SALUTE THE HOLTON We Wish HOLTON, KANSAS Hometown of You A Bryson & Sherri Bain Merry Holton Recorder subscribers Christmas! for 25 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 152 years Volume 152, Issues 103 & 104 HOLTON, KANSAS • Mon./Wed. Dec. 23 & 25, 2019 16 Pages $1.00 House impeaches President Trump President Donald Trump that Trump withheld military aid (pictured below) last Wednes- and an invitation­ to the White day became the third U.S. presi- House in order to influence dent in history Ukraine into announcing inves- to be impeached tigations into Trump’s political after the House rivals, which Ukraine never did, of Representa- and also a discredited claim that tives approved Ukraine interfered in the 2016 articles of im- U.S. presiden­tial election. peachment on Trump follows former presi- charges of abuse dents Andrew Johnson and Bill of power and Clinton in being impeached by ob­struction of the House. Both Johnson and Congress along Clinton were acquitted at Sen- party lines with ate trials, and it is believed that a Democrat majority in the Trump will also receive the sup- House, it was report­ed. port of the heavily-Republican President Trump’s impeach- Senate at his own trial, to be ment came after a House im- held in January. peachment inquiry­ found that The inquiry stage of Trump’s in the Trump–Ukraine scandal, im­peachment lasted from Sep- Trump allegedly solicited for- tember to November, in the wake eign interference in the 2020 of an August complaint from an U.S. presidential election to unnamed whistleblower­ alleg- help his bid for election to a ing abuse of power by Trump. second term as president, and In Octo­ber, three congres­sional Royal then ob­structed the inquiry it- committees — Intelligence, self by telling his administration Oversight and For­eign Affairs officials to ignore subpoenas for — de­posed witnesses. Valley’s documents and testimony.­ The House inquiry reported Continued to Page 11 Cultural Commission seeks Night budget amendments USD 337 Royal Valley, in collaboration with the By Ali Holcomb The commissioners will hold Prairie Band Potawatomi Amendments to the 2019 a budget hearing at 10 a.m. Nation, hosted the second county budget have been pro- on Monday, Dec. 30, for the annual Cultural Heritage posed by the Jackson County amended budget at the com- Night at Royal Valley High Commissioners recently due to mission meeting room on the School last Tuesday eve- additional revenues – non-tax first floor of the Jackson County ning during the Panthers’ dollars – that were collected Courthouse. home basketball games through the year, it was report- Also during the commission- against Holton. ed. ers’ recent meeting, they agreed During the event, a spe- Any additional unforeseen to allocate $25,000 in county cial dance performance by revenues received, which are not funding to construct a storm the Royal Valley Singers collected tax dollars, require the shelter basement for the new and Dancers (shown in the Jackson County Commission- community building being built photo above) was held. ers to amend the county budget on the north side of the reservoir In the photo at left, Dania each year for several county de- by Friends of Banner Creek. Wahwassuck of Mayetta, a partments, it was reported. Funds continue to be raised for student at Haskell Indian The amendments include in- the construction of a 42-foot by Nations University in Law- creasing the maximum budget 60-foot multipurpose building rence, danced in traditional authority for the following de- at the reservoir for large gather- regalia. partments: ings. Members of the Friends of More than 35 percent of * General fund from Banner Creek are also applying the 868 students who at- $6,398,799 to $6,625,360 for a matching state grant. tend classes in the Royal ($226,561 increase). When completed, the climate Valley school district iden- * Sheriff’s office from controlled multipurpose building tify as Native American, it $2,608,498 to $3,160,713 is expected to include a kitchen has been reported. ($552,215 increase). with a refrigerator, oven and Photos by Michael Powls * Road and bridge department sink, bathrooms that will be ac- from $3,569,651 to $3,629,729 cessible from inside and outside ($60,078 increase). the building, a large meeting * The treasurer’s office for room and an area for storage. auto tag income from $121,550 USD 336 board begins HVAC upgrade study to $127,500 ($5,950 increase). Continued to Page 5 By David Powls instead of completing the entire next 15 years of possible capital people but a bare list of future Last month at the election project at one time with a bond outlay expenses in the district.” needs to keep facilities moving polls, Holton school patrons said issue. Bob Davies, superintendent, forward, maintained properly, Items still needed “no” to a proposed $4.5 million At their December meeting, said he and the transportation safely and meeting transporta- general obligation bond issue to the school board members were directors, the district clerk of the tion needs,” Davies said. upgrade the heating, ventilation given spreadsheets that sum- board and maintenance directors The amount of state aid, mis- for Christmas dinner and cooling systems at the high marized the district’s capital all provided their “best guesses” cellaneous income, tax revenue school and middle school. improvement revenue and ex- on projects that have been dis- and interest earned were all in- By Brian Sanders been a community event since This month, the Holton penses incurred for the last three cussed for the last two to three tentionally listed the same as A few more food items and 1985, it was reported, and it is school board started studying years and a projection of the years. the current year’s amounts on volun­teers are needed to make open to everyone, regard­less of what it would take to complete same for the next 15 years. “This list of future projects the spreadsheets, Davies said. In this year’s Community Christ- age, income, residence or reli­ the needed HVAC upgrades in The spreadsheets were de- was not a comprehensive list of mas Dinner a suc­cess, accord- gious affiliation. six phases over several years, scribed as “a snapshot of the all the wants listed by different Continued to Page 11 ing to dinner organizer Tammy “I am really hoping we feed Elliott. a large number of people this But for the most part, there year,” Elliott said. will be plenty of food and vol- For this year’s dinner, Elliott Sitzler Fund generates about $2,800 for assistance unteer energy to go around. said all of the vegetables and “Whether you are there to cookies have been rounded up, By Brian Sanders Louise Sitzler and administered noting that a total of $2,730.30 reported. eat or volunteer, it is a very re- and all of the “turkey cookers” About $2,800 is being distrib- by Holton City Attorney Den- was avail­able for disbursement At the time of Louise Sit- warding way to spend the day,” are ready to go, but there are uted to Holton residents in need nis White, generated­ $2,795.21 during the 2018 holiday season. zler’s death in 1912, she had left Elliott said of the annual din- still a few more items needed,­ of a little financial help during in interest for distri­bution this Recipients of Sitzler Fund dis­ the city a sizable donation esti- ner, which will be held from 11 mainly salads and pies. this holiday season, thanks to year, Holton City Clerk Teresa bursements will receive credits mated to be somewhere between a.m. to 1 p.m. this Wednes­day, “I still need 15 pies or cheese­ a City of Holton-administered Riley said during the Holton on the city utility bills they will $15,000 and $20,000 to be used Dec. 25 at the Evangel United cakes, nine fruit or Jell-O salads fund established more than a City Commission’s Monday, receive in January, Riley said. to help “the poor” after her Methodist Church Family Life and 10 vegetable salads,” she century ago. Dec. 16 meeting. Those recipi­ents are nominated death. The donation was used to Center at Third Street and Penn- said. The Sitzler Fund, established “That total is just a little bit by members of the city commis- sylvania Avenue in Holton. by the estate of Holton resident higher than last year,” Riley said, sion prior to the holidays,­ it was Continued to Page 5 The Christmas dinner has Continued to Page 5 Holiday print schedule noted The Holton Recorder is com- The Holton Recorder office bining its Monday and Wednes- will be closed on both Christmas day editions this week and next Eve and Christmas Day. The of- and will only print one edition fice will also close at noon on both weeks due to the Christmas New Year’s Eve and will be and New Year’s holidays. closed on New Year’s Day. There will be no Wednesday As always, for up-to-the- Recorder editions on Dec. 25 minute local news for Jackson and Jan. 1, due to the holidays. 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HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 2 Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: DISTRICT COURT NEWS PAY CASH Traffic $100 plus court costs. mari­juana, possession of drug Hasty, seeking eviction of de- Gail L. Bennett Jr., Topeka, State of Kansas vs. Rachel parapher­nalia, driving while li- fendant from rental property AND SAVE driv­ing while declared a habitu- L. Johnson, Carbondale, theft; cense cancelled,­ suspended or plus court costs. al violator,­ $228. sen­tenced to 12 months in jail, revoked. Midland Funding L.L.C. 3¢/GAL Pedro Galicia-Serrano, May- suspend­ed; placed on 12 months State of Kansas vs. David A. vs. Rachel McKinney, seeking etta, driving while license can- probation and assessed court Hamuud, Topeka, battery. judgment of $910.51 plus inter- celled, suspended­ or revoked, costs. State of Kansas vs. Zachory est and court costs. $309. State of Kansas vs. Aaron J. L. Downard, Mayetta, domestic Midland Funding L.L.C. 19075 US Hwy. 75, Holton • 785-364-2463 Aron M. Lane, address sealed Koch, Bellevue, Neb., posses- battery, criminal restraint, viola- vs. Rachel McKinney, seeking by court, speeding, $213. sion of mari­juana; sentenced to tion of a protective­ order, endan- judgment of $901.61 plus inter- six months in jail, suspended; gering a child. est and court costs. placed on 12 months probation State of Kansas vs. Steven G. Criminal and assessed court costs. Thorne, Holton, aggravated do- Dispositions Filed mestic battery, domestic battery. Small Claims State of Kansas vs. Holly State of Kansas vs. Julio Dispositions J. Tay­lor, Topeka, aggravated Hernan­do, Holton, interfer- Karl F. Schwarz vs. Kevin failure to appear;­ sentenced to ence with law enforcement-­ Limited Civil Keehn, sought judgment of seven months imprisonment­ and obstruction of official duty, Dispositions $4,000 plus interest­ and court assessed court costs. driving without a valid driver’s Autovest L.L.C. vs. Miranda costs; granted judg­ment of State of Kansas vs. Janelle R. license, no proof of insurance. Twombly, sought judgment of $4,082.50 plus interest and court Masquat, Mayetta, possession of State of Kansas vs. Robert $6,076.47 plus interest and court costs. methamphetamine; sentenced to E. Gibson,­ Topeka, possession costs; granted. 13 months imprisonment, sus- of ampheta­mine, possession of Jackson Farmers Inc. vs. Ber- pended; placed on 12 months pro- marijuana, possession­ of drug nard A. Zeltner, sought judg- Domestic bation and assessed court costs. paraphernalia, no proof of insur- ment of $1,525.75 plus interest Filed State of Kansas vs. Michael T. ance, defective head lamps. and court costs; granted. In the matter of the marriage Belaire-Serna, Topeka, interfer- State of Kansas vs. Elizabeth Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. of Laura B. Hughes and Alfredo ence with law enforcement-ob- K. Kunard, Lawrence, posses- vs. Annetta L. Browning, sought A. Ibarra, seeking divorce. struction of official duty, fleeing sion of methamphetamine, pos- judg­ment of $3,551.96 plus in- or attempting to elude a police session of marijuana, possession terest and court costs; granted. officer; sentenced to 12 months of drug para­phernalia. Filed Marriage in jail, suspended; placed on State of Kansas vs. Todd C. Portfolio Recovery Associ- six months probation and fined Moore, Topeka, possession of ates L.L.C. vs. Brandon Dekat, Licenses seeking judgment of $904.03 Alexander K. Deiter, 25, To- plus interest and court costs. peka Several arrests noted Valerie Knight vs. Bruce Jessie N. Fuqua, 28, Mayetta The Jackson County Sheriff’s rested on charges of domestic Office has reported the follow- battery and criminal restraint. Police Calls ing arrests: n On Dec. 15, Vickie Zeit, n On Dec. 12, Bailey Raby, 63, Denton, was arrested on a The following calls were han- n 5:34 a.m. Dec. 1, 400 block of 22, Independence, was arrest- warrant on three charges of vio- dled in recent days by the Holton Wisconsin Avenue, EMS assist. ed on a warrant on charges of lation of a protection order. Police Department. Calls included n 3:59 a.m. Dec. 2, 400 block of criminal damage to property, n On Dec. 15, Jarad Pressler, eight area checks at Prairie Lake Arizona Avenue, citizen assist. burglary, theft, criminal posses- 41, Topeka, was arrested on a and six area checks at the Holton n 10:52 a.m. Dec. 2, 100 block sion of a weapon by a felon and charge of driving while license Industrial Park. of New Jersey Avenue, suspect ar- criminal discharge of a firearm. cancelled, suspended or re- n 10:49 a.m. Nov. 26, 100 block rested on a charge of driving with- n Casey Patterson On Dec. 13, Laurie Sharp- voked. of Karen Drive, animal control. out a license.­ 521 Arizona n n 3:37 p.m. Nov. 26, 400 block n 11:38 a.m. Dec. 2, funeral es­ Holton, KS nack, 54, Topeka, was arrested On Dec. 15, Annie Potts, (785) 364-2111 on charges of driving while de- 36, Mayetta, was arrested on a of South Arizona Avenue, non-in- cort. jury accident. n 6:33 p.m. Dec. 2, Fourth clared a habitual violator, illegal criminal warrant on a charge of n registration, display of a plate failure to appear. 5:39 p.m. Nov. 26, 600 block Street at Arizona Avenue, motorist not assigned, driving while li- n On Dec. 16, Wade Wilson, of East Fourth Street, EMS assist. assist. n 3:43 a.m. Nov. 27, 200 block n 1:10 a.m. Dec. 3, Eighth cense cancelled, suspended or 30, Winchester, was arrested on of South Arizona Avenue, alarm. Street at Kansas Avenue, criminal revoked and no liability insur- a traffic warrant on a charge of n 4:31 p.m. Nov. 27, Ninth damage to property. ance. failure to appear. n n n Street at Arizona Avenue, traffic 6:46 a.m. Dec. 3, 800 block of On Dec. 14, Zane John- On Dec. 16, Kevin Schif, problem. West Third Street, citizen assist. son, 25, Topeka, was arrested 57, Topeka, was arrested on a n 5:18 p.m. Nov. 27, 100 block n 9:11 a.m. Dec. 3, 100 block of on two Shawnee County traffic traffic warrant on a charge of of West Second Street, welfare East Fourth Street, citizen assist. warrants on charges of failure to failure to appear. check. n 11:01 a.m. Dec. 3, funeral es­ appear and on a charge of driv- n On Dec. 16, Amanda Mad- n 6:29 p.m. Nov. 27, 500 block cort. ing while license cancelled, sus- ison, 38, Topeka, was arrested of Vermont Avenue, theft. n 11:31 p.m. Dec. 3, 500 block pended or revoked. on a traffic warrant on a charge n 12:30 a.m. Nov. 28, 100 block of West Fourth Street, disturbance. n On Dec. 14, Heather Glass, of failure to appear. of South Arizona Avenue, suspi- n 10:18 a.m. Dec. 4, 800 block 41, Topeka, was arrested on two n On Dec. 17, Rae Conley, 44, cious activity. of West Third Street, EMS assist. traffic warrants on charges of Topeka, was arrested on charges n 11:09 a.m. Nov. 28, 400 block n 1:38 p.m. Dec. 4, funeral es- failure to appear. of theft, criminal trespass and of Arizona Avenue, animal con- cort. n trol. n 2:10 p.m. Dec. 4, 400 block On Dec. 14, Zachory driving while license cancelled, n Downard, 24, Mayetta, was ar- suspended or revoked. 1:11 p.m. Nov. 28, 400 block of Kansas Avenue, suspicious ac- of Arizona Avenue, gas drive-off. tivity. n 1:15 p.m. Nov. 28, 1000 n 5:16 p.m. Dec. 4, 300 block of block of New Jersey Avenue, dis- South Arizona Avenue, suspicious Accidents noted in county turbance. activity. n 3:17 p.m. Nov. 28, 600 block n 9:54 a.m. Dec. 5, 400 block of CHRISTMAS The Jackson County Sheriff’s than $1,000. It was towed from of Ohio Avenue, served civil pro- Kansas Avenue, citizen assist. Office has reported the follow- the scene. n n cess. 11:57 a.m. Dec. 5, 900 block TREE PICK UP ing accidents, which included At 1 a.m. on Nov. 24, Tonya n 6:44 p.m. Nov. 28, 400 block of New York Avenue, two minors nine involving deer in the road: Cragg, 48, Topeka, was travel- The City of Holton will pick up discarded th of South Arizona Avenue, suspi- in possession of tobacco. n At 11:39 p.m. on Nov. 5, ing east on 150 Road when her cious activity. n 7:40 p.m. Dec. 5, 400 block Christmas trees from Jan. 2 − Jan. 7, 2020. William Schmalstieg, 21, Ef- vehicle struck a deer near Q4 n 4:50 a.m. Nov. 29, 100 block of Arizona Avenue, motorist assist. Please have your tree out to the curb fingham, was traveling east on Road. Cragg’s 2015 Ford sus- of Arizona Avenue, recovered sto- n 8:57 p.m. Dec. 5, 500 block of or street edge by 7:00 a.m. on these days. 142nd Road near W Road when tained damage to its front bum- len vehicle. Vermont Avenue, non-injury acci­ Trees must not have any tinsel or decorations. his vehicle struck a deer in the per and hood that was listed at n 5:30 a.m. Nov. 29, 100 block dent. road. more than $1,000. It was towed of Arizona Avenue, suspect arrest- Only Christmas trees will be picked up. No brush, leaves or trash will be picked up at this time. Schmalstieg’s 2016 Chevro- from the scene. ed on charges including possession Continued to Page 5 let sustained damage to its front n At 5:43 p.m. on Nov. 27, of stolen property. bumper, hood and front right Walker Degenhardt, 24, Holton, n 11 a.m. Nov. 29, 400 block of Arizona Avenue, gas drive-off. and left quarter panels that was was traveling east on K-16 near n listed at more than $1,000. F Road when his vehicle struck 10:28 p.m. Nov. 29, 100 block n At 6:13 a.m. on Nov. 9, Kil- a deer in the road. Degenhardt’s of Arizona Avenue, non-injury lian O’Connor, 18, Holton, was 2006 Dodge sustained damage accident.­ n 8:10 a.m. Nov. 30, 400 block traveling east on Kansas High- to its front bumper and hood that of Kansas Avenue, EMS assist. way 16 near S Road when his was listed at more than $1,000. n 8:24 a.m. Nov. 30, 600 block vehicle left the road on the north It was towed from the scene. n of Wisconsin Avenue, disturbance. side and overturned. At 6:10 p.m. on Nov. 28, n 11:39 a.m. Nov. 30, Fourth O’Connor’s 1998 Ford sus- Bryan Davidson, 56, Wymore, Street at Arizona Avenue, animal tained damage to its front bum- Neb., was traveling north on th control. per, left side and front right U.S. 75 near 330 Road when n 1:18 p.m. Nov. 30, 800 block quarter panel that was listed at his 2017 Honda struck a deer in of West Third Street, EMS assist. more than $1,000. It was towed the road. n 5:35 p.m. Nov. 30, 800 block from the scene. Davidson’s Honda sustained of Pennsylvania Avenue, theft. n At 3:29 p.m. on Nov. 9, damage to its front bumper that n 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Third Colleen Reamer, 64, Delia, was listed at more than $1,000. Street at Nebraska Avenue, non- was traveling north on G Road It was towed from the scene. injury accident.­ near 182nd Road when her ve- hicle struck a deer in the road. Reamer’s 2012 Ford sustained damage to its front bumper and front right quarter panel that was SHINN APPRAISALS listed at more than $1,000. n Specializing in Agricultural and Commercial Appraisals for At 8:06 p.m. on Nov. 18, financing, estate planning, purchase or sale of real estate. Steven Bowen, 47, Valley Falls, was traveling west on Kansas Certified General Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska. Highway 116 near W Road when Ray J. Shinn his 2000 Buick struck a deer in [email protected] the road. Bowen’s Buick sus- tained damage to its left side that 785-294-1514 or 785-336-3325 was listed at more than $1,000. Web Site: www.shinnappraisals.com n At 6 p.m. on Nov. 18, Deza- ree Harding, 46, Holton, was driving east on K-16 near R4 Road when her vehicle struck a deer in the road. Harding’s 2011 Chevrolet sustained damage to its front bumper and hood that was listed at more than $1,000. n At 6:05 p.m. on Nov. 20, Melanie Jones, 25, Hoyt, was traveling west on 110th Road near T2 Road when her vehicle struck a deer in the road. Jones’ 2016 Kia sustained damage to its front left quarter panel and left side that was list- ed at more than $1,000. n At 5:25 p.m. on Nov. 22, Megan Bucher, 25, Wichita, was traveling north on U.S. Highway 75 near 286th Road when her ve- hicle left the road to the east due to a slick spot in the road. Bucher’s 2007 Honda sus- tained damage to its front bum- per and front right and left quar- ter panels that was listed at more HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 3 Schmidt recognized as nation’s

prisoners at the local jail has 5 Years Ago more than double anticipated Outstanding Attorney General Week of Dec. 22-28, 2014 revenues for 1994, according to ansas Attorney General Members of the Holton VFW Sheriff Phil McManigal. K Post 1367 Men’s Auxiliary re- Derek Schmidt has been recog- Members of Holton’s city nized as the nation’s Outstanding cently delivered baskets of fruit commission and Rural Water and snacks to homes of local Attorney General for 2019, it has District No. 3 in Jackson Coun- been announced. veterans, as well as veterans ty edged closer Monday night, living at Vintage Park, Medi- Schmidt was recently present- Dec. 19, to formalizing a rela- ed with the prestigious Kelley- calodges Jackson County, The Blast tionship that will construct and Pines and Glenn Moore Mead- Wyman Award by the nation’s operate a water treatment plant state and territory attorneys gen- ows. Among those delivering From The Past at Banner Creek Reservoir, it baskets were Gary Sawyer, Ber- eral. The award, which is the top was reported. The discussion honor bestowed by the National nie Hennis, Hal Cochren, Eric focused on creation of the um- Hallauer and Larry Savage. Association of Attorneys General brella organization and possible (NAAG), honors a state or terri- At the recent Ottawa wrestling sites for the facility. dual, Holton High School’s tory attorney general for his or Workers used an interlocking her professional contributions to team took second place. Lead- process and special staples to ing the charge for the Wildcats the office and the role of - attor help keep floorboards in place neys general nationwide. were Lucas Lovvorn, Tyler during installation in the new Price, Justin Rieschick and Na- The award was present- Holton High School gym re- ed to Schmidt at a dinner in than Shields, who were all un- cently. According to Holton Ac- defeated in the action. Lovvorn Washington D.C., during the an- tivities Director Rich Bechard, nual meeting of the national as- and Shields also won four of the gym is close to completion their matches by pin. sociation. The group recognized and should be complete by Jan. Schmidt’s leadership both in For Jackson Heights High 31, when Holton meets Royal Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt (shown at School, the final boys basket- Kansas and nationally in com- left) accepts the Kelley-Wyman Outstanding Attorney Valley on the court. bating elder abuse and human ball game before the Christmas General Award from Montana Attorney General Tim Fox holiday break ended with a stel- 50 Years Ago trafficking, strengthening the (at right), incoming president of the National Association lar fourth quarter performance professionalism of the office of of Attorneys General. Submitted photo against Oskaloosa. Zane Rich- Week of Dec. 22-28, 1969 attorney general and promoting The Native American Stu- civil discourse and bipartisan co- mer Michigan Attorney General The annual recipient is some- ter and Wyatt Olberding com- Frank Kelley and former New times informally referred to as bined for 40 of the team’s 68 dent Organization of Mayetta is operation. opening a community library, it “I am greatly honored to re- Hampshire Attorney General the Attorney General Of The points, as the Cobras defeated Louis Wyman. Year. the Bears 68-41. has been reported. The library ceive this recognition from my is located in the community colleagues nationwide,” Schmidt This week’s “Blast building on the Potawatomi said. “And of course, I am hon- 10 Years Ago From The Past” is Pow-Wow grounds in Mayetta. ored every day to be able to serve Week of Dec. 22-28, 2009 from the engagement It will be open to all Mayetta, the citizens of Kansas.” Holton American Legion Post #44 Royal Valley high School announcement of a Hoyt and surrounding area stu- Schmidt was nominated for the head wrestling coach Dennis Holton couple from dents. award by Idaho Attorney General Switzky recently notched his 1970. The Food Stamp Program Lawrence Wasden and Iowa 300th career dual victory as a Be the first to iden- will open in Jackson County Attorney General Tom Miller. GUN SHOW wrestling coach, it was report- tify her by calling The on Feb. 3, 1970, it has been “Kansas Attorney General Saturday, Jan. 4th • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ed. Switzky is now in his fifth Holton Recorder at announced. This is a new pro- Derek Schmidt has served the Sunday, Jan. 5th • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. year at Royal Valley. 785-364-3141 and re- gram for the county, and Irvin people of Kansas, as well as Dale Scheidegger of the Vet- ceive a coupon for a Cantrall, director of the Jack- the NAAG community, well NE KS Heritage Center erans of Foreign Wars (VFW) FREE Sonic Blast! son County Department of over the course of his tenure,” (New Fairgrounds – 1 1/2 mile south of Holton, KS on 75 Hwy.) recently presented Royal Val- Last week’s “Blast Social Welfare, described it as the two attorneys general wrote Public Invited • $5 Admission ley High School student Riley From The Past” fea- “just like a new business.” in their nomination letter. “His Sorden with first place honors tured Mike McMani- The Christmas decorations at leadership to our organization Active Duty Military & Under 14 – FREE in the local Voice of Democ- gal, who were cor- the home of Ralph Anderson and his dedication to protecting (Under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult) racy essay contest. Morgan rectly identified first by in Holton were awarded first vulnerable citizens make him a Dealer Display Area – 8-ft. Frontage • $30 for Both Days Hammes of RVHS received Bruce Shaw. Winners place in the general classifica- deserving recipient of the Kelley- For reservations contact: Duane Clemons – (785) 383-3237 third place at the Jackson may pick up their Sonic tion of the Holton Chamber of Wyman Award.” Advertising paid in part by Jackson County Tourism. County level, and Ashley Ri- coupon at The Holton Commerce’s outdoor decora- Schmidt served as president of belin, also of RVHS, was also Recorder office. tion contest. A lighted Bible in the national association during its a participant. the yard of Evelyn Carnahan 2017-2018 term, focusing partic- and Virginia Zibell of Holton It was a white Christmas pital personnel will enter the ularly on efforts to combat elder for Jackson County residents was first in the religious clas- abuse. Schmidt is the second- new year working on some sification. this year, as many parts of the new projects and changes in longest serving attorney general county received more than Second place winner in the in Kansas history. He was first the hospital’s floor plan, it has general classification was a foot of snow on Christmas been reported. One of the new elected Kansas attorney general Eve and Christmas Day. Some George Lierz and third place in 2010 and reelected in 2014 and FOSTER FORD, INC. programs that will eventually winner was Harold Knouft. Hwy. 75 • Holton, KS 66436 • 785-364-4646 snow drifts were up to five feet be implemented at the hospital 2018. In 2018, he received more deep, it was reported. Second prize in the religious votes than any other candidate www.fosterfordinc.com is a Medical/Health Career Ex- class was awarded to Hugh Cory Keehn, a junior at Jack- ploring program, according to for attorney general in Kansas son Heights High School, has Law and third to Jerome Dol- history. HCH Administrator Jim Fair- sky. been nominated for the inau- child. This program will allow The award is named for for- gural KSHSAA Spirit of Sport participants to hear speakers award, it has been reported. on various aspects of the health Keehn, despite being diagnosed care profession. HOLIDAY HOURS with cancer at age 15, reached The best of the Christmas MENTAL HEALTH many athletic milestones, in- light displays in Holton have cluding helping the Cobras to been chosen. The top winners MATTERS We will be closed all day a state runner-up finish in class in the residential and business 2A. He is also an honor roll Presented by st categories will get a rebate on Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center on Wednesday, Jan. 1 student at JHHS, and received their electric bills. First place a plaque for the award that will in the residential lighting cat- Thanks for a great year! hang in the halls of the high egory went to the home of Tim HOLIDAY HUSTLE & BUSTLE school. and Norma Little, while sec- ANTICS GOT YOU DOWN? We look forward to serving you in 2020! 15 Years Ago ond place went to Cheryl and Howard Larson. First, second You’re not alone! Holiday stress can affect us all in Week of Dec. 22-28, 2004 and third places in the business It is well known that Mon- category went to Ginger Snips, different ways. Whether it’s financial stress, family arch butterflies travel thou- Lasting Impressions and Jan’s drama, work antics or any other number of sands of miles in their annual Ladies Apparel, respectively. holiday-related crises that put you in a “Bah! migrations. However, to have Humbug!” mood, we are here for you. concrete proof of that flight 25 Years Ago by the wispy butterflies is “in- We have been providing continuous outpatient Week of Dec. 22-28, 1994 mental healthcare in the region since 1963. Please credible,” said Elaine Nielson, Crime does pay – at least, it principal at Central Elemen- did this year for the Jackson call our office to schedule an appointment with one tary School in Holton. Nielson County Sheriff’s Department. of our trusted counselors. We are always available! recently received notice that a During the past year, the crimes Call our crisis number at . butterfly tagged by Holton fifth of other people in other coun- (785) 742-3666 graders on Sept. 16, 2002, was ties has been a boon for the OFFERING HOPE FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW. identified in El Rosario, Mexico Jackson County jail. Revenues KANZA Mental Health & Guidance Center on March 2, 2004. from housing out-of-county 510 Kansas Avenue, Holton, KS 66436 • (785) 364-4536 • www.kanzamhgc.org Holton Community Hos- HOLTON______RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 4 ISERN: Writing the global history of wheat By Tom Isern of American Agriculture, edited In a previous column, I made by the great agriculturalist of the case for what we might call Cornell University, Liberty the revenge of the farm boys — Hyde Bailey. how, as a farm boy gone bad into The authors of the chapter on a c a d e m i c wheat in the Cyclopedia (1907) life, I have declared that wheat was “a plant now signed of vast economic importance, on to write widely distributed over the a state-of- civilized world and having a t h e - f i e l d history coincident with that of history of the human race.” agriculture It is disconcerting thus to on the Great learn that I am going to write the Plains. history of the civilized world in My stu­ 8,000 words. dents, of I need a plan. A plan that will c o u r s e , reach back to the emergence think I am of wheat during the Neolithic old enough Revolution some 10,000 years to write the whole thing from ago but also encompass its personal memory. current status as one of the big Now the other shoe drops. three cereal grains of the world, I have signed a contract with raised more extensively than Oxford University Press to any other crop. deliver a lengthy chapter Being Lutheran, then, I for the Oxford Handbook of decided to make three main Agricultural History. points. First, wheat was the crop The last time I did something by which agricultural peoples, like this was when I was the in the ages of empire, colonized only American writing for the the temperate zones of the earth. Oxford environmental history My own great-grandparents of New Zealand. were participants in this, but CHRISTMAS: The birth of Jesus With no intent of humor, the they were aspirational kin to editors assigned me the chapter wheat-raising settlers around on pests and weeds. the world. bout that time, Caesar Augustus or- for every one worldwide: A Savior has just been This time I got the ideal Second, wheat-farming dered a census to be taken throughout born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah. draw: a chapter on the history settlers established wheat belts, of wheat, global in scope. It is a the great cereal production the Empire. This was the first census This is what you are to look for: a baby wrapped reach for me, as my home base centers of the world, whenA Quirinius was the governor of Syria. in a blanket and lying in a manger.’’ is the Great Plains of the United with commodity cultures States, but I also have done characteristic of the enterprise. Everyone had to travel to his hometown to be At once the angel was joined by a huge an- work in Canada, Australia and There emerged technologies, accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galile- gelic choir singing God’s praises: “Glory to God New Zealand. customs, organizations, and an town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, in the heavenly heights; Peace to all men and Going back to the origins of vocabulary that defined work and wheat in the Fertile Crescent, life. Nothing better symbolizes David’s hometown, for the census. women on earth who please Him.’’ and spreading out to the wheat the idea of a commodity culture As a descendant of David, Joseph had to go As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the belts of Russia, South Africa, than the oldtime threshing ring. Argentina and so on — there’s Third, we have to deal with there. He went with Mary, his fiancee, who was shepherds talked it over. “Let’s get over to Beth- the challenge. the record of wheat farming in with child. lehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves Which has to be well met, relation to the environment. While they were there, the time came for her to what God has revealed to us.’’ because it is Oxford, after all, In recent memory, given the and a landmark work. “Oxford Dust Bowl of the 1930s in the give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, handbooks,” I am admonished United States and the compa­ She wrapped Him in a blanket and laid Him in and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was by the house editors, “are rable disaster of the 1950s in envisioned to have long shelf the Soviet Union, the record is a manger, because there was no room for them believing. They told everyone they met what the lives.” It is another one of those not good. What is needed is a at the Inn. angels had said about this child. All who heard state-of-the-field things, meant longer look, spanning centuries, There were shepherds camping in the vicin- the shepherds were impressed. to define and shape the subject. explaining why wheat culture Now, this is not my first rodeo persists in what people often, ity. They had set night watches over their sheep. Mary kept all these things to herself, holding (if I may mix metaphors) in the disparagingly, refer to as Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and them dear, deep within herself. The shepherds history of wheat farming. My “marginal lands.” first two books, way back in the “A history coincident with God’s glory blazed around them. They were ter- returned, glorifying and praising God for every- last century, were devoted to the that of the human race.” This rified. thing they had heard and seen. It turned out ex- history of custom combining should be easy, right? The angel said, “Do not be afraid. I’m here to actly the way they had been told! and the history of harvesting and Note: Tom Isern is a professor threshing in the age of steam. of history at North Dakota State announce a great and joyful event that is meant ---Luke 2:1-20 Nevertheless, to get a handle University and co-author of the quickly on the larger subject, I Plains Folk column. ______turned to the massive Cyclopedia Congressional term limits would HAMILTON: Good civil servants inspire confidence change national politics for the better By Lee H. Hamilton vants: We have them. By and very people he has to depend on nior advisor for the Indiana Something col- look ridiculous. I agree Not long ago, I was in a meet- large, this country is served by to move his programs forward. University Center on Repre- umnist Lee Ham- OPINION that Trump is his own ing to talk about a public policy an extremely professional and In the face of the many chal- sentative Government; a distin- ilton wrote in his worst enemy most of issue. It was dedicated group of public em- lenges we confront, the profes- guished scholar at the IU Ham- column published on the time. c o m p l e x , ployees. sionalism, talent and compe- ilton Lugar School of Global this page in this issue What if Trump is and as we Which is why I’ve never tence of our civil servants mat- and International Studies; and piqued my interest. just a product of the disrespect- considered shared the contempt and out- ter. We’ve been fortunate: many a professor of practice at the Hamilton, a career politician, ful times we live in? the vari- right hostility toward federal of them have withstood attacks IU O’Neill School of Public and wrote that President Donald The dueling 24/7 TV opinion ous angles bureaucrats that is so often ex- on themselves and the systems Environmental Affairs. He was Trump “seems to enjoy’’ attack- shows of FOX and CNN are I thought pressed in the public arena these they depend on for support. So a member of the U.S. House of ing cabinet officials and civil prime examples of political par- about what days. far. Representatives for 34 years. service employees publicly and ty-first propaganda machines at it would They deal with very tough Note: Lee Hamilton is a se- that seems counter-productive their worst. TV political opinion take to trans- problems and they’re usually since these are “the very same shows should include the words late talk into good at what they do. They just people he has to depend on to “commentary’’ or “opinion’’ on change on don’t toot their own horns about move his programs forward.’’ the TV screens at all times. It’s the ground. it. When President Trump says too easy for people to confuse I wasn’t an- This was on full display in or writes something negative TV news with TV opinion. alyzing the the recent House Intelligence about a cabinet official or a civil It’s also becoming more and politics of it. I was focused on Committee hearings on im- service employee, it’s usually in more difficult to find objec- the types of people who’d have peachment. As New York Times response to something negative tive national news reporting in to roll up their sleeves. columnist David Brooks put it that’s already been said or writ- newspapers since The Associ- What I came away with was recently, the civil servant wit- ten about him by the cabinet of- ated Press - that last real bas- a list of skills, none of them nesses answering questions ficial or civil service employee. tion of objective national news unusual, but all of them vital inspired a lot more confidence Somewhere along the line in reporting – is now apparently to getting things done in the in- than the elected officials who the last 20 years or so, it has owned with Democratic Party creasingly complicated world were asking them. become not only acceptable in money and the political activ- that government faces. He went on to quote politi- the United States, but encour- ist owners are proud to blatantly It was a long list, including cal scientist Hugh Heclo, “It is aged by the national media ma- show their biases at the expense everything from a legislative when you deal with someone chines now owned by political of journalism credibility. draftsman to lawyers and bud- who does not perform in a pro- activists, to blatantly disrespect Whatever happened to agree- get experts to subject-matter ex- fessional manner that you learn the office of the presidency and ing to disagreeing in politics perts, engineers, businesspeople to appreciate those who do.’’ the sitting president. That’s bad while still being friends? Get- and public relations experts. This doesn’t mean that there for our country, in my view, and ting rich in national politics, it My point is that to make our aren’t some bad apples within something’s got to give. seems, is the end game these system and this country work, the bureaucracy. There always While some previous presi- days – unless you’re President we need experts and compe- are, but they’re rare. dents handled the barrage of Trump. tent bureaucrats to deal with the Attacking cabinet officials assaults from all sides – from U.S. Presidents can only serve problems that come cascading and civil service employees even their own staffers – better two, four-year terms of office. down on government publicly, the way President and more discreetly, that is not Similar term limits should be set And here’s what I can tell Donald Trump seems to enjoy Trump’s style. What results are for the U.S. House of Represen- you, after decades of close doing, seems counter-produc- “they say, he says’’ exchanges tatives and U.S. Senate. contact with federal civil ser- tive. These are, after all, the that escalate until both sides David Powls

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Photo courtesy of Kori Anderson The fund has grown over ery, all of Topeka. the years through private dona- Memorial services will be tions, the last two received in held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27 2009 — memorial contribu- at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home n County commission... tions of $10,000 from the es­tate in Hoyt. A rosary will be prayed of Mildred Francis and more at 10 a.m. Friday­ with visitation Continued from Page 1 side of the reservoir on Oct. 15. than $32,000 from the estate following until service time. of Charles “Shannon” Zibell. Burial will follow in Shipshee In other business, according to * Met in executive session for the approved minutes from Dec. 20 minutes with Belveal and Peek As of Dec. 16, the fund had Cemetery west of Mayetta. $142,067.08, up from its balance Holton Recorder 12/23/19 9, the commission: to discuss a matter of attorney/cli- * Heard a weekly report from ent privilege. No action was taken of $141,126.63 on Nov, 27, 2018, Scott Kieffaber, noxious weed back in open session. according to White’s report. and environmental services direc- * Met with Dave Snyder, repre- The fund includes monies Hosting charges tor. Kieffaber recently purchased senting Friends of Linscott Park, deposit­ed into two certificates three chemical sprayers for the who submitted before and after of deposit, or CDs, and a money connected to department for the public to use, photos of recent improvements market account at Denison State and he said he would like to build made to the park. Bank and a CD at GNBank, the fatality accident a lean-to type structure to store * Received an update from report stated. them. The commissioners gave Jackson County Clerk Kathy Individuals may make dona- A Hiawatha man was arrest- their approval for the plan. Mick on IT upgrades being made tions to the Sitzler Fund, it was ed Fri­day in connection with a * Met in executive session for at the courthouse. reported. For information about November accident that resulted 20 minutes with County Coun- * Received an email from Rod- donating to the fund, contact in the death of a Hiawatha teen selor Alex Belveal and Deputy ney Stadel stating concerns over Dennis White at 364-3971. and injuries to four others, ac- County Clerk Tara Peek to dis- roads in the southern part of county. cording to Brown County Sher- cuss a matter of attorney/client * Signed a request and petition iff John Merchant. privilege. No action was taken to allow Telcom Construction to Kyle White, 26, was arrested back in open session. occupy a county right-of-way at Fri­day on a Brown County war- * Received a phone call from T Road to install a copper cable. rant on charges of unlawfully Barbara Bausch informing the * Signed payroll change no- hosting minors and eight counts commissioners that the Mayetta tices for Scott Strathman, intro- of furnishing alcoholic­ liquor Senior Citizens group is disband- ductory complete with the road to a minor, Sheriff Mer­chant ing and no longer needs funding. and bridge department, Darlene said. White was booked into the * Met with Lu Griffiths, Ban- Selley, length of service increase Brown County Jail but later re­ ner Creek Reservoir director, who as a noxious weed employee, and leased on bond. reported that Holton High School William Miller, discharged from The investigation leading to will be having its 2020 cross the sheriff’s office. White’s arrest, conducted by country meet on the south side of * Adjourned the meeting at Mer­chant’s office and Brown the reservoir on Sept. 10 and that 4:20 p.m. All three commission- County At­torney Kevin Hill, be- it will host regionals on the north ers were present. gan immediately­ following the Nov. 17 accident west of Hia- n Police Calls... watha that resulted in the death of Ian Miller, 16, of Hiawatha. Continued from Page 2 n 8:31 a.m. Dec. 8, 600 block of Miller was a passenger in n 9 p.m. Dec. 5, 500 block of Ohio Avenue, animal control. a 2010 Toyota Corolla driven Ver­mont Avenue, suspect arrested n 2:43 p.m. Dec. 8, 300 block of that night by Andrew Kreek, 17, on a charge of driving under the Topeka Avenue, animal control. also of Hiawatha. According to influ­ence. n 3:46 p.m. Dec. 8, 100 block of a Kansas Highway Pa­trol re- n 1:12 a.m. Dec. 6, 100 block of Karen Drive, animal control. Arizona Avenue, counterfeit bill. n 4:17 p.m. Dec. 8, 700 block port, Kreek was driving the car n at a high rate of speed when the 2:47 p.m. Dec. 6, 400 block of of New Jersey Avenue, animal con- Arizona Avenue, staff assist. trol. accident­ occurred. n n The KHP report stated that 3:27 p.m. Dec. 6, 100 block of 11:05 a.m. Dec. 9, 600 block Miller was pronounced dead at Vermont Avenue, citizen assist. of West Fifth Street, animal control. n 7:15 p.m. Dec. 6, 100 block of n 11:44 a.m. Dec. 9, 600 block of the scene of the accident. Kreek Karen Drive, animal control. New York Avenue, animal control. and three others — Gabriel Cor- n 10:46 p.m. Dec. 6, 500 block n 12:06 p.m. Dec. 9, 300 block of bett, 18, Navaeh Dishmang, 15, of West Fourth Street, disturbance. Pennsylvania Avenue, EMS assist. and Andrew T. Woods, 19, all n 6:35 a.m. Dec. 7, 400 block of n 4:19 p.m. Dec. 9, 100 block of of Hiawatha — suf­fered vary- Arizona Avenue, gas drive-off. East Fourth Street, suspect arrested ing degrees of injury in the ac- n 1:07 p.m. Dec. 7, 200 block of on a charge of aggravated battery. cident, it was reported. Lincoln Avenue, EMS assist. n 4:39 p.m. Dec. 10, 100 block n 2:26 p.m. Dec. 7, 100 block of of Karen Drive, animal control. South Pennsylvania Avenue, suspi­ n 5:10 p.m. Dec. 10, Fourth Obituary guideline cious activity. Street at Arizona Avenue, motorist When submitting obituar- n 3:37 p.m. Dec. 7, 200 block of assist. Lincoln Avenue, welfare check. n 5:57 a.m. Dec. 11, 300 block ies to be printed in The Holton n Recorder, we request that obitu- 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Holton Town of West Eighth Street, tag for tow. Square, parade escort. n 3:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Karen aries are sent by the mortuary n or funeral home han­dling the 9:51 p.m. Dec. 7, Seventh Drive at Marilyn Drive, animal funeral arrangements. Have the Street at Ohio Avenue, disturbance. control. mortuary or funeral home con- tact us at (785) 364-3141.

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 HOLTON______RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 6 SPORTS Monday Panther boys take 4-0 record into Christmas break By Ali Holcomb 0 2-2 2, Hrencher 1 0-0 2, K. The Royal Valley boys and Madsen 0 1-3 1. Totals 14 1 7- girls basketball teams entered 10 38. Christmas break with victories JV: Hiawatha 55, RV 41 after sweeping Hiawatha at C Team: Hiawatha 31, RV 23 home Thursday in a Big Seven League match-up. ---- The Lady Pan- The RV boys team improved thers defeated the to 4-0 this season after a 61-48 visitingSPORTS Lady Red win over Hiawatha Wednesday on Thurs- Hawks 46-38 and day. The Red Hawks are now are now 2-2 this 2-3 this season. season. Hiawatha “We got out to a good start drops to 2-3. in the first half, and we were “Last night just able to execute our game plan,” represented consis- said RV coach Trent Oliva. “We tent effort at a high level that were able to get some easy bas- causes growth,” RV head coach kets by getting the ball inside, David Boucher said on Friday. and we were able to play more “Hiawatha had all five of their inside-out.” starters back and that posed a The Panthers put up 18 points big challenge for us with their in both the first and second height and Clara Lindstrom at quarters to take a 36-21 led at guard. I thought our post de- half. Hiawatha had 10 points fense and position was solid in the first quarter and 11 in the all night. We played with much second. better composure on the offen- “We played them pretty even sive end.” in the second half,” Coach Oliva The Lady Panthers took a 14- said. “Hiawatha did some nice 3 lead after the first quarter, but things in the second half, and the tables turned in the second we were able to buckle down Wildcats quarter with Hiawatha adding and keep our double-digit lead. 13 points to RV’s two points to They made a couple of runs tangling with knot up the score 16-16 at the at us, but we were able to pull half. away.” Panthers The Panthers then added 12 After the half, RV outscored points out of the locker room in Hiawatha 14-10 in the third Holton senior Kinleigh the third quarter, and Hiawatha quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Rhodd (No. 25 in the answered with six points. In Red Hawks had 17 points over dark jersey) goes up for the final eight minutes, RV had RV’s 11 points. a shot against Royal Val- 18 points and Hiawatha had 16 Sophomore Nahcs Wahwas- ley last Tuesday evening points to bring about the final suck had 21 points for the Pan- with three Lady Panthers score. thers followed by sophomore defending. Those shown The Panthers were led by Brady Klotz with 16 and senior left to right are, senior junior Halina Williamson who Komesh Spoonhunter with 12. had 16 points, including one The RV boys enter Christmas Jenna Elmer (No. 4), ju- three-pointer. Freshman Kenney break as the only undefeated nior Halina Williamson Bryan followed with 12 points. team in the Big Seven. (No. 22) and senior Mad- “Halina played a fantastic “The guys have done every- die Saia (No. 3). game all around,” Boucher thing we’ve asked them to,” Holton senior Faith said. “But more importantly, Oliva said. “There’s still some Haussler (No. 12 in the we played together and started things we need to work on and dark jersey at left), con- to show improvement with our get better. We haven’t reached trols the basketball execution as a team.” our goals yet, and we still have against Royal Valley RV: 14-2-12-18 – 46 a lot to strive for, but it’s good to last Tuesday evening as Hiawatha: 3-13-6-16 – 38 go into break 4-0.” Individual statistics RV: 18-18-14-11 – 61 Panther sophomore Sha- RV: Williamson 4 1 5-6 16, Hiawatha: 10-11-10-17 – 48 nokwe Price (No. 14 in Bryan 3 1 3-4 12, Saia 2 4-5 8, Individual statistics the white jersey) applies Price 1 1-4 3, Albright 0 1 0-1 RV: Wahwassuck 6 1 6-9 21, defensive pressure. 3, Elmer 1 0-0 2, Joslin 1 0-1 2. Klotz 7 2-2 16, Spoonhunter 5 2- Photos by Michael Powls Totals 12 3 13-21 46. 3 12, Canady 2 1 0-0 7, Thomas Hiawatha: Pierce 4 1 1-2 12, 0 3-5 3, Neuner 0 2-2 2. Totals ------S. Madsen 5 0-0 10, Lierz 2 3-3 20 2 15-21 61. For more local sports, 7, Lindstrom 2 0-0 4, Leupold Continued to Page 7 please turn to Page 15. Cobras split with Ravens n Kylie Dohl third JH girl to top 1,000 points By Brian Sanders alumna Deatra Wheeler, who two-point shot that gave Dohl Jackson Heights High School’s scored a total of 1,127 points her 1,000th career point — and Cobra varsity basketball teams in her high school career. The held the Ravens to five points in went into the holiday break next-highest total belongs to the final frame. after splitting their 2019-20 1995 graduate Suzanne Bentley, In addition to Dohl’s 20 home opener Thursday against who racked up a total of 1,093 points, Cobra junior Amaya Maur Hill-Mount Academy — a points. Kerri VanDonge, a Marlatt added 10. Zoey Stec night that saw one of the Lady 1983 JHHS alumna, scored 995 led MH-MA in scoring with six Cobras reaching a points for Jackson Heights, it points. milestone. was reported. ——— With 20 points in The win boosted the Lady The Cobra boys didn’t have the Lady Cobras’ Cobras’ record to 3-1 in the the same luck as their Lady 53-17 win over MH- Northeast Kansas League (tied Cobra counterparts in the varsity MA that evening, for second with Horton) and nightcap, which saw the Cobras Jackson Heights overall, while the loss dropped losing to the Ravens by a score senior Kylie Dohl MH-MA to 1-3 in the league of 57-21. became the third girl (tied for seventh with ACCHS) The loss drops the Cobras to in the school’s history to score and overall for the season. 2-2 in the NEK League (tied for 1,000 points in her high school The Lady Cobras came out fifth with Pleasant Ridge) and basketball career, according to with a ready offense and a just- overall, while the Ravens stayed Head Coach Dan Shupe. as-ready defense, outscoring the atop the league standings, un­ Dohl’s 1,005-point total after Lady Ravens 15-3 in the first beaten after four outings this Thursday’s win puts her within quarter and powering their way season. reach of the school’s all-time to a 25-7 halftime lead. Heights Continued to Page 7 JH senior Kylie Dohl (No. 3 in dark jersey) is shown above against ACCHS girls basketball scoring record, then went on an 18-5 tear in the recently. Dohl has scored more than 1,000 points in her career, so far. currently held by 1999 JHHS third quarter — including the Photo by Michael Powls Holton Wildcat wrestling team fifth at Clay Center tournament rd The Holton Wildcats wres- Moore (Nickerson) defeated defeated Marc Alfaro (El Do- (Holton) 3 Place Quarterfinals – Chad Bannig (El Dorado) by fall 2:29. tling team traveled to Clay Cen- Gilliland (Holton) by fall 1:54. rado) by fall 0:52. Round 1 – Quentin Kirk (Val- (Valley Center) defeated Collins Round 2 – Huntington 113: Jake Barnes (Holton) Round 2 – Jackson (Holton) ley Center) defeated Gilliland (Holton) sudden victory – 1 3- (Holton) defeated LeRoy Bean ter on Dec. 14 for a tournament, st taking fifth place as a team out 1 Place defeated Wyatt Varner (Clay (Holton) by fall 1:48. 1. (Smoky Valley) by fall 1:50. of 12 teams. Round 2 – Barnes (Holton) Center) by fall 0:51. Round 2 - Gilliland (Holton) Cons. Round 1 – Collins Round 3 – Huntington Team Placings: defeated Mason Bahnmaier Round 3 – Jackson (Holton) defeated Brogan Isley (Nicker- (Holton) defeated Samson Wag- (Holton) defeated Keegan Mc- 1. Hoxie (Perry-Lecompton) by fall 1:48. defeated Justice Gardner son) by decision 6-0. goner (Riley County) by deci- Donald (Clay Center) by major Round 3 – Barnes (Holton) (Smoky Valley) by decision 11- Round 3 – Gilliland (Holton) sion 9-8. decision 13-3. 2. Valley Center st 3. Marysville defeated Nichole Moore (Nick- 7. defeated Isaiah Johnson (Clay Round 1 – Collins (Holton) 1 Place Match – Jack Lott 4. Clay Center erson) by fall 3:56. Round 5 – Drew Bell (Hoxie) Center) by fall 2:00. defeated Peyton Augustine (Sa- (Marysville) defeated Hunting- 5. Holton Round 4 – Barnes (Holton) defeated Jackson (Holton) by Round 4 – Gilliland (Holton) lina South) by fall 3:39. ton (Holton) by fall 0:42. 6. Salina South defeated Tristen Schaefer fall 0:51. defeated Cayden Gilbert (El Round 2 – Collins (Holton) 285: Dustin Chermok (Marysville) by fall 1:03. 3rd Place Match – Carson Dorado) by fall 0:58. received a bye. (Holton) 5th Place 7. Nickerson th 8. Smoky Valley Round 5 – Barnes (Holton) Ochoa (Salina South) defeated Round 5 – Ryan Shaw (Hox- 5 Place Match – Collins Round 1 – Logan McDonald 9. El Dorado defeated Dayton Bell (Hoxie) Jackson (Holton) by major deci- ie) won forfeit. (Holton) defeated Mitchell Root (Clay Center) defeated Cher- 10. Wabaunsee by fall 3:33. sion 10-1. 145: Jayden Fletcher (Perry-Lecompton) by fall 4:53. mok (Holton) by fall 3:16. 120: Lucas Adcock (Holton) 132: Slater Skaggs (Holton) (Holton) 4th Place 170: Tyler Phillips (Holton) Round 2 – Chermok (Holton) 11. Riley County th th 12. Perry-Lecompton 5 Place 6 Place Round 1 – Fletcher (Holton) DNP defeated Gavin Bell (El Dorado) Individual Results: Round 1 – Drew Bretz (Hox- Round 1 – Parker Tholstrup received a bye. Round 2 – Jarin Gomez by decision 7-2. 106: Tucker Gilliland ie) defeated Adcock (Holton) by (Clay Center) defeated Skaggs Round 2 – Fletcher (Holton) (Nickerson) defeated Phillips Round 3 – Kayson Dietz (Sa- (Holton) 4th Place major decision 13-2. (Holton) by fall 5:03 defeated Aslan Kazhimukhanov (Holton) by fall 3:39. lina South) defeated Chermok Round 1 – Gilliland (Holton) Round 2 – Adcock (Holton) Round 3 – Skaggs (Holton) (Perry-Lecompton) by fall 2:42. Round 3 – Brandon Jeffries (Holton) by major decision 10- defeated Marek Boatwright defeated Kai Barton (Marys- received a bye. Round 4 – Fletcher (Holton) (Salina South) defeated Phillips 1. (Wabaunsee) by fall 0:17. ville) by fall 2:28. Round 4 – Grayden Jackson defeated Taylor Dumas (Clay (Holton) by fall 0:34. Round 4 – Tony Caldwell Round 2 – Gilliland (Holton) Round 3 – JR Thelwell (Ri- (Riley County) defeated Skaggs Center) by fall 0:51. Round 4 – Trenton Sheaves (Valley Center) defeated Cher- defeated Brett Paramore (Perry- ley County) defeated Adcock (Holton) by sudden victory-1 Round 5 – Cameron Bowyer (Riley County) defeated Phil- mok (Holton) by fall 1:15. Lecompton) by fall 4:16. (Holton) by decision 10-7. 7-5. (Valley Center) defeated Fletch- lips (Holton) by decision 5-2. Round 5 – Kaleb Parker 5th Place Match – Adcock Round 5 – Skaggs (Holton) er (Holton) by decision 8-7. Round 5 – Shawn Liddle (Marysville) defeated Chermok Round 3 – Gilliland (Holton) rd received a bye. (Holton) defeated Evan Mc- defeated Jett Roberts (El Do- 3 Place Match – Eli (Clay Center) defeated Phillips (Holton) by major decision11- Round 5 – Rhett Koppes Cartney (Valley Center) by de- rado) by fall 3:50. Mumpower (Wabaunsee) de- (Holton) by fall 1:41. 2. cision 6-2. 5th Place Match – Nolan Bevin feated Fletcher (Holton) by fall 220: Jordan Huntington THANKS FOR (Clay Center) defeated Gilliland nd SUBSCRIBING (Holton) by fall 1:13. 126: Cayden Jackson (Valley Center) defeated Skaggs 4:01. (Holton) 2 Place th TO THE HOLTON 3rd Place Match – Gavin (Holton) 4 Place (Holton) by fall 4:36. 160: Conner Collins Round 1 – Huntington Round 1 – Jackson (Holton) 138: Conner Gilliland (Holton) 5th Place (Holton) defeated Collin Scott RECORDER! HOLTON______RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 7 n ACCHS wrestlers Cobras Continued from Page 6 Cobra Head Coach Chris compete at Wamego Brown said his team “played cordia well at times” against the Ravens The ACCHS Tigers wrestling th team competed in a tournament 10 Place – Joel Brown, Ot- but “had long stretches where tawa we just couldn’t score.” The at Wamego on Dec. 7. th The results were as follows: 11 Place – James Eickhoff, Ravens took advantage of those Falls City “stretches,” building a 29-10 Team Placings: th 1. Salina Central, 2. Con- 12 Place – Gavin Arnold, lead at halftime and limiting the Hayden Cobras to single-digit scoring cordia, 3. Ot- th tawa, 4. Abilene, 13 Place – Jonathan Renyer, totals in each frame. Sabetha Junior Colby Doyle led scoring 5. Rossville, 6. rd Nickerson, 7. 3 Place Match for the Cobras with eight points, Rock Creek, 8. *So. Colby Smith (ACCHS) including a pair of treys, and Wamego, 9. Sa- defeated Jr. Isaak Meyer senior Joel Kennedy was cited betha, 10. Chase (Wamego) by fall. by Coach Brown as the Cobras’ 152-Pounds “best player” of the night, with County, 11. st Hayden, 12. ACCHS, 13. Falls 1 Place – Cayman Munson, six points and 11 rebounds. Salina Central Jack Caudle led scoring for the City and 14. Herington nd Individual Results: 2 Place – Dylan Schneider, Ravens with 16 points, followed Nickerson by Abe Siebenmorgen with 11. 113-Pounds rd st 3 Place – Kael Lane, Ottawa The Cobra teams’ first games 1 Place – Zach Archer, Ross- th ville 4 Place – Nathan Brown, after the holiday break will be nd Concordia against Pleasant Ridge at JHHS 2 Place – Liam Sutton, Ot- th tawa 5 Place – Jackson Randles, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, while MH- rd Abilene MA resumes its season the same 3 Place – Jordan Anguish, th Concordia 6 Place – Corey Catron, night with a road trip to Valley th Rossville Falls. 4 Place – Bryson Schlicker, th Sabetha 7 Place – Jace Heckenlively, Girls Scoring th Falls City JHHS 15-10-18-10 53 5 Place – Cooper Wuthnow, th Royal Valley junior Brevin Canady (No. 1 in the white jersey) goes up for a Abilene 8 Place – Cory Owen, Chase shot against Holton last Tuesday at the Panther gym. Holton Wildcats shown MH-MA 3-4-5-5 17 6th Place – Landon Brown, County JHHS: Dohl 5 (1) 7-10 20, 9th Place – Colton Scholz, defending are, left to right, sophomore Reese Holaday (No. 10) and junior Kale Marlatt 5 0-0 10, Brey 2 1-2 5, ACCHS Photo by Michael Powls th ACCHS Purcell (No. 5) Hutfles 2 0-0 4, Roles 2 0-0 4, 7 Place – Colby Lollar, Her- th ington 10 Place – Bradyn Rose, Thompson 2 0-0 4, White 2 0-1 th Hayden 4, Olberding 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 8 Place – Aaron Kleseth, th Rossville 11 Place – Michael Wick- (1) 8-13 53. th ham, Falls City MH-MA: Stec 0 (2) 0-0 6, 9 Place – Hagan Johnson, th Wamego 12 Place – Trevin LaVoie, Folsom 2 0-0 4, Burton 0 3-4 3, 10th Place – Eli Shoup, Rock Sabetha Mason 0 2-4 2, Heath 1 0-0 2. 160-Pounds Totals 3 (2) 5-8 17. Creek st 11th Place – Tristan Martinez, 1 Place – Cooper Chard, Sa- Boys Scoring lina Central JHHS 7-3-7-8 25 Ottawa nd 5th Place Match 2 Place – Drew Burenheide, MH-MA 11-18-15-13 57 Rock Creek JHHS: Doyle 1 (2) 0-0 8, *So. Cooper Wuthnow rd (Abilene) defeated So. Landon 3 Place – Layton Kindel, Kennedy 3 0-1 6, Bosley 0 (1) Concordia 1-2 4, Thompson 1 2-2 4, S. Brown (ACCHS) by fall. th 145-Pounds 4 Place – Hayden Oviatt, Holliday 0 (1) 0-0 3, Wareham 0 st Wamego 0-2 0. Totals 5 (4) 3-7 25. 1 Place – Kray True, Salina th Central 5 Place – Trenton Barker, MH-MA: J. Caudle 6 4-8 nd Rossville 16, Siebenmorgen 4 3-5 11, 2 Place – Sam Twombly, th Rossville 6 Place – Gunnar Koontz, Mispagel 0 (2) 0-0 6, Taylor 1 2- 3rd Place – Colby Smith, ACCHS 4 4, Korbelik 1 2-3 4, D. Caudle 7th Place – John Sink, Ottawa 2 0-2 4, Sachse 2 0-2 4, Kramer 1 ACCHS th 4th Place – Isaak Meyer, 8 Place – Cody Barker, 1-2 3, Schwinn 0 3-4 3, Clemons Rossville 0 2-2 2. Totals 17 (2) 17-24 57. Wamego th 5th Place – Elijah Grenot, 9 Place – Nick Rogers, JV Boys: MH-MA 57, JHHS Chase County 23 Rock Creek th 6th Place – Mitch Budke, 10 Place – TC Thompson, JV Girls: JHHS 40, MH-MA Hayden 6 Chase County th 7th Place – Jonathan Stevens, 5 Place Match Abilene *So. Trenton Barker (Ross- 8th Place – Corben Giles, ville) defeated Jr. Gunnar YOU NAME IT! Koontz (ACCHS) by fall. Nickerson HANDYMAN • NO JOB TOO SMALL 9th Place Eastan Hake, Con- Jackson Heights senior Jodi White (No. 1 in the dark jersey) is shown above HOME REPAIR & BLDG. MAINTENANCE defending ACCHS freshman Natalie Nitz (No. 13 in the white jersey) in the game BUCKET TRUCK FOR HIRE Tigers wrestle at Onaga at Effingham recently. Photo by Michael Powls Terry Fox • (785) 966-2628 113-Pounds – Landon Brown The ACCHS Tigers wrestling rd team traveled to Onaga recently. took 3 place. 132-Pounds – Bricen Lee The Tigers got third place with th 64 team points behind second took 4 place. CROSSWORD PUZZLE 145-Pounds – Colby Smith place Burlingame (103 points) nd and first place Rock Creek took 2 place. (165.5 points). 152-Pounds – Colton Scholz took 3rd place. ATHLETES The results were as follows: Girls 160-Pounds – Gunnar Koontz nd OF THE WEEK *191-235 Drucila Longbrake took 2 place. st took 1 Place. Junior Varsity Boys Jackson Heights High School senior Kylie Dohl 152-Pounds – Conner Sim- *191-235 Lillian White took st became the third Lady Cobra basketball player in 2nd Place. mers took 1 place. school history to score more than 1,000 points in her Varsity Boys high school career with her 20-point total from last Thursday’s win over Maur Hill-Mount Academy. With her 1,005-point total, Dohl now stands with JHHS Wetmore boys fall to Eagles alumni Deatra Wheeler (1,127 career points) and Suzanne Bentley (1,093 points) as having scored more Wetmore High School’s against TVL foe Blue Valley, than 1,000 points in their high school careers. Cardinal boys basketball team which went into holiday break went into holiday break with with a 56-49 loss to Hanover last Tuesday. The Rams are 0-1 Royal Valley junior Halina Williamson a 61-33 road loss to unbeaten led the Lady Panthers with 16 points Twin Valley League foe Clifton- in league play this season and 3- 1 overall. during the team’s win against Hiawatha Clyde, it was reported. last Thursday 46-38. Williamson had one The loss kept the Cardinals Scoring Wetmore 6-7-10-10 33 three-pointer and was 5-6 at the charity in a three-way tie with Linn stripe. and Onaga at 0-3 in the TVL Clifton-Clyde 15-12-12-22 standings, while the Cards’ 61 overall record is 2-4. Wetmore: Bloom 4 1-2 9, Henry 1 (1) 3-4 8, Carls 2 1-1 5, CLUES ACROSS The Eagles remained at Proudly sponsored by: 1. Hair care product activity (abbr.) the top of the TVL standings McQueen 1 (1) 0-1 5, Wommack 0 (1) 0-0 3, Hackler 1 0-0 2, 4. Looped 34. Famed Hollywood producer alongside Centralia, both teams 10. 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(785) 364-1915 Note: Above dates are subject to change. 364-3141 • [email protected] HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 8 Holton Gardener’s Corner Senior Menus Duane + Kathi + 50 Years = It’s tradition - blackberries in sacks Reservations for Jack- By Sandra M. Siebert recipes, such as blackberry the same time, then planting son Countians 60 years Family This time “sacks.” them out. If they can grow of year is full These blackberries are not in arid western Kansas with and older and their spous- of tradition. the thorny brambles that grow little to no care, they should es wishing to eat lunches Blessings Every rampantly both in gardens do well here. Baker Creek under the Title III-C Nutri- culture, and the wild. Instead they are Heirloom Seeds carries the tion program may be made every family, a variant of black nightshade, seed. And, yes, they list them daily Monday through Fri- every one which means they also are as “schwarzenbeeren.” of us looks related to tomatoes, peppers An online search for day. to various and potatoes. schwartzenbeeren did not turn Reservations are to be traditions at While the fruit of the up much. I found three places made through the Jackson th this time of original black nightshade that gave information about County Senior Citizens Happy 50 year, whether it’s the green contains substances that make the nightshade – all the same Office on a first come, first Anniversary! bean casserole Aunt Mary it acrid-tasting and even toxic, article by a guy who grew up serve basis. Same day res- always brings, the lighting of “schwartzenbeeren” berries near Hays and now lives in the Menorah or the Christmas are sweeter and non-toxic if Minnesota. ervations will be accepted Love, tree, or the annual foray into you pick them fully ripe. He also included three from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. only the woods. What’s up with the weird recipes, one of which if reservations are not filled Sam, Tony, Kristi, Alexis, In my family, one tradition name… “schwa…” what? sounds very much like the the previous day. Cancel- is my grandmother’s honey Schwartzenbeeren came blackberry sacks my friend’s lations must be made by Taylor, Tarin, Jed, and Eve cookies, a recipe handed to the United States with the mother makes. He called them down from her mother and Volga Germans way back chwartzenbeerenmaultaschen.” 9:30 a.m. same day. probably from generations when. These are German Don’t try to pronounce it Reservations and can- before that. When baked people who settled in the out loud, unless you have cellations may be made properly, these cookies are Volga region of Russia, and experience speaking German. through the Senior Citi- chewy and delicious and later came to the Americas, You could hurt yourself. Stick zens Office or by calling keep for a long time in the many of them settling in to “blackberry sacks.” The Jackson County Courthouse, cookie jar (as if they won’t the Great Plains, including These little black berries (785) 364-3571. get quickly eaten). Kansas. are as versatile as any other Menus listed for the Road and Bridge Department, Contrary to their name, My ancestry contains lots berry. However, while they week of Monday, Dec. 30 they don’t contain that much of Germans, and even a are flavorful fresh, I think through Friday, Jan. 3 are and Senior Citizen Center will be honey, but a lot of sugar, some few from Russia (possibly they are much better in as follows: milk, lots of flour, chopped Volgas?) but I’d never heard baked goods. Maybe try closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 almonds and spices. of schwartzenbeeren until them in a “kuchen,” which Monday, Dec. 30: Spa- The original recipe makes a friend of mine came back sounds simpler (and is easier ghetti with meat sauce, for the New Year’s Holiday. dozens and dozens of cookies. from her annual pilgrimage to pronounce) than the Italian vegetables, sliced 2020 I’ve cut the recipe down to home to western Kansas maultaschen. peaches, pudding and The Noxious Weed Dept., HAPPY NEW YEAR one-eighth and still get a good with the sole purpose of Next time I’m home, I’ll French bread. number of cookies. When I consuming mass quantities check with my mother, who was young, my grandmother of her mother’s homemade has done a lot of genealogical Tuesday, Dec. 31: Landfill & Recycle Center will be would ice most of the blackberry sacks. research, and see if some of Chicken fajita, Mexican reindeer-, Christmas tree- The name may sound a my “Russian” ancestors were rice, lettuce salad, pine- closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 and angel-shaped cookies. As little odd, but essentially the Volga Germans. Then I’ll be apple and tortilla. time went on, fewer and fewer sacks are the berries wrapped carrying on a family tradition Wednesday, Jan. 1: for the New Year’s Holiday. got iced, but I always looked in a sort of noodle dough (the by growing the blackberries. forward to that once-a-year “sack”) and boiled. It won’t matter, though. Closed (New Year’s Day). holiday treat. This dish apparently is best I’ll grow them anyway. I’ll Thursday, Jan. 2: Meat- My mother still makes eaten freshly made rather than start a tradition. Just like loaf, cheesy potatoes, Ital- them each year, rolling out frozen for later, so my friend’s my “tradition” of gluten- ian vegetables, applesauce and baking a portion here and family gets together on sack- free honey cookies. Sorry, and bread and margarine. there, keeping the rest of the making day (during the first Grandma. dough in the refrigerator until weekend of September this Note: Sandra M. Siebert is Friday, Jan. 3: Baked she has time to make more. year) and stuff themselves a former longtime associate tilapia, macaroni and Everyone goes home from the with blackberry sacks. She editor at The Holton cheese, winter mix vegeta- family gathering with a bag of brought a different dish made Recorder. bles, pears, lemon bar and honey cookies. with the blackberries to a bread and margarine. These cookies are not for potluck we held in September Thank you for your patronage in 2019! anyone trying to keep their and it was indeed a tasty We look forward to serving you in 2020! sugar intake at a minimum. thing. Auctions I’ve made them with non- Later, she gifted me with Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. New Year’s Eve • Closed New Year’s Day glutinous flours and nondairy a fading plant dug up by her Auctions advertised in The CHECK OUT TODAY’S milk and got a product not uncle. I “tickled” a few of Holton Recorder qualify to be much different from the the berries off of the plant included in this free auction Recorder Classifieds 705 Antique’s, LLC original. But you can’t skimp to dry for seed, then set the calendar. Contact Errin at 785- Something For Everyone! 705 Arizona Ave. • Holton on the sugar. It just wouldn’t plant in a weedy garden patch 364-3141, email us at holtonre- be the same. For low-sugar to let the rest of the berries [email protected] or stop cookies, I modify other drop. With luck I’ll have little by our office at 109 W. Fourth recipes without the nostalgia “volunteers” popping up in St. in Holton for details. attached. the spring. • Saturday, Jan. 4. Starting at This time of year is not the Out in western Kansas 9:30 a.m. Hoffman winter con- only one full of cultural and most people who grow these signment auction, held at 6587 Call The family traditions. black nightshade berries don’t U.S. Highway 159, Effingham. Back in late summer, plant them, they just thin out For more information, contact families around Hays in the volunteers and let the Jeff Hoffman at (913) 370-0747. western Kansas, and in other remainder grow and fruit. You areas of the Great Plains, can plant them, if you wish. 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You are hereby notified that Open Seven Days A Week (785) 640-2222 th on the 10 day of December, Bruce Shaw Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (785) 231-8942 2019, a Petition for Probate OUT WITH THE OLD of Will and Issuance of Let- Owner Holton Auto Parts IN WITH THE NEW! ters Testamentary Under the 410 Penn., Holton, KS Chris Kansas Simplified Estates (East side of Square) Gross Act was filed in this Court by Construction Denise R. White and Cath- Attorney Farm and Residential Buildings erine R. Marten, named Co- 364-3136 Barn Maintenance and Restoration Executrixes under the Last Chris Gross, Owner 12423 Memory Lane Will and Testament of N. Christopher T. Etzel (785) 364-5600 Holton, KS 66436 Frances White, deceased. General Practice Attorney At Law Electrical Specializing in juvenile criminal, All creditors of the dece- traffic, will and probate law dent are notified to exhibit 301 Leonard, P.O. 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Family Law • Divorce • Traffic Computers tainable, 30 days after actual Child Support • Criminal Defense • Pond Work notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands Computer Service • Waterline & are not thus exhibited, they Alexandria Belveal “We make Service calls” Sewer Installation Happy New Year! shall be forever barred. Attorney-at-Law Wills • Trusts • Probate The Computer Doctors • Sewer Cam 364-9300 • 907 W. 4th St., Holton Denise R. White, Adoption • Criminal Law • Fill Sand, Rock, 111 W. 4th Street, P.O. Box 366 Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Petitioner Web page: thecomputerdrs.com Catherine R. Marten, Holton, KS • 785-364-0158 Black Dirt, Clay, Petitioner Road Rock Hauled Insurance • Investments ret leron Submitted and Plumbing Masonry oert rem www..com rl Voel Approved by: 364-3375 tell ol 521 N. Arizona Ave., Holton • 364-2111 e tteron Dennis A. White, #12108 White Law Office Steve & John Haug 120 West 5th Street, Bell Plumbing, Inc. 13136 222nd Rd., P.O. Box 445 Plumbing & Water Conditioning New Construction & Repairs Holton, KS 66436 HOLIDAY HOURS: Holton, Kansas 66436 Trent Andler Closed December 24th & December 25th for Christmas. 785-383-1882 785-364-3971 [email protected] st st 364-4434 Closing at noon on December 31 and closed January 1 . Attorney for Petitioners Holton, Kansas www.CapitolViewMasonry.com 785-364-3141 ML101t3 HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 9 North Jackson Jets hold club meetings By Paden Askren the Netawaka Family Fitness port and the leader’s report. March 7 at Jackson Heights. The Netawaka North Jack- Center. The meeting was ad- During these reports, the Each member was encouraged son Jets’ monthly 4-H meeting journed at 7:10 p.m. club members discussed com- to participate in the events. was held Sunday, Nov. 10. The A recreational game of “Hot mittees within the club. The Club goals for 2019-20 were meeting was called to order Potato” was held after the club committees are fund-raising, presented to the club for ap- Holton Community Theatre’s at 6:30 p.m. at the Netawaka meeting. community service and pro- proval. A motion was made by 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Party Community Building. ------grams. Each family is to be Kolby Bowhay for the approv- Club members said the flag The North Jackson Jets met part of a committee. There al of the 2019-20 club goals Ring in 2020, Roaring 20s Style! salute and the 4-H Pledge. on Dec. 8 at the Netawaka continues to be ongoing dis- and seconded by Logan Lamb. Roll call was announced by Family Fitness Center. The cussion of multiple commu- The meeting was adjourned at each member. meeting came to order at 1:10 nity services. Members project 1:35 p.m. 7 p.m. ~ Social Hour After roll call, the minutes p.m., followed by the flag sa- goals were due. After the meeting, the club from last month’s meeting lute and the 4-H Pledge. Roll In new business, club mem- participated in a $5 gift ex- 8 p.m. ~ Murder Mystery were read, along with the re- call was, “What is your favor- bers talked about the upcom- change and potluck dinner. Penny’s Speakeasy porter’s report. ite movie?” ing YQCA meeting to be held Members then cleaned the In old business, club mem- Club members heard the pre- at 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 at the pool at the Netawaka Family (409 New York Ave. • Holton) bers discussed community ser- vious meeting minutes and the Northeast Kansas Heritage Fitness Center and enjoyed vice projects such as essential treasurer’s report. After that, Complex and the county club time swimming with family ~ Signature drinks & hors d’oeuvres bags and a food drive. Also in they heard the reporter’s re- days to be held at 9 a.m. on and friends. old business, the December will be flowing all night! ~ meeting Christmas party was discussed. A motion was made ~ Tickets on sale now! ~ and passed to have the Decem- $30 for one • $50 for two ber meeting and Christmas party at the Netawaka Family Call (785) 364-7685 or email [email protected] Fitness Center. The club will for reservations! Tickets will sell fast! also have a white elephant gift exchange and potluck dinner. The leader’s report was then given. The leader talked about project goals and club goals. Each club member was given Public Notice a folder with the 4-H Pledge, club colors, club motto, club Fist plished in The Holton ecode Holton Kan slogan and five life skills. on onda ec The folder also explains what a goal is and how to obtain goals in a timely manner with the appropriate help of others REINO’S TOWING LLC to equal a positive outcome. Unclaimed Vehicle Auction Members of the club stood up one at a time giving one OPEN TO THE PUBLIC measurable goal that they had Pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1103 et. Seq. for one of their projects. Club The following vehicles will be sold at a public auction goals were then discussed and on 31 DECEMBER 2019 at 9:00 AM completed with the help of parents, other club members Members of the North Jackson Jets 4-H Club who attended the club’s December unless claimed by owner and all tow, storage, and the club leader. meeting and club Christmas party are shown above. Members include (fron row, from and publication costs are paid in full. Upcoming events were dis- left) Kolby Bowhay, Sadie Bowhay, Sawyer Shupe, Skyler Lamb, Logan Lamb, Paisley Auction held at cussed such as YQCA training Askren, Emily Mellies, Ellie White, (back row, from left) Paden Askren, Brynn Shupe, on Dec. 30, beef weigh-in on Devin Bloom, Teagan Bowhay, Drake Mellies, Gracie White, Corbin Latham and Adam 20848 M Rd., Holton, Kansas 66436 Mellies. Photo courtesy of Katie Askren Terms of this auction. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS! Feb. 23 and the March 7 Club Days at Jackson Heights. YR MAKE VIN In new business, club mem- 1999 Dodge Durango 1B4HS28Y9XF614133 bers welcomed new members 1999 Dodge Dakota 1B7FL26X8XS114487 and re-enrolling members. The North Jackson Jets have 2002 Ford Ranger 1FTZR45E02PA13480 gained many new pieces to 2007 Ford F-150 1FTPW14V98FA38229 their puzzle this year. It’s go- 2009 Pontiac Vibe 5Y2SP67019Z422154 ing to be a good year with new adventures for each member. ML101t2 The next meeting was to be We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in 2020! held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 8 at END OF THE YEAR BLITZ SALE! AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY th th Please report any changes in service or personnel to the Recorder at 364-3141. Thank You. Dec. 30 - JAN. 11 Bethany Baptist Church First Christian Church St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 821 New York • 364-4533 5th and Wisconsin • 364-2545 Pastor: Fr. Jonathan Dion Pastor Ron Sellens Dr. Jim McCollough, Pastor 3rd & James, Mayetta, 966-2690/364-3262 $ Youth Minister David Noland Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School • Hand Tools Sunday Mass: 8 a.m. 10 OFF Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Worship service First United Methodist Church Confessions 30 minutes before mass. • Pocket Knives All Tubs In Stock! 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon service Pastor Kathy Williams www.jacocatholics.org Wednesday: 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting 1401 W. 4th, Holton • 364-3275 St. Thomas Episcopal Church • Gloves Bucks Grove UM Church Sunday Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 512 Wisconsin, Holton • Rev. Art Rathbun $ Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 234-4243 10:15 a.m. Worship Services on 2nd & 4th Sunday • Flashlights 1 OFF Sunday: 9 a.m. Church service [email protected] Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Christ’s Church Holton Kingdom Hall • Headlamps Bag of Range Cubes! Southern Heights Clubhouse of Jehovah’s Witnesses 785-224-8798 Pastor Jon Hanna 12350 214th Rd., Holton • 364-4279 [email protected] Information 364-3468 Sunday Public Talk: 10 a.m. • jw.org Soldier Christian Church Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hoyt United Methodist Church 834-5750 • Ron Ahlgren, Minister 9 a.m. Worship Rev. Norma Jeane Miller • 785-207-2773 Luke Schreiber: Youth Minister New Life Church of the Nazarene Sunday School: 9 a.m. • 10 a.m. Worship Sunday: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 100 Topeka, Ave., Holton • 364-3642 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Netawaka Rev. Kevin Kneisley Pastor Michael an eler Church Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group: 5 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Worship service 10 a.m. Sunday School St. James Catholic Church Circleville Christian Church 10 a.m. Adult Bible Class 306 5th St., Wetmore • Pastor Father 7701 254th Rd., Circleville Lakeview Faith Chapel Hammes 509 Lowell Ave., Holton • 785-364-3161 • www.jacksonfarmers.com Brody Bliss, Minister Pentecostal Church Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. Brandon Winters, Associate Minister 3.5 miles south of Holton on U.S. 75 Confessions: 30 min. prior to mass Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Pastor Steve Cappleman • 364-2416 Sunday Worship: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Trinity Lutheran Church 9:15 a.m. Traditional/Cowboy Church 10:15 a.m. Worship service 401 Cheyenne 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Larkinburg Christian Church Pastor Brian Stark 364-2206/364-2029 Website - circlevillechristian.com Rev. Mark Armstrong Sunday School: 9 a.m. • Worship: 10 a.m. Email - [email protected] Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Wetmore Bible Church Circleville United Methodist 10:30 a.m. Church service 217 Iowa St., Wetmore Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 234-4243 Mayetta Christian Church Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Ernest Coleman - Pastor Lay Pastor Kyle Claycamp Call The Community of Christ Church Sunday: Fellowship & Waffles: Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school (for all ages) 222 New Jersey • Pastor Dean Sharp 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship Hour Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Sunday school: 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Children's Church Delia Presbyterian Church Prayer Circle: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study 514 Jackson St. • Rev. James Aubey Worship service - 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Experts! Wednesday: 7 p.m. Youth Group Sunday: 10 a.m. Every Other Month Wednesday: Bible Study - 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Check sign board for other events. Mayetta United Methodist (Jr. High & HS Ages) Denison Bible Church Rev. Howard Sudduth Wetmore United Methodist 300 W. 5th St. • Pastor Tom Fraunfelter Sunday: 9 a.m. Morning worship service Pastor Brenda Harter Heating & Cooling Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School and Sunday school (785) 866-2512 Parsonage • 866-5556 Tax & Accounting 11 a.m. Worship Netawaka United Methodist Church 785/935-2464 • 785/422-2953 Rev. Youngwan Won Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship service Denison Reformed Presbyterian Harshaw Accounting Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Worship Whiting Baptist Church 106 Seventh St., Denison, KS • 935-2348 Onaga New Hope & Tax Service, LLC PAUL HEINEN & Sunday: 9 a.m. Sun. school Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible class Lutheran Church, ELCA Tax Prep & Planning: Personal - 11 a.m. Worship service Rev. Charlene Banes, Pastor 10 a.m. Worship service Business - Farm - Corporate - ASSOCIATES, INC. Lunch following the service Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Whiting United Methodist Heating & Cooling 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Service 10:15 a.m. SS, Adult Bible Class Rev. Youngwan Won Holton Leesa M. Harshaw cconting and Ta evice MBA, PA, EA, ECS, ABA, ATP Evangel United Methodist Church Bible Study: Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. Education • 11 a.m. 785-364-4700 227 Pennsylvania Ave. • 364-3834 111 S. Topeka, Holton, KS • (785) 364-2387 Paul J. Heinen Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Worship Sun.: 8:50 a.m. Life Journey Our Lady of the Snows Church Fax: (785) 364-4688 evice is o ist thoght lhashaholtonksnet (contemporary service) Fr. Jonathan Dion New Hope Family Church 10 a.m. Sunday school 166 and "I" Road, Mayetta, Kan. • 515 Iowa, Holton Clergy - Eldercare - Retirement. 11 a.m. Traditional worship service 785-364-3262 Pastor: Sterling Hudgins Don Ash & Son Bookkeeping & Payroll Services. VALLEY FALLS Church - [email protected] 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Meal: 6:30 p.m. Pastor - [email protected] Heating & Cooling Mon. - Fri.: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2nd Sunday Mass 1 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:15 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - noon First Baptist Church of Holton Potawatomi Pentecostal Church Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. • Carrier • Lennox 404 Juniper, 364-3423 4.5 miles west on 134th Rd., Mayetta Financial Planning Phone: 945-3245 Pastor - John Wisdom Rev. Marcia Potts By appointment only Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school 785-364-2417 8:25 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 10:45 a.m. Worship service Wednesday: 10 a.m. Bible Study Potawatomi United Methodist Friday: 6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Rev. Howard Sudduth Meat Processing First Baptist Church of Hoyt Sunday: 9:50 a.m. Sunday school Storage Pastor David Burnworth • 986-6446 10:30 a.m. Worship See you Wednesday night prayer: 7 p.m. St. Dominic Catholic Church Shannon L. Wright Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school Pastor: Fr. Jonathan Dion in Holton Meat Processing Financial Advisor 10 a.m. Worship service 416 Ohio, Holton, 364-3262 Church! 701 N. Arizona Ave. Self Storage 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass Holton, KS Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass Member SIPC Security Lighting & Fence Confessions 30 minutes before mass. 785-364-2331 Check our low prices www.jacocatholics.org Hours: M-F • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - noon 118 West 5th Street Located: 134th Rd. & 75 Hwy. Custom Processing & Retail Holton, KS 66436 Hoyt, KS This church directory is sponsored by: 785-364-4662 (785) 986-6137 www.edwardjones.com We sell the best and service the rest! Carpet Cleaning TEMPERATURE Insurance Controlled Mini-Storage Jayhawk TV For your valuables that are unable to resist heat & cold. & Appliances Air Duct Cleaning Just S. of Holton on Old 75 Hwy. Holton, KS • 364-5021 (Old Eagle’s Hall) 435 New York (785) 364-2241 steampower.squarespace.com Daniel Rineberg Benefits Counselor John McManigal (785) 969-6400 Holton, KS 66436 [email protected] 785-364-3141 785-220-3407 www.holtonrecorder.net CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 10 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 24 *11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Commu- *10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WMS *Christmas Eve. nity Christmas Dinner at EUM boys basketball practice. *4:30 p.m. Holton First Unit- Family Life Center in Holton. *12 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHS girls ed Methodist Church Christmas basketball practice. EveCOMMUNITY services (special music will Thursday, Dec. 26 CALENDAR*Holton Community The- precede the 5 p.m. worship ser- *The Holton Rotary Club ater’s second annual New Year’s vice and communion). will meet for a noon luncheon Eve party, held at Penny’s, 409 *5 p.m. Soldier Christian at Trails Café’s “The Station.” New York Ave., Holton. A social Church Christmas Eve service. Those interested in joining the hour will begin at 7 p.m. with *5:30 p.m. Christmas Mass club should call David at 364- a murder mystery at 8 p.m. For celebration at St. Francis Xavier 3141 for more information. more information and to regis- Catholic Church in Mayetta. ter, call 364-7685. *6 p.m. Holton First Christian Friday, Dec. 27 Church Christmas Eve candle- *8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHS boys Wednesday, Jan. 1 light service. basketball practice. *New Year’s Day. *6 p.m. Evangel United *10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WMS *8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHS boys Methodist Church early Christ- boys basketball practice. and girls basketball practice. mas Eve service (come and go communion from 5:15 p.m. to Sunday, Dec. 29 Thursday, Jan. 2 5:45 p.m.) *Attend the church of your *8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHS boys Those who attended the recent Samuel Linscott KSDAR chapter meeting included *7 p.m. Holton First Baptist choice. basketball practice. (shown above from left) Melissa Clark (prospective member), Emily Jane Stoll (72-year Church Christmas Eve services. *10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WMS member) and Jerry Brees (chapter treasurer). Submitted photo *7 p.m. Buck’s Grove Com- Monday, Dec. 30 boys basketball practice. munity Church traditional *The Jackson County Com- *3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHS Christmas Eve services. mission meets at 9 a.m. each girls basketball practice. *8 p.m. Circleville Christian Monday at the Jackson County *7 p.m. Mayetta City Council Linscott DAR hears Purple Heart profile Church Christmas Eve program. Courthouse in Holton. All meet- meets at Mayetta City Hall. *11 p.m. Hoyt United Meth- ings are open to the public. To *7 p.m. Circleville City Beginning in October of were either born or resided in try, 43rd Division. odist Church Christmas Eve ser- address the county commission- Council meets at Circleville 2019, the Samuel Linscott KS- Jackson County. Currently, there While serving in the Philip- vices. ers, contact the county clerk’s City Hall. DAR chapter initiated program are 166 names. The monument pines, Private McClintock lost *11 p.m. Evangel United office at 364-2891 to have your *7 p.m. Effingham City presentations about the local was dedicated on May 6, 2017. his hand to a grenade explosion. Methodist Church late Christ- name placed on a meeting agen- Council meets at Effingham men from Jackson County who More names have been pro- He returned to the United States mas Eve service (come and go da. City Hall. have received the Purple Heart. vided as families contact the and was treated at McCloskey communion from 10:15 p.m. to *8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHS boys Mike McManigal initiated the American Legion, but there are General Hospital in Temple, 10:45 p.m.) basketball practice. programs that month and pro- only eight spaces left on the Texas. *12 a.m. Christmas Mass cel- *10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WMS Get the word out! vided the chapter with an overall monument. There is another Private McClintock received ebration at St. Dominic Catholic boys basketball practice. Let us help you get the word history of the Purple Heart Me- drive to expand to an additional several citations, promotion to Church in Holton. *12 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHS girls out about club, church and fam- morial initiative located in Lin- monument being led by Johann Private First Class, Philippine basketball practice. ily activities –– visit The Re- scott Park in Holton. Campbell, a local Eagle Scout. Liberation Ribbon, Good Con- Wednesday, Dec. 25 corder office at 109 W. Fourth Holton is a Purple Heart City At the KSDAR Nov. 16 meet- duct Medal, Asiatic Pacific The- *Christmas Day. Tuesday, Dec. 31 St. in Holton; mail to The Hol- and Jackson County is a Purple ing, Emily Jane Stoll honored her ater Medal with one Bronze Ser- *10:30 a.m. Christmas church *New Year’s Eve. ton Recorder, P.O. Box 311, Heart County. brother-in-law, Ted McClintock. vice Star and a Purple Heart. services at St. Dominic Catholic *8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHS boys Holton, KS 66436; or e-mail The names on the monument McClintock was inducted into Private First Class McClin- Church in Holton. basketball practice. [email protected] are military service men who the U.S. Army on Aug. 7, 1944, tock was honorably discharged at Leavenworth. He served in from the U.S. Army on Nov. 16, CO B 2nd Battalion 169th Infan- 1945. Public Notice New Year Holiday Hours (First published in The Holton Court of Jackson County, 14, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, All Bank Locations Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Kansas, the undersigned RANGE 15 EAST OF ______­­­­­­______Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.) Sheriff of Jackson County, THE 6TH P.M., JACKSON Jackson County Sheriff CLOSING at 3 p.m. – Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Kansas, will offer for sale at COUNTY, KANSAS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT public auction and sell to the LESS THE FOLLOWING MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC CLOSED – Wednesday, January 1, 2020 OF JACKSON COUNTY, highest bidder for cash in DESCRIBED TRACT: By: ______KANSAS hand at the 1st Floor Lobby BEGINNING AT THE Chad R. Doornink, #23536 CIVIL DEPARTMENT of Courthouse of the Jackson NORTHWEST CORNER [email protected] County, Courthouse, Kansas, OF THE NORTHEAST Jason A. Orr, #22222 100 E. 5th St. 314 2nd St. Deutsche Bank National on January 6, 2020 at the QUARTER OF SECTION [email protected] Holton, KS 66436 Wetmore, KS 66550 Trust Company, as Trustee time of 9:00 AM, the follow- 14, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, 8900 Indian Creek (785) 364-2166 gn-bank.com (785) 866-2920 for NovaStar Mortgage ing real estate: RANGE 15 EAST OF THE Parkway, Suite 180 Funding Trust, Series 6TH P.M., THENCE SOUTH Overland Park, KS 66210 2007-1 NovaStar Home TRACT 1: BEGINNING 171.00 FEET, THENCE (913) 339-9132 Equity Loan Asset-Backed AT THE NORTHWEST EAST 509.36 FEET, (913) 339-9045 (fax) THANK YOU! Certificates, Series 2007-1 CORNER OF THE THENCE NORTH 171.00 NORTHEAST QUARTER OF FEET, THENCE WEST ATTORNEYS FOR As 2019 draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to Plaintiff, SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 509.36 FEET TO THE POINT PLAINTIFF thank all of the supporters of Heart of Jackson Humane Society for all 7 SOUTH, RANGE 15 OF BEGINNING, JACKSON they have done to help us continue in our mission to help homeless and vs. EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY, KANSAS., Parcel MILLSAP & SINGER, unwanted dogs! JACKSON COUNTY, ID No. 096-14-0-00-00- LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR Without the generous support of our members and the community, our Anthony Scheid, et. al.; KANSAS, THENCE SOUTH 005.00-0. Commonly known Deutsche Bank National Trust facility could not exist. Because we receive absolutely NO tax money, 171 FEET, THENCE EAST as 14031 222nd Rd, Holton, Company, as Trustee for we are continuously fund-raising. We had numerous fund-raisers this Defendants. 509.36 FEET, THENCE KS 66436 (“the Property”) NovaStar Mortgage Funding year and we appreciate everyone who attended and supported us. We NORTH 171.00 FEET, MS198198 Trust, Series 2007-1 NovaStar had people who brought donations of cash and supplies to our shelter Case No. 19CV42 THENCE WEST 509.36 Home Equity Loan Asset- for which we are grateful. We had businesses that sponsored our events Court No. FEET TO THE POINT OF to satisfy the judgment in Backed Certificates, Series and helped them be a success. We had volunteers who continued to Title to Real Estate Involved BEGINNING, JACKSON the above-entitled case. The 2007-1 IS ATTEMPTING TO give their time to make things better for the dogs. Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 COUNTY, KANSAS. sale is to be made without COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY The generous support of our members, other individuals, groups and TRACT II: THE NORTH appraisement and subject INFORMATION OBTAINED businesses in our community makes it possible for our organization to NOTICE OF SALE 3.5 ACRES OF THE WEST to the redemption period as WILL BE USED FOR THAT continue to serve and flourish. Thank you again for your support! Under and by virtue of an HALF OF THE WEST HALF provided by law, and further PURPOSE. Order of Sale issued to me OF THE NORTHEAST subject to the approval of the Heart of Jackson Humane Society by the Clerk of the District QUARTER OF SECTION Court. ML101t3 HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 11 n USD 336... n Impeachment...

Continued from Page 1 upgrades needed at Holton Mid- fund, the district faces some very an ending balance? Continued from Page 1 dent earlier this year, voted in reality, those numbers would not dle School. tough decisions ahead. “This is actually a well-de- In November, the House support of both charges. Three be constant but would change The total cost of the entire “Without major cuts to the bated question and it has many Intelligence­ Committee held a soon-to-be retiring representa­ some each year. HVAC project for the high minimal list (of projects) of- facets,” Davies said. “Special number of public hearings in tives did not vote for either The spreadsheets showed school and middle school (all six fered, transferring more money education is not fully-funded by which witnesses testified pub- charge. phase one of the HVAC project phases) adds up to be $5,414,368 from the general operating bud- our state so we carry over annu- licly. On Dec. 3, the In­telligence Senate Majority Leader Mitch (costing $464,368) being com- on the spreadsheet. get (used for salaries, supplies, ally money each year to help off- Committee voted 13–9 along McConnell said on Dec. 14 that pleted this school year (2019- “While it does appear that heating, technology, etc), or de- set the special education expen- party lines to adopt a final re­port. there was “no chance” that the 20). the price to complete the project ferring more maintenance issues ditures and sometimes students A set of impeachment hear- Senate would convict Trump The spreadsheets also showed does jump up from $4.5 mil- to later years, the district will cost more in a year and some- ings before the Judiciary Com- and remove him from office, phase two (costing $1 million) lion total over a longer period of soon deplete its capital outlay times they do not. This really can mittee be­gan on Dec. 4, and adding his wish that all Senate being completed this same time, the estimates we are given funds,” Davies said. make budgeting for this fund a nine days later, the committee Republicans would acquit the school term (2019-20). Phase is that each year the price will The Holton district has uti- bit tricky. Capital outlay for each voted 23–17 along party lines to president of both articles of im­ two of the project would com- go up about 5 percent,” Davies lized lease purchase agreements district in the state is different as recommend two articles­ of im- peachment. plete the three-story part of the said. “The numbers are inflated in the past for projects such as well due to the age of a district’s peachment: abuse of power and Some Republican senators high school and also upgrade as they do get further away from the wrestling room, the art room current facilities.” obstruction of Congress. The have stated that they are in line high school offices. the 2019-2020 school year, as it and the Family and Consumer Dale Dennis, the deputy com- committee also released a report with Mc­Connell’s wish, with Phase three of the project (es- is easier for people to understand Science (FACS) room and that missioner of education at the on the articles of impeachment Senate Judicia­ry Chairman timated to also cost another $1 the worst case possibility pro- particular project will be paid off Kansas State Board of Education last Monday, Dec. 16, two days Lindsay Graham saying he was million) was listed on the proj- gressing forward.” in the 2022-2023 school year, (KSDE), at the annual budget before the House vote. “not trying to pretend to be a ects to complete in the following “The issues with capital out- Davies said. workshop tells Kansas superin- The votes for the charge of fair juror here,” and regarding school year (2020-21). Phase lay funds are that those expenses The district has also used lease tendents that a good cash carry abuse of power were 230 in fa- the Senate trial, Graham said he three would finish high school have to be looked at as future purchase for technology up- over number annually over all vor, 197 against and one pres- would “do everything I can to classrooms and the high school expenses and it is hard for peo- grades and computer purchases. accounts should be anywhere ent. House Democrats all voted make it die quickly.” main gym. ple to comprehend that when “The district could do this from 10 percent to 15 percent of in support ex­cept Collin Peter- As of mid-December, Ameri- Phase four of the project (es- the school takes in more than (lease purchase) for the HVAC the district’s full operating bud- son of Minnesota and Jeff Van cans remained sharply divided timated to cost $750,000) was $427,000 generated from 8 mills system but this does so with also get, Davies said. Drew of New Jersey, who voted on whether Trump should be re- listed on the projects to com- from taxpayers, and then with adding in interest rates much like “The tornado in Greensburg, against, and Tulsi Gab­bard of moved from of­fice, with slightly plete in the 2021-22 school term. other revenue of state aid of more a secured loan,” Davies said. Kan. in 2007, taught many su- Hawaii, who voted “present.” more people re­portedly op­posed Phase four would complete the than $220,000, everyone thinks “The issue is that this also makes perintendents what the worst The votes for the charge of to impeachment than in favor, commons area, kitchen and au- USD #336 should be able to save it so the capital outlay fund now case scenario could look like and ob­struction of Congress were according to recent Gallup and ditorium. up for projects,” Supt. Davies has another burden that must be we need to keep this in our mind 229 in fa­vor, 198 against and USA Today polls. Phase five of the project (es- said. “Ongoing maintenance, paid back as well and tightens as we move forward,” Davies one present. Democrat Jared timated to cost $700,000) would roofs, HVAC, buses, equipment, the budget even more. The dis- added. “In 2018-2019 we were Golden of Maine joined Pe- complete the remaining parts of etc, can eat these funds up rather trict does have a contingency about 15 percent (in carry over terson and Van Drew in voting Thanks for reading the high school. quickly, however.” fund that has about $885,000. funds) but last year, we would against the charge, while Gab­ Phase six of the project (esti- Davies said that even with This could and should be consid- have been down a little from that bard again voted “present.” mated to cost $1.5 million) was the capital outlay fund spread- ered an emergency fund in the since we did spend more out of All House Republicans voted The Holton listed to be completed four years sheets planning to receive an- end for the district.” capital outlay and we did not against both charges. Former later in the 2026-27 school term nual transfer of $250,000 from What should a fiscally respon- make any transfers into capital Repub­lican Justin Amash of and would complete the HVAC the district’s general operating sible district have each year as outlay.” Michigan, who turned indepen- Recorder!

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Name ______Digital Subscription Address ______for FREE! City ______State ______Zip ______Phone Number ______One-Year Subscription It’s the gift ❏ Jackson County $44.50 that keeps on ❏ Other counties in Kansas $52.00 giving all ❏ Out of State $58.50 Mail to: Holton Recorder, Box 311, Holton, KS 66436 year long! HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 12 Reduce the hassle of holiday food prep Kennedy wins KACD By Cindy Williams roles a day in advance, cover proximately 24 hours for each airtight, moisture-proof con- Meadowlark Extension and refrigerate. Bake on the five pounds of weight for it to tainers. District Agent day of your dinner, planning thaw. • Thaw cheesecake in the state speech contest FACS for 15 to 20 minutes extra heat- • If you cook meat, poultry refrigerator, covered, where it Joel Kennedy won the county level and hosted by Are you ing time. Heat until they’re hot or seafood the day before your will remain fresh for up to sev- Kansas Association of the conservation district. hosting a and steaming throughout. meal, refrigerate it in small en days. Thaw non-perishable Conservation Districts This year’s speech con- holiday • Cut washed fruits and portions in shallow pans within baked goods at room tempera- State Speech Contest in test topic was “Watersheds: meal? Do vegetables within a day of two hours of cooking. You can ture in their freezer container Wichita on Nov. 25. The Our Water, Our Home.” you wish your meal for salads and rel- place loosely covered foods in to prevent them from drying contest was held as part of Kennedy won the you could ish trays. Keep cut fruits from the refrigerator while they’re out. the KACD 75th annual con- Jackson County Speech spend more turning brown by coating them still warm. Cover them tightly All Perishable Foods vention. Contest on Oct. 9, which time with with lemon, orange or pineap- when completely cooled. On Avoid leaving perishable Kennedy is a senior qualified him to represent your guests ple juice, or a commercial anti- the day of your meal, reheat foods (such as meats, fish, at Jackson Heights High Jackson County at the Area and less time darkening preparation. Cover until hot and steaming to 165 poultry, eggs, cooked dry School where he is a mem- IV Speech Contest held at in the kitch- and store them in the refrigera- degrees F, as measured with a beans, dairy products and cut ber of FFA. He is the son of Seneca on Nov. 6, where en? Last tor above raw meats and below food thermometer. fruit and vegetables) at room Kelly and Kim Kennedy of he won and advanced to minute hur- cooked items. Baked Goods temperature for more than two Soldier. the state competition. He ried food preparations can Protein Foods • Almost all types of cook- hours. This includes the total The Jackson County earned scholarships with drain any cook’s holiday spirit. • Purchase fresh raw meat, ies, cakes, breads and muffins time for preparation and serv- Conservation District spon- each win along the way. Try these ideas from K-State’s poultry or seafood no more can be baked in advance and ing. sored Kennedy and his fam- Paul Lierz is the Jackson “Dining On A Dime” newslet- than one to two days before frozen for up to two months. Hosting family and friends at ily’s attendance at the state Heights FFA advisor who ter to help you take some of your holiday meal. Freeze for Avoid freezing cakes with holiday meals doesn’t have to competition. The KACD has assisted Kennedy the hassle out of your holidays, longer storage. whipped cream or other soft be exhausting. Planning ahead speech contest is an annual throughout the competi- while keeping food quality and • If you have frozen meat, fillings, since this will result in and taking time to do some competition starting at the tion. food safety a top priority. poultry or seafood, place it a soggy cake upon thawing. advance preparation are keys Fruits and Vegetables on a try on the lowest shelf in • Cool baked goods com- to creating more time to enjoy • Assemble vegetable casse- the refrigerator and allow ap- pletely before storing them in your party and your guests. U.S. Senate passes robocall act Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt recently applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, legislation to curb illegal Christmas Cuties robocalls and caller-ID spoof­ng. The legislation, which won Senate approval last Thursday, previously was passed by the Adalynn U.S. House of Representatives EttaJo Marlene Paxton Joel Elijah Logan John with near unanimous support. It Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Grace Osmun Christmas Cuties Cuties Cuties Cuties Cuties Pfannenstiel now heads to President Donald Bourdon Powls-Harvey Allen Rogers 3 weeks Trump for signature into law. 7 years 18 months 6 weeks “I long have advocated for this legislation as an important part of a meaningful solution to the explosion in unwanted robocalls,” Schmidt said. “Meaningful action must com­ bine improvements in call- blocking technology with law enforcement ef­forts.” Son of With passage of the TRACED Kyle & Bree Pfannenstiel Act, Schmidt said Congress Daughter of Maternal grandparents has tak­en “an important Cody & Halie Osmun - Fort Hood, TX John & Rita Dowd (Topeka, KS) Paternal grandparents bipartisan step to­ward putting Daughter of Son of Son of Maternal grandparents up more effective technological­ Johnny & Errin Bourdon Blake & Jessica Rogers Terry & Colleen Young - Manassas, VA Terry & Laureen Pfannenstiel Shannon Harvey & Mike Powls - Dilli, East Timor roadblocks for scammers, as - Holton, KS - Topeka, KS - Holton, KS Kristin Young & Mike Diseati well as better enabling law en­ - Nolanville, TX Maternal great-grandparents Maternal grandparents Maternal grandparents Maternal grandparents John & Wilma Dowd (Holton, KS) forcement authorities to fnd Dennis Edwards - Holton, KS Marilyn & Jim Harvey Dennis Edwards - Holton, KS Paternal grandparents the robocallers and hold them The late Gary & Mae Hittle Kim DeVader - Holton, KS - Mayetta, KS Kim DeVader - Holton, KS Kim & Daymon DeVader - Holton, KS Paternal great-grandparents accountable­ under the law.” Randy & Stephanie Osmun - Holton, KS The new legislation requires Paternal grandparents Paternal grandparents Paternal grandparents Marlin & Evelyn Quasted voice service providers to Margie & Vince Salcido David & Connie Powls Jeff Rogers - Meriden, KS Great-grandmother - Armstrong, IA participate in a call authentication - San Jacinto, CA - Holton, KS Paula Rogers - Holton, KS RuthAnn Osmun - Holton, KS Ester Pfannenstiel (Great Bend, KS) framework to help block unwanted calls. The framework­ is being established by federal agencies, with the urging of state attorneys­ general, and the Thank You TRACED Act would make it mandatory. I would like to thank everyone for the cards The bill also creates an th interagency­ working group and phone calls for my 80 birthday, and to my to identify additional­ actions children for the party. I enjoyed it all very much! to reduce robocalls and hold telemarketers and robocallers A very special thank you also to the Stephensons. accountable. Many of its Bless you all! provisions codify in federal law measures previously­ agreed by major telecommunications­ Donna Burns companies and several state attorneys general, including Schmidt. In March, Schmidt, along with the attorneys general from all 49 other states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories, sent a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Com­merce, Science, and Transportation urging enactment of the TRACED Act. The nearly 48 billion robocalls made in 2018 made them the number one source of consumer complaints to the FTC and the FCC and resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in consumer losses. Public Notice

(First published in The Holton Petitions have been filed in Recorder, Holton, Kan., on the Court by Ann Whalen, an and all other personal prop- Monday, Dec. 23, 2019.) heir of the above decedents, erty owned by decedents at and praying: the time of death. And that IN THE DISTRICT such real estate and all per- COURT OF JACKSON Descent be determined of sonal property owned by COUNTY, KANSAS the following described real the decedents at the time of estate situated in Jackson death be assigned pursuant In the Matter of County, Kansas, to-wit: to the laws of intestate suc- the Estate of cession. Jacqueline Lynn Fisher, Any and all interest in the deceased Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) You are required to file your and the West Half of the written defenses thereto on Case No. 2019-PR-52 Northeast Quarter (W ½, or before the 14th day of Jan- NE ¼) of Section 11, Town- uary, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock In the Matter of ship 7 South, Range 13 A.M. in the District Court of the Estate of East of the 6th P.M., in Jack- Jackson County, Kansas, at Owen C. Fisher, son County, Kansas, ex- Holton, Kansas, which time deceased cept a tract of land in said and place the cause will be Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) heard. Should you fail there- Case No. 2019-PR-53 described as follows: Be- in, judgment and decree will ginning at the Northwest be entered in due course In the Matter of corner of said Northwest upon the Petition. the Estate of Quarter (NW ¼); thence John Paul Kenneth South on the West line of Ann Whalen, Fisher, deceased said Northwest Quarter Petitioner (NW ¼) 460 feet; thence Case No. 2019-PR-54 East 1,793.85 feet; thence Alexandria S. Belveal North 460 feet to the North #23966 NOTICE OF HEARING line of said Northwest 111 W. 4th, Box 366 Quarter (NW ¼); thence Holton, Kansas, 66436 THE STATE OF KANSAS West on the North line of 785-364-0158 TO ALL PERSONS said Northwest Quarter Attorney for Petitioner CONCERNED: (NW ¼) to the point of be- ginning, in Jackson Coun- ML103t3 You are hereby notified that ty, Kansas HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 13 Jackson County

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I was so excited!” Dinner Bell Café, Wildcat Heideman of Netawaka, she The elusive needle was well Automotive, Heaven Sent State supreme court justice picked said. But dashing around a worth pursuing, since the total Healing, Holton Country Club value of the prizes for the finder and Redhawk Carwash. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly In the wake of the ruling, grocery store - grabbing all some Republicans have also the free food she could in two - all donated by area businesses “This Needle Hunt proved to has installed a new justice on - was more than $600. be so much fun for our members the Kansas Supreme Court who renewed efforts to change how minutes - likely topped that the justices are selected. In memorable moment. The largest of the prizes, the we’re considering doing it again would not have been picked by “Grocery Grab,” was provided next spring or summer,” said anti-abortion activists, it has Kansas, a nominating commis- That’s what she did last week sion provides three names to as winner of the “Netawaka by Cecil K’s Country Market of Scott Steffes, NFFC director. been reported. Holton. “This search was part of our Gov. Kelly’s choice of Ev- the governor, who chooses one. Needle Hunt.” Two minutes Lawmakers don’t play a role in after the “Ready…set…go,” Heideman had two minutes regular effort to add fun to fitness. elyn Wilson, the chief district to grab as many groceries as We try to plan a members-only court judge in Shawnee County, the process. she’d tallied up $354 in free Along with Wilson, the com- groceries, it was reported. she could during a frantic rush event every month, such as shown in photo at right, comes through the store, while limited our recent Christmas Party and after the state Supreme Court mission also sent Gov. Kelly The hunt was launched by the names of Steven Obermeier, the Netawaka Family Fitness to two of each type of item. November’s Bingo and Music issued a landmark decision this Prize donors in addition Night party. We topped 1,000 past spring that could eventually an assistant Kansas solicitor Center as a fun way to kick off general, and Dennis Depew, a its new membership campaign. to Cecil K’s included Lentz members early this year, and limit abortion restrictions in the Express, Boomers’ Steakhouse, it’s things like this that keep us state. deputy Kansas attorney general. A small wooden needle was In total, 19 applicants were in- hidden somewhere in a public Prairie Band One Stop, Wilson growing.” The state’s leading anti-abor- Tire, Whiting Café, Heart to tion group, Kansans for Life, terviewed. park within the 40-mile area called Wilson’s nomination While the interviews were surrounding the center. “purely political’’ and said it public, Republicans attacked the To help the hunters, an added highlighted past contributions place him will play out over the process as convoluted and lack- “clue” was revealed each week. her husband made to politicians next several weeks. ing substance. Senate President And, to reduce the search area, supportive of abortion rights, in- The retirements mean Gov. Susan Wagle, a Wichita Repub- 10 towns were eliminated each cluding Kelly and former Gov. Kelly, who is about to finish her lican, said the commission had week where the needle was not Kathleen Sebelius, the first year in office, will have al- violated the state’s open meet- hidden. “I don’t take into account ready made a greater imprint on ings law, but an investigation by The search went on for more popularity. I really do take into the court than the last two Re- the Sedgwick County District than a month, and it was the account whether they are fit to publican governors, who served Attorney cleared the panel. last of those weekly clues, do the job, and it’s my sense a combined eight years in of- Wagle said Gov. Kelly was “You’re on a Mission!” that that Judge Wilson is more than fice. rewarding Wilson for years of led Heideman to Hickory Point qualified to fill this role,” Gov. The turnover comes at a time political patronage and said the Park in Horton. Kelly said. of heightened conservative an- contributions by her husband “I kept crossing towns off Wilson is replacing Justice ger at the court. GOP frustration “bring into question the inde- my map at home,” Heideman Lee Johnson, who retired in has been driven by decisions pendence of her judicial auton- said. “And when I got that last September after 12 years on the that overturned death sentences omy.” clue, I was convinced it had court. Wilson is the first justice and called out lawmakers for in- Sen. Ty Masterson, an Ando- to be hidden in that park by to join the court since Gov. Sam adequately funding schools. ver Republican, said in October Mission Lake. I kept looking Brownback appointed Caleb But nothing matched the an- that judicial philosophy was Stegall in 2014, his only selec- ger over an April opinion that “rarely discussed” during the tion as governor. the state constitution protects interviews. He has been spear- Asked about her judicial phi- abortion rights – meaning ac- heading a constitutional amend- Barb Heideman of losophy and temperament, Wil- cess to the procedure could con- ment that would move Kansas Netawaka is shown at son said that she has learned to tinue in Kansas if protections at to a system where the governor right with her husband look at each case individually, the federal level are ever elimi- nominates a justice and the Sen- Tom after the “grocery looking at what the law says, nated. Anti-abortion activists ate confirms. The change would grab.’’ Submitted photo what it has been in the past and are pushing for a constitutional effectively give the Republican- what has been decided in the amendment to overturn the de- controlled Senate veto power cision. past. over Gov. Kelly’s nominees. ______“I believe I am a calm person, “This is yet another reason But passing an amendment is and I am thoughtful,” Wilson why we need to amend the Kan- an uphill climb. Amendments said, adding that she can con- sas Constitution and ensure that require two-thirds support in tribute to the court her experi- women and their babies can be both the House and Senate and Holton boys win at Bluejay court, 54-46 protected by reasonable regu- ences more than 19 years as a must be approved by a majority Totals 11-8-8-13-54. Their entire team played disci- lations on the abortion indus- of voters in a statewide elec- The Holton varsity boys won lawyer and 15 years as a judge. at Sabetha Friday night 54-46 Sabetha individual scoring plined, patient and tough.’’ With the addition of Wilson, try,” Kansans for Life lobbyist tion. Jeanne Gawdun said, reacting while the Holton varity girls lost – Frazee 1-0-0-0-2, Argabright Coach Haussler also said he three of the seven justices are The current system, in place 2-2-3-4-13, Grimm 3-0-3-4-9, was proud of the Lady Wild- to Wilson’s selection in a state- for decades, gives voters the op- 52-35. now women. She is one of two “We picked up a Garber 4-2-4-7-18, Schmelze 2- cats. justices Kelly will select in the ment. portunity to remove justices. But Wilson declined to comment great road win in an 0-0-4-4, Evans 0-0-0-1-0. Totals “After having a rough sec- next few months. Chief Justice no justice has ever been thrown 12-4-10-20-46. ond quarter and being down by on whether the Supreme Court out in a statewide vote. awesome environ- Lawton Nuss is retiring this ment,’’ said HHS The Holton boys improved 17 points at halftime, the girls month, and the process to re- had made the right decision in the case. boys coach Connor to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the showed some toughness and re- Bechard afterwards. Big Seven League with the siliency in the second half of the “Sabetha is so well win while Sabetha dropped to game and played Sabetha even Wetmore girls 3-3 overall at Christmas break coached, tough and 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the Big on the scoreboard.’’ disciplined. Our guys carried Seven. “We had stretches in the first The Wetmore girls basketball quarter to bring about the final 2-1, Strathman 1-0-0-0-2, Os- Elsewhere in the Big Seven quarter and parts of the second score. terhaus 5-1-1-2-14, Bloom 0- out the game plan and executed team fell 44-26 against Clifton- everything with toughness. It League boys division at Christ- half where we played good bas- Clyde in a Twin Valley League Clifton-Clyde is undefeated, 1-0-0-3, Claycamp 0-0-0-2-0, mas break, Royal Valley is 4-0 ketball,’’ coach Haussler added. 4-0, in league play and is 6-0 Brown 1-0-2-2-4, Montgomery was a great way to finish the se- game last Friday. mester.’’ overall and in league, Perry- “We need to become a team that After the first quarter, the overall. Going into Christmas 1-0-0-0-2. Totals 8-2-4-8-26. Lecompton is 3-1 in the league plays at that level more consis- break, Wetmore is 1-2 in the Clifton-Clyde: Bowser 6-0-0- Junior Blake Mulroy led the teams were even 9-9, but Clif- Wildcats in scoring with 17 and 3-2 overall, Jeff-West is 2- tently and find ways to stop the ton-Clyde pulled ahead for a 25- league, and 3-3 overall. 0-12, Sikes 1-1-0-0-5, P. Girard 1 in the league and 3-1 overall, bleeding when our opponent is Wetmore: 9-5-6-6 – 26 3-0-0-4-6, A. Girard 3-1-1-3- points. Senior Eli Prine also 14 lead at the half. reached double figures in scor- Nemaha Central is 1-2 in the making a run on us. This game Both teams scored six points Clifton-Clyde: 9-16-6-13 10, Callihan 4-0-3-7-11. Totals league and 3-2 overall and Hi- will help us to learn things about – 44 17-2-4-14-44. ing with 12 and junior Kale Pur- in the third quarter, and then cell had 10. awatha and Riverside are both our team and where we need to the Lady Eagles outscored the Individual statistics 0-3 in the league and 2-3 over- improve when we start practices Wetmore: Shumaker 0-0-1- For Sabetha, Garber led the Lady Cardinals 13-6 in the final way with 18 points and Arga- all. after Christmas.’’ bright had 13. In the varsity girls game, the Holton girls scoring – 7-4-13- “Blake also set the tone early Lady Bluejays jumped out to an 11—35 Christmas with some key defensive plays,’’ early 13-7 lead and never trailed. Sabetha girls scoring - 13-15- coach Bechard said. “I’m ex- The halftime score showed the 12-12—52. upcoming prep SPORTS tremely proud of the way our Lady Bluejays with a 28-11 Holton individual scoring – kids are buying into what we lead. The Lady Wildcats out- Flewelling 1-0-0-0-2, Haussler FRIDAY, JAN. 3: HHS V/JV Wrestling – 5 p.m. @ Gift are trying to do. We have some scored the Lady Panthers 13-12 0-2-3-3-9, Yingst 1-0-0-0-2, important games coming out of in the third quarter and played Hickman 1-0-1-2-3, Rhodd 2- Holton break, so hopefully we can carry them tough in the fourth with 11 0-0-0-4, Tanking 0-4-1-2-13, TUESDAY, JAN. 7: HHS Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Subscriptions! some momentum into this break points to the home team’s 12. Patch 0-0-2-2-2. Totals 5-6-7- and pick up where we left off.’’ The Sabetha girls improved 9—35. Perry-Lecompton – 4:30 p.m. @ Holton; JHHS Boys/Girls The Holton boys led 14-4 af- to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Sabetha individual scoring – Basketball vs. Pleasant Ridge – 5 p.m. @ Jackson ter the first quarter and 25-16 Big Seven League while Holton Hughes 0-1-0-0-3, K. Schuette Heights; RVHS Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Jeff West – 4:30 Call Now To Give at halftime. The Wildcats then moved to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in 0-1-0-0-3, M. Schuette 3-2-2-2- outscored the Bluejays 18-15 in the Big Seven. 14, Schumann 2-2-3-5-13, Re- p.m. @ Jeff West Gift Subscriptions For the third quarter to go up 43-31. Junior Saydee Tanking scored nyer 5-0-3-4-13 and Michael 2- The Bluejays held a 15-11 scor- 13 points to lead the Holton 0-2-2-6. Totals 12-6-10-13-52. Sponsored by Friends And Family! ing edge in the fourth quarter girls in scoring. M. Schuette Elsewhere in the Big Seven but it was not enough. scored 14 points to lead Sabetha League girls division at the The Farmers State Bank On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Wild- while Renyer and Schumann Christmas break, Nemaha Cen- 209 Montana Avenue • Holton, KS 66436 cat boys and girls will both host and scored 13 apiece. tral is 3-0 in the league and 5-0 Phone 785.364.4691 • Fax 785.364.4330 The Holton Perry-Lecompton. “Sabetha is a very good team overall, Perry-Lecompton is 2-2 Hometown Banking with Your Neighbors and Friends Holton scoring – 14-11-18- that played at a high level Fri- in the league and 3-2 overall, Recorder day night,’’ said HHS girls head Royal Valley is 2-2 in the league www.fsbks.bank 11—54 785-364-3141 Sabetha scoring – 4-12-15- coach Kurt Haussler. “Give and overall, Jeff West is 1-2 in 15—46 them credit. They had two play- the league and 1-3 overall, Hi- Holton individual scoring - B. ers off their bench really step up awatha is 0-3 in the league and Mulroy 1-5-0-0-17, Purcell 3-0- and produce for them on offense 2-3 overall and Riverside is 0-3 4-9-10, Lierz 4-0-0-0-8, Prine Friday night (M. Schuette with in the league and 0-5 overall. 2-2-2-2-12, Holaday 1-1-2-2-7. 14 and Renyer with 13) giving

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Public Notice HOLTON RECORDER, MON.-WED., DEC. 23-25, 2019, PAGE 16 Kientz Corner Gas prices up slightly By Beverly Ramey Newell ing hymn was “Joy To The for Christmas travel On Dec. 15, the Pleasant Hill World.” United Methodist Church con- Those assisting with the ser- Kansas gas prices went up 0.4 $2.53 per gallon today. The gregation opened its worship vice were Ron Griffiths, litur- cents per gallon in the past week, national average­ is down 5.9 cents averaging­ $2.25 per gallon today, per gallon from a month ago and service by singing “It Came gist; Marty Ransdell, organist; stands 22.1 cents per gallon higher Upon The Midnight Clear.” Matt Mannell, sound system; according­ to fuel price monitoring Web site GasBuddy.com than a year ago. The Advent candles were Deb Mannell, acolyte; Kevin The national fuel price average lighted by Thera and Kason Feleay, Deb Mannell, Kevin GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,329 stations noted that gas prices has seen its seventh weekly Boyles. McDowell and Brian Smith, in Kansas­ were 6.6 cents per gallon decline, providing motorists The praise band and bell usher team; Linda Smith, lower than a month ago and 23.8 preparing to hit the road for choir played “Hope Was Born wrote text; Jenny Christman, cents per gallon higher than a year Christmas with good news at This Night.” Linda Griffiths, Ron Griffiths, ago. Holton’s average fuel price the pumps, according to Patrick The birthdays for Dec. 15 Kay Jones-Ray, David Link, was $2.29 this morning, according DeHaan, head of petroleum through Dec. 21 were Eva Annie McDowell, Christine to local­ observations. analysis for GasBuddy. Noble, Dec. 19, and Jahnnie Saunders, Brian Smith, Bruce According to GasBuddy price “Closing out 2019 will likely Brake, Ray Dupree, Michelle Tomlinson, John Wilson and reports,­ the cheapest station in see some additional downward Gower, Roxann Williams and Billie Winsor, chancel choir; Kansas is priced at $1.96 per gallon momen­tum, but the next million- Chloe Wilson, Dec. 21. Yvonne Etzel, Kevin Feleay, today while the most expensive is dollar question­ motorists are $2.69 per gallon, a difference of 73 beginning to ask: what will the The anniversary for the week Sun Kim, Carrie Law, Alfred new decade bring to the pump? was Wayne and Bonnie De- Mannell, Jimmy Meek, Kelly cents per gallon. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at What’s 2020 going to look like?” Busk, Dec. 20. Neiman and Marc Serrano, DeHaan said. “For now, motorists The children’s story was praise band; and Susan Ar- $1.64 per gallon, while the most expensive is $5.19 per gallon, a need not worry, and (they) should given by Kevin McDowell. He nold, Lauren Feleay, Linda difference of $3.55 per gallon. continue to enjoy affordable asked the children, “How many Griffiths, Kay Jones-Ray, The national average price of gasoline prices in nearly all states days until Christmas?” One Danette Martin, Kelly Nei- gasoline has fallen 2.4 cents per — and that’s a terrific end to 2019 boy said, “10 days until Christ- man, Barbara Slimmer and Val gallon­ in the last week, averaging as well.” mas!” Warkentine, bell choir. Box board (which is thin cardboard used to package Kevin asked, “What is the After the closing prayer, De- beer, soda, cereal, snacks and other pantry items) is not most popular gift?” Several nis and Val Warkentine passed accepted at the Jackson County recycling center. When replied, “my family,” “cook- out Christmas sacks to all the they are dropped off at the center, such as the boxes ies” and “Jesus’ birthday.” Let children. Thank You shown above, they are thrown directly into the trash. us remember that Jesus healed On Dec. 5, Rick and Mary Photo courtesy of Scott Kieffaber the blind man, healed the man Colton, John and Dorothy We would like to say a big thank you to all who was crippled and came to Holt, Larry and Barbara Han- earth to give us eternal life. son, Clifford Hurst, Gladys of our friends, neighbors and family who Some cardboard can’t The concerns were prayers Law, Bill and Shirley Slimmer took the time to send a card or attend for Doris Herrick, who had a and Gary and Barbara Slim- our 60th anniversary party. We enjoyed severe stroke; John and Doro- mer attended the Pleasant Hill be recycled here thy Holt’s granddaughter, who coffee group breakfast at Per- the celebration and feel very fortunate to By Ali Holcomb can’t recycle that.” had surgery on Dec. 18; Joyce kins restaurant in Topeka. have been given these 60 years together. Not all cardboard is created Besides #1 and #2 plastics Mannell, who fell and hurt On Dec. 14, Gladys Law, equal, and many types of and corrugated cardboard, the herself; Lee and Susan Wal- Pete and Dee Deppe, Bill and Wishing you all a happy holiday season! cardboard being dropped off recycling center also recycles lace, who lost their grandson Shirley Slimmer and Gary and at Jackson County’s recycling tin cans, aluminum, newsprint, in a car wreck; and Charles Barbara Slimmer ate supper Roger & Bonnie Coverdale center, such as beer and cereal magazines, glass bottles and jars Hoffmeister, who is in the hos- at Paisano’s restaurant in To- boxes, are being thrown in the and white ledger/office paper. pital with a broken neck. peka. trash because it’s not accepted Kieffaber said that recycling A musical program, “Christ- at the center and is not being in Jackson County is up, and that mas Is Coming,” was given. recycled. his department is working with The director was Marjorie Scott Kieffaber, noxious weed area schools and the Boy Scouts O’Konski. The accompanist and environmental services to promote recycling at schools was Mary Smith. The organist director, said that the recycling and homes. was Marty Ransdell. The nar- center, located east of Holton at “Last year, we had 524 tons rator was Ron Griffiths. 700 E. Fourth St., cannot recycle that we recycled. That equals the The songs that were sung “box board,” which is the thin weight of 42 school buses,” he were “O Come, All Ye Faith- cardboard used to package beer, said. ful” (everyone), “Mary Did soda, cereal, snacks and other There is a trailer located You Know” (chancel choir), pantry items. outside the recycling center for “Angels We Have Heard On “We throw it (box board) in use after hours, it was reported. High” (everyone), “Messiah” the trash when it comes here, It is monitored by security (praise band), “Light Of The and it costs the county money to cameras, Kieffaber said. Stable” (praise band) and get rid of it,” Kieffaber said. “We The center also has new “Christmas Is Coming” (chan- fill up a trailer of all the trash business hours starting Jan. 1. cel choir). brought in about every week to The center’s new hours will The bell choir played “Ding, week and a half.” be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday dong! Merrily On High” and The center only recycles through Friday and 8 a.m. to “Joy To The World.” The corrugated cardboard, which noon on Saturday. chancel choir sang “Infant is stiff, strong cardboard made The business hours for the Holy, Infant Lowly.” up of three layers, such as the Jackson County landfill, located The communion elements delivery boxes Amazon.com at 10778 166th Rd., will remain were served by Pastor Jin, products are shipped in. the same. Those hours are 8 a.m. Danette Martin, Gary and Kieffaber said there’s also to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Barbara Slimmer and Denis some confusion on what types Saturday and Val Warkentine. The clos- of plastics are recyclable. The recycling center only accepts #1 and #2 plastic bottles, jars and containers for recycling, he said. Jackson County Recycling Center Look on the bottom of the product for the recycle symbol. and Noxious Weed Department The center does not recycle items with numbers three through NEW HOURS as of January 2, 2020! seven on them, such as yogurt Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and cottage cheese containers, he said. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon “We just don’t have the space for it,” he said. “We also get The landfill hours will remain the same people’s trash. One time we had (Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) a bag of cat food dropped off. We

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