INSIDE SALUTE EMPORIA, KANSAS Check out Hometown of this week’s Jodie Fund community Holton Recorder subscriber calendar! for 10 years. CSering the acson ounty ommunity for years See page 2. Volume 153, Issue 2 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, January 8, 2020 14 Pages $1.00 Raise New EMS OK’d contract for city approved By Ali Holcomb The Jackson County Commissioners have entered workers the county into a new three- By Brian Sanders year contract with Jackson Full-time City of Holton County EMS for ambulance employ­ees will be getting an services at a rate of $352,000 average raise of about 3 percent per year. in 2020, following Holton City The three commissioners Commissioners’ ap­proval of a unanimously approved the salary and wage schedule for contract during their meet- the coming year at their first ing Monday. The new rate is meeting of the new year on $50,000 less than what was Monday. allocated to the business in Commissioners voted 4-0 to 2019. ap­prove the updated salary and The county’s three-year con- wage schedule that included tract with Jackson County EMS what Holton City Manager expired at the end of 2019 and Kerwin McKee said amounted it included $302,000 in funding to a 72-cents-per-hour raise, or for 2017, $352,000 for 2018 $64,014.50 in new money for and $402,000 for 2019. the year, for permanent full-time Brent Teter and Jay Watkins, city employees. Commissioner owners and operators of Mari­lyn Watkins was absent Jackson County EMS, present- from Mon­day’s meeting. ed two contract options to the The wage schedule also commissioners last July. included a 20-cents-per-hour The first contract option- in increase for all permanent cluded a five-year contract part-time employees and a flat through 2024 at a rate of 3-percent increase for the city $402,000 per year. attorney, city treasurer, fire The second five-year contract chief, animal­ control officer, proposed included $452,000 in municipal court judge, Public Holton Elementary School preschool students (from left) Cass Dillon and Juvon Davis demonstrate the pretzel 2020 and $502,000 each year Wholesale Water Supply technique that helps students relax and breathe when they are having trouble with their emotions. Student Avery after through 2024. District 18 general manager Hundley (at right) is shown holding a blanket that illustrates other techniques used in Kelli Thompson’s classroom With the additional funds in and operations manager and to help students regulate their emotions. The techniques are a part of a conscious discipline course being taught for the proposed second contract, the commissioners themselves, free this winter to parents and staff members at HES. Photo by Ali Holcomb Teter and Watkins said the sec- totaling $2,530 in new money. ond ambulance provided for McKee said the city’s the county would have been budget for fiscal year 2020 had fully staffed by 2021. included an increase­ in the base Free parenting classes being offered at HES The commissioners rejected pay schedule that would cover By Ali Holcomb their optimal brain state,” said is the optimal state for problem- “This is for any parent who both contracts and proposed a cost of living allowance­ of Holton Elementary School Karen Williams, HES principal. solving and learning.” feels frustrated. There are skills a new three-year contract that up to 6 percent, or $128,029, is offering a free nine-week The class is being offered at Williams said that it’s you can take home right away was approved unanimously including full and part-time parenting class this winter to two different times at HES. One important for students who are and use that will help make on Monday that included employees and overtime pay for help both students and adults will be held from 3:30 p.m. to in a survival or emotional state to your life easier,” she said. “A $352,000 in funding for the all employees. regulate their thoughts and 5 p.m. on Monday afternoons identify how they feel and what big piece is creating a school next three years. Jackson Commissioner Tim Morris emotions. from Jan. 13 to March 16. The they need to do to become calm family. The students care for County EMS also approved said he would prefer a The course, “Conscious other will be held from 9 a.m. to and “back to a thinking state.” and communicate with each the contract. 2.5-percent pay in­crease for Discipline: Building Resilient 10:30 a.m. on Friday mornings “A lot of time bad behaviors other. They see each other as As part of the new contract, full-time employees, or 60 cents Schools and Homes” by Dr. from Jan. 17 to March 27. come from not knowing how to people. I think a lot of the hurt Jackson County EMS will pro- per hour, rather than the 3-per­ Becky Bailey, will include The course covers the cope with an emotion,” Williams that happens between people vide one fully staffed primary cent increase, but noted that video-based training and seven skills of discipline, said. “By teaching very young is when we have tunnel vision. ambulance in Holton. A sec- he didn’t­ “want to vote against workbooks for both parents and which include composure, kids to stop, take a breath and Conscious discipline teaches ond ambulance will also be a pay increase”­ and eventually HES staff who participate. encouragement, assertiveness, deal with their emotions, I’ve our kids how to connect to each located in Jackson County that accepted the proposed 3-percent “The course will equip choices, empathy, positive intent seen such a change in how kids other and that our actions affect will be staffed with on-duty raise. educators and parents alike with and consequences. respond to different situations. others.” personnel 64 hours per week. Commissioner Mike a foundational understanding of “When anyone starts to get They are now calm and can Several HES teachers The remainder of the staffing Meerpohl noted that while he the conscious discipline brain a strong emotion, our brain is think things through instead of participated in the course last for the second ambulance will favored the 3-percent raise for full- state model and how to create triggered into a survival state,” being upset.” year and are implementing the be on-call, Watkins and Teter timers, he sug­gested that rather safe, connected and problem- Williams said. “When we’re in Williams said the skills and strategies in their classroom. said. solving environments that allow a survival state, we have to get strategies offered in the course are Continued to Page 14 adults and kids to function in back to executive state, which valuable for students of any age. Continued to Page 8 Continued to Page 14 2019 in review: September through December The final four months of 2019 high school addition­ more than The Prairie Band Potawatomi were an eventful time in Holton a decade ago can be fixed, but Tribal Council is interested in and Jackson County, as this the energy cost savings for the moving­ forward with several review of the top stories of that district, if any, will be minimal.­ economic development studies period from the pages of The The Holton City Commission to possibly develop­ the east side Holton Recorder demonstrates. this month approved an of U.S. Highway 75 along 150th This is the third of a three-part ordinance authorizing­ Sunday Road. The council is working review of the year. sales of package liquor and on an updated feasibility study, cereal malt beverage in the city. as well as an economic impact • September The ordinance will not take study, for that area. Holton Farm and Home, effect until after the expiration located at the corner of U.S. of a 61-day protest period, it • October Highway 75 and Sixth Street was noted. The proposed transmission in Holton, has closed its doors. The city commission also line route for the recently The store opened in March of authorized­ the issuance of approved NextEra­ Energy 1973 and was purchased in 1978 “hospital loan anticipation Resources wind farm in by Wally and Julie Hawthorne, revenue bonds” in the amount Nemaha County includes areas who op­erated the store until its of $14,615,000 for the Holton in northern Jackson County, closing. Community Hospital expan­ and the Jackson County Ruth Weber is now serving as sion project, in anticipation Commission met with NextEra the new assistant superintendent of a loan from USDA Rural representatives to discuss­ the proposed transmission line for and director­ of curriculum at Development for the hospital’s Jackson County Arts members Katie Morris (right) and April Lemon helped Holton USD 336. For the past expansion project. the approved 132-site wind farm. put together this clay mural that was installed this week at Beck Bookman Li- seven years, Weber served as Hospital officials presided brary. The mural consists of more than 90 tiles promoting the library and en- the assistant superintendent at over the breaking of ground If and when the case of Jacob Ewing­ returns to Jackson couraging reading that were put together by Jackson County Arts members, Oklahoma Bible Academy in this month for the expansion Jackson Heights students and others. Photo by Brian Sanders Enid, Okla. project, and hospital­ CEO County Dis­trict Court for retrial, The first phase of heating Carrie Saia expressed gratitude­ District Court Judge Norbert and cooling improvements at to all who helped the hospital Marek said he would not Book-themed mural now on display Holton High School was noted raise funds for the expansion, as preside over that retrial. District this month by the Holton school well as the late Cathleen Reed Judge Jeff Elder was appointed By Brian Sanders on the east side of the library, such as “Reading Takes You board, which took a tour of the for her ef­forts to make sure the to preside over Ewing’s retrial.­ Every year, the Jackson and librarian Amy Austin Places” and “Through Art We new chiller unit and some of the expansion went forward. The Jackson County County Arts group sets said she couldn’t be happier Grow.” Other tiles honor the new unit ventilators­ located in The presence of harmful Commission announced it its sights on some kind of about Beck Bookman’s latest library and Kansas. third floor classrooms.­ blue-green algae at Elkhorn would host three spe­cial community art project, ac­ addition. Morris said she considered Teachers in the Jackson Lake in Holton’s Rafters Park evening meetings in Netawaka, cording to group member “I love it,” Austin said of using clay for the mural, since it Heights school district will has prompted the Kansas Holton and Hoyt to discuss Katie Mor­ris. the mural.­ “It turned out better is a medium­ that “people don’t receive a five-percent­ base Department of Health and the .4 percent retailers’ sales “Typically, we do something than I imagined­ it would.” get too many opportunities to salary increase as part of a Environment (KDHE) to up­ tax, which they hope county dur­ing Quilts in the Courtyard, The mural features more use.” Members of the Jackson ratified teacher salary contract grade a “water watch” at the voters will renew at the Nov. but we thought it would be fun than 90 clay tiles, many County Arts group — in­ for the 2019-20 school year, lake to a warning, and city 5 general election for another­ to make something permanent of which were created­ to cluding April Lemon of More according to the contract as officials recommend­ that all seven years. this year,” Morris said. celebrate books ranging from Than Lemons and her husband approved this month by the contact with water in the lake That “something the Bible and Laura Ingalls John — began­ crafting the USD 335 Board of Education. should be avoided. Continued to Page 8 permanent,” a book-themed Wilder’s “Little House On The tiles, along with students­ from The JH board also learned mural crafted from modeling Prairie” to Margaret Mitchell’s Morris’ art classes at Jackson this month that issues with the clay, is now on display at “Gone With The Wind” and Heights. THURSDAY’S FORECAST Beck Bookman Library as Stephen King’s “It,” while geothermal­ heat pump system R O Continued to Page 14 installed during­ construction of part of the new “Wi-Fi bar” others displayed messages the Jackson Heights middle and Look for the complete forecast on page 2.

 





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HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 2 Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: COMMUNITY CALENDAR PAY CASH Thursday, Jan. 9 Building on Main Street in Ef- *7 p.m. Cancer Companions *4 p.m. WMS basketball vs. *7:30 a.m. Wetmore Cardinal fingham. meeting at Trinity Lutheran Onaga. AND SAVE Kiddos. *High school state band and Church, 401 Cheyenne Ave., *4:30 p.m. JHMS boys bas- *9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topeka farm orchestra auditions at Salina. Holton. For more information, ketball vs. Oskaloosa. show, held at Stormont-Vail contact Marcia Coufal at (785) *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- 3¢/GAL Events Center, One Expocentre Sunday, Jan. 12 851-6023. ball at Jeff West. Dr.,COMMUNITY Topeka. For more informa- *Attend the church of your *7:30CALENDAR p.m. Whiting City *4:30 p.m. RVMS boys bas- tion, contact Tradexpos at 800- choice. Council meets at Whiting City ketball at Riverside. 19075 US Hwy. 75, Holton • 785-364-2463 949-3976. *9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Effingham Hall. *5 p.m. WHS basketball at *The Holton Rotary Club gun show, held at the Blue Oskaloosa. will meet for a noon luncheon Building on Main Street in Ef- Wednesday, Jan. 15 *7 p.m. Open AA group meet- at Trails Café’s “The Station.” fingham. *9 a.m. FFA District Speech ing, held at EUM Church room Those interested in joining the *11:30 a.m. Mayetta Chris- and Employment at Wamego. 105, Holton. club should call David at 364- tian Church annual meeting fol- *The Crisis Pregnancy Center *7 p.m. NEK-CAP, Inc. Board 3141 for more information. lowing worship service. in Holton is open every Wednes- of Directors meeting, held at the *4 p.m. WHS Scholars Bowl day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NEK-CAP, Inc. central office in at Washington County. Monday, Jan. 13 *3:30 p.m. Wetmore BLT Hiawatha. *4:30 p.m. JHMS boys bas- *The Jackson County Com- meeting. ketball vs. St. Benedict. mission meets at 9 a.m. each *6:30 p.m. RVHS King and *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- Monday at the Jackson County Queen of Courts pep rally. ball at Sabetha. Courthouse in Holton. All meet- *7 p.m. Wetmore Booster *4:30 p.m. RVMS boys bas- ings are open to the public. To Club meeting. ketball at Hiawatha. address the county commission- *7 p.m. Mayetta Chapter *6 p.m. WMS basketball at ers, contact the county clerk’s #383 Order of the Eastern Star Axtell. office at 364-2891 to have your meeting, held at Masonic Lodge Auctions advertised in The *6:30 p.m. Beck Bookman name placed on a meeting agen- Hall, 120 E. Main St., Mayetta. Holton Recorder qualify to be Library book discussion group da. included in this free auction will meet at the library to discuss *Wetmore KAY recycling Thursday, Jan. 16 calendar. Contact Errin at 364- “Where The Crawdads Sing” by during seminar. *8 a.m. Holton Municipal 3141, email us at holtonrecord- Delia Owens. Barb Schul will *4:30 p.m. JHMS boys bas- Court at Holton City Hall. [email protected] or stop by serve as leader and refreshments ketball at Xavier. *10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holton our office at 109 W. Fourth St. will be served by Cindy Meyer *4:30 p.m. HMS boys basket- Community Hospital blood in Holton for details. and Sandee Morris. ball vs. Riverside. drive, held at HCH conference • Saturday, Feb. 8. Starting *Wetmore academic lettering *4:30 p.m. RVMS boys bas- room, 1110 Columbine Dr., at 10 a.m. Behrnes family farm during seminar. ketball vs. Sabetha. Holton. For more information, auction, held at Lentz Commu- *7 p.m. Open AA group meet- *5:30 p.m. RVES PTO meet- contact Pam Holaday at 364- nity Facility, 116 W. Eighth St., ing, held at EUM Church room ing. 9660. Horton. For more information, 105, Holton. *6 p.m. Holton USD 336 *4 p.m. JHHS V Scholars contact Ash Realty & Auctions Board of Education meeting. Bowl at Pleasant Ridge. at (785) 547-5034. Friday, Jan. 10 *7 p.m. Jackson Heights *1:45 p.m. Early release for USD 335 Board of Education Wetmore students. meeting. *RVES Character Recogni- *7 p.m. Denison City Council tion Assembly (grades K-1 at meets at Denison City Hall. Holton Municipal Court 2:30 p.m., grades 2-4 at 2:50 *7 p.m. The Four Seasons p.m.) Garden Club meets at a mem- *4:15 p.m. WHS basketball ber’s home the second Monday Note: The following reports Gail L. Palmer, Malvern, vs. Cornerstone. of the month. For more informa- are from Holton Municipal Iowa, speeding (1-10 mph over *Wetmore Booster Club soup tion, call 785-364-3238. Court pro­ceedings during De- limit), $95. supper. *7:30 p.m. Royal Valley USD cember and include­ $65 court Samuel L. Roberts, Overland 337 Board of Education meet- costs. Park, speeding (1-10 mph over Saturday, Jan. 11 ing. Bradley J. Broxterman, Ax- limit), $95. *9 a.m. HHS and WHS V tell, speeding (1-10 mph over Tanya L. Ronnebaum, Sa- Scholars Bowl at Wetmore. Tuesday, Jan. 14 limit), $95. betha, speeding (1-10 mph over *9 a.m. RVHS powerlifting *5 p.m. WHS basketball at Shyam Chittibabu, Buffalo limit), $95. Effingham meet. Frankfort. Grove, Ill., speeding (10 mph Don A. Runyan, Falls City, *9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Effingham *7 p.m. Soldier City Council over limit), $80. Neb., speeding (1-10 mph over Gun Show gun show, held at the Blue meets at Soldier City Hall. Thaddeus A. Dugan, Topeka, limit), $95. speeding (10 mph over limit), Deborah J. Scholl, Falls City, Saturday, Jan. 11th • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $80. Neb., speeding (1-10 mph over th Kendal W. Dunn, Boonville, limit), $95. Sunday, Jan. 12 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mo., speeding (1-10 mph over Brandon M. Shea, Holton, Blue Building • Main St., Effingham Jackson Co. Senior Menus limit), $95. dog running at large, $75. $5 Admission Katelyn E. Falconer, Holton, Jessica L. Singleton, Horton, 14 years of age and under FREE Reservations for Jackson Friday, Jan. 17 are as follows: speeding (1-10 mph over limit), speeding (1-10 mph over limit), Under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult Countians 60 years and older Monday, Jan. 13: Berry $95. $95. Food services will be available and their spouses wishing to good chicken, baked potato, Carey L. Ferguson, Papillion, Grace A. Spencer, Lyndon, Hosted by the Effingham Lions Club eat lunches under the Title III-C Malibu vegetables, mandarin Neb., speeding (1-10 mph over speed­ing (1-10 mph over limit), Nutrition program may be made oranges, bar cookie and bread limit), $95. $95. daily Monday through Friday. and margarine. Samantha J. Harden, Topeka, William L. Stonebarger, Au- Reservations are to be made Tuesday, Jan. 14: Salisbury speeding (10 mph over limit), burn, Neb., speeding (10 mph through the Jackson County Se- steak, Italian vegetables, fruit $80. over limit), $95. SHINN APPRAISALS nior Citizens Office on a first crisp and hot roll and marga- Patricia C. Henson, Wetmore, Jake H. Viscomi, Lawrence, speeding (1-10 mph over limit), speeding (11 mph over limit), Specializing in Agricultural and Commercial Appraisals for come, first serve basis. Same rine. financing, estate planning, purchase or sale of real estate. day reservations will be ac- Wednesday, Jan. 15: Veg- $95. $83. cepted from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. etable beef stew, cottage cheese Craig A. Hoiseth, Crookston, Jennifer K. Wells, Denison, Certified General Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska. only if reservations are not filled with peppers and tomatoes, car- Minn., speeding (1-10 mph over speeding (1-10 mph over limit), Ray J. Shinn limit),­ $95. $95. the previous day. Cancellations rot pineapple salad and crack- [email protected] must be made by 9:30 a.m. ers. Tre Houston, Omaha, Neb., Dawn S. Woolley, Holton, same day. Thursday, Jan. 16: Oven speeding (12 mph over limit), defec­tive headlamps, $80. 785-294-1514 or 785-336-3325 Reservations and cancella- fried chicken, mashed potatoes, $86. Web Site: www.shinnappraisals.com tions may be made through the green beans, fruit cup and bread Angela Y. Lackland, Sabetha, Senior Citizens Office or by and margarine. speeding (1-10 mph over limit), calling (785) 364-3571. Friday, Jan. 17: Beef enchi- $95. Holton police Menus listed for the week lada, Mexican rice, lettuce salad Ana M. Lierz, Seneca, wrong of Monday, Jan. 13 through and strawberries and bananas. tag on vehicle, $95. check incidents Tyler A. Lindauer, Omaha, ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION Neb., speeding (1-10 mph over The following incidents were Saturday, February 8th • 10 a.m. limit), $95. not­ed in recent days by the Hol- th Sherri R. McNary, Sabetha, ton Police­ Department. Lentz Community Facility • 116 W. 8 St., Horton PBP Elder Center Menu speeding (1-10 mph over limit), n Sometime between 1:40 $95. a.m. and 1:50 a.m. on Dec. 23, a JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS: Patrick M. Munsey, McPher- sliding glass window at the Qui- Meals at the Prairie Band Menus listed for the week of son, speeding (1-10 mph over et Oaks apartment building in 120 Acres M/L in SW ¼ of Section 11, T05, R16E Potawatomi Elder Center are Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, limit), $95. served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Jan. 17 are as follows: the 500 block of New York Av- For terms and conditions, visit www.ashrealtyandauctions.com p.m., Monday through Friday. Monday, Jan. 13: Vegetable enue was damaged. The damage to the window was estimated at Sellers: Behrnes Family Farm The menu is subject to change. beef soup, pineapple whip, bis- Get the word out! $200. The center is open 7 a.m. to cuit and fruit. n 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Philly Let The Holton Recorder help Personnel at the 7-Eleven Auction by: Ash Realty & Auctions LLC • Sabetha, KS Enrolled tribal members age 50 cheesesteak, potato wedges, you get the word out about ac- conve­nience store in Holton re- Steven Aeschliman, Broker/Auctioneer • 785-547-5034 and older may eat for free. Non- broccoli grande and fruit. tivities. Visit our office at 109 W. ported that a suspect or suspects member seniors or non-seniors Wednesday, Jan. 15: Barbe- Fourth St. in Holton; send mail to passed a $20 counterfeit bill will be charged a fee for meals. cue chicken, roasted ranch po- The Holton Recorder, P.O. Box sometime between 10 p.m. on Reservations are required if tato, corn and fruit. 311, Holton, KS 66436; or e-mail Dec. 5 and 1 a.m. on Dec. 6 at you are in a large group. The Thursday, Jan. 16: Pork ten- [email protected] the store. center is located on K Road, derloin sandwich, onion rings, about one-half mile south of cake and fruit. 158th Road. For more informa- Friday, Jan. 17: Salmon pat- tion about the program, call ties, rice pilaf, sugar snap peas (785) 966-8091. and fruit.

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4107 NW TOPEKA BLVD., TOPEKA, KS 785-286-2390 • www.tarwaters.com HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 3 Kientz Corner Area students named to By Beverly Ramey Newell on this committee. He thanked On Dec. 29, the Pleasant Jammie Serrano, chair of fi- Hill United Methodist Church nance, for all of her help. Washburn honor roll congregation opened its wor- Sam Feleay read the scrip- Washburn University has an- hometown. ship service with the praise tures, Romans 5:2-4 and Phi- nounced its President’s List hon- Holton: Christa Hill, Megan band leading everyone in lippians 3:12-14. The sermon, or roll for the fall 2019 semester. Milne, Mackenzie Moore, Josh- singing “Hope Was Born This “Keep Moving Forward,” was To qualify for the President’s ua Shields, Tiffanyann Smith, Night.” given by Sam Feleay. List, a student must complete at Hayley Thompson and Casi Gary Domer, chair of the ad- It is great that we have suc- least 12 hours of graded credits VanAusdall. ministrative council, present- cessfully completed our goal and earn a semester grade point Soldier: Brady Holliday. ed Dorothy Holt with a glass of $302,096. In the last three average of 4.0. Delia: Colton Swaim. plaque in honor of 30 years years, the youth group has About 650 students qualified Effingham: Samantha serving as the recording sec- gone on three mission trips for the President’s List, it was re- Hughes. retary for the administrative with adult leaders. On these ported. Honorees from this area Maple Hill: RaeLynn McClel- council at Pleasant Hill. trips, you get to know the adult included the following, listed by land. The children’s story was leaders better than you did given by Pastor Jin. He asked know them. You have a better each child what their best connection. Mayetta Christian memory of the year 2019 was. The younger generation Some of the memories were needs to be involved to get By Joyce Cochren What can really make a new vacation, Christmas, a new experience. We all have hope. Mark Pruett (shown above at right) of the Knights of The Jan. 5 worship service year happy? The new birth, be- pool, toys and having Pleasant Hope is what drives us to our Columbus Council #4219 in Holton recently presented a at Mayetta Christian Church ing born again and becoming Hill as their church family. goals. The past is behind us. check totaling $2,974.32 to Amy Haussler (at left), Holton began with the congregational heirs with Christ will bring hap- The praise band sang Let us all move forward to the Special Education Cooperative director. The funds were reading from 2 Corinthians piness. Continuing to build a “Christmas Offering.” future. May all generations generated from the council’s recent chicken fry and 5:17. Lauri Harris and Bob new walk with Christ will lead The birthdays for Dec. 29 work together to go forward to tootsie roll drive. Submitted photo and Alma Morse led singing. to new joy in our lives. through Jan. 4 were Jill Sch- meet new goals. “Blessed Assurance” was the A new goal that leads us to reiner, Dec. 29; Cathy Brake, The communion elements opening hymn. leave things in the past that hin- Dec. 30; Judy Glasgow, Dec. were served by Pastor Jin, Mi- Mayetta Methodist The children’s story demon- der our Christian walk, and new 31; Seth Sauer, Jan. 1; Nick chelle and Ella Caudill, Sam By Shirley Stauffer diction from the pulpit. strated that a measuring cup or goals of more time in the word Nicolay, Jan. 2; Michelle Cau- Feleay, Erin Herrick and Al- Church services at Mayetta Mary Anderson had a safe and spoon would be better than a and more time in prayer, will dill, Clifford Hurst and Gregg fred Mannell. United Methodist Church on Jan. 5 enjoyable trip to Pea Ridge, fork to move water from one produce the love, joy, peace, Williams, Jan. 3; and Dennis The closing hymn was began with Pastor Howard reading Ark., to see her son, Jon, and his bowl to another, but the fork is patience, kindness, goodness, Smerchek and Zach Wilson, “Hope Was Born This Night.” from Isaiah, followed by prayer. family. They had Christmas Fri- better suited to use when eating faithfulness, gentleness and self Jan. 4. Those assisting with the ser- Announcements made were day evening. She visited friends spaghetti or steak. As Chris- control that Paul noted as fruit The anniversary for the week vice were Sam Feleay, litur- that the Christmas decorations Betty and Glen Shackelford in tians, we each have gifts that are of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22- was John and Linda Reed, Jan. gist; Sun Kim, pianist; Matt would be taken down on Tues- Springdale, Ark., also. different, but all are needed in 23. 2. and Deb Mannell, sound sys- day afternoon. The White family had dinner service to the kingdom of God. “Refiners Fire” was the hymn A joy was having Scott and tem; Madison Feleay, acolyte; Joys shared included the up- Friday at Olive Garden in To- Praises continue for time for communion and Felix Del Darlene Allen and their son to Marc Serrano and Alfred Man- coming 95th birthday celebra- peka to celebrate Wanda’s birth- with family, safe travel dur- Toro gave the communion worship with us. They live in nell, guitarists; Carrie Law, tion for Joan Frazier, for which day, which was Jan. 7. ing this busy holiday season, meditation. Stonie Taylor, Larry Colorado. Kelly Neiman and Kevin Fe- a card was signed. Bud and Bud and Shirley Stauffer had a the blessing of sunny days and McLaren, Tim Dillner and Hal The concerns were prayers leay, singers; and Grace Cho, Shirley celebrated their 58th new great-granddaughter on Jan. God’s faithfulness in answering Cochren passed the emblems. for Carole Stout, the family of Lauren Feleay and Ian Law, wedding anniversary this past 3. Olivia Scarlett Whitten was born prayers. After Pastor Coleman The offering was received by Dean Hurst and the family of usher team. week. to their granddaughter, Rachel, and gave the invocation, the songs Danika and Evangeline Decker Bill Smith. After church, everyone en- Liz Smith was the acolyte her husband, Joe. Bryan and Cindy of praise were “What A Friend and Jaden and Adison Messer. For special music, the men’s joyed chili and cinnamon rolls. and Robert Smith rang the bell. Stauffer are the grandparents. We Have In Jesus” and “Be The hymn of invitation was chorus, plus one, sang two On Dec. 25, Dick and Bev- The call to worship came from June Schlodder had Christmas Thou My Vision.” “Red Letters” by Crowder. Af- songs, “Go Tell It On The erly Newell hosted a family Psalms 89:1-2,5. dinner with Darrell and Margy The scripture text for the ter the closing prayer, “Who Mountain” and “Joy To The Christmas dinner. Those pres- Pastor Howard read the liv- Brown, Kathy and Lalo Ramirez morning message, “Happy New You Say I Am” closed the wor- World.” Those singing were ent were Brian, Jill, Dylan, ing word of God from Matthew and Doug and Diane Keith. Year,” was taken from John 3:1- ship hour. Gary Domer, Ron Griffiths, Logan and Belle Dierking; 19:26. Hymns sung were “What Russell and Carol Brown of 8. Congregants enjoyed fellow- Clifford Hurst, Dave Link, Kenny, Yvonne, Audrey and A Friend We Have In Jesus,” Mesa, Ariz., joined family on We hear “happy new year” of- ship as they took down indoor Nick Nicolay, John Wilson Cara Etzel; Chris Farmer; Tom “There’s A Song In The Air” and Sunday. They visited with June ten as January first rolls around. and outdoor Christmas decora- and Kay Jones-Ray. John Wil- Mika; Sean, Kylene and Emma “His Name Is Wonderful.” and family along with Virgil and “New” may seem better, but tions and shared a pizza lunch. son accompanied them on his Kate Frost; Brent and Jessica The special was “The Family Anna Jo Hallauer of Hiawatha for most often we face the same The annual meeting will follow guitar. Newell; Rusty and Monica Of God.” David Oakley and Jona- dinner on Monday. They returned job, bills and problems. worship service on Jan. 12. Daryl Jepson, chair of the Newell; and Ryan, Amanda, than Wimer took up the collection. home to Arizona on Tuesday. They “I’m IN Capital Campaign,” Mackensie, Maddie and May- Mary Anderson assisted Pastor were thankful for good weather. gave a report that the church cie Newell. Howard with serving of commu- June’s great-granddaughter, Au- COUPON have met its goal of $302,096. Everyone enjoyed the good nion. The birthday song was sung drey Schmidt, celebrated her 15th He thanked everyone for their food, fun playing games, won- to Wanda White. birthday on Jan. 1. $ $ support in making this possi- derful fellowship and making Pastor Howard shared the May the grace of God embrace ble. He thanked all the people many memories. word of God from Genesis 1:1- you in the new year. May you 5 and his sermon was “Time To live as if all your dreams can be Circleville Christian Renew.” Services closed with realities. Even now, God is creat- Present Lunch Pastor Howard giving the bene- ing a new day for you. This or By Jeannie Arnold lovely piano music by play- Coupon! 10% OFF Dinner! 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Laura Kelly reflected meaningful progress by also on her administration’s hiring dozens of new social accomplishments during her workers needed to improve first year in office and addressed response times and handle the the work still to be done to existing caseload. keep Kansas on the path to Gov. Kelly also signed a bill prosperity. allowing Kansas to leverage Among the millions of federal dollars to successes of benefit programs that strengthen Gov. Kelly’s vulnerable children and families. administration The bill enables Kansas to meet in 2019, her the requirements of the federal office listed the Family First Prevention Services the following: Act program, which uses *From day funds to give Kansas families one, Gov. access to strong, evidence- Kelly ran on based programs – from mental the promise health services to substance use of restoring disorder treatment – designed to school funding prevent the need for foster care. and becoming the “Education *Gov. Kelly reduced more U.S. Rep. Watkins reports on congressional work Governor.” Gov. Kelly than $160 million in sales tax transfers from the “Bank of By U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins - the articles of impeachment Congress plays a key role in transparently block unlawful ro- highlighted the importance of 2nd District, R-Kansas charging President Donald the future of cyber-security in bocalls. investing in the school system KDOT,” the money from the state’s transportation program. As one of the few freshmen Trump with abuse of power and our nation. Our nation’s security Everyone I know is sick and to build a future workforce lawmakers on Republican Whip obstruction of Congress. has always been of paramount tired of these calls that primar- pipeline and a brighter future Over the past several years, more than $2 billion from this Steve Scalise’s USMCA Whip I have followed the impeach- importance to me; as such, de- ily target our seniors and leave for all Kansans. Team, I was one of the first to ment investigation closely and fending our businesses and in- them vulnerable to scams. I was On April 6, she signed a fund was used by the Legislature to pay for programs unrelated to hear from Trade Representative say with confidence that no stitutions against the growing proud to vote in favor of this bipartisan school funding bill Robert Lighthizer recently when evidence has shown President threat of cyber-attacks is a top legislation and look forward to that the Kansas Supreme Court transportation. *Gov. Kelly has made it clear the United States reached a deal Trump committed an impeach- priority of mine. the president signing it into law. ruled adequately funded Kansas with Mexico and Canada on able offense. I looked forward I am a proud member of the 2019 Constituent Issues Sur- schools. that her top priority in 2020 will be expanding KanCare, the free-trade. to voting nay. Congressional Cybersecurity vey Gov. Kelly also established I’ve been Signed Letter To The Caucus where I work with my Constituent interaction is vi- the Governor’s Council on state’s Medicaid program, so that 150,000 more Kansans will urging my Speaker Of The House Urging colleagues to identify cyber-se- tal to our democracy. In order Education, which is made up of colleagues USMCA Vote Before Year’s End curity challenges and develop to better represent you on the stakeholders in education, child have access to affordable, quality health care. As part of Gov. and the Kansas and all of the United legislative recommendations issues that matter most, please welfare, labor, advocacy and Speaker of States needs USMCA passed to address the challenges our take two to three minutes to fill business communities across Kelly’s commitment to ensuring 2020 will finally be the year that the House now. We are long past due for a nation faces in securing cyber- out my 2019 Constituent Issues Kansas. The council has already to bring vote on this critically important space. Survey at https://watkins.house. issued initial recommendations expansion is brought over the finish line, she established the U S M C A trade agreement and my Repub- House Passes Bill To Stop gov/survey designed to improve education to a vote lican colleagues in the House Robocallers Note: Contact Congressman outcomes from early childhood bipartisan Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion. for months have sent the House Speaker a Recently, the House passed Watkins at his Topeka office through postsecondary now. letter that urges them to allow the TRACED Act, which man- (785-234- 5966) or his Wash- attainment, enhance workforce *Gov. Kelly, in conjunction with Secretary of Commerce W h i p this vote before the end of the dates new requirements for ington, D.C. office (202-225- development and stimulate Scalise re- year. telephone carriers to verify and 6601). economic growth. David Toland, established the Kansas “Framework for leased the following statement Nearly every agriculture Gov. Kelly also increased in regards to my work on the group in America has called funding for higher education Growth” – a comprehensive strategy for economic growth in Whip Team, “As part of our on Congress to pass USMCA, and challenged Kansas’ regents USMCA Whip Team, Steve which significantly improves universities to ensure that the the state. A team of stakeholders, THE HOLTON business leaders and economic played an integral part in this trade relations with our two funding would protect Kansas USMCA negotiation process. largest trading partners that to- college students from a tuition development professionals from across the state will This trade deal will be a major gether purchase about one-third hike for the first time in years. boost for our economy and is of all U.S. agricultural exports. 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Kelly appointed Circelville Christian priorities like schools, highways Lieutenant Governor Lynn Even when it upsets and overwhelms us, and health care and provided Rogers to lead the newly- the state with the largest ending established Office of Rural By Jeannie Arnold fies us as His disciples. Salva- truth above all. balance in a decade — all Prosperity, which will develop Mark and Deb Knouft served tion comes from no other name without a tax increase, as she statewide policies and initiatives as greeters at the door at Cir- and God desires all to be saved. promised. for improving life in rural cleville Christian Church for the We are baptized in the name In September, Gov. Kelly communities that have been fifth Sunday combined service of the Father, the Son and the established the bipartisan neglected for far too long. on Dec. 29. Brody Bliss gave a Holy Spirit. Baptism unites us Governor’s Council on *This year, Gov. Kelly welcome to the congregation. with Jesus. Through baptism, Tax Reform. The council is increased pay for state workers Music was provided by the Jesus connects us to His death, performing an in-depth study of by 2.5 percent without a tax church youth as they opened the burial and resurrection. Jesus the state’s current tax system. In increase. And after years of service by singing “I Saw The crucifies our sinful nature upon December, the council produced health insurance premium Light” and “I’ll Fly Away.” the cross with Him. a number of recommendations hikes, this year Gov. Kelly’s Ron Parrett used text from Baptism is a work of God. for a fair and sustainable tax administration was able to John 13:34-35 as he gave the It buries our sinful nature into structure. In calling for a decrease costs by six percent for communion meditation and the grave and raises us from the return to the balanced, three- families and spouses. prayer. Communion servers grave with Him. READ legged stool approach to taxes In addition, one of Gov. were Donald Askren, Mike Co- Following the message, – income, property and sales Kelly’s first priorities was to chren, Allan Simmons, John Stephanie and Adam Lacey — it recommended a food sales appoint a highly-qualified, Ray, Mark Fenton and Bill came forward to confirm mem- tax rebate and return to a tax- bipartisan cabinet focused on Dyer. bership with the church seeking ALL reduction fund that would give rebuilding state agencies that The youth choir sang a med- to serve with a deeper commit- local governments more ability had been hollowed out over the ley of hymns as communion ment. Congratulation to them to lower property taxes. course of the past several years. was served. The prayer for the for their dedication. Decreasing the burden placed *When Gov. 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HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 5 Ag Week Recap Grain, livestock futures down despite Iran issue By Matt Hines feeder cattle were down $2.20, trade with the most recent be- very good except for Rio Grande publications including­ text- All grain and livestock fu- March was down $2.12, Febru- tween $142.77 and $146.65 for do Sul, Brazil’s third-largest books and research published tures were lower to end last week ary lean hogs were down $2.02 the past few weeks. On Mon- grain producing state, where a in state, regional and national as gold and crude shot higher and April was down $2.72. day, a new recent high was hit at lack of rains the past few weeks jour­nals, provided extensive due to the Boxed Beef, Choice was down $147.82 with resistance next up could lower production. Aus- lectures and served on edito- ram­p-up with $.47 at $208.49, Select was up near $150. February lean hogs tralia continues to suffer from rial boards for publi­cations. Iran, which $.82 at $205.39 and Pork Car- have a lower trend in place since drought and now more than 100 His principal research focus took center cass Cutout was down $.82 at mid-April with support at $65.40 brush fires ripping through the was in hearing acuity and stage. Cash $74.22. and resistance around $72. coun­try. conserva­tion, diplacusis, feedlot trade Cattle slaughter for the week Export sales for grains for Grains were mixed to start this pitch perception and musical last week was estimated at 546,000 head, the week ending Dec. 26 were week and should be fairly quiet achievement and aptitude. was reported up 78,000 from the week pre- low, but also expected, being the until Friday’s USDA reports are Dr. Sherbon retired in at $2 higher vious and up 11,000 from last week of Christmas. Corn totaled released, barring any escalation 2002 at the age of 65, was than the week year. Beef produc­tion was esti- 20.9 million bushels (MBU), with Iran. March corn remains promoted to Professor Emer- previous with mated at 450.7 million pounds soybeans 12.1 MBU, wheat 11.5 in a tight range from $3.83 to itus and moved to Lenexa. $124 to $125 compared to 387.8 million the MBU and grain sorghum only $3.92 since mid-December­ af- His hobbies upon retirement live and $198 week previous and 440.2 mil- 15,700 bushels to Mexico. ter breaking the lower trend that continued to include teach- to $200 dressed sales. lion last year. Last Thursday, USDA report- was in place since mid-October.­ ing courses through distance­ Export sales for Dec. 20-26 Hog slaughter for the week ed domestic soybean crush for March soybeans are holding learning, advising doctoral were bearish for beef at only was estimated at 2,293,000 Novem­ber at 175 MBU com- support at $9.38 and continue dis­sertations, guest conduct- 3,700 metric tons (MT) for head, up 264,000 compared to pared to 187 MBU in October the higher trend that started in ing school bands and free- 2019 and 5,700 MT for 2020. the week previous­ and up 42,000 and 178 MBU for November early De­cember with resistance lancing on trombone in sum- Exports were down 23 percent­ compared to a year ago. Pork 2018. Corn used for ethanol in at $9.61, then $9.70. Sherbon mer theatre pit orchestras and from the four-week average as production last week was esti- November was reported at 507 March Kansas City wheat Dr. James Weston Sher- church performances. He was well at 12,600 MT. Net pork mated at 492.8 million pounds, MBU, 5 percent higher than Oc­ was still trending higher with bon, Ph.D., passed away also a substitute teacher with sales and shipments, though, compared to 436.3 million the tober and 1 percent higher than support at $4.57 and resistance Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at his the Kansas City area public were friendly with 24,100 MT week previous and 484.9 mil- No­vember 2018. This Friday, at $4.97. March Chicago wheat home in Lenexa. He was 83. schools. sales for 2020 and shipments at lion last year. USDA will update supply and also was still trending higher The son of Ora J. and Bes- In 2007 Dr. Sherbon was 30,600 MT. Net sales for 2019 Cattle futures on Monday demand, quarterly stocks and with support at $5.38 and re­ sie (Coulter) Sherbon, James appointed to Visiting Profes- were a marketing year low of shot triple digits higher and gold winter wheat seedings. sistance up around $5.67, then (Jim) was born Aug. 3, 1936 sor Emeritus in the School of 3,300 MT, due to cancellations still con­tinued higher, but crude For the week, Friday, Dec. 27 $5.73½, the high from this past in Arkansas City. He grew up Music at The University of by China of 13,300. was actually lower for the day through Friday, Jan. 3, March sum­mer. March soybean meal helping his dad in the garage Oklahoma. Out­side of aca- Steers and heifers were not as threats were made but no re- corn was down $.03½, May was still holding a lower trend at the family O.J. Sherbon demics his hobbies included­ well-tested nationwide these last taliatory attacks by Iran over the was down $.03¾, March and with the con­tract low down at Motor Company Desoto- working with automobiles, two weeks as most auctions were weekend. With the cash feedlot May soybeans were unchanged, $295.50 and resis­tance around Plymouth Dealership. He wood-turning and a renewed closed due to the major holidays trade a strong $2 higher to end March Kansas City wheat was $307.50. graduated from Arkansas­ City interest in the railroad, in- occurring mid-week. Those that last week, futures were ready to down $.04¾, July was down Note: There is risk of loss in High School with the class of cluding gaining a conduc­ did have sales this week were break higher to start this week. $.05¼, March Chicago wheat trad­ing commodity futures and 1954 and from Arkansas City tor’s certificate. quoting much stronger prices as February live cattle are still was down $.01¾, July was options. Matt Hines is a licensed Junior College in 1956. Dr. Sherbon was a devoted order buyers and farmer feed- trending higher but mostly side- up $.00¾, March Minneapo- commodity broker for Loewen Jim received a Bachelor of teacher who taught for more ers alike were back in the seats ways since November with sup- lis wheat was down $.06 and and Associates, Inc. of Manhat- Music Education in 1959 and than 50 years and advised and ready to fill orders. port holding at $124.50 and the March soybean meal was up tan, specializing in grain and a Master of Science in Mu- completed more than 65 doc- For the week, Friday, Dec. 27 contract high from mid-Decem- $.80 per ton. livestock operations as well as sic Education in 1960 from toral dissertations. He was an through Friday, Jan. 3, Febru- ber up at $127.90. Weekend rains fell in southern commercial consulting clients Emporia State University. active member of the North ary live cattle were down $1.97, January feeders had been Ar­gentina and northern Brazil, since 2004. He can be reached He then received a Doctor of Carolina, Kansas, Oklahoma April was down $2.10, January stuck in range bound choppy and most areas are still looking at (785) 289-0036. Philosophy in Music Educa- and Na­tional Associations tion with Minors in Statistics for Music Educa­tors. and Research from The Uni- Jim is survived by his Crops and Soils versity of Kansas in 1973. wife, Glenda;­ two daughters, On May 27, 1959, Jim Gina Sherbon, of Lenexa and and Glenda J. Steward were Juli (Michael) Trexler of Ra- Upcoming Farm Bill meeting details finalized united in marriage at Holton leigh, N.C.; and two grand- Methodist Church in Hol- sons, Josh Trexler and Grant By David G. Hallauer from Jan. 14-16. On Tuesday, consider a KSU soybean pro- Soil Health Workshop to be held ton. They moved to Kansas Trexler. Meadowlark Extension Jan. 14, we’ll be at the Jackson duction school, sponsored by on Thursday, Jan. 23 at Evangel City, where Jim taught band Funeral services will be District Agent, Crops and County Courthouse meeting the Kansas Soybean Commis- United Methodist Church (227 and orchestra at Ar­gentine held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. Soils/Horticulture room located in the northwest sion. Topics will include weed Pennsylvania Ave.) in Holton. Junior-Senior High School 9 at Lenexa United Method- ARC or PLC? The acronyms corner of the ground floor of control, crop production prac- Efficient nutrient use will be for 12 years while working ist Church, 9138 Caenen­ associated with the 2018 Farm the Courthouse on the Square tices, soil fertility and insect/ the focus, with an emphasis on on his Ph.D. and serving as Lake Rd., Lenexa, with the Bill aren’t in Holton. disease management. managing nutrients in an eco- principal trombonist­ in the Rev. Ezekiel Koech officiat- much differ- The Nemaha County Com- The NEK versions will be nomically and environmentally Kansas City, Kansas Sym- ing. The family­ will receive ent than they munity Building, 1500 Com- held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at sound manner. phony Orchestra. They had friends at the church immedi- were five munity Dr., Seneca, will be two locations. The morning ses- The program runs from 9:45 two daughters, Gina and Juli. ately following the service. years ago. the host for our meetings on sion will be held at the Cedar a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with presen- Following an appointment A graveside service will be W h a t ’ s Wednesday, Jan. 15. On Thurs- Ridge Restaurant (four miles tations from two KSU soil fer- at KU and the University of held the following day at 11 changed is day, Jan. 16, we’ll be at the Os- northwest of Atchison) running tility specialists as well as rep- Texas at Austin, Jim moved a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Riv- the current kaloosa City Hall meeting room from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. resentatives from the Jackson the family to North Caro- erview Cemetery in Arkan- farm econo- located at 212 W. Washington RSVP by Jan. 17 to Ray Ladd County Conservation District, lina and taught for 27 years sas City, with the Rev. Sally my, and an- St. in Oskaloosa. ([email protected]) NRCS, Kansas Department of as Professor of Graduate Bates officiating. The family other Farm Each meeting will last just a The afternoon session runs Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Music Education at the Uni- will re­ceive friends at Bible bill sign little more than an hour, with from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at and area WRAPS groups. versity of North Carolina at Christian Church, 2411 N. up means a presentations by local Exten- the Helvering/Senior Center in RSVP for the sponsored lunch Greensboro (UNCG). While Eighth St., Arkansas­ City, KS chance to evaluate options in sion staff and county FSA di- Marysville. RSVP by Jan. 17 by Jan. 14 to Brian Boeckman at in Greensboro, Jim and his 67005 following the service. light of that change in farm eco- rectors sharing information on to Anastasia Johnson at anasta- the Jackson County Conserva- family were active members A soup lunch will be provid­ nomics. enrollment details and aids to [email protected] tion District at 785-364-3329, at Christ United Methodist ed. Porter Funeral Services is To help sort out some of help you in the decision making There is no cost to attend. extension 136, or via e-mail to Church. in charge of arrangements. the details, as well as provide process. Online registration is available [email protected] At UNCG, Dr. Sherbon In lieu of flowers, memo- tools that might help producers An RSVP is requested 24 also available at http://bit.ly/ A program flyer and informa- advised doctoral dissertations rial dona­tions may be made evaluate their ARC/PLC op- hours in advance of the meeting KSUSoybean tion can be found online under and held multiple­ positions in Dr. Jim Sher­bon’s name tions, six Farm Bill education you plan to attend if possible Plus, it’s not too late to RSVP the “Crops and Soils” tab at including Director of Gradu- to Lenexa United Methodist meetings have been scheduled for handout purposes. Walk-ins for the Nutrient Management/ www.meadowlark.k-state.edu ate Studies in Music for 15 Church, 9138 Caenen Lake across the Meadowlark Exten- are welcome. RSVP to your lo- years. He also refereed and Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215. s sion District. cal District Extension Office consulted on more than 30 Holton Recorder 1/8/20 Meetings will be held at (Holton: 785-364-4125; Sen- both 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. eca: 785-336-2184; Oskaloosa: 785-863-2212) or e-mail to me at [email protected] Do You Have Moran leading Senate veterans committee Information will also be avail- able at www.meadowlark.k- U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R- “There is no group of people I tee chairman, he is “committed state.edu under the “Crops & Kan.) was confirmed Tuesday as hold in higher regard than those to ensuring our veterans have the Soils” link. KPERS the 12th chairman of the Senate who serve our nation, and I take right resources at the right time to Crop Production Veterans’ Af­fairs Committee, a seriously the responsibility of achieve success after service.” Meeting Opportunities committee that he has served on providing our veterans with the Moran previously served as a Winter is Extension meet- since his election to the Senate in best our country has to offer,” member of the House Veterans’ ing season and January will not Let Us Show You 2011, it was reported. Moran said. “I have al­ways relied Af­fairs Committee from 1998 disappoint. In addition to Farm Following the confirmation, on veterans to help drive policy to 2010, it was reported. More Bill meetings, a host of other Sen. Moran said he has “made decisions in Washington, and I recently, he and Senate Ranking How To Save $800 im­proving the quality of life for will continue to look to those who Member Jon Tester (D-Mont.) opportunities are coming up as veter­ans across the country a top have served for ideas and solu- joined Washington Post Live for well. (Call, email or come by to find out more.) priority” during his time in the tions to improve the lives of their an event to recognize Veterans Day If you’re a soybean producer, Senate and the U.S. House of fellow service members.” and discuss priorities of the Sen- Representatives. 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By Ali Holcomb named to Shrine The Royal Valley varsity bas- ketball teams split games against Jefferson West on the road last Bowl East Squad night with the Panther boys tak- ing home a 57-47 win over the Jackson Heights High School that is sure to have a lasting Tigers. senior Carson Williams, shown impact in their life.” It was the first game since in the photo below, has been The 2020 head coaches, Christmas break for Royal Val- named to the as selected by votes from the ley. Jefferson West played Coun- East Squad 2019 coaching staff, trainers, cil Grove last Friday. roster for the managers and camp directors, Jeff West grabbed a quick 16-7 47th Annual are Washburn Rural’s Steve lead over RV in the first quarter. K a n s a s Buhler for the East Squad — “Jeff West came out hot, and S h r i n e making his second appearance we weren’t quite ready,” said RV Bowl, it as the squad’s head coach after head coach Trent Oliva. “We had has been serving in that position during to make some adjustments and reported. the 2012 Shrine Bowl — and respond to getting down.” Williams, Goddard’s Tommy Beason for The Panthers outscored Jeff a 6’2, 255- the West Squad. West 16-8 in the second quarter, lb. tackle and The Kansas Shrine Bowl is which made the halftime score d e f e n s i v e an all-star high school senior, 24-23 in the home team’s favor. end for the East vs. West, football game In the third quarter, RV sopho- C o b r a s , put on each year in Kansas, by more Nahcs Wahwassuck scored will join 71 other top-ranked the Kansas Shrine. It is a 501(c) 10 of the team’s 15 points to give Kansas high school football 3 non-profit charity that pro­ the Panthers a 38-32 lead and players in this year’s Shrine duces annual events and related some momentum. Bowl, which will be played at 7 activities, with net proceeds “The second half was about p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Yager benefiting Shriners Hospitals executing our game plan and do- Stadium at Moore Bowl on the for Children. The Kansas Shrine ing what we needed to do both Washburn University campus. Bowl has sent over $3M to on the defense and offense side Williams was named to Shriners Hospitals for Children. of the ball,” he said. this year’s All-Area and All- The game has been played In the final quarter, RV scored Northeast Kansas League throughout Kansas each summer 19 points over Jeff West’s 15 offensive and defensive teams since 1974. Host cities have points to win the game. and was selected for the All- included Lawrence, Manhattan, “We responded well to the ad- State team as an offensive Wichita, Topeka, Hays, Emporia, versity,” Oliva said. “Both teams lineman. He also was named Pittsburg and Dodge City. The played really tough and hard, and an All-County pick the last two West football team camp will we were able to make enough seasons and was named an All- be held at Bethany College in plays in the end. There’s still a League pick last season. Lindsborg, and the East will lot of things we can get better at During his 2019 season, be held at Ottawa University in and improve on.” which saw the Cobras returning Ottawa. Wahwassuck lead the team to the sub-state championship Beginning in 1974, the with 22 points followed by for the first time in more than flagship event has been the East/ sophomore Brady Klotz with 15 three decades, Williams was West All-Star Football Game. points. the team’s leading tackler with As of 2019, the West leads the The Panthers were 11-23 at the 52 solo tackles and 39 assists. series with 28 wins, the East has free throw line. The Tigers went He also had six sacks and seven 17 wins, and there has been one 15-18 at the line. tackles for losses. tie. RV improves to 5-0 in the Big Other area high school football Notable alumni include Seven League and 5-0 over- players named to the East Squad former All-Pro Wide Receiver Holton senior Danika Hickman (No. 23 shown above) drives to the basket in a all and Jeff West is now 2-2 in include Quinn Buessing, Axtell; Jordy Nelson, NFL Hall of league play. Famer Barry Sanders, former recent game with senior teammate Faith Haussler (No. 12) shown in the back- Kody Davoren, Rossville; ground along with HHS head coach Kurt Haussler. Photo by Michael Powls RV: 7-16-15-19 – 57 Kamble Haverkamp, Centralia; Kansas State and Kansas City JW: 16-8-8-15 – 47 Atreyau Hornbeak, Marysville; Chiefs linebacker Gary Spani, Individual statistics: Grant Roush, Perry-Lecompton; former Big 12 Defensive Player RV: Wahwassuck 8-1-3-7-22, Kauli Saili, Jefferson West; of the Year and Super Bowl Klotz 6-0-3-6-15, Canady 1-1- and Bryce Uphaus, Nemaha champion linebacker Mark Si­ Wildcats split with Perry-Lecompton, 2-2-7, Spoonhunter 2-0-2-2-6, Central. moneau and many others. Thomas 2-0-1-4-5, Miller 1-0-0- Players are selected each All Shrine Bowl events are pro­ travel to Nemaha Central on Friday 2-2. Totals 20-2-11-23-57. year by a combination of media duced and presented to benefit Jeff West: Neuenswander 1- Shriners Hospitals for Children votes and selections from the The Holton Lady Wildcats Keller 2-1-4-4-11, K. Hurd 2-0- also dunked the basketball in the 4-3-3-19, Clements 6-0-5-6-17, Kansas Shrine Bowl coaching [SHC]. SHC is a health care 0-0-4. Totals 8-3-7-9-32. third quarter for Holton. Unoffi- Athon 1-0-7-8-9, Brading 1-0-0- system of 22 hospitals dedicated improved to 3-1 in the Big Sev- staff. Players must be nominated en League and 4-1 overall with --- cially, Holton had 15 turnovers 1-2. Totals 10-4-15-18-47. by their high school coach or to improving the lives of children In the varsity boys game, in the game. Perry-Lecompton JV: Jeff West 60, RV 53 by providing pediatric specialty a 53-32 varsity win here over athletic director. The players Perry-Lecompton last night. the Holton Wildcats lost 63-51 made four of seven free throws C Team: RV 46, Jeff West 44 selected to the 2020 Kansas care, innovative research, and to Perry-Lecompton in a game in the fourth quarter. ---- outstanding teaching programs The Lady Kaws moved to 2-3 Shrine Bowl join the 3,088 in the league and 3-3 overall. that saw the visiting Kaws sink The Holton boys moved to 2- The RV girls fell to the Lady players who have participated in for medical professionals. 19 of 25 free throws while the 2 in the league and 2-3 overall Tigers 50-16 in the Panthers’ first Children up to the age of 18 are After trailing 9-3 after the the annual event since 1974. first quarter, the Lady Wildcats home team sank nine of 10. while Perry-Lecompton moved game coming off winter break. “We are very excited about eligible for care and receive all The Kaws, who now have a to 4-1 in the league and 5-2 “Jeff West had a game last Fri- services in a family-centered exploded for 22 points in the the great group of young men second quarter while holding five-game win streak, held a 17- overall. day, and they came out tough,” selected for this year’s game,” environment, regardless of the 12 scoring edge after the first Prine scored 15 points, includ- said RV head coach David patients’ ability to pay. the Lady Kaws to just 4, mak- said B.J. Harris, Executive ing the halftime score 25-13. quarter with a hot-shooting start ing three three-point baskets, to Boucher. “We played our game Director of the Kansas Shrine Tickets and additional by Farmer, who scored eight lead Holton in scoring. Lierz but shots didn’t fall.” information are available at The two teams both scored 15 Bowl. “These players and points in the third quarter and points in the frame. added 13, including three three- The Lady Tigers took a 21-1 coaches now have an incredible www.kansasshrinebowl.com or The Kaws then added 19 pointers, and Purcell scored lead after the first quarter and by calling (913) 602-8656. Holton had a 13-4 scoring edge opportunity ahead of them, one in the fourth quarter. points more in the second quar- 12. Stone scored 20 points and were up 28-2 at the half. Saydee Tanking scored 17, ter while holding Holton to Farmer 18 to pace the Kaws. Jeff West added 22 more points including two three-point bas- nine, making the score 36-21 at Holton – 12-9-16-14—51. in the second half and kept the kets, to lead Holton. Ball and C. halftime. Perry-Lecompton – 17-19-8- Panthers to 14 points. Cobras split with Rams, Keller both scored 11 points to The Wildcats then roared 19—63. “There were some bright spots. pace the Lady Kaws. back in the third quarter, out- Holton – Wright 2-0-0-0-4, We shot better free throws,” play at Oskaloosa Friday On Friday, the Wildcats play scoring the visitors 16-8 to B. Mulroy -1-0-0-0-2, Purcell coach Boucher said. “At times at Nemaha Central. Elsewhere bring the score to 44-37 enter- – 4-0-4-4-12, Lierz 2-3-0-0-13, we executed very well, but we By Brian Sanders Gabbriella Watkins led scoring in the Big Seven last night, the ing the fourth quarter. Prine 1-3-4-4-15, Holaday 2-0- just couldn’t put the ball in the Northeast Kansas League with 10 points, followed by Sabetha girls beat Hiawatha 49- Early in the fourth quarter, 1-2-5. Totals 12-6-9-10-51. basket.” basketball action resumed in Kaija Nutsch with eight. 19. Holton’s Eli Prine hit a three- Perry-Lecompton – Stone Jeff West is now 2-2 in the Big earnest last night when the On Friday, the Lady Cobras Holton – 3-22-15-13—53. point basket to make the score 2-2-10-13-20, Welch 2-0-0-4, Seven League while the Panthers Jackson Heights High School will travel to Oskaloosa to Perry-Lecompton – 9-4-15- 46-40 but that was as close the Robb 2-2-4-5-1, Williams 2-0- have a 2-3 league record. Cobra teams split an evening take on a 4-2 Lady Bears team 4—32. Wildcats could make the score 3-5-7, Farmer 8-0-2-2-18. To- “I think this team is still grow- with Pleasant Ridge, the Lady that’s coming off a Tuesday Holton – Flewelling 1-0-0- as Stone and Farmer scored tals 16-4-19-25-63. ing and getting used to each oth- Cobras coming out on top 48-36 night 52-30 win over McLouth. 0-2, Haussler 0-0-5-6-5, Yingst nine more points for the Kaws Elsewhere in Big Seven er, and our youth showed just a while the Ram boys squeaked Pleasant Ridge, meanwhile, will 3-0-0-1-6, Hickman 1-1-2-6- before Prine could make anoth- League action last night, the little bit last night,” he said. “We past the Cobras with a 40-39 host McLouth (0-5 league and 7, Rhodd 2-0-1-1-5, Tanking er three-point basket to make Hiawatha varsity boys beat Sa- just have to keep pushing.” win. overall) that night. 5-2-1-2-17, Crouch 2-0-0-2-4, the score 55-44 with 3:52 left in betha 73-53. JW: 21-7-18-4 – 50 The Lady Cobras’ win, which “Both teams are expecting Patch 3-0-1-3-7. Totals 17-3- the game. The Holton boys also travel RV: 1-1-7-7 – 16 boosted their NEK League and to get the ball up and down the 10-21-53. Matthew Lierz also sank a to Nemaha Central on Friday. Individual statistics: overall record to 4-1, kept them court, so it will probably be a Perry-Lecompton – Ball 3-1- three-point basket for Holton in Jeff West: Kr. Biltoft 3-1-8- in second in the league behind fast-paced game,” Shupe said of 2-3-11, J. Keller 1-1-1-2-6, C. the fourth quarter. Kale Purcell 8-17, N. Roenne 3-1-1-2-10, Jefferson County North and his team’s upcoming game with Kahler 3-0-1-4-7, M. Roenne 3- dropped the Lady Rams to 2-3 Oskaloosa. 0-0-0-6, Peck 1-0-2-7-4, Ki. Bil- in the league (sixth place) and ——— toft 2-0-0-0-4. Young 1-0-0-0-2. overall. In the nightcap, a last-second Totals 16-2-12-21-50. “Our defense has been our disappointment that saw the RV: Stithem 0-1-0-0-3, Price strength this season,” Lady Rams walking away with the 1-0-1-2-3, Harman 1-0-1-1-3, Cobras Head Coach Dan Shupe one-point win dropped the Poort 1-0-0-0-2, Neuner 0-0-2- said of last night’s win. “We Cobra boys to 2-3 in the NEK 2-2, Joslin 0-0-2-2-2, Saia 0-0- have been executing it well for League (sixth place) and over­ 1-2-1. Totals 3-1-7-9-16. this time of year.” all, while the Rams climbed to JV: Jeff West 29, RV 22 The first quarter of the game 3-2 in the league (fifth place) C Team: Jeff West 33, RV 25 appeared to set the pace for the and overall. Both Panther teams will travel Lady Cobras, who outscored the Cobra head boys coach Chris to Sabetha on Friday for another Rams 14-3 in the frame, eight Brown said his team worked on Big Seven League match up. of the Heights points coming its game “a lot” over the holiday Games begin at 4:30 p.m. from Amaya Marlatt. The only break and came out “ready to problem was Pleasant Ridge’s play” against the Rams, who 20-7 run in the second quarter, took a 14-11 lead at the end of which put the Rams up 23-21 at the first quarter and held on to Birthday halftime. take a 27-20 lead into intermis­ “We had a letdown after a sion. pretty good first quarter, and “We shot very poorly from Gift when you do that with a good the free throw line in the first team, it opens the door for quarter,” Coach Brown said, Subscriptions! them,” Coach Shupe said. “So noting his team made just three we had to get back to executing of nine shots from the charity the basics.” stripe in that frame. “We shot Call Now To Give But in the second half, the better from the line throughout Cobras came back and kept the the rest of the game, and that Gift Subscriptions For Rams quiet for the most part, helped us to keep it close.” taking a 14-8 third quarter and The Cobras outscored the Friends And Family! a 13-5 final frame. Rams 13-9 in the third frame to Marlatt led the Lady Cobras narrow the Rams’ lead to three 1,000th prep basketball point noted The Holton with 16 overall points on the points, then got close to a single- night, followed by Abby Brey point win in the fourth quarter, Jackson Heights senior Kylie Dohl, shown above fifth from left, scored her Recorder and Kylie Dohl with a dozen leading 39-38 when the Cobras 1,000th point as a Cobra basketball player prior to Christmas break and the 364-3141 points apiece, while defensively, were called for a foul with six photo above was taken with coaches and teammates to note the special occa- Shupe cited the work of White seconds left. sion. Submitted photo and Dohl. For the Lady Rams, Continued to Page 7 ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 7 NFL playoffs under way The NFL (National Foot- ball League) playoffs started last weekend with the wild card round. The playoffs con- tinues this coming weekend. Wild Card Games *AFC Wild Card Round Saturday, Jan. 4 3:35 p.m. Houston Texans defeated Buffalo Bills 22-19 *AFC Wild Card Round Saturday, Jan. 4 7:15 p.m. Tennessee Titans defeated New England Patriots 20-13 *NFC Wild Card Round Sunday, Jan. 5 12:05 p.m. Minnesota Vikings defeated New Orleans Saints 26-20 *NFC Wild Card Round Sunday, Jan. 5 3:40 p.m. Seattle Seahawks defeated Philadelphia Eagles 17-9 --- Divisional Games *NFC Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 11 3:35 p.m. Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers *AFC Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 11 7:15 p.m. Tennessee Titans at Balti- Holton High grads Shay Tanking (No. 10 shown above at left) and Hayley Thompson (No. 31 shown above at right) are members of more Ravens the Washburn University Ichabods women’s basketball team this season. Tanking, a 5-7 guard, is a sophomore and Thompson, a 6-0 *AFC Divisional Round forward, is a senior. Thompson, who has started nine of 12 games so far, is averaging 5.8 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game Sunday, Jan. 12 2:05 p.m. and has scored 12 points in a game two different times this season so far. Tanking played in two games in November and reportedly Houston Texans at Kansas will miss the remaining games this season due to injury. Photos courtesy of WU City Chiefs *NFC Divisional Round Sunday, Jan. 12 5:40 p.m. Big Seven lists girls Seattle Seahawks at Green Wetmore boys play Rams, Tigers Bay Packers stats leaders at n JH Cobras By Brian Sanders stop their two best players added 10. Centralia saw four Wetmore High School’s from scoring.” players finish with double- Christmas break Continued from Page 6 Cardinal boys came back For the Cardinals, Henry digit totals, led by Colby The Rams took the lead on a from the holiday break in led in scoring with 13 points, Arnold with 14, Presly Bowers By Michael Powls 6. D. Hickman from Holton pair of free throws, prompting hopes of a win against Twin followed by Kyler Wommack with 11 and Cooper Deters The girls stat leaders at the made 7 free throws in 9 at- the Cobras to get a shot off at the Valley League foes Blue Val­ with 11. Brody Barr led the and Kamble Haverkamp with Christmas break in the Big 7 tempts for 77.8 percent. buzzer that didn’t go in, Brown ley-Randoph last Friday and Rams with 24 points, followed 10 each. League were as follows: 8. K. Bryan from Royal Val- said. Centralia last night, but in by Brockman with 21. Wetmore’s next game is Scoring: ley made 10 free throws in 13 Brown cited the work of Dylan each case, the Cardinals came The loss kept the Cardinals set for this Friday evening, 1. A. Kramer from Nema- free throws for 76.9 percent. Thompson on both sides of the up short. winless in four TVL games when the Cardinals host ha Central had 70 points in 5 Offensive Rebounds ball, leading the team offensively Last Friday, the Rams on the season but with a Cornerstone. games and averaged 14 points 1. M. Patch from Holton had with 16 points, including a pair outscored the Cards in the 2-5 overall record, while Scoring (Jan. 3) per game. 14 rebounds in 4 games and av- of three-point hits. second half to get the 55-44 Blue Valley’s league record Wetmore 15-9-17-3 44 4. S. Tanking from Holton eraged 3.5 rebounds per game. “Dylan did a great job being win. improved to 1-1 and its overall Blue Valley 8-18-19-10 had 50 points in 4 games and 2. D. Hickman from Holton in the passing lane,” the coach “It was a close game going record improved to 4-1. Wetmore: Henry 2 (3) 0-1 averaged 12.5 points per game. had 12 rebounds in 4 games and said. into the fourth quarter, and I On Tuesday, the Cardinals 13, Wommack 1 (3) 0-2 11, 8. F. Haussler from Holton averaged 3 rebounds per game. Pleasant Ridge was led in think we just ran out of gas,” traveled to Centralia, where McQueen 1 (2) 0-0 8, Bloom had 41 points, in 4 games and 6. S. Tanking from Holton scoring by Conner Gibson with Wetmore Head Coach Mark a tough Tiger team extended 2 2-4 6, Carls 2 0-0 4, Hackler averaged 10.25 points per had 10 rebounds in 4 games 14 points. Martin said of the Blue Valley its winning streak to five 1 0-0 2. Totals 9 (8) 2-7 44. game. and averaged 2.5 rebounds per On Friday, the Cobras will game. “We just looked tired, games with a 69-41 win and Blue Valley: Barr 7 (2) 4-9 9. D. Hickman from Holton game. head to Oskaloosa to take on and I don’t know why. Plus, dropped the Cardinals to 0-5 24, Brockman 8 (1) 2-3 21, had 40 points in 4 games and Defensive Rebounds a Bear team that’s currently we couldn’t hit a shot.” in the TVL and 2-6 overall. Bylkas 0 (1) 1-2 4, Wichman 1 averaged 10 points per game. 1. En. Byrd from Riverside winless in six tries, league and The game got off to a good The Tigers got out to a 22-12 2-4 4, Duncan 1 0-3 2. Totals 13. K. Bryan from Royal Val- had 27 rebounds in 4 games overall, following last night’s 48- start with Wetmore outscoring lead in the first quarter and led 17 (4) 9-23 55. ley had 38 points in 4 games and and averaged 6.75 rebounds per 31 loss to McLouth. The Rams the Rams 15-8 in the first the way through the rest of the Scoring (Jan. 7) averaged 9.5 points per game. game. will host McLouth (4-1 league quarter on the strength of game. Wetmore 12-7-12-10 41 2-Point Field Goal Percent- 2. S. Tanking from Holton and overall) that same night. seven points from Braden “We played a team that was Centralia 22-19-18-10 69 age had 22 rebounds in 4 games “Oskaloosa is a young team, Henry. But the Rams bounced just better than us,” Coach Wetmore: Henry 3 (3) 1-2 16, 1. R. Rottinghaus from and averaged 5.5 rebounds per and they’ve struggled so far this back in the second frame with Martin said this morning Carls 3 (1) 1-2 10, McQueen 1 Nemaha Central made 25 field game. year,” Brown said. “Hopefully eight points from Bryson of Centralia. “We are really (1) 2-4 7, Lamberson 2 0-1 4, goals in 36 field goal attempts Steals we can go play well and win.” for 69.4 percent. 1. O. Yingst from Holton had Girls Scoring Brockman to take a 26-24 struggling to find our identity Wommack 2 0-0 4, Bloom 0 Jackson Heights 14-7-14-13 48 halftime lead. right now, and we have just 0-2 0. Totals 11 (5) 4-11 41. 3. F. Haussler from Holton 16 steals in 4 games and aver- made 7 field goals in 12 field aged 4 steals per game. Pleasant Ridge 3-20-8-5 36 It was neck-and-neck in the three games left before our Centralia: Arnold 5 4-4 14, Jackson Heights: Marlatt 8 0-1 third quarter, with the Rams mid-season tournament Bowers 5 1-3 11, Deters 1 (2) goal attempts for 58.3 percent. 3. D. Hickman from Holton 16, Brey 4 4-4 12, Dohl 5 2-3 12, finishing the frame with a 45- begins. We have to get back 2-2 10, Haverkamp 5 0-1 10, 11. K. Bryan from Royal had 14 steals in 4 games and Roles 3 0-2 6, White 1 0-0 2. Total 41 lead before taking off in to the basics and play like we Quigley 2 (1) 1-2 8, Heinen Valley made 10 field goals in averaged 3.5 steals per game. 21 6-10 48. the fourth quarter, outscoring did the first four games of the 2 2-3 6, Osterhaus 2 0-0 4, 22 field goal attempts for 45.5 3. M. Patch from Holton had Pleasant Ridge: Watkins 1 (2) 2- the Cards 10-3. season.” Becker 1 0-0 2, Talley 1 0-0 pecent. 14 steals in 4 games and aver- 2 10, K. Nutsch 4 0-0 8, Schwinn 3 “We gave up way too many Henry again led the way 2, Weyer 0 2-2 2. Totals 24 (3) 14. D. Hickman from Holton aged 3.5 steals per game. 0-1 6, Herbig 1 (1) 0-0 5, Theis 1 made 15 field goals in 36 field 6. F. Haussler from Holton 2-2 4, Barnes 1 1-2 3. Totals 11 (3) offensive rebounds, which in scoring for the Cardinals, 12-17 69. 5-7 36. came back to beat us,” Coach picking up 16 points including goal attempts for 41.7 percent. had 12 steals in 4 games and 14. K. Albright from Royal averaged 3 steals per game. Boys Scoring Martin said. “Plus we didn’t three treys, while Jacob Carls Jackson Heights 11-9-13-6 39 Valley made 5 field goals in 12 Assists Pleasant Ridge 14-13-9-4 40 attempts for 41.7 percent. 1. A. Kramer from Nemaha Jackson Heights: Thompson 3 3-Point Field Goal Percent- Central had 25 assists in 5 (2) 4-8 16, S. Holliday 0 (1) 5-5 8, age games and averaged 5 assists Bosley 2 2-3 6, Kennedy 2 1-3 5, Regional 1. F. Haussler from Holton per game. Doyle 0 (1) 0-0 3, Wareham 0 1-2 1, made 5 field goals in 8 field 4. O. Yingst from Holton had Wege 0 0-1 0. Totals 7 (4) 13-22 39. wrestling Holton Livestock Exchange, Inc. goal attempts for 62.5 percent. 14 assist in 4 games and aver- Pleasant Ridge: Gibson 3 (1) 5-6 1/2 Mile East of Holton, KS on 16 Hwy. 3. M. Joslin from Royal Val- aged 3.5 assists per game. 14, Carpenter 0 (3) 0-1 9, Johnston 2 for girls ley made 3 field goals in 6 field 5. S. Tanking from Holton 2-2 6, Stutz 0 (1) 2-4 5, Wohlgemuth 1 2-2 4, Adams 1 0-1 2. Totals 7 (5) division LIVESTOCK AUCTION EVERY TUESDAY goal attempts for 50 percent. had 13 assists in 4 games and 11-16 40. 5. S. Tanking from Holton averaged 3.25 assists per game. JV Girls: JHHS 55, PRHS 15 announced SPECIAL CALF & YEARLING AUCTION made 9 field goals in 22 at- 7. F. 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It was noted at those meetings sales tax during the general may be looking at the purchase­ $1.4 trillion spending package The minimum legal age that the need to improve the election, while USD 336 pa­ of a new transformer in the near to sell any tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars and signed by President Trump. in Kansas before the federal county’s rural­ roads was the trons voted not to approve the future, possibly at a cost of The smoking age hike had change was 18. central concern from members proposed­ $4.5 million school about $500,000, to keep up with e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21, according to new bipartisan support in the U.S. Besides cigarettes, the of the public who attended­ and bond issue for energy and summer energy demands. Senate and was co-authored by amendment also includes asked for better roads, bridges safety improvements at both the Funds continue to be raised legislation signed recently by President Donald Trump. Democrats Brian Schatz and e-cigarettes, which have grown and tubes. Holton High School and Holton for an enclosed community Dick Durbin and Republicans in popularity among high school Dates and times that Class Middle School buildings. building on the north side of On Dec. 20, President Trump signed legislation that amended Mitt Romney and Todd students. According to the U.S. C fire­works can be sold and One of the races on the the Banner Creek Reservoir Young, it was reported. Department of Health and discharged in Holton’s city ballot, for position one on the grounds, and the Jackson the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act in order to raise Prior to the amendment, 19 Human Services, 27.5 percent limits around the Fourth of July Royal Valley school board, was County Commission recently states and more than 500 U.S. of U.S. high school students will remain unchanged­ despite not decided until the Jackson pledged the county’s support the federal minimum age of the sale of tobacco products from cities had already raised the reported using e-cigarettes in the efforts of a group of Holton County Commission’s election for the project to the tune of minimum age to buy tobaccos the past month. residents who sought to have canvass a few days later. Jacob­ about $25,000. 18 to 21 years. the Holton City Commission­ “Tug” Wamego, who trailed Derrick Bohnenkemper, reduce the number of days that Michael Boswell by four votes charged with first-degree fireworks can be discharged.­ after election night, ended murder and other charges in Consumer Corner: Beware of The Holton school board up defeating Boswell by four the September 2018 shooting will host two evenings of votes. death of his father and ensuing­ “community forums”­ to explain Muddy Creek Family standoff with Jackson County scammers posing as Apple support the school bond proposal on Clinic in Netawaka will join officers, will face arraignment the November general election the Cotton­ -O’Neil Network in late January after waiving his By Derek Schmidt breach at Apple. will never call you to ask you to ballot for improvements to the as Cotton-O’Neil Netawaka, right to a preliminary hearing Kansas Attorney General Earlier this year, the wire money, make payments via heating, ventilation and air it was announced. Current this month in Jackson County During this holiday season, company issued a warning gift card, send cash payments conditioning­ systems at the Muddy Creek Family Medicine District Court. our Consumer Protection to iPhone users to not answer or provide bank account high school and middle school. physician Michael Keehn, A controversial water contract Division has seen a recent calls purporting to be from information in order to provide About 20 people attended the M.D., will become a Cotton- between­ the Jackson Heights influx of complaints from the company unless you have you a service. Apple says it will forums. O’Neil provider and will school district and Jackson Kansans receiving phone calls requested one using the official never ask you for your Apple ID Heavy rains in the spring continue to see patients. County Rural Water District 3 from scammers posing as Apple online support page. password, iCloud credentials and summer prevented many The purchase of the former was approved this month by the Apple support staff. If you receive one of these or verification codes in order farmers in Jackson County Holton Farm & Home by USD 335 Board of Edu­cation, The scammers even use calls, hang up. Do not give to provide you with support. It and the surrounding area Tarwater Farm & Home of which noted that for the past 50 caller-ID spoofing technology your personal information or will never ask for money in the from planting their corn, soy­ Topeka was announced this years, RWD 3 provided water­ to impersonate the company’s Apple account credentials to form of an iTunes gift card. beans and other crops in a month, with Rich Tarwater to the district at no charge; the real telephone number in order someone over the phone. To More information on how to timely manner, but crops that noting that the store will reopen new contract includes a charge to appear more legitimate. The further insulate yourself from protect yourself from these and have been harvested so far are in the near future following of $4 per 1,000 gallons of water. scam involves a claim that this type of scam, consider other scams is available online looking good, according to a thorough inventory­ of the Free wireless internet will be your iCloud account has been using Apple’s two-factor at www.InYourCornerKansas. Doug Biswell, general manager Holton facility. available to the public inside the compromised, there has been authentication to protect your org or by calling our consumer at Jackson Farmers in Holton. Four Jackson County women Jackson County Courthouse in suspicious activity in your account. protection hotline at (800) 432- The Holton/Jackson County — Deb Dillner, Diane Gross, 2020, after the Jackson County account or there has been a data Real companies like Apple 2310. Chamber of Commerce has Esther Ideker and Floye Knouft Commissioners­ approved a continued­ some of the programs — were announced­ this month county expense of $1,307.89 to that started­ during Holton by the Holton/Jackson County allow Giant Communications­ Netawaka UMC Main Street’s six-year run, Chamber of Commerce as the to install public wi-fi inside the including the Joint Opportunity­ newest additions to the Chamber courthouse. By Mary E. Edwards died. Her funeral services will takenly thought life would be for Building Success (JOBS) Hall of Fame for 2020. The first major snowstorm Jan. 5 was a nice sunny be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, at calm and peaceful after the baby revolving loan program, which The Holton community of the 2019-20 winter season morning with the temperature Crestview UMC in Topeka. arrived. Chamber interim director mourned the loss a previous dumped up to seven inches above freezing. At Netawaka Hymns were “Come, Let Sunday was Epiphany Sun- Ashlee York said still has Hall of Fame honoree this of snow on parts of eastern United Methodist Church, Us Use The Grace Divine,” day. Epiphany means “the light funds available in the account month, as Jim Birkbeck, Jackson County on Dec. 15, Marcia Robertson lighted “O Master, Let Me Walk With that shines forth.” We celebrate for business owners within longtime Denison State Bank according to reports from the the altar candles and Marilyn Thee,” “Cares Chorus” and “We the wise men’s visit to pay hom- Holton’s city limits. leader and Holton community National­ Weather Service. The Banaka gave the welcome and Three Kings Of Orient Are.” age and welcome the baby King Construction of the Mayetta pillar, died at the age of 79. snow made travel treacherous announcements. Verona Grannell was in charge with gifts fit for a king. The Spray Park has begun. Nine new recreational vehicle in the region and closed most Pastor Young Won thanked of recorded music. Magi welcomed the new king, Continental Pools of Gardner camp sites with electrical area schools for a day. the congregation for their gifts The scripture lesson was Mat- but King Herod was frightened began building the 50-foot by hookups will be added at Banner The City of Holton will and prayers for him and So- thew 2:1-12, the visit of the by the idea of a new king and 40-foot spray park on Oct. 14, Creek Reservoir­ after the receive a $98,000 “Christmas Jin and Baby Eden, and said Magi. Pastor Young’s sermon decided to destroy Jesus. including­ the completion of Jackson County Commission­ present” for improvements­ they are adjusting to a new life was “The King Revealing Him- As Jesus is revealed to us in dirt work, laying out the pipes approved an estimated $15,000 at the city’s parks from the schedule. The Williams twins, self.” our lives, how do we react? for the spray park features, to install electrical pedestals to estate of a former Holton Jack and Judah, are gaining and As Pastor Young began the Hopefully we will be like the spreading gravel and installing a tent campground on the north couple, George and Elizabeth doing well – please continue sermon, he said the last two wise men, and with open hearts the underground and above side of the reservoir. Mansfield, who were described prayers for their eyesight. weeks since Baby Eden’s birth joyfully welcome Him, excited ground water nozzles. The deceased body of Brian as “community-minded folks” Prayers are for those having seemed like two months, with to live in the light which the K. Wood of Netawaka was by city officials. the flu and that others can avoid all the new chores, check-ups darkness will not overcome. • November found in a culvert a couple The defeat of a proposed $4.5 getting it. The congregation and changes of routine. He and Holy Communion was given The Royal Valley High miles north of Holton during a million­ general obligation bond School volleyball team won learned that a dear friend and So-Jin had been excited and by Pastor Young, who was as- search for Wood, who had been issue to upgrade the heating, former member, Dotty Mead, anxious for the birth and mis- sisted by Marcia Robertson. the Class 3A state volleyball reported missing a few days ventilation and cooling systems tournament at the Hutchinson earlier. Wood was found in the at Holton’s middle and high Sports Arena after defeating­ vicinity of the place where he schools has prompted the USD Beloit in straight sets, earning had last been seen alive, it was 336 Board of Education to study the first state volleyball title in noted. what it would take to complete the school’s history. the needed HVAC upgrades in Northeast Kansas Area • December six phases over several years. Call The Agency on Aging administrators Sunday liquor sales are Amendments to the 2019 are interested in expanding the now permitted­ in Holton, city county budget, made possible organization’s transportation commissioners noted as they by additional non-tax revenues, services in Jackson County, and approved an update to city codes have been proposed­ by the Experts! NEKAAA officials met with the regarding alcoholic beverages­ Jackson County Commission.­ Jackson County Commission­ to reflect an ordinance passed Additional unforeseen revenues­ this month to discuss offering in September that allowed such received that are not collected­ more transportation services to sales within the city limits. tax dollars require commis­ Appliances Automotive Construction/Excavating all county residents. City commissioners also sioners to amend the county Jackson County voters heard a report from electrical budget each year for several approved the renewal of the production superintendent­ Ira county depart­ments. RON KIRK’S county-wide .4 percent retailers’ Harrison that his department­ Jayhawk TV n & Appliances Kyle Construction Parenting Class... New Construction; Remodeling; Kitchens; Continued from Page 1 We sell the best Kelli Thompson, preschool down. Thompson recommends that all and service the rest! 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Plumbing & Water Conditioning New Construction & Repairs Holton, KS 66436 Trent Andler 785-383-1882 364-4434 [email protected] Love, Kim and Brent www.CapitolViewMasonry.com Holton, Kansas 785-364-3141 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 9 School Menus Circleville Buck’s Grove United Methodist Church Jackson Heights milk; Lunch – Chicken and News Monday, Jan. 13: Breakfast – noodles and roll or turkey sub, By Betty Bernritter and does speak to us anywhere gants sang “Joy To The World,” Hot oatmeal, fruit, juice and milk; mashed potatoes, carrots, fresh By Jeannie Arnold What a beautiful Epiphany and anytime. The lesson is “be “Away In A Manger,” “What Lunch – Corn dog, tater tots, baby fruit and milk. Kenny Wykert spent Christ- Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. As Mary alert!” Child Is This,” “O Come, O carrots, chocolate chip cookie, Royal Valley mas Eve at the home of his cous- Ringel lighted the altar candles When God presents us with Come, Emmanuel,” “While fruit and milk. Monday, Jan. 13: Breakfast – ins, Bill and Vicki Lesser, of To- at Buck’s Grove United Meth- some new opportunity, are we Shepherds Watched Their Tuesday, Jan. 14: Breakfast French toast sticks, fruit and milk; peka. He rode with Jack Barnes, odist Church, Leesa Harshaw willing to begin a journey of Flocks” and the closing hymn, – Waffles, ham patty, fruit, juice Lunch – Grilled chicken sand- who attended along with other played the hymn “He Touched faith? The story of the wise men “Go, Tell It On The Mountain.” and milk; Lunch – Beef and wich, potato wedges, cucumbers, relatives. On Christmas Day, Me.” Other hymns Leesa ac- says there is something special For a special, Denny Ashcraft noodles, mashed potatoes, green fruit and milk. Kenny joined those attending companied as the congregants that awaits at the finish. What read an article titled “Why Go beans, whole-wheat roll (9-12), Tuesday, Jan. 14: Breakfast – the Holton Community Christ- sang were “We Three Kings,” does God expect of us? We do To Church?” tossed salad, fruit and milk. Muffin and yogurt, fruit and milk; mas Dinner event in Holton. “It Came Upon The Midnight not have to guess. The vast ma- Pastor Charlotte read scripture Wednesday, Jan. 15: Break- Lunch – Burrito, rice, carrots, On Christmas Day, Dennis Clear” and “The First Noel.” jority is found in the pages of from Matthew 2:13-23 and titled fast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice broccoli, fruit and milk. and Barbara Hutchinson went to After announcements, Pastor our Holy Book. What you be- her message “Immigrate Into and milk; Lunch – White chicken Wednesday, Jan. 15: Breakfast Lenexa to attend a brunch meal Charlotte Milroy led in the call lieve should determine how you The Kingdom Of Jesus Christ.” chili, cornbread, red pepper slices, – Star spangled pancakes, sau- with Doug and Lisa Brown and to worship, opening prayer and behave. From the very first day after cucumbers, fruit and milk,. sage patty, fruit and milk; Lunch Bill Meares. Doug Hutchinson the Epiphany prayer. The offertory prayer was His birth, Jesus caused political Thursday, Jan. 16: Breakfast – Chicken and noodles, mashed joined them, along with Zack Donna Ashcraft read scripture recited and Don Boling and trouble and was resisted by the – Cinnamon roll, fruit, juice and potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit and Lauren Korte and Spencer from Isaiah 60:1-6 and Ephe- Wayne Rieschick were ushers. powerful. One of the first things milk; Lunch – Hamburger on a and milk. Brown. sians 3:1-12. Everyone enjoyed eating the that Jesus does in the first days bun, french fries, lettuce salad, Thursday, Jan. 16: Breakfast – Later that day, Dennis and Pastor Charlotte read scrip- Epiphany cake Mary Ringel of His earthly life is to become sliced tomato, fruit and milk. Biscuit and gravy, fruit and milk; Barbara went to the home of ture from Matthew 2:11-12. She provided with baby Jesus. Linda an immigrant. Friday, Jan. 17: Breakfast – Lunch – Nacho supreme, refried Tim and Sandee Morris and titled her message “Believe As Rieschick was the lucky person Jesus and His family did not Biscuit with sausage gravy, fruit, beans, carrots, fruit and milk. enjoyed visiting with them and You Behave.” The annual obser- to receive the slice of cake with stay in Egypt very long. The juice and milk; Lunch – Peppero- Friday, Jan. 17: Breakfast – their family. Tess Schwartz, Tim vance of the birth of our Savior baby Jesus. Holy Family returns not to ni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots and Breakfast pizza, fruit and milk; and Sandee’s granddaughter, is almost over. Epiphany, recall------Bethlehem, but they go far from cucumber slices, fruit and milk. Lunch – Pizza, salad, corn, fruit recently born to Erin and Jason ing the visit of the wise men, By Betty Bernritter Jerusalem, all the way to Naza- Holton and milk. Schwartz of Belvue, was there. ends the liturgical celebration, I was asked by several people reth. No wonder King Herod Monday, Jan. 13: Breakfast – Prairie Hills It was a full day but an enjoyable following the “Twelve Days Of if I had quit writing the Buck’s was threatened by Baby Jesus. Breakfast pizza or cereal, choice Monday, Jan. 13: Breakfast one too. Christmas.” Grove news. The answer is I Because of Jesus’ birth and the of fruit and/or juice and milk; – Cereal or cinnamon pastries; Deloris Beam had her family Lots of legends have grown was sidetracked with pneumo- world’s response, it required His Lunch – Pig in a blanket or tur- Lunch – Grilled chicken patty on all home for Christmas dinner up around this story of the nia, but I am back on track now. family to immigrate. key fritter, potatoes and gravy, a whole-grain bun, campfire -po on Christmas Day. There were Three Kings. Matthew called On Sunday, Dec. 29, being All of us are naturalized citi- broccoli casserole, fresh fruit and tato wedges, ranch broccoli salad, about 48 people present for the them “wise men from the east.” a fifth Sunday, we welcomed zens so far as the Kingdom of milk. pineapple and milk. special get-together. It was won- They probably were astrologers, Circleville UMC to join us for God is concerned. Have you im- Tuesday, Jan. 14: Breakfast Tuesday, Jan. 14: Breakfast – derful to have the kids all home which explains why they would brunch and worship service. migrated into the Kingdom of – Pancake on a stick or cereal, Biscuits and gravy; Lunch – Beef and the weather was just won- have noticed the star and then Mary Ringle lighted the altar Jesus Christ? choice of fruit and/or juice and and noodles, mashed potatoes, derful. been so excited about coming candles and Pastor Charlotte The offertory prayer was recit- milk; Lunch – Chicken wrap or peas, fruit cocktail, whole-grain On Thursday, Dec. 26, Bob and across something unusual in the Milroy asked for announce- ed and Don Boling and Wayne crispito, Spanish rice, cookie (9- roll and milk. I, Merlin and Judy Arnold, Steve sky. They were excited enough ments and then led the congre- Rieschick were ushers. Mary 12), fresh fruit and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Break- and Leota Wilkerson and Elmer to make them drop what they gation in the call to worship. carried out the light of Christ. Wednesday, Jan. 15: Breakfast fast – Syrup Day; Lunch – Chili, and Rita Ent all joined Maxine were doing and follow the star. Pastor Charlotte read a story Benediction: May the God – Cinnamon roll or cereal, choice carrot and celery crunchers, Lewis for the coffee with friends There is a wonderful lesson for about the Advent candle and who gives us peace make you of fruit and/or juice and milk; dill pickle spears, apple smiles, event at Vintage Park. us right here. The three met God how it all started. She also gave holy in every way and keep your Lunch – Pasta and meat sauce whole-grain cinnamon roll and Dave and Sara Anderson were in the midst of doing their work. a short history about each hymn whole being – spirit, soul and with roll or hamburger, salad, milk. guests of Dennis and Barbara God is not limited to meeting us that was sung. body – free from every fault at green beans, fresh fruit and milk. Thursday, Jan. 16: Breakfast Hutchinson on Sunday evening, in a certain place (like a church) Donna Ashcraft played the the coming of our Lord Jesus Thursday, Jan. 16: Breakfast – Sausage or egg biscuit sand- Dec. 29. They enjoyed a soup or at a certain hour. God can recorded music as the congre- Christ (1 Thessalonians 5-23). – Sausage and cheese biscuit or wich; Lunch – Chicken crispitos, supper get-together. cereal, choice of fruit and/or juice Spanish rice, refried beans, corn, Dale and Ilah Rose Askren had and milk; Lunch – Taco salad, oranges and bananas and milk. their family all home to cele- Circleville UMC chips and salsa or corn dog, pep- Friday, Jan. 17: Breakfast – brate Christmas on Sunday, Dec. per strips, salad, beans, cinnamon Breakfast pizza; Lunch – Classic 29. They invited Deloris Beam By Sue Wichman the accompaniment. believe. Be willing to put feet puff (6-12), fruit and milk. macaroni and cheese with meat- to join them. A granddaughter, Epiphany Sunday was cel- Charlotte’s message was on your faith and get up and fol- Friday, Jan. 17: Breakfast balls, steamed broccoli, carrots Megan Steiner, and her family ebrated on Jan. 5 at Circlev- based on the gospel lesson, low the star. – Biscuit and gravy or cereal, and cucumbers, grapes, whole- were unable to be there, as their ille United Methodist Church. Matthew 2:1-12. The three Leesa provided a special, choice of fruit and/or juice and grain breadstick and milk. son had a virus. Leesa Harshaw, pianist, played wise men brought gifts of gold, playing “He Hideth My Soul” “How Great Thou Art” for the frankincense and myrrh to the and “I’d Rather Have Jesus.” prelude as Verlin Wichman baby Jesus. The gold represents Ginger played “Auld Lange Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation lighted the altar candles. money used in the service of Syne” on her harmonica for a Annual Church Lay Pastor Charlotte Milroy Christ while frankincense was second special. General Public Transportation Meeting Set! extended a welcome before burned in the temple as a sym- Allen Fernkopf and Dennis leading the call to worship, the bol of prayer. Myrrh was a spice Hutchinson received the offer- Monday thru Friday • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. opening prayer and the psalter. used in medicines and embalm- ing while Leesa played “Amaz- First Come – First Serve! The Mayetta Mary Jo Fernkopf served as lit- ing. ing Grace” before the service urgist, reading from the books Tradition says that myrrh closed. Serving Jackson County Monday - Friday Christian Church of Isaiah and Ephesians. was given in anticipation of Following the service, the Holton to Topeka annual meeting will The hymns were “We Three Christ’s crucifixion and death. congregation was served Epiph- ••••••••••••••••• Kings,” “It Came Upon The We learned two important les- any cake by Dixie Mannell and Mayetta to Lawrence be held at 11:30 a.m. Midnight Clear,” “The First sons from the wise men. First, Milton Snyder. Allen and Mary Mayetta to Horton Noel” and “Go Tell It On The be ready to meet God in the Jo Fernkopf will provide the on Sunday, Jan. 12, Mountain.” Dawn Duryea was midst of your everyday activi- cake next year. Toll Free: (866) 727-8181 2020 (following the song leader and Leesa provided ties. Secondly, behave as you There will be a meeting of the executive board following the This project funded in part by the service). Thank you! service next Sunday, Jan. 12. KDOT Public Transit Program. Royal Valley Senior of the Month Royal Valley High School’s senior of the month for January is Jaiden Wamego. NEWS TIP? Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce During high school, Jaiden has participated in basketball, football and Call Student Council for four years. He is also 15th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet a member of the National Honor Society, The Holton fishing club and yearbook staff and is on Join us as we recognize the 2020 the track team. Recorder! 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Call 364-3963 Holton, KS • 364-5021 (Old Eagle’s Hall) all three main bank locations for more information. steampower.squarespace.com Daniel Rineberg Benefits Counselor John McManigal (785) 969-6400 This ad sponsored by The Holton Recorder. 785-364-3141 785-220-3407 www.holtonrecorder.net HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 10 December sales tax collections increase Municipal sales tax collec- cent): $173,062.61, $177,704.23, tions showed a decent increase up 2.7 percent. between December of 2018 and n Pottawatomie Coun- this past De­cember, according to ty (1 per­cent): $421,072.64, sales tax col­lection data released $467,721.41, up 11.1 percent. in recent days by the Kansas n Shawnee County (1.15 Department of Revenue.­ percent): $2,693,731.77, Statewide, a total of $2,857,706.88, up 6.1 percent. $83,622,690.93 in city and n Wabaunsee County county sales taxes was collected (1.5 per­cent): $50,381.78, during De­cember, according to $56,818.82, up 12.8 percent. KDOR. That amount represent- n Washington Coun- ed a 6.4-percent in­crease over ty (1 percent):­ $37,554.11, the December 2018 col­lection $42,644.93, up 13.6 percent. of $78,588,668.67. n Atchison (1 percent): For fiscal year 2020 to date, $129,843.16, $132,372.50, up or July through December of 1.9 percent. this year, the statewide total n Effingham (1 percent): was $514,039,441.25, which $1,709.08, $2,485.93, up 45.5 was 2.9 percent­ better than per­cent. the FY 2019-to-date total of n Hiawatha (1.5 percent): $499,512,146.60. $91,040.03, $97,569.13, up 7.2 Jackson County’s Decem- per­cent. ber to­tal of $146,149.02 on the n Highland (1 percent): county’s 1.4-percent sales tax, $4,072.44, $4,287.61, up 5.3 in effect since January of 2013, percent. marked a 4.9-per­cent increase n Horton (2 percent): over the December 2018 to- $24,127.09, $24,158.53, up 0.1 tal of $139,375.14. The coun­ percent. ty’s FY 2020-to-date total of n Marysville (1.6 percent): $922,271.05 was also 3.5 per- $108,222.70, $112,028.60, up cent better than the FY 2019-to- 3.5 percent. Phyllis Slipke (right) and her daughters, April (at left) and Brooke (center) prepared for the Community Christmas date total of $891,333.72, it was n Meriden (0.5 percent): Dinner crowd by filling “goodie bags” full of peanuts and other treats at the EUM Family Life Center. reported. $2,811.56, $3,310.13, up 17.7 Photo by Brian Sanders Holton’s 0.75-percent sales per­cent. tax, in effect since April of n Onaga (1 percent): 2014, generated $53,528.02 this $5,164.95, $6,187.66, up 19.8 Immanuel Lutheran Church past December, which was 0.3 percent. percent less than the $53,715.22 n Oskaloosa (1 percent): total generated in December­ of $13,701.27, $11,863.22, down By Esther L. Ideker you die. promise made to Abraham, now His will. The congregation joined 2018. The city’s FY 2020-to- 13.4 percent. The second Sunday of Christ- All religions have their laws fulfilled in Jesus Christ. in The Lord’s Prayer. date total of $351,042.08 was 6 n Ozawkie (1 percent): mas worship service at Immanuel and rules, and all religions basi- “When the time had fully come The Service of the Sacrament percent better than the FY 2019- $2,714.21, $2,893.73, up 6.6 Lutheran Church on Jan. 5 opened cally say the same thing – obey God sent His son, born of a wom- with Preface, Sanctus, Pax Domini to-date total of $331,029.88, percent. with the hymn “Go Tell It On The and you live, disobey and you die. an, born under the law to redeem and Agnus Dei was shared. Elders n Mountain.” Following the invo- The reason we have not made it a those who were under the law,” Tex Manuel II and Topher Dohl however. Perry (0.5 percent): cation, confession of sins and ab- simple thing is that we somehow Galatians 4:4. assisted Pastor Van Velzer with And in Mayetta, which has $4,234.03, $3,377.27, down had a 1-percent sales tax in ef- 20.2 percent. solution, Psalm 8 was spoken re- know deep down inside that we The offertory was sung fol- the distribution. The distribution n sponsively. cannot actually keep the law of lowed by the gathering of gifts. In hymns were “Come, Let Us Eat” fect since July of 2011, a total Rossville (1 percent): Elder Tex Manuel II read the God as it is commanded and in- the prayers of the church, petitions and “Your Table I Approach.” of $2,075.16 was generated $10,281.80, $8,753.80, down Old Testament lesson from Num- tended to be kept. were in behalf of God’s church, The Nunc Dimittis and thanks- this past December — a 105.1- 14.9 percent. bers 6:22-27 and the Epistle lesson There is one who has kept the our nation, the causes of peace and giving were sung. Following the percent improvement over last n Sabetha (1 percent): from Galatians 3:23-29. Pastor law and walked the way of God justice, the needs of the sick and post-communion collect, saluta- December’s $1,011.54. The $37,900.85, $40,361.04, up 6.5 Michael Van Velzer read the Holy perfectly. He keeps it – willingly, all people as they have need. tion and benediction, the service city’s FY 2020-to-date total of per­cent. Gospel of the day from Luke 2:21. gladly, fully and firmly believing We pray that God sends faithful closed with the hymn “Joy To The $8,279.04 was less than $3 be- n Saint Marys (1 percent): The congregation professed The that the law of God is good be- pastors and church workers who World.” low the FY 2019-to-date total of $23,229.37, $24,245.14, up 4.4 Nicene Creed. The sermon hymn cause God is love. This is exactly will strengthen His people in their Assisting with the service were $8,281.99, it was noted. per­cent. was “From East To West.” why the Father sent His Son into baptismal identity and in their vo- Tex Manuel II, elder; Drake Mel- Other area city and county n Seneca (1 percent): In the sermon, Pastor Van Velzer the world – so that He would be cation of love and service to their lies, acolyte; Joyce Peterson, or- sales tax collections are listed $53,036.29, $58,426.27, up said that sometimes we Christians what we should be but are not; so neighbors. Bless the members of ganist; and Inga Klahr and Heather below by municipality, amount 10.2 percent. can make religion a lot more com- that He may keep the law perfectly our armed forces, and also police, Amon, altar committee. of sales tax collected, December n Topeka (1.5 percent): plicated than it really is. Religion for us and in our place and on our firefighters, emergency medical Members of the congregation 2018 total, De­cember 2019 total $3,142,350.36, $3,342,406.71, is a simple thing, really. God has behalf. personnel, disaster relief workers joined in taking down the Christ- and percentage change. up 6.4 percent. given us laws to obey and rules to The mark of the cross is now and all whose selfless service aids mas decorations the day before the n n follow, and if you obey and follow the mark that identified the one so and comforts God’s people. Bless Epiphany. Pastor Van Velzer led Atchison County Valley Falls (2 percent): them, you live, and if you don’t, marked as an heir of promise – the the sick with healing according to Bible study following the service. (1.25 percent): $189,331.15, $12,224.95, $14,881.11, up 21.7 $191,954.07, up 1.4 percent. per­cent. n Brown County (1 percent): n Washington (1 percent): $100,338.23, $116,235.51, up $13,025.24, $13,519.43, up 3.8 Potawatomi United Methodist Church 15.8 percent. per­cent. n Doniphan County (1 per- n Westmoreland (1 per- cent): $49,667.51, $51,361.04, cent): $3,364.58, $4,439.22, up By Ilene Dick school friend. God’s grace coming to us, restor- They all had good food and a good up 3.4 per­cent. 31.9 per­cent. Sunday, Jan. 5, was a nice, Laura Schreiber and Atana ing our lives, renewing our days, visit and opened presents. It was a n n sunny day for the first Sunday af- Bernie-Blue carried in the light of recharging our spiritual batteries wonderful time with family. Jefferson County (1 per- Winchester’s 0.5-per- ter Christmas as a nice attendance Christ while Tina Pugh provided and giving us the chance to begin Lily Hall enjoyed receiving cent): $98,155.96, $94,772.38, cent sales tax, effective April down 3.4 percent. of 2019, generat­ed a total of gathered at Potawatomi United the music. Hymns were “What again. We can be different people. Christmas cards from Father n Methodist Church for worship. A Friend We Have In Jesus,” We believe in the God of second Dennis Q. and Sister Mirriam, Nemaha County (1 per- $984.77 during December.­ Pastor Howard opened the ser- “There’s A Song In The Air” and opportunities. who were her former high school vice with scripture and prayer. “His Name Is Wonderful.” Somewhere on the golden Catholic teachers. Judy Thoman announced that Judy Thoman was liturgist, streets of heaven is a man grin- Tom Ziegler and family trav- USD 335 board sets agenda next Sunday, Jan. 12, a quarterly reading from Matthew 19:26. The ning big. He once hung on a cross eled to South Dakota to be with board meeting will follow wor- Epiphany prayer was prayed in next to another man and must family during Christmas. They for Monday meeting ship service. unison. have thought his life was other. beat the blizzard and made it Pastor Howard announced that The Daugherty family provid- All he had was a prayer that went back, and had a good time. The Jackson Heights USD lin and Long L.L.C. to audit Joan Frazier will be celebrating ed the special by singing “There’s something like, “Jesus, Jesus, re- Betty Bowser and Taylee and th 335 Board of Education will the district’s books for the cur- her 95 birthday. A Song In The Air” with Leon member me.” Hunter Poppelreiter of Maple Hill hold its regular monthly meet- rent fiscal year, consideration of Prayers are with the family of Daugherty providing the music Prayer was all he needed for a had lunch with Elizabeth Holaday ing at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 in work on the football field and an Jerrod Katina in his death; Jim on guitar. Others singing with second opportunity to everlasting. and Steve Bowser and Anne at the FACS classroom at Jackson executive session for personnel Shenk, who is quite sore from a him were Pam Daugherty, Loretta It’s time to turn over a new leaf, Jhett’s Pizza on Friday, Jan. 3. Heights High School. All inter- matters. fall but planning to have surgery Roush, Kolby, Chris and Dalton and Jesus is here to help you be- Richard Swartz of California ested district patrons are invited The meeting is open to the on his knee; and Sherry Glenn, and Kelly Tannahill. gin anew. called on Betty Bowser on Friday who had a fall and is not feeling The birthday song was sung to Pastor Howard served Holy evening, Jan. 3. to attend. public. For more information, or well. Dalton Roush, Judy Thoman and Communion assisted by Pam Agenda items for the meeting to be placed on the agenda for Dorothy Kiyukan’s cancer Clayton Hase for their January Daugherty. The prayer after com- FEBRUARY include a classroom technology an upcoming meeting, contact numbers are going up and up. birthdays. Offertory ushers were munion was prayed in unison. SUBSCRIPTIONS demonstration by Travis Henry, the district office at (785) 364- She is on three chemotherapies. Clayton Hase and Jim Meeks. Service closed with the benedic- ARE NOW PAYABLE consideration of approving Kar- 2194. She would appreciate prayers and Sermon text was taken from tion. thanks all who continue to pray. Genesis 1:1-5 with the title “Time Anna and Darby Comer, Gin- Pam Daugherty expressed the To Renew.” The calendar turns to ger Pugh and Brian Nelson vis- joy of having family present on another year, and the mail brings ited Warren and Tina Pugh during Sunday and helping with the spe- envelopes with the words “Time doe season. cial. Lily had the joy of receiv- to renew.” Pam and Leon Daugherty had a ing a Christmas card from a high We may be tired from the gath- Christmas dinner at the Potawato- EVERYONE IS INVITED! erings, etc., but the message for mi United Methodist Church fel- us is an exciting one: it is time to lowship hall. Those present were Free Parenting/Classroom renew. The gospel is about begin- Jeff Daugherty and friend Kathy, Free Parenting December 2019 ning again. It is renewal. Loretta Roush, Kelly Tannahill, Class: Management Course Offered Weather Readings Today is the first day of the rest Christopher, Kolby and Dalton of your life. It is always the first Roush, Duane Daugherty and Conscious at Holton Elementary School Date High Low Rain Snow day in God’s hands. There are Tanner, Eryn and Cooper Daugh- Discipline: 12/1 34 19 0 0 many stories of those receiving erty, Austin Daugherty and friend. 12/2 43 21 0 0 Building Resilient We are so excited to offer the course Conscious 12/3 59 28 0 0 Schools and Homes Discipline: Building Resilient Schools and Homes 12/4 58 23 0 0 Jackson County with Dr. Becky Bailey with Dr. Becky Bailey to our staff and families. 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The Jackson County Appraiser’s Office * AVAILABLE * is accepting applications for a HAYLAND LEASE Senior or Disabled JACKSON COUNTY, BANNER CREEK RESERVOIR CLERK / DATA COLLECTOR is accepting sealed bids for approximately 50 acres of hayland Low Income Housing (consisting of several small tracts) located in the North Half of Now accepting rental applications for Duties will include working with the public, computer data entry, Section 8, Township 7 South, Range 15 East, Jackson County. phone interviews and property inspections. Position is full-time, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Bids can be mailed to Lu Griffiths at Banner Creek Reservoir, Monday through Friday with occasional travel for training. 10975 K-16 Hwy, Holton, KS 66436. Deadline is January 17. All utilities paid, except electric. Basic math, computer skills and the ability to work with the Lu can be reached at 785-364-4236 with any questions. Income-Based Housing public are required. A background in real estate, construction or advanced computer skills will be helpful. Apply at: Benefits include paid leave, holidays and health insurance. CYPRESS GLEN APARTMENTS Applications are available at the Jackson County Clerk’s Employment Employment 605 Wisconsin, Holton or call 785-364-3560. Office, 400 New York Ave., Holton. Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity MONOFILL WORKERS The Tire Cutters, Inc. is looking for some responsible Employment Employment people to work at our monofill south of Centralia. The job involves lifting & physical work of cutting & baling waste tires. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Donnie at 785-364-0210 or Jeff at 785-851-1569. The Tire Cutters, Inc. Centralia, KS

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The Holton Recorder can be purchased at the following local businesses... • Holton Recorder • Indian Country (inside store) (in office & outside newsstand) • Main St. Food & Fuel – • 7-Eleven – Holton Effingham (inside store) (inside store) • Mayetta (newsstand in front of • C & D’s Food Mart – City Hall) Whiting (inside store) • Nation Station Convenience • Casey’s – Highway Store – Mayetta (newsstand location, Holton outside) (inside store) • Petro Deli – Topeka • Dinner Bell Cafe – (inside store) Wetmore (inside store) • Prairie Band One Stop – • Downtown Casey’s – Mayetta (inside store) Holton (inside store) • Soldier Grill (inside store) • Holton 66 (inside store) • Walmart – Holton (inside store) • Holton Dollar General (inside store) • Your Place or Mine – Holton (inside store) • Hoyt Dollar General (inside store) ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 2020, PAGE 13 MORE LOCAL PREP SPORTS FENCELINE: My Christmas pony COMMUNITY GENEROSITY APPRECIATED! We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Tigers fall By Jody G. Holthaus himself, was supposed to have after calving. many merchants and community patrons for their Meadowlark Extension the pony on the back porch, For a cow to maintain a 365- generosity and support of the Holton Council No. Livestock & Nat. Resources but instead brought her into the day calving interval, she must to Chargers District Agent kitchen. It is a wonder my mom rebreed by 82 days after calv- 4219 and Mayetta Council No. 9535 Knights of The older you get, the more got over that! ing (283 day gestation + 82 day Columbus Tootsie Roll drives, and chicken fry. The ACCHS girls and boys you think back on your child- I named her Dolly and she postpartum interval = 365 days). Through community support of these activities, basketball teams hosted the Hor- ton Chargers on Jan. 7. hood Christmas memories. I turned out to be a great pony that On the average, cows that calve the Holton and Mayetta Knights of Columbus think mine was the year I got gave rides to me, my cousins in a BCS 3 or 4 have difficulty Girls my pony. I and eventually my nephew and exhibiting their first heat by 80 continue to provide funds to Holton Special Horton at ACCHS was quite niece. She was a great pony! Oh days after calving. Education Cooperative to help defray the cost of Horton defeated ACCHS 45- the horse the magic of Christmas. Whereas cows that calve in much needed supplies, equipment for students 38 Horton – 8-18-12-7 – 45 crazy little I hope you made some magi- BCS 5 or 6 tend to exhibit heat with disabilities and to continue special education girl and cal Christmas memories. by 55 days after calving and, ACCHS – 10-16-8-4 – 38 even though --- therefore, have a better oppor- development for our teachers. Horton – Randall 4 (2) 1-2 15, there were Heading into 2020, I’m hop- tunity to maintain a 365-day Once again, we say thank you to all the merchants Soto 6 0-0 12, Smith 3 1-2 7, plenty of ing you have perfect vision for calving interval. Although cows and all the community patrons who helped make McAfee 2 2-4 6, Bruning 1 1-2 3, Lockwood 0 1-2 1 and Banks horses on your agricultural interests. For that calve in a BCS of 7 have a these activities a big success. A special thank you to our place, many, calving season is quickly short postpartum interval, it is 0 1-3 1. Totals 16 (2) 7-15 45. there was approaching and for others it is not economical to feed cows to the Holton and Mayetta Knights of Columbus for ACCHS – Wallisch 5 3-4 13, not one that still a few months away. I hope a condition score of 7. their commitment year after year to the Holton Nitz 0 (3) 3-3 12, Schletzbaum 3 belonged to you will consider Body Condi- Thin cows at calving (BCS 4 Special Education Cooperative special education (1) 2-4 11 and M. Pitts 1 0-0 2. Totals 9 (4) 8-11 38. me. tion scoring your cows at calv- or thinner) produce less colos- programs. I begged ing. trum and give birth to less vig- Boys for a pony, which would be a far Body Condition Scores (BCS) orous calves that are slower to Horton at ACCHS stretch for my dad, since we had describe the relative fatness or stand. These calves have lower Amy Haussler, Director Jeff Price, Asst. Director Horton defeated ACCHS 50- Quarter Horses – and a pony, body condition of a cow herd immunoglobulin levels, thus 47 Special Education Special Education Horton – 10-11-15-14 – 50 well, that meant special treat- through the use of a nine-point impairing their ability to over- Holton Special Education Coop. Holton Special Education Coop. ment. scale. A body condition score come early calf-hood disease ACCHS – 14-8-8-17 – 47 So after Christmas Eve sup- five (BCS 5) cow is in average challenges. This illustrates the Horton – Isaacs 4 8-8 16, Keo per, we started to open our pres- flesh and represents a logical importance of targeting mature 0 (4) 0-0 12, Waser 3 (1) 1-2 10, ents. My parents insisted I open target for most cow herds. A cows to calve in a BCS of at Lockwood 4 0-2 8, Gamino 0 2- the first package. Inside was a BCS 1 cow is extremely thin least 5. 2 2 and Matthias 0 2-2 2. Totals lead rope and a note that told me while a BCS 9 cow is extremely Because first-calf-heifers 11 (5) 13-16 50. the halter was in the barn. fat and obese. have only reached about 85 per- ACCHS – Smith 12 5-7 29, I started to run out of the house The Body Condition Score cent of their mature weight after Hetherington 4 2-8 10, Myers 1 and was quickly summoned (BCS) of beef cows at the time calving and require additional 2-2 4, Courter 0 3-4 3, Caudle 0 back to get a coat on. I ran into of calving has the greatest im- nutrients to support growth, 1-2 1 and Wilson 0 0-1 0. Totals the kitchen to the cupboard that pact on subsequent rebreeding they need to be fed so they are 17 13-24 47. held our work coats and ran performance. The postpartum a BCS of 6 at calving. smack into a sorrel pony. interval is the length of time My dad, who couldn’t contain from calving to first estrus (heat) Reg Sale $ Amana Refrigerator ...... $699 ...... 599 E STU 18 cu. ft. 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Canady from Royal game. ers Valley made 5 field goals in 16 10. N. Wahwassuck from Varsity Team Standings field goal attempts for 31- per Royal Valley had 17 rebounds 1. Royal Valley 4-0 cent. in 4 games and averaged 4.3 re- 2. Perry-Lecompton 3-1 Free Throw Percentage bounds per game. January 3. Jeff West 2-1 1. P. Stone from Perry- 15. R. Holaday from Holton 4. Holton 2-1 Lecompton made 21 free throws had 14 rebounds in 4 games 5. Nemaha Central 1-2 in 21 free throw attempts for and averaged 3.5 rebounds per 6. Sabetha 1-2 100 percent. game. 7. Hiawatha 0-3 2. B. Canday from Royal Val- 8. Riverside 0-3 ley made 6 free throws in 6 free Steals Individual Stat Leaders throw attempts for 100 percent. 1. A. Lierz from Hiawatha 5. B. Mulroy from Holton had 24 steals in 5 games and av- Scoring made 5 free throws in 6 free eraged 4.8 steals per game. 1. G. Garber from Sabetha throw attempts for 83 percent. 4. R. Holaday from Holton had 110 points in 5 games and 7. K. Spoonhunter from Roy- had 12 steals in 4 game and av- averaged 22 points per game. al Valley made 12 free throws in eraged 3 steals per game. 2. N. Wahwassuck from 16 free throws attempts for 75 5. B. Canady from Royal Val- Royal Valley had 78 points in 4 percent. ley had 12 steals in 4 games and games and averaged 19.5 points 9. B. Klotz from Royal Val- averaged 3 steals per game. per game. ley made 5 free throws in 7 free 6. N. Wahwassuck from 5. B. Mulroy from Holton had throw attempts for 71 percent. Royal Valley had 11 steals in 4 60 points in 4 games and aver- games and averaged 2.8 steals aged 15 points per game. Offensive Rebounds per game. 13. K. Spoonhunter from 1. T. Brockhoff from Hi- 11. B. Mulroy from Holton Royal Valley had 42 points in 4 awatha had 26 rebounds in 5 had 9 steals in 4 games and av- games and averaged 10.5 points games and averaged 5.2 re- eraged 2.3 steals per game. per game. bounds per game. 15. K. Purcell from Holton 4. K. Spoonhunter from Roy- Assists had 38 points in 4 games and al Valley had 11 rebounds in 1. A. Leonard from Nema- averaged 9.5 points per game. 4 games and averaged 2.8 re- ha Central had 20 assists in 5 bounds per game. games and averaged 4 assists 2-Point Field Goal 5. B. Klotz from Royal Val- per game. Percentage ley had 11 rebounds in 4 games 3. N. Wahwassuck from 1. M. Edwards from Riverside and averaged 2.8 rebounds per Royal Valley had 14 assist in 4 made 9 field goals in 11 field game. games and averaged 3.5 assists goal attempts for 82 percent. 7. K. Purcell from Holton had per game. 7. B. Klotz from Royal Valley 10 rebounds in 4 games and av- 4. B. Canady from Royal Val- made 16 field goals in 28 field eraged 2.5 rebounds per game. ley had 12 assists in 4 games and goal attempts for 57 percent. 10. T. Wright from Holton averaged 3 assists per game. 9. K. Spoonhunter from Roy- had 8 rebounds in 4 games and 8. K. Purcell from Holton had al Valley made 15 field goals averaged 2 rebounds per game. 10 assists in 4 games and aver- in 28 field goal attempts for 54 aged 2.5 assists per game. pecent. Defensive Rebounds 14. N. Wahwassuck from 1. Y. Dittemore from River- Blocks Royal Valley made 20 field side had 13 rebounds in 2 games 1. K. Beck from Nemaha goals in 39 field goal attempts and averaged 6.5 rebounds per Central had 10 blocks in 5 for 51 percent. game. games and averaged 2 blocks 5. K. Spoonhunter from Roy- per game. 3-Point Field Goal al Valley had 22 rebounds in 4. B. Klotz from Royal Valley Percentage 4 games and averaged 5.5 re- had 5 blocks in 4 games and av- 1. B. Uphaus from Nemaha bounds per game. eraged 1.25 blocks per game. Central made 10 field goals in 7. K. Purcell from Holton had 6. N. Wahwassuck from Royal

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Meerpohl eventually designations of Denison held to the 20-cent raise in State Bank, The Farmers his motion to approve the State Bank and GNBank as salary and wage increase, official city depositories which was seconded by and The Holton Recorder as Commissioner Dan Brenner official city newspaper. and approved. n Authorized McKee to Holton Mayor Robert seek bids for repairs to the Dieckmann said he street department building appreciated the city’s efforts roof. to reward its employees n Noted a bid of $9,405 with suitable pay raises, from En­ersys of Reading, Pa., particularly when “we’ve for the pur­chase of 20 six- got a good group of people volt batteries for installation­ working for us… I see those at the city’s power plant. guys out there in the snow, Commissioners also noted a and when the power’s out.” bid of $15,500 from Topeka In other business on Battery for the batteries, Monday, commissioners which are used to maintain approved updated contracts operations at the power with Blue Cross/Blue Shield plant. McK­ee said the plant’s of Kansas for city employee current batteries are about 15 insurance, including a health years old and “might hold for insur­ance policy with an two hours if the power goes average 4-percent­ increase out.” in insurance premium costs McKee also noted that Linda Lierz stopped in Holton on Tuesday morning with the Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) that McKee noted was Enersys’ bid was “just below van. The organization has recently expanded its fee-based general transportation services to Jackson County, it was reported, and Lierz said that a local driver is being sought to provide transportation services in the county. signifi­cantly less than the what I can spend” without Photo by Brian Sanders 15-percent increase­ provided requiring commission­ action; for in the city’s budget­ for expenditures of more than 2020. $10,000 require commission n The city paid a total of ap­proval. Jackson County EMS... $647,765.28 in insurance n Heard a report Continued from Page 1 premiums to Blue Cross last from McKee that King’s “In the past, the second ambu- with many write-offs each year influence of alcohol and/or drugs facility/palliative care, 118 were year, according to Holton Construction Company of lance was always 100 percent on and that they need to offer good when it is requested by an officer. for traffic/transportation inci- City Clerk Teresa Riley. Oskaloosa had completed call,” Teter said Monday. “We benefits to attract good employ- EMS will also continue to pro- dents, 111 were for sick persons, This year, the city expects three of four sewer line point could go full on-duty with two ees. vide free standbys for all law en- 106 were for breathing problems, to pay a total of $674,901.48 repairs that commissioners ambulances, but it would require The commissioners discussed forcement when requested and 72 were for standbys, 70 were for in premiums, an in­crease of had approved in De­ a higher subsidy from the coun- the need for the men to share to all potentially dangerous fire fire calls, 62 were for reports of $27,136.20, Riley said. cember. The fourth point ty.” more of the “day to day” activi- scenes when requested by the lo- chest pain, 48 were for reports McKee also recommended repair involves­ a manhole Watkins said that in the event ties of the business in order help cal fire departments. of abdominal pain/problems, 34 ap­proval of the city’s annual replacement on Seventh of multiple emergencies, Jackson them justify the expense to tax- EMS will also provide, at no were for psychiatric problem/ term life insurance contract Street between Ohio and New County EMS would provide as payers. charge, medical care and trans- abnormal behavior/suicide at- for city employ­ees, which Jersey avenues that “might many ambulances as possible. As part of the contract, Jackson portation for all county emer- tempt, 34 were for unconscious/ at 28 cents per $1,000 of slow them up,” McKee said. n “If there’s a problem, we’ll roll County EMS will continue to gency employees while on call or fainting/near-fainting, 31 were insurance coverage was the Heard a comment from another truck out of the door,” provide continuing education while on duty. for stroke/CVA and others. same as the past two years. Dieck­mann on the Holton Watkins said. “We don’t just training for all local first -re CPR training for county em- The average time it took an am- Commissioners also: VFW Post 1367 fireworks n dispatch two because we’re con- sponders in the county, including ployees also continues to be in- bulance unit to arrive on a scene Approved minutes display on New Year’s Eve tracted for two.” all fire departments and first -re cluded as part of the EMS con- in 2018 was 8 minutes and 14 from the Dec. 31, 2019 at Banner Creek Reservoir, Commissioner Ed Kathrens sponders. tract seconds, it was reported. commission meeting and which was “excellent.” n questioned why Jackson County The new contract also includes In 2018, Jackson County pro- Almost 33 percent (461) of all budget appropriations made Learned from Riley EMS needed more than $300,000 free assessments and transports vided 1,403 ambulance runs in ambulance responses were to since that meeting. that 19 Holton families n in subsidy from the county. of all county prisoners at the jail the county. private homes, with 18 percent Were introduced to benefited­ from Sit­zler Fund The men explained that, due and also free blood draws on sus- Of those calls, 243 were for (252) to hospitals and 11 percent Carmen Wakole, a recent hire disbursements this past to insurance, the company deals pected persons driving under the falls, 187 were for transfer/inter- (155) to streets and highways. as dispatcher at the Holton holiday season. Public Safety Building. n Heard a comment from n n Set their next meeting Dieck­mann about public Library Mural.. for Tues­day, Jan. 21, as their interest in construction­ of Continued from Page 1 next regularly scheduled a “skate park” in the city, meeting date falls on Dr. along with a suggestion that “I’d say we spent about 10 “There’s about three-quarters “We didn’t know what we Austin said the mural fits in Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Erika Allen may be contacted hours making all the tiles with of a gallon of epoxy underneath were going to put here,” Austin with the library’s aim with the n Announced winners of to write a grant for such a the different themes,” Morris all those tiles,” she said. said. “We were thinking we “Wi-Fi bar,” which involves the city’s recent Christmas park. Allen and the Holton said. “We had two different After about 20 hours of glazing might have someone­ make a reminding people­ that Beck light contest. First place and Middle School KAY Club events, and some of the stu­ time, the group began looking quilt or something like that. But Bookman Library is something a $100 city utility rebate went had previously been involved dents at Jackson Heights made for a place to put the mural once when Katie came up with this, I that belongs to the community.­ to Paul and Bette Jo Holzheu, in getting­ the concrete fitness some more so we could fill in the it was finished. Austin said she thought, ‘Yes! We have to have it “We’re just wanting to make 519 New Jersey Ave.; second path built at Countryside gaps.” was ap­proached by Morris about right here.’” this look more inviting as people place and a $50 rebate went Park, Dieckmann noted. The Lemons put together a possibly placing the mural at the “It worked out perfectly,” walk in,” she said. “It’s just to Steve Bohnenkemper, 600 n Adjourned the meeting plywood­ frame for the mural, library, which was in the process Morris added. “It’s cute to watch something we could do to make W. Third St.; and third prize at about 7:40 p.m. and April pieced and glued the of putting together the “Wi-Fi kids come in and try to find their the community aware that this is and a $25 rebate went to Mike tiles together. bar.” tiles.” their library.”