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Jackson County Attorney Shawna R. All seven candidates were invited by the Marek said his greatest strength was his Miller, Onaga-based attorney Christopher commission to present opening statements “background in terms of variety of cases,” WEDNESDAY T. Etzel and Wabaunsee County Attorney about themselves and why they thought they having worked as a prosecutor and as a de- Norbert C. Marek Jr. were selected Thurs- would be the best candidate for the judge- fender, as well as authoring or co-authoring day by the Kansas Second Judicial District ship, then were asked individual questions a number of published opinions in the Kan- Jackson Nominating Commission as the three final- by members of the commission. The most sas Supreme Court and the state’s Court of is Electio ists for the Second District Judge position common questions concerned their stron- Appeals. That, he said, has given him “a County 4-H ay n previously held by the late Micheal Ire- gest individual strengths, how they would very well-rounded, practical legal educa- d D land. handle “volatile” domestic cases involving tion.” MARCH MADNESS s a The selection came following a series of children and how they would dispose of Concerning the question of “volatile” Fair parade e y u ! interviews with seven Second District at- their existing caseloads. domestic cases in which estranged or di- T torneys held that morning at the Jackson The first of those three questions, posed vorced parents are unable to restrain their NCAA men’s set for 6! County Courthouse, followed by a 30-min- by commissioner David Allen of Circlev- emotions, posed by commissioner Norma ute executive session in which the nominat- ille, drew varying responses from the can- Dunnaway of Perry, candidates favored tournament ing commission narrowed the seven down didates. The answers ranged from Olsen’s mediation between parents to try to keep to three candidates for the position. “ability to hear and listen to all sides” to the peace between the parents inside and bracket on Holton attorney J. Richard Lake, who Morrissey’s desire to make sure that all par- outside of court, and appointing a guardian acted as secretary for the nominating com- ties to litigation have “an honest-to-God ad litem in cases where that is not possible. page 10! mission, said the commission’s recommen- fair share” to King’s “experience in the area “I know how quickly a domestic case dations of Miller, Etzel and Marek will be of real life,” including his time as a defen- can turn into something more volatile,” forwarded to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. dant in some court cases. said Miller, who noted that “almost all” The governor now has 60 days to appoint a Miller told the commission that even domestic cases that involve children have judge to take over for Ireland, whose death though she has a fair amount of experience the potential to become unstable and have a on Aug. 29 created the bench vacancy. in civil and domestic law, “my first love is negative effect upon the children. Others seeking nomination included criminal law,” adding that she can get “a Some of the attorneys were questioned Jackson County Counselor Alexandria S. pretty good grasp on a situation” in a court- on how many cases they would need to re- Morrissey of Holton, Zachary A. King of room setting, as her seven years as Jackson cuse themselves from if they are appointed Hoyt, Thomas Britt Nichols of Wamego County Attorney attest. judge, and those who were asked said they and Vivien J. Olsen of St. Marys. Three “I’d like to think I inherited my grand- would have no problem handling the mat- other previously-announced candidates father’s common sense,” Miller said. “He ter. As Wabaunsee County Attorney, Marek not living in the Second District, which was quite the negotiator.” said he would only have to recuse on some includes Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie For Etzel, his strongest points were of the cases he currently oversees there. and Wabaunsee counties, were not included “probably my dependability, my tempera- Etzel said the only cases he would have in Thursday’s interviews. ment and my overall work ethic,” he said. to recuse himself from judging would be Of the three selected for recommendation The latter of these, he noted, stems from a “the ones I’m current on.” He added that to the governor, only Miller and Etzel have need to be prepared for whatever comes his even though he has “a lot of repeat cus current Jackson County addresses, while way in court. tomers” as a defense attorney, it should not Marek said he would move to Jackson “I will not be out-prepared when I go into cause a conflict of interest. County if appointed to the judge’s position. that courtroom,” Etzel said. “In every case, Of the others, King and Morrissey were the litigants want to know that the judge is Continued to Page 5 Harold and Jan Hodge Ozawkie man arrested honored by Chamber after Friday shooting
By Brian Sanders would say there’s a lot of people An Ozawkie resident has report at Jackson County District Court. It’s a scene that many in north more deserving than we are.” edly been charged with attempted According to Morse, Myers al eastern Kansas look forward to one The Hodges, who originally grew first-degree murder after an alleged legedly fired a 9mm handgun at an- weekend every fall on Holton’s up in the Havensville and Onaga Friday afternoon shooting incident in other man who was standing across Town Square — arts, crafts and food area, were married in 1958 in Ha- Holton, according to Jackson County the street from him before leaving vendors putting down stakes for an vensville after Harold served a four- Sheriff Tim Morse. the scene. The intended victim was open-air market on all four sides of year stint in the U.S. Air Force. They Joshua Joseph Myers, 23, was not injured in the incident, he said. the Jackson County Courtyard. would move to the Denver, Colo., identified as the alleged shooter in the It was reported that Myers had That scene was a vision that Hol- area, where Harold worked for sev- incident, which reportedly occurred been seen driving south out of Hol- ton residents Harold and Jan Hodge eral years at Martin Marietta Cor shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday near ton at a high rate of speed in a blue brought home several years ago poration in Littleton. the intersection of Fifth Street and Mitsubishi Eclipse, which was lo- from a trip to New Orleans’ famed At the time they moved back to Arizona Avenue, Morse said. cated in Denison about 10 minutes French Quarter and suggested to the Jackson County in 1975, Harold was Myers is currently being held at later, Morse said. Sheriff’s officers Holton/Jackson County Chamber of a sales manager for Gates Rubber the Jackson County Detention Cen- initiated a car stop, and Myers was Commerce as an annual event — the Company. The Hodges seized the ter on $300,000 bond. The Deten- taken into custody. French Market. opportunity to return to northeastern tion Center’s Web site lists attempted The matter remains under inves “The French Quarter is such an Kansas after a Gates representative, murder in the first degree as the sole tigation by the Jackson County Sher- interesting area, and we kept saying whose territory included northeast- charge against Myers at press time; iff’s Office and the Holton Police while we were down there, ‘This just ern Kansas, decided to step down, no documentation was available yet Department, Morse said. reminds us of the Town Square at and Harold took over that position. home,’” Jan Hodge said. “When we Although many of their family came home, we kind of discussed it and friends thought it was “a step with a few people, and we knew we down” for Harold, it proved to be a had the ideal setup to replicate that good move for the Hodges — par Civil War veterans focus flavor in Holton. Why don’t we see ticularly for their children, who had how it goes?” been attending Denver schools that Even though it’s known today as had been “going through a difficult of Holton cemetery tour Fall Fest, the annual event that the time,” Jan said. Hodges inspired still draws large “He thought it would get us back By Ali Holcomb ing cemeteries in their communities crowds to the Square. But the cou closer to our families,” she said of After the Civil War, the state of and researching obituaries in order ple, who moved to Holton in the Harold’s plan to return to north Kansas was a welcoming place for to compile more information about mid-1970s, are known for much eastern Kansas. “We thought it numerous military veterans due the the veterans and their service for an more than that in Holton. would be nice to have the kids back vast farmland available. Many made online database. That’s why the Hodges are being here in a school system that was their homes in Jackson County, “The students have researched honored as part of the Chamber’s more stable, and it did get us closer raised families and pursued their all the Civil War veterans in the two Hall of Fame inductees for 2016, an to our family.” passions after the conclusion of the Hoyt cemeteries and the Mayetta honor that Jan said was “a complete The Hodges threw themselves four-year war. cemetery and most of the Holton surprise.” She’ll be accepting the into community, church and school Holton resident Jan Hodge stands in the photo above with a The service and life of several of cemetery since we started,” McAl- honors on behalf of herself and Har- involvement, making the decision photo of herself and her late husband, Harold, who will be induct- these veterans will be highlighted ister said. old, who died in 2013, at the annual to open a women’s clothing store on ed into the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Saturday during a special tour of the There are Civil War soldiers from Hall of Fame banquet in February. the north side of the Square in 1979. Fame in February. Behind Hodge is the water fountain installed at Holton Cemetery. almost every state who found their “Harold would have been very, Elkhorn Lake in Rafters Park earlier this year in Harold’s memory, Sponsored by the Jackson County way to Kansas after the war, McAl- very humble about it,” Jan said. “He Continued to Page 14 made possible by a donation from Jan. Photo by Brian Sanders Historical Society and presented by ister said. students from Royal Valley High “Kansas was flooded with Civil School, “Civil War Soldiers and War veterans,” McAlister said. “The Their Stories” will be held at 1:45 Homestead Act allowed them to pur- p.m. at the Holton Cemetery on the chase land very cheap, and the sol- west edge of town. diers had money in their pockets to Commission pondering new home for vehicles Nate McAlister, Royal Valley spend.” Middle School social studies teach- Soldiers from New York, Pennsyl- By Ali Holcomb which was built on Lowell Ave. in neered building to serve as the new (x2). er, said that for the past five years, vania, Kentucky, Ohio, Massachu- The Jackson County Commission- Holton in the 1920s, force some other shop. * 2007 Caterpillar motor grader as seventh-grade students have been setts, Illinois, Michigan and more, in ers are considering whether to invest county departments to seek mechan- The new shop would be located (x2). studying the Civil War, they’ve been almost every division of the Union in the construction of a new shop to ic services elsewhere locally. A few between the county recycling center * 2008 Komatsu motor grader. assigned a Jackson County veteran military, found their way to Kansas. better maintain county vehicles and smaller departments, however, con- and the bridge yard on the east edge * 2011 John Deere motor grader to research as part of the Kansas His- “There aren’t a lot of southerners equipment. tinue to have their vehicles serviced of town, it was reported. (x2). torical Society’s “Sleeping Heroes” who migrated here, but there are a While the current shop is primar- at the county shop, it was noted. The following is a list of vehicles * 2010 Caterpillar wheel loader project. few,” he said. ily used to work on road and bridge During a recent tour of the current and large equipment owned by Jack- (x2). As part of the project, students department equipment and vehicles, shop, it was noted that half of the son County. Much of the list was tak- * 2008 Bobcat skid loader. throughout the state have been visit- the commissioners have expressed a road and bridge department equip- en from a Jan. 1 inventory and may * 2010 Bobcat skid loader. Continued to Page 5 desire to build a new shop to expand ment is unable to be repaired indoors have been adjusted since then. * 2007 Bomag roller. Road, bridge and shop: mechanic services to the more than because the entrances to the bays are * 1988 Caterpillar loader. TUESDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: 100 pieces of equipment and vehicles too small. * 2012 Caterpillar motor grader. * 1992 Caterpillar loader. the county owns. The commissioners are accepting * 2010 Caterpillar motor grader * 1999 Caterpillar loader. CONSIDERABLY CLOUDY, HIGH OF 58 The commissioners have stated bids to construct a 125-foot long by (x3). Look for the complete forecast on page 2. that restrictions at the current shop, 80-foot wide, all metal, pre-engi- * 2008 Caterpillar motor grader Continued to Page 14
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THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015, PAGE 2 DISTRICT COURT NEWS Traffic mortgage; granted. and court costs. on 12 months probation and assessed Hayley J. Anderson, transporting Filed Pulmonary and Sleep Associates court costs. an open container, $336. Barbara J. Bowman vs. Fred Ivey, P.A. vs. Sheena Winsea, seeking State of Kansas vs. Paula A. Michael R. Bell, driving under the seeking reopening of small claims judgment of $1,383.83 plus interest Lewellyn, Berryton, possession of influence of alcohol and/or drugs, di court case. and court costs. oxycodone; sentenced to 30 months version. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Rhonda Corefirst Bank and Trust N.A. vs. imprisonment, suspended; placed on Eva Castillo, speeding, $183. R. Hinton, unknown spouse of Rhon George W. Cushinberry Jr., seeking 18 months probation and assessed Brad A. Emerson, driving while da R. Hinton and unknown occupant, judgment of $165 plus interest and court costs. license cancelled, suspended or re seeking judgment of $68,039.61 plus court costs. Filed voked, $495. interest, court costs and foreclosure Portfolio Recovery Associates State of Kansas vs. Karen M. Devin M. Lewis, no seat belt, $10. of mortgage. L.L.C. vs. Cassie Crain, seeking Brown, Topeka, battery, disorderly Michael L. Lindstrom, registration Jackson County Sheriff’s De judgment of $632.98 plus interest conduct. violation, $158. partment vs. $2,257 U.S. currency, and court costs. State of Kansas vs. Jessica D. Alisha M. Quigley, no proof of in notice of pending forfeiture filed. Baker, Holton, disorderly conduct, surance, $408. intoxicated pedestrian. Kimberly L. Wheeldon, no proof Criminal State of Kansas vs. Mark A. Poort, of insurance, $408. Limited Civil Dispositions Hoyt, possession of marijuana, pos Howard E. With, driving while Filed State of Kansas vs. Irma A. Gar session of drug paraphernalia, crimi license cancelled, suspended or re Kevin S. Shankland vs. Maria Ve cia, Topeka, possession of drug para nal use of weapons. voked, no proof of insurance, $528. loz, Jose Veloz, Anjelo Veloz, Amber phernalia, no proof of insurance, State of Kansas vs. Robert Wor Veloz and Gabriel Fernandez, seek child restraint violation; sentenced to thington Jr., Topeka, distribution or ing eviction of defendants from rent one year in jail, suspended; placed on possession with intent to distribute Civil al property plus judgment of back 12 months probation and fined $360 heroin or methamphetamine, or in Dispositions rent and court costs. plus court costs. the alternative, possession of meth The Bank of New York Mel Denison State Bank vs. Kiley L. State of Kansas vs. Michelle K. amphetamine, possession of mari lon Trust Company N.A., formerly Brese and Timothy Swift, seeking Blasdel, Topeka, theft; sentenced to juana, possession of drug parapher known as The Bank of New York judgment of $1,946.71 plus interest one year in jail, suspended; placed nalia. Trust Company N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Conrad Olson, Sue Olson, State of Kansas, Department of Labor, Denison State Unemployment rate declines here Bank and unknown occupant, sought judgment of $53,308.83 plus inter The unemployment rate in Jack Not seasonally adjusted figures n Jefferson County: 3.6 percent est, court costs and foreclosure of son County declined from August show Kansas gained 10,200 private in September, 4.2 percent in August to September, according to figures sector jobs since last year, or 0.9 per and 4.2 percent in September 2014. released recently by the Kansas De cent. Kansas nonfarm jobs increased n Marshall County: 2.2 percent partment of Labor. by 8,200, a 0.6 percent increase since in September, 2.9 percent in August Non-seasonally adjusted figures September 2014. Since August, pri and 2.7 percent in September 2014. Arrests made from the Labor Department showed vate sector jobs decreased by 3,000, n Nemaha County: 2.1 percent that only 237 members of the coun or 0.3 percent. However, the state in September, 2.8 percent in August in county ty’s 7,243-member labor force were gained 19,800 total nonfarm jobs and 2.6 percent in September 2014. out of work in September, resulting over the month, or 1.4 percent. n Pottawatomie County: 3 percent The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of in a 3.3-percent jobless rate. The rate “The construction industry con in September, 3.9 percent in August was down from August’s 3.8-percent tinues to be a major contributor to and 3.4 percent in September 2014. fice has reported the following ar n rests: posting, as well as last September’s growth in the state, both in jobs and Shawnee County: 3.8 percent On Oct. 8, Austun Wing, 24, jobless rate of 3.7 percent. hourly wages. Due to strong growth in September, 4.4 percent in August Topeka, was arrested on a criminal Elsewhere, the state’s September in specialty trade contractors, con and 4.4 percent in September 2014. warrant on charges of forgery and seasonally adjusted unemployment struction jobs have increased by 9.5 The city of Topeka reported a BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! theft. rate was 4.4 percent, down from 4.6 percent over the year and average 4.2-percent jobless rate for Sep On Oct. 8, Robin Welker, 34, percent in August and up from 4.3 hourly wages have increased by 6 tember, down from 4.7 percent in Topeka, was arrested on charges of percent in September 2014. percent,” said Emilie Doerksen, a August and 4.8 percent the previous You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! driving under the influence of alco Seasonally adjusted figures show labor economist for the Department September. The Topeka Metropolitan hol and/or drugs and transporting an Kansas gained 10,100 private sector of Labor. Service Area (MSA), consisting of open container. jobs since last year, or 0.9 percent. Kansas’ non-seasonally adjusted Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, Shawnee Call Allen, Shannon, Errin or David On Oct. 8, Kevin Thompson, Kansas nonfarm jobs increased by unemployment rate in September and Wabaunsee counties, noted 3.8 50, Topeka, was arrested on a traf 8,700, or 0.6 percent, since Septem was 3.8 percent, down from 4.5 per percent unemployment in Septem at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 fic warrant on a charge of failure to ber 2014. Since last month, Kansas cent in August and down from 4.2 ber, down from 4.4 percent reported appear. gained 4,200 seasonally adjusted percent one year ago. Area counties both in August and last September. and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! On Oct. 8, Albert Murata, 45, private sector jobs, or 0.4 percent. and their non-seasonally adjusted There were 10,993 initial claims Horton, was arrested on a charge of The state gained 4,900 seasonally unemployment rates are listed below for unemployment benefits in Sep adjusted total nonfarm jobs since by county. tember, down from 11,237 in August aggravated battery and on a criminal n warrant on a charge of motion to re August. Atchison County: 5.7 percent and up from 10,978 in September voke bond. “Kansas economic conditions in September, 6.6 percent in August 2014. There were 57,687 continued Saturday, moved in the right direction, with the and 5.8 percent in September 2014. claims in September, down from On Oct. 8, Todd Gouge, 43, To n peka, was arrested on a traffic war unemployment rate dropping to 4.4 Brown County: 3.5 percent in 74,176 the previous month and down Oct. 31 rant on a probation violation charge. percent this month. Unemployment September, 4.4 percent in August from 68,335 in September 2014. claims remained low, and the private and 3.4 percent in September 2014. Data provided is preliminary and On Oct. 8, Lawrence Cohan, n 5:30 p.m.- 24, Hoyt, was arrested on a criminal sector added more than 10,000 jobs Doniphan County: 4 percent subject to monthly revisions and an warrant on a charge of failure to ap over the year,” Kansas Labor Secre in September, 4.7 percent in August nual benchmarks by the Bureau of 8:30 p.m. pear. Cohan was also arrested on a tary Lana Gordon said. and 3.9 percent in September 2014. Labor Statistics. second criminal warrant on a charge of aggravated failure to appear. VFW Post 1367 On Oct. 9, Jarrod Ogden, 41 U.S. Hwy. 75 & 5th St., Holton, KS Mayetta, was arrested on charges Nemaha County of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and pos The following reports were re ficers on a charge of domestic bat bench warrants on charges of failure Holton Community Hospital Auxiliary session of marijuana. leased in recent days by the Nemaha tery. Gentz was released Oct. 14 on to appear. Bond is set at $10,000 on On Oct. 10, Daniel Simon Jr., County Sheriff’s Department. $1,500 OR bond with court set for each warrant. Arrests 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 17. n Chelsea N. Sauer, 27, Seneca, Annual Soup & Pie Luncheon 19, Mayetta, was arrested on a traf n n fic warrant on a charge of failure to Lawrence Coan was released Jamira S. Harness, 30, Topeka, was arrested Oct. 15 by sheriff’s of Wednesday, Oct. 28 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. appear. Oct. 8 on $2,000 surety bond with was arrested Oct. 13 by sheriff’s of ficers on a Nemaha County warrant court set for 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17. ficers on a charge of driving while li on a charge of felony theft. Sauer On Oct. 10, Marlene Baldwin, n E.U.M. Family Life Center 36, Horton, was arrested on a charge Anthony R. Newcomb, 24, Sa cense cancelled/suspended/revoked. remains in custody with bond set at 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, Kan. of theft and contributing to a child’s betha, was arrested Oct. 12 by sher Harness remains in custody with $5,000. The warrant was issued from misconduct. iff’s officers on a Nemaha County bond set at $750. She is also being a report that on May 6, 2014, Sau Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, On Oct. 11, Julie Schalansky, warrant for probation violation. held on failure to appear warrants is er took without permission a horse Cheesy Potato Soup 31, Topeka, was arrested on charges Newcomb was released Oct. 15 on sued by Brown County ($800 bond) trailer valued at more than $1,000 of driving under the influence of al $5,000 surety bond with court set for and Jackson County ($1,000 bond). from 2171 N Road, Seneca. & Lots of Homemade Pies 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 29. n JoAnn B. Garascia, 38, Topeka, n Justin Sauer, 25, Seneca, was cohol and/or drugs and transporting n an open container. David R. Gentz, 41, Centralia, was booked into Nemaha County Jail arrested Oct. 15 by sheriff’s officers Eat In or Carry Out • Free Will Donation On Oct. 11, Trevor Kelley, 23, was arrested Oct. 13 by sheriff’s of on Oct. 14 on two Nemaha County on a Nemaha County warrant on a BAKE SALE • DRAWINGS-$1 Tickets • SEE YOU THERE! Topeka, was arrested on charges of Continued to Page 3 possession of marijuana and posses sion of illegal drug paraphernalia. On Oct. 11, Jordan Henderson, ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION 23, Topeka, was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and pos Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 • 10 a.m. session of illegal drug parapherna lia. Auction Site: Community Center, Corning, KS On Oct. 11, Marvin Griffith, 32, 75 Acres m/l in Nemaha County, Kansas Holton, was arrested on a charge of Legal description: W 1/2, NW 1/4 of S12, T05, R12E driving under the influence of alco Property location: 1 mile south of Corning, KS on Hwy. 63 hol and/or drugs. TRACT 1: 2.08 acre tract includes 2-3 BR, 1 BA home built in 1934. Family room On Oct. 12, James Fleming, addition in 1980. Outbuildings include a 20’ x 23’ two-car garage, 34’ x 60’ metal 38, Topeka, was arrested on a traf fic warrant on a charge of motion to clad barn, 10’ x 41’ storage shed, small grain bin and other small outbuildings. revoke probation. Rural water on property. TRACT 2: 73.3 acres M/L currently in brome hayground and balance in pasture w/pond. FSA reports 29.6 DCP cropland acres. 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MEMORIES MEMORIESTHE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015, PAGE 3 MEMORIES SeptemberMEMORIES sales tax collections Compiled from the Holton Recorder archives by Kendra McClain to county road and bridge adminis- Kansas Rural-Urban Art Program, down sharply in county, cities 5 Years Ago trator Roy Hallauer, would include John F. Helm, chairman of the pro- Week of Oct. 25-31, 2010 th n moving the 150 Road intersection gram, said last week. Helm said that September sales tax collections in Jackson County Jefferson County (1 percent): $99,739.47, north to a hill where an overpass much of the credit for the success of and its two cities that levy a municipal sales tax are $93,840.96, down 5.9 percent. Holton resident Freda Galer’s could MEMORIESbe easily constructed over the the show is due to the efforts of Mrs. n down significantly from last year’s collections, ac- Nemaha County (1 percent): $111,411.19, volunteer efforts began in earnest in four-lane highway. Tom Shupe and Margaret Hund, Holton little more than a decade ago, cording to figures recently released by the Kansas $152,949.08, up 37.3 percent. who were in charge of local arrange- Department of Revenue. n Pottawatomie County (1 percent): $386,592.91, but it’s the work she’s done with a ments. myriad of organizations and events 25 Years Ago The county, which has levied a 1.4-percent sales $407,656.35, up 5.4 percent. Two high school homecom- tax since January 2013, collected $110,110.10 in sales n Shawnee County (1.15 percent): $2,759,244.43, that have earned her a place in the Week of Oct. 25-31, 1990 ing queens were crowned over the Holton/Jackson County Chamber MEMORIEStaxes for September, it was reported. That amount was $1,217,783.60, down 55.9 percent. weekend of Oct. 23, it was reported. n of Commerce’s Hall of Fame. Gal- down 23 percent from the county’s September 2014 Wabaunsee County (1.5 percent): $58,634.61, When they enter the election Pat Murphy was crowned homecom- collection of $143,012.76. For the fiscal year to date $54,596.97, down 6.9 percent. er will be recognized as the Hall of booths on Nov. 6, Holton voters will ing queen of Holton High School, n Fame’s Volunteer of the Year, it has (FYTD) of July through September, this year’s col- Atchison city (1 percent): $118,451.58, decide whether the city hall should and Marilyn Hubach was crowned lection of $374,943.43 was 10.1 percent less than the $117,452.10, down 0.8 percent. been announced. be rebuilt. The city offices have op- Denison High School’s homecom- n It has been a year since the Royal MEMORIES$416,927.79 collected in FYTD 2014, it was noted. Effingham (1 percent): $2,028.80, $1,820.76, erated from an office development ing queen. Holton’s 0.75-percent sales tax, in effect since down 10.3 percent. Valley seventh-graders, now eighth on the east side of the Square since On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the Holton n graders, started the project to rename April 2014, collected $38,975.29 this past Septem- Hiawatha (1 percent): $56,857.03, $56,039.70, a fire damaged the former city hall Chamber of Commerce agreed to ber, down 24.9 percent from the September 2014 down 1.4 percent. a portion of U.S. Highway 75 the on Feb. 11, 1989. If approved by the back the women’s chamber of com- n “Lane Freedom Trail.” As of Oct. collection of $51,893.84. The FYTD 2015 collection Highland (1 percent): $4,456.49, $3,318.58, voters, the bond issue will finance merce in its project of placing flower marked an 8.9 percent decrease from FYTD 2014, down 25.5 percent. 10, 2010, the goal of $3,330 neces- construction of a new building at the baskets on the white way poles in n sary for the signs has been met. MEMORIESwhen $151,928.43 was collected, compared to this Horton (1 percent): $11,900.36, $9,351.04, down site of the former city hall. Holton’s business district. The wom- Holton pharmacist Joseph Gil- year’s $138,482.11. 21.4 percent. Holton USD 336 is getting into the en said that when the first phase of And in Mayetta, where a 1-percent sales tax has n Marysville (1.6 percent): $113,536.94, liland has received the prestigious cable television business. An agree- the project is complete, they will National Community Pharmacists been in effect since July 2011, the September col- $121,081.64, up 6.6 percent. ment approved by the board of edu- ask businessmen to place planters in lection of $1,340.67 was 27.4 percent less than the n Onaga (1 percent): $6,593.93, $5,684.63, down Association Leadership Award, it has cation will provide the district with front of their stores and plant them been reported. Gilliland will serve as September 2014 total of $1,847.30. For FYTD 2015, 13.8 percent. access to four channels from a new with flowers. the total of $3,860.89 was 16.6 percent less than the n Oskaloosa (1 percent): $15,223.34, $9,242.99, the 2011 Kansas KPhA president. “wireless” able company. District Gary Bell of Holton has been FYTD 2014 collection of $4,627.30, it was reported. down 39.3 percent. access to the channels means that the MEMORIESStatewide, the September total of $76,805,583.02 n Perry (0.5 percent): $6,639.08, $6,175.74, down chosen to join the Holton/Jackson district may tape school events such marked a 3.8 percent improvement over the Sep 7 percent. County Chamber of Commerce Hall as plays, concerts, games or board Send us your n of Fame, it has been announced. tember 2014 total of $73,985,349.50. The FYTD 2015 Rossville (1 percent): $9,051.56, $9,280.35, up meetings then televise those events collection of $224,820,868.83 was 2.1 percent more 2.5 percent. over an educational channel to cable school news! than the FYTD 2014 collection $229,574,571.83, ac- n Sabetha (1 percent): $34,584.14, $33,592.75, subscribers. cording to the Department of Revenue. down 2.9 percent. 10 Years Ago The football game on Friday, Oct. Scholarships,MEMORIES graduations, awards n September sales tax collections in area counties Saint Marys (1 percent): $20,699.40, $20,223.07, Week of Oct. 25-31, 2005 19 was only the second meeting for — any academic achievement and and cities are listed below by municipality, sales tax down 2.3 percent. Holton and Jackson Heights schools, recognition is news worth publishing. rate, September 2014 collection, September 2015 col- n Seneca (1 percent): $58,927.58, $48,014.53, Royal Valley elementary students so there was plenty of excitement to Send The Recorder the information lection and percentage change. down 18.5 percent. will receive a “Passport to Fitness” go around. Added to the excitement about your student’s achievements. n Atchison County (1.25 percent): $172,291.25, n Topeka (1.5 percent): $3,213,596.19, as the result of a recent grant award was the fact that representatives of Bring the news to the office at 109 $173,411.22, up 0.7 percent. $3,274,352.15, up 1.9 percent. to the district. The grant will provide ESPN were on site to film the action. W. FourthMEMORIES St. in Holton; mail to The n Brown County (1.5 percent): $144,183.82, n Valley Falls (1 percent): $8,456.46, $8,749.87, $78,807 over two years for develop- The game was hard-fought, with the Recorder, P.O. Box 311, Holton, KS $141,359.85, down 2 percent. up 3.5 percent. ment of a health and fitness program final score of 26-19 with Holton the 66436; fax the news to (785) 364- n Doniphan County (1 percent): $43,120.29, n Westmoreland (1 percent): $3,889.11, $4,286.80, at USD 337, it was reported. victor. The Jackson Heights feature 3422; call (785) 364-3141; or e-mail $48,820.28, up 13.2 percent. up 10.2 percent. Funds raised during a recent bake will appear on ESPN’s “Scholastic [email protected] sale to benefit the Heart of Jackson Sports America” on Nov. 11 and 16. Humane Society were matched by Both the Jackson heights girls and the Modern Woodmen recently. The boys cross country teams won class funds will be used to build a chain 2A-1A state championship trophies Nemaha County... link fence for dog runs at the humane on Saturday, Oct. 27. The girls won society’s shelter in Holton. their third state title (all three were Continued from Page 2 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The bridge along old U.S. High- won under coach Lyle Alley), and charge of giving a worthless check. n Dagan K. Solberg, 20, Sabetha, way 75 about four miles south of the boys won their first-ever state Sauer was released on $320 cash bond was arrested Oct. 20 by Sabetha po- Holton will be replaced with a new championship by 29 points. with court set for 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 17. lice on a Nemaha County Warrant on one. The old bridge, which was built n Jeremy George was released a charge of probation violation. Sol- in 1925, is 19 feet wide and 74 feet Oct. 16 on time served. berg remains in custody with bond long. The new bridge will be 28 feet 50 Years Ago n Jason E. Rudin, 26, Sabetha, set at $14,019.35. Trick-or-Treat wide and 131 feet long, it was re- Week of Oct. 25-31, 1965 was arrested Oct. 16 by sheriff’s offi- n Kala F. Brown, 23, Goff, was ported. cers on two Nemaha County warrants arrested Oct. 20 by sheriff’s officers at Vintage Park! This week marks the five-year Montgomery Ward & Company on charges of failure to appear. Bond on a Nemaha County failure to ap- 410 Juniper Dr. - Holton anniversary of the opening of the will open a catalog sales agency in is set at $500 cash for each warrant. pear warrant. Brown was released 36-unit Holton Plains Apartments Holton on Nov. 4, it has been an- n Casey M. Eastman, 21, Seneca, later that day on $500 cash bond with complex. nounced. The local catalog agency was arrested Oct. 19 by sheriff’s of- court set for 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 24. Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31 A bidder has been chosen for the will be located on the north side of ficers on a charge of criminal damage Incidents 5-9 pm much-anticipated highway project the Square in the building formerly to property. Eastman was released n Sheriff’s officers responded to in Jackson County that will cre- occupied by the Ogilvie Rexall Oct. 20 on $500 surety bond with an Oct. 16 report of a motorcycle ate a new exchange at the intersec- Store. court set for 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 24. parked in a barn on private property tion of U.S. Highway 75 and 150th The District Exhibition of Ama- n Mayra A. Martinez, 22, Seneca, at 564 Kansas Highway 9, Centra 785-364-5051 Road. This is the busy intersection teur Art held in Holton earlier this was arrested Oct. 19 by sheriff’s of- lia, which did not have the property near Mayetta that leads to Harrah’s month was by far the finest in quality ficers on a charge of domestic battery. owner’s permission to be there. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Casino. and the largest in size of any show Martinez was released later that day motorcycle was towed and will re The scope of the project, according held in northeast Kansas under the on $500 OR bond with court set for main impounded until ownership documentation can be produced. Accidents n At about 1:40 p.m. on Oct. 12, FARM LAND AUCTION Kellie N. Bertot, 26, Seneca, was Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 • 9 a.m. driving a 2005 Nissan east on K-9 when she swerved to miss two dogs Rossville Community Center in the road about half a mile from Section Line Road in Wetmore, and 420 Main St., Rossville, KS the Nissan went off the roadway, sideswiping a road sign. Damage was 78.52 acres (more or less) of all estimated at more than $1,000. Veterans Day n tillable land located in Northwest Edward L. Farrell, 56, Axtell, was driving a 2008 Peterbilt tractor Shawnee County at NW 86th St. pulling a trailer east on K-9 at about 11:10 a.m. on Oct. 14 when the truck & NW Davis Road. left the right side of the roadway and overturned, with more than $1,000 in Darrell Simnitt damage resulting. Farrell was later Countrywide Realty, Inc. 2015 taken by private vehicle to Nemaha 785-231-0374 Valley Community Hospital for treat- Honoring Those Who Have Served! ment. www.simnittauction.com EXAMPLE The Holton Recorder will “In Memory” print a Special Salute to or “Honoring” Veterans Section! The Salutes will be two inches wide by four inches tall and will include a picture. Salutes will have headings of “Honoring” or “In Memory.”
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The Halloween Benghazi Committee inter- curity for the Benghazi com- Parade will be held in the afternoon. viewed Democratic presiden- pound about 600 times leading The little guys are darling. After tial candidate Hillary Clin- up to the attacks, yet Secretary school, they can hit the stores on the of State Clinton said she knew Square that feature the trick or treat ton on Thursday for several signs. Store owners: Remember, it’s hours. nothing about those requests. best to offer only wrapped store- Clinton was U.S. Secretary We really don’t know what bought candy. of State at the time of the ter- to believe regarding Clinton’s Because of the grant that the rorist attacks on the doomed lengthy testimony during the Chamber received for Second Satur- Benghazi committee hearing days, downtown has had to do some Benghazi, Libya diplomatic juggling. To promote Christmas in compound. Thursday. While the Repub- Holton, downtown has opted to pro- U.S. Libyan Ambassador lican Party members of the mote the Thanksgiving and Christ- Chris Stevens was murdered committee sparred with Clin- mas season earlier, starting on Nov. by Islamic militants on Sept. ton on the smallest of details, 14. it appeared the Democratic Nov. 14 Second Saturday: Parade 11, 2012. of Lights at 6 p.m. with Santa arriv- Stevens was the first U.S. members of the committee ing, followed by the lighting of the ambassador murdered since wanted her autograph, or bet- Square at 6:30 p.m. Santa will be 1979. Also murdered in the ter yet a plum ambassador ap- available for pictures at the Court- Benghazi attacks was U.S. pointment themselves should house after the parade. Clinton be elected president. Local stores will be displaying Foreign Service Information merchandise for your Thanksgiving Officer Sean Smith. Somewhere along the line, celebrations and a note of thanks to Several hours after the first during the Benghazi commit- you for your support throughout the attack, a second assault tar- tee’s investigative work, it was year. Some will display old items geted a different compound discovered that Secretary of from the past outside and in for your State Clinton had had an alter- viewing. Also, there will be a sneak about one mile away from the peak at Christmas décor and gift Benghazi compound, killing native computer server system Odom or Pitino: Who’s suffering most? ideas. two CIA contractors, Tyrone installed in the basement of her By Glenn Mollette tape in order to jumpstart a career. tino had anything to do with the ar- Nov. 28 is Small Business Satur- S. Woods and Glen Doherty. home. Some of her computer Lamar Odom’s drug overdose In reality, Odom can once again fly rangement of such shenanigans nor day, which promotes shopping at work and emails were saved and weekend frolic in a Las Vegas high. did he know anything about them. home. Ten other people were also in- Second Saturday, Dec. 12: Holton jured in the attacks. on the government’s highly- house of prostitution made national I don’t see this happening for Rick The prostitute has stated that secure computer server while headlines. Pitino of the University of Louisville she never saw Pitino at any of the Homes Tour. Santa will be at the It was initially reported that News reports Cardinal basketball team. events. Hutchins Building on the west side the Benghazi attacks were a some of her computer work indicate that Andre McGee, a graduate assis- Things are different in Louisville of the Square from 9 a.m. until noon, spontaneous protest triggered was saved exclusively on her Odom is better tant basketball coach for Louisville, than they are in Las Vegas or Hol- then again from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. personal computer server in and that his di- who has moved on to another team, lywood. If coach Pitino is beheaded Some shops will be open late, and by an anti-Muslim video on luminaries will be on the Square. YouTube called “Innocence of the basement of her home. vorce to Khloe is accused of arranging prostitutes because of Andre McGee’s horren- Clinton’s motivation to set Kardashian has for incoming basketball recruits. dously bad judgment, then this will The Holton Home Tour houses Muslims.’’ been called off. Crazy stuff has been written probably be the end of his hall of will be McKee, Meerpohl, Cope- Later, it was reported there up her own computer server in They are going about McGee by one of the prosti- fame basketball career. land, Spohn and Clements. was no such protest triggered the basement of her home has to give it a sec- tutes whose name I will not mention And while Odom allegedly blew The benefit for moving Santa and never been explained. Nation- ond chance. in a book I will not mention. The $75,000 in a hotel brothel, he will the Christmas downtown celebration by the video and the attacks from the Friday after Thanksgiving were premeditated. al security officials say such If I were a prostitute alleges that she did strip- probably come back with several a practice by a high-ranking betting man, I per parties arranged by McGee for million. to Nov. 14 is that the building lights At the time of the Beng- would wager incoming freshman player recruits McGee allegedly spent $10,000 on will be on for Thanksgiving. It’s a hazi attacks, President Barack government official obviously there is some sort and that she and her daughters were the Louisville prostitutes. It could beautiful site for people visiting, Obama was just a few weeks could put the high-ranking of- of weird new reality show in the mix allegedly paid money by McGee to put U of L on probation, cost Pitino just going through and I hope for ficial and the country itself for both persons that will rake in engage in sexual acts with some of his multi-million basketball contract you, too, all month long and through away from re-election day. Did December. Santa pictures will be that have anything to do about both at risk of being hacked by several million dollars. the players. and sour the entire season for the foreign governments. Huh? How is that even possible? I’ve seen Pitino on television and Louisville cardinal basketball team able to be received a little earlier for how the Benghazi attacks were In the crazy mixed up world of he does not look good. Pitino and or even several seasons. your mailing list for Christmas, and described to the press? Today, Nothing from the Benghazi Hollywood and reality television, most of the people associated with I hope Odom truly recovers and if you forget on Nov. 14, you can many people believe so. committee’s interview with it seems that there are no scruples the Cardinal team swear they know that maybe his life will start a posi- have them taken again on Dec. 12. It Clinton Thursday made her when it comes to sanity. nothing of the allegations. Pitino tive upward direction. I can only will help you get in the mood for the It was revealed at the Beng- holiday season without the rush and hazi committee hearing that look presidential, in my opin- Is there really a chance that Lamar has demanded that McGee come hope that Louisville’s nightmare ion. With Clinton, it seems, Odom will live happily ever after? forward, come clean and set the re- will eventually end and that Pitino mind-boggling promotions that hap- Secretary of State Clinton told If an average person went through cord straight. He is the only one who and the basketball program can once pen with the bigger counterparts. the media one thing about the you never get the whole truth Odom’s near death scenario with a knows the real story, according to again regain normalcy. Enjoy the Square, even if you attacks but told her family and about anything. national media frenzy attached to it, Pitino. However, when looking at these don’t buy. Just tell the owners how Why is it, however, that he would probably have rather just Sports commentators and radio two different basketball personalities grateful you are that the downtown confidants a very different sto- is here. Forget the word cheap – look ry, admitting they were terror- many Americans seem ready died than face all of the public scru- DJs have been calling for Pitino’s it’s uncertain today who is dying. to give presidential candidate tiny. resignation. Personally I don’t see Note: Glenn Mollette of Washing- for a value, a one of a kind item that ist attacks. It’s a different world though in how a coach can know everything ton, D.C. is an American syndicated you can afford. Please come down- The committee hearing also Clinton a pass on all of these Hollywood. The Kardashians have that is going on with all of his staff columnist and author. He is the au- town on Nov. 14, stroll the Square revealed that Ambassador Ste- shenanigans? David Powls no shame and will cash in on any- and players. thor of 11 books and read in all f50 and enjoy quiet calm, free parking thing even if it means releasing a sex I certainly do not believe that Pi- states. and a beautiful atmosphere! The benefit for the downtown re- tailer – Friday after Thanksgiving is not, anymore, what it was. Black Fri- day has turned into a metamorpho- PLAINS FOLK: Times were lively back in old Medicine Lodge sis of discussing promotions, “get By Jim Hoy into politics instead. One of the most noted bank rob es in the nearby hills, but in their dead; the other three, sentenced to it while you can,” “open the night My last column was about the As a leader of the Populists, “Sock- beries in the Old West occurred in rush to escape their pursuers they death by Judge Lynch, were strung before Thanksgiving and all day on Peace Treaty Pageant in Medicine less” Jerry served two terms in the Medicine Lodge on the last day of ran into the only fence that had been up on a nearby tree by the mob. Thanksgiving.” This idea appeals to Lodge, commemorating the signing U.S. Congress. A Wichita newspaper April in 1884, topped only by the built in that open range country, and What makes this robbery par many, and many will continue with between five southern plains tribes had asserted that Simpson wore no Dalton Gang’s failed attempt to rob that fence forced the robbers into the ticularly notable is that the leader it this year, but downtown Holton and the U.S. Government that oc socks, but instead of taking offense two banks simultaneously in Cof only box canyon in the Red Hills. of the gang was Henry Brown, who will not compete. We can’t. Holton curred at the convergence of Elm Simpson accused his political oppo- feyville. The assault on the Medi Trapped in the bottom of the canyon, was at that time the town marshal of stores will set their own hours on Creek and the Medicine River in nent of wearing silken hose, which cine Valley Bank was also botched, rising waters from a heavy rain storm the cowtown of Caldwell some 75 Black Friday. 1867. earned him both his nickname and the robbers leaving behind two dead forced the robbers to surrender. miles to the east. This gives you an idea of what is Every three the support of the working poor. bankers and all the money. They were taken back to town, Times were lively back in old going on downtown. Hope to see years the town of Undoubtedly the only resident The gunshots from the bank that photographed, and thrown into jail. Medicine Lodge. many of you. Thank you. Medicine Lodge of Medicine Lodge to achieve inter killed the bankers attracted towns That night a lynch mob forced its Note: Jim Hoy of Emporia is co- Rogette Branam commemorates national fame (or infamy, depending men, who immediately gave chase. way into the jail. The leader of the author of the Plains Folk column. Holton that event with on your attitude about whiskey) was The four bandits had left fresh hors- gang made a run for it and was shot a pageant, but Carry A. Nation, who indeed did there is much carry not only her state but the entire more to Medi- nation into prohibition. cine Lodge his- Some years ago we were visiting tory than the the Australian National Museum in LETTER: Library’s treaty. In fact, it Canberra, and there on the wall in an recent book would be diffi- exhibit on gold mining was a photo- cult to find any graph of a tent saloon sporting a large sale appreciated town of its size that has a more ex- wooden sign that read: “All Nations citing past. Welcome Except Carry.” The saloon Medicine Lodge lies just east of keeper might not have originated the Dear editor, the Red Hills (or Gypsum Hills, or slogan, but it was the first time I had I went to the book sale at the li- just plain Gyp Hills), and it is ranch- seen it. brary recently. ing and cowboy country. Since 1988 Prohibition was a noble experi I got seven books for $5. That’s a the Kansas Championship Ranch ment of humanitarian intent, which bargain and one of the books is a dic- Rodeo has been held at the arena just Carry promoted vigorously with her tionary with pictures, which makes west of the pageant grounds. hatchet when attacking saloons, but it interesting, and another one is a A little over 100 years earlier, a human nature doomed it to failure. thesaurus. settler from Jackson County moved It has often been said that you can I hope I spelled that right. Anyway, down to Medicine Lodge to take up preach and promote morality, but the next time the library has a book stock raising. Unfortunately the win- you can’t legislate it, a lesson that sale, go to it. You’ll get your mon- ter of 1886, as it did for ranchers all seems hard for societies to learn. At ey’s worth! through the Great Plains, wiped out any rate, Carry Nation of Medicine Paul Cappleman his herd, and Jerry Simpson went Lodge is a household name. Muscotah
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County Editor: Ali Holcomb Phone ______Single copy, $1. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. For information Sports Editor: Kelly Breckunitch E-Mail ______about online only subscriptions, go to holtonrecorder.net. Advertising Design: Leslie Paine Even when it upsets and overwhelms us, Business Office: Kendra McClain truth above all. & Michael Powls THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015, PAGE 5 Cemetery tour... Continued from Page 1 them to work on,” he said. “I don’t Fleshman One of the more unique discover think we realized how many Civil Elizabeth Jane “Beth” Flesh ies the students found in their years of War veterans we had here. It’s amaz man, 61, Holton, passed away research was a nine-year-old named ing to find out who came here to live Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at St. James Wash, who enlisted with the out the rest of their lives. They all Francis Hospital in Topeka. colored troops during the war in have their own story.” Beth was born Dec. 8, 1953, at Kentucky, McAlister said. Wash is So far, the students have researched Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of buried in the Mayetta Cemetery. more than 100 Civil War veterans. In Robert E. and Evelyn E. Turner “No one has been able to discred the next few years, McAlister said Gleason. She was raised in Den it the students’ research on him,” that seventh-grade students will con ver and moved to Kansas in the McAlister said of Wash. tinue to complete their research of early ‘80s. She had lived in Es During Saturday’s tour, 10 to 15 veterans in the Holton Cemetery, as kridge, Wamego, Junction City, freshmen students will share the well as those buried in the northern Ft. Riley, Belvue, St. Marys and “ups and downs” of working on the part of the county. for the past seven years in Holton. project, as well as quick facts about Saturday’s 45-minute program is Beth was a homemaker. some local veterans. free to the public, and participants She was preceded in death by “There were some instances are asked to meet at the cemetery en her parents and a brother, Chip where different names or spellings trance at the corner of Kansas High Gleason. were used, or the person wasn’t bur way 16 and P Road that day. On July 28, 1990, she was ied where we thought they were,” Members of the historical society’s united in marriage to George E. McAlister said. program committee, who helped or Fleshman Jr. at Ft. Riley. He sur One of the notable Civil War vet ganize the event, include Shelly and vives of the home. erans buried in the Holton cemetery Dan Robinson, Layne Hunley and Other survivors include her is Shepard Linscott, who owned Steven Banaka. children, Shelli (Tim) Reed, Park most of the land in Holton at one City, Rob (Tracy) Cripps, God time and was the president of the dard, and Kimberly Fleshman, Banking House of S.K. George (Tina) Fleshman III, Linscott Park, located just off the Guidelines for Brian (Tina) Fleshman and Don Square, is named in his honor. ald Fleshman, all of Delaware, Another soldier, Samuel Segrist, obituaries fought in the Battle of Port Gibson, Ohio; a brother, Arnold Gleason, When submitting obituaries to be Pictured from left to right are members of the AQHYA World Reserve Champion Horse Bowl Holton; two sisters, Bonnie (Bob) the Battle of Champion Hill, the Bat tle of Big Black River, the Siege of printed in The Holton Recorder, we team — Karsen Smith of Hoyt, Rachel Brown of Topeka, MaRyka Smith of Hoyt and Rachel Peter- Deinlein, Holton, and Coila Fink request that obituaries are sent by son and Ryanne Ewell, both of Randolph. Members of the team met while competing against each binder, Eskridge; and 15 grand Vicksburg, the Red River Campaign, the Battle of Sabine Cross Roads and the mortuary or funeral home han other at the Kansas State Horse Bowl contest and wanted to work together. Sponsored by the children. dling the funeral arrangements. Have Kansas Quarter Horse Association, the team made the trip to Oklahoma City in August, and after Memorial services will be held the Battle of Cedar Creek. He was also a bodyguard for President Abra the mortuary or funeral home con several rounds of tough competition, they secured the Reserve Champion title. After the contest, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at St. tact us at (785) 364-3141 or e-mail the team and their coaches, Allesa Ewell and Lisa Smith, visited Remington Park Racetrack. They Marys United Methodist Church. ham Lincoln and reportedly had the night off when Lincoln was assassi [email protected] met with the head trainer of Caldwell Training Stables and enjoyed watching the thoroughbred Inurnment will be held in Valley for more information. horses exercise, touring the barns and asking questions. Submitted photo View Cemetery, St. Marys. nated. Memorial contributions may The founder of The Holton Re- be made to the Humane Society corder, Moses M. Beck is another of Atchison and sent in care of Civil War veteran buried at the Hol Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple ton Cemetery. Beck originally mus Public Notice St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online tered in as a private and mustered out
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday Evening, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. On Location at 210 OHIO, HOLTON, KS at LEGAL: Lot 20 on Ohio Ave., City of Holton, Jackson Co., KS TAXES: 2014-$1125.10; 2015s to be pro-rated Jackson County to the date of closing. TERMS: $3,000 down day of auction & the 1121 W. 7th St., Holton, KS 66436 balance due at closing on or before November 17, 2015. Non-refundable as buyer must have financing in order prior to the auction. No contingencies! DESCRIPTION: A 2-3 BR home on a Thank You 150’x60’ lot. 1,296 sq. ft. New carpet & floor coverings, new kitchen w/updated cabinets, The family of counter top & sink. Home has freshly painted Patricia (Pat) Dibbern McMurphy interior. Range, refrigerator, washer, dryer and would like to thank everyone who 3 new room ACs will stay with the home. Roof made losing Pat a little easier. approx. 7 years old. Wooden deck on back, Thank you to the sta at St. Francis Hospital, oversized single garage & garden spot in back Dr. Herwitts and sta , the HCH emergency yard. The home has been completely gone through & if something needed room sta , and Ann’s Home Health for all of repaired it was done. Wall furnaces & electricity has been checked by a your wonderful care for Pat. Thanks also to qualified contractor. Midland Hospice who were there with all the TITLE INSURANCE & CLOSING: The cost of the title insurance, by care and support until her passing. Alpha Title, will be split equally between Seller & Buyers. Closing will be on Many thanks Pastor Randy Wickham or before Nov. 17, 2015 or when merchantable title can be given. for the touching services, the members of the INSPECTIONS: Any Inspection buyer deems necessary should be Circleville Christian Church for preparing and conducted prior to the auction date, as buyer will be accepting the property in serving the lunch after the services. its “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” condition, including lead-based paint as the home Thank you to everyone that sent cards, prayers, was built prior to 1978. and donated to the memorial fund. An extra Pagel, Inc. Realty & Auction is representing the Sellers. special thank you to Terri Robbins for helping to notify all the JHHS Class of 1982 of Pat’s passing The former Forrest Morris Home and the organization of memorials. Auction conducted by: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Beth Pagel, Broker Ashley Brownell, Jenny (Gary) Brownell, Cassie Wayne Pagel, CAI Auctioneer 785-364-5892 (Lane) Lierz, Ray (Stella) Dibbern, Kenny 785-364-7304 Office 785-364-2456 Aaron Watkins, Auctioneer Dibbern, Carol (Jay) Buehler, Linda (Carl) Walder, 785-305-1404 www.pagelrealtyauction.com and Paul (Sheri) Dibbern. All of your thoughtfulness will always remain in our hearts with our memories of Pat. THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015, PAGE 6 SPORTS Monday
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Holton linemen Brandt Rose (shown in top left photo, at right) and Brandon Lehnherr (second from right) look on as teammate Parker Zeller (middle) tries to stretch forward for a few extra yards late in Friday’s game against Perry-Lecompton. While the offense gradually got rolling, the defense HHS football overcomes early was the story in the second half as Bryson Patch (shown above, at left) and the secondary came up with three interceptions to ice the team’s 28-6 victory over the Kaws. deficit in win over the Kaws Photos by Kelly Breckunitch Like an actual Wildcat, the Holton got a couple first downs and got in a noted the secondary’s work on their football team showed its claws after little bit of a rhythm, I thought most coverage and leverage paid off, as being backed into a corner early in everything clicked pretty well,” the Kaws’ passing game never took Two Cobra runners punch Friday night’s district football game Barta said. flight. against Perry-Lecompton. That run by Baum set-up Holton Bond did eventually try to bring the The Kaws drove inside the inside Perry’s 10-yard line to start Kaws back, but Holton’s secondary Holton 10-yard line twice in their the second quarter and while the came up with three interceptions in ticket to state cross country first two possessions, but the HHS team needed all four plays, Mason the second half. It was a strong effort defense held its opponent to just one Barta eventually took the plunge all-around that could have been even Getting two runners qualified for Alley told Jacobsen to take the lead “I thought that as a team and as touchdown, the only score it would from one yard out to put HHS on the stronger. the state meet, which the Jackson and really set the tone for the team a program we competed at a great give up before recovering on the scoreboard. With the extra point, the “I thought across the board our Heights cross country team did and the coach said he is hoping that level,” Alley said of the regional. way to a 28-6 victory over Perry. home team took a 7-6 lead it would secondary was aggressive, they were over the weekend, is no small feat. Jacobsen’s competitive nature rubs “We feel great about our boys coming “We kind of made some nice not give back. in good position and we got our However, JHHS coach Brad Alley off on the younger runners looking back next year and being able to adjustments after a rough start After forcing a three and out, the hands on a lot of balls,” Barta said. noted his team had even grander ahead to next fall. bounce back and then obviously offensively and defensively and then Wildcats quickly got the ball back “In fact, it’d be nice if we caught the ambitions. While the boys were a team we’re real excited about where our I thought, for three quarters, really and marched right back down the ball just a little better. We had some While female runners Faith somewhat in flux because of their girls are going to go.” played well,” Holton coach Brooks field before stalling inside the red opportunities at picks that we didn’t Little and Hanna Davault will be competitive nature, the girls knew Results from the Class 2A regional Barta said. zone. Perry-Lecompton took over quite catch.” representing the Cobras at the Class what they were from the beginning in Belleville are listed below. Holton received the ball to start on downs, but what a difference the Justin Pool collected the first 2A state meet in Wamego this coming of the season, as there were not Class 2A Regional @ Belleville the game and proceeded to stall field position made. interception and the offense then weekend, Alley said the team was enough female runners to compete Girls team results: after three plays. After a short punt, While the Kaws continued to move turned that into another touchdown hoping to send a larger contingency as a full team. 1. Bennington 30, 2. Wabaunsee Perry-Lecompton was set up with the ball down the field, the visitors’ just before the end of the third as he felt the boys would be in that Those circumstances came to be 50, 3. JCN 78, 4. Washington County good field position at the Wildcats’ drive eventually stalled with Justin quarter, with quarterback Justin mix as a team state qualifier as well. truly unfortunate at the regional meet 89, 5. McLouth 92 32-yard line. Rieschick breaking up a pass on third Rieschick keeping it for a nine-yard The final results illustrated just as the Lady Cobras continued their Girls individual results: Defensively, HHS buckled down down and Wildcat Parker Zeller then to put Holton up 28-6. how close the Cobras were, too, as strong push in the championship 1. K. Johnson (Ben.) 19:11.27, 2. H. and stuffed the Kaws inside the five- recorded a sack on fourth down. Rieschick then forced a turnover the top four teams were in a league meets and would have earned a spot Johnson (Ben.), 3. Schultz (Wab.), 4. yard line and a pass on fourth down Holton took over on its own 39-yard on the Kaws’ next possession of their own. Jackson Heights took at the state meet as a team with just Hess (Wab.), 5. Little (JH) 20:58.52, fell incomplete to thwart Perry- line with just over two minutes left and Bryson Patch illustrated the fourth by 66 points over fifth-place one more runner out this fall. 6. Funk (McL.), 7. McAfee (JCN), Lecompton’s first scoring attempt. in the first half and what followed advantages of working on the tip Washington County and the team As it stands, Little will be heading to 8. Frey (RC), 9. Oliver (Wab.), The Wildcats had trouble getting might have been the decisive blow drill late in the game, picking off a was just nine points behind third- the Class 2A state meet after another 10. Hilbert (Ben.), 13. Davault anything going on offense to get out in Friday’s contest. deflected the pass to get the ball back place Wabaunsee. impressive, fifth-place showing, (JH) 23:13.89, 20. Rieschick (JH) While the Wildcats were aided by for the Wildcats and allow the home while Davault will be joining her 24:50.19, 27. Cattrell (JH) 25:51.88 of the shadow of their own end zone, “We thought maybe we had a shot th though, and punted the ball back to a couple of facemask penalties called team to run out the clock. there even throughout the race,” after taking 13 at the regional in Boys team results: Perry after three unsuccessful plays. on Perry-Lecompton, the team also While the Wildcats may have Alley said. “The top three teams Belleville. Alexis Rieschick just 1. Bennington 53, 2. Republic looked smooth in its execution of the gotten a little comfortable towards barely missed out on qualifying County 61, 3. Wabaunsee 79, 4. In its second drive starting on were really great teams and we were th Holton’s half of the field, the Kaws two-minute offense. the end, Holton still finished the right there with them.” individually, too, finishing 20 in the Jackson Heights 88, 5. Washington would not come away empty. The Following a 10-yard touchdown game strong and a difficult schedule In addition, Westin Jacobsen just race on Saturday. County 154, 6. JCN 162, 7. Valley visitors converted on fourth down run by Mason Barta with 30 seconds seems to now be being dividends in narrowly missed out on qualifying While Alley noted he is disappointed Heights 164, 8. Herington 187, 9. twice in that drive before running left in the first half, putting HHS this tough district. individually, with the sixth best the situation means a competitor Canton-Galva 208 back Cole Kellum capped it off with ahead 13-6, the Wildcats seemed to “It’s certainly made us a better performance (13th overall) of a non- like senior Brianna Cattrell will not Boys individual results: a five-yard touchdown run, giving have all the momentum they would football team,” Barta said. “We’ve team state qualifier, but that still get to compete at the state meet, he 1. Pishny (VH) 17:32.77, 2. Wilber Perry a 6-0 lead. need. had a lot of tough football games this didn’t detract from his impressive noted the team’s performance should (RC), 3. Tharman (Wab.), 4. Funk While Holton lost the battle for field Early in the second half, Baum year and great things are starting to finish this season. open doors for the runners as they (McL.), 5. Koehn (Ben.), 6. Hinerman position early in the game, the war then broke the big play for Holton show up, so we’re hoping it all pays “I think that if Westin practices try to recruit more teammates in the (Hills.), 7. Conklin (Ben.), 8. Hardin was far from over and the Wildcats as he sprinted down the opponent’s off.” two more weeks with us full-time, future. Adding a medal or two at the (VH), 9. Miller (WC), 10. Rundus started gaining some ground late in sideline for a 59-yard touchdown Holton (5-3) moved to 2-0 in district I think he’s probably there. He was state meet wouldn’t hurt their cause (RC), 13. Jacobsen (JH) 18:32.83, the first quarter. that put Holton ahead 21-6. That was play with a win over the Kaws and really turning it on and just needed a either. 19. Firtz (JH) 19:01.91, 22. Chartier Slowly but surely the HHS rushing more than enough of a lead given the now controls its own destiny in the little more training,” Alley said. Little and Davault are preparing (JH) 19:21.43, 25. Mavrovich (JH) attack started to pick up some steam way the defense was playing. regular season finale against Royal Coming so close just adds more to do just that and add one final 19:25.28, 26. Pino (JH) 19:27.1, 34. and the dam seemed to burst when While the defensive front continued Valley. That game will be played in fuel to the fire for next year, though, punctuation mark at the end of an Fund (JH) 19:49.68, 47. Holliday Spencer Baum ran for a first down to put the pressure on and force Perry Holton at 7 p.m. this Friday. as Jacobsen and Lane Holliday were already excellent season, while Alley 21:13.36 on fourth and seven. quarterback Mitchell Bond to tuck Oct. 23, 2015 the lone seniors on the boys team can’t help but be excited for what the “We kind of bobbled the ball the ball and run, there wasn’t much PL: 6-0-0-0—6 this fall. Going into the final week, future holds as well. around a couple times and once we to throw to in the first place. Barta HHS: 0-13-15-0—28 Holton runners end season in Baldwin Panther CC has near misses in Injuries took their toll on the with conditioning in the summer and 72. Coverdale (HHS) 25:05.1 Holton cross country team over the working our way into the season.” course of the season and because Results from the Class 4A regional of that, only two Wildcat runners meet in Baldwin are listed below. regional meet at Leonardville competed at the regional meet in Class 4A Regional @ Baldwin Baldwin over the weekend. Boys team results: While regional competition That is because the top three teams 89, 5. Council Grove 97 1. Baldwin 49, 2. De Soto 55, started with a lot of promise for the packed it in at the top of the final Girls individual results: Alexis Coverdale represented the 3. Hayden 132, 4. Eudora 134, 5. Royal Valley cross country team standings, which is not a bad lesson 1. E. Kettler (Hiaw.) 20:53.22, 2. girls team and Wyatt Marriott ran Tonganoxie 151, 6. Ottawa 171, 7. on Saturday, it came to be defined for the Panthers to take away from Giles (Minn.), 3. Schuette (Sab.), for the boys and while both put it Spring Hill 171, 8. Bishop Miege 194, by what might have been as the the regional meet. 4. Bissell (ACCHS), 5. Puett (RC), all on the line Saturday, the runners 9. Basehor-Linwood 203, 10. Atchison Panthers had some near misses While the competition set an 6. Scholz (ACCHS), 7. Bittner saw their season come to an end on 210, 11. Santa Fe Trail 306, 12. Jeff both individually and as a team that example for future success, Garrett (Ross.), 8. Meyer (Sab.), 9. Gragg Saturday. West 361 brought a close to the 2015 season. Hicks continued to be a role model (Minn.), 10. Williams (Hiaw.), 12. “I think they came out there and Boys individual results: for immediate success as he once Hanshaw (RV) 21:54.79, 18. K. gave the best that they had,” HHS 1. Brenneman (SH) 16:16.22, 2. Letner The girls came the closest to (Bald.), 3. Klemz (Hay.), 4. Schmidt moving on to state, as Royal Valley again had a strong showing at the Thomas (RV) 22:17.92, 19. Gooderl coach Darin Stous said. “Wyatt ran regional, finishing 20th in the field of (RV) 22:25.67, 42. T. Thomas (RV) his top time for the season. Alexis (Hay.), 5. Yates (Ott.), 6. Murillo (DeS.), finished fourth as a team and top 7. Hodge (DeS.), 8. Helm (Bald.), 9. runner Katie Hanshaw finished 12th, almost 80 runners. 25:22.7, 46. Bowden (RV) 26:34.58, was battling through a little injury and she was able to compete and get Bailey (Bald.), 10. Quinly (BM), 72. just one spot away from qualifying “I think he sets a good example,” 47. Koon (RV) 26:34.8, 48. Jimeno- Marriott (HHS) 19:52.66 Pelton said of the sophomore. Dominguez (RV) 26:50.44 through the race.” as an individual. Meanwhile, the nd Girls team results: boys finished eighth and Garrett “There’s not much you have to say Boys team results: Both runners finished 72 in a field 1. Baldwin 39, 2. Atchison 78, 3. Hicks paved the way with a top-20 to Garret when it comes time to race 1. Riley County 41, 2. Council of about 90 competitors and with Tonganoxie 111, 4. Basehor-Linwood finish. or compete and even in practice.” Grove 69, 3. Beloit 97, 4. Silver Lake teams from Baldwin, Tonganoxie 113, 5. De Soto 129, 6. Eudora 142, 7. “I think they performed up to their Nagging injuries may have hindered 137, 5. Hiawatha 146, 6. Sabetha and Atchison at the meet, it was Bishop Miege 156, 8. Spring Hill 169, ability, so I was proud of them,” the team in some cases on Saturday, 158, 7. Riverside 171, 8. Royal clear the level of difficulty would 9. Hayden 254, 10. KC Sumner 272 but runners like Tamo Thomas and Valley 202, 9. St. Marys 256, 10. be raised. Because of that, Stous Girls individual results: RVHS coach Keith Pelton said of his 1. Dick (Bald.) 19:17.81, 2. S. Jaloma runners. Thunder Knoxash fought through it Marysville 259, 11. Nemaha Central said he talked with his runners about and all of the runners either set new 269. 12. Minneapolis 294 running a stronger race and Marriott (Atch.), 3. Honeyman (SFT), 4. Collins Hanshaw, Kiikto Thomas and (DeS.), 5. Allen (BM), 6. Russell (Bald.), Kaytlyn Gooderl all finished in the personal bests or came close to it at Boys individual results: and Coverdale took that advice to heart. 7. Bond (Tong.), 8. Dierks (Sumner), 9. top 20 for the girls and that dynamic the regional meet. 1. Jackson (RC) 17:31.74, 2. Kulp Beiter (Bald.), 10. E. Jaloma (Atch.), helped push Hanshaw to have one The fact that Royal Valley came (RC), 3. Strom (RC), 4. Gerber (SL), Marriott clocked a new personal of her best races of the season. up a little short of their state goals 5. C. Hinton (Riv.), 6. Houk (Hiaw.), best time and while Coverdale was She finished with the sixth-best only seemed to be more motivation 7. T. Hinton (Riv.), 8. Mulligan affected a little more by her injury JH football wins performance of a non-team state for the team at the end of the day, (StM.), 9. Gyuran (CG), 10. K. Cox than expected, she also was trying to qualifier, and the top five move on to as Pelton noted several runners were (Sab.), 20. Hicks (RV) 18:46.91, heed her coach’s advice. After another hot start, the state competition. already talking about working in 40. Wahweotten (RV) 19:59.36, 43. While the season came to a close for Jackson Heights football team rolled For the boys, the level of difficulty the offseason to come back stronger M. Spoonhunter (RV) 20:08.09, 50. a young Holton cross country team, to a 42-7 victory on the road against was raised from the start of the day as next fall. Knoxsah (RV) 20:28.12, 53. Pruyser the fact that there were no seniors on Wabaunsee. With the win, the Cobras The Holton Recorderthe team was has missing coverage two of its top “They’re of all not satisfied,your localand that’s (RV) sports 20:35.24, 69. teams! Broxterman (RV) the squad means the Wildcats could locked up a spot in the Class 2A three runners, Kwaki Spoonhunter a good thing going into next year,” 21:50.03 come back even stronger next fall, playoffs and will now look to close (personal issue) and Ninahii Frisby Pelton said. especially if the runners put in the out a district title against Valley (illness). ResultsLet fromus theknow! Class 3A regional work this offseason. Heights this Thursday at 7 p.m. News Tip? Call“Our 364-3141. guys knew going in it was in LeonardvilleSend your baby’sare listed name, below. birth date “I think it made them grow as Look for more on this game in going to be tough. Having a full Classand place, 3A weight Regional and height, @ and THANKS FOR READING a team by being so young and just Wednesday’s edition of The Holton Wildcat Alexis Coverdale squad there, I thought we’d have a Leonardvillenames of parents, siblings and grand- THE HOLTON getting the experience of running,” Recorder. 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Wildcat Holly Karn (shown above, middle) leaps up to slam an errant Jeff West pass back over the night in Saturday’s sub- state tournament in Holton. While HHS survived against the Tigers, the team couldn’t quite get past Hayden in the championship match, bringing a close to the season. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Holton volleyball comes up a little short Holton’s Regan Baum (shown above, in air) deflects an attack from Hayden during the sub-state championship match. Baum in 4A-DII sub-state championship match made some key plays for the Wildcats, but the team was not quite able to get past Hayden in the end. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Holton’s volleyball team certainly feisty Jeff West squad. that over,” Noel said. numerous substitutions and timeouts, had a daunting task if it wanted After a couple quick kills seemed to An error by Jeff West ended the Holton could do nothing to slow down to make it to the Class 4A-DII wake up Holton, an ace by Shari Riley set 25-14 in Holton’s favor and Hayden’s momentum while everything state tournament, as it hosted top- swung the momentum in the Wildcats’ allowed the Wildcats to move on to a that could go wrong seemed to for ranked Topeka Hayden in sub-state favor and set the tone for a back-and- showdown with Hayden for the sub- Holton. forth match that seemed fitting with state championship. “We know we’re better than that. Lady Panthers fall in competition on Saturday. Holton had no cakewalk getting the season on the line. While Noel said she knew her team We had just proved that we’re better to that match-up either, as the team While the Tigers would take a 15-13 would be up to the task, no match may than that and we just let one point started tournament play against a advantage, outside hitter Hayley have illustrated the rollercoaster ride become two become five become 10,” sub-state semifinals Thompson came through in the clutch that Holton has been on this season Noel said. open the returning players’ eyes as and Thompson and Mackenzie Moore than that final match. Eventually, Hayden closed out the While not at full strength on had back-to-back kills late in the set “I know their potential. I see it in match with a 25-9 win to punch its Saturday, the Royal Valley volleyball far as the work they will need to do Cobra volleyball that gave Holton a 21-18 advantage. every game and every practice and ticked to the state tournament. While team still made it to the semifinals of to come back stronger next fall. From there, the Wildcats didn’t have I know how good we are. It’s just it was a tough finish for Holton, a Class 3A sub-state tournament in “Overall, it’s a good experience wraps up season to do much as three straight attack putting that whole game together,” especially being the final match for Silver Lake. for our kids, especially our younger errors by the Tigers allowed Holton to Noel said. “We fought those first 19 a strong senior class, Noel said she is The Panthers got a rematch with kids, to see what it’s going to take Jackson Heights certainly had its hands take the opening set, 25-20. points against Hayden and then just hoping the young Wildcats will use Big Seven foe Perry-Lecompton in for us to compete at a high level,” full on the volleyball court Saturday, as In the second set, Jeff West’s kind of fell short a little bit there at the that to drive the team forward. their semifinal match. Royal Valley Visocsky said. the team opened sub-state play against blocking posed a problem for Holton end.” “They felt that hurt and that pain Royal Valley finished the season last year’s runner-up in Class 2A (and split with that team earlier in the and it took the Wildcats some time to While Hayley Thompson picked up losing there at the end. I think that’s season. Momentum seemed to be with an 18-20 overall record and full eventual sub-state champ), Wabaunsee. results from the sub-state tournament Early in the quarterfinal match at adjust. The team also struggled with right where she left off, finishing the a lot of motivation and drive for next in the Kaws’ favor on Saturday, Winchester, JHHS coach Kaylee Mick its own passing, which compounded tournament with 12 kills and seven year to know we don’t want to end though, as the team took the match in Silver Lake are listed below. noted her team struggled passing and the issues and allowed the Tigers to digs, it was the play of freshman that way and we’re not going to let it in straight sets to end Royal Valley’s Class 3A Sub-State @ Silver also couldn’t put up a strong block to win 25-15 and force a third set. Regan Baum that helped Holton take end that way,” Noel said. volleyball season. Lake slow down the attack of the Chargers. The Tigers’ play at the net kept the a lead in the first set. Holton finished the season 24-13 Going into the day, the Panthers Quarterfinals While the Cobras started to come pressure on, but Holton got some “She did come through for us there overall. were without two big offensive Silver Lake def. Oskaloosa: 25-4 together in the second set, relying on strong play of its own in the final set as at the end. She had a lot of good Class 4A-DII Sub-State @ Holton options, as senior Anna Johnson and 25-6 strong performances from seniors Bree Megan Rhule had a key block early to touches on the block. She just swung Semifinals Rossville def. St. Marys: 25-23 Williams and Katelin Strube again, the put Holton ahead 7-5. Rhule also had at the ball and good things came. We Hayden def. Bishop Ward: 25-9 and and junior Sarah Beam were both sidelined by injuries. and 25-17 team couldn’t get over the hump and saw a crucial service streak late and got in got some kills out of it,” Noel said. 25-9 Perry-Lecompton def. Pleasant its season come to a close. some key attacks at the right time. A couple of those kills tied up the Holton def. Jeff West: 25-20, 15-25 Because of that, Royal Valley was “Overall, we had a great season and looking to make some adjustments Ridge: 25-14 and 25-13 “She’s just so smart. She tips at game and then Rhule put the team and 25-14 Royal Valley def. Mission Valley: accomplished a lot of the goals that we the right times and she really is ahead with her own kill, forcing Championship in a first round match-up against set throughout the season,” Mick said. Mission Valley and the team did 25-16 and 25-13 an excellent hitter. We wished we Hayden to take a timeout. Hayden def. Holton: 25-19 and Semifinals Jackson Heights finished the year could’ve used her more as a hitter, but Holton held a 19-17 lead at one 25-9 just that, getting past the Vikings in 13-24 overall. Full results from the Class straight sets. Silver Lake def. Rossville: 25-7 2A sub-state in Winchester are listed she’s very court smart,” HHS coach point before Hayden scored the final Statistics: Janelle Noel said. eight points of the set to take it 25-19. HHS Johnson and Beam’s absences and 25-9 below. Perry-Lecompton def. Royal Class 2A Sub-State @ Winchester In addition to Rhule’s strong all- From there, things went downhill Kills- Thompson 12, Leavendusky were especially felt in the semifinal around play (seven kills, 25 assists, quickly for Holton as the team’s 8, Rhule 7, Baum 4. match against Perry, as RVHS coach Valley: 25-17 and 25-21 Quarterfinals Championship Valley Falls def. McLouth: 25-13 and five digs on the day), the defense opponent honed in with laser precision Assists- Rhule 25. Denise Visocsky noted the Kaws 25-6 also answered the call in the final set on its attack and quickly jumped out Digs- Boswell 11, Riley 9, Thompson got away from tipping like they Silver Lake def. Perry-Lecompton: Valley Heights def. Troy: 25-9 and against Jeff West. to a 6-1 lead in the following set. 7, Tanking 6. had in the team’s match-up earlier 25-8 and 25-15 25-19 Shari Riley and Courtney Boswell Defensively, the host Wildcats Blocks- Moore 3. in the season and had the offensive JCN def. Horton: 25-10 and 25-15 combined for 17 digs in the match couldn’t recover and despite the Ace- Rhule 1, Riley 1. advantage on Saturday. Wabaunsee def. Jackson Heights: 25-9 against Jeff West, with several in that “They hit it a lot better against RVHS football and 25-20 final set, as the team created some us than they had in the past and Semifinals long rallies that served the Wildcats Dodson on a roll in Pick ‘Em we couldn’t get our hits through Valley Falls def. Valley Heights: 25-20 well in the end. can’t come back and 25-20 Dallas and the New York Giants. and couldn’t get our hits down,” “I think we played with a lot of heart Can anybody knock off Jim Dodson? Visocsky said. While the Royal Valley football Wabaunsee def. JCN: 27-25 and in that game and when we were not in That seems to be the question at hand for The schedule for week nine’s games 25-18 is listed on page eight of today’s edition. Perry was also an imposing force at team fell into a big hole early our system it looked a little ugly out competitors in The Holton Recorder’s again on Friday night, this time the Championship Pick ‘Em contest as Dodson’s hot streak In this final week of competition, there the net, causing some problems with Wabaunsee def. Valley Falls: 25-18, there at times, but we were scrappy their blocking. While the Panthers Panthers could not dig their way out and we did what we had to do to get continued in week eight. is a schedule change due to Class 3A 18-25 and 25-22 It was a tough week again with a number high school football be games, so be improved their passing and got key of it as Jeff West held on for a 35-21 of upsets and the field of 43 entrants split sure to turn in entries before 5 p.m. on contributions from Macy Putnam victory. on several games. The weekly awards Thursday. They can be turned in at The in the tight match, issues at the net The Panthers (6-2) now enter a came down to the tiebreaker once again, Recorder office at 109 W. Fourth St. or were too much to overcome as the must-win situation as they prepare as Dodson and three others were tied mailed in to 109 W. Fourth Street, P.O. to face Holton this Friday. Look Box 311, Holton, KS 66436. You can Kaws advanced to the championship with 13 correct picks. match with a 25-17, 25-21 victory. for more on Royal Valley’s game in With a prediction of 44 combined also fax entries to 364-3422 or email completed forms to holtonrecorder@ Injuries forced some young players Wednesday’s edition of The Holton points between Carolina and Philadelphia Recorder. in Sunday night’s game, Dodson took embarqmail.com. into several different roles this the top weekly prize by coming just one Week 8 scores: season and while it may have come Oct. 23, 2015 point away from the 43 points that the Holton 28, Perry-Lecompton 6 to a disappointing end for Royal JW: 14-6-7-8—35 two NFL teams scored in the primetime Jackson Heights 42, Wabaunsee 7 Valley, Viscosky is hoping that will RV: 0-0-7-14—21 match-up. Jeff West 35, Royal Valley 21 Just behind him was Carol Pollock, ACCHS 24, McLouth 20 who predicted the Panthers and Eagles Centralia 44, St. Marys 15 would combine to score 46 points, giving Central Oklahoma 38, Washburn 27 her the runner-up honors for week eight. Oklahoma State 58, Kansas 10 THE CENTER FOR Both were tripped up by most of the Texas 23, Kansas State 9 same games as the rest of the field, Oklahoma 63, Texas Tech 27 MANUAL MEDICINE including victories by Jeff West (four Baylor 45, Iowa State 27 correct picks), Central Oklahoma (four Northwestern 30, Nebraska 28 correct picks), Northwestern (six correct Arkansas 54, Auburn 46 (4OT) picks) and Oakland (eight correct Kansas City 23, Pittsburgh 13 picks). Minnesota 28, Detroit 19 ATHLETES Other games that divided contestants St. Louis 24, Cleveland 6 included match-ups between ACCHS Miami 44, Houston 26 OF THE WEEK and McLouth, Texas and Kansas State, Oakland 37, San Diego 29 Arkansas and Auburn, Kansas City and New York Giants 27, Dallas 20 Holton senior Shari Riley had a strong showing in Pittsburgh, Miami and Houston and Carolina, Philadelphia sub-state play for the Wildcat volleyball team. Riley contributed on the defensive end, especially, helping Holton pull out a win over Jeff West in the semifinals. She had nine digs and one ace in that match and was upcoming prep SPORTS part of a strong senior class that helped HHS finish the THURSDAY, OCT. 29: HHS 9th Football vs. Santa Fe Trail – 4:30 season 24-13 overall and second in the Big Seven League. p.m. @ Holton; JHHS Football vs. Valley Heights – 7 p.m. @ Jackson Hts.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30: HHS Football vs. Royal Valley – 7 p.m. @ Jackson Heights sophomore Hanna Davault Holton; RVHS Football vs. Holton – 7 p.m. @ Holton continued to turn in some of her best performances SATURDAY, OCT. 31: JHHS Cross Country – 2A State Meet – 10 towards of the end of the season, as she finished 13th at the regional meet in Belleville on Saturday to qualify a.m. @ Wamego for state competition. She is one of two female runners who will compete at the 2A state meet in Wamego. It Sponsored by was Davault’s third straight finish in the top 15.
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