THE SABETHA SINCE 1876 WEEKLY RECIPE GOLF Sour Cream Pumpkin Golf team qualifies WEDNESDAY Coffee Cake for State MAY FUN&GAMES 14B SPORTS&REC 1B 15 2019 SOLDIER CREEK WIND FARM CLASS OF 2019 Moratorium Looking forward resolution is approved to the next chapter HEATHER STEWART There was no action taken following an hour long execu- tive session with Nemaha County’s hired wind farm attorney James Neeld, but after a nearly one-hour public discussion, the commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium for the county. This six-month moratorium states that commissioners will not hear any requests to use county roads, infrastructure and other public areas of the county. In addition to the three commissioners – Gary Scoby, Den- nis Henry and Tim Burdiek – there were nearly 50 people in attendance at the Monday, May 13, meeting, including County Attorney Brad Lippert and County Clerk Mary Kay Schultejans. Those present received a copy of Resolution 2019-4, regard- ing the moratorium, for review and on which to ask questions during the meeting. Resolution 2019-4 will be printed in the Wednesday, May 20, issue of The Sabetha Herald. Below is an overview of what the resolution includes: • The commissioners will not hear any requests to use roads, infrastructure and other public areas of Nemaha County for Classmates Jesse Burger and Logan Burger laugh during one of the speeches during the Sabetha a period of six months. Senior Alyssa Montgomery High School graduation ceremony held Saturday, • The commissioners intend to appoint an advisory commit- gives a hug to an emotional tee to determine the viability of enacting a zoning ordinance, May 11. Krista Wasinger | Herald friend following the Wetmore Skylar McAfee smiles at family and friends as either limited or broad, for Nemaha County. she walks in during the Sabetha High School • The commissioners intend to receive, discuss and debate graduation ceremony on both the conclusions of the advisory committee and overall Saturday, May 11. graduation ceremony held Saturday, May 11. merits of a zoning ordinance. Heather Stewart | Herald Krista Wasinger | Herald • This resolution will not apply to the Soldier Creek Wind Farm Development currently pending before the commis- sioners. • The commissioners, by a majority vote, may consider requests to use the roads, infrastructure and other public areas if necessitated by a natural disaster or other emergency. Scoby said there are still decisions the commissioners need to make regarding the advisory committee. “We’re thinking possibly a five-person advisory committee to determine the viability or not of having a zoning ordinance in Nemaha County,” Scoby said. “We’re not sure what that advisory committee might look like, but we encourage you folks or anyone to consider serving on that, and we will make that decision at a later date. There will possibly be a budget to go with the advisory committee.” Lippert said that the zoning ordinance could be limited or broad and would cover any aspect of zoning, and is not limited to just wind development. “I think the way it is envisioned is that this committee would study and consider all aspects,” Lippert said. “They would then report back to commissioners and as you will note here — it says commissioners intend to receive, discuss and debate both the conclusions of the advisory committee and the overall merits of a zoning ordinance. The decision would ultimately be up to the county commissioners.” Commissioners opened the meeting up for discussion re- Senior Sophia Samano gives counselor Briana garding the resolution. Those present asked questions regard- Evans a hug after the Wetmore graduation Family and friends congratulate the Sabetha High School graduates after the ing the advisory commit- ceremony on Saturday, May 11. graduation ceremony held Saturday, May 11. Pictured are (L-R) Vic Halls, Ashten tee, zoning and the current WINDFARM.8A Heather Stewart | Herald Halls and Connie Halls. Krista Wasinger | Herald SABETHA CITY COMMISSION SABETHA BLOOD DRIVE City discusses future of Midtown building Blood Drive slated HEATHER STEWART for May 28 The Sabetha City Commission met at 6 p.m. Monday, May 13. HERALD REPORT Those present were commission- ers Julie Burenheide, Maridel Community Blood Center will conduct a life-saving blood Wittmer, Norm Schmitt and drive from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Sabetha Nick Aberle, Mayor Doug Clark, City Hall Gym. City Administrator Doug Al- Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary provider of len, Assistant City Administra- blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical tor Bill Shroyer, City Clerk Steve centers in the Kansas City region. CBC serves numerous area Compo, and City Attorney Martin hospitals, including Sabetha Community Hospital, Hiawatha Mishler. Others present were Jay Community Hospital, Holton Community Hospital, Horton Barber, Marty Sykes and Austin Community Hospital, Community Healthcare System in Wasinger. This is a photo of the mural that will be painted on the shelter house at the Sabetha City Lake. Onaga, Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, and Submitted Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. MIDTOWN PLANS In order to maintain a safe blood supply, a seven-day in- The commission discussed the pay per use gym. They just want to for the public to come in, since it numbers put together, including ventory of all blood types must be continually replenished. plans for the Midtown Building, blow off some steam, and we don’t is using tax dollars. the yearly maintenance cost at “When individuals normally think of essential community since the new Sabetha Health have a place in town to do that if “Anytime you have public dol- Midtown for five years and what services, they think about the fire and police departments,” and Wellness Center (SHWC) is we tear Midtown down because lars, you have to give public access will it cost to tear it down. Schmitt said David Graham, executive director with Community set to open in June. It was previ- the city hall gym does not offer at designated periods,” Schmitt asked what the cost of member- Blood Center. “Community Blood Center and its donors are ously discussed to tear down the that anymore.” said. ship will be, if that one [Midtown] very similar to police officers and firefighters. We make up Midtown Building in order not to Aberle said that — with so many “Well let’s not close the gym stays open. a life saving team that is here to meet the needs of local pa- compete with the SHWC. streets that need to be fixed in Sa- until we have another alternative tients. Our volunteer donors roll up their sleeves and do so “I get not competing on exer- betha — he can’t imagine “spend- together, which won’t be until the PONY CREEK LAKE without hesitation.” cise because we are charging for ing $100,000 to tear something end of June in any case,” Clark Jay Barber came before the Making an appointment is recommended, as it will save that, but they are not offering a down” that could wait another said. “When we have all of this board to discuss possible im- donors time upon arrival. To make an appointment online, free gym for kids or people that five years. worked out, then we will close the provements that need to be made visit esavealifenow.org, click the “Schedule and Appointment” want to just go play basketball,” Schmitt suggested having des- gym [Midtown].” icon and enter Sponsor Code sabetha. For additional details, Aberle said. “They are offering a ignated times set aside at SHWC Clark asked Allen to get some CITY.6A contact Lyla Edelman at 785-284-2477. FOLLOW US: WWW.SABETHAHERALD.COM Volume 143 | Issue 20 $ Email [email protected] 2 Sections - 22 Pages 1 2A May 15, 2019 | The Sabetha Herald | sabethaherald.com community record ...inside this edition INSERTS Garrett Country Mart Mary’s Appliance 1876 S online anytime... H SabethaHerald.com Are you and your family fully covered and getting the best rates? Contact SBS Insurance Agency for a review of your coverage and rates. “Your Home Team Risk Partner.” Carrie Strahm deadlines&information The Sabetha Herald is the official Newspaper for the cities of Sabetha, Morrill and Fairview and the Prairie Hills USD No. 113 School District. The Herald is published each Wednesday. Circulation for 2018 averaged 1,800 copies per week. 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