n Ka sas py D p a SALUTE a y WHITING, KANSAS H ! Hometown of Larry & Bonnie Eubanks Holton Recorder subscribers for 30 years. CSering te acson County Community or years Volume 153, Issue 8 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, January 29, 2020 14 Pages $1.00 HOF tickets available Ticket sales for the 15th- annual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame banquet — to be held one week from today — have been slow so far, which is not necessarily unusual, according to Cham­ber executive director Ashlee York. This year’s community event, honoring Deb Dillner, Diane Gross, Esther Ideker and Floye Knouft — will be held next Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Evangel United Methodist Church Family Life Center, with a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner to be served at 6 p.m. A total of 16 tickets has been re­ported sold by Holton’s three banks — Denison State Bank, The Farmers State Bank and GNBank — while about 60 tickets have been sold at the Chamber office, York said this morn­ing. However, she added, Chamber officials “always” get tickets sold in the days leading Travis Amon of Holton’s Brahma Excavating operated an excavator to make quick work of a dilapidated house in the 700 block of Pennsylvania up to the annual event. Avenue in Holton yesterday morning. Holton city officials noted that the abandoned, dilapidated house had generated several complaints and had Advance tickets are $30 per been targeted for demolition by the Holton City Commission, which had declared the house a dangerous and unsafe structure last August. Photo by Brian Sanders per­son and may be purchased at the main Denison State Bank, GNBank and The Farmers State Bank locations­ in Holton and at Kuglin reflects on bus-driving career Super Pick’em Continued to Page 8 By Brian Sanders Kuglin said that in order to be David Kuglin of rural Holton a good school bus driver, one is retiring for a second time. must love the kids, enjoy sports Contest continues County’s Kuglin, who had worked as and enjoy driving — and he fit Holton’s postmaster, retiring in all three criteria. 1992, had been driving buses “It worked out good for me stray dog for the Holton school district over the years,” he said. “But I “on and off” for about 20 years had no intention­ of staying that at that time. Not long after his long.” contract retirement from the Postal What kept him in the driver’s Service, he went to work as seat, he said, was the fact a full-time bus driver for the that every year, “somebody updated district. special would come along” and By Ali Holcomb Now, 28 years later, Kuglin, make driving the route more Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Hard Banner Creek Animal at the age of 82, says he has enjoyable. The Kansas City Chiefs Hospital of Holton will receive are headed to Super Bowl Rock Stadium in Miami stepped away from the bus “You got acquainted with Gardens, Fla. Kick-off is an additional $2,400 a year to driver’s seat for the last time. them, you enjoyed their LIV this Sunday and ex- house and take care of stray citement for The Holton scheduled for 5:30 p.m. “I knew it was time,” said company and they were just Shakira and Jennifer Lopez and abandoned dogs found in Kuglin, who counts his time as special — a lot of special kids Recorder’s Super Football Jackson County after the county Pick’em Contest is build- will perform the halftime a bus driver, part-time and full- every year,” he said. “So I kept show. commissioners approved a new time, for almost half a century. driving.” ing as a free 40-inch flat- contract Monday afternoon. screen television is being If multiple people cor- “I intended to finish this year out One thing that’s changed over rectly predict the final In 2019, the animal hospital and let that be it, but I developed district started sometime in the the years, Kuglin said, has been given away to whoever provided shelter, food, water correctly predicts the score score and winning team, some health problems.” early 1970s, he said, when Jack disci­pline. He said there were then their entries will be and veterinarian services, if Kuglin, who graduated from Sloan was still superintendent a few times where he had to of the game. necessary, for 77 stray dogs. The Holton Recorder, placed into a hat and a win- Holton High School in 1955, of schools — a position Sloan separate some kids and make ning name will be drawn Fifty-nine strays were cared for said his first career with the U.S. relin­quished to C.L. Riley in them sit in different seats, but along with 25 area busi- in 2018 and 60 in 2017. nesses, is sponsoring the from those entries. Postal Ser­vice began “right out 1972. for the most part, “I didn’t have Entry forms are avail- The updated contract states of high school,” and he worked “I had kids who were in a lot of problems. I always felt Super Football Pick’em that the animal hospital, located Contest. A 40-inch HD able on page 11 in today’s his way from a carrier’s position school back then,” Kuglin said. like I got along with my kids.” edition of The Holton just south of Holton on U.S. to postmaster over a period of “I used to drive the basketball He’s watched quite a few Smart TV will be given Highway 75, will receive $800 away to the person who Recorder and at each of the “roughly 34 years.” team, and I did some substitute of those kids grow up, from 26 participating business per month, or $9,600 a year, for “I had enough time then,” driving. It was an on-and-off- elementary to high school, and correctly predicts, or pre- the care, feeding and watering dicts closest to, the fi- locations. To participate in Kuglin said of his retirement type thing, whenever I could fit he’s taken a few Holton High the contest, fill out the en- of at-large or abandoned dogs from the post office in 1992. “I it into my schedule.” School sports teams to state nal score of Sunday’s big from the unincorporated areas game. try form at each participat- could have quit possibly a year He learned that it takes a championship games. ing location when you vis- of the county. earlier, but as soon as I could, I special kind of person to drive “Jon Holliday and Theresa The Chiefs will play The new agreement will be the San Francisco 49ers it. A different score can be got out.” school bus routes full-time. Watkins were my two favorite predicted at each business. retroactive as of Jan. 1, 2020 His bus-driving duties “I’d talked to so many people coaches,” he said. “They were for the 2019-20 National and remain in effect until Jan. got started well before that, who tried to tell me that I just good people.” Football League champion- Continued to Page 8 1, 2021. however. Kuglin’s time as a could not do that,” he joked. ship in Super Bowl LIV on bus driver for the Holton school “But I’ve always enjoyed it.” Continued to Page 8 Continued to Page 8 Snow days discussed at RV B.O.E. meeting By Ali Holcomb students) have a longer day Snow days are adding up since they go from 8:05 a.m. at Royal Valley, and dur- to 3:24 p.m.,” he said. ing the board of education’s The high school starts later meeting Monday evening, and ends earlier than the other Superintendent Aaric Davis schools. RVHS students also discussed options to recoup have a seven-minute morning lost hours if students miss break each day. additional days due to winter If the district has to close weather. again for winter weather, So far this school year, Davis and RVHS Principal the district has had four Joel Hesed are proposing that snow days. High school stu- the school day for RVHS stu- dents also had an addition- dents run from 8:09 a.m. to al unscheduled day off in 3:24 p.m. and then remove November due to the state the seven-minute break. volleyball tournament, Davis “It would give us 15 addi- said. tional minutes each day,” he “We only have one hour left said in our high school schedule The district could also add so if we miss any more days, an additional day in May we’re going to have to start or require students to go to making up time,” Davis said. school on Good Friday to The elementary and middle make up the time. schools still have four snow “We’ll see how things go, days left before any addition- but right now, the high school al make-up days are needed, is out of days,” he said. Davis said. “They (RVMS and RVES Continued to Page 8 A King and Queen of Courts will be picked from these 10 Holton High School seniors and crowned during a coro- THURSDAY’S FORECAST nation ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at halftime of the Wildcat boys varsity basketball game against Royal Valley. CO HH OF Queen candidates include, seated from left, Taygen Altenburg, Mary Pritchett, Paige Crouch, Danika Hickman and Look for the complete forecast on page 2. Olivia Mulenga. King candidates are, standing from left, Ben Bontrager, Trey Wright, Karsen Brandt, Eli Prine and Keegan Purcell. Photo by Ali Holcomb   "   !  !          CALENDAR

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Street and Pennsylvania Av- City Hall. *7 p.m. Open AA group meet- *9 a.m. FFA district meats enue) on the first Tuesday of ev- *7 p.m. RVMS PRO meet- ing, held at EUM Church room CDE judging at Pleasant Ridge. ery month. Signup is from 7:30 ing. 105, Holton. *The Soldier Seniors will a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Serving ends *7 p.m. RVHS After Prom meet at noon at the Soldier at 10 a.m. meeting. Friday, Jan. 31 Community Hall for soup and *WHS Scholars Bowl region- *11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jackson sandwiches. Side dishes, des- Wednesday, Feb. 5 als. County Ministerial Alliance serts and guests are welcome. *9:30 a.m. Late start for all soup luncheon at First Christian *4:30 p.m. JHMS boys bas- Royal Valley students. Thursday, Feb. 6 Church, Fifth and Wisconsin, ketball vs. Pleasant Ridge. *The Crisis Pregnancy Center *7:30 a.m. Wetmore Cardinal Holton. Free-will donations will *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- in Holton is open every Wednes- Kiddos. be accepted. ball vs. Sabetha. day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *10 a.m. RVHS ACT prep *4 p.m. WHS basketball at *4:30 p.m. RVMS boys bas- “Have A Heart For The Born workshop. Valley Heights. ketball vs. Hiawatha. And Unborn” event through *4:30 p.m. JHMS boys bas- *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- *Wetmore OTL basketball at February; donations of diapers ketball vs. Effingham. ball vs. Hiawatha. Frankfort. and other items are encouraged *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- *5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wetmore this month. ball at Riverside. Saturday, Feb. 1 parent/teacher conferences. *5:30 p.m. RVMS Scholars *4:30 p.m. RVMS boys bas- *8 a.m. Jackson Heights fo- *5:30 p.m. RVES PTO meet- Bowl parent meeting. ketball at Sabetha. rensics at McLouth. ing. *15th Annual Holton/Jackson *Wetmore OTL basketball at *9 a.m. HMS 8th grade boys *7 p.m. Holton City Commis- County Chamber of Commerce Frankfort. basketball at Royal Valley. sion meets at Holton City Hall. Hall of Fame Banquet, held at *7 p.m. Wetmore wellness *9 a.m. HMS and RVMS 7th *7 p.m. Delia City Council EUM Family Life Center in committee meeting. grade boys basketball at Silver meets at Delia City Hall. Holton. Social hour begins at *7 p.m. Open AA group meet- Lake. *7 p.m. Netawaka City Coun- 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner ing, held at EUM Church room *9 a.m. WHS Scholar’s Bowl cil meets at Netawaka City Hall. at 6 p.m. For more information, 105, Holton. make-up meet. call the Chamber at 364-3963. *7 p.m. Wetmore High School *1 p.m. RVHS FCCLA Tuesday, Feb. 4 *5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wetmore play rehearsal. babysitting clinic. *Holton High School Winter parent/teacher conferences. *JHHS regional Scholars *Holton Honor Band festival. Royalty. *6:15 p.m. RVHS Booster Bowl. *Holton and Royal Valley fo- rensics at Nemaha Central. *RVMS Honor Band at Hol- BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! ton HS. *FFA KSU Ag Ed speech at Manhattan. Governor forms state appeals You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! *Wetmore OTL at Frankfort. Sunday, Feb. 2 court nominating commission Call Errin or David *Attend the church of your choice. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly nor appoints judges to the Court will do our best to identify judg- at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 *12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wetmore signed an executive order es- of Ap­peals subject to confirma- es who represent the best of our Knights of Columbus free throw tablishing the Court of Appeals tion by the Senate. This execu- state and will enforce her laws in and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! contest. Nominating Commission,­ simi- tive order does not change that a fair and impartial manner.” lar to the Supreme Court Nomi- process and is consistent with The commission will begin Monday, Feb. 3 nating Commission, on Tuesday, that law. work­ing immediately to select *The Jackson County Com- it was reported. The order establishes a uni- three nominees­ to fill the vacancy mission meets at 9 a.m. each The new nominating commis- form method for the governor’s that will be created by the April sion will be composed of nine appoint­ments to the appeals 3 retirement of Judge G. Joseph ROTTINGHAUS Kansans — five legal profes- court and empowers­ an indepen- Pierron Jr., it was reported. Ap- sionals and four pub­lic members dent, nonpartisan group of both plications to fill the Court of Ap- CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Accidents representing diverse, bipartisan­ lawyers and non-lawyers to se- peals vacancy that have already and geographically balanced lect finalists for ap­pointment by been submitted to the governor’s­ backgrounds, Gov. Kelly said. the governor according to merit. office will be forwarded to the WANTED: FARM & INDUSTRIAL checked The commission also will be The Court of Appeals Nomi- commission for consideration. charged with vetting and recom- nating Commission will accept Additional applicants for the CONSIGNMENTS in county mending applicants­ for Court of all applications­ for appeals court Court of Appeals vacancy should Appeals vacancies­ prior to the vacancies, review­ each appli- contact JudicialApplications@ Wednesday, March 4th • 10 A.M. The Jackson County Sheriff’s governor submitting an appoint- cant’s background and qualifi- ks.gov for details on submitting Office has reported the follow- ment to the Kansas Senate for cations, conduct interviews­ and application materials. The com- Jct. Hwy. 36 & 99 • Beattie, KS ing accidents: confirmation. submit three nominees for the mission will accept­ applications n At 10 p.m. on Jan. 11, Kelly appointed Linda Parks governor to consider. through Feb. 7. Deadline for advertising is: Feb. 3, 2020 Adrienne Bell, 28, Topeka, was of Wichita to serve as chair of The executive order requires traveling east on 142nd Road the commission,­ noting that ad- the governor to appoint at least Contact Terry @ 785-353-2525 near W Road when she lost con- ditional appointments­ to the one lawyer or retired judge and Harshaw Cell 785-799-5141 trol of her vehicle on a patch of commission will be announced one non-lawyer to represent ice. Bell’s 2007 Dodge slid off soon. each congres­sional district. After Accounting & the road into the north ditch and “As an experienced lawyer, as serving their initial­ term, com- damaged a barbed wire fence a leader in the Kansas bar com- missioners will be lim­ited to Tax Service, LLC owned by Lee Ann Patterson of munity, and as an active mem- serving no more than two four- Hoyt. ber of the Wi­chita community, year terms. The governor also Leesa M. Harshaw Bell’s vehicle sustained dam- Linda is an ideal person to lead appoints an attorney or retired EA, PA, MBA, ARA, ABA, ATP age to its front bumper, under- this commission, especially­ as it judge to serve as chair. 111 S. Topeka Ave. • Holton, KS carriage and front right and left starts its work from scratch with Parks expressed gratitude to 785-364-2387 quarter panels that was listed at an appointment to be made this the governor for her appoint- more than $1,000. It was towed legislative session,” Kelly said. ment. E-FILE from the scene. “I’m confident she and the rest “I thank Gov. Kelly for the Schedule your tax appointment. n At 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, of the commission are commit- trust she is putting in me and Sarah Nordlund, 40, Valley ted to doing the hard work of se- the Court of Appeals Nominat- Falls, was driving north on lecting nominees for the Court of ing Commission,” Parks said. Kansas Highway 16 near 206th Appeals and doing it right.” “The 14 judges who serve on Road when her vehicle struck Kelly also noted that “non- the Court of Appeals make im- Dog a deer in the road. Nordlund’s parti­san, merit-based selection” portant decisions that affect the 2009 Ford sustained damage to has served Kansas well. everyday lives of Kansans. We Tags its front bumper that was listed “In Kansas we appoint judges at more than $1,000. not because of who they know or what they believe, but because of their merit,” Kelly said. “That YOU NAME IT! Now means our judges have proven HANDYMAN • NO JOB TOO SMALL their character, their understand- HOME REPAIR & BLDG. 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Eastridge named one of the HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 3 top nursing homes in nation Eastridge Skilled Nursing Fa- preventing hospitalizations and provide the highest standard of cility is one of the top nursing emergency room visits; pneu- care,” Willert said. homes in the country, according monia vaccination rates; per- Flentie said families who are to U.S. News & World Report. centage of patients who use searching for nursing home care The Centralia nursing home antipsychotic, antianxiety, or for a loved one are welcome to is operated by Community hypnotic drugs; prevention visit Eastridge. HealthCare System, or CHCS, of pressure ulcers and falls; “We are happy to answer and is one of 2,969 nursing and other metrics. Homes are questions and host visitors for homes out of 15,000 nationwide evaluated on both short-term tours. We want those who need to earn the designation. In Kan- and long-term care. Data for care to visit and see for them- sas, Eastridge was one of only the ratings are obtained pri- selves what a 5-star facility 27 homes to receive an overall marily from Nursing Home looks like,” she said. rating of five out of five. Compare, which is operated CHCS includes two hospitals, “We’re proud of the quality by the federal Centers for one in Onaga and the other in experience we provide for our Medicare & Medicaid Servic- St. Marys; seven family practice residents,” said Lura Flentie, es, or CMS. clinics serving the communities CHCS director of long-term Todd Willert, CHCS CEO, of Corning, Centralia, Frank- care services. “Our staff truly said he isn’t surprised by East- fort, Onaga, Holton, Westmore- cares for each resident as if they ridge’s high performance. land and St. Marys; two nursing were a member of the family.” “We have a history of quality, homes and one assisted living U.S. News rates nursing and the families and residents facility, Home Health; and four homes on staffing; success in at our nursing homes know we fitness centers. Potawatomi UMC By Ilene Dick Kansas are Sunflower State, On Saturday, Jan. 25, Martha Sunday, Jan. 26, was a wel- Jayhawk State, Wheat State Roush attended a wrestling tour- come day of warmer weather and Chief Country. The Kansas nament in Holton. Her great- and sunshine following the rain, song, “Home On The Range” grandson, Kolby Roush, placed Tucker Buskirk (shown above) used a Grasshopper mower with a sweepster broom at- freezing rain, snow and cold. was sung. second. Congratulations, Kolby. tachment to clear off snow in front of Holton Tire last week. Buskirk was testing the mower, Pastor Howard opened the The birthday song was sung Sara Worcester celebrated her which is owned by the county, after some repairs were made. Photo by David Powls worship service at Potawatomi to Pam Daugherty, Heather Red birthday with her family, her sib- United Methodist Church with Lightning and Kansas. Leon lings and parents at the Warren scripture and prayer. The finan- Daugherty and Thomas Ziegler Pugh home on Jan. 25. Happy cial needs of Bright House were were offertory ushers. birthday, Sara! Former Marshall County clerk sentenced brought to our attention. Several The sermon text was taken Pam and Leon Daugherty The former Marshall County District Judge John L. The charges stemmed from offered to help the organization. from Matthew 4:12-23, with the attended a birthday party at Clerk has been sentenced to Weingart sentenced Stohs to an investigation by the Kansas Added to the prayer concerns title “Jesus Came Preaching.” Bonkers in Topeka on Saturday, more than two years in prison serve 32 months (two years, Bureau of Investigation and were Jim Shenk, who has under- Pastor Howard gave a remind- Jan. 25, in honor of their great- for felony misuse of public eight months) in the Kansas the U.S. Secret Service that gone knee surgery and is now in er about how first impressions niece, Alli Tyler, who turned six funds, Kansas Attorney General Department of Corrections showed between May 2013 and therapy; Donnie Thoman, who mean a lot. They are lasting years old. All 20 children had a Derek Schmidt announced with 24 months of post-release April 2019, Stohs used funds is having shoulder pain; and impressions that can be good or great time. earlier this week. supervision. belonging to Marshall County Kenny Wilhelm, who is recover- bad. Therefore, try to make it a Atana Bernie-Blue is thankful Sonya L. Stohs, 44, of Additionally, Stohs was to pay for various personal ing from heart surgery. Prayers good one. Matthew did some- to learn how to be an acolyte at Marysville, pleaded guilty in ordered to pay $372,003.12 in items, in excess of $100,000. for patience and guidance were thing like that in his gospel. the church. The church family is November in Marshall County restitution to Marshall County Assistant Attorney General offered for Thomas Ziegler and Jesus’ ministry began in earnest. happy to have her take part. District Court to one count of and $438 in investigative and Adam Zentner of Schmidt’s Dorothy in raising a grandchild First, Jesus tied his hearers Lily Hall wishes a happy birth- felony misuse of public funds. court costs. office prosecuted the case. and Dorothy’s sister’s daughter. back into their own tradition. day to daughter Heather this Both the children’s parents are Then He helped people reflect week. She also reported being deceased. Tom Ziegler’s family upon their own heritage and re- thankful that the family pet cat Auctions has the joy of a new grandson, interpret it in light of the current is on the mend after an injury Cody M. Eagle III. They call day, and the word of God came when outdoors. Auctions advertised in The him C3. to life. He then spoke forcefully Ronald and I enjoyed having Holton Recorder qualify to be Tina Pugh provided the music about the kingdom demand- Betty Bowser, Judy Thoman included in this free auction cal- as Laura Schreiber and Atana ing repentance. There is then and Cletamae Brown stop by endar. Contact Errin at 785-364- Bernie-Blue lit the altar candles. about Him a sense of author- for visits recently. Since the 3141, email us at holtonrecord- The call to worship was Psalm ity, based on His intimacy church was closed three weeks [email protected] or stop by our 50. Tina Pugh was liturgist, read- with the Heavenly Father, that in January, we are behind in office for details. ing from Psalm 89:7. Hymns commanded the attention of news items. • Saturday, Feb. 8. Starting were “Blessed Assurance,” others. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Ronald at 10 a.m. Behrnes family farm “Only Trust Him” and “Softly Jesus’ ministry was filled with and I enjoyed having my sister, auction, held at Lentz Commu- And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling.” compassion. His message of Joy Uthoff, and a friend, Loren nity Facility, 116 W. Eighth St., Martha Roush gave the spe- long ago is still our message to- Litteer, of Baldwin City visit us Horton. For more information, cial. In keeping with Kansas day. May we carry with us His at Vintage Park. Our daughter, contact Ash Realty & Auctions at Day, she shared interesting in- resolve for clear thinking and Lori, fixed a delicious dinner (785) 547-5034. formation about the history of speaking and His heart for all and brought it to the family • Saturday, March 7. Hoffman Kansas, which became a state people everywhere be our heart, room for the five of us to- en Auction Service spring consign- on Jan. 29, 1861. The name of too. joy the meal before visiting in ment auction, held at 6587 U.S. Kansas originated from a Sioux The prayer covenant church our room in the afternoon. We Highway 159, Effingham. For word meaning “people of the this week is Meriden UMC with enjoyed the visit, meal and also more information, contact Jeff south wind.” Nicknames for Ken Parker as pastor. leftovers for our supper. Hoffman at (913) 370-0747. • Saturday, March 14. Starting Netawaka UMC at 1:30 p.m. Edwin and Goldie Vance real estate auction, held at By Mary E. Edwards is hospitalized with flu and good news for some and bad 1050 270th Rd., Soldier. For more Jan. 26 was very foggy early pneumonia, and relatives of news for others. How do we information, contact Cline Realty but turned out to be a beautiful the Mullins’ family, Scott and respond to the unexpected? and Auction LLC at (785) 889- day. Marcia Robertson Larry, who are both having When Jesus called His 4775 or (785) 532-8381. lighted the altar candles as the health problems. disciples, it was a surprise • Saturday, March 28. Harris recorded “Let There Be Peace Hymns were “I Have to them, but they responded Auction Service spring consign- On Earth” played at Netawaka Decided To Follow Jesus,” immediately and went with ment auction, held at Holton United Methodist Church. “O Master, Let Me Walk With Him. Jesus did miracles and Livestock Exchange. For more Marcia was also offering usher. Thee,” “Cares Chorus” and healed people with His power. information, contact Dan Harris Worship leader Marilyn “Softly And Tenderly, Jesus Is The disciples witnessed and at 364-7137. Banaka gave the welcome Calling.” Verona Grannell was participated in His divine and announcements. We in charge of recorded music. work. were pleased to have Pastor The scripture lesson was When God calls us for a task, Young Won’s parents and his Matthew 4:18-23, the calling He also prepares us, sometimes sister here, and we wish them of the first disciples. Pastor ahead of time, sometimes as pleasant travels as they go Young’s sermon was “God we go. When God calls, there home to Korea later this week. Calls You Now.” is no age requirement or limit Netawaka Senior Citizens Have you experienced divine and no abilities test. When He will meet at noon on Thursday intervention? We usually think calls, we should say “yes.” for a carry-in dinner at the of this as some big, dramatic Horton UMC’s monthly community building. Good event that really gets our potluck dinner was held at news from the school is that attention, but what about the noon. Baby Eden Won was Jackson Heights Elementary little things that are as common introduced and honored with School counselor, Mrs. Strube, as the air we breathe or water gifts at a shower after the has twins named Sierra and we drink? meal. It was a good time of Chandler. Congratulations to When there is a snowstorm fellowship with our Whiting the family! that causes schools to close, and Horton neighbors and Added to our prayer list and our plans change, that is Pastor Young’s family, our are Carol Keithline, who divine intervention. It might be neighbors from Korea. Public Notice (First published in The the will filed with the petition upon the Petition. Holton Recorder, Holton, be admitted to probate and Kan. on Wednesday, Jan. record; petitioner be appoint- All creditors are notified to 29, 2020) ed Executrix, without bond; exhibit their demands against petitioner be granted Letters the Estate within the latter of Testamentary under the Kan- four months from the date IN THE DISTRICT COURT sas Simplified Estates Act. of the first publication of this OF JACKSON COUNTY, notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 KANSAS You are further advised un- and amendments thereto, or PROBATE DIVISION der the provisions of the Kan- if the identity of the creditor is sas Simplified Estates Act known or reasonably ascer- In the Matter of the Estate the Court need not supervise tainable, 30 days after actual of administration of the Estate, notice was given as provided and no notice of any action by law, and if their demands SANDRA LEE WILLIAMS, of the Executrix or other pro- are not thus exhibited, they Deceased. ceedings in the administra- shall be forever barred. Case No. 2020 PR 2 tion will be given, except for notice of final settlement of /s/MICHAEL D. ROUSH, Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter decedent’s estate. Petitioner 59 You are further advised if James B. Biggs - KS- NOTICE OF HEARING written objections to simpli- 14079; AND NOTICE TO CREDI- fied administration are filed MO-46566 TORS with the Court, the Court may CAVANAUGH, BIGGS & order that supervised admin- LEMON, P.A. THE STATE OF KANSAS istration ensue. 2942A S.W. Wanamaker TO ALL PERSONS CON- Drive CERNED: You are required to file your Suite 100 written defenses to the Peti- Topeka, Kansas 66614- You are hereby notified that tion on or before February 4479 on January 16, 2020, a Peti- 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in TEL: 785/440-4000 tion was filed in this Court by the District Court, in Holton, FAX: 785/440-3900 Michael D. Roush, an heir, Jackson County, Kansas, E-MAIL: jbiggs@cavlem. devisee and legatee and Ex- at which time and place the com ecutor named in the Last Will cause will be heard. Should ATTORNEYS FOR PETI- and Testament of Sandra you fail to file your written de- TIONER Lee Williams deceased, dat- fenses, judgment and decree ed June 1, 2016, requesting will be entered in due course WL8t3 ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNSDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 4 OPINION KANSAS Celebrate it! To the stars, through dif­ son was the first woman to fly ficulties - that’s the motto of across the Atlantic Ocean. our great state. *Earl McLeod and Jim Today is Kansas Day! This Cummings of Morrowville day in history in 1861 marks invented the world’s first the day that Kansas was ad­ bulldozer. mitted into the Union as the *Susanna Salter of Argo­ 34th state! nia was the first woman to be Do something today that elected mayor in the U.S., in makes you think about being 1887. a Kansan! *In 1949, banker Georgia Here are some interesting Neese of Richland was ap­ things about our great state: pointed by President Harry *Dodge City is the windi­ S. Truman as the first woman est city in the U.S. Treasurer of the United States. *Cawker City has a ball of That meant her signature was PLAINS FOLK: Classic fight at Bazaar twine that weighs more than printed on millions of dollars’ worth of U.S. currency. By Jim Hoy he called “A Plucky Set-to”: recovered his equilibrium and “The combatants are pretty 16,760 pounds. ack in the days when “The greatest fist fight that tackled Stotler. John Leonard well matched, each weighing in *Kansan Hattie McDaniel *In 1978, Nancy Landon B Kassebaum of Burdick was cattle were shipped to market ever occurred in Chase or and Lewis McCrary were the the neighborhood of 200 pounds, of Wichita was the first black on railroad adjoining counties took place only persons in the pen with but Stotler is the oldest and woman and the first black of elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first woman trains, the in one of the pens of the stock the fighters and they attempted heaviest. Bazaar has been the any gender to win an Acad­ stockyards yards here last evening. Several to part them, but they refused scene of many a set-to in which emy Award for her role in elected to a full term in the Senate without being preced­ was a busy parties were shipping cattle to be parted, and the battle was the manly art of self-defense has the movie “Gone With The p l a c e . when Sam Stotler, living near renewed. been introduced to show how Wind.’’ ed by her husband. th *Lynette Woodard of Usually that the county line on the Verdigris, “For 28 minutes they pounded battles are lost and won, but *The 34 President of the b u s y n e s s and Evander Bocook, living at each other, Stotler getting in the last was the best, the men U.S., Dwight S. Eisenhower Wichita was the first woman to play for the Harlem Globe­ was just get­ Matfield, got into a dispute over mostly on Bocook’s face, while giving and taking punishment was from Abilene, Kan. ting the cattle the ownership of a steer. Bocook showered blows on like veteran pugilists.” *Buster Keaton, silent- trotters. *Charles Curtis of Topeka weighed and “Bocook said if Stotler would Stotler’s breast and stomach, I never saw any fights, movie great, was born at Pi­ loaded onto make affidavit that the steer until both fell exhausted. Stotler certainly none that brutal, at the qua, Kan. was the first Native American to become U.S. vice presi­ the stock was his or under his control, he broke his right hand and his Cassoday stockyards back in my *Kansas has the largest cars, but (Bocook) would let him have it. breast and stomach were badly younger days, but I have heard population of prairie chick­ dent. *The nation’s first chain sometimes it Stotler furnished the necessary bruised. Bocook’s eyes were about a couple of encounters that ens in North America. involved disputes among people evidence and Bocook, who was nearly closed and his face cut took place there in the 1930s or *This state is named The restaurant was the Harvey House restaurants that served working with the cattle. on the fence, said ‘the steer is and lacerated. Geo. Leonard 1940s. I’ll tell about them in my Sunflower State. One of the classic fights yours, but you are a …!…!…!’ dressed Bocook’s wounds and next column. *This state’s nicknames in­ Kansas railroad travelers. There is a Harvey House Mu­ occurred at the Bazaar stockyards Stotler returned the epithet and he rode home in the Matfield Note: Jim Hoy, retired clude The Free State and The on Oct. 13, 1899. At this point Bocook leaped to the ground carry-all. Stotler left for home professor of English at Emporia Wheat State. seum in Florence. *The official state song is I’m turning the column over to but before recovering himself on a horse. State University, is co-author of *This state has the second Special Correspondent McRyan, Stotler planted two blows in “We hope the fight is over but the Plains Folk column. most instances of tornadoes “Home On The Range.’’ *The country’s first na­ who described the fight for the Bocook’s eyes. some think they will renew the in the U.S. Chase County Leader in a piece “Nothing daunted, Bocook battle the first time they meet. *Helium was discovered at tional hamburger chain was Dexter in 1903. founded when White Castle *There are more than 528 opened in Wichita. caves in this state. *The world’s first syn­ MOLLETE: Any of us can die and may die suddenly *Eighty-eight percent of thetic diamond was made by the land in Kansas is farm­ Dr. Willard Hershey on the By Glenn Mollette where we were when President are not shocked when someone The deaths that shock us leave us land. McPherson College campus The world was shocked Jan. John F. Kennedy was assas­ is terminal for a long time. We reeling, feeling like the floor has *Kansas Day can be traced in 1926. 26, 2020, by the sudden death sinated. We remember where are not shocked when an elderly been pulled from underneath us back to 1877 when it was first *In 1936, the first year that of Kobe Bryant, his daughter we heard John Lennon had person dies. We are sad but not and that we will never stop fall­ celebrated by about 20 school basketball was an Olympic Gianna and been murdered or where we shocked. We are shocked when ing and hurting from the pain of children at Paola, Kan. sport, the Globe Refiners seven oth­ were when Martin Luther King the young, the rich and the fa­ someone’s sudden death. *The first U.S. patent for from Kansas became the first ers. Jr. was murdered or when the mous are suddenly taken from Any of us can and may die a helicopter was issued to basketball team to win a gold A heli­ Space Shuttle Challenger flight us with no warning. suddenly. How can we pre­ Kansans William Purvis and medal at the Olympics. The copter that exploded in space. A couple of years ago, we pare? We can’t. However, we Charles Wilson of Goodland amateur athletic basketball s p i r a l e d For years now, we will re­ were saddened by the loss of can make every day count now. in 1909. team was from McPherson through a member where we were and my wife’s mother. She had been Love people. Talk to people. *The booming airplane and was sponsored by the lo­ California what we were doing the day sick a long time but we were not Hug people. Say things to peo­ production in Wichita led cal oil refinery. sky and Kobe was killed. shocked by her death. ple that you won’t regret or that that city to be called the “air *Perhaps most impressive c r a s h e d We are shocked that someone One morning in 2015, we you will be glad you said. capital of the world.’’ In of all things Kansas, to me, is took the life so young, famous and so loved received a phone call that my Live in such a way with peo­ the 1920s, Clyde Cessna of the fact that our state entered of one of and idolized by so many could wife’s father had suddenly died ple so that when sudden death Kingman, Lloyd Stearman of statehood in 1861 specifical­ the world’s be snuffed out of this life so with heart failure while driving occurs you or they are not left Wellsford and Walter Beech ly as a self-proclaimed “free greatest bas­ suddenly at the age of 41. his car. devastated but can at least feel worked on one of those pio­ state’’ as opposed to a “slave ketball players. Kobe had a worldwide fan My wife fell to the floor in relieved that you treated each neering airplane companies. state.’’ David Powls During his career, Bryant had base. He was worth hundreds pain, tears and heart-wrench­ other the right way. Get your Beech Aircraft Company played 20 years for the Los An­ of millions of dollars. He was ing distress. We were shocked will together, be at peace with started in 1932. geles Lakers leading them to loved and adored. He and his beyond belief that her active, God and people and live each *Amelia Earhart of Atchi­ five NBA championships and daughter were on their way to hardworking, loving father who day without regret. an amazing 33,643 points. This a basketball game. He was in­ seemed to always keep the world Note: Glenn Mollete is an is currently the fourth-highest volved in the lives of his chil­ turning had suddenly died. American author and columnist. NBA scoring record. dren and family. Death may always sadden us To learn more about him, goto Go KC Chiefs! Some of us remember exactly Death often shocks us. We but may not always shock us. [email protected]

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Print Name ______Subscribers get Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Online Digital Phone Number ______One-Year Subscription Subscription ❏ Jackson County $44.50 ❏ Other counties in Kansas $52.00 ❏ Out of State $58.50 for FREE! Mail to: Holton Recorder, Box 311, Holton, KS 66436 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 5 Ag Week Recap Virus startles markets By Matt Hines day. Throw that on top of that Livestock futures were the coron­avirus and fear added mixed last Friday but lower into the markets.­ for the week. The coronavirus Weekly export sales for the that started­ week ending Jan. 16 were actu- in China has ally friendly with more than a added quite a million metric tons for corn and bit a fear to the best week in a month, the all the mar- third best week for wheat this kets as any marketing year and best week disrup­tion for soybean meal in the past sev- or let down eral years. in consumer For the week, Friday, Jan. 17 spend­ing and through Friday, Jan. 24, March consumption­ corn was down $.02, May was in the larg- down $.02½, March soybeans est populated were down $.27¾, May was na­tion is very critical to world down $.27¼, March Kansas City trade. wheat was down $.08¼, July Cash feedlot trade started in was down $.08½, March Chica­ the South midweek at $124 live, go wheat was up $.03, July was Lane Bowser stayed steady with the week pre- up $.02½, March Minneapolis Smith Sharon L. Lane, 83, Holton, Eva Virginia DeGroff Bowser, Brown vious and has been steady now wheat was down $.12½, May Burton Charles Smith, 85, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at 81, Emmett, died Saturday, Jan. On Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, for four weeks in a row. Trade in was down $.11½, March soy- rural Holton, died Sunday, Jan. Atria Hearthstone Assisted Liv- 25, 2020, at Tanglewood Health Nema Brown, loving wife the North again is holding out for bean meal was down $2.30 per 26, 2020, at his home. ing in Topeka. and Re­hab in Topeka. and mother of four, passed higher money but set­tling again ton and May was down $2.70 He was born Aug. 24, 1934, She was born Dec. 13, 1936, She was born March 3, 1938, away due to complications­ steady at $124 live and $198 to per ton. at Holton, the son of Albert and in Havensville, the daughter in Onaga, the daughter of Willie from lung cancer. She was 43 $200 on a dressed basis. Grains also gapped lower to Lucile Haag Smith. He gradu- of Ralph Ivan and Florence and Ella Leona DeGroff. She at- years old. Weekly export sales in the start this week as global finan- ated from Holton High School Nicholas Clements. She gradu- tended Onaga High School and Nema was a resident of meats were solidly bullish across cial markets are in turmoil as in 1952. ated from Holton High School later attended­ Highland Junior Horton and worked as a reg- the board. Net beef sales were well with the latest updates from Mr. Smith served in the Kan- in 1955 and at­tended Washburn College, earning a degree in ac- istered nurse at Hiawatha 27,800 metric tons (MT), along the coronavirus outbreak­ show- sas National Guard for several Community Hospital until with shipments of 17,900 MT. ing nearly 3,000 people have University. counting. her cancer diagnosis in July years, attaining­ the rank of staff Mrs. Lane was a homemaker Mrs. Bowser worked for the Net pork sales were 30,300 MT been infected, five confirmed in sergeant. He later worked for of 2018. with actual exports of 44,400 the U.S. and at least 80 dead, all and also worked as a librarian State of Kansas for eight years Nema was preceded in several years as foreman for the at Beck Bookman Library for in the workers compensation MT with China taking 38 per- of which are in China. The rapid City of Holton distri­bution de- death by her mother, Debbie cent of that total. spread and high mortality rate is more than 17 years. division and 17 years in the De- Frayer, and an adopted sister, partment and also worked for She was a member of First partment of Human­ Resources, The January Cattle on Feed alarming but also consider that United Telephone of Kansas. Breana. Re­port had 102 percent on feed in 2017-18, just here in the U.S., United Methodist Church, the retiring in 2000. She is survived by her He also was a farmer, operating Beck Book­man Library Club She was a member of St. as of Jan. 1 versus a year ago, 45 million fell ill during the flu a dairy and later running a stock husband Rob; children Ja- Placements at 103 percent and season with 61,000 deaths ac- and the Tourist Club. Mary’s Bible Baptist Church. cob, Emma, Chance and cattle operation.­ She married William D. Lane She married Robert Bowser marketings at 105 percent were cording to the CDC. Logan; son-in-law Billy; neutral considering ac­tuals ver- The markets are in a fear/ He was a member of First on Sept. 6, 1958, in Holton. He on Oct. 23, 1954, in Onaga. He grand­daughters Ryleigh and United Methodist Church in preced­ed her in death. She was preced­ed her in death, as did two sus expectations, but big pic- selloff mode but also getting to Peyton; sister Lisa; brother- ture, a bearish report. One more an oversold point very quickly. Holton. also preced­ed in death by four sons, Robert and Wayne Bowser, in-law Eric; brother Nate; He married Bettie Fritts on sisters, Grace Stotts, Glenna and a brother, Don DeGroff. slaughter day in December 2019 Friendly fundamental­ grain stepfather John; and several ver­sus December 2018 takes ac- news is still out there, but all is Nov. 1, 1956, in Holton. She Johnstone, Lorraine Oates and Survivors include a son, nieces and nephews. survives. Rose Brennan; and four broth- Mark Bowser and wife Denise, tual daily­ marketing rate down being overshadowed by the fast- Funeral services will be to 100 per­cent. spreading virus hitting Southeast Other survivors include two ers, Harland Clements, Clinton Emmett; a sister-in-law, Carol held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. sons, Warren Smith and wife Clements, Ward Clements and Sook, Tecumseh; an aunt, Ra- Compared to last week, steers Asia during their week-long and 1 at Chapel Oaks Funeral and heifers in the Southeast highly celebrated Lunar New Kathy and Greg Smith, all of Gary Clements. chel Thompson, Nebraska City, Home in Hiawatha. Visita­ Holton; a brother, Dale Smith, Survivors include two sons, Neb.; six grandchildren; and 14 were steady to $2 higher, while Year. tion will be held from 6 p.m. those in other areas­ were steady Wheat prices in Russia are Wamego; and two sis­ters, Lin- William Jeffrey Lane and wife great-grandchildren. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at da West, Holton, and Bar­bara Pen­ny and Jon E. Lane, all of Funeral services will be held to $3 lower. The market was the higher again and now hitting the funeral home. most active on the lightweight levels not seen since last Febru- Hayes, Topeka. He was preced­ Topeka; a sis­ter, Phyllis Cle- at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at We will be gathering at the ed in death by his parents; a son, ments, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Mer­cer Funeral Home in Hol- cattle, in light flesh, as numbers ary, which continues to support Horton Blue Building after of those cattle are not as plenti- U.S. values. President Trump is David Smith, at birth; a sister, Dale Clements and wife Joy, ton. Burial will follow in Soldier the services for food, drinks Mary Shaw; and two brothers, Holton; and a granddaughter, Cemetery, Sol­dier. Family will and memories of Nema. All ful as their heavier mates. set to officially sign the USMCA Lyle Smith and Kenneth Smith. Erika Lane Yoder and husband greet friends from 5:30 p.m. to who loved Nema are invited Wintry weather conditions trade deal this week as Canada Funeral services will be held Luke, Ozawkie. 7 p.m. Friday. to attend. have been seen in several states is the last to officially approve,­ at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chapel Funeral services will be held Memorial contributions may Memorial contributions this week as receipts were cur- which most state should hap­pen Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at be made to the Topeka Rescue are sug­gested to St. Luke’s tailed. Farmer feeders in the very soon. Burial will follow in Holton First United Methodist Church Mission, sent in care of Mercer Hospice House, sent in care Midwest were ready to buy cat- Corn sales have been an- Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in in Holton. Burial will follow in Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, of the funeral home, 124 S. tle this week as cattle appeared­ nounced by USDA the past state after 9 a.m. today­ at the Holton Cemetery. Family will Holton, KS 66436. Seventh St., Hiawatha, KS to take the weather in stride and three consecutive days. Export funeral home, where family­ and greet friends from 9 a.m. until Holton Recorder 1/29/20 66434. hardened up in the extreme win­ inspections for the week ending friends will meet from 6:30 p.m. service time on Monday. A special message may be ter conditions. Jan. 23 were above the average to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may Obituary guideline sent to the family at www. For the week, Friday, Jan. 17 needed for soybeans at 38.2 mil- through Friday, Jan. 24, Febru- lion bushels (MBU) and milo Memorial contributions may be made to First United Meth- When submitting obituaries to chapeloaksfuneralhome.com­ be made to First United Method- odist Church or Beck Bookman be printed in The Holton Record- Holton Recorder 1/29/20 s ary live cattle were down $1.50, at 5.6 MBU. Corn inspections ist Church, sent in care of Cha- Library, sent in care of Mercer er, we request that obituaries are April was down $2.95, January were still light at 26.3 MBU pel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Fu­neral Home, P.O. Box 270, sent by the mortuary or funeral feeder cat­tle were down $3.50, last week, while wheat ship- Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. Holton, KS 66436. home han­dling the funeral ar- FEBRUARY SUBSCRIPTIONS March was down $5.32, Febru- ments were very low at only 8.2 Holton Recorder 1/29/20 Holton Recorder 1/29/20 rangements. ARE NOW PAYABLE ary lean hogs were down $.45 MBU. and April was down $.65. Boxed A band of mixed rain and Beef, Choice was up $.32 at snow is set to move through $214.49, Select was down $2.05 the Southern Plains early in the Land Transfers at $210.70 and Pork Carcass week with heavy precipitation Cutout was up $1.91 at $77.38. in the forecast for the Pacific The following land transfers city of Mayetta, Jackson County. liland, as joint tenants, a parcel and Marilyn M. Spiker, husband Cattle slaughter for the week Northwest towards the end of have been filed with the Jackson *Kansas transfer on death deed of land containing 39.14 acres in and wife, to Alan K. Spiker, one was estimated at 647,000 head, the week. The six-to-10-day County Register of Deeds Office, - Dale Minde, a widowed person, S34, Township 6S, R15E of the acre in the northwest corner of up 16,000 from the week previ- outlook shows normal to above located on the second floor of the to Zebulan D. Minde, a single 6th P.M., Jackson County. the northwest fractional quarter ous and up 39,000 from last year. normal temps for all except the Courthouse. person, Daniel C. Minde, a single *Quit claim deed - Breanna of S30, T6, R15E of the 6th P.M., Hog slaughter for the week was Pacific Northwest with above *General warranty deed - person, Aaron J. Minde, a single Frederick, a single person, to Dil- Jackson County. estimated at 2,720,000 head, up normal precipitation stretch- Charlie R. Gray and Amy K. person, and Cheyanne K. Huls, a lon Frederick, a single person, all *Trustee’s deed - Allen 220,000 com­pared to the week ing from the Southwest into Gray, husband and wife, to Brad- married person, Lot 4, Block 4 on of her undivided interest in Lots Gilmore and Connie J. Gilmore, previous and up 233,000 com- the Northern Plains and on the ley B. Hamilton and LeAnn M. Dakota Avenue, Vetter’s Second 32 and 34, Idaho Avenue, Park trustees of the trust in their pared to a year ago. East Coast and below normal Cochran, as joint tenants, land in Addition, city of Holton, Jackson Addition, city of Holton, Jackson names, dated March 1, 2016, to Grains finished lower last centered on the West Coast and S21, T9S, R15E of the 6th P.M., County. County. Christina M. Harvey, 3.74 acres Friday and lower for the week Southern Plains. Jackson County. *Kansas transfer on death *Quit claim deed - Donald in the southeast quarter of S7, for all except Chicago wheat. Note: There is risk of loss in *Joint tenancy general war- deed - Charles Joseph Griffiths, C. Sunday and Amy A. Sunday, T8S, R16E of the 6th P.M., Jack- Soybeans have taken the biggest trad­ing commodity futures and ranty deed - Santiago Reveles a single person, to Gavin Blake husband and wife, to the trust son County. hit recently as the letdown­ from options. Matt Hines is a licensed and Silvia Reveles, husband and Griffiths, a married person, land in their names, dated Aug. 28, *General warranty deed - Ran- signing of Phase 1 with China commodity broker for Loewen wife, to Enoc Alexander Avalos in S12, T8S, R14E of the 6th 2019, a tract of land in the east dall M. Cole and Pamela D. Cole, continues and no sales were an- and Associates, Inc. of Manhat- Montoya and Lizbeth Avalos, P.M., Jackson County. half of the southeast quarter of husband and wife, to Michael D. nounced this past week ahead of tan. He can be reached at (785) husband and wife, Lots 8 and 10 *Joint tenancy general warran- S23, T8S, R15E of the 6th P.M., Godbout and Ruth M. Weber, as the long Lunar New Year holi- 289-0036. on Indiana Avenue, Drake and ty deed - Harold Thomas Tosh, a Jackson County. joint tenants, two tracts in S11, Fenn’s Addition to the city of single person, of Shawnee Coun- *Transfer on death deed - T9S, R15E of the 6th P.M., Jack- Holton, Jackson County. ty, too Norman E. Cabellero and Donald C. Sunday and Amy A. son County. *General warranty deed - Kareli N. Gomez, as joint tenants, Sunday, husband and wife, to the *Kansas quit claim deed - Jef- Your one stop shop for custom Ronald Cook and Brenda Cook, Lots 2 and 4, Idaho Avenue, Park trust in their names, dated Aug. frey Corbin Moszeter and Bran- bulk feed, grain and mineral and more! husband and wife, to Robert L. Addition, city of Holton, Jackson 28, 2019, land in the west half dy Moszeter, husband and wife, Meyer and Peggy A. Meyer, as County. of the southwest quarter of S24, to same as joint tenants, land in joint tenants, land in the north- *Trustee’s deed - Frank J. Gil- T8S, R15E of the 6th P.M., Jack- the south half of Lots 2 and 4 on 509 Lowell Ave. east corner of Block R, city of liland, trustee of the trust in his son County. Second Street in the S.B. Lan- Holton, Kan. Whiting, Jackson County. name, dated April 18, 2017, and *Quit claim deed - Waller dis Addition to the city of Hoyt, 785-364-3161 *Executrix deed - Frances Helen E. Gilliland, trustee of the Spiker, Jr., aka Waller P. Spiker Jackson County. White, executrix of the last trust in her name, dated Apri 18, will and testament of Marlin A. 2017, to Andrew Francis Gil- White, deceased, to Dennis A. liland and Maggie Ryan Gil- White and Joni A. White, trustees Public Notice of the trust in their names, dated American Sept. 29, 2011, all of the inter- est of Marlin A. White in lot 1, (First published in The Holton ONE: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 21, 23 and 25 on Eagle Tax Recorder, Holton, Kan., on The supervisors of the Eastern Avenue, city of Holton, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.) Jackson County Conservation less a tract in the north half of the District shall make full and northeast corner of First Street Appendix 4-B: Notice of due report of their activities and Vermont Avenue in the city TOPEKA’S TRUSTED NAME Annual Meeting (for the and financial affairs since the of Holton, Jackson County. election of two last annual meeting. *General warranty deed - Keith supervisors) TWO: A. Croze and Allison A. Croze, IN TAX SERVICE The supervisors shall con- husband and wife, to James A. NOTICE OF ANNUAL duct an election by secret Lovett and Nicole A. Lovett, as Celebrating 35 years in business! MEETING OF THE ballot of qualified electors joint tenants, Lots 23 and 24, JACKSON COUNTY there present, of two super- Block B, Village Addition to the • Most same day service CONSERVATION visors to serve for a term of DISTRICT three years from date of said meeting. Chapel Oaks Funeral Homes • Affordable Rates To all qualified electors re- SINCE 1988 $ off siding within the boundar- The term of Henry Hill and 31 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHEAST KANSAS 25 ies of the Jackson County George Phillips are expiring. • Electronic Filing Conservation District, notice is Uncompromised Care at Tax Preparation hereby given that pursuant to All in the county of Jackson Invoice Come Talk To: K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended, in the State of Kansas. Affordable Prices on the 12th day of February, Not valid with any David Donnelly EA 2020, at 6:00 p.m., an an- By /s/ Jarrod Bowser 524 Pennsylvania Ave. other coupon or offer. nual meeting of the Jackson Chairperson Holton, KS 66436 Brenda Lynch • Dennis Lemke County Conservation District 364-2141 Amber Vasquez • Tim Oblander will be held at the First United Jackson County Methodist Church, 1401 W Conservation District 100 Apache Drive 4th Street, Holton, KS 66436. Hoyt, KS 66440 1940 SW Gage Blvd., Call Ahead Or Just Walk In Attest 986-6548 The meeting agenda shall /s/ Brian Boeckman Topeka, KS 66604 785-272-0004 include the following busi- District Secretary/Manager chapeloaksfuneralhome.com ness items: WL8t2 SPORTS Monday

HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNSDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 6 ______SPORTS Wednesday Holton boys knock off 4A-state-ranked Eudora By David Powls On a night that the Cards have been rescheduled, it has A scrappy and determined were limited on fast-break been reported. Hiawatha will Holton boys basketball team points and limited shooting suc- now visit Feb. 24 and the Wild- caught fire and downed visiting cess from the perimeter, that cats will travel to Nemaha Cen- Eudora here Tuesday night 55- spelled doom for them. tral Feb. 10. 38. Purcell scored six points in The Eudora JV boys pre- Last week, the the second quarter and by half- vailed here Tuesday night, 5o- Cardinals were time when Holton led 27-18, 28. state-ranked at Holaday had 10 points. Holton 14-13-14-14—55 No. 8 in Class The Wildcats opened the Eudora 10-8-7-13—38 4A by the Kan- third quarter with two quick Holton – Wright 1-0-0-0- sas Basketball three-point baskets by Prine. 2, Mulroy 7-1-2-3-19, Purcell Coaches Associa- Mulroy also scored a basket to 4-1-2-2-13, Prine 1-3-0-0-11, tion. give the Wildcats their biggest Holaday 1-2-2-2-10. Totals 14- Four Wildcats scored in lead of the game, so far, 37-22, 7-6-7-55. double figures in the game led which also ended up being the Eudora – Arnold 1-1-1-2- by junior Blake Mulroy with margin of victory (15 points). 6, Bradley 1-1-0-0-5, Watkins 19 points. Junior Kale Purcell Purcell and senior Trey 1-0-0-0-2, Fawcett 3-0-2-2-8, pitched in 13, senior Eli Prine Wright also scored at the end Hayden 1-0-0-0-2, Merkle 4- had 11 and sophomore Reese of the third quarter to give the 0-3-4- 11, Schmidt 0-0-3-4-3, Holaday had 10. The Wildcats Wildcats a commanding 41-25 Loganbill 0-0-1-2-1. Totals 11- made seven three-point baskets lead. The Wildcat also won the 2-10-14—38. Holton wrestler Lucas Adcock is shown above at right competing in the 120- in the game, led by Prine with rebounding battle in the third The win over Eudora last pound weight class at the recent Sadowski tourney. The Holton team will host three. quarter, 7-4. night came after the Wildcats ACCHS and Royal Valley on Thursday and travel to the Baldwin tourney on Eudora had nine players The fourth quarter saw competed at the Basehor-Lin- Saturday. Photo by Michael Powls scoring in the game but only Holton score three more bas- wood mid-season tourney. ______one made it to double figures. kets by Mulroy along with two In the tourney, Holton lost Senior Jacob Merkle scored 11. for Purcell and one by Prine. 66-46 to Raytown South and The Wildcats, who improved Both teams had seven rebounds also lost 47-27 to Washburn Ru- to 3-7 overall with the win, led apiece in the quarter. All stats ral and lost 62-47 to Barstow. the Cardinals 14-10 after the are unofficial. Eudora had 16 No boxscores have been first quarter and at one point led turnovers to 11 for the home turned in to The Recorder for Lady Cobras post tourney win 11-2. team. those tourney games. By Brian Sanders after Tuesday’s win over the 10 points to lead her team offen­ Employing a zone defense, Eudora was 6-5 overall on “We played hard in all three Jackson Heights High Lady Bears. sively. the Wildcats slowed down and Jan. 27 with wins over Louis- tournament games against very School’s Lady Cobra basketball The top-ranked Lady Cobras Scoring frustrated the visitors who en- burg, Marantha Christian Acad- good competition, but were team stretched its winning are looking to get their second- Jackson Heights 15-17-13-12 joyed a decided size advantage emy, Metro Academy, Tongan- not able to get over the hump,’’ streak to eight games with straight Hiawatha tournament 57 with two players listed at 6-5. oxie and Olathe Northwest. commented HHS head coach a commanding Hiawatha win after last year’s tournament Atchison 4-6-7-4 21 In the second quarter, the On Friday, the Wildcats will Connor Bechard. “The level I n v i t a t i o n a l victory marked the first time in Jackson Heights: Marlatt 3 Wildcats outrebounded the play at Chapman, another non- of competition was very high, Tournament- 28 years that the team emerged (1) 4-4 13, Dohl 3 (1) 1-2 10, taller Cards 5-1, mostly outhus- league opponent. On Tuesday, and we had moments of excel- opening 57-21 win on top. Thompson 3 3-4 9, Brey 3 1-3 tling them to loose balls, which Feb. 4, the Wildcats will host lence, but unfortunately, a small against Atchison The first half of Tuesday’s 7, White 1 4-6 6, Kennedy 2 0-0 helped prevent the visitors from Royal Valley. stretch of each game left us in last night. game saw the Lady Cobras 4, Roles 2 0-0 4, Hutfles 1 0-0 2, getting more than one shot at Two games postponed ear- a hole we were not able to dig The Lady taking off to a 32-10 lead from Olberding 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 (2) the basket a lot of the time. lier due to inclement weather ourselves out of.’’ Cobras, now at 6- which the Lady Redmen were 13-19 57. 1 in the Northeast unable to recover in the second Atchison: Harris 4 2-3 10, Kansas League half. The loss dropped Atchison Saunders 2 1-4 5, Berkhalter 1 and 8-1 overall, move on to the to an overall record of 2-8; the 0-0 2, Booker 1 0-0 2, Harris 1 tournament’s semifinal round team is 2-2 in the KCA League. 0-0 2. Totals 9 3-7 21. Lady Wildcats fighting through on Thursday against fourth- For the Lady Cobras, junior Hiawatha Invitational Tourna­ ranked Hiawatha, which beat Amaya Marlatt picked up 13 ment — Tuesday’s Scores fifth-ranked St. Marys 32-30 points to lead the scoring, Maranatha 48, Falls City tough part of BB schedule in the first round of play on followed by senior Kylie Dohl (Neb.) 40 By David Powls the difference. Overall, the Lady game, holding Benton under 40 Tuesday. The Lady Red Hawks with 10, each one notching a Marysville 52, Horton 38 From the always-tough Base- Wildcats are 5-5 this season/ points.’’ are currently 1-4 in the Big trey during the game. Atchison Jackson Heights 57, Atchison hor-Linwood mid-season tour- Holton 10-6-2-11—29. “The difference in the second Seven League and 4-4 overall senior Winny Harris picked up 21 nament to the No. 7 state-ranked Eudora 15-8-9-8—40. half was we did not capitalize girls basketball team in Kansas Holton – Danika Hickman on many scoring opportuni- Class 4A, Eudora, last night, the 4-0-0-0-8, Saydee Tanking 2-1- ties from the field and Benton Holton girls bas- 0-0-7, Macey Patch 5-0-4-4-14, did,’’ coach Haussler said. “We JH boys beat St. Marys, 43-37 ketball team has Taylor Moore 0-0-0-1-0. Totals learned more about ourselves By Brian Sanders Then, in the fourth quarter, Holliday 0 4-5 4, Wege 0 (1) 1- been playing a 11-1-4-5-29. and what we need to improve to An 18-point explosion in the the Cobras surged ahead with 4 4, Wareham 1 1-2 3. Totals 9 tough schedule. Eudora - R. Hiebert 2-0-2-2- be successful and will continue fourth quarter of last night’s “a little run,” Brown said, and (3) 16-31 43. It won’t get 6, Pierce 3-0-0-0-6, Schreiner to work on those things moving varsity basketball game against were able to hit a number of free Oskaloosa: Thayer 6 (1) 1-1 any easier on 3-3-0-2-15, Durr 3-0-1-2-7, forward.’’ St. Marys propelled the Jackson throws to keep the lead as time 16, Willits 1 (1) 0-1 5, Kreutzer Friday when the Ewy 0-0-2-2-2. Martin 1-0-2-2- The Lady Wildcats’ third Heights Cobra boys to a 43-37 expired. 2 0-0 4, Tarwater 1 2-4 4, Hamm Lady Wildcats 4. Totals 12-3-7-10-40. round tourney game was moved win and snapped a six-game Two Cobras scored in double 1 1-1 3, Perry 0 (1) 0-0 3, Sharp travel to Chap- --- from Saturday to Monday after- losing streak for the digits last night, with senior 0 2-2 2. Totals 11 (3) 6-9 37. man where the The Lady Wildcats lost to noon. Cobras. Joel Kennedy leading the way Lady Irish are the No. 9 state- St. Joe-Benton in the second Holton led 17-3 after the first Cobra Head on a 12-point total, followed ______ranked girls basketball team in round of the Basehor-Linwood quarter and 35-6 at halftime. Coach Chris Brown by junior Jason Bosley with 11, Kansas Class 4A. tourney. Junior Saydee Tanking Tanking’s 20 point led all scor- said last night’s including a trey. Junior Wyatt In the non-league game last paced Holton with 13-points. ers and was more than the entire win — which im­ Thayer led scoring for the Bears Jackson Heights High School’s night, Eudora led 15-10 after After trailing just 13-12 after Lady Cyclone team combined. proved the Cobras’ with 16 points, including one Cobra boys varsity basketball the first quarter with freshman the first quarter, St. Joe-Benton “Our girls came out with a record to 3-4 in the from beyond the three-point team took a tough loss to St. Lady Card Sawyer Schreiner scored 10 to Holton’s 5 to lead focus and commitment to out- Northeast Kansas arc. Mary’s Academy to wrap up getting 12 of her team-high 15 22-18 at halftime. work our opponent on Monday League and 3-7 overall — was Brown also cited the defensive play in the Nemaha Central points in the first quarter. In the second half, St. Joe- night and dominated the game “nice” but served as a reminder work of Kennedy, who “had a High School Thunder Classic Sophomore Macey Patch Benton held a 17-8 scoring from the first few minutes of that there is still room for big night” with three blocked tournament this past weekend. led Holton in scoring with 14 edge. the game,’’ coach Haussler sdid. improvement. shots and eight rebounds, and The 54-25 loss left Jackson points. “This game was moved from “We were very pleased with the “I hope our boys realize we Bosley, who “had his best Heights without a win in the The Eudora girls led 23-16 at Friday night to Saturday morn- contributions of several different need to play much better than rebounding night of the year” tournament. halfime – still within reach of ing at 11 a.m. due to weather players and the way in which we we did last night if we want to with 11 rebounds. “We got down early, and we the Lady Wildcats – but tacked on Friday,’’ said HHS head were able to create with our de- continue to have a chance to Up next for the Cobras is tried battling back in the second on nine more in the third quarter coach Kurt Haussler. “We got fense. Our offensive execution win,” Coach Brown said this a non-league game on Friday quarter,” Jackson Heights Head to just two for Holton. off to a good start. Both teams and ball movement was better morning of the win, which left against St. Marys, which Brown Coach Chris Brown said. “But The Lady Wildcats held an had a good flow in the first half in this game as well.’’ the Bears at 0-8 in the NEK described as “one of the top we just didn’t play consistently 11-10 scoring edge in the fourth and I thought we competed Continued to Page 7 League and 0-11 overall. teams in 3A.” enough to continue that in the quarter but could not make up hard throughout the entire ball- In the first three quarters of “We will have to keep the second half.” the game, the lead went back game low-scoring to give The Crusaders came out strong, and forth between the Cobras ourselves a chance,” Brown outscoring the Cobras 19-4 in and the Bears, who had a 7- said of Friday’s game. “We’ll be the first quarter, and the Cobras’ 6 edge at the end of the first working on protecting the ball efforts to close the gap in the quarter. The Cobras bounced and rebounding.” second frame were resisted, as back in the second, however, to Scoring SMA took a 27-15 lead into half­ grab a 16-15 halftime lead, then Jackson Heights 6-10-9-18 time. The Cobras were kept to a the Bears tied it up at 25 to end 43 single point in the third quarter the third quarter. Oskaloosa 7-8-10-12 37 and could not bounce back in the “It was a very sloppy, low- Jackson Heights: Kennedy final frame. scoring game,” Brown said of 5 2-6 12, Bosley 1 (1) 6-12 Continued to Page 7 the first three frames. 11, Thompson 2 (1) 2-2 9, S. Panther basketball teams split with Osage City on the road By Ali Holcomb The Panthers are now 11-1 Osage City won the first quar- The Royal Valley High overall this season and remain ter 19-3 and had a commanding School basketball teams split 7-1 in league play. Osage City is 35-8 lead at the half. games on the road last night now 5-7 overall. RV put up nine points in the against Osage RV: 17-25-13-16 – 71 third quarter, but Osage City City. Osage City: 10-10-11-11 – 42 answered with 19. In the final The RV boys Individual statistics quarter, Osage City outscored team won 71-42 RV: Canady 5-1-2-2-15, Wah- RV 8-1. against Osage wassuck 5-0-2-4-12, Thomas Osage City had nine three- City while the RV 2-1-2-2-9, Klotz 4-0-1-2-9, pointers during the game and girls team fell 62- Wamego 4-0-0-0-8, Miller 3-0- were 5-12 at the free throw line. 18. 0-1-6, Spoonhunter 3-0-0-2-6, The Panthers were also 5-12 at In the boys’ Neuner 1-0-0-0-2, Dressman the free throw line. game, RV had a 17-10 edge af- 1-0-0-1-2, Ruddy 0-0-0-0-1-0. Osage City improved to a 7- ter the first quarter that they ex- Totals 29-2-7-15-71. 5 record. The Lady Panthers are tended to 42-20 at the half. Osage City: Boss 4-1-0-0-11, now 3-9 overall and remain 3-5 The Panthers continued their Orender 1-2-1-2-9, Crawford in the Big Seven League. momentum in the second half 2-0-3-4-7, Brenner 2-0-1-3-5, Osage City: 19-16-19-8 – 62 outscoring the Indians 13-11 in Kirkpatric 1-0-2-3-4, Sage 1-0- RV: 3-5-9-1 – 18 the third quarter and 16-11 in 0-0-2, Lincoln 1-0-0-0-2,Schae- Individual statistics the fourth quarter. fer 0-0-0-2-0. Totals 13-3-7-14- Osage City: Serna 5-4-2-4-24, Ten different RV players 42. Sage 0-3-1-3-10, Kirkpatrick scored for the Panthers, who ---- 4-0-2-4-10, Devoll 0-2-0-0-6, Holton wrestler Andrew Williams, shown above in the middle, competed in were led by Brevin Canady with The Osage City girls basket- Hamblin 3-0-0-1-6, Kerns 2-0- the 220-pound weight class at the recent Sadowski tournament here. Williams 15 points and Nahcs Wahwas- ball team took a quick lead in 0-0-4, Davis 1-0-0-0-2. Totals went 1-2 in the tourney. Also shown above is referee Tracy Robbins, a local suck with 12 points. the first quarter and didn’t let up 15-9-5-12-62. resident, and a wrestler from Andover Central. Photo by Michael Powls RV was 7-15 at the free throw during their 62-18 victory over Continued to Page 7 line, and Osage City was 7-14. the Lady Panthers last night. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNSDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 7 ______Wetmore boys edged by Doniphan West, 36-35 By Brian Sanders Mustangs’ lead to two points. Wetmore High School’s boys The Cardinals’ valiant basketball team battled back offensive efforts continued into from a scoreless first quarter in the final frame, with McQueen Saturday’s Twin Valley League and Eric Bloom posting five Tournament consolation bracket points each, but the Mustangs game against Doniphan West were able to capitalize on sev­ but came up just short in a 36- eral trips to the free-throw line 35 loss. and staved off the Cardinals’ S a t u r d a y ’s comeback with a single-point tournament- win. ending loss put “We had a chance to win at the Cardinals the end, but we missed a good at 0-6 in the look at the basket,” Martin said. TVL and at 4-9 “Give Doniphan West credit overall as they — they deserved to win because prepare for their they simply played harder than next regularly- we did.” scheduled game McQueen led the scoring Royal Valley High School senior Abbigail Harding (seated, center) recently signed a letter of intent to play this Friday efforts for the Cards with 14 softball at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Shown in the photo above are, seated from against Valley Heights (4-1 points, including a pair of treys, left to right, Nate Forsyth, ECC head softball coach; Kevin Moten, stepfather; Harding; Brandy Harding, TVL, 8-5 overall), a team that followed by Bloom with 10. The mother; and Chris Robinson. Standing is Aubree Harsh. Not pictured are Harding’s father and stepmother, beat the Cardinals 59-36 in the Mustangs were led offensively Matthew and Shelley Harding. Photo courtesy of RVHS first round of TVL Tournament by Cooper Clark with 13 points play before going on to win the and Trent Spiker with nine. ______tournament with a 48-33 win The win put Doniphan West’s over Hanover on Saturday. TVL record at 1-6 and their “We went into the tournament overall record at 3-10. wanting to make a deep run,” Scoring Lady Cards beat Troy, 64-28, in tourney Wetmore Head Coach Mark Wetmore 0-10-13-12 35 Martin said of his team’s Doniphan West 7-11-7-11 36 The Valley Heights girls Clyde in overtime 61-52 for half and outscored Troy 19-9 in 2-0-0-0-4, Montgomery 0-0-0- tournament play. “We started Wetmore: McQueen 4 (2) 0-0 basketball team won the Twin fifth place. the third quarter and 6-4 in the 2-0. Totals 19-5-11-19-64. with Valley Heights and it was 14, Bloom 4 2-7 10, Wommack Valley League tournament last * Doniphan West defeated fourth quarter. Troy: Norris 2-1-0-0-7, Wil- a two-point game at halftime, 0 (2) 1-2 7, Hackler 1 0-0 2, Saturday after Blue Valley 69-56 for seventh Osterhaus led the team with liams 2-0-0-1-4, Euler 2-0-0-0- but in the second half we scored Shumaker 1 0-0 2, Henry 0 0-2 defeating Cen- place. 16 points followed by Alysssa 4, Fleek 2-0-0-0-4, Reel 1-0-0- only 11 points. Valley Heights 0. Totals 10 (4) 3-11 35. tralia 53-38. * Wetmore defeated Troy 64- Bloom with 15 points, includ- 0-2, Shellenberger 1-0-0-0-2, did a nice job of using their big Doniphan West: Clark 4 5-11 Other scores 28 in the consolation bracket. ing four three-pointers. Abbigail Engemann 1-0-0-0-2, Hill 1-0- guys and pounding us in the low 13, Spiker 4 1-4 9, Blevins 1 2-2 from the final * Linn defeated Axtell 38-36 Shumaker chipped in 10 points 0-0-2, Parks 0-0-1-2-1. Totals post.” 4, Franken 1 1-2 3, Leatherman t o u r n a m e n t in the other consolation brack- and Kenzie Strathman had 11 12-1-1-3-28. On Saturday, the Mustangs 0 (1) 0-0 3, Penny 0 2-3 2, games on Satur- et. points. The Lady Cardinals are now kept the Cardinals’ offense Johnson 0 1-4 1, Smith 0 1-2 1. day include: In the Wetmore Lady Car- Wetmore: 17-22-19-6 – 64 1-5 in league play and 5-8 silent in the first, low-scoring Totals 10 (1) 13-28 36. * Frankfort dinals’ consolation game, they Troy: 8-7-9-4 – 28 overall. They will host Valley quarter that saw Wetmore TVL Tournament defeated Wash- scored 17 points in the first Individual statistics Heights on Friday. limiting Doniphan West to Thursday’s Scores ington County quarter, including eight points Wetmore: Osterhaus 6-0-4-5- seven points. The Cards came to Valley Heights 47, Frankfort 48-40 for third place. from Reagan Osterhaus, and 16, Bloom 0-4-3-4-15, Strath- life in the second quarter, with 45 * Hanover defeated Clifton- kept Troy to eight points. man 5-0-1-2-11, Shumaker 2-1- Kael McQueen putting up five Hanover 71, Axtell 34 The Cardinals led 39-15 at the 3-6-10, Mock 4-0-0-0-8, Brown of Wetmore’s 10 points in the Clifton-Clyde 66, Blue Valley ST frame, but the Mustangs were 41 EE STU still able to maintain an 18-10 Washington County 53, E F lead going into the lockers at Centralia 41 R F halftime. Linn 43, Onaga 36 F ! “We couldnt hit a shot in the Saturday’s Scores ! first quarter, and we just played Valley Heights 48, Hanover The Holton Recorder, as always, really slow the first half,” Coach 33 (first-place game) Martin said. “I told the team that Frankfort 61, Axtell 47 (third- offers to publish the following Doniphan West would play hard place game) write-ups and photos for FREE! no matter what.” Washington County 41, The second half saw the Clifton-Clyde 25 (fifth-place Cardinal boys hitting the floor game) Engagement photo harder, with Kyle Wommack Blue Valley 50, Centralia 49 putting up a couple of treys (seventh-place game) and write-up and McQueen pitching in with Doniphan West 36, Wetmore a couple of buckets while 35 (consolation) the Cardinal defense held the Linn 52, Troy 45 Mustangs to seven, and at (consolation) Wedding photo the end of the third frame, the and write-up Cardinals had narrowed the n Holton girls BB Anniversary photo Continued from Page 6 and write-up (25, 50+ yrs.) “We still need to work on cutting down unforced turnovers and finishing plays in the pain,’’ the coach added. “I believe this team has the ability to improve in those areas and will make a focused effort to work in practice to make that happen. Card shower photo Holton 17-18-17-1—53. Ottawa 3-3-6-3—15. and write-up (age 80+) Holton – Bailey Flewelling 2-0-0-0-4, Faith Haussler 0-2-0-0- 6, Olivia Yingst 1-0-0-0-2, Taygen Altenburg 0-0-1-2-1, Danika Hickman 3-0-1-1-7, Kinleigh Rhodd 1-0-5-6-7, Tanking 3-4-2-4- 20, Paige Crouch 1-0-0-0-2, Macey Patch 1-0-0-0-2, Taylor Moore Club/organization news 1-0-0-0-2. Totals 13-6-9-13-53. Ottawa A. Evans 2-0-2—4-6, Hadl 1-0-1-1-3, K. Evans 1-0-1-4- 3, Heilbroan 0-0-2-2-2, Keebaugh 0-0-1-3-1. Totals 4-0-7-14-15. Holton sophomore Richard Leiker, shown above in the white No. 34 jersey, Holton 13-5-3-5—26. defends Eudora sophomore Tyler Foltz, No. 25 in the dark jersey, in last eve- St. Joe-Benton 12-10-8-9-39. ning’s junior varsity boys basketball game at the HHS gym. Also shown in the Holton – Haussler 0-1-0-0-3, Hickman 1-0-0-0-2, Rhodd 0-0-2- photo in the background at left is referee Zach Lancaster, a local resident. 364-3141 • 109 W. 4th St./PO Box 311 2-2, Tanking 0-4-1-2-13, Patch 1-0-2-4-4, Moore 0-0-2-4-2. Totals Photo by David Powls 2-5-7-12-26. [email protected] St. Joe-Benton – Smith 1-1-0-0-5, Cox 1-2-3-5-11, White 0-0-3------Holton, KS 66436 4-3, Anderson 2-1-2-6-9, Bailey 1-0-0-2, Walters 0—1-2-5-5, Bur- right 2-0-0-0-4. Totals 7-5-10-20-39. Go Chiefs! Beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl Sunday! n JH boys Continued from Page 6 Jason Bosley led the Cobras in scoring with eight points, followed by Joel Kennedy with seven. SMA’s D. Whitehead led the Crusaders with 17 points, followed by T. Gayner with 10. Scoring Jackson Heights 4-11-1-9 25 St. Mary’s Academy 19-8-15-12 54 Jackson Heights: Bosley 1 (1) 3- 8 8, Kennedy 2 3-4 7, Thompson 3 0-0 6, Wareham 0 (1) 0-0 3, S. Holliday 0 1-2 1. Totals 6 (2) 7- 14 25. St. Mary’s Academy: Whitehead 4 (3) 0-0 17, Gayner 3 4-4 10, Garno 2 3-6 7, Szemborski 3 0-1 6, Harpe 0 (1) 2-2 5, Vanwamel 1 3-8 5, Garland 1 1-1 3, Dorobek 0 1-4 1, Awerkamp 0 0-1 0. Totals 14 (4) 14-27 54. n RV BB

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111 Arizona Ave. Holton 785-364-5373 Members of Cub Scout Pack 64 are shown above receiving a $5,000 donation from Johnsonville Sausage of Holton Open 24/7! representative Dustin Aulbert (at right). The donation will be used for scout projects and field trips, it was reported. The scouts also enjoyed a pizza party that was provided by Giant Communications. Photo courtesy of Tyler Warner Offer good through Feb. 2, 2020 n RV B.O.E... n Kuglin... Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 In other business, the board: fee increases for next school Slay said that the focus of the Kuglin said that he intended * Approved consent items. year as presented by Davis. It day was “building specific.” to finish out the current school * Received a legislative up- was recommended to increase Some of the schools focused year and then step down, Friday, Feb. 7 date from Davis, who reported the ed tech class fee at RVMS on Kansas Education Systems but mainly because of health JHHS FFA the largest educational issue from $8 per quarter to $9 per Accreditation (KESA) goals reasons, Nov. 9, 2019, was his JHHS Library concerning RV so far is the sun- quarter ($18 per semester). and team-building activities. last day as a bus driver. HAY AUCTION set of the high-density at-risk A new fee for RVMS interme- At the high school, the teach- “I told them that it was Sold between Varsity weighting provision at the end diate art is also being proposed ers took the ACT assessment just getting me down and I of the school year. at a cost of $7.50 per semester. and took notes to help students just couldn’t do it anymore,” 87 Brome Girls & Boys games If the provision is not perma- Monique Litherland, RVHS with the test in the future. he said. “But I miss all the nently added to the school fi- teacher, has also requested in- * Met in executive session for sports, and I miss the kids.” For more info, call nance formula or extended, the creasing the culinary essentials five minutes to discuss non- Today, Kuglin invests a fair Bales 785-364-2195 or 364-2604. district could see a potential re- class fee from $20 to $25 per elected personnel. No action amount of time into antiques, duction of $82,242 in its general semester to cover the increasing was taken back in open ses- and some of the antique items fund budget next year. cost of food. sion. he’s worked on are for sale at * Was introduced to Randee * Heard an overview on the * Adjourned the meeting. 705 An­tiques in Holton. He Bontrager, a new first-grade state assessment schedule from Board member Boone Smith also tries to keep up with his Hoyt Rural Fire Dept. #3 teacher at the district. Noah Slay, director of curricu- was absent from the meeting. grandchildren’s ballgames, * Received preliminary en- lum and instruction. The assess- During the board’s last meet- many of which take him to rollment projections from ments, which include English, ing on Jan. 13, the board ap- McLouth. Davis. The school’s headcount science and math, will be held proved, after executive ses- But he also has a lot of PANCAKE FEED this year is 875 students, which in March and April. sion, administrator contract memories to cherish during includes 84 kindergarten stu- Forty-four RVHS juniors have extensions for the 2020-21 and his years as a bus driver. th dents. signed up to take the free ACT 2021-22 school year for Slay, “I’ve got a lot of stories. Saturday, Feb. 8 • 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Davis said he isn’t expecting being held Feb. 25 at RVHS and Justin Moore (RVES princi- I always said I should have th as large a class next year and is all other public schools through- pal), Heather Hundley (RVMS written a book,” Kuglin said Hoyt Fire Station • 202 E. 4 St. estimating that headcount fig- out the state, Slay said. principal), Joel Hesed (RVHS with a laugh. “Some of those ures will be closer to 866 stu- * Received an update from principal) and David Schooler kids are some of my best dents. Slay on the district teacher in- (RVHS assistant principal and friends now. It’s a different Pancakes * Approved proposed class service held on Jan. 20. athletic director). world, that’s for sure.” Biscuits & Gravy Free-Will Donation n Pick’Em Contest... n HOF... Scrambled Eggs News tip? Sausage Funds will be used Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 Coffee • Juice to purchase new There is a limit of one entry Special contest collection the Chamber office, York said. Call 364-3141 equipment per person at each business lo- boxes are available at each of The Chamber of­fice is located cation. More than one entry at the participating businesses, at 118 E. Fifth St. in Holton. a business will disqualify you along with some extra blank Early ticket sales are always in that business. No purchase is entry forms. en­couraged so that Chamber required to participate. Contest entries will be picked officials may get a good Entry forms can be found up at participating businesses estimate of attendance­ for the and submitted at Cecil K’s by Friday or Saturday. dinner, it was noted. Another Hometown Market, China In the contest’s first year, advantage for early ticket sales Restaurant, The Cockeyed Pig 2010, David Jackson won is that seating is limited because­ (formerly Off The Square Grill), the grand prize of a 32-inch of the event’s location. Dairy Queen, BeginAgains flat-screen TV. There was no The dinner, which in itself is Pawn & Gun, The Farmers State contest in 2011, but in the al­ways worth the ticket price, Bank, the New York Hair Affair, next seven years, the win- will in­clude a sunflow­er salad Jayhawk TV & Appliance, ners — Angela Strube (2012), with lemon honey vinaigrette­ Nelson’s Liquor & Tradin’ Jim Dodson (2013), Marriah dressing, beef bourguignon with Post, Holton Dental, Casey’s Tawzer (2014), Susie Jacobs pearl onions, steamed carrots General Store (both loca- (2015), Sam Swindale (2016), served over redskin smashed Valentine Gala tions), Giant Communications, Barbara Loveall (2017) and pota­toes and ba­con-wrapped Netawaka Family Fitness Jason Schuetz (2018) — also asparagus bundles, with peach Hosted by Friends of Banner Creek Reservoir Center, Prairie Band One won 32-inch flat-screen TVs. melba cake for dessert. Holton Stop, Pizza Hut, Advanced Last year, Tom and Evelyn Catering/Boomers’ Steakhouse Chiropractic Services, Holton McLaughlin of Muscotah won is providing the meal for this Family Dentistry, Medical a 40-inch flat-screen TV. year’s event. Saturday, February 8 Pharmacy, GNBank, Holton The winner of the con- To reserve tickets for the Tire & Service Inc., 7-Eleven, test will be announced in the Hall of Fame event, please call Social Hour: 6 p.m. • Dinner: 7 p.m. Lee’s Flower & Gifts, Walmart, Wednesday, Feb. 5, edition of the Chamber office at (785) Jhett’s Pizza and The Holton The Holton Recorder. Good 364-3963 or email chamber@ Recorder. luck! exploreholton.com The Station at Trails Cafe • Holton n County Commission... Get Your Tickets by Feb. 3rd at Continued from Page 1 The Jackson County or vicious. during business hours. www.trails-cafe.com Commissioners and Dr. Dan Dogs that are deemed too Banner Creek Animal Degenhardt of Banner Creek dangerous or vicious may be Hospital will attempt to Animal Hospital first signed boarded or sheltered off-site, adopt stray dogs out to the a six-month contract for the with the county reimburs- public. If any dog is deter- care of stray and abandoned ing the clinic for any off-site mined to not be adoptable, • Dinner catered by Trails Cafe dogs on Oct. 1, 2014, at a boarding costs and veterinary then Banner Creek Animal price for servces of $600 per expenses. Hospital will be allowed to month, or $7,200 per year. As part of the agreement, euthanize the dog, the con- • Beverley Brown Boutique fashion show The contract was renewed Dr. Degenhardt will continue tract states. on April 1, 2015, and has to provide the sheriff’s office Found dogs brought been renewed each year at a with a key to the clinic for to Banner Creek Animal • Cash Bar Available rate of $600 per month. after hour pick-ups and all Hospital are advertised in the Banner Creek Animal the paperwork affiliated with lost and found section of The Hospital staff recently re- those dogs will be completed Holton Recorder classifieds, quested an increase in the and turned in at a later time it was reported. LIVE AUCTION monthly rate from the coun- ty and presented some data by Holton auctioneer Dan Harris to the commission on the number of stay dogs they’ve housed. Featuring this diamond In those three years, 35 of pendant and earrings from the animals were euthana- Attention tized, it was reported. Diamonds By Design! It was also reported that the cost of food, labor, eutha- Subscribers! nasia solution and disposal Other items include: costs last year totaled $9,723 Holton Recorder for the animal hospital. One Dozen Roses from Lee’s Flower & Gifts According to the contract, BCAH staff members will When you subscribe to the Print Edition, you get One-Night Stay at Prairie Band Casino & Resort not pick up any stray dogs in the county and that it’s up to the Online Replica Edition for FREE! Two Tickets & Parking Passes to KU-Iowa State Basketball Game residents from the unincor- porated areas of the county All you have to do is send an email to And Many More! to bring the stray dogs to the [email protected] clinic during business hours only. asking for the online edition. All proceeds go toward the Friends of Banner Creek Reservoir building The clinic will also house In return, you will be given project multi-purpose building on the north side of Banner Creek Reservoir. stray dogs from the unincor- a username and password! porated areas of the county All donations are tax deductible through the Jackson County Community Foundation. picked up by sheriff’s office personnel, such as dogs run- ning at-large, abandoned or For questions or additional details, call Deb Dillner at (785) 250-4230 those considered dangerous HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 9 Nitrogen management Holton Senior Menus

focus of district school Reservations for Jack- Friday, Feb. 7, are as fol- son Countians 60 years and lows: By David G. Hallauer the time fertilizer is applied Monday, Feb. 3: Taco District Extension Agent, after harvest until the crop older and their spouses wish- Crops & Soils/Horticulture matures the following fall. ing to eat lunches under the soup, cottage cheese with Missouri Nitrogen Studies It’s why our annual Title III-C Nutrition program peppers and tomatoes, peach- Wayne Atchison County/Meadowlark may be made daily Monday es, pudding, muffin and torti- Flanary Extension District crops through Friday. lla chips. is a field school this year will focus on Reservations are to be made Tuesday, Feb. 4: Roast specialist in N management. We’ll attempt through the Jackson County beef, mashed potatoes, agronomy to answer the question about Senior Citizens Office on a cooked carrots, citrus fruit with The what we can expect from first come, first serve basis. salad, bread and margarine. University fall applied N versus spring Same day reservations will Wednesday, Feb. 5: of Missouri. applied versus in-season Chicken pot pie with biscuit For the past while applying the principals be accepted from 7 a.m. to 9 15 years, of 4R Nutrient Management: a.m. only if reservations are topping, spinach and pine- he’s worked Right Source + Right Rate + not filled the previous day. apple. in northwest Right Time + Right Place. Cancellations must be made Thursday, Feb. 6: Hams Missouri Watch next week for by 9:30 a.m. same day. and beans, broccoli and cau- doing work out of their information on this program Reservations and cancella- liflower salad, apricots, corn- Graves-Chapple experiment to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, tions may be made through bread and margarine. field. A summary of some of at the Knights of Columbus the Senior Citizens Office or Friday, Feb. 7: Tater tot that work in the area of corn Hall in Nortonville. For by calling (785) 364-3571. casserole, cauliflower blend, nitrogen use sheds a lot of details or if you want to Menus listed for the week fruit pie, bread and marga- light on the variability we see RSVP (requested), e-mail me rine and ice cream. with N applications. at [email protected] . of Monday, Feb. 3 through One study compared Landscape Design average corn yields over 15 It snowed again this week. years at varying nitrogen For folks itching for a little COUPON rates. The first 60 pounds of N sun or warmer temperatures, resulted in a 45-bushel yield it likely meant another day (or increase. The next 60 resulted three…) stuck indoors. $ $ in another 27 bushels. The Instead of fretting about third 60 (180-pound rate) the crummy weather, use Potter-Pechanec returned only another 13 the time to think over some Present Lunch helsie Rae Potter and groom. Groomsmen were Alex bushels. landscape design ideas. Not C In other words, there is a sure where to start? K-State’s This or Brandon Stephen Pechanec Potter, brother of the bride; Coupon! were united in marriage on Zachary Stejskal, Trevor point of decreasing returns Horticulture Department 10% OFF Dinner! North Topeka Restaurant with Family Focus! Aug. 17, 2019, at St. James Keller and Devon King, with nitrogen applications. offers a number of useful Catholic Church in Wetmore. friends of the couple. Hitting that point of landscaping publications 4731 N.W. Hunters Ridge Circle, Topeka Father Jaime Zarse officiated Flower girls were Lillian diminishing returns where with titles such as residential 785-730-3414 the ceremony. Pechanec, daughter of the that last unit of nitrogen still landscape design, naturalistic $ 11 a.m. to midnight Sun. through Tues. • 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wed. through Sat.$ The bride is the daughter of couple; and Leyna Meggison, pays is an important part of landscaping and even low- LeRoy and Debora Potter of niece of the bride. The ring making the corn budget work. maintenance landscaping. Wetmore. The groom is the son bearer was Colton Meggison, A second study showed the Downloads are free at http:// of James and Karen Pechanec nephew of the bride. effects of nitrogen rate on hnr.k-state.edu/extension/ of Timken. Candle lighters were Kelsey corn yields over a 15-year publications/landscaping. The bride’s grandparents are Webs and Allie Jackson, period. While most years html or upon request from a Richard and Shirley Watkins friends of the couple. showed similar responses to district extension office. A of Soldier. The groom’s Ushers were Matthew rates, weather factors made list of recommended plants is grandparents are Stephen Meggison, brother-in-law of other years quite variable. available at http://hnr.k-state. C. and Margaret Pechanec the bride; Kade Hagans and Variability differences were edu/extension/info-center/ of Timken and Marvin and Justus Bartonek, friends of the even greater degree with recommended-plants/index. Virginia Schneider of Rush couple. above average rainfall in html . Center. The bride is a 2013 graduate spring. Want more information on NOW OPEN IN HOLTON! Given in marriage by her of Wetmore High School and As one of the most important horticulture topics? The first HIGHWAY 75 & 6TH STREET • HOLTON, KS yield-inducing inputs to our of our quarterly horticulture father, the bride wore a slim a 2018 graduate of Washburn (FORMER LOCATION OF HOLTON FARM & HOME) tulle gown with delicate, University in Topeka with a corn crop and a large part workshops starts at 6 p.m. clear beading on embroidered bachelor of science degree of the production budget, Feb. 3 at the Delaware appliques with a long sheer in nursing. She is employed nitrogen management is often Township Library in Valley 785-364-2162 • www.tarwaters.com train with a scalloped hemline as a registered nurse at a focal point for growers from Falls. Workshops are free and over Chantilly lace. Her veil Meadowlark Hills Retirement open to the public. RSVP STORE HOURS: was trimmed in clear jewels, Community in Manhattan. by Jan. 31 to the Oskaloosa Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and she carried a bouquet of The groom is a 2012 PBP Senior Office of the Meadowlark white roses and miniature red graduate of Otis-Bison High Extension District at (785) Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Closed Sundays carnations. School, a 2014 graduate Menus 863-2212 or by e-mail me: Matron of honor was of Hutchinson Community [email protected]. Andrea Meggison, sister of College and a 2017 graduate Meals at the Prairie Band the bride. Bridesmaids were of Kansas State University in Potawatomi Elder Center are Dana Kramer, Alayna Noe, Manhattan with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture served from 11:30 a.m. to Taylor Fischer and Jordan 12:30 p.m., Monday through Hasenkamp, friends of the with a minor in agronomy. couple. They wore maroon He is employed by Corteva in Friday. The menu is subject the agricultural research and to change. Call The chiffon gowns and carried bouquets of white roses. development department in The center is open 7 a.m. to Best man was Bradley Wamego. The couple resides 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- Pechanec, brother of the in Manhattan. day. Enrolled tribal members Experts! age 50 and older may eat for Circleville Christian Church free. Non-member seniors or non-seniors will be charged a Appliances Automotive Construction/Excavating By Jeannie Arnold “It Is Well With My Soul” as fee for meals. Norma Baxter served as communion was served and greeter at the door for the “He Is Lord” as the offering Reservations are required if cowboy/traditional service at was received. you are in a large group. The Jayhawk TV RON KIRK’S Circleville Christian Church Luke Schreiber’s sermon center is located on K Road, on Jan. 26. David Allen gave was on the book of Psalms about one-half mile south of & Appliances Kyle Construction a welcome to the congregation bringing out six interest- 158th Road. For more infor- and introduced Luke Schreiber, ing points: 1. Psalms is most mation about the program, New Construction; Remodeling; Kitchens; who gave the opening prayer. quoted by Jesus. 2. Psalms has call (785) 966-8091. We sell the best Music was provided by the been in use for likely 3,000 Menus listed for the week and service the rest! Baths; Painting; Tile work; Electric; Plumbing; praise team of Johnny Lynch, years. 3. Psalms is a hymn Auto Glass of Monday, Feb. 3 through Chief Frame Machine Decks; Doors & Windows; Landscaping David Allen, Max Lierz, book of sorts. 4. Psalms mir- Friday, Feb. 7 are as follows: Garrett Will, Paul and Sue rors themes found in the first FREE Computerized Estimates Davault and Kay Hallauer as five books of the Bible. 5. Monday, Feb. 3: Beef stro- they opened the service by Psalms is Hebrew poetry but ganoff, green beans, roll and Complete Auto Body & Painting FREE ESTIMATES/Insured singing “I Saw The Light” and doesn’t have to rhyme. 6. fruit. 501 Vermont • Holton, KS • 364-2931 1-785-364-3606 • Holton, KS “Since Jesus Came Into My Psalms teaches us how to re- Tuesday, Feb. 4: Chicken Heart.” spond to God. bacon ranch pizza, Italian 435 New York “I Must Tell Jesus” was Luke focused on Psalm 16 veggies and fruit yogurt. OPEN SUNDAYS Holton, KS 66436 LaVerne Clark Construction the prayer hymn as David for Sunday’s message, tell- Wednesday, Feb. 5: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Allen gave the prayer ing us to keep our eyes on the Smothered porkchop, (785) 364-2241 - Soil Conservation Contractor - for concerns and praises. Lord, remember He is always Any and all types of dirt work. mashed potatoes, broccoli [email protected] Open Seven Days A Week Ron Parrett used text from John beside us and don’t be shaken grande, roll and fruit. (785) 640-2222 13:5 as he gave the commu- in your faith. No matter what Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (785) 231-8942 nion meditation. Communion we encounter in life, God is Thursday, Feb. 6: Beef Bruce Shaw servers were Donald Askren, with us. The service closed by vegetable soup, ham and Owner cheese sandwich, cinnamon Holton Auto Parts Allan Simmons, John Ray and singing “I’ll Fly Away.” 410 Penn., Holton, KS Chris roll and fruit. Justin Moore. (East side of Square) Gross The prayer for the offering Friday, Feb. 7: Blackened was given by Paul Davault. News tip? Construction salmon, mango salsa, rice pi- Attorney Farm and Residential Buildings Kay Hallauer provided the laf asparagus and fruit. 364-3136 Barn Maintenance and Restoration lovely piano music by playing Call 364-3141 Chris Gross, Owner 12423 Memory Lane Christopher T. Etzel (785) 364-5600 Holton, KS 66436 Public Notice General Practice Attorney At Law Electrical Specializing in juvenile criminal, traffic, will and probate law (First published in The Holton Kansas, the undersigned ACCORDING TO THE RE- 301 Leonard, P.O. Box 23 Montgomery Electric Haug Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Sheriff of Jackson County, CORDED PLAT THEREOF, Onaga, KS 66521 • Breaker Box Upgrades • Residential Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020.) 785-889-4192 • Fax 785-889-4181 or Commercial • New Construction Construction Kansas, will offer for sale commonly known as 901 • Service Calls • Electrical Maintenance at public auction and sell to Pennsylvania Ave, Holton, 15+ Years Experience! IN THE DISTRICT COURT Inc. the highest bidder for cash KS 66436 (the “Property”) 17250 214th Rd. OF JACKSON COUNTY, in hand, at the Front Door Belveal Law Office, Inc. Locally owned • 785-215-2829 • Basement KANSAS of the Courthouse at Holton, to satisfy the judgment in CIVIL DEPARTMENT Jackson County, Kansas, on the above-entitled case. The Jason Belveal Excavation February 24, 2020, at 9:00 sale is to be made without Attorney-at-Law • Dump Truck Service Family Law • Divorce • Traffic Computers Lakeview Loan AM, the following real estate: appraisement and subject Child Support • Criminal Defense • Pond Work Servicing, LLC to the redemption period as COMMENCING 60 FEET provided by law, and further Computer Service • Waterline & Plaintiff, NORTH OF THE NORTH- subject to the approval of the Alexandria Belveal “We make Service calls” Sewer Installation EAST CORNER OF LOT Court. For more information, Attorney-at-Law Wills • Trusts • Probate The Computer Doctors • Sewer Cam vs. 111 ON PENNSYLVANIA visit www.Southlaw.com 364-9300 • 907 W. 4th St., Holton AVENUE IN THE CITY Adoption • Criminal Law • Fill Sand, Rock, 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - noon Matthew J. Schuh, et al. OF HOLTON, JACK- Tim Morse, Sheriff Email: [email protected] SON COUNTY, KANSAS; Jackson County, Kansas Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 Black Dirt, Clay, Defendants. THENCE NORTH 60 FEET, Road Rock Hauled THENCE WEST 187 FEET, Prepared By: Case No. 2019-CV-000057 THENCE SOUTH 60 FEET, SouthLaw, P.C. Plumbing Masonry Court Number: THENCE EAST 187 FEET Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 364-3375 Pursuant to K.S.A. TO THE PLACE OF BE- 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Chapter 60 GINNING, BEING A PART Wichita, KS 67202 Steve & John Haug OF THE SOUTHWEST OF (316) 684-7733 Bell Plumbing, Inc. 13136 222nd Rd., NOTICE OF SALE THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Plumbing & Water Conditioning New Construction & Repairs Holton, KS 66436 SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 7 Attorneys for Plaintiff Trent Andler Under and by virtue of an SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST (223889) 785-383-1882 364-4434 [email protected] Order of Sale issued to me OF THE 6TH P.M. JACK- Holton, Kansas www.CapitolViewMasonry.com 785-364-3141 by the Clerk of the District SON COUNTY, KANSAS, WL8t3 Court of Jackson County, HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 10 Atchison County fall honor rolls announced The following students have Speer, Avery Sutley, Payton Teel. been named to the honor roll for 7th Grade: Brandon Albright, the first semester of the 2019- Caden Behrnes, Rose Depoy, 2020 school year at Atchison Anna Falk, Stephan Feek, Noah County Community Junior/Senior Medeiros, Nathaniel Oom, Evan High School. Sinclair, Kori Wagner, Leah All A’s Honor Roll Wilson, Danica Worley. GPA 4.0 Tiger Honor Roll 12th Grade: Victoria Caplinger, GPA 3.499-3.0 Dekoda Clem, Sarah Kimmi, 12th Grade: Jimmy Bown, Jayden McNerny, Graci Postma, Brayden Brull, Jocelyn Campbell, Tucker Smith, Kayla Vanderpool. Noah Gregory, Evan Hamilton, 11th Grade: Hailey Rush, Skyla Trystin Myers, Thomas North, Stanley, Rebecca Statler. Erik Razo, Baylee Snyder, Chloe 10th Grade: Maci Behrnes, Warren. Landon Brown, Kieran Courter, 11th Grade: Jodi Banks, Alexis Ashtyn Jolly, Caleb Miller, Beech, Tanner Brull,, Madison Allyson Peterson, Liliane Smith, Burnett, Tanner Buttron, Emilee Josi Young. Falk, Tannah Forbes, Hannah 9th Grade: Kreyton Baurle, Lawrence, Marley McManus, Elaina Pantle, Emili Postma. Charles Miller. 7th Grade: McKinzee Bauerle, 10th Grade: Austin Acheson, Rebekah Caplinger, Abrie Handke, Allison Bilderback, Alieta Cluck, Avery Handke, Brylyn Jolly, Ryan Keith, Audrey Kimmi, Gracie Kimmi, Carmen LaHue, Wyatt Kramer, Aaron Ricketts, Easton Schletzbaum, Mackenzie Heavenly Rowley, Mason Scholz, Trinity Williams. Scholz, Bailey Springstead, Trace Principal’s Honor Roll Swendson. GPA 3.99-3.5 9th Grade: Sara Bergam, 12th Grade: Caleb Barnes, Timothy Bowen, Ty Crossland, Kylia Billings, Cheyenne Brown, Dalton Damon, Haeden Forbes, Mark McKenzie (left) and Gary Sawyer of Sawyer Custom Builders have been working on renovating a second- Wyatt Fassnacht, Anna Hall, Tucker Goodman, Keaton story space in the Edward F. Jones building for Colette Carson, who recently told The Recorder that the space above Marcus Hetherington, Drucilla Henning, Rylee Jennings, Chloe Fifth Street Sandwich Shoppe and the former Hot Spot had not had a tenant since the early 1960s. A tenant has been Longbrake, Ian Postma, Shelby Lee, Cameron Lindstrom, Dylan found for the space, which is expected to be ready for occupation this summer, Carson said. Photo by Brian Sanders Scholz, Colton Scholz. Mullins, Coltin Myers, Rebecca 11th Grade: Trenton Beagle, Palmer, Ashton Powell, Logan Madison Gill, Mason Hawk, Rose, Benjamin Rush, Kailea Meagan Pitts, Alica Weaver, Sandlin, Emme Smith, Bradly Bailey Wilson. Stanley, Rena Vessar, Matthew Winter a good time to plan for spring garden 10th Grade: Autumn Gann, Worley. Lauren Hall, Keegan Lott, Lane 8th Grade: Carley Bilderback, By Cindy Williams What freezer space do you ment? Now is the time to get ence education­ in college? Sign Mullins, Kassandra Reynolds. Malorie Bosch, Danielle Chew, Meadowlark Extension have? Be sure to use up last your dial gauge tested. Contact up now for a free, hands-on 9th Grade: Macey Baker, Jordan Payten Eagle, Megan Larson, District Agent year’s stash to make room for your local Extension office for Feeding Your Future Discover Caplinger, Melany Donaldson, Dezirae Minton, Nadia Noor, FACS the new batch. Clean the freezer testing. Testing can be done in Day (www.morningagclips.com/­ Bailey Elias, Korin Kimmi, Brodie Carter Page, Maelynn Smith, W inter to remove stray food and spills all three of the Meadowlark­ Ex- feeding-your-future-discovery- McAlexander, Natalie Navinskey, Ellie Speer, Josie Sutley, Carter is here, but from broken packages. To freeze tension District offices — Oska- day-at-ksu/) to learn about dif- Natalie Nitz, Jenna Pitts, Ethan Swendson, Jeston Vessar, Vincent Ramirez, Addison Schletzbaum, Webb, Emilee Webster. many people food, follow freezing guidelines­ loosa, Holton or Seneca. There ferent areas of grain science in- th are plan- at www.rrc.k-state.edu/preser­ is no charge for this service. The cluding baking, feed and milling Piper Schuh, Conner Simmers, 7 Grade: Ty Besette, Kannon ning now for vation/freezing.html for each canner brands we can test in- science. Aleah Wallisch. Crossland, Triston Hewitt, Tyson 8th Grade: Rachel Bergman, Hewitt, Margaret Larrison, Ethan gardening. food and use bags or plastic con- clude National, Presto, Maid of This event will be held Satur- Lauren Courter, Natalie Peterson, Schaumburg, Devyn While you tainers designated for freezing to Honor and Magic Seal. day, Feb. 8 on the K-State cam- Donaldson, Taylor Keimig, Emma Smith, Naomi Tindle, Haleigh study garden maintain best food quality. Inspect the canner for any pus. Cur­rent students will lead Lanter, Hannah Simmers, Emma Trichel. catalogs or Do you like to can your pro- wear and get parts replaced. you through the program with Web sites, duce? If so, get up to date on cur- Sources for replacement parts the help of faculty and staff. Ex- don’t forget rent recipes and guidelines. For can be found at www.rrc,k-state. plore labs and milling facilities to plan how best safe­ty and quality, follow edu/preservation/canning.html and compete in a judging com- you will pre- tested recipes at www.rrc.k-state. Learn more about food petition. Register now at kstate. serve the produce this summer. edu/preservation/recipes.html. preserva­tion at www.rrc.k-state. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0x­ Your edible garden can be pre- Using older recipes and methods edu/preservation/index.html­ CmUfo1jenP served in many ways including can lead to spoiled food, food Feeding Our Future Contact Brenda Heptig for canning, freezing, dehydrating waste and foodborne illness. Do you know a high school more information at bheptig@ and pickling. Have you checked your equip­ stu­dent interested in grain sci- ksu.edu or call (785) 532-4051. Immanuel Lutheran Church

By Esther L. Ideker family of Naphtali was given a epiphany and His great light and gation. Following the benedic- On the third Sunday after large parcel of land that occupied sets us free. tion, the ser­vice closed with the Epiphany worship service at the entire western side of the sea And then He says, “Follow sixth and seventh­ verses of “Let Im­manuel Lutheran Church on and marked the northern­ border me.” It’s a gracious invitation All Together Praise Our God.” Sunday, Jan. 26, the service be- of Israel. that is not based on the goodness Serving Sunday were elder and gan with the baptism of Dakota There comes a time in Israel’s or worthiness of the one who is acolyte Travis Amon, organist Douglas Klahr, son of Doug and his­tory when the King of Israel called, but solely on the basis of Joyce Peterson and on the altar Trish Klahr. Owen Jacobsen sang was so weak and corrupt that His unconditional love for sin- committee, Heather Amon and the baptismal hymn, “Make This foreign nations began to take ad- ners who live in the gloom of Inga Klahr. Your Child,” accompanied­ by vantage. The Assyrians­ invaded captivity and cannot free them- A reception for Dakota Klahr Marcia Coufal. Trevor Klahr and from the north, took some of the selves from the deep darkness. and family was held after the ser- Christian Orness were Dakota’s territory, deported the Israelites­ Jesus was brought into contempt, vice. Family and friends attend- sponsors. and raised the Assyrian flag. That suffered and died and rose again ing the service­ were grandparents Pastor Michael Van Velzer territory was the land of Zebulun­ for our redemption. Owen and Barb Klahr and Jean con­ducted the baptismal service and the land of Naphtali. It was a In the prayers of the church, and Ivan Mc­Corming of Swan, with lighted baptismal candle, dark and gloomy time. peti­tions were for the light of Iowa, Inga Klahr and Trevor readings and prayers. This is the political situation Christ to continue to shine among Klahr, Christian Orness of Ames, The congregation read Psalm 27 of the day that Isaiah has in mind us through the joyful preaching Iowa, Corey and Wendy Horalek responsively. Elder Travis Amon when he prophesies the coming of the gospel, and that His light of Kansas City and Dennis and read the Old Testament lesson of a savior: “The people who may shine where the darkness of Eunice Klahr of Holton. from Isaiah 9:1-4 and the epistle walked in darkness have seen a unbelief still holds people cap- Installation of officers will be lesson from 1 Corinthians 1:1- great light; those who dwelt in the tive to sin; that the Lord may a part of next Sunday’s service at 2a, 96:8. Pas­tor Van Velzer read land of deep darkness, on them a prosper the work of supplying Im­manuel Lutheran Church. the Holy Gospel from Matthew light shined.” The deliverance­ of faithful pastors and church work- 4:12-25. The sermon hymn was the people of Zebulun and Naph- ers; that the nations may enjoy the fourth and fifth verses of “Let tali will come from a “child” who peace, that they may know the All Together Praise Our God.” is the Son, not of Jacob, but of gift of good and faithful leaders In 2 Kings 15, you read the God. in our land; that justice may be story of Jacob, who had 12 sons Six hundred years after Isaiah’s served in every place; and for known as the “12 tribes of Ja- prophecy, Matthew announces comfort and peace for the sick in cob.” When Israel crosses the its fulfillment as Jesus Christ their afflictions and the grieving­ Jordan River into the promised and begins his public ministry that they may know His presence land, each of the sons and their summarizing the message that and be sustained in every trial. families drew out a number that Jesus preached, saying, “Repent, The congregation joined in The determined which territory would for the kingdom of heaven is at Lord’s Prayer. be theirs. The family of Zebulun hand.” This is the same message The offering ushers were To- was given a small parcel of land that John the Baptist was preach- pher Dohl and Travis Amon. The just off the Sea of Galilee. The ing. He comes with His great offerto­ry was sung by the congre- Public Notice

(First published in The Holton attached thereto be admitted in, judgment and decree will Recorder, Holton, Kan., on to probate and record as the be entered in due course Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.) Last Will and Testament of upon said Petition. the decedent and that Letters IN THE DISTRICT Testamentary under the All creditors are notified to COURT OF JACKSON Kansas Simplified Estates exhibit their demands against COUNTY, KANSAS Act be issued to Rex R. Hill, II the Estate within the latter of Petition Pursuant to and Lorri A. Trimble. You are four months from the date K.S.A. Chapter 59 further advised under the of first publication of notice provisions of the Kansas under K.S.A. 59-2236 and In the Matter of the Simplified Estates Act the amendments thereto, or if Estate of Court need not supervise the identity of the creditor is Sondra June Hill, administration of the Estate, known or reasonably ascer- Deceased and no notice of any action tainable, 30 days after actual of the Co-Executors or other notice was given as provided Case 2020-PR-1 proceedings in the adminis- by law, and if their demands tration will be given, except are not thus exhibited, they NOTICE OF HEARING AND for notice of final settlement shall be forever barred. NOTICE TO of decedent’s estate. CREDITORS Rex R. Hill, II, You are further advised Petitioner THE STATE OF KANSAS if written objections to sim- Lorri A. Trimble, TO ALL PERSONS plified administration are Petitioner CONCERNED: filed with the Court, the Court may order that supervised Submitted and You are hereby notified that administration ensue. Approved by: on the 9th day of January, Dennis A. White, #12108 2020, a Petition was filed You are hereby required White Law Office in said Court by Rex Hill to file your written defenses 120 West 5th Street, a/k/a Rex R. Hill, II and thereto on or before February P.O. Box 445 Lorri A. Trimble, named Co- 11, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. of said Holton, Kansas 66436 Executors under the Last Will day, in said Court, in the City 785-364-3971 and Testament of Sondra of Holton, in Jackson County, Attorney for Petitioners June Hill, deceased, pray- Kansas, at which time and ing the written instrument place said cause will be WL4t3 dated March 27, 2019, and heard. Should you fail there- HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2020, PAGE 11 SUPER FOOTBALL PICK’EM CONTEST Predict the outcome of the Super Bowl on the entry form at left. Stop in, and while you shop, deposit your entry at any one of the participating area businesses listed below. No purchase necessary. Businesses all have extra blanks. Everyone is eligible. You can deposit a different prediction once in each of Prize - 40” the participating businesses. (More than one entry disqualifies you in that business.) The winner will be announced in The Holton Recorder on Wednesday, Feb. 5. SMART TV Super Football Pick’em 2020 Prize: 40” Smart TV I predict the final score will be: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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By Shirley Stauffer After two weeks of no church lowed by prayer. ser­vices because of the weather, Discussion was held about it was so nice to be together on when to reschedule the board Wetmore High School’s King and Queen of Courts can- the third Sunday after Epiphany, meeting that had been planned didates are, front row, Kevin Shumaker (left) and Lane Jan. 26, at Mayetta Methodist for this date — the new date Holton veterinarian Tim Parks, formerly of Heartland Strathman; middle row, Emily McGrath (left) and Michael Church. Because the furnace was tentatively set for Feb. 23. Veterinary Clinic, represented Merck Animal Health as Hemenway; back row, Mason Gibson (left) and Lindsey was not working, church mem- Joys expressed included the the featured speaker at the Jackson County Livestock Barnett. A king and queen will be crowned at halftime of bers met in the kitchen where re­covery of Pastor Howard’s Association’s 35th-annual Livestock Expo, held this past the Wetmore High School boys’ varsity basketball game it was nice and cozy. Pastor daughter after her round with Saturday at the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex. against Washington County on Friday, Feb. 7. Howard opened the service with cancer. Other joys were the Photo courtesy of Bryce Barnett Photo courtesy of Wetmore High School a reading from Psalm 112, fol- continued recovery for Sharon Gabriel and Dale Renfro af­ ter some rounds of sickness. Buck’s Grove United Methodist Church The call to worship came from Psalm 50. Hymns sung were “Blessed Assurance,” “Only By Donna Ashcraft come together to support each we see a coworker, classmate, Trust Him” and “Softly And The sidewalks and steps other in the love of Christ and or neighbor who seems to have Tenderly, Je­sus Is Calling.” The cleared of snow and ice wel- to see His salvation. It is never no one to talk to and who is special was “Amazing Grace.” comed safe entry for friends too late. longing for someone to hear his Karen read the Living Word in fellowship who gathered to- Pastor Charlotte based her or her story and offer support. of God from Psalm 89:7 and gether to praise our Sovereign message upon the scripture God calls us to see those who Pastor Howard shared the Word God on this third Sunday af- from Matthew 4:12-23 and are hungry or without shelter, of God from Matthew 4:12-23, ter Epiphany, Jan. 26, 2020 at titled her message “God’s Call- who lack decent clothing, or followed by the sermon, “Jesus Buck’s Grove United Method- ing.’’ who are oppressed and with- Came Preaching.” We stood and ist Church. In the scripture from Mat- out a voice. We can answer. had prayer with the circle of “Morning Has Broken’’ rang thew 4, Jesus approaches An- We can recognize those who friendship. out as Mary Ringel carried in drew and Simon Peter, who are in need as fellow children The birthday song was sung the Light of Christ. “My Jesus I were fishing. Jesus command- of God and respond in action to Kathleen Fox, Cordell Neely Love Thee’’ served as the Call ed them to, “Come, follow me — from unloading produce at a and Pat Armstrong’s son. to Worship. Denny and Donna and I will make you fishers of food pantry; tagging items for Bud and Shirley Stauffer went Ashcraft provided the recorded men.’’ our clothing closet; all working to Eudora on Saturday, Jan. 25 music. Then He issues the same invi- for real changes in systems that to visit their newest great-grand- Other hymns during the ser- tation to the two brothers down have failed. God is calling . . . daughter, Olivia, and her parents vice included “Jesus Calls Us’’ the shore, James and John. Don Boling and LeRoy Rie- and brother. Bryan and Cindy and “Marching To Zion.’’ If Jesus stood before us to- schick served as ushers; the of- Stauffer, Stan­wood, Wash., were Pastor Charlotte Milroy led day and asked us, “Come, fol- fertory prayer was recited, and also visitors. the opening prayer: Shine on low me,’’ what would we do? the service closed with “Blest Never lose hope. Just when us today, gracious God, for we What would we say? Human Be The Tie That Binds’’ as you think it’s over, God sends a need the light and salvation you nature suggests we would im- Mary Ringel carried the Light miracle. offer. Come to each one gath- mediately ask where are we go- of Christ out. ered here and to all who are ing and what are we doing? May the God who gives us part of this community of faith. Throughout the Bible, God peace make you holy in every Come to our city, our nation, has stepped into lives and called way and keep your whole be- our world, to still the quarrels people, changing the direction ing, spirit, soul and body free and dissolve the enmity among of lives. God called Abraham from every fault at the coming us. Come with good news of and Sarah to leave their home, of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 health and wholeness for ev- family, identity and journey Thess. 5:23) eryone. Do not cast us off, do into an unfamiliar land. Bible study followed the ser- not forsake us, O God of our God called Rahab to shelter vice as we explored the letter salvation. Amen. spies sent into Jericho. God from Paul in 1 Cor. 1-4. Scripture from Isaiah 9:1-4 called Samuel, three times, as a and 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 was boy, to be His servant, and who read by liturgist Donna Ash- would later anoint Israel’s first craft and Pastor Charlotte led king. Submit photos the Psalter from Psalm 27:1-9. He called prophets. God Denny Ashcraft shared a called Mary. And, God called for publication special he discovered on so- fisherman from their nets to fol- cial media that reminds us that low Jesus. God calls ordinary Submitted photos are accept- no matter our sins, we should people. Rahab was a prostitute. ed for community news items never be afraid to go to church. Andrew and Simon Peter were and social news in The Record- None of us who sit in the pews simple fishermen. er. A fee is charged for photos at church are free from sin. God issued the call this used with birth announcements None of us who do not attend morning from a warm cozy and obituaries, and when a sec- church are free from sins. bed on a damp chilled morning ond photo is requested for use Our sins, though the sins into a time of worship, prayer with an anniversary notice; call themselves may be different, and study with a community of us at (785) 364-3141 or e-mail are what we have in common, faith. [email protected] and as a church family, we God calls us every day, when for more information.