. fatal UTV headquarters in Overland Park, to improve services and expand *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. USD 377 Kansas Attorney General Derek competition that will benefit Kan- Atchison County Community accident Schmidt said. sas consumers.” Schools preschool and kinder- Come Meet With Kansas joined the U.S. Depart Schmidt said he and his of- garten enrollment at USD 377 ment of Justice in formally fice have worked with USDOJ in A Sunday morning UTV ac- Kansas 2nd District approving the merger subject to reviewing and ultimately approv- cident in Pottawatomie County certain conditions. The approval ing the merger. Schmidt spoke re- resulted in the death of an Onaga was filed that morning in the U.S. cently with the head of USDOJ’s man and injuries to two others, District Court for the District of Antitrust Division to resolve re- PBP Elder including a Hoyt man, according Congressman Columbia. The attorney general’s maining issues. to Pottawatomie County Sheriff office handled this matter for Under terms of the approval, Greg Riat. Kansas because it enforces both various assets will be divested by Center Menus Brad Marten, 55, of Onaga Steve Watkins! federal and state antitrust laws. the merging companies to address was pronounced dead at the “Our team has studied this antitrust concerns. Those assets Meals at the Prairie Band scene of the accident, which oc- merger and its effect on Kansas,” will become available to Dish Potawatomi Elder Center are curred north of Onaga just be- he said. “I am convinced it will Network Corporation, which will served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 fore 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sheriff 8:30 a.m. to benefit Kansas consumers by in- then be in a position to enter the p.m., Monday through Friday. Riat reported. Injured in the ac- creasing competition in our state, telecommunications services The menu is subject to change. cident were Tony Kuehl, 49, of 9:30 a.m. expanding quality coverage in market. The center is open 7 a.m. to 4 Hoyt and Preston Simmons, 37, many rural areas of Kansas, expe- In addition to USDOJ and p.m. Monday through Friday. of Onaga. diting the deployment of 5G tech- Kansas, the approval was joined Enrolled tribal members age Riat said Marten was driving Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 nology for Kansans, and protect- by Ohio, Oklahoma, Nebraska 50 and older may eat for free. a Polaris UTV north on Onaga ing and expanding Kansas jobs.” and South Dakota. Non-member seniors or non- Road north of the city with Kue- Holton City Hall seniors will be charged a fee for hl and Simmons as passengers meals. when the Polaris left the road- 430 Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations are required if way near Crevecoeur Road and you are in a large group. The went into the west ditch, then Jackson Co. Senior Menus center is located on K Road, overturned. about one-half mile south of Sheriff’s officers, Pottawat- Reservations for Jackson calling (785) 364-3571. 158th Road. For more informa- omie County EMS personnel and Countians 60 years and older Menus listed for the week of tion about the program, call other first responders found the and their spouses wishing to Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, (785) 966-8091. Polaris overturned in the ditch. Everyone Is Invited To Attend eat lunches under the Title III-C Aug. 9 are as follows: Menus listed for Thursday, Kuehl was taken by EMS to an Nutrition program may be made Monday, Aug. 5: Beef stro- Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 9 area hospital for treatment of in- This Community Meeting! daily Monday through Friday. ganoff with noodles, lettuce are as follows: juries; Simmons was treated by Reservations are to be made salad, tropical fruit, sherbet and Thursday, Aug. 1: Chicken EMS and released, it was noted. (Political ad paid for by Congressman Steve Watkins) through the Jackson County French bread. and rice soup, carrots, dinner roll Senior Citizens Office on a first Tuesday, Aug. 6: Swiss and fruit. come, first serve basis. Same day steak, baked potato, Japanese Friday, Aug. 2: Battered cod, reservations will be accepted vegetables, apricots and bread waffle fries, coleslaw and fruit. from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. only if res- and margarine. Monday, Aug. 5: Goulash, ATCHISON ervations are not filled the previ- Wednesday, Aug. 7: Sweet corn, garlic bread and fruit. ous day. Cancellations must be and sour meatball, macaroni and Tuesday, Aug. 6: Ham and SCHEDULE made by 9:30 a.m. same day. cheese, California vegetables, beans, cornbread, fruit and am- Reservations and cancella- strawberries and bananas and brosia salad. August 5-11, 2019 • Effingham, KS tions may be made through the hot roll. Wednesday, Aug. 7: Turkey Senior Citizens Office or by Thursday, Aug. 8: Oven sandwich, V8 juice, yogurt and MONDAY, AUG. 5 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 FRIDAY, AUG. 9 fried chicken, mashed potatoes fruit. 10 a.m.: 4-H Foods Judging 9 a.m.: Rabbit Judging 8 a.m.: Weigh 4-H hogs for sale and gravy, Italian vegetables, Thursday, Aug. 8: Pulled 11 a.m.: 4-H Posters / Banners / 10 a.m.: 4-H & Open Poultry Show 8:30 a.m.: 4-H Pet Show - fruit cup and ice cream. pork sandwich, baked beans, Reading / Rockets/ Robotics 2:30 p.m.: 4-H Bucket Calf Judging - Shelter House/Blue Building Friday, Aug. 9: Breaded fish chips and fruit. 3 p.m.: Woodworking Judging Show Arena 10:30 a.m.: 4-H Livestock Judging on a bun, scalloped potatoes, Friday, Aug. 9: Fish sticks, 4 p.m.: Check in Clothing / 3:30 p.m.: 4-H & Open Dairy Cattle & Contest - Arena coleslaw, mandarin oranges and macaroni and cheese, broccoli Arts & Crafts & Photography Dairy Goat Judging - Show Arena 1:30 p.m.: Livestock Showmanship lemon bar. Normandy and fruit. 5 p.m.: Weighing & check in 4-H Swine 5 p.m.: Breeding Cattle Show; Market Finalist Contest - Show Arena 6 p.m.: Enter Open Class Steer / Showmanship - Show Arena 6 p.m.: Judging of Parade/Floats/Entries TUESDAY, AUG. 6 8:30 p.m.: Dance Troop - Ampitheater 6:30 p.m.: Non-judged Parade Entries 8 a.m.: Livestock Weigh-in THURSDAY, AUG. 8 line up - Near ACCES (Sheep/Market Goats) 8 a.m.: 4-H & Open Swine Show - 7 p.m.: Parade - Main Street - 9 a.m.: Weighing of 4-H Market Steers Show Arena “A Century of Making the Best Better” 8-11 a.m.: Enter Open Class, Youth 12 p.m.: 4-H & Atchison Co. Horse 8:30 p.m.: Sierra Band from Topeka - Division & 4-H Day Camp exhibits Show - Hawk Arena Ampitheater 12 p.m.: 4-H Crops & Hort. Judging 3:30 p.m.: Register Kiddee Pedal SATURDAY, AUG. 10 12 p.m.: Judging of Open Class Foods, Power Contest - Shelter House 9 a.m. Knuckle Draggers Car Show Clothing, Arts & Crafts, Crops / 4 p.m.: Kiddee Pedal Power Contest 2 p.m.: BBQ Cook-off Contest Judging - Horticulture / Photography 6 p.m.: Family Feud St. Ann’s 12 p.m.: 4-H & Open Flowers Judging 7 p.m.: Register for Lawn & Garden 4 p.m.: Bucket Calf Parade 4:30 p.m.: 4-H Open Sheep & Market Tractor Pull by Show Barn 4:30 p.m.: 4-H Livestock Sale & Goat Judging; Open & 4-H Wool 7:30 p.m.: Lawn Garden Tractor Pull - Mary Boldridge Cake Sale Show, follows Sheep Show East of Show Arena 6 p.m.: Family Feud Finals 5 p.m.: Dairy Queen Social - 7 p.m.: Grand Entry Parade of Horse 8:30 p.m.: Blake Camp Band - Shelter House Show - Hawk Arena Ampitheater 6 p.m.: Family Feud 7:30 p.m.: Open Horse Show 7-10 p.m.: Exhibits released 7 p.m.: Champion 4-H Demos-Gazebo 8 p.m.: Lisa Scholz - Ampitheater SUNDAY, AUG. 11 7 p.m.: 4-H Fashion Revue - 10 a.m.: Cowboy Church - Arena Ampitheater 11 a.m.: Clean up - 4-H Clubs, Fair 7:30 p.m.: 4-H Food Auction Superintendents & volunteers
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Equifax’s failure to maintain That makes it hard for identity a reasonable security system thieves to open new accounts enabled hackers to penetrate its using your Social Security systems, exposing the data of number, since the credit check 56 percent of American adults – would come back showing that including 1.1 million Kansans. the report has been frozen. That Our consumer protection also means, however, it will be division takes seriously our difficult for you to open new responsibility to ensure all accounts while your report is companies that hold Kansans’ frozen. personal information fulfill their If you wish to apply for a legal duties to protect it. Secur new loan, open a new credit ing last week’s settlement was card or bank account while the espe cially important because of freeze is in place, you will need Plenty of food was brought in from the grill at the recent “Backyard Cookout” at the Netawaka Fitness Center held the sheer number of people who to contact the credit bureaus to last Thurday. More than 75 members were on hand for the food and fun. Submitted photo were affected. temporarily lift the freeze. This All Kansans should will require giving them the inquire with the settlement password or PIN number you re administrator about whether ceived when you put the freeze Cookout held for fitness center members their information was put at risk in place. Freezes will remain and whether they are eligible for in place indefinitely, until you The “Backyard Cookout” at whose name was drawn, and cart at the Holton Country Club. “chat.” consumer restitution as a result. choose to thaw your report. the Netawaka Fitness Center Les Gooderl of Holton, who The big winner — who “It’s become a gathering Here’s how you can do that. • Subscribe to year-long fraud held last Thursday evening found a sticker under his chair. won the evening’s “mystery place,” Steffes said. “The center Visit the settlement alerts. Fraud alerts are also free, included much more than just Two others — Patty prize” — was David Schock of gives these retirees some place administrator ’s Web site, which and do not lock down your great food. Wahwasuck of Powhattan and Holton. Schock won $25 of free to go and something to do. It’s can now be accessed at https:// credit report in the same way as Besides foot-tapping music Linda Arnold of Holton — won groceries per month for a full very gratifying to see all these www.e quifaxbreachsettlement. a security freeze. A fraud alert and “Go back for seconds” free washes from Red Hawk year from Cecil K’s Hometown people gather here regularly.” com/. There you can find will allow creditors to access burgers and brats from the grill, Auto Wash in Hiawatha. Market in Holton. Do the math Steffes reports the summer answers to frequently asked your report, but requires them a variety of prizes were awarded Jim Bowhay of Netawaka — that is a $300 value. special “$99 For Three Months” questions, information about to take additional steps to verify in creative ways - through walked off with one of the The NFC’s staff is already membership rate has proven available restitution, and file a your identity before opening a drawings, bingo games, first evening’s bigger prizes — a planning more members-only attractive to adults, and the claim if you believe you were new account. to “Name That Tune,” stickers one-night stay at the Barn Bed functions like this cookout. special student rates are bringing affected by the data breach. Previously, these alerts only under chairs, etc. It made for an & Breakfast in Valley Falls. They are continually coming up in young people as well. You can also call the lasted for 90 days. Under the enjoyable evening. Another impressive prize — with new ideas, programs and “Teenagers and youngsters settlement administrator at new law, fraud alerts will last The cookout was held to four tickets to a Kansas City parties that keep the members are finding this a great place to 1-833-759-2982 and request a for a year – or seven years thank long-time members for Royals game, compliments involved. meet friends, play basketball paper claims form. if you have been the victim their help in urging friends and of KNZA radio — was won Special activities are planned or volleyball, swim, use the Data breaches are becoming of identity theft and provide others to join the center. Their in a bingo game by Arlene for the children of members, too, batting cages and learn kick more common every day. a copy of an identity theft efforts helped the center top the Wahwasuck of Horton. such as a recent basketball camp boxing,” he said. “There’s a lot Unfortunately, as in this case complaint. Sara Homan of Fairview and a two-day “KSU Volleyball to do here at the center during 1,000-member mark recently. th when a company’s security If you’ve become the victim The prizes were contributed yelled “Bingo,” too, and won a Camp” for seventh through 12 the summer months, and more systems are breached there is of identity theft, our office by area businesses. Not cash dinner for two from Boomers’ graders led by Kansas State people are taking advantage not much a consumer can do to is available to help. Visit our prizes. Instead, the firms Steakhouse in Holton. John coaches. of it. We have members from pre vent it. But there are steps consumer Web site at www. contributed gifts of their Ray of Muscotah was another The 8,000-square foot heated Hiawatha, Sabetha, Horton, you can take that may help InYourCornerKansas.org to file products or services. Topping participant lucky enough to be pool isn’t getting as much use Fairview and beyond who find protect you in the event your a complaint or to learn more the list was a highly valued sitting in a chair with a sticker as it did during the February it well worth the drive to come information has been stolen. about how to keep your personal “mystery prize” that wasn’t beneath — he won $25 gift freezes, but Scott Steffes, the here regularly.” Here are some tips: information safe. revealed and awarded until the certificate from the Dairy Queen NFC director, says the regular end of the evening. in Holton. water aerobics classes are as Here’s a list of the lucky Two other members quick to popular as ever. The indoor winners, and the area businesses name tunes from the 60s were walking lanes around the full- that regularly support the center Michaela Hutfles of Wetmore, size gym see plenty of pacing by generously contributing who won a $20 gift certificate as well. WATER FURNACE prizes: to Mane Street Salon, and Joel In addition to members who Kylie Pierce of Effingham Hutfles of Wetmore, who won are serious fitness enthusiasts, won one of the “Name That a manicure from Bling on the retirees from the 40-mile GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS Tune” games — her prize was a Nails. Both firms are located in surrounding area gather there free massage from Heaven Sent Hiawatha. several times a week — some Healing in Hiawatha. Corrine Olson of Holton daily — for a brief “workout,” With a WaterFurnace Two members won a free oil should soon get in the swing of while others come to meet new change from Boonies in Holton things —she won 18 holes of friends, have coffee, play cards, geothermal comfort system, GROUND SOURCE, INC. free golf including the use of a bingo, work on crafts or just - Roger Spellmeier of Sabetha, you’ll experience dramatic energy savings 215 E 5TH ST, JCMA without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. HOLTON, KS 66436 By Joyce Immenschuh were to have been completed another delivery is made; how- Geothermal systems tap into the free, Secretary prior to July 28. ever, they do not come at a set (785) 364-2514 The Jackson County Ministe- Jennifer Marek has resigned time on the fourth Friday. renewable energy in the ground, rial Alliance met at 8:30 a.m. on as the leader of Thrive, as she Volunteers are always needed July 18, 2019, at Holton First now has a full time job in To- to help unload these trucks. The and with energy savings up to 60%, United Methodist Church, with peka. Pastor Kelly reported that Food Pantry is trying to work Pastor Kathy Williams, chair, a new leader would be chosen in out a schedule for the volun- it’s a smart choice. presiding. the near future. teers. Pastor Kathy called the meet- Lawrence Clark presented Buck’s Grove/Circleville ing to order and Pastor Kelly the Food Pantry report. For the Ministry has Sunday services at opened with prayer. month of June, 105 households Medicalodges in August. There The minutes of the previous were served, including 139 is currently signed up to help fill meeting were reviewed. Mari- adults, 107 children and 57 el- the Food Pantry for that month. lyn Walker’s name was changed derly. A total of 12 new house- Would one of the churches that to Watkins, and Spencer John- holds were served. haven’t signed up yet be willing son’s name was changed to Delivery trucks come very to do this for August? Spenser. Kathi Kimmi moved promptly every second Mon- The next meeting of JCMA to approve the minutes with the day of the month between 8:30 will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. changes. Nancy Clark seconded a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Also, on 15 at Holton First UMC. the motion. The motion carried. the fourth Friday of the month, The meeting adjourned. Gayle Moulden presented the treasurer’s report. Line item for gas vouchers is so high because 7-Eleven has new cash registers Are Your Clothes and they were having some dif- ficulties getting them regulated. Ready For School? The account balances do not reflect any payment from Unit- ed Way. It was discussed that Make sure that your clothes are JCMA should review its poli- clean and pressed for school! cies concerning assistance with utilities and rent. Do those pants or shirts Jackie Halls with Senior Life Solutions joined the meeting. need hemmed? Senior Life Solutions (SLS) op- WE DO IT ALL! erates out of Holton Community Hospital and is designed to as- sist with mental health. SLS has DJ’s Sewing, Cleaning & Gifts group therapy sessions helping 108 W. 5th St., Holton • 785-362-2122 people cope with grief and loss, depression and any other life- HOURS: changing events in their lives. Mon. — Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. by appointment only There is an application process that must be completed before being accepted into the pro- gram. If approved, Medicare pays 80 percent and the indi- vidual’s supplemental insurance pays the remaining 20 percent. There is a therapist and psy- chiatrist on staff to assist as needed with individual ses- sions. An individual starts with three sessions a week, decreas- ing to two, then one and then graduation. There is only one group currently, but after the addition to the hospital is com- pleted, SLS hopes to have two groups per week. If the individ- ual doesn’t have transportation, someone from SLS will provide it. In new business, Pastor Kelly announced that Evangel UMC is a collection point for Tools for School. They can provide anyone interested with a list of needed supplies. Applications HOLTON______RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 4 OPINION Prosecution of mail fraud cases down 35% The United States Postal Ser- The intent of this type of call vice says it has seen an increase may be to steal your identity in mail fraud and is promoting and/or money from your bank community strength and fraud accounts. They may state that awareness as a way to prevent your Social Security number abuse. will be suspended or they may On the other hand, the pros- demand immediate payment. ecution of fraud cases is report- The caller generally asks you edly down 35 percent from 2014. for personal information such In 2015, about 6,416 fraud cases as your Social Security num- were prosecuted. In volumne, ber, date of birth, your mother’s mail fraud is the second highest maiden name, or your bank or form of fraud reported. financial account information. You or a loved one might re- You should not provide any of ceive an advertisement in the this information to these indi- mail, but it could be from a pri- viduals. vate company or even a scam- It’s possible that a Social Se- mer. curity employee may contact U.S. law prohibits people you to follow-up on a previous or non-government businesses application for Social Security from using words or emblems benefits or to follow-up on other that mislead others. Their ad- business you initiated with So- vertising can’t lead people to cial Security. believe that they represent, are Remember, however, that somehow affiliated with, or en- Social Security employees will dorsed or approved by the So- never threaten you or demand cial Security Administration, any kind of payment in ex- for example. change for services. Scammers commonly tar- It’s important that everyone HANSON: Elites trying to knock America’s greatness get people who are looking for report any and all fraud. This Social Security program and can only strengthen our com- By Victor Davis Hanson earth.” The Times’ journalists deemed illiberal enemies of the fect to be good. As the world’s benefit information. If you re- munities and your family. You The summer season has conceded that the United States people. wealthiest democracy, it cer- ceive misleading information can report Social Security fraud ripped off the thin scab that is “just OK.” Such theater is the street ver- tainly has given people from all about Social Security, send the at oig.ssa.gov/report. covered an American wound, During a recent speech to stu- sion of what candidates in the over the world greater security complete advertisement, includ- According to the TRAC re- revealing a festering disagree- dents at a Minnesota high school, Democratic presidential prima- and affluence than any other na- ing the envelope it came in, to: ports company, the prosecution ment about the nature and ori- Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of- ry have been saying for months. tion in history — with the larg- Office of the Inspector General of white collar crimes in the gins of the Unit- fered a scathing appraisal of They want to disband border est economy, largest military, Fraud Hotline, Social Secu- U.S., like mail fraud, is down 35 ed States. her adopted country, which she enforcement, issue blanket am- greatest energy production and rity Administration, P.O. Box percent from 2014 statistics. The San Fran- depicted as a disappointment nesties, demand reparations most top-ranked universities in 17768, Baltimore, MD 21235. The U.S. Postal Serice is not- cisco Board of whose racism and inequality did for descendants of slaves, is- the world. The U.S. Postal Service also ing an increase in mail fraud Education re- not meet her expectations as an sue formal apologies to groups America alone kept the post- receives reports where someone while the prosecution of mail cently voted to idealistic refugee. perceived to be the subjects of war peace and still preserves pretending to be a Social Se- fraud cases in down 35 percent paint over, and Omar’s family had fled war- discrimination and rail against free and safe global communi- curity employee has contacted from five years ago. What’s thus destroy, a torn Somalia and spent four- American unfairness, inequal- cations, travel and commerce. members of the public. wrong with this picture? 1,600-square- years in a Kenyan refugee camp ity, and a racist and sexist past. The traditionalists see Ameri- David Powls foot mural of before reaching Minnesota, In their radical progressive can history as a unique effort George Wash- where Omar received a subsi- view — shared by billionaires to overcome human weakness, ington’s life dized education and ended up a from Silicon Valley, recent im- bias and sin. That effort is un- in San Francis- congresswoman. migrants and the new Demo- matched by other cultures and co’s George Washington High The U.S. Women’s National cratic Party — America was nations, and explains why mil- School. Soccer Team won the World flawed, perhaps fatally, at its lions of foreign nationals swarm Victor Arnautoff, a com- Cup earlier this month. Team origins. Things have not got- into the United States, both le- munist Russian-American art- stalwart Megan Rapinoe refused ten much better in the country’s gally and illegally. ist and Stanford University art to put her hand over heart dur- subsequent 243 years, nor will These arguments over our professor, had painted “Life of ing the playing of the national they get any better — at least past are really over the present Washington” in 1936, commis- anthem, boasted that she would not until America as we know it — and especially the future. sioned by the New Deal’s Works never visit the “f—ing White is dismantled and replaced by a If progressives and socialists Progress Administration. House” and, with others, non- new nation predicated on race, can at last convince the Ameri- A community task force ap- chalantly let the American flag class and gender identity-poli- can public that their country pointed by the school district fall to the ground during the vic- tics agendas. was always hopelessly flawed, had recommended that the tory celebration. In this view, an “OK” America they can gain power to remake board address student and par- The city council in St. Louis is no better than other countries. it based on their own interests. ent objections to the 83-year-old Park, a suburb of Minneapolis, As President Barack Obama These elites see Americans mural, which some viewed as voted to stop reciting the Pledge once bluntly put it, America not as unique individuals but racist for its depiction of black of Allegiance before its meeting is only exceptional in relative as race, class and gender col- slaves and Native Americans. on the rationale that it wished terms, given that citizens of lectives, with shared grievances Nike pitchman and former not to offend a “diverse com- Greece and the United King- from the past that must be paid NFL quarterback Colin Kaepe- munity.” dom believe their own countries out in the present and the fu- rnick recently objected to the The list of these public push- are just as exceptional. In other ture. company’s release of a special backs at traditional American words, there is no absolute stan- We’ve seen something like Fourth of July sneaker embla- patriotic customs and rituals dard to judge a nation’s excel- this fight before, in 1861 — and zoned with a 13-star Betsy Ross could be multiplied. They fol- lence. it didn’t end well. LETTER TO THE EDITOR flag. The terrified Nike- imme low the recent frequent top- About half the country dis- Note: Victor Davis Hanson diately pulled the shoe off the pling of statues of 19th-century agrees. It insists that America’s is an American classicist, mili- Dear editor, Christians in general, and market. American figures, many of them sins, past and present, are those tary historian, columnist and Out of the gate, a statement: pastors in particular, need to The New York Times opinion from the South, and the renam- of mankind. But only in America farmer. Anyone who says that America fear God more than man. Be team issued a Fourth of July ing of streets and buildings to were human failings constantly is not great, never has been great bold, know that “separation of video about “the myth of Amer- blot out mention of famous men critiqued and addressed. and etc. is ignorant or a liar! church and state” is not in the ica as the greatest nation on and women from the past now America does not have be per- America has been great, and Constitution, i.e. is a lie, and the is great, because it has been a vindictive Johnson rule of 1954 Christian nation, one nation un- is not obeyed by liberals, and so der God. should be disobeyed by conser- GUEST COMMENTARY: Pay attention to population Enemies of a Christian Amer- vatives. By Glen Colton dress immigration levels. setts and New Jersey combined to harmful pesticides and fertil- ica have made great gains in Use your capital, influence Americans plant trees and “It’s phony to say that you’re -- since the 1980s for more izers to boost crop yields. And recent decades in part because and etc. to full advantage in host community events to pro- for the environment but not for housing, roads, and other struc- since we’re paving over natural Christians themselves have been your own sphere of influence, mote conservation and sustain- limiting immigration,’’ Nelson tures. land with impermeable asphalt too often at ease in Zion. starting with your family, to ability. Those activities are im- said. Florida adds 900 new people and concrete, much of that fer- This piece is being written to be faithful to God and loyal to portant. But they don’t address He’s right. Nearly 160 mil- to its population each day, and tilizer will run off into our water encourage the salt and light of country-vote Bible! one of America’s biggest envi- lion people around the world half of that total are immigrants. supply. this country (Christians) to rise Knowledgeable Christians un- ronmental challenges -- rapid want to move to the United If this trend continues, 5 million This future isn’t inevitable. up like never before, being the derstand that the most important population growth. States. There’s no feasible way acres of farms, forests, and open Ending chain migration for re- best Christians and patriots that thing is to get themselves and Since 1970, the U.S. popula- to accept them all. That means space in Florida will be lost to cent immigrants’ non-nuclear they can be. others to heaven, remembering tion has increased from 205 mil- Americans need to make hard development by 2070. family members would reduce The First Amendment rights the Great Commission given lion to 327 million people. It’ll choices about who we let in, and Texas adds half a million new the projected U.S. population in of Christian conservatives are by Christ after His resurrec- surge to 404 million by 2060. most importantly, how many. inhabitants annually. The ma- 2060 by tens of millions of peo- in peril, and if enough anti-God, tion. Keeping America great is We’d have to develop millions Currently, we’re refusing to jority are immigrants. About ple. And requiring all employ- baby-killing socialists are elect- the best way to save the world. of acres of open space to house make those choices. Our “chain- 120,000 acres of agricultural ers to use E-Verify, a free online ed, any speech or preaching not Note: there is no biblical model and feed all these people. It’s migration’’ policies allow immi- lands and natural habitats are system that confirms work -eli liked by them will be classified where God has His ministries not too late to put America on a grants to sponsor extended fam- lost each year to the construc- gibility, would humanely deter as hate speech and illegal. The remain silent with civil leaders more sustainable path, but that ily members for green cards. tion of roads and houses. illegal immigrants from coming year 2020 is nearing, and the or about civil issues. would mean having an honest Most of the 1 million legal im- This sprawl also threatens our here to work. heathens are at the gate. Abortion is not just a politi- discussion about what’s driving migrants who arrive in America quality of life. If Americans really want to The alternative to debate is cal football; it is a moral issue. U.S. population growth. annually come through chain Consider water pollution. De- preserve open spaces for future violence, and we must try to If you don’t do good when you About 90 percent of popula- migration. velopers pave over fertile crop- generations, they’ll need to call avoid violence. My philosophy know you should, it is a sin! I tion growth is fueled by immi- Another 1 million illegal im- land to construct housing devel- for humane reductions in immi- is to speak and write plainly and love God, America and every- gration. Scaling back future lev- migrants will slip through our opments and highways. Experts gration levels. carry a small stick. As a minis- body I see because they have els of immigration would help southern border this year. predict there will only be 0.3 Note: Glen Colton is an envi- ter, I am not at all ashamed of a soul. Onward, Christian sol- America pursue a sustainable Population growth damages acre of farmland per resident by ronmentalist and long term sus- the Gospel, and as a citizen, I diers, and be of good cheer! future. the environment. Developers 2050 -- a nearly 85 percent de- tainability activist who lives in am proud and thankful to be an Steve Cappleman Earth Day’s founder, the late have paved 40 million acres of crease over a 70-year period. Fort Collins, Colo. American. Holton Senator Gaylord Nelson (D- forests and fields -- an area the To feed a growing population WI), recognized the need to ad- size of New York, Massachu- with less land, farmers will turn
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In your baptism, Light cash feedlot trade in 3.8 million metric tons for pri- ing hymn was “Come Down, O you were washed of all sins and Nebraska and the western Corn vate buyers. There are still no Love Divine.” Psalm 138 was made a “child of God, who can Belt was at $114 to $117 live confirmations of additional sales spoken responsively. now, for the first time, come be- midweek, to China from USDA, though. Following the Kyrie, Gloria in fore God in the name of Jesus with dressed For the week, Friday, July 19 Excelsis, salutation and collect and say, ‘Our Father…’” at $183 to through Friday, July 26, Sep- of the day, Elder Topher Dohl The more regularly we sit at $185, which tember corn was down $.16¼, read the Old Testament lesson His feet and listen to Him speak is steady to $2 December was down $.11¼, from Genesis chapter 18 and the to us through His word, the higher than August soybeans were down Epistle lesson from Colossians more we grow in faith and the the week pre- $.18¼, November was down chapter 2. Pastor Michael J. more like little children we be- vious. Texas $.18¼, September Kansas City Van Velzer read the holy gospel come, and the more easily and and Kansas wheat was down $.08, Decem- of the day from Luke 11:1-13. readily we are to come to God traded $112 ber was down $.09½, September The sermon hymn was “Just As as dear children come to the live, $1 high- Chicago wheat was down $.06½, I Am, Without One Plea.” dear Father. It’s just the natural er than the December was down $.09¼, Au- Pastor Van Velzer’s sermon thing for the baptized to do. week previ- gust soybean meal was down title was “The Prayer Of The The congregation professed ous on Friday afternoon. Live- $8.10 per ton and December was Church Is The Voice Of Faith.” The Apostles’ Creed. In the stock futures all scored gains for down $7.80 per ton. Last Sunday, we were in the vil- prayers of the church, petitions Cochren the week and all into new recent Export inspections for the lage of Bethany in the home of were for the faithful preaching Beam William Wayne “Bill” Co- highs with corn backing off and week ending July 25 were at or Martha and Mary and the whole and teaching of the gospel; for Arthur “Don” Beam, 83, chren, 90, Whiting, died Mon- cash trade firm. above expectations but all still visit was about “the one thing this congregation; for the work passed away Tuesday, July day, July 29, 2019, at Stormont- Compared to last week, steers below their respective weekly necessary,” which was to sit at of God’s kingdom that goes 30, 2019, at his home in Cir- Vail Regional Medical Center. and heifers sold steady to $3 averages needed. Soybeans were the feet of Jesus and listen to forth from this place; and for cleville. He was born Aug. 4, 1928 in higher with some Northern the closest at 37.9 million bush- His word to you just like Mary those who serve us in Christ’s He was born May 23, Whiting, the son of Walter W. Plains auctions reported $4 to els (MBU), which included 22 did. Which means for us, that we name; for a faithful and fruit- 1936, in Richland, the son and Marie Shannon Cochren. He $8 higher. Demand was good to MBU to China this past week. need to establish the holy habit ful life of prayer; for the gov- of Ward and Anna (Hackel) graduated from Whiting High very good this week as calves Corn totaled 25.4 MBU, wheat of setting aside the chores of the ernment of our country, for the Beam. School in 1946 and attended and yearlings were sought after. 14.4 MBU and for grain sor- day to carve out some time for elected and appointed leaders He graduated eighth grade Kansas State University. Most of the offerings were com ghum only 359,275 bushels. reading our Bible in our home. of our nation; for honest labor, from Unity Country School, Mr. Cochren was a journalist ing off summer grass and were Conditions for corn improved When you read your Bible, for all worthy occupations and west of Rock Creek, before for the Topeka Daily Capital. heavier than normal given the 1 percent while soybean condi- you are sitting at the feet of Je- for the culture and enrichment going to work to help his He later worked as a store man- abundance of rainfall this spring tions had 1 percent go from good sus, listening to Him speak to of the arts in service to God; parents support the family. ager for Robert Hall Clothing and early summer. to excellent and 1 percent down you. On Sunday morning’s stop for those in any need, especially In 1958, he started a 36-year for about 20 years. In 1966, he Grazing conditions may be from fair to poor. Corn silking on the journey with Jesus, we that the sick maybe healed, the career working for Goodyear began Parallel Farms, where he elongated somewhat this year is at 58 percent, compared to 90 learn that there is also another grieving comforted; and for a Tire and Rubber Company was a farmer and stockman, and due to that abundance of grass percent last year and 83 percent side to this incredible relation- long memory of the mercies until his retirement in 1994. in 1981, he expanded Parallel with the runs of yearlings that for a five-year average. ship that we have with God. He God has shown us. Help, save On June 5, 1960, he mar- Farms to include Parallel Farms happen ahead of the Labor Day Soybeans setting pods are not only speaks to us as a dear and comfort and defend us Gra- ried Deloris VanDonge at Inc. in Whiting. holiday. Ranchers have been ec- at 21 percent, compared to 58 father speaks to his dear chil- cious Lord. The congregation Immanuel Lutheran Church He married Marje Riley in static to see greener pastures this percent last year and 45 percent dren, but we may also speak to joined in The Lord’s Prayer. in Netawaka. They were 1955. They were married about week, compared to last year at average. Grain sorghum headed Him, as dear children speak to The offertory was sung fol- blessed with three children: 40 years. She survives. this time, when several produc- is at 33 percent, compared to 52 their dear father. lowing the offering. Verses Gary Beam (Jill) of Auburn, Other survivors include his ers were feeding hay to keep percent last year with conditions Our prayers are not always three and four of “Come Down, Denise Wheeler (Denny) of children, Luke Cochren and wife their cow herd together. down 2 percent. Winter wheat answered the way that we want O Love Divine” were sung after Wetmore and Michael Beam Carolyn, Holton, Kim Bethell Forage harvest has contin- harvest is now 76 percent com- them to be answered, which the benediction. Assisting with (Lesa) of St. George. and husband Doug, Williams- ued right along this year after a plete, compared to 84 percent should remind us that we really the service were Topher Dohl, Don was preceded in death burg, Phil Cochren, Scottsdale, lengthy period of wetter weather last year. are “fallen” creatures. Maybe elder and acolyte; Joyce Peter- by his parents and parents- Ariz., and Joel Cochren and at the beginning of the season. Scattered rains across the we have been doing all the talk- son, organist; and Jennifer Mc- in-law, Don and Donna Van- wife Christie, Austin, Texas; a For those along the major river country are expected this week ing to God and so very little Mahon, altar committee. Donge; two brothers, Ward sister, Betty Scheid and husband ways the desire for more mois with an inch or more in eastern listening to Him speak to us Bible class studying the Old Lee Beam and Steve Beam; Paul, Whiting; a sister-in-law, ture sounds irrational as the Kansas to the Gulf and in the through His word. When Jesus Testament lesson of the day was a sister, Vicki Jo Coffman; Mary Cochren, Kansas City, Mississippi River along the Southeast. The latest six-to-10- had finished praying, one of His lead by Pastor Van Velzer. two sisters-in-law, Alice Mo.; eight grandchildren; and banks of St. Louis just this week day outlook shows above normal disciples said to him, “Lord, The Immanuel Ladies planned Beam and Daisy Howe; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was finally fell below flood stage for temps in the west and normal to teach us to pray, as John taught a day trip for Tuesday, July a brother-in-law, Dennis preceded in death by two sisters, the first time since March. below normal in the east with his disciples.” 30, to Risen Savior Lutheran VanDonge. June Henoch and Joy Manion; For the week, Friday, July 19 above normal precipitation from Interestingly, this is the only Church in Basehor. St. Mark’s Survivors include his wife, and a brother, Wendell Cochren. through Friday, July 26, August the Rockies up into the Northern time in all the gospels that any of Lutheran Church in Piper with Deloris; his three children and Funeral services will be held live cattle were up $1.05, Octo- Corn Belt and below normal in the disciples ask Jesus to teach lunch at Legends. their spouses; 20 grandchil- at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at ber was up $1.40, August feeder the South. dren; 27 great-grandchildren; Mercer Funeral Home in Holton cattle were up $3.75, September September corn went down a great-great-grandchild; a with burial to follow in Spring- was up $4.30, August lean hogs into a new recent low at $4.12 sister, Karen Baker; a special hill Cemetery in Whiting. Fam- were up $2.55 and October was with support next at $3.96 and Circleville Christian Church nephew, David Beam; nu- ily will greet friends from 5:30 up $.52. Boxed Beef, Choice resistance up at $4.30. The De- merous nieces and nephews; p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the was down $1.25 at $212.17, Se- cember contract is still holding and a host of friends. lect was down $1.17 at $188.34 above the $4.20 support line By Jeannie Arnold My Shepherd” as the offering funeral home. oy and Beverly Kranz was received. A funeral service will be Memorial contributions may and Pork Carcass Cutout was up with resistance up at $4.36. R held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, $5.85 at $84.38. August soybeans had support served as greeters at the door for Luke Schreiber brought the be made to Jackson County 4-H, the cowboy/traditional service morning sermon titled “The Art Aug. 2 at Mercer Funeral sent in care of Mercer Funeral Cattle slaughter for the week at $8.70 and resistance up at Home, Holton, Kansas. The was estimated at 651,000 head, $9.18 as the chart shows a coil- at Circleville Christian Church Of Neighboring.” His first few Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, up 2,000 from the week previous ing or price consolidation dur- on July 28. minutes were a reflection of the family will receive visitors KS 66436. Holton Recorder 7/31/19 starting at 9 a.m. until the and up 11,000 compared to last ing the month of July, showing Music was provided by the show “Mr. Rodgers’ Neighbor- service. Burial will follow year. Beef production year-to- lower highs with higher lows. praise team of Johnny Lynch, hood.” He used text from Luke immediately at Soldier Cem- Guideline for date is running .3 percent ahead The November contract looks Sandra Hurt, Max Lierz, Shelly 10:25-37 as he brought out the etery. of last year with cattle slaughter similar with support at $8.90 and Will, Paul and Sue Davault and question “Who is my neigh- Memorial contributions obituaries up 1.3 percent. resistance at $9.36. Kay Hallauer, which opened the bor?” His message was on the may be sent to Mercer Fu- Hog slaughter for the week September Kansas City service by singing “Give Me parable of the Good Samaritan neral Home, P.O. Box 270, In free obituaries, references was estimated at 2,362,000 head, wheat is holding a lower trend That Old Time Religion.” Paul who acted like a good neighbor Holton, KS 66436, to benefit to the deceased will involve up 70,000 from the week previ- with support around the $4.30 Davault gave the prayer for con- by stopping to help someone the Holton Hospital Building courtesy titles, such as Mr., ous and up 361,000 compared area and resistance up at $4.72. cerns and praises. in need that others had just ig- Fund or Circleville Chris- Mrs. and Miss, rather than first to a year ago. Pork production September Chicago wheat is on The communion hymn was nored. tian Church. To leave a spe- names or nicknames, as a mat- year-to-date is up 4.2 percent a lower trend this month with “The Savior Is Waiting” and Neighboring has a very phys- cial message for the family, ter of practice. Formal titles from last year with slaughter up support at $4.87 and resistance Ron Parrett used text from John ical side to it. Love your neigh- please visit www.mercerfu such as Dr. or those related to 3.5 percent. up near $5.30. August soybean 10:9 as he gave the communion bor as yourself and be a good neralhomes.com military rank will also be used August live cattle went into meal went into a new two-month meditation. Communion servers neighbor while helping those Holton Recorder 7/31/19 s if so specified by the family of a new recent high last week low with support next at $295 were Donald Askren, Mike Co- in need. The service closed by the deceased. and broke the $109 barrier but and resistance up at $317. chren, Elmer Ent and John Ray. singing “I’ll Fly Away.” stopped right at the 38-percent Note: There is risk of loss in The prayer for the offering Fibonacci retracement level. trading commodity futures and was given by Paul Davault. Kay The next resistance level is up at options. Matt Hines is a licensed Hallauer provided the lovely AUGUST Buck’s Grove $110 with support at $107. commodity broker for Loewen piano music by playing “Draw SUBSCRIPTIONS U.S. weather is still being seen and Associates Inc. of Manhat- Us With Your Love” and “I Am ARE NOW By Betty Bernritter from Luke 11:1-13 and titled her as benign/bearish for grains, tan, specializing in grain and Thine, O Lord” as communion PAYABLE It was a joy to hear the bell message “Teach Us.” In the gos- which is providing the most pres- livestock operations as well as was served and “The Lord Is chiming at Buck’s Grove United pel reading, the disciples asked sure recently. The world weather commercial consulting clients Methodist Church as Jack Bern- Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus highlight was another round of since 2004. He can be reached ritter did the deed on the beauti- responds by telling them to talk record-setting heat across Eu- at (785) 289-0036. COUPON ful July 28, 2019. to God and tell Him whatever is rope. Wheat and fall crop pro- To begin the celebration of on their mind, as that is prayer. duction estimates continue to $ $ worship on the seventh Sunday Jesus gave them a model prayer, fall both there and into Russia. after Pentecost, Mary Ringle the Lord’s Prayer, which we still CFTC data showed funds sell- lighted the altar candles as The- pray every Sunday. ing more corn than expected for the week ending July 23 but still resa Rieschick provided the re- Prayer is best thought of as Present Lunch corded prelude. conversation with God. Jesus net long more than 108,000 con- This tracts. Estimates through Friday or Pastor Charlotte Milroy wel- helps us and even encourages us Coupon! Dinner! comed everyone and after an- to be in daily conversation with show funds net long only 86,000 10% OFF contracts. North Topeka Restaurant with Family Focus! nouncements, led the call to wor- God. We are not to drag God’s 4731 N.W. Hunters Ridge Circle, Topeka ship, opening prayer and Psalter, good name into our pet causes China has given the go-ahead on some tariff-free imports of 785-730-3414 Psalm 85. as if our will is God’s will. We $ 11 a.m. to midnight Sun. through Tues. • 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wed. through Sat. Recorded hymns sung were need to realize that God answers U.S. corn, sorghum, cotton and $ “Jesus Keep Me Near The in His time, not our time. pork along with three million Cross,” “A Mighty Fortress Is The offertory ushers were metric tons of soybeans for gov- Our Lord” and “The Church’s Wayne Rieschick and Don Bol- One Foundation.” Joyce Immen- ing and as the final hymn, “Blest schuh read scripture, Hosea 1:2- Be the Tie That Binds,” was YOU NAME IT! 10 and Colossians 2:6-19. Also, sung, Mary carried out the light for a special, Joyce read quotes of Christ. HANDYMAN • NO JOB TOO SMALL on church billboards. There is no Bible study this HOME REPAIR & BLDG. 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HOLTON______RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 6 SPORTS Wednesday MidWest Power softball team wins national tourney MidWest Power became the award in the tournament. Midwest Power – Pool Play 14A 2019 Midwest National Walker pitched and played Games. Fastpitch Softball Champions first base for the team. She fin- Pool Play Game 1 after beating out a field of teams ished the season with a .519 *Midwest Power (KS) de- from Minnesota to Texas on batting average, an OBP of feated KC Dirt Devils 04 (MO) Saturday, July 27, it has been .573 and a SLG of .573. Walker 2-1. reported. pitched 102 innings in the 2019 Pool Play Game 2 The National Championship season, throwing, 1,471 pitches *Midwest Power (KS) de- tournament consisted of four and facing 430 batters, while feated Clutch Hitters Flugstad days of pool and bracket play in only walking 17. Her ERA (MN) 10-1. both Liberty, Mo. and Shawnee (earned run average) was 1.510 Pool Play Game 3 Mission, Kan. and her WHIP (walks, hits, in- *Midwest Power (KS) defeat- Local members of the team nings pitched) was .873. Walker ed Sting Select 04 (MO) 4-1. were Brooke Flewelling, daugh- received the MVP (Most Valu- Midwest Power – 14A Brack- ter of Misty and Phil Flewelling able Player) award for the tour- et Play. of Holton, and Kennedy Bryan, nament. Game 1 daughter of K.J. and Jessica Flewelling will be a freshman *Midwest Power (KS) defeat- Bryan of Hoyt. Flewelling is at Holton High School, Bryan a ed Midwest Elite (KS). also the granddaughter of Ken freshman at Royal Valley High Game 2 and Madeline Flewelling of School and Walker a sophomore *Midwest Power (KS) de- Holton. at Eudora High School for the feated Firecracker WTX – Van Sadie Walker, daughter of upcoming 2019-2020 school Horn (TXW) 5-2. Paul and Katie Morris Walker year. Game 3 of Eudora, is also a member of MidWest Power is coached *Midwest Power (KS) de- the team and the granddaughter by K.J. Bryan of Hoyt and Greg feated Fury Gold Bradley (NE) of Tim and Sandee Morris of Anderson of Topeka. 8-4. The MidWest Power 14A girls softball team, shown above, is the 2019 Mid- Holton. Here’s the rundown of Mid- Game 4 – Championship west National Fastpitch Softball Champion Team after winning its tournament Flewelling played shortstop west Power’s run at the 14A Game (3 Games). over the weekend. Three players with local connections were members of the for the team and finished the National Championships. 1. Midwest Power (KS) de- team. Brooke Flewelling is shown on the back row, second from left. Sadie season with a .442 batting aver- Midwest Power – 14A Pool C feated Top Gun Academy Ber- Walker is shown on the front row, second from left. Kennedy Bryan is shown age, an OBP (on base percent- (Pool Play) Pool A – Pool F. ryman (MO) 7-4. age) of .510 and a SLG (slug- 1. 14A (KS) – Midwest Power 2. Top Gun Academy Berry- on the front row, fourth from left. In addition, K.J. Bryan, shown on the back – 3-0. man (MO) defeated Midwest row at the far right, was one of the coaches for the championship team. ging percentage) of .709. Bryan played catcher, outfield 2. 14A (MO) – Sting Select Power (KS) 11-4. Photo courtesy of Sandee Morris 04 – 2-1. 3. Midwest Power (KS) de- ______and first base for the team. She finished the year with a batting 3. 14A (MN) – Clutch Hitters feated Top Gun Academy Ber- average of .393 and an OBP of Flugstad – 1-2. ryman (MO) 13-5. .420. Bryan received the Most 4. 14A (MO) – KC Dirt Dev- Follow us on twitter Outstanding Defensive Player ils 04 – 0-3. Wildcat Bailey Flewelling also @HoltonRecorder! member of national title team
ailey Flewelling, who will KC Peppers-Wallace – Pool Play B Games. be a senior this fall at Holton Pool Play Game 1 H i g h *MN Snocatz 18 Black (MN) S c h o o l , defeated KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) shown in the 7-1. inset photo Pool Play Game 2 here, was *Sting Select ’00 (MO) tied KC a member Peppers-Wallace (KS) 5-5. of the KC Pool Play Game 3 P e p p e r s - *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- feated Hazard (MO) 3-1. W a l l a c e KC Peppers-Wallace – 18A girls soft- Bracket Play. ball team Game 1 that won the *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- 18A 2019 feated KC Stingrays (KS). M i d w e s t Game 2 National Fast- *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- pitch Softball Championship feated Clash (KS) 8-4. last weekend, it was reported. Game 3 *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- Flewelling played shortstop and feated KC Monarchs (MO) 7-5. outfield for the team. Game 4 Here’s the rundown of the KC *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- Peppers’ title run: feated Team Kansas Elite-Storrer KC Peppers-Wallace – 18A Pool (KS) 7-6. I (Pool Play) Pool A – Pool J. Game 5 1. 18A (MO) – Sting Select ’00 *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- – 2-0-1. feated Sting Select ’00 (MO) 7-0. 2. 18A (KS) KC Peppers-Wal- Game 6 – Championship Game lace – 1-1-1. *KC Peppers-Wallace (KS) de- 3. 18A (MO) – Hazard – 1-2. feated Top Gun Academy-Angels 4. 18A (MN) – MN Snocatz 18 (KS) 2-1. Black – 1-2. Thunder Hill Speedway feature race results reported Ethan Noel is shown above competing in this year’s kiddie pedal pull at the Jackson County Fair. the No. 21 car, took third, after Noel took second in the nine-year-old boy division. The top three participants in each division qualified Dirt track racing results for the state fair competition, it was reported. Photo by Brian Sanders from Thunder Hill Speedway starting in seventh. Other area drivers in the top near Mayetta have been an- 10 were Dalton Ronnebaum nounced for the Saturday, (No. 7NR) of Onaga fourth, July 27 features. Christopher Feuerborn (No. 51) Dustin Thulin of Topeka, of Ozawkie fifth, Ryan Sutter Kiddie pedal pull draws 193 participants driving the No. 45 car, took first (No. 79) of Rockport, Mo. sixth, place in the Northern Sport 5 Years Old Boys 3rd place – Keatyn Bontrager Levi Henry (No. 97L) of Hoyt This year, 193 kids flexed st rd Modifieds feature race after th Boys 1 place – Hoyt De- Prentice Girls 3 place – Mickenzie seventh, Koby Rigsby (No. 77) their leg muscles in the 27 st starting in second place. of Topeka eighth, Mallory Stif- Annual Jackson County Farm ghand Girls 1 place – Gracie Julo Schlodder Brian Murphy of Carbon- Boys 2nd place – Layton Girls 2nd place – Dani Pe- 10 Years Old fler (No. M87) of Hoyt ninth Bureau Association Kiddie st dale, driving the 1M car, took and Larry Hunter (No. 71L) of Pedal Pull held during the Prentice ters Boys 1 place – Brodey Ni- second, after starting in sixth. th Boys 3rd place – Tate Ol- Girls 3rd place – Emmalina col Meriden 10 . Jackson County 4-H Fair, it nd Luke Stallbaumer of Tecumseh, Jordan Grabouski of Beatrice, was reported. berding Carolan Boys 2 place – Henry driving the L26 car, took third Girls 1st place – Reagan 8 Years Old Julo Neb., driving the No. 30 car, The first, second and third- st rd after starting in ninth. won the Modifiedsfeature race, place winners of each divi- Harris Boys 1 place – Carsen Boys 3 place – Jamison Other area drivers in the top Girls 2nd place – Lillian Rinkes Holt after starting in fifth place. sion were awarded a trophy nd st 10 were Travis Burger (No. Kyle Olberding of Seneca, and will receive a purple Julo Boys 2 place – Jamison Girls 1 place – Jennifer 6B) of Manhattan fourth, Mark Girls 3rd place – Kylie Kin- Huyett Mellies in the No. 75 car, took second, winner’s t-shirt to wear dur- rd nd Smith (No. 21) of Rossville after starting fourth. Brandon ing the Kansas State Fair kel Boys 3 place – Adam Mel- Girls 2 place – Marley fifth, Bryan Bowers (No. 77B) 6 Years Old lies Gilliland Conkwright of Wamego, driv- competition held on Sept. 8 st st rd of Topeka sixth, Randy Da- ing the No. 24C car, took third, in Hutchinson. Boys 1 place – Caden Phil- Girls 1 place – Kennedy Girls 3 place – Tinsley vis (No. 4) of Topeka seventh, lips Tannahill Bradley after starting sixth. Kiddie Pedal Pull winners nd nd Marty Randol (No. 0) of Topeka Other area drivers in the top were as follows. Boys 2 place – Case Har- Girls 2 place – Isabel Tin- 11-12 Years Old eighth, Tristan Phillips (No. ris ney Boys 1st place – Jacob Huy- 10 were Scott Brown (No. 11B) Age 4 and Under rd rd 37P) of Mayetta ninth and Jeff of Meriden fourth, Danny Holt Boys 1st place – David Car- Boys 3 place – Brock Girls 3 place – Emersyn ett Davis (No. 27J) of Topeka 10th. Mitchell Nicol Boys 2nd place – Jace Huy- (No. 7D) of Topeka fifth, Al- olan st Tyler Hinrichs of Americus, len Halderman (No. 178), of Boys 2nd place – Corbin Girls 1 place – Hazel 9 Years Old ett driving the No. 25 car, won the Bowser Boys 1st place – Leighton Boys 3rd place – Caliber Hoyt sixth, Derek Smith (No. Brady nd Hobby Stocks feature, after 71S) of Mayetta seventh, Greg Boys 3rd place – Max Zim- Girls 2 place – Bailee Stous Miller starting in fourth place. Bellew Boys 2nd place – Ethan Girls 1st place – Kolbie Metz (No. 30M) of Washington merman rd Chris Lierz of Baileyville, st Girls 3 place – Lana War- Noel Noel eighth, Audrey Carbaugh (No. Girls 1 place – Claire rd nd driving the No. 79C car, took 81) of Basehor ninth and Steven Bowser ner Boys 3 place – Kannon Girls 2 place – Presley second, after starting in second. Bowers Jr (No. 77) of Topeka Girls 2nd place – Lakin Pat- 7 Years Old Segenhagen Phillips Brian Stich of Topeka, driving th Boys 1st place – Bryar King Girls 1st place – Hanna My- Girls 3rd place – Jarity Ri- 10 . terson nd Girls 3rd place – Macey Boys 2 place – Luke War- ers belin ner Girls 2nd place – Julieann Looking forward to: Ohlsen Summer plash Thank You – 27th Annual Kiddie Pedal Pull Sponsors S 2019 Advanced Chiropractic Services • Armstrong Inc. Tires • Denny & Donna Ashcraft - Ashcraft Stock Dogs • Bell Plumbing • Brahma Excavating • Capitol View Masonry LLC • Cecil K’s Hometown Market • Chris Gross Construction • Complete Chiropractic Care Saturday, Aug. 10 Center LLC - Dr. Stephannie Gilkey-Nicol • Denison State Bank • Doyle Family Farms & Pioneer Seed Sales • Ehrhart Excavating • 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Farmers State Bank • Foster Ford Inc. • Giant Communications • GNBank • Grass Roots Pest Control & Lawn Care • Haug Construction Company • Holton Chiropractic Center • Holton Dental • Holton Family Dentistry • Holton Farm & Home • Holton Livestock Exchange • Holton Swimming Pool Ireland Custom Exhaust • Jackson County Farm Bureau Financial Services • Jackson Farmers • Jayhawk TV & Appliances • 711 Nebraska, Holton REGULAR ADMISSION FEES APPLY. Keeler Trucking & Tractor Repair • Kellerman Real Estate • Lifetime Eye Care • Mercer Funeral Home • NBD Burning, LLC • O’Reilly Auto Parts • Parallel Farms • Ron Kirk’s Body Shop • Stauffer Salvage & Ag Repair • Walmart • Wayne’s Farm Supply • diving competitions • swimming races • belly flop contest Wege’s Feed Service Inc. • Wetmore Veterinary Service • Wilson Tire LLC hot dogs, chips & drinks provided CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 4-Hers and their families. Jackson County Farm Bureau Association recognizes and celebrates medals awarded to top finishers • lots of fun all the hard work and effort you have invested throughout the 4-H year. All 4-Hers are winners for your dedication! summer games & entertainment for the whole family Jackson County Farm Bureau Association THANKS all the sponsors and donors for their contributions in making the Pedal Pull a Success! HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 7 Recipes Of The Month UTV stolen Turner shares love of baking with community from rural By Carrie Law * ¼ teaspoon baking powder butter and get the mixture residence It started * 1/3 cup chocolate chips smooth. as a dream, Pour the peanut butter-honey The Jackson County as do many Directions: Preheat the oven mixture over the granola mix Sheriff’s Office is small to 375 degrees. Line a light- and stir until everything is well investigating the theft of businesses. It colored baking sheet with a coated. Wet your hands with a green camo 2004 Rhino was nurtured silicone mat. In a medium bowl, water and roll into balls - I did 660 side by side, which throughout beat the butter with an electric mine about 1-inch wide (a little was reportedly removed her mixer on medium speed until bigger than a golf ball). from a residence in the childhood, fluffy, about 20 seconds. To make them easier to roll, 13000 block of S Road influenced Add the sugars and beat for you can put the mixture in the between Mayetta and by her mother and grandmother about 30 seconds. The mixture fridge for 20-30 minutes to let Hoyt. who were both exceptional will turn a pale color and be it firm up a bit. If I’m making Jackson County Sheriff bakers. fluffy. Next, add the egg yolk these ahead, I’ll do that step. Tim Morse said the UTV It was fueled by the loss and vanilla and beat until just Store in the fridge in an air- is believed to have been of her parents and the innate combined. tight container. You can use stolen sometime last feeling that they wanted her to Whisk together the flour, salt, wax paper between the layers to Friday night or early “do it now, because now was the baking soda and baking powder keep the balls from sticking to Saturday morning. A time.” in a separate bowl. Sprinkle each other. reward is being offered So Jocelyn Turner took that the flour on top of the butter Feel free to substitute in your for information that leads leap of faith in January of this mixture, and beat just until favorite nut and dried fruits or to the conviction of the year and launched Glenna Kay’s combined. Stir in the chocolate to use almond butter in place of individual or individuals Bakery, which was named in chips. the peanut butter. responsible in the theft. honor of her mother, Glenna Scoop the dough into 12 If you have any Mashek. dough balls, and space them Easy Brownie Cake Pops information about In a very short period of evenly on the baking sheet. Bake * 1 box family-size fudgy this crime, contact the time, Turner has managed to for 8-10 minutes, removing the brownie mix* Jackson County Sheriff’s creatively expand her company cookies from the oven when the * 1 bag (9.5 oz) Dove Silky Office at 785-364-2251. by working with other small edges just start to turn golden Smooth Dark Chocolate businesses. She collaborates brown. * 2 teaspoons shortening with Colette Carson to offer Let the cookies rest on the * Lollipop sticks baking classes in The Hearth baking sheet for one minute * Sprinkles SEEKING BIDS th Room, located at 124 W. 5 St. before moving them to a wire Banner Creek Reservoir is on the Holton Square. rack to cool. Directions: Preheat oven to seeking bids for a small The Hearth Room is located 350 degrees. Prepare brownies Jocelyn Turner (shown above) launched Glenna Kay’s in the same building as The Small Batch Sugar Cookies as directed on box, using the Bakery earlier this year. Turner offers a variety of baking wetlands project at the reservoir. Hotspot Coffee Shop, which is * 4 tablespoons unsalted recommended oil, water and classes, as well as baked goods at The Hotspot Coffee Contact Lu Griffiths, Director, for owned by Sarah Draper. Sarah butter, melted eggs for fudgy brownies. Pour Shop in Holton. Submitted photo a copy of the plans and any sells Glenna Kay’s cinnamon * 1/3 cup granulated sugar batter into a 9x9 pan sprayed questions, at 5-364-4236. rolls, breakfast burritos and * 1 large egg yolk, white with non-stick cooking spray. * 1 large egg mix. (The muffin batter will be sandwiches at her establishment. reserved for another use Bake 28–30 minutes until edges * 1/3 to ½ cup milk; dairy and quite thick — see note below Bids must be submitted to the Turner also offers baking * ½ teaspoon vanilla extract are firm and middle is set. Allow non-dairy both work for more details). Fold in the reservoir office by 3:30 p.m. on classes through the Holton Parks * ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all- to cool for at least one hour. * 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla blueberries. r , 16, 2019. and Recreation Department that purpose flour Remove cooled brownies extract Divide the batter between are held in the First Baptist * ¼ teaspoon baking soda from the pan and trim off * 6 to 8 ounces fresh or frozen muffin cups. If making big- Church. * 1/8 teaspoon fine salt the edges. Discard edges blueberries; (about 1 cup) topped muffins, the batter will “I’m totally open to any kind * 6 peanut butter chocolate or reserve for another use. come to the tops of the paper of baking opportunities that are hearts (like Reese’s) Crumble the remainder of the Directions: Preheat oven to liners. Sprinkle a little sugar on requested,” Turner said. “And baked brownies in to a large 400 degrees. For big-topped top of each muffin. COMMANDER’S I’m always looking for fun ways Directions: Preheat the oven bowl. Use a 1 ½-inch cookie muffins, line eight standard- Bake muffins 15 to 20 minutes to engage with our community.” to 350 degrees, and line a small scoop to scoop brownies size muffin cups with paper or until tops are no longer wet COFFEE One such way is the upcoming baking sheet with parchment into balls. Use your hands to liners. For standard-size and a toothpick inserted into Christmas Kid’s Market that will paper (or use a silicone mat). smooth out the balls and place muffins, line 10 muffin cups. the middle of a muffin comes oin us or co ee be held at the Beck Bookman Stir together the melted butter, on a baking sheet lined with Fill the remaining cups with out with crumbs, not wet batter. and donuts Library this fall. Turner will sugar, egg yolk and vanilla waxed paper, parchment paper 1 to 2 tablespoons of water Transfer to a cooling rack. th teach baking classes to kids that extract. Stir very well to or a Silpat. to help the muffins bake To store, place them in a Saturday, u . 10 will “fuel their imaginations.” combine. Insert a lollipop stick into evenly. plastic bag, seal and store at a.m. - 10 a.m. She said she likes to challenge Next, sprinkle the flour, each brownie ball. Freeze at Whisk the flour, sugar, baking room temperature for two to the kids to “find ways to make baking soda and salt evenly least 2 hours. In a microwave powder and salt in a large bowl. three days. To freeze, wrap them Holton ets Clu a recipe better.” The children over the dough, and stir just to safe dish, heat Dove chocolate Add oil to a measuring jug that tightly in aluminum foil or place 926 W. 6th St. can then pay $5 to rent a table combine. Press the dough flat and shortening on 50 percent holds at least 1 cup. Add the them in freezer bags. Freeze for at the Christmas Kid’s Market and evenly in the bowl, and then power for 1 minute; stir. egg then fill the jug to the 1-cup up to three months. em ers and to sell their wares. All of the divide it in half by eye. You Continue microwaving and line with milk (1/3 to 1/2 cup If you know a great cook or table rental fees will benefit the should get three cookies from stirring in 30-second intervals milk). Add vanilla and whisk to baker who should be the next non-mem er library. each half. on 50 percent power until combine. “Cook Of The Month,” contact eterans are Turner said she has felt Roll each dough ball in your melted and smooth. Add milk mixture to the bowl Law at Quality Monuments invited “overwhelming support from hands, roll lightly in extra Dip a pop into the melted with dry ingredients then use a at 785-364-4454 or Carrie@ the Holton community.” She granulated sugar and then space chocolate. If necessary, use a fork to combine. Do not over Quality-Monuments.com and her husband, Scott, son evenly on the prepared baking spoon to completely coat the McKale and daughter Maggie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, pop with chocolate, then remove moved here in 2010 from until they spread, start to crackle it, letting the excess chocolate Nebraska, where she earned her and appear dry on top. drip back into the bowl. Place graduate degree in culinary arts Let the cookies rest on the on prepared baking tray. and food service management. baking sheet for two minutes Scatter sprinkles on the top of Call The Turner said she feels happy to before moving them to a wire the pop while the chocolate is give back to the community “by rack to cool completely. After still wet. Repeat with remaining offering classes at reasonable the cookies have cooled for 10 pops. If the chocolate starts to rates so that everyone can minutes, press a chocolate heart get thick as it cools down, just attend.” into the center of each cookie. microwave for 15 seconds. Put Experts! Turner also offers cookie and Move the cookies to the the baking tray into the fridge cupcake birthday parties and fridge - so the hearts don’t melt until ready to serve. bridal showers as an alternative too much - to set for 30 minutes. for celebratory events. This Bring to room temperature Quick and Easy Blueberry Appliances Automotive Construction/Excavating fall she is looking forward before serving. 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My best interests are Chris Gross, Owner 12423 Memory Lane ND Christopher T. Etzel (785) 364-5600 Holton, KS 66436 IN THE 2 this petition. served by the requested General Practice Attorney At Law Electrical JUDICIAL DISTRICT change in name. DISTRICT COURT OF 3. My YEAR of birth is Specializing in juvenile criminal, traffic, will and probate law Montgomery Electric JACKSON COUNTY, 1961 and my place of birth I ask the Court to set this 301 Leonard, P.O. Box 23 Haug KANSAS is Shawnee County in the matter for hearing and order Onaga, KS 66521 • Breaker Box Upgrades • Residential 785-889-4192 • Fax 785-889-4181 or Commercial • New Construction State of Kansas. service by publication, reg- • Service Calls • Electrical Maintenance Construction IN THE MATTER OF THE istered mail or certified mail, 15+ Years Experience! PETITION OF 4. My birth certificate or, if appropriate, waive any 17250 214th Rd. Inc. shows my name as: Barbara requirement for service. I fur- Belveal Law Office, Inc. Locally owned • 785-215-2829 Barbara Elizabeth Elizabeth Nelson. ther ask the Court to issue • Basement Bontrager an order changing my name Jason Belveal Computers Excavation Present Name 5. My present name is: from Barbara Elizabeth Bon- Attorney-at-Law Barbara Elizabeth Bon- trager to Barbara Nelson Family Law • Divorce • Traffic • Dump Truck Service To Change His/Her trager. Bontrager and for such other Child Support • Criminal Defense Computer Service • Pond Work Name to: relief as the Court deems “We make Service calls” • Waterline & 6. Other names I am using appropriate under the cir- Alexandria Belveal Attorney-at-Law The Computer Doctors Sewer Installation Barbara Nelson Bontrager or have used are: ______cumstances. 364-9300 • 907 W. 4th St., Holton New Name ______Wills • Trusts • Probate • Sewer Cam I affirm under penalty or Adoption • Criminal Law Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Web page: thecomputerdrs.com Case No. 19 CV 35 7. I desire to have my perjury that all statements in 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 • Fill Sand, Rock, name changed to Barbara this Petition for Change of Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 Black Dirt, Clay, Div. No. ______Nelson Bontrager to renew Name are accurate to best Masonry my driver’s license. of my knowledge. Road Rock Hauled PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME 8. This Petition is not made Barbara Elizabeth for the purpose of avoiding Bontrager This Space Just 364-3375 Petitioner states: th any debts, obligations or le- 17375 254 Road New Construction & Repairs Steve & John Haug gal process nor is it made for Whiting, KS 66552 Trent Andler 13136 222nd Rd., 1. I reside in the County in the purpose of misleading or 785-364-6905 785-383-1882 [email protected] which this Petition is being defrauding any person. The a Week! www.CapitolViewMasonry.com Holton, KS 66436 filed. requested name change will WL62t3 HOLTON RECORDER,WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 8 Emergency n Holton Budget... Continued from Page 1 management The district’s outstand- ing indebtedness is down $1,140,819 from last year and office moves totals $20,735,000 this year ($19,925,000 in general obli- The Jackson County gation bonds and $810,000 in Emergency Management office lease purchase principal). has moved to the second floor of Last year, the district’s out- the Jackson County Courthouse, standing indebtedness was it has been reported. $21,875,819 ($20,745,000 in The office, which is led by Pat GO bonds and $1,130,819 in Korte, director of emergency lease purchase principal). management, is now located in All patrons with questions room 209 on the second floor about the new proposed budget next to the county clerk’s office. are welcome to attend the Aug. This office previously 12 public hearing to get their housed the Jackson County questions answered and to voice Commission meeting room. concerns. The emergency management office has been located on the n first floor on the southeast side Lucky Stars EMS Services... of the Courthouse for many Continued from Page 1 years. Korte said that when she began as director, her office was hold July In Jefferson County, am- employees for the ambulance located at the Jackson County bulance services are an in- stations in Effingham and Sheriff’s Office. house county department. Atchison. The first floor office will meeting Jefferson County Ambulance For 2019, the county bud- now be used by victim service Service is a tax-payer owned get for Atchison County EMS advocates, it was reported. By Charlotte Cyphers and operated EMS provider. included $1,617,800, it was The phone number for Junior Reporter They provide on-scene reported. emergency management is still The Lucky Stars 4-H medical and trauma care Nemaha County 364-2811. Club’s July meeting was throughout the county. Commissioners also contract called to order at 6:30 p.m. Ambulance staff also partici- with TECHS Inc. for ambu- on July 8. The meeting was pate in health and safety edu- lance services in the county, run by the junior officers this cation for the schools and the as well as Sabetha EMS for GOTTLIEB & month. general public. services in the Sabetha area. Roll call was taken as mem- They supply ambulance Nemaha County Clerk JOHN WENGER bers answered the question stand-by services for athletic Mary Kay Schultejans said “Are you ready for the fair?” contests, social functions and the county is in the final A few answered “yes,” some community events. According months of a five-year con- FAMILY REUNION “almost” and a couple of kids to the department’s website, tract with TECHS Inc. The said “no.” the staff is also actively en- county current pays the com- Sunday, Aug. 18 Club members discussed gaged with the communi- pany $41,866.67 per month what pre-fair judging judges ties in disaster preparedness, ($502,400.04 per year). Potluck at Noon were looking for during judg- emergency operations and Sabetha EMS bills the ing. Madeline Montgomery coroner services. county for services since they gave some tips about how to In 2018, ambulance depart- vary each month, Schultejans Fisher Center survive fair week that were ment’s budget authority was said. In the top photo, Kaydence Hare, age 6 and a two-time very helpful, especially for $1,173,272, it was reported. Brown County budgeted cancer survivor, is shown with Holton Dairy Queen store 201 E. Iowa the newer members. In January 2017, Atchison $220,000 in 2019 for ambu- manager, Alyssa Jones, who served up some soft serve ice Hiawatha, KS Because the fair was com- County EMS transitioned to lance services from Town & cream during Miracle Treat Day. Above, Kaydence and her ing up, the club had a very become a county-run depart- Country EMS of Hiawatha. A dad, Allen (far right), are shown with Holton Dairy Queen e swimming pool short meeting followed by ment in Atchison County. total of $255,000 has been re- owner, Wayne Vandewater (center). Submitted photos refreshments. As of 2017, the ambulance quested for the 2020 budget, will be available! service included 17 full-time it was reported. Holton Dairy Queen notes Miracle Treat Day THANK YOU THANK YOU Holton Dairy Queen took Vail Health. part in Stormont Vail Health’s For each blizzard sold that Thanks to GNBank for buying my pig, and Thank you, Jackson County Farm Bureau Miracle Treat Day with a day, Dairy Queen donated $1 to Homestead Affordable Housing Association, for buying my pig, and special visitor to the store last to the hospital. The funds raised Denison State Bank for buying my steer Thursday. will be used to underwrite the for buying my steer at the Miracle kid Kaydence Hare, cost of programs and services at 2019 Jackson County Fair! at the 2019 Jackson County Fair! a two-time cancer survivor, Stormont Vail Health, including was at the Dairy Queen store Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to promote Miracle Treat support, the Breastfeeding Ben Kneisler Makenna Tyler Day, which raises funds for Clinic, Child Life Services and children’s services at Stormont more. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 9 Land Transfers
The following land transfers Chris Thomas and Lorilee S. have been filed with the Jackson Thomas, husband and wife, land County Register of Deeds Office. in the southwest quarter of S12, *Quit claim deed - Jamie T6S, R15E of the 6th P.M., Jack- Grollmes fka Jamie Kissel and son County. Matthew Grollmes, wife and hus- *Joint tenancy general war- band, to same as joint tenants, the ranty deed - Ernest J. DeBusk, a east half of the southeast quarter single person, of Jackson County, of S11, T6, R13 of the 6th P.M., to Daymon C. DeVader and Kim- Jackson County. berly DeVader, husband and wife, *Quit claim deed - William of Jackson County, the south half E. Kinkade III and Marilyn A. of Lot 39 and all of Lots 40 and Bond-Kinkade, husband and 41, Block 10, Interstate Addition, wife, of Jackson County, to same, city of Holton, Jackson County. trustee of the trust in their names, *Sheriff’s deed - Sheriff of dated April 9, 2019, the north 7.5 Jackson County to the U.S. Sec- feet of Lot 68 and all of Lot 70, retary of Veterans Affairs, Nash- all on New York Avenue, city of ville, Tenn., a tract of land in the Holton, Jackson County. southwest quarter of S12, T9S, *Co-executrix deed - Krystal R15E of the 6th P.M., Jackson J. Bevan and Lorri Ann Trimble, County. co-executrix of the will of Debra *General warranty deed - Deb- L. Sinclair, to Mary E. Tessend- bie L. Collins, a single person, to orf, a tract of land in the North- Gregory Waggoner, a tract of land east quarter of S16, T6S, R14E of in the north half of the southeast the 6th P.M., Jackson County. quarter of S33, T7S, R15E of the *General warranty deed - 6th P.M., Jackson County. Brenda L. Henry, a single per- *General warranty deed - Jay son, to Jess Larison and Marla M. Gilliland and Melissa J. Gil- Larison, as joint tenants, a tract of liland, husband and wife, and land in the southwest fractional Joseph P. Gilliland and Karrie R. quarter of S19, T6S, R15E of the Gilliland, husband and wife, to 6th P.M., Jackson County. GCOM, LLC, Jay M. Gilliland *Kansas quit claim deed - and Joseph P. Gilliland, managers Kalena E. Tannahill, a single per- of GCOM, LLC, the east 10 feet son, to Kelly J. Tannahill, a single of Lot 2 in Block 2 in Tucker’s person, a tract of land in the west Addition to the city of Holton, half of the northwest quarter of Jackson County. S9, T7S, R14E of the 6th P.M., *General warranty deed - Jackson County. GCOM, LLC to Steven Boh- *Quit claim deed - David E. nenkemper, a single person, Lot Pfrang and Virginia A. Pfrang, 2, Block 2 in Tucker’s Addition, husband and wife, of Nemaha to the city of Holton, Jackson County, to David E. Pfrang, trust- County. ee of the revocable trust in his *Trustee’s deed - Marlene R. name dated Dec. 3, 1997, land in Putnam, sole trustee of the T. the west 60.22 acres of the north- Duane and Marlene R. Putnam west quarter of S3, T6S, R14E of Revocable Trust, dated Sept. the 6th P.M., and an undivided 11, 1998, of Jackson County, to one-half interest in six tracts in Douglas R. Putnam and Jennifer S5, T6S, R14E of the 6th P.M., all B. Putnam, husband and wife, as in Jackson County. joint tenants, a parcel including *Trustee’s deed - David E. 55 acres of land in the northeast Pfrang, trustee of the revocable fractional quarter of S3, T9S, trust in his name dated Dec. 3, R15E of the 6th P.M., Jackson 1997, to Brooks Karns and Jodie County. Karns, husband and wife, five *General warranty deed - acres in S5, T6S, R14E of the 6th Kemper A. Straley and Viola B. P.M., Jackson County. Straley, husband and wife, to 4-H On Parade! *Trustee’s deed - Henry Rich- Aaron R. Plumley and Jessica ter, trustee of the John Richter M. Plumley, as joint tenants, Lot Last week’s Jackson County Fair Parade around Holton’s Town Square featured 4-H club floats from the Lucky and Lorraine Richter Revocable 1, Bowser Subdivision, Jackson Stars (top photo) and North Jackson Jets (above photo), among other clubs. Photos by Ali Holcomb Trust dated Nov. 27, 2018 to County. Potawatomi United Methodist Public Notice By Ilene Dick In closing, Pastor Howard Public Notice Sunday, July 28, was a pleas- spoke of the Russian communist ant day as people gathered for Nikalolai Ivanovich Bukharin, (Published in The Holton Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.) worship service at Potawatomi leader of the Boshevik Revo- United Methodist Church the lution. In the spring of 1920, NOTICE OF HEARING 2019-2020 BUDGET seventh Sunday after Pentecost he was summoned to Kiev to The governing body of and Parents’ Day. speak to a large pro-state, anti- Pastor Howard opened the God rally that was attended by Unified School District 335 service with scripture and thousands. will meet on the 12th day of August, 2019 at 7:00 PM, at the 12719 266th Rd. for the purpose of hearing and prayer. It was announced that After an hour of violent answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. the Royal Valley staff prayer rhetoric to ridicule religion, he Detailed budget information (including budget profile) is available at USD 335 District Office and will be available at this hearing. breakfast will be held on Aug. stepped down and asked for 12. Pastor Howard expressed questions. An old priest with the The Amount of 2019 Tax to be Levied and Expenditures (published below) establish the maximum limits of the 2019-2020 Budget. appreciation for Matt Burns for Russian Orthodox Church rose The “Est. Tax Rate” in the far right column, shown for comparative purposes, is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation. filling in for him last Sunday. and asked to speak. Standing Keith Bell reported that beside Bukharin and facing the Dorthea is at Plaza West until crowd, he spoke softly and said, Aug. 8 and will be going to a “Christ is risen.” Instantly, the clinic for doctor’s opinion for assembly rose and thundered treatment on Aug. 28. out, “He is risen indeed.” Joys included that Pastor When the world falls around Howard enjoyed time with his us, when hearts ache until they family in Texas; Darlene Rawl- almost break, the fact remains ings is in good spirits; and Keith that Jesus is alive and we stand Bell enjoyed fishing with his with Him. He is our triumph. son, Jim, on Saturday, July 27. Pastor Howard’s message Judy Thoman served as aco- next Sunday will be “Laying lyte. Betty Bowser was liturgist, Down Our Lives.” reading from John 5:24. The Leon and Pam Daugherty Lord’s Prayer was prayed in went to the Jackson County unison. The hymns were “Have fair on Wednesday, July 24, to Thine Own Way, Lord,” “Blest watch their great-niece, McK- Be The Tie That Binds” and enna Tylor, show her pig. She “Wonderful Words Of Life.” took grand champion in the Ann Wilkening provided the Hampshire breed class. Their music on piano. great-nephew, Ben Kneisler, It was nice to have Marjean won grand champion on his pig. and Jim Shenk’s granddaugh- Congratulations to all of the ters, Chloe Bernart-Shenk and 4-Hers for their hard work. McKenzie Shenk, present for Betty Bowser and Floye the service and to provide the Knouft attended a family baby special. The girls sang the hymn shower for Lauren Bowser on “Amazing Grace” with McK- Saturday afternoon, July 20, at enzie accompanying on guitar. First United Methodist Church. They followed by singing “Al- Marjean and Jim Shenk leluia” without accompaniment. went to the Shawnee County It is always great for the youth fair, where their granddaugh- to share their many talents. ter, McKenzie, received lots of The sermon text was taken blue ribbons, including a dress. from Philippians 1:21-30 with She also got purple on some the title “Christian Triumph.” photography, cinnamon rolls Pastor Howard told of a recent and welding. Congratulations, letter of a local newspaper rais- McKenzie. ing the question concerning the The Shenks also enjoyed well-known social issues of our having Jeff and Tami Shenk day – the demise of family life, and McKenzie and her cousin, lack of trust in government, de- Chloe, attend church with them pression, homelessness, etc. and provide the special. The writer asked, “What kind Shayne Dorris spent the night of world do we live in?” Pastor with her grandma, Judy Thom- Howard wanted to answer the an, on Friday, July 26. They at- inquiry by saying, “We live in tended a card class and enjoyed a world like we’ve always lived the day. in. It’s not perfect and won’t be On Tuesday, July 23, Sherry until the day God renews His Glenn and Martha Roush toured creation.” the 4-H exhibits. They saw many He told about the experiences beautiful things. On Wednesday, of Paul, Moses, David and the July 24, they watched the fair Emmaus disciples and over- parade. There was a large crowd coming problems. and a beautiful evening. Recorder Classifieds Get Results! Call 364-3141 L62t1 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 10 June sales tax totals up locally n But overall state revenues down more than $750K from June 2018 Statewide, city and county cent): $99,394.66 in July 2018, $12,606.56 in July 2018, sales tax collections during July $106,382.91 in July 2019, up 7 $11,508.74 in July 2019, down were down less than a percent- percent. 8.7 percent. age point from collections noted • Doniphan County (1 per- • Ozawkie (1 percent): during July 2018, but sales tax cent): $52,814.04 in July 2018, $2,425.73 in July 2018, collections in Jackson County $52,342.38 in July 2019, down $2,946.25 in July 2019, up 21.5 did not echo that decline, ac- 0.9 percent. percent. cording to data from the Kansas • Jefferson County (1 per- • Perry (0.5 percent): $5,677.17 Department of Revenue. cent): $100,666.21 in July 2018, in July 2018, $3,124.99 in July Overall municipal sales taxes $93,018.88 in July 2019, down 2019, down 45 percent. collected during July totaled 7.6 percent. • Rossville (1 percent): $85,551,317.86, which was • Nemaha County (1 per- $7,390.83 in July 2018, more than $750,000 less than the cent): $166,132.49 in July 2018, $8,582.32 in July 2019, up 16.1 $86,309,415.92 collected during $163,236.02 in July 2019, down percent. 2018, a decline of 0.9 percent, it 1.7 percent. • Sabetha (1 percent): was reported. • Pottawatomie County (1 $39,682.94 in July 2018, But in Jackson County, rev- percent): $471,467.36 in July $37,836.05 in July 2019, down enues generated by the county’s 2018, $473,756.59 in July 2019, 4.7 percent. 1.4-percent sales tax, effective up 0.5 percent. • St. Marys (1 percent): since January of 2013, were up • Shawnee County (1.15 per- $28,531.55 in July 2018, 4.8 percent from July 2018 to cent): $3,029,563.52 in July $24,898.15 in July 2019, down July 2019. In July 2018, the coun- 2018, $2,910,955.54 in July 12.7 percent. ty collected $151,751.48 in sales 2019, down 3.9 percent. • Seneca (1 percent): tax revenue; this past month, the • Atchison city (1 percent): $54,253.72 in July 2018, total was $159,082.64. $130,517.78 in July 2018, $51,327.23 in July 2019, down July city sales tax collections 137,684.38 in July 2019, up 5.5 5.4 percent. in the county also increased percent. • Topeka (1.5 percent): in the past year. In Holton, the • Effingham (1 percent): $3,588,127.60 in July 2018, city’s 0.75-percent sales tax, $2,067.91 in July 2018, 2,114.25 $3,407,100.60 in July 2019, effective since April of 2014, in July 2019, up 2.2 percent. down 5 percent. generated $62,693.34 this past • Hiawatha (1.5 percent): • Valley Falls (2 percent): July, an increase of 8.5 per- $83,993.44 in July 2018, $17,580.73 in July 2018, cent over the July 2018 total of 96,714.96 in July 2019, up 15.1 $14,305.26 in July 2019, down $57,785.64. percent. 18.6 percent. And in Mayetta, where a • Highland (1 percent): • Westmoreland (1 per- 1-percent sales tax has been in $4,124.39 in July 2018, 4,463.50 cent): $4,221.58 in July 2018, effect since July of 2011, a total in July 2019, up 8.2 percent. $3,857.39 in July 2019, down of $1,101.33 in sales taxes was • Horton (2 percent): 8.6 percent. collected this past July. That $20,281.92 in July 2018, • Winchester (0.5 percent): marked an increase of 30.5 per 22,521.81 in July 2019, up 11 $1,105.16 generated in July cent over the July 2018 total of percent. 2019. No comparison to July $843.83. • Marysville (1.6 percent): 2018 was available as the city’s Other area city and county $112,871.47 in July 2018, sales tax took effect this past sales tax collections are listed 121,539.18 in July 2019, up 7.7 April. below by municipality, amount percent. of sales tax collected, July 2018 • Meriden (0.5 percent): total, July 2019 total and per- $3,377.75 in July 2018, centage change. $3,463.68 in July 2019, up 2.5 Thanks for reading • Atchison County (1.25 per- percent. cent): $195,402.79 in July 2018, • Onaga (1 percent): $5,784.32 $201,470.37 in July 2019, up in July 2018, $5,570.73 in July The Holton 3.1 percent. 2019, down 3.7 percent. • Brown County (1 per- • Oskaloosa (1 percent): Recorder! Parade stars Dan Harris, shown at Public Notice right in top photo with wife Public Notice Lesley, rode in the grand marshal’s vehicle in this year’s Jackson County Fair (Published in The Holton Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.) Parade. In the photo above, Beck Bookman Library employ- ees encouraged all along NOTICE OF HEARING 2019-2020 BUDGET the parade route to “Relax, Explore And Dream” with their parade entry. The governing body of Photos by Ali Holcomb Unified School District 336 County buys will meet on the 12TH day of August, 2019 at 5:50 PM, at 515 PENNSYLVANIA for the purpose of 4-H steer at hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information (including budget profile) is available at District Office livestock sale and will be available at this hearing. Jackson County alcohol tax funds were used to purchase the premium for a steer at the Jack- son County 4-H livestock sale The Amount of 2019 Tax to be Levied and Expenditures (published below) establish the maximum last Thursday, it was reported. Among the more than 60 limits of the 2019-2020 Budget. The “Est. Tax Rate” in the far right column, shown for comparative businesses and individuals who purchased premiums and purposes, is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation. animals at the annual livestock sale, Jackson County purchased – with county alcohol tax funds – the premium and animal for $2,344.89, it was reported. The additional processing fee will also be charged to the county. The animal was purchased from a 4-H member whose mother works for the county and has been battling cancer. The three county commis- sioners who approved the coun- ty expenditure, Ed Kathrens, Bill Elmer and Janet Zwonitzer, said the meat will be processed as ground beef and donated to the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. “We thought it would be an admirable thing to do, and it shows the county’s support for 4-H, and the meat will help feed numerous needy families,” said Commissioner Kathrens. “I think we’d be willing to do it again next year.” Alcohol tax funds are gener- ated through the purchase of alcoholic drinks at the casino, it was reported. n Crossing...
Continued from Page 1 “If and when we redo the curb in that area, we’ll just have to take it out,” he said. “We don’t have any plans to do that anytime soon, but when we do, we’ll take that section out and make the curb stand up all the way down the block.” KDOT’s mandate to remove the crossing on the south side of the Square will not affect the crossings that remain in the middle of the other three blocks around the Courtyard, as those crossings are across city streets, McKee said. Dirt work began this week on the sidewalk along the south side of the Courtyard, it was noted. When complete, the sidewalk will extend all the way around L62t1 the perimeter of the Courtyard. HOLTON______RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 11 GUEST COMMENTARY No compromise, no progress Call The By Lee Hamilton it’s a way forward. 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In a way, you’re ocese reportedly then forwarded When pushed, most politicians hoping for politicians who take the report to law enforcement. got ews Call the Recorder, understand that cooperation into consideration the broad Sentencing will be scheduled and working together to build concerns of the entire popula- at a later date, it was reported. 364-3141 consensus have to prevail in the tion, not just those who support The crime carries a penalty of a tip? end. them or voted for them. up to 10 years in federal prison N So why doesn’t it happen In Central Park one day dur- and a fine up to $250,000. more? Because compromise is ing WWII, Judge Learned Hand not easy, especially on issues told an assembled crowd, “The of consequence, and especially spirit of liberty is the spirit today, when the country is so which is not too sure that it is deeply divided and polarized. right; the spirit of liberty is the Even the word itself causes dis- spirit which seeks to under- agreement. To someone like me, stand the mind of other men Mayetta Christian By Joyce Cochren Heaven” were the songs of Felix DelToro gave the call praise. to worship and announce- I John chapters 2 and 3 ments as the congregation were the scripture texts for began its worship service at the message, “A Purifying Mayetta Christian Church on Hope.” John calls for us to Sunday, July 28. live a Christ-like life. When The congregational read- we believe in Jesus, the hope ing was I Corinthians 1:18 we have leads us to strive to and John 8:36. Ginny Woods, live a pure life as He did. Lauri Harris and Bob and John urges believers to fol- Alma Morse served as song low his example so we won’t leaders. The opening song be ashamed when Jesus re- was “How Great Is Our turns. He wants us to appre- God.” ciate being a child of God “Thirst For God” was the and look forward with antici- children’s sermon. In Psalm pation to our meeting with 42, David said, “My soul Jesus that will happen “in a thirsts for God, for the living moment, in the twinkling of God.” The children sipped an eye, at the last trump.” water through straws and “Glorious Day” was the were allowed to “slurp” to hymn of communion. Felix get every last drop. We need gave the scripture reading to thirst for Him always in and prayer. Servers were Tom that same way through prayer and Seth Stiers, Tim Dillner and Bible study. and Hal Cochren. The offer- After praises were shared, ing was taken up by Cooper the congregation thanked and Eli Slocum and Danika God for healing, protection in and Evangeline Decker. the fields, the support of our The hymn of invitation church family for the mission was “I Need You.” After trip a sponsor and teens are prayer, the service closed on and the blessings of the with “Where I Belong.” beauty of His creation, Pas- Praises and prayers are for tor Coleman gave the invoca- all those on the mission trip tion. “To God Be The Glory” this week. and “When We All Get To
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At YourAt ServiceYour Service Farmers Market Employment Employment Employment Employment AAA MICK TREE SERVICE. Stop by and visit our roadside HELP WANTED Kansas Certified Arborist. Aerial farmers’ market! Four miles west equipped. Stump Removal. Insured. Free estimates. Holton, on Highway 16. Fresh eggs! Hammersmith Mfg. & Sales Kan., 785-383-6670. “Self-serve” produce as it is accepting applications Holton USD #336 openings: becomes available. for the following openings in our CHRIS WOLTJE 785-364-6633 C O N S T R U C T I O N : Holton and Horton facilities: Specializing in replacement HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S SECRETARY windows, vinyl siding, room • Finish Welders additions, decks and any other LawnLawn & Garden & Garden • Industrial Painters Supports the HS Counselors and assists in backing up the Head HS Secretary Interior or Exterior work, large BULK 100% Decorative river • Machine Operators with the efficient operation of the school district. To accomplish these tasks, the or small. Call for Estimate, rock. 785-851-0053. 785-633-4429. • General Laborers Counselor Secretary works closely with the students, staff and administration of HouseholdHousehold Articles Articles the District. Must have computer experience and organizational skills. EASTSIDE STORAGE, Qualified individuals should at This is a 10-month position. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $13.05 per hour. Fourth and Vermont, Holton, UHL’S SECOND HAND Thrift: 401 Central Ave., Horton or (785)364-3404. Storage Selling barrels, appliances, 1000 Vermont Ave., Holton compartments for rent. furniture, quilting rack, $100; handi-cap equipment, PARAPROFESSIONALS FOR SALE: Emergency plumbing, electrical, chain-link Generators; Bradford Built fence supplies, steel warehouse Flatbeds. Dennis Hutchinson This support staff assists the teachers in creating a positive learning environment pallet racks, doors, windows, to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students. If you Distributing, (785)364-7400. sinks. (785)969-9167. enjoy working with children, this is a wonderful job. These are 10-month MASTIFF PAINTING: General BuildingBuilding Supplies Supplies Construction, building/home positions. Starting wage is $10.60 per hour. repair/maintenance, power COAST-TO-COAST: Order washing. No-Job-Too-Small, Now For Summer! Carports, 30-Years-Experience. Free garages, storage sheds, barns, Estimates. 785-851-0911. livestock shelters, motor home BUS DRIVERS carports, commercial buildings. Local YouthLocal Youth Dealer: George Uhl, Sr. We need full route (a.m. & p.m.) and afternoon route drivers. Each route At YourAt ServiceYour Service 785-969-9167/Holton. Midland Care o ers a full averages 1 ½ hours @ $22.55 per hour. A current CDL w/bus endorsement is required. A physical is required after job offer is made. LIERZ LAWN CARE Mowing FarmFarm Equipment Equipment continuum of health care services focused on helping and trimming available: looking NH 499 SWATHER, new to add a few more yards to sections, clean; RHINO SE7 people age in our community, help with college: satisfaction Rotary Cutter, good condition. safely and with dignity. BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PARAS guaranteed (785)207-0457. (785)741-1420. The following positions are Before and after school paraprofessionals for the after school program. now open in our Valley Falls SpecialSpecial Notice Notice MiscellaneousMiscellaneous location. Please consider If you enjoy working with children, this is a wonderful job. These are 10-month *Hours at the JCMA New NEED 300 1,200-POUND big Hope Center Food Pantry, joining our team! positions. Before school hours are from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. After school hours bales moved and lined up in are from 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starting wage is $10.60 per hour. located at Fifth Street and rows off of 60 acres. Must have Wisconsin Avenue in the own equipment to move. 4-miles t$FSUJöFE/VSTJOH Holton First Christian Church west of Holton, K16 Highway. "TTJTUBOU $/" All positions are open until filled. An application can be obtained basement, are from 3 p.m. to Call or text 364-6633. 6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more on our website under careers at: www.holtonks.net. information, call 362-7021. AutomobilesAutomobiles t$FSUJöFE.FEJDBUJPO Applications can also be picked up at the District Office at *NEED A BANKRUPTCY? 2005 CHRYSLER 300 Touring. "TTJTUBOU $." 515 Pennsylvania, Holton. All applications are to be delivered to the Payment options available. Dark green, 107,000-miles only, district office or be e-mailed to [email protected] Paperwork can be done by mail. 2-owners. Excellent condition Midland Care’s bene ts are AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY Free information. Euler Law inside-&-out. Premium competitive and can include Offices, LLP, Troy, KS 66087. wheels, sharp! $4,800/OBO. health, dental and vision Call (785)985-3561. We are 785-221-2269. a debt relief agency. We help insurance, company contribu- people file for bankruptcy relief Wanted Wanted tions to retirement, Paid Time under the Bankruptcy Code. SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The Heart of Jackson Humane o and Employee Assistance *The Heart of Jackson Humane Society is seeking donations Program (EAP). is accepting applications for the following positions: Society shelter is located at of several items for continued If you are motivated, 414 E. Eighth St. in Holton and operations, as well as more self-directed, passionate and is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. volunteers to walk dogs at the driven to create positive Full-Time Scrub Tech shelter. For more information, Monday through Saturday and change in your community, at other times by appointment. call the shelter at 364-5156 or Job duties would include providing a safe and aseptic environment and assisting surgeon/staff For more information, call stop by the shelter at 414 E. explore our job opportunities during procedures. Shifts would be five 8-hour days with 7-10 On-Call days per month. 364-5156. Eighth St. in Holton. today. View full job description and Hay Hay EmploymentEmployment Full-Time Home Health & Hospice RN submit application online at: Responsible for providing nursing care to those individuals who qualify along with documentation. NET-WRAPPED STRAW HOUSEKEEPING POSITION www.midlandcare-connection.org Shifts would be five 8-hour days per week with some On-Call. BALES for sale, 1,050-lbs., WANTED: Reliable, have (785)617-0881. own transportation, must be Midland Care is an able to work weekends. Apply Equal Opportunity Employer. Full-Time Night Med/Surg RN SMALL SQUARE BALES in person to Super 8, Holton, Three 12-hour shifts per week with every third weekend mandatory. Shifts are 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. of Wheat Straw for sale, Highway 75. (785)364-7109. MusicalMusical Instruments Instruments An excellent base salary is offered for these positions including vacation, holiday, and sick time. Benefits can include group health with dental, eye and a prescription drug rider, pension plan, group life WANT TO BUY: Old, flat-top guitars, any condition. Please insurance with dependent life, disability, long term care, TDA’s, cancer plan and numerous other benefits. call 364-3800 evenings. If interested in these opportunities, visit the hospital’s website at www.sabethahospital.com AppliancesAppliances or contact Julie Holthaus, Human Resource Director, at 785-284-2121, ext. 1584. NEW AC, 5,200-BTU, $110; SPT Countertop Dishwasher,$150; Frigidaire Administrative Assistant Electric Kitchen Stove, $160; The Holton SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Westinghouse Apartment-size This position will assist the Management Team by performing tasks and Recorder is a is accepting applications for a Freezer, $80; Samsung front- assignments that will increase productivity and sales and improve the local dealer for load Washer w/base, $300; execution of various administrative duties. Part-Time Physical Therapist Ahair Portable Washer, $100; Superior Rubber Plastic and Steel Barrels. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Stamp and Seal Therapist would provide consultative and therapeutic services to (785)969-9167. • Organize, plan and prioritize work related to administrative matters patients in the acute care, outpatient, skilled care and home health for the company Company of Wichita. settings. Shifts would be three 8-hour days per week. We have appliance parts in Contact The Recorder Applicants must be licensed in the State of Kansas and be able to stock. Call Jayhawk TV & • Communicate with customers, vendors and co-workers work in a fast paced, team environment. Job duties include but are Appliance at 364-2241. • Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation for pre-inked stamps, not limited to; evaluate and set up treatment program, write and of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions self-inking stamps, review progress reports, and consult with other Doctors when FarmersFarmers Market Market Qualifications: daters, markers, name necessary. For Sale: CAMPING WOOD; An excellent base salary is offered including vacation, holiday, and • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field and tags, awards, wall signs, sick time. Benefits include group health with dental, eye and a 275-gallon water tank w/cage, 2 years’ experience preferred $100; chicken eggs, $2-dozen; plaques and more! prescription drug rider, pension plan, group life insurance with dependent life, TDA’s, cancer plan and numerous other benefits. duck eggs for hatching. Send resume to [email protected] or call 785-284-0080 (785) 364-3141 (785)969-9167. If interested in these opportunities, visit the hospital’s website at NorthWind is an Equal Opportunity Employer 109 W. 4th St., Holton www.sabethahospital.com or call Julie Holthaus, Human Resource Director at 785-284-2121 ext. 1584. THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 14 The Holton Recorder REAL ESTATE Classifieds MARKETPLACE
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Residential Property Residential Property Employment Employment Employment Employment FOR SALE BY OWNER HIAWATHA 201 Dakota Ave. DENTAL ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY! Holton, KS COMMUNITY We have an opportunity for a Clinical Dental $109,500 HOSPITAL Assistant to join our highly successful dental Single Level 1,372 sq.ft. home • Remodeled in 2002 • 3 BR, 1 & 3/4 BA team. We are a patient focused practice with Large Kitchen • Wood Flooring in Kitchen/Dining • Gas Fireplace • Sunroom / Utility Room NOW HIRING! dedication to quality patient care. Hours are Oversized Single Car Garage w/Carport • Storage Shed Full Time Registered Nurses Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oversized Lot (9,800 sq.ft.) • Well Maintained Lawn Emergency; Surgery; OB Departments and Call 785-623-7420 or 785-364-4515 Family Practice Clinic RN/LPN We offer a great team culture, competitive pay and benefits. Previous dental office knowledge Hiawatha Community Hospital is accepting applications for full time preferred along with strong customer service Employment Employment Registered Nurses to provide care to patients of all age ranges. Applicants must be strong communicators, team players, able to work skills and the ability to multi-task. We are looking under pressure, and have or be able to obtain a Kansas registered for a team member who is willing to learn, work FULL-TIME nursing license. Competitive wages and benefits offered. hard, and is energetic and friendly. Experience is ER: Full Time Night Weekend Shift Positions consists of three preferred, but we will train the right person. STAFF NURSE LPN 12-hour shifts Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Shifts run from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. Two weekends on, one weekend off rotation. $6 Night Shift Please email resumes to [email protected] The Staff Nurse LPN is responsible for the nursing functions of the Senior Differential. We also have a Full Time Night position with the $6 or drop off resumes at Holton Family Dentistry, Services programs. Through the direction of the supervisor, this nursing Night Shift Differential. Prior Emergency Room or EMT experience is 208 W 4th Street, Holton, KS 66436. position will provide skilled nursing services in the home and clinic settings preferred, however all applicants will be considered. for senior services programs. Typical Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Location: Valley Falls OB: Day and Night Shift Positions consists of three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend working rotation. Call responsibilities are Qualifications: Current unrestricted State of Kansas License to practice required. Shifts run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. – 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Prior OB as a Licensed Practical Nurse; At least one year of experience as an LPN, experience is preferred, however all applicants will be considered. CDL DRIVERS preferably in home or community health; Must be able to relate well with Position offers opportunities to further education in lactation seniors and their families; Experience working in an interdisciplinary team The Tire Cutters, Inc. at Centralia, KS is looking for CDL setting is desired; Computer literate. Must possess valid Kansas Driver’s management and childbirth education. drivers to run routes daily picking up waste tires from License, enforce automobile liability insurance and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by SURGERY: Day Shift Positions consist of either four 10-hour shifts various locations. Must be 25 years of age and have a Midland policy. or five 8-hour shifts per week. Call responsibilities are required. Prior clean, valid CDL. Requires some lifting of waste tires. OR/PAR Nurse is preferred, however all applicants will be considered. Physical Demands: Continuously (75-100% of time) performs a variety of Call Donnie at 785-364-0210 or Brenda at 785-336-3469. tasks that involve standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and kneeling. Must be able to stand and walk continuously (75-100% of time). Must be able to FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC: Clinic Nurse RN or LPN. Schedule will stand for up to 7 hours at a time to accommodate needs necessary to be determined by business need and provider availability. The Family The Tire Cutters, Inc. facilitate clients and program schedule. May have to lift up to 50 pounds Practice Clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Centralia, KS maximum less than 25% of the time. May be required to push materials, The Clinic Nurse assists the providers by providing practical nursing equipment or furniture less than 10% of the time. The capacity to drive and care to patients ranging in age from neonates, children, adolescents, the availability of a car is preferred. adults, geriatrics and pregnant mothers within the HCH Family Work Environment: Individual must wear appropriate attire all of the time Practice Clinic. Preferred experience working in a fast paced clinic and spend most time inside. Will need to travel to participant homes on setting with using an electronic health records system. occasion where conditions may be adverse due to weather, environment, or participant lifestyle. FULL TIME SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNOLOGIST – SURGERY DEPARTMENT: Day position consists of four 10-hour shifts or five Apply online at www.midlandcc.org 8-hour shifts per week. Call responsibilities are required. Graduation from accredited Surgical Tech Program is preferred. The incumbent should have sufficient in-service and orientation regarding Central Sterilization and OR/PAR Policies and Procedures before starting to NOW HIRING! work independently. Located in Hiawatha, Kansas, HCH is a rural 25-bed critical access hospital Direct Support Professionals that prides itself on quality care and continues to add patient services to the hospital to be able to fully serve the community and surrounding area. $250 HIRING BONUS DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS To apply or inquire about the position, please contact us! Full time & part time • Paid training & great benefits Apply Online using our online application system: www.hch-ks.org – Career Section SLI Email: [email protected] • Phone: 785-742-6579 3401 SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS 66611 Mailing Address: • Hiawatha Community Hospital www.slitopeka.org ATTN: HR • 300 Utah Street EOE Hiawatha, KS 66434 HCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Holton, KS 66436 zoning change for used car lot Above, the Heritage Com- Jayhawk TV (785) 364-2241 plex exhibit building was By Shawna Blackwood from R-1 to B-3, the council have numbers at this time, but full of community members & Appliances [email protected] interested in viewing prize- City Clerk made the following findings on he plans to work on those for Ju 12 Mo., No Interest - MMP w/Approved Credit We can and will match the advertised prices of discount The Hoyt City Council held the following factors: ly’s meeting. winning exhibits after the We service all Major Brands of Appliances w/over 30 years of Experience! stores model for model number on Maytag & Whirlpool. a hearing on Tuesday, June 18 • The zoning, uses and char- Brinkman said he wanted to parade. Photos by Ali Holcomb regarding an application filed acter of the neighborhood: incorporate storm water rules for an amendment to the zoning There were no concerns with into the codification and have map. Present were Mayor Deb- the factual description of the ap- an engineer on call. Bryan said Employment Employment Employment bie Dreasher and council mem- plication area and surrounding he is hopeful that solutions pre- bers Dustin Brinkman, Nathan property as to existing zoning, sented will alleviate most of the McAlister, Farrell Holthaus and land uses, general condition, issues. It still will be necessary Lana Dillner; council member age of structure, etc. to check easements and discuss Leonard Allen was absent. Also • The suitability of the subject with property owners along present were Kenny Bryan, property for the issues to which those areas where work will be Mike Jewell, Dan Lafferty and it has been restricted: The prop- done. Bob Thompson. erty is currently zoned R-1. The Bryan said a snow plow Mayor Dreasher called the proposed uses are suitable given mount for the new truck was hearing on the request for a zon- the surrounding zoning and site quoted at $628. He was also ing change to order at 6 p.m. The criteria. told the wiring harness from the Ernest-Spencer Companies is looking for council reviewed an application • Extent to which removal of old truck will likely not work filed by Mike and Cynthia Jew- the restrictions will detrimental- on the new truck. He provided ell requesting an amendment to ly affect nearby property: Can an estimated price of $2,000 for the following positions for our the city zoning map to rezone the uses allowed in the request- all three wiring harnesses. The a vacant lot located on Fourth ed district be good neighbors to option of looking at costs for a Meriden and Topeka plants: Street in Hoyt, directly east of existing development? There new snow plow was discussed. the property at 106 W. Fourth were no concerns. Bryan said he would work on St., from R-1 (residential) to • Length of time subject getting prices for all options for B-3 (business). property has remained vacant the July meeting. The council noted the request as zoned: The property has been Bryan also noted that dur- affected not just a certain prop- vacant for a number of years. ing the annual sewer cleaning, erty but also its nearby neigh- There are no concerns with the it was reported there were two bors and sought input from city requested use of the property. manholes that need raised. He residents who live within a 200- • Relative gain to public said he is waiting on a bid from foot radius of the applicant’s health, safety and welfare as Mayer for that work. Dillner WELDERS property, as well as from other compared to the loss in value or and Bryan then discussed pos- individuals concerned with this the hardship imposed upon the sible costs for reshingling the We are seeking experienced Welders to join our rezoning. applicant: There are no concerns roof on the gazebo. The city’s zoning regulations with the public health, safety or Dreasher asked the council require a concurring vote of a welfare with the requested zon- to formally approve a donation team. This is a great opportunity to being a majority of the present and vot- ing change. to the Hoyt Fire Department for ing council members to decide • Conformance of the request- the Independence Day event on long-term career with an industry-leading in favor of an applicant. In this ed change to the adopted or rec- July 3. Brinkman’s motion to case, at least three votes were ognized Comprehensive Plan: make a $2,000 investment for company. Starting pay is based on experience. required to approve the applica- The request agrees with the ad- the July 3 event, including rent- tion. opted plan recommendations. al of four portable toilets to be There is an opportunity for a wage increase at the In order for the council to • Impact of the proposed deducted from that amount, was approve or disapprove a pro- development on community seconded by Holthaus and ap completion of a probationary period and again posed amendment to the zoning facilities: Water and sewer are proved. Locations for portable regulations, they are required to available for extension. Other toilets were discussed. review eight factors and how community facilities (e.g. po- The clerk presented Resolu- during annual evaluations. Wage increases the request affects those eight lice, fire, parks, schools) can tion 2019-8 regarding the pos- factors. The council will make handle the increased develop- sible dangerous and unfit struc- determined by performance. Pay from $15 - $25 a recommendation on each con- ment. ture at 402 Annetta Ave. The dition, and the findings shall be • Opposition or support of resolution sets a hearing date of per hour. Pay is based on experience. entered into the record. neighborhood residents: No op- Aug. 6, 2019, for the property No council members had a position from those present at owner to appear and show cause conflict of interest in this case. the hearing. why the structure should not be Mike Jewell was given five • Recommendation of profes- condemned and ordered to be We offer industry high pay minutes to present his case and sional staff: No concerns with demolished. Brinkman’s motion which only increases with experience stated he is asking to rezone the the requested zoning change. to approve the resolution was property to B-3 so that Dan Laf- Holthaus’ motion to approve seconded by McAlister and ap- as well as an excellent benefits package including: ferty can operate a used car lot the request for zoning change proved. on the property. There will be a from R-1 to B-3 for the property Brinkman questioned the $29 • Health Insurance • Dental & Vision • Company small building on the property owned by the Jewells was sec- annual fee on the city’s credit to be used for an office. onded by Dillner and approved. card statement. The council Paid Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays Jewell said there would be no Mike Jewell said the property discussed publishing rules and fence on the property and a por- needs an address. The council costs. • 401k w/ Company Match tion of the lot will be rocked to agreed on 104 W. Fourth St. for McAlister discussed infor- the road. Bob Thompson, who the property address. The clerk mation he found regarding the was present for the hearing, said will notify Jackson County of Hoyt City Jail. According to his he had no issues with the zoning the zoning change and address. records, the city was incorpo- Apply today at: www.ernestspencer.com change request. The mayor and Dreasher presented a job rated in 1910. The jail was built the council also reviewed the description for a part-time main- after that in 1911. zoning maps and the definitions tenance position at the park. The Holthaus’ motion to pay bills Questions, call Mollee Wilkerson for business districts before council decided to wait on run- was seconded by Brinkman and closing the hearing at 6:13 p.m. ning the ad until next spring as approved. Holthaus’ motion to The hearing was followed by the bulk of the park work has adjourn was seconded by McAl- at (785) 484-3165 x 255, a special council meeting that been completed. ister and approved. The meeting Dreasher called to order at 6:14 Kenny Bryan talked with the adjourned at 7:23 p.m. p.m. On the hearing to request council about proposed solu- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. an amendment to the city zon- tions to drainage issues along ing map to rezone the vacant Fifth Street and Hoffman’s Al- lot located on Fourth Street in ley, Central Avenue and Robi- News Tip? Equal Opportunity Employer. Hoyt, directly east of the prop- son Park. Bryan discussed three Call 364-3141 erty at 106 W. Fourth Street, different options and did not HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019, PAGE 16 Raises OK’d for USD 336 staff members By David Powls is $1,245.44 per month. The new The Holton school board Mon- monthly premium for employee/ day night voted 6-0 to approve family policies is $1,951.68. a negotiated agreement with Classified employees, like certi- the Holton National Education fied staff, pay the balance of the Association (HNEA) teachers monthly premiums not paid by union that provides for a $1,300 the district. increase in the base pay, increas- The board also voted 5-1 (with ing the base pay for a beginning board member Carl Matousek teacher to $38,900 from $37,600. casting the dissenting vote by Board member Mike Ford was abstaining) to give $2,020 wage absent from the meeting. The increases to each of the following six other board members in at- 10 school administrators - Mike tendance voting for the pay in- Adkins (food service), Brent crease were Shelby Patch, Carl Bechard (HHS athletic director Matousek, Rex Frazier, Allen Ar- and assistant principal), Carolyn nold, Christina Murphy and Orin Cochren (Fresh Start director), Marshall (board president). Bob Davies (superintendent), As part of the negotiated agree- Amy Haussler (HSEC director), ment, the board also agreed to in- Michael Kimberlin (HMS prin- crease the amount that the district cipal), Jeff Price (HSEC assistant pays for each employee’s health director), Mike Porter (mainte- care monthly premium by $65 nance), Tom Sextro (technology) per month. That increase brings and Rod Wittmer (HHS princi- the amount paid by the district for pal). each employee-only or employ- The board also voted 6-0 to in- ee/spouse insurance premium crease the amount paid by the dis- to $500 a month and each em- trict for all administrator health ployee/child or employee/family insurance policies by $65 per monthly premium to $705 per month. The administrators listed n Cruise Night... month. were Adkins, Bechard, Cochren, Continued from Page 1 The salary and benefit agree- Davies, Chris Kasson, Haussler, ment with teachers will be final Kimberlin, Price, Porter, Sextro, but unlike Glory Days, there’s after the teachers vote on it as a Karla Tanking, Karen Williams no registration requirement group, it was reported. and Wittmer. or fee for participants, nor The board, also on a 6-0 vote, The board met in executive is there a competitive aspect approved a motion to approve session six times for a total of to the evening, according to the following wage increases for 99 minutes Monday night – 71 Banks. classified (non-teacher) staff for for non-elected personnel and 28 The event is being held in the new year: for teacher salary negotiations. conjunction with the annual *40 cents per hour for all new Davies joined the board for all of community appreciation staff. the executive sessions. The deci- dinner hosted by GNBank *An additional 35 cents per sions listed above occurred after (formerly Holton National hour above the 40 cents per hour executive sessions, back in open Bank) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (75 cents total per hour) for all session. on the Courtyard. Barbecued returning staff with one year or Additional information from pork is on the menu for the more service to the district. the Monday, July 29 meeting will free dinner, which has been *An increase of $65 per month be reported in the next edition. held annually since 2003. for all classified staff health insur- Members of the Jackson ance plans. n County Historical Society The board also agreed to have JH Budget... will be on hand to serve root the district match $25 per month Continued from Page 1 beer floats as a fund-raising classified staff contributions- to activity. There will also be op ward his or her 403(b), 457, Roth $2,085,000 in general obliga portunities to visit Holton’s IRA or other retirement savings tion bonds, issued in 2007 for In the top photo, recent Jackson Heights graduate Jenna McAllister and current Co- downtown businesses, some of of the employees’ choosing in the middle and high school bra student Dalton Jones pulled members of the Jackson Heights FFA Club along the whom will remain open later which the district participates, classroom addition, and Jackson County 4-H Parade route last week in downtown Holton. for the event. with no vesting. $1,215,000 in lease-purchase In the photo above, several people gathered at the amphitheater at the fairgrounds For more information, call Health insurance renewal rates principal for the district’s energy that same evening for the annual fashion revue competition with several carnival rides the Chamber office at 364- for classified staff will increase lease. shown in the background. Holton Recorder photos 3963. about 19.3 percent this year at re- All USD 335 school board newal time in October on average. meetings are open to the The new monthly employee-only public, and district patrons are premium is $615.16 per month. encouraged to attend. For more The new monthly premium for information, or to be placed employee-spouse policies is on the agenda of an upcoming News tip? Call 364-3141 $1,321.40. The new monthly pre- meeting, call the district office mium for employee/child policies at 364-2194.