@HoltonRecorder SAVINGS IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Follow us on twitter! When you TODAY Chamber Hall of subscribe , you Fame tickets are save nearly Our special still available! For more info, see 50% o the Fall Fix-Up the ad on page 12. newsstand price! MONDAY section INSIDE inside! Winter sports team photo SALUTE COMING WEDNESDAY SUBSCRIBE TODAY! section inside! WETMORE, THE HOLTON INSIDE The special When you subscribe, Hometown of Results from Christmas you save nearly 50% o greetings and the newsstand price! Diane regional Letters to Keeler tournaments! Santa section! Holton Recorder subcriber INSIDE for 21 years. See pages 6 & 7. INSIDE RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 149 years Area Easter Play Volume 149, Issue 41 HOLTON, KANSAS • Monday, May 23, 2016 12 Pages $1.00 Important inserts in Football today’s edition! Today is the church Pick’em Hospital *Menards first day of fall! services set. See page 12. Glory Days activities *Ron’s IGA See pages 8 & 9. to host *Furniture Mall of hanks Kansas y T gi set for this weekend p vi Health Fair WEDNESDAY p n By Brian Sanders annual fund-raising­ hamburger­ feed participate in the annual Glory Days By Ali Holcomb a g Every Memorial Day week­end, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday on the Antique and Hot Rod Car Show, Holton Community Hospital will H ! high school alumni from Holton and Jackson County Courtyard. The Li­ where vehicles of various shapes, be hosting a health fair on Saturday, Jackson the surrounding area get together­ for ons will sell bur­gers, chips and soda sizes, makes, models and years will May 28, during Glory Days around s Elect their annual celebration of their “glo­ for $5 a plate. Starting at 5:30 p.m., take over Fifth Street (the north side the Holton Square. MARCH MADNESS County 4-H y i ion ry days” — and all of northeastern Gary Bell and Friends will provide a of the Square). Prizes will be given The event includes a 5K run, a a Kan­sas is invited to join in the fun. free concert at the courtyard gazebo, to the best vehicles­ in various cat­ sd D bike rodeo and several “stations” e a The annual Glory Days cele­bra­ and those attending are encouraged egories starting at 1:30 p.m.. around the Square with a variety of NCAA men’s Fair parade u y tion is set to take over Holton’s Town to bring lawn chairs. There’s also the alumni parade, activities for adults and children. T ! Square with craft and food displays, On Saturday morning, Glory Days which begins at 11 a.m. around Hol­ The 5K run and one-mile walk set for 6! classic and antique vehicles and an activities on the Square start with ton’s Town Square and is once again will begin at 8 a.m. from Kellerman tournament alumni parade. The event has also craft and food booths on the Court­ open to all celebrating classes from Real Estate on the southeast side of been expanded­ this year to include a yard, where Beth McManigal of the any Jackson County school, past the Holton Square. Registration is at bracket on Holton Community Hospital Health Holton/Jackson County Chamber and present, whether it’s Holton, 7:30 a.m. and is $25 per person. Pro­ Fair (see related article) and will of Commerce said more than 30 Royal Valley or Jackson Heights, or ceeds from the event will benefit the page 12! culminate­ with the annual alumni vendors will offer a wide variety of now-defunct schools in the county’s HCH Auxiliary. ban­quet and “after-party,” it was re­ items for sale. Vendors are expected smaller towns. The parade will line From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., people ported. to be active between 8:30 a.m. and 3 up at the HHS east parking lot at are encouraged to visit health fair Glory Days activities will kick off p.m., it was reported.­ 10:30 a.m. that day. stations set up on each side of the the Memorial Day and alumni week­ Car, truck and motorcycle enthu­ Square. The stations include: end with the Holton Lions Club’s siasts are also invited to the Square to Continued to Page 12 South Side * A welcome center at Home Health & Hospice, 129 W. Fourth St. Veterans groups announce * Diane’s Relaxation Station, lo­ cated just south of Kellerman Real Estate. Adults will be able to dip their hands in paraffin wax and participate Memorial Day schedules in “Strong Man” and “Strong Wom­ en” contests, which will be measured by grip strength. A balance obstacle Veterans’ groups from Holton posts will also hold a joint service at cemetery’s­ Avenue of Flags, where course will also be held for children and Mayetta have announced their 11 a.m. that day in Holton Cemetery, the flags will remain in place until at this stop. schedules for visiting Jackson Coun­ then close their tours with a joint the afternoon of Memorial Day. East Side ty’s cemeteries on Memorial Day ceremony at 11:45 a.m. at Holton’s On Memorial Day, VFW Post * Josh’s Body Shop at Complete 2016 to salute the county’s fallen Linscott Park and an 11:55 a.m. cer­ 1367 will leave from the Veterans Chiropractic Care, 412 Pennsylvania military men and women. emony at the Fallen Soldier Memo­ Club in Holton to begin its ceme­ Ave. A blood drive will be held here, Holton VFW Post 1367 and rial on the southeast corner of Hol­ tery tour at 7 a.m. with their first cer­ as well as a kids’ coloring contest. American Legion Post 44 will make ton’s Town Square, it was reported. emony set for 7:10 a.m. at the Mount The contest includes four age divi­ the rounds on Monday, May 30, as Weekend activities honoring fall­ Calvary Catholic Cemetery. That Holton High School graduate Anne Bowser (left) received her high school diploma and a kiss from her father, former Holton sions and winners will receive $10. will the recently-created Mayetta en military personnel will begin at 8 will be followed by stops at Olive North Side VFW Post 423, to honor those in a.m. Saturday, May 28 with a flag- Hill Cemetery at 7:50 a.m., Buck’s USD 336 Board of Education member Steve Bowser, during Sat- urday evening’s commencement exercises for the HHS Class of *Colberg’s Pit Stop is in the back America’s armed forces who were rais­ing ceremony near the old can­ Grove Cemetery at 8:25 a.m., Sol­ room of Dick Lake’s Law Office, 110 killed in the line of duty. The pub­ non at the southwest corner of the dier Cemetery at 9 a.m. and Circlev­ 2016. More information and photos from Saturday’s graduation ceremony will be included in Wednesday’s Holton Recorder. W. Fifth St. Samples and information lic is invited to attend the cemetery Square. Volunteers will descend on ille Cemetery at 10 a.m. Photo by Brian Sanders ceremonies. Holton Cemetery that morning to Continued to Page 12 The Holton VFW and Legion raise the Stars and Stripes along the Continued to Page 3 News, advertising Purple Heart Profiles Economic development group deadlines to be adjusted for Victor Hale a casualty of presents annual budget request Memorial Day Operation Meade River By Ali Holcomb clients in Jackson County, support­ last year. The Monday, May 30, edition Members of the Northeast Kansas ing 34 new, expanded or retained McAnerney said that 74 percent of The Holton Recorder will be Editor’s note: This is the 16th in Enterprise Facilitation recently pre­ businesses. Five of those 34 clients of NEKEF’s overall clients are look­ printed on Friday, May 27, due to a series of stories about past and sented an annual report and a budget are new this past year. A total of ing to start a new business and the the Memorial Day holiday. present Jackson County residents request to the Jackson County Com­ 150 jobs were created or retained in remaining 26 percent are looking for The deadline to submit adver­ who earned the Purple Heart Medal, missioners. Jackson County since 2003, which assistance with their existing busi­ tising and news copy for that edi­ which is awarded to mili­tary person- Since 2003, the county has finan­ includes 10 in the last year. ness. tion is 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please nel wounded or killed in the line of cially backed the NEKEF, which is a Eighteen Jackson County busi­ Since June 2003, NEKEF has had call Errin or Shannacy at 364- duty. non-profit organization that supports nesses – four in the past year – have 8,453 contacts with clients in the 3141 to make arrangements for The names of those profiled in new and current business owners by received a “tune up” with help from five-county region. your print advertisements prior to these stories will be placed on a providing free and confidential busi­ NEKEF. A “tune up” could include The NEKEF board of directors the deadline. special monument for Purple Heart ness management guidance. updating or expanding software, meets the first Thursday of every Government offices, financial Medal recipients to be built soon in NEKEF is supported by Jackson, equipment or facilities. month. The board includes 64 mem­ institutions and many other Hol­ Holton’s Linscott Park. Atchison, Doniphan, Brown and Overall, 902 introductions be­ bers who represent each of the five ton businesses, including The ——— Nemaha counties. tween a new or existing Jackson counties. Currently, 12 people from Holton Recorder, will be closed Lance Corporal Victor LeRoy Since its formation, Teresa McAn­ County business owner have been Jackson County sit on the board. on Monday in observance of Me­ Hale (pictured) of the U.S. Marine erney, the initiative’s facilitator, said made with McAnerney since 2003, morial Day. Corps made his “ultimate sacrifice” that NEKEF has worked with 214 it was noted, which includes 33 from Continued to Page 12 as part of Operation Meade River, recognized by military historians as the largest and most successful “search and destroy” cordon of the Vietnam War. Hale, a native of Mayetta and a six-year veteran of the Marines, was one of 16 troops killed in a small went on to Haskell Indian Institute arms firefight with the North­ Viet in Lawrence. On Aug. 8, 1961, he namese Army on Dec. 8, 1968, one joined the U.S. Marine Corps. day before the conclusion of Opera­ Hale had one tour of duty under his tion Meade River. He was a member belt when he arrived in Vietnam in of I Company, 3rd Battalion,­ 26th October 1968 for another tour, it was Regiment at the time of his death. reported. He had been assigned to Born Oct. 27, 1942, in Mayetta, the 3rd of the 26th, specializing as a Hale attended Curtis Junior High School in north Topeka and later Continued to Page 12 Netawaka on boil alert Netawaka city water customers take two to three months to com­ are facing a boil water advisory for at plete, or until KDHE deter­mines least the next two months, ac­cording that conditions that place the water to the Kansas Department of Health system at risk of contamination­ have and Environment, which issued the been adequately resolved. advisory on Thursday. Because of the advisory, KDHE is KDHE officials said the city’s asking Netawaka water custom­ers to public water supply has been placed take the following precautions­ until under advisory because of a water the advisory is lifted: line repair project resulting in re­ • Boil water for one minute prior peated losses of pressure. Failure to to drinking or food preparation, or maintain adequate water pressure use bottled water. may result in a loss of chlorine re­ • Dispose of ice cubes and do not siduals and bacterial contamination, use ice from an automatic icemaker.­ it was reported. • Disinfect dishes and other food The advisory is expected to re­main contact surfaces by immersion for at in effect for the duration of the line repair project, which is es­timated to Continued to Page 12 The Royal Valley High School baseball team, shown above, has qualified for the state tournament for the first time. Team members shown are, in front, Benjamin Neuner. Front row, left to right, Connor Grossoehme, Dillon Smith, Tim Martin, Jr., Derrick Barger, TUESDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: John Ehrhart, Kyle Stithem, Garrett Pruyser, Noah Ensley and Blake Chance. Back row, left to right, Coach Charles Nez, Jordan Cox, SCATTERED T-STORMS, HIGH OF 79 Hayden Fenske, Derek Linn, Nick Ehrhart, Garrett Schultz, Noah Hart, Brooks McClane, Zack Lux, Jonny Koon and Coach Scott Ternes. The Panthers will compete at the Class 3A State Tournament to be held May 26-27 at the KSU stadium at Manhattan. For Look for the complete forecast on page 2. more information about the Panthers, see pages 6-7. Submitted photo

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DISTRICT COURT NEWS Truck Stop Traffic Limited Civil duty; sentenced to one year in jail, State of Kansas vs. Rayne M. FUEL • CHEAP SMOKES Oliver B. Adams, speeding, $195. Filed suspended; placed on 12 months pro- Kingfisher, Holton, possession of Juan Batz-Vicente, driving under St. Francis Physicians Clinic vs. bation and assessed court costs. marijuana, possession of drug para- FRIENDLY SERVICE • Open 24 hours State of Kansas vs. William M. phernalia. the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, Tarissa Henderson, seeking judg­ 1346 US Hwy 75 • Powhattan, KS 66527 • (785) 467-5355 operating a motor vehicle without a ment of $1,529.29 plus interest and Lust, Mayetta, battery on a law en- State of Kansas vs. Ricky L. Wa- valid license, diversion. court costs. forcement officer; sentenced to one baunsee, Topeka, two counts of crim- Michael A. Baum, driving while Galt Ventures L.L.C., doing busi- year in jail, suspended; placed on inal threat. license canceled, suspended or re­ ness as Speedy Cash 92 vs. Angela 12 months probation and fined $500 State of Kansas vs. Jasmine L. voked, $500.50. M. Brouhard, seeking judgment of plus court costs. Valentine, Topeka, possession of Meagan M. Bowers, license to be $295 plus interest and court costs. State of Kansas vs. William M. marijuana, possession of drug para- carried and exhibited upon demand,­ Citibank N.A. vs. Neale Sut- Lust, Mayetta, battery; sentenced to phernalia, interference with law $178. ton, seeking judgment of $1,604.59 six months in jail, suspended; placed enforcement-obstruction of official Jamie L. Coffman, license to be plus interest and court costs. on 12 months probation and assessed duty, driving while license canceled, carried and exhibited upon demand, court costs. suspended or revoked. defective tail lamp on motor vehicle,­ State of Kansas vs. William M. State of Kansas vs. Deborah D. $304. Small Claims Lust, Mayetta, two counts of battery;­ Cochran, Hoyt, violation of a protec- Clifton L. Davis III, failure to Filed placed on 12 months proba­tion and tive order. yield to emergency vehicle, driving Prairie Band Potawatomi Utility assessed court costs. State of Kansas vs. Deborah D. on right side of roadway required, Corporation Inc., doing business as State of Kansas vs. Jaimie L. Mat- Cochran, Hoyt, violation of a protec- $378. Prairie Band Propane, formerly do- thews, Topeka, interference with law tive order. Jacob C. Ewing, driving under the ing business as Mayetta Oil Compa- enforcement-obstruction of official State of Kansas vs. Angela K. Mas- influence of alcohol and/or drugs, ny vs. Ferne Lutz, seeking judgment duty; sentenced to 12 months in jail, quat, Hoyt, possession of marijuana, $878. of $586.35 plus interest and court suspended; placed on 12 months possession of drug paraphernalia. Adriane A. Gadt, no proof of in­ costs. probation and fined $100 plus court surance, $639. costs. Andres Garcia-Silva, no proof of State of Kansas vs. Joseph L. Sto- Domestic insurance, $428. Criminal ry II, Wakarusa, driving under the Filed Vicky L. Getz, driving under the Dispositions influence of alcohol and/or drugs; In the matter of the marriage of influence of alcohol and/or drugs, State of Kansas vs. Michael A. sentenced to six months in jail, sus- Karlene New and Gary D. New, $878. Baum, Topeka, theft; sentenced to 12 pended; placed on 12 months proba- seeking divorce. Thamer A.M. Kassim, speeding, months in jail, suspended; placed on tion and fined $750 plus court costs. $201. six months probation and assessed Filed Stanley D. Rocha, speeding, court costs. State of Kansas vs. Simone A. Marriage $231. State of Kansas vs. Harry L. Coker Noriega, Hoyt, possession of mari- Brady L. Strecker, driving under II, Holton, battery; sentenced to six juana, possession of drug parapher- Licenses the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, months in jail, suspended; placed on nalia. Adam C. Welch, 27, Charlotte, N.C. diversion. six months probation and fined $100 State of Kansas vs. Lawrence J.H. Carrie A. Buehler, 25, Charlotte, Alan S. Thompson, speeding, di­ plus court costs. Coan, Topeka, possession of mari- N.C. version. State of Kansas vs. Sarah E. Cov- juana, possession of drug parapher- ersup, Horton, possession of mari- nalia, transportation of liquor in an Nathan D. Edwards, 22, Netawaka juana; sentenced to 12 months in open container. Belinda M. Focht, 23, Netawaka Civil jail, suspended; placed on 12 months State of Kansas vs. Jon E. Jessepe, Filed probation and fined $200 plus court Hiawatha, possession of marijuana, Alex L. Mercer, 28, Holton Nationwide Advantage Mortgage costs. possession of drug paraphernalia. Amanda R. Robertson, 31, Holton Company vs. Scott D. Raine, Kan­ State of Kansas vs. Sarah M. sas Department of Revenue, Director­ Hoskins, Holton, possession of mari- BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! of Taxation, John Doe and Jane Doe juana; sentenced to 12 months in jail, (real names unknown) (tenants/occu- suspended; placed on 12 months pro- Arrests made in county You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! pants) and unknown spouses of any bation and assessed court costs.  of the defendants, seeking judgment State of Kansas vs. Jason R. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of- On May 16, Crystal Anderson, Call Errin, Shannacy or David of $16,389.84 plus interest, court Jones, Topeka, interference with law fice has reported the following- ar 40, Topeka, was arrested on a crimi- costs and fore­closure of mortgage. enforcement-obstruction of official­ rests: nal warrant on charges of forgery, at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141  On May 6, Jacob Ewing, 21, making false information and theft. Holton, was arrested on charges of  On May 17, Brian Roush, 37, and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, Wetmore, was arrested on charges of attempted criminal sodomy, posses- driving under the influence of alco- High traffic predicted sion of a depressant, possession of hol and/or drugs and transporting an illegal drug paraphernalia and un- open container. lawfully hosting minors consuming  On May 17, Devan Peters, 24, for Memorial Day: AAA alcohol. Holton, was arrested on a criminal  On May 12, Randal Davis, 28, warrant on a charge of motion to re- The West North Central Region, spokesperson. “The great American Holton, was arrested on a criminal voke bond. of which Kansas is a part, will see road trip is officially back thanks warrant on charges of electronic so-  On May 18, Lauren Davis, 38, 2.8 million, or 13.5 percent of popu- to low gas prices, and millions of licitation and aggravated indecent Topeka, was arrested on a traffic lation, hitting the road for their Me- people from coast to coast are ready solicitation of a child. warrant on a charge of failure to ap- morial Day getaway, the largest per- to kick off summer with a Memorial  On May 13, Randall Clark, 50, pear. centage for any region in the U.S., as Day getaway.” Mayetta, was arrested on a warrant  On May 19, Michelle Martin, well as the highest for all travel. AAA will likely rescue more than on charges of possession of metham- 48, Hoyt, was arrested on a proba- Airfares are significantly cheaper 1,000 motorists in Kansas during the phetamine, marijuana and posses- tion violation charge. compared to last year (less than 26 Memorial Day holiday travel period, sion of illegal drug paraphernalia.  On May 19, Danielle Campag- percent from 2015), yet the percent- with the primary reasons being dead  On May 14, Chad Mitchell, 44, nano, 25, Topeka, was arrested on age of population in the region flying batteries, lockouts and flat tires. Topeka, was arrested on a charge of two criminal warrants on charges of is one of the lowest in the country, it AAA reminds motorists to get in driving under the influence of alco- failure to appear. was reported. the habit of locking doors from the hol and/or drugs. AAA projects more than 38 million outside or keeping a spare key in  On May 16, Wade Wilson, Americans will travel this Memorial their wallet or purse. AAA responds 27, Topeka, was arrested on a traf- JUNE Day weekend. That is the second- to a larger percentage of members fic warrant on a probation violation SUBSCRIPTIONS highest Memorial Day travel volume that have locked their keys in the car charge. ARE NOW PAYABLE on record and the most since 2005. over the holiday than the rest of the  On May 16, Maria Tinajero- Spurred by the lowest gas prices in summer. Tinajero, 28, Topeka, was arrested on more than a decade, about 700,000 AAA also recommends motorists a charge of driving while suspended more people will travel compared to check the condition of their battery and on a limited action warrant out last year. The Memorial Day holiday and tires before heading out on a of Shawnee County. Annual Memorial Day travel period is defined as Thursday, road trip. Also, have vehicles in-  On May 16, Heather Kuntzsch, May 26 to Monday, May 30. spected by a trusted repair shop. 25, Ozwakie, was arrested on a traf- “Americans are eagerly awaiting Note: As North America’s largest fic warrant on a charge of failure to the start of summer and are ready to motoring and leisure travel orga- appear and on a criminal warrant on travel in numbers not seen in more nization, AAA provides more than charges of aggravated battery and than a decade,” said Jim Hanni, AAA 56 million members with travel, in- driving under the influence of alco- surance, financial and automotive- hol and/or drugs. and Gravy related services. Since its founding  On May 16, James Harden, 50, in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax- Mayetta, was arrested on a charge of County officers paying AAA has been a leader and driving while suspended. Breakfast advocate for the safety and security Monday, May 30, 2016 note accidents of all travelers. Motorists can map Brahma Equipment Denison School Reunion a route, identify gas prices, find dis- Leasing, LLC 7 a.m.-10 a.m. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of- counts, book a hotel and access AAA Holton, Kansas Circleville Masonic Lodge Saturday, May 28, 2016 fice has reported the following acci- roadside assistance with the AAA Don Wischmeier Cell: 785-851-0053 Circleville, KS dents: Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and 12 Noon • Potluck Dinner  At 10:20 a.m. on May 9, Na- www.brahmaequipmentleasing.com Free will donation. Android. Learn more at AAA.com/ All Types of Equipment than Shields, 19, Holton, was driv- mobile. Various Attachments Available ing north on Q Road near 214th Road Denison Bible Church Basement when his vehicle struck a raccoon in Drinks and table service provided. the road. Shields’ 2013 Kia sustained damage to its front bumper that was Re-dedication of Denison Grade School Bell listed at more than $1,000. It was 2 p.m. • Denison Museum towed from the scene.  At 12:01 a.m. on May 11, Rod- Questions? Call Becky Hutchins (785) 364-3444. ney Holt, 51, Holton, was driving west on 222nd Road near R Road MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES when his vehicle left the road to the Saturday, May 28, 2016 American Legion Post 44 Schedule right. Holt overcorrected his 1999 7:00 a.m. – Depart from Vets Club Ford and it slid sideways. 7:30 a.m. – Depart from Vets Club 7:10 a.m. – Mount Calvary Catholic The vehicle traveled a short dis- 8 a.m. – Flag Raising – SW Corner of 7:50 a.m. – Denison Cemetery tance before it left the road and Cemetery struck several trees before coming to Holton Square by Canon 8:35 a.m. – Larkinburg Cemetery rest in a ditch. Holt’s entire vehicle 7:50 a.m. – Olive Hill Cemetery was damaged, and it was towed from 8:259:10 a.m.a.m. – –Bucks Thompson-Burns Grove Cemetery the scene. Monday, May 30, 2016 Cemetery  At 6:10 a.m. on May 12, Gene 9:00 a.m. – Soldier Cemetery Breitenstein, 71, Topeka, was driv- 10:00 a.m. a.m. – –Circleville Pleasant Cemetery Grove ing west on Kansas Highway 16 near Holton VFW Post 1367 Schedule O Road when his vehicle struck a 11:40Cemetery – Holton Cemetery deer in the road. Breitenstein’s 2007 7:00 a.m. – Depart from Vets Club 11:5511:00 – a.m. Fallen – SoldierHolton MemorialCemetery Chevrolet sustained damage to its 7:10 a.m. – Mount Calvary Catholic front right bumper that was listed at 11:45 Linscott Park – Joint Ceremony more than $1,000. Cemetery 11:55 a.m.Mayetta – Fallen VFW Soldier Post 423 Memorial  At 10:30 a.m. on May 14, Nelda 7:50 a.m. – Olive Hill Cemetery White, 82, Holton, was driving west 8:00 a.m.Mayetta – South VFWCedar Post Cemetery 423 on K-16 near Kansas Highway 62 8:25 a.m. – Bucks Grove Cemetery 8:408:00 a.m.a.m. – –Mayetta South CemeteryCedar Cemetery when her 2015 Subaru struck a tur- 9:00 a.m. – Soldier Cemetery key in the road. White’s vehicle sus- 9:158:40 a.m.a.m. –– St.Mayetta Joseph Cemetery Cemetery tained damage to its passenger side 10:00 a.m. – Circleville Cemetery 9:509:15 a.m. – HoytSt. Joseph Cemetery Cemetery windshield and interior front passen- 11:00 – Holton Cemetery ger side doorframe that was listed at 9:50 a.m. – Hoyt Cemetery more than $1,000. 11:45 – Linscott Park – Joint HortonHorton VVA VVA  At 2:50 p.m. on May 15, Mad- Ceremony eline Hays, 18, Topeka, was driving 11:45 a.m. – Netawaka Cemetery north on T Road when the brakes 11:55 – Fallen Soldier Memorial locked up on the 2004 Chevrolet venworth VFW Post. she was driving. The Chevrolet left can Legion12:30 Post p.m. 44 Schedule – Luncheon at Holton Vets Club the road and entered a creek bed. It sustained damage all along its front bumper and front right quarter panel that was listed at more than $1,000. It was towed from the scene. MEMORIES MEMORIES MEMORIES MEMORIES MEMORIES MEMORIES MEMORIES THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 3 MEMORIES Compiled from the Holton Recorder archives by Kendra Moppin 5 YearsMEMORIES Ago 25 Years Ago Week of May 22-28, 2011 Week of May 22-28, 1991 Trent LeDoux of Holton was cho- Holton’s city commission ap- sen on Wednesday, May 18, to fill proved a new lease for the Cash- MEMORIESth the unexpired 50 District Kansas man building at the city’s industrial House of Representatives term of park site north of Holton on Monday the late Rocky Fund. night, May 20. Galen Cashman has Hotel Josephine is open again un- given notice of his intention to va- der newMEMORIES ownership, it has been an- cate the property. Effective July 1, it nounced. Holton businessman John will be leased to Dale Wege of Hoyt. Chiles and his daughter, Lori Ford, Wege plans to operate a feed busi- say they are ready for business. Chil- ness at the site, it was reported. es said that he and his family wish The Double Door Cafe in Circlev- to return the hotel to its glory days. ille has been taken a step further in He purchased the hotel at a March its hometown spirit by owner Judy auction. Olson.MEMORIES Olson has created “The Par- A Hoyt native is sharing her life- lor,” a miniature museum contain- after-death experience in her book, ing memorabilia and photographs of “You Live Forever,” which was re- days gone by, located in a previously cently published. In August 2006, empty room inside the cafe. Gladys Hargis spent eight days in the MEMORIESGus Suarez of Holton has joined ICU where she reportedly stopped the State Farm Insurance agency in breathing twice. Hargis said she “ex- Holton, it has been announced. Su- perienced heaven and was comforted arez will begin working full-time Construction of the new fire station in Circleville was documented with this recent photo. Chris Gross Construction of Holton is by angels.” in association with Glen Rogers on the contractor on the project, it was reported. Submitted photo JuneMEMORIES 1. Holton USD 336 has four new 10 Years Ago members joining its staff. Contracts Week of May 22-28, 2006 have been offered to Karen Spald- ing to teach vocal music at Holton Thirty-six years ago, 16-year-old middle and high schools, Sharon Ar- Holton Community Hospital hospice honored Helen Moore of Australia was the nold to be a gifted coordinator with Holton Rotary Club’s first foreign the Special Education Cooperative, Holton Community Hospital Hos- of Holton Community Hospital for scores were aggregated from all staff who are a part of the team deliv- exchange student. Now Helen Moore Judy Ireland to teach science at Hol- pice has been named a 2016 Hospice achieving this highest of honors and I surveys with a final survey status of ering care to be recognized for their Long, she was back in town recently ton Middle School and Randall Gier Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics, congratulate them on their success.” complete for the evaluation period efforts.” to visit old friends and to address as a custodian at Central Elementary a division of HEALTHCAREfirst, a Award criteria were based on Hos- and were compared on a question- Note: Holton Community Hospital the club at a Friday luncheon held at School. provider of Web-based home health pice CAHPS survey results for an by-question basis to a national per- is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Corpo- S&A’s Downtown Cafe. and hospice computer software, out- evaluation period of April through formance score calculated from all ration governed by a seven-member The first set of bridge beams for th sourced billing and coding services September 2015. In order to receive partnering hospices contained in Board of Directors. Designated as the U.S. Highway 75-150 Road in- 50 Years Ago and advanced analytics. the award, hospices must have part- Deyta Analytics’ Hospice CAHPS a Critical Access Hospital, Holton terchange went up on Monday, May Week of May 22-28, 1966 Hospice Honors is a HEALTH- nered with Deyta Analytics, a divi- database. Community Hospital, together with 15, it was reported. CAREfirst program that recognizes sion of HEALTHCAREfirst, as their “We are blessed at our facility to our Provider Group, Family Prac- Holton High School track team- A new chlorinating device is be- hospices providing the highest level survey partner and must have had at have such a dedicated, caring and tice Associates, offer vital health mates Crista Bechard, Whitney De- ing installed at the Holton water of quality as measured from the care- least one completed survey returned professional group of individuals care services to Holton, Hoyt, Wet- genhardt, Deandra Schirmer and plant, according to city manager giver’s point of view. in each quarter of the evaluation pe- who provide care to our patients and more and surrounding areas. Melissa Nelson set a new school and John Mercer. The machine will pre- “Hospice Honors is a landmark riod. families,” said Carrie Saia, CEO at Jackson County record in the 4x400 chlorinate the water and then post- compilation of hospices that provide Award recipients were identified HCH. “Our staff are a part of our relay event on Friday, May 19, with chlorinate it after the water goes into the best patient and caregiver ex- by evaluating hospices’ performance community and often know the in- a time of 4:07.3. The Wildcat team the clear well. periences,” said Bobby Robertson, on a set of 24 quality indicator mea- dividuals they are providing care to, placed second overall to qualify for Holton attorney Marlin White has president and CEO of HEALTH- sures. which is very reassuring to our pa- Public Notice state. announced that he will be a candi- CAREfirst. “I am extremely proud Individual hospice performance tients. I am very proud of all of our HHS junior Chris Luker was one date for the Democratic nomination (First published in The Holton of about a dozen students involved for county attorney. Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, in Bob Phillips’ residential architec- Renovation work began this week May 23, 2016.) ture class. The class built a house that on the Bennett building, formerly Governor signs several bills into law marked the class’ second collabora- occupied by Ingels Produce, one half UNITED STATES tion with USDA Rural Development block west of the Holton Square on DEPARTMENT OF THE and Homestead Affordable Housing. Fourth Street, in preparation for the Kansas Governor Sam Brown- * Senate Bill 325: Amending the * Senate Substitute for House Bill INTERIOR BUREAU OF He said building the home was a opening of a new business in town. back has signed the following bills law regarding post-release supervi- 2049: Changing definitions related to INDIAN AFFAIRS good experience, and he plans to help The business, to be known as Wag- into law recently: sion to allow for lawful searches and intellectual disability. HORTON AGENCY – build another house with the class oner’s Ag Supply, will be owned and * Senate Bill 128: Amending stat- seizures. * Senate Substitute for House Bill HORTON, KS 66439 during the 2006-07 school year. operated by Keith Wagoner. utes governing municipal courts and * Senate Substitute for House Bill 2156: Making several changes to the filling of judicial vacancies, includ- 2365: Extending the Quality Care As- Non-game and Endangered Species Notice – Tract available for ing selection of lawyer members of sessment. Act. Immediate Possession the Supreme Court and district judi- * Senate Substitute for House Bill * House Bill 2460: Establishing cial nominating commissions, and 2509: Setting administrative fees for stronger consumer protection laws. INVITATION FOR BIDS and HHS sends FFA team to the applicability of the Open Meet- economic development programs. * House Bill 2463: Amending the oral auction on an allotted trust ings and Open Records Acts related * House Bill 2739: Creating a criminal sentencing statutes. tract, Prairie Band Potawatomi to nominating commissions. performance-based budgeting system * House Bill 2490: Authorizing the 664, described as the Fractional CDE event in Manhattan * House Bill 2462: Amending the for state agencies. Secretary of Agriculture to respond W/2NW/4, Section 4, Township criminal code. * Senate Bill 366: Prohibiting cit- to threats created by plant toxins By Anika Beauchamp 14 East, Range 8 South, contain- omy and agribusiness management. * House Bill 2456: Prohibition ies and counties from enforcing laws and amending provisions related to ing 78.23 acres. Available acres Holton High School “I like going to Manhattan for State on minors using tanning bed facili- pertaining to price control of real es- weights and measures. Student Correspondent for lease are 34 ac native grass CDE because there are a lot of places ties and updating procedures for the tate, labor regulations and nutrition * House Bill 2617: Modernizing hayland (old crop grass), and 24 This year, that you can visit during your down Board of Barbering. labeling. the administration of the Workers ac native grass pasture, 1 pond, 11 FFA mem- time,” said senior FFA President Sam * House Bill 2615: Various chang- * Senate Bill 418: Enacting the Compensation System. 4 cow/calves. SEALED BIDS bers competed Beauchamp. es regarding healthcare providers, Host Families Act and amending the The governor has now signed more will be received and opened in at Kansas State There were some group activi- including allowing for charity care Family Law Code. than 110 bills into law this session the Office of the Superintendent, University for ties. When some of the students were and joining the interstate compact for * Senate Bill 449: Authorizing and vetoed three. Horton Agency, at 10 A.M., State Career competing in their events, the other medical licensure. various changes to the duties of the By law, the Kansas governor has June 2, 2016. If you have any Development students not competing would partic- * Senate Substitute for House Bill Kansas Department for Aging and 10 calendar days to sign the bill into questions, contact the Realty Events from ipate in the group activities or go out 2112: Updating the Kansas General Disability Services. law, veto the bill or allow the bill to Department at 785-486-2161. May 1-3. Some to learn more about their CDE. Corporation Code. * Senate Substitute for House Bill become law without his or her signa- of the events While the agribusiness manage- * House Bill 2501: Strengthening 2018: Adding and amending sub- ture. L41t4 that Holton ment team was competing, the rest of the criminal code related to crimes stances included in the Uniform Con- members com- the students went to Blueville Nurs- committed with an electronic device. trolled Substance Act. peted in were ery in Manhattan. Keith Westervelt, nursery and CEO of Blueville Nursery, taught landscape, flo- students about different tools and riculture, meats judging, state star equipment and what the staff does at Sharon Karns recognized farmer interview, vet science, agron- Blueville Nursery. Students felt confident about their events and nobody got last place. for volunteer work with 4-H There were many freshmen this year competing at state. By Evan Fox Karns has been very active on the Veterans... “In agronomy, I think that I did Jackson County 4-H 4-H Program Development Commit- Continued from Page 1 really well on the identification on Ambassador tee and is currently the Clover Bud Holton’s Legion representatives seeds, weeds and equipment,” fresh- Sharon Karns has been a 4-H vol- leader for the Lucky Stars 4-H pro­ will depart from the Veterans Club man FFA Greenhand Secretary Danni unteer for approximately 18 years. gram. She would like to encourage at 7:30 a.m., arriving first at Denison Klahr said. Karns started volunteering with the others to volunteer as a way to help Cemetery for a 7:50 a.m. ceremony. Overall, the students had a good 4-H Program when her two daugh- out. From there, VFW representatives time at State FFA CDE. Although ters joined 4-H. She contin­ues to Her always lending a hand in the will go to cemeteries at Larkinburg only the agribusiness management volunteer after her daughters have 4-H program is greatly appreciated.­ at 8:35 a.m., Thompson-Burns cem- team placed third in farm manage- aged out of 4-H because she enjoys If you would like to volunteer for etery at 9:10 a.m. and Pleasant Grove ment, everyone did really well in his helping her 4-H club. 4-H, Jackson County’s 4-H clubs are cemetery at 10 a.m. before meeting or her events. Karns says the best part about be- always looking for volunteers and the VFW team at Holton Cemetery. “The best part about going to state ing a volunteer for her 4-H club is fair superintendents. Please contact Mayetta VFW Post 423 will tour CDE was being able to watch others helping the kids learn and de­velop the Meadowlark District 4-H Exten- the southern end of the county, start- on my team succeed. It’s a great feel- their potential, and furthering 4-H. sion Office at 364-4125 for more in- ing with an 8 a.m. ceremony at South ing knowing that the chapter will still Her favorite experience that she has formation. Cedar Cemetery. That will be fol- succeed in events after the seniors had as a volunteer is help­ing with the Editor’s note: This article was lowed by stops at Mayetta Cemetery leave this year,” Beauchamp said. Leadership Project and being an arts submitted in recognition of Na­tional at 8:40 a.m., St. Joseph Cemetery at and crafts fair superintendent.­ Volunteer Month in April. 9:15 a.m. and Hoyt Cemetery at 9:50 a.m. WILSON’S DIRECT It was also reported that Horton’s MOTORS & TIRES Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) RY D group will conduct a ceremony at Just west of Holton on Hwy. 16 LO AY 11:45 a.m. that day in the Netawaka G S Cemetery. (785) 364-1915 Soldier Memorial Day Dinner FLAGS May 29 & 30 • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 25% RED, WHITE & BLUE Off PICNIC PARTY Soldier Community Building Plates • Napkins • Tablecloths Grilling Essentials Breakfast Biscuits & Gravy • Apple Dumplings BIG SIDEWALK SALE – Friday & Saturday – weather permitting Coffee • Tea • Sandwiches • Chili Dogs Hours: We will be closed CLOSED SUNDAY, MAY 29 & MONDAY, MAY 30 Sunday & Monday Cakes • Pies • Cookies • Lemonade Tues.: 9 am-5:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri.: 9 am-6 pm for Memorial Day. Sat.: 9 am-5 pm Free Will Donation THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 4 Water OPINION quality Salute to state qualifiers! Today’s sports pages reveal that a lot of our local prep track and field projects athletes have qualified for state competition later this week. Congratulations to all of those qualifying for state in track and field! The competition at the regional track meets was very fierce, as always, targeted and to place in the top four of any of the events was a great achievement in itself. Congratulations also to the Royal Valley baseball team for qualifying for The Natural Resources Conser- the state baseball tourney later this week! vation Service is now accepting The Panthers defeated perennial baseball power Silver Lake in the region- applications for Kansas Forest Ser- al championship game to qualify for state. vice’s “Water Quality Improvement Good luck to all the local athletes headed to state competitions this week through the Implementation of For- and job well done to all those whose prep seasons have ended! estry Practices” initiative, it has been David Powls reported. A five-year partnership agreement between NRCS and the Kansas For- est Service provides free technical LETTER: Broken promise from governor assistance, in addition to $8.1 mil- lion in financial assistance to land- Dear editor, get situation. Yet, the Kansas Hospi- tal Association has repeatedly placed owners who implement conservation The governor’s announcement practices, such as planting trees to of cuts to the KanCare program before the governor and the Legisla- ture KanCare expansion options that control erosion and improve water amounts to a broken promise to the quality. people and the health care providers could avoid rate cuts; and, in fact, help the state budget problems. With additional financial assis- of Kansas. tance from Watershed Restoration When KanCare was implement- The governor’s decision not only reneges on contractual commitments and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) ed, the Brownback Administration groups, including the Delaware Riv- repeatedly stated that the program made to Kansas providers, but is simply bad public policy. er WRAPS, a landowner would only would improve access to health care need to cover 10 percent of the total and allow the state to avoid cutting In Kansas, the health care sector is the fourth largest employer state- conservation project cost. provider rates. If the governor’s cuts “This project provides a great op- are implemented, the opposite will wide and generates approximately $1.5 billion in state and local tax rev- portunity where conservation stew- be true. PLAINS FOLK: More cattle industry ardship can add value to the prop- Health care providers have been enue annually. The Kansas Industry and Occupational Outlook created erty at a reasonable cost,” said Eric good partners regarding KanCare, in Banks, NRCS Kansas State Conser- spite of the fact that the program pays by the Kansas Department of La- By Jim Hoy a fork) was promoted by the Great headed to feed lots in Iowa and Il- bor puts health care among the top vationist. them less than the cost of providing In my last column I talked about Plains feedyard industry that started linois and some for packing plants in Assistance is available for land- care; in spite of growing financial 10 job creators, showing more job the big changes in cattle breeds on when, in the 1950s, Earl Brookover Chicago and Kansas City) were all growth than any other industry in the owners in targeted watersheds, in- pressure facing those providers; and western ranches during the last 125 set up a large feedlot near Garden gone by October. cluding the Delaware River Water- in spite of increasing evidence that state with more than 33,000 new jobs years, from Texas longhorns to Brit- City. But now they arrived on trucks in added over the next decade. Putting shed. Many Kansas streams in the KanCare isn’t working as promised. ish breeds to exotics from all over Previously feedlot animals had April and left on trucks (all headed eastern third of Kansas lack adequate The governor’s announcement health care providers in jeopardy Europe, even Ja- primarily come from Iowa and east- for feedlots on the High Plains) in with these cuts endangers not only tree cover to stabilize stream banks. will undoubtedly make some pro- pan. ern Nebraska where the corn grew. late July or early August. According to the Kansas Water viders question whether they can providers, but the future of the state The Angus As demand for corn-fed beef grew, Why the difference in dates? Be- as a whole. Office, federal reservoirs in Kansas continue to participate under such breed is still giant feedlots sprouted up all over cause yet another major change oc- serve as the source of municipal and circumstances. Ultimately, and most Cindy Samuelson widely used to- the plains, from West Texas through curred at approximately the same Vice President, Public Relations industrial water for more than two- importantly, that will threaten access day, but Short- Oklahoma, eastern Colorado, and time as the earlier changes: double thirds of the state’s population. Run- to care in Kansas. and Political Fund-Raising horns and Her- western Kansas and Nebraska. In- stocking. Kansas Hospital Association off and erosion contribute to sedi- This action is being taken to help efords are much stead of sending the cattle east, bring The traditional grazing season in mentation of these reservoirs. Trees alleviate the state’s worsening bud- Topeka less common the feed to them here. the Flint Hills that allowed a big, than half a cen- Circle irrigation, drawing water older steer four or five acres of grass help stabilize riverbanks, keep debris tury ago. from the Ogallala aquifer that un- spread out over six months, now off of fields and ultimately improve Cross breeding derlay this region, could produce big gave way over much of the area to water quality by reducing sediment Boil water abvisory issued for Lancaster became popular yields of corn, so both the feed and “early intensive grazing.’’ entry into streams. about the same the cattle were close to the feedlots. Smaller lighter yearlings got three This program also funds the im- The Kansas Department of Health use ice from a household automatic provement of the quality and pro- icemaker. time, resulting in what cattle raisers Packing plants soon followed, caus- acres of grass over this six-month and Environment (KDHE) has issued called “hybrid vigor’’ in the belief ing the big companies to abandon period, but what if one put twice as ductivity of woodlands and forests, a boil water advisory for the City of • Disinfect dishes and other food which are vital to overall watershed contact surfaces by immersion for at that the resulting offspring would Chicago and Kansas City and set up many of these smaller cattle on a Lancaster public water supply, locat- mature and grow meatier more shop in Liberal and Dodge City. pasture but left them there for only health. ed in central Atchison County. least one minute in clean tap water This type of partnership agreement that contains one teaspoon of un- quickly than a purebred animal. Another big change that occurred three months? KDHE officials issued the advi­ The black baldy (an Angus bull about the same time was in transpor- Three months when the grass was is a new feature included in the 2014 sory on Tuesday because the city scented household bleach per gallon Farm Bill. Called the Regional Con- of water. with a Hereford cow, producing a tation. growing the fastest, containing the will be conducting line repairs that black calf with a white or mottled In the earliest days of the post- highest amount of protein, and the servation Partnership Program, it will require water to be temporarily • Water used for bathing does not encourages partners to join in efforts generally need to be boiled. Super­ white face) was the animal of choice Civil War cattle drives, steers were rain was, on average, most plenti- shut off to 18 homes located on the for a while. Charolais crosses were driven overland to the Kansas cow- ful? with producers to increase the res- north side of West Broadway Street. vision of children is necessary while toration and sustainable use of soil, bathing so that water is not ingested. also popular, resulting in a taller, towns, then put onto railroad cars I was dubious of this practice at Failure to maintain adequate pres- rangier adult. headed for Chicago, Kansas City, or first, but it seems to work. water, wildlife and related natural sure may result in a loss of chlorine Persons with cuts or severe rashes resources on regional or watershed may wish to consult their physi- Another big change occurred in Omaha. At any rate these major changes residuals and bacterial contamina- the later 1960s, a switch from older Then trains began both to deliver - double stocking, truck instead of scales. The program lets partners tion. cians. (such as the Kansas Forest Service) • If your tap water appears dirty, to younger cattle destined for the cattle to the pastures and from thence train transportation, yearlings not The advisory took effect on Tues- butcher shop. to the big cattle markets. older steers, and a switch to less stretch their resources and share ex- day and will remain in effect until flush the water lines by letting the pertise to help producers install and water run until it clears. When I was growing up in the But starting out after World War grass-fed and more grain-fed beef conditions which place the system 1950s, the steers we got from Texas II and growing during the 1950s, - all occurring within a couple of de- maintain conservation activities in at risk of contamination are deemed Public water suppliers in Kansas selected project areas. take all measures necessary to no­ were mature (at least two or three trucks increased in importance in cades just after mid-century - have by KDHE officials to be adequately years old), but public taste (whether cattle transportation. Kissgiven the it cattle businessgoodbye a decidedly Applications will be taken until resolved. Customers should observe tify customers quickly after a system funding is exhausted, and the project failure. Regardless of whether it’s the on its own or as the result of public By the midin toThe later 1960s, Holton rail- different Recorder look. classifieds. 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Howard greeted the congregation graduate from eighth grade at Royal She was born Sept. 6, 1932, in at Potawatomi United Methodist Valley on Monday, May 16. Lily is Netawaka, the daughter of George Church and shared Psalm 100, fol- proud of Lenora being vice president “Jack” and Dorothy Bennaka Rich­ lowed by prayer. of the student council, and so are we. ard. She graduated from Whiting It was a joy to have several back Martha Roush celebrated Mother’s High School in 1950. She had lived for worship who had been absent. Day with her daughter and son-in- for more than 50 years in Aurora, Prayers are with the family of Ger- law, Lisa and Elza Clark. Elza and Colo., and had previously lived in ald Smith, who died last week at the Lisa prepared the dinner at the Roush Netawaka, Horton, Arrington and age of 98. home, which Loren and Martha Holton. Laura Schreiber was acolyte. The greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Abramson was a home­maker. call to worship was from Galatians Christina Wilder of California She also was a Salvation Army Store 5:1, 24. Hymns for the service were spent a week with her parents, Dorth- manager in Colorado and a sales rep- “How Great Thou Art,” “Softly And ea and Ketih Bell. Her brother, Jim resentative for a Colorado artist. Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” and “Spirit Bell of Lenexa, was able to take time She married Orville G. Abram­ Song.” It was good to have Tina Pugh from his work, so they all enjoyed a son on May 21, 1950, in Goff. He back at the piano. good visit. died Dec. 24, 2009. She was also The day of Pentecost prayer was Tina and Warren Pugh, Anna Pugh preceded in death by her parents; a prayed in unison. and Darby Comer attended the col- The Beck-Bookman Library Book Club held its monthly meeting May 12. Nancy Wecker led the dis- brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Laura Schreiber gave the special, lege graduation party of Tina’s niece, cussion on the book “Boys In The Boat” by Daniel Brown, about the rowing team that won the 1936 Dorothy Richard; and a sister-in-law, sharing beautiful music on CD by Dagny Heinsohn, in Spring Hill on Olympics in Berlin. It was set during the depths of the Depression and was considered by book club Karen Shell. Dave Villano titled “Canon In D.” Saturday, May 14. members to be an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate Survivors include two sons, Ste­ This talented young musician plays Betty Bowser went with family times. Wecker is pictured at left at the head of the table followed by (from left) Esther Ideker, Barb ven Abramson and wife Sandra, 12 different instruments. to attend the KSU graduation of her Schul, Cindy Myer, Lenora Marshall, Orin Marshall (partially hidden) and from left on the other side Aurora, Colo., and Randall Abram­ Offertory ushers were Keith Bell grandson, Garrett Holaday, on Satur- of the table Karen Bohlender, Gail Schmitz, Marilyn Quinn and Chris Barnett. The next meeting will son and wife Joan, Helena, Mont.; and Laura Schreiber. day, May 14. Following graduation, be held Monday, June 13, and members will discuss “Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. a daughter, Deborah Poor and hus­ Pastor Howard’s sermon, “The the family gathered for a reception at Submitted photo band Donald, Aurora, Colo.; two Wind Blows,” was based on the text Blue Mont Hotel in Manhattan. sisters, Patsy Bell and husband Roy, from Acts 2:1-21 and Romans 8:14- On Sunday evening, May 16, Cecil Seneca, and Nancy LaFond and hus- 17. and Betty Bowser enjoyed a birthday band Larry, Haven; a brother, James Pentecost teaches us about the party for Hazel Bowser at the home Richard and wife Donna, Overland Holy Spirit and about ourselves. Ev- of Nicolas and Jessica Bowser. Hazel Holton First Baptist Church Park; seven grandchildren; and 15 eryone is made in the image of God. will be three years old on May 18. great-grandchildren.­ The well known verse John 3:16 ex- Following an appointment in To- By Shirley M. Cameron For Christians, it is also remember- families. Memorial services will be held at plains the perfect reunion between peka on Tuesday morning, May 10, May is such a busy month with ing Jesus our Savior, who came into Pastor Tom officiated at our wed- 10 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral God and humanity is Jesus. Ronald and I visited a while with Jim Mother’s Day to honor our mothers. this world not to condemn us but to ding ceremony in 2013. Guy and Home in Holton. Inurnment will fol- Believers shared at Pentecost, Dick before returning home. Mine has been with the Lord 12 years save us from our sins. I have a special connection to our low in Netawaka Cemetery. Family claiming the gift of God, each in their Congratulations to all graduates, now. She was a great one – not only Pastor Tim’s message at Holton friends in both churches. will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 own language. God excludes no one. and best wishes for future endeavors. my mom, but my friend and my prayer First Baptist Church on Sunday, May My oldest great-grandson gradu- p.m. Friday at the funeral home. We are all heirs of God and partners. Martha Roush attended the Holton partner. She was loved by many stu- 15, was “Just Me And God” from ates from Holton High School on Memorial contributions may be Be willing partners. Middle School presentation of “Alice dents at Denison schools when she Matthew 6:6, Ephesians 2:10, Prov- Saturday, May 21 – Brian Curtis Nel- made to the Alzheimer’s Association Next Sunday’s text is Romans 5:1- in Wonderland” on Sunday evening, was a cook in the lunchroom for 21 erbs 8:17 and passages in the Gospel son. or Netawaka Cemetery, sent in care 5 with the title “Our God And Our May 15. Her great-grandson, Chris years. “Mama Lucy” they called her. of Luke. This Thursday, May 19, the me- of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box Rejoicing.” Roush, played the part of the March Our schools in Jackson County Guy and I know we probably morial service for my brother-in-law, 270, Holton, KS 66436. Our prayer covenant church this Hare. She reported it being a delight- are busy with end-of-the-year activi- missed a good sermon, but we chose Jack Wallisch, is at Mercer’s Funeral Holton Recorder 5/23/16 week is Holton First United Method- ful play. ties. Musicals, track meets, prom and to attend services at Denison Bible Home in Holton. My 60th class re- graduations. Congratulations to all Church and the baptism of three union is held in Denison on Memo- the graduates. May God bless you youth and one adult. This was my rial weekend at noon on Saturday at and guide you. home church – now I have two church the Bible church. Denison Bible Church “Trust in the Lord and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him and He shall By Esther L. Hall with the Lord, we will want to be hosting the Denison school reunion direct thy paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6. What a beautiful morning, May baptized. at noon on Saturday, May 28, in the Alumni reunions are coming up, 15, for a baptism, actually four bap- The Women’s Bible Study, “12 church basement. It is a potluck and too. There are lots of good memories tisms, at Denison Bible Church. The Extraordinary Women,” has moved is for anyone who attended school in from our school days. weather temperatures were cool from Friday evenings to Thursday Denison regardless of whether they Memorial Day is remembering ‘ enough to move the baptism indoors evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Denison graduated from there or not. those veterans who served our coun- and the water was even cooler. Con- Bible Church. All women are invited The next Youth Under Construc- try, and our loved ones who have South Side of Square – Holton gratulations to Kaelah N., Dakota J., to attend. tion meeting will be held at 5 p.m. gone before, then celebrating with Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 10-2 • Sun. & Mon. Closed Barb K. and Shelby P. Denison Bible Church will be on May 28. family gatherings. www.Facebook.com/HeartToHomeKS • 785-362-7111 It was good to see Shirley and Guy C. among us. We were glad to hear that Rose M. is feeling better and our AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY condolences go out to the family of CROSSWORD PUZZLE Jack Wallisch. Please report any changes in service or personnel to the Recorder at 364-3141. Thank You. Pastor Tom’s message was titled Bethany Baptist Church First Christian Church St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church “Doing What Needs Doing!” based 821 New York • 364-4533 • Pastor Ron Sellens 5th and Wisconsin • 364-2545 Pastor: Fr. Marianand Mendem on Matthew 3:13-17. Jesus wanted Youth Minister David Noland Dr. Jim McCollough, Pastor 3rd & James, Mayetta, 966-2690/364-3262 John the Baptist to baptize Him. But Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Worship service 10:45 a.m. Worship Confessions 30 minutes before mass. John tried to stop Him, saying, “Why 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon service First United Methodist Church do you come to me to be baptized? I www.jacocatholics.org Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Pastor Nancy Crowl • 1401 W. 4th • 364-3275 St. Thomas Episcopal Church need to be baptized by you!” Bucks Grove UM Church Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 512 Wisconsin, Holton • Rev. Ray Hartjen People were coming to John the Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 234-4243 10:15 a.m. Worship Services on 2nd & 4th Sunday Baptist to be baptized and were con- Sunday: 9 a.m. Church service [email protected] Christ’s Church Holton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Sunday Services: 9 a.m. fessing their sins. So, why did Jesus Post Service Fellowship Breakfast want to be baptized? He was sinless Southern Heights Clubhouse • Pastor Jon Hanna 12350 214th Rd., Holton • 364-4279 Information 364-4029 Sunday Public Talk: 10 a.m. • jw.org 785-224-8798 and John knew He was sinless. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hoyt United Methodist Church [email protected] In verse 15, Jesus said, “Let it be 9 a.m. Worship Rev. Bev McCurdy • (c) 785-220-0711 Soldier Christian Church this way for now. We should do all New Life Church of the Nazarene Sunday School: 9 a.m. • 10 a.m. Worship 834-5750 things that are God’s will.” So John 209 New York Ave. 364-3642 • Rev. 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Jesus Christ came into 306 5th St., Wetmore • Pastor Father Hammes Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Pentecostal Church Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional Service 3.5 miles south of Holton on U.S. 75 the world to identify with all men, Confessions: 30 min. prior to mass 9:15 a.m. Cowboy Church Pastor Steve Cappleman • 364-2416 thereby identifying with sin. Jesus Trinity Lutheran Church 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school approved of John’s ministry and lat- 401 Cheyenne er He Himself was crucified for the Website - circlevillechristian.com 10:15 a.m. Worship service Email - [email protected] Larkinburg Christian Church Pastor Brian Stark 364-2206/364-2029 exact same thing. Circleville United Methodist Rev. Mark Armstrong Sunday School: 9 a.m. We should be helping to make dis- Pastor: Charlotte Milroy 234-4243 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Worship: 10 a.m. ciples for Jesus. We are supposed to Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Church service Wetmore Bible Church identify with the message, the Savior Community of Christ Church Mayetta Christian Church 217 Iowa St., Wetmore and His church regardless of discrim- 512 Wisconsin • Pastor Dean Sharp Ernest Coleman - Pastor Pastor Gary Heitz • 866-2444 ination as long as we’re all in accord Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Sunday: Fellowship & Waffles: 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school (for all ages) with Jesus. By being baptized, Jesus Delia Presbyterian Church Sunday school: 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Worship Hour 514 Jackson St. • Rev. Doug Phenix Prayer Circle: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Children's Church • 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study was presenting Himself as the Mes- Sunday: 10 a.m. Morning worship Worship service - 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. siah – the Savior of the World. Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study Check sign board for other events. 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It’s a normal 11 a.m. Worship service Rev. Charlene Banes, Pastor Seth Montgomery, Pastor response – we are loved by Christ; Lunch following the service Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Sunday: 9 a.m. Sun. school • 10 a.m. Worship service therefore, we should love back. 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Service 10:15 a.m. SS, Adult Bible Class Whiting United Methodist In order to be baptized, we have to Evangel United Methodist Church Bible Study: Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Rev. Caren Loper make the decision to follow Christ. 227 Pennsylvania Ave. • 364-3834 Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: 10 a.m. Education• 11 a.m. Worship Sun.: 8:50 a.m. Life Journey (contemporary service) Our Lady of the Snows Church New Hope Family Church There has to come a time in our lives 10 a.m. Sunday school Fr. 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Questions call Marclare 785-939-4505 “To enrich the health and lives of the people we serve” THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 6 SPORTS Monday Cobras RV Panthers qualify qualify for 3A State Baseball for 8 First round game against familiar foe Nemaha Central By Michael Powls Panthers and he pitched a shuout, The Royal Valley Panthers base- too. He went all seven innings and ball team is headed to the Class 3A gave up just three hits, three walks events State Baseball Tournament at Man- and had 11 strikeouts. hattan’s KSU stadium for the first Batting for the Panthers, Tim Mar- time in school history. tin had one walk and was hit by a The Panthers (15-8) have been pitch (in the fifth inning). at state SPORTS Wednesdayseeded No. 8 in the state tourney Derrick Barger had one hit (a and will play No. 1 Nemaha Central double in the first inning) and a (20-1) in the first round at 11 a.m. on run scored (in the fifth inning) and track Thursday, May 26. was hit by a pitch (in the seventh in- No. 4 seed Wellsville (18-3) will ning). play No. 5 seed Council Grove (16- Zack Lux had two walks. Nick Eh- By David Powls 5) at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday. rhart had one RBI (in the fourth in- Jackson Heights Cobras will be No. 2 seed Whitewater-Remington ning), Schultz had one hit (in the first competing in eight events at the (17-2) will play No. 7 seed Galena inning) and Fenske had two hits (one Class 2A State Track Meet set for (16-7) at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. in the second inning and one in the May 27-28 at Wichita. No. 3 seed Larned (18-3) will play fourth inning both singles) and one The following Cobras qualified No. 6 seed Cheney (16-7) at 5:45 run scored (in the second inning). for the State Track Meet on Friday, p.m. on Thursday. “We told the boys before both May 20, at the Valley Heights Re- If Royal Valley wins its first game, games that we were going to win. gional Track Meet, by placing in the it would play at 11 a.m. on Friday Ternes said. “It was up to them by top four of their events: against the winner of the Wellsville- how much.” Boys Division Council Grove game. Coach Ternes had a lot of good *Westin Jacobsen, 400-meter The third place game is scheduled things to say about his players af- dash, 52.10, second place. for 3:30 p.m. on Friday while the (Dyke of Republic County won ter winning the regional crown. Holton’s Brady Forrester, shown above, delivers a pitch to a Jeff-West batter in Thursday’s re- championship game is set for 5:45 Zack Lux CF – Four-year start- this event in 51.54). gional tournament game. Forrester pitched in relief in the game. Holton’s Austin Hess, shown p.m. on Friday. *Westin Jacobsen, 200-meter below, was the starting pitcher in the game. He pitched four innings. Photos by Michael Powls Royal Valley had to beat perennial er in center field, played football dash, 24.38, second place. 3A power Silver Lake Thursday to and was a state wrestling quali- (Thompson of Washington County win the Rossville regional. fier. Zack is a team captain. won this event in 24.05). “Our motto this year was it is not Derrick Barger SS – Four year *4x400 relay, Westin Jacobsen, how you start but how you finish.” starter at shortstop and pitched Jason Parker, Dalton Chartier and Holton falls to Jeff-West in regional said Royal Valley head baseball well for us this spring. Played Mason Hamilton, 3:36.89, fourth By David Powls game to Holton’s five. Jeff-West also nine runs. coach Scott Ternes after the Panthers football and basketball. place. won the regional over Silver Lake. (The Republic County relay won Topeka-Hayden won the Meriden- had six errors in the game to two for Brady Forrester pitched 1.1 inning, Noah Hart 3B, 2B – Four-year Jeff West Class 4A, DII baseball re- Holton. walked five, allowed three hits and “Throughout the year, we learned starter on the infield, also on the this event in 3:32.41). from each loss and grew stronger,’’ *Wyatt Olberding, triple jump, gional tournament on Thursday and Austin Hess was the starting six runs. mound, played football and was a moves on to the state tournament set pitcher for Holton and pitched four For Jeff West, Callahan pitched six coach Ternes said. 42’4’’, first place. The Panthers shutout the Eagles 1- state qualifier in wrestling. Noah Girls Division for May 26-27 at Emporia. innings. He struckout one batter, innings, struckout six, walked three, is also one of our team captains. Other regional tournament win- walked seven, allowed six hits and gave up five hits and five runs. 0. Derek Linn started on the hill for *Faith Little, 1,600-meter run, the Panthers. Linn pitched the full Nick Ehrhart 1B – Three-year 5:35.09, second place. ners in Class 4A, DII headed to the starter at first base, played foot- state tournament are Baxter Springs, game and gave up just three hits, one (Shippy of Herington won this walk, five strikeouts and no runs. ball and basketball and is our event in 5:30.99). Wichita-Collegiate, Russell/Vic- toria, Goodland, Pratt, KC Bishop Batting for the Panthers, Noah third team captain. *Faith Little, 800-meter run, Hart had two hits (a single to left Garrett Schultz OF – Three- 2:22.71, second place. Ward and Rock Creek. In the four-team regional at Mer- field in the fifth inning and oneto year starter in the outfield and (Shippy of Herington won this right center field in the seventh in- event in 2:22.44). iden, Hayden beat Santa Fe Trail in was in the team’s top four pitch- the first round by the score of 5-4 ning), one walk and one RBI in the ing rotation. Played football. *1,600-meter relay – Faith Little, seventh inning). Abby Williams, Trinity McMahon while Jeff-West beat Holton in the Brooks McClane C – Three- tain, 15-5. Garrett Schultz had one walk and and Karly Dieckmann, 4:16.19, sec- scored the only run of the game (in year starter behind the plate. ond place. In the championship game, Hayden Leads the team by example on beat Jeff-West by the score of 8-2. the seventh inning). (Heritage Christian won this relay Hayden Fenske had one hit (in the the field. in 4:15.54). For the Holton Wildcats, the loss to Jeff-West ended a season in which fifth inning). Derek Linn 3B, OF – Two-year *Abby Williams, high jump, 5’, “It is an absolutely amazing feel- starter, has done a fantastic job tied for third. the team had a far amount of success and finished with an 8-10 overall re- ing going to state.” said Ternes. “This on the mound this spring. (Saunders of Valley Heights won group has been working for this day this event with a height of 5’2’’). cord. Hayden Fenske 2B, SS – Three The Wildcats were the only team for the last four years. They endured year starter at 2B, played foot- Washington County won the boys a 1-19 season as sophomores and division team competition while in the Big Seven League this year to ball. beat Nemaha Central. continued to inprove as juniors and Valley Heights won the girls team here we are today.” Kyle Stithem OF – Three year competition. “I am very proud of my guys,’’ starter in the OF, played football Team scores are listed below: said Wildcat head coach Joe Purcell and basketball. after the last game. “They battled all --- Boys Division –Washington The Panthers beat the Rossville Tim Martin DH – First year County 137, Republic County 106, year long, when things were good and when things were not so good. Bulldogs in the second game of the starter, has done a nice job in the Maranatha Academy 60, Jefferson regional tournament on Wednesday, DH role. North 50, Burlingame 42, Jackson We will miss the leadership of this year’s seniors and we wish them 2-0. Heights 35, Valley Heights 33, Her- Hart started on the mound for the ington 31, McLouth 25, Wabaunsee nothing but the best.’’ 12, Northern Heights 10, KC Chris- Jeff-West took a 2-0 lead after the tian 9, Valley Falls 8. first inning in the regional game. Af- Girls Division – Valley Heights ter three innings, Jeff West led 4-0. 100, Wabaunsee 66, Marantha Acad- The Wildcats battled back in the RV to compete in 5 emy 66, Herington 58, Washington fourth inning by scoring all five of County 49, Heritage Christian 48, its runs. Brady Mulroy and Parker Jefferson North 44, Republic County Zeller both tallied an RBI in that in- events at State Track 34, Jackson Heights 33.5, Northern ning. Heights 28, Horton 10, McLouth 7, Holton’s 5-4 lead was shortlived, however, as Jeff-West plated three By David Powls run, 2:29.80, second place. (Lexia Troy 5, Burlingame 4.5, Valley Falls Jamison of Perry-Lecompton won 2 and KC Christian 1. runs in the fifth and four more in the Royal Valley Panthers will be seventh. competing at the Kansas Class 3A the event in 2:28.52). --- *Rebekah Scholz, 1,600-meter The state track meet for all classes Mulroy batted 2-4 in the game. State Track and Field Champion- Aaron Bain batted 2-3 and Zeller ships at Wichita on Friday and Sat- run, 5:38.84, second place. (Eliza- will be held at Wichita State Univer- beth Kettler of Hiawatha won the sity’s Cessna Stadium May 27-28. batter 1-3. urday (May 27-28) in five events. Jeff-West collected nine hits in the The Panthers had the following event in 5:36.76). track team members qualify for state *4x400 meter relay (Madison Bis- on Friday, May 20, by placing in the sell, Rebekah Scholz, Kayla Vessar top four of their events at the region- and Jaycee Ernzen, 4:14.26, second ------al track and field meet hosted by the place. (The Silver Lake relay team school. won this event in 4:13.07). Girls Division *4x800 meter relay – Bissell, Holton softball *Kathryn Hanshaw, 3,200-meter Scholz, Vessar and Ernzen, 10:32.64, run, 12:35.83, second place. fourth place. led 5-0 after three (Elizabeth Kettler of Hiawatha --- won the event in 12:30.17). Seneca/Nemaha Center won the innings vs. Hayden Boys Division girls team competition and Silver *Lucas Broxterman, high jump. Lake won the boys team competi- Holton’s Gracie Frakes, 6’5’’, first place. tion. shown batting at left, un- *Lucas Broxterman, long jump, Team results are listed below. loads on a pitch during re- 20’3.25’’, fourth place. Girls team scores – Seneca/Nema- gional softball action here (Tucker Kimball of Osage City ha Central 126, Silver Lake 91, on Wednesday. The Wild- won this event at 21’.50’’). Marysville 54, Hiawatha 50, Sabetha cats lost a heartbreaker to *Doren Rupnicki, discus throw, 45, St. Marys 42, Atchison County 144’6’’, first place. Community 34, Atchison-Maur Hill Hayden in eight innings, 12- 28, Rossville 18, Oskaloosa 17, Per- 10. Photo by Michael Powls *Jarrett Roy, javelin throw, 166’7’’, fourth place. ry-Lecompton 14, Royal Valley 12, (Logan Wolfley of Silver Lake won Eskridge-Mission Valley 11, Osage this event with a throw of 193’2’’). City 9 and Easton-Pleasant Ridge 7. -- Boys team scores – Silver Lake 98, Royal Valley also had the follow- Seneca/Nemaha Central 70, Sabetha HHS softball falls in 8-inning regional game ing track team members nearly qual- 44, Oskaloosa 43, Wathena-River- ify for state at its regional meet: side 40. Osage City 40, Rossville 40, By Brian Sanders shutout of Mount Academy demon­ Holton held a 5-0 lead, but Hayden “We didn’t do anything haphaz­ Girls Division Royal Valley 31.5, Eskridge-Mission After blasting past a bewildered strated that, he said, with Holton overtook Bond and the Lady Cats ardly, which I was proud of,” Dei­ *Kathryn Hanshaw, 1,600-meter Valley 29, Easton-Pleasant Ridge 27, Mount Academy team to begin scoring 12 runs in the first inning in the next two innings, blasting six trich said. “But we had a couple run, 5:47.17, sixth place. Atchison-Maur Hill 24, St. Marys KSHSAA Class 4A Division II re­ and 8 runs in the second, while runs in the fifth and two in the sixth of situations where we could have *Macy Putnam, 300-meter hur- 23, Perry-Lecompton 18.5, Marys- gional softball playoffs, Holton High sophomore pitcher Sarah Bond was to take a 9-6 lead. pushed a run across, and it just didn’t dles, 51.35, fifth place. ville 17, Hiawatha 11 and Atchison School’s Lady Cats softball team able to retire all nine MA batters she Holton rebounded in the bottom happen.” Boys Division County Community 2. lost an extra-innings final playoff to faced. of the sixth with four runs to provide Although Wednesday’s games *Lucas Broxterman, 300-meter --- longtime rival Topeka Hayden in a “They were really young and senior relief pitcher Quinn Hola- marked the end of an era for Holaday hurdles, 42.98, fifth place. (Dillion game that Holton head coach John hadn’t played a lot,” Deitrich said of day with some run support. Hayden and Mackenzie Moore, Deitrich said Grother of Oskaloosa won this event The state track meet for all classes Deitrich said was “ESPN-worthy.” the MA team. “We put a lot of balls tied it at 10 in the seventh and took he felt good about the way his team in 40.64). is held at ’s The playoff games, held Wednes- in play against them, and it snow- it into extra innings, scoring two in grew over the season and expressed *Garrett Hicks, pole vault, 12’, Cessna Stadium. day at Holton’s Chandler Field, saw balled on them a little bit.” the eighth for the right to advance to optimism for the 2017 season. fifth place, (Caleb Bradley of Nema- the Lady Cats closing their 2016 sea- Five of Holton’s 20 runs were state play. “Every year’s a different kind ha Central won this event at 13’6’’). son record two games above .500, scored by junior Casi VanAusdall, Leading the Lady Cats in bat- of chemistry experiment,” he said. --- Pep rally set both in terms of their Big Seven who had a home run and a double in ting in this game was sophomore “You bring in some youth, some Atchison County Community (Ef- League record (12-10) and overall the game. Freshman Lauryn Moore catcher Annalyss Phillips, who was strong personalities and some kids fingham) had the following track (8-6). Deitrich said the finishing re- added another four runs on two hits a single short of hitting for the cycle who haven’t played a lot, and you see team members qualify for state at the cord for the year proves that the 2016 and Bond picked up a pair of RBI. and scored five RBI, while Holaday how they’re going to respond and fit Royal Valley regional: Royal Valley will host a com- season was “a year of growth.” Deitrich suggested that the Lady also added a home run and two RBI. in… I think we’ll be better next year Girls Division munity-wide pep rally at 7 p.m. on “We were really, really young, and Cats’ two-inning run explosion was Bond also did well in the baserun- because of what our younger players *Jaycee Ernzen, 400-meter dash, Wednesday to wish the state bound we got better as the season went by,” intended to save the team’s energy ning department, picking up a pair of had to offer this year.” 1:02.44, third place. (Marissa Bates baseball team and track athletes he said. “We played our best softball for the regional playoff game against stolen bases, while VanAusdall and of Silver Lake won the event in good luck. The rally will be held at at the end.” Hayden, which started out well for senior Mackenzie Moore stole one 1:02.02). the high school gymnasium in Hoyt. Wednesday’s, three-inning, 20-0 Holton. After the first three innings, base each. *Madison Bissell, 800-meter THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 7 Holton’s Haussler competing Wildcats qualify for 4A State Track Meet in four events at 4A State Golf today Three Holton Wildcat tracksters 400-meter run with a time of Full results from the region- By Brian Sanders which are a “very challenging part” team to Ulysses, since the top two earned the right to compete at state 51.7 seconds. First place went to al track meet at Eudora will be Holton High School sophomore of the course, Kurt Haussler said. teams at regional qualify for state. track and field events set for this Miege’s Weber, with a time of printed in Wednesday’s Holton AJ Haussler shot an impressive 84 “He played very solid golf on his The elder Haussler said that while Friday and Saturday at Cessna Sta­ 51.361. Recorder. on a challenging Wamego Country first nine holes and found a rhythm Wednesday’s tournament was the dium in Wichita. Karn finished the 100-meter Scoring Club course to qualify as an indi­ on his second nine with some mo­ end of the line for Brandt, May, Nel- Mason Strader qualified in two hurdles in 16.08 seconds, behind Class 4A Regional Track vidual for state golf competition his mentum-saving pars and then bird­ son and Rose, he and coaches Don state events — the 800-meter and first-place finisher Carter of Kan- Eudora High School second straight year during the re- ies on two of his final four holes, Swisher and Dennis Tegethoff were 1,600-meter runs, finishing third sas City Sumner, who finished in May 20, 2016 gional competition on Wednesday. including a 15-foot birdie putt on his still proud of the progress they had in each at regional — while Will 14.97 seconds. Boys team scores: Miege 116, “AJ is proud to compete for last hole to shoot 39 on his second made over the past four years. Wright qualified with a fourth- Karn will be the first Wildcat Basehor-Linwood 68, De Soto 63, Holton again in the state tournament nine,” the elder Haussler said of his “All of them are going to go on in place finish in the 400-meter dash to participate in state track events Baldwin 49, KC Piper 46, Ton- and wishes his teammates were also son’s course work. great things in life,” Haussler said. and Holly Karn qualified with a this weekend when preliminary ganoxie 37, Eudora 29, Hayden going to be playing with him,” said AJ’s final score put him in a tie Scoring third-place finish in the 100-meter rounds for the 100-meter hurdles 28, Wamego 23, Clay Center 22, his father, Assistant Coach Kurt with Buhler’s Grant Burr for a Class 4A Regional Golf Tourna­ hurdles at regional competition on begin at 9 a.m. Friday. Then, at Atchison 20, KC-Sumner 18, Haussler, noting today’s state Class ninth-place medal, sending the two ment Friday in Eudora. 10:45 a.m., Wright will compete Holton 16, Jefferson West 12, 4A golf tournament is being held at of them into a playoff, where both Wamego Country Club Strader’s third-place finish in in preliminary rounds in the 400- Rock Creek 10, KC Ward 1. Bentwood Golf Course in Ulysses. golfers made par on the opening May 18, 2016 the 800 came at a time of 2:01.92, meter dash. Finals in both events Girls team scores: Baldwin 146, The younger Haussler qualified in- hole, Kurt Haussler said. On the Team results: 1. Wamego 316, behind first-place finisher Hodge are set for Saturday. Clay Center 72, Miege 55, KC dividually with his 10th-place finish, second hole, the younger Haussler 2. Buhler 336, 3. McPherson 338, of De Soto, who finished the run Meanwhile, Strader will be busy Piper 55, Tonganoxie 45, KC Sum- it was reported. made a 30-foot par putt to extend the 4. Abilene 358, 5. Topeka-Hayden in 1:58.72. Hodge also took first in on Saturday, participating in both ner 32, Hayden 30, Jefferson West As a team, Holton could man- playoff to a third hole. 368, 6. Jefferson West 382, 7. Clay the 1,600 with a time of 4:25.54, the 1,600-meter run finals at 2:05 29, De Soto 28, Eudora 16, Atchi- age only an eighth-place finish at “He told me the reaction of his Center 387, 8. Holton 389, 9. Santa while Strader took third with p.m., followed by the 800-meter son 15, Rock Creek 14, Holton 6, Wednesday’s regional playoff in teammates when he made the 30- Fe Trail 486, 10. Chapman n/a. 4:27.74. run finals at 5:30 p.m. All event Wamego 5. Wamego, where the host team and foot putt to extend the playoff was Individual results: 1. J. Lack- Wright finished fourth in the times are approximate. Buhler held the top two team scores one of the coolest things he has ex­ ey (McPherson) 69, 2. P. Waters at the end of the tournament, post­ perienced in playing golf,” Kurt (Wamego) 74, 3. C. Spears (Wamego) poned two days due to rain. Wednes- said. 78, 4. M. Willey (Abilene) 78, 5. R. day’s play also marked the end of After a 290-yard drive on the next Elder (Wamego) 78, 6. C. Ridder (Bu­ high school golf careers for seniors hole, AJ “hit a wedge to a 12-foot hler) 82, 7. B. Loader (Clay Center) Hayden May, Brian Nelson, Brandt and two-putt par,” while Burr made 83, 8. C. Cheek (McPherson) 83, 9. Rose and Kaden Brandt. a double bogey, the coach said. G. Burr (Buhler) 84, 10. K. Haussler The younger Haussler, however, That put the younger Haussler into (Holton) 84, 11. D. Schmitt (Buhler) performed well on Wamego’s 18- individual contention for state play 85, 12. L. Henricks (Buhler) 85. hole course, the back nine holes of while Burr continued on with his Other Holton players: 25. H. May RVHS completes its golf season By Ali Holcomb Cool Springs Golf Course in Seneca. We have a great group of golfers.” The Royal Valley High School Teammate Max Hennis, a junior, McClane said the team spent the golf team ended its season on shot a 161. weeks leading up to regionals work- Wednesday after competing in the Team scores: ing on different aspects of their Class 3A regional tournament hosted 1. Sabetha 329, 2. Maur-Hill game. by Nemaha Central at Seneca. Mount Academy 259, 3. Nemaha “They kept working and did not The Sabetha Bluejays dominated Central 376, 4. St. Marys 394, 5. quit,” he said. “It shows others that the day in the regional, as that team Marysville 467, 6. Hiawatha 491. they want to get better and that will came in first and earned a team spot Royal Valley did not have a four- trickle down to the younger groups at state. Sabetha had a four-man man team score since only two golf- and the new golfers coming up next score of 329, which was 30 strokes ers competed at the tournament. year.” under Maur-Hill Mount Academy, The Panthers started this season Humpert repeatedly had strong the second-place team. with Hennis as the only returning finishes in tournaments throughout Sabetha’s Jesse Burger took first letterwinner. Many on the team were the season. place at regionals, shooting a 77, fol- beginner golfers, and Coach Wil- “I think that Corey has potential lowed by Joe Ellenbecker of Marys- lie McClane said he was impressed in the future,” McClane said. “He is ville, who shot a 79; and Daniel De with their progress throughout the only a freshman, but every week his Luna of Maur-Hill Mount Academy season. scores kept improving.” Royal Valley baseball player Derek Linn is shown above as he gets ready to strike an oncoming who shot 80. “Overall, as a team, I am proud The Class 3A golf tournament has pitch vs. Osage City. Linn and his Panther teammates, have qualified for the state tourney. Panther freshman Corey Humpert of where we are going,” coach Mc- been set for today (Monday) at the Photo by Michael Powls scored 102 and took 22nd place at Clane said before regionals. “Each Salina Municipal Golf Course. the tournament, which was held at week the varsity keeps improving. RV Panther softball team finishes 20-3 ATHLETES By Ali Holcomb like that, it’s really hard to prepare The Royal Valley High School for.” OF THE WEEK softball team fell to the Oskaloosa The Panthers, who were the num- Royal Valley’s Noah Hart had a hand in Bears 13-0 in the final round of the ber one seed in the tournament, were the Panthers’ three regional tourney Class 3A regional tournament on supposed to play on Tuesday of last baseball victories. Against Osage City he Saturday in Oskaloosa. week, but due to the weather, their batted 2-3 and scored two runs, including This was the first time this sea- first game wasn’t played until- Fri the game-winner in the bottom of the son that the Panthers were unable day. seventh inning on a passed ball. Against to score against their opponent, as “It was a little frustrating,” he said. Rossville, Hart pitched a seven inning 2-0 Oskaloosa’s Haidyn Bassett had 12 “You get hyped to play and then all shutout. Against Silver Lake, he had two strikeouts and only allowed two hits of sudden it gets called off. We were hits and the game-winning RBI in a 1-0 during the game, which lasted five able to get a few more practices in, win. innings. but I was a little concerned how we The Bears hosted the tournament would come out and play that first Westin Jacobsen of Jackson Heights took last week with games rescheduled game, but they came out and hit the second in the 400-meter dash (52.10), multiple times due to rain. The Pan- ball all over the ball park and put thers had a bye in the first round and aside any doubts I might have.” second in the 200-meter (24.38) and was claimed an easy 16-1 victory in three Lafferty pitched the entire game part of the Cobras’ fourth place 4x400 innings on Friday against Pleasant against Pleasant Ridge, with four relay team at the Class 2A regional track Ridge before heading to the finals strikeouts and two walks and allow- meet. He qualified for state in all three Saturday against the Bears. ing just two hits. events. “I knew they were going to be a In that game, Maggie Schuetz had really tough match-up after watch- three hits in four at bats, including 418 West 5th St., PO Box 231, Holton, KS ing them play on Friday,” said RV a home run. She had three RBI and 785-362-9331 • 1-800-346-9084 coach Corey Katzer of Oskaloosa. scored three runs herself. Maggie www.giantcomm.net “We knew that, in order to win, we Schuetz also had a home run that were going to have to put some runs game. on the board early.” The Panthers ended their season The Bears, however, were the ones with a 20-3 record. to attack early, with a two-run homer “The girls have absolutely nothing in the top of the first. to be disappointed about. Over the “We’ve been such a good offen- last two years, they’ve gone 39-5,” sive team throughout the course of coach Katzer said. “They’ve been a the year that I didn’t think two runs talented group of players for a cou- would hold up, but unfortunately ple years, and I’d like for them to Taven Dick, currently a third-grade student at Central it did and they were able to put up experience a state tournament berth Elementary School in Holton, shown above, took first place quite a few more runs,” he said. but there are only eight teams in our in his division in the Kansas Greco/Freestyle Championships A home run by the Bears followed class that get to do that.” held recently in Hutchinson. Adding the trophy to his Folkstyle in the second inning, along with one Katzer said the team exceeded his Championship in March, Taven became a Triple Crown winner, run in the third inning, five in the expectations as a coach especially winning all three championships in his division in the same year. fourth and four in the fifth. since the team lost six starting se- Taven, who wrestles for the Jackson County Wrestling Club in “I told the girls after the game niors last year, including a starting Holton, is the son of Jesie Dick and Tayley Dick of Holton and the that they aren’t going to find another pitcher. The team claimed the Big grandson of Dave and Debbie Snyder of Holton, Clinton Dick of team in the state of Kansas that hits Seven league title this year, as well Mayetta and Tammy Martin of Delia. Submitted photo the ball like they do,” Katzer said. as last year. The team’s only seniors Erica Prusyer was the starting are Pruyser and first baseman Kate pitcher for the Panthers. She struck Hanson. out two, walked four and allowed “I’m really excited for next year eight hits and nine runs. Masey Laf- because we have a lot of people upcoming prep SPORTS ferty came in to replace Prusyer in coming back,” he said. “We need to the fourth inning. develop another pitcher, but I’m re- MONDAY, MAY 23: Class 4A State Golf Tournament – @ “They were hitting off Erica pretty ally, really excited to see what this Ulysses well so we brought Masey in to see if group can do.” she could hold them down,” he said. The Class 3A state tournament is THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MAY 26 & 27: Class 3A Boys “At that point, we were down eight set for Thursday and Friday this week Baseball State Tournament – KSU Stadium at Manhat- or nine runs so we knew it would in Manhattan and will include Wells- tan. Royal Valley vs. Nem. Central – 11 a.m. Thursday in be a tall task to come back. We just ville, Bluestem, Council Grove, Ri- wanted to try to make it a ball game verton, Lyons, Oskaloosa, Thomas first round game. again.” More Prep-Marian and Southeast of FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 27 & 28: Kansas State Prep Lafferty threw a total of 28 pitches Saline. from the circle. She allowed four Track and Field Championships. All Classes – WSU runs and three hits and walked one. Cessna Stadium. On offense, Lafferty and Ali Bry- an were the only Panthers to get a hit Sponsored by off Bassett. Bassett, who has signed a letter of intent to play softball at South Dako- ta State next year, had just one walk in 67 total pitches. “We knew she was going to pose a challenge for our batters,” coach NEWS TIP? CALL US AT 364-3141! Katzer said. “Unless you have some- one on your own team that throws THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 8 Rock budget discussed at recent commission meeting By Ali Holcomb of the budgeting situation. Bridges, Inc. of Newton, $440,981.20 could budget for the position. The county’s rock budget was In other business, according to the from Ebert Construction of Wamego, * Left their chamber at 2:20 p.m. given a boost recently after the Jack- minutes of May 9, the commission: $399,541.12 from King Construc- to view the old road and bridge shop. son County Commissioners agreed to * Met with Chad Phillips, Court- tion Company of Hesston and They returned at 3:30 p.m. transfer $20,000 from the road and house custodian, to discuss loaning $413,154.97 from Reece Construc- * Met with Pat Korte, emergency bridge fuel budget to cover expenses the Courthouse lawn mower to the tion Company, Inc. of Salina. management director, to discuss a re- related to purchasing and hauling road and bridge department to mow The commissioners did not take any quest from the Prairie Band Potawa- more road rock. grass at the new road and bridge action on the bids. tomi Nation for the county to recog- In April, the commissioners also shop. * Heard a weekly report from John nize the tribe’s burn permits. agreed to transfer $10,000 from the * Learned that the new proposed tire Kennedy, Banner Creek Reservoir di- The commissioners said they had fuel budget to help cover additional shop area at the new road and bridge rector. Revenues for the week of May no issues with people on the reserva- rock hauling expenses. shop will not be big enough to drive 1-7 were $4,472. tion burning as long as they follow With the pending tax lid set to take in larger machinery and trucks. Kennedy stated that he is in the pro- the same guidelines as other county effect next year, the commissioners The commissioners said they cess of installing 20 new fire rings to residents. – Janet Zwonitzer, Bill Elmer and would like the tire room to be big one of the campgrounds. Korte stated she would contact a Rob Ladner – told Eric Fritz and Earl enough to park the machines inside * Was introduced to Pam Brown, representative of the tribe to make During the recent Circleville Senior Citizen’s dinner, Jackson Bahret, road and bridge department the shop as the tires are being fixed who is the new director of the Del- sure that those living on the reserva- County Undersheriff Darrel Chapman (left) and deputy Heath co-supervisors, that they are con- or replaced. aware Valley Center for Indepen- tion are compliant with county regu- DeLany (right) played several songs on guitar for those in atten- Submitted photo cerned with the instability of the rock * Requested bids for lean-tos for dent Living in Horton. The program lations. dance. budget. large machinery to be parked under at serves Jackson, Brown, Atchison and * Discussed with County Attorney Fritz and Bahret said that since there the new shop. Doniphan counties. Shawna Miller about writing a let- are no longer any rock quarries oper- * Met with resident Ricky Hud- * Met with Laura Golden, who in- ter to CPA Mike Peroo, who is cur- Circleville seniors meet ating in the county, it’s difficult to get dleston to discuss the embankment troduced herself as the new director rently conducting the county’s audit By Barbara Hutchinson put on at the gym. It helps that there good rock into the county and that it’s at his property at 142nd and U Roads. of Developmental Services of Jack- from the 2014 budget year. The com- Secretary are three organizations volunteer- cheaper to contract another company Hudleston said he would like to see son County. missioners want to issue a cease and A group of 17 members and guests ing for Community Service Day to haul the rock for the county. the embankment “shaved down.” Commissioner Zwonitzer discussed desist order to Peroo and have him attended the May 16 meeting of the and 10 individuals helping from The commissioners said they under- * Met with residents Dianna and the possibility of having a contract forward on the appropriate informa- Circleville Senior Executives at the these groups. We are sending thank stand the need for rock on the county Douglass Keith who reported slick with DSJC to have a few of its clients tion to the Mize Houser & Company, Circleville Lodge Hall. There were you notes to the 10 Jackson Heights roads but they also don’t want to keep spots on 206th and X Roads. They work with the recycling center. P.A. no birthdays, but two anniversaries seniors, along with a photo of the reducing other budget line items, like also said that several areas of the * Met with Jackson County Sheriff The commissioners and Miller also were noted, Ginger and Jim Johnson group, in front of the gym. Thank the fuel budget, to cover the expense chip-and-seal on 198th Road needs to Tim Morse and Undersheriff Darrel discussed closing F Road from 182nd and Dennis and Barbara Hutchinson, you very much. of additional rock. be patched. It was discussed that large Chapman to discuss a preliminary to 186th Road. both on May 28. For new business, the group Bahret said the department is slow- equipment and semis use the chip- proposed draft budget for next year. * Signed a payroll change notice A treasurer’s report of $885.40 was signed a sympathy card for Claude ing down on hauling rock this year. and-seal road, which deteriorates the Morse proposed creating a new po- for Brian Roush, who was promoted given by Dixie. A bill was presented Rieschick. Also, it was voted to give The commissioners said they road faster. sition that would serve as a building to sergeant with the Jackson County for the meat and buns and will be a donation to the Jackson Heights weren’t questioning the co-supervi- * Opened bids for the replacement and vehicle maintenance person in Sheriff’s Office. paid. Also, a bill for supplies was Foundation in Betty’s memory. sors’ decision to purchase more rock, of the bridge at Q.4 and 275th Roads. order to save funding. * Adjourned the meeting at 4:52 presented. Claude and Betty were faithful at- but they just wanted them to be aware The bids included $407,468.72 from The commissioners agreed that they p.m. The flag salute was given and tendees of our Senior Executives, blessing by Dale Askren. For old and Betty will be missed. business, the group heard a report by The next meeting will be held on Ken, Dale, Sharon, Barbara, Dixie Monday, June 20, and it was voted to and Dennis about the May 9 Jackson have it at the Holton meal site. Heights Community Service Day. Heath DeLany and Darrel Chap- The 10 students did an excellent job man from the Jackson County Sher- and were given a grade of A-plus. iff’s Office entertained us with sing- Since the weather was rainy ing and playing guitars. One of our throughout the morning, a lot of the favorites was “American Soldier.” work was done inside, such as clean- Another was “Killing Time” and ing the gym and painting the Snack also “Going To Kansas City.” Shack. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 Also, a new screen door is being p.m. Freshmen head to FCCLA Nationals in San Diego By Tracer Fox need to start earlier and plan ahead for HHS Student Correspondent next year’s Star Event Competition.” Off to San Diego The competition took place in a go freshmen Lau- church in Meriden. Then they went ren Moore, Faith to Wichita at the Kansas Convention Holaday, Abbigail Center to present at state and qualify Hundley and Regan for Nationals. Baum. They will be The group will travel to San Diego going to San Diego, in July, along with family members Calif., because they and sponsor Amy Oldehoeft. made it to nation- als for an FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) competition. Baum and Moore did a life Event planning project centered on a Jus- tin Bieber Sweet 16 Birthday Party. Hundley and Holaday qualified for nationals with a food innovations proj- ect. “For the competition, we created a recipe for quinoa sandwich patties and modified it several times. We put all of our data and information on a poster board that we presented at district and state competition,” Hundley said. “We spent a lot more time than we thought we would creating the presentation. We started work for district in Novem- ber and still had last minute things to do the night before competition. We Public Notice

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PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016 in conjunction with the regular Potawatomi Plan Board meeting. The hearing will be held in the We-Ta-Se Building Confer- ence Room, located at 15434 K Road (just south of Fire Station) at 6:00 P.M. on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation. This hearing concerns a special use permit for a mobile housing unit at the address of 7515 174th Road, Mayetta, KS. The applica- tion is filed by Shelby and Wendy Cook for a tract of approximately 10 acres more or less as hereby described, situated in the County of Jackson, State of Kansas: A tract of land located in the North half of the Northwest Quar- ter of Section 16, Township 8 South, Range 14 East of the 6th P.M., Jackson County Kansas All persons interested in the above premises, and all persons owning property in the neighbor- hood, who desire to be heard either in favor of or against said Special Use Permit are invited to appear either in person or to be represented by agent or at- torney.

Please contact the Potawatomi Planning Office at 785-966-2946 for further information. L39t6 THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016, PAGE 9 Area students graduate from Cloud County The spring 2016 commencement ceremonies at Cloud County Com- munity College were held May 13 at the Concordia campus. Students completing the degree requirements were eligible to participate in the spring 2016 commencement. Local students completing degree requirements included: • Jennifer Hamlin of Holton com- pleted the requirements to earn the Associate of Science degree at CCCC. • Kyle Shumaker of Wetmore completed the requirements to earn the Associate of Science degree at CCCC. Cloud County Community College (CCCC) is one of 26 public two-year Members of the Porcupines kindergarten Holton Parks & Rec soccer team are (front row, from community and technical colleges left) Ethan Noel, Gage Holiday, Tristen Schlodder, Kensley Ingels, Zoe Schuetz, Michael Willcott, in Kansas and is coordinated by the Colden Peek and Stephanie Crawford. Coaches are Jennifer Willcott (left) and Dayna Peek (right). . CCCC’s Photo by Ali Holcomb service area encompasses a 12-county area primarily in north central Kansas with its two physical campuses in Concordia and Junction City. Straight Arrows meet By Samantha Wilson The April meeting of the Straight Arrows 4-H Club was led by the ju- nior officers. Cailin called the meet- ing to order and handed it over to Shelby to do the roll call. A total of 27 members answered the question, “What do you plan to do this sum- mer?” to show that they were at the meeting. Several members shared some- thing important that has happened. The club got updates from each committee. A report was given from the council meeting about a lot of fair changes. A community leader reminded club members of deadlines and upcoming events as fair time gets closer. Mem- Members of the Thunder kindergarten Holton Parks & Rec soccer team are (front row, from left) bers signed up for fair concession Evangeline Decker, Gracie White, Marley Nickelson, Mickenzie Schlodder, (back row, from left) stand shifts. Project talks were given Sawyer Shupe, Zane Montgomery, Jaden Woltje and Xander Eisenbarth. Photo by Ali Holcomb and the meeting was adjourned. AreaArea HealthHealth AndAnd MedicalMedical DirectoryDirectory

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