SALUTE THE HOLTON INSIDE WETMORE, KANSAS Sub-state Hometown of basketball Dave & Elizabeth tourneys Schraer Holton Recorder subscribers under way! for 30 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 153 years See pages 6-7. Volume 153, Issue 18 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, March 4, 2020 16 Pages $1.00 Street brick work to resume in 2020 n 800 block of Iowa to be restored as part of city road maintenance plan

By Brian Sanders concrete parking surfaces, he This summer, young men and added. women from the Holton area Tanking’s presentation also will be hitting the bricks again high­lighted the reason why the — the street bricks, that is. brick pro­gram was put on hold That’s according to Holton last year. Street Superintendent Greg “Our asphalt has taken some Tanking, who presented his pun­ishment from the weather department’s 2020 pro­gram and other issues,” he said, cit- for street maintenance and re­ ing spring storms that left the pair on Monday to the Holton overall condition of the city’s City Commission, which voted 109 sections of asphalt streets unani­mously to approve the an- in poor shape. nual pro­gram. Making matters worse, he Tanking told commissioners said, was the fact that the ma- that after taking off a year in terial used last year to fill -as 2019 from the brick street res- phalt street cracks on Fifth toration program to tackle the Street near Holton Elementary­ declining condition of several School, touted as “the creme asphalt streets in the city, his de la creme” of crack-filling department plans to undertake material by its manufacturer, a brick restoration project in is already “popping out.” Most the 800 block of Iowa Avenue. of that material, however, was The project will complete brick provided to the city to try, he work on Iowa between Fourth added. Street and Holton Middle This year, Tanking’s depart- School, he said. ment plans to perform crack- The 800 block of Iowa, Tank- filling work on a total of 18 ing told commissioners, has a blocks, and as he not­ed, “we’re spot in the middle of the road going to do it old-style” with that is “real spongey and has heated rubber that “is supposed holes,” and resi­dents along that to stick a little better” than the From left to right in the photo above, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, Kansas Rep. Randy Garber, Kansas Sen. section of Iowa “have been ask- other material. Dennis Pyle and Kansas Rep. Francis Awerkamp listened as Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins talked with area ing for that one for a while.” Tanking also proposed residents about current events in the nation’s capital during a Saturday morning event at the Hutchins Building on Weather permitting, concrete chip-and-seal work on 34 city Holton’s Town Square. More than 40 area residents were on hand to meet with area lawmakers, including Holton work on the curbs and brick blocks, with some parking lot resident Rex Larrison, shown at right with Rep. Awerkamp in the photo below. Photos by David Powls base is expected to begin “the work planned at the parking lots Monday after Easter,” Tanking at the city’s parks. In the lat- said, so that young people in the ter case, if there is not enough brick program can begin­ lay- room in the budget to cover all Lawmakers report on several topics ing bricks right after Memori­al of the parking lots at the parks, Day. The city has a good sup- he said, “we will get the ones By David Powls ply of bricks left over from that need it the worst first and More than 40 people from removing some of the parking pick up the rest next year.” the area gathered at the Hutchins areas around Holton’s Town Building on the west side of the Square and replacing them with Continued to Page 16 Holton Town Square here Sat- urday morning to hear reports from three state lawmakers who Spring Break is next week represent the area at the Kansas Legislature. Sen. Dennis Pyle (R-Hia- at Jackson County schools watha), Rep. Francis Awerkamp (R-St. Marys) and Rep. Randy Local school districts and break next week. Garber (R-Sabetha) were all in area colleges and universi- All state universities, as well attendance here Saturday morn- ties are closed for spring break as Washburn University, are also ing as were Congressman Steve next week, Monday, March 9, taking spring break next week. Watkins (R-KS) and Jackson through Friday, March 13, it has Students in all aforemen- County Sheriff Tim Morse. been reported. tioned schools and universities Congressman Watkins, who is All three Jackson County will return to class on Monday, in his first two-year term of rep- school districts – Holton, Jack- March 16. resenting the Second Congres- son Heights and Royal Valley Prairie Hills USD 113, which sional District, talked about the – as well as students who at- includes Wetmore, will be off recent poll that his re-election tend Atchison County Commu- for spring break the following campaign committee paid for, nity Schools USD 377 are all on week, March 16-20. that showed him to be ahead of his competitors by 26 percent. Watkins also talked about his “heartland values” obtained through his family ties to Hol- Topeka author to speak ton and Jackson County. He also spoke about how the at Founders Day event Republican Party is in the mi- nority in Congress currently. Topeka author Nancy “It’s scary to me sometimes Geise will be the featured how much power the majority speaker for the Jackson party has,” he said. County Historical & Ge- He said that 96 percent of the nealogical Society’s annual time he votes with President Founders Day program set Donald Trump. Rep. Garber, who has served talked about his activities on the ers who make their calls to you for Thursday, March 19, it Watkins said he is proud of the 62nd District, which includes energy, utilities and telecommu- look like they are coming from has been announced. the work he has been doing on Nemaha and Brown counties, nications committee. a local number, when in reality The program is based on veterans affairs issues. about one-third of Atchison The State Legislature, he said, they may be calling from India her book “Auschwitz #34207 “Of 150 cases we’ve helped County and two precincts in is waiting to see what the federal or another foreign country. — The Joe Rubinstein Story.” with, more than 70 have been Jackson County in the Netawa- government is going to do about The dinner and program will resolved, so far,” he said. ka and Whiting area, since 2011, “spoofing” - that is, scam call- Continued to Page 16 be held at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1401 W. Fourth St. in Hol- Daylight Saving Time “Blessing box” on its ton. A social will be held at will begin at 2 a.m. on 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and Sunday, March 8. Don’t are available at all area main forget to set your clocks way to Linscott Park banks or by calling Anna forward an hour before Wilhelm at 785-364-4991. The dinner will be served going to bed Saturday By Brian Sanders ple leave donated non-perishable night. by First United Methodist Noting that more than 10 per- food items and other goods for Church members. The menu Daylight Saving Time cent of Jackson County residents those in need to pick up anony- Nancy Geise is observed everywhere in will include garden salad reportedly­ suffer from “food mously — with the concept of with dressing, seasoned pork worse for young Rubinstein the United States except insecurity,” members of a Hol- “take what you need and bring Arizona, Hawaii, Ameri- tenderloin with cherry sauce, — much worse. ton church proposed­ placing a what you can.” cheesy potatoes, green beans Rubinstein arrived at the can Samoa, Guam, Puerto “blessing box” in Linscott Park Nadeau cited a Kansas Health Rico and the Virgin Is- and strawberry cake. Auschwitz concentration so that the hungry have another Matters study that listed Jackson In May of 1945, Joe Ru- camp on April 30, 1942. It lands. option for non-perishable food County’s “food insecurity” rate Fire department person- binstein walked out of a Nazi would be seven decades be- items. at 11.5 percent in 2017 — just concentration camp where fore he revealed how he sur- nel also encourage people During their regular meet- below the state median of 11.7 to install new batteries he had been held prisoner. vived several of the most no- Set your ing on Monday, members of the percent for that year — and not- For more than 70 years, his torious concentration camps. in their smoke detectors Holton City Commission unani- ed that while there are options for when they change their remarkable story was hidden His is an inspiring narrative; mously approved­ the proposal feeding those in need, those op- from the world. a story of reliance, endur- clock ahead clocks for Daylight Sav- from Holton’s First United Meth- tions are limited. ing Time, which will end Shortly before dawn on a ance, courage and faith. odist Church Mission­ Committee “The Jackson County Food frigid morning in Radom, Po- Barefooted when he was at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. to place a “blessing box” in the Pantry is open three hours a on Saturday 1, it was reported. land, German soldiers forced seized by the Nazis, Rubin- park with help from Holton’s week, but people­ can only get 21-year-old Icek “Joe” Ru- stein later became one of parks and recreation department.­ food once a month,” she said. binsztejn, later changed to New York’s leading shoe Soldier resident Ida Nadeau, a “Harvesters also comes once a Rubinstein, onto a crowded, designers — working with member of the church’s mission month.” open-aired truck. The next companies whose shoes were THURSDAY’S FORECAST committee, said that other towns, That’s where the “blessing day, several around him were Sunny/Breezy, High 58 including­ Soldier, have put up box” concept comes in, Nadeau dead. From there, things got Continued to Page 15 Look for the complete forecast on Page 2. “blessing­ boxes” — small, often homemade­ structures where peo- Continued to Page 16

 





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HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 2 Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: COMMUNITY CALENDAR PAY CASH Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Sunday, March 8 Church, 401 Cheyenne Ave., *7:30 a.m. Wetmore Cardinal *No Royal Valley Little Pan- *Attend the church of your Holton. For more information, AND SAVE Kiddos. ther preschool classes. choice. contact Marcia Coufal at (785) *WAC sub-state basketball. *Preschool screening at 851-6023. *10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Berg Re- RVES. Monday, March 9 *7:30 p.m. Whiting City 3¢/GAL pair open house, held at 14200 *RVMS jump day #3. *The Jackson County Com- Council meets at Whiting City GodloveCOMMUNITY Rd., Westmoreland. A *WAC sub-state basketball. mission CALENDAR meets at 9 a.m. each Hall. pancake supper will be served at *5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lenten Monday at the Jackson County 19075 US Hwy. 75, Holton • 785-364-2463 5:30 p.m. For more information, dinner held at St. Dominic’s Courthouse in Holton. All meet- Wednesday, March 11 call (785) 457-3534. Hall in Holton. ings are open to the public. To *The Crisis Pregnancy Center *4 p.m. JHMS Scholars Bowl address the county commission- in Holton is open every Wednes- at McLouth. Saturday, March 7 ers, contact the county clerk’s day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *6:30 p.m. HHS Lift-A- *WAC sub-state basketball. office at 364-2891 to have your *No school for Jackson Thon. *9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gossip name placed on a meeting agen- Heights, Holton and Royal Val- *7 p.m. HMS contest con- fifth anniversary celebration, da. ley students (spring break). cert. held at 118 E. Fifth St., Holton. *No school for Jackson *HHS band trip to San Anto- Heights, Holton and Royal Val- nio, Texas. ley students (spring break). *WAC state basketball. *HHS band trip to San Anto- *12 p.m. Lent Bible study, nio, Texas. held at First Christian Church in Land Transfers *Wetmore KAY recycling Holton. during seminar. *3:30 p.m. Wetmore BLT The following land transfers S8, T5, R15 and the west half of *6 p.m. Prairie Hills USD 113 meeting. have been filed with the Jackson the southeast quarter of S8, T5, Board of Education meeting at *6:30 p.m. Wetmore Site County Register of Deeds Office, R15, all in the 6th P.M. Jackson Sabetha. Council meeting. located on the second floor of the County. *7 p.m. Wetmore play re- *7 p.m. Wetmore Booster Courthouse. *Transfer on death deed - Ruth hearsal. Club meeting. *Quit claim deed - Kevin P. P. Erlenmaier, a single person, to *7 p.m. Denison City Council *7 p.m. Wetmore City Coun- Kennedy, a married person, of Mary Schlittler, the west half of meets at Denison City Hall. cil meets at Wetmore City Hall. North Carolina, to Patricia Ann the southeast quarter of S8, T5, *7 p.m. The Four Seasons Kennedy, a single person, of Vir- R15 of the 6th P.M., Jackson Garden Club meets at a mem- Thursday, March 12 ginia, all his interest as an intes- County. ber’s home the second Monday *The Holton Rotary Club tate heir of Thomas J. Kennedy, *Quit claim deed - Miguel of the month. For more informa- will meet for a noon luncheon Jr., being an undivided 1/6th in- Gonzalez to same and Luz Elena tion, call 785-364-3238. at Trails Café’s “The Station.” terest in and to all of the south Tapia, a tract of land in the north- Those interested in joining the 122 acres of the southeast quarter west quarter of the southeast Tuesday, March 10 club should call David at 364- of S5, T9, R13 of the 6th P.M., quarter of S30, T8S, R16E of the *No school for Jackson 3141 for more information. Jackson County. 6th P.M., Jackson County. Heights, Holton and Royal Val- *No school for Jackson *Quit claim deed - Jennifer *Trustee’s deed - Robert D. ley students (spring break). Heights, Holton and Royal Val- K. Hammond, a single person, Watkins, trustee of the trust in *HHS band trip to San Anto- ley students (spring break). of Georgia, to Patricia Ann Ken- his name, dated July 9, 2013, to nio, Texas. *HHS band trip to San Anto- nedy, a single person, of Virginia, Matthew D. Cyphers and Megan *6:30 p.m. Holton Parks and nio, Texas. all her interest as an intestate heir L. Cyphers, as joint tenants, a Recreation soccer coaches and *WAC state basketball. of Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., being tract of land in the south 50 acres organizational meeting, held at *The Beck Bookman Book an undivided 1/6th interest in and of the southwest quarter of S13, the Holton Parks and Rec build- Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at to all of the south 122 acres of the T8S, R15E of the 6th P.M., Jack- ing. For more information, call the library to discuss “Heart- southeast quarter of S5, T9, R13 son County. 364-9000. land” by Sarah Smarsh. Dis- of the 6th P.M., Jackson County. *Limited warranty deed - *7 p.m. Wetmore play re- cussion leader will be Jolene *Transfer on death deed - Ruth PANCAP, LLC, Seattle, Wash., hearsal. Brauer. Refreshments will be P. Erlenmaier, a single person, to to Tracy Robbins, Circleville, Lot *7 p.m. Soldier City Council provided by Sharon Beaman and Donna Tinklin, the northwest 17, Ohio Avenue, city of Holton, meets at Soldier City Hall. Gail Schmitz. quarter of S8, T5, R15 of the 6th Jackson County. *7 p.m. Cancer Companions *7 p.m. Wetmore play re- P.M., Jackson County. *General warranty deed - Jay- meeting at Trinity Lutheran hearsal. *Transfer on death deed - ro M. Reveles Galarza, a single SHINN APPRAISALS Ruth P. Erlenmaier, single per- person, to Arturo Reveles, Lot Specializing in Agricultural and Commercial Appraisals for son, to Carol Stallings, the east 10, New Jersey Avenue, city of financing, estate planning, purchase or sale of real estate. half of the southwest quarter of Holton, Jackson County. Middle schoolers educated Certified General Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska. on ‘destructive decisions’ Ray J. Shinn Netawaka United Methodist [email protected] By Kenzie Strathman and playing games. 785-294-1514 or 785-336-3325 Storm Hackler High School SADD chap- Web Site: www.shinnappraisals.com By Mary E. Edwards Hymns were “God Is So WHS Correspondents ters taught valuable lessons on It seems March came in like Good,” “Change My Heart, O On Saturday, Feb. 15, Nem- how to stay mentally healthy. a lamb, as March 1 was a nice God,” “Cares Chorus” and “My aha County schools had set up Throughout the stations, Wet- spring-like morning and a pleas- Life Is In You, Lord.” a fun-filled night for middle more discussed mental health, ant drive to Netawaka United Marilyn read the scripture les- school students at the Netawaka Centralia showed the effects Methodist Church. son, Psalm 32. Pastor Young’s Family Fitness Center. of vaping and Nemaha Central The recorded prelude, “I Love sermon was “Finding Happiness Sabetha, Wetmore, Centra- had a fun simulation with beer You, Lord,” played as Mar- In God.” lia, Nemaha Central and SPPS goggles. cia Robertson lighted the altar Happiness has different mean- students were able to have fun Each group of students was candles. Verona Grannell was in ings to different people. A person while going through the lessons able to make a few posters to charge of the recorded music. who is an “emoter” finds happi- provided by area high school put on display in the hallways of Worship leader Marilyn Bana- ness by making peace with oth- SADD (Students Against De- their school, in hopes of inspir- ka gave the welcome and an- ers. A persistent person is happy structive Decisions) chapters, ing others to make smart and nouncements, reminding the con- to accomplish something that eating pizza, swimming and healthy decisions. 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Non-member seniors or non- Monday, March 9: Chicken Friday, March 13: Tuna seniors will be charged a fee alfredo penne, broccoli, garlic salad sandwich, chips, yogurt for meals. bread and fruit. and fruit. Holton Senior Center Menu

Reservations for Jackson calling (785) 364-3571. Wednesday, March 11: Veg- Countians 60 years and older Menus listed for the week of etable beef stew, cottage cheese and their spouses wishing to Monday, March 9 through Fri- with peppers and tomatoes, car- eat lunches under the Title III-C day, March 13 are as follows: rot pineapple salad and crack- Nutrition program may be made Monday, March 9: Berry ers. daily Monday through Friday. good chicken, baked potatoes, Thursday, March 12: Oven Reservations are to be made Malibu vegetables, mandarin fried chicken, mashed potatoes, through the Jackson County oranges, bar cookie and bread green beans, fruit cup and bread Senior Citizens Office on a first and margarine. and margarine. come, first serve basis. Same Tuesday, March 10: Salis- Friday, March 13: Beef en- day reservations will be ac- bury steak, Italian vegetables, chilada, Mexican rice, lettuce cepted from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. fruit crisp and hot roll and mar- salad and strawberries and ba- only if reservations are not filled garine. nanas. the previous day. Cancellations must be made by 9:30 a.m. same day. Reservations and cancella- tions may be made through the Senior Citizens Office or by School Menus NOW OPEN Jackson Heights, Holton and Royal Valley students will not attend classes next week due to spring break. Prairie Hills Monday, March 9: Break- fast – Cereal or cinnamon Denison Quarry pastries; Lunch – Corn dog, baked beans, cinnamon sugar 17902 142nd Rd. • nn fries, sunshine slices, whole- grain chocolate chip cookie and milk. Tuesday, March 10: Break- fast – Biscuits and gravy; 855-310-ROCK (7625) Lunch – Fried chicken drum- Monday-Friday • 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. stick, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, peaches, whole- grain roll and milk. Wednesday, March 11: Breakfast – Syrup Day; Lunch – Cheeseburger on a Multiple Products Available fresh baked whole-grain bun, tater tots, carrot crunchers, sidekick and milk. Thursday, March 12: Breakfast – Sausage or egg Driveway Gravel biscuit sandwich; Lunch – Cowboy cavatini, broccoli with cheese sauce, cucumber slices, banana, whole-grain Open to the Public breadstick and milk. Friday, March 13: Break- fast – Breakfast pizza; Lunch – Cheesy garlic French bread pizza with marinara, sea- soned green beans, carrot crunchers, applesauce and milk. WE DELIVER HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 4 ______Bloomberg would give Trump best run Following last night “Super defended the “stop-and-frisk” Tuesday’’ victories for Demo- OPINION strategy that targeted New cratic presidential candidates York’s minority communities Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, while he was mayor, which and a willingness to donate to Trump would also rail him on. it does not look like candidate candidates in the other parties. Mike Bloomberg is enjoying the Bloomberg reportedly blamed Bloomberg is also treating the 2008 financial crisis on the same political outsider success the Democrats as Trump treated as Donald Trump had in 2016. end of “redlining,” the illegal the Republicans - as a bunch of practice of denying mortgag- That’s too bad for Democrats dysfunctionals, waiting to be because Bloomberg, if given the es to predominantly minority snapped up and remade by an neighborhoods. chance, probably would have aggressive business strategy. given Trump a better run for his Both Trump and Bloomberg Like Trump, Bloomberg is also have significant histories of money - figuratively and liter- a successful businessman who ally. sexual harassment. Bloomberg’s spends his own money on cam- privately-held financial, soft- Those still not interested in paigning and therefore is be- Vermont Senator Sanders, a ware, data and media company holden to no special interest (Bloomberg, L.P.) has been the self-proclaimed Democratic groups. Some voters like that. Socialist, for president, and for- subject of nearly 40 lawsuits Only Bloomberg reportedly from 64 women alleging harass- mer Vice President Biden, who has been spending more, much is best known for the gaffes he ment and hostile work environ- more than Trump ever has. ments, with the candidate’s own makes on the campaign trail, Trump quickly overcame past have another Democrat to pick conduct frequently drawing hot-potato issues such as donat- criticism. from and he’s more like Presi- ing to Democrats and support- dent Trump than all the rest. Trump showed that the fam- ing legal abortion. Bloomberg, ily-values rhetoric of the GOP Former New York Mayor similarly, has donated heavily to Mike Bloomberg is said to be was flexible enough to embrace Republicans (about $18 million a standard-bearer with an exten- richer than President Trump (net since 2012). worth $55.4 billion) and more sive and documented history of Bloomberg may have a few past bad behavior toward wom- experienced in government than more skeletons in his closet than Trump (Bloomberg was mayor en, Trump, and maybe that’s why Desperate Democrat lead- of New York City from 2002- he is not a teflon candidate. 2013). ers still may be tempted to flee During a time when grass- to Bloomberg even now as an Although Bloomberg is a roots Democrats showed greater little late to the Democrat presi- “electable” opponent for Trump, Plains Folk: Endurance dance craze recalled concern for inequality and labor because they hate Trump so, so dential party train, he has what it rights, Bloomberg amassed a takes to make it to the top rungs much and want to win at any By Jim Hoy Academy Award nominations, tober crash of the stock market long record of opposing labor cost. or some reason or other I’ve and received one Oscar (Gig in 1929. of the political ladder. Maybe it unions and minimum wage in- F will happen, maybe it won’t for None of the presidential hope- been on a kick of watching old Young, as Best Supporting Ac- For one thing, a dance mara- creases, even contracting with a fuls are spring chickens. Bloom- movies lately. tor for his role as the announc- thon gave employment to peo- Bloomberg but this may be his company that used prison labor best opportunity. berg is 78 now while Trump is Films I saw er). ple, offered cash prizes to win- to make phone calls on behalf of 74. Meanwhile, Sanders is 78 in the theater It was directed by Sydney ning couples, and provided food He shares with the president a his presidential campaign. history of flexibility in his party and Biden is 77. With the age half a cen- Pollack, who later won an Oscar and shelter to otherwise broke These are the kinds of things of these candidates, their picks tury ago, I am for “Out of Africa.’’ Other rea- and homeless people. identity - only registering as a that Trump would rail against Democrat in 2018, after moving for vice president running mates now ordering sonably well-known actors in At its peak of popularity in Bloomberg on, if they two ulti- will be scrutinized very closlely. on Netflix the film are Bruce Dern, Susan- the mid-1930s (one historian es- into and out of the Republican mately squared off. Party during his term as mayor - David Powls to watch at nah York, Bonnie Bedelia and timates that every city of 50,000 Bloomberg also consistently home. Red Buttons. or more held one of these events) T h i n g s These marathon dance con- tens of thousands of people were LETTER - Tutelage of J. Richard Lake recalled I thought tests were sometimes called employed as emcees, judges, were pretty walkathons, bunion derbies, nurses, trainers, promoters, and, Dear editor, can College of Trial Lawyers. in front of wonderful judges good back corn carnivals or callous carni- of course, dancers. Back in 1979, I had the privi- This organization has existed such as Dennis Reiling and then (“Easy vals. Unless they were shills, danc- lege of interning under J. Rich- since 1955 and requires careful, Tracy Klinginsmith. We were Rider,’’ for They were part of a fad of ers were not directly paid, but ard Lake in the Jackson County long-term vetting and investiga- tutored by our surrogate mom, instance), I now find just okay, 1920s endurance contests, some dancing couples could make County Attorney’s Office. tion into one’s candidacy before Carol Baum. mediocre, or even downright requiring extended physical some money by enticing some The year before me, Paul being accepted. We were educated in law en- bad (“Bite The Bullet’’ - totally movement and some requiring local business or individual to Morrison filled that role. Every member of the United forcement techniques by the in- unrealistic movie about a long- the ability to remain stationary, sponsor them, in which case The year after me, Tom Erker States Supreme Court is current- comparable Sheriff Don Collins distance horse race). such things as sitting atop flag- they might wear the sponsor’s took my place. ly a member of the American and his trusted assistant, Marvin However, one I found mildly poles for days on end, week-long name on their clothing. The year after that, Frank College of Trial Lawyers. They Starr. entertaining back in 1969, I now bicycle races or cross-country Or if they could, despite ex- Caro took Tom’s place and the are reputed to be comprised of We were broken in like iron find both well-made and fasci- foot races. haustion, sing or do some sort year after that, Tom Warner took the top 1 percent of trial lawyers from a blacksmith by Holton’s nating “They Shoot Horses, Dance marathons had a rather of comic routine while dancing, Frank‘s place. in North America. finest defense lawyer, Marlin Don’t They?’’ innocuous beginning when, in they might inspire a “spray’’ or Each of us had a role in choos- I don’t tell you any of this to White. The plot is about the national 1923, a dance instructor from a “silver shower’’ from the au- ing our successor. Of these five brag, but to draw attention to In the beautiful little Court- craze for endurance dance con- New York named Alma Cum- dience that is, the crowd would interns, all have done pretty well the success of five different in- house in Holton, we learned tests that began in the Roaring mings danced nonstop for 27 throw coins to them. in their careers. dividuals who have found their the old school values of always Twenties and reached its peak hours, wearing out six partners Some also offered auto- Paul became the Attorney way with different firms all over keeping your word, a handshake of popularity during the Great in the process. graphed photos of themselves General of the State of Kansas, the midwest. is more binding than the written Depression. In less than a month, her re- for a dime. as well as the elected District The one thing they have in word, be punctual, be respectful The movie stars Jane Fonda, cord had been broken some nine But what about the dancing it- Attorney of Johnson County, common is their first legal job and autograph your work with in a role that first revealed her times in towns from Maryland self? I’ll take a look at that next Kan. was working under J. Richard excellence. abilities as a serious actress, to Texas. time. Tom Erker was a highly suc- Lake in Holton. These, indeed, were magical and Michael Sarrazin as one of The Roaring Twenties also Note: Jim Hoy is a retired cessful private practitioner and I choose to believe that Mr. times for each of us and we all a slew of contestants in a 1932 marked a time in America when professor of history at Emporia was reputed to be the finest DUI Lake’s tutelage of each of us have our own stories about spe- dance marathon being held in dancing in public became so- State University and co-author defense lawyer in the state, as had a great deal to do with the cial time with Dick Lake. an unnamed town near Los An- cially acceptable. of The Plains Folk. well as one of the finest trial at- success of all of us. None of us will ever forget geles. But the real boom in dance torneys in the state. With daily conversations, those special summers in Holton The movie received nine marathons began with the Oc- Frank Caro became a highly luncheons and tutorial sessions, under the tutelage of Holton’s successful partner in the nation- Dick Lake taught us the ground Atticus Finch, J. Richard Lake. al Polsinelli law firm. rules for ethics, integrity, excel- Kevin E. J. Regan Paul, Tom and the under- lence and the nuts and bolts of The Regan Law Firm, LLC signed here were all inducted at trying a case. Kansas City, Mo. different times into the Ameri- We were fortunate to appear LETTER -There is a pandemic of Trump haters Production Is Under Way! Dear editor, less money, money that can dis- on his right ear, is shown run- It hasn’t taken very long for appear on the mood or fear of ning around with a bell, ringing 2020 to get very interesting the public. it and yelling, “It’s a plague! ... for The Holton Recorder’s Annual and very chippy. The lid on the Money shouldn’t vanish Repent! Repent!” Pandorian box of globalism is because of multiple sneezes. He’s making fun of a very ca- wide open, and now, easy and Just because President Donald pable and Christian vice presi- Everything constant travel to all parts of the Trump shut down people com- dent, Mike Pence, tapped by world must be re-evaluated. ing in from China doesn’t mean Trump to lead the team fighting Spring Travel is only one aspect of a he’s xenophobic. coronavirus. Also, was that a high-tech, high-speed, high rate The Chinese are not to be white mop on the top of Whoo- Section of evil world to be wary of. Do trusted because they are com- pi Goldberg’s head, as she and people realize that 50 percent munists with a bad record, not Joy Behar made fun of Pence on • Home Improvements • Farm Updates • because they are Chinese. Stop “The View?” of America’s population lives • Landscape Changes • Driveway Gravel • within 50 miles of a coast? This identity politics! There certainly is a pandemic could very well be problemati- I’m concerned about our of hatred in this country. It is ha- • Roofing Shingles • Tools • Shop or Farm Machinery • cal in a natural disaster or en- military people in South Korea tred of Trump and evangelicals! • Furniture • Paint • Garden Plants • Appliances • emy attack. and near Japan. I’ve heard of Don’t let the scoffers stop you • Everything Retail • Here are some things already one person with coronavirus in from praying for America. decided by experts. Coronavi- North Korea. He was execut- Pray also for the scoffers that rus has a low death rate. People ed. The news media is just too they will change their ways (re- * To be published in March! who are in danger the most are light-hearted, even giddy, about pent). older folks who are already in the effects of coronavirus. They Make sure you have several poor health. see an opportunity to take out days of food and water in re- You don’t have to be very sick Trump. The New York Times: serve. There are boil-your-wa- * Participating advertisers are allowed to have it. Simple, old-fashioned “Coronavirus should be called ter situations all the time. With to submit short write-ups hygiene, like hand washing, can Trumpvirus.” good and evil at logger-heads about their businesses do much to contain this virus. CBS morning anchor team, like never before, we must be Here are some personal ob- smiling as they report and jovial vigilant. Don’t be scared – be to be included in the servations. So far, the stock after playing a clip of Stephen prepared. And be of good cheer, special section as a market is the sickest thing in Colbert, who comes on after because Jesus said, “I have value-added bonus! this country, but money is not as 10:30 p.m. news. Colbert, who overcome the world.” important as people’s lives. I’ve looks like he suffers from too Steve Cappleman always been skeptical of sweat- many headlocks with pressure Holton

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The following calls have been handled in recent days by the Holton Police Department. Handled calls in­ cluded five area checks at the Holton Industrial Park. n 6:55 a.m. Feb. 13, Fifth Street at Arizona Avenue, motorist assist. n 9:53 a.m. Feb. 13, Sixth Street at Colorado Avenue, suspicious ac­ tivity. n 10:59 a.m. Feb. 13, funeral es­ cort. n 1:38 p.m. Feb. 13, 1000 block of New Jersey Avenue, suspicious activity. n 8:14 p.m. Feb. 13, 400 block of Wyoming Avenue, EMS assist. n 10:15 p.m. Feb. 14, 100 block of Wisconsin Avenue, suspicious ac­ tivity. n 1:05 a.m. Feb. 15, 100 block of Meier South Pennsylvania Avenue, suspi­ Charles W. Meier, 83, cious activity. passed away Sunday, March n 3:34 a.m. Feb. 15, 500 block of Illinois Avenue, citizen assist. 1, 2020, in Leawood with n loved ones by his side. 7:33 a.m. Feb. 15, 600 block of Ohio Avenue, EMS assist. Born May 18, 1936, to n 10:41 a.m. Feb. 15, funeral es­ Henry and Augusta (Kon- cort. rade) Meier in Holton, he n 4:06 p.m. Feb. 15, Fifth Street was the youngest of eight at New Jersey Avenue, non-injury chil­dren. He graduated in accident.­ 1954 from Holton High n 5:09 p.m. Feb. 15, 400 block of School, where he loved bas- Arizona Avenue, animal control. ketball, football and track. n 7:37 p.m. Feb. 15, 200 block of Char­lie later attended college Arizona Avenue, suspicious activity. at Ottawa University, where n 7:46 p.m. Feb. 15, Fourth Street he also competed as a multi- at Vermont Avenue, suspicious ac­ sport athlete. tivity. n 8:01 p.m. Feb. 15, 1000 block Charlie served as an MP of New Jersey Avenue, suspicious in the U.S. Army Reserve. activity. He spent his ca­reer with the n 10:34 p.m. Feb. 15, 400 block Santa Fe Railroad, beginning­ of South Arizona Avenue, suspicious in the Topeka shops as a car­ activity. man’s apprentice, moving n 10:29 a.m. Feb. 16, 300 block to drafting and engineering, of Vermont Avenue, vandalism. and retiring as assistant­ to n 12:06 p.m. Feb. 16, 500 block the General Inspector. Af­ of Vermont Avenue, vandalism. ter his retirement from Santa n 7:27 p.m. Feb. 16, Fourth Street at Navajo Drive, EMS assist. Fe he worked as a consultant n for the Na­tional Railroad of 8:10 p.m. Feb. 16, 600 block of Mexico. Iowa Avenue, citizen assist. n 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 200 block of Charlie married Ida Evon Dakota Avenue, citizen assist. Reiman on Sept. 3, 1954. n 1:36 a.m. Feb. 17, 200 block of They were happily married New Jersey Avenue, EMS assist. for 60 years until her passing n 7:51 a.m. Feb. 17, 600 block of in 2014. He is survived by his East Fourth Street, EMS assist. three children, Tammy (Cliff n 8:44 a.m. Feb. 17, 200 block of Johnson), Kirk (Nikki) and New Jersey Avenue, citizen assist. Rodney; six grand­children, n 10:42 a.m. Feb. 17, 900 block of West Fourth Street, staff assist. Ashley, Cole, Dayton, Jake, Four Jackson County art students are being honored Lauren and Brogan; and two n 6:11 p.m. Feb. 17, 600 block of West Third Street, welfare check. this month for the Kansas Art Education Association’s great-grandchildren, Ryker n Youth Art Month, including three Jackson Heights stu- and Kennedy. 6:47 p.m. Feb. 17, Southern Heights, EMS assist. dents — second-grader Weston Schooler (top left photo), Charlie loved the Jayhawks n 2:10 a.m. Feb. 18, 22200 block eighth-grader Kryndon Proffitt (above left) and high school and was a season ticket hold- of U.S. Highway 75, assisted Jackson­ sophomore Shelby Fox (top right) — along with Holton er and member­ of the Topeka County Sheriff’s Office. Middle School eighth-grader Renn Deters, whose work is Jayhawk Club. He served n 9:19 a.m. Feb. 18, 400 block of shown in the photo above at right. Their works of art will on the Topeka Cosmopoli- Arizona Avenue, theft. n be on display at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Li- tan Club, volunteered many 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 200 block brary’s Alice Sabatini Gallery through Sunday, March 22. long hours with the ERC and of Pennsylvania Avenue, criminal Submitted photos loved carpentry, the outdoors damage to property. and travelling. Among his fa- n 2:08 p.m. Feb. 18, 400 block of East Eighth Street, animal control. vorite places was the Lakev- n iew cabin he built. 1:15 a.m. Feb. 20, 400 block of Agribusiness workshop scheduled The family will greet South Arizona Avenue, suspicious activity. friends dur­ing a visitation n The Kansas Department of Ag- is geared toward economic devel- 9:19 a.m. Feb. 21, 300 block of riculture will host an agriculture opers and committee members, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on East 10th Street, non-injury accident. Thursday, March 5 at Pen­ n 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 200 block of business development workshop city and county government offi- well-Gabel Cremations, Fu- Vermont Avenue, forgery. at the Kansas Department of Ag- cials and others interested in eco- nerals and Receptions, 1322 n 1:06 a.m. Feb. 22, 300 block of riculture building, 1320 Research nomic development. S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS Iowa Avenue, suspicious activity. Park Drive in Manhattan, from Registration, times and loca- 66604. Private burial will be n 8:25 a.m. Feb. 22, 100 block of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, tions may be found online at held at a later date. Arizona Avenue, EMS assist. March 25, it was reported. https://agriculture.ks.gov/divi- Memorial contributions n 11:42 a.m. Feb. 22, funeral es­ The focus is on recruiting and sions-programs/agricultural-mar- cort. retaining agriculture businesses keting-advocacy-and-outreach- may be made to the Alzheim- n er’s Associa­tion-Topeka, 10:25 p.m. Feb. 22, 800 block within communities. The program team/business-development 3625 S.W. 29th St., Suite of West Third Street, suspicious ac­ 102, Topeka, KS 66614. To tivity. n 10:54 p.m. Feb. 22, 1100 block leave a message for the fam- of Columbine Drive, assisted Jack­ ily online,­ please visit www. son County Sheriff’s Office with a PenwelGabelTopeka.com­ combative subject. 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______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 6 SPORTS Wednesday JH girls beat Riverside in sub-state opener n Next game Thursday at Horton By Brian Sanders Amaya Marlatt. Jackson Heights High Dohl added four more buckets School’s Lady Cobra varsity and Heights senior Grace Roles basketball team played its final added three in the 19-2 second- home court game of the 2019- quarter run that gave the Lady 20 season Monday night, taking Cobras a 37-9 edge at halftime. down Riverside of Wathena 55- “We did a good job setting 20 to kick off this year’s sub- the tone at the beginning of state tournament. the game,” Shupe said, noting Now, the Lady Cobras are that the Lady Cobras outscored preparing for the semifinal Riverside 18-11 in the second round at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow half to seal the win. (Thursday) in Horton, where Dohl added another 18 points they will take on one of the to her high school basketball toughest teams they’ve played total while Marlatt also scored this season — third-seed in double digits with 16. For Jefferson County North. the Cyclones, junior Jasimon “It’s preparing for one game Murphy led scoring with six at a time and trying to take care points. of business each day,” Lady Shupe also cited the defensive Cobras Head Coach Dan Shupe work of Dohl with 10 assists and said of tomorrow evening’s senior Jodi White with seven match with Northeast Kansas steals during the game. League foe JCN. The Lady Also picking up Monday Chargers sat at the top of the night wins to advance to the NEK league standings for most semifinal round in Horton were of the season until Jackson top seed Valley Heights, who Heights took advantage of a pair all but silenced McLouth in a Holton junior Saydee Tanking, shown above at left at the free throw line earlier this season, made 10 of JCN losses — one of them to 77-10 win, and sub-state host of 12 last night at Clearwater and finished with a team-high 23 points. Tanking also had seven rebounds the Lady Cobras — to end the Horton, defeating Oskaloosa in and three assists in the game. Holton senior Danika Hickman, shown above at right in a game earlier this season at the top of the league a 44-42 squeaker to move ahead. season, scored six points, had five reobunds, two assists and five steals last night. Photos by Michael standings. The Mustangs will take on the The Lady Cobras and the Chargers at 6 p.m. Thursday. Lady Chargers have already Scoring met twice this season, first on Jackson Heights 18-19-9-9 opening night when JCN dealt 55 Wildcats win first sub-state game Jackson Heights a 62-53 loss Riverside 7-2-7-4 20 at Winchester. But the Lady Co­ Jackson Heights: Dohl 8- n Sub-state title game set for Friday at Nickerson bras evened the score on their 0-2-2 18, Marlatt 7-0-2-2 16, own court with a 38-25 win Roles 4-0-0-0 8, Brey 2-0-1-4 5, By David Powls ing to rely heavily on three- HHS head coach Kurt Haussler. the game started to swing in the over JCN on Feb. 4. Hutfles 2-0-0-0 4, Thompson 2- With a big 52-33 Class point shooting and it just wasn’t “They played a mixture of 1- middle of the second quarter On Monday, the Lady 0-0-0 4. Totals 25-0-5-8 55. 4A Sub-State basketball win their night to rain threes. 3-1 full court zone press, 1/2 when we became more aggres- Chargers earned the right to Riverside: Murphy 0-2-0-0 6, at Clearwater last night, the In the third quarter, Clearwa- court 1-3-1 zone trap, and man sive on both ends to attack them advance to Horton with a 43-34 En. Byrd 2-0-1-2 5, Juhl 0-1-1- Holton girls will advance Fri- ter continued to shoot threes at defenses so it was very impor- and make plays. We carried that home court win over sixth-seed 2 4, Jones 0-1-0-0 3, O’Grady day to their sub-state champion- a rapid pace and Holton con- tant for our players to recognize momentum into the third quarter Rossville, earning the right to 1-0-0-0 2, Eu. Byrd 0-0-0-2 0. ship game at Nickerson. Tip-off tinued to grab the defensive re- the defense, communicate with and played our best third quarter play a third game against the Totals 3-4-2-6 20. will be at 6 p.m. The sub-state bounds and limit the Lady Indi- each other and execute the plan of the season (19-4),’’ Haussler Lady Cobras in what Coach Class 2A Horton Sub-State winner will qualify for the state ans to very many second-chance based on what they were seeing said. “We have worked really Shupe said “should be a very Monday’s Scores tournament. shots. like we had practiced leading hard on stop-score-stop series competitive game.” Valley Heights (1) 77, In the other sub-state game Baskets in the third quarter by into the game.’’ and in the third quarter we were The Lady Cobras opened up McLouth (8) 10 last night, Augusta lost to Nick- Tanking and Hickman and two Coach Haussler said the able to extend the lead… We did play against the Cyclones — Jackson Heights (2) 55, erson, 64-12. Nickerson is now more free throws by Tanking Holton girls executed a good a good job of keeping the ball who finished eighth in the Big Riverside (7) 20 19-2. put Holton ahead by 10 - 28-18 game plan against Clearwater. out of the paint and challenging 7 League with a 1-13 league Jefferson Co. North (3) 43, The Holton girls (now 12- midway through the third quar- “I am so happy for our entire things on the perimeter.’’ record — with an 18-7 run in Rossville (6) 34 9) led the Lady Indians 22-18 ter. team for the way they prepared Haussler said Nickerson will the first quarter, punctuated by Horton (4) 44, Oskaloosa (5) at halftime and then outscored Two more baskets by Patch, for this game and were focused be a tough team. three buckets apiece by Heights 42 them 13-4 in the third quarter to a three-pointer by Tanking and and locked in to the plan on both “Nickerson is a great team senior Kylie Dohl and junior blow the game wide open with two free throws by Tanking put ends of the floor and executed with size, length, quickness and 41-22 score. the Lady Wildcats ahead 37-18. beautifully with great ball move- good ball handlers and shooters. The Lady Wildcats made 17 Baskets by Patch and Tank- ment on offense and showed grit They are the No. 1 seeded team of 25 free throws in the contest ing under the basket brought the and toughness to get connected on the western side of the brack- for 68 percent accuracy. Clear- score to 41-22 at the end of the to their three point shooters, et and ranked No. 4 in 4A,’’ Panthers beat Eagles water went to the free throw line third quarter. contest shots and rebound the Haussler said. “Our girls saw just eight times, making five. Fourth quarter points were ball all night on defense. This is many of these same players on The Lady Wildcats trailed scored by Patch (4), Yingst (5) the first substate basketball vic- the volleyball court in Hutchin- in sub-state 1st round early on but took the lead with and Tanking (2). tory for all of these girls in our son at the state volleyball tour- n 2:13 left in the first quarter after Holton had 35 rebounds in program and they earned it,’’ he nament, so they are somewhat Next game Thursday vs. Kaws a three-point basket by senior the game, including 27 on the said. familiar with their girls. ‘’ Saydee Tanking tied the game at defensive end. Haussler said it was a long “I know that our team is look- By Ali Holcomb some open shots, which gave us 7-7 and a steal and layup off the The team also had 11 assists road trip. ing forward to the opportunity The top-seeded Royal Valley a big lead in the first half.” press by senior Danika Hick- and 12 turnovers. “Traveling on the road three- in front of us in representing boys basketball team dominated The Panthers outscored the man, making the score 9-7. Haussler had 8 total rebounds, plus hours to an unfamiliar Holton High School and our the first round of its Class 3A Eagles 17-15 in the third quar- Tanking finished the game Tanking 7, Patch 7 and Hick- school against a quality oppo- community in the 4A sub-state sub-state tournament on Mon- ter, and the Eagles took the with 25 points to lead Holton, man 5. nent takes maturity and lead- championship game Friday day with a 69-41 home-court fourth quarter 8-4 with a run- including three, three-point bas- In assists, Yingst had 4, Tank- ership, which we have grown night,’’ Haussler added. “We win over Silver Lake. ning clock. kets and 10 free throws on 12 ing 3 and Hickman and Haussler throughout the season and have hope to see Wildcat Nation The Panthers will now battle The Panthers, who are now attempts. 2 apiece. shown in a number of games make the trip south and show Perry-Lecompton (fourth seed) 20-1 overall this season, played Clearwater retook the lead Clearwater made just six of since late January,’’ he said. out to help us earn a trip to Sa- at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thurs- Silver Lake last Tuesday to and led at the end of the first 27 three-point shots and were “Some of the keys to our suc- lina.’’ day) in Hoyt. RV has defeated close out the regular season and quarter, 11-9. A couple minutes 24 percent shooting overall cess were overcoming a slow Holton - 9-13-19-11--52. the Kaws twice this season, won 72-40. later, the Lady Indians extended from the field and made 5 of 8 start. Once we settled in, started Clearwater- 11-7-4-11--33. including the season opener in “We got out to a better start their lead to 16-11 on a three- free throws. to really move the ball and get Holton - Haussler 1-0-2-3-4, December, 55-46, and then on compared to last week, and we point basket by Willits. The Lady Indians had 24 to- some turnovers on defense, we Yingst 1-0-4-7-6, Hickman 3- Jan. 14, 53-44. rode that throughout the game,” A basket by senior Faith tal rebounds, 11 assists and 12 came to life and found a rhythm 0-0-0-6, Tanking 3-3-10-12-25, RV started Monday night’s Coach Oliva said. Haussler, a three-point bas- turnovers. on offense.’’ Patch 5-0-0-2-10, Moore 0-0-1- game with a 27-5 first-quarter Wahwassuck led the Pan- ket by Tanking and then two Holton made 16 of 39 field In the second quarter, 2-1. Totals 13-3-17-24-52. lead against the Eagles, which thers with 24 points, including free throws made by Haussler goals and 3 of 8 three pointers Haussler said, the team did a Clearwater - C. Cleary 0-0- stretched to a 48-18 lead at the seven three-pointers, followed brought Holton back to a tie, 18- for 40 percent shooting from good job of attacking their 1-3- 3-4-3, B. Willis 1-2-0-0-8, C. half. by sophomore Brady Klotz who 18 with two minutes to go in the the field overall and 17-25 free 1 and man defenses, drew sev- Carlson 1-0-0-0-2, K. Cleav- “The guys came out focused chipped in 16 points and junior second quarter. throws for 68 percent overall. eral fouls by being aggressive to enger 0-4-2-2-14, P. Stevens and ready to go,” said RV Coach Brevin Canady who had nine Two more free throws by “Clearwater was a good bas- the basket and started to get to 0-0-0-2-0, B. Berlin 3-0-0-0-6. Trent Oliva. “Nahcs (Wahwas- points. Tanking and a basket by Tank- ketball team that looked much the free throw line while creat- Totals 5-6-5-8-33. suck) made a couple of jump The Panthers were 4-7 at the ing put Holton ahead 22-18 at like some of the teams we played ing some foul issues on three of shots in a row that got us going. free throw line and the Eagles halftime and by this time the on our schedule with length their starters. We got some run outs, broke were 8-8. Lady Indians were already start- and three-point shooting,’’ said “I felt like the momentum of down their defense and got Continued to Page 7 Jackson Heights boys fall at Riverside in sub-state By Brian Sanders to the sub-state championship Cyclones scored in double digits Scoring issues kept the game. McLouth beat eighth- on the night — Isaac Webb with Jackson Heights High School seed Oskaloosa 57-12 last night 14, Chalfant with 13 and Bray Cobra boys varsity basketball to advance in the tournament. Davies with 12. team from making an impact in The Cyclones came roaring Coach Brown also cited the the first round of Class 2A sub- out of the gate in the first-round work of senior Drew Holliday, state playoffs, and as a result, game, limiting the Cobras to five who “came off the bench and the team’s 2019-20 season came points in the first quarter while played great defense with us,” to an end last night with a 53-22 Braden Chalfant picked up picking up a pair of steals, loss to Riverside in Wathena. seven of the Cyclones’ 15 first- while Kennedy led the team in “Our biggest issue was our quarter points. The second quar­ rebounds with eight. ability to score,” Cobra Head ter was even bleaker for Jackson The loss marked the end of a Coach Chris Brown said this Heights, who could only post high school basketball career for morning. “We defended well at one point to Riverside’s 12, and four Cobra seniors, including times but didn’t rebound or score the Cyclones had the 27-6 edge Kennedy, Drew Holliday, Cable well enough to give ourselves a at halftime. Wareham and Andrew Wege. chance.” In the third quarter, the Cobras “All four of them had The loss leaves the fifth- showed signs of life with three- important roles for us this year,” seeded Cobras with an overall point buckets from sophomore Brown said. “They will be tough record of 5-16 on the season, Jason Bosley and senior Dylan to replace.” along with a Northeast Kansas Thompson, but the Cyclones However, the team will retain League record of 5-11 and still had a 42-18 lead at the end two of its top scorers in Bosley seventh place. of the frame, and they limited and junior Dylan Thompson For the fourth-seeded the Cobras to three points in the for the 2020-21 season, as Jackson Heights senior Cooper Williams, shown above second from left on front Cyclones, the win enables home stretch. well as sophomore starter Silas row, has signed a letter of intent to play football at Baker University in the fall. Shown them to play against top-seeded For the Cobras, Bosley and Holliday. with him on the front row of the photo are his parents, Kyle and Lori Williams. Cobra McLouth on Friday evening in senior Joel Kennedy led scoring Continued to Page 7 football coaches shown on the back row are, left to right, Tobias Cowdin, Caleb Wick Horton for a chance to advance with eight points each. Three (head coach) and Greg Nilges. Photo courtesy of JHHS ______HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 7 NEK League Basketball Standings n (As of Tuesday, March 3, 2020) Royal Valley boys BOYS Contimued from Page 6 * Rock Creek defeated Santa Team League Overall Thank you for 6 years! Let’s Celebrate! Silver Lake was led by Jarek Fe Trail 69-44. Maur Hill 15-1 17-4 th Clark, who had 17 points, fol- * Perry-Lecompton defeated McLouth 12-4 15-5 lowed by Luke Womack with Jefferson West 56-53. Jeff. Co. North 11-5 15-6 Saturday, March 7 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 14 points. The winner of the Panthers’ RV: 27-21-17-4 – 69 game against Perry-Lecompton Valley Falls 11-5 15-7 Silver Lake: 5-13-15-8 – 41 will compete for the champi- Pleasant Ridge 9-7 11-10 Individual statistics onship title against the winner ACCHS 6-10 7-14 RV: Wahwassuck 1-7-1-2- of the Rock Creek/St. Marys Jackson Heights 5-11 5-15 24, Klotz 8-0-0-0-16, Canady match-up. The championship Horton 2-14 2-17 3-1-0-0-9, Thomas 2-1-0-0-7, game has been set for 7:30 p.m. Oskaloosa 1-15 1-19 Wamego 1-0-3-3-5, Spoonhunt- Saturday at RVHS. The Pan- GIRLS er 2-0-0-0-4, Miller 2-0-0-0-4, thers have not faced Rock Creek Team League Overall Boyden 0-0-0-2-0. Totals 19-9- or St. Marys yet this season. Jackson Heights 15-1 19-2 4-7-69. “At this point in the year, you Jeff. Co. North 14-2 19-2 Silver Lake: Clark 3-3-2-2- can’t afford a bad night. We try Horton 12-4 15-6 17, Womack 0-4-2-2-14, Ky. to enjoy it in the moment, but Kaniper 1-0-2-2-4, Ka. Kaniper at the same time, we know we Oskaloosa 9-7 11-10 1-0-0-0-2, Osterhaus 1-0-0-0-2, have a tough opponent with ACCHS 8-8 10-10 Johnson 0-0-2-2-2. Totals 6-7- Perry coming to town,” Coach Pleasant Ridge 7-9 8-12 8-8-41. Oliva said. “We’re familiar with Maur Hill 5-11 8-12 Other Class 3A sub-state each other, and there isn’t going Valley Falls 1-15 1-20 OFF Any 1 Item! scores from Monday night in- to be a lot of surprises. It’s go- McLouth 1-15 2-19 50% (some exclusions apply) clude: ing to come down to who can * St. Marys defeated Riley follow their game plan as best County 71-57. as possible.” Bring this ad in for an additional 10% OFF Twin Valley League select Spartina purses, jewelry & scarves! n Basketball Standings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (As of Tuesday, March 3, 2020) Jackson Heights boys HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continued from Page 6 Grable 0-1-0-0 3, Byrd 1-0-0-0 BOYS “We’re hoping they’re going 2, Stillman 0-0-2-2 2. Totals 17- Team League Overall South Side of Square • Holton, KS • www.hearttohome.com • 785-362-7111 to make big strides over the 3-10-12 53. Centralia 11-2 14-9 summer,” Brown said. Class 2A Horton Sub-State Washington Co. 11-3 17-5 Scoring Tuesday’s Scores Jackson Heights 5-1-12-4 22 McLouth (1) 57, Oskaloosa Valley Heights 10-2 15-6 Riverside 15-12-15-11 53 (8) 12 Frankfort 10-3 18-6 Jackson Heights: Bosley 0- Valley Heights (2) 81, Horton Clifton-Clyde 9-5 16-8 2-2-3 8, Kennedy 3-0-2-4 8, (7) 28 BV-Randolph 8-4 14-7 Thompson 0-1-1-2 4, Wareham Jefferson Co. North (3) 44, Axtell 8-5 10-12 REWARD 1-0-0-0 2, Wege 0-0-0-2 0. Rossville (6) 39 Hanover 7-8 12-10 Totals 4-3-5-11 22. Riverside (4) 53, Jackson Doniphan West 3-9 5-16 Autos-4-U will pay $75.00 for referring a first-time Riverside: Webb 7-0-0-0 14, Heights (5) 22 Troy 3-9 6-16 customer that purchases an automobile from us! Chalfant 1-2-5-6 13, Davies 6- Wetmore 2-10 6-15 0-0-1 12, Edwards 2-0-3-3 7, Linn 2-11 6-15 So talk to your friends, neighbors, relatives Onaga 0-13 0-21 and send them to Autos-4-U! GIRLS Team League Overall 1426 1st Ave. East in Horton, KS 66439 RV girls fall to Hanover 14-0 20-1 Valley Heights 11-1 19-2 Clifton-Clyde 11-3 18-5 Riley County in Centralia 9-3 16-8 Doniphan West 8-4 14-9 sub-state game Frankfort 7-6 14-9 Washington Co. 6-8 12-11 By Ali Holcomb Emma Poort and Dominique Wetmore 5-7 11-11 he Royal Valley girls bas- Wabaunsee. T BV-Randolph 4-8 9-12 All Regular-Priced ketball team fell to the unde- “Our seniors and our young 40% feated Riley County Falcons players really helped each other Axtell 4-9 6-16 last night in the first round of grow and worked hard together Linn 3-10 7-14 sub-state competition 58-34. in practice to make positive Troy 1-11 3-18 Nike Products OFF! The Lady Panthers end their changes for themselves,” he Onaga 0-13 1-20 season 3-18 overall and 3-11 in said. “It was a great group to the Big Seven League. coach and the seniors will be “We finished our season with greatly missed.” • Softball Cleats • Baseball Cleats a strong showing versus the Individual statistics number two ranked team in the Riley County: Rignell 4-2- Big 7 League • Football Cleats • Track Shoes state. Our athletes played hard 1-1-15, Brummett 5-0-5-7-15, Basketball Standings and with enthusiasm, especially Thomson 1-1-3-4 8, B. McGuire (As of Tuesday, March 3, 2020) • Apparel • Sandals & more! in the second half,” RV coach 1-0-0-0-2, K. McGuire 1-0-2-4- David Boucher. “They showed 4, Kulp 1-0-1-2-3, Burton 4-0- BOYS a lot of grit and fought through 3-4- 11. Totals 17-3-15-22-58. 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Jefferson West 9-5 12-8 By Brian Sanders the second quarter, however, “We showed our youth The stats do not measure how Riley County will play Silver Holton 8-6 11-9 Wetmore’s Cardinal boys outscoring the Cardinals to take throughout the year, but the much more we improved in Lake at RVHS at 6 p.m. on Fri- Perry-Lecompton 6-8 10-10 varsity basketball team saw its a 30-28 halftime lead. good thing is we are young, many different areas like pass- day followed by Jefferson West Hiawatha 4-10 8-12 2019-20 season come to an end In the third quarter, the back- so there’s plenty of room for ing, shooting, individual and against St. Marys at 7:30 p.m. Royal Valley 3-11 3-17 in a Class 1A regional playoff and-forth continued with Henry improvement,” he said. “We team defense.” The girls championship game Riverside 1-13 3-18 game against Twin Valley exploding for 15 points and just need to play a lot of summer The Panthers have four se- has been set for 6 p.m. Saturday League foe Troy on Feb. 25 that leading the Cards back out in games and hit the weight nior leaders on this year’s team, at RVHS. went back and forth for its first front at the end of the frame, room… I think our future could Maddie Saia, Jenna Elmer, three quarters before the Trojans leading 47-46. But in the fourth be very successful if we are charged ahead to win by a score quarter, the Trojan offense and willing to put in the hard work of 66-54. defense combined to add 20 and dedication to achieve our Coach Mark Martin’s team points while holding Wetmore goals for next year.” ACCHS, Wetmore games reported finished with a 2-10 TVL record to seven. Scoring The number 7 seeded 1 0-0 2 and Korbelik 0 0-2 0. The number 4 seeded Wet- and a 6-15 overall record, “It was a very close game Wetmore 14-14-19-7 54 ACCHS Tigers boys basket- Totals 21 (2) 7-13 55. more Cardinal girls basketball but with a lot of young talent throughout the night,” Martin Troy 11-19-16-20 66 ball team traveled to Atchison -- team traveled to Valley Falls remaining on the team, the said. “The difference was that Wetmore: Henry 8-4-2-4 30, to take on the number 2 seeded The number 5 seeded Troy to take on the number 1 seeded coach believes the future looks they made shots in the fourth Hackler 5-0-1-4 11, McQueen Maur Hill Ravens for the first Trojans girls basketball team Burlingame Bearcats for the sec- good for the Cardinals. quarter, and we didn’t.” 2-1-0-0 7, Bloom 3-0-0-0 6. round of sub-state basketball traveled to Wetmore to take on ond round of regional basketball “We lose Kevin Shumaker to For the Cardinals, Braden — Totals 18-5-3-8 54. games on Monday, March 2 at the number 4 seeded Wetmore games on Friday, Feb. 28 at the graduation, but everybody else whose 30-point total included Troy: Norris 11-0-0-2 22, the Hiawatha sub-state site. Lady Cardinals for the first Valley Falls regional site. is sophomores and freshmen,” four treys — was not the only Weber 2-5-1-2 20, Smith 5-0- Maur Hill defeated 7 ACCHS round of regional basketball 4 Wetmore vs. Burlingame at Coach Martin said. “I’m one to score in double digits, as 0-3 10, Anderson 1-2-0-0 8, 55-17. games on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Valley Falls High School expecting big things next years Hackler added 11. Neuman 2-0-0-1 4, Hartman 1- ACCHS: 0-8-9-0 – 17 the Valley Falls regional site. 1 Burlingame defeated 4 Wet- from Braden Henry, along Jerrit Norris racked up 22 0-0-0 2. Totals 22-7-1-8 66. Maur Hill: 17-11-23-4 – 55 5 Troy at 4 Wetmore more 48-34 with Kael McQueen, Kyler points and Griffin Weber added Class 1A Valley Falls ACCHS: Smith 1 (1) 2-2 7, 4 Wetmore defeated 5 Troy Wetmore: 12-8-7-7 – 34 Wommack, Eric Bloom, Storm 20 to lead the Trojans to victory, Regional Courter 2 0-0 4, Hawk 1 0-0 2, 43-27 Burlingame: 14-11-10-13 Hackler, Dierk Hanzlicek and although they would fall to First round: Caudle 1 0-0 2, Hetherington 1 Troy: 7-4-2-14 – 27 – 48 Jacob Carls.” regional tournament host Valley Valley Falls (1), bye 0-0 2 and Mullins 0 0-1 0. Totals Wetmore: 7-16-11-9 – 43 Wetmore: Strathman 5 2-4 12, The first-round regional game Falls in the semifinals. Centralia (2) 85, Onaga (7) 6 (1) 2-5 17. Wetmore: Strathman 2 9-14 Bloom 1 (2) 0-0 8, Osterhaus 3 against Troy saw the Cardinals Martin said the Cardinals’ 23 Maur Hill: D. Caudle 3 (1) 13, Osterhaus 3 6-7 12, Brown 0-0 6, Brown 1 2-3 4, Shumaker jump out to a 14-11 lead in the focus going into the off-season Burlingame (3) 57, Doniphan 4-5 13, Siebenmorgan 5 (1) 0-0 3 2-2 8, Claycamp 2 3-7 7, Shu- 0 (1) 0-0 3 and Mock 0 1-2 1. first quarter, with Henry racking involves developing the team’s West (6) 34 13, J. Caudle 6 0-0 12, Sochse 4 maker 1 0-0 2 and Bloom 0 1-7 Totals 10 (3) 5-9 34. up eight of his 30 total points younger players “so that we can Troy (5) 66, Wetmore (4) 54 0-0 8, Kramer 1 1-2 3, Mispagel 1. Totals 11 21-37 43. Burlingame: Punches 9 3-5 on the night in the frame. The be seven to eight deep” on the Semifinals: 1 0-0 2, Kocour 0 2-4 2, Folsom -- 21, Winters 2 (1) 2-5 9, Grif- Trojans came roaring back in court next year. 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THE HOLTON RECORDER For Monday’s paper, Fridays at Noon. 109 W. 4th St., Holton • 364-3141 For Wednesday’s paper, Tuesdays at Noon. Receive free complimentary advertising design services [email protected] Phone (785) 364-3141 for additional information. and one-on-one design assistance. Call today to schedule your success! Thank You. HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 8 Ag Week Recap Coronavirus’ spread maintains downward pressure on markets By Matt Hines the next line of support down and leads to the selloff. The narrative never changed at $61 and re­sistance up around Monday was a minor rebound last week, the worldwide spread $65, then $68.25, which was the day for most grains with gold of COVID-19 (coronavirus) recent high last month. sharply higher and the U.S. dol- dominated Grains were also under pres- lar sharply lower. Export inspec- Book sale headlines and sure last week, although it could tions for the week ending Feb. pressured all have been worse as soybeans 27 were friendly for corn at 35.3 markets. The climbed back with soybean meal MBU, wheat at 24 MBU and donations Dow was providing the strength as futures grain sorghum at 2.9 MBU. Soy- down more shot nearly $10 higher. Argen- bean shipments are beginning­ to are being than 3,600 tina cut off new exports and is slip at 24.6 MBU with new crop points last planning to raise the export tax soybeans in Brazil available and week to levels on soybeans by 3 percent, which starting to move out. accepted not seen since could lead to additional U.S. May corn went into a new last summer. meal exports. contract low on Friday at $3.65¾ By Amy Austin Cattle fu- Good news also came from the with sup­port next at $3.61¾, then Director tures tried to U.S. dollar backing off 2 percent $3.57, and resistance up around With spring right around the spark a rally almost every day, last week, weekly corn export $3.87. May soybeans went into corner, everyone is looking for- but massive selling pressured sales continuing­ to show strong a new nine-month low last week ward to all things new. Calves prices as well as cash feed­lot demand kicking­ in and a new at $8.78¼ with the contract low are starting to wobble around, trade. Last Tuesday, negotiated marketing year high for weekly down at $8.54 and resistance the grass is getting green and trade developed in Texas and export sales of grain sorghum from $9.08 to $9.10. Beck Bookman Library is in for Kansas at $115 live, which was at 17.5 million bushels (MBU) May Kansas City wheat was some spring cleaning. down $5. A very small amount for unknown destinations and the last to break the long-term Already, some pretty big at $114 was trad­ed in Kansas China. March grain contracts are higher trend with support next changes have taken place. The on Thursday with some trade as now in delivery. around $4.30 and resistance up fiction stacks have been moved low as $113. Nebraska dressed February insurance pric- at $4.81. May Chicago wheat to better utilize the lighting, and trade was $185 to $188 Tuesday ing averages­ are set with corn has been holding a lower trend the staff have gotten a new work and down to $183 by Thursday.­ at $3.88, soy­beans $9.17 and since mid-January with support area to enhance efficiency and Two Jackson Heights students excelled in the Knights February live cattle expired last spring wheat $5.56. We also be- at $5.06 and resistance at $5.55. space. A special “thank you” of Columbus State Free Throw Championship, held this Friday at $112.70. gin this week with Chi­na’s trade May soybean meal is trying to to Rex, Adrian, Tony, Sandee, past Sunday at Sacred Heart Jr.-Sr. High School in Sali- Compared to last week, steers tariff exemptions officially open, break the long-term lower trend Alec, Cael, Hunter, Jake, Tess, na. Chesnea Cochren (left), daughter of Lucas and Gera and heifers sold $4 to $10 lower and the markets will watch to with support at $298 and resis- Kaylin and Savannah for their Cochren of Whiting, won first place in the 11-year-old in the North and South Central see if export activity picks up as tance at $311. time and hard work. girls division by making 21 of 25 free throws, while Alex regions, while the Southeast a re­sult. Note: There is risk of loss in During the next few weeks, Rollins (right), daughter of Jeremy and Susan Rollins of steers and heifers sold $2 to $4 For the week, Friday, Feb. 21 trad­ing commodity futures and we will be preparing for the Holton, finished third in the 14-year-old girls division. lower. The nega­tivity in the mar- through Friday, Feb. 28, March options. Matt Hines is a licensed book sale. We will weed out Submitted photo ketplace erased all of last week’s corn was down $.10½, May was commodity broker for Loewen non-fiction first, and then go gains in feeder cattle­ circles. down $.08¼, March soybeans and Associates, Inc. of Manhat- from there. Donations are cur- Feeder cattle nationwide still were down $.07, May was down tan, specializing in grain and rently being accepted but please were reported to have moderate $.06¼, March Kansas City wheat livestock operations as well as follow the guidelines: No dic- Mayetta Christian Church to good demand; it’s just that the was down $.23, July was down commercial consulting clients tionaries, textbooks, encyclo- de­mand was at lower levels. $.22, March Chicago wheat since 2004. He can be reached pedias, VHS tapes or “Reader’s Auction receipts were cur- was down $.22, July was down at (785) 289-0036. Digest.” By Joyce Cochren of the Lord, meditate on it and tailed somewhat this week as $.25¾, March soybean meal was Nothing that has been kept John 3:16 was the congre- find the light of God as a guide anecdotes of cattle producers up $9.40 per ton and May was up outside or in any damp area will gational reading as worship for our lives, our destiny is to pulling their consignments­ from $10.80 per ton. be accepted. Nothing that has to services at Mayetta Christian become like a healthy tree. Just local auction barns this week Have the markets collapsed be cleaned before pricing will Church opened on March 1. as a tree planted by waters pro- was not uncommon. Pro­ducers for a good reason? Commodity be considered. No books over “Oh How I Love Jesus” was the duces fruit, our lives will pro- are not wanting to get caught in markets could be defined as the five years old, unless they are in opening hymn. Ginny Woods, duce the fruit of the spirit as the aftermath of this week’s mar­ place to trade human emotion, prime condition, and we reserve Lauri Harris and Bob and Alma love, joy, peace, patience, kind- ket drop. There are willing sell- reaction and overreaction.­ The the right to refuse other items as Morse led singing. ness, goodness, faithfulness, ers, but there are always some spread of COVID-19 is very se- well, at our discretion. The children’s story helped gentleness and self control. that have enough winter forage rious and near pandemic levels.­ The reason for these guide- the kids understand that just as As those belonging to God, left over to feed the cattle until It could very well lead to a con­ lines is that the mentioned salt and pepper are most times we have the promise of bless- better times develop­ in the mar- siderable drop in consumption items are always what we have found together, they are very ings now and a place in heaven. ketplace. specifically in southeast Asia, a left over. The book sale is will different. When they are used The wicked will not have an For the week, Friday, Feb. 21 slowdown in economic growth be held from April 20-25 and in tandem to season our food, excuse in the day of judgment through Friday, Feb. 28, Febru- and what some are afraid of, a we are always excited for our we enjoy the wonderful flavors and will not have a place with ary live cattle were down $7.02, recession. daily specials. each one offers. the people of God. April was down $10.67, March Do we lose more people to the Friends of Beck Bookman In the same way, though our After the hymn of commu- feeder cattle­ were down $8.92, seasonal flu everyday here in the Library (FOBBL) has been friends may be different from nion, Felix DelToro gave the April was down $9.40, April U.S.? Yes, we absolutely do. But kind enough to buy new uphol- us, together we can serve God communion meditation. Seth lean hogs were down $4.75 and this new virus strain is more dif- stery for our study chairs. Un- and share the message of salva- and Tom Stiers, Tim Dillner June was down $4.62. Boxed ficult to contain as it can spread fortunately, one was ripped and tion through Jesus. and Hal Cochren passed the Beef, Choice was up $.21 at prior to being­ symptomatic. That had to be taken off the floor. Praises were for sunshine and emblems. The offering was re- $205.30, Select was down $2.79 overall is the concern and the Because we were not able to pleasant temperatures, relief ceived by Bobby and Cooper at $198.91 and Pork Carcass Cut- reason travel is sus­pended and match the fabric, we have de- from pain, the passing of tests, Slocum and Callie Coleman. out was down $.88 at $64.12. consumer spending is curbed, cided on black. As the chairs the blessings of being a part of The hymn of invitation was Cattle futures scored triple- which in turn panics the mar­kets are completed four at a time, our church family and commu- “Grace Wins Every Time.” The digit gains to start this week as the difference is amazing and nity and those who are called to congregation welcomed Cory equities were also higher after we are grateful to FOBBL for give nursing care to those who Jager as she placed her mem- a shacking start Monday. April reside in care homes. bership with the church family. live cattle hit a new contract low YOU NAME IT! their hard work and donation. HANDYMAN • NO JOB TOO SMALL Cecil K’s is once again spon- After the invocation by Pas- After the closing prayer, “The last Friday at $107.47 with sup- tor Coleman, “Be Thou My Vi- Only Name” was the closing port from the con­tinuous weekly HOME REPAIR & BLDG. MAINTENANCE soring a donation tree. The do- BUCKET TRUCK FOR HIRE nation tree will go towards our sion” and “Whom Shall I Fear” song. chart next at $105 and resistance Brats, Books and Bids event that were the hymns of praise and The church’s women’s study up around $114, then $120. Terry Fox • (785) 966-2628 will take place from 11 a.m. to worship. is held at 6:30 p.m. on Mon- March feeders went into a 2 p.m. on May 2. We will have The morning message, days. Adult Bible study and new recent low at $128.72 last a band, face painting, balloon “God’s Blessed Man,” was youth group meetings are held week with the contract low down twisting, a gaga ball pit, a silent based on Psalm 1:1-6. We de- at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. at $126.05 from this past Sep- 2020 PERSONAL auction and lots of brats, all for sire the happiness God gives, On Sundays, waffles are served tember and resistance up near a free-will donation. but we must avoid the dangers at 8:15 a.m., Sunday school is $136. April lean hogs took out We are having another con- to that blessed life that tempt us held at 8:45 a.m. and worship the month long higher trend this PROPERTY FORMS DUE! test! This one will decide on in this world. is held at 10 a.m. past week with the contract low paint color. We plan to paint The advice of the wicked Forms must be filed by the accent wall where our new comes to us through things mural hangs. We were also written, advertisements and Extension sets online event March 16, 2020 to avoid a penalty. able to get glass windows put entertainment. If we listen and in the partition doors and we follow, we may be led into sin K-State Research and Exten- ing on financial responsibilities, Jackson County Appraiser’s Office will be painting those as well. and begin to doubt the impor- sion and the Meadowlark Exten- fund-raising, legalities and ethics. If you have an opinion about tance of God’s word. sion District are hosting their Both sessions will be offered (785) 364-2358 paint color, come and put your When we delight in the law second online board leadership at no cost and live via Zoom money where your mouth is and session mini-series on March Conferencing or conference call vote for the color you want. It 24 and March 31, it has been re- from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each will be interesting to see how ported. day with a recorded link avail- competitive Jackson County is Send us your Designed to provide basic able after the lesson is offered. about wall color. training for members of com- Registration is due by the Beck Bookman has a lot more school news! munity-based boards, the series close of business on March 17. going on, as usual. We have was recently redesigned and will To register online, go to https:// new shirts, in great new colors Scholarships, graduations now be offered in four blocks of tinyurl.com/bdleader2 or con- and styles, still at the same low and awards are news worth related lessons. tact David Key at the Meadow- prices. Check current events at publishing.­ Send The Holton Sessions four and five will be lark Extension District office in beckbookmanlibrary.org or feel Recorder the information about offered on Tuesday evenings, Seneca at (785) 336-2184 or by free to call 364-3532. your student’s achievements. March 24 and March 31, focus- email at [email protected]. Of course, we would rather Bring the news to our office at see you stop by, whether check- 109 W. Fourth St. in Holton; mail ing out one of our new hotspots, to The Holton Recorder, P.O. a book, DVD, magazine or puz- Box 311, Holton, KS 66436; fax zle. Come in to chat and look the news to (785) 364-3422; call around because the library re- (785) 364-3141; or e-mail hol- ally is the place to be! [email protected] Harris Auction Service ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, March 28th • 9 a.m. Holton Livestock Exchange (1/2 mile east of Holton on Highway 75) CONSIGN NOW! Selling Tractors, Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Machinery, Shop Equipment, Livestock Equipment, All Types of Ag-Related Items IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL IN THIS AUCTION, PLEASE CONTACT US 31310 O Road Wetmore, KS 66550 EARLY FOR PROPER ADVERTISING. SALE BILL DEADLINE – MARCH 11. (785) 933-3255 (785) 364-7604 Cell Dan Harris, Auctioneer • 785-364-7137 email: [email protected] Cody Askren, Auctioneer • 785-364-7249 John Acheson • 913-370-4601 Sale Barn 785-364-4114 • [email protected] For up-to-date information, visit our website: www.holtonlivestock.com/auctions HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 9 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baby News Auctions By Esther L. Ideker on March 1 with the open- the Lord your God and Him Deacon Gerhardt Auctions advertised in The (Dikeman Simmentals) at (785) Ash Wednesday service was ing hymn, two verses of “A only shall you serve.’” Cole and Elizabeth Gerhardt 770-2977. held at Immanuel Lutheran Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” Baptized, blessed, beloved Holton Recorder qualify to be of Holton are pleased to an- included in this free auction • Saturday, March 14. Start- Church at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Following the invocation, con- children of God, do you see nounce the birth of their son, ing at 1:30 p.m. Edwin and A fellowship meal preceded fession of sins and absolution, what God has done for us here? calendar. Contact Errin at 785- Deacon Gerhardt. 364-3141, email us at holtonre- Goldie Vance real estate auc- the services served by Stacy Psalm 32:1-7 was spoken re- He has subdued the earth and th Deacon was born on Thurs- [email protected] or stop tion, held at 1050 270 Rd., Amon and Heather Amon. sponsively. exercised His dominion over day, Feb. 6, at Stormont-Vail Soldier. For more information, On Ash Wednesday, we Elder Travis Amon read the all things and He now “leads by our office at 109 W. Fourth Regional Medical Center in St. in Holton for details. contact Cline Realty and Auc- come down from the mountain Old Testament lesson from us through the wilderness of Topeka. He weighed eight tion LLC at (785) 889-4775 or with Jesus and set our face to- Genesis 3:1-21 and the Epistle this world to the glory of the • Saturday, March 14. Start- pounds, one ounce and mea- ing at 9:30 a.m. Hoffman Auc- (785) 532-8381. ward His cross and passion in lesson from Romans 5:12-19. world to come.” sured 21 inches long. Siblings • Saturday, March 14. Starting Jerusalem. We make our pil- The Rev. Michael Van Velzer The offering ushers were tion Service spring consignment Eric and Reese welcomed him auction, held at 6587 U.S. High- at 5:30 p.m. May-Way Farms grimage with Him by way of read the holy gospel from Mat- Travis Amon and Topher home. annual production sale, held repentance, and thus we return thew 4:1-11. The congregation Dohl. The offertory was sung way 159, Effingham. For more Maternal grandparents are information, contact Jeff Hoff- online at www.liveauctions.tv. to our dying and rising in Holy professed The Nicene Creed. by the congregation. Richard Kibbe and Jim and For more information, contact Baptism. A verse of “A Mighty For- In the prayers of the church, man at (913) 370-0747. Carolyn Spicka. Paternal • Saturday, March 14. Starting Jason Flory at (785) 979-2183 He summons us to return to tress Is Our God” was sung as petitions were on behalf of grandparents are David and or (785) 594-3125. Him with all our heart because the sermon hymn. The sermon ourselves and all people as at 1 p.m. Premium genetic bull Linda Gerhardt. and female sale, held at Kansas • Saturday, March 28. Harris He is “gracious and merciful, was based on the gospel read- they have need; give to us Auction Service spring consign- slow to anger, and abounding ing of the day from Matthew church workers who will serve Bull Development in Wamego. For more information, contact ment auction, held at Holton in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13). 4, where we learn that Jesus in God’s name according to Livestock Exchange. For more Following the opening ver- was being led into the wil- their gifts and His purpose; Randy Huninghake (Huning- February 2020 hake Angus Ranch) at (785) information, contact Dan Harris sicles and confession, the derness to be tempted. How guide and direct those who at 364-7137. imposition of ashes was con- strange that Jesus Christ needs we have elected to serve us Weather Readings 556-0319 or Michael Dikeman ducted by Pastor Michael Vel- to be led into temptation. Who on all levels of government; Date High Low Rain Snow zer. Psalm 51:l-13 was read is this for whom temptation to bless the emergency personnel responsively led by Elder Tex sin is so foreign and unthink- who come to our aid in times 2/1 56 23 0 0 Manuel II. Verses one and two able that He needs to be led of disaster and need; help us 2/2 66 25 0 0 were sung of “Jesus Sinners into it? remember those who suffer 2/3 35 26 0 0 Doth Receive.” After fasting 40 days and any want or need and help us 2/4 30 21 0 Trace Topeka Pastor Van Velzer read the 40 nights, He was hungry. to aid them with the manifold 2/5 27 10 0 0 Old Testament lesson from Like a hawk that sees a weak- resources God has supplied, 2/6 37 11 0 0 Income Tax Service Micah 7:18-19 and the holy ened and vulnerable prey, the deliver the sick in mind or 2/7 35 13 0 0 gospel from Matthew 11:28- tempter suddenly appears. body from their ills according 2/8 43 14 0 0 213 SW 6th • Topeka, Kansas 66603 30. The responsory was sung And the tempter came and said to God’s mercy; comfort those 2/9 49 18 0 0 by the congregation. to Him, “If you are the Son of who sorrow; and grant to us 785-233-9404 • 785-234-3191 2/10 43 19 0 0 The sermon followed the God, command these stones to all things needful for this body Fax # 233-7126 theme of the Penitential become loaves of bread.” But and life and bring us to ever- 2/11 43 28 0 0 Psalms of David. O f Jesus answered, “It is written. lasting life. The congregation 2/12 33 -1 0 2” Larry Stuewe • Gerald Block the seven penitential Psalms, Man shall not live by bread joined in The Lord’s Prayer. 2/13 12 -3 0 0 Psalm 51 is probably the one alone, but by every word that The Service of the Sacrament 2/14 33 3 0 0 we are most familiar with. The comes out of the mouth of followed with Elders Travis 2/15 49 21 0 0 proper use of this Psalm is, on God.” Amon and Topher Dohl assist- 2/16 52 33 0 0 one hand, “to show us our sin Then the devil took Him to ing Pastor Van Velzer with the 2/17 60 24 0 0 MARCH 15 more deeply and show more the holy city and set Him on distribution. The distribution 2/18 43 16 0 0 clearly the root of wickedness the pinnacle of the temple and hymns were “Your Table I Ap- of sin.” And on the other hand, said to Him, “If you are the proach” and “”Come, Let Us 2/19 41 13 0 0 MEETING that by seeing ourselves before Son of God, throw yourself Eat.” 2/20 30 12 0 0 Almighty God as we truly are, down.” Jesus said, “Again, Following the Nunc Dimit- 2/21 46 17 0 0 “we might understand the na- it is written ‘You shall not tis, thanksgiving, collect and 2/22 57 32 0 0 Jackson County Senior Citizens Center ture of grace” more accurately. put the Lord your God to the benediction, the service closed 2/23 60 32 .55” 0 312 Pennsylvania Ave. - Holton As long as this same nature test.’” with the third and fourth vers- 2/24 46 30 0 0 and essence remains with us, Again, the devil took Him es of “A Mighty Fortress Is 2/25 44 25 0 0 4PM - Refreshment & Door Prizes we will be sinners and must to a very high mountain and Our God.” 2/26 39 19 0 0 Democratic Presidential Election Information say, “Forgive us our trespasses showed Him all the kingdoms Drake Mellies served as aco- 2/27 47 24 0 0 until the body dies and is de- of the world and their glory... lyte and Joyce Peterson as or- stroyed.” The greatest thing “All these I will give you, if ganist. The midweek Lenten 2/28 55 19 0 0 Guest Speakers: Michelle De La Isla, that we can do for God is to you will fall down and wor- service was set to be held at 7 2/29 65 27 0 0 candidate for U.S. House of Representatives give Him praise and honor and ship me.” Then Jesus said to p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, Total Rain: .55” Usha Reddi, candidate for U.S. Senate every possible good to Him. him, “Be gone, Satan! For it with a fellowship supper pre- Total Snow: 2” In the prayers of the church, is written, ‘You shall worship ceding the service at 6 p.m. Paid for by the Jackson County Democratic Central Committee, Anna Wilhelm, Treasurer petitions were to receive our Weather Provided By PWWD #18 thanks and praise for His one, all-sufficient sacrifice upon the cross and keep us in this faith all the days of our life; AUSCHWITZ #34207 give to God’s church pastors who will serve us faithfully e Joe Rubinstein Story in His name with the means Call The of grace; bestow upon all na- Presented by author Nancy Geise tions of the world the blessing th of peace; and be with the sick ursday, March 19 • 5:30 p.m. and those who suffer trouble, Experts! want, anguish and peril, giv- First United Methodist Church ing them courage under trial, th patience to endure without 1401 W. 4 St. • Holton losing heart and healing ac- Appliances Construction/Excavating cording to God’s will. 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A bird’s eye view of a portion of the east side of Holton’s downtown Square is shown above during a recent Friday morning. In addition to the various businesses on that side of the Square, St. Dominic Catholic Church and the Jack- son Farmers Inc. grain elevator can been seen in the background of the photo. Photo by Ali Holcomb Updates to riparian Circleville News initiative announced through the Riparian and Wet- By Jeannie Arnold to the family of Irene Ernzen. businesses and recently built they all had a great time. The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Con- land Protection Program. Sympathy goes out to Connie Irene died on Feb. 28 at her schools. Several years ago, Bar- Dennis and Barbara Hutchin- Applications are available Richter, Pat Richter and Gena home in Atchison. Irene lived in bara served as elementary prin- son attended the Soldier Senior servation has announced up- dates to the Riparian Quality at Conservation District of- Smith at the death of husband Circleville for many years and cipal of the Hawthorne School. Citizens lunch and program on fices, and interested producers and father, Charlie Richter, who was known in the community. The weather was nice, too, and Monday, March 2, at the Sol- Enhancement Initiative (RQEI) to provide financial assistance should complete the application died Friday, Feb. 28, at the Ona- She was also a member of Cir- that made it more enjoyable. dier Community building. The in consultation with their local ga Hospital. Funeral services cleville Christian Church. Joe and Keri Brucken took program was an interesting talk for the enhancement of riparian areas, the vegetation and habi- Conservation District and the were planned for Wednesday, Dennis and Barbara Hutchin- their daughter, Ashlyn, to Kan- given by Don Johnson. He is a Kansas Forest Service. Applica- March 4, at Mercer Funeral son attended the funeral service sas City for her birthday trip on retired electrician, having done tats along rivers and streams, it has been reported. tions for the RQEI will be due Home. of Steve Smith, who is the Rev. Saturday, Feb. 29. Their family this for more than 30 years. His by April 30 and then they will Charlie graduated from Cir- Jerry Harnden’s son-in-law, at tradition is that the children get daughter, Susan, runs the Din- This initiative is open to all counties located in the Kansas reopen on July 1. cleville High School with the the Ottawa Methodist Church a day away with dad and mom ner Bell Cafe in Wetmore. The For a full list of practices that class of 1958. Charlie and Con- on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Rev on their 10th birthday. They next meeting will be held on Association for Conservation District Areas III, IV and V. can be included in the RQEI nie raised their family here and Paul Babcock, formerly of went to Science City, lunch and April 6. initiative, a map of the targeted were active in the community. Holton, was one of the offici- Oak Park Mall to go check out The Circleville Senior Ex- This initiative will support practices that serve to increase, watersheds, and additional pro- Charlie served on the city coun- ants. the American Girl store. ecutives will meet on Monday, gram guidance, along with a cil for more than 40 years and Dennis and Barbara had lunch On Sunday, March 1, Keri March 16, at the Circleville enhance and protect riparian areas and provide the benefits link to contact information for the family was involved in the with friends Karen and Peggy took Zach, Emma, Ashlyn and Lodge Hall, where a menu of Kansas Conservation Districts, recreation club. Charlie always Crosby at the Smoked Cre- Levi to the circus. Levi had been corned beef and cabbage and of decreased sedimentation, improved water quality and go to www.agriculture.ks.gov/ enjoyed watching his kids and ations BBQ in Ottawa after the there Friday with his school for also an alternate meat dish will Riparian. grand kids play sports. service. They also had a driving “circus school” field trip. It was be served. Everyone is invited quantity and enhanced wildlife habitat. For more information about Sympathy is also extended tour of the town seeing the new a great surprise for the kids and to bring a covered dish to go the RQEI, contact Tim McCoy with the meal. Irish music will Practices will be eligible for 80 percent cost share, up at the KDA Division of Conser- also be enjoyed. Don Johnson vation at 785-564-6624 or Tim. will be the speaker. to an annual landowner limit Circleville United Methodist Church of $10,000. Funding will be [email protected]. By Sue Wichman song leader, using the re- fasted for 40 days and was March 1, the first Sunday of corded accompaniment. The tempted by the devil. Perhaps Lent, was a beautiful spring- hymns were “Jesus Calls Us,” this was the only way that He like day as the congregation “It Is Well With My Soul” and could truly empathize with gathered at Circleville United “Amazing Grace.” us. He had to experience our Holton Elementary Methodist Church. Thersa Wade shared a read- broken humanity and tempta- Following the announce- ing about being thankful for tions if He was to stand with ments, Lay Pastor Charlotte the special. She also read a us, or for us. Milroy led the opening prayer poem titled “I’m Drinking Allen Fernkopf and Verlin Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment and the psalter. Dennis and From My Saucer.” Wichman received the offer- Barbara Hutchinson read Charlotte’s message, ing before the service closed. (for children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020) the scripture lesson, Genesis “Tempted,” was based on the Avis Figgs and Thersa Wade 2:15-17, 3:1-7 and Romans gospel lesson from the book carried out the light of Christ 5:12-19. of Matthew. Jesus was led as the congregation sang Kindergarten Round Up Dawn Duryea served as into the wilderness, where He “Blest Be The Ties That Bind.” Last Names A-K: Mayetta United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 25th • 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. By Shirley Stauffer Howard with the serving of the University cheer team com- Church services on the first Holy Communion. pete in the NAIA Southwest Last Names L-Z: Sunday of Lent, March 1, Pastor Howard’s sermon Qualifiers for a berth in the st at Mayetta United Method- was based on the word of God NAIA National Championship. Wednesday, April 1 • 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ist Church began with Pastor from 1 Corinthians 13 and the They finished fourth out of 10 Howard reading the meaning message was titled “Lent And schools. Karsen is a member of and history of Lent, followed God’s Love.” Services closed the cheer team. They now wait by prayer. with prayer. to hear if they made one of the Copies of your child’s birth certificate, Prayer concerns were ex- The birthday song was sung at large spots. The dance team immunization records and current health pressed for Warren Pugh, Ste- to Mary Harden (her day was finished third out of six teams. assessment can be turned in at any time and are phen Finson, Nick Bowser and Sunday), June Schlodder’s Remember Daylight Saving Dorothy Bell. granddaughter, Mary Ander- Time begins on Sunday, March required to be on file by the first day of school. Cody Smith was the acolyte son’s daughter-in-law and Bud 8. Don’t wait for the perfect and Cory Smith rang the bell. and Shirley Stauffer’s grand- moment; take the moment and We can’t wait to meet you! Please call the The call to worship came from children, Laura Stauffer and make it perfect. school office if you plan to attend so we can get Psalms 91:4-16. Bryce Carpenter. Hymns sung were “Jesus Is Stan and Wanda White’s your name on the list: 785-364-3251. All The World To Me,” “Fill grandson, Tim Shields, signed E STU My Cup Lord” and “Love Di- a letter of intent to attend EE UF R FF vine, All Love Excelling.” Washburn Tech’s advanced F ! Karen Burns read the living medical technology class his The Holton Recorder, as always, word of God from 2 Corin- junior year. offers to publish the following thians 5:17 and ushers taking Lisa and Kevin Smith and write-ups and photos for FREE! up the offering were Jonathan Mary Anderson were in Okla- Call The Wimer and David Oakley. homa City over the weekend Engagement photo Mary Anderson assisted Pastor to watch the Kansas Wesleyan and write-up Wedding photo Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and write-up Experts! General Public Transportation Anniversary photo Monday thru Friday • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and write-up (25, 50+ yrs.) Heating & Cooling Tax & Accounting First Come – First Serve! 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Howell said he believes the The U.S. Supreme Court flatly contrary to standard Kansas Supreme Court’s ma- Kansas has one of the The changes would not af- proposed changes are a step has sided with Kansas and English usage.” jority concluded that federal highest rates of suspended fect drivers whose licenses in the right direction, but he ruled that federal immigra- Schmidt said the decision immigration law preempts drivers in the country, and the were suspended for driving hopes to see the state reduce tion law does not preempt makes clear Kansas may Kansas from enforcing state majority of those more than under the influence. the weeks-long waiting peri- state identity theft prosecu- continue to enforce its iden- criminal law in these cases 215,000 licenses are suspend- Finney introduced a bill od for a restricted license. tions, Attorney General Der- tity theft laws without regard because the false Social Se- ed for unpaid fines or court this session that would have “Shortening the wait period ek Schmidt said. to the offender’s employ- curity numbers and other fees — sometimes unrelated revoked the state’s authority would allow many Kansans to Deciding a case Schmidt ment status or immigration information the defendants to driving. to suspend licenses for unpaid continue to abide by the law argued Oct. 16, the high status. used had also been submitted Both the Kansas House and fines, but it appears to have and do responsible things like court unanimously rejected “Congress never intended on a federal I-9 Form used Senate approved separate failed. Opponents of that bill, earn income and take care of the Kansas Supreme Court’s to block Kansas from pros- for employment verification. bills last month aimed at get- including the League of Kan- their children,” he said. conclusion that federal law ecuting people who falsify All three prosecutions arose ting drivers back on the road. sas Municipalities and law But the changes advancing expressly preempts state tax forms or private legal in Johnson County. While some advocates say the enforcement groups, said li- in Kansas could be detrimen- identity theft prosecutions. documents merely because The ruling settles the state could do more, others cense suspension is important tal to the state court system’s In addition, a majority of the the defendant also falsified federal statutory and con- are concerned any changes to encourage compliance with revenue stream and for staff- Court also rejected an alter- federal employment verifi- stitutional issues that were will lead to hundreds of thou- fines. ers who aren’t judges. native theory of implied pre- cation forms,” Schmidt said. incorrectly decided by the sands less for the court sys- Kansas Appleseed is ad- Under current state law, emption. “This ruling makes clear Kansas Supreme Court. The tem. vocating for changes to the drivers have to pay $100 for “Taken at face value, the that state identity theft laws cases now return to the Kan- Together, the bills would criminal justice system, in- each unpaid citation in or- Kansas Supreme Court’s apply to everybody, includ- sas Supreme Court, which make it cheaper for suspend- cluding this issue. The non- der to get their license back, theory would mean that no ing offenders who are in the will determine whether ad- ed drivers with multiple un- profit’s campaign director, sometimes reaching more information placed on an I-9 country unlawfully and ap- ditional proceedings are paid fines to get back their Mike Fonkert, said suspend- than $1,000. The House bill — including an employee’s ply for a job.” necessary. full license once their suspen- ed licenses don’t actually en- would cap that to a flat $100 name, residence address, In 2017, the Kansas Su- This was the third U.S. Su- sion is up. The changes would courage people to settle their fee per person. date of birth, telephone num- preme Court overturned the preme Court case Schmidt also qualify more suspended fines. Revenue from those rein- ber and e-mail address — convictions of three indi- has personally argued as drivers for a restricted driv- “What it does is create a statement fees help pay em- could ever be used by any viduals for crimes including Kansas attorney general. er’s license, which allows class of 140,000 Kansans that ployees — not judges — in entity or person for any rea- identity theft and making Kansas previously prevailed them to get to work, church are trapped in a debt cycle for the courts system. The Office son,” Justice Samuel Alito false information on state tax in Kansas v. Cheever and and/or school. what amounts to being too of Judicial Administration es- wrote in the majority opin- forms or private legal docu- Kansas v. Carr, both capital Democratic Rep. Gail poor to pay,” he said. timated the changes proposed ion. “This interpretation is ments. In a 5-2 ruling, the murder cases. Finney said current Kansas Financial Impact in the House bill would lead law unfairly affects the work- All but six states suspend li- to about $750,000 in losses ing class and former inmates censes for unpaid fines. Some each fiscal year. trying to re-enter society. elected officials say Kansas’ Shawn Jurgensen, a spokes- About half of the 6,000 in- high rate of suspended licens- man for the state agency, said Holton mates released each year in es leads to higher insurance the judicial branch does not Breakfast Fund-Raiser Kansas either have a sus- rates and limits who’s in the oppose the policy underlying B.O.E. pended driver’s license or no workforce. the House bill, but said Kan- Everyone Welcome! license at all, according to About a quarter of Kan- sas would have to find money holds special th the Kansas Criminal Justice sas’ suspended licenses are to make up for lost revenue. Saturday, March 7 Reform Commission’s 2019 in Sedgwick County, the sec- “If not replaced with a sep- report. ond most populous county in arate, equal amount of fund- meeting 7 a.m.-10 a.m. “Without a driver’s license, the state. Republican County ing, that loss would threaten At a special meeting of the it’s very difficult to look for a Commissioner Jim Howell court operations,” Jurgensen Hoyt United Methodist Church Holton school board here Mon- 405 Highland Ave., Hoyt job. It’s very difficult to look said suspended drivers who said. day evening at the district of- for a home,” Finney said on cannot afford to pay their The House bill does, how- fice, all activities took place in the House floor. “I mean, you fines are likely to be unin- ever, renew a recently ex- executive session. Pancakes • Eggs • Sausage can’t get your children to and sured and continue to drive in pired provision allowing the The two-hour meeting in- Biscuits & Gravy • Coffee & Juice from school. The list goes on “desperation.” Supreme Court to charge $22 cluded a total of four different and on.” “Everybody seems to know each time a suspended driver executive sessions, all called for Currently, people who are somebody who was in a car gets their license reinstated, the purpose of discussing issues caught driving with a sus- accident and they said the which would help cover non- * Free-Will Donation * pertaining to non-elected per- (Proceeds go to support community ministries of HUMC Men’s Group.) pended license face an added other driver didn’t have insur- judicial salaries. sonnel with Superintendent Bob 90-day suspension. The bills ance,” Howell said. “We’re Note: Daniel Caudill is a Davies. shorten that suspension from all paying higher rates of in- statehouse intern for the Kan- The meeting started at 6 p.m. 90 days to 30 and exempt surance because of the higher sas News Service. and a motion was immediately approved to enter into execu- Quality Cars of Topeka tive session for 30 minutes with (785) 272-2300 • 2025 SW Fairlawn Buck’s Grove Church Davies to discussed non-elected www.qualitycarsoftopeka.com personnel. By Betty Bernritter granddaughters, Keely and servant, obeying the will of That executive session was 2009 CHEVY COBALT LT - Auto, FWD, Just 2 Owners, New Tires, 180,109 mi., $2,998 The first Sunday in Lent, Katelynn Kolterman, present God. Then Jesus was led by followed by three others - one 2005 CHEVY MALIBU LT - Auto, FWD, V-6, great school car, clean 102,427 mi., $4,995 March 1, was a beautiful, for the worship service. the Holy Spirit into the desert for 10 minutes and two others 2007 FORD FOCUS ZX 4 SE - Auto, Like-New Tires, Clean CARFAX, 84,683 mi., $4,997 sunny day to worship the Donna led the congregants to be tempted by the devil. for five minutes apiece. 2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN LX - Auto, FWD, LX package, $138,923 miles, $5,943 Lord. in singing hymns “Jesus Calls Why would God the Father No action was taken back in Don Boling rang the bell to Us,” “It Is Well With My inflect such a terrible experi- open session after the executive 2006 HONDA CR-V EX - SUV, Auto, FWD, Keyless, New Tires, 159,266 miles, $5,943 announce the worship service Soul” and “Amazing Grace.” ence on His Son? Perhaps it sessions. 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE - Auto, FWD, Steer Ctrl, Keyless, New Tires, 122,164 mi., $6,997 was about to begin at Buck’s Theresa Rieschick read was the only way that God Several elementary school 2014 KIA FORTE LX - Auto, FWD, Steer Controls, Like-New Tires, 85,650 miles, $6,997 Grove United Methodist scripture from Genesis 2:15- could have His Son stand staff, including Holton Elemen- Church. 17, 3:1-7 and Romans 5:12- with us was to have Him ex- tary School Principal Karen 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - Auto, FWD, Keyless, PW, PL, PM, 112,759 miles, $7,492 Mary Ringel lighted the al- 19. perience our broken human- Williams and Holton Elemen- 2013 DODGE JOURNEY SE - FWD, 3rd Row, Keyless, New Tires, 91,915 mi., $8,777 tar candles as the recorded Betty read “And Then It ity in its fullness. If Christ tary School Assistant Principal 2012 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 - Sport 4x4, 6-Cyl., Auto, 101,173 miles, $9,194 prelude played, which was Was Winter” for a special. was not tempted, He could Chris Kasson, gathered at the provided by Denny and Don- Pastor Charlotte read not stand with us, or stand for district office lobby during the 2013 HYUNDAI TUSON GLS 4x4 - Keyless, CARFAX, 108,047 miles, $10,477 na Ashcraft. scripture from Matthew 4:1- us. meeting. 2007 CHEVY IMPALA LT - Auto, FWD, 4-Door, Keyless, CARFAX, 130,846 miles Pastor Charlotte Milroy 11 and titled her message The offertory prayer was 2007 TOYOTA RAV 4 LTD - Auto, FWD, 2 Owners, PW, PL, PM, CARFAX, 104,151 mi. welcomed everyone and af- “Tempted.” Have you ever recited and Don Boling and ter announcements led those been tempted? Of course, we Wayne Rieschick were the 2008 FORD EDGE LTD 4X4 - Auto, Pwr Heated Lthr Seats, Remote Start, 110,493 mi. present in the call to worship, all have been tempted but we ushers. CHECK OUT TODAY’S 2011 FORD FUSION SE - Auto, FWD, Keyless, Like-New Tires, CARFAX, 108,581 miles opening prayer and Psalter, pray that the power of the Bible study was held im- 2012 FORD EDGE SEL 4X4 - 1 Owner, Auto, Keyless, Rear Camera, 129,591 miles Psalm 32. devil will not master us. mediately after the worship Recorder Classifieds 2014 HONDA CRV LX - Auto, 4x4, 1-Owner, Remote Start, Like-New Tires, 103,660 miles It was a pleasure to have From the very beginning service. We are studying the Jack and Betty Bernritter’s of His ministry, Jesus was a letters written by Paul. Something For Everyone! 2015 FORD FUSION SE - Auto, FWD, SINC, Keyless, CARFAX, 101,702 miles HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 12 Watkins shares legislative report By U.S. Rep. Steve Watkins to ensure that our criminal and Health Assistance Act that 2nd District, R-Kansas immigration laws are upheld. would close the loophole that Recently, I recently cosponsored H.R. allows U.S. taxpayer dollars I met with 1885, No Federal Funding to be used in the global Senator Pat to Benefit Sanctuary Cities abortion industry. By closing Roberts Act, a bill aimed at reducing this loophole, precious lives and Kansas the scope and impact of these will be saved and U.S. global State rogue jurisdictions. health program funding President H.R. 1885 would prohibit would be freed to provide Richard a sanctuary jurisdiction better care for both mother Myers. I am from receiving any federal and child. No U.S. dollar glad that funding assistance. Under no should ever be spent robbing President circumstances should hard- an unborn child of their right Myers and I could discuss working American taxpayer to life, liberty and the pursuit the differences between dollars be used to subsidize of happiness. leadership in the military, jurisdictions who refuse to Cosponsor of H. Res. 832 academics and politics that uphold the rule of law. As This resolution raises the shape our culture and values your representative, I will question of the privileges today. always work to protect our of the House and expresses It was an honor to give communities. disapproval of the behavior President Myers an update on Cosponsor of H.R. 661, of Speaker Pelosi during the the Legislation I am working Protecting Life in Global joint session of Congress on More than 20 people were killed earlier this week in the Nashville area due to a tor- on in the House Committee Health Feb. 4, 2020. nado. Tornadoes, like the one shown above, can strike suddenly, and Gov. Laura Kelly on Education and Labor. Assistance Act I was proud to join my has declared this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas to remind resi- Cosponsored H.R. 1885, No Recently, I became Republican colleagues in dents to be prepared for severe weather. Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service of Topeka Federal Funding to Benefit a cosponsor of H.R. cosponsoring a resolution Sanctuary Cities Act 661, Protecting Life in disapproving Speaker It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week The amount of sanctuary Global Health Assistance Pelosi’s behavior during the jurisdictions continues to Act. Currently, U.S. Non- State of the Union. Speaker increase across America, Governmental Organizations Pelosi decided to dishonor the protecting undocumented (NGOs) are able to participate brave and heroic Americans Tips to stay safe in a tornado immigrants from deportation in abortion-related activities who the president invited to or prosecution, regardless of using U.S. taxpayer dollars. the address by ripping the A tornado is a violent sirens. Others depend on shelter in a low lying area such immigration law. To address this injustice, State of the Union speech. rotating column of air extending media and smart phones to as a ditch or ravine. Congress must take action the Protecting Life in Global Furthermore, these actions from the base of a thunderstorm alert residents of severe storms After a tornado has occurred, disrespected the U.S. Office down to the ground. 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Call The Sara Fox Team of Realtors Tyler Caudle • (785) 380-6551 HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 15 Schmidt: States can regulate drug prices States have authority to regu- law does not prevent states from late and address the rising cost regulat­ing PBMs and that regula- of pre­scription drugs, Kansas tion of the prescription drug mar- Attorney ket, including PBMs, is a critical General Der- tool for states to protect residents ek Schmidt and address the ac­cess and afford- (pictured) ability of prescription drugs. has told the In 2015, Arkansas imple- U.S. Supreme mented a law that regulated the Court. reimbursement rates PBMs pay Schmidt, to pharmacies. Un­der the law, along with PBMs must raise their reim- a bipartisan bursement rate for a drug if that coalition of rate falls below the pharmacy’s attorneys wholesale costs. general from The law was challenged by 44 other states and the District a PBM trade association, argu- of Columbia, on Monday filed a ing that the federal Employment brief in the U.S. Supreme Court Retirement Income Security Act arguing that to protect the well- prevented Ar­kansas from imple- being of con­sumers, states must menting the law. Arkansas has be allowed to regulate pharmacy asked the Supreme Court to re- benefit managers (PBMs). verse a lower court judg­ment that PBMs act as middlemen be- held the state law preempted­ and tween pharmacies, drug manufac- thus invalid. turers, health insurance plans and The attorneys general argued consumers.­ Their position in the that state regulation is critical to marketplace­ gives them power to states’ ability to improve the trans- manipulate­ the market as they de- parency of prescription drug mar- Holton resident Sean Willcott continues to work on getting his microbrewery operation — Willcott Brewing Com- velop and maintain prescription ketplaces and to protect consum- pany, the first business of its kind in Holton — ready to open this spring, working on a bottling machine that he said drug formula­ries, contract with ers’ access to affordable prescrip- will allow him to bottle his brews and put custom labels on the bottles, which will then be sold through distributors pharmacies, negotiate­ discounts tion drugs, especially­ in under- to area liquor stores, restaurants and bars. Willcott has been working for about five years to get the building in the with drug manufactur­ers, and served, rural and isolated­ commu- 200 block of West Fourth Street that houses his microbrewery ready to open, it was reported. Photo by Brian Sanders process and pay prescription drug nities. To date, nearly every state, claims. including Kansas, has enacted “The rising cost of prescription laws that regulate PBMs in some drugs is an issue at the top of mind way, including 44 new or amend- for many Kansans,” Schmidt ed laws in the past five years. said. “As we continue to face un- In addition, the attorneys gen- Supreme Court receives brief on robocalls certainty from a gridlocked Con- eral asserted that the regulation gress in Washington, it is vitally of phar­macy benefit managers The federal law banning un­wanted robocalls is one of gue that the nar­row exemption states, the District of Columbia important that states are not pre- promotes healthcare access and robocalls is a critical tool for the most pressing consumer is invalid and there­fore the en- and three U.S. territories. vented from im­proving access to affordability for residents, while safeguarding consumer privacy protection issues Kansans tire law should be struck down Many of its provisions codify affordable prescription drugs — taking away a state’s ability to that operates within­ the bounds face on a day-to-day basis,” as unconstitutional. in federal law measures previ- particularly in rural communities regulate would cre­ate confusion of the U.S. Constitu­tion’s First Schmidt said. “The Telephone The attorneys general argue ously agreed by major telecom- in states like ours.” and uncertainty in the market and Amendment free speech protec- Con­sumer Protection Act is an even if the Court finds the ex- munications companies and The brief argues that federal harm patients. tions, Kansas Attorney Gener­ important piece of our ‘all-of- emption in­valid, the Fourth several state attor­neys general, al Derek Schmidt has told the the-above’ ap­proach to trying Circuit’s decision to sever the including Schmidt. U.S. Supreme Court. to curb the scourge of unwant- provision from the overall stat- The more than 58.5 billion Schmidt, along with a bipar- ed robocalls, and removing ute was correct and the TCPA robo­calls made in 2019 made n Founders Day... tisan coalition of 32 other state that tool from our enforce- is plainly capable of function- them the number one source attorneys general, on Tuesday ment ef­forts would be a major ing with­out it, as it did for more of consumer complaints to the Continued from Page 1 with universities, museums, filed a brief in the U.S. Su- step in the wrong direction.” than two decades from the time Federal Trade Commission and sought after by First Ladies and veterans groups, civic organi- preme Court arguing that the The case comes before the the original law was enacted the Federal Com­munications movie stars alike. zations, churches, synagogues, ban on robocalls in the federal Supreme Court after a ruling until the exemption was added Commission and result­ed in Rubinstein’s story bears wit- book clubs, and senior commu- Telephone Consumer Protec- by the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2015. hundreds of millions of dollars ness to the ultimate triumph of nities. In May 2016, she gave tion Act (TCPA) and a narrow for the Fourth Circuit striking Schmidt has prioritized pro- in consumer losses. the human spirit. While the Na- the keynote presentation at the exemption within the statute down a narrow TCPA exemp- tecting and strengthening fed- The attorney general’s Con- zis took everything else, they State of Kansas Holocaust Com- constitute a valid, content-neu- tion for calls to collect debt eral laws com­batting illegal sumer Protection Division were unable to take his unas- memoration service. tral regulation of free speech backed by the federal govern­ robocalls. In January, President works to enforce do-not-call sailable joy. In 2018, she was invited to under the First Amendment. ment as an impermissible con­ Donald Trump signed into law laws and protect Kansas con- In 2007, Rubinstein told share Rubinstein’s story with The TCPA, enacted in 1991, tent-based discrimination un- the Telephone Robocall Abuse sumers from being harassed and Geise that he would never pub- the volunteers and guides of the is a critical piece of federal der the First Amendment, while Criminal Enforcement and scammed by robocalls. Kansans licly share his experiences at Auschwitz/Birkenau Museum consumer protection legislation leaving in place the remainder Deter­rence (TRACED) Act, who may have been scammed Auschwitz and several other of and Memorial in Poland as part allowing states to sue illegal of the law. legislation to curb illegal robo- by a robo­call may contact the the most notorious Nazi concen- of their yearly training. robocallers on their resi­dents’ The respondents in the case, calls and caller-ID spoofing Consumer Pro­tection Division tration camps. Five years later, Although Rubinstein has behalf. the American Association of endorsed by Schmidt and attor- at (800) 432-2310 or at www. he changed his mind. never returned to his hometown “The exploding problem of Political Consultants Inc., ar- neys general from all 49 other InYourCornerKansas.org When she began writing Ru- of Radom, Poland since being binstein’s story, Geise said she taken in 1942 by the Nazis, in had no idea the impact it would 2017, Geise had the honor of have on her life as she immersed sharing his story at the 75th KDOT awards Transportation Alternatives funds herself in Rubinstein’s world Commemoration of the Liquida- The Kansas Department of safety for pedestrians and chil- be released this summer. KDOT evaluated each ap- and his remarkable journey of tion of the Radom Ghettos. She Trans­portation (KDOT) has dren walking to school.” “The high quality of applica- plication and made selections survival and triumph. said she was grateful that she awarded $8.6 million for the 18 KDOT received 32 applica- tions for projects this year made based on criteria developed us- Shortly after its release in was able to be there, to walk the projects selected for inclusion tions from eligible project spon- the process especially competi- ing input from various depart- 2015, “Auschwitz #34207 — streets that he loved so dearly in its Transportation Alterna- sors re­questing more than $22 tive” said Jenny Kramer, KDOT ments and external partners The Joe Rubinstein Story,” and to pay tribute to his beloved tives (TA) program for Fed­eral million in federal funds. A total State Bicycle and Pedestrian Co- such as safety and network became a bestseller, and Geise family, who were senselessly Fiscal Year 2021. of 18 projects were selected to ordinator. “Projects tied to local improve­ments, cost estimates, has been invited to share Ru- murdered in the Holocaust. “Kansans value safety in all receive a total of $8,662,874, it long-term transportation and/ project readi­ness, public sup- binstein’s story around the Geise was raised in Ames, modes of transportation, which was reported. or bicycle and pedestrian mas- port and other fac­tors. world, including at the United Iowa, and is a graduate of Iowa is why it is an important ele- The applications for Federal ter plans were espe­cially strong The total estimated costs States Library of Congress and State University. She and her ment of the new FORWARD Fiscal Year 2021 projects were because they demon­strated a for the 18 selected projects are the U.S. Holocaust Memorial husband have lived in Austin, transportation pro­gram,” said received during an open appli- commitment over time to pro- more than $13 million. Each Museum in Washington, D.C. Texas; Fort Collins, Colo.; and Transportation Secretary Julie cation period from September mote transportation choices and project sponsor must commit to where she was presented with a currently reside in Topeka. Lorenz. “I’m pleased that these through October 2019. The next make their communities bicycle providing at least 20 per­cent of Coin of Excellence Award. She divides her time between projects focus on improving call for projects is ex­pected to and pedestrian friendly.” the cost of the project as a lo­cal Geise has been invited to writing, speaking engagements cash match. speak across the United States and playing pickleball. Area projects that have been selected­ to receive an award in- Tips for boosting your immune system clude: • City of Atchison, Main By Jo Allison a day, although everyone’s re- duce the physiological respons- Street Corridor Shared Use Media Ambassadors quirements are different. es of increased adrenaline and Paths and Trail Connectors, According to Harvard Health • Maintain a healthy diet. cortisol. $500,000. Pub­lishing, “your first line of de- Eat a diet high in fruits, vegeta- • Don’t smoke. Cigarette • City of Topeka, 10th Street fense is to choose a healthy life- bles, healthy oils and fiber. 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It cre- transalt.asp or contact Kramer Every part of your body, in- form of ac­tivity on a regular ba- ates more physiological stress at Jen­[email protected] or cluding your immune system, sis, such as walking, yoga, kick- for the liv­er and kidneys. call (785) 296-5186. functions bet­ter when protected box, lifting weights, biking and from environmen­tal assaults running. and bolstered by healthy-living • Decrease stress. Everyone Holton Senior of the Month strategies. han­dles stress very differently. Here are six ways to boost Learn how to control the way Holton High School’s senior of the month for your immune system: you respond to your stress. March is Keegan Purcell. He is the son of Joe and • Get enough sleep. Most peo- Things like mediation, visual- Jolene Purcell. ple require seven to eight hours ization and yoga can help re­ Keegan participates in football, basketball and baseball. He is also a member of SAFE, STUCO and RESIST. Keegan has future plans to attend Kansas State University to major in mechanical engineering. He was presented with a $25 gift card to Trails CONGRATULATIONS Cafe from the Holton High School staff for his involvement at HHS. to Allen Bowser Sponsored by Gus Suarez, agent 515 Arizona Ave., Holton on your retirement from 785-364-3890 The Holton Recorder! Royal Valley Senior of the Month Congratulations to McKenzie Ogden, Royal Valley High School’s senior of the month for For more than 54 years, March. McKenzie has participated in volleyball, you gave your all to getting softball, track, basketball, Jackson County Youth Coalition, National Honor Society and FFA. the paper out on time. She is also a volleyball state champion and is all-league and all-state in both softball and volleyball. Enjoy your well-deserved After graduation, McKenzie plans to attend retirement – with no more Highland Community College. Sponsored by 418 W. 4th St., Holton deadlines to meet! 785-364-9331 • 1-800-346-9084 www.giantcomm.net HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020, PAGE 16 n Legislators... n ‘Blessing Box’... Continued from Page 1 n Approved a bid of $20,300 Continued from Page 1 the state dance? That has been said. The box will be located in from Heritage Tractor of Topeka HB 2618, Garber said, is the a question at the State Legisla- Linscott Park, where parks and for a “side-by-side” utility vehi- bill working to develop state- ture this year, he said. recreation personnel will build cle for the parks and recreation wide broadband internet. The transportation commit- the structure using materials­ pro- department, with the cost to be Garber said that there were tee, Awerkamp said, is shift- vided by the church’s mission covered by the de­partment’s two bills carried over that deal ing its focus from lots of major committee, which will maintain capital outlay budget. The ve- with children and senior citizen building projects - such as the and stock the box. hicle, a John Deere XUV835M, issues. ones in recent years - to more “There are tons of blueprints also includes a three-year protec- HB 228 would make it illegal maintenance and preservation available on the internet,” she tion plan and a 72-inch winch- to provide child care without a projects. said. “You can make it any size operated blade for clearing snow license, which some say would On the insurance committee, you want. We would like to at off the con­crete walking path in mean grandparents would have Awerkamp said, the high costs least have it big enough that it Countryside Park, Reichle said. a get a license to take care of of pharmaceuticals are at the could hold boxes of cereal.” The city also received two their own grandchildren. forefront. The state, he said, Commissioner Tim Morris bids from KanEquip of Topeka “It’s just a revenue generat- is working with local pharma- noted that having the box in for similar­ Kubota “side-by- ing stream,” Garber said. cists on a bill to expose “verti- Linscott Park, next door to the side” vehicles — $20,600 for a He added that he might sup- cal monopolies” in the hope of Public Safety Build­ing, will also gasoline-powered vehicle and port the measure if there was positively impacting the mar- reduce the possibility of vandal- $21,575 for a diesel-powered an exemption made for family ket by “breaking through some ism. Holton City Manager Ker- vehicle — with similar blades members. doors.” win McKee also recommended and protection plans, as well as Another bill, he said, in- “We are looking to find out putting a plexiglass window on a $15,638.41 bid from White volved public schools and their where price gouging is happen- the box to cut down on property Star Machinery of Topeka for ability to ask students about ing,” he said. damage. a Bobcat vehicle. The latter bid their family and home life. Awerkamp said he voted Parks and Recreation Direc- was rejected because no protec- “The bill makes it so parents against the bill that addressed tor Mike Reichle said that when tion plan or blade was offered, have to opt out if they don’t how often the state should re- Kansas Sen. Dennis Pyle (shown at right in the photo the box is built, it will be stained commissioners noted. want to give the schools per- view KPERS, saying it was not above) chatted with Fairview resident Laura Fortmeyer to match the look of other items n Approved a retail liquor li- mission to ask questions,” Gar- often enough. during the senator’s visit to the Hutchins Building on in the park. cense for 75 Liquor of Holton, ber said. “I favor the option for Regarding sports wagering Saturday morning with fellow legislators. More than 40 In other business on Monday, a new busi­ness to be owned and parents to opt in if they want to - another current issue at the area residents were in attendance to hear legislative up- commissioners: operated by Wendy Ewing at the allow schools to ask students Legislature - Awerkamp said dates from Sen. Pyle, Kansas Reps. Francis Awerkamp n Approved minutes from the site of the former­ Southside Li- questions. I oppose indoctrina- the current bill is “a bad bill.” and Randy Garber, Congressman Steve Watkins and commission’s Feb. 18 meeting quor at 204 Ari­zona Ave. A state tion.” “We have to be careful about Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse. Photo by David Powls and budget appropriations made liquor license for 75 Liquor has Garber said another bill, HB what we approve because once since the meeting. been approved, McKee­ said. 2646, seeks progress on the it’s done, it’s difficult to go we don’t need.” fund has been earmarked for n Approved the city’s street n Adjourned the meeting at reporting of missing Native back and change it,” he said. There is lots of discussion public education the last three pro­gram for 2020 (see related about 7:45 p.m. All five com- American women. Awerkamp said he was also abut hemp at the Legislature, years. In each year, it is at least story). missioners were present. “There are no statistics re- watching with interest how the he said. 50 percent of the SGF, he said. leased on the Native American ideas are developing on how to “Everything from how to de- Audience members asked women that go missing in the best “bring the proper funding stroy it to which molecules in many questions and made many U.S.,” Garber said. “It is be- to KPERS.” it are OK for production and comments during the hour- n Street plan... lieved that about 7,000 have He said there was also a ju- which ones make it marijuana,” long meeting. After the meet- gone missing in the past 10 dicial reform bill in the works he said. “The state will have the ing ended, legislators stayed Continued from Page 1 said. One particular five-block years.” that would help provide more oversight.” for another hour or so meeting The plan didn’t include any section of Fifth Street west of Sheriff Morse, who was overall assistance to inmates Another bill that went for- one-on-one with constituents. work on Ban­ner Road, which U.S. Highway 75, he said, is es- appointed sheriff of Jackson upon their release back into so- ward, he said, lowers the privi- One person suggested an end Commis­sioner Mike Meerpohl pecially in need of work because County in 2011 and was elected ciety. lege tax on ag loans and allows to name-calling in politics. said has gotten­ “pretty bumpy.” it has no curbing and guttering to the position for the first time He added that 39 bills had credit unions to expand their “Let’s stop calling names,” Tanking agreed, noting that the and, like other streets in that in 2012, said he thought the been passed last Tuesday and memberships. one lady said. “I have issues road, which is “al­most 20 years” area, it’s “taking a beating from department had made a lot of Wednesday at “turnaround.” “The retirement age for judg- with people in both parties do- old, is nearing the point where it the trash trucks.” good progress during his time Sen. Pyle reported that the es has been a little controver- ing that.” needs milling and overlay work. There are no hot mix asphalt as sheriff. Legislature got off to a slow sial but I think it’s been worked Another person called on “Banner Road’s kind of projects scheduled this year, “We have a good crew, some start with the Constitutional out,” he said. state lawmakers to support HB its own animal, since the wa- he said, nor are there any con- of the best in the state,” he Amendment and Medicare is- Pyle said the governor’s plan 2437, which would prevent ter table down there is so high crete street construction­ projects said. sues. for reamoritizing the KPERS the manufacturers of non-meat that we’re having some issues planned for this year because He also thanked everyone Pyle, who has served as fund was “a bad plan.” products from labeling their with the street moving,” Tank- “the funds don’t allow.” for their support. the state senator for the First The idea of putting the Con- products as including beef. ing said. “It’s probably going to The street program for 2020, Rep. Awerkamp noted that this District that includes Jackson stitutional Amendment ques- Another person urged law- be expensive to fix, and we’re put together by the city’s street was his fourth year at the State County since 2005, works on tion on a primary election bal- makers to not let Medicare be proba­bly not going to be able to committee­ — Tanking, street Legislature. He spoke about his judiciary, education, financial lot was not a good one either, expanded to able-bodied peo- do any­thing this year.” foreman Brett Summers and work on the elections, insur- institutions/insurance and ag Pyle said. ple who can work. That’s because some streets committee members Lynn Berg- ance, transportation and state- and natural resources issue. “I said all along it should be In response to a question, — mainly on the west side of es, Charles Eisenbarth and Bur- tribal relations committees. “We were locked down at a special election where ev- Pyle said he would support town — need more patching ton Mannell — was approved Kansas has passed 25 bills for awhile and then it finally eryone gets to vote,” he said. term limits “that are equal” to work before chip-and-seal work unanimously on Commissioner to regulate abortions over the opened it,” he said. He also re- The Constitutional Amend- all state lawmkers. Pyle men- can be done on them, Tanking Dan Brenner’s motion. years and the recent Constitu- ported that he had worked a lot ment “battle is still raging,” tioned 12 years as a possible tional Amendment that failed of bills this week. Pyle informed the audience. “It time limit to serve. would have declared that wom- Pyle said he voted against a is all tied to Medicare.” Pyle reminded those present Get the word out about activities! en did not have the right to an bill “verbally” that would have Pyle said he hears a lot of that Kansas state lawmakers are abortion in this state, he said. make it illegal to drink raw complaints from constituents part time “citizen legislators” Let us help you get the word out about club, church and He supported the Constitution- milk in Kansas. about property taxes. He dis- who have the same responsi- family activities –– visit The Recorder office at 109 W. Fourth al Amendment. “I had three Jersey cows rais- tributed a couple of handouts bilities as everyone else - jobs, St. in Holton; mail to The Holton Recorder, P.O. 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