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PRAIRIE HILLS USD NO. 113 BOARD OF EDUCATION Students graduate Grades 6-12 required to wear masks

ERIN HERRMANN

On Thursday, July 23, and Monday, July 27, the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education (BOE) held two special meetings to review and discuss school procedures for COVID-19 and related topics. After completing their senior year remotely, Prairie Hills USD No. 113 students finally received Present for the Thursday, July 23, meeting were Super- theirFINALLY! diplomas during in-person graduation ceremonies on Sunday, July 26. intendent Todd Evans and board members Ed Reznicek, Leslie Scoby, Jim Scoby, Kent Saylor, Kathy Lippert, and Jeff DeMint. Ann Shaughnessy was present via Zoom. In the July 23 meeting, Evans presented the revised cal- endar for fiscal year 2020-21. In the calendar, Evans sug- gested the schools’ start date be moved from Friday, Aug. 21, to Tuesday, Aug. 25, to add two more in-service days to the calendar. DISCUSSION Reznicek suggested Aug. 25 be a training day for the students to practice safety procedures. Saylor suggested all the students attend school Aug. 26 for orientation, includ- ing those students who are learning at home. J. Scoby was in favor of starting on Aug. 26, but also had no problems starting Aug. 25. DeMint was set on starting school Aug. 25. The board motioned to approve Evan’s revised calendar as presented, and start SCHOOL.10A

COVID-19 Brandon Cole gives his mom Misty Hladky-Bailey Kinsey Menold smiles as she receives her diploma from Prairie Hills USD No. a hug at the Wetmore High School graduation held 113 board member Kent Saylor at the Sabetha High School graduation held Eight new cases Sunday, July 26. Tim Kellenberger | Herald Sunday, July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald confirmed in local area HEATHER STEWART

Six new cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have been confirmed in Nemaha County in the past week, while two new cases have been confirmed in Brown County. This information is updated as of Monday, July 27, by the Kan- sas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Nemaha County Community Health Services (NCCHS). According to NCCHS, over the past week, Nemaha Coun- ty’s positive cases have increased from 39 to 45 cases. There are currently two patients hospitalized, and 35 cases are considered recovered by NCCHS. There have been 905 negative COVID-19 tests in Nemaha County. As for Brown County, the number of positive cases has increased from 25 cases to 27 cases throughout the past week. There have been 844 negative tests and two hospi- talizations in Brown County. Cody Meyer accepts his If you are sick, be sure to call your local healthcare pro- diploma at the Sabetha High Robyn Barnett receives a hug from her son vider before arriving to their facilities. Please call for any School graduation held Sunday, Jonathan Barnett at the Wetmore High An emotional Marissa Cox gives her mom, Rhoda Cox, a changes in restrictions to any clinic or hospital in Nemaha July 26. School graduation held Sunday, July 26. flower and a hug at the Sabetha High School graduation or Brown counties. Krista Wasinger | Herald Tim Kellenberger | Herald held Sunday, July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald To see comments from local health officials and local elected officials regarding COVID-19, mask mandates and school procedures, see the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 story beginning on Page 1A. COVID.3A See more graduation photos on page 6B.

ELECTION 2020 Primary Election slated for Tuesday munity Building; for Harrison-Goff Township, Goff retain his seat. November ballot. Republican Dawn M. Boyles has HERALD REPORT Community Center; for Adams Township, Nemaha filed for this position. This position is currently held County Community Building; for Berwick, Capioma COUNTY POSITIONS by Melissa L. Gormley. Area voters have the opportunity to narrow the and Rock Creek Townships and Sabetha City Wards Brown County The Brown County Treasurer position will be on General Election field by casting their votes in the 1, 2, 3 and 4, Sabetha City Hall; and for Granada and The Brown County Commission District No. 2 the primary ballot. Two Republicans – Betty (BJ) Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Voting loca- Wetmore Townships, Wetmore American Legion. will be on the November ballot. This position is Spiker and Anne Olson – have filed for this position. tions will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must In Brown County, voting locations are as follows: currently held by Keith C. Olsen. Olsen did not file This position is currently held by Cheryl S. Lippold. present photo identification to vote. for Morrill, Walnut and Powhattan Townships, Fair- to retain his position. Republican Lamar Shoemaker The Brown County Register of Deeds position Advance voting is available up until the day of view Community Center; for Hamlin Township, has filed for this position. will be on the November ballot. Incumbent Nellie the Primary. For more information, contact the Hiawatha Fisher Center; and Washington Township, The Brown County Commission District No. M. Brockhoff has filed to retain her position. Nemaha County Clerk’s Office at 785-336-2170, or Horton Blue Building. 3 position will be on the ballot, currently held by The Brown County Attorney position will be on the Brown County Clerk’s office at 785-742-2581. Dwight A. Kruse. Kruse has filed to retain his posi- the November ballot. Incumbent Kevin M. Hill has See Pages 7A, 8A and 9A in this week’s Herald for CITY POSITIONS tion. He is being challenged by Republican William filed to retain his position. more information about candidates who are running The City of Fairview has the position of mayor and Pollock. This seat will be decided in the primary. The District No. 22 Judge position is up for re- opposed in the Primary. two council members open for this coming election. Two Republicans – Incumbent John Merchant, election on the November ballot. Incumbent John Art Vonderschmidt is the incumbent mayor, and Sr., and Challenger Dennis Entrikin – have filed Weingart has filed for re-election. VOTING LOCATIONS has filed to retain his position. for the position of Brown County Sheriff. This seat All Brown County Township Trustee positions are In Nemaha County, voting locations are as follows: Doug Bletscher and John A. Armstrong currently will be decided in the primary. up for grabs at this election, for Gilman and Washington Townships, Bern Com- hold the filled council seats. Bletscher has filed to The Brown County Clerk position will be on the including the following: in ELECTION.9A

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deadlines&information The Sabetha Herald is the official newspaper for the cities of Sabetha, LETTERS Morrill and Fairview and the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 School District. We welcome letters of general interest to the community and reserve MEMORIES Compiled from past issues of The Sabetha Herald The Herald is published each Wednesday. Circulation for 2019 averaged the right to edit for clarification or length. Letters should be fewer 1,800 copies per week. than 400 words, and writers are limited to one letter every other week. The Herald is a member of the Kansas Press Association and Sabetha Letters are due by 10 a.m. on Monday before publication and must Chamber of Commerce. be signed with the writer’s name, address and phone number for 125 YEARS Thursday, August 1, 1895 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. verification purposes. Only the name and hometown will be included in the printed letter. We do not publish anonymous letters or letters Haines’ store has been undergoing an overhauling the past week. New printed elsewhere. paint, new paper, new window shades with new lettering, makes it GENERAL look as fine as new. POSTMASTER The rain of Sunday morning did not extend further west than Oneida ADVERTISING and was much heavier east than here, being reported the heaviest rain Form 3573 should be sent to: The Sabetha Herald, of the season at Severance. Reports as to the fall here vary from one P.O. Box 208, Sabetha, KS 66534. ADVERTISING DEADLINES Advertising: 10 a.m. Monday for Wednesday newspaper. to two inches. POLICY Changes to ad copy must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday. The joists are laid and the inside wall of G. S. Hughes’ new building is All material published or inserted in The Sabetha Herald is subject to Because space is limited, The Sabetha Herald staff must be notified going up. The outside wall will be brick veneered and the front will be final acceptance of the publisher. of full color advertisements two weeks in advance. Placement is first square with a side glass, similar to the Hamman building. The Sabetha Herald reserves the right to accept or reject any come first serve. advertisements for any reason at any time and to, if necessary, print If an advertiser would like an ad placed on a specific page of the the word “advertisement” in any display advertisements. paper, Herald staff requires notification one week in advance. Not all 100 YEARS Thursday, August 5, 1920 The Sabetha Herald is not responsible for errors submitted for requests can be granted. advertisements. “A man giving his name as Carl Crabb, 22 years old, Baileyville, Kansas, The Sabetha Herald is not responsible for more than one incorrect AD PROOFS & AD TEARSHEETS was arrested at the union station, Kansas City and held at the police insertion. No adjustment can be made if error does not alter the value If requested, proofs of advertisements will be delivered prior to station for investigation, charged with having bought a bill of goods of the ad. publication by fax or by e-mail, providing all copy is submitted by the for $125, giving a check for that amount, then rushing out,” says an deadline. item in the Kansas City Star. So far as The Courier-Tribune can learn HOLIDAY DEADLINES Electronic Tearsheets will be provided upon request through The no such person is known at Baileyville. Special Holiday Deadlines for News and Advertising are 5 p.m. Sabetha Herald DropBox folder. Harry Scow, a cousin of Mrs. S. Murdock, who is editor of a magazine Thursday for next Wednesday’s newspaper unless otherwise noted. published by the dressograph company at Chicago, has written a let- If the holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, PAYMENTS The Sabetha Herald requires prepayment on all ads unless you or your ter to Mrs. Murdock saying he has just received a report made by the holiday deadlines apply. Holidays include the following: New Year’s Curtis Publishing Company of the results of a survey made by the Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, business has an established account with us. Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Payments are due by the end of the month. Curtis company at Sabetha in which 1,500 homes were visited. The Late payment penalty is $3.50 per month. survey, he said, is read with special interest. A $30 charge will be added to advertising bills paid with an Dr. Murdock, senior, had a finger brigade Wednesday morning. Miss NEWS insufficient funds check. Mary Pace speared her finger with an ice pick. Gordon Scoville fell off LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES a bicycle and dislocated his finger. Albert Kaul’s boy had a felon on HOW TO SUBMIT NEWS & ADVERTISING his finger lanced. (1) Stop in our office at 1024 Main Street, Sabetha. The local rate for legal and public notices is $5.75 per column inch per (2) Mail the information (typed or printed legibly) issue. to P.O. Box 208, Sabetha, KS 66534. (3) Email the news to [email protected]; DISPLAY ADVERTISING 75 YEARS Wednesday, August 1, 1945 Email the advertisement to [email protected]. The local display advertising rate is $5.50 per column inch. This rate is Pfc. Paul Aberle has a slight change of address at Harvard, Neb., (see (4) Fax the information (typed or printed legibly) non-commissionable. list) where he is studying to be a radio operator. He goes from Harvard to 785-284-2320. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADVERTISING 20 miles to Hastings each week to take typing and other lessons at the college there. Formerly an air forces cook, he is happy to get into the NEWS DEADLINES The local classified advertising rate is $6.00 per column inch. This radio school. He spent last week in Salina, but now has returned to 10 a.m. Monday for Wednesday newspaper. rate is non-commissionable. Harvard, flying back in a B-29. The Herald does not run line classifieds. PHOTOS T-4 John Denton, who has been at home for several weeks on rede- When submitting news photos, please submit by email or in person. INSERTS ployment furlough after having been overseas, left Sunday for Fort Be sure to provide adequate information naming all persons in the The non-commissionable insert rate is 10 cents a piece for pre-prints, Warren, Wyo. He expects to receive eight weeks of additional training photo & describing in detail what is going on in the photo. 12 tab pages or less. The non-commissionable insert rate is 11 cents before being sent to the Pacific. He formerly was a baker, but now is Engagement, Wedding and Anniversary Photos are $25. a piece for pre-prints 12 to 24 tab pages. in vehicular transportation. The photos run two columns wide. The insert rate for non-mechnical inserts is 12 cents a piece. T-Sgt. Dean Hopkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hopkins, is expected Anniversary Photos are $25 for (1) two-column photo, or (2) one- SUPPLEMENTAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS home within the next few weeks. He has been oyerseas in the Pacific column photos. The charge is $35 to run (1) two-column photo AND We offer businesses the opportunity to participate in a number theater of war for three years. The last word received he was at Siapan (1) one-column photo. on the way home. He has been on Iwo Jima since February. Obituary Photos are $20 and run one column wide. of campaigns aimed at boosting your business. Select from Birthday and Birth Photos are $10 and run one column wide. themed campaigns or contact our staff and request that we design T-Sgt. Maurice Dornes, son of H. B. Dornes, is home on a 30-day fur- a campaign specifically for you! For more information, e-mail lough. He has been in the European theater of war the past year and OBITUARIES [email protected]. a half. He has been attached to a bombardier group in the air forces. Obituaries printed in The Sabetha Herald are printed for free up to 250 SUPPLEMENTAL SECTION SPONSORSHIP words. For anything beyond that, the charge is $.50 per word. A photo can be added for $20. For more information, contact us at 785-284- We offer a number of opportunities for area businesses to sponsor our 50 YEARS Tuesday, August 4, 1970 3300 or [email protected]. Special Supplements. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. This area sweltered under record breaking hot temperatures last week ANNOUNCEMENTS but then was rewarded with over an inch of rain early Sunday and ADDITIONAL CHARGES & FEES Monday mornings. Amounts varied over the countryside but at the Announcements printed in The Sabetha Herald are printed for free up Farmers State Bank they reported 1.15 inches in the two rains. to 250 words. For anything beyond that, the charge is $.50 per word. A design fee of $35 per hour will be charged for any advertisement Photos can be added for an additional charge. For more information requested and designed, but not placed. The heat wave has continued this week. Daytime highs in temperature on photo charges, visit our website at http://sabethaherald.com/ A late fee of $2 per column inch will be charged for advertisements have consistently toped the 100-degree mark. Folks would welcome a about/submit-an-announcement/ requested after deadline. cool front, especially if brought rain. or contact us. 25 YEARS Wednesday, August 2, 1995 In something of a reversal, the Sabetha City Commission decided Monday night to pass an ordinance allowing seven-day water skiing at Sabetha Lake. The previous week the commission had decided to place a moratorium on enforcing the restrictions on weekday water skiing EXTRA! EXTRA! there rather than enacting an ordinance. Ted Hayden, city administrator, SUBSCRIBE TODAY! READ ALL ABOUT IT! said after talking to a number of people last week and observing the Please cut along this line and return with payment. condition of the boat docks during a visit to Sabetha Lake, he decided Worship If you have a digital to draft an ordinance. DIRECTORY NAME: subscription, visit The Northeast Kansas and Missouri Railroad is facing the loss of a federal program designed to help maintain rail service to rural areas. ADDRESS: SabethaHerald.com Find the local Worship Directory to check out our The Sabetha Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an “Old Fashioned under the “Church Schedules” CITY/STATE: Digital Extra for content Saturday Night” Saturday, Aug. 19. tab on our website at www.SabethaHerald.com. PHONE #: you may have missed! EMAIL: 10 YEARS Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Photo: Above: The family of the late Emma Gakle poses after building LOCAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Please mark your playground equipment at the Old Sabetha Lake RV Park on Saturday, ❏ Printed Newspaper ONLY: $44.00 selection and be sure July 17. Those who helped set up the play set donated in memory of ❏ Printed Newspaper & Digital: $56.00 your address is Emma Gakle are FRONT ROW (L-R) Kaden Collier (sitting, grandson), ❏ Digital All Access ONLY: $30.00 complete and correct. Mike Collier (son), Mike Dishon, Gary Kroeze Jr. (grandson) and Roger Gakle (husband); ROW TWO (L-R) Rachael McGuire, Gary McGuire, OUT-OF-STATE SUBSCRIPTIONS Roy Hickey (brother-in-law), Mathew Hickey, Frank Pagnano, Mona MAIL TO: Dishon, Monty Kroeze (son), Mary Hickey (sister), Eula Stokes (sister) ❏ Printed Newspaper ONLY: $51.00 The Sabetha Herald, ❏ and Harlan Stokes (brother-in-law). Not pictured are Alan and Cris Printed Newspaper & Digital: $63.00 P.O. Box 208 Belue (stepson and daughter-in-law). Emma’s children appreciate the ❏ Digital All Access ONLY: $30.00 Sabetha, KS 66534 Sabetha community for all the friendship and kindness their mother always received in Sabetha. The City of Sabetha crews also helped with the playground by preparing the area. community record sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | July 29, 2020 3A

Obituary COVID: Nearly 3,000 new cases this week Lois Grimm in Kansas Lois Margaret (Strahm) Grimm, 100, of Sabetha died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Apostolic Chris- COVID.1A tian Home in Sabetha. sites or Facebook pages. is constantly changing, please see Lois was born on Aug. 18, 1919, the daughter of Fred Strahm and Ida (Bauman) Strahm in Ladysmith, To see a full list of Kansas coun- the KDHE website — https://www. Wisc. Growing up, Lois attended country school and then graduated from Ladysmith High School. She STATE, NATIONAL ties with positive COVID-19 cases, coronavirus.kdheks.gov/225/How- then continued her education, and graduated in 1941 from Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisc., with a STATISTICS visit www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov. to-protect-yourself-and-others — degree in home economics. With her degree, she first taught high school home economics for half a year, According to KDHE’s website, Nationally, there are a total of for updated mandates. and then became the Barron County (Wisconsin) Home Economics Extension Agent for 4-1/2 years. as of Monday, July 27, there are 4,225,687 confirmed cases in the She was united in marriage to Nathan William Grimm on April 27, 1946, at Ladysmith, Wisc. Seven 103 out of 105 Kansas counties United States, as of Monday, July children were born to this union. Lois and Nathan purchased a farm in the Morrill area, and operated with confirmed cases. Currently, 27. These positive cases have re- a dairy, beef and grain farm. In 1976, they moved to a home in Sabetha, and in 2000 she moved to the there are 26,172 positive cases in sulted in 146,546 deaths. Thank you Apostolic Christian Retirement Village. She later moved into the Apostolic Christian Home for the Aged Kansas, up from the 23,334 posi- in 2016. tive cases reported on Monday, STAY INFORMED I want to thank my Serving God while caring for her husband, children, and home were her priorities. Lois enjoyed sewing July 20. While there are more than Be sure to stay informed with family and friends 26,000 positive cases throughout reliable information at www.kd- for her children, gardening and canning the produce. During her years in Sabetha, she crocheted and who helped make embroidered many items, entertained her grandchildren, and volunteered at the Apostolic Christian the state, nearly 253,000 tests have heks.gov/coronavirus, www.cdc. Home for the Aged. She was a faithful member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Sabetha. come back negative. gov/COVID19, or call NCCHS my 80th birthday She was preceded in death by her parents; her four sisters; her one brother; her husband, Nathan on KDHE also reports there has at 785-284-2152 or check out the special. Thank July 16, 1997; a daughter-in-law, Ruby Grimm on Aug. 8, 2015; a grandson, Ross Rokey on June 4, 1984; been a total of 1,644 hospitaliza- NCCHS Facebook page for regu- tions from COVID-19 since the lar updates. you for the cards, and two stillborn great grandsons. gifts and phone She is survived by her children, Glenda (Allen) Rokey of Sabetha, Gerald Grimm of Sabetha, Rodney virus’ onset. As for deaths in Kan- Jane Sunderland, Nemaha (Arlene) Grimm of Sabetha, Gloria (Darrel) Stoller of Sabetha, Douglas (Jeryl) Grimm of Hiawatha, Gayla sas, there have been 335 deaths, up County Health Officer, said that calls. I was truly McKee of Wichita and Kevin (Nita) Grimm of Morrill; 34 grandchildren; and 116 great-grandchildren. from the 307 deaths reported just as people make summer travel reminded of the She will be greatly missed by her family. one week ago. plans, they should remain alert dear people in Private Family Funeral Services were held Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Sabetha Apostolic Christian KDHE is not currently report- for states on the KDHE travel Church. A private family visitation was held at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Sabetha Cem- ing the number of active COV- quarantine list. my life. etery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home or the Sabetha Apostolic ID-19 cases in Kansas. However, Currently, KDHE is mandat- May God Bless You. Christian Church, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534. Online some counties in Kansas are re- ing a 14-day home quarantine condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com. porting these numbers on their for Kansans who have traveled to Waneta Plattner The Sabetha Herald 7/29/2020 County Health Department web- certain areas. As this information

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COLUMNS Circumstances that Skin in the game good friend and advisor of others. Because of this respon- Our goal is to have students in factors are considered, we must rattle our cage often uses the phrase, sibility, we should have a higher our schools. For the majority of keep in mind those children and “skin in the game.” threshold for the safety of others’ students, in-person learning is adults in our communities who oronavirus, social unrest, what to do about church ThisA saying refers to people car- children than our own. far superior than distance learn- are most vulnerable. services, my sister Ruth suffering and dying. I also ing more about achieving a group When it ing options. In I appreciate the willingness of have been blessed to do a couple of weddings and see goal and putting forth more effort comes to public order to accom- the Board of Education to move theC hope of a lasting when everyone has some risk. health during a plish in-school a couple of in-service days to the love rela- tionship, We face risks all the time. We pandemic, we Notes learning as long beginning of the year. These will a nd my first grand- know that driving is dangerous. all have skin in from USD as possible, we help us prepare for our protocols d au g hter Minister was just Most of us wear seatbelts. We are this game. No. 113 will have to and practices to keep everyone as born, Chloe Speaks Grace! Life comforted by the fact that most of I am writing take steps to safe as possible. These additional is full of BY: CHARLIE both bless- BY: TODD EVANS our vehicles have airbags. We all this on Sunday, SUPERINTENDENT best keep our days of work without students will ings and ROBINSON challenges. have skin in the game of making July 26, prior to students and also provide teachers an opportu- So, where NORTHRIDGE do I place CHURCH driving as safe as possible. Schools celebrating our employees safe. nity to prepare emergency plans my “chips” when life have practiced fire safety for years. 2020 graduates. As we make for the eventuality of not being in gets frus- trating or We have spent many resources They will be remembered as the decisions and operate our school school. We plan on the first day of weary or confusing? keeping our kids safe from the class that experienced a COVID- district, we rely on many different school with students on Aug. 25. What or who do I place my faith in. Certainly not my circum- hazards of fire. impacted society as seniors. professionals. We consult attor- Calling life a game diminishes stances! They seem to change daily and we never know what Our responsibility as we raise USD 113 personnel have been neys when we have legal questions. its importance, but we all have the next day will bring. Family and friends can be a good our children is to help them make working diligently to prepare for We consult accountants to make ownership when it comes to our bet, but being human, we do tend to let each other down at decisions that give them the best the upcoming year. The USD 113 sure we are fiscally legal, as well families and communities. Our times or have an opinion that leaks out a little strong causing opportunity to be safe and to have Board of Education has been and as efficient and accurate with the individual behaviors impact all offense — masks, politics, freedoms, rights, etc. the skills to be successful. We go will continue to discuss our plan public’s money. It seems logical to around us. We all want normal, It becomes more obvious to me the longer I live that I am to great extents to mitigate risk to reopen our schools. Because consult our local and respected but normal is not now. It is up to not the center of the universe. Nor does all this exist to meet for our children. of the rapidly changing environ- medical community to determine us to create the most positive and my needs. No, there is a greater picture and a greater One to As adults who work in schools ment, our plan must be fluid. We what are best practices for reopen- safe new normal that we can for Whom I must acknowledge and submit to. I have found that our responsibility extends beyond must be prepared to “roll with the ing our schools. This is a situation our children. my trust in God and in His Son Jesus, who paid for my sin and our own children to the children punches.” that potentially impacts us all. As rose to life, is not only my best bet, but my only bet that I rely on. I have lost a lot. I do not understand many things, even about God, but I do trust Him to keep His promises. Not to keep hurt and pain out of my life, but to have His forgiveness and presence. This is where my hope is. So if life circumstances are rattling your cage, I would en- What the future holds courage you to look to the only Savior of the world who loves you and desires a relationship with you. This will not only ’m worried. seem to get both sides of the aisle ing into the economy so deeply actions? help you stay steady and rise above your circumstances, but My worry does not relate to agree on anything these days, each time we face financial hard- No one knows how much is too also will give you the hope of life beyond this one. to our current state of affairs: worked together at warp speed ship, the government gives busi- much or how little is too little. It’s lockdowns,I virus spread and mar- to assemble a nesses and ev- like adding salt to a sauce. It can ket volatility. Those things will massive relief eryday people be a matter of taste. There is a sort themselves out eventually. package. Mon- an unintended range that is acceptable to most Instead, my worry relates to the ey rained down Focused wink and nod palates. But it can be taken too far. government’s response to those on individuals Finances to take risk I suspect lawmakers and Fed- Old scams are still events. And even more, about how and businesses BY: JUSTIN LUEGER without the eral Reserve officials would pre- future business decisions will be through un- PRESIDENT worry of loss. fer to err on the side of caution INVISOR made in light of the government’s employment FINANCIAL After all, if and go too far, rather than not far circulating response. programs, for- things get tight, enough. Given the environment, have received complaints from county residents about In the wake of the coronavirus givable loans, the government that may be the right perspective. being contacted by phone from individuals claiming chaos, the government pulled and stimulus will step in to Unfortunately, there are likely to they are from major credit card companies and offering out all the stops when it came to checks in the mail. The Federal help out – or bail out. History will be side effects of some sort or an- toI lower in- terest rates resuscitating the U.S. economy. Reserve unleashed piles of money have proved it. other. Like an experimental drug, on credit c a r d s . It shoved fistfuls of money into through the financial system and But at least in my view, it is not we just don’t know what they will Also, resi- dents are nearly every facet of the economy. began buying certain bonds that it the responsibility of the govern- be at this time. We are now living being con- tacted by When all other economic activity had never purchased in the past. ment to ensure every part and through a grand experiment. out-of-state Be Aware contractors was coming to a screeching halt, All of these efforts propped up person of our economy avoids I am not at all fearful of the who are of- BY: BROWN fering to the government stepped in to fill an economy hanging on the ropes financial distress at all times. future. We will ultimately figure COUNTY SHERIFF the void. like a battered boxer. Going through periodic bouts it out and will be fine. But I am do con- JOHN MERCHANT struction work, but are need- And it worked. Events could It is generally believed the pow- of economic pain is not entirely worried we are setting ourselves ing a cash p a y m e n t have spiraled out of control, and ers-that-be did the right thing. bad. Pain can be cleansing to the up for future agony that cannot up front. I have looked it is not a stretch to say we could They saved us from an unmiti- system. Excesses are reined in be swiftly or easily counteracted. back in the archives of have faced a second Great De- gated catastrophe. That’s likely and a sharp reminder is delivered I could be wrong. I hope I am. my scam e-mails over the years and am posting my informa- pression. Things were that bad. true. that risk is not just a theoretical Justin Lueger, CFP®, is President tion from July 2011, as it still applies today. The same scams In those times, fear can feed on But still, I’m worried. I’m wor- concept. It is real, and it is to be of Invisor Financial LLC, a are circulating almost nine years to the day: itself, creating a terrible cycle of ried the government might be do- properly regarded. registered investment adviser The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has had more reports more and more fear and more and ing too much. It is unquestionably a tricky bal- firm in the State of Kansas. of scams circulating the county. Several reports are of credit more problems. To be sure, I hope my worry ance. I doubt many people believe All opinions expressed are his card companies who are contacting card holders and offering The government – I’m lumping is for naught. I admit it may be a second Great Depression is just own and should not be viewed them lower interest rates or incentives. The people are then Congress and the Federal Reserve entirely misplaced. Perhaps the what we need to keep risk in check as individual advice. He can asked to provide their credit card number for verification to into that bucket – swung into ac- government is walking the fine – now or ever. But will people give tion, and they did so remarkably line just fine. risk its full due if there are limited be reached at justin.lueger@ the caller. When questions are asked of the callers, they have invisorgroup.com. been hanging up. We are reminding county residents not to quickly. Congress, which can’t My concern is that by interject- financial consequences to their give out personal information over the phone. THIS COLUMN IS PAID FOR BY INVISOR. Another area of concern are calls from an out-of-state con- tractor, who is telling callers he will be traveling through our area. They are contacting people by telephone and informing residents they have a surplus of materials, such as roofing material, siding, etc., and for a sum of approximately $500, they will hold the material and use it at the customer’s home In the garden: tips for August at below cost. They have requested bank account information ow that we are in the on the fruit, even if not fully ripe. season can stimulate growth that glory now. or credit card numbers from residents. I urge anyone who is dog days of summer and They will ripen on the counter. may be damaging to the crown • False sunflower, Heliopsis he- interested in doing business to ask for phone numbers and August, what is there Blackberries also may be ripe of the grass plant, reducing the lianthoides, is blooming and put- references from satisfied customers of contractors who are not to Ndo in the garden? Yes it is hot, at this time, be plant’s surviv- ting on a show. There are many known. Reputable contractors should be able to provide such but there are still things that need sure to keep ability for win- new varieties of this wildflower. information to potential customers. And as a reminder — do done before we head to vacations. them picked The ter. • Little brown-eyed Susan, Rud- not give out personal information over the phone. What needs done the most in before the birds What flow- beckia triloba, is a long-blooming We are very fortunate to have residents in Brown County August? do. Kansas ers are bloom- biennial. who pass information on to the Sheriff’s office so we can alert In the vegetable garden, toma- Summer Gardener ing in August? • Allium ‘Millenium’ is a gar- people of the latest scams. By working together, we can help toes, peppers, eggplant and more apples may BY: ANDREW S i l v e r y dener favorite and is still bloom- keep our county safer. I appreciate everyone who has helped — especially zucchini — should be ripe at this MITCHELL, Checkerspot ing great. us in this effort. be ripening at a quick pace. Be time. Varieties HORTICULTURIST Butterfly on • ‘American Gold Rush’ rud- sure to check for ripe fruit daily that ripen in Little Brown- beckia is a show-stopper, bloom- and pick. When the weekend or August include Eyed Susan ing from May to late September. time for canning and freezing Lodi and Gravenstein. • Sneezeweed, aka Helenium, Is there anything I can plant comes, take care of the weekly My lawn is turning brown, comes in shades of red, orange right now? LETTERS POLICY batches of harvests to stay ahead should I water it? and yellow. This is a good time to divide of it all. No, do not water your lawn if it • Many daylilies are blooming and transplant older clumps of WRITE: Letters to the Editor, The Sabetha Remember to turn your com- turning brown, unless you have right now, especially some of the peonies. Even though the top fo- post. Keep adding kitchen scraps, been watering it all year long. larger flowered ones. liage is green, it is dormant and Herald, P.O. Box 208, Sabetha, KS 66534 rotted fruit and weeds to a new Many cool-season grasses begin • New England aster is just not actively growing. EMAIL: [email protected] pile for next year. to go dormant in the heat of July starting to bloom before a big rush Also, now is a good time to di- We welcome letters of general interest to the community and reserve the What needs done in the or- and August, then re-green in the in September. vide and transplant daylilies and right to edit for clarification or length. Letters should be fewer than 400 chard? cooler temperatures of September • Button Blazingstar, Liatris alliums. Be sure to water newly words, and writers are limited to one letter every other week. Letters are Now is the time for peaches and October. aspera, is blooming now – a pol- planted transplants if there is no due by 10 a.m. on Monday before publication and must be signed with the to ripen in most orchards. Pick Applying extra moisture when linator favorite. rainfall. writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Only the peaches with good blush of color there is no rainfall in the dormant • Purple coneflower is in full name and hometown will be included in the printed letter. We do not publish anonymous letters or letters printed elsewhere. THIS COLUMN IS PAID FOR BY GRIMM’S GARDENS.

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National Rifle Association and the American Conservative Union. The Primary Election Dennis Taylor also from Topeka who is a lawyer and professor at Republican Interviews of Candidates Dear Editor, Washburn University as well as past Shawnee County Commissioner. Dear Editor, The voters in Nemaha County will have a large list of candidates The winner of this election will take on the winner of the Democrat The Nemaha County Republican Party has interviewed to vote for during the Primary Election that will take place on primary on November 3rd. more candidates that are seeking office in Nemaha County for August 4th. Be aware that the Republican voters will have their list U. S. Senate Race: the Commissioner race with all six commissioner candidates of candidates and the Democrat voters their list of candidates. The The Senate race is a race primarily between three individuals. The interviewed as well as an interview with our Nemaha County General Election on November 3rd will choose the final candidate entire state of Kansas will vote on the Republican and Democrat Sheriff, Rich Vernon. for the offices. Primary elections on the seat currently held by retiring Senator We also interviewed and videoed speeches held by the 2nd The Nemaha County commissioner race has a number of Pat Roberts. There are eleven candidates seeking the office on the Congressional District candidates, Jake LaTurner who held a talk candidates. The major issue being discussed throughout the county Republican ballot with three major candidates. All three of these at the Willow’s and Congressman Steve Watkin who spoke to is the wind tower issue. This issue has been on the fore front of talks candidates are pro life and pro law enforcement. voters at Lori’s Café. and community hearings and county commissioner meeting for the Congressman Roger Marshall who is currently the U. S. There are three major candidates that are seeking the seat held past two years. The voters of Nemaha County will have a chance to Congressman from the First District which takes in the western by Senator Pat Roberts. We have an interview with Bob Hamilton, make their voices known when voting on several candidates in the two thirds of Kansas. Roger Marshall is a doctor from Great Bend and who owns a plumbing business in Kansas City. Congressman Primary with the final vote of the commission on November 3rd. has been in the Congress for two terms when winning that race from Roger Marshall was in Seneca earlier and had a reception with Commissioner Race: Second District: Tim Huelskamp in 2016. Roger Marshall is endorsed by National businessmen in the community. We did not get an interview with The Second District is located in the mid to southern area of Right to Life, Kansans for Life, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Congressman Marshall at that time. Former Kansas Secretary the county and takes in the communities of Centralia, Corning, Farm Bureau, and the NRA and former Senator Bob Dole. of State, Kris Kobach will be in Seneca this Wednesday evening Wetmore and Kelly. There are two candidates seeking the office on Former Secretary of State Kris Kobach from Lecompton was at the Willows at 6:00. He will be conducting a talk on the U. S. the Republican ballot, Tim Burdiek, current county commissioner Secretary of State for eight years and ran for Governor in 2018 against Constitution and talk about his candidacy. Anyone interested is and farmer and Jason Koch, a business owner and farmer. The winner our current governor. Kris has taught constitutional law at Washburn encouraged to attend with the evening dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. of this election will take on Greg Allen, Democrat on November 3rd. University and has stiffened our Kansas voting laws to provide The interviews are posted on our Facebook site: Nemaha County Commissioner Race: Third District: credible voting. He is also a proponent to reduced government and Republican Party or go online to YouTube as Nemaha County KS The Third District is located in the mid to northwestern area of to strengthen laws to reduce illegal immigration and sex trafficking. Republicans to view the candidate interviews. the county and takes in Seneca, Baileyville, Bern and Oneida area Kris Kobach also defends the Second Amendment to protect and We believe this is the best way to inform our voting public of with two candidates seeking the office on the Republican ballot, bear arms and is a staunch pro-life supporter with an endorsement the issues where your input is important by commenting on the Dylan Keim, a business owner north of Seneca and Bob Sextro a from Kansans for Life. Facebook or YouTube videos. Those comments will be given to the farmer in the Bern area. The winner of this election will take on Bob Hamilton, who owns a plumbing business from Kansas City candidates where they have the chance to dialog with the public. Dennis Henry, Democrat on November 3rd. and feels Kansas needs an outsider in the race. Bob and his wife have The Nemaha County Republican Party goal is to inform the U. S. Congressional Race: Second District: twelve children and is pro-life. The winner of this election will take public and voters so that you can make your choice of the candidates The Second District Congressional race between three individuals. on the winner of the Democrat primary on November 3rd. seeking office. We are not promoting any candidate or taking any The Second Congressional District is located in the eastern third of There are a number of the interviews posted on our Facebook sides on their views or the issues. Please view all candidates when Kansas and runs from the Nebraska State line, south to the Oklahoma site: Nemaha County Republican Party or go online to YouTube as they are available and do your own research before voting. State line with the exception of the area around the metropolitan Nemaha County KS Republicans to view the candidate interviews. I would like to address another issue. The issue of campaign area of Kansas City. There are three candidates seeking the office We believe this is the best way to inform our voting public of signs being stolen or destroyed. I have had a number of calls on on the Republican ballot. the issues where your input is important by commenting on the people missing campaign signs out of their yards and from their Congressman Steve Watkins who holds the seat for the past two Facebook or YouTube videos. Those comments will be given to the property where larger 4’ x 8’ campaign signs being taken. Please be years. Steve is from Topeka and has done a good job in working with candidates where they have the chance to dialog with the public. aware that taking or destroying any campaign sign is an unlawful citizens of our state on federal issues. Steve is endorsed by National The Nemaha County Republican Party goal is to inform the public act and can be prosecuted through the police and sheriff’s office. Right to Life, Kansans for Life, Kansas Livestock Association and and voters so that you can make your choice of the candidates seeking Ray Shinn the National Rifle Association. office. We are not promoting any candidate or taking any sides on Nemaha County Republican Chairman Jake LaTurner who is currently the Kansas Treasurer, a position their views or the issues. Please view all candidates when they are he has held for the past two years and has been a State Senator for available and do your own research before voting. Advertisement paid for by Nemaha County Republican Party, Ray Shinn, Chairman one term before filling the Treasurer position vacated by Ron Estes. Ray Shinn He has the support of U.S. Congressman Ron Estes, Kansas Farm Nemaha County Republican Chairman Bureau, Kansans for Life, Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, the Advertisement paid for by Nemaha County Republican Party, Ray Shinn, Chairman Anti-wind energy groups are abusing zoning, private property rights YOUR VOICE Dear Editor, Anti-wind energy groups are abusing zoning and recklessly tram- pling on residents’ private property rights. A similar maneuver was STATE REPRESENTATIVES City Administrator Doug Allen SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES attempted on the State level in 2019, and was defeated in committee 62nd District Kansas Representative Randy 785-284-2158 Board President Ed Reznicek a year later. In 2019, Kansas House Bill 2273 was introduced and Garber 785-939-2032 referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunica- [email protected] COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Board Vice President Kathy Lippert tions. House Bill 2273 would remove decision making power from 785-296-7665 | 785-285-1238 Gary Scoby [email protected] local governments and the citizens, make regulation so restrictive 2424 Timberlane Terrace | Sabetha, 66534 Nemaha County Commissioner Board Member Kent Saylor that it would hamstring wind development, and violate citizens’ [email protected] 1st District Kansas Senator Dennis Pyle [email protected] private property rights in the process. On Feb. 21, 2019, the Com- Tim Burdiek mittee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications heard HB 2273 [email protected] Board Member Jim Scoby 785-296-7379 | 785-742-3780 Nemaha County Commissioner opponents’ testimony from Mr. Alan Anderson. He said “There is [email protected] 2979 Kingfisher Road | Hiawatha, KS 66434 [email protected] simply no legitimate scientific or engineering basis for the proposed Board Member Leslie Scoby Dennis Henry setbacks and other restrictions contained in House Bill No. 2273. If [email protected] CITY REPRESENTATIVES Nemaha County Commissioner you believe we must be cautious when we injure our citizen’s property Board Member Ann Shaughnessy Mayor Doug Clark [email protected] rights, the cavalier and irresponsible terms contained in this Bill will [email protected] 785-284-2393 Keith Olsen be an affront to your sensibilities.” Moral, legal, or not, a swath of lo- 340 Parkview | Sabetha, KS 66534 Brown County Commissioner Board Member Jeff DeMint cal Kansas governments are being hijacked by anti-wind groups. It is 785-284-3209 | 785-799-7166 no coincidence that after more than a hundred years of peaceful life Commissioner Nick Aberle [email protected] [email protected] without zoning, dozens of Kansas cities and counties are simultane- 1504 Lakeview Drive | Sabetha, KS 66534 Dwight Kruse [email protected] Brown County Commissioner Superintendent Todd Evans ously being pressured to do master planning, zoning or expansions. In [email protected] 785-284-2175 | [email protected] Nemaha County, local anti-wind energy individuals are eager to take Commissioner Maridel Wittmer away the private property rights of thousands of people to achieve their 785-284-2050 | [email protected] Richard Lehmkuhl special interest through zoning, regardless of the harm it may cause. 612 N. 6th Street | Sabetha, KS 66534 Brown County Commissioner Mr. Anderson further stated during the HB2273 hearing: “We must Commissioner Norm Schmitt [email protected] always remember why our great State has had the insight to require [email protected] comprehensive planning and to require the consideration of significant Commissioner Julie Burenheide evidence: because zoning laws affect, and can ultimately injure, the 421 S. 8th Street | Sabetha, KS 66534 property rights of our citizens. Property rights are protected by the United States and Kansas Constitutions and, for better or for worse, zoning interferes with free market capitalism. The action of zoning, which inherently restricts property rights, must be done sparingly DISCLAIMER and with intense deliberation…” To their credit our current County Commissioners are taking property rights seriously, and decided to The opinions expressed in editorials, columns, letters to the editor or editorial cartoons do not necessarily reflect those of The Sabetha survey local residents and property owners to get their input before Herald or its staff. proceeding with zoning. Private property rights are hard won, and once lost almost never regained. If County residents don’t want to lose their property rights, they should speak up. Laurie Schmelzle NEMAHA VALLEY Seneca COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Outpatient Clinics Citizens should be concerned about Cooper AUGUST 2020 Nuclear Plant ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY OB/GYN Dr. Bilal Khan ------August 18 Dr. Jeffrey Teply ------August 21 Shelby Brooks, APRN ------Next Clinic: Sept. 15 ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY AUDIOLOGY Dr. David Einspahr ------August 19 Sarah Schotte, AuD ------August 5, 21 Dia Orear, APRN ------August 24 Jessica Gaughan, AuD ------August 7 ORTHOPEDICS CARDIOLOGY Dr. Joseph Mumford ------August 3 Dr. Bashar Amr ------August 24 Dr. Kenneth Teter & Bailey Stallbaumer APRN-Aug. 12, 26 Dr. Brian Beard ------August 20, 27 Dr. Kevin Bernd ------August 6 PODIATRY Dr. Arnold Graham ------August 19 Dr. Steve Sitek ------August 3, 17 Dr. Steven Seals - Pacemaker - Next Clinic: Oct. 22 PSYCHIATRY (TELEHEALTH) DERMATOLOGY Gina Robertson, APRN-PMHNP ------August 5 Tiffany Engelken, APRN-C ------Aug. 4, 18, 28 PULMONOLOGY DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELING (TELEHEALTH) Dr. Steven Short ------August 11 Donna Jensen, LMAC ------Aug. 4, 10, 17, 24, 31 UROLOGY EAR, NOSE & THROAT Dr. John Devine ------August 25 Dr. Douglas Barnes ------August 7 Dr. Bradley Rupp ------August 28 NEPHROLOGY BY APPOINTMENT The source for this photo is google:physicians for social responsibility - nuclear evacuation zones. Submitted Whitney Blanton, APRN ------August 20 Diabetes Education: Karen Hynek, APRN, CDE Dr. Lakshmi Duvvur ------August 28 Dietician: Leah Heinen, RD, LD Dear Editor, Mental Health Therapy: Kailey Patton, LCMFT, LCAC Why are the Concerned Citizens of Nemaha County so concerned NEUROLOGY Speech Pathology: Brooke Strathman, MS, CCC-SLP about baseless health claims associated with wind energy, in relation to Abra Woolard, APRN ------August 6 the real danger to parts of Nemaha County sitting in Cooper Nuclear Surgeon: Dr. Gary Sinning Plant’s 50-mile Evacuation Zone? If there is ever a disaster at Cooper Social Work - Advanced Directives & Medicare Nuclear (with an estimated 510 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel on Education: Krista Stallbaumer, LBSW site), the fallout could permanently impact their homes, businesses, farms, and health. As recently as 2019, Cooper Nuclear was under threat from the rising Missouri River and flooding. Twice in 2011, NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL the river rose above Cooper Nuclear’s Emergency Action Level. The citizens of Nemaha County will be much safer when this region is able 1600 Community Drive | Seneca, Kansas | 785-336-6181 to rely more heavily on safe clean wind energy and other renewables for electricity, and Cooper Nuclear Plant is decommissioned. All Clinics Scheduled are Subject to Change Martin Schmelzle Seneca 6A July 29, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com local&area

GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING BODY Nemaha County Commission Brown County Commission Submitted by Emergency Preparedness Direc- Submitted by Melissa Gormley Tax Sale ner in the amount of $144,600 Diversion, $6,267.29; ACC, Mary Kay Schultejans tor Russel Lierz advised the board County Clerk Sealed bids were open for two for USD No. 415, as a result of the $10,828.19; JJA Core, $10,237.58; County Clerk that: The Board of Brown County properties on the tax sale. COVID-19 pandemic. Reinvestment Grant, $3,263.69; The Board of Nemaha County • He was involved with a SPARK Commissioners met in regular One bid was presented for 1014 Department Reports Services for Elderly, $2,478; Sol- Commissioners met in regular meeting last Thursday with school session on Monday, July 20, with Utah Street in Hiawatha. Brian Julie Liberty, Road and Bridge id Waste, $4,459; Special MVT, session on Monday, July 20, in districts and hospitals in Nemaha the following members present: and Miranda Larabee presented Secretary, followed up with the $7,910.80; Employee Benefit FICA, the Commissioners’ Room of the County. Lierz said the hospitals will Chairman Dwight A. Kruse, Keith a bid for $1,531.72 plus back taxes commissioners on projects she has $9,372.94; and Employee Benefit Nemaha County Courthouse. The not qualify for this program as they Olsen and Richard L. Lehmkuhl. in the amount of $830.28, as well been working on. KPERS, $11,325.33. With State meeting was called to order by will receive other funding from the Also present was Brown County as a $38 filing fee for a total of Dave Schuetz, Head Custodian, Unemployment and Workers Chairman Tim Burdiek leading the State and/or Federal government. Clerk Melissa Gormley. County $2,400. The board accepted the was present to discuss disinfecting Compensation of $268.82 and In- flag salute. Present also were Com- Treasurer Janell Niehues also was Attorney Kevin Hill was pres- bid of $1,531.72 plus back taxes the courthouse. Commissioner surance of $12,442.98 taken out, missioners Dennis Henry and Gary present for this discussion. Dis- ent for a portion of the meeting. and filing fees for a total of $2,400 Olsen stated disinfecting of the the total was $161,693.70. Scoby, Road and Bridge/Solid Waste cussion was held concerning how Kruse opened the meeting at 8:10 from Brian and Miranda Larabee handrails could be done every The commissioners approved Supervisor Dennis Ronnebaum, Of- to deposit the $2,065,241 received a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was after approval from County At- two hours rather than after ev- the July 13 meeting minutes. fice Manager Kathy Haverkamp and in Nemaha County through the recited by all. Lehmkuhl led the torney Hill. ery person comes in. This would The board reviewed and signed County Clerk Mary Kay Schultejans. SPARK Program. Discussion also meeting with a prayer. Two bids were presented for allow more time to disinfect other the tonnage report for the landfill. The commissioners called and was held concerning hiring a CPA The commissioners spoke with 307 State Street in Robinson, surfaces in the courthouse. The commissioners signed a spoke to Keith Marvin with Mar- to assist Nemaha County with the Health Nurse Mary Oswald about Kan. Phillip R. Folsom presented Sandy Carter, IT Director, and letter of support to grant tax ex- vin Planning Consultants about SPARK Program funding. Follow- continuing to conduct health a bid of $861.71 plus back taxes Liberty, Road and Bridge Secre- emption for the Brown County beginning the process of preparing ing discussion, the commissioners screens. The board approved the of $1,138.29 for a total of $2,000. tary, presented the STAR Pro- Historical Society. a Comprehensive Plan for Nemaha approved and signed the engage- motion to continue employing Kelly Griswold presented a bid of gramming for the bookkeeping The commissioners went into a County. Marvin said a Planning ment letter with Swindoll, Janzen, Oswald for another month to $800 plus delinquent taxes and a side in the amount of $6,000. The five-minute executive session on Commission should be appointed. Hawk and Loyd, LLC for this pur- conduct screenings to help the $38 filing fee. The commissioners commissioners accepted the bid non-elected personnel, with the This board should be made up of pose. district court. accepted the bid of $861.71 plus of $6,000 for the road and bridge three commissioners present, to nine to 12 members. This board also Sheriff Rich Vernon advised the Mikaela Moore, HFED Di- taxes for a total of $2,000 from bookkeeping program, with an discuss personnel matters of non- could serve as the Steering Commit- board that: rector, discussed the microloan Phillip R. Folsom, after approval annual fee of $1,000. elected personnel with executive tee for the project. Marvin would • They dealt with several cases of fund. The balance of the fund is from Attorney Hill. The commissioners discussed session necessary to protect pri- like to see this board appointed by criminal damage over the weekend. $77,148.46. The commissioners SPARK moving forward with the replace- vacy interests. No binding action approximately the middle of Au- • They are having problems with signed the program income re- Don Pounds, Brown County ment of the jail HVAC system. was taken. gust. Questions were proposed from the lighting in a portion of the Law port. Moore discussed other proj- Emergency Manager, met with the They discussed the Request for The board accepted the budget those present for Marvin and the Enforcement Center. Vernon said, ects HFED has been working on. commissioners via Zoom. Pounds Qualifications. and publish for two weeks. The board of commissioners. because of this, they have begun up- John Matalone, President of reviewed the funding for SPARK. Also at the meeting: budget hearing will be at 9 a.m. Kylee Luckeroth, with the Sen- dating the lighting in this portion of Matalone Insurance, met with The commissioners approved The July 15 payroll was ap- Monday, Aug. 10. eca Chamber of Commerce/Seneca the building. the commissioners via phone the motion to recommend proved as follows: General, The next regular meeting was Downtown Impact, came before • Lane Beck should have become to discuss health insurance for $9,975.39 for reimbursement $77,349.31; Road and Bridge, held on Monday, July 27. These the board to let the commissioners a full-time employee with Nemaha 2021. Matalone discussed the from Brown County SPARK, $20,030.12; Election, $1,831.49; minutes were not available at The know the Big Kansas Road Trip has County, effective back on May 16. claims loss ratio report. Mata- for the purchase of unbudgeted Technology, $520.06; Appraiser, Herald’s press time. now been postponed to May 6-9, This change will be made with the lone doesn’t think there will be expenses incurred by the Brown $6,063.70; Noxious Weed, $2,468; 2021. The commissioners approved Clerk’s Office for Human Resource much of an increase in the 2021 County Government as a result of payment of invoices presented by purposes. premiums. Commissioner Kruse the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckeroth for Nemaha County’s • They are currently holding eight questioned having different de- The board recommended reim- share of costs involved with the inmates in the jail. ductible options for employees to bursement from Brown County planning of the Big Kansas Road • Osawatomie State Hospital re- pick from. Matalone stated there SPARK for the purchase of a LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT Trip in the amount of $454.98. cently refused to take a prisoner that are not enough dependents on thermal scanner in the amount Department Reports requires services from this facility. the county plan, and it wouldn’t of $170,300 for USD No. 430, as a Road and Bridge/Solid Waste Su- Also at the meeting: be a benefit to the county or the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown County Sheriff pervisor Ronnebaum advised the The board reviewed vouchers employees. The commissioners also rec- On Wednesday, July 15, Rob- mentioned the tow truck was only board that: submitted by the different depart- Sean Gordon, with Gordon ommended reimbursement from ert Lahori, 55, of Chicago was a few minutes out, the driver sped • The guys are still hauling rock. ments that were paid at the middle CPA, was available via phone con- Brown County SPARK fund for arrested on a charge of driving away, heading south into Jackson • The contractor is still working of July. ference to discuss the 2021 budget. the purchase of a thermal scan- while license canceled, suspended County. A chase ensued with Jack- on 176th Road at this time. The board reviewed and approved or revoked. son County deputies respond- The commissioners called and the minutes from the July 13 meet- On Thursday, July 16, based on ing. Spike strips were deployed spoke to Shane Dipasquale with ing, with corrections. a traffic stop, Cassidy Kramer, 19, by Jackson County deputies, re- Cook, Flatt and Strobel Engineers The next regularly scheduled of Harlan, Iowa was arrested on sulting in three of the four tires for an update concerning the con- meeting was held on Monday, July charges of possession of mari- being deflated. Wendy Scott, 36, struction of the Soldier Creek Wind 27. These minutes were not available juana and possession of drug of Omaha, Neb., was arrested on Farm in Nemaha County. at The Herald’s press time. paraphernalia. Brown County charges of felony At approximately 1:50 a.m., obstruction; driving while license Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Sunday, July 19, a Brown County canceled, suspended or revoked; Published in The Sabetha Herald Wednesday, July 29, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE deputy initiated a traffic stop on reckless driving; no proof of in- PUBLIC NOTICE a speeding vehicle on U.S. High- surance; speeding; and no seat The public testing of vote counting equipment to be used in the way 75 near Kansas Highway 20. belt. Jackson County Sheriff Tim Since the driver could not provide Morse reports that his agency is August 4th Primary Election will be held in the County Clerk’s proof of insurance and was sus- forwarding charges on Scott to Office, Courthouse, Seneca, Kansas on Friday, July 31st at 9:00 pended, the officer explained to the Jackson County Attorney for a.m., in accordance with K.S.A. 25-4411. the driver that he was going to aggravated battery, for allegedly issue a citation, and he offered a ramming a Jackson County Sher- ride to the truck stop. When he iff’s vehicle head on. Mary Kay Schultejans Nemaha County Clerk/Election Officer Published in The Sabetha Herald Wednesday, July 29, 2020 31-1t PUBLIC NOTICE Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE

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Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1555 AN ORDINANCE INCLUDING AND INCORPORATING CERTAIN LAND WITHIN THE LIMITS AND BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF 31-1t SABETHA, KANSAS, PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 12-520 ET.SEQ. 31-1t WHEREAS, a portion of the real estate hereinafter de- scribed adjoins and touches the boundary line of the City of Sa- Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Published in The Sabetha Herald on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 betha, Kansas and the City has consented to annexation of said real estate; and, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the real estate hereinafter described has met one or more of the qualifications for annexation as set forth in K.S.A. 12-520(a) and is therefore eligible for annexation pursuant thereto; and, WHEREAS, by reason of the above-stated premises, the resolution and notice as required by K.S.A. 12-520a and the plan as required by K.S.A. 12-520b are not necessary prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance annexing said real estate into the City of Sabetha. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SABETHA, KANSAS, as follows: Section 1. That the following described real estate, meeting one or more of the conditions for annexation as prescribed by K.S.A. 12-520(a) is hereby included and brought within the corporate limits of the City of Sabetha, Kansas, to wit: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 2 South, Range 14 East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning 643 feet West of the Southeast Corner of the said Northeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 2 South, Range 14, thence North 8 feet; thence West 50 rods; thence South 8 feet to the Quarter Section line; thence East on the Quarter Section line 50 rods to the place of beginning, all in Nemaha County, Kansas, Section 2. That the above-referenced property shall be zoned “RP-2” Planned Medium Density Residential District. Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official City newspaper. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY this 27th day of July, 2020. CITY OF SABETHA, KANSAS Doug Clark, Mayor Attest: Steve Compo, City Clerk 31-1t 31-1t 31-1t 2020 election sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | July 29, 2020 7A

Candidate profiles for the August 4 ELECTION Primary Election The Herald has compiled answers from candidates who are running opposed in the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. These positions include Brown County Commissioner, District 3; Brown County Sheriff; Brown County Treasurer; Nemaha County Commissioner, District 2; Nemaha County Commissioner, District 3; 2020 United States Representative, 2nd District; and United States Senate.

Brown County Treasurer Brown County Commissioner, Current Treasurer Cheryl S. Lippold has opted not to run for re-election. Vying for this seat are two District 3 Republicans – Betty (BJ) Spiker and Anne Olson. Incumbent Dwight Kruse faces challenger Betty (BJ) Spiker, Republican Anne Olson, Republican William Pollock. Both are Republicans. Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. Dwight Kruse, Republican (Incumbent) I am Betty (BJ) Spiker, your My name is Anne Olson, I Brown County candidate for am 41 years old and have been Tell us about yourself. Treasurer. I met my husband, married to Brady Olson for 23 I am a lifelong resident of Brown Jeff, while attending Kansas State years. We have two children, our County. I have lived in the Morrill University. After graduation, we son Lane is 21 years old and lives and Fairview area and currently worked in Missouri before finding in Eudora, KS. Our daughter Myah reside in Fairview with my wife, an opportunity to move back to Olson is 17 and will be a senior Charlotte. Following graduating Brown County to be closer to at Doniphan West High School. from Hiawatha High School, I family. We purchased a small We were married right after I attended Kansas State University farm north of Robinson where we graduated high school in Falls City, where I earned a Bachelor of have raised 2 smart, athletic boys; NE in 1997. We raised our kids Science Degree in Ag Econ. After Betty (BJ) Spiker horses & cattle. I’m very proud of in Hiawatha until 2011 when we college I engaged in crop and beef our boys, Lane & Trent. If asked moved to a farm near Highland. production which he continues about them, or my horses, you may be in for a set! We have lived on our We now live on 40 acres outside today. My wife, Charlotte and I little farm for over 20 yrs. I enjoy volunteering to serve Brown County of White Cloud, KS. I am the only Anne Olson have two grown children and two such as, coaching preschool soccer, teaching Sunday school, Relay for candidate who’s had children in Dwight Kruse granddaughters. I have been and Life committee, Jingle Bell Rider, the Brown County Mounted Search Brown County School District. We am still active in the community. & Rescue & the Robinson Volunteer Fire Dept. I have a strong faith in have a lot of family that have lived and raised their children in brown Prior to being elected as a Brown County Commissioner in 2016 I served God and believe we should help when & where we can. county. I’ve helped organize Brown County Relay for Life, coached on the Fairview City Council as well as numerous boards including the softball and volleyball in Hiawatha and have been a volleyball referee board for the Hiawatha High School FFA Alumni, the Fairview-Walnut What makes you the best candidate for this in brown county as well. Township Fire Board, and Walnut Township Cemetery Board. I have position? What makes you the best candidate for this also volunteered for several organizations over the years such as 4-H and I believe my vast experience and knowledge make me the best in the construction of the Fairview and Morrill Community Centers. candidate for Brown County Treasurer. I am the Deputy Treasurer position? with 17 years’ experience in the Treasurer’s Office. I have a bachelor’s The Treasurer’s job is to maintain accurate records of all the What makes you the best candidate for this degree from Kansas State University with management experience. monies taken in by the county and manage all financial accounting position? I am a resident of Brown County! I want to serve my County and investments. To maintain motor vehicle records, driver’s license and Having spent over twenty-five years selling seed to area producers, I do right by it. My duties as Deputy Treasurer include; overseeing all tax administration. I started a year and a half ago in Treasurer’s Office have traveled the county roads in the 3rd district numerous times and motor vehicle transactions, balancing, reporting, receipting in and and have since been trained to do titles and registrations. I am second am knowledgeable about concerns residents have expressed in their distribution of funds to the State. I also work with bookkeeping and back up for driver’s license. I do tax payment entries and escrow and areas. I will work hard on maintaining the roads and bridges of the 3rd audits. I have been to State training on this motor vehicle system, the am knowledgeable of the tax administration, and am back up for district. Over the last four years I have worked to keep the mill levy of accounts management side, commercial vehicles, property tax, driver’s commercial motor vehicle. I have worked in accounting for 13 years Brown County as one of the lowest in the state and it is my desire to license, and fraudulent training. My knowledge of both the old & new at Ag Partners, Wilbur Ellis, and Taylor Seed Farms. Keeping accurate continue this trend. If re-elected as County Commissioner, I will listen systems enables me to answer the difficult questions from other States, records has been a part of any job I’ve held. I have worked in brown to the constituents with an open mind and will take time to serve the auto dealers, lienholders and our Brown County customers. I know how county for 18 years. My children attended school here, so I know the people of the 3rd district. I am available and responsible. to work with and assist the public while adhering to the State statutes school districts in this county. I am a personable, intelligent, honest, the office is bound by. The Treasurer’s position is a stressful one, not and compassionate person with good values and strong roots in the just a 9-5. I am hard working and committed to putting in the extra community. I care about and will work hard for the people of Brown time and effort it takes to do the job right. County. I will give the office direction and provide leadership if elected. William Pollock, Republican Tell us about yourself. I have lived in Brown County Brown County Sheriff all my life, graduating from Powhattan High School in 1964. Incumbent John Merchant, Sr., faces challenger Dennis Entrikin. Both are Republicans. Attending Sterling College, I majored in physics with a minor John Merchant Sr., Republican Dennis Entrikin, Republican in math. Upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science, I enlisted (Incumbent) Tell us about yourself. in the Navy and served for four Tell us about yourself. Brown County is my home years. Later, I attended K-State and and I live with my beautiful wife, Highland for agriculture classes I am the only Sheriff’s candidate Amy in the countryside just west and Washburn for my Educator’s to be a lifelong resident of Brown of Hiawatha. Together, we have Teaching Certificate. I started county. In 1977 I graduated nine children, two who serve in farming in 1973 and married from Hiawatha High School and the military, two attend college and William Pollock Sharilyn (Jahnke) in 1975. We have attended Highland Community five are active in their schools. I three sons, two daughters-in-law, college where I met my wife, Patti. have been certified in full time law and twelve grandchildren. Politically; I volunteered and was elected as We have been married for 42 years enforcement for over 17 years. In chairman of the Brown County Republican Party and served for ten and have 3 children. Donnie and 2000, I joined the Brown County years. Our most notable achievement was to raise our family so they Rachel who live on the family Sheriff’s Reserves and was hired also chose to invest in Brown County by raising their families here. farm with Eva and Carter, John as a full time officer for Sabetha What makes you the best candidate for this Jr. who lives near Hiawatha and PD in 2002 where I attended the served 6 years in the Air Force with Kansas Law Enforcement Training position: deployments to Iraq, Kyrgyzstan Center. In 2003, I became a full I am qualified for this position because of my varied life experiences: John Merchant, Sr. and San Salvador, and Holly time deputy for the Nemaha My training in the Navy as an Opticalman Second Class on a Submarine and John who live in Hiawatha County Sheriff’s Office. I have Dennis Entrikin Tender for Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines: My education at Sterling with Kacer and Harper. I have the most up to date training when it worked at Nemaha County for 17 College, K-State, Washburn, and Highland in the areas of physics, math, pertains to the safety of Brown County. I spend many hours researching years, 10 years full time and the past 7 years as a part time deputy. I teaching, agriculture, and veterinary classes: My personal reputation for current trends in criminal activity and networking with different law began working full time for the Hiawatha Police Department in May accuracy and attention to detail are assets that will benefit the citizens enforcement agencies across the United States to keep our county safe. 2013, and was promoted to Captain in July that same year. of Brown County. I understand the value of working with others. Your vote will allow me to keep working for you. What makes you the best candidate for this When important responsibilities are mentioned, often we first think of What makes you the best candidate for this maintaining physical things such as roads, law enforcement, developing position? a budget, collecting taxes, etc., which are very important. However, just position? I have over 17 years of full time law enforcement experience. I have as important is maintaining an equal balance between government and I’ve proudly served the citizens of Brown County as your Sheriff for more than 1000 training hours to include administrative, supervisory, individual responsibility. My experiences have confirmed my love of over 12 years, with more than 23 years law of enforcement experience. instructor, and specialty certifications. I am a field training officer, country and my responsibility to defend our God-given rights and the I’ve formed many key law enforcement partnerships throughout the internal affairs investigator, and have attended the Kansas Police rights guaranteed by our Constitution. Having served our great country United States. Other law enforcement agencies in our county decided to Administrators training. I hold multiple investigation instructor with many brave patriots, it grieves my heart to see our freedoms so close their doors to the public, I educated and trained my staff on ways certificates including domestic violence, hate crimes, and domestic easily lost at the hands of our own government. I look forward to to remain healthy during this COVID crisis. Deputies and I delivered terrorism. I am also a certified NRA firearms instructor for law protecting our freedoms once again... much closer to home, in a different food, supplies and medication to those in need during this pandemic. enforcement and civilians and range master.. Law enforcement and but no less important capacity as your next County Commissioner. Our county crime rate is the lowest of many neighboring counties at public safety are my highest concern. I will focus on training and 1.7 property crime reports per 1,000 people versus the Hiawatha City professional development to provide essential tools needed for improved at 37.7 property crime reports per 1,000. I constantly look for ways to service. The Sheriff’s Office has an excellent group of qualified personnel make my budget stretch. I meet with citizens at any time to hear their who deserve focused, relevant, and effective training to be outstanding concerns. I’m a proud supporter of our military veterans and those who in their own careers and for Brown County. I will provide respectful, serve our country. Programs started since becoming Sheriff: FIRST AID ethical, and constitutional law enforcement for county residents. I training for students and staff, Child Seat, SCAM notification alerts, have the training necessary to lead the Sheriff’s Office, and the desire Mounted Search and Rescue, Prescription Drug Takeback, proactive to be the Sheriff the county needs, especially during these troubling drug K-9 program, all geared towards community policing. I’ve focused times. I am a citizen of Brown County, not separate or above, and I all my energy in working together to make Brown County a safer place will preserve and protect the rights of all. to live and raise a family. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ** Due to some restructuring, NCTC is making a few changes to services offered to the public **

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Nemaha County Commissioner, Nemaha County Commissioner, District 3 District 2 Two Republicans – Dylan Keim and Bob Sextro – will be narrowed to one during the Primary Election. The winner of the two will face Incumbent Dennis Henry during the General Election. Incumbent Tim Burdiek faces challenger Jason Koch. Both are Republicans. Bob Sextro, Republican Dylan Keim, Republican Jason Koch, Republican Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. I was born in Seneca to Don and I was born and raised in Tell us about yourself. Anita Sextro and have resided in Nemaha County, graduating from My name is Jason Koch. I am nemaha county all my life. I earned Sabetha High and then NCKTC a candidate for Nemaha county my first pay check milking cows in Beloit with an AAS in diesel commissioner district No. 2. My and have been involved in the technology. I have served as a City wife Marcie- who grew up in the dairy industry ever since. I have Council member and elected as Sabetha area, and I live on a farm been married to my wife Karla a a Mayor. I have coached youth south of Centralia that we own. few months shy of 40 years. We football, baseball, and wrestling We are members of St Patricks raised 2 boys Ryan and Kent, 2 for many years within the county. catholic church in Corning and girls Robin and Kyndall. I’ve been After starting a youth wrestling have been married for 15 years. a Chairperson and Delegate for program in Seneca, I continue to We have 6 kids- Parker is 13, Jacie Mid American Dairyman. I’ve help support youth programs. I is 11, Taige is 9, and Piper, Halle, served on the board of Heart of started my first business age 26 and Kinley are 6. They all attend Bob Sextro America Dairy Herd Improvement Dylan Keim and continue to operate multiple Centralia schools. I graduated Association and currently serve as businesses within the county. Jason Koch from Centralia in 1998, and vice president on Berwick Oil Company Cooperatives board. I belong Serving as a member of the Sabetha Gideons Camp and an Elder for Manhattan Vo-Tech in 2000 with a to the Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders. We have a cow our church, my faith in the Lord is my foundation. I have been married degree in Automotive Technology. In 2001 I moved back to the Centralia herd and a row crop operation. We leased our dairy facilities to a hard to my wife Nikki for 15 years and we have 4 wonderful kids. area and operated heavy equipment for a few years doing general dirt working young couple just starting out. All of our owned and leased work before going back to being an automotive technician at a GM property lies in the 3rd district of Nemaha county. What makes you the best candidate for this dealership in Seneca until 2010. I then opened my own automotive What makes you the best candidate for this position? repair business and I currently operate it and farm today. What makes me the best candidate is having held public office position? What makes you the best candidate for this before gives me the foreknowledge of the job at hand. I have dealt I feel I am the best candidate for this position because I am not afraid with implementing zoning and passing ordinances. I have experience position? to ask the hard questions that needs to expose why a policy was set and with preparing a budget for the city and collaborating with county Farming and operating my own automotive repair business present what the reasoning is for new. I am thick skinned and willing to listen commissioners and state representatives on issues in my purview. daily challenges which require research and timely action to remedy. to criticism that is sure to come with the job. Being from business that Managing a business over the years and dealing with the day to day For example when a field is being invaded with weeds or disease, is 24 hours a day 7 days a week gives me a leg up over other candidates, operations has given me knowledge needed for commissioner’s office. timely action is required while maintaining a profitable margin. Also because as your commissioner I plan to be available as such. Take a I also learned that you must have a plan in place, or you will never get when a customer calls me with an automotive concern, it is my job to slow Sunday drive south of Seneca (be mindful of delays and large anywhere. I am eager to get on track for a new strategy with direction listen to their concern, verify the concern and then fix it as efficiently equipment) and remember that it is all heading north in a few months. from our residents. I will stand firm on my conservative principles, as possible. I feel I do a good job managing both of these situations. I want to be involved as much as I can one way or another. I will strive look to the Lord for guidance and will serve my constituency as my Owning farm ground and operating a business have also given me to be the best county commissioner that I can be. civic duty. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. the experience of paying property tax. I realize taxes need to be paid to operate and improve the county, but at the same time not to be a burden on families, farms, and businesses. Raising a young family in rural Nemaha county gives me the desire to be involved in the local U.S House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District decision making on where our county is headed. Vying for this seat are three Republicans – Incumbent Steve Watkins, and challengers Jake LaTurner and Dennis Taylor – and two Democrat challengers – Michelle De La Isla and James K. Windholz. The Republican winner and the Democrat winner from the Primary Election will face Libertarian Robert Garrard. Tim Burdiek, Republican (Incumbent) Steve Watkins, Republican (Incumbent) Dennis Taylor, Republican Tell us about yourself. My name is Tim Burdiek, I am Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. currently serving as commissioner I am the pro-Trump, pro- I am a native Kansan and lifelong of district 2 in Nemaha County. life, pro-gun, pro-business Republican, married 29 years to My wife Brenda and I have been conservative outsider who will Karen, school teacher and non- married for 43 years. Our children never stop fighting for you. I profit executive. I have degrees in are Brent (deceased), Kristina am the only candidate endorsed business, public administration, (Jeff) Hutfles and Kent (Morgan) by the NRA, the National Right and law. I co-own a small business Burdiek. We are blessed with five to Life Committee, the National in Topeka and teach business law grandchildren. We also row crop Federation of Independent at Washburn University School farm and have a cow calf operation Businesses, and selected by of Business. I have been research in Southwestern Nemaha County. President Trump as the honorary attorney for the Kansas Supreme co-chair of his Kansas re-election Court, lawyer in private practice, What makes you the team. I am a 6th generation Shawnee County Commissioner Tim Burdiek best candidate for this Kansan; I grew up down the street (led repeal of local intangibles tax, position? from the State Capitol in Topeka. Dennis Taylor creation of Kansas Expocentre, and My father served in the Air Force supported improved mental health I presently am serving as Commissioner of district 2 in Nemaha and has been a well-respected services (named advocate of year by local mental health association), County. I feel like I worked Well with the fellow commissioners to make physician for nearly 40 years. My served as Kansas Secretary of Labor, Kansas Secretary of Social and Nemaha County the best it can be. I also feel like I work well with the Steve Watkins mother is a retired public school Rehabilitation Services, chief of staff to Governor Mike Hayden, advisor department heads, whether pertaining to their budgets or any other teacher. After graduating from to the U.S. State Department, and worked overseas for 10 years for issues that may arise. There are a lot of tough decisions that have to Topeka West high school, I went on to get an engineering degree American companies advancing U.S. national security interests. I be made and I feel like I am capable of making those decisions. I take from West Point before joining the military. I am an Iditarod dog hold several leadership positions with Topeka’s First United Methodist this job very seriously and will do the best of my ability. sled racer, a Mt. Everest climber, and a combat veteran who served Church. in Afghanistan. President Trump needs fighters in Washington, and I What makes you the best candidate for this PUBLIC MOVING AUCTION am ready to re-deploy. What makes you the best candidate for this position? Saturday, August 8, at 9:30 a.m. I know what it’s like to work for a living. I won an award for providing position? dependable, accessible customer service with my paper route at the Fairview Community Center, Fairview, Ks. This race comes down to a life of service versus a life of self service. I age of 13. Since then I have a long history of service and building MF 1529 diesel, 3 cyl., w/loader, MFWD, only 117 hours; have spent my entire adult life fighting for our country overseas and now relationships to meet the needs of constituents throughout the 2nd in Congress. I am not a career politician looking to climb the political District as an advocate and board member on housing, mental health, 16’ car trailer, ATV/lawnmower trailer; Box blade; ladder. Kansans support President Trump and President Trump needs education, access to justice, and rural development issues. I have log splitter; Lawn & Garden, Shop tools & Equipment; conservative outsider warriors in Congress and that is exactly what I experience as a business owner and teacher. I also have experience in Furniture; John Deere Collector items am. I vote with the President 96 percent of the time and he selected me local, state, and national governments. I am running for Congress to be to be honorary co-chair of his Kansas re-election campaign. I am the a leader, not a rubber stamp. I have a plan to address the number one Seller: Harold & Sharon Hunzeker pro-Trump, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-business conservative outsider and priority facing this country at this time: quickly restoring our economy. For full sale bill & pictures, visit www.ashrealtyandauctions.com the only candidate endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee, We can’t wait for a vaccine. We can’t just hope. Our economy will not the NRA, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. recover for years if we just live with it. My plan to hire the jobless to While others in this race will do and say anything to climb the political do virus-tracing will pay people, allowing them to spend, which keeps Downtown Tecumseh, Nebraska ladder, Kansans can rest assured that I will always fight for them, not other people working, until greater consumer confidence is created my own political interests. I am the conseravtive outsider President and we can restore the American economy. I know we can’t wait for Trump needs in Washington and I am ready to re-deploy. the economy to fix itself. New & Used Vehicles James Windholz, Democrat Michelle De La Isla, Democrat The Sabetha Herald contacted James Windholz, but he did not respond Tell us about yourself. in the time allowed. I have served Kansas families my entire career, but my journey Certified GM ServiCe departMent into public service was not easy. I 402-335-3348 1-800-322-0156 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Jake LaTurner, Republican www.brinkmansgm.com Crew Cab have overcome poverty, domestic violence, and cancer – all while The Sabetha Herald contacted Jake LaTurner, but he did not respond taking care of my children as a in the time allowed. single mother. After graduating from Wichita State University, I moved to Topeka and taught financial literacy, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, and participated in the Capital District Group that revitalized downtown Michelle De La Isla Topeka. I was elected to the Topeka City Council in 2013, and elected Mayor of Topeka in 2017. As mayor, I have worked to create hundreds of jobs, increase funds to fix roads, open a new tech school, and reduce violent crime. But my favorite role is being the mother of my three beautiful children. What makes you the best candidate for this position? I’m running to represent the people of the Second Congressional District because the rich and diverse community that makes Kansas a wonderful place to raise a family is being threatened by division. We must work to bring Kansans together. I support policies that move beyond political party lines. I will advocate to ensure that every Kansan has access to quality healthcare, meaningful jobs to support their families, a safeplace to live, access to quality education, and the roads and bridges needed to move everyone— including our rural communities—safely across our state. I am running to give a voice to Kansans who do not feel adequately represented in our state or in Washington DC, and I would be honored to serve you. 2020 election sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | July 29, 2020 9A

United States Senate ELECTION: Multiple candidates Thirteen candidates will be on the Primary Election ballot for United States Senate. The 11 Republican candidates vying for a spot on the General Election ticket are Lance Berland, John L. Berman, Derek C. Ellis, are on Primary Election ballot  Bob Hamilton, Kris Kobach, David Alan Lindstrom, Roger Marshall, Brian Matlock, John Miller, Gabriel Mark ELECTION.1A All Nemaha County Township Robles and Steve Roberts. The two Democrat candidates in the Primary Election are Dr. Barbara Bollier Hamlin Township, Republican Treasurer positions also are set Victor Menold has filed to retain for the ballot, including the fol- and Robert Leon Tillman. The winner of the Republican and Democrat Primaries will face Libertarian Jason his seat; in Morrill Township, Re- lowing: in Adams Township, no Buckley in the General Election. Incumbent Pat Roberts has opted not to run for re-election. publican Ryan Menold has filed to filings; in Berwick Township, no retain his seat; in Walnut Town- filings; in Capioma Township, ship, Republican Zon P. Midden- no filings; in Gilman Township, Dr. Barbara Bollier, Democrat Brian Matlock, Republican dorf has filed to retain his seat; in no filings; in Granada Township, Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. Washington Township, Repub- Democrat Alan Keehn has filed; lican Laurence Berger has filed in Harrison Township, Republi- My name is Dr. Barbara Bollier. I got into politics because I to retain his seat; in Powhattan can Matt Boeckman has filed; in I am a lifelong Kansan who believe we need to take care of Township, Republican Frank L. Rock Creek Township, Republican graduated from The University each other and to bring our good Mueseler has filed to retain his Russel Baumgartner has filed; in of Kansas and later University of neighbor values to Washington. position. Washington Township, Repub- Kansas Medical School, and I’ve I am a middle child drama nerd All Brown County Township lican Dale Dorsch has filed; and spent my career working to help who has spent my life opening Treasurer positions are up for in Wetmore Township, Democrat others. After practicing medicine my home and investing in the grabs at this election, including Ronald Burdiek has filed. as an anesthesiologist and teaching community, along with my wife the following: in Hamlin Town- Nemaha County Precinct fil- bioethics, I ran for the Kansas state of 14 years and our daughter ship, Republican Joseph Noll has ings include the following: for Ad- filed to retain his seat; in Mor- ams, Republican Roy Claycamp House, where I served multiple Shelly, who we adopted at age 16. rill Township, Republican Brent has filed, and no filing for Com- terms before running for the I started my career as a minister, Wikle has filed to retain his seat; mitteewoman; for Berwick, Re- Kansas Senate. During my time then worked in community- in Walnut Township, Republican publicans Dennis Goodman and Dr. Barbara Bollier in the legislature, I was on the based nonprofits, and went back Brett Trentman has filed to retain Dorothy Goodman have filed; for frontlines of the fight to expand to school in economics to better his seat; in Washington Township, Capioma, no filings; for Gilman, Medicaid, which would provide access to affordable health care to Brian Matlock understand the big-picture causes Republican Joe Bunck has filed Republicans Paul Gudenkauf 130,000 additional Kansans. I was also a proponent of fully funding and solutions for struggling to retain his seat; in Powhattan and Nancy Miller have filed; for our public schools and have supported local control. I became known communities. I have been teaching and researching at UMKC for the Township, Republican Ronald Granada, no filings; for Harrison- as someone who would work across party lines to get things done — last few years. Rettele has filed to retain his po- Goff, Republicans James R. Dob- I’m not a partisan person, and believe in listening to people when they sition. bins of Goff and Freda J. Dobbins What makes you the best candidate for this Brown County Republican have filed; for Harrison-Kelly, no have good ideas, no matter what party they come from. Precinct filings include the fol- filings; for Rock Creek, no filings; What makes you the best candidate for this position? lowing: for Hamlin, Ronald Jones for Washington, Republicans For two reasons: My experience working in the community and my and Nancy Jones have filed to re- James J. Moser and Anne Moser position? expertise as an economist. I have spent my life serving the community tain their seats; for Morrill, Heath have filed; for Wetmore, Demo- Even before the pandemic hit, it was clear that our healthcare system and opening my home to all sorts of people who need a place. It is Ploeger and Jennifer Ploeger have crat Roger Gill has filed, and no was broken. People shouldn’t have to choose between going to the clear from my life that my priorities are not about a political career filed to retain their seats; for filings for Commiteewoman; for doctor for emergency or preventative care and putting food on the table but about serving people. My skills as an economist are absolutely Powhattan, William Pollock and Sabetha First Ward, no filings; for Sharilyn J. Pollock have filed to Sabetha Second Ward, Republican for their families, but that’s a choice too many Kansans face every day. needed in Washington. We have an economic crisis on our hands-- retain their seats; for Walnut, no Victoria L. Moser has filed, and During my career, I fought to expand Medicaid here and introduced not only are tens of millions expected to lose insurance, families face filings; and for Washington, Josh no filing for Committeeman; for legislation to address surprise medical billing, and while I believe that eviction, businesses face closure, and state and local governments face Linck has filed to retain his seat, Sabetha Third Ward, Martin W. the Affordable Care Act has issues that need to be addressed, I firmly a catastrophic budget shortfall which would mean immense cuts to and no one has filed for the Com- Mishler and Sharon E. Mishler support keeping it — and the protections it gives to Kansans with pre- education and our already crumbling infrastructure. This need not mitteewoman seat. have filed; and for Sabetha Fourth existing conditions — in place. On the other hand, every single one of be the case. As an economist, I know the tool set and am prepared Brown County Democratic Ward, Republican Stan G. Keim my opponents in this race supports repealing the ACA, even now in to act decisively to ensure that we do not reopen our economy to a Precinct filings include the fol- and Democrat Gregory L. Newlin the middle of the pandemic. That’s unacceptable. Kansans deserve a great depression. I will fight for an ambitious stimulus package that lowing: for Hamlin, no filings; have filed, and no filings for Com- leader who will stand up for them and their families, not play hyper- will stabilize our local and state government budgets, ensure that our for Morrill, Joyce Fee has filed to mitteewoman. partisan political games. I promise to listen to Kansans and be their businesses remain open, and allow us Kansans to be able to continue retain her seat and no filings for Committeeman; for Powhattan, STATE POSITIONS advocate in Washington. to meet our needs and maintain housing and healthcare. no filings; for Walnut, Wesley Numerous state offices will be Miller has filed to retain his seat, selected at this year’s election, in- and Connie Sue Miller has filed cluding Senate, District 1; House for the Committeewoman seat; of Representatives, District 62; Bob Hamilton, Republican Roger Marshall, Republican and for Washington, Julie Geiger State Board of Education, Dis- has filed to retain her seat, and no trict 6; Supreme Court Justices; Tell us about yourself. Tell us about yourself. filings for Committeeman. and Court of Appeals Judges. I am a proud husband, devout I’m a fifth generation farm kid Nemaha County Candidates for Senate, District Cahtolic father of 12 wonderful from El Dorado, Kansas where The Nemaha County Commis- 1 include Republican Incumbent kids, and eleven grandkids. I my father served as the Police sion District No. 2 position will be Dennis Pyle and Democrat Kirk on the primary ballot. This posi- Miller. This position will be de- learned the tools of the trade of Chief for 25 years. I started at tion is currently held by Repub- cided in the November election. plumbing from my dad and started Butler County Community lican Tim Burdiek. Burdiek has Republican Randy Garber has Bob Hamilton Plumbing in 1983 College before attending Kansas filed to retain his position. He is filed for re-election for the Kansas with just a truck, a tool box ,and State University. I achieved my being challenged by Republican House of Representatives, District my wife Teresa by my side. Over American dream of becoming a Jason Koch of Sabetha. This seat 62. This position will be on the the next 37 years I grew that physician after completing my will be decided in the primary. November ballot. company to a successful business Medical Degree at the University The winner of this seat will chal- Republican Deena Horst has that employs over 160 people in of Kansas School of Medicine. lenge Democrat Greg Allen in the filed for re-election for the State the KC metro area with good I also served in the U.S. Army General Election in November. Board of Education, District 6. paying jobs. In 2011 Teresa and Reserve. I’m running for Senate to The Nemaha County Commis- This position will be on the No- sion District No. 3 position will vember ballot. Bob Hamilton I launched a nonprofit from our Roger Marshall preserve the American dream for be on the primary ballot. Re- Two Supreme Court Justices – garage called Giving the Basics. my grandkids, and your grandkids. publicans Bob Sextro and Dylan Eric Rosen and Evelyn Z. Wilson Giving the Basics donates personal care products to low-income My wife Laina and I have been married for 36 years. We have four Keim will face off in the Primary – are up for re-election this year. families, like laundry soap, shampoo, toilet paper and other basic children, two grandchildren, and a third on the way. We raised our Election next week. The win- These positions will be decided in hygiene products. Since its beginning, Giving the Basics has partnered family in Great Bend, where I practiced as an OB/GYN, delivering over ner during this election will face the November election. There is with local businesses to provide millions of hygiene necessities to 5,000 babies before running for Congress in 2016. I am a proud, lifelong Democrat Incumbent Dennis R. an Aug. 3 filing deadline for these people in need. When I’m not campaigning I enjoy water skiing with Kansan devoted to helpinggive future generations a brighter future. Henry in the General Election in positions. my family, hunting and hosting BBQs. November. Six Court of Appeals Judges What makes you the best candidate for this The Nemaha County Clerk po- – Steven Leben, David E. Bruns, What makes you the best candidate for this sition will be on the November Karen Arnold-Burger, Kathryn position? ballot. Republican Incumbent A. Gardner, G. Gordon Atcheson position? I have a 98 percent voting record with President Trump. I have Mary Kay Schultejans has filed and Sarah Warner – are up for re- I’ve spent my life building a business, not running for office. I guess voted for his immigration agenda 100 percent of the time. I am a to retain her seat. election this year. These positions you could say I’m a lot like President Trump. As a true conservative, a proven conservative, that can win in November. I am also the only The Nemaha County Treasurer will be decided in the November successful entrepreneur and a proud family man, I feel I have exactly candidate endorsed by Kansans for Life, National Right to Life, the position will be on the Novem- election. There is an Aug. 3 filing what it takes to get Kansas back to work and to be an ally to our Kansas Livestock Association and the Kansas Farm Bureau. We can’t ber ballot. Democrat Incumbent deadline for these positions. Janell M. Niehues has filed for president. I want to get to Washington to help President Trump build afford to let Chuck Schumer and the Democrats take the Senate. There NATIONAL POSITIONS the wall and get our economy back on track. I am 100 percent pro-life is too much at stake. The absurd sociliast policies like The Green New re-election. The Nemaha County Register Nationally, multiple positions and will support the president’s conservative judicial nominees. If you Deal, and Medicare for All would become a reality and bankrupt this of Deeds position will be on the are up for re-election. Positions want more of the same from Washington, I’m probably not your guy, nation. I am the best candidate for this position because I will defend November ballot. Republican In- that include the local voting area but if you want to drain the swamp, hire a plumber. Kansas values, and stand up to the do-nothing Democrats. I ran as cumbent Roxann Holthaus has are the U.S. House of Representa- an outsider with President Trump in 2016, and delivered the best filed to retain her position. tives, 2nd Congressional District; economy of my lifetime and I’m prepared to do it again. President The Nemaha County Attorney and U.S. Senate. Trump needs a reliable ally that can actually win in November, and I position will also be on the No- Two Democrats, three Repub- Derek Ellis, Republican am that candidate. I’m a lifelong Kansan, and I humbly ask for your vember ballot. Republican Incum- licans and one Libertarian have support on August 4th. bent Brad M. Lippert has filed for filed for the U.S. House of Rep- The Sabetha Herald contacted Derek Ellis, but he did not respond in re-election. resentatives, 1st Congressional the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. The Nemaha County Sheriff District. Democrats Michelle De position will be on the Novem- La Isla and James K. Windholz ber ballot. Republican Incumbent have filed for the position; while Kris Kobach, Republican Richard Vernon has filed for re- Republicans Steve Watkins, Jake election. LaTurner, and Dennis Taylor, David Lindstrom, Republican The Sabetha Herald contacted Kris Kobach, but he did not respond All Nemaha County Township have filed for the position; and in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Trustee positions also are set for one Libertarian , Robert Garrard The Sabetha Herald contacted David Lindstrom, but he did not the ballot, including the following: has filed. This candidates will be respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. in Adams Township, no filings; narrowed to one per party during in Berwick Township, Republi- the Primary Election. John Miller, Republican can Myreon Menold has filed; in For the U.S. Senate position, Capioma Township, Democrat two Democrats, 11 Republicans The Sabetha Herald contacted John Miller, but he did not respond Bret Spielman has filed; in Gil- and one Libertarian have filed in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. man Township, Republican Den- for the position. Democrats who Gabriel Mark Robles, Republican nis Becker has filed; in Granada have filed are Barbara Bollier and Township, Republicans Jim L. Robert Leon Tillman. Republicans The Sabetha Herald contacted Gabriel Mark Robles, but he did not Kissel and Tony Schultejans have who have filed are Lance Berland, respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. filed; in Harrison Township, Re- Derek C. Ellis, Kris Kobach, Roger Lance Berland, Republican publican Tom Schultejans has Marshall, John Miller, Gabriel filed; in Rock Creek Township, Mark Robles, John L. Berman, The Sabetha Herald contacted Lance Berland, but he did not respond Republican Jeff Tyler has filed; in Bob Hamilton, David Alan Lind- in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Washington Township, Democrat strom, Brian Matlock and Steve Robert Tillman, Democrat Daniel V. Feldkamp has filed; and Roberts. Jason Buckley is the only in Wetmore Township, Democrat Libertarian who has filed for this The Sabetha Herald contacted Robert Tillman, but he did not respond Debbie Nissen has filed. position. in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines.

Steve Roberts, Republican Vote for The Sabetha Herald contacted Steve Roberts, but he did not respond in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. Bob Sextro Nemaha County Commissioner, John Berman, Republican 3rd District The Sabetha Herald contacted John Berman, but he did not respond Paid for by Bob Sextro in the time allowed or within the word limit guidelines. 10A July 29, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com local&area

SABETHA CITY COMMISSION NEMAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY City hires park hosts Tractor Cruise held at Sycamore Springs for trial run Ordinance No. 1555 for Annexa- HEATHER STEWART tion of the Apostolic Christian (A.C.) Home. According to Allen, The Sabetha City Commission a portion of the previous annexa- met at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, at tion left a strip of land out of the Sabetha City Hall. Present for the Sabetha city limits. See Ordinance meeting were Mayor Doug Clark, No. 1555 on Page 6A. Commissioners Norm Schmitt, Allen updated the commis- Nick Aberle, Maridel Wittmer and sioners on the Sixth Street proj- Julie Burenheide, City Adminis- ect. He said a few residents in the trator Doug Allen and City Clerk project boundary have not had Steve Compo. phone and internet for the past The commissioners approved month. According to Allen, AT&T hiring Kevin Wiltz and Sarah has fixed the line within the past Wiltz for the Park Host job at week. However, the line the cur- These are some of the many tractors Sabetha City Lake for a trial run. rently laying on top of the ground. present at the Nemaha County Historical The trial run will be from August Allen said AT&T is planning to Participants in the Nemaha County Historical Society Tractor Cruise wait in line Society Tractor Cruise on Saturday, July 25. through Labor Day. The commis- come bore the line underground before heading to Sabetha on Saturday, July 25. Erin Herrmann | Herald Erin Herrmann | Herald sioners approved paying K. and S. on Wednesday, July 29. Wiltz $100 per weekend. The commissioners asked for Also at the meeting: an update on tearing down the The commissioners approved Midtown Building. Allen said cur- the July 13 meeting minutes. rently Herrmann Earth Moving is Matthew Whittaker’s Eagle planning on tearing the building SCHOOL: Multiple changes area expected for Scout Project of building a Skeet down in September. The commis- Shooting Range was tabled until sioners asked further questions 2020-21 school year, due to COVID-19 pandemic Whittaker could present his proj- about the items inside the build- ect in person. ing. Allen said they plan on get- SCHOOL.1A Reznicek also believes the more mission meeting on Monday, the current pandemic. This plan The commissioners approved ting all items sold or out of the you use masks, the more you be- July 27, the three commissioners is particularly in place to protect the Hospital Lease Agreement building before it is torn down. school on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The come accustomed to them. – Gary Scoby, Dennis Henry and vulnerable teachers. Sunderland Amendment for the use of the The commissioners held a motion was approved 6-1, with DeMint stated he had no prob- Tim Burdiek – discussed Gov- said wearing masks is a tried and endless pools at the Sabetha 40-minute executive on person- Reznicek opposed. lem if masks were required, but ernor Kelly’s Executive Order true public health measure. She Health and Wellness Center. Ac- nel matters. No binding action Director of Student Learning the reasoning for them being No. 20-59, as well as Navigating strongly suggests that all three cording to Allen, the hospital is was taken following the execu- Jennifer Gatz reviewed the Prai- mandated needs to change in the Change: Kansas’ Guide to Learn- school districts, and even private adding an extra hour to their re- tive session. rie Hills USD No. 113 Return-to- presented document. ing and School Safety Operations. schools, should follow the guide- habilitation program, which uses The commissioners will meet School Plan. Dr. Chris Tramp was present for Sunderland and County Attorney lines fortified by the KSDE. the endless pools. again at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, There were four types of learn- the meeting and strongly suggest- Brad Lippert were also present for B. Lippert said Kelly stated The commissioners approved at Sabetha City Hall. ing options available based on ed masks be required for students the discussion. her Executive Order No. 20-59 is circumstance. Learning options to wear in school. In response to According to B. Lippert, Exec- not subject to being reviewed by include the following: the Herald’s request for additional utive Order No. 20-59 sets forth county commissioners, but upon • On-site learning is when stu- comment, Dr. Tramp said masks restrictions and regulations that reviewing applicable Kansas laws dents are physically in school; are a way to prevent communi- each school must follow. Any stu- and the Governor’s order, B. Lip- LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT • Hybrid is when students learn cable diseases. dent, including those three years pert disagrees. He said Kelly’s or- both physically in school and re- “Masking is a tried and true old in preschool, will have to wear der is clearly a public health order, Nemaha County Sheriff motely at home; public health practice and is one a mask in the Governor’s guide- even though it’s specified just for • Remote is when students learn useful way to aid in the prevention lines. Hand sanitizer must be used schools. He believes the order is JAIL BOOKING/RELEASE bond with a court date of Aug. 20 virtually by a teacher at home, and of communicable diseases. It is by every student and staff member reviewable and the county com- Demetria Allen, 28, of Topeka at 4 p.m. the students need to be in contact an important measure, but just at least once per hour. Every stu- missioners can issue less restric- was released on July 12 on a $2,500 Sommer D. Bullard, 22, of Falls with at least one teacher per day; one of many, that will help reduce dent must have their temperature tive orders. bond. Court is set for Aug. 4 at City, Neb., was arrested on July • Parent Choice Remote Learn- the amount of infections in our checked before entering a build- The commissioners approved 10 a.m. 260 by Sabetha PD for the offense ing is when students are taught childhood population through- ing. Social distancing must take the motion for all schools in Kenneth L. Melvin, 61, of of domestic battery. Bullard re- by parents at home, and parents out the school year,” Dr. Tramp place except within the classroom Nemaha County to adopt and Onaga was booked into the mains in custody. would need to log what they teach said. “This will be very important itself. utilize, at a minimum, the guide- Nemaha County Jail on July 16 CRASH REPORTS their kids and for how long. in order to keep kids and teach- Sunderland shared statistics on lines set forth in the “Operations” on a Nemaha County warrant for At 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, According to Evans, the district ers present in school. All of these current COVID-19 information in section of Navigating Change: felony theft. Melvin was released Geoffry Renyer, 34, of Sabetha anticipates starting on-site, but measures, when used together, Nemaha County. As of Monday Kansas’ Guide to Learning and on July 16 on a $2,500 bond with was traveling westbound on has the other options available if give us the best chance of avoid- morning, July 27, 44 cases had School Safety Operations, effec- a court date of Aug. 11 at 9:30 a.m. 128th Road, 1/3 mile west of X the need arises. ing a local outbreak of COVID-19 been reported in Nemaha County, tive Monday, July 27. Marcus Nolan was booked into Road, when he stopped to turn The Kansas Department of and preventing other illness that and 10 of those cases are currently The motion also reads that “no the Nemaha County Jail on July 17 into a driveway. At the same time, Education released the Navigat- will result in school absenteeism. active, which means they have school shall be required to abide after an arrest by Marshall County Corey Gorman, 33, of Fairview ing Change: Kansas’ Guide to Furthermore, family physicians, not been released from isolation. the requirements set forth Gov- authorities for disorderly conduct. was traveling westbound on 128th Learning and School Safety Op- pediatricians and other medical Two of these active cases are cur- ernor Laura Kelly’s Executive Or- He was released on July 17 on a and struck the back of Renyer’s erations last week. According to professionals who work with the rently hospitalized. As of Monday der No. 20-59, which shall have $2,500 surety bond with a court vehicle. Renyer was driving a 1999 the document under the Fund- health and wellness of children morning, 26 people are currently no force and effect in Nemaha date of July 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the Freightliner. Gorman was driving ing Remote Learning section, the are confident that the large ma- quarantined in the county due to County.” Marshall County District Court. a 2005 Dodge Ram. More than State requires six hours of learning jority of children will adjust well an exposure to a positive case. In John I. Carrasco, 19, of Axtell $1,000 in damage was estimated. time for all students in order to re- to masking and will not experi- Nemaha County, the current per- SCHOOL BOARD: was arrested on July 17 by the Sen- At 5:51 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, ceive funding, even those learning ence significant emotional and cent positive rate, which means MONDAY, JULY 27 eca Police Department for the of- Gerald Hill, 52, of Goff was north- at home. J. Scoby was concerned psychiatric duress. Of course, ex- of those tested, what percent is The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 fense of possession of marijuana. bound on Q Road, 0.5 mile south students, specifically younger ceptions will need to be made for positive, is at 8.33 percent, and board held a special meeting on He was released on July 18 on a of 88th Road when he struck a students, would be driven away some persons and some situations. the State percent positive rate is Monday, July 27. Present for this $750 bond with a court date of deer. Hill was driving a 2007 if they were required to learn for The school system is currently at 9 percent. meeting were Superintendent Ev- Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. Dodge 3500. More than $1,000 six hours. Other board members working to implement meaning- Sunderland also said the Kan- ans and board members Reznicek, Zimmerman Appl, 30, of damage was estimated. said remote learning for young ful but feasible measures for all sas Association of Local Health L. Scoby, J. Scoby, Saylor, K. Lip- Lenexa was arrested on July 18 At 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, students could include recess, situations. The KSDE operational Departments categorizes health pert, DeMint and Shaughnessy. by NMSO on charges of driving Ryan Lucas, 36, of Sabetha was crafts, music and other activities guidance document provides an departments based upon the pop- The purpose of the meeting was under the influence. He was re- eastbound on 192nd Road 50 feet that are not exclusive to sitting at excellent starting point.” ulation — frontier, small, medium to discuss the public health order leased on July 18 on a $1,500 cash East of V Road while an unknown a desk. Gatz shared information re- and large — and Nemaha County issued by Nemaha County Com- bond. Court is set for Aug. 18 at vehicle was westbound. The un- According to the document garding masks from the KSDE is considered one of the 69 small missioners earlier that day. 9:30 a.m. known vehicle kicked up some presented, no final decisions have guidelines. Students 12 years counties in the state. According J. Scoby expressed his concerns Daniel Ramirez, 35, of Mayet- rocks from its wheels causing been made regarding a specific old — in fifth or sixth grade —­ to Sunderland, as of Friday, July with the school district enforcing ta was arrested on July 20 by the damage to Lucas’ vehicle. Lucas format of the hybrid model. to adults should be required to 24, Nemaha County ranked sixth KSDE’s guidelines. Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office was driving a 2017 Dodge Jour- Gatz also reviewed the opera- wear masks and social distance. out of the 69 small counties for the “I think you’re going to find (NMSO) on a Nemaha County ney. Less than $1,000 damage was tions section of the school plan, K. Lippert said she would like highest number of reported CO- that you’re going to lose some warrant for failure to appear. He estimated. which focuses on health and the district guidelines to reflect VID-19 cases. She said 63 of the students,” J. Scoby said. remains in custody. Bond is set at Sometime prior to July 19 at an safety: KSDE’s guidelines rather than 69 small-sized counties are doing “We are [going to lose students] $2,500 cash/surety. unknown time, Christopher Con- Masks: USD 113 will provide Kelly’s executive order. However, better than Nemaha County and either way,” Shaughnessy said. Jacob Meyer, 23, of Sabetha ger, 31, of Centralia was traveling each student and staff member Mishler stated the board would only five counties similar in size Reznicek strongly encourages was arrested by the Sabetha Po- southbound on E Road 300 feet with disposable masks. Masks also have to wait to make any motions are doing worse. the use of masks for elementary lice Department (PD) on July 25 West of 80th Road when he at- will be available on buses for the until Nemaha County Commis- “I believe that Nemaha County school students. He said while stu- on charges of driving under the tempted to make a turn on 80th students and drivers. According to sioners made their decisions on has work to do to try to prevent the dents may not show symptoms, influence. He was released on the Road causing the vehicle to roll Board Attorney Martin Mishler, district requirements. spread of COVID-19 cases in our they can still transmit the virus. same day on a $1,000 bond. Court over. Conger was driving a 2003 Governor Kelly’s Executive Order Screening: According to Kel- communities,” Sunderland said. K. Lippert said screening stu- is set for Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. GMC Envoy. More than $1,000 No. 20-59, is technically a public ly’s executive order, all students, “I feel that we are not defenseless dents should be delegated to ad- Jess Gustin, 25, of Wetmore was damage was estimated. health order that requires masks staff and visitors are required to against this virus, and every ef- ministration. She thinks the staff booked into the Nemaha County At 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, to be worn and other safety proce- be screened before entering the fort must be made to mitigate the members could be relied upon to Jail on July 23 on a Nemaha Coun- Keith Harris, 56, of Marysville dures be taken. This order can be facilities. In KSDE’s guidelines, risks of the spread of COVID-19. take their own temperature and ty warrant for probation violation. was traveling south and then east- subject to review by local county students are not required to be These efforts include good hand- to screen themselves before going He was released on July 24 on a bound on First Street in Seneca. commissioners. Therefore, the screened. The board asked county washing, wearing a mask when we to work. $2,500 surety bond. Court is set As he passed under the viaduct, Nemaha County Commissioners health officials to share input re- cannot social distance and staying Saylor believes everyone should for Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m. the top of his semi trailer struck can either accept or deny Kelly’s garding procedures for screening. home when feeling ill.” be involved in protecting the stu- Daniel Ramirez, 35, of Mayetta the viaduct. Harris was driving a order to require masks in school. Jane Sunderland, Nemaha Sunderland stated the ages dents and staff, including parents. was released on July 23 on a $1,000 2006 Otta Semi with a trailer at- J. Scoby was against masks be- County Health Officer, said more of those with positive cases in He also thinks the schools should bond for his Nemaha County tached. More than $1,000 damage ing required. children are at risk of spreading Nemaha County have ranged be able to purchase equipment charges. Court is set for July 29 was estimated. “I have no problem with the the coronavirus when in line to from four to 97 years old, and as needed to combat the virus, and at 1 p.m. He was also released on INCIDENT RESPONSES recommendation that [masks] be get screened. She believes parents of last Friday, the average age of the schools shouldn’t have to wait a $458 cash bond for his Mayetta On Sunday, July 19, NMSO re- worn, but I do not see the masks should screen their own children people with positive cases is 48 every time for the board to hold a charges. Court is set for Aug. 4 at ceived a report that an unknown as being that beneficial,” J. Scoby at home before attending school years old. In the State of Kansas, meeting to do so. 6 p.m. on that case. individual forced entry to the lock said. “I have worn masks a lot dur- in person. Sara Toedman, Princi- the average age is 39 years old. Six Before the motion was put to a Jessica D. Walker, 37, of Sabetha box for entry fees at the Centralia ing my work, and after a while, it’s pal at Sabetha Elementary School, of the cases in Nemaha County vote, J. Scoby voiced his thoughts was arrested by the Sabetha PD on Lake and removed the contents. a pain. Plus, when we’re talking said there are too many students so far have been in school-age about the plan and the require- July 26 for the offense of battery Approximately $20 were lost. Loss about a virus, we’re talking about to screen in the morning when children — ages four to 18 years ment of masks. on a law enforcement officer and occurred sometime between noon trying to keep a mosquito out with parents drop-off their children. old. Sunderland also stated over “I don’t see us having a whole disorderly conduct. She was re- on July 18 and 9:30 a.m. on July 19. chicken wire. Does it slow the Toedman also believes parents half of the six school-aged cases lot of options. I think this stinks,” leased on July 26 on $1,250 surety spread? Yes. But with the masks should be responsible for screen- in Nemaha County have shown J. Scoby said. “I think we’re going you’re wearing now, you’re breath- ing their children before coming no symptoms. to turn teachers into cops trying ing in Carbon Dioxide that you to school. Parents will receive a The Navigating Change docu- to order the masks be worn, and have exhaled. I have no problem screening checklist at enrollment. ment was released by the KSDE, we’re going to take away from in- if [masks] are there for the kids to According to the Prairie Hills in conjunction with the Ameri- structional time. Though, I don’t wear, but as a requirement, I have Return-To-School plan, all people can Academy of Pediatrics. They see us having the option to say we a big problem. I’m not convinced planning to enter the facilities will have issued detailed operational can do anything less. I hope there of the effectiveness [of masks].” be screened. Anyone experiencing guidelines for the use of masks, is a whole lot of grace that is uti- Reznicek was in favor of masks, symptoms, whether at screening regular temperature checks, fre- lized by the teachers to kids who and said they should be used on or in any other part of the build- quent hand sanitation and other have real problems, because that a wide-spread basis for full ef- ings, will be required to go home social distancing measures dur- is going to be necessary.” fectiveness to slow the spread of from that location, meaning they ing school sessions. According to L. Scoby believes the teachers COVID-19. cannot go to another part of the Sunderland, the reopening plan will have grace and will be able “Masks are highly effective if building and then leave. They will contains needed measures, identi- to make school fun, even with the you use them on a wide-spread be asked to immediately leave. fied by intelligent and dedicated new restrictions and rules placed basis,” Reznicek said. “Their ef- The board scheduled another educators and health profession- on students. fectiveness becomes greater as special meeting for Monday, July als, and the goal is to successfully The board unanimously accept- more and more people use them. 27, to revisit the district guidelines open the schools and attempt to ed the document with modifica- In those countries that have after the commissioners make keep them open. tions added. For more about Mon- brought COVID under control, their decisions. Sunderland feels that this plan day’s special meeting, see Page 5B they widely use masks. By mak- has the health and safety of stu- in this week’s Herald issue. ing [masks] optional, we lose the NC COMMISSION: dents, teachers, bus drivers, school chance to get the most effective- MONDAY, JULY 27 cooks and all the other staff ness out of masks that we can get.” At the Nemaha County Com- members at top priority during 1B July 29, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com sports

SABETHA SWIM SHARKS Swim Sharks are league champs HERALD REPORT

The Sabetha Swim Sharks com- peted against Seneca, Marysville and Falls City, Neb., at its league meet on Saturday, July 25. Sabetha finished with a score of 1,007. Other teams and their scores were Falls City, 286; Seneca, 285; and Marysville, 222. Sabetha’s results are as follows: GIRLS Medley Relay — (8 and under) 2. Hadlee Schuette, Autumn Lang, Caroline Tramp, Gracie Scott; (11- 12) 1. Sophia Haverkamp, Izzy Scoby, Alivia Lang, Jyllian Stapleton; (13-14) 3. Audrey Tramp, Audrey Herrmann, Mya Grimes, Leah Lukert; (15-18) 1. Penn Bachelor, Kirsten Hartter, Mary Lukert, Halle Scoby. Individual Medley — (8 and un- der) 2. Caroline Tramp; (11-12) 3. Alivia Lang; (13-14) 1. Leah Lukert, 2. The Sabetha Swim Sharks team finishes its season as league champions. Submitted Audrey Herrmann, 3. Audrey Tramp; (15-18) 1. Kirsten Hartter, 2. Mary Lukert. 2. Gabby Konig, 3. Jyllian Stapleton; Tramp; (13-14) 2. Roman Scoby, Tabor Hudson Scoby; (11-12) 1. Charlie Aberle, Joshua Enneking, Ike Tramp; be Kilgo, Hadden Bachelor, Rachel Back — (8 and under) 2. Gracie (13-14) 1. Audrey Herrmann, 2. Au- Bachelor, Aiden Lang; (15-18) 2. Drew Lukert, 2. Benji Aberle; (13-14) 3. (13-14) 1. Aiden Lang, Tabor Bach- Enneking, Zoe Coughlin, Kaleen Scott; (11-12) 3. Sophia Haverkamp; drey Tramp; (15-18) 1. Halle Scoby. Bestwick, Jacob Garber, Davis Rokey, Aiden Lang; (15-18) 2. Trevin LaVoie, elor, Roman Scoby; (15-18) 3. Drew Edelman, Abby Montgomery, Lily (13-14) 1. Leah Lukert; (15-18) 2. Halle Free Relay — (8 and under) 2. Trevin LaVoie. 3. Davis Rokey. Bestwick, Paul Pearson, Davis Rokey, Pearson, Ryder Smith, Benji Ab- erle, Tristan Schmid, Isaiah Kilgo, Scoby. Hadlee Schuette, Autumn Lang, Individual Medley — (8 and un- Freestyle — (8 and under) 1. Trevin LaVoie. Caroline Tramp, Gracie Scott; (11-12) der) 2. Caleb Heiniger; (9-10) 2. Mala- Landry Strahm, 2. Uriah Kaeb; (9-10) Brendon Bestwick, Charlie Lukert, Breast — (8 and under) 2. Caroline Members of the 2020 Sabetha Gavin Wedel, Ike Tramp, Joshua Tramp; (11-12) 1. Jyllian Stapleton, 2. 3. Alivia Lang, Sophia Haverkamp, chi Strahm, 3. Hudson Scoby; (11-12) 1. Malachi Strahm; (13-14) 2. Aiden Izzy Scoby, Jyllian Stapleton; (13-14) 1. Charlie Lukert, 3. Ike Tramp; (13- Lang. Swim Sharks team are Uriah Enneking, Carson Lamme, Jessa Alivia Lang; (13-14) 1. Audrey Her- Kaeb, Landry Strahm, Henry Kibbe, Jyllian Stapleton, Izzy Sco- rmann; (15-18) 1. Kirsten Hartter, 2. 3. Audrey Herrmann, Mya Grimes, 14) 3. Aiden Lang. Extended Free — (8 and under) Keim, Owen Rebant, Ty Her- by, Ava Payne, Alivia Lang, Sophia Penn Bachelor. Audrey Tramp, Leah Lukert; (15-18) 1. Back — (8 and under) 1. Uriah 1. Landry Strahm, 2. Ty Herrmann, rmann, Caleb Heiniger, Abram Haverkamp, Gabby Konig, Logan Butterfly — (8 and under) 3. Tyn- Penn Bachelor, Kirsten Hartter, Mary Kaeb, 2. Henry Keim; (9-10) 1. Kaeb 3. Owen Rebant; (9-10) 1. Hudson Schuette, Tinner Bachelor, Kins- LaVoie, Aiden Lang, Tabor Bach- lee Wertenberger; (11-12) 3. Gabby Lukert, Halle Scoby. Coughlin, 3. Dalton Scott; (11-12) 2. Scoby; (11-12) 2. Benji Aberle,3. Ike ley Bletcher, Ava Coughlin, Claire elor, Roman Scoby, Gwen Konig, Konig; (13-14) 2. Mya Grimes; (15-18) Charlie Lukert, 3. Joshua Enneking; Tramp; (13-14) 2. Roman Scoby; (15- Kaeb, Madi Minge, Gracie Scott, Mya Grimes, Audrey Herrmann, 1. Mary Lukert. BOYS (15-18) 2. Drew Bestwick, 3. Paul 18) 1. Trevin LaVoie. Caroline Tramp, Halde Schuette, Aubrey Schmelzle, Audrey Tramp, Freestyle — (11-12) 1. Gabby Ko- Medley Relay — (8 and under) 1. Pearson. Free Relay — (8 and under) 1. Tynlee Wertenberger, Autumn Abby Lawson, Leah Lukert, Kylah nig, 2. Jyllian Stapleton; (13-14) 3. Uriah Kaeb, Landry Strahm, Henry Breast — (8 and under) 2. Landry Landry Strahm, Uriah Kaeb, Henry Lang, Lucas Keim, Isaac Schmid, Edelman, Nyah Strahm, Andrew Leah Lukert; (15-18) 1. Mary Lukert, Keim, 2. Ty Herrmann, Owen Rebant, Strahm, 3. Henry Keim; (11-12) 2. Keim, 2. Owen Rebant, Caleb Heini- Gage Rebant, Hudson Scoby, Bestwick, Trevin LaVoie, Davis Caleb Heiniger; (9-10) 1. Lucas Keim, Benji Aberle; (13-14) 2. Tabor Bach- ger, Abram Schuette, Ty Herrmann; Grant Stapleton, Daniel Gar- Rokey, Paul Pearson, Jacob Gar- 2. Halle Scoby. ber, Kyson Wertenberger, Kaeb ber, Halle Scoby, Penn Bachelor, Extended Free — (8 and under) 1. Isaac Schmid, Malachi Strahm, Hud- elor; (15-18) 2. Jacob Garber. (9-10) 1. Lucas Keim, Kyson Werten- son Scoby; (11-12) 2. Joshua Ennek- Butterfly — (8 and under) 2. Henry berger, Malachi Strahm, Hudson Sco- Coughlin, Malachi Strahm, Dal- Kirsten Hartter, Leah Renyer and Gracie Scott, 3. Ava Coughlin; (11-12) ton Scott, Isabella Peterson, Phoe- Mary Lukert. ing, Benji Aberle, Charlie Lukert, Ike Keim; (9-10) 1. Malachi Strahm, 2. by; (11-12) 2. Charlie Lukert, Benji 2B July 29, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com sports&recreation

SUMMER RECREATION Youth baseball, softball teams finish seasons

Members of the 8U Royal Blue RockHounds baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Abel Rudin, Eli Rebant, Aiden Lierz, Huck Members of the 10U Sabetha Royals baseball team are FRONT Lowdermilk and Braxton Kaufman; BACK ROW (L-R) Chase ROW (L-R) Huck Lowdermilk, Taylor Georg, Emmett Kroll, Jarrett Members of the 10U Red baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Reynolds, Malachi Maas, Clayton Aberle, Keston Davis, Liam Worthley and Holt Smith; MIDDLE ROW (L-R) Tyson Detweiler, Lucas Keim, Thomas Richardson, Elias Robinson, Gage Rebant Suther, Adrian Kaufman and Kasyn Winkler. Not pictured are Flint Lowdermilk, Colton Renyer and Garrett Hall; BACK ROW (L- and Harrison Menold; MIDDLE ROW (L-R) Connor Wedel, Easton Coaches Adam Maas, David Rebant and Ryan Lierz. Submitted R) Coaches Logan Hall, Geoff Renyer, Kurt Detweiler and Aaron Stahl, Brad Hinton, Hudson Scoby and Gideon Meyer; BACK ROW Georg. Not pictured is Colton Delome. Submitted (L-R) Coaches Sam Keim, Brad Rebant and Eric Stahl. Submitted

Members of the 8U Navy Blue baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Members of 12U Sabetha Swamp Monsters baseball team are Daxtyn Wasinger, William Guthrie, Sam Renyer, Warner Erdley and FRONT ROW (L-R) Jayton Meyer, Jackson Jacobs, James Sallman, Walker Erdley; BACK ROW (L-R) Hadden Strahm, Jaxon Edelman, Members of the 12U Navy baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Lincoln Menold, Jayce Rebant and Gavin Wedel; MIDDLE ROW (L- Stratton Boldra, Landry Strahm and Deacon Boldra. The team Xavier Deters, Will Voos, Charlie Lukert, Cole Menold and Andre R) Holden Edelman, Camden Wittwer, Kirt Wertenberger, Jukobe was coached by Andy Renyer, Trent Strahm and Jacob Strahm. Dalinghaus; BACK ROW (L-R) Crayton Lanter, Nathan Smith, Ryder Jones and Jacoby Jackman; BACK ROW (L-R) Coaches Scott Submitted Smith, Reid Mitchell and Korbyn Stinnett. The team finished the Wedel, Sandon WIttwer and Jason Meyer. Submitted season 8-0. Not pictured are Coaches Brian Voos, Jake Dalinghaus, Matthew Smith and Ryan Lanter. Submitted

Members of the third and fourth grade Blue Lightning softball Members of the third and fourth grade Red softball team are FRONT team are Coach Jake Dalinghaus laying in front; FRONT ROW ROW (L-R) Hadlee Schuette, Keirzyn Stinnett, Maddie Devore and Members of the 8U Red baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) (L-R) Avery Rettele, Avery Herrmann, Jaelynn Engelken, Myley Halle Renyer; BACK ROW (L-R) Coach Judd Hill, Emerson Strahm, Hunter Keim, Austin Gresham, Gabriel Hurts, Henry Keim and Wasinger, Sydney Aberle and Emery Huning; BACK ROW (L-R) Haidyn Jackman, Caroline Tramp, Mallorie Schultejans, RaeLynn Grayson Hall; BACK ROW (L-R) Garrett Shewy, Layton Rettele, Coach Jeremiah Engelken, Lily Pearson, Phoebe Kilgo, Hadden Lanter, Lydia Bradbury, Constance Shasteen and Coach Jeni Harrison Menold, Owen Rebant, Miles Gugelman and Max Boldra. Bachelor, Ava Edelman, Rachel Enneking, Livie Strahm, Kiarah Lanter. Submitted Submitted Dalinghaus and Coach Ryan Edelman. Not pictured is Coach Jay Herrmann. Submitted

Members of the 8U Green baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Max Members of the fifth and sixth grade Blue softball team are FRONT Wedel, Beckett Lang, Kraivyn Stinnett, Benjamin Schultejans and ROW (L-R) Naomi Pearson, Chloe Detweiler, Brooke Wiltz, Kelsey Jackson Lang; BACK ROW (L-R) Assistant Coach Tim Schultejans, Herrmann, Abigail Whittaker and Jyllian Stapleton; BACK ROW Ryker Bowers, Alden Deters, Head Coach Cale Lang, Tyler (L-R) Coach Kurt Detweiler, Krysta Menold, Alivia Lang, Gabby Herrmann, Klein Strahm, Colten Hershey and Assistant Coach Members of the fifth and sixth grade Red softball team are Konig, Ella Davis, Maggie Haffner and Coach Jason Lang. Greg Strahm. Submitted FRONT ROW (L-R) Jessa Kibbe, Lola O’Neil, Kaylee Reynolds and Anissa Smith; BACK ROW (L-R) Taylor Delome, Samantha Submitted Schultejans, Sophia Haverkamp and Izzy Scoby. Not pictured is Emma Wahwasuck. Submitted

Members of the 10U Navy baseball team are FRONT ROW (L- Members of the Red Kball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Clara Members of the Blue Kball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Kaedyn R) Anvay Bhatteja, Finn Engelken, Daniel Garber, Dalton Scott Swinger, Staria Smith, Elsie Ploeger, Madelynn Orton, Emery Meyer, Harper Jackman, Kendyl Bunck, Emma Heiman and Sophia and Collin Montgomery; BACK ROW (L-R) Noah Menold, Barrett Mooney and Paycen Schremmer; BACK ROW (L-R) Ellsy Tyler; BACK ROW (L-R) TInner Bachelor, Lillie Otto, Faith Renyer, Cilnton, Kyson Wertenberger, Malachi Strahm and Reed Toedman. Swinger, Dezirae Reed, Kinsley Bletscher, Olivia Sharrai, Tynlee Madi Minge, Erica Hurts, Evva Deters and Lydia Hartter. Not Not pictured are Coaches Matt Garber, Jobi Wertenberger, Nick Wertenberger, Anna Hennigan and Autumn Lang. Not pictured is pictured are players Brooklyn Johnson and Kayla Johnson and Montgomery and Trent Strahm. Submitted Chloe Allen. Submitted Coaches Kari Meyer, Tami Minge and Greta Heiman. Submitted

Members of the 12U Red baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Assistant Coach Nick Richardson, Josiah Richardson, Micah Lang, Isaac Wikle, Logan Ploeger and Assistant Coach Chris Tramp; BACK ROW (L-R) Assistant Coach Jasper Frazee, Isaac Tramp, Members of the 14U Pioneers baseball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Coach Bryan Minge, Drystan Robinson, Mitchel Kramer, Tyse Isaiah Kilgo, Ashdan Reeves, Gavin Spellmeier, Brody Severin, Frazee, Caleb Renyer, Landon Meyer, Tallen Keim, Kyler Wenger and Coach Stan Keim; BACK ROW (L-R) Coach Jordan Huneke, Coach Head Coach Cale Lang and Assistant Coach Jesse Ploeger. Not Dan Wenger, Coach Bud Keim, Cale Frey, Coach Jeff Kramer, Isaac Hartter, Mason Minge, Brody Deters, Khye Menold, Roman Scoby, pictured is Jack Frazee. Submitted Troy Davis, Derek Wahwasuck and Coach Robert Wahwasuck. Submitted sports&recreation sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | July 29, 2020 3B

SUMMER RECREATION Area youth complete T-ball seasons

Members of the Green T-ball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Cortland Boldra, Jack Joy, Maverick Meyer, Advay Bhatteja and Leo Lierz; Members of the girls’ Blue T-ball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) BACK ROW (L-R) Will Hartter, Alton Hartter, Abram Schuette, Harmony Rudin, Henley Strahm, Morgan Rebant and Ashlynn Gunner Meyer, Gib Yoder, Colin Sallman and Isaiah Deters. The Reed; BACK ROW (L-R) Charli Enneking, Landry Smith, Kindra team was coached by Jared Hartter, Cory Joy and Ryan Lierz. McClain, Charlotte Suther, Journie Bowers and Eleanor Weldin. Submitted Submitted Members of the Blue T-ball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Vincent Asher, Million Reed, Kellen Heiman, Kaden Turner, Everett Snyder and Ryker Wasinger; BACK ROW (L-R) Bryson Lamme, Rory Wilson, Henry Enneking, Fenton Keim and Judah Young. The team was coached by Daniel Keim, Matt Heiman and Logan Snyder. Submitted

Members of the Orange T-ball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Sutton Members of the Purple T-ball team are (L-R) Coach Jason Rose, Members of the Yellow Cats T-ball team are FRONT ROW (L-R) Clements, Elliot Richardson, Benit McClain and Wesley Madden. Elena Keim, Ellie Otto, Olivia Ross, Finley Rose, Eve Georg, Sloane Melanie Schremmer, Addyson Edelman, Hannah Kroll, Graclynn BACK ROW (L-R) Coach Nick Richardson, Cash Rebant, Isaac Davis, Frankie Yoder, Emery Hulsing, Raeleen Colley, Annalee Tangeman and Lily Mann; BACK ROW (L-R) Malaeny Jackman, Gudenkauf, Carson Keim, Ruger Clements and Kruze Moeller. Not French, Maddie Glick, Karli Deters, Coach Megan Glick and Coach Delaney Boldra, Brystol Jensen, Isabella Tangeman, Hazel Aberle pictured are Coaches Kaleb Moeller and Brad Rebant. Submitted Christy Deters. Submitted and Taya Mooney. Submitted

SABETHA RAPTORS Raptors sweep Corning in doubleheader 2-0. HEATHER STEWART Kaden Dillon and Matthew Whittaker each tallied one hit The Sabetha Raptors welcomed during the game. Corning to town on Wednesday, Whittaker and Argabright each July 22, for doubleheader action. tallied one run during the game The Raptors would end up win- as well. ning both games – 8-0 in the first and 2-0 in the second. 7.22.2020 SAB, 8 – COR, 0 - Game 1

GAME ONE AB R H RBI BB SO The Raptors started off strong Kaden Dillon 2 1 1 1 scoring four runs in the first Tristan Wittwer 3 1 1 1 inning. While the Raptors of- Marcus Bauman 2 1 2 fense continued tacking on runs Darrin Funk 3 2 2 throughout the game, the Rap- Josh Herrmann 2 1 1 tors defense held Corning score- Cooper Bradbury 1 1 2 less throughout the game. The Braden Argabright 3 2 3 3 Raptors would win after just five Matt Wittaker 3 1 innings 8-0. Christian McAfee 3 1 1 Braden Argabright led the Rap- Raptors 4-0-0-2-1 | 8-8-0 tors offense going three for three Corning 0-0-0-0-0 | 0-1-1 at the plate. He also tallied two runs and three RBIs. Darrin Funk 7.22.2020 SAB, 2 – COR, 0 - Game 2 went two for three at the plate, while tallying two RBIs. AB R H RBI BB SO Kaden Dillon 1 1 1 Tristan Wittwer 2 GAME TWO Marcus Bauman 3 In the nightcap game, the Rap- Darrin Funk 1 1 tors tallied one run in both the Josh Herrmann 2 first and second innings. The Cooper Bradbury 3 Raptors defense continued to hold Braden Argabright 1 1 1 Matthew Whittaker makes it to Corning scoreless throughout the Matt Wittaker 1 1 1 1 third base during the Raptors- second game. Christian McAfee 2 Corning doubleheader on The Raptors would win the Raptors 1-1-0-0-X | 2-2-0 Wednesday, July 22. Braden Argabright slides into home plate during the Raptors-Corning doubleheader on Wednesday, nightcap game after five innings Corning 0-0-0-0-0 | 0-4-2 Erin Herrmann | Herald July 22. Erin Herrmann | Herald

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SABETHA BRAVOS Bravos go 4-0 on the week, earn trip to Cowdin Cup Championship HEATHER STEWART

The Bravos finished the week 4-0 and earned a trip to the Cowdin Cup Championship, which begins Wednesday, July 29. TUESDAY, JULY 21 The Bravos welcomed the Bald- win City Blues to town on Tues- day, July 21, for another matchup. After just 6-1/2 innings, the Bra- vos would walk away with the 14-4 win. The Bravos started off strong scoring seven rungs in the first in- ning to take a big lead. The Blues added three runs in the second inning, but the Bravos continued to extend their lead in by five runs in the second inning. While both teams added a few more runs throughout the game, including a homerun by the Bravos Nelson Vera in the fifth inning. The Bra- vos would eventually win 14-4. Four Bravos pitchers – Austin Gerety, Juan Santelises, Joel Vale- rio and Diego Oquendo – took the mound during the game. To- gether, they allowed four runs on six hits, while striking out seven batters and walking six batters. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 In their final game of the sea- son, the Sabetha Bravos traveled to Juan Santelises fires this pitch in during the Bravos-Baldwin Topeka to take on the Golden Gi- City Blues contest on Tuesday, July 21. Heather Stewart | Herald ants on Wednesday, July 22. The score was close throughout the game, but Sabetha would eventu- ally take the narrow 9-8 win after 7.21.2020 SAB, 14 – BC, 4 7.22.2020 SAB, 9 – TOP, 8 nine innings. Batting Batting The Bravos offense started off strong when Raymond Guerrero AB R H RBI BB SO AB R H RBI BB SO hit a home run in the first inning Nelson Vera 4 3 2 2 0 0 Manual Luna 3 0 1 0 1 0 Raymond Guerrero 3 2 1 0 1 0 Nelson Vera 4 2 2 0 1 1 driving in two runs. Sabetha Brandon Brewer 2 0 0 0 2 1 Raymond Guerrero 5 1 2 2 0 0 scored another run in the fourth Austin Gerety 2 2 1 1 1 0 Brandon Brewer 2 1 0 1 1 1 inning and the score would be 4-0 Bryant Waltemath 2 2 1 2 2 0 Bryant Waltemath 4 1 2 2 0 0 heading into the fifth. Sabetha’s Wilfredo Aguilar 3 1 1 2 0 0 Wilfredo Aguilar 4 0 1 2 1 0 defense held Topeka scoreless Carlos Sanchez 2 2 2 2 1 0 Carlos Sanchez 5 2 2 0 0 0 through the first four innings, but Hunter Pavlish 3 0 1 3 0 2 Ivan Medina 5 1 1 0 0 0 in the fifth inning the Golden Gi- Jose Guillermo 1 0 0 0 0 1 Alejandro Pina 4 0 1 0 0 1 ants tied up the game by scoring Ivan Medina 3 1 0 0 1 0 Gustavo Rivera 2 1 0 0 2 2 four runs. Alejandro Pina 2 1 0 1 0 1 Pitching Pitching The remainder of the game was IP #P S% H R ER SO BB HR close in score for both teams but IP #P S% H R ER SO BB HR Rodriguez 5.0 91 0.615 6 4 1 8 1 0 the Bravos would pull ahead in Gerety 1.1 36 0.361 1 3 3 3 4 0 Arias 1.0 24 0.542 2 2 2 0 1 0 the eighth inning and would hang Carlos Sanchez throws this ball to first base for an out during the Bravos-Baldwin City Blues contest Santelises 3.2 47 0.681 2 0 0 1 1 0 Benjamin 2.1 46 0.717 3 2 0 3 2 0 onto the lead to win the game 9-8. on Tuesday, July 21. Heather Stewart | Herald Valerio 1.0 15 0.667 2 1 1 2 0 0 Montero 0.2 10 0.700 1 0 0 2 0 0 Four Bravos pitchers – Sebas- Oquendo 1.0 19 0.579 1 0 0 1 1 0 Sabetha 3-0-0-1-0-0-1-4-0 | 9-12-3 tian Rodriguez, Jayron Arias, Juan take the lead, but Sabetha would SATURDAY, JULY 25 lead adding one run in the third, Sabetha 7-5-1-0-1-0-X | 14-9-1 Golden Giants 0-0-0-0-4-2-0-0-2 | 8-12-4 Luis Benjamin and Jacob Montero come back in the top of the ninth After defeating them the night four in the fourth, one in the sixth Baldwin City Blues 0-3-0-0-0-1-0 | 4-6-1 – threw during the game. Togeth- to reclaim the lead with two more prior, the Sabetha Bravos wel- and another three in the seventh er, they allowed eight runs on 12 runs scored. The Golden Giants comed the Topeka Golden Giants off a Juan Santelises three-RBI 7.24.2020 SAB, 9– TOP, 5 hits, while striking out 13 batters tied the game back up in the bot- to town on Saturday, July 25, for homerun. The Bravos would even- 7.25.2020 SAB, 13 – TOP, 1 and walking four. tom of the ninth, which would their second play off game. The tually win 13-1. Batting Batting

result in an extra inning. two teams were battling for the Daniel Castillo pitched the en- AB R H RBI BB SO

FRIDAY, JULY 24 The Bravos scored four runs in best out of three games, and since tire game for the Bravos. He al- Manual Luna 5 0 0 0 0 1 AB R H RBI BB SO The Sabetha Bravos traveled to the top of inning 10, off of a Gus- the Bravos already won the first lowed one run on four hits, while Nelson Vera 5 1 3 1 0 0 Nelson Vera 4 0 1 0 0 1 Topeka on Friday, July 24, for their tavo Rivera two-run homerun, game, they needed one more win striking out six batters and walk- Raymond Guerrero 5 0 0 0 0 3 Raymond Guerrero 3 1 1 1 1 0 first play off game for the 2020 and a double by Alejandro Pina, to secure their spot in the Cowdin ing four. Brandon Brewer 3 2 1 0 1 1 Bryant Waltemath 4 1 1 0 0 1 season. After 10 innings worth of which also drove in two runs. The Cup Championship. With the win, the Bravos will Bryant Waltemath 3 1 2 1 2 0 Wilfredo Aguilar 4 1 1 2 0 0 play, the Bravos would walk away Golden Giants couldn’t manage to After seven innings of play, the meet up with the Midwest A’s in Wilfredo Aguilar 5 1 2 2 0 1 Carlos Sanchez 2 2 2 2 0 0 Carlos Sanchez 5 1 2 0 0 1 Ivan Medina 3 2 1 1 1 0 with the 9-5 win. score in the bottom of the inning. Bravos would come away with the Cowdin Cup Championship, Ivan Medina 4 0 1 1 0 1 Alejandro Pina 3 0 1 0 0 0 The Golden Giants got on the The Bravos would win 9-5. the 13-1 win and Championship which will begin Wednesday, Alejandro Pina 4 1 2 2 1 0 Gustavo Rivera 2 1 0 1 0 0 board first in the first inning, with Two pitchers – Diego Oquendo berth. July 29. The Championship will Gustavo Rivera 3 2 1 2 2 1 Juan Santelises 4 3 3 4 0 1 one run scored, and the Bravos and Juan Santelises – took the Sabetha got the bats going in be the best of three games. The Pitching Brandon Brewer 2 2 1 0 0 0 would battle back in the third in- mound for the Bravos. Together the second inning and scored first game of the series will be in Pitching ning to take the 2-1 lead. After the they allowed five runs on nine four runs to get on the board first. Kansas City on Wednesday. The IP #P S% H R ER SO BB HR Oquendo 5.2 114 0.658 5 3 2 2 4 0 IP #P S% H R ER SO BB HR sixth inning, the score was tied hits, while striking out eight bat- While the Golden Giants added Bravos will host the second game Santelises 4.1 100 0.610 4 2 1 6 4 0 Castillo 7.0 110 0.573 4 1 1 6 4 0 3-3. The Golden Giants added an- ters and walking eight. one run in the third inning, the at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Sabetha 0-0-2-0-0-1-0-0-2-4 | 9-14-3 Sabetha 0-4-1-4-0-1-3 | 13-12-0 other run in the seventh inning to Bravos continued to extend their Golden Giants 1-0-0-0-2-1-0-1-0 | 5-9-0 Golden Giants0-0-1-0-0-0-0 | 1-4-4

Austin Gerety takes a big lead off of second during the Bravos-Baldwin City Blues contest on Brandon Brewer makes it safely to third base during the Bravos-Baldwin City Blues contest on Tuesday, July 21. Heather Stewart | Herald Tuesday, July 21. Heather Stewart | Herald

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PRAIRIE HILLS USD NO. 113 Sabetha, Wetmore students receive academic awards

David Pierson is the recipient of Ainsley Smith is the recipient of the 2020 Kansas State High School the 2020 Kansas State High School Emily Boeckman is the recipient of Kevin Shumaker is the recipient of the Activities Association Citizenship Activities Association Citizenship Cody Meyer is the recipient of the Dale the 2020 Kansas State High School Dale Dennis Award and the 2020 Kansas Award during the Sabetha High School Award during the Sabetha High School Dennis award during the Sabetha High Activities Association Citizenship State High School Activities Association graduation held Sunday, July 26. graduation held Sunday, July 26. School graduation held Sunday, July Award for Wetmore High School. Citizenship Award for Wetmore High Submitted Submitted 26. Submitted Submitted School. Submitted

GOVERNING BODY POST SECONDARY HONORS Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education Benedictine ERIN HERRMANN board made the motion to accept 99 Budget for fiscal year 2020-21. County schools to follow the op- ing section of the updated plan. He The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Evans’ calendar as presented, The board approved the Code No. erations in “Navigating Change” said the staff should be screened College Board of Education (BOE) held a starting school on Tuesday, Aug. 99 document as presented, with guidelines, which was adopted by daily by taking their temperature. special meeting at 6 p.m. Thurs- 25. The motion was approved six six in favor and J. Scoby opposed. the Kansas State Department of Staff members should make a vi- Benedictine College has rec- day, July 23, at the Sabetha Mid- to one, with Reznicek opposed. However, on Friday, July 24, Education (KSDE). sual inspection of every student ognized those students who have dle School Media Center. Board For a more detailed story of their Evans realized some information Letter From the Physicians for signs of illness. distinguished themselves aca- members present in person were discussion, see page one of this on the document may be seen as Sunderland discussed a letter For the districts, the plan in- demically during the last semes- Ed Reznicek, Kathy Lippert, Jim Herald issue. misleading. The board will reap- from eight practicing physicians cludes an issue date, stating it ter, which ended May 16, 2020. Scoby, Leslie Scoby, Kent Saylor Learning Formats: Jennifer prove Code No. 99 at the special in Nemaha County, plus herself, will go into effect Monday, Aug. Local resident receiving honors and Jeff DeMint. Ann Shaugh- Gatz, Director of Student Learn- meeting on Monday, July 27. to the board. The letter expressed 10, even though the public health is Eric Renyer of Sabetha, Dean’s nessy was present for a portion ing, came before the board to See page 6A of this week’s Her- their thoughts on the importance requirements set forth by the List. of the meeting via Zoom. The review the Prairie Hills USD ald to see the final version of Code to mitigation efforts with COV- Nemaha County Commission- Any full-time student carry- meeting also was livestreamed 113 Return-to-School Plan. Gatz No. 99 for fiscal year 2020-21. ID-19 in the schools. ers are technically in effect now. ing a minimum of 12 hours and via Youtube. reviewed the different learning Also at the meeting: Lippert expressed her apprecia- Evans said the plan’s issue date a perfect 4.0 grade point average The board adopted the agenda options available for parents/stu- The board members will not tion for Sunderland’s leadership will need to be changed to comply through the spring term is named as amended. dents to choose. The learning op- approve the district guideline and the leadership of the other with the commission’s decision to the President’s list. Full-time KOMA tions presented were Hybrid, On- document until the Marshall and health officials. when the new modifications are students with 12 hours and a Attorney of the Board Martin Site, Remote and Parent Choice Nemaha County Commissioners Dr. Chris Tramp came before added to the plan. grade point average of 3.5 to 3.95 Mishler came before the board to Remote Learning. More about the decide their requirements for the the board to give his professional Lippert requested to add a re- are named to the Dean’s List. Of report on the Kansas Open Meet- different learning options can be school districts. The board plans suggestion that the board set the quirement under the “cleaning” the 1,935 students on campus for ings Act (KOMA). He said the way found starting on page one of this to make final decisions at the spe- KSDE guidelines in place, not only section of the plan. She wanted 2019-20 academic year, 197 made open meetings are conducted has Herald issue. cial meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, to protect kids from COVID-19, students to play an active role in the President’s List and 546 made changed. He also said the board Procedures: Gatz also reviewed July 27, at the Sabetha Middle but also to protect them from helping the staff members sani- the Dean’s List. needs to find ways to include and health considerations from the School Media Center. standard viral diseases. tize. communicate with the public dur- plan, including screening, masks, The next regularly scheduled J. Scoby shared his concerns The board voted to adopt the ing virtual meetings. physical distancing, transporta- meeting will be held at 6 p.m. with the board about losing return-to-school plan as presented Boardsmanship tion and extra-curricular activi- Monday, Aug. 10, at the Sabetha students if they enforce KSDE’s with modifications added. The Superintendent Todd Evans ex- ties/athletics. During their discus- Media Center. guidelines, specifically if the board voted unanimously to ac- pressed his appreciation for how sions, the board had made plans board enforces masks. cept the plan with modifications the board members work with one to edit the district guidelines for JULY 27 Marshall County added. another, as well as their relation- school. However, according to The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Superintendent Todd Evans Regarding face coverings, stu- ship with him. Attorney Mishler, any changes Board of Education (BOE) held a said the Marshall County Com- dents younger than 12 years old COVID-19 the board wants to make cannot special meeting at 6 p.m. Mon- missioners will meet Monday, are strongly suggested to wear Calendar: Superintendent Ev- be made until the Marshall and day, July 27, at the Sabetha Mid- Aug. 3, to discuss which guide- masks, but are not required to. In ans presented the revised calendar Nemaha County Commissioners dle School Media Center. Board lines to enforce in consideration Sabetha, sixth grade and up are for the 2020-21 school year. School decide their requirements for the members present in person were of the Axtell School. Evans also required to wear masks. In Wet- was intended to start Friday, Aug. school district. Ed Reznicek, Kathy Lippert, Jim said the board could decide the more and Axtell, students of the 21, before Governor Laura Kel- Reznicek scheduled another Scoby, Leslie Scoby, Kent Saylor, district guidelines. Though, if equivalent also will be required ly’s executive orders were issued. special meeting for Monday, July Jeff DeMint and Ann Shaugh- the Marshall County Commis- to wear masks. Since the Kansas State Board of 27, to revisit the guidelines after nessy. The meeting also was sioners choose more restrictive See full story regarding Prai- Education denied Kelly’s order to the county commissioners issue livestreamed via Youtube. guidelines, then those guidelines rie Hills USD No. 113 and the delay school until Sept. 9, it is up their own requirements for the Comments from the Nemaha will only pertain to Axtell and the Nemaha County Commissioners to the districts to decide whether school districts. County Health Official other facilities in the district will discussions regarding COVID-19 they want to delay school. Nemaha County health officials Jane Sunderland, Nemaha follow the guidelines set by the starting on Page 1A. In the revised calendar, the were present to share their insight County Health Official, came USD No. 113 BOE. Code No. 99 district’s start date was moved on COVID-19 related informa- before the board to report on the Operations Manual Evans wanted the Code No. 99 to Tuesday, Aug. 25. This would tion, including statistics of posi- current number of COVID-19 Evans reviewed the updated Budget for fiscal year 2020-21 to allow the district two more in- tive COVID-19 cases and their cases in Nemaha County. To see return-to-school plan for USD reflect the highest possible mill for service days on Aug. 21 and 24 to input regarding screening proce- current numbers, please see the No. 113. There were some changes USD 113. The board made a mo- make further preparations. dures. Sara Toedman, Principal of COVID-19 story beginning on made to the document, includ- tion to approve the revised Code The board members discussed Sabetha Elementary School, also Page 1A. ing the possibility that the board No. 99 document. The motion was mainly whether they’d like to start shared her thoughts on screening Sunderland also said she talked could waive the requirement to approved six to one, with J. Scoby Tuesday, July 25, or Wednesday, students. to the Nemaha County Commis- wear face coverings for Pre-K to opposed. July 26. Code 99 sioners Monday morning. She rec- fifth or sixth grade students. After much discussion, the Evans presented the Code No. ommended they require Nemaha Evans also reviewed the screen- 6B July 29, 2020 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com school&youth

CLASS OF 2020 Sabetha, Wetmore students celebrate graduation

Members of the Sabetha High School Class of 2020 are Vanessa Adams, Mahalie Allen, Braden Argabright, Skyler Arnold, Ivy Bailey, Kody Beyer, Maeve Brubeck, Colby Buser, Alexis Castillo, Madisen Cochran, Marissa Cox, Elissa Dalinghaus, Cullin Dawdy, Leah Deckinger, Kimberly Droge, Deborah Edelman, Molly Edelman, Grace Enneking, Andrew Frazee, Gabe Garber, Jordan Gatz, Kaleb Grimm, Terra Haislip, Cody Holthaus, Erin Howard, Maggi Hughes, Rachel Kramer, Charles Kuenzi, Nikole Kuenzi, Rachel Kuenzi, Sofia Kuenzi, Faith Lachapelle, RheaEtta Laipple, Jake Longabaugh, Walker Lowdermilk, Amelia Martin, Amber Menold, Denver Menold, Kinsey Menold, Cody Meyer, Olivia Meyer, Payton Michael, Braden Mitchell, Emily Murchison, David Pierson, Gracie Robinson, Micah Romines, Mariah Russell, Foster Saner, Kinley Schuette, Morgan Schuette, Jesse Shafer, Audrey Simpson, Ainsley Smith, James Stone, Vivian Strahm, Hunter Terrel, Colby Tinklin, Carson Ukele, Bree Voos, Olivia Warren, Jeanelle Wenger, Hannah Wertenberger, Hannah Whittaker and Zachary Younie. Submitted | Samantha Gutknecht

Hannah Whittaker and Ainsley Smith are named the Sabetha High School Class of 2020 co-valedictorians and Jeanelle Wenger is The Wetmore High School Class of 2020 includes FRONT ROW (L-R) Lane Strathman, Madison named the salutatorian. Pictured (L-R) are Hannah Whittaker, Boeckman, Ashley Flowers, Savannah Stallbaumer, Emily Boeckman and Lindsey Barnett; BACK Jeanelle Wenger and Ainsley Smith. ROW (L-R) Kevin Shumaker, Jonathan Barnett, Michael Hemenway and Brandon Cole. Not pictured Leah Deckinger crosses the Submitted | Samantha Gutknecht are John-Michael Lamberson and Mason Gibson, who both joined the military in May. stage to accept her diploma Submitted | Linda Boyd at the Sabetha High School graduation held Sunday, July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald

Robyn Barnett receives a hug Savannah Stallbaumer is the Salutatorian John-Michael and flower from her daughter valedictorian for the Wetmore Lamberson presents his speech Braden Mitchell accepts his diploma from his grandpa Kent Saylor Lindsey Barnett at the Wetmore High School Class of 2020. in May. He left for the Navy in at the Sabetha High School graduation held Sunday, July 26. Mason Gibson graduates in May High School graduation held Submitted | Linda Boyd May. Submitted | Linda Boyd Saylor is a Prairie Hills USD No. 113 board member. and entered the military. Sunday, July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald Submitted | Linda Boyd Tim Kellenberger | Herald

The Wetmore High School Class of 2020 listens to Principal Rick Schnacker give the opening remarks at the WHS graduation held Sunday, July 26. Tim Kellenberger | Herald

Madisen Cochran receives an embrace from her mom Tammy Cochran at the Sabetha High School graduation on Sunday, July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald Colby Tinklin proceeds to his Charlie Kuenzi embraces his mom Lisa ➤ seat at the Sabetha High School Cody Holthaus accepts his diploma at the Sabetha High Kuenzi at the Sabetha High School ONLINE 2020 graduation held Sunday, School graduation held Sunday, July 26. graduation held Sunday, July 26. To see additional photos, visit SabethaHerald.com. July 26. Krista Wasinger | Herald Krista Wasinger | Herald Krista Wasinger | Herald classifieds sabethaherald.com | The Sabetha Herald | July 29, 2020 7B

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