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Pick’em Insurance, wage increases for *Ron’s IGA See Page 8. *Furniture Mall of hank Holton city employees detailed Kansas y T sg p iv By Brian Sanders The city wasn’t aware a year ago FY 2015 to $5.60 in FY 2016. WEDNESDAY p in Health and life insurance premi­ whether it would be able to keep its On the wage side, commission­ers a g ums are going up for Holton city em- current policies, he said, due to is­ approved an overall wage in­crease H ! ployees in 2016 — and so are their sues with ACA. This year, he said, that would represent an across-the- Jackson wages. BC/BS officials informed Bauer that board cost of living ad­justment Elect During the Holton City Commis­ the city “could, if we so choose to,” (COLA) of 3 percent. Bauer said the County 4-H y is ion sion’s meeting on Tuesday, com­ keep its insurance policy in place, amount equates to an hourly wage a D missioners approved insurance con- even though it has been re­ported that increase of 65 cents for permanent MARCH MADNESS sd tracts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield the posssibility of “grandfathering” full-time employees, 20 cents per e a Fair parade u y of Kansas for fiscal year 2016, not- health insurance policies in 2017 is hour for permanent part-time em- T ! ing that the overall price of premi- questionable. ployees and a 5-per­cent flat increase ums will increase by 7.57 percent, The insurance­ premium bill for for the city commis­ ­sioners, city at- NCAA men’s set for 6! as Holton City Manager Bret Bauer the city came in at approximately torney, city treasurer, fire chief, ani- noted. $517,399, up $35,990 from last year. mal control officer and municipal tournament Commissioners also approved At that time, insurance premiums judge. a 3-percent across the board wage cost the city $481,409, with com- The wage increase for permanent bracket on and salary increase for all city em­ missioners noting a 5.56-percent in- full-time city employees to­tals an ployees, with that increase to be split crease in premium costs. additional $67,152 cost to the city, page 10! accordingly for full-time and part- Holton City Clerk Teresa Riley Bauer said, while the increases for time employees. The wage and sal- also noted that as in previous­ years, the part-time positions and the other ary increase, commissioners noted, the city will pay 85 per­cent of health positions specified above would total was similar to an increase approved insurance premium costs, with each $4,960 more for the year. Tuesday’s last year. city employee responsible for the re- action marked the second year in a Bauer told commissioners the in­ maining 15 percent. row that a 65-cents-per hour wage surance premium increase, “across “If we maintain those percent­ages, increase for full-time workers was the different categories of insurance both sides will pay more,” Riley said. approved by the commission. available,” would reflect no changes “And you have to maintain the same Riley later said that for fiscal in the city’s insurance policies be- percentage payment­ — otherwise, if year 2016, personnel expenses are cause the city has “the ability and the we change it, we can’t be grandfa- budgeted to be $3,218,017, or 25 option to stay grandfathered in” with thered in.” percent of the total city budget of the policies. That means that under Life insurance premiums for city $12,818,518. the terms of the Affordable Care Act, employees are paid by the employ- In fiscal year 2015, personnel ex- the city could keep an existing policy ees, and Bauer noted that monthly in effect from previous years. cost will go from $5 per employee in Continued to Page 12 About $216,000 in donations were received during the month of December for the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex as part of a dollar-for-dollar matching event organized by Denison State Bank. In the photo above, Jackson County Fair Board Association President Aaron Allen Purple Heart Stories (left) received a $100,000 check from Jim Birkbeck (center), chairman of the DSB board, and Mike Day (right), DSB president, on Friday at the exhibit hall at the new fairgrounds. Whiting native Donald Wilson Photo by Ali Holcomb a casualty of the Korean War DSB donation challenge nets Editor’s note: This is the second tend Washburn University for three in a series of stories about past and years and the University of Kansas $216K for Heritage Complex present Jackson County residents for two summer sessions, taking pre- who earned the Purple Heart Medal, medical courses in hopes of eventu- By Ali Holcomb nesses for their donations,” Day ing installing outdoor lighting and which is awarded to mili­tary person- ally becoming an op­tometrist. Don- The Northeast Kansas Heritage said. “Their support made this an announcer stand at the arena. nel wounded or killed in the line of ald and Phyllis Wil­son were married Complex received a big boost in $100,000 matching grant become The fair association plans to install duty. on Oct. 21, 1950, in Whiting, Hol- support after a total of $216,000 a reality. Secondly, congratula- hard surface handicap parking The names of those profiled in mes said. was donated by community mem- tions to the fair board for their stalls and additional sidewalks. these stories will be placed on a In March of 1951, Wilson was bers and businesses during a hard work and dedication during Purchasing a top, or lid, for the special monument for Purple Heart inducted into the Army, and he took dollar-for-dollar matching event the month-long matching blitz.” amphitheater to improve sound Medal recipients to be built later this basic training at Fort Riley before sponsored by Denison State Bank. Day said it was Birkbeck’s idea quality is also a priority, he said. year in Holton’s Linscott Park. going to Korea. He would serve as a DSB leaders challenged county to offer a matching donation for “We also want to expand the — — — member of Company G, 2nd Battal- residents to donate to the new fair- the fairgrounds, and the bank’s current exhibit hall to the east,” Less than three weeks after ar­ ion, 7th Cavalry Regi­ment, 1st Cav- grounds, which are located just board members agreed. he said. “At one point, we talked riving in Korea — and just one day alry Division in the southern part of south of Holton off of U.S. High- “4-H is extremely important, about building another exhibit short of his first wedding anniver­sary the North Korea sector. way 75 on 214th Road, by agreeing but we also looked at this match hall, but we’ve decided to expand — Private E-2 Donald E. Wil­son of Holmes said that on Oct. 20 of to match donations up to $100,000. as economic development for the current one.” the U.S. Army became a casualty of that year, her husband was engaged The challenge ran throughout the the community. These facilities Two mini split units were in- war. in building a protective barbed-wire month of December. are another opportunity to bring stalled in the exhibit hall to pro- A native of Whiting, Wilson, the fence “along the whole regimen- More than 120 families, individ- people to town,” Day said. “Deni- vide heating and air conditioning youngest son of Lake and Grace tal sector as a means of protection uals, organization and businesses son State Bank is honored to be a to the hall. An additional mini spilt Wilson, was the victim of an enemy­ against enemy attack” when a North made $116,000 in donations dur- part of helping the Northeast Kan- may be added, as well as some mortar shell attack on Oct. 20, 1951, Korean mortar exploded nearby. ing the challenge, it was reported. sas Heritage Complex continue ceiling fans. that also killed another man who was Pvt. Donald E. Wilson Wilson was killed in the attack, as Mike Day, DSB president, and to grow and reach the vision the “We’re absolutely appreciative working with him to build a protec- killed during the Korean War. Their was another member of his company Jim Birkbeck, chairman of the fair board has for the completed of all the donations,” Allen said. tive fence for his Army unit while names, and the names of other Pur- who was working with him to build bank board, presented a $100,000 complex. The complex will have Mickie Schultz, Jackson County they were stationed in the North Ko- ple Heart recipients will be placed the fence. check to Aaron Allen, Jackson a positive impact on the economy Fair Association member and trea- rean sector, according to Wilson’s on the monument for such men and Wilson’s body was soon returned County Fair Association president, in Jackson County as it continues surer, said the donations exceeded widow, Phyllis Holmes of Shawnee. women of America’s armed forces stateside and he was buried in Whit- on Friday morning at the exhibit to grow and as more activities are the fair association’s expectations. Wilson is one of six military per­ from Jackson County to be built in ing Cemetery. In addition to the hall at the new fairgrounds. held at the complex.” “We were just so surprised when sonnel from Jackson County who Linscott Park. Purple Heart Medal, he was posthu- “First of all, I want to say thank Allen said that funds will be have been named as Purple Heart Wilson graduated from Whiting you to the individuals and busi- used in a variety of ways includ- Continued to Page 12 Medal recipients for having been High School in 1947, going on to at- Continued to Page 12 Mayetta murder suspect gets new criminal charges By Brian Sanders at the jail since the Nov. 21 stab- A Mayetta resident facing first- bing death of 49-year-old Leann M. degree murder and drug charges in Sanchez at a residence reportedly connection with a November inci­ owned by his parents on the Prai- dent now faces a new set of charges rie Band Potawatomi Reservation. relating to an incident that allegedly He was charged with murder in the occurred during his incarceration at first degree, possession of metham­ the Jack­son County Detention Cen- phetamines and possession of drug ter, ac­cording to Jackson County paraphernalia in connection with District Court documents. that incident, it was reported. In addition to the murder and drug Furthermore, Noriega has writ- charges, stemming from the Nov. 21 ten court officials a letter asking for stabbing death of a Mayetta woman, the dismissal of Holton attorney J. Wilson R. Noriega, 49, has also been Richard Lake as his appointed de­ charged with trafficking in contra- fense attorney “due to lack of com- band — namely, a “shank” — in a munication and concerns about the correc­tional institution. The new interest he’s shown in my case so case against Noriega also includes far.” A hearing has been sched­uled charges of criminal use of weapons for Friday afternoon on the re­quest and criminal damage to property. to dismiss Lake. According to district court files, Rather than Lake, Noriega wrote to the new charges stem from a Dec. 14 request the services of attorney Julia incident that occurred during Norie- Spainhour of Topeka’s North­eastern ga’s confinement at the county jail Kansas Conflict Office — noting involving a crude, knife-like weapon the Conflict Office hadresented rep­ known as a “shank” and damage to a him in a previous court case and that light fixture at the jail. Noriega has been incarcerated Continued to Page 12

TUESDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Holton High School will announce its winter courtwarming king and queen at halftime of the Wildcat varsity boys basketball game against Sabetha on Friday. Queen candidates are, from left on front row, Hayley Thompson, Sarah Sweet, Megan Rhule and Sydney MOSTLY SUNNY, HIGH OF 33 McRae. King candidates are, from left on back row, Tanner New, Torin Kaboudan, Austin Frakes and Josh Bjelland. Friday’s games Look for the complete forecast on page 2. begin at 4:30 p.m. in the HHS gym. Photo by Brian Sanders

 





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THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 2 DISTRICT COURT NEWS Traffic Limited Civil pear; sentenced to six months in jail, sion of drug paraphernalia, driving Victor C. Allen, license to be car­ Dispositions suspended; placed on 12 months pro­ while license canceled, suspended ried and exhibited upon demand, Stormont-Vail HealthCare Inc. vs. bation and assessed court costs. or revoked, no proof of insurance. $288. Jeannie M. Howley and Allen How­ State of Kansas vs. Maurice D. State of Kansas vs. Wilson R. Tyler M. Area, reckless driving, ley, sought judgment of $857.68 plus Taylor, Norfolk, Neb., possession of Noriega, Holton, traffic in contra­ $328. interest and court costs; granted. methamphetamine; sentenced to 28 band in a correctional institution or Daryl L. Boeckman, no seat belt, Filed months imprisonment and assessed­ care and treatment facility, criminal $10. Barclays Bank Delaware vs. Carl court costs. use of weapons, criminal damage to Jerry D. Curlee, driving under the A. Lanum, seeking judgment of State of Kansas vs. James A. An­ property. influence of alcohol and/or drugs, $2,539.36 plus interest and court ctil, Topeka, theft; sentenced to one State of Kansas vs. Olivia D. Phin­ found guilty. costs. year in jail, suspended; placed on ney, Topeka, possession of marijuana, Matthew J. Fagan, no proof of in­ Denison State Bank vs. Cody unspecified probation and fined $100 possession of drug paraphernalia. surance, $674. R. Graham, seeking judgment of plus court costs. State of Kansas vs. Nathaniel A. Ashley D. Fickel, speeding, $195. $1,329.22 plus interest and court State of Kansas vs. Lori A. Baker, Browning, Topeka, possession of John C. Hase, operating a mo­ costs. Holton, possession of marijuana,­ methamphetamine, possession of Today’s Weather tor vehicle without a valid license, The Farmers State Bank vs. Me­ battery; sentenced to one year in jail, marijuana, possession of drug para­ $158. lissa A. Simmons, seeking judgment suspended; placed on 12 months pro­ phernalia, speeding. Marjorie L. Heim, pedestrian un­ of $571.83 plus interest and court bation and assessed court costs. State of Kansas vs. Amanda E. der the influence of alcohol and/or costs. State of Kansas vs. Vernon D. Grame, Topeka, possession of meth­ drugs, $308. Denison State Bank vs. Jerah Folks, Hutchinson, interference with amphetamine, possession of drug William E.T. Hutton, speeding, B. Gasser, seeking judgment of law enforcement-obstruction of of­ paraphernalia. $153. $1,541.50 plus interest and court ficial duty; sentenced to one year in Tyler L. Johnston, failure to report­ costs. jail, suspended; placed on 12 months accident involving damage to vehicle probation and fined $200 plus court Domestic or property, $338. costs. Dispositions Nathan R. McGowin, license to be Criminal State of Kansas vs. Ginger A. In the matter of the marriage of carried and exhibited upon demand,­ Dispositions Hathaway, Topeka, interference with Nicole D. Kesler and Brian J. Kesler, $158. State of Kansas vs. Amy L. John­ law enforcement-obstruction of of­ sought divorce; dismissed. Conner Shepherd, Fish and Game son, Salina, forgery; sentenced to 10 ficial duty; sentenced to one year in State of Kansas, Department for license violation, possession of wild­ months in jail, suspended; placed on jail, suspended; placed on 12 months Children and Families vs. Reigna M. life or certain devices, $1,108. 18 months probation and assessed probation and assessed court costs. Masters, sought support judg­ment; Lola M. Wilson, registration vio­ court costs. State of Kansas vs. Paul G. Tuck­ granted. lation, $158. State of Kansas vs. Jacob C. De­ win, Mayetta, battery; sentenced­ to State of Kansas, Department for Ronald A. Wilson, driving while Voe, Topeka, possession of mari­ six months in jail, sus­pended; placed Children and Families, and Darrious­ license canceled, suspended or re­ juana, possession of drug parapher­ on six months probation­ and assessed and Hydrous Gill, minor children­ by voked, $423. nalia; sentenced to 13 months im­ court costs. and through natural guard­ian Tess L. prisonment, suspended; placed on 18 State of Kansas vs. Gregory G. Cloud, and Tess L. Cloud vs. David months probation and assessed court Wright Jr., St. Joseph, Mo., posses­ A. Gill II, sought support judgment; Civil costs. sion of drug paraphernalia, trans­ dismissed. Dispositions State of Kansas vs. Tanner J. Ken­ porting an open container; sentenced­ Filed Bank of America N.A. vs. Angela­ nedy, Topeka, distribution or posses­ to one year in jail, suspended;­ placed In the matter of the marriage Blazic, also known as Angela Hel­ sion with intent to distribute mari­ on 12 months pro­bation and fined of Darlene D. Rezac and David J. en Blazic, Jane Doe, John Doe and juana, possession of marijuana; sen­ $100 plus court costs. Rezac, seeking divorce. unknown spouse of Angela Blazic, tenced to 15 months imprisonment,­ Filed State of Kansas, Department for also known as Angela Helen Blazic, suspended; placed on 18 months pro­ State of Kansas vs. Nathaniel A. Children and Families vs. Joseph sought judgment of $94,671.06 plus bation and assessed court costs. Cisneros, Topeka, interference with M. Frederick, seeking support judg­ interest, court costs and foreclosure State of Kansas vs. David D. law enforcement-obstruction of of­ ment. of mortgage; granted. Cooley, Wichita, possession of mari­ ficial duty, possession of mari­juana, Filed juana; sentenced to 20 months im­ possession of drug paraphernalia.­ Beverley Brucken, Ann’s Home prisonment, suspended; placed on 18 State of Kansas vs. Nicole L. Jones, Marriage Licenses Health Agency Inc. and Riverport months probation and assessed­ court Lincoln, Neb., possession of Adder­ Karen D. Lira, 51, Holton Insurance Company, as their interest­ costs. all, possession of marijuana, posses­ Gary D. Marney, 52, Holton may appear vs. Cypress Glen Apart­ State of Kansas vs. Travis R. Hun­ ments, seeking judgment in excess of ley, Topeka, aggravated battery;­ sen­ BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! $75,000 plus court costs. tenced to 29 months imprisonment,­ Noah Spencer, a minor by and suspended; placed on 24 months pro­ Accidents noted You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! through Kaylynne Woods, his natu­ bation and assessed court costs. Public ral guardian and next of friend vs. State of Kansas vs. Jessica M. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of­ Keigan Kebert, seeking judgment­ in Howard, Topeka, possession of fice has reported the following acci­ Call Shannon, Errin or David dents: Notice excess of $10,000 plus court costs. methamphetamine; sentenced to 11  at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 Ford Motor Credit Company months imprisonment, suspended; At 5 a.m. on Jan. 9, Dennis Rice, 43, Corning, was traveling south on (First published in The Holton L.L.C. vs. Daniel E. Potts and placed on 18 months probation and th and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! Debra J. Potts, seeking judgment assessed court costs. S Road near 190 Road when his ve­ Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, of $9,154.44 plus interest and court State of Kansas vs. Randall S. hicle left the road and struck a motor Jan. 18, 2016.) costs. Houston, Liberty, Mo., failure to ap­ grader windrow. Rice’s 2012 Toyota sustained damage to its front bumper IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF and undercarriage that was listed at JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS more than $1,000. Petition Pursuant to K.S.A.  At 6:41 p.m. on Jan. 9, Tristan Chapter 59 Arrests reported in county Zarko, 30, Mayetta, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 75 near 158th In the Matter of the Estate of The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of­ driving while suspended. Road when he reportedly swerved Leland W. Schnacker, fice has reported the following­ ar  On Jan. 19, a 17-year-old male his vehicle to avoid striking a cat. deceased rests: from Horton was arrested on a Shaw­ The 2003 Mitsubishi that Zarko was  On Jan. 14, Geoffery Schif, 22, nee County warrant. driving entered the west ditch and Case No. 16 PR 3 Berryton, was arrested on a traffic  On Jan. 20, Demarco Hamilton, spun counterclockwise to the east. It warrant on a charge of failure to ap­ 24, Holton, was arrested on a crimi­ then struck a Kansas Department of NOTICE TO CREDITORS pear. nal warrant on a charge of failure to Transportation sign.  On Jan. 15, Jessica Scott, 27, appear. The vehicle sustained damage to THE STATE OF KANSAS TO Topeka, was arrested on a criminal  On Jan. 21, Matthew M. Wil­ its windshield and front left quarter ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: warrant on a charge of failure to ap­ son, 44, Topeka, was arrested on a panel that was listed at more than pear. traffic warrant on a probation viola­ $1,000. You are hereby notified that on  On Jan. 15, Finau Pikula, 29, tion charge.  At 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 19, Darold the 13th day of January, 2016 a West Valley City, Utah, was arrested  On Jan. 21, Timothy Skinner, Catron, 53, Mayetta, was driving east Petition for Probate of Will and on charges of driving while suspend­ 45, Topeka, was arrested on a crimi­ on 142nd Road near C Road when he Issuance of Letters Testamentary Soup Supper ed, having an obstructed windshield nal warrant on a probation violation reportedly lost control of his vehicle Under the Kansas Simplified and operating a vehicle without li­ charge. on the snow packed road. The vehi­ Estates Act was filed in this Court Saturday, Jan. 30 • 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ability insurance.  On Jan. 21, Amy Kelley, 25, cle left the road and entered the south by Traci Schnacker, Executrix, of  On Jan. 16, Michael McKinney, Seneca, was arrested on a criminal ditch. Leland W. Schnacker, deceased. Mayetta Fire Department • Free Will Donation 57, Topeka, was arrested on a crimi­ warrant on a charge of failure to ap­ Catron’s 1999 GMC struck an Funds will be used to purchase new medical nal warrant on charges of possession pear. embankment and the passenger rear All creditors of the decedent equipment and firefighter training courses. of illegal drug paraphernalia and  On Jan. 21, Jason Malone, 32, wheel came off. The GMC also sus­ are notified to exhibit their de- operating a vehicle without liability Topeka, was arrested on a traffic war­ tained damage to its rear bumper that mands against the Estate within THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! insurance. rant on a charge of failure to appear. was listed at more than $1,000. the latter of four months from the Sponsored by Mayetta Fireman’s Association.  On Jan. 16, Aaron Griffith, 19, date of the first publication of no- Topeka, was arrested on a criminal tice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and warrant on a charge of failure to ap­ amendments thereto, or if the pear. Two injured in Wednesday identity of the creditor is known  On Jan. 17, Brian Britt, 37, To­ or reasonably ascertainable, 30 peka, was arrested on a parole viola­ days after actual notice was giv- tion charge. evening accident on U.S. 75 en as provided by law, and if their  On Jan. 18, Jodie Palmer, 19, demands are not thus exhibited, Blue Ridge, Texas, was arrested on Shortly before 8 p.m. on Jan. 20, a 1998 Buick, traveling in the right they shall be forever barred. charges of possession of Xanax and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office lane. The Buick was driven by Ma­ marijuana. Palmer was also arrested received a 911 call reporting an in­ rissa Sue Blassingame of Highland. Traci Schnacker, Petitioner on charges of possession of illegal jury accident near 150th Road and Blassingame’s passenger, Marissa drug paraphernalia and minor in pos­ U.S. Highway 75. Nicole Morrissey of Oskaloosa, was Submitted and Approved by: session of alcohol. According to the sheriff’s office, transported to a Topeka hospital by Dennis A. White, #12108  On Jan. 18, Nicole Deere, 19, a 2013 Ford Escape driven by Brian Jackson County EMS for what ap­ White Law Office Blue Ridge, Texas, was arrested on Jeffrey Alexander of Wichita was peared to not be life-threatening in­ 120 West 5th Street, charges of possession of marijuana traveling northbound on the highway juries, it was reported. P.O. Box 445 and illegal drug paraphernalia. She in the passing lane when Alexander Mayetta, Hoyt and Prairie Band Holton, Kansas 66436 was also arrested on a charge of driv­ swerved his vehicle to the right in or­ Potawatomi Nation Fire Depart­ 785-364-3971 ing while suspended. der to exit onto the 150th Road ramp. ments, Jackson County EMS and the Attorney for Petitioner  On Jan. 19, Danny Payne, 31, During this maneuver, the Es­ Jackson County Sheriff’s Office re­ Holton, was arrested on a charge of cape struck another northbound car, sponded to the scene. ML5t3 Thank You! The Soldier Fire Department would like to thank the businesses listed below for KANZA helping to sponsor our annual Soup Supper! Julie O’Donnell, LMLP NOT GENDER-SPECIFIC Thank you for your support! When the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) comes up, many people often Boomers’ • Bruna Implement-Seneca • Charlie‘s-Havensville • associate this disorder with men, and military veterans in particular. 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MEMORIES MEMORIESTHE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 3 MEMORIES MEMORIES Compiled from the Holton Recorder archives by Kendra Moppin on Sunday, Jan. 29. The addition Similar work is also under way at the 5 Years Ago of the facility, which adds another museum on the southwest corner of Week of Jan. 24-30, 2011 7,000 feet to its current floor space, the Square. had been in the planning stages for The most significant feature of Beck-Bookman Public Library about MEMORIEStwo years before construction new adopted Holton city zoning in Holton is joining NExpress, a work began this past June. The ex- ordinances is the requirement for regional shared catalog service of panded facility is located on the east building permits, it was reported. the Northeast Kansas Library Sys- side of the original 19-unit facility. Under the new ordinances, a build- tem. Beck-Bookman will be one of President George W. Bush visited ing permit must be issued before any 35 libraries currently participating Kansas State University on Monday, excavation or construction begins in the shared catalog. According to Jan. 23,MEMORIES to speak on the ongoing war on a construction project, as well as library director Candee Jacobs, the on terror as part of KSU’s Landon any construction that will enclose a new software system is called Koha, Lecture series. Bush was accompa- structure. which is an advanced open-source nied by Holton High School gradu- integrated library system. ate Pat Roberts and Sam Brown- For the third straight year, the back,MEMORIES both U.S. Senators and KSU 50 Years Ago Holton High School Lady Wildcats alumni. Week of Jan. 24-30, 1966 basketball team reigned victorious At NEK-CAP’s monthly board at the Basehor-Linwood Invitational meeting on Nov. 17, members of the Frank Rosser, superintendent of with a Jan. 22 win over Ottawa. NEK-CAP board celebrated the or- USD 335, has been nominated for On Jan. 29, the state of Kansas will ganization’s 40th year of serving the the Master Teacher Award granted turn 150 years old. Jackson County northeastMEMORIES Kansas community. NEK- annually by the Kansas State Teach- schools have planned activities to CAP started on Nov. 8, 1965, it was ers College of Emporia, it has been celebrate the state’s sesquicentennial reported. announced. Rosser will represent the A King and Queen of Courts this week such as a “Remembering Jackson County teachers. will be chosen from these Wet- Kansas” art walk, show-and-tell, Mercer Funeral Home in Holton more High School students at Public Notice exhibits and booths in honor of the 25 Years Ago is now celebrating its 32nd year of Friday’s winter courtwarming state’s birthday and more. basketball game against Blue Week of Jan. 24-30, 1991 service, it has been announced. (First published in The Holton Please take Notice that the Sonja Parry, licensed realtor with Following preliminary discus- Valley. Queen candidates, from MEMORIESleft in the front row in the photo Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, Annual Meeting of Members of Kellerman Real Estate in Holton, was Holton’s City Commission for- sion ta the Holton City Commission Jan. 18, 2016.) Nemaha RWD No. 4 will be held recently selected to serve as chair for malized its intent to move ahead meeting on Wednesday night, Jan. above, are Ryley Martin, Gerae the Topeka Area Association of Re- Haverkamp and Danyel Dur- on Monday, February 8, 2016 at with construction of a new city hall 19, the commissioners decided to Public Notice 7:30 P.M. at the District Office lo- altors Image and Technology Com- during its regular meeting on Mon- give further study to the possibility yea; king candidates, from left mittee for 2011, it was reported. on the back row, are Trey Craig, cated at 211 Kansas, Wetmore, day, Jan. 21. The new building will of providing housing for senior citi- Notice of Public Meeting: Kansas. be located at the site of the former zens in Holton.MEMORIES The purpose of the Tyrell Davis and Trevor Heitz. Coronation will be held at half- city hall, it was reported. program is to provide housing for Annual Meeting of Steven Hermesch, Chairman 10 Years Ago The Jackson County Commis- senior citizens of limited income at time of the varsity boys game; Week of Jan. 24-30, 2006 the evening’s games are set to Nemaha RWD No. 4 sion was approached on Tuesday, rentals they can afford to pay. February 8, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. ML5t2 Jan. 22, to consider participation in The Denison Builders 4-H Club begin at 4 p.m. at the Wetmore A ribbon-cutting ceremony and th Attendance Center gym. constructing a regional juvenile de- is now in its 20 year. State champi- Submitted photo open house for the new 12-unit addi- tention facility. No action was taken, ons whoMEMORIES have been members of the tion of Holton’s Gran Villas was held but the commission expressed inter- club include Mary Zeller Stevens, est in the project. Georgia Coleman, LeMoyne Dod- NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSING The kitchen and dining room of son, Georgine Coleman and Sharon FEBRUARY the 115-year-old Roebke Memorial Barrow. SUBSCRIPTIONS Attempts to Home in Holton are being renovated The new building of the Farmers ARE NOW PAYABLE BY JACKSON COUNTY and redecorated this month. The new Union Co-op in Holton was initiated evade law fail décor will be consistent with period last Thursday, Jan. 20, when mem- décor of the early 1900s, according bers of the board, employees and Harshaw ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPT. for woman to Jackson County Historical Mu- members of their families enjoyed a Accounting & seum volunteer Doris Drechsler. chili supper. “U” Road going south of More information about the fu- Tax Service, LLC gitive who escaped custody on the Leesa M. Harshaw Highway 16 to 190th Road, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Jobless rate stays low EA, PA, MBA, ARA, ABA, ATP Reservation has been reported by the 111 S. Topeka Ave. • Holton, KS will be closed due to a bridge replacement. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Low numbers continued to domi- employment rate in December was On Tuesday, Jan. 19, a deputy ar- nate the Kansas unemployment­ pic- 3.6 percent, up from 3.5 percent in 785-364-2387 rested Seleena Rae Masquat, 30, of ture this past December, even though November and down from 3.8 percent­ E-FILE Replacement is to begin on January 22, Mayetta, on a probation violation some counties in northeastern Kan- a year ago. Other not sea­sonally ad- th New clients/accounts welcome warrant at 8264 156 Lane. sas — including Jackson — saw their justed unemployment rates in north- Schedule your tax appointment. 2016 and continue until completion. The deputy, who was attempting to jobless rate rise slightly. eastern Kansas are shown below by serve the arrest warrant, was met at According to data released on Fri- municipality, December­ unemploy- the door of the Masquat’s residence day by the Kansas Department of ment rate, November­ unemployment by a person who advised that Mas- Labor, the state’s seasonally adjusted­ rate and December 2014 unemploy- AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY quat was not on the property, Jackson unemployment rate for December­ ment rate. Please report any changes in service or personnel to the Recorder at 364-3141. Thank You. County Sheriff Tim Morse said. The was 3.9 percent, unchanged from No- • Atchison County: 5.2 percent in person did invite the deputy to come vember and decreased from 4.2 per- December, 5 percent in November Bethany Baptist Church First Christian Church St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church inside to search for her. cent in December 2014. and 5 percent in December 2014. 821 New York • 364-4533 • Pastor Ron Sellens 5th and Wisconsin • 364-2545 Pastor: Fr. Marianand Mendem Youth Minister David Noland Dr. Jim McCollough, Pastor 3rd & James, Mayetta, 966-2690/364-3262 The deputy discovered Masquat In Jackson County, only 219 mem- • Brown County: 3.2 percent in Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hiding under some blankets, as well bers of the county’s civilian labor December, 3.2 percent in November­ Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Worship service 10:45 a.m. Worship Confessions 30 minutes before mass. as reportedly found illegal narcotics force of 7,319 filed unemployment­ and 3.7 percent in December 2014. 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon service First United Methodist Church www.jacocatholics.org in Masquat’s possession. Masquat claims in December, contributing to • Doniphan County: 3.6 percent in Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Pastor Nancy Crowl • 1401 W. 4th • 364-3275 St. Thomas Episcopal Church Bucks Grove UM Church Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School was handcuffed and placed in a pa- a not seasonally adjusted jobless rate December, 3.5 percent in November­ 512 Wisconsin, Holton • Rev. Ray Hartjen Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 234-4243 10:15 a.m. Worship trol vehicle, it was reported. of 3 percent. Although the rate was and 3.6 percent in December­ 2014. Services on 2nd & 4th Sunday Masquat was able to escape higher than November’s 2.8 percent, • Jefferson County: 3.6 percent in Sunday: 9 a.m. Church service [email protected] Christ’s Church Holton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Sunday Services: 9 a.m. through a window in the vehicle and it was lower than the county’s De- December, 3.2 percent in November­ Southern Heights Clubhouse • Pastor Jon Hanna 12350 214th Rd., Holton • 364-4279 Post Service Fellowship Breakfast left the scene on foot, Morse said. A cember 2014 posting of 3.7 percent. and 4.2 percent in December­ 2014. Information 364-4029 Sunday Public Talk: 10 a.m. • jw.org 785-224-8798 Kansas Highway Patrol tracking dog Seasonally adjusted figures show • Marshall County: 2.9 percent in Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hoyt United Methodist Church [email protected] was used to track Masquat, who was Kansas gained 9,400 private sector December, 2.4 percent in November­ 9 a.m. Worship Rev. Bev McCurdy • (c) 785-220-0711 Soldier Christian Church found approximately one mile away jobs from December to December, and 2.7 percent in December 2014. Church of the Nazarene Sunday School: 9 a.m. • 10 a.m. Worship 834-5750 at another housing area inside a resi- or 0.8 percent. Kansas nonfarm jobs • Nemaha County: 2.3 percent in 209 New York Ave. 364-3642 • Rev. Kevin Kneisley www.hoytunitedmethodistchurch.com Ron Ahlgren, Minister dence. increased by 6,900, or 0.5 per­cent, December, 2.1 percent in November­ Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Immanuel Lutheran Church, Netawaka Luke Schreiber: Youth Minister Masquat was taken back into cus- since December 2014. and 2.2 percent in December 2014. 10:45 a.m. Worship service Pastor Jeffrey Geske • 785-340-5635 Sunday: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Circleville Christian Church 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Church Services: 10:30 a.m. tody and transported to the Jackson From November to December, • Pottawatomie County: 3.1 per­ 7701 254th Rd., Circleville 10 a.m. Sunday School Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group: 5 p.m. County Jail. Masquat was booked Kansas gained 1,800 seasonally ad- cent in December, 2.8 percent in No- Alicia Spalding, 10 a.m. Adult Bible Class St. James Catholic Church into the jail on the warrant and on justed private sector jobs, or 0.2 per- vember and 3.3 percent in De­cember Youth Leader Lakeview Faith Chapel 306 5th St., Wetmore • Pastor Father Hammes charges of aggravated escape from cent. The state gained 2,000 season- 2014. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Pentecostal Church Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional Service 3.5 miles south of Holton on U.S. 75 custody, possession of methamphet- ally adjusted total nonfarm jobs dur- • Shawnee County: 3.6 percent in Confessions: 30 min. prior to mass 9:15 a.m. Cowboy Church Pastor Steve Cappleman • 364-2416 amine, possession of hallucinogenic ing the month, or 0.1 percent.­ December, 3.5 percent in November­ Trinity Lutheran Church 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school drugs, obstructing apprehension of “This month, nearly 9,000 peo­ and 4 percent in December 2014. Website - circlevillechristian.com 10:15 a.m. Worship service 401 Cheyenne prosecution, interference with law ple joined the labor force and found • City of Topeka: 3.9 percent in Email - [email protected] Larkinburg Christian Church Pastor Brian Stark 364-2206/364-2029 enforcement and theft. Bond on Mas- jobs,” said Kansas Secretary of La­ December, 3.8 percent in November­ Circleville United Methodist Rev. Mark Armstrong Sunday School: 9 a.m. quat was denied. bor Lana Gordon. “As employers and 4.4 percent in December 2014. Pastor: Charlotte Milroy 234-4243 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Worship: 10 a.m. During the search for Masquat, continue to demand Kansas labor, the There were 16,979 initial claims Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Church service Wetmore Bible Church Morse said another person was ar- state has set another record for most for unemployment benefits in De­ Community of Christ Church Mayetta Christian Church 217 Iowa St., Wetmore rested nearby on 156th Lane. number of Kansans working, and the cember, up from 13,344 in November­ 512 Wisconsin • Pastor Dean Sharp Ernest Coleman - Pastor Pastor Gary Heitz • 866-2444 Makayla Jo Yoning, 31, of Tope- Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Sunday: Fellowship & Waffles: 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school (for all ages) unemployment rate matches levels and down from 18,577 in De­cember Delia Presbyterian Church Sunday school: 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Worship Hour ka, was arrested during a traffic stop. from 2001.” 2014. There were 66,444 continued 514 Jackson St. • Rev. Doug Phenix Prayer Circle: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Children's Church • 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study Yoning was believed to be assisting Not seasonally adjusted figures claims in December, up from 63,370 Sunday: 10 a.m. Morning worship Worship service - 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study Masquat in escaping the area. show Kansas gained 9,300 private the previous month and down from Check sign board for other events. Wednesday: Bible Study - 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Youth Group (Jr. High & HS Ages) Yoning was booked into the sector jobs since December 2014, 97,398 in December­ 2014. Denison Bible Church Mayetta United Methodist 8 p.m. Bible Study Jackson County Jail on charges of or 0.8 percent. Kansas nonfarm jobs Employers in Kansas filed 4,240 300 W. 5th St. Rev. Howard Sudduth Wetmore United Methodist Pastor Tom Fraunfelter Sunday: 9 a.m. Morning worship service obstructing apprehension of pros- increased by 6,800, a 0.5 percent­ in- workers compensation accident re­ Pastor Seong Lee Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School • 11 a.m. Worship and Sunday school (785) 866-2512 Parsonage • 866-5556 Church ecution, possession of methamphet- crease since December 2014. Since ports in December, down from 4,383 785/935-2464 • www.denisonbible.org Netawaka United Methodist amine, possession of illegal drug par- November, private sector jobs de- in November, and down from 4,267 Denison Reformed Presbyterian Rev. Caren Loper Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school aphernalia and driving in violation of creased by 1,600, or 0.1 percent. The in December 2014. There were Rev. J. Edward Hindman • 935-2348 Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:40 a.m. Worship service restrictions. state lost 3,600 total nonfarm jobs 52,124 workers compensation acci- Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible class Onaga New Hope Lutheran Church, ELCA Whiting Baptist Church Bond for Yoning has been set at over the month, or 0.3 percent. dent reports filed in 2015, down from 11 a.m. Worship service Rev. Charlene Banes, Pastor Seth Montgomery, Pastor $15,000. The not seasonally adjusted un­ 54,988 in 2014. Lunch following the service Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Sunday: 9 a.m. Sun. school • 10 a.m. Worship service 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Service 10:15 a.m. SS, Adult Bible Class Whiting United Methodist Evangel United Methodist Church Bible Study: Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Rev. Caren Loper 227 Pennsylvania Ave. • 364-3834 Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Sunday: 10 a.m. Education• 11 a.m. Worship Sun.: 8:50 a.m. Life Journey (contemporary service) Our Lady of the Snows Church New Hope Family Church Public Notice 10 a.m. Sunday school Fr. Marianand Mendem 515 Iowa, Holton 11 a.m. Traditional worship service 166 and "I" Road, Mayetta, Kan. • 597-5656 Pastor: Sterling Hudgins Church - [email protected] 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Meal: 6:30 p.m. (First published in The Holton admitted to probate and record will be heard. Should you fail Pastor - [email protected] 2nd Sunday Mass 1 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:15 p.m. Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, as the Last Will and Testament therein, judgment and decree will First Baptist Church of Holton Potawatomi Pentecostal Church Saturday Worship: 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 2016.) 404 Juniper, 364-3423 • Sr. Pastor: Tim O’Byrne 4.5 miles west on 134th Rd., Mayetta and Codicil of the decedent; and be entered in due course upon Director of Descipleship - Rhett Totten Rev. Marcia Potts that Letters Testamentary under said petition. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF the Kansas Simplified Estates Act 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 10:45 a.m. Worship service JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS be issued to Tricia L. McAllister. All creditors of the decedent 5:15 & 6 p.m. Youth Groups Pottawatomi United Methodist Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. You are further advised under are notified to exhibit their de- Wed.: 10 a.m. Bible Study • 6:30 p.m. Choir Rev. Howard Sudduth Chapter 59 the provisions of the Kansas mands against the Estate within Friday: 7 a.m. Women’s Breakfast Sunday: 9:50 a.m. Sunday school See you Simplified Estates Act the Court the latter of four months from the 6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Worship First Baptist Church of Hoyt St. Dominic Catholic Church in In the Matter of the Estate of need not supervise administra- date of the first publication of no- Pastor David Burnworth • 986-6446 Pastor: Fr. Marianand Mendem Maxine Metzger, deceased tion of the Estate, and no notice tice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and Wednesday night prayer: 7 p.m. 416 Ohio, Holton, 364-3262 Church! of any action of the Executrix or amendments thereto, or if the Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass • Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass Case No. 16 PR 2 other proceedings in the admin- identity of the creditor is known 10 a.m. Worship service Confessions 30 minutes before mass. istration will be given, except for or reasonably ascertainable, 30 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship www.jacocatholics.org NOTICE OF HEARING AND notice of final settlement of dece- days after actual notice was giv- NOTICE TO CREDITORS dent’s estate. en as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, THE STATE OF KANSAS TO You are further advised if written they shall be forever barred. Grass Roots Pest Control ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: objections to simplified adminis- tration are filed with the court, the Tricia L. McAllister, Petitioner and Lawn Care You are hereby notified that court may order that supervised on the 13th day January, 2016, administration ensue. Submitted and Approved by: a Petition was filed in said court Dennis A. White, #12108 364-5155 • cell: 785-207-0270 by Tricia L. McAllister, named You are hereby required to file White Law Office State licensed and certified. executrix under the Last Will and your written defenses thereto on 120 West 5th Street, Testament of Maxine Metzger, or before the 8th day of February, P.O. Box 445 “Where Satisfied Customers Send Their Friends” deceased, praying the instrument 2016, at 8:30 a.m. of said day, in Holton, Kansas 66436 dated February 26, 1999, and said Court, in the City of Holton, 785-364-3971 Roger Collins, owner • 364-5155 • Holton, KS Codicil thereto dated October 9, in Jackson County, Kansas, at Attorney for Petitioner 2009, and attached thereto be which time and place said cause ML5t3 ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 4 The issue of income inequality is not new By Lee H. Hamilton right mix of public policies to give ating largely out of public view... the and workforce training, though that When the history of this year’s poor and middle-income Americans wealthy have used their influence to will take time to produce change. OPINION more opportunity without shifting steadily whittle away at the govern- Encouraging technological change presidential campaign is written, one of its more remarkable features will power to the federal government. ment’s ability to tax them.’’ that boosts unskilled employment be that candidates of both parties On the Democratic side, as ex- Yet some reform-minded conser- - rather than stripping it away- will Open Kansas Initiative feel it necessary to talk about income pected, both Bernie Sanders and vatives agree with Democrats on at matter. inequality. Surely that makes this a Hillary Clinton press for a firmer least one point, which is that govern- So will protecting the progressiv- launches this week watershed moment. public stance to redress the problem. ment needs to act to achieve great- ity of the income tax, encouraging No one suggests there are easy so- er fairness and opportunity in the the well-to-do to follow the excel- release information about those who The is- The formal launch of what is be- sue is hard- lutions. To be sure, there are politi- economy. The stresses we see in our lent examples of their peers who are ing called the “Open Kansas Initia- had applied for the posts. The Sa- cians, especially on the right, who political system today - free-floating sharing their wealth, focusing on lina Journal and Associated Press ly new. As tive’’ will take place on Wednesday h i s t o r i a n believe there’s not much room for public anger and distrust of govern- trade deals that favor workers and of this week. sued, arguing the governor had vio- public action. ment and large institutions - stem not just the business community, and lated the open records law. A Topeka and writer Open Kansas is a non-partisan, Jill Lepore Market forces will sort it all out, at least in part from the widespread providing incentives for people of non-profit initiative that seeks to judge agreed, but as of this writing, they argue. In this telling, inequality perception that economic insecurity ordinary means to save and invest. the governor still had not released pointed out give the people of Kansas straight- last year, has come about because of global- has become entrenched in our sys- We need to promote policies that forward access to public records, the applications. ization and technological changes tem and there’s very little ordinary help all children advance, and dis- In a similar case, Brownback has income in- public meetings and a government equality in that are unstoppable and that on the people can do about it. If inequality courage efforts to further concen- that works for them in the open. refused to release the applications whole have raised living standards. continues to grow, the stress on the trate wealth. These are incremental for a magistrate judge’s post in Reno the United Open government is something all States has Eventually, they believe, the gap system will ratchet ever tighter. changes requiring limited govern- state legislators should stand for. County, a decision being challenged between the highest earners and No one is arguing for a straight- ment action. by the Hutchinson News, the AP and been rising Its mission statement is: “Work- since the late the rest of us will diminish. Instead ahead equalization of economic re- A reduction in inequality is an es- ing to ensure Kansans have access Kansas Press Association. of fighting inequality, we should be sources, which would not just require sential ingredient in a healthy democ- Another example of how the 1960s to their government. An open and As she put it, “The evidence that protecting and expanding the re- extreme restrictions on personal racy. To let the gap between rich and transparent government is the very Brownback administration denies wards for skill, leadership and entre- freedom, but would almost certainly ordinary Americans grow larger will access to public records involves income inequality in the United foundation of our democracy. As States has been growing for decades preneurship. hamstring economic growth. Nor, allow political pressures to build in Kansans, we deserve the right to ob- The Topeka Capital-Journal, which This argument assumes that the however, should government make our economic and political systems. requested emails from the Depart- and is greater than in any other de- serve, question, or participate in the veloped democracy is not much dis- very wealthy won’t act to tilt the the problem worse, which is what We should aim for a country where business of the state.’’ ment for Children and Families. The field even more in their favor. Yet some politicians’ call for further tax opportunities are more equal and the request seemed simple enough; it puted.’’ To meet these important goals, More notable is that it has become as The New York Times noted last reductions on the richest would do. distribution of wealth and income is partners will encourage elected offi- covered six staff members’ emails month, they are doing just that. There are some broad directions fairer. over a two-day period. DCF officials a defining issue of our day, with Re- cials to sign a Transparency Pledge, publican candidates seizing on it just “With inequality at its highest lev- we should be moving to ensure a NOTE: Lee Hamilton is a Distin- advocate for laws that protect Kan- responded that fulfilling the request els in nearly a century,’’ the newspa- degree of fairness. Current trends guished Scholar at Indiana Univer- would cost the newspaper $2,855. as avidly as Democrats - though with sity School of Global and International sans’ rights to participate in their different views of its causes and so- per wrote, “the very richest Ameri- are not inevitable if citizens are de- government, and support policies All but a few hundred dollars of Studies; and a Professor of Practice, lutions. cans have financed a sophisticated termined to reduce the influence and IU School of Public and Environmental that further open the doors of our the fee, according to a Capital-Jour- and astonishingly effective apparatus power of money on the system. We nal editorial, was to cover the cost of Some reformist Republicans have Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. democracy. argued for some time now for the for shielding their fortunes.... Oper- need to shift resources to education House of Representatives for 34 years. Deleting some loopholes in the lawyers to review the documents. Kansas Open Records Act is a good It’s not a new trick. For decades, place to start, advocates say. government officials who want to Action is needed because elected avoid giving information to the officials and their staffs repeatedly public have used outrageous fees to INSIGHT: In praise of the cows choose to deny the public access to make records unaffordable. By John Schlageck have overlooked this wonderful (cows) and hides (both). in advertising. Who hasn’t seen the government records and documents, Despite a statutory requirement Kansas Farm Bureau beast of burden and focused their They are also used as draft animals skydiving cows on their television according to Julie Doll, a former for “reasonable” fees, officials often Talk to farmers, stockmen and careful aim on mice, monkeys, rats and in certain sports. Some consider screen? newspaper reporter from Garden charge huge sums for merely copy- ranchers — most will tell you how and other vermin. cattle the oldest form of wealth, and Another cow celebrity that’s been City and one of the organizers of the ing electronic data and ridiculous much they love Everyone screams bloody murder cattle rustling, consequently, one of around for eons is Borden’s Elsie the initiative. fees for clerical time. More recently, their cows. Prob­ when some shampoo company tests the earliest forms of theft. Cow. “It would be difficult to find a time they began to add legal fees. lem is this hum- its latest shampoo on a furry rodent. Dairy cows are referred to as the Snorting bulls symbolize a healthy since the Kansas Open Records Act Newspapers and others must pay ble and in most Where is the outcry for the lifestyle foster mothers of the human race be- stock market and a Hereford cow was passed in 1984 in which state the fees or spend time and money — cases easy-go- of cows? cause they produce most of the milk pioneered space travel. Every kid officials showed such brazen disre- often on their own lawyers — to try ing beast rarely They spend days and nights un­ that people drink. They provide 90 knows about the cow who jumped gard for residents’ rights to educate to reduce the cost. That’s an expen- receives the der the stars without a tent or blan­ percent of the world’s milk supply. over the moon. themselves about decisions being sive challenge for newspapers, to say praise associ- ket and only their coat to keep them The best cows may give ap­ Milk, ice cream, cheeseburgers or made on their behalf,’’ Doll has stat- the least, but it’s often outright unaf- ated with the no- warm. They have to hoof it across proximately 25 gallons of milk each that fine leather purse — think about ed. “An obvious example is the use fordable for individual Kansans. ble show horse the pasture just to get a drink of cold day. That’s 400 glasses of milk. it. Where would we be without our of private email accounts to conduct “Fixing the open records law or one of the water. Cows in this country give an average cows? public business. As The Wichita Ea- should be simple,’’ Doll said. “First, so-called smart- But hey, I’m not here to say I feel of 2,000 gallons of milk per year. On any given day a cow often does gle reported nearly a year ago, Gov. legislators should bar state officials est creatures, the sorry for the cow community. Confi- That’s more than 30,000 glasses of more for us than our friends, neigh- Sam Brownback’s budget director and agencies from assessing exces- squealing pig. dent and quiet, it is not their way to milk. bors, in-laws or even our elected of- used private email accounts to work sive fees. A number of states and Fewer and fewer ask for preferential treatment. Beef cattle supply more than 30 ficials. Cows deserve a roaring round with conservative lobbyists to craft groups could provide model leg- people extol the virtues of this con- Spend time with a herd of cows different cuts of meat, including the of applause and recognition for a job the state’s budget (which turned out islation if needed. In most cases in tented creature that spends her days and you’ll soon discover they are in- heart, tongue and what we grew up well done. to be fiction, but that’s a different which electronic data are copied and quietly grazing and eating grass. deed spiritual beings. They live their calling mountain oysters — a male Anyway, I’d much rather thank a problem).’’ sent, there should be no fee. We’ve all watched movies about entire lives in service to mankind. private part. You gotta admit, that’s cow and wear a pair of leather boots Private email accounts were used “Second, the law should make horses (Trigger) and pigs (Babe), Behind that seemingly blank stare meaningful giving. than sport a mink coat and thank a to circumvent the open records law, plain that private emails, websites but for most of the time, cows are rests a knowing glint that suggests, Another gift from the bovine com- varmint. I know I’d rather drink milk known as KORA, Doll said. and other digital venues are subject considered boring and ignored by “Go ahead. Make fun. I spend all munity is leather that comes from from a cow than milk from a mink. The governor and his staff argued to KORA if they are used by gov- Hollywood, the media and the gen- day eating and sleeping. You’re the their hides. We use it for boots, belts, Enough said. that because their emails were sent ernment officials to conduct public eral public. one with high blood pressure and baseballs, suitcases, purses, wallets, NOTE: John Schlageck is a through private email accounts rath- business. Still, cows are not whiners. They cash-flow problems.” easy chairs and jackets. Yes, cattle or commentator on agriculture and ru- er than the state’s email system, the “The numerous KORA exceptions take their obscurity in stride and Cattle occupy a unique role in hu- cows make the ultimate sacrifice for ral Kansas. records weren’t subject to the open would still be in place; they are more rarely complain about their circum­ man history, domesticated beginning human comfort. records act. than sufficient to guard the informa- stances. Except for a couple of rare with the Stone Age. Some are raised Another place cows shine is in the The state’s attorney general, when tion and records that have long been occasions, animal rights activists for meat (beef cattle), dairy products rodeo arena or as spokes mammals asked for his opinion about a pos- exempted from public scrutiny un- sible violation of KORA, shrugged. der the law. ______State lawmakers, asked to amend “Fixing the law would show that the law, dawdled. the Legislature believes government “The means of communication should be accessible and account- should count for very little when de- able to Kansans,’’ Doll said. Jenkins: Better federal government means less federal govt. termining what constitutes a govern- The “transparency pledge to Kan- By Lynn Jenkins to the many serious challenges our cies of bat was being threatened by North Korea Sanctions Enforcement ment record. The pertinent question sas taxpayers’’ that members of the U.S. House of Representatives nation is facing. As he completes his a disease known as white-nose syn- Act of 2016 to expand sanctions is whether government officials were Kansas State Legislature are asked R-Kansas term, I am hopeful that the president drome. against North Korea after they, yet conducting public business,’’ Doll to sign is as follows: “Because open Since I arrived will stop going at issues alone and The Northern Long Eared Bat’s again, conducted an illegal weapons said. “But today in Kansas, even in and transparent government is the in Congress, I’ve will work with Congress to deliver known habitat includes many coun- test, producing potentially a hydro- cases in which government officials very foundation of our democracy, worked for a fu- real solutions. ties in eastern Kansas, but according gen bomb. clearly are conducting the public’s I pledge to increase Kansas govern- ture where folks As we look ahead to 2017 and look to the FWS, their potential range in- While North Korea continues to business using government accounts ment accountability by supporting can control their forward to a new president, I hope cludes more than half of the state. At pursue such a dangerous and unrea­ and computers, the governor still public and transparent processes, own healthcare, he or she will join me in working this time there are no cases of this sonable course of action, it is vital prefers secrecy.’’ timely and reasonable access to pub- where individu- towards a positive future — where disease in our state. I believe efforts that America stands up to help secure In late 2014, Brownback appointed lic information and increased public als can actually individuals can do their own taxes, to protect the species should not a safer world. This bill will ensure two Saline County commissioners. participation.’’ do their own make their own decisions and con- come at an adverse cost to the eco- North Korea faces further difficul- The appointments followed a vote We certainly encourage our state taxes and busi- trol their own healthcare. nomic wellbeing to our communi- ties in any attempt to continue down in which Saline County residents ap- representatives and state senators to nesses aren’t ——— ties and will continue to monitor this this hostile path. proved a plan to increase the number sign the pledge. For more informa- weighed down I recently voted in support of situation closely. of commissioners from three to five. tion on this initiative, go online to under the toll blocking the vague “Waters of the ——— The governor’s office refused to OpenKansas.org David Powls of our cumber- United States” rule proposed by the Recently, I voted in support of the some tax code, Environmental Protection Agency and where better government means and ensure control of small streams more state and local control — not and creek beds stay in the hands of Earthquake insurance requires more federal regulation. our local communities. This year, the American people The WOTUS rule would be det­ have a chance to choose a vision for rimental to our farmers, ranchers, a separate policy in Kansas a brighter future: one that you con- home owners and family business- Earthquake insurance coverage in Selzer said. “That is why it is impor- trol; one where the government gets es already struggling under excess Kansas requires a separate policy or tant, if you are considering the cov- out of your way so that we can create federal government regulation. The endorsement to your regular hom- erage, that you talk over the specifics a better tomorrow and a more confi- federal government should never eowners insurance policy, according with your local agent.” dent America. control the puddles in our own back- to Ken Selzer, CPA, Commissioner Commissioner Selzer also offered Recently, at the Republican Lead- yards, and I will continue fighting to of Insurance. these points to consider about earth- ership Press Conference, I discussed prevent this rule from ever coming “Earthquake coverage is not a part quake coverage: how the American people face two into effect. of a regular homeowners, renters • Coverage doesn’t include dam- contrasting visions for the future: a ——— or condominium insurance policy,” age to your vehicles. That may be government that empowers folks or On Jan. 14, the U.S. Fish and Commissioner Selzer said. “If your covered under your current auto- a government that controls folks. Wildlife Service (FWS) published insurance company offers it – and mobile policy. Check with your lo- ——— regulations that will require FWS many do – coverage can be added cal insurance agent or company to President Obama recently deliv­ permits for development projects if by including an endorsement to your verify your vehicle coverage. ered a State of the Union address they occur near a roosting site for policy or by purchasing a separate • The time to buy the coverage is that focused more on his legacy the Northern Long Eared Bat. It was earthquake policy.” before an earthquake. Most insurers rather than presenting real solutions determined by the FWS that this spe- In either case, the commissioner won’t sell any new earthquake insur- said, you will pay an extra premium. ance for 30 to 60 days after a recent Instead of a dollar amount, the de- earthquake. Check with your insur- ductible for that premium will prob- ance company to be sure. ably be a percentage of the cost of • As with any household coverage, make a household inventory. Go through THE HOLTON rebuilding your home. There might each room to write down and video ev- 11 also be a separate deductible for the erything. Store the inventory in a secure home’s contents. place at another location, such as a safe “The type of home construction deposit box. (For a download of a Per- RECORDER ______Member 2016 ______could also determine the insurabil- sonal Home Inventory, go to www.ksin- Serving the Jackson County community for 149 years ity of the structure as well,” Com- surance.org, and on the home page hit Jackson County Residents - $44 (42¢ per issue) missioner Selzer said. “Wood frame “Finding a Publication” under the “Help Elsewhere in Kansas - $51.50 (50¢ per issue) homes often withstand earthquakes With…” banner. If you have a smart- ESTABLISHED 1867 STAFF better than brick or stone structures, phone, you can get the application for Out of State - $58 (56¢ per issue) a mobile personal home inventory, My- Published semi-weekly at 109 West Fourth Street, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Editors and Publishers: David and their rates may be less costly. Name ______HomeScr.APP.book, from your phone’s 66436. Periodical postage paid at Holton (Kan.) Post Office. phone: (785) 364-3141; and Connie Powls Single-story homes may receive bet- app store. toll free: (888) 364-3141; fax: (785) 364-3422; e-mail: [email protected] ter rates. And the age of the home A survey by the Insurance Information Postmaster: Advertising Sales: Shannon Schmille, Address ______may affect the cost.” Institute (III) shows that only 8 percent Send address changes to the Holton Recorder, P.O. Box 311, 109 West One other factor in the cost of the of homeowners in the Midwest have Fourth Street, Holton, Kansas 66436. USPS 247-840 Errin Edwards and Allen Bowser Zip Code ______coverage could be the number of earthquake insurance. In Oklahoma, Subscription rates: One year in Jackson County $44 (42¢ per issue); elsewhere in City Editor: Brian Sanders claims filed. More claims may deter- where earthquakes have been prevalent Kansas $51.50 (50¢ per issue). Out-of-state, $58 (56¢ per issue). Prices include tax. Phone ______mine whether an insurance company during the past few years, a total of 15 County Editor: Ali Holcomb percent of homeowners have the cover- Single copy, $1. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. For information changes its premiums. That process Advertising Design: Leslie Paine E-Mail ______is similar to how premiums for oth- age, according to the III. about online only subscriptions, go to holtonrecorder.net. For additional assistance, contact Business Office: Kendra Moppin ers lines of insurance are structured. the Kansas Insurance Department’s “Kansans should also remember Even when it upsets and overwhelms us, & Michael Powls that earthquake policies usually Consumer Assistance Hotline at cover only structural and foundation 800-432-2484. truth above all. damage to a home,” Commissioner THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 5 Family Life Crops and Soils: Brome plot results listed Store winter leftovers By David G. Hallauer able, but combined, they provide us was only applied at the 90 pound per investigate the inhibition of growth Meadowlark Extension a view of treatments that might be acre N rate. of transplanted, seedling trees when District Agent statistically different, something we If you are still making a fertilizer lawn grasses (three species) were al- safely for your family Crops & Soils/Horticulture can’t typically catch at the single site rate decision for cool season forages, lowed to grow up to the trunk. The Three brome level. This year’s three-site summary be sure to individually evaluate each results? plots were hosted provides some interesting contrasts. site to determine appropriate fertil- Caliper measures six inches above By Nancy C. Nelson make sure it is clean for the next in Northeast Kan- From a nitrogen (N) standpoint, izer rates. Most soil tests from hayed the soil surface were twice as large for Meadowlark Extension use. Wash. Remove any leftover sas during 2015. response curves show a positive re- sites indicate low P levels, requiring plots without grass as for those with District Agent food and rinse in hot water. Wipe Sites in Atchison sponse up to 90 pounds of actual N P applications to maximize yield. either fescue or bluegrass. Redbuds Family Life extra grease with a sponge or pa- County, Brown applied per acre. At the 120-pound N For full plot results, as well as showed a 300 percent weight advan- Long winter per towel. Wash in the sink with County (east of rate, yield (approximately three tons those from prior years, contact a tage for plots with grasses controlled months often dish soap and warm water or put Hiawatha) and per acre) is flat to slightly declining. District Office or e-mail me at dhal- than those without. Pecans showed mean big pots it in the dishwasher top rack. Dry the Meadowlark Interesting as well is that yield differ- [email protected]. Special thanks to Wil- a significant 200 percent increase. of soup and your container using a kitchen Extension District ences at the 60, 90 and 120 pound N liam and Henry Hill for hosting this Leaf areas were 200 percent larger chili for family towel or the low-heat cycle on the (north of Holton rates aren’t statistically different. year’s plot. in plots without grass competition gatherings, Su- dishwasher. in Jackson Coun- Phosphorous (P) responses weren’t Start Trees Off Right and leaf weight showed a 300 percent per Bowl par- Remove stains. You may need ty) included mul- seen at any level (a 30 pound per acre If you’re planting trees this spring increase. ties and more. to take extra steps to remove re- tiple treatments designed to measure actual P rate was used). This is likely without a weed control plan, research The conclusion: grasses must be If you’re stor- maining stains. Soak containers the differences between nitrogen and due to high soil test P levels at each from K-State’s John C. Pair Horti- controlled under a newly transplanted ing leftovers to using a mild bleach solution of phosphorous rates as well as interac- site. The site north of Holton had a cultural Center on redbud and pecan tree to get the best possible growth. reheat at home two teaspoons of bleach per gal- tions between those nutrients as well. 47 ppm soil test P level. Twenty parts seedlings might change your mind! For best results, control grasses to a or take to work lon of water, drain and dry thor- This year’s plots also included a sul- per million is typically considered The work by three researchers was to minimum of three feet. for lunch, it’s oughly before use. fur treatment at a “high management” more than adequate, so a response important to keep your plastic For containers that have an fertility level. was not expected. Sulfur applications containers clean and stain-free odor, try baking soda and water Results from single sites are avail- did not show a yield response, but it and to know when it’s time to re- scrub (one teaspoon of baking cycle them or discard them, too. soda with one cup of water) or Public Notice The American Cleaning Insti- you can also try undiluted vine- County commission changes tute has these tips for cleaning gar. Be sure to wash the container (First published in The Holton All creditors of the decedent and/or tossing plastic food con- after any of these stain removal Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, are notified to exhibit their de- tainers. If your plastic food con- steps. If the stain won’t budge, Monday meeting schedule Jan. 18, 2016.) mands against the Estate within tainer can’t hold its shape in hot throw the container away. the latter of four months from the water or the microwave, then you You can prevent stains before By Ali Holcomb In other business, according to the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF date of the first publication of no- may need to toss or recycle it. This they happen by spraying the in- The Jackson County Commission- approved minutes, the commission: JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS tice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and is true of most containers that are side of the container with an un- ers have agreed to move their regular * Met with Chad Phillips, head Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. amendments thereto, or if the meant to transport food such as flavored cooking spray. If you are Monday meetings up an hour and to custodian, to discuss Courthouse and Chapter 59 identity of the creditor is known takeout containers, and those that not using the container for cook- use that extra hour to approve com- courtyard renovation projects for or reasonably ascertainable, 30 you purchase food products in, ing, you can line the container mission minutes and conduct other 2016. In the Matter of the Estate of days after actual notice was giv- such as yogurt containers. These with foil or plastic wrap. Tomato administrative work, it was reported. They also accepted a bid from Kel- Sharity Rae Kranz, Deceased en as provided by law, and if their types of containers are designed stains are stubborn so refrain During a special meeting of the lie Long Lighting Studio of Topeka demands are not thus exhibited, for a one-time use only. from microwaving tomato sauce commission on Friday, Jan. 15, the for new lighting in the first floor con- No. 16-PR-5 they shall be forever barred. If the container is a keeper, in plastic containers. commissioners agreed to begin meet- ference room and the jury room at a ings at 8 a.m. on Mondays to approve cost of $5,869.92. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Larry Kranz, commission minutes and to prepare * Approved bills and payroll. Petitioner for their regular meetings. * Met in executive session for 15 You are hereby notified that In recent weeks, the commission- minutes to discuss a personnel mat- on January 14, 2016, a Petition Dennis A. White, #12108 ers have started meeting regularly on ter with Eric Fritz and Earl Bahret, for Issuance of Letters of White Law Office Test for radon this winter Tuesdays at the Courthouse to con- road and bridge department co-su- Administration under the Kansas Park Place, 120 W 5th Street duct additional business. pervisors. No action was taken back Simplified Estates Act was filed PO Box 445 By Cindy Williams cer in non-smokers, and the second Tuesdays have been designated in open session. in this Court by Larry Kranz re- Holton, KS 66436 Meadowlark Extension leading cause of lung cancer in the as work and research days to review * Called Randy Carmen at Kansas questing that he be appointed 785-364-3971 District Agent general population. information presented to the com- Tire and Auto to discuss the possibil- as Administrator and Letters of Attorney for Petitioner Food & Nutrition, FNP Radon surveys have shown that missioners during Monday’s regu- ity of purchasing a tire machine. Administration be issued. ML5t3 Radon is a naturally occurring six percent of homes in the U.S. lar meeting, as well as review other * Met in executive session for 15 element produced from radioactive have average concentrations above items like economic development, minutes to discuss a personnel mat- decay in the soil; it’s an odorless, the recommended maximum level. the neighborhood revitalization pro- ter. No action was taken back in open colorless and tasteless gas, and cited However, the Kansas survey demon- gram and the county employee wage session. as the leading cause of lung can- strated that one in four homes were scale. Tuesday meetings also are open * Adjourned the meeting at 4:30 high, said Bruce Snead, Kansas State to the public. p.m. The meeting started at 9:45 a.m. University Research and Extension ‘ residential energy specialist. “Detection is relatively simple,” South Side of Square – Holton said Snead, who recommends be- Public Notice Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 10-2 • Sun. & Mon. Closed ginning with a home radon detector, www.Facebook.com/HeartToHomeKS • 785-362-7111 Booher which, in its simplest form, can be Robert E. Booher, 79, Holton, purchased from many K-State Re- (First published in The Holton EXISTING, DISSOLVED OR died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at St. search and Extension offices in the Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, DORMANT CORPORATIONS; Francis Hospital in Topeka. state. Radon kits are available in all Jan. 25, 2016.) THE UNKNOWN EXECUTORS, CROSSWORD PUZZLE He was born May 17, 1936, in three of the Meadowlark Extension ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Louis District offices located at Seneca, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRUSTEES, CREDITORS, Booher Sr. and Eunice Lamoine Holton or Oskaloosa. Cost is $5.50 JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Booher. per kit and can be purchased at home OF ANY DEFENDANTS THAT Mr. Booher was a U.S. Army and hardware stores, usually around THE FARMERS STATE BANK, ARE OR WERE PARTNERS veteran of the Korean War. He later $25. OR IN PARTNERSHIP; THE worked as an overnight supervisor at “Testing is important, because it’s Plaintiff, UNKNOWN GUARDIANS, the former Oldham’s Sausage Plant the only way to tell how much of the CONSERVATORS AND in Holton. gas is present,” said Snead, who ex- vs. TRUSTEES OF ANY He married Juanita Chamness. plained that, in Kansas, since 1987, DEFENDANTS THAT ARE They divorced. He married Carol 41 percent of the 50,182 tests re- CYNTHIA R. WHEELER, MINORS OR ARE UNDER Ann MacKintosh on April 17, 1981, sults available had levels above the THE BOARD OF COUNTY ANY LEGAL DISABILITY; in Manhattan. She died March 11, recommended ceiling of 4.0 pCi/L COMMISSIONERS OF AND THE UNKNOWN 2007. He also was preceded­ in death (Piair is the unit of measurement). In JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, by a daughter, Debbie­ Jo Booher; a the Meadowlark District, there have JOHN DOE as the unknown ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, brother; and a sister,­ Caroline Boo- been high levels in all three counties, spouse, if any, of Defendant TRUSTEES, CREDITORS AND her. so testing is very important. CYNTHIA R. WHEELER, ASSIGNS OF ANY PERSON Survivors include a son, Dale Boo- To conduct a test in the home, you any occupants of the prem- ALLEGED TO BE DECEASED her, Las Vegas, Nev.; three daugh- need to do it at the lowest lived-in ises, and THE UNKNOWN AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY ters, Laura Ann Booher, Manassas,­ level (such as a bedroom, living room HEIRS, EXECUTORS, BE CONCERNED: Va., Dorothy Ann Booher, Cudahy, or family room). Avoid high humid- ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, Wisc., and Yvonne Chamness and ity rooms like the kitchen, laundry TRUSTEES, CREDITORS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED husband Nhak R. Yin, Holton; a or bathrooms. Place the test 20 to AND ASSIGNS OF ANY that a Petition has been filed in the brother, Louis Booher­ Jr., German- 24 inches above the floor for two to DECEASED DEFENDANT; District Court of Jackson County, town, Wisc.; 18 grandchildren; and five days. The goal is to measure the THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES KS, by Farmers State Bank pray- 17 great-grandchildren.­ potential for elevated concentrations OF ANY DEFENDANTS; ing for foreclosure of a mortgage Cremation is planned. Per Mr. that come from the soil beneath the THE UNKNOWN OFFICERS, executed by Cynthia R. Wheeler, Booher’s request, no services will be home’s foundation. SUCCESSORS, TRUSTEES, covering the following-described held. Testing kits and more information CREDITORS AND ASSIGNS OF real estate in Jackson County, Memorial contributions may be about radon is available at all three ANY DEFENDANTS THAT ARE KS, to-wit: made to the Jackson County Kid’s Meadowlark Extension District Of- EXISTING, DISSOLVED OR Closet, sent in care of Chapel Oaks fices, located at Seneca, Holton or DORMANT CORPORATIONS; Beginning at the Southwest Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Hol- Oskaloosa. Or for more information, THE UNKNOWN EXECUTORS, corner of the Southwest Quarter ton, KS 66436. Holton Recorder 1/25/16 contact 785-863-2212. ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, of Section 17, Township 8 South, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., run- SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ning thence East 30 rods; thence OF ANY DEFENDANTS THAT North 16 rods, thence West 30 Public Notice ARE OR WERE PARTNERS rods; to the West line, thence OR IN PARTNERSHIP; THE South 16 rods to the place of be- UNKNOWN GUARDIANS, ginning, commonly known and (First published in The Holton tration are filed with the court, the CONSERVATORS AND described as 16030 166th Road, Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, court may order that supervised TRUSTEES OF ANY Mayetta, KS 66509; Jan. 18, 2016.) administration ensue. DEFENDANTS THAT ARE MINORS OR ARE UNDER and for the sale of said prem- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF You are hereby required to file ANY LEGAL DISABILITY; ises to pay the debt secured JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS your written defenses thereto on AND THE UNKNOWN by said mortgage in the sum of Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. or before the 8th day of February, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, $74,735.24 with interest thereon Chapter 59 2016, at 8:30 a.m. of said day, in ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, at the rate of 6.130% per annum said Court, in the City of Holton, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS AND from November 17, 2015 until In the Matter of the Estate of in Jackson County, Kansas, at ASSIGNS OF ANY PERSON paid and for all other amounts Joseph Rupnicki, Deceased which time and place said cause ALLEGED TO BE DECEASED, owed on the First Note and will be heard. Mortgage together with interest, Case No. 16 PR 4 Defendants. taxes and the costs of this action, All creditors of the decedent and forever barring and foreclos- NOTICE OF HEARING AND are notified to exhibit their de- Case No. 2016 CV 07 ing you and each of you from all NOTICE TO CREDITORS mands against the Estate within right, title, interest, or equity of re- the latter of four months from the NOTICE OF SUIT demption in or to said premises, You are hereby notified that date of the first publication of no- or any part thereof, and you are on January 13, 2016, a Petition tice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and THE STATE OF KANSAS hereby required to plead to the for Issuance of Letters of amendments thereto, or if the TO: CYNTHIA R. WHEELER, Petition on or before the 7th day Administration Under the Kansas identity of the creditor is known THE BOARD OF COUNTY of March, 2016, in the Court at Simplified Estates Act was filed or reasonably ascertainable, 30 COMMISSIONERS OF Holton, KS. If you fail to plead, in this Court by Jesse Rupnicki, days after actual notice was giv- JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS, judgment and Decree will be an heir, requesting that he be en as provided by law, and if their JOHN DOE as the unknown entered in due course upon the appointed as Administrator and demands are not thus exhibited, spouse, if any, of Defendant Petition. Letters of Administration be is- they shall be forever barred. CYNTHIA R. WHEELER and sued, to him. You are further any unknown occupants of the Respectfully submitted, advised under the provisions of Jesse Rupnicki, Petitioner premises, and THE UNKNOWN the Kansas Simplified Estates HEIRS, EXECUTORS, SCOTT, QUINLAN, WILLARD, Act the Court need not super- SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, BARNES & KEESHAN, L.L.C. vise administration of the Estate, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS and no notice of any action of the Dennis A. White, #12108 AND ASSIGNS OF ANY s/ James S. Willard Administrator or other proceed- White Law Office DECEASED DEFENDANT; James S. Willard, #09185 ings in the administration will be Park Place, 120 W 5th Street THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES 3301 SW Van Buren given, except for notice of final PO Box 445 OF ANY DEFENDANTS; Topeka, KS 66611-2225 settlement of decedent’s estate. Holton, KS 66436 THE UNKNOWN OFFICERS, (785) 267-0040 785-364-3971 SUCCESSORS, TRUSTEES, Attorney for Plaintiff, You are further advised if written Attorney for Petitioner CREDITORS AND ASSIGNS OF Farmers State Bank objections to simplified adminis- ML5t3 ANY DEFENDANTS THAT ARE ML7t3 ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 6 SPORTS Monday

Holton ffth out of 12 teams at Sadowski Wildcat boys pin More than half of the Wildcats reach the medalist’s stand By Brian Sanders Jackson said the second-place fn- Two other HHS grapplers also (285-lb. division) each taking sixth. 41-28 loss on JW More than half of the Holton High ishers were “disappointed” not to be earned a spot on the medalist’s stand Saturday’s wins followed a Thurs- School wrestlers participating in the at their top of their respective divi- during Saturday’s tournament action. day afternoon home dual with Bald- By Brian Sanders what we had.” annual Gerald Sadowski Memorial sions, but overall, they “had a really Juniors Tel Wittmer and Jameson win High School which saw the The Holton Wildcat boys’ Noel said that with Jeff West Tournament found themselves on the good day.” He praised the work of Lutz made it to the semifnal round, Wildcats taking a 50-19 defeat at the visit to the annual Tonganoxie leading the Big Seven League medalist’s stand Saturday, including Price and Baum, adding that the lat- with Wittmer beating Onaga’s Quen- hands of the Bulldogs. Basketball Invitational didn’t get in three-point baskets, Brees’ a frst-place showing from senior ter is “really starting to come on for tin Lara 3-2 to earn third place hon- The Wildcat wrestlers will travel off to a good start, but they did plan to start with the “3-2 zone” Justin Rieschick and three second- us” and is “headed in the right direc- ors in the 220-lb. category and Lutz to Hoyt on Thursday for a three-way come away with a win against worked beautifully against the place efforts. tion” as a wrestler, but also noted losing to Shawnee Heights’ Damon match with Royal Valley and Atchi- league foe Jefferson West, it was Tigers, who were 3-for-30 from “We performed about where I Tannahill’s progress as a wrestler. Ward 19-10 to take fourth in the 170- son County starting at 5:30 p.m. reported. behind the arch. As a result, the thought we would,” HHS head wres- “Kyler’s really starting to come lb. division. Then, on Saturday, the team will split Head coach Ryan Noel said Wildcats kept up the strategy all tling coach Cullen Jackson said of on as a sophomore, andSPORTS he’s starting Other Holton wrestlers placing Wednesday at up for a couple of invitational tour- that while the opening loss through the game and got the the Wildcats’ performance at the an- to grow up a little bit and see some the tournament were freshman Jayger naments, with the varsity wrestlers against Eudora and a closely- win. nual Holton-hosted tournament, fea- things that he missed in prior match- Carson in ffth (138-lb. division) and going to Baldwin and junior varsity played overtime loss to host team “All credit to Don Brees,” turing 12 teams in all. “We came up a es and weeks that he needs to see,” sophomores Lawson Henry (132- grapplers headed to Pleasant Ridge; Tonganoxie were disheartening, Noel said. little short in some spots, but overall, Jackson said. lb. division) and Clay Baumgartner both tournaments start at 9 a.m. the Wildcats bounced back with In scoring, two Wildcat play- the team we are is where we fnished a different strategy against Jeff ers contributed 11 points each today.” West, thanks to assistant coach — Haussler and Mason Strader, Overall, the Wildcats fnished in Don Brees, and closed out their whose scoring, Noel said, was ffth place behind Shawnee Heights, tournament appearance with a especially impressive following which fnished at the top of the Sa- 41-28 win against the Tigers. a scoring drought. dowski tournament for a second “Don doesn’t get much glory,” “Mason said he’d been 34 year in a row, followed by Andover Noel said. days without scoring, but he hit Central, Gardner-Edgerton and Ross- Tournament play for the Wild- some shots and he got 80 percent ville. Holton fnished in second place cats began on Thursday against from the feld,” Noel said. last year and last won the tournament eventual tournament champion Noel also pointed out the work as a team in 2014. Eudora, who exploded for 46 of Brandt and Frakes on the in- Leading the Wildcats was Ri- frst-half points against Holton’s side throughout the tournament, eschick, who pulled off a come-from- 15 and held on to win by a lop- as well as Brandt Rose’s ability behind, 9-8 win in the 145-lb. cate- sided score of 68-28. Noel said “to bounce people around in the gory over Jake Patterson of Shawnee that in addition to Eudora being paint.” Heights to earn frst place in his di- “a really good basketball team The Wildcat boys (3-9) now vision. Jackson praised Rieschick on with some athleticism and size,” prepare to take on Sabetha at “another gutsy performance.” the Wildcats just “didn’t come home on Friday, looking for a “He’s never one to quit,” Jackson ready to play” in that frst game. home court win against the Blue said of Rieschick. “He’s always com- On the other hand, Noel said, Jays after a loss to them on the ing, whether he’s up by 10 or down the Cardinals came out strong road in early December. Noel by 10. He’s going to be in your face, against everyone they played said his team will look at mul- and that’s what we expect from him. that week. tiple strategies against Sabetha, He’s fun to watch.” “They also held Wamego to because “you can’t use anything Three other HHS wrestlers also 28 points in the championship too long against them, they’re so made it to the fnal round, but fnished game, so as frustrated as I was well-coached.” in second place in their respective after that game, just with our “I really want to see our boys categories. HHS junior Tyler Price, inability to control our stuff, it compete and show us how many in the 152-lb. division, lost a 10-5 de- sounds like they did that to ev- strides they’ve made since that cision to Rossville’s Isaiah Luellen; erybody throughout the tourna- frst game,” Noel said. “I’m look- junior Spencer Baum, in the 160-lb. ment,” he said. ing for how hard we’re going to division, lost by fall to Dakota Rodd Bryson Patch led the Wildcats compete and where we’re really of Andover Central; and sophomore in scoring against Eudora, with a at, because Sabetha, I think, is Kyler Tannahill, in the 195-lb. divi- pair of three-pointers contribut- the best team in the league.” sion, lost by fall to Shawnee Heights’ ing to his 11-point total. Mason Friday’s games, starting at Brett Yeagley. Chanay contributed four points, 4:30 p.m., are part of Holton’s Wildcat senior Justin Rieschick is shown above at right in the championship match of the Sad- and Austin Frakes, Kaden Brandt winter courtwarming event. owski Tournament, which he won. Photo by Brian Sanders and Ralf Maleska added three Scores ______points each. Thursday The Wildcats had a better Eudora 23-23-14-8—68 night on Friday against Tongan- Holton 7-8-5-8—28 oxie despite walking away from Holton: Patch 4 (2) 1-2 11, Lady Wildcats fnish fourth at Basehor-Linwood Tournament the game with a 49-45 overtime Chanay 2 0-0 4, Frakes 1 1-2 3, By Brian Sanders as well.” points coming from the freethrow and hopefully we’ve found out what loss to the Chieftains. The Cats Brandt 1 1-3 3, Maleska 1 (1) 0- After defeating the host team at In this game, Holton’s Shay Tank- line. Ashlyn Weilert and Hayley it’s going to take to be successful got off to a good start in the frst 0 3, Haussler 1 0-1 2, Bain 0 2-2 the Basehor-Linwood Tournament ing led the Lady Cats with 17 points, Thompson contributed six points throughout the rest of the year,” he quarter and bounced back from 2. Totals 10 (3) 5-10 28. on Wednesday, the Holton Lady Cats including one from behind the three- each, and Boswell, Tanking and Sar- said. “The frst time we played Sa- a mid-game defcit to knot the Eudora: Rouser 6 2-2 14, basketball team dropped the next two point arch, followed by Courtney ah Lierz each added a three-pointer. betha, we weren’t ready, and it was score at 41 at the end of regu- Elston 5 (3) 0-0 13, Tolefree 3 (2) games, including a loss to longtime Boswell, whose 15 points included a The loss put Holton into a battle up to the coaches to get them better lation, but came up short in the 0-0 8, Downing 2 2-2 6, Fawcett rival Topeka Hayden, to take fourth three-pointer. with perennial rival Topeka Hayden prepared for that game, and we didn’t sudden death period. 2 2-2 6, Rouser 2 1-3 5, VanDi- place at the tournament. Holton appeared to have some for third-place honors, but Hayden do it. But I’d like to think we’ve Noel said he believed the game est 2 (1) 0-0 5, Verbanic 1 (1) 1-2 Head coach Jon Holliday said that good momentum going into Friday’s proved to be just a little bit stronger played some decent basketball since “should have been over in regula- 4, Howe 1 0-0 2, Hornberger 1 while the two losses were hard for match-up against the Benton High than the Lady Cats, and Hayden went then.” tion, if we would have controlled 0-0 2, Brown 0 2-3 2, Pearson 0 his team to take, it should help them School Cardinals from St. Joseph, on to win the game 63-49. Holliday Scores the controllables and taken care 1-2 1. Totals 25 (7) 11-16 68. to take on Sabetha this Friday as a Mo. — a team that Holliday said said that his team was “very produc- Wednesday of our end.” Friday more seasoned team than they were Holton faced at the same tournament tive” at times against Hayden and Holton 15-13-7-21—56 “We did some silly things, as Tonganoxie 7-19-7-8-8—49 earlier in the 2015-16 season. last year. The Cardinals, however, had “some great ball movement,” but Basehor-Linwood 7-20-9-14—50 far as fouling late in the quarters Holton 12-11-7-11-4—45 Holton got off to a good start on proved to be too much for the Lady in the end, it just wasn’t enough. Holton: Tanking 5 (1) 6-8 17, Boswell and improbable made shots,” he Holton: Patch 5 (3) 4-5 17, 4 (1) 6-7 15, Weilert 2 3-6 7, Thompson said. “Tonganoxie was kind of Haussler 4 (2) 2-2 12, Maleska 2 Wednesday against Basehor-Lin- Cats to handle, starting with a rough “It was a game where we fell in the 2 0-0 4, Moore 1 2-2 4, Holaday 2 0-0 4, wood, playing “extremely well for 22-5 frst quarter that Holton never frst half, and we gave up a couple of Sweet 1 1-2 3, Lierz 1 0-0 2. Totals 18 a guard-dominant team, with a 2-4 6, Wright 1 (1) 1-2 4, Strader about the frst 12 minutes of that recovered from. buckets we shouldn’t have.” (2) 18-25 56. bunch of small guards and shoot- 1 (1) 1-2 4, Bain 1 0-0 2. Totals half,” Holliday said, getting the frst “Benton’s a great basketball team,” After trailing 35-24 at the half, Basehor-Linwood: Yankovich 4 (2) 1- ing the three, and we did a nice 14 (7) 10-17 45. quarter score to 15-7 before the Bob- Holliday said. “They’re ranked as the Lady Cats came out and got the 2 11, Schoenfelder 4 2-3 10, Mussett 1 5- job of guarding the arch. We just Tonganoxie: Caldwell 2 (1) cats exploded for 20 points in the one of the top teams in Missouri, and defcit down to four points, Holliday 6 7, Smith 2 2-3 6, DeLeon 3 0-0 6, Gore weren’t able to put them away 6-8 11, Staatz 2 5-7 9, Beach 3 second quarter, cutting Holton’s lead they’ve got a point guard that’s as said. However, the team didn’t take 2 1-2 5, Rutherford 1 (1) 0-0 3, Easley 1 when we had a chance.” (1) 2-3 9, Burge 4 0-0 8, Novot- to 28-27 at the half. good as we’ve seen in a long time. advantage of an opportunity to “seize 0-1 2. Totals 18 (3) 11-17 50. Again, Patch led the team in ney 1 (1) 3-5 6, Johnson 2 1-2 5, “In that last three or four minutes, They run some great sets, they’re the day and get going,” and Hayden Friday scoring, with three treys contribut- Williams 0 1-4 1. Totals 14 (3) Benton 22-9-11-12—54 ing to a total of 17 points on the 18-29 49. we did some things we can’t do to very effcient offensively and they’ve stretched the lead back to 14 points Holton 5-12-9-6—32 give ourselves a chance to be suc- got fve people keyed in. We can’t by game’s end. (Box score not available at press night, followed by AJ Haussler Saturday cessful,” Holliday said. “We put up give them enough compliment.” In this game, Holton was led in time.) with 12, including a couple from Holton 15-7-7-12—41 some quick shots. We got beat on the Holton battled back in the second scoring by Boswell with 12 points, Saturday behind the arch. Jefferson West 4-11-9-4—28 boards. There’s a lot of factors.” quarter to close the gap to 31-17, but Tanking with 11 and Weilert with Hayden 19 16 15 13 — 63 The Wildcats came back the Holton: Haussler 4 (1) 2-2 11, The Bobcats closed the third quar- a “nice run to start the third quarter” 10. Holton 10 14 17 8 — 49 next day with the win against Strader 4 (3) 0-1 11, Patch 2 5-8 ter with a one-point lead against couldn’t save the Cats, Holliday said, The Lady Cats (7-5) are now get- Holton: Weilert 3-7 3-4 10, Tanking 4- Jeff West, which Noel said was 9, Bain 3 1-4 7, Frakes 1 1-2 3. Holton, but the Lady Cats struck and the fnal score of 54-32 found the ting ready to take on Sabetha dur- 10 1-1 11, Boswell 5-9 2-2 12, M. Moore due to a game plan developed Totals 14 (4) 9-17 41. back in the fourth, exploding for 21 Cards on top. ing winter courtwarming games on 0-0 3-6 3, Thompson 2-4 2-2 6, Sweet 0- by Brees and hashed out by the Jefferson West: Livingston 4 1 1-2 1, Holaday 1-2 0-0 2, Lierz 2-2 0-0 team on the way to the game. 2-5 10, Sutton 3 (1) 1-2 8, Wil- points. “We gave ourselves a chance at Friday, with the day’s games start- 4, L. Moore 0-1 0-2 0, Riley 0-1 0-0 0, “The biggest thing was that we had the start of the third quarter,” he said. ing at 4:30 p.m. Holton’s girls team Karn 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-37 12-19 49. “He had developed our game liams 1 (1) 0-0 3, Guerra 1 (1) to go back to what we were doing for “If we’d have played at that level of have already suffered a road loss this Hayden: Grunert 2-4 0-0 6, Otting 1-2 plan, and we talked about it on 0-0 3, Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Dean 1 the frst part of the game,” Holliday effciency for the whole game, we season to the Blue Jays, but Holli- 3-4 5, Reid 7-12 3-4 18, Lawlor 4-5 0- the bus on the way there,” Noel 0-0 2. Totals 11 (3) 3-7 28. said. “We made a couple of great would have had a better chance. But day said he hopes that his team has 0 9, Lenherr 5-9 0-2 10, VanAuken 3-5 said of Brees. “We were going to defensive plays that got us off and we got beat by a very good basket- matured enough to beat Sabetha this 0-0 7, Gartner 0-1 0-0 0, McGreevy 3-3 come out in a 3-2 zone and see going, then we coupled that with our ball team.” time around. 0-0 6, Hunter 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 25-41 8- halfcourt offense and got better. We The Lady Cats were led by Shari “We’ve just played three hard 12 63. made them pay at the free throw line Riley in scoring, with six of her eight games against three good opponents, Royal Valley girls win two of three games at Panther Classic By Ali Holcomb 11 points in the third and 16 in the Both the Panthers and the Char- cember. 1-1 3, K. Johnson 1 0-0 2. Totals 14 (3) Now, Royal Valley will get back to After winning games against San- fourth. gers scored 11 in the frst quarter. At “Anytime you play someone a sec- 11-20 42. league play on Friday as they face Jeff ta Fe Trail and Wabaunsee on Thurs- “Our team’s competitiveness re- the half, the score was 23-21 in the ond time, the team that lost has the Other tournament scores: West with games starting at 4:30 p.m. day and Friday, the Royal Valley ally started to show in the second Panthers’ favor. advantage because they’ve worked Wabaunsee 46, Santa Fe Trail 33 The photo below shows girls basketball team came up short half even though we were down,” he Royal Valley kept Wabaunsee on a new strategy and you’re left Chapman 61, Santa Fe Trail 52 Royal Valley freshman Kiikto against Chapman Saturday in the said. “At one point, we cut the lead to just three points in the third and guessing what it is,” Katzer said. Due to snowy weather conditions Thomas, in white jersey, driv- Ninth Annual Panther Classic Tour- down to just seven or eight points, 14 in the fourth while the Panthers “We did a great job of making ad- on Thursday, the tournament games ing to the hoop against Was- nament with a fnal score of 58-47. and we had a pretty good run. I know scored 16 in the third and eight in the justments as we needed.” against Chapman and Wabaunsee baunsee over the weekend. Coach Corey Katzer said the team their legs were tired, but they never fourth. Royal Valley started strong with boys and girls were postponed until Coach Corey Katzer susbsti- “made steps forward” in their of- gave up.” Tamo Thomas led the Panthers in 16 points in the frst quarter to Santa tonight. The girls team is scheduled tuted three and four players at fense and defense throughout the Jan. 23, 2016 scoring with an impressive 20 points, Fe Trail’s 10. But Santa Fe added to play at 6 p.m. with the boys game a time in the game. tournament. Chap: 19-12-11-16 –58 with 10 in the third quarter. 13 points in the second to Royal to follow at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Michael Powls “Anytime you come out of a tour- RV: 4-9-13-21 – 47 “She had a great game,” Katzer Valley’s six to take the lead at half nament two and one you should be Individual statistics: said. “We had several players close 23-22. Chap: Langvardt 3 (2) 10-14 18, Sweet happy about that,” Katzer said. “The 6 (4) 0-0 16, Weis 3 (2) 6-8 14, Heiman to double digits. It was the best “The girls didn’t panic,” Katzer kids played really hard and were 4 (1) 0-2 9, Thomas 0 1-2 1. Totals 16 team effort they’ve had all year. If said. “They stayed clam, struck to able to execute the game plans we (9) 17-27 58. we could be consistent like that ev- the game plan during the second set out to do.” RV: Hanson 4 5-9 13, T. Thomas 2 (2) ery day, we could be a pretty scary half.” The Panthers’ fnal tournament 2-2 8, K. Thomas 3 (1) 0-1 7, Jordan 2 team.” The Chargers added 10 points in game against Chapman started out (2) 0-0 6, Putnam 2 2-2 6, Schuetz 2 1-2 Jan. 22, 2016 the third compared to the Panthers’ strong for the Irish as they held the 5, Baker 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 (5) 10-16 47. RV: 11-12-16-8 – 47 seven. In the fourth, however, Royal Panthers to just four points in the Katzer said Friday’s victory against Wab: 11-10-3-14 –38 Valley scored 16 and held Santa Fe frst quarter and nine in the second to Wabaunsee, 47-38, was the team’s Individual statistics: Trail to nine to take the win. “most complete game” offensively RV: T. Thomas 7 (3) 3-4 20, Hanson bring the score to 31-13 at the half. 2 4-4 8, Baker 3 1-2 7, Putnam 2 0-0 4, “It was a hard-fought victory,” he “We knew Chapman has three and defensively this season. Jordan 1 (1) 0-0 3, Thompson 1 0-0 2, said. really good players, and we used “Wabaunsee was a state qualifer Johnson 1 0-0 2, K. Thomas 0 1-2 1. To- Jan. 21, 2016 the same strategy we used against last year, and we went in with a spe- tal 17 (4) 9-12 47. RV: 16-6-7-16 – 45 Wabaunsee on Friday, and we felt cifc game plan,” he said. Wab: Terrapin 8 2-2 18, Schultz 3 (2) SFT: 10-13-10-9 – 42 pretty comfortable going into the That game plan included a differ- 2-2 10, Oliver 1 2-4 4, Michaelis 0 2-4 2, Individual statistics: game,” Katzer said. “But when they ent defensive scheme for Maggie Hurla 0 2-2 2, Johnson 1 0-0 2. Total 13 RV: T. Thomas 5 (1) 2-5 13, Hanson (2) 10-14 38. 4 2-8 10, Baker 3 2-2 8, Putnam 2 1-2 drained fve or six threes in the frst Schuetz and Macy Putnam. 5, K. Thomas 1 2-5 4, Schuetz 1 0-0 2, half, it’s tough.” “They did exactly what they were The Panthers opened the Panther Johnson 1 0-0 2, Jordan 0 1-2 1. Totals- The Panthers were able to pick up suppose to, and it isn’t going to show Classic on Thursday with a 45-42 17 (1) 10-24 45. momentum in the third quarter with up on the box score, but they deserve win against Santa Fe Trail. Royal SFT: Simmons 4 (2) 0-1 10, P. Johnson 13 points and followed with 21 in as much credit as anybody else,” he Valley had previously played and 0 9-13 9, Herron 3 (1) 0-0 7, Workman the fourth. The Irish answered with said. won against Santa Fe Trail in De- 3 1-1 6, Dunnaway 2 1-5 5, Massey 1 ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 7 JH boys beat Horton, fall to Silver Lake at Thunder Classic By David Powls Richter led the Cobras in scor- 61. After falling to Class 3A Marys- ing against Silver Lake with 19 and Jackson Heights – Richter 6 (2) 5- ville in the first round of the Nemaha Thomas added nine. 8 19, Thomas 3 (3) 2-3 11, Olberd- Central Thunder tournament at Sen- The Cobras will host St. Marys for ing 2 5-6 9, Dohl 2 2-2 6, Brey 2 0-1 eca, the Jackson Heights boys went a non-league game Friday and will 4, Keehn 1 0-0 2, Holliday 1 0-0 2. on to defeat 2A Horton but fell to 3A hope to get back to their winning Totals 17 (5) 14-22 53. Royal Valley senior Anna Johnson (shown above, second from right) recently signed a letter of Silver Lake in the tournament. ways. Thunder Classic 2016 intent to compete with the Kansas State University rowing team beginning in the 2016-2017 school Nemaha Central, a 3A team, the Jackson Heights 63, Horton 31 First Round year. Joining her at the signing were (left to right) stepbrother Zach Johnson, mother Deanna host team, won the tournament on Horton (3-12-6-10--31) Marysville 62, Jackson Heights 61 Johnson, Anna and stepfather Travis Johnson. Submitted photo Saturday by defeating Falls City, Jackson Heights (11-21-18-13-- (2-OT) ______Neb. in the championship game, 44- 63) Nemaha Central 59, Horton 28 41. Horton - Cowley 3 2-6 8, Santos 3 Falls City 72, Silver Lake 66 In the third place game, Marys- (2) 0 0 8, Tinio 2 1-2 5, Lewis 2 0-0 St. Marys 53, Hiawatha 50. ville beat 2A St. Marys, 76-55. 4, Smith 1 2-2 4, Wahwahsuck 1 0-0 Second Round Cobra girls to compete at Hiawatha In the fifth place game, Jackson 2. Totals 12 (2) 5-10 31. Jackson Heights 63, Horton 31 By Michael Powls Nemaha Central Thunder, seeded The second round games in the Heights fell to Silver Lake, 61-53. Jackson Heights - Olberding 10 (4) Silver Lake 61, Hiawatha 51 This week will be an exciting No. 1 in the tournament, will play tourney will be played Thursday. If In the seventh place game, Hi- 0-0 24, Richter 7 (2) 1-2 17, Holliday Nemaha Central 60, Marysville and challenging one for the Jackson No. 8 seed St. Joe Benton Lady Car- the Lady Cobras win Tuesday, they awatha beat Horton 31-27. 4 (2) 1-2 11, Dohl 3 -0- 6, Thomas 1 45 Heights Lady Cobras, as they com- dinals at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. will play at 8 p.m. on Thursday Zane Richter of Jackson Heights 1-2 3, Jacobsen 0 1-4 1, Keehn 0 1-2 Falls City, Neb. 55, St. Marys 45 pete in the 39th Annual Hiawatha In- Seeded No. 2 is the Lady Char- against either Horton or Lansing. won the 2016 Jerry Odum Three- 1. Totals 25 (8) 5-12 63. Final Round vitational Basketball Tournament. gers of Horton. They will play No. If the Lady Cobras lose their game Point Shooting Contest that was part Silver Lake 61, Jackson Heights Hiawatha 31, Horton 27 The Lady Cobras, in this tourna- 7 Lansing Lady Lions at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, they will play at 5 p.m. of the tournament activities. 53 Silver Lake 61, Jackson Heights ment, are seeded sixth out of eight on Tuesday. Thursday. The Cobras entered the mid-sea- Silver Lake 10-20-13-18—61 53 teams. They start the tournament The No. 4 seed is the Marysville Final tourney games will be played son tourney as the winner of eight Jackson Heights 12-11-11-19—53 Marysville 76, St. Marys 55 (third against the host team, Hiawatha, at Lady Bulldogs. They will play the Saturday, stating at 10 a.m. and end- straight games. Their record after- Silver Lake – Hallacy 4 (2) 20-22 place game) 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lady Red No. 5 seed Lady Tigers of Falls City, ing at 2:30 p.m. with the champion- wards was 9-2. 30, Griffin 2 (2) 2-4 8, Baird 2 3-3 Nemaha Central 44, Falls City, Hawks are the No. 3 seed. Neb., at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. ship game. JH head coach Chris Brown said 7, Adams 2 1-2 5, Koelzer 1 2-2 4, Neb. 41 (championship game) the Cobras found out that they still Wagner 1 (1) 0-0 3, Byrne 1 -0- 2, have a lot of work to do to reach their Cregan 1 0-0- 2. Totals 14 (5) 28-33 goals for the end of the season. “We have lots of room for im- RV’s Lux claims title at KC Piper provement,’’ Coach Brown said. “We By Ali Holcomb A total of 92 wrestlers from 10 ond. found out that there are lots of good The Royal Valley wrestling team schools participated in the tourna- (126): Brett House won four match- teams out there that can beat you if finished seventh overall at the KC ment. es, lost one and placed second. you are not playing your best.’’ Piper tournament on Saturday with Team results: (126): DJ Kester won two matches, Coach Brown said the team en- one individual champion, Zack Lux, 1. KC Piper 192, 2. Blue Valley lost two matches, received a bye and tered the mid-season tournament and several other wrestlers placing Southwest 182, 3. Shawnee Mis- placed fifth. confident that it could win it. and earning points for the team. sion North 177, 4. Shawnee Mission (138): Zack Lux won four matches “We had our chances to win both Lux won four of his matches by Northwest 161, 5. Mill Valley 149, 6. by fall. In the first-place match, Lux of the games that we lost,’’ the fall in the 138-pound class on Sat- Wyandotte 128, 7. Royal Valley 98, won by decision. coach said. “We just didn’t play urday, while Dalton Ware and Brett 8. Uniontown 88, 9. Bishop Ward Royal Valley will host a home well enough, especially at the end of House placed second in their respec- 77, 10. Maur Hill 52. dual at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday with those games, to win them.’’ tive classes. DJ Kester also came Individual results: Holton and ACCHS. The team’s Both of Jackson Heights’ losses in away with a fifth-place showing in (106): Dalton Ware won four next tournament after that will be on the tourney were to Class 3A teams. his class. matches, lost one and placed sec- Saturday at Baldwin. The Cobras compete in Class 2A. “We still feel good about our league and about our sub-state,’’ Coach Brown said. “Our long term goals are still within reach.’’ Panther boys win Classic The coach said the team’s full court pressure defense was not very By Ali Holcomb 14 (1) 17-20 46. 6, Linn 1 0-0 2. Totals 16 (0) 15-26 efficient in slowing down Marysville For the fourth straight year, the Wab: Imthurn 3 (1) 8-10 15, Kel- 47. in the tourney, but did have some Royal Valley boys basketball team ley 5 (1) 0-0 11, Wertzberger 2 4-7 Chap: Harris 10 7-9 27, Sutter 3 0- good success against Horton. has won its home tournament, the 8, Murray 1 2-4 4, Wurtz 2 0-0 4. 1 6, Blatt 1 (1) 0-2 3, Hettenbach 2 The Cobras thrashed Horton, 63- Panther Classic. Totals 13 (2) 14-21 42. 0-3 2, Sweet 0 1-2 1. Totals 16 (1) 31, in the second round, scoring a The Panthers bested Santa Fe Trail ---- 8-17 39. third of their points through long 46-25, Wabaunsee 46-42 and Chap- Royal Valley led every step of the Other tournament scores: distance shooting. The Cobras con- man 47-39 during the course of the way during its final game against Wabaunsee 57, Santa Fe Trail 47 nected on eight treys in the game. three-day tournament that began Chapman on Saturday with a 21-19 Chapman 47, Santa Fe Trail 37 The halftime score was 32-15. Thursday. score at the half. The tournament games against Three Cobras scored in double ---- Jarrett Roy scored 14 of the team’s Chapman and Wabaunsee girls and figures - Wyatt Oldberding scored Royal Valley opened the tourna- points, followed by nine from both boys were postponed on Thursday 24 ponts, Zane Richter 17 and Hol- ment against Santa Fe Trail. After Noah Rottinghaus and Kwaki and will be played tonight. The girls liday 11. a slow first quarter with just four Spoonhunter. team was scheduled to play at 6 p.m. “I liked how we competed against points, the Panthers added 16 more Jan. 23, 2016 with the boys game to follow at 7:30 Horton and we put the full court in the second to lead at the half 20- RV: 15-6-12-14 – 47 p.m. pressure defense back on against 8. Chap: 7-12-9-11 – 39 The RV boys will play Jeff West in Silver Lake late in that game and it Momentum continued for RV in Individual statistics: Meriden on Friday with games start- helped give us a chance to win that the second half with 16 points in the RV: Roy 6 2-6 14, Rottinghaus 4 ing at 4:30 p.m. one,’’ Coach Brown said. third and 10 in the fourth, sealing the 1-2 9, K. Spoonhunter 3 3-3 9, M. Jackson Heights led Silver Lake win. Spoonhunter 2 3-6 7, Barger 0 6-9 12-10 after the first quarter but Jan. 21, 2016 trailed 30-23 at halftime. In the sec- RV 4-16-16-10 – 46 ond half, Silver Lake held just a one- SFT: 5-3-9-8 – 25 point scoring edge, 31-30. Individual statistics: Silver Lake converted on 28 of 33 RV: M. Spoonhunter 6 (2) 1-1 15, THE CENTER FOR free throws in the game, while Jack- K. Spoonhunter 3 (1) 2-4 9, Roy 3 2- MANUAL MEDICINE son Heights made 14 of 22. Jackson Heights senior Auston Sauvage, No. 23 in white jer- 4 8, Linn 2 (1) 0-0 5, Rottinghaus 1 sey, is shown above going up for a shot in a recent game. The 2-2 4, Broxterman 0 3-4 3, Lee 1 0-0 Cobras will be back at home on Friday, hosting non-league St. 2. Totals 16 (4) 10-15 46. Marys. Photo by Kelly Brteckunitch SFT: Long 2 (1) 2-4 7, Coltrane 2 ______(1) 2-6 7, Roy 2 (1) 0-0 5, McPherson ATHLETES 0 2-2 2, Boudeman 1 0-0 2, Hastings 1 0-1 2. Totals 8 (3) 6-13 25. 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Hoy named Kansan of the Year Kientz Corner .By Beverly Ramey Newell Dr. Jim Hoy, who writes a regu- Washburn University offers more lar column for The Holton Record- than 200 academic programs, On Jan. 17, a bitter cold morning, we are somewhere relaxing, away forgiving one another, as God in er, is being honored with the Kan- which lead to certification, asso- the Pleasant Hill United Method- from the hustle and bustle of every- Christ has forgiven you.” san of the Year award by the Native ciate, bachelor, master, doctor of ist Church congregation opened its day life. We might pretend to write May we bring joy into our lives by Sons and Daughters of Kansas. nursing practice and juris doctor worship service by singing “Let a Bible story. The headline would be strengthening our relationships in Hoy and several other Kansans degrees. The broadly-based liberal There Be Peace On Earth.” “Wedding Guest Turns Water Into Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. will be honored at the annual meet- arts and professional programs are The announcements were: There Wine.” The closing hymn was “My Life ing of the Native Sons and Daugh- enriched by a long-standing inter- will be no 8:30 a.m. worship service Jesus attended a wedding and they Is In You, Lord.” Those assisting ters of Kansas set for Friday, Jan. active relationship with the State on Jan. 31, only the 11 a.m. service; ran out of wine. They reported the with the service were Daryl Jep- 29, at the Ramada Topeka Down- of Kansas and the Midwest. the men’s group invites everyone, problem to Jesus. Jesus saw some son, liturgist; Greg Baldwin, organ- town Hotel and Convention Cen- In addition to the recognition of ladies as well as men, to hear Sher- large water jugs with water in them ist; Joy Jepson and Matt Mannell, ter. the honorees, the tradition of rec- iff Jones speak at 8 a.m. on Feb. 6; and He performed a miracle and sound system; John Wilson, song For nearly 100 years, the Na- ognizing Beech and Boyd story also on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 turned the water into wine. Jesus is leader; Brayden and Hailee Gower, tive Sons and Daughters of Kansas contest winners and the winners of a.m., a workshop will be presented still working miracles today. acolytes; and Gary Domer, Ron have been meeting to recognize the state high school art competi- by Cindy Miller, a dementia care The adult bell choir played “Abide Griffiths, Kevin McDowell and Bri- and preserve Kansas history, cele- tion entitled “Kansas...As Talented specialist (come and learn more With Me.” Those playing bells were an Smith, usher team. brate Kansas traditions and present As You Think!” will take place. about the normal aging process); Kristy Beatty, Betty Domer, Kyle On Jan. 12, Rex Boyles, Bill Lierz the highest honors Kansans bestow Native Sons and Daughters is and if you are in a dinner group, Marakas, Danette Martin, Annie and Dick and Beverly Newell ate upon Kansans. an organization for all Kansans please continue to meet through McDowell, Kelly Neiman, Anna dinner at Applebee’s restaurant in The distinguished honorees for formed to preserve Kansas history, March. New groups will be forming Risinger, Kylee Risinger, Barbara Topeka. 2016 are: to show loyalty to Kansas tradi- for April. Slimmer and Val Warkentine. Greg On Jan. 16, Gary and Barbara Kansan of the Year - Dr. Jim tions, to honor our pioneer ances- The birthdays from Jan. 17 Baldwin directed them. Slimmer of Topeka, Bill and Shirley tors, to encourage the ideals of Hoy of Emporia: Dr. Hoy is a Dr. Jim Hoy through Jan. 23: Zeke Metz, Jan. 17; Daryl Jepson read the scripture Slimmer of Hoyt and Wanola Buss professor of English at Emporia patriotism in youth and to honor Linda Griffiths and Keith Oliver, Ephesians 4:17-32. of Holton enjoyed lunch and the State University. He was reared on vation of many other buildings and outstanding citizens of Kansas. Jan. 18; Kenny Etzel, Jan. 19; Han- The sermon “Increasing Your Joy: afternoon with June Jepson at her a stock ranch near Cassoday and all classrooms. For more information or to buy nah Caudill and Rick Colton, Jan. Strengthen Relationships” was given home in Soldier. has lived in the Flint Hills area Dr. Farley holds a bachelor of tickets, visit www.ksnativeson- 20; and Kendra Cochran and Roger by the Rev. Hyun-Jin Cho. Our feel- On Jan. 17, Dick and Beverly New- nearly all his life. arts in business administration, a sanddaughters.org or contact John Rooker, Jan. 23. The anniversary for ings should be positive so we may ell attended a birthday supper at the Dr. Hoy holds a bachelor of sci- master of business administration Pinegar, executive director, Native the week was Don and Sandy Old, have joy in our lives. No one wants home of Kenny, Yvonne, Audrey and ence degree from Kansas State and a doctorate all from The Uni- Sons and Daughters of Kansas, at Jan. 20. to be alone. We should not keep Cara Etzel in Topeka. Others attend- University, a master of arts degree versity of Oklahoma. (785) 235-6245 or jpinegar@sbc- Prayers were asked for Dr. anger in our hearts. We must build ing were Chris and Mike Farmer, from Emporia State University and He is a certified public accountant global.net Griffiths, who has been released healthy and joyful relationships. Kylene Etzel and Sean Frost. They a doctorate from The University and has been president and chair of from the hospital and is now at Ephesians 4:31-32 says, “Put away were celebrating Kenny’s birthday, of Missouri-Columbia. His chief the board of several state and na- Medicalodges in Holton. from you all bitterness and wrath which was Jan. 19. Kenny’s mother, interest is the folk life of ranch- tional professional organizations. The children’s story was given by and anger and wrangling and slan- Chris, made chicken and rice, chili ing, both historical and contempo- He has authored or co- authored Kevin McDowell. Sometimes we der, together with all malice, and be and homemade cinnamon rolls for rary, in various parts of the world, numerous articles and books in his like to close our eyes and pretend kind to one another, tender hearted, supper. It was all very tasty. with special emphasis on the Great field – not for profit finance and Plains and particularly the Flint accounting. Hills of Kansas. The leadership of Dr. Farley Dr. Hoy is a scholar, professor, in guiding Washburn University Tri-County Challenge planned for 2016 historian, writer, poet, rancher, through an incredible renaissance By Ali Holcomb petition. Washburn University. cowboy, friend of the Flint Hills period of renewal and reinvigora- The Jackson County Commis- The county donated $500 to help In other business, the commission: and the best of Kansas. tion is to be admired and recog- sioners are being asked to support support the project last year. * Met with Joe Kennedy to discuss Distinguished Kansan - Dr. Jer- nized by all Kansans. the second annual Tri-County Chal- The theme for this year’s competi- the rock material purchased from ry Farley of Topeka: Dr. Farley has Citation for Distinguished lenge that promotes entrepreneur- tion is “Be Ready,” and students will Atchison County. Kennedy said he served as president of Washburn Service - Washburn University: ship among high school students. be able to work on their business thinks the rock material gets slick af- University since 1997. Dramatic Washburn University marks its th During the Jackson County Com- ideas during the summer months for ter it rains and then rolls up on tires. changes have occurred on campus 150 anniversary with distinction mission meeting on Tuesday, Jan. business presentations in the fall. * Signed a letter to the county fire under his leadership including new as a co-educational institution of 14, Mary Ann Riederer and Rick More than 40 students participat- boards requesting the names of all academic programs, the reinvigo- higher learning. The university has LaJuerrne with the Kansas Small ed in last year’s competition with board members and their term lim- ration of a vibrant Student Life an enrollment of more than 7,000 Business Development Center met 14 finalists. Corrine Haverkamp of its. program and construction of major and employs more than 1,000 fac- with commissioners to outline this Wetmore won the competition and * Adjourned the meeting at 3:30 new buildings and extensive reno- ulty and staff members. year’s Tri-County Challenge com- received a $2,500 scholarship to p.m. The meeting started at 1 p.m.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY HELP WANTED Eastridge Nursing Facility at Centralia Grimm’s Gardens: Openings for the following positions: Jackson County Senior Seeking O ce Assistant, Citizens Center Nursery Manager and Full Time Day CNA is taking applications through Looking for someone who enjoys working with the elderly and is very task oriented. Landscape Foreman for Ask us about 8 hour and 12 hour shifts. January 29th for a full-time Hiawatha location. Administrative Assistant. Must Full Time Evening CNA Email resume and further Will be working evening shift 1:30pm – 10:00pm AAA MICK TREE SERVICE. Kan- have good rapport with elderly, sas Certified Arborist. Tree care and inquiries to Full Time Environmental Services able to coordinate activities, removal. Aerial equipped. Stump [email protected] This position includes daily housekeeping and facility laundry services. Removal. Insured. Free estimates. and have good record keeping Holton, Kan., 785-364-5088 or 785- It is a day shift position 6am to 230pm and includes working every third weekend. 383-6670. skills. Experience with Word Competitive wages and benefits. Call Eastridge at Centralia 785-857-3388 for more details ELLIS & PEREZ Carpet & Uphol- and Excel preferred. Apply in or apply on line at www.chcsks.org. stery Cleaning, Deluth, KS. 1-785- 458-9695 or 1-785-948-2398. person at 312 Penn.-Holton A division of Community HealthCare System, Inc. EOE Hydraulic repair, will overhaul cyl- inders/replace any hose assembly. Lost & FoundLost & Found Call Tony at 785-806-1935. FOUND: 5-to-6-year-old Black Lab, ATTENTION TONZ OF SUDZ grooming/board- male, on 238th Road, Holton. For MEDICAL CODER – CLINIC ______ing. All animals welcome. Text or more information, please contact Community HealthCare System, in Onaga, Kansas, REGISTERED call Tracie at 785-383-0862. Banner Creek Animal Hospital at WE’RE 364-4560. is seeking a Medical Coder to work in our Provider Clinic. NURSES! TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Wanted Responsibilities include: assigning and abstracting clinic charts HIRING aerial equipment, stump removal, Wanted Openings: free estimates, insured. Larrison Tree and a variety of other types of charts using ICD and CPT ______Service, 364-3743, Call anytime. The Heart of Jackson Humane Society • FT Wound Care RN is seeking donations of several items guidelines. CHCS will consider home-based coding if the Want to work close to Special NoticeSpecial Notice for continued operations, as well as applicant has the appropriate amount of experience and home with • FT Senior Living RN more volunteers to walk dogs at the competitive wages? *ALCOHOL PROBLEM with fam- shelter. For more information, call the knowledge with coding practices and guidelines. The • FT Hospital RN ily member or friend? Holton Al- shelter at 364-5156 or stop by the shel- successful candidate will have RHIT, CCS or CPC Certification. Want to work with a ANON family group, Wednesdays, ter at 414 E. Eighth St. in Holton. great team? 7p.m., Evangel United Methodist For more information and to apply go to Church, East door, go to Library, Business

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Now considering bringingPasture another Both of these Pasture individuals are for several departmentsPasture after * Received a call from Francesca sisters were some are wondering how they generation into the operation and personally involved in agriculture, additional unforeseen revenues were House concerning the Delia Fire preparing me forPoultry will pay off thePoultry balances on that you’d like toPoultry knowAntiques if you can so they understand.PoultryAntiques The other generated. Antiques Board. Antiques my life involved equipment orBuilding buildings. SomeSites are afford it. Building Sites three farm analystsBuilding are in Sites Wichita, The additionalBuilding funds Sites are not * Approved a motion to re-appoint in farming and ranching. now walking away from those In the past, farmers and ranchers Hutchinson and Lakin. They do collected tax dollars, it was Commissioner Janet Zwonitzer as Oh my, howWanted the rules have long term leases,Wanted because they just have met BusinesswithWanted the farm Opportunities analyst to cover the Businessstate,Wanted though. Opportunitiesreported. Business Opportunitieschairman ofBusiness the board. Opportunities changed, and so quickly. We’ve had can’t make it work. determine if they should expand or If you are interested in the When additional revenues are * Approved bills and payroll. in the past two years historically We areResidential fortunate to haveProperty some terminateResidential parts of their Propertyoperation. program,Residential you can call Property or email collectedResidential throughout Property the year, * Met with Jackson County Sheriff high prices Business for livestock and resources in Business the state of Kansas This programBusiness willVehicles help you Duane HundBusiness at [email protected] the departments’ budgetsVehicles must be Tim Morse to discussVehicles the 2015 crops. JustOpportunites look at us now! to helpCommercial farmersOpportunites and ranchers Property and identifyCommercial whichOpportunites operation Property is the or LaVellCommercial OpportunitesWinsor at lwinsor@ksu. Property amendedCommercial so administrators Property can use budget. Was it three years ago that hay their lenders. The first is the farm most profitable. Should you keep edu. or transfer those funds. * Signed payroll increases for senior Crossword Answers Crossword AnswersThe amendmentsCrossword approved Answers services employeesCrossword Letha Buskirk- Answers Employment RacingEmployment Equipment EmploymentRacing Equipment RacingEmployment Equipment included: Racing Equipment Brown, Susan Dallman, Mary * General fund from $4,157,510 to Fernkopf, Leatrice Jim, Amanda Furniture Furniture FurnitureHousehold FurnitureHousehold $4,336,999. Household Spalding, Gina Tessendorf,Household Jennifer Auto Parts Auto Parts AutoRural Parts Property * Sheriff’s officeAutoRural from Parts $1,890,567 Property Wells and Audra Bruggeman.Rural Property Rural Property KICKAPOO HOUSING AUTHORITY - KICKAPOO TRIBE IN KANSAS to $1,904,391. Payroll increases were also Recreational Vehicles Recreational Vehicles* DetentionRecreational center from $979,526 Vehicles approved Recreational for Banner Creek Vehicles Appliances JOB ANNOUNCEMENTAppliancesAutomobiles AppliancesAutomobiles GlennAppliancesAutomobiles Moore to $1,301,483. Automobiles Reservoir employees Susan Rollins, Testimonials * Road and bridgeTestimonials from $3,364,546 David Fiedler andTestimonials Robin Levick Testimonials Meadows to $3,370,786. and noxious weed employee Leon Garden Seed/PlantsAccountingGarden Seed/PlantsTrucks SpecialistGarden Seed/PlantsTrucks Garden Seed/PlantsTrucks * Noxious weed Trucksfrom $239,949 to Freel. Real Estate Auctions Realis hiring Estate Auctions$293,077. Real Estate Auctions* AdjournedReal the meetingEstate atAuctions 4:10 The Accounting Specialist reports directly to the Executive Director of Kickapoo Housing Authority in Kansas and will be In other business, according p.m. responsibleLawn for all & accounting, Garden payroll, benefits, andLawn preparing & of Gardenfinancial reports generated fromLawn all Housing & Garden and financial CNALawn & & CMAs Garden management systems. Motorcycles Motorcycles Motorcycles Motorcycles Fresh Produce due to sta ngFresh increases. Produce Fresh Produce Fresh Produce MINIMUMFarmers QUALIFICATIONS: Market Associate Degree inFarmers Accounting /Market Business or 5 - 7 years experienceFarmers in accounting Market and CompetitiveFarmers MarketWages, payroll. Prefer BS in Accounting / Business. Over 10 yearsRecreational previous experience working in an office setting.Recreational This position shall Recreational RenovationsRecreational to county perform all other related duties as assigned by the ExecutiveVehicles Director of Housing. Vehicles FlexibleVehicles Hours Vehicles Feed & Seed Feed & Seed FeedVans & Seed FeedVans & Seed Vans Vans OPENING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2016. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Apply in person: shop moving forward For complete job description and application contact:Boats Kickapoo Housing AuthorityBoats in Kansas 14005 214th Rd.,Boats Holton, KS Boats Garage Sales888 112th, Horton, GarageKS 66439 Sales• PH# 785-486-3638. Garage Sales 785-364-0106Garage Sales By Ali Holcomb Lowell Ave., to assess its space for Estate Sale Estate Sale The JacksonEstate CountySale use as the county impoundEstate yard. Sale Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified IndianNo Trespassingapplicants in accordance with Indian PreferenceNo Trespassing Act of 1934 No Trespassing No Trespassing (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Commissioners are moving forward In other business, according to the Recorder Ads Recorder Ads Recorder Ads Recorder Ads with renovations at the new road approved minutes, the commission: and bridge shop north of Holton. * Discussed the discounted prices During the commission’s on tables, bookshelves and chairs meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the that were offered to the county from commissioners met with Eric Fritz, Kevin Cook. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/WELDER road and bridge department co- * Visited the recycling center to director, to discuss obtaining bids view the baler with Dan Robinson, Jackson County Road and Bridge is accepting applications for a COMMUNITY CALENDAR for painting several areas of the new noxious weed director and solid Full-Time Heavy Equipment Operator/Welder shop. waste manager, and to discuss how through February 5, 2016. Fritz and the commissioners to replace it. The current baler is Card of Thanks Household Articles discussed not painting the beams in poor condition and replacement Applicant must have 1 to 3 years experience in and purlins (space between the parts are difficult to find. operating heavy equipment, welding and manual labor. rafters) and painting the large After viewing the machine in Special Notice rolling doors white. operation, the commissioners and Applicant must have high schoolSporting diploma or GED Goods Also during the meeting, the Robinson discussed the possibility and a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. commissioners, Jackson County of purchasing a used machine with ApplicationsTravel may be picked up at the JacksonUsed County Equipment Clerk’s Office, Sheriff Tim Morse and Undersheriff fewer hours. Room 201, Jackson County Courthouse, Darrel Chapman went to the former * Adjourned the meeting at 12:40 Happiness Is... road and bridge shop, located at 525 p.m. Hay 400 New York, Holton, KansasFarm 66436. Equipment Or online at on the Jackson Co. website: ks-jackson.manatron.com Drug and alcohol testing is required. Public Notices Musical InstrumentsJackson County is an Equal OpportunityBuilding Employer. Supplies Public Notice Building Sites (First published in The Holton acquisition of the 80’ Steel Low Tools Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, Truss bridge will be received at At Your Service Jan. 18, 2016.) and are to be mailed to: Miscellaneous Jackson County Road and Local Youth JACKSON COUNTY Bridge Department, 400 New NOW HIRING - RECEPTIONIST York, Room 106, Holton, KS At Your Service Firewood PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF BRIDGE 66436 until 5:00 p.m. on Receptionist wanted for busy chiropractic office. AVAILABILITY February 5, 2016 and will be opened publicly and read Daycare No experience necessary – weWant will Totrain. Rent Jackson County is replacing aloud at 10:00 a.m. February an 80’ Steel Low Truss Bridge 8, 2016. Items to be included This is a full-time permanent position. located over Straight Creek on in request shall be Name of ApplyAuctions in person Monday, Wednesday or Friday at: PUBLIC NOTICE LAND TRANSFERSQ4 Road approximately 4.7 miles Solicitor, Address, Phone Rental Property North of Holton. The 80’ Steel Low Number, Timeline for Removal Advanced Chiropractic Services - 123 Dakota St., Holton Truss has been determined to be Completion, and shall be Signed Lost & Found eligible for listing in the National and Dated. All requests must be Mobile Homes Register of Historic Places. In an sealed and clearly marked “Q4 Knives effort to preserve the structure, RD./STRAIGHT CREEK TRUSS Pets Jackson County is soliciting REMOVAL” –February 5, 2016 Farm Land proposals seeking adaptive reuse on the outside of the envelope. of the bridge at a new location. CHECKLivestock OUT TODAY’S KPA Classified Ads The solicitor will be required to The Owner reserves the right Recorder Classifieds Pasture remove and re-erect the bridge to reject any or all requests, to FARM LAND Antiques at another location at their own waive formalities in considering Poultry 56.20 Acres Pasture, 18.26 Acres expense as well as maintain and Requests and to accept the Something For Everyone! assume financial responsibility of Brome.Building Rural water. Sites $179,000. Request that in its opinion is the the bridge structure. best Request. Wanted 17581 U Road, Mayetta Business Opportunities Buy it. Sell it. Find it. Residential402-868-5009 Property Sealed requests for the L5t6 Business Vehicles Opportunites Commercial Property Public Notice Crossword Answers Employment Racing Equipment (First published in The Holton above named were respectively Household Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, plaintiff and defendant, and to Furniture THE HOLTON RECORDER Rural Property Jan. 11, 2016.) me, the undersigned Sheriff of Auto Parts said County, directed, I will offer Recreational Vehicles IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF for sale at public auction and AppliancesEWSPAPER UBSCRIBERS GET THE JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS sell to the highest bidder for N SAutomobiles cash in hand at 09:00 AM, on Testimonials The Bank of New York Mellon 02/08/2016, at the front door of Trust Company, National Jackson County Courthouse, GardenONLINE Seed/Plants DIGITALTrucks EDITIONReal Estate Auctions Association fka The Bank of the following described real New York Trust Company, N.A. estate located in the County of Lawn & Garden as successor to JPMorgan Jackson, State of Kansas, to Motorcycles Chase Bank, as Trustee for wit: FOR FREE! Fresh Produce Residential Asset Securities Farmers Market Corporation, Home Equity LOT 99, NEW JERSEY Recreational Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass AVENUE, CITY OF HOLTON, Vehicles Through Certificates Series JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS, FeedWhen & Seed you subscribe to Vans 2002-KS4 ACCORDING TO THE Plaintiff, RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Boats The Holton Recorder vs. SHERIFF OF JACKSON Garage Sales Estate Sale COUNTY, KANSAS print edition,No Trespassing Jackson County Residents - $44 (42¢ per issue) Conrad Olson, Sue Olson, et. Elsewhere in Kansas - $51.50 (50¢ per issue) al., Respectfully Submitted, Recorder Ads Defendants. send us your Out of State - $58 (56¢ per issue) By: ______Name ______Case No. 14CV70 e-mail address K.S.A. 60 Shawn Scharenborg, Address ______Mortgage Foreclosure KS # 24542 Zip Code ______(Title to Real Estate Involved) Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 and we’ll send you Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Phone ______NOTICE OF Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. a username E-Mail ______SHERIFF’S SALE (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 Under and by virtue of an St. Louis, MO 63141 and password for the Order of Sale issued by the Phone: (314) 991-0255 Clerk of the District Court in and Fax: (314) 567-8006 online, digital edition. for the said County of Jackson, Email: [email protected] State of Kansas, in a certain Attorney for Plaintiff cause in said Court Numbered 14CV70, wherein the parties ML3t3 THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016, PAGE 12 County closes plank bridge near Soldier By Ali Holcomb day. A 10-pound bag of ice is now A plank bridge in the western part $1.50. of the county near Soldier has been * Learned from Jackson County temporarily closed by the county due Sheriff Morse and Undersheriff to poor condition. Darrel Chapman that they want to Eric Fritz and Earl Bahret, road provide the G.R.E.A.T (Gang Re- and bridge department co-super- sistance Education And Training) visors, reported that there is docu- program to each of the three school mentation showing that the south districts in the county. half a mile of D Road, just south of Sheriff Morse requested that the 286th Road, has been closed near the county help supplement the cost of bridge. the program by allocating alcohol There is no documentation, how- tax funds to purchase items for the ever, showing that the north part of program that are given to the chil- the road has been closed. dren. Since this portion of the road is The commissioners agreed to still open, the public has still been pay an invoice of $3,309.32 to Best accessing the bridge, it was report- Expression of Phoenix, Ariz. for ed. G.R.E.A.T. items. The county’s road and bridge * Met with County Attorney department reportedly hasn’t com- Shawna Miller. The commissioners pleted any maintenance work on the requested that Miller write a letter plank bridge in 30 years because stating that a person recently placed they did not know it was still in use, on a fire board in the county was not commissioners were told. first approved by the commission. Fritz reported that two farmers are They asked Miller to write a cease using the bridge and that the large and desist letter to have him removed equipment could cause the bridge to from the board immediately. They collapse under the weight. requested she suggest the board find The bridge has also not been in- another candidate for the position. spected on a regular basis, it was * Discussed a fence viewing at O noted. Road from 254th to 258th Roads. The commissioners agreed that * Approved a request from Miller due to the condition of the bridge, it to allow $3,000 out of the diversion Longtime Jackson Heights employee Dave Henry (seated, center) was honored Friday evening during a special dinner and alumni will be closed until further notice. fund be used to pay the Attorney event at the school. The USD 335 Board of Education agreed to name the JHMS/JHHS football stadium in Henry’s honor. Henry, The road and bridge department General to handle appeals for her. who is pictured with his wife, Mary, began working in the district in the fall of 1970 and continued working at Heights in a variety of has now placed a sign and barricades * Approved a motion to reappoint capacities until this past November. Submitted photo at that location designating that the Commissioner Rob Ladner to the bridge is closed. NEK-CAP Board. The bridge will remain closed * Approved a resolution to appoint until the commissioners determine Girard National State Bank, Denison whether to close the north part of State Bank and Farmers State Bank County pursuing contract for counseling at jail the road or if the bridge should be as the official banking institutions replaced with a tube. for the county. By Ali Holcomb they want a mental health profes- previously set aside in the alcohol tax of electrical power, is estimated to In other business, according to the * Approved a motion to designate The Jackson County Commis- sional to be present at the jail during a fund for KANZA. cost $600. This is a savings of $1,200 approved minutes from Jan. 11, the The Holton Recorder as the official sioners are pursuing a contract with reserved block of time each week for Jackson County will continue to over conventional electrical power. commission: newspaper for Jackson County. Advanced Correctional HealthCare drug/alcohol abuse counseling. work with KANZA, however, for After reviewing several building * Attended a Kansas County As- * Approved a motion to adopt a to provide drug and alcohol abuse In 2015, KANZA Mental Health & other mental health evaluations for in- options, Kennedy recommended a 12- sociation Multi-line Pool (KCAMP) resolution canceling outstanding counseling to inmates at the Jackson Guidance Center of Holton/Hiawatha mates, and the commissioners recently foot by 16-foot building at a cost of claim filing meeting on the first floor warrants and checks. County Jail. received $7,000 in alcohol tax funds signed a 2016 contract with the com- $3,200. The structure includes a wood of the Courthouse. * Approved a motion to reappoint Art Rose of Advanced Correctional to provide mental health services at pany for $64,974. floor and eliminates the need to con- * Discussed purchasing shelving David G. Allen to the Judicial Nomi- HealthCare of Peoria, Ill. recently met the jail. In other business, according to the struct a concrete floor. The total cost for inventory at the new road and nating Commission as a non-lawyer with the commissioners and Jackson Commissioners and David Elsbury, approved minutes from Jan. 4, the to purchase the building and deck is bridge shop with Fritz and Bahret. member. County Sheriff Tim Morse to outline KANZA CEO, have met multiple commission: estimated at $5,300, with an addition- Fritz noted that bids for painting * Signed payroll increases for the mental health services the business times this fall to discuss ways to im- * Heard a weekly report from Eric al $3,200 to purchase kayaks, paddle areas of the new shop were set to be Nancy Cattrell, Tina Liesman and could provide the county. prove mental health services at the Fritz and Earl Bahret, who discussed boards and paddle boats. No action submitted to the county by Jan. 19. Susan Kennedy. The commissioners Advanced Correctional HealthCare jail. Elsbury reported that KANZA renovations to the new road and was taken. * Met in executive session for also noted the resignations of Dale currently provides physical health care does not specifically staff substance bridge shop. Bahret said that Chris * Learned from Kennedy that the 15 minutes to discuss a personnel Bausch and Amy Purcell. services at the jail, it was reported. abuse counselors. Gross would like to submit a proposal new docks for the reservoir are ex- matter. No action was taken back in * Adjourned the meeting at 4:45 Rose said that the company could The commissioners agreed to have for replacing the panels and skylights, pected to arrive this month. open session. p.m. provide a qualified alcohol/substance Jackson County Attorney Shawna and Fritz discussed the prep work that Preparation work is being com- * Agreed to enter into a contract abuse mental health professional with Miller review the contract with Ad- needs to be completed in the building pleted to install the docks, including with the Kansas Department of a master’s degree to meet with inmates vanced Correctional HealthCare be- before it can be painted. moving an existing floating dock to Transportation to spray weed chemi- three hours a week at an annual cost of fore signing it. Commissioners discussed whether the campground “C” cove and pulling cals along the highway right-of- Noriega... $7,709.12. Once signed, the commissioners they would like to have an awning or out the other existing docks. ways. The commissioners specified that will pay for the contract with funds gutters with weather protection. Cur- * Met with Trent Rash from Kansas * Met in executive session with Continued from Page 1 rently, water runs from the top of the Secured Title and Barbara and Robert Dan Robinson, noxious weed di- he was “satisfied” with the represen- roof of the building directly into the Forrester to close on the purchase of rector and solid waste manager, for tation — or Topeka attorney Mark window frames. the building and land located at 24569 15 minutes to discuss a personnel Bennett. Heritage Complex donation... * Accepted the single bid submitted U.S. Highway 75 that will now serve matter. No action was taken back in Noriega is also facing a prelimi­ for fuel, which was $11,735.80 sub- as the new road and bridge shop. The open session. nary hearing on two cases — the Continued from Page 1 “We’ve received very positive mitted by Haag Oil Company. final amount owed by the county is * Heard a weekly report from case involving Sanchez’s death and Denison State Bank approached us feedback from everyone about the * Met in executive session with $350,726.36. John Kennedy, Banner Creek Reser- a separate case involving marijuana that we didn’t know what to expect hall,” Schultz said. “It’s great that it’s Bahret and Fritz for 25 minutes to dis- * Met with Amanda Spalding, Jack- voir director. and paraphernalia charges related to in that 30-day window,” Schultz being utilized throughout the year.” cuss a personnel matter. No action was son County senior services director, to * Approved a motion to accept two an incident that occurred in July — said. “It’s was just amazing when do- Last summer was the first time the taken back in open session. discuss the Denison Community Cen- hayland rental agreements with D.D. at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22 in dis- nations started coming in. The com- Jackson County 4-H Fair was held at * Met in executive session for five ter. Spalding reported that the Jackson Griffiths for a total of $1,147.50. trict court. He remains at the county munity really stepped up.” the new fairgrounds. The grounds in- minutes to discuss a personnel matter. County Senior Citizen Center previ- * Approved a motion to change jail with bond set at $1 million.­ Schultz said that three weddings clude an outdoor arena, a large live- No action was taken back in open ses- ously purchased a stove and a refrig- the fee structure at Banner Creek have been held at the exhibit hall, as stock barn, an amphitheater and the sion. erator for that site. * Approved a request from Jackson Even though the county is no longer Reservoir. The cost to rent shelter FEBRUARY SUBSCRIPTIONS well as additional meetings, events exhibit hall. Areas for parking and houses one and five is now $40 a ARE NOW PAYABLE and practices for the shooting sports the midway have also been desig- County EMS to use the Courthouse to providing meals to the Denison center, club. nated. host a CPR Hero Challenge in February. the commissioners agreed to leave the * Left their chamber to attend the refrigerator and stove at the location official swearing in of Norbert Marek, for community use. who was chosen as the new 2nd Judi- * Met with CPA Mike Peroo of City wages and insurance... cial District Judge. Leavenworth to discuss the audit of * Heard a weekly report from John the county budget. Peroo stated that Continued from Page 1 each employee’s salary, creating a Kennedy, Banner Creek Reservoir di- the county is in a “healthy growth po- penses amounted to $3,062,484 of widening dispar­ity between those at rector. Kennedy reported that he and sition.” Peroo said that based on the Oh - whatThank a wonderful You birthday! the total budget of $12,260,281 — either end of the wage scale. his department’s staff have researched county’s position, the county has 187 again, 25 percent. The difference in Commissioner Erich Campbell building options for storing recre- days of cash in reserve. Peroo recom- Thanks to my family and friends for personnel expenses from 2015 to added that he had talked to several ational equipment. A complete solar mends that municipalities have at least the beautiful cards, notes, flowers, a 2016 is an increase of $155,533. city employees about the previously- powered system, providing 400 watts 90 days of cash in reserve. Those amounts for personnel ex- used percent­age increase, and “not wonderful brunch and dinner out. penses include all liability expenses one of them responded well to it.” related to payroll, including unem- Campbell also told Bauer that he Purple Heart... What more could a fella ask for??? ployment insurance, social security, wanted to know what city employ­ KPERS payments and health insur- ees thought about the hourly wage Continued from Page 1 Korea War Service Medal. With love and thanks from ance, Riley said. increase, and Commissioner Dan mously awarded the Combat Infan- “Of Don’s life it can truly be said, the bottom of my heart. Commissioner Tim Morris voiced Brenner, agreeing with Campbell, tryman’s Badge, the Korean Service ‘This distance on life’s jour­ney is not his approval of the hourly wage in- asked Bauer to get feedback from Medal, the United Nations Service marked by the number of leaves torn crease for full-time employees,­ noting city employees over the next year Medal, the National Defense­ Ser- from the calendar, but the number of that in the past, the COLA increase to get an idea of how to handle pay vice Medal, the Korean Presidential good deeds done,’” Holmes said. Elnora (Ellie) Rieschick was given through a percentage of raises in FY 2017. Unit Citation and the Republic of Public Notice

(Published in The Holton sions for the commission-man- GOVERNMENT. The City of must be signed by twenty-five and affairs of the city. The city Recorder, Holton, Kan., on ager form of government, and L. Holton, Kansas, continues to Section 3. SAME; OFFICES (25) of the qualified electors of manager shall serve at the plea- Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.) 2015, ch.88, sec. 8(1) states that operate under the commission- AND ELECTIONS. (a) The gov- the City of Holton. sure of the governing body. a city shall continue to operate manager form of government, as erning body shall consist of five (b) The city manager shall see CITY OF HOLTON under its current form of govern- codified in L. 2015, ch.88, sec. 10 (5) commissioners to be elected Section 4. SAME; VACANCIES. that all laws and ordinances are ment if established at an election through 12, and pursuant to all to terms as set forth herein. The The laws establishing and relating enforced. The city manager shall ORDINANCE NO. 16-001 until such time that the city’s form existing ordinances and charter commissioners shall be residents to the commission form of gov- appoint and remove all heads of of government is changed; ordinances relating to its form of and qualified electors of the City ernment in cities of the second departments and all subordinate AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING government. of Holton, Kansas. class shall govern the filling of officers and employees of the city. THE CITY OF HOLTON’S WHEREAS, the statutory provi- (b) General elections shall take vacancies in the governing body All appointments shall be made ADOPTION AND CONTINUING sions for the commission-manag- Section 2. GOVERNING BODY, place on Tuesday following the of the City of Holton, Kansas. upon merit and fitness alone. OPERATION UNDER THE er form of government have been TRANSITION TO NOVEMBER first Monday in November 2017, C O M M I S S I O N - M A N A G E R recodified in L. 2015, ch.88, sec. ELECTIONS. Those city com- and succeeding elections will be Section 5. SAME; OFFICE AND Section 8. PUBLICATION; FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND 10 through 12; mission positions with terms held on the Tuesday following POWERS OF THE MAYOR. The EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordi- TRANSITION OF COMMISSION that would have expired in April the first Monday in November of laws establishing and relating to nance shall take effect and be in TERMS TO THE NOVEMBER WHEREAS, L.2015, ch. 88, 2017, shall expire on the second every year for all such commis- the commission form of govern- full force and effect immediately ELECTION CYCLE. sec. 8(b) states that all existing Monday in January 2018, when sioner positions whose terms ment in cities of the second class following its adoption and publi- ordinances and charter ordinanc- the city commissioners elected have expired. shall govern the selection and cation as provided by law. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE es relating to a city’s form of gov- in the November 2017 general (c) Two commissioners shall be powers of the mayor for the City GOVERNING BODY OF THE ernment shall remain in effect un- election take office. Those posi- elected in 2016; two commission- of Holton, Kansas. PASSED AND APPROVED by CITY OF HOLTON, KANSAS: til amended or repealed by such tions with terms that would have ers shall be elected in 2017 and the governing body of the City of city; and expired in April 2018 shall ex- one commissioner shall be elect- Section 6. SAME; MEETINGS. Holton, Kansas, this 19th day of WHEREAS, on the 24th day of pire on the second Monday in ed in 2018. Each commissioner The laws establishing and relat- January, 2016. February, 1948, the citizens of WHEREAS, L.2015 ch.88, sec. January of 2019, when the city shall serve a three (3) year term. ing to the commission form of the City of Holton, Kansas, ad- 7 provides for a November elec- commissioners elected in the (d) In accordance with K.S.A. government in cities of the sec- /s/ Robert W. Dieckmann, opted by a majority vote the com- tion cycle, November 2018 general election 25-205, and amendments there- ond class shall govern the rules Mayor mission-manager form of govern- take office. The city commission- to, any person may become a for governing body meetings for ment; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED ers elected in the April 2016 elec- candidate for city office elected the City of Holton, Kansas. (seal) BY THE GOVERNING BODY tion term will expire the second at large by having had filed on WHEREAS, the Kansas OF THE CITY OF HOLTON, Monday in January, 2020 when their behalf, a nomination petition Section 7. CITY MANAGER. ATTEST: Legislature passed L. 2015, ch.88 KANSAS: the commissioners elected in the or a declaration of candidacy, ac- (a) The city governing body shall /s/ Teresa Riley, (H.B. 2104), which amended and November 2019 general election companied by any fee required appoint a city manager to be re- City Clerk transferred the statutory provi- Section 1. FORM OF take office. by law. The nomination petition sponsible for the administration L7t1