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The Norton Telegram wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Our office will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 and will be closed all day Christmas day, Friday, Dec. 25 so that our staff may enjoy some time with their families. Telegram offering Thanks to the Norton Lions Club, numerous volunteers, and a car- jumped drastically to over 170 baskets that were delivered in Norton subscription special ing community a lot of people will be able to have a much happier County. The amazing group of volunteers who packed up and deliv- Christmas this year. In 2019, the Lions Club delivered a little over ered the baskets are seen here posing behind several of the boxes- From now until January 31, subscribers 100 baskets of food and gifts to needy homes. This year, the number filled with food for the holidays. – Telegram photo by Dana Paxton to the Norton Telegram may receive $10 off the price of their existing or new one-year subscription if they renew during the months of December or January. Campaign raises nearly $167,000

Norton Hospital By LISA HERMAN able to support charitable efforts, eco- in Norton County! All dollars raised the challenge and exceeds our expec- [email protected] nomic impact projects, and community will be invested into the Foundation’s tations,” Tara Vance, Norton County holiday hours The Norton County Community improvements. To incentivize giving, grant endowment fund which is used Community Foundation Executive Di- Foundation’s MyFoundation Cam- the Dane G. Hansen Foundation com- to make grants of all types to support rector, said. “The MyFoundation Cam- The Norton Medical Clinic and paign, which is held annually in No- mitted matching dollars in the amount Norton County nonprofits, projects, paign is primarily about securing the Norton County Hospital business and vember, came to an end on November of $50,000 for Grant Endowment and and programs, and provide capacity for future of our grant endowment fund. administrative offices will be closed30. For the fifth year in a row, the cam- $25,000 in matching dollars for an Op- the organization. We’re so grateful to our community of this Friday, December 25 in observance paign produced amazing results, rais- erating Fund “Bonus”. This year’s campaign, according to supporters for sharing our vision and of Christmas, and Friday, January 1 in ing nearly $167,000! During the month According to a press release issued the Foundation, brings the total amount believing in the power of grant-mak- observance of New Year’s Day. The of November, gifts given and placed by the Foundation, the full $75,000 of funds raised during the five years of ing.” Medical Clinic will be open Thursday, into the Norton County Community matching gift was received from the the MyFoundation Campaign to over The Norton County Community December 24 until noon. Norton County Foundation’s grant endowment fund Dane G. Hansen Foundation after $725,000. Foundation remains committed to Hospital’s Emergency department can ensure the Foundation continues to be nearly $92,000 was raised from donors “This community continually rises to (Campaign- Continued on Page 5) assist patients in need at any time. As always, in emergency situations please call 911. Norton County Hospital adjusts visiting status Chamber to hold Effective Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 leave the building by 6 p.m. in the hospital. They will be screened circumstances (no swapping people as a.m., Norton County Hospital’s vis- · Only one visitor per patient will be before visiting/accompanying a patient the one visitor). There are also excep- Christmas Dinner iting status has change. With a lower allowed. This one visitor cannot come and will be asked to sign in. tions for end-of-life circumstances. The Annual Christmas Dinner that is number of active COVID-19 cases in and go. Once the person leaves, he or · Those ages 12 years and younger Due to the changing COVID-19 en- held at the Norton Methodist Church Norton County currently, the hospital she cannot return as a visitor until the are still not allowed to visit at this time. vironment, visiting status is subject to will still take place on December 25. is beginning to allow visitors in some next day. Some visiting exceptions that are change at any time. Watch the Norton They will be preparing meals for pick- cases. The following reflects the new · At this time, only inpatients and currently in place may still apply facili- County Hospital’s website and social up and delivery only due to Covid. visiting status: Emergency department patients will be ty-wide. For example, one visitor serv- media pages for the most updated in- Both the Chamber and Economic · Visiting hours will be from 10 a.m. allowed a visitor/accompanying per- ing as a guardian to a minor child or formation. Development offices will be closedto 6 for p.m. daily. The front lobby doors son. advocate for a patient with certain spe- Christmas and on New Year’s Day. will be unlocked during visiting hours · All visitors must wear a mask and cific needs may be allowed. It must be to allow entrance. All visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines the same visitor per patient under these Markets Winners selected in the Telegram’s coloring contest Monday, December 21, 2020 Wheat ...... $5.14 Milo ...... $5.22 Soybeans ...... $11.44 Corn ...... $4.19 Markets Courtesy of Norton Ag Valley Co-Op Weather Wednesday - Mostly sunny and windy with a high of 35. Wednesday Night - Mostly clear and blustery with a low of 15. Thursday - Sunny and a high of 43. Thursday Night - Clear with a low of 20. Friday - Sunny with a high of 51. Friday 6 and Under 6 and Under 6 and Under Age 7 to 12 Age 7 to 12 Age 7 to 12 Night - Mostly clear with a low around First Place Second Place Third Place First Place Second Place Third Place 20. Saturday - Mostly sunny with a high Kinsley Burge Ivey Sproul Wyatt Graham Cayden Flores Kenzie Thompson Teyah Jacobs near 50. Saturday Night - Partly cloudy with a low around 23. Sunday - Mostly sunny with a high near 46. Prayer Dear Lord, help us to acknowledge both our strengths and weaknesses and to value the gifts others bring as we do your work together. Amen.

Age 13 to 65 Age 13 to 65 Age 13 to 65 Age 66 and Older Age 66 and Older Age 66 and Older First Place Second Place Third Place First Place Second Place Third Place Lacey Hansen Haley Hansen Bonnie Wescott Carolyn Applegate Marilyn Burmeister Darlene Brown Family Medicine – Specialty Clinics Wishing our patients a safe and healthy holiday season! Emergency Coverage – Labor and Delivery

From the staff at Norton County Hospital and Norton Medical Clinic NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL Hospital: 785-877-3351 | Clinic: 785-877-3305 Page 2 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Obituaries Covid vaccine reaches Norton County David N. Corns November 9, 1949 - December 17, 2020 David N. Corns, 71, of Norton, and truly, his second family. He KS passed away December loved the weekend rides, the 17, 2020 at the Norton County poker runs, the annuals, and the Hospital. lifelong friends he made. David was born at Fort Survivors include his Sill Army Base in Lawton, twin sister Deborah (John) Oklahoma on November 9, Lindenman, Morland; brother 1949 to Kenneth and Geraldine in-law Elvin Edgett, Norton; (Cochran) Corns. He spent his nieces: Stacie Edgett-Minson, early childhood growing up WaKeeney; and Tammy (Roger) on Army bases in Washington, VanLoenen, Hill City; and Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, nephews: Shawn (Melissa) and Alaska. He returned to Lindenman, Morland; Cory Norton at age 11, graduating (Beth) Lindenman, Winfield; from Norton Community High Brent (Heather) Lindenman, School. He attended Northwest Central City, Nebr.; and Great Kansas Technical College in Nephews and Great Nieces: Goodland, Kan., earning a David was a family man even Carter & Cooper Minson, degree in auto mechanics. He though he never had children of WaKeeney; Leslie (Nathan) served as a Sergeant in the his own. He was a proud uncle Hanna, Topeka; Shaelynn US Army Reserve, Chemical and anyone that visited with VanLoenen, Russell; Gabriella The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccine for Norton County was delivered Thursday late after- Operations Specialist, from David heard all the stories. He VanLoenen, Hill City; Jacob noon by our KDHE Immunization Consultant. The Health Department staff began administering 1977-1993. lived for the times spent watching & Leah Lindenman, Morland; the vaccine to our Norton County Frontline Healthcare workers Friday morning and finished giv- David’s sense of responsibility those nieces and nephews play Breckyn, Brody & Cale ing the doses on hand Monday morning. The first shipment was the Pfizer vaccine that has a strict and work ethic was like no other football, volleyball, basketball, Lindenman, Winfield; and Aria timeframe for how many days there are to administer it. All who were vaccinated this round, will and he learned this at an early wrestling, golf and baseball. Hodge and Mila Lindenman, get a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine in three weeks. age stepping into the role of David had many hobbies but Central City, Nebr. The process went smoothly on Friday and there was excitement from the healthcare workers that the “man” of the family with the one most loved by him and David is preceded in death received it knowing that they are doing their part to try to stop the spread of Covid-19. The Health the early death of his dad. His known to all was his love of by his parents, Kenneth & Department is following the framework given to them by KDHE on who gets offered the vaccine employment included: K and motorcycles and the open road Geraldine Corns; sister, Pamela first. The framework begins this winter with high-risk Kansans such as health care personnel and L Market, Gall Conoco Station, and feeling the wind on his Edgett; grandparents, aunts and eventually reaching the general public by the summer of 2021. This is the next step to stop the Wiltfong Mobile Station, face. Harley Davidson’s were uncles. spread of this disease and is a true historic moment in healthcare. Norton Sheet Metal, Norton his favorite by far but he owned Graveside inurnment services The Health Department also included a list of possible side effects which include, pain at injec- Correctional Facility, and the many brands including BMW, with military honors will be tion site, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, injections site swelling, injection Norton Andbe Home. Honda, Triumph, Motoguzzi, held on Monday, December site redness, nausea, malaise and lymphadenopathy. His sense of responsibility led Kawasaki, Dirt Bikes, and 28, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the him to many years of dedicated Mopeds. Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kan. Doctor Jonna Inman is seen here are she receives the very first vaccine administered He was a member of the service to the City of Norton. In lieu of flowers, memorial in Norton County. – Telegram photo by Dana Paxton He served as Councilman from Harmonson-Redd American contributions may be made to 1995 through 1999 and then was Legion Post #63 and Free the Harmonson-Redd American elected Mayor and served in that Tomorrow Motorcycle Club Legion Post #63, Norton or the role until April 2015. He took including serving as Road WaKeeney VFW Post #3449. Imogene Rae (Carper) Wahlmeier these roles seriously and loved Captain. The motorcycle club Condolences may be left at giving back to his hometown. was an important part of his life www.enfieldfh.com November 20, 1926 - October 23, 2020 Imogene Rae (Carper) Wahl- and wintered in Texas. meier was born on November In 2005 the couple moved to Diane Lynn Kent 20, 1926 in Jennings, Kansas, Acworth, Ga., to enjoy their fi- to Otto and Amy Irene Carper. nal years with Bruce’s family. December 4, 1944 - December 20, 2020 After graduation from Jennings Imogene’s memory is cherished High School she received her by her sister, Beverly Dryden of Diane Lynn Kent, daughter Deanna, sister Donna Shirley, Associates degree in business Portland Ore., son and daugh- of Sylvester “Buck” and Zella her brother Bob, her parents, and from the Denver Business Col- ter-in-law Bruce and Cheryl (Brown) Jacobs, was born De- her best friend Alice Johnson. lege. She returned to Jennings to Wahlmeier, four grandchildren, cember 4, 1944, in Norton, She taught us what kindness pursue a banking position. six great grandchildren, two sis- Kansas, and passed away at was by living a daily example, She married Alfred Wahlmei- ters-in-law, Ann Lacy and Hen- Stoneybrook Assisted Living touched so many lives at school er on February 3, 1947, and had rietta Sloan and other extended in Manhattan on December 20, and in our home, and planted two children, Sharon and Bruce. family. 2020, at the age of 76. Diane the seed of Christ in our hearts The family moved to Wichita, She was preceded in death by grew up in Norton, KS and grad- growing up. Kan., in 1956 and then settled in her daughter and husband. She uated from the Norton Commu- It is easy to think about the Hugoton, Kan. dent role until her retirement in enjoyed and loved her family nity High School. She grew up loss we have, what she would Imogene was employed at Cit- 1986. After retirement, Imogene until her glory graduation on with a love of swimming, spend- want, and what we choose to re- izen State bank in a Vice Presi- and Alfred traveled extensively October 23, 2020. ing entire days and full summers member, is the love filled life she at the local pool. She worked ini- gave to her children and friends. tially as a caregiver for elderly and for her family, and spending In Lieu of Flowers donations patients and those with disabili- time in her garden. in her name can be made to the KDOT staff celebrate anniversaries ties at the state hospital before She is survived by her daugh- Alzheimer’s Association. choosing a dedicated career as ter, Suzanne Lundberg, of Man- A Celebration of life will be The Kansas Department of to acknowledge them for the and Cody Ward, Engineering the head secretary at Theodore hattan, her two sons, John Lucas held on Wednesday, December Transportation expresses its ap- long-term dedication they have Technician Specialist, Logan. Roosevelt Elementary School Kent and his wife Kara, of Kan- 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Carl- preciation for employees cel- provided to the state of Kansas. Celebrating 10 years: Robert for decades. sas City, and Jacob Lee Kent son’s Irvin Parkview Funeral ebrating state service anniversa- Those celebrating 20 years: Percival Jr., District Construc- As someone completely de- and his wife Angie of Denver, as Home. It will also be streamed ries in January. KDOT is proud Mitchell Kline, Welder, Norton tion Engineer, Norton. voted to family she chose her well as seven grandchildren and live on Facebook at https:// career to have every vacation off four great grandchildren. www.facebook.com/Carlsons- with her kids. Her favorite times Diane was preceded in death Irvin-Parkview-Funeral-Home- were cooking and baking with by her identical twin sister Cremation Stay on Top of the News! Jennings News Do you know what happened in your community last week? The Norton Telegram keeps you informed, so you always By Louise Cressler Hayden and Ryleigh, perform- Jennings. This distribution is in- Sunday was another beautiful ing in a Christmas program at come based and will be distrib- know what’s happening in your community!! wintry day. The sky colors un- the St. Lukes Episcopal Church uted in front of the City Office 215 South Kansas Avenue believable in Mobile , Alabama Sunday. from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or THETHE NORTONNORTON We had no church services at These are granddaughters of until the food is gone whichever Norton, Kansas 67654 Jennings. Genia and Don. Pretty amazing. comes first. Phone 785-877-3361 I got to watch a live stream Monday December 28th is Wishing everyone a Happy Email: TTELEGRAMELEGRAM movie on my computer of our the next scheduled TEFAP Christmas Day and a Good New [email protected] twin great granddaughters. Commodities distribution in Year.

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Nex-tech franchise agreement Dennis Gilhousen, Robert Bow- Councilman Dean Liddle said and Video Service agreement. man, Andrew Black and Ron that the County Commissioners A motion was made that no Briery. Gerald Jones was pres- had discussed an immunization changes be made for the renew- ent by speaker phone, in accor- policy for their employees. They als and they will automatically dance with the open meetings discussed the Covid vaccine renew with the same conditions act. Others present were Mike which will become available per the terms of the contract. Posson, Donna Liddle, Reva in the future and who would be Vote taken. Motion carried. Benien, Gerald Cullumber, Kar- administering the vaccine. He A motion was made to adopt en Griffiths, James Moreau, and stated some people are in favor Resolution #17-2020, making a Darla Ellis. of the vaccine and some are not, determination that there will be A motion was made to ap- and it might be something the no automatic escalator for water prove the December 2, 2020 City should discuss regarding service charges for the year be- city council meeting minutes. an immunization policy for its ginning January 1, 2021. Vote Vote taken. Motion carried. employees. taken. Motion carried. Two building/demolition Councilman Dennis Gil- Then a motion was made to permits were presented: one to housen stated that the Finance adopt Resolution #18-2020, Jared Cook for $4,000 for the Committee had met with Mike making a determination that remodel of dwelling at 405 N. Posson from the Norton City/ there will be no automatic esca- Brown and then the other one County Economic Develop- lator for solid waste collection was to Scott Ellis for $100 ment to discuss the fivecharges year for the year beginning to demolition of shed at 313 Housing Rehabilitation Incen- January 1, 2021. Vote taken. West Ave. tive Program, which has been Motion carried. Donna Liddle invited ev- approved and funded by a Dane Another motion was made to eryone to attend The Mingle G. Hansen grant. The program apply a 3% cost of living adjust- Bells Chamber Mixer and Open would offer incentives for the ment to ranges 5 through 21 of House on Friday at Equity Bank renovation or reconstruction of the city pay scale and to salaried from 5-7 p.m. She stated it is dilapidated homes. He asked employees for 2021, effective also ugly sweater day and en- if the City would be willing to the first pay period in January.The week of Dec. 7 was Citizenship Week for the Norton Junior High KAYs Club. Sev- couraged everyone to wear their provide free utility hookups and Vote taken. Motion carried. eral activities took place during the week and to wrap it up was the Lame Joke Con- ugly sweaters to the mixer. free utilities for one month for Then a motion was made to Mayor Jerry Jones stated he homes which are constructed approve Appropriating Ordi- test held Friday afternoon. More students entered then ever before but it still came wishes the City Council and on cleared lots. A motion was nance #24 as a whole. Vote tak- down to three winners, Pictured here are those winners: Eli Leiker placed third, Brynna City staff a Merry Christmas made to participate in the Hous- en. Motion carried. Brown took second and this year’s winner, who gets bragging rights for a full year, is and a Happy New Year. ing Rehabilitation Incentive Lastly, a motion was made Payton Bailey. On Monday they had Serve your School Day by donating 88 boxes of Chief of Police Gerry Cul- Program and commit $3,500 to recess the council meeting, Kleenex. Tuesday was Serve your Community Day and they collected food for God’s lumber thanked the Mayor, City per year or up to $17,500 over to reconvene on Thursday, De- Pantry. Wednesday was Serve Your Nation Day and the Club sent ten care packages Council and City Administrator 5 years in uncollected revenue cember 31, at 12 noon, to con- to active service members. Thursday was Serve Your World Day and the club made a for their support of the police for building incentives includ- duct year-end business. Council department over the last year. ing free utility hookups and one recessed at 5:49 p.m. contribution to Heifer International, they used donations collected to purchase a $120 A motion was made to ap- month of free utilities, and in- sheep for a family in a third world country. Club members carried around a stuffed prove the dates of July 31 and cluding exterior painting grants animal for the day. Then they had the Lame Joke Contest Friday. – Courtesy photo Newspaper Deadlines Student News Call 785-877-3361 Katie Johnson of Almena, mately 30,000 students, faculty, ship. Graduate students in the THE NORTON Kansas, was recently initiated professional staff and alumni top 10 percent of the number of or E-mail into The Honor Society of Phi to be initiated into Phi Kappa candidates for graduate degrees Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest Phi each year. 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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 OpinionOpinion PAGE 4 The Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 2

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the fi rst enrollment, when Quirin’ius was gov- Steve Haynes ernor of Syria. And all went to be en- rolled, each to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of Da- vid, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of Da- vid, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her fi rst- born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And in that region there were shepherds out in the fi eld, keeping watch over their fl ock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Sav- ior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will fi nd a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary kept all these things, pon- Merry Christmas dering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. In these weeks before Christmas, my That may be the change for us; we And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the columns haven’t been very “Christ- are content. Yes, we feel sad that we name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. mas-y,” and, in fact, I considered writ- Life is will not be with any of our adult chil- And when the time came for their purifi cation according to the law of Moses, ing a light-hearted article this week that dren nor get to see our great grandson they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in touched on a light side of the holiday. Good during the season, but we rejoice in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the This morning I choose to write about knowing that there are bridges of love Lord”) and to offer a sacrifi ce according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a a little deeper meaning of this special Rita between our family members. We an- pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, day. Speer ticipate seeing all these precious peo- whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the Have you listened to the music of the ple sometime during 2021. But we are consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed season? Have you heard how beauti- offering. And then each of us is respon- at peace to celebrate the joy of Christ- to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the ful the classic Christmas carols are? sible for mailing the gift to its recipi- mas in our own home, by ourselves, Lord’s Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the Have you taken time to appreciate the ent. I know we’ll have lots of fun doing this Christmas. parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the displays downtown, or smelled free this. Many people talk about and write land, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, greenery or felt compassion and there- Bob and I have already purchased about the “true meaning” of Christmas. “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for fore given more to a charity than you each other’s gifts, and we know what If you are a Christian, that is the birth mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared in the presence of all had planned? we’re getting. I thought, because he of Jesus. If any of my readers do not peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel.” It’s a different Christmas this year. has complained about his phone for consider themselves Christians, share And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Sime- Many of us are sad because we won’t months, that I’d simply buy him a with us the beauty of this season฀the on blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall be with family over the holiday. We new phone and then we could get it beautiful cards, the warm greetings, the and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will be here by ourselves, as many of activated after Christmas. Our phone kindnesses shown to one another. will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be the rest of you will be, but technology company had a special which meant he Many of you will read the Christmas revealed.” means will get to see a number of our would get a practically free phone, but Story from Luke during the period of …And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, family members just before Christmas. I had to turn the old one in and have the Christmas, and one verse sums up the they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and Our clever middle child set up a Brady new one activated. So, he already has story of the birth of Jesus, the arrival became strong, fi lled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Bunch type of grid, with pictures of his gift, and he is really pleased with of the shepherds and the angelic voices all the family units in the boxes and the new phone. There were years when in the air for me: “Glory to God in the announced we were having a Speer I would have felt bad that the element highest and on earth peace to those on Zoom-y Christmas. The rules are sim- of surprise was gone, so I would have whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) ple฀everyone buys a “white elephant” felt it necessary to go fi nd something May you experience a beautiful Call Dana for your next ad. gift for less than $25, wraps the gift and else so he’d have a surprise under the Christmas, 2020. then we will “exchange” on Zoom. We tree. Not this year; I am content with 785 - 877- 3361! unwrap the gift for whoever gets our the way things are.

Letters to the Editor and Thumbs Up: Technological Christmas

e-mail [email protected] In our household we are of an age with those padlocks with the whole or write to 215 S. Kansas Ave., Norton Ks. 67654 where we are alternatively fascinated family??? (For the Covid police: Calm and frustrated by technology. This Too down, if we do manage this get-to- When we were shopping for vehicles gather there will only be 10 people in- There is no charge to render a thumbs up; names of those providing the informa- I shared with my daughters a reluc- volved!) tion are not used, only the method of transmission. Shall Pass tance to get models that are too new There are two potential problems Thumbs Up is meant to honor good deeds or events around town. Thumbs Up or upgraded. Part of it is control. I like Nancy with the padlocks. First they are $60 are reviewed by Telegram staff prior to publication. Thumbs Up comments may to decide when to run my windshield each! Sort of rich for 15 minutes of be denied if they are not meant to honor a positive event or deed. wipers. On the other side of the coin Hagman amusement! So I put the daughters on it’s pretty exciting to have a backup notice! If your husband is inclined to camera! Now, if I could just remember Part of my dilemma with vehicles is put the lock back in the box and dump OFFICE HOURS: THETHE NORTONNORTON to use it! I do not like to drive. I never did! Not it in a closet, dig it out and use it your- The Kia, most annoyingly, alerts us even as a teenager. It doesn’t take much self! 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur. for a car to get the best of me! Perhaps 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday when the outdoor temperature drops My other concern was what happens below 40 degrees. It would be more I need more technology like lane assist when whatever it is that powers the Phone: (785) 877-3361 TTELEGRAMELEGRAM and self- parking! helpful if it warned us when it was padlock dies? Is it intelligent enough Anyway I was going to write about Fax: (785) 877-3732 actually icy. Overall we fi nd the Kia to open itself? Or will bolt cutters be STAFF to be a downgrade from the Toyota it Christmas and techy gifts. Sorry I got required? Oh wow, bolt cutters, that’s E-mail: distracted but it will all come together, Dana Paxton ...... General Manager replaced. Maybe when the pandemic what I’ll get them next year!!! [email protected] passes and we feel more comfortable I promise! After more thought I realized we put Advertising Director It is so hard to buy for men, espe- [email protected] shopping we will fi nd another Toyota! a man on the moon, we sent a couple of ISSN 1063-701X The second time I drove the Colo- cially when we are locked down and Rovers to Mars! We did do that, didn’t Lisa Herman ...... Writer cannot shop in person! As I perused 215 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS 67654 [email protected] rado I locked myself out. Fortunately we??? I believe it; therefore I believe it came with three keys, two of which “The Sharper Image” catalogue I found “The Sharper Image” engineers have Published each Wednesday by Haynes Pub- padlocks that open by thumbprint veri- lishing Co., 215 S. Kansas Ave., Norton, Kan. Scott Sansom ...... Blue Jay Sports were safely secured at home. A quick designed an adequate and long lasting 67654. Periodicals mail postage paid at Norton, [email protected] call on my cell phone brought res- fi cation. power source for the padlock! Kan. 67654. cue from my knight in shining armor; Is that cool or what??? To this point we have never had the Postmaster: Send address changes to Norton though I detected a bit of attitude: I started thinking of something I battery failure in any of our car keys. Telegram, 1205 Main Goodland Kansas, 67735. Vicki Henderson ...... Computer Production [email protected] “Foolish woman, pay attention!” needed to lock up! Then I thought of We had the Toyota for seven years, ano Offi cial newspaper of Norton and Norton the son-in-laws! No-no, I’m not going County. Member of the Kansas Press Associa- Later that very same day we had no problems. I never locked myself tion, National Newspaper Association, and the another issue with the locks. Perhaps to lock them up! out either! How I miss the Toyota! Nebraska Press Association it was operator error or maybe a tech- Wait---maybe that is an option worth Merry Christmas! Hope you all get nical glitch. Whichever, we tracked exploring. No, I’ll leave that decision the toys, techy or not, you wished for Nor’West Newspapers down a “hide-a- key” and hid the third to their wives! and have a safe and healthy holiday! I’m trusting you to keep this to your- Dick and Mary Beth Boyd key! Would keyless entry prevent these selves as we are not opening gifts un- Publishers, 1970-2002 problems? Don’t scoff, you too will old and technically challenged one day! til New Year’s: won’t it be fun to play Wednesday, December 23, 2020 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Page 5 Window Decorating Contest winners announced

By LISA HERMAN were four categories of com- earned fi rst place in the Cham- [email protected] petition this year: Best Large ber’s Favorite category. Both During last Friday evening’s Window, Best Small Window, winners earned $100 in Cham- Mingle Bells Mixer and Open Best Front Door Entrance, and ber Bucks. House, which was hosted at Eq-Chamber’s Favorite. Judges uity Bank in Norton, the Norton made their fi nal selections based Area Chamber of Commerce’s on lighting, originality, and Featured to the right are wow factor. President and CEO, Donna the fi rst place winners of Liddle, announced the winners In the Large Window catego- the Large Window division, of this year’s Business Window ry, First State Bank placed fi rst Decorating Contest. and received $100 in Chamber First State Bank, with their “It’s a Storybook Christmas” Bucks. In the Small Window version of “How the Grinch was the theme of this year’s category, Russ’ Jewelry & Re- Stole Christmas”. From the contest. The annual event is held pair placed fi rst and received left are LeeAnn Shearer, to encourage local businesses to $100 in Chamber Bucks. The Donna Liddle, Amber John- creatively decorate their win- Bank placed fi rst in the Frontson, and Ann Wolf. dows or front entrance door in Door Entrance category and – Telegram photo by Dana the Norton Flower Committee accordance with a theme. There Paxton Economic Development minutes Hot chocolate Christmas...

The Norton City/County Eco- to $15,000 to the Norton County year there were 54 students par- nomic Development board met Community Foundation to cre- ticipating with 42 teams. Due to at 5:45 p.m. on December 8 at ate a Recruitment/Relocation COVID-19 restrictions the pub- the Economic Development of- fund if funds cannot be moved lic was not able to attend. fi ce. The meeting was called from NCCED’s operating bud- NEW BUSINESS: The to order by Curtis Eveleigh, get to our Recruitment/Reloca- board went into executive ses- Chairman. Members present tion fund. sion at 6:02 pm to discuss non- included: Andrew Black, Curtis Director Posson updated the elected personnel, not to exceed Eveleigh, John Griffi ths, Aaron board on resource partners he 10 minutes to return at 6:12 pm, Hale and Jerry Jones. Deborah hopes to utilize with the pro- pursuant to the statutory sec- Anderson, Wally Burton and posed Norton County Housing tion K.S.A. 75-4319 (b) – Per- Dick Thompson attended via Rehab Incentive Program. He sonnel matters of non-elected ZOOM. Absent were Tom Bran- plans to attend the next Norton personnel. The board returned nan, Brad Hopkins and Amber City Finance Committee meet- to regular session at 6:07 pm at Nuttycomb. Also present were ing and meet with local banking which time the board approved Mike Posson, Executive Direc- staff to familiarize them with an increase to Ms. Grysch’s sal- tor and Verla Grysch, Adminis- the program. ary as discussed in the executive trative Coordinator. Posson provided the board an session. The November board meeting update on the Norton County Director Posson reminded minutes were approved by the SPARK funds distribution for board members whose terms The Norton Community Junior and Senior High School vocal students held their board. grant programs designed for are expiring in January 2021 to Christmas concert on December 15 at Stull Gymnasium under the direction of Tamra OLD BUSINESS: The Di- Business, Non-profi t, Health-notify the sponsoring entity of Cochran. Holiday music fi lled the air with the mass choir kicking the concert off with rector updated the board on the care, Childcare and Housingtheir interest in continued ser- Carols Around followed by three songs by the Jay Singers. Then, the Junior High status of the relocation and re- support. At this point 100 per- vice on the board. Those mem- wowed the crowd with a couple of great songs. Up next, the Women’s Choir sang cruitment incentive programs. cent of the SPARK funds have bers are: Deborah Anderson Candy Cane Lane, then the high school choir sang three more songs. Like in years An incentive funding requestbeen allocated. Five applica- representing the City of Lenora, past, the Mass Choir ended the concert in a darkened gym with lit faces and they has been received from a Nor- tions were also received for Brad Hopkins representing the sang Peaceful, Silent Night. The Jay Singers are seen here as they performed Hot ton County governmental en- the Norton County CDBG-CVCity of Almena, Wally Burton Chocolate. – Telegram photo by Dana Paxton tity; after discussion no action Grant program for business sup-and Curtis Eveleigh represent- was taken. The director also dis- port, all have been processed ing Norton County, and John cussed intentions to work with and approved for payment dis- Griffi ths representing the City the local Community Founda- tributions. of Norton. tion to develop strategies for fu- The Norton County Youth With no further business to USD 211 Board of Education meets ture workforce recruitment ini- discuss the meeting was ad- Entrepreneurship Challenge (or The regular meeting of the district had received a donation cussed the recent popularity of tiatives. The board approved a YEC) was held on Decemberjourned 9 at 6:15. Board of Education, U.S.D. of $236.33 from the Knights of zoom trainings, and how they motion to match and transfer up in the Stull Gymnasium. This 211, was called to order at 7:30 Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive to could be counted and verifi ed. p.m. On Dec. 14 by Deena Wen- be used for special education, Deena Wente also gave a quick te, President, at the Alice Tweed and asked the board to accept review of the most recent cur- Commissioners discuss Covid vaccine Center. Six members were pres- the donation. He also informed riculum council meeting. ent so a quorum was declared. the board that the Andbe Home Superintendent Wilson re- Commissioner Richard this time. time. Members present included: would like to renew a continu- viewed the current and future Thompson called the meeting Brian Smith, Norton Coun- A motion was made by Com- President Deena Wente, Vice- ing agreement allowing the use budget situation with decreasing of the Norton County Board ty Solid Waste delivered his missioner Posson to approve the President Jennifer Miller, Sean of school facilities in case of an student numbers and increasing of Commissioners to order at monthly report. Smith stated December 7 minutes. Kats, Craig Renner, Abby Rice, emergency and that he would special education costs being 9:00 a.m. on December 14 inthat staff has got the fl uid dis-Troy Blevins, Norton County and Michael Terry. move forward with that agree- the major contributors to a very the Commission Room. Those posal pipe installed in the MSW Emergency Management pro- Others present were: Superin- ment unless the board had any tight district budget. There is the in attendance included Richard cell and has it operational. The vided SPARKS funding bal- tendent Phil Wilson, Clerk Gina objections. option of increasing the LOB Thompson, Thomas Brannan staff is hauling MSW from the ances to the Commission. The Riley, Principal Corey Roy, A motion was made by Sean percentage, but the district will and Charles Posson. building while the wind is down. funding balances for SPARK NTA Jane Burton, NTA Sara Kats to accept the donation still need to cut costs. With most Gina Frack, CEO-Adminis- The commission reviewed the funding, schools, cities, county Terry, Norton Wrestling Club- from the Knights of Columbus other costs remaining constant, trator, Aaron Kuhn, CFO, and tonnage and revenue report for and other entities will need to be Rusty Miller, Norton Wrestling to be used for special education the only option at this point is Von Fahrenbruch, Board mem- the month to date. spent by the end of the month. Club-Bill Johnson, and Junior programs. a reduction in force. In order to ber with the Norton County Leslie Pfannenstiel, Norton Blevins will continue to work High English Teacher Amie Amie Burge gave a presenta- do this, there are specifi c steps with the entities to make sure Hospital were in to present theCounty Health Department pro- Burge. Absent was Jamie Am- tion of the English curriculum to follow in the Master Contract June 30, 2020 year in audit. vided information to the com- all the funding is spent and ac- long. being used in her junior high and he has reached out to KASB Aaron presented and reviewed mission on the COVID vac- counting is documented correct- A motion by Michael Terry classes. They are working on for guidance as well. The fi rst the audit as prepared by BKD, cine that is scheduled to be sent ly on the grant funding. and seconded by Jennifer Mill- reading skills, writing skills, vo- step is to send out a statement CPA’s and Advisors. BKD is- out from KDHE. Pfannenstiel Blevins spoke with the coun- er, to approve the consent agen- cabulary, and understanding and to staff that a reduction of staff sued a clean audit for Norton stated from the telephone con- ty about developing a policy on da as presented was carried. analyzing literature. is necessary, which can be met County Hospital. ference call the vaccine could the COVID vaccine. KDEM has Rusty Miller and Bill Johnson Superintendent Wilson gave a by retirements, resignation or Kuhn informed the Commis- arrive anytime this week, how- recommended that county gov- spoke to the board regarding recap of the KSHSAA rules for reduction of force. To aid in the sion that he has turned in his ever confi rmation has not been ernment develops a policy for the Norton Wrestling Club and attendance at activities and in- decision making process, KASB resignation as CFO to accept a the administration of the vac- received. She stated that the fi rst requested use of the wrestling formed the board that the MCL also suggested offering an in- round of vaccine that is received position as CEO in his home- cine. He stated that this does notmats for kids (non high school) schools have met and came to centive for early notifi cation of town. The commission thanked will need to be used within fi ve need to be done immediately, wrestling practice at a non an agreement to follow the same resignations or retirements, so him for his service. days of receipt. The fi rst re- however should be of discus- school location during Christ- rules at each of their schools’ the board can be more prepared Fahrenbruch stated that the ceived will be for health care sion. mas break, since the school activities. He also mentioned knowing which staff already has Hospital Board will have twoworkers and nursing homes. There being no further busi- buildings will be closed during that although the county’s mask plans to resign. This would be in appointments for the board ex- The second round of vaccine ness before the Board the meet- the break per KSHSAA rules. requirement is set to expire De- the form of a memorandum of piring in January. The appoint- will be a different provider and ing was adjourned until Decem- The club would be responsible cember 31, 2020, the district’s understanding agreed upon and ments are being advertised at will have a longer distribution ber 21. for picking up and returning the administration would like to added to the master Contract for mats. keep mask usage in place at their the current year. A motion by Sean Kats and current levels in the schools un- Motion was made by Craig seconded by Craig Renner to al- til at least January 31, 2021. Renner to approve the Reduc- Campaign low the Norton Wrestling Club Principal Roy informed the tion in Force statement to be to use the mats during Christ- board that there are only a few sent to certifi ed staff. Motion (Continued from Page 1) about grant opportunities, chari- the Norton County Community mas break was approved. students using the parent’s carried 6-0. A motion by Craig Superintendent Wilson gave a choice remote learning option, Renner to approve the memo- table giving options, and com- Foundation offi ce at the Heaton working to provide meaning- munity impact programs, please Building in downtown Norton, COVID-19 report to the board but that it has proven to be an randum of understanding to pan ful grants and promote projects contact Tara Vance at 785-874- located at 112 South Kansas Av- indicating cases and quarantines abundance of extra work for a bonus for early resignation no- and programs that are benefi cial 5106 or by email at tara@nor- enue, or visit the Foundation’s within the school are low and teachers, and some of the stu- tice was approved. to the county. For information tonccf.org. You may also visit website at www.nortonccf.org. most cases so far have been due dents are struggling. He asked A motion by Michael Terry to to exposure outside of school. to have the parent’s choice re- accept the resignation of Janette He has been pleased with the mote learning removed as an Harris as Norton Community procedures being followed by option for the second semester. High School secretary and Em- the school staff and students. HeIt would still be available for ily Jacobs as Norton Communi- informed the board that the KS students on quarantine and for ty High School head volleyball Board of Regents colleges have those students on 504/IEP plan. coach and thank them each for aligned their spring break dates Motion by Craig Renner to re- their service was approved. beginning in 2022 and that K-12 move the parent’s choice remote Motion by Craig Renner to school districts are encouraged learning option for the second approve the hiring of Ed Lively to do the same. It remains a semester was approved. as the Maintenance Director local decision, but feels that Jennifer Miller stated the most was approved. it would be benefi cial for recent the NCKSEC board meet- President Deena Wente ad- calendar committee to consider ing was short and did not have journed the meeting at 11:14 those dates when developing anything new to report. Michael p.m. the next years’ school calendar. Terry gave an update of the last He informed the board that the PDC meeting, where they dis- Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas from all of us at the Norton Telegram! Page 6 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Weekly Sermonette By Preacher/Teacher Terry Laughlin, CrossRoads Ministries

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, REFORMED CHURCH com” “Jesus Christ” ALMENA 2 miles east and 3 miles www.nortoncc.com William Shakespeare penned Pastor Ron Martin north of Prairie View 208 N. Kansas, 877-2871 these words in his play, As You Phone 785-202-2834 Pastor Shawn Richardson WEDNESDAY – 6:10 p.m. No AWANA or Like It, “All the world’s a stage, e-mail: [email protected] SUNDAY — 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Jr. Hi Upper Room; 6:45 p.m. Elders Prayer and all the men and women SUNDAY — 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Evening Service Meeting merely players: They have their 10:30 a.m. Worship CORNERSTONE CHURCH THURSDAY – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve exits and their entrances…” WEDNESDAY — 6:00 p.m. TFC Pastor Damen Andrew Candlelight Service Most of us have seen a wide CLAYTON UNITED 313 West Lincoln Street/877-2416 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DEC. 24-25 variety of Christmas plays and METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY — 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; – Office Closed pageants in our lifetimes and Pastor Ed Woods/785-669-2554 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship SUNDAY – 9:00 a.m. Worship Service; perhaps have even been in one SUNDAY — 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, TUESDAY – 9:30 a.m. Ladies Prayer 10:45 a.m. Late Worship Service; No Upper or more of them ourselves. For His cast, God the Father signed Choir WEDNESDAY – 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Room on and coordinated the innocent and the majestic, the humble and 11:00 a.m. Bible Study SATURDAY – 8:30 a.m. Men's Prayer NORTON MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE the proud, the unlearned and the scholarly, the good and the evil JENNINGS UNITED Andbe Home Services, 2 p.m. and METHODIST CHURCH Norton Manor Services 3 p.m. in widely diverse characters for roles in that first great Christmas Pastor Ed Woods/785-669-2554 The Norton County Ministerial drama. God’s choice of players includes. SUNDAY – 11:00 a.m. Worship Alliance meets at noon on the third Jesus Christ: The Key Person of the Christmas story. He was Service Thursday of each month from born to die. “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with LENORA CHURCH OF GOD September through May God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning… Guest Minister/785-567-4459 NORTON SEVENTH DAY TheWord became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have SUNDAY – 10:30 a.m. Church ADVENTIST CHURCH seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Services 105 S. Case Street Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1: 1-2, 14). Jesus willingly UNITED PARISH OF LENORA Pastor Carl Goff gave up the majesty and acclaim of heaven. He humbled Himself Interim Pastor, John Porter SATURDAY – 9:45 a.m. Sabbath so far as to be born a baby in a stable. As He grew, He was tempted 140 E. Iowa, 785-567-4420 School; 10:45 a.m. Church Services in all ways, just as we are, yet was without even one sin. He gave SUNDAY — 9:30 a.m. Rolls and ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI up His life on the Cross. As a Man, he got hungry, cold, and tired. Coffee; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CATHOLIC CHURCH Then, in the fullness of His time, at the exact moment prophesied, No matter who you are or where you Father Jose Kumblumkal He gave up His life on the Roman cross. The Jews of His day are in life's journey, you are welcome 877-2234 here [email protected] intentionally and wrongfully condemned Him to death; the FIRST CHRISTIAN website: http://stfrancisassisi.org Romans carried out their dreadful crucifixion; but it was our sins฀ CHURCH OF LOGAN 108 S. Wabash, Norton theirs, yours and mine-that fashioned the nails. The final curtain Pastor Troy Buss Mass Schedule: Sunday - 10:30 fell. Jesus was dead. But, the great “Play” doesn’t end there. SUNDAY — 9:30 a.m. Sunday a.m.; Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m.; For three days all heaven held its breath. Then the Father cried, School; 10:30 a.m. Church Services Saturday - 5:30 p.m. “ARISE, MY SON!” Jesus is not dead! He rose again to life WEDNESDAY — 7 p.m. Bible Study CROSSROADS MESSAGES Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturday, everlasting and lives today in heaven in the place of honor at the ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Preacher/Teacher Terry Laughlin 4:30 p.m., 30 minutes before Mass on Thursday, right hand of God the Father! And you too can you live forever CHURCH, LOGAN 603 Sunset Dr., Norton, KS 67654 Friday and Sunday or by appointment with Him because Jesus says in His Word, “I am the resurrection Reverend George Chalbhagan (785) 877-7279 SUNDAY – Share Your Faith Catechism and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; SUNDAY — 8:30 a.m. Mass e-mail - [email protected] Class, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die…” MONDAY — 5:30 p.m. Mass www.standatthecrossroads.com TUESDAY – Legion of Mary - 5:00 p.m.; As the “Drama” now continues, what role will you play? At the LOGAN UNITED FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 7:00 p.m. Bingo end of it all, where will you be found? Scripture says, “Today is METHODIST CHURCH 1010 Churchill Dr./877-2181 Every Second and Fourth Wednesday of the day of salvation.” Don’t delay. I urge you to receive Christ Pastor Ted Stapleton [email protected] Month - Mass at Andbe Home - 10:00 a.m. 303 W. Church, 785-689-4350 Pastor Rob Mohr Every Fourth OR last Thursday of the into your heart! Live for Christ every day of the year! Anticipate SUNDAY — 9:15 a.m. Worship in the WEDNESDAY – NO Adult Bible Study month - Mass at Norton Correctional Facility spending an eternity with Christ! He desires you to be with Him. Parlor; 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 THURSDAY – 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve - Medium Security - 5:30 p.m.; Minimum After all, He died so that you could serve and live for Him. He a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Service Security - 6:30 p.m. has Spiritual Gifts for you so you can sacrificially serve others as MONDAY – 5:00-7:30 p.m. TOPS SUNDAY – 8:00 a.m. Adult Sunday First Friday of the Month - Eucharistic He served and loved others. TUESDAY – 7:00 p.m. Women's Bible School; 9:00 a.m. Early Worship; 10:00 a.m. Adoration following Morning Mass Study Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; K of C - Third Monday of Month - 7:30 p.m. LONG ISLAND UNITED 6:30 p.m. Bible Study “Experiencing God” TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST Senior Warden, Georgia Briery Pastor Ted Stapleton CHURCH, NORTON Junior Warden, Robert Hoover 554 Washington, 785-854-7626 Pastor Eve Mugambi 102 E. Waverly, Norton SUNDAY — 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 805 W. Wilberforce, Norton SUNDAY — 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist FIRST SUNDAY — Worship 12 noon Church Email: [email protected] 11:30 a.m. Coffee Hour Host Fellowship Dinner Pastor's Email: emugambi@ 3:00-4:00 p.m. God's Pantry 1 p.m. Administrative Council Meeting greatplainsumc.org REDEEMER EVANGELICAL FIRST WEDNESDAY — 2 p.m. United Church Office Phone 785-877-2196 LUTHERAN(WELS) Methodist Women’s Meeting in Fall, Winter THURSDAY – Christmas Eve Service 805 West Holme Street and Spring SUNDAY – No In Person Service until West Hwy. 36, Norton NORCATUR COMMUNITY CHURCH further notice. 10:30 a.m. Church Service 877-3138/3824 Guest Speakers via Facebook and you tube; Live Service [email protected] SUNDAY – 10:00 a.m. Worship Service available on Facebook – Norton Fumc Church www.redeemernorton.org ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC and you-tube Pastor Timm O. Meyer CHURCH, NEW ALMELO IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH THURSDAY – 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve [email protected] Pastor Rick Rostek Song Service Father Jose Kumblumkal 14715 W. Washington Road FRIDAY – 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Song SUNDAY — 8:30 a.m. Mass 877-2430 Service TUESDAY – 8:45 a.m. Mass MONDAY, DEC. 21 – 2:00 p.m. Bible Study SUNDAY — 8:00 a.m. Worship Service, FRIDAY – 8:45 a.m. Mass THURSDAY, DEC. 24 – Christmas Eve; Trinity, McCook; 9:00 a.m. Goodness THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 6:00 p.m. Children's Candlelight Service from the Good Shepherd Radio KQNK, OF LATTER DAY SAINTS FRIDAY, DEC. 25 – Christmas, 10:00 a.m. 106.7FM/1530AM; 9:10 a.m. Bible Study Phillipsburg Ward Worship; Holy Communion and Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Worship Josh Choate, Bishop SUNDAY – Christmas 1; 9:00 a.m. Bible Service, Redeemer; 11:35 a.m. Bible Study SUNDAY — 10:00 a.m. Sacrament Meeting; Class and Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Sunday and Fellowship Time 11:10 a.m. Sunday School and Priesthood and Worship MAPLE GROVE CHURCH Relief Society LIVING HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BRETHREN MONDAY — Family Home Evening One mile south of Norton 9 miles west 4 1/2 miles north of Norton WEDNESDAY — 7:00 p.m. Young Men/ at corner of PDRA road Guest Minister Young Women, Ages 12-18; 5-9 p.m. Family Pastor Jerry Cummings/877-2426 SUNDAY — 11:00 a.m. Worship Service History Center Open SUNDAY — 10 a.m. Worship and Praise Third Sunday Dinner this Month PRAIRIE VIEW Service THE ROCK REFORMED CHURCH WEDNESDAY — 7 p.m. Youth and FRIDAY — 7:00-10:00 p.m. Seventh, Pastor Lew VanDerWege Children’s Programs; 7 p.m. Adult Home Eighth, and Ninth Graders 410 Holland, Prairie View/973-2794 Bible Study First Sunday Night of the Month — Quarry, SUNDAY — 9:00 a.m. Service Begins and NORTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Worship Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Nate Hagen, Minister Event WEDNESDAY – 6:30 p.m. Bible Class Garrett Rolland, Interim Youth Minister LUCTOR CHRISTIAN HYPERLINK “http://www.nortoncc. THE SPONSORS OF THIS CHURCH PAGE DO SO WITH PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY Ag Valley Pizza Hut First State Bank Nelson Bros. Co-operative Come Join Us for Our “Your Progressive Construction, Inc. Elevator - Service Station “ SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET ” Community Bank” General Contractors 877-5131 or 877-5188 - Norton Pizza, Pasta, Salad and Dessert MEMBER FDIC Equipment Rental Clayton Branch - FREE COFFEE or TEA 105 W. Main - Norton, Kansas 12862 Lower Dam Road - Norton, Kansas Phone 785-693-4522 W. Hwy. 36 - Norton - Phone 877-3359 Phone 785-877-3341 Phone (785) 877-2554

Security Abstract Company Bailey Electric Engel’s Sales and Service Town and Country Kitchen Abstracters Title Insurance Agents Serving Norton and Decatur County Complete Auto Repair Daily Lunch Buffet and Evening Specials Prompt - Efficient - Confidential Residential and Commercial Small Engines and Party and Banquet Facilities Available 214 E. Washington - Norton Licensed and Insured Lawn Care Equipment Open 6:00 A.M.-8:30 P.M. Phone 785-877-2141 Bucket Truck Service •Toro •Lawnboy•Stihl Chain Saws Brenda Sanders, Owner and Staff Jolene L. Weiser, Owner 785-871-1967 - Mark Bailey 209 W. Lincoln - Norton - Phone 877-3391 East Hwy. 36 - 877-3511 - Norton, Kansas

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Huskies take on Thunder Ridge Longhorns

By DANA PAXTON the first quarter by making five, 13 points. Thalheim scored six 16 points and then Owen Ham- lost a close 24-20 game. Owen Hammond led his [email protected] two point baskets for ten points. of those and Speer added two mond and Robert Vsetecka each The Longhorns outscored the team in this game making eight The Northern Valley Junior Johnel Speer was right behind more bringing the score to 32- had two. Junior Huskies 12-2 in the first points followed by maverick Huskies hosted the Thunder Thalheim when he made two, 18. Coach’s Comments quarter of play. Rogers with six, Conner David Ridge Longhorns on Dec. 10 two point baskets and four free In the final quarter of play the Head Coach Jim Cole said, Both teams tied in the second with five and Clay VanPatten and celebrated a home court throws out of seven for a total Huskies kept the ball moving by “The Northern Valley Junior quarter each scoring four points with tow points. win of 42-20 for the A-Team. of eight points. Robert Vsetec- making another ten points to win High A-team boys improved putting the halftime score at 16- Coach’s Comments The B-Team wasn’t as fortu- ka added two more to the team the game. The Longhorns were their record to 5-2 with a 42- 6. Coach Cole said, “Down 8-18 nate, suffering a 24-21 loss. score ending the quarter with a able to add two more to their 20 win over the Thunder Ridge In the third quarter both teams after three quarters, the North- A-Team score of 20-2. score but that was not enough to Longhorns. The Huskies started scored two points each which ern Valley B-team boys made a The Northern Valley Husky The Huskies really let up in steal the Husky win from them. the game with a strong press let the score at 18-8. furious comeback in the fourth team wasn’t messing around the second quarter only scoring The Huskies win the game 42- with helped build a 20-2 first The Huskies kicked it into quarter, but fell short losing by when they entered their home four points to the Longhorns, 20. Speer led his team in this quarter lead. Gavin Thalheim gear in the final quarter of playthree points, 24-21 to the Long- court Dec. 10. They showed three points. Thalheim was the final quarter with six points andand Johnel Speer led the Hus- making 13 points closing the horns B-team squad. Owen their opponent they meant busi- only Husky to score in the quar- Thalheim and Owen Hammond kies with 22 and 16 points.” gap on the Longhorns. Yet, it Hammond and Maverick Rog- ness by starting the game off ter bringing the halftime score each added two points. B-Team wasn’t enough as the Long- ers led the B-team with eight Stats by scoring 20 points in the firstto 24-5. The Northern Valley boys horns added six more points to and six points. The Huskies will quarter of play. The Longhorns During the third quarter of Gavin Thalheim led his team B-team then took on the Long- their overall score winning the travel to Rexford Dec. 17 to scored two points in this quarter. play, Northern Valley scored in this game making 22 points horns themselves but was not as game 24-21. take on Golden Plains.” Gavin Thalheim led his team in eight points to Thunder Ridge’s followed by Johnel Speer with lucky to secure the win. They Stats Junior Lady Huskies celebrate narrow loss and huge win

By DANA PAXTON pace in the second half of the ey Hansen, Ja’Nee Moore, and The Junior Lady Huskies lowed by Jaycee Gebhard with each made a two point shot and [email protected] game scoring five points in theAudrey Bina each made two came out ready to play the two, two point baskets for four Preston made one of two free The Northern Valley Junior third quarter to Thunder Ridge’s points. Thunder Ridge Lady Longhorns points. Kathryn Speer put a shot throws. Lady Huskies hosted Thunder eight points. Sides once again Coach’s Comments on Dec. 10 on the Husky home up for two more and Rodriguez Stats Ridge on December 10. the A- was the only Husky to score. Head Coach Emily Lowry court. The Lady Huskies held made one of two free throws. Ja’Nee Moore led her team in Team suffered a close 22-17 She hit a two point basket and said, “The Northern Valley their opponent scoreless in the This put the halftime score at this game making eight points loss and the B-Team celebrated then a three point shot bring the girls hosted the Thunder Ridge first quarter while adding up 1124-0. followed by Jordyn Cox with a huge 34-4 victory. score to 20-7. Longhorns for an exciting night points for the team. Jordyn Cox The Lady Huskies let up in five, Jaycee Gebhard with four, A-Team In the final quarter of play the with parents in the stands. The led her team in the first quarter the second half of the game Wendy Adams and Brooke Pres- The Junior Lady Huskies Lady Huskies added ten to their A-Team girls struggled to han- scoring three points, one of two scoring five points in the ton third with three each and Kathryn didn’t start the game off quite total team score but even though dle the pressure of man defense free throws and a two point bas- quarter and allowing the Long- Speer and Iris Schemper wit like they would have wanted the Lady Longhorns only add- in the first half where they only ket. Adding two points each to horns to put two points on the two points each. to. They were unable to score ed two points to their score it scored two points. After a cou- the overall team score with two board. Cox and Schemper each Coach’s Comments against the Lady Longhorns still wasn’t enough to take the ple adjustments, the girls came point baskets were Maria Ro- had a two point basket and Ad- It was an exciting night of who put ten points on the score- win. Sides made four points, a back with confidence and - out driquez, Wendy Adams, Brooke ams added one good free throw. play on Dec. 10 in front of a board. two point basket and two free scored the Longhorns 15-10 but Preston and Iris Schemper. This This ended the third quarter crowd of family as the Lady They tied the number of throws. Ja’Nee Moore added it wasn’t enough for the win. ended the first quarter 11-0. with a score of 29-2. Huskies took on the Lady Long- points made in the second quar- two more good free throws and The girls ended the game 22-17 The Northern Valley girls The fourth quarter was a re- horns and came out victorious. ter of play with each team scor- Audrey Bina made one two with Delaney Sides scoring 11.” kept the momentum up in the peat of the third when it came to The B-Team girls has an excit- ing two points. Delaney Sides point basket as did Haley Han- B-Team second quarter scoring 13 points the score. The Lady Huskies put ing game with numerous steals was the only Husky to score for sen ending the game with a final It was a different story for the to the Lady Longhorns, zero five more points up to the Lady and rebounds. Eight players the first half of the game leaving score of 22-17. B-team who easily defeated the points scored. Ja’nee Moore led Longhorns two points winning contributed to the ending score the halftime score at 12-2 in fa- Stats Lady Longhorns 34-4 after four her team in this quarter scoring the game for the Lady Huskies, of 34-4. Ja’Nee Moore led with vor of the Lady Longhorns. Delaney Sides led her team in quarters of play. three two point shots for six fol- 34-4. Rodriguez and Moore eight points.” Northern Valley picked up the this game with 11 points. Hal-

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By DANA PAXTON TMP in the finals and walked [email protected] away with a 43-31 victory which The Norton Junior High Boys’ made the Junior Jays the 2020 basketball team competed in the MCEL Champs! MCEL basketball tourney with Eli Jones led his team to vic- the first games taking place on tory with a total of 19 points, Dec. 5 and the final game- tak five offensive rebounds,six- de ing place on Dec. 10. After three fensive rebounds, ten steals, hard fought games the Junior three assists, three turnovers and Jays came out victorious win- one block. Logan WIllour made ning the MCEL Championship. 7 team points and had three of- Phillipsburg/ Dec. 5/Quarter fensive rebounds, one defensive Finals rebound and he had one turnover The first team the Junior Jays and one block. Corwyn Cox faced off against was the Phil- made five points, had one - defen lipsburg Junior Panthers. The sive rebound, three steals, three Jays won it 38-16. assists and had two turnovers. Eli Jones led his team scoring Tyce Melvin also made five 17 points. He had one offensive points for the team. He also had rebound and two defensive re- three offensive rebounds, two as- bounds, seven steals, one assist sists and had five turnovers. Ty - and two turnovers. Tyce Mel- ler Backman made four points, vin made five points, had one had two offensive rebounds and offensive rebound, two steals, three defensive rebounds. He three assists, two turnovers and also had one block. Dominic one block. Logan Willour also Vahling made three more points made five points for the team. and had two defensive rebounds, He had two offensive rebounds, two steals and two turnovers. two steals, one turnover and one Coach’s Comments block. Dominic Vahling scored Head Coach Joe Cox said, three points, had one offensive This is the MCEL Championship team for the Norton Junior Jays. Front: Derek Clydesdale, Landen Ediger, Dominic “We played excellent games in and one defensive rebound. Vahling, Tyler Stewart, Jack Carter, and Ayston Kats. Back: Coach Tyus Henson, Logan Willour, Eli Jones, Tyler Backman, the tournament this year! We Ayston Kats made two points Tyce Melvin, Corwyn Cox, and Coach Joe Cox. Not pictured: Colton Stover. had been in the finals the last and had one offensive rebound. – Courtesy photo two years coming up second Corwyn Cox made two points, both times. This year, the boys had three defensive rebounds, points and had one defensive had one offensive rebound and team points, had two offensive Logan Willour made four points were determined to finish off two steals, three assists and two rebound and one steal. five defensive rebounds and he rebounds and four defensive re- for the team and had four offen- with a win! We have a very tal- turnovers. Tyler Backman made Hoxie/Dec. 5/ Semi-Finals also had four turnovers. Tyler bounds, had one steal, three as- sive rebounds and three defen- ented team and each one of them a two pointer, had three offen- The Junior Jays then went up Backman scored seven points, sists and two turnovers. Corwyn sive rebounds. He also had one played to their abilities and con- sive rebounds and one defensive against Hoxie and won it 36-23. had one offensive and one de- Cox made five points, had two steal and one turnover. tributed significantly to our suc- rebound, one steal and one turn- Tyce Melvin led his team for fensive rebound, one assist and defensive rebounds, one steal, TMP/Dec. 10/Finals cess!” over. Tyler Stewart made two this game scoring 14 points. He one block. Eli Jones made six two assists and two turnovers. The Junior Jays faced off with Junior Lady Jays take fourth at MCEL tourney

By DANA PAXTON in the second quarter, six to in the first quarter of play, 6-2 The Lady Jays ran out of to add Bailey’s two points to we took a step back this week [email protected] four. Ella Clark scored all four with Payton Bailey making her steam in the final quarter their only score bringing the halftime in our progression. We made The Norton Junior High Lady of these points. This left the two point shot. scoring two points to TMP’s score to 26-8. simple mistakes that we’ve Jays basketball team competed halftime score at 10-6. The Jays came back in the four which won them the game, The third quarter didn’t gain worked on in practice all sea- in the MCEL League tourna- Even though the third quarter second quarter and scored six 26-17. Clark was the only Jay Norton any ground. The Lady son and didn‘t play with the ment on Dec. 5 and Dec. 10. was low scoring, the Lady Jays points, four by Bailey and two to score in this final quarter ofJays Clark added four points but energy and effort needed to beat The Lady Jays went 1-2 in the outscored Oakley 3-2 bringing by Ella Clark. TMP was able to play. was it. Hoxie scored nine more the better teams in our league. tournament and finished fourth the score to 13-8. Bailey made once again outscore the Jays by Hoxie/Dec.10 points which brought the score We’ve stressed all year that we place overall. one of two of her free throws making eight points bringing The Lady Jays were up at 35-12. can only be successful if we Oakley/Dec. 5 and Brooks hit a two pointer. the halftime score to 14-8 in fa- against another team who really The final quarter of play gave play hard and limit our mistakes The first game on Saturday The final quarter of the game vor of TMP. wanted the win but Hoxie want- little hope of a Bluejay win. and during the tournament, I felt was against Oakley and the was neck in neck with both It was a close third quar- ed it more and they showed this Even though Norton was only like we didn’t do either one of Lady Jays defeated them 18-13. teams scoring five points eachter with Norton scoring seven by scoring 16 points in the first able to add four points to their those. We will have a tough last The first quarter of the game giving the win to the Lady Jays, points to TMP’s eight points. quarter to Norton’s six points. score, Hoxie also added four week of the season, so we need was Norton 4 points to Oakley’s 18-13. Clark scored all five Bailey made a two point basket Ella Clark made four points and points for the win, 39-16. to bounce back quickly in order two points. Payton Bailey and points with a three point shot and Hallie Brooks made both Payton Bailey made two points. Coach’s Comments to win our final two games.” Hallie Brooks each scored a two and a two point basket for the of her free throws followed by Hoxie kept the pressure on Head Coach Logan Kats said, pointer. win. Clark who made three of her Norton and scored ten more “I wasn’t very pleased with our The Junior Lady Jays once TMP/Dec. 5 four free throws. This brought points in the second quartereffort and execution during the again outscored their opponent The Lady Jays were outscored the score to 22-15 for TMP. where Norton was only able MCEL tournament. I felt like Junior Husky teams suffer loss to Logan/Palco

By DANA PAXTON point baskets and Owen Ham- their led to 44-16. B-Team points and Logan/Palco made had a good first quarter, only [email protected] mond made a three point shot. In the final quarter, the Hus- The Huskies were unable nothing yet they still won the down three points 12-15, but The Northern Valley boys’ ju- The second quarter was the kies kicked it into high gear to score any points in the game first since the Huskies three struggled scoring in the second nior high basketball team trav- beginning of the end for the Ju- making 12 points, Thalheim quarter of their game but Logan/points wasn’t enough. The finaland third quarters. The Huskies eled to Logan to take on Logan/ nior Huskies. Robert Vsetecka hit two two point baskets and a Palco put eight on the board. score of the game was 22-9. outscored the Trojans 12-0 in Palco with both the A-team and was the only Husky to score three pointer followed by Speer Logan/Palco kept their lead in Stats the fourth quarter making the B-teams suffering losses, 44-28 in this quarter with a two pointwho made one free throw and a the second quarter scoring ten Maverick Rogers made four final score 28-44. Gavin- Thal for the A-team and 22-9 for the basket but that wasn’t enough two point shot and lastly, Ham- more points and the Huskies put points, Jason Davis had two as heim scored in double figures B-team. to keep up since Logan/Palco mond added two more. Logan/ two on the board. The halftime did Owen Hammond and then with 11 points. The Northern A-Team scored 19 points putting the Palco let up completely in this score sat at 18-2. Clay VanPatten added one more Valley boys B-team lost 22-9 The first quarter of the game halftime score at 34-14. final quarter scoring zero yet It was four all in the third to the team’s total. to a tall Trojan squad. Maverick was pretty much neck and neck The third quarter didn’t give they won the game 44-28. quarter of play with both teams Coach’s Comments Rogers led the B-team with four with a 15 to 12 score with Lo- much hope for a win when the Stats each making four points bring- Head coach Jim Cole said, points.” gan/Palco winning. Johnel Junior Husky, Hammond, was Gavin Thalheim scored 11, ing the score to 22-6. “The Northern Valley junior Speer led in this quarterthe only byone to score a two point Johnel Speer had eight, Owen The Huskies were the only high boys’ basketball team lost making five of six freeshot. throws. Logan/Palco added anoth- Hammond had seven and Rob- team to score in the final- quarboth their games to Logan/Pal- Gavin Thalheim hit two, two er ten to their score increasing ert Vsetecka added two. ter of the game, they made three co on Dec. 3. The A-team boys Junior Lady Huskies split games with Logan/Palco Newspaper

By DANA PAXTON ting the halftime score at 10-8 points and Haley Hansen with Brooke Preston led her team Coach’s Comments Deadlines [email protected] with the Lady Huskies leading. one point. in the first quarter of the game Head Coach Emily Lowry The Northern Valley girls ju- The Lady Huskies let up a bit Coach’s Comments scoring two, two points baskets said, “The B-team traveled to nior high basketball team trav- in the third quarter allowing the Head Coach Emily Lowry for four points. Logan/Palco Logan to play Logan/Palco on eled to Logan on Dec. 3 to take Lady Trojans to put ten points said, “The Northern Valley also scored four points ending Dec. 3 and returned with a vic- THE NORTON on the Logan/Palco Trojans up to their four points. Moore girls traveled to Logan to play the first quarter with a score oftory. They played an intense two bringing home one loss for the and Admas each scored a two the combined team of Logan/ 4-4. The Lady Huskies came quarters, adding a little pressure TELEGRAM A-team, 28-19 and a 12-8 win point basket in this quarter put- Palco. The A-team girls were out much stronger in the second in the final minutes to earn their for the B-team. ting the score at 18-14 in favor down three players and knew and final quarter of play. Ja’Nee third win of the season. Brooke A-Team of the Trojans. they needed to make some ad- Moore let this quarter with two, Preston had a good night with Both teams were getting The Lady Huskies never re- justments. Defensively, the girls two point baskets followed by six points.” gained their momentum for the worked hard and took good JayceeGebhard and Brooke MONDAY DEADLINE: warmed up in the first quarter shots offensively but struggled Preston each scoring one basket of play. Izzabella Koch waswin the but did score five points. Thursday, Noon only Husky to score on a two Moore made a two, two point- a little with the pressure in the for two points each. The Logan point shot. The Trojans were a ers and Haley Hansen added second half ending the game /Palco team managed to add WEDNESDAY DEADLINE: bit warmer scoring six points. one point but those five weren’t28-19. Ja’Nee Moore had a four points to their score but it enough to capture the win. The good night with 12 points and wasn’t enough for the win. The Friday, Noon In the second quarter the Ju- nior Lady Huskies scored eight Lady Trojans walked away with four rebounds.” Lady Huskies walked aways ADVOCATE DEADLINE: points. Ja’Nee Moore made a 28-19 victory. B-Team with a 12-8 victory. Thursday, Noon three two point baskets followed Stats The B-team also went up Stats by Wendy Adams who added Ja’Nee Moore led her team in against the Logan/Palco lady Brooke Preston led her team Call 785-877-3361 two more to the team score. The scoring with 12 points followed Trojans and brought home a with six points, Ja’Nee Moore by Wendy Adams with four made four and Jaycee Gebhard or Email Dana at Lady Trojans were only able to 12-8 win after two quarters of [email protected] put two points on the board put- points, Izzabella Koch with twoplay. made two more. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Page 9

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Bluejays victorious over Russell

By: SCOTT SANSOM goal for two. Trailing 42-55 going into down in a game of runs. We [email protected] In the second quarter, Nor- the fourth quarter, the Blue-proved we can defend; we just Norton’s boys’ basketball ton was able to increase their jays fought hard to regain their need to do it consistently. Over- team faced Russell at home on lead by one point, outscoring lead and scored 21 points while all, I saw many good things and Friday, December 18. The Blue- the Broncos 15-14. Willour and holding Russell to just fi ve. This I’m pleased we got the win,” jays outscored Russell in the Nolan Juenemann each had six allowed them to regain a three- said head coach Doug Reusink. fi rst and second quarters but fellpoints, with Willour making point lead and secured another into a large defi cit in the third.two three-pointers and Juen- victory for the Norton boys. However, Norton came back emann making three fi eld goals.Juenemann made four fi eld Norton’s Nolan Juenemann goals for eight points. Schrum strong and were eventually to Ruder made one fi eld goal and jumps to take a shot over a defeat the Broncos with an ex- Sean Anderson made one of two made one fi eld goal and three tremely close 63-60 score. free throws. of six attempted free throws for defensive player from Rus- sell during their 63-60 win The Bluejays grabbed a quick After halftime, Norton al- four. Willour and Drake Hard- three-point lead in the fi rst quar- lowed Russell to take a strong ing each had three, with Willour last Friday. Juenemann sank ter, outscoring Russell 18-15. lead, scoring nine points but al- making one fi eld goal and one nine two-point fi eld goals Ryan Schrum led the team with lowing the Broncos to add 26 to of two attempted free throws during the game, adding two fi eld goals and two three- their score. Schrum and Juen- and Harding making one three. 18 points to the Bluejays’ pointers for ten points. Matt emann each had four, making Ruder made one fi eld goal. Coach’s Comments score. Willour sank two threes for six two fi eld goals apiece. Ander- –Telegram photo by Scott and Jonah Ruder made one fi eld son made one of two attempted “It was a great effort by our Sansom free throws. guys to come back from 13 Lady Jays narrowly defeat Russell

By: SCOTT SANSOM two attempted free throws. basketball. Russell is a scrappy ing by Miller and Libby Puga, [email protected] Norton was again outscored team and they had us on the who had three points each. The Norton Lady Jays bas- by Russell in the third quarter,ropes often. Our shooting was Coach’s Comments ketball hosted Russell on Fri- this time 10-6. Hauser made one better in the second half and we “Norton’s JV Lady Jays had day, December 18 for their fi rstthree-pointer, David made one need to be better shooters in up- a great fi rst home game defeat- home game of the season. In a fi eld goal, and Ruder made onecoming games.” ing the Russell junior varsity hard-fought battle, the Lady of two attempted free throws. JV 47-7. We executed the offense Jays were able to squeeze a de-Going into the fourth quarter In the junior varsity game, well tonight. The girls worked feat over the Broncos with awith fi - a three-point defi cit, the Norton’s girls were able to eas- hard on fundamentals this week nal score of 40-37. Lady Jays were determined to ily defeat Russell with a fi nal and were able to carry it over Norton’s girls opened strong regain their original lead. Nor- score of 47-7. to the game. Defense had a few in the fi rst quarter, outscor- ton was able to outscore Russell The Lady Jays started strong, breakdowns, but they adjusted ing Russell 12-6. Tessa Hauser 14-8, leading by three at the fi - outscoring Russell 17-3, led in well and made it diffi cult for led the team in scoring, mak- nal buzzer and securing another points by Janessa Ruder with the Broncos to shoot. I’m very ing two fi eld goals and two ofvictory. Hauser had six points, 12. They continued to increase pleased with their effort at both two attempted free throws for making three fi eld goals. David their lead in the second quarter, ends of the court,” said coach six points. Janessa Ruder sank had four with two fi eld goals, scoring eight to the Broncos’ Joan Bolt. one three pointer and Addison and Jones and Cara Cox each two. The Lady Jays were led by Brooks made one fi eld goal. made one fi eld goal for twoLauryn Harding, who had six Courtney Jones sank one of two apiece. points. In the third quarter, Nor- attempted free throws for one Coach’s Comments ton scored six points and held The Lady Jays’ Janessa Ruder point. Head coach George Rossi the Broncos to their fi nal twostretches for a rebound after The Broncos began to come said, “This was a hard win for points of the game. The Lady a missed shot by Russell in us tonight. I am glad we have back in the second quarter, Jays were led in the third quar-their game last Friday. Nor- scoring 13 points to the Lady some time off because we are ter by Olivia Miller, who had ton’s girls squeaked a win Jays’ eight. Leading again was pretty beat up right now. The three points. The fourth quarter Hauser, making two fi eld goals girls did a better job of taking was big for Norton, with their over the Broncos with a fi nal for four. Avery Porter made one care of the ball tonight, but we offense putting up 16 points and score of 40-37. fi eld goal for two, and Jones and are still working poor decisions their defense holding Russell to –Telegram photo by Scott Sarah David each made one of and not being confi dent with the zero. The team was led in scor- Sansom Bluejay wrestling team competes in Cambridge tourney

By: SCOTT SANSOM 5-4. He fell to wrestlers from wrestlers from Arapahoe and a best two of three competition 132 pounds, placing fi rst andlast week. Even in losses we can [email protected] Brady and Loomis/Bertrand by Franklin by fall. Brown’s place with a wrestler from Harvard, earning two team points. Izza- see positive things happening. On Saturday, December 19, fall. Sumner scored six team is unknown. with Todd defeating her op- relli faced a wrestler from At- Jefferson Otter had the biggest Norton’s wrestling team trav- points and his place is unknown. Girls ponent by fall twice, allowing wood, defeating her in two, by upset of the tournament by tak- eled to Cambridge, Neb. to Colby Menagh wrestled at At 115 pounds, Sabrina Todd her to forego the possible third decisions of 9-3 and 8-4. ing out a state medalist from compete in this year’s Fran 138 pounds. He fell to a wres- took fi rst and scored six team round. Gracie Temmel wrestled at Atwood in the second round. Jorgensen invitational tourna- tler from Southwest by fall and points for Norton. She wrestled Hailey Izzarelli wrestled at 170 pounds for Norton, win- However, he lost to the same kid ment. As a team Norton took a wrestler from Atwood by a ning by fall over Tia Paxton of for the third time of the season third place overall, scoring 122 decision of 12-9. His place is Norton and falling to a wrestler in the third-place match. Kolton points. They were defeated by unknown. from Axtell by fall. Temmel Field was voted the varsity boys Atwood, who placed fi rst with At 145 pounds, Logan Pfan- placed second and scored four wrestler of the week by running 140 points and Southwest, who nenstiel wrestled for Norton and team points. through the 126-pound weight placed second with 128. Also in defeated a wrestler from Har- Also at 170 pounds for Norton class. He topped off the cham- the top fi ve teams were Atwood, vard by fall. He was defeated was Tia Paxton. Paxton fell to a pionship match with a 13-2 who placed fourth with 103 by wrestlers from Atwood and wrestler from Axtell and Gracie major decision over a two-time points and Oberlin, who placed Cambridge by fall. He earned Temmel of Norton by fall, plac- Nebraska State Medalist. Hailey fi fth with 95 points. four team points and his place is ing third individually. Izzarelli was voted the girls var- Boys unknown. Coach’s Comments sity wrestler of the week after At 120 pounds, Darius Shields Garrett Urban wrestled at 152 “We are showing good prog- her 1st place fi nish,” said head took fi rst overall with a 4-0 re- pounds. He placed third individ- ress each time we compete. I coach Bill Johnson. cord for the day. He defeated ually and scored 14 team points. felt our kids battled better than wrestlers from Franklin and Urban defeated a wrestler from Arapahoe by fall and wrestlers Atwood by sudden victory, a from Oberlin and Elm Creek by wrestler from Cambridge by decision (8-2 and 5-1). Shields fall, and a wrestler from Elm earned 24 team points and his Creek by a decision of 6-4. Ur- overall record is 6-0. ban fell to the eventual cham- Heath Simmons wrestled for pion at 152 from Southwest by Norton at 120 pounds as well. a major decision of 9-0. Simmons received a bye in At 160 pounds, Riley Goss round one. He was defeated by wrestled for Norton. Goss de- a wrestler from Oberlin by fall feated a wrestler from Elm and a wrestler from SC Nebras- Creek by fall and fell to wres- ka by a decision of 11-6. tlers from Atwood and Alma by Kolton Field wrestled at 126 fall. He scored four team points pounds. He defeated wrestlers and his place is unknown. from Minden and Alma by fall Jefferson Otter wrestled at and a wrestler from Elm Creek 195 pounds for the Bluejays and by a major decision of 13-2. placed fourth overall, scoring This placed Field fi rst individu-11 team points. He defeated one ally and earned the team 23 wrestler by fall and two by deci- points. sion (6-4 and 3-0). Otter fell to Also at 126 pounds was De- two wrestlers by fall. rian Musquiz. He was defeated Gavin Sproul wrestled at 220 by wrestlers from Alma and pounds, placing fi rst individu- Minden by fall and his place is ally and scoring 24 team points. unknown. Sproul defeated two wrestlers Norton’s Darius Shields lifts his opponent in preparation Clayton Sumner wrestled at from Atwood and one from for a takedown during one of his matches in Cambridge 132 pounds. Sumner defeated Franklin by fall to send his sea- last Saturday. Shields was undefeated for the day, earning wrestlers from Elm Creek and son record to 6-0. him fi rst place at 120 pounds and taking his season record Overton by fall and a wrestler Alex Brown wrestled at 285 to 6-0. –Telegram photo by Scott Sansom from Overton by a decision of pounds for Norton. He fell to Celebrating all of the amazing athletes and coaches of Norton County! Wednesday, December 23, 2020 THE NORTON TELEGRAM Page 11

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