@HoltonRecorder SALUTE THE HOLTON HOLTON, KANSAS Follow us Hometown of on twitter! Dixie Mannell Holton Recorder subscriber for 56 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 147 years Volume 148, Issue 1 HOLTON, KANSAS • Monday, January 5, 2015 10 Pages $1.00 Second Saturday to feature jazz By Ali Holcomb festivals. She has appeared six The Holton Square will be times on American Public Media’s ‘jumpin’ this Saturday with a perfor- “A Prairie Home Companion.” mance by blues and jazz musician Her latest CD, “Gravity Loves Kelley Hunt. Hunt’s performance at You,” has won praises from many Complete Chiropractic Care Event critics. Center is part of the Holton/Jackson “Kelley Hunt delivers the goods County Chamber of Commerce’s with a voice that grafts passionate upcoming “Second Saturday” pro- blues to scorching soul – instantly motion, set for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in endearing her to all within ear- downtown Holton. shot, as her band surrounds her in The theme for this month’s “Sec- a greasy funk that completed the ond Saturday” promotion is “The package and brings you back for January Jump” and will also include more. ‘Gravity Loves You’ contin- shopping specials at several down- ues this tasty tradition and ups the town stores, as well as a volunteer ante once again,” according to Eric fair for residents looking for ways Thom of “Blue Revue.” to serve their community in 2015. Businesses around the Holton Kansas City-based musician Kel- Square will be open from 4 p.m. to ley Hunt will cap off the monthly 7 p.m. that evening including JM promotion will a concert from 8 Sewing Center, Penny’s, Sarah’s p.m. to 10 p.m. at Complete Chi- Enchanted Cottage, Koger Variety, ropractic on the east side of the The Hotspot, The Gossip, Uptown Square. Tickets are $20 and will be Treasures, Bandita’s Western Barn, sold at the door. A cash bar will also Complete Chiropractic Care Center, be available. expressions, Quilting on the Square, The singer-songwriter has re- Heart to Home and Famertown An- leased five albums, with her sixth tiques, which is located on U.S. to be completed in May. She has Highway 75 next to Trails Café. performed more than 1,500 times in North America and at international Continued to Page 10 Jhett’s Pizza owner Luke Deeter spent part of this morning shoveling what was left of Saturday night’s snow from the sidewalk in front of his pizzeria on Holton’s Town Square. The weekend snowstorm brought little more than an inch of precipitation to the Holton area along with bitterly cold temperatures, the latter of which is expected to stick around for the rest of this week. See the weather Three new state laws forecast on Page 2 of today’s Holton Recorder for more information. Photo by Brian Sanders took effect on Jan. 1 Year In Review: September through December By Ali Holcomb to 20 cents. For a $100,000 house, Three new state laws took effect the fee would be $200. A number of hot topics made their Kansas Highway 16 were recently meeting on Aug. 9. Animal Hospital in Holton, to shel- Jan. 1, 2015 - one phases out the In 2016, the rate will be 15 cents way to The Holton Recorder’s front demolished, but through the ef- Two men charged in the recent ter stray dogs dropped off at the state’s mortgage registration fee, for each $100 owned, 10 cents in pages in the last third of the year. forts of the local Meadowlark death of a Topeka police officer, clinic by any Jackson County resi- another removes a special vehicle 2017, five cents in 2018 and then Some of those are featured below. Extension District office and area Ross Lane and Randy Ridens Jr., dent. County commissioners signed category for electric vehicles and eliminated altogether beginning in 4-H families, wood from the live- had lived in Holton and served time a contract late this month to pay the third standardizes business fil- 2019. n September stock barns has been refashioned in the Jackson County Jail this past Banner Creek Animal Hospital $600 ings. While the mortgage registration The proposed 2015 county bud- into memorial plaques that have year. Lane was charged with capital a month to house and adopt out stray HB 2643 fee decreases, the cost to file pa- get has been approved and includes been decorated with other parts of murder of a law enforcement officer dogs in the county. The state’s mortgage registration perwork with the register of deeds a.795-mill increase to 73.664 mills the barns, or with horseshoes or in the Sept. 7 shooting death of To- Two Jackson County postmasters fee is being phased out in the next office will increase. for 2015. Included in the proposed older fair ribbons. peka police officer Jason Harwood; have announced their upcoming re- five years, and, as of Jan. 1, a new Beginning this year, the cost for budget is a five percent raise for all An old gasoline service station in Ridens was charged with helping tirement. Elaine Stephenson, Soldier increased per-page fee is being recording the first page of a deed, county employees. The last raise Whiting is now listed on the Kansas Lane escape. Meanwhile, the Holton postmaster, said she would retire implemented for all filings with mortgage or other instruments of for full-time employees was ap- Register of Historic Places because City Commission approved a policy after 29 years with the U.S. Postal register of deeds offices across the writing will increase from $8 to proved in January 2014 and was $50 of its unique architectural style and sending police officers to nearby fu- Service at the end of this month. state. $12. Each additional page will cost a month. The year before, in 2013, the commercial impact it had in nerals of slain officers such as Har- Farrell Holthaus, Hoyt postmas- House Bill 2643 was signed by $8, which is up from $4 charged in the commissioners approved a $100 the small community located in the wood. ter, announced his retirement after Gov. Sam Brownback in 2014 to 2014. To record a town plat, a $23 raise per month for full-time em- northeast corner of Jackson County. Stray dogs in Jackson County will 32 years with the Postal Service at eliminate the state’s 89-year-old fee is being charged for each page, ployees, which was their first pay Members of the Kansas Historic have a new temporary home while about the same time as the Hoyt Post mortgage registration fee. up from $20 per page. Additional raise in four years. Sites Board of Review approved the they wait to be adopted. Jackson Office announced it was cutting its Previously, 26 cents for each fees are also increasing. The livestock barns at the old nomination of the service station, County has entered into an agree- customer service window hours. $100 owned on a mortgage was Jackson County Fairgrounds at the located at 204 Whiting St., for the ment with Dan Degenhardt, owner collected. In 2015, that fee reduces Continued to Page 10 intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and state historic registry during their and veterinarian at Banner Creek Continued to Page 8 School funding ruled “inadequate” A district court panel has ruled aid per pupil is $3,852. In 1992, and implementing education policy that Kansas isn’t spending enough when the base state aid per pupil sys- reforms is critical not only to getting money on its public schools to pro- tem was created, the state allocated more money into our classrooms but vide a suitable education for every school district’s $3,600 per pupil. also improving student achievement. child. In their 116-page ruling, the judges I will be working with legislative The ruling was made last Tuesday said that the state’s current financing leadership to address the best path by a three-member judicial panel of system for public education isn’t forward,” Brownback said. the Shawnee County District Court. “reasonably calculated.” The judges Kansas is currently facing a pre- The panel didn’t set a specific fig- were also critical of lawmakers for dicted $279 million budget shortfall ure for what is “adequate” but said shifting the school funding burden by July, with an additional $436 mil- the evidence suggests it should be from the state to the local level. lion shortfall to close by July 2016. at least $548 million more a year, or The judges ruled that, at the mini- In March, the Supreme Court unan- $4,654 per student in base aid — and mum, the state’s base state aid per imously ordered the state to allocate possibly much higher. pupil should be about $4,654. $130 million into school funding to The state is expected to appeal the Gov. Sam Brownback said he is fix an unconstitutional inequality of Shawnee County District Court pan- still “digesting the full implication” resources for poorer school districts el’s decision to the Kansas Supreme of the ruling. as part of the Gannon lawsuit. Court. “I continue to believe that restruc- In Kansas, the current base state turing the school funding formula Continued to Page 10 Christmas display damaged by shotgun By Brian Sanders more than 50 wood-crafted and lighted plays. Damage was estimated at be- The proprietors of a Christmas light displays that stretch for one-eighth of tween $200 and $500, according to the display near Larkinburg have expressed a mile, fell victim to an act of criminal report. their disappointment that someone vandalism sometime on Sunday, Dec. However, with the exception of a would “shoot up” the display that has 28, two days after the display closed for “vintage Santa” display, the damage been providing area residents with holi- the year. was not so extensive that Debbie, a day joy for more than a decade. A report from the Jackson County woodworker, could not repair it. Motorists driving north into Holton along U.S. Highway 75 are being asked to slow down But they’re also expressing their resil- Sheriff’s Office said four 12-gauge sooner on their approach to the city, according to signage recently placed along the high- ience in repairing the damage and vow- shotgun rounds were fired at the dis- Continued to Page 10 way by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Until recently, the speed limit along ing to come back next Christmas with a northbound U.S. 75 coming into Holton went from 70 to 45 miles per hour, but new signage “bigger and better” display — and their lowers the speed limit to 55 miles per hour about half a mile farther south of the city; the gratitude to the public for the support re­ TUESDAY’S FORECAST speed limit on the way south out of town currently remains unchanged. The speed limit re- ceived in light of the damage. duction has been placed in anticipation of the upcoming placement of a traffic signal at the Debbie and Roy Calhoun said their PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES, HIGH OF 25 intersection of U.S. 75 and Banner Road, it was reported. Photo by Brian Sanders Christmas light display, comprising Look for the complete forecast on page 2.

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THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015, PAGE 2 DISTRICT COURT NEWS Traffic known as Fritz, and Jason M. Fritz, law enforcement-obstruction of of­ voked, transportation of liquor in an Jessica L. Blum, speeding, $195. seeking judgment of $306.52 plus in­ ficial duty; sentenced to one year in open container. Lacy E. Hug, speeding, $189. terest and court costs. jail, suspended; placed on 12 months State of Kansas vs. Tanya L. Wil­ Trevor Keling, securing loads on Community HealthCare System probation and assessed court costs. liams, Topeka, possession of meth­ vehicles, $208. Inc. vs. Michael D. Wingender and State of Kansas vs. Seth A. Sala­ amphetamine, possession of marijua­ Clifford M. Miller, license to be Jennifer Wingender, seeking judg­ zar, Holton, disorderly conduct; sen­ na, possession of drug paraphernalia, carried and exhibited upon demand, ment of $354.20 plus interest and tenced to 30 days in jail, sus­pended; no proof of insurance,­ registration $308. court costs. placed on 12 months pro­bation and violation. Gregory L. Moore, registration Community HealthCare System assessed court costs. violation, $158. Inc. vs. Carol I. Buehler and Dar­ Filed Alden J. Needham, speeding, old J. Buehler, seeking judgment of State of Kansas vs. Deborah J. Domestic $201. $451.42 plus interest and court costs. Feist, Lawrence, battery. Dispositions Simone A. Noriega, purchase/con­­ State of Kansas vs. Patrick J. Mc­ In the matter of the marriage of sumption of alcoholic liquor/cereal Gee, Holton, battery, criminal dam­ Shannon P. Sawyer and Rhonda L. malt beverage by a minor, diversion. Criminal age to property. Sawyer, sought divorce; granted. Shawn Quoetone, no seat belt, Dispositions State of Kansas vs. Wade L. Wil­ Filed $10. State of Kansas vs. Mandy L. Clag­ son, Topeka, criminal trespass. State of Kansas, Department for Jessica P. Smith, transporting an ett, Hoyt, disorderly conduct; sen­ State of Kansas vs. Rodney D. Children and Families vs. Joseph W. open container, diversion. tenced to 30 days in jail, sus­pended; Holt, Holton, possession of meth­ Thomasson-Brown, seeking support Raeven R. Wishteyah, purchase/­ placed on 12 months pro­bation and amphetamine, fleeing or attempting judgment. consumption of alcoholic liquor/ce­ assessed court costs. to elude a police officer, possession State of Kansas, Department for real malt beverage by a minor, diver­ State of Kansas vs. Harlie M. of drug paraphernalia, driving while Children and Families vs. Jaime L. sion. Creamer, Holton, interference with license cancelled, suspended or re­ Garrison, seeking support judgment.­ Civil Filed In the matter of Bandita’s Nutrition­ Nemaha County Barn L.L.C., seeking appointment­ of receiver. The following reports were re­ war­rant on charges of aggravated as­ Community Hospital by Sabetha Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. vs. leased by the Nemaha County Sher­ sault and domestic battery. Nichols EMS. More than $1,000 in damage Rose Jennings, John Doe and Mary iff’s Department in recent days. was released later that day on $6,500 was estimated. Doe (real names unknown) and un­ Arrests surety bond with court set for 10 n Brandon W. Frye, 34, Oneida known spouse of Rose M. Jennings, n Michael Vogel was released a.m. on Jan. 22. was driving a 1992 Ford pickup east seeking judgment of $64,372.93 plus Dec. 8 on $500 OR bond with court n William Vogel was transferred on 120th Road about 3/10 mile east interest, court costs and foreclosure set for 4 p.m. on Dec. 18. to the custody of the Kansas De­ of U Road at about 7:10 a.m. on Dec. of mortgage. n Martel L. Lewis, 24, Seneca, partment of Corrections on Dec. 29. 11 when Frye swerved his vehicle to was booked into Nemaha County Incidents miss a dog, lost control and struck Jail on Dec. 9 on a charge of proba­ n Sometime between Dec. 8 and a bridge rail. More than $1,000 in Limited Civil tion violation. Lewis remains in cus­ 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, an unknown damage was estimated. Filed tody. person took an 18-foot car trailer n At about 11:10 a.m. on Dec. Meritrust Credit Union vs. Su­ n Jennifer L. Lake, 29, Seneca, from the 400 block of Railroad Street 11, Marilyn D. Wiegand, 45, Se­ san F. Blacketer, seeking judgment was arrested on Dec. 11 by Seneca in Centralia. Loss was estimated­ at neca, was driving a 2005 Chrysler of $8,067.67 plus interest and court police on a charge of driving while li­ approximately $2,000. Town and Country south on Q Road costs. cense cancelled/suspend­ ed/re­ ­voked. n Between Dec. 15 and Dec. a quarter-mile north of 184th Road Community HealthCare Sys­ Lake was released later that day on 18, an unknown person or persons when the vehicle struck a donkey in tem Inc. vs. Leeanna D. Acker and $1,500 surety bond with court set for forced entry into a residence at 367 the roadway. More than $1,000 in Rodney Acker, seeking judgment 9 a.m. on Jan. 28. 64th Road, Centralia, and removed damage was estimated. of $8,987.41 plus interest and court n Melissa A. Barg, 35, Pawnee food items. Loss was estimated at n Shayla Rosine, 21, Centralia, costs. City, Neb., was arrested Dec. 12 approximately $105. was driving a 1997 Nissan Altima Community HealthCare System by sheriff’s officers on a charge of n At approximately 1 p.m. on north on E Road at about 6:35 a.m. Inc. vs. Jeremy Johnson, seeking driving under the influence of alco­ Dec. 24, an unknown person took on Dec. 13 when the Nissan struck judgment of $274.90 plus interest hol and/or drugs. Barg was released a 1996 Chevrolet pickup without a deer about a quarter-mile south of and court costs. Dec. 13 on $1,000 surety bond with permission from a residence at 2382 24th Road. Less than $1,000 in dam­ BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! Community HealthCare System court set for 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. Kansas Highway 63, Seneca. It was age was estimated. Inc. vs. Samantha I. Donaldson, seek­ n Joshua E. Rookstool, 27, Cen­ recovered at approximately 5:30 n At about 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 13, You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! ing judgment of $401.50 plus interest tralia, was arrested Dec. 13 by Kan­ p.m. on the same date, aban­doned Jerry L. Bailey, 63, Fairview, was and court costs. sas Department of Wildlife and Parks in the parking lot of the AC Church driving a 2008 Volvo semitrailer Community HealthCare System officers on a charge of felon in pos­ in Sabetha. The vehicle was undam­ south on W Road when he mis­judged Call Allen, Shannon, Marlo or David Inc. vs. Lavena M. Morfitt, also session of a firearm. Rookstool­ was aged and returned to the owner. a stop sign at U.S. Highway 36 due at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 released Dec. 15 on $5,000 surety Accidents to fog and the Volvo crossed the bond with court set for 10 a.m. on n At about 7:25 a.m. on Dec. 10, highway, striking a 2011 Chevrolet and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! Dec. 23. Christian M. Tollefson, 17, Hia­ Suburban driven east on U.S. 36 by Holton police n Marcel A. Lewis, 26, Bern, was watha, was driving a 2001 Ford Peter Rosa, 48, Hiawatha. More than arrested Dec. 16 by sheriff’s officers Ranger west on 216th Road just east $1,000 in damage was estimated. on a Nemaha County fail­ure to ap­ of S Road when the Ranger left the n Justin R. Mars, 20, Vermil­lion, note arrests pear warrant. Lewis was released on roadway, overcorrected and rolled was driving a 2001 Chevrolet pick­ CITY OF HOLTON - NOTICE $601 OR bond with court set for at into the north ditch. Tollef­son was up east on 24th Road at about 2:50 The City of Holton will pick up discarded Christmas trees in recent days 11 a.m. on March 13. ejected from the vehicle, and he a.m. on Dec. 14 when Mars’ vehicle n Calvin D. Kernell, 51, Sabe­ and a passenger, Andrew Tollefson, without ornaments or tinsel from The following arrests were re­ tha, was arrested Dec. 17 by Sabe­tha 5, Hiawatha, were taken to Sabetha Continued to Page 5 ported by the Holton Police De­ police on a Nemaha County warrant Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. partment in recent days. on a charge of criminal threat. Bond Please have your tree out to the curb or street edge n Sharity Kranz, 29, Holton, was was set at $5,000, and Kernell re­ arrested Dec. 13 on charges of speed­ mains in custody. by 7:00 a.m. on these days. ing, failure to maintain a sin­gle lane, n Dagan K. Solberg, 19, Seneca, Only Christmas trees will be picked up. obstructed tag and driving under the was arrested Dec. 18 by sheriff’s of­ influence of alcohol and/or drugs. ficers on a Nemaha County failure­ to No brush, leaves or trash will be picked up at this time. n Michael Watkins, 28, Holton, appear warrant. Solberg was released was arrested Dec. 17 on a charge of later that day on an OR bond with violating a protective order. court set for 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. n Racheal Dudoit, 24, Holton, n Harvey G. Webster Jr., 22, Sa­ was arrested Dec. 17 on charges of betha, was arrested Dec. 20 by sher­ domestic battery and endangering a iff’s officers on a Nemaha County Shane M. Jones child. warrant on charges of for­gery and n Nicholas Bryant, age not listed, possession of stolen property.­ Web­ COUNSELING Holton, was arrested Dec. 18 on ster was released Dec. 24 on $6,000 charges of illegal registration, driv­ OR bond with court set for 9:30 a.m. ing while license can­celled/ sus­ on Jan. 5. YOU CAN TRUST pended /revoked and possession­ of a n Joann B. 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MEMORIES NEWS BRIEFS Accidents investigated Compiled from the Holton Recorder archives The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of- Lake’s 2006 Chevrolet sustained by Kendra McClain fice has reported the following acci- damage to its front bumper and all dents: along its left side that was listed at 5 Years Ago sion of U.S. 75 to four lanes is part n At 6:53 a.m. on Dec. 5, Steven more than $1,000. It was towed from of the Kansas Comprehensive High- Simpson, 35, Denison, was traveling the scene. WeekMEMORIES of Jan. 4-10, 2010 th n way Program’s major modification south on W Road near 166 Road At 7:37 p.m. on Dec. 21, Joshua category. when he lost control of his vehicle Barger, 23, Hoyt, was traveling east Kallie Schumaker and Tami Shoe- NEWS Three area men were recently com- and it left the road and struck a fence on Seventh Street near Annetta Av- maker of The New York Hair Affair mended for the length of their em- owned by Gayle Stithem of rural enue in Hoyt when, according to the inMEMORIES Holton opened for business on ployment at Goodyear Tire and Rub- Hoyt. Simpson’s 2000 Chevrolet sus- accident report, Barger fell asleep and Monday, Jan. 4 on the west side of ber Company in Topeka. December tained damage to its hood, front right then awakened just before his vehicle the Square. service anniversaries included Allan BRIEFS quarter panel and right side that was struck a parked vehicle. Preliminary plans for a storm wa- L. Simmons of Soldier and Melvin listed at more than $1,000. Barger’s 2000 GMC sustained ter retention cell project spearheaded F. Smith of Hoyt, both 10 years, and n At 8:26 a.m. on Dec. 6, Stephen damage to its front bumper and hood by Holton residents received the Terry L. Meyer of Soldier, 15 years. Albright, 30, Mayetta, was driving that was listed at more than $1,000. HoltonMEMORIES City Commission’s approval Several Jackson County football north on Landon Road near the coun- The parked vehicle, a 2008 Ford, was during a special meeting held Mon- players have been honored by “Kan- ty line between Jackson and Shawnee owned by P1 Group Inc. of Lawrence. day, Dec. 28. sas Sports” magazine in the Janu- counties when he allegedly fell asleep It sustained damage to its front left New City of Holton utility poles ary 1990 issue, it has been reported. at the intersection at T Road. The ve- quarter panel that was listed at more are standing tall on 246th Road and NEWS BRIEFS Honorees include Matt Hundley, hicle left the road and struck a corner than $1,000. other locations outside the city. The Ryan Coyle, Darren Shupe and Matt fence post. n At 5:32 p.m. on Dec. 24, Mary old poles, damaged in the December Albright’s 2014 Honda sustained Bowser, 55, Holton, was traveling Wheeler, Jackson Heights, and Jason nd 2007 ice storm, are being replaced Stavropoulos,MEMORIES Brian Meerpohl and damage to its front bumper and hood south on Q4 Road near 262 Road and given to anyone interested in ob- Bill Utz, Holton. that was listed at more than $1,000. It when her vehicle struck a deer in the taining one. was towed from the scene. road. Bowser’s 1999 Dodge sustained While residents of Merry Manor n Jackson County Commissioners Nursing Home in Holton prepared At 6:43 a.m. on Dec. 10, Shelly damage to its front bumper and hood Roger Coverdale, Roy Hallauer and Simon, 46, Topeka, was traveling that was listed at more than $1,000. to celebrate the new year on Tuesday NEWS BRIEFS th Larry Fenske recently accepted the afternoon, Jan. 2, one of its residents, north on U.S. Highway 75 near 198 Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative MEMORIES Road when her vehicle struck a deer Martha Ann Peasley, prepared to cel- th in the road. Simon’s 2011 Mazda sus- for Counties award, which honored ebrate her 100 birthday. Peasley did George Cochren (right), a resident at Medicalodges Jackson Jackson County for having the sec- not have any children of her own, but tained damage to its front bumper and County, recently received a Christmas basket and a “thank you front right quarter panel that was list- THANK YOU ond best loss ratio in its premium size. she was very close with her nieces for your service to our country” from Gary Sawyer of Holton VFW Valerie Olberding, RN at Jack- ed at more than $1,000. It was towed and nephew. Her oldest sister, Stella Post 1367’s Men’s Auxiliary. Members of the auxiliary recently from the scene. A great big thank you son Heights, is a recipient of a $987 McKinsey, had three children, Mary delivered baskets of fruit and snacks to local veterans at their n Healthy Habits for Life grant from the MEMORIES A 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 11, Brandi to each and every one Starr, Bessie Swain and Vern McK- homesNEWS and at area assisted living BRIEFS facilities, it was reported. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kan- Davis, 40, Horton, was traveling south insey. Submitted photo th that made my birthday sas Foundation, it has been reported. on U.S. 75 near 278 Road when her Olberding is one of 57 school nurs- vehicle struck a deer in the road. Da- a celebration. es or program administrators from 50 Years Ago vis’ 2003 Dodge sustained damage to I appreciate all the cards, across the state who received grants its front bumper and hood that was Week of Jan. 4-10, 1965 listed at more than $1,000. the special “80th” to promote healthy lifestyle choices n to their school-aged children. At 5:02 p.m. on Dec. 18, Frida birthday postcards, A greeting card from President NEWS BRIEFS Kiefaber, 46, Soldier, was travel- and Mrs. Johnson and greetings ing east on Kansas Highway 16 near the personal good n n 10 Years Ago from governor-elect Wm. Avery The Hoyt Senior Citizens will Hours at the JCMA New Hope J Road when she lost control of her wishes, phone calls, were among the high spots of the meet at noon Monday, Jan. 12 in Center Food Pantry, located at Fifth vehicle and it entered a ditch on the Week of Jan. 4-10, 2005 nd 92 birthday of twins Arrena Fergu- the Hoyt Community Building for Street and Wisconsin Avenue in the south side of the road. Kiefaber’s 2010 and the earlier get-well Lincoln sustained damage to its front During next week’s meeting, the son and Arrilda Perry of Holton on a ham-and-beans, cornbread and Holton First Christian Church base- cards and wishes. Wednesday, Dec. 30. The twins said potluck lunch. Brenda Baker will ment, are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on bumper and rear left quarter panel that Jackson County Commission will was listed at more than $1,000. A special thank you goes conduct a number of annual reorgani- that the White House greeting was entertain the group after lunch. Tuesdays and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. printed in gold. nNEWS The St. Cecilia Music Club will BRIEFS on Thursdays. For more informa­tion n At 8:25 a.m. on Dec. 19, Brian to my wonderful “5” girls zation duties. One thing among them The Toggery in Holton held a meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 call 362-7021. Lake, 36, Mayetta, was traveling west that has not been done in decades is th January clearance sale that featured at the home of Mendy Armstrong. n Quote of the day: “Gentleness on 158 Road near T Road when his that arranged the redrawing commission district lines vehicle left the reportedly ice-covered to give each district a similar popula- boys’ sweaters for $4.16, men’s all There will be a salad supper (those is everywhere in daily life, a sign surprises. weather coats for $12.86, boys’ ivy with names ending in L-Z are asked that faith rules through ordinary road and went through a six-strand tion. barbed wire fence. The fence was Jack Beightel “Miss Muzzie” is one lucky dog. slacks for $2.86 and men’s suits for to bring salads) and a gift exchange. things: through cooking and small $46.46. n The Beck-Bookman Library talk, through storytelling, making owned by Darrel Chance of rural She survived a Thursday afternoon, Mayetta. Jan. 6, fall through thin ice on a small It was not a Happy New Year at Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. love, fishing, tending animals and pond at the home of her owners, Lee the Holton Community Sale barn Thursday, Jan. 8 to discuss “The sweet corn and flowers, through and Connie Stewart or rural Hoyt, where cattle were stolen the night Ghost Map” by Steven Johnson. sports, music and books, raising kids then fought for about two hours to of Jan. 1. Cattle thieves made away Orin and Lenora Marshall will lead — all the places where the gravy stay alive before she was pulled out. with 22 head of mixed yearlings, it discussion, and Sharon Beaman will soaks in and grace shines through. Had it not been for the efforts of was reported. provide a “classic moment.” The Even in a time of elephantine van- Hoyt’s volunteer fire department and The Big B Thriftway Food Mart in Marshalls and Esther Ideker will ity and greed, one never has to look a helpful neighbor, John Noller, she Holton sold a 10-pound bag of sugar provide refreshments. far to see the campfires of gentle for 98 cents, 10 grapefruits for 39 n The Holton Community Hos- people.” —Garrison Keillor would not have made it out of the n frozen pond alive. cents, four half-pound packages of pital Auxiliary will hold its next When submitting items for the Chicago Bears strength and condi- vegetables for $1 and pork roast for regularly scheduled meeting at noon News Briefs section, please submit 19 cents per pound. Tuesday, Jan. 6 in the physician’s them no sooner than three publica­ tioning coach Russ Riederer retired The Holton Recorder on Monday, Jan. 10, after 13 years Ivan R. Spiker, formerly of Sene- lounge at HCH. tions of for ca, has announced that he will open a n The Heart of Jackson Humane placement. Briefs listings are a free working with the team. Riederer The Recorder and his family will move back to his new retail store handling tractor and Society shelter is located at 414 E. service provided by as hometown of Holton. The Holton na- implement parts about the middle of Eighth St. in Holton and is open space allows.­ tive was named one of the top ath- January. The store will be located on from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday letes of the 20th century in northeast the east side of the Holton Square through Friday and from 1 p.m. to Kansas, it was reported. and will be dubbed Tractor and Im- 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more infor­ Holton senior Blake Raaf has been plement Parts. mation, call 364-5156. selected for the 2005 Kansas Shrine Kids’ Coloring Activity Bowl All-Star Football Game, it has been announced. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Eli Morris was the first baby born in 2005 at Holton Community Hos- pital. He was born at 7:22 p.m. on General Public Transportation January Wednesday, Jan. 5. His parents are Monday thru Friday • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lewis and Ginny Morris of Musco- tah. 25 Years Ago Week of Jan. 4-10, 1990 Winter Time Toll Plans to broaden U.S. Highway 75 Free Serving Jackson County Poem north from Topeka to Holton were First Come – First Serve by Mary Ryer announced Wednesday morning, 866-727-81 This project funded in part by the Jan. 3, in a press conference at the 1- 81 KDOT Public Transit Program. Statehouse in Topeka. The expan- Icy fingers, icy toes, Bright red cheeks and bright red nose. INVITATION TO BID Watch the snowflakes The Jerry & Lois Johannes Family is accepting sealed bids on the following Nemaha County real estate: as they fall, TRACT 1 - Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas, including the homestead (tract 6), Try so hard to count containing approximately 630 acres. While this section is currently pasture and hay meadow, much of it could easily be made them all. into tillable cropland. Build a snowman TRACTS 2-5 - represent Tract 1 broken into individual quarters: TRACT 2 (alternatively) - The SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas, less the way up high, homestead (tract 6), which consists of approximately 148 acres. See if he can TRACT 3 (alternatively) - The NE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas which touch the sky. consists of approximately 158 acres. Snow forts, TRACT 4 (alternatively) - The NW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas which consists of approximately 157 acres. snowballs, TRACT 5 (alternatively) - The SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas which angels, too, consists of approximately 157 acres. In the snow, TRACT 6 (alternatively) - A 10 acre tract located in the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas featuring a 3-bedroom home built in 2004, with outbuildings and fencing for a feed lot. so white and new. TRACT 7 - A 75 acre tract of highly productive bottomland located in the South 1/2 of the SW 1/4, in Section 22, Township 5 Slip and slide and South, Range 12 East in Nemaha County, Kansas. skate so fast. You are invited to bid on any one or combination of the tracts listed. To view the property, specifically the home, please contact Galloway, Wiegers & Brinegar to schedule an appointment. An open house will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015, Wintertime is here from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at last. Bid sheets can be obtained by contacting Galloway, Wiegers & Brinegar or by visiting the website: Johannes Family Auction.com. Bids must be received by 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015. Seller reserves the right to accept any bid, reject all bids or invite certain bidders to a subsequent private auction. GALLOWAY, WIEGERS & BRINEGAR, P.A. Brought to you by these Sponsors: 520 Main Street ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1114 Broadway Sonic Drive-In Holton Family Health Center Seneca, KS 66538 P.O. Box 468 785-336-0021 Marysville, KS 66508 Drs. Rutherford & Peterson Holton Walmart [email protected] 785-562-2375 gwblaw.net Fax: 785-562-5348 holtonrecorder.net ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN, 5, 2015, PAGE 4 Welsh families Home fires most devastating, Red Cross says In 2014, the Red Cross in Kansas Cross launched a campaign this year to sleep. Disaster response teams to be explored helped more people affected by home to reduce the number of home fire served 6,781 meals and snacks and fires than all other disasters com- deaths and injuries by 25 percent distributed nearly 4,560 relief items. OPINION bined. Local volunteers responded at during the next five years. The orga- The Red Cross’ work is made pos- At one time, the Welsh com- nization is asking every household sible by the generosity of the Ameri- munity of northeast Brown all hours of the day with food, blan- kets and comfort to help more than in America to take two simple steps: can public. You can help people af- We have a good school County was quite prominent check their existing smoke alarms fected by disasters big and small by with surnames like that of Ev- 2,145 people with nowhere else to turn after home fires from Jan. 1 to and practice fire drills at home. making a gift to Red Cross Disaster funding formula in Kansas ans, Picton, Davies and Johns Since the campaign launched in Relief. dotting the landscape. Dec. 1, 2014. hawnee County District Court ruled recently that the State of Kan- The Red Cross also provided finan- October, the Red Cross‚ in part- Your gift enables the Red Cross S At 7 p.m. Jan. 15, members nership with fire departments and to prepare for, respond to and help sas is inadequately funding the state’s K-12 public schools. of the public are invited to a cial support to 657 households after home fires to help replace lost be- community groups nationwide‚ has people recover from disasters. You The court’s ruling reaffirmed what many Kansans, especially those free presentation by local his- already reached more than 29,000 can donate by visiting redcross.org, in the education field, already believed. torian Hillis Bowen as he re- longings and begin the long road to recovery. Nationally, the Red Cross people by installing 17,000 smoke calling 1-800-RED CROSS or tex- In the lawsuit known as the Gannon case, the district court’s ruling calls those Brown County days alarms. These efforts have already ting the word REDCROSS to 90999 in the 19th and 20th centuries. responds to a disaster in the commu- said the state cannot, and should not, rely on local option taxation to nity every eight minutes and the vast saved five lives nationwide. In Kan- to make a $10 donation. Your dona- ensure that all Kansas children are receiving an adequate, fair and The presentation will be held sas, the Red Cross has reached 326 tion helps provide food, shelter and at the Brown County Genea- majority of these are home fires. equal education opportunity in the state. “While tornadoes, floods and hur- people by installing 155 smoke emotional support to those affected logical Society’s research cen- alarms. by disasters. Local option budgets allows individual school boards and voters ter at 116 S. Seventh St., across ricanes tend to dominate the head- the option to raise additional local tax funds to supplement a district’s lines, people often underestimate the Other Notable The American Red Cross shel- the street west from the Brown Disaster Responses ters, feeds and provides emotional regular general fund budget. Courthouse in Hiawatha. This frequency and devastation caused by Originally, local option budgets were allowed for individual dis- home fires, and that’s where the Red In addition to home fires, the Red support to victims of disasters; sup- presentation is not only just Cross responded to numerous other plies about 40 percent of the nation’s tricts to cover the costs of things above and beyond what the state about families but also about Cross comes in,” said Jill Orton, re- gion executive. “Our work doesn’t disasters this year, including the blood; teaches skills that save lives; would fund. Welsh stories and traditions. Baxter Springs tornado. provides international humanitarian The Kansas State Department of Education warned school districts end after the smoke clears, every day local volunteers are helping people Nearly 90 committed Red Cross aid; and supports military members from using LOB funds for salaries just in case local voters ever said to recover and get better prepared.” disaster responders answered the call and their families. The Red Cross no to the extra taxation. However, LOB funds are now routinely being Curbing Deaths and Injuries for help after the devastating tornado is a not-for-profit organization that used for salaries and many districts earlier received taxpayer approval NEK-CAP offering from Home Fires hit on April 28. Red Cross workers depends on volunteers and the gen- for continuous LOB taxation, although courts have now ruled that is parenting classes Because of the high number of opened one shelter where people erosity of the American public to not constitutional. home fires in this country, the Red who were displaced had a safe place perform its mission. Many school officials say it has become necessary to use LOB funds for salaries and other basic school needs because the state aid - base NEK-CAP, Inc. in Holton state aid per pupil to schools - has fallen from $4,400 per student in has announced that it will offer Outdoor winter activities for kids not always safest the 2009-10 school term to the current level of $3,852 per student. “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” classes starting in Janu- By Nancy C. Nelson drink, especially younger children. snow boots. Make sure they have The cuts to Kansas education started in 2009 as the United States Meadowlark Extension • Dress children in several layers. enough room to wiggle their toes. and Kansas economies suffered through the Great Recession. Some ary. This six-class session parent- District Agent This way if they get too warm, they • Avoid building tunnels or forts. federal education funds helped prop up the state education funds for a Family Life can take off a layer. These can collapse and cause suf- few years, but now have ceased. ing course, developed by the Love and Logic Institute, was Outdoor activities in the winter • To avoid frostbites, have children focation, especially if an adult is not Actions taken by the governor and the State Legislature since then designed to help parents find help kids stay active. Some common wear ear warmers and waterproof around. indicate a belief that LOB funding should count toward the state’s specific answers and actions and fun activities kids engage in mittens. Hats are also necessary since • Snowball fights can cause inju- constitutional duty to adequately fund all public schools. for some of those difficult mo- while playing outside may not be the most of the body’s heat can be lost ries if the snow is hard-packed or if “The LOB portion of the Kansas school finance formula is not so ments in child rearing. These safest ideas. To ensure the safety of through the head. Without wearing it contains a rock or other hard ob- sufficiently designed today, nor was it structurally originally intended, simple techniques are effective your children during winter months, proper clothing, a child may suffer jects. to stand as a fail-safe funding mechanism that would assure each and with all children, from toddlers the National Institute of Health rec- hypothermia, a condition in which • Supervise children at all times to teens. ommends the following: the body’s temperature falls below when ice skating or snowboarding. every K-12 student the education our Kansas constitution commands • Check on them regularly to make normal. Frostbites occur when the Enjoy the fun winter brings while and is designed to ensure,’’ the district court judges wrote. This six-class session will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on sure they are warm and dry. Allow skin or outer tissues become frozen. keeping your children safe. The district court ruling will likely be appealed to the Kansas Su- them to come inside for a warm • Have children wear waterproof preme Court. In the meantime, the Legislature (with the backing of Wednesdays, starting Jan. 21 and running through Feb. 25, the governor) may seek to overhaul the school funding formula in the at the NEK-CAP Office, 130 upcoming legislative session. S. Iowa St. in Holton. All six Sac & Fox Casino announces renovation proj- The state started messing with the school funding formula in 2008 sessions will be required for resume its normal 24 hours of opera- tionally acclaimed entertainers and when the recession hit, when it stopped making its full equalization Sac & Fox Casino has announced participants to receive the cer- that it is launching a renovation proj- tion in mid February. recording artists. payments to school districts in non-metroplitan areas of the state - tificate. ect on the interior of the property. The casino will remain open McClure said, “Exciting changes called the poorer districts. The Kansas Supreme Court ordered the This workshop is open to Work will be scheduled during the throughout the daytime and evening are in the air. The upcoming renova- state to restore that funding in 2014. all adults and teenage parents, overnight hours to minimize impact hours. Only late night players will be tions will support our brand, to be It seems to me that the place to start is for the state to fully fund the although no child care will be on the casino’s guests, it was report- affected. the cleanest and friendliest place to state aid formula that we already have. provided. Classes will be facil- ed. Bruce McClure, general manager, play.” Not so long ago, Kansas had a good K-12 education formula - and itated by family development Beginning Jan. 5, Sac & Fox will is optimistic about recent changes at Sac & Fox Casino is located on was proud to fully fund it. David Powls advocates Kori Anderson and be closed from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m., Sac & Fox Casino. In recent months, U.S. Highway 75 near Powhattan. Donna Wilhelm. Monday through Friday. This is a the casino has upped the ante with The casino has been serving players Seating is limited and pre- temporary change in business hours. a busy promotional schedule. In ad- in northeast Kansas since 1997. enrollment is needed in order Management expects the casino to dition, the casino has brought in na- to ensure that adequate enroll- Several students Letter: One in five Kansas ment exists to hold the sched- uled session. If the workshop benefiting from should be full, NEK-CAP will Buck’s Grove kids lives in poverty attempt to contact prospective ESU scholarships Dear editor, significant? participants in regard to the next By Betty Bernritter Jesus.” Becky, Brooklyn and Nate Today, one of five Kansas kids We hope to work with you on a available workshop session. If Dec. 28, 2014, the first Sunday af- Bauman sang a beautiful song, also. ter Christmas, found us worshiping John’s sermon was titled “Walk- More than $3.72 million in scholar- lives in poverty, and we know that story exploring the challenges our inadequate pre-enrollments are ship funds are helping more than 1,600 number is even higher among our communities face and the role this received, the workshop will be at Buck’s Grove Methodist Church. ing With God.” This was taken from Emporia State students from Kansas, youngest children. program might play in helping fami- cancelled for this location. Sandy Hefty played the prelude and Luke 2:21-40. We are all placed in 17 other states and 16 foreign coun- For the first time, 50 percent of lies who can’t afford the basics in Cost for this course is $10 for Faith Hefty lighted the altar candles. the right time and place to carry out tries realize their educational dreams Kansas schoolchildren are partici- life. the book, which is a require- John Hefty asked for announce- God’s work. We must remember who during the 2014-15 academic year. pating in free and reduced school The Summer Feeding Program ment of the course. ments and led in the call to worship we are, heirs and children of God. It Students from this area who received meals. When school is out for holi- Summit will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 For more information or to and opening prayers. is our job to talk to people about God scholarships are: days or during the summer, families p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Kansas pre-register by Jan. 19, contact As Sandy provided the music, the and let the Holy Spirit fill them that • Alex Lierz of Holton: Dr. S. Win- struggle. Leadership Center-Kansas Health Kori or Donna at 364-4055. congregation sang “It Came Upon they may come to church and learn ston Cram Memorial Scholarship; The Federal Summer Feeding Foundation conference center, 325 the Midnight Clear,” “Angels From more about Him. God is the same E.L. and Irene Hopkins Family Schol- Program, which provides money to E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita. the Realms of Glory,” “Good Chris- God that He has always been. We arship; and Virginia Butterfield Work Register by visiting https://www. tian Friends, Rejoice” and “Silent need to pray and be devoted to our Scholarship. host food sites during the summer • Joshua Ballenger of Wetmore: months, is available to all Kansas enrole.com/wichita/jsp/course.jsp?c Sen. Pyle Night, Holy Night.” God. ategoryId=10002&courseId=KHFS John read scripture from Isaiah Prayer: Faithful God, by whose ESU Hornet, Presidential, Foundation, families. Out of 105 Kansas coun- assignments Transfer Scholarship. ties, Jackson County ranks in the top FS 61:10-62:3 and Galatians 4:1-7. Spirit all people and places become Contacts are Denise Kahler, direc- Psalter reading was Psalms 148. holy, lead us by that Spirit today. We • Elizabeth Blevins of Mayetta: Hor- 10 for the least participation in the announced net, Foundation, Presidential, Transfer state. tor of communications and recogni- During the children’s message, John have come to celebrate a birth that asked, “Why do they call us Meth- offers us rebirth. Unite our hearts Scholarship. I’m writing for two reasons. tion programs with the Kansas State • Kayla Schneider of Effingham: First, the Kansas State Department Department of Education, (785) 296- Kansas Sen. Dennis Pyle (R- odist?” He explained that John Wes- and minds in a chorus of praise, that ley and his brother Charles formed the life of the church might be quick- Hornet, Foundation, Presidential, of Education is hosting a summit 4876, [email protected], and Blythe Hiawatha) has been assigned to Transfer Scholarship; and LeRoy J. Jan. 26 in Wichita to hear from com- Thomas, Kansas Health Foundation, two Senate committees for the a Holy Club where they could wor- ened and renewed and refocused. Schnittker and Kala Musick Biology munity leaders, non-profits, educa- (316) 491-8419, [email protected] 2015 session of the Kansas Leg- ship as well as study together. John May your faithful people become Scholarship. tors, faith-based organizations and The conference is free of charge islature, Senate President Susan taught them his methodical ways of a crown of beauty in your hands. • Cassidy Holt of Holton: Hornet, others across the state who may wish and lunch will be provided. For Wagle (R-Wichita) announced study and work, thus they came to be Amen. Foundation, Presidential, Transfer to host sites in communities. those individuals who live more than recently. called “Methodists.” Offertory ushers were Don Boling Scholarship; and McPherson Family The details below provide more in- 175 miles from Wichita, the Kansas Pyle will serve as chairman of The special was provided by Mar- and Wayne Rieschick. Worship ser- Scholarship. formation, and we hope you’ll share Health Foundation will provide one the Committee on Local Govern­ cus and Brooklyn Bauman (grand- vice ended with the song “Come Oh • Kyrstie Miller of Holton: Hornet, this with your community. We need night’s lodging on Jan. 25 at the Am- ment. The committee will meet children of LeRoy and Linda Ri- Lord.” Benediction: We are gifted to Foundation, Presidential, Transfer your voice, and anyone driving more bassador Hotel. on Mondays and Tuesdays at eschick) who sang “Happy Birthday become a blessing to others. Scholarship; and Memorial Union than 175 miles will be given a free Participants will be responsible for 9:30 a.m. Scholarship. night’s stay to lessen the hardship of any other hotel charges (i.e., room Pyle also will serve a s a mem- Tweets by The Holton Recorder prove popular • Tara Lierz of Holton: Hornet, Foun- service, etc.). Be sure to mention ber of the Committee on Educa- dation, Presidential, Transfer Scholar- traveling. During the week of Dec. 15 - 19, The Holton Recorder’s Twitter ac- ship; Mildred Fulhage Music Schol- Second, and most importantly, as a the Kansas Summer Meals Summit tion. The committee will meet when making your reservations. You at 1:30 p.m. Monday through count (@holtonrecorder) had 954 total views, five new followers and three arship; and Virginia Endly Memorial lead voice and steward in your com- retweets. Scholarship. munity, we would love to learn from will need to provide a credit card Friday unless otherwise noted. number in order to guarantee your For committee room assign- The two most popular tweets were posted Tuesday, Dec. 16, during the • Tiffani Williford of Hoyt: Mildred you why there is such little participa- Royal Valley High School girls basketball team victory against the Riverside Fulhage Music Scholarship. tion in this free program. reservation: (316) 239-7100. ments, please visit www.ksleg- Lindsey Spiess islature.org Cyclones. One of those posts was viewed 265 times and retweeted three • April Lemon of Holton: Richard L. What are the barriers in Jackson times. and Mary H. Stauffer Scholarship. County to raising the bar for every- Kansas Health Foundation • Jeffrey Heitzman of Holton: Rich- (316) 491-8487 A post on Dec. 18, which included a link to several new videos posted on one? Is it lack of awareness about The Holton Recorder website, www.holtonrecorder.net, was also viewed by ard W. and Inez K. Owen Scholar- the program, or is it something more many. THE HOLTON 11

RECORDER ______Member 2015 ______Serving the Jackson County community for 148 years Jackson County Residents - $42.50 (41¢ per issue) STAFF Elsewhere in Kansas - $49 (47¢ per issue) ESTABLISHED 1867 Editors and Publishers: David Out of State - $55.50 (53¢ per issue) Published semi-weekly at 109 West Fourth Street, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas and Connie Powls 66436. Periodical postage paid at Holton (Kan.) Post Office. phone: (785) 364-3141; Name ______toll free: (888) 364-3141; fax: (785) 364-3422; e-mail: [email protected] Advertising Sales: Shannon Schmille Address ______Postmaster: Send address changes to the Holton Recorder, P.O. Box 311, 109 West Marlo Lloyd and Allen Bowser Fourth Street, Holton, Kansas 66436. USPS 247-840 City Editor: Brian Sanders Zip Code ______Subscription rates: One year in Jackson County $42.50 (41¢ per issue); elsewhere County Editor: Ali Holcomb in Kansas $49 (47¢ per issue). Out-of-state, $55.50 (53¢ per issue). Prices include tax. Phone ______Sports Editor: Kelly Breckunitch Single copy, $1. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. For information E-Mail ______about online only subscriptions, go to holtonrecorder.net. Advertising Design: Leslie Paine Business Office: Kendra McClain Even when it upsets and overwhelms us, & Michael Powls truth above all. Pressman: Tom Robb THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015, PAGE 5 Nemaha County... Fernkopf Louise Irene Fernkopf, 90, of Redmon Continued from Page 2 Holton, passed away Friday, Jan. Donald Dean “Don” Redmon, veered left about half a mile west of 2, 2015, at Holton Community 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. B Road, going off the roadway and Hos­pital, where she had been for 3, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in striking a concrete barrier. More than less than a day. Due to her failing Topeka. $1,000 in damage was estimated. health, she had resided with her He was born June 30, 1931, at Mars and a passenger, Devin Rempe, daughters, Anna and Mary, for the Emmett, the son of Homer and 18, Onaga, were taken to an area hos­ Mary O’Connor Redmon. He grew pital by private vehicle. past year. n She was born March 24, 1924, up in the Emmett, Delia, Rossville At about 9:45 a.m. on Dec. 19, near Holton, the daughter of John and Silver Lake communities and Dillian R. Kaster, 20, Seneca, was M. and Hazel Ray Schlodder. graduated from Silver Lake High driving a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Louise attended the Hazel School. Don served in the United east on Kansas Highway 71 half a Grove Grade School. She was an States Army. mile east of M Road when the rear active member of the Parallel 4-H Mr. Redmon was a farmer and passenger tire broke off the Dodge. Club and Christian Endeavor of had been a salesman. He was a More than $1,000 in damage was es­ member of Jimmie Lillard Post timated. the Pleasant Grove United Breth­ n ren Church. She graduated from No. 31 of the American Legion Edna M. Perry, 72, Goff, was Wet­more Rural High School, re­ in Rossville and was a past Com­ driving a 2003 Ford Taurus west on ceiving a normal training teacher mander. He took pride in serving Kansas Highway 9 at about 10:30 certificate.­ She taught school at on the funeral detail team. p.m. on Dec. 19 when the Ford struck Pea Ridge and Circleville Elemen­ He was preceded in death by a deer in the road about a quarter-mile tary schools. McCulley his parents; brothers, Carl, John Squires Larkin east of V Road. More than $1,000 in Robert Derrell McCulley Sr., 89, and Lee Redmon; and sisters Charlene Minner Squires, 95, Willie J. “Bill” Larkin, 79, Deni­ damage was estimated. She volunteered as a primary n Sunday School teacher at the Holton, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 Margaret Ballard and Mary Ann Onaga, previously of Holton, died son, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, At about 10:50 p.m. on Dec. 25, Pleasant Grove United Brethren at Medicalodges Jackson County. Bryant. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at De­ at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Emily E. Strathman, 16, Wetmore,­ and Circleville United Methodist He was born May 15, 1925, in On May 21, 1950, he was unit­ seret Healthcare in Onaga. Center in Topeka. was driving a 2006 Buick south on churches for a total of 14 years. Passover, Mo., the son of James ed in marriage to Louise Martinek She was born Nov. 28, 1919, in He was born Aug. 29, 1935, in W Road just south of 184th Road She served as an officer and did Martin and Francis Gertrude He­ in Silver Lake. She survives of the Soldier, the daughter of Charlie and Delaware, Okla., the son of Theo­ when the Buick got too close to the volun­teer duties for the Recre­ drick McCulley. He graduated from home. Myrtle Bailey Minner. She gradu­ated dore and Lela Mae Pullum Larkin. edge of the roadway and she overcor­ ation Club and Senior Executives Corning High School in 1943. Other survivors include his son, from Soldier High School and later Mr. Larkin was a foreman for rected, and the vehicle went into the of Cir­cleville, the Jackson Heights Mr. McCulley owned and oper­ated Mike Redmon, Rossville; two attended Central Business College in Midwest Construction for 35 years, east ditch and overturned. More than Emporia Auto Machine Shop and daughters, Linda Esquivel and Kansas City. working all over Kansas. He and his $1,000 in damage was estimated. En­dowment Board, and the Jack­ n son County Historical Society. then owned and operated Wetmore Donna Porter, both of Topeka; Mrs. Squires worked as a book­ wife moved to Denison in 1975. Gary E. Kramer, 54, Seneca, Louise was a board member of Grocery Store. He later worked as a brothers, Ed and Lloyd Redmon, keeper in the County Engineer’s He married Mary F. Wall on June was driving a 1988 Chevrolet truck the Circleville Elementary School parts and service man­ager for Rob­ both of Topeka, and Theron, Gene Office at the Jackson County Court­ 7, 1955, in Sedan. She died Jan. 11, west on 120th Road at about 9:40 District for nine years, and mem­ ert’s Ford and as a car salesman for and Billy Redmon, all of Valley house and later for the State of Kan­ 2012. He also was pre­ceded in death a.m. on Dec. 26 when a fire started in ber of the Jackson County School Rex Barnes Motors, both in Holton. Falls; sisters, Anna Lou Lahey, sas (Fiscal Management). by a brother, Joseph Larkin. the truck’s engine compartment and Board Association. She retired In later years he owned and operated in California and Monica Olson, She attended Lakeview Faith Pen­ Survivors include three daugh­ cab just east of Kansas Highway 187. as clerk of the Jackson Heights Bob’s Auto Sales in Wetmore and Topeka; nine grandchildren; and tecostal Church in Holton. She also ters, Sherry Edington and husband More than $1,000 in damage was es­ Yesterday’s Antiques in Holton. nine great-grandchildren. volunteered as a foster grandparent­ Glen, Holton, Marla Shupe and hus­ timated. School District on Dec. 31, 1985, n after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Chris­tian Funeral services will be held at at Head Start in Holton. band LeRoy, Circleville, and Lori At about 6:40 p.m. on Dec. 28, She was a member of the Evan­ Church, Charter Member of Wetmore 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at Piper She married Merwin Clair Squires Ellis, Denison; a son, Steve Larkin, Howard R. Hill, 67, Odell, Neb., was gel United Methodist Church in Lions Club, past Boy Scout Master Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inter­ on June 6, 1948. He died Aug. 20, Denison; eight grandchildren;­ and 10 driving a 2010 Ford pickup east on Holton. Troop 157 and a former­ member of ment with Military Services will 1995. She also was pre­ceded in death great-grandchildren. U.S. 36 when the pickup struck a Louise made more than 100 the Eagles Club. be held in the Czech-Moravan by a brother, Francis Minner. Mr. Larkin was cremated and no deer about a quarter-mile mile west quilts for her family, made hun­ He married Dona Marie Witten­ Ceme­tery, Rossville. Mr. Redmon Survivors include two daughters, services or memorial designations of Y Road. Hill was taken by ambu­ dreds of crocheted items, and espe­ bach on July 18, 1948, in Hiawatha. will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Linda G. South and husband John, are planned. Mercer Funeral Home lance to Sabetha Community Hospi­ cially enjoyed making felt Christ­ She survives. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Piper Funeral Topeka, and Lois C. Boyd and hus­ in Holton is in charge of arrange­ tal for treatment. More than $1,000 mas ornaments for her grandchil­ Other survivors include two sons, Home in St. Marys where the band John, Circleville; five grand­ ments. Holton Recorder 1/5/15 in damage was estimated. dren and great grandchildren. Robert D. McCulley Jr., Holton, and family will re­ceive friends from 6 children, Isaac, Heather, Derek, Mat­ Louise married Clyde Fernkopf Rodney A. McCulley, Fort Worth, p.m. to 8 p.m. thew and Benjamin; and four great- on Feb. 11, 1949, in Holton. He Texas; two daughters, Rebecca J. Memorial contributions may grandchildren. died June 13, 1968. She was also Eisenbarth and husband Chuck, be made to Colmery-O’Neil VA Funeral services were held Mon­ preceded in death by her parents Holton, and RoxAnna J. Jones and Medical Center and sent in care of day morning at Mercer Funeral in March of 1968; a daughter, husband Casey, Aurora, Colo.; five Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Home in Holton. Interment followed­ Neva Fraley, on Aug. 14, 2011; grandchildren; and seven great- St., St. Marys, KS 66536. in Holton Cemetery. and a brother, Johnny Schlodder, grandchildren. He was preceded in Online condolences may be sent Memorial contributions may be ‘ in 2004. death by two sisters, Jimmie Spauld­ to www.piperfuneralhome.com made to Lakeview Faith Church, sent ing and Tressie Shaffer; a brother, Holton Recorder 1/5/15 s in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Survivors include her daugh­ South Side of Square – Holton ters, Anna Wilhelm and husband Gerald M. McCulley; and a grand­ Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 10-2 • Sun. & Mon. Closed Holton Recorder 1/5/15 Virgil, Holton, and Mary Boyles son, Brian Eisenbarth, in 1982. www.Facebook.com/HeartToHomeKS • 785-362-7111 and husband Steve, Topeka; her Private family burial will be held CROSSWORD PUZZLE sons, John Fernkopf and wife in Wetmore Cemetery. Jane, Topeka, and Fred Fernkopf Memorial contributions may be CROSSWORD PUZZLE and wife Sheila, Holton; her son- made to the Wetmore Lions Club or in-law, Arcle Fraley, Topeka, and Holton Boy Scout Troop 64, sent in her sis­ter, Mary Ann Nissen, Wet­ care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. more. She is also survived by her Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. grand­children, Michael Wilhelm, Holton Recorder 1/5/15 Ed­wardsville, Ill., Eric Wilhelm, Portland, Ore., Brad Boyles, Oak View, Mo., Barry Boyles, Topeka, Mark, Paul and Carl Fernkopf, Guidelines Topeka, Jolene Bextel, Rose Hill, Brandy Fraley, Topeka, Sherri for obituaries Farwell, and David Fernkopf, Topeka; 10 great-grandchildren,­ When submitting obituaries to with two more on the way; one The Holton Recorder for publica­ foster great-grandchild; and seven tion, please remember that we can nieces and nephews. print a 2-inch-by-3-inch photo of The family wishes to thank the the deceased for a $12.50 charge. staff at Holton Community Hospi­ Pic­tures of the deceased may be e- tal Hospice for their caring sup­ mailed to The Holton Re­corder at port this past month. [email protected] or Funeral services will be held at bring the photo to the Re­corder of­ 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Cha­ fice at 109 W. 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City’s, the past year was an honest- On the flip side, Jarrod Dyson stole to-goodness oasis in the middle of a two bases in the ninth inning before SPORTS Wednesdayvast desert. scoring the tying run on Nori Aoki’s sacrifice fly and Christian Colon Not only did the Royals come a th few runs short of claiming their first stole a base in the 12 inning before World Series title since 1985, but the Salvador Perez hit his game-winning manner in which they did it seemed RBI single. fitting for the franchise. Kansas City From there, the magic didn’t stop defied logic as it ended the longest as Kansas City went on to sweep its active playoff drought in professional next two opponents (the Los Angeles sports, being the first playoff team Angels and Baltimore Orioles) and ever to finish last in MLB in both set a record with eight straight wins home runs (95) and walks (380). to start the postseason. The Royals Kansas City may have had a swept the team with the best record middling start to the season, but oh in the MLB (Angels) for just the did they finish. On the back of 16 second time in postseason history wins in the first 20 games of August, (and first time since 1980). the Royals made a push to the top of Other records set by KC included the AL Central standings and stayed the most extra-inning home runs in the thick of the playoff hunt before (four) in one postseason, while the locking up a wildcard spot with three Royals also tied the record for most days left in the regular season. stolen bases (seven) in one game While getting in was a big deal, in the wildcard match-up against the Royals weren’t given much of Oakland. a chance as they would match up While Kansas City seemed with Oakland and A’s ace Jon Lester unstoppable in its quest to be crowned in the one-game wildcard playoff. MLB champions, its World Series Earlier in August, Kansas City had opponent from San Francisco seemed taken five of seven in a pair of series to have the Royals’ kryptonite. Royal Valley’s Macy Putnam (shown above, left) and Caitlin Burns (right) look on as teammate Jaycee Worrell (middle) returns a against the Athletics, but dropped The Royals took the Giants to seven serve in state competition. The Panthers made the most of their first state tournament appearance, taking third in Class 4A-DII in 2014 both games that Lester started by a games in the championship series, as part of a historic season. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch total margin of 19-6. but they could not overcome San As you’ll often hear players and Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner, coaches say, though, the playoffs are losing in all four games that the a new season. So, while the Royals eventual World Series MVP pitched. found themselves in a familiar hole, San Francisco went on to win game RV volleyball claims first state trophy trailing 7-3 in the seventh inning of seven 3-2 and take the World Series the wildcard game on the final day of title. aking history is not an easy thing weekend at the state tournament. three’ and they all laughed about it,” 10 rankings later in the season, Holton While there was one clear villain M While the Panthers faced an uphill Visocsky said. was a stalwart of the top 10 for most September, the game would prove to to do. The Royal Valley volleyball be far from over. that stood against the Royals in the team found that out this past season. climb after a loss to Baldwin in their Indeed, the Panthers didn’t need of the season on the way to a 21-13 postseason, there were plenty of first match of pool play, the players three sets to take down the Fillies campaign and runner-up finish in the It was an interesting contrast on Yet, after recording the most wins in the field as the Moneyball Athletics, heroes that came through for the program history through the course of answered the call and refused to go of Iola, winning 25-22 and 25-22 to Big Seven League standings. down without a fight. claim a third-place trophy at the state The Wildcats were tripped up by following a spending splurge at the team over the course of October. the regular season, the Panthers were Young hitters Eric Hosmer and Mike not content to stop there. Facing Holcomb in its next match, tournament. another state-ranked team (Rock trade deadline that brought in Lester, Royal Valley looked in control after While Royal Valley fell to eventual Creek) in sub-state competition, but were in the unfamiliar Goliath role. Moustakas came through in a big In sub-state competition, Royal way, mostly in those extra-inning Valley had to face off against a Jeff a 25-14 win in the first set. The state champion Clay Center in the will also return a lot of talent to try Heck, the Athletics’ first five runs Longhorns pushed them to the brink semifinals, the team came back strong and come back stronger in 2015. came courtesy of home runs by wins, while outfielders Alex Gordon West team it had lost to three times and Lorenzo Cain (ALCS MVP) previously in the season, but the in the next two, though, before RVHS to capture its first state trophy. The Wildcats Hayley Thompson and designated hitter Brandon Moss. picked up the 25-14, 23-25 and 25-23 ending may not have encapsulated Megan Rhule made the All-League Meanwhile, the davidian Royals were outstanding on both offense Panthers were undeterred as they and defense and not enough can be broke through and qualified for the victory. the excitement of the weekend for the team, while the Panthers were kept plugging away and relied upon state tournament for the first time in The team’s future got even more Panthers, with an Iola error wrapping represented by Beam and Jaycee the same things that had gotten said about the contributions from the 41-year history of the volleyball cloudy in the final match of pool play up the win for RV, but Visocsky said Worrell. Sarah Beam and Johnson them to that point, pitching and base Herrera, Davis and Holland. program at RVHS. against TMP-Marian, as the Monarchs she didn’t believe that changed how were honorable mention picks for the running. Kansas City may have ended up Jeff West, ranked second in the took the first set handily and looked her players felt about rewriting the All-League team. For Jackson Heights, Kansas City’s bullpen was nigh just short of the ultimate goal, but the state in Class 4A-DII for the better well on their way to a sweep in straight program record books. Hannah Williams was the only player unhittable over the course of the team came as close to living out its part of the season, didn’t just roll sets before the Panthers came through “I think all of that compiled and it to be recognized, earning honorable season and nothing seemed to yearly motto as possible. In a year in over, though. and the Tigers pushed in the clutch. hit them hard as soon as that ball was mention All-League status. change in the postseason. Once which KC was urged to “Be Royal,” the Panthers to the brink, but players Down 21-16 in the second set, the served out of bounds and they were RV’s Hannah Beam and Johnson the ball was handed over to Kelvin the team nearly claimed a crown and like Hannah Beam stepped up time Panthers scored 11 of the next 15 pumped,” Visocsky said. “I’m so also made the All-State Tournament Herrera (followed by Wade Davis, certainly captured the attention of a and again. Jeff West also made some points to pick up the win and force a proud of all of our kids that were here, and All-State teams in Class 4A-DII. nation. timely mistakes, but that didn’t make decisive third set. all of our JV kids, too, for building things that much easier. Both teams rallied furiously with such a great program this year and “We knew it was going to be tough their tournament lives on the line, but having success at every level.” facing them again. We just knew we Royal Valley’s blocking picked up at Included in the list of the net and helped the team came out accomplishments for Royal Valley Alumni hit high marks in 2014 had to keep ourselves up, stay with them and work hard against them,” victorious, as did an ace from Beam this past season were the most wins to end the match in a 16-25, 27-25, in a season (26), first sub-state It wasn’t just the high school 2014. in the tournament in the 125-lb. RVHS senior Hannah Beam said. Highland came up just short in division, finishing 3-3 in competition, After staying with (and ahead) of 29-27 victory for RVHS. championship, first state-appearance, athletes from Jackson County Royal Valley seemed so stuck in the first state trophy and first banner(s) to making a splash in 2014, as their an 82-72 loss to Mesa (Ariz.), but and earn All-American honors. Jeff West the majority of the match, it wasn’t for a lack of effort on Meanwhile, Lane Lassiter saw taking down Atchison to claim a sub- drama, that coach Denise Visocsky hang in the gym. collegiate counterparts also turned even joked about it in the third-place ——— in some stellar performances in the Bowser’s part as she finished the less time on the mat, but was on the state title was a relative cakewalk for game with 15 points, five rebounds roster for the Northeastern Oklahoma the Panthers. match against Iola the following day. Holton’s volleyball team didn’t past year. “I called a timeout and tried to have the same type of historic success Several former Cobras, Panthers and three assists. She was named A&M team that captured the NJCAA Royal Valley handled Atchison to the All-Tournament team for her National Championship in 2014. in straight sets to punch its ticket get them relaxed a little bit and told to celebrate this past season, but the and Wildcats are competing at the to the 4A-DII state tournament in them, ‘I know your fans all came to Wildcats had a good deal of success next level and the more that continue efforts before being selected as an ——— Salina and proceeded to pack a lot watch you play and your parents, but themselves. their playing careers, it seems the NJCAA third team All-American The volleyball spikers weren’t of entertainment into their first ever we really don’t have to make this go While Royal Valley cracked the top more who end up at the Division I and she also led HCC in assists (3.5 without their stellar showings either, level. apg) last season while finishing third as former Wildcat Christa Hill had Three former Wildcats are now in scoring (9.6 ppg), helping the quite the season for the Ottawa Symetra Tour event held at Firekeeper Golf Course playing division one football, with Scotties to the most wins in a season University team in the fall of 2014. (33) in school history. Not only did Hill stand out on her As the years pass, the Firekeeper Golf than 130 competitors from around the Golf Course. HHS grad Jake Riederer joining the world, with the UK’s Olivia Jordan- Besides bringing more attention to the ranks at Missouri State University Not all the highlights came from team and in her conference (Kansas Course at Prairie Band Casino & Resort current Division I athletes, though, Collegiate Athletic Conference), continues to rack up accolades. Higgins winning the first-ever trophy. course, the Symetra Tour event in Mayetta (DI-AA) this past fall. Riederer The Prairie Band Casino & Resort also benefitted some local charities, as HHS grad Macy Wallisch also where she earned Setter of the Year The public course that has been didn’t see any action on the field st voted the best in Kansas for three years Charity Classic was also the fifth and final as the Symetera Tour has contributed while red-shirting, but he did gain had a heck of a season for the Lady honors, but she also ranked 21 in all running added another honor this past event of the Potawatomi cup, a series of more than $5 million to charitable recognition and earn red shirt player Wildcats of Baker University in of NAIA volleyball with 1,289 total year, hosting the inaugural Prairie five tournaments over the season that organizations throughout the nation of the week honors over the course 2014. assists. Band Casino & Resort Charity Classic paid out extra cash rewards to winner of since 1989. The Boys and Girls Club of Just like Bowser, Wallisch helped Hill earned Setter of the Week the mini-tour. Min Seo Kwak earned the the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and of the season. Symetra Tour (feeder tour of the LPGA) Riederer’s brother, Rob, and fellow her team to historic levels of success honors in the KCAC six times, Player event last September. inaugural Potawatomi Cup in 2014 and the Folds of Honor Foundation were both this past season and helped Baker of the Week honors three times and September’s tournament drew more was awarded the trophy following the beneficiaries of the Prairie Band Casino HHS alum Trent Tanking (both conclusion of competition at Firekeeper & Resort Charity Classic. former Wildcat linebackers) saw a earn a spot in the NAIA Division I was also named the NAIA Player of lot of action on special teams this National Tournament. the Week once this past season. She past fall for the Tulsa and Kansas While it was a short trip for the also tallied 114 kills, 40 aces, 268 State squads, respectively. Wildcats, ending in a second round digs and 36 blocks for a Braves team Tanking played in all 13 games loss, 78-72, to Bethel College that finished 24-11 overall in 2014. for the KSU Wildcats in the 2014 (Tenn.), Wallisch did her best to ——— campaign, recording nine tackles in help her team extend its stay as she Those are just a few of the numerous total, including one against UCLA poured in 12 points and collected 12 strong performances Jackson County in the Alamo Bowl. He also earned a rebounds in the contest. alumni had at the collegiate level in spot on the Academic All-Big 12 first That was just a part of the 2014. time this past year. sophomore’s strong 2013-2014 Already, 2015 has seen its share Meanwhile, Riederer played in six campaign as she finished the year of highlights as well with HHS games for the Golden Hurricanes and with 107 blocks, second in all of the alum Matt Mattox being named the recorded one tackle on the season. NAIA, and was named the Defensive new co-offensive coordinator and Both players were redshirt freshmen Player of the Year in the Heart of offensive line coach for the Tulsa this past season and will be returning America Athletic Conference. She University football team and Rylie and looking to make even more of an has been contributing greatly in the Bowser pouring in 10 points and six impact in 2015. current season as the Baker team rebounds for Peru State in a recent ——— eyes a deeper run in the tournament 66-51 win over McPherson. So, it One former Wildcat parlayed a in 2015. seems as though area alumni are sensational 2014 campaign into a ——— shaping up to make this year even Division I opportunity as Ryann On the wrestling mats, the Holton better than the last. Bowser closed out her tenure with High School squad has had a lot of The Holton Recorder will once the Highland Community College success in recent years. With some of again try to keep track of all these women’s basketball team on a tear those wrestlers moving on to the next accomplishments and any assistance before committing to Texas Tech level, some of that success is spilling is happily accepted. If you have for the current 2014-2015 season to over into the collegiate ranks. a child or grandchild competing continue her playing days. A pair of Wildcats were a part of collegiately or professionally, e-mail Bowser and the Lady Scotties some major success at the NJCAA links and information to Kelly at Michelle Werwie of Kenosha, Wis. (shown above, right) takes aim at the putting green during followed a NJCAA National National Championship in 2014, as [email protected] or competition at the inaugural Prairie Band Casino & Resort Charity Classis this past September. Tournament appearance in 2013 with Colby Community College wrestler call (785) 364-3141. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch a run to the championship game in Hunter Price went on to place eighth 2014 Jackson County sports year in review HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015 PAGE 7 Holton’s successful football machine keeps rolling on in 2014 season For many years now, the Holton Holton followed up that game by a trio of linebackers who wreaked from running back Jace McDown on football team has been almost with a contest against 5A playoff a lot of havoc this season, Senior fourth down with just seconds left machine-like in its efficiency. Players qualifier Maize South and the Jordan Booth was all over the field in the game to help the home team come and go, but the Wildcats still Wildcats rebounded nicely against and led Holton with 103 tackles this edge out Holton 22-21 and end the continue to dominate in Big Seven the Mavericks with a comfortable season, while junior Mason Barta Wildcats’ season. Columbus went on competition, make deep runs into 40-21 victory that set off a nine- seemed to be waiting in the few to finish runner-up to Andale in the the playoffs and earn numerous game winning streak for HHS. spots Booth wasn’t, ready to deliver 4A-DII state championship. accolades and honors individually. In those nine games, the Wildcats a punishing blow to any back who It may have been a bitter end, but Even after seeing one of the largest held their opponents to just one would cross his path. Barta finished the Wildcats came a long way over senior classes in recent history score in six of the contests and won with 85 tackles. the course of the season on the way graduate in the spring of 2014, by an average margin of 32 points in Meanwhile, Lucas Lovvorn to a 9-2 finish, with league, district none of that changed this past fall those games. harassed a lot of quarterbacks and and regional titles to show for their as Holton won its seventh straight While the Holton linemen started running backs this fall as he tallied 66 efforts. While the HHS players have Big Seven League title and came out as a fairly inexperienced group, tackles over the course of the season become accustomed to playing for just short of the team’s fourth sub- they continued to evolve as a unit and and led Holton with four sacks. state titles, those accomplishments state appearance in five years. The lead another successful HHS ground After rolling through league and weren’t too shabby in what was Wildcats also moved their league- attack. The backs also improved their district competition, thanks in part basically considered a rebuilding winning streak to 46 games this blocking throughout the season and to the contributions of those players year. season with yet another undefeated adapted well after Luis Butto missed and many others, the Wildcats Several individual Wildcats also Big Seven campaign. a part of the season following a leg looked to be on that same pace in earned All-League and All-State The young team was tested early in injury in the opening game against the playoffs with an opening 54-8 honors for their efforts this season, a vaunted match-up against perennial Silver Lake. victory at home against Osawatomie starting with senior lineman Cooper Class 3A state title contender Silver Butto still managed to finish second in a regional match-up. Allen being selected to the All-State Lake to start the season and while on the team with 567 rushing yards The sectionals proved a bit third team and All-Class first time in the Wildcats suffered some setbacks and 10 touchdowns, while fellow tougher, though, and more thanks to 4A, along with All-League honors and fell 18-7 in the road contest, the senior Indie Allen led the Wildcats Holton’s own doing. In a tight battle on both offense and defense. defense looked as stout as ever and with 1,350 rushing yards and 14 at Columbus, HHS had a chance to Three other Wildcats were named the team would only continue to touchdowns in 2014. seal a victory on both offense and honorable mention selections for the build from there. On defense, the Wildcats were led defense, but the Titans got just enough All-Class 4A team, with Indie Allen, Nils Bergsten and Mason Barta all making the cut and earning first team honors in the Big Seven as well. Fellow teammates to make the Big Seven All-League team included Trey Tanking, Luis Butto, Dean Klahr, Lucas Lovvorn, Austin Frakes, Jordan Booth and Justin Rieschick. While Jackson Heights and Royal Valley had a tougher go of it this football season, they too had some players recognized with postseason honors. For the Panthers, All- League selections included Tristan Tessendorf, Jack Kutina, Derrick Barger and Jarrett Roy. All-League selections for the Cobras included Wyatt Olberding and Korby Strube, who also earned honorable mention on the All-Class 2-1A team.

HHS wrestling Cobra Wyatt Olberding (shown above, right) launches a three in the team’s final game before the break against Oskaloosa. has successful JHHS and the rest of the Jackson County teams will resume the basketball season with league match-ups on Tuesday. return to action Photo by Brian Sanders Saturday’s winter weather couldn’t deter the Holton High School wrestling team, as the Wildcats had a successful trek out to Spring Hill. upcoming prep SPORTS In the team’s annual dual with TUESDAY, JAN. 6: HHS Boys Basketball vs. Jeff West – 4:30 p.m. @ the Broncos, Holton had no trouble in picking up a 48-24 victory over Holton; HHS Girls Basketball vs. Jeff West – 4:30 p.m. @ Holton; JHHS Spring Hill to start the new year. Boys Basketball vs. Valley Falls – 5 p.m. @ Valley Falls; JHHS Girls Panther Macy Putnam (shown above, middle) applies some pressure down low to try and Look for more information from the Basketball vs. Valley Falls – 5 p.m. @ Valley Falls; RVHS Boys Basket- prevent Riverside from scoring in a recent game. Royal Valley did a pretty good job of that dual, including individual results, in overall on the way to a 62-19 victory, part of the team’s 3-2 start to the season. Wednesday’s edition of The Holton ball vs. Nemaha Central – 4:30 p.m. @ Hoyt; RVHS Girls Basketball vs. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Recorder. Nemaha Central – 4:30 p.m. @ Hoyt FRIDAY, JAN. 9: HHS Boys Basketball vs. Nemaha Central – 4:30 p.m. @ Seneca; HHS Girls Basketball vs. Nemaha Central – 4:30 p.m. @ Ogden’s Outlaws stay Seneca; JHHS Boys Basketball vs. McLouth – 5 p.m. @ Jackson Hts.; JHHS Girls Basketball vs. McLouth – 5 p.m. @ Jackson Hts.; RVHS Boys Basketball vs. Sabetha – 4:30 p.m. @ Hoyt; RVHS Girls Basket- busy in December ball vs. Sabetha – 4:30 p.m. @ Hoyt; HHS Wrestling vs. Basehor- Ogden’s Outlaws got the club their weight division in the 14 and Linwood – 6 p.m. @ Holton wrestling season off to a good start under age division. SATURDAY, JAN. 10: RVHS Wrestling – Seaman Varsity & JV Tourna- In another tournament on Dec. with a busy month of December and ments – 9 a.m. @ Topeka five total tournaments to compete in 14, two out of three Ogden’s Outlaws placed at the Thunderbird during that time. Sponsored by On Dec. 6, a total of 12 wrestlers Tournament. Eli Holcomb took participated in the Osage City second in his weight division for Christmas Classic and all 12 placed. the six and under age division and In the six and under age division, Thomas Holcomb placed third in Cael Puderbaugh and Drake Alford his weight division for the eight and both placed first in their weight under age division. division. Then, on Dec. 20, 13 wrestlers In the eight and under age division, participated in the Junction City Bradlee Thompson placed first, Third Annual Bramlage Brawl, with Caden Puderbaugh took fourth, 12 placing. Cael Puderbaugh and Brady Byrne finished third and Hope Drake Alford both medaled in first Blake placed second in each of their in their weight divisions for the six weight divisions. and under age division, while Caden Among the 10 and under wrestlers, Puderbaugh and Hope Blake did the Garret Collins and Kaden Henry same in their weight divisions for the took fifth, while Connon Collins and eight and under age division. ATHLETES Braxton McDaniel both medaled In the 10 and under age division, in first in each of their weight Braxton McDaniel came in second OF THE WEEK divisions. and Tatum Lara placed fourth both in their weight divisions, and in the Royal Valley junior Noah Hart has helped carry the Finally, in the 12 and under age load for the Royal Valley wrestling team so far this division, Lily Twombly placed fourth 12 and under age division, Kai Allen, Daigan Kruger and Caemen Blake all winter as one of the most experienced wrestlers and Caemen Blake came in first in currently on the mat for the Panthers. Injuries have both of their weight divisions. finished first in their weight divisions, as well as Tommy Cavanaugh taking sidelined all of RV’s other returning state qualifiers On Dec. 14, 16 wrestlers and Hart has certainly done his best to make up for participated in the Gene White fourth in his weight division. Meanwhile, Karsen Smith placed their absences. Currently, the junior wrestler holds a Memorial Tournament and 12 of rd team-best 13-2 overall record this season and he has those wrestlers placed. In the six and 3 and Vincent Lara was fourth in their weight divisions in the 14 and already claimed one individual title at the Shawnee under age division, Cael Puderbaugh Mission Northwest Tournament. medaled in first, Daryon O’Toole was under age division. third and Drake Alford also took first In an additional tournament on Dec. Holton senior Emily Degenhardt turned in a solid in each of their weight divisions. 20, Bradlee Thompson claimed first effort for the Lady Wildcats’ basketball team before In the eight and under age place in his weight division for the the break, tying for the game-high by pouring in 11 division, Bradlee Thompson, Caden eight and under age division at the points for HHS in a 58-16 win on the road against Puderbaugh and Hope Blake all were Tom Faust Battle of the Midwest. Riverside. She also grabbed four rebounds and forced first-place finishers in their weight Coming up in 2015, Ogden’s two steals in the game and is also currently fifth in the The Holton Recorder has coveragedivisions, of all while your Braxton McDaniel local Outlaws sports will compete teams! in tournaments Big Seven League with a 52.6% field goal shooting placed third in his weight division in in Manhattan, Holton, Topeka and percentage. the 10 and under age division. elsewhere. LetIn the 12us and know! under age division, News Tip? Call 364-3141. Kai AllenSend finishedyour baby’s first, name, as did birth Daigan date Krugerand place, and Caemen weight and Blake height, came and THANKS FOR READING 'US3UAREZs3TATE&ARM!GENTs(OLTON +3 in namessecond of in parents, their weight siblings divisions. and grand- THE HOLTON .ORTH(WY!CROSSFROM&ARM(OME Meanwhile,parents. 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Motorist arrested after Continued from Page 1 Jackson County is in a “good” month. They will be honored at the of 300 dinners served at the com- and Koylen McKinney of Topeka shooting from his vehicle cash position and has no outstanding annual Hall of Fame Banquet, tenta- munity Thanksgiving and Christmas pleaded guilty to child abuse charges By Ali Holcomb pistol, and he fired a round at two oc- debt, according to an audit report tively scheduled for Thursday, Feb. dinners. in connection with an April incident A case of “road rage” appears to be cupants in the Tahoe,” Morse said. “Wit- n the motive behind an incident on New nesses said four to six shots were fired. presented to the Jackson County 5, 2015. December involving a 7-month-old boy. Both Year’s Eve that involved a man shooting We’re still investigating and looking for Commission. Mike Peroo of Over- Jackson County farmers are fin­ The Holton Optimist Club has Seematter and McKinney face sen- a firearm from a moving vehicle at mo- shell casings on the highway.” land Park, the county’s auditor, met ishing up this year’s fall harvest, and disbanded after serving the com­ tencing on Jan. 23. torists in southern Jackson County, ac- None of the bullets struck the Tahoe with the commissioners to present a yields for both corn and soybeans are munity’s youth for 41 years. The Whether streets in Holton’s in­ cording to Jackson County Sheriff Tim or any other vehicles on the road, Morse summary of the county’s financial said to be average or above, accord- club’s absence has especially been dustrial park should be rebuilt with Morse. said. No injuries were reported, and after report for 2013. On Dec. 31, 2013, ing to David Hallauer, Meadowlark noted this holiday season as mem­ asphalt or concrete should be left to The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of- shooting the firearm, Huff and his ve- the county had a cash position of Extension District crops and soils bers are not selling fresh Christmas the engineering firm chosen by the fice received a report early Wednesday hicle headed south on the highway back $13,425,316, which is a nine percent specialist, who said some areas of the trees at the former Jackson County city to handle the street reconstruc­ evening of a man firing a pistol while to Topeka, leaving the scene of the ac- driving just north of 94th Road and U.S. cident. increase from $12,341,178 in 2012. county have received more moisture Fairgrounds. The sales have served tion project, Holton Street Super­ Highway 75, Sheriff Morse said. After interviewing witnesses and those Some Holton Main Street-spon­ than others. Cooler temperatures and as a fund-raiser for youth sports for intendent Rex Cameron told the “The alleged road rage incident began who were shot at, Morse and deputies sored activities such as Jazz on the rains have prevailed this spring and more than 30 years. “It was not one Holton City Commission. The com- near 46th Street in Topeka and continued located Huff at his residence in Topeka Square and Cruise Night may be summer, helping this year’s crop to thing that caused the club to disband, mission agreed to start requesting into Jackson County,” Morse said. “The where he was arrested on two counts taken over by the Holton/Jackson flourish. it was a myriad of things,” said club proposals from area engineering suspect was driving a 2001 gray Honda of intentional second degree attempted County Chamber of Commerce in Members of Holton High School’s member Becky Hutchins. firms interested in creating plans for north on U.S. 75 and was preventing a murder. A firearm, ammunition and other 2015 after Main Street disbands, FFA chapter scored well at this year’s Jackson County has fewer “defi­ the street reconstruction project at black Tahoe from passing.” items were seized at his residence during members of the Main Street board national FFA convention, with its cient” bridges than most other north- the industrial park; the project could Cory D. Huff, 51, Topeka, was driving his arrest, Morse said. of directors noted this month. With horse judging team taking national east Kansas counties, according to get under way this coming spring. the Honda, and according to witnesses, The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office he was driving erratic and then allegedly assisted in the arrest and investigation. 2014 and the end of the downtown champion honors and its parliamen- information released by Norm Bow- The Jackson County Commission brandished a firearm, Morse said. Huff is being held at the Jackson promotion group approaching, Main tary procedure teams also ranking ers, Kansas Association of Counties has adopted a resolution to raise the “The suspect had a black automatic County Jail on a $250,000 bond. Street board members decided ear- among the nation’s best. Back home, local road engineer. Bowers outlined county’s bed tax rate from three to lier this year to stick to a schedule of Royal Valley High School’s volley- the number of deficient bridges in five percent. Earlier this fall, mem- events planned out for this calendar ball team captured the third-place the state and discussed the “off-sys- bers of the Jackson County Tour- year. trophy at the state volleyball tourna- tem bridge replacement program” ism Council, which directly benefits Public Notice A Topeka teen accused of abusing ment, the first such tournament the available to help replace some of from the tax collected, asked the a 7-month-old Holton boy pleaded school’s team has attended. the bridges. “Deficient” bridges are commissioners to consider increas- n (First published in The Holton ble to Jackson County, Kansas; not guilty to child abuse charges in November unable to handle their original legal ing the rate. Since 1997, an ongo- Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, Jackson County District Court this Holton High School alumni Lynn load limits because of outdated de- ing bed tax has been collected in the Dec. 29, 2014.) month. As a result, District Court Jenkins and Pat Roberts were re- sign or deterioration. county from all hotels, motels and 2. That Jackson County, Kan- Judge Micheal Ireland set a three- elected to their respective U.S. Crewmembers from the Jackson “tourist courts” with more than two sas does hereby provide as a BEFORE THE BOARD OF substitute for K.S.A. 12-1697, et day trial in January for 18-year-old House of Representatives and U.S. County road and bridge department bedrooms. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Koylen McKinney, who has been Senate posts, while Becky Hutchins have completed several projects this Once again, the Community seq., and as additional thereto, OF JACKSON COUNTY, KAN- that the Board of County Com- charged with aggravated battery, returned to the Kansas House in the year with funds from the special .4 Christmas Dinner was a huge suc­ SAS abuse of a child and aggravated en- fall election. The election also saw percent sales tax, it was reported. cess, with more than 400 dinners missioners of Jackson County, Kansas be authorized and em- dangerment of a child related to an Sam Brownback returning to the The Jackson County Commission served, according to dinner orga­ Charter Resolution Number 8 April incident in Holton. McKinney Kansas governor’s position in spite reviewed road and bridge projects nizer Freda Galer. Approximately powered to establish a tax levied waived his preliminary hearing and of poll predictions that opponent completed this year with funds 401 people were served at the an­ on all gross receipts derived from A CHARTER RESOLUTION or paid by transient guests for right to a speedy trial. Paul Davis would unseat Brown­ from the special countywide retail- nual dinner, which was in its second REPEALING AND RESCINDING The Holton school district is look- back. ers’ sales tax approved by voters in year at the Evangel United Method- sleeping accommodations in any CHARTER RESOLUTION NO. hotel, motel or tourist court with ing at turning the Jackson County After nearly a year of negotiat- August 2012. Upon first approval in ist Family Life Center after being 7 AND A CHARTER RESOLU- Fair Building into a bus storage fa- ing with the Holton City Commis- 2005, the special seven-year tax was held for several years at St. Dominic more than two bedrooms in Jack- TION LEVYING A TRANSIENT son County, Kansas; cility across from the soon-to-be- sion and dealing with the Kansas split between economic develop- Parish Hall. Galer said an additional GUEST TAX OF FIVE PERCENT built Colorado Elementary School. Department of Transportation’s road ment and road and bridge repairs. 10 dinners were delivered to people (5%) UPON THE GROSS RE- 3. That the Board of County During a special meeting, the USD safety issues, Walmart has been Alcohol poisoning is being sus­ who were unable to make it to the CEIPTS PAID FOR SLEEPING 336 Board of Education approved given the go-ahead to build a new, pected as the cause of death for a dinner, totaling 411. Commissioners of Jackson Coun- ACCOMMODATIONS WITHIN ty, Kansas establishes the rate of the purchase of the Fair Building larger store at the south city limits. Valley Falls man who was discov­ JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS and five plots of land owned by the The commission approved the final ered Dec. 11 in a hotel room in tax to be levied on all gross re- Jackson County Fair Association for plat for an approximately 70,000- Holton, according to Patrol Sgt. Royal Valley ceipts derived from or paid by BE IT RESOLVED BY THE transient guests for sleeping ac- a total of $255,000. The five plots square foot store and gas station at Steve Frederick of the Holton Police BOARD OF COUNTY COM- include land directly north of the the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 Department. Sam Barrow, 43, was Senior of the Month commodations in any hotel, mo- MISSIONERS OF JACKSON tel or tourist court with more than Fair Building. and Banner Road after the retailer found dead by police in a room at the COUNTY, KANSAS on this 22nd n October learned from KDOT that a traffic Super 8 Motel in Holton after police Royal Valley’s two bedrooms in Jackson County, day of December, 2014, that the Kansas at five percent (5%); The Holton school district has fi- signal would be put at that location. were called to the hotel at 8:30 a.m. senior of the Board of County Commissioners, nalized the purchase of all houses Although the results of a study that day for a welfare check, Freder- month for after reviewing Charter Resolu- on the west side of the 500 block on whether the trial of a Topeka ick said. 4. That the tax hereby levied January is Lydia tion No. 7, hereby finds that it is shall be administered and col- of Colorado Avenue, where a new resident charged with the December Jackson County’s most wanted fu- no longer prudent. school will be built over the next two 2013 rape and attempted murder of gitive, Roy Hector Wahquahboshkuk Johnson. Lydia is lected by the Kansas Department of Revenue, and the revenue years. Superintendent Dennis Stones a Holton woman should be held in Jr., was captured by Jackson County the daughter of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED has given area contractors and oth- a different location are not yet com- Sheriff’s deputies in the early morn- therefrom shall be distributed in Daniel and BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY accordance with the provisions of ers an invitation to salvage materi- plete, Jackson County District Court ing hours of Dec. 15 in Holton, ac- COMMISSIONERS OF JACK- als from the houses on that block. Judge Micheal Ireland tentatively cording to Jackson County Sheriff Beverlie Johnson. K.S.A. 12-1696, et Seq., specifi- SON COUNTY, KANSAS on cally credited to the convention School board members later noted set the trial for March 2015. Chase Tim Morse. The Jackson County She has been active in volley- nd this 22 day of December, 2014, and tourism promotion fund to be that hazardous materials testing was Rosario’s trial had been set for mid- Sheriff’s Office received numerous ball, cross country, track and that the Board of Count Commis- needed before what was left of the September in district court, but Ire- tips concerning the whereabouts of known as the “Jackson County power lifting. Lydia has also been sioners, after reviewing Charter Tourism Council”; houses could be demolished some- land agreed to continue action based Wahquahboshkuk, wanted on vari­ Resolution No. 7, hereby finds time next year. on a change-of-venue motion by ous drug charges, over the last sev­ a member of FCA, SADD, Panther Pals, and is the current that Charter Resolution No. 7 is 5. There is established a com- Misconceptions about utility bills Rosario’s attorney. eral months. hereby rescinded and repealed are fueling internet rumors, the The Holton school board is ask­ The Holton VFW Post 1367 Rid- mittee known as the “Jackson FCCLA president. Following effective sixty (60) days after final County Tourism Council” ap- Holton City Commission noted, add- ing patrons for approval of a “con­ ers organized its first “Toys for Tots” graduation, Lydia plans to pursue publication, unless a sufficient pe- ing that the best way to quash mis- tinuous’’ mill levy for the school campaign and was able to collect pointed by the Governing Body a degree in nursing. Lydia tition for a referendum is filed as of the County, in accordance with conceptions and rumors is to keep district’s capital outlay fund, instead toys and other items that helped 63 provided for in accordance with the public better educated about how of a “renewable’’ one. The board ap- families in a five-county area, it received a $25 gift card from the the provisions of K.S.A. 12-16, K.S.A. 19-101b, in which case 101 and K.S.A. 12-1696 which bills are calculated. Commissioner proved a motion to seek a “continu- was reported this month. It was also Royal Valley Student Council for the Resolution shall be effective Twila White this month relayed con- ous and permanent annual tax levy reported that the annual Jackson makes recommendations to the her continued leadership at upon approval by the majority of County concerning programs and cerns from Holton residents whose (for capital outlay) in an amount not County Ministerial Alliance Christ- the electors voting thereon. recently received utility bills they to exceed 8 mills.” The board’s prac- mas Store helped 762 families dur- RVHS. expenditures for the promotion of convention and tourism; thought were too high and asked if tice up to this time has been to seek ing this holiday season. Sponsored by WHEREAS, Jackson County the city could explain the billing pro- approval for the capital outlay mill In Jackson County District Court, further wishes to develop its cur- 6. That the Board of County cess better to city utility customers levy for five-year increments. Jason Seematter of Wetmore pleaded Mayetta Oil rent and growing potential for with such concerns. Same-sex couples can now apply no contest to two charges of lewd and Commissioners exempts itself 13487 162 Rd., Mayetta tourism based on economic de- from the provision that a major- Holton resident Becky Hutchins for a marriage license in Jackson lascivious behavior in connection velopment, and has announced that she will run for County, it was reported after the with a September incident in Hoyt, 785-966-2721 ity of the 10 member appointed the 61st District seat in the Kansas Kansas Supreme Court issued an or- board, known as the “Jackson WHEREAS, the provisions of County Tourism Council” be com- House of Representatives in the der lifting a ban on the practice ap- the transient guest tax act, K.S.A. coming fall elections. Hutchins, a proved by voters in the 2005 general prised of hotel and motel opera- 1995 Supp. 12-1696, et seq., the tors; Republican, served as the state rep- election. As of yet, no same-sex cou- Public Notice convention and tourism commit- resentative for the 50th District from ples have sought a marriage license tee act, K.S.A. 12-16, 101, K.S.A. 7. That this Charter Resolution 1994 to 2006 and said she would in the county, District Court Clerk (First published in The Holton Re- 12-1697, and K.S.A. 12-1695, et seek the 61st District seat after Rep. Colleen Reamer noted. EAST QUARTER OF SEC- shall be published once a week corder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, TION 3, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, seq. are non-uniform in applica- for two (2) consecutive weeks in Richard Carlson announced that he Holton residents are responsible Jan. 5, 2015.) tion to cities and counties and would not seek re-election. for the maintenance of sidewalks RANGE 13 EAST OF THE 6TH the official county newspaper; P.M.. JACKSON COUNTY, KAN- hence are subject to charter or- It’s a piece of Holton’s history in front of their homes, and as the dinance pursuant to Article 12, that has undergone several changes, Holton City Commission noted this IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAS, DESCRIBED AS FOL- 8. That this is a Charter Reso- JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS LOWS: BEGINNING AT THE Section 5 of the Kansas Consti- lution and shall take effect sixty- hosted a U.S. president and several month, that includes restoring side- tution, and other famous people, and it’s about walks that have been removed due NORTHWEST CORNER OF one (61) days after final publi- to celebrate its 125th anniversary. to construction or demolition. Com- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. THE NORTHEAST QUARTER cation, unless a sufficient peti- OF SAID SECTION 3, THENCE WHEREAS, the Board of tion for a referendum is filed as An anniversary celebration is com- missioner Tim Morris asked for clar- County Commissioners of Jack- ing up for Hotel Josephine, which ification of that responsibility after a Plaintiff, NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MIN- provided for in accordance with UTES 00 SECONDS EAST son County deems that a guest K.S.A. 19-101b, in which case was built in 1889, opened in January December 2013 fire that destroyed a tax of five percent (5%) will be of 1890 and is now owned and oper- house in the 700 block of New York vs. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF the Resolution shall be effective SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER more appropriate to meet the upon approval by the majority of ated by John Chiles and Lori Ford, Avenue, the sidewalk in front of the objectives of promoting tourism who are planning a wide variety of house was removed while the lot David Borcherding, David A. 257.50 FEET, THENCE SOUTH the electors voting thereon. Borcherding, Maribell Borcherd- 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 17 and convention promotion than celebratory activities. was cleared. the two percent (2%) stipulated Royal Valley High School FFA of- The cause of a Nov. 24 fire that ing, Maribell Borcherding, et. al.; SECONDS EAST 845.83 FEET, 9. The collection of the Jack- THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES in K.S.A. 12-1697, et seq. and son County Transient Guest Tax ficers broke ground on a new green- destroyed a mobile home southeast K.S.A. 1696; and house after receiving a $10,000 of Denison and claimed the life of Defendants. 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS shall commence on April 1, 2015 WEST 257.50 FEET TO THE at 12:00 a.m. pursuant to K.S.A. grant from America’s Farmers Grow a person reportedly inside it — ten­ WHEREAS it is presently im- Rural Education, sponsored by the tatively identified as Timothy W. Mi- Case No. 14CV43 WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH- 12-1697(e). K.S.A. 60 EAST QUARTER, THENCE practical to meet the statutory Monsanto Fund. The greenhouse is chael — is still under investigation, requirement for the majority of being built for ag students at RVHS according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The Mortgage Foreclosure NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MIN- ADOPTED BY THE JACKSON (Title to Real Estate Involved) UTES 17 SECONDS WEST a ten member convention and COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS- and will allow them to grow veg- Jackson County Sheriff’s Depart­ tourism advisory committee to be ND etable crops and bedding plants, ment received a report from a mo­ ALONG SAID WEST LINE SIONERS THIS 22 DAY OF NOTICE OF 845.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF comprised of hotel and motel op- DECEMBER, 2014. calculate fertilizer applications, plan torist of a fire in a mobile home be- erators; layouts for maximum yield, perform longing to Michael approximately 5 SHERIFF’S SALE BEGINNING. JACKSON COUN- TY, KANSAS. BOARD OF COUNTY propagation practices and experi- 1/2 miles southwest of Denison that NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE- ence many aspects of running a hor- evening. Under and by virtue of an Or- COMMISSIONERS der of Sale issued by the Clerk SHERIFF OF JACKSON SOLVED BY CHARTER RESO- JACKSON COUNTY, ticulture business. House fires were also noted this LUTION OF THE BOARD OF A Mayetta teen charged with three month at the homes of Andrew and of the District Court in and for the COUNTY, KANSAS KANSAS said County of Jackson, State COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF counts of aggravated indecent lib- Breann Hinman of rural Holton and JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS; erties with a child will not be tried at the home of the Bill Simmons of Kansas, in a certain cause in Respectfully Submitted, /s/ William Elmer said Court Numbered 14CV43, William Elmer, Chairman as an adult in Jackson County Dis- family in Holton. Family members 1. That Jackson County, Kan- trict Court. Magistrate Judge Blaine and friends have begun recovery ef- wherein the parties above named By: ______were respectively plaintiff and sas, under the authority of K.S.A. /s/ Janet Zwonitzer Carter denied a motion to try Weston forts in earnest for the two families, 19-101a and K.S.A. 19-101b Hasty, 16, as an adult on the three it was reported. defendant, and to me, the under- Shawn Scharenborg, Janet Zwonitzer, Member signed Sheriff of said County, di- KS # 24542 (County Home Rule) hereby ex- charges based on incidents that re- Attendance at the annual Com­ empts itself from the provisions of portedly occurred at a Mayetta day munity Thanksgiving Dinner was rected, I will offer for sale at pub- Eric M. Lemp, KS # 26178 /s/ Ed Kathrens lic auction and sell to the highest Kelli N. Breer, KS # 17851 K.S.A. 12-16, 101 and 12-1695, Ed Kathrens, Member care center in June. Hasty’s case, down again, according to dinner or- et seq., and 12-1697, such leg- filed as a juvenile, will return to ganizer Freda Galer, but those who bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. AM, on 02/02/2015, at the front (St. Louis Office) islation being enacted in a man- ATTEST: district court on Nov. 20 for a status came to the dinner were thankful for ner not uniformly applicable to all hearing. the food and hospitality. This year’s door of Jackson County Court- 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 house, the following described St. Louis, MO 63141 counties in this State, and in lieu /s/ Kathy Mick Brad Stauffer, Mike Ford, Bill and total was below last year’s count of thereof, Jackson County here- Debra Brown and the late Jim Potter 255 diners, which Galer said at that real estate located in the County Phone: (314) 991-0255 Kathy Mick, County Clerk of Jackson, State of Kansas, to Fax: (314) 567-8006 inafter provides substitute and have been selected as the 10th round time was “the smallest turnout I think additional provisions to replace of inductees into the Holton/Jack- we’ve ever had.” It was also below wit: Email: [email protected] SEAL Attorney for Plaintiff K.S.A. 12-16, 101 and 12-1695, son County Chamber of Commerce the total of 262 diners at the 2012 et seq. and 12-1697, et seq., Hall of Fame, it was announced this dinner and well below the average A TRACT OF LAND IN THE ML102t2 WEST HALF OF THE NORTH- ML1t3 which is hereby made inapplica- THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 5, 2015, PAGE 9 Jackson County

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At Your Service Hay Hay Employment Employment Employment Employment FOR-SALE: Small square bales bro- Jim Childs Roofing me/prairie hay. 364-7109 FOR-SALE: Big round bales 2014 BANNER LAKE DIRECTOR QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR Free Estimates brome/prairie hay, up to 400-bales. 25 Years Experience 785-535-4814, evenings. Jackson County is accepting employment applications for the Alma Foods, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods, located in Alma, KS is a growing food manufacturing business and is accepting applications for Insured Lost & FoundLost & Found position of Banner Lake Director. This is a Full-Time position with Competitive Prices benefits. This employee will be responsible for administrative work, Quality Control Auditor. FOUND: Female Shepard Lab cross, 1st shift 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Home 364-2451 8-months-old, at 100 block of New maintenance, grounds caretaker and supervisor of part-time 2nd shift 1:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cell 364-6101 York. For more information, please employees. Hours of scheduled work are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with contact Banner Creek Animal Hos- Qualifications: (include but not limited to) AAA MICK TREE SERVICE. Kan- the possibility of working weekends and after hours. pital at 364-4560. - High School diploma or equivalent sas Certified Arborist. Tree care and This employee must be willing to work during special events removal. Aerial equipped. Stump FOUND: Male Red Heeler mix, - Attention to detail, visual inspection 1-to-2-years-old, camo collar, on Removal. Insured. Free estimates. that take place at the lake throughout the year. - Collect and record data, basic math skills Holton, Kan., 785-364-5088 or 785- 246th Road, Circleville. For more Applications will be accepted through January 9th. 383-6670. information or to claim this pet, - Evaluate product against a written specification please contact Banner Creek Animal Applications are available at the Jackson County Clerk’s Office. - Dependability and good attendance required ELLIS & PEREZ Carpet & Furni- Hospital at 364-4560. (785) 364-2891. - QC experience helpful but not required ture Cleaning, Deluth, KS. 1-785- Pets 458-9695 or 1-785-948-2398. Pets EOE Competitive wages starting at $14.00/hour GROOMING, all critters welcome! FOR-ADOPTION: Black Lab/ Excellent benefits including 401k, with Company match, Call Tracie at 785-383-0862. German Shepherd mix, female, 8-months-old. For more informa- profit sharing, health, dental, and vision insurance. Hydraulic repair, will overhaul cyl- tion on adopting her, please contact GRADER POSITION Applications accepted through 01/09/2015 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-FR. inders/replace any hose assembly. Banner Creek Animal Hospital, 364- Apply with Alma Foods | 110 East 1st Street | Alma, Kansas 66401 Call Tony at 785-806-1935. 4560. Jackson County Road and Bridge is accepting applications Phone 1-800-447-2213 ext. 109 EOE TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, PUPPIES-FOR-SALE: Small fuzzy through January 16, 2015 for a aerial equipment, stump removal, breed, Lhaso Apso/Fox Terrier, Full-Time Heavy Equipment/Grader Operator position, free estimates, insured. Larrison Tree $100. 304-751-5181, near Holton. Service, 364-3743, Call anytime. for the northeast area of Jackson County. Business Applicant must have 1 to 3 years experience in Valley View Trucking is seeking to ll the position of Special NoticeSpecial Notice Business