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$1 RAWLINS COUNTY SQUARE DEAL e-mail: [email protected] “A Voice for New Frontiers” VOL. 29, NO. 4 8 PAGES PHONE: (785) 626-3600 ATWOOD, KAN. 67730 THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 2021 Heavy snow slows traffic Celebrate Kansas Day on Friday Kansas became a state of the Union Jan. 29, 1861. That was 160 years ago this week. The state’s motto, Ad Astra per Aspera, was chosen then. It means “to the stars through dif- ficulties.” Kansas’ struggle for statehood was certainly difficult and cruel. That was the year the Civil War Snowfall over a period of several days led to cancellations and delays early in the week. About four to six inches was declared and feelings ran fell across the county in two rounds of snowfall. hot across the nation. It was the time when individual states were news that Kansas would secure voting to be free or pro slavery. the 34th star on the American For six bloody years, men flag. Conservation manager prepares annual meet fought each other in Eastern Celebrations in city schools Kansas over the issue. Border and one room rural schools By Rosalie Ross visiting with our daughter, Robbyn Hodgs,and ruffians joined with pro-slavery began then and children have taking in festivities at Smokin’ on the Beaver” terrorists. Men came to Kansas continued to observe Kansas Lori Poore, district manager for Rawlins Poore said. “It is wonderful to live close to Rob- and burned towns, stole horses Day. Usually, it is with a nod to County Conservation District, is busy these days byn and her family.” and killed at random. No one the Sunflower, the state flower organizing their annual meeting, which is set for Her husband, Bob, is an owner/operator with was safe. and to the singing Meadowlark, Feb.11. trucking business hauling in the Midwest. Finally, an election was held which was voted the state bird “There are unchartered waters this year because The Poores have a daughter, Cee Cee, who is and the free state people had the in 1926 by school children from of the pandemic,” Poore said. “We will be having a first grader and a son, Dustin, an Army staff most votes. They voted against across the state. our business meeting and voting via teleconfer- sargeant, stationed in Alaska. having slaves in Kansas and they From 1854 to 1861 Kansas ence. There won’t be a dinner or gathering of the Poore also has a military background. She is a voted to petition to make Kansas was part of the United States as membership.” USAF vet who was stationed in Washington, D.C. a state. When Kansans learned a territory and it extended from Poore came to this position last March. She as a presidential honor guardsman. that President James Buchanan the present state’s eastern border had been working remotely as a physician/nurse “This year has been anything but normal with signed the bill admitting Kansas to the Rocky Mountains, includ- recruiter for a company in Buffalo, N.Y., after all the COVID restrictions,” Poore said. “We to the Union as a free state on Jan. ing Denver. The state’s present being assistant manager for Allied Oil and Gas have to do a lot of explaining over the phone, 29, 1861, people literally danced boundaries were determined at in Hoisington. Prior to that she was a financial as we help producers with cost sharing, wells, in the streets, sang patriotic the time Kansas was admitted to director at Golden West in Goodland. songs and shot fireworks. News- the Union and now includes 105 Lori Poore “We fell in love with Atwood after a weekend See CONSERVATION, Page 3 papers exploded with the happy counties. Council learns News at a Glance Senior Night Commissioner Meeting RCHS senior wrestlers and their parents will be honored Jan. Rawlins County commissioners will hold their regular 29 before the last dual of a quad meet at home. month-end meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 29 in the courtroom at the of landfill misuse Court House. By Rosalie Ross tags will remain at $5. ATV/golf cart permit rates will be reduced Atwood City Council mem- to $25.Beginning May 1, 2021, bers discussed misuse of the for- sewer rates will be increased by mer landfill during their regular 5 percent and the water base rate Board gets favorable audit report meeting Jan. 21. by 4 percent in order to have The issue of the old city dump funding for replacing water lines By Rosalie Ross arose when Jessica Miller, a rep- in the future. resentative of the Obert trust, ap- They also passed resolutions Rawlins County Health Center peared to discuss a border fence making the Square Deal the of- board members reviewed the RCHC annual audit with Jason which separates the trust land ficial city newspaper and desig- Barb from the BKD firm during from city property. The fence nated the three banks in Atwood their regular meeting Jan. 25. needs to be replaced or rebuilt. as official depositories of city Barb’s remarks were favorable. City Superintendent Rick funds. He commended the RCHC action Kramer brought current landfill Mayor Janet Stice requested of not spending the CARES act pictures to the council showing the following appointments, money yet because there is no evidence that debris and con- which were approved by coun- assurance that the federal govern- crete have been dumped there cil: Clerk Dana Philpott, Trea- ment won’t expect it to be returned. and there is equipment parked surer Denise Maaske, Attorney He said 76 critical access Kansas there that does not belong to the Charles Peckham, Fire Chief hospitals are in danger of closing DistrictMagistrate Judge Jim Schroeder administers the oath of office to re-elected city. It was also noted that pad- Terry Britt, Superintendent and because of payback requirements. board members (from left) Mike Braxemeyer, Roger Philpott and Cedric Green. Not locks have been cut, fences torn Zoning Officer Rick Kramer, Thisreport was a draft and the final present are Brooklyn Barker and Phil Studer. audit figures for the year ending down and evidence that cattle Police Chief Brian Withington, June 30, 2020 will be available Clinic Operations Director Jen The Haugen Consulting Group have been on the property. Municipal Judge Rick Ress. He said his objective here is to next month. encourage operational efficiency Hurst said the second round of also provides continuing educa- The dump has been legally The council voted Sandy Mul- Chief Financial Officer Heather and work toward RCHC substan- Mederna vaccine has been admin- tion. closed by the Kansas Depart- ligan to be their president for the Prideaux noted that patient rev- tiality. istered. RCHC had some vaccine Credentials were approved for ment of Health and Environment upcoming year. enue numbers are down some from The board elected its officers to share with Sherman and Chey- consulting medical doctors includ- to protect the integrity of the bur- Pollice Chief Withington and last year. This may be partially at- for a two-year term. Harlan Hol- enne counties. Hurst said all of ing Dereck Totten, Cody Evans, ied waste. Those responsible for the mayor were charged by the tributed to people refraining from ste was elected chairperson, Matt the COVID vaccinations for the Amanda Dimmitt, Byungsoo trespassing and other violations council to explore ways to miti- getting wellness checks because of Wolters vice-chairman, Mike county will now be administered Ko, Ntechinyere Emejualiwe and gate long-term parking problems coronavirus fears. Braxmeyer treasurer, Rosalie through the health department to Farleen Doki. will be notified. Newly elected board members The council passed a resolu- Ross secretary, Roger Philpott to those who have signed up. Following an executive session, Mike Braxmeyer, Cedric Green Hurst reported that the provider the board voted approval of Josh tion to update the city fees. Dog foundation board and Phil Studer See COUNCIL, Page 3 and Roger Philpott gave their oaths to foundation board. schedule is working well with Jose Neff’s negotiating base salaries of office to District Magistrate Support Services Director Ryan Renteria, Paul Young and Brian with Centura employed associates. Judge Jim Schroeder during the Marvin proposed the purchase of a Holmgren in rotation and Mary The meeting was conducted meeting. Phil Studer and Brooklyn vehicle to transport COVID tests Wilkinson in the clinic except by Chairman Harlan Holste with COVID Report Barker will be sworn in at a later done in Rawlins County to the state Thursdays. Dr. Robbins will be board members Braxmeyier, Phil- date. testing lab that has been estab- seeing patients on Tuesdays and pott, Mike Mulligan and Cedric As of Monday, Jan. 25, the Rawlins County Health Department Andy Flemer was introduced as lished in Goodland. Turn around Thursdays in Atwood and Wednes- Green in attendance. Matt Wolters, reports the following in the county: the interim executive leader while time for results would be much days and Fridays in Goodland. Dr. Rosalie Ross and Brooklyn Barker Active cases 5 the search for a permanent CEO is faster. Much of the funding would Means will be the lab director for attended remotely. underway. come from federal Covid related both hospitals. The next regular meeting is Recovered cases 329 “I thank you for the warm wel- Total cases 341 dollars already in place here. The The board voted to proceed with scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Feb. 22 in come and I plan to be around until board voted to purchase a Grand acoding audit that will benefit bill - the hosital education room.